BLOG TOUR!! Friction by Sawyer Bennett

Friction (A Legal Affairs Novel) Sawyer Bennett Release Date: October 27, 2015

Synopsis:

At the powerhouse law firm of Knight & Payne, winning comes first and ethics a distant second. Leary Michaels uses her female charms to daze opponents, and it’s always worked well—until now. On her most personal case yet, she finds herself going up against a defense attorney just as skilled, shameless, and seductive as she is. Reeve Holloway has never met a woman as sure of her own sexuality, or as ruthless in wielding it, as Leary is. But he won’t be toyed with. What Leary starts, he’ll finish—in the courtroom, the bedroom, or any-damn-place he wants. The sex is uninhibited, electrifying, and absolutely against the rules. Reeve’s job is to ruin Leary’s case…even if it destroys her in the process and costs him the woman he’s come to love. 

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My Review:

Leary does not start out as your typical lawyer. She doesn't have desinger clothes or the most confidence. That is until she gets a job with the Knight & Payne law firm. After that, everything changes. Leary is now a confident and very well dressed lawyer. As she was taught, she uses all of the assets God gave her to win cases. The case she is currently working on hits very close to home. A woman who has to strip for a living to afford to care for her autistic son. Jenna had a breast augmentation to help with her job but, it went horribly wrong and has left her disfigured and without a job. Leary is prepared to do what it takes to win this case. Her biggest obstacle is Reeve. The opposing lawyer who is as equally seductive and dark as her. Has Leary met her match in Reeve? Will she be able to get justice for Jenna?

I loved Leary. She turned into a strong and confident woman. Despite her upbringing, which was heartbreaking. The way her and Reeve meet in the elevator was awesome! I loved it. These two had chemistry from the moment they met each other. It was destined that these two would have dirty hot nights together and can I just say...wow! You might turn into a puddle of hotness while reading this book because it is that hot. Things are not normal for them though. They are fighting against each other in court. There are more then just ethical issues at play. These two start off as friends with benefits but, the line starts blurring as feelings come into play. Would you risk your license for the one you love?

I loved how this book had the dynamic of the court case. It played so well into the story and their relationship. It made things way less black and white for them. To no be able to talk about anytihng would be incredibly difficult. Especially when the Doctor going against Jenna was such a dick. He deserved to lose everything but, with the law things are not always as easy as they seem. I was drawn into the court case instantly. 

This is a great read. Be sure to pick up your copy!!

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  About the Author

 

 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Sawyer Bennett is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and two big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn't have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate. Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series, the Last Call Series and the Wicked Horse Series. She also writes the Cold Fury Series for Random House. 

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Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: The Glittering Court
Author: Richelle Mead
Series Number: 1
Release Date: April 12, 2016

Goodreads Summary:
A dazzling new fantasy series set in a mix of Elizabethan and frontier worlds that’s dripping with romance from Richelle Mead, #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy.

Big and sweeping, spanning the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court. 

Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies capable of arranging powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court.

When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide’s deception. Complications soon arise—first, as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and later, when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor.


But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalize the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly uncharted lands. . . .

My Thoughts:
I love Richelle Mead! I am so excited that she has a new series coming out! I can't wait for this one!!

RELEASE DAY BLITZ! Friction by Sawyer Bennett

HAPPY RELEASE DAY!! Friction (A Legal Affairs Novel) is available now! The latest release in the Legal Affairs Series, Friction is a standalone novel.

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At the powerhouse law firm of Knight & Payne, winning comes first and ethics a distant second. Leary Michaels uses her female charms to daze opponents, and it’s always worked well—until now. On her most personal case yet, she finds herself going up against a defense attorney just as skilled, shameless, and seductive as she is.

Reeve Holloway has never met a woman as sure of her own sexuality, or as ruthless in wielding it, as Leary is. But he won’t be toyed with. What Leary starts, he’ll finish—in the courtroom, the bedroom, or any-damn-place he wants. The sex is uninhibited, electrifying, and absolutely against the rules. Reeve’s job is to ruin Leary’s case…even if it destroys her in the process and costs him the woman he’s come to love.

ARC Review of Manwhore Vol. 2 by H.M. Ward

Goodreads Summary:

When billionaire Sean Ferro crosses my path it's my job to destroy him. His crimes are horrific and there's no way I'm letting him walk away from them. Whether he wins or loses in court is irrelevant. I'll destroy any chance he has at a happy life when this is over, whether he lands in a jail cell or not.

The arrogant bastard is more beautiful than I thought. He sits there, day after day, closed off and quiet. Dark hair pushed out of his face, and those blue eyes staring into space, unseeing.

I assist the prosecution and twist his silence into apathy, steadily twisting the image of a broken man into a disturbed monster. I destroy him completely well before the end of the trial. Society hates him. And so do I.

But one night will change everything. One chance encounter shows me my mistake. This isn't something I cant change, so I offer the only thing I know he needs--me.

My Review:

Volume 2 brings to light how Sean started to have the "needs" that he has in The Arrangement series. It is so interesting to be getting such a great view of Sean. Why he became who he is. Paige pushes Sean to the absolute limit, a limit he didn't want to break. She did it. Sean is not very happy about this. Not even a little bit. Let's just say that he get's to repay Paige for what she did to him. You think you know what I am talking about but, you have no idea. Will Paige get what she needs from Sean? Will she be able to help him?

Paige has issues. She has needs that need to be met or she is simply not satisfied. She has some serious issues. The trial is completely int he background of this story. It is there but, not really the focus at all. It is just...white noise really. These two have a very weird kind of chemistry but, it seems to work well for them.

I am loving this series. You guys will go crazy for volume 3!

Stacking the Shelves

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. It is hosted by Tynga's Reviews. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

e-ARC's

He’s a fighter who never loses, but is he tough enough to win her heart?

There was a time when I had everything–a wonderful family, a bright future. Love. But all that was taken away in a single night, torn from me like flesh from bone. Since then, I’ve hidden away in my second-choice job as a makeup artist. But I prefer it that way, actually. I’m comfortable in the shadows, where no one can see my scars.

Kiefer Rogan literally took my breath away the moment I met him. MMA champion-turned-actor, notorious playboy, charming to a fault—he’s everything I vowed to avoid.

But he just wouldn’t stop until I opened up and let him in. Maybe I should’ve tried harder to resist him. Maybe I shouldn’t have fallen in love with him. Because I, of all people, know that everyone has secrets. Scars. And that they’re usually ugly and painful and destructive to the people we love most.

I just never guessed that they could be deadly, too.

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Tough Enough

Author: M. Leighton

Series Number: 2

Release Date: November 3, 2015

Goodreads Summary:

He’s a fighter who never loses, but is he tough enough to win her heart?

There was a time when I had everything–a wonderful family, a bright future. Love. But all that was taken away in a single night, torn from me like flesh from bone. Since then, I’ve hidden away in my second-choice job as a makeup artist. But I prefer it that way, actually. I’m comfortable in the shadows, where no one can see my scars.

Kiefer Rogan literally took my breath away the moment I met him. MMA champion-turned-actor, notorious playboy, charming to a fault—he’s everything I vowed to avoid.

But he just wouldn’t stop until I opened up and let him in. Maybe I should’ve tried harder to resist him. Maybe I shouldn’t have fallen in love with him. Because I, of all people, know that everyone has secrets. Scars. And that they’re usually ugly and painful and destructive to the people we love most.

I just never guessed that they could be deadly, too.

My Thoughts:

I will read anything written by M. Leighton and I can't wait for this book!!!

Stacking the Shelves

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. It is hosted by Tynga's Reviews. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

e-ARC's

Goodreads Summary:
At the powerhouse law firm of Knight & Payne, winning comes first and ethics a distant second. Leary Michaels uses her female charms to daze opponents, and it’s always worked well—until now. On her most personal case yet, she finds herself going up against a defense attorney just as skilled, shameless, and seductive as she is.


Reeve Holloway has never met a woman as sure of her own sexuality, or as ruthless in wielding it, as Leary is. But he won’t be toyed with. What Leary starts, he’ll finish—in the courtroom, the bedroom, or any-damn-place he wants. The sex is uninhibited, electrifying, and absolutely against the rules. Reeve’s job is to ruin Leary’s case…even if it destroys her in the process and costs him the woman he’s come to love.

Purchased

Goodreads Summary: (come on I had to!)
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Twilight! This special double-feature book includes the classic novel, Twilight, and a bold and surprising reimagining, Life and Death, by Stephenie Meyer. 


Packaged as an oversize, jacketed hardcover "flip book," this edition features nearly 400 pages of new content as well as exquisite new back cover art. Readers will relish experiencing the deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful love story of Bella and Edward through fresh eyes

ARC Review of Manwhore Volume 1 by H.M. Ward

Goodreads Summary:
When billionaire Sean Ferro crosses my path it's my job to destroy him. His crimes are horrific and there's no way I'm letting him walk away from them. Whether he wins or loses in court is irrelevant. I'll destroy any chance he has at a happy life when this is over, whether he lands in a jail cell or not.

The arrogant bastard is more beautiful than I thought. He sits there, day after day, closed off and quiet. Dark hair pushed out of his face, and those blue eyes staring into space, unseeing.
I assist the prosecution and twist his silence into apathy, steadily twisting the image of a broken man into a disturbed monster. I destroy him completely well before the end of the trial. Society hates him. And so do I.


But one night will change everything. One chance encounter shows me my mistake. This isn't something I can't change, so I offer the only thing I know he needs--me.

My Review:
Hello Sean Ferro! This my friends opens your eyes to how Sean became the man he is. This one starts at the court hearing for Sean's wife Amanda and his unborn child's murder. Where Sean is on trial for the murder. It is told by the lawyer trying to put Sean away, Paige. Paige has demons of her own. She has needs that I can only assume they are similar to Sean's darker side. I am not 100% sure yet from volume one. I can not wait to see where this story is going to go. 

Paige seems like a good person who has just had a rough past. She lost her family and has never been the same since. She likes her job but, as she now realizes after actually doing it for so long she can't help the world. She can't fix it. She has accepted what she does and that she is not a high powered attorney. Her private life though...I need to know where that part is going. She has some very interesting tastes and I can't wait! 

Paige and Sean's story is going to be very interesting. It is going places I am super excited to see. Bring on volume 2!!

COVER REVEAL!! Something Precious by M. Clarke

Title: Something Precious

Author: Author Mary Ting/M. Clarke

Release date: November 8th, 2015

Goodreads Link

Blurb:

As Jax and Rachel start their lives together, finally engaged and living in Los Angeles, all seems right with the world until Chloe wants to enter their lives again. She wants to be closer to her son, Jace, and in order to keep the peace, Jax agrees. Unfortunately, trouble seems to be swirling in the air when Rachel’s high school crush enters their lives; meanwhile Chloe proclaims to be pregnant. 

Rachel is left questioning whether Jax is the one she wants to live happily ever after with, while they are left pondering who could be the father of Chloe’s baby. Could their relationship be strong enough to surpass these obstacles or will this mean the end of Jax and Rachel's love.

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Goodreads Summary:
The Passage meets The Hunger Games in a gripping new series from Carnegie-shortlisted Rick Yancey. After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave. On a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth's last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, until Cassie meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan may be her only hope for rescuing her brother and even saving herself. Now she must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up. Cassie Sullivan gets up.




My Review:
I have waited a long time to read this book. I am trying to conquer my TBR pile and started with this one immediately. This book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I loved Cassie's character. The struggles she has are real. The heartache she has felt is real. If alien's took over the planet I think it would be a lot like this. Different waves until everyone on Earth is dead. Well, almost everyone. Cassie has lost everyone and everything. She is living in the woods in a tent searching for her brother who was taken by soldiers. At least she thought they were soldiers. That's the thing about The Other's. They have made life impossible. She can't trust anyone and feels completely alone in this. This book jumps back and forth between different POV's of different people in different places. Will Cassie find her brother? Will she even make it that far with the Silencers out there searching for the remaining humans? 

Evan was a great character to add in. Cassie has never really had a boyfriend. She has a boy she really liked but, after the plague she assumed he was dead. Evan is her savior. He rescued her. Should she trust this strange new guy? Can you really even trust anyone out there? Cassie doesn't really have a choice. Without him she will die. Without him she will never get her brother back. There is some romance between them but, when an alien apocalypse is happening there isn't much time for romance. Evan has a secret however. A very big secret that changes everything.

Nugget and Zombie's parts of the story were very fun to read as well. So much happening around the world that they don't know about. They were on the brink of a huge secret. One that would cause this war to tip in a different direction. 

I really liked this book and will be buying the second one immediately. I am a big fan of alien books and this one was perfect. I can't wait to see what happens from here!

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: An Inheritance of Ashes
Author: Leah Bobet
Series Number: 1
Release Date: October 6, 2015

Goodreads Summary:
The strange war down south—with its rumors of gods and monsters—is over. And while sixteen-year-old Hallie and her sister wait to see who will return from the distant battlefield, they struggle to maintain their family farm.

When Hallie hires a veteran to help them, the war comes home in ways no one could have imagined, and soon Hallie is taking dangerous risks—and keeping desperate secrets. But even as she slowly learns more about the war and the men who fought it, ugly truths about Hallie’s own family are emerging. And while monsters and armies are converging on the small farm, the greatest threat to her home may be Hallie herself.

My Thoughts:
This is a great cover and I love the the premise of the story! 

Happy 10th Birthday Twilight!!

Yup, Twilight is turning 10 today. I am super excited because there will be a special 10th anniversary edition of Twilight released today! There will be bonus content people! BONUS CONTENT! Twilight is the series that got me really into the paranormal genre of books. It is what made me want to start a blog about books. I an definitely a huge fan of this franchise. I am pretty sure I saw Twilight in college like 6 times in theater and have read the books many times. No matter what other people think of this series I will always love it. It will have a place in my heart forever. So, don't forget to get your special edition today!

Summary from Amazon

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Twilight! This special tenth anniversary edition includes the original novel as well as exclusive new bonus content. Readers will relish experiencing the iconic love story of Bella and Edward again... or for the very first time.

Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its first publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The novel was a #1 New York Times bestseller, a #1 USA Today bestseller, a Time magazine Best Young Adult Book of All Time, an NPR Best-Ever Teen Novel, and a New York Times Editor's Choice.

Stacking the Shelves

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. It is hosted by Tynga's Reviews. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

e-ARC's

Goodreads Summary:

When billionaire Sean Ferro crosses my path it's my job to destroy him. His crimes are horrific and there's no way I'm letting him walk away from them. Whether he wins or loses in court is irrelevant. I'll destroy any chance he has at a happy life when this is over, whether he lands in a jail cell or not.

The arrogant bastard is more beautiful than I thought. He sits there, day after day, closed off and quiet. Dark hair pushed out of his face, and those blue eyes staring into space, unseeing.
I assist the prosecution and twist his silence into apathy, steadily twisting the image of a broken man into a disturbed monster. I destroy him completely well before the end of the trial. Society hates him. And so do I.


But one night will change everything. One chance encounter shows me my mistake. This isn't something I can't change, so I offer the only thing I know he needs--me.

Purchased

Goodreads Summary:
“My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental.” 

My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen. 

I've been accused of attacking the queen, my wicked stepmother, and my life is suddenly on the line. I have only two options left to me: banishment, or training to become one of the King's Elite Guards, an Ender.

Option one will kill me. 
Option two is meant to break me, but is the only way to survive. 

Did I mention I have no power like the rest of the elementals, and my connection to the earth is worth next to nothing?


Could things get any worse? Of course they can. Welcome to being an Elemental.

Goodreads Summary:
Give in to the Glamour…

Sixteen-year-old Ryann Carroll has just run into the guy who saved her life ten years ago. You might think she'd be happy to see him again. Not exactly. She's a bit underdressed (as in skinny-dipping) and he's not supposed to exist. 

After her father's affair, all Ryann wants is to escape the family implosion fallout and find a little peace. She also wouldn't mind a first date that didn't suck, but she's determined not to end up like her mom: vulnerable, betrayed, destroyed. Ryann's recently moved back to her childhood home in rural Mississippi, the same place where ten years earlier she became lost in the woods overnight and nearly died. 


She's still irresistibly drawn to those woods. There she encounters the boy who kept her from freezing to death that long ago winter night and was nowhere to be seen when rescuers arrived. He's still mysterious, but now all grown-up and gorgeous, too. And the more she's with him, the greater the threat he poses to Ryann's strict policy-- never want someone more than he wants you.