Saturday, December 31, 2016

Whatcha Reading? (79)



A new Saturday post where you can share with us what you are currently (or just finished) reading and I will share my brief thoughts on books that I read during the previous week.



Friday, December 30, 2016

#FitReaders: Weekly Check-In


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A new year, new goals. And this year I'm participating in FitReaders to help get in shape. 

#FitReaders is hosted by Geeky Bloggers Book Blog  and That’s What I’m Talking About. Interested in joining? Find out more HERE


[Pat's ARC Review]: "Hard Hitter"

romance novel cover, contemporary romance, Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen
Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen
Publisher: Berkley (January 3, 2017)
Series: Brooklyn Bruisers, 2
Genre: Contemporary Romance


He’s a fighter in the rink, but he’s about to learn that playing nice can help you score... 

As team captain and enforcer, Patrick O'Doul puts the bruise in the Brooklyn Bruisers. But after years of hard hits, O'Doul is feeling the burn, both physically and mentally. He conceals his pain from his coach and trainers, but when his chronic hip injury becomes too obvious to ignore, they send him for sessions with the team’s massage therapist.

After breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, Ari Bettini is in need of peace of mind. For now, she’s decided to focus on her work: rehabilitating the Bruisers’ MVP. O'Doul is easy on the eyes, but his reaction to her touch is ice cold. Ari is determined to help O'Doul heal, but as the tension between them turns red hot, they both learn that a little TLC does the body good...



Where to Buy*:
More Info:

Reviews of Bowen's Previous Novels:

Rookie Move (#1) -- Pat


Pat's Review:

Thursday, December 29, 2016

December Royal Picks + Giveaway!



Every month we will highlight our favorite reads -- Royal Picks!

Any reviews that are Royal Picks will be labeled as such, with our stamp of approval on the cover as well. 

Then, the last Thursday of each month, I'll do a round-up post with all of our picks (both the ones reviewed and the ones that we simple read and gave a high rating to). 

The best part? Each month I'll offer TWO lucky winners their choice of one of our Royal Picks!

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Our 2016 Favorites!



2016 is nearly over. (Thank fuck, the world sighed.) Let's hope that 2017 is a good year for us all.


Today, let's focus on the GOOD things from 2016. Namely the books. 📚😍📚😍📚😍📚


There were so many fantastic books that came out this year. Pat and I shared at least a few of our favorites each month (Royal Picks). Now it's time to narrow it down even further.


It wasn't easy, but we managed to list our Top 10 2016 romances below.


Okay, it's *technically* more than 10, but only because of series/authors that were awesome across the board! 😊


Did your favorite make our lists? Let's see . . .

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Book Deals (56)



Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

New Releases (Dec. 26th)




I've been doing new release threads on Twitter/FB every Tuesday, but it's time to start posting them here on the blog, too.


This is by no means a complete list. These are just the ones I'm aware of and/or ones that I'm curious to try myself. If you know of any that I missed for this week, let me know in the comments below!


New Releases for the week of December 26th

Monday, December 26, 2016

Book Deals (55)



Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

[Let's Talk]: Romance Survey Results (Part 2)



If you recall, in September I mentioned my senior project and the survey I posted for it. I've since turned in that project, and now that I have a bit more time, I'm going to be discussing the results here on the blog as promised. I'm not sure yet how many parts this discussion will be -- 4 or 5, at least? -- but I'll link to all the previous posts each time I post a new one.


These posts will be a combination of the data results from the survey itself, some of the quotes from the survey answers, and my own thoughts and observations. Parts of it will be taken directly from the giant ethnography I turned in, but I'll also be adding more to it in these posts, often in a much more casual way than what's in the paper. :)


I hope that these posts will start some great discussions within our community. But at the very least, I hope you find this series interesting rather than boring.


Catch up:
Part 1


Today I'll be discussing starting ages for reading romance, how many books are read in a year, and who the survey participants are in the community (reader, author, etc).

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Weekly Recap (151)



Every Sunday afternoon, I will post a "Weekly Recap" of everything that went up on the blog in the previous week. Reviews, guest posts giveaway, etc. This will provide quick access to anything you may have missed. I hope you enjoy!


December 19th - 25th: 

Lusting for Covers (313)



Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

To view complete instructions on how to participate, as well as grab the HTML code for the graphic, see this page first!



Once you are ready to join the fun,

please fill out Mister Linky below with

your name/blog name and the direct

link to your Lusting for Covers for this

week!





Here's my candidate for the week:

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Whatcha Reading? (78)



A new Saturday post where you can share with us what you are currently (or just finished) reading and I will share my brief thoughts on books that I read during the previous week.



Friday, December 23, 2016

Book Deals (54)



Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

#FitReaders: Weekly Check-In


 ,,
,


A new year, new goals. And this year I'm participating in FitReaders to help get in shape. 

#FitReaders is hosted by Geeky Bloggers Book Blog  and That’s What I’m Talking About. Interested in joining? Find out more HERE


[Pat's ARC Review]: "Devil's Mark"

romance novel cover, contemporary romance, Devil's Mark by Megan Crane
Devil's Mark by Megan Crane
Publisher: Loveswept (January 3, 2017)
Series: The Devil's Keepers, 2
Genre: Contemporary Romance

The bestselling author of Devil’s Honor returns with a deliciously sinful novel about a good girl who goes bad—and the notorious Louisiana biker who can’t resist the lure of forbidden fruit.

Holly Chambless is tired of being the squeaky clean daughter of Lagrange’s holier-than-thou mayor. When her father is charged with corruption, she realizes that her whole life’s been a lie. Now’s her chance to do all the things she never dared, like scoring a job at a bar where reputations go to die, or reconnecting with the biker who sparked a secret hunger in her all those years ago. Holly isn’t a wide-eyed girl anymore—and this time she wants a taste of what has always been denied. 

Killian “Uptown” Chenier has no time for stuck-up princesses. He likes fast bikes and wild sex. Sure, he remembers Holly. He sent her running with a wicked smile and a lesson about prying eyes. And sure, she’s grown up smoking-hot, with a body he’d like to personally desecrate. But Devil’s Keepers business is real and intense. Her daddy stole from the club, leaving his pretty blonde daughter a walking target. And when Uptown takes aim at what he wants, he never misses.



Where to Buy*:
More Info:


Pat's Review:


Thursday, December 22, 2016

Book Deals (53)



Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Book Deals (52)




Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

[Let's Talk]: Romance Survey Results (Part 1)



If you recall, in September I mentioned my senior project and the survey I posted for it. I've since turned in that project, and now that I have a bit more time, I'm going to be discussing the results here on the blog as promised. I'm not sure yet how many parts this discussion will be -- 4 or 5, at least? -- but I'll link to all the previous posts each time I post a new one.


These posts will be a combination of the data results from the survey itself, some of the quotes from the survey answers, and my own thoughts and observations. Parts of it will be taken directly from the giant ethnography I turned in, but I'll also be adding more to it in these posts, often in a much more casual way than what's in the paper. :)


I hope that these posts will start some great discussions within our community. But at the very least, I hope you find this series interesting rather than boring.



Let's start with the first section of the survey, which asked how a participant identifies themselves in regards to gender, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity.


Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Book Deals (51)






Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

New Releases (Dec 19th)




I've been doing new release threads on Twitter/FB every Tuesday, but it's time to start posting them here on the blog, too.


This is by no means a complete list. These are just the ones I'm aware of and/or ones that I'm curious to try myself. If you know of any that I missed for this week, let me know in the comments below!


New Releases for the week of December 19th

Monday, December 19, 2016

Book Deals (50)





Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Weekly Recap (150)



Every Sunday afternoon, I will post a "Weekly Recap" of everything that went up on the blog in the previous week. Reviews, guest posts giveaway, etc. This will provide quick access to anything you may have missed. I hope you enjoy!


December 12th - 18th: 

Book Deals (49)





Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

Lusting for Covers (312)



Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

To view complete instructions on how to participate, as well as grab the HTML code for the graphic, see this page first!



Once you are ready to join the fun,

please fill out Mister Linky below with

your name/blog name and the direct

link to your Lusting for Covers for this

week!





Here's my candidate for the week:

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Whatcha Reading? (77)



A new Saturday post where you can share with us what you are currently (or just finished) reading and I will share my brief thoughts on books that I read during the previous week.



Friday, December 16, 2016

#FitReaders: Weekly Check-In


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,


A new year, new goals. And this year I'm participating in FitReaders to help get in shape. 

#FitReaders is hosted by Geeky Bloggers Book Blog  and That’s What I’m Talking About. Interested in joining? Find out more HERE


[Pat's Review]: "Becoming a Legend"

romance novel cover, contemporary romance, Becoming a Legend by Sarah Robinson
Becoming a Legend by Sarah Robinson 
Publisher: Loveswept (December 13, 2016)
Series: Kavanagh Legends, 3
Genre: Contemporary Romance

From the author of Saving a Legend (“A deep and moving story about family, acceptance, and love.”—Katy Evans) comes another smoldering MMA romance featuring the Kavanagh brothers, the chiseled alpha males whose real legacy is love.

Kane Kavanagh has always had one goal: being the best mixed martial arts fighter alive. With the MMA National Championships in Las Vegas fast approaching, the man they call “Killer” has no intention of letting anyone or anything get in his way. Somehow, though, a feisty opponent has slipped beneath his guard—and stolen his heart. Fiery and passionate, Nora Hannigan is harder to pin down than any rival Kane has faced in the ring. And she isn’t afraid to tell Kane that she wants nothing to do with him.

With her best friend about to marry into the Kavanagh family, Nora has been resisting Kane’s shameless attempts at flirting for months. But after their undeniable chemistry finally takes over, leading to the hottest night of Nora’s life, she’s running scared. There’s a lot about her life Kane doesn’t know, and she won’t be responsible for ending his career. Now Kane’s out to prove that he’s ready for commitment by winning her heart—and he’s never lost a fight.



Where to Buy*:
More Info:

Reviews of Robinson's Previous Novels:

Not a Hero -- Pat

Breaking a Legend (#1) -- Kame


Pat's Review:


Wednesday, December 14, 2016

[Pat's Review]: "Keep Me Safe"

romance novel cover, romantic suspense, Keep Me Safe by Maya Banks
Keep Me Safe by Maya Banks
Publisher: Avon; Reprint edition (November 29, 2016)
Series: Slow Burn, 1
Genre: Romantic Suspense

A sizzling story of a woman who risks her life and her heart to find a wealthy man’s missing sister — the first novel in a sexy new romantic suspense series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks.

When Caleb Devereaux's younger sister is kidnapped, this scion of a powerful and wealthy family turns to an unlikely source for help: a beautiful and sensitive woman with a gift for finding answers others cannot.

While Ramie can connect to victims and locate them by feeling their pain, her ability comes with a price. Every time she uses it, it costs her a piece of herself. Helping the infuriatingly attractive and impatient Caleb successfully find his sister nearly destroys her. Even though his sexual intensity draws her like a magnet, she needs to get as far away from him as she can.

Deeply remorseful for the pain he’s caused, Caleb is determined to make things right. But just when he thinks Ramie's vanished forever, she reappears. She’s in trouble and she needs his help. Now, Caleb will risk everything to protect her — including his heart.... 



Where to Buy*:
More Info:


Pat's Review:


Tuesday, December 13, 2016

New Releases (Dec 12th)




I've been doing new release threads on Twitter/FB every Tuesday, but it's time to start posting them here on the blog, too.


This is by no means a complete list. These are just the ones I'm aware of and/or ones that I'm curious to try myself. If you know of any that I missed for this week, let me know in the comments below!


New Releases for the week of December 12th

Monday, December 12, 2016

[Author Interview]: Jessica Peterson + Giveaway!


WELCOME TO THE BLOG, JESSICA! :) 






Jessica Peterson began reading romance to escape the decidedly unromantic awkwardness of her teenage years. Having found solace in the likes of Mr. Darcy, Jamie Fraser (OMG love the gingers!), and Edward Cullen, it wasn’t long before she began creating tall, dark and handsome heroes of her own. 

She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband, Mr. Peterson, and her smelly Goldendoodle Martha Bean.





Where to Find Jessica:






TheBookQueen: Hi Jessica! Can you tell us 3 unique/wacky/fun things about yourself?

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Weekly Recap (149)



Every Sunday afternoon, I will post a "Weekly Recap" of everything that went up on the blog in the previous week. Reviews, guest posts giveaway, etc. This will provide quick access to anything you may have missed. I hope you enjoy!


December 5th - 11th: 

Lusting for Covers (311)



Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

To view complete instructions on how to participate, as well as grab the HTML code for the graphic, see this page first!



Once you are ready to join the fun,

please fill out Mister Linky below with

your name/blog name and the direct

link to your Lusting for Covers for this

week!





Here's my candidate for the week:

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Whatcha Reading? (76)



A new Saturday post where you can share with us what you are currently (or just finished) reading and I will share my brief thoughts on books that I read during the previous week.



Friday, December 9, 2016

#FitReaders: Weekly Check-In


 ,,
,


A new year, new goals. And this year I'm participating in FitReaders to help get in shape. 

#FitReaders is hosted by Geeky Bloggers Book Blog  and That’s What I’m Talking About. Interested in joining? Find out more HERE


[Review]: "Wrapped Together"

romance novel cover, M/M romance, holiday romance, Wrapped Together by Annabeth Albert
Wrapped Together by Annabeth Albert
Publisher: Lyrical Shine (December 6, 2016)
Series: Portland Heat, 5
Genre: M/M Romance -- Contemporary

In the bustling restaurants, shops, and cafés of Portland, Oregon, things really heat up for the hard-working men behind the scenes when the holidays come into town . . .

For a stationery store owner, the holidays are great for business. But for Hollis Alcott, Christmas reminds him of the tragic events of three years past, and the last thing he wants to do is take part in Portland’s over-abundance of festive cheer. But Sawyer Murphy, a hunky gift shop owner whose brother is married to Hollis’s sister, has made it his mission to pluck Hollis out of his holiday blues. And his plan is beginning to work. Wrapped in the warm glow of newfound passion, the former business rivals hit up Portland’s finest holiday traditions—and Hollis’s icy attitude begins to melt like snowflakes on his tongue. But he isn’t sure he can trust anyone with the only gift he has—his heart—without breaking it like an antique ornament. Unless he can find the courage to take a leap with the one lover he never expected . . . 



Where to Buy*:
More Info:

Reviews of Albert's Previous Novels:

Status Update (#1) -- TBQ
Beta Test (#2) -- TBQ
Connection Error (#3) -- TBQ

Treble Maker (#1) -- TBQ

My Review:


Wednesday, December 7, 2016

[Pat's Review]: "Come For Me"

romance novel  cover, romantic suspense, Come for Me by Ella Sheridan
Come for Me by Ella Sheridan
Publisher: November 29, 2016
Series: Southern Nights, 3.5
Genre: Romantic Suspense

She's his wife, his everything, and God help the thugs who dared to take her hostage.

When an ex-military security expert's wife is taken hostage along with her colleagues, he'll use every weapon in his arsenal to get her out safely. But when it turns out someone they both trust is working with the bad guys, she'll have to fight alongside him to gain their freedom.

Olivia Brannan arrives at her Atlanta financial firm on what should be one of the best mornings of her life. But she walks into eerie silence, greeted only by bloodstains. Her quiet, civilized workplace is under attack. When she can't reach Dain, her uber-protective hero, she realizes she must stay alive on her own until help arrives. And she must decide—is she prepared to kill to save herself and the gift she has for her husband?

Dain Brannan is a client security specialist at JCL Security. He's one of the best in the business. But even in his worst nightmares, he never expected to have to use his skills to rescue his beloved Livie. When thugs take her firm's personnel hostage, he'll do anything to save her—including go around or through the police. Can his team do what the SWAT teams cannot—bring her and her colleagues out alive?



Where to Buy*:
More Info:


Pat's Review:

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Book Deals (48)





Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

New Releases (Dec 5th)




I've been doing new release threads on Twitter/FB every Tuesday, but it's time to start posting them here on the blog, too.


This is by no means a complete list. These are just the ones I'm aware of and/or ones that I'm curious to try myself. If you know of any that I missed for this week, let me know in the comments below!


New Releases for the week of December 5th

Book Deals (47)





Warning, I'm sorry in advance to your debit card, ladies! 

Make sure that you double check the price before one-clicking! As you know, sometimes the deals ends unexpectedly or there's a glitch, etc.

Listed lowest to highest. 

Monday, December 5, 2016

[Pat's Review]: "Mended by Love"

romance novel cover, contemporary romance, Mended by Love by Stacy Eaton
Mended by Love by Stacy Eaton
Publisher: December 5th, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Josey Napier had given up on love after a longtime crush told her he loved her like a sister. Intent on staying busy at work as a surgical nurse to suppress the pain, Josey is shocked when she recognizes Tucker Wheatcraft, the police officer who saved a friend’s child from drowning, on her operating room table—fighting for his own life.

Four months after pulling a young boy from the freezing water while off duty, Tucker is struck by a car and shot. When he wakes up and finds the woman he’s had his eye on standing vigil over him, he’s thankful to be alive, but after weeks of therapy, Tucker still isn’t getting the feeling back in his legs, and the mind games are starting to wreak havoc with him. Can he ever be the kind of man that Josey deserves? 


Where to Buy*:
More Info:

Reviews of Eaton's Previous Novels:

Distorted Loyalty -- Pat

Second Shield -- Pat
Second Shield II: The Return -- Pat

Whether I'll Live or Die -- Pat

My Blood Runs Blue (#1) -- Pat

Barbara's Plea -- Pat

Cured by Love -- Pat

Tangled in Tinsel -- Pat

Revived by Love -- Pat



Pat's Review:

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Weekly Recap (148)



Every Sunday afternoon, I will post a "Weekly Recap" of everything that went up on the blog in the previous week. Reviews, guest posts giveaway, etc. This will provide quick access to anything you may have missed. I hope you enjoy!


November 28th - December 4th: 

Lusting for Covers (310)



Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

To view complete instructions on how to participate, as well as grab the HTML code for the graphic, see this page first!



Once you are ready to join the fun,

please fill out Mister Linky below with

your name/blog name and the direct

link to your Lusting for Covers for this

week!





Here's my candidate for the week: