October 5, 2020 by Tina Williams

~BLOG TOUR PLUS ARC REVIEW & AUTHOR INTERVIEW ~ Not Just My Heart, by Em Taylor

#contemporary #secondchanceromance

Blurb

Six years ago, I’d made the stupidest mistake of my life.
I’d told Lacey Kendrick, I wanted to break up.
So she’d kicked me out her car, told me to move my stuff out her flat and blocked me on her phone.

And the stupid thing is. I hadn’t realised what a monumental idiot I’d been until I saw her, after all this time, in a pub in Glasgow.
The chemistry was still there. I could still make her laugh, blush, want me.
But boy, did she still hold a grudge. I was going to have to work to win her round. Lacey was worth it though. That smile. That body. The way she responded to my touch.
I was soon to find out, however, that winning her over again would be the easy part. I had a secret weapon when it came to her … in my boxers.
It was becoming patently obvious, however, that six years ago it was not just Lacey’s heart I had broken when I’d walked away from our relationship.

This is a second chance romance set in Glasgow, Scotland. It has adult themes and content.

My Review

Sexy and heartfelt romance ~ 5 stars

I loved this latest release by Em Taylor. This second chance romance is a heartfelt read with oodles of heat. It Is a story about finding yourself and your soulmate but also a tale of the importance of friends and family. Lacey and Rory have a lot of baggage to sort out and I enjoyed how they resolved their personal challenges and those they had as a couple, before they could contemplate their HEA.

The read, which is set in Scotland, contains some extremely sexy adult themes plus emotional and sometimes humorous scenes and dialogue. The couple’s physical chemistry is assured but Rory soon realises just how hard he broke Lacey’s heart with his abrupt departure from her life six year’s previously. He knows he will have an uphill struggle to win over the girl he so carelessly discarded but what he doesn’t initially realise is that his actions had ramifications which went far beyond Lacey… Can he put things right and can he win the girl?

Lacey and Rory are meant to be together and I was rooting for them throughout. Yes, Rory had been a jerk in the past and I loved that he admitted it and tried to make things right – I adored the scenes where he tried his utmost to do this! Lacey is no pushover though and I loved her sass and potty mouth. This fun and emotional read has some great secondary characters too, who all partake in the general mayhem of Lacey and Rory’s getting back together – Lacey’s brother was a particular favourite.

Recommended for lovers of contemporary romance who like sexy and emotional reads with a sprinkling of humour.

Reviewed by Tina Williams

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Author Interview

1. If you had to describe yourself in five words, what would they be?

Honest, strong, bullsh*tter, sarcastic, funny (hopefully).

2. Please tell us about Not Just My Heart, your new release and what inspired you to write it?

I love country music and at the turn of the year there was a song playing constantly on Country Hits Radio called More Hearts than mine, It’s by a singer called Ingrid Andress. The song is about a girl taking home her boyfriend to meet her parents for the first time and how her mum will love him immediately, her dad will be horrid but secretly like him and her sister will be a pain. But the chorus keeps saying “if we break up I’ll be fine, but you’ll be breaking more hearts than mine.” A stark reminder that more than just the two people are involved in any relationship. It made me think what if they did break up. Would there be fall out if they got back together. And the story started to percolate and became a novel.

3. I know that you have written books in other genres, notably historical romance and paranormal/sci-fi romance. Do you have a favourite genre to write in and why?

I like them all. I’m pretty flighty so I go through phases of what I’m into at any given time. At the moment, it’s contemporary. At some point I’ll have a fabulous idea for another subgenre.

4. What is your writing process like? To what extent do you plan and how much do you just let the words flow?

It depends on the book. I had this one all planned out but I kind of strayed at times from the plan. My current one I have a synopsis as I’m not writing it solely for myself but usually I’m a pantser. I’m trying hard to do more plotting in the hope of getting more books out.

5. What about the personalities of your characters – are they always fixed in your head before you start writing or do they develop a will of their own? Both characters in Not Just My Heart are very strong individuals. Did you feel in control of them or did they throw some unexpected surprises at you?

These two had a will of their own but they are normal Glaswegians. Not many Glaswegians put up and shut up. Most will tell you what they think. But the characters do tend to develop a will of their own. I try to start out with uber dominant males but they never really turn out that way probably because I’d kick him to the kerb if someone told me what to do, lol

6. What is the best thing about being an author? What do you find the most challenging?

The best bit is being able to create something. I love to turn an idea into something tangible and in the end I know I’ve created something lasting even if only a few people are going to read it, The most challenging thing is finding the time and forcing myself through when the book gets hard to write, There’s usually a slump in the middle and one near the end for me and I start getting ready for the next one.

7. What type of books do you like to read? Have you any favourite authors?

Almost any romance. Haven’t tried any really dark stuff or BDSM as it’s not my jam. But I love most other types of romance. Currently loving Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Lauren Blakely, Corinne Michaels. Because I mostly listen to audiobooks, I do tend to listen more to the bigger named authors. I was ill a few years ago and wasn’t able to read so audiobooks became my thing and I never got fully back into reading,

8. Can you tell us about what books you working on at the moment?

My current book is one of the books in Vi Keeland’s and Penelope Ward’s Cocky Hero series. My book will be called Uptight Flyboy and it’s a spin-off from Playboy Pilot. One of the main characters is Trent who is the ex-husband of Alexa, who you meet in Playboy Pilot a few times.

9. Have you any advice to give to aspiring authors?

Don’t try to write to the market. Write what you want to write, It will come out more authentic. And don’t get caught up in social media drama. Just stay out of it.

10, And finally, have you a message for readers?

Please keep loving and reading books, It’s a wonderful hobby and the best way to escape the world at the moment. And talking of the world at the moment… stay safe.

About the Author

Hi. My name is Em Taylor. I live in Glasgow in Scotland. I got into writing in 2011 when I started writing Star Trek Voyager Fan Fiction under the pen name Libby Kim. I then turned to writing my own stories, originally under the pen name Krystal Brookes. When I started writing Regency romances, I decided to do it under my own name. Since then I have written different sub-genres of romance- mainly contemporary, Regency, and vampire. Some of my own favourite authors are Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Lauren Blakely, Lynsay Sands, Tessa Dare, Samantha Holt, Em Petrova, Molly Harper, JF Holland, Mary Balogh.

When I’m not writing, I work as a care assistant with people who have acquired brain injuries. The main passion in my free time is attending country music concerts, although that’s not possible at present. So I sing along loudly in my car. I hope you enjoy Not Just my Heart which was inspired by a country music song called More Hearts than Mine by the uber-talented Ingrid Andress.

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Soundtrack for Not Just My Heart

1. More Hearts than Mine by Ingrid Andress – This song was the inspiration for the book. It describes taking your other half home to meet your parents for the first time and mum loving them immediately while dad pretends to hate him while actually liking him. Meanwhile the younger sibling annoys them with lots of questions. But if they break up, more hearts will be broken than just the singer’s. So I wondered what would happen if that couple got back together and the ramifications for the family.

2. Beyonce – All the Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it).

3. Ride – Chase Rice

4. No one – Alicia Keys

5. Body Like a Back Road – Sam Hunt

6. Lady Marmalade – All Saints

7. I will always love you – Dolly Parton

8. Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley

9. I can take it from there – Chris Young.

10. Six Feet Apart – Luke Combs (Just because the book was written during lockdown and this song gave me hope throughout that life would get better).

September 30, 2020 by Tina Williams

REVIEW ~ Flame (Dragon Triad Duet #2), by Lana Sky

#DarkRomance #RomanticSuspense

Blurb

Falling for a man like Rafe was just the beginning.

As danger looms overhead and her secrets are revealed, Hannah will have to trust him now more than ever.

But Rafe has his own past and, once uncovered, the truth may send her running for good…

Or the consequences will plunge her into a series of choices from which there is no turni

My Review

Dark and Twisty ~ 5 stars

Flame is one dark and sexy ride from start to finish.

Following on from the cliff hanger ending in the previous book Moth, Hannah’s life is now even more entwined with that of Rafe, the Triad Enforcer. In fact her very safety may well depend upon his protection. However, can she trust this man as unfolding events reveal his secrets and what will he think of her own? Can Rafe protect Hannah from his enemies and what about her own nemesis who seeks to control her? The addictive and twisty read also contains dark subject matter including violence and reference to taboo themes.

To say more would spoil the read – suffice to say that I particularly enjoyed how the author skilfully wove the tale of how the secrets, lies and half-truths from both Hannah and Rafe’s past come to the fore. Alongside the suspense, the read is very character driven. The journey the couple embark on in the wake of their first combustible meeting in the previous book is particularly well portrayed by the author. Rafe is a complex mix of strength and vulnerability and Hannah has her own demons to contend with. Both are complex characters who need to learn to confide in each other despite their inner fears.

There are plenty of intense and emotional scenes, including scorching hot sex between the couple as they work out their relationship, whilst seeking truth and justice. Have they bitten off more than they can chew? Will they survive and above all can they trust one another given the high stakes?

Lana Sky certainly excels in this genre and once again I inhaled the read, drawn into her twisted plot and complex and damaged characters. Recommended for lovers of dark romance, romantic suspense and romantic thrillers.

Reviewed by Tina Williams

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September 29, 2020 by Tina Williams

RELEASE DAY ~ Flame: Dragon Triad Duet by Lana Sky

#DarkRomance #Suspense

Title: Flame: Dragon Triad Duet Book 2

Release Date: September 29^th

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Falling for a man like Rafe was just the beginning.

As danger looms overhead and her secrets are revealed, Hannah will have to trust him now more than ever.

But Rafe has his own past and, once uncovered, the truth may send her running for good…

Or the consequences will plunge her into a series of choices from which there is no turning back from.

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Teaser from Moth (book 1 in the Duet):

“Tell me something, does he appreciate your little hobby? Your boyfriend?” He laughs again, but the sound is decidedly colder this time. “Don’t answer that. Describe me instead. Describe me with your writerly words.”

“An asshole. A creep. A fucking liar,’” I snipe. “There. Satisfied?”

He lets me go, turning away. “I’ve been called worse. I bet you have too, rabbit.”

I bite my lip. Have I? Yes. The words echo, distorted, and muted by memory. You’re so selfish, Hannah. Fucking selfish…

“I’m leaving now,” I say, struggling to sound like I mean it.

“Not before I get to critique your assessment.” He whirls to face me, stroking his chin. “A creep. Asshole. Well, I am all of the above…except that last thing. I’m not a liar.”

I meet his gaze again, but the darkness I find there is unwaveringly steady. He’s telling the truth, or at least he thinks he is.

Which strikes me as strange. Out of all the attributes on that list, I wouldn’t expect him to deny that one.

“So, you never lie?” I ask, still holding his gaze.

“No,” he says. “So think carefully about whatever you’re going to ask me next. Make sure you can sleep with it.”

I do. The air catches in the back of my throat as I open my mouth and ask, “Why pick on me?”

He laughs. “I told you.” He moves slowly, giving me every chance to escape his advance. When I don’t, his hands return to my hips. “I want to know what makes a rabbit scream.”

One by one, he spreads out his fingers, and I’m riveted by the sight of them—long and slim, streaked with dirt. Or paint? Gradually, they slip between the denim of my jeans to connect with my skin. Greedily, seeking more. More. Once he’s gained enough leverage, he tugs.

I inhale, raising my hands. “S-Stop—”

“No,” he growls, yanking me into him. “Close your eyes.”

Something in his voice reaches past my logical brain, the part of me I’ve listened to my entire life. He goes deeper.

“Feel,” he commands in a tone that ripples down my spine. “What does this feel like? Tell me, and I’ll stop.”

Softness mingled with a slightly rougher texture. Definitely paint. Warmth from the fingertips traces a blazing path over my chilled flesh. Down, down, down…

“Breathe, rabbit,” he urges, his mouth near my ear. “I won’t hurt you. Unless you ask me to.”

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September 11, 2020 by Tina Williams

RELEASE DAY BLITZ & ARC REVIEW ~ Warlord, by Jagger Cole

#steamy #romanticsuspense #romance

Synopsis

She wants me dead. I want her as my wife.

They call me a savage. A beast. A jungle warlord fighting a forgotten war in a place the world forgot. And believe me, that suits me just fine. No rules, no BS, no baggage.

That is, until the very second Isla Carrington steps off a plane and into my world as my captive.

She’s everything I’ve ever run from – brains, sass, and beauty. A literal royal duchess, for God’s sake. She also might be everything I’ve ever wanted. It’s dangerous for her to be here. Not because of the bullets, mortars, or the man-eating tigers that prowl this jungle. It’s dangerous because her being here temps me.

I should send her packing. But a rival wants my head on a plate after a misunderstanding. The only way I keep it on my neck is if I pretend my gorgeous captive is my new wife.

I threw myself into a jungle war for the freedom to be alone and escape the world. Now, I’ll do anything to keep her with me. And all to myself.

My Review

Fast paced and sexy as Hell ~ 5 sizzling stars!

This novella by Jagger Cole is a hugely enjoyable jungle romp and as sexy as Hell! It is the first book I’ve read by the author and his writing certainly packs a punch and presses all the right buttons. In fact it’s perfect if you want to spend an hour or two in the company of Killian, the alpha hero and Isla the sassy heroine who rocks his jungle kingdom.

When Killian double crosses Isla and makes her his captive, he soon realises that she is not the woman he expected her to be – instead she temps him like no other and has secrets of her own… He resolves to use her in a plan to save his own head and secure the safety of his private army. Cue for a fabulous story with plenty of smoking hot erotic scenes.The couple are a perfect fit for each other and I was quickly invested in their HEA. Yet will Isla agree to his plan and will it be enough to save Killian’s skin? Indeed, will Isla survive and do the couple have a future given the circumstances that brought them together?

I just loved the battle of wits between the two as they fall for each other, not to mention the action packed danger and suspense as the story unfolds.

Recommended for lovers of romantic suspense who enjoy plenty of heat.

Reviewed by Tina Williams

Please note that a copy of this book was provided by the author and I am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.

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Jagger Cole likes his romance books like he likes his martinis—extra dirty, with a twist. A reader first and foremost, Jagger got his start with steamy romance almost ten years ago, writing especially dirty and somewhat perplexing Star Wars erotic fan-fiction for online message boards.

After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising for a number of years pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.

Now, Dad to two little princesses and “Daddy” to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading steamy romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside—rain or shine.

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September 7, 2020 by Tina Williams

COVER REVEAL ~ Warlord, by Jagger Cole

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Synopsis

She wants me dead. I want her as my wife.

They call me a savage. A beast. A jungle warlord fighting a forgotten war in a place the world forgot. And believe me, that suits me just fine. No rules, no BS, no baggage.

That is, until the very second Isla Carrington steps off a plane and into my world as my captive.

I should send her packing. But a rival wants my head on a plate after a misunderstanding. The only way I keep it on my neck is if I pretend my gorgeous captive is my new wife.

I threw myself into a jungle war for the freedom to be alone and escape the world. Now, I’ll do anything to keep her with me. And all to myself.

About the author

Now, Dad to two little princesses and “Daddy” to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading steamy romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside—rain or shine.

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August 16, 2020 by Tina Williams

REVIEW/NEW RELEASE PLUS EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY ~ Moth (Dragon Triad Duet), by Lana Sky

#RomanticSuspense #New Adult #Interracial

Release Date: August 17^th, 2020

Flame: Dragon Triad Duet Book 2

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Blurb: TBD

Blurb

He thought he could make my life hell.

But it already was.

The one time Hannah Dewitt tries to live a little, she winds up in the crosshairs of a local thug who seems hellbent on terrorizing her. As it turns out, there is more to Rafe than meets the eye, and their connection stokes her creativity like nothing else. Drawn to him despite the inherent risks, she can’t resist feeding the flames of this unlikely attraction no matter how hot they burn.

But Rafe isn’t the only monster in her life. Another looms in the background, and he won’t let her go so easily.

My Review

Twisty and Suspenseful Perfection ~ 5 stars

Lana Sky has penned yet another addictive read in Moth, the first of her Dragon Triad duet. This Romantic Suspense has a deliciously dark and sexy as f*** anti-hero in the form of Rafe, a Triad enforcer and broken bookish Hannah, the heroine, who hides from the world. When their paths cross, something starts to give in both of them, their lives becoming ever more entwined despite their differences: Rafe seeks to torment Hannah and Hannah finds herself drawn to him despite the danger he represents. I found the title of the book perfect, conjuring up the image of the proverbial moth circling the flame, knowing that it may get hurt but powerless to resist the attraction.

This author certainly knows how to create male and female leads that make the reader feel on a truly visceral level and once again I quickly became emotionally involved with them as they get to know each other and slowly their complex layers are revealed. Often it is the small quirky details she reveals about her characters that reveal much, whilst at the same time raising so many questions.

I loved how secrets abound in this read – there was so much I wanted to know about Hannah’s past in particular and enjoyed how the author revealed her history as the story unfolded. Rafe too is far more than the thug he initially appears to be and I am looking forward to finding out more about him in the next instalment. The scenes between them and the accompanying banter are steamy and passionate, with red hot sex scenes. Rafe is a man who does not do relationships and Hannah is in for a rough ride, although despite or because of this, her character grows in confidence.

There are a number of plot threads involving other characters, not least the monster that overshadows Hannah and all that she is and this made for a nail-biting read. This monster and the danger inherent in Rafe’s world gradually come to the fore, which give the story depth and at the same time propel the couple’s relationship forward.

The book ends on a cliff hanger and book two cannot come soon enough!

Reviewed by Tina Williams

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“You heard me.” He utilizes that iron tone again and doesn’t move an inch until the two men finally leave the section. Then he sits back and crooks one finger at me.

“Come here.”

I don’t move. There’s something about being trapped; a deer in the headlights. When every muscle contracts, paralyzing you. It’s impossible to react logically. Or think. At least until something more alarming snaps you from the daze.

Like him literally snapping his fingers.

Thwack!

I flinch, but my body obeys my commands again. I cross my arms and square my stance, making myself as small a target as possible. I should run—but I can’t. My eyes won’t leave my bag. My journal. My conscience. It’s the one possession I can’t bear to give up.

“G-Give it back.”

“She speaks.” Amusement flickers through his angular features, making me jump. His eyes are more expressive than most people’s. Like a predator’s: it’s almost too easy to tell what he’s thinking—but you’re only ever seeing half of the tale. Hunger, yes, but its presence alone is no predictor as to when he’ll finally pounce.

“Hop this way, bunny.” Again, he crooks his finger, but there’s a swiftness to the motion that wasn’t there before. A command lurking in the deliberate twitch of his knuckle.

“Come here.”

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August 13, 2020 by Tina Williams

ARC REVIEW ~ Search and Rescue: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance Novel (The Dreadnoughts Book 1)

#reverseharem #adventure #romance

Blurb

Kim’s trying to save the world—but is she actually going to make things worse?

Kim Medhurst is an ex-British military intelligence officer turned scientist and climate activist. A thrilling, potentially world-changing discovery leads her to a cave on a remote island off the Scottish coast. But before she can return to the mainland, a natural disaster traps her in the cave with limited food and water. Fortunately, she is an intelligent and resourceful woman who made a backup plan even before she stepped out of her own front door.

Enter Jason Chastain—owner and operator of a private security firm—and his friends Aidan Smith and twins Taylor and Joshua Greig. The foursome are also ex-military, so rescuing Kim should be a walk in the park for them. However, her discovery is so top secret she hasn’t even told Chastain and his buddies precisely what their mission is—instead relying on money and intrigue to get them to do the job. It works, until a series of events turn the rescue mission into an escape mission. Throw in a further revelation that will change all of their lives irrevocably and Kim begins to wonder if she’s bitten off more than she can chew.

Should she have left things well alone, or can this colossal mess be turned into something positive? This is about so much more than just five human beings, after all.

PLEASE NOTE: Search and Rescue has a cliffhanger ending.

Search and Rescue is the first book in The Dreadnoughts reverse harem romance series.

Review

Fabulous start to series ~5 stars

This action packed Reverse Harem by Lucy Felthouse is a fab start to her new series The Dreadnoughts. It contains Kim, a confident and feisty heroine, four gorgeous ex Special Ops –Jason, Aiden, Taylor and Joshua and an astonishing discovery that took me, the reader, completely by surprise!

The read kicks off when the four guys embark on a retrieval mission to a remote Scottish island. They soon encounter a lot more than they bargained for and find it difficult to walk away from their mission once it is accomplished. Kim is a woman who is not used to relying on others and I loved how she slowly grows to trust her rescuers as the plot unravels.

The read is a suspenseful one, with danger and adventure and a slow burn romance between the main characters which not only sets the scene for future instalment but contains some smexy times. I particularly enjoyed how the author portrayed the growing attraction and banter between Kim and all four men, who have very different personalities.

The book ends on a cliffhanger and I am itching to know where the story will go next!

Reviewed by Tina Williams

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July 31, 2020 by Tina Williams

~ARC Review~ Prey (A Fantasy Reverse Harem (Omegaverse), by L. V. Lane

#Fantasy #ReverseHarem #Omegaverse
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I am prey.
This is not pity talking, this is an acknowledgment of a fact.
I am small and weak; I am an Omega. I am a prize that men war over.
For a year, I have hidden in the distant corner of the Empire.
But I am running out of food, and I am running out of options.
That I must leave soon is not a decision for today, though, but a decision for tomorrow.
Only tomorrow’s choices never come.
For tonight brings strangers who remind me that I am prey.

Publisher’s Note: Prey is a fantasy reverse harem omegaverse with three stern Alphas, an Alpha wolf-shifter, and a stubborn Omega prey. It includes smoking hot sexual situations, spankings, and domestic discipline.

My Review

One wild ride! – 5 stars

Belle has spent much of her life in hiding since she revealed as an Omega and is clearly struggling to survive on her own. In step three uber-sexy and dominant Alpha Imperium Guards who unexpectedly come across her cottage whilst on a mission. These brothers never expected to be blessed with an Omega and as soon as they scent Belle they go all out to make her theirs, knowing that all their lives will be changed forever… Cue one wild ride and one very lucky Omega!

If you are after a sweet romance with a slow burn this is cough cough, perhaps not the book for you. Although it has romantic moments it is an out and out lusty read – explicit, with plenty of down and dirty scenes and domestic discipline in the context of an Omegaverse. I loved how although Belle accepts her alphas, she is not a pushover and I enjoyed how the developing storyline showed how the bond between them strengthened as each day passes. Belle has plenty of sass and the read contains some humorous scenes and situations. I adored all of the Alphas, who have very different characters, my soft spot being for Nate, the wolf-shifter.

In the midst of the three brothers claiming Belle, there is also plenty of danger and suspense from those who seek to claim an Omega of their own. This thread woven into the rest of the plot certainly added to my enjoyment and I enjoyed the many twists and turns.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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July 27, 2020 by Tina Williams

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY ~ Through the Lens, by Adriana Kraft

#New Release! Through the Lens by @AdrianaKraft

#EroticRomance #Menage #MFRWAuthor

Tags: Erotic Romance, Ménage, Four-Way, Prairie, Photography, Erotic Portraiture

Release Date: June 26, 2020

Publisher: Extasy Books

Genre: Erotic Romance; Ménage

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Does your family history contain scandal? Ours does, as recently as my mother’s grandfather, who was born a bastard in an era when that status carried far more stigma than now. His mother – a logger’s daughter who served as a camp cook – was shunned and shamed for much of her life. On the other side, my husband’s grandfather was a bigamist. A threshing crew foreman in the early 1900s, he married and had children in Missouri, then married again in Kansas. My husband’s grandmother divorced him when she learned of the other family; their son, my husband’s father, was ten years old.

We blessed—or perhaps cursed—our Through the Lens heroine with elements of these scandals. Naturally, she’s heard some of the stories. Through the Lens chronicles her struggle with these long-forgotten roots. Will she claim them, or run the other way?

Blurb

Prairie roots can be deceptive. Will Ellen Jeffers cling to the sedate past that’s familiar, or will she embrace a different version of her history—one that includes tragedy, scandal, fortitude, and freedom?

It’s 2002, and South Dakota third grade teacher Ellen Jeffers has signed up for a photography summer course and assistantship at an art academy in Minneapolis. Thirty-three, divorced for nearly a decade from her college boyfriend, she’s not seeking major change. She just hopes the course will enhance her teaching skills and her resume.

Aaron Brewster comes from privilege, and he has used that status to flaunt his family’s values and carve out a successful career as a photographer specializing in black and white erotic portraiture. Has he ever loved? His love is for beauty, sensuality, eroticism. His new uptight teaching assistant will never fit that vision. Should he send her packing? For reasons he cannot fathom, he takes her on as a challenge.

Aaron’s frontal assault shocks Ellen, but it also triggers something deep inside she’s never been willing to acknowledge. Is her beloved prairie a safe refuge, or will it become a crucible for transformation? The choice is not merely Ellen’s.

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Wow, what an incredible book! Not only is The Merry Widow a gripping, romantic suspense but the heat level is hotter than Death Valley… The ending took me by surprise and I was a little sad to see it end. I grew attached to the characters and wanted to stay in their world a little bit longer. The Merry Widow will be on my keeper shelf and one I will be re-reading again and again. Highly recommend! N. N. Light

Their romance is hot in all the right places…If you love romance with more than two people, you’re going to love this book! Seducing Cat is a must read! The TBR Pile

Filled with warmth, blazing hot sex, well-developed characters and an interesting plot…not for the faint of heart. If you are looking for an interesting story filled with scorching hot erotica, author Adriana Kraft’s novel Vegas Gambler is the book for you. Romance Junkies

Ms. Kraft has a gift for pleasing the reader with vivid imagery and erotic language. Fasten your seat belts – Cherry Tune-Up is one hot ride that you don’t want to miss. Romance Junkies

Definitely recommended The Reunion sizzled as two incredibly sexy women and one gorgeous guy form a super hot triad, eventually. These three are by far and away the best smoldering trio I have read about. Oh, bring on more of this, but read this one first! Rainbow Reviews

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Award winning author Adriana Kraft is a married couple writing Sizzling Romantic Suspense and Erotic Romance for Two, Three, or More. Whether readers open our romantic suspense or our erotic romance, they can expect characters they care about, hot sex scenes, and a compelling story. Our suspense stories deliver one man, one woman, danger and intrigue. Our erotic romance is edgier and nearly always includes ménage or polyamory, sometimes with two women and a man, sometimes with two (or more) couples. We write our Erotic Romance stories to entertain, of course, but most of all we write them because we believe in happy endings for all who fall in love, whatever their gender, sexual orientation or numerical combination.

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Fixing his gaze on the rather stoic woman sitting across from him at the small table in his academy office, Aaron Brewster tried his best to get a good read on her. He’d spent much of his life reading women—their moods and their desires. He’d developed a reputation for being adept at capturing feminine subtleties in black and white.

Ellen Jeffers was one of those rare women who defied immediate description. She vacillated between projecting an air of haughtiness—which he supposed came with being a schoolteacher who seldom believed her audience understood her—to projecting an air of innocence characteristic of a girl from the South Dakota prairie making her way in the unfamiliar big city. And in between those poles, he witnessed prim and proper, mystery, smugness, disdain, awe, shyness, self-censure, and thankfully a spark or two of humor.

If she was going to work with him, he’d have to get her in front of the camera. It was through the camera lens that he could best sort out the nuances of a woman and his own feelings about her. Keeping his smile to himself, he wondered if his summer teaching assistant had ever posed in the nude.

He needed help with his tits-and-ass study, but the way Ellen Jeffers blanched at some of nude pics hanging on his office walls, he wasn’t sure she’d be helpful with that project. He’d take a wait-and-see position about her usefulness. At the very least, he needed an assistant comfortable enough in her own skin to help models prepare themselves for the scrutiny of the camera.

“Do you only do nude portraits?” Ellen asked, glancing quickly from one photo to another and back to him.

“Some subjects are partially clad,” he said dryly. “So does nudity bother you, Ellen? Is it okay if I call you Ellen? Given how close we’ll be working together, first names seem more natural.”

“Of course, please do.”

“And nudity?” He arched an eyebrow. “You are comfortable with nudity, right? You’ve been married. You’ve hung around art students, and you applied to this program.”

“My undergraduate college didn’t allow nude modeling.” She didn’t blink. “I had hoped to expand my knowledge of landscape photography or taking action pictures of children.”

“I see. You’re avoiding my question, but that’s okay. In case you’re wondering, I didn’t select you as my teaching assistant. You were the only person available when I returned from a conference. So if you want to blame someone for your misfortune, blame my colleagues. This is sort of like going on a blind date.” He paused. “I’ve only been on one. I didn’t like it.”

Ellen’s laughter came quick and a little harsh. “At least we can agree on that.” She swallowed. “So I guess it’s safe to assume that you don’t do weddings, family portraits and such.”

He shook his head. He’d love to have a window into the strawberry blonde’s brain as she appeared to check off her options. She didn’t have many, and he knew it. She could go back to South Dakota, but he’d already witnessed her grit. Ellen Jeffers wouldn’t run if she could manage at all.

She smacked her lips. “I haven’t spent much time around nudity”—she gave him a wry smile—”and much of that was in the dark. It may take me a while, but I’m sure I’ll be comfortable enough.”

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NEW RELEASE ~ Vadim: Corrupt: Vadim Book 2: Club XXX Book 5, by Lana Sky

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Woo Hoo! Lana Sky’s latest release, Corrupt, is out today. If you are a dark romance junkie you will LOVE this! Scroll down to read more about the book and others in the series.

Vadim: Corrupt: Vadim Book 2: Club XXX Book 5

Release Date: June 16th, 2020

Blurb:

With Vadim’s control stretched to its breaking point, he aims to turn the tables by enacting Tiffany’s wildest fantasies—whether she wants him to or not.

The harder she finds it to resist him, the more she becomes swept into his growing family, forced to reassess her previous boundaries.

But when Vadim’s past comes back to haunt him, the chaos threatens to ignite their budding relationship…

And destroy it for good.

Title: Vadim: Control: Vadim Book 1: Club XXX Book 4

Release Date: May 26th, 2020

Blurb:

A desperate divorcee on the hunt for some no-strings kinky fun.
A brooding, sexy billionaire with a penchant for manipulation and mind games…
What could possibly go wrong?

Brother of the fiercest crime lord in Fair Haven, Vadim Gorgoshev has survived horrors most men couldn’t imagine in their nightmares—and he’s learned to thrive in the chaos.

But the master of control meets his match when a fiery redhead crosses his path.

Will the obsessive Vadim maintain the upper hand or will the reckless Tiffany turn his world upside down?

Control is the first book in a new trilogy in the Club XXX world. Vadim’s trilogy can be enjoyed without first reading Maxim’s trilogy or read as a continuation to Maxim’s series.

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Vadim: Conquer: Vadim Book 3: Club XXX Book 6

Release Date: July 14th, 2020

Blurb:

When a ghost from Vadim’s past returns to haunt him, he resorts to his worst instincts—putting his relationship with Tiffany to the test.

With no end to his paranoia in sight, Tiffany is forced to decide once and for all whether to conquer their shared demons together…

Or protect her heart by walking away for good.

Teaser:

Control:

“No one likes the predictable. It’s just that some men can’t handle not controlling everything from their lifestyle, to when they come. I’m talking from experience,” I add, in case he decides to challenge me.
But he doesn’t.
Confusion spurs me to muster up just enough strength to crack open one eye to observe him.
And I gasp. He’s angry. Truly, unashamedly angry. Fire crackles through his eyes, gathering in the corners of that supple mouth. I suck in a breath, recoiling.
“I don’t think you’d like how I handle the unpredictable,” he warns. My heart throbs in the face of it, my nerves zapping.
It’s the sexiest, most alarming thing I’ve ever seen.

Corrupt:

“You wore this to tease…” His voice is a guttural shadow of his usual neutral cadence. Still calm, but nowhere near as disarming. Lust lurks in the vicious tone, heightening the heat building in my blood. “Didn’t you?”
I shake my head, gritting my teeth against a reply as I struggle to remember my anger. “Go to hell—”
I gasp as his finger slips between my legs, teasing the moisture gathered there. “It’s working,” he grates. “Consider this me teased to the point of madness…”