REVIEW: With This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

With This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Jesse Ward is back in the newest novel in the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling This Man series!

Life is good for Jesse 'The Lord' Ward. Perfect, actually. He still has the charm, he's in great shape, and he still reduces his wife, Ava, to a pool of desire with a mere look. He's in full control, just how he likes it.

But Jesse's perfect world falls apart when a terrible accident lands Ava in hospital with a life-threatening head injury. Devastated and angry, he feels like his entire existence hangs in the balance. He cannot survive without this woman's love. So when she finally comes around, his shaking world begins to level out. But his nightmare doesn't end there. It's only just begun. Because his wife can't remember the last sixteen years of her life. That's all of him. All of their time together. He is a stranger to her.

Now Jesse must do whatever it takes to find her memories . . . and help her fall madly, passionately in love with him all over again.

Julie's Review

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I knew it was going to be an emotional rollercoaster of a read from the blurb, and JEM most certainly did not disappoint.

Absolutely thrilled to be back with The Gang, seeing how they have all been getting on with their lives, and I felt like I was having a reunion get-together with old friends. 

He was his usual Jesse self, with his control and his demands, but I really felt we got to see a much more softer Jesse. We all know how passionate his love for Ava is, and also for his children, who turned out to be sweet, good kids, and not bratty or spoilt as they so could have been! 

Heartbreakingly beautiful with how they both dealt with Ava's amnesia. I can't even begin to imagine waking up thinking I am 16 years younger - OMG! Finding myself with an older body! Jesse really struggled with having to relearn Ava's mind - no need to relearn her body, he already owned that! 

Loved seeing Kate and Sam, plus Drew and Raya, continuing to live so freely, and great to see Big John find himself a lady friend. John has always been a major factor in Jesse's life, and I am pleased to see he still has a very strong presence, not to mention influence. 

JEM threw some humdinger curveballs in With This Man. I felt that she did 'Older' Jesse justice - he hated hitting a big milestone birthday, but he did it with his typical 'Jesse' grace in the way only he knows how! 

There were all the feels in this book: the highs, the lows, the good, and the bad - with their love prevailing above it all.

Jesse didn't disappoint with the overprotective dad to his teenage daughter; there were some really funny moments, especially the school disco...

This was my very own tub-time - loved getting all the info on Jesse and Ava. 

Soaking Ava and Jesse up, whilst soaking in the tub! 

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FREEBIE & REVIEW: Revue by KM Golland

Revue by KM Golland

When freelance photographer, Corinne Lee, is required to visually document the nationwide tour of Wild Nights Male Revue, she finds herself in a world of near-naked, testosterone-fuelled men on stage—not her photographic muse of choice. She also finds herself in the arms of Josh, the revue’s star performer.

Josh Adams thrives on the limelight, the stage and, most of all, the attention of women who endlessly throw themselves at him. He dances sex, speaks sex, breathes sex … is sex! Josh lives for sex, but never with the same woman.

When both opinionated and headstrong characters are closely thrust together in a lust-ridden and sexually-charged environment, which of the two will break first?

Will Josh realise that Corinne could be the exception to his ‘no strings’ rule? Or will Corinne let go of the fantasy of finding Mr One and Only

Caroline's Review

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“…sometimes there are things in life that scare the absolute hell out of us, amazing things, extraordinary things…Sometimes, we just need to do, not think. Just. Do.”

This novel was a hot little number!

Corinne’s brother had an accident, preventing him from doing the photography gig on tour with a group of male strippers. So, she’s had to step away from her beloved landscapes and take over, as they really need the business. On her first night with them, she’s catches Joshua Adams, man-whore extraordinaire, in flagrante with a groupie, backstage. Throw in his cocky arrogance and then the fact he smashes her camera later on, after mistaking her for paparazzi, and it seals her low opinion of him. Unfortunately, her body doesn’t seem to share her brain’s opinion! 

Josh is relentless in his pursuit of her. He's crass and direct, and has a real potty mouth! She’s different to anyone he’s ever known, but old habits die hard.

We follow these two lovers on tour, the push and pull between them, the harsh words, the passion, the anger, and the hurt. The connection. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions for Cori, who is scared of having her heart crushed. Josh is fighting his own demons and habitual fall-back behaviour, but he’s desperate to take the risk if Cori is willing to take a chance on him. Cori is a strong woman but Josh really messes with her feelings. She sees something in him that's worth fighting for, if she’d only take the risk and put her fears behind her. 

Great, angsty, and very sexy novel. Look forward to reading about the other guys in the group.

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Reveal is the second standalone in the Wild Nights series

“I have a diary because I’m not who I say I am.

The ‘me’ you see, isn’t me.

She’s fabricated for your liking.

Trust me, you don’t want to turn my pages.”

Emily Davis has a secret … or two. Even her best friend, Cori, is none the wiser. You see, Em is a part-time sexter and makes a living fooling men into believing whatever it is she wants them to believe. And she’s not ashamed about it. Not in the slightest. Yet, those around her could be, which is why she has kept her secret ... until now. Until a sun-tanned, male revue performer by the name of Brad surfed into her life. 

Surfer Brad pushes Em’s boundaries, pushes her buttons and pushes his way into her heart. But will she push him away when she has no choice but to reveal what it is she's hiding? Everything she’s hiding? 

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REVIEW: Liberated by Abi Ketner & Missy Kalicicki

Liberated by Abi Ketner & Missy Kalicicki

DECEPTION. PAIN. FORGIVENESS. HOPE. 

Engulfed on all fronts, Lexi struggles to rebuild the broken relationships with her mom and Cole. With Wilson imprisoning Sutton, they are forced to form new alliances in order to rescue him and stop the spread of the virus. 

Choices must be made. Relationships sacrificed. 

Where every day is a fight for survival, can they finally conquer Wilson and set their friends free? 

My name is Lexi Hamilton, and this is my story. 

Julie's Review

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Oh my goodness! What a completion of an amazing, thrilling, rollercoaster of a read! 

I've loved Lexi and Cole since I picked up Branded. They have had a very intense couple of years, with all the questions being answered; the T's crossed and the I's dotted! 

The culmination of the horrid things they have both had to live with, the friendships they made and subsequently lost. Their family members, even those not blood, or who they thought they were.

Cole and Lexi were a formidable team, and they grew into each other. They were there for each other, were each other's hidden strength, and that beautiful creature that is Zeus, what an amazing ally to have in your corner.

This has had me going through a myriad of emotions, felt all the pain they were both feeling.

Aww! How lovely the first epilogue, one year later - things certainly were beginning to turn around.

Blooming heck! Just finished 5 Years later and Zeus was one fine pup! A force to be reckoned with, as well as being a great judge of character, he was an integral part of their survival of The Hole.

Wow! What an amazing journey Lexi and Cole have endured. The Remembrance Room with such poignant memories, I feel honoured to have experienced their journey with them, to meeting their children and extended families. The emotional funeral of a much loved friend, to the regeneration of life after The Hole, and now the sweet little pup that is Buckwheat.

Fabulous page turner. Loved every minute of this series. 

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REVIEW: His Miracle Baby by B B Hamel

His Miracle Baby: A Bad Boy Romance by B. B. Hamel

Every doctor told me I’d never have a baby. 

But after just one night, I’m pregnant with his little miracle. 

Elias Weaver is the kind of guy I should avoid. He's the mayor's son, and his bad boy reputation makes me nervous. But I put all that aside for just one night, and I make the best mistake of my life. 

He gets me pregnant. It's a one-in-a-million chance, but of course it happens to me. 

I’m having his miracle baby, but I’m not sure that I’m ready to be a mother. 

We barely know each other. He’s handsome, cocky, funny, and completely blew my mind in bed, but I’m drowning in debt and barely able to take care of myself. 

He wants to step up and be a father. More than that, he wants me. I decided to give my baby up for adoption, but he’s starting to make me reconsider. 

Everything about him drives me wild. His touch, his stare, the way he laughs as his hands slide down my back. 

He’s not letting go without a fight. He’s going to remind me why I gave myself to him that first night. 

If he keeps touching me, I just might give him everything he wants and more. 

His Miracle Baby is an over-the-top bad boy romance with tons of steamy scenes, some graphic violence, and bad language. It’s only recommended for readers 18+. 

Julie's Review

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I wasn't expecting a mafia-led story, but this had me turning the pages almost in one sitting, AND I did finish it in one day.

Loved Alexa - she had a lovely persona about her. She was a strong independent lady until she met him! 

He, Elias, was a sweet guy with a bad boy streak due to the life he was born into. However, it made him determined, and proving that he could make it without his daddy's influence.

I loved their meeting, at the works Christmas party no less. He was only there for the free bar, and and neither of them were looking for anyone special - Alexa more than Elias was.

I thought Elias and Alexa were great together, and I loved how she tried to hide and deny her feelings for Elias. I'm glad he pushed her until she realised what a difference he was going to make to both their lives.

Alexa saw some horrible things, and what really impressed me about her was that she seemed to grow stronger - even encouraging Elias to become a better person. They had great chemistry and I was happy with their outcome.

This also had great characters on the periphery. 

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BLOG TOUR, REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Callan by Sybil Bartel

Callan
by Sybil Bartel
(Uncompromising #5)
Publication date: March 20th 2018
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Callan

I was trained to be a hunter. Growing up in the nation’s most infamous, violent cult, my job was simple. Track. Kill. Survive.

And that’s what I did… until our leader threatened to kill his own daughter.

Refusing to watch another senseless murder, I did what I was trained to do. I took his life. Then I claimed his land, and set every member free, including her. I only had one goal left. Find the sister I was told was dead.

But being a hunter in the woods is a far cry from tracking a woman in Miami Beach.

I didn’t find my sister.

I found my stepsister.

*CALLAN is the fifth standalone book in the Uncompromising Series. You do not have to read the books in this series in order, but if you prefer to read them in the order written, The Uncompromising Series is listed below.*

The Uncompromising Series:

TALON

NEIL

ANDRÉ

BENNETT

CALLAN

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Caroline's Review

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What a THRILLING read! 

"She became a visual of everything I never knew I had wanted until that moment."

Callan 'Hero' Anders was raised in a brutal, religious cult. Nurtured as a hunter, his own humane and moral nature came to the fore in order to free himself from a twisted bondage. A chance meeting with a beautiful 'Angel' at a gas station sustains him and gives him hope. He just never expects to find her again in the least likely of places.

"This man wasn't just intriguing, he was a year-long slow-burn spiral of addiction."

Emily is the shy, reserved one in her family. Her sister has enough confidence and boldness for them both. She's never forgotten the gorgeous 'gas station god' she met a year ago and is shocked to find him suddenly on her doorstep. She's even more shocked and somewhat dismayed to find out that he's her long-lost stepbrother.

"My body didn't just react to her touch, my soul reached for her."

I've already said it, but it warrants repetition - this was a THRILLING read! I loved the premise of this story, the way it was written, and the wholly unexpected turn the plot took! 

It was pretty much love at first sight. There was a lot of attraction and some regret in their first meeting. When they met again, I adored Callan's single-mindedness in his determination to make Emily his, in spite of their family dynamics. I loved his straightforward, direct, logical manner. He grew up without real love and affection, and I loved what Emily brought to his existence. 

Emily was sweet and innocent, but she was also one hell of a tough cookie! She softened Callan's hard life and brought such warmth and comfort to it. They had a such a beautiful connection from their very first meeting. I adored how beautiful and precious Callan made her feel.

This novel was a sexy, tender, and really exciting read - the adventures and the trials they endured brought a whole different aspect to their story, and I really enjoyed seeing the other characters from the previous novels. 

I love this author, the way she writes, and her storylines. I think she's still somewhat underrated and undiscovered, and I really would love more people to read her stories because I've adored all the ones I've read so far.

Author Bio:

Sybil Bartel grew up in Northern California with her head in a book and her feet in the sand. She dreamt of becoming a painter but the heady scent of libraries with their shelves full of books drew her into the world of storytelling. She loves the New Adult genre, but any story about a love so desperately wrong and impossibly beautiful makes her swoon.

Sybil now resides in Southern Florida and while she doesn’t get to read as much as she likes, she still buries her toes in the sand. If she isn’t writing or fighting to contain the banana plantation in her backyard, you can find her spending time with her handsomely tattooed husband, her brilliantly practical son and a mischievous miniature boxer…

But Seriously?

Here are ten things you probably really want to know about Sybil.

She grew up a faculty brat. She can swear like a sailor. She loves men in uniform. She hates being told what to do. She can do your taxes (but don’t ask). The Bird Market in Hong Kong freaks her out. Her favorite word is desperate…or dirty, or both—she can’t decide. She has a thing for muscle cars. But never reply on her for driving directions, ever. And she has a new book boyfriend every week—don’t tell her husband.

To find out more about Sybil Bartel, be sure to follow her on Twitter (she loves to hear about your favorite book boyfriend!), visit her website, like her on Facebook or join her Facebook group Book Boyfriend Heroes for exclusive excerpts and giveaways.

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COVER REVEAL: Free At Last Complete Box Set by Annie Stone

A Fighting Chance
When Mackenzie meets Carter it is love at first sight. They have a blissful year together before trouble arrives. His two teenage sons decide they want to live with them in California and Mackenzie knows right away that she’s in for a tough time. Hunter and Carey show her daily that she’s not good enough for their dad and that life would be better without her. But Hunter also has another motive for hating her …

A Losing Battle
Hunter left home to join the Marine Corps, while Mackenzie is still not sure about her feelings. She loves Carter, she does, but is there a spark for Hunter as well? She buries herself in work to not think about her conflicting emotions, but when she meets Hunter again, she knows that the time for decisions is here, but time is running out.

A Saving Grace
After a grave injury Hunter is in a bad state. He can’t see the light anymore. Mackenzie can’t accept this and sends him a reason to live. With love and determination Hunter approves, but will life ever be the same again?

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I'm a contemporary romance writer, who likes her men tattooed, her women independent and her coffee strong.

My stories are all about love, but some are of the romantic kind, some of the sad kind and others of the very steamy kind. So if you can stand drama, foul language and sex, you came to the right place.

Love, Annie

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NEW RELEASE, REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Our Unscripted Story by L.A. Fiore

 

    
 

  Greyson Ratcliffe. I met him at sixteen, the hot new guy sitting on my jetty, an aspiring artist just passing through. He was my first kiss and my first love. I wanted forever with him. I didn’t even get a year. Five years later, I’m a budding writer who scripts stories of love and struggle, the good and the bad and the ups and the downs. He’s a star on the rise; his wicked talent and crazy good looks have his face plastered on countless magazines. We move in two different worlds and still our paths cross again. We’re older and wiser and as crazy about each other as we had been as teenagers. My medium is words and my imagination is limitless, but not even I could have written the incredible journey we traveled to reach our happily-ever-after. Life isn’t like fiction, and the greatest love stories don’t follow a script.

Julie's Review

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Beautifully written, beautifully presented. 

This needs to be read along with a large bottle of wine, a huge bar of chocolate, and a box of tissues.

The prologue was heartbreakingly beautiful. I loved that Alexis and Greyson's story is in three parts and, whilst I took my time in the beginning, rationing myself to bathtime reading only, after about 60%, I NEEDED to finish their story.

Goodness!! The author ripped out my heart and, through all of their ups and downs, pieced it back together.

I loved the historical element - it gave the story a multi-faceted element. The neverending love that was present throughout, from Alexis's parents to Paige and Grant, and even the lovely menagerie of pets.

I loved how incredibly strong Alexis was and so forgiving, from the school bullies to the love of her family. She is a very compassionate lady with an amazing heart, who totally deserves to get her HEA.

Greyson, the new boy! He too was an incredible guy; he knew what he wanted and was not afraid to go after it.

They were a formidable team, with an amazing network of friends, able to take on all of life's quests.

Callum, Greyson's granddad, was a very interesting, all-knowing chap and added a calming aspect to Alexis and Greyson's story.

This was Alexis and Greyson's story, but each and every character played an equal part in their story, right down to Bugger and Benny and Joon.

A lovely story with all the feels. I went through a myriad of emotions. I laughed, swooned and bloody cried. Really enjoyed this.

   

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  LA Fiore loves losing herself in the worlds she creates. She also loves a good movie; her favorite is Star Wars, a love her son shares. They hope to build their own Millennium Falcon one day. She would like to meet the Winchester Boys to thank them for enlightening her on the versatility of salt as not just a food enhancer, but also a form of protection against supernatural threats. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and kids, their two spoiled cats, their awesome dog and their new puppy.

       

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