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Meant For Me by L.P. Dover Blog Tour

After a night of raw passion with the man Claire O’Briene had been secretly admiring for years, she thought their time together had come once and for all. Fate had finally brought them back to each other, but unfortunately nothing had changed. He was still the same man who ran away from relationships. Against his better judgment, Mason Bradley gave in to the temptation and allowed himself one night with the one woman he’d been too afraid to want … too afraid to need.Six months after leaving Claire and regretting every minute of it, Mason gets called in for an undercover mission that’s not only dangerous, but brings back a past he spent years trying to forget. A past of fighting … of getting in the ring and using his fists to get what he wanted: money, women, and drugs. Now there are fighters turning up dead, and it’s Mason’s job to find out the truth.Knowing he might not come out of the mission alive, Mason seeks out Claire to tell her how he truly feels, only to find another man competing for her love as well. Fighting is what he’s good at, and for once he will be fighting not only for justice … but for love.  AMAZON / AMAZON CA / AMAZON UK / BARNES & NOBLE The door to the arena room was open, and the moment we stepped in Claire gasped and I stared, wide-eyed at all the people. "Holy shit," I breathed in awe. "It's packed." Every single chair around the cage was occupied and there were people standing around everywhere. There were two guys already in the cage battling it out, except they looked to be part of the Lightweight division. When I fought several years ago, I was competing for the Heavyweight title. If they did fights in order of division then I would be going up there last."Hey, guys," Tyler exclaimed, carrying a beer in his hands. Disapprovingly, I glared at the beer and then back up to him. "You should know better than to get drunk before a fight. It makes you sloppy," I scolded him. I really didn't care either way what he did, but I knew better than to drink when I had to compete. Tyler chugged his beer and threw his cup in the trash a little too roughly. "I do know better than to drink when I have to fight, but unfortunately, I'm not fighting tonight," he announced. "Wait, what?" Claire cut in. "What do you mean you're not fighting? If you're not the one fighting Mason then who is?" Tyler glanced around the room with narrowed eyes until he found the person I was to fight and pointed to him. "That's the guy over there with the blue mohawk. I think you might know him. He said he owed you for something you did a long time ago. Care to explain," Tyler inquired curiously. Following the direction of Ty's pointed finger, I groaned when I saw the guy with the blue mohawk. Fuck, I knew who he was, or better yet, I knew his wife ... very well. "What is it Mason?" Claire asked worriedly. "Who is he?" His name was Chase Benfield and I did the unthinkable by fucking his wife. Blowing out a frustrated breath, I lowered my head and began to explain, "Do you remember when I mentioned I had a dark past?" "Yeah," she said, drawling out the word. "Let me guess, you fought him back in the day?" I nodded. "Yes, but that wasn't just it." I didn't want to tell her what I did because I was ashamed of the way I acted and the way I did things. I was sure she would understand, hopefully, but I didn't want her thinking less of me. Claire let go of my hand and crossed her arms over her chest defiantly. "Dammit, just tell me already. You did this same shit to me when I was keeping something from you." "Fine," I gave in, "but I need you to know it was a long time ago and it was before I even met you. I was stupid and did lots of stupid things that I shouldn't have." She rolled her eyes. "Let me guess, you slept with his girlfriend," she guessed blandly. Sighing, I regretfully nodded my head and waited for the angry words to come spewing out of her mouth. Instead, she said, "So, what's the big deal? You slept with her. That shit happens all the time. Why would he be angry about that still?" "Well," I began, "it was actually his wife and I hooked up with her in my prepping room during his fight for a spot at the Heavyweight title. His trainer had come looking for her and found us. Needless to say, word got back to Chase awfully fast." Claire groaned and hung her head. "Oh, hell, this isn't going to be good." Chase finally spotted me from across the room and snarled his lip. No, I thought to myself, this definitely wasn't going to be good. GOODREADS / FACEBOOK / WEBSITE / TWITTERUSA TODAY Bestselling author, L.P. Dover, is the author of the Forever Fae series, as well as the Second Chances standalone series, and her NA romantic suspense standalone called Love, Lies, and Deception. She lives in the beautiful state of North Carolina with her husband, her two wild girls, and her rambunctious kitten Katrina.Before she began her career in the literary world, L.P. Dover spent her years going to college and then graduated to cleaning teeth, which she loved doing. At least until the characters in her head called her away. She has never been the same since.
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Tour & Review(s) Private Message & Private Show by Danielle Torella

Tess has just discovered sex. And now, she’s about to discover sex as a weapon. The Seattle barista and art student is happy with her beautiful Brit boyfriend, Ben — especially in the bedroom. But while Ben’s her first, she’s hardly his. And Ben’s sexual history seems to be popping up in Tess’s face like something out of a zombie movie, and it has her questioning his commitment — and questioning whether his appealing alpha maleness is just a cover for a controlling personality. Maybe one that’s meant to keep her from asking too many questions. Is Ben the problem, or is everybody from his past the problem? Tess is asking the questions, and pushing hard for answers. Is Nicole, the ex-fiancé who cheated on Ben, trying to worm her way back into his life? Was there something between Ben and Tess’s best friend, Erin? Or what’s going on with Ben’s adored teenage sister, Caroline, and Ben’s best friend Dan? And how did Ben get Tess a job interview with Mr. Andrews, his sophisticated but slimy boss at the music magazine? As Tess comes to learn, relationships — especially sexual ones — are as much about power as love. With each new discovery, she finds herself in a struggle to hold her head together as much as her heart. And to find where her own power lies.   AMAZON / AMAZON CA / AMAZON UK / BARNES & NOBLE / SMASHWORDS   I smack him. Hard. He stumbles back in pure shock and I was able to turn his head with my swing. I once again have an audience in a Starbucks. Damn … I better stop this, before I can no longer show my face in another one… He looks back at me and he looks pissed. Oh, shit. He closes his eyes stretches his neck and I can see him push his tongue to the left side of his cheek, making it look like he has a ball in his mouth.He takes in a deep breath, points at me and says, “You’d better keep quiet, unless you want to hear all about what Ben’s been up to.”Whew. I thought for a second there he was going to hit me back. Wait, what does he mean about what Ben’s been up to? I take a look around the shop and people quickly turn away. I am so pissed off and my wrist is killing me. I grab my jacket and bag and head out the door myself. FACEBOOK / WEBSITE / GOODREADSHi! I am Danielle live in Western New York with my husband and two sons. I never knew I had a dream to become a writer until I started becoming obsessed with reading in the last two years. The obsession began with Twilight and then matured to Fifty Shades. While used to reading mainstream best sellers, found a new love for indie authors. I love to do paintings related to the books I read and eventually turning into Pushy Girl Paintings and now do work for other indie writers and readers. My first book idea started from a dream I had one night and became obsessed with the story and started writing. Now having arguments with the people in my head and loving every moment of it, even when they take control of the story. Private Message (Private #1) Amazon / Amazon CA / Amazon UK / Barnes & Noble / Smashwords / Kobo
"Private Message (Private #1)"

My Review:
A very different, fun and sexy story that many fans of the genre will enjoy!

Tess is a student, artist, barista and a very independent young lady. There's many things she’s yet to have experienced in life. But many others she has. She does not date or go searching for "Mr. Right". She's smart and focused on what she needs to be focused on like becoming successful by studying hard and working to make ends meet. Some of her  outlook on life changes when she meets the biggest player EVER who is also the sexiest man she's ever lay her eyes on, Ben...

 Ben has all that he wants and needs in his life. He DOES NOT need a relationship with any ladies because he gets what he wants with just a look or a word. But that outlook of his sure changes once he meets Tess. Oh boy does it ever :)

A good start to a new series and I look forward to the continuation! A 3.5 rating rounded to a solid 4.





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"Private Show (Private #2)"
My Review:I LOVE this series, the story, the characters and the writing. But the ending PISSED ME OFF! It's still a great read that all fans of the genre will enjoy. All ends from the start of the series are covered as a good series should be done. Definitely not a stand alone read. You have got to read book one (Private Message) to truly understand and appreciate the relationship growth, etc. So be sure to do that before reading Private Show. 
Ben and Tess have come a long way. More ups than downs, but those downs are real bummers. Luckily they're both patient and trustworthy people that actually SEE truth, what's real and what's not. They both also know that what's from the past is just that, past and best left there. We get to see this couple grow even more in this book. But of course not without a bit of drama and jealousy from those that just can't help themselves but be stupid fools *sigh*

I look forward to much more from this author in the very near future. Love her writing style, her characters and all around everything...
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Release Blitz & Review ♥ Angels in Leather by Bella Jewel ♥

Title: Angles in Leather (Rebels On Bikes #1)Author: Bella JewelRelease Date: February 13, 2014Genre: MC Romance  
SynopsisA girl on the run.Her father gave her one task before he died. To deliver a package.Now she has the baddest biker in the state after her. He wants what she's got. Secrets in both the past and the present threaten to destroy what she is working so hard for. He threatens to ruin her heart. Two worlds will collide to make something explosive. 
Excerpt“Fight me, don’t you stop,” Axel breathes into my ear. “I won’t hurt you, Cricket,” he murmurs, running his finger down the side of my face. “But I need you to fight.”So, that’s what I do. I start by squirming, trying to twist my body around. He presses his body against mine, and reaches up, tangling his fingers into the fence. He thrusts his hips, ramming both out bodies harder into the wire. I groan, and throw my head back, hitting him in the face. He snarls, and takes my hands, quickly uncuffing me before pulling them harshly behind my back and jerking my body back into his. I hear the cuffs drop onto the ground. I guess he’s letting me play this fairly.“Stop that,” he rasps into my ear. “I’ll make it hurt if you do that again.”“Maybe I want it to hurt,” I hiss, fisting my hands together and shoving them backwards into his stomach. He stumbles off me with a grunt, and I spin around, ducking to the left and attempting to run. I don’t get two steps before Axel lashes out, taking my ankle and pulling me so hard I go down into the dirt. My face just misses being smashed into it by mere centimeters. Axel flattens his body over mine, and takes my head in his hands, jerking my head back by my hair and breathing down on me. “You’re being a bad girl,” he husks, running a finger down the side of my face. “You’re not letting me play fair,” I whisper. “I was cuffed before, it wasn’t a fair chase.”I feel his weight lift off me, and he jerks me up, pulling me into a standing position. “Run, then. I’ll give you five seconds, and if I catch you again, Meadow, I’m going to f**k you,” he murmurs, then his eyes grow lusty. “Hard.”I turn without answering, and I run into the trees at the back of the lot. I hear Axel counting loudly, and my body shivers. I am sweating now, and my breathing is hard and ragged, but the chase is so worth that. I hear Axel take off after me, and I squeal with delight as I weave through the trees. It’s dark, but I can see enough because of the lights surrounding the club house. “The minute I get hold of you,” Axel yells. “I’m goin’ to rip your panties down and put my d**k so deep inside you, you’re goin’ to scream.”I shiver, and swallow. I make my way to the fence line again, and I press myself against it for a second, letting my eyes scan the trees. “Then I’m goin’ to kiss you so hard your lips will bleed.”Oh my. I take off, using the fence line as a guide to get back to the other end of the lot. I can hear Axel to my left, and I know he’s gaining on me, but if I run, it’ll make a lot of noise and he’ll figure out where I am. “Come out come out wherever you are,” he sings. “You know I’ll make you come so much your legs will give way.”I feel a smile on my face as I keep moving along the fence, keeping my body plastered against it. I can feel my own arousal dampening my panties, and now I’m eager for him to get his hands on me. I want to know what he’s got to give. “You can run, Cricket, but you can’t hide.”
My Review:
IN-FRIGGIN-TENSE!
Angels in Leather is one of those books you just CAN'T put down, not even for a second, until you reach the very last page and there's no more to read... It's a great start to a new series that I know many fans of the genre will be addicted to!

Meadow has lived a life built mainly on lies. All she's known is...not what she thought. And all she thought is not what it is. She's trying to stay alive and keep a promise at the same time while trying to figure out what's what. Can she trust Axel at all or is she truly alone in the world?

Axel is pretty friggin damaged! It's hard to say much about him and his situation without giving away much or any of the story for that matter. So I'll just tell you, you're going to start off with a love/hate relationship with him and end up deep in love...

I definitely plan to keep an eye open for the next of this series as well as more from the author. I really enjoyed her writing style/voice! A 4.5 rounded to 5 star rating for me :)


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About the Author Bella Jewel is an Aussie girl through and through. She spent her life in Western Australia, growing up in many different areas of the state. She now currently lives in Perth with her husband, children and mass amounts of pets. She's crazy, fun, outgoing and friendly. Writing is her passion, she started at the young age of 18 but finally got the courage up to publish, and her first novel Hell's Knights was released in August 2013.
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Review Weak for Him (Weakness #1) by Lyra Parish

"Weak for Him" Author: Lyra Parish
Genre: New Adult Romance
Pages: 298
Source: Author in exchange for a honest review.
Published: January 11, 2014
Author's Website

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Goodreads Blurb:
"Have you heard the saying, 'sex sells'? Well, I'm the supplier." 

Finnley Felton sells sex.
Jennifer Downs is a virgin.
With the help of lady luck, the two meet.

Money. Bright lights. Sex.

Jennifer is made an offer: sell her virginity to the highest bidder and transform into one of Finnley's girls. But she finds herself weak for him, and doesn't fully realize what she's agreed to until it's too late.

Will she rise to the challenge and play by the rules in a land where money is king and love is prohibited? Or will she lose herself and values in the attempt?

Weak for him is not considered a "dark" read, but does have unlady-like language, adult subject matter, and s-e-x-ual situations. Weak for Him does not have a cliffhanger. There is resolution but the story does continue on.


My Review:
Weak for Him is a very entertaining, sensual, emotional and additive read that many fans of the genre will enjoy :)

Jennifer has had a dream to move to Vegas for a very long time. Losing both of her parents is just the motivation, or push she needs to make such a HUGE move. She needs to get away from...everything. Too many memories and too much sadness linger within every nook and cranny of her hometown. One roller coaster ride after another. She finds out things about herself and the world around her. Is she really ready for ANY of it? Or did she make a mistake leaving everything she knows behind?

There's a lot more to this story that I refuse to discuss because I do not do spoilers! Just know that right when you think something is going to happen...It doesn't! LOL

This is a great start to a new series. I look forward to what else this author has in store. A 3.5 rounded to a solid 4 rating.


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Carnage Tour & Review

Title: CarnageAuthor: Lesley JonesGenre: EroticaPublication Date: February 14, 2014Tour Host: Dreams Come True Promotions

I love him, from the instant I set eyes on him when I was just 11 years old I have loved him and nothing will ever change that, he owns me, he owns my heart and he owns my body and no matter how many lies are told, no matter how many people conspire to keep us apart, despite the fame and the distance, we will find a way.

“Georgia Rae, when we made love you used to cry”… He waits for me to sing my bit. I try to swallow down a sob but I just end up singing through it…

“I said I love you like the stars above, I’ll love you till I die”

Carnage, an edgy coming of age love story that breaks all the rules and transcends the decades. Georgia and Sean's story will stay with you long after you read the final word.

An emotional, smoking hot, gut wrenching read.


I honestly don't know what to say about this story except for the fact I've NEVER read anything like it before and it kept me turning its pages until the very end. Fans of the genre will enjoy the story within the pages of Carnage!

Georgia grew up with both of her parents and her three brothers. They're a very close, tight knit family with an amazing relationship. Georgia met the man she knew would forever have her heart for all eternity at the young age of 11. That's an early age for one to find love. But fate is what it is and there's nothing anyone can do to stop it, ever. Especially when it comes to anything involving her and Sean...

I was left...wanting at the books end. I felt a bit cheated after the bumpy, emotional ride I experienced from this story. Carnage is an original for me and it grabbed on and kept my attention until the very end!
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I am a born and raised Essex girl now living on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, just outside of Melbourne Australia, I moved here with my husband and three sons in 2006.

Not only do I love to write but I also love to read and can devour a book overnight if the story grabs me.

I love watching my sons play football and am very partial to a glass of wine, a nicely chilled Marlborough Sav Blanc being my favourite.



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12 authors came together and each contributed either a short story, a poem or both to help raise money forTo find out more about where the money raised is going to MAP International. Visit their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/mapintl and the web page here: http://www.map.org/


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Love.For some, love is the reason they get up each day and take life by the horns. The knowledge that someone out there is made just for them inspires greatness each day. For others, it is another four-letter word that brings forth bad memories and bouts of sadness. The past chases and plagues them.

Life...it is a never ending series of learning experiences of the heart and soul. All who love are lucky because they are given an opportunity to learn not only about themselves but also about others through gain and loss. No relationship is perfect and not all last, but they all mean something and are worth it, if even for just one fleeting moment of joy.

Often...not getting what you want opens your heart to what is waiting for you on the other side of the lessons. Within these pages, twelve brave souls open up their hearts and share their experiences so that others might learn that it is not the end of a relationship that defines you, but what you learn from that end.

Sometimes...not getting what you want can be the best thing for you.


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MEET THE AUTHORS:
C.L. Foster  CL is eclectic, geeky, positive, nature-loving and completely non-"normal" (just the way she likes to be). She has been a fan of literature since she was a small child and finally decided to take her dreams (both waking and sleeping!) and do something positive with them.

CL has lived all over the world and has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, minoring in Psychology and Forensics. Which means you don't want to cross her because she knows how and where to hide a body so it's never found! She proudly admits to hearing voices in her head, but at times, her characters' impromptu visits can be rude and annoying. Thankfully, she has adequate patience for their shenanigans and can out ninja them any day of the week.
You can find everything you need to know (stalker links, pictures, signings, and other delicious tidbits) at CL's website http://www.authorclfoster.com/
  E.R. Rada
E.R. Rada is a NY native who's mind is in a constant battle with reality and fiction. He's been penning his tales while expressing his inner most demons and heartfelt wishes since he was able to rhyme.
Poetry and fantasy are his weapons of choice as his inner-most wish to be a dragon-riding, sword-wielding warrior has yet to come to fruition. E.R. knows there is no time limit on greatness, so he continues to float on his constant state of flux; learning, growing, and improving as time goes on.
E.R. is a battle worn soldier who will quickly compare apples and oranges, simply because he's told he can't. Never one to conform, he embraces his nerdy/geek tendencies and is well known for creating new and interesting ways to do things (see: stubborn/the hard way). In doing things his own way, he has earned his way through life with plenty of battle scars, knowledge, and memories.
You can find E.R. on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ERRada72

David Roraff
David, also known as Dave, Grunge, or even Wynter, is a chaotic mess that has a particular knack for the written word and getting into people's heads. Trespassing aside, he currently works two jobs, is father to two wonderful kids, and has multiple projects on the burner, stirred frequently.
This winter-loving poet and author lives in the land of cheese, beer, brats and lawless weather that is Wisconsin. He has only recently forayed into the world of writing as a true passion. Like madness, gravity, or a neglected '67 Shelby, it took this joker a little shove to get him started, but hopefully the push will maintain this knight's strength and words to keep him going for years to come.
A criminal justice major by trade and a mathematical-minded, role-playing, music and movie-fanatic, David is hard to pin to a particular genre or style. Then again, that might be part of his charm.

You can find David lurking about here: http://www.writerscafe.org/WynterIgnatius

J.E. Bolton
J.E. Bolton is an award-winning, best-selling paranormal and fantasy/speculative fiction author and freelance writer. His best-selling titles include: FOREVER AND A DAY, FETCH: BOOK ONE (The Trilogy of Terror Series), and other novels. He also writes under the pseudonym Seth Garrick and currently lives in Tennessee.
You can find J.E. at ~www.facebook.com/authorjeboltonwww.jebolton.webs.com



Emilie E. Faye
Emilie E. Faye is a young house-wife with huge dreams and lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and their three feline fur-children. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and body modification and her beverage of choice is sweet tea. Emilie was born in California to a young sailor and his wife and has since moved all over the coastal U.S. and even to Guam. Now she’s settled down and has finally decided to tackle her dreams of being an author. When Emilie isn’t writing, she happily spends her time editing, reading, and listening to music from various genres.
~* Stalking Links *~Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilieElizabethFayeGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7370952.Emilie_E_Faye




Janie-Ann Cagle
Janie-Ann Cagle lives near Pensacola, Florida. She is an avid reader and has been writing mostly poetry for many years. Janie-Ann loves to bring her sensitive side out in her poetry and loves to use her quirky humor in the writing of her short stories. She is mom to three lovely boys whom she loves to spend time with. They serve as inspiration to many of her character choices. Janie-Ann writes fictional stories that are based on every day relationships and circumstances. She enjoys writing about things that everyone can relate to and hopes that the stories she tells can touch someone and make someone laugh all at the same time.
Janie-Ann is one of those people who can make you feel so special about what you are accomplishing in this world then put in on paper and share that with readers everywhere. She brings the passion of each character in her stories or poetry to life without sacrificing the other great parts of their character.
Janie-Ann will take you to that place you haven’t thought of going in a long while and at the end of the story, you are wishing you had gone there more often. She hopes you enjoy the characters she has created for this collaboration. Her story is a love story for sure but, more importantly; it is a story about the amazing people that come into your life as a result of true love. Sometimes in life, those people are truly the best thing you never had.




Tiffany Honrada
Tiffany is a closet romantic, animal lover, sarcasm ambassador and fun-loving mother of two. She wears many hats, i.e.: Mommy, Spouse, Cook, Pet Care Specialist, Maid, Chauffeur and Teacher. She enjoys reading, writing and spending time with her loved ones. This is her first published work and she hopes to do more in the future!





Allana Kephart
Allana Kephart has been making things up and bending people to her will from a very young age. She loves animals and reading and spends a large amount of time thinking up ways to torment her characters. She shares a brain, a love of coffee and the color purple with her alter ego/best friend/co-author, Melissa Simmons.
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A.R. Von
A.R. was born and raised in Bronx, NY and is the oldest daughter of two girls. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and Information Technology, which was only briefly used. She’s a mother of two entertaining teen boys (as well as a lovely fawn Chihuahua, whom she considers her furry daughter.) She’s also a wife to a delightfully handsome and amazingly funny man-beast. She loves anything dragon and fantasy related.
In her free time she enjoys exercising, writing, listening to music, hiking, cooking, dancing and reading. She also loves a great adventure in and out of a book! She writes to free her mind of its constant wondering and clutter. She thrives on the fact she can share some of it with readers that have the same passion for a great story. She also loves to hear from her reader’s and chat away, so feel free to reach out to her any time.
A.R.’s web site: http://ar-von.com/Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/A.R.-Von/e/B00BGAHQ46/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6938994.A_R_Von


T.A. Scott
Scott Pendergrass is writing as T. A. Scott. Although the son of a military family, he claims Florida to be his home of record. He is 2005 graduate of the University of West Florida and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
He enlisted as a member of the United States Air Force in 2006 and is stationed at Beale Air Force Base, California. He is currently serving in Afghanistan. His other assignments include Osan Air Base, South Korea and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
His writing style is romantic/fantasy as he has a very deep connection the realm of romance and love but has a vivid imagination of fantasy creatures. He is currently working on two projects. One focuses on the subject of nephilim and the other is a romance story that deals with the human conundrum of loss and letting go.
You can find him on FB at:https://www.facebook.com/pages/T-A-Scott/170728993051960



Melissa Simmons
Melissa Simmons is an avid reader who married her soul mate and is the proud mother of a spoiled cat.
She spends her days helping promote independent authors and doing what the voices in her head tell her to. She shares a brain, a love of coffee and the color purple with her alter ego/best friend/co-author, Allana Kephart.
https://www.facebook.com/MelandLanaWrite




Julia Mills
Julia is a sarcastic, sometimes foul-mouthed lady who is not afraid to drink a beer. She's the "always southern woman" with 2 of the most amazing teenage daughters, a menagerie of animals and a voracious appetite for reading who recently decided to write the stories running through her brain.
She read her first book, Dr. Suess' Cat in The Hat by herself at 4 and was hooked. She believes a good book along with shoes, makeup and purses will never let a girl down and that all heroes of all the books she has ever read or will ever write pale in comparison to her daddy!
She's am a sucker for a happy ending and love some hot sweaty sex with a healthy dose of romance.
You can find her over on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/JLakeMills

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Ravage Me Tour & Review

After spending the last two years stuck behind bars for a crime she didn’t commit, Harlow ‘Princess’ Gavelson’s time inside has finally come to an end, and she’s ready for revenge. Unfortunately, being the daughter to the Vice President of the Ravage Motorcycle Club cuts into her plans, as orders must be followed. Trying to settle back into this life is proving difficult when the tables are turned and the woman who framed her is out for blood. Lucky for Princess, growing up in a MC has taught her how to hold her own. After spending years in hell overseas, Donavon ‘Cruz’ came home to lose the very thing he went into hell for, sending him to the darkest moments of his life. Joining Ravage two years ago was his safe haven, and he protects his family at all costs. When a dark-haired bombshell struts into the club’s shop, he’s caught off guard but immediately knows she’s the one he’d do anything for. Tough as nails, and taking no crap from anyone, he’s captivated by a woman who could handle this life. Trying to meet the needs of the MC business and follow his heart proves to be difficult when the two collide, and lives are at stake. Can these two find a way to be together, or will the needs of Ravage cost them everything, including their lives? *Contains mature content including, sex and violence. Mature audiences only.* AMAZON “Sugar, you just stirred up a shit storm.” The southern drawl to his voice mixed with the smell of leather, cigarettes, and radiating testosterone would have made my pussy clench, but he ruined that by pressing a damn gun to my head.“Low, don’t.” I ignored Casey just as I always did. Quickly, I turned my body. As my arm reached back to knock the gun out of his hand, I instantly froze. The three patch rag falling on his chest was a red light flashing in my eyes. Immediately, I stopped, putting my hands in front of me. I would never touch a brother, outside of the ring that is.The man standing in front of me caught my breath and short-circuited my senses. His broad shoulders were covered with a skin-tight, black t-shirt and leather rag adorned with several patches that fit him like a glove. His bulging arms were covered in tattoos from the wrist up. They were flexed, one pointed the gun with precision, and the other was fisted at his side. His light caramel hair was cut short on the sides, but longer on the top, begging for a woman’s fingers to run through it. His beard was cut very short to his skin making my mouth water, wondering what it would feel like between my thighs. His sapphire eyes narrowed at me as I stared effortlessly in them, becoming entranced unable to speak.“What the fuck is going on here?” Breaking from this man’s stare, I focused on the familiar voice I’ve missed for too long. Pops eyes swept the room quickly, and when his eyes landed on mine, the anger in them instantly faded. “What the hell’s going on?” He eyed the man with the gun pointed directly at my head and he clenched his hands into fists.“Hey, Pops,” I said, turning my eyes back to the beautiful specimen in front of me, wanting him to know that I wasn’t afraid. If I needed a bullet in my head, so be it. I wouldn’t shy away.“You know this bitch?” the hot asshole in front of me clipped, and my lip curled slowly. If he wasn’t wearing that rag, I’d show him how much of a bitch I could be.“Put the damn gun down, Cruz,” Pops said jokingly. The anger dripping off this man’s face in front of me told me he didn’t see anything funny about this. He began to take a step closer. “Cruz. Stop!” Pops barked loudly as the other guys started walking up behind him. Cruz instantly stopped, but kept the gun on me. “Cruz, this is my daughter, Princess.”“Shit. Are you fucking kidding me?” Cruz’s anger was actually pretty funny, and I had to stifle the small laugh that wanted to escape. I had too much respect to let it fly. But the shocked look on his face was pretty priceless coming from a tattooed hot-ass. I probably should have told him that sooner, but what can I say … I was born a bitch.“No, I’m not fucking kidding you. Get the fuck away from her, and put the goddamn gun down.” Moving my head to Pops, I could see he was fuming. Whenever Pops was mad, his forehead turned bright red, and the lines throughout it became more prominent along with the vein that ticked with this heartbeat. It’s a look I always hated growing up, and it used to scare the ever-loving shit out of me.My eyes flicked back while Cruz took one more look at me. “If you’re still pissed later, we can meet in the ring.” I smiled my damnedest. I could see the smoke threatening to come out of his ears. Confusion laced his eyes, but I wasn’t about to explain right now. I held out my hand to Cruz, “Nice to meet ya. I’m Harlow.” He stared me down as if he was hoping he could make me combust into a million pieces. Sorry Buddy, your super powers won’t work. I’ve been here too long to let that get me.He tentatively lowered the gun, putting it behind his back, bringing his hand to mine. My hand slipped into his warm, rough, strong grip, a shock raced through my body, beginning at my connected hand and racing all the way through to my feet setting my body on fire. “Cruz.”



My Review:
Ravage Me is a down and dirty, direct and thrilling MC story that many fans of the genre will enjoy.Harlow has had a very rough two years, a very rough life, period. Going away for nothing she personally did, but taking it all in stride. She comes out to many changes. Some good, some not so much. One of the changes is a club addition named Cruz. Another is the way he causes her body to react with only the rumble of his alpha voice. Yea, she won't have any of that! The last thing she wants or needs is a club member as her man. The very last thing...

Cruz is a hot alpha male that can get pretty much any woman he wants at any time. With all of the club business and taking care of his own. He's never had the time or much thoughts of having a study woman. That's until the day he lays his eyes on Princess...

First I have to put out there that my favorite character is Cooper. (You'll see why when you read it.) That dude took a piece of my heart with him by the time I got to the end of the story.
I had fun with this story. It's exciting, thrilling and hot. My only gripe is it lacked originality (for me). Otherwise I enjoyed the writing style and I look forward to more from this author.

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FACEBOOK / GOODREADS / BLOG / TWITTERRyan Michele’s a mom and wife who works full time. She lives in the Midwest and enjoys being outside when the weather’s nice. She even helps out in the corn field when it’s necessary.Ryan Michele has a huge obsession with reading, which only came to life after her best friend said she had to read Twilight. After reading that series, her entire world changed in the blink of an eye. Not only was she sucked into new worlds and all of the wonderful words authors put down on paper, she felt the urge to begin to write down the characters that played inside of her head. In doing so, Safe was born. Then Wanting You and currently Ravage Me. a Rafflecopter giveaway hosted by:

The Scars of Us by Nikki Narvaez Blog Tour & Review

Kaiya Marlow has always been cautious, precise in every decision she makes. When her dark past threatens to resurface, she decides to take precautions to protect herself by enrolling in self-defense classes at her gym. Her instructor, Ryker Campbell, is the tattooed womanizer everyone warns about. Kaiya deliberately avoids Ryker outside of their classes together, but the more time they spend training together, the harder it is for Kaiya to resist him. Ryker's view on relationships is simple: strictly sex, nothing more. Haunted by demons from his past, he never allows himself to become attached to any woman. No attachment means no weakness, no vulnerability, no pain. He doesn't realize that his whole world is about to be turned upside down when the stunning Kaiya enters his self-defense class. Determined to have her, at least for one night, Ryker sets a plan into motion that will change both of their lives forever. Will love be able to heal their scars, or will they be too deep to overcome?

My Review:
The Scars of Us is an emotional, gripping and realistic read that'll have many readers at the edge of their seats in anticipation of what's to happen next! Any fans of the genre that is a fan of the genre and is not bothered by sensitive subject in the lines of matter...

Kaiya has had an extremely difficult life. She had things occur in her childhood through teen years that she still can't escape from. She's damaged goods and according to herself, she's no good for any males out there. She also has a very difficult time trusting and opening up. Who can blame her after all that she's gone though.
Meeting Ryker does something for Kaiya. Something no one else has ever been able to do. The question is, can it work between them?

These two have fate on their side and the healing process for them both is a combination of bumpy and pleasant.

I really enjoyed this authors writing style and look forward to reading much more of her work!

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Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/kd3o5fsAmazon CA: http://tinyurl.com/lhx8grjAmazon UK: http://tinyurl.com/m2qgwvb “Why are you avoiding me?” Ryker angrily spat, closing the door to the sauna. His eyes ran over me as he crossed his arms over his broad chest. Clad only in a pair of gym shorts and no shirt, his skin gleamed with a sheen of sweet. He looked like he’d just finished working out. Fuck me.“Are you really going to do this in here?” I snapped back as I clutched my towel to me.His voice was gruff and matter of fact. “I have no other choice—you've missed class for almost three weeks now, and you won't answer my calls.”“I've been busy,” I lied.The truth was that I'd been sulking around my apartment trying not to think of Ryker, which was almost impossible. He dominated every thought, much like his presence did in real life.Eyes narrowing in determination, he advanced toward me, causing me to back up into the tile wall. Surprisingly, I wasn't scared—Ryker never caused that kind of fear in me. What he made me feel was more of an exhilarating kind of the fear, the kind you get when you're about to do something like bungee jump or skydive, the kind that excites your soul.Caging me between his arms, my already fevered skin heated more from his proximity as he pressed against me with his body. I hadn't realized just how much I missed his touch until his skin reunited with mine, making me feel as though a piece of me had been lost since we'd last been together.Ryker's eyes met mine, and there was no denying the desire and longing in them. “Always fighting me, Warrior,” he softly spoke as he caressed my cheek with the back of his knuckles. Leaning in, he grazed my neck with his lips. The combination of heat from the steam and his mouth began to blanket me in a heady fog, evaporating all thought and replacing it with lust.“I've missed you,” Ryker murmured against my skin before tracing the curve of my jaw with his tongue. My breath escaped in a low moan as he pulled my body closer to him, leaving no space between us while he continued to taste me.My hands tangled in his hair, leaving my loose towel barely clinging to my sweaty skin. When he brought his lips to mine, I let go of everything, losing myself in him and how he made me feel.He groaned in my mouth as our tongues met, tangling together seamlessly as he lifted me. My legs automatically wrapped around him as he pressed me up against the wall, his hardened erection pushing against my already heated core.Ryker nipped at my lips as he ripped the towel from my body, tossing it to the floor as his callused hands reacquainted themselves with my skin. God, I missed him. I don't think I'll ever be the same without his touch. Finding my breasts, Ryker's talented fingers massaged my stiff nipples before his mouth claimed them. The blissful combination of his soft, wet mouth and hard, smooth tongue ring against my sensitive flesh caused a moan to escape from my throat.Leaning my head back against the wall, I let Ryker consume me. He eagerly suckled my breasts, pulling each nipple with his teeth before caressing it with that amazing piercing again. I love how he makes me feel—so alive … almost whole.“Ryker,” I breathlessly moaned as I reached for his shorts. Slipping my hand inside, I found his cock and pulled it out, needing him to fill me.He didn't hesitate—he never did. Gripping my hips, he thrust himself inside my slick sex as his mouth reclaimed mine. Sweat beaded on our skin as he roughly pummeled me against the tile, taking me closer to heaven with each stroke.Ryker's thick shaft stretched my walls, the pleasurable pain spreading throughout every inch of my limbs. I reveled in how he made me forget everything else, immersing me in us and the beauty of how our bodies perfectly connected. He unraveled and completed me all at the same time.“Fuck, I missed you, baby, missed the taste of your sweet skin,” Ryker groaned against my lips.I love it when he talks to me like that.I forced him deeper inside me with my legs, tightening my hold around his hips. He growled his approval, increasing the pace and intensity of his thrusts as his cock blissfully ravaged me.Ryker's lips left mine as he nuzzled his face into my neck and placed soft kisses along my skin. “I haven't been able to get you off my mind. I've been going crazy thinking about you, baby.”“Me too. I've missed you so much,” I whimpered as I guided his mouth back to mine.His strength amazed me, unwavering as he supported my weight while simultaneously using his body to fuck me senseless. Ryker continuously pumped into me, creating a sensual rhythm just for us as our bodies molded together in harmony.Ryker pulled back and grasped my face in his inked hands. “Never again, Warrior.” His voice was gruff and deep, laced with emotion. “Can't go through that again.”“Never, baby, never,” I whispered.His mouth crashed on mine again. Every press of Ryker's lips, every caress from his hands, and every stroke of his amazing cock pushed me closer to ecstasy. My body ached for it, needing release after craving Ryker for so long.As if sensing how close I was, Ryker pounded harder into me, creating the perfect combination of pain and pleasure within my body. My nails raked across his back as I cried out in euphoria, my climax sending tremors of sensation throughout my limbs. My thighs trembled against his hips as his strokes intensified in both speed and strength, seeking his own release. Seconds later, he withdrew his throbbing cock from my sex before shooting his cum up between my breasts.The sticky heat of the room was stifling, making it more difficult to breathe as we disentangled ourselves. Picking up my towel, Ryker gently wiped his release from my skin, snapping me out the sensual fog we’d created. Immediately, I felt self-conscious, causing panic to root within me. Anxiety began to tighten in my body, trying to seize every muscle in its grasp as it attempted to take hold.Ryker's hand cupped my cheek. “What's wrong?”My eyes snapped to his, trying to focus on him to pull myself out of my downward spiral. My chest heaved as it struggled to breathe, causing Ryker's eyes to crease in worry. “Breathe, baby, breathe. It's okay, everything is okay.”Breathe. In, out, in, out. The pressure began to relinquish as I concentrated on Ryker's face. Both of his hands clasped my face. “You with me, baby?”I gave him a tight nod. My chest was still somewhat constricted, and my muscles were stiff, but the tension was slowly easing away. “I'm sorry—I have to go,” I stammered as I snatched the towel from Ryker's hand. I darted around him toward the exit while trying to wrap the cloth around me.“You don't have to run from me, Warrior,” he called out after me. Ryker’s words stopped me, only a few feet from the door. I felt him behind me as his arms wrapped around my waist, pulling my body against his. Pressing a soft kiss to my shoulder, he murmured, “Talk to me, baby.”My mouth dried up, the words stuck in my throat. I blinked rapidly, willing back tears. Ryker slowly turned me to face him and pressed our foreheads together as he released a breath.“I know you've been hurt before, experienced things that no one should ever have to. Just know that I'd never do that to you. Ever. I know you're probably not ready to talk about it yet, but when you are, I'll be here.”And with those words, Ryker smashed a small hole in the barrier surrounding the broken pieces of my heart. FACEBOOK / GOODREADS / WEBSITEMy name is Nikki Narvaez. I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, where I currently live with my husband, our two dogs, Bella and Oreo, and our cat, Cupcake. I have been teaching for four years, but I hope to become a full-time writer and stay at home mom one day. I am 27 years old, and have three older sisters who have blessed me with four nephews and one niece. In my free time, I love to write and play Texas Hold 'Em poker. a Rafflecopter giveawayHOSTED BY

#WedBriefs It's All in the Tips #7

Happy Hump Day and welcome to Wednesday Briefs Flash Fiction! As always, I was given numerous options to inspire this weeks brief. Today I chose to go with the 2 photos included below and the following word prompt: “Your secrets are safe with me and all my friends.”

I hope you enjoy & thank you for reading!"It's All in the Tips #7"I’m beyond grateful it’s now closing time. Marcia and Darla have locked up and have already done the ‘last call for alcohol’ we do every time we close up shop. There’s no way I would be able to ignore the pull, or force currently tugging me toward the bars piano.                This piano is the type you’d have seen long ago in a saloon, with gambling cowboys and all that good stuff. Apparently Linc has never been able to bring himself to get rid of it. Something about it being in his family for centuries, well at least that’s what he tells me. I know it’s old just by looking at it, but centuries. I don’t know…
                This urge, desire, and need I feel to release another’s pent up feelings are an enormous mixture of emotions that just bombarded my being in one fell swoop. So very powerful and painful!                          The tune off of this piano is very different from the other keyboards and pianos I’ve played, but it’s still wonderful. It actually feels as if it warms with my playing, absorbing what I’m giving and saving it for another time instead of scattering about and eventually fading away as what usually happens.  I know it sounds nutty. But that’s exactly how it seems to me.
                Very slowly, almost reticently, I feel whoever is experiencing this upheaval of emotions drawing closer to me, causing the feelings to become stronger and stronger. It’s so strange to me since normally when this happens it’s my own emotions or the emotions of someone dear to me. I know it’s not Darla or Marcia. These emotions are too raw, too wild to be from my longtime friends and they are the only two here that I would normally…sense from.                 As soon as I sit, close my eyes and place my fingers on the keys. I instantly feel much better. Whole again, complete, light. I’m not sure where the sudden emotions of loneliness, abandonment and loss stemmed from. I’ll not find out right now since everything around me disappeared and will remain that way until the very last not passes from my mind to my fingertips.
                Musical notes are flowing through my mind in drones and passing through to my fingers. Flowing and pounding. All right alongside with the pain of rejection, fear of being alone and sadness from the seclusion of never having been truly loved. I need to release them all, set them free so all of these emotions flowing through me will escape along with the song. Hopefully also helping the hoarder of all of these negative feelings to feel better, lighter and refreshed as I am the more I play.                 Thank goodness Linc keeps it all tuned up for whenever someone is willing and able to play. My eyes are closed and I’m picturing myself playing for a large audience. The crowd is cheering me on as if I’m the best they’ve ever heard. My entire body is pimpled with goose bumps even though there’s warmth, no more like heat at my back that was not there before. I’ll not stop to look back and see what’s causing it. I need to finish playing the song until the very end. I’ve never stop mid song before and I don’t plan to now.
                I hear a whisper of a male voice not close enough to make out what’s being said and it’s frustrating me. I want to know what this voice is saying. I yearn to hear it.
                The warmth grows closer to me. I feel someone at my right side. Their breath close to my ear, taking in a breath as if they’re about to speak, “Your secrets are safe with me and all my friends.”
                I know this voice. It’s one I’ll never forget ever since he said the words ‘What’s your hurry ma’am’ to me earlier today. His voice has not left my head since he spoke those few words. Thinking of him now, I can actually see him through my mind’s eye. So sexy and eatable. Just for me and my eyes to feast upon. I have to lick my lips from this tantalizing vision since my mouth has gone dryer then the driest desert on the hottest day.
                I now know who is behind me. There’s no mistaking the feeling in my gut. It’s my Mr. Sexy and he’s currently touching my hair. His strong sexy fingers are moving it away from my ear and neck. I feel his breath coming out harshly as he caresses the skin of my neck and draws closer to me as I continue to play.
                He moves his lips right to my lobe, causing intense shivers to travel through me. His lips softly sit there as he breaths deeply then softly repeats, “Your secrets are safe with me and all my friends”
This time he tacks on, “my lovely” to the ending. Oh my!
                I don’t know what he means by that. I’ve no secrets to tell. None that are my own anyway and all of them are under lock and key. Stored in the very back of my mind and will remain there through eternity. Not even Mr. Sexy could pry them from me…






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Hearts on Fire Valentine's Hop

Welcome to the 2nd ANNUAL HEARTS ON FIRE Blog Hop.
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TOP TEN FAV VALENTINES/ROMANTIC MOVIES1. The Princess Bride – Eve (because I love a giggle with my romantic fairy tales)2. Pretty Woman – Eve (gotta love a poor girl/rich guy flick)3. Warm Bodies – Eve (Zombies can be sexy, lol)4. Sabrina - Kym5. The Proposal – Kym6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall – Kym7. A Walk in the Clouds – Victoria8. The Notebook – Victoria9. Made in Heaven – Victoria10. _______________________ What’s yours?
TOP TEN FAV “PICK UP” LINES1. Eve’s Corny p/u lines: Did you sit in a puddle of maple syrup? Because you have a swe-e-e-t ass.2. Eve: Do you live in a corn field? Because I’m stalking you.3. Eve: Your lips look so lonely. Would they like to meet mine?Note from Eve: Funny how most pickup lines are from guys to girls, and have to do with sex. lol. Then again, can you imagine a woman going up to a guy and saying “Hey gorgeous, I brought along my ten inch ruler because I’ve got a feeling you’ll measure up.” Hehehe.4. Kym’s Corny p/u lines from movies: “Do you wash your pants in Windex? Because I can see myself in them.” ~Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,5. Kym: “You know, it’s dangerous for you to be here in the frozen food section… Because you could melt all this stuff.” ~My Blue Heaven6. Kym: “I couldn’t help but notice that you look a lot like my next girlfriend.” ~Hitch7. Victoria’s fav lines that actually worked on me: (The lifeguard.) “You all might as well go home because this storm isn’t going away. (looks at me) Except you. You stay and we’ll go swimming.”8. Victoria: “Have you seen Jeff?” “Who’s Jeff?” “Who cares? What’s yourname?”9. Victoria: “You’re my pick for student body president. Run and I’ll make sure you get elected.”10. ___________________ What’s yours?


Here’s how to hop… 1.) Kym, Eve, and Victoria have supplied the first nine items on the list of Top Ten Favorite Valentines/Romantic movies and Top Ten Favorite “pick up lines”. YOU provide #10. Comment with your answers and email to enter for the site prize.   My site prize is an ebook copy of Wunder Volume One.Here's the ebook offered for this blogs prize:

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