The release of 31 Days of Summer by CJ Fallowfield (Book #2 in the 31 Days Series)

I am so excited for this one! I have been waiting for the release of 31 Days of Summer.
HOLY COW! This one kept me on my toes and I could not put it down.  Dan and Ellie have such a long and twisted road to each other. The many trials and tribulations are quite relatable and I found myself lost in their world again.

This one was of my favorite follow up book in a series. The characters frustrated me at times with their stubbornness but honestly I felt they were reacting very much in line with what reality might be.  These two grabbed me in book one and I could not be more pleased with this book.

I don't want to give away the book so sorry for my vagueness. :-) Dan and Ellie navigate through many uncharted territories. You see them grow and change together and apart. It was a hard one emotionally but I wouldn't have it any other way.

This was a very well written book with lots of events that I did not see coming. I cried again with this one and felt at many points that my own heart was being ripped out! CJ Fallowfield did a fantastic job and I was not let down. 

I really enjoyed the intertwining of characters from her other series as it gave a different dimension to those characters as well. A lot of thought and heart went into this book that much is obvious. I don't know if CJ came out of that one unscathed. :-)

Check out 31 Days of Summer by CJ Fallowfield if you have not read the first in this 2 book series check out 31 Days of Winter first.


So excited!!!

C.J Fallowfield The Austin Series Box Set On Sale .99 cents!

From December 24th, 2014-December 31st 2014 The Austin Series Box Set (prequel & Books 1-6) are on sale for .99 Cents!!! That's a 91% Discount!

 

 

Box Set Buy link

Amazon            http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MS02X78

 

 

 

Quotes about The Austin Series

“A far better read than 50SOG”  - Tracy, Goodreads reviewer – 5*

“If you love sexy, dominant, controlling, sensual alpha males that adore the women they love and would do anything for them you will also fall in love with Gabe Austin.” - Toni, Goodreads reviewer – 5*

“You will laugh and cry on the emotional journey you go on with these characters, loving every second of it. Highly entertaining it will keep you gripped for hours. All I can say is climb on-board, fasten your seatbelts and welcome to the ride of your life with Gabe & Mia.” – Chip, Goodreads reviewer – 5*

“I cannot say enough about this series!!! I fell in love with it from the first page and could not get enough of Mia and Gabe. This series is HOT, STEAMY, and SEXY!!” – Michelle, Goodreads reviewer – 5*

“C.J. Fallowfield weaves this beautiful love story with angst, suspense, mystery, humour, hot steamy sex scenes and lots of love. I found myself on the edge of my seat several times. I lived an emotional roller coaster through all six books often finding myself crying so hard I couldn't see the words on the page and then laughing so hard I had to run to the bathroom.” – Holly, Goodreads reviewer - 5*

“Hot, steamy, grab you by the seat of your pants and not let go story!!! The Austin Series is a MUST READ!!! Simply not enough adjectives to describe how much I LOVE this series. Jump on the roller coaster ride and feel every emotion possible.” – Pollie, Goodreads reviewer - 5*

“This series has made me cry tears of happiness, sadness, gut wrenching sobs as I felt the characters pain in parts, it's made me giggle, laugh out loud and put down my kindle as I was laughing too much to continue. I've also yelled in frustration at some of the very real human mistakes they made along the way. There was also suspense, plot twists and some serious tension. This is one series I am going to love returning to over and over and I can't wait to read more by CJ.” – Harriet, Goodreads reviewer - 5*

“It was brilliant. Funny, scorching hot, tear jerking and gut wrenching. I absolutely loved it.” – Polly, Goodreads reviewer – 5*

 

 

Author Bio

I write contemporary erotic romance novels, with humour, which are full of emotion and plenty of drama. I am a 44 year old female from the United Kingdom and live in the wonderful countryside of Wales, surrounded by rolling hills, trees and fields full of sheep and cows. Writing aids include chocolate, Ben & Jerry’s and copious amounts of coffee, wine or cider.

 

Media Links

Website            http://www.cjfallowfield.co.uk

Goodreads       https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7807992.C_J_Fallowfield

Facebook         https://www.facebook.com/cjfallowfield

Twitter             https://www.twitter.com/cjfallowfield

Email                cjfauthor@btinternet.com

 

 

Cover Reveal: Never Forgotten Love: A Story of Second Chances by S.M Stryker

Cover Reveal

 

Title: Never Forgotten Love ~ A story of Second Chances

Release Date: 27^th December 2014

Add to your TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23642928-never-forgotten-love

Cover Design: Stephanie Tkach

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Synopsis:

Beckett was smaller than most boys his age, having little to no self-esteem or confidence because of the verbally and physical abuse he faced at the hands of his mother, the one person who should love him unconditionally, because of this he was an easy target for other kids to pick on him. But He found his best friend in Harlow. Not only was she beautiful, she was tough too. She was always there for him from the first day in first grade. They spent every minute of their time together as young children that was allowed, he even helped her with her interest in cupcakes.

As they grew older, that started spending a lot of time at the local park talking about their dreams for the future. That is until Beckett had to move and leave Harlow behind, he was thirteen and devastated. They promised to stay in touch, Harlow gave him a bracelet with a half of a heart medallion that when put together said 'Best Friends Always' but that ended when Beckett's mother took away his belongings including his computer and phone which had all of Harlow's information in it.

In high school, he was still the little guy, and continued to be the subject of bullying, so he started to take Krav Mega classes to learn to protect himself and regain his self-esteem and confidence. After graduating high school he finally grew, he wasn't the same little boy that always seemed to have the kick me sign on his back. Even after Ten years, Beckett never went a day without thinking of Harlow, every decision he ever made, was made with her in mind. He began working for Richard in high school in his computer software upstart. After college Richard talked Beckett into hiring a private investigator to look for Harlow, but she was off the grid. Will Beckett find Harlow? and if he does will she forgive him for breaking their promise? Or maybe she is married already, and what demons does she carry? this story is about lost loves, best friends and second chances. This book is a series, You won't have to read the first one to understand the following. but it will cross over.


My review:
I really love Beckett and Harlow. They both have horrible pasts that does not keep them down and out of love and life. Beckett has a drive to better and not give up. He is able to realize life can go on if he keeps on trying to do his best instead of being sucked into negative things. I am so glad he had Richard as a positive male role model after his family with Harlow is ripped away from him. He never forgets about her and strives to make sure that if he finds her one day that he is a worthy man of her love and friendship.

 

Harlow is another great character in this book. She is strong and realistic in how she deals with what has happened to her. I find a little of myself in her and very relatable.  I love how she is able to open herself up to the possibilities with Beckett. She has more strength inside her then she realizes. Harlow never forgot Beckett either and felt betrayed for many years until he was able to explain when they meet up again.


Teasers

This story is about a strong friendship turned to real love. They have issues and struggles like others but like S. M Stryker's other book I find them to be believable, real characters that I could have met in real life. S.M Stryker got me again and I am glad I was able to read this book. It's as if parts of my life are on paper. This was a well written and thought out story that I really loved. It was sweet and everyone should experience in their life the true friendship that Beckett and Harlow have.

 

Other Books by S.M. Stryker

Buy Links:

Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B00NBK9EG2
Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00NBK9EG2
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/stolen-innocence-4
Ibooks: https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/stolen-innocence/id915175177?mt=11    

About S.M. Stryker

S.M. Stryker grew up on a small farm in Oregon with her two brothers. She married her husband 27 years ago. It was important to her to be able to stay at home to raise their four daughters. She wasn't an avid reader, although she always thought her life would make a good book. A few years ago she picked up FSOG and The Crossfire Series and was drawn to the characters; the storylines moved her more than anything. Her life changed at that point, she could relate to the characters and what they had gone through. She devoured books after that, sometimes reading 8-10 books a week, and finding new authors she enjoyed reading. She couldn't be without a book, her IPad or IPhone anything that she could download her kindle app onto. Knowing she had always wanted to write but kept putting it off, she emailed a few of her favourite authors that gave her some very good advice. So she finally went for it.  

Find S.M Stryker here

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author.S.M.Stryker/timeline
Twitter: https://twitter.com/smstryker
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8389427.S_M_Stryker
Amazon Page: http://www.amazon.com/S.M.-Stryker/e/B00MR0AU1K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1418683023&sr=8-1
Web: http://smstryker.wix.com/smstryker
Email: Shelly@gervais.com

Cover Reveal: Between Tristan and Hannah by Alora Kate Book #2 in The Four Seasons Series

 

Isn't this a great cover?! Between Tristan and Hannah is book #2 in The Four Seasons Series. 

 

Hannah’s unconditional love helps Fall talk about his painful past in an attempt to move forward. Old wounds are healing, but new uncertainty is looming for Hannah.

 

Tristan told Summer a secret that he's never told anyone and he knows she is struggling with believing him.
The story continues for Fall, Hannah, Summer and Tristan as they start new journeys of trust and relationships. They’ll be tested. Their bonds will either grow stronger or crumble under the pressure.

Between Tristan and Hannah
Book 2 of 4 in The Four Seasons Series
New Adult Romance. Recommended for 18+ due to language and sexy scenes.

 

Good Reads Link: http://goo.gl/hJVLj8



Check out book 1 From Summer and Fall to see where it all began before book 2 comes out!
Get it on sale for .99 at Amazon!: http://goo.gl/4C69xJ  This is one you don't want to miss!

 

(here's a link to the reveal of book 1 http://www.insidethebookbistro.blogspot.com/2014/09/cover-reveal-for-from-summer-and-fall.html)

The release of Filthy for the Night (For the Night Book #3) by CJ Fallowfield

If you're into some down and dirty, erotic, and a touch of crazy all rolled into one, then look no further then the For the Night novella series by CJ Fallowfield. It's got it all and best of all book 3 is now released :-) Filthy for the Night.  Besides Logan Steele is one great fantasy man.

Review of Stolen Innocence by S.M. Stryker :Semi-Spoiler/Mature Content:

Alas my Kindle issues are solved and I was able to finally read this book. As a quick refresher Stolen Innocence by S.M. Stryker tells the story of Parker Dane and Ian Blake.  Several chance meetings bring these two together. Parker has a past that she is afraid to tell anyone about.

After turning 18 she moves out of her family home to start over.  After running into Ian literally and by chance Ian decides that he has to know her and not let her run away.  Reluctantly Parker accepts the invitation and a wonderfully connected romance blossoms. There are bumps along the way and Parker finally tells Ian what her secret is. Parker feels no one should have to burden others with her secret.

This book has mature content and the story line deals with an issue that is not delved into everyday by an author. S.M. Stryker did a fantastic job of writing the characters and how they interacted with each other. I enjoyed how the story line was paced and I especially liked that Ian was not afraid of his feelings from the get go and was not afraid to tell her. This was a refreshing change from the alpha male dominate.  He was wonderful. I'm glad I found my Ian. Parker was written just as well. She was dealing with serious sexual abuse issues and was able to one push herself to do her best so that when she was 18 should would be capable of changing her fate and two she was still open to love and affection. Now it wasn't easy for her but she didn't back down either. It really hit home for me.

I think S.M. Stryker did a phenomenal job writing a story about a tough topic. Her writing style flowed effortlessly and kept me interested from the first page. I'm still processing this book and am in awe of how emotionally connected I was with it.

This was a great book.

Featured Fiction: Stolen Innocence by new author S.M. Stryker

 

<3 STOLEN INNOCENCE by S. M. Stryker <3 <3

Haunted by her years of abuse, Parker Dane tries to leave her past behind her to start a new life in a new city. She meets Ian Blake; actually she runs into him multiple times, but always runs away before learning his name. Ian can't get Parker out of his mind and he doesn't even know her name.

Ian finally gets his opportunity to meet Parker, and he will do anything in his power to keep her from running away from him again. Parker has years of demons and fears bottled up inside her; she knows that if Ian finds out her secrets, she will lose him forever; no one wants damaged goods. Will Ian make her run away again or will her past catch up to her trying to pull her back.

Will Ian be the man to stand by Parker or will he turn his back on her.

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Amber Alert and Abducted by Sara Schoen with Sneak Peaks and Author Information

 

 

I am pleased to introduce two novels by new author Sara Schoen Amber Alert and Abducted from The Amber Alert Series.  I'm looking forward to reading these books as they have a different twist to shake things up.

Anna was taken...

Taken from her home to live out a sick game that a guy has been playing for the last ten years.

With no certainty that anyone is looking for her, and seemingly hours away from home, she's forced to play housewife with a man that has had twelve other 'wives'.

Each of them now dead...

With 12 rules and the obvious exits blocked, from the previous girls attempts to flee. Is Anna's only way out to play along and become a 'loving wife'? Or will she die during the chase?

Would anyone even know what happened to her?

Or would she be labeled as a runaway?
 
And where is she in the first place?

 
 
 


 


Audrey Thomas had been raised by overprotective parents and is sick of it. After the kidnapping and recovery of her mother, Anna Cowles, eighteen years ago, her parents had a harsh awakening as they realized any child could be taken for any reason. New laws were made to protect children, but those same children ignored the rules and went out of their way to get into trouble. 
 
 
Audrey has always done what she wanted, no matter what the consequences are, but what happens when her choices lead her to being taken by the one man people feared everyday for the last eighteen years, right up to his execution. Will she make it out like her mother did or will she suffer the fate of the previous twelve girls?
 



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The following interview was submitted by the author. These questions were not asked by me but we felt it was important to include the information. Enjoy!

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If this book is part of a series, tell us a little about it?

It’s about three girls, that are connected through the series, going through a kidnapping. The main character’s are typically normal teenage girls ripped from their daily lives and forced to fight for their lives. The last girl, the main character of the third and final book, has had her life controlled by being taken at a young age and now she’s fighting for other girls not to go through what she and the other two girls did. 

What made you write about a kidnapping?

Well, it’s an uncomfortable topic, very few people discuss it, and I think that’s an issue. We never talk about it until it’s too late. Someone goes missing, and if they aren’t seen or no one knows what happens to them, then we don’t know if we will ever see them again. I hope that people will read the book and know that they have to think about it, but they can’t let it take over their lives. Some people prepare for the apocalypse, but what about a danger that’s here right now? I don’t know what I would do if I was taken, but I wanted to raise awareness so people can learn that they have to take a few precautions.

 

What made you have the characters interact the way they do?

 I made Steve creepy because I thought, what person would take a girl, much less thirteen of them? Then you have to think of a reason why he did it, and whether logical or not to readers, it had to make sense to him. No one likes him as a character, but he was a driving force of the story. He needed a reason, he needed something to live for, and I gave that to him. Garrett was raised with Steve, so he does what he feels will protect him, but he also wants to protect the girls that come into the house. It’s just how he is, he knows it’s dangerous, but he wants to help them. Anna is this empty shell basically, when you think about her she isn’t dynamic, she’s flat in a way until the middle of the book. She’s been torn away from her family, trying to figure out what happened, why it happened and her feelings. She feels the only way to live through this is to play along. She feels defeated until she has something to fight for and that’s when you see her change.

 

What do you think people will think of the book?

I had my work on a website for a few years, and I got a lot of mixed reviews. There were mostly good words said, and it became very popular and I had a few readers tell me that they were going to be more cautious when going out at night. I’m not telling you to be suspicious of everyone, just be cautious about your surroundings. Keep yourself safe and learn what looks dangerous, or even what looks harmless, but could cause trouble. Then there were a few people that had the opposite opinion, they told me that I was basically the devil and that I didn’t deserve the book to become popular, that I was against religion and many other things. While those were the minority of the readers I had, I realize the book is an uncomfortable topic and few people want to think about it. I don’t apologize for starting the topic, and I just hope people who read will understand that I just want them to be vigilant.

 What was the hardest part of writing your book?

 It was complicated, the characters, the setting and even just the story. It’s uncomfortable to write, and even uncomfortable to discuss with friends because they think it’s so strange that I choose this topic to write about.

 

What else have you written?

I have dipped into a lot of genres, but I really enjoy Thrillers and Suspense the best. It’s exciting to write and I hope it’s just as exciting to read for those that read my books.

 
 

Where can people find you to keep up with you?

Twitter at SaraNSchoen,

Facebook (look up Sara Schoen and look for the Amber Alert banner)

Wattpad (xxnightstripexx)

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9790618.Sara_Schoen

 

Purchase Amber Alert on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/168058006X/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1417045748&sr=1-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

 

The release of 31 Days of Winter by CJ Fallowfield (31 Days Book #1)

Please check out the release of 31 Days of winter by CJ Fallowfield on December 1st! This was a great read. There was just something about it that caught me and strung me along :-)

My Review:

** spoiler alert ** ***ARC was given for an honest review ***

This book took me from the first page. I could not put it down. It was very well written, very well paced and a little bit different than most of the other romances I've read recently. I really enjoyed the pace of the book as well as the character development.

Ellie is a girl who just learned that her fiancé has been cheating on her and not only cheating but was with some not so wonderful types of women. She learns that he has drained their joint bank account and six months ago lost his job as well.

Her best friend encourages her to take a month and get herself back together.
So Ellie up and quits her job and rents a place where she plans on writing her first novel.

While there Ellie meets Dan who seems to know a lot about the caretaker of her rental. The instant attraction they feel is electric. Dan tries very hard to fight his attraction to Ellie but fails miserably. After much back-and-forth and conflicting messages Ellie and Dan finally get together.

However Dan's hot and cold treatment of Ellie has her running home from him early after she learns some of his secrets.

This book has a great balance of alpha male along with your typical sweet romance characteristics. I am looking forward to the next part in the series to see what happens to Dan and Ellie.

C.J. did a wonderful job with this book. It was hard to walk away from. Definitely having a book hangover after this one.

Above all by Rebecca Brooks Blog Tour by

Above All

by Rebecca Brooks 
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All Romance

Reeling from a sudden breakup, Casey Webb leaves Brooklyn, drives north and settles in a sleepy mountain town in upstate New York. She’s convinced she’s happy being alone—until she reads the acknowledgments in her ex-boyfriend’s hit debut novel, thanking his new girlfriend “above all”.

Good thing Ben Mailer is in town. The hot, young Brooklyn-bound chef offers the perfect distraction, and soon Casey is having the best sex of her life—on a mountain, in the lake, all over her cozy cabin. But as their weekend fling turns into something more, the demands of Ben’s family and budding career make moving to her idyllic town impossible.

Now Casey must decide what she can’t live without—her life in the mountains or the man she wants as hers. Smart, sweet and blisteringly hot, Above All is about getting lost…and finding yourself right where you belong.

A Romantica® contemporary erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave

Rebecca Brooks lives in New York City in an apartment filled with books. She received a PhD in English but decided it was more fun to write books than write about them. She has backpacked alone through India and Brazil, traveled by cargo boat down the Amazon River, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, explored ice caves in Peru, trekked to the source of the Ganges, and sunbathed in Burma, but she always likes coming home to a cold beer and her hot husband in the Bronx. Her books are about independent women who leave their old lives behind to try something new—and find the passion, excitement and purpose they didn’t know they’d been missing.

website: http://rebeccabrooksromance.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeccaBooks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccabrooksromance

Review: 

This was a very sweet book with many emotional roller coaster rides! I fell in love with Casey and the town of Paper Lake immediately. Casey lands in Paper Lake after the break up with her author boyfriend. She lands a job at the beautiful campground below Mt. Bonnet.  

While working Casey meets Ben when he and some of his college buddies meet up for a weekend at the campgrounds for a reunion of sorts. Their chemistry is instant. Casey is a little leery of Ben's age and inexperience. This first meeting spurs a year of off and on sporadic contact that puts Casey through the ringer. 

Ben and Casey both feel the other is the one for them.  However, Ben still has the desire to please his parents and work/do what they want him to do once his done culinary school. By choosing his family's wishes for him he ends up only contacting Casey randomly and starting up their intense romance again.  

Casey is heartbroken when she thinks she no longer has a shot with Ben. She wants to be someone's "Above all" and thought she was surely Ben's by the way they were together. Casey ends up being given the campgrounds to take over as her own and is thrilled to be able to continue to nurture and grow it. Little does she know that after all this time Ben opens up a coffee/pastry shop down the road where he is trying to start his life on his terms for he and Casey. 

There is a HEA but I won't give it away ;-)   This story has a very good sense of reality. I feel like the characters and their emotions/reactions were typical of young people their age.  I like when books seem to be "obtainable" to readers. 

Check this book out you won't be disappointed!

School days

I am getting really excited to start my copy editing courses in January. I can't believe it's happening and I can't believe some wonderful authors have let me copy edit some of their work before being sent to their editors.

I need practice and a girl has to start somewhere. Learning and growing is what it's all about.

His Wicked Celtic Kiss by Karyn Gerrard Blog Tour by NKAuthorServices

His Wicked Celtic Kiss

by Karyn Gerrard

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It took just one teasing wink and a sexy Irish lilt from bad boy Lorcan Byrne to turn Julie Denison’s world upside down. The problem is, he’s only in town for six months, and happily ever after isn’t in this world traveler’s vocabulary.

Julie’s worked hard to get her life in a good place—dropping substantial weight and getting a great job at her friend’s bakery. But this handsome charmer is just as tempting as any of the decadent pastries she sells, and she can’t resist his advances for long. Julie fully expects Lorcan to break her heart—but she’s planning to enjoy every second she can of their explosive chemistry.

After years of danger as a soldier and a spy, Lorcan fled to tiny Rockland, Maryland for some boring downtime. He didn’t count on meeting someone who could ignite his libido and soothe his damaged heart, and their passion soon leads to deeper feelings. But can Julie convince Lorcan he has more to offer her than just his wicked Celtic kiss?

Sensuality Level: Sensual

Karyn lives in a small town in the western corner of Ontario, Canada. She whiles away her spare time writing and reading romance while drinking copious amounts of Earl Grey tea. Tortured heroes are a favorite. A multi-published author with a few bestsellers under her belt, Karyn loves to write historicals and contemporaries with various heat levels.
As long as she can avoid being hit by a runaway moose in her wilderness paradise, she assumes everything is golden.
Karyn's been happily married for a long time to her own hero. His encouragement keeps her moving forward.
You can visit Karyn at www.karyngerrard.com

COMING SOON:

Bold Seduction Kensington Publishing/Lyrical Press Early 2015 (historical)

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Review:

This book is a very sensual one.  Lorcan is a man who likes to get what he wants and he has his sights set on Julie! Julie initially dislikes Lorcan and the feelings he stirs inside of her when they first meet. Julie is very self conscious after losing a lot of weight and still can't see herself for what she is now.  Lorcan feels the same spark when they meet and is determined to have her. 

Their mutual friends warn him not to hurt Julie once they discover he asked her out. Lorcan and Julie go on several successful dates even though Lorcan makes it clear that he will be leaving in a few months.  Julie decides to stick with it and go with what she wants for once. 

Will they stay together??? Check out the book to find out :-) 

His Wicked Celtic Kiss was well written and moved at a great pace. I do not like lulls in my books and this did not have any. Lorcan is a complex character once you delve into his layers.  I enjoyed the character interactions and the insight into what each of them were thinking. Overall a two thumbs up!

Lyrics

I love music. It's very important to me that at some point in my day I listen to some. Music can change your mood good or bad, help you exercise and understand you. Music can be a form of therapy and a great way to express yourself through writing. One thing I am really liking right now is the female positive/empowering lyrics going around.

What lyrics speak to you?

The following are three of my favorite lyrics: (not in any particular order)

Meghan Trainor-All About the Bass
I see the magazine workin' that Photoshop
We know that shit ain't real
C'mon now, make it stop
If you got beauty, beauty, just raise 'em up
'Cause every inch of you is perfect
From the bottom to the top

Katy Perry- Roar
Now I’m floating like a butterfly
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I went from zero, to my own hero

Colbie Caillat- Try
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing

Featured Fiction: 31 Days of Winter by CJ Fallowfield

31 Days of Winter

31 Days Series ~ Book One ~ Contains Adult Themes ~ Suitable for 18+ Only

Synopsis

What would you do if everything you thought you knew about your relationship turned out to be a lie? If your boss made you dread going to work each morning, despite the fact that you enjoyed what you did? If you had a dream that you'd never followed because you were scared of change?

Ellie Baxter is a 26 year old Senior Editor in a Publishing firm, whose relationship is stagnant and she feels unfulfilled and underutilised in her career. Following a shocking discovery, her best friend convinces her to take a month out, to give her time to reassess her life. So she books a twenty-eight day retreat in a cute little boathouse, situated on an island, in the middle of a loch, in a remote part of Scotland. Her intention, to be as far

away as humanly possible from any distractions.

The gorgeous caretaker of the island that she has escaped to, however, instantly challenges that plan. Sexual sparks fly from the moment he picks her up from the airport. Yet while the mutual attraction is undeniable, he insists that nothing can ever happen between them, they can only be friends. As they spend more and more time together, is it a promise that he can keep? Can a man and a woman with sizzling chemistry really just be friends?

He wants to know Ellie's life story, but refuses to give away much about himself, not least where he disappears to for four hours every day. Ellie is intrigued by him, and becomes determined to break down his emotional walls, as well as tempt him into her bed. But when she finds out his secret, will she still want him?

Excerpt

‘Ellie,’ he groaned as he closed his eyes and his lips parted.

‘Do you want me to stop?’ I asked as I slowly drew my fist down and back up again, marvelling at his size and feeling myself get wetter at the thought of trying to take this inside me. And I’d need to be wet to accommodate this comfortably.

‘Yes … no … it’s wrong, I … I can’t,’ he moaned as I felt him quiver in my hand. He didn’t make any move to stop me, so I started to slowly stroke him, feeling myself swell and flood at the thought of having this … beast inside me.

‘You can, you want to, I know you want to and I want it too,’ I advised as I kissed the corner of his mouth. He groaned again and shifted his hips, parting his legs slightly as I continued to work my hand leisurely up and down him. ‘I want you inside me, I want you to fuck me. I’ve wanted it from the moment I first saw you. Don’t tell me that you don’t want me, we both know that you do.’

‘I do, so fucking badly,’ he growled. Before I knew what was happening I was on my back, Dan’s powerful body hovering over mine as he kneed my legs apart. I looked up at him wide eyed, nodded my consent and braced myself as he plunged straight into me, forcing his way inside me with an animalistic roar as I screamed and reached up to grip his biceps.

‘Holy shit,’ I exclaimed as he thrust again, the power threatening to rupture my insides. I’d never felt so full and stretched in my life, Matt and Zac had nothing on his length and girth. The feeling was … indescribable.

‘God, I’ve wanted to do this from the moment I first saw you at the airport too, no … from the moment I spoke to you on the phone. Damn it Ellie, you feel so good, better than I’ve even imagined,’ he groaned as he powered into me again, making me take his last few inches as my muscles and I screamed in protest. ‘Ok?’

‘You’re … bloody huge,’ I uttered as I gazed up at him in bewilderment.

‘I know,’ he chuckled cockily and lowered his head and kissed me tenderly. ‘Too huge for me to move again?’

‘No, do it,’ I ordered and flung my arms around his neck, pulling him down to kiss me. He pulled out and powered into me again, making my cry out and arch my back. I wrapped my legs around his slim waist and rocked my hips to meet his thrusts as our kissing changed from gentle to rough, frantic and needy as he moved inside me. I could die right now and be happy, I thought as he swirled his hips and made me whimper into his mouth. Damn, I was in such trouble. What was I doing? This was … bliss on a scale I’d never known, but the minute it was over he was going to freak out, shut down and retreat. I was going to be feeling like crap any minute now, all because I couldn’t control my sexual cravings for the man between my legs fucking me like his world was ending. And it was. This was the best sex I’d ever had. Period. ‘Dan,’ I panted, I was so close to coming, I couldn’t hold off. I’d never come during penetrative sex, he was ruining it for any man I was going to have sex with again. Nothing would ever compare to this.

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My thoughts: 
This book took me from the first page. I could not put it down. It was very well written, very well paced and a little bit different than most of the other romances I've read recently. I really enjoyed the pace of the book as well as the character development.

Ellie is a girl who just learned that her fiancé has been cheating on her and not only cheating but was with some not so wonderful types of women. She learns that he has drained their joint bank account and six months ago lost his job as well.

Her best friend encourages her to take a month and get herself back together.
So Ellie up and quits her job and and rents a place where she plans on writing her first novel.

While there Ellie meets Dan who seems to know a lot about the caretaker of her rental. The instant attraction they feel is electric. Dan tries very hard to fight his attraction to Ellie but fails miserably. After much back-and-forth and conflicting messages Ellie and Dan finally get together.

However Dan's hot and cold treatment of Ellie has her running home from him early after she learns some of his secrets.

This book has a great balance of alpha male along with your typical sweet romance characteristics. I am looking forward to the next part in the series to see what happens to Dan and Ellie.

C.J. did a wonderful job with this book. It was hard to walk away from. Definitely having a book hangover after this one. Okay maybe a little worse then a book hangover as I can't get Ellie and Dan out of my mind :-)