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Cover by Taria A. Reed Blurb: She was born to conquer a nation; he was made to conquer her. Alexis-Jeovonni Tenetti is the most prolific legal mind of her time.  She uses her genius to create intricate solutions for the problems her clients often find themselves in.  Her mind sees what most can’t, providing her with the ability to initiate and master the manipulative games she’s accustomed to playing.  Her ability to outthink everyone else around her has kept her successful and in control of almost every aspect of her life, and the lives of the clients she serves. After all, control is necessary to keep things in order.  Order is the only thing that keeps chaos away and allows most people to embrace the illusion of freedom.  She was all too aware that freedom came at a cost and was often a privilege of those in power.  The one time she’d forgotten that fact and relinquished her control had resulted into the living nightmares that chased her even in her waking hours. Life had taught her in a very vivid way that there were only two options in her world…control or be controlled.  And the latter just wasn’t an option she was willing to entertain. Sometimes the only way to regain control is to stop playing the game… Elliot Alan Quillen was raised in big business; he had everything at his fingertips until a tragic accident stole the most important thing in the world to him.  Deciding the brass ring that had been dangled in front of his face was no longer an incentive for letting others control him, he walks away from everything his privilege has offered him. Cast aside by his overbearing family, Alan is left to pick up the tattered pieces of his life and soul alone.  He’s resigned himself to feeling nothing but the pain of loss for the rest of his life until his first encounter with his new boss’ lawyer clues him in that he might just be ready for something more. Arrogant and frustrating, Alan quickly learns to suppress his desire for the lady lawyer and her infuriating mouth.  If only he could stop daydreaming about what that mouth would taste like on his tongue, then maybe he could stop the desire that he’s been fighting like hell to bury along with the rest of his emotions. When secrets from A.J.’s past […]

Review: 5 Stars Short stories are usually not my thing.  I hate getting invested in a couple only to have the journey end within a few pages.  That being said, I was very worried about picking up a short by one of my author favs.  I’m happy to say my cause for alarm was misplaced, because this short had all the feel goods, yes all of ‘em.  And all top of all the feel goods,  I was rewarded with bonus scenes that gave a glimpse into the future for our sexy doctor and his hot nurse.  This couple is fun and adventurous, the title Closet Confession, is relevant on so many levels. lol  Although fast-paced it is attention-grabbing and the sexy scenes are fantabulous (yes, that is a word in my dictionary).  Trust me, you will not regret picking up a copy.  As a matter of fact, go get it today, like right now. Title: Closet Confession Author: Kindle Alexander Genre: M/M Romance Novella Release Date: September 8, 2015 This version includes Bonus Scenes adding an additional ten thousand words to this edition. Closet Confession was previously released in the Night Shift Anthology.  Dr. Derek Babineaux is intelligent, dedicated, and one of the best ER physicians in the fast-paced world of critical care at Tulane Medical in New Orleans. Always on top of his game, he’s thrown off balance when the newest medical staff member finally unleashes his hidden desires.  Justin Delacroix’s job at the inner city’s busiest hospital might be just what he needs to ease back into civilian life after a long stint in the military. High-performing shifts make working as a trauma nurse at TMC the perfect way to utilize his skills and quick reaction times. There’s only one problem, his attraction for one sexy ER doctor is off the charts, but he has his reasons for not returning Dr. Baby’s night shift advances. Or maybe he doesn’t. … Powered by Cincopa <a href=’http://www.cincopa.com/video-hosting’... Hosting for Business</a> solution. “I’m starting to think you might have a crush on me, Dr. Baby.” His own crooked smile spread, hoping he was getting past the too quiet remark from earlier. He didn’t want Derek to see him that way.  “Then quit dodging me and let’s play doctor,” Derek growled. Justin could feel Derek’s heated gaze on him, but refused to look his way.  “I don’t mix business with pleasure,” Justin playfully fired right back, […]

Please drop in and check out TM Smith’s latest release, Fame and Forturne: An All Cocks Story, along with a giveaway. Fame and Fortune An All Cocks Story book #2Love should be multiplied, not divided! Victor Dimir moved to America with his traditional Romanian parents when he was just a child. His Romani parents taught him their traditions and how to be a shrewd business man, but it was the attention of a classmate at school that taught teenage Victor about his sexuality. When he came out to his parents he knew it would be difficult for them to understand, but he never expected them to disown him. Andrew Jones grew up with a single mom and his grandmother teaching him about life, he had an absentee father at best. The only thing the man ever did for Andy that stuck was buy him a camera for his thirteenth birthday. When Andrew went off to college on a scholarship to study photo journalism, he wound up falling in love with his Romanian roommate. They became inseparable and wound up starting their own business together: a gay porn website where people could go and watch romantic gay porn instead of the rough and tough, or wham bam thank you man crap that was flooding the internet at that time. After ten years together they were still perfectly happy, not realizing something was missing, until they met a broken young man that needed a family. Matthew Carlson was homeless, jobless and broken. At sixteen he ran away from home after being brutally assaulted by several young men that he thought were his friends, and then being told he brought it on himself for being gay by his parents. Matthew has done a lot of things these last few years just to get by. When he finds the flyer for All Cocks, he decides to call and see where it leads. What has he got to lose? Matthew has deep rooted scars that aren’t visible on the outside to most. But when he walks into All Cocks, both Victor and Andrew can see the darkness in his eyes; they also see him. Can three men that did not know they needed each other get past the stigma of society to find a place of happiness, together? *Advisory warning: This story contains a scene of sexual assault.*       Buy Links Fame and […]

Good morning my people!  Check out this spotlight and excerpt from my fellow Brooklynite, Xyla Turner. Blurb: Across the Tracks is an interracial romance novel that stars a Philadelphia school teacher/journalist and a prejudice politician. Lisa and Rich battled each other as kids, but as adults, they cannot ignore their attraction towards one another. Despite what family, society or their internal upbringing suggest. See how they must overcome their own internal issues, so that they can overcome others. Excerpt: Rich had Lisa against the bricks on the wall and their noses were an inch apart. “This is why you are a coward, darling. Because you are more concerned about my thoughts and attitudes about you, but you refuse to address your own about me. At this point in my life, your color means nothing to me. What means the world to me is what you do to my heart whenever I see you or think of you. How you make me feel. How you have changed my life. How in the past, you’ve challenged me to be a better man.” Rich shook his head. “I did it. Not for you but more for me. Then I find out you were the fraud. You were the coward. You are the one that is afraid.” Lisa gasped at his words. Rich took advantage of her open mouth and kissed her hard. Punishing her lips because he was so mad. She held on to his hips and gave back as hard as Rich was giving her. Then he pulled away and left.  He thought he heard her sob but he was too angry to find out. Rich’s long and angry stride parted people like the Red Sea. He didn’t turn back because he knew he’d give into her. He almost did. Biography: Xyla Turner was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. As a teenager, she wrote short stories and essays that won numerous awards in local and national competitions. She is an avid reader, but a sucker for sassy females and dominant males. Xyla is a dedicated educator and a life coach. Outside of reading, Xyla likes to spend time with her family and travel. She writes different genres, but her favorite is romance. Contact Xyla at: Facebook/Twitter/GoodReads/Amazon Author/Website

If you are a Tyler Robbins fan like I am, you have been waiting on the edge of your seat looking for her next release.  If you’re really like me, you’ve been stalking her Amazon Author page, clicking that refresh button like it’s in danger of running away. Well Tyler has finally decided to put us out of our collective misery with her latest release, Heaven’s just a Sin Away.  Check out the info below and then go one-click this right now!     Blurb: Having just lost his mother to cancer, eighteen year old, Blueford “Blue” Mason returned to their hometown of Danville, Texas to live with his reticent grandmother, Alma. The two struggle to bond while Blue undergoes a metamorphosis into manhood, discovering new things about himself, his sexuality, life, love and even heartbreak. After leaving his former fire department due to intolerance of his sexuality, twenty-three year old, Jack West moved to Danville to work as an EMT for his uncle’s small fire department. He’d resigned himself to living a quiet life alone until Blue came along and turned his world upside-down. Will the young lovers find acceptance in Danville or will shameful secrets from the distant past set this town ablaze when the people around them are forced to face their own shortcomings? Heaven’s just a sin away for everyone, especially when every sin is created equally.   Excerpt: Goddamn. What the hell am I doing? Despite his first inclination to get up and leave the room as fast as his legs could carry him, Jack gave into Blue’s persistent movement. “Goddamn, Blue.” He was huge. Even through clothes, Jack could feel every inch of the thick, stiff shaft. He wanted so badly to unzip Blue’s pants and suck out every drop of cum he had to offer. He couldn’t though. Not like this. Not so soon. Jack shook off the dizzying argument complicating his thoughts. The way Blue looked up at him, Jack couldn’t ignore the desperate plea darkening those fucking bottomless sapphire-blue orbs. “What is it?” Concern nipped at the nerves along the base of Jack’s skull. “I’ve never…” He pressed his lips together, his gaze cutting away. What? He’s never… Jack’s mind instantly blanked as the revelation sank in. Holy shit. He’d suspected, but—Damn. Despite knowing better, Jack moved his hand up and down, kneading Blue’s cock through his pants. He’d become even […]

Hey my peoples! It’s your girl, LaQuette, coming at you with some really exciting news.  Shyla Colt and I have a brand spanking new duology coming out exactly two weeks from today, August 28th on Amazon.  We decided to come to you a little early and drop a few gems on you.  Namely, this amazing cover courtesy of the talented, Taria A. Reed of The Reed Files, starring model Scott Nova.  My people, look at that cover and tell me that man’s body ain’t a problem.  I dare you.  If you can take your eyes off Scott, scroll down and check out the official blurbs and excerpts from the duology.  But if you can’t bring yourself to look away at his amazing upper body, I completely understand.  Chile, I couldn’t even find my own name on it when Taria gave it to me.  I still can’t. Although Shyla and I both write Interracial Romance, and both write for the same publisher, Hot Ink Press, we’ve never had the opportunity to work together.  This project was an opportunity for me to live out my fangirl dreams and work with THE Shyla Colt.  A fact I’m still flailing about, I might add. What can readers expect in this duology?  Well, these stories are TEASERS, not completed novels.  Just a little taste of upcoming projects for both Shyla and I that we’ll release individually in the Fall.  We just wanted to give our tried and true readers a sneak peak at what’s coming down the pike, while giving new readers the opportunity to test us out.  Ultimately, we just wanted an opportunity to bring you more of the book boyfriends that live in our respective heads.  Hope you all enjoy! ~LaQuette~ Title: Unrestrained: A Duology  Author: Shyla Colt and LaQuette Genre: Contemp/Erotic Romance Release Date: August 28, 2015 Power Privilege & Pleasure by LaQuette  When a need for unrestrained power and control unfurls…chaos usually follows. Alexis-Jeovonni Tenetti is the most prolific legal mind of her time. She uses her genius to create intricate solutions for the problems her clients often find themselves in. Her mind sees what most can’t, providing her with the ability to initiate and master the manipulative games she’s accustomed to playing. Her ability to outthink everyone else around her has kept her successful and in control of almost every aspect of her life, and the lives of the clients she serves.  […]

THE FORBIDDEN MAN by Elle Wright (July 28, 2015; Forever Mass Market; The Edge of Scandal #1) In Love With the Wrong Man Sydney Williams has forgiven her fiancé, Den, more times than she can count. But his latest betrayal just days before their wedding is too big to ignore. Shocking her friends and family, she calls off the engagement. She walks out on Den . . . and into the arms of his brother, Morgan. Known as a player, Morgan Smith has secretly spent years fighting his feelings for Sydney. When Den’s latest dirty deed leaves Sydney devastated, Morgan can’t stop himself from coming to her rescue. What begins as friendship quickly escalates into all-consuming passion. Despite their intense connection, Sydney would rather deny her desire than come between brothers. But as Morgan is determined to make Sydney his, Den won’t give her up without a fight . . . Excerpt: “Are you still feeling cold?” he asked, adjusting the heater and finishing off the contents of his flask. “Actually, I’m feeling pretty hot.” She jumped when he started coughing. “Are you okay?” He wiped his mouth. “I’m straight.” “You sure?” Syd studied his face as she smoothed her hand over his back. “Yeah.” He closed the flask and tucked it back into his pocket. “It’s the liquor.” “Huh?” “The bourbon.” He patted his pocket. “It’s making you hot.” “Somehow I doubt that,” she mumbled. “What?” he asked, leaning in closer. I doubt it’s the liquor. “Forget it. I’m cold again.” She burrowed into him. “You want me to make you hot?” he asked. Her eyes flashed to his and her lips parted. “I meant . . .” He cleared his throat and shifted in his seat. “Uh, I can turn the heat up.” “No.” She forced a smile and lowered her gaze. “It’s fine.” When his hand caressed her cheek, her eyes closed of their own volition. Time seemed to stand still. She felt his warm breath on her skin above her lips. “I think—” She dug her nails into his knee. “Maybe you should call Kent again. See where he is.” He slid his thumb down the side of her neck. She exhaled. So this is what Terry McMillan meant when she waited to exhale?  “Because this isn’t going anywhere good. You’re acting like you want to kiss me and I know that’s not true,” she joked. […]

Fallout (Flight HA1710 #4) by Meredith Russell. Buylinks: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.com | All Romance eBooks Blurb: Can missing a fatal flight be the wake up call Harrison needs? When Harrison Kelley is banned from getting on Flight HA1710, it seems to be the perfect ending to a crappy couple of days. Not only did he wreck a wedding, but he’s drunk way too much and been on the receiving end of the groom’s brother’s fists. Being escorted out of the airport by security was just the icing on the wedding cake. Elijah Pettifer has lusted after Harrison from afar for years but Harrison never sees him as anything more than a friend. If he ever saw him at all. While attempting to defend what little honor Harrison has left, Elijah gets caught up in the wave of chaos surrounding his teenage crush. But missing his flight home because of Harrison’s mess might just be the luckiest thing to ever happen to him. With a 24 hour ban imposed by the airport, and having only each other for company, the two men grow closer. But will the fate of the airplane they should have been on be the push Harrison needs to walk away from the toxic relationship of his past? And can Elijah make Harrison see exactly what he’s been missing out on because of it? Flight HA1710 series  Book 1 – Retrograde, RJ Scott  Book 2 – Velocity, Sara York Book 3 – Flashbulb, Clare London  Book 4 – Fallout, Meredith Russell Book 5 – Aviophobia, Serena Yates Book 6 – Fracture, Amber Kell About Meredith Meredith Russell lives in the heart of England. An avid fan of many story genres, she enjoys nothing less than a happy ending. She believes in heroes and romance and strives to reflect this in her writing. Sharing her imagination and passion for stories and characters is a dream Meredith is excited to turn into reality. Website/blog:  http://www.meredithrussell.co.uk Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/meredithrusse... Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MeredithRAuthor Instagram: http://instagram.com/miss_meredith_r Email:  meredithrussell666@gmail.com ​ Giveaway: Rafflecopter $15 Giftcard for Amazon or Are plus 2 further prizes of an ebook. Closes July 17th at 00.01 (GMT) a Rafflecopter giveaway OR DIRECT LINK: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/disp...? Excerpt: Harrison downed the shot of bourbon and slid the glass across the bar. He glanced at his cell phone as the screen lit up. With a sigh, he spun the phone around and read the message. Throughout the day, Elijah had sent him a series of messages. Where was he? What was he […]

Blurb: Losing a best friend can be a very traumatic experience, especially when you’re only fifteen and you blame yourself for their death. Jordan Colbert was carrying a lot of grief and sorrow in her heart and all she wanted was someone to comfort her and tell her that everything would be okay. That’s why she thought she could trust Darnell, her mother’s boyfriend. He seemed to care, to understand, to really get her. And he was going out of his way to make her life easier as he helped her to cope with the loss of her friend. That is until his care and concern turned into deception and betrayal of the most horrific kind. See how he pulls Jordan into his web of deceit, leaving her hurt, broken and confused. Can Jordan build the courage to confess to her mother the secret that she was holding on to because of fear that no one would believe her?   Author Bio: Charmaine Galloway was born and currently resides in Toledo, Ohio with her two children. Writing has been her passion and a positive emotional outlet since middle school. As a teen, writing in her journal allowed her to escape from the negativity of her world. Around that time she also began writing her debut poetry book. Charmaine has a Bachelor of Arts in Family Life Education and an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Titles by Charmaine includes: My World, Through My Eyes, Girlfriends Secrets, The Secrets They Kept, Tyree’s Love Triangle, Golden, Heaven’s Cry, Girl Talk, Find The Princess Within, Mommy’s Little Superhero and I love Myself As I Am. Ms. Galloway is passionate about writing reality based stories about imperfect people. She hopes to enlighten, inspire and touch the hearts of her readers. She is currently working on new projects, so keep a look out for her upcoming releases. www.charmainegalloway.com Other Titles by Charmaine Galloway:

Check out my new release on Amazon!! Blurb: When trust becomes a matter of life or death… Heart Searlington, captain of the seventy-fourth precinct in Brooklyn, New York, has everything she could ever want.  The sexy as sin husband, the perfect house, and the perfect addition to their family, four-month-old Amare. But when a senseless act of violence threatens the lives of two people she loves, Heart does what comes natural to her…she protects what’s hers. Kenneth Searlington, billionaire real estate tycoon, is living the ultimate dream—family, friends, and wealth.  Life couldn’t be more perfect, until trusting the wrong friend puts his life on the line. When he can’t trust friends or family, Kenneth takes matters into his own hands.  Who should Kenneth trust?  The wife who lied, or the friend and family who betrayed him?   Maybe the only person he can trust is himself? When protecting the heart she loves forces Heart to omit certain truths about herself and those she loves, can Kenneth see past her betrayal long enough for her to keep him alive? Protected Heart: Queens of Kings: Book 3 Available on Amazon by LaQuette Bio 2015 Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award Finalist in Erotic Romance, LaQuette, a native of Brooklyn, New York, spends her time catering to her three distinct personalities: Wife, Mother, and Educator. Writing–her escape from everyday madness–has always been a friend and comforter. She loves writing and devouring romance novels. Although she possesses a graduate degree in English Lit, she’d forego Shakespeare any day to read something hot, lusty, and romantic.She loves hearing from readers and discussing the crazy characters that are running around in her head causing so much trouble. Contact her on Facebook, Twitter, her website, Amazon, and her Facebook group, LaQuette’s Lounge.