Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews: March 2014

Friday, March 28, 2014

Intimate Desires by Celeste Carrara (Virtual Book Blast Event / Contest Giveaway)

In association with Goddess Fish Promotions, Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews is pleased to host the virtual book blast event for Intimate Desires by Author Celeste Carrara!

Intimate Desires by Celeste Carrara

Publisher: Independent Self Publishing

Publication Date: March 21, 2014

Format: e-Book - 103 pages / Kindle - 587 KB / Nook - 3 MB

ISBN: 9781620181577

ASIN: B00J5ITR20

BNIN: 2940149164165

Genre: Erotic Romance

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Book Description:

Stephanie is almost forty and her life hasn’t turned out the way she planned. That doesn’t mean she’s ready to give up and wallow in her misfortunes. She has fantasies, wild fantasies and she decides it’s time to make them come true. Lucky for Stephanie, she has four hot tenants that are anxious to satisfy her needs.

It was supposed to be one night of pleasure. Mark soon realizes he can’t get enough of his landlord, Stephanie. He doesn’t care about their age difference, or what others will say. Mark will do whatever it takes to make her see they are meant to be regardless of the obstacles that lay ahead. He will fight for her because that’s what you do… you fight for the one you love.

*This novella contains explicit sexual encounters, which include ménage and group sex. 18 and over only.

Book Excerpt:

They showered and held each other, naked in her bed. It felt so good to be with a man that way again. Until then, she hadn’t realized how much she truly missed a man’s arms around her, and the feeling of safety and security it provided. The way he nuzzled into her neck as he held her, the way his breath tickled her ear, the way his leg dragged her close to him as he cuddled into her. He cared for her. She could feel it. A year ago, it would’ve overwhelmed her. She hadn’t been ready then, but Stephanie was ready now. She had ignored the need in her for too long. She let herself get caught up in her losses and neglected her basic needs. She wanted Mark. Plenty of women dated younger men, why not her?

“Goodnight, beautiful, and thank you for an unbelievable night.”

“Goodnight Mark, and thank you for giving me exactly what I needed.”

He smiled at her and kissed her lips and watched her until sleep took over.

About The Author

Celeste Carrara grew up in New York City where she spent her days exploring all of its amazing treasures. Her writing started as a teen when she turned her heartache into poetry. From then on, she found a love for reading romance novels as well as books in other genres such as paranormal, mystery, poetry, thrillers and more. Celeste never dreamed that one day she would be lucky enough to become a full-time writer.

After having a dream that she couldn’t get out of her head, Celeste decided to put that story on paper. She was amazed at how fast her pen flew with the help of her characters leading the way. The result was book one in her Paranormal City series, Give Me Forever. A paranormal erotic romance based in her favorite city, New York.

Celeste has been on an amazing journey and has self published four additional books in her series. Recently, she tried her hand on new genres that produced two novellas, an erotic romance and a new adult contemporary romance. She spends her days writing in her office in her home in New York that she shares with her husband, and their two children. She has no plans on stopping and is currently working on the next novel in her Paranormal City series.

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Author Celeste Carrara will be awarding a $15 Amazon gift card to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.

Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning!

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Friday, March 21, 2014

Virtual Book Tour Event: Week of 3/23-29/14

Virtual Book Tour Event: Week of 3/23-29/14

Friday 3/28/14

Intimate Desires by Celeste Carrara

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Book Description: Intimate Desires

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Dispatches From Paradise by Shelly Gitlow (Virtual Book Blast Event / Contest Giveaway)

In association with Goddess Fish Promotions, Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews is pleased to host the virtual book blast event for Dispatches From Paradise by Author Shelly Gitlow!

Dispatches From Paradise by Shelly Gitlow

Publisher: Books & Books

Publication Date: February 1, 2014

Format: Paperback - 320 pages

ISBN: 0983937877

Genre: Erotic Comedy

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Book Description:

Author and screenwriter Shelly Gitlow makes her fiction debut in this colorful, lightning-paced, and often wildly unpredictable modern tale about sex, lies, and love.

From the very first page, DISPATCHES FROM PARADISE takes readers to the family battlefield of three generations of women living together in the sultry city of Miami -- where DD cups abound, octogenarians recite erotic poetry and an S&M Fitness class is not for the fainthearted.

Written in the distinct voices of Liz (39) who pulls the plug on her marriage and quits her job so she can re-boot her life, her over-sexed mother, Claudette (55) who’s searching for her next partner/meal ticket, and Darcy (18) Liz’s beautiful, reckless daughter who’s realizing she might also have a brain and be a lesbian, DISPATCHES FROM PARADISE explores the complex dynamics of the women’s relationships as they tear through Miami’s wild clubs and outrageous art scene, changing, growing and reconnecting on new terms.

Drawing upon her unique insights as a family therapist, author Shelly Gitlow gives readers three characters they will never forget. Her debut novel marks the arrival of a bold brash narrative voice.

Book Excerpt:

(MOM) LIZ:

“I couldn’t stand my cheating husband and that soul-sucking bank job for one more nanosecond, so I declared my life a do-over and took action. Richard was shocked, but (surprise!) he moved in with his bimbo. And my co-workers freaked when I walked out, flinging my pantyhose over my shoulder like a bride’s bouquet. But with my daughter Darcy (a former drug user) away at college, I was about to fulfill my fantasies of opening an art gallery and learning to kayak. Then all hell broke loose. My nymphomaniac mother manipulated me into letting her move in, and Darcy quit school and came back home. How am I going to handle the drugs, the sex, and (worst of all), the telling me how to live my life?”

About The Author

Miami-based author Shelly Gitlow is the co-writer of the feature film Boynton Beach Club and the author of the novel Dispatches From Paradise. In her former life, she was a family therapist and wrote several books on quality management. She divides her time between New York City and Miami.

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Dispatches From Paradise

Author Shelly Gitlow will be awarding an autographed copy of the book to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.

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Virtual Book Blast Schedule

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Blast Schedule:

Buried Under Romance

Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock

Beckstar Reviews

Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews

It's Raining Books

Long and Short Reviews

Books Are Love

Deal Sharing Aunt

Romance Novel Giveaways

Rachel Leigh Erotic Romance

Carpe_Diem

Literary Lunes Magazine

Stories of Romance

Wickedly Wanton Tales

Booker Like a Hooker

The Pen and Muse Book Reviews

Rose and Beps Blog

Queentutt's World of Escapism

Reviews by Crystal

Sexy Between the Covers-Melissa Keir

Literary Lunes Magazine

Caribbean Accent Book Reviews

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A to Z Reviews

Books to Light Your Fire

Friday, March 14, 2014

Virtual Book Tour Event: Week Of 3/16-22/14

Virtual Book Tour Event: Week Of 3/16-22/14

Thursday 3/20/14

Dispatches From Paradise by Shelly Gitlow

In association with Goddess Fish Promotions

Virtual Book Blast Event / Contest Giveaway

Book Description: Dispatches From Paradise

Dispatches From Paradise leaps onto the family battlefield of three generations of women living together in Miami - where DD cups abound, octogenarians recite erotic poetry and an S&M Fitness class is not for the faint-hearted. On Liz's 39th birthday she kicks out her cheating husband, ditches her soul-sucking job and declares her life a do-over. Then her mother and daughter move in with her and all hell breaks loose. But as the women tear through the city's racy clubs and wild art scene, Liz, Claudette and Darcy change, grow and reconnect on new terms, letting go of past betrayals, misunderstandings and disappointments.

Requested Surrender by Riley Murphy (Virtual Book Blast Event / Contest Giveaway)

In association with Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Publicity Tours, Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews is pleased to host the virtual book blast event for Requested Surrender by Author Riley Murphy!

Requested Surrender by Riley Murphy

Book 4: Trust In Me Series

Publisher: Independent Self Publishing

Publication Date: February 26, 2014

Format: Paperback - 295 pages / Kindle - 493 KB / Nook - 504 KB

ISBN: 9781494962661

ASIN: B00IOT62Q0

Genre: Erotica

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Book 1: Reclaimed Surrender

Book 2: Reluctant Surrender

Book 3: Required Surrender

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Book 4: Requested Surrender

Book 5: Reputable Surrender

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Book Description:

She knows he’s dangerous for a woman like her.

He knows she’s perfect for a man like him.

From their first meeting, David Hollan is intrigued because Lacy Pembrook is subconsciously hiding someone. Herself. And David wants to know why. He’s patient at first. Willing to give her space, but when she breaks the rules they’ve set between them, he’s ready to hold her accountable. One way or another, he’s going to find the piece of her that’s yet to be uncovered. And when he does? He intends to own it.

Given an ultimatum after she got caught coloring outsides the lines of their “trial” relationship, Lacy decides to fall in with David’s plans. She’ll cancel her trip and spend her vacation time at his house making up for her transgression. No sweat, right? Wrong. What she doesn’t count on when she gets there is him going full-out Dom on her. She quickly learns why they call him the quiet one. He’s dead sexy, watchful and stern at the best of times, and now that he has her all to himself, each of those things are magnified tenfold.

By the time Lacy realizes that he’s completely subjugated her—by way of an emotional striptease—it’s too late. She’s bared her soul to him, so when he requests her surrender she has no choice but to give it to him. Or does she?

Book Excerpt:

About The Author

Riley Murphy writes sexy, humorous and emotional romance, happy ending guaranteed. An optimist, she believes life is awesome, people are complicated, but in a good way, and we should never stop learning. Riley currently resides in Florida with her gorgeous husband. She has two wonderful kids and one very bossy English Bull terrier she has dubbed ‘The divine One’. When Riley’s not working she enjoys reading, oil painting and getting to the Sunday crossword puzzle before anyone else does, so she can fill-in all the easy answers first. If Riley wasn’t a writer she’d be an international spy with top-level security so she could have a peek at Area 51 and decide for herself if those green guys are for real. Failing that she’d probably go with chicken sexer. Riley loves to hear from readers. To learn more about her or her upcoming releases swing by her website and say hello at: www.AuthorRileyMurphy.com or connect with her on twitter @Riley__Murphy where she’s always sharing her deep-dark secrets.

Her latest book is the erotic romance, Requested Surrender.

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Event Schedule:

Friday, February 28
The Writer’s Life

Tuesday, March 4
Behind Closed Doors
Literarily Speaking

Wednesday, March 5
A Little Bit of Spice
Margay Leah Justice

Thursday, March 6
Babbling Books and More
Cherry Mischievious
I Heart Reading

Friday, March 7
Literary Meanderings
Queen of the Night Reviews

Monday, March 10
The Phantom Paragrapher
Naturally Kim B

Tuesday, March 11
Lori’s Reading Corner

Wednesday, March 12
Authors and Readers Book Corner

Thursday, March 13
Sarah’s Organized Chaos

Friday, March 14
Jersey Girl Sizzling Reviews

Monday, March 17
Butterfly-O-Meter
I’m Shelf-ish Tuesday,

March 18
We’re Jumpin’ Books

Wednesday, March 19
Mary’s Cup of Tea
Urban Girl Reader
Cheryl’s Book Nook
Lori’s Reading Corner

Thursday, March 20
Deal Sharing Aunt

Friday, March 21
Escape by Fiction

Monday, March 24
As the Page Turns

Tuesday, March 25
Emeraldfire’s Bookmark

Wednesday, March 26
Crystal’s Many Reviewers

Thursday, March 27
Reviews by Molly

Friday, March 28
The Romance Evangelist
My Book Addiction and More

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Goodbye Secrets by Jacquelyn Ayres (Book Review / Contest Giveaway)

In association with Bare Naked Words, Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews is pleased to host the virtual book tour event for Goodbye Secrets by Author Jacquelyn Ayres!

Book Review

Goodbye Secrets by Jacquelyn Ayres

Book 2: The Lost & Found Series

Publisher: Independent Self Publishing

Publication Date: February 24, 2014

Format: e-Book - 408 pages / Kindle - 720 KB / Nook - 520 KB

ASIN: B00INF67LU

Genre: Erotic Romance

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Book 1: Goodbye Caution

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Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Bare Naked Words.

Book Description:

What if your life wasn’t exactly as you thought it was? What if there were secrets you kept—from yourself?

Becca Campbell has no idea her world is about to be turned upside down when she and Grayson return to New Hampshire.

Pieces start flying into place, answering the questions of the puzzle she calls her life. Things finally add up—it all makes sense. All that was lost is now found.

But will she be able to move forward, knowing the truth?

Teaser:

My Book Review:

Just when I thought that author Jacquelyn Ayres couldn't twist my emotions into any more knots after reading Goodbye Caution, the first book in The Lost & Found Series, she goes above and beyond what I expected in the second book, Goodbye Secrets!

In the second installment of the series, we catch up with Becca Campbell and her two suitors, bad boy Grayson James and the boy next door Ray McNeil. Oh what a tangled web we weave when all kinds of secrets come to the surface in this intense and emotional love triangle. Strap yourself in tight because the author once again takes the reader on one hell of a bumpy roller coaster ride, no one is safe from experiencing the full gamut of emotions!

If you haven't read the first book in the series STOP right now and go get that book and read it! I can't stress enough that this is NOT a stand alone read! Okay, back to my abbreviated review (I promised the author that I wouldn't divulge any spoilers) ... this is going to be so hard ... *face palm*.

In Goodbye Caution we met Becca, Grayson and Ray:

Becca Campbell is a war widow (her husband was abusive) who is raising a ten year old daughter and running a B&B in New England. She meets Grayson James, who is from England, when he comes to visit his Aunt Hazel, a housekeeper at the B&B. There is an instant attraction between Becca and Grayson ... holy hotness ... oh my goodness ... but their tumultuous relationship has its issues and ups & downs, which sends Becca reaching out for the comforting arms of Ray McNeil, the guy next door who has always wanted her. Caught in the middle of a love triangle, Becca had to say goodbye to caution and choose which guy would win her heart! But alas, the reader was left wondering who would she choose!

Now in Goodbye Secrets, the love triangle heats up with a lot more drama and hidden secrets coming to the surface ... lives are going to be turned upside down ... and once again the reader is left wondering who will win Becca's heart!

With a cast of complex characters who are realistic, flawed and easy to relate to, the author weaves a great mixture of emotion, humor, drama, and sexiness that easily draws the reader back into the characters' intense and passionate world. The love triangle is interwoven with more personal issues and steamy romance, add in unexpected twist and turns that will keep you captivated and in suspense, with a mind blowing cliffhanger conclusion that once again leaves the reader wanting more while impatiently waiting for the outcome in the third book, Goodbye Uncertainty, that will be published in April 2014. Goodbye Secrets will simply leave you breathless ... *sigh*

RATING: 5 STARS *****

About The Author

Author Jacquelyn Ayres

I am a Domestic Engineer (born and raised in NJ) whose sole responsibility is to guide three young impressionable kids into becoming phenomenal adults. This challenging, yet rewarding work requires a lot of love (coffee), patience (wine) and determination (periodic exorcisms). I work all of this magic in the beautiful state of New Hampshire.

Before becoming a Domestic Goddess (not really), I spent over a decade working in the medical field where I wore more hats than the Queen.

I have had a love for the written word and the great escape it provides since I was a little girl. When I wasn't reading about people and the places they lived, I was creating my own characters and adventures. Finally, I have been putting a pen to paper allowing my characters to come to life. When I don't have a pen and paper in hand,you can often find me laughing at the conversations my characters are having in my head.

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