Hi guys, we have Chris McHart stopping by today with her new release Mate Me, Hate Me, Date Me, Love Me, we have a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Lisa’s review, so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Mate Me, Hate Me, Date Me, Love Me
(Unexpected 03)
by
Chris McHart
When his father, King Harold, forces Prince Gerome to mate a complete stranger in order to save his unborn child, he complies with a heavy heart and says goodbye to all his dreams of finding love. Gerome’s hurt and treats his mate the way he’s been taught all his life: through power and submission. But with Luis, it doesn’t work.
When Luis is mated off to a stranger, his world ends. He was a carefree student one day and the next a vampire prince demands his submission. He can’t run, but he can hide and hate in silence. So he withdraws until only a shell remains.
Neither of the men has any chance of finding love together until a friend intervenes. Can Gerome forget what he’s been taught all his life, and is it possible for Luis to forget what’s happened to him? Will they ever find their own happy ending? Or can love blossom where only hate exists?
Blurb: When his father, King Harold, forces Prince Gerome to mate a complete stranger in order to save his unborn child, he complies with a heavy heart and says goodbye to all his dreams of finding love. Gerome’s hurt and treats his mate the way he’s been taught all his life: through power and submission. But with Luis, it doesn’t work.
When Luis is mated off to a stranger, his world ends. He was a carefree student one day and the next a vampire prince demands his submission. He can’t run, but he can hide and hate in silence. So he withdraws until only a shell remains.
Neither of the men has any chance of finding love together until a friend intervenes. Can Gerome forget what he’s been taught all his life, and is it possible for Luis to forget what’s happened to him? Will they ever find their own happy ending? Or can love blossom where only hate exists?
*Please note that this story contains a scene that *could* be seen as dubious consent*
Review:Each book in the Unexpected collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
I am afraid to say that the cover of this book was very daunting and drab looking to me, so I wasn’t as inspired to read this story, plus the title was just off. I had read the second book in this series and had wanted to know what happened to the baby.
This story has a dark tone to it that I really didn’t care for at all. Also the characters were not a full filling to me as they should have been. The story did have some great spots and a lot of potential to it.
Gerome is not a favorite of mine although I do feel for him. His unborn’s father is in love with Sam, his unborn child is in danger, and his father is forcing him to marry. Not something he wanted so Gerome takes it out on the stranger he is forced to mate with. He wanted love and that was what saved him with me. He has the same dream that many have but instead of going forward with Luis, he treats him like crap. However Luis isn’t going to take it.
Luis was a happy student who was carefree and loving life. That is until he is forced to mate the vampire prince. Gerome wants his complete submission and has another thing coming. However Luis withdraws so much that he is no longer who he used to be. It takes a friend to step in and help these two.
This story turned out better than I had thought but it was missing something to make it what it should have been. Like I said before I didn’t care for the cover of the book or the title, but once you start reading you kind of lose your temper with this family.
The king is an ass and so are the rules. I think that had these two met without being forced then they might have found their ending a bit sooner. I didn’t have as much fun reading this book as I should have though and I was a bit disappointed in it. And that is only because of the dark tone to it, other than that it is well written with just a few issues with it.
Other than my issues with this book, it is a very good story that I would recommend.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Title: Unexpected Engagement Series: Unexpected, #3 Author: Silvia Violet Genre: Romantic Suspense Length: Novel (240 Pages) Publisher: Silvia Violet Books (October 1, 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Simon McLeod was a promising young naval captain before pirates attacked his ship and CIA agents forced him to fake his death and join their ranks. Since that horrible night, Simon has focused on finding the men responsible for ending his career. He’s close now, but he needs help from the man he loves. That’s a problem because Edgar is straight, has no idea how Simon feels, and threatened to strangle him the last time they were together.
For years Edgar used his medical expertise to patch Simon up after ill-advised missions. Ultimately, watching Simon self-destruct became too painful and Edgar told Simon not to come running to him anymore. But when Simon shows up on Edgar’s doorstep covered in blood, Edgar can’t turn him away. He also can’t fight the feelings he has for Simon, feelings that go way beyond friendship.
Neither man thought he’d ever truly be happy again, but if they can survive a final dangerous mission, they might be able to prove themselves wrong.
Review: Hot damn you have men in uniforms, and the best is they are Navy Seals. Each book in the Unexpected collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Each story is well written, with characters that not only draw you in, but captivate your heart. You can usually tell when someone writes with their feelings and not just for money, this is one of those types of books. Now it was not perfect, however it did not take away from the story.
Simon had once been a sexy naval captain, that is until a group of men attacked his ship. Now he wanted paybacks. He had been forced to change his identity and to fake his death. He was also forced to work for the CIA. A job he had not wanted. He had wanted to be in the Navy. He wanted to find those men and make them pay.
He also wanted Edgar.
Edgar had always thought he would stay friends with Simon but things always come to an end. Or so he thought. When Simon showed up bloody once more well things change even more. Guess he isn’t as straight as we assumed. He has the hots for his teammate. He had told Simon earlier that he wanted him to stop showing up. It wasn’t the reason he gave though, it showed that he was growing in Edgar’s heart just a bit more.
This was full of suspense, captivating and very hot little love story that has some pain in it that will break your heart. Now I do not much care for endings that are not really an ending at all. It drives me nuts and sometimes it does the exact opposite of what an author truly wants. If I am left hanging I usually lose interest in the series real fast. Now I am not sure of this series so we will see how the next book ends.
This was a fantastic story that I loved to read. It captivated me from the first moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. It gave me almost everything I could ask for in a story. Including some hot sex.
I would definitely recommend this and can’t wait for the next book.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Hiya peeps, today we have Silvia Violet visiting on the first day of the tour for her newest release Unexpected Engagement, we have an exclusive excerpt and a awesome giveaway, so enjoy the post and click that rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~
Unexpected Engagement
(Unexpected 03)
by
Silvia Violet
Simon McLeod was a promising young naval captain before his ship was attacked and CIA agents forced him to fake his death and join their ranks. Since that horrible night, Simon has focused on finding the men responsible for ending his career. He’s close now, but he needs help from the man he loves. The problem is Edgar is straight, has no idea how Simon feels, and threatened to strangle him the last time they were together.
After years of using his medical expertise to patch Simon up after ill-advised missions, Edgar told Simon not to come running to him anymore. Watching Simon self-destruct was too painful. But when Simon shows up on Edgar’s doorstep covered in blood, Edgar can’t turn him away. He also can’t fight the feelings he has for Simon, feelings that go way beyond friendship.
Neither man thought he’d ever truly be happy again, but if they can survive a final dangerous mission, they might be able to prove themselves wrong.
Hi peeps, today we have Chris McHart popping in with her two great releases Alex’s Surprise & Saving Alex, Chris tells us a little about creating the world for Unexpected series, we have a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Prime’s reviews, so enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~
Alex’s Surprise & Saving Alex
(Unexpected 01 & 02)
by
Chris McHart
Alex’s Surprise: Alex wanted a night of hot passion with Gerome, but he gets more than he ever bargained for. His life will be changed forever in a world where he’ll be thrown in jail— or worse— for being pregnant.
Alex’s best friend, Sam, has been acting strange ever since he met Alex’s one-night stand, but now Alex needs help in order to hide, and Sam is his only hope.
Saving Alex: Not only is Alex pregnant, something punishable by jail time, but Gerome, the father of the baby, is a vampire prince. When strangers invade Alex’s home and kidnap him, he doesn’t know who is responsible, if he’ll ever see the man he loves again, or even get to see the child growing inside him.
Considering himself the father of his lover’s child, Sam has a hard time standing around and letting others plan Alex’s rescue. But when the Prince and his trackers find an important clue, the race to save his beloved is on. Now all he can do is cross his fingers that the scheme they’ve devised will work.
When Prince Gerome receives ransom demands, the instructions are clear: mate a complete stranger or he’ll never see Alex or the child he carries again. Will he be able to convince his newly intended to help, or will those seeking to dethrone his family win this evil game of blackmail?
Caution: Contains a kidnapping, unwanted matings, a scheming king, way too many people that follow their own plans and a highly pregnant Alex
Hi peeps, today we have Baily Bradford stopping by on her Unexpected Moments blog tour, it’s the second book in her Unexpected series in the What’s His Passion? Imprint from Totally Bound. Bailey has a couple of points on writing and there’s a fantastic giveaway! So peeps enjoy the post and then click that link to enter the giveaway. <3 ~Pixie~
Unexpected Moments
(Unexpected 01)
by
Bailey Bradford
Love begins at the most unexpected moment…
Carter Hausemann and Eddie Canales are embarking on a new romance. They know they’re compatible sexually. Now it’s time to find out if they’re meant for each other—and a third man, because Carter has always known what he’s needed. He’d just been afraid to reach for it.
Eddie will do whatever it takes to make Carter happy, and since he’s not the jealous type as long as he’s included, he’s more than willing to see if a relationship can work between three men. But first he and Carter need to concentrate on them.
Dare Habrock has the microbrew everyone’s talking about. He also has a secret that has kept him from having a lover in far too long.
When these three meet, they begin to understand that love flourishes in the most unexpected moments.
But someone is determined to destroy every bit of joy they have.
Reader Advisory: This books contains scenes of multiple male ménage, light BDSM and references to fisting.
Title: Mate Me, Hate Me, Date Me, Love Me
Title: Unexpected Engagement
