THE RELUCTANT SANTA BY SYLVIA MCDANIEL

  Book Info:

Colin McDermott has one last chance to get Christmas right. Since his mother dropped him off on Christmas Eve never to return, Colin has hated Christmas and sworn never to have children. But this year fate is giving him everything he didn't want. A Santa suit, a child and a chance at love again.














Angie E's Review:

This has got to be the SWEETEST holiday book EVER! I LOVE the blast from the past type stories and Colin gets a HUGE blast. Lol. I got so into the story of Brooke, Olivia and Colin I totally forgot that Gabriella and Devon had a story going on as well. I enjoyed how the author took me away and drew me into the story so deep that I forgot about other characters. When Colin finds out about Olivia, I was on pins and needles. BITING NAILS NERVOUS at his reaction. It was an emotional part of the story. I love watching how his relationship with Olivia and Brooke grew. It was touching. I laughed, had a few tears, and smiled a lot during this book. A few time I felt downright HATRED for Devon, but Gabriella was “a breathe of fresh air”. When Colin learned of his past was probably one of the most emotional parts (HAVE TISSUES HANDY). The SPARK between Colin and Brooke is undeniable after all these years and Sylvia can write one HECK OF A LOVE SCENE *fans self* .







        

Awakening by Elene Sallinger

 

 

Book Blurb:

 

This is the story of Claire Ryan and Evan Lang. 35-year-old Claire joins a local book club for romance readers in order to get over the breakdown of her 10-year relationship, there she meets book shop owner Evan, a dominant man who has never recovered from the sudden death of his submissive wife.

As their relationship develops and they embark on the path of Claire’s submission, it becomes harder and harder for Evan to keep his emotional distance. Claire is open and responsive and he wants her badly, but refuses to let himself go.

As Claire falls deeper in love with Evan, she realises that he is holding back and decides to end their relationship, forcing Evan to confront his own past and his feelings in order to save his new love.

Winner of the New Writing Competition at the Festival of Romance 2011

 

Angie J's Review:

 

Ok so where do I begin with this book? I picked it up when I saw another author I enjoy list this book on her website. I figured 'Why not". The book is about Evan who refused to get over his dead wife even when he sees and falls for Claire. She herself is damaged from years of emotional abuse and physical abuse.
 When the topic of BDSM was brought into the book I was excited because due to a certain trilogy, I have been reading more and more of those types of books. I have found I personally enjoyreading the BDSM books but have found much better reading/authors then the above mentioned trilogy. This book ,however, surprized me because instead of the actual actions of BDSM it is telling you about the correct way to begin a BDSM relationship. The characters spend alot of "getting to know each other" and "trust building" before anything sexual really happens. I found this really refreshing because I enjoyed seeing an author show the "responsible" side of D/s building especially with the fact that people are flocking to this life style without knowing whats right and wrong. Evan was very conccerned with Claire being "green" in the lifestyle and not wanting her already damanged pysche to meet up with a bad person using BDSM as a way to abuse a young, naive girl. So IF you are looking for just a book of naughty BDSM sex, this maynot be the book for you....yes there are realtions BUT the BDSM aspect is very light in comparison to toher books out there. I actually enjoyed the refreshing look at the new popular lifestyle.

 

 

 



JASINDA WILDER GIVEAWAY

Starting Monday 11/12/12 and running till Friday 11/16/12.  TWINSIE TALK will be hosting a  Jasinda Wilder GIVEAWAY. The AWESOME Jasinda has agreed to give away 2 ebooks;  (1) from the BIG GIRLS DO IT series,  (1) from the BIKER BILLIONAIR series annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd  (1) signed BIG GIRLS DO IT paperback. Winner will get to choose which book in the series. This giveaway is only open to US RESIDENTS.......*****SORRY****   All you have to do to enter the contest is go to the JASINDA WILDER GIVEAWAY page on Twinsie Talk blog and enter the rafflecopter. IT'S THAT EASY!!!!!! Also if you could show Jasinda some LOVE and 'LIKE" her page on Amazon Jasinda Wilder on Amazon

The Reluctant Santa by Sylvia McDaniels

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Book Blurb:

Colin McDermott has one last chance to get Christmas right. Since his mother dropped him off on Christmas Eve never to return, Colin has hated Christmas and sworn never to have children. But this year fate is giving him everything he didn't want. A Santa suit, a child and a chance at love again.

Both Angie's request:

This an amazing story by a great author.  She is going to donate proceeds of this book to an animal shelter.  We have alink down below for you to buy a copy for a friend or family member.  Animal shelters are in need of money and this is a great way to help while enjoying a wonderful story.

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DEFENSIVE ZONE BY BIANCA SUMMERLAND

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Silver Delgado has gained control of The Dartmouth Cobras—and lost control of her life. Hockey might be the family business, but it's never interested Silver. Until her father's health decline thrusts responsibility for the team he owns straight into her hands. Now she has to find a way to get the team more fans, and establish herself as the new owner. Which means standing up to Dean Richter, the general manager and the advisor her father has forced on her. The fact that their 'business relationship' started with her over his lap at his BDSM club shouldn't be too much of a problem. Their hot one night stand meant nothing! But how can she earn his respect when he sees her as submissive? Can they separate work and the lifestyle she's curious to explore? Balancing her new life away from Hollywood, living among people who see her as the selfish Delgado princess, has her feeling lost and alone until Landon Bower, the Cobras new Goalie slips into her life and becomes her best—and only—friend. The time they spend together makes everything else bearable, but before long his eyes meet hers with more than friendship, reflecting what she feels. Which could ruin everything. Two Dominant men who see past her pretty mask and the shallow image she portrayed to the flashing cameras. A gentle attack from both sides that she can't hope to block unless she learns how to play. But she's getting the hang of the game.


ANGIE E'S REVIEW:

So I’m going to start this off by saying…..I FREAKING LOVE SILVER….She’s so bratty that she kept me wanting to read more just to see what she’d smart off next. I loved the start of the book getting to see the wedding/collaring/marking ceremony of Oriana, Max, Sloan, and Dominik. I hate that the relationship between Silver and Oriana has gone so sour. Silver takes on her new role as owner and has some struggles. After making a HUGE mistake her father makes Dom Dean Richter a co owner. Silver is determined more than ever to prove herself to her father and everyone else. Dean notices Silver at the wedding and is interest d from the minute she walked into his club trying to play a SUB with her 2 boyfriends. After watching her get into some trouble he realizes she is in need of a punishment with Dean will deliver. Silver and Dean try to maintain their professional relationship HOWEVER those needs get in the way. Silver and Dean so SOOOOOO SEXY together… HOT, HOT, HOT. On the other hand Silver also meets Landon who preformed her aftercare at the club and has made a NEW FRIEND. After spending more and more time together maintaining that friendship becomes HARD (no pun intended) to do. Dean knows he loves her and will do anything for her including sharing her with Landon. When they all 3 finally get together. WOW!!!!! SMOKING HOT!!!!! I love all the turns and twist in this book. You can never know whats gonna happen next. I’m so happy that Silver got her HEA. I’m TOTALLY PISSED OFF at Mr. Delgado. BUT….Again I have to say HOCKEY has never been so sexy. Another well written book and Bianca’s hockey knowledge is totally WOWING me…. I’m actually thinking ( YES I’M THINKING) I might like to watch a hockey game………Wonder if they are all as sexy as Dean, Landon, Max, Sloan, and Dominik ? OH back to my review. HIGHLY recommend this series. This was the 2nd book and I LOVED it more than the first…..At this rate I’m stoked to read Breakaway. I’m sure it will be just as good as the other 2. GREAT JOB BIANCA………………..I think you have turned me into a “PUCK BUNNY” !

Escalation Clause by Liz Crowe

 

Book Blurb:

Young love burns hot and bright. Soul mates are found, then lost in the blink of an eye. When young widow Maureen Gordon Taylor meets her daughter's sexy soccer coach, her body and heart slowly unthaw. But will holding tight to the past cost her a future?

A devastating blow shatters a family's fragile happiness. Rob Freitag and Lila Warren now confront life without the emotional glue that once bound them, but a shared goal brings them back together. Is it enough to make them whole again and become the family they were meant to be?

Mutual trust is hard won for the Gordons. When tragedy strikes, Jack and Sara’s lives are sent into a tailspin. To keep her family from falling apart, she must force Jack to admit his deepest fears. After everything they’ve been through, can they revive the spark and move to the next stage of marital fulfillment?

The sweeping saga of the Stewart Realty series continues as long-time friends learn to rely on each other, and to grab hold of happiness before it's too late

 

 

Angie J's Review:

 

Ok where the heck do I start??? DONT READ THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT READ BOOKS 1-5!!!!!  Ok now thats outta the way.......This book is probably the best in the series for a multitude of reasons. I love going back in time to see a young Jack and his friends. I loved getting to know Brandis as a young man and meet/court (behind Jack's back ) Mo. I think the introduction of Rafe was great too because he is sooo stubborn like the Gordon family so he will definately have to hold his own!!

I love that Liz keeps the future story lines up and fresh. We still have some Jack and Sara drama because they are both so much alike that they cant open up fully to the other. Do I need to discuss the Shannon scene...ugh Sara!!!! We get to see Rob and Lila dealing with the loss of Blake. We get to see a bit of Kyle and Shannon's story and Evan and Julie's story developing as well. (Pitter patter goes my heart at the mention of Kyle.) This book has alot of plots going but never to many to be confusing. This book in the series is doing a great job begining to wrap up the "family" and start the kids books. Speaking of the kids, I am sooo very excited after the epilogue's secrets about Gabe...SQUEEEE...dont wanna spoiler anything to anyone but OMG killer!!! Which anyone who reads Liz's books know that her epilogues are amazing!!!!!!!

I have to say my favorite scenes were the fighting with baby/toddler boys Brandis and Gabe....frenemies for sure !! However my favorite "adult scene" was definately the wax scene. This was a great scene where Sara takes control and as we know Jack isnt a fan of losing control.....nicely done there Ms. Crowe...niiicely done!! Ok and I must admit I did get the giggles when Jack was telling Mo about what she will and wont be doing with Rafe toward the end of the booki...classic scene for a Gordon family member.

Ok so again I find myself rambling but seriously this series is sooooo amazing I just cant not talk about it or promote it. The books get better and better. If you havent tried a book your need to. You will not be dissappointed...angry and irritated but never dissappointed in her books!

 

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Escalation Clause (Stewart Realty Series)

Fan Girl moment with Author Liz Crowe

Ok, many of you who follow or read our blog know I am a uber Liz fan.  I was introduced to her books by a dear friend Cyn and haven't looked back.  I was so excited to be apart of her first hometown book signing, book reading, and Q and A session.  I got my local book club girls to take the 6 hours drive to Ann Arbor, this past weekend, to be a part of her 6th book release for Escalation Clause. 

Liz was such a gracious host as was her publisher Beth-Ann.  We met them at the Tap Room located in the Wolverine Brewing Company.  We got to take a tour of her brewery which was cool since she writes all about beer and brewing so now some things made a lot of sense.  After we hung out and had some delicious beer before getting taken all around Ann Arbor to see the sights of the book.  We saw the Penthouse where Jack and Sara first met. The Chop Shop where they had dinner. The Ark where Craig and Suz had a few dates. The ICE CREAM place that little Katie loved and I can agree and tell you to how great it was.....We also got to see a few new sights that will be in her newest release.  We ate dinner at the Prickly Pear and saw Vinology plus an alley where Liz says "some stuff will happen" *wink*.

Dinner was so fun because we sat with another fan from Canada, her hubby, Liz's mom and Beth-Ann.  The drinks were flowing as was the conversation.  We got this free access time to talk about the books, her characters and what drives her to do what she does.  It was so amazing getting this one on one time from her and seeing her personality show through in her characters.

The day of the signing was such a blur.  My friends and I retoured the sights taking pictures this time....DUH ANGIE.  After,  we went to the book store and made sure to buy our copies of the new book from this store.  You gotta remember to support the local/indie bookstores too peps!!  :)  When the reading began, we were all giggles because its fun to remember those first few moments with a character plus the first time Jack and Sara meet it is pretty intense and funny.  After the reading, Liz answered any and all questions from books, characters, to information about independent publishing.  When we were all done back to the tap room we went.  We got there and met a few local fans who skipped the signing but came to the Tap Room to meet and chat.  In fine form, Liz welcomed them to our table, took them on a tour of the brewery and chatted with them about anything they wanted to know.  How awesome and how amazing is that.

My entire weekend was so fun and amazing.  Liz was so happy and excited to have us drive all the way to meet her and get our books signed by her.  I think the one thing/memory I will take away from the weekend, besides a major hangover, is how happy, kind, compassionate, and genuine she is.  I look forward to traveling to Tennessee in June for Romfest 2013 to hang out with her and other Realtor fans as well. So to wrap up my blabbering about how AMAZING Liz is please pick up a copy of her books...The Stewart Realty is the book that the release party was being held.  The 6th book in the series is out.  I can tell you this series is emotional and will leave you raw at times but very worth the investment!!!  If emotional reading isn't your things, then try her Turkish Delights series.  Some of her stand alones are Cheeky Blonde, Paradise Hops and Vegas Miracle.  I can tell you Paradise Hops is a great story but VERY emotional where Cheeky Blonde is a fun mystery book.  Any book you buy of Liz's is going to be a great read that much I can promise you!!!

click here for AMAZON LINK to Escalation Clause (Stewart Realty Book 6)