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VBB Weekly – 03.02.2015

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Love In Suspense on USA Today: Check out my early review of the highly anticipated, suspenseful new novel from Lauren Oliver, Vanishing Girls.

Mar-10A gripping story about two sisters inexorably altered by a terrible accident.

Dara and Nick used to be inseparable, but that was before the accident that left Dara’s beautiful face scarred and the two sisters totally estranged. When Dara vanishes on her birthday, Nick thinks Dara is just playing around. But another girl, nine-year-old Madeline Snow, has vanished, too, and Nick becomes increasingly convinced that the two disappearances are linked. Now Nick has to find her sister, before it’s too late.

In this edgy and compelling novel, Lauren Oliver creates a world of intrigue, loss, and suspicion as two sisters search to find themselves, and each other.

Excited to Read

The Winner’s Crime (#2, Winner’s Trilogy) by Marie Rutkoski is out tomorrow and I’m so excited to dive back into this series after falling in love with the incredibly written, smart first novel, The Winner’s Curse.

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The story is richly descriptive and engaging. It’s a story of star-crossed lovers, Kestrel and Arin. Kestrel is the daughter of a general, while Arin is nothing but a poor slave. Rutkoski explores the complicated nature between the wealthy and their slaves, earned trust, vacillating alliances and so much more. It’s such a smart book and it ended with a gripping plot twist that has me ready to dive into this second installment.

Must Reads of the Week

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I just finished listening to Angelfall and World After by Susan Ee on Audible and I loved both of these books! This series—Penryn and the End of Days—is a rich, suspenseful dystopian/paranormal romance story that introduces us to a world demolished by angels. Penryn, our heroine, searches for her 7-year-old sister, and ends up partnering with an unlikely ally as her adventure ensues. There’s romance, mystery, action and incredibly chilling plot turns. I can’t wait for the final book, End of Days, which is out in May!

New Interview

Did you catch my interview with bestselling author Kristen Proby all about The Boudreaux series? Easy Love, the first book in these new novels is out Tuesday. Read the interview here.

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Releasing This Week

Sweet Sound of Silence (#3, So Much It Hurts) by Melanie Dawn (Available Now)

sweet sound of silence coverSometimes silence speaks the only truth.

Ryder Hawkley swallows his words the way he swallows his guilt. A life-altering tragedy keeps him locked away in a silent prison—a self-imposed punishment for a horrific mistake. His reputation…

Freak.
Weirdo.

Alexis Honeycutt arrives at college craving one thing—independence. Now, away from home and free from her family’s overprotection, she attends a party with friends that will ultimately change her life. The moment she spots Ryder Hawkley sitting across the room, Alexis is intrigued.

Dangerous.
They whisper.

The intensity shimmering from Ryder’s haunting eyes beckons her, but Alexis vows to stay away from him. Only, she can’t seem to get Ryder’s unnervingly quiet stare out of her head.

Ryder is determined to ignore Alexis’s contagious smile the instant she strolls into the room. Despite his efforts, he is drawn to her and finds himself questioning everything he’d been holding on to for the past two years.

Book three in the series, So Much It Hurts, but can be read as a standalone romance.

Reading OrderSo Much It Hurts | Then There Was You 99¢ | Sweet Sound of Silence

Work of Art: The Masterpiece (#3, Work of Art) by Ruth Clampett (Available Now)

work of art 3Has the bad boy of the art world, Maxfield Caswell, been tamed just as his girlfriend, Ava’s star begins to shine? Anything can happen in Los Angeles, a world where heroes become villains and the rogue saves the day.

An unexpected plane ticket leads our heroine to a meeting that will change her life.

What happens when what’s most precious to you slips out of your grasp? How fiercely will you fight for the one you love?
Join Max and Ava for the dramatic and passionate conclusion to the Work of Art Trilogy.

Third book in the series which should be read in order.

Reading Order: The Inspiration 99¢ | The Unveiling 99¢ The Masterpiece

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Professor Cline (#1, Professor) by JM La Rocca (Available Now)

Professor Cline coverGetting pleasure from pain makes me a sadist. I’ve been that way for as long as I can remember. Plagued by painful memories and a dark past, I use women to help me forget. I’ve done everything in my power to take control of my life, but there are some things I have no control over.
People think they know who I am, but in reality, they know nothing.
My name is Mason Cline.
But after today, you will call me Professor Cline.

First in a continuing series.

Return to Me by Kelly Moran (Mar 03)

RETURN TO ME COVERWith every beat of the heart comes a memory of what could have been… 

Ten years ago, Cole Covington was just another rich kid who got everything he wanted—including young and trusting Mia Galdon. Then one night everything changed, and two hearts were shattered. Cole buried his guilt in the military, where love was just part of the past. Now Cole has come back home, emotionally damaged, guarded, and unprepared for what’s waiting for him…

At the urging of Cole’s sister, Mia has returned to the Covington family’s coastal home in Wilmington as a private nurse to help Cole recover. With her uncertain personal life at a crossroad, Mia doesn’t have the luxury of saying no to the job. And she soon finds out that the attraction is still alive. So are memories of betrayal. But Mia will discover more than the power of resilience. She’ll discover a secret Cole has held for years, one that will force them to confront the past and give new meaning to letting go, forgiveness, and a future worth fighting for.

First in a new series.

 Sawyer (#7, Alluring Indulgence) by Nicole Edwards (Mar 03)

sawyer coverFrom New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling indie author Nicole Edwards comes the seventh book in her Alluring Indulgence series, erotic romances featuring the Walker brothers from Coyote Ridge, Texas, and their sizzling-hot love interests.

Sawyer Walker has never run into problems with women. The female population tends to swarm toward him, in fact, and he’s never had a complaint.

But there’s one woman Sawyer has always had his eye on. A woman who won’t give him the time of day. In recent months, it would seem that Kennedy Endsley is opening up to Sawyer, but she’s got a few surprises in store for him. Because, as hard as she finds it to resist the handsome Walker brother, she won’t give in easily. Not when her heart is on the line.

Reading OrderKaleb | Zane | Travis | Holidays with the Walkers | Ethan | Braydon | Sawyer | Brendon

The Winner’s Crime (#2, Winner’s Trilogy) by Marie Rutkoski (Mar 03)
★ VBB Recommended Series ★

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Following your heart can be a crime

A royal wedding is what most girls dream about. It means one celebration after another: balls, fireworks, and revelry until dawn. But to Kestrel it means living in a cage of her own making. As the wedding approaches, she aches to tell Arin the truth about her engagement: that she agreed to marry the crown prince in exchange for Arin’s freedom. But can Kestrel trust Arin? Can she even trust herself? For Kestrel is becoming very good at deception. She’s working as a spy in the court. If caught, she’ll be exposed as a traitor to her country. Yet she can’t help searching for a way to change her ruthless?world . . . and she is close to uncovering a shocking secret.?

This dazzling follow-up to The Winner’s Curse reveals the high price of dangerous lies and untrustworthy alliances. The truth will come out, and when it does, Kestrel and Arin will learn just how much their crimes will cost them.

Reading Order: The Winner’s CurseThe Winner’s Crime

And I Love Her by Marie Force (Mar 03)

and i love her coverA Green Mountain Romance from the New York Times bestselling author of I Saw Her Standing There.

As the oldest of the ten Abbott siblings, Hunter prides himself on his ability to solve other people’s problems, but now he has a problem of his own—how to convince the woman of his dreams that his love is for keeps.

As the chief financial officer, Hunter Abbott manages the family’s various business interests while “fixing” things for the people he loves. But the one thing he can’t fix is his undeniable attraction to Megan Kane. Instead, Hunter is prepared to do whatever it takes to show Megan that he’s the man for her.

Megan’s sister rocks her with the news that she and her husband are moving overseas, leaving Megan truly alone. With her sister—and her job at the diner—going away, Megan finds herself leaning on the sexy, button-down accountant who isn’t afraid to lay it all on the line for her. But Megan has watched too many people she loves leave her. Can she risk her heart on Hunter?

Can be read as a standalone romance.

Reading Order: All You Need Is Love | I Want To Hold Your Hand | I Saw Her Standing ThereAnd I Love Her

The 27 Club by Kim Karr (Mar 03)

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From the author of the New York Times bestselling Connections series comes an exciting and passionate new romance….
You don’t know when…
You don’t get to choose if…
When it’s time to join…you’ll know.

You might think you want to be a member—but trust me, this is one club you don’t want to join. It’s not a place where people go to live out their deepest, darkest sexual desires—there are no handcuffs or blindfolds.

The 27 Club only admits those who die young and tragically. Having just lost my brother to the club, I know there is no doubt. I’m next. This is my destiny… and I was ready to yield.

But then I met Nate. He awakened a sensuality in me that had never been explored, never satisfied. I knew then I could no longer accept my destiny. Nate’s presence controls me. I’m overwhelmed by his touch, his words; my every thought is consumed by desire. I believe he was brought into my life for a reason.
Nate doesn’t believe in destiny.
But I do.
And if there’s a way to cheat it—I must.

Standalone novel.

Becoming Rain (#2, Burying Water) by K.A. Tucker (Mar 03)
★ VBB Recommended Series ★

becoming rain coverA suspense-driven New Adult romance novel from the USA TODAY bestselling author of Ten Tiny Breaths and Burying Water.

Luke Boone doesn’t know exactly what his uncle Rust is involved in but he wants in on it—the cars, the money, the women. And it looks like he’s finally getting his wish. When Rust hands him the managerial keys to the garage, they come with a second set—one that opens up the door to tons of cash and opportunity. Though it’s not exactly legal, Luke’s never been one to worry about that sort of thing. Especially when it puts him behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 and onto the radar of gorgeous socialite named Rain.

Clara Bertelli is at the top of her game—at only twenty-six years old, she’s one of the most successful undercover officers in the Washington, DC, major crime unit, and she’s just been handed a case that could catapult her career and expose one of the West coast’s most notorious car theft rings. But, in order to do it, she’ll need to go deep undercover as Rain Martines. Her target? The twenty-four-year-old nephew of a key player who appears ready to follow in his uncle’s footsteps.

As Clara drifts deeper into the luxurious lifestyle of Rain, and further into the arms of her very attractive and charming target, the lines between right and wrong start to blur, making her wonder if she’ll be able to leave it all behind. Or if she’ll even want to.

Second book in the series, but can be read as standalone romantic suspense.

Read my review.

Reading OrderBurying Water (Review) | Becoming Rain | Chasing River

Changing Everything (Forgiving Lies novella) by Molly McAdams (Mar 03)
★ VBB Recommended Series ★

changing everything coverPaisley Morro has been in love with Eli since she was thirteen years old. But being his best friend and wingman, while keeping her feelings under wraps, has grown more difficult with every passing year and every new woman in his life. After twelve years, Paisley is tired of the constant heartache and has finally decided it’s time to lay all her feelings on the table.

Eli Jenkins has the life: his dream job, countless beautiful women, and a best friend who’s the one he counts on for everything else. One conversation, however, threatens to not only change everything between them, but possibly cause Eli to lose the only girl who has ever meant anything to him.

When a family tragedy forces Eli to take a hard look at his life, he realizes life without Paisley isn’t a life at all. Only now, he may be too late.

Reading Order: Forgiving Lies (Review) | Deceiving Lies (Review$1.99 | Changing Everything

Stealing Rose by Monica Murphy (Mar 03)

stealing rose cover fowlerIt’s time for this nice girl to be naughty.

Rose Fowler stays out of the limelight, although working always behind the scenes for Fleur Cosmetics leaves her feeling unappreciated. Until one night at a glittering party in Cannes, it’s her turn to step forward – to say no to her father, to outshine her sisters, to walk away from it all – straight into the arms of a gorgeous stranger.

But what if mysterious Caden is more than she bargained for? He makes her feel sexy and free, yet there’s something dangerous about him too.

Maybe their ‘chance’ meeting wasn’t so random. Maybe he was looking for her for a reason. Whatever his motive, there’s no going back now. And maybe she doesn’t want to.

Second book in the series, each can be read as standalone romance.

Reading Order: Owning VioletStealing Rose | Taming Lily

Easy Love by Kristen Proby (Mar 03) – Read an interview with Kristen

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The Boudreaux Series – Sexy. Intriguing. Easy.

Eli Boudreaux’s family has built ships and boats in Louisiana for generations. He comes from a hard working, wealthy family and his empire is growing by leaps and bounds. At thirty, he is the youngest CEO to ever head Bayou Enterprises, co-chairing with his eldest brother. His head for business and his no-nonsense work ethic is also quickly making him the best the company has seen in generations. His staff admires him, women adore him and Eli’s family is solid. But he’s recently discovered that someone on the inside of his business is stealing from him and he’s determined to find out who.

Kate O’Shaughnessy is hired by companies all over the world to slip inside and investigate every member of the organization from the CEO down to the custodial staff to find the person or persons responsible for embezzling. She’s excellent at blending, becoming part of the team, and finding the weakest link. She’s smart, quick-witted, and she’s now been hired by Bayou Enterprises, specifically Eli Boudreaux. The attraction is immediate and the chemistry is off the charts, but Kate has heard all about Eli’s playboy past and she has a job to do. Sleeping with the boss isn’t a part of that job, even if just the sound of her name rolling off that Cajun tongue and the way he fills out a designer suit does make her sweat.

Eli’s southern charms surprise Kate. The man whose reputation labels him as a ruthless, callous womanizer is not the man she’s coming to know intimately. He’s generous, protective and makes her smile,. Cracking through Kate’s cool, reserved demeanor and discovering her love of sexy, expensive lingerie is a challenge Eli can’t resist, but her sweet nature, love of family and sense of humor pull at him in ways no one else ever has.

But when the person responsible for trying to single-handedly dismantle Eli’s empire comes to light, and it’s time for Kate to move on, to what lengths will Eli go to keep the woman he he’s fallen in love with by his side?

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