Knot by Lili St. Germain ~ Review & Swoon Thursday (@LiliStGermain1)

Glamour is a book of short stories where some of our most loved fairytales have been retold in a new way. I read one of these stories, and I know I want to read the rest! 
Glamour: Contemporary Fairytale Retellings
Title: Knot
Author: Lili St. Germain
Genre: Erotic Romance
Published: July 18th 2017

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Once upon a time...

Remember the fairy tales your parents read to you when you were little?

These are NOT those fairy tales.

From modern day royalty to metaphorical dragons, contemporary castles to sexy heroes, these bestselling authors twist tales as old as time into something new.

GLAMOUR contains eight exclusive never-before-seen novellas that each have an HEA... because they all lived happily ever after.


Includes the following retellings...

KNOT by Lili St. Germain
A Rapunzel story

RED HOT PURSUIT by A.L. Jackson
A Little Red Riding Hood story

RIPPLES by Aleatha Romig
A Prince and the Pauper story

IN A STRANGER'S BED by Sophie Jordan
A Goldilocks story

BEDTIME STORY by Skye Warren
A Sleeping Beauty story

ROYAL MATTRESS by Nicola Rendell
A Princess and the Pea story

MUSIC BOX GIRL by Sierra Simone
A Twelve Dancing Princesses story

BROKEN HARP by Nora Flite
A Jack and the Beanstalk story

Knot by Lili St Germain
What a fantastic beginning to a new series by Lili St Germain! Knot may be a retelling of Repunzel, but Lili has added her own unique twisted and dark spin to that old fairy tale! I know she can deliver reads that can have you cringing, but they are highly addictive too. Add in a little attraction, some suspense and it's a definite winner for me!

The Prologue was freaking amazing! Getting that glimpse into the type of man that Ignacio was, I just new he was a different kind of evil. Then learning what happened to Seraphina made my heart break for her. Thank goodness for Xavier. He isn't so innocent, but he had good intentions and he brought back a spark of hope for Seraphina, and I just wanted to see more of them together. Even though it was such a short read, I could see Xavier trying to work through his guilt, and it was sweet seeing Seraphina blossom a little.


Lili St Germain is a bloody genius when it come to dark romantic suspense. Even in this short read I know I want more. The characters aren't perfect, they have issues , but I just want to see them grow and survive in their dangerous world. Knot is the beginning of Seraphina and Xavier's journey, and I NEED to see what happens next! 



*** Swoon Thursday was first bought to us by YA Bound. Since they are no longer with us, and with permission from Trisha Wolfe, I have decided that those of us that love to swoon need a central meet up point.  So here it is ladies! I have a link up for everyone at the bottom of the post you can add your swoons to, and I’ll set it up every week! So tell all other swooners out there to come on over, link up so we can visit each other! ***


A couple of short teasers today...

“I want to kiss you,” she whispers. I lick my lips. A kiss, my conscience can handle.

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I savor every inch, every damn second, every wet kiss, every tiny moan.

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Originally inspired by YA Bound
Lili St. GermainLili writes dark, disturbing romance. Her #1 bestselling Gypsy Brothers series was created in a serial format – quick, intense episodes released frequently with some wicked cliffhangers. The Gypsy Brothers series focuses on a morally bankrupt biker gang and the girl who seeks her vengeance upon them. The Cartel series is a prequel trilogy of full-length novels that explores the beginnings of the club, to be released in 2015 by HarperCollins.

Lili quit corporate life to focus on writing and so far is loving every minute of it. Her other loves in life include her gorgeous husband and beautiful daughter, good coffee, Tarantino movies and spending hours on Pinterest.

She loves to read almost as much as she loves to write.



Other reviews featuring Lili St Germain
Gypsy Brothers series

Cartel series
Cartel #1





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Bad Boss by Clarissa Wild ~ Review & Swoon Thursday (@WildClarissa)

I'm a little late with my review, but I read Bad Boss by Clarissa Wild a few weeks ago and loved it! It was such a fun and amusing read! 
Bad Boss
Title: Bad Boss
Author: Clarissa Wild
Genre: Erotic Romance
Published: July 19th 2017

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What do men want more than anything? Money and women.
As the CEO of one of the biggest companies in the city, I am one lucky man.
Everyone wants a taste of what I’ve got to offer, and it’s massive. Girls fight over me in droves.
In my fantasy, of course. I had to make some sacrifices to get to the top.
To protect myself and the company, I always have to hide my dirty little secret…
I’m a panty sniffer.
What? A man has needs. Mine are just a bit more… outrageous. Instead of dating, I hoard panties.
Except it’s about to blow up in my face.
Why?
Because a beautiful girl just showed up for a job interview … the same girl I just bought a pair of panties from anonymously…
And what do I do?
I let my junk do the thinking, and hire her as my intern.


Author’s note: Don’t take it too hard, it’s just a book, not a big D. But this guy does have one. I’m not kidding. His schlong is huge and his ego is too, so beware. And as always … if you don’t like slapstick jokes and corny romance, don’t bother to read.

I've been a fan of Clarissa Wild's for a while now, and she's delivered a range of books in a number of genres, and I just love the way she delivered this erotic romance! It was a fun, hot read, with the right mix of smexy times, an intriguing storyline and a touch of intensity and it shot to the top of my list of favourite Wild reads!

Right from the beginning, when I learned about TJ's fetish, I knew this would be an amusing read, but it would also bite him in the ass! However, this fetish also brought Lesley and TJ together: he wanted something and she was able to supply it. When these two met, the attraction was instantaneous, and I just needed to see how things turned out for them.

Both Lesley and TJ are quirky in their own ways, but they were also confident and determined characters. They're easy to like, gelled well together and it was entertaining to get to know them. They had their hurdles, and their secrets, all while they were trying to work together and try to deny their chemistry.

Bad Boss was such a fun and light read that I devoured quickly. It was good to read something that I didn't have to take too seriously, but really enjoyed! Together both Lesley and TJ faced an issue together and it showed that these two were deeply in it together! I'm hoping I get more from this series in the future!  

*** Swoon Thursday was first bought to us by YA Bound. Since they are no longer with us, and with permission from Trisha Wolfe, I have decided that those of us that love to swoon need a central meet up point.  So here it is ladies! I have a link up for everyone at the bottom of the post you can add your swoons to, and I’ll set it up every week! So tell all other swooners out there to come on over, link up so we can visit each other! ***


The first one is hot and to the point, the second made me swoon! 

“I’m not a closet fuck,” I whisper as he leans in closer and closer.
He laughs. “No … you’re a bed fuck. And a desk fuck. And a bathroom fuck. And pretty much everywhere else I can think of.”

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“I’m the guy who tried to rescue you. Your boss. But you didn’t need any rescuing. I did. Which is what you did … over and over again … you saved my ass. You still do. And my brother would say I’d be a fool if I didn’t make you my girl for real.”

Kindle Arc Loc 3409Originally inspired by YA Bound
Clarissa Wild is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, best known for the dark Romance novel Mr. X. Her novels include the Fierce Series, the Delirious Series, Stalker Duology, Twenty-One (21), Ultimate Sin, VIKTOR, and Bad Teacher. She is also a writer of erotic romance such as the Blissful Series, The Billionaire's Bet series, and the Enflamed Series. She is an avid reader and writer of sexy stories about hot men and feisty women. Her other loves include her furry cat friend and learning about different cultures. In her free time she enjoys watching all sorts of movies, reading tons of books and cooking her favorite meals.




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Indecent Games 
Wicked Bride Games #1
Ruin
Bad Teacher
Fierce series
Fight #0.5
Fierce #1
Flame  #2
Filthy #3

Mr. X
Stalker
Twenty-One (21) 
Viktor 






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The Boy Next Door by Ella James ~ Review & Quote-tastic (@author_ellaj )

I picked up my first Ella James read and it wasn't a bad beginning to her creative writing. The characters had history, and faced some difficult issues in their pasts.
The Boy Next Door (Off-Limits Romance, #2)
Title: The Boy Next Door
Author: Ella James
Series: Off-Limits Romance #2
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: May 10th 2017

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The boy next door. That’s what he was. Dash Frasier—my hero from the day we met, when I was six and he was nine. His sister was my best friend, the three of us one happy crew. Then one sweaty summer night changed everything.

No one understood me like Dash. No one made me feel so loved. That’s why, when he skipped town, it wrecked me.

Now I’m older. Wiser. I’ve just snagged my dream job, writing at a film studio. The lead animator on my project? You guessed it.

He’s not the boy next door. Not anymore.

I’m guarding my heart this time.

But Dash has secrets that could break us both.

I picked this one up for just 99 cents and I was quite eager to get into it. I haven't read Ella James before, so I was excited to dive into her world. The beginning of the book really hooked me, the Prologue and the early years, getting to know Dash and Am, seeing their young feelings for one another grow, and the turmoil they were both going through. But I could tell there was more to their story that hadn't been revealed yet.

Then I began to watch them back in the present as they skirted around their feelings and acted upon their desires. Am was a bit blasé, trying to ignore the demons from their past, and Dash was reluctant to open up. They didn't have any problem acting on their attraction, so I knew it was going to get ugly.

And how ugly did it get!! There were a few twists thrown in, and a few I didn't expect. My heart ached when the secrets and lies were revealed and it became difficult for both Dash and Am once again.

I was hoping that I would enjoy this a little more, but unfortunately I didn't. I know some of the subject matter was sensitive, but these two had history and they needed to work through it, not cover it all up and hump like bunnies. The writing was done well, I just didn't like how these two avoided the issues they had.
Here are two quotes that show you the depth of heartache and loss that these two had.

“I'll call you in a few hours,” he says, giving me a long kiss, open-mouthed and drugging.
“Promise?”
“Promise.”
“If you don’t, you’ll wreck my world,” I tell him, trying to sound teasing. “Remember what I told you—about Mom.”
“I would never wreck you, Ammy. I’ll sneak over to see you or we’ll meet somewhere tonight. You have my word.”
By that night, his truck is gone. His word is worthless. And my heart is broken.

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Once upon a time, this girl loved me. I never deserved it, but she gave it to me anyway. She gave me her heart and her body, and I broke her.

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Ella James is the USA Today bestselling author of seventeen teen and adult love stories. She's an angst-a-holic who loves exploring difficult situations and the emotions of the people caught up in them. Also, smut. But always, always romance.

Ella's obsessions include vanilla cream soda, hiking, other obscure, crunchy stuff like rock collecting, and the antics of her three little monsters.

To find out more about Ella's projects and get dates on upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter: http://www.ellajamesbooks.com/newslet... You can find her on Facebook at facebook.com/ellajamesauthorpage and online at www.ellajamesbooks.com. Questions or comments? Tweet her at author_ellaj or e-mail her at ellafjames@gmail.com.



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The Last Guy by Ilsa Madden-Mills & Tia Louise ~ Review & Swoon Thursday (@ilsamaddenmills, @AuthorTLouise)

The Last Guy was such a fun read! I loved the chemistry between Cade and Rebecca, they were enjoyable to read about! I hope this writing duo produce something together again soon!
The Last Guy
Title: The Last Guy
Author: Ilsa Madden-Mills & Tia Louise
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: June 11th 2017

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The first rule of office romance is don’t do it—especially if your dream is to hold the anchor spot on the nightly news and your boss is trying to get you fired.

But one look at Cade Hill, the sexy new sports director, and uptight reporter Rebecca Fieldstone is daydreaming about other things.

Sex in his office…
Sex in the on-set kitchen…
Sex in the supply closet…

She can’t stop thinking about the former NFL quarterback and how perfect he’d look between her sheets—except he’s an arrogant jerk with a huge… ego.

He’s the last guy she’d ever have a one-night stand with.

Cade Hill draws a thick professional line on office romance—until it comes to the hyper-focused Rebecca. He wants her, and he gets his wish when a chance encounter has them having the hottest sex of their lives.

It’s just a hook-up, she says.
When can we do it again? he says.

With Rebecca determined to keep Cade in the friend zone, it’s going to be an uphill battle for Cade to convince her he’s the last guy she’ll ever want.

THE LAST GUY is the first white-hot CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC COMEDY from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise. It features Fireball-fueled hookups, Doritos Locos Tacos, attack monkeys, toddlers in tiaras, and one fabulous drag queen. Prepare for frantic clicking (or page flipping!) and smoking-hot sexytimes all the way to the out-of-this-world happily-ever-after.

Cade Hill... the type of guy a girl can dream about! He was a retired football player, but he wasn't the arrogant jerk he portrayed himself to be! He saw to the heart of a person, which is what he did with Rebecca. She was the type of girl I could relate to; she had curves, doesn't always exercise and isn't afraid to hold back.

Cade and Rebecca had an interesting relationship, they always bicker and flirt, but they also respect one another. I liked seeing them interact and I knew that they would be amazing together.

Rebecca would go out to cover a news story, and every time I cringed because I knew it may not end well. There was one moment that had me in stitches, but I was able to see how much Cade cared for her. I loved that Cade was willing to protect Rebecca, because he could see she was passionate and wanted to succeed.

There were a few moments that had me thinking, wondering if there was more to it, then a few twists were thrown in. I wondered if that was going to happen, but it was still a shock to see it happen. What Rebecca went through made my heart ache, because I could see how hard she worked and the passion she showed toward her career.

I've read and enjoyed Ilsa Madden-Mills books in the past, and I really enjoyed this one she wrote with and Tia Louise. They did a great job of creating a world and getting me to connect with these characters. I'll definitely pick up more from this duo in the future!

*** Swoon Thursday was first bought to us by YA Bound. Since they are no longer with us, and with permission from Trisha Wolfe, I have decided that those of us that love to swoon need a central meet up point.  So here it is ladies! I have a link up for everyone at the bottom of the post you can add your swoons to, and I’ll set it up every week! So tell all other swooners out there to come on over, link up so we can visit each other! ***


I've picked a couple of moments to share today, just to show the intense chemistry these two had!

“I want to kiss you.” His voice is low, husky.
My lips are heavy with need, and I can’t meet his eyes. If I do, I’ll forget everything. I’ll forget all about anchor positions and good decisions and the future. Oh, God, I want that kiss so much.
“Look at me.”
My eyes flicker up, and when our gazes clash, it’s all over. His mouth covers mine, hard and fast, pushing my lips apart. A little noise escapes my throat, and just as fast, I’m kissing him back, chasing his mouth, hungry for everything him.

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She wraps her hand around my bicep. “You’re shaking.”
I repeatedly push the button for the penthouse. “I want you so bad I can’t breathe.”
“I can’t breathe either,” she whispers.

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Originally inspired by YA Bound


New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills writes about strong heroines and sexy alpha males that sometimes you just want to slap.

She's addicted to all things fantasy, including unicorns and sword-wielding heroes in books. Other fascinations include frothy coffee beverages, dark chocolate, Instagram, Ian Somerhalder (seriously hot), astronomy (she's a Gemini), Sephora make-up, and tattoos.

She has a degree in English and a Master's in Education.

When she's not pecking away on her computer, she shops for cool magnets, paints old furniture, and eats her weight in sushi.

Tia Louise is the Amazon and International Bestselling author of the ONE TO HOLD and DIRTY PLAYERS series and co-author of the Top 10 Amazon bestseller The Last Guy.

From “Readers’ Choice” nominations, to picking up USA Today “Happily Ever After” nods, to winning the 2015 “Favorite Erotica Author” and the 2014 “Lady Boner Award” (LOL!), nothing makes her happier than communicating with fans and weaving new tales into the Alexander-Knight world of stories.

Mermaid, Good Witch, and bonafide Beach Bum, Louise is a former journalist living in the center of the USA with her lovely family and one grumpy cat. There, she dreams up stories she hopes are engaging, hot, and sexy, and that cause readers rethink common public locations…




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Briarcrest Academy series





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Ride the Storm by Karen Chance ~ Early Review & Quote-tastic (@CasPalmerSeries)

What an action packed instalment this one was! With some moments that had me gasping! It was fantastic, but once again, I NEED MORE!
Ride the Storm (Cassandra Palmer, #8)
Title: Ride the Storm
Author: Karen Chance
Series: Cassandra Palmer #8
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Expected Publication: August 1st 2017

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The New York Times bestselling author of Reap the Wind returns to the “fascinating world”* of Cassie Palmer.

Ever since getting appointed the chief seer of the supernatural world, Cassie Palmer has been playing catch up. Catch up on the training she missed being raised by a psychotic vampire instead of at the pythian court. Catch up on the dangerous world of supernatural politics. Catch up on the powerful, and sometimes seductive, forces trying to mold her to their will. It’s been a trial by fire that has left her burned.

But now she realizes all that was just the warm up.

Ancient forces that once terrorized the world want to return, and Cassie is the only one who can stop them.

It's been another two years, but I've finally got my hands on the next Cassandra Palmer book! I was left a little frustrated at the end of the 7th book, Reap the Wind, so I was hoping that some situations would be resolved in Ride the Storm. It wasn't really hard to get back into this world either, despite the big gap between each book because the author refreshed my memory along the way.

Right from the opening page Cassie was right in the thick of it; she was back in the past, cuffed to a bed with Rosier beside her! She's certainly a character that finds herself in the most unusual situations! She's also a strong, fiery woman that will do anything to help those she keeps close.

This journey began in the past, as Cassie attempted to catch Pritkin. But there were so many hurdles she had to get past, and found herself thrust back to the future before she could get what she needed. As she's a determined woman, she found a way to get back so she could complete her task. She also had plenty of things in the present to deal with: the fifth acolyte, settling her court and her relationship with Mircea.

I thoroughly enjoyed Ride the Storm, it was chock-full of action and unexpected twists, some of which left me shocked! I'm continuing to enjoy Karen Chance's descriptive writing style, as she tells the reader exactly what is going on. My mind was boggled as I saw what Cassie endured, but was amazed that she continued to get back up despite how exhausted she may've been. I was excited about the bit of romance in this one too, and I have my fingers crossed that it will continue! I just hope the 9th book is in the pipe works already!

Complimentary copy provided by the Publisher, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a beautiful moment, that had my heart aching!

“Listen.” It was gentler this time, and he somehow turned me around, made me look up at him. I was crying now, great ugly sobs that racked my body and tore at my mind, but I didn’t even try to hide them.
“I can’t,” I said brokenly. “Please don’t … I can’t.…”
A filthy hand pushed the muddy hair out of my face. “I don’t believe that. I don’t believe there’s anything you can’t do.” He finally did something other than fight me, and the kiss tasted of smoke and ash and spent magic. “I think you might be the strongest person I know.”

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Karen Chance
Karen Chance is the author of two New York Times bestselling series, plus a number of novellas and short stories, all set in the Cassandra Palmer universe. A full-time writer since 2008, she was previously a university history teacher, which comes in handy when writing the time-travel aspect of Cassie’s crazy adventures. She loves Las Vegas, the main setting for her novels, but currently lives in Florida near her family home.





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Cassandra Palmer Series
Tempt The Stars #6
Reap the Wind #7
Dory Basarab Series
Fury’s Kiss #3
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