The Love Series Complete Box Set By: Melissa Collins

***SPECIAL RELEASE WEEK PRICE OF 99 CENTS*** The entire series is together for a limited time. This box set includes the complete Love Series - Let Love In, Let Love Stay, Let Love Heal, Let Love Shine, Let Love Be, and Let Love Live. From New Adult to M/m Contemporary Romance, there's something in here for everyone. Laugh, cry, and fall in love with the couples of this bestselling series.

 

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Excerpt

There was a group playing quarters on the island and another group lining up shots on the breakfast bar – so not my scene. I just shrugged my shoulders, opened the door, pulled out a bottle of water and, when I turned around to walk back outside, I face-planted into a wall of solid muscle.

“Hand me one?” His voice was smooth and... gruff at the same time. Red-faced, I turned back around and got him his water, glad for the cool respite that the opened refrigerator door offered.

“Here you go.” I could not peel my eyes away from his mouth as he moved the bottle to his lips. They were perfect - beautiful and full in a completely masculine way. I watched, completely fascinated, as his throat moved, downing the water in three or four large gulps. He wiped his mouth with his forearm and I couldn’t help but let my eyes travel up the rest of his arm to his biceps and shoulders – those were the same as his lips – perfect. Amazingly, gorgeously, utterly, divinely perfect. Muscled and tanned, his arms were mouthwatering.

My knees wobbled. My heart thudded. Thousands of butterflies spread their wings in my belly.

“Thanks…” he stared blankly at my face for a minute and I couldn't help but wondering if he liked what he saw. He cleared his throat and roused me from my little daydream where the gorgeous boy is mesmerized by the maybe-a-little-above-average looking girl. That’s when I realized he was asking for my name.

“Maddy. Sorry, my name’s Maddy." I nearly choked on my tongue to get my freaking name out.

 

 

About the Author:

Melissa Collins

 

 

Melissa Collins has always been a book worm. Studying Literature in college ensured that her nose was always stuck in a book. She followed her passion for reading to the most logical career choice: English teacher. Her hope was to share her passion for reading and the escapism of books to her students. Having spent more than a decade in front of a classroom, she can easily say that it’s been a dream.

Her passion for writing didn’t start until more recently. When she was home on maternity leave in early 2012, she read her first romance novel and her head filled with the passion, angst and laughter of the characters who she read about it. It wasn’t long before characters of her own took shape in her mind. Their lives took over Melissa’s brain and The Love Series was born.

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Lately I have noticed a trend with a lot of these covers in the IR world. I may step on a lot of toes with this but this is my truth. I know I am not the only one who dislikes greatly when the cover of a book doesn’t match the description of the book. For instance darkened photos.

Just for why?

 

A few well known black authors have used photos of white women and the reason I know this is because it is a stock photo and used on many white books and now are darkened for IR books. Is this some sort of modern day black face? I mean really what is the problem? I have seen people say that there aren’t many diverse photos out there. While this is sad but whenever there is a lack of anything in our community we created a way. We were separated from schools so guess what we started our on schools/colleges. We created a genre IR for women who look like us. ( I will come back to this one). My issue is please create your photos and stop using white women and darkening them up it just looks bad and frankly cheesy. You want to appeal to a broader audience well cool but don’t pimp this mess in our groups for our support and then describe the woman as anything other than black because you want mass appeal.  But the men are described down to their finger nails i.e. blonde hair and blue eyes, full lips etc. Why is the women aren't described but labeled as black woman? Readers aren’t dumb. There is nothing wrong with diversifying but damn let’s keep it real.

Another issue with this mainstreaming is former IR books now being offered as white books and free. Yes I am talking about a book in particular that was circulated in a group I was in. The book and I won’t name the book or the author but the book made #1 on AA list and IR but now the book is offered for free the female named is changed as well as her race and the author is labeling it MC?! Huh?! I mean come on. You want our money but we can’t be represented?

 

Back to the genre of women who look like us. Where are we represented these days? So many covers are dawning women whose race is so ambiguous I don’t know who or what I am reading about. Authors why label a book IR if you are so afraid to say what the woman is? It all comes back to money. Many know readers support and enjoy this genre so they cash in on the popularity. It’s honestly getting ridiculous.

Any way this is just my rant on a few things I have been noticing lately.

Until July (Until Her) By: Aurora Rose Reynolds

 

Synopsis:

 

This is a standalone and a spin off of the New York Times best selling Until Series

Wes Silver wasn’t looking for love, but when July Mayson literally knocks him on his ass during their first encounter, his world is turned upside down by the quirky blonde, and every moment with her makes him more determined to protect her.

July Mayson doesn’t understand the pull she feels toward the bad boy biker Wes Silver, but she knows being with him is like nothing she’s ever felt before. Now all she has to do is tell her overprotective father, Asher Mayson, that she’s found her boom.

18 and over due to sexual content

 

July is a firecracker…..

She has the heart of gold but don’t let that fool you the daughter of Asher Mayson has a lot of spunk to her. July is a veterinarian who loves to ride motorcycles against her father’s better judgement. Before I get into this review this book is a standalone but a spinoff of the author’s Until Series if you haven’t read it I suggest you do because these men are all alpha males and will do anything for the women they love.

Riding one day she meets the man who will change her life. Enter Wes. Now he is something else. Talk about boom!!!! You know how in some books it’s a spark or a feeling? Well he definitely feels a spark! July tasers him. He may be fine but she’s no fool. Unable to get her out of system Wes finds out where she works and ops to adopt a few dogs. Did I mention July loves animals? What’s better than a hot man who loves animals who totally gets you?  

There is one problem of the many this couple encounters. The first being her father. July is a daddy’s girl but how can you bring a guy home who is everything your father warned you about? I honestly didn’t know what the big deal was she was way pass grown but you know girls and their fathers. Wes is not one to easily back down and will fight for the one he loves.

This story is mixed with some drama and action. July and her sidekick Kayan whom I loved. They were a great addition to this story and added a bit of comic relief. At times I found Kayan and Z a little more interesting than July. Although July and Wes are into each other and practically live together readers get to see their love grow. These two do have some tough times especially since July doesn’t listen. I really enjoyed catching up with all the characters from the Until Series. And the epilogue was so cute and touching. If you are looking for a good read with a mix of action and an over the top alpha male this book is for you. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

A Story Of Summers By: Sophia Scarlet

Meet the author:

Sophia Scarlet is a Maryland native. She lives with her husband, two children, and cat in the woods not far from the Potomac river. When she is not writing or shuttling her children around, you can find her practicing yoga, cooking, or picking seasonal vegetables at the local CSA.

This was my first read by this author and before I was asked to review ironically a friend of mine was telling me about this story. So I thought it had to be faith that I read this book.

Georgiana “Georgie” is a mess of emotion and destruction at times. We first meet her and she is kissing one guy and then in the next scene snuggling up to his really good friend Finn the guy who she really likes it. Can you say a bit young? That’s not even the half of it Georgie is very complex she has learn to basically survive on her own. She has no family and her circle of friends are her world. She is a hurt girl and looking for love well affection where she can find it and that’s what she did.

Finn now this guy was relentless I don’t know many men who would put up with all the tricks and issues that followed Georgiana. She was so hot and cold with him. First she agrees they should be together and then they aren’t. The cat and mouse game right until the end got a little frustrating and just when you think that ok finally a commitment she jerks poor Finn around on that. I think as a character she had a lot more growing to do.

I did like that this book was told in so much depth and the characters weren’t one dimensional it’s a good plot and not just littered with sex scenes that serve no purpose. This book centered not only on the two characters relationship but their circle of friends all the secondary characters and there were few as readers we got to see how some of their story unfolded like Jasper and Dex. I do wish that we got more from the ending after all these two have been through I would have like a little more.  This story covered so much like self-hurt, depression, love and codependency. I think the author did a great job it was just elements of this story that really annoyed me. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

Gwendolyn Grace

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Wolfs Honor By Ambrielle Kirk

Synopsis

Wolf shifter Connor Maxim is a law-abiding citizen. His motto: Keep the peace. Protect the Pack. His firm, Maxim Securities, had been created for this purpose. His honor will be tested when he’s called to deliver on his vows.

The homicide rate escalates to an all-time high on Pack territory, and all evidence points to two prevalent wolf Packs: the Caedmon and the Arnou. The Feds give the leaders of both Packs an ultimatum, and a three-day deadline. They must find the source of the murders before the Feds intervene.

When a police raid goes awry, Connor’s world collides with that of Antonia Trudeau’s. Under the guise of a striking spitfire of a woman—who happens to be his mate—is a criminal with a healthy rap sheet. He must decide if love is worth more than duty and honor.

Antonia circumvents more than just the laws…she captures Connor’s heart.


 

 

 

Meet The Author

National Bestselling author Ambrielle Kirk writes diverse, edgy and seductive romance: multicultural erotic, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy.

She loves weaving tales where undying love is the main element. When she's not writing, she's plotting. When she's not writing or plotting, she's reading. Her reading and writing tastes varies between anything from alpha bad boys and billionaires to vampires and shifters. She's a thirty-something year old wife, mother, book hoarder, 90s music fan, earl grey tea drinker, dark roast coffee fiend, platform and stiletto shoe collector, Keurig lover, and martial arts/action movie fanatic.

Visit her on the web at ambriellekirk.com, follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/ambriellekirk, or friend her on Facebook at facebook.com/ambriellekirk

 

 

Connor is a half wolf/half human super hunter whose team is searching for the monster responsible for murdering members of the Cademon and Arnou pack members. In the midst of his hunt he crosses paths with Antonia who is in a bit of trouble herself. Because of the dirty dealings of her twin brother Andrew she is once again put in a situation where she feels she has to fight her way out.

Because this story is told in layers and each part is intricate to the story I won’t go into too much detail and give the story a way.  

Connor knows that Antonia is different just by her touch and sent. Antonia has a checkered pass because of her upbringing in an orphanage she finds it hard to trust and let go. She has always lived her life to protect her brother but never lived for herself. Connor is just the man to break down those barriers. I will admit these two getting together is a journey and test of love.

I didn’t like that it seemed Connor was always begging Antonia to spend time with him or just to let him in. But because of her past he had to constantly reassure his interest in her. A major point in the story was that Antonia knew more about the situation and how it is connected to Connor’s case then later on it was discussed that she would be “questioned” but when it came time for her to be interrogated it was put on the back burner or something else was brought up.

For instance one minute she's fighting him all the way through and then she finally gives way and now she's all about his life and future? It seemed odd because she had so many concerns and reservations prior namely her brother. I would have liked as a reader to see more emotion behind her big decision or shift in attitude.

I wasn’t quite sure of the timeline at one point it seems it’s a time lapse and they have a routine of doing things and being together. And just a scene prior I was just reading about a sex scene. There were few moments that have me questioning the immediate danger that brought them together. When they finally have the Alphas meet up the scene about the danger is overshadowed by wolf traditions but then there is a shift that sets this book up for the next books and it is oh so good. This author has a way of telling a story that leaves you wanting more. It was so many twists and turns with Devin and Tristan family secrets were revealed that may threaten the alphas and their pack members. I did like that as a reader Connor and Antonia got to grow in their love and the dreams they create together makes for a great epilogue. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

 

Taz (G-Man Series Book 4) By: Andrea Smith

Synopsis:

Taz:

My life is finally perfect. My dreams have all come true. I'm where I want to be with the bureau; having the career I've been planning since I did my stint in the military. I'm married to the one and only woman I've ever loved; my heart beats for her alone. Together we've made beautiful babies that I adore. I'm thirty-three years old and I'm complete.

Then one day, it all changes. Slate recruits me for a temporary assignment that is underneath the radar for a reason. The bureau hasn't sanctioned it as a priority, but Slate feels it is because of who is involved: Sue Ellen Reynard. Yeah, remember her?

Lindsey:

Our lives were perfect. Taz and I had everything we'd ever hoped for: family, careers and an everlasting devotion to one another. Suddenly nothing is the same. In a single moment, my biggest fear is realized by one phone call from Slate: an 'agent is missing'.

My agent; my Taz . . .

This is just the beginning of our long journey. Will things ever be the same again?

Andrea Smith has hit us with her latest book in the G-Men series! Taz is still alpha-male hotness and working for the F.B.I. He and Lyndsey are together with their two kids and life couldn’t be any better. But life has a way of surprising us and turning things upside down. Can their love withstand the trials, lies and deceit?

Taking a secret mission with his partner and friend Slate things take a turn for the worse. I won’t go into too much detail but needless to say Taz can’t remember his life with Lyndsey and the love they shared. Lyndsey if you have read the other books has been through some very traumatic experiences in her life that could have left her broken but Taz and his love helped her find her way out. But can Lyndsey do the same for him?
I will say that in this book Lyndsey goes through an emotional journey. The love of her life in her eyes has betrayed her. Not only can he not remember her but comes off as a complete stranger. I will say that at times Lyndsey got on my nervous with her back and forth emotions. And her mother Sammie? I really wanted her in this book to get a clue. Seriously how naïve can one be?

This book does takes you through the complexities of relationships everyday will not be a good day but you still fight. Although Taz can’t remember Lyndsey his attraction to her never went away. Although this book had some very emotional parts the kids namely Harper was too cute. And of course being who the author is this book adds an action/mystery element to it. I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with my past favorite characters. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.