Friday, August 5, 2016

Blog Tour ~ Bane (Bad Boys of X-OPS Book 4) by Rie Warren




BLURB

High stakes.
Low margins.
And everyone wants the woman I’m teamed up with dead.

BANE
Swagger, strut, snarl. Three things I can do with both eyes closed. Oh, and shoot the shit out of tangos. I always do my job, whether it’s patching up a fellow operative or taking down a serious threat. Apparently this time my job is to babysit Baby Spy.

We’ve followed the Los Reyes de Guerra cartel to the drug-trafficking capital, Mexico City. Our orders? Get in with the guerrillas and ultimately take them down. There’s only one problem—I have another set of mission directives linked to Kiki AKA Baby Spy.

Should be easy enough. Except it seems I’ve developed an unhealthy attraction to Kiki, along with an inconvenient conscience. She’s a wild woman with an unforgiving attitude that definitely makes me bone hard for her.

Nothing is as it appears, least of all Kiki Damage.

KIKI
Yeah. They call me Baby Spy. I’m fully aware the entire T-Zone team blames me for narking out a previous mission gone wrong. So, I can’t understand why the powers that be assigned me to this op. Or maybe I can, which just makes my situation even more dire.

I know Bane wants me, but I’m beginning to think he has an ulterior motive for keeping me close. And it’s not just the panty-melting hot sex with the big, gruff, silent killer. There’s something incredibly vulnerable in the way Bane watches me, like he’s looking for one last saving grace.

None of that matters now. When the situation heats up, I find out Bane’s real mission. I may have fallen in love with him, but it’s already too late. This entire web of lies goes a lot higher than any of us ever imagined, and my neck is only the first one on the line.

Bane includes a special series epilogue from the badass women: Jade, Tilly, Blaize, and Kiki.





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For me, such a bitter sweet review to write. Knowing that this is the last book in the Bad Boys of X-Ops Series makes me a little sad. I have loved each and every book in this series. I have been waiting for Bane's book, and to see the connection with Kiki a.k.a Baby Spy was amazing.

Bane is one of the toughest of the tough. He has the reputation for being a killer without remorse. When the entire team is sent on a mission to take down the drug cartel, Bane is teamed up with Baby Spy, Kike Damage. The entire team blames Kiki for being the leak that put all previous missions in danger. What nobody on the team knows is that Bane is given additional orders, take Kiki out. But there is one very big problem with his orders, he wants Kiki, in his bed, and nothing is going to stop him from having her right where she belongs.

Kiki Damage is an ex-FBI agent that has been recruited to work for the X-OPS team. She is smart, she is skilled and she has a thing for the dark and dangerous Bane. When the entire mission that they are on goes upside down, can Kiki convince Bane and the X-OPS team that she is not the traitor that they think that she is. Can she convince them that the cover-up goes way up that chain of command to the highest level before they decide to take her out.

What I loved about Bane and Kiki is that they get each other. Both of them had such similar experiences growing up. They are really quite perfect for each other. I don't want to give too much away, but all I have to say is that the protective instincts that Bane has for Kiki is like watching a tornado in action. Another amazing book in this kick ass series. I am sorry to see it end, but look forward to more stories to come. I give this amazing book 5 sexy stars.






EXCERPT

The door creaked open, and I slit my eyes in that direction. Between the dark and shadows, I fathomed Kiki’s slim frame entering the room.
“Where you been, girl?” I grumbled from my cot.
“Went shopping with Blaize. Got mani-pedis too. What’d you think?” Her low voice shivered across the quiet room—the sound alone setting my cock on edge.
I barked a laugh. That attitude. Damn. My dick stiffened even more beneath the thin blanket.
“That’s all well and good, but Blaize returned hours ago.”
“Had to get my hair blown out too.” She snarked back. “Mind if I turn on a light?”
Like fuck she got her hair done—or her nails. The woman was rough and tumble, just the way I liked her.
“Go ahead.” Hell yeah. Shine some light on her getting undressed.
I was already naked, and as the light popped on, I sat half-up. The blanket rolled down to my hips, revealing the beginnings of the tats on my shoulders that ranged up the back of my neck. A gritty design of all black ink—symbols that resonated. Brass knuckles, a smoking gun, bullets on fire . . .
No unicorns, rainbows, or fluffy shit for me. No wise sayings or inspirational words worn on my skin.
But—dead enter—one name hid among the other marks on my skin. Someone I’d always carry in my heart.
Kiki’s gaze took a clean sweep of me—my muscled torso, the brown hair centered down my abs and leading to my cock below. She probably noticed the tented fabric, too.
No mistaking a hard dick practically waving in your face.
She wore a small grin as she started shucking the sweet leather yoke holster strapped across her chest. Kiki came included with a fucklot of gear all attached to that yoke. KA-BARs she handled with skill and care, twin Glocks she set on safety.
“You going to watch?” She asked, bending over to unbuckle her boots.
“Yeah.” Rubbing a hand over my mouth, I hid the wolfish grin. “Could do the gentlemanly thing, but I’m not really that guy.” I shrugged.
She chuckled. “I can see that.”
“Oh. You ain’t seen nothing yet.” My grin stretched even wider if possible.
“Really?” She whipped off the boots, letting them fall where they lay. “You hiding something?”
She tugged her shirt over her head, revealing a simple black bra and a mesmerizing body. The woman wasn’t a classical beauty. She wasn’t BBF. She was gorgeous, edgy, different, and I liked it.
“You can come find out if you want.” The words rumbled from my chest as the heat in the room intensified with every shred of clothing she shed.
“Maybe next time.” With her belt unbuckled, she shimmied her narrow pants off her perfect hips and lean legs. “Thought you didn’t like me, anyway.”
“I’m usually not that quick to judge. Been on the receiving end of assholes’ preconceived notions before.” I hungrily watched as she bent over.
Nice ass. Firm full cheeks. Skimpy black bikini panties.
I could definitely work with that.
“So, do you have the other guys’ backs or mine in this op?” She stood before me, nothing but ivory skin, wicked eyes, nicely shaped tits.
Very fit for a fuck. Totally in shape for a nightlong naked workout.
The pale blonde/light pink streaked fauxhawk. The inked sleeves all the way down to the backs of her hands—black tats in delicate paisley and sunburst designs. Too recognizable for someone in our line of work? Maybe. But she had an instant in with the younger, hot-on-the-button criminal element.
And with me.
Kiki usually covered her hair with a skullcap, her ink with leather gloves.
She was one fucking cool cat. I didn’t care what the other dudes thought about her.
“Your back. I’ve got yours.” Unless I have to shoot you in the back.
I pushed my blanket even farther down, showing off the hard-worked cuts of muscle on my lower abs. Six pack? That and more.
“Why don’t you come have mine?” I invited, the words growling out.
“That bed isn’t big enough for the both of us.” Kiki sauntered toward her cot. “But your ego sure the hell is supersized.”
She shuffled under the covers on her cot across from me. Reaching a hand out from the blanket, she dropped the black bra onto the floor between us.
“Damn,” I whispered in a hoarse tone. Then a laugh thickened from my throat. “It’s not ego, girl. It’s confidence.”
She flipped to her side, facing me as her fingers fumbled for the light switch. “Goodnight, Mr. Confidence. Hope you sleep well with that boner I just gave you.”



Home of Alpha Male Romance and the Original Bad Boys

and the Don’t Tell series.



Also by Rie Warren


Bad Boys of X-Ops

Four novels, spring/summer 2016


Walker, Book One

Justice, Book Two

Storm, Book Three

Bane, Book Four


Bad Boys of Retribution MC

Complete series—Carolina Bad Boys spinoff


Hunter, Book One

Kinkaid, Book Two


Coletrane, Book Four


Carolina Bad Boys—the original Bad Boys

Ongoing series


Stone, Book One

Ride, the novella from within Stone, Book 1.5

Love, Book Two

Steele, Book Three

Chrome, Book Four


Lowcountry Heat


Sugar Daddy, Book One



Don’t Tell Series

Complete series


In His Command, Book One

On Her Watch, Book Two

Under His Guard, Book Three

In His Sights, novella, Standalone


Freebies


Jingle Bell Rock, Free download

Heart Beats, Download for free

In His Heart, Free download


Blog Tour ~ Dirty Work by Chelle Bliss and Brenda Rothert




BOOK INFORMATION:
DIRTY WORK by Chelle Bliss & Brenda Rothert is now live! 
A brand new romantic standalone you won't want to miss! 
Politics have never been so dirty... 

Purchase it here: 
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BLURB:
From authors Chelle Bliss and Brenda Rothert comes a smoldering standalone enemies to lovers romance that will, ahem…check all your boxes.  

Reagan
I hate him. Jude Titan is everything that’s wrong with the male sex: cocky, domineering and loaded with swagger. Oh, and did I mention he’s a Republican? Yeah, the guy’s so conservative he leans to the right when walking. And lucky me, I’m running against him for Senate. But I’ve got plenty of fight in me. A golden boy war hero opponent with a smile that leaves melted panties in its wake? Bring. It. On.
Jude
Damn, she’s sexy. Reagan Preston intrigues me from the moment I lay eyes on her. And speaking of laying…I want between those thighs. But I want to make her burn for me first. Every debate and stolen moment is foreplay for us. She claims she hates me, but her body tells a different story. I plan to win this election, but I also want to win the sharp, fiery Democrat who captures my attention like no woman ever has. Politics is filthy, just like all the things I want to do to Reagan Preston. 




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BRENDA ROTHERT - AUTHOR BIO: 

Brenda Rothert is an Illinois native who was a print journalist for nine years. She made the jump from fact to fiction in 2013 and never looked back. From new adult to steamy contemporary romance, Brenda creates fresh characters in every story she tells. She’s a lover of Diet Coke, chocolate, lazy weekends and happily ever afters.
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/BrendaRothert
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1TyGXds




CHELLE BLISS - AUTHOR BIO: 

Chelle Bliss, USA Today Bestselling author, currently lives in a small town near the Gulf of Mexico. She's a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and coffee fiend. She's written over thirteen books and has three series available. She loves spending her free time with her boyfriend, 2 cats, and her hamster.
Before becoming a writer, Chelle taught high school history for over ten years. She holds a master's degree in Instructional Technology and a bachelor's in history. Although history is her first love, writing has become her dream job and she can't imagine doing anything else.


Thursday, August 4, 2016

Blog Tour ~ Redemption by Samantha Harrington



Blog Tour - Redemption: The Volkov Mafia Series book 4 by Samantha Harrington
Book - Redemption
Author - Samantha Harrington
Photographer Max Ellis
Cover Model Stefan Northfield
Cover Design Francessca Webster
Blog Tour - 1st - 7th August
Hosted by Hooked on books & Cherry0Blossoms Promotions

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Stefan Northfield ~ https://www.facebook.com/stefnorthfieldfitness/


                                                                                  























Alekzander
Guilt eats away at your soul. Pride makes you foolish. I want to be more for her.

Scared to try and petrified of failure.

She came into my life showing more fight and courage than anyone I had ever meet.

Through my wrong doings, she was saved!
As time goes by, she brands herself on my heart.

I have to walk away, I have to say goodbye.

But having her once will never be enough.

Redemption comes at a price and I'm just scared that's it's going to be Emma!



UK ~ http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01H9J10U8
US ~ https://amzn.com/B01H9J10U8


Get To Know You Interview

Tell us is there anything about you that people don't already know?
I love to explore new places and get ideas, watch films and relax with my kids.


Your books are so emotional. How long does it take for you to be able to get the characters out of your mind and move on to the next?
Sometime it takes a really long time, but then other days they won’t talk to me. 


Are the names of the characters in your novels important?
Certain ones are yes. Good people that have touched my life..

What are the most important attributes to remaining sane as a writer?
Taking a break!! Relaxing when you have written something emotional. 


What is the most demeaning thing said about you as a writer?
Thats not a real job!!

How do you react to a bad review of one of your books?
I learn from it and move on. My books won’t be for everyone and I’m great full they have took the time to read and review. 

What was the hardest part of writing your book?
For me its not having enough hours in a day, i do get distracted very quickly. 

Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
I learnt that you can’t plan life that you have to roll with the punches. 

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Yes!!! fight for your happy ever after.. because if you never give up you will get what you want...
Have you ever read or seen yourself as a character in a book or a movie?
NO, I’m pretty boring in real life, and these writes create amazing characters.

I love the covers. What made you choose them? What gave you the idea?
The vision for Fractured and Redemption sort of came at the start of the books i knew what i wanted so i saved up and made it happen. 


Who designs your covers?
Fransessca Webster…. she is amazing….

Describe in 5 words, your writing:
Lust, Revenge, Love, Sex and Death. 


When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
 Various things i went through phases.. Ballerina, Vet, police dog handler.. lol I never found my dream until i started reading.  


What do you use to write your book?
Macbook air and pen and paper...

Do you listen to music while you are writing or reading?
Yes! when I’m writing, i feel music gives you better access to emotion. 

Tell us your latest news?
I’m hoping to start a completely new series… 


What book are you reading now?
Nothing at the moment. i have just finished Redemption so I’m taking a week or two to spend with my family. 

Do you have a nickname?
Moofa, or Sam….ask charlie Spence why Moofa 

What are your pet peeves?
Nothing really gets to me. Not everyone will like my crazy. So i think thats fine move on.
Do you ever write naked?
Haha Hell no…Six kids running round i would care them for life lol….but i do write in my Pj’s .

What is your favourite Starbuck’s/coffee shop drink?
Hate Starbuck’s…don’t drink coffee..Im a tea girl.


What's your favourite fruit?
Apple’s love them.


What's your favourite TV show?
Hawaii 5 O….Steve Mcgarret…yummy...


What's your favourite genre?
Paranormal and Fantasy romance. 

One of your favourite quotes
off hand…Same shit different day…. not sure who said it but i do like that quote. 

Do you enjoy giving interviews?
Haha, what author does really. i like that you all want to know a little bit more about me… so thanks for that lol. 


Top Ten Book Boyfriends
don’t really have any….I love all alpha males in books…

but Christian Grey is lovely.


Top Ten Love Triangles

Not into love triangles


Five Fun Facts:
I'm loud, I have a dirty sense of humour. love my kids. love my hubby. love the book world. 







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I am a mum to six wonderful children, and married to an amazing man who supports my dream to write.

I wouldn’t say that I wanted to be a writer from when I was little.
I only really started reading often when I had baby number five, as he was born very early and spent thirteen weeks in special care. It was then that I discovered my love for reading.
From then on, I was hooked. I read all types of romance books.
It dawned on me that I wanted to be more than a mum/reader/blogger. I wanted to write, as I have a very active imagination, so I put pen to paper.

I wrote my first book, Obsession, this year and I am super excited to say that it will be published on the 29/09/2015.

Coincidentally, this is my thirtieth birthday (at least I won't forget the day my first book went live).

I write romance - contemporary, dark and erotic.

I like to write about loss, pain and love, and
what it's like to fight for your happy ever after.




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