Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Top Ten Tuesday


Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!


Each week we will post a new Top Ten list that one of our bloggers here at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join. All we ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post and, if you want to, add your name to the Linky widget on that day's posts (typically put up midnight EST on Tuesday) so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment. Have fun with it! It's a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers.


Read In One Sitting Theme: Top Ten Books books that will make you read the whole day away, etc.

1. & 2. My first two books that I could read the whole day away would be American Queen & American Prince by Sierra Simone

3. Ladies Man by Katy Evans
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4. Royally Screwed by Emma Chase

5. Paper Princess by Erin Watt

6. P.S. I Like You by Kasie West

7. Any Harry Potter book by JK Rowling

8. Lucky by Carina Adams
Lucky by [Adams, Carina]

9. Real by Katy Evans
Real (The REAL series Book 1) by [Evans, Katy]

10. Play by Kylie Scott
Play (Stage Dive Series Book 2) by [Scott, Kylie]

What are some of your favorite books you can't put down and read in one day?
Let me know your picks!

Monday, March 27, 2017

Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige Release Blitz

Dirty Filthy Rich Men, an all-new sexy, contemporary romance from NYT Bestseller Laurelin Paige is LIVE!!
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Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige
Publication Date: March 27th, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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From NYT Bestselling author Laurelin Paige, discover a whole new world filled with sex, love, power, romance and dirty, filthy rich men.

When I met Donovan Kincaid, I knew he was rich. I didn’t know he was filthy. 
Truth be told, I was only trying to get his best friend to notice me.
I knew poor scholarship girls like me didn't stand a chance against guys like Weston King and Donovan Kincaid, but I was in love with his world, their world, of parties and sex and power. I knew what I wanted—I knew who I wanted—until one night, their world tried to bite me back and Donovan saved me. He saved me, and then Weston finally noticed me, and I finally learned what it was to be in their world.
And then what it was like to lose it.
Ten years later, I’ve found my way back. Back to their world. Back to him.
This time, I’m ready. I've been down this road before, and I know all the dirty, filthy ways Donovan will try and wreck me.
But it’s hard to resist. Especially when I know how much I’ll like it.
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About the Author:
USA Today and New York Times Bestselling Author Laurelin Paige is a sucker for a good romance and gets giddy anytime there’s kissing, much to the embarrassment of her three daughters. Her husband doesn’t seem to complain, however. When she isn’t reading or writing sexy stories, she’s probably singing, watching Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead, or dreaming of Michael Fassbender. She's also a proud member of Mensa International though she doesn't do anything with the organization except use it as material for her bio. She is represented by Rebecca Friedman.

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

March Owlcrate Review

Owlcrate is a monthly box subscription that is based around the box's theme of the month. The themes usually focus on a Young Adult series and have items that go with that series. For example, in  July 2016 Owlcrate had a theme of Good vs Evil box; if you got an evil box you were given a Draco Malfoy POP figure by Funko or if you got the Good box you were given a Luna Lovegood POP figure by Funko. A typical Owlcrate box includes a box based on the month's theme along with 3-5 book/nerdy/fun items that tie in with the book in the Owlcrate and theme.



The cost of an Owlcrate is $29.99 a month plus shipping and the box usually ships around the 20th of each month. Another great part of the Owlcrate is that you can buy it as a gift for someone! It's a perfect birthday, Christmas or anniversary gift for any book lover! 

The theme for March's Owlcrate is Sailors, Ships & Seas!

The first item in this month's Owlcrate is a necklace from the Geeky Cauldron which I loveeee.

The next item is this really cool washi tape that looks like Mermaid scales!


Probably my favorite item out of this Owlcrate was this adorable notepad! I cant wait to use it!

I love this little towel! My entire house is beach/ocean themed and I can't wait to frame this and hang it in my kitchen! It's too cute to use! 

The book of the Sailors, Ships & Seas Owlcrate is Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller. I'm really trying to get into Young Adult books more (the romance books reign supreme on my bookshelves & kindle! Haha!) and I'm hoping this will be one of the books to get me back into YA!

That's it for March's Owlcrate! This is probably my favorite Owlcrate so far this year. I love Owlcrate and I think it's a great subscription book for any book lover, but their themes and the items into their book don't always match but the Sailors, Ships & Seas box was PERFECTION. 

My rating: 5/5 Shells 

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Blog Tour & Excerpt: Co-Wrecker by Meghan Quinn

Co-Wrecker, an all new sexy, laugh out loud romantic comedy is available now!

Co-Wrecker by Meghan Quinn
Publication Date: March 23, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Photographer: Lauren Watson Perry
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Synopsis:
What do ice cream and Sadie Montgomery have in common? They're both ice cold, but one taste is never enough.
 
I wanted to be friends — I would have even settled for her seeing me as anything but a nerd — but there was no getting through. So just like any hard-headed, red-blooded man out there, I made up my mind.

I’d make my coworker fall for me.

I’d like to say it was simple, but like every other epic love story, all it took was one drunken night and a lot of naked courage to get the girl. For a moment, at least.

Love with a coworker is never simple, especially since Sadie’s trying to keep us on the low. Not to mention her persistent ex-boyfriend who won’t leave her alone. But I’ve never been good at giving up, and I don’t plan to start now.

The whole thing is a recipe for a rocky road, but I plan to eat the whole gallon, no matter how bad the brain freeze. 

Excerpt:
Knowing I will probably regret this, I lift from the freezer, ice cream scraper in hand, and jerk toward Sadie just in time to slip on some melted ice on the floor shooting me across the fountain and straight into Sadie.
But not just Sadie; straight into her chest—her billowing, womanly chest. It’s a satisfyingly soft cushion for my head but from her instant outrage, I’m going to guess she’s not keen on me using her breasts as a pillow.
“What the hell are you doing?” she asks, trying to back away, difficult when I’ve got her pinned against the counter.
Fumbling to get some kind of grasp on my falling body, scraper still in hand, I give her a bit of motor boat—not on purpose—and muffle in her breasts, “I’m sowwy.”
“Get off me.”
“I’m twying,” I say, finally getting a grip on the counter behind her and standing tall. Glasses askew, hat on the floor, and a smothered feeling on my face, I straighten my apron and clear my throat. “My apologies.” Her friend is laughing, hand on her stomach, as I push my glasses back on my nose. “Although, I’m grateful for your sturdy bosom for catching my fall. It might have been a twisty straw to the eye, and I’m not sure my glasses would have held up on such an impact.”
Sturdy bosom? Shit, Andrew, don’t fucking say words like bosom. And for the love of God, don’t say a woman has a STURDY bosom. Say words like tits. Tits are more manly.
“Tits,” I mutter.
“Excuse me?” Sadie has the look of horror on her face.
Fuck, did I say that out loud?
“I think he said tits, Sadie,” her friend cuts in, thumbing through the straw holder. Yup, I said tits out loud.
“I heard him, Smills,” Sadie mutters under her breath.
Glaring at me, looking for an answer, I shrug my shoulders, because I have nothing. No way of digging myself out of this one. Funny how your brain can literally stop working the minute you need it the most. Come on, old fella, kick it into high gear. Come up with something witty, something snarky, something that will put a Band-Aid over this rather raw and embarrassing incident.
But, good fuck. I just had my face in her chest. What man could come back quickly from that?
“Well . . .” Sadie has her arms crossed over her bosom, waiting for an answer. No. Her arms are crossed over her breasts. Shit. Shit.
Nerves crawl up the back of my neck, igniting my ears into lava levels of heat. Crap. Just say anything.
Clearing my throat, I pat her shoulder and say, “Sturdy tits.”
And here I thought it couldn’t get any worse, at least my hand didn’t pat down her breast to see if her nipples were made of steel, or to see if her areolas consist of chain-link mesh. You have to look at the positive.


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(Free in Kindle Unlimited)
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About the Author:
A BLONDE AT HEART
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Born in New York and raised in Southern California, Meghan has grown into a sassy, peanut butter eating, blonde haired swearing, animal hoarding lady. She is known to bust out and dance if “It’s Raining Men” starts beating through the air and heaven forbid you get a margarita in her, protect your legs because they may be humped.

Once she started commuting for an hour and twenty minutes every day to work for three years, she began to have conversations play in her head, real life, deep male voices and dainty lady coos kind of conversations. Perturbed and confused, she decided to either see a therapist about the hot and steamy voices running through her head or start writing them down. She decided to go with the cheaper option and started writing… enter her first novel, Caught Looking.

​Now you can find the spicy, most definitely on the border of lunacy, kind of crazy lady residing in Colorado with the love of her life and her five, furry four legged children, hiking a trail or hiding behind shelves at grocery stores, wondering what kind of lube the nervous stranger will bring home to his wife. Oh and she loves a good boob squeeze!

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Connect with Meghan:

Sign Up for Meghan’s Newsletter: http://bit.ly/MQWrapUp   

Feature Friday!

Feature Friday is a new post I will be doing randomly once a month to spotlight several Authors and their books I've been reading. I love sharing my thoughts, both my love and agony over books I read but I also want to express my love for the authors behind these amazing books! 
So without further ado,  my first Feature Friday post: 
My first author I want to talk about is the fabulous, heartbreaking, makes me swoon with her kick ass writing: Sierra Simone! 
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Sierra is the author of the American Queen Trilogy, the Priest Universe, The Markham Hall series and standalone Porn Star. I discovered her on my kindle recommendations in October with American Queen and I was hooked from page one. Sierra Simone's writing make me feel something, her words leap off the page and into my heart and soul. I love her stories and characters and she has seriously become one of my favorite authors, ever. Her latest book release is American Prince, book two in The American Queen trilogy. You can read my review and grab a copy of it here <--

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The next author I want to feature is Rachel Van Dyken! 
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I recently discovered Rachel not that long ago but it took about less than a minute for me to fall in love with her witty humor and fabulous storytelling. I recently reviewed her book Cheater for my Kindle Unlimited Book of the Month and I put some of her other books on my future reading lists! You can read my review and grab a copy of Cheater here <--- She has several series such as the Curious Liaisons series, The Eagle Elite series, The Ruin series, The Seaside series, several stand alones and many more! 

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My final author I want to feature for March is Meghan Quinn! 

I signed up to read and review Meghan's Dear Life in December and I was immediately drawn to the way she made me relate and feel towards her characters. You can tell that Meghan writes 100% from the heart and I really look forward to each new book of hers because I really love and enjoy her writing. She is also hilariously funny in her books which I think is a great combo because who doesn't love romance mixed with a bit of good humor? Her new book, Co-Wrecker was recently released and you can read my review and grab a copy here <---

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That's all for my Author Feature Friday post for March! I hope you check out these amazing authors and their books and fall in love just as much as I did! :) 

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Infidelity World by Aleatha Romig Blog Tour & Review

Hello! This review is going to be a little different from my previous reviews because Infidelity World is a completed series, so it includes all the books and novella. Instead of focusing on one book of the series, I am going to share the description of each book and at the end my overall thoughts of this series! Enjoy!

INFIDELITY WORLD
Releasing March 23

The Infidelity Corporation will broker relationships—for a price. Their clients are exclusive and successful, their employees confidential and classified. Infidelity ensures that CEOs, politicians, and high-profile artists find love, with their friends and relatives none the wiser about how the happy couple met. But twists and turns abound in a world where old money, new money, and no money clash, from West Coast to East Coast and beyond. Enter Infidelity’s world of entrapment, betrayal, and deceit, where you decide whose relationship is real and whose is just an agreement.

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Incentive by Pam Godwin, NY Times bestselling author
Desperate men do desperate things. When Decker Gabrielli hits rock bottom, he accepts a job as a hired companion at Infidelity. Surrendering a year of his life to a woman he’s never met might be the worst idea ever. But money, prestige, and sex are powerful incentives. That is, until the job becomes more than a contractual agreement. Hard limits are breached, panties are shredded, and rules are broken. In the end, his secret to getting ahead is…her.
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MANOR by ​Ted Persinger
​In Antebellum Savannah, young Sarah Montague inherits control of a manor and plantation, after her husband is commissioned in the Confederate army and leaves to prosecute the war. She finds herself faced with decisions she never could have imagined. But her troubles multiply when the Union army first burns nearby Atlanta to the ground, then Sherman’s March to the Sea takes them to Savannah. She has to overcome trials she was never prepared for. Her husband fails to return when the city is besieged, and she’s required to quarter a Union general, a man with dark secrets. Left alone, she must find within herself the strength to do what is right. Manor explores the choices and fortunes Sarah must overcome. Is she strong enough, or will these forces break her? As her new country disintegrates, she must do what is right for her and those she loves. Will she have the strength?
Manor is a novella in the Infidelity Kindle World of Aleatha Romig, and is a prequel to that series.
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Sacrifice by Rae Riley
Chelsea Moore took the deal and signed the agreement. She was supposed to be assigned to a lobbyist. He was supposed to a stranger. Of course, life doesn't usually go the way it is supposed to go. Instead of spending a year of her life investigating a stranger, Chelsea is stuck. Her new client isn't a stranger. It's her best friend's ex-boyfriend. He is the son of the devil and she is the sacrificial lamb. To escape his entrapment, Chelsea will have to be cunning, use deception, and commit to a year of fidelity. Most importantly, she will have to convince her best friend that it wasn't a betrayal - it was a sacrifice.
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​Inheritance​ by TC Winters​
Renowned artist Dante Costello’s carefree lifestyle is shattered by his father’s brutal murder.  Although his mafia family is suspect, when he confronts the person he believes is responsible, the man is executed right before his eyes. In a bizarre twist, his younger sister is arrested for their father’s murder, and Dante is ordered to locate a priceless stolen painting to exonerate her. During his search, Dante investigates the family business and is devastated to discover his father’s legitimate lifestyle was only an illusion. As the hunt turns deadly, Dante must race against time to protect everyone he loves.

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DEVOTED by A.D. Ellis
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Kyle Matthews and Adam Jeffries have a terrific relationship, fabulous friends, and plans for the perfect wedding and honeymoon.
When their plans are derailed, a mysterious stranger comes to their rescue. Yet even with their honeymoon back on track, Kyle and Adam face doubts, hostility, and opposition.
Is their mutual devotion strong enough to save their marriage? Or will the bitter malice awaiting them be the beginning of the end?
**This is a male/male romance meant for ages 18+ due to adult material.**
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Suspicion by Donya Lynne

 My name is Max. I’m a con man. A good one, too. One of the best.

But I’m tired of looking over my shoulder, waiting for my luck to run out. So I’m making a career change into the world of professional poker. Which is why I’m in Vegas. There’s a huge Texas Hold’em tournament at the Rio, and I’m going to win it.

My best friend and business partner, Shaun, isn’t happy with my decision to go legit. He says he brought me into the con game and that I owe him. He’s even willing to blackmail me to keep me under his thumb. I don’t respond well to blackmail, so this isn’t going to work out the way Shaun wants.

Then there’s the girl. Disarming eyes, innocent smile, long legs. Nash came out of nowhere and filled a void in my unworthy heart I only recently realized existed. She’s trying to make a fresh start, too. Maybe together, she and I can create a new beginning and leave our crap pasts behind. I’ll admit I’d fallen hard for this girl. Harder than I’ve ever fallen, and probably harder than I should have. Because I, more than anyone, should know how easy it is to fall for a con. Suspicion is an Infidelity World novella about how things are always what they seem.​
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Indiscretion by DD Lorenzo

Love is dispensable; companionship is critical. Some words of wisdom that my father imparted to me. I never gave much thought to either. My only desire was to be my father’s well-bred heir. A true Southern gentleman who took what he wanted and paved the road to success with the spoils. Hiding behind the curtain of gentility, I perfected my role. Until desire tore it in two and I was left with the tattered remains.

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Illegitimate by Lulu Astors

Meet the new boss…

Luca Costello, heir apparent to the New York Costello organized-crime family, is a man committed to sin, both professionally and personally. He takes no prisoners and expects no quarter.

Gabriella Buchanan, a beautiful and determined Chicago attorney with family ties to Brooklyn is on her way up when her path accidentally crosses with this son of a major New York crime boss. One look at the sexy, sloe-eyed Luca and she is instantly conflicted. She’s never been so attracted to any man before but they’re on different sides of a dividing line: the law. For Luca, it’s simple. He can take what he wants and what he wants is Gabriella. In a universe of what-ifs, one thing is certain: Gabriella will prove to be either his saving grace or his fall from grace. The only question is which one it will be.

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INSIDER by Jillian Jacobs

 Infidelity insider Imina Lesedi is forbidden to share her employer’s secrets—and her own. Only one man understands the delicate nature of working for a company that provides companionship for the elite, but his social and financial status make him unattainable, even though Imina craves a visit to his darkroom.

Award winning photographer Aiden Maxfield views life from behind the camera. A charmer by nature, he relishes the moments he makes the elusive Imina smile—but he would much rather picture the exotic beauty on his rumpled sheets.

When the two are trapped together, the enticement proves too strong to resist. Raw passions are exposed, and their years of denial culminate in an insatiable desire for more.

But not everyone celebrates their newfound bliss. A malicious foe is threatened by Imina’s knowledge of a dark secret from their shared past. When that truth is exposed, Imina and and Aiden must fight for their love before it becomes shuttered by lies, deception—and Infidelity.


Overall Thoughts: Infidelity World was the first completed series I have ever reviewed! Starting these books I didn't know what to expect but I was really wow'd by the creativeness of this series and the amazing authors behind it. The story is very intriguing with so many different types of characters and personalities that fascinated me. In the writing and romance genre world I think it's a bit hard for writers and authors to come up with something new and fresh and I think Infidelity World definitely up's the ante. This book series changes the game for a completed series because each story is so different but still connects together and makes the reader want to continue on with the rest of the series which can be hard to do. I hope you will check out this series and enjoy it as much as I did! 

My rating 5/5 Shells
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Buy Links:
Insider Jillian Jacobs http://amzn.to/2naLHtB
Devoted A.d. Ellis - http://amzn.to/2nqQNEl
Indiscretion DeeDee Lorenzo - http://amzn.to/2nMojG0
Suspicion Donya Lynne - http://amzn.to/2nMr7CS
Illegitimate Lulu Astor - http://amzn.to/2naFe1H
Incentive Pam Godwin - http://amzn.to/2naJVZz
Inheritance TC Winters - http://amzn.to/2nqZMp0
Manor Ted Persinger - http://amzn.to/2naD9CU
Sacrifice Rae Riley - http://amzn.to/2nqVHB1

**At this time KINDLE WORLDS is only available on Amazon US.

Authors writing:
NY Times Bestselling author Pam Godwin, Ted Persinger, Lulu Astor, Rae Riley, TC Winters, Donya Lynne, A.d. Ellis, DD Lorenzo, and Jillian Jacobs. 

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ABOUT ALEATHA ROMIG , Creator of the Infidelity Series
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of nearly thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat.
In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.
Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and a member of PEN America.  She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
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