Slow Burn (Lost Kings MC Book #1) Cover Design: Mayhem Cover Creations Publication Date: October 14, 2014 Approx Word Count: 68,000 Genre: MC Romance Synopsis Forced to represent an outlaw biker, a married attorney must come to terms with her feelings for her client while avoiding the danger he brings into her sedate life. President of the Lost Kings MC, Rochlan "Rock" North, hasn't managed to find a woman capable of making him want to curb his wild waysâuntil he meets sweet, innocent, married lawyer Hope Kendall. Forced to represent the outlaw biker, Hope is rattled by her immediate attraction to Rock. Hope is a good girl in a good marriage. Rock thrills her, but she's not going to throw away everything she's built on a fling with her criminal client. Rock respects Hope enough to leave her alone, even as he realizes he's become a little obsessed with her. When their connection endangers her life, he'll have to destroy her in order to save her. After tragedy strikes, Rock is determined to earn Hope's forgiveness and convince her that even with their staggering differences, they're meant to be together Purchase LinksExcerpt First Meet "Attorney Kendall, could you stay and do an arraignment, please?" the judge asked off the record. Her jaw dropped, and the color drained from her face. "Uh, I'm not a criminal attorney, your honor," she stammered. "It's pretty simple. Mr. North's attorney got delayed. Don't make me appoint you," he teased. "Well, um, just for the limited purpose of this arraignment?" she asked with a hopeful lilt to her voice. "That's fine." The judge waved me over next to her. Her big eyes widened in shock as I lumbered over. I was mildly insulted. Had she really not noticed me the entire time I'd been sitting there? "I can pay you," I whispered down to her. She looked startled. "It's okay. What are we dealing with?" I liked the way she said "we." "Weed." She gave me a blank stare. "Marijuana. Got caught with a couple blunts." Acting on a bad tip from one of the clubâs many enemies, the cops had been hoping to pin a whole hell of a lot more on me. This was why, instead of ignoring the weed like most cops did these days, I was standing here in shackles and the orange jumpsuit. "Oh geez." She rolled her eyes. At me or the charge, I wasn't sure. "Do you have a record?" "About a mile long." That stopped her. She stared up at me, searching my face for the truth. Apparently deciding no one would joke about that, she nodded her head. "Can you post bail? Do you work? Have a family?" "Yes, yes, and yes." She didn't ask what kind of work. Or what kind of family for that matter. "Your honor, I've had a chance to confer with my client." "Very well. Letâs call it." His clerk stood and read out, "The People of the State of New York versus Rochlan North." Look at thatâthe old gal even pronounced my first name right. My girl looked up at me again. My manners were shit. Iâd never bothered to introduce myself, I guess. The judge slammed his gavel down. First time Iâd heard him do it all morning. The sharp thwack broke the staring contest my pretty lawyer and I were engaged in. "Do you wish to hear the reading of the charges, counselor?" She hesitated for a minute, and the judge covered the microphone with his hand. "Usually the attorney waives the reading, Miss Kendall." "I know, your honor. Thank you. Yes, I'll waive the reading. May I have a copy of the charges for my file, though?" "Yes, of course. Do you wish to be heard on bail?" "Yes, your honor. My client assures me he can pay a reasonable sum. He's a hard-working family man, so it would be in society's best interest to allow him to continue to work and provide for his family while he waits to address these false charges." I'm proud to say I kept a straight face during all of that. She impressed me with her quick thinking, though. Criminal attorney or not, she was clever. I had a fondness for clever. Clever kept you alive. Cute and smart. I should get arrested more often. "Very well. Bail is set in the amount of five hundred dollars cash. If your client is able to post it now, he can be processed downstairs instead of going back to county." She looked up at me and arched an eyebrow. I nodded and motioned my crew forward. "That's acceptable. Thank you, your honor." "Off the record," the judge said to the court reporter. He looked back up at my attorney. "See, that wasn't so hard, Miss Kendall." The judge's face lit up in a wolfish smile I didn't take kindly to. Already in my head, I'd laid claim to this woman whose first name I didn't even know. The sheriff came over and gripped my elbow. "Can't you remove the restraints, now?" she asked the sheriff with wide, pleading eyes. To say her request stunned me would be an understatement. No one had ever given a crap about my discomfort. The sheriff did not look surprised. He answered her gently. "No counselor, not till he's posted the bail money. You can meet us downstairs." He nodded toward the guys standing behind the banister. "His posse can show you the way." She hesitated, and I read the expression on her face loud and clear. She didn't want to follow my crew anywhere. In fact, she looked like she wanted to run away. "Go ahead, I'll be fine." I appreciated that she'd given it a try. Sheriffs wouldnât break protocol no matter how owl-eyed innocent she acted. It sure turned me on, though. About the Author In addition to writing, Autumn runs her own business from home. A big fan of horror movies and spooky books, it wasnât until recently she realized all the tales she writes need to include a hunky hero and a happily ever after. When sheâs not writing, she spends time listening to music, going to concerts, reading, acting, and collecting nail polish. While those things are fun, Autumn is happiest sitting in front of her computer into the wee hours of the night, weaving stories the characters in her head whisper to her. She lives in Upstate New York with her husband and their three rescue dogs. She is actively involved with several dog rescue groups and her local RWA chapter. Author Links Giveawaya Rafflecopter giveaway
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Two great books that tell the story of Reagan and her quest to find true love. The Boyfriend List: Book #1 in the Boyfriend series. The Boyfriend List follows twenty-year-old Reagan in her quest for the perfect relationship after a somewhat tragic spring break breakup leaves her disillusioned about love... again. Reagan had always prided herself on making levelheaded, practical, analytical decisions about everything. Everything, that is, except where guys are concerned. Which was proven to her, once again, when her “boyfriend” opts to take another girl on their oh-so-romantic trip to his lake house. In order to prevent future heartbreak, she creates a checklist of all the qualities she wants in a man, and vows not to give her heart away again until she can determine if they fit every last criteria. After scouring campus with her two best friends in her tricky journey, her detective work returns a pile of unworthy rejects, and it seems as though her choices are narrowed down to only two options: the hot stranger who’s inspired her new project, and her best guy friend Ian, who she’s always kept at bay due to his perceived playboy reputation. Reagan gets more than she bargained for with her new set of rules, however, and is surprised to find that love, and the perfect boyfriend, may have been within reach the entire time. But will Ian’s reputation ruin his chances to prove his worth? And can Reagan let go of her insecurities long enough to even give him a chance? The Boyfriend List is a light, New Adult romance about friendship, trust, and learning to let go in order to embrace what real love can offer. The Boyfriend List My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love lists, they provide order and control in our lives...but a list describing the perfect guy? Is that just setting us up for disappointment. Can any person match up to the expectations of a list? Well Reagan certainly believes so. That's how her life works...order, precision and predictability. After finding out her boyfriend spent the holidays with another girl, Reagan is very disillusioned about love and relationships. So with list in hand she seeks the perfect guy with the attributes on her list. After a couple of mediocre dates Reagan soon realises all that she has been right in front of her the whole time...her best guy friend Ian. When they both finally give in to their feelings for each, things start to really fall in to place them...things are going perfectly...until insecurity and a boyfriend stealing nemesis is back for more. Gorgeous characters that are easy to fall in love with. I can't wait to see what Ms Novelle has in store for book 2 in the series... The Perfect Boyfriend: Book #2 in the Boyfriend series. The Perfect Boyfriend picks up right where we left Reagan and Ian in The Boyfriend List. As their friendship blossoms quickly into a steamy romance, Reagan and Ian have to learn to navigate their shifting relationship...and everything that entails. But their newfound bliss doesn’t come without a few unexpected challenges. In the midst of realizing just how sweet the romance can be between them, and all the benefits of their new dynamic, Reagan is informed that her ideal situation has changed. Not only will she need to begin taking on more classes to speed up her graduation date, but she’ll also have to start looking for a job to supplement her fading income. Meanwhile, Ian has chosen to pull out of school once his father is diagnosed with a terminal illness in order to help manage the family business and spend time with him while he still can. But he wrestles with the guilt of leaving Reagan behind, and the pressure of his new responsibilities. As the two meet their new challenges head-on, they’ll be forced to discover whether or not they’re as compatible as lovers as they were as friends. With their focus pulled in so many directions, will they have what it takes to keep a long distance relationship alive? Can Ian prove that he’s still be the perfect boyfriend, or will they fold to statistics under the growing tensions of their lives? Throw in some manipulative exes, a new boss with an inflated ego, and a co-worker from hell and the two have a recipe for either a fairy tale ending, or a complete disaster. The Perfect Boyfriend is a New Adult Romance about trust, love, and discovering the true depths of personal strength. The Perfect Boyfriend My rating: 5 of 5 stars So after a misunderstanding is cleared up, Ian and Reagan begin their relationship again, taking it slowly, both of whom are determined to make it work. Though life gets in the way. Ian's father is gravely ill and so Ian quits college and heads home, but promises Reagan that things will be fine between them. Meanwhile, Reagan realises that she will need to get work in order to take care of her living expenses leading up to graduation. After one dodgy employment experience, Reagan gets herself the ideal job to compliment her studies...however it comes at a cost. Between the long distance relationship, work colleague from hell and everything else in between...can Ian and Reagan really make it work? DO either of them have the energy to finish what they started? As always, a fantastic story that has just enough passion, angst and love to keep you intrigued to the very last page!!! About the author Renee’ Novelle is Preceded by a long line of published family members, including Pulitzer Prize nominated author and Poet Laureate of Kentucky Jesse Stuart. As a child, Novelle was already gaining recognition for several of her works, and in her formative years, she continued this trend by earning local awards for her short stories and poems. Inspired to cultivate her talent, Novelle pursued freelance journalism and has found placement of her pieces in both online and print publications since 2008. She's worked on topics that included, but were not limited to – travel, health & fitness, people profiles, history, food & cooking, social issues, reviews, parenting & child, writing advice, college advice, current events. Full listing of published articles, including sample clips, available at www.ReneeNovelle.com. Additionally, she has written multiple screenplays, and contributed her savvy, effective writing style to many non-profit and for profit organizations. She launched several blogs over the years, which garnered international attention. In 2013, Novelle returned to her first love – fiction. She writes psychological and paranormal thrillers, as well as contemporary fiction and new adult fiction. For a complete schedule of upcoming releases, please visit www.RSNovelle.com Though she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Communication, Summa Cum Laude, she considers herself a constant student of the written word. She’s an avid reader, an enthusiastic quote poster, and rarely takes “no” as a final answer. She has an unhealthy obsession for theater, dance, music and art, and strongly believes that wine is simultaneously the beginning of, and resolution to, all of life’s problems. She believes in following dreams, and that in the end, you always end up where you're meant to be. For more information, visit: www.RSNovelle.com(less) Love Scars : Bad Boy's Bride by Nicole Snow Publication Date: 10/24/2014 Genre: Romantic Suspense/Erotica Cover Design: Mayhem Cover Creations Synopsis LOVE SCARS BURN, SEDUCE, AND NEVER, EVER FADE... ANNA The worst night of my life just got worse. Nobody explained why I've been dumped in this run down house, or who this hulk with the filthy mouth is. All I know is he wants me, he says I'm his, and I'm ignoring my instinct to run like hell. When he pulls me into his embrace, I want to push closer to his warmth, his strength, his vicious tattoos. Can I trust him? Can I trust myself? Or will obeying his wicked words confirm all my worst suspicions? DAVID So sweet, so pure, so confused...I almost feel bad about claiming her. Almost. Too bad she's a Rossini, and I don't regret making her old man sign her over to me for one second. I was born a Strelkov, a killer and an outlaw, and I second guess nothing. The instant my hands are on her, I know I've made the right choice. The crazy ache in my lips when they're not on hers doesn't lie. Revenge is a dish best served hot, sweaty, seething with passion, and Anna's tonight's special. Yeah, she's gonna flip when I shove the wedding contract in her face. But I'm gonna make her my wife in every nasty, beautiful, permanent way I can, even if it means adding a few more scars to my skin and Anna's heart... Purchase LinksExcerpt âHope you get those fucking tears out of your system soon, pet. They're not gonna delay a damned thing.â âWhat're you talking about? Delay what?â I snorted. David jerked me against his chest, this time tighter. His hand rolled down my side, pressing my sweater snug. He didn't stop until his brute hand was clapped on my thigh, giving it a possessive squeeze. Dangerous heat flooded me, rage and lust mingling in the dance I despised. It gave me my answer before he opened his mouth again. No. Not there. Please! âYou're gonna do your fucking duties like a good wife, same as I'm gonna do mine like your lawfully wedded man. We've got certain traditions we respect around here, Anna. Shit means more to me than breathing. You'll figure that out fast.â He sighed, hissing hot, guttural desire onto my neck, stopping just short of stamping his lips to my skin. âNothing's gonna stop me from fucking your brains out, love. Nothing. This little contract gives me all the rights and privileges a husband deserves, and I'm not taking that shit for granted. You can whine all you want, but sometime in the next twenty-four hours, I'll be balls deep inside your sweet little pussy. Then you'll understand. Once you have this dick in you, you'll never be able to imagine another, especially not one attached to some pissant who doesn't know shit about blood or sex or ink like I do.â Shit! I stared deep into his eyes, searching, wondering if this entire thing was some sick bastard's joke. There was amusement in his eyes, but it wasn't playful. The handsome psycho holding me was deadly serious. I tried to keep breathing. It wasn't easy when the lust was overpowering my anger, one ruthless piece at a time with his hand so close to where I gushed and ached. I was coming unraveled right there, lusting after a man who filled my heart with total contempt. He pulled himself away in one rough movement, sending me crumpling down again, clawing at the chair for support. I caught myself and stayed on my knees. âI'll give you the day to get used to this house and screw your head on straight. Dry those bright eyes,â he said, stepping away and pointing his finger at me. âTonight, babe, it's just you, me, and a bed. Welcome to your fucking honeymoon.â About the Author Nicole Snow is a sweet, unassuming young woman. You'd never suspect the deeply sensual, sometimes depraved fantasies raging behind her eyes. She started writing erotica to escape the boring drudgery of a desk job. In fiction, there are no rules and no boundaries. Everything is on the table, no matter how forbidden. Today, Nicole serves up some of the bestselling erotica and erotic romance on the shelves. Media Links More Than Words by Lilly Avalon Publication Date: October 24, 2014 SynopsisAll of her friends know her as Dana Darling, the clean romance writer. She's never written a steamy novel, not even in her head, but now her publisher needs her to write one. It doesn't appear too difficult at first, but then Dana's lack of sexual knowledge creates writer's block. That's where her friend Landon comes in. She needs pointers on positions and dirty talk, and he owes her a favor. They agree that it's strictly business and clothes are mandatory, but once they get to work, it's another story entirely... one that's being written between the sheets and not on paper. *More Than Words is a standalone erotica novella* Purchase LinksExcerpt âThis story calls for several scenes involving varying positions.â âOkay...so?â I close my eyes and let out a breath. I whisper, âI've only ever done...one position.â Her jaw drops and a choked sound comes from her throat. âGet out! You...you haven't even been on top?â âWhat do you mean 'opportunity'? You just climb on top.â âOh good God.â Sometimes I forget how bold Ivy is until she comes right out and states it so plainly. âAre you blushing?â I shake my head no, but touch my cheek to cover it. She tsks me and says, âHoney, you shouldn't be afraid of stepping outside the box.â âI'm not. I just never had a guy willing to.â âThen you need to find one and get to work.â âYou did not just suggest I start hooking up with a guy for research.â âI didn't, but now that you mention it...â I smack her arm and laugh. âThat'll be the day.â âI'm serious.â âYeah, why not? Could be good for you,â she says with a shrug. âI don't do sex with no strings.â Not just don'tâI can't. I'm not good at separating the two. Sex happens when I feel love, not because I want to have fun. âI don't misbehave.â âYou should. Playing it safe is why you're so scared of writing this book. Being 'good' is boring. Predictable.â âI don't want to be boring and predictable.â âThen misbehave,â she says with a grin. About the Author Lilly Avalon is the author of the erotic romances Here All Along and Resist, and the upcoming novella More Than Words. She's somewhere in the midst of her twenties and lives mostly in the stories in her head. When she's not enveloped in the worlds she creates, she's out in the real world making stories happen. That or reading other romances. It's a toss-up. Media Links Website: http://lillyavalon.blogspot.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lilly_avalon Giveaway About the Book Pain isn’t new to me. I’ve been to hell only to find it never really leaves when you get back. It haunts me through nightmares, unrequited love, lies, broken hearts, and now death. A monster almost took my life. My best friend carries half my soul a world away. My boyfriend broke my heart but refuses to let me go. And my father is dead. I don’t believe in fate and I don’t believe in happily-ever-afters, but for some reason, I still hope. Live, even with a tainted spirit. Long for my other half to come back to me. Risk another broken heart, just to feel loved again. And refuse to let another horror break me. In the face of my most recent tragedy, I have to decide whether forgiveness is something I can give. But even if that’s an option, can I be forgiven? Enjoy this excerpt from That's a Promise: WHEN WE GOT OUTSIDE, Blake grabbed me and led me towards the wall where he caged me with a hand on either side of my head. He was breathing heavily, and for a moment neither of us said anything. Our breaths combined as if they weren’t coming from either of us— as if we were one breathing being. He moved his hand to my face, traced down my cheek, and cupped my jaw. “That was so stupid and reckless,” he said, anger and awe mixing in his tone. He moved his fingers to softly trace my lips, and rested his other hand at the small of my back. His fingers grazed over the skin between my shirt and shorts, raising goose bumps all along my skin. It felt like I had been shocked and then reawakened with raw passion. With a gentle tug, he pulled my hips right into his. “It was also the sexiest fucking thing I have ever seen.” He crushed his lips against mine, and I moaned at the ferocity of the moment. I moved my arms to wrap around his neck and pressed my chest to his so we were as close together as we could be. My bottom lip was trapped between his. The light touch of his tongue hinted at more. He grabbed the back of my head and put his other hand on the wall so he could grind his hips even harder against mine. I could feel how much he wanted me, and desire flooded me. With every lick of his tongue against mine, I could picture that same pressure against other parts of my body. I moved my hands to rub his arms and his muscles tightened underneath my touch. Please, touch me more. My heart thudded and I arched my back, desperate. Blake moved the hand that had been in my long hair down my neck, and touched the cleavage that was spilling from the top of my shirt. He ran his hand down my ribs and then went under my blue top, to touch my bare skin. His hand, splayed against my stomach, made the heat that was building inside of me turn into a wildfire. I let out a loud moan, but I was too distracted by his lips to be embarrassed. He pushed me harder against the wall and started trailing kisses and licks down the side of my neck. When the bricks scraped against the skin of my back, I was brought back to reality by the agonizing torment that would follow me around like a grim reaper looking for death. With a hand around my throat, stopping my screams, he pushed my dress up to my neck. “You make a noise, and I won’t let you get out of this alive. No one is coming for you, sweetheart,” he growled. He shoved me back against the brick wall. My bare skin scraped against the brick and blood trickled down my raw skin. I gasped and pulled away from Blake. His brows knit in confusion, but once he got a look at my panic-stricken face, he backed away from me. “We… I… no more.” I couldn’t catch my breath and fought to calm the intense emotions that consumed me. I was rocking back and forth when I felt Blake slide down next to me. I don’t know how he knew, but he didn’t touch me and I was grateful. His presence was enough. There were no tears. There hadn’t been any tears since that night. After a few minutes I calmed down enough to sit back against the wall. Blake rested with his knees pulled up, arms bent, and face in his hands. He looked up at me, and the anguish almost broke my heart. “I’m s-,” he began. “I’m so sor-” I said at the same time. “Blake, there’s a lot you still don’t know about me. I’m sorry I freaked out.” I looked back over at him and he sat up straighter and creased his brows together. “Don’t ever say you’re sorry for wanting to stop or for needing a freak out moment. I will never force you to do something you don’t want to.” I nodded, and felt a little better hearing his words. I wasn’t ready to delve into the reasons behind my change in mood. It was enough to know that he understood, and wasn’t going to press me for anything more than I was willing to give him. About the Author Victoria Klahr (pronounced “Claire”) lives in Elizabeth City, North Carolina with her husband and daughter, Stephen and Alexis. She loves her chug (Pug/Chihuahua), Bandit, and daughter to pieces. She is a huge and proud book nerd who looks at her bookshelf in admiration daily. When she’s not daydreaming about book boyfriends and fantasizing about being a badass heroine like Rose Hathaway, she’s busy doing schoolwork for her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and writing the stories that speak to her in her head. She loves peanut butter with Oreos, good friends, amazing gossip, driving in the middle of merge lanes, comedies, crude humor, pretending like she can dance, pretending like she can kick major ass, and a really, really good laugh. Social Media Links: |
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