Rachel Dunning – Debt

March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 lizellyn Books Athlete, Strong Sexy Supermale

First, I gotta say – I lOVE THIS COVER!! Why? Finally, the cover model actually represents how the character is depicted in the book … his build, his tattoos, his eyes (both color and attitude), and even his approximate weight.

Logan is the perfect underdog that makes a reader want great things to happen in his favor. He grew up in the worst of areas and works hard to help pay for his sister’s school. Despite his physically tough exterior, Logan actually is sensitive on the inside. Logan’s personality is what makes this book uniquely enjoyable and not just another run of the mill, grunge fighter romance.

Kyla is also fantastic. She’s a walking contradiction by dressing one way but behaving in an opposite manner. Unlike Logan, she may have come from money. But she also had a lot of messed of family drama. The best part of Kyla is her insightfulness

One of my favorite lines:

“You know you’re hot, you know you have it all. You probably f*** like something out of True Blood … But you’re lost. You hate it. You screw and you feel empty inside. The only pleasure you get is the one coming from your c*ck, and that’s short-lived. You’re looking for a longer org*sm, but that isn’t it. You’re sick of women, you’re sick of the sex, you need something deeper, more meaningful, but you’re sh*t-scared to commit to it for reasons I haven’t quite figured out yet.”

to Rachel Dunning!

MJ Fields and Chelsea Camaron – Jagger

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 lizellyn Books Athlete, Strong Sexy Supermale

Just like a boxer needs to stay on their toes during fight, this book keeps the reader on his/her toes. I like all the twists to the story. This is one of those books that gets better page by page. One of the best Epilogues that I have read.

The theme that you need to focus on the good things in life resonates throughout the book. It’s presented in meaningful and very alluring ways. It never comes across as an annoying cliche, where the author seems to be preaching to the readers.

The main characters are compelling and well suited for one another. They both come from abusive pasts, but neither wants to be defined by their history, but rather their triumph in spite of it.

Jagger makes for a a great bad-boy romantic hero. He is hot but flawed. He is a champion in the underground fighting arena, but there is a darkness in his need to fight. On the other hand, he is fully committed to fostering a relationship with Tatiana and has a plan in place to ensure her happiness. At the forefront he wants to comfort her in her time of need and protect her from further abuse. Not until then, does he intend to claim her.

Despite being abused by her father, Tatiana isn’t just a damsel in distress. She is intelligent, resilient, and strong. She is also able to stand up to Jagger when necessary.

My favorite scene (not going to give away too much) was absolutely hysterically funny. You would expect that the scene would be sappy and romantic. Instead, it was like sitting through a roast for the characters where you can feel the surrounding characters’ love and respect.

Just as Tatiana fell in love with the Caldwell family, so did I. While this is a stand alone book, I think I would have preferred to have read this series from the beginning.

Jagger: A Caldwell Brothers Novel

Available for Pre-Order, Release on April 12, 2016

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Skye Warren – Deep

March 6, 2016March 6, 2016 lizellyn Books Strong Sexy Supermale

Synopsis

Philip Murphy has all of Chicago under his thumb. Except me. We met in a perfect storm of violence and lust. He saved me and then disappeared from my life. Now I pretend I never knew that kind of darkness. I focus on midterms and campus parties, as if they can wipe the slate clean. Then he turns up outside my dorm room—wounded and barely conscious. He’s the head of a crime syndicate, a powerful man, but he needs me now. There are traitors in his midst. I can help him, but I can’t fall for him. Not again.

Review

This was a very dark romance story. The beginning was a bit much for me to handle. Ellie and Philip meet when Philip hides teenage Ellie from a group of men that attempted to gang rape her.

Philip is open about his criminality. He’ll take any opportunity to take what he wants. But he isn’t all bad. “That’s why I stayed away from you for so long, kitten. Because I cared about you. Because I f*cking love you, and you deserve better than this.”

Ellie truly believes that she is unloveable. “I had worked my whole life for acceptance from people who wouldn’t love me back, the princess of lost causes.” “But I wasn’t enough. I never had been. Not for family. And definitely not for Philip.”

It is sad how both Philip and Ellie think so little of their selves. This overall dictates an overall feeling of bleakness throughout the story.

While this book is too dark for my personal taste, I found a lot of the story line to be interesting. And, the story is filled with unexpected turns, which made me want to read until the end.

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About the Author

Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dark romance such as Wanderlust and Prisoner. Praised as a “true mistress of dark erotica”, her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, four dogs, and one evil cat.

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Jaci Burton – Unexpected Rush

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 lizellyn Books Athlete, Strong Sexy Supermale

This book has all the elements that make-up a Play-by-Play Novel. There’s romance, close knit family, hot athletic men, strong independent female characters, hot sex scenes, and a perfect happily ever after.

Two of my favorite things about the story:

It was great to read about a bi-racial relationship story, where the difference in races wasn’t an issue.
I love the over protective brother. I’m the baby in the family with 2 older brothers, this part of the story was well done.

All in all, the story is very romantic in a traditional sense, but a bit too predictable.

See Related Posts:

Jaci Burton – All Wound Up

Jaci Burton – Changing the Game

Jaci Burton – Taking a Shot

Jaci Burton – Quarterback Draw

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Helena Hunting – Pucked

February 29, 2016February 24, 2016 lizellyn Books Athlete, Strong Sexy Supermale

YAY!! I finally got to read Pucked. It had been on my TBR for a while. I had heard so many great things about the book I was starting to worry that it wouldn’t live up to the hype. NO WORRIES! This book is fantastic. It’s hot, fun, sexy, and humorous – sometimes all at the same time. The open and often awkward conversations between Violet and Alex are part of what makes this remarkably unique.

If you didn’t know, the book centers around (pun intended) the captain and center for the Chicago Blackhawks.

This book was so good that even I, a huge St. Louis Blues fan and Blackhawk despiser, fell in love with the story and characters.

The gift giving is a little over the top, but the fun possibilities with a $1000 gift card to Victoria’s Secret is a thrill to the imagination.

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Grace Risata – My Dirty Detour

February 27, 2016February 27, 2016 lizellyn Books Mafia, Strong Sexy Supermale

This is a very unique story. It’s like a combination of Alice in Wonderland and Pleasantville meets Mob Wives. Here, Violet falls down a rabbit’s hole (gets lost on a deserted road); falls into a different era of mentality (she compares it to the 1950’s); and she finds herself face to face with reality stars from a mafia show that she watches.

Violet is an amazingly crazy and intriguing character. Admittedly, she is an “enigma,” as Rocky points out, “You’re afraid of uncooked meat, but you can shoot an assault rifle?” She’s an endless treat with all of her unfiltered comments.

Rocky believes himself to be a violent monster, but his heart, loyalty, and intelligence makes him extremely lovable.

The Italian, Russian, Ukranian, and Latino side characters are utterly fantastic: from the way they talk to the way they dress to the way they treat one another are utterly entertaining.

This story is filled with twist after twist. There isn’t any predictability with the story, which makes it a great read.

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Samantha Cole – Topping the Alpha (Trident Security #4)

November 19, 2015November 19, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Military, Strong Sexy Supermale

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This book goes from seriously hot to hilariously funny to suspenseful to heart-felt.

Samantha Cole writes BDSM well! It’s hot without being over the top. Jake’s punishments are creative and inspire a burning need (Oops! don’t want to give a way too much). Unlike most other BDSM books, it’s not all about hard and soft limits. Jake is equally concerned about respecting his sub. He isn’t into public humiliation, but expects complete submissiveness behind private doors. He’s a master of whips, but has the sense to ensure his sub finds subspace and not just sinks into a bad mental state due to his military training.

I love how the author breaks up the intensity with a little humor. Whether it is Nick talking aloud to his dick or Ian grumbling about not getting any, the comedic timing is impeccable. Carter delivers a line that is so funny that I accidentally spit coffee on my iPad. (I’m impatiently waiting for Carter’s story)

Whether it’s the anticipation or reactions, coming out of the closet involves drama. It is easier for some than others. Cole does a thoughtful job of addressing this issue in the story.

Finally, the suspense is fresh and new and ties in to the story nicely.

See Related Posts:

Samantha Cole – Leather and Lace

Samantha Cole – His Angel

Samantha Cole – Waiting For Him

Samantha Cole – Not Negotiable

See More of the Sexy Six Pack in Samantha Cole’s Book Teasers at: https://www.pinterest.com/LizEllynAuthor/samantha-cole-trident-security-series/

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Kristen Ashley – Walk Through Fire

November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 lizellyn Books Bikers, Strong Sexy Supermale

Another hot biker book by KA. Her books are absolutely addictive. The bikers are very upfront with their emotions. They say exactly what they mean. It may be hard, it may be crass, but it is always real.

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While there usually isn’t any game playing between and a biker and his babe, Logan is upfront about the game he is playing with Millie. The secret between them is a wall that is keeping them apart, but the sex in the interim is phenomenal.

I love how KA writes and creates her MC world. She never fails to give her characters individual voices. Logan defies some of the usual biker traits. He’s attracted to Millie, despite the fact that she doesn’t dress like a traditional biker babe. His non-confrontational relationship with his ex-wife is pretty amazing, too. But don’t get me wrong, Logan defines a silver-foxed hot biker. His basal attraction for Millie and constant “sex on the brain” makes the reader sweat with need.

Millie is strong, successful, and loving. She’s willing to sacrifice everything in herself for someone she loves.

This is the first romance book that I have read that realistically represents a modern-day, combined family trying to work things out. The creativity and effort that it takes to make such a family work well was remarkably portrayed in this book.

Finally, I adore the relationship or lack there of between Logan and Alan, Millie’s brother-in-law. The mutual lack of respect is humorous. Logan’s final triumph put a huge smile on my face. 🙂

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JC Valentine – S.O.B.

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, Strong Sexy Supermale

The Chicago Fire is a hot soccer team, but the real heat in this book is between Levi and Vista.

If a parent tries take away a child’s candy, the child is more than likely going want to have it even more. That was certainly the case for Levi. His father insisted that he not date Vista. He can fight the thoughts of her during the day, but is plagued with dreams of being with her at night.

Vista can work as much as she wants but there’s no way to get Levi out of her head when, “He looks rough. Dirty. Mountable.”

The sexual tension between Levi and Vista is palpable. I almost hesitate to use that word only because it is often over used in romance reviews. However, the mounting connection between them is practically tangible.

After getting caught succumbing to their attraction, they are ripped apart again. But even after being reunited again, they end up being separated yet another time. Their relationship is a bit of a roller coaster. Considering their young age, it seems more believable than overly dramatic.

My absolutely favorite part was Levi’s proclamation of love on the Jimmy Kimmel show.

“You were right, princess. It’s you and me. So don’t lock that door just yet. Make sure you leave a light on.”

to JC Valentine!

J.C. Valentine is the USA Today and International bestselling author of the Night Calls and Wayward Fighters Series and the Forbidden Trilogy. Her vivid imagination and love of words and romance had her penning her own romance stories from an early age, which, despite being poorly edited and written longhand, she forced friends and family members to read. No, she isn’t sorry.

J.C. earned her own happily ever after when she married her high school sweetheart. Living in the Northwest, they have three amazing children and far too many pets and spend much of their free time together enjoying movies or the outdoors. Among the many hats she wears, J.C. is an entrepreneur. Having graduated with honors, she holds a Bachelor’s in English and when she isn’t writing, you can find her editing for fellow authors.

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Jaci Burton – Taking a Shot

November 4, 2015November 4, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, Strong Sexy Supermale

Baseball season’s over and it’s time for a little hockey. I realize that this is the second Jaci Burton post that I’ve done in one week. There’s certain authors that are so good that you miss the stories and characters after you finish reading. Jaci Burton creates sexy as hell professional athletes. Her books are not only a must read, but fall into the category of great re-reads.

Jenna and Ty never quite seem to make it to an actual bedroom. They’re quite creative and are willing to hook up no matter where they are located.

Ty isn’t just some good looking athlete. He’s an incredibly perceptive man and boyfriend. He understands Jenna more than she realizes and is determined to help her achieve her dreams.

Jenna is a loyal girl with a few hidden talents and some very provocative tattoos and piercings.

Unlike most stories where the man makes the big mistakes, Jenna is the one that needs to eat crow and do her best groveling. Ty’s response is perfect.

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