I just read the first in this series, “Bounce Down.” It has a unique blend of BDSM, rough sex, and tender moments. The reader never knows quite what to expect from the male lead, which makes the sex scenes more interesting. There is also a great support cast, which I hope to learn more about in the rest of the series.
to Lorraine Loveit!
Which was voted the favorite Jaci Burton Play by Play Cover?
The results were close because all the covers were sensationally sexy. It was a difficult and fun challenge to just pick one.
The winner …
Quarterback Draw (Book 9) will be available on Feb. 3, 2015 and is currently available for pre-order on amazon.
I cannot get enough of this series! My life comes to a halt when I bring one of these books home. Ripped sports guys that have depth, too. The characters are amazing and I adore how the characters from all the books are intertwined. I’ll be racing faster than Gray Preston, in One Sweet Ride, to get the next in the series.
to all that Voted!
Blueberry Cake and Blueberry Cake 10 minutes later. My teenage son doesn’t even like blueberries and he ate three pieces of cake.
Here’s the back story on tonight’s cake. It was snowing, I didn’t feel like going to the grocery store to get anything for dinner. After looking in my refrigerator, I decided that I would make a breakfast dinner. If you’re not familiar, that’s when you eat breakfast foods for dinner. My kids are convinced that breakfast foods taste better at dinnertime. I decided to make scrambled eggs and sausage. I considered starch options: toast, bagels, or biscuits. Then I thought to myself, if I make muffins or a coffee cake it’s like a combination of a breakfast starch and a dinner dessert. Hence, I chose blueberry cake – it was like killing two birds with one stone. Looking at the empty plate above, it’s more like my family killed-off the cake.
This is the first book in the Story of Us Trilogy.
There were a couple of elements in this book, which will definitely make it an unforgettable read for me. First, the use of dual names for a singular character was fantastic. I love how Elizabeth/Beth takes on both roles and Ayden accepts both personas interchangeably. It seemed very well suited for her character, rather than trying to act like a full blown Switch and demanding to be called Mistress. Second, the incorporation of music references into the text messages between Beth and Ayden was sensational.
As an aside, I think it would be really cool, if when reading a book like this you could click on the title of a referenced song and hear the song play instantly.
to Sydney Jamesson!
Did you know that January 8 is National English Toffee Day? http://baking.about.com/od/seasonaldesserts/tp/January-National-Dessert-Days.htm
This is a great combo – toffee, chocolate, and walnuts. It’s like a hat trick of desserts.
This is the 1st in the Brown Family series. I rarely make time to re-read books, but this was either the second or third time I’ve read this book. The series is phenomenal! I want to be adopted into the Brown Family. Each story is crazy exceptional. There’s nothing that gets old about these stories. These are a must purchase, but do not lend to a friend unless they sign a contract that they will return the book to you.
Laid Bare starts off the series with a bang, making you feel raw and exposed.
[Todd] “You’re bad for my self-control, Erin. You make me want things I should’t want.”
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[Erin] “Or maybe I make you want things you’ve always wanted and only now have a safe place to express them,” she challenged. “Why shouldn’t you want them? Why shouldn’t you get off on what gets you off?”
In addition, to some wild hot scenes, Lauren Dane draws out the reader’s appreciation for true love and acceptance.
Also, check out the spin-off series: Delicious (Sway, Tart, Lush)
Great name for the series because each story is sinfully delicious. This is an awesome extension from the Brown family, but great as a stand alone series too. The friendship between all the women in this series can seriously make a person jealous.
to Lauren Dane!
Think you need to hide when reading erotic romance novels? Worry that the person next to you on a plane is reading over your shoulder? Well, get over it! It doesn’t matter where you read. Just enjoy what you’re reading. Where do you like to read?
Cold days require comfort foods. The windchill today is -22. Nothing says comfort food more than warm chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. No, they are not fancy, but not all desserts have to be a culinary masterpiece. Sometimes, just good old traditional cookies do the trick. It’s all about the love in the tummy.
This is the 1st book in the Promise Harbor Wedding Series. The next books in the series are written by other authors.
Sometimes dating and life choices are put into a difficult balance. And sometimes you just have to make a leap of faith and choose the man over a career. Of course, if he is absolutely incredible in bed, like Josh, the choice should be easy. Did I mention that he is a fireman?
Be prepared when you read this book, you should have a bottle of Zinfindel on hand! And a hot guy.
to Kelly Jamieson!
Indulge in Life's Guilty Pleasures 