Showing posts with label Ardent Prose. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ardent Prose. Show all posts

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Claiming Her by Tory Baker







































As owner of Nighthawk Security, Slade Chavez had created a company whose services were in high demand. 




He had his pick of cases, but some cases pick you. 




When Travis Daniels contacted him, it was to call in an old favor. 

Someone was after his sister and Travis was overseas unable to help. 

Slade stepped up to the plate, despite his misgivings. 




It was meant to be simple. Get the girl and get her the hell out of the line of fire. 

She was meant to be a job, but she became so much more. 

This girl has me thinking of forever. 



Are you ready for a new series, one with protective, over the top alpha heroes who will make you weak in the knees? If you’ve read Never Letting Go, then you saw a little bit of the Nighthawk Security men and just how far they’re willing to go for the women they love. This hot new series has been rated triple S. 




Sweet. Safe. Sexy. 




Each book can be read as a standalone and is chopped full of steamy heat, suspense and a no holds barred happily ever after.





























“Trouble, you’re nothing but trouble, but the best kind there is. You stick that ass out, Taylor, I’m going to spank it every single time.” He’s biting on his lower lip, and I can see the desire in his eyes.

“Well, if that’s the case, I’ll do it again.” I go to roll back over, he stops me, but doing something completely out of the ordinary. He grasps my hips, picks me up, and slings me over his shoulder in a fireman’s hold. Slade walks us out the bedroom I’m staying in and takes me right to his, bypassing the bed and walking into the shower before sliding me down his body. My breath hitches when I rub against his hard on. It makes me want to purr, that’s how good it feels.

“Take a shower in here. I’ll move your things, then we’ll cook breakfast together.”

“Thanks, I guess?” I reply as he takes a step back.

“You need to cool off, and so do I. Don’t get me wrong, I love the look you have in your eyes right now, the way you feel when I’m between your legs. But first, I want us on the same page before I take what you’re offering.” Slade kisses me on the lips then leaves me standing in the middle of the bathroom, stunned speechless. I mumble to myself before turning around and doing like he said, getting in the shower, because let’s face it, Slade Chavez is not wrong. I need to cool myself down with a cold ass shower.








































Tory Baker is a devoted mother to her two children, who keep her busy with their abundance of energy and sports. She's a dog mom to her Weimaraner, Remi and her Beagle, Gunner. She lives in sunny Florida where she enjoys the sun, sand, and water anytime she can. Most of the time you can find her outside with a laptop on her lap, soaking up the rays while writing about Alpha men who love their women with everything they have to give and puts them first in everything they do with a guaranteed happily ever after. 




She loves to hear from her readers and you can contact her at torybakerbooks@gmail.com





My Review
4 Stars
Claiming Her by Tory Baker is the First book in the Nighthawk Security Series.  This is the story of Slade and Taylor.  Taylor is Slade's best friends sister so she is off limits to him but that hasn't stopped his desire for her but he wont act on it. Taylor too has been crazy about Slade but besides that secret she has another one that lands her in danger.  This is when Travis (best friend/brother) calls in a favor to go to Taylor and help protect her this just puts them both to closer to each other. Enjoyed their story and hope to read more from this author.
 

Monday, September 23, 2019

Before We Fall by Jordan Marie


























































If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all.

That saying is as old as the hills in Tennessee, where I used to live.


And it’s definitely true.


I’m a bad luck magnet, at least when it comes to men.

Moving to Stone Lake was supposed to be a fresh start.

Here, I was going to build a life I could be proud of. Finally put down roots and live quietly.

Be safe and happy.


It didn’t quite work out that way, but I’m stubborn and I’m not about to give up.

Ben Kingston was the first man to handle me with care.

He gave me a glimpse of something I desperately wanted.

And then, tore it away from me with the carelessness of one whispered word.


I don’t need a man to complete me.

In fact, I’ve had enough of them.

I’m okay with being single the rest of my life.

I’ll be just fine with my handy friend B.O.B.


Except Ben keeps coming around, tempting me and a girl can only take so much.

Ben’s out to prove I can trust him. I don’t trust any man, not anymore.


But my resolve weakens when he touches me, slides his hand down and proves buying stock in batteries might not be a good life plan.



Welcome back to the world of Stone Lake.

Junie and Ben have a bumpy start for sure, but when trouble comes knocking on Junie’s door, will she let Sheriff Kingston prove he won’t let her down again?

Complete Standalone Romance






“That was a mistake,” I tell him. “I’m just not ready to have a man in my life,” I sternly express to him, and I have to wonder if he can hear the panic edged at the back of my voice.

“You’re a woman who screams sex, Junie. Do you really think you can go through life without enjoying that in your life?”

“I scream sex?” I repeat, feeling like I just swallowed my tongue.

“Oh, yeah, more than anyone I have ever met.”

“You’re wrong,” I deny.

“It’s been a year, Junie, but I haven’t forgotten a moment of our time together.”

“That was a lifetime ago. I’m a different person now. I have a new life plan.”

“A life plan?”

“Yeah. I just decided on it tonight,” I tell him and that’s not a lie. I decided on it right this minute, and I’m going to stick to it.

“What is this life plan, Junie?” he asks, and his dark eyes hold a humor in them that I shouldn’t like, but I do—even if they are freaking me out.

“I’m buying stock in batteries.”

“Batteries?”

“Definitely. The only man I can handle in my life is Bob.”

“Bob.” For a minute he looks confused and then he starts laughing. His laughter warms me, chasing away the last remnants of the fear I felt earlier.

“Oh, Junie. You’re in trouble now.”

“I am?”

“Definitely,” he says, but he gets up and starts walking to the door. I follow him like I’m in a trance.

“Why am I in trouble, Sheriff?”

“Because I always did like a challenge, and now, I’m going to feel compelled to remind you that your vibrator can’t compare to what I can do to your body.” He opens the door and casts me one last glance. “Make sure you lock this door, Baby. I’ll see you tomorrow.”














Freebie book

Where We Began





There are moments in life when a good thing comes along at the wrong time.

Juniper Sellers definitely fits that description.


I’m not ready for her, but damn do I want her.


She’s a beautiful bird with a broken wing and that spells nothing but trouble.

I’m not strong enough to walk away. I should, because I’m as broken as her.


She’s fire and sass.

I’m a moth drawn to her flame.


It’s a toss up which one of us will get burned first.


This novella is a prequel story to Before We Fall. No prior books needs to be read to understand this story.



















A QUIRKY WRITER GOING WHERE THE VOICES TAKE HER.
USA Today Best Selling Author Jordan Marie, is just a simple small town country girl who is haunted by Alpha Men who talk in her head 24 hours a day.

She currently has 14 books out including 2 that she wrote under the pen name Baylee Rose.

She likes to create a book that takes you on an emotional journey whether tears, laughter (or both) or just steamy hot fun (or all 3). She loves to connect with readers and interacting with them through social media, signings or even old fashioned email.



My Review
5 Stars 
Before We Fall by Jordan Marie is book Three in the Stone Lake Series. This is the story of Ben and Junie. I haven't yet read the previous books, so for me this was made into a standalone book.
Junie and Ben attraction set them on fire but then Ben made a mistake that pulled them apart. Junie is done being hurt by men and have sworn them off. But then about a year after their upset, Junie finds herself back on the radar with Ben. Ben knew he messed up and he feels there has been enough time that have past between the two of them...he wants Junie back.
Hot second chance at love. 










Monday, September 9, 2019

Innocence Trilogy Release Day
















Amazon 
Queen of the Underworld - https://amzn.to/2UDS1e5

Goodreads 
Queen of the Underworld - http://bit.ly/316V010






























Innocence  (a Dark Mafia Romance Book1)



I’m king of the criminal underworld.

I always get what I want.

And she’s my obsession.

Cora is new to the city of sin.

Her innocent blue eyes beg for me to claim her.

But I’m not the billionaire she thinks I am.

There’s a darkness within me.

And Cora is a shining light.

She’s beautiful. A virgin.

I’m ruthless. A beast.

She found me for a reason.

She’ll be my queen.

I’ll give her everything that her heart desires.

Except for one thing.

Her freedom.

She’s mine to keep, and I’m never letting her go.




Note: This is a dark mafia romance with dark and intense sensual scenes. It is the first in a trilogy.


Awakening (a Dark Mafia Romance Book 2)



I wasn't capable of love. Not until I met Cora.

My angel.

I’ve claimed every inch of her body and I only want more.

I’m a man who craves control, but her power over me is absolute.

She holds my heart in her hands.

She can never find out.

The demons in this city want to destroy her.

It’s my job to protect her innocence. Lock her safe in my high tower.

But I’m the danger that she’s trying to escape.

The ruthless man in her bed.

A demon worse than all the others.

One who cannot save her from himself.



Queen of the Underworld (a Dark Mafia Romance Book3)



The King of the Underworld saved me from the streets, treated me like a princess, and locked me in a tower.

Then he turned into a beast.

There's a darkness in him, I've seen it face to face.

He says I'm his light.

But if our love is going to last I'm going to have to be more than his princess.

I need to become a Queen.




The final chapter in Marcus and Cora's story.


Cora knew she was dreaming.




She stood on the rooftop of a high rise, goosebumps rising on her skin at the glorious view. Beside her stood the man who gave her everything, his face shadowed.




“It’s beautiful.” The city lights glittered like jewels in a black velvet night. The whole world laid at her feet.




“It’s mine,” Marcus told her. “Everything you see belongs to me.”




She wore a red dress and heels with slender straps winding up her legs. Her wrists bore silver cuffs. Her ring flashed red as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.




“Everything?” She leaned against the ledge, striking a pose. The old Cora, country girl Cora would never be so brazen. The old Cora was a sheltered virgin, sweet and naive.




The old Cora was dead.




Marcus’s footsteps echoed as he stalked to her. “Everything.” The lines beside his dark eyes crinkled.




He grasped her hips and lifted her onto the ledge. Giggles escaped as her chest tightened. Before her stood the man she loved. Behind her, a dark expanse. An endless chasm.




“Marcus.” She clutched his broad shoulders. The wind ripped at her garments, tugged her silvery hair.




He caught her wrists and forced her hands back.




“Do you trust me?”




“Yes,” she whispered. Her fingers fluttered. The garnet in her engagement ring caught the light.




Marcus moved closer as if to kiss her. She angled her face towards his—




—and he shoved her off the ledge. Her hands reach for him, her dress streaming around her floating body as Marcus grew further and further away.




The night rose up, surrounded, swallowed her. The city lights swirled, a dizzying kaleidoscope. One by one, the lights went out and Cora tumbled into darkness.




Cora jerked awake. Marcus’s dark head on the pillow beside her’s, the shadows under his eyes lighter with sleep. The sight of him anchored her, grounding her spinning senses, the weightless sensation. If she closed her eyes, she was still falling.




Smoothing her pillow, Cora settled in. In the dark confines of Marcus’s bedroom, she was safe.




Safe from everyone but him.























Stasia Black



Stasia was born in Georgia, grew up in Texas, recently spent a freezing five-year stint in Minnesota, and now is happily planted in sunny California, which she will never, ever leave.




She loves writing, reading, listening to podcasts, and has recently taken up biking after a twenty-year sabbatical (and has the bumps and bruises to prove it). She lives with her own personal cheerleader, aka, her handsome husband, and their teenage son. Wow. Typing that makes her feel old. And writing about herself in the third person makes her feel a little like a nutjob, but ahem! Where were we?




Stasia’s drawn to romantic stories that don’t take the easy way out. She wants to see beneath people’s veneer and poke into their dark places, their twisted motives, and their deepest desires. Basically, she wants to create characters that make readers alternately laugh, cry ugly tears, want to toss their kindles across the room, and then declare they have a new FBB (forever book boyfriend).





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Lee Savino




LEE SAVINO is a USA today bestselling author of smexy romance. Smexy, as in “smart and sexy.”

She’s also a mom and a choco-holic. Visit www.leesavino.com to download a free book!




You can find her on Facebook in the Goddess Group (which you totally should join).