**REVIEW & GIVEAWAY**FRACTURE by Callie Hart

Title: Fracture (Blood & Roses #2)
Author: Callie Hart
Genre: Dark Romance

Publication Date: April 7, 2014
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Synopsis 

Zeth Mayfair is pretty much the very last thing I need in my life. And yet with every breath I take he becomes more engrained in every aspect of it:

He has a key to my house. 

He knows where I work. 

He dumped his strange, mentally traumatized housemate on my doorstep and has driven off into the sunset in search of my missing sister. 

I want to forget him. Want to change the locks and blot out his face, scourge his very name from my memory. The problem is that I also need him. I need him more than I need air to breath, and I can’t be without him now.

He owns me. 

He torments me.

He’s fractured me.

My Review

OMG she did it again!

Callie Hart managed to hook me from the very first to the very last page… AGAIN!

Fracture picks up right where Deviant left off and holy shizzle is it hot.  I will never ever look at a bubble gum Popsicle the same way again!

 

As you can probably tell….the heat factor in this book is still sizzling and Zeth definitely does NOT lack in the creativity department.

In Fracture, we get more in depth into Lacey’s past and trying to get her some help, as well as trying to find Sloane’s sister. Sloane still doesn’t know him well and doesn’t know if she can trust him to follow through on his promise to try to find her sister.

He tilts his head at an angle so he can dip down to inhale deeply from my hair. “Yes,” he exhales. “You can trust me. You gave yourself to me back at my apartment; I’ve never done it before, but I gave myself in return. I may not have wanted to, Sloane, but I didn’t have a fucking choice in the matter. That means we belong to each other now. And it means I’ll come back for you soon…”

Zeth thinks he knows where she is but he needs to be careful. The people who were once his allies and like family, are now turning out to be the enemy. He doesn’t know who he can trust and who he can’t. One thing he knows is that he will do whatever it takes to find Sloane’s sister no matter what danger is involved. I mean, obviously, that is not going to stop Zeth. He is the freaking definition of danger.

White hot…sexy…steamy…kinky…delicious…danger! 

“Angry one minute, coy the next…you’re confusing yourself, Sloane.” 

He steps into me, placing his hands on my hips. His grip is strong and masterful. 

“You should just go with one emotion. I find turned on is usually useful ‘round about now…”

And Sloane knows he's dangerous but can’t stay away from him. She is confused and doesn’t even know how to act around him. Even when her BFF is constantly in her ear warning her off of Zeth and telling her she needs to not only protect her heart but herself as well. But does Sloane listen? No, she doesn’t. She can’t…physically can’t turn away from Zeth. Her body betrays her mind at every turn and leaves her even more frustrated.

As much as Zeth wants to keep Sloane out of the situation and out of danger…he can’t. She has plopped herself right dead in the middle of it and there is nothing Zeth can do to get her out without her (and him) winding up dead.

Zeth Mayfair doesn’t see me as someone to fall in love with…he needs to see me as a hooker…and he needs everyone else to see me that way, too.

Well, you know what, buddy? I say to myself…You want a fucking hooker? I’ll give you a hooker.

I’m not going to give anymore details away in the story line because you need to experience it. Just know that you are in for a ride. 

 You will get the heat that you crave, the danger that intrigues you, and the ending that will, without a doubt, leave you needing more.

★★☆ 5 Fracturing and Steamy Stars ☆★★

Reviewed by Alissa Evanson

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**BLOG TOUR & REVIEW** Wanting Reed by Antoinette Candela

Title: Wanting Reed (Break Me #2)
Author: Antoinette Candela
Genre: NA Romance

Publication Date: January 2014
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Synopsis 

“Love is giving someone the power to destroy you, but trusting them not to.”

How do you live with yourself when you are the reason you lost the one thing that meant the most to you.

Timing is everything and for Reed, he can never seem to catch a break. When Reed returns to Boston to redeem himself he finds that Elle has already moved on, building a new life, a new beginning. He needs her to know that he meant every word before he left, that he never meant to leave her. Will he ever get that chance to tell her?

How do you love again when the one person who made you feel like you were his whole world left you with a broken heart? Hoping that life and new friends could keep her memories and feelings for Reed at bay, Elle chases life and all that it has to offer until she is confronted with heartbreak again.

Is time and space enough to get past losing your once in a lifetime or will Elle be always Wanting Reed?

My Review

So, it’s not really a secret that I was frustrated with book one, Breaking Elle, because of the love triangle/square or whatever you wanted to call it but I was really excited to start this book. I really liked Reed (for the most part-whenever he wasn’t gawking at every hot female alive *eye roll*). Anyway, that book ended with us wondering if and when he was going to go back to Boston to explain everything to Elle. We were also left with Elle in the arms of another man after Reed’s no show at the airport.

Wanting Reed picks up shortly after that. Elle is heartbroken about how things ended with Reed. She really believed he would never hurt her and that they were really something special. Well lucky for Elle (unlucky for Reed & us) she had several of her many admirers still waiting in the wings ready to pounce as soon as she was ready to open her heart again… mainly Tyler.

I really did like Tyler a lot and if it weren’t for Reed I would have really wanted Elle to be with him. He cares for Elle so much and you could tell he really did want what was best for her. But he pissed me off too in this book. He knew Elle still had feelings for Reed and yet he still scooted on in and tried to weasel his way into her heart in a “more than friendship” kind of way!

Elle has given up on Reed returning so she tries to move on…with the one man who has always been by her side. She is getting better, being able laugh and socialize again. She is seeing Tyler in a new light and is starting to wonder if maybe things could work out with him.

When Reed returns to Boston and sets his sights on Elle he is heartbroken. It appears that she has moved on with a man he knows will treat her right. She looks happy and in the end, that’s all he really wants for her so he agrees to stay away from her and let her live the new life she seems to be building.

Everyone seems to know Reed is back in town except Elle and when she finds out she is shattered. She sees him and all the amazing moments they had as well as all the hurt and anguish she went through comes crashing back down. Not only that but he is with the one woman whom she despises most and it makes her physically sick to see them together.

I do my best to keep it together as I turn around to face him. Every moment we’ve experienced together, every word, and every kiss, all my memories with him crash into me.

Reed has had enough and can’t deal with the distance anymore. Despite his new friend, and the fact that Elle has moved on, Reed can’t stay away. He loves her more than anything and it makes staying away impossible.

She’s destroying me. 

This is not fucking just falling in love; this is fucking crashing into it. Complete destruction.

I have to say that the first fifty percent of this book I wanted to scream and punch a hole through my kindle. I could not believe the choices these people where making. Tyler pissed me off, Reed made me mad because he wouldn’t freaking go after Elle and demand her to listen. And Elle drove me insane with her back and forth with all the guys involved and refusal to talk to Reed. I don’t think I was ever so annoyed by anyone ever in a book.

But then it happened. 

 Sweet relief. 

 I swear the last fifty percent of this book totally made up for all the frustration and heartache in the first part. It was amazing. It was so nice to see people finally getting their crap together and doing what should have been done months ago.

But nothing for Reed and Elle is smooth sailing. For every step they take to an HEA life seems to throw them for a loop. Regardless the intensity and passion between Elle and Reed is still there and hotter than ever. I swear I needed a cold shower after some of those scenes.

“What do you want me to do?” 

I say, starting to kiss her lower and trailing my lips down her stomach and ending 

between her thighs. 

“Don’t stop until I’m shaking.” 

She can barely speak. Her legs are trembling, anticipating what I’m about to unleash on her.

I loved how much fun they had together too. They sure were an adventurous couple and even though there were a lot of lovin’ scenes they didn’t feel too repetitive. 

Even with the love triangle in this book I was still happy I read this series. I definitely went through a lot of ups and downs with it but the ending was totally worth it. I loved it. The Playboy Reed and annoying Elle I started out reading about no longer existed by the end of the series.

“You are my sun, baby. You are my wish, my fantasy come true. 

I’ll be your hope and everything you need,” 

I rasp, gasing into her engaging eyes.

If you don’t mind love triangles (or I guess even if you do) I would give this series a chance. You will get frustrated and irritated and I’m sure, like me, you will have times when you won’t even want to finish the book. But it’s all worth it in the end. Elle and Reed have a love that is so strong and radiant I couldn’t help but fall in love with them. 

 

On a side note: We were introduced to two new characters… Link and Piper. I have to say, I FREAKING LOVED THEM! Seriously they are so amazingly cute together. I want to squeal just thinking about them. Even though the next book is about Tyler, I would love for Link and Piper to get a book of their own. 

 

★★☆ 4 Stars ☆★★

Reviewed by Alissa Evanson

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Book 1 in the Break Me Series

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Antoinette Candela was born and raised in Upstate New York and is an avid New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys fan. She moved to Boston in her twenties and attended Northeastern University to study Business Management. As a child, she enjoyed reading and writing and penned her first story at the age of thirteen. She has always had a vivid imagination and finally decided to put her thoughts and musings down on paper.

Breaking Elle and Wanting Reed are her first self-published works with many more to come.

A few other interesting facts about Antoinette include: she is of Italian decent, has three brothers, was a tomboy growing up, plays the clarinet and dabbles with the piano. When she's not planted in front of her computer writing, she can be found at the gym, running her kids around Boston, or at the beach soaking up the rays and enjoying a good book.

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**** REVIEW **** Illicit Desire by Kasey Millstead

Title: Illicit Desire 
Author: Kasey Millstead
Genre: Adult Romance

Publication Date: February 17th 2014 
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Synopsis 

Beau Diesel…He was my “one”. My one that I would sacrifice everything for. My one that I wanted to be with until I took my final breath. My one that completed me.

I wanted him. I needed him. But he was off limits. I knew this, but the risk of consequences didn’t outweigh the depth of my desire.

So, I fought for our love.

But, I wasn't Beau’s “one”.

So, he fought against our love.

He fought so hard, eventually I had to give up. I had to admit defeat.

But, that’s the thing about love – when you’re down and out, true love wins. It prevails…and it raises you up.

**This is a stand alone novel, with a happy ever after**

My Review

Story... The story starts with Harlow hiding while she watches the boy she's always had feelings for get a BJ off some other chick. Beau comes off as rude and an asshole.

"Are all dicks that beautiful? If they are, I have no idea why men keep them tucked away." - Harlow

Six months later...

"He took my virginity. Then, he broke my heart. Then, he broke it again and again and again. This is our story." - Harlow

Five years later...

Harlow has been travelling and making sure to stay away from Beau. He hurt her by rejecting her 5 years ago. But Harlow's father falls ill so she has to come home and spend sometime with her father.

Beau is her father's right hand man and Harlow needs to get use to seeing Beau around a lot more now. There is a lot of sexual chemistry between Beau and Harlow and at times they both struggle to keep their hands off the other. But Beau says they can't be together.

"You fucking tear me up inside. You make me want things I should never have again. You make me feel."- Beau

Things are changing in Harlow's, father's business, which means that Beau might just get what he wants... Harlow. But first, things have to be finalised, then he needs to talk to Dom and get his blessing in being with Harlow.

Beau and Harlow finally find a place where they can both be together and be happy but outside forces force them apart again and have Beau second guessing if he can give Harlow what he thinks she deserves. Beau can't have history repeating itself.

"I want to know about those dark secrets that you keep locked in your soul. Don't think I can't handle them, Beau. I was made for you. I was made to help you carry the load of your sins. I'm strong enough to handle it, you just have to trust me with it." - Harlow

This is a standalone and yes there is a HEA... I was in tears at the end of this book. There was no way I thought I would cry through this book but that ending GAH!!! My heart wanted to leap out of my chest and high-five my kindle!!!!

The sex was also very well done and very HOT!!!! Majority of this book is in a bed, over a horse statue, against a wall lol! you get what I mean.


Now why it's 3 stars instead of 5... Just a couple of things, first in the book the heroine says she has dark hair but then the hero says she has blonde hair :/ then when the heroine hears her phone she says it's the ringtone for her work but then says she wished she could look at her phone to see who was calling her :/ little inconsistencies like that were through this story.

The beginning of the story, I felt like as if I had just walked into a movie halfway through and I was trying to play catch up on what was going on. I needed more information from both the hero and heroine to connect with them. If there is no connection then I am just kind of blah about what happens to them.

I'm trying to be very gentle in my criticism here because there were a few things I didn't like but I still really liked the plot and where the story was taken. At 13% I was sure I was going to love this book but unfortunately it didn't stay that way.

★★☆ 3 Stars ☆★★

Reviewed by Jess Mann 

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Kasey Millstead lives a quiet life in country New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and their four young children. She enjoys baking, singing (ridiculously out of tune) & spending time with friends and family. Kasey has always harbored a deep love for reading and writing, and she is now lucky enough to be living her dream of being an Author.

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**REVIEW** BREAKING ELLE by Antoinette Candela

Title: Breaking Elle (Break Me #1)
Author: Antoinette Candela
Genre: NA Romance

Publication Date: August 2013
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Synopsis 

How is it that the one person who you have avoided is the same person who could give you true happiness?

When Elle Bennett meets Reed Austin she can't deny the attraction. She discovers that certain people come into your life who make you question everything that you've ever believed about love and life. Will she risk everything for something exciting and dangerous or will she choose what is familiar and secure? 

Reed Austin isn't looking for love when he moves to Boston. The distance was supposed to help him escape the trouble he left behind. Once he meets, Elle, everything changes. Reed can't figure out why he's drawn to Elle, but one thing is certain - he needs her.

Passion. Betrayal. Solace. Confusion. Desperation. 

Love and life are not simple and emotions and relationships are tested. Will attraction be enough or will their secrets and past keep them apart?

My Review

I kind of had conflicting feelings about this book. We've all read about the love triangle, well what about the love square? Yep, that’s what I said. One girl and three guys vying for her affection will have you swooning and wanting to punch something all at the same time.

First you have Elle, who is a young twenty two year old who has a lot on her plate with her family/home life. She has a good job and an amazing relationship with her boyfriend, Cane, of two years. She has a best friend, Tyler, who also happens to be in love with her but being her best friend for the last fourteen years, she has never seen him as anything other than a friend. And Tyler is ok with that (for the most part). Obviously he wants more with her but he understands that she doesn’t reciprocate the feelings. As long as he has her in his life, he is ok with that.

Sometimes you just can’t deny fate.

Literally tripping over Reed one night in a bar has Elle’s body responding and her heart hammering. And Reed, he’s never laid eyes on a more gorgeous girl in his life. She’s not only beautiful and wearing red (his favorite color) but there is something about her that draws him in and he can’t find it in himself to stay away.

“I know your type, Reed.” 

“Oh, yeah, what type is that?” I smirk confidently. 

“You’re trouble.” I totally agree with her, but it still doesn’t change anything. It only makes me want her more.

From the second they meet, they are drawn to each other. The chemistry between Reed and Elle is undeniable and intense but being in a relationship with someone else sure does complicate things. Elle has learned about all the bad in relationships from her mom and what she has with Cane is good. She is happy with him and he fulfills what she needs. But what about what she desires? What will it take for her to give into her undeniable attraction to the new guy in town?

I turn away, fighting my body and its reaction to this man. I cannot deny that I felt something fantastic when he touched me.

Reed is a playboy. After losing a girl who he thought he loved he has given in to his old ways and now just enjoys the single life. He is arrogant and cocky. He is so full of himself its borderline annoying but when he is with Elle he changes. He is sweet and caring and the feelings he has for her run so deep and more intense than anything he has ever felt before. He knows she is “it” for him and he will not do anything to jeopardize what they are building.

But Reed has secrets. Secrets that he feels will rip everything he has with Elle away. He wants to come clean to her but doesn’t want to lose her. Unforeseen, circumstances have him going back to Texas for a bit and when he runs into his old college flame the attraction is still there and she is pulling out all the stops to have Reed give in. Will Reed stay true to Elle and his feeling for her or will his playboy ways return and will he give into temptation?

“I can’t explain what you do to me, but now that there’s this distance between us, I know. You’re it for me. I’m where I’m supposed to be, where I am meant to be, and I won’t screw this up. I can’t.”

Between his ex-girlfriend and his old enemies, Reeds visit to Texas was not what he was expecting and despite his efforts, it may have just costs him the one girl he has ever loved.

Elle knows Reed is keeping secrets. Hell, she has some of her own that she needs to tell him. But with the distance between them, her ex wanting her back, and a best friend who doesn’t seem to stop pursuing her, she is even more confused now than ever.

“I guess Cane was right about Tyler wanting something more with you. I could tell too, but damn Elle, this love triangle shirt is getting complicated. Or maybe it’s a square since you got three guys falling in love with you.”

Will Elle and Reed be able to find the peace they need in each other or are their pasts too strong for them to overcome? This is the first book in the series. Wanting Reed is the second and is available now.

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This is a great story with great characters for the most part.  Elle got to be kind of annoying at times and the back and forth between the three guys literally had my head in scrambles.  I'm not a fan of love triangles so that is the only reason I'm rating it a 3.5.  If you eliminated some of the back and forth between her three admirers I would have rated this book a strong 4 stars.  

★★☆ 3.5- 4 Stars ☆★★

Reviewed by Alissa Evanson

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Antoinette Candela was born and raised in Upstate New York and is an avid New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys fan. She moved to Boston in her twenties and attended Northeastern University to study Business Management. As a child, she enjoyed reading and writing and penned her first story at the age of thirteen. She has always had a vivid imagination and finally decided to put her thoughts and musings down on paper.Breaking Elle and Wanting Reed are her first self-published works with many more to come.
A few other interesting facts about Antoinette include: she is of Italian decent, has three brothers, was a tomboy growing up, plays the clarinet and dabbles with the piano. When she’s not planted in front of her computer writing, she can be found at the gym, running her kids around Boston, or at the beach soaking up the rays and enjoying a good book.

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