Dog Days of Summer Book Hits and Misses

Summer is nearly at its end, what books stood out? Which ones that didn't? Well here are some books that were sun-sational and some that were total wipe outs.

Here are the top reads of the summer (Number does not state rating)

 5.) Lorn (VLG Series book 3) by Laurann Dohner 

 Lorn is part vampire and part lycan. Since he was young he's been unable to claim her. When her life is put in danger, Lorn is the only one who can keep her safe but can he do it without claiming her? Laurann Dohner has several great series and they are all worth reading. Her VLG series are sultry thrill rides every reader 

 4.) Gabi's Secret by Sara Holland 

 This sweet but sexy story blends hot, hunky, and tormented rock star with a heroine with a secret. Jace Carrington is a rocker who has survived rehab, a divorce, and some pretty gnarly relationships. The only ones he's concerned with are with his daughter and his mother. However, when a woman literally shows up in front of his house looking as if she's been beaten nearly to death, Jace can't help but help. Unable to just walk away, he invites Gabi to come to stay with him. Gabi was sent to do a job but what she didn't expect was losing her heart to Jace. An evil threatens everything but can she trust Jace with her secret? 

 3.) Rock Hard by L J Vickery  

If sexy immortal men who are seeking their one and only Chosen gets the engine running, then look no further than "Rock Hard" by L J Vickery. This is the first book in her Immortals series. Have a cold shower ready. Marduk is the immortal God of Thunder and for centuries has been invisible to everyone but his fellow Gods. When he solidifies into corporeal form, it could mean only one thing; his Chosen is near. Tess has not had an easy life but she's risen from the flames and has taken her life back. Romance is not even on the "to do" list but when she becomes the object of affection for the sexiest man she's ever seen, she, of course, runs like hell. Marduk is determined to win her heart but can Tess trust him with it? When Tess's life is put in danger from the great sea God, Dagon and his Pilgrim Posse, Marduk will do anything to keep her safe. Ladies, get that cold shower running because this is a hot hot read! 

 2.) Dark Carousel by Christine Feehan 

 The latest installment of Feehan's Dark Carpathian Series doesn't disappoint on thrills, chills, a few jump scares, and steamy hot passion throughout. Running from a killer, Charlotte and her friend Vi have been on the run with Charlotte's little niece. In an attempt to draw the killer out, Charlotte enters the club of Tariq Assenguard; a Carpathian Hunter. Tariq has waited centuries for his life mate, and has found his equal in Charlotte. He uses her passion for restoring vintage carousel horses as a means to lure her to his home so he can protect her, Vi, and Charlotte's little niece. Charlotte feels a connection to Tariq but isn't sure she wants to jump into that pool; especially not when there is a killer after her. If you have not discovered Christine Feehan's "Dark Carpathian" series, it is an absolute must! 

 1.) Born of Legend by Sherrilyn Kenyon 

 The League is the authority in this futuristic Space Wonderland called the Ichidian Universe. Get ready for one hell of a ride readers! Dagger is the nightmare that Andarions tell their young but it is also the name of a man who is not only on the run for his life from the League and others who want his head on a platter; but from the past that threatens his future. Ushura is part of a race that was nearly exterminated completely and she has risen in the ranks of her station. She lost her husband tragically but her son has become her entire life. Falling for Dagger wasn't easy but it was inevitable for her. She will fight past forever for him but can Dagger quit thinking with his head and trust that not everyone in the Ichidian Universe wants to kill him? This book is top of my list because I read it four times and still laughed, cried, cheered, and cussed in all the same places and then some. The League Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon is more than just paranormal romance; it is a series that Gene Roddenberry and even George Lucas would be proud to read. The series is the total package when it comes to what a reader wants in a story. 

 Here are links to these five great books and their authors: 

 Lorn by Laurann Dohner VLG Series Book 6

 https://www.amazon.com/Lorn-VLG-Book-Laurann-Dohner-ebook/dp/B01FEQ2D72 

 Gabi's Secret by Sara Holland

 https://www.ellorascave.com/product/gabis-secret/ 

 Rock Hard by L J Vickery

 http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/wildcatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=162 

Dark Carnival by Christine Feehan

 http://www.christinefeehan.com/dark_series/ 

 Born of Legend by Sherrilyn Kenyon

 http://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/book/born-of-legend-12/

 **** Now sadly, the five books that were total misses for me. That is totally not to say they were not written by immensely talented authors. 

 1.) The Darkest Torment by Gena Showalter 

 This latest installment of The Lords of the Underworld series was just "okay" for me, however I am still a huge fan of the series and of Gena Showalter's. Baden was once the keeper of Distrust. Now, he's a servant of Hades, the God of the Underworld. Hades has set in motion a contest between Hades and Pandora. On his quest, Baden must retrieve something which puts him in the role of Extreme Wedding Crasher. Katarina has just been wed to a monster but for her beloved dogs, she'd do anything to protect them. When she's taken captive by Baden is where this adventure ride starts. 

 2.) It's In The Blood by Juanita Aydelette 

 Never stare at a shirtless hunk with green eyes. Gabrielle Madsen is drawn in by such a pair of eyes that capture her soul and leave her a prisoner of an addictive kind of love--not that she's complaining. But her educational trip turns out to be more than just a fun-filled summer escapade. She's faced with a life-changing decision that could affect the whole world around her. Her discovery of this ancient, legend-comes-to-life proves to be deadly, but her swooning heart can't break away. She and Josh Van Ness fall in love and must battle all of the forces that want to keep them apart. There were some really great parts but I just didn't connect with the story.  

Well those are my hits and few misses. Comment below and let me know what your hits and misses were this Summer and what reads you are looking forward to.

Alisa Anderson's Fallen Angel: A Mafia Romance Book Tour #Romance #Suspense #Mafia @Bitchesbewritin #Crime

Welcome to the Book Tour for Alisa Anderson's Fallen Angel: A Mafia Romance - Part 1: A Roman Crime Family Novel. This novel is a dark and tasty tale which may remind you of the Sopranos, only so much better. Already climbing the suspense and anthology charts on Amazon, it is sure to skyrocket to a best seller in no time. Oh and did we mention that there are five other books in this series? Mark our words readers these characters will take you on one hell of a ride. So prepare yourselves, because things are about to get dicey! 

Fire Meet Gasoline... 

When Jess packed up her belongings and fled her small hometown in Kansas, she never looked back. Free from her family’s dark past she was finally able to pursue her lifelong dream as a professional dancer. She never expected to find herself at his door...or at his club. 

Nick was unlike any other man she had ever met. Sexy…Alluring…Predatory. Dangerous. The kind of man with more secrets than even she had. Every instinct warned Jess against knowing him further, but she always did like playing with fire… 

Nick Roman took one look at Jess and knew she was trouble from the very start. But something about the defiant twist of her mouth and the wide, haunted eyes of a damaged soul touched him in places he had long ago thought dead. He knew he needed to stay far away from her for his own sanity, but like a moth to a flame he was helpless to resist… 

Working at Takers Gentleman's Club was the last place Jess thought she would find herself, but she quickly learned how the game was played. 

See what you want, take what you can get…but at what cost? 

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Excerpt from Fallen Angel: A Mafia Romance Part 1 

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“Good morning, beautiful.” Nick smiled. Reaching up, tracing her lip with his thumb. 

“Morning.”

“Did you sleep well?”

“I did. For the first time in years. Did you?” He laid back, grabbing her, pulling her back into his chest. 

“I did.” He felt her melt into his body. She felt like silk against him. This was something he could get used to.

“You know, kid…I’ve never let anyone sleep here before. Ever.”

She raised her head, looking into his eyes. She could tell this wasn’t a line of bullshit. He meant what he said. She kissed his lips, laying her head back onto his chest. 

“Why me?”

“I don’t know. This shit between us is insane.” 

Insane yes, but she knew whatever this was couldn’t go anywhere. 

He was married. Plus, he was with Amy. 

And she was with Eric. 

Oh God. Eric. 

She allowed herself to feel guilty for a few seconds, before reminding herself why she was there in the first place. 

“So. Where do we go from here, kid?” 

“What do you mean?” 

“You know exactly what I mean. I want to continue whatever this is between us.”

“Are you nuts? How are we going to do that, Nick? You’re married. I have Eric, and you’re seeing Amy and probably countless others. Considering I’ve never done anything like this before in my life, I don’t want to be part of the harem. I won’t be.” 

“Hey…hey.” He moved her head up to look into her eyes. “I knew from the minute I laid eyes on you we would be here, kid. I’m not going to play you like that. The girls are gone. Except Connie. My wife. I’m not going to lie to you. I have no plans of leaving her right now. That’s the way it has to be for now.”

He softly brushed a strand of hair from her face. 

“You know who I am, kid. You also know exactly what I do. Do you want this life? You need to tell me now.”

His directness caught her off guard. She did know who he was, what he was. At some point she wouldn’t be ok with any of it. For some reason, she was ok with it now. 

The orgasm might have helped. 

“You want this or not, kid?” He asked again. 

“I want this.” 

It was his turn to be caught off guard. He never expected her to say yes. 

He thought he was safe. 

How the hell did she find a way into his heart so damn quickly? If he had any sense, he would walk, no run away now. It was all way too dangerous for them both. 

She saw the look on his face. 

“Maybe we should go. Won’t your wife wonder where you’re at?”

He didn’t answer immediately, getting up so they could get dressed.

“By now, yes. She’s used to my being out all night, but I’m usually home by now. I’m sure there’s about a million voice mails waiting for me. What about Eric? Won’t he wonder where you’re at?”

“No. He had a show in Pennsylvania last night. He knew I was planning on staying out. Besides, I’m pretty sure he’s still in bed with some groupie whore. At least I know he uses condoms.” 

Unlike them.

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well...alisa did stuff and is still doing stuff. only now she has two boys crazy enuff to want her as their mommy. hey, at least she tried to warn them, so her job is done. she doesn’t like to capitalize, partially because she likes how lower case letters look visually, but mostly out of laziness. please don't judge. it could be you. and she would say, hey. you're alright, buddy. you're ok in my book. now c'mere for a hug. the hug might be pushing it. air kiss? you are strangers, after all, with only a mutual love of poor grammar.

she lives for a world full of controllable anatomically correct, android men programmed to meet her specific feminine needs (wink, wink, nudge, nudge with a big waggle of the eyebrows). who look like the rock. and ian somerhalder. and idris elba. and that's it she promises. variety. gotta have variety, right?

but alas...apparently that exists only in johanna lindsey's genius mind. so until then, she enjoys her incredibly warped sense of humor. she reads tons of erotica and romantic, drippy goo that makes her heart go pitter patter. then she thought, hey. what, she said to herself. (softly, of course, so no one finds out she is indeed, 2 nuts short of a fruitcake) maybe you should write this stuff too. maybe someone will like it and maybe buy it. so she said, huh, you think? then she said, well...yeah, i wouldn't have suggested it...(inserts sarcastic tone) and then she was like lose the attitude, ok? then she was all, would you just shut up and write, already? sheesh! and she did. :)

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JoAnne Myer's Love, Myths & Monsters Book Tour sponsored by @SensuousPromos

Welcome to Sensuous Promos Book Tour for Loves, Myths and Monsters! JoAnne Myers has quite a few books out there, and this is one you don't want to miss! 

11 urban and mythical tales entwined within the human world and starring the Mothman, the Chupracabra, time travel, reincarnation, a demonic cellmate, a Quaker love story, werewolves, mermaids, and a serial killer family from 1873.

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Excerpt from “Moon People”

Drake laid it on really well. “I thought I loved Constance, but after seeing you, I knew we were soul mates,” Drake told Vanessa. “I’d like to take you to the festival today. Meet me at the backdoor of the fun-house, but don’t tell Constance, I don’t want her following you and making a scene.” 

“You made a wise decision, Drake,” Vanessa said. “I’ll be there in ten minutes.” 

I knew Vanessa would bring Gretchen, and that was the plan. 

At the fun-house, I hid inside when Vanessa and Drake entered. The exhibits were not open to the public for another two hours, so—if my plan failed—Drake and I both were dead. 

Taking Vanessa by the hand, Drake led her down a dark corridor. “Where are you taking me?” she asked playfully. 

“There’re monster masks on this side of the fun-house,” he said, leading her to the back door and abruptly stopping. 

Looking around, Vanessa saw nothing but janitor equipment. “Hey, what’s gong on?” she asked, confused. “Where are the scary masks?” 

“Right here,” Drake said, removing the dried seaweed from his pocket. 

He threw it into her face, blinding her and scorching her flesh. Screaming as loud as she could, she turned to ash. 

“You bastard!” Gretchen shouted on hearing Vanessa’s death scream. “Better ones than you and Constance have tried to kill me and failed.” 

Taking off like a shot, Drake ran down an opposite hall leading into the maze of mirrors with Gretchen following. From where I stood, I heard their approaching footsteps and raced to the other side of the maze. 

Suddenly, Gretchen cornered Drake. When Gretchen realized he was out of seaweed, she advanced slowly, enjoying every instant of his anticipated murder. 

Listening to her steps, I knew exactly where she was. Immediately, I flipped on the overhead lights, giving Gretchen the shock of her life. She was in the maze of funny mirrors surrounded by images depicting her beautiful face as distorted and grotesque. Horrified, she became hysterical before melting into a stinking ooze of fish scales. 

“Gross!” Drake said. 

“Yes, but it’s over. Willowick is saved,” I said, and slowly I crept into his arms. 

Afterward, I used my conch and contacted Poseidon and the others. I told them they were unwelcome in Willowick. Instead, I suggested they go far away into Asian waters, telling them it was too dangerous here, humans had learned how to kill our kind. 

JoAnne lives in Ohio, and works at a local nursing home. The author of 7 books, JoAnne also canvas paints. JoAnne enjoys time with relatives, her dog Jasmine, and volunteers her time within the community. She is a member of the International Women’s Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance, Paranormal Romance Guild, True Romance Studios, National Writers Association, the Hocking Hill's Arts and Craftsmen Association, The Hocking County Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center. JoAnne believes in family values and following your dreams. Her original canvas paintings, can be found at: 

Website: http://www.booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com

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