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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Release Blitz ~ The Rebel Queen (Outlaw #1) by Lexi Blake @authorlexiblake
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
RELEASE BLITZ and REVIEW - A Passion for Pleasure by Nina Lane @NinaLaneAuthor @GiveMeBooksPR
A marriage of convenience ignites both passion and risk...A brilliant pianist and notorious rake, Sebastian Hall indulges his passion for music and women with equal aplomb. But now that his elder brother has married, his father insists he pursue a respectable path and find a suitable wife.As a girl, Clara Whitmore quietly loved her piano teacher from afar. Yet her youthful crush cannot compare to the powerful desire she feels when she unexpectedly encounters Sebastian again. Could the man who once dominated her dreams become the husband she hopes for...and save her from the fate she most fears?* An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing.PURCHASE LINKSFree in Kindle UnlimitedALSO AVAILABLECOMING SOONReleasing April 21
Nina Lane has done it again by penning another sexy yet emotionally driven tale that touched the very heart of me. She has a magical way with words that always leaves me in awe, never wanting the novel to end. This second installment in the Daring Hearts Series is no different. Here, I became enamored with Sebastian "Bastian" Hall and his lovely lady, Clara Whitmore. This couple's journey was jammed packed with passion, intrigue, and all the feels. A relationship that began as a bargained marriage of convenience blossomed into a beautiful and eloquently written romance between two broken souls. I thoroughly enjoyed A Passion for Pleasure — 4.5 brilliant stars for this tender and heartwarming love story.
Sebastian Hall needed a wife. A once talented pianist, Bastian is suffering from a physical injury to his hand and can no longer play, and now facing financial troubles. To appease his unreasonable father and obtain access to his family's wealth, he needs to marry quickly. It just so happens that he is reunited with the beautiful Clara, his former music student now widowed who also needs to wed. Seeking a husband to help deal with an overbearing, controlling, and abusive father, Clara propositions Bastian with a marriage proposal that will benefit them both.
I adored this couple as their chemistry was instantaneous and intense. The overly sexy and broody Bastian, with all of his swoon-worthy charms, quickly burrowed his way into my heart. The once roguish and carefree playboy fell hard, fast, and deeply for Clara. His love and devotion to her, as well as his determination to help resolve her dreadful situation, totally won me over. And Clara's circumstances pulled heavily on my heartstrings. A woman with such an incredible amount of strength, yet vulnerable when struggling to remove herself from under her treacherous father's thumb. I felt her heartache. I relished how each supported and trusted the other while opening themselves up to the possibility of finding true love.
All in all, A Passion for Pleasure was an outstanding read that I highly recommend, especially to fans of historical romances. With a captivating plot and fascinating characters, this was an excellent follow-up to A Study in Seduction, but it can also be read as a stand-alone novel. I am looking forward to the next installment, A Dream of Desire.
AUTHOR BIONew York Times & USA Today bestselling author Nina Lane writes hot, sexy romances about professors, bad boys, candy makers, and protective alpha males who find themselves consumed with love for one woman alone. Originally from California, Nina holds a PhD in Art History and an MA in Library and Information Studies, which means she loves both research and organization. She also enjoys traveling and thinks St. Petersburg, Russia is a city everyone should visit at least once. Although Nina would go back to college for another degree because she's that much of a bookworm and a perpetual student, she now lives the happy life of a full-time writer.AUTHOR LINKS
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
RELEASE BLITZ and REVIEW - A Study in Seduction by Nina Lane @NinaLaneAuthor @GiveMeBooksPR
Title: A Study in SeductionSeries: Daring Hearts #1Author: Nina LaneGenre: Victorian Historical RomanceRelease Date: March 24, 2021BLURBA heart divided and a love unequaled...The lovely Lydia Kellaway can solve the most complex puzzles. The one challenge she can’t top? Managing the most infuriating man she’s ever met.Alexander Hall, Viscount Northwood, has purchased a one-of-a-kind locket from a pawnshop, unaware of the priceless sentiment it holds for Lydia. If he were a gentleman, he would simply return it to her. But Alexander is curious to see just how bold this brilliant beauty will be.What began as a playful wager quickly escalates. As their sizzling attraction grows, even Lydia can’t account for the feelings Alexander arouses in her with his smile or the fire he ignites with his touch. But when a dark family secret is suddenly thrown into the equation, it just might divide them forever.* An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing.PURCHASE LINKSFree in Kindle Unlimited
I was never a fan of historical romances, that is, until reading Nina Lane's Daring Heart Series. If Nina writes it, I'll read it knowing I will savor every word, become mesmerized by the descriptive world she created, and be prepared to fall for another charming hero and heroine. A Study in Seduction absolutely did not disappoint. I was unaware this series was published a few years ago under the pen name Nina Rowan and kicking myself for not having the opportunity to enjoy this read sooner.
Lydia Kellaway and Alexander Hall, Viscount Northwood, had an instant and intense chemistry. From the awkward way they met to their competitive and playful wagers, I relished witnessing this couple fall helplessly in love. Both were vulnerable. Alexander was bearing the brunt of his family's sordid past, as Lydia was desperate to keep her secrets hidden. Each struggled with scandals that would destroy their reputations, and I was captivated by how the complications that threatened to tear them apart brought them closer together. All this made for a salacious and intriguing plot that was shrouded with perils and mysteries.
Lydia was a spirited woman ahead of her time. A genius when it came to mathematics, she was highly educated and extraordinarily bright. Sassy and stubborn, Alexander had his hands full when dealing with Lydia but never shied away from a challenge. However, there was a somberness that surrounded her character that stirred my emotions. I loved how Alexander was determined to break through all Lydia’s barriers and unravel her heartbreaking secrets to claim her heart and trust.
Overly sexy yet confrontational at times, Alexander never gave up on his pursuit of Lydia while struggling to repair the damage his irresponsible mother caused his family. Never wanting to marry nor fall in love, his focus was to re-establish his place in society. That all changed when Lydia barged into his life and turned his entire world upside down. When threatened by a vile and nefarious villain, Alexander put everything on the line to save the woman he loves.
This sizzling tale was addicting. With a plot full of mysteries, secrets, twists and turns ~ there were times I held my breath, on edge from all the angst. A great beginning to a series I know I will fully enjoy. Five brilliant stars and highly recommend A Study in Seduction to fans of historical reads and romantic suspense.
Releasing April 21AUTHOR BIONew York Times & USA Today bestselling author Nina Lane writes hot, sexy romances about professors, bad boys, candy makers, and protective alpha males who find themselves consumed with love for one woman alone. Originally from California, Nina holds a PhD in Art History and an MA in Library and Information Studies, which means she loves both research and organization. She also enjoys traveling and thinks St. Petersburg, Russia is a city everyone should visit at least once. Although Nina would go back to college for another degree because she's that much of a bookworm and a perpetual student, she now lives the happy life of a full-time writer.AUTHOR LINKS
Thursday, March 11, 2021
COVER REVEAL ~ The Daring Hearts Series by Nina Lane @NinaLaneAuthor @GiveMeBooksPR
A STUDY IN SEDUCTIONReleasing March 24A heart divided and a love unequaled...The lovely Lydia Kellaway can solve the most complex puzzles. The one challenge she can’t top? Managing the most infuriating man she’s ever met.Alexander Hall, Viscount Northwood, has purchased a one-of-a-kind locket from a pawnshop, unaware of the priceless sentiment it holds for Lydia. If he were a gentleman, he would simply return it to her. But Alexander is curious to see just how bold this brilliant beauty will be.What began as a playful wager quickly escalates. As their sizzling attraction grows, even Lydia can’t account for the feelings Alexander arouses in her with his smile or the fire he ignites with his touch. But when a dark family secret is suddenly thrown into the equation, it just might divide them forever.* An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing.
PRE-ORDER LINKSA PASSION FOR PLEASUREReleasing April 7A marriage of convenience ignites both passion and risk...A brilliant pianist and notorious rake, Sebastian Hall indulges his passion for music and women with equal aplomb. But now that his elder brother has married, his father insists he pursue a respectable path and find a suitable wife.As a girl, Clara Whitmore quietly loved her piano teacher from afar. Yet her youthful crush cannot compare to the powerful desire she feels when she unexpectedly encounters Sebastian again. Could the man who once dominated her dreams become the husband she hopes for...and save her from the fate she most fears?* An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing.PRE-ORDER LINKSA DREAM OF DESIREReleasing April 21He is the only man she has ever loved...For most of her life, Lady Tasha Hall has wished for the dashing James Forester to take her in his arms and kiss her with unrestrained passion. But when she finally takes drastic measures to make James see her as more than his best friend’s little sister, her plan goes terribly awry.Seeking adventure halfway around the world, James can’t stop thinking of the beautiful Tasha...or her brazen kiss. And when he learns that her reform work has thrown her into the path of danger, nothing can keep him from returning to London to protect her.But a broken heart is not easily put back together. Will Tasha and James learn that trusting in love is the greatest adventure of all?* An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing.PRE-ORDER LINKSAUTHOR BIONew York Times & USA Today bestselling author Nina Lane writes hot, sexy romances about professors, bad boys, candy makers, and protective alpha males who find themselves consumed with love for one woman alone. Originally from California, Nina holds a PhD in Art History and an MA in Library and Information Studies, which means she loves both research and organization. She also enjoys traveling and thinks St. Petersburg, Russia is a city everyone should visit at least once. Although Nina would go back to college for another degree because she's that much of a bookworm and a perpetual student, she now lives the happy life of a full-time writer.
