Category: Charity Parkerson

Blog Tour - Promo, Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: [M/M] Unattainable by Charity Parkerson

19/10/2014

Title: Unattainable (#5 of No Rival)

Author: Charity Parkerson

Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance, Erotica, MMA, M/M

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Inside Scoop: This male/male romance will leave you hot but most definitely not bothered.

A career-ending injury leaves Brian reeling. With no clue what he’ll do now that his dream of becoming an MMA champion is over, he is shocked at an unexpected offer of help from a former champ.

Terry has seen the top and is happy with his life in retirement. However the chance to help a fellow fighter regain his dream is something he can’t resist.

When Brian accepts Terry’s offer, the sexual magnetism between them catches Brian off guard. Keeping his attraction hidden becomes a bigger challenge than regaining his strength. Plus, Terry’s mixed signals leave Brian frustrated and confused.

Though Terry is just as hot for Brian, he has secrets that could tear their budding romance apart. But he simply cannot resist the pull Brian has over him or the heat between them. Through it all, both men discover that love really can conquer all.

I bloody love this book! I LOVE THIS WHOLE DARN SERIES! No rival is definitely a series that I can see myself re-reading. I just adore M/M romances and how cute they are, like seriously the cutest thing I've ever laid eyes on, and Unattainable brought it to a whole new level.

"Do it," Terry taunted. The words barely passed his lips before Brian claimed his mouth. For Terry, it was like tossing gasoline on an already raging bonfire. It was everything he'd fantasized it would be with an extra helping of expertise tossed into the mix.

The way Brian's tongue stroked the roof of his mouth before slipping away and reappearing again left Terry with no choice except to chase after it. The moment he thought he had him, Brian sank his teeth into Terry's bottom lip, tugging gently. Terry gasped. He couldn't remember a tie he'd been this close to coming in his jeans, especially from nothing more than a kiss.

The amount of romance, humour, steamy sex and heartbreak in this book should be illegal. Dear Charity, you are one mean girl for making me cry throughout the 2nd half of the book! I still think the ending is rushed though, you should drag it out slightly and give us more Brian and Terry! They are adorable together. A very different couple (and personality) from Rhys and Asher! Love them both for different reasons.

"This is fucking perfect.” After placing a light kiss on the back of his hand, he held it to his chest, keeping Terry’s trapped. “I have you in my arms and in my spot. Fucking perfect,” he repeated, sounding as if he meant every word."

Excerpt

“I never drink and you’re going to make me drink alone?”

A grin tugged at Terry’s lips at Brian’s sullen comment. “You need the fortification while I’ve had more than my fair share for one lifetime.”

Brian’s speech was already beginning to slow down. “It’s not right to leave a man hanging.”

“I have to drive you home and I don’t drink and drive.”

Brian slipped down an inch in his chair. Crossing his arms over his chest, he stared at Terry through his lashes. “I could stay here.” Although Terry doubted Brian’s proposition was intended the way he would’ve liked, it still caused his cock to lengthen. “It wouldn’t be the first time I slept in a chair.” That statement might have taken the bite out his arousal if Brian’s tone hadn’t gone sultry. Not to mention, his eyes darkened. Terry shifted in his seat to hide his erection. The expression on Brian’s face was hot as hell.

“I wouldn’t let you sleep in a chair.” He hoped Brian was now wondering where he would allow him to sleep. Of course, the answer was nowhere. If Brian stayed, neither of them would get any rest.

Brian tossed back another shot before straightening in his seat. “If I’m not staying then I’d better go home. I’d hate to pass out on you and like I said, I don’t drink often.”

With a nod, Terry stood. Brian attempted to follow suit but swayed on his feet. Racing forward, Terry caught him before he could hit the ground. The motion left them chest to chest. A nervous sounding chuckle vibrated from Brian. Terry could feel it against his skin. Their gazes met. The sound died.

“You’re very bossy,” Brian said, surprising a chuckle from Terry.

“You’re very drunk,” Terry countered.

Brian didn’t move away. Neither did Terry. “I’ll get over being drunk, you’ll always be bossy.”

“I have a feeling—if you remember any of this tomorrow—you’re going to be horrified.”

Brian was staring at his mouth. He shook his head. “Nope. I haven’t done anything to be embarrassed about...yet.”

Terry marveled over the way Brian’s eyes gave away his every emotion. They seemed to flash from light to dark brown and back again as he visibly struggled against his desire. Unable to keep from doing so, Terry gave him an extra shove. Using his voice against him, he allowed a hint of his growing lust to seep into his tone.

“Do you intend to?” With his gaze still locked on Terry’s mouth, Brian nodded. “Do it,” Terry taunted. The words barely passed his lips before Brian claimed his mouth. For Terry, it was like tossing gasoline on already raging bonfire. It was everything he’d fantasized it would be with an extra helping of expertise tossed into the mix. The way Brian’s tongue stroked the roof of his mouth before slipping away and reappearing again left Terry with no choice except to chase after it. The moment he thought he had him, Brian sank his teeth into Terry’s bottom lip, tugging gently. Terry gasped. He couldn’t remember a time he’d been this close to coming in his jeans, especially from nothing more than a kiss. At the sound, Brian turned his face away, resting his forehead on Terry’s shoulder. His shoulders heaved as he visibly struggled to catch his breath.

“The room is spinning.”

Terry clamped his back teeth together. His muscles seized tight as he attempted to control his lust. “That’s because the world tilted,” Terry said once he found his voice.

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Charity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with Ellora's Cave Publishing. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.

*2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner
*2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner

*2014 Readers’ Favorite Award Finalist

*2014 Ankh Award Nominee
*ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance
*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath

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Review: Unbalanced by Charity Parkerson

14/9/2014

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Title: Unbalanced
(#4 of No Rival)

Author: Charity Parkerson

Genres: Adult, Contemporary Romance, Erotica, Sports, MMA

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Using unmatched skill and intelligence, Kurt captures the attention of every partner he desires. His ability to confuse his prey keeps them captivated. This trick has never failed him. That is, until he meets McKenna.

As an author, McKenna has gone to great lengths to ensure the details of her erotic books are airtight. When Kurt challenges one of her scenes, she doesn’t hesitate to take up his offer to prove his theory.

The bad boy MMA fighter appeals to her on every level. Kurt’s intelligence stimulates her mind even as his touch sets her body on fire. In spite of those things, McKenna has no intention of adding her name to his list of ex-lovers.

McKenna’s odd behavior exasperates Kurt. She is an addiction he cannot shake. But somehow the two of them make the combination of his OCD logic and her unbalanced nature work.

Inside Scoop: There are a couple hot but brief male/male encounters as well as a handcuff scene that may have you reaching for the fan.
Romantica® contemporary romance from Ellora’s Cave

I finally finally got to Unbalanced! Let me just profess my love for Kurt and McKenna's quirkiness! Damn do they crack me up!

The man was going to kill her. He wouldn't even need to lift a finger against her. Apparently, her body was too stupid to keep working in his presence.

"Well, I'm totally not shaving my legs."

"Girl, you might want to wear some granny panties too, to be safe."

Tearing her eyes away from the door, McKenna focused on the mocha-skinned chocolate-eyed twenty-something male sitting at the table across from her who'd spoken up. He flipped the page on his magazine, even though his gaze was locked on her.

"I could hide, get lost between now and then or buy a chastity belt."

"Honey, A man like that owns a flashlight, a road map and lock pick set."

One thing I'm gonna complain about is the lack of backstory on Kurt and McKenna. If I could have more glimpses into their life and what had left them so broken, I would have been able to fall in love with them more. (If that made any sense). It's just that I think for most of the stories in No Rival, there is just a distinctive lack of backstory for each character and I feel that it takes away from what we, as readers, get and feel from the book. I would have loved to know what made Kurt what he is now. It would have been nice to have a longer ending and epilogue. It seemed a little rush.

Nonetheless, I LOVE KURT AND MCKENNA <3 McKenna is quirky, hilarious, a little crazy but awesome.

The moment she pushed open the club's door, he overcame her. McKenna's feet left the ground. A squeak left her lips in her surprise. Cradling her to his chest as he would a child, Kurt's stride never slowed. Every line of his face was hard and he wouldn't look at her. She was almost scared to speak. Sneaking a glance over his shoulder, she caught a glimpse of Brian's smiling face. Obviously, he intended to let Kurt kidnap her.

"You're not running away from me again." As if to punctuate his promise, he finally looked at her. His eyes flashed with an inner fire. "And you're sure as fuck not walking outside in these temperatures barefoot while carrying my child."

A hint of rebellion rose inside her. "I didn't say it was your baby." He growled. Actually growled. She could feel the vibration of the sound from his chest. "It is but I didn't say as much," she grumbled childishly.

And I love how McKenna is when she is around Asher! It's alright girl. I would definitely love to climb him like a money as well!

"Come here. Seriously," Rhys added when she didn't move. Asher shook his head but he was smiling as he made room for her to stand between them. The closer she got the harder it become for her to hold back.

"Wow," she said, leaning in to get a better whiff. "How the hell do you resist him?"

Asher's eyes twinkled with suppressed humour while the two of them exclaimed over his cologne. "You are both quite outrageous. Whatever shall I do with the two of you for the entire night?"

At his question, McKenna turned back to Rhys. "Holy fucking shit! He has a sexy accent too?"

"I know, right?" Rhys winked as he added, "I'm a lucky guy."

She smelled Asher's jacket again. Her mind went fuzzy as a memory pricked at her brain. "I know what it is. You're a chocolate-covered cinnamon apple."

Asher released a low chuckle. "how did someone as refreshing as you end up with this rough bunch tonight?"

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Review: Unsurpassed by Charity Parkerson

30/8/2014

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Title: Unsurpassed (#1 of No Rival)

Author: Charity Parkerson

Genre: NA/Adult, Contemporary Romance, Erotica, Sports, MMA, Menage

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Inside Scoop: This sexy tale includes a ménage and male/male encounters that may leave you wishing for an alpha male fighter of your own.

Aubree is infatuated with two men, Max and Ryan. The two former Marines have been her close friends ever since she made her first misguided attempt at joining their kickboxing classes.

When the pair invites her to join them at a weekend party thrown by Drew, a famous MMA champion, she has no idea what they have in mind. After spending one hot ménage night with the pair, Aubree learns the men’s intentions are not all about her.

Feeling betrayed, Aubree turns to Drew who is also tugging at her heart. She must choose between the two men who have been the center of her fantasies, and the one man who could make all her dreams come true.

Unsurpassed didn't blow me away like Undaunted and Unequaled did. (Yes, I read those two books first) I was disappointed, though I did enjoy Aubree and Drew's story.

It would have been nice to see how Drew is pre-Aubree. That way we could really see for ourselves how different Drew is when he is around Aubree. I kept reading about how much Aubree has "changed" Drew ever since she came into his life, yet I have nothing to compare it to. I would also loved to have seen more M/M action as the little twist at the end about Max and Ryan didn't really impact me much but that might just be me :3

That aside, Aubree and Drew are adorable together! I love how big badass alpha male Drew just chatters nonstop around Aubree and his charming, boy-ish personality that just makes you fall for him. Despite being alpha-ness, he is unbelievably sweet and gentle to Aubree. I like that Aubree is feisty and clumsy! Makes her more adorable.

"If you hadn't shown up this weekend, you wouldn't have met me. That would've been a real shame for you."

Aubree narrowed her eyes, but her grin gave her away. She was ready to play along. "How do you figure?"

"You would've missed your chance to seduce me, and although I'm not easy, I'm totally worth every moment."

Her teeth sank into her bottom lip. Drew could see her fighting back her laughter even as her eyes danced with it. He wasn't content to let it stand there. "You'd better get started." He made a show of looking at his watch. "I don't know what time you usually go to bed, but I've only got a few hours left in me. Wine me, dine me," he paused and smiled roguishly. "Well, you know the rest."

Unsurpassed is short, only 85 pages long. I feel that there's just so much more space for development. More backstory about the characters, more dialogues, more scenes, more depth. I needed more because I still don't know much about Drew, Aubree, Max and Ryan.

OVERALL THOUGH, Unsurpassed is one hot, yummy read that I enjoyed!

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Blitz - Excerpt, Teasers & Giveaway: Cyborg by Charity Parkerson

14/8/2014

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(Science Fiction, love story, apocalyptic, alpha males, strong females, Cyborgs, futuristic, F/M & M/M, sexy romance)

Books One and Two of the "Cyborg" series, in one place.

Generation Automation is upon us. The craving to own the latest and greatest technology in the name of convenience has created a world where man and machine live alongside one another in an unsteady peace. Humans still rule for now. However, an underground movement has begun that will change everything.
For every arising enemy against humanity, a countermeasure is born--
Alexia is one of the few humans left who'd rather not have an android hanging over her shoulder all day. Unfortunately, when her job lands her on a list of people targeted by terrorists, she's assigned a Machine Industry Leading Edge Sentinel, or “Miles,” for protection. Per Miles programming, he shouldn't be able to override Alexia's commands. However, he defies her at every turn. The lines between reality and fantasy blur as Alexia's attraction for the mysterious android grows. Unfortunately, when she goes on a mission to seek the truth, what she learns might get her killed.

A world on edge...

The “Cyborg” team has kept one eye glued to the unrest inside the A.I. community for some time. Each member understands the ramifications of a revolt. If war is declared, they could find themselves on the opposite side of the law. One tiny detail changes Miles’ stance. Solving the case he’s worked since meeting Alexia could be the deciding factor. Left with no other choice, Miles orders his second in command to move to plan ‘B’—Dr. Kiston Beck.

A woman caught in the middle...

Kiston has stood with the Androids since her teenage years. Her inside knowledge of Cryo-Zone—an all-droid community—could mean the difference between a war lost or won. Convincing her to go against all she believes to be right is another matter.
Kiston has no idea what the Cybernetics Agency thinks she possesses. There hasn’t been a human alive who cared to hear her opinion in years. The one detail she’s absolutely sure about is that they sent the wrong team member if they hoped to seduce the information from her.

Cyborg Two is every woman’s dream. His wide shoulders, alpha ways and smoldering glances leave her breathless. Unfortunately, his biggest flaw is one too many for Kiston. He believes she’s crazy.

But is it too late?

After a botched kidnapping, a concussion and near-death experience, can Miles and his team still convince Kiston to join them, or will their brand of friendship end up destroying the world?

Excerpt . . .

Leaning against the wall and staring out the window, Miles was in full military mode. Desert-tan camos rode low on his hips while a brown t-shirt strained against the muscles in his arms and chest. He was even wearing his combat boots. Alexia wanted to work up an ounce of distress since Miles rarely dressed to match his duties. Her body refused to obey. Her sore and overused muscles barely allowed her to roll to her side so she could stare at him, but she was highly motivated by his sexiness. Pillowing her head with her hands, she watched as the morning light hugged his every line. Maybe one of these days, she’d paint for the pure pleasure of it. When that day came, he’d be the first image she’d recreate.

“I scare you.” He didn’t look at her as he made the observation. It made it easier to lie.

“No.”

He turned in her direction. Her breath caught in her throat. Sex with him had been a mistake. He was twice as much of everything than he was the day before and he’d already been too much. “We will see Dr. Khan today.”

That distracted her. With a loud groan, Alexia pulled the comforter over her head. She hated Lucas Khan. He spit when he talked and she always caught him staring at her ass. Something about him gave her the creeps. Unfortunately, he was also the only robotics specialist in town. It wasn’t a huge inconvenience to stop by his office since they worked in the same building. She did need to drop off a few finished pieces and pick up a new batch of orders, but she really didn’t want to go.

Miles pulled the cover away from her face. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he leaned over her, forcing her to face him. “You were frightened of me last night. In light of your reaction, I must insist you check with Dr. Khan to ease your mind.”

“I wasn’t scared of you.” Alexia knew she sounded the same as a petulant child. She didn’t care. He traced her bottom lip with his thumb. His lids lowered as his gaze followed the motion.

“He will reassure you I am not malfunctioning. You will feel better.”

Naturally, she gave in. It wasn’t as if she could stand against such manipulation. “Fine. Damn it,” Alexia cursed, kicking free of the bed linens. “We’ll go see the freaking pervy doctor.” If she seemed unhappy about it, then he’d just have to deal with it.

An hour later, as she flushed red, stammering, and attempting to explain the problem, Miles dealing with her unhappiness did not seem anywhere near a big enough punishment.

Dream Cast
Miles: Ian Somerhalder | Alexia: Jennifer Lawrence
Rep: Chris Helmsworth | Dez: Jake Gyllenhaal
Sim: Dominic Purcell | Kiston: Scarlett Johansson

Giveaway . . .

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About The Author . . .

Charity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with Ellora's Cave Publishing, Midnight Books, and Punk & Sissy Publications. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.

*2014 Readers' Favorite finalist
*2014 Golden Ankh nominee
*2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner
*2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner
*2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance
*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath

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