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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Blog Tour: Intoxicated (Billionaire Bachelors Club #3.5) by Monica Murphy

Intoxicated
Billionaire Bachelors Club #3.5
By: Monica Murphy
Published: June 17, 2014
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Mature Content
Source: Publisher
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GR's Summary:

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy wraps up her sexy Billionaire Bachelors Club series with a wedding to remember. But this time, they’re not bachelors anymore, and the groom … is one of them. It’s Gage and Marina’s wedding day, but wedded bliss seems a long way off: Ivy’s just gone into labor. Marina’s missing her matron of honor. And Bryn’s giving Matt the silent treatment. It’s up to Archer, Gage, and Matt to make sure this day goes off without a hitch. But between brides and babies, there’s the not-so-little issue of the million-dollar bet to attend to. If only they can figure out who won … and who’s paying up. Is everyone a winner? Or will someone leave broke—and brokenhearted?

Billionaire Bachelors Club Series:

My Review on Crave Here

My Review on Torn Here

My Review on Savor Here

My Thoughts:

Intoxicated was such a fast-paced and wonderful concluding novella to the Billionaire Bachelor's Club Series! I have enjoyed getting to know Archer, Ivy, Gage, Marina, Matt, and Bryn! This series has been so light-hearted, sexy, and fun to read, and I haven't wanted it to end!

In Intoxicated, we are treated to all six viewpoints, as significant and special milestones are taking place in each couple's life. We get all of the details on the marriage and honeymoon of Gage and Marina, the labor and adventure of being new parents that is taking place in Archer and Ivy's life, and get to experience Matt and Bryn as they are looking towards their future together!

Intoxicated was a real pleasure to read. I loved getting to catch up on the lives of character's that I have missed, and having all of them in the same book, made the story, all the more wonderful to read. We get to learn about the couples, how their passion and love for one another has grown, as well as the strengthened ties of family, and friendship!

My Rating:

If you have read the three books in the Billionaire Bachelors Club Series, then you do not want to miss out on Intoxicated. It was a beautiful and entertaining ending to the series! I give Intoxicated, by Monica Murphy, 4 Passionate, Humorous, Sentimental, and New Beginning Filled Stars!

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Don't Miss the rest of The Billionaire Bachelor Club Series!

Crave
Torn
Savor

About Monica Murphy:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Monica Murphy is a native Californian who lives in the foothills below Yosemite. A wife and mother of three, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance for Bantam and Avon. She is the author of One Week Girlfriend and Second Chance Boyfriend.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Cover Reveal : Intoxicated (Billionaire Bachelor Club, #3.5) by Monica Murphy

We are so excited to share the cover for Monica Murphy's INTOXICATED with you all! INTOXICATED is a sexy Contemporary Romance novella in Monica’s The Billionaire Bachelors Club Series, published by Avon Impulse. It is available for pre-order. Links are below!!

Intoxicated

Billionaire Bachelors Club, #3.5

by Monica Murphy

Release Date: June 17th , 2014

INTOXICATED Goodreads

Synopsis:

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy wraps up her sexy Billionaire Bachelors Club series with a wedding to remember. But this time, they’re not bachelors anymore, and the groom … is one of them.

It’s Gage and Marina’s wedding day, but wedded bliss seems a long way off: Ivy’s just gone into labor. Marina’s missing her matron of honor. And Bryn’s giving Matt the silent treatment. It’s up to Archer, Gage, and Matt to make sure this day goes off without a hitch. But between brides and babies, there’s the not-so-little issue of the million-dollar bet to attend to. If only they can figure out who won … and who’s paying up. Is everyone a winner? Or will someone leave broke—and brokenhearted?

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EXCERPT:

I’m going to have a baby,” Ivy declares as she stops directly in front of me. Well, her belly stopped directly in front of me, the rest of her soon follows.

Yes, indeed, my wife is definitely going to have a baby. Soon.

I’m getting ready—staring at the mirror as I mess with my tie, making sure it’s perfect—when she approaches me. I shoot her a grin, feeling good, feeling on top of my game. Life couldn’t get any better, you know? We’re celebrating today and with good reason.

“I know, sexy mama.” I turn away from the mirror and wink at her. “Trust me, I haven’t forgotten that I’m the one who knocked you up.”

She stares at me, no reaction to my wink or my words. She usually slaps my ass and kisses me. Says something sarcastic at the very least. But I’m getting nothing. And it’s kind of disconcerting. “Archer. I’m dead serious. I’m going to have the baby.”

“I know, babe. And I can’t freaking wait.” I study her, noticing that she looks a little pale and her pupils are dilated. Hmm. “You feeling okay?”

Rolling her eyes, she rests her hand on top of her protruding stomach, rubbing it absently. Then not so absently. As in, she’s clutching her belly like she’s in pain. “I’m in—” She sucks in a harsh breath, holding it for a few seconds. “—labor, damn it.”

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Release Day Launch: Savor (A Billionaire Bachelors Club Novel) byMonica Murphy

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Savor
Billionaire Bachelors Club #3
By: Monica Murphy
Release Day: Jan. 21, 2014
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Source: Publisher
Mature Content: 18 & Up
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GR's Summary:

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy concludes her sexy Billionaire Bachelors Club series with a fiery romance that refuses to be left at the office…

Bryn James can’t take much more. Smart, sexy Matthew DeLuca is everything she wants in a man, but he’s also her boss—the youngest, hottest vineyard owner in the Napa Valley—and he doesn’t see her as anything more than his shy assistant. That’s all about to change. Armed with a hot new look and an attitude to match, Bryn is determined to catch Matt’s eye… professionalism be damned.
With his winery’s grand reopening approaching, Matt is trying to stay focused, but Bryn is suddenly making it very difficult. He’s always thought her prim demeanor effortlessly sexy, but Matt can’t deny that her transformation is jaw-dropping …and going to make it very difficult to keep his hands to himself.

But when one thing leads to another and suddenly Matt is stripping Bryn bare, he’ll be faced with the biggest risk of his career—and his heart. Can he convince her—and himself—that this might just be more than a no-strings office affair?

Billionaire Bachelors Club:

To Read My Review on Crave Click HERE
To Read My Review in Torn Click HERE

My Thoughts:

The Billionaire Bachelors Club Series has been so much fun! If you are in the mood for a little old fashioned romance, with great stories, and extremely likable characters, I suggest you try these out! In Crave, we got to watch as three best friends, and billionaire playboys, Archer, Gage, and Matt, made a bet. These three never thought that they'd fall in love, and turn in their bachelor status. So, the agreement was a million dollars would go to the last bachelor standing, paid for by the two, "losers." It was fun and memorable as we watched Archer, (the biggest playboy of them all) lose first, when he fell in love with his best friend, Gage's sister, Ivy. Then, we got to see workaholic, Gage, fight against love, as he fell in love with Marina, the daughter of the business owner's empire that he wanted to buy out.

Now, we get playboy, ex-professional baseball player, and winery owner, Matthew DeLuca's story, in Savor. It would seem that the bet was won fairly by Matt. However, Archer proposes a side bet, that if Matt can hold out for an extra 45 days, (without sex, or getting involved in a relationship) then Archer and Gage will pay Matt even more money. Matt takes the bet and has overwhelming confidence that he will win. After all, he's held out this long, what's another 45 days? However, Ivy sees the strong attraction between Matt and his business assistant, Bryn.

She, along with the help of Marina, come up with a plan to get Matt and Bryn together. They take Bryan shopping for a sexy new wardrobe and to the spa for a complete makeover. Bryn is a little hesitant about the makeover at first. She knows that she is good looking and it has caused her nothing but problems her whole life. In every job she pursued, men would never take her seriously, and would try to use her for sex. She came from Cactus Texas and grew up in a trailer park. She was treated like a brainless slut and moved to California for a new start. After she started working at the winery, she downplayed her looks by wearing loose beige clothing, no make-up, and always had her hair pulled back in a severe bun.

However, she has been enamored by Matt for quite a while, and decides that she wants him to notice her. So, she decides to do the makeover! Little does Bryn know, but Matt has noticed her. He loves the way she smells, and he is attracted to her, but as her boss, he believes he must stay professional. Yet, Bryn's makeover proves to be too hot for him to handle. She ends up wearing sexy form fitting clothing, high heels, make up, and doing her hair in pretty feminine styles. Her makeover becomes a catalyst for change, as things finally heat up between Matt and Bryn!

Savor was such a fun story! I loved seeing Ivy up to her usual match making shenanigans. I loved the strong friendship that grew between Ivy, Marina, and Bryn. I also loved when the guys would get together and tease Matt. It was wonderful watching Bryn come in to her own. She was very insecure, but Matt did a great job of showing her how much he valued her as a person. These two had to overcome some challenges, but without those challenges, Bryan would never have gotten to see what a spectacular man Matt was, and how much he cared about her. Matt's father was a horrible antagonist, and I found myself wanting to reach through the book and give him a piece of my mind, (and a few slaps in the face,) throughout the story. The friendship between Matt and Bryn was already established and the perfect foundation for them to get intimately involved. I enjoyed watching these two, "fall in love" and create a relationship full of depth, caring, and love. Matt and Bryan provided many sexy and steamy moments in this story, but also some very sweet and emotional moments as well. I give Savor, by Monica Murphy, 4 Sweet, Sexy, and "They Lived Happily Ever After" Stars! Pick this story up for a fast-paced, fun, and flirty, "Feel Good" story!

Excerpt:

I do know. And I can’t act on it. Bryn James works for me. She’s my assistant. She’s by my side constantly; we spend more time with each other than probably anyone else in our lives, especially lately what with the winery’s grand reopening approaching. She’s a representative of my business. If I were to fuck around with the help and the relationship fell apart, I’d be in huge trouble. She could screw me over financially every which way by suing me for sexual harassment and I’d be left with a limp dick in my hand and a ruined business.

Yeah. Not going to take the chance. Saw it happen with my father. Not going to let it happen to me.

“It doesn’t matter. Nothing can happen.” I send Ivy a stern look. “And this conversation can never leave this office.” Glancing over her shoulder, I try to see if Bryn is at her desk but the chair is empty.

Thank Christ.

Ivy’s expression goes solemn and she holds up three fingers. “This conversation stays here. Scout’s honor.”

“You were never a scout,” I mutter, afraid she’s making a promise on an untruth. She’ll probably just blab to everyone. Or specifically Archer and Gage. I don’t need to hear their shit.

And I am worrying way too much over this.

She laughs again. “I won’t say a word, I promise. But I need to tell you something, Matt.” She leans in close, her voice dropping. “She’s got a major crush on you. You might not see it but it’s there—sounding in her voice, shining in her eyes, every time she looks at you, talks about you. The way her body turns into yours every time the two of you are together . . . it’s pretty obvious. A body language expert would have a field day with you two.”

Body language expert? What the hell is Ivy talking about? “I have no idea what you’re referring to, but office crushes are just that. Crushes. Harmless attractions no one ever acts on. Period. End of story.”

This is what I keep telling myself. I can’t pursue anything with Bryn, no matter how much I’m tempted to. Not only would it be wildly inappropriate, dating my assistant, but we come from two different worlds. She seems nice and normal, quiet and unobtrusive, and I am anything but. My life has been a circus sideshow for years.

“I get it. You’re trying to do the right thing, and I admire that. So, of course you don’t see anything beyond an efficient assistant in Miss James.”

Well. Ivy’s not too far off the mark. When I first met Bryn, she hardly said two words, kept her head bent when I spoke to her and offered lots of yes-sir and no-sir answers. She had this way of almost blending in with the walls, like she didn’t want anyone to notice her.

So I didn’t.

As we got comfortable working together though, something happened. I’m thinking Ivy had a hand in Bryn’s slow transformation. She actually makes eye contact when she speaks to me, and she’s become somewhat animated. Started to wear bolder colors as well, drawing my attention to her chest though I keep my eyes averted as best I can.

These subtle changes made me notice all of the little things—like the color of her eyes (blue), how her hair looks (like silk and I want to touch it), and the tempting fullness of her lips (they’re spectacular).

Her gaze lingers when she looks at me and sometimes so does mine. Her smile softens, her voice drops lower when she speaks, sparking my imagination. Would she sound like that right before I kissed her? Took off her clothes? Took her to my bed?

Yeah. All of those are dangerous thoughts. I almost prefer the old Miss James. The one who was like the wallpaper—boring and nondescript. Mean to say, but hell, the last thing I need is a distraction.

And she’s become the biggest distraction I’m currently facing. The very last one I need.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Cover Reveal & Excerpt : Savor (Billionaire Bachelors Club, #3) by Monica Murphy

We are thrilled to share the cover for Monica Murphy's Savor.

Savor is a sexy Contemporary Romance novel in Monica's

The Billionaire Bachelors Series.

Check out the hot cover then read on to learn more about SAVOR and read an excerpt!

Savor

(Billionaire Bachelors Club, #3)

by Monica Murphy

Release Date:

January 21st, 2014

Genres:

Contemporary Romance

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About Savor:

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy concludes her sexy Billionaire Bachelors Club series with a fiery romance that refuses to be left at the office…

Bryn James can’t take much more. Smart, sexy Matthew DeLuca is everything she wants in a man, but he’s also her boss—the youngest, hottest vineyard owner in the Napa Valley—and he doesn’t see her as anything more than his shy assistant. That’s all about to change. Armed with a hot new look and an attitude to match, Bryn is determined to catch Matt’s eye… professionalism be damned.

With his winery’s grand reopening approaching, Matt is trying to stay focused, but Bryn is suddenly making it very difficult. He’s always thought her prim demeanor effortlessly sexy, but Matt can’t deny that her transformation is jaw-dropping …and going to make it very difficult to keep his hands to himself.

But when one thing leads to another and suddenly Matt is stripping Bryn bare, he’ll be faced with the biggest risk of his career—and his heart. Can he convince her—and himself—that this might just be more than a no-strings office affair?

Excerpt:

“Don’t be so cranky. It’s okay to admit you have a thing for Bryn.” Ivy leans forward in her chair, a secretive smile curling her lips. “I have a feeling she has a thing for you too, you know.”

I do know. And I can’t act on it. Bryn James works for me. She’s my assistant. She’s by my side constantly; we spend more time with each other than probably anyone else in our lives, especially lately what with the winery’s grand reopening approaching. She’s a representative of my business. If I were to fuck around with the help and the relationship fell apart, I’d be in huge trouble. She could screw me over financially every which way by suing me for sexual harassment and I’d be left with a limp dick in my hand and a ruined business.

Yeah. Not going to take the chance. Saw it happen with my father. Not going to let it happen to me.

“It doesn’t matter. Nothing can happen.” I send Ivy a stern look. “And this conversation can never leave this office.” Glancing over her shoulder, I try to see if Bryn is at her desk but the chair is empty.

Thank Christ.

Ivy’s expression goes solemn and she holds up three fingers. “This conversation stays here. Scout’s honor.”

“You were never a scout,” I mutter, afraid she’s making a promise on an untruth. She’ll probably just blab to everyone. Or specifically Archer and Gage. I don’t need to hear their shit.

And I am worrying way too much over this.

She laughs again. “I won’t say a word, I promise. But I need to tell you something, Matt.” She leans in close, her voice dropping. “She’s got a major crush on you. You might not see it but it’s there—sounding in her voice, shining in her eyes, every time she looks at you, talks about you. The way her body turns into yours every time the two of you are together . . . it’s pretty obvious. A body language expert would have a field day with you two.

” Body language expert? What the hell is Ivy talking about? “I have no idea what you’re referring to, but office crushes are just that. Crushes. Harmless attractions no one ever acts on. Period. End of story.

” This is what I keep telling myself. I can’t pursue anything with Bryn, no matter how much I’m tempted to. Not only would it be wildly inappropriate, dating my assistant, but we come from two different worlds. She seems nice and normal, quiet and unobtrusive, and I am anything but. My life has been a circus sideshow for years.

“I get it. You’re trying to do the right thing, and I admire that. So, of course you don’t see anything beyond an efficient assistant in Miss James.

” Well. Ivy’s not too far off the mark. When I first met Bryn, she hardly said two words, kept her head bent when I spoke to her and offered lots of yes-sir and no-sir answers. She had this way of almost blending in with the walls, like she didn’t want anyone to notice her.

So I didn’t.

As we got comfortable working together though, something happened. I’m thinking Ivy had a hand in Bryn’s slow transformation. She actually makes eye contact when she speaks to me, and she’s become somewhat animated. Started to wear bolder colors as well, drawing my attention to her chest though I keep my eyes averted as best I can.

These subtle changes made me notice all of the little things—like the color of her eyes (blue), how her hair looks (like silk and I want to touch it), and the tempting fullness of her lips (they’re spectacular).

Her gaze lingers when she looks at me and sometimes so does mine. Her smile softens, her voice drops lower when she speaks, sparking my imagination. Would she sound like that right before I kissed her? Took off her clothes? Took her to my bed?

Yeah. All of those are dangerous thoughts. I almost prefer the old Miss James. The one who was like the wallpaper—boring and nondescript. Mean to say, but hell, the last thing I need is a distraction.

And she’s become the biggest distraction I’m currently facing. The very last one I need.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Blog Tour: Torn (Billionaire Bachelors Club #2) by Monica Murphy

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Torn

Billionaire Bachelors Club #2
By: Monica Murphy
Pub. Date: Nov. 19, 2013
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Source: Publisher
Mature Content: 18 & Up

GR's Summary:

Marina Knight came to this party for one thing only: to slap Gage Emerson in the face. Poised to snatch up her family’s real estate empire, the sexy tycoon is on the verge of making an enemy for life—even if he can make her melt with a single kiss …
When Gage discovers that the alluring woman before him is the key to his latest acquisition, claiming her as his suddenly doesn’t seem quite so cut-and-dried. To get what he wants, he must get to know the fierce woman willing to face him down—as she steadily steals his heart.
Gage’s persistence and intense passion war with Marina’s determination to protect her family. As they delve deeper into an affair they didn’t see coming, Marina’s torn: Will she lose her heart to Gage—or everything she holds dear?

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My Thoughts:

Monica Murphy is one of my go to authors when I want a really steamy, fast-past read. She is in my Top 10 Favorite Authors/Auto-Buy List, and when I see her name on a book, I have come to expect a great book! I'm starting to learn that while the Drew and Fable series is multi-layerd, full of angst, and has really involved story lines, The Billionaire Bachelors Club Series is light, fast paced reading, simpler, and the story lines aren't as complex. Yet, what both of these series contain, are that special something that Ms. Murphy's name has come to mean to me. Her books hold major swoon worthiness, hot sex, intensity, and drool-worthy male characters.

The first book in the Billionaire Bachelors Club Series was Crave, and focused on the love Story of Archer and Ivy. Archer was a Billionaire playboy, and his close circle of friends included other Billionaire playboys, Gage and Matt. These men made a a million dollar bet that they would be the last one to fall in love and settle down with a woman. Each of the books in the Billionaire Bachelors Series focuses on a different Billionaire's love story. Torn focuses on Gage, who is Archer's best friend, and Ivy's older brother. At the age of 28, Gage is a successful and wealthy business man that deals in real estate. He has set his sights on purchasing struggling businesses in Napa Valley, and his business savvy ensures that he will turn a profit.

Marina Knight has grown up in comfort and wealth from her family's successful real estate empire in Napa Valley. Her larger passion stems from the little family owned bakery that has been in her family for many years. Her father has entrusted her to run the bakery, along with her aunt, although she knows that her family expects her to fail. Ever sense the downward spiral of the economy, Marina's father has been forced to sell off the family real estate one piece at a time. Marina finds out that Gage is after hear family's property, and decides to confront him at an event. However, Gage doesn't know who Marina is. He just thinks that she's a beautiful woman, and wants to get to know her. Gage flirts with her, and doesn't understand why she seems to dislike him. These two end up being very attracted to one another, yet dislike each other at the same time.

There was a lot of push-pull in this story. I enjoyed watching the transformation that Gage went through after he met Marina. He had always been a workaholic, and didn't do relationships. Gage was used to getting whatever he wanted. Yet, Marina presented a challenge. She didn't fall all over his feet like every other woman. She was snarky, and kept him on his toes. At times, I thought she was even a little hard on him. I enjoyed watching Gage earn her trust, and come to the realization that work wasn't the most important thing in life. He learned to loosen up, have fun, and care about someone else's needs more than his own. Marina was an independent, witty, feisty, and fun character. I loved how she stood up for herself, both to Gage, and her meddlesome mother. Gage and Marina had an intense sexual chemistry, and I enjoyed how Ms. Murphy had these two characters play off of one another.

My Rating:

I give Torn 4 Fun, Fast-paced, Steamy, and Entertaining Stars. If you enjoy enemies to lovers stories, with a push pull factor, non angst, and simple with detailed and steamy love scenes, read Torn. I can't wait to read the next book in the series, which should be about Matt (Archer and Gage's good friend.) Ms. Murphy, keep bringing on the Swoon! I just can't get enough!!!!

My Favorite Quotes:

"I feel like I'm drowning. In his taste, his hands, his scent, his overwhelming presence. It's so confusing, what I'm feeling while in his arms. I don't like him. I don't want to want him. But I do." (eARC, Loc. 802)

~Marina

"Being with him makes me feel free. It's exhilarating in the most scary, forbidden way. He's temptation personified and for once in my life, I want to completely give in to sin and not worry about the consequences." (eARC, Loc. 857)

~Marina

"I know we've gone through our ups and downs. We've both made some dumb choices. But I don't ever, ever regret meeting you. Arguing with you. Having angry sex with you. My voice lowers. Falling in love with you." (eARC, Loc. 2473)

~Gage

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