Trouble in Hell by Alex Grayson - Review and Giveaway

 

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Author: Alex Grayson

Publication Date:  18 October, 2018

Publisher: Self-Published

Series:  Hell Night, book 1

Genre:  Dark Romance

Age Recommendation: 18 and Up

Rating: 5 Stars

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Book Description:

Four men, irrevocably bound together by their horrifying past…

Trouble and his brothers escaped from Malus, Texas as kids. In the dead of night, they left behind a Hell so ominous, it made National news.

When they returned as adults, it was to seek revenge and justice. Malus is theirs now. They own it, they rule it, and they protect it. By any means necessary.

Trouble carries demons inside him. The need for blood and vindication runs deep in his veins, and nothing will stop the darkness within him from shining its evil eyes.

When Remi arrives, pregnant and in need of help, she has no idea she’s come to the one place she should have stayed far away from. Something dark surrounds the town. A malevolence she has no hope of surviving.

Will Trouble drag Remi into the dark pits of Hell? Or will she be the ultimate downfall of the devil himself?

My Review:

So while I knew when I went into this book that it was a dark romance and I was prepared, I will say I don't think anyone could ever be prepared enough for this kind of darkness.  That said, I loved this book.  It was an incredibly emotionally hard book to read at points and I want to just rage at the world when I read some of what happens, but it all ties together beautifully and makes this book un-put-downlable. There truly is no preparation for some of what you are going to read so you just have to go in and stick with it.  I will make the caveat in case it is needed that if you have triggers this book may be too much to tae on.  I am not always a fan of trigger warnings because I fear it will scare off readers that would otherwise have no challenges with reading a book but in this case things can be pretty graphic and harsh so please, you know yourself and you know what you can handle go in with caution if needed.  I don't want to go into what exactly the triggers are publicly, just because I think it might take away from the true darkness of the book, but feel free to contact me if you need more information and I will gladly privately provide that so you can make an informed decision on if this book is for you or not.  

All that said, y'all I loved this book and all it's tragedy and unspeakable acts.  You all know (if you have followed my reviews for any length of time) how I feel about revenge and redemption.  You know that I am all for characters getting what they deserve and I am happy to say that these Brothers from Malus are ready to deal it out.  I will mention that I got some total The Lottery by Shirley Jackson vibes (not right up, but an underlying feeling when it comes to the way the town is run) and I am down for that.  

Sidenote: If you like dark stories and have never read The Lottery, it should be on your must read list.

I was a little hesitant about our Heroine being pregnant for what ever reason I always get a little bugged out by the already pregnant by someone else when the Heroine meets the Hero (I think it's that idea of romantic perfection that is tarnished idea) but it absolutely works for this story and plays a major role in the Hero's past and future.  The baby is exactly what the hero needs so he can truly see that there is a future ahead of him and having him love a child not of his own creation the way he does just makes you fall more in love with him.  These are heroes that do bad things but are not bad people.  These are heroes you will love from the beginning because their history makes what they do understandable and to be honest if it were a true situation I would say desirable.  Maybe that makes my soul a little dark but I am A-Okay with that.  

I adored the romance between Remi and Trouble.  I didn't even mind the back and forth because I know exactly where the drama between them stems from and I understand the reasoning behind it.  This is a town of untrusting people that Remi rolls into, and for very good reason and her past is nothing to sneeze at either.  I kinda missed the therapy point, the idea that they have gone though something so traumatic and the steps it took to get back to a point where relationships are okay.  I missed wanting to know if Trouble's little 'dark issue' clears up when he finally falls in love or does he still fight said issue to this day.  Honestly though in the scheme of things that's me knit-picking and doesn't give or take away from the entirety of the story, maybe it's jus the wanting more of these characters.

I am incredibly curious about all the brothers, particularly Justice and Emo...I mean, how is Justices story going to play out 'cause that's going to be interesting and Emo, gah...my heart just breaks thinking of him.  He's so unbelievably damaged and needs love the most..meaning we will get his book last, hahaha.  

Alex Grayson just became a one-click author for me with this book. She is going to shock you and make you tear up, but every moment is so well thought out and written that even the pain you feel is worth the joy that comes out of it in the end.  These brothers are broken, they are fighting to take back what was taking from them but it isn't going to be easy and it definitely not going to be pretty but considering they survived hell to get where they are they deserve every piece of joy and love they can get.  I'll be over here impatiently waiting for book two.

~ Happy Reading ~ 

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Alex Grayson is the bestselling author of heart pounding, emotionally gripping contemporary romances including the Jaded Series, the Consumed Series, and three standalone novels. Her passion for books was reignited by a gift from her sister-in-law. After spending several years as a devoted reader and blogger, Alex decided to write and independently publish her first novel in 2014 (an endeavor that took a little longer than expected). The rest, as they say, is history.

Originally a southern girl, Alex now lives in Ohio with her husband, two children, two cats and dog. She loves the color blue, homemade lasagna, casually browsing real estate, and interacting with her readers. Visit her website, www.alexgraysonbooks.com, or find her on social media!

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Tempting the Laird by Julia London - Review and Excerpt

   

From New York Times bestselling author Julia London, comes TEMPTING THE LAIRD—the fifth standalone novel in her Highland Grooms Series!

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Author: Julia London

Publication Date:  26 June, 2018

Publisher: Harlequin Books

Series:  Highland Grooms, book 5

Genre:  Historical Romance

Age Recommendation: 16 and Up

Rating: 5 Stars

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Book Description:

Mystery and desire cloak the Scottish Highlands

Unruly. Unmarried. Unapologetic. Catriona Mackenzie’s reputation precedes her everywhere she goes. Her beloved late aunt Zelda taught Cat to live out loud and speak her mind, and that’s exactly what she does when Zelda’s legacy—a refuge for women in need—comes under fire. When her quest puts her in the path of the disturbingly mysterious Hamlin Graham, Duke of Montrose, Cat is soon caught up in the provocative rumors surrounding the dark duke. Never one to retreat, Cat boldly goes where no one else has dared for answers.

Shrouded in secrets, a hostage of lies, Hamlin must endure the fear and suspicion of those who believe he is a murderer. The sudden disappearance of his wife and the truth he keeps silent are a risk to his chances at earning a coveted parliamentary seat. But he’s kept his affairs tightly held until a woman with sparkling eyes and brazen determination appears unexpectedly in his life. Deadly allegations might be his downfall, but his unleashed passion could be the duke’s ultimate undoing.

     

My Review:

This is one of those books in a series that you anticipate from the very first book, yet have to wait until the end or near end to get it, but it is always so worth the wait.  Catriona, the outspoken, determined sister of the Mackenzie clan finally get's her story but not with out great cost to her emotionally.

I adored this story because it gives us a headstrong woman who is not afraid to live her life by her own rules.  A woman who is not afraid to fight for those she loves and for those who can not fight for themselves.  She is a woman who has a gentle soul, a woman who fears that she will never have the dreams she aspired to as a young woman, but will create new dreams for herself and will not be put 'on the shelf' just because she is a grown woman with no wanted prospect for marriage.  I also love that her family standby her though they worry for her.  There could not be any easy love for dear Catriona, it would take a man just as head strong, just as compelling, just as beautiful inside and out to capture this characters heart and wow do we get him, Hamlin, the Duke of Montrose!

Hamlin, is a man who is living a lie...a lie that he allows to be perpetuated because he can not tell the truth.  While a dark cloud may surround him do to secrets untold Hamlin is a bright spot in this story. I instantly fell in love with his heart and soul, his compassion for his ward and the people who rely on him.

Hamlin and Catriona's story is one of fighting against their times societal expectations, rules, and norms.  It was at times heartbreaking to see their love suffer because of the ideals of other people but I love how they still managed to come together, to find a way to make not only their love work but also their dreams for the future of their country and it's people, especially the disenfranchised.  I loved the passion of these two, both that they had for each other and also that they had for making their world a better place.  It's hard to really put into words how wonderful I think this story is for not only the romance but for what the author is showing us about the shaping of society, as well as a reminder of how we need to be more gracious in our own dealing with people who have 'lost all' and have no one left to turn to, especially toward the ones that deserve your grace the least..though I will say my vindictive side wouldn't have minded a little less happiness in the end for a certain some one, but again, this book is a nice reminder of why I need to set that little devil on my shoulder to the side. ;-)

On top off all that there is Uncle Knox, oh Uncle Knox, how I adore you.  His gregariousness, his love for his family, his honor, his generosity...but even more now, how I love him for what he gave up.  I wish that we could see him getting an HEA especially knowing now all that he walked away from so he could be the man he is 'today'.  It is a bit heartbreaking in truth and I wonder how much pain he hides behind his boisterous personality.

It was lovely getting a small glimpse at all the couples that came before Catriona, to see how they thrive and continue to grow.  I have come to love this little Scottish (or not so little) family, their loves, and their trials.  Tempting the Laird is a truly sweet romance, with a touching story that transcends the 'simpleness' of romantic love and gives us a story of suffering and triumph over other's expectations.  If you are a fan of Historical Romance these books are a must read and they can be read as standalone, though as I often say, you might as well start at the beginning because when you finish this one and fall in love with these characters you'll want to go back and read them all.

~ HAPPY READING ~

       

TEMPTING THE LAIRD 

by Julia London

“Criosd, Cat, no one has spoken ill of you!” Rabbie said. “But for the last few months, you mope about and drink your fill of wine and brandy every night, aye?” Rabbie said. “You donna attempt to have any society about you.”

“What society?” she exclaimed loudly. “Where is it, Rabbie, do point me in that direction, aye? And in the course of it, perhaps you might point to something that I might do.”

He frowned. “Do you no’ see what we all see? You’re letting your life slip between your fingers, you are.”

She felt strangely exposed. Uncomfortable. Not angry, really, but…but she didn’t like this, not at all. What did they expect of her? None of them had ever been a spinster, with nothing to look forward to, without any hope of ever being a mother, or a wife. “What would you have me do? I’ve no occupation, no’ a bloody thing to do with my time but mope about and drink wine and brandy!” She felt on the verge of tears. She felt annoyed, she felt betrayed, she felt as if they’d all left her behind. Every one of them had families and loves and occupations, and purpose, for God’s sake, but she, by virtue of being born female and at a time when suitable men were scarce, could do nothing but float from one gathering to the next, looking for something to do with her time.

The only meaningful thing in her life at present was the abbey. Zelda had given a purpose to Catriona’s life, and they would take it away?

Blast it, but the tears began to slip from her eyes again.

“Diah, I didna say it to make you cry,” Rabbie said gruffly.

Her mother walked to Catriona’s seat and wrapped her arms around her daughter. “Go to your uncle Knox, allow him to help you, and please, darling, take a bit of time to care for yourself.”

“I canna leave them,” she said tearfully, and took the handkerchief Daisy offered her and blew her nose.

“Aye, Miss Catriona, you can.”

Catriona stilled. The mutiny was complete, then. “You, too, Rhona?” she asked in a whimper.

Rhona colored slightly. “We’ll be quite all right for the summer, aye?” she said nervously. “Your lady mother, she…well, she’s right, she is. You deserve happiness, Miss Catriona. You’ve no’ had it at Kishorn.”

Catriona wanted to argue that she was happy, but it was a lie. She was desperately unhappy with her situation, and apparently, in spite of her best efforts to hide it, they all knew it.

   

About Julia London: Julia London is the New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author of more than thirty romantic fiction novels. She is the author of the popular Cabot Sisters historical romance series, including The Trouble with Honor, The Devil Takes a Bride, and The Scoundrel and the Debutante. She is also the author of several contemporary romances, including Homecoming Ranch, Return to Homecoming Ranch and The Perfect Homecoming. She has over 100,000+ Facebook followers, is the recipient of the RT Book Reviews for Best Historical Romance and a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction. You can visit her website JuliaLondon.com. She lives in Austin, Texas.    

 

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The Varlet and The Voyeur by L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid - Review

The Varlet and the Voyeur, an all-new standalone in the USA Today bestselling Rugby Series from Penny Reid and L.H. Cosway is available NOW!

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Author: L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid

Publication Date:  12 June 2018

Publisher: Cipher-Naught

Series:  Rugby, book 4

Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Sports

Age Recommendation: 17 and Up

Rating: 5 Stars 

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Book Description:

He kept his salacious secret for years. But soon, everyone is going to be reading about it in their morning paper…

THE VARLET (and the VOYEUR)

William Moore is a long way from home. A farm boy from Oklahoma, he’s now the most well-respected member of the Irish rugby team. But appearances are often deceptive, and Will isn’t the clean-cut, all-American good-guy everyone imagines him to be. He’s got a secret, one that will tarnish his reputation forever.

THE VOYEUR (and the VARLET)

Josey Kavanagh is a self-proclaimed mess, but she’s finally get her shi…uh, act together. She’s set her sights on becoming a veterinarian, but there’s one teeny tiny road bump. Her living arrangements are coming to an abrupt end, leaving Josey homeless and in need of a job to pay her way through college.

THE PLAN

What he needs is a companion to keep him on the right path.

What she needs is an apartment with free rent.

Will is convinced Josey will make the perfect companion, since she’s brutally honest and basically ‘just one of the guys.’  Josey is convinced she can ensure Will doesn’t succumb to his voyeuristic proclivities by keeping a scrupulous eye on him.

Except, what happens when the varlet is tempted by the voyeur, and vice-versa?!

Perchance something very, very volatile. And vexing.

The Varlet and the Voyeur is a full-length romantic comedy novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the 4th(and last) book in the USA TODAY bestselling Rugby Series.

My Review:

Oh My, I just knew I was going to love this book.  Well, actually that's not 100% accurate, after The way we were left feeling about Josie in The Cad and The Co-ed, I was a little apprehensive but I just KNEW I was going to love will and in the end, I loved them both.

I tore through this book, it is by far my favorite of the series so far and for so many reasons.  The main one, of course, WILL.  Will, is just an all around nice guy.  He's country boy from Oklahoma who's had his heart broken one too many times, (the passing of his mother, the break-up with his first love) and is now afraid, no that's not the right word, terrified to fall in love again.  Because of this he keeps everyone at arms length, not even willing to date because he is afraid a date without commitment.  I love his sweetness, I loved his honor, his faithfulness, I loved his calm demeanor.  His calmness, some might even say stoicism, comes clear across the pages and soothed my soul a time or two.  He's just this great big, genuine, loving, (no matter how hard he tries not to be) caring, honorable teddy bear with a country accent and the hard working heart of a farmer.  I dare you not to fall in love with him.

Josie,  oh Josie.  I was really unsure when her name popped up with this book because I was so disgruntled with her at the end of book 3.  Sidenote:  No, you do not have to read any of the prior books t read this book, they are all interconnecting standalones, that can definetly be read as solo standalones. (ahh, the redundancy in that statement, but you know what I mean)  I went into this book expecting to hate Josie, I wasn't sure how she could possibly deserve her own HEA after how she acted previously, but I loved her almost immediately.  She is just as bad as Will as being able to completly envelope your heart and just make you darn happy.  She's so cute, so sweet, such a social blunder...I just want her to be one of my friends.  She's that woman that takes some getting used to but as soon as you 'learn' her you are drawn to her and she becomes your best friend.  She can make the most glaring social faux pas and you just love her all the more for them.

Together Josie and Will are perfection.  You want everything for them and thankfully Penny and L.H. give it to us.  There are a lot of bumps in the road but each bump just solidifies who these two re separately and as a couple.  The one and only thing that puts me off a little is that for me there was no resolution when it came to the source of the storylines trouble.  I needed (as is usual for me) to see that the troublemaker learns something, either the hard way because karma kicks their butt or because they recognized the error o their ways.  I know it isn't their story but at the same time it's hard to see them create such havoc and never get a full story for what happens with them.  That doesn't mean the story doesn't lead where it needs to, it absolutely does.  Our couple get there HEA, I just wanted that little bit of extra instead of just seeing things fall so cleanly into place.

In the end all you really need to know is I LOVED THIS BOOK!  I read it in one sitting, I am head over heels for these characters both individually and as a couple and I want more, I need more!  This is just such a fun and refreshing series and perfect for your summer TBR pile!

Oh, and two more things....I desperately want to learn more about rugby now and it's not always the quiet ones, just as Josie, or better yet, ask Will.  ;-)

~ HAPPY READING ~ 

Excerpt:

*Will*

When I saw how spotless the shared living space was, I allowed my curiosity to get the better of me and peeked my head into her bathroom, Rocky dancing around my feet as I entered the space. The counters were covered in woman-products, but the marble surface and sink were free of water spots, and the glass of the shower had been wiped clean. I glanced at Rocky. He glanced at me. Bemused, I chuckled to myself, about to turn back to the door, and that’s when I spotted it. A dildo. A big, Pyrex dildo. With ridges. In the shower. I froze, blinked, and I stared at it, my brain sluggish. Oddly, I had to remind myself to breathe. Likely because I was . . . I was— I was shocked. I shook myself, tearing my eyes from it and rubbing my chest where an odd kind of pang was spreading mild warmth up my neck. But why was I shocked? Why should I be surprised? Despite my never seeing her that way, Josey was a woman and women have needs. Don’t they? I hadn’t grown up around women—any women. My mother died when she had my youngest brother. My grandmother died before I was born. I had no sisters. We lived on a farm, way out in BFN Oklahoma. Girls—women—and their bodies were sacred lands of the unknown to us Moore boys. Unbidden—completely unbidden—an image of Josey flashed through my mind’s eye. Her full lips parted, her big eyes closed, causing her thick black lashes to catch droplets of water before they dripped over her sharp cheekbones. Her head would be lolled back as shower spray melted bubbles of slippery soap, sliding down her bare skin as they dissolved. Her legs would be parted, and maybe one hand would be braced against the wall of the shower while the other moved in a steady rhythm. Holding that huge, glass dildo. I swallowed a sudden rush of salvia and, unable to help myself, I leaned closer to the sex toy, examining it and comparing its size against my own. I was bigger. But not by much. And for some reason, this realization made me instantly hard. Crap. Of course I knew Josey was a woman, but until this moment, I’d never really thought of her that way. Not even the tampon-mountain drove the point home. Up until this point, she was someone I liked as a person, someone who made me laugh, who was smart and compassionate, someone around whom I felt completely comfortable. A good—no, a great companion. She was still all of those things, except— Except now I’ve pictured her naked.  

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L.H. Cosway has a BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Civilisation, and an MA in Postcolonial Literature. She lives in Dublin city. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favorite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books. She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.

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Surrender by Elisabeth Naughton - Review and Excerpt

   

From New York Times Bestselling author Elisabeth Naughton, comes SURRENDER, a new novella in her House of Sin Series, brought to you by 1,001 Dark Nights! 

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Author: Elisabeth Naughton

Publication Date: 12 June 2018 

Publisher: Evil-Eye Concepts

Series:  House of Sin

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Age Recommendation: 18 and Up

Rating: 5 Stars

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Book Description:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Elisabeth Naughton comes a new story in her House of Sin series…

The leaders of my House want her dead.

The men I’ve secretly aligned myself with want her punished for screwing up their coup.

I’ve been sent by both to deal with her, but one look at the feisty redhead and I’ve got plans of my own.

Before I carry out anyone else’s orders, she’s going to give me what I want. And only when I’m satisfied will I decide if she lives or dies.

Depending, of course, on just how easily she surrenders…

     

       

My Review:

So this was not the book I was expecting after the end of Undone, but at the same times I am so glad that we got it.  Of course the problem for you is that I am not going to tell you why this isn't the book I was expecting because while it isn't a surprise/cliffhanger type of thing I think going into the story not knowing exactly what you are getting is half the fun.  I am certain that if you look it up on Goodreads though someone will give it all away, haha.

I loved this little love story and it was a great addition to the series.  I loved how it is it's own story with in the world and yet felt completely separate, there is no reason that you couldn't pick this book up at anytime are read it, you will not be spoiled in any way when it comes to the House of Sin series.   That's actually one of my favorite things about 1,001 Dark Nights novellas.  

I loved the action in the story, the intrigue, the romance.  Elisabeth managed to do the near impossible and give us a full story in a novella length.  I feel completely satisfied with this, there is no wanting more, it was just all there and done so well. I didn't feel like the story was rushed, the speed romance is explained so beautifully that you can't help but sigh and swoon over it.  It's really hard to say anything more than just WELL DONE Elisabeth Naughton, WELL DONE.  

If you are at all interested in the House of Sin series and haven't read it yet, pick this novella up to give you a little taste.  If you have read the series, this is a must read addition, you don't want to miss learning about this couple. 

~HAPPY READING ~

     

Excerpt:

“You think you know a lot about me, Mr. Garcia.”

“I think you and I both know you’re down here with him”—he nodded toward Comb-Over passed out on the floor—“because you’re afraid to be down here with me.”

He was wrong. I was down here for the damn file. But he was also right. I was also afraid to be here with him. Because the longer he looked at me with those fiery, lust-filled eyes, the more my mind wandered from the reason I was even in this mansion and zeroed straight on him.

“Hm?” Those lush lips curled on one side, tempting me to kiss that sexy smirk right from his face. “Admit it. I scare you because you already know how good it would be.”

He leaned close to my ear. “Imagine it. My lips on your skin. Kissing. Licking. Biting you gently until you shivered.”

My eyes drifted shut. And as his warm breath sizzled over my neck and down my spine, my fingers curled against his shirt, and I struggled to keep from melting against him.

“I’d start right here.” He brushed his lips against the soft skin behind my earlobe. Not a kiss. A caress of his lips. One I felt everywhere. “Then I’d move to your throat.” He lifted the hand at my hip and gently trailed his finger down the side of my neck to my collarbone. “I’d take my time. Over the hollow right here.” He very softly skimmed the indent between my neck and my shoulder. “And when I got to the strap of your dress...” He fingered the thin strip of fabric, tracing it all the way from the top of my shoulder down to the square neckline of my dress, so low his touch teased my breast and sent tingles straight to my nipples. “I’d tug it off with my teeth.”

My whole body trembled, and my hands slid to his shoulders. Before I could stop myself I lifted against him and rocked my hips against his—against that heavenly erection that was all but calling my name.

“Mm.” His lips skimmed my throat again. And he whispered, “I think you’d like that.”

I knew I’d like it. And I was pretty damn sure this man could make a woman bark like a dog and enjoy every moment of it.

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ABOUT ELISABETH NAUGHTON: Elisabeth Naughton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. From Elisabeth: “I was never one of those people who knew they wanted to be an author at the age of six. I didn’t have imaginary friends. I didn’t write stories in my journal or entertain my relatives by firelight after Thanksgiving dinner. For the most part, I was just a normal, everyday kid. I liked to read, but I wasn’t exceptional at it. And when my teachers complimented me on my writing abilities, I brushed them off. I did, however, always have a penchant for the unique and absurd. And as my mother told me all throughout my childhood, I should have been an actress—I was a drama queen before my time. “Years ago, my husband bought me Scarlett: The Sequel to Gone With The Wind. If you ever saw the book, you know it’s a long one. I sat and read that thing from cover to cover, and dreamed of one day being a writer. But I didn’t actually try my hand at writing until years later when I quit my teaching job to stay home with my kids. And my husband? After that week of reading where I neglected him and everything else until I finished Scarlett, he vowed never to buy me another book again. Little did he know I’d one day end up sitting at a keyboard all day drafting my own stories. “My writing journey has not been easy. I didn’t just sit down one day, decide I was going to write a book and voila! sell my very first attempt. As most authors will probably agree, the path to publication is filled with hours of work, pulling all-nighters I thought I’d given up in college, sacrifices, rejections, but a love I discovered along the way I just can’t live without. Instead of a big, thick book to read by lamplight (I do read much smaller ones when I get the chance), I’ve traded in my reading obsession for a laptop. And I’ve never been happier. “I’m one of the lucky ones. I have a wonderful family and fabulous husband who put up with my writing—and obsessive personality—even when life is chaotic. More than once my kids have been late to swimming or baseball because I needed just five more minutes to finish a scene. Their support and encouragement mean the world to me. I also have amazing friends and a support network I couldn’t survive without. So to all of you out there who have encouraged me along the way, sent me emails and fan letters, phone calls and congratulations, I just want to say, thank you. You make this whole writing gig that much more enjoyable. I truly wouldn’t be here without you.”  

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All Things Dark & Dirty –Excerpt

Evermore Books – Review & Excerpt

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My Nook, Books & More – Excerpt

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Louise's Book Buzz – Review

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June 20^th

Books 2 Blog – Review & Excerpt

Obsessive Reading Disorder – Review & Excerpt

Ruby's Books –Review & Excerpt

June 21^st

Only One More Page – Review & Excerpt

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June 22^nd

Bookgasms Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Romance Schmomance – Review & Excerpt

Up All Night with Books – Review

 

Undone by Elisabeth Naughton - Review and Giveaway

Undone

by Elisabeth Naughton 

Publication Date: June 5, 2018 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

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Author: Elisabeth Naughton

Publication Date:  5 June 2018

Publisher: Elisabeth Naughton Publishing, LLC

Series:  House of Sin, book 3

Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Dark

Age Recommendation: 18 and Up

Rating: 5 Stars

~ I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ~ 

Behind the doors of the House of Sin, no one is ever safe… I love him. It’s the only truth that matters now. I’ve cast my old life aside and given myself fully to his wants and desires, to the fire he alone ignites inside me. And together, we’ve found strength and salvation in each other. But there are evil forces, people who see me as a threat that must be undone. I trust that our love can withstand any test, but I can’t ignore the growing shadows lurking beyond our door. Because I understand now that those shadows are not waiting to destroy me as I once feared. They’ve come for him. To steal him away from me for good. And to finally and completely engulf him in a sinister world he’s eluded for so long. In the inescapable darkness of the House of Sin… 

My Review:

This was an interesting series for me, one that I will admit in the beginning I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but by the end I was completely enraptured with.  

Throughout the series we have watched Natalie and Luc fall into a deep and honest love.  There were moments of frustration with them where I almost put the book down and stepped away from it, but when all is said and done their mutual lust and first sight becomes a bond that can be torn away and I loved that about this story.  I loved that even when one of them was all drama they never let it stay with them for long.  They learned the very hard lesson of trust and communication and it tool all three books to get there, but it was worth it in the end.  

As odd as it may seem, another thing I loved were the truly emotionally painful moments. This book has some pretty darn moments, moments that might leave the reader completely disgusted with the nature of the 'Sin' that occurs, and honestly it should.  It should leave you appalled at what these people think acceptable and even at times I was appalled with Luc for not standing up to fight it sooner.  I see his reasoning but at the same time you just want to yell at him to make it all stop.  It does all come to a head in the most dramatic ways, and it will leave you shocked at the brutality of it but also cheering because finally, FINALLY the good guys are winning.  

Thankfully for us, the reader, Elisabeth does a wonderful job of taking these harsh moments and bringing them back down and luckily it's mostly through some pretty damn hot steamy moments, ha. I also loved that her characters acknowledged that they used sex as a way to communicate with each other, to find their common and stable ground.  I read so many romance books where every time the characters have a problem the have sex and suddenly everything is okay.  There was a moment in this story where I started to feel that, ugh, not again...can't you just talk to one another feeling but just at that age moment Luc recognized that they weren't fixing their relationship but by having these steam filled moments they were reconnecting and allowing themselves to take a moment and remember who they are together.  It was a really bright spot for me to have the characters say 'yeah, we know, every time you turn around we're making up in a bed but we aren't, not really, we're just coming back together so that we can talk.'   

I really adored this love story, even without all the drama that unfolded around them.  They took us on quite the ride but each step of the way they showed the reader that love does not come easy, it must be worked on, couple must trust in one another, they must communicate, they must forgive.  In the end I love the way it wrapped up for Natalie and Luc, it honestly could not have ended any better...wait, well unless someone took care of Luc's mom, I would have been all down for that, but maybe she'll get hers yet because I’m going crazy feeling like this is not quite the end....dun dun duuuuuuunnnnnn.  Elisabeth Naughton wraps of Luc and Natalie's story, they are HEAing it up right now and I am so happy for them but she leaves just this little hanging possibility that the story isn't quite over and I am totally ready for more!  

~ HAPPY READING ~

Fine out more about the 

First Books in the Series:

Deceived

by Elisabeth Naughton 

Publication Date: May 15, 2018 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

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Some doors were never meant to be opened… 

 I made a fateful mistake. I should never have peeked behind the doors into his forbidden world. But I did, and now I’m a prisoner. Trapped by the man I thought I loved. The man I once foolishly trusted. The man who, despite his lies and deception, I continue to crave. He can melt my resolve with one rough, whispered demand, and I feel myself giving in to the desire he still stirs inside me. And yet, if I want to survive, I must find a way to escape. Because if I don’t, I’m afraid I’ll be consumed by a shadowy world that will ultimately destroy me. 

  Lost forever in his wicked House of Sin…

Forbidden

by Elisabeth Naughton 

Publication Date: April 24, 2018 

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

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She has no idea what lurks behind the forbidden doors of the House of Sin… 

 He is temptation. Forbidden fruit. A craving I can’t seem to resist. I went after him in search of answers, certain he had blood on his hands. Now I’ve fallen prey to his seductive looks and commanding charisma. I know he is a threat. He’s entwined in a dangerous world I don’t understand. But that doesn’t stop me from aching for his touch, for the taste of his wicked lips. Before I can truly surrender to the fire smoldering between us, I need to know more. I have to see behind the doors he keeps firmly locked. I need to discover what he’s hiding in the shadowy world known as the House of Sin… 

  **WARNING!** This book is very sexy, very dark, and very addictive! Contains consensual kink and a dark and dominant hero with a dangerous secret.

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About Elisabeth Naughton

 Before topping multiple bestseller lists—including those of the New York Times, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal—award winning author Elisabeth Naughton taught middle school science. A voracious reader, she soon discovered she had a knack for creating stories with a chemistry of their own. The spark turned into a flame, and Elisabeth now writes full-time. Elisabeth has penned over thirty books and continues to write in multiple genres. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have earned several award nominations, including three prestigious RITA® nominations from Romance Writers of America. In 2017, REPRESSED, the first book in her Deadly Secrets series, won the RITA® for best romantic suspense. Her work has been praised by the Chicago Tribune as being filled with “deadly intrigue, high adrenaline action, and scorchingly hot passion.” Kirkus calls her “a writer talented enough at weaving a yarn to get her readers ensnared in it.” When not dreaming up new stories, Elisabeth can be found spending time with her husband and three children in their western Oregon home, wrangling two needy cats, or chasing after one very rambunctious Dalmatian.

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