Saturday, 29 October 2016

Review: Declan (Shadow Alliance Book One) by Caitlyn O’Leary #NewRelease #MilitaryRomance


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You want to know about me? I believe in three things: loyalty to my friends, helping those in need and
the end justifies the means.

Declan (Shadow Alliance Book One) by Caitlyn O’Leary
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Blurb
Spin-Off of Navy SEAL Midnight Delta Series

This is what you need to know.
I keep the people around me safe,
And sometimes I rain vengeance on my enemies.
It's who I am, and what I do.
As a former Army Ranger, I get the job done.
After an unforgivable betrayal by one of my own,
I created the Shadow Alliance.
We handle the dark and dangerous work,
Jobs that governments won't.

And now, the sexy, smart, and feisty Allison Davies needs my help.
As an FBI Agent, enlisting my help could cost her job.
But, I'm her only hope.
There's only one problem.
Our mutual desire just might get in the way.
One misstep and we become the hunted.
A price I just might be willing to pay.

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Excerpt #1

She pressed her lips to mine.  Soft and gentle.  I reciprocated.  Loving the feel.  I wanted—needed—to give her comfort.  But then she changed the pressure.  Her movements became urgent.
“Baby,” I tried to caution her.
“Declan, I need you.  I need this.”
I’d take her to bed and just hold her.  She needed comfort.  Then, as if she could read my mind…
“Declan, I’ve known you were special since I read your file.  I’ve wanted you since I saw you searching for Anna.  I’ve needed you since you convinced me I’m beautiful in your eyes.”
“Oh, Allie, you’re the one who’s the diamond.  I see all of your facets, all of your depths, and you shine, baby.  You shine.”  Her eyes lit up at my words, and I was so happy I’d found the right ones.  I eased her off my lap and stood up.  The hungry look in her eyes almost brought me to my knees.  Before she started to stand, I whisked her into my arms, and her eyes melted.  Good, I wanted her to feel as special as she was.
I headed to the bedroom I’d recently vacated.  As soon as I got her to the room, I let her slide down my body.  Since I was just wearing my boxers, there was no doubt how I was feeling.  But I needed to be sure this was truly what she wanted.  After I turned on the bedside light I found her sitting on the bed.  I knelt in front of her.
“Allie, are you sure?”
“Aren’t you?”
I looked at my dick and then back up at her.  She laughed.
“I really want this too,” she whispered.
“Then you might be wearing a few too many clothes,” I whispered back.  Leaning forward, I captured her mouth for a kiss.  Her lips parted and I unbuttoned her blouse.  Slowly, I drew the cotton sleeves down her shoulders, touching the silk of her skin as I went.  She gasped as I traced the curves of her breasts above the cups of her bra.  I broke away from her lips.
“God, look at you.”  I unclasped the front enclosure and her breasts spilled into my hands.  I thumbed her pink nipples and she moaned, and pressed hard into my hands.  She liked it when I plucked and pinched the tips of her breasts.
“Declan, that feels so good.”
I dipped my head and sucked her nipple into my mouth and flicked it with my tongue, loving her whimpers and gasps.  She grabbed my head and her nails bit into my scalp.  I wrapped my arms around her, and laid her down on the bed.  She was rubbing her jean clad legs together.  I thrust one hand between them and she slammed her legs together, locking it in place.  Like I wanted it anywhere else.  I rubbed against the seam of her jeans, and licked at the tender flesh of her swollen breasts.
“So good.”  She sighed.
She arched up, but it wasn’t enough.  I pulled off her jeans and panties.  She was truly beautiful.
“Now you.”
“Huh?”
“Your boxers,” she said.
“Not yet.  First I want to play some more.”  The woman had legs that wouldn’t stop.  I couldn’t believe that she ever doubted her attractiveness.  Whoever had been her past lovers had been absolute assholes.
She reached out to me, and I lowered myself into her arms, kissing those plump lips of hers, reveling in the jolt she once again gave me as our lips met.  Having our bodies meet was bliss.  Her breasts touching my chest was heaven.  I dragged my chest hair against her nipples and she groaned.
“Again.  Do that again.”  I did.  Slowly I inched downwards, kissing silken flesh along my way.  Peaches.  I smelled peaches, until finally I smelled peaches and musk.  Divine.  Parting her thighs, I found glistening pink magic.  Allie tensed.
“Relax.”
“I am.”  Sure she was.
I pressed her legs wider apart, but it was a bit of a struggle. “Honey, I just want to play.”
“I know.”
“You like this, don’t you?”  I blew against her folds.
“I don’t know.”  Yep, she had only been with assholes.
I parted her slick flesh and licked her.  She shuddered, but didn’t make a sound.  Peaches, spice, and Allie.  So good.  I looked up, and she was biting the base of her thumb.  Oh that was a challenge.  Her body betrayed her, it showed me exactly what kind of touches it liked, and when I added my fingers, she started to pant.
Up and down, around and around.
“Declan?  Come inside me now.”
“Not until you scream.”
My fingers found what they’d been searching for, and she squeaked and tightened in a good way.  Carefully, I sucked.
“Declan!  It’s too good.”  She was drenched in pleasure.
Almost there.
I stroked inwards, and bit her clit gently, flicking my tongue against her swollen flesh.  She let out a shriek, and pulsed her release.
I moved up to the nightstand and ripped off my boxers.  I tore open the condom and looked at Allie.
“Please, now!”
Slowly, I entered her tight depths.  I thought I was going to lose my mind.  It was pure bliss.  Those long legs curled around me, and she pulled me in.
“More!”  I gave her everything.  She gasped, but then smiled.  “Perfect.”
“Thank God.”
I began to move, and she met me.  We danced and twined, moving ever upwards. I felt my orgasm begin at the base of my spine.  I wasn’t going to last.  That beautiful face, those eyes that shimmered.  I dipped in for another kiss that shot sparks.
“Allie?”  I was hanging on by a thread.
She thrust up against me, her heels digging into my ass.  I felt her sheath begin to tighten and I thought my head would explode.
This woman, this beautiful woman let out a joyful sound that was my name, over and over again.
“Yes, God yes, Allie.”
I shot ever upwards until I found heaven.
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Review

*** I voluntarily reviewed this book, I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book, these are my honest ramblings and I hope you enjoy reading them - kat***

 Declan McAllister and his team Shadow Alliance are on a mercy mission to save the flood victims in Paraguay, Declan is the best type of book boyfriend, an Alpha Male who has a heart, loyal to a fault and he has his demons that make him try to do the right thing. which all in all makes him a great character.

FBI Agent Allison Davies tracks him down to discuss what he knows about a traitor that was on his team one fateful mission - the result of his traitorous actions haunt Declan every day.

With lots of 'sigh' moments when he is looking after the flood victims, to when he is gently trying to get through the walls of Allison's heart <3 and she has some big walls to crack. Allison's backstory was tragic but she rose above them and turned into the perfect partner for Declan.

The sparks fly and the pair team up to track down the supposedly dead traitor, along with Allison's friend and the rest of Shadow Alliance, its a cat and mouse game to who will outwit whom.

I do not want to say too much about the book, but the story kept me gripped to my kindle, Ms. O'Leary's writing style creates a vivid picture of both suspense and action.

Declan and Allison make a great pair both in the field and romanticly and I will be checking out the next book in this new series, as I don't want to miss out on their next mission.


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About the Author:
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Caitlyn O'Leary is an avid reader, and considers herself a fan first and an author second. She reads a wide variety of genres, but finds herself going back to happily-ever-afters. Getting a chance to write, after years in corporate America is a dream come true. She hopes that her stories provide the kind of entertainment and escape that she has found from some of her favorite authors.

Her Series Include:
THE FOUND:
It's a bit Paranormal, a bit Sci-Fi and 100% Action/Adventure. The characters have special abilities, that make them targets.

MIDNIGHT DELTA
This is focused on a group of Navy Seals. What makes them special is their bond to one another, and the women they come to love.

FATE HARBOR
This is the series that started her career, it is a Menage Series that takes place in Fate Harbor Washington. It focuses on a tight knit community who live and love and care for one another.


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Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Review: Attraction (Temptation #4) by K.M. Golland @KellyGolly #DIK #Steaming #Firefighter #Aussie #Sizzle

Blurb 

 A stunning new novel featuring the characters from the Temptation books... Have you ever thought you knew exactly where your life was headed? Carly enjoys her carefree life — free from obstructions, free from drama, and free from anchors that tie her down to anyone or anything. She likes making her own decisions and not having to answer to anyone. Her life is good. Uncomplicated. But Carly is set for a shake-up when she is introduced to Derek at her best friend’s birthday. Firefighter-Derek. Drop-dead-gorgeous-Derek. Brown-eyed-dirty-talking-cocky-as-hell-Derek. Their instant attraction has them both questioning their outlook on life, on relationships ... and on love.



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I love the Kindle Cover too - its nice to see Carly in the flesh so to speak!




















 Review Attraction (Temptation, #4)Attraction by K.M. Golland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been reading my series of books By K.M. GollandI own book 1 and 2 and I got Book 3 and this book from the Library, I intend to buy them but they need to be signed so they match my first 2. I booked out the whole set so my signed books stayed perfect!

#Bookaholic that I am - I hate to bend my Signed books.

So this book is about one of my favourite characters in this series BBF Carly.
Alexis is a great character, but if I had a #BookBestFriend come to life I would want Carly.

I loved this line:

Have you ever thought you knew exactly where your life was headed? - Once upon a time I did think this but then live tends to throw curveballs ( and I have been playing in the major leagues of Curveballs lately!)

Carly is a secretary/Admin at a school (Funny so was I once upon a time) My school was full of teenagers, but oh how I laughed at the things the kids got up to, and this is what I like about Ms Gollands writing, its down to earth, believable and relatable so the reader can see themselves in the characters on the pages.

Then there is DIK - oh my, don't we all wish we had a DIK ( well I do have my own - but he isn't a firefighter - oh swoon!)
Firefighter-Derek. Drop-dead-gorgeous-Derek. Brown-eyed-dirty-talking-cocky-as-hell-Derek. Their banter between each other kept me smiling and turning the pages.

There was one part in the book when I got very frightened, I thought oh no Ms Golland please don't make me cry again! ( She has had me sobbing in the other books)

But I can thankfully say that by the time I had finished the book I was full of smiles and fluffy marshmallow feelings. #ohthefeels

I think I have enjoyed this book the best from the series, I guess because both characters are more down to earth and funny. I think I had a smile on my face for most of the book.

Anyway - I am saving for either a ticket to Aussie again for more signed books - or maybe I can tempt Ms Golland to visit good ol Southland! Her books are in the library after all :D

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Author Bio

Right: KM Golland with another Great Aussie Author Lesley Jones

"I'm an author. I am married. I'm the mother of two adorable little people, and a self-confessed shoe-aholic, tea-aholic, car-aholic, and bridge-aholic." Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, K.M. Golland studied law and worked as a conveyancer before putting her career on hold to raise her children. She then traded her legal work for her love of writing and found her dream career.
I am so glad to have met Ms Golland, twice in fact and she is as nice as she seems - follow her on Facebook Instagram and Twitter to find out yourself - < images from Authors Facebook page.
Author Website ( check out her new books and where to buy)

Friday, 21 October 2016

Review: MER-CHARMER, by Amy Bearce @AmyBearce @CuriosityQuills

MER-CHARMER, by Amy Bearce


Genre: middle-grade fantasy


Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press


Date of Release: May 9, 2016


Cover Artist: Amalia Chitulescu


Find Online: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Goodreads


Description:


Fourteen-year-old Phoebe Quinn is surrounded by magic, but she can’t muster any of her own. Her sister is a fairy keeper. Her best friends are merfolk. And all she does is dishes and housework.


When Phoebe finds out a terrible sea creature is awakening that preys upon the peace-loving merfolk, she becomes determined to help them, even though it means going with Tristan and Mina to their home deep in the sea.


Beneath the waves, Phoebe learns she’s more like her sister than she realized. The merfolk are drawn to her, and she can sense the magic of the sea all around her. Magic is finally at her fingertips, but that’s precisely why the stirring dark power under the waters decides it wants her most of all.


Now she must not only help the peaceful merfolk escape this ancient enemy, she must master her out-of-control powers. If she fails, she will die and darkness will rise and enslave the merfolk once more. But embracing her full power could cost her the very people she loves the most.



Review

Mer-Charmer (World of Aluvia, #2)Mer-Charmer by Amy Bearce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

*** Gifted in exchange for my honest review***
This is Book 2 in this series and it seemed a much more even pace and the world building and the action underwater had my imagination taking flight, I really wanted to grab my paintbrush and start to paint the images appearing in my mind. I've always loved the sea, swimming and the underwater city which was in ruins would be an image I would like to recreate.

Phoebe although she seemed not as Strong a main character as Sienna was in The Fairy Keeper, grew on me as she believed grew stronger in her belief in herself. Tristan was my favourite character, Mina too was a good secondary character.
The wraiths were very scary and the beast was a formidable evil entity... The scene where Phoebe finally confronts the beast was a very good twist, I really enjoyed how the final battle ended, although I felt sorry that Phoebe had to sacrifice as much as she did.
The book once again gives a good message to its readers, about not giving up, sticking to your principles and that courage comes in all forms, shapes and sizes.

I look forward to book 3 and finding out about Nell's adventure.
I would recommend this series for tweens teens and all fantasy readers who wish to never loose their inner child.

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About The Author:

   Amy writes stories for tweens and teens. She is a former reading teacher with a Masters in Library Science. As an Army kid, she moved eight times before she was eighteen, so she feels especially fortunate to be married to her high school sweetheart. Together they’re raising two daughters and are currently living in Germany, though they still call Texas home. A perfect day for Amy involves rain pattering on the windows, popcorn, and every member of her family curled up in one cozy room reading a good book.  

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Curiosity Quills Press (CQ) is a small hybrid publishing company specializing in genre fiction of the highest quality. With 150+ titles in our catalog already and approximately 6 new books coming out each month, there’s never a dull moment at CQ. We work with major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Audible to ensure that you, the reader, can find whatever you are looking for at your convenience.
Founded in 2011 by Eugene Teplitsky and Lisa Gus, CQ was initially a resource portal for writing and publishing, created in an effort to help writers, like themselves, survive the publishing industry. After rapid success, CQ morphed into publishing press that over time has solidified its share in the market. Now we spend our days searching for the next great escape!

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