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Thursday, October 3, 2013

3 GUEST BLOGS - "FIREFIGHTER FANTASY", "WRITING CONTEMP. ROMANCE" & "MORE TO LAS VEGAS"! ( #GIVEAWAY )

Welcome to Jessica Jayne, Jenny Lynn and CR Moss 
- these ladies have come over to For The Love of Reading with 3 Top Notch Guest Blogs  
- and that is not all, if you are interested in winning a Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Touch or Samsung Galaxy Tablet then baby are you in the right place! See the Giveaway below The Awesome Guest Blogs!


Jessica Jayne, author of IN FLAMES 
on why firefighters are her favorite fantasy…

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I’d like to give a special thanks to For the Love of Reading for allowing me to swing by their blog during the Evernight Publishing Birthday Bash to introduce my Evernight Publishing book, In Flames, and talk a little bit about a favorite topic for most of us women…firefighters!  My main character in In Flames, Matt Riley, is a sexy firefighter.  As far as fantasies go, a hard body, sexy firefighter is at the top of my list, so creating Matt’s character was a dream come true for me! :)

Why are these guys so damn sexy?  I ask myself that question many times as I drive past our local firehouse and find myself slowing down to check to see if the guys are out washing the trucks or shooting hoops in the driveway… with their shirts off, of course!  I do have lucky days! Does that sound stalkerish? I can’t help it. I think the guys at the local house are getting used to me!  :)

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What is it about a fireman that makes the women go crazy?!    I know I’m not the only one!  It’s true, a lot of them have hard bodies.  And as a warm-blooded female with a very healthy sexual appetite, I like a hard body like the rest of you.  :)  But it’s got to be more than the uniform ( or lack thereof ) that makes these guys a top fantasy for most women.  For me, what pushes these guys to the top of the fantasy list is found in two words: Selfless and Courage.

Selfless.  Firefighters may have some downtime during their shifts ( thank God - because that’s when I get to catch them outside the firehouse horsing around :) ), but when a call comes in, it’s all work and no play.  And that’s because lives could be at risk, including their own.  They suit up in their turn-out gear and boots and head to a scene not knowing exactly what they may have to face, but ready and willing to face any danger that may await them, even at the risk of their own lives.

Courage.  Firefighters face precarious situations on the job.  Saving the cat thirty feet up in the tree, rescuing a child from the fourth floor of a burning building, or pulling a man from the wreckage of his car, these guys save lives… every day!  They are heroes!  Forget Superman.  Move over, Batman.  These guys are for real!

And so are their hard bodies!  ;)  Enjoy!

In Flames 
by Jessica Jayne

"As a fireman, Matt Riley was at the scene when his brother, Chad, was killed.  He suffered greatly from survivor’s guilt and depression after the accident.

The last year has been difficult for both Gracelyn and Matt.  They’ve relied on each other to get through the tough times. With the anniversary of Chad’s death upon them, Gracelyn and Matt once again turn to each other for comfort and support.  

They find it in each other’s arms (and bed).  Will their desire for each other consume them?  Can they overcome the guilt and scrutiny to find love again…together?"


Jenny Lyn author of BURN 
“Why I love writing contemporary romance…”

Thank you so much for hosting me today!

Here’s why I love writing contemporary romance: It’s relatable. We all lead busy lives, have days when we come home tired and not in the mood for anything. Well, except for maybe sex. The characters in erotic romance are always up for hot lovin’, aren’t they? Hey, it’s the best kind of stress relief.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking any of the other genres. I love a good paranormal or sci-fi story as much as the next reader. Who doesn't want to get lost in a wildly different world with vampires or aliens or shifters?

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With contemporary stories you don’t need much set-up to get right into the action with the characters. When they go out on a date, your mind automatically fills in the blanks of what the restaurant will look like, what they’ll eat and drink because you've done the same thing. It’s easier to grasp the meat of the storyline, which usually revolves solely around the hero and heroine.

Burn, my latest novella from Evernight Publishing, features Irish beauty, Tate Reilly, who’s one seriously overworked ER doctor, and sexy chef, Ryan Hart, the man who broke Tate’s heart eight years ago when he walked out of her life in the middle of the night.

In Burn, Tate works herself into a stupor, like a lot of us often do. Ryan runs a busy commercial kitchen as a sous chef. Most of run a busy kitchen at home. In their downtime, they take in a Braves game. Been there, done that, super fun! I wouldn't recommend it in the middle of July, though. Just sayin’. And of course, they find plenty of time for sexy shenanigans and falling head-over-heels in love with each other. Hopefully all of you make time for that part as well, because that’s what makes the long workdays and messy kitchens worthwhile.

I’m thrilled to be a part of the Evernight family. We would love it if you’d help us celebrate EP’s third anniversary by checking out our talented group of authors and entering to win some fabulous prizes during our Birthday Bash!

Burn 
by Jenny Lyn

"Eight years ago, life was good for Tate Reilly. Living in Atlanta and attending college, her dream of becoming a doctor was within reach, and she was in love with Ryan Hart. Then one night while Tate slept, Ryan disappeared. No note, no phone call, nothing left of a love she thought would last forever.

Ryan never wanted to leave Tate behind the way he did. The best way to spare Tate the disruption of her bright future with his problems was to make a clean break. So he did the hardest thing he'd ever done—he walked away.

Now Ryan is back in Atlanta, and he has every intention of winning Tate back, no matter what it takes. The heat between them is undeniable, and it’s not long before it melts her resistance and she starts to lose the grip on her heart again.

But time doesn’t always heal all wounds. Sometimes you have to shed more blood to become whole again."


CR Moss, author of WILD WEST PROMISE
“There’s More to Las Vegas…”

Hi everyone! I’m here today in celebration of Evernight Publishing’s 3rd birthday. Happy birthday to a great publisher! I’m happy to be a member of such a great team and that TBTB saw fit to publish the Double D Ranch Tales I write with my co-writer, RM Sotera.

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The DD Tales are set on a fictional ranch just outside of Las Vegas. How is that possible you ask? Las Vegas is all about the strip and gambling, isn’t it?

I’m here to share a few tidbits of information to assist you in your next visit to Sin City should you wish some good ol’ cowboy and western fun.

Rodeos. Las Vegas is host to: The Helldorado Parade and Rodeo; the Indian National Finals Rodeo; & the National Finals Rodeo. Talk about lots of cowboy hats, boots and extra manly goodness in the city. ;)

Drinking and dancing? There are western themed bars! North end of the strip: Gilley’s Las Vegas http://www.gilleyslasvegas.com/ they say, “Take the spirited saloons of the frontier days in the wild west and combine it with the excitement, style and action of the Las Vegas Strip, and you’ll have a hankering for the new Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island.” South end of the strip: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country - touts itself as the largest country nightclub in Las Vegas http://www.stoneysrockincountry.com/

Off the strip? Check out Cowboy Trail Rides. Ride the trails of Red Rock Canyon… Have a western barbeque... http://www.cowboytrailrides.com/index.html.

Just so y’all know, I’m not endorsing, or being reimbursed from, these places. I just happen to know about them and wanted to share some knowledge. Attending, visiting, using any of the places/services here will be your own responsibility. ;)

I also want to let you know the latest DD Ranch Tale: Wild West Promise. This book and the first two books in the Double D Ranch Tales series takes place outside of Las Vegas near the Red Rock Canyon area. Here’s the blurb. Enjoy! C.R. Moss

Wild West Promise ~ a contemporary, western, erotic romance story with a hint of the supernatural set in Nevada and written for Evernight Publishing’s Romance on the Go line

* In life and the afterlife, on the Double D Ranch, one belief holds true—the power of desire changes lives.
* A rugged wrangler. A feisty Irish woman. A day full of promise. Times are wild on the Double D, and one ranch hand is in for the ride of a lifetime.
* Little does Maggie O’Hurley know her life is about to change. She visits the ranch to attend a friend’s bachelorette party and meets a wrangler named Kent. Her immediate attraction to him revs up her libido, and she plans to do what’s needed to snag the sexy cowboy…including making a decision she never thought she’d deal with again.
* As a workaholic, Kent Samuels hasn’t been with a woman in ages. When a bewitching redhead steps into his path, his world tilts, and she’s all he can think of. He doesn’t know if he’s able to give her forever, but he will give her what time he has. Once he does, he knows he can’t let her go.
* Past experiences war with ideas for the future, but can the pair make promises they can keep?

For more on C.R. Moss & RM Sotera, the Wild West books, & where to purchase visit http://doubledranchtales.blogspot.com



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 Evernight Publishing is giving away 1 Samsung Galaxy Tablet, 1 Kindle Paperwhite, 1 Kobo Touch, 1 Amazon $100 gift card and 1 Evernight $50 Gift Card and swag pack. 

*One winner per household per prize. Evernight employees/authors are ineligible to win.*

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

SPOTLIGHT ON "NEANDERTHAL SEEKS HUMAN" (GIVEAWAY)


"There are three things you need to know about Janie Morris: 

1) She is incapable of engaging in a conversation without volunteering TMTI (Too Much Trivial Information), especially when she is unnerved, 2) No one unnerves her more than Quinn Sullivan, and 3) She doesn't know how to knit.

After losing her boyfriend, apartment, and job in the same day, Janie Morris can't help wondering what new torment fate has in store. To her utter mortification, Quinn Sullivan- aka Sir McHotpants- witnesses it all then keeps turning up like a pair of shoes you lust after but can't afford. The last thing she expects is for Quinn- the focus of her slightly, albeit harmless, stalkerish tendencies- to make her an offer she can't refuse."

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SEX! It all started with sex, between my parents. Personally I don’t like thinking about it, but whatever works for you is a-ok with me. No judgment. The sex happened in California and much of my life also occurred in that state until I moved from the land of nuts (almonds), wine, silicon… boobs, and heavy traffic to the southeast US. Like most writers I like to write, but let’s get back to sex. Eventually I married and gave birth to 2 small people-children (boy-5, girl-3 as of this writing).

By day I’m a biomedical researcher with focus on rare diseases. By night I’m a knitter, sewer, lino block carver, fabric printer, soap maker, and general crafter. By the wee hours of the morning or when I’m intoxicated I love to listen to the voices in my head and let them tell me stories.  I hope you enjoy their stories.

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:: Penny Reid's ::
NEANDERTHAL SEEKS HUMAN Tour Schedule 
August 5th - 17th

8/05 - Book Pages & Dripping Ink

8/05 - United by Books

8/06 - Under the Covers

:: For The Love of Reading ::

8/08 - 3 Partners in Shopping

8/09 - Literary Nook

8/10 - Cocktails and Books

8/11 - Intoxicated by Books

8/12 - Mama's Reading Break

8/13 - KT Books Reviews

8/14 - Deal Sharing Aunt

8/15 - Book Nerd

8/15 - Babbling About Books

8/16  Book Monster Reviews

8/16 - My Secret Romance

8/17 - Musings From An Addicted Reader

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

REVIEW - SLOW BURN

"The second in Anne Marsh’s pulse-pounding Smoke Jumpers series ripples with nail-biting suspense and sensuality, giving an inside look at a special brand of hero and the kind of woman it takes to win him."

Author: Anne Marsh
Pages: 340 pages
Publisher: Kensington Books on March 2013
Form: E-book (from NetGalley for an honest review)
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Series: Smoke Jumpers #2
Amazon: Buy / $7.39 (Kindle)EU price, click to see yours )
Barnes & Noble: Buy / $8.09 (Nook)
Kensington Books: Buy / $6.97 (Paperback)
Excerpt: Chapter 1

"It’s not every man who’ll risk his life jumping into the flames of a woodland inferno. Then again, Evan Donovan isn’t like other men. No matter how great or how treacherous the challenge, he gets the job done. But when he agrees to look in on a friend’s ex-wife after a suspicious brushfire, Evan learns that some jobs are too hot to handle…

Faye Duncan is a photographer on a mission, shooting fires for a magazine. Her first encounter with a wildfire isn’t nearly as wild as her first night with Evan Donovan. Things really heat up when Evan learns she may have taken a photo of the arsonist setting the fires. Evan is determined to keep Faye safe—but first, he’ll have to open up his heart…"  ~ From Goodreads


Faye's run from L.A. brings her to Strong, a small town inhabited by the Donovan Brothers firefighting business ( and the very sexy smoke jumper brothers ), she's to click few pics, send them to her editor and be on her way. But when her ex-husband calls in a favor to one of the Donovan brothers, things quickly get out of control and when she wakes up in Evan's bed there is no denying the attraction, and he might be just the thing to get her mind of the divorce. And Evan doesn't seem that opposed to it either until he realizes she's snapped a pic of the arsonist lighting bush fires lately and he's plotting to keep her in town before this fiasco blows in his face.

Oh how I enjoy the strong, quiet and very well built alpha male who says little but thinks of all the right things! Evan made a delicious hero, unaware of his charm and trying to get Faye to stay in Strong by showing her a good time, oh not like that girl, though we'll get to that. ;) He was afraid to hope anything could come out of his attraction with Faye as her ex was a fire fighter and that went up in flames. I loved Evan, he made the book great reading!

Faye had had it with L.A. and her work obsessed ex, with the divorce finalized she took off wanting adventure, it just happened to come in a shape of a big, built smoke jumper, gruff with three words or less sentences. I liked Faye's inner drive for new experiences and adventure, her plan of sleeping in her red sexy Vette and using Evan to scratch an itch, which didn't work out quite like planned. Smart girl, but didn't count on falling for anyone so soon after her failed marriage.

I had never read Marsh's novels before so this was such a pleasant surprise! Marsh has a good recipe of action, attraction and suspense, you get the love story, little extra with great supporting characters and a little peak into the mind of the perp. This was a great read, can't wait for Rio's story!

Also check out the Burning Up (Smoke Jumpers #1) cover, makes me want to go back and read Jack's story! And drooling to see Rio's cover. ;)


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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

REVIEW - MY VAMPIRE COVER MODEL (GIVEAWAY)

"Life changed for Deanna Brooks the night she attended a book signing for her aunt’s best-selling paranormal romance series. There she met Burney ‘The Cover God’ Sheridan. The model for the series’ fictional vampire hero, Burn is beyond handsome and has an overabundance of Irish charm."

Author: Karyn Gerrard
Pages: 70 pages
Publisher: Decadent Publishing on Aug. 2012
Form: E-book (from tour for an honest review)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Amazon: Buy / $3.99 (Kindle)EU price, click to see yours )
Barnes & Noble: Buy / $3.99 (Nook)
All Romance E-books: Buy / $3.99 (E-book)

"Life changed for Deanna Brooks the night she attended a book signing for her aunt’s best-selling paranormal romance series. There she met Burney ‘The Cover God’ Sheridan. The model for the series’ fictional vampire hero, Burn is beyond handsome and has an overabundance of Irish charm. He’s too good to be true.

Burn Sheridan, a man with scores of past lives, has a secret: he is a vampire. Meeting Deanna is agony because for the first time in over two hundred years, Burn experiences the rarest of vampiric needs—the mate-of-the-soul connection. Keeping people at a distance has been Burn's existence for centuries, but Deanna makes his pledge of staying detached impossible.

Many obstacles lie ahead and the biggest of all may be Burn himself. Can Deanna and Burn overcome them and find lasting love?"  ~ From Goodreads


For a short story of only 70 pages My Vampire Cover Model is a keeper! Hot, heavy and well written describe the story to a tee. I loved the love story of it. A sane vampire, basically a good guy, and a woman who could be anyone make for a surprisingly interesting read. Not to mention a really romantic one. But that I chuck up to Burn having such eloquent dialog in the book, old fashion, but not in the korny way but in the will melt your heart kind.

I absolutely loved Burn, even when he saw best to erase himself from Deanna's mind. Bad Burn. He was a genuinely nice guy who happened to be vampire as well. And of course there was the whole 6 foot, stunning, black-haired Irish charmer thing. Now who can says no to that?

Deanna was so wonderfully sane about the whole vampire thing, she didn't over or under react which was nice and fresh. You don't learn too much about Deanna in the book, because it's mainly about Burn explaining about himself to ease her worries.

The romance was so yummy! I like it when two pretty normal acting people get down dirty in the most deliciously raw way. ;) Yes the romance was one where it was built towards love - but the love scenes sure made up for all the wait. One hundred percent!

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          Deanna tapped her sandaled foot in annoyance. She didn't want to bother with the guy, but Janice insisted, bouncing on the balls of her feet in excitement as they advanced toward the table.
          As they moved closer, the model’s masculinity became more potent. She could hear the slight lilt to his deep voice as he answered the ladies questions. His eyes crinkled sexily when he smiled. His teeth were perfectly shaped and a brilliant white.
          Deanna glanced at her aunt’s table a few times, hoping to catch her eye, but Carol was busy working her crowd. While Deanna enjoyed an historical romance she’d never quite taken to the paranormal genre. Aunt Carol always mailed her advance copies, but she usually wound up giving them to Janice. She should’ve given the books a chance. Judging from the crowd, paranormal romance seemed popular. There was a steady stream of women coming and going.
          Janice clutched her arm. “We’re next!”
          Oh, yippie-friggin’-yay. Janice stood next to Burn. Damn, he is tall. A few inches under six-six, anyway, Deanna observed. Janice babbled nonsensical chatter while the model smiled, nodded, and signed a couple of her paperbacks.
          Janice put her arm around the man’s trim waist. “Take our picture, Dean!”
          Deanna raised the camera and looked up just as Burn’s searing gaze swept over her like a roll of white heat. God, his eyes had turned from black to silver again. Those special magic contacts were amazing. Holding out the camera, she clicked and hoped Janice was in the frame because she couldn't tear her eyes away from “Sizzle” or “Burn” or whatever his name was. Deanna clicked another for good measure.
          Janice took the camera and shoved her toward the leather-clad hunk. Her mouth went dry, and her insides fluttered. For God’s sake, he was only a model. Why was she so flustered?
She stepped next to him and glanced up. Oh hell yeah, very tall. He towered over her by at least a foot. His arm stretched out to clasp her shoulder, and he brought her in tight against his side. Solid, rock-hard muscle. Her insides began to churn in arousal.
          “What’s your name, darlin’?”
          She couldn't speak. Deanna was like Ralphie in A Christmas Story, sitting on Santa’s lap. Duh…uh.        
No words came out.
          “Her name is Deanna, but I call her Dean!” Janice sang out.
          urn gently squeezed her shoulder, and it almost brought her to her knees, his touch was so intoxicating.
          “Dean. I like that,” he purred.
          Dear God. His voice, was he Irish? The tone sounded low, sexy, and rumbled deep in his impressive chest, sending shock waves through her entire body.
          Then the unthinkable happened. A wash of scent covered her. Deanna could taste it in her mouth, and feel it on her skin. Was the overpowering aroma his cologne? Some guys liked to drown themselves with those tacky body sprays. Burn must have marinated himself in the swill.
          Deanna wheezed and her throat closed up. Her hand clasped her throat. Trying to breathe through her nose was unsuccessful. The only thing she smelled was his spicy, musky, overpowering scent. Her eyes watered and her body trembled furiously.
          “Are you all right, love?”
          Deanna fell to her knees, fighting for every breath. Strong arms encircled her and carried her from the sales floor through to a door marked Staff Only.


Living in a small town in a corner of Ontario, Canada, I wile away my spare time writing, reviewing and reading romance. As long as I can avoid being hit by a runaway moose here in this wilderness paradise, I assume everything is golden. Originally from the east coast of Canada, I love to set my some of my stories in the Maritime Provinces~

Happily married for a long time to my own hero, a teacher that braves everything that is thrown at him. His encouragement keeps me moving forward.


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Saturday, November 10, 2012

REVIEW - HANDS ON ME (GIVEAWAY)

"The simple shoot-and-swoop mission takes a turn for these two sometime-lovers and full-time rivals when they call a truce to give into their desire. Now with the promise to keep both hands on each other at all times, they share a night together."

Author: Kim Carmichael
Pages: 28 pages
Publisher: Keith Publication on Sep. 2012
Form: E-book (from tour for an honest review)
Genre: Erotic Romantic Suspense (+18 Only)
Series: Tramp Stamp  #1
Amazon: Buy / $5.74 (Kindle)EU price, click to see yours )

"Agent Gwen Fredricks is a living target. Captured after a failed mission, the code to crack a safe has literally been permanently hidden on her.To free herself, she must retrieve a final key. All Agent Colin Alexander has to do to avoid a desk job is get a code said to be on an enemy agent. He never dreamed it would actually be on the agent, especially Gwen.

The simple shoot-and-swoop mission takes a turn for these two sometime-lovers and full-time rivals when they call a truce to give into their desire. Now with the promise to keep both hands on each other at all times, they share a night together. Loyalties are tested when Gwen manages to swipe the key away, and Colin discovers the code carefully embedded into Gwen’s tramp stamp tattoo in a glow of UV light. When morning comes they must decide if what they feel for each other is worth betraying their agencies."  ~ From Goodreads


A fun little romantic suspense love story. Hand On Me was a quick read but managed to have in it few kicks and bunches, two sexy agents and one night that changed their lives all together.

Gwen and Colin were a good match but with the shortness of the story you really didn't get very invested with them, but I liked the idea of two agents having crossed paths before without being able to investigate where their passionate nights may lead.

Hands On Me gives you a quick secret agent read, little bit of action both on and off the bed, but it was too short to really love, some character depth would have helped, but in all a good short story worth reading.

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          "Stop!" A man yelled.
          The barrel of another gun met her inches from her face. She tensed, not from the gun, but from the familiar inflection in his voice. The position of both their weapons hid the man's face.
          "Get in and lower your gun, or we'll both lose."
          "Back up and lower yours, or you won't have a hand left." No one told her what to do, not ever again. The click of her cocking her weapon echoed around them.
          He stepped back. "Get in and close the door."
          With her gun still raised, she stepped and waited for her opponent to flinch first.
          "Now." He moved a fraction of an inch.
          She did the same, and with the silent acknowledgement they would both comply, they lowered their guns in unison. She almost shot herself in the foot at the sight of the man who greeted her. Before she made a mistake, she de-cocked her gun and shook her head. "Colin?" Her body betrayed her by trembling. Was this her punishment?
          "Gwen." He shoved the gun in his waistband. "You're the one. I would have never guessed."
          Think. She screamed at herself to remember her training, and not allow him to best her or distract her. She glanced around the room, giving her time to not look at him. Agents were supposed to be everyday people and blend in, but Colin Alexander stood out. From the moment she quite literally fell into his lap through a two-story ceiling three years ago, she wasn't sure why his agency chose such a standout. She supposed his combed-back black hair and golden eyes were some bizarre form of female torture.


Kim Carmichael began writing eight years ago when her love of happy endings inspired her to create her own.

She has a weakness for bad boys and techno geeks, and married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep all her gadgets running.

When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.


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