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One is my husband, Rob.

A man who claimed he loved me, but proved his fist loved me more.

The other is Tucker McCloud, my savior and confidant.

I'm torn between what's right and my own fear.

But not anymore.

I’m taking my life back now.

I will fight back.

I will be happy.

Book Links

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144608-let-it-be-me?from_search=true

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Let-be-Me-Toni-Aleo/dp/0989986306/ref=la_B005SSZGTY_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1381168253&sr=1-5

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/let-it-be-me-toni-aleo/1117003574?ean=2940148769811

Well this is it ... the final week of 31 days of authors!!

The final week features: Shelly Crane, Lila Felix, Quinn Loftis, Toni Aleo, Nicole Williams and CJ Peterson

There will be ONLY ONE WINNER per author! That means there will be 5 winners =)

Enter below:

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The instant Piper Allen sees Erik Titov, she wants him—wants his rock-hard body, sure, but the strength and mystery that lie behind that superstar hockey jock demeanor, too. So when he sidles up to her at a bar and slinks his arm around her waist, she’s lost. What follows is the wildest night of her life . . . followed by inevitable heartbreak the next morning. And then, a few weeks later, a very big surprise: two blue lines on a pregnancy test.

 

Only a check to the head could make Erik fall for a nice girl like Piper. But since their crazy-sexy night together, he’s been trying to forget about her alluring body by falling into bed with every woman in Nashville, and it’s not working. So when Piper shows up at his house with a baby-bomb to drop, it doesn’t take much for Erik to suggest the nuclear option: marriage. While it’s supposed to be all for show, the second they say “I do,” the ice between them starts to melt into sizzling steam.

 

Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Taking Shots, Trying to Score, and Empty Net.

When not rooting for her beloved Nashville Predators, she’s going to her husband’s and son’s hockey games and her daughter’s dance competitions, or reading the latest romance novel.

The amazing Toni Aleo is re-releasing the The Assassins Series.

This was the hardest one yet...........but here it goes...........

5. JUST ONE DROP by Quinn Loftis - Decebel and Jennifer - It Girl by Jason Derulo



4. TAKING SHOTS by Toni Aleo - Ellie and Shea - Just A Kiss by Lady Antebellum



3.  DELTA PROJECT: HIDE by Jessica Jaster - Weston - Unbreakable by Fireflight




2. SWEET OBLIVION by Bailey Ardisone - Mycah and Nari  - I Will Not Bow by Breaking Benjamin




1.  Daughter of the Earth and Sky (Daughters of Zeus #2) by Kaitlin Bevis - Hades and Persephone - A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

This had to be my easiest Friday Five!  Maybe I read too much......nah!

5.  Colby Harris, Confession of Alli Cat by Courtney Cole.  Colby, you sexy swim coach, I love you!!! Hot guy, swim coach and likes to "help" Alli out....need I say more!!!!! Didn't think so!!!!

4.  Liam James, The Boy Who Sneaks In My Bedroom Window by Kirsty Moseley.  Hockey player and protector of Amber......oh, and he is hot!!

3.  Tate Odder, Empty Net by Toni Aleo.  Goalie, Swedish, hot, young and the sweetest person ever!!!! Yep, that is a all-in-one-package!

2. Shea Alder, Taking Shots by Toni Aleo. Captain of the Assassins, amazing husband and father.....and he is way hot!

1.  Lucas Brooks, Trying to Score by Toni Aleo.  Bad-boy Brooks?!?! Oh no, HOT-BOY Brooks!!! I love love love Lucas and I love love love that he is a hockey player!!!!

Be sure to check out Jacque's Book Nook, Dreaming Dreams and Confessions of A Book Addict lists!!

Until next week...............

Today, I will tell you my top five best kisses.  HEHE!! This is so much fun, but so had to chose.  I have some many!

1.  Elli and Shea, Taking Shots by Toni Aleo:  I loved their first kiss and every kiss they had in the book. Toni Aleo did an amazing job throughout the book describing their love and kisses!  It was H-O-T and sweet!!!!!!!!!!

2.  Jennifer and Decebel, Just One Drop by Quinn Loftis:  If you know me at all, you know that I love Decebel more than anything!! I only share him with Jennifer because I am a nice person.  However, their first kiss was perfection and every kiss, thereafter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3.  Jacqueline and Lucas, Easy by Tammara Webber: Nothing like a hot, tattooed tutor and a sweet, kind student.  Their first kiss perfection and they only got HOTTER!  Oh, did I mention that Lucas is also an artist.

4.  Eden and Kiran, Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson: You know I had to do it.  Eden and Kiran are my most fave characters and their first kiss was epic (well, to me it was).  With every book, it only got better!!!!

5.  Katy and Daemon, Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout:  I love this series! Katy and Daemon are perfect together, although their relationship is a bit complex.  However, their first was INSANE and then it was just a roller coaster of emotions after that.

Be sure to visit Jacque's Book Nook and Dreaming Dreams to see who they picked for their Best Kisses

I love Toni Aleo's books and I am loving the covers!!

According to  my Goodreads account I have read 205 books in 2012 and I needed to narrow down to my 12 favorite.  Well, it was VERY HARD, but I did it.  These are not in any particular order.

Book #1: Miss Me Not by Tiffany King
By far my most favorite book of Tiffany King!! This book is a page turning-tear-jerking masterpiece and I think EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS!  Tiffany King has the talent to reach a variety of audiences and is an amazing person!  Her kindness and love for the character shines through every page and scenario.  In my opinion, I think that she she will be a household name in the next few years!

If you want to purchase Miss Me Not, you can here:
Miss Me Not

Book #2: The Wild Ones by M. Leighton
PICK Trick!!  Always Pick Trick!! Although I love a lot of M. Leighton's work this one stands out to me the most!! She knows how to make this city girl want a cowboy!!  I loved this book from the moment Trick graced the page!!  If you have not read this (and remember this is more of an adult book) then you need to read it!

If you want to purchase it you can here:The Wild Ones

Book #3: Don't Panic by Lindsay Paige
Lindsay Paige!  This young lady has so so so so much talent!! I cannot wait to see what else she will bring to us in the future!  I loved this book so much! Lindsay Paige brought a serious topic to these pages and turned into an amazing story of trust, love and humanity all in one!!  Like I said before, PURE TALENT!!!

I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone!  It is a great read!!

You can purchase it here: Don't Panic

Book 4: The Reluctant King by Rachel Higginson
I will never grow tired of saying on how much I love Rachel Higginson!!  Time and time again she shows her talent through each page of her stories!!  She has created the greatest characters in the Star-Crossed Series and I will ALWAYS READ THEM!!

I am looking forward to see what she will bring in 2013, because I know that she will not disappoint me or her fans!! Though I still think I am her number 1 fan!! HAHA!

If you want to purchase The Reluctant King you can here:The Reluctant King (The Star-Crossed Series, Book 5)

If you have not read this series, you can get Reckless Magic (Book 1) for free here:Reckless Magic (The Star-Crossed Series, Book 1)

Book 5: Ten Tiny Breaths by KA Tucker
I was just introduced to KA Tucker a few months ago and her book made a HUGE impact in my Book Nerd Life!!  I could NOT put this book down!! I was mesmerized by the characters, story line and everything about this book that it forever be one of my favorites!  KA Tucker is an extremely talented author and I cannot wait to see what else she has rolling around in her head!!

If you have not read this book PLEASE PLEASE READ IT!!  It will not disappoint!

You can purchase it here: Ten Tiny Breaths

Book 6: Delta Project: Hide by Jessica Jaster
Talk about a debut author!! Jessica Jaster comes out of the gates swinging!!  This book was fantastic!! I am not even sure where to begin to tell you how great it is! Jessica Jaster has serious talent and I am counting down the days until Book 2!!

This is a great book and a quick read!  I know that once you start it, you will not put it down!

You can purchase it here:Delta Project: Hide

Book 7: Hale Maree by Misty Provencher
Oh, Misty, I just love you!  I have read everything that Misty has published, however this is my favorite! She brought me ... I mean, us ... an outstanding love story that I could not put down.  I loved every page of this book and I can only hope that there will be more of this story in Misty's future.

Haven't read it.........purchase it here: Hale Maree

Book 8: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
I would have never heard of this book if Kathryn from TSK TSK What To Read had not been pimping it so hard on Facebook (pun intended).  I am not sure how I have survived my Book Nerd Life without Braden Carmichael!  Hot, yummy Scotsman! LOVE this story and just read it again this past weekend!!  Just a great story all around!

Need to purchase the book?  You can here:On Dublin Street

Book 9: Wicked Fate by Tabatha Vargo
What can I say about Tabatha Vargo that I have not said a thousand times before?  She is amazing, talent and a great person!  Her debut novel, Wicked Fate, will knock you down.  It is such a great story and I know that book 2 will be just as good, if not better.  Tabatha Vargo is working on some great projects for 2013 and I can't wait.

If you haven't read Wicked Fate, then purchase it here:Wicked Fate (The Wicked Trilogy)

Book 10: Perchance by Lila Felix
*shakes head* Lila, Lila, Lila, where have you been all  my Book Nerd Life?!?!?!?!  Lila Felix is a 2012 debut author and already has 3 books published.  One, she is a writing machine.  Two, her fan demand more from her the moment we put the book down.  Perchance is my favorite of the novels she has published in 2012.  I cannot wait to see what is in store for 2013.  I know that she will not disappoint!

Perchance (amazing LOVE STORY) can be purchased here:Perchance

Book 11: Beyond The Veil by Quinn Loftis
Quinn is the Luna of all books! The Grey Wolf Series has quickly become my most favorite series.  Even though, Quinn has become the LUNA of cliffhangers.  It never fails that I am cussing at the end of one of her books because she has ripped out my Book Nerd heart and I am wanting more!  that is true talent there!  I know that 2013 will bring book 6 of the Grey Wolf series.  Along with that she is writing a new series called Elfin (also great!)

But in all seriousness, I need to THANK QUINN for bringing Decebel in my life!!

If you want to read Beyond the Veil you can here:Beyond the Veil, Book 5 The Grey Wolves Series

If you have not read this series you can get Prince of Wolves (Book 1) FOR FREE here:Prince of Wolves (The Grey Wolves Series)

For Quinn's new series: Elfin, you can purchase it here:Elfin

Book 12: Empty Net by Toni Aleo
If you know anything about from following me on Facebook or Twitter you know that I have a love for sports, especially HOCKEY!!  I am a Chicago Blackhawks fan through and through! Toni Aleo knows how to write a hockey book and series!  I will let it go that she is a Nashville Predators fan since she has given me 3 new fictional boyfriends!! Empty Net is my favorite of her series and I love Tate SO MUCH!!

If you have not read this .. you MUST!! Even if you don't like hockey this is still a great read.  Please remember that it is an adult book

You can purchase it here:Empty Net (Assassins)

MAY 2013 BRING US A WHOLE NEW LOVE OF BOOKS, FICTIONAL BOYFRIENDS AND GREAT MEMORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry about not posting Friday Fictional Boyfriend the past couple weeks! Real life issues were in the way! So, this week I am going to give you 3....that's right 3....Fictional Boyfriends!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!

Fictional Boyfriend #1: Shea Adler

Oh, Shea, you sexy sexy Captain of the Assassins! I think of all three I love Shea the most.  He stood by Elli with all of her self-esteem issues and her crazy family.  I love that he was patient and kind.  I loved that he fought for Elli no matter and loved her SO Much!!!

The other part that I loved about Shea was when he was on the ice.  OH YEAH! I love me a hockey player that is for sure! He was determined, mean and an excellent player! YUMMY!



Fictional Boyfriend #2: Lucas Brooks

LUCAS BROOKS!! O.M.G!!! I LOVE HIM! Now, you know I am a sucker for a fictional boyfriend and I like a little bit of a "bad boy" but with a good side.  Now, add in the fact he is a hockey player and you have #1 Fictional Boyfriend: Lucas Brooks.

Now, Lucas isn't just a bad boy.  He truly loves Fallon and knows what he wants!

I love that he TRULY fights Fallon and he will do anything for her.  I also love that he is "go big or go home" kind-of guy!  Oh yeah, did I mention he was totally hot and a hockey player!





Fictional Boyfriend #3: Tate Odder

SWEDISH, HOT, YUMMY! That is how I would describe Tate Odder.  Now, he is young, BUT he is extremely young (21) but when has that stopped me when it comes to a fictional boyfriend!

Tate really is a kind person with such a good heart.  He loves Audrey more than anything! He is a good boy all around but a bad-a** goalie on the ice. Oh, did I say he was Swedish! Blonde hair and blue eyes *swoon*!

Goodreads description:


Definition of an Empty Net: When a team pulls the goalie for an extra attacker, desperately seeking a goal.

Audrey Parker was in a horrible place.
She hated her job, her sister was getting married and moving out, but worst of all, she was in love with a total jerk. No matter what she did, every guy she met hurt her. All she wanted was her happily ever after. Her Prince Charming. Her Lucas Brooks! She didn’t know how to change her life but she knew she needed too.
Feeling like she was about to hit rock bottom, Audrey wakes up next to Tate Odder.

Tate Odder had lost everything.
After being brought up from the Assassins’ farm team, the Florida Rays to the Nashville Assassins, Tate hopes he’ll forget everything he has lost. He doesn’t. Each day gets harder to live in a place he doesn’t know. Even being the first rookie goalie to shut out an opposing team three times during the Lord Stanley Cup Finals, he still felt empty. With the loss of his parents and sister still heavy on his heart, Tate isn’t sure how to live like everything is okay.

But when he wakes up beside Audrey Parker, things start to change. She turns his life upside down with her kooky sense of humor and her bright clothing. She is intelligent and beautiful, and for once, he doesn’t feel empty.
Will Audrey be the person to fill the holes in Tate’s heart, making him whole again?
Or will another player ruin everything, leaving him feeling forever like an empty net?

Mary's Review:

Mandy I Read Indie again did not disappoint when she told me this was the best of the series (thus far).

Again, there is adult content in this book.

Best part of the book:  Tate Oooooodder.  Yes, oh yes, Mr. Sweden is beyond perfect for Audrey.  I love every interaction, word and "moves" that Tate does throughout this book!  I love how (even though he is 21) he is very mature.  My heart broke for him when I learned about his past and cheered for him when he was on the ice!  I loved Audrey.  Even with all her insecurities and doubts she was really "grew" throughout this book.  I loved it!

Not so great about book:  I was warned that I would need tissues while reading this book.  (Everyone knows I am a crier).  Even though I did shed tears throughout this book, both happy and sad, this was nothing that was wrong with this book! I will be rereading this again and again!

I cannot wait for what is in store from Toni Aleo.  Trust me I will be reading more of her books!

Goodreads description:


Fallon Parker’s dream was to have her family’s wine company at the top of all wine magazines and to have a cellar of her own. After graduating from college, she has worked hard to make that dream a reality, even if that meant having a nonexistent love life. She had her chance at love and that was a bust, so she put everything into the wine company. After becoming the official sponsor of the Nashville Assassins, Fallon finally feels like everything is falling in place, that is until Lucas Brooks comes back into her life.

Lucas Brooks hates his life. He is lonely, he is sober, and he is angry. On the ice, when he’s not in the sin bin, he the leading scorer in the NHL but off the ice, he is a mess. He threw away the most important person in his life, and has regretted it ever since but when Lucas sees Fallon again after being traded to the Assassins; he is bound and determined to get her back. Even if she wants nothing to do with him.

The sexual tension between Fallon and Lucas is electrifying as Lucas tries to convince Fallon that he is a changed man. Fallon tries to resist Lucas, but it is so hard when all her body wants is his. But when Lucas finds out that Fallon has been keeping a huge secret from him, the game he is playing stops and penalties are called.

With new rules and new players on the ice, will Fallon and Lucas be able to work out their differences and work as a team or will they be left trying to score alone.


Mary's Review

Mandy I Read Indie is one of my favorite Book Pimps and this book recommendation was so good!

Again, just a warning, this book has adult content in it.

Now, let talk more about Hockey Hotness!

Best part of book:  HELLO LUCAS BROOKS! Boy oh Boy do I love a bad-boy hockey player and Lucas Brooks is just that.  Well, sort of! He is all "big and bad" on the ice but there is so much more to him.  I loved how Toni Aleo showed more to Lucas than just his "bad-boy" side.  I got to see him in a sensitive way.  I also thought he dealt with Fallon's secret very well. As well as can be expected.  As I kept reading I fell more and more in love with Lucas! He was a great character!

Not so great:  I liked Fallon at the end of the book more than the beginning of the book.  I understand that Lucas hurt her and she should have been upset but there was a bigger picture and she was just so stubborn! It got a little bit annoying at times.  I just wanted to shake her and say "HELLO! can you please stop it?"

But that is not going to stop me from reading Book 3: Empty Net