Spotlight & ARC Review: The Mate Challenge Review Tour by Milly Taiden

Blurb:

Sassy Mates Book 4 ~ Emma and Mason

Emma Ferro wants nothing more than to accept Mason Wolfe’s offer to be his mate. He’s wild, sexy and can do things with his tongue that should be illegal. But Mason is also overwhelming her with his need to protect and keep her out of trouble. He needs to live and let live. It’s not like she’s killed anyone...yet. Until he learns she’s an independent woman, he’s going to stay waiting.

Mason Wolfe has a problem of the short, sassy and curvy kind. Every time he leaves Emma alone, he knows she’s going to get into trouble. It’s getting to the point he’s ready to slap a tracker on her butt just to keep his sanity. He’s busy holding down the pack, helping with fighting new rogues and a secondary threat that’s come to town.

When Emma goes searching for a missing girl, she finds a lot more going on in Blue Creek than even the biggest shifters are aware of. With the help of the least likely person, she’ll put herself on the line in order to save the ones she loves. Mason will have to find a way to help Emma or face losing her forever.

Reader Note: This book contains wild and growly sex (the hot and sweaty kind), adult language (dirty talk is our middle name), and violence. If this is not the kind of stuff you like to read, skip this book. However, if you like a domineering wolf on a mouthy curvy girl, then this is right up your alley. Enjoy!

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My Review:

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

5 Stars

I like that she is her own person. Despite the fact that she is independent and strong, we see a more vulnerable side to her and watch her grow with the hero. I love my protective, alpha heroes but I also like watching them get their comeuppance. 

Recommendation: We've been waiting a while for this last mating and it doesn't disappoint. I'm hoping for a spin off actually. 

Excerpt:
The first time she’d met him, she’d been visiting Ellie’s house to work on a project together and bam! Mason opened the front door, took one look at her and hauled her inside. What came next was something she’d never forget. She’d gotten a single look at Mason with his spiky short hair and crazy number of arm tattoos, nipple piercings and forgot how to talk. Then there was the immediate first kiss. Any other guy to try that and she’d have decked him, but Mason caught her off guard. He told her she was his and proceeded to kiss her like she was the love of his life. Stupid shifter and his sexy tongue. He’d destroyed her thinking ability way back when. Still, Emma wasn’t going to let some shifter tell her what to do.

She didn’t care how sexy he was. She ignored his advances and proceeded to tell him she had a boyfriend, which she did at the time. Did he care? Not at all. He went on to tell her he’d wait because he knew in time she’d be his. Cocky asshole. Though Mason was an amazing man, he was a protector, which was sweet, but that led to him trying to tell her what to do. Her father had done that for too many years of her life and she was not going there again. Not with mutt.

Taiden, Milly (2015-01-27). The Mate Challenge (BBW  Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance) (Sassy Mates Book 4) (Kindle Locations 76-86). Latin Goddess Press. Kindle Edition. 

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ARC Review: My Stepbrother: The Dom by Arabella Quinn

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

4 out of 5 Stars

What did I like?
Glad that he got himself out of the trouble he got in with the loan sharks. Cole showed a lot of growing up in the book. I'm glad that they are including Master Royce and April roles in their relationship. I'm also glad that she was able to reconcile with the family on her mom's side.

What did I not like?
I didn't like that her dad took his hatred of Cole's dad out on Cole and that he was such a jerk that he was willing to do illegal things to get Cole in trouble. I don't like her attitude on his last day of working at Sanctuary, like he said this wasn't a brothel and he wasn't a prostitute.

Recommendation: If you like step romance, this is a good read. There is family drama and morality issues to overcome. Enjoyable read.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1216623662

ARC Review: Winter's Wolf (Tales of the Harker Pack 3) by Tara Lain

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

5 Stars

I love the fact that Cole stood up with Lindsey and that they were able to reconcile with their packs after the fact. I love that Lindsey has his own pack/safe haven and we discover his family on his father's side. I am happy that both couples got their HEA.

Recommendation: I'm hoping for at least one more (if not more) stories in this series.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1138053100

ARC Review: My Dragon Masters (Sanctuary, Texas 2) by Krystal Shannan

I received a copy of this book via The Book Machine in exchange for an honest review.

4 Stars

Like: I'm glad they were able to be reunited as a family. Lots of twists and surprises. I felt bad about what happened to the females but the Prince needs someone stronger for the future and the Diana is much stronger than how Eli and Miles remember her. I like strong, independent heroines.

Dislike: Eli and Miles need to get into this century and realize that Diana has grown and they need to keep up and deal with the present rather than get trapped in the past/memories. I feel bad for Mandana, I'm hoping she gets rescued and get to deal the death blow to her abuser.

Recommendation: Though I didn't read book 1, I didn't feel like it was required in order to enjoy this book.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1185639908

ARC Review: Marrying the Marine (The Brides of Hilton Head Island 1) by Sabrina Sims McAfee

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

4 Stars

Well-written suspenseful read. I disliked most of the characters of the characters. There were many villains in this story. I was glad when they caught the killer and some of them got their punishment. I was hoping more of them would be punished for their part in this tragedy.

Recommendation: Tragic, emotional read.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1162924057

ARC Review: Fury of Obsession (Dragonfury 5) by Coreene Callahan

Received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The plans of mice and men...

5 out of 5 Stars 

What did I like? 

I couldn't wait to finish this book. I love that Venom tried to meet her halfway, rather than just kidnap her like all the others. Can't wait for the confrontation with Rodin, hope they kill the son and Rodin too. Speculating that some of the HE females that Ivar has stashed are mates to the other Nightfuries or perhaps Azrad and his crew.

What did I not like? 

I'm starting to think that Ivar is redeemable. 

Recommendation: Wondering who is going to be next. 

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1162924548

Spotlight & ARC Review: Burning for Her Kiss (The Serpent's Kiss 1) by Sherri Hayes

Burning For Her Kiss (Serpent's Kiss, Book 1) by Sherri Hayes

Genre: BDSM Erotic Romance

Release Date: February 12, 2015

Book Summary

Beth Davenport has no interest in getting involved with

another man for the foreseeable future. To say her last relationship ended in

disaster would be a colossal understatement. The only reason she agrees to put

in an appearance at Serpent’s Kiss, a private kink club in downtown St. Louis, is

because her best friend, Nicole, won’t quit nagging her. When she walks in the

door that night, the last thing she expects to do is meet a man who will have

her reconsidering her ban on men.

As a captain with the St. Louis Fire Department, Drew Parker

is used to being in charge. His crew relies on him to make sure they know what

they’re doing and return home to their families after every shift. It isn’t, however,

what he wants in a relationship. Drew decides to join Serpent’s Kiss to see if

what appeals to him in fantasy is something he wants to explore in the real

world. He’s also hoping that he’ll be lucky enough to meet a woman with whom he

can explore his desires. The night Beth walks into the club, he is intrigued.

Drew has to get to know her better.

After what happened to her, Beth is reluctant to get

involved with Drew. It doesn’t matter that he is sweet and charming. She’s been

burned before and Beth doesn’t think she can survive having her heart crushed

again. Drew, however, won’t take no for an answer. He wants a relationship and

is determined to chip away at her defenses until she relents. Will she give him

a chance, or did her ex leave her with scars too deep to heal?

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Excerpt

She

plunged her tongue inside his mouth and took what she wanted. It was the

hottest thing Drew could ever remember experiencing in his life.

The

kiss didn’t last more than a minute or two, but it was long enough for him to

know he wanted more.

Beth

rested her forehead against his. She was breathing just as hard as he was. Her

chest was heaving up and down, brushing against his chest. Not to mention that

she was still straddling his lap.

“Please

tell me you want to do that again.”

She

laughed. It was so nice to see her happy and carefree.

“Is

that a yes?”

“Don’t

get cocky on me now.” She ran a single finger down the side of his face and

over his lower lip.

He

closed his eyes, trying not to push.

“Open

your eyes,” she whispered.

When

he met her gaze, he noticed the amusement was gone. He was instantly on alert.

“What’s wrong?”

Beth

shook her head. “Nothing’s wrong. I’m just . . . considering my

options.”

“Options

about what?”

“You.”

“Oh.”

He wasn’t sure he liked the fact that thinking over her options had banished

the fun they’d be having.

Before

he could formulate another question, she explained. “Things between us are

moving faster than I thought they would.”

“Is

that bad?” He needed to know. In his opinion, things between them weren’t

moving fast enough.

She

sighed. But Drew also noted that she hadn’t removed herself from his lap. That

was good, wasn’t it?

“I

don’t know. Maybe. Maybe not.”

Author Bio

Sherri

spent most of her childhood detesting English class. It was one of her least

favorite subjects because she never seemed to fit into the standard mold. She

wasn't good at spelling, or following grammar rules, and outlines made her head

spin. For that reason, Sherri never imagined becoming an author.

At the age

of thirty, all of that changed. After getting frustrated with the direction a

television show was taking two of its characters, Sherri decided to try her

hand at writing an alternate ending, and give the characters their happily ever

after. By the time the story finished, it was one of the top ten read stories

on the site, and her readers were encouraging her to write more.

Nearly

eight years later, Sherri is the author of eight full-length novels, and two

short stories. Writing has become a creative outlet that allows her to explore

a wide range of emotions, while having fun taking her characters through all

the twists and turns she can create. You can find a current list of all of

Sherri’s books and sign up for her monthly newsletter at

www.sherrihayesauthor.com. 

Sherri’s Other Books

Welcome

to Serpent's Kiss (Serpent's Kiss 0.5)

Download for FREE in February.

After losing her husband unexpectedly, Katrina Mayer decided

to open Serpent’s Kiss. She wanted it to be a place where she and her fellow

kinksters could play and socialize.

Five years after the doors opened, the club is everything

she’d hoped it would be. On Friday and Saturday nights, Serpent’s Kiss is

filled with men and women who share a similar desire to explore the pleasures

BDSM has to offer. The club has continued to grow, and over the years, many of

its members have become friends.

The one thing Katrina didn’t expect when she’d decided to

open a club was the human drama that came with it. Learning to balance her life

as the club mistress has taken some getting used to, but she wouldn’t change a

thing. 

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My Review: T
4 Stars
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Like:
I liked the fact that their relationship was a slow buildup. This gave the H/H the time to heal enough to be ready for a new relationship. Though there were setbacks in their relationship, it was just what you would expect due to the heroine's issues.

Dislike:
Though, there wasn't any cheating between the H/H, the heroine's ex was a married man. While this isn't a trigger for me. I'm not a fan of this situation.

Recommendation: I found this to be an emotional, yet fulfilling read. I'm looking forward to more books as some of the secondary characters are interesting. 

ARC Review: Her Two Bears by Catherine Vale

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

3 Stars

Like: I'm glad they gave her time and built up their relationships individually.

Dislike: Heroine was too wishy-washy and over-exaggerated. Heroes should have had better control. Ending felt rushed, she did a complete 180.

Recommendation: Feels like the second book in the series, rather than a new series.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1241131985

ARC Review: Recklessly His (Bad Boy Mafia 1) by Nicole Snow

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Like: Gritty, dirty, hard, suspenseful. I loved it, was glued to my kindle. Couldn't put it down. There was lots of Romeo/Juliet style drama.

Dislike: I wanted her to be pregnant at the end of the story.

Recommendation: I'm looking forward to more.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1211431488

ARC Review: Maximum Adjustment by Lillian MacKenzie Rhine

Received a copy of this book via The Book Machine in exchange for an honest review.

4 out of 5 Stars

What did I like? 

Glad they were able to find a middle ground. He was swept off his feet.

What did I not like? 

They were quick to bed and the lack of condom was a little off putting.

Recommendation: Quick, fun read.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1169267960

Spotlight: Smut-Shorties by Mina Carter

Master of the City:

The Midwinter Ball...a time when the lycan packs of the city are required to send an offering to please the Master of the City; a woman. Young, nubile and eager to please the Master in his bed.

Only this year, the struggling Trevais pack are all out of young and nubile, forcing Alpha's sister, Cyan Trevais to attend as the Midwinter Offering. Which is fine. Totally cool. Plump and older than all the other offerings, she's got this. No way will the Master be interested in her. She'll be fine.

Until she slaps and insults another guest, bringing her to the attention of the Master of the City, who is more than a little interested indeed. An all night kind of interested...

Buy Link; http://www.amazon.com/Master-City-Werewolf-Erotica-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00O8DZGR2

Lords of the Hill: 

One sexy BBW and two hot alphas = a night of hot passion never to be forgotten.

Nat was warned to stay away from the Manor on the hill. She was warned about the wolves that protected their village...warned that women who caught their eye were known to go missing.

Did she listen? Hell no. Why should she listen to old wives tales when no one had seen the Langdon Wolves, the last of their line, for years? They were probably dead by now, and even if they weren't she wasn't a werewolf. Not really. Her family had been human since her great-great grandmother's time.

But wolves are long-lived, particularly the Stone-Wolf Langdon alphas. When she steps onto Langdon land, she finds out the punishment for trespassing is a hot night of passion with two alpha males.

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Lords-Hill-Werewolf-Erotica-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00OI2A2R2

The Master's Woman:

The Master of the City. The most powerful werewolf in the city. Hot as all the hells. He'd been Cyan's for a night, but her time with him over, Cyan is annoyed to realize Veyr isn't even present to bid her goodbye. Instead he sends his Captain with the Midwinter gown, a sumptuous white dress given to the Midwinter woman to keep. They're considered heirlooms in the making, handed down through generations.

And Cyan doesn't want one. She wants Veyr. But the dress Veyr sends isn't white. It's red.

Far from letting her go, Veyr has called for a Claiming Chase. If he catches her, she's his. But first he has to chase her, capture her...claim her.

In front of the Council.

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Masters-Woman-Werewolf-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00OZXFEC2

The Captain of the Guard:

Vanessa McCauley had been groomed to be mated to the Master of the City. She knew that, the whole city knew that, and her brother, the McCauley pack alpha is pissed as all hell that Veyr has chosen someone else.

With strict instructions to find Veyr at that evening's ball, she somehow finds herself in the arms of not the Master, but his Captain of the Guard. Unlike Veyr, Jace Trenton makes her heart pound and her body long for things that are dark and forbidden...

Smut-Shorties: A great on-the-go short to satisfy your craving for smut!

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Captain-Guard-Werewolf-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00P9LLM6G

Mated to the Master:

She's his woman, but not his mate. Alpha werewolf and Master of the City has plans for Cyan Trevais. Plans that involve getting her naked and panting beneath him. But, hot as the sex is, he can't ignore the call of his wolf, or his heart. When his woman's brother demands to know his intentions, Veyr knows he must make a choice...

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Mated-Master-Werewolf-Erotica-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00Q5KBG4S

Submitting to the Captain:

Lycan noble-woman Vanessa knows she is playing with fire when she accepts Captain of the City Guard, Jace Trenton's, invitation to an evening at a local club...one with a very interesting reputation. Fed up with being merely a pawn in her brother's plans, she decides to take something for herself and accepts.

The last time they were together was explosive... Who knows what he has planned this time?

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Submitting-Captain-Werewolf-Erotica-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00QJLBJEK

The Captain's Challenge:

Her secret is out...and life will never be the same again. Caught out by her ambitious brother, Vanessa finds herself facing her worst nightmare... being mated to a man she doesn't love. Will she find the strength to foil Jacob's plans before anyone gets hurt?

Or will love (and lust) finally win through?

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Captains-Challenge-Werewolf-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00QXUY5C0

The Master's Baby

She lost everything when the man she loved mated another. Unable to remain in Lycan society, Cyan has left the pack and her home to make her own way in the human world. A world where no one knows who she is, or that the Master of the City, rejected her in favor of another. She's happy...she tells herself that on an hourly basis. So why does her heart long for that she left behind?

The most powerful werewolf in the city...and he's screwed up, big time. When Veyr discovers that Cyan isn't just avoiding him, but has forsaken the Lycan way of life he knows he can't hide behind honor anymore. The truth must out. But when he finds her, he realises there's a lot more to play for than just his heart..

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Masters-Baby-Werewolf-Erotica-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00RY8OKXY

Mistress of the City

A new city, a new choosing...

The Midwinter Ball...a time when the lycan packs of the city are required to send an offering to please the Mistress of the City; a male wolf...young, virile and eager to please the Mistress in her bed.

Archer isn't a wolf, but his younger brother, Seth, is. The only unmated male in their pack, he's about to be served up on a silver platter for the Mistress, and only Archer seems to have an issue with Seth's age. He might be an adult in the wolfy world, but to Archer's mind, he's still too young. Trouble is, if Seth doesn't go, someone else does... Which leaves just one person crazy enough to walk into the Mistress's den and pretend to be a wolf.

Reena is bored stupid. She hates the Midwinter Choosing, hates the fact that all the males are paraded in front of her like damn peacocks, and hates the fact that her normal cover story is happily mated, which means she HAS to pick a partner this year.

Then a handsome alpha asks her for a dance, obviously unaware who she is, and all bets are off...

*Please be aware that this is an Erotica SHORT*

**NB: This is the first story in a new city. You do not need to have read the other Smut-Shorties to enjoy this one.**

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Mistress-City-Werewolf-Erotica-Smut-Shorties-ebook/dp/B00SS3WB2Q

Author Bio Mina Carter:

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Mina was born and raised in the East Farthing of Middle Earth (otherwise known as the Midlands, England) and spend her childhood learning all the sorts of things generally required of a professional adventurer. Able to ride, box, shoot, make and read maps, make chainmail and use a broadsword (with varying degrees of efficiency) she was disgusted to find that adventuring is not considered a suitable occupation these days.

So, instead of slaying dragons and hunting vampires and the like, Mina spends her days writing about hot shifters, government conspiracies and vampire lords with more than their fair share of RAWR. Turns out wanna-be adventurers have quite the turn of imagination after all...

(But she keeps that sword sharp, just in case the writing career is just a dream and she really *is* an adventurer.)

The boring part: A full time author and cover artist, Mina can usually be found hunched over a keyboard or graphics tablet, frantically trying to get the images and words in her head out and onto the screen before they drive her mad. She's addicted to coffee and would like to be addicted to chocolate, but unfortunately chocolate dislikes her.
Author links:
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Twitter - minacarter
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/minacarterauthor

ARC Review: Running with the Moon (Valen's Pack 1) by Bailey Bradford

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
4 Stars

Like: The story was smooth and flowed nicely. I love the fact that the MCs were innocent and curious. With shifters there can be a tendency towards alphas = jackass, not in this story. I love Rivvie's personality.

Dislike: Based on the blurb, I expected their to be more conflict between the main group of shifters and humans rather than a rogue group.

Recommendation: Looking forward to more books in this series, hoping Matthew's is next.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1175270879

ARC Review: Trust Me (Southern Nights 2) by Ella Sheridan

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

5 Stars

I like that Maddie was able to be involved in bringing down her abuser and that she was able to get closure. I'm glad they were able to take out the trash.

Recommendation: Possible triggers for those who have suffered abuse. This is a darker read. I'm enjoying this series, looking forward to more.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1185639600

ARC Review: Perfect Chaos (Unyielding 1) by Nashoda Rose

Received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

5 Stars

Like: The heroine, Georgie, is a badass. This seemed like a really important pivot book between the guys of Tear Asunder and Unyielding Riot. Hoping Tristan gets his HEA too.

Recommendation: Good start to a new series. Can't wait for book 2 & 3. 

Spotlight: Sweeter than Honey by Mina Carter and J. William Mitchell

Blurb:
The Revenants. One of the best mercenary teams in the business and an asset Tessa Honeywell can't afford to lose. The fact that their leader, Jensen Haye, is possibly the hottest guy this side of the Keltairan expanse is something Tessa tries very hard not to let affect her plans. Very hard. Well, not that hard. But in her defence, the guy is sex on legs. Just one...err, two problems. He's not human and he's pissed at her after her Intel sent a mission bad...So why do his growls turn her on like nothing else?

Jensen Haye thinks Tessa is the hottest thing alive. A femme fatale. She's mysterious, alluring and ...human, so she's way too delicate for a brute like him, and that's before factoring in the beastly side of his nature. But anger loosens the bonds he holds on his inhuman side and when she offers...he takes.

Two operatives, one abandoned warehouse in the backend of beyond... an afternoon neither will ever forget.

Author Bio Mina Carter:
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Mina was born and raised in the East Farthing of Middle Earth (otherwise known as the Midlands, England) and spend her childhood learning all the sorts of things generally required of a professional adventurer. Able to ride, box, shoot, make and read maps, make chainmail and use a broadsword (with varying degrees of efficiency) she was disgusted to find that adventuring is not considered a suitable occupation these days.

So, instead of slaying dragons and hunting vampires and the like, Mina spends her days writing about hot shifters, government conspiracies and vampire lords with more than their fair share of RAWR. Turns out wanna-be adventurers have quite the turn of imagination after all...

(But she keeps that sword sharp, just in case the writing career is just a dream and she really *is* an adventurer.)

The boring part: A full time author and cover artist, Mina can usually be found hunched over a keyboard or graphics tablet, frantically trying to get the images and words in her head out and onto the screen before they drive her mad. She's addicted to coffee and would like to be addicted to chocolate, but unfortunately chocolate dislikes her.

Author links:
http://www.mina-carter.com
Twitter - @minacarter
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/minacarterauthor

Author Bio J. William MItchell

A resident of a tropical paradise in the South Pacific, Will spent his formative years surrounded by sun, sand and the sea. However, as he grew older, the sand and sea got left behind in the coast, leaving him with way too much sun and an extra helping of smog that left him a little crispy.

First hooked on writing since he was nine, his first machine had been an old clunky typewriter, but he quickly graduated to a computer when the metal antique reminded him way too much of his typing instructor…and the sound her wooden ruler made smacking him on the hands.

When he’s not working as a business consultant, Will spends his time arguing politics with his pet rock, but when the inspiration strikes, he leaps to his keyboard with the dexterity of a leopard…or an amped up gerbil, depending if he’s had way too much coffee again. Of course, as a diehard fanatic of the good stuff, he would never say there’s such a thing as “too much coffee.”

Author Link:
http://jwmitchell.blogspot.com/

ARC Review: Just in Time, Valentine by Natalie-Nicole Bates

Received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

3 Stars

Like: I liked Bronwyn's comeuppance.

Dislike: Romance felt shallow. Little prosy for me. Heroine was judgemental.

Recommendation: I expected something different based on the blurb.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1185636505

Spotlight & ARC Review: Strathstow Sharks by Mina Carter

Celebrate New Covers for the Strathstow Sharks series by Mina Carter!

Sharks by name, brutal by nature, these rugby warriors take no prisoners...on the pitch or in the bedroom. The Strathstow Sharks series has gotten a new look. Fans of Jaci Burton’s Play by Play series and Kate Angell’s Richmond Rogue series will love this sexy, erotic Rugby romance series by USA Today Bestselling Author Mina Carter!

To celebrate these smokin hot new covers, Mina Carter is offering a special giveaway of a Matt Hampson foundation Calendar. The calendar features the players Owen Williams, Tom Croft, Graham Kitchener, Adam Thompstone, Anthony Allen, Logovi'i Mulipola, Julian Salvi, Tom Youngs, Ben Youngs, Richard Cockerill, Blaine Scully, Louis Deacon & Matthew Tait, all photographed by current UK Fujifilm Photographer of the Year, Brendan Hall of Colour White Photography in Market Harborough.

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Let’s talk about Hookers…

Yeah, yeah…I know where your mind just went but no, today we’re talking about the position of Hooker in a rugby team. The hero of the first in my Strathstow Sharks series, Tom Sexton, is the hooker for the team and like most of us, he has a few insecurities about his appearance (Hookers tend to be a fairly distinct body-type, they tend to be smaller in height, very powerfully built and a with a strong neck/shoulders. Plus they’re very often at the bottom of every bit of trouble there is on the pitch).

So, let’s talk about what a hooker does. They’re a specialist front row position who play a vital role in scrums and lineouts. In a scrum (when half of each team get together and basically shove into each other. The players pack together, heads down and try and win possession of the ball when it’s put into the middle. See b/w image below for an idea.) the hooker is right there at the front, between the two props. His job is to gain possession of the ball with his feet, to ‘hook’ it back through the scrum to emerge at the back.

For the rest of the game, the hookers throw-in in lineouts and carry the ball toward the opposing goal-line, often under relentless and fierce tackling from the other team, to make ground and tire out the opposition (as in wear the other guys out by continually getting up to run again).

Pop over to Amazon for FREE preview of HITTING ON THE HOOKER and be sure to follow the next stop on the tour for an in-depth look at the SWEET TALKING THE SCRUM-HALF. 

Hitting on the Hooker

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Synopsis: One sexy rugby player. One chance encounter. One explosive night neither will ever forget.

Fern Morgan is done with men. For tonight anyway. Stood up and annoyed, she doesn’t fancy hanging around when the bar is crashed by local rugby team, the Strathstow Sharks. But her escape plans are halted by a cute blond player with a killer smile and a muscled body to die for…

Tom Sexton is the team’s Mr.Sensible. The guy who keeps an eye out for the rest and makes sure everyone gets home at the end of the night. But one look at the curvy little brunette trying to make a break for it and all his predatory instincts go into overdrive. Tom’s done being Mr.Sensible…

The problem is, once he has her in his bed, will he ever want to let her go?

My Review: 

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5 out of 5 Stars

I love the team description: "herding ferrets - ones with ADHD and Tourette's"

The hero is such a softhearted gentleman

Recommendation: Sweet, short read

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/891582196

Seduced by the Scrum-Half

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Synopsis: Mistaken identity, toe-curling kisses and a passion that sets them both on fire... Fetching her neighbours mail has never been so exciting.

Run off her feet after a few days working away, the last thing Daisy needs is to find the house next to hers sold. Quite apart from the fact she had new neighbours to contend with, she'd forgotten to pick up the mail for the previous resident. What's a girl to do in circumstances like that but hope her key still worked and she could pick up the mail while the house was still empty...

Will Peters can't believe someone is trying to break into his new house, less than five hours after he moved in. Tackling the intruder he finds himself with an armful of curvy, sexy woman who sets his body on fire. Stealing a kiss is just the first of his mistakes...

My Review:
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5 out of 5 Stars

Adorable yet wicked hero. 

Recommendation:  Hot, short read

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/891581047

Playing with the Prop

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Synopsis: Never mix business with pleasure...

A physical therapist for successful Rugby team, the Strathstow Sharks, Ashley's golden rule is never to mix business and pleasure. She loves her job and the guys she looks after, and doesn't want to jeopardise her place with the team. As nicely put together as her charges are, she's never found herself remotely tempted.

Until now.

Harry James, the team's newest prop gives her butterflies in her stomach every time she has to treat him, and her fantasies involving his hard, muscled body and sinful lips keep her hot and bothered at night. Luckily, he shows no sign of having noticed her attraction, and hasn't shown any interest in her...

She's been his from the moment he saw her...

Harry James marked the pretty little physio the first day they met. For the last year he's been biding his time, and trying to get her attention. So much so, it's gained him a few nicknames in the squad. Not that anyone would dare tell her.

When the Sharks win big on Harry's birthday, can he stop at claiming a birthday kiss, or will he want everything she has to give?

My Review:

Received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
5 out of 5 Stars

The hero seems lighthearted but is a dirty talking tease. He's the perfect mix of alpha and sweetheart. It's really hard to remember that these guys are young and in their prime. Sometimes they do something immature and it makes you step back and think. 

Recommendation: A perfect mix of white knight and brutal bad boy.

Posted: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1162912812

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Mina was born and raised in the East Farthing of Middle Earth (otherwise known as the Midlands, England) and spent her childhood learning all the sorts of things generally required of a professional adventurer. Able to ride, box, shoot, make and read maps, make chainmail and use a broadsword (with varying degrees of efficiency) she was disgusted to find that adventuring is not considered a suitable occupation these days.

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