His Risk to Take by Tessa Bailey: A Review

His Risk to Take

(Line of Duty #2)

by Tessa Bailey 

 

 

His Risk to Take

 

The greater the risk, the hotter the reward…
Homicide cop Troy Bennett had a reputation on the Chicago PD for being fearless and in control—until the night his daredevil partner is killed during a raid. From that moment on, he swears he’ll never again be responsible for the loss of a loved one.  To escape his demons, Troy transfers to the NYPD, bringing him up close and personal with Ruby Elliott, a beautiful, street-savvy pool hustler.

 

The greater the risk, the hotter the reward…

Homicide cop Troy Bennett had a reputation on the Chicago PD for being fearless and in control—until the night his daredevil partner is killed during a raid. From that moment on, he swears he’ll never again be responsible for the loss of a loved one. To escape his demons, Troy transfers to the NYPD, bringing him up close and personal with Ruby Elliott, a beautiful, street-savvy pool hustler.
Reckless and stubbornly independent, Ruby embodies everything Troy’s avoiding, but when she walks into O’Hanlon’s Pub and blows his carefully laid plans to hell, Troy knows he has to have her—risks be damned. But there’s a connection between Ruby’s shadowed past and a case Troy’s working involving a notorious Brooklyn felon, throwing her safety into jeopardy. Confronted with his biggest fear, will Troy push Ruby away to keep her safe or fight to keep her in his arms where she belongs?

 

I'm SO enjoying the Entangled Brazen line!  Sexy and Hot, each story so far has been just a little over the top, with a hero larger than life who the heroine falls for quickly. 

I LOVE these kinds of stories, so I'm such a FAN!!

 

Troy Bennett takes one look at the pool hustling Ruby, and he's SUNK.  She's everything he DOESN'T want ( a risk taker, she's vulnerable) but he can't stop himself from wanting to get in deeper with her. 

Having moved to the NYPD to basically sever all emotional ties, Ruby is the last thing he's looking for.

But Ruby is drawn to him just as hard as he's drawn to her...and she's learned her whole life that there are very few people you can count on other than yourself, and Cops are right there at the top of who you DON'T trust!

 

This one was short and sweet ( and OMG SEXY!)~ I'd like to have had a chance to delve deeper into Ruby and Troy's trust issues, because even though I totally bought them falling in love I had a harder time with Ruby and Troy trusing one another so quickly, even though they'd been tested.  They both have had a while to build the walls...but it was a novella.  I so enjoyed to the whole when he saw Ruby, Troy was sunk sexually at the first sight of Ruby ~ And Ruby couldn't resist this dirty talking, sexy cop!!

OMG, the MOUTH on this guy ~~  SWOON!

  Overall, this was a great short read. 

But DO keep in mind it's a novella! 

 

http://www.amazon.com/His-Risk-Take-Entangled-ebook/dp/B00CK51JT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369110058&sr=8-1&keywords=his+risk+to+take+tessa+bailey

The Newcomer by Robyn Carr: A Review

The Newcomer

Thunder Point #2

by Robyn Carr

~ Out June 25th!! ~

 

  

With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr looks at letting go of the past-and knowing when you've found something worth building your future on.

Single dad and Thunder Point's deputy sheriff "Mac" McCain has worked hard to keep everyone safe and happy. Now he's found his own happiness with Gina James. The longtime friends have always shared the challenges and rewards of raising their adolescent daughters. With an unexpected romance growing between them, they're feeling like teenagers themselves-suddenly they can't get enough of one another. 

And just when things are really taking off, their lives are suddenly thrown into chaos. When Mac's long-lost-and not missed-ex-wife shows up in town, drama takes on a whole new meaning. They're wondering if their new feelings for each other can withstand the pressure...but they are not going down without a fight.

Step into the world of Thunder Point, a little town on the Oregon coast where newcomers are welcomed, hearts are broken and mended, and the dramas of everyday life keep the locals laughing, crying and falling in love.

 

 

I've told you guys how in love I am with Robyn Carr's Virgin River series...she's so amazing at her characterization! 

You pity some of them, your heart breaks for others, and she can make me DESPISE some. 

 And she's not dissapointing me on that front with this series ~ BUT I'm not thrilled with the hero/heroine relationships in this one.  I wouldn't dream of telling an author what to write, but I've come to expect that when I read one of Robyn Carr's books I'm going to get a full relationship story in ONE book.  And yes, their story/relationships might continue to grow in later books, but the main characters get the HEA, the full relationship...and I'm not feeling this so far.  I am growing to love this town already, I actually CRIED during this one...so don't misunderstand me. 

 It's a fabulous book, but I felt like Mac and Gina took a back seat to the continuation of Cooper and Sarah from The Wanderer.  We got sneak peeks at their budding relationship in book 1, but not enough to pull the focus off Sarah and Coop...to me this book was more of a stepping stone, a building and getting to know the town. 

Will I get the next story?  Oh, yeah, I can't WAIT for it!

Do I hope it will focus more on the hero/heroine for that story?  YES!!

So yes, you WANT and NEED to read this.  It's a great STORY, just not a great romance. 

LOL, have I totally confused you now?? 

 

I just know that I'm totally addicted to Robyn Carr now! 

 

http://www.amazon.com/The-Newcomer-Thunder-Point-ebook/dp/B00BED26QS/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1

How Beauty Met The Beast by Jax Garren ~ a GUSH audio review!!

How Beauty Met the Beast: Book One of Tales of the Underlight UNABRIDGED by Jax Garren Narrated by Therese Plummer

The Beast

Scarred. Damaged. Living with a terrible secret. Agent of the Underlight Wesley "Hauk" Haukon has nothing left but the fight for liberty against the oppressive Order of Ananke. He's starting to lose hope... and then he sees her.

The Beauty

Despite her night job as a burlesque dancer, grad student Jolie Benoit has always played the mostly good girl. That all changes following a scorching sexual encounter with a stranger whose face she doesn't see. After she's kidnapped by thugs and rescued by a man with a very familiar voice, Jolie becomes a pawn in a struggle she never knew existed.

Hauk knows he cannot have her, and resolves to protect his heart and his secrets. But as they work together and grow closer, he finds new reason to keep fighting. Dare he risk hope in a new life, one where Jolie can see past his ravaged face and where their friendship can grow into something more?

The trilogy continues in How Beauty Saved the Beast.

Oooh, WOW!!  

I picked this up because I LOVE Carina books, and I was just intrigued by the title.  I'm a HUGE fan of Beauty & The Beast, so any book that hints at that theme I'm game.  And this was like getting the prize in a cracker jack box!  (OK, Cracker Jacks of old, because the new prizes suck, lol!) 

And this title FAR from sucked!

  I adored it from the first AWESOME, smokin' HAWT, sexy scene.  Imagine me driving down the freeway at 80 mph listening to this crazy erotic sheet smexy scene!  I was positive that everyone who drove by me knew how steamed up I was, lol!  And they didn't even actually HAVE sex! 

WOW, Jax Garren KNOWS how ratchet up the tension and steam up a scene! 

And Therese Plummer is SUCH an awesome narrator, she lays in ON, guys! 

Hauk is my verra favoritist kind of hero ~ HUGE, muscled, growly sexy voice...and even better?  He's scarred, tattooed and pierced! 

Oh, you sexy, SEXY man! 

And once he meets Jolie, a Burlesque dancer who just happens to be the daughter of a man who stands for everything Hauk despises, he locks on.  She's IT!  (Be STILL my heart!!)  Hauk belongs to a secret society, the Underlight, who endeavor to out corporations nasty, profittable secrets.  Jolie actually believes like Hauk does...and she sees beneath the scarred face and body to a man who stands for what is right and just. 

 It's only that...CAN she get beyond the scars to be with him physically? 

This is book 1, and while the story line for this one is wrapped up, the actual story of Hauk and Jolie continues on to book 2, How Beauty Loved The Beast.  I'm usually not a huge fan of this ~ I like my hero and heroine to be TOGETHER before the book ends, even if their story arc continues onto other books, i.e. Nalini Singh's Raphael and Elana.  But DAYUM, you guys....this series is FABULOUS!! 

 I just finished book 1 on my way to work today, and already I'm almost done w/ book 2! 

I can't STOP!! 

 What wonderful, flawed, personable characters.  If you haven't heard about this series, lemme tell you, go look for it!!  I bought the Kindle edition AND the Audible edition, since I already know this one I'm going to want to reread/relisten.  AND if you buy gthe Kindle edition, you get the audio discounted! 

 Can't beat that!! 

 $1.99!!  http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Beast-Tales-Underlight-ebook/dp/B0092MPT80/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368763369&sr=1-1&keywords=how+beauty+met+the+beast+by+jax+garren

$3.46 if you have the Kindle edition!! 

 http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_2?asin=B00AEURGP8&qid=1368762369&sr=1-2

Joint Twitter Party: Katie Reus & Cynthia Eden

Joint Twitter Party: DARK NIGHTS, DANGEROUS MEN [Box Set] w/ Katie Reus & Cynthia Eden #DarkNights

It’s a Joint Twitter Party Celebration!

• Are you a fan of ‘firsts?’ You know, those first books of hot new series?
• Are you always looking to get your hands on a new sexy series?
• Do you love your romance heroes all sorts of sexy?
• Do you want the opportunity to ask questions about this new box set from six new authors?

Now’s your chance!! On Tuesday, May 21, from 7-8pm EST, USA Today Bestselling authors Katie Reus and Cynthia Eden, will be hosting a Twitter party to answer reader questions and dish out some exclusive teasers and info on this new box set and their own books found inside of this new HOT box set!

Meet Author Katie Reus

Katie fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in psychology and working too many jobs she hated, she finally figured things out.

She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense. Her publishers include Carina Press, Harlequin Nocturne and NAL/Signet Eclipse (Penguin). Regardless of genre, she always includes a happy ending. When she’s not creating stories she loves spending time with her husband and family.

Connect with Katie at:

Twitter ID | Facebook | Website | Goodreads author page | Blog | Amazon Author Page

Meet Author Cynthia Eden

Cynthia Eden is a national best-selling author of paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels. Her books have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, and her novel, DEADLY FEAR, was named a RITA® finalist for best romantic suspense.

Cynthia is a southern girl who loves horror movies, chocolate, and happy endings. She has always wanted to write (don’t most authors say that?), and particularly enjoys creating stories about monsters–vampires, werewolves, and even the real-life monsters that populate her romantic suspense stories.

Cynthia’s foreign sales for her books include translations to Japan, Germany, Thailand, and Brazil.

(Back in the day…) Cynthia graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama where she studied Sociology (because people interest her) and Communication (because she likes to write about said people). Cynthia has worked as a college admissions counselor, a teacher, and as an editor. But now, Cynthia is thrilled to be spending her days making up stories.

Connect with Cynthia at:

Website  |  Twitter  | Facebook  |  Goodreads  |  Blog

DARK NIGHTS, DANGEROUS MEN [Box Set] by [6] NYT & USA Today Bestselling Authors

Title: Dark Nights, Dangerous Men
Authors: New York Times and USA Today Bestselling authors: Elisabeth Naughton, Cynthia Eden, Katie Reus, Laura Wright, Alexandra Ivy, Joan Swan
Genre: Paranormal Romance, romantic suspense, contemporary romance
Heat Level: Hot
Tags/elements: Paranormal, shifters, romance, sensual, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, first books of a series, bestselling authors, box set, box set of first in a series,alpha hero
Publishing Date: May 21, 2013 
Format: ebook

Grab Your Copy Stating MAY 20!!

This HOT Box Set will be ONLY $0.99 during the release week ONLY!!

Twitter Party Information:

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; 7pm – 8pm EST

What: Twitter Party to celebrate the release of DARK NIGHTS, DANGEROUS MEN. The new box set of first books from a series by NYT and USA Today Bestselling authors: Elisabeth Naughton, Cynthia Eden, Katie Reus, Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright, and Joan Swan!

Hashtag: #DarkNights

Hosts: @KatieReus & @CynthiaEden | Moderated by: @lit_connect

Prizes:

Pre-registration Prizes:

• Autographed copy of Mating Instinct by Katie Reus

• Heart of the Jaguar ebook by Katie Reus

• (5) Dark Nights, Dangerous Men ebooks

• Autographed copy of Avenging Angel By Cynthia Eden

• Autographed copy of Angel In Chains by Cynthia Eden

Twitter Party Door Prizes:

• Heart of the Jaguar ebook by Katie Reus

• Swag pack from Katie Reus (Moon Shifter trading cards, RSS mouse pad, magnet, bookmarks, etc.)

• Digital copy of the Red Stone Security series box set Volume 1 (books No One to Trust, Danger Next Door & Fatal Deception)

• Autographed copy of Primal Possession

• Custom-made Red Stone Security series flask

• $20 Amazon.com gift card from Cynthia Eden

• $20 Barnes & Noble.com gift card from Cynthia Eden

• Autographed copy of Avenging Angel by Cynthia Eden

• Two digital copies of BOUND IN DEATH by Cynthia Eden

• Grand prize: signed collection of the Moon Shifter series by Katie Reus (Alpha Instinct, Primal Possession & Mating Instinct) AND  a signed collection of the FALLEN books by Cynthia Eden (Angel of Darkness, Angel Betrayed, Angel in Chains, and Avenging Angel)

http://litconnect.com/joint-twitter-party-dark-nights-dangerous-men-box-set-katie-reus-cynthia-eden

Moon by Laurann Dohner: A Review

Moon (New Species #10)

by Laurann Dohner

  Dr. Joyce Yards has never met anyone as irresistible as 466. Their therapy sessions are growing hotter, his raw sexual hunger becoming aggressive, and he refuses to discuss anything except the possibility of getting her naked. Joy understands the dire consequences if she indulges her passion. It will break her heart but she must walk away.Moon has been drugged, his memory shattered, and he’s now little more than feral, a dangerous threat to everyone. In their need for help, the NSO doctors turn to the only female Moon ever cared about—the one who left him behind two years ago.

Moon isn’t the same male Joy once knew. There are no rules now. If sex tames the wild beast and triggers his fractured memories, allowing him moments of lucidity, then Joy will give him everything, body and soul. She’ll do whatever it takes to save him—even at the cost of her own life.

Joy was 466's shrink when he was first released from Mercile industries (there's a whole back story here, and while technically you COULD read this as stand alone for the romance, to really know what's going on here you need to have at least read the first few in the series) and before the New Species have established their Homeland, the first of their 'safe zones' for their kind.  Moon was enamored of Joy, and it was obvious that he was beginning to bond with Joy, Dr. Joyce Yards ~ but Joy was fearful that if she gave in to the want she had for Moon she'd doom them both.  At that point the New Species weren't integrated into the world, and a decision still hadn't been made about how or where they'd land.  Fearing that it could go really bad for them both, Joy fled without saying goodbye to Moon...

It's 2 years later and Moon had been shot with an unknown drug while patrolling the wall above the New Species Homeland that has caused him to become feral, and lose all memories of the life he's lead for the last 2 years.  Seeing that no one could get through to him, his New Species counterparts call on Dr. Joyce Yards, thinking she might be able to break through where noone else has...and she DOES.  Moon responds to her immediately, at least sexually...and Joy is able to bring him back from the effects of the drug...temporarily.  But Joy is determined to help Moon find his way back, so she'll continue to fight for him any way she can.

I so love this series ~ it's totally over the top, the characters love is larger than life, the heroes are huge, sexy, growly...and love their heroines insanely, in such a protective way.  OMG!!  Sign me up!!

Moon wasn't my favorite new species so far, but I did really like him, and really, really enjoyed his man love for his bestie Harley (hope we get his book soon!!).  His attraction for Joy was instant, but not quite as fierce or overwhelmingly instant as some of my fav New Species.  But I enjoyed this book so much, and zoomed through it...and NEVER let it be said that Laurann Dohner can't heat up the pages between a book, because whoa, Momma...the sex scenes are HAWT!! 

M

LOVED it!! 

Midnight's Kiss by Donna Grant ~

Part 1 of Midnight's Kiss by Donna Grant is out TODAY!!

 

Midnight’s Kiss Part 1 Dark Warriors May 14, 2013

Midnight’s Kiss Part 2 Dark Warriors May 21, 2013

Midnight’s Kiss Part 3 Dark Warriors May 28, 2013

Midnight’s Kiss Part 4 Dark Warriors June 4, 2013

 

 

 

ISBN-10: 1250017262

ISBN-13: 978-1250017260

Mass Market Paperback

Dark Warriors #5

June 4, 2013

Midnight’s Kiss

Dr. Veronica Reid is a world-renowned archeologist whose Druid abilities help her to unearth ancient magical items. The arrival of the all-too-attractive and charismatic Arran MacCarrick puts her on the defensive when he begins to question how she really finds her artifacts…until an unknown foe attacks and Ronnie discovers that Arran has a secret as great as her own. Together, they unleash an all-consuming passion that won’t be denied…

Immortal Warrior Arran is on a mission to find the spell to bind the god within him. But one look at the impossibly beautiful Ronnie and he knows there is more to her than meets the eye. With danger lurking around every corner and an undeniable hunger that grows with every kiss, Arran must reveal who he is to keep Ronnie from his nemesis. Now he is left with no choice but to fight—or fall—for the woman he loves…

 

Nook: http://bit.ly/VEFWnR

Kindle: http://amzn.to/Y59cis

Kobo: http://bit.ly/10L9C4c

iBooks: http://bit.ly/13wK64D

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Midnight’s Captive

by Donna Grant

Giveaway ends June 10, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_choose_address/49579

 

 

 

 

ARMED AND DANGEROUS by Jo Davis Blog Tour!

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

A Sugarland Blue Novella, Book 0.5

April 2, 2013

Available at:  Amazon | B&N | Kobo

From the author of the popular Firefighters of Station Five series comes a sizzling new novella about Sugarland’s favorite cop—and the courageous woman destined to steal his heart...
When Detective Shane Ford, Sugarland’s favorite man in blue, and Juvenile Detective Daisy Callahan work together on a dangerous case, they find themselves ignoring their professional instincts and falling hard. But when their romance gets in the way of their job—and puts both their lives in jeopardy—Shane vows to break things off. But as they’re about to discover, this kind of steamy passion is impossible to deny…

Includes a preview of the first book in Jo Davis’ new Sugarland Blue series, Sworn to Protect.  

SWORN TO PROTECT

Sugarland Blue, Book 1

May 7, 2013

Available at:  Amazon | B&N | Kobo

Sugarland loves their men in blue, especially Detective Shane Ford. But Shane’s mission to protect and to serve has just gotten personal.... 

Detective Shane Ford, Sugarland’s favorite cop, has been blindsided by the sudden death of his best friend, NFL star Brad Cooper, and by becoming the legal guardian of Brad’s son, Drew—a bitter, angry sixteen-year-old with a dangerous secret. Shane is determined to pry the truth from Drew, but he manages only to alienate him—and winds up going head-to-head with Juvenile Officer Daisy Callahan, whose job is to protect the teen’s best interests.

Shane has always been drawn to Daisy’s beauty and strength, but he’s determined not to allow their intense attraction to interfere with his duty ever again. It’s a vow that will prove difficult to keep, as the realities of Shane and Daisy’s blossoming love and their growing bond with the grieving teen propel Shane headlong into danger for the new family he has sworn to protect.

National Bestselling author Jo Davis is best known for her popular Firefighters of Station Five series written as Jo Davis, and her dark, sexy paranormal series Alpha Pack, written as J.D. Tyler. PRIMAL LAW, the first book in her Alpha Pack series, is the winner of the National Reader's Choice Award in Paranormal. She's also been a multiple finalist in the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a finalist for the Bookseller's Best Award, has captured the HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, and has been a two-time nominee for the Australian Romance Readers Award in romantic suspense. 

Jo's books regularly appear on the Neilson Bookscan, Barnes and Noble, BooksOnBoard, and Amazon bestseller lists, among others.

Jo is currently at work on a new contemporary romance series titled SUGARLAND BLUE for NAL/Signet Eclipse, a spin-off of her Firefighters of Station Five series scheduled to debut in April 2013 with the kick-off novella ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Book 1, SWORN TO PROTECT, is being released May 7, 2013. She's also publishing a new FBI series, ARMED AND DEADLY, set to debut in April 2013 with ONE LAST KISS. Jo lives in Texas with her two kids and a cute Boston terrier.

Connect with Jo:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

Jo is giving away the following prizes on her tour:

Grand Prize:

$25.00 Gift Card to Amazon or B&N and an autographed paperback of SWORN TO PROTECT

Runners-up:

Eight (8) runners-up will receive an autographed paperback of SWORN TO PROTECT

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MORE RT Kansas City pics ~ and Chance to WIN!!

So LOTS more pics today ~

and I'll be giving one commenter a box o' swag from RT2013!!

Just tell me who your Rock Star Author is! 

RT had banners of past RT's, authors we've all loved...

it was so neat! 

GREAT food in Kansas City!!

Lexxie Couper taking a pic of me taking a pic of her!!

Dawn & Joy!!

Victoria Dahl, who is gorgeous in person too!

Our pic got photo bomed by Vivian Arrend!

I love wolfies!!

Lauren Dane and Alyssa Day ~

Lovely AND Talented!!

Mari Carr, who is one of the nicest people EVAH!

Kristen Callihan!

Ooh, bought ALL those hot Firemen books!!

Jules Bennett who is just as bubbly & sweet in person

as she is online!!  Smooches!!

I LOVES me some Dana Marie Bell!

Me & Lora Leigh

Lora Leigh showing off her new tat!

Maya Banks and Julie Garwood!

How'd you like to go all Misery on those two??

Oooh, that BOOKS!!

Jessie Potts HEA Blogger, and one of the funniest

people I know! 

Thea Devine ~ YEAH, you remember those books!

Myself & Brenda Novak...was total accident I ran into her,

but she was such a sweetie & so NICE!

Maya & Julie again ~ yup, author crush!

Joy, READY for her Kansas City strip!

Coreene Callahan, who is SO fun!

Vicky Dreiling

Yes, those ARE Jude Devereaux ARC's ~

and YUP, I got one!

Jaci Burton!!

Ahhh, more dinner!

Karina Cooper ~ and ya'll, she is PRECIOUS!!

OMG, Lara Adrian!!

The SQUEE...

AND she told about her new Companion book, which

will include Gideon & Savannah's story!!