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REVIEW: Scoring Her (Billionaire Bad Boys #3.5) by Max Monroe @authormaxmonroe

Posted by Four Brits And A Book on November 30, 2016
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Title: Scoring Her (Billionaire Bad Boys #3.5)
Author: Max Monroe
Release Date: November 29, 2016
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Synopsis:

The end of the Billionaire Bad Boy era, the series comes to a close.

From Kline and Benny to Wes and Winnie with Thatch and Cassie in between, spend time with the characters that have stolen the hearts of both each other and readers alike, and meet the men of the upcoming spinoff series Mavericks Tackle Love.

Disclaimer: 9 out of 10 early readers claimed some combination of heart palpitations, sobbing, and incoherent muttering about it “not being the end” when coming to the final pages of Scoring Her. Use caution when reading.

*Some evidence suggests the Acknowledgements may lessen the side effects enough to breathe normally again.

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My Review:
What a journey we’ve been on together.

From Kline and Georgia with Stan and Walter.

From Thatch and Cassie with Ace.

From Wes and Winnie with Lex.

Side characters in Dean and Bailey Quinn that I wouldn’t mind revisiting…..

I’m not going to lie, I am so sad that the Billionaire Bad Boys series has come to an end now.

But what a ride it was. Scoring Her was no exception.

In this last accompanying novella, we had 6-way POV from all of the main characters and it was a delight. I loved that they all got one last say, one last slice of that HEA pie.

As always with characters and a series I have devoured, adored and pined for, I want more. I’d love to see their stories continue. If their dreams and aspirations came true, how their lives turn out. If Thatch ever bought the lot of them their dream homes, for example!!

Max and Monroe, you are my favourite “new author” discovery of 2016 and I CANNOT WAIT for what 2017 brings us.

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REVIEW: Collecting the Pieces by LA Fiore @lafioreauthor @TheNextStepPR

Posted by Four Brits And A Book on November 30, 2016
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Title: Collecting the Pieces
Author: LA Fiore
Release Date: November 15, 2016
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Synopsis:

At fifteen I fell in love. His name was Jake Stephens and he took the abandoned, lonely girl I had been and made me whole. His love was a pure and unconditional love that made every day better than the last…a fairy tale of my very own.

But this story isn’t about Jake. It’s about Abel Madden; the man I meet after the fairy tale goes to hell. A cocky, arrogant man who says what he wants, does as he pleases, and makes no excuses for it. He irritates me—downright pisses me off at times—but he also brings me back to life.

My name is Sidney Ellis and this is my story of finding love twice—the first when I needed it most and the second when I never saw it coming.

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My Review:

To put this mildly, my emotions were all over the place with this book.

We meet Sidney at birth and follow through her childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

We’re lulled into a safety net whereby Sidney has her happily ever after with Jake Stephens. But of course, the end of the story can’t come at 30%. The fairy tale takes a sudden and gut wrenching turn.

Yes, there were tears. I bawled. I sobbed. I mourned the change.

Until we meet “him”.

Abel Madden.

Just that name allures to a bad boy. A biker. A take-no-prisoners sort of man.

He’s all of those things.

He wasn’t expecting Sidney. Nor the punch to the gut she gave him (not literal!!)

I loved their banter and to-and-fro. She didn’t take his nonsense and he pushed her to her limits. But he also made her feel again. Even if the emotion was anger and annoyance, someone was getting through the seemingly impenetrable wall Sidney had built around herself for the previous three years since her life changed irrevocably.

This book had it all, TWO love stories, some amazing side characters, some deep issues dealt with and a whole host of animals as only the main character being a vet could bring.

Prepare to fall hard, swoon often, laugh, cry and sigh in happiness.

The ending is one that will stay with me, it made my heart happy and my soul soar and my hope build for the HEA for everyone in this world.

Oh, and watching Abel squaring off with a cat was one of the funniest moments in any book!!

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About the Author:
LA Fiore is the author of several books including: Beautifully Damaged, Waiting for the One and A Glimpse of the Dream. She’s also the social secretary for her two children, a tamer of ill-mannered cats, the companion to one awesome dog and married to her best friend. She likes her wine red, her shrimp chilled and her social gatherings small and intimate.

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REVIEW: The Bandit (The Stolen Duet #1) by BB Reid @_BBREID

Posted by Four Brits And A Book on November 30, 2016
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Title: The Bandit (The Stolen Duet #1)
Author: BB Reid
Release Date: November 1, 2016
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Synopsis:
A missing legacy, a stolen son, and one dangerous secret changed everything for them…

SHE STOLE MY PROPERTY

I’ll never forget the night I caught her sneaking around my place. She thought she could steal from me and get away with it, but I have no intention of letting her get away at all. Mian Ross has a lesson to learn, and I’m going to be the one to teach it to her.

HE STOLE MY SON

I’ll never forget the night I made the second biggest mistake of my life. It was supposed to be a simple job, but it quickly became so much more–one that cost my freedom and cost my son. Angel Knight became my worst nightmare… and now, he’ll never let us go.

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My Review:
Angel is a monster.

Mian isn’t from too different a world but she has been forced into doing things as a literal last resort because life is not just about her anymore. It’s about her young son too. A single mother, destitute and desperate, will do anything for their children.

This story is told from dual perspectives and we find out about the two main characters in their past and present settings. We see that Angel is no angel in real life but was tested to his limits when tasked with the protection of a young Mian who was – and still is – akin to a siren’s call to him.

But he doesn’t know how else to treat her apart from the conditioning he’s received and the upbringing he had from his powerful, but not in the right way, father.

What we come across is a tale of unrequited love, a story of how times change and a telling that things aren’t always as rosy as we would love to believe.

There is an element of true darkness to this story and one that BB Reid tells oh so well. Having read everything that she has released to date, I truly never know where her storytelling will take us, I mean – that ending?! And the fact that it was left THERE…..I was stunned speechless. I needed more and still need more right now. I am excited to see where the second – and final – instalment will take us and what will ever become of Angel and Mian. Can they ever see past their past and look forward to a future?

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Excerpt:

“It’s for you.” He extended the phone, but it might as well have been a bomb.

“Um…”

“Take it,” he demanded through clenched teeth.

“Why?”

He snatched the phone back and stabbed the screen. “You’re on speaker,” he informed. There was nothing but silence while my heart pounded in my chest.

“Tsk. Tsk.”

So much for lucky breaks.

“Ever the disobedient one…” I felt my blood drain when I recognized the refined voice. It was deeper now–stronger. “Even when you’re in my house uninvited.”

“You have something that belongs to me.”

“You expect me to believe that?”

I shrugged to hide the tremble, but then remembered he couldn’t see me. “Believe what you want.”

“There are consequences to bad decisions.”

“I’m sure I don’t know what you mean.”

“But your father would, wouldn’t he?”

I sucked in a breath and tried to talk myself out of being afraid. There was no way he could know my father had anything to do with this. “My father is none of your concern.”

“Wasn’t it your father who sent you?” I didn’t answer that. I wouldn’t. “If you won’t answer, maybe I should ask him myself.”

“No!” His silence shattered my armor. “My father didn’t send me.” My voice begged him to believe me. It was only half the truth. If he had a choice, I wouldn’t be here, but I gave him none.

I waited, but only silence followed. I looked to his two henchmen who listened to our exchange with curiosity and confusion etched on their perfect faces.

“I’ll see you soon.” He didn’t say more. The line disconnected, and I was left feeling as if fainting would erase everything that just happened.

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NEW RELEASE: Sweet Cheeks by K Bromberg @KBrombergDriven

Posted by Four Brits And A Book on November 14, 2016
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Title: Sweet Cheeks
Author: K Bromberg
Release Date: November 14, 2016
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Synopsis:

It all started with the invitation. To my ex-fiance’s new wedding.

I should have ignored it.Thrown it away. Set it afire. But I didn’t. I replied.

With a plus one.

And then my assistant accidentally mailed it.

Enter Hayes Whitley. Mega-movie star. The man who has captured the hearts of millions. But I gave him mine years ago. He was my first love. He was my everything. Right until he up and left to chase his dreams without so much as a simple goodbye.

When he showed up out of the blue ten years later, I should have known to steer clear. I should have rejected his offer to take me to my ex’s wedding. I should have never let him kiss me.

But I didn’t.

And now we’re left wondering if the pieces of the life we once shared still fit together somehow. First loves are hard to forget. The question is, do we want to forget? Or do we risk the chance and see what happens next?

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My Review:
There’s always a pattern to second-chance romances. Something went wrong, they fell apart, then comes the reunion – with a smattering of angst – and they get together.

When it comes to a K Bromberg second-chance romance, there’s no pattern. There was nothing wrong, they grew apart, the reunion was angsty (it’s difficult not to be) and, WELL, you’ll have to read it to find out the ending…..;)

Saylor and Hayes were each other’s first. But circumstances allowed them to drift apart. We fast forward 10 years and see where they are in their lives at this new point. Saylor with her dream bakery, Hayes being a major Hollywood A-lister.

I adored Saylor’s inner monologue regarding every facet of her life. Her passion for her work, her determination not to settle and her fight to not lose who she is.

Hayes. Well, Hayes I can’t not love. He’s gorgeous, he’s a talented and dedicated actor, he’s got banter and is a cheeky chappy but one who realises what he left behind when the glittering lights of Hollywood drew him in.

Once the duo arrived at the wedding destination of Saylor’s ex-fiance, the story truly started for me. Their connection and consequent fight of it was fun to read and the following events gave me such an insight into the characters’ personalities and quirks.

The grudge cupcakes, the tweets, the gifts, the teasing, the anticipation. Amazing. Kristy has proven that she can write whatever she puts her mind on and has absolutely nailed it with this sweet story that was once upon a time two fumbling teenagers in a treehouse.

Plus, THAT EPILOGUE! Swoooooooooooooooooooon!
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About the Author: 

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love.

She’s a mixture of most of her female characters: sassy, intelligent, stubborn, reserved, outgoing, driven, emotional, strong, and wears her heart on her sleeve. All of which she displays daily with her husband and three children where they live in Southern California.

On a whim, K. Bromberg decided to try her hand at this writing thing. Since then she has written The Driven Series (Driven, Fueled, Crashed, Raced, Aced), the standalone Driven Novels (Slow Burn, Sweet Ache, Hard Beat, and Down Shift (Releasing 10/4/16)), and a short story titled UnRaveled. She is currently finishing up Sweet Cheeks a standalone novel out at the end of 2016.

Her plans for 2017 include a sports romance duet (The Player (#1) and The Catch (#2)) and the Everyday Heroes series (Cuffed (#1), Combust (#2), and Cockpit (#3). She’s also writing a novella for the 1,001 Dark Night series that will be out in February 2017.
She loves to hear from her readers so make sure you check her out on social media.

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REVIEW: Dirty (RAW Family #2) by Belle Aurora @BelleAurora1 @givemebooksblog

Posted by Four Brits And A Book on November 7, 2016
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Title: Dirty (RAW Family #2)
Author: Belle Aurora
Release Date: October 31, 2016
Synopsis:
My marriage seemed perfect from the outside looking in.

People envied me. They wanted my life, wanted to be me. 

Mrs Alejandra Gambino.

Wife of Dino Gambino. Daughter of Eduardo Castillo.

Respected. Loved. Mob royalty.

They had no idea of the horrors that lurked behind closed doors.
They didn’t know I was at the lowest point a person could reach.

Enter Julius Carter.

Aloof, handsome, blue-eyed Julius Carter.

He saved me.

I screwed him over. 

Now everybody was after me. My life was forfeit.

It was only a matter of time. I was a dead woman walking.

The question was, who would get to me first?

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My Review: 
I didn’t think a book could top RAW.

I fell head over heels for Twitch and Lexi.

Damn, I didn’t realise I could ADORE the story of Julius and Ana, his little sparrow.

“You and me, babe.”

Told from multiple points of view, featuring some of our old favourite Raw family characters as well as new ones, Dirty is a tale of redemption, survival and looking to the future.

From Julius and Ana’s story of unexpected but deep love to Twitch’s unique methods in being able to return to his life and loves, this story is full of twists, turns and interlinking characters and circumstances that my head barely caught up.

I absolutely loved Ana’s strength and sass. Surviving for as long as she did and coming out the other side the way she did is awe inspiring.

We are most definitely left with unanswered questions. We are left needing more and we are left BEREFT that it ended where it did.

Book three, come at me soon, yes?

“There are few facts in life. The sun will always rise at dawn and set in the evening.
We are born with nothing and die very much the same.
And finally, we all bleed red.”

About the Author:

Belle Aurora is twenty seven years old and was born in the land down under.

At an early age she fell in love with reading. Boredom one summer had her scouring the bookshelves at home. She stumbled across Sandra Brown’s Breath of Scandal and fell in love with romance.

Having been brought up in a loud and boisterous family of Croatian descent, she developed a natural love for dramatics and humor. Only some years ago had she discovered a new love.

Humorous romance novels.

Kristen Ashley and R.L. Mathewson had opened a brand new world where she could lose herself yet feel safe and at home in their stories. Belle has been known to become a screeching banshee while anxiously awaiting their newest titles.

Belle never thought she would write. It had never interested her until recently. Friend-Zoned began to form and in February 2013 Belle typed the words Chapter One. And she fell in love.

With words.

With writing.

With a creative imagination she never knew she harbored.

Friend-Zoned is the first in the Friend-Zoned series. Keep an eye out for this cheeky author.

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