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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Roping the Cowboy #BoxedSet by the Authors of @RomanceBooks4Us #Cowboy #Romance

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<b><i>FOLLOW YOUR COWBOY HEART</i> by Janice Seagraves</b>   </div>

Genre: Paranormal Romance</div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 1</div>

Max struggles daily to hide his psychic gift with animals. Being a hired hand at a local dairy probably wasn't his best idea, but his mom needs the money he brings in. And there's the dairy owner's sexy daughter he can't stop thinking about. Will he ever have anything other than himself to offer her?</div>

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<b><i>COWBOYS ONLY</i> by Nicole Morgan</b>   </div>

Genre: Contemporary romance</div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 2</div>

Terry Reynolds runs his family’s cattle ranch in Antonito, Colorado. Born and raised on the</div>

one-hundred-plus acre property, it’s the only life he knows. Much to his match-making</div>

mother’s dismay, it’s the only thing in his life he truly cares for.</div>

Andie Donahue has just moved to Antonito after inheriting a small two-bedroom cabin from</div>

her late aunt. She wants a new start and decides this is her chance. After discovering a</div>

dating site has matched her to a handsome cowboy in the same town, she wastes no time</div>

sending the hunk a message.</div>

Terry has no clue why some strange woman has shown up at his ranch, or what the heck</div>

she’s talking about. After running the adorable brunette off, he finds out the truth. Now he’s</div>

faced with making amends for his mother’s meddling. But did he just blow the best chance</div>

he had for love right out of the water? And worse…what does he do now?</div>

<a href="http://romancebooks4us.com/Cowbly_-_Nicole.html" target="_blank">EXCERPT LINK</a></div>

<b><i>LiGHTNING STRIKES TWICE</i> by Rose Anderson writing as Madeline Archer</b> </div>

Genre: Paranormal</div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 1</div>

In 1919, with soldiers off to war in Europe and influenza taking the heartiest in the homeland,</div>

a small ranch in New Mexico hangs on the edge of foreclosure. After the granddaughter of a</div>

Yaqui medicine man prays to the ancestors for guidance, a stranger arrives seeking work</div>

and he's is unlike any vaquero they've ever known. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers:</div>

for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.</div>

<a href="http://romancebooks4us.com/Cowboy_-_Rose.html" target="_blank">EXCERPT LINK</a></div>

<b><i>THE SHADOWS IN OUR PAST</i> by Denyse Bridger</b>   </div>

Genre: Historical Western</div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 3</div>

Enroute home to Gold Ridge, Colorado after their honeymoon, David and Hannah Logan are</div>

attacked by a pair of bandits who plunge them back into a past they shared, but never truly</div>

came to terms with together... It’s been almost a year since the nightmare of violence and</div>

assault tore Hannah from David’s side and left him bereft and angry. When she returned to</div>

him, determined to rebuild what they’d lost, the light of love had come with her. Now, a new</div>

torment threatens to destroy everything, and Hannah’s biggest enemy might just be David</div>

himself…</div>

<a href="http://romancebooks4us.com/Cowboy_-_Denyse.html" target="_blank">EXCERPT LINK</a></div>

<b><i>LOVE, TEXAS STYLE </i>by Gemma Juliana  </b></div>

Genre: Contemporary</div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 1</div>

Amy Waterstone must return to the family ranch in Glen Creek, Texas because her father had</div>

a serious accident. Then she learns her father compromised the ranch by taking a loan he</div>

can’t repay from Chase Storm, the cowboy next door. He’s the one man she never wants to</div>

see again. Chase has waited seven years for Amy to come home, and for a chance to</div>

redeem himself in her eyes. They’re both older, but are they any wiser?</div>

<a href="http://romancebooks4us.com/Cowboy_-_Gemma.html" target="_blank">EXCERPT LINK</a></div>

<b><i>BEAR COUNTRY</i> by Michele  Zurlo</b>  </div>

Genre: Paranormal/shifter  </div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 1</div>

Tasked with scattering the ashes of her beloved aunt at the source of the Big Bear River</div>

high in the mountains, Mallory must swallow her pride and ask Gavin, a laconic, sexy ranch</div>

hand, to guide her.</div>

<a href="http://romancebooks4us.com/Cowboy_-_Michele.html" target="_blank">EXCERPT LINK</a></div>

<b><i>PLEASURING PANDORA</i> by Tina Donahue </b>  </div>

Genre: Erotic Contemporary</div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 4</div>

This luscious cowboy's been on her radar for years, but he's never noticed her. A speeding</div>

ticket changes everything, leading to a sultry weekend and no-holds-barred romance -</div>

Texas style.</div>

<a href="http://romancebooks4us.com/Cowboy_-_Tina.html" target="_blank">EXCERPT LINK</a></div>

<b><i>WHISKEY'S SWEET REVENGE</i> by Krista Ames  </b> </div>

Genre: Western Contemporary Romance</div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 1</div>

Dr. Miranda Chase didn't want to be home but she'd do just about anything for her dad</div>

including temporarily taking over his veterinarian practice. However, once she met her dad's</div>

client Garrett, she wanted to drop everything and run. Cocky cowboys just weren't her thing.</div>

Garrett Jackson cares more about his horse than himself or anyone else and when a tiny bit</div>

of a thing calling herself a vet blows into his life like a tornado, he's literally knocked for a</div>

loop. He doesn't have time for women.</div>

But, when Garrett's horse turns up missing, Miranda isn't going anywhere. Forced to work</div>

together, they'll learn a little bit about each other or die trying.</div>

<a href="http://romancebooks4us.com/Cowboy_-_Krista.html" target="_blank">EXCERPT LINK</a></div>

<b><i>THE COWBOY, HIS COUNTESS, AND HER COMPANION</i> by Suz deMello</b>  </div>

Genre:  Historial (Victorian England)</div>

Chili Peppers Rating: 3</div>

(England, 1870) The Honorable Amelia Haddon must marry, or lose the income that supports</div>

her and her "companion."  Averse to men, she is desperate until an American cowboy</div>

proves to be her unlikely rescuer. But will judgmental society drag this happy trio apart?</div>

<a href="http://romancebooks4us.com/Cowboy_-_Suz.html" target="_blank">EXCERPT LINK</a></div>

<b>PURCHASE LINKS:</b></div>

Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Roping-Cowboy-Romance-Janice-Seagraves-ebook/dp/B01M0V7X71/">https://www.amazon.com/Roping-Cowboy-Romance-Janice-Seagraves-ebook/dp/B01M0V7X71/</a></div>

B & N <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/roping-the-cowboy-janice-seagraves/1124825022?ean=2940156959105">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/roping-the-cowboy-janice-seagraves/1124825022?ean=2940156959105</a><br />

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Monday, August 29, 2016

BOOK TOUR + GIVEAWAY: Unforseen Obsessions by Valerie J. Clarizio #Suspense #Romance @VClarizio

After Alex Polecheck's police officer husband, Sam, is stabbed in cold blood, she vows to see the murderer brought to justice. Peter, Sam’s best friend, and fellow police officer, seems to be the only member of the Police Department interested in catching the killer.

Peter sets out on a perilous hunt for the killer, while trying to protect Alex, who appears to be next on the murderer’s list.

The mystery begins to unravel when Peter finds a connection between the murder of Sam and two other law enforcement officers, who were all part of an internet crime taskforce. Peter and Alex find themselves alone in the battle for justice and truth when they discover members of the local police department cannot be trusted. Will Peter piece together the puzzle before Alex is silenced? While battling to protect Alex, will he be able to continue to conceal his love for her?

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Peter unlocked the door to their room and pushed it open for Alex to pass through. She stepped inside and walked to the middle of the room before she turned back and caught his gaze. Her eyes told him what she wanted. Within several quick steps, he narrowed the gap between them, dipped his head, and pressed his lips to her forehead then to her temple. His hands floated up and wove into her soft silky hair. As she tilted her head back, he skimmed his lips down over her jaw to the slender column of her throat. She murmured his name. Adrenaline rushed his veins. The sweet sound of her voice saying his name almost drove him insane. He willed her to say it again. And when she did, in that erotic purr, his body nearly burst into flames.

His eager mouth found hers. She lifted her arms and wrapped them around his neck, pulling him closer. He traced her lips with his tongue, urging her to part them. She did. Her sweet flavor seeped into him deeper than he’d ever imagined it could. It would forever be embedded in his brain.

She unlocked her grip from around his neck and tugged at his shirt, pulling it out from under his waistband. Her busy fingers shot up and undid the buttons, and then she yanked the shirt off him. She ran her hands down his chest, leaving a trail of burning flesh under her fingertips. Reaching for the waistband of his pants, she undid the button and zipper before giving a slight tug on the material. His pants dropped to the floor.

Peter reached down and grabbed Alex’s soft cotton dress just under her rib cage. She lifted her arms, and he pulled it up over her head. He stepped forward and stared at Alex’s pale breasts housed in a skimpy, black lace bra. He skimmed his burning fingertips over the top of the lace. Her body quivered at his touch. In one quick flick of his fingers, he opened the front bra clasp and filled his greedy hands with her soft breasts. He massaged and kneaded them as his mouth crushed down on hers, urgent and desperate. His pulse pounded, he needed to be in her.

Peter scooped Alex up into his arms, carried her to the bed, and set her down. He yanked off his boxer shorts and climbed in beside her. A murmur of pleasure floated from her lips when he sucked the tip of her breast into his mouth. He nipped at her lightly with his teeth, and she arched her back.

He slid his hand down her flat stomach and under the waistband of her black lace panties. She was hot, wet, and ready for him. Her hips rose, and he eased her panties off her. Blood rushed in his loins.

He returned his mouth to hers. The kiss was quickly desperate. Tongues tangled, teeth nipped. Her slim fingers reached down and wrapped around his penis. She stroked him then slid her thumb over the sensitive tip, and then stroked his shaft again. Her soft touch was amazing. His mind went blank, to a place where only sensation existed. He was nearly there. He wanted to be in her. As if she read his mind, she released him and opened for him. He sheathed himself, rolled onto her, and drove into her, hard and deep. Her smoldering gaze held his as he pumped again and again, sinking as far as she would allow. He watched her eyes go opaque as she cried out with pleasure. Her body shuddered beneath him. Covering her mouth with his, he swallowed her sound. Her muscles gripped him, driving him further to the edge. His mind reeled, his vision grayed, and his orgasm exploded.

They lay motionless, their bodies nearly melted to one another. Her hands slid flaccidly from his back onto the bed. He felt weak and satiated; his mind close to empty but his heart full.

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Valerie Clarizio lives in romantic Door County Wisconsin with her husband and two extremely spoiled cats. She loves to read, write, and spend time at her cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

She’s lived her life surrounded by men, three brothers, a husband, and a male Siamese cat who required his own instruction manual. Keeping up with all the men in her life has turned her into an outdoors enthusiast, of which her favorite activity is hiking in national parks. While out on the trails, she has plenty of time to conjure up irresistible characters and unique storylines for her next romantic suspense or sweet contemporary romance novel.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

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.