Beast by A. Zavarelli
Genre: Dark Romance Series: Twisted Ever After #1 A standalone with HEA Once upon a time, I believed in fairytales.
But then he took me.
And he taught me that life isn’t a fairytale.
He is scarred. Broken.
A dark and wild thing.
His beauty is violent and his words are cruel.
His heart is a shadowed landscape where nothing can grow.
He tells me he could never care for me, and he proves it every day.
He’s destroyed my life.
Tortured me.
And worse…
He’s trained me to beg for his affection.
This prison is a place where sunlight doesn’t reach.
He taught me that hate is born in darkness.
And then he taught me that sometimes love is too.
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A. Zavarelli is a romance book junkie, cat lover, and traveler when plagued by intense cases of wanderlust. She likes all things chocolate, books that come with warnings, and pretty much any kind of characters that are dark and gritty. You can find more about her on her website.
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Title: Swear
Series: Landry Family #4
Author: Adriana Locke
Genre: Second Chance/Military Romance
Release Date: May 15, 2017
Blurb
Ellie Pagan has a list of reasons to stay away from Ford Landry.
Itâs a mile long and was so much easier to stick to when he was a world away. Now that heâs standing in front of herâbody hard and chiseled from a stint in the military, suit cut to perfection, and a smirk she could never resistâremembering all the reasons why just got a whole lot harder.
Ford gets Ellie isnât his biggest fan. He just doesnât care.
Standing in front of him, giving him hell, sheâs even prettier than he remembered. All he can think about is how she felt in his arms, the taste of her kiss, the sound of her giggle in the middle of the night. He may not know how to win her back, but he does know this: he may have let her go once, but thatâs one mistake he wonât make again.
Itâs impossible not to smile that he remembered my drink of choice. Itâs also hopeless to pretend that the boyish grin heâs flipping me doesnât melt away some of the ice around my heart.
Still, I donât want to play nice.
âI already had coffee today. But thank you,â I say politely.
âNo offense, but you are kind of irritable this morning. Maybe you could use another shot of caffeine.â
âYou think Iâm irritable now? Keep it up.â
âYou never were a morning person,â he laughs. âSome things never change.â
âAnd some things do,â I point out, giving him a look. âSeriously, why are you here?â
âI have business with Violet. Remember?â
âThatâs bullshit anyway, but sheâs not here. Youâll have to come back later.â
âIs that an invitation?â he laughs.
âDid it sound like one?â My arms cross over my chest and Iâm aware it makes my boobs look bigger. As his eyes drop and catch the top of my cleavage, his gaze burns a trail on the ascent back up to my eyes.
Satisfaction paints a smug look on my face and desire burns in the apex of my thighs. As discreetly as possible, I clench my legs together to quell a bit of the ache thatâs beginning to throb under his observation.
When our gazes meet, his is crackling. He lifts a single brow. âI damn sure hope thatâs an offer to come. If itâs not, we have a problem on our hands.â
âNo, you have a problem on your hands,â I say, shrugging. âIt has nothing to do with me.â
âIt could.â
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Author Bio
USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys created by other authors, Adriana has created her own.
She resides in the Midwest with her husband, sons, and two dogs. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather's nice and there's always a piece of candy in her pocket.
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Title: Ruckus
Series: Sinners of Saint #2
Author: L.J. Shen
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 26, 2017
Rosie
They say that life is a beautiful lie and death a painful truth. They're right.
No one has ever made me feel more alive than the guy who serves as a constant reminder that my clock is ticking.
He is my forbidden, shiny apple.
The striking fallacy to my blunt, raw, truth.
He is also my sister's ex-boyfriend.
One thing you should know before you judge me;
I saw him first. I craved him first. I loved him first.
Eleven years later, he waltzed into my life, demanding a second chance.
Dean Cole wants to be my bronze horseman. My white knight has finally arrived. Hopefully, he isn’t too late.
Dean
They say the brightest stars burn out the fastest. They’re right.
She sets my mind on fire.
All smart mouth, snarky attitude and a huge heart.
In a world where everything is dull, she shines like fucking Sirius.
Eleven years ago, fate tore us apart.
This time, I fucking dare it to try.
Getting to her is a battlefield, but man, that’s why they call me Ruckus.
Rosie LeBlanc is about to find out how hard I can fight.
And conquering her will be the sweetest victory.
L.J. Shen resides in sunny California with her husband, son, chubby cat and wild, wild dreams. Her passion is to write badass stories, sushi, UFC and her awesome family and friends (not in this order, though. Obviously, sushi comes before writing. Oh, and also the family part.) She spend the first half of her twenties traveling the world and is now paying all the fun with extra shifts in front of her MacBook. Feel free to contact her on her Facebook page. She loves to hear from her readers.
Cask Strength Release Celebration!
As FBI agents Aidan “Irish” Talley and Jameson “Whiskey” Walker struggle to separate their professional and personal relationships, they’re sent undercover—as sports agent and basketball coach—on an identity-theft case in which all their secrets are ripe for exposure. “Agents Irish and Whiskey” is perfect for fans of the “Tough Love” series by HelenKay Dimon and the “Cut & Run” series by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban. “The second book in the Agents Irish and Whiskey series is a romp of an M/M romantic suspense.” --RT Book Reviews CASK STRENGTH is now on sale! Download or add it to your TBR pile on Goodreads! Then keep reading to get a sneak peek at CASK STRENGTH and to enter the giveaway for four (4) $25 Amazon gift cards!
Title: CASK STRENGTH
Author: Layla Reyne Release Date: May 1, 2017 Publisher: Carina Press Series: Agents Irish & Whiskey Genres: M/M Romantic Suspense Word Count: 61,000 Format: Digital ISBN: 9781488024399
Synopsis:
The heart’s a resilient beast… Professionally, the FBI team of Aidan "Irish" Talley and Jameson "Whiskey" Walker is as good as it gets, closing cases faster than any team at the Bureau. Personally, it's a different story. Aidan's feelings for Jamie scare the hell out of him: he won't risk losing another love no matter how heart-tripping the intimacy between them. And loss is a grim reality with the terrorist Renaud still on their trail, leaving a pile of bodies in his wake. Going undercover on a new case gets them out of town and off the killer's radar. They're assigned to investigate an identity theft ring involving a college basketball team in Jamie's home state, where Jamie's past makes him perfect for the role of coach. But returning to the court brings more than old memories. As secrets and shocking betrayals abound, none may be more dangerous than the one Jamie's been keeping: a secret about the death of Aidan's husband that could blow his partner's world apart and destroy forever the fragile bonds of trust and love building between them.
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Excerpt from CASK STRENGTH
Copyright © 2017 Layla Reyne “I know our schedule’s fucked, but that face of yours is awfully grim.” Startling at the full-blast Irish accent, Jamie’s head shot up and the phone slipped from his fingers, clattering to the ground. Pick it up, some instinct ordered, but he was too busy losing the rest of his fucking mind. The veneer of calm shattered and any hope of patience took a flying leap out the window. Because standing in front of him was his stylishly dressed partner, a messenger bag over one shoulder, a coat tossed over the other, and silver-rimmed aviators nestled in waves of auburn hair. More times than he could count, Jamie had imagined Aidan with his natural hair color, and damn if the reality didn’t surpass each and every one of his fantasies. Mouth dry, heart racing, cheeks burning, Jamie’s fingers twitched with the urge to weave through the long red strands. Reaching down instead, he grabbed his phone, held it between his palms, and wedged his clasped hands between his knees, forestalling his impulse. He tried to force out a “hello,” but his brain refused to cooperate, all the blood in his body having raced south where his jeans became painfully tight. Fuck. He was gone. So far gone. Past casual, past a crush, past simple attraction. This was Aidan, sans disguises, and Jamie wanted him more than he’d ever wanted anything. “Is it that bad a dye job?” Aidan asked, interrupting his mental breakdown. “Ai—” he started, only to be corrected with a brogue-laced, “Ian.” Jamie blinked, reminded that this was a disguise. It sure as hell didn’t feel like one. “I wasn’t expecting this.” His eyes raked over Aidan again, taking it all in. Dressed in jeans and a navy V-neck sweater, the dark blues set off his pale skin, the freckles, his autumn eyes, that hair… “Fuck,” he muttered out loud. Aidan shifted on his feet in front of him. “I said I was making a few more changes.” “Yeah, but this—” he spread his arms wide, the motion totally inadequate “—is more than a fucking few.” Their gazes locked, heat sparking. “Problem, Jamie?” Aidan’s eyes flickered down to the very obvious problem. “You gotta stop that.” He dropped his messenger bag and shrugged the coat off his shoulder. “Stop what?” “Saying my name in that accent.” “Mr. Walker, then,” he said with a smirk. Way too smooth. Jamie propped his elbows on this knees and covered his face with his hands. “God no,” he groaned. “Not that either.” Aidan laughed as the buzzer went off on the conveyor behind them. Leather smacked the backs of Jamie’s hands, and he snagged Aidan’s coat before it hit the ground. Leather? “Cover that up,” Aidan said, eyeing his crotch. “And get yourself together. Debrief in the car.” Turning, he headed for the spinning luggage carousel, giving Jamie a prime view of his sinfully fitted jeans. Get himself together… Yeah, right.
Other books in the Agents Irish & Whiskey series
SINGLE MALT Available Now: Carina Press | Amazon | Google Play | Kobo | iTunes | B&N| Goodreads "Sexy, smart and suspenseful - this book has it all."--HelenKay Dimon, author of MR. & MR. SMITH "SINGLE MALT is full of explosive chemistry, captivating characters, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. A must read for any romantic suspense fan!"--Megan Erickson, USA Today Bestselling Author BARREL PROOF On Sale August 7, 2017: Carina Press | Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iTunes | Google Play | Goodreads
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About Layla Reyne:
2016 RWA® Golden Heart® Finalist, Layla Reyne, was raised in North Carolina and now calls San Francisco home. She enjoys weaving her bi-coastal experiences into her stories, along with adrenaline fueled suspense and heart pounding romance. When she’s not writing stories to excite her readers, she downloads too many books, watches too much television, and cooks too much food with her scientist husband, much to the delight of their smushed-face, leftover-loving dogs.
TITLE: RIPTIDE, A Renegades Novel
TAGLINE: Enjoy the ride… RELEASE DATE: 5/12/17 AMAZON LINK: http://amzn.to/2pEbHkb
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When pro surfer Zach Ellis isn’t traveling the world-wide competition circuit, he works as a Renegade stunt double for the hit TV series,Hawaiian Heat. After years of tangling with the ocean, his body has paid the price. So when he gets a shot at a star roll on the show, Zach’s all in. He celebrates the career opportunity by taking a chance on a woman who’s not his usual island-girl type, only to discover he can’t bear to let her go. Tessa Drake belongs mired in legislation battles in Washington DC, not standing on the sidelines of a filming set in Maui like a wannabe starlet. But even more important than her law career, Tessa needs Zach Ellis’s signature on legal papers. Papers that relinquish his parental rights so Tessa can adopt the girl who already calls her mommy. When she discovers Zach has slipped out of town before she makes contact, Tessa takes solace in the sexy star of Hawaiian Heat. A man whose warmth and dazzling grin makes her Mensa-level IQ vanish into thin air. After an electrifying night together, Tessa is horrified to discover just who rocked her world. Zach is stunned to learn he’s a father. And both find themselves caught in a riptide pulling them in the opposite direction of their dreams.
AUTHOR BIO:
Skye’s New York Times bestselling novels are all about enjoying that little wild streak we all have, but probably don’t let out often enough. About those fantasies we usually don’t get the opportunity to indulge. About stretching limits, checking out the dark side, playing naughty and maybe even acting a little wicked. They’re about escape and fun and pleasure and romance. And, yes, even love, because Skye is ultimately a romantic at heart and a happily ever after kinda gal. Skye also writes romantic suspense as Joan Swan, weaving fast paced novels of passion, danger and suspense.
Skye is a California native recently transplanted to the East Coast and living in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington DC with her husband and rescue pup. She has two grown daughters in college in Colorado and Oregon. In her free time she’s always taking classes in the arts, cooking and knitting or rowing on the Potomac.
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Theyâll need to get out alive before they can have a second chance at love.
THE BOSS
Melissa Schroeder
Releasing May 1, 2017
Entangled Select Suspense
Sick of the spy game, former CIA operative Vic Walker takes time off from his security firm to figure out just what he wants out of life. But peace and quiet isnât in the cards with a former business partner and ex-lover like MacKenzie Donovan.
Mac doesnât like asking for help from anyone, but this latest case has her in a little over her head. She crashes back into Vicâs life with the CIA, the Russian Mob, and the FBI, on her tail after a job goes south. But even as old feelings rise to the surface while theyâre busy dodging bullets, the authorities, and mobsters, theyâll need to get out alive before they can have a second chance at love.
Excerpt
âHe opened the door.
At first, he didnât see her. He had been prepared for her to be standing on the other side of the door. Maybe that was part of their problem. He always expected her to be right there waiting for him, when she wasnât. Instead, she was sitting on the bed, leaning back against the wall, one leg drawn up with her arm wrapped around it. Her eyes were closed, so he felt comfortable just staring for a few moments. She was such a solitary soul. He had never known another person who seemed so alone in the world, and maybe that is why he was drawn to her. Part of it was her personality. He liked the fact she would kick a man in the teeth if he didnât respect her. But there were times like this, where he saw the softer side of MacKenzie that most people would never see. Right now, he could see it. She was tired, no doubt about that. Still, in this moment, she was probably formulating a response to the information she had obtained. It was another trait that drew him. She was just so damned hardheaded she would never give up. âAre you going to stand there and stare at me all night?â He smiled. âMaybe.â Then, she opened her eyes. She had been breathtaking tonight. The dress, the makeup, the fuck-me heels. They all did a number on him. But here in the soft light, with no makeup, it was just her. Just MacKenzie. Before, sheâd tempted him. Now, she stole his heart. âWhatcha got going on in your head, Walker?â He shrugged. âJust thinking.â She closed her eyes again. âThat always gets you into trouble.â âYeah. Usually. Especially when there is just you and me and a bed.â Her mouth kicked up on one side. âYeah.â Her British accent deepened over the word, drawing it out. That did it. He couldnât resist her anymore. He took four long steps and reached the bed. She sensed him approaching and opened her eyes again. Before she could respond to him, he leaned down and grabbed her, dragged her up to him, and smashed his mouth down on hers. He let everything he had been feeling for months out in that kiss. His anger, his loneliness, and his love. He might not say it out loud, but he had known the moment she had crashed back into his life that there would be no turning away from her now. The only explanation was that he loved her. From an early age, USA Today Bestselling author Melissa Schroeder loved to read. First, it was the books her mother read to her including her two favorites, Winnie the Pooh and the Beatrix Potter books. She cut her preteen teeth on Trixie Belden and read and reviewed To Kill a Mockingbird in middle school. It wasnât until she was in college that she tried to write her first stories, which were full of angst and pain, and really not that fun to read or write. After trying several different genres, she found romance in a Linda Howard book. Since her first published book , Mel has had over 60 short stories, novellas, and novels published. She has written in genres ranging from historical to contemporary to futuristic and has worked with 8 publishers although she handles most of her publishing herself. She is best known for her Harmless and Santini series. After years of following her military husband around the country and world, Mel happily lives with her family in horse and wine country in Northern Virginia. |
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