Kylie Scott – Dirty: A Dive Bar Novel

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 lizellyn Books Hot Rock Star Hero

REVIEW

I was extremely excited when I picked up this novel because I loved Kylie Scott’s previous series, Stage Dive. Unfortunately, this book didn’t inspire nearly the same enthusiasm that I had for Stage Dive. This book isn’t bad by any means, but I would only give it 3 stars. The plot line was slow. The steamy scenes were original but lacked intensity. And, the insta-love didn’t quite work. On the other hand, I really liked that the character Mal from the Stage Dive Series made an appearance. Finally, the HEA rocked! (pun intended)

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Love—on the rocks….

The last thing Vaughan Hewson expects to find when he returns to his childhood home is a broken hearted bride in his shower, let alone the drama and chaos that come with her.

Lydia Green doesn’t know whether to scream or cry in a corner. Discovering the love of your life is having an affair on your wedding day is bad enough. Finding out it’s with his best man is another thing all together.

Just when this runaway bride has nowhere left to turn, a handsome stranger offers her a broad, muscular shoulder to cry on. Vaughan is the exact opposite of the picture perfect, respected businessmen she’s normally drawn to. This former musician-turned-bartender is rough around the edges and is facing his own crossroads. But Lydia’s already tried Mr. Right and discovered he’s all wrong–maybe it’s time to give Mr. Right Now a chance.

After all, what’s wrong with getting dirty?

Dirty is the first book in the Dive Bar series from bestselling author Kylie Scott.

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Tara Sue Me – The Claiming

September 12, 2016February 25, 2024 lizellyn Books BDSM, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

REVIEW

Tara Sue Me continues to break the stereotypes of BDSM relationships without losing the kinky-thrill of the sexual connections. The Claiming is a short novella and a fantastic treat for fans of The Submissive Series. The book includes a bit of playful role play in an exotic castle. But the best part, is the smart, quick-witted responses of three very strong and articulate submissives. The author shatters the concept that submissives are weak. As the play continues, the Dominants’ need for privacy is HOT. What happens under the table, stays under the table. I figure it is the corollary to the Las Vegas principle.

If you haven’t read the rest of the series … 1. READ THE SERIES!!! 2.then read this book (you might not appreciate the characters as much without having read the rest of the series).

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The New York Times bestselling author of the Submissive series returns to the story started in The Master with a tantalizing new novella about passion, play, and possession…

Submitting is just the beginning…

Sasha Blake never thought her emotional wounds would heal—that they were a part of her just like her physical scars. But that was before Cole Johnson’s boundless love and overwhelmingly sexy control set her free, unleashing a confident side that she never knew she had. He’s more than just her Master; he’s her world. And she’ll do anything he asks…

Cole’s days of restless wandering are done—he’s found everything he needs in Sasha. Now, it’s time to make it official. When his childhood home in England goes up for sale, he realizes the old estate is the perfect place to claim Sasha as his own, and the ideal opportunity to show her just how much she means to him.

As Sasha, Cole, and their closest friends from their Partners in Play community descend on the British countryside for a titillating adult vacation, the submissives and Dominants alike will test their boundaries—and have an adventure none of them will ever forget…

RELEASE DATE – SEPTEMBER 20

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Abbi Glines – Under the Lights

September 9, 2016 lizellyn Books high school age kids, More Sweet than Sensual

REVIEW

It is amazing how easily I can get sucked into one of Abbi Glines’ stories. No matter how busy my schedule, I know that once I start one of her books, I’m sure to finish it that day.

The best part of Abbi Glines’ characters are how they act true to their age. The high school kids are a bit reckless, reasonably immature, reactionary, and struggle to do what is right. There is always an underlying hope that they will make the right decisions, but there is always the distinct possibility that they will not be able to prevent themselves from making wrong choices. All of this made the love triangle in this story very suspenseful. Throughout the story, it was never clear how the three would end up in the end. Unpredictability makes for a great romance.

Truly enjoyed the story.

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In the follow-up to Abbi Glines’s #1 New York Times bestseller Until Friday Night—which bestselling author Kami Garcia called “tender, honest, and achingly real”—three teens from a small southern town are stuck in a dramatic love triangle.

Willa can’t erase the bad decisions of her past that led her down the path she’s on now. But she can fight for forgiveness from her family. And she can protect herself by refusing to let anyone else get close to her.

High school quarterback and town golden boy Brady used to be the best of friends with Willa—she even had a crush on him when they were kids. But that’s all changed now: her life choices have made her a different person from the girl he used to know.

Gunner used to be friends with Willa and Brady, too. He too is larger than life and a high school football star—not to mention that his family basically owns the town of Lawton. He loves his life, and doesn’t care about anyone except himself. But Willa is the exception—and he understands the girl she’s become in a way no one else can.

As secrets come to light and hearts are broken, these former childhood friends must face the truth about growing up and falling in love…even if it means losing each other forever.

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Karen Bedore – The Bard

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 lizellyn Books Historical Romance, More Sweet than Sensual

REVIEW

I decided to take a step outside my normal contemporary romance genre and read a little historical romance. I was drawn in by the science verses religion aspect of the story. The story fell short on any in depth discussion of the motivations of both organizations. There were a few points in the book where the author tersely touches these issues in a profound manner. But what the author failed to state made think about how life must have been during that time when science was coming to fruition. In this case, it was not necessarily the words that were written that made me enjoy the book but the overall schematics.

This book is part one of The Bard Trilogy. Perhaps, there is a more in depth approach taken in books 2 and 3.

Additionally, as a romance, it was very simplistic and predictable.

Overall, I rated this book 3 stars.

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After losing her mother and fiancé, Alcinia and her father travel west to Turin in the Duchy of Savoy to begin a new life. Getting adjusted to a new way of living in Renaissance Italy, Alcinia falls in love with a mysterious bard, and through their secret rendezvous is beginning to find happiness once again. Until…she finds out that her small-town father isn’t who she thought he was. Alcinia gets caught in a web of intrigue, and sets out to save her father from a scientific organization bent on using a biological weapon to destroy all men of the cloth. Her father’s life might be the only way to stop it… When she discovers the truth, it will change her life forever, for better and for worse.

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S. Valentine – Her Confession

August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 lizellyn Books Spicy Stories to Savor

REVIEW

This is a MUST READ book for anyone that enjoys a very naughty, kinky bad boy. He’ll take her anywhere or anytime he pleases, which amounts to a lot of pleasing scenes throughout the book. The desperation between Gabi and Darion make the scenes luring and provocative.

The self realization and transformation that goes on for both Gabi and Darion make this book complete. Sure, the steamy scenes are awesome, but the overall story is what made me keep turning the pages.

There is a lot of alcohol drinking in this story, which I found to be a bit concerning. Also, Darion’s penchant for smoking I found to be unsavory. Neither of these issues was distasteful enough to keep me from awarding this book 5 stars, because I would most certainly read this book again and gift it to a friend.

I didn’t realize that this book was a part of a trilogy when I read it. I should have looked more closely at the cover – my bad. So my when I reached the end of the book my reaction was – You’ve got to be f*ing kidding me! It ends with a serious cliffhanger. After my frustration waned, I realized that it was a good thing, because it meant there will be another in the serious to read. Somehow, I’ll have to conjure the patience to wait for the next in the series.

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Gabriella Woods is adapting to Darion Milano’s daring world…

As Gabi tries to break down Darion’s defenses and help him move on from his damaged past, she hopes he can offer her the love and security she desperately requires.

Darion likes that Gabi is pushing her boundaries, but he has his own dilemmas…

With his outrageous ex-wife in the picture, a constant threat, Gabi finds herself agreeing to Darion’s open-minded adventurous fantasies. The bond they share appears stronger than ever.

Until her confession changes everything.

Is Darion pushing Gabi to her limits—and further away from him?

Or is Gabi in too deep to give Darion up, regardless of her identity that he’s slowly stripping away?

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Dani René – Shattered by Love

August 27, 2016August 26, 2016 lizellyn Books Spicy Stories to Savor

REVIEW

The best part of romance books (besides the hot sex scenes) is getting to know the characters. The way this book is written allows the reader to really understand the character’s frame of mind and feelings. The story oscillates from various characters in both in future and past tense. Many books are told from dual perspectives, but this books goes way beyond that. The way in which the total story enfolds makes it impossible to put the book down. (Don’t worry – I did manage to feed my kids while reading)

Jayce’s dirty mouth made me so hot that my iPad accidentally slipped out of my sweaty hands. He cracks me up in how easily he gets distracted by his own thoughts and is constantly thinking about being with his woman.

I liked and came to respect the female characters. It takes a bit longer time throughout the book to get to know them, but well worth it.

I won’t provide spoilers, but I’ll say that one of the twists made me smile immensely. It was one of the moments while reading the book where I knew with complete certainty that I would never forget the story.

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The boy from the wrong side of town.
The girl who stole his heart.

Jayce

For five years, I’ve lived with my choice.
Pain. Regret. Heartache.
A shattered soul.

She was my salvation. My love. My world.
Until I let her walk away.

Ivy

For five years, I’ve lived with my secret.
Hurt. Remorse. Sorrow.
A shattered soul.

He was my life. My love. My world.
Until he let me walk away.

Broken hearts, shattered by love.
Secrets. Deception. Lies.

Can shattered love be mended?

18+ For mature audiences only. Can be read as a stand alone, but the characters are introduced in Broken by Desire.

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Dallas Coryell – Melody’s Key

August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 lizellyn Books More Sweet than Sensual, Musician

REVIEW

A clean romance set in a small town in England. The writing is a unique blend of contemporary dialog with narrative that has a much more soulful description. The feel of the words perfectly parallels the English countryside. The verses paint a remarkable layered depth that is rarely seen in contemporary romance books.

The plot and romance reveals itself in a great fashion that provides angst, heartache, and wonderful twists.

The story contains many song lyrics. Here’s one of the songs performed by the author …

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“His eyes settled on her…piercing green embers of flame that revealed the ferocity of his pain and passion, yet still shrouded him under veils of ever deepening mystery that made every ounce of her ache to unravel him.” Tegan Lockwood’s dreams were dead, sacrificed on the noble altar of duty before they ever had a chance to live. Her entire existence was disappearing into the abyss of apathy as she labored her days away keeping her family’s struggling business alive. There would be no emotion, no color, no beauty in her life. That is, until a mysterious visitor begins to draw her out of the darkness of her past towards something that will challenge the boundaries of her world, and unlock the most deeply held secrets of her heart.

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About The Author

Dallas Coryell is a musician and author residing deep in the untamed wilds of Michigan, USA, where he desperately attempts to assign meaning to his world through bouts of maniacal creative catharsis and pitifully doomed hopeless romantic fantasies. All of the songs written by the characters in this novel are real and can be viewed on the author’s fledgling YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DallasCoryell1 Selfies and other assorted randomness can be found on the author’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallascoryell

J.D. Brick – Shelter From the Storm

August 22, 2016 lizellyn Books More Sweet than Sensual

REVIEW

If you read Book 1, which I really liked, then you know why I chose to read this book. Book 1 had left the reader on a cliff.

I enjoyed the twists and turns that the story followed in Shelter From the Storm. The legal aspects of the story completely sucked me in. I found the complications and resolutions completely satisfying. Most importantly, awesome HEA!

I liked how the side characters continued to create havoc in Keegan and Blue’s lives. It definitely helped move the story line along.

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The epic love story that began in Tangled Up in Blue continues in Shelter from the Storm…

College students Keegan and Blue find themselves at the center of a storm of their own making. Blue is called to account for his actions when he was a soldier in Afghanistan. He tries to do the right thing. But almost overnight, he is enveloped in a raging controversy that threatens the well-being of everyone close to him, especially the girl he so desperately loves.

As their relationship is put to a thunderous test, Keegan and Blue take comfort in each other. Every choice they make, though, comes at a cost. Lies are exposed. Vengeance is taken. But the demands of justice and the merciless machinations of fate seem to offer no escape.

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Samantha A. Cole – Tickle His Fancy (Trident Security Book 6)

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 lizellyn Books BDSM, Menage, Strong Sexy Supermale, Suspense

REVIEW

BEST of the Trident Security Series!! Samantha Cole is one of the few authors that gets how to balance Romance and Suspense perfectly. She keeps the two elements distinct, but gives equal importance to each. The romantic side is HOT! She also has an extreme talent for writing gritty crime scenes without crossing the lines that make romance readers want to stop reading.

Brody has two fantastic sides: a hard chiseled body and a soft caring side. He’s incredibly patient, too. I love how he recognizes the difference between making love and passionate sex.

Fancy, short for Francine, is baker. A girl after my own heart as I love to bake. I found it easy to relate to her and therefore immediately got sucked into the story.

I really respect how the author incorporated the side characters. I won’t give away spoilers. Even though their lines were minimal their roles were significant. For me, the use of these characters make this my favorite book in the series!

Of course Trident Security Book 7 (CARTER’S STORY) is set to be released in Oct. 2016. YES! Sigh! Drool! Heart Flutter, 😉

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All around him, Brody ‘Egghead’ Evans’s Trident Security teammates have fallen in love and gotten their happily ever after. Ironically, they had always thought the charismatic Dominant would be the first one to fall—not the last. While helping his boss’s fiancée find a new bakery for their wedding cake, he finds himself drooling—not over the delicious confections, but the sweet baker who’d created them.

The lone survivor, Francine ‘Fancy’ Maguire’s world was destroyed when her husband and unborn baby perished in a horrific car accident. Three years later, she is finally shedding the dark shroud she was existing under and starting to live once more. When a handsome customer takes an interest in her, he sparks something deep within her that she never expected to feel again. But will she dare to give love another try?

With a killer on the loose and an unknown vandal targeting Fancy’s business, Brody finds plenty of reasons to keep her close. Can he break through the steel barrier she has wrapped around her heart? Or will he lose her before he can convince her to take a second chance on love?

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Molly McAdams – Forgiving Lies

August 15, 2016 lizellyn Books Spicy Stories to Savor, Suspense

REVIEW

This audiobook is read by Sophie Eastlake and Kris Koscheski. First off, Sophie is phenomenal! She’s one of the few female artists that can pull off a male voice successfully (and more importantly without irritating me). I also liked Kris’s voice. I think it is a bit ironic that he spells his name with a “K” like the character Kash.

The book starts off with some graphic violence, that I really didn’t like. I understand the need to create fear and an emotional experience, but I wish romance authors would simply fade to black.

After that incident, I really enjoyed the story between Kash and Rachel. Their relationship seemed to grow at a perfect rate.

I thought that after the incident that Rachel and her roommate would have more confrontation or at least Rachel would more openly struggle to forgive her.

Beware! Ends with a Cliffhanger.

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Undercover cop Logan ”Kash” Ryan can’t afford a distraction like his new neighbor Rachel Masters, even if she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. And Rachel would rather be a single, crazy cat lady than trust another guy, especially a gorgeous, tattooed bad boy with a Harley, like Kash. But when his liquid-steel eyes meet hers, it takes all of Rachel’s willpower to stop herself from exploring his hot body with her own. As much as they try to keep it platonic, the friction between them sparks an irresistible heat that soon consumes them. Can Kash keep Rachel’s heart and her life safe even as he risks his own? Will she be able to forgive his lies . . . or will she run when she discovers the dangerous truth?