Branded by Scottie Barrett

Branded

Scottie Barrett
Erotic Historical Romance
Published in 2016 (Originally 2004)

H/h - Slade Dalton/Lacey Jarrell
Setting:Colorado, 1874.

Read in December, 2016.

My rating:

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This is gonna be a tough one. I’ve been on a roll, devouring the leftover Scottie Barrett books, and Branded was the latest on my list. I just wanted to read it cause I love me some good western historical; if it’s steamy, all the better! Branded was all that and more. So much more, it left me quite a bit hot and bothered. But then, Slade Dalton has that effect on most women. ;)

TBH, I’ve been on a reading slump for a long while. Of course, there have been some good books but nothing quite held me glued like Branded. From writing to the storytelling, the chemistry between the H and the h, which was undoubtedly sizzling from the moment they met, to their banters (both hot and cold), there was no shortage of entertainment in this book. I’m only sorry it ended cause I would’ve loved for it to go on. Slade Dalton can never be boring. I feel exactly how Lacey felt about him so I can totally understand! :o

Blurb Blitz and Giveaway: Wet by Ashley Bostock

I'm hosting, today, a promo on Ashley Bostock's latest contemporary romance release, Wet (Love in Lone Star #1), as a part of the ongoing blurb blitz tour. Also find an excerpt for your enjoyment. This is also my last tour post for 2016 (where did the year go?? :o).

Ashley Bostock will be awarding $20 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour

Wet

Ashley Bostock

(Love in Lone Star #1)

Published: December 26, 2016

I’ve always been, Miranda Phillips, the town pariah. Growing up with neglectful parents, having sought attention from all the guys that were willing to give it to me, I wasn't the most well-behaved kid in Lone Star. Killing an entire pond of Mrs. Potter’s fish when I was sixteen is one of many juvenile delinquent acts I’ve done in my past.

But now I am Lone Star’s reporter, only reporter and I’ve come a long way from being that lost, troubled girl, even if most of the town still judged me for it. I don’t allow anyone to get in the way of what I want. Including Ryan John. So when I corner him in the dark hallway and get him to succumb to the sizzling attraction between us, I know I’m playing with fire.

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Even though I’ve successfully avoided her for two months, I haven't forgotten how she tastes or what she feels like in my arms. And when I get sent a mysterious letter from some company wanting to buy my thousand shares of water rights that have been in my family for over a hundred years, I’m convinced that there is no one…err, better equipped, to help me than Lone Star's only reporter, Miranda Phillips.

I know how desperately she wants me and this letter gives me all the reason I need to spend one night with the girl from the wrong side of town. One night in exchange for her tight investigative skills. And believe me, she's tight, in more ways than one. One night. Because Miranda is trouble and being on the city council, as well as guardian to my younger brother and sister, means I can't afford trouble.

Even if it comes packaged just the way I like.

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Review Tour and Giveaway: To Find A Viking Treasure by Gina Conkle

Today, I'm delighted to host Gina Conkle's latest in her Norse series, To Find A Viking Treasure, as a part of the ongoing review tour. Also find an excerpt for your enjoyment.

I recently finished the book and found it to be marvelous. It was rather a long wait but so glad I was finally able to read it! I hope you'd give it a try too. Since my review is rather long, I posted it separately. It be found HERE for those who are interested. I also reviewed book 1, Norse Jewel, if you'd like to check it out.

Gina Conkle will be awarding a Samsung Galaxy Tablet (a 7" Nook) US Only to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour
 

To Find A Viking Treasure

Gina Conkle

(Norse #2)

Published: September 13, 2016

Survival’s in his blood…

Rough-souled Brandr’s ready for a new life far from Uppsala, but the Viking has a final task —protect the slave, Sestra. Her life's full of hardship…until she learns the location of a treasure. With war coming, stealing the enemy's riches will save lives, but only one man can defend her —the fierce Viking scout, Brandr.

The two have always traded taunts, now they must share trust. Passions flare as secrets unfold, leading one to make a daring sacrifice on their quest To Find a Viking Treasure.

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To Find a Viking Treasure by Gina Conkle

To Find a Viking Treasure
Norse #2

Gina Conkle
Historical Romance
Published in September, 2016 [requested review]

H/h - Brandr/Sestra
Setting: Svea, AD 1022.

Read in October/November, 2016.

My rating:

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I read Norse Jewel, Gina Conkle’s debut novel and thought it was a wonderful read. At that time, I didn’t know it was going to be a series. But the story ended in a way that left some confusions, felt like there were “more”. A year or two later, when the author told me she was going to develop this story into a series, I was super excited. To Find a Viking Treasure is the book 2 of Norse series.

Now, let me tell you that I read book 1 in 2013 so my memory is a bit vague. I do remember the initial storyline, and the characters, H Hakan, a Viking lord and his newly bought Frankish slave, Helena who was the h of the story. Hakan was returning home and bought Helena from a slave trader on the way. Actually he bought some slaves, Helena and her friend Sestra were among them. I remember that Helena came from a good family, but circumstances brought her where she was, while Sestra, in true sense, have always been a thrall.

Hakan was married before but that was over with his nutcase first wife. He had the need of womanly touch in his longhouse. He had a little boy named Erik, whom Astrid won’t even let him visit. But the boy would always find a way to steal away to meet his father when he was back from one conquest or the other. The father-son bond was much stronger than what Astrid could do. Soon Hakan also begins noticing Helena for who she was— a loyal, kind-hearted woman who was also a hard-worker. She was the polar opposite of Astrid; both in looks and in temperament. For Helena, she was apprehensive at first about her treatment, but soon she finds that Hakan is a kind, fair as well as a generous master. She soon begins having feelings for Hakan, though she knew the only thing she can ever be to him is a mistress if there’s anything. But Hakan even wasn’t like that, take pleasure from his slaves or thralls then discard them.

Promo Spotlight and Giveaway: Only For You by Naima Simone

Today, I'm hosting a promo on Naima Simone's latest contemporary romance release, Only For You (Lick #3), as a part of the ongoing VBT. Also find an excerpt for your enjoyment. The giveaway includes a $20 Amazon GC so don't forget to enter via rafflecopter below!

Only For You
(Lick #3)

Naima Simone 

Publication: December 12, 2016 by Entangled Scorched

It’s been five years since I’ve seen her.

Five years since Gabriella James damn near destroyed me with her betrayal, sending me to hell in a cage.

I’ve crawled free, escaped the mob, opened a night club, and continue to battle my demons through underground fighting and sex. But now Gabriella’s back, begging for absolution, wanting my forgiveness. All I want is what she’s denied me for all these years — her body.

Sex. That’s all we’ll ever have.

Because Gabriella is still keeping secrets. I see it in her eyes.

I don’t trust her, and I’ll never forgive her betrayal.

But that won’t stop me from taking her.

Over...and over...and over...

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