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I am a wife, mom of 3 teenagers, and I love to read. I do not limit myself to one genre, but do have some that I prefer. Depending on my mood I will choose a book from RomCom, Romance, Dark Romance, Suspense/Thriller, YA, NA, and SciFi/Fantasy. I would love to share the books I read with you so that you may enjoy them too!

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Monday, July 31, 2017

LaClaire Touch by Dori Lavalle




Title: LaClaire Touch
An After Hours Novel
Author: Dori Lavelle
Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 31, 2017



Blurb

When a man pays for my body, I shut off my emotions, close my eyes, and force myself to push through. No thinking. No feeling. No breaking apart.

Soon the debts will be paid. Soon I'll scrub their cologne and sweat from my skin and walk away from this business for good, pretending it never happened.

For now, my body is not my own. For now, I belong to any man who can afford me.

But when Derrick LaClaire asks for a night with me, I turn him away, even when he offers to pay triple what I earn per hour. I need his cash, but if I let him touch me, I know I'll break every single one of my rules. And he'll discover who I really am.

LaClaire Touch is a steamy full-length, standalone novel with a happy ending.

**WARNING: Due to sexual situations and adult content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18. **







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AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU 

Free in Kindle Unlimited

My Review:
Brooke is a prostitute, but she has no choice.  Without a high school education or GED, she can't get a good paying job to help with her debts.  She didn't want to sell herself, but she knew once her debts were paid, she'd be done.  Until Derrick LaClaire walked into her white room.  Then her world was turned upside down.  She hates him and never planned on seeing him again.  

I loved LaClaire Touch, the story line may have some sensitive subject matter matter, so please be aware of that.  Both Brooke and Derrick have issues throughout the story that have to be dealt with.  The characters were both strong and that is why they butted heads so much.  I am giving LaClair Touch 4.5 stars!  It was a wonderfully written book and I have loved Dori Lavalle's work since her Fatal Hearts series. 





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AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited






Author Bio


Dori Lavelle, is a mother, wife, and a sucker for happy-ever-afters and mint chocolate.

Growing up, Dori read a lot, and when she wasn't happy with a particular ending, she wrote a different one, just for herself. Before long, she was writing stories when she should have been doing homework. The time has come for her to share the stories she cooks up in her head.




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Devil by Ker Dukey


Devil

by Ker Dukey




Evi Devil. 
Yes, that is really my name. 
The irony is not lost on me. 
I was created from two evil souls and have the name to prove it. 
Devil worshipers, perverts, murderer. Is all terms used to describe the parents I refuse to remember. 
My mind will not allow me to. 
And why would I want to? 
One born with dirty blood running through her veins can never truly be clean from its murky hue. 
No matter what they try to tell me happened in my past, my mind denies me access, therefore how can I know it is true? 
How can I believe that is what I am born from? 
Glimpses of my past haunt me, the screams of terror echo in the silent darkness of my memories, trying to remind me that my Mother went from room to room butchering our family. 
I have learned from scars that I suffered abuse and that my Father and siblings were not my Mother's only victims. 
Hearing what they tell me. 
Reading the words printed in the papers. None of it can prepare me for what's to come. 
My biggest lesson is learning that some memories we suppress for a reason.


As with most books written by Ker Dukey, nothing is ever as it seems.  You have to be ready and you have to prepared for the twisted crazy she brings to life in her characters.  Yes, there are triggers, but that is her writing style, and something I wouldn't expect her to change.  If you want a fairy tale, you're in the wrong genre.  I was first introduced to Ker Dukey's work in Pretty Stolen Dolls.  My favorite part of reading is trying to decide how the story ends.  Good luck with that!  Ker Dukey isn't having any part of you being right.  

Evi Devil grew up in hell.  She was finally rescued from her prison when her mother went on a killing rampage in her own home.  Who would have thought that would be what saved Evi.  But, can one really ever be normal after that?  Luckily for Evi, she can't remember her past.  However, she doesn't quite realize how lucky she is until she sets out seeking her memories.  Will her memories be ones that she really wants to remember?  The twists are all over in Devil and some will make your jaw hit the floor.  I loved it and am giving it 5-stars, and I will be rereading Devil again in the future.  Devil is one of those books you could read over and over and still find something new that you missed before.  Again, it's a DARK ROMANCE, so be ready, but it's so worth it!  I love Ker Dukey's work and am always eager to read her next work!


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International Bestselling Author Ker Dukey 
I have always had a passion for storytelling, whether it be through lyrics or bed time stories with my sisters. I wanted to be an actress growing up so I could live many roles but I learned early on that my mind was too active… I would want to change the script.I would watch films and think of ways they could have improved the story if they took another direction so i thought it best that I tell my own.
My mum would always have a book in her hand when I was young and passed on her love for reading, inspiring me to venture into writing my own. I tend to have a darker edge to my writing. Not all love stories are made from light, some are created in darkness but are just as powerful and worth telling.
When I’m not lost in the world of characters I love spending time with my family. I’m a mum and that comes first in my life but when I do get down time I love attending music concerts or reading events with my younger sister.
You can find me on Facebook where I love interacting with my readers.



Cover Reveal - Go to Hail by Lani Lynn Vale

Title: Go To Hail
Series: Hail Raisers #2
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: MC Romance Cover Model: Andrew James Photographer: FuriousFotog
Release: October 27, 2017
Everybody has problems. But Travis? Yeah, he has so many problems that he finds it hard to breathe sometimes.
He spends five years catering to his ex-wife’s every want and need—all to make it possible to continue to see his child.
He isn’t supposed to fall in love with a woman, but he does.
He isn’t supposed to find someone that is willing to put up with his ex-wife’s crazy antics, but he has.
He isn’t supposed to be happy, but he is.
And all it takes is his ex-wife finding out about his new-found peace for things to change.
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Hannah saw him and knew he was the one.

All it took was one look into that haunted man’s eyes, and she was lost, never to be found again.
She thinks she has it all. His love, a new baby made with that love, and a house to raise their blended family.
She’s wrong, and Travis’ ex-wife is out to prove it.
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Travis doesn’t deserve Hannah. All he’s done is hurt her.
She’s done everything in her power to keep everyone happy, but the more she tries, the harder his ex-wife pushes. Until one day, there’s nothing left to push.
Hannah leaves, and Allegra wins.
But Travis isn’t willing to let her have her way any longer.
He fights back, and only gets a bullet to the chest to show for it.


I’m a married mother of three. My kids are all under 5, so I can assure you that they are a handful. I’ve been with my paramedic husband now for ten years, and we’ve produced three offspring that are nothing like us. I live in the greatest state in the world, Texas.
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