Blog Tour: Respectable Riot by Karen Renee #OnTour with Respectable Riot by @karenreneewrite #OneClick today @EJBookPromos

Title: Respectable Riot
Series: Riot MC Series
Author: Karen Renee
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: December 31, 2019

 

“Beast and Janie had a bit of a rocky start, but I couldn’t stop reading because I HAD to find out where they went next.” ~Jenn the Readaholic

 

“I absolutely love Respectable Riot! The characters were gripping, and I was captivated by the storyline.” ~Behind Closed Doors Book Review

“… a slow burn well written MC book.” ~World of Books 65

She has it all, but she still has nothing.
 
Married to a local politician, Jane Ramos-Palmer won’t put her dreams aside for her husband’s any longer. Overhearing her husband being blackmailed, Janie realizes nothing in her life is as it seems. She’s willing to ditch all she has, so she can gain everything she ever wanted. Fighting an ugly divorce, meeting and falling for Beast couldn’t happen at a worse time for Janie. Escaping her oppressive husband is her top priority, which means her infatuation with a biker must wait.
 
His world was wrenched cruelly away from him. David “Beast” Huntley’s trust has been violated, and being twice shy means he’s determined not to get involved with another woman. At least not seriously, and not any time soon. But Janie provokes something in him. His attraction to her gnaws at him, even though she’s mired in an ugly divorce with a sketchy politician. Staying away from her is in his best interest and his club’s.
 
When the president of rival MC blindsides and assaults Janie, Beast’s inner-beast is awakened. He cannot fight his attraction for her, no matter how wrong it might be.
When we finally pulled off at a gas station, I swung off the bike, grateful as all hell to stretch my legs. Beast felt my eyes on him, if the expectant look on his face was any indication. I waited for him to join me on the sidewalk.
“You got somethin’ on your mind, Country Club?”
With a lopsided grin, I nodded. “First and foremost—”
He pulled me flush with his hard torso. “There’s a ‘first and foremost’. God. Gonna have to brace for this.”
“Fine. Do what you have to, but I feel compelled to let you know, on behalf of all the drivers you cut off, split lanes on, or passed on the shoulder, you drive like a colossal asshole.”
I thought he’d be pissed, but his twinkling eyes lit with a smile. Then he swatted my jeans-clad ass. Hard. His voice sounded on the verge of laughter. “What else you got?”
I wasn’t pleased about the swat to my ass, but I pressed onward. “Secondly, don’t let me hurt your ego or anything, but believe it or not, you’re not as important as you seem to think you are. I mean we’re not in that big of a hurry.”
His hand left my ass, and cupped my jaw. “There’s someone very important on my bike, babe, and it ain’t me.”
Well! That damn sure took the wind out of my sails. Luckily, I rallied. “I’m flattered you think that, but seriously–”
“Rule number one, no bein’ serious on this trip.”
“You can’t be–” It was on the tip of my tongue to say serious, and he knew it.
“Probably the only thing I mean business about. Gotta get you outta your head. Not right you can’t sleep through the night, and I don’t like it.”
“That was ‘cause of you,” I blurted.
“Say that again?” he demanded.
“Well, uh, I mean, I hate the idea of a guest sleeping on my couch.”
“Woman, that couch probably cost more than any bed I’ve owned. For a couch, it was more comfortable than my bed at the compound.”
I crossed my arms. “I should have been on it, not you.”
That odd look from this morning came back. “I’m in your bed, you’re in it with me.”
“You are not to be believed,” I muttered.
“Why’s that?”
“I saw you with that woman at Liar’s.”
His face hardened. “You mean Steph?”
I nodded because I didn’t trust my voice not to betray me.
“She’s an employee, Janie. Yak invited her to that thing. Followed her onto Liar’s street. Could tell she wasn’t sure which house would be his, so I rode next to her.”
“I see,” I murmured.

 

“So do I,” he grinned. “You were jealous.”
Karen Renee is the author of the Riot MC Series. She has wanted to be a writer from a very early age, and she’s finally bringing that dream to life. She has worked in advertising, banking, and local television media research. She is a proud wife and mother, and a Jacksonville native. When she’s not at the soccer field or cooking, you can find her at her local library, the grocery store, in her car jamming out to some tunes, or hibernating while she writes and/or reads books.
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5 out of 5

Janie has grown and changed over the years since her marriage to Trent and her goals are no longer lining up with Trent’s goals as public figure. She wants more out of life than dressing and acting like the perfect wife. She’s seen as a woman who lives the high life and wants and needs the best of everything out of life, but she is just a woman who wants to live her life on her own terms and in order to do that, she will need to divorce Trent and find her way on her own, but will she really need to do it all on her own?

Beast has moved from Biloxi to Jacksonville to start over. It’s too painful for him to stay in Biloxi without Katherine being in his life. He needed a fresh start and to stay away from women for a while, but the woman that he caught coming out of Andrea’s studio is hard to forget and to stay away from. He’s drawn to her and he doesn’t stand a chance of staying away.

I really enjoyed this story. The story is intertwined with Foolish Riot and takes place at the same time in some spots. The characters are fun to read and easily likable, most of them anyways. I really like the Riot guys and their girls. I give this story a 3.5-star review and highly recommend it to MC readers. It has action, political deception, sexy Alpha’s, and sassy, brassy women who keep their men on their toes and take no crap from the men in their lives. I look forward to the next book in the series to come out, Starting the Riot, in 2020.

 

ARC Review of Jagger: Heaven Hill Shorts #5 @LaramieBriscoe

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 out of 5

I loved this story! It shows the other side of betrayal and the repercussions of it on those that are left behind to deal with the deception. Jagger feels that he is the only one who has not come to terms with what Travis did to the family and he feels that the rest of the family and MC are not happy with him because he doesn’t see the betrayal or death of Travis as being a good thing. Little does he know that he’s not the only one struggling with what happened that day.

I loved that this story was written just like Christine’s story. All of these characters are dealing with their own demons after Travis betrayed the MC, but Jagger’s morals as well as his regret for not seeing problems before they got out of hand are causing problems with is marriage as well as his relationship with the MC family, and if he doesn’t figure things out soon he could lose the love of his life and his brothers. It’s a good thing that he finds his way and figures things out and is able to regain his family. I give this short story a 4.5-star review and suggest that you read this short story as well as the Heaven Hill series.

Review of Explosive Encounter by K. L. Donn @Author_KLDonn

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Foster Halsey is a man who has been burned and just wants to live life and stay single. After coming home from his deployment and getting a divorce, he is recruited to the Task Force 779 elite team. His life is now filled with missions that are decided by the President of the United States and his team takes on the cases that are the most dangerous, could impact the US, and are of the most secretive subjects at times. This rescue mission was a tough one, but the woman he found in that room brought out his protective instincts in full force. He willingly stands up to a man that thinks he has all the power, but in reality, he’s a nobody.

Everett Gaines wants to get away from her life after she graduates from college and finds that her life as she knew it is not real. She wants answers, but she’s afraid that she won’t get the answers she wants or deserves. Could her whole life have been a lie? Her “father” was never around, nor did he really seem to be interested in her while she was growing up. While she gets away from everything for a little while, she finds herself in a situation that may kill her. If it weren’t for Task Force 779 rescuing her, that might have been the case. She’s back home and too afraid to live on her own anymore, so she moved back in with her mom. The only man that she feels safe with and that can get anywhere near her is one of the men that put his life on the line to save her, Foster Halsey. She feels awful that Foster and his teammate put themselves in harm’s way to saver her.

I loved this story. It was tragic, suspenseful, full of action, twists and turns, and some sexy men who are honorable, loyal, and very Alpha. I give this story a 5-star review and cannot wait for more in the series. If you are a reader and lover of military, suspense, or sexy Alpha’s you will love this story and the series, and I highly recommend it.

ARC Review of Reaper (Reckoning MC Seer Series Book 1) by B E Kelly

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⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5 out of 5

Elizabeth (Beth; Lizzy) has a special ability, but she is very selective with who she shares it with. Most people don’t believe her when she does share it, but when she shares her ability with the one man that she has been dreaming about for years, it takes a while before he believes her ability. She comes from a long line of them on her father’s side. Her mother didn’t believe in it and threatened to keep her from her grandmother who shared it with her.

Reaper is a man who is in need of help to get his life back as well as his sister back. The business that his father built is in danger of being taken from him by his father’s old business partner and best friend. However, he has no plans to keep the business as it once was since he has branched out and is now using the business for nefarious business. His only hope is to involve the authorities to help bring down Anthony Sr. He believes that Anthony Jr is involved in his father’s business and plans to take him down as well.

I enjoyed the story and the plot was interesting and full of suspense. Reaper and Lizzy’s story is entertaining, electrified, and easy to read. These two are so intertwined in their lives and are destined to find each other. Their story has heat, suspense, and characters that are easy to like, and I am looking forward to the next story in the series. I give this story a 3.5-star review and recommend it to readers who enjoy MC or paranormal stories.

My 4.5-Star Review of Death Unmasked by Rick Sulik

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 out of 5

A story full of twists and turns, retribution, crime and reincarnation. Intriguing, suspenseful, and very well written.

This story is written like there are multiple stories happening, but they are all interconnected and so well done. The story of a man and woman who are in love and happy in their life together that go through a war and lose their lives, only to find each other again in a different life. This book intrigued me and had me reaching into my mind to see if I could find anything similar. I have always wondered about life after death and reincarnation and this book opened my mind to the possibility of both.

The story is well written, and the poetry included was a nice touch to this book. I give this book a 4.5-star review and suggest it to readers who enjoy crime, supernatural, or detective stories. Open your mind and read this book, I really believe you will enjoy it. It’s written by a retired police detective and his knowledge and storytelling pull you into the story.

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Release and Review: Getting Down to Business by Ginger Ring @GingerRings @EJBookPromos

Title: Getting Down to Business
Author: Ginger Ring
Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 17, 2019

 

Tired of living life out of a suitcase, traveling auto parts sales representative Jessie Knutson jumps at the chance for a job close to home. But when a flat tire keeps her from an appointment and the sexy tow truck driver awakens her inner cougar, she realizes all work and no play has done a number on her libido. Now the only position she’s interested in is naked and pressed tightly against the hot, younger man whose eyes say she’s more than just a one night stand. But will her beckoning wander-lust pull her away from the stability he offers?
BJ Spencer has no time for love with an auto parts store to run, though he yearns to find the right woman someday. So when the smoking hot redhead he rescues alongside the road gives him a sexy smile, he remembers sometimes a man needs to enjoy the finer things in life. Long legs encased in thigh-highs are definitely fine, Jessie seems to be total perfection in a tempting package. But BJ has been used before, and mixing business and pleasure is something he avoids at all costs. But losing Jessie might be too high a price to pay…

 

 

 

Ginger Ring is an award winning author with a weakness for cheese, dark chocolate, and the Green Bay Packers. She loves reading, watching great movies, and has a quirky sense of humor. Publishing a book has been a lifelong dream of hers and she is excited to share her romantic stories with you. Her heroines are classy, sassy and in search of love and adventure. When Ginger isn’t tracking down old gangster haunts or stopping at historical landmarks, you can find her on the backwaters of the Mississippi River fishing with her husband.

 

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 out of 5

The story of coming home and finding what was in front of you all along. Jessie Knutson grew up around a garage and can change a tire or the oil in a car just as well as her brothers or her father. She decides that she needs to travel around though and not keep her roots in one place. After her father’s health takes a hit, she has decided to go home and stick around until her father is better and back on his feet. However, on her way to a meeting she ends up with a flat tire and since she is wearing a skirt and heels, she waits to see if someone will stop and help her rather than change her clothes and do it herself. When a tow truck comes by and stops, she is happy because she has someone to help her and an added bonus, he’s easy on the eyes as well.

Bernard (BJ) Spencer Jr grew up around garage also, now he owns a garage and is opening a parts store. The woman broke down along the road on his way fishing reroutes his day. There is electricity between these two. Jessie doesn’t want to go home; she’d rather stay with BJ and enjoy her night. BJ has been burned before and now he doesn’t want to give his heart to anyone. However, spending a weekend with Jessie begins to thaw his heart.

I really enjoyed this story. Ms. Ring writes steamy, sexy, well rounded characters that pull me into the pages. BJ and Jessie were a fun couple to read. These two aren’t aware of it yet, but they have a bit of a history and Jessie is the woman of BJ’s young teen dreams. I gave this story 4-stars and strongly suggest that you go one-click this book and read it.

ARC Review: Destroyed by Bella J @GiveMeBooksPR and @BellaJ_Author

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5
A twisted, demented, dark story with a HEA.

Ink is determined to get retribution for Neon, and no one will change his mind about it. He already has Slither in a secret hide away and he’s not going to give up his chance to give Neon the peace of mind she needs to heal. He will wait for Neon forever if he has to. He knows that she is the one for him and no one else will ever fit for him.

Neon is still keeping Ink at arms-length and she is still determined to keep away from him. She is healing physically, but mentally she is still reeling. The determination of Ink to break through her wall is starting to wear her down. Once she lets him in, there’s no going back for either of them.

This story shows such a dark side to the American Street Kings, but it also shows the loyalty these guys have to each other and to those that they love and consider their family. Even with the threat of retribution from Crow, and the Gods of Six, for taking Slither’s life and keeping him hidden from Crow, the American Street Kings all knew that they needed the revenge for Neon. This book was not only dark, it was sad too. I am hoping that there will be more books for the characters in this book. I would love to know what happens with Manic and the Sixes. I give this story a 5-star review and suggest that if you like MC romance that are dark and twisted, you should pick up this book and the others in the American Street Kings series and read them.

Sinister Fairy Tale Collection Book Review: Madness by Kailee Reese Samuels @KRSamuels @EJBookPromos

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Wow! Talk about dark and twisted. This book is full of it.

Ellison is a young woman who lives in her head and needs to find a place where she is safe and protected. She falls down the rabbit hole and finds that safety in her mind.

This story was so dark, twisted, and awesome to read. I would love more of it to find out what will happen to Ellison. She’s a broken girl who needs someone in her corner to pull her out of the darkness and give her life that she can live and thrive in. This was my first read of Kailee Reese Samuels, but I bought another one of her books right after finishing this one. I give this story a 5-star review and I cannot stress enough that you should one-click this book and the others in the Sinister Fairy Tales to read. They are not your ordinary fairy tales.

ARC Review:Off Limits (Kings of Mayhem #5) by Penny Dee @GiveMeBooksPR

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5
I loved Ruger and Chastity’s story. It is a great story of two people who find each other when they are really not looking, but stumble into a relationship after a lot of denial.

Ruger is the Sgt. At Arms of the Kings of Mayhem and the brother in-law/best friend of the President, Bull. Even though Bull lost his wife these two are still very close. The relationship between Ruger and Chastity could end that friendship or Ruger’s life, but he doesn’t care, he’s all in with Chastity and knows she is his Queen.

Chastity Calley is the baby of the Calley family, the Kings of Mayhem Princess, if you will. Her father was the President, and one of her brothers is the Vice President. She is only 22 but she knows what she wants, and she is a strong headed young woman, so any arguments she may get from her Uncle Bull or her three older, alpha brothers will just fall on deaf ears. She is in love with Ruger and she will not follow any-one else’s orders.

This story was steamy, angsty and great. The build up to the relationship was angsty and once they got together the steam just flowed. The Kings of Mayhem are a family and they all take care of each other, even if they are mad at each other. The men are rough, Alpha, loyal, and treat their women as the Queens they should be. I give this story a 5-star review and suggest to reader who like MC, Alpha bikers, and strong women, you really need to one-click this book and the entire series to read. I always fall into these books because the characters are so likeable and fun to read about. They are such an awesome group of characters and I always feel like they are friends. I would love to be friends with these guys.

Review of Guts & Glory: Walker (In the Shadows Security) by Jeanne St. James @JeanneStJames

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

These guys are lethal, powerful, loyal, and very sexy!

Trace Walker only had one love in his life, and she dumped him almost nineteen years ago. He doesn’t need a woman in his life, but it would be nice to have the right one to come home to each night or after a mission. When his phone rings and he realizes that his past is calling, he decides that he will help her get out of the trouble she is currently in and then send her on her way again.

 

Ellie Cooke was made for Trace and he once vowed that he would do anything to protect her and love her forever. She was so afraid that history would repeat itself that she gave up the man that held her heart. She made a choice years ago to marry someone else and that will come back to haunt her and may get her killed. Her only hope is that Trace and his fellow Shadow Security team can help her and save her life.

I loved this story. All of the In the Shadow Security books are great. The men in them are very Alpha and lethal. They are determined to protect their family and are dangerous in their jobs. They are not to be messed with and this story shows that they will go to any extent to protect the ones they love and anyone they care about. These guys work very well together in their job and they act like brothers when they get together and begin picking on each other. The comradery of the Shadows makes me love these books more. I give this book a 5-star review and strongly suggest that you one-click it and all the others and devour them.