Forever Romance Turning Up the Heat Giveaway - Two Books, Three Winners!

TURNING UP THE HEAT 

Blog Tour 

with

CARA ELLIOTT (TOO WICKED TO WED)

 

  

Outspoken Lady Alexa Bingham enjoys a chance encounter with London's most notorious rake, the Earl of Killingworth, and is drawn into a passionate romance that has serious consequences. When a reckless wager forces the Earl, the owner of a gambling den and brothel, to take on a new business partner, the lovers begin to play a dangerous game of intrigue and deception. If they are not careful, it is the flames of their own fiery attraction that may destroy them.

 

TOO WICKED TO WED

 By Cara Elliott

ISBN: 9780446584579

Published by: GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING

Genre: FICTION, ROMANCE

and

  

LILLI FEISTY (DELICIOUSLY SINFUL)

Things are heating up in the kitchen...and the bedroom. Restaurant owner Phoebe Mayle thought she had it all under control.  Sure, her new chef has a bad-boy reputation --and a chiseled body to match-- but she's positive she can whip him into shape. But will their hunger for each other be a recipe for love that lasts?

DELICIOUSLY SINFUL

 By Lilli Feisty

ISBN: 9780446574105

Published by: GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING

Genre: FICTION, ROMANCE

Thank you to Forever Romance for these two books to read and for providing THREE sets of BOTH BOOKS for giveaway!

TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY for BOTH BOOKS: 

1. Visit BOTH Cara's website and Lilli's website and tell me something you found interesting and each site. NOTE - I could not get Lilli's site to open last night. So if it won't open then check this Amazon Bio.
You must visit both please.   This is required for entry and worth TWO entries.

2.  Comment on my reviews of Too Wicked to Wed and/or Deliciously Sinful for extra entries - one per review, so two possible.

3.  For an extra entry, become a follower or tell me if you are already a follower.

4. For two more entries, blog, facebook, tweet (any of those networks!) about this giveaway and tell me where you did.

It isn't necessary to use separate entries unless you want them in different chronological order.
(Seven total entries possible.)

THERE WILL BE TWO WINNERS!

* This contest is only open to residents of US and Canada.

* No P.O. Boxes Please - for shipping reasons.

* Limit one win per household.

* This contest will close 10 PM (Central) on November 26, 2011.
The winners will be randomly selected from all entries and announced on November 27 with 72 hours to complete the winners form.

Book Review: Too Wicked to Wed by Cara Elliott

This is a great pick for those of you who, like me, love a warm historical romance!

Too Wicked to Wed 

by Cara Elliott

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Forever; Original edition (November 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446584576
• ISBN-13: 978-0446584579

     Genre: Historical Romance
     My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0

Book Description
Series: Lords of Midnight | Publication Date: November 1, 2011
Outspoken and independent, Lady Alexa Bingham enjoys the heady freedom of making all her own decisions, even though the challenges of overseeing her family's country estate are daunting. But when a chance encounter with London's most notorious rake awakens a secret longing for adventure, she accepts her aunt's invitation for a Season in Town . . . only to find that breaking the rules of the ton has serious consequences.

The Earl of Killingworth uses his rakehell reputation to hide the fact that poverty has forced him to work for a living. As the owner of a gambling den and brothel, Connor has no time for glittering ballrooms or innocent young ladies. But after a reckless wager leaves him with a new business partner, he is forced to take a risky gamble . . . Will the cards fall in their favor? Alexa and Connor begin to play a dangerous game of intrigue and deception as they seek to outwit a cunning adversary who wants to put them permanently out of business. But if they are not careful, it is the flames of their own fiery attraction that may destroy them.

Review: I really enjoyed this lively, fast paced read.

Lady Alexa is independent and efficient.  She has had to restore and manage the family estate which her brother was away at war.  She is headstrong, assertive and willing to push the boundaries of propriety.  She meets the handsome rakehell, Connor, by barging into his brothel, The Wolf’s Lair, in search of her brother.  The Earl of Killingworth, also known as the Irish Wolfhound, admires Alexa’s bravado  and steals a kiss.  He is excited by her innocence and what he perceives as her vital individuality that makes her stand out from the “bland beauties.”

Connor has suffered financial loses at the hands of a devious stranger. During the same evening someone breaks into his office safe. There are other acts of sabotage at the business but he doesn’t know who is trying to ruin him.

Alexa poses as a young man of the ton and wins a marker for half of the Earl’s business.  He discovers that she is unwilling to sell out. Attackers try to kill Connor and learn of his connection with Lady Alexa. Now they must both go into hiding to stay alive while their friends help hunt down the enemy.

Alexa believes she is not elegant enough to attract Connor but she is drawn to him like a moth to the flame. Connor thinks he is too much of a rakehell for her. But their proximity reveals their mutual vulnerabilities. Alexa begins to realize that Connor hides his past and his feelings behind a roguish mask.  Is he willing to remain “alone and aloof” or will he give in to her passionate and provocative allure? 
The romance is full of fun innuendo and some steamy moments... nothing unpleasant.

Here are three phrases that are quite fitting to show the underlying vulnerability and charm of Connor, who is a yummy hero:
“You are not alone in sometimes feeling unsure of which way to turn.”
Love inspired doubt and hope, not to speak of confusion.
Like dice tumbling across a table, Connor’s insides began to bounce and roll against his ribs.

The writing flowed quickly for me.  There were some items of the plot that might be considered contrived... but still I liked it.  Connor is part of a trio of friends who are known as the Hellhounds. Cameron and Gryff are likeable mates and will make good heros to find love in their own novels. I look forward to their stories!

I received this book to review and giveaway from Forever Romance, Hachette Book Group.
This is part of a two book giveaway which follows the next review.

Blog Tour - Forever Romance Turning Up the Heat

Get ready - Forever’s TURNING UP THE HEAT blog tour begins next week!

Giveaway: Package includes 1 copy of each book to 3 winners.
Check back for my Review and Giveaway date: November 10. I'm thinking I might post the review for Too Wicked to Wed on the 9th and the review for Deliciously Sinful and the Giveaway on November 10.

Follow the Tour:

Posting    Blog URL    Tour Participation
Mon Nov 7    www.thebookgirl.net    "Review, Giveaway"
Mon Nov 7    http://www.renees-reads.blogspot.com/    "Review, Feature, Giveaway"
Mon Nov 7    www.mybookaddictionandmore.com    "Review, Giveaway, Interview"
Mon Nov 7    http://bodicerippernovels.wordpress.com    "Review, Giveaway"
Mon Nov 7    http://www.sosaloha.blogspot.com/    "Review, Feature, Giveaway"
Mon Nov 7    www.rexrobotreviews.com    "Feature, Giveaway"
Mon Nov 7    http://www.justanothernewblog.com    Giveaway
Mon Nov 7    http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com/    "Review, Giveaway, Interview"
Mon Nov 7    http://www.cuzinlogic.com    Giveaway
Tues Nov 8    www.smexybooks.com    "Review, Giveaway"
Tues Nov 8    http://paranormalromanticsuspensereviews.blogspot.com    Giveaway
Wed Nov 9    http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com    "Giveaway, Interview"
Wed Nov 9    http://hangingwithbells.blogspot.com/    "Review, Giveaway"
Thurs Nov 10    http://fictionvixen.com    "Review, Feature, Giveaway"
Thurs Nov 10    www.seductivemusings.blogspot.com    "Review, Feature, Giveaway, Interview"
Thurs Nov 10    my-book-views.blogspot.com    "Review, Giveaway"
Thurs Nov 10    http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/    "Review, Giveaway"
Thurs Nov 10    http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/    "Feature, Giveaway"
Fri Nov 11    http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/    "Feature, Giveaway"
Sat Nov 12    http://brokenteepee.com    Giveaway
Sun Nov 13    http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/    "Review, Giveaway"
Sun Nov 13    http://www.sarahsblogoffun.com    "Review, Giveaway"
Mon Nov 14    http://dreyslibrary.blogspot.com    "Review, Giveaway"
Wed Nov 16    http://www.theepicrat.com    Review
Wed Nov 16    http://book-obsessed.com    "Giveaway, Interview"
Thurs Nov 17    http://www.lovetoreadforfun.com/    "Review, Giveaway"
Thurs Nov 17    http://romancingrakes.blogspot.com    "Review, Giveaway, Interview"
Fri Nov 18    http://bookslikebreathing.blogspot.com    Review
Fri Nov 18    marygramlich.blogspot.com    "Review, Feature, Giveaway, Interview"
Fri Nov 18    http://www.startingfreshnyc.com/    "Review, Giveaway"
Fri Nov 18    http://onebookshy.blogspot.com    "Review, Giveaway"
Fri Nov 18    http://beasbooknook.blogspot.com/    "Feature, Giveaway"

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