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Code Name: Heist (Jameson Force Security, Book #3)Sawyer ...

Code Name: Heist (Jameson Force Security, Book #3)Sawyer BennettRelease Date:

 January 7, 2020
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I am a world-class thief. Or I was, before I got pinched andlanded in prison. After I served my time, I decided to get on the right side of the law, or asmuch as myjob at Jameson Force Security allows. The lines sometimes blur, which suits me just fine. My name mightbe Saint, but I’m a devil to most.My plan to go legitimate is going as anticipated, until my past and present collide in a big way. WhileinParis preparing to take down a ring of highly specialized thieves, I come face-to-face with my biggestthreat—and my most dangerous temptation.Sindaria “Sin” Westin was the love of my life, until her betrayal landed me behind bars. Now I’ve got tofind a way to trust her again, at least long enough to pull off this job. When it becomes clear the pricefor this heist will be our lives, I realize I need to do whatever it takes to keep Sin safe, even if it meanstrading my life for hers. Because no matterthe lies I’ve told myself, Sin’s greatest theft was the day shestole my heart.
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About the Author:Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel,Off Sides, in January2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New YorkTimes, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience tocreate relatable, sexystories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyerwrites something for just about everyone.Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combinationof the two.When not bringingfictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personalassistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. Shebelieves in the good of others, and that abad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or evenbetter, both.Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romanceunder the name Juliette Poe.
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Title: Dangerous Games: An Armed & Dangerous/Cir...

Title: Dangerous Games: An Armed & Dangerous/Circle of Justice Crossover NovelAuthor: LP DoverGenre: Romantic SuspenseRelease Date: November 19, 2019Photographer: Sara EirewCover Design: Letitia Hasser @ RBA Designs
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L.P. Dover comes the crossover fans having been waiting for! Beloved characters from her Armed & Dangerous and Circle of Justice novels come together in this tantalizing new series!For years, my family was on top. Ruthless.
Respected. Feared.That all changed with the death of my father. As I moved into the position of power over the Corsino empire, enemies to the family tried to take over my city. They thought I would be weakened by my loss. They don’t know me.My name is Dominic Corsino, and I have a ravenous appetite for money, power, and women. The last of which I pushed aside when Faith Hilliard, a close family friend, turned up in need of help. I’ve always wanted her, yet couldn’t bring myself to involve her in the dark savagery of my world. Now, she’s within my grasp once more. If I didn’t fear her running from my brutal truth, I would have already tasted her sweet temptation.But the time for hesitation passes when a fighter in my underground ring is murdered. With my family name at stake, I can no longer hide who I am and what I’m capable of. It’s all coming down to a one winner-takes-all match. If I walk away with the prize, the threats against the Corsinos will be crushed. If I lose, our entire empire will crumble.It’s a dangerous game … and I’m ready to play. a Rafflecopter giveawayThe fight was almost done. Dominic’s fighter didn’t have a single drop of blood on him. All it took was a couple more punches and the Salvatore fighter was on the mat, his face a swollen, bloody mess.Sam hooted and hollered in celebration, prodding me to celebrate with him. “Come on, Faith. Your team just won.”If only I’d known I had a team. I stood with him and clapped along with everyone in the crowd. Marco handed out the stacks of money to those who made the right bets, and once that was done, he took the largest amount of cash over to Dominic and handed it over. I’d never seen that much money before.“This seriously can’t be legal,” Sam said, gazing around in awe.“That doesn’t bother you?” I countered. If he only knew the things I did.Judging by the look on his face, it didn’t. “Not at all,” he said, shaking his head. He was starstruck. The room was filled with some of the richest people in New York City. With the right connections, his brewery could skyrocket. It was scary how money could blind you.Tons of people walked up to Dominic to congratulate him and he met them all with a smile on his face. There were even a couple of women who tried to rub up on him and he moved away without giving them a second notice. Deep down it gave me a level of satisfaction to see that, but it still didn’t change the fact that he kept a huge secret from me.“Why are you standing over here and not with Dominic?” Sam asked, nodding over at Dominic. I met his gaze and when I didn’t answer, he sucked in a breath. “Oh my God, you didn’t know about all of this, did you?”I shook my head. “Dominic failed to mention it.”His eyes widened. “What the hell? I’m so sorry. Do we need to go?”“Probably. I don’t want him knowing I’m here.” A part of me wanted to go right up to Dominic so he’d know I was there, but the other wanted to test him, to see if he’d ever tell me the truth. However, it didn’t look like I’d get to do either of those things. You know how in the movies there would be a crowded room and the two lovers were destined to make eye contact? That was exactly what happened. Dominic found me from across the room and froze. My heart stopped and everything around me ceased to exist. There was no sound, only the pounding of my pulse in my ears.Sam grabbed my arm. “Faith! What do we do?”The spell had broken, and I sucked in a breath. By now, Reed had seen me and both him and Dominic tried to get through the crowd. It wasn’t the right time or place to confront him. I squeezed Sam’s arm. “You can stay here, but I have to go. Thank you for tonight.”Turning on my heel, I hurried toward the door, but I didn’t get far before someone stepped in my way. “I should’ve known you’d find your way down here.”Dominic and Reed still hadn’t managed to get through all the people, but I was running out of time. I looked up at Isaiah who had a smug grin on his face. “Yeah, well, I’m resourceful like that.” I tried to step past him, but he blocked me again. “Seriously, Isaiah, you need to get out of my way.”He crossed his arms over his chest. “You’re not thinking of running off, are you?”I wasn’t the type to run away from anything. I faced my problems head on. Huffing, I pursed my lips. “Actually, I want to go to my room. In a matter of minutes, Dominic will be pushing through that swarm of people,” I said, pointing at the mob behind me. “And when he does, I don’t want to be here. He can find me upstairs.”Isaiah’s gaze narrowed, but then he nodded. “Okay. I’ll make sure you get up there.” In other words, he probably didn’t believe me and had to make sure I didn’t try to run away. Instead of going to the door I came in, Isaiah led me to a red door at the far end of the room. Once we made it through, there was a long hallway and a set of elevators. Things were about to change. I could feel it New York Times and USA Today  bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she began her literary journey she worked in periodontics, enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries.She loves to write, but she also loves to play golf, go on mountain hikes, and has a passion for singing. Her youngest daughter, who she’s also written a children’s book with, expects a concert each and every night before bedtime, usually Christmas carols.Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, including a children’s book with her youngest daughter, but her favorite to write is romantic suspense. However, she has found a new passion in romantic comedy, especially involving sexy golfers. Who knew the sport could be so dirty and fun to write about. HOSTED BY:


This took two of my favorite series and put them together - I loved that!! This was an absolute awesome ride for me. Dominic was a yummy male lead and Faith was every bit his equal. I really loved their chemistry and the storyline was original. I can't wait for the next book of Mrs. Dover's.

Too Good at Goodbyes by RC BoldtRelease Date: October 29,...

Too Good at Goodbyes by RC BoldtRelease Date: October 29, 2019 Too Good at Goodbyes, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by RC Boldt. First Top 40 hit at age seventeen? My first tabloid breakup scandal quickly followed. Earned my first Grammy? Discovered Mommy Dearest was embezzling my money. Landed a leading role in a movie? My fiancé called off our engagement the next day.I might have a multi-million-dollar recording contract, a sold-out world tour, and more money in the bank than I ever imagined, but every time I hit a milestone in my career, my personal life suffers.Then in steps my new bodyguard, rugged and with a past I connect with. The closer we get, the more powerful my feelings grow, complicating our professional relationship.I thought Kane would be different. I hoped he’d be the one man to stand by my side, undaunted by the fame and attention that trails me. The press calls me the “Ice Princess of Pop” because of my unyielding façade throughout heartbreak and betrayal. Perhaps it’s time to show them the real me. With every syllable, I pour out my emotions and allow them to puddle, forming lyrics from my soul’s breath. And with each word, my broken heart cries out for Kane, begging him to help me break this pattern.To help me stop being so d*mn good at goodbyes.A stand-alone, contemporary romance.Download your copy today!Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2ZgwxbZAmazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/TooGoodatGoodbyesRDBApple Books US: https://apple.co/2KW50TLKobo: http://bit.ly/2MtcHUyNook: http://bit.ly/2L43OxIGoogle Play: http://bit.ly/2Zm3wvcAdd to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/31Sstw1 Excerpt:SIMONEPresent DayThe Super Bowl Halftime PerformanceHard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, Florida Facing what’s estimated to be over sixty-seven thousand people with my favorite guitar strapped snug against me, I prepare to sing my final song. Standing up here in front of thousands of fans is second nature. I performed in countless dive bars before breaking onto the scene and securing my first record deal, then moving on to sold-out world tours. Which means I shouldn’t have sweaty palms like a preteen working up the nerve to talk to her crush. My heart shouldn’t be racing like a horse competing in the Kentucky Derby. My stomach shouldn’t churn as though I’ve eaten ceviche from a questionable food truck. Tremors shouldn’t affect my hands like a virgin embarking on their deflowering. None of this should be afflicting me. But it is. Because of him. Because of the current state of my heart. But this is how I deal with heartache. With tragedy. With…life. “This is a little different, and I hope you like it,” I rasp into the mic. Noise from the cheering fans is deafening, and like every time I perform, the surreal quality never quite fades. Tonight marks the first time I’ll share a song I wrote about someone who eviscerated my heart entirely. My other relationships—and subsequent failures—pale in comparison. It’s no secret that love and broken hearts inspire great songwriting. With regard to the latter, it’s never hard to find someone mourning an unrequited love, suffering heartache, or wishing they’d find their own glorified everlasting love. But have you noticed when male musicians write about it, they’re never on the receiving end of the snide, sarcastic comments of, “Oh, poor thing. He’s rich and famous and can’t find love. Boo-freaking-hoo.”? Yet when I write lyrics that are the closest thing to ripping out my heart and putting it on display for the world, I receive the “She’s probably selfish and put her career first” or “She probably cheated, and now she’s regretting it” or “Mm. So sad. The Ice Princess of Pop is heartbroken.” My response? Fuck that noise. I’m writing from my heart and soul, regardless of how damaged they might be at any given time. And as long as my fans continue to support me, I’m going to keep on keepin’ on. “I’d like to dedicate this song to a special person.” I duck my chin, willing myself to maintain composure. “It’s called ‘Embers.’” Once I strum the first note on my guitar, everything around me fades. My voice emerges from the shards scattered within my chest where my working heart once was. When I play that final chord, I see tears streaming down the faces of the fans in the front rows. And yet again, I’m reminded of something all too easily forgotten. That there are others who can relate to lyrics written from my soul’s breath. Because in heartache, we’re never truly alone.
About RC Boldt:RC Boldt enjoys long walks on the beach, running, reading, people watching, and singing karaoke. If you're in the mood for some killer homemade mojitos, can't recall the lyrics to a particular 80's song, or just need to hang around a nonconformist who will do almost anything for a laugh, she's your girl. 
 Connect with RC Boldt:Facebook:http://bit.ly/RCBoldtFBTwitter: https://twitter.com/RC_BoldtInstagram: http://bit.ly/RCBoldtIGBookbub: http://bit.ly/RCBoldtBBAmazon: https://amzn.to/2Kq1H9CStay up to date with RC by joining her mailing list: Website: http://www.rcboldtbooks.com

The former Tin Gypsy motorcycle club has everyone in...

The former Tin Gypsy motorcycle club has everyone in Clifton Forge, Montana convinced they’ve locked their clubhouse doors and ripped off their patches. Everyone but Bryce Ryan. There’s more happening at the club’s garage than muscle car restorations and Harley rebuilds. Her instincts are screaming there’s a story—one she’s going to tell.


As the new owner of the small town’s newspaper, Bryce is hungry for more than birth announcements and obituaries. When a woman is brutally killed and all signs point to the Tin Gypsies, Bryce is determined to expose the club and their leader, Kingston “Dash” Slater, as murderers.
Bryce bests Dash match after match, disappointed her rugged and handsome opponent turns out to be an underwhelming adversary. Secrets are exposed. Truths defeat lies. Bryce is poised to win this battle in a landslide.


Then Dash breaks all the rules and tips the scales. 
One kiss, and she’s fighting to save more than just her story. 


She’s fighting to save her heart from the Gypsy King. 
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This is a great start to a new series and I thoroughly enjoyed it all the way to the very end!! Every word was perfect for me. A Devney Perry book is an amazing adventure anyway, but a brand new series...it's just a joy to get to read ahead of time and all the new characters we got to meet! I can't wait for the books to come! Way to go Devney ❤❤




Devney is a USA Today bestselling author. Born and raised in Montana, she loves writing books set in her treasured home state. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her husband and two sons. Writing one book, let alone many, was not something she ever expected to do. But now that she’s discovered her true passion for writing romance, she has no plans to ever stop. Devney loves hearing from readers! 







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Gabriel Luca Maldonado, III and Francesca Leandra Solomon...

Gabriel Luca Maldonado, III and Francesca Leandra Solomon were meant to be. They were so in love that everybody prayed for what they had.Everything was glorious. They would get married, have children and live a perfect life. She would be a doctor in the emergency room once she finished her doctorate, and he would be a badass Navy SEAL and save people for a living. But then Luca is deployed across the world, and per military regulations, Frankie isn’t allowed to follow.They’ve overcome a lot in their short relationship, and they can overcome this, too. Two years was a piece of cake. She’d finish her schooling and wait for him. And when he finally returned home, they would marry.But two months into Luca’s deployment, the unthinkable happens, and Frankie is left alone and heartbroken, knowing that she’ll have to face the rest of life without Luca at her side.***Fast forward two years, and Frankie is exactly where her fiancé’s father left her, in a pit of despair that she has no hope of ever finding her way out of.She lives life one second at a time, depressed and alone, hoping tomorrow won’t hurt like today.She finds a job, moves, and hopes that the nightmares won’t swallow her whole.But just as she thinks that she’s getting better, one of her nightmares walks through the doors of her ER, and that nightmare has a name.Gabriel Luca Maldonado, III. In the flesh.Also healthy and whole, and definitely no longer missing.Sadly, it only takes her a half a second to realize that the man that left her isn’t the same man that returned.The old one wanted her. The new one? Well, he’s definitely not interested anymore.

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I liked this book sooo much better than I thought I would. I really loved the male lead (see what I'm doing there not giving anything away!!) I loved Frankie and my heart broke for Luca and all they could have had. It just was so reminiscent of Ghost. I would definitely recommend.










Lani Lynn Vale is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens.When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.Lani is married with three children and lives in the Great State of Texas.


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The cure is here! Madman's Cure by V.F. Mason is availa...

The cure is here! Madman's Cure by V.F. Mason is available now! Amazon -- https://amzn.to/34NtK9W Universal -- getbook.at/MadmansCure FREE with Kindle UnlimitedI'm a madman...she's my cure. Once upon a time there was a devil and his bride.His hell awaited her while she tried to hide.He found her and trapped her inside.Where she had no choice but to stay at his side.Madman's Cure is book 2 of the Madman Duet and should be read after Madman's Method.ADD TO YOUR TBR -- http://bit.ly/2ShzsLe Cover Photography: Wander Aguiar Cover Design: Sommer Stein 
She calls me a madman...I call her mine. Madman's Method by V.F. Mason is dark, twisted and addicting! START THE DUET NOW!Amazon -- https://amzn.to/2Lea7z2 FREE with Kindle Unlimited  About the Author: V.F.Mason always loved reading books and had quite a few fights with her momma over the genre she liked (romance, duh!) She studied filmmaking and thought that would feed her desire for stories, but that didn’t happen. Finally, when she was tired of all those voices in her head, she sat down and wrote a book. It was a huge decision to make and she thanks her friends and family for supporting her in it. When she is not writing, she can be found with her friends doing all sorts of crazy things or reading recent romance books that were written by her favorite authors. Connect with V.F.! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorVFMason/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SE0hsp Twitter: https://twitter.com/Author_VFMason Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2ozrS0W Newsletter: http://vfmason.com/newsletter/ Website: http://vfmason.com/

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Check out the Covers for a new series, The Valentine Boys  by Lani Lynn Vale  coming in 2020!



Releasing January 21, 2020
His Wranglers fit him like a glove. A really tight, leaving nothing to the imagination, glove. Codie wants nothing more than to shove that Wrangler-covered butt straight into the mud.


Ace Valentine has a smart mouth, a devil-may-care attitude, and those wicked eyes aimed directly at her.
She doesn’t know what to do with that kind of attention. Especially not from the sweet-talking man that has no problem charming every woman that enters his orbit—everyone but her, at least.
Ace isn’t sure why Codie Spears had her panties in a twist when it comes to him, but every snub and insult she hurls his way brings him closer and closer to falling for her.
He’s not sure what it is about the town’s bad girl that draws his attention, but every encounter they have leaves him wanting her until there’s nothing else left to do but have her.The only thing is, she’s been convinced by everyone around her that she’s not good enough. Tell a person that she’s a piece of trash enough times, and eventually she’ll start to believe it. It’s going to take a lot of smooth-talking and gentling on his part to get her to see that she’s worth it. And once he has her where he wants her? Well, she’ll make a mighty fine rancher’s wife.
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Releasing February 25, 2020
I fell in love with his rope skills. I stayed because somehow he took hold of my heart and made it his.
Callum Valentine didn’t mean to eavesdrop. Then again? When a man is calling a woman fat right in front of your table, it’s kind of hard not to intervene. Especially when the town’s most beautiful creature ever is the one being called fat.
Desi just wants to be left alone. After an ugly divorce, she thinks she’s in the clear. Then her ex takes it upon himself to continue to make her life miserable, giving Desi no choice but to take it or leave.
In fact, her bags were nearly all the way packed when Callum poked his nose into the most embarrassing spectacle the town of Kilgore has ever witnessed. The moment he declares her his and off limits, everything changes—and definitely not for the better.
As if things couldn’t get worse than being called a pitiful, fat heifer in front of the hottest man she’s ever seen, Callum has to go and say that she’s his, and they have to play a game that she’s not quite sure she wants to be playing.
But before her eyes, things change. And suddenly the rules of the game aren’t clear. And they’re crossing boundaries neither one of them see coming. Pre-Order on Amazon Now! 
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Releasing March 24, 2020 Candy Ray Sunshine—Yes, that is my real name, thank you very much, Mom and Dad—knew two things.One, she was going to work her butt off and open her very own coffee shop, even if she had to die doing it.Two, Banks Valentine was the world’s worst ex-boyfriend in the history of ex-boyfriends. Even if they were only boyfriend and girlfriend for one evening. She wouldn’t sneeze on him even if he was on fire.***Banks Valentine also knew two things.One, he was an immature jerk when he was in high school, and Candy Ray Sunshine probably could open a coffee shop if she put her mind to it. But he still thinks that she should shoot a little higher, anything that gets her the heck out of Kilgore, Texas.Two, he likes riding bulls. It’s a dangerous job, and when he gets on the back of one of those thousand-pound death machines, he can finally feel his head clear enough that he can think.***Candy and Banks would never get along. Not after what he said, and definitely not after what she did.Then again, neither one of them expected that night to end the way it did, either—the night that both of them refused to talk about the next morning.  Pre-Order on Amazon Now!
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Releasing April 21, 2020 Darby has always been 'that' guy.The guy that no man, woman, or child wants around their loved one.See, a long time ago he made some bad decisions. Those bad decisions have haunted him ever since. No matter what he does, people still see him as the town’s screw up. The boy that sold his soul to the Devil.Years later, he’s turned himself around. Made amends and ultimately turned into a generally good guy. Only, it’s hard to act like a good guy when people still treat you like the old you, and not the new you.Enter Waylynn Jennings.Waylynn has watched Darby Valentine from afar for a very long time.She’s witnessed the changes in him and knows the only reason he’s so mean is to protect the man that lies within. A battered, injured soul that deserves more than what he’s received. Even his own family takes him for granted.She’s made it her new mission in life to prove to everyone that Darby isn’t the bad guy. That he’s a kind-hearted, sweet soul that’s just looking for a place to fit in.Only, Darby is fairly sure that Waylynn is out to kill him, not help him. How else do you explain all the fights he’s having to break up on her behalf, or all the times he has to come to her rescue when she’s managed to put her cute little butt right in the middle of something where it shouldn’t be?There’s obviously only one solution. He has to make her his. Then everyone will know not to mess with her. Darby Valentine protects what’s his. No matter what the cost.
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Lani Lynn Vale is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens.When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.Lani is married with three children and lives in the Great State of Texas.
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There’s more to me than just being awk-weird. I own my o...

There’s more to me than just being awk-weird. I own my own flower shop, have some great friends, and I have my eye on adopting the most adorable kitten. But sadly, hot guys don’t tend to be blown away by my trivia-spouting, dorky self.
So, when a Thor-lookalike who happens to be a professional hockey player hits on me at my bestie's wedding rehearsal party ... You better believe I climbed that tree like a cat. And the face that it happened not once, not twice, but three times? Yeah, that's pretty much a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a woman like me. 
There's zero chance I'll end up ever seeing him again...right? 
Until the pregnancy test comes up positive. What happens next?
Oh my God, I wish I knew...
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This was such an amazing book by Avery Flynn that I can't wait for her next book that she writes!! Every book she writes just gets better and better and this is no exception! Hands down this is the book you need to pick up for a pick me up. If you want hilarity and what ensues- then this is your book. Tess, to me is every woman. She's a little bit insecure and a little bit hell breathing dragon at times. Just read the book!!









USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling romance author Avery Flynn has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip. Avery was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are great with a quip and relatable heroines who are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Follow Her Here: Website | Newsletter | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter






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“This is Penny Reid at her finest.” -- L.B. Dun...

 
“This is Penny Reid at her finest.” -- L.B. Dunbar, author  
Beard With Me, an epic and breathtaking story from New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Penny Reid, is available now!
No one is better at surviving than Scarlet St. Claire and making the best out of circumstances beyond her control is Scarlet’s specialty. In an apocalyptic situation, she’d be the last person on earth, hermitting like a pro, singing along to her CD Walkman, and dancing like no one is watching. Scarlet is clever, Scarlet is careful, and Scarlet is smart . . . except when it comes to Billy Winston.No one is better at fighting than Billy Winston and raging against his circumstances—because nothing is beyond his control—is Billy’s specialty. In an apocalyptic situation, he’d be the first person on earth to lead others to safety, overcome catastrophe, or die trying. Billy is fearless, Billy is disciplined, and Billy is honorable . . . except when it comes to Scarlet St. Claire.‘Beard With Me’ is the origin story of Billy Winston and Scarlet St. Claire (aka Claire McClure) and is just the beginning of their epic love story. . 
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Enter the giveaway for a signed paperback set of The Winston Brothers Series! http://bit.ly/2mGr64QExcerpt  *Scarlet*   “Do you want me to leave?”   Yes. That would be best, a wise voice said between my ears.   So of course I inhaled deeply and said as calmly as I could manage, “I thought we were going to go get firewood.”   “Okay. Good.”    “But then,” I blurted, flustered and irritated with myself for not speaking wisdom, “You should go. You can’t tell me carting firewood back and forth between your house and here is how you want to spend the last of your Thanksgiving weekend.”   “I didn’t say it was.” He began making his way up the incline.   “But you just said—”   “How about we make a deal.” Billy dropped the kindling next to my little woodpile, dusting his hands off on his pants. “I’ll cart the firewood, and you sing.”   “You want me to serenade you while we carry firewood?”   He smiled, slow and easy as he walked to me and reached out his hand. On autopilot, I accepted it and allowed him to help me up.   As soon as I was standing, his gaze moved from my hairline down to my nose, lips, and then chin, saying quietly, “I’ll take a serenade from you anytime.”   Thunk ka-thunk. That was my heart. It had been doing the thunk ka-thunk quite a lot around him. I ignored it, because what else could I do?   “And you’re not carrying the wood.” He tugged on my hand, pulling me out of my daze and past my tent.   “I will too carry wood.” Struggling to find my bearings, I stumbled after him. “I can carry logs just fine.”   “You’ll carry a log.” Billy fit his fingers between mine, pressing our palms together and grinning at me like he was waiting for me to argue and he couldn’t wait.   Snapping my mouth shut, I glared at him.   “Nothing to say?”   Maintaining my glare, I walked next to him. I wasn’t being led anywhere I didn’t wish to go. Not anymore. He wasn’t talking me into anything else.   “That’s an awfully mean look, Scarlet.” His grin grew, his brutally attractive eyes glowing happily as he peered down at me.   “Well, you deserve it. Always trying to tell me what I can and can’t do. I’m not arguing with you about this. I’m carrying as much wood as I want and you can take your stupid, chauvinistic opinions and shove them up your pretty-boy ass.”   Goodness. Where had that come from?   Billy’s steps faltered and his mouth fell open, his eyebrows rising high on his forehead. He stared at me, looking shocked as hell. And then in the next moment, he threw his head back and laughed. But he did not let go of me, instead bringing my knuckles to his chest as his deep, rumbly laughter filled the empty spaces between the trees, surrounding us.   Crushing me.   Yes. I was well and truly crushed as I could only watch Billy Winston laugh, desperately basking in the image of him so delighted and relaxed. I had the odd sense that his laughter also filled the empty spaces inside of me, the neglected, vacant rooms, and even a few places that felt brand-new, like he’d created them.   All that noble honesty he carried around like a boulder abruptly lifted, revealing him. Just him. Carefree and young and happy. Someone he might’ve been if his burdens hadn’t been so heavy, his responsibilities so broad.   It lasted only a minute, maybe two, maybe less, but I had the sense of being caught afterward. Billy’s laughter had receded, but he’d spun a web while I’d been staring at him, holding his hand.   His grin became smaller and he bit his bottom lip, his gaze dropped to my mouth. “You think I’m pretty?”   “You know you’re pretty,” I said, bizarrely out of breath, rattled, needing to anchor my focus to a tree beyond him and waging war against the heat climbing up my neck to my cheeks. Oddly, my eyes stung. I blinked.   His attention was still on me. I felt it, but I didn’t dare look at him. I couldn’t handle one of Billy Winston’s intense stares right now. He’d probably use my scattered wits to his advantage, talk me into something I shouldn’t want to do, and then I’d be kicking myself later.   “What’s wrong?” he asked, his voice deep with concern, all trace of his earlier humor gone.   I huffed, trying half-heartedly to steal my hand back from him. He didn’t let it go, instead taking my tugging as a signal to step closer, filling my vision.   “Scarlet—”   “Are you ever going to teach me how to play the guitar?” I closed my eyes.   He didn’t answer right away, and I felt him hesitate, his mind work before he muttered, “It’s only been a week.”   A quality to his voice made me think he wasn’t answering the question I’d asked, but rather he was reminding himself that it had only been a week since we’d struck the deal.   Was that only last week? Why does it feel like so much has changed?   Then he said, “Don’t be angry.”   “I’m not angry.” I was muddled, my head and heart hurt, I was incredibly confused, but I wasn’t angry.   The air shifted and I felt him move closer. A second later, the fingers of his free hand were at my ear, tucking my hair behind it, his fingertips lingering at my neck, sending wave after wave of goose bumps every which way. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t swallow. I couldn’t think. Every nerve in my body strained toward him and I didn’t understand it. What is happening?   “Have you ever been kissed, Scarlet?”    
Meet Penny Reid: Penny Reid is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author of the Winston Brothers, Knitting in the City, Rugby, and Hypothesis series. She used to spend her days writing federal grant proposals as a biomedical researcher, but now she just writes books. She’s also a full time mom to three diminutive adults, wife, daughter, knitter, crocheter, sewer, general crafter, and thought ninja.
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I can understand why Penny said this was a book that was different than the others...this book was kind of sad to me. I loved it, but at the same time I found it to be very emotional and I had been reading it while my grandmother was in hospice and it was not a "cheer you up" book. It was awesome but it wasn't like any of the others, so prepare yourself and get Kleenex!!

He saw her from across a crowded ballpark and knew she ...

He saw her from across a crowded ballpark and knew she was about to change his life. Yes, he realizes just how cliché that really is, but the moment his eyes locked on her, he knew that she was the one.At least, the one that royally screwed him over. The one responsible for his demotion and the subsequent disciplinary action taken against him before he’d even gotten out of the probationary period with Kilgore Police Department.
It all started with a kiss.***Saylor Rae Spada tried to mind her business. She also tried to not get involved in petty disputes.However, from the moment she saw him sitting next to her at a professional baseball game, a game she didn’t even want to be at but was dragged to by her blind date, she couldn’t look away.Then the kiss cam came on, featuring none other than her and the handsome stranger.Without missing a beat, he kissed her.Then her blind date decided to pull a knife and try to stab him.From that point forward, she’s done nothing but cause him trouble.Trouble that he’s starting to find increasingly adorable.
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This one I really enjoyed. THIS was the sparkle of the old LLV that I've come to love and reading about Saylor was the icing on the cake!! Well done!





Lani Lynn Vale is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens.When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.Lani is married with three children and lives in the Great State of Texas.
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