DIRTY TALK by Megan Erickson blog tour(Review post)

Published September 24, 2015 by bookbesties

Praise for MEGAN ERICKSON

“A super sweet, extra sexy second chance romance that will have you laughing out loud and needing a minute to cool off. Dirty Thoughts is right!”
— Jay Crownover, New York Times bestselling author

“Megan Erickson ratchets up the romance and sizzle in her sexy new series. The Mechanics of Love will rev readers’ hearts.”
— Jennifer Ryan, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

“Megan Erickson writes hot, hot, HOT stories packed with emotion and humor. You’re going to want to read everything she’s ever written!”
— Sophie Jordan, USA Today bestselling author

Brent Payton has a reputation for wanting to have fun, all the time. It’s well-earned after years of ribbing his brothers and flirting with every girl he meets, but he’s more than just a good time, even though nobody takes the time to see it. When a new girl walks into his family’s garage with big thoughtful eyes and legs for days, this mechanic wants something serious for the first time.

Ivy Dawn is done with men, all of them. She and her sister uprooted their lives for them too many times and she’s not willing to do it again. Avoiding the opposite sex at all costs seems easy enough, until the sexy mechanic with the dirty mouth bursts into her life.

Brent can’t resist the one woman who sees past his devil-may-care facade and Ivy finds it harder and harder to deny how happy he makes her. But Ivy has secrets she hasn’t shared and when the truth comes out, she must decide if she’s willing to take one more chance on love or let him go forever.

This was the first time i have read anything by this author and for not knowing what to expect I thought it was great! I loved Brent and left right away that he was more than the goofball brother he portrayed. Ivy was very much the no mans guy she portrayed but more for the sake of her sister and when the two meet you instantly see the sparks. I loved that Brent longs to be something more, like a firefighter; but feels he cant because of his reputation and STILL winds up being the hero when it counted. I loved the interaction with Violet and Brent the best, it was very heartwarming and the chemistry between Brent and Ivy was just the right amount of dirty and sweet. I felt a little lost having not read the first book but it was only a little as much was explained to not be totally lost.

I want to go back and read the first in the series and look forward to the next!

Where to buy DIRTY TALK

HarperCollins: http://www.harpercollins.com/9780062407757/dirty-talk

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About MEGAN ERICKSON

Megan Erickson grew up in a family that averages 5’5” on a good day and started writing to create characters who could reach the top kitchen shelf.
She’s got a couple of tattoos, has a thing for gladiators and has been called a crazy cat lady. After working as a journalist for years, she decided she liked creating her own endings better and switched back to fiction.
She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two kids and two cats. And no, she still can’t reach the stupid top shelf.

YURI (New Adult College Biker Romance) By Marian Tee (Review Post)

Published September 23, 2015 by bookbesties

YURI (New Adult College Biker Romance)

His name was Yuri Athanas.
They called him the golden boy of the Afxisi, a college org during the day and an underground racing club at night.
Like his brothers, Yuri was rich, powerful, gorgeous, and devastatingly sexy.
Unlike his brothers, Yuri did not leave a trail of broken hearts behind him.
Yuri was the angel amidst all the other Greek devils, they said.
I liked hearing that about him. It gave me hope that when we do meet again, he would remember his promise, and he would keep it.
He would take one look at me and he wouldn’t mind that I wasn’t…okay.
He wouldn’t mind I wasn’t…normal.
If he was everything I prayed he would be, he’d take one look at me and love me, like he had promised.

This was the first time i have read anything by this author and i didn’t have any expectations, but i still found myself pleasantly surprised! It’s the 7th book in a series so it reads as if you know the characters already BUT it also reads well for a standalone. Yuri and Kalliope(Kallie) are the oddest of couples but it works for them. I loved seeing the interaction with them and it was a bit confusing as to if he belonged to a MC club or just a popular club with hot guys only and if it was an on campus club or what. Again, it would have been beneficial for me to read the entire series(which I plan to go back and do), however the chemistry was good and it was a little romance mixed with a little dirty sex made for a great weekend read! I did find that the ending was super rushed and you were left with a ton of open questions,which I understand will be addressed in the next book, but still! Not a cliffhanger more like a WTF, but I will still read more by this author because I liked her overall voice and uniqueness she brings to her books.

Surviving Him by Dawn A. Keane Blog Tour (Promo Post)

Published September 22, 2015 by bookbesties

Surviving Him by Dawn A. Keane

Genre: Contemporary Romance Suspense – Dark

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Synopsis

Dark erotic romance contains subject matter some might find distressing, also violence and sexual scenes. Not suitable for readers under the age of 18.

An explosive love story of a mother, and her struggle to be with the love of her life, against all odds.

Logan is strong, sexy, and the type of father that Dana’s daughters deserve in their lives. Dana’s life is rocked by tragedy, she is forced into running from her psychotic ex-husband, Ian, and it seems he’s determined to keep them apart. Left with nowhere else to turn Dana and her girls seek shelter in a women’s refuge in Manchester, where Dana finds lifelong friendships in the other women who live there. Sisters brought together by despair that haunts them every single day, but the laughter they bring keeps out the darkness that is Dana’s past, she hopes she can find herself again. But a life away from Logan and his ability to ignite the flame deep inside her is almost unbearable. Dana’s not the only one, Logan will fight anyone and anything to be back in Dana’s arms again. Can they carve out an existence for their fiery passion amid Ian’s rage?

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I was brought up in Manchester and I am now living in the beautiful Scottish borders with my three children.

I have enjoyed writing my story as I had a pretty hard upbringing and have suffered like everyone does over the years in different situations, but everyone has a story to tell.

I just hope my story can help someone out there who is, or has been through the same sorts of situations as myself.

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Prologue

The Women’s Aid worker, Pam, seems like a kind lady with short, blonde hair, and concerned grey eyes as she sits opposite me behind her desk with a sympathetic look on her face. A pen and a notebook are situated in front of her and she is listening to my every word, while I tell her of the abuse I suffered at the hands of my ex-husband. All because of a bloody tap.

I turned the tap on as slowly as I could to fill up the kettle, and the water pipe made a loud screeching sound, a rumbling that shook through the whole house. It did that every time the tap was turned on. Ian was in bed and it woke him up. He was so angry with me, he jumped out of the bed, ran down the stairs towards me and started having a complete meltdown, going completely ballistic at me for waking him up. I shook with fear his as his eyes blazed with anger; a murderous violence poured from him as he glared down at me. He started shouting at me for turning the tap on the wrong way. He said that I was a stupid fool for not knowing how do it properly. I didn’t realize there was a right way to do it. I was so frightened because I knew what was coming next.

Ian lost it completely and flew at me so fast my head spun. He was shouting and swearing; he was beyond being in control of his temper. I was scared out of my mind. I trembled as my throat closed. I proceeded to beg him not to hurt me. I pleaded with him, but it didn’t do any good. He flew at me again and punched me so hard in the face that I fell on my knees on the floor. Ian didn’t want to hear anything I had to say. He got right in my face with his forehead firmly pressed up against mine, pushing me down and shaking me with the force. “You’re pathetic. You don’t even know how to do a simple thing. Not knowing how to turn on a tap quietly, you stupid bitch.” He punched me again and again. “Next time, yeah,” he shouted, “Do it fucking right.” He punched me on the right side of my jaw. I could no longer hold myself up.

I slowly agreed that I was pathetic for not knowing how to turn the damn tap on correctly, then my head smashed on the floor full force.

I could feel the blow to my eyes as he repeatedly hit me over and over and again. Black spots filled my vision then everything turned black. When I came to, I couldn’t believe what was happening to me, and Kayleigh. Was she ever going to be safe? What sort of mum am I to let this happen? How can I stop it? I believed that I must have deserved everything I went through. I must have one of those faces men want to injure. Ian left me alone and went to his sister’s house to calm down. I went to the bathroom and splashed my face with cold water, and it hurt so much I winced; the pain was excruciating. The water slowly soothed my face, stinging slightly with each splash. I couldn’t see very well as my eyelids had swelled and were changing colour, my tears stinging the open wounds. My head was in so much pain, I put my face back into the water in the sink to soothe it.

I looked up into the mirror; I was a complete mess. No amount of make-up was going to cover it up; it felt like my heart would pop through my chest, it was racing so hard.

All I wanted to do was go and see my mum and tell her what happened, ask her for help. But I knew she would be disappointed in me. I couldn’t call her and tell her, she would think I’m such a failure. I stared at my broken reflection in the mirror trying to figure out what I had done to deserve this and I couldn’t. I was so shocked, so scared out of my mind. Ian was back in no time at all with a box of chocolates, like that made it all ok again. He said he was a psychotic human being. He kept saying how sorry he was, so sorry for what he had done, so sorry for losing control and that he couldn’t believe he had hurt his woman. He promised me it would never happen again, but the damage was already done.

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Goodbye Reservations – Release Blitz

Published September 16, 2015 by bookbesties

Book: Goodbye Reservations (Prequel Part I: The Lost & Found Series book 4)

Author: Jacquelyn Ayres

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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BECCA CAMPBELL is a twenty-three-year-old woman who will do great things in her life.
But—that’s her future.

Right now, the year is 1999.

While the world is concerned with surviving Y2K, Becca’s focus is trying to make it through the darkest year of her life. She’s lost both of her parents in a tragic accident, bills seem to be piling high, her car is on its last leg, and she’s trying to save for nursing school. No matter how many hours she works; she can’t catch a break. NOTHING in her world is going right.

That is, until, Mr. Tall, Dark, and Pompous walks into her life, turning it right-side up, no matter how much she fights it. He is everything she didn’t want to need and everything she now realizes she can’t be without.

This is the beginning of Becca’s epic journey:

Experiencing great love.

Losing herself.

Being Found.

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I am a domestic engineer (born and raised in NJ) whose sole responsibility is to guide three young, impressionable kids into becoming phenomenal adults. This challenging yet rewarding work requires a lot of love (coffee), patience (wine), and determination (periodic exorcisms). I work this magic from the beautiful state of New Hampshire.

Before becoming a domestic goddess (not really), I spent over a decade in the medical field, where I wore more hats than the Queen.

I have loved the written word and the great escape it provides since I was a little girl. When I wasn’t reading about people and the places they lived, I was creating my own characters and adventures.

Finding myself again through my writing in The Lost & Found Series, The One, and The GEG Series has been nothing short of a dream come true. Also, it makes people feel better when I laugh randomly or talk to myself, knowing it’s my characters and not “the voices” . . . that would be creepy.

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Emergence Release Blitz(PROMO POST)

Published September 9, 2015 by bookbesties

Book: Emergence

Author: Olivia Hayes

Genre: Erotic Romance

Releases: 8th September

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Carson Foster has always been a lady’s man, sweet talking his way into panties night after night. He was a love ’em and leave ’em kind of guy until a raven haired beauty walked into his life, rocks his world, and disappears before morning. After fruitlessly searching for her and reeling from a taste of his own medicine, Carson decides to clean up his act and change his ways.

Sneaking away from her unfaithful and emotionally abusive husband for a night to interview for a new job, Louise Evans meets a sexy, sandy haired stranger, who gives her a glimpse of everything she’s been missing. Now, after landing her dream job, divorcing her bastard of a husband, moving to a new city, and unexpectedly becoming a mother, Lou is more determined than ever to get her life on the right path.

When Carson and Lou suddenly come face to face the recognition is immediate and the sparks fly. While they are both willing to forgive each other for their past deceptions, Lou is still hiding a secret so big it threatens to destroy the very foundation of their new relationship. When past and present collide and the truth is revealed, will everything be torn apart or will their love for one another be enough to withstand destruction?

Excerpt

She cocked her eyebrow at me. “So you don’t like the kind of women who don’t speak their minds and prefer quiet missionary sex that’s all about the man and never about the woman?”

I laughed out loud and her eyes sparkled. “Definitely not,” I said, picking up my drink off the bar and taking a sip. “To a man like me, watching a woman come undone underneath me is the greatest pleasure there is.”

She swallowed visibly. “Good answer,” she said with a smirk. “I could use a man like you.”

Author Bio

Olivia Hayes is a native of Savannah, Georgia and now lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her loving husband and two children. With her southern roots, Olivia dreamt of one day writing books with the backdrop of coastal Georgia and South Carolina. When she’s not reading, writing, or working her day job, Olivia enjoys spending time entertaining friends and family.

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The Affair by Beth Kery (Review)

Published September 7, 2015 by bookbesties

The Affair

When unconventional hospice nurse Emma Shore secured a new position at the Breakers, the sprawling mansion of enigmatic and dangerously handsome racecar billionaire Michael Montand, she had no idea how soon she’d be drawn into his darker sexual games—or that it would be her own fantasies that would hold her captive.

Michael knew he shouldn’t have engaged such an innocent woman to share in his desires. But strong sexual appetites and selfishness run in his blood.

From Michael’s luxurious lakeside home to the sun-drenched, sensual shores of the French Riviera, Emma submits again and again to his intoxicating power. But she knows there is only one way to protect her heart.

The affair will continue, but under her conditions: Only she can end it, and when it’s over, they will part and never speak again of the things they dared to do behind locked doors.

At first glance my thoughts was that this was going to be a very long book but Beth does a great job of delivering an engaging storyline where you don’t realize its close to 5oo pages. The characters were thoroughly fleshed out and I loved seeing the build between both characters and i found myself falling in love with them. Michael Montand is a sexy alpha male who oozes sex appeal and Emma is an all around girl who awakens under Michael’s touch! This book delivered a great mix of hot sexy scenes that will burn up your pages and a touch of erotica in one little package that i couldn’t put down. This is a must read, i mean what more could you ask for? Great characters and a great storyline make for a great afternoon read!

Loved it!

Damaris

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY BY TRACY SOLHEIM (Review)

Published September 7, 2015 by bookbesties

Sleeping with the Enemy (Out of Bounds, #4)

Dot-com millionaire Jay McManus is discovering that owning a pro football team like the Baltimore Blaze isn’t easy. An anonymous blogger is out to destroy his reputation, and now his team is being sued by its own cheerleaders. If Jay’s not careful, he could lose big—and not just financially.

Bridgett Janik’s brother may play for the Baltimore Blaze, but she’s not thrilled to be defending Jay McManus, the man who broke her heart. It’s bad enough she has to mingle with Jay during games, but working beside her former lover may be too much for her body—and her heart—to resist.

Jay’s determined not to let Bridgett slip away from him a second time. But, as the two follow the mysterious blogger’s trail, secrets—both past and present—are revealed, and Jay and Bridgett must decide if their relationship can be something more than just sleeping with the enemy.

The story promises a sweet romance with a sexy twist but the storyline was a bit congested and it lost me a couple of times. I felt at times it was a bit wordy than it needed to be which was hard for me to get past, things like a simple hello took one full page. This was more of a second chance romance and I really did not understand what happened totally the first time with the MC’s but the interaction between Jay and Bridgette was likable enough. The plot did bore me a bit and my attention was only kept when there was banter between Jay and Bridgette,the chemistry was great between these characters but I just wished that the storyline was more engaging. If the story consisted just on their dialogue alone then this would have been a win for me.

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Hot as Hale Blog tour(PROMO POST)

Published September 7, 2015 by bookbesties

Book: Hot as Hale

Author: Marie James

Genre: Erotic Romance

Release Date – 7^th September

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Synopsis

Innocent Joselyne Bennett loves her quiet life. As an elementary teacher her days include teaching kids then going home to research fun science projects to add to her lesson plan. Her only excitement is living vicariously through her sister Lorali and friend Alexa Warner.

Incredibly gorgeous police detective Kaleb Perez was going through the motions of life. His position on the force as a narcotics detective forced him to cross paths with Josie after a shooting involving her friend.

On more than one occasion Kaleb discreetly tried to catch Josie’s eye. On every occasion he was ignored but when her hand is forced after a break-in at her apartment Josie and Kaleb are on a collision course with each other. Formerly timid Josie is coaxed out of her shell by the sexy-as-sin Kaleb who nurtures her inner sex-kitten in the most seductive ways, and replaces her inexperience with passionate need.

The small group has overcome so much in such a short period of time and just when they think they can settle back into their lives they are forced back into the unknown. Can Kaleb protect Josie from further tragedy? Can she let him go once the threat of danger is gone?

This is a standalone contemporary novel. The next book in the Hale Series: To Hale and Back is the conclusion of the series and in the point of view of all six characters.

Recommended for readers 18 and up due to strong language and explicit sexual content.

Excerpt

“How long do you think you can hold out, Mariposa?” I’m teasing her now, no way I’ll attempt to touch her again since she’s told me no.

She shrugs her shoulder and gives me a sly smile. “Can I hold you tonight?” I ask again, switching gears away from my desire to have her sit on my face.

“Please.” She answers.

I hold my hand out to her as I stand and grab her clothes off of the table. I tug her towards my bedroom, turning off lights as we go. I can hear Mia making her way behind us, knowing she will settle down again on her bed in the corner of my room for the night.

“I didn’t pack sleep clothes,” I inform Josie as we step into my room. “I guess you’ll just have to sleep naked.”

She steps away from me and just as I think she’s about to protest, she reaches behind her, lowers the zipper on her skirt, and lets it fall to the ground. She’s facing the bed and the sight of her beautiful back, narrow hips, and smooth legs make me groan.

When she bends over to pick her skirt up off the floor my cock jumps in my pants. Instinctively my hand reaches down and grips it. “That’s fine.” She replies as she walks her skirt to me and drops it on top of her other clothing in my hand.

I growl at her, drop her clothes on the dresser, and pull out a t-shirt. A very large t-shirt. One that ensures nothing will be peeking out once she has it on. “On second thought,” I say as I hand it over to her. She giggles and pulls it on over her head. It almost hits her at her knees. Much better.

She saunters back in front of me and reaches for the buttons on my shirt. “Josie.” I admonish mildly.

“Shhh, Kaleb. I heard what you said earlier.” She reaches up on her tip toes and kisses my chin. “You’re overdressed.”

I stand stock still and let her unbutton my shirt. She runs her tiny, warm hands up my stomach and over my pecs, causing my muscles to bunch. I’m thick and hard as steel in my pants, and there’s no sense in even trying to hide it. She knows I want her.

Author Bio

Marie James, full-time working mother of two boys and wife of 11 years. I’ve spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. I’ve always wanted to write novels and just recently had the gumption to sit down and start one. My passions include reading everything under the sun and sewing. I even listen to audio books while sewing. Hot as Hale is book 3 in the 4 book Hale Series.

I have several other story lines worked out for other books once this series is complete. Reading and writing is my happy place.

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FOREPLAY Unlimited by Kathryn Perez (Promo Post)

Published September 3, 2015 by bookbesties

Title: FOREPLAY Unlimited

Author: Kathryn Perez

Book Blitz: September 2 – 4

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Hosted by: S.B.B. Promotions

I’ve colored outside the lines all my life and never regretted it. I cuss, drink, party and revel in being an eccentric, strong woman. Judge me, I don’t care. My wild ways have led to lots of gratuitous one night stands and zero meaningful relationships. This never seemed to bother me, until I hit my mid-thirties. I’ve only ever known no strings attached sex. It’s almost as if my entire life has been a series of emotionless foreplay. Now, I feel a tug towards needing and wanting something more.

The day forty two year old Remington Reyes walked through the door of my tattoo shop, life as I knew it was set on a different path. Everything I thought I knew about sex and love was obliterated in an instant. He was nothing like anyone I’d ever experienced before. He made me want all of the strings, all at once.

He made me crave MORE.

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SexUnlimited.com led me to forty one year old Brisban Calloway.

All I wanted from him was one night of no strings attached SEX.

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Tiger Lily (#3) Cover Reveal

Published September 1, 2015 by bookbesties

Book: Tiger Lily (part 3)

Author: Amélie S. Duncan

Genre: erotic romance

Releases September 8th

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Synopsis:

Lily loves Jonas, but implicit trust is another matter. After all they’ve been through, she still can’t believe he’ll stay no matter how deep or dark her secrets are. With her ex, Declan, up to his worst, Lily’s embarrassed and ashamed…but she’s once again underestimated Jonas. He has brains as well as beauty. With the same ruthlessness he uses to dispatch his business rivals, he vows to annihilate Declan.

Lily is glad to relinquish control. Jonas is determined to personally oversee her recovery and she lets him. She’s still too weak to deal with the chaos that’s become her life. Jonas whisks her away to a secluded luxury loft in Tribeca and pampers her with sensual decadence. Every caress, every lingering honey-sweet kiss they share says he loves her—even the way he possesses her body in the sultry heat of the night…but will Jonas commit? Will he ever be able to say those three little words she craves to hear from him?

Author Bio:

Amélie S. Duncan writes contemporary, erotic romances with a dark edge. Her inspiration comes from many sources including her life experiences and travels. She lives on the West Coast of the United States with her husband.

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Tiger Lily Series

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