Tested by Her Web Master by Normandie Alleman Review + Giveaway

~*SYNOPSIS*~

He's my addiction, my love—my life. He's my Dominant—my everything. He's changed me, and I never want to go back. But now, he's asking for too much. Going too far. It's out of my comfort zone--not who I am. I'll swallow my pride and face my fears But something tells me he has ulterior motives for this extreme request, and I will get to the bottom of it. That is, if I can pass his test.

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~*EXCERPT*~

As I lay there, legs spread wide for him, panting with desire, I remembered why I agreed to the plethora of embarrassing, humiliating predicaments he put me in—because he knew how to take me to heights of bliss I’d never experienced before. As strange as it was, I could trust him to put my needs and my happiness at the top of his priority list, and I knew he would always do right by me. “I’ve got something new for us to play with tonight. A gift actually.” He stood over me, shirtless, and I tried to focus on his words rather than the ripples of his torso. Lying on my back, wrists and ankles bound with my legs in the air, it felt incredibly naughty to be receiving a present in such a vulnerable and aroused state. “What is it?” “I’ll go get it.” He left the room for a minute. When he returned he carried what looked like a jeweler’s box. It was long and skinny—the kind used to house necklaces. A white bow topped the package, and he held it under my nose for me to inspect. An awkward laugh bubbled up from my throat. “I can’t really open it.” His intense, dark eyes pierced mine. “Use your teeth.” He brought the gift so close to my lips it was almost touching, and I bobbed my head forward, taking a piece of the white grosgrain ribbon between my teeth. I yanked my head back, loosening the wrapping. “Good girl,” he said with a wink. “I’ll get the rest of it for you.” “Thank you, Sir.” He ripped the paper off, tossing it to the floor. Then he opened the sapphire-blue velvet case that had been underneath. A bright, dark-silver strand of pearls gleamed up from the cream-colored satin they nested against. “Pearls?” He smirked. “I knew you’d already have some white ones.” I nodded. “I do. But these are beautiful, Quentin. What are they, black pearls or some other kind?” “You’re right. They’re the black ones. But it’s not as much what they are as what I’m going to do to you with them.”

~*REVIEW BY JODIE RAE*~

Tested by Her Webmaster is the intense continuation of Quentin and Sophie’s relationship. In this second book the author takes us on a crazy and delicious journey between Quentin and Sophie. We get to learn more about the characters that I fell in love with from book one. This book has a little bit of everything in it: sexiness, jealously, love, heartache, pain, and hidden pasts that play a starting role in their epic roller coaster love story.  To me, this book is so much more than sex. This story is so unique it keeps you intrigued from the beginning and right until the last word in the book. I also want to point out there is a cliffhanger in this book and the next book will be coming out in the next couple of months. This leaves me with… Normandie Alleman, I really don’t know if I should kiss you or just give you the cold shoulder?!

 

This story picks up where the first book left off.  Quentin and Sophie are making their long distance work as they try to see each other twice a month.  Since Quentin is the master of kinkiest he suggested trying to bring some excitement into their relationship: a trainee that wants to become a Dom. As BA and Sophie develop a relationship with each other online, it brings out a different side of Sophie. She doesn’t want to develop feelings for BA because she loves Quentin.  As time goes by she starts having feelings for BA because he is there for her in ways Quentin cannot.  When you as a reader find out more information about BA, your jaw will drop!!! Which leaves us with a great a cliffhanger, even though it’s horrible, it’s still a genius ending!!

 

I am looking forward to the third book for so many reasons and finally finding out answers! I am so excited and anxious to know how everything ends up for Sophie and Quentin!

~*ABOUT THE AUTHOR*~

A former psychologist, Normandie has always been fascinated by human behavior. She loves writing quirky characters that are all too human. Fiber arts, baking, and Pinterest are a few of her favorite pastimes. She lives on a farm with a passel of kids, an adorable husband, and a pet pig who’s crazy for Red Bull.

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Hopeless Vows by Rachael Duncan Review + Giveaway

~*SYNOPSIS*~

It was a modern take on an arranged marriage that was supposed to lead to my happily ever after. The rules were simple: 

1. Marry a complete stranger chosen for you by professionals.

2. Live together as man and wife for eight weeks while cameras record your every move.

3. Make a decision to stay together or get a divorce.

Call me crazy, but I had complete faith in the process, until I saw who was waiting for me at the end of the aisle.

Austin James has never met me, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know him. With no other choice, I say my vows and pray I can make it through the next eight weeks. Then I’ll leave. What connects us is my best kept secret, and I’ll protect it at all costs even if that means walking away from the only person I’ve ever cared about.

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~*EXCERPT*~

The longer this experiment goes on, the more I fall for him, and the more the deceit eats at me. When I lie awake some nights, it crawls up my body, tickling my skin, reminding me that underneath, I’m a horrible human being. Deceitful. Cowardly. Manipulative. Selfish. All negative adjectives, and all describe me. He’ll never find out, taunts an inner voice. What’s worse is that it also tells me it’s okay to keep this from him. That the two of us can live out this fantasy unscathed and content. As delusional as my inner voice is, I find myself clinging to it like a leech, feasting on the lie.

~*TEASERS*~

~*REVIEW BY JODIE RAE*~

Jillian Taylor is twenty-eight and works as a columnist for a fashion magazine.  Jillian past haunts her everyday and decides she needs to stop living in the past and start a new future.  Jillian has been in one failed relationship after another and resorts to applying for a reality show called "First Come Marriages."  The show is about an updated way of arranged marriage. After meeting for the first time at their wedding, the couple starts their married life with the camera around them. After eight weeks they will have to decide if they want to continue their relationship or go through a divorce.

 

 As Jillian begins to walk down the aisle she stops dead in her tracks because she knows who her husband is going to be:  Austin James.  He is part of why she is running from her past and never in her wildest dreams thought she would be matched up with him. 

Austin will be your new book boyfriend because he has all the qualities that make for one of the best I have ever read in a book lately.  Austin is funny, sexy, charming, and he adores Jillian so much and invests everything he can to make the relationship work. All through the book you are wondering what is going to happen, what is the secret, and will they work out in the end? This story sucks you in. Leaving you feeling everything that Austin and Jillian are feeling. You are wanting them to have the perfect happily ever after.

This is the first book I have read by Rachael Duncan and it will not to be my last! This book is a FIVE LEAVES review but I wish I could give it more leaves because of how good it is!! I loved Rachel's writing style and how easily everything flows together.  The dialogue is crisp and the setting of the story will transport you seamlessly.  This book gives you all the feels from the heartwarming to gut-wrenching.  To say I was shocked by the secret is an understatement, I would have never imagined what had happen to Austin and Jillian. It was amazing and I loved how the story played out!!

~*ABOUT THE AUTHOR*~

Rachael Duncan is an Army wife to her amazing husband, Steven, and mother to their beautiful daughters, Natalie and Zoe. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and went off to graduate from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in political science. With initial plans to work in politics, she moved to Washington, D.C. and worked on Capitol Hill for a House Representative. After a short time, she realized it wasn't for her and began pursuing other careers until she started writing. She's author of Tackled by Love and The Lies and Truth Duet.

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RoomHate by Penelope Ward Review + Giveway

~*SYNOPSIS*~

From New York Times Bestselling Author, Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.

Sharing a summer house with a hot-as-hell roommate should be a dream come true, right?

Not when it’s Justin…the only person I’d ever loved…who now hates me.

When my grandmother died and left me half of the house on Aquidneck Island, there was a catch: the other half would go to the boy she helped raise.

The same boy who turned into the teenager whose heart I broke years ago.

The same teenager who’s now a man with a hard body and a hardass personality to match.

I hadn’t seen him in years, and now we’re living together because neither one of us is willing to give up the house.

The worst part? He didn’t come alone.

I’d soon realize there’s a thin line between love and hate. I could see through that smug smile. Beneath it all…the boy is still there. So is our connection.

The problem is…now that I can’t have Justin, I’ve never wanted him more.

Author's note – RoomHate is a full-length standalone novel. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

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~*EXCERPT*~
His eyes darted to the side, and he noticed me standing there. We just stared at each other. It was ironic, but the only times I could ever feel the remnants of our old connection were in fleeting moments of silent eye contact. Sometimes moments of silence spoke the loudest.

I left him alone again, making my way back down the hall and into the restaurant to tend to the customers I’d been ignoring.

Things really started to get busy. Without Jade working tonight, we were short-staffed, and I was having a hard time keeping up with the orders. Sandy’s had indoor and outdoor seating. Normally, I would only be working one section, but tonight I was going back and forth between the two.

It was nice out, so I knew they would have Justin performing outside. I kept glancing over to the small stage to see if he was there. It was past eight, and he hadn’t made an appearance yet.

Sometime close to eight-thirty, I was in the middle of serving a large party of ten when I first heard it: the chilling sound of a soulful voice that was not familiar in the least. He gave no introduction. No warning. He just started to sing out the first few words, followed by the strum of his guitar. The song that Justin had chosen to start with was a cover of Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers.

The entire room soon quieted down, and all eyes were on the stunning blond male specimen with the spotlight shining down on him. Despite the fact that I was carrying a large round tray of dirty dishes, I couldn’t move. The vibration of his thick, smoky singing voice had completely paralyzed me, penetrating my body and soul.

Aside from the lone teardrop that fell the night he lost it on me during steak dinner, I hadn’t shed any more tears—until now. It was all too much. Hearing how different his voice sounded, how he’d trained it over the years, was a wake-up call as to how much I had missed. All of the hours of practice that must have gone into honing that beautiful voice, and I wasn’t there for any of it. The guilt, the emotions, the reality of a decade gone…everything started to pummel me at once. Not to mention the song—about a girl leaving. It probably had nothing to do with me, but in my mind, it sure as hell felt like it did.

~*REVIEW BY VANESSA*~

I had a hard time rating this book because reading the first part of the book was a little tough. I was having a hard time connecting with the characters and it seemed a little rushed. But once you get past the first couple chapters and into part two of the book it really picks up and I enjoyed the book which was why I gave it the leaves I did. I can’t explain too much of the book only because some key twist in the book lead to make one incredible build up but I will say what I can. I do recommend this book so if you can definitely get your hands on this!! Amelia and Justin were the friends at first; having met because of Amelia’s Nanas house being right next door to his family. Growing up Amelia’s Nana raise not just her but him as well and as they got older it was harder and harder for Justin to hide how much he loved Amelia. When a huge secret is revealed, fifteen year old Amelia runs away to live with her father and in doing so ends up breaking Justin’s heart. When Amelia’s Nana passes away years later she finds out that the house her Nana raised them in was going to be split half to her and half to Justin. The two ended on bad terms and hadn’t spoken to one another in a long time and on their first encounter Justin is mean and spiteful while she just takes his angry and snippy comments in stride. Amelia just got out of a relationship with a cheating boyfriend and doesn’t need the instant attraction to Justin; to make matters a little worse Justin brought his girlfriend, Jade, to the house to stay. Amelia and Jade become somewhat friends and one night when Jade gets a call to go back to New York, Justin gets sick and Amelia steps in to take care of him. As much as Justin tries to continue to hate Amelia he knows he can’t and they slowly start to become friends again despite their mutual attraction to one another. When Justin and Jade go to leave, Amelia finds out some life changing information; with their new found friendship Justin is hesitant to leave but Amelia knows that if he stays and doesn’t go away, their attraction will hurt people they love. Flash forward some odd months and the two end up right back at the beach house again both single trying to fight the attraction because neither wants to lose the other but both can’t seem to stay away. Life gets in the way at the worst time but will these two prevail and come out together finally after all these years or will the cards never be in their favor?

~*ABOUT THE AUTHOR*~

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author. She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor, before switching to a more family-friendly career. She is the proud mother of a beautiful 11-year-old girl with autism and a 9-year-old boy. Penelope and her family reside in Rhode Island.

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