✯BOOK BLITZ✯: London Calling by Nana Malone {EXCERPT}

London Calling by Nana Malone

Release Date: May 18th 2015 

Series: Chase Brothers, #2

Genre: Contemporary, Romance

Women came easy…

But then, for photographer, Xander Chase, most things came easy…except love. His portraits are renowned for revealing the heart and soul of his subjects, yet, he keeps his own heart hidden behind a playboy facade. All he cares about is revenge, and for that, he needs a stand-in girlfriend for a weekend fling.

Struggling actress, Imani Brooks, has been offered the coveted role of a lifetime…playing the part of an escort in a renowned play. When Xander proposes a weekend of research in Paris, she jumps at the chance. Their pretend relationship is the perfect way to dig into her role. She just has to remember that what they have is only for show. Xander is not the kind of man to fall in love. 

Love is harder that it looks…

Everything goes as planned until passion erupts and blurs the line between fiction and reality. Can Imani get past the walls Xander’s built around his heart and find the real man hidden behind the camera lens? Or will Xander’s hunt for revenge leave her heart in shreds?

Due to adult situations, recommended for readers 18+

Purchase: iBooks (iTunes)

AUTHOR BIO:

USA Today Best Seller, Nana Malone's love of all things romance and adventure started with a tattered romantic suspense she "borrowed" from her cousin.

It was a sultry summer afternoon in Ghana, and Nana was a precocious thirteen. She's been in love with kick butt heroines ever since. With her overactive imagination, and channeling her inner Buffy, it was only a matter a time before she started creating her own characters.

While she waits for her chance at a job as a ninja assassin, in the meantime Nana works out her drama, passion and sass with fictional characters every bit as sassy and kick butt as she thinks she is.

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{EXCERPT}

"I wouldn't hurt you."

"Isn’t that what the praying mantis says just before biting off the head of its mate?" Despite her question, she relaxed again.

The corner of his lips tipped up in a sardonic smile as he resumed his extrication. "Consider it foreplay."

She stiffened again. “On second thought, I’ll just get myself free.”

"You’re stuck. I’m just trying to release you so you can get out of my flat.” He softened his voice. “Maybe, since I’m pretty sure you can clock my heart rate, you tell me your real name?”

“I—” She sighed. “It’s Imani.”

“See, how bad was that? I’m Alexander.” She licked her lips, and his gaze narrowed on her mouth. “Fuck, you’re really going to have to stop doing that."

She shifted on her feet. "I’m nervous. It’s not like I'm doing it on purpose."

Xander shook his head and peered around her at the hook. There was no way to get her off the damn thing without pressing into her. “Doesn’t matter,” he muttered.

He sucked in a deep breath and with it the scent of her. He could feel his pulse beating a tattoo under his skin. The closer he stood to her, the choppier his breathing became. Want. He needed to unhook her and get the hell away from her. His cock, however, disagreed. Vehemently. Need. He reached around her and tried to gently pry the fabric off the hook and hearing a stitch tear, he stopped. The only way to get her off was to lift her. Her body pressed flush up against his. On no planet was that a good idea.

Xander clenched his jaw hard as he wrapped his arms around her and lifted her smoothly off her feet. Her body molded against his like a spray on tan. Want. Need. He managed to unhook her and set her feet back on the ground, but not before sliding her all the way down his body. Every curve of hers pressed against him and he wanted to do a lot more to her tits than just fuck them. Like lick, suckle, and tease until her eyes rolled back into her head with pleasure. He needed to step away from her. The last thing he needed was a complication. But every command his brain gave went unheeded.

"You're a little close, aren’t you?" Her voice was soft.

Another soft chuckle escaped his lips. "I'm not sure you understand how this is supposed to go."

She swallowed hard. "Oh, I understand the mechanics, but…” She paused, not sure how to put it. "You said that you didn't want to…uh…talk."

He reached out and smoothed a lock of hair between his fingers. "I think I changed my mind. I do want to talk. But there's something about you that makes me want to touch too."

"You should realize that touching a woman's hair is a really personal thing."

"So is standing in a man's flat, wearing a dress made for sin, fuck-me heels and a smile."

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✫BLOG TOUR✫: Getting Lucky Number Seven by Cindi Madsen {REVIEW}

Getting Lucky Number Seven by Cindi Madsen

Release Date: April 28th 2015 by Entangled: Embrace 

Genre: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult

What's your lucky number?

Lyla Wilder is done being the shy, chemistry nerd extraordinaire. While every other college student is out having fun, Lyla is studying. With her cat. Well, she's played it "safe" quite enough, thank you. So she creates a "College Bucket List"―with item #7 being a night of uninhibited, mind-blowing sex...

But she needs some help from her man-whore best friend.

Hockey player Beck Davenport thought Lyla's transformation would be subtle. Man, was he wrong. With every item she ticks off, Beck finds himself growing seriously hot for his sweet, brainiac best friend. And if he's not careful, he'll end up risking their friendship in order to convince Lyla that he might just be her lucky #7...

Purchase: Amazon, B&N, Kobo

Review:

I was so excited when I first found out that Cindi Madsen was coming up with a new book! Then I was even more excited to get an early copy of Getting Lucky Number Seven, and needless to say I absolutely loved it. The concept was spot on, and the chemistry between the characters was just perfect.

Getting Lucky Number Seven follows the story of Lyla Wilder, a shy chemistry student that has been focused on school for far too long, and now she wants to get out off her shell and experience what college is all about. So she decides to create a list of things to do before the semester is over, and calls it her “College Bucket List.” With that said, she wants to do things that she has never done before, and soon her list starts to get wild clearly wanting to make an statement before she goes back to see her family. But she soon discovers that she is going to need help getting out off her shell from her best friend, Beck Davenport. But she wasn't expecting to find herself lusting after her best friend, and the more time they spend together, the more she feels that she might just be falling in love with him as well. 

Beck Davenport, a hockey player, knows that he can have just about any girl he wants. Yet when his best friend asks him for his help, he can't deny helping her. He already has a soft spot for Lyla, and if she wants to get wild for a couple of days, or until she is done with her “College Bucket List,” then he is going to do anything to help her. Yet the minute she starts to change, he can't deny the attraction that he has towards her, and soon find himself willing to risk their friendship in order to convince Lyla that he might just be her lucky #7. 

I enjoyed every single aspect of the book, it was a page-turner! I couldn't put it down, it was fun to read about some of things that Lyla wanted to accomplished, and it made the book that much more interesting to read. Beck is known to be the player that every single girl wants, but the friendship that he has with Lyla makes their relationship that much more likable. He was a good sport helping her on the journey to discover who she really is and what she wants. That soon complicates their friendship when they cross the line by been together, that's when the story really takes a turn of events that lead them to the very end which I loved. Overall, the story was very well-written, and it flow effortlessly. I would highly recommend reading this book, and any others by Cindi Madsen. :)

*ARC provided by the author through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

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About the Author

Cindi Madsen is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance and young adult novels. She sits at her computer every chance she gets, plotting revising, and falling in love with her characters. Sometimes it makes her a crazy person. Without it, she’d be even crazier. She has way too many shoes, but can always find a reason to buy a new pretty pair, especially if they’re sparkly, colorful, or super tall. She loves music, dancing, and wishes summer lasted all year long. She lives in Colorado (where summer is most definitely NOT all year long) with her husband and three children. 

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