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Today we are sharing the release for The Brightest S...

Today we are sharing the release for The Brightest Sunset by Aly Martinez. This is the conclusion of a must-read contemporary romance duet, and is it available to read for FREE on KindleUnlimited!Be sure to follow Aly's newsletter for exclusive news about the duet.   
The Brightest Sunset (The Darkest Sunrise Duet, #2) Purchase it NowAmazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Add The Brightest Sunset to Goodreads
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Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me.Bullshit.Words destroyed me.“I’m sorry. She didn’t make it.”“Daddy, he can’t breathe!”“There’s nothing more we can do for your son.”Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me.Lies.Those syllables and letters became my executioner. I told myself that, if I didn’t acknowledge the pain and the fear, they would have no power over me. But, as the years passed, the hate and the anger left behind began to control me.Two words—that was all it took to plunge my life into darkness.“He’s gone.”In the end, it was four soft, silky words that gave me hope of another sunrise.“Hi. I’m Charlotte Mills.”
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REVIEW

Was this book just as good as the first one? I found the conclusion to came too swiftly for me and I loved it but I didn't looove it. I'm not going to give anything away in this but oh...Porter I loved you sooo much in the first book and in this book it's like you lost some glow, man! The first book just had all the feels and makes you need the Kleenex and this book made you need the Kleenex...just a little less. As a series whole I'd give it 4 to 4.5 stars....maybe 4.3 lol! Had we not had the mediocreness and the wanting to flip to the next page (not in a good way) I would have made it a 5. However, the series was spectacular as a whole. If we had only book 2 to go by, then it would have been a 3 because the characters didn't seem to be true to themselves as the first novel. I'd recommend it to anyone and would probably buy it for friends but at the same time warn that the voice changes in book 2. Overall, it's well worth the read.You won't want to miss this amazing series!---------------------AUTHOR INFORMATION: Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her four young children. Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys cheap wine, mystery leggings, and baked feta. It should be known, however, that she hates pizza and ice cream, almost as much as writing her bio in the third person. She passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a super-sized tumbler of wine by her side.    
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To believe one person can change your destiny sounds absurd. But it happened to me… twice.

 Ten years ago I had no idea what I wanted out of life, until I met Hannah Michaels. She was a computer-engineering student ready to conquer the social media world, and I was smitten. Even though I knew she was taken, I had to have her.

 Being the big shot that I was, I didn’t let her status stand in my way. It wasn’t long before my hands were on her thighs and my name a whisper on her lips. This smart, sexy girl inspired me to greatness, helped me grow into the kind of man I never knew I wanted to be. The man I am today.  

Too bad I hadn’t grown fast enough to keep her.  

Moving on wasn’t easy, but I knew I had to let her go. Eventually, I found someone to share my days and nights with, and together we had a daughter. My life was nearly perfect until my world turned upside down.

  A single father has challenges, and one of those is learning how to calmly deal with your child coming home in tears. I had no idea the day I pounded on my daughter’s classmate’s door, Hannah would be the one standing on the other side.

 The wild, burning desire that rushed through my veins was unwanted, and yet impossible to ignore. Letting her in meant so much more this time around. Guilt hit me like a hammer. I hated myself. I hated her. The problem was I really didn’t hate her—I wanted her more than ever.  

But this time around, I can’t have her.  

This time it’s my status that stands in our way—and going up against myself just might be the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
 
 
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Kim Karr is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author.
She grew up in Rochester, NY and now lives in Florida with her husband and four kids. She's always had a love for reading books and writing. Being an English major in college, she wanted to teach at the college level but that was not to be. She went on to receive an MBA and became a project manager until quitting to raise her family. Kim currently works part-time with her husband and recently decided to embrace one of her biggest passions--writing.
Kim wears a lot of hats! Writer, book-lover, wife, soccer-mom, taxi driver, and the all around go-to person of her family. However, she always finds time to read. One of her favorite family outings was taking her kids when they were little to the bookstore or the library. Today, Kim's oldest child is seventeen and no longer goes with her on these, now rare and infrequent, outings. She finds that she doesn't need to go on them anymore because she has the greatest device ever invented--a Kindle.
Kim likes to believe in soul mates, kindred spirits, true friends, and Happily-Ever-Afters. She loves to drink champagne, listen to music, and hopes to always stay young at heart.
 

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Title: Heartbreak Highway: Where to From Here - Box...

Title: Heartbreak Highway: Where to From Here  - Box Set 2Author: Harper WhitmoreGenre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: July 13, 2017
As Missy stood on the pier at Huntington Beach, looking out over the ocean she never dreamed of seeing, and an uncertain future, she watched one of the two men she loved walk out of her life."Where to From Here?" was all she could think.Would she live to love like Marshall and Eva, or was this the end of her Heartbreak Highway?
Romantic books, movies, music, and people who love life, feed my soul and inspire me to create the characters in my books that I'd love to meet in my life. And when I'm not writing, I like to hit the gym, the beach, and travel to the many beautiful places that are in an abundance in this wonderful world we live.
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Title: FallAuthor: Eden ButlerGenre: Contemporary Romance...

Title: FallAuthor: Eden ButlerGenre: Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: July 25, 2017  A secret smile.A haunting kiss.Life – Interrupted.Keilen Rivers was the best Lily Campbell never had. He was the promise she didn’t let herself keep. After all, nothing in life seems meant to last, and love is no exception.When Lily’s life takes an unexpected and tragic turn, she leaves behind both her island home and the boy she could have loved to protect the only family she has left.But sometimes life takes without giving. Sometimes you cannot bend, only break. And when her career spirals out of her control, Lily can only watch as everything she worked for falls to ruin.But some lies are hard to come back from. And some promises are made to be broken. Sometimes going home again is the only thing that can save you. But first you have to break. First you have to fall. a Rafflecopter giveaway“See, there you go calling me pet names and I still don’t have one for you. Unless you change your mind about buggah…”
“No,” he said, sliding his fingers into her damp hair. “I rather you say to me, na'u `oe so I can say it back.”
“What does that mean?”
He hesitated, only for a moment, the smile lighting up his face lowered, as though unsure if he should tell Lily the truth. She held her breath when he moved his thumb across her lower lip and then Keilen nodded, decision apparently made. “It means ‘you’re mine.’”
“That…” Her breath shuddered then, and she shook against him. “That’s what you want me to say?”
“That’s what I want you to mean.”
The kiss, when it came, reminded Lily of the first one he’d given her, all those years ago on Tommy’s dance floor. There was no Kiki there to force her to say stupid, inappropriate things. There was no Kona smiling like he knew what Keilen wanted to do to Lily once they left the bar. There was only the press of Keilen’s naked chest against her and the warm, smooth glide of his fingers on her back, pulling her close, sinking into the sandy ocean as he lowered his head and moved his mouth to hers.
She had meant it, that ‘your mine’ promise a thousand times in her dreams. She’d spoken it proudly to him anytime he moved through the hallways and half glanced at, half ignored her. She’d wanted to say it a million times before that night on the beach, but had never had him close enough; had never believed he’d want to hear anything similar from her.
But there she stood, under the rich moonlight, letting Keilen Rivers steal her breath, ravage her mouth like a predator she warmly welcomed. She’d say it a thousand times just to keep him close. She’d say it a million more because it was true.
“Keilen?” she said, holding his head still when he didn’t seem able to break away from her kiss. He grunted low, the only response he gave her. “I mean it.”
He didn’t answer. Instead, Keilen stared down at her a little breathless, stretching his neck so that Lily saw the steady quickening of his pulse as he watched her. A look, it seemed and a small confession, could shift this man’s world and leave him dumbfounded. It was a power Lily would have never believed she could wield. But there she was, holding him, that perfect fantasy, between her trembling fingers, living in a daydream on that dark autumn night, meaning the things she’d spoken with a bravery she never really had.
And he believed her. Maybe she believed it too. Eden Butler is an editor and writer of Mystery, Suspense and Contemporary Romance novels and the nine-times great-granddaughter of an honest-to-God English pirate. This could explain her affinity for rule breaking and rum. When she’s not writing or wondering about her possibly Jack Sparrowesque ancestor, Eden patiently waits for her Hogwarts letter, edits, reads and spends way too much time watching rugby, Doctor Who and New Orleans Saints football. She is currently living under teenage rule alongside her husband in southeast Louisiana. Please send help. HOSTED BY:

Brawley must find a way to convince Maggie that thei...

Brawley must find a way to convince Maggie  that their one true home is with each other.

CAN'T STOP LOVIN' YOUMaverick Junction #3Lynnette AustinForever

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Maggie Sullivan can't wait to get out of Texas. Luckily, she just got the break she needed to make her big-city dreams a reality. But then Brawley Odell swaggers back into Maverick Junction, looking hotter than ever in his dusty cowboy boots and well-worn jeans. He's the guy she still dreams of at night. The guy who broke her heart when he left her behind.
Fed up with city life, Brawley jumps at the chance to return home and take over the local vet's practice—and get back to the smart, sassy woman he's never been able forget. He couldn't be prouder of Maggie's new wedding-dress business . . . until he realizes it may mean losing her all over again. Determined to win her back, Brawley must find a way to convince Maggie that their one true home is with each other.


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Excerpt #1Brawley Odell figured his life wouldn’t be worth one plug-nickel the second he stepped foot inside Maggie’s shop. Too damn bad. He hadn’t driven the thirty miles from Maverick Junction to back out now. He was goin’ in.After all this time, he’d come home…and she was leaving.He grasped the brass knob and shoulder-butted the oak door. It flew open, the bell overhead jangling. Maggie Sullivan, all that gorgeous red hair scooped into a jumbled mass, stood dead-center in the room. Dressed in a skirt and top the color of a forest at twilight, she held a fuzzy sweater up in front of her like a shield. Those amazing green eyes widened as he stormed in.“We need to talk.” He ignored the woman at the back of the store who flipped through a rack of tops.“What the—?”He held up a hand. “Don’t speak. Not yet.”Her mouth opened, then closed.Anger boiled in him, but he needed to find some modicum of control. Taking a deep breath, he held it for the count of ten, then slowly released it. “Did you plan on telling me?”Her eyes narrowed, but she said nothing.“You’re invited to New York City for a showing of your new line, and you don’t share that with me? I have to learn about it secondhand?”“Last I heard this wasn’t about you, Brawley. In fact, my life, my business has absolutely nothing to do with you.”His jaw clenched. “Anything that affects you is my business, Mags.”She snorted. “Get real, Odell. You gave up any and all rights years ago.” Her head tilted. “Why are you even interested? You want to attend so you can show off your latest Dallas Cowboy cheerleader? Maybe order her trousseau?”He shot her a deadly look, one that had made grown men back away.Not Maggie. She actually took a couple steps toward him. The woman had no survival instincts. Another reason she had no business heading off to New York alone.She tapped a scarlet-tipped finger on her chin. “Oh, that’s right. There’d be no trousseau for your honey, would there? Maybe a weekend-fling outfit for your date du jour? A one-night-stand set of lacy lingerie.”“Shut up, Maggie.”“Make me.” Her eyes flashed.This time the look in his eyes must have warned her she’d treaded too close to the edge. She stepped back.“You challenging me, Maggie?”When she wet her lips, his gaze dropped to her mouth, followed the tip of her pink tongue as it darted out.“Only one way I could ever get you quiet,” he said.Her hand shot up. “Don’t even think about it.”
“No thought required. Been wanting to do this a long time now.” He closed the distance between them and dropped his mouth to hers. Fire. Smoke. Hell, a full-out volcanic eruption.

She's the only dream he wants . . .

Hometown girl Maggie Sullivan can't wait to get out of Maverick Junction. Designing the wedding gown of the year for her friend-and America's Favorite Heiress-is the break Maggie's been waiting for. But her lifelong dream takes an unexpected turn when she runs into her high school sweetheart-now the town's hotter-than-hot veterinarian.

Brawley Odell, country right down to the tips of his cowboy boots, has returned to take over the local animal doctor's practice. But the real reason he's in town is that he's never stopped thinking about the fiery green-eyed beauty who once captured his heart . . .

High school sweetheart books tend to be a favorite, right up there with best friend romances. This is a book that's been previously published, but I hadn't read it before now. Brawley has moved back to town after being gone and sees Maggie...well he knows what he wants! Maggie, on the other hand wants her business to thrive and to be a fashion designer.

I thought this was a really good book and fell in line with the rest of the series. There were a couple places that kind of lagged but otherwise it was really good. I would give this to my mom to read in a heartbeat because it had sooo many things I really love....plot, not a lot of cussing and character depth. This is awesome to pick up on a weekend at the beach.




Lynnette Austin, a recovering middle school teacher, loves long rides with the top down and the music cranked up, the Gulf of Mexico when a storm is brewing, chocolate frozen custard, anything by Blake Shelton, Chris Young, and Thomas Rhett, and sitting in her local coffee shop reading and enjoying an iced coffee. She and her husband divide their time between Southwest Florida's beaches and Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Having grown up in a small town, that's where her heart takes her—to those quirky small towns where everybody knows everybody...and all their business, for better or worse. Writing for Grand Central and Sourcebooks, she’s published twelve novels and is at work on a new series.




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Today we are sharing the release of ALL OR NOTHING A...

Today we are sharing the release of ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL by Jennifer Probst. This is the third novel in the Billionaire Builders series. Check out the buy links below. Stop by Jennifer's facebook page for information on giveaways and more!Purchase NowAmazon   |   Barnes & Noble  |  iBooks  |  Kobo--------------------------
All or Nothing at All by Jennifer Probst(Billionaire Builders, #3)Now Live!Blurb:HGTV’s Property Brothers meets The Marriage Bargain in this third volume in the Billionaire Builders series, an all-new, heart-wrenching, and sexy contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst.Tristan Pierce left the family business to carve out a life of his own, but never forgot his passionate affair with the much younger, inexperienced Sydney Greene, or the hurtful breakup that tore him apart. When he’s forced to return home and face his past, will he be able to carve out a future, or will lies ruin his second chance at love?Sydney Greene loved Tristan her entire life but when he left, he took not only her heart, but her trust along with him. Now that they’re together again, it’s time they both face the biggest secret of all...--------Purchase NowAmazon   |   Barnes & Noble  |  iBooks  |  KoboAUTHOR INFORMATION:

Jennifer Probst - Bio:Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She took a short hiatus to get married, get pregnant, buy a house, get pregnant again, pursue a master’s in English Literature, and rescue two shelter dogs. Now she is writing again. She makes her home in Upstate New York with the whole crew. Her sons keep her active, stressed, joyous, and sad her house will never be truly clean. She is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, was ranked #6 on Amazon's Best Books for 2012. She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website for updates on new releases and her street team at www.jenniferprobst.com.
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Well Built a sexy new second chance standal...

 
Well Built a sexy new second chance  standalone from Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde is now LIVE!
Well Built by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde Publication Date: July 25thGenre: Contemporary Romance 
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When it comes to women, sexy, well-built Kyle Coleman has always been a lover, not a fighter.  His one exception?  The tempting, beautiful Ella Fisher.  Her family and his share a tempestuous past, which make the two of them as a couple off-limits—despite the fact that she inspires some of his dirtiest fantasies. He's kept his hands off of her for years . . . until the lines between family loyalty and lust become irrevocably blurred one fateful evening and changes everything between them.
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Meet Carly Phillips:Carly Phillips is the N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over 50 sexy contemporary romance novels, including the Indie published, Dare to Love Series. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, the mother of two nearly adult daughters and three crazy dogs. Carly loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers.  
Connect with Carly:Sign up for Carly’s Newsletter at: http://www.carlyphillips.com/newslett... Sign up for Blog and Website updates at:  http://www.carlyphillips.com/blogSign up for Text Updates of New Releases: http://tinyurl.com/p3upm5sFriend Carly on Facebook: www.facebook.com/carlyphillipsfanpageHang out at Carly’s Corner! (Hot guys & giveaways!) http://smarturl.it/CarlysCornerFBInstagram: https://instagram.com/carlyphillipsTwitter: www.twitter.com/carlyphillipsWebsite: www.carlyphillips.com
Meet Erika Wilde:Erika Wilde (aka Janelle Denison) is the USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary romances for multiple print publishers.  
Connect with Erika:Sign up for Erika's Newsletter at: http://smarturl.it/ErikaWildeNewsletterJoin Erika's Private Fan Page - Books & Exclusive Giveaways! http://smarturl.it/ErikaWildeFanPageFriend Erika on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ErikaWildeAuthorFanP... Twitter: www.twitter.com@erikawilde1Erika's Website: www.erikawilde.com

Unbreakable by Kristen Hope Mazzola is LIVE! "Kristen has...

Unbreakable by Kristen Hope Mazzola is LIVE! "Kristen has a way with her words and she just ripped my heart out of my chest with this book." - Gail, Night and Day Book BlogGenre: MC Contemporary Romance *CAN BE READ STANDALONE*

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Synopsis:The life I live is a dangerous one: I am the wife of an outlaw. The daughter of the Unacceptables' President. But it’s finally our time. Time to truly start our life. With our first baby on the way, Ryder and my life could not be more perfect. The club is doing well and the family is stronger than ever. But, is it all too good to be true? After all, I am their kryptonite and they will stop at nothing to protect me and my child. Can Ryder and the rest of his club be enough to keep us safe?
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About the Author: I am just an average twenty-something following my dreams. I have a full time “day job” and by night I am an author. I guess you could say that writing is like my super power (I always wanted one of those). I am the lover of wine, sushi, football and the ocean; that is when I am not wrapped up in the literary world. Please feel free to contact me to chat about my writing, books you think I’d like or just to shoot the, well you know. A portion of all my royalties are donated to The Marcie Mazzola Foundation.
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Sassy, dramatic, hot-headed are just some of the words used to describe me since the time I was born. A few little mishaps growing up and my mom has a running ‘Emerson Baker’ prayer circle, and I have the reputation of a spit-fire that won’t go away.
I prefer the terms loyal, passionate, fiery, and possibly a bit impulsive.
So when my best friend proposes the concept of starting our own business, I jump on the idea.
CHEATERS BEWARE!
That should be our motto… because your secrets can’t stay hidden for long with Trixsters Anonymous on the case.
We are the moonlighting duo hell-bent on helping those who suspect their lovers are cheating. We’re professional, careful, and completely anonymous…What could possibly go wrong?
Walker Scott… that’s what goes wrong.
I never stood a chance against the gorgeous, hazel-eyed, fiercely determined man who storms into my life and completely blindsides me.
He’s the proof that opposites attract—and when they do, the chemistry is explosive.
Did I mention he’s also a detective? A very, very, talented detective?
Pretty soon being a Trixster is a lot more complicated. 
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Title: Up To BatSeries: The Diamond Series Book 1Author: ...

Title: Up To BatSeries: The Diamond Series Book 1Author: Maggie Jane SchulerGenre: NA Romance Release Date: July 25, 2017Photographer: RplusMphotoCover Models: Davy Muscle and Kayla BarnesCover Design: Mr. @ Maggie Jane Schuler

“Maggie has done it again! This time with a suspenseful, slow-building romance. Oh. My. God! This book was fantastic!” - Stacey Boardbent

“Absolutely loved the book. Sam and Blake are a good blend of maturity and innocence, snark and seduction.” - Margie

  Samantha Sawyer, a busy college junior, is thrown a curveball when she's asked to mentor Adriana, a shy freshman with secrets and mysteries. Unfortunately, these secrets lead Sam into a dangerous game she’s not sure she can win. Her salvation comes packaged in the tall, sexy, and self-assured Blake Angel. Can he save her, or is he really the devil in disguise? a Rafflecopter giveaway Maggie Jane Schuler is a wife, mother of three almost-grown children, and teacher by day. While she has always loved to read, the thought of writing her own prose did not strike until she was in the middle of writing her Master’s Thesis. From that point on she was hooked. She Resides in Southern California. Besides the family and books, she loves baseball. Since the Dodgers, Angels, and Padres are all within a short distance, and the Giants and Athletics a nice weekend jaunt away, she’s got plenty of games to take in during the season. Additionally, she enjoys cooking, movies, the beach, and the local mountains. She’s most content being with her family engaged in whatever activity they have planned. HOSTED BY: