Category: Jessica Hawkins

Cover Reveal: Violent Delights by Jessica Hawkins

18/2/2019

Title: Violent Delights
(#1 of White Monarch)

Author: Jessica Hawkins

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publication date: February 26th, 2019

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In the de la Rosa family, old grudges run deeper than loyalty, and betrayal is a three-letter word: war. But this feud isn’t between enemies. It’s between brothers. And I’m the prize.

I was born a princess among criminals. An untouchable among thieves. Heiress to a life others have killed for, and one I'd do anything to escape. I vowed not to leave without Diego, my first love and best friend, but if his ruthless brother has his way, I won’t leave at all. Cristiano de la Rosa is a man as big and bold as his legend. Once upon a time, he was our cartel’s best soldier . . . until he became my family’s worst enemy.

A man like Cristiano will bend fate to his will to get what he wants. Even if it means dragging me to hell—and tearing me from his brother's arms.

“She is mine.”
Three words from two different men.
A life, future, and love I don’t get to choose.

About the Author . . .

Jessica Hawkins is a USA Today bestselling author known for her "emotionally gripping" and "off-the-charts hot" romance. Dubbed "queen of angst" by both peers and readers for her smart and provocative work, she's garnered a cult-like following of fans who love to be torn apart...and put back together.

She writes romance both at home in New York and around the world, a coffee shop traveler who bounces from café to café with just a laptop, headphones, and coffee cup. She loves to keep in close touch with her readers, mostly via Facebook, Instagram, and her mailing list.

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Release Blitz & Review: Right Where I Want You by Jessica Hawkins

3/1/2019

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Title: Right Where I Want You

Author: Jessica Hawkins

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary

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There’s a thin line between love and hate . . . and it cuts right through the middle of their office.

Bad boys? They run right over good girls like Georgina Keller.

But after a confidence-shattering breakup, she’s determined not to let anyone at her new workplace push her around—least of all the brooding creative director, a “bad boy of publishing” who’s made it clear she’s enemy #1.

Sebastian Quinn's taste for fast cars, late nights, and beautiful women may have gotten him to the top of a leading New York magazine, but the reputation that made him is suddenly threatening to end his career.

Georgina can help Modern Man shed its bad reputation, but in order to do that, she’ll have to start at the top—and no amount of rakish charm or inconvenient attraction will distract her.

Because if Sebastian gets her right where he wants her, it means she’s going down.

Excerpt . . .

At the stadium’s concession stand, I took a tall stool, putting Georgina and I at eye level since she stood. “So, why didn’t you kiss François?” I asked. “Bad breath?”
She gasped into her hand. “My breath is fine.”
“I meant his. I’m sure yours is pure relish on a hotdog.”
She made a face. “Gross.”
“I happen to love relish,” I said. “But does François?”
Each time I said François with flourish, she flinched. I didn’t care. Something about him bugged me—I just couldn’t put my finger on it.
“We didn’t kiss because you interrupted us,” she pointed out.
“So? If I were in his position, and we both wanted that kiss, I wouldn’t let anyone stop me.”
“Frank and I are clicking,” she said, scowling. “There was even mention of spending time at his summerhouse.”
“Hamptons?”
She coughed into her fist. “Boca Raton.”
The idea of Georgina spending a summer with him in Boca Raton was tragic enough that I almost smiled. I got the sense she was playing up the date. If it was so great, why wasn’t she sitting here with him? And why was I more relieved than smug about that? “Meanwhile, Justin and I will be clamming in Montauk.”
“You two should really just make it official and announce your love to the world.”
“But then I wouldn’t get to flirt with pretty girls.”
“For someone who pretends to have as much game as you,” she said, “I still haven’t seen you successfully flirt with any girls since I’ve known you.”
I smirked. “How do you know I’m not flirting with you right now?”

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This was a great romantic comedy which had laugh out loud moments, incredible characters, and an excellent story line. Firstly, the protagonists. What I love about Georgina is how real she feels. She gets pimples like the rest of us, feels insecure about herself, and has awkward moments that would make anyone cringe. She's also funny and has great come backs. One of my favourites was this:
"Call all you want, and see if I come," I said, walking away before he could respond.
Bam! Take that!
Sebastian or Se-beast-ian as I think I will forever know him as is quite the playboy. He has a way with the ladies. He's charming and a sweet talker. Fairly certain he could melt hearts with just a look ;)

He can come across as a bit of an a** but perhaps there is more to him behind his bachelor facade. Sebastian can certainly spice up any situation as can be seen here with exhibit a:
"Uncover, exploit, whip," Sebastian listed as he made notes. "Maybe this won't be so bad after all. It'll be nice to be on the receiving end for once."
Throughout the story, I was wondering, is he the good guy pretending to be the bad guy or the bad guy pretending to be the good guy?

Both of these individuals have some baggage with them and I think this has kept the opposite sex at bay. At least, prevented them from having meaningful relationships. Now when we look at them together, Georgina and Sebastian are at loggerheads pretty much from day dot. Nay, even before they realised who the other person was, they already have a mutual dislike.

I love the supportive characters especially Justin. He can be a bit of a goofball but he really cares about his friends and has good intentions for them. My favourite line from Justin has to be this:
"I love the guy, but I love to f*** with him more."
I would love to see more of him hint hint ;)

This romantic comedy definitely explores the misconceptions we can have of other people based on their appearance and initial behaviour. There is so much more hidden beneath the surface if one is willing to look. Sebastian and Georgina go from enemies to friends and then perhaps something more. But can they overcome their reservations or will hate win out? The story is about letting yourself be vulnerable around another person. Letting them in to see who you really are inside and having them accept the you, all of you. It's also about overcoming insecurities about your identity and realising that the real you is always waiting inside you. Ready to come forth. This was a fun rom-com with all the feels and laughs.

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2018 Books In Review . . .

31/12/2018

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Erotic/Erotica . . .

Title: Trust Fund
(Prologue of Trust Fund Duet)

Author: Skye Warren

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic

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Title: Survival of the Richest
(#1 of Trust Fund Duet)

Author: Skye Warren

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic

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Title: The Evolution of Man
(#2 of Trust Fund Duet)

Author: Skye Warren

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic

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Title: Good Gone Bad
(#3 of The Fallen Men)

Author: Giana Darling

Genre: Erotic Romance, MC

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Cards of Love: The Moon
(#3.5 of American Queen)

Author: Sierra Simone

Genre: Erotic Romance, BDSM

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Title: Alphas of Seduction

Authors: Multiple

Genre: Erotic Romance, Menage

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Contemporary . . .

Title: Cards of Love: Knight of Wands
(Cards of Love series)

Author: Claudia Burgoa

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Military

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Title: Waiting For Autumn

Author: J.A. DeRouen

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Dirty Rich Cinderella Story
(#2 of Dirty Rich)

Author: Lisa Renee Jones

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult

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Title: Reckless Anthology

Author: Multiple

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Rock Star

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: An American Cinderella

Author: Krista Lakes

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus) | iTunes

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Dark . . .

Title: Snow and the Seven Huntsmen
(#1 of Dark Fantasy)

Authors: Zoe Blake and Alta Hensley

Genre: Dark Reverse Harem Romance

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Lies
(#2 of Web of Sin)

Author: Aleatha Romig

Genre: Dark Romance, Erotic

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NA . . .

Title: Pretty Venom
(#3 of Gray Springs University)

Author: Ella Fields

Genre: NA Romance

Amazon (US/UK)

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Title: Romanov

Author: Samaire Provost

Genre: NA Romance, Urban Fantasy

Amazon

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Title: Misadventures with a Professor

Author: Sierra Simone

Genre: NA Romance, BDSM, Erotic

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Suspense . . .

Title: Translating the Tides

Author: Rebecca Rohman

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Suspense

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus/IN/FR/IT/DE/ES/NL/JP/BR/MX)
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Title: Blood Rose
(#8 of In the Shadows)

Author: P.T. Michelle

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Military, Suspense

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Title: Cards of Love: The Hanged Man

Author: Clarissa Wild

Genre: Dark Romance, Suspense

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Perversion
(#1 of Perversion Trilogy)

Author: TM Frazier

Genre: Dark Romance, Suspense, MC

Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iTunes | Paperback

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Title: Possession
(#2 of Perversion Trilogy)

Author: TM Frazier

Genre: Dark Romance, Suspense, MC

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Title: Permission
(#3 of Perversion Trilogy)

Author: TM Frazier

Genre: Dark Romance, Suspense, MC

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Favourite Cover . . .

Title: Timeless Love

Author: Ashlee Shades

Genre: Historical Romance

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Voyeur

Author: Fiona Cole

Genre: Student/Teacher Romance, Contemporary

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Exmas

Author: Winter Renshaw

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Adult

Amazon

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Title: Mr. Masters

Author: TL Swan

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Absolution

Author: Ava Harrison

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Bloodstained Beauty

Author: Ella Fields

Genre: Dark Romance, Suspense

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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TBR List . . .

Title: Bride to Keep

Authors: Alta Hensley and Maggie Ryan

Genre: Dark Reverse Harem Romance

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: The Doctor
(#1 of Nashville Neighborhood)

Author: Nikki Sloane

Genre: Erotic Forbidden Romance, Contemporary

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Title: Do Not Respond

Author: M R Field

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: Hate Notes

Authors: Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Amazon | Paperback

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Title: Dating the Enemy

Author: Nicole Williams

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult

Amazon | B&N | iTunes

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Title: Confess
(#1 of Sin City Salvation)

Author: A Zavarelli

Genre: Dark Romance, Suspense

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Title: The Protege

Author: Brianna Hale

Genre: Taboo Romance, Erotic

Amazon (US/UK/CA/Aus)

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Teaser Reveal: Right Where I Want You by Jessica Hawkins

12/12/2018

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Title: Right Where I Want You

Author: Jessica Hawkins

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publication date: December 28th, 2018

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There’s a thin line between love and hate . . . and it cuts right through the middle of their office.

Bad boys? They run right over good girls like Georgina Keller.

But after a confidence-shattering breakup, she’s determined not to let anyone at her new workplace push her around—least of all the brooding creative director, a “bad boy of publishing” who’s made it clear she’s enemy #1.

Sebastian Quinn's taste for fast cars, late nights, and beautiful women may have gotten him to the top of a leading New York magazine, but the reputation that made him is suddenly threatening to end his career.

Georgina can help Modern Man shed its bad reputation, but in order to do that, she’ll have to start at the top—and no amount of rakish charm or inconvenient attraction will distract her.

Because if Sebastian gets her right where he wants her, it means she’s going down.