Saturday, December 31, 2016

Review: Love Me Like You Mean It

Love Me Like You Mean It Love Me Like You Mean It by Jaime Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

I really enjoyed this romance. I loved that the characters from book 1 are in this book. Max was one of my favorites from book 1 so I was glad to read a book centered around him. As much as I disliked his adopted father in book 1, it seemed like he was trying to make amends in this book. I still disliked his adoptive mother and she didn't seem to change at all. I would love to see a book centered around Sarah next.

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Review: Love Me Like You Do

Love Me Like You Do Love Me Like You Do by Jaime Russell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

This book is about Abby who suffered abuse at the hands of her parents. She meets and falls in love with a wonderful man but doesn't know how to move forward. I love the real-life issues in this book. These are abuse, trust issues and self-loathing due to years of abuse. There were some minor grammar issues that detracted from the story slightly. I would definitely recommend this book to romance lovers.


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Friday, December 30, 2016

Review: Ruby to the Rescue

Ruby to the Rescue Ruby to the Rescue by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are finally finished with our December challenge. We enjoyed this series immensely. We loved how each book starred a different type of bird. In this book, Ruby decided that she did the right thing and wouldn't back down. My son loved how she got her wish to stay with Jack.

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Review: Polly Wants to be a Pirate

Polly Wants to be a Pirate Polly Wants to be a Pirate by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series for a December challenge. We loved the imagination of Polly. For a bird, she has a wonderfully vivid imagination. If your little one likes pirates, this is definitely the story for them.



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Review: Sammy Steals the Show

Sammy Steals the Show Sammy Steals the Show by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series as part of a December challenge. We really enjoyed this cute little book. My son said he would have chosen his best friend also. It is definitely worth a read for your little ones.



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Review: Larry the Lonely

Larry the Lonely Larry the Lonely by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series as part of a December challenge. We really enjoyed all the characters. We liked that even though they were different they all became best friends.

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Review: Ricky the Runt

Ricky the Runt Ricky the Runt by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series as part of a December challenge. As with the other books in the series, we enjoyed this book. My son's favorite part is when Ricky scared the horse. I liked when they became friends. This series is perfect for young children.

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Review: Izzy the Inventor

Izzy the Inventor Izzy the Inventor by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

* I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series as part of a December challenge. We both really liked when Izzy got to fly and see her family again. This is a cute little story that young kids will enjoy.

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All Romance Ebooks, LLC closing down December 31st

Have you bought books from All Romance Ebooks? If so, you will want to head over to our account and try to download all of your content. You may end up losing some or all content if you are not fast. December 31st is looming fast. Also, if you pre-ordered any books, you might want to try to get a refund ASAP.

Some authors are stating that they have received letters stating that they will only receive 10 cents on the dollar for all sales that they have made. The payouts will be made on 2/28/2016. Yeah, you are not reading that wrong. It is not a typo. The authors/publishers feel that this is a tactic to keep any agreements from being legally binding. Will they actually receive any money at all from owner, Lori James? I don't know. I guess it all depends on Lori. This is morally and ethically wrong but that is the way some people are in this world any more. Depending on their sales, some of these authors and publishers will take a huge hit. As for readers, you may lose some of the books that you spent your hard earned money on.

We will probably hear more about this in the coming days as the closure is completed and the payments are either made or not made. I am urging readers to check their accounts and download whatever they can recover. As for the authors/publishers, I sincerely hope that you can recover more of your losses. Without you, the readers wouldn't have the wonderful books that we read every day. I truly appreciate all your hard work.

Thursday, December 29, 2016


Release Blitz, Cabin Rescue by Author Lena Lane


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Cabin Rescue


The Sampson Series Book Two by Lena Lane


Meet the new guys in town.


SERIES SUMMARY
The Sampson brothers have taken over the family business, one with the real estate side, the other with the construction side. Working tenaciously, they’ve become successful in their respective industries and stay focused to stay on top. So what happens when a couple of women show up to disrupt their routine?

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Samuel is focused on his business and doesn’t like complications, especially when they come from a tenacious woman who loves to push his buttons—all of them. With long legs and kissable lips, she’s a distraction he doesn’t need. So when she persuades him to hire her for his company, is he making the biggest mistake of his life?


Samantha knew she wanted to be a part of Suziq Construction from the moment she saw its website—and its owner. The successful business was ideal for her, as was the sexy brute who owned it. Now, she just has to convince the owner that she’s perfect for the company—and for him.


And when her world turns upside down and she’s left homeless, will he come to her rescue?

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Lena has been writing since high school—though that first story will remain in the dark corners of her closet to protect everyone. After all, she writes romance, not horror. Just kidding! It’s not really that bad, but her idea of romance and love has certainly changed through time, not to mention her writing skills.


Growing up in a traditional and strict family, Lena was protected—or maybe overprotected. Books became her escape, her only avenue to see the world beyond the walls of her shelter. It wasn’t long before she realized that romance was the way to go. No matter how difficult the characters’ circumstances were, by the time the book ended, everything was perfect. In romance, there is always a guaranteed happy ending.


Reality was unwelcomed and Lena devoured books like people eat chips. As soon as one was done, she was on the hunt for another. When reality intruded in her life—like work (ugh!)— and reading other people’s work was impossible, she started daydreaming, creating her own stories. Now, she wants to share those daydreams and passion with the rest of the world.


After getting her own happy ending, Lena lives in a small town in Massachusetts with her husband, two girls, two dogs, and three cats, and if her eldest daughter has anything to do about it, maybe a bird in the future... She really hopes not, though. Birds are really, really loud.


Her stories have been described as cute and sweet with just enough humor to give the reader an occasional giggle. Happy reading!

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Review: The Line Between Us

The Line Between Us The Line Between Us by Kate Dunn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

I am struggling to write this review. It is not that I didn't like the book. I have to be in the mood for a book like this because it is a slower read. This book is like the classics that people either love or hate. I have always been pretty neutral on those types of books. I like them in smaller doses. This book took me almost two months to read because I had to keep stepping away from it. It is a tragic love story of two people that are so in love with each other but can never be together. It almost reminds of Wuthering Heights. If you are a fan of classics like Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre and Pride & Prejudice then this is definitely for you.

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Review: Vicky Finds a Valentine

Vicky Finds a Valentine Vicky Finds a Valentine by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series as part of a December challenge. We are ever so enjoying these stories. My son said his favorite part was when Vicky's best friend became her valentine. I told him I liked the part where Sparky wanted to be Vicky's valentine. Of course, my son told me I was silly because Sparky just wanted to eat Vicky..LOL. We can't wait to read the rest.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Review: Courtney Saves Christmas

Courtney Saves Christmas Courtney Saves Christmas by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series as part of a December challenge. We really enjoyed Courtney's journey. My son said his favorite part was when she was able to fly. This was an adorable Christmas story that many children are bound to love.



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Review: Tommy Goes Trick-or-Treating

Tommy Goes Trick-or-Treating Tommy Goes Trick-or-Treating by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reviewing this series of books for a December challenge. We giggled throughout this book as Tommy and Michael went about their antics. My son says his favorite part of the book was when they went trick-or-treating. I told him my favorite was when they got the candy from the kids but he told me I wouldn't like it if they did that to me. LOL! We definitely enjoyed this book and we are sure other kids will as well.



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Review: Heating Up the Holidays: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Christmas Collection

Heating Up the Holidays: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Christmas Collection Heating Up the Holidays: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Christmas Collection by Amy Lamont
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

I enjoyed this book of holiday romances. They are the perfect little doses of Christmas and I read these in between other books this month. They are definitely worth a read.

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Review: Pandora's Box

Pandora's Box Pandora's Box by Katie Salidas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

This series is like a chain reaction. The happenings in book 1 affect book 2 and so on. They now face a danger that they have no idea how to fight. As with the other books, they now have a new issue to face and I can't wait to delve into the next book and see how they handle this new crisis. One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was the introduction of other supernatural beings.

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Review: The Awakening

The Awakening The Awakening by Melissa A. Craven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

This book started off a bit slow. However, once it picked up,I couldn't put it down. I became totally enthralled in the world of immortals. I loved Allie &Aiden together. I couldn't understand why she wouldn't give him a chance. Why would you walk away from a love like that just because it wasn't a normal life? Normal is overrated! I can't wait to read more of this series.

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Monday, December 26, 2016

Review: Poppy the Proud

Poppy the Proud Poppy the Proud by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*


My son and I are reading this series as part of a December challenge. He thought this book wasn't as good as the first two books but he still liked it. His favorite part was when the two peacocks wore one shirt, making all the animals laugh. I really like the lessons that this book taught and I felt Poppy was really quite funny in his attempts to get attention.



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Review: Davey the Detective

Davey the Detective Davey the Detective by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series as part of a challenge for December. We enjoyed the story and I am sure other young children will as well. My son said his favorite part was when Davey & Sarah hugged. I love the lessons that this story can teach your little ones.

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Review: Honey the Hero!

Honey the Hero! Honey the Hero! by Emlyn Chand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I are reading this series as part of a reading challenge. We really enjoyed the story. Poor Honey wasn't a very good super hero at first and we thought she looked silly in her cape. My son said that his favorite part was when she put on her "cape". This is definitely a cute little story that little ones will enjoy.



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Saturday, December 24, 2016

Review: Natalie the Not-So-Nasty

Natalie the Not-So-Nasty Natalie the Not-So-Nasty by Falcon Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*

My son and I decided to take on a December challenge and this was one of the books. We giggled and laughed at the silly townspeople. My son says his favorite part was the monster. This series has been a great way for us to spend time together and enjoy a silly but fun story. We will be keeping an eye out for any new books in this series.



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Review: The Persnickety Princess

The Persnickety Princess The Persnickety Princess by Falcon Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book*

My son and I are working on a December challenge together and this is one of the books. We enjoyed book immensely. We giggled at Princess Lavender and her silly ideas of how to get a prince. My son's favorite part was when she fell in the water. Mine was how silly the princess was. This is a wonderful book and other kids will be sure to love this as much as we did.



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Wednesday, December 21, 2016


Release Blitz, His Man by Author Susan Ward


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His Man: Graham Carson 2


Locked & Loaded Series Book 3



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His Man is the second installment of Graham Caron’s story in the Locked & Loaded Series. Please read The Manny, an Amazon #1 Bestseller in gay fiction, before reading this book.


Everything changed after we moved. All things in Mexico became things of the heart for Leland and me.


He was a different man.


I was a different man.


And we became different men by being together.


Is that really so different than what happens to any of us when we find the person who completes us? It perfects who we are, our existence, and we become our better selves.


Our life meshed into a comfortable routine so normal we were nearly blasĂ©. Two men—a corporate mogul and his bodyguard—committed to each other, to our work, and to raising a little girl together.


Normal. Average. Boring. Wonderful.


True, we didn’t start that way.


But that’s what we became.


And Leland is definitely my right guy.


My everything.


Our life was perfect—until it wasn’t…



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Bestselling Literary Fiction author Susan Ward is as eclectic as the books she writes. A #1 bestselling author in Gay Fiction, LGBT Erotica, and Rock Genre, and a bestseller in Contemporary Romance, Coming-of-Age, Women’s Fiction, Sagas, Erotica Humorous, Humor & Satire, Historical Romance, and Regency. She once explained her success in so many genres as: “I can’t say I believe in love unless I write about all love.” Known for complex, gritty, and unpredictable emotional reads, to the delight of her readers she is always expanding her fictional universe.


Hello! Thank you for checking out my Amazon Author Page. My series include: The Half Shell Series; The Affair Without End Series; The Sand & Fog Series; and The Locked & Loaded Series. I’m the mother of grown daughters, a grandmother, and I live with my husband and dog, Emma. My favorite things to do are writing an angsty HEA love story, drinking coffee, eating chocolate, having a good glass of wine, traveling, watching sappy movies, and chatting with my readers.


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