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Blog Tour: The Perfect Gentleman by Delaney Foster | Excerpt

Sep 14, 2017

The Perfect Gentleman

Pages: 202
Publish date: September 5th, 2017
Publisher: –
ASIN: B075FHHHWH
Purchase: Amazon UK – Amazon US – Amazon AU

For Nathan Alexander it’s not an option. It’s a way of life.
As an attorney he defends the defenseless. But when the suit comes off and the gloves go on, his passion is teaching others how to defend themselves.
His life was purposefully methodical. Completely under control. Just the way he likes it.
Until Emma McClain walks in his gym. Battered. Broken. And utterly breathtaking.After his last relationship, Alex swore he’d never give another woman the power to hurt him. But with her unforgettable smile and killer legs, Emma has him fighting for control.
Little does he know she is fighting for her life.
Will he be able to save her before it’s too late? Or will an unexpected revelation cost them both the ultimate price?

The Perfect Gentleman:

Today I have the privilege of sharing an excerpt of The Perfect Gentelment by Delaney Foster. Thank you to Inkslinger and Delaney for this chance.

If you are looking for a quick, fun and emotional read, then this one is for you. While short it definitely packs a punch. Nevertheless, if you like something that is sexy, heartbreaking and fun all at the same time.

Am I wearing cute panties? Oh my God. Why am I worried about my panties? Why am I so nervous all of a sudden? I’ve managed to turn into a hormonal teenage girl in a matter of minutes. Oh, I know why. Because I definitely noticed the way he looks in his jeans. And the way his hot pink polo hugs his biceps like it’s hanging on for dear life.

The way the black ink of his tattoos winds and coils around his skin, taking it over, claiming it. It takes a real man to pull off a hot pink polo and he is most certainly pulling off that polo. I’d like to pull off his polo. For Pete’s sake, Emma, focus.

Did I put on deodorant? I lift my arm away from my body just enough to smell myself. Not bad for a woman who just ran all the way through the hundred-acre woods. Still, I press the button and fill my palm with more of the foamy soap, spreading it underneath both arms, then rinsing it off with sink water.

Next stop: the lady bits. Do I dare? I look around the private bathroom as if an invisible person has snuck in through the locked door. Then, I check the lock on the handle to make sure it’s pushed all the way in. I chew my bottom lip and stare at myself in the mirror, contemplating. What the hell am I thinking? He’s not going anywhere near my vagina.

About the Author

Delaney Foster is a Louisiana native, not far from New Orleans, where eating, drinking, and dancing are pretty much a requirement for citizenship. She loves all things romance, a good glass of wine, and Saturdays at the baseball park. She definitely believes leggings are pants and is a bit of a book whore. It all started with Jane Austen and her Darcy and has evolved to the likes of Ella Frank, Mia Sheridan, and Colleen Hoover. Just to name a few. In her love stories, you will find sexy, alpha males and the strong women who love them.

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Book Review: Temporary by Sarina Bowen and Sarah Mayberry

Sep 11, 2017

Temporary by Sarina Bowen and Sarah Mayberry

Pages: 302
Publish date: 12 September 2017
Publisher: –
ASIN: B07546TZNK
Purchase: Amazon UK – Amazon US – Amazon AU

The first time I lay eyes on Callan Walker, I know he’ll be trouble. With his smug grin, hot Aussie accent and thousand dollar shoes, he’s just the kind of rich guy who always gets what he wants.

And he wants two things: a night of sin, and my cooperation as he outmaneuvers his powerful mother to take control of his uncle’s estate.

I can’t afford either one. I’m the only thing standing between my little sister and the foster care system. He may have money and charm on his side, but I have something even more powerful — pure desperation. This temp job at his mother’s company can become a full-time job for me. It has to.

But when Callan’s eyes rake over my body, sometimes I forget my obligations. His piercing gaze finds the fun, optimistic girl I used to be and not the tired person I’ve become.

And it works–if only for a moment. Our night together was a mistake. I can’t afford to get sucked into his high-powered family’s treachery. But the closer I get to Callan, the more layers I find beneath those expensive clothes. Though I can’t forget this is temporary. He’s temporary. I have too much to lose.

Too bad my foolish heart didn’t get the memo…

Temporary:

I received an e-arc of Temporary by Sarina Bowen and Sarah Mayberry in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings of the book.

If you have been following me the last year, I’ve started making my way through Sarina Bowen’s books and I’ve really been enjoying them overall. So when I saw that she was bringing a new book out, with an Aussie taking the lead. I needed it.

Temporary follows two very different people. Not only from opposite sides of the world but also on the social ladder. Grace is the sole carer of her younger sister and will do anything to help them survive. Now in a temp job, she knows that one step out of line could risk her losing her sister – for good. While Callan has everything that could have asked for – except a family. Business and money are what he knows, but when his uncle dies he wants to make sure that he is remembered. They are on two different sides, but they can’t stop the chemistry that runs between them.

Grace was an easy protagonist to get along with. I loved her passion and her drive to keep her sister, while she tries her best to make sure she is happy. I felt that times she was very on edge, while I understood why it really did create a lot of tension in her life. Grace is very smart, but she does let her emotions get the better of her, and that did hinder my like for the book.

Callan wasn’t the easiest protagonist to get along with at times, but as the novel went on, I really got to like him. I loved his passion to do what ever he could for his uncle. I felt that at times he didn’t understand Grace’s situation before it was too late.

Like I said, Grace and Callan are total opposites. But when they were together, they brought out the best in one another. At the start, it was slow burning, with both Grace and Callan hesitant of one another. Nevertheless, as they got to know each other, they become comfortable. And from there it was pretty fast.

One of my favorite things about Temporary was that while it was co-written, I was unable to tell who was writing what. It flowed seamlessly and worked to the T. I’ve read both Sarina’s solo and co-written work, so I thought I had a grasp of her writing style. However, it just worked so well in Temporary, with alone putting a smile on my face. I felt that Callan’s Australian side was honest and very well done.

In saying that I did feel that at times Temporary was a little too long. I thought there could have been a good amount of pages cut. Some scenes were long winded and just interrupted the flow of the novel.

The notion of family is always big to me in novels and throughout Temporary we were able to see the good, and the bad. I loved the relationship between Grace and her sister that she is the sole carer of. While it was a struggle at times, I loved seeing how much they cared for one another and would do anything for each other.

Then we had Callan and his family. I liked the contrast of the two families and one big notion of life comes to mind, ‘money isn’t everything.’ I think that really stood out between the different dynamics of these two families. And let’s just say that his mother is a right piece of work.

Overall, Temporary is a heartwarming read that explores the notion of family, trust and learning to find your feet. With a bubbling relationship, a great friendship, and heartache, this books took me on a ride. If you are in for a little love, heartbreak and some beautiful moments, then this one is for you.

Have you read Temporary? What did you think of it? Are you planning of reading it? Have you read anything else by Sarina Bowen or Sarah Mayberry? Let’s Chat!

Books I Struggled To Read

Sep 6, 2017

I’ve always been big on trying to finish a book. I don’t know what it was, but I just couldn’t do it, I couldn’t leave it unfinished. For a long time, I knew what I liked and I didn’t stray much. But, this year I am testing the waters. Some are paying off and other times… And if you gave me this topic a year ago, I would have struggled a lot more than I did today picking books.

So today, I thought I would share some of the books that I’ve really struggled to finish and pushed through, but really didn’t like it.

Paper Princess by Erin Watt: Paper Princess is a story of survival, rags to riches and how money can’t buy you everything. I was really looking forward to this one. I really enjoyed When It’s Real when I read it a couple of weeks okay. But I was utterly disappointed with Paper Princess. I wasn’t a massive fan of the writing, nor the characters. I felt at times that all I wanted to do was give up. In saying all that, I will read more into this series as the ending did give me hope.

The Long Ride Home by Tawni Waters: The Long Ride Home is a heartbreaking tale of survival, teen pregnancy, and grief. However, I was unable to connect with the story like I wanted it and I wasn’t a massive fan of the protagonist. I just felt very disconnected with her. The writing style also really wasn’t for me and I struggled to get through.

Charisma by Jeanne Ryan: This one explores changing yourself to fit it and how that can tear you apart. It was slightly instalovey, and I felt that it was hard to connect with the protagonist as she was whiny and standoffish. The writing was crash hot and I hated that they ‘fixed’ shyness. Again, I did finish it.

Lisette’s Paris Notebook by Catherine Bateson: Overall, Lisette’s Paris Notebook was not for me. It explores family, friendship, and romance. It had a protagonist that felt too young to be eighteen and a plot that dragged on. I was expecting and wanting more from Lisette’s Paris Notebook.

Assassin’s Heart by Sarah Ahiers: Firstly I was intrigued by the end, I felt like a fish out of water. I felt there was no arc in both the protagonist and the plot. There was so much potential to make such a good read, but it didn’t reach that for me.

The Leaving by Tara Altebrando: The Leaving explores what happens when people return having no memories of where they have been. I didn’t like most of the characters and the writing style hindered my reading, however, the plot kept me reading.

And that is it for this post? What are some books that you struggled to read? Do we share any that’s the same? Let’s Chat!