Showing posts with label Hearts in Darkness Series. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Release Week Blitz & Giveaway : Love in the Light (Hearts in Darkness, #2) by Laura Kaye


Love in the Light
Hearts in Darkness, #2
by Laura Kaye

Release Date:

January 12th, 2016

Publisher:

Laura Kaye

Source:

Author via BT host

eARC received in exchange of honest review


Synopsis:


Two hearts in the darkness… 

Makenna James and Caden Grayson have been inseparable since the day they were trapped in a pitch-black elevator and found acceptance and love in the arms of a stranger. Makenna hopes that night put them on the path to forever—which can’t happen until she introduces her tattooed, pierced, and scarred boyfriend to her father and three over-protective brothers. 


Must fight for love in the light… 


Haunted by a childhood tragedy and the loss of his family, Caden never thought he’d find the love he shares with Makenna. But the deeper he falls, the more he fears the devastation sure to come if he ever lost her, too. When meeting her family doesn’t go smoothly, Caden questions whether Makenna deserves someone better, stronger, and just more…normal. Maybe they’re too different—and he’s far too damaged—after all…


We cannot tell you how excited we are to bring you the Release Week Blitz for LOVE IN THE LIGHT by Laura Kaye! LOVE IN THE LIGHT is a novel told in dual POV and Part Two of her bestselling Hearts in Darkness Duet.  


This much anticipated follow-up is finally here! Make sure you grab your copy of this sexy novel today, and if you're new to the series you can grab the first novella HEARTS IN DARKNESS for just $.99 for a limited time!




Hearts in Darkness Series on Goodreads:


My Review of Hearts in Darkness HERE



Purchase Links for Love in Light:
Amazon US | Amazon UK | B&N | iTunes | Kobo

Purchase Links for Hearts in Darkness:
Amazon US | B&N | iTunes | Kobo

And don’t miss the first title, Hearts in Darkness, at 99 cents!

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Excerpt 18+:

Makenna unbuttoned her jeans, pushed them down, and took them off altogether, leaving her standing there in an oversized, faded red and blue Penn sweatshirt that was just long enough to cover her panties. “You should get undressed, too,” she said, coming to Caden and starting on the buttons of his shirt. 

Press and release, press and release. Until she was pulling his shirt from his dress pants and exposing his skin. 


She gave a little moan and kissed the center of his chest. “Just like unwrapping a present.” She trailed a line of kisses and licks from one nipple to the other. 


“Fuck, Makenna,” he whispered. “What are you doing?” 


“Tasting you,” she said. 


The words were like a blowtorch to his blood. He was hard in an instant. “We can’t,” he said, though his hands went to the back of her head, encouraging her, guiding her as she continued to kiss and tease and drive him wild with her mouth. 


“We can if we’re quiet.” Slowly, she dropped to her knees and bared him to mid-thigh. She took his cock in hand and gripped him firmly, tearing a soft grunt from his throat. “I’ve been wanting you all day,” she whispered, her lips teasing his head with soft kisses. “Wanting to touch you and kiss you and hold you. I can’t hold back anymore.” She licked him from root to tip. Once, twice, three times. And then she sucked him into her mouth. 


It felt so fucking good that Caden’s hands flew to her hair, digging in, grabbing hold. She moaned at the contact and pushed herself deeper, burying his cock in the back of her throat. The intensity of it nearly took his knees out from underneath of him. 


Makenna pulled off his length. “Lay down on the floor.” 


He was too far gone to debate the wisdom of having sex in her father’s house. He needed this. He needed her. He needed the connection and the coming together of the act. Caden locked the door, took the rest of his clothes off, and spread himself out on the beige carpet. 


She undressed, too, all that beautiful red hair spilling around the bare porcelain of her shoulders and making him think of peaches and cream. And, fuck, he was starving. 


Caden grasped his length. “Take me back in your mouth.” 


He didn’t have to ask twice. Makenna settled herself between his legs and wrapped her lips around his cock. She sucked him deep and slow, than fast and shallow, her baby blues flashing up at him so fucking sexy. He needed to see her eyes, so he fisted her hair into a ponytail to keep it out of her face. He used his grip to urge her harder, faster, deeper. He needed it. God, he needed it. And she took it. She took everything he gave her and so much more. 


“Fuck, Red, I’m gonna come if you don’t stop,” he whispered. 


She pulled off him, her lips shiny and swollen. “I want you inside me first,” she said, already crawling up his body.



Love in the Light - Teaser 1  

Praise for LOVE IN THE LIGHT: 

"Readers that have been anxiously waiting for more of this story will be thrilled with the passionate and poignant way Kaye dives back in with this complicated and much loved couple. Love in the Light will have readers falling in love with Caden and Makenna all over again!" ~ Jay Crownover, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Marked Men Series 

"Sexy, emotional and incredibly heartwarming, fans of Laura Kaye won't be disappointed!" ~ Monica Murphy, New York Times Bestselling Author of the One Week Girlfriend Quartet

"Laura Kaye has a gift for writing beautifully damaged men and Caden Grayson leads the pack with enough vulnerability to twist your heart in knots." ~ Tessa Bailey, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Line of Duty Series 

"This book delivers - sweet romance, smoking hot sex, an entire tissue box full of angsty drama, and such love shining off the pages that it will blind you." ~ Christi Barth, Author of the Shore Secrets Series 

"This follow up to one of the most beloved couples in romance is delivered in the emotional and touching way that only Laura Kaye can do. Love in the Light is everything I could have wanted for Makenna and Caden--and more!" ~ Jillian Stein, Read-Love-Blog   

   Love in the Light - Teaser 2

Review:

There is one book that always delivers all the feels no matter how many times I read it. That book is Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye. This is the book that made me discover Laura Kaye's wonderful stories. Whenever I'm in a book funk or just want to read something quick that will put a smile on my face I always turn to HiD.  

When I learned that Laura Kaye was going to continue Makenna and Caden's story, I was in bookworm heaven! I always wonder what happens to my favorite couples once I read the last page of their story. LitL takes place about two months after HiD. Makenna and Caden's first encounter was quite unique and unforgettable. They got stuck in an elevator together. Since that moment, they have been inseparable. In this book, we get to see the ups and downs of their relationship. Caden's tragic starts to play catch up when things get serious with Makenna. Will he be able to let go of the past and take a step towards a HEA with Makenna? 

I can't even begin to tell you how much this book made me happy!!! When I finished reading HiD, I was happy with the way it ended. I'm an obsessed bookworm so when I love a couple to pieces I always want to read more about them. LitL exceeded all of my expectations! I knew that there was going to be difficult times ahead for Makenna and Caden. Each relationship is a roller coaster ride of emotions and Makenna and Caden's relationship is no different. I loved how we see them grow as a couple in this book. Each of their sexy, romantic, emotional and tender moments stole my heart. I had butterflies in my stomach just like the first time I met them.  

If you have not read these books you are seriously missing out! I highly recommend them! Unforgettable characters, amazing story and a reading escape that will deliver all the feels! 


Rating: 

I give, Love in the Light, by Laura Kaye, 4.5 sexy, heart-melting, captivating, wonderful, romantic stars!








About Laura Kaye: 

Author PhotoLaura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.     


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Sunday, January 3, 2016

Book Review : Hearts in Darkness (Hearts in Darkness, #1) by Laura Kaye


Hearts in Darkness
Hearts in Darkness, #1
by Laura Kaye

Release Date:
May 17th, 2013

Publisher:
Laura Kaye

Source:
Purchased via Amazon

Synopsis:

Two strangers… 

Makenna James thinks her day can't get any worse, until she finds herself stranded in a pitch-black elevator with a complete stranger. Distracted by a phone call, the pin-striped accountant catches only a glimpse of a dragon tattoo on his hand before the lights go out. 

Four hours… 

Caden Grayson is amused when a harried redhead dashes into his elevator fumbling her bags and cell phone. His amusement turns to panic when the power fails. Despite his piercings, tats, and vicious scar, he's terrified of the dark and confined spaces. Now, he's trapped in his own worst nightmare. 

One pitch-black elevator… 

To fight fear, they must reach out and open up. With no preconceived notions based on looks to hold them back, they discover just how much they have in common. In the warming darkness, attraction grows and sparks fly, but will they feel the same when the lights come back on?


Purchase Links:

Hearts in Darkness Series on Goodreads:



Review:


I decided to start my 2016 reading challenge by rereading one of my favorite books of all times, which is Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye. I always try to start my year with a book that will bring a smile to my face and deliver all the feels. I also chose this book because Red and Good Sam's story is continuing in a couple of weeks. I was extremely excited when I found out that their story was going to continue. I love them to pieces and I wanted to read more about them.

In Hearts in Darkness, we follow Makenna James and Caden Grayson. The only thing Makenna wants at the end of this stressful day is to go home and enjoy a nice bottle of wine and the comfort of her sofa. The last thing she expected, and wanted, was to get stuck in an elevator with a stranger. As minutes go by, Makenna and Caden get to know each other through a series of fun, emotional and sometimes awkward questions. The more time she spends with Caden, the more Makenna finds him intriguing. She forgot all about her wine/sofa date and can't help thinking about Caden. In the darkness sparks fly, but will they continue their journey together or take their separate ways once the elevator doors open?

When I realized that I did not write a review for one of my favorite books, I had to change that ASAP! This is not the first time I reread this story. I know it by heart, but I wanted to make sure that other people that have not read Makenna and Caden's story get to know how fantastic they are. If you have not meet them you are truly missing out! I have never found a novella that delivers all the feels like this book does! Makenna and Caden's chemistry is instant and you can feel it! Laura Kaye's writing style is captivating and gets you hooked from the very first page. 

I had no trouble connecting with Makenna and Caden.  Their banter is extremely entertaining and I completely feel in love with them! I was cheering for them from the very beginning and I loved how the author wrote their story. When I finished this book I wanted more and my prayers have been answered!! I can't wait to reunite with Red and Good Sam ;) If you have not read anything by this author, I highly recommend starting with Hearts in Darkness.  It will get you hooked! If you are looking for a quick, sexy, romantic and heart-melting story, this is exactly the book you are looking for! Makenna is a fun and sassy heroine and Caden is a big teddy bear with a heart of gold (tattoos and piercings included)

Rating:


I give, Hearts in Darkness, by Laura Kaye 4.5 captivating, fun, sweet, sexy, Caden will swoon you off your feet stars!






About the Author:


New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller Laura Kaye is the author of over twenty books in romantic suspense and contemporary and paranormal romance. Among her many awards, she recently won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Romantic Suspense of 2014 for Hard As You Can. A former college history professor, Laura grew up amid family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses, cementing her life-long fascination with storytelling and the supernatural. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day. 

Laura also writes historical fiction under the name Laura Kamoie. 

Laura is a member of the Romance Writers of America, the Maryland Romance Writers, and she is past president of the RWA-Contemporary Romance Writers.