Book Review: Dice by Savannah Rylan

Dice

by Savannah Rylan

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Dice Warren has always been the comic relief of the Righteous Outlaws. Always the first to make the others smile, and the last to take anything seriously. But, when tragedy struck and his best friend/sister found her happy ending, Dice was left feeling lost and a little alone. Until he meets Allison.

Allison Tyler just wanted to meet her brother. She had the courage all worked up, but lost her confidence, and somehow ended up as her nephew’s nanny. When she meets Dice, his personality is like a breath of fresh air, and she finds herself falling for him even though she thinks his line of work may be dangerous.

Can Dice find peace with Allison? Will Allison be able to tell her brother who she really is? Can these two lost souls get their happily ever after?

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So I didn't find notice this book was part of a series until I had already started it. To make matters worse, it is the third book of the series! OMG, naturally after I finished the book I looked up the first two and noticed it was one of the series that I've wanted to read for awhile! But I can never go back now that I have had a taste of Savannah Rylan's work.

This book had me laughing and crying, the author words enthralled me so much.  It felt like the characters were my friends. I was going through their feelings with my heart aching right along with theirs. If I get the chance, I am totally reading more of this series.

One thing I was not expecting was the ending, I have never read an MC that ended like that. (I would totally tell you what happened but then I'd be giving out secrets) Just keep in mind this MC is not your classic biker romance. It will keep you guessing and leave you speechless at the end.

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Book Review: Evanescent Ink - Copperline Series #4 by Sibylla Matilde

Evanescent Ink

Copperline Series #4

by Sibylla Matilde

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“A fleeting weakness, a tenuous moment wrought of pain and remorse that I wanted burned into my skin, never to forget. Yet, when she touched me, it all vanished... like an evanescent ink.”

Drew Massey’s life is suddenly turned upside down. On the heels of a crippling breakup, he is determined to learn his lesson. Never trust. Never love. Never open up to that kind of pain again. In the midst of creating a permanent reminder of his vow, he is interrupted by the one person who has the power to heal his heart.

At first glance, Raven Pelletier exudes confidence and independence. She’s tough as nails and willing to help Drew put his demons to rest by offering him a delicious distraction with a no-strings-attached physical release of the persistent bitterness that remains.

Yet somehow, the need for her seeps through. The taste of her lingers. Everything about her teases and tempts him to go a little farther and get a little deeper. It drives his passion until he realizes the very thing that alleviates the ache may actually shred his soul in the end.

It was supposed to be easy. It was supposed to be temporary. It was never supposed to mean a thing… but the freedom from pain is so intoxicating, how can he ever let her go?

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She had me wrapped around her finger.  Twisted, really.  Tight and harsh like the hold she had on my nads.

The finality of it unsettled me.  It was like the proverbial fat lady screeching arias in my ear.

Free and easy just didn't seem like enough all of a sudden... I was starting to envy the closeness my friends had with their women.  I felt a little cold, like I'd always be on the outside looking in. 

You love me.  You healed me.  I was broken, and you kept me from going under.

My Review:

Sibylla Matilde's Copperline series appears to miraculously improve with each book, I am four books in, currently enthralled with her work, and anxious to see what the next one holds.  However, I cannot imagine how she could possibly top this one.  Ms. Matilde is a gifted wordsmith that had me smirking on one page and near tears on the next.  She actually had this cold-hearted old cougar sobbing during a deathbed scene, a scene that continues to evoke a bit of mistiness for me.  The characters and storyline for Evanescent Ink were sweet, tender, therapeutic, amusing, evocative, and highly sensual. I found it to be near perfection, despite the liberal use of angst. 

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About The Author

Sibylla Matilde grew up in the mountain valleys of Southwest Montana, and grew up exploring the alfalfa fields on the back of a horse. She attended a two-room schoolhouse 1st through 6th grade where she had same teacher the whole time. Beginning at about age 12, Sibylla discovered historical romance, feeding off of work of Jude Devereaux, Lisa Kleypas, and Karen Robards. She loves a book that can make the reader run the gamut of emotions, from the sweet glow of new love to gut-wrenching heartache. She always has stories floating around in her head, living in some fantasyland until she writes them down to free them. She is a true romantic, a bit of a Pollyanna, and a deeply emotional soul.

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Book Review: Easy Little Lick by Sibylla Matilde

Easy Little Lick

Copperline #3

 by Sibylla Matilde

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*** Mature Content; Strong Language; Strong Sexual Content***

Life is like an easy little lick, a signature flourish of my drumsticks to make a song my own. Something I can do in my sleep. Effortless and smooth. No drama... until I met her.

Cody Driscoll cruises through life with a constant, steady beat. Mechanic by day, he’s the drummer for the Bangin’ Mofos at the Copperline Bar by night. Tearing it up on the drums provides an outlet, a release that soothes the stress of the world around him.

But when the withdrawn and reticent Ilsa starts working at the Copperline, Cody catches a glimpse of something nobody else seems to see - a beautiful, tenuous heart. Someone to shelter and shield. Her loneliness strikes a chord that resonates through his soul, no matter how much she tries to push him away.

As her past comes to light, the promise of their love unravels. Cody realizes the extent of her tangled and tumultuous fear. Her secrets test his conscience, and he stumbles, unsure how to make sense of his stubborn honor in a world that isn’t always black and white.

The pulse of life can shift in the blink of an eye, and ugly fallout can bring a man to his knees. But can the lies that break him make him stronger?

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She reminded me of a shadow.  Silent. Moving around the outskirts where nobody would notice her. 

I saw sadness, loneliness, and a little fear.  I saw a fragile soul who appeared alive, but not really living.

She was emotion itself, the entire spectrum wrapped around me.  Peaceful and tumultuous, twisted together.  Desolate, yet content, as impossible as that sounds.

So once again, life was like an easy little lick, a signature flourish of my drumsticks to make a song my own.  Something I could do in my sleep.  Effortless and smooth.  No drama...

My Review:

From the initial three books I've read of this series to date, this one is my favorite by far.  Cody is totally swoon worthy, my favorite band member, and my new BBF.  He is just too precious!  I was unfamiliar with the term "easy lick" so it wasn't until the final page of the story and saw the definition that I realized the extremely cleverness of the title, being that Cody was the drummer in the Bangin' Mofo band.  Sibylla Matilde has it going on!

Ilsa's storyline brought Ms. Matilde's signature humor, steam, and heart squeezing angst; along with intrigue, tension, and an undercurrent of fear and danger.  Ilsa was an enigma, obviously on the run from something - I was thinking witness protection or the mob - but she kept her secrets close, which frustrated me at times.  The plot was passionate and sensual as well as sweet, tender, and all consuming.  I remained engaged in the story from the first page to the last.   I am totally grooving on this series and with only two additional books to go, I will be sad to see it come to an end.

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About The Author

Sibylla Matilde grew up in the mountain valleys of Southwest Montana exploring the dusty Old West gold country on the back of a horse. She attended a two-room schoolhouse beginning in 1st grade & had the same teacher until she changed schools after 7th. Beginning at about age 12, Sibylla discovered historical romance, feeding off of work of Jude Deveraux & Lisa Kleypas. She loves a book that can make the reader run the gamut of emotions, from the sweet glow of new love to gut-wrenching heartache. She is a true romantic & always has stories floating around in her head, living in a fantasyland until she writes them down to free them. 

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Book Review: Wild Irish Envy by Sibylla Matilde

Wild Irish Envy 
Copperline Series #2

by Sibylla Matilde

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*** Mature Content; Strong Language; Sexual Content with m/f, m/f/m, and exhibitionism/voyeurism*** 

“She is the forbidden fruit. The one girl I want and the one I can never have. Never mind that I saw her first. That I met her first. That I wanted her first.”

Denny Byrne is Dublin-born, but found his life and his music in the Rocky Mountains. He arrived in Montana on a student visa where he met the rest of his band, the Bangin' Mofos... and where he met Felicity Williams.

She was so very tempting, but just young enough to be untouchable. Their brief encounter tortured him for months, only to leave him bereft when a friend swooped in to claim her. But a traitorous envy consumed him. A hunger that never faded. An overwhelming ache that caused Denny to pull away just when his friend needed him the most.

After four years of denial, 'Fliss' is once again before him. In a moment of weakness, she relies on him in a way he’s always coveted, but never expected. Hardened by tragedy and wary of his assistance, she forces his hand, causing Denny's control to slip.

Contrition and conscience have kept them apart for far too long. But when a simple agreement is eclipsed by an undeniable yearning, can he let go of the past and finally seize what has always really been his to take?

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They'd probably still heard Ruth swearing over the music though. She could make a porn star blush.



Looking back, beginning the conversation with Fliss' dad by saying 'She's not knocked up' was maybe not the most articulate way to make a good first impression. But I had kinda panicked a little really... Okay, so I panicked a lot.



He was kind of the epitome of every authority figure I had. A father figure, a father-in-law, and the law all rolled into one massive, angry grizzly bear of a package.



'Please Denny... please love me.' Her voice was barely more than a breath, shaking with emotion, choked with tears that welled up in her eyes.



The world around us disappeared for a moment as she kissed me back.



While they were all about being great 'uncles,' none of them wanted to hear a snapper crying while they were knocking knickers in the other room.


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I had a love/hate affair going on with Denny throughout most of this book. He was an endearing character that committed such stupid/heinous/bone headed/hair brained/idiotic head games - with himself and others. He caused his own brand of Irish misery with misplaced loyalty, angst, and personal regrets. But still, he squeezed my heart. I wanted to punch him where it would hurt the most, but still, his anguish touched me. This was only the second book of Ms. Matilde's I have read but it is highly apparent that this gal has mad skills and a massive degree of talent... even though I may have occasionally wanted to pull her hair. The writing was highly emotive, sensual, and often lyrical with the frequent use of Irish diction and argot.

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About The Author

Sibylla Matilde grew up in the mountain valleys of Southwest Montana exploring the dusty Old West gold country on the back of a horse. She attended a two-room schoolhouse beginning in 1st grade & had the same teacher until she changed schools after 7th. Beginning at about age 12, Sibylla discovered historical romance, feeding off of work of Jude Deveraux & Lisa Kleypas. She loves a book that can make the reader run the gamut of emotions, from the sweet glow of new love to gut-wrenching heartache. She is a true romantic & always has stories floating around in her head, living in a fantasyland until she writes them down to free them.

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Book Review: Post Breakup Sex by Sibylla Matilde

Post Breakup Sex
Copperline #1

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*** Mature Content; Strong Language; Strong Sexual Content with m/f, m/f/m, and a taste of f/f/m***

She was the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen. Pure class. Old money. I never stood a chance... until she broke up with her dickhead of a boyfriend and went off the rails.

Brannon Forrester doesn't expect much from life. He coasts through aimlessly. No real ties. Nothing to hold him back. Hanging out with his best friend, lead singer of a local bar band, he lives for pleasure, out of the spotlight but with all the excess of the band's small-town fame. After all, why should he be good when the only woman he really wants will never give him the time of day?

Then, one night at an after party, Sophie Buchanan walks through the door. In an attempt to throw caution to the wind and dream out loud, she looks to him as a guide to the wild side. As someone who can show her all the excitement and recklessness, her world has been missing. He plunges her into a reality of fervent passion... and heartbreaking betrayal.

Their roles have been set. He has only ever been a good time. She has only ever been a pretty face. It would be insane for them to fall in love. But when emotion complicates lust, can the caution of the mind suppress the will of the heart?

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I could have kissed her forever.  Little things a body required like air and food were inconsequential when compared with the rampant need building inside me.

That one little gasp, that breathy sound, stirred something in me again.  Jesus, she was like Viagra personified.

I don’t think I’ve ever said f#@ before,” Sophie giggled. “I feel kind of… naughty all of a sudden.

Her voice was the barest of whispers. “You make me feel… free.

Every thought in my brain was twisted together, and I couldn’t make sense of any of it. I could only hold her, feel her clutching me tightly, wanting to believe that all this truly meant something to her.

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The Copperline is a bar where the bands played loud, fights were common, and "the girls were always the easiest."  It was here that the lovely Sophie first encountered Brannon; although it is not the first time he had noticed her.  I was captivated by this couple and Ms. Matilde's writing.  The narrative was written from Brannon's POV and was engrossing, heart squeezing, insightful, humorous, and endearing.  Brannon is a blue-collar mechanic with tattoos, piercings and grease stains.  Sophie is a cultured, beautiful, upper class, good girl who is expected to be a Stepford wife and marry as a business asset for her father.  Under her parents' tight control and given her desire to please, she has never broken a rule or stepped out of line.  By contrast, Brannon has enjoyed an easy-going lifestyle of a self-professed man-ho and friend to the popular bar band called The Bangin' Mofos, who never brings girls to the bar but leaves with a different one each night, and seldom speaks without the use of expletives.  They could not have been more different or a better match for each other. 

At the age of twenty-three Sophie has become restless and tired of her parents' constraints and wants to try new experiences which Brannon aptly labeled as her "Dirty Bucket List" and vowed to help with the various activities.  What a sacrifice!  The storyline was frequently erotic and deliciously sensual, requiring the constant use of my ceiling fan and a steady flow of cool drinks to avoid dehydration.  I am more than eager to dive into the rest of the series.   

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Sibylla Matilde grew up in the mountain valleys of Southwest Montana exploring the dusty Old West gold country on the back of a horse. She attended a two-room schoolhouse beginning in 1st grade & had the same teacher until she changed schools after 7th. Beginning at about age 12, Sibylla discovered historical romance, feeding off of work of Jude Deveraux & Lisa Kleypas. She loves a book that can make the reader run the gamut of emotions, from the sweet glow of new love to gut-wrenching heartache. She is a true romantic & always has stories floating around in her head, living in a fantasyland until she writes them down to free them

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Cover Reveal: GirlsQuad - A Best of Friends Series: Book Two by J A Heron

GirlsQuad

 A Best of Friends Series: Book Two

By J A Heron

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GirlsQuad - A Best of Friends Series: Book Two

Author: J A Heron Author

Genre: Comedy drama

Release date: 12th July 2016

Word Count: Approx 88,577

Published by: Gone Writing Publishing

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The ‘GirlsQuad’ ladies are back and the next chapter of their lives is about to begin.

We re-join the girls in the small village of Quicks Green, right where we left off.

Brenda’s future is uncertain.

Carla is missing.

Clarissa is angry.

Davina is dealing with her mother.

The last time we were with these girls, all of them were juggling an innumerable amount of balls in the air, their lives were in turmoil. Each character is dealing with something in their personal life, but as a strong and inseparable unit, they face those issues head on.

One of the girls has been holding onto a dark secret, one that no one knows about. Which one is it? What has she been hiding? How will they all deal with it?

GirlsQuad have a lot of living, loving and figuring stuff out to do. One thing’s for sure… they’ll do it together.

GirlsQuad is a series and you will need to read book one before you read this.

GirlsQuad 

A Best of Friends Series: Book One

By J A Heron

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They say, ‘opposites attract’.

Some would disagree, but these four women couldn’t be more different if they tried.

These best friends have different lives, different aspirations and different outlooks on life and the way it should be.

However, they do share a few common denominators – they all work together. Every day, they earn their living by working in a hair and beauty salon, where fun is the top style of the day.

They also live in the same little village; quiet, peaceful and where not a lot happens.

They’re all feisty and love each other fiercely.

Follow these ladies through a journey that’s packed with fun, happiness and heartache. This story will leave you smiling, feeling happy and grateful for the life you have. GirlsQuad is coming for you, and you will be able to relate to at least one of these characters, if not all of them. Everyone has a friend like Clarissa, Brenda, Carla or Davina.

What is the most important thing in life? The answer is friendship.

Jane Is a self-confessed coffee addict and chocoholic. Like most women, she enjoys nothing more than snuggling with a good book, a steaming cup of coffee with a few munchies on hand.

Jane lives in a small town called Burton on Trent, Staffordshire in the heart of England. This little town where she resides is famous for making beer, the home of Coors Brewery. She has called this industrial townhome, all her life.

Jane is a mother, a fiancée and loves to write books of all genres. She believes in variety and loves nothing more than to try her hand at anything her mind conjures up.

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Erotic romance ~ ‘Belleza’

Erotic romance ~ ‘Alias’

Erotic thriller ~ ‘30 Days’

Women’s comedy drama ~ ‘GirlsQuad – A Best of Friends Series: Book one’

Women’s comedy drama ~ ‘GirlsQuad – A Best of Friends Series: Book Two’ (due for release 12^th July 2016)

She is currently working on GirlsQuad: Book Two and a dark horror, collaborating with another author, amongst other projects.

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Cover Reveal: No Offense Darlin' by S.J. Sawyer

Title: No Offense, Darlin’
Series: Like A Lady
Author: S.J. Sawyer
Genre: New Adult Romance
Cover Design: Kari March Design

Release Date: July 26, 2016

Blurb

Jake Roberson is nothing but a lying bastard. Every whisper that falls from his lips is a betrayal, but I can’t seem to convince myself to walk away. When he comes sauntering toward me, all those particulars go right out the window, and I cave. Every. Single. Time.

No more, though. I can’t. There’s too much at stake this time around, and I won’t have it.

Besides, one night with Beau, that’s all it took. I’m sunk. He was amazing in every way imaginable, and he still is. Why he likes someone like me, I can’t fathom. He’s such a good man, and he only ever sees the best in people, me included. It’s an amazing thing. The way he looks at the world, it’s like magic. Every bone, every muscle, every fiber of Beau Reed’s being is good, and he never stops proving that to me. He’s a good guy deep down in his core where it counts. I’ve always known that, even when I first met him. It’s something that radiates out from him like this big glowing light. Never have I ever met anyone like him.

But because he’s good, I have to make him go. ~Shelby

I can’t focus on anything else:
Soft, brown hair hanging in waves down to creamy skin that looks all too damned touchable.
Big eyes that could never be described with any justice, brown to green, maybe hazel, with so much vibrant light, etching them forever into memory.
Plump, smooth, kissable lips that are the stuff of fantasy, with the bottom one slightly fuller than the top, perfect.
Shelby.

It’s always Shelby, always been Shelby, and there doesn’t seem to be anything or anyone that can make that any different.

Except, now, there’s more at play than just her. For once, it’s not about Shelby Case, and despite my best efforts to save her, there’s things that I can’t rescue her from. ~Beau

NOTE: No Offense, Darlin’ is the first Like A Lady novel. While it could be read as a standalone, for the full effect of Beau and Shelby’s backstory, the Like A Lady serial should be read as a prequel to this novel. The first part of the serial, Big Girl Panties, is free.

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Twenty-something, Okie girl S.J. Sawyer enjoys creating the best book-boyfriends in a mix of romance, humor, and reality, loving her heroes swoon-worthy and stubborn. Author of the Sealed series and Like A Lady serial, writing new adult, romantic comedy, and contemporary romance. Mom of three; wife of one. Graduate of SOSU with a Bachelor’s degree in English Lit. Lover of books, young and old. Sucker for the happy ending.

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