• Teach Me by Sloan Johnson

    Teach Me



    Two words stripped Austin Pritchard of the privileged life he’s used to. The moment he uttered the words, “I’m gay,” he realized there is no such thing as unconditional love. Now, he’s gone from traveling the world with his family to living on the streets trying to figure out how he’s going to stay in school.

    A chance opportunity changes everything. Austin impresses the foreman and lands a job, but even more, he catches the eye of David Becker, who is determined to teach him that true love doesn’t come with strings. 

    The only thing David had as a child was love. His family struggled to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. That has driven him to stay focused on his goals; become a tenured professor at a university and save enough money to build a home of his own. It’s not until he sees an insecure college student working on his new house that he realizes that he hasn’t planned on someone to share his life with. He’s about to learn that everything he’s already accomplished is nothing compared to the task of making Austin see that he is worthy of love.
    Unfortunately there are too many families out there that are still not supportive when their children come out to them as gay. This is one of such stories.

    Austin comes out to his family and is basically put on a bus to college. At the end of his first year, his family never comes to collect him. He is forced to take what he can and he lives on the streets. Luckily, he finds friends that show him how to live on the street. One day he goes for a day job and finds more than work.

    David just wants his house finished. When he spots this young preppy looking guy, he decides to work with the workers to help speed things up. Something about Austin just calls to him. Over time, Austin becomes more than just someone to help. Their love grows and he helps Austin confront his family.

    This is a wonderful love story. Just because it is two men doesn’t make it any less of a love story than any other.  4 Hearts!



  • Shattered by Love by C.A. Harms

    He was the one.  The man she wanted with all her heart.  But it took years before Bree realized she deserved more then what Max was willing to give.  

    Max, was cocky and arrogant…  Too strong-headed to admit that he felt more for Bree than just lust.  Then it happened…   One devastating night, and it shook Max to his very core.  That’s when he began to see life in whole new way.   

    Now he’s left to sort through the mess that he’s created.   Will he be able to rise above it all and make amends with those he needs the most?  Or will the damage be irreversible and leave him longing for what could have been?
    ~ PURCHASE ~



    I decided to give an author I haven’t read yet a chance when I saw her on a blog tour website.  I don’t know what caused me to sign up for it, but I am so glad I did.  

    The Scarred by Love Series by CA Harms currently consists of three books.  The first is book in the series shares the same title, Scarred by Love.  This is the story of Riley and Zander.  Riley had an abusive relationship and has been avoiding relationships since.  Her best friend, Kate, drags her to a party one day and meets Zander.  For Zander one look at Rielly and he was totally hooked.  He is in a band and looks the part of the ultimate bad boy, with a topsie turvey life.  So, Rielly avoids him like the plague.  Then fate intervenes and Riley gives Zander a chance.  From there their passion ignites and their love grows.  When Zander’s best friend throws a wrench in their relationship, it takes a while for the two to reunite.    Rielly might be scarred, but so is Rielly and together, the scars fade and love prevails.  

    I have to say, I love how close Rielly’s family is.  Four brothers to protect you must be a blessing and a curse, but worth it.  

    Book two of the series, Broken by Love, is the story of Kate (Rielly’s friend) and Carson (Rielly’s brother).  We saw them get together in the first book, but this book follows the couple through the good times and definitely the bad times.  Carson is used to his freedom and doesn’t want to settle down.  When Kate has had enough, she moves out.  Carson then learns that distance does make the heart grow fonder and does anything and everything to get Kate back

    Book three is Shattered by Love.  This is the story of Max (Rielly’s brother) and Bree.  I love Max.  He is the badass of the family.  He kicks ass first and doesn’t care enough to take names.  I always say the bigger of a badass they are the harder they fall.  Bree has been hooking up with Max for years.  He won her heart about the same amount of time.  However, everyone keeps saying that Bree deserves better from Max than just being a hookup.  When she finally decides enough is enough, Max realizes he wants Bree and no one else can have her.  When they finally do find themselves together, will Max still feel the same way when Bree’s past comes to the present?
    I devoured these books in two days.  I just couldn’t put them down.  I have the piles of clean clothes that I was supposed to fold to prove it!  

    This series will make you cry, scream, laugh, and get even turned on.  Totally worth giving it a read.  I look forward to the next book in the series to be released.  

    I give the series as a whole 4.5 Hearts!   



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    ~ Scarred By Love Series ~

    SCARRED BY LOVE
    Scarred by Love, Book 1
    Riley thought she was in love. She thought she found the perfect guy until his aggressive behavior became too much to handle and she ran.

    Becoming withdrew from the world and hiding from the chance of loving again. Having four older brothers and a determined best friend she had no choice but to stand strong.

    Over time Riley was able to open up once again. She had no idea that the one person she needed was right under her nose.

    She was guarded and hesitant when it came to bad boys…after all it was a bad boy that shattered her once before.

    Zander wanted the girl from the party. He wanted to be near her even though she continued to push him away. He couldn’t let go of the gorgeous girl with those stormy eyes.
    They both had secrets they kept hidden from one another. They found it easier to talk to others than to confide in each other. Riley begins to realize Zander isn’t who she thought he was and falling for the sexy voiced Lead Singer/Guitar player may be just what she needs.

    They struggle through hard times and learn to trust again. But will the love that grows be enough to hold them together or will the heartache they suffer drive a wedge between them forever.

    They could be toxic to one another or they could heal the wounds that run deep within their souls.

    THIS BOOK CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT AND IS MEANT FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

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    BROKEN BY LOVE
    Scarred by Love, Book 2
    Kate thought she and Carson had finally reached level ground. They had moved in together and were preparing for the arrival of their baby.

    She never thought they would only be driven further apart by his withdrawn and distant behavior.

    Carson had always had his freedom, and for a moment, he thought he could still live that life.

    Only Kate needs more. She can no longer pretend that what he’s willing to offer is enough.

    By the time Carson finally realizes that Kate deserves a better life than he’s been giving her, it may be too late.

    He may have finally pushed her away to the point of no return…

    ~ PURCHASE ~

    C.A. Harms is like any other addicted reader. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories. She hasn’t always been a lover of Romance and had once been addicted to a good Mystery. Just recently she has taken on a new liking and now is a full blown Romance novel addict.

    She lives in Illinois and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. You will always find her with her kindle or paperback in hand as it is her favorite pass time.

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  • The Perfect Plans Series by C.J. Wells

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    Book 2 of the Perfect Plans Series
    Sometimes, dreams come true. 
    And, sometimes… 
    They seem too good to be true. 

    So many questions, one affirmation…I am in love with Alexander Tate. Everything I’ve dreamed of was standing right in front of me. My ultimate fantasy come true. My more. So, why am I running? 

    Alex and Aby’s story continues in the powerfully sensual sequel in The Perfect Plans series, Take a Bow. The final instalment of their story is wrought with jealousy, endless desire, sinfully decadent sex that might as well be nothing but hardcore porn, betrayal, humour, empowerment and, of course, love.

    Book 1 of the Perfect Plans Series

    **An Amazon Bestseller Top 100 for Romance, Romantic Comedy, Inspirational Romance & Contemporary Romance 


    He’s the ultimate fantasy crush. You’ve seen him on the big screen – the fantasy man you cheat on your husband with; the man you never expect to meet… But what if you did? 


    Perfect Plans, the first of a two-part series, takes you through this possibility. 


    Every woman fantasizes about ‘what if’ at some point in her marriage; lost in dreams of something MORE. Abigail Ryan takes a leap that most women would envy. Abandoning her seemingly perfect life in Canada, she moves to London, England, and falls into the lap of Alexander Tate – every woman’s fantasy crush. Her perfect plan unfolds to a world where reality meets dreams, and dreams meet reality; throwing her into a tail-spin of self-doubt and public scrutiny. 


    Alex Tate wants nothing more than to escape the dream-world in which he lives; his desire for love, marriage and family, with all of its real-world normalcy out of his world-famous reach. 


    Aby and Alex face the obstacles of their own realities, now intertwined, before succumbing to their questionable fates. 


    Are you ready to fall into your fantasy, when reality lurks right outside the door? 



    Book 1


    Have you ever looked at your life and it feels like you are living in Ground Hog’s Day?  That is what Aby felt like.  Married to a guy she loved more like a best friend than a the man of her dreams, she decides that she owes it to herself to stop acting like she was happy and be happy.  She divorces Liam and moves to London.  Maybe there she can find the man of her dreams.


    Alexander Tate is a moviestar.  He has fame, he has fortune, and he can have any woman he wants.  What he doesn’t have is one woman who can love for the rest of his life.


    That is until Aby falls into his lap….literally.  

    Ok, who hasn’t had the fantasy of connecting with a gorgeous movie star and having his full attention.  I know I have.  This story basically let’s the reader live that fantasy.  


    Aby is down to earth.  She knows any relationship with Alex may not last, a fling.   But she will take every minute he can give her, and hopefully that will be many many minutes.  


    Alex knows from the beginning Aby is special and he will do anything to keep her.  But life with a superstar can be very difficult.  Paparazzi, screaming females, heck he can’t even go to the store without being hounded.  

    Aby knows Alex is putting her before his career.  Can she really do that to him?  Should she let him go?


    Book 2


    Again, Aby finds her in Canada, this time the love of her life runs after her.  When Aby finally decides to let fate play out and goes after Alex after she screws up again, the fairy tale continues.  What is better than making up with the World’s Hottest Man?  Making up on a private Caribbean Island.    Having sex from minute one until they have to leave for LA, is everything Aby ever imagined.  


    There are many ups and many downs in this particular book.  Miscommunications, mistrust, and low self-esteem keep the couple from living their happily ever after.  When they are together, they burn up the pages and when they are apart, they rip out your heart and find yourself crying.  I know I was.  


    If you know me at all, me crying while reading is a good thing.  That means I connect with the characters and I did.  The whole Aby/Alex relationship is believable.  It wasn’t all a whirlwind and happy happy all the time.  


    I read both books in one day.  I just couldn’t put them down.  Food shopping was delayed a couple of hours because I HAD to finish the book!  A definite bottle book!  (A book you will lean against a soda bottle while you cook, because you can’t put it down.)  


    Each book is wonderful and deserves 5 Hearts! 


    Take A Bow Now Available for Now Available!

    Perfect Plans Now Available

    *Amazon Best Selling Authors ~ Kindle Romance, Romantic Comedy, Inspirational Romance & Contemporary Romance

    Co-Authors, and sisters, Christa Gibbs and Jill Syed reside in Ontario, Canada. Born and raised on da’Rock [a.k.a. St. John’s, Newfoundland], their laid back personalities and eclectic sense of humor is indicative of their native roots. Although fluent in Newfinese, both are quite eloquently spoken, showing no remnants of an accent unless alcohol is involved.

    Fluent in air-guitar [she trained in Europe], Christa, by day, transforms into her Executive role in the Property Management World. This wonderful position lends credence to her altruistic life experiences lived vicariously through the many residents within her keep. This translates beautifully to her evening endeavors, which include creating lovable characters and interesting storylines [when she’s not catering to her loving ‘Oooge’ — a.k.a. biker hubby]. An avid reader of erotic romance [upwards of two to three novels per week], Christa decided to give her own incessant fairytale sex-capade fantasies a voice.

    When she is not behind the camera in her Photography Studio, Jill spends portions of her days mentally cataloging all the reasons why she shouldn’t become an indulgent drinker at the helm of her three young children during the absences of her Pilot husband [though you will hear her undying love and devotion for them often: “blessed”]. Passionately creative, Jill spent many years capturing life moments on film, canvas and even paper. Having dabbled in the writing of many children’s books, all of which ended up covered in dust and never carried through, clarity hit once she collaborated with her sister: “Ohhh, the steamy sex was the missing ingredient”.

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  • Madronna Sunset by Jami Davenport

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    Welcome to Sunset Harbor, Washington, nestled on beautiful and remote Madrona Island, where the main entertainment on Friday nights is a high school football game, everyone knows everyone’s business, the pace is slow, and the residents wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. 
      
    Meet a wounded warrior suffering from paralyzing guilt and a woman pining for her dead husband–both damaged souls craving comfort for a moment or a lifetime. 

    Mandy Walters’ husband died a hero in the Middle East while saving another man. Three years later, Mandy is struggling to move on and make a viable business of her partially remodeled bed and breakfast on Madrona Island. When a mysterious, handsome stranger shows up and offers to finish her remodel in exchange for room and board, Mandy reluctantly accepts, needing his assistance more than she’ll admit. 

    Brody Jenson has come to the island to pay a debt, even though it’s taken him three long years. Reluctant to tell Mandy he’s the one her husband died saving, he sets himself up to help her, but she helps him just as much. When the time comes to leave, Brody is torn between this loving woman and his driving desire to conquer the next challenge. 

    Can the laid-back island life heal a damaged, adrenaline junkie like Brody or must he walk away to save them both?

    Mandy lost the love of her life. She is trying to survive and keep her dreams from slipping through her fingers. Brody, out of guilt and obligation, goes to see his buddy’s widow. When he sees the help she needs and not getting it from anyone else, he takes it upon himself to help her. 

    I love how broken these two characters are and that they know it. I love that it takes giving into each other that heals them. This is a very touching story that warms my heart. I look forward to more in this series.  5 Hearts!


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  • Looking at Forever by Ann Lister


    IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
    THE ROCK GODS BOOK 4
    Looking at Forever by Ann Lister

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    Mick Wheland, Ivory Tower’s bad-boy guitarist, has recently realized two important things about himself. He prefers sex with men over women, and the idea of a committed relationship doesn’t scare him as much as it once did. He’s seen the positive effects of love from watching his band-mates find life partners, and now he’s thinking he might be ready for the same himself. The problem is knowing where to look for Mr. Right, and living out of a suitcase while touring with a band is not exactly conducive to finding real love.

    Sonny (Rooster) Roostarelli leaves the seclusion of his Vancouver cabin, where he went to lick his wounds after a contentious divorce, and moves back to Los Angeles. He claims relocating to L.A. is for business purposes, but now that the dust has settled on his failed marriage, Rooster feels he might finally be ready to settle down – with a man. A chance encounter for Wheland and Rooster on a busy L.A. street rekindles an old friendship between the two professional musicians. Rooster needs a short-term place to stay and Wheland has plenty of extra space at his hillside estate and that lands Rooster in Wheland’s guest room. What starts out as a music collaboration opportunity quickly turns personal when the chemistry they have becomes too strong to ignore and soon the music they’re making spills from the studio and into the bedroom. The road is a grueling bitch musicians love to hate. Being on stage under the hot lights can sometimes be the only place they feel comfortable and alive. Can two high-profile rock stars make a life together in such an artificial world – on and off the stage… or will past mistakes and family secrets keep them from finding their forever? Meet Wheland and Rooster……………………….



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    about the author

    Amazon Bestselling Author, Ann Lister is a native New Englander currently living on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Her nearly two decades working in video production gave her the behind-the-scenes inspiration for many of her rock star romance novels.

    In 2013 Ann released Fall For Me, Book One in a new series, The Rock Gods. Fall For Me was her first full-length gay romance and it was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Awards. Book Two in the Rock Gods series, Take What You Want, released in Fall of 2013. Book Three in this series, Make You Mine, released in May of 2014.