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Sketch by Laramie Briscoe My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***** April's 5 Star Review ***** I received Sketch written by Laramie Briscoe from Dreams and Screams Bookaholic for an honest review My name is Devin, but everybody calls me Sketch. I opened my own tattoo shop two years ago, and I’ve finally gotten to the point where I’m going to be able to give my wife everything she’s ever wanted. I’m going to be able to take time off and spend a day a week with her. In fact, tonight, I stopped and grabbed some wine, got her flowers, and those chocolates she likes. What I wasn’t prepared for was to be met at the front door by her carrying her stuff out. She loves me, but she’s not in love with me anymore. What kind of excuse is that? I’ve left her alone too often, I’ve been completely focused on one goal, and apparently she’s sick of waiting. So while I was busy making a better life for us, she was under the impression I was leaving her lonely. I know one day she’

Wild Moon by AR DeClerck My rating: 5 of 5 stars I received Wild Moon written by AR DeClerck from Dreams and screams Bookaholics for an honest review Jessy Smith woke at sixteen with no memory of her life before. Scared and in trouble she was taken in and accepted by Sebastian and his Gifted family, and for ten years she was happy and loved. When a vicious threatening whisper began to haunt her every waking moment Jessy ran, scared that she was crazy. If she wasn’t, Bas and all her friends were in terrible danger. Five months later Jessy’s back to ask Bas for help. Bas is the only one that can help save her best friend from dying. But the whisper came back and it's wanting Jess away from Bas no matter the cost. Something inside Jessy is waking up. Her past is coming back and it might take Bas and the rest of her friends with it. Can Jessy face her fear of the past to protect her future, even if it means giving up the thing she wants the most. A home.

Bellissimo Fortuna by Leigh Ann Lunsford My rating: 5 of 5 stars I received Bellissimo Fortuna written by Leigh Ann Lundsford from Dreams and screams Bookaholics for an honest review The fierce, good-looking, loyal, son of a crime boss, Bronson Agosto is what every girl dreams of. He is devoted to one girl and willing to do everything in his power to ensure her safety. Beautiful, trusting, damaged, daughter of the underboss, Callie Locati has Bronson’s heart. She gave herself to him when they were kids and will sacrifice all she is to protect him. Divided by the greed of one of the most trusted members of the familia, a father’s sins, and secrets kept, they struggle to overcome the obstacles life has thrown their way. Is Bronson and Callie's bond strong enough to conquer the forces trying to keep them apart? Is a father’s betrayal more than their love can survive? Will the family secrets ruin them or will their devotion stand the test of time? I trul

Sacrifice of Love by S.M. Stryker My rating: 0 of 5 stars I received this book from the author for an honest review. Richard Stone devoted his life to work and family. When his parents died tragically, the life he'd known came crashing down, causing him to spiral out of control. That is until the postcard came. Nicole House was graduating college when the unthinkable happened. Brutally attacked, her life was forever changed. Leaving her family, dream job and the only life she knew behind, she moved, hoping she could escape her attacker and she shame that fateful night left her with. Two people who Never Expected Love are brought together. But will the demons secrets and fears of their past stop them from their future? This one is probably my favorite one of hers. You can feel the emotion of everything Richard and Nicole went through and the emotion that SM put into this book. Sacrifice of Love is an amazing love story filled with kind and loving peo

High Interest: Book One by Leigh James My rating: 5 of 5 stars Silicon Valley's rougher than it looks Being a scientist gives Lauren Taylor a purpose in life. At twenty-five, she's the CEO of a billion-dollar biomedical company, Paragon Laboratories. On the brink of a major discovery, Lauren lets nothing interfere with her work. The only thing she's not prepared for? Her overwhelming attraction to Gabriel Betts, the gorgeous and brilliant CEO of another Silicon Valley startup. Billionaire Gabriel Betts is a successful scientist in his own right. He's made his way in the world by being an early adopter and never losing focus. Captivated by Lauren's brilliance and unselfconscious beauty, he's determined to win the reclusive female CEO over. But what neither Gabe nor Lauren expect is the white-collar danger that's lurking in Silicon Valley... The danger that threatens not only their companies, but their very existence. Loved ever

BOUND BY SECRETS, BOOK 7 OF THE DARK SECRETS SERIES FROM AWARD WINNING AUTHOR, A.M. HUDSON   PREORDER TODAY! BLURB This is a novel-length epilogue to A.M. Hudson's internationally bestselling Bound and Dark Secrets series. The last words came up on the page, but they weren't done telling their story. Join Ara and David for one final and epic tale of love, loss, tragedy, and the roller coaster of emotions you have come to expect from this author. MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you want to know your future, look to your past....   EXCERPT *****Spoiler Alert***** “Where are you going?” “To the cells. I need to kill Morgana.” “And I’m with you on that, one hundred percent, but you can't go yet.” He grabbed my arm as I reached for the door. “Why not?” “We might be the future monarchs of the Lilithian people, but while my brother and his wife reign, we must have their permission to see any prisoner in their cells.” “Then take me to Jason—” “Not Jason,” he said. “Lily.” “Why her?”

LOVING DANGEROUSLY BOX SET – COVER REVEAL Seven stories of hot, bodyguards and the women who love them. DANGER NEVER FELT SO GOOD - LOVING DANGEROUSLY Release Date: February 11, 2016 PRE ORDER HERE – 99C/99P Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1OVb4qW Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018PTXHIY Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B018PTXHIY Amazon AUS: http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B018PTXHIY iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/loving-dangerously/id1063176673?ls=1&mt=11 Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/loving-dangerously   AUTHORS & BLURBS CIARAN (Blood & Bourbon 1.5) by Seraphina Donavan Ciaran Darcy has the skills to protect Loralei Crawford from the drug dealers that want her dead. But given the epic way he screwed up their relationship, she doesn’t trust him beyond that. He just has to keep them both alive long enough to change her mind, and to show her that she can trust him not just with her life, but her heart. KIDNAPPED by Chri

Title: H is Muse III - Inspiration Series: His Muse # 3 Author: Coral F. Black Genre: Contemporary Romance   Release Date: December 16 , 2015 Blurb Daniel Baldessari is the gorgeous, sexy, powerful dream man who takes me into white hot ecstasy. It sounds cheesy, but after what happened, he's also my hero, a word I’ve never used about anyone before. But there's something he's hiding, some secret I don't understand. I'm afraid it will consume us both. Unless I find the strength to intervene. ADD TO GOODREADS Purchase Links AMAZON US / UK Also Available 99c AMAZON US / UK 99c AMAZON US / UK Author Bio Coral F. Black lives in Los Angeles. This is her first novel. Author Links FACEBOOK TWITTER Giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway

Title: Liar, Liar Author: Kasey Millstead Genre: Contemporary R omance   Release Date: December 11 , 2015 Blurb . . . Liar, Liar Makenna Banks is a 28-year-old, independent, professional woman who spends her days seeking the truth for her clients. She is tenacious and fuelled by events in her past, determined to bring hidden secrets into the light. . . . Pants On Fire Thrust into a life he didn’t imagine for himself, but unable to escape it, Benny Duncan immerses himself in his job to avoid his home life. With his future mapped out for him from birth by a pair of controlling parents, more concerned about their social stature, than the happiness of their only son, he always knew he was destined for this life. It doesn’t mean he likes it, though. . . . Nose As Long In her search for the truth, Makenna has to put herself in sometimes-dangerous positions, going above and beyond for her clients. But what happens when a situation is not all it seems? What happens when love is t

Series : Second Chances Author: Micalea Smeltzer Genre: Contemporar y New Adult Romance   Cover Design: Hang Le #1 UNRAVELING Blurb Katy Spencer’s life fell apart two years ago. Since then, she’s closed herself off. She’s a shell of the person she used to be. The only person she trusts is her best friend Rollo, but even he can’t keep the nightmares away. Then she meets Jared. He’s the first man she’s been around since the event that she’s not afraid of. He makes her heart race, not in fear, but in a fluttering that could become something meaningful. Jared can tell that Katy is broken. He sees something in her eyes that he’s often seen reflected in his own. Pain. Fear. Self-loathing. Jared is determined to get to know her. He wants to solve the mystery of Katy Spencer. He will… unravel her. Add to Goodreads Purchase Links 99c AMAZON US / UK B&N #2 UNDENIABLE Blurb Karlie Reed has been crushing on Holden Marks for as long as she can remember. The problem? He’s e

Title: Even Rhythm Series: The Offbeat Series # 2 Author: S. Moose Genre: New Adult/Coming of Age   Release Date: December 16 , 2015 Blurb Sometimes all that you can do is move on... Even when you're not ready. Even when you're forced into it. After being thousands of miles apart, neither one can deny the love that is still in their hearts. But sometimes, people don't see what's right in front them, and refuse to fight for what they want, even when it's worth fighting for. When life-altering circumstances finally thrust them back together and the truth comes barreling forth, they are forced to confront the truth--a truth so shattering that it might just be the beginning of the end all over again. Love can get rocky and uncertain--downright hard at times. It's a hard lesson to learn, but a lesson we all have to learn in the end.   Can these two lost and grief-stricken souls find a way to smooth out the jagged edges and reach an easy, even rhythm? ADD TO