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Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny Blog Tour

Today we have the stop for Cindi Madsen’s Confessions of a  Former Puck Bunny.  Check out this fantastic new romance and grab your copy today!  About Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny: Confession #1 : I used to be a puck bunny, but after a hockey player broke my heart, I gave up all things hockey. Now I'm just focused on finding a way to pass my math class so I can graduate college. Confession #2 : Ryder "Ox" Maddox's deep, sexy voice sends fuzzy tingles through my entire body, and I'm powerless to stop it. Which is a big problem since the hot, surprisingly funny hockey player is my new math tutor. Confession #3 : I can't stop thinking about how ripped Ryder is from all his hockey training, and how fun it'd be to cross lines with him. Confession #4 : I kissed a hockey player and I liked it. Confession #5 : If I'm not careful, I might relapse and fall for Ryder, and then I'll be totally pucked.
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Yeah, so this book to summarize...I'm in love with Ryder...and Hockey players in general. Call me a puck bunny except I don't work my way through the whole team. I love all things hockey. This book just gave me the warm fuzzies. Don't ask me why...oh yeah that's right, it had all the things I love in it. Hockey, sexy man that knows what he wants and oh Hockey!! Yeah, see there is nothing better than a good love story than a good love story with a sexy hockey star who's a little vulnerable. Ryder had that in spades and he's open and honest with Lindsey from the start. He likes her. He wants her. She, however, is a different story - she hates hockey players because (GASP) she used to be a Puck Bunny. Now, she's sort of a Debbie downer. Boring, never has any fun and just around life existing. Until she meets Ryder and then all bets are off. What happens is a little loving....okay a lot and some misunderstandings, hurt and pain in the butt parents. Pick this up to read as part of the series or if you're reading just as a standalone. Quick, witty, and hot!! I loved this book!! Cindi outdid herself on this because of Ryder.  I loved him.  We all need a Ryder in our life.  He was so practical in the way he handled everything and the way he handled Lindsey.  Lindsey, at times, made me want to shake her...but I totally understood where she was coming from.  Ryder's mother and father...let's just take a moment of silence for all those out there who have parents that we'd rather we didn't (Silence)...and it's over.  I wanted to jack them by their underpants and knock them over the head.  They are such snobs.  There's really not much else to say.  I loved the way that Ryder loves but there was a part that left me kind of shaking my head and asking "Where did my Ryder go?" I know that authors feel they have to create angst but sometimes it's nice to not have any.  So, pick this book up and just read it!!

About Cindi Madsen: Cindi Madsen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and young adult novels. She sits at her computer every chance she gets, plotting, revising, and falling in love with her characters. Sometimes it makes her a crazy person. Without it, she’d be even crazier. She has way too many shoes, but can always find a reason to buy a pretty new pair, especially if they’re sparkly, colorful, or super tall. She loves music and dancing and wishes summer lasted all year long. She lives in Colorado (where summer is most definitely NOT all year long) with her husband and three children. You can visit Cindi at: www.cindimadsen.com, where you can sign up for her newsletter to get all the up-to-date information on her books. Follow her on Twitter @cindimadsen.
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The Executioner by Shauna Allen

Title: The ExecutionerAuthor: Shauna AllenGenre: Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: May 11, 2017


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~ Five brothers, one family tragedy, untold heartache. ~A stray bullet ended my Army career, forcing me to follow in my father’s prison guard footsteps.My sister’s disappearance ten years ago annihilated my family, forcing each of us to find a way to cope.But I’ve survived. Adapted.At least until Genevieve Stone showed up, digging into the truth in the name of journalism and finding her way deep under my skin. I’m determined to do whatever it takes to find my sister, but when the case is blown wide open by the sexy reporter, I’m left with the ultimate question . . . can I trust her?I’m a soldier, heart and soul.I don’t do love.War and death and pain are my church.My name is Asher Creed.I am the Executioner.
***Reader note: This is the first of a 6-part emotional family saga series. Each story is 100% male first-person point-of-view, and while each full-length novel is guaranteed to have a complete HEA romance, their family mystery remains unsolved until the end of the series.
***Due to profanity, mild violence and very strong sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18. Also, please note the title. The hero is, in fact, an executioner on death row. While there is no intent to make any social or political statements, please do not read if this will be offensive to you.

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“Are you part of the execution team?”I swallowed, the thought of lying to her heavy in my throat. There was a reason we never divulged who was on the team. The stigma and attacks on our humanity would come from all angles, and in the end, it would change nothing. I am an executioner. It’s a job. Someone has to step up and do it. I was simply one of the few who were willing to swallow the emotional baggage that comes with putting another human being to death. I’m willing because maybe, just maybe, I’ll finally be able to bury the beast in me that snarls and snaps, thrashes and rages, thirsty for vengeance against the unknown monster that took my sister away. “You know I can’t talk about that, Genevieve. I’m sorry.”Her gold-green eyes sparked. “I thought so.”I frowned, not answering.“Okay. Let’s try this . . . hypothetically speaking, if someone were a part of the execution team at the prison, would they take part in every execution?”“Theoretically, barring some certain circumstances, yes. Most likely. The warden has assembled a team he trusts and that rarely changes.”She nodded and forked up a bite of meat. “How do you think those people feel? About killing another human being?” Her gaze was direct and unwavering.I set my fork down and thought carefully about my reply. “I think they don’t think about it like that.”“Does it make you sad?”A beat passed heavily between us. Two. “No.”She said nothing, returning to her meal, and I followed suit. Eventually, the cloud that filled the room seemed to dissipate as she digested my answers. “Tell me about your brothers. I’m dying to know about them.”“Why?”She shrugged one shoulder and sipped her wine. “I just am. Are they like you? Big and sexy and moody?”“I’m not moody.”She laughed. “Not denying the big and sexy, huh?”I fought the grin that wanted to bust loose and forked my salad. “We’re all big and sexy, I won’t lie.”“I’m sure. What else?”I thought of my brothers and our time together yesterday. Even as distant and strained as we’d become, I knew we all still loved each other fiercely. “Well, I’m the oldest. Levi is next. He’s a businessman in Austin, divorced, no kids. Jamison is a SWAT sniper in Dallas, goofy and single. Joshua works as a criminal profiler for the FBI in Virginia. He’s brainy and quiet and single, as far as I know anyway. And the baby is Silas. He’s an up and coming MMA fighter and he lives in Houston.”“So none of you have girlfriends or wives? Really?”I shrugged. It sounded weird when you put it that way. “Other than Levi, we’ve all managed to avoid it.”One brow lifted in challenge. “Avoid it?”“Yeah.” I scooped up the last of my food.“Are any of you gay?”I nearly choked. “No.” I grabbed my water and sipped. “Why would you ask that?”“Well, no women. Maybe there are men.”“No. Only careers.” And grief, but I didn’t admit that out loud.Her foot suddenly found my leg under the table. “I’m glad to hear it.”I ran a hand under her jeans and up her calf. “Interested in my brothers?”“No.”“Glad to hear it.” I caressed down her leg and massaged her instep. Her eyes fluttered closed as I continued rubbing her foot. Suddenly, I was overwhelmed by the need to taste her again. “Are we done here?” My voice was gruff, even to my own ears.Her eyes slid open and met mine. “I’m not sure.”“I am.” Keeping our gazes locked, I stood and rounded the table to stand beside her. “Get up.”Her eyes flared, but she did as she was told. I felt her heated focus on me as I shoved our dinner dishes to the side of the table, making room in front of us. “Sit.” I indicated the spot where her plate had just been.She only hesitated a moment, the air becoming thick between us. The blood was rushing through my veins like fire and I desperately needed to quench it. My erection strained behind my jeans and it was all I could do to control myself when she looked at me like she was getting off on my dominance. I wasn’t a kinky man, but I definitely liked to be in charge, in the bedroom and out. Call it the Ranger mentality.

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I absolutely loved the start of this series and Shauna had me on the seat of my pants trying to figure out whether or not Asher's sister was dead or not.  Gen and Asher together were off the charts hot!! I found the intrigue in this was seat of your pants AWESOME!!! My hat goes off to Shauna and I will definitely be picking up all of the other books in the series.  Asher, oh Asher - I loved him.  He's stoic and just a badass.  He has a vulnerable side when it comes to his family but I kept seeing him as such an Alphamale that I just couldn't help but love that.  All the brothers are adorable to me and I really felt for them and the parents.  They just want to find some sort of closure to the disappearance of their sister and daughter.  It's heartbreaking but at the same time eye-opening.  Shauna is now a must read for me and y'all have to pick this book up...LIKE RIGHT NOW!!!




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Shauna grew up an only child with two open and loving parents in Central Texas. She’s married to her high school sweetheart and is the mother to three awesome kids, including one in the United States Air Force. She is the award-winning author of the Jack ‘Em Up series and the upcoming Family Creed series. Shauna also writes emotional Contemporary YA novels as SC Montgomery and works as a freelance editor. She loves all things sexy, sassy, and Gerard Butler.


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Tank By Laramie Briscoe

Title: TankSeries: Moonshine Task Force #2Author: Laramie BriscoeGenre: Contemporary RomanceCover Design: Kari Ayasha, Cover To Cover DesignsRelease Date: June 2, 2017


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Life isn’t promised, love isn’t easy, and relationships aren’t always clean, but everyone has their soulmate who is willing to forgive when it would be better to forget.
Trevor “Tank” Trumbolt
I never thought in the blink of an eye my life could change, but it did. Cresting a hill driving to my favorite fishing spot, I was hit head-on by a teenager with no regard for anyone’s life but his own. 

The recovery process has been hard, painful, and damn near beating me down.
The bright spot? Blaze.
Surviving the wreck has given me a second chance to make a life with her. Not knowing if I’ll ever be able to rejoin the Moonshine Task Force again has brought my world into focus. It’s made me realize what’s important.
Blaze. Stella. My brothers. My sister.
The ego that ran Blaze away before isn’t here any longer. What’s left is a man who’s holding his heart in his hands and a burning hope that once I’m healed she’ll still be around.
Daphne “Blaze” Coleman
There’s only been one person in the world who’s accepted me for who I am - from the fiery red of my hair and vibrant tattoos covering parts of my body to the smartness of my mouth and my desire to be matched in the bedroom.
That man is Trevor Trumbolt. When he asked me to give up my job as an EMT because he saw the dangers I face one scary afternoon, it spelled the end for us.
Now that he’s been injured, he needs my help and my love. I’ll give it all freely, but in the end I’m gonna need him to understand one thing about relationships. The give and take, love and sadness, pleasure and pain is a two-way street. He’s either in this with me or he’s not, but at the end of the day, I won’t let him boss me around.
If there’s anything that can handle the steel of a tank – it’s the heat of a blaze.


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Laramie Briscoe is the best-selling author of the Heaven Hill Series & the Rockin' Country Series.

Since self-publishing her first book in May of 2013, Laramie Briscoe has published over 10 books. She's appeared on the Top 100 Bestselling E-books Lists on iBooks, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. She's been called "a very young Maya Banks" (Amazon reviewer) and her books have been accused of being "sexy, family-oriented, romances with heart".

When she's not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on her DVR. Married to her high school sweetheart, Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband (the Travel Coordinator) and a sometimes crazy cat named Beau.


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Title: Pure HeartsAuthor: Jeannine AllisonGenre: Contempo...

Title: Pure HeartsAuthor: Jeannine AllisonGenre: Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: June 22, 2017
She gave me her kidney. I gave her my heart...Nicholas Blake learned a long time ago that nobody does anything for free. He’s felt the pain of lies and manipulations enough times to know that people only look out for themselves, and that all good deeds come with a price. So when he wakes up from a near deadly car accident and finds out a stranger is offering to donate her kidney, he’s immediately suspicious of her intentions.What he doesn’t expect is Iris Chamberlain, a beautiful woman with a big smile and an even bigger heart, claiming she just wants to help. The more time Nick spends with Iris, the more he starts to believe in what he always thought was impossible: a pure heart.But betrayal leaves a bitter mark. Will Nick be able to let go of his past and let Iris in? And will Iris be able to show him what it truly means to have a pure heart? STOP BY JEANNINE'S FACEBOOK PAGE TOENTER THE $20 AMAZON GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY >> CLICK HERE << Jeannine Allison is an author of contemporary and New Adult romance. After waffling between many degrees in college, she finally graduated with a BA in English Literature from Arizona State University.She loves writing and reading -- obviously :) -- but when she's not she enjoys playing with her two dogs, obsessing over new makeup, drinking coffee, googling new tattoos, and pretty much anything else that allows her to wear yoga pants and a sweatshirt ;)She is a big fan of being exactly who you are. Her favorite stories to write are about characters finding and loving who they are. HOSTED BY:

Title: SteadySeries: A Pleasant Valley NovelAuthor: Anna ...

Title: SteadySeries: A Pleasant Valley NovelAuthor: Anna BrooksGenre: (Erotic) Romantic SuspenseRelease Date: July 27, 2017 Erik Anderson is paying for his mistakes and enduring every bit of pain that comes his way. After all, if it weren’t for him, the girl who gave him more than he deserved would still be alive. Even if he were to be put out of his misery, he’d never see her again. Considering angels go to heaven and sinners go to hell, Erik’s going to burn.Polly Madison has never had it easy. She wouldn’t even know what that looked like. Young and naive, she learned the hard way how vindictive some men can truly be. She’s fought her whole life for stability and control, both of which she refuses to give up ever again since she’s older and wiser now.When Polly and Erik run into each other in the most clichéd way possible, it shouldn’t have meant anything.In his arms, Polly felt safer than she ever has before.Lost in her eyes, Erik sees a future he’d given up on.They try to fight it. Try to deny something neither is prepared for. But when his own insecurities put her in harm’s way, Erik knows protecting Polly’s life is more important than continuing to wreck his. Anna began writing when she thought the world would want to hear her sick lyrics through song. Since then, she's realized her childhood dream wasn't so far-fetched, just misguided. Now she writes romance with real emotions and happy endings. If Anna isn't writing or reading, she can be found by a space heater painting her nails and drinking a ridiculous amount of Diet Dr Pepper. She also likes to hang out with her husband and two boys. If it wasn't for them, she wouldn't ever leave the house. Anna was born in Wisconsin but now lives in the Evergreen State. 
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Review: Hard Stick by Sawyer Bennett

Hard Stick by L.P. Dover
Publication Date: June 13, 2017 Genre: Contemporary
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Synopsis:

He carries a big stick. And he’s not afraid to use it.

On the ice, I’m Kellan Carter, powerhouse enforcer for the Charlotte Strikers. Off the ice, I’m just a regular guy. The last thing I want is to get mobbed by a bunch of groupies who are only after me for my fame and money. My ideal woman knows how to enjoy a little good, clean fun—and maybe some not-so-clean fun too. That’s the kind of girl I’d never let go.

When Kristen Robinson, the gorgeous, down-to-earth bartender I’ve been crushing on, agrees to let me take her out, I’m thrilled. We have an amazing night together, culminating in the most electrifying kiss of my life—and that’s it. Kristen tells me we can’t see each other again, but I know that kiss meant as much to her as it did to me. What I don’t know is that Kristen has a dangerous secret. . . .

I’ve proved to Kristen that she can trust me with her body and her heart. But when her past comes back to haunt her, I need to prove that she can trust me with her life. And I might have to get my hands dirty after all.


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Title: Hard Stick By L.P Dover
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
Author: LP Dover
Publisher: Random House
Release Date: June 13, 2017
Print Length: 240pgs

My Review:

He carries a big stick. And he’s not afraid to use it.

On the ice, I’m Kellan Carter, powerhouse enforcer for the Charlotte Strikers. Off the ice, I’m just a regular guy. The last thing I want is to get mobbed by a bunch of groupies who are only after me for my fame and money. My ideal woman knows how to enjoy a little good, clean fun—and maybe some not-so-clean fun too. That’s the kind of girl I’d never let go.

When Kristen Robinson, the gorgeous, down-to-earth bartender I’ve been crushing on, agrees to let me take her out, I’m thrilled. We have an amazing night together, culminating in the most electrifying kiss of my life—and that’s it. Kristen tells me we can’t see each other again, but I know that kiss meant as much to her as it did to me. What I don’t know is that Kristen has a dangerous secret. . . .

I’ve proved to Kristen that she can trust me with her body and her heart. But when her past comes back to haunt her, I need to prove that she can trust me with her life. And I might have to get my hands dirty after all.

After I had read this book, I went back and started reading the rest of LP's books again. I just love her writing style and not because she lives in my state either. I'm supposed to go to a writing retreat in June, and I'm probably going to fangirl over her the entire time...just saying. It's gonna happen. Her books are always my go-to books for romantic suspense, and I'm always on the edge of my seat going "who's the villain because I know it's someone close to the main character?" This story didn't disappoint!! In fact, I almost chewed all my nails off because you know who the villain is, but there's just so much heartbreak in this one that I shed a tear y'all. Yep, I sure did. I cried, and I wanted to punch out Mitchell with a giant barbell cause that's how we do it in the south, after ripping off his balls. Yeah, he wouldn't have made it to prison in our family. We're more like the Irish mafia in the Armed and Dangerous stories...you mess with us, and that's the last it happens. No really, we're sweet - like tea!! I promise.

So, this book had me at the first chapter, and I couldn't not stay up reading it all night. That and because I'm OCD. I'm up drinking my 12 cups of coffee and reading the next chapter and the next...which I'm hoping she writes books on ALL the players because I love hockey and I'll review them all. HINT HINT L.P. - I will personally be your reader just call me??? Kay!! Now, I don't give praise where praise isn't due because I'm a picky chick but girl can write, and I'm not just saying that...she can - if you haven't read her books, I have two questions: 1. Do you live in a cave? 2. Are you human?

Kellan Carter had me like chocolate has those little M&M's on TV...all over it!! He's a delicious piece of man, and I'm not a woman who objectifies a guy, but there's another author that writes Alpha men and I love her, but L.P. took her place after this book. The way he handles Kristen and the way he just keeps at her, I loved it. It also made me realize that I'm so jaded towards men that I should seriously take a step back and see them a little differently and for me, that's a miracle. Now, Mitchell - her psychotic ex, who literally will stop at nothing to get her back...ladies I don't think that I will EVER date a man named Mitchell because of this book. You know how you get food poisoning and you won't eat that food again? Yeah, that's kind of how it was for this name. He could be the sweetest guy, and I'd have to make him change his name.

Alllll of the above to say...buy this book!! What are you waiting for? Seriously, this is a darn good book, and it will make you want to read her other books as well.

I was given a copy of this ARC from the publisher on NetGalley for an honest review. All of the above comments are my express opinions and no one else's.




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Review: One by Jewel E. Ann

One by Jewel E. Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lake Jones is a cover girl for cutting-edge prosthetic legs, a binge-watcher of Netflix, known to spy on her neighbor through her door’s peephole, and fond of laser games with her hairless cat. She’s also a bit sexually-frustrated.

Until …

God bestows a breath of mercy upon her in the form of Minnesota’s NFL starting quarterback. But this gift is no stranger. Lake met Cage Monaghan three years earlier.

It was one day.
One moment.
One kiss that resurrected her dreams of finding love.

His dimpled smile distracts from his imperfections, which include: a love for country music, fishing, and a feline-hating girlfriend.

When life finally gives them their chance, it’s a humorous and heart-wrenching journey to find their place in the world.

This is a sort of spinoff of the Jack and Jill series. I found that you really need to read those books to get and understand Lake and Cage's character. I loved Cage in the other books and I wanted him to have his happily ever after. I'm really hoping that Jewel Ann writes about Everson because I loved him. I like my books with a little suspense and a little romance - this had both. I'm not big on spoilers so I'll tell you that you just need to read all of the series. Settle in for the long haul because it's a doozy. I, for one, found myself crying on several occasions because it was heartwrenching. Not because Lake ever lets her circumstances get her down...because she doesn't!! But because of the other books in the series.

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Open Hearts by Erin Hayes

Title: Open HeartsAuthor: Erin HayesGenre: NA Contemporary Romance Standalone Published: February 26, 2016Cover Designer: Cover Me Darling My heart isn’t my own.And I don’t mean romantically.Six months ago, I had a heart transplant. Now I’m learning to live again with someone else’s heart beating in my chest. My scars both inside and out haunt my every waking moment.Then I meet Rhys, the tattooed Yank that finds himself transplanted to my Southern hometown. Even though he’s haunted by his own scars, he’s determined to show me how to embrace my second chance at life.I’m not sure if I can give someone my heart when it wasn’t mine to begin with.And neither of our hearts will survive rejection.

They say that the blank page is one of the scariest things you have to face as an artist. Try being the girl who is writing a letter to the family of the girl whose heart you have beating in your chest.I’m not a poet or even a good writer. But, staring at the page, the words find me eventually. And I begin to write.

"I'm SO glad to have read this one. It left me feeling all kinds of warm fuzzies." - Contagious Reads

"Full of gripping emotion that will have you laughing one minute and crying the next." - Leave Me Alone I Am Reading

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Badump.Badump.Badump.I close my eyes, listening to my heart speed up as he kisses me again. I can’t remember if the fluttery feeling in my chest feels different. I wonder if it gave my donor a similar feeling.It’s great, both the feeling and the kiss.Colors and emotions swirl through my head, painting a masterpiece. This kiss is the pièce de résistance.I didn’t expect this side of him. This passionate, artistic side of him that cares for his sister in a way that very few people could handle. I knew he was different when I saw how much effort he’s putting into the Triumph Bonneville.I just didn’t realize how different. I was serious when I told him he was an artist. I was even more serious when I told him that after the kiss.Everything is clicking into place in the most wonderful ways. My world is going in the right direction. And it feels wonderful, just like Rhys’s kiss.I want him.

Sci-fi junkie, video game nerd, and wannabe manga artist Erin Hayes writes a lot of things. Sometimes she writes books.She works as an advertising copywriter by day, and she's an award-winning New York Times Bestselling Author by night. She has lived in New Zealand, Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, and now San Francisco with her husband, cat, and a growing collection of geek paraphernalia.You can reach her at erinhayesbooks@gmail.com and she’ll be happy to chat. Especially if you want to debate Star Wars. a Rafflecopter giveaway HOSTED BY:

Bad Things by Emily Goodwin

Title: Bad ThingsSeries: Love is Messy Duet #1Author: Emily GoodwinGenre: New Adult RomanceRelease Date: May 11, 2017 They say it’s better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. I think that’s total bullshit. No one wants to be a loser in the Game of Love. Trust me, I know. With a lying fiancee and a canceled wedding, I’ve lost big time. And that loss turned me bitter, so hell bent on vengeance that I almost let it destroy everything. Determined never to go down that dark path again, I’ve sworn off romance. Work became my priority, my safe place, the one constant in my life that wouldn’t tempt me. Until I took on a project I normally wouldn’t, and it introduced me to someone I never would have talked to before. No matter how hard I try, my professionalism slips away the more we work together, and I know it’s a disaster in the making. Bad things happen when I open my guarded heart. But when I look at her, bad things are all I want to do. Emily Goodwin is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of over a dozen of romantic titles. Emily writes the kind of books she likes to read, and is a sucker for a swoon-worthy bad boy and happily ever afters.  She lives in the midwest with her husband and two daughters. When she's not writing, you can find her riding her horses, hiking, reading, or drinking wine with friends. 
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Cheater's Regret by Rachel Van Dyken

Cheater’s Regret, an all-new sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller Rachel Van Dyken is coming May 23rd!!


New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken returns with a smoking-hot story about the satisfaction of plotting revenge on your ex—until he turns your world upside down again.

Austin Rogers’s dreams of domestic bliss involved watching Netflix and eating hot dogs with the love of her life. But then he cheated on her. And dumped her—as if the whole thing was her fault. To maintain her pride and restore her sanity, she decides to get revenge. It feels immensely satisfying to plot her ex’s downfall—but so does kissing him.

Thatch Holloway, a plastic surgeon straight out of residency, knows he ruined the best thing that ever happened to him. But not all cheaters are created equal. He got himself into this messed-up situation—true—but he has his reasons for what happened, and he’d do it all again to protect Austin.

He’s not over her. And she’s not over him.

Austin wants closure, but since Thatch refuses to give it to her, she takes matters into her own hands. She needs to write a human-interest piece for her MBA, so she demands the full plastic-surgery experience. Sparks fly as they’re forced to work together. But Thatch isn’t afraid to play dirty in return. And he’s still hiding something—something that has the power to destroy not only Austin but their second chance at finding forever…Preorder Today!Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2qwKT2yAmazon UK: https://goo.gl/31MHqf

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