July 25, 2015

ARC Review--> No Kissing Allowed by Melissa West



Title: No Kissing Allowed
Series: No Kissing Allowed, #1?
Author: Melissa West
Release Date: July 28, 2015
Publisher: Entangled Embrace

*Synopsis*
 
A new adult romance from Entangled's Embrace imprint...
No kissing. No touching. And definitely no falling in love...
Armed with her besties, an embarrassing number of shots, and her list of 10 Wild Things To Do Before Adulthood, recent grad Cameron Lawson is partying it up before she starts her dream job at New York's biggest ad agency. Her last task? Hook up with a random guy. And while it's so not her style, the super-sexy guy sitting next to her is definitely game. No names. No details.
At least, that was the plan.
On her first day of work, Cameron discovers her hook-up is none other than Aidan Truitt-her new boss's boss. Talk about failing the "no fraternizing with coworkers" policy on an epic level. Especially when Aidan makes it clear their one night was only the beginning. Falling for him could cost her everything, but sometimes the only way to get what you want is by breaking a few rules...





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No Kissing Allowed was like a breath of fresh air. Lately, books have good but not really good and No Kissing Allowed was really good or so I thought so. I really really liked the characters. The Main Characters-Cameron and Aidan have chemistry the very first time they meet. That’s no shocker.  But, as the book moves along that only intensifies as they spend more time together and their relationship blooms into something more. I liked that at the beginning of the book the three girls seem wild when Cammie actually likes everything in order and really doesn’t do anything like she’s about to do. And Aidan was just Aidan. Tall, Dark hair and dark eyes. He sounds dreamy. He can were a suit and casual clothing like a boss. FYI: I actually like guys in suits. I think it’s hot. But I also like them in jeans and a t-shirt. He knows what he wants or so he thinks but Cammie can sure make him question his self. I like that he’s hard working and don’t take no shit. And he doesn’t have favorites.

Honestly, I loved the plot. I liked that it was an office romance. The forbidden romance really calls to me. I really liked that they were in advertising, I haven’t read any books like that (or at least I can’t remember if I have…). I liked that they were both creative and they worked well together in the office, but also out of the office.
I liked where there wasn’t a lot of drama or angst. Sometimes I just like a cute, forbidden romance and this book was exactly that.
I loved Cameron’s two best friends-Grace and Lauren. You could tell that Cameron and Lauren where closer out of them thought. I also loved Cameron’s family. I do wish there had been more scenes with them though. And I would have liked for Aidan to have a friend or two to. He was just so lonely. And I would have liked to have had his POV to, but I still really enjoyed the story. I just usually like characters better when i can read their emotions.
Overall, it’s a solid book. I really enjoyed it. I loved the characters, plot, and romance. I really didn’t like Alexa thought; I knew there was something fishy about her.
If you like a solid plot with lovable characters, little bit of drama, forbidden romance, and a bit of sexy scenes (They are pretty tame. You know what’s happing but it doesn’t really go into many details) then this book would be the perfect read.

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July 24, 2015

Blog Tour & Giveaway --> Relinquish by S.E. Dean


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Title: Relinquish (Embrace, #1)
Author: S.E. Dean
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 7, 2015
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Synopsis

Kingston “King” James is THE male supermodel. He’s at the top of his game, yet he’s bored. Money and fame come easy, women even easier — until her.
She’s everything he thought never existed… For Phoenix Ryan every day is a reminder of heartache, of all the agony that poisons her soul. She’ll go to any length to appear strong, including convincing herself that she’s actually living — until him. He’s everything she can’t stand… As their lives relentlessly cross will they give in? Will they Relinquish?
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Excerpt

  PHOENIX “Aw, Kitten,” he places his hands on both sides of my face, “Don’t be mad, I had to make sure you couldn’t leave…and I really don’t regret one fucking bit of it. Seeing you like this is worth it,” he says as he leans in to place a quick kiss to my lips. “You’re straight up crazy, you know that, right?” “That’s debatable.” “No, there’s no debate, you, sir, are fucking cuckoo for cocoa puffs.” “Uh huh, that has to be the lamest thing I’ve ever heard come out of your mouth.” My jaw drops at his ribbing. “Dick!” I yell as I smack him in the arm. “Okay, sorry…but it’s the truth.” I smack him again, “Watch it, mister, I bite.” “Oh, don’t threaten me with a good time, Kitten,” he says with a gleam in his eye. “Good God!” The doorbell rings. “Saved,” he laughs, “Ready to eat?” I walk away from him, and out of his bedroom, doing my best to sashay my ass as I pass, and throw over my shoulder, “I have something you can eat.” He growls, fucking growls so low and deep that the tingling is back between my legs. He snatches my upper arms and flings me backwards to him, my back to his bare chest. “Careful, Kitten, I already want to make sure your pussy feels me there for the next week. Keep that shit up and I’ll make sure you ache from my cock for the next fucking year.”    
About the Author

S.E.
SE Dean lives in the Midwest with her husband, two small children, and their bed-hogging dog, Harley. To add to the craziness, last year she decided to go back to school to fulfill a dream of a graduate degree in nursing, and is currently striving towards that goal (pass the coffee and antacid please!). Her love of romance novels led her to writing, and she has plans for many more books in the future.
If SE isn’t working, studying, or being a “super-hero mom” (as dubbed by her eldest – no pressure! Thanks kid!), you can often find her gulping down her beloved Starbucks, glued to her Kindle reading a saucy book, offering free sarcastic comments, cheering on her favorite basketball team, or watching titillating movies.
SE is currently working on the next book in the Embrace series, and can’t wait to share the story with you!
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