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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

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From St. Martin's Griffin...



Given his well-earned bad boy reputation, Eric is having a tough time scoring.. When single Jean moves to town, she seems heaven sent by the sex gods. Only problem is, she not only wants nothing to do with him, but it turns out that she's pregnant.

Starting over in a small town, Jean is determined to turn her wild lifestyle around and be the kind of mother she always wished she'd had. Since local bar owner and all round hottie, Eric Collins, is now determined to steer clear of her pregnant self, it should be easy. When she goes into labour during a snow storm and her car slides on some ice, it's Eric who comes to the rescue.

There seems to be a bond between them now, but is it enough? And can Eric give up his manwhore ways to bethe man Jean needs?




From A.L. Jackson & Rebecca Shea...


A flirty, sexy contemporary romance from bestselling authors, A.L. Jackson and Rebecca Shea . . .

Kaylee Rose Burton, kindergarten teacher, has never been a believer in fantasies.

Living in L.A. her entire life, she knows the glitz and glam of Hollywood is just an illusion.

That is until she stumbles head first into the arms of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor.

It was just another day for Paxton Myles on the red carpet until the blue-eyed beauty literally stumbles at his feet.

A single glimpse in her innocent eyes and he knows he has to have her.

After one night of unbridled passion, Kaylee slips away to live her quiet life, but the paparazzi has other ideas.

When Kaylee’s world comes crashing down, can Paxton convince her that their one wild night could turn into forever?




From Pocket Star...


Sophie Jordan dreams about hooking up with Nicolas “King” Kingman—the gorgeous CEO of her company—but as her boss, he’ll always remain out of reach. King knows he isn’t built for happily-ever-afters and only indulges in brief romantic encounters. But when Sophie agrees to fill in as his last-minute date to a charity gala, an unexpected discovery quickly escalates their platonic relationship to one of passion.

King is determined to ignore their attraction and, feeling betrayed, Sophie severs ties with him and the company. Everything changes, however, when he’s injured in an accident, and Sophie agrees to help until he closes a major deal. Unfortunately, he’s developed amnesia, and although he doesn’t remember their night together, desire binds them in ways they can’t resist.

Time is running out on closing the deal, as well as Sophie moving on to her new career. Will King deny love in favor of winning and lose Sophie forever?









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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Stuck In Books Featured Releases & Giveaway


From Forever...


Wrecked is the new standalone novel of deliciously dark, deeply emotional contemporary romance from J.B. Salsbury, the New York Times bestselling author of Split and The Fighting Series.

When you can’t trust yourself, how can you ask anyone else to?

It’s been months since Aden Colt left the Army, and still the memories haunt him. When he moved into a boat off the California coast, he thought he’d found the perfect place to escape life.

Then Sawyer shows up, and turns his simple life upside down.

Beautiful and sophisticated, she seems out of place in this laidback beach town. Something is pushing her to experience everything she can—including Aden. But as much as he wants her, starting a relationship with Sawyer puts them both at risk.

For Aden, the past doesn’t stay there; it shows up unexpectedly, uncontrollably, and doesn’t care whose life it wrecks.


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From St Marin's Griffin...


The propulsive second novel in a new contemporary trilogy about unforgettable love, scorching desire, and dangerous secrets.

When Abigail Rhodes bought that old house she fell in love with in Blink, Texas, she got more than she bargained for. After being told by the local psychic that it is filled with a passionate energy from the previous owners, who died years ago, Abby decides to fix up her beloved house and reluctantly moves in. But ever since then, strange things have been happening in her newly renovated home, and Abby has been plagued with dreams that wake her up and leave her breathless.

After a tumultuous life these last few years, Jordan Gatewood is following what amounts to a trail of breadcrumbs in an effort to find a renewed sense of purpose. Searching for the truth about the man his adoptive-father really was, Jordan makes his way to the old house where his father was murdered, in Blink--and right to the petite, understated beauty that answers the door. It's not long before Jordan realizes, quite unexpectedly, that Abby is the perfect woman for him. Jordan doesn't believe in ghosts or fate, but he does know that the powerful connection he feels for this woman started the day he met her in that house and he is determined to make her his.

Robin is a successful Corporate Attorney, and was proud to be the lover of the most sought after bachelor in the state of Texas--until he abruptly breaks off their relationship, leaving her confused, heartbroken and bitter. When she discovers that he's left her for another woman, a woman she considers beneath her, Robin is determined to teach him a brutal lesson.

A man like Jordan has too many secrets, secrets that, if found out, could not only destroy his relationship with this other woman, but that could also cost him the biggest business deal of his life, and possibly, his freedom. Robin is the last person he wants to go up against, and she will stop at nothing to get him back or to make him pay for his betrayal, even if that means unleashing those secrets. The question is, will Jordan let her? Or will his all-consuming obsession with Abby win out, in Seducing Abby Rhodes by J.D. Mason.



 From InterMix...


Their existence was a secret the government stumbled upon. In exchange for continued autonomy, the paranormals entered an alliance with the government. Now they are A.L.F.A.: Alpha League Federal Agency, sworn to protect and serve humanity.

Brilliant scientist Melinda Caster has discovered a new strain of the Zika virus that stimulates synaptic growth in embryos, causing neuron development beyond normal human levels. Way beyond, like ESP-levels of cognitive abilities. When the lab is broken into, Melinda realizes that someone has been keeping tabs on her research and wants it for themselves. A happy accident destroys critical data before it can fall into the wrong hands, but unfortunately that makes Melinda and her perfect memory a target.

A.L.F.A sends in jaguar-shifter Agent Parish Hamel to discover who is after the virus and why. The beautiful scientist acts like catnip to his senses and throws his mating instincts into overdrive. And then she disappears along with the only sample of the virus…. Now Parish must canvas the darkest areas of the supernatural underground to rescue Melinda, and what he discovers is beyond a paranormal’s worst nightmare.





From Pocket Books...


In this second of the sultry, Western-set Coming Home series from New York Times bestselling author Harper Sloan, Quinn Davis might finally have a shot at her own happily-ever-after—but will she let love in, or will she tell it to go ahead and kiss her boots?

Quinn Davis prefers to live her life quietly. She’s the stereotypical tomboy with two overprotective big brothers who have always been there to protect her, especially from devilishly handsome cowboys with silver tongues. That is, until Tate Montgomery comes riding into town. Their first meeting, however, is far from something out of a fairy tale and only further convinces Quinn that men aren’t worth her time.

The only place Tate Montgomery ever truly felt at home growing up was during the long, sweltering summer months he spent at his Gram and Paw’s farm in Pine Oak, Texas. Now, Tate has returned to his childhood sanctuary seeking a fresh start—but if he’s being entirely honest, he’s not just back for the wranglers and Stetsons. During those summers, Quinn was a friend-turned-young-love who Tate lost when life threw him a curveball and he cut all ties to his past; but all it takes is one glance at the raven-haired beauty he did his best to forget for him to realize just how much he’s been missing….





From Kylie Scott...


Being young is all about the experiences: the first time you skip school, the first time you fall in love…the first time someone holds a gun to your head.
After being held hostage during a robbery at the local convenience store, seventeen-year-old Edie finds her attitude about life shattered. Unwilling to put up with the snobbery and bullying at her private school, she enrolls at the local public high school, crossing paths with John. The boy who risked his life to save hers.

While Edie’s beginning to run wild, however, John’s just starting to settle down. After years of partying and dealing drugs with his older brother, he’s going straight—getting to class on time, and thinking about the future.

An unlikely bond grows between the two as John keeps Edie out of trouble and helps her broaden her horizons. But when he helps her out with another first—losing her virginity—their friendship gets complicated.

Meanwhile, Edie and John are pulled back into the dangerous world they narrowly escaped. They were lucky to survive the first time, but this time they have more to lose—each other.






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Saturday, February 4, 2017

Deep by Kylie Scott ~ Review

Source:  Purchased audio book

Don't miss a beat with the fourth and final novel in the USA Today bestselling Stage Dive series from Kylie Scott.

Positive. With two little lines on a pregnancy test, everything in Lizzy Rollins' ordinary life is about to change forever. And all because of one big mistake in Vegas with Ben Nicholson, the irresistibly sexy bass player for Stage Dive. So what if Ben's the only man she's ever met who can make her feel completely safe, cherished, and out of control with desire at the same time? Lizzy knows the gorgeous rock star isn't looking for anything more permanent than a good time, no matter how much she wishes differently.

Ben knows Lizzy is off limits. Completely and utterly. She's his best friend's little sister now, and no matter how hot the chemistry is between them, no matter how sweet and sexy she is, he's not going to go there. But when Ben is forced to keep the one girl he's always had a weakness for out of trouble in Sin City, he quickly learns that what happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay there. Now he and Lizzie are connected in the deepest way possible... but will it lead to a connection of the heart?






Ben's story is different than his band mates, his place in the band a different one.  His roots are shallow and he loves his freedom.  There are no fast cars and huge mansions.  He loves to jam with a friend, learn more instruments, and do as he pleases.  Yes, that means a different women every night.  No relationships.  No commitments.  Just his music and the few people he's allowed close to him.  Living his dream.  Yeah, he's attracted to Liz but she's off limits until he can't resist any longer.

So this story plays out very differently.  Ben tried resisting.  That didn't work.  He stayed away.  That didn't work.  He tried having her back once the pregnancy come to light.  That didn't work.  You get the pattern.  He wants to do what's right but he wants to hold on to what his life was before.  Of course, Lizzie has no choice in the changes she's facing.  And the battle begins.

I do like Liz.  She stands up to him but she also can't seem to get over him.  The desire to have him be a part of their child's life is strong but she's not going to take advantage of him.  That's not who she is.  She tries and she tries some more but it's not working.

And here in is the problem.  It's hard to watch her try so hard.  It's hard to watch him refuse to recognize what's really going on with his feelings.  It's a hard battle peppered with some sweet moments, some funny lines and some sexy times.  And I did come to love Ben but it took the whole book for that to happen.  I'm the kind of reader that wants to love my guy sooner.

Ben is real.  Liz is real.  And they add a lot to the world that is Stage Dive.  I have loved this series from beginning to end just some parts more than others.  It's a great conclusion to the series and I'm happy to see the closer I wanted for Jimmy in this one.  And I loved Bean.  That one kept a few secrets till the end.  I loved that and had actually hoped it was the truth.  Gonna have to read to understand that comment.

You'll want to read Ben and Liz's story if you've enjoyed this series and who couldn't enjoy this series!  Seriously love rock band stories!



                               


  




Saturday, January 14, 2017

Play (Stage Dive, #2) by Kylie Scott ~ Review

Source: Received book as a gift.

Kylie Scott returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to international bestseller Lick.

Mal Ericson, drummer for the world famous rock band Stage Dive, needs to clean up his image fast—at least for a little while. Having a good girl on his arm should do the job just fine. Mal doesn't plan on this temporary fix becoming permanent, but he didn't count on finding the one right girl.

Anne Rollins never thought she'd ever meet the rock god who plastered her teenage bedroom walls—especially not under these circumstances. Anne has money problems. Big ones. But being paid to play the pretend girlfriend to a wild life-of-the-party drummer couldn't end well. No matter how hot he is. Or could it?









I so loved the first book in this series, Lick, but this one was even better!  How is it better?  It's Mal.  It's all Mal.

Mal is clearly a living breathing guy that just took control of this story.  I can just see him sitting by the author and demanding things go a certain way.  That's how he is.  I adore him.  He reminds me of salted caramel.  He has the sweet side that includes his humor and sexy rock star ways.  He's smooth and has all the right moves.  He's sexy gorgeous and kisses like a dream ruining you for every other guy on the planet.  He's fun to be around and the life of the party.  But he has this salty side too.  He turns sad and you just want to fix it.  And his sad is real.  It's not some brooding thing.  And I so love salted caramel because it's just so real.


As you can tell, Mal is real for me.  But I adore Anne too.  She's down to earth and not letting his star status make her crazy though he claims she has crazy eyes just for him.  Anne has been a fan for years but she doesn't let Mal get away with swooping her off her feet...literally.  She has her own issues from her past but she pushes it away and lives her life for now.  I really liked her.

Of course, there were characters I already knew from book 1.  I was excited to see David and Ev again.  While I know who Jimmy and Ben are, I'm excited to read their stories.  The band is a family and they are there for each other.  It's enjoyable.

Did I mention how sexy Mal is?  Yeah, there are some yummy kissing and hot bed breaking times. Ha.  It's clearly for adults only.

This is the kind of story that you just consume because you don't want to put it down and you have to know what happens for these characters.  I read it in one day.

A salted caramel kinda read and I enjoyed it's smooth and yummy taste!


                                          




Saturday, December 31, 2016

Lick (Stage Dive, #1) by Kylie Scott ~ Review

Source: Purchased audio book


Waking up in Vegas was never meant to be like this.

Evelyn Thomas's plans for celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Las Vegas were big. Huge. But she sure never meant to wake up on the bathroom floor with a hangover to rival the black plague, a very attractive half-naked tattooed man in her room, and a diamond on her finger large enough to scare King Kong. Now if she could just remember how it all happened.

One thing is certain, being married to one of the hottest rock stars on the planet is sure to be a wild ride.







Jess has been after me to read this series and since she gave me books two and three for Christmas (I already had book one), I think it's time!

I'm such a sucker for couples that are better together than they are apart and this couple is certainly one of those.  David and Ev fall fast - instalove - but I loved every moment of it!  David's crazy life as a rock star has gotten to him.  He can't write songs and the fake world around him leaves him empty.  Evelyn grounds him from the first moment they meet.  And while he brings some crazy into her life, Ev responds to David like she has no one else.  Better together.  That's what couples should always be - better together.  But when two people come from such different worlds, there are bound to be issues.  Lots and lots of issues.  A $200 tank top is one of them.

I really enjoyed these characters - the whole band really.  I'm excited that there are more books for each.  Mal (the DRUMMER - I so love drummers) is the one I'm most excited to read and it's next!  All these characters are the reason I fell in love with this book.  

Of course, the story was interesting with lots of places for me to cheer and shout.  I loved that (at different points in the story) each of them struggled to let the other back into their heart.  It felt like the relationship had to be earned again and again despite how quickly it happened.  That made up for the instalove for me. 

The writing is first person (my favorite) and completely from Evelyn's point of view.  I think the only thing that could have made this book better would be if we got to be inside David's head.  All the little plot points where wrapped up - something that I always look for.  And the way is paved for Mal.  He makes a comment near the end of this book that he's not going down the marriage path. HA!  You're next sucker! 

Rock star drama, cuddle time with side of yummy kissing - this story will capture you!