Reaper's Stand by Joanna Wylde ~ Release Day Blitz and Giveaway

 

 

Book Four in the Reaper’s MC Series

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Blurb

 

As Reapers Motorcycle Club president, Reese “Picnic” Hayes has given his entire life to the club. After losing his wife, he knew he’d never love another woman. And with two daughters to raise and a club to manage, that was just fine with him. These days, Reese keeps his relationships free and easy—he definitely doesn’t want to waste his time on a glorified cleaning lady like London Armstrong.

 

Too bad he’s completely obsessed with her.

 

Besides running her own business, London’s got her junkie cousin’s daughter to look after—a more reckless than average eighteen-year-old. Sure she’s attracted to the Reapers’ president, but she’s not stupid. Reese Hayes is a criminal and a thug. But when her young cousin gets caught up with a ruthless drug cartel, Reese might be the only man who can help her. Now London has to make the hardest decision of her life—how far will she go to save her family?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excerpts

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“Okay, let’s get some shit straight and then you can head out.” Great, here it came. The Talk. Fortunately I was ahead of him for once.

 

“Don’t worry, Reese. I know this was just a one-off for you, and that you don’t want a relationship. That’s what I needed, too, so in a way it’s perfect. No harm, no foul. We can just pretend this never happened.”

 

A scowl covered his face. “What the fuck are you talking about?”

 

“Us. Or rather, the fact that there isn’t an ‘us.’ I get it—you like to sleep around. I had a good time, but I’m not expecting a ring or anything.”

 

His eyes widened, and I smirked.

 

“Although I’ll be around if you want another booty call,” I added slyly.

 

Yay me! I’m a sophisticated woman who knows the difference between love and sex.

 

Reese’s scowl grew deeper, and then suddenly he moved and I was under him, pinned down against the bed. He pulled my hands up, holding them prisoner above my head.

 

“Are you fucked in the head?” he demanded harshly. “You get laid for the first time in years, it’s phenomenal—”

 

“Well, aren’t you the modest one?”

 

“It’s phenomenal,” he repeated, emphasizing the word heavily. “And now you’re just going to ignore me? I am not fuckin’ down with that.”

 

 

 

 

Previous Books in the Reaper’s MC Series

 

Reaper’s Property (bk 1)

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Reaper’s Legacy (bk 2)

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Devil’s Game (bk 3)

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Author Information

Joanna Wylde

Joanna is a freelance writer living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She started writing fiction in 2002, then took a long hiatus to explore other writing opportunities. She returned to fiction in January 2013 with ‘Reaper’s Property’, the first book in the Reapers Motorcycle Club series.

 

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Not Yet by Laura Ward ~ Review and Giveaway

Synopsis

Emma Harris is learning that life is just a series of lessons.

Lesson #1: Nothing goes the way you plan.
Lesson #2: You can’t trust men. Especially not the pretty ones.
Lesson #3: Turns out, appearances are almost always deceiving.

Emma thinks she has life all figured out, and what she knows isn't good. For years, she’s put her big sister, who was born with Down syndrome, first. Now Emma’s ready to start her own life, but fate has other plans. To do the right thing for the sister she loves, Emma’s dreams will just have to wait.

She doesn't plan on meeting Landon — a rich, flirtatious jock, who never has to wait for anything. Not for attention, not for money, and certainly not for girls. Meeting Emma marks the first time in his life that he’s had to fight for something. And Landon doesn't know how to lose.

Emma has no interest in wasting her summer with a superficial guy like Landon. But very soon she realizes she is wrong about him. The question is, can she trust him? Or will he let her down like every other guy in her life? But most importantly, can Emma trust herself enough to live the life she's always dreamed of?

Life has a way of sneaking in the most important lessons when you aren't looking. And once the heart gets involved, that's when the real learning begins.

*** This book is intended for mature audiences. 18 and over!

Review

Sometimes it's the wait....the not yets of life that are the very best lessons of all to learn.

Hmmm… okay, so I have to be honest, the first half of Not Yet just didn't work for me. The building of the character’s story and their relationship was rushed. I really struggled with connecting to the story and the characters. Then around 40ish percent or so, there is a nice little plot twist thrown in that actually saved the story for me. Laura also wraps the story up nicely…while I can’t say this is one of my favorites in this genre, it did manage to keep me interested and I did enjoy it. I also loved the Life Lessons at the end of each chapter, they were one of my favorite things about the book. I only deducted one star for the slow start because I really did like certain parts of the rest of the book. 4 stars

....And spoiled boys were selfish boys.

Emma has always sacrificed her happiness for the sake of her family. Her father left when her mother was pregnant with her, afraid that she would be a born with Down syndrome like her sister. Emma has been forced to work hard, graduate early, help care for her sister, and help her family financially. Emma would do it all over again though; she loves her sister and her motherly dearly.

"I know it doesn't matter now, but he's like a brother to me. He's a good person, the real deal. I think he loves you, and I think you should love him back."

Emma starts working as a lifeguard at the Country Club for the summer; this is where she meets Landon. Emma is the head lifeguard, she’s Landon’s boss. Landon is cocky, confident, popular, and Emma is definitely attracted to him. Emma doesn’t trust men though, but once she gets to know the real Landon, he wears down the thick walls that Emma has built. Their relationship grows stronger and stronger each day, but all too soon the summer comes to an end and the pair is forced apart. Then, everything changes….a huge secret is revealed…one that may be too big for their relationship to survive.

The thing was, when you loved someone--really loved them with your whole mind, body, and soul--you just couldn't give up.
In the end, all that matter was her.

Overall, I liked this one. Even though it started off slow for me, I really did love the plot twist. I also loved that the characters experienced such growth as the book went along. Not Yet was a very sweet story, not on the steamy side….more heartfelt…a story about growing up, finding strength in family, and true love.

*Reviewed by Brandi

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The Prince by Sylvain Reynard ~ Cover Reveal

The unveiling of a set of priceless illustrations of Dante’s Divine Comedy at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence exposes Professor Gabriel Emerson and his beloved wife, Julianne, to a mysterious enemy.

Gabriel may have acquired the illustrations only a few years ago, but unbeknownst to him, they were stolen a century earlier from the ruler of Florence’s underworld.

Now one of the most dangerous beings in the city is determined to reclaim his prize and exact his revenge on the Emersons—but not before he uncovers something disturbing about Julianne…

The Raven - Book One of The Florentine Series 2/3/15

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Locke by Harper Sloan ~ Blog Tour and Giveaway

Blurb

Darkness is the only thing I see. Ever since the day my life changed. The day that everything and everyone I held close to me ceased to exist. The day I lost it all and the demons of my past consumed my every waking moment.

I tried to keep others at arm’s length. Tried not to let my darkness taint them. Ruin them. Harm them. And whether I want to admit it or not, as much as I wish I could keep them locked out, they refuse to leave. Refuse to let me suffer alone.

If I hadn’t been so focused on keeping those demons from flying free, I wouldn’t have missed how one perfect angel was able to sneak her way under my skin—refusing to let go. Making me want things I don’t deserve.

She consumes me. Her beauty knows no end. The love she promises tempts me every time she’s near. But that pure heart that makes her MY Emmy is the one thing I’m convinced I’ll destroy if I ever let her close.

I’m a broken man. A broken man with too much darkness in his soul to ever let her light shine upon me. But even that doesn’t stop me from craving her with every single breath in my body.

**This is the final book in the Corps Security series. This book is not suitable for younger readers. There is strong language, adult situations, and some violence.*

Review

Oh.Em.Gee.  I want to cry big crocodile tears with this being the last Corps Security book!!  Just like all of the others this book had me entranced from the beginning and I finished in one sitting!!  4.5 stars!

Throughout the entire Corps Security series Maddox Locke has been a constant silent with a strong presence.  He's always there helping his friends, protecting those he cares about, but keeping the one person he loves at arms length.  He doesn't deserve happiness.  He can't imagine anyone really loving him.  He can't give into his desire.  But still he craves Emmy.  Wants to give into his demons and fight for her, and it turns into the fight of their life.

I.Loved.This.Book.  

Seriously.  Maddox has been such a mystery throughout the series I was SO ready to find out what his story was and prayed that he and Emmy ended up together!  These two, together, make the perfect pair.  They're strong, stubborn, and when they get naked? WHEW-sparks fly!  Their passion for each other has been building and building and is out of this world.  

Harper Sloan truly has amazed me with this series and I am in constant need for more from her.  I cannot wait until more work from her comes out so I can lock myself away for another day and get lost in the hot, romantic, alpha world she creates.  Definitely pick up Locke and the rest of this series!!

*Reviewed by Lauren

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Axel (bk 1)

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Beck (bk 3)

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About the Author:

Harper lives in small town Georgia just a short drive from her hometown of Peachtree City. She (and her 3 daughters) enjoy ruling the house they dubbed 'Estrogen Ocean', much to her husbands chagrin. Harper has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books; you can almost ALWAYS find her with her eReader attached. She enjoys bad reality TV and cheesy romantic flicks. Her favorite kind of hero--the super alpha kind!

Harper started using writing as a way to unwind when the house went to sleep at night; and with a house full of crazy it was the perfect way to just relax. It didn't take long before a head full of very demanding alphas would stop at nothing to have their story told.

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