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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Earning a Ring (More Than A Game, #4) by Kristina Mathews

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EARNING A RING

More Than A Game #4

Kristina Mathews

Releasing on January 19, 2016.

Lyrical Shine

For Rachel Parker, covering the San Francisco Goliaths is the perfect opportunity to launch her career as a serious reporter. But she didn’t bargain on Bryce Baxter, the team’s star shortstop, tempting her more non-professional aspirations. After tearing up the base paths with him, she finds herself with a little problem, and Bryce might be the only man who can save the game.

Bryce Baxter should be living the dream. His team just won the World Series and he just signed the multi-year contract of his career. But his field of dreams has been overtaken by a fiery redheaded reporter, who’s bearing a news flash that will change both of their lives forever…

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Kristina Mathews doesn't remember a time when she didn't have a book in her hand. Or in her head. But it wasn't until she turned forty that she confessed the reason the laundry never made it out of the dryer was because she was busy writing.

While she resigned from teaching with the arrival of her second son, she's remained an educator in some form. As a volunteer, parent club member or para educator, she finds the most satisfaction working with emergent and developing readers, helping foster confidence and a lifelong love of books.

Kristina lives in Northern California with her husband of more than twenty years, two sons and a black lab. A veteran road tripper, amateur renovator and sports fanatic. She hopes to one day travel all 3,073 miles of Highway 50 from Sacramento, CA to Ocean City, MD, replace her carpet with hardwood floors and serve as a “Ball Dudette” for the San Francisco Giants.

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“He drank her in as if she was a long, cool drink of water on a hot day. He needed her. And the way she pressed against him, running her fingers through his hair and taking him in, she needed him too.”

4 adorable stars! This book was definitely cute and a lot more tame than what I usually read but I loved every page!!

Bryce Baxter is the star shortstop for the San Francisco Goliaths baseball team. He’s on a high after winning the world series and signing a huge contract. The last thing he needs is a woman to come and complicate it, but in walks Rachel Parker. Rachel has just started working as a sports reporter and she’s given the task to cover SF Goliaths. She never thought in a million years that while on location she’d meet one of the hottest players and that he’d be interested in her. Their attraction is instantaneous and the sparks fly. But when a complication arises that can change both of their lives, what will they do?

This book had a lot of heart and you can’t help but fall in love with the characters. The storyline was well written and it was hard not to be sucked in!! While this book is part of a series, this one can be read as a standalone!

**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**

Friday, January 15, 2016

More Than You Know (The Harrisons, #1) by Jennifer Gracen

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The Harrisons #1

Jennifer Gracen

Released Dec 29th, 2015

Zebra Shout/Kensington

A Zebra Shout Fresh New Romance

Hotel owner Dane Harrison, middle brother of a wealthy Long Island family, needs a lounge singer for his new luxury property. With her stunning voice and amazing curves, Julia Shay is perfect. She also seems to be the only woman in New York City who isn’t falling at Dane’s feet. And despite her feisty attitude and his rule against workplace affairs, he wants her—in his arms, in his bed, anywhere and everywhere.

Julia loves her new job, and she knows better than to think she can keep it and Dane. Even if he wasn’t her boss, Julia’s painful history has given her ample reason to steer clear of rich, powerful charmers. Still, their chemistry is unlike anything she’s known, and when it becomes too much to resist, they agree to one no-strings night together. But instead of quenching the fire, the intense encounter only proves how much they have to lose—or win…

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Jennifer Gracen hails from Long Island, New York, where she lives with her two young sons. After spending her youth writing in private and singing in public, she now only sings in her car and has fully embraced her lifelong passion for writing. She loves to write contemporary romance and romantic women’s fiction for readers who yearn for better days, authentic characters, and satisfying endings. When she isn’t taking care of her kids, doing freelance copy editing/proofreading, reading, or talking to friends on Twitter and Facebook, Jennifer writes. She’s shocked her family hasn’t yet staged an intervention for her addiction to social media. But the concerts she gives in her car and the dance parties she has in her kitchen are rumored to be fabulous.

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More Than You Know (The Harrisons Book 1)

by Jennifer Gracen

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This is the first book of the Harrisons. The Harrisons are part of Long Island blue blood.. Each part of the series is a stand alone novel focusing on one of the Harrisons. The first book is about Dane Harrison. He is the middle son of four children. There is a sister, named Tess. She plays an important dynamic in the lives of the four brothers.

Dane is the “heir to spare.” As the second born, he is not faced with carrying on as the head of the family business. That falls on shoulders of the oldest brother Charles, often referred to as Chuckles by Dane. For the most part the siblings are very close, sharing their problems with one another. The exception is the youngest brother. I believe he is the focus of book 2.

Julia is the heroine of this story. She is an older woman whose past has left her jaded towards men, especially rich and powerful men. She is a singer at a club with a day job as a secretary. She has a beautiful voice and is a redheaded beauty. Dane and Julia start a no strings relationship shortly after Julia starts headlining at the club in Danes new hotel.

I enjoyed this book, I liked the fact that Julia is not a young 20 something, but a mature woman with life experience. I like Dane, he is a powerful man who isn’t afraid to show that he cares. I think that this will be a good book to get you through those long, cold night this winter.

ARC provided by Tasty Book Tours via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club.

The Virgin Auction by Jessa Fox

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Jessa Fox

Releasing on January 15, 2016

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She’s selling her virginity. He’s been secretly obsessed with her for years. They’ve only got one night together, better make it count.

She’s the last virgin on earth, at least that’s what it feels like to Kyle. Now she’s auctioning her virginity online in order to pay for medical school and give money to charity. She has no idea what she’s getting herself into, but she’s committed, and now there’s no turning back.

Caspian has been secretly obsessed with Kyle since the day they met years ago. He’s kept tabs on her for all of these years, and when he sees she’s auctioning her virginity, he knows there’s no way he’s going to let anyone else touch her. Ever.

The rules state that he gets one night with her, but rules are made to be broken.

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Hi, my name is Jessa Fox. I’m a professional by day and an erotica writer by night. There’s nothing I love more than writing all of the smutty stories that are in my head and bringing them to life. I specialize in writing down all the taboo, sexy scenarios that we all wish we could experience, at least once.

But maybe that’s just me.

I’m also a wife and mom, and dutiful member of the Parent’s Association. Shh, don’t tell.

Jessa Fox is my pseudonym, because no one knows about all of the kinky stories and characters I love to create. They would never imagine all of the dirty thoughts running through my mind.

I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I love writing them. If you’re looking for a quick smutty treat, you came to the right place.

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I read this book as an ARC by Jessa Fox from Tasty Book Tours. I could not find this book on Amazon or Goodreads, upon doing my own research, I found out this is Jessa Fox’s debut novella about a girl who plans to auction off her virginity in order to pay for medical school. The man who buys her virginity happens to be a childhood crush from the past who now is an alpha male billionaire. This book is a very fast read, and the storyline is ever faster. As the reader I felt I was not engaged into the story only because the scenes did not hold enough description in the steadfast dialogue. As far as heat goes, this story holds intense heat. Upon reading this story, you see the passion the author has for her intimate scenes. Some of her verbiage could be changed, in one scene she describes the female body part as the p**** hole. I gave this novella 3.5 stars due to the storyline being too expeditious to hold attention for the reader.

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Sabrina H from Alpha Book Club description

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Fighting Dirty (Worth the Fight #5) by Sidney Halston

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Worth the Fight #5

Sidney Halston

Releasing Jan 5th, 2016

Loveswept

If you love the MMA romances of Vi Kreeland and Kendall Ryan, Sidney Halston’s Worth the Fight series will knock your socks off! In Fighting Dirty, a geek-chic cage fighter proves that appearances can be deceiving . . . and oh-so-tempting.

With his preppy clothes and horn-rimmed glasses, Enzo Silva is the last dude anyone expects to find in a mixed martial arts gym. A wealthy Brazilian banker who never had to fight for anything, Enzo’s stuck in the amateur circuit—but he burns to make the pros. Maybe that explains the heat he feels whenever he’s around Jamie Lynn Calhoun. The pint-size, magenta-haired bartender with the Texas drawl is everything he’s not . . . and everything he craves.

Tough as nails and independent to a fault, Jamie Lynn—JL to her friends—works hard to pay her bills and keep life simple. Enzo is doing his best to complicate that. Even though she likes to bust his balls, he’s got some kind of a nerdy-hot vibe that makes JL wonder if she might finally be able to let her guard down. It might do the boy some good to spend some time in her world, where blood, sweat, and victory are as sweet as the first taste of real love.

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Sidney Halston lives her life by one simple rule: “Just do it.” And that’s exactly what she did. At the age of thirty, having never written anything other than a legal brief, she picked up a pen for the first time to pursue her dream of becoming an author. That first stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing. Halston lives in South Florida with her husband and children.

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“Looking at him standing there in front of her almost-naked-the soft wisps of hair over well-defined ab muscles and miles of tanned skin-made her breathless. His corded forearms bulged as he slid off his white boxer briefs. She sucked in a breath and let her head hit the pillow as he met her eyes. it was too much. He was too beautiful, too perfect, too untarnished and too classy and…..”

4 dirty stars!! That was one sexy read! I fell in love as I was reading and quite frankly I didn’t want the story to end!!

In this book, which is a series, we finally get more of JL and Enzo. Enzo is fresh from his divorce and finally decides to ask JL out on a date. Their date ends up being 4 days long, which I loved!! Their chemistry is off the charts hot and super sexy. You learn a lot more about JL in this book and trust me when I say her story is heartbreaking, but with Enzo she seems to break out of herself and has fun! I will say there is a sex scene in this book that is so f@cking hot!! That scene alone is worth the read!!

Yes this book is part of a series but I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary to read the previous ones to get a feel of this one! Although the series is worth the read also!!!

**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Of Flame and Promise by Cecy Robson

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Weird Girls #6

Cecy Robson

Releasing on January 12, 2016

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Perfect for fans of Keri Arthur and Bella Forrest, this short novel kicks off a sizzling new series in the award-winning Weird Girls saga as Celia’s sister Taran fights to have it all: independence, hot romance, and enough firepower to torch an army of blood-thirsty supernaturals.

Cursed by a spell meant to destroy them, Taran Wird and her sisters instead developed unique magical talents. With the power of fire and lightning literally at her fingertips, Taran doesn’t fear much. Demons, vamps, whatever—bring ’em on! Only one thing terrifies her: commitment.

Taran is crazy about her boyfriend, Gemini, a sexy were with the incredible ability to split into two separate wolves. But after watching her sister go through heartbreak with the pack’s Alpha, Taran knows not to count on happily ever after—despite Gemini’s desire to claim her as his mate. Reluctantly, she agrees to meet his very traditional and conservative parents. Taran’s a badass with a mouth to match, and Gemini loves her for it. She’s just not positive these attributes will please Mom and Dad.

Unsurprisingly, every attempt by Taran to bond with Gemini’s folks proves disastrous. But in the end, Taran finds that winning them over means unleashing her powers . . . and proving that this foul-mouthed fire-starter is a force to be reckoned with.

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CECY ROBSON is the New Adult and Contemporary author of the Shattered Past series, the O’Brien Family novels, and the award winning author of the Weird Girls Urban Fantasy Romance series. A self-proclaimed professional napper, Cecy counts among her talents a jaw-dropping knowledge of useless trivia, the ability to make her hair big, and a knack for breaking into song, despi4e her family’s vehement protests. A full-time writer, registered nurse, wife, and mother living in the South, Cecy enjoys spending time with her family and silencing the yappy characters in her head by telling their stories.

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Irresistibly Yours by Lauren Layne

IRRESISTIBLY YOURS

Oxford #1

Lauren Layne

Released Oct 6th, 2015

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Meet the men of Oxford magazine! In the first captivating spin-off of Lauren Layne’s Sex, Love & Stiletto series, a not-so-friendly battle of the sexes turns into a scorching office romance.

Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for Oxford for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he’s got the inside track. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. Female competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes—and write circles around them, too. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but he takes a special interest in his skinny, sassy rival, if only to keep an eye on her. And soon, he can’t take his eyes off her.

Penelope Pope knows all too well that she comes off as just one of the guys. Since she’s learned that wanting more usually leads to disappointment, Penelope’s resigned to sitting on the sidelines when it comes to love. So why does Cole make her want to get back in the game? The man is as arrogant as he is handsome. He probably sees her as nothing more than a barrier to his dream job. But when an unexpected kiss turns into a night of irresistible passion, Penelope has to figure out whether they’re just fooling around—or starting something real.

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Lauren Layne is the USA Today Bestselling author of more than a dozen contemporary romance novels.

Prior to becoming an author, Lauren worked in e-commerce and web-marketing. A year after moving from Seattle to NYC to pursue a writing career, she had a fabulous agent and multiple New York publishing deals.

Lauren currently lives in Manhattan with her husband and plus-sized Pomeranian. When not writing, you'll likely find her running (rarely), reading (sometimes), or at happy hour (often).