Friday, October 22, 2021

Broken Playboy by Laura Lee {a review}

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. BROKEN PLAYBOY is the fourth book in the Windsor Academy world. While it may be read as a standalone, as it focuses on a new couple, your reading experience may be enhanced if you read the entire series in order. (and trust me, that original trio is amazing!)

The time has come for Bentley's story to be told, and oh what a doozy it is. If you read the original three books in the Windsor Academy series, then you know snippets of what he has gone through with Clarissa, and her death. Broken Playboy tells us everything else we need to know, how her death affected his life, and how he ultimately finds healing. I'm not going to recap the book because I don't think it would be beneficial. I really think that this is a book that you need to go into just based on the teaser, and with having met Bentley in those previous books. I do want to say, you're in for a ride. Bentley and Sydney have a history. Unfortunately it's one that Sydney doesn't know the full scope of.

I adored the original trilogy. I binged the entire story, and I regret nothing. Having read that, I was also beyond ready to dive into Bentley's story. I knew that it would be intense. I knew that it would be emotional. But I guess I wasn't expecting it to be at the level it was. When that big scene happened with Bentley, I legitimately gasped, and my hand flew to my mouth. I could not believe what I was reading. Now of course there were also times that I wanted to smack Bentley on the side of his head. WHAT IS HE THINKING when he says the things he does? But that's the pain talking. It's the fear. It's the depression and anxiety. So I can see why he lashes out the way he does. Then there's his relationship with Sydney. He was determined to hate her from the moment he saw her on campus. He didn't care to hear her side of things, or get to know her. Until the moment he couldn't stop thinking about her. Until the moment he knew the air had to be cleared. And when he realized what had happened to Sydney at that party two years ago? He was shocked. Bentley and Sydney's story grabbed my full attention, and did not let me go until the very last page. THEN Laura Lee had to go and set the stage for Cam's story. Now I wait for that.

If you enjoy young adult borderline new adult romances, that take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride, then you need to go read Broken Playboy. YOU NEED TO! If you're a fan of the Folkestone Sins by Samantha Lovelock, or the Royalty Crew duet by Alley Ciz, then I highly suggest picking up this series as well. Also, I think I need to buy a physical copy of this series to go on my bookshelf. Yes, I have the kindle copies, but still.

Go read this series. Go fall for the characters. Go see how amazing they are. Their stories are wonderful.

Thank you for stopping by to read my thoughts,
Laura

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝗺𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫.

A joker.

The guy always down for a good time.

But if they knew the secrets I’ve been keeping, they’d call me something else entirely.

For the last two years, I’ve been buried in shame, numbing the pain with various vices. Drowning in self-hatred and concealing it with a smile.

I had a system in place, a surety that no one would learn the truth. Then Sydney Carrington came waltzing back into my life.

She’s the new headmaster’s daughter.

The most beautiful girl I’ve ever met.

The one person on Earth who can expose what I’ve worked so tirelessly to hide:

𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐼’𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑐𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑣𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦.

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Meet Laura Lee

Laura Lee is the USA Today bestselling author of steamy and sometimes ridiculously funny romance. Laura won her first writing contest at the ripe old age of nine, earning a trip to the state capital to showcase her manuscript. Thankfully for her, those early works will never see the light of day again! Laura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her wonderful husband, two beautiful children, and three of the most poorly behaved cats in existence. She likes her fruit smoothies filled with rum, her cupboards stocked with Cadbury's chocolate, and her music turned up loud. When she's not writing or watching HGTV, she's reading anything she can get her hands on. She's a sucker for spicy romances, especially those that make her laugh.

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Touchdown by Lisa Suzanne {a review}

The day has finally arrived! We FINALLY get to find out how Jack and Kate's story is going to wrap up. Will these two have their happily ever after or will Michelle get her way? What about that conversation that Kate had heard, at Jack's company, regarding paperwork? Will Savannah and Michelle leak all their info to the press? WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN?!?

Those were all thoughts that went through my head as I was reading, and preparing to read, Touchdown. For those who are unfamiliar with the book, Touchdown is the fifth book in the Vegas Aces: The Quarterback series by Lisa Suzanne. This series is one that you have to read in order because each book (well except for #5) ends in a cliffhanger. So clearly you cannot just jump in anywhere. Well I suppose you could, but you'd be awfully confused.

Obviously I will not recap this book. I won't. It's the FINAL book, so I mean if I were to recap it, there would be spoilers, and I don't want to be that person.

What I will say is that this second season of the Vegas Aces wrapped up wonderfully. There were no real loose ends, and everything that happened just made me feel good. Lisa Suzanne tried to get me with Michelle, but I don't know if I can handle a redemption arc. Not yet. It's too soon. But she has opened my eyes to Michelle a little bit, and UGH!

If anything Touchdown has me loving these characters even more than I did previously. Witnessing how Ellie was there for Kate, just that friendship made my heart happy. There was a big change in Jack through the course of this series, and everything that has happened has made me enjoy his character all the more. I understand why he was the way he was in Luke's series. I understand his priorities, how hard he loves, and how hard he protects those he cares about. Kate changed a lot over the course of the series too. She became a stronger woman who finally figured out what she wanted and how to make it happen. Everything that happened affected her, and ultimately made her grow. I just love these characters. The setting was pretty good too. That storyline though. Man oh man did Lisa Suzanne hold me hostage on this one. From the very first page of Traded, to the very last page of Touchdown, I was ALL IN.

Bring on Season 3 of Vegas Aces!

I know there are people out there who don't care for the multiple books that cover just one couple. I know there are. But there is so much that needs to be unpacked, there is so much that the characters need t work through, and then there's the growth that happens. Honestly, it's just easier to go with the cliffhangers, and the shorter stories versus trying to pack all that into one book. Could you imagine how many pages that would be for one single book? Yeah, no thank you. I'll take all these 150-200 page books. Not to mention the anticipation that builds with each book release. It's like a tv mini series that they used to air back in the day.

Please go read all 10 of the Vegas Aces books. Technically you don't NEED to start with Luke and Ellie's story, but it will help you understand things that are discussed, the history with Michelle and Savannah, and why readers were not happy with Jack during that series. Read the books, and come talk to me about them. Please.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts.

Laura

As much as I’ve coached the pro football quarterback to believe he always has a choice, this time I’m the one backed into a corner.

My biggest fears have come true. I’m an adult living with my parents as I contemplate my future. I’ve given up everything to make the ultimate sacrifice, but at some point I need to put what happened behind me.

It’s time to imagine new dreams, create new goals, and cheer for touchdowns that aren’t scored by Jack Dalton.

Maybe then I can pick up the pieces I left behind.

TOUCHDOWN is the fifth book in the VEGAS ACES: THE QUARTERBACK series. This series must be read in order.

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Meet Lisa Suzanne

Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids.

She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor.

When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.

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Sever by Caitlyn Dare {excerpt}

The time has come to say farewell to Sadie Ray, Wes, Rhett, Dane, and the Savage Falls Sinners group. It's been a wild ride full of adventure, love, discoveries, and there has been a lot of steamy moments.

Curious how this story is going to wrap up? I know I am! So be like me, and go pre-order Sever!

If you have no clue what I am talking about when it comes to this book series, go read Savage! That is the first book in the series, and you need to start there as this is an ongoing story.

Sever is releasing on October 28, 2021!

Loving one guy is hard.

Loving three… well, it should be more than a girl like Sadie Ray Dalton can handle.

But Sadie knows where she belongs, and it’s right beside her guys.

Life in Savage Falls is finally calming down. Dane is preparing to step up and take over the Red Ridge Sinners, Rhett is accepting an unconventional life with his princess, and Wes is adapting to his new role within the club.

But another enemy is circling—one who’s closer than they realize.

One who won’t stop until the Sinners MC are on their knees.

Sadie and her guys all want their happily-ever-after, but they should know by now, nothing in life comes easy.

One last time, they’re going to have to fight for it.

And hope everyone makes it out alive.

This is a why choose novel, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. It is book four in the series and must be read after SAVAGE, SACRIFICE, and SACRED. It contains mature content that some readers may find distressing.

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“Shit, babe, we’re sorry, okay? We didn’t know how it would go down, we only knew—”

“It doesn’t matter.” I shake my head, feeling tears burn the backs of my eyes. “What’s done is done.”

“You don’t need to do this,” he says, taking another step toward me. “We can kiss and make up and everything—”

“If you say everything will be okay, I swear to god I’ll kick you in the balls.”

“Feisty.” He chuckles, and Wes and Rhett snort.

“This isn’t funny. I’m trying to be serious and you’re—”

“You’re prancing around in those itty-bitty panties, sucking on your fingers like a porn star and you expect us to take you seriously?” Rhett stands, folding his arms over his chest. “I hate to tell you, princess, but you’ve got nobody fooled.”

“I hate you.” The words spill from lips before I can stop them.

“But you love the way my cock feels buried deep inside of you.” He stalks toward me, slow, sure steps like a predator stalking its prey.

“Stay the hell back, Savage.”

“Or what? You’ll kick me in the balls?” His lips twist with amusement. “Didn’t you get the memo, baby. I like a little pain, and if it means I get in your pussy, bring. It. On.”

“There’s something very wrong with you.” I shake my head, all too aware that he’s destroying my resolve.

Rhett reaches me, snatching the jar of chocolate spread from my hand. Shoving his finger inside, he scoops out a big dollop and pushes it toward my lips. “Suck.”

“Fuck you.”

“That’s the plan, princess. Went over forty-eight hours without being inside you, don’t plan on waiting another hour.”

“Oh yeah?” My brow lifts as I brace the back of the counter. With a big push, I leap down and take off toward the bedroom. “Guess you’ll have to catch me first.”

“Fucking crazy bitch,” I hear Rhett mutter as Dane and Wes explode with laughter.

We all know how this ends, and deep down, I want it. I want them.

But I have no objections to making them work for it first. After all, they need to remember that I’m their queen.

And it’s time they get on their knees and beg for my forgiveness.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Red Sin by Aleatha Romig {a review}

From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new romantic-suspense novel in the world of high finance, where success is sweet and revenge is sweeter. Red Sin is the first book in the Sin Series, and it has captivated me. Red is the color of blood, sacrifice, danger, and courage. It’s also associated with heat, passion, and sexuality. When two people meet unexpectedly with an inexplicable attraction that defies common understanding...it can be called RED SIN. Reader friends, I think you'll enjoy this one.

In Red Sin we pick up where we left off. Julia is about to meet the person who she is interviewing with, and she is hoping she'll get the job. That is until the man turns around, and suddenly she is face to face with the man from the cabin. The man who took care of her. The man who she gave herself to. The man that she cannot stop thinking about. Donovan (Van) is just as surprised as Julia. Yes, he had wondered if there was a chance that Julia was interviewing to write his story, but he wasn't 100% certain. From this point on so much happens. Van looks into the family business, discovers a few things, and is determined to help. Meanwhile Julia is discovering quite a bit about herself, her family, her family business, and the man she is falling for. Together these two are also finding a new routine, and are growing closer.

My recap of this book doesn't even do it justice. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that I didn't want to give any spoilers, and so I had to censor myself on the recap. Honestly though, I am captivated by this story. The prequel was a nice, easy read with plenty of steamy moments. This full length novel though, it has the steamy moments, it has the passion, it has the curiosity being built around Van, and you start to have doubts about side characters pop up in your head. Or maybe that's just me. I have so many questions about Van, and I am hoping more will be revealed about him as the story continues in future books. I really enjoyed how Julia's confidence built with Van by her side. She was able to speak to her parents, and Skylar, openly and honestly. She held nothing back. And when that conversation was over, she wasn't beating herself up about it. She was confident, strong, and determined. It was amazing. I also liked how she pushed Van to open up a bit about who he is, and things from his past. I am so ready for Green Envy to be released. Is it January 18 yet? I need to know what happens next after what Van revealed. What happens next for Julia and Van? How about Wade Pharmaceuticals? What is going on with the Butlers? I have my eye on Mrs McGrath also, and my spidey sense is tingling.

Reader friends, you need to go read Red Sin. Donovan is the big bad wolf, and Julia would be our little red riding hood. It's so good. SO GOOD!

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Red Sin. As I said above, I am beyond ready for Green Envy!

Laura

Red is the color of blood, sacrifice, danger, and courage. It’s also associated with heat, passion, and sexuality. When two people meet unexpectedly with an inexplicable attraction that defies common understanding...it can be called RED SIN.

Julia and Van found one another in a shaken snow globe. Stranded in a blizzard, they embraced being two individuals with no last names. The plan was to walk away from each other with no regrets—until that plan changed.

Julia’s life was delivered a staggering blow the day she discovered her fiancé’s infidelity. The night she met a handsome stranger, one who showed her the possibility of a life filled with more than the fulfillment of expectations, she took a chance.

When it comes to business, Donovan Sherman is a wolf—a bloodthirsty carnivore who leaves wounded prey and victims in his wake. He learned from the best, his onetime nemesis and now-mentor, Lennox Demetri, who showed him that opportunities are only ripe for those willing to risk it all, a lesson Donovan took to heart.

With Julia McGrath, Donovan must decide if this beautiful woman who showed him the meaning of red sin will fall victim as his prey or if after experiencing the unbridled passion, there is more that he wants.

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Meet Aleatha Romig

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.

Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

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The Hustler by Gina Azzi {cover reveal}

Release Date: January 6

Theodore Edward Sims was supposed to be my hot summer hook-up, a stranger I slept with in Hawaii. Now, he’s my stepbrother’s new hockey teammate.

When we met, Theo was a sexy surfer in Maui, riding waves by day and rocking my world at night. After being played for a fool by my ex-fiancé, Theo proved to be a source of instant gratification.

He was refreshingly honest, engaging, and incredibly charming. Theo built me up when it felt like my world was crumbling down.

Turns out, he’s just like my ex. A liar.

To avoid the media scandal of my failed engagement, I hightail it to Boston, where I’m forced to cross paths with a new version of Theo, aka Eddie Sims, Boston Hawks right wing. Here, he isn’t the well-connected, alluring surfer but a determined, angry hockey hunk with something to prove. Especially to me.

Except I’ve written him off. Once a liar, always a liar.

But Theo isn’t backing down. Instead, he’s hustling for my forgiveness.

If I give him another chance, will he live up to his apologies? Or am I just lying to myself?

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Meet Gina Azzi

I’m Gina Azzi, a book-obsessed, coffee-drinking, globetrotting, mama of soon-to-be three! I write sweet with a dash of spicy New Adult and Contemporary Romance full of good men putting in work to win the hearts of even better women.

A total Jersey girl at heart, I struggle with insatiable wanderlust and currently reside in Ontario, Canada with my family.

When I’m not dreaming up storylines or writing all the words, you can find me hanging with my littles, attempting to bake, or planning my next adventure.

Connect with me on social media or at ginaazziauthor@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!

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Gina

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Broken Playboy by Laura Lee {a review}

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Touchdown by Lisa Suzanne {a review}

Sever by Caitlyn Dare {excerpt}

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Red Sin by Aleatha Romig {a review}

The Hustler by Gina Azzi {cover reveal}

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