REVIEW: "Tempting the Player" (Gamble Brothers #2) by J. Lynn

Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
Chad Gamble, all-star pitcher for the Nationals, is one of the best players on—and off—the field. And right now, the notorious bad boy wants Bridget Rodgers. But with her lush curves and snappy comebacks, the feisty redhead is the kind of woman a man wants to settle down with…and that’s the last thing Chad needs.

When the paparazzi catch them in a compromising position, Chad’s manager issues an ultimatum: clean up his act or kiss his multi-million dollar contract goodbye. To save his career, his meddling publicist says he'll have to convince everyone Bridget isn’t just his flavor of the week, but his girlfriend.

Being blackmailed into a fake relationship with Chad Gamble isn’t easy, especially when the sizzling physical attraction between them is undeniable. With a month to go on their arranged pretense, it's going to take every ounce of willpower they have not to fall into bed together...or in love.


My Thoughts:
I wish some fictional characters existed in the real world. Chad Gamble is one of those characters. I fell in love with Chase Gamble in Tempting the Best Man but Chad absolutely stole my heart in this book. He takes sexy to a whole new level.

The chemistry between Bridget and Chad is electric and undeniable. Bridget is a feisty woman and I love pretty much everything about her. She's real. She has insecurities like a lot of women but she also knows how to carry herself. If I were Chad, I would have been drawn to her too.These two absolutely sizzle.

Keep an eye out for Miss Gore. I absolutely hated the woman at the beginning of the story but I slowly learned to appreciate her. Main reason being, she had me laughing hysterically at times.

Maddie, Chase, and Chandler are all in this book as well. I want these characters to last a lot longer than I think they are going to. Three books doesn't seem like enough. If there is one thing the amazing Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to do perfectly, it's creating a steamy couple that draws you in. I don't think it's possible to put one of her books down. At this point, I am convinced that she can write anything and I will love it.

4 out of 5 stars

BLOG TOUR: "The Magician of Wall Street" by Minta Hall Guest Post and Giveaway

Today I want to welcome the lovely Minta Hall to my blog for a guest post about how to create a great romance. Her book "The Magician of Wall Street" was just released from Entangled Publishing on April 23rd and I cannot wait to read it!!!
Here is the excerpt:

Oliver Pendragon's days as the Magician of Wall Street are legendary. When he finds a way to get everything he's ever wanted—including Abby Daltry—of course he can't refuse, even though there will be hell to pay if ever Abby found out. But when he discovers his old business partner is out for Abby's blood, Oliver will do anything to protect her…and win her heart.

New Age bookstore owner Abby is perfectly happy with her life the way it is—the independence, the quirky clientele, and even the occasional tarot card reading—are all part of the charm. But when the cards reveal Oliver is back and bringing danger along with him, she refuses to heed the warning for another chance with the only man she'd ever loved.

As shots fly, the Magician will have to perform his best trick ever if he hopes to keep Abby safe and by his side forever.

Click "read more" to see her post and to enter a giveaway to receive an ebook copy of "The Magician of Wall Street" courtesy of Entangled Publishing!!

REVIEW: "Touch" by Jus Accardo

Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
When a strange boy tumbles down a river embankment and lands at her feet, seventeen-year-old adrenaline junkie Deznee Cross snatches the opportunity to piss off her father by bringing the mysterious hottie with ice blue eyes home.

Except there’s something off with Kale. He wears her shoes in the shower, is overly fascinated with things like DVDs and vases, and acts like she’ll turn to dust if he touches her. It’s not until Dez’s father shows up, wielding a gun and knowing more about Kale than he should, that Dez realizes there’s more to this boy—and her father’s “law firm”—than she realized.

Kale has been a prisoner of Denazen Corporation—an organization devoted to collecting “special” kids known as Sixes and using them as weapons—his entire life. And, oh yeah, his touch? It kills. The two team up with a group of rogue Sixes hellbent on taking down Denazen before they’re caught and her father discovers the biggest secret of all. A secret Dez has spent her life keeping safe.

A secret Kale will kill to protect.

My Thoughts: 

WOW! Not what I expected at all. Then again, why am I so shocked? I have yet to come across a book that Entangled has published that I haven't enjoyed.

In Touch, we meet and follow Dez, a reckless seventeen year old girl that is on a mission to piss her father off. Everything in her world changes when she helps Kale, the gorgeous boy with blue eyes.. and no shoes. Everything she thought she knew about her father was wrong and believe me, she has more than enough reasons to want to piss him off.

A huge part of what made me fall in love with this story is that Dez was portrayed as a normal teenager. She partied, she pissed her father off, she was reckless.. most teens are like that these days.

I was glued to my Nook until this book was finished. I couldn't stop reading it because I absolutely HAD to know what happened next. Aside from a couple of things that I saw coming, I was kept guessing for a good portion of the book. Each character that was introduced was given the perfect amount of background information and actually had a reason to be there. I've noticed a lot in my recent reading that a lot of times we are introduced to characters for no reason and that just wasn't the case in Touch.


I don't want to gush over Kale but how can I not? He is so freakin' adorable, I just want to squeeze him. He is so kindhearted and gentle.. he's like a teddy bear! He is free to come into my room whenever he wants. My only issue with him? The cover model! All I could picture throughout the book was Taylor Lautner and that's not what I wanted.. but the model reminds me of him, as did the description! Kale's story is heartbreaking and pretty much brought me to tears at certain parts. I am such a sap sometimes!


This book gives you a taste of almost everything you could want. Action, secrets, supernatural abilities, deceit, and yes of course, romance. If this sounds like the type of story you enjoy, pick this up right away.. you won't be disappointed!


The second book in the Denazen series, Toxic, is due out on September 11, 2012 from Entangled Publishing. Untouched, a novella was released on March 27, 2012 and is only .99 on Amazon!

4 out of 5 stars