Monday, April 6, 2020

Stacy Travis - French Kiss review and excerpt

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He makes me feel that spark I have always longed for.
French Kiss, an all-new sweet and sexy friends-to-lovers contemporary romance from debut author Stacy Travis, is out now!

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It didn't take a medical degree to know that Josh Weitz was insanely hot, from his swoony grey-green eyes to his dark hair that begs my fingers to run through it.
But he was my best friend, and I was too busy crushing on his roommate--otherwise known as the ‘Wrong Guy’--to notice.
Sure, Josh has always been there for me, and he makes me laugh like no one else can. But it's only when ‘Wrong Guy’ stands me up in Paris and Josh shows up for me, once again, that I start to appreciate all the things I've been missing.
Like the way his eyes crinkle when he laughs, and how he always holds the door for me and the unexpected kiss we share under the Eiffel Tower. He makes me feel that spark I have always longed for.
But trust doesn't come easy for me, and being with him is a risk.
Will I lose my best friend . . . or my heart?

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Download your copy today!
Read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited. 
Amazon: amzn.to/2xmf2dF 
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/frenchkissst
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My Review

If I didn't know this was a debut author, I wouldn't have thought this was the first book from Stacy Travis! I was very quickly lost in this story. Hannah, Josh and friends all met in their residency. I felt like I was living it with them. The long days, hard work and lack of time for friends, but despite being able to see each other often, they did make time for their group of friends. At the end of residency, they had a little time before they each started their new careers. Hannah wanted to go to Europe. She had planned on meeting some friends in Amsterdam and then unexpectedly, one of her other friends wanted to meet up so it changed her plans a little. However, life still threw her a curve ball. The guy that had been her closest friend, was the one that had been there for her. And soon, their relationship shifted. I so enjoy a good friends-to-lovers read and this one was fun to get lost in. I was all in for this read and I look forward to future books from this author!

Excerpt:
I was so lost in that marvel of architecture that I was caught off guard when Josh brought his hand up to my cheek and his fingers lightly guided my face to look at him.
When I did, I saw only seriousness in his eyes as he gazed back at me, different from the way he’d ever looked at me hundreds of times before. Then he lowered his lips to mine, tentatively at first like he wasn’t sure if I’d stop him.
I wasn’t sure either, but instead of mulling every angle and implication, I gave in to the moment, enjoying the newness of his lips, their contour and taste. I shifted to face him a little more squarely and reached to wrap my hand around the back of his neck. His lips were soft, and the only thing I knew for sure was that I wasn’t backing away.
Good lord. It felt too good.
Long overdue. And surprisingly hot.
He pulled me a little closer, and his tongue gently parted my lips and slid inside, grazing mine before circling and swishing and drawing me further in. I felt myself respond automatically, wanting to feel more of him, wanting to be carried away by him.
He drew back and tracked the outline of my lips with his finger. Every touch had a ripple effect.
He kissed me lightly before backing away to look at my face. Waiting for my reaction. It was all I could do at that point—react. Go with it.
Eyes never leaving his, I pressed my body in closer to him and felt him respond by pulling me in a little tighter. I wanted to stay right there with him in our little envelope of space on the back of the boat. It wasn’t about finding solace over a broken heart.
Instead I was fully invested in feelings for Josh that I didn’t even know I had.
Because I was so busy avoiding the bad boy in my life I’d completely overlooked the good one.
I could feel the bubbling questions in my brain about whether I was making a mistake. The only way to quiet them was to press my lips against his and feel the fire ignite in every part of me. No, the first time wasn’t a fluke. Everything fell aside the second Josh’s lips connected with mine. His hand was so gentle, his fingertips brushing the side of my face and tangling in my hair. I felt chills down to my toes at his touch and I lost all track of where we were.
No one noticed us—their eyes were focused upward on the bright lights and magnificent soaring structure and the videos they were capturing on their phones—but it wouldn’t have mattered if they had. The only thing that mattered was him.
Josh pulled back, his eyes searching my face to see what I was thinking. I could barely control my racing heart, let alone say a word, so I folded myself closer into him, putting my head on his shoulder and wrapping my arm more tightly around him. “I guess I picked the cheesiest moment to kiss you,” he said finally, which made me laugh. It was so Josh, overthinking and self-critical but at the same time not about to let any doubts alter his course.
“It was the perfect moment.”
About Stacy
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It’s a rough world out there, and we all sometimes need a good, romantic beach read, even if we can’t make it to the beach. I’ve spent many lazy days walking the streets of Paris and other gorgeous European cities, and if I’m doing it right, I’m bringing you a dash of romance and a vacay fantasy.
I can’t sit still, so when I’m not hiking, biking or running, I’m playing a very average game of tennis. Background music for writing undoubtedly features some U2, Lizzo, Billy Joel, Pink, Taylor Swift, and Led Zeppelin. Not necessarily in that order. And if I could only eat one food group, it would be cheese. Or wine. Or bread. Are those food groups? Whatever.

Connect with Stacy
Facebook: bit.ly/2UbPlWv
Instagram: bit.ly/2xdBd62
Amazon: amzn.to/2Uw1bcD
Goodreads: bit.ly/2QBKcEU
Stay up to date with Stacy by joining her mailing list: bit.ly/2y6nYod
Website: stacytravis.com

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Meghan Quinn - Three Blind Dates sale

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THREE BLIND DATES by Meghan Quinn
Genre: Contemporary Romance

ON SALE - 99 CENTS - FOR A LIMITED TIME

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  A modern day take on You've Got Mail with a twist. This laugh out loud and heartwarming romantic comedy from bestselling author Meghan Quinn will keep you on the edge of your feet as you fall in love with each and every blind date. "Good Morning Malibu, it’s another beautiful day on the west coast! I'm Noely Clark, your host: and I'm in the market for love…” When the publicity team of the new local restaurant, Going in Blind, began their search for a hot, local celebrity to promote the wildly popular eatery, they couldn’t have found a better person than me. Outgoing? Check. Single? Check. Open to finding love? Check. I signed up immediately. A hopeless romantic with an exceedingly demanding schedule, I've found it impossible to find the man of my dreams—so Going in Blind seems too good to be true! That’s until they start setting me up on dates—three very different, very attractive, very distinct blind dates—and only one thing is for certain . . . I’m in big trouble. "Good Morning Malibu, I'm Noely Clark, and I have a choice to make. The question is who will I choose; the suit, the rebel, or the jock."

  *** This is a full length novel , 115,000 words, with a happily ever after, no cliffhanger, no cheating, and full of heart, humor and, steamy heat. ***

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On sale for a LIMITED TIME! Get your copy now:

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Stacy Travis - French Kiss release

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I want to take a chance. But can I risk losing my best friend?

French Kiss, an all-new slow burn, friends-to-lovers contemporary romance from debut author Stacy Travis, is available now!

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It didn't take a medical degree to know that Josh Weitz was insanely hot, from his swoony grey-green eyes to his dark hair that begs my fingers to run through it.
But he was my best friend, and I was too busy crushing on his roommate--otherwise known as the ‘Wrong Guy’--to notice.
Sure, Josh has always been there for me, and he makes me laugh like no one else can. But it's only when ‘Wrong Guy’ stands me up in Paris and Josh shows up for me, once again, that I start to appreciate all the things I've been missing.
Like the way his eyes crinkle when he laughs, and how he always holds the door for me and the unexpected kiss we share under the Eiffel Tower. He makes me feel that spark I have always longed for.
But trust doesn't come easy for me, and being with him is a risk.
Will I lose my best friend . . . or my heart?

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Download your copy today! Read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited.
Amazon: amzn.to/2xmf2dF
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/frenchkissst
Add FRENCH KISS to Goodreads: bit.ly/3a9RcRa

About Stacy
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It’s a rough world out there, and we all sometimes need a good, romantic beach read, even if we can’t make it to the beach. I’ve spent many lazy days walking the streets of Paris and other gorgeous European cities, and if I’m doing it right, I’m bringing you a dash of romance and a vacay fantasy. I can’t sit still, so when I’m not hiking, biking or running, I’m playing a very average game of tennis. Background music for writing undoubtedly features some U2, Lizzo, Billy Joel, Pink, Taylor Swift, and Led Zeppelin. Not necessarily in that order. And if I could only eat one food group, it would be cheese. Or wine. Or bread. Are those food groups? Whatever.

Connect with Stacy
Facebook: bit.ly/2UbPlWv
Instagram: bit.ly/2xdBd62
Amazon: amzn.to/2Uw1bcD
Goodreads: bit.ly/2QBKcEU
Stay up to date with Stacy by joining her mailing list: bit.ly/2y6nYod
Website: stacytravis.com

Kayley Loring - Charmer review and excerpt

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Charmer by Kayley Loring is LIVE!! You will be enchanted by this steamy romantic comedy about Nico, a dreamy singer-songwriter who falls hard for a single mom and her young son! #OneClick today!


NICO

  She serves me coffee late at night when I come around to write lyrics, but it’s not the caffeine I’ve gotten addicted to.
  We’ve got the spark, but she’s the only woman in town who seems to be immune to my charms.
  When it’s time for me to leave for my cross-country tour, I just can’t imagine not seeing her for months.
  So I offer her a job on the road with me.

  KAT

  Everyone in LA knows that Nico Todd has a way with songs and with the ladies.
  What he doesn’t know is that I would love to let him have his way with me.
  But my life can only revolve around one infuriatingly cute guy— the six-year-old that I live with.    Imagine my surprise when Nico finds out about my little boy and tells me to bring him and my mom on the road too.
  And imagine Nico’s surprise when he realizes my son is the biggest charmer of them all.

  Cover Designer: Stacy Garcia, Graphics by Stacy   
  Add to your Goodreads TBR: http://bit.ly/CharmerKL_GR 

   PURCHASE LINKS 
  Amazon Universal ➜ mybook.to/CHARMERkindle 
  BookBub ➜ bit.ly/Charmer_BB


My Review

Ooh boy! I was very quickly lost in Nico and Kat's journey. This story was such a sweet, emotional and a joy to read. Kat is a single mom, doing her thing. While it's not the life she imagined, she does what needs to be done that's best for her kid. Nico meets Kat because of her job and there is a definite chemistry between them. A musician isn't what Kat wanted and she tried to steer clear of, but the pull between them was strong. I enjoyed watching their relationship evolve and the care and compassion Nico had toward Kat's son. Her mom was quite the character and their relationship wasn't easy, but it felt realistic and they had to work at it. I was lost in this read and think you should take a chance on this sexy musician, too! 


EXCERPT

I may have studied to be on the wrong side of the camera, because I am the Meryl Streep of acting like I don’t want to lock myself in a closet with Nico Todd and lick him all over.
I can feel his beautiful brown eyes on me as I walk away, but I’m not going to look back at him. If I look back at him, he’ll think I’m flirting. And I’m not flirting. I’m just a really awesome waitress who obsesses about the well-being and voice and eyelashes and butt and hands and full lips of all my customers. I check in with my other table to see if these non-Nico people want anything else, and quickly glance over my shoulder at him.
He’s scribbling in his notebook. Not looking at me. Good. Why should he? 
But praise the Disney gods, he grew up good. I wasn’t a huge fan of that wizard show—always more of a movie nerd—but I watched the first season if I was at home when it was on. I was thirteen and my friends had pictures of Shane Miller and Nico Todd up in their lockers. I may have had Annie Leibovitz portraits and stills from Ken Burns documentaries taped to mine, but I had eyes and hormones. Still do! 
I didn’t recognize him immediately the first time I saw him walk into the coffee shop, but my stomach flipped in a way that it hadn’t in years. We get all kinds of celebrities in here pretty much every night, because Beachwood is that kind of neighborhood. It’s a casual hipster restaurant, so most people roll in here wearing T-shirts and jeans, unless they’re talent agency doucheholes. But some people look better in T-shirts and jeans than others. Some people have that glow about them, even in a dimly lit retro coffee shop. And all the other waitresses who were on that shift were talking about Nico in the back of the house. It seemed like every one of them knew someone or had heard about someone who’d been out with him—once or twice. I’ve been somewhat out of the loop for about six years, so that was the first I’d heard of him becoming a musician, and that was when I knew for certain that he’d be off-limits for me. 
But I mean, it’s my job to take good care of him while he’s here. And to occasionally wonder what the fuck he’s up to when he isn’t here. And to think about him every time I take a shower. 
Because once I had listened to him on Spotify, I became a fan.
I fell in love with the songs and tried to stay detached from the singer.
Which is impossible, because he’s so good. His voice is sexy, sure, but he has this way of singing with his whole heart and soul even though he isn’t usually belting things out. And he’s got magic fingers because the way he plays guitar—I swear it feels like he’s strumming my clitoris. His songs are cool but warm at the same time, like an ice cream sundae. They’re all about women, of course, and it’s so easy to close your eyes and picture him singing to you. Even the songs that are about things not working out with a girl are somehow poignant and swoony.
But by the tenth time I’d listened to every song on all of his albums, I realized something: even though he writes and sings love songs—he never once says the words “I love you.”
Which is why he’d be nothing but trouble.
But I can still appreciate his talent when I’m alone, in the privacy of my bedroom.
I can still have a crush on him.
Everyone needs a little crush to get through the day.


 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

   
  Before writing steamy romantic comedy novels, Kayley Loring got a BFA in creative writing from a Canadian university and had a fifteen-year career as a screenwriter in Los Angeles (under a different name). She mostly wrote PG-13 family comedies that studios would pay her lots of money for and then never make into movies. In 2017 she decided to move to the Pacific Northwest and write about all the fun stuff that she wasn't allowed to write about in those PG-13 scripts. Now she’s breathing cleaner air and writing dirtier words. It’s an adjustment she’s happily getting used to.   

  AUTHOR LINKS 
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 Website: www.kayleyloring.com/