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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

#ReleaseDay: Sugar Free by Sawyer Bennett; #NowAvailable, #OutNow, #Review

Sugar Free

(Sugar Bowl, Book #3)
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: October 11, 2016

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book for review from the author. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising".

Synopsis:

Sela and Beck’s deliciously sinful tale of sex, lies, and vengeance reaches its explosive conclusion in the final chapter of Sawyer Bennett’s Sugar Bowl trilogy, which began with the novels Sugar Daddy and Sugar Rush.

For years Sela Halstead dreamed of revenge, but the quest for payback has been anything but sweet. Now, once again, she finds herself at the mercy of Jonathon Townsend, his hands crushing the very breath from her body. And even though she escapes with her life, Sela fears she may never recover. In desperate need of shelter and comfort, she runs to the one man she can trust. Beckett North has stood by Sela since the beginning. But can he handle the brutal truth?

Beck will do anything to protect what is his—and make no mistake, Sela belongs to him, heart and soul. The passion between them runs hot, even as their world begins to unravel. With the legacy of his ruthless business partner hanging in the balance, Beck stands to lose everything: his fortune, his family, his freedom. But each touch of Sela’s mouth on his skin, her nails down his back, makes it harder to let her go—and it might not even be his choice to make.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28587653-sugar-free

Purchase Sugar Free (Book #3): http://sawyerbennett.com/bookstore/sugar-free-sugar-bowl-book-3/

The Sugar Bowl Series is a romantic suspense trilogy, and cannot be read as standalones. Get the first two books of the series here:

Sugar Rush (Book #2): http://sawyerbennett.com/bookstore/sugar-rush-sugar-bowl-book-2/

Sugar Daddy (Book #1): http://sawyerbennett.com/bookstore/sugar-daddy-sugar-bowl-book-1/

My Thoughts:

Sela Halstead has a terrifying experience. Beckett “Beck” North wants to make things better for her. This current story builds from where Sugar Rush left off. It also brings a conclusion to the Sugar Bowl series. As you start reading you may think that you know how this story is going to go. But if you start with that attitude, you don’t know this author very well. And if you’re starting the series here then you’re missing a lot. It’s also like reading the ending first.

Unless your heart is frozen, you are going to feel something. Our couple has so much weight on their shoulders and this is one thing that has you continuing to read. You don’t want things to end badly for anyone here but the only way you’ll know that is if you continue to read. I personally found it hard to put down. There just never seemed to be the perfect stopping point. I also tended to tune everything out so that I could concentrate on this very complex story.

One thing that I found predictable were the actions of two people out to solve a mystery. But that comes from watching too much television when I was younger. It didn’t stop my enjoyment of the story in any way – just had me thinking of the shows I used to watch. What I was pleased to see was that the reader gets the conclusion to the mystery and Beck, Sela and even Caroline getting their happy ending.

What’s sad is that it’s like losing a friend who’s moved away. Great is that I can’t wait to see what Ms. Bennett has in store for me next. And if I want a reading marathon, I can read this series again without having to wait for another book to come out.

About the Author:

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on multiple occasions.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

Sawyer likes her Bloody Mary’s strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/BennettBooks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sawyerbennett123/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Sawyer_Bennett

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Sunday, August 14, 2016

#NewReleaseTour: Sugar Rush by Sawyer Bennett; #ComingSoon, #Review

Title: Sugar Rush (Sugar Bowl, Book #2)

Author: Sawyer Bennett

Release Date: August 16, 2016

Rating:

Synopsis:

In the steamy and suspenseful sequel to Sugar Daddy (“A totally gripping take on romance and revenge!”—Lauren Blakely), a heartbreaking rift threatens to unravel a dangerous alliance . . . and a fragile new love.

After posing as an escort for the Sugar Bowl online dating service, Sela Halstead is looking for one thing: payback. She's closing in on the site's heartless founder, Jonathon Townsend, and she needs Beckett North, Townsend's business partner and her lover, by her side. She'd thought that their intimate nights together had forged an unbreakable bond, but after a shocking betrayal, Sela begins to doubt the brilliant bad boy. When push comes to shove, can she trust Beck to do the right thing?

Now that he understands the truth, Beck will stop at nothing to secure the reckoning Sela deserves. But between his desire for her and his disgust for JT, Beck doesn't exactly have a lot of control over his emotional state. Left with no other choice, he must summon all his discipline to maintain JT's trust and pretend that they're still friends. But how far will Beck go to prove his loyalty to Sela? He nearly lost her once. To keep her, Beck might have to kill for her.

Note: Sugar Rush ends on a cliffhanger. Sela and Beck's story concludes in Sugar Free!

My Thoughts:

Sela Halstead is very upset. Beckett “Beck” North does something he soon regrets. His business partner is also back in this second part of the series. The author does not change his personality – he’s still a jerk and sleaze. Before the first chapter is finished, you will realize that you need to read this series in order. You also may not understand how these people got to where they are at the beginning of this book.

In order to know what Sela’s agenda is you need to see what happens to her in Sugar Daddy. And by the time you get to the end of this book you’re not quite sure if that agenda ever changed. Beck was a man who was all about business but in this book that seems to have changed a little – Sela must be good for him.

This story’s a good reminder not to jump to conclusions. We need to listen with our ears and heart, and then process things with our brain. Our couple shows us how mad we can get when something devastating happens to the ones we love. This is when we need to take a step back and not go and do something that could ruin lives forever.

This whole series is darker than some of this author’s other books. So be aware that some of what Sela has to say may be hard to read. We also have to understand that things like that actually do happen. It’s also possible that something like this could happen to someone close to you. Some readers are more sensitive about certain subjects so you may want to think about that before picking up a copy. Just like with the first book, this could be a good incentive to make a donation of some kind to a woman’s shelter.

This was one of those books that was very hard to put down. In order to run a couple of errands I had no choice but once I got home I didn’t put it down until the story was done. Our author was very smart with her ending. It’s not an HEA or even an HFN but it ends with a cliffhanger. It was a tough ending to read but that cliffhanger solidified my next move. I have no choice but to read Sugar Free when it comes out.

Purchase Sugar Rush:

Amazon: https://amzn.com/B017QLSIUO

B&N: http://bit.ly/1RkH9vQ

iBooks: http://apple.co/1QpjxG2

Google Play: http://bit.ly/1O5wYuy

Kobo: http://bit.ly/1P3Ai6s

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27774345-sugar-rush

Check out the other Sugar Bowl books now!

Sugar Daddy (available now):

Amazon: https://amzn.com/B00XST7UBM

B&N: http://bit.ly/1SSoRj4

iBooks: http://apple.co/1RevoHk

Google Play: http://bit.ly/1M7yRzz

Kobo: http://bit.ly/222C52P

Sugar Free (releasing 10/11/16):

Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01AQO16PW

B&N: http://bit.ly/1TuReY5

iBooks: http://apple.co/1XD5spa

Google Play: http://bit.ly/213kRVe

Kobo: http://bit.ly/1Qr1uKn

About the Author:

Connect with Sawyer:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bennettbooks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BennettBooks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sawyerbennett123/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Sawyer_Bennett

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

#OnSale: Sawyer Bennett's The Complete Last Call Series & Sugar Daddy

This boxed set contains all five full-length novels from the USA Today Bestselling series, The Last Call, including On the Rocks, Make It a Double, Sugar on the Edge, With a Twist, and Shaken, Not Stirred.

On The Rocks:

Retired pro-surfer Hunter Markham has returned home to the North Carolina Outer Banks, to open The Last Call, a beach bar nestled among the dunes of the Atlantic. Gabby Ward is still bitter over Hunter’s rebuff years before, but is desperate to land some work for her construction company. When Hunter makes her an offer she can’t refuse, old feelings resurface. Can Hunter reach through to Gabby’s cold heart, or will a once in a lifetime opportunity to re-join the pro surfing tour wash away their chances?

Make It A Double:

Brody Markham has endured a nightmare, spending the last five years in prison and losing everything dear to him. Alyssa Myers has worked her entire life to distance herself from the privileged lifestyle in which she was raised, instead spending her days helping abused animals find sanctuary at her non-profit agency. When Brody starts volunteering at The Haven, Alyssa feels powerless in her quest to make Brody whole again. Will she be able to pull Brody from his darkness, or will everything they’ve worked to build crumble around them?

Sugar On The Edge:

Bestselling British author Gavin Cooke has come to the Outer Banks in an attempt to regain his writing focus, escaping the seedy lifestyle he’s been living in London. Savannah Shepherd is struggling to make ends meet, working odd jobs while watching her dreams of becoming a wildlife photographer slip further from her grasp. He is a raw and forceful dirty talker, while she is flowers and romance. Together they find a mutual craving for one another, but will his bitter past snap their chances of future?

With A Twist:

Wyatt Banks is ready to give one woman the world, but his job as a cop tends to interfere with other goals. Andrea Sommerville has always dreamed of working for the FBI, and now finds herself deep undercover as an exotic dancer, investigating a sex slave ring with Wyatt. Danger runs as high as the sparks between them. Can they find a way to keep the careers they love, but have each other too?

Shaken, Not Stirred:

Casey Markham has sworn off relationships to keep her heart safe, but she’s beginning to wonder if her casual flings will ever leave her feeling satisfied. A chance encounter with the beautiful blond has left Tenn Jennings determined to prove her wrong about everything she thought she knew about men. Can Casey let go of her past and stop letting history control her future, or will she push Tenn away, like she has done to so many others?

Purchase Links:

Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01B2I5ZR6

B&N: http://bit.ly/1OZW89e

iBooks: http://apple.co/1ORO38C

Google Play: http://bit.ly/1TpHhua

Kobo: http://bit.ly/1rayGRO

Sela Halstead lost her innocence in a way that no sixteen-year-old should ever have to endure. She’s spent years trying to forget that night even while wondering about the identities of the monsters who brutalized her—until a telltale tattoo flashes across Sela’s TV screen. The incriminating ink belongs to Jonathon Townsend, the millionaire founder of The Sugar Bowl, a website that matches rich older men with impressionable young women. Obsessed with revenge, Sela infiltrates Townsend’s world, only to come face-to-face with a tantalizing complication: Beckett North, his charismatic business partner.

The tech mastermind behind The Sugar Bowl, Beck always gets what he wants, in business and in bed. And yet, for a man who’s done every dirty thing imaginable, there’s something about the naïve, fresh-faced Sela that sparks his hottest fantasies. Because with her, it’s not just about sex. Beck opens up to her in ways he never has with other girls. So why does he get the feeling that she’s hiding something? In a world of pleasure and power, the shocking truth could turn them against each other—or bind them forever.

Note: Sugar Daddy ends on a cliffhanger. Sela and Beck’s story continues in Sugar Rush andSugar Free!