Book Teasers

September 10, 2015September 14, 2015 lizellyn Bookish

Updated my site with some book teasers from about a dozen of my favorite romance series.

Stark Series by J. Kenner

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On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

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Sinners on Tour by Olivia Cunning

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Original Sinners by Tiffany Reisz

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Rosemary Beach by Abbi Glines

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Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward

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Chaos Novels by Kristen Ashley

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Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

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Sea Breeze Series by Abbi Glines

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Kellan Kyle in Thoughtless Series by S.C. Stephens

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Drew Evans in Tangled Series by Emma Chase

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Remy by Katy Evans

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Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

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Holly Caster – Cape May

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 lizellyn Books More Sweet than Sensual

This is a very romantic novel in the truest sense. The setting of Cape May is described in extreme detail and is utterly charming. If you are interested in a book about a love affair where the characters are 60 years old, this would be a great pick. After Michael finally kisses Joanna, it was nearly impossible to put down the book. The author uncovers every emotional aspect in the novel. The characters’ feelings felt very real and justified. I was pleased how the story ended for all of the characters.

to Holly Caster!

Deanna Eshler – Our Kinda Love (What Kinda Love #2)

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 lizellyn Books Spicy Stories to Savor

This is a hilarious, hot, and heart-warming book. I’m finding it difficult to decide where to start because there were so many things that I loved about this book.

The characters are freaking phenomenal! Their quirkiness is fantastic. Aiden is this amazing combination of responsible and utterly irresponsible with an extra dose of hotness. Keegan’s crazy in that she’s got an obsession with a zombie apocalypse, but at the same time she is a medical student and brilliant. The discrepancy in Keegan’s show of intelligence is an interesting parallel to Aiden’s inconsistency. As Aiden says, “[Y]our crazy compliments mine.”

There are so many other quotes from the book that I would like to share. Honestly, that’s the crux of what makes this a MUST READ novel. Deanna Eschler doesn’t miss a beat – even the names of the chapters are sensational. The chapter titles depict a specific line in the story. My favorite is “Empty Calorie Breakfast.” The line from the book was, “[t]hat poor man got nothin’ but an empty calorie breakfast with a side order of blue balls.”

The best part of this book is the fact that Keegan goads Aiden into reading her erotic romance book in order to improve his skills. The discussions that follow are outstanding.

While this is the second book in the series, I read this book first. I can’t wait and read the first book, Shy Kinda Love.

to Deanna Eshler!

Rebecca Moon – Stripped Raw (The Warnum-Bailiff Series #2)

September 4, 2015 lizellyn Books Cowboy, Spicy Stories to Savor

Great story arc with fantastically intertwined characters! Jason and Erin make a couple that you want to see good things happen for them. The sacrifices that each make in the name of love make them incredibly likable. Neither are without their faults but their hearts are in the right place.

The comparisons between the characters made the book very interesting. I love the similarities between parent and child: Erin and her son Joey, and Jim and Jason. The respect and concern between the generations was amazingly heart warming. The differences between Erin and Jason were equally as compelling.

As a series, Stripped Raw nicely tied in to the previous novel, Stripped Bare. If you disliked Jason’s actions in that first book, just remember every character deserves a second chance. Jason truly turns his behavior around in Stripped Raw.

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Rebecca Moon – Stripped Bare

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Jamie McGuire – Beautiful Sacrifice (Maddox Brothers #3)

September 1, 2015 lizellyn Books Strong Sexy Supermale

Gotta love a Maddox Man! Once again, when a Maddox falls for a girl, it is forever. It doesn’t hurt that he’s cut like a underwear model. But what is most impressive about Taylor is his relentless pursuit of Falyn. His tactics and patience make him very likable, despite his singular despicable act.

This story line overlaps in time with the previous novel, Beautiful Redemption. After reading this, I want to go back and re-read the last book.

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Jamie McGuire – Beautiful Redemption

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Alice Clayton – Rusty Nailed (Cocktail #2)

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 lizellyn Books Spicy Stories to Savor

Humorous and romantic. Alice Clayton will have you laughing out loud and fretting over the status of relationships.

I absolutely loved how the author had running text messages between the women about a topic then had a similar topic of texts between the men. Of course, the difference between the conversations was hilarious.

The playful banter between Wallbanger and Nighty Girl is fantastic. I like how they’re really comfortable in their relationship together despite it being less than conventional. Even when they’re at Simon’s reunion, there’s a sexy security in their relationship.

Caroline says, “Do you know how intoxicating tonight was for me? … Half the women there tonight wanted to fuck you, Simon – but they don’t get to. … I do.”

Even when work gets in their way, Caroline and Simon seem to find ways to prioritize their relationship, making them an endearing couple.

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Alice Clayton – Wallbanger

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Eliza Madison – Fast, Fresh, and Hot

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 lizellyn Books Erotic, Spicy Stories to Savor

Finally! A romance with a little diversity (and I don’t mean cliched diversity that over emphasizes stereotypes). Tariq was born in Egypt and his father was Iranian. He moved to England when he was young so he has a bit of English flair in his vocabulary. Besides Tariq’s olive colored skin, he also isn’t just some pizza delivery guy who’s out to bed every delivery customer. He’s a graduate student and refuses to be dismissed as a boy toy. Becca is outside the norm, as well. She is a bit quirky in that she has an appreciation for Batman, including a tattoo in an intimate place. Also, unlike characters in other novels that seem to forget all life responsibilities during their romances, Becca prioritizes her academic career.

The title is perfectly apropos. It’s Fast – their relationship develops quickly. It’s Fresh – the rarity of the characters is awesome. And, holy cow is it HOT! This isn’t some pizza-cheesy porn. There’s serious sizzling chemistry between Tariq and Becca.

to Eliza Madison!

Heidi Hallifax – Dreamscape

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 lizellyn Books More Sweet than Sensual

This is a unique story. Half the chapters are told in dream scenes. The imagery is described in great detail and has a fantasy feel. I was expecting this part of the story to be raw and sexual but it was more sweet and traditionally romantic. The other chapters are very realistic, no pun intended. The alternating chapters compare the beautiful things in life with the ordinary state of everyday life. I liked the running juxtaposition between types of relationships with men: lovers, friendship, and un-requited love. Through these relationships the characters go through falling in love, heartbreak, and death. The author keeps you guessing until the end. Sorry, no spoilers here.

You can find the book at https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=heidi+hallifax+&type=

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Aubrey Bondurant – Tell Me Something (new cover)

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 lizellyn Books Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

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This book breaks away from the cliche of secretary sleeping with the millionaire boss. The female assistant is both likable and respectable; and the male boss doesn’t abuse his position of power and has enough insecurities to make him more real.

Haylee is an intelligent woman, graduating from Stanford with a 4.0 gpa and earning a 172 on her LSAT. She uses her knowledge of Spanish, Manderine, and Cantonese to assist her boss. Despite her 130lb size 6 body, she ends up with a few modeling opportunities, which is where she meets Josh. She isn’t a wallflower. She makes the first move and refuses to sit by and be pathetic when Josh insists on attending public events with other women. Most importantly, she isn’t afraid to call Josh out when he behaves like a jackass.

The fact that Josh’s ex-wife cheated on him makes him a bit insecure and prevents him from not freely willing to open up to Haylee. Not withstanding, he can be genuinely caring and considerate. And let’s not forget, he’s generous and exceptional in the bedroom.

The intimacy and respect between Josh and Haylee feels authentic. Josh says, “Sometimes I think you hold me in higher regard than I probably deserve.” Haylee responds, “Sometimes we all need someone who does.”

The heat between the two of them is palpable despite the two of them trying to keep their relationship a secret. They can’t hide the way they feel from each other in front of their friends. I love how Josh’s best friend and brother behave in order to push Josh to reveal his true feelings for Haylee.

to Aubrey Bondurant!

Oreo Lover’s Care Package

August 24, 2015August 25, 2015 lizellyn Sweets Bars, Brownies, Chocolate, Cookies

Image above: Oreo brownies, Oreo chunk cookies, and Oreo bars

It’s that time of year when the college kids go back to school. They get to meet new people and start new classes. It’s a lot of change and it can be stressful. I find that baked goods are excellent for stress. This care package was inspired by my nephew who likes Oreos. I have done other cupcake recipes with Oreos hidden inside, but I didn’t think the buttercream was a good idea for shipping. Hopefully, I packed the container well enough that he won’t be receiving a box of crumbs.

Oreo Brownies: This recipe is pretty straight forward. Double-up any brownie mix. Place half of batter in a pan, place a layer of Oreos, and then pour the rest of the batter on top of the Oreos. Found recipe at iheartnaptime.net

Oreo Chunk Cookies: This is a very simple recipe. The base of this recipe is similar to most whoopee pie recipes that I’ve seen: cake mix, one stick of melted butter, one egg, and vanilla. See the exact recipe for full details. I deviated from the recipe in that I only choose to use only Oreos as my add-ins. I didn’t want to use chocolate chips. I used a combination of Oreo chunks and ground Oreos. Found recipe at http://insidebrucrewlife.com/2014/02/chocolate-chip-cookies-cream-cookies/

Oreo Bars: These bars are similar to rice krispie treats. However, instead of using cereal there are chopped up Oreos. Make sure you use a large enough bowl to melt the marshmallows and butter. I had a bit of explosion in the microwave. Found recipe at picky-palate.com