One Sentence Review – The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter @genashowalter

I won this ARC from Fiktshun some time ago, and I am just getting around to sharing it.

I have read so many books and don’t have time to do long reviews for all of them, but I do want to share my thoughts. So…here is my…

One Sentence Review

The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter.

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MY REVIEW

Prolific master storyteller, Gena Showalter, shines in this sizzling hot romance filled with fun and sexual banter that had me lost in her world with wonderful characters that made me want the story to go on, and on, and on…

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Release Blitz Giveaway – The Darkest Torment by Gena Showalter @genashowalter @InkSlingerPR

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The Queen of Paranormal Romance, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gena Showalter, returns with THE DARKEST TORMENT, the eagerly anticipated twelfth novel in her Lords of the Underworld series, available now! Grab your copy today!

 

 

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THE DARKEST TORMENT Synopsis:

New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with her most explosive Lords of the Underworld tale to date, about a fierce warrior on the brink of sanity who will stop at nothing to claim the exquisite human with the power to soothe the beast inside him…

Driven to his death by the demon of Distrust, Baden spent centuries in purgatory. Now he’s back, but at what cost? Bound to the king of the underworld, an even darker force, he’s unable to withstand the touch of another…and he’s quickly devolving into a heartless assassin with an uncontrollable temper. Things only get worse when a mission goes awry and he finds himself saddled with a bride—just not his own.

Famed dog trainer Katarina Joelle is forced to marry a monster to protect her loved ones. When she’s taken hostage by the ruthless, beautiful Baden immediately after the ceremony, she’s plunged into a war between two evils—with a protector more dangerous than the monsters he hunts. They are meant to be enemies, but neither can resist the passion burning between them…and all too soon the biggest threat is to her heart.

But as Baden slips deeper into the abyss, she’ll have to teach him to love…or lose him forever.

EXCERPT

Rage mixed with possessiveness and lust, heating Baden from head to toe. Steaming him. He closed in on Katarina at last, dropped to his knees and cupped hers, spreading her legs with a single push. She watched him, wide-eyes sparkling, but she didn’t protest as he moved between her thighs. Her breath caught as he leaned in, flattening his palms on the coffee table where she sat to cage her with his strength.

“What are you doing?” she asked softly. Tremors rocked her sweet little body. Behind her, sunlight streamed through an oversize oval window, illuminating the dust motes dancing between them.

She had used him. At the moment, he didn’t care. He wanted to mark her. Had to prove she belonged to him, and only to him.

“Your loyalty is to me,” he said. As he inhaled, she exhaled; as she inhaled, he exhaled; they were breathing each other’s breaths. “You need me to survive in this world. To protect you and our dogs.”

“I soooo don’t need—”

“Oh, but you do.” He slowly dragged his tongue between the seam of her lips. Liiiick. Tasting her sweetness, savoring it.

She gasped his name, jerking as if hit by a bolt of white- lightning. “I’m not doing this. Not with you.”

“You are. You want more, krásavica, so let me give you more.”

She shook her head.  “You don’t like me anymore.”

“I don’t think you like me anymore, either. Does it really matter?” He still burned for her. “I want you.”

She leaned toward him, melting, only to catch herself. She cursed his name and plucked at the collar of his shirt. “You’re too old for me. Way too old.”

“Age didn’t bother you earlier, when you were grinding on my thighs.” As she sputtered for a response, he added, “You’re too weak for me, but I got over it.”

“I’m not too—you know what? It doesn’t matter. You were a temporary distraction then and you’re a temporary distraction now. Despite our unsuitability, you can still give me an orgasm. One I deserve after putting up with you.”

He knew they were temporary, but her blasé attitude was far from appreciated. However, admonishing her would have been counterproductive to his goal: getting her into his arms, achieving the ultimate satisfaction.

She tangled her fingers in his hair. “You better give me the pleasure you promised me before I change my mind about this.”

There would be no changing her mind. He scowled even as he traced his tongue over her lips. This time, her tongue emerged to greet him. Flames of arousal spread through him, a blistering wild fire that couldn’t be stopped. There was pain because of skin to skin contact, as usual, but it didn’t compare to his need.

The beast protested. She’s our betrayer. She means to harm…means to…She tasted of mint and whipped cream.  She’s dessert.

 

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THE DARKEST NIGHT

THE DARKEST KISS

THE DARKEST PLEASURE

THE DARKEST WHISPER

THE DARKEST PASSION

THE DARKEST LIE

THE DARKEST SECRET

THE DARKEST SURRENDER

THE DARKEST SEDUCTION

THE DARKEST CRAVING

THE DARKEST TOUCH

 

 

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Author pic- Gena ShowalterAbout Gena Showalter:

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the spellbinding Lords of the Underworld and Angels of the Dark series, two young adult series–Everlife and the White Rabbit Chronicles–and the highly addictive Original Heartbreakers series. In addition to being a National Reader’s Choice and two time RITA nominee, her romance novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan (Red Hot Read) and Seventeen magazine, she’s appeared on Nightline and been mentioned in Orange is the New Black–if you ask her about it, she’ll talk for hours…hours! Her books have been translated in multiple languages.

She’s hard at work on her next novel, a tale featuring an alpha male with a dark side and the strong woman who brings him to his knees. You can learn more about Gena, her menagerie of rescue dogs, and all her upcoming books at genashowalter.com or Facebook.com/genashowalterfan

 

 

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New Release: The Harder You Fall by Gena Showalter

Gena Showalter’s THE HARDER YOU FALL is coming! Being released on November 24th, this fantastic contemporary romance in the Original Heartbreakers series is a scorching tale featuring an aloof bad boy and the rowdy Southern belle who rocks his world, published by HarlequinHQN! Pre-order THE HARDER YOU FALL from the links below for an sneak peek opportunity! And don’t miss the exclusive teaser we have for you below!

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THE HARDER YOU FALL Synopsis:

From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes another scorching Original Heartbreakers tale featuring an aloof bad boy and the rowdy Southern belle who rocks his world…

Millionaire video-game creator Lincoln West has a dark and tragic past. The sought-after bachelor lives by a rigid schedule and a single rule—one relationship per year, lasting no more than two months. No exceptions. When he gave up the big city for a small town, he hoped to escape the worst of his memories—until a brash beauty dredges up long-buried emotions.

A reformed party girl, Jessie Kay Dillon is determined to walk the straight and narrow. But her love-hate sizzle with West is just too irresistible. They can’t be near each other without tearing off their clothes, but the last thing she needs is to be his next two-month dump. Will she become the one exception? Because as any former girl-gone-wild knows: rules are made to be broken.

“Emotional, heart-tugging, kept me turning the pages!” —Carly Phillips, New York TimesBestselling Author

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Author pic- Gena ShowalterAbout Gena Showalter:

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the spellbinding Lords of the Underworld and Angels of the Dark series, two young adult series–Everlife and the White Rabbit Chronicles–and the highly addictive Original Heartbreakers series. In addition to being a National Reader’s Choice and two time RITA nominee, her romance novels have appeared in Cosmopolitan (Red Hot Read) and Seventeen magazine, she’s appeared onNightline and been mentioned in Orange is the New Black–if you ask her about it, she’ll talk for hours…hours! Her books have been translated in multiple languages.

She’s hard at work on her next novel, a tale featuring an alpha male with a dark side and the strong woman who brings him to his knees. You can learn more about Gena, her menagerie of rescue dogs, and all her upcoming books at genashowalter.com or Facebook.com/genashowalterfan

 

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Awesome Giveaway for After Dark – Gena Showalter and Kait Ballenger

AFTER DARK

by Gena Showalter and Kait Ballenger

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The AFTER DARK Anthology featuring Gena Showalter’s The Darkest Angel and Kait Ballenger’s Shadow Hunter is being released in mass market paperback on December 31 and to celebrate we are giving away lots of goodies.

 

ENTRY RULES:

PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ENTRY RULES COMPLETELY!

 In order to enter, you must email a picture, screen shot or attach a copy of your receipt from your purchase of either the MASS MARKET PAPERBACK or MASS MARKET EBOOK version of After Dark

PLEASE NOTE:   It MUST be the MASS MARKET format to be eligible for the giveaway.

 

Email your receipts to kaitballengergiveaway@gmail.com

 

PRIZE PACKAGES:

GRAND PRIZE:

Two (2) random entrants will each receive a $100.00 gift card to Amazon.

FIRST 10 ENTRANTS:

will receive a giant SWAG pack that contains a signed bookplate plus bookmarks from Gena along with SWAG from 50+ authors, courtesy of Book Monster Promotions.

FIRST 50 ENTRANTS:

will receive a goodie bag from Kait that includes bookmarks, magnets, pens and other goodies.

FIRST 500 ENTRANTS:

will receive the first chapter of Immortal Hunter, Book #2 in Kait’s Execution Underground series for an exclusive peek.

You have until 1/10/14 to purchase your Mass Market edition and submit your receipt.  Winners will be announced by 1/15/14.

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AFTER DARK

Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Harlequin HQN (December 31, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 037377852X

ISBN-13: 978-0373778522

A Timeless Seduction
A Unique Temptation
And a Whole World of Dark Desires…

From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter….

The Darkest Angel

Winged warrior Lysander has been alive for centuries, and yet he’s never known desire—until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched Lysander into temptation. He may try to evade her attempts, but even the most iron-willed demon assassin can resist for only so long….

And from debut author Kait Ballenger….

Shadow Hunter

Vampire hunter Damon Brock’s newest assignment with the Execution Underground is Rochester, New York, a city crawling with the undead. But he isn’t the only hunter in town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is fierce and ruthless when it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her family—and she works solo. But being alone is no longer an option when she meets the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf. Forced to unite against the local covens, the line between good and evil blurs when they must decide between their lifelong beliefs…and their newfound desires.

MASS MARKET EDITION AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW:

 

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Gena Showalter’s BLACK AND BLUE Halloween Hop!

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Thank you for joining Gena Showalter’sTrick or Treat Halloween Hop!
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The instructions and rules are easy!
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1)  Every day there will be 3 – 6 participating blogs.
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In order to enter the giveaway you must “Trick or Treat” at the participating blogs, see which candy the blog has posted (see example below) and then enter the name of that candy into the Rafflecopter widget.
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 In order to enter the giveaway, you must visit the mandatory blog of the day.

 3)  Once you visit the mandatory blog of the day, you then have the choice of gaining extra points by visiting the “Optional” blogs.
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You will get an extra 5 points for each optional blog you visit.
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Once you visit each blog, write down the candy you found at each blog and be sure to enter it Rafflecopter widget to get your points.
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SPOTLIGHT FOR BLACK AND BLUE BY GENA SHOWALTER
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BLACK AND BLUE
Otherworld Assassins, #2
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication Date:  October 22, 2013
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 New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s pulse-pounding paranormal series continues with an electrifying story about the ultimate warrior and his prize: a beautiful woman he will do anything to possess.
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HE IS EVERY WOMAN’S FANTASY. . .
Corbin Blue is a man of many talents. One of the most powerful otherworlders ever born, he is wealthy, a professional football star, and a legend in the bedroom. But only a select few know he is also a black ops agent…and there is no better killer. When he and his crew are attacked and separated, he’s forced to turn to his boss’s daughter for help―a woman with even more secrets than Blue.
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. . .SHE BECOMES HIS ONLY OBSESSION
Evangeline Black has always been wary, guarded. No man has ever breeched her walls. Until Blue. He has never been denied something he wants, and now, he’s decided he wants her. As he sweeps her into his double life of seduction, intrigue, and danger, he helps her see beyond the darkness of her past. But as an enemy closes in, Blue will have to let Evie go to keep her safe—even though he’d rather die than live without her…
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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GenaShowalter2Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the White Rabbit Chronicles, Otherworld Assassins, Angels of the Dark, Lords of the Underworld, and several of other series.  She has written over thirty novels and novellas.  Her books have appeared in Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazine, and have been translated in multiple languages.

Connect with Gena:

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HALLOWEEN HOP Tour Schedule- 10/18 – 10/31
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OCTOBER 18
Books and Their Seven Deadly Sins (mandatory contest entry)
Curse of the Bibliophile (optional extra points)
Nette’s Bookshelf Reviews (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 19
Window Seat on A Rainy Day  (mandatory contest entry)
Manga Maniac Café   (optional extra points)
Paranormal Book Club  (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 20
Eclipse Reviews (mandatory contest entry)
My Book Addiction  (optional extra points)
Book Nerd  (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 21
Booked & Loaded (mandatory contest entry)
Toot’s Book Reviews   (optional extra points)
Darkest Addictions Reviews (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 22
Book Monster Reviews (mandatory contest entry)
Victoria’s Gossip  (optional extra points)
Who’s Reviews (optional extra points)
Taking It One Book at a Time (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 23
Vampires, Werewolves, & Fairies, Oh My (mandatory contest entry)
The Reading Café (optional extra points)
Darker Passions (optional extra points)
Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance  (optional extra points)
Paranormal Romance Fans for Life (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 24
 Mad Hatter Reads  (mandatory contest entry)
Fundinmental   (optional extra points)
Urban Girl Reader (optional extra points)
Little Read Riding Hood (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 25
 10/25 A_TiffyFit’s Reading Corner (mandatory contest entry)
Tome Tender (optional extra points)
My Secret Romance (optional extra points)
Queen of All She Reads (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 26
Reading Between the Wines   (mandatory contest entry)
Mythical Books  (optional extra points)
Coffee Talk Writers   (optional extra points)
Rumpled Sheets Blog (optional extra points)
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 OCTOBER 27
Books, Books and More Books   (mandatory contest entry)
 Close Encounters with the Night Kind   (optional extra points) http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com
Diane’s Book Blog (optional extra points)
Crazy Four Books (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 28
KT Book Reviews (mandatory contest entry)
New Adult Addiction  (optional extra points)
LilyElement  (optional extra points)
Coffee and Characters  (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 29
Romance with Flavor (mandatory contest entry)
FUONLYKNEW (optional extra points)
 Miscellaneous Thoughts of a Bookaholic (optional extra points)
Same Book, Different Review  (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 30
Under the Covers (mandatory contest entry)
 Literal Addiction (optional extra points)
I Smell Sheep   (optional extra points)
Romance Junkies  (optional extra points)
 Wicked Readings by Tawania  (optional extra points)
Where the Night Kind Roam  (optional extra points)
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OCTOBER 31
Books-n-Kisses  (mandatory contest entry)
Babbling about Books and More  (optional extra points)
 Inner goddess  (optional extra points)
Snarky Mom Reads… (optional extra points)
Book Bliss (optional extra points)
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SPOTLIGHT/REVIEWS ONLY 
(blogs not participating in hop)
 
 10/20 Underworld Love Addiction (Spotlight / Review)
10/22 Book Lovin’ Mamas (Spotlight/Review)
 10/23 Night Owl Reviews  (Spotlight)
10/24 Sun Mountain Reviews (Spotlight/Review)
 10/25 Eclectic Passions (Spotlight/Review)
 10/25 Musings From an Addicted Reader (Spotlight/Review)
 10/25 Sassy Book Lovers (Spotlight)
10/27 In Shadows (Spotlight)
10/29 Paranormal Haven  (Spotlight/Review)
 10/30 Ramblings From This Chick (Spotlight/Review)
 10/31 Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads  (Spotlight)
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At the end of the tour Gena will pick THREE (3) winners to receive the following prizes:
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$100.00 gift card to Amazon
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RUNNERS-UP:
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TWO (2) winners will each get an autographed copy of BLACK AND BLUE and some SWAG from Gena.
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