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Hot Holiday Hunk Blog Hop

Happy Holidays to everyone – what better way to celebrate this time of year than to heat it up with hot hero hunks?

Ladies meet Ethan (Ruined) and Evan (Wanted) — these are two hot, to-die-for hunks that you’ll definitely want to get to know — both of their books release January 7, 2014. More details here: RUINED ; WANTED

Enter the Rafflecopter Contest for one of the many fabulous prizes up for grabs:

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My Contest

Which hunk do you prefer: Ethan or Evan?

To enter my contest for a $5.00 gift card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble (Winner’s Choice):

You must Do TWO of the Following:

1. Sign up for e-mail updates (upper left corner). One email daily with the day’s posts.

OR:

2. Be or become a fan of Book Reviews & More by Kathy Facebook page

OR:

3. Follow me on Twitter (@BookReviewsMore)

OR:

4. Friend Book Reviews & More by Kathy on Goodreads

Make sure you have filled out the contest entry form:

5. To be eligible to enter contests on Book Reviews and More by Kathy you MUST fill out the contest entry form (found HERE). This form only needs to be filled out ONCE. Your privacy is important to me, and I will not share your information.

And don’t forget to:

6. Leave a comment on this post telling me which hunk you prefer: Ethan or Evan by December 20.

Follow the rest of the Hop HERE.

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Blog Tour Stop, Guest Blog & Contest: Deep Rising by N.R. Rhodes

Meet Jared Caldwell of Deep Rising:

I’ve been at this gig for a while. Nine years. I don’t know that it was something I aspired to do. As a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut or to study dinosaur bones. Of course that was before I grew up. Before it all went to hell in the Middle East. When I came of age, I’d felt honor-bound to enlist. But something in my aptitude tests hinted at . . . unique abilities. Straight out of boot camp, I found myself working for the CIA.

The schooling was tough. The field experiences were tougher. I’ve been bitten, beaten, shot. I’ve been exposed to evils that make bile rise in my throat at the mere hint of the memories. Naw, this life isn’t pretty. James Bond had a death wish, sometimes I wonder if we all do.

You become numb to it after a while. Not immune to the pain or suffering of others, but just a little callous. Sure, there are good people in the world. I know that. We all know that. Without them, I wouldn’t put my life on the line. I have nieces and nephews. Those kids are the cutest things you’ve ever seen! I love my family. I’d be home with them right now if I could, but then my boss just had to go and call . . .

It’s not like I have any say in the missions I take. Orders come in. I respond. This last call though . . . damn. A new form of warfare is emerging. Some psycho has coordinates for strategically detonating landslides. The end game = mega tsunamis. No, really. Sounded like some sci-fi hogwash to me too. But then I saw the damage. An explosion and a landslide off some Italian island resulted in a wave that decimated the Isle of Capri. What’s worse, there are places on the planet that could trigger another tsunami. The coastlines of the US aren’t safe.

So, I have my orders. Intercept and interrogate the person who outlined these scenarios in their scientific research. Problem is, she doesn’t match the characteristics of a terrorist. She’s smart, a real do-gooder by the looks of her records, and she’s insisting she’s innocent. Worse, there’s something about her. Something sexy and intriguing—and yeah, I know I shouldn’t think of a suspect that way.

Come hell or high water—no pun intended—I’ll find out if Lana is a player in this twisted arms game. I want to believe she’s a victim, that she’s just as invested as I am in preventing another catastrophe. But that remains to be seen. One thing for certain, I’m in way over my head . . .


Title: Deep Rising by N.R. Rhodes
An Outside the Lines Novel
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Imprint: Select
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Length: 400 pages

Summary:

In his nine-year stint with the CIA, Jared Caldwell thought he’d seen it all. But when his latest mission instructs him to apprehend a beautiful scientist who’s allegedly linked to a devastating new form of warfare, he isn’t prepared for the prospect of battling man-made tsunamis—or the misplaced feelings he harbors for his number one suspect.

The irony of being accused of crimes her research was intended to prevent isn’t lost on Svetlana Orskya. She also didn’t expect her wish for a strong, sexy man to sweep in and change her life to come true—especially not when he appears, gun in hand, pointed at her.

But time is running out and Jared and Lana must work together to protect the mainland. As the heat between them—and the threat of mass destruction—rises there is more at stake than just their hearts.

Purchase Links: Amazon * B&N * Kobo * iBookstore


Excerpt

Jared pulled a cell phone from the gym bag and zipped it shut again. He dialed the phone. “We’re here,” he said. “Yes, sir. No evidence at this time.” He ended the call. His hand darted so quickly the movement subsisted as only a blur. Catching her arm, he turned her palm over.

Suddenly frightened, Lana tried to withdraw from his unrelenting hold.

“Relax,” he whispered. “I won’t hurt you. I wanted to see if your hands were healing.” He caressed her palm. “Those were some pretty nasty burns you got in Guatemala.” He traced the scabs, his fingertips whispering over her skin. “I have orders to follow if you’re involved. Don’t betray me, Lana,” he warned, in a voice so soft and gentle it made her throat burn. “There are a lot of things I might want to do with you, but causing you pain isn’t among them.”


Author Bio

N. R. Rhodes has worn many hats. She has accumulated degrees in biology, psychology and behavioral neuroscience. A Mensa member and former high school science teacher, she made her way into publishing in a roundabout way and was named Agent of the Year in 2012. It took her a while to figure out what she wanted to do when she “grew up.” But books are the perfect fit. As a literary agent, she makes authors dreams come true–and, with Deep Rising, she decided to indulge in one of her own.

Dividing her time between New Jersey and Florida, she and her incredibly supportive husband enjoy traveling, family and friends. Her stepson Christian is one of her greatest joys.

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Contest

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TRR’s Fall into Romance Blog Hop & Giveaway Sept. 13-21

If you are a fan of romance novels, you won’t want to miss The Romance Reviews Fall into Romance Blog Hop that begins September 13, 12:00am EST and ends on September 21, 11:59pm EST. Over 100 blogs are participating in this fabulous hop that highlights what we love about romance novels! There are contests at each of the stops, so be sure and click the image at the bottom of the post to visit the next blog on the hop.


Fall is just around the corner so you know what that means! Prime reading time! Here are a few of my favorite books and series to add to your TBR pile:

Contemporary Romance: If you like your romances with a little extra steam, then you will want to check out Cat Johnson’s Oklahoma Nights series. Book one, One Night with a Cowboy (read my review HERE) is already in stores and Book Two, Two Times As Hot will be available for purchase September 24.

Contemporary M/M Romance: Newly released, SE Jakes’ Catch a Ghost is a wonderful mix of intrigue, enigmatic and emotionally wounded heroes and steaming hot sex. Read my review HERE and purchase HERE.

Historical Romance: I didn’t review this series, but thought I’d throw something out there for fans of erotic Historical romance. Eliza Lloyd’s Wicked Affairs series is absolutely fabulous. The heroines are strong and the heroes are wicked reformed rakes. My personal favorite novel in the series is Wicked Lord. Click HERE to check out the other books in the series.

How about you? What’s your favorite book?


Contest

I am giving away a $10 gift certificate to Ellora’s Cave or Riptide Publishing (WINNER’S CHOICE). To enter the contest:

You must Do TWO of the Following:

1. Sign up for e-mail updates (upper left corner). One email daily with the day’s posts.

OR:

2. Be or become a fan of Book Reviews & More by Kathy Facebook page

OR:

3. Follow me on Twitter (@BookReviewsMore)

OR:

4. Friend Book Reviews & More by Kathy on Goodreads

Make sure you have filled out the contest entry form:

5. To be eligible to enter contests on Book Reviews and More by Kathy you MUST fill out the contest entry form (found HERE). This form only needs to be filled out ONCE. Your privacy is important to me, and I will not share your information.

And don’t forget to:

6. Tell us what your favorite book is by September 21, 11:59pm EST (Comment moderation is on, so if you don’t see your comment right away, DO NOT resubmit).

The winner will be selected by RANDOM.ORG. September 22.


To follow the Blog Hop or register and/or login (upper right corner) at The Romance Reviews, click on the graphic below:

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Who’s Your Wicked Lover Blog Hop

It’s a blog hop to celebrate the release of Ours to Love, book seven of Shayla Black’s Wicked Lovers series.

Summary:

Wicked Lovers, Book 7

Between two brothers…
Xander Santiago spent years living it up as a billionaire playboy. Never given a chance to lead his family business in the boardroom, he became a Master in the bedroom instead. His older brother inherited the company and worked tirelessly to make it an empire. But while the cutthroat corporate espionage took its toll on Javier, nothing was as devastating as the seemingly senseless murder of his wife. It propelled him into a year of punishing rage and guilt…until Xander came to his rescue.

Comes an irresistible woman …
Eager to rejuvenate Javier’s life, Xander shanghais him to Louisiana where they meet the beautiful London McLane. After surviving a decade of tragedy and struggle, London is determined to make a fresh start—and these sexy billionaire brothers are more than willing to help. In every way. And London is stunned to find herself open to every heated suggestion…and desperately hoping that her love will heal them.

And inescapable danger …
But a killer with a hidden motive is watching, on a single-minded mission to destroy everything the Santiago brothers hold dear, especially London. And as fear and desire collide, every passionate beat of her heart could be her last.

Purchase Links: Amazon (Paperback) * Kindle * Barnes & Noble (Paperback) * Nook


Contest Info:

Now for my contest. I am giving away a $5.00 gift certificate to Amazon or Barnes & Noble (winner’s choice). If you are a fan of the Wicked Lovers series, tell me who your favorite hero is. Not a fan? Then tell me who your favorite book hero is. To enter contests on Book Reviews & More by Kathy:

You must Do TWO of the Following:

1. Sign up for e-mail updates (upper left corner). One email daily with the day’s posts.

OR:

2. Be or become a fan of Book Reviews & More by Kathy Facebook page

OR:

3. Follow me on Twitter (@BookReviewsMore)

OR:

4. Friend Book Reviews & More by Kathy on Goodreads

Make sure you have filled out the contest entry form:

5. To be eligible to enter contests on Book Reviews and More by Kathy you MUST fill out the contest entry form (found HERE). This form only needs to be filled out ONCE. Your privacy is important to me, and I will not share your information.

And don’t forget to:

6. Tell me who your favorite hero is from the Wicked Lovers series. Not a fan? Then tell me who your favorite book hero is. Contest ends 10 PM Mountain Time Monday May 12.


To enter the contest for Shayla Black’s Kinde Fire Giveaway, fill out the rafflecopter form below:

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Click the following link to follow the rest of the Hop and enter for your chance to win more fabulous prizes!!

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Heartbreaker Blog Hop & Contest

I confess. I like my heroes to be heartbreakers. But only in the sense that they have an emotional obstacle to overcome. And that in turn makes them a heartthrob for me!

I was having trouble coming up with who my favorite heartbreaker is for this tour until I read Olivia Cunning’s newest Sinners on Tour release Hot Ticket. And I totally fell for Jace Seymour. He has a traumatic past that he has been unable to overcome and he has a secret kink to help him cope with his emotional pain. (You can read my review of Hot Ticket HERE). Not only is he my favorite Heartbreaker, but he is now my favorite rocker too!!!

How about you? Do you prefer your heroes to be heartbreakers or heartthrobs? Do you have a favorite? Don’t forget to leave your e-mail address along with your comment to be entered in the drawing for the Grand Prizes (see below). Complete contest rules are below.


Are our heroes heartthrobs or heartbreakers? Or are they just the same thing? Yummy right? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner for this blog hop and we’re gearing up to see what exactly is a heartbreaker. Is the song playing in your head line mine? “Cuz he’s a heartbreaker!” We love those sexy men, but what about those times in the story when they aren’t perfect. Because come on, we know they aren’t perfect. What makes those men heartbreakers? What can those guys do to make it better? Is there a way to grovel? Come on! Tell me about your heartbreaker!!

Almost 300 bloggers have giveaways and posts about those men we love!

But that’s not all….

We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!

Now what are those prizes?

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more (US entries ONLY)!
Book Reviews & More by Kathy prize is a $5.00 gift certificate to Amazon or Barnes & Noble (WINNER’S CHOICE).

Follow the rest of the Blog Hop HERE.

To enter just the Grand Prize contest, answer the question: Do you prefer your heroes to be heartbreakers or heartthrobs? Do you have a favorite? Be sure and leave your e-mail address too. ****COMMENT MODERATION IS ON, SO DO NOT BE SURPRISED IF YOU DO NOT IMMEDIATELY SEE YOUR COMMENT.****

For your entry to also be eligible for my contest for a $5.00 gift certificate to either Amazon or Barnes & Noble (WINNER’S CHOICE):

You must Do TWO of the Following:

1. Sign up for e-mail updates (upper left corner). One email daily with the day’s posts.

OR:

2. Be or become a fan of Book Reviews & More by Kathy Facebook page

OR:

3. Follow me on Twitter (@BookReviewsMore)

OR:

4. Friend Book Reviews & More by Kathy on Goodreads

Make sure you have filled out the contest entry form:

5. To be eligible to enter contests on Book Reviews and More by Kathy you MUST fill out the contest entry form (found HERE). If the contest form is not working, please CLICK HERE to e-mail me the following information:

Subject: Contest Entry Form

In the body of the e-mail include the following info: Facebook Fan Name
Twitter Follower Name
Goodreads Name
If you have subscribed by e-mail, the e-mail address you signed up with
What eBook format you prefer
What e-mail address to send you prize to

This form only needs to be filled out ONCE. Your privacy is important to me, and I will not share your information.

****THE CONTEST FOR THE $5.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE ENDS 10 PM MOUNTAIN TIME MONDAY FEBRUARY 11th.****

The winner of my contest will be selected using random.org and contacted Tuesday February 12th.

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TRR Romance Madness Blog Hop & Giveaway

If you are a fan of romance novels, you won’t want to miss The Romance Reviews Romance Madness Blog Hop that begins January 25, 12:00am EST and ends on January 29, 11:59pm EST. Over 50 blogs are participating in this fabulous hop that highlights what we love about romance novels! There are contests at each of the stops, so be sure and click the image at the bottom of the post to visit the next blog on the hop.


I could not decide which book I love the most, so I am showcasing my favorite series instead. I just adore Shannon Stacey’s wonderful Kowalski Family series. The novels in the series are emotional yet humorous. The family support for one another is tremendous and the best part of the series. The characters are lovable and well-developed and the storylines are believable. The novels can be read as standalone stories, but you won’t want to miss one entertaining, love filled installment of this wonderful series.

***As of January 24th, 2013, the first book in the series, Exclusively Yours is free at Carina Press, Amazon, Kobo and Barnes & Noble . Please check the price to make sure it is still free before purchasing.***

Click HERE to read my reviews of Yours to Keep, All He Ever Needed and All He Ever Desired.


Here is the eBook up for grabs in this giveaway:

Title: All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey (release date 1/21/13)
The Kowalskis
Publisher: Carina Press
Genre: Contemporary, Romance

Summary:

Josh Kowalski is tired of holding down the fort–better known as the Northern Star Lodge–while his siblings are off living their dreams. Now that his oldest brother has returned to Whitford, Maine for good, Josh is free to chase some dreams of his own.

As the daughter of the lodge’s longtime housekeeper, Katie Davis grew up alongside the Kowalski kids. Though she’s always been “one of the guys”, her feelings for Josh are anything but sisterly. And after a hot late-night encounter in the kitchen, it’s clear Josh finally sees her as the woman she is.

Katie’s been waiting years for Josh to notice her, but now that he has, she’s afraid it’s too late. Giving her heart to a man who can’t wait to leave town is one sure way to have it broken. But Josh keeps coming up with excuses not to leave–could it be that everything he’s ever wanted is closer than he could have imagined?


To enter the contest for All He Ever Dreamed:

You must Do TWO of the Following:

1. Sign up for e-mail updates (upper left corner). One email daily with the day’s posts.

OR:

2. Be or become a fan of Book Reviews & More by Kathy Facebook page

OR:

3. Follow me on Twitter (@BookReviewsMore)

OR:

4. Friend Book Reviews & More by Kathy on Goodreads

Make sure you have filled out the contest entry form:

5. To be eligible to enter contests on Book Reviews and More by Kathy you MUST fill out the contest entry form (found HERE). This form only needs to be filled out ONCE. Your privacy is important to me, and I will not share your information.

And don’t forget to:

6. Leave a comment on this post by 10 PM Mountain Time Tuesday January 29th.

It’s that easy! The winner will be selected using random.org. The winner will be posted HERE on Wednesday.

***The eBook in this giveaway has been purchased by Book Reviews & More by Kathy.***


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