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Friday, July 1, 2016

Review: His Undercover Princess by Avery FLynn

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His Undercover Princess (Tempt Me #1) by Avery Flynn

Publisher: Entangled: Indulgence
Published: May 2, 2016
*Copy provided by the publisher in exchange of an honest review*


Stylist Elle Olsen lives in fear of someone discovering her secret identity as Princess Eloise. But the men who killed her entire family in a bloody coup have done just that andnow they’re coming for her. All Elle wants is to disappear into anonymity again, but the panty-melting billionaire who kidnaps her isn’t about to let that happen.

 On the society pages, smoking hot financier Dominick Rasmussen is one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, but there’s more to him than meets the eye. As a secret resistance fighter, his one goal is to get Princess Eloise on the throne and restore the monarchy. The biggest problem? His stubborn and sexy undercover princess has no interest in ever wearing a tiara again.

 Their goals couldn’t be more opposed, but neither Dom nor Elle can deny the attraction bringing them closer together. As the stakes rise and danger increases, they are forced to choose between love and country…

This book is full of action, a steamy romance, a princess and a super hot bodyguard.

I liked Elle right from the start, I mean she has a dream job being a stylist and she has the attitude of someone you wish was your bff. Dominick comes off as your sexy playboy billonaire and I loved him for that but things between them changed so fast you can't fully believe this little fantasy.

Elle is a princess who scaped her kingdom and a certain death and who is not interested in getting back. She left it all behing and going back to a country that betrayed her is not on her to do list.
Dominick is a loyal guard. He has spend his entire life working to get Princess Eloise back on her throne. He created a whole persona for this and is almost there... if only Elle would see reason. 

I loved this book from page 1. Elle is such a likeable character and she surprised me in more than one ocassion. While the story progesses you see why she doesn't want the throne back, after her father got killed she was alone with no one to help her or support her. Elle is nothing but a strong woman, learning to survive alone after living in a castle and she has a big sense of duty as well. She knows her life isn't really hers but of her people even though that might cost her everything.
Dom also is so much more than meets eye. He has lost as much as Elle and he fought as much to get where he is, to make sure that everything he believes in wins. 

The chemestry between the two is amazing. They can't keep their hands off each other and at the same time is impossible to see eye to eye. But when their needs and their duties come they have to chose once and for all... 

This book kept me guessing all the time. Is full of action, spies and secrets. The ending had me at the edge of my seat.The romance comes fast but at a good pace for the story and both characters evolve with the plot. 

I can't wait to read the next books in the series! 

About Avery Flynn

 Award-winning romance author Avery Flynn has three slightly-wild children, loves a hockey-addicted husband and is desperately hoping someone invents the coffee IV drip.

 Avery was a reader before she was a writer and hopes to always be both. She loves to write about smartass alpha heroes who are as good with a quip as they are with their *ahem* other God-given talents. Her heroines are feisty, fierce and fantastic. Brainy and brave, these ladies know how to stand on their own two feet and knock the bad guys off theirs.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Balance by Lucia Franco

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Blurb


Adrianna Rossi is no stranger to the rigorous demands required of her body. Years of pain and determination make her one of the best. Olympic glory is the ultimate goal, and she'll do anything to achieve it. Even if that means leaving home to attend World Cup Academy of Gymnastics, a training center that serves one purpose—producing champions. 

Perfection, precision, and dedication are required of his athletes. When two time Olympian Konstantin Kournakova is persuaded into training the young hopeful, he immediately regrets it. She doesn't come close to his high standards. As the relentless pursuit of her dream keeps her striving, a passion is ignited within him.

Kova's power and domination, coupled with Adrianna's fierce tenacity, reveal there is more for her body to learn. Every interaction can be misconstrued, but there’s no mistaking the darkening of his gaze, the lingering of his touch, or the illicit image of his bare skin pressed against hers. Integrity is on the line. One toe off the beam and their forbidden desires could ruin everything they’ve worked for, throwing it all off balance. 
WARNING: This novel contains explicit content.


Expected Release: 


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About Lucia Franco


A competitive athlete for over ten years, Lucia Franco currently resides in sunny South Florida with her husband and two boys. Paranormal romance was her first love, but she has a soft spot in her heart for small-town and reunion romance stories.

When Lucia is not hard at work on her next novel, you can find her relaxing with her toes in the sand at a nearby beach.

Find out more about Lucia at authorluciafranco.com. Make sure to join her newsletter to receive exclusive updates and more!

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Cover Reveal + giveaway: 100 Hours by Rachel Vincent

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I am so excited to share the awesome cover for 100 HOURS, the first book in a new trilogy by New York Times best-selling author Rachel Vincent, which releases on March 28, 2017 from Katherine Tegen Books, along with a note from the author about her upcoming novel and an amazing giveaway.

Scroll down to take check out the gorgeous cover, read what Rachel Vincent has to say about 100 HOURS, and enter for a chance to win. And be sure to share your thoughts about the cover in the comments!

The Cover Revealed


Title: 100 HOURS
Author: Rachel Vincent
Release date: March 28, 2017
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 368
Formats available to pre-order: Hardcover

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Maddie is beyond done with her cousin Genesis’s entitled and shallow entourage. Genesis is so over Miami’s predictable social scene with its velvet ropes, petty power plays, and backstabbing boyfriends.

While Maddie craves family time for spring break, Genesis seeks novelty—like a last-minute getaway to an untouched beach in Colombia. And when Genesis wants something, it happens.

But paradise has its price. Dragged from their tents under the cover of dark, Genesis, Maddie, and their friends are kidnapped and held for ransom deep inside the jungle—with no diva left behind. It all feels so random to everyone except Genesis. She knows they were targeted for a reason. And that reason is her.

Now, as the hours count down, only one thing’s for certain: If the Miami hostages can’t set aside their personal problems, no one will make it out alive.

A Note from Rachel Vincent

In my upcoming YA suspense 100 HOURS, Genesis and her cousin Maddie come from opposite ends of the privilege spectrum, but when they wind up kidnapped for ransom during spring break in Colombia and have no one else to count on, they discover they have more in common than either of them thought.

If you’ve read any of my previous releases, 100 HOURS probably seems like a departure for a Rachel Vincent book. And that’s what I thought, back when it was just me and an idea. But as I wrote the story and got to know the characters, I realized that even though this book is set in the Colombian jungle and these characters have no supernatural abilities, 100 HOURS is very much a book about the themes that draw me in over and over. Survival. Family friction and loyalty. High-stakes pulse-racing action. Twists, turns, secrets, and revelations. Girls who can fend for themselves—and for anyone else who needs help.

About Rachel Vincent

Photo credit: Kim Haynes Photography

Rachel Vincent is a former English teacher and an eager champion of the Oxford comma. She shares her home in Oklahoma with two cats, two teenagers, and her husband, who’s been her # 1 fan from the start. Rachel is older than she looks and younger than she feels, and she remains convinced that writing about the things that scare her is the cheapest form of therapy—but social media is a close second.


The Giveaway

Courtesy of the author, there is a blitz-wide giveaway for…

  • ONE (1) winner will receive a SIGNED SET of a paperback copy of THE STARS NEVER RISE + an ARC of THE FLAME NEVER DIES
Giveaway is US only. Must be 13 or older to enter. Giveaway ends on July 11th at 11:59 PM Pacific. 

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Review: Dare to Take

Review: Dare to Take

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Dare to Take (Dare to Love #6)
by Carly Phillips

 Published: May 3th, 2016
*Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

 She was off limits, 
But he couldn't resist. 

 There are just some guys you don't touch--even someone as innocent and inexperienced as Ella Shaw knows that. But when her brother's best friend is up for grabs and willing, she can't resist. After all, she's wanted him for years... 

 On leave from the army, Tyler Dare is just looking for a little fun, but his best friend's sister is off limits. Yet unable to deny how sexy and alluring she is, he finds it all too easy to succumb to a night of passion and heat that ends the next morning in the worst way possible. 

 Now, Ella is stranded on a tropical island with a hurricane bearing down, and only Tyler can save her. It's his chance to make amends for the past and show the woman he's never forgotten that he's coming after her . . . in more ways than one.
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Ok to start this off we'll begin with a technical note, a) because of our blog name and b) because I was confused at first when I started reading hehe
So from the blurb you understand that Tyler has a best friend and said best friend has a sister he likes... In the book though Ella has a friend and is that friend who has a brother... So nothing big just something that caught my eye while reading, I undestand that most of you are no so OCD.

Moving on to the good stuff now!
Dare to Take is the 6th book in the Dare series, but you can read it as a stand alone, as I did. You get to see the rest of the family and the author makes sure to include enough information in each of their stories to give the background characters life without overwelming the reader with other stories arcs.

I loved that Ella and Tyler had history, that they knew each other in a way and yet they were practically strangers. They had a lot of chemestry so it was easy to see how the rest of the family were expecting this relationship.

What I enjoyed the most though, was that the book wasn't just a love story. While Ella is in a tropical island she gets mugged and stranded due to a huracan, and Tyler comes to her rescue. Once back on main land things are still a little weird, someone is chasing Ella and thankgoodness pushing her to Tyler. So the mistery, while a little easy to guess, was a nice twist to the cliché. 

Tyler is really trying to make amends for what happened years ago but Elle won't make it easy on him. These two bicker like and old couple and go at each other like teenegers.

Dare to Take in the kind of read you want on a busy week to keep your mind off and enjoy a good book. 

ABOUT  CARLY PHILIPS

 After a successful fifteen year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.


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Sunday, May 8, 2016

REVIEW: THE WEDDING PACT

REVIEW: THE WEDDING PACT

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Carrigan O'Malley has fallen in love with family enemy #1, James Halloran and he has absolutely no intention of letting her get away.  THE WEDDING PACT is the second book in a smoking-hot series about the O'Malleys—wealthy, powerful, and full of scandalous family secrets from New York Times Bestseller Katee Robert and Forever Romance.

THE WEDDING PACT (The O'Malley Series #2)
by Katee Robert
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: April 26, 2016
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing- Forever

Carrigan O'Malley has always known her arranged marriage would be more about power and prestige than passion. But after one taste of the hard-bodied, whiskey-voiced James Halloran, she's ruined for anyone else. Too bad James and his family are enemy number 1.


Hallorans vs. O'Malleys—that's how it's always been. James should be thinking more about how to expand his family's empire instead of how silky Carrigan's skin is against his and how he can next get her into his bed. Those are dangerous thoughts. But not nearly as dangerous as he'll be if he can't get what he wants: Carrigan by his side for the rest of their lives.



Oh wow, this book had me at the edge of my seat all the time! Katee Robert wrote such a wonderful, thrilling and compelling story I couldn't get away. 

 Carrigan has manage to live her life pleasing her father but away from marriage. She always knew the time would come and that the choice wouldn't be hers but when that day finally comes she's no ready. She loves her wild nights out whereshe can be herself and not an instrument in her family's game of power. 

 James has never wanted to be in power. Actually, he always wanted to get away and become as diferent from his family as he could, but wishing is useless now that he's the new head of the Hallorans. 

 The Wedding Pact is like an action movie of Romeo and Juliet. Three families compete for power in the streets of Boston. Each with a territory and all wanting more. All walking slowly and carefully with a war and a pace agreement that won't hold much longer. The Hallorans and the O'Malleys hate eachother the most. And considering James kidnapped Carrigan a few months before they don't like each other very much but their atraction is undeniable. 

 I loved how they relationship evolved with time. They met by chance and then it was just about doing something that was forbidden. The risk and excitment. But they see themselves inn the other.
Carrigan and James are trapped in their realities, both prisoners of their families past and wishing they could be something more than criminals.

They fight and scream. Constantly torn between their hearts and whats right by their family code. How much are they willing to risk to get their own happiness?

The Wedding Pact is a roller coaster of emotions. These characters are so much more than what you see in the first page. Katee Robert managed to make the reader feel as conflicted as the characters by portraing their feelings in such a realistic way.

You can't miss this book and the rest of the series to see what happens in Boston and how this families adquire their power.

Meet the O’Malley family in book one of the O’Malley series, The Marriage Contract:
Get More information at : Goodreads  | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes
About Katee Robert

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandpa’s knee. She found romance novels at age twelve and it changed her life. When not writing sexy contemporary and speculative fiction romance novels, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her wee ones, driving her husband batty with what-if questions, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.  
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Sunday, April 10, 2016

Cover Reveal: Elemental #3 by Michelle Madow

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Filled with magic, thrilling adventure, and sweet romance, Elementals 3: The Head of Medusa is the latest installment in Michelle Madow’s exciting Elementals series. Follow Nicole and her fellow Elementals as they journey to the end of the world, unsure of who to trust, and facing choices that will put their lives and the entire world at risk. Will they all survive the mission?

And if they don’t, will the ones who do be able to find the strength to continue?

Title: Elementals 3: The Head of Medusa

Author: Michelle Madow

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Release Date: June 29, 2016

Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing

Series: Elementals #3

Format: eBook and paperback



THE EPIC JOURNEY CONTINUES IN THE THIRD BOOK OF THE ELEMENTALS 

SERIES.

Moving to a new town wasn’t supposed to be easy. But for Nicole Cassidy, it meant discovering she was a witch with never before seen elemental powers. Mysteriously given a mission that could help save the world, Nicole and four other gifted classmates journeyed to Greece, where they battled ancient monsters and barely escaped with their lives.

Now Nicole and the Elementals have returned home, and while her relationship with Blake—the fire Elemental—is finally heating up, she can’t rid herself of the guilt that she’s responsible for the death of one of their own in Greece. But she must remain focused, because the portal to the prison world of Kerberos is weakening, and Typhon, one of Earth’s deadliest creatures, has escaped. Now the Elementals must retrieve the only object in the world that can destroy this dangerous monster—the head of Medusa herself.

Follow the Elementals as they journey to the end of the world, unsure of who to trust, and facing choices that will put their lives and the entire world at risk. Will they all survive the mission? 

And if they don’t, will the ones who do be able to find the strength to continue?

Find out in the riveting third book in the Elementals series, The Head of Medusa.

Pre-order:  Amazon


The adventure began in the first book in the series, Elementals: The Prophecy of Shadows! 
To learn more about the first book, and to read the first four chapters for free, click here!

The Elementals series is available on Kindle Unlimited, so subscribers can read it for free!

Rafflecopter for Cover & Blurb Giveaway:

Michelle is offering five (5) lucky winners an eCopy of Elementals: The Prophecy of Shadows! 

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About the Author:

Michelle Madow writes fast-paced YA (young adult) fiction that will leave you turning the pages wanting more!

She grew up in Baltimore, and now lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she writes books for young adults. Some of her favorite things are: reading, pizza, traveling, shopping, time travel, Broadway musicals, and spending time with friends and family. Michelle went on a cross-country road trip from Florida to California and back to promote her books and to encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to travel the world for a year on a cruise ship.

Want all three parts of the Transcend Time Saga—Michelle’s first YA romance series—for FREE? Click here to learn about the series and claim your books. 
To get instant updates about Michelle’s new books, follow her on Amazon!

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Blog Tour: The Natural History of Us

Blog Tour: The Natural History of Us

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The Natural History of Us - coverTHE NATURAL HISTORY OF US

One class assignment. One second chance at love. The school player is all in. Now he needs to win back the sweet commitment girl who's forever owned his heart.

Justin Carter has a secret. He's not the total player Fairfield Academy believes him to be. Not really. In fact, he used to be a one-woman guy... and his feelings for her never went away. Too bad he broke her heart three years ago and made sure to ruin any chance she'd ever forgive him.

Peyton Williams is a liar. She pretends to be whole, counting down the days until graduation and helping her parents at the family ranch. But the truth is, she's done everything she can to get over Justin, and salvation is just around the corner. With graduation one short month away, she'll soon break free from the painful memories and start her life fresh. Of course, she has to get through working with him on one last assignment first.

For Justin, nothing ever felt as right as being with Peyton, and now that fate's given him a shot at redemption, he's determined to make the most of it. And for Peyton...well, Justin Carter has always been her kryptonite.

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I loved the Fine Art of Pretending, Brandon was an amazing book boyfriend and all butI had a soft spot for Justin. This bad boy was so much more in his few pages that I needed more of him. He needed a happy ending that Aly didn't give him.
So I've been patiently asking Rachel for teaser while I waited the finished product... but if you haven't read The Fine Art Of Pretending, you shoul go now and come back and tell me how awesome it was and then you can move on to Justin book, because lets be serious, you know you have to read the series in order. 

Now moving on...

Justin is a player. We all know that and we all love it. But he had girlfriend *gasp* and he is determined to get her back, even though that means he has to work through some of his own issues, his fears and weaknesses to become the guy Peyton deserves. And of course, he has to convince her to take him back.

Peyton is a good girl with a broken heart and all she wants is to graduate and scape her own memories, but fate has other plans when she gets paired with Justin for one final proyect. 

I really really love the journey these two took me. We see a whole new side to Justine that almost no one sees and we see Peyton at her worst and how she bounces back. I liked how both characters simply belonged together. 

The book goes back and forth in time showing us how they first met, fell in love and broke up while showing how they reconnected. And I have a love relationship with this kind of books because the OCD freak in me wants things orderly but there's a little excitment in the chaos of wanting desperately to know what happened while reading how things are developing in the present. And Rachel hasn'st dissapointed me in this aspect. You really get to see their relationship developing slowly and you get to see them grow with time and because of each other and is just wonderful.
Going back, the whole belonging together thing also fits perfectly with the time jumps because it shows that maybe they weren't ready for that kind of love when they were younger and how that time apart, while painful, made them grow as individuals that fit better years later. 


As always, Rachel Harris gave me tummy feelings, good and bad. I laughed and cried and loved every single minute of it. 
The Natural History of Us is a love story about a boy and a girl who belong together, is about trusting yourself and others and finding happiness. 
If you want a sweet romance, a book boyfriend to make you swoon a heroine you can easily relate and a great story, then you need to pick up your copy as soon as is out! 

   
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You can order a signed and/or personalized copy of THE NATURAL HISTORY OF US now through April 8th HERE!


And don’t miss Rachel Harris’s

THE FINE ART OF PRETENDING!

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About Rachel Harris

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Vibrant settings, witty banter, and strong relationships are a staple in each of her books…and kissing. Lots of kissing. An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict and homeschool mom, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and watching way too much Food Network with her husband. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!    

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Waiting on: The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead

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We are SO close to the realese date of this one I can barely contain myslef!

Look at this pretty cover!



For a select group of girls, the Glittering Court offers a shot at a life they’ve only ever dreamed of, one of luxury, glamour, and leisure. To high-born Adelaide, whose wealthy family is forcing her into a loveless marriage, the Glittering Court represents something else: the chance to chart her own destiny, and adventure in an unspoiled, prosperous new land across the sea.

After a chance meeting with the dazzling Cedric Thorn, Adelaide poses as a servant to join the crop of impoverished girls he promises to transform into proper ladies. But her familiarity with upper class life comes with a price: she must hide her identity from her new friends, mysterious refugee Mira and fiery former laundress Tamsin, and most importantly, from Cedric himself—even though she’s falling in love with him. 

Everything begins to crumble when Cedric discovers Adelaide’s ruse, and she catches the eye of a powerful young governor, who wants her for a wife. She didn’t leave the gilded cage of her old life behind just to become someone else's property. But nothing is as daunting—or as wonderful—as the potent, forbidden attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. One that, if acted on, would make them both outcasts in a wild, dangerous, uncharted world, and possibly lead them to their deaths.


I love the contrast on the cover between the white flowers and the black background.

By now my rule is that I will read anything by Richelle Mead and this one seem to keep the tradition of strong female characters that you'll love.
I've been hearing about this book for so long that I can wait to have it in my hands (or kindle). This one is the first in a new series and the plot sound really interesting.

So, what are you waiting for today?   
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Monday, March 28, 2016

Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Heated Match

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Heated Match (book #1)
Release Date: April 5, 2016
Publisher: Beyond the Page Publishing
Price: $2.99 (eBook) 
Pre-order on iBooks

With superior strength, agility, and intellect, these top-secret soldiers put their lives on the line to execute the government’s most dangerous missions. 

Journalist Loren Stanton wants nothing more than to break a big story that will catapult her career. But the only item that’s caught her eye lately is Adam Blacker, a soldier whose rugged sexiness sets her pulse racing. When rumors surface that he’s part of a classified government program, Loren has every excuse she needs to get as close to him as possible, no matter what it takes.

As team leader of a covert ops group, Adam steers clear of all journalists, but there’s no denying the blazing passion Loren stirs in him. A scorching night together convinces him their connection is more than skin-deep, still, he’s not ready to let down his guard—his genetic enhancements make him an exceptional soldier, but what woman would want to commit to his high-risk life?

When a dangerous enemy from Adam’s past resurfaces and Loren insists on joining the fight rather than running, he’s forced to face a dark truth. This courageous, loyal woman moves him in ways he never imagined possible. And now that Adam knows she has his back, he also knows that he has to win her heart.


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About the Author


Romance author, Lynne Silver, writes the popular Coded for Love series and other hot contemporary romance novels, such as Love, Technically. Before writing romance, she wrote fiction of a different sort, drafting press releases for technology corporations. Washington DC is her home (non) state, where she resides with her husband and two sons. She is represented by literary agent, Jessica Alvarez of Bookends LLC.




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