COVER REVEAL: Bad For You (Dirty Deeds #3)

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BLOG TOUR REVIEW: What I Need (Alabama Summer #5)

The 'Bama Boys are back! WHAT I NEED is out now, and trust me when I say you will definitely want to get on board the Tully Train. Check out my review, then check out the book!

What I Need (Alabama Summer #5), by J. Daniels
Publish Date: March 5, 2017
Publisher: Everafter Romance
Format: e-ARC, provided by the author and Inkslinger PR
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Rating: 5 STARS

(Synopsis) Riley Tennyson has made a huge mistake.

At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself.

Showing up to her brother’s wedding pissed off and newly single, Riley seeks comfort in solitude and an open bar, until the gorgeous and irresistibly charming CJ Tully makes her a better offer―a wild night with the master of smooth-talking where nothing is off limits.

Riley does what any single woman would do, and a connection is made. One neither one of them can ignore. But when she comes home to the boyfriend she no longer thought she had, Riley buries her secret and begs CJ to do the same.

Forget about each other. It was a mistake. That’s all it was… right?

Desires are hidden. Distance is kept. Until one night CJ makes the ultimate sacrifice, and Riley can no longer avoid the man she can’t stop thinking about.

Not with him sleeping down the hall…

I broke so many of my own personal rules when I read What I Need. And, I've never been a more happy rule breaker.

1. Don't EVER read a book if it sounds like there's cheating in it. 

We all have these hard lines we aren't willing to cross when it comes to books. Mine is cheating. I hate it. There is never a good reason for it. So, if I read a book's description and it sounds like there's going to be some cheating going on by one of the MC's, I stay away. 

Now, it does sort of sound that way in the description for What I Need. And J. Daniels is a relatively new author for me, so I don't have much to go on. But, what I've read of hers so far has been fantastic, so I decided to uncharacteristically go out on a limb and give it a go. And I'm SO glad I did.  Riley's boyfriend is a grade-A douche canoe. She dumps him before leaving for the weekend to be in her brother's wedding. While at the wedding, she makes an amazing (read: hot and romantic) connection with her brother's friend CJ. 

However, when she returns home, she finds that things were not as she thought they were when she left. Her boyfriend is still in the house they share. He didn't hear her dump him. He thinks they're still together and is very apologetic and sweet. And Riley feels guilty enough to give it one more go with him and forget about CJ. 

This is all in the book's description, but for those of you who were concerned as I was, allow me to reassure you. You may be irritated with Riley, but it won't be because she cheated on her boyfriend. You can read What I Need with peace of mind that the cheating that is done in this book will not upset you as it does in others. 

2. Avoid books with love triangles unless you're in the mood for angst overload.

Love triangles are one of my least favorite things, next to cheating. It sounds like there might be a love triangle at play in What I Need, but the Tully side of the triangle is so strong, so positive, so sexy and so alpha that it never even registered on my internal love triangle scale. 

CJ Tully is my favorite sort of male character. He's a cop, so his protective game is super strong. He makes this connection with Riley at his BFF's wedding, and from that moment on, nothing phases him. Their 8-year age difference? Not even an issue. The fact that her brother is his best friend? She's worth the pain if Reed hits him. Her friend-zoning him after discovering she's not as un-coupled as she thought? He's a patient man, and it's only a matter of time before she realizes the error of her ways. Him getting injured in the line of duty? The perfect excuse to get Riley in his house to nurse him back to health. A love triangle isn't even on the radar when CJ takes up all available brain space. 

3. Always read a series in order. 

I must confess - What I Need is the first Alabama Summer book I've read. But, after reading Riley and CJ's story, I can promise you it won't be my last. The fact that I haven't ever met any of the other characters or witnessed their ships taking shape didn't diminish my enjoyment of this book in the slightest. In fact, seeing how they all interact and how close they all are only increased my desire to go back now and read books one through four (in order, of course). So, if you are like me and are a 'Bama Boys virgin, don't let that stop you from starting with What I Need. 

We're lovers who became friends who became... everything.

J. Daniels is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sweet Addiction series, the Alabama Summer series, and the Dirty Deeds series.

She would rather bake than cook, she listens to music entirely too loud, and loves writing stories her children will never read. Her husband and children are her greatest loves, with cupcakes coming in at a close second.

J grew up in Baltimore and resides in Maryland with her family.

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BLOG TOUR REVIEW & EXCERPT: Hit the Spot (Dirty Deeds #2)

OMG... JAMIE. This book was incredible for so many different reasons. Check out my review and an excerpt, then please - go get this book.

Hit the Spot (Dirty Deeds #2), by J. Daniels
Publish Date: December 6, 2016
Publisher: Forever Romance
Format: e-ARC, provided by the author and Inkslinger PR
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Rating: 5 STARS

(Synopsis) Tori Rivera thinks Jamie McCade is rude, arrogant, and worst of all . . . the sexiest man she's ever laid eyes on. His reputation as a player is almost as legendary as his surfing skills. No matter how her body heats up when he's around, she's determined not to be another meaningless hookup. 

Jamie McCade always gets what he wants. The sickest wave. The hottest women. And Tori, with her long legs and smart mouth, is definitely the hottest one. He knows Tori wants him-hell, most women do-but she won't admit it. After months of chasing and one unforgettable kiss, it's time for Jamie to raise the stakes.

Jamie promises that soon Tori won't just want him in her bed, she'll be begging for it-and he might be right. Somehow he's found the spot in her heart that makes her open up like never before. But with all she knows about his past, can she really trust what's happening between them? Is Jamie playing for keeps or just playing to win?

I knew I was going to love Hit the Spot. As much as I loved Sydney and Brian's story in Four Letter Word, it was the hints of a slow-burn love/hate thing going on between their two BFFs that had me intrigued. And Tori and Jamie's story did not disappoint me even a little bit. 

Even though Tori's most recent relationship history is pretty awful, she has not given up on the notion of love and forever. She is a true romantic, which is the main reason why, no matter how hot Jamie McCade is, or how amazing their chemistry is, Tori is determined to not let Jamie into her life. He has slept with more women than he can count, and his actions and words tell Tori that Jamie and a monogamous relationship do not mix. 

I can't blame Tori one bit. She was hurt so much by her ex, and who would want to feel that way again? And yes - all Jamie's words and actions scream PLAYER. When Hit the Spot begins, it's been six months since Four Letter Word ended and a total of nine months that Jamie has been relentlessly pursuing Tori. She held out so long and gave Jamie a real challenge. I think that long amount of time was good for both of them. It was rife with sexual tension and constant bickering back and forth, which served as a sort of foreplay for them. They learned about each other without even trying. 

So, when Tori finally does give in to the mounting tension between them, they already are reluctantly comfortable with each other. I loved that, even though they started a relationship, the arguing they love to engage in doesn't go away, but rather, it takes on a note of love and affection that makes it even more entertaining. 

You might think that since Jamie was an admitted manwhore going into his relationship with Tori that it would be hard for him to commit or conform to a monogamous way of life. In fact, it continues to be Tori dragging her feet throughout the book. Jamie knew - he KNEW - Tori was it for him, and once he got her, he was 150% in it. And that made him so incredibly sexy and amazing. This guy was SO perfect. He even had no problems apologizing when he messed up. He's a unicorn, I tell you. 

Once again, as we saw in Four Letter Word, the clipped speech, slang and tons of f-bombs reminded me of Kristen Ashley's Chaos series. But, it's so perfect for these guys. It really fits with their ways of life and who they are. 

Hit the Spot was a hot book. I mean, like towering inferno hot. Jamie is a very sexual guy, and he loves to talk while he works. So, when he gets the girl he's been pining over into his bed at long last, he's like this runaway train that can't be stopped. It's so sexy and just added to his appeal. 

If you're a fan of sexy enemies to lovers stories, this is definitely a book you must add to your TBR.

Hammerjacks was dimly lit and packed with bodies, some dancing together and others crowding the bar, waiting to get served. I started scanning the room as I came up beside Tori, who was doing the same even though she had no idea who she was looking for.

I saw Quinn almost instantly. She wasn’t hard to spot.

The bright pink spiked-out hair helped with that.

“There,” I said, pointing in the direction of the bar where my sister was sitting on a stool, head turned away from the group of shitheads swarming her.

She was alone. That pissed me off.

She was here, in town visiting, and she was looking for ass. That pissed me off, too.

Not much I could do about the second thing, I understood it, but she was gonna hear my feelings toward the other whether she wanted to hear them or not.

“What’s her name again?” Tori asked as we made our way over.

“Quinn,” I said.

She nodded, face serious. Then she tucked stray pieces of hair behind her ears and smoothed out the rest of her pony, pulled the one sleeve of her shirt down so it exposed her shoulder and bra strap, straightened her spine, tipped her chin up, and put on a smile before rushing ahead.

“Hey, sweetie. Sorry I’m late,” Tori chirped, squeezing in between my sister and the shitheads as if they weren’t standing there. She grabbed Quinn’s face, bent down, and kissed her cheek. “I missed you. Did you miss me?” she asked, bringing both hands to Quinn’s neck and holding there while standing between her bent knees.

Tori was smiling and playing the part, leaning close and making it seem like they were really together, or at least really feeling each other. My sister was blinking up at Tori, looking baffled but also looking like she was wanting to buy everything Legs was selling.

I wasn’t surprised. Quinn shared my taste in women. And I definitely had a taste for Legs.

“Whoa, are you two…damn. Is this your girl?” one of the shitheads asked from behind Tori, pointing at the back of her.

“Jesus,” another one chimed in, looking his fill. “What are the chances of me watchin’ you two go at it? This is fuckin’ hot.”

I stepped up then, not liking the tone of this guy and the shit coming out of his mouth, and wanting to make my presence known.

He saw me approach and shot me a hard look, asking, “You gotta problem?”

“Jamie.”

Teeth clenched and fists forming, I looked to Quinn, not taking the bait he was throwing out.

She was watching me, eyes serious and mouth tight, subtly shaking her head in warning ’cause she knew I couldn’t be fighting or doing anything that could draw negative attention. Then she turned her attention onto Tori when she twisted and slid into Quinn’s lap.

“Fishing in the wrong pond, boys,” Tori informed them, sweeping her gaze over the three while putting her arm around Quinn’s shoulders and pressing close. “Get lost. We’re not interested.” Then she turned all of her attention onto my sister and amped up her game, giggling as she kept her face close to hers and running her fingers through her hair, smiling, whispering, really flirting and looking into it, all while blocking the view of the shitheads so they couldn’t watch.

And everything Legs was doing, my sister was eating up.

Wrapping her arms around Tori and holding on to her, smiling back, laughing, looking like she was falling in love and thinking this was real and something sustainable.

I was starting to regret incorporating Tori into this plan. She was a little too good at her game. Straight up. Maybe the best at it.

I was also starting to get mildly jealous watching my sister getting attention from the one woman who was hell-bent on ignoring my ass.

“Man, whatever,” the one guy said, grabbing his beer and looking to his friends. “Come on. I’m not wastin’ my time on lesbian pussy.”

His friends murmured their agreement, mentioned something about hitting up Roy’s, a bar down the street, then grabbed their beers and stepped away.

When they were out of earshot, I shifted my eyes to Legs, telling her, “Think you sold it. You can get off my sister now.”

Tori smiled proudly, lifting her shoulders with a little dance. Then she looked to Quinn, keeping the smile, and said, “Hey, I’m Tori. Your brother dragged me here, so I figured I’d offer my assistance instead of letting him handle it, since he can’t fight and all.”

“Can fight, just shouldn’t,” I corrected her. I jerked my chin. “Hop off.”

Quinn moved her hands up Tori’s back and licked her lips. “Wicked plan,” my sister told her. “I was totally into that.”

“I think it got the point across,” Tori replied. “I really like your hair, by the way.” She ran her fingers through it again. “The color looks great on you.”

“Really?”

“Absolutely. It really makes your eyes pop.”

“I was thinking about going purple…”

“Have you tried bleaching the roots and just painting the color on the ends? I think that would look amazing with purple.”

Jesus.

“Legs,” I barked.

Both of their heads whipped around and faced my direction.

“You feelin’ like gettin’ up so we can get the fuck outta here?” I asked, thinking only about the food back at her place I was wanting to eat and not about how comfortable my sister’s hands looked gripping on to Tori’s body.

“She’s fine,” Quinn offered, keeping her hands locked around Legs. “Really. She doesn’t have to move.”

I shot a glare at Quinn, communicating how I felt about that suggestion, then shifted that glare to Tori.

“I was getting up. Relax. We were just talking,” she huffed, moving off Quinn’s lap and coming to stand beside me. “You’re welcome, by the way,” she murmured.

J. Daniels is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sweet Addiction series, the Alabama Summer series, and the Dirty Deeds series.

She would rather bake than cook, she listens to music entirely too loud, and loves writing stories her children will never read. Her husband and children are her greatest loves, with cupcakes coming in at a close second.

J grew up in Baltimore and resides in Maryland with her family.

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REVIEW: Four Letter Word (Dirty Deeds #1)

Four Letter Word (Dirty Deeds #1), by J. Daniels
Publish Date: October 4, 2016
Publisher: Forever
Format: ARC, provided by the publisher via Netgalley
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Rating: 4 STARS

(Synopsis) Fate. Hate. Love. Lies.

Which four letter word will change their lives forever?

Sydney Paige was never so mortified to hear the words "wrong number" in her life. She meant to tell off the guy who broke her best friend's heart but unleashed her anger on a perfect stranger instead. And now her world is turned upside down by the captivating man who wants to keep her on the line.

Brian Savage is living a life he's quickly come to hate-until Sydney's wild rant has him hooked and hungry for more. Soon the sexy woman on the phone becomes the lover in his bed. But Brian has secrets, and the closer he lets Syd get, the harder it is to shield her from the devastating mistakes of his past . . .

Four Letter Word was fun book. Don't get me wrong - it deals with some heavy emotional stuff at varying points during the story. But, what better way to meet your soul mate than through a wrong number phone call? It's like a scene from a movie. I can see it all play out in my head. Girl calls BFF's lying, cheating boyfriend and delivers some truly stellar insults (really - they were fantastic), only to discover that she did all that to a total stranger. 

Sydney is dealing with her own relationship meltdown when she incorrectly dials up Brian and rips him a new one. The next day, she's surprised when he sends her a text. And for the next few weeks, they talk and text for hours, becoming each other's lifeboat in the storms that are their lives right now. Brian is dealing with his own personal issues, and trust me when I say that the way he's currently handling them is not healthy. Like, AT ALL. But, his conversations with Sydney are the one thing he has to look forward to - the only time he smiles. 

My world was one miserable mistake-shaping second after another, except for the breaks in my misery that belonged to her.

The in-person near misses between them had me smiling. And then their first real in-person meet was seriously so perfect. J. Daniels couldn't have done it better. I really loved Brian. He's raw and edgy and blunt. But with Sydney, he's incredibly sweet and romantic and heart-stoppingly sexy. He also insists on continuing to keep his secrets, so you just KNOW that decision is going to come back to bite him at the worst possible time. 

The premise of the book is what encouraged me to read it - the whole wrong number thing was brilliant, I thought. This is my first J. Daniels book, so I have no prior experience with this author on which to draw from. But, upon finishing Four Letter Word, I went and added a few more J. Daniels books to my TBR. I really liked her writing style - it, at times, reminded me a bit of Kristen Ashley and her Chaos series. The clipped dialog and no-nonsense characters were very reminiscent of Ashley's series, but Daniels definitely had her own style that shined through.

Four Letter Word is written in dual POV, which was great since the two main characters don't even meet each other in person until nearly 50% through the book. So, at least we had that connection to both of them to keep the story moving well. Another positive? J. Daniels writes some super hot dialog. Syd and Brian had great chemistry when they were only talking on the phone, but when they finally get together - off the hotness scale. 

The side characters were developed really well, too, and I'm looking forward already to a story between Tori and Jamie, Shay and Stitch and Jenna and Cole. Now that J. Daniels is on my radar, I'm not planning on missing any of these stories.