Take by Ella Frank - Really how have you not one clicked this book already?

Take by Ella Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To be honest here – Try by Ella Frank was my first standalone in the m/m genre. I was hooked from page one. So to say I was patiently awaiting the next installment of Logan and Tate would be a total lie. I waiting, not so patiently and got up in the middle of the night to purchase this as soon as it went live. I was not disappointed.

This book is written so eloquently and touched on very real life experiences by both Tate and Logan. I found myself extremely emotional at some points in the story, so much so I had to put it down and walk away. Anger, tears, laughter – all of these are things that I felt as I read.

Almost like a standby character, because of her writing style, I felt the heat of the passion and feelings Tate and Logan carry for each other. Both are alpha males that have so much emotion for each other it overshadows the bad things that happened in the past. Opening up is equally difficult for each of them. When they finally do – it’s explosive, panty melting hot, emotional and raw.

Coming to terms with the demons they experienced in their past relationships, they depend on each other to be strong when they need it. Overcoming what happens to Tate almost tears them apart, but they prevail, making their relationship stronger. Bringing them closer than ever and fulfilling what each of them needs – unconditional love.

Not a cliffhanger, but a set-up for the 3rd book in this series, Ella ends on a great note. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for Tate, Logan and the whole crew. Characters you will fall in love with and want to have in your life.
I give this book 5 stars.


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Kathryn Kelly's Book Blitz of Misunderstood and Misdeeds

Johnnie “John-boy” Donovan is the new VP of the Death Dwellers’ MC and while the club president, his cousin Christopher “Outlaw” Caldwell is on his honeymoon Johnnie is left in charge. With Outlaws return just a week away, he just wants things to run smoothly without a hitch, but trouble is brewing for the Death Dwellers and an evil from his past may be back to haunt him. Kendal Miller an attorney and the ex-girlfriend to Spoon the club President of The Torpedoes’ MC. She is in over way over her head and when her little sister is taken Kendall needs to do whatever it takes to get the information on the Death Dwellers’ Club before it’s too late. Can Johnnie trust the mysterious red haired woman who showed up naked to his cousin’s bachelor party? Can Kendall rely on the handsome blond biker that made a lasting impression on her mind, body and heart to help her get her sister back? Lives will be lost and hearts will be broken in the third book of The Death Dwellers MC Series. Warning: FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. CONTAINS PHYSICAL ABUSE, VIOLENCE, RAPE, AND EXCESSIVE PROFANITY. EXCERPT: His gaze flickered over her hair, her eyes, her nose. Her mouth. The silver in his beautiful eyes swallowed up the gray, leaving behind a burning intensity that melted Kendall’s insides. Looking at him, smelling his cologne, hardened her nipples and wet her panties. Because he was her illusion. The man she hadn’t expected to see again but whose memories she clung to. “Hello, gorgeous,” he greeted with a heart-stopping smile. “What brings you back to my club?”

 John “Johnnie” Donovan is determined to make his relationship work with Kendall Miller, the attorney he met during his cousin’s birthday party. Before he can move on with his future, however, he still has loose ends to tie up from the past in the person of a rival MC’s president who is also Kendall’s ex-boyfriend. As Johnnie tries to balance his club life and personal life, another tragedy forces him to make a choice between the two. Will Johnnie be able to live with the choices he makes? Kendall Miller is trying to pick up the pieces of her life in the wake of her ex-boyfriend’s assault. She’s ready to move on with her life and the man of her dreams, the sexy VP of the Death Dwellers MC. She demands his complete attention and isn’t willing to share her man with all the baggage of the MC. She doesn’t want to be an afterthought to him nor does she want to live her life in the midst of the clubhouse, especially with the competition taking place between Kendall and the club president’s wife. Then, catastrophe strikes and Kendall’s life is once again altered. Can she and Johnnie have a future together or has their love been doomed from the beginning? EXCERPT: Instead of Megan or any other woman, Johnnie stepped in and leaned against the door. He’d been running his fingers through his hair a lot, so the blond strands lay all over his head. The sadness in his eyes made her heart twist and she stepped closer to him before gliding her fingers along his jawline. The stubble that had grown since he’d shaved this morning scraped against her fingertips. She wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her nose against his neck, inhaling his scent. Smoke. Alcohol. The faintest hint of aftershave. Musk. And him. Johnnie. She planted kisses against his throat and up to his mouth. He groaned and pulled her closer, taking control of the kiss and dipping his tongue into her mouth. Heat pooled low in her belly, her pussy slickening in need. “I’m so glad you’re here with me, gorgeous,” he whispered, thumbing her nipples and thrusting his erection against her. Kendall melted at his words and smiled, pulling back to stare into his eyes, burning with a silver intensity that seemed to reach into her soul. But she wouldn’t tell him again that she loved him right now. He was dealing with too much. Besides, she wanted to know how deep his feelings went for her. She couldn’t face his rejection. “Come out with me?” he asked quietly. “I’m about to tell a hilarious story about K-P. Well, it’s more about us but K-P walked in at the end and—“ He rubbed the back of his neck and he shrugged before forcing a smile onto his lips. “I’d like you to be out there.” Unable to deny him as much as she wanted to ask they return to their room, Kendall nodded. His grin wasn’t as bleak. Grabbing her hand, he moved away from the door, opened it, and then guided her out. He went to the center of the floor and whistled to call attention to himself. “You’d never know just by looking at our ugly mugs how two little guys have woven their way into our hearts,” he began when the room fell silent. “I’m going to be a father, too, thanks to my old lady.” He nodded to Kendall and she blinked, heat rising to her cheeks, not expecting Johnnie to make such an announcement. Claps and catcalls reached Kendall, Johnnie’s loudest of all. She didn’t know how to feel about having so much attention focused on her and wished Johnnie would’ve discussed his intentions with her, so she could’ve been better prepared. Sliding into the seat she’d had earlier, she ignored the stares directed at her, balling her hands into fists to keep from screaming at everyone to focus elsewhere. Like on Johnnie, who was finally launching into the story he’d mentioned to her in the bathroom. Losing herself in the cadence of his voice, Kendall blocked out everyone else and focused on the anecdote.
 

READING ORDER: Misled (#1) (H/h: Outlaw and Meggie) December 5, 2013 Misappropriate (#1.5-novella) (H/h: Outlaw and Meggie) February 7, 2014 Misunderstood (#2) (H/h: Johnnie and Kendall) April 5, 2014 Misdeeds (#2.5-novella) (H/h: Johnnie and Kendall) June 5, 2014 Misbehavior (#3) (H/h: Val and Zoann) September 17, 2014 Misguided (#4) (H/h: Mortician and Bailey) December 5, 2014 Misconduct (#5) (H/h: Digger and Peyton) Spring 2015

   

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 Kathryn Kelly is living her dream and writing books. Everyone who follows Kat on Facebook is well aware of her relationship with her mother. For those of you who are unaware, the following will offer you a taste. To live in peace, Kat acknowledges she is a mom, but prefers to keep her personal life private. In spite of her momma. Kat has always been an avid reader and still devours books in her spare time. She also enjoys football, socializing, music, eating, and jokes. In her head, she's the ultimate biker babe. In reality, she's an ordinary girl-next-door and a native New Orleanian.

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My review of Let Love Live - Melissa Collins

Let Love Live by Melissa Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I read this book as a standalone.

This is my first book from Ms. Collins. When Let Love Live started showing up on my Facebook feed, I knew I had to read it as soon as it was available.

The incredible emotions that Dylan feels about himself and his best friend have the reader on the edge of their seat. The support he gives to Shane and Reid in the beginning made the rest of the story so much deeper for me. I loved reading how unwavering Dylan was to their situation and how much he cared for both of them deeply.

This book is a travel though Dylan’s life before, during and after a horrible catastrophe happens. He retreats into himself and feels unworthy. Blocking everyone out of his life is the way he copes. Then Conner Michelson enters his life and everything changes.

Gritty, raw and emotionally satisfying, I LOVED this book. It was an incredible read. It really brought major life issues to the forefront and tackled them gently and effectively.

Sexy m/m sex scenes, a great story line and a terrific ending, has me giving this book 5 stars.

If you haven’t experienced Melissa Collins, I encourage you to do so. This is book 5 in her Love series. Come and enjoy her characters, writing and exceptional style. It was so worth the wait.


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Whiskey Prince - Teaser Tuesday - Toni Aleo

It's Teaser Tuesday and we have another teaser for you all from WHISKEY PRINCE by Toni Aleo. 

It releases next week July 14th! *squee*

Take a risk.
Do something drastic.
Fall in love.

When Amberlyn Reilly loses her mother, her whole world comes crashing down. Having been caretaker to her for most of her teenage years, Amberlyn is inexperienced in many aspects of life. She hasn’t had time to live, have fun, or enjoy even the little things. It’s only when a letter from her mother, asking her to fulfill three things, sends her off to Ireland to live a life she never thought possible that she begins to heal.

Declan O’Callaghan was born and raised in Ireland and has his family’s legendary whiskey in his veins. He’s shy and not a fan of the pressure and spotlight that comes with his family name, or the title he was given at birth—the Whiskey Prince. Declan knows just what he wants and that is to take over the family dynasty, but when his father gives him an ultimatum, everything he’s worked for could come undone in the blink of an eye.

With six months to get married, the reclusive Declan spots Amberlyn across a lake and instantly feels the need to know her. Soon, the two find themselves traveling down a path neither expected. However, like any road, there are bumps and side streets to derail them. Can Declan help find the pieces that will make Amberlyn whole again? And will Amberlyn stay or run when she learns of Declan’s deadline of marriage?

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TEASER

Lacing my fingers with Amberlyn’s, I bring them to my lips, placing a soft kiss on her knuckles before looking deep into her eyes. Her hair is up today, in a tight bun, her eyes are dark with makeup, and her lips lush and pink. Leaning forward, I brush my mouth over hers as her hand comes to rest on my cheek. I want to deepen the kiss but we have an audience, so reluctantly, I pull away, smiling slightly. “Hi.”

She smiles. “Hi. Great entrance there.”

I grin bashfully. “I only came to tell you I was madly thinking about you all day, not with the intentions of all that. I apologize.”

Her lips curve further before she runs her thumb along my bottom lip. “No worries, but I am confused on something.”

Her eyes are teasing, her lips plump, and all my anger from before is gone, replaced with pure lust for this beautiful woman. “And that is?”

“When did I become your girl?”

I smile, my cheeks dusting with color as I pull her closer to me. “The moment I kissed you. You didn’t get the memo?”

She shakes her head, biting into her bottom lip as she holds my gaze. She says, “No, must have lost its way to me.”

“Must have,” I say, bringing our mouths together again. This time I don’t care about the audience, and I hate that the bar is between us. I want to feel her against me, get lost in her kiss, but before I can, I hear someone clear their throat, causing us to part quickly.

Toni Aleo is the author of the Nasvhille Assassins series: Taking Shots, Trying to Score, Empty Net, Falling for the Backup, and Blue Lines.

When not rooting for her beloved Nashville Predators, she’s probably going to her husband’s and son’s hockey games and her daughter’s dance competitions, taking pictures, scrapbooking, or reading the latest romance novel.

She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, two children, and a bulldog. Read more about Toni here.

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