Thursday, January 2, 2014

Swoon Thursday ~ 1/2/14 Plus Mini review & Giveaway



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The Valentine's Arrangement (Hard Feelings, #1) by Kelsie Leverich

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The “emotional, spicy-hot story” (Belle’s Book Bag) that propelled Kelsie Leverich to the New York Times bestseller list!

Tattoo artist Ronnie Clark is counting the days until Valentine’s Day is over. Ronnie doesn’t do romance. She doesn’t do flowers or dates, and she sure as hell doesn’t do love—not anymore. Love leads to heartbreak, and she’s vowed never to let herself get hurt again.

Sergeant First Class Kale Emerson is home on his mid-tour leave from Iraq, but he only has one thing on his mind—returning to his soldiers to finish leading their mission. He’s dedicated to his men and to his country, and he’s not interested in getting wrapped up in a distracting relationship…but casual sex, that’s a different story. From the moment he sees Ronnie, he wants her. And he agrees to her terms—no romance, no fluff—just passion.

But as their sexual chemistry ignites, the lines of their arrangement get blurry, and Ronnie starts to push Kale away. And when Kale realizes he’s found his match in this razor-tongued, gorgeous woman who is hell bent against love, winning her heart could be the toughest battle he has ever fought.


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16178117-the-valentine-s-arrangement?from_search=true

http://www.amazon.com/Valentines-Arrangement-Feelings-Novel-InterMix-ebook/dp/B00B8D97C0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388558125&sr=8-1&keywords=the+valentine%27s+arrangementhttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-valentines-arrangement-kelsie-leverich/1115480978?ean=9780451466655


Here's my swoon!

Her eyes automatically closed, and her own hands reciprocated the touch and skimmed up the heavy bare chest that was pressing against her.  She felt a shudder unfold beneath her fingertips, and it made her heart thud against her ribs.  Kale was kissing her.  No, he wasn't just kissing her, he was consuming her.  He was touching her, and everything about the way his hands felt on her body was right, at least right now; and she decided to ignore the annoying angel still perched on her shoulder, giving in to the damn devil that was smirking with satisfaction. (Page 34)

Mini Review




4 stars - Go ahead and try to resist this one cause it isn't gonna work, sweetheart.

One story line that I truly love is when a couple gets together temporarily or pretend.  Then the hot chemistry takes them places they didn't intend and I enjoy the ride.  This book is that kind of story.  In this case, these two are looking for some no strings attached sex.  It's just sex, right.  Yeah, you keep telling yourself that, sweetheart.

Ronnie has been burned by a solider.  Not going there again but Kale is so far from the solider that caused the damage that's it's not funny.  Kale is considerate and sweet.  He enjoys the snuggle afterwards as long as they leave the next morning.  Having never had a relationship, he's not interested in one.  But Ronnie's feisty ways change his mind.

Love both of the characters in this one.  I usually love one more than the other but these two are pretty close.  I love that Ronnie didn't make it easy.  I love that Kale didn't resist the challenge.  I loved them both.

The story was fast and I read it in about a day.  The emotions grabbed me a few times and I was surprised once.  It was a great balance between my heart and my mind that I really enjoyed.

If you love that give-in to the chemistry kinda romance, then make sure and give this one a try.




Celebration continues! StuckInBooks is 3! Today it’s swoon, reviews & #Giveaway http://www.stuckinbooks.com/2014/01/swoon-thursday-1214-plus-mini-review.html
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Continuing my month of giveaways while celebrating 3 years StuckInBooks, I'm giving away my review copy of The Valentine's Arrangement.

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39 comments:

  1. This looks like type of story I enjoy where a couple ends up in a relationship that they weren't looking for.

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  2. Oh I love that swoon! I keep hearing great things about this one! I really need to give it a try!

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  3. I've never heard of this book! But ooo, bare chest ;) Sounds hot!

    Check out my swoon post!

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  4. Congratulations!!!!
    And Thank you so much!!!
    XOXO

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  5. Thank you for the giveaway and Happy New Year!!!

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  6. I absolutely love the cover on this book!! Your swoon moment makes me want to read it even more!

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  7. Thanks for sharing! I got this one for audio review, and I will have to get to it sooner than I thought!

    Lenore @Nocturnereads

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  8. I hadn't even heard of this book before now. It sounds like a great story and I'd really enjoy reading it. Thanks for having the giveaway.

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  9. Nice review of the book, made me want to read it. Heard good things about the author so I would like to finally read a book from her. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  10. Great review, congratulations on the 3 yrs.

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  11. Congratulations on 3 years! :)

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  12. Awesome Swoon Val!!! Excellent Review :) I have this book for review as well, and I love how Ronnie's a strong female character, and Kale is sweet and likes a challenge. I think I'll enjoy this one! Congrats on 3 years, our 1 year is this month, and we are really excited!

    Here's my Swoon:
    http://www.abookishescape.com/2014/01/swoon-thursday-51.html

    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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  13. this looks and sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

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  14. Congratulation on turning 3! I hadn't heard of this book or author before so I went to look it up on GR and the book sounds interesting. Adding it to my TBR list

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  15. This sounds like a terrific read. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. OMG this book sounds like an exciting read! Thanks for the Giveaway!

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  17. I like those all-consuming kisses. Nice Swoon choice Valerie.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

    Marilyn @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog

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  18. I'm so happy that you liked this too! Kale and Ronnie were so great. Nice review!

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  19. I've never read or heard of this book but I'm definitely willing to give it a shot!

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  20. Nice swoon- sometime giving into the Devil is worth it. At least in a book it is.

    My Swoon

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  21. Nice intro! Would love to read it!

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  22. Ooh! I loved Kelsie's Feel the Rush and Pretending She's His! I will have to read this first one!! Great swoon!

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  23. Thanks for the giveaway! I loved your review.

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  24. I've had this since LAST January. I should probably make time to read it. :/

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  25. Thank you for the amazing giveaway! Love it!

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  26. This is great! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  27. Sounds like an exciting book! Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  28. Story sounds interesting, and the cover is beautiful.

    jmesparza821 at gmail dot com

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  29. Definitely looks like a book I'd love!

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  30. I haven't heard of this book. It seems interesting

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  31. This is an interesting title and cover. It is a new one to me. Thanks again for this amazingly generous idea!

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  32. Thanks for the giveaway! Great looking book.

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  33. Congrats on 3 yrs!! And thanks for the giveaway! :)

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