AN ENGLISH BRIDE IN SCOTLAND by LYNSAY SANDS

Having been sent to a convent when she was merely a child, by her seemingly unloving parents, Annabel, aside from some "behavioral" issues, was well on her way to taking the veil, until an abrupt and surprise visit from her mother after fourteen years. Annabel soon realizes that her mother has plans for her and they aren't out of love for her daughter either. Annabel, in place of her sweet, demure and perfect sister, is to marry a great Scottish beast, Ross MacKay, and why does Annabel have to be sacrificed? Her lovely sister has disgraced her parents and run off with the stable master's son. So instead of being a bride of the church, Annabel is set to become the bride of Ross MacKay.

Ross MacKay has set off to his prospective bride's holding with several of his trustworthy men. He soon finds out that  he is being tricked by Annabel's parents, but upon seeing her innocence and beauty, decides to marry her anyway, and once he sees that her parents are not the nicest of people, Ross whisks Annabel off to her new home is Scotland. 

Unfortunately, no happily ever after ensues, for Annabel finds herself in harms way more than once on her journey and upon arriving in her new homeland. When Annabel's runaway sister shows up on her doorstep, begging forgiveness on one hand, and flirting with Ross on the other,we find things are not as they should be. Even though it was pre-ordained for Ross to marry, he does his best to make Annabel aware that he will be a good and caring husband. Annabel, on the other hand, hasn't had  much to do with the outside world. She is innocent in many ways and also feels the sting of her parent's rejection still after fourteen year. She in no way sees herself as bright and beautiful as those around her do, and even tries to fight the feelings that Ross has for her, even those she bears for him.

 An English Bride in Scotland by Lynsay Sands has all the makings of a fast paced historical romance. Ross and Annabel are fabulous characters with such depth and feeling. In a time, where there are so many Scottish historical romances out there, this one stands out for its romance, its antagonists and its tale. Ross' protectiveness of his new bride from the first leaves an impression and Annabel's sense of humor and her inquisitiveness makes her a great heroine. I thoroughly enjoyed Lynsay Sands An English Bride in Scotland and I think you will as well.

~KIMBERLY~

4 Stars (Brilliant)

COMING JULY 16TH ~~~ VIPER ~~~ by PATRICIA RASEY

Viper: a Sons of Sangue novel

Coming July 16th!

Kane 'Viper' Tepes is one of the oldest living descendants of Vlad III. Vampirism is in his blood. So is being the President of the Sons of Sangue. Those who break motorcycle club rules that protect their coven are dealt swift punishment. No exceptions. Until one pretty little detective has him compromising his beliefs, and endangering his position as head of the MC.

Vampirism had Cara Brahnam turning tail and leaving behind her life in Pleasant. Now, ten years later, she's back as lead detective and wants to see the person responsible for draining the women of Lane County brought to justice, no matter what deal the gang of miscreants has struck with the sheriff. Or the fact that her number one suspect is the sole reason she fled in the first place.

Now someone has targeted Cara as the next victim and Kane must join in the hunt to find the ancient vampire that wants her dead.

REDNECK ROMEO RELEASE PARTY ~ DAY 7 ~

June 25

Day Seven – REDNECK ROMEO RELEASE PARTY

Lorelei James is celebrating the release of REDNECK ROMEO with a SEVEN day party.  SEVEN great giveaways, SEVEN different posts.  Stop by all the amazing blogs participating in the party to increase your chances to win!!! Each blog will post a special REDNECK ROMEO post all seven days (no weekend posts)

Prize List:

1) Redneck Romeo charm bracelet

2) Kindle fire

3) Basket of goodies, including a McKay brand fleece blanket and other McKay branded stuff and conference trinkets

4) Full set of signed Rough Riders books

5) 1 of a kind handmade small Western purse

6) Arc of TURN AND BURN

7) $100 gift card to amazon.com

The Future of the ROUGH RIDERS

Slick from Guilty Pleasures:  Since I just finished reading Redneck Romeo about the last McKay man standing, Dalton, I have to ask who will be the focus of book 16 and is that truly the end?  Because I have to tell you having Ky driving and into girls is going to open up a whole can of worms about when the kid's stories are going to be told. 

No fun, I know, but no comment on Rough Riders book 16 yet...I'll clue you all in a bit further down the road. I get a bajillion questions about why I'm ending the Rough Riders series at book 16. And yes, I could probably write a second generation of McKays (Love Love Love my readers but you guys are driving me insane with the "When will you write Boone and Sierra's book?! Crazy rabid fans, I keep threatening that if you keep nagging me it'll be...never -- ha ha, yet I'd never do that because I want to know what happens too!) but I've always considered this series a western saga that DOES have an end. I've been fortunate that I've been allowed to write the books how I want, at the pace I want, with the subject matter I want--all with 100% publisher support. That is rare. Since the books have such a great following, there is that mindset to continue to "cash in" on the popularity of the series and characters. But I won't do that because at what point do the new books just become a rehash of the older books? I'd much rather end the series on a high note, at the height of popularity than wait until the series might be considered "tired" and I start to lose readers. Plus, I have lots of ideas, situations, characters and areas to explore in other fictional worlds. I hope readers come along for the ride.

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Blackraven's Reviews 
AJ's Reading Nook 
The Readers Roundtable
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Harlie's Books 
Dear Brighton 
Scorching Book Reviews
i love lady porn 
My Odd Little World 
Not Now...Mommy's Reading
Readers Confession
A Little Fiction of Every Flavour 
Reading, Eating & Dreaming 
My Life Beyond Labels
Harlie Williams, Writer
The Risque Redhead Reads
Musings From An Addicted Reader
Reading Between the Wines
3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy Too1 
For The Love of Reading
Reality Bites! Let's Get Lost!! 
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Bookworm Brandee 
Delighted Reader
Books-n-Kisses
Seductive Musings 
Sugar and Spice Book Reviews 
Under the Covers
My Secret Romance Book Reviews 
A Dream Within A Dream
Redheads Review it Better 
My Life with Books and Boys
Simply Ali 

THE RANCHER'S HOMECOMING by CATHY MCDAVID

Struggling in the day to day, Annie Hennessy is still devastated by her hometown's disaster after wild fires destroy much of Sweetheart and the Inn she called home as well as the family business.The town of Sweetheart was a thriving tourist attraction before the fire, having couples from all over come to marry and honeymoon with the mountains as its backdrop. Now living in a small apartment with her mother, grandmother and daughter from her failed marriage she works a 9-5 while she longs to begin rebuilding all she lost in the fire. 

Nine years ago Annie and Sam Wyler where a couple in love. They had plans for the future until Sam left town to pursue business Now Sam is back in town, a widower with a little girl. Aside from purchasing property that Annie wanted to buy, Sam is back to help the town recover and prosper once again. 

Sam finds he still harbors feelings for Annie, but can she forgive him for leaving? Annie's reluctance in getting involved with Sam again is compounded by her ex-husband wanting to have the daughter more since Annie has a lot on her plate. Even with Sam's utter generosity Annie must work through her own mistrust before she begins to open her heart again.

The Rancher's Homecoming by Cathy McDavid was a very enjoyable read. This was my first read by this author and I am sure it won't be my last. This story of lost love and love again really caught my attention. Sam is a most honorable and patient hero while the sometimes petulant Annie must come to terms with her own misgivings. Watching Sweetheart come back to life after such a devastating tragedy was a plus for this feel good story. 

~KIMBERLY~

4 Stars (Brilliant)

TO SIN WITH A VIKING by MICHELLE WILLINGHAM

Caragh O' Brannon and her people are starving. Famine has brought her family and those around her to their knees. When the enemy lands on their shores, Caragh's brother is determined to take whatever they have on  their ship to survive, even if it means his end.

Viking warrior, Styr Hardrata has landed on Ireland's shores to attempt to revive his failing marriage. His wife, Elena's inability to give him a child has made her resentful of him. They were thrown together at a young age and five years into the relationship, both Elena and Styr are fighting a losing battle. When their ship is attacked upon landing, Styr fights to save Elena from being taken prisoner by the Irish. Instead, he finds himself in chains and prisoner to the starving waif, Caragh and his ship, along with his wife and men, gone.

Once Styr awakens in chains, he sees that Caragh's situation is dire. She is weeks away from expiring of hunger.While showing Caragh how to take control of her destiny, Styr begins to feel a swell of emotions for Caragh, emotions her never felt before, even for his own wife Elena. Styr knows he must stay true to his wife. He must find her and make sure she is safe and secure, but Caragh plagues his every waking moment.

When Caragh's older brothers return from foraging for supplies and find Styr in their only sister's companym they are suspicious of the situation.

Soon, the brothers set off with Styr and Caragh in search of Caragh's brother and Elena, but danger strikes when the Danes attack. Will Caragh and Styr achieve their goals? Will Caragh be left behind when and if Styr is reunited with Elena? These questions and more are answered in Michelle Willingham's newest  fast-paced romantic adventure, To Sin With a Viking.

To Sin With a Viking, the first book in Michelle Willingham's Forbidden Viking series is a great start. Styr's flailing relationship with his life is real, whether it is 875 AD or 2013. How he chooses to deal with it makes this story all the more interesting. This is the first book by Michelle Willingham that I have read and it won;t be the last. I was pleasantly surprised by To Sin With a Viking and I think other readers will be as well.

~KIMBERLY~

4 Stars (Brilliant)

REDNECK ROMEO RELEASE PARTY DAY 6

Day Six – REDNECK ROMEO RELEASE PARTY

Lorelei James is celebrating the release of REDNECK ROMEO with a SEVEN day party.  SEVEN great giveaways, SEVEN different posts.  Stop by all the amazing blogs participating in the party to increase your chances to win!!! Each blog will post a special REDNECK ROMEO post all seven days (no weekend posts)

Prize List:

1) Redneck Romeo charm bracelet

2) Kindle fire

3) Basket of goodies, including a McKay brand fleece blanket and other McKay branded stuff and conference trinkets

4) Full set of signed Rough Riders books

5) 1 of a kind handmade small Western purse

6) Arc of TURN AND BURN

7) $100 gift card to amazon.com

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Fun Facts about Lorelei James

Favorite book?  This is cheating but I’m currently reading an arc of THE MISTRESS by Tiffany Reisz.

Favorite thing to do in your free time? Drink and drunk text. KIDDING! Hang out with my family, zip around on our boat, catch up on my TV shows and watch the occasional movie.

Favorite flavor of Vodka? Pinnacle Gummy Fish.

Favorite pair of boots? A rocking pair of red and black Old Gringos with silver studs.

Favorite sexual position? All of them!

Favorite time of year? Summer

Favorite Guilty Pleasure? Oreos while I’m reading Entertainment Weekly.

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Lorelei James 
Lori Armstrong
Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
Hesperia Loves Books
Romantic Book Affairs 
Tattooed Book Review
Regina May Ross’s
deal sharing aunt 
Fictional Candy
Heart Breaking Reviews
Mrs Condit & Friends Read Books 
Book Bitches Blog 
Books Books and More Books
My Fiction Nook
Queen of the Night Reviews
hea’s romances with a little kick 
Talk Supe 
Seawitch Reviews 
All Romance Reviews
Angie’s Dreamy Reads
Book-A-Holic Anon 
The Rambling Readerista
Nightstand Novels
Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads
Book Obsessed Chicks 
herding cats & burning soup 
What’s On the Bookshelf 
Storm Goddess Book Reviews & More
Blackraven’s Erotic Cafe
Blackraven’s Reviews 
AJ’s Reading Nook 
The Readers Roundtable
Dark Divas Reviews
SnifferWalk Books
Harlie’s Books 
Dear Brighton 
Scorching Book Reviews
i love lady porn 
My Odd Little World 
Not Now…Mommy’s Reading
Readers Confession
A Little Fiction of Every Flavour 
Reading, Eating & Dreaming 
My Life Beyond Labels
Harlie Williams, Writer
The Risque Redhead Reads
Musings From An Addicted Reader
Reading Between the Wines
3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy Too1 
For The Love of Reading
Reality Bites! Let’s Get Lost!! 
Read Your Writes Book Reviews 
Bookworm Brandee 
Delighted Reader
Books-n-Kisses
Seductive Musings 
Sugar and Spice Book Reviews 
Under the Covers
My Secret Romance Book Reviews 
A Dream Within A Dream
Redheads Review it Better 
My Life with Books and Boys
Simply Ali 

Day Five – REDNECK ROMEO RELEASE PARTY

Lorelei James is celebrating the release of REDNECK ROMEO with a SEVEN day party.  SEVEN great giveaways, SEVEN different posts.  Stop by all the amazing blogs participating in the party to increase your chances to win!!! Each blog will post a special REDNECK ROMEO post all seven days (no weekend posts) Prize List: 1) Redneck Romeo charm bracelet 2) Kindle fire 3) Basket of goodies, including a McKay brand fleece blanket and other McKay branded stuff and conference trinkets 4) Full set of signed Rough Riders books 5) 1 of a kind handmade small Western purse 6) Arc of TURN AND BURN 7) $100 gift card to amazon.com a Rafflecopter giveaway Interview (Slick from Guilty Pleasures conducted the interview) Hey Lorelei...I bet after last weekend at RAGT you thought you'd be off the hook with questions from me and my oh so nosey husband, huh?  But because, I know some people out there might be interested in knowing some of the things he asked you the first two questions are from him and I left out the insanely personal ones he asked!  Slick's hubster:  If you could spend one night with one of the McKay's which one would it be and why?  Any of the McKays? Hmm...asking the tough questions right off the bat, but today I'd have to say...Bennett McKay. Slick's hubster:  Have you even considered writing a woman that turns the tables on one of your dominate men?  One that looks at the man when he's being demanding and says, "yeah right, how about you do that and then we'll talk." I haven't considered that for the Rough Riders series, but my new series--The Surrender Series--which debuts early next year--has more possibilities for that type of scenario since the books feature bondage and a sex club with Dominants and submissives. Then there's always the Rawhide Club, from COWBOY CASANOVA. I've gotten tons of questions on whether I'd be interested in turning that concept into a series. Slick: You probably figured I'd ask this one since we've conversed about it many times, when the hell am I going to get my story about Ramona and the rest of the West side?  Well, you're in luck, you heard it here first! DR. FEELGOOD, Doc Monroe, Chet and Remy West's story in the Wild West Boys series is scheduled to release in December 2013! Slick:  If you could take two months off and do anything you wanted to and go anywhere you wanted and money was no object, what would you do and why?  I would visit all the islands in the Caribbean and just chill out. Recharge my batteries and sun and sand and water always does it for me. Slick: Thanks L for being a good sport, for creating this wonderful family we all love, and for being you, because I have to say you are pretty damn awesome! Aw, thanks! BUY NOW AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE THE TOUR Lorelei James  Lori Armstrong Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews  Hesperia Loves Books Romantic Book Affairs  Tattooed Book Review Regina May Ross's deal sharing aunt  Fictional Candy Heart Breaking Reviews Mrs Condit & Friends Read Books  Book Bitches Blog  Books Books and More Books My Fiction Nook Queen of the Night Reviews hea's romances with a little kick  Talk Supe  Seawitch Reviews  All Romance Reviews Angie's Dreamy Reads Book-A-Holic Anon  The Rambling Readerista Nightstand Novels Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads Book Obsessed Chicks  herding cats & burning soup  What's On the Bookshelf  Storm Goddess Book Reviews & More Blackraven's Erotic Cafe Blackraven's Reviews  AJ's Reading Nook  The Readers Roundtable Dark Divas Reviews SnifferWalk Books Harlie's Books  Dear Brighton  Scorching Book Reviews i love lady porn  My Odd Little World  Not Now...Mommy's Reading Readers Confession A Little Fiction of Every Flavour  Reading, Eating & Dreaming  My Life Beyond Labels Harlie Williams, Writer The Risque Redhead Reads Musings From An Addicted Reader Reading Between the Wines 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy Too1  For The Love of Reading Reality Bites! Let's Get Lost!!  Read Your Writes Book Reviews  Bookworm Brandee  Delighted Reader Books-n-Kisses Seductive Musings  Sugar and Spice Book Reviews  Under the Covers My Secret Romance Book Reviews  A Dream Within A Dream Redheads Review it Better  My Life with Books and Boys Simply Ali  Read online.