Monday, March 31, 2014

Blog Tour, Giveaway & Review of Frenched by Melanie Harlow


Title: Frenched
Author: Melanie Harlow
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Length: 336 pages
Release Date: March 16, 2014

 





Mia Devine plans over-the-top weddings for a living. So when it comes to her own nuptials, she spares no expense—hand engraved invitations, Vera Wang gown, luxury honeymoon in France. And since her fiancé is Tucker Branch, playboy heir and notorious flirt, local media is obsessed with every little detail.

Which is why it really sucks when he jilts her a week before the wedding.

Mortified, Mia wants nothing more than to crawl under her newly monogrammed sheets and plan a funeral for her dignity, right after blabbing to the world how fitting it is that Tucker will inherit a bolt and screw company, because that’s all he wants to do—screw, and bolt. And he doesn’t do either with much finesse.

When her friends convince her that bitter tastes better when it’s drowned in Bordeaux, she grits her teeth and packs her bags, determined to make the best of a week in Paris alone.

She never planned on meeting Lucas Fournier.

The free-spirited musician’s scruffy good looks and less-than-sympathetic ear annoy her at first, but when she takes him up on his offer to show her around the city, she discovers that the romance of Paris isn’t just a myth.

Nor is the simultaneous O.

The last thing Mia needs is another doomed love affair, but since she only has a week, she figures she might as well enjoy La Vie en O with Lucas while she can. But each day—and night—with him is better than the last, and suddenly her heart is telling her this is more than a rebound fling.

Is it just the seduction of Paris…or could this be the real thing?





Wonderfully written story by Melanie Harlow of a young woman (Mia Devine) jilted one week before her dream-spectacular wedding

She is a strong character of a woman trying to exert control over her life by keeping lists of goals, things to do, scheduling what clothes to wear,etc. She is so lost in keeping control of the details that she has lost track of the purpose to life and living for the moment.

I loved her friends Erin and Coco. As BFFs they are the best. They are there to help Mia pick up the pieces and encourage her to take an adventure, step out of her very organized world, and experience her Paris honeymoon, even if by herself.

Lucas is definitely the wild card here. He is a "gift-wrapped" present from Fate placed in Mia's path at a crucial moment. He is delightfully well-adjusted, down to earth, and positively "yummie". What appears to be a one night stand starts a series of unforgettable events. He is the master "professor" in Mia's life who rekindles the desire for adventure and living life for the moment.

You will not soon forget these two lovers! This is a standalone book... yet, at the end, I kept hoping for more. I would love to know what happens next in our characters' lives. I wonder if you will feel the same way?






About the Author 
Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her lipstick red, and her history with the naughty bits left in. I write New Adult historical and contemporary stories.







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Entangled Indulgence Release Day Blast| Giveaway & Review of Hollywood Temptation by Scarlet Wilson


Title: Hollywood Temptation
Author: Scarlet Wilson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 154 pages
Release Date: March 31, 2014

Today is release day for three amazing Entangled Indulgence titles and we are excited to share them all with you. There's a little something for everyone this month so read on to find out more about them. They are Risky Return by Nicole Helm, Mad About You by Nicole Kilby, and Hollywood Temptation by Scarlet Wilson

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Hollywood surgeon Colt Travers needs a new receptionist ASAP. When the adorable—and completely broke—Selena Harris comes in needing stitches, he takes a risk and hires her on the spot. She can pay off her bill, and he won’t have to answer the phone anymore. They're opposites in every way, and she's exactly what he doesn’t want in a woman—impulsive, carefree, and amusing. He's trying to resist her, but the longer she's around, the further he sinks into temptation.

Selena never meant to get herself in such deep financial straits. LA has way too much temptation, from high-end shopping to gorgeous men, and now her life is in chaos. But Colt is different—responsible and noble—and although their chemistry is off the charts, he’s keeping her at arm’s length. She's determined to win his trust--and his heart--but will the secrets she's desperately trying to hide ruin their chance for a big Hollywood happy ending?


Selena grows up from a bratty spoiled young woman to a responsible, independent delight.  She has a natural spark and humor that will keep you wondering what she will come up next.

The scenes with Dr. "McHOT" Travers are adorable as their banter goes from normal flirting to erotic visualizations of what they each want to do to the other.

This was an entertaining read and to top it off... it is releasing with a 99 CENTS price tag!


About the Author
Scarlet Wilson wrote her first story aged 8 and has never stopped. Her family have fond memories of 'Shirley and the Magic Purse' with its army of mice, all with names beginning with the letter 'm'. An avid reader Scarlet started with every Enid Blyton book, moved on to the Chalet School and many years later found Harlequin Mills and Boon.
She's worked in the health service for over 20 years, training as a nurse and a health visitor, and now currently working within public health. For her, finding medical romances was a match made in heaven.
She joined the RNA New Writers Scheme and was delighted two years later to get The Call as a medical romance writer.
Scarlet lives on the West Coast of Scotland with her fiancé and their two sons.


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Entangled Indulgence Release Day Blast| Giveaway & Review of Mad About You by Joan Kilby


Title: Mad About You
Author: Joan Kilby
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 142 pages
Release Date: March 31, 2014

Today is release day for three amazing Entangled Indulgence titles and we are excited to share them all with you. There's a little something for everyone this month so read on to find out more about them. They are Risky Return by Nicole Helm, Mad About You by Nicole Kilby, and Hollywood Temptation by Scarlet Wilson

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A man she can’t refuse… 
Accountant Cassy Morris knows she’s putting her heart on the line when she agrees to move in with her best friend, multi-millionaire geek Scott Thornton. The arrangement is purely business: she’ll manage his nanotechnology lab and find an angel investor for his revolutionary new product. But there’s a problem: she’s loved him forever even though he’s only ever regarded her as a friend. She’ll have to harden her heart to survive their arrangement.
 A woman he can’t resist…When Scott is named Seattle’s sexiest man, the unexpected attention from women threatens to get in the way of him meeting his project deadline. Once again, Cassy steps up to the plate, this time pretending to be his fiancé to keep the women away. But a lifetime of repressed sexual tension explodes within her and before long she and Scott are entwined in a passionate affair. Will Scott be able to convince Cassy to trust his feelings and turn their fake engagement into reality?


I love me a geek! This story was such a delight to read... romantic, sparky female lead, hot and sexy geek male lead, and a plot line full of excitement and twists. Who could ask for more?

I love the changes Cassy and Scott go through. They have been friends since they were seven years old. Hard and fast, they have fought, supported each other, and most of all encouraged and helped each other through life.

Scott never realized Cassy has been in love with him all these years. Heck, he did not know HE was in love with her. They have both been reluctant to alter the parameters of their friendship... it is too important to keep being friends and not alter that.

I loved the scene in the honeymoon suite. Those two were simmering deep down with lust and expectation. The nervousness they both were experiencing was a great added bonus.

This story goes to show you, it is not impossible to teach a geek a little romance!



About the Author

Joan Kilby is the award-winning author of over twenty romance novels. Originally from Canada, Joan studied to be a marine biologist and worked for many years in the field of environmental biology. In mid-life she returned to her first love--writing--and never looked back. These days Joan lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and three children. She loves to cook and grows her own herbs, fruit and vegetables. Other interests include hiking, yoga and travel. She once spent six months sailing the South Pacific on a fifty-five foot sailboat built and skippered by her father. Joan belongs to Toastmasters International and is an accomplished speaker--teaching romance writing and giving talks to community organizations. When she’s not working on her latest book she can often be found in a sidewalk café, sipping a latte and indulging in her favorite occupation--people watching.


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Entangled Indulgence Release Day Blast| Giveaway & Review of Risky Return by Nicole Helm


Title: Risky Return
Author: Nicole Helm
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: March 31, 2014



Today is release day for three amazing Entangled Indulgence titles and we are excited to share them all with you. There's a little something for everyone this month so read on to find out more about them. They are Risky Return by Nicole Helm, Mad About You by Nicole Kilby, and Hollywood Temptation by Scarlet Wilson


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Blackmail never felt so right.

Celia Grant has spent the last ten years keeping her past at bay, building her Hollywood reputation as America's Sweetheart. When ex-boyfriend Ryan Harrington threatens to reveal her darkest secrets, she has no choice but to return to Demo, Kansas, and the people she left behind. In exchange for Ryan's silence, she will appear in a reality television show that promises to save his family's legacy.

Ryan Harrington knows an opportunity when he sees one, and using Celia to save his family is one he can’t ignore. But he didn’t count on the pull they still have on each other.

Celia reminds herself that she and Ryan were never destined to have a happily ever after ending like in the movies she stars in. But even as the ghosts of her past refuse to be suppressed any longer, she finds herself tempted by the hopes of a love she never thought she could have.
 Between secrets, fame, and love, Celia’s made the riskiest return of all.


You can really pity Celia for not having the strength to stand up to her mother. After all the abuse she took from her father growing up, any mother would have protected her child. Not Cathy. She took the easy way out. Celia had to defend herself and the only person she could count on was Ryan and his grandad Millard.

Now with Cathy blackmailing her own daughter, Celia is a nervous wreck. Ryan also wants on last favor before agreeing to annul their marriage and all is caving in.

I enjoyed this story's plotline. It is after all a story of succeeding and following your dreams. It also touches on priorities and making certain you follow your heart in seeking happiness.

One concern was the length of the story. I must admit I did skip around a bit when the story was re-telling what we already knew... sorry! All in all it is a good book to read.




About the Author
Nicole Helm grew up with her nose in a book and a dream of becoming a writer. Luckily, after a few failed career choices, a husband, and two kids, she gets to pursue that dream. There is nothing Nicole enjoys more than writing about strong women and the handsome men who win their hearts.

Nicole lives in Missouri with her husband and two sons, and writes her novels one baby’s nap at a time. She’s slightly (okay, totally) addicted to Twitter (@nicolethelm), loves watching the St. Louis Cardinals, and, much to her husband’s dismay, just about any reality competition show.


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