Friday, June 20, 2014

I Can’t Believe I Read the Whole Thing


Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Hop! To me, summer and love has to mean summer reading. You know, those lazy days on the beach or by the pool with all the time in the world?

What? You’re an adult now? With, you know, responsibilities? Yeah, I know the feeling, but guess what? A magical book, one that hooks you … makes it feel like it’s Summer Lovin’ all over again!
                                         
The lusty Jennifer Bernard kept me up to all hours of the night this week. Well, not in person … but with her latest Bachelor Firemen novel, Four Weddings and a Fireman.

Since I started reading the series, there was one “too-cool” fireman who caught my reading eye. Let’s say I have a thing for muscles – brawn. That’s Vader. Bernard paid of in major ways, in Four Weddings and a Fireman, not only is Vader hot, he’s the full package, ahem, with a package.


Once I reached a certain spot in the book, I couldn’t stop. I had to see what happened, and that led to 3:30 a.m. *sigh* But, the lack of sleep was worth every word. Fortunately, with the children on a “summer schedule,” I could drop the youngest off at camp and return home for a little nap.

Bernard’s kind of tricky, though. All the while I read this book, I kept wondering: “When is Fred’s story?” Lucky me! The Night Belongs to Firemen releases Sept. 30 – not too long a wait, and by then the kids will be back at school!

Thanks for stopping by. I’ll be giving away a $5 gift card to Amazon, and see below for the BIG goodies.

Grand Prizes

1 $75 Amazon Gift Card 
1 $25 Starbucks Gift Card (Donated by Sue Lyndon)
1 $25 Amazon (or B&N) Gift Card (Donated by Denisea Kampe)

To enter the Grand Prize Giveaway, readers only need to fill out the Rafflecopter box and press enter! (One entry per person!) But keep hopping! Every blog has their own giveaway. The Grand Prize winners will be chosen on Tuesday, June 24 using Random.org!

To see all the stops on the hop, visit www.hopswithheart.blogspot.com or use the Linky!

Tell me: What book last kept you up late? Please leave a comment and valid email address to be entered into the contest. The winner will be chosen on June 25.

Here's a new read from me!



Dry Heat

Louisa Bacio

In Palm Springs for a conference, James expects little more than long meetings, hot days and lonely nights. He’s prepared to get through the boredom one day at a time—right up until the moment he runs into Sofia, a former flame he’s never been able to forget. Hot to rekindle the physical side of their relationship and enthusiastically okay with some no-strings-attached sex, Sofia joins James during his off time—in his hotel room, between meetings, for sexy dinners and even on the sky tram. With every illicit whisper and each delicious encounter hotter than the last, James finds himself wishing this business trip would never end.
An EC for Men erotica story from Ellora’s Cave

Available via Ellora’s Cave, ARe, Amazon and other eRetailers.

Until next time!

Louisa Bacio



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43 comments:

  1. One book that has kept me up late is "The Stand" by Stephen King :) I just got caught up reading it and couldn't put it down :)
    anastasia_falling@yahoo.com

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    1. Don't get me started on Stephen King! He's an instant hook!

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  2. With two young kids, house chores, writing, and a bunch of other stuff to do, I don't get a lot of time to read. And, never get the chance at night. :( Hopefully, as the kids grow that will chance. lol. Thanks for the heads up on the books, though. See you around the blog hop!
    ~Angela Christina Archer
    history(at)angelachristinaarcher(dot)com

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    1. Angela, I didn't like short stories until I had kids. Now I love those quick novellas to get a satisfying read in a short time. If I'm writing a lot, I don't tend to read a lot -- too distracting.

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  3. I'm reading Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston right now and I LOVE IT! I read till my eyes are closing and then I have to stop.

    books4me67 at ymail dot com

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  4. The last book to keep me up was V-Card by Alicia Michaels! More of a sweet romance, but I absolutely loved it! Thanks for the giveaway. prettylittlepages[at]gmail[dot]com

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  5. Theirs to Cherish by Shayla Black. I love the Wicked Lovers Series.

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  6. The TWISTED anthology edited by Alison Tyler, and the audiobook version of Damon Suede's HOT HEAD (which I've loved in print/ebook form for ages already)...

    vitajex(at)aol(Dot)com

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  7. Hi Louisa!

    Just hopping through to say hello to my fellow authors. =)

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  8. Wulfe Untamed by Pamela Palmer kept me up late.
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    1. You were the official winner of this contest. Going to send you an email!

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  9. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  10. all books by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Christine Feehan are always hard to but down at night.
    sasluvbooks at yahoo dot com

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  11. It depends on how good it is. I usually read till I fall asleep and my kindle smacks me in the face or my husband takes it from me.

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  12. I stayed up late reading Ophelia London's novella Making Waves.

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  13. Anne Bishop's Murder of Crows had me up 'til 5am (I have to be at work by 8)...well, any time I read anything by Anne Bishop I end up reading 'til dawn...or Ilona Andrews....or Patricia Briggs.

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com


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  14. Alpha Trine by Lexi Ander kept me up last night. cathybrockmanromance@gmail.com

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  15. I know this is way delayed since it was a long time ago, but Fifty Shades of Grey lol
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  16. That would have to be Rocked Under by Cora Hawkes =) Thank you for the giveaway =)

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  17. What book last kept you up late? Well, I read mostly ARC books now, and I have read over 150 books already this year and reviewed. Last night around 2 am I finished Sexy Bea Spelling by Davee Jones. Thanks for being part of this blog hop!
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  18. The last book that kept me up was An Most Unlikely Countess by VL Locey. Thanks for the giveaway. ginger@gingerring.com

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  19. The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith! I had to force myself to put it down last night! Thanks for the giveaway!
    cammminbookland@gmail.com

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  20. I just stayed up last night reading G. A. Aiken's A Tale of Two Dragons. It is an ebook of hers and I was in the mood for a light, funny but sexy read and she didn't disappoint. As usual she had me laughing throughout. wcraig5432 @ yahoo.com

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  21. I've just started to read the new Emily Giffin book :) Thanks for the chance!

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  22. Rush too far by Abbi Glines

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  23. All books keep me awake late because I'm a huge bookaholic, but J R Ward always manages to keep me hooked longer than most

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  24. What I did for a Duke by Julie Anne Long kept me up all night! Thank you for the giveaway :)

    milkristia(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  25. Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes is the last book that kept me up late. michelle_willms at yahoo dot com

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  26. Just poppin' by to say hello to my fellow hoppers. rleoauthor@gmail.com

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  27. Eye of the Storm by Monette Michaels. If you like kick-ass heroines and hunky heores, you will love this book. Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win.
    reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  28. Last night, well actually this morning, I read Rhea Rhodan's The Legacy of Buchanan's Crossing and just couldn't put it down. Thanks for sharing the hop and giveaway.

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  29. Every book keeps me up late. I hate to not finish a book before I go to bed. I feel like the characters are just hanging and waiting to finish their story if I put the book down to go to sleep before finishing it. I know....I am completely crazy.

    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  30. The last book that kept me up late was The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison. It's fantastic. Thanks for the giveaway.
    bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  31. It would be The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook.
    strive4bst(AT) yahoo(Dot) com

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  32. Gena Showalter's Burning Dawn
    jmcgaugh (at) semo (dot) edu

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  33. The last book that kept me up late was "The Shining " by Stephen King.

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  34. Last book that kept me up late......whatever the latest book I am reading! ARC books. I don't go to bed until after 1, normally 2 am.
    Redrabbitt (at) aol (dot) com

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  35. The last book I read that kept me up late was China Dolls. It was beautiful! easagredo@yahoo.com

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  36. The last book that I read that kept me awake was As I sleep. jfitze@hotmail.com

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  37. The Inner Room by Claire Thompson

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