Worth Forgiving by Vi Keeland ~ Release Day Blitz and Giveaway

Excerpt: Meet Jax and Lily

Dinner and a dirty mouth

My face pinks when the waiter clears his throat, no doubt he’d heard Jax’s last comment.

“Are you ready to hear the specials?”

“Are we?”  Jax arches an eyebrow, his eyes gleaming with delight.  He’s not the slight bit embarrassed, but knows I am and is quite enjoying himself.

“Yes.  Please.”  I give him the evil eye and force my full attention back to the waiter.  The entire time the waiter talks about the specials I feel Jax’s eyes burning into me.

“I’ll give you a moment to let you decide.”  Graciously, the waiter excuses himself.

“Why did you do that?” I scold, my voice low.

“Do what?”  He leans back in his seat, crossing his arms over his thick chest.

“You know exactly what I’m talking about.”

“Do I?”

“You enjoy watching me flustered, don’t you?”

Jax arches both eyebrows.  Bad choice of words.

“You know what I mean.”

Leaning in, his voice gritty and sexy, he looks me straight in the eyes when he speaks.  “I love watching you.  Period.  But what I like best is watching you pretend you’re unaffected.  It’s like an unspoken challenge.”  He pauses and leans in even closer.  “I love the pink that creeps up your cheeks when I say something dirty.  The way your pussy throbs when I mention what I’m going to do to you later, and you wiggle in your seat trying to control it.  So yeah, I guess I do like watching you flustered.  You sit and give your attention to the waiter, trying to pretend you’re listening to whatever he’s saying instead of thinking of me feeding you my cock later, but we both know you didn’t hear one word he said.  Hell I didn’t hear one word watching you, just knowing what you were thinking about.”

This time, I see the waiter before he’s close enough to hear us.  He smiles as he reaches our table.  “So what can I get for you this evening?  Did I interest you in one of our specials?”

I look at the waiter, then Jax, who arches an eyebrow with a knowing smirk on his face, then back to the waiter.  “The specials all sounded delicious.  I just can’t decide for myself.  I’m going to defer to my date to pick one for me.”  I return my eyes to Jax with a cheeky grin.

He throws his head back with a chuckle and looks at the poor confused waiter.  “We’ll take whatever two are your favorites.  Surprise us.”

 

 

Book Information

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Genre: A New Adult/Adult Contemporary Romance novel

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RELEASE DATE: August 21st 2014

Blurb

They say men like a lady in the living room and a whore in the bedroom. I never knew the sentiment was reciprocal. Until I met Jax Knight. A gentleman in public, a commanding, dirty talking rogue in the bedroom.

Daughter of legendary fighter “The Saint,” Lily St. Claire knows firsthand how fighters can be. As the owner of a chain of MMA gyms, she’s no stranger to aggressive, dominating, and possessive men. That’s why she’s always kept her distance. But the day Jax Knight walks through her door she’s captivated by his charm. Stunningly handsome, well mannered, Ivy League educated, and confident, he shatters all the preconceived notions she’d come to think were true about men who trained to fight.

But falling for someone so soon after her breakup wasn’t something she’d planned on. And definitely not something her ex plans to allow.

 

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It didn't matter that the ref called it a clean hit. Nico Hunter would never be the same.

 

Elle has a good life. A job she loves, a great apartment, and the guy she's been dating for more than two years is a catch and a half. But it's boring...and she strives to keep it that way. Too many emotions are dangerous. Her own past is living proof of what can happen when you lose control.

 

Then Nico walks into Elle's office and everything changes...for both of them. But what can the tattooed, hard-bodied MMA fighter and the beautiful and always steady attorney have in common? A lot more than they bargained for.

 

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Meet Liv Michaels

It may have been seven years, but I'd know him anywhere. Sure, he's grown, filled out in all the right places, but his captivating blue eyes and cocky grin are exactly the way I remember. Even though I'd much rather forget.

 

Liv Michaels is almost there. She's smart, determined and weeks away from landing the job she's dreamed about for years. Time healed old wounds, even her broken heart from the devastation of being crushed by her first love.

 

Meet Vince Stone

Women love a fighter, especially a good one. Lucky for me, I'm damn good. But there's one woman that isn't interested. Not again, anyway.

 

Vince 'The Invincible' Stone is every woman's fantasy...strong, sexy, confident and completely in control. Growing up surrounded by chaos, he's learned never to get too attached. Love will drag you down. He adores women, treats them well, puts their own needs before his own...for the night anyway. With the biggest fight of his life coming up, his focus should be on training.

 

When fate brings Vince & Liv back together again, there's no denying the chemistry is still there. But can Vince erase the old scars their past left behind? Or will Liv hurt him instead?

 

***Author's note*** THIS IS A STAND-ALONE NOVEL. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the 18.

 

 

 

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Additional Books by Vi Keeland

First Thing I See

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About the Author:

 

Vi Keeland is a native New Yorker with three children that occupy most of her free time, which she complains about often, but wouldn't change for the world. She is a bookworm and has been known to read her kindle at stop lights, while styling her hair, cleaning, walking, during sporting events, and frequently while pretending to work.  She is a boring attorney by day, and an exciting smut author by night!

 

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FOR THE RECORD by K.A. Linde ~ Cover Reveal

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 USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde has written the Avoiding series and the Record series as well as the new adult novels Following Me and Take Me for Granted. She grew up as a military brat traveling the United States and Australia. While studying political science and philosophy at the University of Georgia, she founded the Georgia Dance Team, which she still coaches. Post-graduation, she served as the campus campaign director for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. An avid traveler, reader, and bargain hunter, K.A. lives in Athens, Georgia, with her fiancé and two puppies, Riker and Lucy.

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SUGAR ON THE EDGE by Sawyer Bennett ~ Blog Tour and Giveaway

SUGAR ON THE EDGE

By USA Today Best-selling Author Sawyer Bennett

Last Call, #3

Adult Contemporary Romance

Released July 28, 2014

He’s utterly alone…

Tortured and existing in a dark spiral of despair, bestselling British author, Gavin Cooke, has come to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to escape the seedy lifestyle he had been living in London and in a desperate attempt to regain his writing focus. He’s twisted, bitter and angry at the world. He’s a loner… needing not a single thing other than his Scotch and a laptop upon which he can bang out his next erotic, dark thriller.

She’s running in place and getting nowhere…

Savannah Shepherd’s life is falling apart. Her dream of being a wildlife photographer seems a distant memory and she’s barely able to make ends meet. Driving herself forward with no clear goals apparent, she’s about ready to pack up her bags and head home with her tail between her legs.

Two unlikely lovers…

He’s raw, forceful and a dirty talker. She’s a flowers and romance type of girl. Yet within each other, they find a mutual craving that can only be satisfied by giving in to their desires for one another.

Lust turns into something more… something they were not looking for but tentatively accept. Will it be enough to push them past the obstacles of Gavin’s bitter past?

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Review

4.5 Sweet, Filthy Stars

A raw, gritty, dark & healing romance story.

Lust suggests a carnal need to slake oneself until there is no further need.

Desire suggests a craving... something that is pervasive and without end. Something that slowly pulls at you... warms you from the inside out and fogs your senses entirely.

Gavin Cooke is a broken, grumpy writer from England trying to finish the manuscript for his latest book in Duck, NC. He's moved from England because he's got a deadline to meet & has been spirally down a dark road. He took a little bit to get used to, but hell, I think by the second chapter, I was starting to warm up to him. There's just something about a sexy man with an accent who is very comfortable in his own skin and could care less what others think. He's been dealt a heart & gut wrenching blow and is still carrying a lot of guilt inside of him.

Gavin hires Savannah Shepard to clean his house with all intent and purpose to really never see her. He had plans on being closed off in his room writing all day. But we all know that sometimes your best layed plans never go as you might expect. The more time he spends in her presence, the more he finds excuses to do just that. She's just too "Sweet", but there's just something about her that keeps his attention and he's confused as hell about it. She's not what he's been drawn to in the past. And Savannah takes on this job because she's trying to make ends meet. She's recently been laid off from her full time position with a newspaper, cleans two houses & works for a slimball photographer part time. She also volunteers at The Haven, an animal rescue shelter which brings Brody and Alyssa back to us from "Make It A Double".

As a writer, I'd stereotype her as the girl next door. She'd be the classic character that would immediately get ravaged by one of the monsters in my books, just for the sake of ravaging a fresh innocent. ~ Gavin

I fell in love with Gavin the more I got into his head. He just tells it like it is & doesn't sugarcoat anything that comes out of his mouth. And I think he rather enjoyed trying to shock Savannah with either words or actions just to see her response. I kept wanting to find out a little more about this mysterious, unhappy man.

Savannah opens like a flower in the sunshine. Gavin struggles with his tragic past, which explains his dark side, and Savannah heals him in ways he never thought would happen. She's a woman who's sweet innocence captures Gavin and pulls him in. I loved how her character developed. Over time, he becomes a better man, but there are hurdles that will slow down that process. And I for as many times as I wanted to hug him, there were times that I wanted to smack him, too. Savannah emerges into a woman with a lot more confidence in who she is and what she wants.

"You're an interesting woman, " he muses.

"I am?" I ask, my voice still held hostage by fear, but also something else that I can't quite put my finger on. Curiosity? Excitement?

"Indeed," he murmurs, "I thought your backbone was made of jelly. I'm thinking I might have misjudged you a bit."

I don't know how to respond, and I'm slightly offended he would think that. Sure, I'm quiet and a bit withdrawn, and yeah... I've put up with all kinds of shit from Eric, but I'm not without mettle. As evidenced by the fact I just called him an asshole, which admittedly, is a bit of a surprise even to myself that I did it.

Sawyer Bennett gives us characters that are a little broken and rough around the edges, but by the end of the story, they aren't as broken as before. And the dialogue that goes back and forth between these two will have you smirking.  I also enjoyed having Hunter & Gabby/ "On the Rocks"(Last Call #1) and Brody & Alyssa/"Make It A Double"(Last Call #2). I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and kept routing for Savannah and Gavin's relationship to work.

"Savannah....Sweet...you have it all backward. I'm the one that's not good enough for you. Your light shines so brightly that I'm merely thankful to be standing near enough to let one of the rays torch me. You say you feel dwarfed by me? Well, I feel utterly overwhelmed by you. My skin hums whenever you're near, and my heart threatens to leap out of my chest like an excited puppy. I've never felt that something was so right..so meant to be. It doesn't have any reasons to it, but then again, feelings and emotions aren't meant to. All I know is that my gut, my heart, my brain... the cock that's pushing up against you, they're telling me that you're the one. So, no more doubts. Okay, baby? We're good for each other, and that's all we need to worry about right now."

I cannot get enough of Gavin and the filth and sweetness that just oozes out of him. He just gets it....and verbalizes it and makes it seem so easy to say compared to most guys who have difficulty expressing feelings and thoughts. Grab this book and read it. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did. Sawyer Bennett's characters and storylines have me wanting to just shut out the world, find a comfortable place and read til real life steps in and reminds me that I have a family to feed, a house to clean, laundry, etc.

Review by Jessie

About the Author

USA Today Best-Selling author, Sawyer Bennett, is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. She is married to a mobster (well, a market researcher) and they have two big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.


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Unforgiven by Rebecca Shea ~ Cover Reveal

We're excited to share the cover for author Rebecca Shea's upcoming release, Unforgiven, which releases on September 22, 2014!

A companion novel to "Unbreakable" & "Undone" and is the final book in the Unbreakable series -- This is Lindsay and Matt's story. Lindsay Christianson seemingly has it all—the perfect career, the perfect boyfriend, and the best-laid plans for a perfect life—until one phone call changes everything. With a moments notice, Lindsay must choose between her perfect life and her professional dreams. The choice momentarily seems clear when the opportunity to propel her career abruptly sends her across the country, leaving everything she loves behind in North Carolina. Navigating a new city with a broken heart and a job where her colleagues will do anything to sabotage her success, the pressure quickly becomes too great. When old habits resurface, Lindsay finds herself chasing demons she thought were long since buried. With pain and destruction left in her wake, will Lindsay find a way to erase the damage she’s done, or will her sins remain unforgiven? **This book is a Contemporary Romance and contains mature subject matter. It is not intended for those under 17 years of age.**

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“All right, everyone.” Lindsay stands up and pushes back her chair slightly. She wobbles a bit on her heels and rests her hand on my shoulder to steady herself. “Apparently, tonight is as good as any night to let you all in on a little secret.” She wipes the palms of her hands down the sides of her black dress. “So, for a little over a year now, Matt and I have been seeing each other.” There are a few chuckles, but mostly everyone sits silently listening to Lindsay. “We’ve kept it quiet for a while simply because it’s what worked for us.” She shrugs. “It started off casual and just turned into more, and we didn’t really make a big deal out of it.” She looks down at me and smiles the most beautiful, genuine smile I’ve ever seen. Her blue eyes sparkle in the lights from the crystal chandelier and her long, blonde hair hangs in waves. She looks almost angelic in the dimly lit room. “So, cat’s out of the bag.” She laughs and raises her glass. I stand up and raise my glass next to hers. “To Matt and me,” she says with a smile on her beautiful face. I lean in and press a long kiss to her lips while everyone hoots and hollers around us. “I love you, sweet girl,” I say between kisses.

Rebecca Shea is the USA Today Bestselling author of Unbreakable and Undone. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family and her beagle, Miles. From the time Rebecca could read she has had a passion for books. Rebecca spends her days working full-time and her nights writing, bringing stories to life. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rebecca moved to Arizona in 1999 to escape the bitter winters. When not working or writing, she can be found on the sidelines of her sons football games, or watching her daughter at ballet class. Rebecca is fueled by insane amounts of coffee, margaritas, Laffy Taffy (except the banana ones), and happily ever afters.

 

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