Review & Giveaway: Trails of Love (The Bradens & Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls #3) by Melissa Foster

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Trails of Love (The Bradens & Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls #3)

By: Melissa Foster

Publication Date: January 9, 2019

Genre: Contemporary Romance

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS

How is it I’ve never had the pleasure to read Ms. Foster’s work before now!!! What a captivating book to start the new year off! I will definitely be binge-reading her books in the near future.!!!

If you enjoy sweet, yet steamy romances…this one is for you!!! There were points where I truly I truly got so emotional, that it brought tears to my eyes. 😭 I absolutely ❤️❤️❤️ this book!!!

Graham Braden is the sexy and considerate planner. Morgyn Montgomery is sassy and free spirited. Theirs is a whirlwind romantic relationship. It’s a wild and sexy feel good romance. Both of the main characters are generous and always think of others. Graham and Morgyn are such a sweet couple.

“You might not be a solid business investment, but, sunshine, you’re the only woman I’d invest my heart in.”

At first it was a little overwhelming trying to keep all the family members straight, since they both come from large families. The author gives you just enough tidbits about the rest of their families to keep you wanting more… and now I want to learn all their stories.

“The sun will rise and set, family will always have your back, and when you find your soul mate, who you are will change forever.”

Graham and Morgyn are such a sweet couple

They even give each other such cute nicknames, “Cracker” for graham cracker 😁and “Sunshine” because she exudes happiness. I also enjoyed all the silly nicknames the Montgomery sisters gave Graham throughout the book.

“God, I love you, sunshine, and I can’t wait to float around this world with you.”

This is the third book in The Bradens & Montgomery’s: Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls Series. It can be read as a standalone. This book is definitely an EPIC read. Thank you Ms. Foster for providing me with the ARC of this book. Trails of Love by Melissa Foster will be joining the ranks of BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!

“KNOW IT. TRUST IT. ACCEPT IT.”


SYNOPSIS

When Graham Braden travels to Oak Falls, Virginia to attend the wedding of his buddy Reed Cross to Grace Montgomery, he sticks around to help with renovations to Reed’s new theater. The last thing he expects is to be asked to assess and possibly invest in Grace’s sister Morgyn’s business endeavor. Graham is a careful, keen businessman, and Morgyn is impulsive, disorganized, and more interested in the energy flow in her eclectic retail shop than in the accuracy of her records. While Graham isn’t ready to open his pockets to the sassy, sexy business owner, he may be ready to open his heart.


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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

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Excerpt 

“What are your three most favorite things?” Morgyn asked as she strummed the guitar.
“That’s a hard one.”
“Okay, and the next two?” She bumped him with her shoulder, looking as sweet as she did sexy wearing one of his flannel shirts over her dress.
He loved her quirky sense of humor.
“Shouldn’t that be one of your favorite things?” he teased.
She shifted her gaze up toward the sky and strummed a faster tune, singing, “It’s your turn, not mine.”
“I’ve got a lot of favorite things.” He ran his fingers along her leg. “Your sexy legs.”
Her eyes darkened, and she played a little slower.
“And the way flecks of darker blue glitter in your eyes when you get turned on.”
“Cracker,” she said just above a whisper.
“I can’t help it that you’re beautiful.”
“Stop. You’re embarrassing me. Tell me something real.”
“That was real, and number three would be your free spirit.”
“Says Mr. Prepared, who brought a pop-up shower stall, a battery-operated heater, and a Coleman stove like my grandfather used. I’m willing to bet there’s a kitchen sink around here somewhere.”
“No sink, but I can rig one up if you need it.” He leaned in for a kiss, lingering because her kisses were unlike any others. She kissed with the same energy she seemed to do everything else, giving herself over to it completely, savoring every second.
Her eyes remained closed for a few heated seconds after their lips parted. When she opened them, a sated smile appeared like a gift. He wondered if she kissed other guys like that, or if she felt the same unfamiliar, unstoppable connection he did.
“I like kissing you, sunshine.” He brushed her hair behind her ear and kissed her again, slower and sweeter than the last. “I’m adding that to my list. I think I need more than three things.


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Cover Reveal: The Kiss Thief by L.J.Shen

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THE KISS THIEF

by L.J. Shen

Release Date: January 9, 2019

 


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They say your first kiss should be earned.

Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky.

They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred.

Mine were broken before we left church.

They say your heart only beats for one man.

Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end.

I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit.

Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage.  

They say that all great love stories have a happy ending.

I, Francesca Rossi, found myself erasing and rewriting mine until the very last chapter.

One kiss.

Two men.

Three lives.

Entwined together.

And somewhere between these two men, I had to find my forever.



About the Author

L.J. Shen is an International #1 best-selling author of Contemporary Romance and New Adult novels. She lives in Northern California with her husband, young son and chubby cat.

 

Before she’d settled down, L.J. (who thinks referring to herself in the third person is really silly, by the way) traveled the world, and collected friends from all across the globe. Friends who’d be happy to report that she is a rubbish companion, always forgets peoples’ birthdays and never sends Christmas cards.

 

She enjoys the simple things in life, like spending time with her family and friends, reading, HBO, Netflix and internet-stalking Stephen James. She reads between three to five books a week and firmly believes Crocs shoes and mullets should be outlawed.

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Cover Reveal: Decker by Eden Summers

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Decker

by Eden Summers

Release Date: December 28, 2018


He protected me from danger and became my biggest threat. 

He’s my defender. My savior. A brutally determined man with a cocky smirk and an equally cocky attitude. 

Broad. Strong. Focused. He seduces me with his flirtation. Warms me with his care.

But he’s hiding something. There are ulterior motives beyond his concern for my security. 

A thirst for more than my safe keeping. 

I can’t fall for him. Can’t be tempted by his touch. 

Not when he can’t be trusted. 

But questioning my protector means I’ve now become his target. 

 


From bestselling author, Eden Summers, comes another seductively thrilling standalone destined to leave you breathless.

 

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MEET EDEN SUMMERS

Eden Summers is a bestselling author of contemporary romance with a side of sizzle and sarcasm.

She lives in Australia with a young family who are well aware she’s circling the drain of insanity. Eden can’t resist alpha dominance, dark features and sarcasm in her fictional heroes and loves a strong heroine who knows when to bite her tongue but also serves retribution with a feminine smile on her face

 

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Monthly Recap: November 2018

Below you will find the list of my November 2018 reads. Obviously my favourite book this month is Pucked Love…hence the 5 STAR rating.

Privileged by Carrie Aarons ~ 2 STARS ⭐️⭐️

Elite by Carrie Aarons ~ 2 STARS ⭐️⭐️

Royally Yours (Royally, #4) by Emma Chase ~ 3 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cards of Love: The Emperor by Fawn Bailey ~ 1 STAR ⭐️

Idol (VIP, #1) by Kristen Callihan ~ 2 STARS ⭐️⭐️

Erik (Arizona Vengeance, #2) by Sawyer Bennett ~ 2 STARS ⭐️⭐️

Duty (Andino + Haven, #1) by Bethany-Kris ~ 4 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Vow (Andino + Haven, #2) by Bethany-Kris ~ 4 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


Dirty Sexy Games (Dirty Games Duet, #2) by Laurelin Paige ~ 3 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tragic (Lark Cove, #2) by Devney Perry ~ 3 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Pucked Love (Pucked, #6) by Helena Hunting ~ 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tequila, Tequila by Emma Hart ~ 2 STARS ⭐️⭐️

Reagandoodle and Little Buddy Welcome Baby: The Blessing and Fun of a New Little One by Sandi Swiridoff ~ 3 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Misadventures with a Professor (Misadventures, #17) by Sierra Simone ~ 3 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hunter by Eden Summers ~ 3 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book Boyfriend by Dawn Chiletz ~ 3 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️


I’m hoping I’ll be able to get in a few more last minute reads in the month of December. What’s your goal for December?

Deal Alert: Hunter by Eden Summers

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BLURB:

I wasn’t looking for his kind of trouble.
It found me anyway.

Tall. Dark. Addictive.
He unravels me with his kisses.
Melts me with his touch.

But he has secrets.
A hidden agenda, beyond his craving for me.

A desire for more than tangled silk sheets and our sweat-slicked skin.

I need to run. From him. From the lies.

But running from the hunter means I’ve now become the prey.

From bestselling author, Eden Summers, comes a seductively thrilling standalone destined to leave you breathless.

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Cover Reveal: Best Laid Plans by Lauren Blakely

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They say the grass is greener on the other side…

As a good girl, I have to wonder if it’s better on the naughty side of the fence.

BEST LAID PLANS, my sexy new standalone romance and will be releasing on March 1, 2019 on all retailers! A friends-to-lovers romantic comedy with a fantastic twist on lessons in seduction, don’t miss the stunning cover below, and pre-order your copy today!

Photography by Rafa G. Catala.

Cover Design by Helen Williams.

About BEST LAID PLANS (Coming 3/1/2019): That time I had the brilliant idea to ask my good friend for lessons in sex-ploration…

Awkward? Maybe. But how else is a good girl going to find out if she likes being naughty? I might be sweet as cherry pie, but I’m also bold and damn curious. And Gabe is charming, trustworthy, aces at seduction (or so I hear) and—bonus!— willing to give me lessons. But to guarantee it won’t ruin our friendship, I have some specific requirements for his instruction. I want these classes to be hypothetical more than hands-on. So what if he’s hella sexy? I can handle that, no problem. ***

I have it bad for Arden. She’s bright, brilliant, insanely fun, and I want to take her home and spend all night together—and then spend the day with her, too. When she asks for my help, I see my chance to win her sweet heart by showing her how much fun we can have getting spicy. Trouble is, she has a different idea of what “sex-ploration” should mean. Now I’m going to have to get really clever to win her over.

Good thing I know exactly how to upend her best laid plans.

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Challenge: #EVOLVEINTOBOOKS Readathon – Dec. 1 to 31, 2018

So this will be the first Instagram challenge I’ve ever participated in. Thanks to @samanthashares and @starsabovejess for organizing this bibliophile edition of the Evolve Into Books challenge!

Here’s hoping I conquer the challenge! 🤞🏻

If you want to participate, details from @samanthashares Instagram caption found below.

Hey all! @starsabovejess and I have joined together to bring you a end of the year, bibliophile edition of the Evolve Into Books challenge! We are hosting a readathon and giveaway during the month of December. One lucky bookworm will win each of our top three books of the year (SIX BOOKS!) Check out our feeds for a hint at what you might win at the end of the year! We hope you are able to conquer those last minute reads and hit your Goodreads goal!

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How to Enter:

Must be following me and my lovely co-host  @Starsabovejess

Like this post and tag three friends who have a massive TBR and would love to read!

Share this post in your STORY and tag @samanthashares and @starsabovejess (that’s us, your hosts).

To earn an entry, take a picture of your completed book and post it to your feed, stating what prompt you read the book for and include #EvolveIntoBooks. This counts as one entry. If you do not use the hashtag, we will not count your entry.

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Challenge Details:

The Reading Challenge starts December 1st and ends December 31st.

Everyone starts at the BookWorm level. You can follow the left path or the right path, or pick and choose prompts for books you want to read! Each prompt you complete, you get an entry. You will have to pick a different book for each prompt. The maximum number of entries you can have is seven entries.

#EvolveIntoBooks is open internationally as long as Book Depository ships to you.

Not affiliated with Instagram, publishers, or Goodreads.

Winner will be drawn first week of January.

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That’s it! DM either myself or @Starsabovejess for any questions. We look forward to seeing your TBR and what books you finish the year with!📚

Review: Dirty Sexy Games (Dirty Games Duet, #2) by Laurelin Paige

3 STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

I really liked this book! Laurelin Paige does not fail to entertain with the DIRTY SEXY GAMES found throughout this book. This book concludes the Dirty Games Duet and you should read Dirty Sexy Player first, as this should not be read as a standalone. We follow Elizabeth Dyson and Weston King and discover what happens now that they’re married…and what Weston is keeping from Elizabeth.

Real life isn’t like a romance novel. You don’t always have to end up with the guy. I don’t think I like real life anymore. – Elizabeth Dyson

The story is told from both Elizabeth’s and Weston’s points of view. There are some steamy 🔥 scenes that truly enthralled my mind. Overall, this was an enjoyable read and it has joined the ranks of BIBLIO-SUPERIOR.

Review : Erik by Sawyer Bennett

2 STARS ⭐️⭐️

I was fairly disappointed with this book. This was the second book in the Arizona Vengeance Series, but can be read as a standalone. I felt that there was no depth to either of the main characters, Erik Dahlbeck and Blue Gardner. The “blurb”(book description) gave too much away. The only thing it didn’t give away was the reason Blue was so cold to Erik in the first place. I found it unbelievable how both the main characters fell for each other in such a short amount of time especially after Erik found out why Blue disliked him so much.

As well, once we reached the conflict in the story (which in my opinion was not such a big deal) I felt that Blue made some ridiculous choices. I also felt that there was too much focus on the secondary characters, Legend Bay (Erik’s teammate) and Pepper (Legend’s neighbour). The POV alternated equally between Erik and Blue. Overall, the book was alright and it will join the ranks of BIBLIO-COMMON.

Sawyer Bennett is a great writer and I have enjoyed many of her other books, especially the Cold Fury Series. I have higher hopes for Legend and I am eager to read the next instalment in this series.

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Closing the gate on her oldest fears as she had closed the gate of her own fenced yard, she discovered the wings she’d always wished she had. — Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting