Showing posts with label Lori Foster. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 28, 2016

Don't Tempt Me by Lori Foster

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Lori Foster’s fantastic contemporary romance, DON’T TEMPT ME, is here! A story of how love comes along when you least expect it, be sure you order this amazing novel today!





Love comes along when it's least wanted 

Jason Guthrie has no time for entanglements—between helping out his widowed brother and teenage nephew and getting his hometown back on its feet, his days are spoken for. But his nights are another story… And when his lovely new neighbor, Honor Brown, reluctantly accepts his help in remodeling her house, Jason finds himself wishing his handyman skills could knock down the defenses she keeps building around herself. 

Martial arts teacher Sullivan Dean knows real danger when he sees it—even when it takes the form of the gorgeous blonde helping her friend move in across the street. After putting his wayward past behind him to focus on teaching control to troubled kids, Sullivan has learned to avoid party girls like Lexie Perkins. But Sullivan can't seem to keep his hands off the real woman behind that flirty charm—or keep his heart from landing at her feet…


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"Don't Tempt Me is a sweet, fast read about finding family, love, and more!  You can't go wrong with this book! It’s a must read!"—Night Owl Reviews

“Best friends find hunky men and everlasting love in Foster’s latest charmer.”—Publishers Weekly

"It's lust at first sight and a double romance in this new novel of neighbors helping neighbors by the prolific Foster"—Kirkus






Needing a new focus, he returned to the window. Earlier, Honor had been painting. Two at a time she’d carried in cans of paint from her car, getting soaked in the process. At this rate, the whole house probably had a fresh coat. He wondered at her color choices. Was she a bold primary kind of girl, or soft pastels? A continuous color like this house, or a rainbow of hues, each room different?
              He’d bet on the rainbow.
              A few minutes later when Honor’s front door opened, Hogan was already gone. Propping a shoulder on the window frame, Jason watched her as she stepped out, locked the door and double-checked it.
              Smart.
              She wore skinny jeans, sandals, and an oversized top that mostly concealed her figure. Before stepping off her rickety porch she opened an umbrella—one that sported wide, bold stripes in every color imaginable.
              Yup, rainbow colors.
              He’d like to see the progress she’d made inside the house, but just as the rains had kept her inside, they’d kept him away from the yard. He’d worked either inside his garage or not at all. Probably for the best. If he got inside her house and saw her workload, he’d want to help. He and his nephew were alike that way. But she’d already made it clear that his help was unwanted.
              As Honor darted into the rain and to her car, he tracked her every move, and nodded.
              Trouble—with a capital T.
              Hours later, as Jason lay in the dark trying to sleep, he heard her pull in to the driveway. Her headlights cut across his window, briefly illuminating his room before she turned them off. She didn’t slam her car door, but the sound of it closing echoed over the quiet streets. He glanced at the clock and saw it was 2:00 a.m.
              Without giving it much thought, he threw back the sheet and strode to the window to look out. He had a better view from his dining room, with that view directly facing her front porch, but he was naked, so he stayed in his bedroom and lifted aside the curtain.
              Sometime during the night the rain had stopped. Black clouds parted and moon shadows danced over the yard. The fain glow of her porch light showed the exhaustion visible in every line of her body. At the bottom step of the porch she paused and looked up, staring at the skinny crescent moon for a very long time.
              While Jason stared at her.
              His heart beat heavily and he felt unfamiliar things, things that only partially involved lust. Every day for a week he’d thought about her, watched for her, worried over her situation.
              He wanted to lend a hand. It went against his nature not to. But she’d been pretty clear on her preferences.
              Finally she lowered her head, rubbed at her eyes, then trudged up the steps and, after fumbling at her door for longer than should have been necessary, she went in.
              Telling himself he’d only watch to ensure that she got inside safely, Jason waited.
              Lights came on as she walked through the house to the kitchen, then out again when she went to her bedroom
              She must have undressed in the dark.
              When all stayed quiet, Jason decided she’d gone to bed.
              After a deep breath he dropped the curtain and did the same.










Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN. Visit her online at LoriFoster.com.        


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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Fighting Dirty by Lori Foster


Title: Fighting Dirty 
Series: Ultimate #4
 Author:  Lori Foster
Release Day: February 23, 2016
Publisher: HQN Books



He's the hottest MMA fighter in the game, but one woman is ready to try out a few steamy moves of her own in an unforgettable new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster...

With the life he's led and the muscles he's gained, Armie Jacobson isn't afraid of anything. Except maybe Merissa Colter's effect on him. It's not just that she's his best friend's little sister. Fact is, she deserves better. Women pursue him for one night of pleasure, and that's all he wants to offer. Until rescuing Merissa from a robbery leads to the most erotic encounter of his life. 

Good girl meets bad boy. It's a story that rarely ends well. But Merissa is taking matters into her own hands. No matter how he views himself, the Armie she knows is brave, honorable and completely loyal. And as past demons and present-day danger collide, they're both about to learn what's truly worth fighting for…





"You own me, Stretch. For better or worse. Today and forever."

Merissa Colter can't seem to forget the kiss she shared with Armie Jacobson. She has loved him since she was a teenager and now that she is a grown up, she hopes he can see her as a woman and not his best friend's little sister.  Convincing Armie of it, is proving to be anything but easy since he continuously pushes her away. 

Armie Jacobson likes to play the field. He gives women what they want without asking for more. The only woman who makes him crazy is the only woman he won't allow himself to have. Armie feels like he doesn't deserve her and he's not worthy of her love. He also feels guilty about Cannon, Merissa's brother. He is sure Cannon would want someone better for her. Only when Merissa's life is in danger is when Armie steps up to protect her. 

"No one comes to my bed wanting just me.
I would. I do."

~~

This is my second Lori Foster book and I knew I liked her as a writer. Both characters were well developed. The story had romance, steamy scenes and a great deal of suspense. 

The thing I liked the most about Merissa is that she was open about her feelings and she trusted Armie. I felt like she knew him better than he knew himself. At some point, she felt like her crush on him was not going anywhere and she tried to move forward but as soon as she realized she was never going to fall for the other guy, she cut him loose. I also liked that when she felt in danger she asked for help and she listened to her friends, brother, and Armie. 


Armie was harder to read. He had secrets and insecurities but at the same time, he had a great heart and was involved in helping kids at the rec center. He had a tough upbringing between a mother who pulled a disappearing act and a father who only wanted to take advantage of him. Despite his awful childhood, Armie had made a name for himself. His MMA fighting career is on the rise despite his past. Once he was with Merissa, other women were gone from his radar. 
I hate when in books, the guy goes and sleeps with some other girl to push the heroine away or to forget her. Thankfully, my man Armie was not a dummy. 

I do like the sense of family that the secondary characters bring to the story and I can't wait to see what happens in the next book. 

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Tough Love (Ultimate #3)
by Lori Foster




Tough Love is my first Lori Foster's book (I know, I'm late to the party big time.) The story is about Vanity and Stack.

Vanity Baker is a wealthy woman with no family. She lost them in a plane crash. As the sole survivor, she received the entire inheritance. She moved to town following her best friend, Yvette. The MMA guys and their girlfriends are becoming her family. From the moment she meets Stack, she knows she wants him in her bed and her life. In order not to scare him, she offers him a one-night-stand. Stack accepts and the rest is history.....not so much. 

Stack "The Wolf" Hannigan is a ladies man. He likes variety but he can't pass what Valerie is offering. A night full of passion with no strings attached. Sign him up! The problem is his family. There is plenty of drama and once Valerie befriends his mother and sister, it's harder for Stack to view her as an outsider anymore. She fits just right. 

I'm a believer in Mrs Foster now. I enjoyed this book and I was happy with both characters. Vanity valued her independence, she was smart, a business women and she had a great heart. Even though, she got Stack to be with her under false pretenses, she never did anything to hurt him. She made a couple of mistakes but so did Stack (a big one IMO).  

I'm adding the next one to my TBR. 

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Release Week Blitz
Holding Strong (Ultimate #2) by Lori Foster



An up-and-coming MMA fighter wants more than just one night from a woman fleeing her past in Lori’s irresistible new novel.

Heavyweight fighter Denver Lewis plays real nice, but he doesn’t share. That’s why he’s been avoiding top-notch flirt Cherry Peyton. But a man can only resist those lush curves for so long. Their encounter surpasses all his fantasies, bringing out protective urges that Cherry’s about to need more than she knows…

Denver’s combination of pure muscle and unexpected tenderness has been driving Cherry wild. Yet no sooner does she get what she’s been craving than old troubles show up on her doorstep. And this time, Cherry can’t hide behind a carefree façade. Because the man by her side is one who’ll fight like hell to keep her safe…if only she’ll trust him enough to let him…


Holding Strong will have you holding your breath while burning fingers quickly turn the pages.”
“…a fun and sexy read. It has a touch of suspense to it as well to keep the pace of the story going along.”
“The men of Foster’s Ultimate series may be powerful fighters, but they are all heart, and none more so than the hero of this installment. His unwavering support for his feisty, frightened heroine redeems them both in time, but it is their searing chemistry that will hold readers’ attention.”
“Foster…manages to keep characters evolving throughout the course of a novel, becoming true ‘heroes’ by the time ‘The End’ rolls around.”


Gaze softening, her attention went all over his body. “Seriously, Denver. Did you really want to argue right now?”
He searched her face. “No.” Hell no. Especially not with her looking at him like that. He moved in again, one hand on the wall by her shoulder. “Thing is, I’m not sure you want what I want.”
For the longest time, their gazes held while her breathing quickened and her cheeks warmed. Finally, in a whisper, she asked, “Do you want me?”
With one short nod, he pressed her to the wall, feeling her all along his length. “Have for a long time.”
“You hid it well.”
“Then I’m one hell of an actor.” He brushed his mouth over her forehead. “We have a lot of talking to do, but I’d as soon do it after.”
“After?”
“After I’ve had you. Maybe several times.”
She dipped her head down so that he stared at the crooked part in her fair hair. He brushed his nose against her, down to her temple, her ear.
Her hands clutched at him. “I got the feeling you didn’t like me.”
“I like you.” It was how her flirting made him feel that he didn’t like so much.
Pushing him back so she could see his face, she asked anxiously, “You won’t change your mind?”
The laugh tried to escape, but he wanted her too much to take a chance on pissing her off. “Where’s your room?”
“Close.” On a sharply inhaled breath, she stepped him back a few paces and darted around him in a rush. “Come on.”
At first he just watched her, her obvious urgency, the way her hair teased over her shoulders. She stopped halfway down the hall and fumbled in her purse before pulling out a key card. She opened the door, jammed the key card back into her purse, and glanced at him.
Ah, hell. Definitely close. In a few long strides Denver reached her.
Seconds later they were in her room.

A second after that he was kissing her.


Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN.

Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.

Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to charity. You can see the benefit romance books here :http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/