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Guest Blog by Gina Gordan author of His Five Favorite Lines

Please Welcome Gina Gordon author of Her Five Favorite Words to For the Love of Books. Gina stopped by to share a little about writing a sequel.   After Gina’s guest blog we will be giving away a copy of her book His Five Favorite Lines. 


Take it away Gina… 


When To Write A Sequel
When I decided to write a sequel to Her Five Favorite Words, I had one main concern–I needed to stay true to my characters. In the first story, Becca and Jordan were stuck in the right place, at the right time, with the right phobia. They were supposed to be a one-time elevator romp. But in the end, this cute couple had some unfinished business.
As a writer, I had to decide between letting my characters run free for another book or quitting while I was ahead. When is a sequel a good idea and when is it just too much? In the case of Becca and Jordan, I know I made the right decision.
I didn’t want to put Becca and Jordan into a frivolous sexual situation nor did I want to compromise the light-hearted ending of the first story. With my idea in hand, I set out to write His Five Favorite Lines, a sequel that needed to have the same feel as the first story but also revealed a little more of the emotional make-up of the characters.
I’m a big fan of books that tell the story from both the hero and the heroine’s point of view. So this time, we get to hear Jordan’s side of the story. Readers can finally learn about what was going on in his mind during their elevator encounter and his progression to a man who realizes the girl from the coffee shop might be a little more than just a piece of ass.
His Five Favorite Lines demonstrates the same sexual chemistry, the same quit-witted banter and of course, a week-long build up to some super-hot office sex.  This time around, Becca and Jordan still haven’t quite found their happily ever after, but who’s to say there won’t be a sequel to the sequel.
Gina Gordon is an erotic romance writer living in Ontario, Canada. Her newest release, His Five Favorite Lines, is available now from Breathless Press. Find out more about Gina at www.ginagordon.net

A little cover love. 

Her Five Favorite Words                               

Becca always starts her day sipping a latte and watching the piping hot Mr. Sexy. When they get stuck together in an elevator, it only takes a minute for Becca’s panic attack to take over. What she needs is to focus on something else. Something hot. Something dirty. Good thing Mr. Sexy knows a thing or two about distraction.         

Want to read some more?  Click HERE to read an excerpt
Buy HERE

GIVEAWAY TIME: 
Here is His Five Favorite Lines

His Five Favorite Lines
How many pick-up lines will it take for Jordan to get the woman of his heart desires?
Jordan hasn’t been able to stop thinking about Becca since their steamy encounter in the elevator. He’s determined to have her again, but when she shoots down his proposition, Jordan decides to get creative. Armed with his best pick-up lines, he sets out to make Becca change her mind. But over the course of the week, Jordan realizes it isn’t only sex that holds his interest and with every pick-up line the stakes get higher. This time, Jordan is playing for keeps.

Read an Except HERE

Want a chance to win a e-copy of His Five Favorite Lines?  Leave a comment/question and your email address.  Must be a follower of my blog.


Giveaway will be open until July 14th.  

Winner will be announce July 15th. 

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Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian Release day & Giveaway

HAPPY RELEASE DAY to Lara Adrian!!!!
To Celebrate I am going to be giving away a copy of ANY of Lara’s books!!! Even Sterling’s book.  The book will be coming from me, not Lara.  I will send to you via Amazon. If you would like a Kindle copy please let me know. To be entered please leave me a comment as to which book you would like, paper or  e-book.  I will leave comments open until July 7th.  
Winner will be announce on July 8th
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Ruby Red Metallic by Casey Sheridan

Alaina knows her cars, and she doesn’t view what she does for a living as stealing. Using all the physical attributes she has at her disposal, she merely acquires the high-end vehicles for a business partner. Although the beautiful cars turn her on, she has her heart set on a particular gem. When she finds her jewel, Alaina is pleasantly surprised by its handsome owner, Scott.

Now she’s faced with a dilemma. Does she choose the man or the gem?







My thoughts

I really enjoyed this short story.  I loved Alaina’s willingness to do anything to obtain the car she is after. And I do mean anything, well not full blown sex but anything else is fair game.  Alaina plays a game good and she loves every minute of it.   She has always drawn the line at not having sex with her marks, until she meets Scott.  Her next mark.

If you like fast cars. Jump in, hang on and find out if Alaina will break her number one rule to score the car of her dreams.

Want to learn more about Casey or her books please check her out here:

Also watch on the 29th I will be doing an interview with Casey.

I would like to giveaway an e-copy of Casey’s book Ruby Red Metallic to one of my 
commenter. Please leave me a comment along with your email address.

Giveaway will be open until July 7th

Winner will be announce on July 8th


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(ARC) How to Seduce a Scoundrel by Vicky Dreiling

Release Date June 28
SCOUNDRELS, RAKES, AND ROGUES BEWARE . . .

Lady Julianne Gatewick is in a pickle. It started when her brother’s best friend—for whom she’s long nursed a secret tendre—agreed to act as her guardian for the Season, only to seduce her with a risqué waltz.
But when the music stopped and the expectant ton waited for the Earl of Hawkfield to claim her as his own, he made his disinterest clear. Rather than succumb to humiliation, Julianne does what any recently discarded, wickedly witty young miss would do. She secretly pens a lady’s guide to enticing unrepentant rakes . . . and it becomes the hottest scandal in London.
Every honorable rake knows that friends’ sisters are forbidden. But suddenly Julianne has a spark of mischief in her eyes that Hawk can’t resist. Try as he might to push her away, he spends his days listening for her laughter and his nights dreaming of her kisses. He’s always avoided innocents and their marriage-minded mothers, but has the man least likely to wed finally met his match?

My thoughts:
As the little sister of his best friend, Hawk knows Julianne is off limits.  But she stirs something in him.   Something he is not familiar with.  At first he tries to do the right thing, but as time goes by he can’t deny his growing attraction to this feisty young woman.  But Hawk has a very sordid past and a secret.
Julianne has loved Hawk all her life, but in the last four years she has fallen head over heels in love with him.  Her goal this season is to make him fall in love with her.  But sometimes the object of your affection doesn’t always return that affection.  Julianne grows over the course of the season from a young girl with fantasies of love to a woman who understands that love is not always as easy as saying those three little words.
I really, really enjoyed How to Seduce a Scoundrel.  This is book 2 in Vicky’s fan named the “How to Series”.  Book 1 is How to Marry a Duke. I have to admit I cried in this book multiple times.  So if you are a crier like me, you have be warned… ☺ There is so much going on between Hawk & Julianne.  The sexual tension alone makes you want to scream “Hawk get over yourself and go get the woman you love.”
How to Seduce a Scoundrel is a great emotional roller coaster of two people who when given a chance will love with everything they have.
Want to learn more about Vicky’s or her books?  Check her out here:
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What‘s Next?
Book 3 will be How to Ravish a Rake…. Tentative Release Date Spring 2012.
Sorry no cover yet….
Giveaway time….
I will give one commenter the choice between book 1 How to Marry a Duke or book 2 How to Seduce a Scoundrel.  Please leave me a comment below with which book you would like and your email address.  Contest ends June 27th. Winner will be announced on June 28.
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(ARC) Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian (book 9 Midnight Breed Series) & Giveaway!!!!

Delivered from the darkness, a woman finds herself plunged into a passion that is DEEPER THAN MIDNIGHT . . .
At eighteen, Corinne Bishop was a beautiful, spirited young woman living a life of privilege as the adopted daughter of a wealthy family. Her world was changed in an instant when she was stolen away and held prisoner by the malevolent vampire Dragos. After many years of captivity and torment, Corinne is rescued by the Order, a cadre of vampire warriors embroiled in a war against Dragos and his followers. Her innocence taken, Corinne has lost a piece of her heart as well–the one thing that gave her hope during her imprisonment, and the only thing that matters to her now that she is free.
Assigned to safeguard Corinne on her trip home is a formidable golden-eyed Breed male called Hunter. Once Dragos’s most deadly assassin, Hunter now works for the Order, and he’s hell-bent on making Dragos pay for his manifold sins. Bonded to Corinne by their mutual desire, Hunter will have to decide how far he’ll go to end Dragos’s reign of evil–even if carrying out his mission means shattering Corinne’s tender heart.

Pre Order HERE

My Thoughts: 
First I have to say HUGE THANK YOU to Lara & her assistant Heather for being do wonderful and allowing me to read Hunter’s story early. 
Deeper Than Midnight is book nine in Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breed Series .  This book is Hunter’s story the former Assassin for Dragos turned Breed Warrior. 
Hunter is strong, determined, unafraid, unwavering, he is simple a perfect killing machine.  Whether for Dragos or the Order this is just what he was breed to do.  But in Deeper Than Midnight we see a whole new side of Hunter.  Yes, we have seen his affection for Mira, but you have not seen Hunter like this.  I have to say that I liked Hunter from the first time we meet him, but after reading his book I am in love with this Breed Warrior.
Corinne is strong, courageous, loyal and finally safe.  She has suffered untold horrors over the last seventy years at the hand of Dragos and his men.  But now she is free, she has two things she wants. 1. To return home to her family. 2. To find the person that holds her heart. When Hunter offers to take her home she is surprised, until she learns of Hunters mission and realizes that this might be the break she needs to track down this person. 
But sometime returning home is not always as easy.   And what do you do when the person that holds your heart turns away from you? You will have to read Deeper Than Midnight to find out.
There is so much I want to tell you about this book, but I don’t want to give away any spoiler. So I will leave you with this.
A Warrior turns out to be beyond sweet, A Warrior will break your heart, Someone learns the meaning of undying love and someone will make the ultimate sacrifice for those that they love.
If you want spoilers you can email me with any question and I will answer them.  Please put Hunter’s Spoilers in the memo of the email.  Send emails here: crazybookfairy(AT)gmail(DOT)com
If you have loved Lara’s book in the past, this one will not let you down in anyway.  I would suggest having tissues close by if you are a crier like me…
Up next is Sterling Chase’s (aka Harvard or Chase) book Darker After Midnight.  Release date is currently scheduled for January 2012.  Oh and Sterling’s book, will be the first Midnight Breed book released in hardback.
Want to learn more about Lara or her books?  Please check her out here
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I have bookmarks!!! 20 sets so the first 20 who tell me they want get…they get… Please include your email so I can get addresses from you.

One more fun little GIVEAWAY… The wonderful Lara & her equally wonderful assistant Heather have offered to giveaway an Audio book of one of Lara’s back list books.  That’s right one lucky person will get to pick from Lara’s first eight books.  Leave me a comment as too which book you would like to listen too along with your email address.  I will leave the giveaway open until the 27th and announce the winner on the 28th (Release Day for Hunter) along with another chance to win a little something on Release Day…

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100 Followers Giveaway

Super Quick Post……
When my blog reaches 100 Follower I will be pick one of you lovely followers and you will get to pick a book of your choice……
Oh and I will do again at 150 and 200……
Thanks for spreading the word.
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Happy Release Day to Key!!!!!

Today is release day for Jennifer Lyon’s 4th book in the Wing Slayer Hunters Series.  Book four is Sinful Magic Key’s book.  Key is so very, very yummy…  Please take a look for yourself..


Please meet Key



10 fun facts about Key



10: Key’s full name: Kerian (Key) Demicca
  9: Key’s Tattoo is: located on his chest and is of a Dragon named Dyfyr
  8: Key has gray eyes and white blond hair
  7: Key Favorite junk food: Kit-Kat’s and Dr. Pepper
  6: Key is a famous for his comic book series, Dyfyr: Dragon of Vengeance
  5: Key closest to Phoenix out of all the Hunter’s .. Phoenix is like his big brother (Phoenix is hot too)
  4: Key is not overly happy that Lyon is telling his story.
  3: Key has a very, very dark side
  2: Key ♥’s Roxy
  1: Key is beyond HOT, sweet and perfect and if he didn’t love that darn Roxy so much he would be MINE!!!!!!! Mine I tell you… Even if I had to tie him to a chair and….*cover mouth with hands* Oops, I didn’t mean to say that last part out loud… Let’s just say I am a suck for Key……

What to read a little more about Key & Roxy? 


A FORBIDDEN LOVE WILL FULFILL HER DESTINY
Roxanne “Roxy” Banfield refuses to be like her mother, a fertility witch who uses sex as nothing more than a magical weapon. Roxy rejects that life and is determined to become mortal to pursue her dream of real love and a family. All she has to do is avoid meeting the one man whose sensuality can release her powers. But steering clear of this magnetic stranger is easier said than done.
Wing Slayer Hunter Kieran “Key” DeMicca channels the dark violence that lives inside him into a popular comic book series about an ancient dragon named Dyfyr, but only Key knows that Dyfyr is real. Lately he finds himself drawing images of a young woman in peril, and assumes that she’s just a product of his imagination—until he meets Roxy. Struck by her beauty and her resemblance to his sketches, he feels compelled to protect her. As steamy magic, lethal danger, and timeless love collide, Roxy must become what she swore she would never be—and inadvertently awake a part of Key that will threaten to destroy them both.

Need more? 
My thoughts:
What can I say about Key & Roxy’s story. Besides the fact that it was BEYOND AWESOME!!!!!
Key is one of my most favorite of all of Jennifer characters .  He has a very tortured past filled with people that have done nothing but hurt him.  Key didn’t know what friendship was until he meet Phoenix, but even then Key never let anyone to close.  So when he meets Roxy he fights his attraction to her, knowing that he will only lose her if he lets himself care for her.  But Key knows it is his job to protect the witch and he takes his job very seriously.  But when your enemy is family sometimes being protected by one is not enough.
Roxy would have to be my second favorite of the witches I have meet so far in this series.  The #1 spot would have to go to Ailish (Phoenix’s mate).  Roxy is a witch on a mission to become mortal.  She wants nothing to do with her magic.  Yet when she see’s Key something inside her awakens.  Even then she tries to resist.  But Roxy can’t escape that fact that she is in danger and must trust the Wing Slayer Hunters and the other witches to save her.  Which means being close to Key.
Key & Roxy go on a roller coaster ride of learning how to trust one another, because trust is the only thing that will get them through their journey.  But when secrets are uncovered and the truth is revealed will trust be enough?  Or will they need something deeper to keep Roxy safe and destroy the evil after her?
If you want to find the answers to these questions you need to pick up a copy of Sinful Magic and learn how good being sinful can be.
I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Jennifer for writing Key’s book.  Jennifer did a great job of surprising me in this book.  Once you read it you will know what I am talking about.  And my Dear Mrs. Lyon I do except more books from you. ☺
Blood Magic
Soul Magic
Night Magic
Sinful Magic
Now with Key’s book that leaves uuummmmm 3 (Ram, Linc & Eli) more Wing Slayer Hunter’s stories to be told. *fingers crossed*. Unless we have more Hunters inducted…  So if you love the Hunters and want more please show Jennifer Lyon your support.  Friend her on Facebook.  Like the Wing Slayer Hunter’s Facebook page. Oh and go buy a copy (or be like me have 2 copies of each ♥)
 
Want to learn a little more about Key check out this interview that I did with him. Oh and Phoenix was there too… click HERE
In honor of Key’s book release I feel like giving away a copy of his book.  If you want to win. Please leave me a comment as to why you should win, with your name, and email address.
Giveaway will be open until June 4th.
Winner will be announced on June 5th.

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Better After Midnight by Stormy Knight

Better After Midnight
A Steaming Quickie Short Story Collection from Stormy Knight!
Three steaming short stories–Steam, Sizzle and Scorch–to satisfy your quick fix for an erotic read. Perfect for your lunch hour or your afternoon break! Got your cell phone reader app?
Steam leaves you wanting in the sauna.
Sizzle takes you to the boardroom after hours.
And Scorch brings a woman back for a second helping of hot and satisfying.
Price: $0.99
Words: @5500
Now available at the following retailers: Smashwords.
All Romance eBooks . Bookstrand . 1PlaceForRomance . 1Erotica ebooks
Now for your Kindle and soon for your Nook!
Want more from Stormy Knight? Try out these “Dirty Bits” short stories!

My thoughts:

*fanning myself*   Okay the title of these books are a very good description of what you are going to find in these three short stories. And I promise you that you will be left wanting more…

In Steam, we take a trip into the sauna after hours and it is not the sauna that makes this story so hot. I will say he is tall, dark, and handsome and the complete opposite of everything that Fran has ever wanted. Or is he just what she needs?
 I so want Stormy to continue the story line of this couple.  Stormy, if you read this PLEASE tell me you are going to write more about them. I need to know!!! 

In Sizzle, we learn that sometimes working late can be worth the headache.  And what happens on the boardroom table or the boss’s desk will never hurt anyone. 
In Scorch, we take a look at how one night of hot sex can mess with one woman so much. But when there is an open invitation for her to come back will she be able to handle what goes with showing up.
I enjoyed these short stories so much that I want to give away a copy or two.  If I get more than 10 people I will draw two names and for every 10 after that I will draw two more names.  Remember that these stories only come in ebook form.  If you would like a chance to find out if it is Better After Midnight leave me a comment with your email address. Feel free to share this on Twitter or Facebook (just make sure FB knows this is not a FB contest)
Giveaway will close on June 2nd
Winner or winners will be announced on June 3rd
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A Tarnished Heart by Leslie Dicken

A Reserved Lord
After the death of his wife and father, the Earl of Markham has spent the last five years fiercely guarding his emotions from involvement, including getting too close to his son. Then a blackmail threat shatters his impassive world. To ensure his son’s inheritance, Markham must woo and marry a headstrong commoner with a heart as wild and free as the English countryside she loves. Though wrong for him in every way, he discovers seducing her awakens more than just his colorless world. Soon, the battle to protect his son’s future becomes a fight for his own heart.
A Spirited Commoner
After a tragedy destroyed Lizzie Parker’s dreams, she wants no part of venturing far from home. She is content with her life of her garden, her village, and possibly, her father’s curate. Sent from her ideal world to London and the glittering Season, Lizzie does whatever possible to vex the man who once broke her heart. But she never expects his kisses to tame her resistance. And each time his touch arouses her senses, she is less and less sure of just where she belongs.

My Thoughts:
Lies
Blackmail
Lies
Love
Lies
Trust
Lies
True Love
So much is going on in this book. It seems that everyone has a secret they are trying to protect.  But as with every secret the truth always finds a way to come out.  But can love be enough to overcome any lie?
I truly enjoyed this book.  The struggles that Lizzie has to go through only show just how strong she really is.  Markham is about as stubborn as a man can be. But one he realizes just how empty his life really is, it might be too late.
Do you have what it takes to remove the tarnish from your heart? 
Then take a chance on Lizzie and Markham and see if they can. Want to read A Tarnished Heart? 

Leave me a comment with your email, if you want a paperback or ebook and I will choose a winner. 

Comments will be open until May 27th.
Winner will be announced on May 29th.
If you would like to learn more about Leslie and her books please check her out here: 
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Can’t wait to see if you won.  You can order A Tarnished Heart here:

Huge Thank you to Leslie for allowing me to read this book.
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Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings

In the ten years since magic has reemerged in the world, witches have become feared and hunted. For weeks Shea Jameson has been haunted by visions of fire. When she unintentionally performs a spell in public, she becomes one of the hunted. Her only hope is Torin, a dangerously sensual man who claims to be her eternal mate.

My Thoughts:
I loved this book so very much.  Huge, THANK YOU to Regan Hastings for writing this book. I can’t wait for book two Visions of Skyfire.
Shea has lived the last 10 years on the run, hiding, living in fear that someone will find her, but not just anyone the MP (Magic Police). If they find her she will meet the same fate as her aunt, death.  Just when Shea thinks she has finally found a safe place everything changes and she is on the run again.  Only this time she doesn’t make it very far.  She is attacked in the middle of the day; in a desperate attempt to get away she sets her attacker on fire, but not with a match or a lighter.  She did it, the fire came from her.  But now she has even more problems a crowd has gathered around her and they are out for blood.  Her blood.  Shea can hear the siren of the MP’s coming of her.  Right before the crowd attacks a man appears out of the fire and takes her away.  But is he friend or foe?
Torin has watch over Shea in all of her life’s.  He has been very patient with her all of these times. Sometimes they are together other times they are a part, but Torin is always there close by. Waited for Shea to come into her power and then he can claim what is his. Shea. The time has finally arrived.  The awakening has started, but will Torin be able to keep Shea safe? Or will he be too late to save her?  Never!  Torin had not meant for them to meet like this, but fate has other plans for them, and Torin has no more time to wait.  Shea has always been his, always will be his and he will not let the MP’s or anyone ever take her from him again.
Torin & Shea are on a journey of discovery.  To discover the magic and power that Shea has coursing through her body and mind.  To discover a love that has stood the test of time, even if one of them can’t remember it.  To discover that sometimes the pull of evil is too hard to resist even for those pure of heart. 
Want to jump into the world of Magic and Eternal Mates?
Leave me a comment along with you email address and 1 lucky winner will win a copy of Visions of Magic.
Contest will run until May 6th
Winner will be announced on May 7th.
Look for book 2 Visions of Skyfire Release Date: 10/04/11

Please check out Regan here
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Lover Unleashed by JR Ward

Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, warrior cloth as her brother: A fighter by nature, and a maverick when it comes to the traditional role of Chosen females, there is no place for her on the Far Side… and no role for her on the front lines of the war, either.
When she suffers a paralyzing injury, human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello is called in to treat her as only he can- and he soon gets sucked into her dangerous, secret world. Although he never before believed in things that go bump in the night- like vampires- he finds himself more than willing to be seduced by the powerful female who marks both his body and his soul.
As the two find so much more than an erotic connection, the human and vampire worlds collide … just as a centuries old score catches up with Payne and puts both her love and her life in deadly jeopardy
My Thoughts:
I am not sure that it gets any better then when the Warden writes a book… While Payne and Manny was not my favorite book in the series (I still loved this book), this book opens up so many doors for so many books which is what we all want.  I am looking forward to the next book for sure Tohrment needs his HEA.  ♥ ♥ ♥
Manny and Payne are hot together that is for sure.  He is so understanding and loving towards Payne.  I look foward to see this couple grow and how Manny and the Brotherhood handle her being out in the field.  I also am very thankful to have so much Vishous in this book. He grows so much that I think he will never quite be the same again.  I am sure he will still be all dark and scary, but we know now that he does have a softer side.  
And are Butch and Vishous are finally dating?
Well I guess you will just have to read to find out the answer to that question…….
So guess what I have an extra Hardback copy of Lover Unleashed…. hhhmmmmm what should I do with it???   I know I will do a giveaway…
RULES
Leave me a comment on what you think Torhment’s book is going to be titled, did you love, hate or are you indiffernt to Lover Unleashed?
Leave your email address (remember to use (AT) not @ and (DOT) not | . |  we don’t want spammers)
Open to anyone!!!!
Contest will end May 1st
Winner will be announce here on the blog and by email on May 2nd.
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New Series, New Obession, New Contest!!! Put your thinking caps on……..

Hello Follower,
I am feeling very evil today.. So there for I am going to tell you a little about a new series I just started…

After talking to the author.. There will be 6 books for SURE and possible 16!!! Yep 16… I will being posting a review as soon as I am finished with the books and Yes there will be a giveaway for each of the books…
But I am going to give you clues up until I post the 1st review which should be Monday.  If anyone can tell me who the Author is and the Name of all three book you will win your choice of any of the books, paperback or ebook…

Clue #1 -It is a book

Clue #2- The characters are SUPER hot!!

Clue #3- There is a love triangle (well kinda)

Clue #4- the author has the letter ‘I’ in their name

Clue #5- The Character are out of this world….

Clue #6- only 3 books are out so far

Clue #7-the letter E is in the title of all three books
I will post more clues between now and the time I post my review of book one!!!!  GOOD LUCK *evil laugh*