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Protected, Ariya Adams Trilogy Book 1 by Anna Applegate

May 31

Posted by brriske

At the start of her senior year at Kingsbrook College, a small school in Northern Michigan, Ariya Adams has a perfectly normal existence. Determined to make this her best year yet, she attends her classes and hangs out with the friends she has come to love more than life.

That is until the arrival of the sexy and mysterious transfer student James Rymer, who captivates her affections almost instantly. With her emotions on the fritz for no apparent reason, and unsure if he shares her feelings, Ariya finds herself on an emotional rollercoaster in which everything she knows and loves is questioned.

When fantasy and reality mix, Ariya’s world is turned upside down and she learns that “normal” isn’t what she thought it was. Danger soon comes for her and she discovers that everyone has been keeping secrets from her. The battle between one’s duty and what feels right will have to be fought and it may be a struggle for Ariya to stay alive. When Ariya’s life and the lives of the people she cares for most are endangered, she learns to never underestimate the power of blood.

Protected is a New-Adult, Paranormal Romance. It is the first book in the Ariya Adams trilogy.

I’m going to start off by saying wow!
I just loved this book once I started I could not put it down. They story was amazing. I loved the mystery of what was going on and who everyone was.
We start off with Ariya and her bast friend coming back to collage for their senior year. Ariya and her friend Caroline head to party and that’s when Ariya finds James. Its like she can’t stop watching him and she can’t stop the overwhelming feeling in her gut that something is just off. That’s when the story starts to really develop. I the secrets you learn will just blow tour mind. I don’t want to give anything away. But know that this book was amazing. I hate cliffhangers but in his case it was perfect.
I can’t wait to read more in this series.

I would recommend this book for 16 and older. Some mild violence.

I’m going to give this 5 out of 5 fangs!!

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Giveaway: Double Alchemy: Climax by Susan Mac Nicol

May 31

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About Double Alchemy: Climax (Double Alchemy Book #2)

Title: Double Alchemy: Climax (Double Alchemy Book #2)
Author: Susan Mac Nicol
Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group
Release Date: 22^nd May, 2014
Genre: M/M Paranormal Romance

Powerful modern warlock Quinn Fairmont found ecstasy with the silver-eyed and not-quite-human Cade Mairston, but to know true happiness the pair must best both the shadow of a long-ago lover and an ancient enemy who seeks to destroy love, light and all they hold dear.

A BLINDING LIGHT

It begins with a Book of Shadows discovered by a London coven. The grimoire is as dangerous as it is rare, which is why it evokes modern-day warlock Quinn Fairmont’s desire. He collects objects of great power and beauty—like his lover, Cade Mairston.

Against all odds he and Cade found each other, but their perils have just begun. First is the ex-lover who once held Quinn in thrall. And, someone has been killing warlocks. Could it be one of his own kind? There are those too who would challenge Quinn’s power in their quest to overthrow him as Grand Master. Or is the danger something darker, something invoked inadvertently, rising from the shadows, building from the very inside of a man until it brings an end with a quick flash of light? Of the truth, the surface has only been scratched. Now Quinn and Cade must go deeper and find both answers and an end. They must learn what lurks in the hearts of men…and whether it seeks to love or destroy.

4 fangs out of 5 fangs

We rejoin Quinn and Cade after the attack on Quinn. Quinn is a Warlock, Grand Master of the Consortium; Quinn also has a Withinner, Taliesin, an old and powerful Warlock in his own right. Cade is human, mostly, but has Sprite tendencies.

The first half of the book takes up the plot to discover where the Witchfinder General is, and killing him. they do this with the help of a book that has traces of his blood. And a witch that once held Quinn as a sex slaves for 3 days! this bit of the plot was slow and took time to develop, but once they had killed him, you are then left with half a book still to go!

We then (its almost 2 books in one!) get to the second plot line, and that is Quinn’s fight for his Grand Master title, and for Cade. Cade comes a cropper, and is immersed into…well, I’m not saying, just that all is well in the end!

We dont get so much of Taliesin in this book, and i missed him and his wittiness! i liked Valensia, and how both Quinn and Taliesin react to her, but also Daniel. (and i feel there could be another tale from those two alone!) Cade and Quinn’s relationship grows stronger, and the sex becomes hotter after Cade’s little hiccup, but again, its not all described in great detail, actually much is left to the imagination, but what IS described is well written and not too explicit. The two plot lines would have worked better if they intertwined from the beginning, rather than almost one done then starting the next. i DID like Misty, who sets the whole thing in motion, and i would like there to have been more of her, especially with what she and Quinn, and Cade now have planned. the ending did seem to petter out a little, and that is what lets it down.

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Praise for Double Alchemy (Book #1)

“I love Paranormal stories & I’m a huge fan of Susan Mac Nicol’s M/M books. In this book, she brings both genres together & gives us this amazing story. With her master storytelling, she takes us into the mystical & magical world of Witches, Warlocks, Withinners & Feys. A world where danger lurks in the shadows.” – Maria Recchia

“I stayed up all night reading this story. Susan has a way of writing that is different than anyone else. She’s uniquely brilliant at weaving a tale that brings out my emotions. I have laughed in every one of her stories. That’s incredible for me. Not just a smile, but a laugh. I love that. This book needs to be read. You won’t be disappointed.” – Author Kindle Alexander

“Susan Mac Nicol has created a complex and fully realized fantasy world…. Quinn is the star of this novel, taking out the bad guy and learning how to trust in Cade’s love enough to share his unsavory past.” Library Journal

“I completely loved this beautifully and highly detailed written Paranormal story! This wasn’t a predictable story by any means. How Susan Mac Nicol takes us on a ride through this very creative and engrossing world that you will not forget, anytime soon and will be wanting more and more of it. I am a huge fan of this author and Double Alchemy, doesn’t disappoint by any means at all. I highly recommend this hot, steamy, love, paranormal and so beautifully written story!” Paul Berry

“Susan Mac Nicol brings us another sexilicious m/m romance but also takes us into a magyckal world of Warlocks, Withinners, Fae, Witchfinders and Witches… I loved the combination of the magyck and the m/m romance storyline. I am so glad Ms Mac Nicol is not keeping us waiting as the second book in the series will be released 22nd May 2014. I highly recommended this book to read and is an absolute five star rating from me.” Foxylutely Book Reviews

Praise for Susan Mac Nicol

“We have to re-iterate that this Author will always be an automatic one-click for us. Her writing is flawless and her flawed characters are completely lovable. There’s always something quirky and fun in her stories as well as drama, angst and heaps of passion! We can highly recommend!!” – Gitte & Jenny – Totally Booked Blog

“Susan has been hailed as a genius writer of male/male literature. Her Saving Alexander has been nominated for several awards and has been reviewed widely. Congrats on all your success, Susan. You have earned it.” – Gay Lit Authors

Purchase links for DOUBLE ALCHEMY (Book #1)

Boroughs Publishing Group | Amazon: US, UK, CA, AU

Purchase links for DOUBLE ALCHEMY: CLIMAX (Book #2)

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Double-Alchemy-Susan-Mac-Nicol-ebook/dp/B00KHAXWX0

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About Susan Mac Nicol

Susan Mac Nicol was born in Leeds, UK, and left for South Africa when she was eight. She returned to the UK thirty years later and now lives in Essex. Her debut novel Cassandra by Starlight, the first in a trilogy, was published last year by Boroughs Publishing Group in the US. Sue’s latest story, Double Alchemy: Climax is her sixth m/m romance.

Sue has written since she was very young, and never thought she would see herself becoming a Romance writer, being a horror/psychological thriller reader all her life. But the Romance genre is now something very close to her heart and she intends continuing the trend.

Sue is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the Romantic Novelists Association here in the UK.

Susan Mac Nicol is also author of The Magick of Christmas, Confounding Cupid, Cassandra by Starlight, Together in Starlight, Stripped Bare, Saving Alexander, Worth Keeping, Waiting for Rain and Double Alchemy.

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Places I’d love to visit

For some reason, I have a real yen to visit New England, in Maine. Stephen King is one of my favourite authors and he lives in Bangor. I fancy bumping into him in a coffee shop or something. I’ve also wanted to visit there and see the Autumn Fall tree lined avenues and the beautiful coast line with its New England architecture and wooden houses. So a pretty blue and white house on the beach here would be my ideal place to live and write. Or one that looks just like Stephen’s…it’s quite spooky looking but I love it.

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Then again, I’ve also wanted to visit Venice. Ah Venice. The beautiful floating city and home of Murano glass. I can see myself sitting in this high hotel room, or a private apartment, gazing out upon the river and the inspiration of the magnificent old buildings. The muscles of the young Venetian gondoliers would make a welcome distraction, and perhaps I might indulge myself in a frothy latte and a crema croissant at the Café Del Doge…

I’ve been to quite a few places in my travels. I travelled America many years ago, to New York, New Orleans, Kentucky, and Florida. I went down the Mississippi on a steamboat, and went through the Florida Glades in a small dinghy. It was great fun. I’ve seen camels in the desert in Tunisia, wandered around Dracula’s castle in Transylvania, travelled through Bosnia to get to Dubrovnik from Croatia, spent two weeks in Southern Ireland, and drunk Guinness and eaten Irish beef (delicious by the way.) I’ve spent time in Prague, checking out the flea markets, had coffee in Gibraltar, a massage in Andalusia in Spain (at a spa hotel ,you dirty minded individuals) and been on safari in South Africa , where I lived for thirty years. So I have travelled and I’d really like to add these other places to my repertoire.

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The Dreams and Nightmares Anthology by Charlie Daye and company

May 31

Posted by brriske

Blurb:

At least once a week I would have a recurring dream of something I didn’t understand, nor remembered ever happening. A house I desperately wanted to see, but never could and then there was him. He was the man of my dreams, my reverie, and my worst nightmare… reVerie

Excerpt:

My head tilted fractionally, for I wanted more, but refused to look away from his calming stare. He held me to him with his eyes. They were dark in color, yet shown brightly in the dim, bluish light surrounding us.
Confirmation. That’s what his gaze held. I showed him everything I ever felt for him, and he confirmed that I wasn’t alone in my emotions.
He was my everything, though I knew only moments ago I couldn’t even remember his name. It felt as if years had gone by since we last met, and yet it had only been one week. I had missed him so much I ached.
Andre’s blazing touch continued down my arm, easing some of the tightness in my chest, and I decided to focus on the moment, with him, and worry about the future later.
Slowly, he tugged my arm off his back. Goose bumps rose over my fair skin, and I shivered, wanting to rush him, but also longing for the night to last forever.
When his fingers finally met my wrist, he grasped my hand, bringing it to his lips for a supple kiss on my palm before rubbing his nose lightly across my inner wrist. His eyes were asking permission, and my heart skipped a beat with anticipation.
“Yes,” I whispered.
His eyes never strayed from mine as his tongue slid across my pulse, causing my stomach to clench just before he pierced the vein with his sharp teeth. *

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Synopsis

Delilah Palmer has always maintained control of her life and outward personality, blocking the truth that’s just below the surface. Using a façade meant to be normal and hide the scars of her childhood, she’s made a good life for herself. Becoming a successful lawyer, she is finally free from the tortured past that haunts her daily. Until he comes along and breaks open the cracks.Nathan Thorne has a haunted past of his own. On the surface, he is personable, extroverted, and loved by everyone; everything Delilah isn’t. However, hidden beneath his charming smile is a dark and tormented man that only Delilah has the power to unveil.Forced into a small office together, they begin to see through each other’s masks, and the magnetic attraction ignites an explosive relationship. Their firm, Holloway and Holloway Law, has a strict non-fraternization policy, forcing them to conceal their breach. But despite their efforts, separation becomes impossible, deceptions escalate, and Nathan begins to teeter on the edge of being overtaken by his past demons.What dark secrets does Nathan harbor that stop him from giving in, and what is it that keeps him from healing and moving forward? And more importantly, where does Delilah fit into his turmoil? Will they be able to accept love and deal with all the trials that develop as their secrets are exposed, or will they fall through the cracks of their pasts and be consumed by all that haunts them?An exciting new romance, Breach will hook readers from the very beginning. With smoldering romance and captivating erotica, this enthralling story is perfect for all. Using shrouded secrets of the past and a combustible relationship that borders on taboo, this thrilling novel ramps up the tension and romance at every turn.

when a book starts talking about, in the first few paragraphs, that its going to bruise, and she loved it, you know its not going to be a fluffy romance, but by gosh, this book was a real proper page turner!!

Delilah has a past, that causes her to have a very low self opinion, (some comes out during the book, I’m not saying!) Nathan wears a mask, for he is hiding himself. they are both very broken, and together, they try to heal.

HOWEVER, that’s not so easy, when Nathan is trying to push Lila away, as Lila wants to get close. Some of each of their pain is released during the book, and the things these two have gone through is heart breaking, I cried at some of the nightmare scenes, for both of them. When Lila’s ex turns up working with them, things are pushed to a head. and when a birthday looms, Nathan loses it.

Pain is the biggest emotion I get from this book, it really is. I feel for these characters. there is sex, ALOT of sex, and its all hard and fast and up the wall type of sex BUT its right and proper that these two have that kind of sex, I’m not calling it a relationship, as it isn’t, not by a long shot.

if you like a love story, this aint for you BUT if you like them tougher, deeper, darker, grittier, damaged (physically and emotionally) with a big story to tell (and its by no means finished!) then this is for you.

written entirely from Lila’s point of view, I would like to have heard from Nathan. that’s the only reason it didn’t get 5 fangs. BUT the next instalment is the last few chapters of this book, told from Nathan’s point of view, and I’m off to read that.

4.5 fangs

Review 2

Breach is the first book in the Breach Trilogy. Delilah Plamer is a lawyer at Holloway and Holloway Law Firm. She wears a mask everyday trying to hide her the scars of the past that never fully healed. New to the firm is Nathan Thorne. He is a gorgeous man, who happens to be her new partner sharing an office space with Delilah. Nathan pushes all the right buttons getting under Delilah’s skin until they finally can’t take it anymore and both of them explode. A combustible passion bursting at the seams erupts, but how long can it last. There is a strict no fraternizing policy in place making their relationship dangerous not to mention Nathan carries tortured secrets of his own.
Sparks flew right off the pages, along with clothes leaving nothing but bare, raw, dirty passion. The sexual tension between Delilah and Nathan is ever present and hot. Both characters were real and raw. They both have flaws and a tormented past. I liked how genuine they felt. I could feel their emotions as my own. I have a thing for tortured characters and I was eager to learn more about what happened.
This book is a wild ride and really defines the phrase dirty talk. There was a lot of sex and I mean a lot. It was a little too much for me so I was glad when the author finally started weaving the story in there. The story line and the motion of the story as their relationship developed made it worth it.
The ending left at a cliff hanger, leaving you holding your breath to find out what happens. I dislike cliff hangers but the peek into the next book took off the edge so it wasn’t leaving you completely guessing and yet still made you want to pick up the next book so you can find out what happens.
I recommend this book for anyone looking for a steamy rough romance and is not afraid of the dark and dirty then this is the book for you. This book is definitely for a mature audience.

I would give this book 4 fangs because of the ending. It left me wanting to know what happens next.
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Excerpt

Hands.

They were punishing. He grabbed my waist with a feral
grip, pulling me to him hard while he thrust into me even harder. The way we
both needed it.

There would be bruises in the morning from where his
hands found purchase, but I didn’t mind.

The day was the same as the one before as he took from my
body, my heart, my soul. In return he gave himself to me the only way he knew
how: with bruising hands, passionate kisses, and hard thrusts.

His body was sin, his cock was sin, and I was a sinner.

His hands moved up my thighs, his long, slender fingers
playing my body, bending me to his will. They were a delicious torture, just as
much as his words.

His lips sucked at my neck, teeth digging in, making my
eyes roll back; another mark.

I grinned. He loved marking me, and I loved hiding them
from people. They were proof, a reminder of his need, his pleasure.

My tongue ran up the column of his neck before I found
the perfect location to mark him as well. The spot I choose, just below his
ear, would make it visible, unable to be hidden by the collar of his dress
shirt.

It would make his admirers mad with wonder when they came
around to bug him the next day. I smiled at the thought of them finding out he
was breaking the rules every day with me, and not them.

Hollywood had nothing on us. Awards could be given for
the lies we told, and the feelings we hid under a mask of hate and
indifference.

He pulled my hair, bringing my focus back to him. His
teeth scraped my neck. No doubt leaving small pink trails on my skin. He
growled. “You’re not paying attention to my cock, Lila.”

A shiver ran down my spine and my muscles clenched around
him, eliciting a rumble deep in his chest. He thrust hard, using long strokes,
causing me to scream out in response.

He picked up the pace. “That’s it, baby. That’s what I
like to hear.” He was pushing me to the edge again. “Scream for me. I want
everyone to hear what I do to you.”

My mind was fuzzy, lost in a sea of lust. I obeyed and
let go, no longer holding back. My screams echoed around the room, and that
trademark smirk of his formed on his perfect features.

His mouth moved down to my breasts where he began licking
and nipping. The combination of sensations from his body’s assault was too
much. His name spilled from my lips on a scream as my back arched off the bed.
My hands grabbed his arms; nails digging in as my walls constricted around him.

“Fuck, you feel so damn good when you come around my
cock.”

I was too far gone to respond, my body going lax after my
orgasm. He was still going. Both hands were back on my hips as he drove into
me. His stamina was unparalleled. How many times in the past had I been forced
to come multiple times before he spilled inside me?

“God, I’m close,” he grunted before pulling out.

I whimpered at the loss, but knew what he was doing. What
he wanted from me.

I managed to turn my body around, coming face to face
with his cock and took him into my eager mouth. I lapped up my juices from him
as my tongue swirled around his length. His eyes were on me, watching his cock
disappear between my lips. He loved to watch me suck him after being buried in
my pussy. I sucked hard, punishing him as he had me. I was rewarded with a hiss
and a flex of his hips. My teeth grazed his skin. He moaned deep in his chest,
his panting gaining speed, muscles tensing.

His hands wrapped up in my hair just as he began to
thrust, fucking my mouth. He was grunting and moaning as he hit the back of my
throat. I reached up to massage his balls, adding to the sensations.

“Fuck!” he cried out. His hips flexed forward before
jerking. He came hard; spurt after spurt, sliding into my mouth and down my
throat.

After licking him clean, I released him from my mouth. I
smiled up at him and he leaned down to kiss me. The kiss was passionate, as
were all his kisses. It was also harsh; his teeth biting on my lip, scraping
it, tasting himself.

He got a rag to clean me up before we laid down and
curled into one another. Tomorrow was closing in. Another day of wearing masks
and hiding what we wanted, what we were, from the world. Another day of denying
each other. Another night of punishment to look forward to.

Why was he punishing me? Because I called to him, and I
let him do whatever he wanted to me. Punishing himself for wanting me and doing
whatever he desired to me.

Punishing us for our breach.

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Synopsis

He wanted her to leave him, but, in the end, he was forced to do it.Separating himself from Lila puts Nathan in a level of hell he never knew existed. The journey is a spiraling decent where the beast inside is released and havoc reigns in the arena of self-destruction.But what is he to do? It was for the best, after all.The last three chapters of Breach from Nathan’s point of view

I said in the review for Breach, I wished I had heard from Nathan. I take it back. I’m sat here, on my lunch at work, crying,actually, SOBBING is more the word.

I also said pain was the predominant emotion in that book, but this? This is utter and total agony. I know Nathan loves Lila, he does, deep down, but he just can’t admit it. When she suffers both emotionally and physically because of him, he spirals out of control, but still he can’t say the words to him self. We learn a little about his pain, his suffering and WHY he keeps pushing Lila away.

You really MUST read Breach before this short, 70 odd pages, snippet of Nathan. You need to know what Lila is going through. Make sure you have tissues ready. and try not to be at work.
4.5 fangs, because I wish we had heard more from Nathan, from the very beginning, a longer book, or a merger of this one with Breach.

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Synopsis

Waking up in the hospital after a terrible car crash, Lila has a long road of recovery ahead of her. More than just her body, she must recover her heart after an altering declaration by Nathan. With all that happened between them she must chose to forgive him and take him back, or sever all ties. Nathan has a hard road ahead of him to earn back her trust, and doing so will open her up to the possibility of being hurt again. A possibility Lila doesn’t think she can survive. The secrets Nathan keeps buried, hidden from the world, of the life he used to lead are revealed. They tell the horror of what caused the scars on his body, mind, and heart. Can Lila and Nathan push through all of the obstacles in front of them? Will the journey be their healing, or their destruction?

starting immediately after Breach, Lila wakes up after her accident, but cant really remember much. she is in pain, both physically and emotionally, after Nathan left her. but here he is, telling her he loved her!

everyone is telling her listen to him, let him explain, he loves her, he really does. but if Nathan’s deep dark secrets are revealed, and they are to move on, so must Lila’s. and when that deep dark secret finds her, after ten years, she fears for her life.

very different to Breach, a lot of reviewers complained Nathan is like a different person entirely, but come on! it says so in the book, a couple of times, he is a changed man. granted, its over half way through before Lila and Nathan get back to the banging-up-against-the-wall-and-that’s-gonna-bruise type sex that was in Breach, BUT Lila had a massive car accident, Nathan had a breakdown. you cant expect anyone, let alone this pair, to jump right back into it!!

I LOVED the therapy session with Darren. again, some other reviewers complained about that, but no, I loved them and they were definiately needed as part of the story. I wasn’t so happy with the Boob Squad and what they said to Lila after her attack, office bitches cant be THAT bad, surely???

all of their past comes out, Nathan’s dealing with Marconi, and what happened to his wife (didn’t see WHO she was coming, I tell ya!!) Lila’s history of abuse at her father’s hand. all painful stuff, but dealt with well, and again, PAIN features in much of the book, but about half way through, it began to change and HOPE began peaking through. 🙂

still nothing from Nathan, and that’s why it gets 4.5 fangs, because at points in this book, I NEEDED to hear what he was thinking, feeling, I really did. there is a third book, and I hope they get their happy ending, but you just know there will be problems along the way. I just hope it ISNT all hearts and flowers, cos these two are sooooooo not that 😛

Review 2:

Infraction is book two in the Breach series. It should be read after the first book, Breach, to have an understanding of what’s going on.
Delilah wakes up in a hospital after a car crash. It’s not just her body that is in need of healing but her heart as well. Nathan wants to be part of her life and begs for forgiveness but both of their pasts stand in the way of a healthy relationship. They have to learn to trust each other and most importantly learn to communicate with one another, that is if Delilah can open her heart once again and accept him back.
I liked this book better than the first. It was filled with real, heart-felt emotion. I was right there with the characters experiencing the ups and downs. The best part was how much Delilah’s and Nathan’s relationship grew.
There wasn’t much I didn’t like about the book. Sometimes it was a little slow but not enough for me to get bored. I liked the closer look we got at Nathan and his family. The new secondary characters like Erin were a great addition.
This book is a definite read for those who read Breach. You won’t want to miss what happens next. I recommend this book to those readers out there who like a little rougher and emotional romance with real and flawed characters.
I give this book 4 fangs and will be anticipating the next addition.

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Excerpt

My eyes began to open, fighting against the glue that
seemed to be keeping them shut. The morning light seeped through the windows.
My hand twitched, and I felt something between my fingers. I looked down to
find Nathan’s familiar hair beneath my palm. His head was lying on his arm, his
other hand draped on my stomach. He was asleep.

I’d been dreaming.

I studied him. There were dark circles under his eyes,
and his face was gaunt. He seemed thinner, too. I hadn’t noticed how terrible
he looked because I refused to really take a good look at him. I didn’t want
to.

The dream resurfaced, and in my mind I remembered how
good, how healthy, he looked. I also remembered the family we had. I had
dreamed of him, dreamed of us, and what we could be.

My walls were cracking. I wanted it. I wanted it so
badly. I wanted him.

My fingers combed through his hair, and I wondered if I’d
been doing that in my sleep? Had I known he was there and reached out to him?

It wouldn’t surprise me. I never could deny the draw I
had to him. The more I thought about letting him in, the more my chest
constricted, my breathing more labored.

It would be up to him. If he wanted me as much as he
claimed, he would have to show me.

Everything.

Nothing less would allow me to open back up to him. No
more hiding. He would have to let it all out before I even considered.

He stirred and my fingers stilled. His eyes opened, and I
stared down at him. They closed again, and his head pushed up into my hand as
he let out a sigh of contentment.

“Hi,” he croaked. I didn’t respond. I was muted as his
blue eyes gazed up at me in reverence. “How are you feeling?” His hand rose
from my stomach and moved a strand of hair from my face.

“You really want an answer to that?” Just because he
brought me food and movies, did not mean everything was wonderful.

“That bad, huh?”

I shrugged as best I could. “Broken heart, broken body,
and broken soul. Not sure I can get more broken than that.”

He cringed against my words. “I’m going to work on fixing
all those things.”

“You have a plan for that?”

“It’s formulating. Slowly, but it’s coming.”

I quirked my brow at him. “Are you sure about that?”

“It’s a twelve-step program.”

My lips twitched. “Really? What’s step number one?”

“Admitting I’m in love with you…to you and myself.”

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Release Date: June 3, 2014

Synopsis

The final installment of the Breach Trilogy!Things are finally looking up for Nathan and Lila. Though separated at work, their life together is just beginning.They’re working hard to lock up Lila’s past, when Nathan’s comes knocking at the door with a gift—a warning that happiness can, and will, be taken away.Is running away the only option to stay alive? Can they ever find the peace they deserve?The battle for survival has begun.

About the Author

K.I. Lynn spent her life in the arts, everything from music to painting and ceramics, then to writing. Characters have always run around in her head, acting out their stories, but it wasn’t until later in life she would put them to pen. It would turn out to be the one thing she was really passionate about.Since she began posting stories online, she’s garnered acclaim for her diverse stories and hard hitting writing style. Two stories and characters are never the same, her brain moving through different ideas faster than she can write them down as it also plots its quest for world domination…or cheese. Whichever is easier to obtain… Usually it’s cheese.

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Gemini Risingby Jessica O’Gorek

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Publication Date: June 4, 2013

BEWARE! THE PLANET IS WOUNDED… THE GEMINI ARE RISING AND OUR TIME ON EARTH IS LIMITED
Angry at the human race and its methodical destruction of her resources, Mother Earth recruits souls who have just left their bodies to serve Her, and turns them against humanity.
Gemini, a clan of paranormal beings, picked from these possessed humans, emerges. A powerful, rising force proceeds to carry out Mother Nature’s plan to systematically destroy towns, cities, states… and eventually, the world.
Amidst the chaos, a forbidden relationship between a human girl, Violette, and Onyx, a lead Gemini, begins. They will both find themselves in the middle of a revolutionary war that will either save, or destroy our world.

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This is the story of Mother Earth fighting back. People who have been destroying her become Gemini when they die. They become warriors to kill all the humans on earth. One such warrior Onyx does the unthinkable, he falls for a human. Violette is a 16 year old orphan at a Catholic orphanage where the priests and bishop try to fight the Gemini calling them demons. Slade is a young man who is in training to fight and he is in love with Violette too. What follows is not only a fight for Violette but for the whole earth. Will Slade win or will Onyx get Violette and destroy all Slade loves? This is a decent story bit kind of drawn out and I caught myself skipping parts as it was dull. I give this 3 fangs.

Hold Me Closer by Hilary Storm

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Synopsis

Holden Walker has put his personal life on hold to help Rebel Walking with security on tour. His ‘all work and no play’ attitude has him in trouble with some of the new female family members in his life.
Lainey Douglas couldn’t pick a good man if her life depended on it. She’s been burnt one too many times and isn’t thrilled at all when she’s tricked into a date. Her attempt to run him off almost works—until he has to save her from danger.
What happens when Holden meets the most frustrating woman in his life? Will Lainey stop pushing him away long enough to see that he’s not like all the other guys? Can she open her heart after everything she’s been through?

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Hilary Storm lives with her high school sweetheart and three children in Enid, Oklahoma. She drives her husband crazy talking about book characters everyday like they are real people. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with an MBA in Accounting and has a full time job as an accountant. Her passions include being a mom, writing, reading, photography, music, mocha coffee, and spending time with friends and family. She is the author of the International Best Selling ‘Rebel Walking’ series. Book one: ‘In a Heartbeat’ was released June 2013, Book two: ‘Heaven Sent’ was released in September 2013. Book 2.5: ‘Banded Together’ released Jan 2014. Book 3: ‘No Strings Attached’ released March 2014. Book 4: ‘Hold Me Closer’ is due out beginning of May.

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Cover Reveal: The Only One by Meg Collett

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Cover Reveal for The Only One

Title: The Only One

Series: End of Days, Book 3

Author: Meg Collett

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Brief Synopsis:

In the final installment to the popular End of Days series, a heavenly civil war breaks out amongst the angels, and the stakes are higher than ever before. It’s the war Michaela wanted, but she’s realizing it might not be the one she’s meant to fight. What is mercy and sacrifice in the face of tyranny and madness? It’s a lesson Michaela might not live long enough to fully understand.

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Meg Collett

Meg Collett lives deep in the hills of Tennessee where there the cell phone service is a blessing and internet is a myth of epic proportions. She is the mother of one giant horse named Elle and two dogs named Wylla and Mandy. Her husband is a saint for putting up with her ragtag life. End of Days is her first series.

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Love Will Make You Drink&Gamble, Stay Out Late at Night by Shelly Lowenkopf