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REVIEW: The Case of the Dead Frat Boy by Stephanie Burke

4/23/2019

Title: The Case of the Dead Frat Boy

Author: Stephanie Burke

Genre: Paranormal, erotic, romantic suspense, romance

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - highly recommended read!

Heat: 3/5 - blush worthy!

Mai is a Fae and she’s just been accused on murdering a human. With the help of her Gremlin boyfriend, can they figure out who the real killer is before the bodies begin to pile?

The story starts with Mai being hit on and then jumps to her talking to detectives, trying to convince them she’s innocent. That is a huge leap that is a bit jolting. Mai comes off with a major attitude in the beginning. I know she’s pissed she’s been accused of murder but I’m not a fan of the chip on her shoulder. That said, I really liked Ry, her boyfriend. He is sweet and sexy. The mystery is a great ride but the world building is spectacular. I can’t wait to read more in this series!

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REVIEW: Night-Silences by Pippa Greathouse

4/23/2019

Title: Night Silences

Author: Pippa Greathouse

Genre:Romance, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

Emmy gets a ride from the sexy Officer Jackson and that first meeting blows him away. But is she involved with the local human trafficking case or is she a possible victim?

I love romantic suspense. If I had one genre to read for the rest of my life, it would be romantic suspense. Night Silences is the perfect example of why I love this genre so much! Emmy is stubborn so I instantly liked her. Jackson is a good guy trying to do the right thing. When he meets her the sparks fly. This story is not just great romance but also great suspense and that ending! I don't want to give too much away but I will say, Night Silences is an absolute must read!

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT AND GIVEAWAY: Night Silences by Pippa Greathouse

4/23/2019

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Big Crime in a Small Town…

Abandoned in an airport thousands of miles from home with no way to get back, Emmy finds herself dependent on an officer from the Highway Patrol to get her there. She’s stubborn, sassy, and determined to do it alone but he gives her little choice; she can accept a ride with him and get home safely, or she can sit in the airport all night with him and wait until someone comes to get her.

Jackson Collins has been called on for a transfer to Pike’s Bluff to do some investigating. Human

trafficking is taking place there, and girls are disappearing from the local hospital. He doesn’t expect that this young lady will be involved. Incredibly drawn to her, he realizes he’s fallen deeply for her before he even gets her home. Love at first sight, just like his own parents?

Is she at risk? Or is she involved in the scheme? What do the FBI and the HP want with her? Will their worlds collide, or will they come apart?

Publisher's Note: This action-packed, steamy contemporary romance contains themes of power exchange.

SNEAK PEAK:

He shook his head and took them, moving inside the kitchen to set them down. When he turned back, she had stopped just inside the doorway. He crooked a finger at her. "Come here."

Her eyes, already large, grew wider as she slowly approached. He reached for her, holding her around the waist with one arm. With the other, he planted a hard swat on her bottom. She shrieked.

"That," he said firmly, "is for leaving the house without telling me. And this," he brought his hand down again," is for doing it the second time. After what happened yesterday in Denver and then in St. Louis, I would have thought you'd know better than to take off without letting me know." He released her, and she took a step backward, rubbing her bottom.

"Ow," she said in a small voice.

Looking at the bags he'd set on the counter, he reached for her. Putting his hands on her waist, he set her up on the kitchen island.

"Look, Emmy, I do appreciate you going and bringing back something to eat. But when I awakened and you were missing, I swear, it took ten years off my life. Can you understand that?"

She nodded. "I'm sorry."

His hands moved to her sides as he leaned forward, shaking his head. "Just don't do it again. All right? I'm utterly serious."

The expression on her face changed suddenly as she tilted her head at him. "Really?"

His own countenance grew wary and his eyes narrowed. "What does that look on your face mean?"

She wiggled forward on the counter and kissed his cheek. "It's nice to have someone worry about me."

His brows knit closer. He took hold of her waist and set her back down so her feet touched the floor, feeling as if he'd lost control of the situation. But she was rifling through the bags now and handed him a package of something, still warm, and a cup of coffee.

When he took it, she gave him a huge smile. Her dimples were showing again.

"Good morning," she said brightly.

"Good morning. Emmy, you do realize—"

"Yes, sir. I do. I won't do it again. There's a bar stool on the other side of the island, if you want to sit down. And there's a potato patty in the bag for you."

He shook his head and moved to sit down. Setting out the other stool next to him, he pointed to it. "Sit."

She shoved her food over in front of the other spot. "I didn't have any eggs, and everyone should have a good breakfast, so I thought..." She frowned at his expression. "Want me to take them back?"

He shook his head. "No, Emmy. I just want to make sure I made an impression on you,
that's all. Because if you take off like that again, I'll put you over my knee and spank you."
She blinked up at him, pausing just out of his reach. "But—you said you weren't taking me to raise—I don't understand why I should have to ask permission to leave my own house and run errands."

"I also said I wasn't going to abandon you, if you remember correctly. Your safety is
important, and I don't want you taking unnecessary chances with it. Do you understand me?"
Her expression was incredulous.

"Emmy?"

"No," she said softly. "I don't."

GIVEAWAY:

Ms. Greathouse is giving away a copy of the first book in this series, DOUBLE TAKES.

The TBR Pile is giving away a book from our prize list.

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REVIEW: Burden by K.C. Wells

4/17/2019

Title: Burden

Author: K.C. Wells

Length: 194 pages

Genres: (Gay, Erotica-Romance)

TBR Reviewer: Stefan

Rating: 4- A recommended read

Heat: 4- Smoking Hot

The story starts in a courtroom, Randy, a key undercover cop, who helped bring a human trafficker to justice is there and one of the male prostitutes, Jesse, who turned state evidence. After the sentencing, they both try to carry on with their lives—Randy works in vice. Jesse goes back to the only job he knows, working Johns. The story slowly builds…Randy questions his own sexuality and with the advice of a gay neighbor, finally accepts he has feelings for his own sex and one in particular…Jesse. Jesse always fancied Randy, but a vice cop and a hooker is not on the cards. Because of the court case publicity, his family disowns him, forcing him to live hand-to-mouth and sleeping on friend’s couches. Can they find any kind of happy ending together?

I enjoyed how the author pulled me into this relationship. If you want hard sex, you have to wait. When you get to that part, it leaves nothing to the imagination. Yum! The story still drove me to read more. Jesse’s feelings for Randy force him to run. Randy is forced to confront his true self and hunts him down…as a good cop should…leading to a happy-for-now ending. For me, this is a recommended romance read. The characters are well developed complete with insecurities and believable depth. You're sucked in and end up rooting for both of them…an enjoyable story.

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GIVEAWAY: Her Midnight Sin by Sofie Darling

4/16/2019

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Title: Her Midnight Sin

Author: Sofie Darling

Genre: Historical, Romance

TBR reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Recommended Read

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy

Welcome to a historical romance with sexy Vikings!

Who doesn’t love a fair-haired Viking with a heart of gold?! Nylander has never had a real home, being an orphan but meeting Callie changes his world. Callie has poured every fiber of her being into taking care of the estate but everything is turned upside down when she meets Nylander.

Pirates and swords and romance, oh my! There are secrets abound in Her Midnight Sin. I really like both Callie and Nylander’s personality. Their chemistry on the pages is palpable. The action is wonderfully exciting. My only complaint would be that some scenes are a bit slow moving. This historical setting and dialogue are a treat. I really enjoyed those details. If you’re a fan of historical romance, I think you’d treasure the story of Nylander and Callie!

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GIVEAWAY

Ms. Darling is giving away an ecopy of her book Her Midnight Sin.

The TBR Pile is giving away 2 books from our prize list (1 each).

TO ENTER: Comment below on why you want to read Her Midnight Sin by Sofie Darling. For extra entries, share this post using the Facebook and Twitter buttons below.

WINNER

Ecopy of Midnight Sin: Marlene
Prize List Book: Lida/Lisa and Melissa

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REVIEW: A Sense of Guilt by Maia Dylan

4/16/2019

Title: A Sense of Guilt

Author: Maia Dylan

Genre: dark romance, contemporary, erotic

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 stars - A Must Read

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot

Gino and Rosa are survivors. When a threat from Rosa’s own family comes to light, Gino has a choice to make. One that’s life or death, love or loss.

Dark, dirty and heart wrenching. That pretty much explains this book. The pain this author put these characters through is just cruel and it really makes me cheer for them. In terms of the action, there’s a ton. The growing love between Gino and Rosa is beautiful then some seriously hot romance. I love this dark romance vibe that’s been so popular lately. A Sense of Guilt is a must read for those readers who like their heart pulled out of there chest and then sewed back up by an amazing story. Intense action. Stunning romance. I can’t wait to read more in this series!

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REVIEW: Hannah's Bliss by Dania Voss

4/15/2019

Title: Hannah's Voss

Author: Dania Voss

Genre: Romance, contemporary, erotic

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot!

Hannah is a pushover. Her mother picked her boyfriend, her job is lacking and then she meets Rocco. He’s been through a rough childhood with abusive parents and survived Afghanistan. Can two people from opposite sides of life, find a happy ending together?

This is a fantastic contemporary romance. Rocco really had my heart strings twisting. He survives so much as a child and still has residual issues. Hannah is a bit harder to like. She’s too much of a pushover for my taste. When she meets Rocco it’s like she’s found her backbone. I love the drama and the passion! And Richard the ‘boyfriend’, I wanted to punch that guy and not in the face. The author did a great job bringing these characters to life. If you enjoy contemporary romance, you’re going to love Hannah’s Bliss!

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GIVEAWAY: Drawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland

4/10/2019

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Title: Drawing Bloodlines

Author: Deborah Garland

Genre: Paranormal, vampire, romance

TBR reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Recommended Read

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy

The book starts with Elizabeth finishing up with a gyno visit. That’s where she meets a sexy new nurse and he drinks her blood! It’s definitely an unexpected meeting. I found it different and entertaining. Alex is overwhelmed with thirst for Elizabeth. He has to find her and convince her that he means her and her daughter no harm. But harm does come to them in the form of Alex’s past…

Yeah, that beginning is awkward. I wish she’d have just been giving blood or I don’t know something else. Did Elizabeth really see Alex drinking her blood? Alex is surprised by his attraction to Elizabeth. They do have some great chemistry. When his past catches up things finally get some action. The point of view jumps are really rough though. There’s no warning, just a jump in first person point of view. I had a hard time following that, it did diminish some of the joy of reading the story. There are a few twists in the book and some good sex scenes that is sure to heat your blood. If you love vampire romances (huge Trueblood fan here), I’d suggest giving Drawing Bloodlines a read.

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GIVEAWAY

Ms. Garland is giving away an ecopy of her book Drawing Bloodlines.

The TBR Pile is giving away 2 books from our prize list (1 each).

TO ENTER: Comment below on why you want to read Drawing Bloodlines. For extra entries: Share this post using the Facebook and Twitter buttons below.

WINNERS

Ecopy of Drawing Bloodlines: Marlene
Prize List Winner: Suzanne and Lisa

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REVIEW: Bedtime Stories by Judy and Keith

4/10/2019

Title: Bedtime Stories

Author: Judy and Keith

Genre: Children

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Recommended Read

This is a collection of children’s stories:

Big T
The Teapot and The Kettle
The Last Unicorn
The White Rhino
The Lost Puppy
The Green Knight and The Dragon Warrior Save Santa

Each story has a really cute hand drawn picture that I think kids would enjoy looking at. My kids are getting a bit too old for these stories, but it might be a bit much for younger kids. I think if you give the stories a read, you’ll be able to tell if these bedtime stories will work for your children. Each story has an interesting fantasy twist that I found amusing. Overall, I think this is a fun book that middle-aged children would enjoy reading.

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REVIEW: Jungle Salvation by M.A. Jewell

4/10/2019

Title: Jungle Salvation

Author: M.A. Jewell

Genre: Romance, Paranormal, shifter, erotic

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4/5 - Highly recommended read

Heat: 4/5 - Blush Worthy

Matteo helps Dakota with her shifter and she shows him what he twenty first centry is like. He’s been in cat form for a long time but their mating causes Matteo shifter problems. He must keep away from Dakota to keep them both save. When Dakota is kidnapped by a rogue military force he must save her, at any cost.

I really love the characters in this book. Matteo has a harsh, complicated history and meeting the complex Dakota only adds to the beautiful chaos. Their romance plays out among the action of the military attack. It gives a nice break to the romance and keeps the story going forward. The sex is super hot and definitely going to get the blood flowing. There are a few slow spots in the book that felt a bit bogged down but that’s really my only complaint. In terms of a shifter book, Matteo and Dakota really stand out. If you like shifters with a lot of heat then this book should be on your list to read!

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT AND GIVEAWAY: Night Silences by Pippa Greathouse

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REVIEW: Burden by K.C. Wells

GIVEAWAY: Her Midnight Sin by Sofie Darling

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REVIEW: A Sense of Guilt by Maia Dylan

REVIEW: Hannah's Bliss by Dania Voss

GIVEAWAY: Drawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland

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