Cocky Bastard by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

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From New York Times Bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward, comes a sexy new standalone novel.

He was someone who belonged in my wildest fantasies instead of a rest stop in the middle of Nebraska. 

A sexy, cocky, Australian named Chance was the last person I expected to run into on my cross-country drive. 

When my car broke down, we made a deal. Next thing I knew, we were traveling together, spending sexually-tense nights in hotels and taking unplanned detours. 

My ordinary road trip turned into the adventure of a lifetime. It was all fun and games until things got intense. 

I wanted him, but Chance wouldn’t make a move. I thought he wanted me too, but something was holding him back. 

I wasn’t supposed to fall for the cocky bastard, especially when I knew we’d be going our separate ways. 

All good things must come to an end, right? 

Except our ending was one I didn’t see coming. 

REVIEW

Two of my favorite authors have written a book... together!! 

Can it get any better than that??

Yes, yes it can,  

because with that collaboration comes Chance, the Cocky Bastard!

And he's Australian!

With a sexy Australian accent!

And dimples.

And he rides a motorcycle!

And....

Ok, I'll get on with it!

I loved this story! 

Chase is an outgoing, try anything, confident, cocky and utterly gorgeous piece of man!

Aubrey (AH-BREE is how Cocky says it) is kind of a stick in the mud! ;) 

Just kidding, but she is a very sweet, quiet, and kind, outwardly prim and proper young woman. Until a "chance" meeting with a sexy stranger changes everything!

"It was fate."

These authors know how to wield a story. 

It's entertaining,  funny, sweet, sad, sexy as all get out and down right awesome!!!! 

From the very beginning I was laughing out loud! And I continued laughing throughout the entire book!

So many witty one liners and hilarious back and forth banter.

"Ride with me?" 

"Ride me, yes." 

"What did you say?" 

"You're hearing things."

There's a slow build up of fun and flirty. 

They're getting to know each other and becoming friends. 

But along the way, their chemistry is undeniable.

Chance's accent not only made Aubrey's panties melt, but mine as well!

And yes, I read Chance's pov with an accent! I dare you not to!

And just like with any road trip, their story turns into quite the adventure.

There's twists and turns, unexpectedness, and spontaneous moments. 

Not to mention delicious and oh so dirty sexy time. And when that rolled around, 

 I was about as wound up as Aubrey! 

"that's all it could ever be with us, loving hard and fucking hard."

Holy hell was it scorching hot!

But that's not all folks.

No, these ladies also hit us with the angst! 

"I had to accept this situation for what it really was- a road trip, nothing more, nothing less"

 "They say if you let something go and it doesn't come back to you, it was never really yours to begin with."

I got a little misty eyed at times, I can't lie, 
but I think I've said enough! 

Cocky Bastard should most definitely be your next read!!
A sexy, humorous, entertaining, 5 star read!

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Top Me Maybe? by Jay Northcote

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Duncan has a secret fantasy, but is Tyler the right man for the job?

Tyler’s new policeman boyfriend, Duncan, is gorgeous. Tall, broad, and über-masculine, he’s the epitome of the dominant top—in appearance at least.

When they discuss their sexual fantasies, Duncan confesses to a secret desire that surprises Tyler. Luckily for Duncan, Tyler’s happy to oblige and is determined to give Duncan a night to remember. 

Length: 9666 words

MY REVIEW

Just what I needed... a steamy afternoon quickie! 

Top Me Maybe? is a short story about Duncan and Tyler's hot new relationship.

Duncan, the tall, muscular, strapping piece of man cop and Tyler, the bleach blonde, lithe bodied hair stylist. They couldn't be more different!

"You're so beautiful like this... on your knees for me."

You never know what your partner wants or needs unless you ask! And soon enough, they discover that they aren't as different as they had originally thought.

"Do you want me to be gentle with you or fuck you hard?"

A quick, sexy and satisfying read!

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All Man by Jay Northcote

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“You’re the sleek little sports car to my Land Rover.” 

From the moment Gareth walks through the door of the salon to fit some new sinks, Jules can’t take his eyes off him. Jules has always been attracted to men who are his polar opposite, so burly Gareth is Jules’s fantasy man.

At the weekend, Jules gets into a tough situation with another bloke in a gay club and Gareth comes to his aid. Gareth rejects Jules’s subsequent advances but leaves him with the hope that his attraction isn’t completely one-sided. Fantasy could become reality.

With Gareth’s work at the salon nearly done, he’ll soon disappear from Jules’s life for good. Time is running out. Jules needs to prove to Gareth that he’s tougher than he looks and that his feelings run deeper than gratitude.

13,000 words approx

NB: This story is a spin off to Top Me Maybe? where Jules appears as a minor character. Both stories are standalones and don’t need to be read in order.

MY REVIEW

Loved it!! Jules and Gareth's story is funny, sweet and incredibly sexy!!

 

 This is my second short story from Jay Northcote and it was perfect! Jules's initial attraction and interactions with Gareth had me laughing out loud and grinning like a fool!

"He smelled of clean sweat and masculinity, locker rooms and teenage fantasies. Jules was in heaven."

This is another case of opposites attract. They are at complete ends of the spectrum, yet they couldn't be more perfect for each other.

"You're the sleek little sports car to my Land Rover."

I really enjoyed the writing, the humor and the tenderness of this story. A handful more chapters and it would have made a bang up novella! In fact, I could read about Jules and Gareth for days!



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Resist: Gavin (Sphere of Irony Book 3) by Heather C. Leigh

All Gavin Walker, bass player for the multi-platinum selling band, 
Sphere of Irony, wants to do is surf, play music, and occasionally get laid. The problem is that Gavin has a stalker. A potentially deadly one. The threats he receives always mention something about Gavin being gay, which isn't public knowledge since the record label wants to keep it quiet. 

Mitch Hale used to track serial killers for the FBI. 
A live-changing incident led him to quit the bureau and start his own company providing computerized security for Los Angeles' wealthiest people. 
Mitch doesn't know anyone when he moves across the country from D.C. to California, and all he has for companionship is a pathetic string of failed relationships with women. 

When Gavin's manager hires Mitch to find the stalker, 
the men instantly hate each other. Despite the constant fighting, attraction between the two blazes hot, confusing the former FBI agent. 
Spending time with Gavin forces Mitch reflect on what he's denied about himself for the last ten years. Listening to Mitch's plan to catch a madman thrusts Gavin's personal life out in the open for the entire world to see. 

Can Gavin and Mitch stop fighting long enough to stop a stalker before someone gets hurt? Or will they stubbornly resist the feelings that develop when they're forced to work together? 

*This is book 3 in a 4 part series. It is a spin-off of the Famous Series. These can be read as standalones.

WOW!! This was my first read from Heather C. Leigh and I loved it!

From the beginning I was absolutely captivated and a little emotional. 

I was intrigued by Gavin's past, and I wanted to know more! 

"I've always loved the ocean. It's peaceful on the outside, but as they've always said, looks can be deceiving. Under those blue-green waves lie torment and fury and the ability to cut a grown man down. Sort of like me, beautiful on the outside- or so people tell me- but inside, I'm a twisted wreck of anguish and self-hatred."

This is  the story of Gavin, the hot, gay, but not out to the music industry, bass player of Sphere of Irony. 

He has been plagued by a stalker and it's gotten way out of hand.

Cue the hot as hell ex-FBI agent Mitch to head up security and bring the stalker down.

These two have an instant connection. While Gavin is instantly attracted and trying desperately not to be, Mitch doesn't understand the odd feeling he has toward this moody rock star who he strangely happens to find absolutely gorgeous!

This story is so damn sexy and delicious!! The chemistry between these two is sizzling hot!

"He uses my hair to direct my lips back to his, claiming me in the messiest, hottest, dirtiest mouth fuck of my life."

It's also hilarious and had me laughing out loud.

I rather enjoyed the references to Point Break! Gavin being a surfer and Mitch being undercover! One of my fave movies, by the way!

"Holy shit. Johnny Utah is a bottom I think I just died and went to heaven."

It was playful and fun, but also mysterious with a touch of melancholy.

Superb writing that kept me intrigued and entertained. I have found a new author to add to my love list!

Although this is book 3 in the Sphere ff Irony series, it can be read as a standalone. I did not get the feeling as if I missed anything. BUT, I will say that I now want to read more from this author and will definitely go back to read books 1 and 2.

AND... book 4?? Hawke??

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Just One Summer by AD Justice

Blurb 

 Jagger York is the sexy, confident lead singer of a popular band who plans to take his music to the next level. 
Mali Greyson is a sheltered good girl who has her sights set on the gold–Olympic gold. 
Their paths would’ve never crossed until a mutual friend introduces them one summer night. 
Jagger can give Mali the one thing she secretly wants and desperately needs–the courage to be a little wild and crazy. 
Mali can give Jagger the one thing he desperately seeks–access to her father, a well-known, music producer. 
The deal is they both walk away at the end of the season. 
No strings, no regrets, and no looking back. 
This agreement is supposed to last for just one summer. 
But this one summer may just turn out to be too hot to handle. 

My Review

This was an entertaining, quick and fun read.

Jagger is your typical bad boy musician. Girls flock to him like moths to a flame and he loves every minute of it.

Mali is the girl next door. She's sweet, beautiful, talented and although shy and quiet on the outside.. has a wildcat inside just waiting to get out!

Let me start by saying that I usually don't read novellas.

I need depth, I need romance, angst, a connection... and it takes time to develop all of that. In a novella, time is something you don't have!

BUT, this book did have everything I look for in a great book. All the boxes were ticked.

There's a rock star, a good girl, angst, drama, lust and ultimately a HEA.. all wrapped up in a small little package.

If you're looking for a sweet and sexy, quick beach read, I recommend you give this one a try!

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Kick Push by Jay McLean

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There’s a single defining moment within every skater.

It lasts only a second. Two if you're good.

Three if you’re really good.

It’s the moment you’re in the air, your board somewhere beneath you, and nothing but wind surrounds you.

It’s the feeling of being airborne.

The sixteen-year-old version of me would’ve said it was the greatest feeling in the world.

Then at seventeen, I had my son.

And every single second became a defining moment. Even the ones that consisted of heartbreak when his mother left us.

Seventeen. Single. Dad.

That’s what my life became.

Yet, every day, I managed to find that feeling of being airborne.

Or at least I convinced myself I did.

But I lied—to myself and to everyone around me.

Until she showed up; Tanned skin, raven dark hair, and eyes the color of emeralds.

You know what sucks about being in the air?

Coming down from the high.

Sometimes you land on the board and nail the trick.

Then kick, push, and coast away.

Other times you fall.

You fall hard.

And those are the times when it’s not as easy to get back up, dust off your pads and try again.

Especially when the girl with the emerald eyes becomes your drug...

And you become her poison.

REVIEW

Holy Fire Truck!!
I cried! Boy did I cry!!
Read the blurb people! I am not going to tell you too much more! 
There's a lot of both beauty and sadness here and I had a field day highlighting quotes that touched me.
So... that's what you're getting from me today!

This is the story of genuine love, selflessness, and utter heartbreak!

Yes there's laughter, there's an adorable child, there's funny best friends, but there's also grief, broken and lost souls, and unbearable sadness!

Josh is my hero. He was only a child when left alone to raise a child of his own.

"There are some sacrifices greater than love. And some loves greater than any sacrifice."

You feel his pain, his struggle and his happiness with every smile given from his son.

Becca. 
She's beautiful, intriguing, talented and different. She's also very broken.

Josh immediately falls for her. 
How could he not?
Her emerald eyes are mesmerizing, and she has an immediate bond with his son. 
He's a goner. 

"I don't control my actions-fear does."

But unfortunately for these two broken and lost people...

"real life-it was a fucking asshole"

Unfortunately, there was a point I started double and triple checking my percentage left. Things didn't seem to be going where I thought they'd go.
No spoilers here, but there's a couple of surprises, and I can't say I was all too happy with what I got! I was a little frustrated at times and a little confused.

Regardless of that, 
Jay McLean has written a beautiful story about so much more than skating 
and being a single dad. 
It's inspirational. 
It's heartfelt,  
and it's left me needing MORE!

"There's a big difference between being happy and being selfish. Choose to be happy. Fire truck the rest."

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Trapped (Caged, #2) by Shay Savage

Bizarre rituals on a remote island in Maine.

My crazy neighbor lying naked in the produce section of a grocery store.

The sting of a knife as it slices through my flesh.

Now I know why they say life is never easy.

The soft touch of Tria’s hand against my chest is the only thing that keeps me going, but there are consequences. As a fighter, I should be able to deal with anything life throws at me, but there is one circumstance I simply can’t handle.

I only have one coping mechanism: a tube around my arm and a needle in my vein.

In book 1 we meet Liam and Tria. They form an unlikely friendship and eventually it turns into more, but we're left with questions...

Book 2 picks up right were 1 left off and thank goodness for that, because we were left with a glimpse into Tria's very bizarre world! 

There's no other way to explain it!

Although this one has many of the same qualities as the first, it took a bit of a turn and has quite a different feel to it.

Bizarro world is explained and understood a bit more. Tria grew up quite unconventionally and it takes a bit of getting used to. I feel I can understand her a bit better now.

Like the first book, I was laughing out loud!

Poor Liam has the patience of a saint! Well, when it comes to Tria anyway.

"I felt like the Count from Sesame Street- "Four! Four days before you can have sex! Ha! Ha! Ha!"

There's also sexy and sweet. 

Liam is a completely different person with Tria. He's attentive, kind and caring... nothing at all like Takedown Teague!

This time we also get a little more intimacy between these two... and by that I mean down right naughty!!!! And it was a long time coming! 

Finally, we're awarded a look into Liam's world, the little bit he allows us to see. He's angry, violent and just plain broken!

It's obvious he's been traumatized and although Tria seems to be the only thing that has been able to help calm him, she may not be enough!

Like a punch to the gut... this one ends on a cliffy.

A hold your breath, what the hell were you thinking, cliffy!

And I can not wait for the conclusion!!! 

AMAZON LINKS

Caged: Takedown Teague http://amzn.to/1MH1MPs

Trapped (Caged, #2) http://amzn.to/1SW3SdW

Released (Caged, #3) http://amzn.to/1KLTyq3