Taken by the Passion

by Maxine Mansfield

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BLURB:

Lizbeth wasn't given a choice whom to marry. She'd been betrothed to the, stubborn, arrogant, egotistical, Adan Hammerstrike, barbarian prince, heir to the throne of Alaria, and...and...murderer, since the day she'd been born. But, did that mean she wasn't entitled to follow her own dreams? Especially if those dreams could keep those she cared for safe? And so what if Adan had grown from the troll of a little boy he'd been into a ridiculously handsome, sexy man. Her heart could resist him, couldn't it?

The last thing on Albrath, Adan ever wanted was to be saddled for all of eternity to the screeching, boring, lackluster, Lizbeth Soulenticer. Though her beauty's beyond compare, there are only so many turns of the hourglass in a night to enjoy it. The rest of the unbearable time, he'll be forced to contend with her silly, hero worship, and her stupid pet choices. But, Adan is a man bound by duty and honor, and he will do what he must, even though he longs for a mate who will challenge him in bed and out. Not that he'll give her his heart, mind you, at least not until they both find themselves Taken by the Passion.

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EXCERPTS

He held out a hand toward her. "Spend this one night with me, Lizbeth, and  if you still feel the same in  the morning, we'll talk about you possibly going to the Academy and taking a few classes now and  then. After all, how would it look to my family and friends if my brand new wife took off before the sun rises on her wedding night? I have appearances to uphold, we both do."

Lizbeth sizzled with anger. "I don't like you, remember? I couldn't care less how this looks to anybody, and...and...and, I won't spend this night or any other with you, until I have to, even on a bet."

Adan grinned. "Really? Not even on a bet? What if a bet was to get you exactly what you say you want most? A life of your own without a moment's interference from me until the day I do become king?"

Lizbeth shook her head and turned to leave, yet Adan's next words not only stopped her forward motion but had her turning and facing him once more.

"I never took you for a coward, Lizbeth, guess I was wrong. You say you know me better than I know myself. I say prove it, Lizard. If you can manage to answer ten...no make that five questions about me correctly, you win."

His grin grew even bigger. "And if you win, not only will I escort you to the front gate and wave you through the portal on your way to the Academy, I'll be happy to inform my family and friends that you're leaving me. That you find a dusty, old institution more sexually appealing than you do your own husband, and rightly so."

The grin disappeared from his face. "But, if you don't answer all of the questions correctly, you'll spend this one night, this entire night, willingly in my bed, in my arms, as my wife, in every sense of the word. Deal?"

He held out his hand again, and Lizbeth stared at it. Her fingers itched with the temptation to take him up on his offer. A life without interference or being under Adan's thumb, even for a short while, was more than a little tempting. Could she trust him, though? Lizbeth hesitated, weighing her options. Other than being a bunny killer, Adan Hammerstrike was

known far and wide for his word. Once he gave it, he never took it back. She'd spent the majority of every day, for as long as she could remember, learning everything there was to know about the arrogant barbarian prince. She couldn't lose, and this was an opportunity she couldn't afford to pass up.

Lizbeth smiled as she shook his hand. "Deal."

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Author Bio: Hi, my name is Maxine Mansfield and I write romantic fantasy. I live in the far northern state of Alaska where the summer days are long and the winter nights even longer.  I have one very special man, our three equally special children, and six delightful grandchildren in my life. Not to mention a very bossy African Grey parrot named Gabriel.

Oh, and Gnomes! many, many gnomes.

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REVIEW

Can I say wow wow wow… This is not the typical romance book that I pick up but was I impressed.  I wasn’t too sure about this story at the start but it turned real fast and I couldn’t put the book down. 

If you are looking for a novel with passion, fantasy and some kick ass scenes this is the story for you.

What do you say when you are forced to marry someone, you no longer have free will and neither of you truelly wants this.  Lizbeth does does not want to be with Adan because of his mama.  She treats Lizbeth like hell and will do anythibg in her power to keep them apart.  She is the epitomy of the reason women are afraid of mother in laws.  Adan on the other hand doesn’t want to marry little miss boring Lizbeth.  Boy oh boy was he wrong.  See how their relationship progresses.  Read this rollercoaster and enjoy, one of the best fantasy romances I have picked up.  

No Going Back Tour 

Author: Erika Ashby

Release Date: June 30, 2013

Genre: New Adult Romance/Erotica

Blurb:

Life isn’t always about fairytales and happily ever-after’s according to Seth Jordan. After having his world shattered and heartbroken beyond repair, he had always sworn off the idea of love. He was perfectly content with continuing his life with worthless one night stands and no strings attached sex. That was until one blue-eyed blonde managed to seep into places he thought were cemented shut. 

Like a jack hammer, Mallory Prentice came into Seth’s life and cracked the hard exterior that surrounded his heart. She’s the one woman he was starting to feel might be worth taking a chance on. 

But life doesn't always hand you the easy road. Sometimes you are constantly hit with the bad and have no hope of any good ever showing up. 

Will Seth and Mallory realize that ultimately they are the ones who are in control of their life’s outcome? Will they embrace the future and fight for their own happiness, or will they keep lingering in past mistakes and let it keep them apart? 

Life is all about forgiveness and second chances. Once you come to that conclusion and just go for it, there is…no going back.

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Being born an "Army Brat", Erika Ashby has been residing in Oklahoma the last 10 years finally putting an end to the nomad tendencies she had grown accustomed to. She's a happily married woman who has 5 kids between her and her husband. She has an insane passion for music and embraces her Inner Groupie any chance she has. It wasn't until the age of 29 that she realized she also had a hidden passion for reading; before then she claimed to have hated it. Six months after unlocking that deep desire she never knew she held, she turned the key to another chapter of her life which has become the desire to write. And the rest is still history in the making.

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Teaser

I don’t get on my knees since we are still in the water, but instead I bend over and quickly take his cock into my mouth. “Fuck baby,” he moans.

I pull my mouth off while moving my hand up and down his shaft. “I want you to come in my mouth.” He looks at me with glazed eyes, not saying a word. “Okay?” I ask and he simply nods in reply.

I quicken the pace of my hand as I keep the head of his dick in my mouth, swirling my tongue around it. I’m not all about trying to choke myself out with his cock. I’d rather play it safe. I do know my limits, and deep and shallow throating it didn’t make the list. It doesn’t take long before he goes still and even quits making any sounds. It’s like guys think they have to hold their breath or some shit, but it’s a good indication that you better get prepared for the unleashing of the load because if you aren’t prepared it’s no bueno. As soon as he’s finished releasing himself in my mouth I turn to the side and spit it out. There is a time and a place for swallowing and I have yet to find either of those…ever.

“I’d probably be a spitter too.” He laughs.

“Hell yeah you would be. I don’t see why anyone willingly swallows nut juice. I need a drink STAT, to get the taste of your testes sauce outta my mouth.”

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My Review

Playing with Fire Book Blitz

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Synopsis:

Madison Stevens has had a shitty life, her mother died at the age four and her father has always blamed her for it. She went through the foster system and is now attending college. Her boyfriend Chris is not willing to share Madison with anyone, not even her friends.
Her first day at college she meets Carter James, who makes her want everything she never thought she could have. She knows that she should ignore her feelings for Carter, but it's not as easy as it sounds.
As Carter and Madison begin to fall in love, they face many obstacles. Their biggest one is Chris who is not going to let her go easily.
Playing with Fire will be the first book in a three book series. It is about the obstacles that stand in your way on the path to love. It tests the characters strength and commitment to each other on every level from old boyfriend/girlfriends, to insecurities, and throws a little violence and scheming into the mix.
"Chris was like fire. It was pretty to look at but if you got too close you got burnt, and if it wasn’t controlled it would destroy everything in its path. Doing what I was about to do with Carter was dangerous, but what can I say I never had parents to warn me not to play with fire."

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My name is Ashley Piscitelli and I was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I have two beautiful kids and an amazing husband. On top of starting a writing career I am a full time student, and a full time mom. I love spending time with my kids, although I have to hide the computer from them when I am writing! I love being active and being able to do any activity outdoors. I love reading and at times finish a book in just a day.

I am currently working on my first series, the first book in the series is called Playing with Fire. I am intending for this to be a three book series. I love reading romance books! I feel like being able to lose yourself in a book in one of the more exciting aspects. The books I love to read and write will be ones that make you feel for the characters. You should have an opinion on every character in a book. Whether you love them, hate them, or think they are up to something. 

I have always thought as an author the most important critic is your reader, so I would love to hear from you. If you read the book and loved it or hated it, tell me. As long as it is in a constructive way I will always answer and interact with you. I want fans to feel free to tell me what they want for the characters in the story and what they want to see happen.

I cannot wait till my first book is published and I can start this amazing journey!

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Teaser
I let the reality of what just happened sink in. What was I doing, I needed to be with Carter I should have never left him there tonight. I was weak and scared and I was letting fear run my life. I needed to be stronger, and I knew if I stayed with Chris he would eventually end up killing me. Could I put Carter at risk, though? He told me before he would always protect me I hope he meant it. 

Chris was like fire. It was pretty to look at but if you got too close you got burnt, and if it wasn’t controlled it would destroy everything in its path. Doing what I was about to do with Carter was dangerous, but what can I say, I never had parents to warn me not to play with fire. 

I waited another ten minutes just to be sure he was passed out then started putting my clothes on. I made my way outside and shut the door. FUCK! I forgot to grab my purse; I had no money, and no way to get to Carter’s house. I didn’t know anyone’s phone number so even if I found a
phone to use, I had no one to call. The only option was to walk and it was about four miles to Carter’s house. 

I just prayed that when I got there he was home.

Choices by Sydney Lane

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Blurb:

Fate brought her here, but will her choices destroy her dreams?

Quincy Priest made all the right choices in her small town, black-and-white life. But being perfect is tiring. So. Very. Tiring. 

Wanting desperately to step out of her sister's shadow, Quincy jumps at the opportunity to attend college with her best friend. The quiet bookworm with family secrets comes out of her shell. But when Quincy meets not one, but two perfect guys, she has to make a choice. In doing so, she might forfeit the relationship she secretly longed to find. 

Declan. Sweet, handsome, and perfect. He makes her feel cherished for the first time in her life.

Brody. Sexy, hot, and irresistible. He could tear down her carefully built walls.

Before she can become the woman she wants to be, Quincy will make mistakes. And suffer one unimaginable loss.

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Excerpt
“I could stay here forever if you always looked at me just like that.” I don’t understand what he means, but I can’t take my eyes off him. “Everything.” His voice deepens while he looks into my eyes. “I like everything about you, Quince. I like the way those little wisps of hair frame your face. I love your eyes, so deep I get lost i...n them. Those lips I can’t resist. But I like you, Quince. The first time I saw you, I was drawn to you. I knew right then that you would turn my world upside down. It scared the hell out of me, but I knew I’d follow you anywhere.” He just made me feel beautiful, really beautiful, for the first time in my life.
There are no words for that. Instead, I wrap my arms around his neck and roughly kiss him. I twist my fingers in his hair and wonder why I haven’t done that before. Besides his eyes, his hair is the sexiest thing about him. But it’s what he hides on the inside that I so desperately want to see.

Author Bio:

Sydney Lane lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and children. Growing up in Smalltown, USA, Sydney dreamed of being a writer. After spending an obscene amount of money to go to college, Sydney finally decided to follow her heart. With her babies in bed and husband neglected, she worked by the light of her laptop and wrote Choices. Sydney is very active in charity work for anti-bullying and depression awareness groups.

Review

First of all, I give this book 4 stars.. It was an awesome read.  Well written and just the right length. Hopefully, we’ll get the story of some of the extra characters next.  But let me tell you, If you want a love triangle, you have one here.  Quincy is the main character in the book.  She left her little town to go to college with her best friend.

At College, Quincy meets some boys and wow do they rock her world.  Could you imagine the college boys vs. high school boys from a little town.  We all know we’d want the college partying boys.  First, we meet Brody.. He’s the hot frat boys with gorgeous eyes.   Then we have Declan, another frat boy without the emotional issues.  Oh is Quincy in trouble with a capital T. 

When you read it, you will mesmerized by the ups and downs.  Its like a rollercoaster, you don’t want to get off.  I sure didn’t .  Quincy is that small town girl who doesn’t necessarily have a past, just a family with a few issues.  Her sister has some problems and her problems have always made it harder for Quincy to be her.  So, now she gets to live life like a normal teenager/young adult.

You have it all in this book.. Pick it up today.  I love love a happy ending and guess what the best part.. The story ends with one book!!

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Cover Reveal : Tattered Love by Lola Stark

Cover Reveal : Tattered Love
Needle's kiss series Book #1
by Lola Stark

Blurb

When ex-Special Ops bad-ass Mace walks into Needle's Kiss tattoo parlour, he never expected to find the girl who would turn his life upside down.

Hard as nails Scarlett has been unlucky in love: she’s been burnt, chewed up and spat out. Reluctant to have another relationship, can she keep her wits about her when hot-as-sin Mace walks into her tattoo parlour? Or will he break her down and leave his mark within her ink?

What starts out as a little fun, turns into something so much more.

Can Scarlett look beyond Mace's devastating past or will his demons come back to haunt them both.

Content warning: contains steamy, anything-goes sex, an alcohol induced embarrassing night out and two headstrong lovers taken on a whirlwind of crazy

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I pulled up to Trip’s house in my new sleek gun-metal grey Chevy pickup. Jumping down, I saw a familiar pair of legs under the hood of a sweet ride; it looked like an original Cherry red 1967 Shelby Cobra GT500 across the road. I watched as a stunning pair of legs slipped out, joined by the rest of a stacked female body which belonged to none other than the star of my dirty dreams the previous night. Scarlett pulled herself out from under the Cobra, clad in a pair of army boots that made her look adorable, tiny denim cut off shorts - that barely covered her perfect ass - and her fantastic tits were strained against the thin cotton material of a grey tank. Her hair was piled in a messy bun on her head; the red from her hair was now gone, replaced with bright blue streaks. Her pretty face was completely void of make-up.

Shit, I got hard just looking at her.

She’d spotted me, a gorgeous smile forming on her face, causing my groin to throb even more; fuck, she was beautiful. I walked up her drive and noticed Daughtry was playing from somewhere in her open garage. My respect for her had just jumped another notch.

Scarlett tilted her head up to look at me while she wiped her greasy hands on a rag. Picked up her bottle of beer, she took a long pull as a droplet of sweat ran down her cleavage. My gaze immediately snapped to her neck as I watched the movement of her throat while she swallowed; the cool amber liquid sending my thoughts careening towards what else I would love to see her swallowing with that perfect mouth.

I snapped myself back to reality, and leaned in close to her. She’d shut her eyes, her breathing instantly picking up. She squirmed as I reached a hand out and wiped her cheek. She looked up at me confused. My eyes crinkled as my lips formed into a small grin. "You got grease on your pretty face."

Scarlett took a small step back on wobbly legs. I nodded toward her boots and observed, "Got a pair just like those. Never seen ‘em lookin’ like that though."

"Like what?"

Sauntering away from her, I smirked. "Sexy as fuck."

- Mace

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Cover Reveal Anywhere with You by Kaylee Ryan

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Synopsis

Allison Hagan has not lived the life of a normal teenager. Her parents died in a car crash when she was ten and she has been living with her elderly grandmother who happens to be her only living relative ever since. Allison became best friends with the boy next door Aiden. Aiden’s family has taken her in as part of their own, which is why when her gran insists that she live in the dorms at college so Allison chooses to attend the same school as Aiden.

Liam MacCoy is a college senior and quarterback of his college football team. Liam is rumored to be first round draft pick for the NFL following graduation as is his best friend Aiden. Liam has one focus and that’s football that is until his little sister introduces him to her roommate Allison. Since he met her he hasn't been able to think of anything else.

Liam is not a relationship kind of guy and Allison wants it all. She wants the romance and the family that she grew up without. Will Liam overcome his fear of relationships as well as the tangle of friendships to give Allison everything she wants?

Release date:  8.20.13

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Mira Plus Three Blog Tour!!!

Mira Plus Three Blog Tour

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Blurb:

Mira and her three best guy friends get together for their ritual Thursday night movie fest. Having had crushes on each of them at one time or another while growing up it’s not really a surprise when the drinks start flowing and cloths start to disappear. What started out as just another night ends up becoming a night of ecstasy and fulfilling one of her deepest darkest fantasies. When the sun comes up will they remain friends or will their years of friendship come to an abrupt halt?

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Author Bio:

Hi

My favorite past times are reading, watching anime, listening to songs really loudly, wrestling with my boys, and daydreaming which I strongly advocate for everyone. I always liked telling stories while growing up so when I decided to sit down and write a short story I found I really liked writing. I hope you enjoy reading my work as much as I enjoyed making it. If you did please leave me some feedback at the site where you found it!

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Blurb for the Three Novellas

Cammie's Adventure 1

Blurb

Having the worst day ever Cammie decides a fresh start on life is in order beginning with a wild night out on the town. Just when she was about to give up hope on improving her night she meets the perfect stranger, but once she has experienced this first overwhelmingly passionate night will she be able to stop at just one night, one new experience?

Cammie's Adventure 2

Blurb

Cammie and her two new friends/coworkers decide to hit the country dance scene for their weekend fun. Out dancing and having a good time she sees a tall cowboy that sets her blood on fire. She attempts to ask for a dance but is a little too late. When the hunky cowboys’ friend offers to dance she agrees. Finding her dance partner charming she invites him to visit with the rest of her group. While chatting with the new friend the hunky cowboy from before joins the group. Taking her second chance she grabs the bull by the horns as the saying goes and wrangles the hunky cowboy for a dance. As the night goes on the hunky cowboy offers to teach her how to ride. How can a girl refuse such a tempting offer? She agrees and is in for a long night.

Cammie's Adventure 3 Blurb

Amber talks Cammie into try out a new club with her, and Cammie is in for a big surprise. Not only is the club Amber is taking her to a SEX club, but Amber has some plans for Cammie of her own for this wild night. Will Cammie give in to her pleasure and willingly have a threesome or will her new friendship come to an abrupt halt?