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UNCONTROLLABLE by CA Harms

Posted on September 15, 2015 12:00 am by Karen Comment

I first must apologize to the wonderful Ms. Harms. I thought I had hit publish on this , and I guess I did not.

This book is beyond heart touching. I can’t imagine being part of a formula that causes someone’s death. Fate plays a huge hand in this book. So many times I though, wow this is one small world.

It take Avery and Kade falling in love to heal so many people, including them. I always read C.A. Harms books like a bag of potato chips. Never put them down and until it is done.

I recommend this book and all of CA Harms’s books.

– SYNOPSIS –

Avery Nolan’s father has never been a part of her life. As a result, she finds herself becoming a caretaker. Always trying to please other people, willing to tuck her own concerns aside for the happiness of others. She is selfless. She is a nurturer.

On the outside, it appears Kade Thomas has it all, but no one can understand the guilt and ache he feels daily.

He is haunted by his past. Every time he closes his eyes, he finds himself reliving the same nightmare, over and over again. He blames himself for the loss of Jenna. He pushed her too far and she paid the price.

Avery saw something special in Kade, from the first day she met him—she could feel it. But the darkness that consumes him is… Uncontrollable.

Will she finally be the one to break down the walls he’s built around his heart and soul?

Or will she find some walls are just Indestructible…

– PURCHASE –

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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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No Magic Moment by Angel Payne & Victoria Blue

Posted on September 14, 2015 12:00 am by Karen Comment

My Review

This is the continuation of the story of Margaux, the reformed pampered princess, and Michael, the lawyer with a heart. You can’t protect everyone you love from every demon, if if that demon is you. That is a hard lesson for Michael to learn.

This book, like the other three in the series, will have you crying at many points. I can’t keep track how many times I cried during the series. This book especially. There are so many ups and downs. I have to give it to Margaux though, just when you think she would e the problem in the relationship you are wrong. The heartache is all Michael. One thing that is not mentioned is an in depth explanation of Michael’s last love. It was touched upon, but from what I could tell, he never really explains it.

As for the other three books, I have to say that the Stone family is one F*cked up family. Killian is by far my favorite, although there is one brother I would love to have a story of……maybe a novella?

All in all, I loved this series. I love when books can make me cry. It means they have touched my soul in some way. Kudos to the authors. I cannot wait for more.

Synopsis

My name is Margaux Asher–and I’m in love. Crazy, right? Me, the girl who grew up in the lap of luxury and the shadow of cynicism, is now head-over-heels for an apple farmer’s son who rocks my world and steals my breath. He’s seen the woman beneath the princess, and loves me–for me. Trouble is…he wants all of me. But how can I commit that to him if I don’t know what “me” is?

There are pieces missing–and not just mine. Until Michael opens up and shares all of himself, we’re a great opening explosion, but not a lasting magic tale.

Don’t look at the man behind the curtain…

My name is Michael Pearson–and I’m in love.

Margaux is the fire of my dreams, the fulfillment of my fantasies, and the woman who’s asked the impossible. When your past has been hell, how is it possible to walk through it again? But fighting it isn’t an option–especially when the ghosts rise up and battle back.

Especially when fate issues an ultimatum: battle back, or lose her forever.

Can I do it? Is love enough to change a person’s soul, or will our magic become a forgotten moment for us both?

*NO MAGIC MOMENT*

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*NO PRINCE CHARMING (SECRETS OF STONE, BOOK 1)

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NO MORE MASQUERADE (SECRETS OF STONE, BOOK 2)

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NO PERFECT PRINCESS (SECRETS OF STONE, BOOK 3)

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Angel Payne

Hi there. I’m Angel: book lover, writing addict, hopeless romantic, pop culture geek and avid shoe lover.

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A bit about me…

I’ve been hooked on books since I was a kid but it got worse in my twenties, when I discovered romances–the hotter, the better. Growing up in Southern California, with lots of surfer manliness surrounded me, was certainly a good boost for reading about delicious alpha guys and the women who adore them. When I learned I had a knack for telling these stories too, I guess you could say I was doomed–though my path toward romance novelist took a few detours via a concert-reviewing gig for my college newspaper (free show tickets…backstage passes…that was a no-brainer), artist interviews for a Beverly Hills dance music mag, personal assistant work for a record producer, dance club disc jockey, and a lot of fun in the hospitality industry.

These days, I still live in California, and have found an amazing alpha guy of my own who was brave enough to marry me. We live on a street that looks like Brigadoon, with our beautiful daughter. I have the best life ever, and never forget to thank the Big Guy Upstairs for it, either.

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Victoria Blue

Victoria Blue lives in her own portion of the galaxy known as Southern California. There she finds the love and life sustaining power of one amazing sun, two unique and awe inspiring planets and three indifferent, yet comforting moons. Life is fantastic and challenging and everyday brings new adventures to be discovered. She looks forward to seeing what’s next!

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From the Wreckage by Melissa Collins – Cover Reveal

Posted on September 11, 2015 8:00 am by Karen Comment

COVER REVEAL – FROM THE WRECKAGE BY MELISSA COLLINS

We are so excited to share with you the cover reveal for Melissa Collins’ From the Wreckage!

From the Wreckage is a contemporary M/F romance featuring a firefighter hero. It is to be released on October 21, 2015.

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SYNOPSIS:

First, he saved me.

I lived because he was a hero.

And then he was gone.

Uprooted by the fire that destroyed our home, my family moved away and I never saw David Andrews again.

Then, he found me.

Eighteen years later, he rescued me again – in much simpler terms, of course. By loving me, by giving me the fairy tale I’d always hoped for, he provided me with the perfect life.

Now, he needs to be saved.

It’s my turn to be strong, to be brave, to be valiant.

When flames threaten to turn us to ashes, it’s up to me to pull us From the Wreckage.

If you’re interested you can read Before the Wreckage, a short prequel, as part of ONE – A Collection of Short Stories, for only 99 cents!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Melissa Collins has always been a book worm. Studying Literature in college ensured that her nose was always stuck in a book. She followed her passion for reading to the most logical career choice: English teacher. Her hope was to share her passion for reading and the escapism of books to her students. Having spent more than a decade in front of a classroom, she can easily say that it’s been a dream.

Her passion for writing didn’t start until more recently. When she was home on maternity leave in early 2012, she read her first romance novel and her head filled with the passion, angst and laughter of the characters who she read about it. It wasn’t long before characters of her own took shape in her mind. Their lives took over Melissa’s brain and The Love Series was born.

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09/11/2001 – Never Forget

Posted on September 11, 2015 12:31 am by Karen 1 Comment

Every year since I started this blog, I have taken this day to repeat what this day in history was like for me. Some of you may have already read this, and others never have. Either way, I tell my story to heal my soul.

We all have a story. We all know exactly where we were, what we were doing, and who we were with when we first learned of this tragedy.

My heart goes out to all those who died that day and for those first responders, loving citizens who worked downtown, and their families who have died since then due to 9/11 illnesses. You are in my heart and prayers always.

I would be amiss in blogging if today, of all days, I didn’t blog about the day that changed the U.S. So, here is my story from that fateful day.

The morning of September 11, 2001 was a beautiful clear Tuesday on Long Island. It was Primary Day here in New York. My husband had taken me to vote and then he was going to take me work because he was off that day and was going to hang out with our then 7 month old son. As we left the polling place, we heard on the news that a plane hit one of the Towers. I don’t know if you know this fact, but it isn’t unheard of for that to happen in New York City. As we were listening to reports, my husband (who at the time was getting his pilot’s license and had already soloed) shook his head and said that there is no way that plane was a small plane like first reports were saying. His cop sense was tingling and he said I am taking us to your Mom’s house. He said he had a feeling that he was going to be called in.

We arrived at my mom’s house and we got our first view of the Tower on the television my mom was watching. Hubby was sure at that time that it was a large commercial jet and that it was almost impossible for this not to have been on purpose. As we were discussing this, we saw before our eyes the second plane hit the Tower. Like everyone else watching the events that played out on the screen we were open mouthed and wide-eyed. Hubby kissed my son, who was now staying with my mom; got the stay safe speech from my mom; and then took me to work. I kissed him and told him to pack extra underwear, deodorant, pop tarts and whatever else he can think of and be careful and that I loved him.

As I sit there at work, nothing work got done. Hubby was called in and was told to get Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to get assignments. He called me to let me know. That was the last time I spoke to him for 2 or 3 days. Twelve (now 14) years later I can’t recall the actual number, but at the time, it felt like forever. When I went online at work to one of the news stations; I watched as the Pentagon got hit, then each Tower fall, then heard of the plane crash in a field of Pennsylvania. My heart went out to all of those people and their families and I couldn’t wait to go home and see my son.

A friend at work took me to my mom’s house and my mom took me home to pack a bag for me and my son so we could stay with her. We didn’t know what would be happening and she didn’t want me to be by myself. Quite frankly, I didn’t want to be alone either. We all prayed for everyone who was killed, injured, all of the selfless civilians and of course all of the NY/NJ/Federal heroes who put their own lives at risk to save others.

After I finally heard from Hubby, I realized I could finally breathe. Felt like I stopped when I kissed him when he left that fateful morning. He told me briefly that he got to Ground Zero just after the second Tower fell and he had spent a good amount of time thereafter on “The Pile”. He slept in the Church and was ready to head back out but said he would be home the next day but then go back. We he came home I kissed him and we cried together.

In the following months, hubby was assigned to morgue duty. I know….the things he saw was not something I would wish on anyone to see, but he helped do something that would help loved ones “know”. All I can say is that I could not buy black garbage bags for a few years afterwards. My husband was assigned down at Ground Zero until May of 2002.

**Update – The one thing I forgot to add was the fact that while at work and freaking you could see the smoke from the Towers in Manhattan from my office in Garden City. That is about 45 minutes away by train. My cousins in Brooklyn went on their roof and found papers from the Towers. Sad.

Today, he goes for health screening. He goes every six months and I thank God everyday that, so far, he is doing good. I feel fortunate that he is healthy and is doing Biathlons, Triathlons (he is a half Ironman) and Marathons. I am so proud of him. Too many of his friends or acquaintances either perished in 9/11 or are currently sick. He doesn’t like to talk too much about that day and takes off of work every 9/11 and either goes running or biking….in fact that is where he is now.

In memory of all the men and women who died that day and because of that day, do something nice for someone. Go see that old neighbor down the street and have coffee with them. Take a cake to a firehouse or precinct and let them know how much you appreciate them.

All gave some, some gave all. Never forget.

~Karen

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Erotic Anthology: Irrevocably Claimed – Cover Reveal

Posted on September 10, 2015 12:00 am by Karen Comment

Release Date:

November 6, 2015

One Forbidden Night: Justin has had a crush on his best friend’s little sister, Kim, since high school. When she shows up on his doorstep, offering herself to him for one night, will he be able to say no? Or will he give in to one forbidden night with the woman who has haunted his dreams for years?

Country Metal: Sweet as iced tea, her life was the very anthem of a country song. Blue skies, cornfields and cotton feed her soul. Tattooed and pierced, he’s the lead singer for Violent Standard. His idea of country is a trek through Central Park. His band is in town to film their newest music video. Can heavy metal and a country twang blend into a perfect harmony? Will he claim the southern belle before the last note fades?

The Encounter: Jena was Holly’s best friend when they started high school. By graduation, Holly avoided Jena at all cost. Their friendship had become confusing, the emotions so complex, and at times unnerving, that Holly couldn’t even risk being near Jena. Seven years later, unhappily married Holly is thrown together with Jena at a bachelorette party. Was forbidden desire beneath their unsettling friendship all along? And will Holly surrender at last to Jena’s pursuit?

Lovers’ Sweet Discovery: Claire Vanderling has reached middle age but doesn’t feel like she has anything to show for it. As the manager of a prosperous art gallery, she works hard, but her personal life is practically non-existent. Her son Thomas has graduated college and is about to start a new IT company in Japan with his best friend. She might not see him for six months. So she arranges for them to have one more trip to a family beach home on the Hamptons. When her son’s best friend shows up, she finds much more than just a simple vacation-she discovers a passion long buried inside of her. Jacob Tanner is excited to be starting a new company with his best friend. He wanted to go directly to Japan to get settled, but Tom insisted that they spend time this summer with Tom’s mother. He had met Claire once before while he and Tom were still in school together. When he sees her again, he is surprised to find that he cannot take his eyes off of her. How had he not realized how sexy Claire was? As desire flares up and passion is unleashed, will they give in to their bodies’ demands or will they be able to resist lovers’ sweet discovery?

Zeke’s Eden: Following Daddy’s rules has always been easy. Smile. Nod. Act like some of the hot people in twinkmovies.xxx. Repeat. Until I met Zeke. Dark. Dirty. Sinner. A hungry beast, released from his cage. And I’m on the menu. Tonight, I’m Zeke’s Eden. His sugar. His whore. Daddy’s little girl is all grown up…

Threepeat: Madison’s best friend, Lillian, is constantly sharing the details of her perfectly life with husband, Adam, including her off the charts sex life. It’s great, except that Madison has been harboring a secret fantasy: she doesn’t just want to hear about the great sex that Lillian and Adam are having, she wants to experience it for herself…with them. One night after drinks, the three friends agree to a deal: One night. The three of them. Together. And anything goes. Will a night of heated passion be exactly what they all need? Or will it go too far and destroy everything they have? And more…

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