Thursday, October 2, 2014

Marquita Valentine has a new series coming in early 2015! Meet the Brody Lawson in Love So Hot!

   


Title: Love So Hot (Lawsons #1)
Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: January 2015
Cover Designer: Lindee Robinson Photography

Book Description:
Bank Teller and all around good girl, Sydney McKnight, is tired of being the girl all the guys want to have as a friend. Who better to help unleash her inner vixen than her best friend and secret crush, Brody Lawson? Only, Sydney has no idea how to ask him, without their friendship going up in flames, until that is, the town of Jessamine's annual Firemen's Auction gives her the perfect excuse to set her plan into motion.

Fire Captain Brody Lawson has been in love with his best friend, Sydney, for years, but he would never risk their friendship by confessing his feelings to her. So, when Sydney beats out the competition to buy his time at the annual Firemen's Auction, Brody can hardly believe his luck until she asks him to teach her how to seduce a fellow fireman.

Now, it’s up to Brody to show Sydney how perfect she already is and convince her that they only man for her is him, because if Sydney is going to seduce any man, it’s going to be him. And once he has her in his bed, he’s not letting her go.


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Sydney looked away, unable to withstand Brody's blue gaze. Her heart pounded in her chest so hard that it actually hurt. "Obviously, I bid on the wrong guy."
He gently lifted her chin. "I said I was shocked, not disappointed."
"Shocked and disappointed aren't too far off from each other."
He gave her an amused look as he let her go. "Really?"
She nodded, becoming more and more uncomfortable by the minute. What had she been thinking? Oh right, the three Strawberry daiquiris had thought for her. "Yeah, like when you drink milk while expecting a soda. It’s disgusting."
Instead of answering her, he dusted his thumb across her bottom lip. Her breath hitched. He dipped his head and she shrunk back a little, but he grabbed her chin again. She couldn't even close her eyes as his lips softly pressed against hers, as he teased the seam of her mouth and sucked in her top lip.
Fire raced through her, all the way to her toes, making them curl in her too-tight heels. All she could think was that Brody was kissing her. Kissing her, Sydney McKnight.
Sweet Lord.
Brody Lawson was kissing her in front of everyone who might or might not be driving by the local VFW. Wouldn't they be shocked?
Pulling away, Brody searched her face, his sexy lips wet from kissing her. She wanted to kiss him again, to learn more about what he liked, how he tasted, and if she could make his knees weak.
She blinked up at him, slowly, taking in his confident smile. "What was that for?"
He laughed low in his throat. "Sweetheart, you look mighty shocked right now. Or is that disappointed?"
Sydney felt neither. She felt... hot and bothered and all the things she assumed kissing him would do to her. It was now or never. 
He rubbed his jaw. "It can't be either of those, because you were begging to be kissed and I have never left a woman disappointed in her life."
Aggravation rose inside of her, more powerful than the temporary insanity of lust she'd just experienced. There was no way she could admit her feelings for him, not now. Maybe not ever. While she thought their kiss had been all fireworks and super novas, he was just being himself--that side of him she didn't always care for, because it was so dang cocky... and never directed at her. No one ever tried to seduce her, because in the town of Jessamine, Sydney McKnight would always be considered the girl everyone wanted as a friend. Including the men. Especially the men.
"That's really good to know, because I need an expert like you to teach me."
His brows drew together in obvious confusion. "Teach you to do what?"
"To seduce a man."

 About the author:
New York Times Bestselling Author, Marquita Valentine, writes sexy heroes that make you swoon and sassy heroines that make you laugh. She’s the author of the bestselling contemporary romance series, Holland Springs, and the new adult romance series, Boys of the South.

Marquita met her husband aka Hot Builder at Sonic when they were in high school. She suggests this location to all of her single friends in search of a good man—and if that doesn't work, they can console themselves with cheesy tatertots. She lives in North Carolina in a very, very small town with Hot Builder and their two children.

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

One of My Favorite Trilogy - THE MAN TRILOGY by: Nelle L'Amour


 
There's a new beautiful player in town...
 lake Burns, the sexy head of SIN-TV, who goes through women like some go through water. Until he meets Jennifer McCoy, his outspoken new assistant and development executive.
Newly engaged Jennifer has no idea that her devastatingly gorgeous new boss is the man she kissed, blindfolded, in a game of Truth or Dare. That kiss, that man, that beautiful stranger she cannot forget.

Blake hasn't been able to stop thinking about that kiss either...and he'll do anything to win Jennifer --even if it means being a beautiful bastard and breaking all the rules.
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THAT MAN is a three-part romantic comedy serial with an element of suspense. THAT MAN 2 and THAT MAN 3 are both now available. Readers 18+.
The romantic tension between Blake Burns and Jennifer McCoy heats up in this bestselling, highly anticipated sequel to THAT MAN 1.

Still engaged to her college boyfriend, Jennifer finds herself more and more attracted to her sexy as sin boss yet has no clue he's that man she kissed blindfolded in a game of Truth or Dare. Unable to suppress her feelings, she wonders: is fantasizing about your boss a form of cheating?

Meanwhile, Blake, a player who's never had a relationship, has no clue how to get to first base with Jennifer. Determined to prove that her fiancé, Bradley Wick, DDS, is a dweeb and definitely the wrong man for her, he puts Operation Dickwick into full force. No holds barred.

An unforgettable weekend in Vegas and an unexpected discovery change the game for both of them--for better and for worse.
 
 
 
THAT MAN 2





 
 
 
 
 
The steamy and suspenseful conclusion to the bestselling THAT MAN trilogy...
 
Let's cut to the chase. A sweet little Midwestern girl with a dimpled smile had shown me there was a connection between my cock and my heart. She was in my bloodstream bringing them together. Making me feel emotions and sensations I'd never felt .
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The Kiss had changed everything. This painting had turned my heart upside down and torn me apart. I could no longer deny my feelings. I missed him for only one reason. I was in love.
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Blake and Jennifer finally succumb to their passion and are unable to get enough of one another. A shocking discovery, however, threatens to pull them apart. And danger looms.
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Will the two survive an outside force that promises to bring their love to a cruel and tragic end?
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared and S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed by L. Marie Adeline-Reviews and Giveaway

S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared and S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed by L. Marie Adeline-Reviews and Giveaway
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Sunday, April 20, 2014

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'The Sheik's Pregnant Bride'

 
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“Good evening, Your Majesty. Please, make yourself at home,” Rick Tompkins said, shaking the hand of the leader of Jawhara as he was escorted into the grand foyer of the Whittemore. “It’s a pleasure to have you join us this evening.”

Kamal Mehalel El-Jawhara, Sheik of Jawhara, and CEO of Jewel Oil, shook the hand of the man who was going to bring his country’s reputation a much needed boost. He nodded his head and spoke to the two men standing behind him briefly in Arabic.

As they moved off to do his bidding, he spoke to Rick, one of the Addams Group owners, “Your company put together an impressive presentation today. It was a pleasure to see their enthusiasm for this project. I have spoken with my brother, and we both agree that sometime in the near future, your team should visit Jawhara. That way they can see for themselves what is needed going forward.”

Rick nodded, “I think that would definitely be of benefit. I’ll speak with Damon about setting something up.”
“Fine.” Kamal looked around at the numerous people gathered to celebrate. There were a number of people in attendance that he recognized from the photos his secretary had shown him earlier this evening. Being prepared was something Kamal insisted upon. He prided himself on knowing both his friends and his adversaries before entering into any type of social gathering. With his connections, he often knew more about people he had never met, than long term friends knew about each other after years of interaction.

Kamal didn’t feel that he was prying into people’s private lives; quite the opposite, he was educating himself as to their strengths and weaknesses. This kept him from being taken advantage of and had often provided information, which helped his security team, perform their duties in keeping him safe.

Seeing his brother across the room speaking with a beautiful young woman, he headed in that direction. He watched the woman giggle just a little too much, obviously trying very hard to keep his brother’s attention solely focused on her. Looking at the expression on his brother’s face, he could have told her she could stop trying so hard. Khalil was already hooked and seemed content to stay that way.

As he stepped around a small group standing between his brother and himself, he caught site of the dark red hair of a woman standing in his brother’s group. Kamal stopped shortly, stunned by how alluring her hair color was. It was definitely natural, but the way the light shone on the varying colors of red made her hair almost seem alive.

Taking another step forward, he was stunned speechless when she turned slightly, giving him his first glimpse of her profile. Alabaster skin, a slightly turned up nose and a mouth made for kissing greeted him. Continuing to turn, he watched as her lids lifted and her eyes captured his attention. They were the most startlingly shade of green he had ever seen. Deep, dark, mysterious, and warm. Those words describe the feelings he had as he watched her eyes land on him, skitter away, and then return.

He continued his forward progress, greeting his brother briefly in Arabic before returning his attention to the beautiful woman standing directly in front of him. Offering his hand, he spoke to her, “Good evening.”
Seeing her eyes light with interest, the husky quality of her voice as she replied, “Good evening,” had his body standing at attention and demanding he learn more about her.

Kale watched the interaction between his brother and Shira’s cousin. Mentally smiling to himself, he had never been so happy to see his brother. Maybe now he would finally be able to get Shira alone and calm her nervousness. It was obvious that she was attracted to him, and while he had enjoyed their flirtations these lasts few months, he wanted more. He had held himself tightly in check during the contract negotiations, putting the country’s needs before his own, but that was done now. Tonight there was only his own needs to worry about; he hoped to add Shira’s needs to his list of duties tonight as well.
Making the introductions, he said, “Kam, may I introduce Shira and her cousin Erin. Shira, this is my brother Kam.”
Erin watched as the newcomer briefly shook her cousins’ hand before turning the full weight of his dark gaze in her direction once again. The magnetism she felt between herself and the stranger was as foreign as the words he spoke in reply to Kale’s introduction. When Kale ushered her cousin off in another direction, she turned to follow them only to be stopped by a hand upon her arm. “Don’t go.”

Turning her head, she looked first at the hand holding her arm before letting her eyes make a leisurely travel up to the face that was attached to it. He was a very handsome man. Standing more than six inches above her 5’7″ height, his trim body, and the way he held himself was very alluring. This man was used to being in charge. Erin briefly wandered what his occupation was. She still hadn’t figured out what connection Kale had to the leadership of Jawhara, but he appeared to have quite a bit of authority there. Did his brother also have a position of authority in Jawhara?

“Would you care to join me for a walk? I understand there is a formal garden through those doors,” Kamal suggested, pointing towards the double French door leading to the yard beyond.

Erin took one last look at where her cousin had disappeared and then slowly nodded her head, “I would love to get some fresh air. So, yes. I would love a walk in the garden.”

Waiting for her to precede in front of him, he let his eyes drift down over her figure, stopping briefly as his eyes devoured the lush curves her form fitting dress revealed. The black fabric molded itself to her lush breasts, before dropping down to hug her hips – hips that were made to hold onto as….

Pulling his thoughts back, Kamal followed her outside, placing a hand low on her back, and feeling the shiver of reaction as it coursed through her body. Good. She feels the attraction too.

Erin felt the touch of his hand all through her body. She questioned whether she should allow herself to be alone with this stranger, but the feelings he was creating in her body with just the touch of his hand were too tempting to ignore. She had seen several prospects this evening, but the man with her right now was the only one that had stirred her interest like this.

Leading her towards a darkened path, he gestured with his hand informing his security detail to keep their distance. The path was lit only by small strands of lights scattered here and there amongst the vegetation, giving Kamal a perfect excuse to keep his hand upon her back as they walked. “Are you warm enough?”
Erin nodded, “Yes. And you?”

Kamal answered with a smile, “Of course. Your country is very different from my own during the day, but at night the temperatures are very similar.”

Erin smiled at him, “In what way?”

“Well. Bordering the sea, we enjoy a slight breeze off the water most of the time. This brings much needed humidity to our arid land. Once the sun goes down, the temperature drops dramatically, and one can almost taste the moisture in the air. It’s not so different than here.”

Erin laughed, “I take it you’ve never been in D.C. during the winter months?”

Kamal shook his head, “Sadly, no. I have been in Vermont during the winter months however. Is the weather here so different?”

Erin laughed again, “Yeah, you could say that. They get tons of snow up there. Here, we get a little bit here and there, but normally we don’t get feet of the stuff like they do. I can’t imagine trying to move several feet of snow each morning.”

Kamal was shocked, why would this beautiful young woman need to worry about moving snow? “You enjoy moving snow?”

Erin huffed, “Really? Do you enjoy shoveling snow?”

“I’ve never done it. But in my country it would be someone else’s job to remove snow.”

Erin looked at him and when she realized he was being serious, she asked, “Spoiled much?”

“Never,” Kamal replied. Having servants see to his every need was not a matter of being spoiled; it was his due as the Sheikh of his people. It was his country’s privilege to take care of their ruler. They were compensated well for their service, and Kamal had his every need met. Well, almost every need.
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‘The Sheikh’s Pregnant Bride’

 

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‘The Sheikh’s Pregnant Bride’

is now available for $2.99 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo and AllRomanceEbooks.




When Sheikh Kamal first saw Erin from across the ballroom he knew he must have her – and he always got what he wanted.
But Erin isn’t like the other girls he knows. Even for an American she is exceptionally feisty, strong and stubbornly independent. A challenge to him. Yet he can’t keep his eyes off her, her stunning beauty kept him captivated for the whole evening.
When Erin first saw Sheikh Kamal she had no idea he was royalty and leader of Jawhara, one of the largest (and wealthiest) countries in the Middle East. She just saw him as an irresistible handsome man, tall, with deep brown eyes and a muscular physique. Definitely her type. He was perfect – apart from his personality. He was so arrogant, controlling, and dominating. Everything she told herself she NEVER wanted in a man. Yet, she feels such a strong pulls towards him, even his scent is intoxicating.. They sneak away from the ball and go back to Erin’s apartment where they share an intense night of love making. In the morning Kamal is called urgently back to his country.
As the weeks go by, and the gifts from Kamal pile up, Erin makes a shocking discovery. She is carrying the heir to a kingdom.. When Kamal discovers this, he will do anything to bring her to his country and make her his bride. But Erin has other ideas..
Approximate length: 24,000 words (a novella)
 

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Books I Bought To Read

(1) Yours Truly, Taddy (The Undergrad Years #2) New Adult Romance (Invitation to Eden) By: Avery Astor 

Jetting to Martinique for a modeling assignment with three of Europe’s hottest
magazine photographers—Gustave, Fabian, and Leon—should’ve been easy, breezy
beautiful. Never did I expect to look up and see a hole in the ceiling of our
plane that was bigger in size than my Birkin bag.
Shit! We’re
nose-diving toward Eden Island. I pictured how my New York Times obituary might
read when I’m gone, “Taddy Brill, Manhattanite, dethroned descendant of the
Austrian House of Brillford royalty, dies at age eighteen, penniless, unloved,
and a virgin.” I swear this crap only happens to me. Suddenly, Leon pulls me
with Fabian and Gustave. Adrenaline racing through me, our bodies clung as one.
We prepared to…crash.
The Undergrad Years is a New Adult contemporary
miniseries about first loves, independence, and everlasting friendships.
Interact with Avery while reading this story on Instagram and Twitter
@AveryAster using the hashtags #UndergradYears #NewAdult. Swag and reader
contests can be found on Avery’s blog at: AveryAster.com
Reader warning:
This novel is about a girl who likes a boy who likes boys and is intended for
18+

(2) The Marine’s Virgin Lover (The Denver Men Series) By: Leslie North

This is the sequel to ‘CEO’s Pregnant Lover’. 
 
A mother’s worst nightmare comes true. Brianna’s newborn baby is
snatched from the hospital, before she even gets a chance to hold it for the
first time.
Trent hires Seth Jacobsen, an ex-marine, to track down their missing
infant. But when Seth finds the baby in the hands of a privately hired nurse,
Chelsea Andrews, he finds himself conflicted.Seth couldn’t believe how
perfect Chelsea was. A blue eyed, blonde haired beauty that refuses to back
down. All she knows is she has been hired to look after a baby, and nobody (no
matter how big!) is going to take it away from her. She is a challenge. He
doesn’t understand how she could be so warm and affectionate one moment, and
then so cold the next. Nevertheless he is determined to make this gorgeous girl
his. But first, he must return the Coldwell’s baby – with a little help from
Chelsea.Chelsea had seen men like him in action films and on the covers
of fitness magazines. Tall, muscular and unbearably handsome. But she also knew
men like him were trouble. They’re only after one thing and Chelsea wasn’t about
to give her virginity away to just anyone. But she can’t help the attraction she
feels to him, and when they are forced to work together it will take all her
energy to resist his advances..
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Ashwood Falls Volume 1

Coming in 2014!

Pleasure of the Heart book 1

Aimee Monroe never considered dating her boss. She needs a new beginning, not a big mistake. However, when the handsome, business lawyer, Kenton McDonnell, ask her to a dinner date with a new client and his wife, she finds it hard to say no. After one incredible night with Kenton, her attempt for a fresh start is ripped away when she returns home to find her abusive ex-husband waiting for her.
Kenton has wanted Aimee since the day she walked into the interview. Now he has the chance to make her his and nothing or no one is going to stand in his way. Especially not the ex-husband newly released from prison who has revenge in his sights.
 

Find out more By Lia Davis HERE

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