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Cover Reveal: Touching Down by Nicole Williams

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SUMMARY: The whole world might be in love with him. But all he’s ever loved is her. Grant Turner’s name is synonymous with football. The fans and media can’t get enough of the player known as The Invincible Man, a nickname he earned while growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in the country and the nickname he’s kept by being one of the best players in professional football today. No one can take him down. He’s unstoppable. ​ But even a suit of armor has its weak point, and Grant’s has always been Ryan Hale. They were a couple of kids when they fell in love, and just when it looked like the happy ending neither expected was within reach, Ryan disappeared. No explanations. No good-byes. Grant coped by throwing himself into the game for seven years, and he’s finally moved on. Or so he thinks. When she walks back into his life, all of those feelings come crashing back, despite the warnings in his head that tell him she’ll leave him again. Grant can withstand

Waiting on Wednesday: Playboy Pilot by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

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Title:Playboy Pilot Authors: Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland Pages: 300 Genre: Romance Publisher: Everafter Romance  Release Date: September 19, 2016 Summary (Goodreads)  From the  New York Times   bestselling authors of  Stuck-Up Suit  and Cocky Bastard , comes a sexy new standalone novel. Money or love? Which would you choose?  You probably just answered the question in your head thinking it's an easy decision. For me, it's not. Did I mention it's a lot of money? A hell of a lot. I needed to go far away to think it through. As I embarked on an impulsive trip, I hit a detour when I met sexy Carter in the airport lounge. We struck up a heated conversation. Then, he left. I thought I'd never see him again. But fate had other plans. Surprise! He was the pilot of my flight. The bigger surprise was the adventure that followed after the plane landed. Carter was dangerous and always on the move. Even though our connection was magnetic, I knew it was only

Bossman by Vi Keeland

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Title: Bossman Author: Vi Keeland Pages: 326 (kindle) Genre: Romance Self-published Release Date: July 16, 2016 Buy: Amazon| Kobo | Chapters Indigo Summary ( Goodreads ) From  New York Times  Bestseller, Vi Keeland, comes a sexy new standalone  novel. The first time I met Chase Parker, I didn't exactly make a good impression.  I was hiding in the bathroom hallway of a restaurant, leaving a message for my best friend to save me from my awful date.  He overheard and told me I was a bitch, then proceeded to offer me some dating advice.  So I told him to mind his own damn business―his own tall, gorgeous, full-of-himself damn business―and went back to my miserable date. When he walked by my table, he smirked, and I watched his arrogant, sexy ass walk back to his date.  I couldn't help but sneak hidden glances at the condescending jerk on the other side of the room. Of course, he caught me on more than one occasion, and winked. When the gorgeous stranger and his equal

Waiting on Wednesday: A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi

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Title: A Crown of Wishes Author: Roshani Chokshi  Pages: 352 Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: St. Martins Griffin  Release Date: March 28, 2017 Summary (Goodreads)  The new novel follows Gauri, the younger sister of the titular Star-Touched Queen, on her harrowing quest for freedom. When Gauri, the princess of Bharata, is captured by her kingdom’s rivals, she can only find help in Vikram, the cunning prince of an enemy kingdom. Unsatisfied with royal life, Vikram offers Gauri a chance to win back her kingdom in exchange for her battle prowess. They set aside their differences and team up to compete in the Tournament of Wishes, wherein the Lord of Wealth promises a wish to the victor. Every which way they turn new trials will test their wit and strength. But what Gauri and Vikram soon discover is that there’s nothing more dangerous than what they most desire.  

Teaser Tuesday: Just Friends by Monica Murphy

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About:  It’s the end of summer. Just before I start senior year with my two best friends in the whole world. Dustin and Emily are everything to me. We’ve been inseparable since middle school, and when we’re together, nothing can go wrong. But things aren’t always what they seem. Em’s turned into a drunken mess who parties too much. Dustin and I have hooked up a few times—and now he’s ready to take our relationship to the next level. Yet I’m not sure I want things to change. I’m scared if I take it any further with Dustin, our friendship will be ruined forever. Then there’s Ryan. The new guy. He’s hot. He flirts way too much. And Em has totally set her sights on him. So when my best friend betrays me in the worst possible way, guess who’s there to help me pick up the pieces of my broken heart? Ryan. But he’s so confusing. Annoying. Sweet. Sexy. I want to trust him, yet he makes it so hard. What I really want is for everything to go back to the way it was before. Before I found

Waiting on Wednesday: The Goal (Off-Campus #4) by Elle Kennedy

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Title: The Goal Author: Elle Kennedy Pages: N/A Genre: New Adult Release Date: September 26, 2016 Summary (Goodreads)  She’s good at achieving her goals… College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn’t include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she’s willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he’s fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn’t hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him

Furious Rush by S.C. Stephens

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Title: Furious Rush Author: S.C. Stephens Pages: 384 Genre: Romance/New Adult Publisher: Forever Romance Release Date: August 23, 2016 Buy: Amazon| Kobo| Chapters Indigo *Received for review by publisher* Summary ( Goodreads ) For Mackenzie Cox, racing motorcycles is in her blood. Born into a family legacy, she's determined to stand out her rookie year. But her family rival's newest racing prodigy--the exceedingly arrogant, outrageously attractive Hayden Hayes--keeps distracting her. The stakes are high and her family's future is on the line. Kenzie needs a win, and she also needs to stay away from Hayden. Unfortunately for her though, one thing has become all too clear: she can't. Fueled by passion, driven by desire, Hayden and Mackenzie both want to win more than anything else. Except for, maybe, each other. But anger, jealousy and extreme competitiveness aren't their only obstacles... Review: Let me begin by saying that S.C. Stephens is one

Waiting on Wednesday: Given to the Sea by Mindy McGinnis

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Title: Given to the Sea Author: Mindy McGinnis Pages: 352 Publisher: Putnam's Children  Release Date: April 11, 2017 Summary (Goodreads)  Khosa is Given to the Sea, a girl born to be fed to the water, her flesh preventing a wave like the one that destroyed the Kingdom of Stille in days of old. But before she’s allowed to dance – an uncontrollable twitching of the limbs that will carry her to the shore in a frenzy – she must produce an heir. Yet the thought of human touch sends shudders down her spine that not even the sound of the tide can match. Vincent is third in line to inherit his throne, royalty in a kingdom where the old linger and the young inherit only boredom. When Khosa arrives without an heir he knows his father will ensure she fulfills her duty, at whatever cost. Torn between protecting the throne he will someday fill, and the girl whose fate is tied to its very existence, Vincent’s loyalty is at odds with his heart. Dara and Donil are the last o

Swear on This Life by Renee Carlino

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Title: Swear on This Life Author: Renee Carlino Pages : 320 Genre: Romance Publisher: Atria Books/Simon Schuster Canada Release Date: August 9, 2016 Buy: Amazon| Chapters Indigo | Kobo *Received for review from publisher* Summary ( Goodreads ) When a bestselling debut novel from mysterious author J.Colby becomes the literary event of the year, Emiline reads it reluctantly. As an adjunct writing instructor at UC San Diego with her own stalled literary career and a bumpy long-term relationship, Emiline isn’t thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of a young and gifted writer. Yet from the very first page, Emiline is entranced by the story of Emerson and Jackson, two childhood best friends who fall in love and dream of a better life beyond the long dirt road that winds through their impoverished town in rural Ohio. That’s because the novel is patterned on Emiline’s own dark and desperate childhood, which means that “J. Colby” must be Jase: the best friend and first lo

Cover Reveal: Every Little Thing (Hart's Boardwalk #2) by Samantha Young

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Stuck In YA Books is so excited to be part of the cover reveal for EVERY LITTLE THING by New York Times bestselling author, Samantha Young! The second book in the new Hart’s Boardwalk series returns to the picturesque Delaware beachside town for another heartfelt and sexy story… Hartwell, Delaware—the perfect place to get away from it all, and find what you never knew you needed…   Bailey Hartwell has many reasons to feel content—her successful business, a close circle of friends, and her steady boyfriend…even if their romance feels staid after ten years without a serious commitment. The only challenge in her life comes in the form of sexy businessman Vaughn Tremaine. She thinks the ex-New Yorker acts superior and that he considers her a small-town nobody. But when Bailey’s blindsided by a betrayal, she’s shocked to discover Vaughn is actually a decent guy. Vaughn admires Bailey’s free spirit, independence, and loyalty. As his passion for her has grown, his antagonism t

The Beauty of Darkness (The Remnant Chronicles #3) by Mary E. Pearson

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Title: The Beauty of Darkness Author: Mary E. Pearson Pages: 688 Genre: Fantasy/YA Publisher: Henry Holt & Co (BYR)/ Raincoast Books Release Date: August 2, 2016 Buy: Amazon| Kobo | Chapters Indigo Summary ( Goodreads ) Lia and Rafe have escaped Venda and the path before them is winding and dangerous - what will happen now? This third and final book in The Remnant Chronicles is not to be missed. Bestselling author Mary E. Pearson's combination of intrigue, suspense, romance and action make this a riveting page turner for teens. Review:  From the very beginning after reading The Kiss of Deception I knew immediately that this series was going to be amazing. Well, Mary E. Pearson did not disappoint me in the last her Remnant series. I just wish the story wasn't over!! Lia is tougher than ever as you dive deeper into this fantastic fantasy world! You will just devour this beautiful book!! Even after reading the book I will definitely will be re-reading thi

Waiting on Wednesday: Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones

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Title : Wintersong Author: S. Jae-Jones Pages: 448 Genre: Fantasy/YA/Retelling Publisher: Thomas Dunne  Release Date: February 7, 2017 Summary (Goodreads) Beware the goblin men and the wares they sell. All her life, nineteen-year-old Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, mysterious Goblin King. He is the Lord of Mischief, the Ruler Underground, and the muse around which her music is composed. Yet, as Liesl helps shoulder the burden of running her family’s inn, her dreams of composition and childish fancies about the Goblin King must be set aside in favor of more practical concerns. But when her sister Käthe is taken by the goblins, Liesl journeys to their realm to rescue her sister and return her to the world above. The Goblin King agrees to let Käthe go—for a price. The life of a maiden must be given to the land, in accordance with the old laws.  A life for a life , he says. Without sacrifice, nothing good can grow. Without death, there can be no rebirth.