Desolation by Bella Jewel ~ FMR REVIEW

Title: Desolation

Series: Jokers' Wrath MC #4

Author: Bella Jewel

 Release Date: April 27, 2015

Synopsis

Pippa.

The girl you all know as damaged. Quiet. Broken.

She doesn’t fit in. Nothing in her world feels right. She’s trapped in a spiral of darkness that seems to be consuming her day by day, until she sees nothing but an empty, black hole.

Her world is a broken place she can’t escape.

She has people around her who matter. Who love her. But it’s not enough. Not enough to break her out of the bitter despair she lives in.

Until Tyke.

He knows pain. He knows darkness. He’s sweet. He’s kind. But most of all…

He understands her.

Combining their demons doesn’t seem like the best plan. Everyone is against them. He deserves better. She deserves better. They’ll never work. They’re too broken. Too damaged. It’s a destructive combination that will only end in heartbreak.

He’s a biker. She’s a broken angel.

But in their desolation, they will find peace.

With each other.

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Review by: Leeann 

If you have been following Bella Jewels Jokers Wrath MC series you will know this is the last one.

I have been waiting for Pippa's  story ever since they found her. 

Pippa and Tyke are destined to be together. He knows it, she knows it now they both just need to get it together and tell each other how they feel. 

 There is nothing  better than when 2 broken souls come together and make each  other whole but when the man is part of an MC it is even better because you get to see a tough, hard man brought to his knees. 

Pippa has literally been to hell and back and everyone wants to protect her.but they soon Lear she is tougher than she looks and very very smart.

Tyke has his own issues and everyone thinks he is no good for Pippa, but they will soon learn the opposite is true. He is the person that teachers her to stand up for herself and that she is worth something. Pippa does the same for him.

Bella Jewel  always  seems to get the balance  perfectly. There is just enough of the right ingredients to create a fabulous story that draws you in at the beginning and keeps you hooked until the end and Desolation is no different.

I absolutely  loved this story and I am very sad this is the last Jokers  Wrath MC members story,  but I'm sure whatever Bella Jewel writes next will be just as captivating as these stories have been!

5 Stars 

Review by: Erin 

This is one of my favorite authors! And this book is just another great example of why I love her work. Her characters have so much depth and the relationships between them all are solid. 

Tyke and Pippa’s characters were made for each other. They both have had to overcome their past to get their HEA. Pippa might be a shy and quiet girl, but she is fierce. She has come through so much and no let it destroy her. Sure she shies away from situations, but she is determined to learn how to live again. 

Tyke is still healing from his accident. Pippa is the reason for his determination to get better. He needs to heal to ride again, and to feel like he is a brother again and not a hardship. But he also has Pippa to protect. He feels unworthy of her in his current condition. 

When the going gets tough, their relationship will be tested, and they will learn that they are each others salvation.

4 Stars 

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Bella Jewel is a self published, USA Today bestselling author. She’s been publishing since 2013. Her first release was a contemporary romance, Hell’s Knights which topped the charts upon release. Since that time, she has published over five novels, gaining a bestseller status on numerous platforms. She lives in North Queensland and is currently studying editing and proofreading to further expand her career. Bella has been writing since she was just shy of fifteen years old. In Summer 2013 she was offered an ebook deal through Montlake Romance for her bestselling modern day pirate series, Enslaved By The Ocean. She plans to expand her writing career, planning many new releases for the future.

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Binge by Jennifer Foor ~ BLOG TOUR & REVIEW

Synopsis:

Flynn & Aria Roberts have had plenty of ups and downs during their seven year marriage. Everyone warned them not to wed so young - that they'd be missing out on the key years when people grow from young adults to mature individuals.

The only thing holding them

together now is their

love for each other,

and even that is becoming questionable.

To save the marriage, and the family they've already started, Flynn and Aria come up with an unconventional solution to help them find what's missing in their relationship.

The only problem is doing so involves rediscovering themselves completely, even if it requires them to be unfaithful.

Can a marriage survive

when vows are broken, or will chance encounters prove they've been missing out all-along?

Fulfill your

deepest Desires

Give in to

Temptation

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Review by: Leeann 

If you have read any of Jennifer Foor’s books, you will find this one is very different but packs, in my opinion, more of a punch than the others.

This is about 2 people who married young & have a daughter. Over the period of their marriage their relationship has fallen apart & now they must

decide if they even want to save it.

I really don’t want to give away any spoilers so I’m not going to tell you too much in this review, but I will say I think many women with be able to relate to

Aria the female lead character. She is feisty & passionate and gives 100% to everything she does, even if it is fighting with her husband Flynn.

But life hasn’t turned out the way she thought & she can’t work out how to fix it, or if she even wants to.

This is not your typical romance story, yes there is lots of sex, but there is so much heartbreak going on for both Aria & Flynn. At times you will find yourself

feeling empathy towards them both & at other times you will want to grab them & shake some sense into them. Both characters are at times highly

frustrating & it is very easy to see how things went so wrong. But is also as clear as day not just how much they love each other but how in love with each

other they are.

Is love enough to fix what is left of their relationship or is it better to cut their losses and go their separate ways??

Grab a copy of this book & find out.. You will not be disappointed!!!

5 Stars 

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Jennifer Foor is an award winning Contemporary Romance Author. She's best known for the Mitchell Family Series, which includes ten books.

She is married with two children and spends most of her time behind a keyboard, writing stories that come from her heart. 

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Caroline led me upstairs to the guest room. We both sat down on the bed and she started on me right away about it.  “Look, I’m not trying to push you away, I just think there’s more to your problems than sex. I’m afraid we’re going to complicate your situation if we go through with something tonight. I need you to really think about what’s at stake here.”

“You said it yourself. It’s just sex. I want to have fun, feel alive, and be able to have sex that isn’t the same every single time. I want to witness two people connect in ways I never knew possible. I want to be able to know how to seduce someone without worrying they’re appalled by my appearance. I need something fresh and new. That’s why I’m doing this.”

“I don’t know, Aria. It might be a bad idea to add fuel to the fire.”

“Don’t back out now. Please. I’ve come this far. I want to do it.” She was wrong about me. Nothing could stop me from going through with it. I'd pumped myself up for the occasion.

“Do what? You said you wanted to watch, but I don’t think you really do. I feel as if this is some way to secretly pay your husband back without screwing a stranger. It’s wrong. Revenge will give you nothing but regret.”

“You don’t know that.”

“I do. It’s obvious.” She fidgeted with her hands as she spoke. I was feeling angry. This wasn’t the friend who wanted to help me. She was pushing me away like everyone else had in my life. “Aria, you don’t want to be a swinger. You’re intrigued by the idea of it. I think you struggle from a chemical imbalance that causes you to be confused. All the signs are there. You’re indecisive, compulsive, and sometimes depressing to be around. I adore you. You know that. I’m just telling you how I see it. I want to help.”

“No, you don’t know me at all.” I stood up and backed away from her, crossing my arms over my chest. I didn’t want to feel this way. I hated thinking about my past and what my childhood was like. “My mother is bipolar. She was always depressed and her mood swings were unbearable,” I admitted in a whisper. “She’d leave for days and come back acting as if nothing happened. When she was off her meds it was worse. I never knew what to expect, and I couldn’t count on her for anything. I’m not like that. I’m a good mother. I’d never leave my daughter.”

“You know that’s hereditary, right?”

I shrugged. “It can’t be true. I’m nothing like her.” As the words exited my lips I knew I was fooling no one. The truth was more obvious than ever before. “I’m twenty five years old and I want to learn more about sex and my body. That’s all this is, I assure you. I have fantasized so many times about watching and being watched. I want to experience it at least once in my life. I want to know if it’s as pleasurable in person. Is it wrong to want to be naughty for once in my life? How long do I have to play the role of being perfect and innocent? Maybe I have desires I need to fulfill. Maybe it’s time I have a sexual bender and get it out of my system. Now, I appreciate you caring about me, but you have nothing to worry about. I’m all in for tonight. You’ll see. I need this, Caroline. Please don’t back out on me. It’s not like I can ask someone else. I don’t want to wait and do it later, because I’ll either chicken out or take Flynn back and feel horrible for cheating. I feel like something inside of me is broken. I’ve never been good enough in my own eyes. Right now I’m prepared, I’m ready to explore my sexuality. I’m comfortable with you. I trust you. I know you won’t let me take it too far. You’ll keep me safe, and that’s why I’m ready for this.”

Caroline stood up and walked toward the door. “I’ll do whatever you need me to do. I value our friendship. I just don’t want you to have regrets, Aria. You don’t have to do this to be my friend. I like the person you are, and I’m here for you no matter what. I hope you’re not mad.”

“No, it’s fine. I’m just nothing like my mother. She wouldn’t have stuck around with Flynn like I have. She would have given up. I just know I’m never going to be satisfied until I know for sure he’s all I want.”

“Okay, then it's settled. See you in a bit,” she replied with a fake smile.

I didn’t frown until the door was closed. I wasn’t about to let her back out of our plans tonight. Even if it was revenge, I was still going through with it. I was tired of being the only person who felt inexperienced. Flynn cheated on me. Why was it so wrong for me to have some fun too? If I didn’t like it I’d stop. It was that simple.

Ryder by Rebecca Brooke ~ RELEASE DAY BLITZ & REVIEW

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All I wanted was to be Invisible.

I spent my life moving from place to place, and I learned a long ago that people always let you down. The only person I could ever rely on was myself.

But when my motorcycle broke down outside this little nothing town, I was left with no choice but to stay. Running from my past and hiding who I used to be was easy. That’s what I did. At least until I crossed paths with this tough talking girl, Ryann. Now the secrets I thought I’d never reveal pushed me into the one thing I thought I never wanted.

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Review by: Leeann 

Ryder Is on the run.. from himself. He moves from town to town and let's no one get attached and he doesn't get attached. Something happened in his past which forced him to leave home and never go back.

Now he finds himself stranded in another small town while his bike is being repaired. He finds himself getting involved in other people's business which was never his intention. The other person happens to be a beautiful bar owner. 

The reason I have given 3.5 stars is that the story is very short. I finished it very quickly and unfortunately  it ended right at the point it was starting to get interesting. Because it is so short I felt that there was a lot of detail missing from the story.  I can see where the author is going with it but personally feel it would have been better if it was just a bit longer and extended a little bit past where it ended. I understand it is a cliffhanger and thats fine, I dont  mind cliffhangers, but the ending was very abrupt in my opinion. 

It is not a terrible story and the authors writing is not terrible. The story is actually quite well written and the story line has huge potential, I just felt it needed to be a little bit longer to make it to 4 stars. 

3.5 Stars 

Rebecca lives near the shore towns of New Jersey, with her husband and two kids. When she's not writing she loves reading and watching SOA and TrueBlood.

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Say My Name by J. Kenner ~ BLOG TOUR & REVIEW

 

 

  

New York Times bestselling author J. Kenner kicks off a smoking hot, emotionally compelling new trilogy that returns to the world of her beloved Stark novels: Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me. Say My Namefeatures Jackson Steele, a strong-willed man who goes after what he wants, and Sylvia Brooks, a disciplined woman who’s hard to get—and exactly who Jackson needs.

I never let anyone get too close—but he’s the only man who’s ever made me feel alive. Meeting Jackson Steele was a shock to my senses. Confident and commanding, he could take charge of any room . . . or any woman. And Jackson wanted me. The mere sight of him took my breath away, and his touch made me break all my rules. Our bond was immediate, our passion untamed. I wanted to surrender completely to his kiss, but I couldn’t risk his knowing the truth about my past. Yet Jackson carried secrets too, and in our desire we found our escape, pushing our boundaries as far as they could go. Learning to trust is never easy. In my mind, I knew I should run. But in my heart, I never felt a fire this strong—and it could either save me or scorch me forever. Say My Name is intended for mature audiences

Review by: Amy 

I LOVE this series and I think this is the best book yet! I have enjoyed watching Damian Stark and Nikki rise from their person turmoil to be stronger and better than ever. The face that the author has been able to introduce supporting characters that eventually have their own books is amazing! That show me that there is amazing talent in the writing! Watching Julie develop Sylvia and Jackson was explosive. Their rocky yet steamy relationship was just sexy, swoony and over all amazing!!! I enjoyed this book and read it all in one sitting! Sylvia was sooooo incredibly strong and broken that I nearly broke my heart. Watching her struggle through one heartache that nearly crumbled her was hard to read. BUT the fighter in her would not give up and the climb she made back was inspiring! I was awestruck at how she fought and clawed her way back. Day by day was a challenge but she was amazingly strong and once she gave her heart to Jackson her whole life fell into place. Jackson Jackson Jackson…strong and swoon worthy and just delicious to read!! I was just weak kneed at how he could walk into a room and command the attention of all around him. He had the power and persuasion that just drive women mad and he knew it. But he only wanted one and she was worth every bit of fight he had in him. Watching him pursue and take care of Sylvia made him loveable and lust-able at the same time. I am a fan of this series and this book was by far one of the best. It had me captivated and enthralled from the first few pages. I was able to read it in one sitting because of its easy and comfortable flow and structure. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!

5 Stars 

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Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, Victorian-era thrillers (coming soon), and paranormal mommy lit.

Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, has been consistently in development in Hollywood since prior to publication. Most recently, it has been optioned by Warner Brothers Television for development as series on the CW Network with Alloy Entertainment producing.

JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swopn for him.” A three time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).

Her books have sold well over a million copies and are published in over over twenty countries.

In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.

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Blackout by Chris Myers ~ BLOG TOUR

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Release: April 2015

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Some memories should be buried…

The blackouts started happening when I was eight. There are long periods of my youth I don’t remember. I’ve woken up in strange places, feeling disoriented and unaware of how long I’ve been out.

After two years abroad attending a private school and sessions with a top-notch psychiatrist, I’ve been deemed cured. The blackouts have ceased, or so I thought, until I wake up in a ditch back home in North Carolina. Dare, the guy pulling my broken body from the wreckage, has a restraining order against him. He’s no longer the clean-cut boy I went frog gigging with but road-hardened. His lean, muscular arms, riddled with tats, drag me out of the SUV. I should fear him, but instead, his touch sparks memories that tell me I once worshipped him with all my heart.

About the Author

Chris Myers suffers from an overactive imagination. She spent her high school years writing torch songs for fantasy guys then moved onto writing thrillers, new adult, and young adult. She has a real job but would love to write full time. Her books have won and placed in the finals and semifinals for several awards including Paul Gillette, Rocky Mountain Gold, and Amazon Breakthrough Novel. Chris lives in Colorado with her daughter, her better half, and BeBe, a rambunctious Bichon.

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The Gentleman Mentor by Kendall Ryan ~ REVIEW TOUR

The Gentleman Mentor

Release Date: May 5,2015

SYNOPSIS:

Fit, masculine, educated male, late-20’s.

Discreet and forthcoming.

Under my direction and guidance women learn seduction techniques, how to achieve climax with and without a partner, explore physical gratification, and more.

Dominant, but don’t be scared, kitten, I’m not into pain.

Do not be misled. I am pure mischief. But I’m the best kind of trouble.

So, what do you say? Do you feel like being naughty?

If you’re ready to reach new levels of pleasure, contact me at @thedominantgentleman Serious inquires only.

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EXCERPTS:

I take a minute to survey her. She’s petite, just like I imagined her. Brunette. Big blue eyes whose gaze drifts between mine and the floor as if she doesn’t know where to look. There must be some goddamn mistake, because there’s no way she’d need any help attracting a man. But if it’s my help she wants, I won’t refuse her.

“May I?” I ask, pulling out the seat next to her and moving toward it. She’s timid, and I need to remember my manners.

“Please,” she says. “I’m Brielle.”

“No names.”

“Everyone calls me Brie, though.” She twists her hands in her lap.

“Sweetheart?” I say, and her gaze darts up to mine. “I said no names.”

“Oh. I’m sorry.” She swallows down her nerves. “But what should I call you?”

“You may call me Dom.”

Our gazes connect, and a flash of desire pools low in my spine. Fucking hell. This should be interesting.

Review by: Heather 

Brielle has had feelings for her best guy friend, Kirby, for a long time but Kirby doesn't seem to notice her as anything more than that. Frustrated and unsure of the art of seduction, Brielle answers an ad placed on an online dating site by The Gentleman Mentor. He claims that he teach the art of seduction, teach submission as well as how to have the best sex of your life.

Hale lives a double life- prominent attorney by day, frequent kink club goer and gentleman mentor by night.

At their first meeting/lesion sparks fly. Their is a gravitational pull towards Brielle that Hale just can't ignore. As they get deeper into their lessons, she gets deeper into his heart forcing him to break the rules he has set to guard him from being hurt.

This book was amazing! The characters were wonderful! All of them! Brielle was determined and relatable. Her struggle for trying to keep feelings out of their business arrangement was palpable and felt real. Hale was so sexy and so swoon worthy! Definitely a new top book boyfriend for me. Even his friend and kink club owner, Reece, was a great character, one whose book I cannot wait to read.

The chemistry between Hale and Brielle was just so amazing! Though I am not one to be big on the whole BDSM thing, the way it was done in this book is amazing. The d/s roles were perfect and some of the sexy times in this book required a cold shower after reading.

I highly recommend for those who LOVE a dominant man with a sweet side! I give this 5-back off cause Hale is MINE- stars! 

5 Stars 

About The Author:

Kendall Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance novels, including Hard to Love, Unravel Me, Resisting Her and When I Break.

She's a sassy, yet polite Midwestern girl with a deep love of books, and a slight addiction to lipgloss. She lives in Minneapolis with her adorable husband and two baby sons, and enjoys hiking, being active, and reading.

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Them by Carey Heywood - BLOG TOUR

Them by Carey Heywood Him #3 

Publication Date: April 22, 2015 

Genres: Contemporary, Romance

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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes… As Will and Sarah Price settle into being Mr & Mrs, they meet a stumbling block neither of them anticipated. All of their friends are starting families of their own, but not them, and not for lack of trying. For them, their dreams of a happily ever after always included a baby. While Sarah struggles with the fear that her love isn’t enough, Will worries that she gave up too much for him. Neither know what to expect when they’re not expecting. Together, they’ll learn that there is more than one way to build a family.

About Carey Heywood

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with six books out and many more to come. She was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Ever the mild-mannered citizen, Carey spends her days working in the world of finance, and at night, she retreats into the lives of her fictional characters. Supporting her all the way are her husband, three sometimes-adorable children, and their nine-pound attack Yorkie.

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