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Title: Rendezvous

Author: Arie Lane

Release Date: April 8th 2015

Cover Designed by: Christina Badder of CBB Productions

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***WARNING*** This book is intended for 18+ due to strong language, violent scenarios, and sexual content. This book is the completion to the book Tryst. It is NOT a standalone, and it DOES NOT end in a cliffhanger.

After having the love of his life walk away, Tristan is left with only one option, to find her and bring her home. He finds the help he needs in locating her from a most unexpected source. But no matter how much he wants her by his side, he knows she will never agree, so long as Darla is out there looking to destroy her.

Bentley has made some hard decisions in her life, but none harder than walking away from the one person she's come to love more than life itself. She knows Darla will never stop until one of them is dead. Having Tristan by her side just leaves him at risk, and gives Darla an extra piece of leverage to torment her with.

If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they're yours; if they don't they never were. What happens when you just can't let go? When you know without a doubt they belong with you, but will never come back?

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Arie Lane is an avid reader and stay at home mom to two beautiful little boys. When not writing or chasing them around she is usually catching up with other Indie authors and constantly keeping up with new blogs. 
She loves to connect with people and is proud that she finally had the courage to put some of her crazy thoughts into written words. From the time she started reading her nose was always stuck in a book and she's couldn't be happier that now she's encouraging others to get their noses stuck also. Even if her readers are of the +18 variety.

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Waiting For The Flood virtual tour | Spotlight & Giveaway {Riptide Publishing}

People come as well as go.

Twelve years ago, Edwin Tully came to Oxford and fell in love with a boy named Marius. He was brilliant. An artist. It was going to be forever.

Two years ago, it ended.

Now Edwin lives alone in the house they used to share. He tends to damaged books and faded memories, trying to build a future from the fragments of the past.

Then the weather turns, and the river spills into Edwin’s quiet world, bringing with it Adam Dacre from the Environment Agency. An unlikely knight, this stranger with roughened hands and worn wellingtons, but he offers Edwin the hope of something he thought he would never have again.

As the two men grow closer in their struggle against the rising waters, Edwin learns he can’t protect himself from everything—and sometimes he doesn't need to try.

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Alexis Hall was born in the early 1980s and still thinks the 21st century is the future. To this day, he feels cheated that he lived through a fin de siècle but inexplicably failed to drink a single glass of absinthe, dance with a single courtesan, or stay in a single garret.

 

He did the Oxbridge thing sometime in the 2000s and failed to learn anything of substance. He has had many jobs, including ice cream maker, fortune teller, lab technician, and professional gambler. He was fired from most of them.

He can neither cook nor sing, but he can handle a 17th century smallsword, punts from the proper end, and knows how to hotwire a car.

He lives in southeast England, with no cats and no children, and fully intends to keep it that way.

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Release day Review | At The Lake by Geoff Laughton {a Harmony Ink title}

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Shane Martinelli and William Houghton come from very different backgrounds. They meet at a high-end summer camp in the Adirondacks, where Shane works as a lifeguard to earn some money and begin saving for college. William is one of the guests, and he doesn’t want to be there. As far as William knows, his father only dumped him at the camp so he could spend time with his latest mistress. When Shane figures out William can’t swim, he offers to teach him. William enthusiastically responds, but when an unexpected storm blows in, William is caught in the water and Shane comes to his rescue. They barely reach shore before lightning strikes the dock—close enough to damage Shane’s hearing.

The following summer both boys return to the camp. Shane doesn’t let his use of hearing aids stand in his way. William is now a counselor-in-training. The attraction between them is undeniable, but how can they possibly make it work? Once camp is over, a week at William’s family home in the Hamptons will determine if the love that bloomed at the lake can survive in the real world.

Shane Martinelli works as a counselor and life guard at the Summer Camp at the lake to save money for college, and because he loves to swim and working here also affords him time to hone his skills. When he first meets William he is shy and reserved, scared of the water. But over time Shane breaks down the walls William hides behind, befriends him and teaches him how not to be afraid of the water. Perhaps he taught William too well, because in the water is where Shane finds him as a bad storm approaches. Shane manages to get William out of the water, but when lightening strikes the dock and Shane wraps William up in his arms to protect him, so he bears the brunt of the damage and looses partial hearing. 

In the aftermath of the storm and Shane's hearing loss, Williams father helps Shane and his family with the doctor's bills and such. Call it penitence for having left William alone for his job so much, or call it a thank you to Shane for saving his son, perhaps a little bit of both. When summer rolls around again, Shane and William are back at camp, but everything is different now. First off, William is not the shy, awkward, skinny little kid Shane met last summer. He has grown both mentally and physically and is more certain of himself now, more certain of what he wants. And what William wants is Shane. 

While there are a lot of similarities between the two summers... they swim, make new friends, bond on the dock by the water under the stars. There are a lot of differences as well. Both William and Shane are growing from boys to men and their feelings for each other are growing stronger every day. Their first kiss doesn't go off without a hitch, but once they decide how they feel about each other is okay there are more stolen moments, more kisses and passionate night they share in a tent during a storm will set the stage for their relationship from that point on. 

Definitely an age appropriate storyline, but the story is still well written, the character development is slow, steady and believable and the relationship between Shane and William is equal parts awkward and strong. I liked the aspect of the story where as Shane and William were confused and how they hit a few road blocks along the way, but through communication and a lot of effort, they managed to find a solution and a way to be together. I don't think I would have enjoyed this story as much if there hadn't been that little bit of angst, the uncertainty of where the relationship would go after that first kiss, that first disagreement, that first moment of pure intimacy. 

This book was a breath of fresh air for me from start to finish and actually took me back to my own teenage years at summer camp. I do love when a story can transport me back in time, make me think of how my life could relate to the characters. This is a must read for my fellow sappy, hopeless romantics!

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Wilde City Wednesday | Retro review & giveaway, Love Lies Bleeding by Remmy Duchene

Love Lies Bleeding

Remmy Duchene

Contemporary Gay Romance/Murder Mystery

Wilde City Press (December 24th 2014) NOTE: this book was originally published through Silver Publishing in 2009 under the title 'The Orchid Murders'

 3.5 star Review...

When literature professor Anderson Williams arrives late to a father/son date to find his father dead, his world collapses around him. Now, not only is he mourning his father, but he’s scared for his life while trying to make sure his father’s face doesn’t become one of the thousands of cold cases in some dusty room. Then he meets NYPD officer, Leo Sung Kim, and he isn’t prepared for his body’s reaction to the cop. 

Leo Sung Kim’s seen horrible things as a cop. But the latest serial killer is worse than anything he’s encountered. To make things worse, he’s instantly in lust with Anderson which makes staying professional almost impossible. 

Even as Leo fights his emotions, the killer gets bolder. When the smoke clears, Leo could not only lose his heart but his life.

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Anderson Williams life changes drastically overnight. He arrives for his weekly dinner date with his father and finds him dead, and then Anderson's home as well is broken into and trashed. In the middle of all the madness, he meets the detective in charge of finding his father's killer, Leo Sung Kim. As fate would have it these two men have a few things in common. They are both gay and they both loved Jazmon Williams as a father. 

When Leo was a teenager he was headed down the wrong path, until Jazmon helped him get right and became a father figure to the then troubled teen. Now he's a successful detective trying to solve the murder of the man that gave him a second chance in life. At first Leo and his partner Daniel, as well as most people involved in the case, believe the killer has targeted the Williams family. But when they find another body and it's someone from Leo's past, not the Williams, they figure out the killer is trying to get Leo's attention. 

In the middle of all the insanity, Leo and Anderson succumb to their mutual attraction which is not without it's ups and downs either. The stress of the case and Leo fearing for Anderson's safety bleeds over into their personal relationship and causes a rift between them. Just enough of a rift to put Anderson in the killer's path. Now Leo has to uncover exactly who the killer is and get Anderson back before he becomes the next victim.

As the relationship between Leo and Anderson had it's ups and downs, so did the book. I figured out very early on who the killer was and why he was doing it, so when that aspect of the story was unveiled, I wasn't surprised as I would have liked to have been. And Leo didn't really do any detective work on the case so much, he read more like a body guard, hell bent on protecting those he loved. The relationships in the story though, between lovers and families and friends, those were well thought out and written. I loved how Anderson and Leo just fit well together and each of them had a friend they could talk to and those secondary characters added to the storyline progression as well, they weren't just fluff. 

Overall the story kept me engaged throughout, to spite I could see certain things coming a mile away. Duchene writes some of the best reality based stories with flawed characters and in depth storylines. I really enjoyed her attention to the littlest details in this story that surrounded the mystery, the killer's machinations and the character development along the way. So, while there were a few speed bumps along the way, overall I really enjoyed the rid with Leo and Anderson. 

I think fans of Duchene's work will love this book regardless, it has her fingerprints all over it. Readers that like thrillers, hard fought for happy ever afters and opposites attract will like this book as well.

Remmy Duchene was born on the vibrant island of Jamaica. At a young age, she moved to Canada to continue her education and for a better life. In her free time when not working the day job or writing, Remmy loves travelling, spending time with friends, photography, re-runs of Criminal Minds and Twice in a Lifetime as well as coming up with new recipes and spending time with family.

A Canadian-hockey-watching-baseball-playing kind of guy. He loves walking in the rain and bugging his friends about his latest story ideas. Remmy believes that true love comes in all shapes, sizes, and sexualities. He is always saying "I'd rather see two gay people in love get married than two straight people that hate each other."

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A Restored Man blog tour | Spotlight, Excerpt & Giveaway {Enticing Journey promotions}

Title: A Restored Man

Series: The Men of Halfway House #3

Author: Jaime Reese

Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance

Release Date: February 17, 2015

Cole Renzo thinks his greatest challenge is to behave for the remainder of his term at Halfway House. Until he meets his new boss, Ty Calloway, a man who ticks off every box on Cole's list of interests.

A sought-after restorer and customizer of exotic and collectible cars, Ty had enough confidence to command what he wanted in life, until one fateful night changed everything. Almost two years later, he’s slowly rebuilding his life with great control. He's defied the odds and works tirelessly to be the man he once was—but he still feels broken.

Cole’s candor and unfiltered personality awaken Ty’s barely-remembered desire to greet each new day with a smile, while Ty’s unwavering acceptance of Cole’s quirks and brash humor makes Cole feel as if he fits in for the first time in far too long. When a nemesis threatens Ty’s personal restoration and the things he holds dear, Cole is determined to protect their relationship, even if that means sacrificing everything he’s worked so hard to achieve.

But Ty will have to let his guard down, surrender control, and admit he needs Cole first, even if that puts himself at risk of breaking beyond repair.

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"I thought those were the service bays," Cole said, thumbing over his shoulder.

"They're for the traditional shop work my techs do on a daily basis. These are my service calls. Side project I'm doing and there's no money in it for the guys so I don't really want to burden them. I figured we could work on them and, in between, we could tinker with the Yenko if you want or wrap up the last few details on the Drayton rig. I worked on most of it over the weekend but there are still a few things to finish up."

Cole stopped walking. "You'd let me work on the Yenko with you?"

Ty nodded. "Sure, why not. I've seen how picky you are with your work."

"So it's my reward for helping you with your service calls?"

Ty chuckled. "Do you do tricks too?"

Cole raised an eyebrow and half smiled. "Oh, I've got a lot of tricks I can show you." He smiled at the rush of color to Ty's cheeks, loving the way Ty always reacted to his teasing.

"You do realize you're an HR nightmare," Ty said, looking at Cole with that glimmer in his eye.

Cole's pulse raced. "HR?"

"Human Resources. Sexual harassment, all that," Ty said, trying to look serious and indifferent, but failing miserably.

Cole belly-laughed so loud it echoed in the shop. He then stilled, straightened his shoulders, and mocked a serious tone. "I could, of course, be completely professional and proper with you, Mr. Calloway, if that is your preference," he said, mimicking Matt's formal tone.

Ty turned to face him, the mock seriousness transitioning into something more genuine. "And I, of course," he said, reciprocating Cole's tone, "would be deeply disappointed."

He looked up into those brown eyes and smiled. "My army of superheroes and I would be as well." He bit back a smile and bowed.

Ty's low rumble-laugh shot straight to Cole's dick.

Cole straightened. "Admit it, you like me."

Ty raised his hand and put his thumb and index fingertips together with only a sliver of a gap between them. "Maybe a little bit."

Cole looked at Ty's fingers then glanced back at him with a huge grin on his face. "It's a start," he said before walking off to the two cars parked in the bay.

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Jaime Reese is the alter ego of an artist who loves the creative process of writing, just not about herself. Fiction is far more interesting. She has a weakness for broken, misunderstood heroes and feels everyone deserves a chance at love and life. An avid fan of a happy ending, she believes those endings acquired with a little difficulty are more cherished.

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The Glass Arrow blog tour | Spotlight, Review & Giveaway {Jean Book Nerd}

Publisher: Tor Books

Format: Hardback | 336 pages

Dimensions: 140mm x 210mm x 29mm | 454g

Publication date: 1 March 2015

ISBN 10: 0765336618

ISBN 13: 9780765336613

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The Handmaid’s Tale meets Blood Red Road in Glass Arrow, the story of Aya, who lives with a small group of women on the run from the men who hunt them, men who want to auction off breeding rights to the highest bidder.

In a world where females are scarce and are hunted, then bought and sold at market for their breeding rights, 15-year old Aya has learned how to hide. With a ragtag bunch of other women and girls, she has successfully avoided capture and eked out a nomadic but free existence in the mountains. But when Aya’s luck runs out and she’s caught by a group of businessmen on a hunting expedition, fighting to survive takes on a whole new meaning.

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In this dystopian world, women are hunted by men who would sell them off to the highest bidder for breeding. Aya is a head strong and determined young woman on the run with a small group of women like her hiding form the hunters, living in fear of being caught and sold like cattle. When Aiya herself is captured the Garden becomes her home, and though her Driver Kiran is mute, they develop a friendship of sorts. So when Aiya is sold off, Kiran goes after her and helps her escape. 

But freedom is far from in their grasp, they have to get out of the city if they stand a chance at freedom or finding Aiya's family. Slowly but surely, Aiya and Kiran build a bond of trust while on the run, and their relationship eventually becomes something more. I really enjoyed that aspect of the story. That these two teenagers have to figure out how to escape and survive under the radar before they decide to act on their mutual attraction. There is no love triangle or instantaneous connection between them, their love is built on a foundation of trust, communication and friendship.

The world Simmons built here was complex and creative, and the characters while flawed had a certain depth to them, I easily related to them. If you are a fan of Simmons work, you know that she has a keen eye for details without being overly descriptive. And she can write a couple that is equal parts strong male and female that know when they do and don't need help, and are determined to survive no matter how hard fought that future might be. 

I do love a good dystopian novel, a book that can pull me out of my reality and transport me to the world I'm reading. I could totally see a future where women were considered second class citizens, their worth determined by their ability to conceive. This story very much reminds me of The Handmaid's Tale, so if you are a fan of that book or movie, then you are going to love this Dystopian tale. Simmon's took that classic tale and put her own unique twist on the story and toned it down to be more appropriate for audiences of any age. Definitely a must read! 

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Kristen Simmons is the author of the ARTICLE 5 series and THE GLASS ARROW (Tor Teen). She loves her family, Jazzercise, and chocolate cupcakes. She currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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