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Release Blitz & Review: Could Have Been Us by Corinne Michaels

Could Have Been Us by Corinne Michaels is now live!

New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to the Willow Creek Valley Series in this stunning small town, brother's best friend romance.

Fifteen years ago, I fell for Jack O'Donnell.

I was just a girl, but I knew my brother's best friend was the only man I'd ever love.

On my eighteenth birthday, when I asked him to kiss me, I never imagined it would change my life so completely.

I gave Jack everything that night.

In order to move on, we had to go our separate ways and pretend like nothing happened... as though it wasn't the greatest moment of my life.

But even that wasn't as heartbreaking as the secret we were forced to keep.

I've tried not to think about how much I still love him. How I long to be back in his strong arms or the way his hazel eyes make my heart race.

Until he kisses me again. And this time there's no turning back. This time I know what it means.

We belong together and there's no use denying it any longer.

But our feelings aren't the only thing that won't stay buried, our past resurfaces and threatens to destroy our second chance at happiness.

When our love is tested once again, will we be strong enough to stand together?

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5 stars for Could Have Been Us!

Corinne Michaels has done it again! I don’t know how Corinne continues to write books this amazing but she does! As all of her stories do, this one sucked me right in and made me want more. I don’t want to say any spoilers so I’ll keep this review quite vague and brief.

I LOVED Could Have Been Us so much. Jack and Stella’s story was so great with so much emotion paired with so much joy. It was also such a unique story, it was so interesting to read and I had no idea what would happen next.

The book begins with an intense twist that pulls on your heart-strings from the get go. Once you start this story, get ready to go on a roller coaster of emotions that you’re probably used to with Corinne’s writing.

If you’ve read book one in the series, Return To Us, the first part of this book takes place on the same timeline giving us an even more in depth look into the world that Corinne has built. The way Corinne has done this is so brilliant.

Jack is the outgoing fun guy that everyone loves to be friends with while Stella is just pretending everything is fine and that she’s not missing something in her life and that she hasn’t loved Jack since she was a teen. Jack and Stella’s love story is epic and these two are truly meant to be. Their chemistry is intense even when they’re trying to stay away from each other. Both of these characters have great personalities but above all else they are so strong and the love they share for each other is visible throughout the whole journey.

This is a small town, friends to lovers, best friends sister story that will take you on an incredible journey of love, hope and selflessness. This story is just so unforgettable. You’ll feel every emotion as you read this beautiful story. I would HIGHLY recommend you read this book!

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Meet Corinne

Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed--reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

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Sale Blitz & Giveaway: Wilder by Rebecca Yarros

Title: Wilder

Series: The Renegades #1

Author: Rebecca Yarros

Genre: New Adult

Release Date: September 19, 2016

Blurb

I'm Paxton Wilder.

Twenty-two-year-old, five-time X Games medalist.

And I have more tattoos than scars.

I've never seen a stunt I couldn't pull off--

Or a girl I can't get off.

Until she walks in.

My new tutor is sexy, smart, more stubborn than I am, and one hundred percent off limits.

That's right--the only rule this semester is Don't Touch the Tutor.

For the first time in my life, I want someone I can't have.

She's the girl who obeys every rule.

I'm the guy who breaks them.

Our biggest risk is falling for each other, But I live for risk...

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Excerpt

“Do I get a good-luck kiss?” he asked after checking for cameras, his hands framing my waist.

“Paxton.” I tried to make it sound like a warning, but it came out too breathy, too wanting. For crying out loud, I couldn’t even control my own voice against this guy.

He squeezed lightly and then groaned. “Did I ever tell you that I love this dress?”

I shook my head. The spaghetti-strap maxi dress had been a last-minute choice, but Penna said she was going to burn all my pants if she saw me in them for the twenty-first day in a row.

He leaned down, his mouth against the shell of my ear. “I can feel every curve under my hands, which makes me pretty damn desperate to slide this up your legs and really get my hands on you. But I won’t. You know why?”

I shook my head.

“Because you haven’t said yes—yet—and I’m a goddamned gentleman.”

My fingers traced the lines of the Chinese symbol tattoos that ran up his neck, simply unable not to touch him. “Do I have to say yes to everything to get to kiss you?” I asked.

His breath stuttered. “Do you want to say yes?”

Our eyes met, and it would have been so easy to say it, to throw my hesitation overboard and jump. But that wasn’t me, and it didn’t matter that I was in a breezy dress under the Italian sun with the hottest extreme athlete on the planet, I was still...me. “I’m thinking about it.”

His forehead puckered for a millisecond before he relaxed and smoothed the line of my waist. “Then I think we can take yeses on a case-by-case basis.”

My heart pounded in anticipation. “Leah, would you like me to kiss you?” 

“Yes,” I answered instantly. 

Our hips met first as he drew me in. My hands slipped down the edges of his T-shirt to grasp the inked lines of his biceps. Arms like his should be modeled, sculpted, revered... or maybe just outlawed.

“Do you want to kiss me?” I asked.

“Hell yes,” he answered, then brushed his mouth against mine once before settling over me.

I opened for him, and he dove in, his tongue filling my mouth while my ass filled his hands. Gentleman, indeed.

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Rebecca Yarros is a hopeless romantic and a lover of all things coffee, chocolate, and Paleo. She is the author of the Flight & Glory series, including Full Measures, the award-winning Eyes Turned Skyward, Beyond What is Given, and Hallowed Ground. She loves military heroes, and has been blissfully married to hers for fourteen years.

When she’s not writing, she’s tying hockey skates for her four sons, sneaking in some guitar time, or watching brat-pack movies with her two daughters. She lives in Colorado with the hottest Apache pilot ever, their rambunctious gaggle of kids, an English bulldog who is more stubborn than sweet, and a bunny named General Fluffy Pants who torments the aforementioned bulldog. They recently adopted their youngest daughter from the foster system, and Rebecca is passionate about helping others do the same.

Rebecca is represented by Louise Fury of the Bent Agency.

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Release Blitz, Review & Giveaway: Swing by Adriana Locke

Title: Swing

Series: Landry Family #2

Author: Adriana Locke

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Release Date: December 19, 2016

Blurb

Screw him and his perfect stats.

Sinful smirk.

Delicious body.

Lincoln Landry probably even has game-winning stamina.

I’d like to screw her and her perfect ass.

Dangerous curves.

Sweet smile.

Danielle Ashley probably even has a game-changing personality.

There’s no denying the chemistry between them. It’s so fiery, it’s undeniable. They partake in it. Enjoy it.

They really enjoy it.

Attraction is not a problem. Nor is their banter, relationship status, or habits. That’s all fine. Perfect, actually.

The problem is as tangled up as their sheets.

A STANDALONE romantic comedy from USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke.

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Excerpt

The bell chimes as the front door closes behind me. I’m to my car in record speed. I need space. I need air. I need to think. When my phone buzzes right before I pull out of the parking lot, I know it’s Pepper and she’s not going to quit until I give her something to occupy her mind.

“Fine!” I nearly shout into the phone. “His cock is about ten inches, if I’m guessing, and he fucked me in about every position I could explain. My favorite, though, was the corkscrew. Not sure what that is? Google it.”

My finger goes to swipe off the call when I see the name on the screen and drop the phone. “Shit!” I cry, digging through the items on my passenger’s side floorboard until I find the glowing device.

My heart is pounding as I try to decide whether to end the call or talk to Lincoln. Mortified, I bring it to my ear and squeeze my eyes shut. He’s silent.

Maybe he didn’t hear. Please, God, don’t let him have heard that.

“Hello?” I eke out.

“I’d say ten inches is fair and I’ve made a note about the corkscrew. Glad I called,” he chuckles.

Review

4.5 Stars for Swing!!

This is the second book in the Landry series but it can be read as a standalone. The series is based on the four Landry sons, Lincoln is the youngest of the four. We met Lincoln in the first book of the series which made me want to get to know him more. I knew he was an interesting character from that introduction. Lincoln is a successful baseball player and although he has a cocky side, he also has a sincerer side to him which is explored in Swing. I loved Danielle from the start (and not just because we share a name), she is confident in her job but beneath that armour of confidence she is hiding the pain from her lack of relationship with her parents and her previous relationship. It’s no surprise that Danielle puts up a fight against Lincoln’s pursuit but that doesn’t stop him.

I really loved this book, it was a easy read that had me continuing to turn the page because I wanted to find out what was next in their story. I loved the conversations between Lincoln and Danielle, they had me laughing out loud most of the time. This book also had some hotness that added another element to the story that made it even more enjoyable. Locke has written a strong romance about two people that seem like complete opposites but are truly meant for each other. I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes contemporary romance. I really can’t wait for the next instalment in this series as I know from Sway and now Swing that it will be great.

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USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys created by other authors, Adriana has created her own.

She resides in the Midwest with her husband, sons, and two dogs. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather's nice and there's always a piece of candy in her pocket.

For sneak peeks, giveaways, and more, please join Adriana's Facebook Group, Books by Adriana Locke, or her Goodreads group, All Locked Up.

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Cover Reveal, Excerpt & Giveaway: Swing by Adriana Locke

Title: Swing

Series: Landry Family #2

Author: Adriana Locke

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Cover Design: Kari March Designs

Release Date: December 19, 2016

Blurb

Screw him and his perfect stats.

Sinful smirk.

Delicious body.

Lincoln Landry probably even has game-winning stamina.

I’d like to screw her and her perfect ass.

Dangerous curves.

Sweet smile.

Danielle Ashley probably even has a game-changing personality.

There’s no denying the chemistry between them. It’s so fiery, it’s undeniable. They partake in it. Enjoy it.

They really enjoy it.

Attraction is not a problem. Nor is their banter, relationship status, or habits. That’s all fine. Perfect, actually.

The problem is as tangled up as their sheets.

A STANDALONE romantic comedy from USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke.

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Excerpt

Screw him and his perfect resume.

And flawless face.

And delicious body.

And probably game-winning stamina. I’m going to be a mess today just thinking about it.

“Why was he in your office?” Macie asks, right as I was ready to mentally remove his clothes. “Oh my God, Danielle! I just pulled him up. Why can’t I be you? Just for a day?”

“I’m quite happy I’m me today,” I laugh. “He just walked off the elevator on the wrong floor and followed me to my office.”

“Why?”

“Does it matter? Now I’m sitting here with wet panties, his ‘Fuck me’ cologne filling my office, and all sorts of ideas as to what his body looks like under those sweatpants and t-shirt.”