Friday, February 28, 2014

Reel Trouble (Wild Women of Alaska #1) by Tiffinie Helmer ~*~*~*~*~ Cover Reveal



From USA Today Bestselling Author Tiffinie Helmer comes a NEW series!  The Wild WOMEN of Alaska!!!  Add Reel Trouble to your Goodreads Want To Read shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20931468-reel-trouble

I have loved the Wild MEN of Alaska ... can't wait for these!!

Blurb

This time he's fishing for forever…
From the moment Treat meets the new Deputy Chief of Dutch Harbor Seana Brogan, he's caught, and that's before she arrests him. Unfortunately his love 'em and leave 'em ways have proceeded him, and Treat suddenly finds himself in uncharted waters with Seana easily resisting his charms. Fighting to get Seana to take his intentions seriously will be the most challenging fishing he's ever done.

She refuses to bite…
No matter how tempting Treat Devereux seems, Seana knows the captain of the Sea Wolf is nothing but trouble—the kind of trouble that could cost her, not only her heart, but also her job. The last thing she needs is to hook up with the town's notorious bad boy. Not when she must prove to all the naysayers that she was hired as Deputy Chief based on her own merits and not because of who her father is.

While this Deadliest Catch town is taking bets on how long she'll last, the Real Housewives of Dutch Harbor have their own agenda and they're experts at tying people in knots.




Author Bio


Tiffinie is always up for a gripping adventure. Raised in Alaska, she was dragged 'Outside' by her husband, but escapes the lower forty-eight to spend her summers commercial fishing on the Bering Sea.
A mother of four, Tiffinie divides her time between enjoying her family, throwing her acclaimed pottery, and writing of flawed characters in unique and severe situations.


Links

Website: www.TiffinieHelmer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffiniehelmerauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TiffinieHelmer
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5782859.Tiffinie_Helmer

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Seductive Nights - new series by Lauren Blakely - First Night & Night After Night ~*~*~ Cover Reveal

We are extremely excited to share the covers for the wicked hot Seductive Nights Series, Lauren's first erotic romance series. The first novel in this erotic romance is NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, releasing May 12 and can be read as a standalone romance. The prequel novella releasing with it called FIRST NIGHT is a reworking of the previously released ebook FIRST NIGHT AND EVER AFTERS. It's no longer available on retailers, but will be republished in its new form in May and we can't wait!! Don't miss the beautiful covers below and the giveaway! 

Message from Lauren: 

I am having a blast writing Clay and Julia's love story. They are a super sexy and feisty couple and I cannot wait to share them with readers! Clay is all alpha male hot guy in a suit with a tender heart, and Julia is one of my favorite heroines. I do feel I should warn readers -- he's my dirtiest of my dirty-talking heroes, and if you've read Playing With Her Heart that's saying something :)  


First Night -Cover
ABOUT FIRST NIGHT: An erotic novella from the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Blakely... It was only supposed to be one night... When the sexy-as-sin lawyer walked into her bar in San Francisco,Julia Bell simply wanted a break from the troubles that kept chasing her. That escape came in the form of sinfully handsome Clay Nichols, a man who captivates her mind AND turns her inside out with pleasure.The attraction is electric and they share one scorchingly hot night together, but they also discover there is more than just off-the-charts chemistry; the connection between them runs deep. Clay never thought he'd return to New York with this woman still on his mind. But he can't get her out of his system, and he needs more of her...He wants more than just the first night... *This is a prequel novella to the erotic romance NIGHT AFTER NIGHT.



   
Night After Night - Cover
ABOUT NIGHT AFTER NIGHT: A sensual, emotionally-charged erotic romance from the New York Timesand USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Blakely... He plays to win and isn't afraid to break all the rules... Fiery bartender Julia Bell has been hit on by her fair share of customers, but has never been tempted to dip so much as a toe in that particular dating pool. She wants a man who can claim her body AND captivate her mind. Enter Clay Nichols, a lawyer with a dirty mind and a mouth to match. Confident, sexy, and commanding, he takes Julia to new heights of pleasure. And after one unforgettable weekend together,he craves more of her. If only she hadn't taken off without saying goodbye... Julia has no room in her life for commitment, not while she has serious trouble breathing down her neck, thanks to the criminal dabblings of a former flame. She doesn't want to involve anyone she cares about in the kind of danger that's chasing her and that's the problem with Clay-she's falling for him. Hard. He makes her heart race, and sets her body on fire. He's determined to keep her in his life, no matter the cost. She's the woman he desires in every way. But when the past threatens to destroy any chance at a future, she has to make a choice -keep running, or give love a shot with a man who can hold her imagination, and her heart, night after night... 

NIGHT AFTER NIGHT TEASER: Her eyes darkened with lust as she stared at him. Her reaction madehim hotter, harder. "I'm being punished for turning you on?" Another shake of his head. "No. You are being rewarded for turning meon. But we're doing it my way. You teased the f*&k out of me, and nowI want to watch you squirm. Crawl up on my bed and get on your hands and knees." She held up her wrists, a sexy wink in her eyes. "I've been waiting for this." "Go, woman. And leave your shoes and stockings on." 




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Night After Night -Full Cover Wrap  

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About Lauren Blakely: Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He’s Mine, Playing With Her Heart, and Trophy Husband. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.  


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Links:

Website: http://www.laurenblakely.com/
Blog: http://laurenblakelybooks.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenBlakelyBooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurenBlakely3

NIGHT AFTER NIGHT
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19300203-night-after-night

FIRST NIGHT
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/edit/19052161-first-night

Lauren Blakely
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6860216.Lauren_Blakely

Friday, February 21, 2014

Kandi Steiner Cover Reveal and Sale!


Song Chaser Cover Reveal


Add Song Chaser (Chasers #2) to your TBR list today!

For almost a year, Tanner West has tried to shake his feelings for his long time best friend, Paisley Bronson. She was the perfect girl to fit the lyrics in all his favorite songs – the girl he had always wanted. When she fell in love with another man before Tanner had the chance to tell her how he felt, he was left with no resolve to find love again. Burying himself in school and easy girls has become his new lifestyle, but when Kellee Brooks shows up at his favorite bar, he begins to think there may be another verse to his song, after all.

Kellee Brooks moved to New York City for one thing: escape. Growing up in a small town where her entire life was planned out for her, she’s desperate to break free and find herself without following the same path as her mom. Kellee thought working at the local dive bar would mean more money for school, but when she meets the smoldering, scarred honey eyes of Tanner West, she finds there’s much more hiding in the smoky building than just a few tips.

With Paisley still haunting Tanner and Kellee vowing to save anyone the trouble of loving her, will the pain and fear keep them apart – or will they find a way to rewrite their song together?

Break free with this heartbreaking story of letting go and letting love in.

Tag Chaser Sale


Tag Chaser (Chasers #1) is on sale for 99 cents!


Want to know what people are saying about Tag Chaser?


Here are a couple of teasers to whet your appetite!!

 


Last but not least, here's what I thought about it!

I HEART BOOKS REVIEW

Tag Chaser (Chasers #1) by Kandi Steiner
Review by Theresa Esterline
Stars: 5 

This "chaser" turns into a runner! Wonderful story of recovering from betrayal and facing your fears head on ... after a bit of running :) My husband has to travel for work and is sometimes gone 3-4 weeks, I can't even imagine what it would be like if he was deployed. Gone for months at a time fighting for his life and our freedom. Thanks to all those who serve or have family in the service. And now a bit about the book ...

Paisley and McKenzie are best friends and have been for quite a while. Neither of them have settled down yet, even though they graduated from college a few years ago. Tonight they are heading to their favorite bar, where everyone knows their name. As Kenz is ordering, Paisley notices some creep checking her out. She tries to move away from him and somewhat succeeds as they make it to the dance floor. But in no time, Mr. Creepster is grinding up against Kenz, Paisley tells him to get lost so of course he grabs her next. He is revolting, drunk, smells and is hurting her arms, but before she can even decide how to get out of the situation, strong arms wrap around her and pull her from danger. She is mesmerized by the Dreamboat who is about to deck Mr. Creepster, she jumps in before that happens, if they fight he'll get kicked out before she can get to know him. The bouncers remove the creepy drunk and now the fun begins. There is only one problem, Paisley just made a bet with Kenz to stop chasing after military men. Anyone want to bet if the muscular knight in shinning armor is in the service?

Favorite passage: "I think I'm more of a dark knight than a knight in shinning armor." 

Connect with Kandi!

Kandi Steiner 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/kandisteiner

Until next time!  Have a great weekend everyone! ~Theresa

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Blogger Beginnings...

Blogger Beginnings...

Hi All ... MB has given me some tips on how to post on a blog, this is a first for me - hope I'm doing it right.  Please be patient with me as I transition :)

Here's a bit about me while you wait for our next post...




I'm 38 years old and haven been married 15 years as of July 4th, 2013. My husband, Aaron, proposed on Christmas Eve. We have a 7 year old daughter, Emma. We a currently in our 3rd home and now live 10 miles from work (we both work at a Fortune 100 company in the Chemical industry). We love to travel in our Motor Home or via plane to go on Caribbean cruises (my daughter and I took her 7th cruise in October 2012 and have another planned for November 2013). My husband and I both lost weight in 2009-2010 (a combined total of 175 pounds). We've each gained some back, but I'm still down 20 of my original 60 pounds - trying to behave to get it back off! Reading my kindle keeps my hands busy so when I have down time I do not find myself looking for something to eat! If I am not traveling or reading, I like to scrapbook, go to our county fairs (as my husband and I used to raise Pygmy goats), or go to the movies. What do I love to read? All things contemporary romance ... It can be Erotica, Mystery, Suspense, Paranormal, Military, as long as there is romance I will read it! I have over 700 unread books on my kindle and usually read 2-3 a week depending on length. Thank goodness for Goodreads so I can keep them organized!!

Well ... that is all for now.......  ~Theresa

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Finding Solace







Title: Finding Solace
Author: Barbara Speak
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: November 24th, 2013




Sadie Warren is a walking contradiction. The confidence she wears on the outside is only to cover the scars that are imbedded on her soul. Coming out of an abusive relationship where she was stripped of her security and confidence, she chooses to bury it under every man she gives her body to.

After one intoxicated night that she will never remember in its entirety, everything begins to change. Being seen more for her positive attributes and less for her faults, Sadie arises from the dark and into a place she feels safe. But with that comes a chain of events that blur the lines of everything she thought she needed and everything she's beginning to want.
Will fear keep her from the one thing she believes she desires most or will fate take a turn unexpectedly and change everything?


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I am a hard working wife and mother of two of the best kids ever. I spend my days sneaking in any reading that I can. When the idea of Finding Solace came to me, I had no choice but to get it out of my head and put it into yours.
























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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Collaboration Blog Tour











This is not your typical rock star romance. For one, the “rock star” is a rapper. And not just any rapper. Trace is the hottest ticket in the music industry right now, regardless of which definition of ‘hot’ you choose.

Taryn Starr is not the girl-next-door who unknowingly meets a celebrity. Known as “America’s Sweetheart,” the reigning country music princess and world-renowned superstar knows exactly who Trace is…or does she?

Their worlds collide when the musicians whose paths were never destined to cross are forced by their joint record label to collaborate on a song. The sparks fly and ignite a fire that blazes hotter with every minute they spend together—for better or worse. One thing’s for certain, the two media magnets can’t deny their explosive chemistry, but will life in the spotlight ultimately bring Trace and Taryn together or force them apart?

***This contemporary romance new adult novel is for mature audiences. The language alone would make a sailor blush (the guy’s a rapper, remember?) so 18+ only, please.











Excerpt 2

The limo driver opens my door and just as I’m about to swing my legs out, I catch a glimpse of the guy who snaked my award. He and his entourage are working the carpet, though instead of keeping their distance from the masses who are screaming his name, they’re actually hugging and kissing everyone they come in contact with. You have got to be kidding me. “Ridiculous,” my mom says, the distaste evident in her voice. “Couldn’t they have more class?”

Ignoring her, I continue to carefully exit the vehicle, and soon the crowd collectively starts to holler my name.  After waving, I start my walk and can’t help but notice he stops just outside the doors and turns around. Obviously disappointed the crowd is no longer all about him.  I happily sign a few autographs while feeling his gaze on me from the corner of my eyes.  Trying to ignore it, I continue signing, waiting for him to make his way inside.  “That’s enough,” my mom tells the young girl holding her paper and pen to me.  Shooing her hand off the paper, I smile and sign anyway, handing it back to the girl.  Her ecstatic yelling and jumping is enough to make me giggle. 

My mom, not willing to take any chance of me disobeying her again, firmly places her hand on my elbow and leads me back up the carpeted walkway.  My laughter quickly quiets and my smile turns down when I spot him still standing there, staring directly at me.  Other than his two bodyguards standing at either side of him, no one else is around.  Those mesmerizing blue eyes bore into me the closer I get.  Swallowing hard, I will my heart to calm down before I reach him. 

He places his hand on the door handle and opens it for me.  I quietly give him my thanks and enter with my mom following close behind. When the doors shut, he comes alongside me. “I just wanted to say congratulations on the award.” He holds his hand out for me to shake and when I place my hand in his, I’m amazed how soft his hands feel. I guess if I wasn’t plucking guitar strings all day, that’s how my hands would feel too. Unexpectedly, he pulls me into him and his lips brush against my cheek as he whispers, “But it should have been mine.” With a chuckle, he walks away, once again leaving before I have a chance to respond.



Michelle Lynn

Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids. She developed a love of reading at a young age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to write. With the encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one of the many stories that have been floating around in her head. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can be found playing with her kids, talking to her mom on the phone, or hanging out with her family and friends. But after chasing around twin preschoolers all day, she always cherishes her relaxation time after putting the kids to bed.

Nevaeh Lee

Nevaeh’s first exposure to writing began in a middle school creative writing class. She was reprimanded for composing a politically incorrect story and forced to re-write about a “safer” topic. Being the writing rebel that she is, Nevaeh always likes to push the envelope a bit and never re-writes, unless her editor insists on it.

When she’s not writing, Nevaeh is a freelance book editor ;).  And though she spends a good chunk of her time reading, writing, and editing, she can also be found hanging out with her family and taking road trips, exploring the area around wherever she happens to be living at the time. Even though “home” will always be Texas, she has lived in several different states and countries, but currently resides in the DC metro area.









Monday, February 10, 2014

Matter of Choice Blog Tour

Good Morning and Happy Monday!!

So I hope you all had a great weekend I know I did :)  I saw the Lego Movie with my kids and got the chance to read a few great books :D  Of course they were the lure me in type books where they make the first one free and then you HAVE to buy the rest of the series since well you already read the first and are invested in the journey. Oh how I love those they .... sorry tangent.  :p

Sooooo the book we have is a NEW RELEASE!!!! YAY!!!!  Matter of Choice by R.M. Alexander sounds like an amazing story full of longing and just reading the synopsis I'm all angsty, ugh.  So I hope you enjoy this book we have for you today!



Title: Matter of Choice
Author: RM Alexander
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: January 21, 2014




Some promises can’t be kept.



Shannon Winters’ picture perfect marriage is in shambles after a car accident left her husband an amnesiac. The commitment to vows he doesn’t remember making keeps her fighting while covering up the parade of other women and a spectacle of bad behavior. Her career as owner and manager at a successful boutique hotel alongside the Hudson River keeps is her refuge, but, at thirty-seven years old, what she craves is the bond to be repaired.



Even twenty years after high school, Triston Keyes continues to be haunted by the memories of the girl he’d lost, the only woman he’s ever loved. When he meets Shannon during a vacation, he finally has the chance to apologize. It’s the only hope he has if he ever wants to fall in love with anyone else.



Sparks rekindle between them, and Shannon struggles to find a reason to stay true to a broken marriage which is quickly crumbling as she gravitates towards the forgotten love.



Until her husband pleas for her to come back.



But when the depth of betrayal is revealed, Shannon must choose her vows-and her beloved hotel-or to remain true to her heart; while Triston must fight to keep the past from catching up to his future.



Both know nothing is a matter of luck, but a matter of choice …







Excerpt One:



She reached toward his hand, her heart shuddering as he flinched away. “Greg, Greg, come on.” She sidled up next to him, pressing his hand, still tight around the bottleneck, gently downward and ignoring his glare. No doubt he resented the intrusion. It didn’t matter. He’d come to the only sanctuary she had, allowing him to ruin it was not an option. “How about you come rest in one of the guest rooms? I have a vacancy. You can watch some TV, maybe get some sleep.” She kept her other hand rested on one of his fading biceps, the fingers feeling alien against a memory of gym-toned masculinity.



Greg snatched his arm from reach, defiance hardening the charcoal in his eyes, his voice a snarl. “I don’t want to sleep. I want to party.” He grinned, pushing against her weaker hold to raise the bottle as he surveyed the room. His voice bellowed once again. “Where’s a pretty date wanting some great entertainment? I’ve got it right here.” He gestured towards his groin, bellowing laughter.



The words and gesture cut hard against her. With eyes closed, she found her center and whispered words more damaging to her sanity than his feral actions. “The entertainment will begin later. First, you should lie down. You’ll want to be at your best for the party tonight, won’t you?”




Excerpt Two:



He snorted and chuckled. “You’ll call security on me? Like anyone in security scares me? That Stevens rent-a-cop-he’s a joke. I said, Get out of my way!”



The hands which had spent the better part of ten years caressing her skin and holding her with happiness and sorrow shot out and grabbed her shoulders, his grip hard against her skin. She yelped and then screamed as he pulled her up off her feet, glaring with angry eyes, then threw her against the wall. Unable to gain her balance in time, she shrunk to the floor in a crumbled heap, staring at her husband as he turned away without a second look and strode in to the banquet room. Tears spilled down her cheeks as his booming voice blasted through the air, and then terror struck as Rick looked up, then past Greg to meet her with first startled then enraged eyes.



Her voice didn’t find its way out of her mouth in time to stop Rick from barreling towards Greg, arms wide and ready to tackle. Shrieks and gasps ricocheted out of the banquet room and pounced off the walls, pummeling Shannon like bees as Greg glowered at the teenager. A single hook landed hard and precise against the boy’s temple, sending him sprawling to the ground. Senators and chair people rushed to his side, and others wrapping their arms tight against Greg’s drunken rage, encasing him with immobilizing restraint.



Excerpt Three:



She smiled as she rested her fingers in his palm. “This is beginning to dangerously resemble a date.” With the word in the hanging in the air, her mind relaxed. It was said, and now could be refuted, adjusted as needed.



She stepped out of the car, then backed into it when Triston didn’t step back to give her room. “We have rules, sir.”



“Yes, we do. And my favorite rule is to treat you like the lady you are.”



She shook her head, and waited until he allowed her enough berth and generously dropping her hand to keep up appearances. As they drew nearer to the front door, she looked over to his grinning face. He looked like a school boy escorting the class beauty. They were neither, and his expression made her laugh. “What am I going to do with you?”



His lips tilted into a lopsided smile. “There are so many wonderful ways I could answer that, but, you know, we have these rules, and …”





Excerpt Four:



“I think you’re underestimating my commitment here.”



“I think you’re getting ahead of yourself.”



“Am I?” He leaned forward, his knuckle cupping her chin as he edged it upwards and softly pressing his lips against her mouth. Her every fiber wanted to fight him, to push him away, but their skin pressed together felt too good, and she melted into him.



Slowly, they parted, her voice hoarse as she spoke. “We shouldn’t …” She couldn’t bear to open her eyes. She didn’t want to see the expectations and hope she imagined to be shimmering in his gaze, or reveal the shame and uncertainty she knew was in hers.



He pressed a finger against her lips, leaning forward to whisper in her ear, his breath intoxicatingly warm. “Don’t say ‘we shouldn’t’ anything. Open your eyes sweetheart, look at me.” He paused, and she could feel him back away. Setting her jaw firm, her lids eased open, staring into his gaze a mere inches away. “It was one kiss Shy. That’s all. And I won’t go further than that until you’re ready. But to make it clear, I love you. It might seem impossible, it’s been years and we haven’t spent much time together since I came to the Grande. But I realized this afternoon, when I took a jog down that path we walked… I loved you in high school. Honestly, truly loved you. I screwed it up. But the love never really went away.”



I HEART BOOKS REVIEW

Matter of Choice by R.M Alexander
Review by Jennifer Ballam
Stars:4

This book is a predictable one, to be fair most romances are but I love them anyway! This one is well written and although you can predict almost every twist and turn that happens you stay with the author on this ride as you cannot but help love the characters that you should and despise the ones your meant to!!

This story is all about Sharron and how she is struggling to hang on to her marriage with a husband, Greg, who has been suffering from amnesia since a car accident almost 2 years ago but she's trying to do the right thing. I mean she is isn't she. . . she did make the vow in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer. It was an easy mantra to chant, that is until Triston, her first love and heartbreak, walks into her hotel to stay for the week, along with his girlfriend.

As I said at the beginning this is a predictable romance and the twists and turns that happen in the book are not overly surprising ones but I have to say that the way that the author wrote the story and the characters emotions had me gripped and crossing my fingers for a good outcome. The twist at the end, or at least the instigator of it, was one you knew was coming and I could help but smile and cheer for Sharron and Triston when that divorce finally came.

A sweet romance, one that does not have those sex scenes that most have nowadays, but this romance shows that those scenes are more often than not are simply not needed. Yes they could have been put in here but that would have detracted from what was a lovely sweet romance, I mean every girl wants the one they love to stand up in a crowded restaurant and declare their undying love for them!!!

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RM Alexander is an author of Contemporary and Paranormal Romance. Her current novel, "Matter of Choice" is releasing in January 2014.



She has been writing since she was 10 years old. Many times, she stopped writing for months or even years at a time, but always came back to it until, in 2009, an idea came to her she couldn't put down. Over the next two years, she wrote and revised "Shadows", which will becoming available in spring/summer of 2014.



Another novel, "Matter of Choice", found its way to paper in 2010 during the revision process for "Shadows". And as "Shadows" was making its rounds to literary agencies, "Matter of Choice" was finished and slated for release in January of 2014.



With characters who look for love in wrong places and are victims of the worse kind of betrayals while fighting for what they want and believe in, RM's novels promise a good read with unexpected twists and turns.



When she's not writing, RM is spending time with her husband and two small children in Michigan. She loves to travel, especially to Walt Disney World, and can often be found on Twitter or Facebook chatting with other authors and fans.





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I hope you enjoyed learning about R.M. Alexander and her book Matter of Choice and added it to your TBR!

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