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Review: Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

May 212013

Review: Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay Book provided by NetGalley and Atria Books Release date: June 4, 2013 (first published September 2012) Synopsis from Goodreads: I live in a world without magic or miracles. A place where there are no clairvoyants or shapeshifters, no angels or superhuman boys to save you. A place where people die and music disintegrates and things suck. I am pressed so hard against the earth by the weight of reality that some days I wonder how I am still able to lift my feet to walk. Full of rage and without a purpose, former [ Read More of this Review ]

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Early Review: The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen

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May 182013

Early Review: The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen

The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen Book #2 in The Secret series Genre: New Adult Romance Publication Date: 28 May 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Forever Synopsis from Goodreads: Ella and Micha have survived tragedy and heartbreak. When they’re together, anything seems possible. But now they are thousands of miles apart, and managing their long distance relationship will put their love to the test. Ella is back at school, trying hard not worry so much about her future. But with her father in and out of rehab, she’s having a hard time making it through the days. All she [ Read More of this Review ]

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Early Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry

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May 092013

Early Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry Book 2 in Pushing the Limits series Book provided by NetGalley and Harlequin Teen Release date: May 28, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: Ryan lowers his lips to my ear. “Dance with me, Beth.” “No.” I whisper the reply. I hate him and I hate myself for wanting him to touch me again…. “I dare you…” If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk’s home life, they’d send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in [ Read More of this Review ]

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Early Review: Binding Agreement (Just One Night Part 3)

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May 062013

Early Review: Binding Agreement – Just One Night Part 3 by Kyra Davis Book 3 in Just One Night series Release date: May 20, 2013 Book provided by Edelweiss and Pocket Star Synopsis from Edelweiss: Part 3 of the Just One Night series. One wild night in a Vegas hotel changed everything for Kasie. Sleeping with a powerful, sexy stranger made her rethink her impending marriage, and a whole lot more. As her affair threatens her job and the sexy billionaire Robert Dade becomes more controlling, Kasie has to figure out if her passion is leading her down a path [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann

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May 032013

Review: Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann

Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann *early review copy of this book received from the publisher and Edelweis* Regina’s Rating: 4 stars/Grade A Book Summary: Tough-as-nails Troubleshooters operative Sam Starrett learns the agony of loving someone in danger–and the hell of waiting on the home front–as his wife and fellow Troubleshooter, Alyssa, hurtles into a foreign hotspot that’s about to boil over. Navy SEAL Frank O’Leary’s ill-fated holiday reunion with his older brother takes a turn for the better-when a chance encounter on a rainy New Orleans street gives him a reason to be thankful after all. In a maze of tunnels [ Read More of this Review ]

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Early Review: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

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Apr 252013

Early Review: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston Book #1 in The Rules for Disappearing series Genre: YA Contemporary/Thriller Publication Date: 12 May 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Disney-Hyperion Synopsis from Goodreads: She’s been six different people in six different places: Madeline in Ohio, Isabelle in Missouri, Olivia in Kentucky . . . But now that she’s been transplanted to rural Louisiana, she has decided that this fake identity will be her last. Witness Protection has taken nearly everything from her. But for now, they’ve given her a new name, Megan Rose Jones, and a horrible hair color. For the [ Read More of this Review ]

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Release Date Review: Claim Me by J. Kenner

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Apr 232013

Release Date Review: Claim Me by J.Kenner Book 2 in Stark Trilogy Book provided by NetGalley and Bantam Books Synopsis from Goodreads: For Damien, our obsession is a game. For me, it is fiercely, blindingly, real. Damien Stark’s need is palpable—his need for pleasure, his need for control, his need for me. Beautiful and brilliant yet tortured at his core, he is in every way my match. I have agreed to be his alone, and now I want him to be fully mine. I want us to possess each other beyond the sweetest edge of our ecstasy, into the deepest [ Read More of this Review ]

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Giveaway! And Interview of Cara McKenna, Author of After Hours and Making Him Sweat

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Apr 162013

Interview of Cara McKenna (and a Giveaway too!) BadAssBook Reviews welcomes Cara McKenna today for an interview. Today is the release of Cara’s book After Hours by Penguin/Intermix, which we reviewed a few days ago. I have been a fan of Cara’s for awhile — Willing Victim and her writings under the name of Meg Maguire — Thank You for Riding and Making Him Sweat. So I am just thrilled to be able to ask Cara what I have been wondering and thinking about her books and her writing style. And Cara … well, you will see by her answers [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release Review: Love Irresistibly by Julie James

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Apr 152013

New Release Review: Love Irresistibly by Julie James

Love Irresistibly by Julie James Series: FBI/US Attorney #4 Genre: Contemporary Romance Publication Date: April 2, 2013 HE’S USED TO GETTING WHAT HE WANTS… A former football star and one of Chicago’s top prosecutors, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cade Morgan will do anything to nail a corrupt state senator, which means he needs Brooke Parker’s help. As general counsel for a restaurant company, she can get a bug to the senator’s table at one of her five-star restaurants so the FBI can eavesdrop on him. All Cade has to do is convince Brooke to cooperate—and he’s not afraid to use a [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release Review: Thank You For Riding by Meg Maguire

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Apr 082013

New Release Review: Thank You For Riding by Meg Maguire

Thank You For Riding by Meg Maguire *e-book purchased from Amazon* Regina’s Rating: 5 stars/Grade A+ Book Summary: The last train of the night might just be the start of something good. A Strangers on a Train Story Stung ego or not, Caitlin’s relieved her fizzling relationship is over, even if she’s just been unceremoniously dumped between the copier and a dead ficus tree. At least she has an excuse to ditch the lousy office Christmas party in time to catch the last subway home…to her cat, and early-onset spinsterhood. Instead of a lonely, chilly ride, she gets an unexpected holiday treat in [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release: Chasing Mrs. Right by Katee Robert

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Apr 062013

New Release: Chasing Mrs. Right by Katee Robert

New Release Review: Chasing Mrs. Right by Katee Robert Book 2 in Come Undone series Book provided by NetGalley and Entangled Publishing Release date: March 25, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: It was only supposed to last one night… Ian had no idea the sexy woman he took to his bed was his little sister’s best friend–or that she’d refuse to give him more than one night. Good thing this soldier likes a challenge… AH’s Review – 4 Skulls – A- I first discovered Katee Robert earlier this year when I had the chance to read Wrong Bed, Right Guy. Right [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Adult Romance Reviews: The Secret of Ella & Micha and The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorensen

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Apr 052013

New Adult Romance Reviews: The Secret of Ella & Micha and The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorensen

The New Adult romance genre is one I’m just beginning to dip a toe into. I’ve already been lucky enough to come across gems like Easy by Tammara Webber and Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry, but now I’ve found another author to follow – Jessica Sorensen. Ms. Sorensen currently writes two New Adult romance series, “The Secret” and “The Coincidence,” as well as a number of paranormal series. I received The Secret of Ella and Micha as an ARC and loved it so much that I immediately downloaded The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden. Both of them were very good and now [ Read More of this Review ]

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Lover At Last!!!!!!!! (Black Dagger Brotherhood #11 ) by J.R. Ward

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Mar 302013

Lover At Last!!!!!!!! (Black Dagger Brotherhood #11 ) by J.R. Ward *e-book purchased from Amazon* Regina’s Rating: 3 stars/Grade C Book Summary: Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another…. Blay, after years of unrequited [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Love in the Afternoon by Alison Packard

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Mar 202013

Review: Love in the Afternoon by Alison Packard

Love in the Afternoon by Alison Packard Genre: Contemporary Romance Free Audiobook provided by Audible Narrated by Gia St. Claire Kayla Maxwell is eager to shed her slasher-flick bimbo image—and she plans to do just that in her new role on daytime’s most popular soap. With a chance to showcase her dramatic range, Kayla will be able to wash away the lingering betrayal and public humiliation left by her controlling, philandering ex-boyfriend. Sean Barrett, the son of an influential, award-winning actor, is the hottest soap star in the country. Paired on-screen with the talented and beautiful Kayla Maxwell, Sean is [ Read More of this Review ]

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Early Review: The Wanderer (Thunder Point #1) by Robyn Carr

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Mar 112013

Early Review: The Wanderer (Thunder Point #1) by Robyn Carr

The Wanderer (Thunder Point #1) by Robyn Carr *advanced review copy received provided by Netgalley and Harlequin* Regina’s Rating: 4 stars/Grade a Release Date: March 26, 2013 Book Summary: From Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the popular Virgin River novels, comes Thunder Point-the highly anticipated new series that will make you laugh, make you sigh, and make you fall in love with a small town filled with people you’ll never forget. Nestled on the Oregon coast is a small town of rocky beaches and rugged charm. Locals love the land’s unspoiled beauty. Developers see it as a [ Read More of this Review ]

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Early Review: Exposed (Just One Night Part 2) by Kyra Davis

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Feb 252013

Early Review: Exposed – Just One Night Part 2 by Kyra Davis Book 2 in Just One Night series Release date: March 18, 2013 Book provided by Edelweiss and Pocket Star Synopsis from Goodreads: Part 2 of the Just One Night series. One passionate night with a stranger turned Kasie’s world upside down, and just when she thought she was getting the hang of things, her fiancé finds out… You should sleep with a stranger —those words whispered in her ear by her best friend became a challenge Kasie took to heart. Suddenly, the man who gave her the most [ Read More of this Review ]

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Read with Caution: Beautiful Bastard and Primal Law

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Feb 062013

Read with Caution: Beautiful Bastard and Primal Law

Today’s “Read With Caution” features two different books in two different genres: Beautiful Bastard, a popular Twilight fan fiction previously known online as ‘The Office” and Primal Law, the first book in the “Alpha Pack” Paranormal Romance series. Read the Badass reviews to find out why you should proceed carefully with these books. Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren Book 1 in Beautiful Bastard series Release Date: February 12, 2013 Book provided by Edelweiss and Gallery Books Synopsis from Goodreads: An ambitious intern. A perfectionist executive. And a whole lot of name calling. Discover the story that garnered more than two [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Hooked by Liz Fichera

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Jan 142013

Hooked by Liz Fichera Book #1 – Hooked Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Interracial, Sports Romance Publication Date: Jan 29, 2013 Book provided by NetGalley and HarlequinTEEN When Native American Fredricka ‘Fred’ Oday is invited to become the only girl on the school’s golf team, she can’t say no. This is an opportunity to shine, win a scholarship and go to university, something no one in her family has done. But Fred’s presence on the team isn’t exactly welcome — especially not to rich golden boy Ryan Berenger, whose best friend was kicked off the team to make a spot [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Zero Hour by Jordan Castillo Price

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Jan 102013

Review: Zero Hour by Jordan Castillo Price

Zero Hour by Jordan Castillo Price *ebook purchased from JCP Books* Regina’s Rating: 4 stars/Grade A- Blurb: Ernest just turned thirty. It’s time for retirement, freedom from the tedious drudgery of his job as a data clerk. Time to explore parts of the city he’s never seen before, and hopefully meet some actual people. And at the end of the month? Time to die. Will runs the counter at the historic coffee shop, and when he talks, he sounds just like an old-time data feed. Tongues are for talking, and Will’s got plenty to say. He’s nothing like anyone Ernest [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: The Stranger (Just One Night Part 1) by Kyra Davis

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Jan 052013

ARC Review: The Stranger (Just One Night Part 1) by Kyra Davis

The Stranger by Kyra Davis Book 1 in Just One Night series Release Date: January 21, 2013 Book provided by Simon & Schuster Synopsis from Goodreads: Kasie knows who she’s supposed to be. But one passionate night with a mysterious stranger will teach her who she wants to be. You should sleep with a stranger, her best friend whispers in her ear as they take to Vegas for one last pre-wedding fling. Despite her best intentions, when Kasie Fitzgerald enters the casino and sees him, a man whose tailored clothes belied a powerful, even dangerous, presence, she loses herself to [ Read More of this Review ]

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