COVER REVEAL ~ANYTHING FOR YOU LAYLA HAGEN~

Title: Anything For You

Author: Layla Hagen

Series: Connor Family #1

Release Date: May 7, 2018

Hotshot CEO Landon Connor knows his way around the boardroom. Ever since he lost his wife, Landon is all work and no play. But after he seals the biggest deal of his career, he decides to take a trip to his hometown. Nothing spells vacation like a little time with his boisterous family in the LA sun. 

But the tempting landscape designer working for his sister spells a whole lot more than fun. Maddie Jennings is everything Landon didn't think he wanted anymore. He can't get enough of her sweetness, or her sensual curves. 

Despite fanning herself every time Landon comes near her, Maddie tries to ignore their attraction. It’s the smart thing to do. But when Landon romances her with late night walks and bouquets of flowers, she can’t help giving in to his sexy charm. 

But can Landon open up his heart for longer than a summer?

Layla Hagen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She fell in love with books when she was nine years old, and her love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.

She writes steamy and romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.

She is represented by fabulous Louise Fury (The Bent Agency)

NEW RELEASE ~HER DEFIANT HEART BY MONICA MURPHY~

Title: Her Defiant Heart
Author: Monica Murphy
Series: Damaged Hearts #1
Release Date: March 29, 2018

Life can feel like a cruel joke. I grew up poor and motherless, with a father who never got over his wife’s abandonment. But now he’s gone too, and I’m dead set on finding the woman who so carelessly tossed me aside when I was a baby.

I want revenge. And I’m going to get back at my mother any way that I can.

I change my name. Start my new life in college, and just happen to cross paths with the gorgeous, ultra-rich Rhett Montgomery. He’s immediately interested in me, not that I’m surprised.

You see, I planned it that way. I meant for him to find me. He’s the one connection to my mother, and I’m using him, so I can destroy her. But I didn’t plan on Rhett being so charming. Sweet. Sexy.

And I definitely didn’t plan on falling for him either…

Have you ever had a book wreck you? That's essentially what HER DEFIANT HEART did to me. This book took be through every single emotion imaginable, and in the end I still wound up with a confused and raging heart looking for answers. 

Jensen and Rhett aren't meant to be. There's simply too much baggage there for them to be a couple with a fighting chance. But said baggage might also be why they could be perfect for each other. Jensen is the one with the blatant emotional scars from her past, and the more I learned of her story the more my heart twisted. I simply wanted someone (Rhett) to just wrap her up and give the the longest hug and take care of her. But Jensen doesn't want that. No, she wants to exact her revenge, and then move on with a life where she believe she's already met her potentials. Her defeat is palpable on the pages, but when Rhett comes on screen, he gives her hope, her gives her an escape. But with every safe and loved feeling he instills in her, she remembers why she's at this school, meeting this man. And that truth could shatter every fragile part of the relationship they've made together. 

Then there's Rhett... There's more to his story. I know there is. But right now we're still wading through Jensen's life, and where Her Defiant Heart left off... just consider me sitting here holding my breath waiting for the conclusion to THAT scene. I don't know what is in story for Rhett and Jensen, but I can tell you I am more than invested in their story. 

Monica Murphy has created a gritty and emotionally thrilling story with Her Defiant Heart. Every page lead to another stolen temptation, another shattered realization, another piece of a wickedly woven puzzle I couldn't get enough of! I will be not-so-patient waiting for the next installment of the Damaged Hearts series to see where it takes Jensen and Rhett. 

Happy Reading!

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

Monica Murphy is the New York Times, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of the One Week Girlfriend series, the Billionaire Bachelors and The Rules series. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and has sold over one million copies worldwide. She is both self-published and published by Random House/Bantam and Harper Collins/Avon. She writes new adult, young adult and contemporary romance.

She is a wife and a mother of three who lives in central California on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere along with their one dog and too many cats. A self-confessed workaholic, when she's not writing, she's reading or hanging out with her husband and kids. She's a firm believer in happy endings, though she will admit to putting her characters through angst-filled moments before they finally get that hard won HEA.

NEW RELEASE REVIEW ~STONE BY MAX MONROE~

Title: Stone
Author: Max Monroe
Series: Stone Cold Fox #1
Release Date: March 23, 2018

MY RATING: 5 STARS

First, hate. Then, want. But in the end? Heartbreak.

My celebrity life was supposed to be easy, and this movie was the biggest break of my career. But from the moment Officer Levi Fox gave me a speeding ticket on my way into town, he’s been nothing but a thorn in my side.

Dominant. Cocky. Callous. 

Midnight blue eyes, a bad attitude, and muscles for days, he’s exactly the kind of man I should avoid. 

But as the Cold, Montana Police Department’s official movie liaison, he’s taken up a permanent place in my life that I can’t shake. 

We fight. A lot. 

Then, we kiss—and my carefully crafted hate toward him no longer feels so much like hate. 

I’m falling

falling

falling.

But how often do alpha-jerks cushion the landing?

Note: Levi and Ivy’s story will continue in Book Two—Cold.

Sigh.... The love and hate with these characters, really one character in particular, is strong. I LOVE this book so, so much. But Levi can be a cold a-hole, but then he gets in the heat of the moment, or in a sweet moment with Ivy and I loveeee him. Ivy is a much easier character for me to form opinions about: she's bold and sassy and I am on her team 100%. 

This story is unique, intriguing. It's a culmination of past and present, when Hollywood invades a small town to capitalize on one of its darkest times. A dark time for both the town and especially for Lexi Fox. There is still so much to learn and experience after the first installment in the Stone Cold Fox trilogy, but STONE was a mind-blowing beginning that devoured my every waking moment until I hit the words THE END, which came far too soon. 

Levi and Ivy are tumultuous to say the very least. But Max Monroe has set up this book to where I am DYING for more of them. To say I'm ready for COLD is a slight (meaning massive) understatement. This is already a must-read series for me and we're only in book one. So buckle in, bookworms. This ride is now where near finished, and I have a feeling there will be a lot of cursing, swooning, and iPad throwing before it's over. 

Happy Reading!

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

Over two years ago, a dynamic duo of romance authors teamed up under the pseudonym Max Monroe, and, well, the rest is history...

Max Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of more than ten contemporary romance titles. Favorite writing partners and long time friends, Max and Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their Facebook newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they’ve found their other half. This is their most favorite adventure thus far. ​

Latest Release: Stone (Stone Cold Fox Trilogy #1)

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REVIEW ~ FEARLESS BY CARLY PHILLIPS~

Title: Fearless
Author: Carly Phillips
Series: Rosewood Bay #1
Release Date: March 20, 2018

Fall in love with the Wards… 

Mechanic and garage owner, Kane Harmon is used to the wealthy beautiful women visiting his beach town. He doesn't get involved because he knows most females would merely be slumming for the summer. 

Except Halley Ward isn't just passing through. She lives a solitary life in a bungalow on the beach. A woman tormented by her past, distant from her wealthy family, different from Kane's usual fare of town girls who know his M.O.- Don't expect more than he's willing to give. 

Kane rescues Halley and her broken down car from the side of the road and instantly he's hooked. She says she's not interested in him. He knows she lies. And he makes it his mission to bring her back to life, to return her emotionally to her family. To show her the colors around her were as vibrant as the ones she puts on her canvas. 

Until past meets present and threatens all the progress they've made. Then it's Halley's turn to step up and stand up for the relationship and life she's finally coming to believe she deserves

What a lovely and sexy introduction to the Rosewood Bay series! Kane and Halley were unique and breath of fresh air characters. Coupled with the amazing storyline presented in FEARLESS, this book was over far too fast for me. Kane is sexy as sin and utterly sweet. Halley is fierce and relatable. The two of them together gave such a fun, heart-warming story, with emotional twists that kept me in rapt attention from the get-go.

My only reason for 4 stars instead of 5, is the length, I really wish there was more to the book. HOWEVER, that has everything to do with me being a  selfish reader and wanting more of these characters that snuck into my heart, and nothing to do with the fact that the story was lacking. The book is complete, and utterly satisfying. I can't wait to get more acquainted with the Wards and Rosewood Bay! FEARLESS was a delicious taste of a world I can't wait to return to!

Happy Reading!

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips has written over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels that today's readers identify with and enjoy. After a successful 15 year career with various New York publishing houses, Carly is making the leap to Indie author, with the goal of giving her readers more books at a faster pace at a better price. Her Serendipity books will still finish up in January/February 2014 via Berkley as planned. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She's a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she's a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.

BLOG TOUR REVIEW ~PLAYING HIS WAY BY ERIKA WILDE~

Title: Playing His Way

Author: Erika Wilde
Series: The Player Club #4
Release Date: March 13, 2018

HE'S READY TO PLAY . . . ARE YOU?

As the new owner of The Players Club, Brent "Mac" MacMillan is all about dirty sex, wicked sin and carnal pleasure . . . served up his way. After being burned in the past, he's always been careful to choose experienced females who enjoy submitting to his dark desires, and are willing to play by his demanding rules without expecting any emotional attachments in return. 

Hiring beautiful interior designer Stephanie Randall to create fantasy bedrooms within his club is his first mistake. She's curious, flirtatious, and makes his blood run hotter than it ever has before. Innocent when it comes to all the debauchery his sinful world has to offer, she wants to take a walk on the wild side . . . with him. 

His second mistake? Saying yes. And his third? Falling for the one woman he knows he can never have.

Stephanie strolled toward Mac, a mischievous glimmer suddenly brightening her gorgeous blue eyes, putting him on alert. "I'd like to attend the Masquerade party at The Players Club on Saturday, to get a better feel for the club and what other fantasy elements might work for your members." 

He stiffened at her unexpected request. The temptation of having her in this domain—wanting her but refusing to touch her—wasn't something he wanted to endure. And watching her possibly hook up with someone else, like Rick? Complete fucking agony. 

He shook his head. "I don't think attending the Masquerade party is necessary. I'm sure you can come up with a few other ideas without being here when everything is in full swing, which is probably going to be more distracting, than helpful." 

"What if I want to be here?" the little vixen proposed, her voice holding a hint of a challenge. "You know, to mix a little business with pleasure?" 

His expression remained composed, his resolve, firm. "I'm going to have to say no." 

She tipped her head to the side, studying him much too astutely. "I can always get an invitation from Jillian, you know," she said as she came closer and closer. 

"No, you can't," he countered. "I put a freeze on any new invitations until I'm done going through the current membership." 

She laughed softly, huskily, the sound like a stroke along his cock. Much like her hand was suddenly stroking down the length of his tie before giving it a playful tug. "Do I make you nervous, Mac?" 

His hands curled into fists in his pockets, because it was taking extreme effort not to grasp her face in his palms and kiss that soft, plush, impudent mouth of hers—hot and hard and deep. "Do I look like a man who'd be intimidated by any woman?" he asked, his voice surprisingly steady. 

She thought about that for a brief moment before giving her hair a subtle toss and replying. "Intimidated, no." Then a sexy, knowing smile curved her lips. "Nervous, definitely, because if you weren't a little uneasy about whatever this thing is between us, you wouldn't have an issue with me coming to the Masquerade party and being at the club." 

"The last thing you make me feel is uneasy." Instead, her presence had lust pumping through him like a heady surge of adrenaline. She was certainly testing his control. 

Her free hand came back up and splayed on his chest, the heat of her touch searing him through his dress shirt. "If I don't make you nervous, then prove it," she cajoled. "Let me come to the party on Saturday. I promise not to be too shocked by what I see." 

His jaw clenched as she met his gaze and held it, so bold and brazen when she really had no idea what she was messing with, or what he was capable of. This woman was no shrinking violet, and she was the furthest thing from the kind of submissive, obedient female he preferred—and Jesus, Christ, his dick was hard as stone for her. This was a woman who liked having the advantage, who enjoyed a little power play, and fuck if that didn't make him want to pin her against the wall behind her and make it very clear who really had the upper hand between them. "So, what will it be, Mr. MacMillan?" she murmured huskily. "Inviting me to the club on Saturday, or are you going to chicken out?"

Oh, Stephanie and Brent... these two are a sexed-up hot mess of a couple, and I couldn't have enjoyed them any other way. They are both headstrong and stubborn, yet they bring out vulnerabilities in each other, and that's why they work so well together once Brent gives in. He was the holdout to Stephanie's seduction, but when this sexy alpha man gives in, he gives his all.

These two are an explosion personified. They take every advantage of Brent's sex club, coupled with their own inhibitions that won't be tamped down. To say they're off the charts sexy would be a gross understatement. Their palpable connection just burst off the pages, but the reasons for Brent's holdout continued to whisper doubts his his mind until they were too loud to ignore.

This book is intense and insanely sexy and I more than highly recommend it! It is a standalone in the Players Club series, but I would highly suggest reading the previous books prior to reading this book, or ever after to learn more about the other characters' stories. It was so much fun for me to see those characters again!

Happy Reading!

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

Erika Wilde is the author of the sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two daughters, and when she's not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please visit website at www.erikawilde.com.