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Kaden by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell Blog Tour & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell stopping by today with the tour for their new release Kaden, we have a brilliant $10 Amazon GC giveaway so check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤️ ~Pixie~ p.s. keep an eye out for Lisa’s review in the next couple of days!

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Kaden

(Boyfriend for Hire 02)
by

R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

When the lines between pretense and reality blur, can the actor and the boyfriend-for-hire discover something real?

Ryan Levesque is Hollywood’s newest blue eyed boy. Moving from soap operas to the big screen has paid off for the kid from Minnesota, and he’s hot property. But, when a video from the lowest point of his past is shared on social media everything begins to unravel and old hurts resurface. His agent suggests a way out of the mess, and he jumps at the chance to make things right by pretending he’s in a committed, loving relationship with the tall, dark, sexy boyfriend for hire, Kaden. Only, he never counted on the impact Kaden would have on his life, or his career.

When Kaden Moore’s next assignment lands in his lap, he’s expecting nothing more than a self-centered celebrity who’s messed up. Kaden’s new role is that of Hollywood A-lister Ryan Levesque’s boyfriend, a PR stunt concocted by his agents to restore the actor’s dented popularity. Kaden is aware of the video that surfaced from Ryan’s past, and though it raises questions about what kind of man Ryan is, it’s not any of Kaden’s business. Kaden has been pretending his entire life, and knows he can show the troublesome actor a thing or two about the world beyond the Hollywood bubble. But maybe Kaden isn’t as clued up as he thinks, especially when it comes to the heart and love.

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Darcy by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Title: Darcy

Series: Boyfriend for Hire 01

Author: R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Contemporary

Length: Novella (144pgs)

Publisher: Lane Books Limited (September 10, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Darcy’s newest assignment is boyfriend to a wealthy socialite, he never expected the intense attraction to his date’s brother. Falling for Adrian is dangerous, and certainly not part of the plan.

Adrian has been as unlucky in love as his sister, but even he doesn’t approve of hiring a boyfriend, whatever the reason. Until he meets Darcy. Then he comes to realize that love can happen in the most unexpected of ways.

One week. That is all the two men need to fall in lust, but will they have a lifetime to fall in love?

ISBN: 978-1-78564-1398

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Adrian’s sister has lost her mind. Lets not forget that family equals lots of drama. His sister, Abby is worried about her funding. Funding that is given to her by her cousin’s husband. To bad the cousin is crazy as hell. So when another cousin is getting married, Abby has decided she needs to hire someone to play her boyfriend. A play boyfriend that Adrian wants to bag.

After Darcy was injured in the war, he decided that he liked to pretend to be a boyfriend for those who needed one. There is just one minor detail, he is gay. So here he is pretending to be Abby’s boyfriend and wanting her brother. A tangled web if you think about it.

There was only one part of this book that I hated, but it had to do with Darcy his love for his job. That and the fact that Adrian is just okay with it. Other than that this is one funny ass book. The characters were quirky and very charming. The story was engaging and entertaining, perfect for that mid day break. It caught my attention from the start and kept it to the end. I spent most of my time laughing.

I had a blast reading this and can’t wait to see what other stories these authors come up with. I would definitely recommend it.

Darcy by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell Blog Tour & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell stopping by today with the tour for their new release Darcy, we have a brilliant $10 Amazon GC giveaway so check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~ p.s. keep an eye out for the review in the next couple of days!

Darcy

(Boyfriend for Hire 01)
by

R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Darcy’s newest assignment is to play the role of boyfriend to a wealthy socialite, but never expected the intense attraction to his date’s brother. Falling for Adrian is dangerous and certainly not part of the plan.

Adrian has been as unlucky in love as his sister, but he doesn’t approve of hiring a boyfriend, whatever the reason. Until he meets Darcy. Then he comes to realize that love can happen in the most unexpected of ways.

One week. That is all the two men needed to fall in lust, but will they have a lifetime to fall in love?

Amazon US | Amazon UK

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About R.J. & Meredith!

R.J.!

RJ’s goal is to write stories with a heart of romance, a troubled road to reach happiness, and most importantly, that hint of a happily ever after.

RJ is the author of the over one hundred novels and discovered romance in books at a very young age. She realized that if there wasn’t romance on the page, she could create it in her head, and is a lifelong writer.

She lives and works out of her home in the beautiful English countryside, spends her spare time reading, watching films, and enjoying time with her family.

The last time she had a week’s break from writing she didn’t like it one little bit and has yet to meet a bottle of wine she couldn’t defeat.

She’s always thrilled to hear from readers, bloggers and other writers. Please contact via the following links below:

Email RJ (rj@rjscott.co.uk)

Meredith!

Meredith Russell author picMeredith Russell lives in the heart of England. An avid fan of many story genres, she enjoys nothing less than a happy ending. She believes in heroes and romance and strives to reflect this in her writing. Sharing her imagination and passion for stories and characters is a dream Meredith is excited to turn into reality.

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September 21 – MM Good Book Reviews, 
September 26 – Padme’s Libarary, Mainely Stories, 

Darcy by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell Release Blast & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell stopping by today with their new release Darcy, we have a brilliant $10 Amazon GC giveaway so check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~

Darcy

(Boyfriend for Hire 01)
by

R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Darcy’s newest assignment is to play the role of boyfriend to a wealthy socialite, but never expected the intense attraction to his date’s brother. Falling for Adrian is dangerous and certainly not part of the plan.

Adrian has been as unlucky in love as his sister, but he doesn’t approve of hiring a boyfriend, whatever the reason. Until he meets Darcy. Then he comes to realize that love can happen in the most unexpected of ways.

One week. That is all the two men needed to fall in lust, but will they have a lifetime to fall in love?

Amazon US | Amazon UK

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About R.J. & Meredith!

R.J.!

RJ’s goal is to write stories with a heart of romance, a troubled road to reach happiness, and most importantly, that hint of a happily ever after.

RJ is the author of the over one hundred novels and discovered romance in books at a very young age. She realized that if there wasn’t romance on the page, she could create it in her head, and is a lifelong writer.

She lives and works out of her home in the beautiful English countryside, spends her spare time reading, watching films, and enjoying time with her family.

The last time she had a week’s break from writing she didn’t like it one little bit and has yet to meet a bottle of wine she couldn’t defeat.

She’s always thrilled to hear from readers, bloggers and other writers. Please contact via the following links below:

Email RJ (rj@rjscott.co.uk)

Meredith!

Meredith Russell author picMeredith Russell lives in the heart of England. An avid fan of many story genres, she enjoys nothing less than a happy ending. She believes in heroes and romance and strives to reflect this in her writing. Sharing her imagination and passion for stories and characters is a dream Meredith is excited to turn into reality.

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Dead Fall by Meredith Russell

Title: Dead Fall

Series: Dead Things 02

Author: Meredith Russell

Genre: Zombie, Post-Apocalypse, Science Fiction

Length: Novel (239pgs)

ISBN: B078T1XZ1Y

Publisher: Love Lane Books (31st January 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Since the events in Chicago, Devin and Noah dare to believe that a future is possible, and there is hope. For them and humanity.

Noah struggles to find his place at Devin’s side. Stricken with survivor’s guilt and a driving need to make a difference, Noah leaves his lover to investigate the only lead he has to stop the undead. Himself.

Devin has fought to stay sane in a world of horror for too long and his one shining light is Noah. When Noah heads off on some misguided venture to search for answers, Devin knows he can’t bear to be the one left behind again.

They are two men who have nothing, and everything, to lose.

Purchase Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Review: Dead Fall picks up less than two months after Dead Things so the stories must be read in order.

While Devin has settled back into life at the prison he’s still keeping his distance from Noah, he might have decided to give Noah a chance but letting go of the past is hard. Noah is still struggling with what his immunity could mean for so many people but life goes on with him unable to really help. Trying to fit in and find his place is not easy but at least he has Devin, well the little that the man gives him.

When news reaches them of Chicago the survivors at the prison become restless, and with Corden gone his little followers can only think about themselves and what they can get. With the prison in turmoil Noah thinks there’s only one place he can get answers, and to save the others he heads off alone.

This is a great addition to the Dead Things series. The story moves along at a fast pace, with lots of things going downhill. Devin is trying to help Jack keep control as there is a murmuring of trouble from those who had Corden’s favour, but that’s the least of their problems when they hear what has happened in Chicago. When Noah tears off trying to find a reason behind the cure Devin quickly follows refusing to let the one man who means so much to him go. But what they return to shocks them to the core.

We met new people in Dead Fall, new people who might know more about the outbreak than anyone knew. Noah heads face first into danger with Devin following very close behind. This story follows the in same vein as Dead Things with some pretty gruesome scenes with lots of blood… lots and lots of blood. We also discover that sometimes we readers wish we could be one of the characters because at one point I wanted to grab a gun and march some selfish gits out the prison and feed them to the zombies *grrrrr*

We find that without a strong manipulative personality in charge that some of the survivors are really just out for themselves and couldn’t give a damn about the others. Seriously there was one point my jaw dropped and I could only shake my head in disbelief at the selfish evil actions of some people.

Devin and Noah’s relationship progresses a tiny bit, just always remember that this series isn’t so much about romance but about surviving and discovering something special from the ashes. Their relationship is being developed in a time of hell, with zombies, disgruntled survivors and a military/scientist group who have been looking for someone like Noah for a long time.

I recommend this to those who love grisly zombie apocalypse, a hint at the truth, facing danger at every turn and still a hint of hope for the future.

Dead Things by Meredith Russell (2nd Edition)

Title: Dead Things (2nd Edition)

Series: Dead Things 01

Author: Meredith Russell

Genre: Zombie, Post-Apocalypse, Science Fiction

Length: Novel (288pgs)

Publisher: Love Lane Books (27th August 2014)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Devin thought fighting a war in Afghanistan had shown him the worst kind of horrors.

It turned out he was wrong.

A deadly virus has infected the world population, leaving only a few survivors and creating monsters. Devin is part of a group who have found refuge in a secure place. He risks his life daily to scavenge the cities and highways for food and supplies.

On one fateful venture, Devin finds a man with the potential to change the dark future of blood and heartbreak into one of hope and second chances.

He finds Noah Weber.

Purchase Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Review: Devin is part of a small group of survivors living in a prison after a deadly virus outbreak. On a scavenging trip, Devin comes across another survivor, Noah, who has managed to survive living out in the open, who the zombie bites doesn’t infect, and who could just be humanities savior. But the journey to survival is harsh, with blood, loss of life and an egomaniac leading the way. Will there be a future for any of them?

This is a very grim and bloody zombie story, which has a glimmer of hope and maybe developing new relationships after you have lost your whole world. Devin nearly lost everything when the virus struck, but with himself and his sister safe in one of the only safe places in the country, he at least has life. But, when he comes across another survivor he is made to face the fact that although he has life…he is not living. Noah lost everything when the virus struck, he has survived by himself since those first bloody days and now he has been dragged to ‘safety’ where they inject him and want his blood. The only one he trusts is Devin, but Devin holds him away at arm’s length. Can Noah crack the shell that Devin has built around him?

I really enjoyed this story as it has a slightly darker outlook on life, after a virus outbreak that turns the population into zombies. Both the characters of Devin and Noah are really well written, with both of them reacting differently to how the disaster has affected them. Devin draws into himself and continues on, because he has people relying on him. While Noah, grips life with both hands and tries to get as much joy as possible or it could just be that he is around humans who aren’t trying to eat him.

This isn’t a huge romantic, sex-filled story, far from it. It is a story of new hope and maybe new beginnings. It is a story of starting to lay old ghosts to rest and of a glimmer of happiness in the future. This story also isn’t for the faint hearted as it has some pretty gruesome scenes with lots of blood, some with characters we are just getting to know and we don’t get a hearts and flowers happy ending. What we get is the beginning of something that could be special, and a new hope for all humanity.

So, I am going to recommend this to those who love grisly zombie stories, finding the beginning of new love amid harrowing times, of an egomaniac who just hasn’t got a clue and of hope for the future.

Dead Fall by Meredith Russell Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya guys, we have Meredith Russell stopping by today with the tour for her new release Dead Fall, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and my reveiew, so check out the post and enter the giveaway! <3 ~Pixie~

Dead Fall

(Dead Things 02)
by

Meredith Russell

Since the events in Chicago, Devin and Noah dare to believe that a future is possible, and there is hope. For them and humanity.

Noah struggles to find his place at Devin’s side. Stricken with survivor’s guilt and a driving need to make a difference, Noah leaves his lover to investigate the only lead he has to stop the undead. Himself.

Devin has fought to stay sane in a world of horror for too long and his one shining light is Noah. When Noah heads off on some misguided venture to search for answers, Devin knows he can’t bear to be the one left behind again.

They are two men who have nothing, and everything, to lose.

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Dead Fall by Meredith Russell Release Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hiya guys, we have Meredith Russell stopping by today with her new release Dead Fall, we have a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so check out the post and enter the giveaway! <3 ~Pixie~

Dead Fall

(Dead Things 02)
by

Meredith Russell

Since the events in Chicago, Devin and Noah dare to believe that a future is possible, and there is hope. For them and humanity.

Noah struggles to find his place at Devin’s side. Stricken with survivor’s guilt and a driving need to make a difference, Noah leaves his lover to investigate the only lead he has to stop the undead. Himself.

Devin has fought to stay sane in a world of horror for too long and his one shining light is Noah. When Noah heads off on some misguided venture to search for answers, Devin knows he can’t bear to be the one left behind again.

They are two men who have nothing, and everything, to lose.

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Sapphire Cay Vol 02 by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell Release Blast & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! R.J. Scott and Meredith Russell stop by today with their brand new release The Stories of Sapphire Cay Vol II, we have a fantastic giveaway, so check out the post and click that giveaway link! <3 ~Pixie~

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Stories From Sapphire Cay Vol II

by

R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Christmas In The Sun (Book #4)

Return to Sapphire Cay for Christmas. Lucas and Dylan invite their friends to share in their Christmas celebrations on the island along with Lucas’s sister, Tasha, and her husband. Christmas is a time for family, forgiveness, and to look to the future, and this year Dylan has to face up to all three.

Forgiveness is a hard thing to give and sometimes even harder to receive.

Capture The Sun (Book #5)

Model, Isaac Bailey wants to break into the world of fashion design. Under his father’s company name, he is set to debut his new collection—summer wear. He has the models, the clothes, what he needs is a location. Mitch Stone is a trouble shooter. His latest client needs an exotic location and he happens to know someone with the very thing—Sapphire Cay.

Having underestimated Isaac as nothing more than an airhead model, Mitch soon discovers there is much more to the young man than he first thought. As the fashion shoot gets underway, Mitch has to contend with his feelings for his old love, Dylan, and the very new and growing affections he has for Isaac.

What starts as just another job, turns out to be more fruitful and exhilarating than winning any multi-million dollar contract.

Forever In The Sun (Book #6) 

Feuding families, unearthed secrets, and a violent storm threatens the Cay. Will the idyllic island with her cast of characters make it through unscathed? It’s time for the circle to close on the story of Sapphire Cay, and on the men who have lived and found love on her beaches.

Connor and Shaun are directly related to Peter and Alfie, a couple whose clandestine lover affair was overshadowed by old prejudices and a world war. Shaun Jamieson is a writer, a romantic and needs to pen the story of the affair’s final secrets; Connor French’s family wants to stop Shaun.

When the two men step onto the sands of Sapphire Cay, they find more than just the secrets of an old love. They find hope and comfort in each other. But with the past hanging over them, can they ever have what Peter and Alfie could not? Or are they just as ill-fated as their ancestors?

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The Road to Frosty Hollow by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell Blog Tour, Reader Questions, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell stopping by today with the tour for their new release The Road to Frosty Hollow, we have post where R.J. & Meredith answers their readers questions,  a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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The Road to Frosty Hollow

by

R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Nick and Cameron face old demons, and find new love, on a Christmas road trip.

Former Marine Nick Sheridan is at a crossroads. With his entire life ahead of him he struggles to find direction and his place in the world. Car sharing to get home for his sister’s Christmas wedding seems like a good idea at first. Spending the time with the man he kissed and left years before, maybe not so much.

Cameron Bennett lost most of his teenage years to cancer and he now lives every day to the fullest. He decides to drive from Seattle to Vermont for his best friend’s wedding and capture moments of it on film. He hadn’t planned on car sharing with the man who kissed him ten years ago, but somehow he ends up with a brooding Nick by his side.

Along the way, the men learn that sometimes life plans mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Love can be found in the most unexpected of ways, and facing your demons head on is sometimes the only way to live.

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The Road To Frosty Hollow by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell stopping by today with their new release The Road to Frosty Hollow, we have a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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The Road to Frosty Hollow

by

R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Nick and Cameron face old demons, and find new love, on a Christmas road trip.

Former Marine Nick Sheridan is at a crossroads. With his entire life ahead of him he struggles to find direction and his place in the world. Car sharing to get home for his sister’s Christmas wedding seems like a good idea at first. Spending the time with the man he kissed and left years before, maybe not so much.

Cameron Bennett lost most of his teenage years to cancer and he now lives every day to the fullest. He decides to drive from Seattle to Vermont for his best friend’s wedding and capture moments of it on film. He hadn’t planned on car sharing with the man who kissed him ten years ago, but somehow he ends up with a brooding Nick by his side.

Along the way, the men learn that sometimes life plans mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Love can be found in the most unexpected of ways, and facing your demons head on is sometimes the only way to live.

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Sex & Cocktails by Meredith Russell (2nd Edition)

meredith-russell-sex-and-cocktails-cover-sTitle: Sex & Cocktails

Series: Part of the Sexy Snax Imprint

Author: Meredith Russell

Genre: Gay Erotic Romance, Contemporary

Length: Novella

Publisher: Pride Publishing (July 28, 2015)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Cocktails make a one-night stand seem like a good idea, but Daniel and Ty discover one night is harder to walk away from than they think.

Daniel Rawlings is happy with his nine-to-five life in Chicago. He has an office job, a mortgage and he’s about to turn thirty. He’s happy—or so he thinks. During the last night of a sun-filled vacation in Miami, he meets wild-haired, free-spirited Ty. With the help of some summery cocktails, Daniel and Ty embark on a passionate one-night stand, though neither man really wants it to be just one night.

The thousand miles between cities may make their relationship harder than either man could have imagined. When Ty visits Daniel in Chicago, they grow closer, and Daniel realizes the two of them could be so much more than just the sex and cocktails of Miami. As their time together draws to a close once again, Daniel and Ty have a decision to make. Is what they have when they’re together worth the heartache of saying goodbye over and over again?

ISBN: 978-1-78430-651-9

Product Link: https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/sex-and-cocktails

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This book was previously released elsewhere. It has been re-edited for re-release with Pride Publishing. I found out that someone I think highly of had read this when it first came out, and that if she loved it, then I knew it would be hot. I was not let down at all. It is short, sexy and very hot. The cover knocked it out of the ball park; I mean the guy is gorgeous. Then you have the title and it shows a little more heat. I looked at the blurb and it was sold.

A one night stand might have been fun, if the guys were not so tuned to each other. It would seem that they want each other for more than just one night. I felt bad for them both though. One lived in Chicago and the other in Miami. It makes one think a one night stand is a terrible idea.

I loved this book and can’t wait to see what other stories this amazing author has out. It shows what each other feels. I never thought long distance romance was a good thing to begin with, then these two get together a second time. It just makes it harder for each to decide what they truly want. It is hot and very sexy; to see these two get together. It makes ones heart feel so much, to know what they feel for each other and their decisions.

I would definitely recommend this book to my friends. It is a lot of depth and details put into a short story. I was amazed with it.

Forever in the Sun by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell Book Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, we have R.J. Scott and Meredith Russell stopping by with the last book in their Sapphire Cay series Forever In the Sun. We have a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway so enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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Forever in the Sun

(Sapphire Cay 06)
by

R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell

Feuding families, unearthed secrets, and a violent storm threatens the Cay. Will the idyllic island with her cast of characters make it through unscathed? It’s time for the circle to close on the story of Sapphire Cay, and on the men who have lived and found love on her beaches.

Join characters old and new as we celebrate Dylan and Lucas’s wedding and delve into the history of Sapphire Cay. 

Connor and Shaun are directly related to Peter and Alfie, a couple whose clandestine lover affair was overshadowed by old prejudices and a world war. Shaun Jamieson is a writer, a romantic and needs to pen the story of the affair’s final secrets; Connor French’s family wants to stop Shaun.

When the two men step onto the sands of Sapphire Cay, they find more than just the secrets of an old love. They find hope and comfort in each other. But with the past hanging over them, can they ever have what Peter and Alfie could not? Or are they just as ill-fated as their ancestors? 

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Just Jack by Meredith Russell Release Day Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya peeps, we have Meredith Russell stopping in with her newest release Just Jack, Meredith lets us have a peek at an excerpt, she brought along a great giveaway and I stayed up into the early hours reading this baby so you’d better read my review! So enjoy the post then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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 Just Jack

 by

Meredith Russell

When the line between fairy tales and magic, and the real world become blurred, can love really conquer anything?

Leo Marsh is having a bad day. He just caught his boyfriend cheating on him, and not for the first time, then he falls, quite literally, for a man who has to be too good to be true….

When Leo slips and falls on some ice in front of Jack, Jack sees something all too familiar in Leo’s eyes. For over fifty years, Jack has existed in a solitary life of ice and bitterness. Just like Leo, he was betrayed by a man he loved, and swore no one would ever break his heart again: he gave up on love, and it seemed love had given up on him.

But if by fate or magic, Jack and Leo find their paths crossing for a second time, and with a little guidance from friends, dare to take a chance on each other. The problem is, Jack isn’t the charming and uncomplicated guy Leo thinks he is. When Jack gave away his ability to love, he became something else, someone cold and unloving. He became Jack Frost.

As Jack and Leo get closer, Jack is left torn and confused. Jack yearns for anything that reminds him of his humanity, but the truth is, he feels nothing, not warmth, not love, and he knows he might never be able to love Leo the way he deserves to be loved.

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Saving Mr. Fox by Meredith Russell

19096814Title: Saving Mr. Fox

Series: N/A

Author: Meredith Russell

Length: Short Novel (132 Pages)

Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (January 3rd, 2014)

Heat Level: Mild

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: How can you hope to find love if you cannot love yourself?

Eric Fox is an actor faced with his most difficult role yet—being himself. Seven years ago, on the way to his high school prom, an accident drove him from the arms of his young love, CJ. Eric ran away to LA, and CJ was left to pick up the pieces of his broken heart and broken life.

Guilt and regret has eaten away at Eric since that day, leading him to turn to the darker side of celebrity—to sex and alcohol. On a downward spiral and after a series of bad choices, Eric makes the difficult decision to return home. But, returning home and having to spend two weeks with the man he left behind could be an obstacle Eric is nowhere near ready to face.

Can Eric find the strength to ask for CJ’s forgiveness? And more importantly, can he find the courage to forgive himself?

　

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/saving-mr-fox

 Review: This was a pretty good story with a wonderful story line. It comes off as what would really happen in real life to celebrities, and actually does to many. It tells you what happened to a young man who had so much going for him until one horrible night.

　

Eric has led his life with guilt and regret ever since an accident his senior prom night. It had left him alone, after running from the one person he loved more than anything CJ. Seven years of drinking, partying and nameless sex has left him feeling empty and in pain. Deciding to go home, he didn’t really expect anything to truly change. Running into CJ made him rethink that though. Now all he had to do was get up the courage to ask CJ for forgiveness, and then forgive himself. Eric has all the fame, money and looks that one would dream of, but he has wasted so much time that you feel sorry for him. CJ is sex on a stick, loving, caring and forgiving. CJ had been injured badly in the accident where Eric had been the driver. He was scared on the outside but inside he was as gorgeous as ever. Forgiveness was easy when you are the one forgiving, but to be the one who need the forgiveness was never an easy thing. To forgive oneself is always the hardest thing to do. They are both amazing, and the sex is tender, caring and heart filled.

　

This story actually made me, not only cry, but also think about those who go through the pain. It showed the tenderest sides to each character and the abilities to overcome the pain, anger, and guilt. It was a wonderful story and I am glad that I got the chance to read it.

The Bad Wolf by Meredith Russell

20943652Title: The Bad Wolf

Series: The Lone Wolves Trilogy, #2

Author: Meredith Russell

Genre: Paranormal/Shapeshifter

Length: Novel (168 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-77111-828-6

Publisher: Extasy Books (March 1st, 2014)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

　

Blurb:The journey to become a better man isn’t easy, especially when there’s something worth fighting for.

Evan has been alone since Kaine’s death, moving from place to place, and for the most part, keeping to himself. He never expected to cross paths with Mason and Niall again. When he gets caught up in something bigger than himself, he is left injured, scared, and with nowhere else to turn.

Michael is like no wolf Evan has ever met before. Born a werewolf, Michael is stronger and faster, but has yet to truly tap into his abilities. Taken in by Mason and Niall, Michael struggles to come to terms with the horrific events in his past and the loss of his family. In Evan, Michael finds an unexpected focus. And despite warnings of Evan’s own dark past, Michael finds Evan to be someone worth fighting for, and someone who can help him understand exactly what he is capable of.

Purchase Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/the-bad-wolf/

Review: This is book two in the Lone Wolves Trilogy and they should be read in order. Evan has been alone ever since Kaine’s death at Mason’s hands. He had promised Mason never to come near him or his mate Niall. However when he gets hurt by hunters, he finds himself in the territory. Neither man wants him there, however Michael does. Michael was a trueborn werewolf who can’t seem to deal with his abilities.

Michael is a born werewolf with amazing gifts, that is if he could ever figure them out. However, when Evan is brought home injured, he finds himself drawn to him. He wants him more than he knows or understands. Even when Evan tells him that he should not be near him because of his dark past, Michael tells him of his own dark past. They have a few things that they have to figure out. One of them is how they are to stay safe when all their wolves are out.

Now they have to overcome all their difficulties and anger with each other to actually be able to get alone. The sex between them is limited, but you can see that when they get around to play time that it will be hot, full of passion and might even tear the sheets up.

I had difficulties getting into this book. It seemed to me to be jumbled and a bit hard to follow. I understand the dangers they had but there were parts of the story that just left me with questions. It would be a cute story if I could actually get into it. I did enjoy the characters though. They have great promise and could be love if given the chance. I just wasn’t so sure about Michael’s problems, nor Evan’s difficulties getting over his past. I would need further research into this story, which of course means I need to read it a couple more times. I would recommend this story to those who love hot and sexy men, dangers all around, twist and turns in the story and the love one could feel coming from them.

Christmas in the Sun by R.J. Scott and Meredith Russell

18620395Title: Christmas in the Sun

Series: Stories from Sapphire Cay, #4

Author: Meredith Russell & R.J. Scott

Genre: Contemporary Romance / Holiday

Length: Novella (130 pages)

Publisher: Love Lane Books (December 7th, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3~3.5 Hearts

Reviewer: Thommie

Blurb: Return to Sapphire Cay for Christmas. Lucas and Dylan invite their friends to share in their Christmas celebrations on the island along with Lucas’s sister, Tasha, and her husband. Christmas is a time for family, forgiveness, and to look to the future, and this year Dylan has to face up to all three.

Unearthing the memories of two men in love, frozen in time and buried among the history of the island, Lucas and Dylan realize that sometimes loving someone is not always enough. It’s about being brave and taking the next step, to learn from the past to move forward.

Family has always been important to Lucas since his own was struck by tragedy. Though Dylan disapproves of his methods, Lucas has nothing but good intentions about wanting Dylan to reconcile with his father. The two Gray men haven’t spoken properly in years, their relationship strained by heartache and mistakes reaching back into Dylan’s childhood.

Forgiveness is a hard thing to give and sometimes even harder to receive.

Product Link: https://www.lovelanebooks.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=55

Review: Oh my, this was a fun read and reconnection with Sapphire Cay. I must say that this Christmas story is unlike others. There is no white Christmas here, rather sunny and full with games, laughter, swimming and… well all sorts of incidents really.

I was quite happy reading this book as it’s a gathering of all the characters/couples that make the Cay the paradise it is. The main couple of course are Dylan and Lucas, but make no mistake, we see them all there; Jamie and Edward, Scott and Adam (though they are a bit more floating) and the last couple is a hetero (don’t get all snippy already) Liam and Tasha, Lukas’ sister. Dominique escaped us as he just met and said goodbye to us since the beginning of the story, leaving Adam to take care of the Christmas food.

Now, as I said this is not your typical Christmas story. It starts with a big, big fight. One that quite surprised me to be honest, not so much with the fact that Lucas would have done what he did, nor with how Dylan reacted, but it did surprise me with the events that took place. Explained the blurb too, what with unearthing long-lost memories. At some point I feared the story would take a turn that would not entice me at all, however the authors managed to snap the events and incidents together, taking you from point A to point B and so on in a movie-like scenario. I could see the images and the going from couple to couple just as well as if I was watching them in a movie. I loved that effect. I don’t know if it is just me or more readers will feel that, but for me it was near perfect.

The surprises continue and a new member is introduced to our bunch of hot men. A dog! Yes, you heard right. Mutt is this new terror that joined the Cay only to drive Lucas and Edward crazy. I had the most fun time reading the parts where Edward nearly had a panic attack with dog poops, and Lucas verging between letting the Mutt go and indulging Dylan yet again. I think this dog brought light to some hidden sides of some characters. I’d never thought they existed, as in the end even out snippy Brit caved to his charm.

There are also some emotional parts in the story as Dylan manages to face some long due demons of his own, and Lucas gets to yet again help fixing something and he gets a new status by the end of the book, or was it two new statuses? Oh yeh, by the end of this New Year Lucas is going to be so much more than just a fiancé.

Overall, I enjoyed book for of the Sapphire Cay series. I think it was just the perfect addition and I loved the fact that I got to spend Christmas with all three couples of the Cay. It was fun, funny, emotional, and erotic. It was a story different from other and one I don’t hesitate to recommend even at readers that hasn’t read the series before. Thinking about it, you can easily read this as a stand-alone. Enjoy!

The Good Wolf by Meredith Russell

4126thegoodwolf510w-430x645Title: The Good Wolf     

Series: The Lone Wolf Trilogy 01

Author: Meredith Russell     

Genre: Paranormal     

Length: Novella (149pgs)    

Publisher: eXtasy Books (15th August 2013)    

Heat Level: Low – Moderate      

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥♥4½ Hearts   

Reviewer: Pixie     

Blurb: Sometimes the only way to let love in is to let the wolf in, too.

Ten years ago, Mason fell for his best friend while at university. Little did he know just two years later, that same friend would turn his world upside down in a way Mason could never have imagined. Now, he lives a cursed life. Living in solitude, Mason does everything he can to keep people away, not only for his safety, but for theirs, too. The night of the full moon. Niall has no idea he’s a werewolf, but fate brings him and Mason together. A trick of the moon or something deeper, the men are drawn to each other. Together they must find a way to deal with what has happened to them both. But first Mason must learn to trust Niall and realize being alone is not always for the best.     

Purchase Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/the-good-wolf/    

Review: Mason has had to live with in fear with a terrible secret since the night that his best friend turned it into a nightmare that he could never have imagined. Living a life in solitude he does all he can to keep the monster at bay. Mason stumbles across a newly turned werewolf who has no clue what he is, Mason tries to help but Niall doesn’t believe a word he is told…. until the next time he wakes up naked in a strange place with no memories. Both Mason and Niall are drawn together but Mason knows what a monster he really is, and with his vile enemy closing in again, Mason just wants to run. Niall wants to find a solution to both their problems and Mason has to learn to master his wolf and realize that being alone doesn’t have to be the only solution.

This is a brilliant story that takes us back to the horror of werewolves, where they are near mindless monsters that revel in murder and terror. Mason is a man who is desperate to silence his monster, he has done terrible things, which haunt him, and he resorts to desperate measures each month. Niall is a man who went to bed with the wrong person, now he is drawn into a world that he wants out of, and Mason is his only hope. The two men are drawn together, but Mason doesn’t want his burden falling on someone else and after the final confrontation, Niall has to convince him that the two are meant to be together. 

I loved this story for the visceral feel to it, the unapologetic way it shows the werewolves as nasty and the darker haunting way that Mason has dealt with it. The opening scenes to this story strike to the heart of the plot, men reveling in their wolves and enjoying the destruction and terror that they unleash. Mason is the good wolf though, he never sinks to the darkest levels that others have and tries to change his path but he is always tracked by the one who made him. Niall falls victim to the deranged wolf and finally turns to Mason when he accepts the truth of what has happened. Their attraction is mutual but it is a very difficult rocky path, Mason has a huge amount of guilt that eats at him and Niall has a fight on his hands to convince Mason that they should be together. 

I recommend this gem to those who love base werewolves, fighting instinct and urges, a battle for life, destroying the evil and finding a happiness that was never expected. 

 

 

Chase the Sun by Meredith Russell and R.J. Scott

chasethesuncvrTitle: Chase the Sun

Series: Stories from Sapphire Cay, #3

Author: Meredith Russell & R.J. Scott

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: Novella (33K)

Publisher: Love Lane Books (August 23rd, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Reviewer: Thommie

Blurb: Six years ago, Adam broke Scott’s heart, but now he’s back in Scott’s life and Scott is rightly suspicious.

Is it a case of second chances? Or will history repeat itself?

* * * * *

In Chase the Sun, Scott Antonelli is about to get the shock of his life. Six years ago, Adam Ross broke his heart and it was the trigger that set Scott off travelling around the world. For the last few years, he has worked at Sapphire Cay with Dylan. On a simple supply run to Marsh Harbour, he is left reeling, as he comes face to face with his first love. Can he trust Adam this time round?

Adam Ross was an idiot. Looking for quick and easy cash, he got himself mixed up in the wrong crowd and paid the price – three years in prison and he lost the one person who had ever meant anything to him – Scott. Adam has done his best, tried to turn his life around and is in the Bahamas looking for a second chance. Finding Scott was the easy part. Getting him to trust him again, could be harder than he ever imagined.

Product Link: https://www.lovelanebooks.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=46

Review: This is a lovely and romantic story about redemption.

They were once in love, but they were young, one blind, and the other stupid. Harsh? I don’t think so.

When Adam broke Scott’s heart six years ago, they were both at fault. Adam though he’d get the easy money and have a nice, easy life. Stupid!

Scott thought he had the love of his life and their future programmed, when there were leads that told differently. Blind!

It took some police officers to shock that out of Scott’s system, get him moving, or rather running, and trying to mend his heart. Six years later the piercing pain caused by the sight of his ex-lover seems as raw as ever. Now Adam is chasing him, trying to apologize and perhaps win him back. But they never counted on the fury all this accumulated pain has released.

The first part of this story was marvelous. The characters’ reactions were real and had you engrossed in the story in no time at all. The feelings and emotions swirling around both Scott and Adam were so credibly written I thought they would have a pretty hard time getting to talk to each other without Scott reaping Adam a new one.

But right then the twist happened and Adam found himself compromised and in a very vulnerable situation, causing Scott’s protective streak to hit full force. Years of bitterness were forced ahead to be confronted, and years of loneliness and desolate feelings were forced to be acknowledged.

I loved how Adam felt that he deserved the way Scott treated him, yet still faced it with an air of dignity, despite the resignation that colored his every move. I loved how drama-free the context was, how that aftertaste of bitterness from ruining your life and that of your beloved one was there, yet it didn’t sully the text with overbearing emotions.

Yes, it is safe to say that the writing in this book is very good, and while the theme in itself is not light, the way it was written made it easy to read, easy to like, and didn’t add any heaviness or steal the escapism purpose from the read.

I enjoyed the story a lot; I loved both characters very much. Adam, that seemed so “alone” in the world, so desolate, and yet not giving up on what he treasured most. And Scott, that despite his lost trust and his broken heart, dared to dive into those frightening waters again and give them both a second chance.

I might have felt a bit uneasy about how single-minded Adam was on being the man Scott deserved, and how Scott, this and Scott that. It was as if he was only trying to better his life for Scott, instead of himself, no matter what Scott’s decision would end up to be. There were times that I felt that he would go back and ruin his life again should Scott not forgive him. But I got over it as I flew with the story and its romanticism.

Bottom end Chase the Sun is a perfect book for all those who love a good written romance. Strongly recommended!

Under the Sun by R.J. Scott and Meredith Russell

UTS-600x900Title: Under the Sun

Series: Stories from Sapphire Cay 02

Author: R.J. Scott &Meredith Russell

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novella (147pgs)

Publisher: Love Lane Books (23rd March 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Edward McAllister, wedding planner extraordinaire arrives at Sapphire Cay for a wedding. He has four days to go until the big day and his plans are smashed when he spots the stage he was setting is destroyed. Doesn’t matter that the guy pulling down the old gazebo and digging trenches is hot – he is messing with Edward’s OCD and Edward isn’t afraid to let the other man know exactly how he feels.

Jamie Durand is an ex-marine and son of the former owners of Sapphire Cay. He is on the island to get his head around his new life after leaving the forces due to injury. When Edward arrives in his space he is bemused at the instant dislike the uptight man is showing towards him.

Not an auspicious start. But just you wait when Edward relaxes and Jamie opens up. Fireworks.

Purchase Link: https://www.lovelanebooks.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=31

Review: This story is part of a series and is best read in order. Jamie is returning to the place where he grew up for some rest and relaxation and to decide what he wants to do with his life next.  After serving in the marines and coming home due to injury he has a lot to decide. Helping the new owners around Sapphire Cay is a good start and when he meets Edward, the uptight wedding planner, sparks fly. Edward is a fabulous wedding planner; he has an eye for detail and may have a touch of OCD.  When he arrives at Sapphire Cay and discovers the gazebo in pieces and a trench dug in the earth he nearly has a meltdown.  Never mind the hot, sexy and dirty guy promises it will be done in time. Spending time with Jamie shows Edward that Jamie is much more than a hot marine.  But, Edward lives in Miami and Jamie isn’t sure what he is doing next. Still, the sparks fly between them. Can they work something out or will they only have their time on Sapphire Cay?

Hot, sexy marine meets fastidious, cool wedding planner what’s not to love? Jamie has to figure out what he wants to do next.  Yes. He might still have nightmares and his injury plays up every now and then, but at least he is still alive.  Meeting Edward has him looking towards the future and discovering all the quirks that the sexy wedding planner has. Edward might like having his life planned down to the last detail, but when he meets Jamie it’s shaken up with the attraction he feels for the tough looking man.  Getting to know the man under the image awakens longings he didn’t know he really yearned for and discovering the sweet and cuddly side to Jamie makes him long for more.

Ah, such a romantic setting, shame about the sand, eh, Edward. Okay, I’ll hold my hands up and admit I found Edwards quirks amusing and that’s mainly because although he was high-strung he wasn’t over the top or mega bitchy.  He was also compassionate and sweet and seemed just perfect for Jamie. Jamie was a brilliant character; he came across as having a tough outer shell, but having a soft and squishy center.  He made a perfect foil to Edward and although they seemed to be very different they connected really well. The sexually connection between them was very hot, sparks fly and the shower scene *wow, fans face* is not to be missed. This story is well written and pulls two characters together that normally you would think would clash.  But, it’s what’s beneath the surface that draws them to each other.

I have to recommend this to those who love opposites attract, hot marines, sexy wedding planners, finding love, romantic settings and a great ending.