Cover Re-Reveal: Pas de Deux by Jordan Bates

 




Title: Pas de Deux
Author: Jordan Bates
Genre: Contemporary Women's Fiction
Release Date: July 29, 2018


BLURB

My life consisted of sweet tea, ballet, and not much else. That was, until the day that race car driver Lawson Kane came crashing into my life, literally.

He was a force to be reckoned with and I found myself being pulled by that force each time I saw him.

But what am I to do when all I’ve ever known is a city life that my parents created so seamlessly for me. A life where there was no adventures or following your own heart.

A life that changed the moment I got on the plane to Alabama.

Our story may have started with a slow dance in a planetarium but it ended with our pas de deux.







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My Thoughts and Review:
This cover re-reveal has me thinking this book is long overdue for a reread.  Here is my original review from when I read it in September of 2018.

This is an amazing love story. Everyone should experience a love like this once in their life. When you know you know, don't be afraid to just go for it. That once in a lifetime love is what Lawson and Anya share. They take the risk, and jump in feet first such an amazingly beautiful love story. 





EXCERPT

“I always have you with me, sugar.” Law pulled out a photo from the inside of his jumper. It was a photo of me from our first date. I was staring up at the stars in the planetarium. I looked so in the moment, it was probably why I didn’t notice Law taking the photo.

I let a tear fall as I gave him one more kiss and backed away from the car. I glanced at where Chloe was standing with a few of the other women, but I didn’t want to join them. There was something about today that I wanted to be about me and Law. This was the next stepping stone, I realized. Moving in wasn’t the big deal, this was. If I could handle being here at this track with the nagging anxiety that something, anything, could happen to Law, then I knew what would come next.

I waited for Tony to step away and then we both made our way over to Law’s pit. I watched as some of the women left entirely, heading to the infield. I was glad Law had staked his claim of having me in the pit. I couldn’t stand being so far away from him. At least this way I had a better view of what was going on.

“We got you a few things.” Tony handed me a bag and I started to dig through.

I had taken my seat next to him on the stand in the pit where I could see the whole track from here. I pulled out a headset and a shirt from the bag. I turned the shirt over to see Sugar written on the back and on the front in small letters it said Kane Racing.

“Welcome to the team.” Tony put on his headset and then pointed to mine. I quickly tossed the shirt over the tank I had on and then put on the headset where instantly I could hear voices coming through. One was Law’s and the other Tony’s.

“Your girl’s on now,” Tony said beside me, but I heard it only through the headphones.

“I love you, Anya.” Law’s voice came through loud and clear, and I heard over the cheering of the crowd words I had only ever heard on television.

“Gentlemen, start your engines.”






AUTHOR BIO

Jordan Bates is an up and coming romance author from Florida, who is determined to write loves that last and are true to everyone who reads them.
Jordan graduated from UCF with a degree in English - Creative Writing. She has been writing since her freshman year in high school, where she finished her first and second book. Since then, she has pursued writing poetry, young adult novels, and romance novels.
When she isn't working or writing, you can find her looking for inspiration among the forests, and finding all the new food to eat. Because what's better than writing? Eating an amazing burrito.


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Review: Fighter's Secret by A Rivers

 



"When the right thing comes along, we instinctively recognize it." Devon, Fighter's Secret by A Rivers

Have you ever found that one thing that you just knew was right? It could be the right job, the right best friend, or if you are lucky the right love. This book is about finding that right thing. Devon couldn't have been more right when he said the quote above to Harley. When it's right you just know. There is no denying it, no fighting it, and it doesn't matter who is against it. It will happen.

This book is an engaging, well written story. These characters will make you fall in love with them more and more from beginning to end. I didn't want to put it down. It is an intriguing mix of sports romance, forbidden, and brother's best friend.

New Release: Fighter's Secret by A Rivers

 




Title: Fighter's Secret
Series: Crown MMA Romance #3
Author: A. Rivers
Genre: Sports Romance
Release Date: July 24, 2021


BLURB

He’s too wild, too unpredictable, and completely off-limits by my coach’s decree.

My life imploded and now I’m halfway around the world, sleeping in my brother's spare room, and trying to get my sh*t together. A new relationship is the last thing I need. Especially one with my coach-slash-brother’s protégé, cocky cage fighter Devon Green.

Devon’s big heart, sexy swagger, and determination to coax me out of my shell appeal more than they should. I’ve spent years building my defenses, but every stolen moment with him tempts me to tear them down. Unfortunately, I need to keep my hands to myself unless I’m willing to risk losing my home, my job, and my family.

I’ve stepped into the ring dozens of times before, but fighting for love is the most terrifying prospect of all. When the final buzzer sounds, will Devon and I be left standing?

Fighter’s Secret is a standalone sports romance with a confident hero who knows what he wants and a badass heroine who makes him work for it.



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EXCERPT

“So,” Devon continues, rubbing circles on his chest. “This is the part where I ask you out again, yeah?”
I sigh. “If it was, I’d have to turn you down.” Strangely, I find myself regretting that fact, and not just because my body is still wired with attraction to him. He actually seems like a nice guy, but officially off-limits, and not the right match for me anyway.
“Damn.” His lips quirk, but he doesn’t seem upset at all. “Have you decided whether you want me to back off and stop flirting with you?”
My breath quickens. Why does he have to keep asking that and putting the responsibility on me to reject him? Why can’t he be like any other douchey guy who’d ignore what I want and flirt anyway? Because while I can’t date him, I enjoy exchanging hot looks across the gym floor and I don’t want it to end.
“No, I haven’t,” I say, something fizzing in my chest. “I need more time to think about it.”
“Okay, then.” He grins crookedly. “Can I ask what’s holding you back?”
I drag a hand down my face and battle to pull myself together. Dare I be honest with him? I moisten my lips. “The thing is, I’ve recently gone through something that makes it hard for me to trust people, and I’m not denying that I’m attracted to you, but you seem like a good-time guy and that’s not what I’m looking for.”
He cocks his head, the humor fleeing his expression, and his eyes become uncharacteristically serious. “I could be more than a good-time guy for you, Harley.”
A lick of heat runs down my spine. His gaze is so intense. So honest. But from what I’ve seen of him, I’m not sure whether to believe him. The fact is, I hardly know Devon. I knew Thaklaew much better, and I still didn’t see his betrayal coming. Why should I think I’m any better at reading this guy?
“Think on it.” He touches his glove to mine. “Ready for round two?”






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AUTHOR BIO


A. Rivers writes romance with strong heroes and heroines who kick butt and take names. She loves MMA fighters, cops, military men, bodyguards, and the protective guy next door who isn’t afraid to fight the odds for love.


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Review: The Bet by Max Monroe



Title: THE BET 

Author: Max Monroe

Release Date: July 17, 2021

Genre: Romantic Comedy Standalone

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56552151-the-bet


Blurb: 

When it comes to life’s fun and games, always know:

The rules.

What’s at stake.

When to quit.


Wise words from…well…my fortune cookie. But wise words, nonetheless. 


I just wish the Fortune Cookie People had considered how hard the whole “knowing when to quit” would be to carry out when a woman like me is gambling with her feelings.

 

Heart-palpitating, vageen-tingling, butterflies-in-my-belly feelings for a noncommittal, hot-as-sin player by the name of Jude Winslow.


After a crazy night where we were both pretending to be someone else, I’ve found myself immersed in the fun of the fling. 

The thrill. 

The irresistible charm.

The pleasure of being with a man like him.


Problem is, I’m positive he’s the exact opposite of husband material, and that is a serious issue for someone who is fixated on finding her happily ever after. 


I know the rules and I know the stakes, oh wise Fortune Cookie.


Now I’d just like to know how close to self-destruction I have to get before I find the will to quit Jude Winslow.


Goodness knows, when your heart is on the line, you can’t ante up your bet with an IOU. 


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My Thoughts and Review:

The Bet is a book full of chemistry.  This opposites attract romance is full of steamy scenes, and loads of fun.  You will laugh a lot, and maybe cry a little, there will be a few times you get rather angry as well.  I truly enjoyed this book.

Jude and Sophie are similar in the fact they are both career driven and their family is important to them.  Sophie is looking for that perfect match that will check all her boxes for the perfect marriage material man.  Jude however is a no strings attached, just in it for fun kind of guy.  He does not do relationships. Sophie is prompted to give dating a try, even if the guy doesn't check all her boxes.  These two end up spending a lot of time together just having fun, lots of fun.

Sometimes love will show up and smack you in the face, even when you aren't looking for it.  This book will show you that even though you don't think you want it, you really do need it.  I am truly looking forward to more books about the Winslow family.

Author Bio: 

About five years ago, a dynamic duo of romance authors teamed up under the pseudonym Max Monroe, and, well, the rest is history...

 

Max Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of more than thirty contemporary romance titles. Favorite writing partners and long time friends, Max and Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their Facebook newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they’ve found their other half. This is their most favorite adventure thus far. ​

 

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New Release and Review: Watch Me Breathe by C.E. Johnson

 



Watch Me Breathe by C.E. Johnson is now live!



She’s a widow. And I’m not what I would consider a good role model for her young child.

It’s been a long road for me. I’ve been plagued with bad decisions and grief. You could say life sucker punched the wind right out of me.

Just like it did to the woman in the car that spun into the ditch right before my eyes. I helped calm her down until the ambulance came, and assumed I’d never see her again.

Judging by her wide eyes and the soda that poured into my lap when Montana Hutchinson delivered the drinks to my table at the town diner, I would guess she believed the same thing.

I thought we could be friends. After all, we have more in common than even she realizes.

But it seems Tana happens to be a magnet for trouble.
And I happen to be the kind of guy that can’t sit back and watch the danger unfold around her.

I’ll do anything to protect her and her daughter.

But every day I spend with her gets harder to push down the feelings growing inside of me.

Being with Tana not only proves I’m capable of love again.

I can breathe again.

Happiness isn’t something that everyone gets the privilege to have.

And there’s no way I’m about to let anyone take it away from me again.



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My thoughts and review:

So I have been waiting for Whack's book since the release of Watch Me Burn. I truly fell in love with each of the guys (Everest, Gill and Whack) with Watch Me Drown, which was the first book of C.E. Johnson's I had read. I think Whack, a.k.a Lucas, has always been my favorite though. There's just something about a big tough guy who always has a cotton candy sucker that just gets to me. He is such a strong, tough, yet soft and sweet guy, what woman wouldn't want him.

In this book we meet Tana. She is an amazing woman. A single mother doing her best to make ends meet and provide for her daughter. She is an impressive character and such a perfect match for Whack. When talking about Tana though, I can't not mention Iris, talk about child character that is written so incredibly cute that you have no choice but to love that little chick and want to pinch her little chubby cheeks. Her obsession with Mason is adorable, but her love of Wookas (Lucas) is heart melting. Also, Leslie needs a mention, Tana's mom who moved to help Tana out after her husband passed. We all know a strong woman had to have been raised by a strong woman. I know I would be afraid of crossing Leslie and meeting the wrong end of her bat.

This book had so many incredible characters. There were so many amazing scenes as well. This is a book I found easy to get lost in, and could easily loose myself in time and time again. Both Tana and Lucas have been through so much. I will say the twist at the end was one I didn't see coming at all. Once it was revealed though I just wanted to smack myself in the forehead for not seeing that sooner. I am sure no one who reads this book will see it coming until it is revealed though.



Meet C.E. Johnson



C.E. Johnson writes contemporary romance with a side of suspense. Her stories are full of emotion, heartbreak, collapsing walls, and redeeming love.

When not writing until all hours of the night, she loves to read books that feature a strong male with a soft spot for his feisty heroine. She prefers stories that rip your heart out completely, then kindly place it back into your chest with a HEA.

She lives in the Midwest with her husband, two kids, and some spoiled rotten animals.
 
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Cover Reveal: Finally You by Claudia Burgoa

 

Claudia Burgoa has revealed the cover for Finally You!

Releasing: October 12, 2021

Cover Design: Hang Le

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa brings us a snarky and sassy small-town romantic comedy full of a swoon-worthy billionaire, a second chance romance and big laughs.


Every summer Mane Cantú came to Luna Harbor to visit his grandfather.

When we were teenagers we fell in love.

We promised to be each other's forever.

He promised to come back for me.


Spoiler alert: he broke all of the promises.

I grew up, but that big heartbreak was it for me. I built a successful lavender farm and a shop and that's now my only priority.

All is well until Mane's grandfather falls ill and all the Cantú family comes back to Luna Harbor. For good.

What's worse is that Mane's now famous. Like, real-life famous, not Luna Harbor famous. He made a name for himself with his band and he and his perfect face dare to open a bar next to my store with his bandmates.

Well, he may have started the war, but I plan to finish it.

Except now we're seeing each other everywhere, and I'm starting to remember the way we used to be.

Still, I'm sticking to my guns. I'm not falling for the prodigal son.

Until one kiss changes everything.

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Meet Claudia


Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.

She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children.

She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she's the ruler of the house. She's only partially right.

When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At night, she likes to binge-watch shows with her equally geeky husband.

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New Release and Review: You Loved Me Once by Corinne Michaels

I'm losing myself trying to save everyone else...

 

You Loved Me Once by Corinne Michaels is now live!

 

From New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes a heartbreakingly beautiful standalone story about letting love in.

I'm losing myself trying to save everyone else...

As a doctor, I walk a dangerously delicate balance of being compassionate but not overly invested. The same is true in my personal life--love is a luxury I can't afford.

It isn't until Dr. Westin Grant breaks down all my walls and offers me a future, I find myself wondering if I'm brave enough to risk my heart.

When who I was and who I've tried to become collide during my clinical trial, the fate of one patient changes everything.

In a single moment, everything I've worked for is jeopardized. My integrity, my career, and even my relationship with Westin.

He loved me once, I just hope he can love me always ...

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My Thoughts and Review:

This book is everything I have come to expect from Corinne Michaels. It is full of emotion. It is full of life lessons. Most importantly it is full of love.

I loved following Serenity on her journey. She is such an incredible character. Having survived so much, trying to keep what fragments of her heart remain safe, just to watch things start to implode.

Life needs love. I think that is the most important thing to take away from this book. Life is just not worth living without love. Opening yourself up to love puts you at risk of getting hurt, but without risk there is no gain.

There were so many amazing characters in this book. For once though, I don't think there was a single one to hate or dislike. This book is emotionally a bit harder to read. It is totally worth every page of it though. 


Meet Corinne

Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed--reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

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New Release and Review: Say Yes by Kandi Steiner

 





Say Yes by Kandi Steiner is now live! 


Two strangers.
Two words.
One unforgettable summer...

When you're an artist, everything has to be perfect.

Or so I thought, until my professor told me my perfection was boring and unoriginal. Studying abroad in Florence has taught me one thing: I know nothing when it comes to what makes art truly beautiful.

So, with my professor's words in my ear, I step outside one evening and decide to say yes to any and everything I'm faced with until the sun rises.

Of course, I didn't expect him to show up.

Liam Benson, the broody, sexy, tortured artist from my class who I can't stand. He's got a sour outlook on the world and an ego so big no one could properly stroke it to his satisfaction.

When he finds out what I'm doing, he hijacks my "yes" night.
And after just twelve hours with him, I'm desperate for more.

But Liam is running from more than I could ever understand, and with his heart guarded and mind made up about life, I don't stand a chance.

I convince myself that we can keep it casual.
But walking away from him at the end of the summer is as impossible as painting outside the lines.

I used to think when you're an artist, everything has to be perfect.

Turns out everything has to be painful, and messy, and fleeting.

If only I'd known that before I fell under Liam Benson's spell.


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My Thoughts and Review:

"I don't believe in love or hate or good luck or bad luck or mistakes, and I most certainly don't believe in perfection.  Because life is just that-life. It's hard most days. Some days, it's okay.  And in the end, you only have this very moment."-Liam Benson, Say Yes by Kandi Steiner


This is one of those books that will leave you with a hangover.  While I could have, and would have loved to have devoured it in a day, I am also glad I read it at a slow leisurely pace, allowing myself time to fully digest all of the emotions this book will evoke.


I truly loved the nostalgic feeling this book gave me.  I may have been just getting ready to start high school in the summer of 1996, and have never been to Italy, but there were still so many wonderful memories of that time brought back to me with this book.  Worrying about long distance calls, disposable cameras, the bombing of the Olympics in Atlanta (ok, that one might not have been a wonderful memory but it helps make my point). 


These characters, oh these characters...... Harley with her drive to be perfect, Liam with his no commitment attitude.  Complete opposites, yet finding each other at a particular place in time and needing something from the other.  


This book is full of so many emotions.  So much angst.  Harley with her minor physical disability.  Liam feeling lost and afraid of loving.  This book in my new favorite from Kandi Steiner.


Meet Kandi


Kandi Steiner is a bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur living in Tampa, FL. Best known for writing "emotional rollercoaster" stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance -- in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you're a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she's your gal.


An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women's Studies. She started writing back in the 4th grade after reading the first Harry Potter installment. In 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her "freedom of press." She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a die hard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.


When Kandi isn't writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, talking with her extremely vocal cat, and spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys live music, traveling, anything heavy in carbs, beach days, movie marathons, craft beer and sweet wine -- not necessarily in that order.

 

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Website:  www.kandisteiner.com

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