Release Day Blitz - Lead by Kylie Scott

 

Title: Lead
Series: Stage Dive #3

Author: Kylie Scott

Publication Date: July 29, 2014

Stay up all night with the sexy rockers in Stage Dive, the epic rock star romance series from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott, author of Lick and Play.

As the lead singer of Stage Dive, Jimmy is used to getting whatever he wants, whenever he wants it, whether it's booze, drugs, or women. However, when a PR disaster serves as a wake-up call about his life and lands him in rehab, he finds himself with Lena, a new assistant to keep him out of trouble.

Lena's not willing to take any crap from the sexy rocker and is determined to keep their relationship completely professional, despite their sizzling chemistry. But when Jimmy pushes her too far and Lena leaves, he realizes that he may just have lost the best thing that ever happened to him.  

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Lead by Kylie Scott was a fantastic read! Ms. Scott is a brilliant writer, and has an amazing ability to bring unique and quirky characters to life. I fell head over heels for David in Lick, enjoyed Mal’s antics in Play, and learned to love Jimmy in Lead. And that is just the men! Ms. Scott also is able to create fabulous, strong and wonderful women. Lena is the epitome of sassy and sexy, a woman I could relate to, and exactly the type of best friend material every girl would want.

I have to admit that in the first two books, Jimmy intimidated me. He was pegged as the black sheep of Stage Dive, an unknown factor, and a bit of a live wire. Before beginning Lead I wasn’t sure about how I would feel about Jimmy, but by the end Ms. Scott made me a convert. I am a total Jimmy fan-girl now! The third book in the Stage Dive series delves into his life and unveils the underlying issues that make Jimmy who he is, yet still keeps him a bit of a mystery. We discover Jimmy through Lena, who is hired as a sobriety companion to keep him in check. She doesn’t take shit from anyone and sticks to her guns, and thus is able to get through to Jimmy like no one else previously. 

Lena and Jimmy prove the old adage that there is a fine line between love and hate – the initial dislike and tension between them created the basis for a hot relationship. Their banter is terrific, downright hilarious at times, and talk about chemistry! This book has it in spades. It is an excellent slow burn, and the anticipation definitely pays off!

“Someone banged on the front door. Huh, that’s right, we had a visitor outside waiting in the storm. All while we wrestled it out in a pseudo-sexual manner on the front entry floor. Excellent.”

I loved that Lead felt completely new and different than Lick and Play while still showcasing the band and their crazy dynamics. Ms. Scott has perfectly made each character, relationship, and story in the series feel fresh and new, with a life of its own. It was great to see glimpses of Ev, David, Anne and Mal, and once again be integrated into their lives. All I can say is that Lead is a must read for all Stage Dive fans, and I cannot wait to get my hands on Ben’s book!!

 

~ Review by Alicia

 

 

I am going to be honest, I have not read this series yet, so coming in on book 3 I was a little hesitant. Not sure whether I would be able to follow what was going on. Let me tell you.....I LOVED IT! This is probably the first book I have read where the female lead is a take no shit bad ass woman! Lena come out strong willed from page one and I enjoyed her throughout the entire book. Most of the time the guy usually takes the domineering role. Lena holds her own in this book and I found it refreshing.

 

"You know where you can shove the list. And if you need help, let me just fetch a rubber glove and some lube and I'll be right with you." - Lena

 

Rock star Jimmy will have you swooning and the duo together, make for one incredibly funny and sexy story. I will say there is sexual tension in the book. You will find yourself going, "DO IT ALREADY!" And I will tell you this, when they do.....IT IS HOT. Kylie Scott definitely knows how to write sex.

 

"What are you doing now?" 

"What people do at tables." Strong hands held my legs apart. "Eating."

 

I am giving Lead 5 sweet, funny and sexy stars. Like I said, I haven't read the first 2 in the series and I didn't feel lost at all. That being said, I plan on going back right now and reading them.....

 

~ Review by Stacey

 

 

Kylie is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and one delightful husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet. 

 

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Blog Tour - A Fighter's Desire by L.P. Dover

 

Title: A Fighter's Desire

Author: L.P. Dover

Series: Gloves Off #1

Release Date: July 25, 2014

 

Two is always better than one.
 

Knowing a fighter’s desires and needs are one thing, but actually experiencing them is another. A Fighter’s Desire gives you not one, but two stories full of hardcore passion, angst, and action that’ll leave you breathless and aching for more.
 

Part One: Ryley and Camden Jameson, well-known MMA fighters and identical twins, were just as aggressive and passionate in the bed as they were in the ring. They loved a good fight, and that’s exactly what they got when they met Ashleigh Warren. The brothers had a habit of sharing things—including women—and she happened to be the only one they truly craved. However, the problem was getting her to agree to their proposition. It was one she couldn’t refuse, but she knew it wouldn’t be easy to win. Nonetheless, she sure as hell was going to enjoy it.
 

Part Two: Fighting temptation isn’t easy when you’re constantly around the one person you’ve desired more than any other. Gabriella Reynolds was warned by her brother, MMA Heavyweight Champion Matt Reynolds, to stay away from his friends; they only wanted one thing, and in the end they’d break her heart. She heard it, but the desire to have the one man she couldn’t led her down the forbidden path to pursue him; he also happens to be one of her brother’s best friends. Tyler Rushing can’t deny his attraction to her, and he’s afraid she’ll want more than what he can give her. When he finds out that’s not the case … everything changes. They have no choice but to keep their time a secret, and it’s a secret that’ll stay with them forever.

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When I read the blurb for this book I was very intrigued and it seemed like a book that I would like.  It didn't take me very long to read the book and I couldn't put it down. With that being said, I didn't love this book. The endings in each part just didn't do it for me and is the reason I'm only giving it 4 stars.

In part 1 you meet Ashleigh, Ryley, and Camden. Camden and Ryley are twins and MMA fighters. They are known for having one girl at the same time. One night they decide that they both want Ashleigh. Ashleigh doesn't want to be just like every other girl they've had, so they give her a special proposal. Does she except their proposal? You will have to read and find out. 

In part 2 you meet Gabriella and Tyler. Gabriella's brother is a MMA fighter and has made her off limits to all the other fighters. Tyler is an MMA fighter also. Gabriella has wanted Tyler for awhile, but Tyler holds back because of her brother. Will they finally get together despite what Gabriella's brother says?

I can't wait to read more books in this series. It would be nice to find out more about the characters and see more of a conclusion for them.

~ Review by Leah

Hot MMA fighters? Twin alpha MMA fighters? I couldn’t not read this book. While I greatly enjoyed A Fighter’s Desire, I was left wanting more and a bit confused. This book was broken up into two parts. Part one focused on Ashleigh with the twins Ryley and Camden. Part two focused on Tyler and Gabriella. Both parts overlapped as Ashleigh and Gabby were roommates and friends and all the males were MMA fighters.

Part 1 – Ashleigh and the Twins

I really loved the first part of the book. Ashleigh was a tough girl who wanted to be different than all the other women the twins shared. They offered her a proposal that she couldn’t turn down. I loved learning the differences between the twins and fell in love with Ryley.  But I was really upset with the ending. I assumed it would change in part 2, however that didn’t happen.

“We’re not in the ring tonight, baby. Tonight we aren’t fighting for money…we’re fighting for you. There are no rules.”

Part 2 – Gabby and Tyler

Gabby has been around fighters her entire life since her brother was the heavyweight champion. However, she was off limits to all the fighters, even the ones she wanted.  Finally deciding to make a move on the one she wants, Tyler, she learns her attraction is reciprocated. They allow themselves one weekend in Vegas together.

“I’ve wanted you for so long, prolonging it by making me chase you will only make things worse. I haven’t been able to think of anything else.”

Overall, this book was enjoyable. It had hot, steamy scenes with alpha males and good friendships. There was a lot of character development and I enjoyed getting to know them all. But I would have enjoyed it more if it was only one part with the entire story at once. Obviously there will be more in this series and I will read it because I need answers.

~ Review by Tiffany

 

 

USA Today Bestselling author, L.P. Dover, is a southern belle residing in North Carolina along with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she even began her literary journey she worked in Periodontics enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries. 

Not only does she love to write, but she loves to play tennis, go on mountain hikes, white water rafting, and you can’t forget the passion for singing. Her two number one fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime and those songs usually consist of Christmas carols. 

Aside from being a wife and mother, L.P. Dover has written over nine novels including her Forever Fae series, the Second Chances series, and her standalone novel, Love, Lies, and Deception. Her favorite genre to read is romantic suspense and she also loves writing it. However, if she had to choose a setting to live in it would have to be with her faeries in the Land of the Fae. 

 

 

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Blog Tour - Hourglass by K.S. Smith & Megan C. Smith

 

 

Title: Hourglass
Author: K.S. Smith & Megan C. Smith
Release Date: July 16, 2014

 

 

Best friends since birth, Brooke Reid and Savannah Prescott, spend their days working together at top fashion magazine Hourglass, while enjoying all that the Denver nightlife has to offer – but sharing a man – no way.

 

One of Denver’s most eligible bachelors, Luke Wellington, can have any woman he wants and he knows it. Putting his player skills to the test, he destroys a friendship and makes two women fall in love with him as he sits back and enjoys the best of both worlds.

 

Brooke Reid is a woman looking for her happily ever after, and the day she literally ran in to him, she thought she’d found it. Charming, charismatic, a true gentleman – what more could she ask for? Things are going perfectly until her best friend struts in the elevator and claimed his lips right in front of her.

 

Savannah Prescott is interested in one thing, having a good time with every single man Denver has to offer. Being tied down is too much of a bore for her free spirited ways. Or so she thinks, but when her best friend starts dating her Friday night fling, she realizes she may be ready to turn in her game card and settle down into a real relationship.

 

When both girls come to the realization that they are after the same man, it means all-out war. Best friends until the end, or at least until him.

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I am all for a good love triangle story. Some readers tend to shy away from them but I say, bring it on! Hourglass is a new twist on the old love triangle. It's usually a woman that can't decide which man she wants. In this book we have two women both wanting the same man and they're best friends.

While I was excited to read this story it really took me a while to get into it. I had a really hard time connecting to either character. I'm a detail oriented person and I felt like a lot of details or situations were a touch glossed over.

With all that said, the second half of the book did pick up for me and ended on a high note. I would definitely be willing to try a book by this duo of authors again.

 

~ Review by Erin

 

 

 

Let me start off by saying that Hourglass exceeded my expectations! Once I started, I couldn't put it down.  I ended up finishing it at 4 a.m. I barely got any sleep that night but it was definitely worth it!  

 

In this book you meet Brooke Reid and Savannah Prescott who have been best friends all their lives. They also both work at a top fashion magazine called Hourglass. They both end up dating the same man without knowing.

 

Luke Wellington is a very hot man that both girls risk their friendship to have.  Luke and his player ways cause the two best friends to hate each other, while he gets to have both girls to himself.

 

While I was reading this I really had no idea how it would end and I loved that!  With a lot of books I can usually tell what is going to happen and how it ends, but that was not the case with this book. I really loved both Brooke and Savannah and there wasn't one that I preferred with Luke over the other. Throughout the story the girls' friendship is both destroyed and put back together.

 

If you love stories with strong best friends, you should definitely read this book! Savannah and Brooke have a friendship that everyone should have with someone in their life! I LOVED the ending to this awesome story! It was perfect!

 

~ Review by Leah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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K.S. Smith is an aspiring new contemporary romance author. When she is not writing you will most likely find her tanning on the beautiful Florida beaches, spending time with her family and friends or dedicating her time to the military through her favorite non-profit organization.

 

K.S. Smith was born and raised in Tampa, FL and continues to build her life there in her new home with her boyfriend of ten years who will hopefully one day put all book boyfriends to shame with an out of this world proposal.

 

 

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Megan C. Smith

Megan Smith was born and raised in beautiful Tampa, Florida where she spent her days falling in love with fictional characters from a very young age.

 

After marrying her best friend she relocated to North Carolina to support her husband’s career as a U.S. Marine. During her time in North Carolina Megan was blessed with 3 beautiful children who have kept her constantly busy chasing after them and enjoying the daily routine of motherhood.

 

Most recently Megan and her family have relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida where she has spent the past few months achieving her lifelong dream of publishing her very first novel; as well as continuing to submerge herself in some of her favorite books while appreciating a glass of wine and her favorite, salted pretzel Milanos.

 

 

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Blog Tour - Fearless Love by Kennedy Kelly

 

 

 

Title: Fearless Love

Author: Kennedy Kelly

Release Date: July 14, 2014

 

 

After tragic loss, walls aren't easily destroyed.

Professor Audra Cole lives a life of heartache after losing her husband in a tragic accident. She simply goes through the motions of caring for her 5-year-old sons and puts on a brave act for her close friends and family When she hires a young man to remodel her home in hopes of helping her move on from memories of her husband, she is unprepared for who walks in. The sexy contractor, with his swagger, single dimple and caring ways, shows Audra that her heart needs a little work too.

 

Brecken Michaels has closed himself off after a devastating loss. When a beautiful, new client turns his head and makes his heart skip a beat with her quirkiness, brilliant mind and loving ways, Brecken may have to re-evaluate the blueprints of his heart.

 

Just as Audra and Brecken discover friendship and trust, a life-altering tragedy threatens the new foundation they are building. Will these two crumble under the pressure, or become FEARLESS and blend together to make one solid unit built on LOVE?

 

 

 

 

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Let me start off saying that this book really surprised me. This was a beautiful story about allowing yourself to move on and letting love into your life again with no regrets!

 

Audra, a widow and loving mother of 5 year old twins, wasn't looking for love and just wanted to learn to live again and move on with her broken life. Since her husband's death she was just a shell trying to live for her boys but her BFF Quinn was having none of that. The night Quinn got Audra to go out for the first time in a year, she meets Brecken. Audra being stubborn, wants nothing to do with him. Well life had other plans for her and as hard as she tried to avoid him, life kept throwing him her way.

 

Brecken, a delicious hunk of a man, had his eyes set on Audra from the moment she walked into the bar and he wasn't going to let her go without a fight. Since his company is going to be doing the renovations at her house, he starts working up the charm to make her see that he is the man for her. 

 

Let me say that Ms Kelly put a lot of emotion in this story and it will be tugging at your heart. We get to see all that Brecken does to convince Audra to give him a chance. He tries to show her that he can be the man she doesn't think she needs. We see Audra battle her inner demons and Brecken slowly breaking down the walls she has erected around her heart, allowing herself to feel alive again.

 

Now there are road bumps in the way to their HEA and I will say, a couple of them had me tearing up and saying there is no way you just did/said that. The secondary characters also all helped the flow of the story, especially Audra's girlfriends! I also loved the epilogue. Thank you Kennedy Kelly and I can't wait for what else you have in store for us. 

~ Review by Kara

 

 

 

 

I was born and raised in Kansas City, MO where I grew up with four older brothers. I now reside in Overland Park, Kansas. I'd always loved to write as a child. My teachers would call home not because I was in trouble but because I had a creative imagination and they wanted my parents to know about the crazy stories I was writing. I've always been a hard worker. I started working with my family's company when I was 15 and still haven't stopped. I am a wife, mother of two, hold down a full time job and am now trying to be a indie author. I have a passion for reading and before I started writing I could be found with a Kindle in my hand morning, noon and night. I'm a picky reader so it's hard to please me but I feel like I have a keen eye for a good book.

I hope you all will join me on my new journey as I release my first book Fearless Love. It can be very scary but with my passion for the written word I hope it will be well worth it.

 

 

 

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