Feature and Giveaway: Roman Crazy by Alice Clayton and Nina Bocci

Avery Bardot steps off the plane in Rome, looking for a fresh start. She’s left behind a soon-to-be ex-husband in Boston and plans to spend the summer with her best friend Daisy, licking her wounds—and perhaps a gelato or two. But when her American-expat friend throws her a welcome party on her first night, Avery’s thrown for a loop when she sees a man she never thought she’d see again: Italian architect Marcello Bianchi.

Marcello was the man—the one who got away. And now her past is colliding with her present, a present where she should be mourning the loss of her marriage and—hey, that fettuccine is delicious! And so is Marcello…

Slipping easily into the good life of summertime in Rome, Avery spends her days exploring a city that makes art historians swoon, and her nights swooning over her unexpected what was old is new again romance. It’s heady, it’s fevered, it’s wanton, and it’s crazy. But could this really be her new life? Or is it just a temporary reprieve before returning to the land of twin-set cardigans and crustless sandwiches?

A celebration of great friendship, passionate romance, and wonderful food, Roman Crazy is a lighthearted story of second chances and living life to the fullest.

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Feature: Wicked Bond by Sawyer Bennett

Bridger Payne is an enigma that no one can figure out. Wise beyond his years, eerily intuitive and sexy as hell, every woman in The Silo wants him.

None can have him.

Not the real man, anyway.

He might wield the lash for you if you ask prettily, but he’ll get no gratification from it. He’ll definitely make you scream, but he won’t think twice about you when he walks away.

Bridger carries the darkest of secrets. He’s filled with too much pain.

He’s utterly untouchable.

Until she came along.

**Warning: this book has sex in it. Lots of sex. Dirty sex. The Wicked Horse Series is a bit different than what Sawyer Bennett normally writes. While you’ll still enjoy fabulous characters, a suspenseful story, some witty banter and an epic romance, there’s just… a lot of sex. You’ve been warned.

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ARC Review: The Playbook by Kelly Elliott

I am a huge fan of Kelly Elliott's, so I couldn't wait to read The Playbook! Not only do I love Kelly's books, but sports romance is something I can never get enough of. There was a lot to like about this story and I really enjoyed it. The Playbook is a standalone story. 

As head football coach for a top college in Texas, Brett Owens can get pretty much any woman that he wants. Not only can he get plenty of women, but he takes full advantage of that. But when Aubrey Cain, a sideline reporter, is assigned to cover him he knows things are about to change. Not only does he not want her following him around, but he finds it impossible to fight the attraction that he feels to her. With things heating up between them, both Aubrey and Brett begin to wonder if the growing connection between them is a game that they can win, or if it will cause them both to lose everything. 

I liked both Aubrey and Brett. I will admit that there was quite a bit of drama here with others though, and I know some readers shy away from that. I still really enjoyed the story, though things were a bit frustrating at times because of that. Luckily though, there was more to each of these characters than just the drama and that kept me invested in this story. They had great chemistry and I loved the connection between them. Brett was hot, but had some really sweet moments as well which was really nice to see. 

Overall, this was a good book and I did enjoy it. It wasn't my favorite from Kelly Elliott, and there were times that it did feel as though it was a bit disjointed. Some of the drama seemed all over the place and a bit too much at times, but I still really liked the characters. I think that fans of Kelly Elliott's will enjoy this book, and if you like sports romance stories, this is one worth checking out. This definitely won't be the last I read from Kelly Elliott, and I look forward to seeing what she writes next.

**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**

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Feature: The Playbook by Kelly Elliott

My life revolved around two things. Football and my cock. And not necessarily in that order.

Being the head football coach for a top university in Texas had its ups and its downs.

The ups? Endless women to f*ck.

The downs? The politics that came with the job.

From the moment Aubrey Cain walked into my office, she turned my world upside down. Being forced to have her follow me around for a month was going to be a pain in the ass. Especially since I couldn’t keep my eyes off of her.

The best I’d hoped to come out of this was a few nights with her in my bed. I never imagined she’d be the game changer.

Brett Owens was my assignment.

Head football coach for a top college, bad boy reputation, short temper, and handsome good looks should have scared me off. But I was tougher than that.

From the first words out of his obnoxious, dirty-talking mouth, I knew it was going to be a long month. It wasn’t five minutes after meeting him, he hit on me. If only I had known his blue eyes would haunt my dreams and awaken a desire inside of me I never knew existed.

This was business. There was no way I would be tempted by him no matter how good looking he was or how many things he whispered in my ear.

He was only supposed to be my assignment. Not the man who threatened to destroy both my heart and my career. I would follow along with his playbook for now. But who would end up winning was anyone’s guess.

The Playbook is a stand-alone novel.

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ARC Review: Loving You Easy by Roni Loren

Loving You Easy is the 9th book in the Loving on the Edge series by Roni Loren. Each book is a standalone story, though the characters are interconnected. I am a huge fan of this series, but I will warn readers that this series might not be for everyone. Each book is an erotic novella, often times dealing with BDSM elements as well as M/M action or menage relationships. That is not the case with every book, but if those things bother you then this series might not be for you. Loving You Easy is a menage story, featuring two men and one woman. 

After another disappointment in her love life, Cora Benning decides to take things virtual. She joins Hayven, a place where she can explore and be herself without having to worry about being face to face with those that she is interested in. There she is Lenore, and she soon finds herself connecting with Dom Dmitry. But when when the game gets hacked, Cora finds herself in a situation where she will do anything to protect herself and the others in the game. As an IT specialist and certified white hat hacker, Cora takes a job for the game makers in order to beef up security and close all the holes in the game. What she doesn't expect is to be so drawn to the two men who own the business and are best friends. As each of them get to know one another, they soon find that their desires and needs match. But is Cora ready to take things from her virtual world and turn them into her reality? 

These characters were fantastic! Roni Loren has such a way with words, and her stories are always more than just erotica. Ren, Hayes, and Cora were all deep and well written. You could feel their struggles and see how well they all fit together. They had each been through things that had them holding back at times or feeling insecure or unsure of themselves, yet when the three of them came together it was clear just how much they belonged together. I loved the support and connection between them all. Not only were they emotionally connected, but the chemistry between them was off the charts. These characters were so hot together, and you could feel the passion between them! 

Overall, this was another fantastic addition to this series. I love how Roni Loren can always write a book that is so steamy, yet it also is a great story. The sex was hot, but it was so much more than that and Roni Loren does it perfectly. I couldn't put this book down, I had to know what would happen for Ren, Hayes and Cora. This series is one that I have loved from the very beginning, and with each new book I continue to be amazed at Roni Loren's ability to not only deliver with each new novel, but to give us stories that are unique and just seem to get better with each book. If you like erotica but want there to be a great story along with the sexy times, the Loving on the Edge series is an absolute must read.

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