Showing posts with label Romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Romance. Show all posts

8/12/13

Review WICKED BEAT by OLIVIA CUNNING @sourcebookscasa @oliviacunning

Book Description

August 6, 2013 The Sinners on Tour

From the moment he lays eyes on Sinners’ new front of house soundboard operator, drummer Eric Sticks knows he has to make Rebekah his. Unfortunately, she’s too busy trying to seduce guitarist Trey Mills to pay him much attention. Rebekah never planned to fall for the tall, goofy drummer with the weird sense of humor and a heart the size of the galaxy. But Eric makes her laugh and his constant attention makes her feel sexy and irresistible–exactly what she needs after the things her last lover said to her. A woman who gives as much as she takes, Rebekah makes Eric feel like a total stud–exactly what he needs after surviving a decade of watching the incredibly talented members of Sinners from the wings.





About the Author
Raised on hard rock music, award-winning author Olivia Cunning has been known to travel over a thousand miles to see a favorite band in concert. She lives in Galveston, Texas where she enjoys sitting on the beach with her feet in the surf and penning naughty books about rock stars.

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MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

Eric, finally we get to Eric, the drummer in The Sinners and this story is the one that seems filled with the most pain, not physical but lots of mental pain in both main characters.  Rebekah's brother, long-time sound man, David, has been injured in a tour bus accident and can no longer do sound, so he recruits his little sister who has just completed school and seems to have a gift for finding the right mix.

She is such a sweet person and does everything she can to please her extreme Christian mother but going on the road with a rock band has earned her contempt and disdain.  Ok, that was putting it mildly, since her mother pretty much says Reb will burn in hell.  She also has a deep, dark secret with her health since she is a recent cancer survivor and must face the fact that she can no longer have children which is  pretty much a deal breaker with most guys.


Drummers are at the top of my list when it comes to musicians since they have the smallest egos.  They also have the most hang ups and Eric has issues in spades.  Mostly, he is quick on the trigger and can't seem to keep a girlfriend because of this.  It could also be that he doesn't try, well, at least until he meets Reb.  These two have an instant connection but both hold back because of their issues.  It isn't until Reb takes the initiative and forced Eric to face his fears.

Sigh, even though this book wasn't at the top of my chart in the series, it is still a wonderful edition and completes it. I will be sad to let these guys go.  Overall, I wish the middle of the story had been moved to the beginning since I didn't connect with Reb until then.  Everything clicked at that point and I got my HEA at the end.


Disclosure  I received this book from the publisher at no charge and in no way influenced my review.  If you are considering purchasing this book or anything else from Amazon, please use my link above since I earn a very small percentage of the sale which helps pay for shipping my giveaways!  



8/6/13

Giveaway Review CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE by BELLA ANDRE @BellaAndre @HarlequinBooks @MIRAEditors



Book Description

July 30, 2013 The Sullivans


How much is worth risking?

Gabe Sullivan risks his life every day as a firefighter in San Francisco, but he knows better than to risk giving his heart again. Especially not to the woman he saved from a deadly apartment fire…and can't stop thinking about.

Megan Harris owes everything to the heroic firefighter who saved her and her daughter. Everything except her heart. Because after losing her pilot husband, she has vowed to never suffer through loving—and losing—a man with a dangerous job again.

But when Gabe and Megan meet again, how can he possibly ignore her courage, determination and beauty? And how can she deny not only his strong bond with her daughter…but also his sweetly sensual kisses, challenging her to risk everything she's been guarding for so long?

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About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre is known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly). Winner of the Award of Excellence, the Washington Post has called her “one of the top digital writers in America.” Married with two children, Bella splits her time between Northern California and the Adirondacks. You can visit Bella online at www.BellaAndre.com.

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MY THOUGHTS
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT

Megan and her daughter, Summer, are rescued from their burning apartment in San Francisco by firefighter, Gabe Sullivan.  The girls make it out, but Gabe is hit on the head by a beam.  Megan finds him in the hospital and thanks him and while she is now a widow, she doesn't plan on ever falling in love again.  Neither does Gabe, but both of them can't help but feel a spark between them, something that could ignite into a real fire between the two.  (Can't help falling for puns! - permission to groan granted!)

I can't believe that this series just keeps getting better.  Summer, really shines in this book and almost takes over with her rapid insights and precociousness.  Several times, I thought that she said exactly what needed to be said to get Megan to move closer to Gabe, as well as forcing Gabe's hand a few times.  There are some steamy scenes as well, which are so well done and really add to the story rather than just gratuitous filler. Now, I can't wait until I Only Have Eyes For You, which will shine a light on Sophie, a librarian!  YAY!  



Disclosure  I received this book from the publisher at no charge and in no way influenced my review.  If you are considering purchasing this book or anything else from Amazon, please use my link above since I earn a very small percentage of the sale which helps pay for shipping my giveaways!  



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7/30/13

Summer 2013 Giveaway Hop! Win 2 Beachy Reads!



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