Friday, October 07, 2016

EXCERPT REVEAL: Marry Me Mad

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Marry Me Mad is one swoonworthy read! You don't want to miss it on October 21st!
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Blurb:
Did you fall in love with The English Brothers? Were you hot for the Winslows? Katy Regnery's New York Times bestselling Blueberry Lane series continues with The Rousseau siblings in 2016!

For as long as Madeleine “Mad” Rousseau can remember, she’s been the “sweet” twin to her sister Jax’s “sassy.” But after an especially painful break-up, Mad decides she’s had enough of being sweet. Children’s librarian during the day, she begins visiting Philly’s seedier nightspots on a quest for adventure. When Cortlandt “Cort” Ambler, the ex-boyfriend of Mad’s sister, Jax, saves her from disaster on one such evening, an unlikely friendship is born between the rebellious librarian and the moonlighting pianist…and two broken hearts begin a journey toward being whole again.

Get to know the families of Blueberry Lane!

*All books in The Blueberry Lane Series can be enjoyed as standalone novels.*
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Excerpt:
Baby, you’re music.
Like rain in the desert.
Like sweet after bitter.
Everything she needed in that moment rolled up into three words she never saw coming. She couldn’t help herself. With one step, her chest was flush against his, and with her eyes, which felt wide and hot staring up at him, she gave him unspoken permission.
His lips were soft as they landed on hers—tentative, almost like he couldn’t believe what she was offering. Her breasts pushed against his chest, their softness crushed against the solid wall of muscle that she’d felt before when they’d danced on the sidewalk. They stood like that for a moment: their lips and chests touching, barely breathing, almost motionless…until their minds and bodies registered what they were doing. And then?
A chemical reaction.
Explosive.
Hungry.
Demanding.
Now.
With a roar of want, Cort jerked her impossibly closer, his hands palming her ass as he lifted her effortlessly onto the countertop. Mad moaned with pleasure as his tongue invaded her mouth to slide against hers. She pushed the towel off his shoulders and wrapped her legs around his waist, locking her ankles behind his back so she was pinned against him. One of his hands wound into her hair, twisting the strands until he held it back tightly, keeping her face upturned as he devoured her mouth with long, insistent strokes of his tongue. Mad arched against him, desperate to feel more of him, and he obliged her, stepping as close to her as he could and gently thrusting his hips so that the hard ridge of his erection massaged the tender, throbbing nub between her outstretched legs.
She wiggled closer to him, her fingers dropping from the back of his neck to smooth down his back. Desperate to feel his skin under their tips, they slid under the hem of his T-shirt to land on the hot, bare muscles of his lower back, her nails curling into his skin to elicit a hiss from his lips, which she greedily swallowed. The hand in her hair slackened in surprise, and she leaned her head forward, kissing her way to the lobe of his ear, which she took between her teeth and bit just hard enough for him to groan and grab her chin roughly, demanding her lips once again. His hand grasped her hair, harder now, his tongue seeking hers with blind determination. She melted against him, into him—breathless, straining, and out of her mind with longing.
In that moment, he owned her.
And until that moment, Mad had never been owned.
She had been kissed and she had had sex, but never with this sort of rawness, never with this sort of vulnerability. And instinctually she knew why.
Underneath that perfect exterior, I think you’re a little dirty too.
From the moment they’d reconnected tonight, he’d seen through her bullshit veneer of perfection, and it had opened a long-sealed floodgate, making her want to bound forth in a wave of reckless abandon. For the first time in years, she had a glimpse of freedom—freedom from her buttoned-up boyfriend and the predictable future she’d convinced herself she wanted. Fuck pearls and heels; she felt like a goddess in flannel and cotton. And she reveled in the guttural, low-toned sounds of their moans and sighs, the smacking of their lips, and the licking of their tongues. It was a filthy melody she wanted to play on repeat forever.
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About the Author:
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katy Regnery started her writing career by enrolling in a short story class in January 2012. One year later, she signed her first contract and Katy’s first novel was published in September 2013. 

Twenty-five books later, Katy claims authorship of the multi-titled, New York Times and USA Today Blueberry Lane Series, which follows the English, Winslow, Rousseau, Story, and Ambler families of Philadelphia; the six-book, bestselling ~a modern fairytale~ series; and several other standalone novels and novellas.

Katy’s first modern fairytale romance, The Vixen and the Vet, was nominated for a RITA® in 2015 and won the 2015 Kindle Book Award for romance. Katy’s boxed set, The English Brothers Boxed Set, Books #1–4, hit the USA Today bestseller list in 2015, and her Christmas story, Marrying Mr. English, appeared on the list a week later. In May 2016, Katy’s Blueberry Lane collection, The Winslow Brothers Boxed Set, Books #1-4, became a New York Times E-book bestseller. 

In 2016, Katy signed a print-only agreement with Spencerhill Press. As a result, her Blueberry Lane paperback books will now be distributed to brick and mortar bookstores all over the United States.

Katy lives in the relative wilds of northern Fairfield County, Connecticut, where her writing room looks out at the woods, and her husband, two young children, two dogs, and one Blue Tonkinese kitten create just enough cheerful chaos to remind her that the very best love stories begin at home
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Review: Love Hurts

Love Hurts Love Hurts by Mandi Beck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This review is going to be a bit more difficult as I listened to this and have absolutely zero notes. So, here goes nothing.

Deacon "The Hitman" Love is a fighter. He fights in the cage. He fights in his life. He is an arrogant, womanizer who only has eyes for Frankie, even if his dick isn't on the same monogamous page. It's all good though because Frankie has no idea that Deacon is in love with her.

Frankie, aka The Princess, grew up with her dad and the Loves. The Loves would protect her at all costs, but most of all, Deacon would protect her.

Unless he couldn't.

He would protect her, but she hadn't spoken to him in two months and he didn't want to push her. He didn't want to watch her with another man.

When Deacon receives a phone call from Frankie, he drops everything to be by her side. This is where there chance really begins. This is where we see The Hitman give it his all.

Or do we?

These two are off the charts sexy. They are fun and their chemistry is fucking ridiculous. I don't know if it's because I have Kai and Wen reading this to me, speaking the lines, or what, but the chemistry is there. The sex scenes, the dialog, the whole freaking story is spot on. The characters feel so freaking real. I felt like i was sitting at the table with them, felt like I was in that gym (which is probably the only way I'll ever be in a gym), felt like I was living this as they were living this.

Seriously, guys. Deacon actually tells someone to "eat a dick." This is something I have said to people. The dialog. Oh, god, the dialog. You just have to read it. Or maybe listen to it. Again, I don't know. I just know that this book is worth it.

Mandi Beck has a new stalker. Well, I'm not a stalker stalker, but I am slightly obsessed with Deacon and Frankie. I've already started the continuation of their story.

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Review: Breaking Up with Barrett

Breaking Up with Barrett Breaking Up with Barrett by Katy Regnery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Katy. Does that sum up this review? No. Well, I love her and I love her because she ripped my heart out in Ginger's Heart and since she was able to do that so unbelievably well, I just had to find out what else this woman was made of.

Wanna know what I found?

Sweetness. Nothing but pure sweetness. And she shows that by giving us the Blueberry Lane series.

Barrett English is the oldest of the English brothers. He's the most level-headed, he's the business tycoon, some might even call him "The Shark." But none of that compares to the way this lovely man woos the girl of his dreams.

Barrett had been captivated by Emily Edwards for almost as long as he could remember.

Emily Edwards is the daughter of the gardener and the housekeeper. She lives in an apartment with a friend and the two struggle to make their monthly payments. They work hard and live minimally, but they want for nothing.

One of Emily's jobs was to pretend to be Barrett's fiance. He paid her an insane amount of money for basically showing up and looking pretty. Since she was born and raised in this world of wealth, she knew how to play the part of doting fiance and avid supporter of her significant other. Basically, she was good at her job.

The problem? She was attracted to Barrett English and had been for as long as she could remember. The more she worked for him, the stronger the attraction. She knows he could never be interested in her so she does the only logical thing she can do before her feelings are too much to handle: she breaks up with him, quickly ending their 'engagement.'

Barrett doesn't like this. No. Not one little bit. He wants Emily Edwards and always has. His feelings shifted as she grew older, but the want was always there. He was always mesmerized by Emily and always loved her in some way. He won't let her quit their business deal that easily.

The writing in this is wonderful. Katy knows how to show us love. Unconditional love. The story she weaves was Barrett is baring his heart and soul to Emily is one that left me gasping and wishing I had a love like that. A man who could recount the significant moments in his life by the milestones in mine.

Like the only girl who existed on the face of the earth. Like the only girl who ever mattered. Like the only girl I ever wanted.

And the more he remembered, the more he thought about their entwined lives, and the more sure he was of how much he needed and wanted her to be a permanent part of his future.


Thank you, Katy, for this light read. I am moving along to Fitz now. This is a definite #BingeRead kind of series.

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Thursday, October 06, 2016

Teaser: Preppy



Love. Never. Dies.
Find out why in Preppy by T.M. Frazier 
releasing October 25th.


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Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Release Blitz: The Bachelor Auction

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Are you ready to Meet Brock Wellington?
The Bachelor Auction is NOW AVAILABLE!




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Blurb
Jane isn't entirely sure that Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after? Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters, running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight. Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky billionaire---maybe do exist.

Except Brock Wellington isn't anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant jerk---even if it was just a façade. Now, as Brock is waiting for the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little bit of fantasy . .

About the Author:
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Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while watching The Bachelor.

She keeps her home in Idaho with her Husband, adorable son, and two snoring boxers! She loves to hear from readers!



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Sunday, October 02, 2016

PreOrder and a Giveaway for The Bachelor Auction

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Are you ready to meet Brock Wellington?
The Bachelor Auction by Rachel Van Dyken will be released on October 4th, but… Did you know you can Pre-order your own paperback for a January delivery!

NOW AVAILABLE for Pre-order
Get your copy here:

Don’t want to wait until January?  
Pre-order this RomCom and receive the e-book on October 4th!



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Blurb
Cinderella never had to deal with this crap.

Jane isn't entirely sure that Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after? Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters, running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight. Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky billionaire---maybe do exist.

Except Brock Wellington isn't anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant jerk---even if it was just a façade. Now, as Brock is waiting for the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little bit of fantasy . . .



To celebrate this AMAZING release, Rachel would like to offer ONE LUCKY WINNER an Epic Prize!  
(Signed Set of The Bet Series + $10 Amazon gift Card)





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