Spotlight Tour: SOUTHERN BOYS SERIES by C.A. Harms

Title: Forgiving Reed


Series: Southern Boys #1


Author: C.A. Harms


Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance


Published: October 13, 2014

Kori suffered a great loss, one that left her feeling so desolate and alone, that she believed nothing would ever fill the void... The only thing that kept her going was the one little piece of joy she still had in her life, her baby boy, Rhett. She had no choice but to move forward and give her son the best life she could. Which meant moving back home. Except there was one problem. Home was where Reed would be... The man who once held her heart, then shattered it into a million pieces. Grieving the loss of Rhetts dad, and learning to forgive those who have betrayed her, Kori was battling it all. But will she ever have the strength to forgive Reed?

Review

Heartbreak, loss and forgiveness are at the core of this book. Kori loses Blake, her boyfriend, best friend and father of her unborn child in a tragic accident. She has to give birth without him and attempt to bring Rhett up in a loving home with memories of his father all around! Reed was Kori's first love until he cheated as a drunken teenager. Now he is a man has he changed and can he be the man to bring Kori out of her sadness? One of my great loves is sexy men with babies and this book gives me that over and over. This book is more about emotions than hot sex (although there is passion) and I for one liked it. I'm going to go on to read more from this author and look forward to book 2 in this series. I award 4 stars~ Rosie

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Title: Finding Gavin


Series: Southern Boys #2


Author: C.A. Harms


Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance


Published: December 30, 2014

Gavin was a broken hearted cowboy from Savannah... The one she fell for even though he tried to warn her away. Maria’s entire life had been one rejection after another, always going after things that were just out of reach. Gavin was no exception. She wanted him, so desperately... But life had a way of making things unattainable, at least for her anyway. Just when things began to change, once again the darkness glooms, and Maria finds that her happy ending may once again be… Unreachable.

Review

Thank goodness for blogging! Without it I may never have discovered this brilliant series. Hot cowboys and feisty females make for great reading in my mind. Maria is a strong female on the outside but inside she doesn't believe she is good enough for anyone to love her. Gavin is going through a traumatic divorce and had put big walls up around his heart. However, the sexual chemistry between the two of them is palpable and exciting but can they put their pasts to one side and focus on each other?? I love that C.A.Harms weaves the characters from book one Loving Reed, into this boo, this helps to make the characters more real and their lives more accessible This is an author and series which I am looking forward to reading more from in 2015. I award this book 5 stars ~ Rosie

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Title: Loving Colt


Series: Southern Boys #3


Author: C.A. Harms


Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance


Published: February 14, 2015

Alexis and Colt never planned on crossing paths. Alexis and her three year old daughter were running from their past and Colt was looking for his future. Neither planning to find salvation in one another. One night changed it all… And they had no hope of ever being the same again. Finding a way to make things work, when it feels like everything is against them, is something they will have to work hard to overcome. Will Colt be strong enough to handle Alexis's past? Or will it be too much?

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I am lost for words at the end of this fantastic series. I have absolutely loved every word. Hot cowboys, great plotlines, twists turns and a whole lot more. I award this book 5 stars and the series 5 stars ~ Rosie

Author of the bestselling series, Southern Boys. I live in Central Illinois and have always had a love for books. Writing was something I have also enjoyed for years and until the last couple years it was something I kept to myself. Taking a chance I submitted one of my novels and wahlah, here I am today. Over 15 published books later and still going strong. It is so easy to get lost in the world of fiction. I'm a mother of two, one high schooler and a second grader, I know almost seven years separates the two. What was I thinking? lol With a 7 year old in the house I would say I have developed a liking for the Disney channel, As if I had a choice. It was that or the Channel surfing my husband does. You know just when you find yourself interested in something, BAM, it is changed to a new show. Ugh! So Disney it is, Children's network and all those crazy kid shows... I have a few favorites ;)

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Book Tour: UNTIL JAX by AURORA ROSE REYNOLDS

 

Meet Jax and Ellie in this instalove, alpha romance!

Until Jax is LIVE!  #Boom

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Ellie Anthony isn’t looking for love. She isn’t even looking for a man, but when Jax Mayson insists on keeping her and her daughter safe, she’s left with no choice but to trust him. Now she just hopes she doesn’t get hurt when she falls hard for a guy who’s known for breaking hearts.

Jax Mayson knows that Ellie is his BOOM the moment he sees her. When he finds out she has a daughter, he realizes he wants a family, and he will do whatever is necessary to keep both of his girls safe, even if that means facing the demons from his past.

Review

Holy Hot Alpha!!! This book is amazing. Jax is just one amazing character both inside and out. We know from previous books that he has had a tough time growing up but you will still enjoy this book if you come in cold to the character, Author Aurora Rose Reynolds knows how to write captivating stories I read this book in one sitting it was so good. I don't want to give too much away. But go get your One click on and buy this book. I easily award it 5 stars ~ Rosie



 

Excerpt:  Until Jax

“Thank you again for taking me.” Pulling my eyes from the road for a brief moment, I look at Ellie. Her head is resting against the window, her legs pulled up onto the seat, tucked near her ass, and her arms are wrapped tight around them. One thing I’ve noticed about her over the last few hours is she’s always wrapping her arms around herself or tucking her body into a tight ball. It’s like she’s forcing herself to stay together.

“I told you I got you, baby,” I say gently, wanting more than anything to take her hand in mine, but every time I touch her, she freezes up like she’s waiting for me to strike out at her, and I would be lying if I said that didn’t piss me the fuck off. It does; it feels like a slap in the face every time it happens.

“I know,” she whispers, and the tears I hear in her voice cause a sharp pain in my chest.

Fuck.

“This is the turnoff.” Her feet go to the floorboard and her hands to the dash as she sits up taller, moving her face closer to the windshield. We drive up a long dirt driveway with forest and the occasional broken down car on each side. When we make it to the top of the hill, a singlewide trailer comes into view, with junk cars and garbage piled up out front.

As soon as I come to a stop, she opens her door and hops out before I can tell her to keep her little ass in the cab. I don’t even know how I’m going to deal with the range of emotions that have settled over me since seeing her for the first time.

“Fucking Boom,” I mutter, getting out behind her and doubling my steps until I’m able to reach her side, where I wrap my hand around her waist and pull her closer to me. She’s so fucking tiny that the top of her dark head sits right at my chest. So fragile, from her too soft skin to her petite size. And she’s mine.

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Aurora Rose Reynolds is a navy brat who's husband served in the United States Navy. She has lived all over the country but now resides in New York City with her Husband and pet fish. She's married to an alpha male that loves her as much as the men in her books love their women. He gives her over the top inspiration everyday. In her free time she reads, writes and enjoys going to the movies with her husband and cookie. She also enjoys taking mini weekend vacations to nowhere, or spends time at home with friends and family. Last but not least she appreciates everyday and admires it's beauty.

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Release Day Blitz: SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN by Victoria Ashley

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Tempting, inked and highly addictive. Alex is all that and more…


I’ve made a lot of mistakes – ones I’m not proud of, and definitely ones that have left their marks both mentally and physically.


Things got lonely; I got lost in my own fucked up mind and in the end it left me fucked out of my mind and unable to fight – or at least win. That life’s over for me and I’ve moved on.


Six months into tattooing at Blue’s and already I’m the most wanted and sought out tattooist. My biggest clientele consists of women.


They come into the shop, end up in my bed and we both come out happy. It’s been my release since I’ve stopped fighting. It’s become part of the “new” me.


But when Tripp reappears in my life, I can’t deny the fact that I would do anything for that girl.


So when she asks me to move in with her and her ‘boyfriend’ – our other childhood friend – I never expected for things to get so fucked up and twisted that I would find myself only more attracted to her by each passing second or wanting to protect her from everything that isn’t me.


I have worked so hard over the years to suppress my feelings for her but when I find out that her and Lucas have been having an open relationship, I have the strong urge to rip his heart straight from his chest – to destroy the very thing that keeps him breathing.


What I didn’t expect was for Lucas to ask what he did. For him to ask me to do the one thing I have secretly longed for since I was old enough to know what the need was. The second thing I never expected was the look of need that I saw in Tripp’s eyes when he asked.


One night of free passion could change our lives forever.


I never said that was a good thing either…




Review
Oh wow!! After reading book 1 I was so excited to begin Alex's story, and I certainly wasn't disappointed. I knew this book would take me on an emotional roller coaster and it definitely did that. Alex is a hot tattoo artist who hasn't had an easy life, he has had to fight through his pain on many occasions. However, that doesn't stop him being just the most adorable, romantic, protective and loyal man a girl could ever wish for. Tripp is a wonderful girl. Alex and Tripp are BFF's and although the passion between them is tangible they fight their attraction fearing it would spoil their friendship. Will it? You will have to one click this fabulous 5 star read to find out. From the front cover to the last word I was captivated and in love with Alex. Well done author Victoria Ashley, you have written an amazing book!!!!!

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I’m in my room getting ready when I hear the shower turn on. The party starts in about fifteen minutes so Alex must be getting ready too.


Just out of curiosity, I walk over to the bathroom door and turn the handle. It moves, but I don’t push it open. It’s unlocked. That thought excites me, making me realize that he didn’t care enough to lock it, and knowing that I could walk in at any time and see him naked elevates my core temp a little. I just find that to be so damn hot.


That’s an open invitation… right?


I release the handle and suck in a small breath when I hear him moan out, followed by what sounds like his hand slapping against the shower wall.


Oh. My. God. That is the sexiest sound I have ever heard. That low, deep growl is all it takes to get me wet.


Collecting myself, I back away from the door and take a deep breath. My legs feel shaky. “Don’t do this right now, Tripp. Dammit, don’t do this.” Shaking it off, I go back to stand in front of the mirror one last time, questioning the way I look in my newest little dress.


Dresses are my thing. It doesn’t matter how many I own, I can never have enough. Plus, I love the way Alex looks at me every time he sees me in a new dress. His wandering eyes always cause my heart to flutter out of my chest. I just hope this little red dress is enough to get his attention.


I’m in the middle of turning around to check out my ass, when I hear the bathroom door open, followed by a whistle.


Please be naked…. What am I saying? Don’t be naked.


Cautiously, I turn my head toward the bathroom door, with my eyes squinted, to see Alex standing there in a towel. He looks so damn sexy that I feel as if all the air has been sucked from my lungs. My chest aches as I stare him up and down, watching as the water drips from his beautiful, tattooed body.


He checks me out with a smirk before whistling again. “Damn, Firecracker. That dress was made just for you.” He places his hand over the bulge in his towel and bites his bottom lip. “You look beautiful. Stop second-guessing yourself. I’ll see you downstairs in five.”


He turns around, pulling the towel away right before he closes the door behind him. My mouth drops open from the glimpse of his ass that I am left with. It’s so firm and perfect that all I can think about is biting it… and the way it flexed when he walked. Is it normal for an ass to look that good?


“I hate you sometimes,” I whisper.


“Who do you hate sometimes?”


I shake my head and look at my doorway to see Lucas standing there, dressed in a black shirt and a pair of gray shorts. He raises his eyebrows, waiting for my response.


“No one.” I walk over to him and plaster on my best smile, trying to pretend that I’m not still thinking about those sounds I heard coming from the shower. “I was talking to myself. Just second-guessing my outfit, I guess.”


Wrapping his arms around me, he kisses my shoulder and brushes my hair behind my ear. “Well, I would have loved to see you in a pair of short shorts and a tank top tonight, but this dress works too.”


I roll my eyes before pulling away from him and bumping him out of the way with my hip. “I didn’t feel like wearing shorts, Lucas. This dress makes me feel good. If I feel good, then I have a good time and enjoy myself. That’s all I want tonight.”


“Me too, baby,” he responds. “We’re going to have a lot of fun. Trust me.”


I start walking into the hallway, but feel his hand slide up my dress, slipping a finger inside of me. I stop right outside of my room and swallow. Closing my eyes, I begin imagining it were Alex.


“Holy shit, you are wet!” Wrapping his arm around my waist, he starts sliding his finger in and out, while moaning in my ear. “So damn wet. You’ve never been this wet before.”


Opening my eyes, I look over to see Alex leaning against the wall next to his door, with his arms crossed over his chest. His eyes wander down to Lucas’ hand and then up to meet my eyes.


Out of instinct I push Lucas away and pull my dress down to cover my ass back up. My heart is pounding like crazy. “Holy shit, Alex. I didn’t know you were out here.”


Lucas doesn’t even seem to care that Alex just witnessed him fingering me. I bet he wouldn’t be too happy to find out that Alex is the real reason I was already wet and not because of him.


He sucks his finger into his mouth and smiles at Alex. “Hey, man. People are arriving and there’s some hot chick downstairs looking for you. I told her you were almost ready.”


I can see the aggravation on Alex’s face as he nods his head and walks past us. “Sure, man. Thanks.”


My heart continues to race as I watch Alex quickly descend the stairs to be with a random chick that will get the one thing I have wanted for as long as I can remember, but unlike her, I can’t have.


Clearing my throat, I tilt my head back as Lucas pushes me against the wall and kisses my neck. “Come on, Lucas,” I say stiffly. “People are waiting on us.” Not that I actually care. The truth is I don’t really want to fuck Lucas after seeing the look on Alex’s face. I have no idea what that look meant, but it was enough to make me want to forget it. He seemed bothered by our show.


Lucas spreads my legs open with his thigh, before running a hand up my leg and cupping my mound. “Shit, I’m so horny right now. Is it wrong that the thought of Alex watching me fuck you is turning me on? I might even like to watch him fuck you. Damn, baby.”


I feel a surge of heat shoot through me and can feel the wetness dripping through my bikini bottom now. The thought of Alex and fuck in the same sentence makes it hard to think straight.


“Yeah,” I whisper. “And do you think Alex would like that?” For some reason, I want to hear what he thinks about Alex. He’s been around us enough to know more than anyone.


“Are you kidding me?” He pushes me harder against the wall and kisses my neck again, lost in his lust to have me. “Alex probably fantasizes about fucking you every day… about sticking his dick into your tight little pussy.”


I moan out as he slips his finger back inside and slowly starts pumping. “Damn… so wet and so tight.” He starts pumping faster and harder. “You want Alex to fuck you? Huh, baby? You want him to bust his load inside of you?”


I find myself moaning louder as I picture Alex inside of me.


“Maybe he can slide his hand up this dress later and finger fuck you just like I am. Do you think about doing that with your best friend? Huh? Do you imagine him pushing his fingers deep inside you? The same ones that he holds that tattoo gun with… You like that, huh? All the girls do.” He speeds up again, going as deep as he can and I lose it. My whole body shakes from my orgasm and I have to grip onto Lucas’ shirt to keep from falling.


“Oh fuck!” I try to keep quiet, but the orgasm just seems to keep rolling through me, shaking me to my core. “Damn you, Lucas! You just don’t listen,” I say breathlessly.


“Fuck. That was fast though, baby. You loved it.”


I turn away and focus on catching my breath as the waves slowly begin to stop. He thinks that my orgasm was due to his abilities, but he couldn’t be more wrong. If I didn’t realize how much I wanted to have sex with Alex… well I do now. Lucas just helped confirm it.





Victoria Ashley grew up in Rockford, IL and has had a passion for reading for as long as she can remember. After finding a reading app where it allowed readers to upload their own stories, she gave it a shot and writing became her passion.


She lives for a good romance book with tattooed bad boys that are just highly misunderstood and is not afraid to be caught crying during a good read. When she’s not reading or writing about bad boys, you can find her watching her favorites shows such as Sons Of Anarchy, Dexter and True Blood.


She is the author of Wake Up Call, This Regret, Slade, Hemy, Cade, Thrust, and Get Off on the Pain. Victoria is currently working on more releases for 2015.

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Release Blitz: NEVER SAY NEVER by Emily Goodwin

Title: Never Say Never

Author: Emily Goodwin

Genre: Full length, stand-alone contemporary romance

Release Date: September 28, 2015

Blurb

My life was full of nevers.

It was never supposed to go this way. I was never supposed to lose Mom so soon. I was never supposed to worry about making ends meet, to worry about losing the farm. I never thought I’d be working a job I hate, with a boss who was more interested in what was under my shirt than in my head. Saving neglected and abused horses had been my whole life. It was my reprieve, my sanity, my last saving grace in a cruel world. I never thought I’d grow to resent it, but I guess there is a first for everything.

Then I met him.

The Hollywood playboy. The entitled, cocky asshole that I can’t get out of my head. I never thought there could be more to him than sex appeal and an infamous reputation of loving and leaving. I never thought I’d fall for him, put my heart on the line, and risk letting him completely destroy me.

But you know what they tell you…never say never.

 

Review

I love this book so much because it isn't your typical famous hot man meets girl romance. Yes, a hot famous man meets a girl but it is so much more than this. Author Emily Goodwin writes about difficult topics with a compassion and a realism unlike many. I love Aiden even when he is acting the cocky playboy. You always know there is more to him than meets the eye. Hayley is a strong young lady who is coping with adversity in the only way she knows. I happily award this wonderful book 4.5 stars ~ Rosie

 

Cover Reveal: A SUMMER TO REMEMBER by C. L. Richards

Title: A Summer To Remember

Author: C.L. Richards

Cover Designer: Hilda Reyes (Dalliance Designs)

Release: November, TBC





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 Isabelle Taylor’s world is tipped on its axis when she loses her high school sweetheart. Leaving her wracked with guilt and determined not to hurt anyone else, she does everything in her power to keep, everyone at arm’s length. But one insanely hot American, pushes his way through the solid walls Isabelle has built. Isabelle is left asking herself one question, Is it possible to love twice in one lifetime?

 Xavier Harrison doesn't date. He's the man your parents tell you to avoid. Xavier is visiting the UK for the summer, but he wasn't expecting to meet the love of his life. Isabelle draws him in, making him crave more but why can’t he resist her?

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Hey, everyone. My name is Claire Richards. I'm an aspiring author, currently writing my first book. Some of you might know me from This Girl Loves Books. Through my love of reading and blogging. I thought I'd have my try at writing. And that's how A Summer To Remember was born.

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