#Spotlight on Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman

Never Trust a Pirate 
(Playful Brides #7)
by Valerie Bowman 
Mass Market Paperback, 288 pages
Published May 2nd 2017 by St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN 1250121698

The rules of engagement were never so scandalous. . .

A rumored pirate and the scurrilous black sheep of his well-to- do family, Cade Cavendish relishes his world of rebellion, deception, and seduction. Nothing and no one can hold him to be the duty-bound, honorable man he is expected to be. But when an unexpected run-in at his twin brother's estate with a ravishing, raven-haired maid leads her to believe he's actually a viscount, Cade's renegade life is thrown wildly off-kilter. And even though a case of mistaken identity can be quickly set to rights, matters of the heart are quite different...

Miss Danielle LaCrosse is startled to learn that the handsome gentleman who radiates sin and has the devil in his eyes is not her employer the Viscount, but rather his infamous brother. A former heiress, orphaned and left penniless, Danielle has more than a few secrets of her own. Cade may be skilled at coaxing even the most hidden desires out of Danielle but can he earn her trust--and win her heart--as they embark on an adventure to confront a dangerous enemy from both of their pasts . . . and uncover the identity of the so-called Black Fox along the way?

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#Giveaway of The Bad Luck Bride by Janna MacGregor

The Bad Luck Bride 
(The Cavensham Heiresses #1)
by Janna MacGregor 
Paperback, 368 pages
Published May 2nd 2017 by St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN 1250116120

IS MARRIAGE A BLESSING OR A CURSE?

A man of honor, Alexander Hallworth, Marquess of Pembrooke, will not rest until he exacts revenge on the man who destroyed his family. Just one more piece must fall into place for him to succeed he needs to convince his enemy s fiancee, the tragically beautiful Lady Claire Cavensham, to marry him instead.

Lady Claire s curse has always left her one misstep away from social ruin her past three engagements have gone awry, and now her fourth is headed in the same direction. . .until Alex, a man she barely even knows, shocks the ton and Claire by announcing their engagement. What begins as a sham turns into something deeper, and more passionate, than either Claire or Alex could have imagined. But when their secrets are revealed, will the truth behind their union scandalize them both or is their love strong enough to break the curse and lead them toward their happily ever after?

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Happy #BookBirthday to Her Wish by Sophie H. Morgan

Her Wish 
(Playboy Genie #1)
by Sophie H. Morgan
ebook, 300 pages
Published May 2nd 2017 by Swerve
ISBN 1250129214

This playboy has finally met his match...

Charlie’s sick of Genies. Too beautiful, too sure of themselves, too "celebrity". And way too eager to grant wishes in the worldwide Lottery that entices mortals into buying tickets in the hope of winning their desires. Charlie would rather walk naked through Times Square than buy a ticket. Unfortunately, her friend springs for one in Charlie’s name – and it gets picked. She refuses to get sucked in and has no qualms about saying so to the famously arrogant, devilishly handsome Genie at her door. Sexy Blue Eyes will just have to take no for an answer.

Jax Michaels would love to take no for an answer. As the most famous Genie on the East Coast, known for his sex appeal, his cheeky interviews, and his roguish style of granting wishes, he only has to turn to the next in line to find a willing partner. After all, every woman wants him – except, apparently, Charlie Donahue, who throws back his charming words, sneers at his calculated grins, and refuses to even consider wishing. Jax isn't a fool. He’s prepared to wash his hands of this infuriating, appealing female…until his Handler informs him that quitting is not an option. And if he can’t talk her into wishing, Jax will have to try playing a little dirty.

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New Releases in Books for May 2017 & #Giveaway!!!

Well, we didn't have any April showers here in sunny Florida, but these May new releases are as pretty as flowers! I finished my last read just in time for Sarah J Maas' A Court of Wings and Ruin to be downloaded to my kindle this morning - woot, woot! I'm really looking forward to Death and Night by Roshani Chokshi. Loved the The Star-Touched Queen series and am really interested to see what happens in this prequel. Oh, and Lethal Lies by Rebecca Zanetti and Jay Crownover's Charged! Which releases are you looking forward to the most this month?

*This list may be updated throughout the month.

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Baby, Come Back 
(Bad Boy Romance #2)
by Molly O'Keefe
ebook, 217 pages
Published May 1st 2017

A MAN WITH NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE

I sold my soul a long time ago to pay my father’s debts. Now my life is a prison: no friends. No family. Nothing it would hurt to lose.

I never should’ve touched Abby. I tried not to, but she is beautiful, magnetic, sexy. Everything I want but can't let myself have.

UNTIL HE MET HER

She seduced me not knowing who I was or what I really do in the shadows. I should have resisted her, but I wanted to be the man Abby thought I was for as long as I could.

But all debts must be paid, sooner or later. And mine are paid with blood.

Now Abby knows who I am, what I am, and she’s run from me.

I would have let her go for her own good. But when I find out she’s carrying my baby — there’s nowhere she can hide…

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Reasons You'll Love Sweet Southern Trouble with Michele Summers + #Giveaway

5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Sweet Southern Trouble...


1. Hunky NFL football players: Not to worry, if you don’t love football, you can still appreciate finely tuned athletes who are as smart as they are buffed. ;-)

Happy #BookBirthday to Joy Ride by Lauren Blakely

From #1 NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a steamy new standalone rivals-to-lovers romance… JOY RIDE!

Joy Ride
by Lauren Blakely
ebook, 300 pages
Published May 1st 2017 by Lauren Blakely Books

From the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of FULL PACKAGE and BIG ROCK, comes a hot & hilarious new standalone romantic comedy…

Let’s be honest, ladies. A good man is a lot like the perfect car. You want a hot body, an engine that purrs, and superior performance under the hood...for the best joy ride of your life.

I’m at your service. Ready to go all night long.

But then a wildly sexy brunette appears in my life and throws a wrench in all my plans. She’s fiery, she’s talented, she’s gorgeous, and I’d really like to know what makes her engine hum.

Henley also happens to be my biggest rival, and now we’re forced to work together every day on the most important custom car build of my career. The trouble is I can’t quite figure out if she wants to kick me in the lug nuts or beg me to give her a good, hard fuel injection. Until one night that question is answered on the hood of a sports car when she calls out my name three times. And we can’t seem to put on the brakes.

If sleeping with the enemy is a bad idea, how much more dangerous would it be to fall in love with her? 

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