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Monday, March 4, 2019

Game Planner by BJ Harvey

Title: Game Planner
Series: Game #6
(Interconnected Standalone - Final Book in Series)
Author: BJ Harvey
Genre: Steamy Rom Com
Release Date: February 25, 2019







Never underestimate a man with a plan.

From USA Today Bestselling Author BJ Harvey comes the last novella in the romantic comedy Game series. This time its Nat and Jase - best friends of Matt and Mia from Game Player - to tell their journey towards a happy forever after.
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Natalie Chase has always been on the upside of crazy. The free-spirited, outspoken, freak-out-at-the-drop-of-a-hat kind. Having dated every type of man you can think of, she's given up hope of finding the right guy, so she goes for the right-for-now variety.

Then Jase Cleary happens.

Jase with his go-get-her attitude that's squarely set on Nat and Nat alone. He’s perfect for her in every way. He copes with her crazy, loves her without question, and even takes her unconventional family in stride.

Now they’re about to get married and she can't seem to get a word in edge wise when it comes to the wedding. Whatever happened to happy wife, happy life?

What she doesn’t realize is Jase is a man with a plan, one she’ll never see coming and she’ll not soon forget.



“So, I said my family were a little different.”

“Yes, but that doesn’t matter to me.”

“I know,” I say with a sigh, “but you’re saying that before you’ve experienced the craziness that is my parents and their life choices.”

He lifts my hand to his mouth and presses a soft kiss to my knuckles. “I’ve experienced you and your crazy. That’s all the information I need.”

“Hey!” I try to sound indignant, but my laugh gives me away.

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

“Okay. I’m suitably warned. But I still say you’re worrying over nothing. They created you. And I love you, so I’m gonna love them. Besides, you met my family, and that went okay.”

“Your mom and dad are like Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver. Just with more money.”

“They’re just Mom and Dad to me.”

“You’re the apple of their eye.”

He shrugs. “I’m their only son. I can’t help that they got it right the first time and didn’t want to risk having a devil child second time around.”

“Can you stop being so goddamn perfect?” I ask.

Now it’s his turn to laugh. “Never. Now tell me where to turn, because I’m starting to think you’re taking me somewhere to dispose of my body.”

“Not quite, but close.”

“Fucking fantastic,” he mutters, and I hold my breath when a few moments later, my parents’ “commune” comes into view.

”Ah… baby, something you wanna tell me?” he asks, pulling his truck to a stop outside the middle house. To anyone else—okay, everyone else—the three connected houses in front of us may seem a bit strange. Maybe houses is a bit of a stretch. Picture three large trailers in an H-like formation with two covered paths connecting them all to each other.

I undo my seatbelt and turn to face him. “Right. The house on the left is where Malcolm sleeps. The middle is for Mom and Dad, and the one on the right is for Justice. Mom lives part-time with him and part-time with Dad, and Dad is the same with Malcolm.”

His forehead bunches as if he’s trying to get his head around the complicated sleeping arrangements of the four adults in my life. “Do they have a schedule?”

“No, just a three-on, three-off roster.”

He jerks back. “You’re joking, right?”

I giggle and shake my head. “Nope.”

“Damn. I hope you don’t expect me to share you with anyone else. I’m not sure I could keep to any roster.”













BJ Harvey is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the Bliss Series. She regards herself as a smut peddler, suspense conjurer, and a funny romance thinker upper. An avid music fan, you will always find her singing some hit song badly and loving every minute of it. She’s a wife, a mom to two beautiful girls, and hails from what she considers as the best country in the world—New Zealand—although she currently lives in Perth, Australia.



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A Risky Prospect by Elizabeth Barone




Title: A Risky Prospect

Series: River Reapers MC #2
Author: Elizabeth Barone
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Cover Design: Natasha Snow
Release Date: March 18, 2019





Blurb


Brash social worker
Olivia has been through her own personal hell and come out the other side,
tattered but determined to make things better in her corrupt town—no matter the
cost. Her roommate's current situation is the perfect place to start.

When ex-con Cliff's
wild ol' lady Olivia comes to him and the River Reapers for help, he's on
board. His vigilante motorcycle club can get the job done, and it'll help
convince Olivia to take the next step in their relationship.

But when Olivia's
traumatic past walks through the club's doors, there's no stopping her from
doing whatever it takes to settle her own score. Even if it means crossing a
line that Cliff might not be able to pull her back from.

If you like dark romances with vengeance, heat, and a
hero who makes you swoon, you'll love A Risky Prospect, Book 2 in
the River Reapers MC series.

Buy A Risky Prospect now!

AUTHOR'S NOTE: You
must read Book 1, A Disturbing Prospect, before reading A
Risky Prospect
.








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Excerpt

Cliff steps toward me, his eyes soft. I hold open my arms
awkwardly. He passes the little girl to me. "Got her?" he asks, his
hand brushing mine.

The heat from his skin scorches mine, igniting a fuse that
threads through every one of my limbs. My pinky twitches toward his, wrapping
around his before I have the chance to stop myself. All I want to do is lean
into him, let him hold both Jimmy and me, let myself give in to the current.
But I know that if I do, I'll sink into him like a stone, falling too deep to
ever come back up for air.

Because when I love, I love with my whole heart, with every
inch of my marrow. And when I do, I forget who I am, lose sight of what's good
and what isn't. Love destroyed me, and I only barely put myself back together.
I'm still far too broken.

Cliff deserves better.

His pinky hooks around mine, squeezing for a heartbeat. Then
he releases me, relinquishing Jimmy into my arms. With devastation in his eyes,
he drops his gaze. Then he walks away, leaving me cold.



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Author Bio


Elizabeth Barone writes books starring badass belles who
chose the other path because her life is just as offbeat. Before publishing her
debut novel, she was a chef, web designer, apprentice teacher, and retail
soldier, but writing is her first love. It took a debilitating autoimmune
disease to make her realize it was time to chase her dream.

Elizabeth is the author of over a dozen contemporary romance
and suspense novels. She lives in Connecticut with her real-life book boyfriend
(husband) Mike and their feisty little cat Squirt.


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The Dark Side of Chemistry by Ryleigh Sloan



Title: The Dark Side of Chemistry
Author: Ryleigh Sloan
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Cover Design: Spines and Designs
Release Date: March 25, 2019



Blurb

One mistake.



They say you can’t be in love with two people at the same time, but that’s
exactly what happened to me. I knew it would catch up with me one day but I
didn’t expect that when I went down, I’d take Trent and Jensen along with me.
Trent has always been the loving and dependable one—Jensen, unpredictable,
cruel . . . and compelling.



When Trent was given orders to deploy to Afghanistan to test a highly
classified and dangerous serum, I couldn’t shake the feeling that life was
about to irrevocably change. Little did I know how much. My secret was just
what an unknown enemy needed to destroy our lives.
And he did.



I made a mistake once, and now we’re all paying for it...









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Excerpt



We were
nearly there when I noticed the Lt. Colonel staggering toward us from the
elevator on the opposite side of the hallway. I thought fast on my feet and did
the only thing I could do—and quite frankly the only thing I’d wanted to do
since I saw Skyla in her hotel room. I grabbed her face and kissed her with
such intensity it took my breath away.
Pulling her
closer to me, I deepened the kiss; flicking my tongue over hers, a low groan
escaped my lips. Up to this moment, I hadn’t realized just how much I’d missed
her lips on mine, craved the taste of her. In that moment, I realized how it
must feel for an addict when he gets his fix. Her hands curled into my hair and
as I looked into her face, I was shocked at what I saw there. She wanted me, I
could see it in her eyes, feel it in the hands that were roaming my back. She
was so close to me that I could feel her heart racing beneath the thin material
of her dress and frantic need overwhelmed me.
I ran my
hands down her waist to her tight ass and pulled her hips flush with mine, my
cock pressed against her stomach. When she closed her eyes and whimpered ever
so softly, I started walking us toward Stephenson’s room. I would have her, I had to have her. A sound penetrated the
haze of lust and without breaking the kiss, I flicked my eyes in the direction
of the sound. The Lt. Colonel had just stumbled into his room and was closing
the door. It was as though a bucket of ice was thrown over me.
What the
hell was I doing? And what was she doing kissing me back that way? She was Trent’s.
My hands
shot out to Skyla’s shoulders and I pushed her back. The surprise and hurt radiating
from her face fueled my anger. I wanted to hurt her the way she hurt me—show
her what it felt like to have her feelings disregarded.
“Easy
there, tiger, I know Trent’s been away for a while and you are . . .
frustrated . . . but I’m not into my brother’s sloppy seconds.” I
watched the deep red flush creep up her neck and knew I’d gone too far, but I
couldn’t stop myself. Forcing a chuckle from my throat, I walked away, leaving
her gaping after me.
“What the
hell, Jensen?” Skyla yelled, grabbing my shoulder and catching me off guard, so
my back slammed into the wall. She jabbed her finger into my chest and all I
could do was blink at her. “You kissed me,
your hands were all over me!”
I pulled my
lip into an arrogant sneer I didn’t feel. The same look I’d given her countless
times to hide the pain. I leaned in, my lips brushing her ear. I felt her
shiver and loaded my voice with contempt. “Don’t get your panties in a bunch.
Stephenson was coming and I had to do something to save us from suspicion. We’re
on an assignment, Sky. Not a real date. Don’t get pissy with me because you got
carried away by a simple kiss.”
Her hand
came around to slap me across the face but I saw it coming and grabbed her
wrist. Squeezing hard, my eyes narrowed into thin slits as I looked down at
her.
“Watch
yourself, Skyla, we wouldn’t want Trent to pick on the underlying
. . . tension between us now would we?” Seeing the look of panic on
her face, I added bitterly, “Don’t worry, I won’t tell if you don’t. I mean,
what’s one more secret between us, right?”
Turning on
my heel, I left her there to glare after me and descended the stairwell to the
ballroom. I fucking hated myself.










Author Bio



Ryleigh Sloan is a romance author with a masters degree in
being an indecisive control freak. Her favorite pastime is driving her friends
crazy by writing multiple books at once. 

Following the advice of established authors to read, read,
read in order to hone one's craft, she does just that and engrosses herself in
as many romance novels as she can get her hands on. Her bad habit of writing
more than one book at a time carries over to her reading and she can be found
reading, and listening to multiple titles at once and enjoying every moment.




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Protect Me by Cassandra Hallman & J.L. Beck


Protect Me
Cassandra Hallman & J.L. Beck
(A Broken Heroes Novel #2)
Publication date: March 1st 2019
Genres: Adult, Romance, Thriller

She needed protection from my family…

I needed protection from her heart…

She was my ex-best friends little sister. Shy, gorgeous as hell and did I mention completely off limits.

Well that is until she lands on my doorstep begging me for protection from my brother. She has no idea the kind of world she’s walked into, or that I’m no better of a man then the one searching for her.

But when she offers me her v-card the last thing she has in exchange for protection I cant deny such a tempting offer.

She’s everything I want, and nothing I can have.

When my brother finds out she’s under my protection, that I’ve been hiding her under his nose this whole time he gives me an ultimatum…

Marry her, or kill her…and since there’s no way in hell I’m going to let him kill her I decide to make her mine..forever.

**This is book two in the series but it can be read as a complete standalone. It contains NO-CLIFFHANGERS, NO CHEATING, and has a HEA. It is a dark mafia/crime romance and contains subject matter not suitable for all readers.**

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EXCERPT:

I feel him pull away slowly, his lips feather light against mine until he’s completely gone. And like a flower misses the sun’s warmth at night, I miss Damon’s lips against mine. His warmth seeps into me, showing me a side of him I’d been certain didn’t exist. My brown eyes bleed into his sleepy, coffee-colored ones. His gaze never wavers from mine, and I watch as something swims in his eyes—an unreadable emotion. Deep down, I know I’ll be okay. I don’t know how I know this or why, but I can feel it in Damon’s gaze—like a protective blanket coating my body.

The moment ends, and with little effort, Damon pulls me to his chest. I rest my head against his warm skin. The sound of his heart beating fills my ears, its steady rhythm calming me. As his hands glide down my arms, goosebumps cover my skin.

After today, I was certain I’d never let him touch me again, but now I’m not so sure.

His hold on me tightens, instinctually, as if he wants to make sure I don’t go anywhere. Shock twists deep inside me as he brings his other hand to my head, burying his thick fingers into my brown mane. When he starts playing with the natural curls at the ends of each strand, I nearly moan.

His touch relaxes me, soothes me. I don’t want this moment between us to end.

“Don’t be scared. You have no reason to be scared of me.” He licks his lips before smiling at me. “I’m a bastard, a killer, and the worst man to be in your presence, but I’ll do whatever I can to protect you,” he whispers before his hand stills in my hair, cradling my head against his body.



Author Bio:

J.L. Beck is a USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, she has written over fifty different romance novels. She started her journey of writing back in 2014 and hasn't slowed down a second since then.

She's captivated by real romance, and loves reading about strong "ALPHA" males, as well as sassy heroines that know or may not know what they want. She is best known for delivering a happily ever after but has ended things on a cliffhanger a time or two.

When she's not typing away at her next book you can find her being a mom to her two adorable kiddos and wife to her high school sweetheart.

She's obsessed with Starbucks, social media, and is definitely more of a dog person than cat.

Born and raised in Germany, Cassandra moved to the United States when she was eighteen. She's now a stay-at-home-mom to three boys and happily married. She always had a love for reading, that love slowly transpired into writing. She put fingers to keyboard and started writing about the dark side of romance. She is known for her intriguing stories and complex characters.


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Hate to Love Him Kendrick Place Series, Book Three by Jody Holford


Hate to Love Him

Kendrick Place Series, Book Three
by Jody Holford
Publication Date: July 17, 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
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Brady Davis is as happy as he is charming. Usually. Unless he’s in the same room with the frustratingly gorgeous antidote to his cheer. Mia Kendrick is headstrong and determined. She’s done with men who stand in her way—even if he has arms like Thor and a smile that makes her dizzy. Whenever they’re together, sparks fly—both the bad and good kind.

When Mia returns home to take over management of Kendrick Place, Brady is worried her focus on big business could be the end of his tight-knit home and the family he’s created there. Mia may have the power to change everything, but Brady could have the power to change her mind…if he can get inside her heart.

About Jody Holford


I’m a mom and wife first and many things after. I’m a best friend and a regular friend. A daughter, sister, auntie, and a teacher. I am a book lover, a shopper, a pajama-wearer, movie-watcher, worrier, over-thinker, and a wanna-be-good-Samaritan. I’m a Gemini, a nervous talker, and an emotional writer. I am represented by Frances Black of Literary Counsel.