Friday, July 31, 2020

Book Review: Seducing the Succubus by Cassie Ryan

Seducing the Succubus (Sisters of Darkness Book 1)

Kindle Edition

Published December 18th 2018 by Tina Gerow, Author (first published September 11th 2010)

Jezebeth has been living out the centuries separated from her three sisters in Hell’s version of the Witness Relocation Program. Using her Succubus powers, she’s been surviving by meeting her queen’s super-high soul quota–every girl’s got a gift, right? But now that a bounty demon is determined to kill her, Jez’s life just got a whole lot more complicated.

Noah is a simple horror writer turned demon hunter and damsel rescuer when Lilith, the Queen of the Succubus & Incubus, unexpectedly calls in his life debt. It’s a tough predicament escorting the alluring succubus without losing his soul—or his heart. But if he fails in his mission he’ll either die a grisly death—or even worse, endure an eternity of torture while the demon who hunts Jez kicks off the first of the Armageddon prophesies!

MY REVIEW:

Seducing the Succubus (Sisters of Darkness, #1)

Seducing the Succubus by Cassie Ryan

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jezebeth has been living out the centuries separated from her three sisters in Hell’s version of the Witness Relocation Program.
Noah is a simple horror writer turned demon hunter and damsel rescuer when Lilith, the Queen of the Succubus & Incubus, unexpectedly calls in his life debt.
Wow, lots of action in this book. For Jezebeth to have energy she has to have sex with a man and can change her image to what the man's dream woman is. But then she meets Noah and he is trying to keep her alive and away from the demon that wants to kill her.
Although I did like this storyline and the 2 main characters I had a hard time with Lilith, the Queen of the Succubus & Incubus and her sex scenes with another woman. That was not something I was expecting when I read this and was a turn off for me. Don't get me wrong, I am all in support of the gay community but I don't care to read that. Otherwise I probably would have given the book a 4 star.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me review this book.

Cassie Ryan

Born

December 14

Website

http://bit.ly/cassieryan

Twitter

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Genre

Romance, Paranormal, Contemporary

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/cassieryan

Cassie Ryan (a.k.a. Tina Gerow) started her published writing career writing steamy paranormal romance under another pen name. However, when one of her critique partners, Brit Blaise, suggested she try her hand at erotic romance, she gave it a shot! After all, shes not a girl to turn down a challenge of any type. So, she pulled out all the stops and wrote the first several chapters of what would become CEREMONY OF SEDUCTION.

After hearing Audrey LaFehr from Kensington speak on a new erotic romance line shed started called Aphrodisia, at RWA Nationals, Cassie sent in her partial and went back to writing. So, when Audrey fished her partial out of the slush pile and offered her a three book deal, Cassie Ryan was officially born.

Cassie lives in Phoenix, Arizona and besides being a write-a-holic, is a frequent speaker on several writing and motivational topics.

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Cover Reveal:The Sound of Serendipity by Cynthia A. Rodriguez

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The Sound of Serendipity by Cynthia A. Rodriguez is coming August 26th! Don’t miss this incredible whirlwind romance.

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Emerson Kingsley fell in love on a Central Park bench.

After months of watching serial dater Maddox Bailey from afar, the quiet heiress couldn’t help herself.

She believes that the moment they meet will be spectacular—that she could be the one to slow him down—if she ever finds the nerve to speak to him.

Until the day the universe places them in the same New York City taxicab and Emerson realizes that her daydreams are too far from her reality.

When she learns Maddox is her newest employee at her father’s recording label, she fights her desires and tries to ignore his disarming smile.

But even Emerson can’t deny that real-life Maddox is better than anything she could’ve dreamed—sexy, passionate, and full of possibilities.

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Cynthia hates writing her own bio. In her down-time, you can find her watching movies, ranging anywhere from classic to action flicks (she has a weakness for Marvel adaptations), and reading any novel she can get her hands on.

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Book Review: Never Look Back by Mary Burton

Kindle Edition, 332 pages

Published July 1st 2020 by Montlake

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After multiple women go missing, Agent Melina Shepard of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation makes the impulsive decision to go undercover as a prostitute. While working the street, she narrowly avoids becoming a serial killer’s latest victim; as much as it pains her to admit, she needs backup.

Enter lone wolf FBI agent Jerrod Ramsey. Stonewalled by a lack of leads, he and Melina investigate a scene where a little girl has been found abandoned in a crashed vehicle. They open the trunk to reveal a horror show and quickly realize they’re dealing with two serial killers with very different MOs. The whole situation brings back memories for Melina—why does this particular case feel so connected to her painful past?

Before time runs out, Melina must catch not one but two serial killers, both ready to claim another victim—and both with their sights set on her.

MY REVIEW:

Never Look Back by Mary Burton

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After multiple women go missing, Agent Melina Shepard of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation makes the impulsive decision to go undercover as a prostitute.
Enter lone wolf FBI agent Jerrod Ramsey. Stonewalled by a lack of leads, he and Melina investigate a scene where a little girl has been found abandoned in a crashed vehicle. They open the trunk to reveal a horror show and quickly realize they’re dealing with two serial killers with very different MOs.
This is the 3rd book of the series but I didn't read the other 2 and still understood what was going on.
I really enjoyed the characters in this book and even though it says romantic suspense there was more suspense for me than romance and the romance didn't take away from what was going on.
I received this from NetGalley for review.

Mary Burton

Born

Richmond, The United States

Website

http://www.maryburton.com/

Twitter

MaryBurtonBooks

Genre

Suspense, Romance, Thriller

Mary Burton, whose latest novel is Hide and Seek, loves writing suspense, getting to know her characters, keeping up with law enforcement and forensic procedure, morning walks, baking, and tiny dachshunds. She also enjoys hunting down serial killers, which she does in her New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels. Library Journal has compared her work to that of Lisa Jackson and Lisa Gardner, and Fresh Fiction likened her writing to that of James Patterson.

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Cover Reveal: Love Song by Elle Greco

Are you ready for another rockstar romance? Elle Greco is back with the next book in her L.A. Rock Star series. Check out the cover for LOVE SONG and be sure to add the book to your TBR today!

About LOVE SONG

Jett Benson is having a bad week.

To start, she was kicked out of her soon to be ex-stepfather’s Bel Air mansion. Then, UCLA gave her the boot because of an unpaid tuition bill. Finally, her crappy car just broke down in Venice Beach, and she doesn’t have the money to fix it.

And that’s just Monday.

Jett needs a job. And fast. But with her car out of commission and a resume that screams unemployable, she has no choice but to crash on her ex-stepbrother Rafe’s couch until she gets back on her feet.

Once mortal enemies, a bond grew between Jett and Rafe when their bands toured together. It’s a bond that Jett’s trying to avoid before it morphs into something more. And that something more could break her heart because Rafe’s left a path of shattered ones in his wake.

Rafe Davis was adopted into rock and roll royalty. When his own father, guitar player for legendary rock band Anthem, fell victim to the cut-throat music industry, Rafe was enveloped by the Davis clan. Now, like his dad, Rafe is a guitar player, but for Rogue Nation, a band whose debut album is following Anthem’s meteoric trajectory. But Rafe is determined not to repeat history, even if that means guarding his heart against the one person who believes in him.

So Jett needs to find a J-O-B and get off Rafe’s couch before she climbs into his bed. Because for both of them, falling in love is not an option.

Love Song is the second book in the LA Rock Star Romance series. Set in the glam and gritty Los Angeles rock scene, the series is filled with swoon-worthy men and badass women, all chasing their dreams in Hollywood’s cut-throat music industry.

Get ready to fall in love with another LA Rock Star.

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About ELLE GRECO

I write fiction about badass women (and the people they love). Urban Fantasy lovers will know me as Karen Greco, author of the best-selling Hell’s Belle series. My Contemporary Romance books are written under Elle Greco. While the genres are worlds apart, strong female characters are the chain that links all my worlds. These women are magical. They wield wicked weapons. They play a mean drum solo. They fall in love. They rule the boardroom and the bedroom. Whatever they do, they do it with swagger. My storytelling career began when I forced everyone play “make believe” with me when I was a kid. That eventually morphed into banging out short stories on my mom’s old manual typewriter. As I got older, I graduated to penning bad poetry, then not terrible plays as a teenager. I studied playwright in college but my career took a detour and I ended up working in journalism and then entertainment publicity, which kept me busy for 20 or so years. My “day job” has taken me from gritty rock clubs in The Bowery to glam red carpets during movie premieres and awards shows. My background working with talent (and the suits) in the industry has served me well with the LA Rock Star Romance series. A few years ago, I decided to pursue my original passion and a few full-length novels later, here we are. I love anything spooky and impossible to explain. If you love hanging out in cemeteries, the older the better, I’d totally go on a road trip with you. I have two rescue dogs, a patient husband, and an awesome kid. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Blog Tour: Lethal Edge by Kaylea Cross

Today we are celebrating the release of a new, romantic suspense title from Kaylea Cross by participating in the blog tour. LETHAL EDGE just went live, and you will not want to miss this new series! Be sure to add the book to your TBR pile now and follow Kaylea for exclusive updates about the book and the Rifle Creek series.

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Lethal Edge by Kaylea Cross

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Book Blurb:

A diehard romantic looking to start over in a small town.

Dr. Nina Benitez might be an astrophysicist and a scientist down to her bones, but she also believes in true love and happily ever after—and won’t settle for anything less. After a rocky end to her first semester teaching at the University of Montana, she’s looking forward to a new school year and a fresh start in the small town of Rifle Creek. When she meets her roommate’s work partner, a sexy, hard-edged detective, Nina is immediately intrigued. However, it’s soon clear they’re like oil and water. But when she’s confronted by the painful past event she wanted to forget, she faces an even greater danger. A predator is bent on silencing her forever, and Nina’s only hope of survival is the unattainable man who’s captured her heart.

A cynical cop determined to guard his heart.

Tate Baldwin has dedicated his life to serving and protecting, first in the military, and now as a detective in Rifle Creek. Badly burned by his last relationship, he isn’t looking to get involved with anyone, especially a brilliant college professor who seems to have her head in the clouds. Yet even Tate can’t deny the attraction between them that soon grows into something more. And when a secret from her past triggers a lethal threat, Tate will risk everything to stand between her and the monster who wants her dead.

MY REVIEW:

Lethal Edge by Kaylea Cross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nina is a very bright woman. She is an astrophysicist and a scientist down to her bones. She believes in romance and happily ever afters
Tate is a detective and ex military and had a bad relationship and doesn't believe in romance or happily ever afters.
When Tate meets Nina through her best friend who is also Tate's partner on the force, there was instant attraction
The characters in this book are so funny. We have Tate's neighbor with fainting sheep. 2 elderly sisters who do a lot of baking.
Then when something happens from Nina's past Tate is right there and maybe will show him that he actually has feelings for Nina.

I received this from Inkslinger for review.

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AUTHOR INFORMATION:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kaylea Cross writes edge-of-your-seat military romantic suspense. Her work has won many awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence. A Registered Massage Therapist by trade, Kaylea is also an avid gardener, artist, Civil War buff, Special Ops aficionado, belly dance enthusiast and former nationally-carded softball pitcher. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband and family.

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Release Blast: One Little Dare by Whitney Barbetti

Release Date: July 29

Truth or dare? I always choose a dare. And no matter the dare, I always follow through.

Even if it means walking down a busy street in my bathrobe and hair curlers.

Or recreating that iconic When Harry Met Sally deli scene while on a crowded subway.

Or hitting on a handsome stranger in a bar.

And then … marrying that stranger. While in Vegas.

But the one thing I’m not supposed to do is fall in love with this man.

That wasn’t part of the dare.

Only my heart never got that memo.

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Meet Whitney Barbetti

Whitney Barbetti writes character-driven contemporary and new adult romance novels, heavy on the emotional connection. Thanks to her passion for mental health awareness, she often writes characters who suffer from some type of mental illness, in an effort to help people understand them better and to rid the stigma that surrounds those who live bravely despite their struggles.

As a Navy brat, Whitney grew up all over the country, from California to Colorado and up and down the eastern United States. She currently resides in the western United States with her husband, two children, and two ridiculous cats. Her favorite things include Taco Bell, Diet Coke, terrible reality tv, and a really good thriller novel.

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Cover Reveal: Hearts Don't Lie by Sutton Bishop

Can a person find their true love at sixteen?

Hardin Ambrose knew he had found his soulmate when he was a high school soccer phenom.

McKenna (Mac) Vesley was sunshine to his soul.

The girl he never dreamed existed.

The person he didn’t know he needed.

Mac has never forgotten the boy she gave her heart to.

The boy who changed her life forever.

Hardin was all her dreams come true.

Twelve years ago, under the steamy Illinois night sky, they planned their forever together.

But forever never came.

Twelve years later, Hardin still searches for his Mac—the girl who slipped away.

Twelve years later he has the chance to grasp forever, for hearts don’t lie.

But after all this time, does Mac want the same?

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Meet Sutton Bishop

Sutton Bishop enjoys having a foot in both worlds—real and make-believe.

She’s been writing stories since she was a little girl, her imagination inspired by the rural meadows and woods of her childhood and her travels and life experiences.

She has degrees in forensics and anthropology and a minor in world history.

She lives in the Midwest with her husband, their four kids, and a passel of pets.

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