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  • Inevitable by CA Harms

    Posted on by Karen Comment

    My Review

    After a traumatic event, Harper learned how to erect and maintain a wall around her.  She refuses to let anyone hurt her again.

    Easton never  allowed himself to think  of Harper as anything more than his best friend’s very beautiful sister.  One day she comes to her brother, Jett’s, place of business to let Jett and him have it to stay out of her personal life.  That is the moment he realized how hot she really is.

    From that moment on, they could hardly stay away from each other.  Harper confides in Easton.  Easton’s past comes to haunt him.  I love how strong Harper is.  Easton is a very noble and loving guy.

    Synopsis

    Harper Jameson, had built the necessary walls to keep her heart safe. Never again would she allow herself to become weak and vulnerable. Confident and full of attitude.

    A mask she wore than many fell for… except Easton Black.

    He was equally confident, cocky and knew what he wanted. Determined.  Things he wanted rarely escaped his grasp.  He was immune to the facade Harper had created.  She was intriguing.

    It was Inevitable and Harper could sense that there was no way out. Easton Black would no doubt be the man that could change everything.  People aren’t always as strong as they appear to be on the outside…

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    About the Author

    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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  • One Step Further by Felice Stevens

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    My Review
    Reading this book reminds us never to judge a book by it’s cover.  There is always something deeper in a person.  Sometimes people put on a happy face to cover up some trauma in their life.  I totally got that.  Alex was one of these people.  But for that one special friend, that one connection to a certain person, that mask is forgotten.  They can allow that person so see to their very soul.  That person for Alex was Rafe.  
    Dogs know a person on a level that humans just don’t see.  When Rafe seens how Alex is with the dog he is watching, he knows there is more to Alex than he lets people see.  He tries to stay away to protect himself from being one of those people Alex uses to keep the pain away.  Lucky for him, Alex can’t stay away.
    These two men needed each other to heal from their pasts and to mend relationships.  Their love was almost tangible to me.  The chemistry jumped off the page.  Read this in one sitting.  Teared up in many places.   Love is Love!
    One Step Further CoverSynopsis  
    Alex Stern has it all; good looks, charm, a job he loves and everyone calls him a friend. He lives life to the fullest at a breakneck pace, in the city that never sleeps. But Alex is also a master pretender; not even his best friend sees the pain that Alex hides so well. Alex himself isn’t sure who he is or what he’s searching for, he only knows that he hasn’t found it yet.
     
    As a veterinarian, Rafe Hazelton loves each animal that crosses his path; they don’t care if he stutters a bit or that prefers men. Their love is unconditional, but his life is still empty; they can only give him so much. New friendships convince him it’s time to break the wall of loneliness he’s hidden behind since childhood and discover what he’s been missing.
     
    Alex and Rafe forge a friendship that turns physical, and they both swear that the relationship will last only as long as the fun does. But when old heartaches come to light and secrets hidden for years are revealed, Alex and Rafe discover if they accept what’s in their hearts and take it one step further, the greatest reward is waiting for them in the end.
     

    About the Author

    I have always been a romantic at heart. I believe that while life is tough, there is always a happy ending just around the corner. I started reading traditional historical romances when I was a teenager, then life and law school got in the way. It wasn’t until I picked up a copy of Bertrice Small and became swept away to Queen Elizabeth’s court that my interest in romance novels became renewed.  
    But somewhere along the way, my tastes shifted. While I still enjoys a juicy Historical romance, I began experimenting with newer, more cutting edge genres and discovered the world of Male/Male romance. Once I picked up her first, I became so enamored of the authors, the character-driven stories and the overwhelming emotion of the books, I knew I wanted to write my own.

     

    I live in New York City with my husband and two children and hopefully soon a cat of my own. My day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass or two of red wine. I practice law but daydream of a time when I can sit by a beach somewhere and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there is bound to be angst along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.
     

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  • Valan’s Mate by Mardi Maxwell

    Posted on by Karen 1 Comment

    Valan's Bondmate (Zarronian Warriors Book 1)Valan’s Bondmate by Mardi Maxwell

    My rating: 4 of 5 stars

    This is a brand new world created by the amazing mind of Mardi Maxwell.

    Valan is a warrior in his world. Unfortunately, he has only a small window of time left to find his mate or he will be lost forever. The only problem, the Zaronnian females were all killed. The race is now forced to look to their enemy to find their ONE. She will treated as a courtesan or as a prisoner. How she reacts will decide.

    Lia hates her sire. She could never call him anything but the man whose sperm caused her existence. He is determined to give her to a vile man. One night she is taken from her bed and is thrust into a new world.

    What starts out as a tumultuous relationship, turns into one made in the heavens.

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  • “Unobtainable” by Jennifer Rose Cover Reveal

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    Release Date: July 15th
    Cover Photo: Shutterstock

     Cover Design: Gemma/Dark Phreak Arts

     

     

    Synopsis:

    My name is Dyson Michaels and my life got flipped upside down the day my grandfather passed away and in his ultimate wisdom, he chose to mess with my life from beyond the grave.

     ~Six months prior~

     “…therefore, in layman’s terms, unless you are married by July 18th, and within five years produce an heir, your portion of your grandfather’s estate and shares will be divided equally between your
    three siblings. You will inherit nothing.

     If you marry but do not produce an heir, your shares will be divided among your siblings.

     If you do not wed by said date, you may if you should so choose to, keep your position with your grandfather’s company and draw a salary. You will also be entitled the corporate benefits program. Do you have any questions?…”

    I knew by the word marriage, that it meant in the conventional way, with the usual I do between a man and a woman in a church with all the bells and whistles. I wanted to say no, I should have said no, but like the fool I am I said yes.

    And now I’m trying to explain to everyone, why it is that I’m breaking Rebecca’s heart and I’ve been living a lie all my life.

    I’m still waiting for that bolt of lightning to strike me dead.

     **Warning: M/M Romance, containing explicit language and sexual contentment recommended for readers 18+**.

     Goodreads: http://bit.ly/1GHKI5L

     

    ABOUT THE AUHTOR
     Jennifer Rose lives the glamorous life in Canada working as a part-time office clerk/manager. A mother of three grown boys, she decided to give up cleaning, cooking and day to day household chores in favor of sitting with a favorite beverage, be it coffee or wine and her trusty laptop, after a friend and author convinced her that she had what it took to write romance novels, so she took a creative writing course and finally started writing.
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  • Long Change by V.L. Locey

    Posted on by Karen 1 Comment

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    Grown up with a silver spoon in his mouth, Boone was destined to go to an ivy league school However he wasn’t going for business, medicine or law, he was going for hockey. Top collegiate goaltender, Boone has a secret he has kept his whole life. He is gay. Pro sports teams might be more accepting of his sexual preference, but in school or in his family, he has to hide.

    Preston is a former figure skater who, after an injury, can’t do jumps anymore. So he can still be on the ice he loves, he becomes the new mascot for his schools ice hockey team. He is not just gay, he is flamboyantly gay. Open and proud.

    The minute Boone sees Preston, he knows he is in trouble. His secret is threatened to be revealed. With Preston’s help, Boone learns to accept himself as a gay man and supports him when he needs him the most. Boone might lose almost anything, but he will gain the love he never had.

    LongChange_MSRSynopsis

    Collegiate superstar goalie Boone Crockett seems to have the world at his feet. He’s rich, handsome, attends an elite college and is a hot prospect for the pros. Pity all that is a front for a deeply closeted and troubled young man.

    All Boone’s life plans are shattered when flamboyant ex-figure skater Preston Gordon, an orange-haired twink, shows up to audition for the team’s mascot position wearing sequins, scarves and toe picks. His moves on the ice send Boone into his own pirouette of frustrated and reluctant desire.

    As senior year progresses Boone slides deeper and deeper into a dangerous depression, Preston’s sensual strength the only thing he has to hold on to. If Boone can’t keep from plunging through the thin ice he’s skating on, it could take a twink to make the big save.

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    Amazon   |   Kobo   |   Ellora`s Cave

    About the Author

    V.L. Locey loves worn jeans, belly laughs, reading and writing lusty tales, Greek mythology, the New York Rangers, comic books, and coffee. (Not necessarily in that order.) She shares her life with her husband, her daughter, two dogs, two cats, a flock of assorted goofy domestic fowl, and three steers.

    When not writing spicy romances, she enjoys spending her day with her menagerie in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania with a cup of fresh java in hand. She can also be found online on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and GoodReads.

    Where to find the author:

    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/VL-Locey/124405447678452\

    Twitter- https://twitter.com/vllocey

    Pinterest-http://www.pinterest.com/vllocey/

    Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5807700.V_L_Locey

    My blog- http://thoughtsfromayodelinggoatherder.blogspot.com/

    tsú – https://www.tsu.co/vllocey

    Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25740507-long-change


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