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To celebrate my Book Blitz with Give Me Books Blog, Unforeseen Heartbeat will be on sale for $0.99 beginning March 24th! That's right . . . only 99 pennies! Be sure to grab a copy during this one time only sale!

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Last but not least, I have two exclusive teasers from my upcoming novella, Bittersweet Catastrophe! This book is told from Shayne's POV. You can now add it to your TBR list on Goodreads.

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All 5-star Reviews!

I have to admit, I am blown away by the reviews that are coming in for Unforeseen Heartbeat! As of right now there are twenty 5-star reviews on Amazon and two 5-star reviews on Barnes and Noble! I am so happy everyone is enjoying Maddie and Hunter's story. I can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed writing this book and becoming even more connected with the characters. Haha, for a while it seemed like they were taking things over, and I had no say whatsoever in the writing process. That's just how it goes! They write the story and I'm just their instrument in delivering that story to you guys. That's what makes my job so exciting . . . I never know what's going to happen next!

And in case you are wondering whether or not this can be read as a standalone, it can! I never intended for it to be read that way, since it's a continuation of the first story, but since Maddie and Hunter are the main focus of this book, it is still quite easy to follow; there just might be some confusion with some of the minor characters. I discussed it with my beta readers and blogs who reviewed Unforeseen Heartbeat as a standalone for the blog tour, and they agreed as well. However, I still recommend that you read Relinquishing Liberty first because it will give A LOT more insight into the backstory or Liberty, Shayne, Brett and Maddie.

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I am also selling signed paperback copies of both Relinquishing Liberty and Unforeseen Heartbeat. For US residents, it's $17.00 for one book and $25.00 for two. Please email me at maureenmayerauthor@gmail.com

And don't forget to add the next installment of the Second Chances Series to your TBR list on Goodreads!

Bittersweet Catastrophe (Second Chances #2.5)

Review of Pretty Little Things by Teresa Mummert

Synopsis:

I was young enough not to understand that my life was different. Colin became the one person that I could count on to protect me. He suffered for the both of us by carrying the burden of our secret. 

We were the lucky few that got a chance to start over. A fake family, a new home and a pretty little life built on lies. But while our lives continued to intertwine, we were put on very different paths. Now it was only a matter of time before they collide and the beast behind the beauty is exposed.

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My Review:

"If I could make her happy; keep her safe, I would redeem myself." 

Wow...blown away by this one, Teresa! 

Pretty Little Things grabbed my attention from the very beginning! I wasn't really sure what to expect at first, but damn girl, you know how to pack a punch right from the start! I think what I loved most was the originality of the story. I'm finding it more and more difficult to find well-written, original stories, but Teresa nailed this one!

Colin Blakely…now he's my kind of alpha male! Dominant, sexy, and downright mouthwatering. He has a hard exterior and a strong sexual appetite, but when it comes to those he cares about, he's fiercely protective. From the moment Colin met Annie, he knew there was something different about her, causing him to question everything that had been instilled in him since he was a child. But does he continue to let the demons from his past and the unspeakable things he has done, pave the way to his future? I'll leave that up to you to find out. ;)

I stayed up until 5:00 am to finish it, so if that doesn't tell you just how captivating this book was, I don't know what will! Trust me when I say this book is a must read!!!

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SYNOPSIS:

Used… Broken… Confused…

It only took one drunken mistake four years ago for Maddie Harrington to learn that when you fully give yourself over to a man, you should never expect anything in return. Since that night, her views on love have become distorted, believing men would only want her for the pleasure her body could bring them. She in turn finds herself hooking up with random guys, but never keeps them around long enough to see if there could possibly be something more.

That is…until Hunter Bryant enters the picture.

When the handsome pre-med student shows up in the right place at the right time, captivating her with his stormy gaze, she immediately pushes him away, thinking he’s no different than any other guy. The deeper Hunter delves into her life, trying to break through her iron-clad walls, the more she begins to question whether she is truly capable of opening her heart up to another man.

Maddie soon finds herself forced to make a difficult decision, one that will forever change both of their lives. Will she shut Hunter out of her life for good or will she finally open up her heart and allow herself the life she never dreamed she deserved?

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EXCERPT 1:

“Oomph! Damn, girl…I think…you knocked the wind…out of me…that time.”

Hunter struggled to catch his breath, and I giggled because that was the fourth time in a row that I had brought him down. I straddled Hunter’s lap after I kicked out the back of his leg and used the momentum of his fall and my quick reflexes to subdue him. “Well, maybe if you weren’t such a wimp you wouldn’t be lying here after having your ass kicked by a girl.”

“Hey, my ass is just fine, thank you very much. I’ll be up and ready for another round, just give me a sec.”

I gave Hunter a sultry grin before lowering my body down until my breasts were pressed firmly against his chest. Leaning in even closer, I took his ear lobe between my teeth and playfully nibbled and sucked on the soft flesh. He drew in a deep breath, and I knew I was getting to him. “Hmm, I’m up for another round, but I have something else in mind.”

“Oh yeah, and what’s that?” he choked out.

My mouth brushed against his, and I traced my tongue over his lower lip. He let out a breathy moan, and his lips parted just enough to allow me entrance. Good boy. I loved the way his velvety tongue moved with mine, swirling and tangling together in some kind of sensual, exotic dance that was all our own. His full lips were greedy as they sucked my tongue in his mouth, gently biting me and sending a shockwave of pleasure straight down to my core. Unfortunately in that moment, I let my horny state get the best of me, and Hunter took advantage of my guard being let down. He tucked his arm under my leg and expertly flipped me onto my back, sliding between my legs and grinding his pelvis into mine so that I couldn’t escape. Little did he know, I had no intention of trying to escape. I never wanted him to let me go.

“You think you’re pretty slick, don’t ya?” He licked a moist trail up my neck while his hands had my legs pinned to my chest, giving him better access to rock his hips against me.

“Oh, I’m definitely slick all right.” I gasped as his tongue circled the sensitive spot just below my ear. “Maybe…maybe you should check and see if I’m right.”

Hunter pulled away from me and looked down between our bodies, taking in the position we had found ourselves in yet again. Things had quickly become heated between the two of us over the last few weeks, but just when things were getting good and I thought he might finally give in to his desires, he would quickly pull the plug on the idea. I couldn’t understand why he was being so difficult. I wanted him so badly that my body literally ached for him, and from the bulge pressing against his shorts, I was pretty sure he wanted me, too. Somewhere deep inside, though, he found the self-control to put a stop to our lustful wrestling match and pried his body away from me. I wanted to protest, but he always gave me a stern, knowing look. God, he was so frustrating!

CHARACTER CASTING:

     Maddie (Julianne Hough)   Hunter (Bryce Thompson)

 

       Liberty (Dulce Maria)   Shayne (Mateus Verdelho)

 

Brett (Charlie Hunnam)    Robbie (Ian Sommerhalder)

Lance (Justin Hartley)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Maureen Mayer was born, raised and currently resides in Buffalo, NY with her loving and supportive family and boyfriend of 9+ years. She’s always had a love for the outdoors, and when the city isn’t buried under snow, she can be found hiking, fishing, camping or lying on the beach. She’s a sucker for off-color humor, but holds a sweet spot for sick and twisted horror films. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in bed with her kindle, diving into a steamy romance novel and falling in love with the latest book boyfriend.

EXCERPT 2:

Hunter slipped his fingers into the sides of my panties, and I lifted up, giving him permission to slide them down over my legs. Tucking the purple scrap of lace in his pocket, I bit my lip, giving him a knowing smile. He slowly spread my legs apart and licked his lips, pleased to find my glistening pink folds peeking back at him.
“You have no idea how fucking sexy it is for me to find your pussy slick and ready, knowing that I did that to you.”
I sucked in a deep breath, surprised by his brazen choice of words, and almost cried out in sheer pleasure as his mouth finally lowered over my mound. He descended on me ravenously, kissing, licking, and tasting everywhere but where I craved his soft, velvety tongue the most. I bucked my hips, urging him to take what I knew we both wanted so badly. If the juices dripping down sex weren’t any indication of how much I wanted him, I hadn’t the slightest clue how I would have convinced him otherwise.
“Look at me, Madelyn,” he said gruffly, demanding my undivided attention.
My eyes fluttered open, and I drank in his beautiful masculine form. The muscles in his arms flexed as he slid to the edge of the bed and hooked my legs over his shoulders. He grinned up at me unabashedly, and his tongue flattened out as it brushed over my slit, separating my damp folds.
“Don’t take your eyes off of me. Not for a single second. I want you to watch me love you, every inch of you, with my fingers…my lips…my tongue. If you look away, I’ll stop, and baby…I know you don’t want me to stop.”
I watched his finger slip into my warm center, and he grinned as my sex clenched around him in response to the intrusion. He added another, gradually pumping them in and out of me and coating them with my arousal.
“Oh fuck! Don’t…don’t stop!” I begged.
“Never.” He nibbled gently on my clit, sending a shockwave of pleasure straight down to my toes. “Not until I have this pretty pink pussy coming all over me.”
My hands grabbed hold of the bed sheets while his tongue darted out, flicking over the sensitive, swollen bud at the apex of my thighs. The mixture of pleasure he was delivering with his dexterous fingers and skillful tongue was out of this world. Holy mother of God, it felt so fucking good!
I ran my fingers through his silky chestnut hair, holding him in place, and my hips continued to thrust up to meet his beautiful mouth. He removed his fingers from my hot, wet sheath, and his tongue delved inside, tasting my sweet honey. Just as I felt my orgasm begin to build, Hunter returned his fingers and crooked them against my inner walls, hitting my G-spot dead on. It didn’t take long for me to slip into a euphoric state where I was shouting his name to the heavens and coming all over his fingers and mouth.
Hunter slowly removed his fingers with my sex still pulsating around him, and he slipped them into his mouth, licking and sucking them dry. I just about came all over again watching him enjoy the fruits of his labor, and fuck, did I enjoy giving that to him.

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Unforeseen Heartbeat Is Live!!!

I am so happy to announce that Unforeseen Heartbeat is live!!! 

You can now purchase your copy on Amazon and Barnes and Noble! iTunes will probably take another two weeks to publish, but it is on its way! Also, paperbacks will be available sometime later this week! :)

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Prologue of Unforeseen Heartbeat!

We are now down to less than a week until release day!!!

As promised, I posted the entire prologue of Unforeseen Heartbeat (Second Chances #2) on my Wattpad account. If you have not yet read Relinquishing Liberty (Second Chances #1), I recommend that you read that first. The prologue for book 2 will have spoilers. ;)

You can read the prologue HERE!

Next week, to celebrate the release of Unforeseen Heartbeat, I will be having a release day party over on Facebook, so be sure to check that out! There are prizes from 50+ authors, and I will be giving away prizes throughout the day as well!

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Lastly, the Unforeseen Heartbeat Blog Tour kicks off on March 3rd! Keep your eyes peeled for reviews, playlists, character interviews, and more giveaways!

Review of Entice by S.E. Hall & Giveaway!

Book Three in the Amazon Best Selling Evolve Series by S.E. Hall, Entice can be read following Emerge, Embrace and Entangled (novella) or as a stand-alone.

Sawyer Beckett does everything full throttle— he’s fiercely loyal to his friends, always the life of the party and impossible for the parade of women in and out of his bedroom to forget.

Surrounded by true love and happily ever afters, Sawyer's not sure if he's enhancing the what-ifs in his head, or if the goddess on stage that night really is worth the search and nagging in his chest.

At the most inopportune moment possible, Emmett Young comes "skipping" back into his life...and for the first time, Sawyer is the one left wanting more. But Emmett can't give her heart; it's already committed—for life.

The only one strong enough to bring the elusive playboy to his knees is the one he can't have. Luckily, Sawyer Beckett doesn't give up easily.

Mature subject matter and strong sexual content- mature audiences only recommended.

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Sighing, I wrap a towel around my waist and open the door, ready to try and be at least behave cordially, which I know is only right. “Listen, can I—”

“She’s gone.”

I look up, startled by Laney’s voice and even more shocked to see her sitting on my bed. Thank God I put on a towel. “Where’d she go?”

“Home, I guess.” She shrugs. “I didn’t ask. I heard the front door slam and got up to see what the hell was going on. Since you’re here and she’s not, I’m assuming it was her.”

How did I not hear the door slam? Not that I would’ve chased her. “All right, she left. So what’re you doing in here?”

She stands, grabbing some shorts off my floor and throwing them at me. “Go put those on and we’ll talk. Since I’m up,” she reminds me with an evil glare. 

I head back in the bathroom to change, and stay in there, locking the door and taking a deep breath. I’m over six feet tall and lift almost every day, but yes, I’m scared to face Laney. Not only is she a hellcat when she wants to be, but I don’t want to see the disgust or disappointment in her eyes. She’s one of my best friends, even more so after becoming roommates, and her opinion means a lot to me. 

“Get out here!” she yells when she finally realizes I must be stalling. “Take it like a man.”

I might as well go out there or she’ll undoubtedly come in here, kicking in the door or taking it off the hinges in what I have no doubt would be less than five minutes. 

She pats the bed beside her when I open the door. “Come sit down. We’re doing this now.” 

I hesitantly take a seat, my knee bouncing as I wait for her to speak. 

“First, and of the utmost importance, you know I call my father ‘Daddy,’ so hearing your visitors scream it repeatedly in the middle of the night freaks me out. I wake up thinking I’m in some bad Lifetime movie.”

Fighting my smirk, I agree. "Okay, got it." Maybe this little chat won’t be so bad after all.

"Second," she stands and tucks my extra pillow between the headboard and wall before sitting back down beside me, "on school and game nights, booty call curfew is eleven. That work for you?"

"Yeah." I sigh and run my hands along my head, wishing I had some hair to pull. "It won't happen again, Gidge. I'm sorry."

She places a hand on my shoulder with a small smile. "Don't be sorry. This is your house too and we hadn't talked about it. Now we have, so we're all good. Any rules you want to put in place?"

"Nah, I'm easy."

"Made crystal clear by the parade of women coming in and out of here." She laughs and scoots away quickly, ducking the pillow I grab and swing at her head. “Speaking of which, been busier than usual lately—you trying to make a little Guinness or Gonorrhea?"

Here we go—this is what she really wants to talk about. It was a nice segue, funny even, but I’m on to her.

 

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MY REVIEW:

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I can honestly say, without a doubt, this is S.E. Hall's best book yet! I have been rooting for Sawyer since the series began, and I am so happy he finally has his own book! Watch out Dane and Evan…Sawyer is hot as sin!

Entice picks up with the guys at Parker's bachelor party, and we start to see that, although Sawyer is still caught up in his man-whoring ways, he's beginning to change his views on relationships. He sees the rest of his friends pairing off, and the way Parker and Hayden are around one another spikes his jealousy of what they have. "Why can't I find a girl like that?"

A certain dancer/stripper catches Sawyer's eye while at the bachelor party, and although she is probably the worst one he's ever seen, it doesn't deter his interest in the mysterious beauty. You think that's the last he'll see of her, but go figure, a few months down the road he runs into her again…while getting a BJ from her friend no less!

Things continue to go back and forth from better to worse with these two when Emmett shows up for an interview at The K. Although Emmett comes off as a sweet girl, she can be a bit standoffish, but Sawyer is determined to break down her walls. He doesn't care about her past…he just wants her, all of her. However, Emmett is afraid to let him into her life knowing the secret she is keeping him might push him away.

When Emmett finally reveals her secret, Sawyer is extremely understanding and steps up to the plate to help her out…and not out of pity. He genuinely cares about her, and he continues to show her just how serious he is about making things work between them. It's almost as though Sawyer instantly matured the second she walked into his life, but soon that responsibility consumes him, and he loses focus on what's most important: Emmett. Will he run when the going gets tough, or will he fight to keep the woman he is so clearly in love with?

I fell in love with this series when S.E. Hall released Emerge, and now I am even more in love after reading Entice. I love every single one of the characters, to the point that I almost feel like I know them as close friends. But Sawyer…he'll always have a special place in my heart. I love his sense of humor and devotion to his friends, and now we get to see a side of him that wasn't always present in the rest of the series…his huge heart.

If you haven't read this series yet, it is a MUST read! Love, love, love it and I know you will too!

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