The Forgotten Ones

 

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Allison O'Malley just graduated from college. Her life's plan is to get a job and take care of her schizophrenic mother. She doesn't have room for friends or even Ethan, who clearly wants more. When Allison's long-lost father shows up, he claims he can bring her mother back from the dark place her mind has sent her. He reveals legends of a race of people long forgotten, the Tuatha de Danaan, along with the truth about why he abandoned her mother.
















Laura Howard lives in New Hampshire with her husband and four children. Her obsession with books began at the age of 6 when she got her first library card. Nancy Drew, Sweet Valley High and other girly novels were routinely devoured in single sittings. Books took a backseat to diapers when she had her first child. It wasn’t until the release of a little novel called Twilight, 8 years later, that she rediscovered her love of fiction. Soon after, her own characters began to make themselves known. The Forgotten Ones is her first published novel.
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Tessa Bailey

Thank you for your interest in my books! I'm Tessa and I live in the crazy, loud, overcrowded borough of Brooklyn, New York. I love it here. This city is a constant source of inspiration, which is why I've decided to set my most recent books in the Line of Duty Series here. I moved to New York when I was eighteen, the day after I graduated high school. Threw my suitcase in the back of a Chevrolet Cavalier and drove across the country to find my adventure. I'm still finding it, little by little. ​ Thank you for being a part of it.
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Interview
1. How did you feel after the positive response you got for your book Protecting what's His?
Flummoxed! As a debut author, I was hoping for a positive response, but it’s always in the back of your mind that you might not hit the mark on the first time around. When some of my favorite authors started tweeting me that they’d read it, that was a really amazing moment.

2. Derek Tyler has been one of the most enjoyable alpha book men I have read all year, the words that came from his mouth were pure perfection. I mean seriously, phew, he was slide off my chair material. Do these characters live in your head fully formed or do you just make them up as you go along?
 Thank you so much! I hope you didn’t injure yourself  I usually begin the first chapter with a basic idea of the character. His background would play largely into that, where he’s at in his life, his past experiences with women. But as I’m writing their thoughts, their personalities become more defined. They begin to develop quirks. As for what comes out of their mouths, it’s always in the moment. Sometimes they shock me a little, too! I like them to be so out of control with lust for the woman that they don’t filter themselves. That’s just the sexiest thing I can think of


3. How many books do you have planned for the Line of Duty series?
 In addition to Officer Off-Limits (released June 10th) there are two more full-lengths planned and one or two novellas. I have no idea, though, how far I could take it. The possibility of adding more characters might become irresistible.

4. Do you have a thing for cops or men in uniform? Fireman, Defense Force or Policeman, what is your weakness?
All of the above! I think there’s something about a man in uniform that proves he’s willing to work hard. That he’s driven and has a positive work ethic. I’ve obviously got a soft spot for cops, though, especially since I’ve started writing this series. I’ve been “noticing” them a little more frequently.

5. When you sit back and read a book, what do you pick up? What author do you love and what characters draw you in?
In any book I read, if the heroine isn’t someone I can connect with in the first few chapters, I’ll put it down. I have to be able to root for her, otherwise the happy ending doesn’t mean anything to me. I love authors like Karen Marie Moning, Kresley Cole, Tara Sivec. They write strong heroines with multiple layers to their personalities.

6. What are some of your favorite 30 minute recipes?
 LOL. You’ve been reading my bio! I’m famous for my chicken stir fry. My spaghetti bolognese. I have this killer beef tips with noodles recipe as well. I feel like I barely even get 30 minutes anymore to cook! Now I consider ordering take-out that comes 30 minutes later to be a 30 minute recipe.

7. Your favorite place in New York?
Ooooh. There’s so many. My favorite restaurant is called Henry’s End. It’s located in Brooklyn Heights and it’s a tiny little rustic room where you can watch your dinner being cooked. My husband gave me a Tiffany necklace there – so very good memories. I also love a lot of music venues, like the Beacon Theater, Town Hall, Prospect Park Bandshell. I don’t know if I can peg one location. I guess I would say – anywhere my friends are (usually in the East Village) is my favorite place to be.

8. Do you plan on doing a book about Lenny's son Bowen?
 I could not be happier to be asked this question. It means people are interested in Bowen. I’m secretly, hideously in love with Bowen. When I dreamt up his character, before I’d even began writing HIS RISK TO TAKE, I was pitching his book to my editor. She was hesitant at first because - how are we going to fit a bad-boy criminal (for all intents and purposes) into an NYPD series where the heroes are cops? WELL, with a little help from author Seleste Delaney, who threw out an idea on my street team Facebook page, I’ve got the perfect plot. I’ve been building on her initial brainstorm since then and I’d love to start that book very soon.
 
9. Will we be hearing from Ruby and Troy again? Will the books have old characters cross paths with new characters? 
YES. I’m introducing new characters in Officer Off-Limits, but Troy and Ruby will definitely be around. And I’m *hoping* to bring back Ginger and Derek (and Willa) in Bowen’s book. We’ll see if I can make it fly!

10. Are you planning on writing any other book series?
 Not at the moment. I’m part of a super secret project (coming in June 2014 from Brazen) that is not part of the Line of Duty series, but I’m not sure if a series will stem from it.

11. How do you come up with the physical descriptions of your characters? 
I start with their personality and build from there. For the heroines, I like to have an element of girl-next door because my heroes are always very protective and the girl-next door look would only heighten that need to protect. As for my heroes, I don’t like to come right out and list his stats. To give someone a really good image in their mind, I try to be specific. Such as Derek in PROTECTING WHAT’S HIS, I described him as having the body of a bar room brawler who could fight half the room and still pleasure two women afterward. Packs a punch, right? Daniel in Officer Off-Limits is described as having a ladies ladies there’s enough of me to go around vibe. I’m not exactly sure how I come up with them, but I aim for specificity.

Books
Line of Duty Series
She’s running from the law, and the law wants her bad. The opportunity was just too damn delicious for Ginger Peet to pass up. The purse full of money she finds—$50,000 to be exact—could give her and her teen sister the new start they need. So she grabs the cash, her gothy sibling, and their life-sized statue of Dolly Parton, and blows outta Nashville in a cloud of dust. Chicago, here we come... Turns out, Chicago has some pretty hot cops. Hot, intense, naughty-lookin’ cops like Derek Tyler, who looks like he could eat a girl up and leave her begging for more. And more. Tempting as he is, getting involved with the sexy homicide lieutenant next door poses a teensy problem for a gal who’s on the lam. But one thing is certain—Derek’s onto her, and he wants more than just a taste. And as far as he’s concerned, possession is nine-tenths of the law.
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The greater the risk, the hotter the reward… Homicide cop Troy Bennett had a reputation on the Chicago PD for being fearless and in control—until the night his daredevil partner is killed during a raid. From that moment on, he swears he’ll never again be responsible for the loss of a loved one. To escape his demons, Troy transfers to the NYPD, bringing him up close and personal with Ruby Elliott, a beautiful, street-savvy pool hustler. Reckless and stubbornly independent, Ruby embodies everything Troy’s avoiding, but when she walks into O’Hanlon’s Pub and blows his carefully laid plans to hell, Troy knows he has to have her—risks be damned. But there’s a connection between Ruby’s shadowed past and a case Troy’s working involving a notorious Brooklyn felon, throwing her safety into jeopardy. Confronted with his biggest fear, will Troy push Ruby away to keep her safe or fight to keep her in his arms where she belongs?
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His need to possess her is non-negotiable. Story Brooks’ fiancé just called off their wedding two weeks before the happy day. As if that isn't bad enough, her semi-estranged father, an infamous NYPD hostage negotiator, has suffered a heart attack. Not wanting to examine her lack of emotion over the broken engagement, she hops on a plane to reconnect with her father before it’s too late. Playboy hostage negotiator Daniel Chase has never, not once, been refused by a woman, so when a debate over hospital snack foods with a delectable kindergarten teacher ends in flat-out rejection, he makes it his mission to seduce her. His only obstacle? She’s the daughter of his mentor who implicitly forbade Daniel from pursuing her. Despite her father’s warnings and Daniel’s troubled past, Daniel and Story can’t resist their intense attraction to one another. But when the reason for her fiancé’s abrupt wedding cancellation comes to light, can Story and Daniel's already forbidden relationship survive? 
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Surrender to Me 18+

 

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What happens when a Dominant falls for his not-so-submissive attorney?
Martin Abrams, owner of Master M's BDSM club, has become unfulfilled with his lifestyle. Ever since his sub, Gracie, left to marry her true love, Martin has lost his way. Living the life of the head Dominant in his circle isn't as appealing as it once was. Something seems to be missing.
Sassy lawyer Arianna Covington relocates to New York City after a humiliating divorce. She's looking for a fresh start when she agrees to become Martin's exclusive attorney. She's intrigued by his domineering personality and wants to know why women kneel at his feet.
Their attraction is undeniable despite Ari's initial beliefs that she will never submit to Martin's desires. But Martin is up for the challenge. Arianna is more than he ever imagined in a woman. He vows to claim her heart, with or without the games. Who will surrender first?
Featuring Cade and Gracie from Make Me Stay.
Content Warning: contains explicit language and graphic sexual content

Review

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Martin Abrams is lonely and maybe a bit jaded after his long time sub Gracie left him to marry. Martin made the mistake of falling in love with his sub when he knew her heart belonged to another. He owns a bdsm club and is very much entrenched in the lifestyle but when Arianna Covington becomes his lawyer, Martin is wondering whether Vanilla might not be too bad.
Arianna is in no way a submissive, but she is intrigued by the lifestyle definitely attracted to Martins domineering ways. This is very much a book of compromise and bending , who will surrender first?
I very much enjoyed this book by Ella Jade. It wasn't a case of the dominant trying to change a non submissive. This was two people attracted to one another, both with different views on how things worked and watching them figure out what worked best for both of them. Because of that, I guess it wasn't as passionate as some books of this calibre can be. The tone of the book was very different indeed because of the compromising going on. It was still highly enjoyable and I would dearly love to go back and read Make Me Stay, the first in this series. Ella Jade has a nicely paced and well written book in Surrender To Me, she is an author now on my radar. A nice steamy read for a rainy afternoon.
 

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Addicted to You

When twenty-one-year-old Leah Carter's latest one night stand burglarizes her apartment, her roommate forces her to attend therapy for sex addicts. Leah insists she isn't a sex addict; she just doesn't do relationships. After all, sooner or later, everyone lets you down.
At first, the group sessions are little more than an education on how to be promiscuous. Until she meets the newest addict—blue eyes, killer body, and a smile that tempts relapse.
Psychology student Will McLean is posing as a fellow addict while researching a case study on unusual addictions. But the more he learns about Leah, the more certain he is that his desire to break through her walls and unearth her secrets has nothing to do with his assignment.
As the uncertainties spike alongside the sexual tension, the only thing Leah knows for sure is that falling in love would be disastrous. Too bad love might be one addiction she can't kick.

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Colina Brennan is a new adult writer with a love for the fantastical and the romantic. When she isn’t writing, she’s attached at the hip to her kids or chasing her dog or daydreaming about what she wants to write next.

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Vampire Elite

 

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Vampire Elite is a new vampire series The first two parts are released in one volume Vampire Elite Part 1. Prophecy Part 2. Keepers of the Key What will he do if saving his people means destroying the woman he loves? A millennia-long war between two immortal races is about to come to an end. Long ago, the Vampire Elite began capturing the immortals called the Amiti, attracted by their unique blood properties. Now most Amiti live in underground cells, forced to serve as vampires’ bloodstock. The few surviving free Amiti, preparing a final strike, have declared their Queen a traitor. Her execution makes possible the rise of a new Queen, her young daughter Arianna, who will inherit her mother's mystical powers. Working with the Keepers of the Key, Arianna may be able to eliminate the vampires, once and for all, from the face of the earth. The new Queen is the last hope to save her dying race and she's ready to fight to the last drop of her blood. But the King of the Vampires has other plans. What neither expects is the passion that erupts between them. Vampire Elite is an epic story of a bitter conflict between two immortal races, and the effect of that conflict on everyone living in its grip. The characters are driven to love and betrayal, vengeance and sacrifice in a world without easy black-and-white answers. Based on an ancient Egyptian legend, packed with action and intrigue, Vampire Elite will pull you into the entrancing world of immortals and open new portals into their hidden universe.

 
 

 

Meet VE Character: Tor, King of the Vampires 

The vampire King is a revered leader and protector of his people, known among vampires and other immortals for his uncompromising nature and iron will. Tor has been in power for more than a thousand years and during that period has developed his race into one of the strongest among immortals. For Tor, the vampires’ security is his top priority, and he has never wavered in his pursuit of that goal—until he meets Arianna, the Amiti Queen. She unlocks his heart to feelings he had never thought he was capable of: Tor discovers real love for the first time. Now his deepest desire is to keep Arianna with him forever. But the young Queen is the most feared and powerful enemy of his race. Together with the Keepers of the Key, she holds the power to eliminate the vampires from the surface of the earth—and because that is ultimately the only guarantee of saving the Amiti, Tor must assume that she will take that step sooner or later. What will Tor do when his mind demands that to keep vampires safe the woman he loves must die—but his heart screams that he cannot live without her? From the Authors All of the Vampire Elite characters are a mixture of right and wrong, good and evil—and Tor is a classic example. It’s shocking that someone who has been adopting abandoned immortal children, giving them a loving home and raising them as his own, can at the same time commit this level of selective and willful blindness—of his eyes and his heart—to the sufferings his people are perpetrating on the entire Amiti race. Even after meeting and falling in love with Arianna, Tor remains stubborn. He continues to believe that the practice of capturing Amiti and keeping them as bloodstock is legitimate and is truly convinced that the vampire-Amiti conflict can’t be resolved. He justifies his point of view by rationalizing that allowing the Vampire Elite to feed on Amiti keeps humans safe and therefore protects the entire world of immortals from discovery and persecution by human. Tor’s ability to find good reasons for following an evil path is something we humans do all the time. Immortals are the reflection of us. They come to life to speak their truth about us.

Irina Argo is a combined pen name for two authors, Irina Kardos and Jo-An Torres.
Irina Irina’s world is dark. She works as a clinical psychologist in a Juvenile Correctional Facility dealing with the extremes of human behavior on a regular basis and takes care of her paralyzed husband who suffered a stroke several years ago. To bring light into her life she writes. Writing has always been her passion. She is originally from Russia where she was employed as a TV journalist.
 Jo-An is a Leo, a lioness who has emerged to follow her dream, to someday write a book of her own. She owned a costume shop for 15 years and was able to satisfy and excel in her creative nature. She is an over-achiever and believes that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and ignore the nay-sayers. Her philosophy is based on Shakespeare "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves." She currently resides in California with her 5 cats and 1 husband.

Conjure

Available July 1, 2013

Sometimes to understand the present you have to conjure up the past...

The last thing Addison Harmon needed was to become tethered to the broody, often seemingly cold, Theo Van Rooyen, but that's exactly what happened.

Forced to partner up with Theo to figure out a way to break the tether, Addison soon realizes she may have bitten off more than she can chew.

(New Adult/Mature Young Adult: Contains sexual situations, language, underage drinking, and drug usage.)

Jennifer Snyder lives in North Carolina were she spends most of her time writing new adult and young adult fiction, reading, and struggling to stay on top of housework. She is a tea lover with an obsession for Post-it notes and smooth writing pens. Jennifer lives with her husband and two children, who endure listening to songs that spur inspiration on repeat and tolerate her love for all paranormal, teenage-targeted TV shows.

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The Warlord's Concubine

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By J.E. & M. Keep

Paranormal Romance (Explicit Sex)

Date Published: 6/1/2013

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Mirella often wonders what her life would've been like had she been born a princess, rather than the property of one.

When a dark warlord from the north conquers her princess' kingdom, however, he has plans for the dainty young future-queen. It makes the question all the more poignant, because now, more is at stake than just her rough treatment, but love and lust as well.

As an indentured servant and handmaiden to the princess for much of her life, the middle-aged Mirella sees the conquest of the land as an opportunity to elevate herself. Though as she earns the trust of their conquerors, she finds her own nature challenged as well. A life of callous disregard has made her hard, but as she battles the princess' will for the first time and finds new allies and friends, does she have what it takes to win the love and favour of the brutal warlord? Will love and friendship be her downfall? Or will her station in life yet again be her undoing?

Caution: The Warlord's Concubine is a dark fantasy novel that contains explicit scenes, and a twisted romance between a handmaiden and a God.

EXCERPT

A great table filled the center of the tent, and upon it was heaped food. A mix of the rich pantry of the palace with the flavours of the harsh tundra, making for the oddest banquet Mirella had ever seen.

But at the heart of it stood a statue, carved from obsidian stone. It was unmistakable though the craftsmanship was not as refined as that of the courtly artists who decorated the millennia old palace. The presence of the mighty man, albeit nude and holding a great scimitar that was lodged into the spine of some defeated foe, inspired all the other women, even the guards, to fear. Mirella could tell they—unlike her—knew much greater terror of the God-King, even in his lifeless representation.

It was curious to her why the man of such taste would be so destructive, but it didn’t matter. She barely glanced to the other women. The evening prior she might have been a handmaiden, but now she was on equal footing with all of them, and it filled her with a strange sense of righteousness. Her eyes worked over the statue as she left the princess to recover on top of some pillows, her gaze one of wonderment and a lingering, heated desire.

His power radiated from the stone and she briefly wondered at what the more skilled artisans could do for him.

She couldn’t recall at how long she might’ve been staring at that statue when she was disturbed, her gaze lost on that harsh stone depiction, entranced by the generous proportions of his muscles and loins. It was, as far as she could tell, true to form, but lacking in the expert subtleties a court artisan would bring to it.

“Most don’t even dare to look at it,” came that otherworldly voice, so richly masculine, irradiating such strength and command in a manner she’d never heard before.

In the torchlight of the tent she could make him out all the clearer. His charcoal skin was smooth and flawless. His face so chiselled and handsome. Hair long and perfectly shiny. Her first guess only seemed all the more right; a god. Though the dark clothes he wore, looking a blend of velvet and leather, mixed with his piercing dark gaze and skin, it didn’t take much guessing to place as what kind of deity he might be.

J.E. & M. Keep

J.E. and M. Keep have a passion for all things sci fi/fantasy, and a desire to see what characters do when others fade to black. They set out to explore the most sexual, titillating and sometimes terrifying encounters. The plots are contemporary, fantasy, or science fiction, but they all have one thing in common: they’re hot.

From dark and taboo smut to coming-of-ages lust, from twisted love stories to tragic tales of self-destructive needs, they explore the fact that not all ‘Ever Afters’ are happy, and not everyone’s idea of happy is the same.

Come explore the limits of erotica and discover new desires from the smutty minds of J.E. & M. Keep. They can be found on their website at http://www.darkfantasyerotica.com/.

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A Shade of Vampire

On the evening of Sofia Claremont's seventeenth birthday, she is sucked into a nightmare from which she cannot wake.
A quiet evening walk along a beach brings her face to face with a dangerous pale creature that craves much more than her blood.
She is kidnapped to an island where the sun is eternally forbidden to shine.
An island uncharted by any map and ruled by the most powerful vampire coven on the planet. She wakes here as a slave, a captive in chains.
Sofia's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn when she is the one selected out of hundreds of girls to join the harem of Derek Novak, the dark royal Prince.
Despite his addiction to power and obsessive thirst for her blood, Sofia soon realizes that the safest place on the island is within his quarters, and she must do all within her power to win him over if she is to survive even one more night.
Will she succeed? ...or is she destined to the same fate that all other girls have met at the hands of the Novak's?

Review

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A lonely walk on the beach on the night of her 17th birthday turns into a nightmare when Sofia is kidnapped by a vampire. Taken back to the Shade, a forest on an island that has been be spelled to be in darkness always, she is there for a special purpose. To be a gift to the Prince Derek Novak when he awakens from his 400 year slumber.
Derek is immediately drawn to her , unfortunately she also has caught the obsessive attention of Derek's brother Lucas.
Already in a dangerous position of having to trying and please Derek to keep her life, now she has a psycho vampire who wants her for himself. How will she keep her life and her growing feelings for Derek under wraps?
This was a very quick book, only 81 pages, however when I read the blurb I felt it held a lot of promise. Definitely some cool ideas and I am always after something different in the paranormal romance genre. To me it definitely would have been better if it had been given more length and a bit more info into backgrounds etc. Things were alluded to that we didn't get the full picture of and it was the interesting stuff. The war with the hunters, what Derek's Dad is up too, the prophecy or the chains that have been set in motion because of Sofia and Derek.
Also for me, I kept on wishing for more passion between the couple. It was a lot of internal thoughts from the different POV, instead of actual conversations or actions. I craved these actions and felt the lack of them.
In saying all that, that ending has left me with a hankering for what happens next. What is going to happen with Lucas? I need to know!! It was a solid 3 star read for me and I will be getting the following book.

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Diary of a Vampire Stripper 18+

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Her best friend is a werewolf. Her boyfriend is a ghoul. And she really, REALLY can’t stand her vampire husband.
Trying to juggle college tuition and rent, young Audra Perez seeks a fast fix to her financial woes by auditioning as a stripper for the Hoochie Coochie Club. What she didn’t expect was to actually be chosen! Barely a few months into her new job, she becomes acquainted with a mysterious, distinguished gentleman by the name of Darren Von Eldon, and they secretly begin dating against club rules. Then one passionate night at his beach house changes Audra’s life forever.
Now as a newly-awakened vampire, this only adds to her day-to-day mundane burdens. Refusing to drain humans, she hunts birds for nourishment, and finagles a way to avoid going to classes during the day. But bigger problems loom ahead. Radical cops that know about her kind roam the night, seeking to destroy any and all ‘monsters’, and her best friend’s family has a bone to pick with Audra’s. Headless bodies are turning up on vamp and were turf, each side blaming the other for the murders. It’s up to Audra and her friend Lu to figure out who’s doing the killings, and their search leads them beneath the city streets to encounter an abomination neither one of them will ever forget.
And the relationship issues? Well, it’s not easy dealing with a boyfriend and a vampire husband, so let’s not even go there…
Life's a bitch, and then you DON'T die.

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When I started reading this book, all I knew was the name was killer and it had to read it.
Much like when I saw the titles of movies Strippers vs Zombies and Zombie Strippers or last but not least Lesbian Vampire Killers, that I had to see those movies. How can you resist a title like that? Quite simply, you can't, or well, I can't :)
Audra is a stripper, or a stripper by default. She really has no clue but the owner of the Hoochie Coochie Club (yup, another winning name) takes pity on her and lets her take pole dancing lessons during the day if she will be a waitress by night. She is seduced by an older gentlemen client, who in one night changes her life forever, then up and leaves her to deal with it on her own.
What I loved about this book was it was outrageous and funny. Audra was a snarky, sarcastic character who just got on with her life. She never ever made a decision that I thought she would make, so there were just surprises popping up left right and center.
Sometimes the storyline went down paths that I would term ridiculous, but they were dealt with such humor that I found myself enjoying them despite myself.
The secondary characters in this story Lu, aka HC (I will let you find out what that means for yourself) Audra's boyfriend Paul and many others are like nothing you have ever seen before in a book. In fact this book is like nothing I have ever read before, but I sure loved reading it. Although there were a few grammatical errors in this book, I found I could ignore them and that they didn't phase my level of enjoyment.
I am definitely looking forward to seeing what other wacky situations Audra can get herself into and out of in the next installment of this series. If you like humor in your books and are sick of the angst and "real life" stories, give Diary of a Vampire Stripper ago, it is a riot. 

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In Too Deep

 

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Long- Gracie has just finished her freshman year of college in Memphis when she takes a job at a local pizza joint in her home town of McKenzie, Tennessee. She is the epitome of innocence when she meets Noah. Noah is unabashedly handsome, intriguingly reckless and just cocky enough to be sexy. Gracie’s instincts tell her to stay far away from him and based on the stories she hears from her co-workers he leaves broken hearts in his wake. But still, she can’t explain her fascination with him.
Noah puts aside his bad boy ways when what he thought was a summer crush has him unexpectedly falling in love. But soon after Gracie transfers to UT Knoxville to be with Noah, their unexpected love becomes riddled with anger, deceit and humiliation.
Jake, Noah’s former roommate and Gracie’s best friend, can no longer be a bystander. Gracie’s world falls out from beneath her and when she breaks she turns to Jake for strength. As Jake talks her through a decision she’s not yet strong enough to make, together they uncover a truth so ugly neither of them is prepared for its fallout. Will Jake pull her to the surface or is Gracie Jordan finally In Too Deep? 

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Gracie is everything innocent and Noah is everything that good girls should stay away from, but Gracie despite her instincts and people warning her, she sees something in Noah. Noah cleans up his act and falls in love. Gracie changes schools to be with Noah and soon everything turns bad, but Jake is there to help Gracie. While Jake wants to help Gracie, ultimately she is the one who needs to find the strength to break free. This book was really hard for me to read, the psychological abuse that Gracie suffered was portrayed in a horribly accurate way. Gracie was so innocent and young, she was just beginning to become her own person, learning things and discovering who she was. Then she meets Noah the "bad boy," but he isn't really a "bad boy" that's insulting to put him in that category, he is an abusive doucheater. He twisted Gracie into knots; the things he said and did to her were horrible. You could see the abuse cycle throughout the book and it was gut wrenching. Jake, Gracie’s friend and Noah’s ex-roommate was a great guy. He really tried to help her and give her the strength she needed to break the cycle with Noah. I loved this book it's not a hearts and flowers read it's a book that will show you some of the pain and confusion that a woman who is abused will suffer. The author, Michelle, did a great job in showing that it's not as easy as some people may think to get out of that cycle. She showed that no matter how much another person may want to help, it really is up to the person who is suffering to take some control and get help. In Too Deep is a fantastic book with a great message and I can't thank the author enough for letting me read and review this book.

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Tragic

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Rook Walsh is TRAGIC
Because life so far – just sucks.  Some girls get parents.  Rook got the foster care system.  Some girls get Prince Charming.  Rook got an abusive frog.  Some girls get lucky…
Rook got a second chance.
And she took it.  Because when fate throws you a bone – you grab it with both hands and run.
Antoine Chaput knows the minute he spies Rook in his photography studio that she’s got The Look.  The dark and desperate look he must have to land the exclusive TRAGIC media contract.
Rook is paired up with top model, Ronin, and he’s everything her abusive ex-boyfriend wasn’t. Patient, gentle, happy, attentive, and sexy!  He knows exactly what to do to make Rook blush for Antoine’s portfolio.
Rook’s luck changes in an instant and suddenly she’s the darling of the modeling world.  It’s a dream job to go with a dream guy and all she has to do is look pretty and follow directions. But there’s always a price to pay – and Rook is about to get the bill.
TRAGIC is a new adult contemporary romance.

Review

****This book was part of a blog tour I received a copy for my honest review.****

Rook has had a rough life; her mother didn't care about her, she ends up in foster care, her boyfriend abuses and controls her, when she finally gets free, she lives in a homeless shelter where she has to constantly be on her guard. After being fired from her most recent job she spends her last ten dollars on a cup of coffee and while sitting there has a business card thrown at her head. She decides to take the appointment, Antoine the photographer wants her as the model for the Tragic series and Ronin wants her to be his. Rook just wants to be safe and take care of herself, can she do what Antoine want and become ad erotic model? Will she give up her new sense of freedom and become Ronins or will she leave? This book was interesting, it was in duel pov going between Ronin and Rook, it was interesting to see why Ronin did some of the things he did. Ronin was a pretty good male main character, he was young and in charge of a bunch women who were erotic models he had a lot of responsibilites and he them seriously. Rook really was a hot mess, she didn't know what to do or who to believe, she did things she didn't feel comfortable with and felt cheap afterwards because she needed the money. The book was different and I liked reading it, but there were certain parts that I felt were a little overdramatic. Tragic is a good book and I liked the endeing, it will be interesting to see where the author is going to be taking this couple next.

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