Spotlight Author of the Week: Shayne McClendon

Shayne McClendon is an indie author who has received rave reviews for her premiere novel “The Barter System.”  Other projects recently released are “Yes to Everything,” “Love of the Game – The Complete Collection,” “Completely Wrecked,” “The Hermit,” and “Hudson” – the second book set in “The Barter System” world.

Writer, mom, and hermit…Shayne listens to the voices in her head because their ideas are awesome. Those around her have learned not to question the crazy. Coffee consumption is too high, amount of sleep is too low, but the words always feel just right.
She currently lives in Oklahoma wrangling teenagers, opening doors for her pets, and running her health content writing company. She dreams of peace, quiet, travel, and always having a viable internet connection.

Shayne loves to hear from her fans and there are lots of ways to follow her!  Contact Shayne by email at shayne@alwaysthegoodgirl.com or follow her on her Facebook fan pages Author Shayne McClendon and Always the Good Girl.  She’s also on Twitter, Tumblr, and LinkedIn!
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Research might be work…but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it.

Riya O’Connell goes straight to the source for her dissertation on male sexuality. She sets out on a journey that will take her all over the country…and deep into her own desires.

*Thirteen thousand applications.

*Eight chosen men.

*One woman’s heart.

They provide information and ensure she reaches her next destination safely. In return, Riya gives them what they want – and helps them discover what they didn’t realize they need.

*Meet the subjects.

*Push your inhibitions.

*Experience the passion.

Sean (37) Internet Entrepreneur – Florida

Victor (31) Fisherman – Georgia

Joshua (22) College Student – Texas

Lucas (42) Rancher – Montana

Ricardo (32) Police Officer – California

Bobby (27) Musician – Massachusetts

Micah & Max (34) Financiers – New York

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Excerpt from “The Barter System” by Shayne McClendon

SEAN – SUBJECT ONE

“The sex drive in men is universally considered more pronounced than it is in women. I want to understand where that stereotype comes from and in what way emotions affect the sexual habits of the typical male. The general opinion is that men can’t bear to go without sex while the majority of women need an emotional component involved so they can go forever without sexual contact.”

One eyebrow arched. “You already used yourself as a subject, didn’t you?” She closed her eyes and nodded. “How long did you submit to self-enforced celibacy?”

Opening her eyes, she whispered, “Far too long.”

“It was harder than you thought it would be?”

“I don’t know why. Where most women probably would have been fine, I suffered. My last sexual relationship was almost three years ago. It wasn’t much to speak of anyway but total abstinence hurt.”

“Why would you do that to yourself?”

“At first, it wasn’t intentional. I broke up with my college boyfriend and decided to take a break from men. To him, I’d been an inconvenience.”

Sean snorted loudly. “Obviously, an asshole.”

“A PhD candidate for astrophysics and uninterested in more than the occasional release of pressure. As his girlfriend, I was good for that.”

Plating the omelet and removing the other from the oven, Sean shook his head. “Any straight male who finds sex with you inconvenient, or is satisfied with occasional is most definitely an asshole.”

She grinned. “That makes me feel awesome. Thanks.”

“Oh, anytime. Tell me more.”

“After six months, I went through serious withdrawals and considered a casual hookup. That isn’t who I am at all.”

“Anyone who talks to you for a few minutes could figure that out.”

Riya stared at him across the bar and told him, “You’re good for my sense of self, Sean.”

He laughed. “Sweetheart, you shouldn’t have any issues with your sense of self. Focus and finish your story.”

“I had the idea to use my single, sexless state as part of my dissertation and that made the situation worse. Once I deliberately denied myself sex, it was all I thought about but somehow, I did it. I had chances and I let them pass.”

Sean tilted his head. “No way you went without getting off for three years.”

She laughed hard. “Um, no, not exactly. I bought every toy and DVD sold online. For a little while, I developed something of an addiction but I got through that part, too.” Winking, she added, “I admit, I was scared I’d forgotten what to do.”

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Review of Rewriting Destiny: Prequel to the Forsaken Sinners MC Series

When life gives you lemons, it’s time for shots of tequila. That’s my new saying in life, and trust me, life handed me lots of lemons. 

For eighteen years I took those lemons that life and “destiny” threw at me and made lemonade, but I’m no longer a naive girl. I was forced to grow up too fast and the one person I depended on turned his back on me. So now I say screw the lemonade and just give me a bottle of tequila, because I don’t believe in destiny anymore. 

There is no pre-designed path set out for each of us. Sometimes bad things happen, it’s just a part of life. It sucks, but you have to pick yourself up and get on with your life. I’m done just sitting around and waiting for my life to change or something good to just fall in my lap. It took me awhile to understand, but once I was done being the doormat to destiny, it was time for me to take control. I would decide where I would go in life and what would happen. It wouldn't always be pretty, it would sometimes hurt like hell, but I would make sure I lived my life to the fullest. 

It time to rewrite destiny.

Overall Rating:  4.5 Rockin’ ★★★★☆

Rewriting Destiny is Shelly Morgan's, Prequel to her Forsaken Sinners MC series and is also her debut novel.  This author has brilliantly written a heart-wrenching story about young love emerging from the ashes as life throws tragedy after tragedy at them.   Zane and Danielle's triumph over the trauma they endured in their traumatic young lives is nothing short of beautiful.  Their journey isn't rainbows and lollipops, but loss and heartache and making the best of what life gives you.

The story is told mostly from Danielle's point of view and halfway through the book you are given insight into Zane's.  I cannot express how many emotions this book evoked from me.  The adolescent years were prevalent in setting the tone for this story.  The three musketeers, Zeke, Zane and Danielle were inseparable and shared the others burdens and happiness.  Zeke and Zane's family moved in next door to Danielle's when she was thirteen.  They were her best friends.

Zane was the all-American football players throughout high school.  He felt deeply about Danielle but she was younger and he wanted her to enjoy her time. Danielle realizes at a young age, she would always love Zane and that he would never reciprocate those feelings or at least that’s what she thought.  When another loss occurs, Zane returns from college to help his baby girl recover.  He talks her into going to school at the University of Texas with him.  She once again lets her guard down and makes plans to be with her best friend.  When the unthinkable happens, she is left alone once again and she learns to depend on herself.  This is when you see the emergence of the new, angry, vengeful, Dani.  Four years later she has become the Princess to the Forsaken Sinners MC.  They are her brothers and the President has all but adopted her as his daughter.  He has taught her a trade, tattooing, and she is good at it.  Everything in her life is within her control until Blaze walks through her parlor.  Once again, everything is turned upside down in her life.

The entire time, I continually asked myself how this book was going to evolve into an MC romance and them bam! It did.  The brothers are protective and loyal.  Toby and Louie are Dani's best friends.  This books has drama, angst, love, romance, and a happily MC ending for our hero and heroine.  It is fast paced and you are not left hanging at the end. This author is now on my author radar.   Once again, another excellent addition to my library!  I cannot wait for the next installment in this series.

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Review of The Capo: Riccardo (Stud Mafia Series #2) by Aimie Jennison & Elle Raven

Warning: This book contains violence, excessive language, and strong sexual content. It's intended to be read by mature audiences

Temptation. Seduction. Forbidden pleasure.

As the right-hand man to The Don, Riccardo Rossi's role is all about duty, respect and honour. Being the crime boss's daughter, Lorena Morassi is forbidden. Although she is young and off limits, that doesn't stop Riccardo from wanting her. She is a pure temptation, and to have her would be a betrayal to his boss and his mafia family.

Lorena has wanted Riccardo for years and she knows he wants her, too. Being with him would only cause bad blood between her father and his right-hand man. She doesn't want their strong friendship to be ruined, but her feelings for him grow, and Lorena knows she can't stay away. But a night of seduction and forbidden pleasure changes everything.

Betrayal will not be tolerated and long-standing friendships will be broken.

Overall Rating:  4.25 Rockin’ ★★★★

Forbidden fruit and a longing to savor inflames our hero with desire in the Capo: Riccardo, Stud Mafia series book two by Elle Raven and Aimie Jennison.  Our story captures the gritty, raw dark romance between a Mafia Princess and her father’s second in command and pulls the reader into a mafia spun web created by the authors.

Riccardo continues to protect the familia and stands by his best friend and boss, The Don.  He is consumed by the traitorous feelings he has for Lorena, his boss’ daughter.  He wants to claim her as his own, but knows that would be considered a betrayal that would cause irreparable consequences. After all she is his godchild and he should not want her as his woman, but he does.

Lorena is suffering from Riccardo's continual denial of his feelings for her.  She needs him more now than ever before, due to the fact that she had committed such a brutal act when she killed her mother.  Even with therapy she leans towards him for understanding.  She wants her man and she is tired of being the mafia princess denied her happily ever after by her father!


As I began to read Lorena and Riccardo's story, my emotions were all over the place, because Riccardo isn't a good guy.  He is a killer...a hitman.  There was an allure to him though, that draws the reader and you don't want him to end up in the basement like many victims before.  Lorena was hard to relate to because she always lived up to her title.  Most of the time, I felt pulled back and forth on deciding whether it was worth the ultimate cost of losing one's life and finding their kind of happily ever after.  The authors created a fictional world that entertained and satisfied my Godfather side.

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Kick had been sitting on the couch opposite Mum, but he stood and came towards me. I tried so hard not to let my gaze drop to his body, but it was impossible, and a second later I found myself checking out his fitted tee and the muscles straining under it.

Shit.

Eyes up, Evie. Stop looking.

It was useless.

My eyes kept wandering down his body, soaking in the sexiness that was Kick Hanson.

He chuckled and dipped his head so our faces were centimetres apart. “It’s all yours, baby, you just say the word,” he said, his deep voice causing an explosion of need in me.

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“You’ve suffered a terrible tragedy, Jo.” That’s what my doctor keeps telling me. All I know is that I’ve lost everything—my ability to play piano, six years of my life, my will to live… 

The only thing keeping Jocelyn 'Jo' Hayes from falling apart is her brother, Brighton, whose past is sketchier than her mind. Brighton’s hiding secrets. He refuses to give Jo the answers she needs, but after she meets the mysterious Adam, she decides to keep secrets of her own. 

As Jo’s recovery fluctuates, Adam’s purpose in her life grows more confusing. Then Paxton Carr shows up at her door. His resemblance to Adam sends Jo’s on a quest to discover the truth and regain her memories. 

But the truth doesn’t always set someone free. Will Jo find the missing pieces of her memory and solve the riddle she calls life, or will the ugly truth destroy what’s left of her mind? 

Cover Reveal: Surviving Ice by K.A. Tucker

We are absolutely thrilled to bring you  the Cover Reveal for K.A. Tucker’s SURVIVING ICE!! SURVIVING ICE is a New Adult Romantic Suspense novel, and the fourth novel in K.A. Tucker’s Burying Water Series, published by Atria books, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster. SURVIVING ICE is set to be released October 13, 2015!

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Ivy Lee, a talented tattoo artist who spent the early part of her twenties on the move, is looking for a place to call home. She thinks she might have finally found it working in her uncle’s tattoo shop in San Francisco. But all that changes when a robbery turns deadly, compelling her to pack up her things yet again.

When they need the best, they call him. That’s why Sebastian Riker is back in California, cleaning up the mess made after a tattoo shop owner with a penchant for blackmail got himself shot. But it’s impossible to get the answers he needs from a dead body, leaving him to look elsewhere. Namely, to the twenty-something-year-old niece who believes this was a random attack. Who needs to keep believing that until Sebastian finds what he’s searching for.

Ivy has one foot out of San Francisco when a chance encounter with a stranger stalls her departure. She’s always been drawn to intense men, so it’s no wonder that she now finds a reason to stay after all, quickly intoxicated by his dark smile, his intimidating strength, and his quiet control.

That is, until Ivy discovers that their encounter was no accident—and that their attraction could be her undoing.

And don’t forget BURYING WATER, BECOMING RAIN and CHASING RIVER, the first three books in this thrilling series…

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The top-selling, beloved indie author of Ten Tiny Breaths returns with a new romance about a young woman who loses her memory—and the man who knows that the only way to protect her is to stay away.

Left for dead in the fields of rural Oregon, a young woman defies all odds and survives—but she awakens with no idea who she is, or what happened to her. Refusing to answer to “Jane Doe” for another day, the woman renames herself “Water” for the tiny, hidden marking on her body—the only clue to her past. Taken in by old Ginny Fitzgerald, a crotchety but kind lady living on a nearby horse farm, Water slowly begins building a new life. But as she attempts to piece together the fleeting slivers of her memory, more questions emerge: Who is the next-door neighbor, quietly toiling under the hood of his Barracuda? Why won’t Ginny let him step foot on her property? And why does Water feel she recognizes him?

Twenty-four-year-old Jesse Welles doesn’t know how long it will be before Water gets her memory back. For her sake, Jesse hopes the answer is never. He knows that she’ll stay so much safer—and happier—that way. And that’s why, as hard as it is, he needs to keep his distance. Because getting too close could flood her with realities better left buried.

The trouble is, water always seems to find its way to the surface.

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Luke Boone doesn't know exactly what his uncle Rust is involved in but he wants in on it—the cars, the money, the women. And it looks like he's finally getting his wish. When Rust hands him the managerial keys to the garage, they come with a second set—one that opens up the door to tons of cash and opportunity. Though it's not exactly legal, Luke's never been one to worry about that sort of thing. Especially when it puts him behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 and onto the radar of gorgeous socialite named Rain.

Clara Bertelli is at the top of her game—at only twenty-six years old, she's one of the most successful undercover officers in the Washington, DC, major crime unit, and she's just been handed a case that could catapult her career and expose one of the West coast's most notorious car theft rings. But, in order to do it, she'll need to go deep undercover as Rain Martines. Her target? The twenty-four-year-old nephew of a key player who appears ready to follow in his uncle's footsteps.

As Clara drifts deeper into the luxurious lifestyle of Rain, and further into the arms of her very attractive and charming target, the lines between right and wrong start to blur, making her wonder if she'll be able to leave it all behind. Or if she'll even want to. ​

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Armed with two years' worth of savings and the need to experience life outside the bubble of her Oregon small town, twenty-five-year old Amber Welles is prepared for anything. Except dying in Dublin.  Had it not been for the bravery of a stranger, she might have. But he takes off before she has the chance to offer her gratitude.

Twenty-four-year-old River Delaney is rattled. No one was supposed to get hurt. But then that American tourist showed up. He couldn't let her die, but he also couldn’t risk being identified at the scene—so, he ran. Back to his everyday life of running his family’s pub.  Only, everyday life is getting more and more complicated, thanks to his brother, Aengus, and his criminal associations. When the American girl tracks River down, he quickly realizes how much he likes her, how wrong she is for him.  And how dangerous it is to have her around. Chasing her off would be the smart move.

Maybe it's because he saved her life, or maybe it's because he's completely different from everything she's left behind, but Amber finds herself chasing after River Delaney. Amber isn’t the kind of girl to chase after anyone.

And River isn't the kind of guy she'd want to catch.





About K.A. Tucker:

Born in small-town Ontario, K.A. Tucker published her first book at the age of six with the help of her elementary school librarian and a box of crayons. She currently resides in a quaint town outside of Toronto with her husband, two beautiful girls, and an exhausting brood of four-legged creatures.

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Cover Reveal: Drowning to Breathe by A.L. Jackson

The danger in pretending is it becoming real...

Sebastian Stone, Sunder front man and guitarist with a rap sheet about ten miles long, escaped to Savannah,Georgia, to get away from the trouble he’d caused.

Not find more of it.

The moment he saw Shea Bentley, he saw beneath all her sweet and innocence to something that went deeper.

Darker.

Their relationship was built on secrets; their love built on lies.

Sebastian never imagined how deep her secrets went.

When the past and present collide, Sebastian and Shea find themselves fighting for a future neither believed they deserved. Their passion is consuming and their need unending.

Now, holding the truth in his hands, Sebastian is faced with sacrificing everything he’s come to love
to protect Shea and his family.

Two pasts intertwined.

Two lives bound.

Will their demons drown them or will Shea and Sebastian finally learn to breathe?

Drowning to Breathe

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He wanted nothing at all…

Until he found she had everything to give…

Sunder lead singer and guitarist Sebastian Stone has everything—fans, fame, and fortune. He also has a heart full of bitterness and a reputation for a short-fused temper. But an outward reputation rarely reveals the true man inside. Facing assault charges after trying to protect his younger
brother, Sebastian is sent to Savannah, Georgia to lie low until the dust
settles in L.A.

Shea Bentley is beautiful, kind, and hiding from the very lifestyle Sebastian has always embraced.

When the mysterious, tattooed stranger begins hanging out at the bar where she works, Shea is quick to recognize he is nothing but trouble, but she's helpless to the way her body lights up every time his intense gray eyes tangle with hers.

They both soon find themselves drowning in a sea of desire and passion that won’t let them up for air.

Sebastian knows firsthand secrets never die, and he’s not the only one who’s hiding them.

Loving someone always comes with a price. But will it be Shea’s past that costs them everything?

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A.L. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of contemporary and new adult romance.

She first found a love for writing during her days as a young mother and college student.  She filled the journals she carried with short stories and poems used as an emotional outlet for the difficulties and joys she found in day-to-day life.

Years later, she shared a short story she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three children.

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Release Blitz: Heartfelt Lies (Undone, #2) by Kristy Love

Title: Heartfelt Lies (Undone #2)

Author: Kristy Love

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: May 8, 2015

Synopsis

Loving Cassie was effortless.
She was a thirst I couldn’t quench.

She was everything I needed, but nothing I deserved.
I failed her more times than I could count.

I lied relentlessly.
And she always forgave me.

Until she couldn’t.

Maybe I deserved to be left behind.

* * *

Jax swept me off my feet with his disheveled hair and his easy smile.
I loved him fiercely.
He made me believe in the fairytale.

Then the walls crumbled around me.
The lies never ended.
I left him behind. I had no choice.
I mourned the loss of him.

But I moved on.
I created a new life,
Now, I was marrying someone else.

Where do we go now that he’s back?

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Anger still simmered in her eyes and her body was stiff. I pulled cash out of my wallet and laid it on the table. It was enough to cover the check and a decent sized tip. Cassie slid out of the booth and I followed her out the door. When we were in the parking lot, standing beside her car, she turned to me. I buried my hands in my pockets.

“Before you leave, I just wanted to say I’m sorry. I’m sorry for everything. I’m sorry for what I did to you and I’m sorry for what I did to Ben. I was a complete fuckup and I hope someday you can forgive me.”

“You fucked up, Jax.”

“I did. I know I did and I regret it. Every day.”

She nodded, her eyes still full of anger. “I should hate you.” I nodded and glanced away. “I should hate you and want nothing to do with you. I should never want to forgive you or ever want to talk to you again.”

“I know. And I’m sorry. I’m so damned sorry.” I tried my best to hold it together. I never thought I’d get this chance to say I was sorry to her face. Hell, I never thought I’d be face-to-face with her to begin with. “I wish there was more I could say, but that’s it. I’m sorry. I wish there was something I could do to make it up to you.”

“I want to hate you.” Her voice wavered and she sounded like she was either fighting back anger or tears. Her eyes were full of turmoil, as though she was battling with herself. “I want to hate you, Jax. So damned much, but I can’t. I can’t find it in me to hate you. I hate what you did. I hate what you became, but it’s so damned great to see you like this.” She blew out a breath, as though preparing herself. “I can’t hate you, Jax, because I still love you.” She paused and stared into my eyes. My heart thundered as I waited for what came next. “I hate that I love you.”

That hurt. A lot. “I’m sorry, Cassie.”

“Stop calling me Cassie!” she screamed. She turned and opened her car door and I was so fucking confused. What the fuck was happening? One second she seemed remorseful, then angry, then like she wanted something more from me.

“What do you want me to do? What can I do?”

She whirled and faced me. “I don’t know. I don’t know what to do. I don’t even know how I fucking feel.”

“I understand that.”

“You can’t understand anything, Jax!” A tear fell down her cheek and I had to fight to keep my distance. “I loved you, Jax. And then I lost you. I know I walked away from you, but I lost you long before I left. I wanted to be with you, despite all of the shit you put me through. Even though you kept tearing me apart. I loved you so damn much, I was blind.” Tears fell freely down her cheeks. “Every time you come into my life, it ends up in pieces. Before, then at my wedding, and again now.” She wiped at her cheeks angrily. “Fuck, I’m sick of crying over you! I’m sick of my heart hurting and I’m sick of missing you.” A sob broke free. “I’m sick of loving you, Jax, because it hurts too damned much.”

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From the time she was old enough to form words into sentences, Kristy Love has been writing stories. She attended La Roche College and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Writing. When she's not writing, Kristy can be found with her nose stuck in a book or spending time with her family and friends.

She lives with her husband and two girls in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Review of Owned by the Bastard (The Soldiers of Wrath MC #1) by Sam Crescent and Jenika Snow

Demon, the President of The Soldiers of Wrath MC is a vicious bastard, a heartless killer, and has no regrets about any of the violent things he does in life. It is how he survives, and how he keeps his club and his men safe.

Deanna Monte has stayed in the life of her drug addicted, low-life father since her mother passed away. She may hate her dad, but after her mother's dying wish for Deanna to not give up on him, she knows she can't walk away.

When Deanna is given to Demon as payment for her father's debt, she fights with everything inside of her and refuses to submit. But she's never met a man like Demon, a cruel man that is big and powerful and can take her life as easily as he breathes. She shouldn't want him the way she does, not after he takes her away from her life, refusing to let her go, and tells her that she is his now.

But she does, and that frightens her most of all. 

Overall Rating:  4 Rockin’ ★★★★

Owned by the Bastard is the first book in The Soldiers of Wrath MC series by authors, Jenika Snow and Sam Crescent. It is also the first book I've read by this talented authors. This book had it all; gritty intense drama, super-hot sexy bikers, and a feisty tempered heroine! Demon and Deanna at first seem to be an unlikely pair to end up together.  This is the journey they take on their way to finding true love and a HEA.

Demon is the President of the Soldiers of Wrath MC and he didn't get there by being a pansy. He's hard, cold and lethal.  He leads with an iron fist and expects loyalty to the club above all else.  Deanna made a dying promise to her mom to take care of her drug addicted father.  She didn't realize the horrors she would have to endure when she made that promise.

Deanna's dad owes the club money and he offers her to them as payment.  The moment Demon saw her picture he wanted her.  Deanna is side swiped when she visits her dad and the brothers show up to collect payment - her!  She is furious and doesn't make it easy for them.

I really enjoyed this first book and I look forward to reading more by these amazing authors.  They have the ability to create a world that you get lost in.  Their writing is fast paced and you are not left lingering or wondering.   The secondary characters are well developed and I want to know what is going on with Joker and Amy. This is a great addition to my library and I highly recommend you do the same.

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