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Monday, June 1, 2015

Surf, Sand & Books Event with Katee Robert


New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandpa’s knee. She found romance novels at age twelve and it changed her life. When not writing sexy contemporary and speculative fiction romance novels, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her wee ones, driving her husband batty with what-if questions, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.


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Top 5 Summer Reads

There’s something magical about the summer. I think it goes back to when I was growing up and the summer meant long days with where I could run around like a little savage, barefoot and with a constant book in tow. Though I’m a grown up these days (mostly), some things never change. The summer is still prime reading time for me. This summer, I have a whole list of books that I’m looking forward to reading, but I thought I’d share my top five with you! I’m a giver like that. ;)

So, in no particular order:

- Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews. I’ve been following this series since around the time the third book came out, and the years since then have only made me love this world and these characters even more. Kate and Curran have one of the best relationships out there in urban fantasy, and I’m all sorts of wiggly puppy excited to see where Andrews takes them next.

- The Bourbon Kings by JR Ward. Confession—I’m hopelessly behind on the BDB books. I think the last one I read was Rhevenge’s. I keep buying them, and then I keep not managing to read them. Because I suck. But the Bourbon Kings marks a departure for her in a big way, and I am really, really curious to see how this new series starts. I’ve been seeing reviews pop up here and there, and they’re all outstandingly great!

- Dirty Thoughts by Megan Erickson. I’ve had my eye on this book since Megan and I shared a cover reveal awhile ago, and the more I learn about it, the more on board I am. The cover is sexy as hell. The hero is gruff and grumbly (be still my heart!). And dirty mechanics! YES, YES, THANK YOU, SIR, MAY I HAVE ANOTHER?! Ahem. Sorry. My fangirl is getting the better of me. But, seriously, cannot wait for this book!

- Breakout by Ann Aguirre. This is the final book in the Dred Chronicles. I’ve loved every single book that Aguirre’s ever written, and I don’t expect this to be any different. She creates such amazing worlds and populates them with a wide variety of characters that make my inner reader happy and my inner writer start taking notes. Dred is one of my favorite characters of hers, and as sad as I’m going to be to see the series end, I can’t wait to see how she pulls it off!

- Rescuing the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon. Okay, so TECHNICALLY I’ve already read this one. But I loved this book so freaking much, that when it releases I’m going to be in danger of going to the bookstore and shoving it into people’s hands. The hero is so incredibly messed up that I just want to hug him until all his broken pieces fit back together again. The book hits all the right notes, and I’m really looking forward to re-reading it again! So much love!

I’m planning on doing an excessive amount of reading this summer since I’m taking a few months off to bring the newest member of our family into the world. Since I’m compiling a master list of things I want to read, what are some books you’re looking forward to reading this summer?



New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert begins a smoking-hot new series about the O’Malley family—wealthy, powerful, dangerous, and seething with scandal.

Teague O’Malley hates pretty much everything associated with his family’s name. And when his father orders him to marry Callista Sheridan to create a “business” alliance, Teague’s ready to tell his dad exactly where he can stuff his millions. But then Teague actually meets his new fiancĂ©e, sees the bruises on her neck and the fight still left in her big blue eyes, and he decides he will do everything in his power to protect her.

Everyone knows the O’Malleys have a dangerous reputation. But Callie wasn’t aware of just what that meant until she saw Teague, the embodiment of lethal grace and coiled power. His slightest touch sizzles through her. The closer they get, though, the more trouble they’re in. Because Callie’s keeping a dark secret—and what Teague doesn’t know could get him killed.

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49 comments :

  1. Dearest Rogue by Elizabet Hoyt & Love in a Tine of Scandal by Caroline Linden. They are on the top of my list :-D

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  2. The Bourbon Kings by JR Ward... And I just finished The Marriage Contract last night... Great read!!

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  3. Congrats on the newest arrival! I'm looking forward to Carly Phillips' Dare to Rock; Roxanne St. Claire's Barefoot with a Bodyguard; Sabrina Jeffries' The Art of Sinning and K. Bromberg's Sweet Ache.

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  4. can't wait for The Bourbon Kings by JR Ward and Tough Love by Lori Foster!

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  5. I like your list. I just got caught up on the Kate Daniels series so that's great seeing that one on the list. I want to read The Bourbon Kings, too, so I can see what she does with a CR. I would add so many others, but definitely Rebecca Zanetti's Wicked Ride.

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  6. At the top of my to-read list is SUDDENLY ONE SUMMER by Julie James.

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  7. I can't wait to read Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews and Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh :)

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  8. I am looking forward to many great releases this summer. Just a few include, When I'm Back by Abbi Glines, Hard to Let Go by Laura Kaye, and Searching for Always by Jennifer Probst.

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  9. The Marriage Contract by Katee Robert, Up In Smoke by Tessa Bailey, Suddenly One Summer by Julie James and Asking For It by Lilah Pace.

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  10. I have been working so much, that I really don't know what's releasing. My intention is to grab the kindle, spin the carousal and read whatever it lands on :) thanks for sharing!!

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  11. Some of the books on my list include Girl of Mine by Taylor Dean, Ever After by Jude Deveraux, The Guest Cottage by Nancy Thayer, Country by Danielle Steel, Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax.

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  12. I'll read most any romance book in the summer

    Denise

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  13. Suddenly One Summer, Ever After and the newest from Jill Shalvis, Kristan Higgins and Susan Mallery

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  14. Suddenly One Summer by Julie James

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  15. I can't wait to read LOVE IN THE LIGHT, the sequel to Laura Kaye's book HEARTS IN DARKNESS. Also, I'm excited for Melanie Moreland's book OVER THE FENCE.

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  16. I can't wait to read:
    HARD TO LET GO by Laura Kaye
    GETTING LUCKY by Erin Nicholas
    ZACK by Sawyer Bennett
    SECOND CHANCE SUMMER by Jill Shalvis

    Marcy Shuler

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  17. THOMAS by Grace Burrowes; DEAREST ROUGE by Elizabeth Hoyt; SECOND CHANCE SUMMER by Jill Shalvis; WICKED DECEPTIONS trilogy by Joanna Shupe; to start ....

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  18. Julie James book Suddenly One Summer.

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  19. top of my list is It's You by Jane Porter & Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt.

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  20. Sweet Ache by K. Bromberg, Grey by E L James, and so many more under my pre-order list.

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  21. Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis and the latest Fool's Gold trilogy (Hold Me, Kiss Me, Thrill Me) by Susan Mallery.

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  22. Seduced by a Lady's Heart
    Virtue of Valor
    The Gilded Cage
    Heart of a Highlander
    Dearest Rogue
    The Art of Sinning
    The Best of Both Rogues

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  23. Bourbon Kings by JR Ward
    Wicked Fall by Sawyer Bennett
    The Song of David by Amy Harmon

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  24. Sweet Ache from K. Bromberg, the Wicked Deceptions trilogy, Searching fo ralways.

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  25. I have so many books on my TBR pile that I really have to get to them first. It's a real mix of urban fantasy, PNR, romance and mysteries.

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  26. I have a lot of books that I am looking forward to reading, trying to read the ones that I have already bought but haven't had a chance to read yet but the one book that I am really looking forward to reading coming out on June 18 is "Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian" by E L James. This is one of my favorite series. Thanks for the giveaway. Congrats on your new release and series.

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  27. I am looking fforward to reading The Bride gift by Sarah Hegger, License to Date by Susan Hatler, Those Rosey Hours at Mazandaran by Marion Grace Woolley and The Coin by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra. Thank you

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  28. King of Hearts by L. H. Cosway, Racing The Sun by Karina Halle and The Bourbon Kings by JR Ward!

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  29. The Song of David by Amy Harmon, Sweet Ache from K. Bromberg, Bourbon Kings by JR Ward plus many more.

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  30. Total Surrender by Rebecca Zanetti
    Falling Hard by HelenKay Dimon
    Hard to Let Go by Laura Kaye

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  31. One of the books I'm looking forward to reading is Shards of Hope.

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  32. HAPPY RELEASE KAYTEE. HECK THERE ARE TOO MANY TO LIST AS I'M A BOOK WHORE! LOL

    LINDARB49@HOTMAIL.COM

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  33. I have many romance books to read on NetGalley! I've already spent a few days in bed reading!

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  34. The Marriage Contract looks so good! I'm also looking forward to: Suddenly One Summer by Julie James, Grey by EL James, The Song of David by Amy Harmon, The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel, Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley, Something Beautiful by Jamie McGuire.... so many good books coming out! =D

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  35. Looking forward to reading A Pound of Flesh this summerhttp://ramblingsfromthischick.blogspot.com/logout?d=http://www.blogger.com/logout-redirect.g?blogID%3D5576538055962817926%26postID%3D5374991190204562721

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  36. I definitely want to read The Marriage Contract.. It sounds really good!
    also.. Sweet Ache and Beautiful Sacrifice

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  37. Some books I'm looking forward to this summer are Nalini Singh's Shards of Hope and Archangel's Enigma, Dianne Duvall's A Sorceress of His Own and Shadow's Strike, C.L. Wilson's The Sea King, Lara Adrian's Bound to Darkness, Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dragonbane, and Ilona Andrews' Magic Shifts.

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  38. There are way to many to even list on here, so many good book are coming out this summer

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  39. The Marriage Contract by yours truly, Dragonbone by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Thomas by Grace Burrows and the 2 books before that. The Bourban Kings and Ever After by Jude Devereaux.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

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  40. Grey by EL James
    Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley
    The song of David by Amy Harmon
    Thanks for the fantastic giveaway :)

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  41. I'm looking forward to reading Sand Dollar Cove by Nancy Naigle.

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  42. I'm looking forward to reading Julie James (Suddenly One Summer), Jennifer Probst (Searching For Beautiful) and Jill Shalvis (Second Chance Summer) just to name a few off my TBR list :)

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  43. I'm looking forward to reading paranormal romances in my TBR pile.

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  44. Up in Smoke by Tessa Bailey, Song Of David by Amy Harmon, On Solid Ground by Melissa Collins, The Offer by Karina Halle, Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson, Need Me by Tessa Bailey, The Mason List by SD Hendricks, Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley, Beautiful Sacrifice by Jamie McGuire, and that's just the ones waiting on my kindle not to mention the upcoming releases. My kindle unlimited subscription is almost up, so I can read all the books I bought.

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  45. I have a bunch of eBooks that I want to get through during the next two weeks, as I am away from my printed books at home till then. So far I have been able to read at least one a day (I've been away three weeks so far), so I'm pretty happy about that!

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  46. Wicked Ride by Rebecca Zanetti.

    mythic021@gmail.com

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  47. Darynda Jones' Eighth Grave After Dark. Thanks.

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