Saturday, January 31, 2015

Seduced By The Senator (DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS Book 1) by Alex Elliott New Release and Review


Seduced By The Senator 
(DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS Book 1)

by Alex Elliott 
Release Date: January 14, 2015

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24159694-seduced-by-the-senator?from_search=true




What’s your dirty little secret?
For Xavia Kennedy it was freedom. Escape from a pastel painted life ruled by an American dynasty and headed by a formidable foe. One wanted to escape. Her family. X has a plan. Get serious and get the hell out of Bean Town. Away from the pretty people and boring as hell lives.
Then she met him. Smooth talking and gorgeous. All it took was a dim hall.
He called their hook-up a mistake.
No problem. She walked away without a name, just an impression. That was the hottest sex she’d had minus the actual sex. After one Nantucket party too many, Xavia ends up cutting bait and heading to D.C. She hops aboard the crazy train as the newest intern to Bennett Stone.

Or Senator Stone as he’s known on the Hill. He’s more than Cosmo’s sexiest congressman. He’s complicated. A mystery.
Ben doesn’t date. He’s got his own dirty secrets.
But where X is concerned, there’s one he’s willing to share.
If she agrees to his terms.
In his bed, it’s way. All she needs to do is learn to stop arguing.

Impossible when she finds out the connection they share runs too deep to put aside, and she begins to fear the secret under the secret that’s left unsaid.


Over 93,000 reads and over 775 reviews received on fan-dom sites.







OOOOOHHHH! This book is a marvelous Dirty Little Secret!! It is erotic, with a well thought out and complex plot line, and full of intelligent mischief. It is well written and with characters that can both entertain us and make us feel connected to.

I can see that this is going to be a series to blow my mind. There are so many possibilities here in which the plot can expand and weave. I am absolutely and positively in love with Bennett! I sense a deeply complex character I am itching to know more about.

Our female main character, Xavia, is not only intelligent and independent, but a strong woman fighting for the freedom to forge her own destiny away from her overbearing and controlling family. She is a strong character perfectly matched to our Senator's Dom personality.

Christian Grey move over! Senator Bennett has arrived in full force!



About the Author

Writer. Dreamer. Liar. Engineer. Motocross Racer. Is that enough? Never.

I've worked in D.C., lived in Virginia, and left... but not the stories, impressions, and ideas of what it would be like to weave dark twisted passion into fiction.

If you have an opinion. Let me know. The more off-the-wall, the better.
Website:  http://alexelliottbooks.blogspot.com/2015/01/dirty-little-secrets.html
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7737821.Alex_Elliott
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alex-Elliott/1488927171381371

Coming Soon 


VETTING THE SENATOR
(Dirty Little Secrets Book 2)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24661704-vetting-the-senator
Release Date: February 2015
Back in D.C. and operating under the wire, Senator Stone introduces Xavia 'X' Kennedy to the lifestyle both on the Hill and at the 'House.'

What starts out as the doorway to erotic carnal hardcore encounters becomes smoke and mirrors. The House or Clubhouse is a hedonistic playground for the Capitol elite. Run by seven congressmen, it's private and anything and everything goes.

Except Bennett isn't in to sharing X. But with a submissive auction and contract executed, he's broken a few rules and brokered the attention of more than a few powerful people who don't dick around.

When the press gets wind of a scandal, they're cutthroat in unleashing an expose where X gets caught in the crossfire and the eagle has landed takes on dark, twisted connotations.

Find out what happens in this second installment of Dirty Little Secrets where X and Bennett are forced to deal with the painful past in order to outrun those in power, forging a deeper if not darker connection.

Book 3 Affianced To The Veep releases Summer 2015
Book 4 The House on The Hill due out late in 2015

Master of the Hill~Monday releases in Feb. 2015 with Troy Shepard and Alicia Cruz tearing up the stage at the House.



AFFIANCED TO THE VEEP
(Dirty Little Secrets Book 3)

Release Date:  Summer 2015
 
A landslide victory for Bennett and it’s time to relax in the Caribbean. Mix Veep business with pleasure until X goes missing. After negotiations with rebels fail to rescue Xavia, from bankrolling secrets, Bennett is forced to reestablish ties to his past as a last resort. 
Uncovering the face of debauchery and a set of sadistic plans drives him to unleash the darkest side—the capped violent streak he's kept locked away.
In a cat-n-mouse game, the kidnapper proposes a brutal quest, and Ben will do whatever it takes to save X… even if it means sacrificing himself.


Friday, January 30, 2015

Release Day Blitz / Snake Eyes by Melissa Pearl


Snake Eyes
By Melissa Pearl
January 30, 2015


Blurb

Caitlyn Davis expects her sophomore year at UCLA to be perfect...until she walks into her dorm room to find Special Agent Zoey Kaplan of the FBI waiting for her. In that instant, she knows her idyllic year with new best friends, Nicole and Dale, along with her super hot boyfriend, Eric, is about to fall apart.

Having been forced to work with the FBI months earlier, Caity accidentally gave away her special ability to read people's emotions and know whether they were telling the truth. Now, Kaplan wants Caity to go undercover again for a secret operation that will bring her close to the sadistic Diego Mendez, a man believed to be involved in human trafficking.

Eric Shore is not a man who trusts easily. Having been burned multiple times, it’s hard for him to open up completely, but his love for Caity makes him want to try. Yet, her sudden withdrawal worries him, particularly when she chooses to spend time with her new roommate, Quella Mendez, over him. When Caity’s behavior begins to match that of her wild roommate, Eric wonders if their relationship is as strong as he believed.

As Caity struggles to maintain her relationship and do her job, she finds herself pulled further into a dangerous world that could take away everything she holds dear. Will Eric learn the truth in time to save her? Or will the man with the eyes of a snake destroy their perfect romance?

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~*~ABOUT MELISSA PEARL~*~

Melissa Pearl was born in Auckland, New Zealand, but has spent much of her life abroad, living in countries such as Jordan, Cyprus and Pakistan... not to mention a nine month road trip around North America with her husband. "Best. Year. Ever!!" She now lives in China with her husband and two sons. She is a trained elementary teacher, but writing is her passion. Since becoming a full time mother she has had the opportunity to pursue this dream and her debut novel hit the internet in November 2011. Since then she has continued to produce a steady stream of books, ranging in genres from Fantasy to Contemporary Romance. She loves the variety and is excited about the books she has coming up in 2015.

"I am passionate about writing. It stirs a fire in my soul that I never knew I had. I want to be the best writer I can possibly be and transport my readers into another world where they can laugh, cry and fall in love."

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Pre-Order Blast / The Escape by Allana Kephart & Melissa Simmons


Title- The Escape
Series- Gumshoes & Grifters #0.5
By- Allana Kephart & Melissa Simmons
Genre- Mature YA/ Contemporary/Suspense / Thriller 
Expected Publication Date- February 1st, 2015 


Blurb

Run for your life…

Sixteen-year-old Claire McBride just witnessed a brutal murder at the hands of someone she knew, someone she thought she could trust. Now she’s alone, afraid and desperate to put as many miles as possible between herself and the killer. Seeing no other options, she flees her home town of Galena, leaving behind everything and everyone she’s ever held dear.

Run for your life…

Carter Emerson's whole world has come crashing down around him. He woke to the news his best friend, Claire has gone missing without a trace, and there’s nothing he can do about it. Finding out her car was abandoned in the busy city of Chicago, he and his brother can't help but fear the worst… With no solid suspects or leads, it looks like Carter’s worst nightmare could come true, and Claire’s disappearance may turn into a cold case.

Run for your life…

With the killer at her heels, Claire has no choice but to leave Carter in the dark. She can’t risk his safety just because she misses the sound of his voice… But will the run of Claire’s life be worth it in the end? Or will her past catch up with her no matter how hard she tries to escape it?

Links 

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About the Authors

Allana Kephart has been making things up and bending people to her will from a very young age. She loves animals and reading and spends a large amount of time thinking up ways to torment her characters. She shares a brain, a love of coffee and the color purple with her alter ego/best friend/co-author, Melissa Simmons. 


Melissa Simmons is an avid reader who married her soul mate and is the proud mother of a spoiled cat. She spends her days helping promote independent authors and doing what the voices in her head tell her to. She shares a brain, a love of coffee and the color purple with her alter ego/best friend/co-author, Allana Kephart. 

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The Reclamation (The Club Series Book #2) by Lauren Rowe Release Week Blitz, Review and Giveaway


The Reclamation (The Club Series Book #2)

by Lauren Rowe

Release Week Blitz, Review and Giveaway

 Genre:   Contemporary Erotic Romance
Release Day:   January 26, 2015

Amazon Preorder Link       



Jonas and Sarah’s addictive love story picks up right where the first book left off, hurtling to a heart-stopping conclusion that will leave readers breathless and screaming for the unforgettable final installment of The Club Trilogy.

Sarah: “My entire life has spiraled into chaos—and yet, all I can think about is my raging, thumping, insatiable addiction to Jonas’ magical touch. He’s unleashed an all-consuming hunger inside me that can only be satisfied when Jonas finally surrenders to me the same way I’ve surrendered to him—mind, body and soul.”





I rub my hands over my face. Jesus, this woman is my crack.
There’s a beat. I should say it now. But I want to say it when I can show her and tell her at the same time. I don’t trust myself with words alone—they’ve been a struggle for me ever since that whole year as a kid when I didn’t speak at all.
She clears her throat. “How is it possible every single time gets better and better and better?” she asks.
“Because we were made for each other,” I say softly. And because I love you.
Her smile widens. She pushes me back onto the bed and swiftly straddles my lap. She leans down and kisses me tenderly.
I rest my hands on her thighs. “Where the hell did you get the idea to sixty-nine me all of a sudden?” I ask. “That was a pleasant surprise.”
            She looks at me sideways. “Jonas, I’ve been reading sex club applications for the past three months, remember? I’ve been stockpiling ideas the whole time.” She winks.
“Oh yeah?” I like where this is headed. “You’ve picked up an idea or two, have you?” I cross my arms under my head and gaze up at her.
“Yes, sir,” she says, her eyes ablaze. She rubs her hands along my biceps. “Maybe just a thing or two . . . and now that I’ve got the right partner . . . the perfect partner . . .” She leans down again and kisses me. “My sweet Jonas.”
My heart leaps. “Sarah,” I breathe. I want to tell her. She deserves to hear it from me.
She whispers right into my ear. “Madness.”
I exhale and close my eyes.
I know I should be happy to hear this word—she’s telling me she loves me in the exact way I’ve taught her to say it to me—the precise way I’ve trained her to say it so as not to scare me off. Love is a serious mental disease, I explained to her, over and over, quoting Plato—pointedly avoiding the more pedantic but direct route to the same message. I glance away, trying to collect my thoughts. I feel like I’m failing her with all my secret codes.
“Oh, Jonas.” She leans down and peppers my entire face with soft kisses—the thing she does that makes me want to crawl into her arms and cry like a baby. “Don’t think so much. Thinking is the enemy.”



  This love affair has changed our characters. Jonas and Sarah have reached a level of understanding few achieve in a lifetime.

The trip to Belize was everything Jonas hoped for. Sarah is now his completely and trust is finally part of their relationship.

Protecting her from the owners of the Club is not going to be easy. Sarah refuses to believe she is really in danger and Jonas is losing his mind trying to convince without scaring her half to death.

There is such complexity in Jonas' character. Little by little we begin to understand him and the traumas (plural!) he experienced that shaped him into the man he is today. It is interesting to note his relationship with Josh, his twin. You immediately feel how protective Josh is of Jonas. He goes out of his way to make Jonas feel secure in the knowledge that he has his back. Whatever Jonas needs from him, he is willing to provide in order to make Jonas feel in control. The traumas experienced by Jonas are shared by Josh, even though he was not there when their mother was killed. Whether it is the "twin connection" or just the fact these brothers were always very close, Josh is the one that always is there to protect Jonas from spiraling out of control.

The end of this book is a cliffhanger. It is heart stopping, but be assured - book 3 is to publish shortly so do not fear. We will get to find out what happens and won't have to hold on for months.





Also in this Series:


The Club (The Club Series Book #1)

Release Day:   January 5, 2015

Amazon Link            
iBooks Link   

When playboy businessman Jonas Faraday receives a private note from the anonymous intake agent assigned to process his online application to an exclusive club, he becomes obsessed with finding her and giving her the satisfaction she claims has always eluded her, in order to fulfill his own desperate need for redemption.

Sarah: “When I read Jonas Faraday’s brutally honest personal message on his application to The Club—I practically climaxed at my desk. I’m an idiot to risk losing my job but I couldn’t resist contacting him. I knew my confession would be like dangling an irresistible carrot in front of his nose—but never in a million years did I think he’d actually hunt me down.”

Jonas: “I was shocked to get my intake agent’s email—I’d attached that note to my application on a whim, never expecting a reply from an actual person, let alone a reply as mind blowing as that. Her message was so alluring, so irresistible, I’ve been spiraling into a full-blown obsession ever since I got it. What’s her name? What does she look like? Finding her is my top priority.”

In The Club, what starts out as an innocent exploration of attraction quickly spirals into a steamy story of unbridled passion, obsession, heartbreak, and, ultimately, redemption





The Redemption (The Club Series Book #3)



Release Day:   February 9, 2015

Amazon Preorder Link      



“There’s never been a love like ours and there never will be again. We’re the greatest love story ever told. Our love is so pure and true, we’re the amazement of the gods.”

In the final, heart-racing installment of THE CLUB TRILOGY, Jonas Faraday continues his quest to overcome his demons. Is he fated for a lifetime of heartbreak and tragedy—or will he finally find his redemption?

**Contains graphic adult content and harsh language. It is only appropriate for adult readers age 18+



About the author:
Lauren Rowe is the pen name of an author and singer-songwriter who decided to use an alter ego in writing THE CLUB TRILOGY to ensure she didn't hold back in writing the story. (And she didn't.) Lauren lives in San Diego, California where she performs with her band, writes, and hangs out with her family and friends. 


Author Links:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenrowebooks


Website: http://www.laurenrowebooks.com/


Author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9699494.Lauren_Rowe


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