Review: "Rock Hard", by Olivia Cunning

Format Read: Paperback ARC submitted by Publisher for reviewLength: 448 PagesSeries: Sinners On Tour Book 2Release Date: April 1, 2011Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Formats Available: Trade Paperback, Kindle, NookPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Book Depository, Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Powell’s, IndieBound, Chapters, Kindle

Book Blurb:

Sinner’s lead singer, Sed, had his heart shredded when Jessica left him to pursue her dreams,so when she dances her way back into his life, he’s not sure he’s ready for her brand of pain, or pleasure, again. When she convinces Sed to engage in a benefits with benefits relationship, things seem to be going his way, until one of his fans catches their explicit public display of affection on film and posts it all over the internet.

Will Jessica ever trust Sed again?

And …

Interview: Olivia Cunning + Giveaway

Please join me in giving a warm BLI welcome to autor Olivia Cunning who delighted readers with her sexy erotic novel Backstage Pass, the first story in the Sinners On Tour series that was released in October 2010. Ms. Cunning combines her love of romantic fiction and rock ‘n roll, writing romance centered around rock musicians. Backstage Pass was greeted with rave reviews along with a number of award nominations. Olivia’s next highly anticipated novel Rock Hard, will hit the stands on April 1, 2011!

BLI: Olivia, welcome to Book Lovers! It’s such a thrill to be able to talk to you today.

Olivia: Thanks for having me!

BLI: Olivia can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Olivia: I typically keep my writing life separate from my real life, but I suppose it’s safe to reveal a little of my Clark Kent side. …

Interview: Author Deirdre Martin + Giveaway

Please join me in giving a warm BLI welcome to New York Times Bestselling Author Deirdre Martin today. Ms. Martin has been writing since the age of six and has numerous publications to her credit. I would invite readers to visit her website and peruse her Bio which is impressive. Her most recent novel is the the 10th story in her extremely popular New York Blades series. ICEBREAKER, hit the stands February 1, 2011, and from this reader’s perspective Sinead O’Brien and Adam Perry’s story does not disappoint. In fact, I thoroughly enjoyed ICEBREAKER.

BLI: Deirdre, welcome to Book Lovers Inc. it’s such a pleasure to chat with you today!

DM: Good to chat with you, too!

BLI: Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

DM: Well, I’m really short. …

Review: "ICEBREAKER", by Deirdre Martin

Format Read: Mass Market Paperback purchased by reviewer.Length: 304 PagesSeries: New York Blades Book #10Release Date: February 1, 2011Publisher: Berkley SensationFormats Available: Mass Market Paperback, Kindle, NookPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Book Depository, Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Powell’s, IndieBound, Chapters, Nook, Kindle

Book Blurb:

Good thing high-powered attorney Sinead O’Brien has a rule about never dating clients. Because Adam Perry, the newest star of the New York Blades—and her newest client—has her headed for the penalty box. If only she could prove he’s just another jock…

Adam’s been charged with assault after a borderline hit on another star player, but off the ice he’s a private, no-nonsense guy who knows the Blades are his last shot at Stanley Cup glory. Assembling her case, Sinead tries not to get distracted by Adam’s …

Review: A Lot Like Love by Julie James

Format Read: e-Book ARC provided by Author for reviewLength: 304 PagesRelease Date: March 1, 2011Publisher: Berkley SensationFormats Available: Paperback, e-Book, KindlePurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Book Depository, Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Powell’s, IndieBound, Chapters, Kindle, Nook.

Book Blurb:

The FBI wants her cooperation.

As the daughter of a billionaire and the owner of the city’s top wine store, Jordan Rhodes is invited to the most exclusive parties in Chicago. But there’s only one party the FBI wants to crash: the charity fundraiser of a famous restaurateur, who also happens to launder money for the mob. In exchange for her brother’s release from prison, Jordan is going to be there—with a date supplied by the Bureau.

Agent McCall just wants her.

As the top undercover agent in Chicago, Nick McCall has one rule: never …

Interview: Author Julie James + Giveaway

Please join me in giving a warm BLI welcome to National Bestselling Author Julie James today. In 2008 Julie published her first contemporary romance Just The Sexiest Man Alive which met with rave reviews and it as well as her 2009 book, Practice Makes Perfect, are now available in numerous countries around the world. Last year she delighted readers with Something About You, which along with her first two novels became a National Bestseller. On March 1st, Julie’s latest, highly anticipated contemporary romance A Lot Like Love hits the stands and from this reader’s perspective Jordan Rhodes and Nick McCall’s story does not disappoint.

BLI: Julie! Welcome to BLI, it’s such a thrill to be able to chat with you today! 🙂

Julie: Thanks for having me—I’m thrilled to be here!

BLI: Julie, can you please tell us …

Review: "What She Needs", by Anne Rainey

Format Read: e-Book ARC provided by Author for reviewLength: 54 pagesSeries: A Cape May Book IIIRelease Date: February 22, 2011Publisher: Samhain PublishingFormats Available: e-Book, Kindle, NookPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Kindle, Samhain Publishing, B&N Nook, Books On Board

Book Blurb:

Part 2 of Tory, Devon and Con’s love triangle

Taking turns was never their strong suit…

Devon Mason and Con Walker are sexy, honorable, loving, and completely devoted. In other words, everything Tory looks for in a relationship. But what’s she supposed to buy her two lovers on V Day? Chocolate? How average is that? Their little love triangle is anything but average!

When Con surprises her with a weekend in Cancun, just the three of them, Tory is all over it—until she realizes Con forgot to include Devon in the package. Now their little love triangle is …

Review: "Turn It Up", by Vivian Arend

Format Read: e-Book provided by Novel Sidekick for review courtesy of the AuthorLength: NovelSeries: Turner Twins, Book TwoRelease Date: February 8, 2011Publisher: Samhain PublishingFormats Available: e-Book, KindlePurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Kindle, Samhain Publishing, B&N Nook, Books On Board

She wants it. He’s got it…and a whole lot more.

Maxwell Turner considers his stubborn and resourceful attitude a plus. After all, it usually gets him what he wants—except for Natasha Bellingham. The long-time family friend may be ten years older than he, but so what? He’s plenty old enough to know they belong together. Now all he has to do is convince her.

Over the past few years Natasha’s love life has degenerated into a series of bad clichés. Her biological clock is ticking—loudly. As a proven architect with her own house-design company, she’s financially …

Interview: Author Katie Reus + Giveaway!

Please join us in giving a warm BLI welcome to multi published & talented Author Katie Reus (who also writes as Savannah Stuart)! Katie writes sensual, suspenseful love stories that will curl your toes and keep you turning the pages to find out what happens to her special characters. Katie’s latest publication Dangerous Secrets was released February 7th from Carina Press, and it is a sexy romantic suspense! Be sure and read the end of the post as Katie is offering a generous giveaway!! 🙂

BLI: Thank you so much for joining us here today Katie!

Katie: Thank you for having me, Lea!

BLI: Katie can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Katie: The very condensed, informal bio: I’ve been in love with books since I was a kid and the addiction followed me into adulthood. I finished college, worked …

Review: "Dangerous Secrets", by Katie Reus

Format Read: e-Book Galley provided by NetGalley courtesy of Carina Press
Length: Novel
Release Date: February 7, 2011
Publisher: Carina Press
Formats Available: e-Book, Kindle
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Kindle, Carina Press

Book Blurb:

Isabelle Ballantine has been fighting for independence since she was old enough to walk. Now that she’s finally out from under her father’s shadow, she won’t let anyone stand in her way. It’s tough living on her own, working in a bar and keeping her true identity a secret, but things start to look up when a sexy new stranger walks into her life. After working side by side for weeks, Izzy can’t figure out why he won’t make a move.

To cinch the deal of a lifetime, Adam Marcellus agrees to help Izzy’s eccentric father convince his daughter to move home. He’d assumed Izzy would be another …