Adored Review and Tour

We are so excited to bring you the Blog Tour for Lexi Blake's ADORED! ADORED is a Contemporary Erotic Romance novella in Lexi's Masters and Mercenaries Series! Check it out below and grab your copy today!!

 

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 My review: I absolutely loved this book! I don't think it could have been hotter. I got sucked into this book and ended up reading it far later than I should have. Then, the next day at work I kept thinking about it instead of the work I was supposed to be doing. I don't think I have ever had a book distract me from work. Mitch was really hot, but had some control issues that he needed to work out. Laurel was sweet and a little bit naive at times, but I found her endearing. One of my favorite things about this book is how Laurel tells Mitch that his form of punishment doesn't work for her and why, because this shows how a healthy couple can actually work through their issues with open communication. I give this book 5 stars and can't wait to read more by Lexi Blake.

Excerpt: I won’t stop this time. I won’t play the gentleman again,” he whispered before his mouth descended on hers.

Thank god. Six months. They’d passed and every night she dreamed about what they could have had if he hadn’t played the damn gentleman that night in Hawaii. They’d wasted six months. Six months when she could have felt him against her, when she could have had the heat of his body to warm her own. They could have been sleeping together, sharing a life beyond the confines of this office.

His lips found hers and he was ravenous. He slanted over her mouth again and again, dominating and taking what he wanted. His tongue surged in and she could feel that slow slide in her womb.

Just like that she was wet and ready. Her body felt malleable, as though it knew this man was the one who could mold her and bring her to fruition. Every inch of her body felt primed. Her nipples rasped against the fabric of her bra, her breasts heavy and wanting. Her clothes were suddenly too tight and she wanted nothing more than to throw them off. She didn’t need clothes around him.

A sudden vision of what it would be like now that Mitch was finally claiming her stamped itself in her brain. She could hear him commanding her to be naked when they were alone. She would curl up at his feet as they relaxed. It would be the two of them and they wouldn’t have to argue. They would be together.

His hands found her backside, squeezing. A low groan ground out of his mouth as he explored her. She could feel herself softening, offering herself up for his slow exploration. This was the man who would finally teach her what all the fuss was about.

Mitch pushed her to be better than she was, to think more clearly about points of law and to challenge herself to greater heights. She’d always known it would be the same in the bedroom. She’d had lovers before, but sex had been something to do, a way to show affection. Sex with Mitch was a force of freaking nature.

He pressed her against the door. His mouth was a marauder, plunging in and taking what he wanted. His hands gripped her hips and suddenly she felt her feet leave the ground. Mitch had a good half a foot on her, but it didn’t seem to matter. He simply lifted her to where he wanted her to be.

ADORED Review/Excerpt Tour

May 8

Aly's Miscellany – Review & Excerpt

The Book Cellar – Review & Excerpt

Coffee Books & Art – Review & Excerpt

Books to Breathe – Excerpt

Agents of Romance – Excerpt

Books Can Take You There – Review & Excerpt

Mama She's Crazy About Books – Review

Nerdy Book Freak – Excerpt

May 9

Read-Love-Blog – Excerpt

Bound By Books Book Review – Review & Excerpt

Reading Between the Wines Book Club – Excerpt

Rookie Romance – Review

Books to Light Your Fire – Excerpt

May 10

Literary Nook – Review

Roxy's Reviews – Excerpt

Dark Faerie Tales – Review & Excerpt

The Sassy Bookster – Review

Romance Obsessed Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

May 11

Shawna Shauntia – Excerpt

random jendsmit – Excerpt

Reading Is My Superpower – Excerpt

Romance Reviews and More – Review & Excerpt

Jen's Reading Obsession – Excerpt

May 12

Summer's Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Hannah's Words – Review & Excerpt

I Bookin' Love To Read – Review & Excerpt

Country Gals Sexy Reads – Excerpt

Smut Book Junkie Reviews – Excerpt

Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads – Review & Excerpt

Inner Goddess – Review & Excerpt

May 13

Romance Schmomance – Review & Excerpt

Read Catch Kiss – Review

Book Babes And Boyfriends – Excerpt

Reading Keeps Me Sane – Review & Excerpt

Mama Reads Hazel Reads – Review & Excerpt

Friends Till The End Book Blog – Excerpt

Book reviews by Sandra – Review

Greyland Reviews – Review & Excerpt

Kristi’s Book Cellar – Excerpt

May 14

Sultry, Steamy Reading – Review

Read My Mind – Review & Excerpt

Dirty Girl Romance – Review

Red Cheeks Reads – Excerpt

Collector of book boyfriends – Excerpt

Between The Lines – Excerpt

CJ's Book Corner – Excerpt

Chris Book Blog Emporium – Excerpt

May 15

She Hearts Books – Review

Naughty Book Eden – Excerpt

Book Lovin' Mamas – Excerpt

Hooker Heels Book Blog – Excerpt

Bookalicious Babes Blog – Review & Excerpt

Southern Yankee Book Reviews – Review & Excerpt

May 16

Jax's Book Magic – Review & Excerpt

The Book Bellas – Excerpt

Becky on Books – Review & Excerpt

JB's Book Obsession – Review & Excerpt

Evermore Books – Review & Excerpt

Girls With Books – Excerpt

May 17

Indy Book Fairy – Excerpt

One Girl Lost in Romance Books – Review

Books Need TLC – Review & Excerpt

Once Upon An Alpha – Review

Renee Entress's Blog – Review & Excerpt

G & Co. Book Blog – Excerpt

Vera is Reading – Excerpt

booklover4lifeblog – Excerpt

Wild and Dirty Book Blog – Excerpt

ADORED Synopsis: A man who gave up on love Mitch Bradford is an intimidating man. In his professional life, he has a reputation for demolishing his opponents in the courtroom. At the exclusive BDSM club Sanctum, he prefers disciplining pretty submissives with no strings attached. In his line of work, there’s no time for a healthy relationship. After a few failed attempts, he knows he’s not good for any woman—especially not his best friend’s sister. A woman who always gets what she wants Laurel Daley knows what she wants, and her sights are set on Mitch. He’s smart and sexy, and it doesn’t matter that he’s a few years older and has a couple of bitter ex-wives. Watching him in action at work and at play, she knows he just needs a little polish to make some woman the perfect lover. She intends to be that woman, but first she has to show him how good it could be. A killer lurking in the shadows When an unexpected turn of events throws the two together, Mitch and Laurel are confronted with the perfect opportunity to explore their mutual desire. Night after night of being close breaks down Mitch’s defenses. The more he sees of Laurel, the more he knows he wants her. Unfortunately, someone else has their eyes on Laurel and they have murder in mind.       About Lexi Blake: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband and three kids. She began writing at a young age concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. Lexi believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome or foursome may seem.      

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The Fairy Tale Bride

The Fairy Tale Bride by Scarlet Wilson was the first book in the Montana Born Brides series, and it was definitely a cute start. Lisa owns her own bridal shop and volunteers at the local hospital. It's there that she meets Dr. Adam Brody. Their relationship develops in a way that was so real. Adam messes up a few times and is suspicious of a few things Lisa says. Lisa opens up about painful things, but is called out by Adam when she says something that makes it seem like she's not over her ex. I really enjoyed how this story showed the complexity of dating someone new. Lisa and Adam made a cute couple and I was happy when they got their HEA. There was nothing that stood out in this story as spectacular, but it would make for a fun beach read. I give it 4 stars and look forward to more in this series. Note: I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Wedding fever has hit the little town of Marietta…

Lisa Renee loves weddings. As owner of Marietta’s bridal salon, Lisa takes charge when a celebrity wedding rolls into town and does what she does best: hosting the fairy tale wedding her clients dream of. But the celebrity’s badly behaving bridesmaids shatter Lisa’s poise, excitement, and hopes of putting Marietta and her boutique on the map. The only place she can find peace is on the pediatric ward of the local hospital where she volunteers, a place that holds more meaning to her than anyone knows. Leave it to the handsome and charming new doctor to change all of that…

Dr. Adam Brady is enjoying his new job and anonymity at Marietta’s hospital, but he hasn’t been able to focus entirely since the gorgeous business owner and hard-working volunteer piqued his interest. As he spends more time with her, sparks fly, and he realizes that he’s not the only one in Marietta with secrets…

His Forbidden Princess

His Forbidden Princess is the fourth and final book in the Royal Holiday series, and I have to say, it ends the series with a bang. I loved Ian and Sophie together and their story is filled with uncertainty. What would you do if the girl you fell in love with, but whose heart you broke, needed your protection? Ian made sure that he was the one to protect Sophie, even if it meant risking his heart again in the process. Both characters were strong and despite all that life had thrown at them, they still loved one another. Ian was humble enough to make Sophie thing her dad asked Ian to guard her, when in reality he asked to be the one to protect her. I don't think there could have been a better ending to this series. My one note about this series that sets it apart from many others is there is no interaction between any of the characters from the other books. I feel that the only thing they have in common is the theme of one person being a royal. While this does nothing to take away from the books, it also makes it hard for me to truly view this as a series. Either way, I loved this book and give it 5 stars. Note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Eight years ago, university student Ian Stuart fell in love with his sweet, beautiful classmate and he’s never forgotten her. Sofie loved Ian with all her heart in return, but she didn’t trust him with one little detail about her life she’d neglected to share.

She was a princess, and they could never be together in the outside world.

Now Crown Princess Sofia is in danger. An insurgent faction in her country has targeted the royal family, and while Sofia is visiting the United States, she is forced to go into hiding. Assigned to protect her is none other than FBI Special Agent Ian Stuart.

Once again Ian and Sofie are in an impossible situation, fighting their feelings for one another, while trying to stay safe. Will their love for each other prove to be the most dangerous game of all?

His Defiant Princess

His Defiant Princess is the third book in the Royal Holiday series and I think it was a good addition to the series. Breanna Tinsley was strong and stood by her convictions. I loved that she wouldn't represent clients that she believed were guilty, despite how much money she was offered. It showed her morals and determination to put her past behind her. Prince Ronan met Breanna 9 years ago and pretended to be someone else. He broke her heart when he left without a word in the middle of the night, so when he needs Breanna to help rebuild his brother's reputation after a few careless words, he has a fight to get her to say yes. Neither one of them looks at the business relationship as a second chance for them, but it definitely was. This story kept me interested from the beginning and I enjoyed watching the characters interact on all levels. The ending had me laughing out loud and definitely left me with a big smile on my face. I give this book 4.5 stars along with a definite reread rating. Note: I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Brenna Tinley has decided to move to the Unified Isles of Cornetta, a fairy-tale kingdom just south of France in the Bay of Biscay to escape the recent tragedies in her personal life. The happiest summer she can remember was spent there, in the arms of a handsome, tender rascal who disappeared without a goodbye when Autumn came…

As fate would have it, the Royal House of Vicenza has engaged Brenna Tinley to clear up a public relations mess. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime for this small-town American girl, but there’s only one problem. Her new employer, HRH Prince Ronan, aka her mystery summer lover of long ago, seems determined to pick up where they left off. Can Brenna work in the royal palace and not end up with a brand new broken heart?

Taking What's His

TAKING WHAT’S HIS by Diane Alberts

April 2015

BOOK SUMMARY:

A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...

Some lines are meant to be crossed...

One explosive device was all it took to turn Holt Cunningham from ass-kicking Marine to IT technician. Hell, he's still not over it. So when the cute little strawberry blonde at the bar asks him to kiss her, Holt can't resist the temptation of a sexy distraction. Before he knows it, she's blown his mind...and then skipped out the next morning.

Lydia Thomas never expected things with Holt to go quite that far, but oh, it was worth it. After being far too good for way too long, she was ready to be bad. Except that there's that tiny detail that Lydia kept to herself-Holt just spent the night doing naughty things...with his best friend's little sister.

One night isn't nearly enough. But with his friendship on the line, how far will Holt go in order to claim what's his?

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Writing Contemporary Romance

Hello! I’m Diane Alberts, but you might also know me as Jen McLaughlin! As Diane, I write sexy contemporary romance for Entangled Publishing. My latest book, TAKING WHAT’S HIS, is the fourth book in the Shillings Agency series (all can be read as Standalones, though), and it centers around Holt Cunningham and Lydia Thomas.

Now, you see, when you write contemporary romance, a lot of things come into play. As writers, it gives us a chance to play with trends and followings. In this book, I got to include my all time favorite thing—Doctor Who.

Some of you might not know what that is—and if you, don’t, then go watch it NOW—and some of you might be silently fist pumping in your seats like I am. I have no way of knowing, but I can say this: OH MY GOD, IT WAS SO MUCH FUN.

As a writer, it can be tricky to include the perfect balance of information. I tried to put a good amount of inside jokes in the book, for those who know the show, but not so much that it would turn off people of the book! So I have a question for you:

Have you ever read a book, seen the characters talking about something—food, shows, drinks, anything!—and then said, “I need to try that!”? Let me know!!!

Author Information

Diane Alberts is a multi-published, bestselling contemporary romance author with Entangled Publishing. She also writes New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling new adult books under the name Jen McLaughlin. She’s hit the Top 100 lists on Amazon and Barnes and Noble numerous times with numerous titles. She was mentioned in Forbes alongside E. L. James as one of the breakout independent authors to dominate the bestselling lists. Diane is represented by Louise Fury at The Bent Agency. 

Diane has always been a dreamer with a vivid imagination, but it wasn’t until 2011 that she put her pen where her brain was, and became a published author.  Since receiving her first contract offer, she has yet to stop writing. Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal clear water. She lives in Northeast Pennsylvania with her four kids, a husband, a schnauzer mutt, and a cat. Her goal is to write so many fantastic stories that even a non-romance reader will know her name.

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