Dash by Shantel Tessier Review + Giveaway

~*SYNOPSIS*~

Tabitha Knight has spent the last year of her life in a relationship that made her lose herself. Now that it's over all she wants is a night out and to have some fun. What she gets is much more.

Erik Dashling always finds himself in trouble. One day he finds himself behind bars where he gets offered an opportunity he can't turn down. But what happens when the woman he decides he wants has the power to take it away?

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~*REVIEW BY JODIE RAE*~

DASH is one sexy roller coaster ride. It is told in a dual POV and we get to see Tabatha's and Dash's sides.  I love when I read a book in dual POV because you get each person's thoughts and you get to see the pain or the happiness they are feeling right at that moment. I love it as a reader because there are times when I am reading and I am like what is that person thinking. Shantel is a wonderful author and I have loved all that I have read from her.  Her writing is amazing, and no matter the story or genre, Shantel has the ability to build a strong and great connection to her characters.  She could write a color book and I would still think it's amazing!  

 

This is just the book I needed to read right now; bad boy biker with a big heart who is super sexy, plus a feisty single lady fighting to be independent. I hate cliffhangers but it makes me excited for the next books.

Erik Dashling 'Dash' is a reckless bad boy who is has been in trouble with the law a time or two; speeding and just being reckless.  When he is booked into jail for speeding and not pulling over for the police, he thinks this may be the time his father will not be able to bail him out.  Instead, he gets the opportunity of a lifetime of his dream job racing motorcycles, something he is very good at.

To celebrate his new job he throws a party and meets Tabatha Knight. Dash has one look at Tabatha and knows she is going to be his girl. He will do anything in his power to have her. Tabatha and Dash have a sexy one night stand and she plans to never see Dash again...until she sees him the next day at her house.  Dash's new boss is Tabatha's father.  Tabatha is recently single from a toxic relationship.  She wants to enjoy being single and free from her ex. She does not want anyone in her way until she has her head on straight and gets over her overprotective crazy ex.  Dash has other plans for her and he plans to keep her around for awhile. 

I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast steamy read.  I can't wait for the next book in this series!

~*ABOUT THE AUTHOR*~

Shantel is a Texas born girl who now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her high school sweetheart, who is a wonderful, supportive husband and their three year old little princess. She loves to spend time cuddled up on the couch with a good book.

She is currently working on book two in the Undescribable series. She considers herself extremely lucky to get to be a stay at home wife and mother. Going to concerts and the movies are just a few of her favorite things to do. She hates coffee, but loves wine. She and her husband are both huge football fans, college and NFL. And she has to feed her high heel addiction by shopping for shoes weekly.

Although she has a passion to write, her family is most important to her. She loves spending evenings at home with her husband and daughter, along with their cat and dog.

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More Than I Asked For by T.J Tims Release Day Launch

 

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Book One in the More Than DC series by T.J. Tims

Genevieve Westley lives inside of her head. Her only connection to life; her two best friends, her grandparents, and her heart wrenching emotionally driven artwork.

Finally stepping out of her comfort zone, a night out with her friends has her stepping into the arms of Lucas Alexander.

Lucas has been labeled many things; rock star, CEO, devastatingly handsome panty dropper.

When these two collide their electric chemistry has them racing towards their happily ever after, but is that enough?

Secret after secret bombards them, turning Gen’s peaceful existence to chaos and confusion. With more questions than answers will she give it all up or fight, even if it’s more than she asked for?

~*ABOUT THE AUTHOR*~

Raised on the shores of New Jersey, T.J. began reading romance novels at the age of fourteen when she picked up Elda Minger’s The Dare. From that day forward she hasn’t stopped reading romance novels of all subgenres. She focused on her career, working in a corporate office during the day, and read a novel every single night. One day when pausing to breathe between novels, T.J. found herself married and pregnant! After being laid off and giving birth to her son, she threw herself into being a stay at home mom.

During the day T.J. focuses on her household that is overrun with testosterone; one beefcake husband, one son that takes after beefcake husband, and two male dogs. In the evening she taps away at her keyboard letting her mind play. Be sure to follow T.J. on Facebook for updates.

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The Redemption by S.L. Scott Review

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He was everything she never wanted. Yet, she couldn’t stop thinking about him.

Soulful, amber eyes

A sex, drugs, and rock n’roll reputation

A body that beckoned for sin

Three years ago Rochelle Floros was living her dream come true… then lost it all. On the worst day of her life, the last person she expected to be there for her was a rock star and tabloid favorite. Now, she’s trying to rebuild her life after the tragedy that destroyed her fairytale. Slowly, she found herself captivated by a sexy, bad boy drummer she had known for years.

Rochelle was caught between the grief that shrouded her heart and the charismatic man that made it race. What she didn’t know is if he was being sincere or toying with her heart. The Redemption is about finding the pulse of your soul in the most unlikely places and giving love a chance to grow.

Can what she wants really be what she needs? With his rhythm and her passion, can they make music together? Or will their harmony be lost forever?

~*EXCERPT*~
 I pull my hand away slowly, leaving all the feelings we were developing behind in
the palm of his hand. “The timing is wrong.”
“Bullshit!”
Startled, I jump in my seat.
Lowering his voice, he says, “That’s a cop out. I know you feel something for me.
I see how you react because I also feel it when I’m around you. There’s something here
and you’re just scared.”
“Scared of what?”
“Scared to have a life without Cory and thinking you have to justify it to others.
The problem with that is that when you start justifying it, it will make you feel like your
love for Cory was less. It wasn’t. It’s just different. He’s not here, Rochelle.”
“Stop it. Stop talking about Cory and take me home.”
“Now you want to stop talking about him?” He looks surprised. “I can’t win with
you when it comes to him.” He shifts the car into drive.
“This is not a competition, Dex.”
Disappointment slides onto his face. “Then why is he being shoved in my face
every time we make a move?”
“This is one of the reasons why we won’t work. We see things very differently.”
“One of the reasons? Name another because from where I sit, we fit like two
puzzle pieces clicking together.”
“You’re a supposed recovering addict. You have sex with anyone who offers.
“That’s it. Right there. You play like you know who I am, but you don’t. That’s
why the lies are so easily believed. I can tell what you’re doing. You’re giving me an out
that I don’t want. You’re allowing yourself to believe the worst about me to ease your
conscience, but it won’t—”
“You know what? Not everything is about you and your past. You lost a band
mate and friend, but I lost my soulmate!”

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~*REVIEW BY LO*~

I've rated The Redemption by S.L. Scott with FOUR LEAVES! I haven't read The Resistance yet which is a standalone as well but has the same characters and background as The Redemption. After reading The Redemption, I will definitely go back and read The Resistance.  

This read is such an emotional read. The story starts out with Rochelle mourning a very deep loss. I am pulled in and am mourning with her from page one. She needs someone to lean on in her time of need and Dex is that person. Dex is a band member and friend of Cory, Rochelle's late husband. He is in such a bad place because he loved Cory as well. Rochelle and Dex are there for each other during this hard time. 

Years go by and Rochelle and Dex still aren't over the loss of Cory. They both are attracted to each other but feel guilt with their feelings because of their connection with Cory. Throughout the whole story they are trying to work through their feelings, both happy and sad, and I felt it the whole way. I was happy and laughing one minute and crying the next. 

It's the mark of a great author when you feel almost every emotion that there is while reading one story. This is what S.L Scott managed to do with The Redemption. If I were you, I would one-click both The Resistance and The Redemption right away. I know I won't let another S.L Scott book get by without it being at the top of my to-read list!

~*ABOUT THE AUTHOR*~

S.L. Scott is a former high-tech account manager with a journalism degree pursuing her passion for telling stories. She spends her days escaping into her characters and letting them lead her on their adventures.
Live music shows, harvesting jalapenos and eating homemade guacamole are her obsessions she calls hobbies.
Scott lives in the beautiful Texas hill country of Austin with her husband, two young sons, two Papillons and a bowl full of Sea Monkeys.
Her novels include Naturally, Charlie, Good Vibrations, and A Prior Engagement.


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