Cage - by Harper Sloan - Blog Tour Kick Off

 

Twinsie Talk is honored to be hosting this two week blog tour for Harper Sloan

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Synopsis:

"Alpha heroes you'll want to kidnap and keep, heroines to root for, and sizzling love scenes with emotional punch." Carly Phillips, NY Times Bestselling Author

Greg Cage was born to protect. While growing up, he was his mother and sister’s shield against the world… until he failed. For the last decade, he has carried that guilt and need for vengeance around… until it was stripped from him. Now, with his best friend getting married and no longer needing his protection, he is even more lost, completely adrift, and desperate for some control. All he has ever known was how to protect: his family, his friends, and his country. Can he go against everything he has ever known, and give up that control?

Melissa Larson will never let anyone hold the reins in her life. She has been the rock in her family for more years than she can remember, and the fight to keep them together is her main priority right now. She has always been fiercely independent and proud. The last thing she will ever do is ask for someone else’s help. But when that choice is out of her control, forcing her to rely on others to save her and her family, and pick up the pieces that are left, will she be able to let someone else be her strength?

The second Greg locks eyes with Meli, he knows that she is someone he needs. Someone he craves. Meli knew the second she met Greg that he would be nothing but trouble and heartache. Her life takes an unexpected turn, and that bitch Fate is back to wreak more havoc on another member of the Corps family.

All hell breaks loose, leaving Greg no choice but to call in a favor. He hooks back up with his old friend Braxxon Breaker from the Breakneck MC. Together, they make sure that nothing threatens anyone Greg loves again.

CAGE is a complete story with a HEA.

Brenda's Review --
I was privileged enough to be a beta reader for this book!!  All I can say is....I fell in love with Greg Cage in Axel....I now am infatuated by him!!  He is the epitome of Alpha Male... HOT, protective, tough, HOT, cool as hell, loves kids, HOT, loves with his whole heart, oh and super HOT!! 

I mean seriously, look at those eyes!!!  oh my!!!

 

Wow!! Where to begin with Greg Cage. I fell in love with him in Axel. His big brother alpha persona in Axel was a big hit with me. He wasn't looking to get sexually involved with these girls he needed to protect, he just needed to take care of them.

Now in Cage, we get his reason for his need to "protect". He's had a tragedy in his life that he feels very guilty for. Now he wants to protect any female that he cars about.

Cage is not a one-woman guy....and with looks like his (holy hotness) he has no problem finding them...Hell, he doesn't need to find him! They are dropping in front of him! Girls don't tell him NO, and when you see him, you know WHY!!

In walks Melissa into his life....He is immediately drawn to her. Melissa (Meli) has had her own share of tragedy and is not interested in finding a man..... no matter how attractive!!

Of course Cage cannot figure out why this woman will not succumb to him....all the others do. So this challenges him. and boy, he gets a challenge!!

 

THIS BOOK IS HOT AND STEAMY!!! HOLY CRAP!!! If you thought Axel was hot and steamy (and he was) - then watch out, cuz your kindle may just combust!!!

There's also a lot of emotional scenes in the story! I was, at one point, sobbing my eyes out!! soo touching!!!

Anyway....what are you still reading this for....go....one-click now!!!

 

 

 

 Melinda's Review

Oh we're to start. I absolutely loved this book.....hot alpha guys, chic with attitude, then there is Sway (god I love him cracks me up).

This starts with Greg taking Nate to the Doctor's Office, as a favor to Izzy, and meeting the Hot nurse, Melissa, with Nate's puke all over his shirt. Nothing like making a great first impression. I love the fact Cage calls Melissa "Beauty" because after several run ins with her he still has yet to get her name. Melissa is great no whinny, wimpy girl here. She puts up with Mandy, who is Greg's old cray cray F**k buddy and seems to put her in her place on their first meeting. Which brings me to my First favorite line which comes from Melissa right after she puts Mandy on the dance floor at the bar and gives her a piece of her mind.

 "You do not look at me. You do not talk to me. You definitely do not touch me. Now, get your ass off the floor. You look ridiculous."

Melissa has things going on in her personal life that she doesn't want to get involved with Cage but as we all know like any other great alpha male Greg is having no part of that. He gets her to open up to him and when she unloads, her family demons haunt him.

I absolutely love seeing the interactions between Sway and the guys. I was laughing out loud while reading the entire sidewalk glitter painting scene. I found myself secretly wishing there were more scenes with Sway. Seeing Greg interact with Melissa’s nephew, Cohen, the whole red cape and ninja scene made me fall in love with Greg. 

This book took me on an emotional roller-coaster ride from laughing like a hyena to balling my eyes out. There were twists I didn't see coming and we meet a friend of Cage's...I'm going to have to find out more about that man. I loved how we get to see the badass and loving caring side of Greg Cage.  I am ready to see more of these wonderful mysterious men in the upcoming books. 

Both Melinda and Brenda rate this book 5 stars!!!! and Harper, I know you're reading this...... SWAY ALSO GETS 5 STARS!!!  How could anyone NOT love glitter!!!  We want a story for Sway!!!! 

Buy Links:

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Cage-Corps-Security-ebook/dp/B00F28ICBE/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1379533329&sr=1-2

Amazon UK:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00F28ICBE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1379087923&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Barnes & Noble:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cage-harper-sloan/1116861112?ean=2940148809333

Smashwords:

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/355593

Author info

Harper lives in small town Georgia just a short drive from her hometown of Peachtree City. She (and her 3 daughters) enjoy ruling the house they dubbed 'Estrogen Ocean', much to her husband’s chagrin. Harper has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books; you can almost ALWAYS find her with her ereader attached. As an ex-reviewer and blogger, Harper's passion for reading runs deep. It wasn't until 'Axel' decided to take up residence that she realized her true calling.

She started using writing as a way to unwind when the house went to sleep at night; and with a house full of crazy it was the perfect way to just relax. It didn't take long before a head full of very demanding alphas would stop at nothing to have their story told.

 Social Links:

Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/Harper_sloan

Amazon:   (will send out once it is live)

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/harpersloanbooks

Twitter:  harpersloan

Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/HarperSloan/

Instagram @harper_sloan

Email authorharpersloan@gmail.com

 

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Handcuffed by Her Hero by Angel Payne

 
 Blurb:
 Between a rock and a hard place.
To Sergeant Zeke Hayes, the expression has always been a non-factor. There's never been a situation he can't blast, punch, negotiate or smart-ass his way out of, which makes him the perfect fit for his Special Forces battalion--and a natural-born Dominant who's made a lot of submissives happy from Mt. Rainier to Vancouver.

That all changes when Rayna Chestain enters his world.

A rock.
From the moment Z snatches Rayna from the lair of a South Asian slave trafficker, his inner grizzly roars to life with protective intensity. This is a huge damn problem, because Z isn't wired to be a one-woman man. Growing up an orphan on the streets of Seattle has taught him that beyond a few hours in a dungeon, trust means disappointment and love leads to agony. But here he is, in the remote wilderness escape he'd promised not to share with anyone, harboring Rayna from a fiend who now wants his pound of revenge flesh from her--in the form of her beating heart. Zeke will stop at nothing to keep Rayna safe, even asking his SFG brothers to join him in the fight to hold his fortress secure.

A hard place.
Sheltering Rayna? Z's never done anything more right in his life. But wanting her? Dreaming of her body beneath him, bound and surrendering to his domination? It's the most forbidden fruit he can crave...and the only thing he can't stop thinking about.

A new beginning?
This is a dead-end canyon that no rifle, bomb or sweet talk will let Zeke escape from. The only way out is to confront the reality of what Rayna has done to him...the mountain she's moved in his intractable heart

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Angie J's review;

I received this book from the author.

This is the 2nd book in the series but can be read as a stand alone however I would recommend reading book one first.  Sily me is totally reading book 1 now :)

Wowzers, this book has alot of backstory that you find out about in book1.  But if you, like me, didnt read book 1 you will not lbe lost.  Angel does a great job filling in the gaps for you.  So Zeke saved Ray-bird from the crazy human traffickers not once but twice.  The two develop a great friendship and have alot of trust within their connection.

Well Zeke appears after being gone for 2 months on assignment and can't wait to see Rayna.  Well, the first day back things get intense and friendship lines are crossed.  Of course, after feeding Rayna a little bit of untrue information about his evenings plans, Zeke freaks and runs away.  He wants Rayna to think he will be "loving" on another but not really. 

Rayna goes to see her therapist and learns a few secrets about the hero she is caring for.  They knew each other earlier in life and she can't wait to tell him.  WELLLLLLL, she walks in after the session Z has with crazy stalkery chick Luna....growl.....and everything gets critical.  The bad guys come back forcing Z and Ray-bird on the run.  While on the run Rayna and Z find out that she is a true submissive after a few "lessons" shall we say...snickers.

The ending of the book is pretty awesome.  Everything becomes clear on who and what the bad guys want and how he will be getting it.  They also become clear on what Z and Ray-bird will do to be together even though he is pushing her away with everything he has......


About this author:

website

http://www.angelpayne.com/

twitter username

AngelPayneWrtr

Well, hello there! My name is Angel, and I’m so happy to meet you.

Like many, I’ve had a journey to get here.

I’ve loved reading all my life, and have been writing nearly that long, too. I think it started when I penned an 80-page novel about a time-traveling family for a 5th-grade school project. You could say I was hooked. In middle school, I moved to the hardcore stuff: the paragraph-at-a-time “swap-stories” with all my besties. (C’mon…don’t lie…you remember those too!) Needless to say, the stories featured lots of French kissing, mindless groping and angsty drama – but I knew I’d found a niche when I was invited to participate in several more swap-stories on campus.

Some years, various entertainment writing gigs and a half-dozen historical romances later, I discovered the world of erotica – and home. (Not to mention a great place for all that angst I never gave up.) I love this genre – change that to love this genre – and hope my stories speak to your heart as well as your blood pressure, as well as your courage to explore new things and express your truth in beautiful new ways.

And where do I do all this? Well, if you ask my hubz, he’d likely say “on another planet,” especially if I’m in story-brewing mode! The rest of the time, I live in Southern California with him and our gorgeous child, where I’m abnormally interested in travel, coffee, wine, shoes, super heroes, fetish wear, ridiculous pop culture trends – but most of all, hearing from fellow readers and erotica lovers like you!

Remember: play safe, love completely and never, ever be ashamed to live your truth

For the Love of a Cowboy - Sandy Sullivan -- COVER REVEAL!!!

COVER REVEAL!!!!  HOLY ABS!!!

BLURB

Paige Tyler didn’t want to be the preacher’s daughter anymore. She wanted the freedom to live her own life, do what she wanted and find the man of her dreams. What she didn’t expect to find was that man drunk off his ass and needing her assistance to handle three guys wanting to beat him up in a bar fight. Jacob Young’s life was a mess. Finding solace in a bottle of booze was the answer to his guilt-ridden conscious until an angel in leather pulls him up by his boot straps, brushes him off and convinces him life is worth living. Do opposites really attract? Can a cowboy with a wounded heart be the answer to her prayers? It’s all in For the Love of a Cowboy. TBR OCTOBER 14TH

RELATED BOOKS (in reading order)

Make Mine a Cowboy

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DB5MAC2/

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/make-mine-a-cowboy-sandy-sullivan/1115555927?ean=2940044581050

http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=619

Healing a Cowboys Heart

http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=680

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENMV1CC/

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sandy Sullivan is a romance author, who, when not writing, spends her time with her husband Shaun on their farm in middle Tennessee. She loves to ride her horses, play with their dogs and relax on the porch, enjoying the rolling hills of her home south of Nashville. County music is a passion of hers and she loves to listen to it while she writes. She is an avid reader of romance novels and enjoys reading Nora Roberts, Jude Deveraux and Susan Wiggs. Finding new authors and delving into something different helps feed the need for literature. A registered nurse by education, she loves to help people and spread the enjoyment of romance to those around her with her novels. She loves cowboys so you’ll find many of her novels have sexy men in tight jeans and cowboy boots.

Website: http://www.romancestorytime.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sandy-Sullivan/120827420748

Twitter: http://twitter.com/sandys37

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Desperation of Love Blog Tour by Alice Montalvo-Tribue

Book Info:

Title: Desperation of Love 

Author: Alice Montalvo-Tribue

Series: Of Love #2

Available: September 22, 2013

Cover Design: Distorted Edge Designs  https://www.facebook.com/DistortedEdge

Blurb:

 To the outside world, Jordan Burke appears to have the perfect life. A fulfilling career, family and great friends, but looks can be deceiving. Events from her childhood, and a painful secret, keep Jordan isolated and unwilling to commit to any man. For her, every relationship comes with its own expiration date.

Alex Garza has lived in the shadow of his brother’s fame for most of his life. He's an outcast in his own family and never able to put his own needs first. When his brother gives up his career to settle down, Alex is forced to reevaluate his life plans too. Over the past year, his friendship with Jordan has developed into a source of comfort. Now that he has the time to devote to a relationship, can he convince her to take a chance on love or will their painful pasts and a tragic event destroy their future

Excerpt

The sound of the doorbell breaks my train of thought. I walk through the lower level of my house, unsure of who it could be, and check the peephole when I make it to the door. I’m surprised to see Alex standing on the other side. He dropped me off at my car about three hours ago so it’s unexpected that he’s at my house.

I open the door, foregoing a typical greeting. “What are you doing here?” I probe, dropping my gaze and noticing that he’s carrying a duffle bag. “With luggage!” I say, looking back up at him, afraid to know the answer.

 “I need a place to stay,” he says, pushing past me and walking into my living room.

 “What?” I shriek. “How is that even possible? You literally just moved into your house.”

 “I know. There was a water main break on my street. I’m out of my house for a few days and I need a place to crash.”

He must be joking. There’s no way in hell I can let him stay here with me. I can barely control myself around him in public places, let alone the privacy of my own home. “Umm, okay… I’m sorry about that but don’t you have a brother that you can stay with?”

“Yeah, but Victor and Ellie are still newlyweds. I don’t want to be a third wheel. Plus, they’re still busy decorating and fixing up the nursery. They don’t need me there,” he says, shaking his head.

“I don’t need you here!” I practically yell. “You need to go. There are dozens of hotels around here where you can stay for a few nights.”

“After all I’ve done for you, this is how you treat me?” he asks, with a hint of amusement in his voice. It ticks me off that he’s enjoying this so much.

I cross my arms over my chest. “What have you done for me?” I ask defensively.

“Provided comfort, support, and carried your drunken ass home, to name a few.”

“You’re a real piece of work, you know that? Go to a hotel, Alex.”

He drops his bag in the middle of my entryway and stalks over to me. He wraps his arms around my waist and lowers his lips, placing a gentle kiss on my neck. “If you’re worried that I’m going to try to seduce you, I promise I’ll be good.”

I bring my arms up to his chest and push him. “You’re already trying! You’re being bad right now,” I say, exasperated by his clear insanity.

“Bad can be very good, princess.” He grins and turns to pick up his bag. “I’ll just put this in one of your spare bedrooms.” He throws it over his shoulder as he jogs up my stairs. What the hell just happened?

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Angie J's Review:

I received this book from the authors for an honest review.

I read and reviewed the first book of this series and fell in love with Victor and Elle.  While reading I was very interested in hottie older brother Alex and Elle's BFF Jordan.  They seemed to click.  So I was super stoked when I found out this was their book!!!

I started this book and read it in one day.,  I was sucked in with the very first chapter.  Jordan is a girl who keeps men at an arms distance away.  She will date but keeps her heart guarded.  Alex is a guy who travels so he just kinda plays the field all the while hoping to settle down ONE DAY.  Well Jordan and him have a instant chemistry.  They have even had a couple make out sessions but dont tell Elle!!!  Alex moves to town and pretty much moves into Jordan's place...did she want him to...not really but kinda yeah in a round about way.  Alex pushed Jordan to accept the fact they will be together.  When Jordan has to deal with the death of a family member, Alex doesn't give a crap who knows.  he is there for "his girl".  The promise he makes her dad had my tummy doing flip flops......The couple have a few fights and alot of miscommunications but seem to make a go of it until...........A big bomb is dropped in Alex's lap by hi dad.  When he finds out that Jordan knew and kept it from him, he says they are done.  He disappears and leaves Jordan completely broken.  Elle is stunned that Jordan admits her feelings.  She feels bad that she told Jordan (not knowing Alex and Jordan were dating) they are a bad fit and a bad idea.

The story is a really good one and the plot twist was pretty shocking to say the least.  My favorite part of the story is the epilogue.  I love a good HEA.....but then this is why I read romance right???

Desperation of Love Blog Tour

September 30^th

Mommy’s Book Time – Promo, Excpert

Tiffany’s Book Hangover - Promo

Just Booked -  Review, Character POV
Sugar & Spice Book Reviews -  Review

October 1^st

Book Addicts Not So Anonymous- Promo, Excerpt

The Boyfriend Bookmark -  Review, Excerpt

Mommy’s a Book Whore – Review, Character POV

My Fictional Boyfriend & Book Whore Page - Review

October 2^nd

Fictional Boyfriends – Promo, Excerpt

Judging Books by Their Cover - Excerpt

I Feel The Need, The Need to Read -  Review, Excerpt

Book Worms – Review, Excerpt

Talkbooks -  Review, Excerpt

October 3^rd

Rumpled Sheets Blog – Promo, Excerpt

Sarah’s Book Blog -  Review

Stephanie’s Book Report -  Review, Excerpt

It Started with a Book Blog -  Review, Excerpt

October 4^th

A Novel Affair- Promo

Into The Night Reviews- Promo, Excerpt

Twinsie Talk Book Review – Review, Excerpt

If These Boobs Could Talk – Review

October 7^th

A Book Whore’s Obsession- Promo, Excerpt

Rude Girl Book Blog -  Review

Scandalous Book Blog – Review, Character POV

Reading Is My Time Out – Review, Excerpt
Stories and Swag – Review, Excerpt

October 8^th

My Book Muse - Promo, Character POV

Fab Fun and Tantalizing Reads – Promo, Excerpt

Mary Elizabeth’s Crazy Book Obsession -  Review, Author Interview

Books, Coffee & Wine -  Review

Book Addict Mumma – Review, Excerpt

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About the Author:

Alice Montalvo-Tribue lives with her husband and daughter in New Jersey. She has a bachelors degree in communications and is currently working on her masters degree. She spends most of her free time reading, writing, and when the weather permits lounging out on a beach.

Autor Links:

Website:   http://alicemontalvotribue.wordpress.com

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/AMTribue

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alice-Montalvo-Tribue/216980565108887

Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6949931.Alice_Montalvo_Tribue

Book Links:

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/desperation-of-love-alice-montalvo-tribue/1116911333?ean=9781492157090

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/358113