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Blog Tour + Guest Post & Giveaway: Rules of Seduction by Joya Ryan

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Welcome to today’s stop on the blog tour for Rules of Seduction by Joya Ryan! We have a special guest post from the author today!

Joya’s Rules of Seduction

To be honest, I’m probably not the best person to give advice on how to seduce. I can tell you what has not worked for me before though! (Not sure that’ll be helpful, but let’s see!)

In my eighteen year old mind, I was on a mission to seduce this hot nerdy guy I met at a party. He was the quiet stoic type. Tall, dark eyes, smart. You know the type. He could melt your panties by whispering sweet nothings in binary code into your ear (that seriously happened once but that’s another story.) Anyway, with all my super fly swagger (I had zero) and my confidence (less than zero) I decided that I was going to go talk him. All the education I’d received in the art of seduction came from watching Days of Lives way too much during my teen years. So when I approached the hot nerd, I had realized I was staring him down with evil eyes whispering, “You shall be mine…oh yes…you shall be mine.”

Clearly this guy didn’t appreciate soap operas…

But I bounced back quickly, assure him I was humming this new song on the radio and not talking to the voices in my head.

To this day, I’m not sure he believed me.

Though he was a bit quiet, shy even, I thought that meant I should be louder to help offset the long pauses of silence between us. Then, with my brilliant seduction skills firing up, I adjusted my train conductor’s hat (because it was early 2000’s and those were cool) and told a joke.

Yep, a joke.

Only, I forgot the punch line, messed up the opening and I stood there spilling out random words that made no sense. It did however make him laugh. Which made me laugh…

Laugh so hard I snorted.

So this little piggy got instantly mortified, but the hot nerd just smiled and said, “You’re a little weird, and I like it a lot.”

That was it. Those few words, followed by a date at the pancake shop down the street and I was certain I’d mastered the art of seduction.

To recap: If you want to seduce someone, just follow three easy steps:

  1. Zero in on your target and mumble to yourself as you approach.
  2. Have nothing of substance to talk about, continue mumbling awkwardly until you think you’ll die of embarrassment then cap it off with a big ol’ snort.
  3. Always wear a train conductor hat.

These sure fire steps to seduction will absolutely get some kind of response. I can’t guarantee what kind of response…but you’ll get one! And no matter what you do, don’t discount any of the steps! I just asked my husband and he concluded that the seduction laid somewhere between the snort/laugh and the conductor hat. Good luck to you, and seduce on!

Rules of Seduction by Joya Ryan

Rules of Seduction by Joya Ryan
Series: Serve #7 (full reading order below)
Release Date: June 9th 2015
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He’ll be the dream and the dirty fantasy…

Through with both her controlling ex and relationships, Ava Webber is determined to explore the spicy and sometimes forbidden appetites of the exclusive BDSM nightclub, Serve. Here, she’ll get exactly what she needs…as long as it’s from a man she doesn’t know.

Nolan Hart ensures that Serve’s clients get what they want, how they want it. But with one look at the curvy brunette, Nolan knows he’s the man to fulfill her desires. As the anonymous lover, he’s Ava’s dirtiest fantasy. Outside of Serve, he’s her charming, smartass friend.

But Nolan wants more. More than Ava is willing to give. And as long as the blindfold stays on, she’ll never discover that the two men she’s falling for are one and the same…

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Reading Order: Serve series

Owned by Fate by Tessa Bailey Exposed by Fate by Tessa Bailey Mistaken by Fate by Katee Fate Betting on Fate by Katee Robert
Driven by Fate by Tessa Bailey Protecting Fate by Katee Robert Rules of Seduction by Joya Ryan Bind Me Before You Go by Harper Kincaid

#1 ~ Owned by Fate (Tessa Bailey): Ebook • Goodreads
#2 ~ Exposed by Fate (Tessa Bailey): Ebook • Goodreads
#3 ~ Mistaken by Fate (Katee Robert): Ebook • Goodreads
#4 ~ Betting on Fate (Katee Robert): Ebook • Goodreads
#5 ~ Driven by Fate (Tessa Bailey): Ebook • Goodreads
#6 ~ Protecting Fate (Katee Robert): Ebook • Goodreads
#7 ~ Rules of Seduction (Joya Ryan): My Review • Ebook • Goodreads
#8 ~ Bind Me Before You Go (Harper Kincaid): Ebook • Gooodreads (July 21, 2015)

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I am a mother and a wife. I love to read, write, bake, cook, barbecue, baste, flambe’…basically anything regarding food you can assume my involvement. I also have terrible dance moves and unleash them upon the general public often.

If you want to know more about me or the books I write, come check out my site! www.JoyaRyan.com

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Blog Tour + Favorite Lines & Giveaway: Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille

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Welcome to today’s stop on the tour for Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille!

Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille

Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille
Series: Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club #2 (full reading order below)
Release Date: June 2nd 2015
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She’s Holding on Tight.

As a teen, Dawn ran from a life on the streets straight into the arms of Jimmy “Mad Dog” Sanchez, a biker who promised to be her knight in shining armor. But his love was just another cage. Years later, Dawn’s former life still has its hooks in her and she’ll do whatever it takes to break free. When Cade “Ryder” O’Connor, a member of a rival club, makes her an offer, Dawn finds herself in a different, hotter kind of trouble with one irresistible Sinner…

Will He Give Her the Ride of Her Life?

Cade is an outlaw biker with allegiance to one thing and one thing only: The Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club. But when it comes to the stunningly sexy, fiercely independent Dawn Delgado, Cade finds himself…hungrier for more. Trouble is on Dawn’s heels and he wants to be the answer to her prayers, whether she wants him to be or not. What can’t be denied is the red-hot attraction between them. However, as they fall deeper, the danger rises and Cade may have to sacrifice it all…in Beyond the Cutby New York Times bestselling author Sarah Castille.

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Now here are Sarah Castille’s favorite lines from Beyond the Cut! ❤

Favorite Lines from Beyond the Cut:
  1. “You are mine,” he whispered. “Mine to hold. Mine to protect. Mine to love.”
  2. “If you want a taste of me, you’re gonna have to be mine.”
  3. “Always a pleasure to find you sniffing around my girl, but I’m afraid I don’t have time to toss you around today.”
  4. “I’m here for you. Anything I am and anything I have is yours.”
  5. “Nothing a biker likes more than soft and sweet with a sassy inside.”
  6. Dawn studied him for a minute, considering. “Yours.” She leaned up and kissed him and he lost the last threads of his control.

Reading Order: Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club series

Rough Justice by Sarah Castille Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille Sinner's Steel by Sarah Castille

#1 ~ Rough Justice: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#2 ~ Beyond the Cut: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#3 ~ Sinnter’s Steel: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads (Oct. 6, 2015)

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Sarah CastilleNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sarah Castille worked and travelled abroad before trading her briefcase and stilettos for a handful of magic beans and a home near the Canadian Rockies. She writes contemporary erotic romance and romantic suspense featuring blazingly hot alpha heroes and the women who tame them. Her books include the bestselling “Redemption” fighter romance series, and the dark, gritty Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club romance series.

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Blog Tour + Excerpt & Giveaway: Sweet Ache by K. Bromberg

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Happy Release Day to K. Bromberg! Sweet Ache is now available!

Sweet Ache by K. Bromberg

Sweet Ache by K. Bromberg
Series: Driven #6 (full reading order below)
Release Date: June 2nd 2015
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The New York Times bestselling author of Slow Burn turns up the heat when a sexy bet turns into so much more….

Hawkin Play, the bad boy rock star with a good guy heart, has lived a lifetime of cleaning up after his twin brother’s mistakes. Hunter’s most recent screwup could land Hawke in jail and risk the band’s future. Hawke agrees to guest lecture at a local college to stay in the judge’s good graces—and a bet with his bandmate to seduce his sexy teaching assistant is icing on the cake.

Quinlan Westin is harder to bed than Hawke imagined. She knows his type and is determined to avoid the rocker at all costs—even if their attraction runs deeper than simple lust.

Just as Hawke might finally be winning over the girl, his brother has other plans. When Hunter realizes his twin finally has a weakness, he’ll stop at nothing to take advantage….

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Quinlan

I walk toward him, the sight of him slightly unkempt with a carefree smile he hasn’t possessed for days calls to my libido on so many levels it’s ridiculous. He brings a shot of something to his mouth and I don’t even give a second thought to what it is because I know I’ll taste it on my lips momentarily.

He hums deep in his throat when I step up into his body and there is something so inherently sexy about the sound—knowing that I caused that reaction—that together with the feel of his firm body against mine lets me know there will be no interruptions this time.

He looks at me, eyes darkening and one hand sliding beneath my shirt a beat before our lips meet in a hungry, no-holds-barred kiss. His empty bottle clatters on the counter behind him so that his other hand can join in the temptation. I lose myself in the taste of the tequila on his tongue, and the hypnotizing feeling of his hands on my body.

The music thumps hard around us, the noise buzzes, and the faint scent of cigarette smoke wafts in from outside but it’s as if none of it hits me because I’m consumed by everything about him: his taste, his cologne, the groan I can’t hear but can feel against our connected chests, the heat of his body. I don’t care who’s watching because it’s almost as if the overwhelming emotions that he’s experienced all week long are manifesting themselves into our mutual desperation.

“Upstairs. Now,” he murmurs against my lips, and I’ve never heard more perfect words. He grasps the bottle of tequila behind him in one hand and my hand in the other without saying anything further and walks with purpose through the crowd. I can’t see his face but he must have a determined look on it because not one person stops him to talk when that’s been the norm for the evening thus far. At the bottom of the stairs, I catch the eyes of the three wannabe women and just smirk. Call me bitchy, but I can’t help it, I’m with the one they were hoping to land tonight.

Reading Order: Driven series

Driven by K. Bromberg Fueled by K. Bromberg Crashed by K. Bromberg Raced by K. Bromberg
Slow Burn by K. Bromberg Sweet Ache by K. Bromberg Hard Beat by K. Bromberg

#1 ~ Driven: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#2 ~ Fueled: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#3 ~ Crashed: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#4 ~ Raced: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#5 ~ Slow Burn: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#6 ~ Sweet Ache: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#7 ~ Hard Beat: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads (Nov. 3, 2015)

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K. BrombergNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling author K. Bromberg is that reserved woman sitting in the corner who has you all fooled about the wild child inside of her—the one she lets out every time her fingertips touch the computer keyboard.

lives in Southern California with her husband and three children. When she needs a break from the daily chaos of her life, you can most likely find her on the treadmill or with Kindle in hand, devouring the pages of a good, saucy book.

On a whim, K. Bromberg decided to try her hand at this writing thing. Her debut novels, Driven, Fueled, and Crashed of The Driven Trilogy were well received and went on to become multi-platform bestsellers as well as landing on the New York Times and USA Today lists. Her other works include a short story, UnRaveled, and a companion piece to The Driven Trilogy titled Raced. She is currently working on three stand alone Driven novels, Slow Burn, Sweet Ache, and Hard Beat. She also plans to release a novel addressing the 10 year gap at the ending of Crashed in late fall 2015.

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Release Day Blitz + Excerpt & Giveaway: Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille

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Meet Cade & Dawn in Beyond the Cut! The newest addition to the Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club Series is NOW LIVE!

Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille

Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille
Series: Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club #2 (full reading order below)
Release Date: June 2nd 2015
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SHE’S HOLDING ON TIGHT.

As a teen, Dawn ran from a life on the streets straight into the arms of Jimmy “Mad Dog” Sanchez, a biker who promised to be her knight in shining armor. But his love was just another cage. Years later, Dawn’s former life still has its hooks in her and she’ll do whatever it takes to break free. When Cade “Ryder” O’Connor, a member of a rival club, makes her an offer, Dawn finds herself in a different, hotter kind of trouble with one irresistible Sinner…

WILL HE GIVE HER THE RIDE OF HER LIFE?

Cade is an outlaw biker with allegiance to one thing and one thing only: The Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club. But when it comes to the stunningly sexy, fiercely independent Dawn Delgado, Cade finds himself…hungrier for more. Trouble is on Dawn’s heels and he wants to be the answer to her prayers, whether she wants him to be or not. What can’t be denied is the red-hot attraction between them. However, as they fall deeper, the danger rises and Cade may have to sacrifice it all…in Beyond the Cutby New York Times bestselling author Sarah Castille.

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“We never danced before,” she said softly. Her breath was sweet, citrusy, and he was tempted to lick that sugar from her lips, but uncertainty held him back.

“We never did a whole lot of anything before except fuck.” Exactly what he wanted to do now. And afterward, maybe they could talk, or do what couples did, although never having really been part of a couple, he didn’t know what that would be. Watch TV? Go for a ride? Fuck some more?

“Maybe that’s ’cause that’s all we’re good for together.”

That gave him pause. Yes, he enjoyed sex with Dawn, but he genuinely liked her. She was smart, sweet, sensitive, and funny. She had more grit and determination than anyone he’d met, working three jobs, putting up with Shelly-Ann, never giving up hope she’d get her girls back. He wanted to spend more time with her, but she was always running away.

“Well, we gotta have something together, because now you’re wearing my cut and there’s no turning back.” He brushed his fingers through her beautiful long, blond hair. They had that in common. But Dawn was soft, where he was hard. Curved where he was straight. Sweet where he was bitter.

“If you’d told me three weeks ago I’d be in a biker bar, dancing with a biker and wearing a cut, I’d never have believed you. This was the last thing I ever thought I wanted. Me. A biker’s old lady again.”

His old lady. He liked the sound of it. He liked watching the words on her lips, tumbling over the silky softness and into his heart. Three weeks ago, sitting in his booth at Peelers with Delilah in his lap, he never would have believed he’d have an old lady. “Say it again.”

She licked her lips, and the sight of her little pink tongue made him hard.

“Old lady.”

“My old lady. Say it.”

Dawn studied him for a minute, considering. “Yours.” She leaned up and kissed him and he lost the last threads of his control.

Reading Order: Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club series

Rough Justice by Sarah Castille Beyond the Cut by Sarah Castille Sinner's Steel by Sarah Castille

#1 ~ Rough Justice: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#2 ~ Beyond the Cut: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#3 ~ Sinnter’s Steel: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads (Oct. 6, 2015)

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Sarah CastilleNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sarah Castille worked and travelled abroad before trading her briefcase and stilettos for a handful of magic beans and a home near the Canadian Rockies. She writes contemporary erotic romance and romantic suspense featuring blazingly hot alpha heroes and the women who tame them. Her books include the bestselling “Redemption” fighter romance series, and the dark, gritty Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club romance series.

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Blog Tour + Sawyer Interviews the Cold Fury Players & Giveaway: Zack by Sawyer Bennett

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Welcome to today’s stop on the blog tour for Zack by Sawyer Bennett! We have some special guests here on the blog – please welcome Sawyer Bennett and the Cold Fury players!!!

Sawyer Interviews the Cold Fury Players

I had a chance to sit down with the boys from the Carolina Cold Fury and asked them a handful of fan questions. Cold Fury Captain, Alex Crossman, as well as linemen Garrett Samuelson and Zack Grantham are here with me.

Alright guys, I have a handful of questions from some of your biggest fans. Think you’re up for this?

ALEX: “We’re ready.”

Excellent. Hockey is a physically demanding sport and requires you to stay in top physical condition. What sort of routine do you follow to stay in shape?

ALEX: *snorts* Do you want the answer pre or post-Sutton?
GARRETT: *howls in laughter* Dude, you know she’ll kill you if you talk about sex in an interview.
ZACK: *shakes his head in disbelief*
ALEX: Obviously during the season, we have practices and team drills, plus a pretty rigorous weight room regimen. In the off season, there is a group of Cold Fury members that meet regularly to run and hit the weight room. We attend whenever our schedules allow.

How do you cope when you are injured?

ZACK: I’ll take this one, since I spent a significant amount of time recently injured and in rehab. I’m not going to lie. It sucks. You spend so much of your life working toward a goal, and once you’ve achieved that goal, you spend your time making sure you stay on top of your game. You always strive to be your best. Then something happens that prevents you from being your best and it sends your world into a tailspin.

My situation obviously had a lot of other outside factors that contributed, but the most important thing you can do is follow your doctor’s orders. Rest when you’re told to rest. Go to therapy when you’re told to go to therapy. And most importantly, don’t let yourself return to the game before you’re ready. The damage could be much worse than the reward.

GARRETT: *places a hand on Zack’s shoulder in a show of support*

What drives you to keep playing the game day after day, week after week?

GARRETT: There is nothing better than stepping onto the ice and having 20,000+ fans screaming for your team. The adrenaline is unreal. As grueling as practices and conditioning are, the games are what make it worthwhile.
ALEX: And The Cup, man. The Stanley Cup. The thought of kissing that beast and lifting it up in the air in victory? That’s what it’s all about.

What is your life plan after hockey?

ALEX: I want to help Sutton at the center. The work she’s doing there is so important and I want to help make a difference.
SAWYER: Really? After all the fuss you made?
ALEX: That’s before I knew Sutton. That’s before I really knew myself.
ZACK: I’d love to get more involved in Ben’s school. Maybe coach his little league team or something.

What is your favorite sport to watch or play outside of hockey?

GARRETT: Golf. There is nothing like hitting the links with Alex, or some of the other guys, having a couple beers, and enjoying a beautiful North Carolina day.

Would you want your children to follow in your footsteps?

ALEX: Only if they want to. I’ve lived a life where I was forced to participate in something I didn’t want to do. I wouldn’t wish that on any kid. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves with that whole kid thing though.
ZACK: Same. I would never force Ben to participate in anything he didn’t want to do. But if he did want to play, I’d be sure to give him all the necessary tools to be successful.

Alright, two more questions and then I’ll let you guys get back to practice. Travel away from loved ones is hard. How do you stay connected?

GARRETT: FaceTime is basically the greatest thing ever created. Olivia and I are big fans. BIG fans.
ALEX: *snickers* Looks like I’m not the only one that is going to have a pissed woman waiting for me at home.
GARRETT: Hey, the road gets lonely. What can I say?
ALEX: Hey, I’m not knocking it. I never knew how great phone sex could be until I met Sutton.
ZACK: God, I love phone sex.
GARRETT: And the photos. So. Many. Photos.
ALEX: So many photos, so few clothes.
ZACK: You’re killing me right now.
SAWYER: I feel like it’s time to move on to the next topic.
ALEX: *shifts uncomfortably in his chair* Yeah, that’s probably a good idea.

Last one, and honestly, I’m not sure this one will be any better than the last. *sigh* How big is your stick?

ZACK: *chokes on his drink of water*
GARRETT: Oh, it’s huge.
ALEX: So huge.
ZACK: Geez, warn a guy before you throw shit like that out there.
SAWYER: Sorry. *blushes* That question was probably uncalled for.
ALEX: That question was awesome. I love talking about my stick any chance I get.
GARRETT: You like showing it to people too.
ALEX: Hey, I’m proud of my stick.
ZACK: Hell, my stick is my greatest asset.

It appears I’ve lost all control of this interview. Garrett leans over to Alex and whispers something, and they are howling in laughter. I wait until the laughter dies down just a little.

SAWYER: Alex, Garrett, and Zack…thank you for sitting down with me today. I look forward to seeing you guys on the ice.

Shaking hands, we say our good-byes and the Cold Fury boys are off to practice. I would be lying if I said I didn’t check them out from behind as they left the room.

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Zack by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Cold Fury Hockey #3 (full reading order below)
Release Date: June 9th 2015
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New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett goes for a hat trick with the latest romance in a sexy series about cool-as-ice hockey players and the women heating up their lives.

Warning: The following contains spoilers from a cliffhanger in Garrett.

Rising star Zack Grantham has been stuck in a downward spiral of grief that has put his career on hold. Back on the road with the Carolina Cold Fury, still crippled by emotional baggage, and now a single dad, he’s in need of some serious help with his son. But while the nerdy new nanny wins his son’s heart, Zack isn’t sure he’s ready for a woman’s touch—even after getting a glimpse of the killer curves she’s hiding under those baggy clothes.

Kate Francis usually keeps men like Zack at a distance. Though his athlete’s body is honed to perfection, he refuses to move on with his life—and besides, he’s her boss. Still, the sparks between them are undeniable, tempting Kate to turn their professional relationship into a personal one. But before she makes a power play for Zack’s wounded heart, Kate will have to open him up again and show him that love is worth the fight.

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Reading Order: Cold Fury Hockey series

Alex by Sawyer Bennett Garrett by Sawyer Bennett Zack by Sawyer Bennett Ryker by Sawyer Bennett

#1 ~ Alex: My Review • Ebook • Goodreads
#2 ~ Garrett: My Review • Ebook • Goodreads
#3 ~ Zack: Ebook • Goodreads (June 9, 2015)
#4 ~ Ryker: Ebook • Goodreads (Sept. 8, 2015)

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Sawyer BennettUSA Today and New York Times Best-Selling Author, Sawyer Bennett is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.

Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series and the Last Call Series. She will be releasing her third book in the Cold Fury Hockey Series with Random House Loveswept, June 2015.

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