Marking Him by Elena M Reyes **Release Day Blitz**

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Synopsis

The day Maya Owens walked into his tattoo shop, everything Talan knew changed.

After officially starting a relationship, he is now having trouble managing Maya—a woman who consumes every part of his being and owns his heart. His need to control her and everything around her drives Maya insane, but he has good reason. After all, Janice is still lurking around and she has a vendetta against his Bitty.

In no time Talan wants more, and it’s faster than Maya can handle; things begin to get complicated.

Months of frustration and want take them for a ride neither wanted, but now yearn for. Will they make it through the turbulence? And if so, at what cost?

Genre: Contemporary Romance/Erotica

Expected Publication Date: May 27, 2014

Excerpt

“What are we doing here?” Maya asked when we pulled up to my shop.

This date was about remembering our first meeting, for her to see how I truly felt.

Taking her face in my hands, I caressed her cheek with the tip of my fingers and leaned forward to ghost my lips over hers.

“Where did we meet, Maya?” I asked, then waited for her reaction. She didn’t disappoint.

A small smile overtook her face. “Here.”

“So where else would I want our first date to be?”

Maya giggled, confusing me. “This isn’t our first date, Talan.”

“No? Are you sure?” She nodded, still laughing at my confused state. “I don’t remember taking you—”

“Shush,” Maya placed her finger over my lips, “our first date happened right here a few months back. The same night we discussed your tattoos.”

“But you said . . .” I trailed off; this having a woman shit was confusing.

“I know what I said, Talan.” She sounded exasperated and all traces of humor left her features. “I asked to date, to make us official.”

“Why didn’t you just say so?” I grumbled while rubbing my temples.

“I did; you just heard what you wanted.” Bitty raised an eyebrow at me. “Now, feed me.”

“You drive me insane.” If I didn’t care for this woman, I would strangle her.

My words were met with another raised brow and a saucy smirk. “Then I’m doing something right.”

I laughed at her reply. What could I say to argue that logic? She had every right to act cocky at the moment. Bitty had me by the balls and knew it.

“Stay.” Turning off the engine of my truck, I unbuckled my seatbelt and got out of the car. Maya stayed inside, waiting on me. “Ready?”

She nodded.

I unbuckled her seatbelt, grabbed her by the waist, and helped her down. Her small frame slithered down my body, rubbing against my hardened cock.

“For you? Since we met.”

“Behave.” My warning was met with defiance.

Maya’s hands grabbed onto the front of my pants. She pulled me forward; my erect shaft nestled between our bodies, pushing against her stomach. “Feed me.”

“Hungry?” I grunted when her right hand dipped inside my waistband.

“Commando?” She moaned, ignoring my question. Maya ran the tip of her fingers around the slit, rubbing the liquid there over my swollen head. I shivered while watching, mesmerized, as she brought the glistening digits toward her lips and sucked.

“Maya, please. Let’s go eat. You have to be starving.”

“I am,” she whimpered, as my flavor danced over her tongue. Maya winked at me then shimmied once more against me. The head of my cock—now purple and swollen—peeked out from the waistband, searching for her touch.

“Quit fucking around, Bitty.” Growling under my breath, I tucked my dick back into my pants, much to her disappointment. It’d been torture not taking her, but it was getting worse than before. We were both so close to that moment and we knew it. “I ordered in.”

“Warned you; I’m hungry.” She ignored my statement and instead pulled me down to her level. Her eyes shone with emotion, deep and as pure as she was. “Don’t care about food.” Maya bit my lip, hard. “Feed me.”

“Fuck.” She killed my will, my need to show her I wanted more from her than just the sweet pussy between her thighs.

“First, food, and then for dessert, I’ll give you my cock,” I whispered—more a plea than a bargain—against her lips. She bit down once more and backed away, leaving my lip bruised and tingling.

“Tempting.” Bitty stepped back. “Convince me.”

“Okay.” I took a step forward and backed her into my truck, my fingers tangling in her hair. She opened her mouth to speak, but my finger over those succulent lips silenced her. “Quiet.”

Maya whined against my hold. My hips kept her in place, taunting her, I ground my hardened length against her.

“We’re going to enter my shop and enjoy all the hard work I’ve put into this date. Nod if you understand.” She did. “I want to enjoy you.” Bitty moaned at this, and swiveled her hips into me. “Feed you. Don’t take that away from me.” At those last words, a soft expression overtook her face and she stilled in my arms.

She sighed. “You win.”

“What was that?” I asked needing to hear her say it again.

“You win.” Maya smiled and pushed me back with a gentle shove. “I want it all. You, me, and this date . . . the small talk and flirting. Maybe even another orgasm at the end of the night?” She was too cute when showing her neediness.

“No more harassing me?” I gave her a playful smile.

“For now.” She winked then pushed me toward the front doors of my shop.

“Stop.” I turned to face her. Maya’s look was confused, but her confusion turned into that burning need I loved when she realized what I’d pulled from my pockets. “Turn around,” I demanded and she complied.

She did. No questions, just obedience. I could get used to that.

“I’m going to cover your eyes.” My words were met with a needy whimper. Maya pressed her body closer to mine. The heat coming off her skin seared me.

“How do you expect me to behave if—”

“Quiet. Not a word,” I whispered into her ear and laid a small kiss on her neck. “Just enjoy.” The small blindfold I’d pulled from my pocket dangled from my finger. Her eyes followed its movement.

I wanted her to see the words etched onto the silk fabric, the ones I’d chosen just for her: Marked.

It said everything I felt. Every one of my pores, every cell in my body wore her stamp—her mark. Now, she would wear mine.

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About the Author

Elena M. Reyes was born and raised in Miami Florida. She is the epitome of a Floridian and if she could live in her beloved flip-flops, she would. As a small child, she was always intrigued with all forms of art—whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her first taste of writing came to her during her fifth grade year when her class was prompted to participate in the D. A. R. E. Program and write an essay on what they’d learned. Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure. It wasn't until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world. She now resides in Central Florida with her husband and son, spending all her down time letting her creativity flow and letting her characters grow.

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Waking Up In Vegas by Stevie Kisner

Synopsis

What’s your name, Beautiful? 

Never mind. It doesn’t matter, and I won’t remember it, anyway.

I’m Tack Morgan, and I’m Las Vegas Magazine’s Sexiest Man. I’m the host of the most listened-to morning drive-time show on Vegas’s FM dial. 

I’m also in therapy for sexual harassment.

My therapist is the one making me write this. The doc says it’ll help me put things into perspective.

To be clear, I don’t have sexual harassment issues. I have sexual frustration issues.

And it’s totally not my fault.

That responsibility rests squarely with the person I’m being accused of harassing. I see her each and every weekday morning at the ungodly hour of 6 a.m.

Funny. I used to think that was the best time of the whole day. I lived for starting my mornings so early, not seeing my bed until many, many hours later.

Unless it was for recreation.

At the risk of sounding cocky, I recreated a lot.

Sex is my sport of choice. Or at least it was, until Jen waltzed through the station door and announced she was my new morning-show co-host.

I swear, she’s developed some sort of pheromone-canceling ESP that follows me around everywhere and cockblocks me at every turn. I haven’t gotten laid in… too long.

Honestly, I haven’t been keeping track. 

Actually, yes, I have. 

It’s been two months. 

Coincidentally, that’s exactly how long Jensen MacKenzie has been my co-host.

I don’t think my balls can get any bluer.

Reviews

Iva's Review

I have stalked Stevie Kisner's facebook page almost daily for the past six months, anxiously waiting for Waking Up in Vegas to be released. Stevie very graciously gave Kota's Book Kollection Blog an exclusive introduction to Tack during our Christmas giveaway and straight away I wanted more! So with that type of anticipation, finally getting to read Waking Up in Vegas was a little scary. I mean - what if it was total shit?

Early morning radio host Tack Morgan is a "shallow man-whore, only concerned about his job, magazine covers and his next one-nighter." That is until Jensen Mackenzie inserts herself into his life and has him wondering how the hell is he going to survive with her cramping his style and messing with his life.

Waking Up in Vegas is written entirely in Tack Morgan's perspective in what is a humourous and honest narration. Stevie Kisner has written a fantastic male character, walking a fine line between a complete arsehole and a regular male. Tack is very confident in himself and his sexual prowess and doesn't see how offensive he comes off to others. He is so open in his thought processes as he narrates the story that you can't help but admire him despite his flippant behaviour towards others.

Jensen Mackenzie is an enigma to Tack. She unknowingly manages to get beneath his skin despite his best efforts. Jensen doesn't act coy and also holds her own against Tack in a battle of wits. She doesn't offend easily, which is a major plus when dealing with Tack and is comfortable within her own skin and is refreshingly natural to both Tack and the reader. Stevie Kisner has written Jensen in a way that allows her to be as big a presence in the story as Tack, despite the reader only knowing her through Tack's observations. 

The book is written almost like a journal in that Tack communicates with the reader. This gives the story so much more impact than a often used dual perspective would have had and highlights the talent of the author in bringing characters to life. It also gives the book a more humourous feel and allows Tack to be himself in a truly honest way. 

What I truly loved about the story was how unique it felt. Stevie Kisner got Tack's character so right that you can love him in an exasperated way right from the beginning. The humour is so brillantly intertwined with the prose that you never stop smiling and sniggering at some of Tack's colourful descriptions of his reactions to Jensen. The plot is fantastic and Jensen is a female character you can admire and respect.  

If there was one thing I hated about the story it was that there was a The End. I overcame this by starting the book again, and once again smiled the whole way through, enjoying it for different reasons the second time. 

So now Stevie Kisner has a problem. 

No longer will I be looking at her Facebook page once a day now that I have read Waking up in Vegas. Nah, now it will be twice daily or twelve times daily, and I'll be sending a friend request!! 

Kota's Review

Meet Tack Morgan…  world class ladies man… I mean man whore, perennial bachelor and Las Vegas Radio DJ.

Meet Jensen Mackenzie, Tack’s new co-host and perennial pain in his arse!

Life is good for Tack, he gets laid…  LOTS, and he has it all set up that he never dips twice.  Women are his buffet.. and then karma must have gotten the shits, because his behaviour starts to catch up to him.

Jensen is new in town, she has her hands full trying to fit into to Tack’s morning show world and settle in Las Vegas.

So where do I start.  I am far from as articulate as Ms Kisner, or Iva for that matter.  But I loved this story. Tack, oh Tack – you made me laugh out loud, physically cringe and cheer for you from the sidelines. Jensen, you have such spunk.  I love your wit, your ability to flirt with the best of them, your fierce independence and most of all your ability to stick it to Tack when he gets out of line.

Stevie Kisner, I love your style.  Your storytelling is brilliant.  Your ability to capture the heart and soul of your characters, and have them literally sitting next to you while you read, makes this story the perfect accompaniment.

Waking up in Vegas is a breath of fresh air.  Tack is a flawed man, but he is not broken, he manages relationships in a particular way because it works for him.  Not because he is traumatised from a past that haunts him, sure his past influences his choices, but he chooses how it defines him.  He is also fully cognisant in choosing when he wants something else.  Tack tells it like it is.  He is hilarious, particularly when he is in blue balls hell! When he sets his sights on something, his journey to get there is real, funny, heartbreaking, compassionate and pure.

Jensen is a strong woman.  She does not need to fix Tack.  She is not broken, damaged, naïve, weak or any of the other traits depicted by our leading ladies.  She is an awesome woman, who knows her mind.  She can talk the talk and walk the walk.  She is funny, sweet, determined and just the perfect companion to Tack in so many ways.  She could so easily be your best friend.

Waking up in Vegas is from Tack’s perspective.  The fact is, Tack says lots of things that make you roll your eyes.  But when Tack tells you exactly what you are thinking while you roll your eyes you can't help but laugh.  Its like this is Tack’s diary, and you, the reader play the part of dear diary.  

Ms Kisner has found the perfect balance of humour, frustration, romance, hope and happy ever after to make this page turning story one you would happily read again and again.

So, those that have read many of my recent reviews have probably noticed I have been in a bit of a slump. Many stories, as perfect as they appear to be have not been tickling my fancy.  But Waking up in Vegas had me reading with a permanent smile etched on my face.  I was laughing out loud, and groaning “Oh Tack…. (and not in a sexual way trust me!) you didn’t…”  I love this story.  Ms Kisner has definitely earned a new fan here.  And you should all follow her, harass her, and demand more of her work, she engages in a way that is different from most, and it is truly enjoyable watching her story unfold.

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About Stevie

I’ve been writing stuff for other people to see since I was just shy of five years old and read my cousin’s copy of ‘Charlotte’s Web.’ I wrote my glowing opinion (and a few study questions) all over the nice tan hardcover. *singing* I got to keep it, I got to keep it… (and I still have it. Somewhere.)

I’ll read anything. Books, magazines, cereal boxes, shampoo bottles, junk mail… and liner notes. Boy HOWDY on the liner notes! I’m a total rock music junkie, and collect old vinyl, ‘cause nothing can beat the intricate details you can see on a twelve-by-twelve album cover. But I don’t discriminate. You can’t pry my mp3 out of my hands most days.

When I’m not reading, I’m writing (both into the wee hours of the morning) and have an unfettered love affair with caffeine in all its magical forms.

I grew up in and around Cleveland, Ohio, spent most of a decade in Sacramento (and consider that home), and currently live in a suburb of Albuquerque, New Mexico with my husband and college-student son. By day, I peddle smut (Seriously, I do. I own an adult store/headshop) and screw around online. Facebook is a giant timesuck, and I love it there (StevieKisner), and you can also find separate (and still useless) ramblings on StevieKisner.com.  

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Ace of Spades by Elle Bright

Synopsis

The stakes are high and the cards are about to fall... Reckless, bad boy rocker Jackson "Black Jack" Blackner has everything a man could want, yet he hides from the pain of his past behind sex and drugs. Lost in a downward spiral, he reaches out to the only person who ever truly cared about him, the childhood friend he pushed away. Promising businesswoman Melody Davis follows all the rules. Until Jackson crashes back into her life and turns her straight-laced world upside down. Dragged into his world of self-destructive indulgence, Melody must fight to save the boy she knew from the man he has become.

Iva's Review

When an author writes a story, a little bit of their heart and soul is put on display. Elle Bright is no exception and the characters within Ace of Spades reflect what a beautiful soul she has.

Ace of Spades by Elle Bright outlines the lives of two troubled children who find friendship and strength in one another to get through life and strive for their dreams despite the cruelty of others. As they get to the cusp of adulthood, certain events unfold to tear them apart, just as they begin to realise how deep their feelings for each other goes. Now, several years later, they need to contend with the destructive lifestyle of a rockstar as well as their own heartbreak if they are ever to become a couple.

Elle Bright breathes new life into an often used storyline, giving it's characters depth and tangible emotions. The real strength of this book is in the first half of the story. I loved Elle's introduction to the characters and the history they had together. It allowed me to empathise with them very quickly and drew me into the story completely.

Melody is a quiet, tender child who grows into a beautiful woman who fails to see that she undervalues herself when it comes to relationships. She is perhaps a little naive, due to being so honest and kind hearted herself, that she doesn't see the flaws and secrets others cover up. Melody is very easy to like, and it isn't hard to imagine her being someone you may have encountered in your life.  

Jackson is sweet, sensitive, funny, talented... and a complete mess. Elle has very successfully written a book about a realistic man who needs the love of a good woman to overcome his demons. You will fall in love with Jackson despite his choices and maybe a little bit because of them.

Once again, Elle's prose is exquisite. She has such a beautiful way with words that makes it very hard to stop reading even for a second. This makes this book an easy read and one that you can devour quickly.

I, admittedly, felt that there could have been another paragraph inserted closer to the end of the book to really get the tears flowing and to draw out the anguish of disappointment, but that is for purely selfish reasons, and the story doesn't lose anything by it not being there.

Overall the story is enjoyable, mainly due to the characters and the wonderful way the author tells the story.

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About the Author

Elle Bright, is the author of the Amazon bestseller, Fall of Darkness, as well as Dark Redemption and Come Back to Me. As a practicing Registered Nurse, Elle specializes in Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care, and Emergency Nursing. Elle received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University.

Elle is a proud member of the Romance Writers of America -- including the Utah and San Diego chapters. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, three children, and their four-legged baby.

Gypsy Brothers Series by Lili St Germain **Spotlight post & Review including Giveaway**

Welcome to Venice Beach, California. Home to the Gypsy Brothers motorcycle club.

Confucius said, “Before embarking upon a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” I planned to dig seven.

 

Seven Sons
(Gypsy Brothers, #1)

Release Date: January 3, 2014

My father was most certainly NOT an innocent man. As the leader of the Gypsy Brothers MC, he was guilty of many things. But he died for a crime that he didn’t commit, framed by an enemy within who then stole his club and everything he had ever worked to protect.

Including my innocence.

When Dornan Ross framed my father, he set into motion a series of events that could never be undone. My father was murdered by Dornan Ross and his sons when I was fifteen years old.

Before my father died, Dornan Ross and his seven sons stole my innocence, branded my skin and in doing so, ensured that their lives would be prematurely cut short. That they would suffer.

I’ve just turned twenty-one, and I’m out for blood. I'm out for revenge.

But I didn't expect to fall for Jase, the youngest brother in the club.

I didn't expect that he would turn my world upside down, yank my heart out of my chest and ride away into the sunset with it.

Now, I'm faced with an impossible choice - Jase, or avenging my fathers death? 

  

Six Brothers

(Gypsy Brothers, #2)

Release Date: February 16, 2014

  I have lied.

I have cheated.

I have given my body and my life to the man who destroyed my family and left me for dead.

I have killed, I have sinned, and worst of all, I have enjoyed the misery of others.

I have licked the salty tears of a father mourning his firstborn son, and nothing has ever tasted so sweet.

I have died, and I have been resurrected, a phoenix from the ashes.

I know I’m going to hell. I’ll burn in the fiery pits alongside Dornan and his sons for the things I’ve done, and for the things I’m about to do.

But I don’t care. It will be worth every lick of the devils flames on my guilty flesh to destroy Dornan Ross.

One down, six to go.  

Five Miles

(Gypsy Brothers, #3)

Release Date: March 31, 2014

My father taught me the importance of an eye for an eye—a cardinal rule, ingrained in every club member.

A life for a life.

Seven lives in payment for an unimaginable list of sins.

People might wonder why I’m doing this. If this vengeance is borne from some noble cause. If I’m trying to prevent others from suffering at the hands of Dornan Ross and his sons.

But I’m no selfless vigilante.

I’m doing this for me. I’m doing it because I want to.

I’m doing this because I just want to be able to sleep at night without seeing their faces.

This is the fate they have earned. The penance for their crimes.

Time to send some of these brothers off with a bang. 

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Four Score

(Gypsy Brothers, #4)

Release Date: May 26, 2014

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Synopsis

Love and hate aren’t all that different.

Two sides of the same coin, the yin and the yang.

Once upon a time, Jason Ross loved me. And now that he knows what I’ve done, I see the love and the hate warring within him.

I see the way he looks at me.

The way he wonders how I could do the things I’ve done.

I hear it in the way he begs me to stop, to leave this life and run away with him.

But there’s only one way I’m leaving LA.

And that’ll be when Dornan and the rest of his sons are dead and buried.

Jase might forgive me for what I’ve done.

But will he forgive me for the crimes I’m yet to commit?

Kota's Review

Four Score is the fourth installment in Ms St Germain’s Gypsy Brothers MC serial.  You cannot read this series out of sequence, should you try, you will not embrace the depth of emotional investment that Ms St Germain has allowed the reader to build with the characters.

Four Score picks up exactly where Five Miles finishes, wondering what the fall out of the Sammi’s (aka Juliette’s) actions will be.  This installment is not as action packed and violence driven as the previous ones, but that does not mean you are left wanting.  In fact, Four Score had my heart racing, and adrenaline pumping all the more.

Dornan’s position hangs in the balance, so Juliette is forced to spend some more time with Jase.  The reasons behind this are clearly explained in the story, but I can’t really tell you here.  Jase knows something is up with ‘Sammi’ and when pieces start to coming together for him, the emotional story that unfolds keeps you gripped.

This is my favourite installment to date, the depth of character development that Ms St Germain has exposed keeps the pages turning so fast.  The vulnerability of the characters, particularly Jase, Elliot and Juliette, leaves them so exposed and very human.  The empathy that the reader feels almost excuses the actions of these characters, and that seems even more plausible by the definitive hatred that Ms St Germain has planted within my mind for the rest of the characters.

Oh… and the end…  HOLY CRAP.  The end leaves you knowing that you cannot possible sit idly by waiting for 21 June 2014, when Three Years is due for release.  And further, knowing where Three Years is taking us - *gulp* I seriously need to see the outcome.  Ms St Germain, this series is brutal, it is passionate, it is intense, it is captivating and it has me on the edge of my seat waiting for revenge to be oh so sweet!

 

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About the Author

Lili writes dark erotica and NA. Her debut serial novel, Seven Sons, is was released in early 2014, with the following books in the series to released in quick succession. Lili quit corporate life to focus on writing and so far is loving every minute of it. Her other loves in life include her gorgeous husband, good coffee, hanging at the beach and running. She loves to read almost as much as she loves to write.

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Taint by S.L Jennings **Promo Post**

Title: Taint

Author: S.L Jennings

Release Date: May 20, 2014

Synopsis

Right now, you’re probably asking yourself two things:

Who am I?

And, what the hell are you doing here? 

Let’s start with the most obvious question, shall we? 

You’re here, ladies, because you can’t f*ck.

Oh, stop it. Don’t cringe. No one under the age of 80 clutches their pearls.

You might as well get used to it, because for the next six weeks, you’re going to hear that word a lot. And you’re going to say it a lot. 

Go ahead, try it out on your tongue. 

F*ck. F***ck.

Ok, good. Now where were we?

If you enrolled yourself in this program then you are wholly aware that you’re a lousy lay. Good for you. Admitting it is half the battle.

For those of you that have been sent here by your husband or significant other, dry your tears and get over it. You’ve been given a gift, ladies. The gift of mind-blowing, wall-climbing, multiple-orgasm-inducing sex. You have the opportunity to f*ck like a porn star. And I guarantee, you will when I’m done with you.

And who am I?

Well, for the next six weeks, I will be your lover, your teacher, your best friend, and your worst enemy. Your every-f*cking-thing. I’m the one who is going to save your relationship and your sex life.

I am Justice Drake. 

And I turn housewives into whores. 

Now…who’s first?

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About the Author

Most known for her starring role in a popular sitcom as a child, S.L. Jennings went on to earn her law degree

from Harvard at the young age of 16. While studying for the bar exam and recording her debut hit album, she also won the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking invention of calorie-free wine. When she isn’t conquering the seas in her yacht or flying her Gulfstream, she likes to spin elaborate webs of lies and has even documented a few of these said falsehoods. 

Some of S.L.’s devious lies:

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THE DARK LIGHT SERIES

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  *  The Dark Prince 

  *  Nikolai (a Dark Light novella)

  *  Light Shadows- coming in 2014

TAINT- releasing in May 20, 2014

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Non Friction by Morgan Parker

Synopsis

After 12 years, 4 months and 1 and 1/2 weeks of marriage, his wife packs up and leaves with their daughter. So he writes an Indie novel. And it becomes a bestseller. Well, sort of. 

His fame brings him the lifestyle of a rockstar, and he has the fan mail (i.e. female undergarments, probably clean) to prove it. 

But seeing his fame, his wife suddenly believes in marriage counseling. Their homework: to create something beautiful for each other. 

So he writes Our Story, his literary secret-weapon that will win his wife back. But in the process he discovers that true love is more than just ticking the right boxes on a checklist.

Kota's Review

Non Friction is my introduction to Morgan Parker’s work.  I am sitting on the fence as to whether or not I am a fan.  That is because my feelings on the book are ambiguous – as in, it made me feel.. not in a good way.. but, it made me feel.

As the blurb says this story is about a man, whose wife up and leaves him ‘suddenly’ after 12 years.  She takes her daughter with her, and he has no idea why. Then he writes his indie ‘bestseller’ and the story goes on...

Meet Morgan,  the lead character – not the author – or is it?  He is an arse.  This character has the emotional depth of a gnat and gives men a bad name.  He is delusional, arrogant and quite frankly scarily ignorant.  I found his association of sex and every interaction between him and a woman completely immature and not funny.  I missed his humour – satirical or not.

Then we have Jennifer, the wife.  Otherwise referred to throughout the whole book as Princess Bitch or Princess Whore, depending on Morgan’s mood.  Jennifer was a right cow.  I am all for walking out on bad marriages if that is what’s best, but her lack of communication skills, her intent to degrade Morgan at every possible opportunity, her lack of care for her daughter, her materialistic attitude and her waste of time and intent with marriage counselling bordered on ridiculous.  There was not one redeeming quality in this woman, and nor could I even understand why Morgan wanted to participate in highly inflated marriage counselling, with a woman who he refers to as a bitch or a whore – for the sole purpose of saving a ‘habit’ which is what his marriage was.

Meet Emma – the ridiculous fan girl, come author, who was married, but sexting with Morgan because she was a fan of his work – every time he put the hard word on her… she pulled his strings, and then wiped her feet on the doormat that he was.  That story line, which was what ultimately led to Morgan’s light bulb moment, was not believable in the least for me.

The relationship between Morgan, Rochelle and Sandy, while becoming clear at the end, was nothing but a relationship of convenience, and just pure random strangeness. 

The task set by the Marriage Counsellor was creative fluff.  The most engaging moment of the book for me was the round table at the Author event, with the ‘twit’.  Now fact or fiction, that had me intrigued especially in light of the current cliques and alleged apparent bullying that occurs within the indie community.

The writing style didn’t work for me either, I found that the structure was so stilted and lacking that I struggled to follow the flow.  There was a lack of creativity in the storytelling for me, with monotony in the words and thoughts expressed.

So with such a harsh review – why am I sitting on the fence?

Exactly because this book made me feel this strongly about these characters.  It made me hate them all with such a passion.  It made me look at the lives of these people and thank god that they play no part in my own. It made me feel extremely sorry for the child in this story, and the fact that these are her role models in life.  It made me feel thankful that it ended, and with a glimmer of hope in the ending that some maturity became evident.   

I am a firm believer that if a book makes you feel something, then the writer must have done something right. It is for these reasons that I am rating Non Friction 3 hearts.

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Sinners MC Box Set by Bella Jewel **Release Blitz with Giveaway**

 

Title: Sinners MC Box Set

Author: Bella Jewel

Available Only from May 19 - 26, 2014 for 99¢

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From Amazon, International & USA Today bestselling author.

You loved all the guys from the MC SINNERS series, so now, for a limited time, you can get all three books, the xmas novella and a BONUS 10,000 words for only 99c!

Here's what you get inside this great set.

Hell's Knights - Book 1 - Join Addison and Cade on a scorching hot journey mixed with emotion, lust and some seriously hot bikers.

Heaven's Sinners - Book 2 - You've met the team, now is your chance to fall in love with the hardest of them all, Spike. His story will keep you on your toes.

Knights' Sinner - Book 3 - We all loved Jackson in the other books, now is your chance to see him find his love. MC President and all round good guy gets a little naughty in this book!

Bikers And Tinsel - Book 3.5 - Join all the bikers and their ladies as they celebrate christmas together.

BONUS 10,000 words - The Sinners now. Are you curious to see what the boys are up to? There's a big surprise at the end, so don't miss it!

Available from May 19th - 26th Only.

Contains adult themes, including one menage scene.

 

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About the Author

Bella Jewel is an Aussie girl through and through. She spent her life in Western Australia, growing up in many different areas of the state. She now currently lives in Perth with her husband, children and mass amounts of pets. She's crazy, fun, outgoing and friendly. Writing is her passion, she started at the young age of 18 but finally got the courage up to publish, and her first novel Hell's Knights was released in August 2013.

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