REVIEW OF "LANDSLIDE" BY NJ COLE

This is my first ever review on this blog. I think this is something I will try to do whenever possible. This first book is Landslide by NJ Cole. It is an erotic romance and although my post will be rated G, the book is not. The story contains elements that will not be suitable for all audiences (BDSM).

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I started out not knowing what to expect with this book. It was one I had liked the description of and put in my wishlist and I was definitely happy to be given a chance to read and review it. I must say that I didn't know whether to expect to just like the book or to love it. There are some elements in it that would not jive with my lifestyle but I love reading about so I didn't know where my emotions would lie when I finished it.

I absolutely love, love, love this novel. The story of forbidden love is sweet, hot and believable, which I find isn't always the case in forbidden love stories, and did I mention that it is hot! At first you are thinking that these two characters REALLY SHOULDN'T be together, but about 1/4 of the way into their first major scene together the chemistry just wins you over and you can literally feel them falling for each other.

~~~ Might contain a bit of a spoiler as to general aspects of the story (not specifics) read next part with caution~~~

NJ Cole has a talent for telling a great story with just the right amount of all of the important elements of a good romance/love/erotica story. The initial physical attraction, the aspect of 'is he or isn't he truly falling for her' and vice versa, the stumbles along the way, the realization that the relationship is so much more than expected. It's all in there and it is written and pulled together very well. Add in little twists and turns along the way and you have a great read. The fact that it is one of the hottest stories I've ever read doesn't hurt either. I highly recommend this for anyone who is looking for a great love story filled with eroitc, wonderful 'scenes'. I can't wait to read other books by this talented author.


You can find Landslide here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EBYNSZU/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img

STORMY SEAS IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!!

NEW RELEASE: Join Abigail and Sam on the vacation of a lifetime as they find love in the splendor of Alaska. Don't forget to check out the other books in the series. Book 1 is free and Book 2 is only .99 cents until Sunday!

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NEW COVERS!!!

In honor of the release of STORMY SEAS today I am giving you all a look at the new covers for VIRGIN VOYAGE and ALASKAN AMBUSH. If you head on over to our facebook event, you will get a sneak peek at the cover for WILD WAVES later today.  so.....here is the event address /FACEBOOK RELEASE EVENT

NOW, HERE ARE THE NEW COVERS!  HOPE YOU LIKE THEM. :)

VANESSA AND THOMAS: INTRODUCTION TO WILD WAVES - BOOK 4!

BASIC FACTS:

Vanessa Mannon - 
22 years old
Long red hair
Green eyes
Just under 6' tall
Starts work as a Drama Teacher after the cruise.
Thinks she is hiding a secret from Thomas.
Super sexy, not afraid to play around with the guys

Thomas Paulson -
23 years old
Blond Hair - growing out a military cut
Blue eyes
6'4" tall
Former Marine injured in combat in Afghanistan.
Walks with a slight limp because of his injuries.
Suffers from  memory lapses and memory rushes (flashbacks).
Is Vanessa's brother Jackson's best friend.
Super sexy, bulked up in the Marine Corps

THEIR STORY
Vanessa and Thomas were friends, rivals, and neighbors. They clashed at every turn. Vanessa was beautiful and popular and Thomas was gangly with a bad complexion, but from thirteen on he had a huge crush on her. In the romance department she wouldn't give him the time of day. That is until she was seventeen and he was about to leave for Marine Boot Camp. Suddenly the thought of losing Thomas haunts her and she decides to do something special to say goodbye. They meet again on her family's Alaskan cruise. Only this time they are all grown up and neither one wants to play the childish games of the past.


HOW I IMAGINE MY CHARACTERS!!!
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STORMY SEAS TEASER COLLAGE!!!!

Here it is, the collage I post right before a release.  Each picture is an aspect of the story.  See if you can pick them out when you read it

STORMY SEAS COLLAGE

PHOTO CREDITS:


dyet http://www.sxc.hu/photo/179177 Dog sledding

Sebadanon http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1191412 Waterpark

garytamin http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1394009 New York City

dmpop http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1234386 Writing

mmagallan http://www.sxc.hu/photo/592160 man holding knife

brunopp http://www.sxc.hu/photo/913230 kissing

http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1080946 woman in silhouette

http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1088202 Man in silhouette by Mattox

STORMY SEAS - EXCERPT CHAPTER 10

          THIS WILL BE THE FINAL EXCERPT FROM THIS BOOK. LOOK FOR THE RELEASE OF STORMY SEAS ON AUGUST 24, 2013!!!  WE ARE HAVING A GREAT PARTY OVER AT FACEBOOK. PLEASE JOIN US!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/1398844307000020/

            They danced four songs wrapped in each other’s arms before deciding to find a table to rest at. Just as their drinks arrived, Jackson walked up. “Would I be interrupting something if I joined you?” he asked, his voice sounding somewhat melancholy.
           “Sit down little brother.” Abigail invited. “I haven’t seen you in five years and even I know you were just not yourself. What’s going on?”
            “Jackson sighed, “I can’t talk about it yet, but everyone will know soon. And no, I’m not sick or dying or anything bad like that.”
             Abby breathed a sigh of relief. “Well that’s good to know. I hope everything else is okay.”
            "It will be,” her brother answered with a smile. “Now what about you? Why did you lock yourself away from us for five years? We saw you for a half hour at the airport two years ago. You even stopped calling.”
             “Jack don’t,” Sam warned. “She’ll tell you when she can.”
             “It’s okay Sam,” I think I’m ready to try.”
             “Good,” he smiled, taking her hand to offer reassurance.
             “Okay Jack,” she started. “Have you heard of S.A. Mann, the crime thriller author?”
             “Of course I have!” he enthused. “He’s one of my favorite author’s.  I’ve read everything he’s written.”
             Abby chuckled. “Well, he is actually me, and Sam.”
             “Wow. Really?” My big sister is a famous author. How cool is that!”
             Abigail cleared her throat. “Jack when you said you had read everything we’ve written did that include the eBook short stories?”
            "Yeah, of course. I have every story and every book you guys have ever written on my e-reader. Why?”
            “My Personal Horror,” was all she said. It didn’t take her brother long to fill in the blanks. Jack blinked a few times and swallowed hard before he looked up to catch her eye.
             “I’m so sorry Abby. Please tell me some of the story was exaggerated for dramatic effect?”
             “I can’t do that Jack,” she whispered grabbing his shaking hand with hers. That is exactly what happened to me, every last detail.”
             "Oh God. I feel sick," Jackson squeezed her hand and took a few deep breaths. “I’m so sorry for everything I said, for every bad thought I had when you didn’t return my phone calls…”
            “It’s okay Jack. It wasn’t your problem, it was mine. But I’m getting better now.” She sighed. “There is a bit more to the story though.”


**********

           “Jesus Abby, I’m so sorry.”
           “Don’t go there Sam, it’s not your fault.”
           "I know, I just get so angry at that bastard sometimes.”
          “Do you want to see the scars?” she whispered as she started to undress.
          “Yes.”

          “Right here,” she said turning her head and moving her hair aside.
          Sam swallowed down his anger and turned his attention to the scars that Abby pointed out, raining gentle caressing kisses on every one of them, over her entire body.
          “These are no longer places where you have trauma scars, but places where you've been thoroughly loved,” he whispered as he kissed the last scar behind her other ear. 

          “Samuel West,” she murmured with tears in her eyes. “You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I love you more with every breath I take.” 

         “I could say the same Abigail,” he smiled, just before he captured her mouth in a kiss.

VIDEO TRAILER FOR STORMY SEAS!!!

Here is the book trailer for Stormy Seas.  I hope you enjoy it and get a sense of how great the book is going to be!  Enjoy. And don't forget to leave comments to let me know what you think!