REVIEW – THE MATCHMAKER’S PLAYBOOK (Wingmen Inc., #1) by Rachel Van Dyken

April 17, 2016April 17, 2016Leave a comment

SYNOPSIS:

Wingman rule number one: don’t fall for a client.

After a career-ending accident, former NFL recruit Ian Hunter is back on campus—and he’s ready to get his new game on. As one of the masterminds behind Wingmen, Inc., a successful and secretive word-of-mouth dating service, he’s putting his extensive skills with women to work for the lovelorn. But when Blake Olson requests the services of Wingmen, Inc., Ian may have landed his most hopeless client yet.

From her frumpy athletic gear to her unfortunate choice of footwear, Blake is going to need a miracle if she wants to land her crush. At least with a professional matchmaker by her side she has a fighting chance. Ian knows that his advice and a makeover can turn Blake into another successful match. But as Blake begins the transformation from hot mess to smokin’ hot, Ian realizes he’s in danger of breaking his cardinal rule…

*****Patty’s Review*****

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*****4.5 STARS*****

For the first time in my life, I wanted a girl that wasn’t mine to have. And it sucked.

This was like a modern day twist of the story, Pygmalion. Ian Hunter along with his best bud, Lex, run a secret business called Wingmen, Inc. They provide a sort of dating service to coeds on campus who need extra help in landing the men of their dreams. Their clients are usually shy and socially awkward. They teach the girls how to be more confident and how to gain the interest of the object of their affection. There is also a software program they use to make sure their clients are compatible with the men they’ve been crushing on. The guys have rules and a contract that each client must sign and follow. The women are sworn to secrecy and must vow to never give away their identities. One of the cardinal rules, which is also listed on the contract, is that neither Ian nor Lex are allowed to hook up with their clients. Ian’s world is about to be turned upside down by the new roommate of his friend, Gabi. The roommate who is about to become the newest client of Wingmen, Inc.

Blake comes from a small town in Idaho. She’s on the University’s Volleyball team and she has no fashion sense whatsoever. Blake likes to wear oversized sweatshirts, basketball shorts, and Adidas flip flops. She has hopes of winning the affections of her childhood friend, David. Not only is she a virgin, but she also has never been kissed.

Right from the start you can sense there is a strong attraction between Ian and Blake. The once NFL top draft pick and designated ladies’ man, for the first time in his life, finds himself smitten with a woman and he has no clue that maybe he’s stumbled upon the once in a lifetime chance at true love and happiness.

I couldn’t get enough of this one. The slow build to the love connection between Ian and Blake held my interest throughout and it was nearly impossible to put this book down once I got into the story.

Will Ian realize in time that he’s the right guy for Blake, or will he let doubt and a stupid software program destroy their chances at an HEA? You’ll have to pick this one up to find out. Looking forward to the next book, which I assume will be Lex’s story.

BOOK TOUR – STUCK-UP SUIT by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

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Graham and Soraya’s highly anticipated romance is finally here in Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward!

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BLURB

It started out like any other morning on the train.

Until I became mesmerized by the guy sitting across the aisle.

He was barking at someone on his phone like he ruled the world.

Who did the stuck-up suit think he was…God?

Actually, he looked like a God. That was about it.

When his stop came, he got up suddenly and left. So suddenly, he dropped his phone on the way out.

I might have picked it up.

I might have gone through all of his photos and called some of the numbers.

I might have held onto the mystery man’s phone for days—until I finally conjured up the courage to return it.

When I traipsed my ass across town to his fancy company, he refused to see me.

So, I left the phone on the empty desk outside the arrogant jerk’s office.

I might have also left behind a dirty picture on it first though.

I didn’t expect him to text back.

I didn’t expect our exchanges to be hot as hell.

I didn’t expect to fall for him—all before we even met.

The two of us couldn’t have been any more different.

Yet, you know what they say about opposites.

When we finally came face to face, we found out opposites sometimes do more than attract—we consumed each other.

Nothing could have prepared me for the ride he took me on. And I certainly wasn’t prepared for where I’d wind up when the ride was over.

All good things must come to an end, right?

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

Excerpt

Outside of the restaurant, Graham’s black car was already curbside. He must have had it waiting and called the driver when I went to the restroom.

“If you’re not going to come home with me, I insist on at least giving you a ride home to your place.”

“The subway is right around the corner. I’m good.”

He shot me an annoyed glance. “Give a little, Soraya. It’s a ride home, not a ride on my cock. And I think you know by now that I’m not a serial killer.”

“You’re so crass.”

He put his hand on the small of my back and steered me to the waiting open car door. I didn’t put up a fight. Graham was right, I was being stubborn while he had pretty much agreed to anything I demanded. Something told me it was a rare occasion when the man was this flexible.

When we arrived at my apartment, Graham walked me to the door.

“When will I see you again?”

“Well, tomorrow is Saturday, so I suppose maybe Monday on the train.”

“Have dinner with me again tomorrow?”

“I have plans.”

His jaw flexed. “With whom?”

We embarked into a lengthy stare off. His gaze was hard. When neither of us gave for a few minutes, he grumbled Christ under his breath, and before I realized what was happening, my back was against the door, and his mouth was on mine.

He kissed me as if he wanted to eat me alive. Before releasing my mouth, he took my lower lip between his teeth and tugged. Hard. With his lips vibrating up against mine, he spoke. “Don’t push me to my limit, Soraya.”

“Why? What will happen?”

“I’ll push back. And I’m trying not to do that with you.”

He was being honest, and I realized I should appreciate that. “To my sister’s house. It’s my niece’s birthday party. That’s where I’m going tomorrow night.

He nodded. “Thank you.”

It took every bit of my willpower to go inside and shut the door behind me. I leaned my back against the door, unable to remember the last time I was so hot and bothered. Maybe not ever. His mouth was sinful; the thought of what he could do with that wicked tongue other places on my body kept me in a state of arousal that bordered on frenzied. But it was more than that. The way he was so dominating and controlling, yet exercised restraint to respect my wishes, was the sexiest thing I’d ever seen. The man stimulated something that had been sleeping inside of me. I needed a glass of wine and an orgasm. Not necessarily in that order. If I was going be firm on my stance that we get to know each other and not have sex, then taking things into my own hands was absolutely essential.

In my bedroom, I stripped out of my clothes. I didn’t sleep naked every night, but tonight was definitely a bare evening. As I slipped into bed, my cell rang.

“Is phone sex on the table?” Graham’s voice was a needy rasp. Whatever cooling off my body had done since I left him on the other side of the door was instantly reheated. His voice could definitely speed things up for me. But…

“Sex is off the table. That should probably include all types of sex. Intercourse, oral, phone.”

He groaned. “Oral. God, I want to taste you. And feel that metal tongue ring on my cock. You have no idea how difficult it was to control myself tonight every time I caught a glimpse of that metal when you spoke. It’s like you’re taunting me with every word. What are you wearing, Soraya?”

That voice. I needed to record him saying What are you wearing, Soraya? So I could play it over and over again in a loop when I needed to satisfy my own needs. “I’m actually not wearing anything. I just got undressed and slipped into bed.”

“You sleep naked?”

“Sometimes.”

He actually growled. “Touch yourself.”

“I plan to. But I think I’m going to need both hands tonight. So I’m going to hang up first.”

“How long do you plan on driving me crazy, Soraya?”

“Good night, Graham.” I hung up without waiting for him to respond. Even though my body physically ached for the man, I wasn’t ready to open that door with him just yet. Although as I glided my hand down my body alone in my bed, the only thing I could think of was God, I wish it was his hand.

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Beat

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BLOG TOUR – SLOW & STEADY (Alphas Undone, #2) by Kendall Ryan

April 15, 2016April 15, 2016Leave a comment

S&SbaNNER

When Greyson Archer tosses a twenty on the stage of a strip club, the last thing he expects to see are the haunted

green eyes staring back at him. Finley should be home raising her infant daughter and baking cookies, not tucking singles into her G-string and giving lap dances.

Greyson can’t deny that he’d like his own private show, but there’s not a chance in hell of that happening. The last time the former Navy SEAL saw her she was dressed in black, holding a folded flag and sobbing that it was all his fault… and he agreed with every single word. He couldn’t do anything to help her then, but he can now.

Finley deserves better than this dingy club, and when an obsessed customer crosses the line, Greyson leads the rescue and will do whatever it takes to make amends for their broken past.

He never expected to want to settle down, but with Finley, everything is different. For the first time ever, he can breathe. But Greyson will have to fight for what he wants in order to keep the woman with the green eyes he’s dreamed about so often.

Slow & Steady is book 2 in the Alphas Undone series, but can be read as a standalone novel, as it features a new couple.

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It was nine o’clock on a Saturday night and I was totally out of my fucking element. A bottle of red wine tucked under one arm. A bouquet of wild flowers in the other. A condom tucked into my wallet, just in case. I was in foreign territory, and my entire body knew it – tense shoulders, my heart beating like a drum, and arousal barely contained beneath the surface.

Finley was standing at the doorway, watching me with a confused expression.

She looked gorgeous, makeup free, pink-painted toes, hair mussed and loose. Little cotton pajama shorts and a tank top that hugged her lush breasts.

“Maple’s not here.” She said the words, but she knew as well as I did I wasn’t here for Maple.

“I know that.” My voice was sure and confident.

“Then why are you … oh.” Finley shifted her weight, her eyes dropping from mine as she saw the wine and flowers. She could read it all, plain as day. I knew she could see my intentions, my uncertainty, and underneath it all, my desire. Maybe it was the desire to fix everything I’d broken, or maybe it was just my desire for her as a man desires a woman.

Normally when I felt that primal urge for sex, I headed to West’s bar. I’d pick out a woman for the night. Share a few drinks with her, a few laughs. Later, we’d head back to my place and fuck until dawn. And that was it. I’d be set for a few months.

This … with the courting and the nerves … it was nothing like my standard operating procedure.

I’d never felt so stripped bare and vulnerable. Never put myself out there so completely with a woman before. But then again, Finley was unlike any woman I’d ever met.

And she was still just standing there. “Can I come inside?” I asked, heart in my throat.

She didn’t say anything. But she opened the door wider.

With Nolan’s words ringing in my ears, I stepped over the threshold, sure that whatever happened tonight had the power to heal us both.

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REVIEW – STUCK-UP SUIT by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

April 14, 2016April 18, 20161 Comment

SYNOPSIS:

From the New York Times Bestselling authors of Cocky Bastard, comes a sexy new standalone novel.

It started out like any other morning on the train.

Until I became mesmerized by the guy sitting across the aisle.

He was barking at someone on his phone like he ruled the world.

Who did the stuck-up suit think he was…God?

Actually, he looked like a God. That was about it.

When his stop came, he got up suddenly and left. So suddenly, he dropped his phone on the way out.

I might have picked it up.

I might have gone through all of his photos and called some of the numbers.

I might have held onto the mystery man’s phone for days—until I finally conjured up the courage to return it.

When I traipsed my ass across town to his fancy company, he refused to see me.

So, I left the phone on the empty desk outside the arrogant jerk’s office.

I might have also left behind a dirty picture on it first though.

I didn’t expect him to text back.

I didn’t expect our exchanges to be hot as hell.

I didn’t expect to fall for him—all before we even met.

The two of us couldn’t have been any more different.

Yet, you know what they say about opposites.

When we finally came face to face, we found out opposites sometimes do more than attract—we consumed each other.

Nothing could have prepared me for the ride he took me on. And I certainly wasn’t prepared for where I’d wind up when the ride was over.

All good things must come to an end, right?

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

*****Mel’s Review*****
5 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)

Soraya Venedetta is an Italian woman living in Brooklyn. She works as an assistant for a daily column called Ask Ida. While on the train to work one morning she has a chance encounter with a gorgeous stuck up suit. This man looks like a Greek God, & is sitting across the aisle from Soraya. She knows they are complete opposites, but she still can’t take her eyes off of him. With one glance she can tell he oozes success, wealth & arrogance, but wow is he hot!

When he exits the train this mystery man accidentally drops his phone. Soraya picks it up with plans to return it but decides to snoop through it first. She finds out this powerful beautiful man’s name is Graham Morgan & he owns Morgan Financial Holdings. When Soraya finally goes to the trouble of tracking down Graham’s office to return his phone, the cocky prick won’t even bother to see her. She takes a few sassy selfies of her best assets on his phone & then leaves it behind along with a few choice words yelled outside the door on her way out.

Suddenly Soraya gets a response from the hottie with the king complex. Seems she’s definitely got his attention. He starts sending her sexy texts & it gets quite steamy. Graham continues to pursue Soraya till she finally agrees to go out with him. He can’t get enough of her feisty attitude & finds her absolutely stunning. She is the first woman who calls it like it is, & doesn’t just fall at his feet. He’s intrigued by her, & likes how genuine & real she is.

As the couple spends time together they have to overcome their differences. They come from totally different worlds but soon realize they are both crazy about each other. Soraya soon gets to know the real Graham & learns he’s beautiful both inside & out. His past has hardened him over the years & caused him to put his career first. Being with Soraya shows Graham what it’s like to be truly happy again. She brings him out of his shell & helps him to live again & shows him he’s capable of so much love. I loved this book so much & this man totally stole my heart! This was such a fun flirty read! I highly recommend it! 😀

*****Patty’s Review*****

*****FIVE MBP STARS*****
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“Your name may not be tattooed over my heart, but it will always be etched into my soul.”

This book was definitely UNPUTDOWNABLE!!

I loved this book from beginning to end. I really did have a hard time putting this one down. What is amazing is that with two authors co-writing, I never felt like there was ever a time where the story didn’t flow perfectly. It was as if Penelope and Vi were melded into one person and wrote a truly wonderful book.

Soraya Venedetta is a feisty and unique woman, who dyes the tips of her hair different colors to signify what mood she is in on any given day. She works as the assistant to a newspaper advice columnist and often times gets to provide advice back to some of the readers who ask for help. She has a non-existent relationship with her estranged father and that has bled into her personal life. Soraya finds it hard to trust men and has abandonment issues.

Her world is about to take an exciting turn and it starts during a train ride to work when she sits next to an extremely handsome businessman who seems to be an arrogant ass from what she observes from his cellphone conversation. Fate lends a hand in bringing these two together when Soraya finds his phone on the floor of the subway car. She finds out that his name is Graham Morgan and where his office is located and then sets out to return the phone to him. When he refuses to see her, Soraya takes a few choice photos of herself and texts them to him and then walks out. She only ends up intriguing Graham and sparking his curiosity. Graham becomes determined to find her and once they finally meet face to face, my God, the chemistry is off the charts hot! Graham is a seriously sexy and filthy talking Alpha Male. It’s practically impossible to avoid falling madly in love with him.

Graham and Soraya come from completely different worlds and on the outside it would seem that they are an odd couple, but there couldn’t be two people that were more meant for each other than these two. Even though Soraya felt self-conscious when going to functions with Graham, he never was ashamed of her style and oftentimes encouraged Soraya to let her hair down. Literally!! I loved how he pursued her relentlessly and the sex was Out Of This World AMAZING!!!! I’m talking you are going to need a few fresh pair of panties because get ready to have your panties melted right off of you!!!

There are a few things I need to add that just made me love this story so much more. Graham is a closet General Hospital watcher. Even his little Westie is named after one of the famous characters from that soap opera during the 1980s. I got a kick out of the two discussing some of the more popular characters of that show because it used to be my favorite back in the day. When Graham’s mother passed away, it affected him so deeply and he closed himself off a bit, but he always remained close with his grandmother. He visits with her and dotes on her often, which made him that much more appealing.

I’m trying to think of something that I didn’t like about this one and I’m coming up blank. This story had it all. I HIGHLYrecommend that you go and one click this asap!!

RELEASE BLITZ – THE BAD ONES by Stylo Fantome

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Love isn’t always bright and shiny.

Sometimes, it’s dirty and wrong, buried six feet deep in a secret place where only wild things dare to go. Hidden behind a big black curtain that covers things no one should ever see.

Sometimes it happens between two people who should never be allowed to come together. One who is a match, and the other who just happens to be gasoline.

One strike is all it takes to burn the whole world down, and that’s exactly what they plan on doing.

Even if it kills them.

warning: this book contains graphic sex, extremely brutal violence, bad language, and people repeatedly and knowingly breaking the law.

Con finally unlocked the doors and she hefted herself into the massive vehicle. They sat in silence for a while, their breath fogging up the glass. Then he opened his mouth.

“Did he touch you?”

Dulcie knew he wasn’t asking about the homeless man.

“Not in any way that counts,” she replied, turning to look at him. His hands had moved to grip the steering wheel.

“So he has touched you.”

“Jared was just an experiment, I wanted to see if -”

“You let him fucking touch you.”

“You fucking left me!” she was suddenly screaming. He didn’t even flinch, just gripped the steering wheel harder. “You fucking left me in this fucking town, without a goddamn goodbye! Without a goddamn word! God, you have no idea what it’s been like. That fucking camera, all those drawings. And there’s all these people, and talking, and feeling this way, and all the blackness, and I don’t even know what’s wrong with me, and nothing. You come back, and it’s like nothing to you. Oh hey, Dulcie. Where’s your sketchbook, Dulcie. Come to a party, Dulcie. Let me just fuck this chick in the woods, Dulcie. So you know what? Yeah, he fucking touched me. I let him fucking touch me. And I hated every minute of it, and I would pretend it was you, and I would hate you, and I would hate myself, and I just let it happen.”

Con lunged across the seat, and absurdly, her first thought was “wow, he’s really fast” before his fingers wrapped around her throat. She wasn’t fazed, though, and she pushed right back, slapping him across the face. This only caused him to clench both hands around her neck and he yanked her forward, dragging her to him so their faces were only inches apart.

“Stupid little Dulcie,” he whispered, his breath hot against her lips. She held onto his wrists and glared at him, but didn’t try to pull away. His fingers got tighter. “So scared of the big bad wolf.”

“I’m not … scared of you,” she managed to gasp out, but then his grip grew so tight he completely cut off her oxygen.

“Of course you aren’t scared of me. I’m not the wolf. You are.”

So that’s what was hiding behind the curtain. I wish you’d told me sooner, Con. We could’ve reveled in our darkness together.

It felt like a weight was lifted off her back. She’d been pretending for so long, and she hadn’t even realized it. Had conditioned herself to do it. It was easier to believe Con was the darkness, and she was simply drawn to it. Basking in his wake. But it was all a lie – she was every bit as dark as him. They were the same animal. She’d just been better at deceiving herself. And now they’d evolved into something else, into a new, higher being.

Her lungs were throbbing, screaming for oxygen. She could feel her pulse pounding behind her face. Her mouth was open, but she couldn’t make a sound. Black spots danced in front of her eyes, yet still they stared at each other. Recognizing each other, maybe for the first time ever.

Maybe for the last time.

What a way to die, looking into the face of this beautiful boy. What a gift.

Crazy woman living in an undisclosed location in Alaska (where the need for a creative mind is a necessity!), I have been writing since …, forever? Yeah, that sounds about right. I have been told that I remind people of Lucille Ball – I also see shades of Jennifer Saunders, and Denis Leary. So basically, I laugh a lot, I’m clumsy a lot, and I say the F-word A LOT.

I like dogs more than I like most people, and I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t drink. No, I do not live in an igloo, and no, the sun does not set for six months out of the year, there’s your Alaska lesson for the day. I have mermaid hair – both a curse and a blessing – and most of the time I talk so fast, even I can’t understand me.

Yeah. I think that about sums me up.

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Meet Oliver & Vivian in this sexy, quirky & emotional stand-alone. You will laugh, you will cry and most of all, you will not be disappointed!

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“What lies beneath my veiled perfection is the ugly truth—my truth, my reality, my destiny.”

Vivian Graham has an acceptance letter into Harvard, a badass tattoo, loyal friends, ties to marijuana, a penchant for Dunkin’ Donuts, and her pesky V-card.

Everyday she takes the Red Line to her job at The Green Pot in Boston while her friends enter the coveted, black iron gates to higher learning. The ramifications from a tragic accident have put her life on hold while time marches on for everyone around her.

After graduating from Harvard Law, Boston native, Oliver Konrad, moves to Portland to start his career and his life. Three years later, after a horrific discovery, he returns home to trade in his three-piece suit for leather work boots and his suburban home for a condo in Cambridge.

All he brought back to the East Coast was an aversion to pillows and secrets he keeps hidden behind a mysterious locked door. Oliver’s days are predictable and his nights are lonely until he meets Vivian on the subway. Her long raven hair, green eyes, and mile-long legs are achingly sexy, but the way she “innocently” fingers and licks her Boston Kreme doughnut can only be described in two words—complete torture.

When their paths cross at every turn, laughter is abundant, friendship is easy, and love is unintentional. However, their future seems improbable.

About the Author:

Jewel E Ann

Jewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor.

With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to stay home with her three awesome boys and manage the family business.

After her best friend of nearly 30 years suggested a few books from the Contemporary Romance genre, Jewel was hooked. Devouring two and three books a week but still craving more, she decided to practice sustainable reading, AKA writing.

When she’s not donning her cape and saving the planet one tree at a time, she enjoys yoga with friends, good food with family, rock climbing with her kids, watching How I Met Your Mother reruns, and of course…heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, panty-scorching novels.

REVIEW – HEARTFALL by J.B. McGee

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Claire Ross has never been good enough. Not for the girls in the elite group of dancers in her class and certainly not for the approval of her ballet teacher, Mr. Robins. She definitely doesn’t like what she sees in the mirror. Simply put, she doesn’t love herself, so how could she possibly love someone else?

After twelve years of friendship, Sebastian Reyes’ adoring gaze holds more. They soon find themselves unable to control their feelings for one another.

When tragedy strikes, Claire finds herself in a very unlikely and unfavorable position. Regardless of the weight of the emotion, she must make difficult decisions that impact the rest of her life.

Will Claire see that her true love has been right in front of her? Happily ever after isn’t just for fairy tales. To get hers, all she has to do is trust, open her heart and fall.

*****Patty’s Review*****

*****3.5 STARS*****
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I love JB McGee and loved her THIS series when I read it about three years ago. This story’s heroine was kind of similar to Gabby from the series I read previously, but she also ended up frustrating me throughout the book. Claire is a sixteen-year-old ballerina who has been dancing since she was five. She is the only one in her dance class that doesn’t come from money, and she also doesn’t have a waif-like figure. Poor Claire is often ridiculed and bullied by a group of mean girls until one day the beautiful boy in her class stands up for her and he also makes it very clear that he has been crushing on her for quite some time.

Sebastian Reyes is the top dancer in her class and he’s also the object of many girls’ affections, but he only has eyes for Claire. I really loved Sebastian and how he always tried to break through Claire’s insecurities and helped her see herself through his eyes. He had my heart from the start.

Some big life altering events occur that affect Claire’s future. I wasn’t happy with some of it and then another hero is introduced. Liam was mysterious and definitely sexy but when he’s also described as being into a little of the BDSM, I felt like the story took a wrong turn. I think this just didn’t have a place in the story. It felt very off for me. Plus the little revelation towards the end, I did see coming and thought that it should never have been added to the book. The epilogue would have been perfect if it focused only on Claire and how her life turned out but there were additional revelations that just ended up confusing the heck out of me.

Overall, I did like the story, but I just didn’t love it. That being said, I love this author’s writing and will definitely be reading her future works.

LIVE – THE PLAYER & THE PIXIE (Rugby, #2) by L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid

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The Player and the Pixie
by L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid
Publication Date: April 12, 2016
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sports, Humor

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How can someone so smokin’ hot be so bad in bed? I mean, Sean Cassidy is absolute rubbish. RUBBISH. He is the epitome of walking, talking false advertising and I want a refund! Plus he’s an arsehole. So… what is wrong with me that I can’t stop thinking about him?

The Pixie and the Player is a full-length, romantic comedy novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the second book in the Rugby Series.

THE PIXIE
Lucy Fitzpatrick doesn’t like rugby.

As the little sister of Ireland’s most infamous rugby player, Lucy can’t seem to escape the championship-sized shadow cast by her big brother, or her mother’s frequent attempts to micromanage her future. Her rainbow hair is as free-spirited as her quest for inner peace, yet overbearing expectations keep bringing her down. And when she’s down, her compulsive little problem lands her in seriously big trouble.

THE PLAYER
Sean Cassidy is a cold-hearted brute… or so he’s been told. Frequently. By everyone.

His blonde locks, baby blues, and rock hard bod make ladies the world over drool with desire. As the rugby world’s second most infamous player, he should be basking in his success. But Sean has never been content settling for second place, and his frequent confrontations with Lucy’s big brother leave him cold. And when he’s cold, his compulsive little problem lands him in the lap of Lucy Fitzpatrick.

THE PLAN
Sean has a problem only Lucy can solve. Lucy has a problem only Sean can fix. The solution seems obvious: you scratch my back, and I’ll bail you out of jail. But when their business arrangement unexpectedly leaves Sean scorching hot and Lucy on the precipice of inner peace, can they convince the world—and Lucy’s big brother in particular—that this is the real deal?

Either way, both the Player and the Pixie are about to teach each other some pretty monumental lessons about family, life, but most importantly, love.

L.H. Cosway

L.H. Cosway has a BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Civilisation, and an MA in Postcolonial Literature. She lives in Dublin city. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favorite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books.

She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.

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Penny Reid

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-6, girl-4 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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LIVE – SLOW & STEADY (Alphas Undone, #2) by Kendall Ryan

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When Greyson tosses $20 on the stage of a strip club, the last thing he expects to see are the haunted green eyes staring back at him. Finley should be home raising her infant daughter and baking cookies, not tucking singles into her G-string and giving lap dances.

Greyson can’t deny that he’d like his own private show, but there’s not a chance in hell of that happening. The last time the former Navy SEAL saw her she was dressed in black, holding a folded flag and sobbing that it was all his fault… and he agreed with every single word. He couldn’t do anything to help her then, but he can now.

Finley deserves better than this dingy club, and when an obsessed customer crosses the line, Greyson leads the rescue and will do whatever it takes to make amends for their broken past.

He never expected to want to settle down, but with Finley, everything is different. For the first time ever, he can breathe. But Greyson will have to fight for what he wants in order to keep the woman with the green eyes he’s dreamed about so often.

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Finley was standing at the doorway, watching me with a confused expression.

She looked gorgeous, makeup free, pink-painted toes, hair mussed and loose. Little cotton pajama shorts and a tank top that hugged her lush breasts.

“Maple’s not here.” She said the words, but she knew as well as I did I wasn’t here for Maple.

“I know that.” My voice was sure and confident.

This … with the courting and the nerves … it was nothing like my standard operating procedure.

I’d never felt so stripped bare and vulnerable. Never put myself out there so completely with a woman before. But then again, Finley was unlike any woman I’d ever met.

And she was still just standing there. “Can I come inside?” I asked, heart in my throat.

She didn’t say anything. But she opened the door wider.

With Nolan’s words ringing in my ears, I stepped over the threshold, sure that whatever happened tonight had the power to heal us both.

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REVIEW – THE PLAYER AND THE PIXIE (Rugby, #2) by Penny Reid & L.H. Cosway

April 12, 2016April 25, 2016Leave a comment

The Pixie and the Player is a full-length, romantic comedy novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the second book in the Rugby Series.

THE PIXIE
Lucy Fitzpatrick doesn’t like rugby.
As the little sister of Ireland’s most infamous rugby player, Lucy can’t seem to escape the championship-sized shadow cast by her big brother, or her mother’s frequent attempts to micromanage her future. Her rainbow hair is as free-spirited as her quest for inner peace, yet overbearing expectations keep bringing her down. And when she’s down, her compulsive little problem lands her in seriously big trouble.

THE PLAYER
Sean Cassidy is a cold-hearted brute… or so he’s been told. Frequently. By everyone.
His blonde locks, baby blues, and rock hard bod make ladies the world over drool with desire. As the rugby world’s second most infamous player, he should be basking in his success. But Sean has never been content settling for second place, and his frequent confrontations with Lucy’s big brother leave him cold. And when he’s cold, his compulsive little problem lands him in the lap of Lucy Fitzpatrick.

THE PLAN
Sean has a problem only Lucy can solve. Lucy has a problem only Sean can fix. The solution seems obvious: you scratch my back, and I’ll bail you out of jail. But when their business arrangement unexpectedly leaves Sean scorching hot and Lucy on the precipice of inner peace, can they convince the world—and Lucy’s big brother in particular—that this is the real deal?

Either way, both the Player and the Pixie are about to teach each other some pretty monumental lessons about family, life, but most importantly, love.

*****Dee’s Review*****

5++++ COLORFUL Stars*****

(ARC kindly provided by the lovely Penny Reid)

I couldn’t have possibly enjoyed this book more, even if I tried. Reading this story was the equivalent of book heaven for me. It was as good as if I had been on the beaches of Bora-Bora, drinking pink champagne and strawberries, while Brad Pitt (Legends of The Falls, version) was feeding me Nutella, YES! THAT GOOD!!!!

Lucy Fitzpatrick is the sister of Ronan Fitzpatrick, Rugby superstar. She’s recently moved to New York to embark on a new career as a celebrity blogger. Lucy has always lived under the scrutiny of her mother, causing her anxiety and forcing her to find unhealthy coping mechanisms. Now that she’s far away from her mom, Lucy is looking for a clean slate, a new beginning into a life where she is free to live her life as she pleases.

Sean Cassidy is the black sheep of the Rugby team, he’s a very talented player but his over the top negative personality has caused the dislike of all the team members and especially Lucy’s brother, Ronan. Sean is gorgeous and he knows it. But his insensitive ways usually push away anybody who tries to get closer. So he lives a very lonely life, and he is okay with that until he meets the girl with the bright smile and rainbow colored hair.

Lucy is feeling very conflicted because her attraction toward her brother’s nemesis is very intense. As it turns out the gorgeous and confident mountain of a man that is Sean Cassidy, is totally clueless about how to please a woman in bed.

Lucy can hardly believe that a guy who can kiss so good and passionately could be so bad in bed. Sean always knew he was bad at sex and romance, but the truth is that nobody ever stuck around long enough to give him a chance or a lesson. He is used to people only using him for their own benefit, but now for the first time in his life, he’s met a girl who he feels desperate to please.

So, what starts as two sort of friends, and a few erotic lessons, will turn into an addiction of one wanting to desperately give pleasure to the other. This delicious journey will prove to be a safe heaven for both Lucy and Sean, where acceptance, love and a lot of complications will consume their lives.

The beauty of this book centered in how flawed and real both of these characters were. The lesson, no matter who you are or what you look like, we all want love and acceptance. The Player and The Pixie is a story where the talent of each author is showcased and together as a team their writing style is completely unique and wonderful. You can’t tell when one’s words begin and the other one ends. Together L.H Cosway and Penny Reid are dynamite, and they have set out to set your heart on fire with this highly entertaining story.

*****Patty’s Review*****

*****FIVE STARS*****
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We’d been in each other’s orbit for a week, so why did it feel like the end of something vital? Why did my bones ache at the thought of not being able to speak with her, touch her, or see her? Why did I become absurdly furious whenever I thought of her with someone else?

I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS STORY!!!

I’ve been having some really good luck lately with the books I’ve read. I can’t even begin to express just how much I loved this one right here!! I stayed up till the wee hours of the morning to finish it. THANK GOD FOR WEEKENDS!! I hope that the writing collaboration between L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid goes on for an eternity. These two are a perfect combination. This series is TOP NOTCH!!

I’m in love with Sean Cassidy!! I was crazy about Ronan Fitzpatrick but sorry to say, Sean has claimed my affections. He was undeservedly given a bad rep in The Hooker and the Hermit. Sean was abandoned by his mother at an early age. His aunt and uncle took him in, and he was often reminded of how he came from bad stock and was only appreciated for his athletic abilities. Sean may play the part of the bad ass player, but inside the man, beats the heart of a very insecure person in desperate need of some love and kindness. Sean also has a problem that will seriously shock you when you find out but it also makes him that more lovable as well. He’s never faced a challenge when it comes to the opposite sex until he crosses paths with the spunky and colorful pixie, Lucy Fitzpatrick. Lucy is Ronan Fitzpatrick’s little sister and Ronan happens to be the arch-nemesis of Sean.

Lucy has been living in New York City and working on the blog that her soon to be sister-in-law created. She’s been thriving in her new life in the big apple. Lucy has a little issue with shoplifting that she only seems to have the compulsion for whenever she interacts with her mother. They have a very toxic relationship. The relationship that a woman has with her mother really has a deep and lasting effect on her. I completely related to Lucy and understood her need to separate herself from that situation. While she is back in Ireland for a family visit, she gets that “need” to steal a little trinket from a drug store. Unfortunately to her utter dismay, she is caught in the act by none other than Sean Cassidy. He’s intrigued by her odd compulsion and blackmails her into going out to dinner with him. And so this is where the white-hot chemistry is sparked. Lucy knows Sean has to be off limits because it would be considered an act of betrayal by her older brother. As they spend time together Lucy will realize she’s got one huge dilemma on her hands.

Somehow, a few weeks later they end up running into each other at a yoga retreat in the mountains. I couldn’t wait for Sean and Lucy to get naked and sweaty!! When it finally happens, get ready for the unexpected!! I will say that it was a shocker but also refreshing. Once things start to really heat up, I couldn’t get enough of the schmexy. My tongue was seriously wagging!! Lucy and Sean both agree to keep things strictly physical, but as they spend more time together in and out of the bedroom, it becomes clear that they might be falling for the person they each are on the inside. They’re also huge dog lovers. That connection seemed to further strengthen the bond between them and proved that there was a tenderness inside of Sean.

I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading this book and felt it was perfect in every way. For those of you who haven’t read this one yet, I highly recommend it. Even though this could be read as a standalone, I think to fully appreciate this story, you need to read book one first.

*****Mel’s Review*****

5+++Stars!!!
(ARC provided by author)

Lucy Fitzpatrick is a free spirited 23 yr. old woman from Ireland. She moved to New York about six months ago to start her new job as a celebrity photographer/blogger. She is the sister of a wealthy famous rugby star. She adores her big brother Ronan, & often attends his various rugby functions. At one of his team get togethers, Lucy crosses paths with one of Ronan’s teammates named Sean Cassidy. Sean is Ronan’s rival. He’s arrogant and is known for his bad attitude, but his body is absolutely drool worthy, & women everywhere want a piece of him. Lucy can’t help feel a bit flustered herself when in his presence. He’s big, blonde, & gorgeous, and has the most amazing ass she’s ever seen! She knows he’s off limits, but still can’t help fantasizing about him.

Lucy is often stressed by her controlling mother & seeks relaxation & inner peace. She attends yoga retreats & likes to express herself through her appearance. When she can’t meet the expectations of her mother, & feels lacking, she often gives in to destructive compulsions. One evening when she’s at an all time low, she runs into Sean Cassidy, the last person she wants to witness her at her worst. Sean is intrigued with Lucy & wants to get to know her. He hasn’t been able to stop thinking about her, & realizes they both have something to offer one another, & he suggests an arrangement of sorts.

What starts out as a game soon becomes all too real, & they have to decide if they want to part ways, or become more. Sean has never been with a woman he truly wanted & Lucy has never had feelings this strong for a man. She see’s a kinder gentle side of Sean that melts her heart. I loved this book & this man so much! Reid & Cosway together are pure gold! One of the best books I’ve read this year! It was fun & sexy & just perfection!!! Everything I love in a book! Can’t wait for Bryan & Eilish’s book up next! 😀

-I couldn’t help thinking about the next time I would get my fix. Lucy Fitzpatrick was my drug of choice, and has quickly become a necessity. I had no desire to contemplate rehab.

-Sean + Lucy = Spectacular

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When Greyson Archer tosses a twenty on the stage of a strip club, the last thing he expects to see are the haunted

green eyes staring back at him. Finley should be home raising her infant daughter and baking cookies, not tucking singles into her G-string and giving lap dances.

Finley deserves better than this dingy club, and when an obsessed customer crosses the line, Greyson leads the rescue and will do whatever it takes to make amends for their broken past.

He never expected to want to settle down, but with Finley, everything is different. For the first time ever, he can breathe. But Greyson will have to fight for what he wants in order to keep the woman with the green eyes he’s dreamed about so often.

Slow & Steady is book 2 in the Alphas Undone series, but can be read as a standalone novel, as it features a new couple.

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When Greyson tosses $20 on the stage of a strip club, the last thing he expects to see are the haunted green eyes staring back at him. Finley should be home raising her infant daughter and baking cookies, not tucking singles into her G-string and giving lap dances.

Finley deserves better than this dingy club, and when an obsessed customer crosses the line, Greyson leads the rescue and will do whatever it takes to make amends for their broken past.

He never expected to want to settle down, but with Finley, everything is different. For the first time ever, he can breathe. But Greyson will have to fight for what he wants in order to keep the woman with the green eyes he’s dreamed about so often.

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