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Naughty Moms' Story Time ~ November 21, 2014
November 21, 2014 Naughty Mom Story Time	2 Comments
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Review ~ Bend Don't Break by Skye Callahan Rafflecopter Giveaway
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"Do you think I'm any less addicted? I can't wait to see you; I think about you all the time, obsessed with protecting you and possessing you. I have this insane need to pleasure you until you beg me to stop and my name falls from lips that are swollen from my kisses. I want you to forget everything but me … to make you forget anyone else you've ever been with. I need to mark you, to own you body and soul-" he paused when Angel's brow shot up in mock reprimand, but still, he could see her defiance battling with how she felt. He smiled softly, letting out a small huff, then continued to bare his soul. "-until you'll never want another man to touch you. Never again. Because if you let that happen, I'll be destroyed; it will literally kill me. If anything happened to you, I don't know what I'd do. I can tell you I love you, but it's not enough to explain it." His chest pushed into hers as he took a deep breath, and she could feel his heart pounding above hers. "I'm- fucking consumed."
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I'm a single mother of one daughter, Olivia. She's amazing in every way.
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Bend don't Break
Skye Callahan
Genre: Dark Erotic Romance
Available November 18, 2014
I thought I was done.
my End
I couldn't take my eyes off her as the bullet tore through me, leaving me with nothing but the hope that I had done enough to save her. The darkness tried to engulf me—to brand me as its own and drag me to my fate.
Waking to see her tear-stained face above me was enough to make my heart stutter. I was alive and free from that place—but not from the toll it had taken on my mind and body.
My story should have ended, but one woman kept standing in the way of that. The only way I could have her was to find a way to put the darkness to rest.
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Irrevocable should be read first
I have to say…not many sequals out do the previous novel, but Bend, Don't Break was most definitely did, in my book. In Irrevocable, we get a story of "Silver" being thrown into a really bad situation. Her only ally is the man that claimed her as his slave. There we saw her strength and how no matter what she went through, she never truly became a victim. Her situation didn't break her, but made her stronger.
But what happens when someone has to be the bad guy? He has no choice but to sit back and see what goes on. Become a part of it all the while, he's trying to figure a way out?? That's what we get with Bend, Don't Break. We now get the story from James' POV. Picking up where Irrevocable left off, James and Rose are trying to put the pieces back together after their time at the Retreat. Each struggling with how to adjust back to normal life, but James' situation is so much more complex than Rose's. How do you come back from playing a villain for so long? James battles with himself so much over the things he had to do and the guilt just eats away at him, especially everything he inflicted onto Rose.
Aside from trying to get back to normal, James is pulled back in as they investigate more into those involved with the Retreat. The emotions that James goes through are so solid and palpable in this story that my heart literally ached for him. He tries so hard to come to terms with everything and reconcile who he was with who he became while being at the Retreat.
Bend, Don't Break far exceeded my expectations and left me in awe with the characters and it's story content. Filled with suspense, passion and a very strong love, this was a 5 star read for me.
Excerpt #1
"She's fine," Dr. Combs assured me. "But I don't think it would be in the best interest for either of you to see each other. You put yourself in a dangerous situation with her."
Put myself? Last I checked I wasn't the one to drag her into the Retreat. "I kept her alive and slightly less broken than she would have otherwise been."
"The two of you adapted to a horrible situation, found comfort in each other—"
I didn't want to hear it.
Stockholm Syndrome.
I wondered if the captor could get it, too. Was I even the captor? It seemed like I'd lost control of the situation long ago.
But I'd still been the one to beat her, rape her, bend her will.
Just like she'd bent mine.
I wanted her back so bad I couldn't breathe. The more we talked about it, the worse it got. The harsh reality of it all forced me to face the possibility that I had to walk away if I wanted to do what was in her best interest.
"How long until I can talk to Trent?" I tried again, drawing back a modicum of control by changing the course of the conversation.
Dr. Combs sighed and snapped her portfolio closed. "If it'll get you to talk, I'll make the arrangements on one condition."
I'd already sold my soul, there weren't many more concessions I had left to give.
"I need to know you're not going to try to reach out to Rose—or anyone else."
Did that mean there was a chance she'd see me? Or was Dr. Combs convinced I'd stalk and abduct her anyway? That was quite a laughable possibility, but some sick-as-fuck part of me considered it.
She came around the corner on hands and knees, and I saw her face visibly pale as soon as she saw the chain in my hands, but she approached anyway. Stubborn, belligerent, and brave.
Three traits that'd get her killed.
I dropped the chain to the floor next to the bed. "Come up here."
She paused, but finally climbed onto the bed and straddled my lap as I directed, and damned if I didn't feel like I was losing it. The bruises from her encounter with Gabe's buffoons were starting to set in, but she pulled back and shut herself off as I examined her.
Such a degrading way to make sure nothing was broken, but if she didn't believe my act, no one else would either. I realized the plug in her ass was probably growing even more uncomfortable with time, especially if she hadn't experimented with them before.
Not that I could ask since I wasn't supposed to care.
"Hate me all you want, Sugar," I said, hoping to get her to walk a fine line between trust and fear where she might listen. "I'm the only ally you have."
"Ally…?" she whispered, "You're going to hurt me." Her eyes filled again, but she blinked it away and held back just like she had in the basement, and I couldn't face her any longer.
"I am," I lifted her off of me, flipping her over. "Ass up."
Even though she kept up her protective walls, I saw her body visibly relax when I pulled the plug free and sat it on the side table. It was going to be hard enough for her to kneel through dinner. I hoped the threat of it might make her more compliant.
The mix of vulnerability countered with her impossible stubbornness had an aphrodisiac effect on me. I had been convinced this was the only way we'd survive, but for the first time, I truly considered the effect it was going to have on both of us.
Ten Fun Facts
I love cars, and I write most of my books while watching Top Gear. I'd prefer the sound of an Aston Martin over any music sound track.
I once based a character in a story on my husband, and the character died. He never lets me live it down, but don't bother trying to figure it out, I never released that book.
I'm not terribly good at being girly–I don't wear makeup, only own 4 pairs of shoes, and I've never had a manicure.
I learned to handle a gun before I learned long division.
While most of the people in my graduate research classes were buried in books, I was glued to the TV researching the evolving portrayal of "Indianness".
I have a phobia of crickets.
Yuengling is my weakness.
I have penguin stuff everywhere–even a penguin snuggie because I couldn't resist.
I enjoy long walks in the cemetery.
Nearly everyone in my family has seen a ghost in the hallway in the house I grew up in, and I was told by a Bigfoot expert that the sounds I used to hear outside my bedroom at night were likely the cries of Bigfoot.
Sometimes when you can't go back, the only way out is to descend into the darkness.
my Captor
When I woke in that place, I just wanted to survive. But survival came at a cost, for which they demanded my will and body.
my Master
With pain came acceptance. Fully-dependent on the man who claimed me, I learned to appreciate what I had-life and relative safety.
my Protector
I watched him spill blood and tend my injuries. With betrayal came a revelation.
The only way out was to bring them all down or die trying.
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"Not only did Irrevocable gut me, it took me on a roller coaster ride full of emotions that I usually don't experience while reading romances…. You start to hate, you start to sympathize, and you begin to fall in love in every way. Ms. Callahan has turned my world upside down with her writing. Dark, sensual, and at times overwhelming, Irrevocable will bring you on a dark journey that you will never forget." Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads TOP PICK of 2014!
"You HAVE to read this book. It really is one of the best that I have read in a while, and definitely one of the best of 2014. It has everything I look for in a dark read. The twist that the author throws in is, just wow. I just cannot emphasis just how much I love this book!" Alicia, Mean Girls Luv Books
"Finally a good DARK read, that has it ALL…!! Overall – the characters drew me in, the situation jangled my nerves, the sexy scenes were HOT, and the story just blew me away." Shelby, Wicked Reads
"Beautifully written! Great characters and story line. Skye made me a fan of dark reads. A must read for all who dare to step out of the light and into the darkness!" Summer's Book Blog
Skye Callahan was born and raised in rural Ohio and has had an insatiable love of reading and writing since she was young. Thanks to the encouragement of teachers, family, and friends, she has found her passion in immersing herself in the imaginary worlds of the characters who live in her head.
Most of her early stories were paranormal, and although the paranormal world still has a special place in her imagination, her interest in BDSM and dark romance has led her to expand her writing endeavors.
Before she began writing full-time, she earned a M.A. in Public History and worked for a non-profit business consulting center. When she's not indulging the voices in her head, she's enjoying life with her husband and two ferrets.
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Other Works from Skye Callahan
Bound and Unbroken
Genre: BDSM Romance
Lena is about to discover pleasure in the things she can't control.
To get even with her roommate for dragging her to a sports bar on a Friday night, Lena begins flirting with the handsome stranger who sits at the bar next to her. Their anonymous conversation leads to a shared cab ride, but Lena's conscience puts a damper on the evening—leaving the near-fling to become a memory. Until she finds him roaming the halls of the school where she teaches.
Will she submit to his desires?
Eric's only reason for returning to his hometown is to care for his recently orphaned nephew. He knew the return would involve dredging up his past with family and friends, but he didn't expect a lone girl to capture his interest and offer an escape within his new life.
Will his binds be enough to keep her?
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Fractured Legacy
Kaylyn Anderson's fascination with abandoned places and dark creatures kindled her work as a paranormal investigator. But when dreams begin to distort reality, she questions what is real and pulls away from everyone she trusts. The opportunity to investigate the Teague Hotel–a long-abandoned landmark that has always piqued her curiosity–provides a chance to redeem herself. Unraveling the hotel's secrets won't be easy, but Kaylyn soon finds herself the target of a dark entity that has been trapped in the building for decades.If Kaylyn stands any chance of defeating the spirit, she'll have to accept that her fears are real and convince fellow investigators that she hasn't lost her mind.
Beyond the Divide
Despite unanswered questions about the nameless entity that tried to steal her life, Kaylyn returns to the only kind of normal life she knows and takes on a new paranormal case.After investing everything they have in a farm, an unsuspecting family discovers that their problems run much deeper than the poor upkeep of the house and land. Can Kaylyn and the other investigators uncover what's behind the growing malicious activity? And how will they all deal with new warnings from beyond the divide?
I Belong to You (Book 5) Inside Out
RELEASE DATE: November 18th
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Being that person, that man, is how I define myself, how I allow the
rest of the world to define me as well. And now, with a terrible loss
shredding me inside out and someone trying to destroy my family to
punish me, control is more important than ever. It is everything. It is
what I need. It is all I need. Or maybe I just need…her.
I squeeze my eyes shut as Crystal's voice stirs an odd sensation in my chest that somehow eases the ache in my gut. Desire rockets through me, and I tell myself it's about fucking and control. I need it, and she's my safe zone outside of the club.
"Are you okay?" she asks when I do not speak.
When our gazes meet the jolt is as unwelcome as it is intense. She feels it, too. I see it in the slight widening of her eyes, the way she curls her fingers into her palms on the counter across from me.
"You were furious with me a few minutes ago," I say. "Why are you standing here now?"
"I'm not one-dimensional. I can be furious and worried at the same time."
Unable to squash my intrigue over the unknowns of her past, I agree. "No, you aren't one-dimensional. Nor are you simply a rich girl who wants to prove something to daddy."
"Thank you." She crinkles her brow. "I think."
We fall into silence, a hum of electricity charging between us. "I still go back to you saying 'The End' to me a few minutes ago. You meant it this time, too. That doesn't translate to you standing here."
"Neither does much of what you do, where I'm concerned."
"You're absolutely right. It doesn't. What does, though, is sticking to 'The End.' What doesn't is how badly I want to drag you into another room and fuck you right now."
She shakes her head. "It's not me you want. It's someone who'll sign a contract and be your outlet and bridge to control. You left that bedroom thinking about the impossibility of a reason for Rebecca's death, beyond your self-blame and guilt. You need that bridge."
There is banked pain lacing her words, and a hint of the earlier anger I'd seen in her eyes. I could make those things go away by telling her what she's said isn't true. I could tell her she's gotten under my skin. But I don't even know who the man beneath the surface is right now. I've destroyed two women. Crystal doesn't deserve to be number three.
"Is everything okay?" my father asks from the doorway, repeating Crystal's earlier words.
"Yes," I say, my gaze lingering on Crystal before I push off the counter, hands going to my hips. "We're ready to talk to Mom about what's been going on."
"We are?" Crystal asks, sounding surprised. "Tonight?"
"We can't risk her finding out from somewhere else," I explain.
"She'd feel betrayed," my father adds.
Crystal gives a choppy nod. "Yes. I can see that. But I am not looking forward to telling her."
"None of us are," my father says. "Right now, though, she wants us all to eat together. And since it's the best chance we have of getting some food down her, I say we wait until after we've finished. I don't want to jeopardize her appetite."
"I'm all for getting food down her," I say. "She's skin and bones."
"I've been force-feeding her what she does eat," Crystal adds. "The nurse suggested some high-calorie protein shakes. I tried that, but she hates them."
My father starts to turn, then pauses. "By the way, Crystal, Larry Prescot called me just before you got here. You won him over. Thanks for calming him down before he got to Dana."
He disappears into the hallway and I grab Crystal's arm. "How okay is Prescot?"
"How can you be sure?"
"I threw out my father's name—something that I normally would never do."
"I was on the phone with my father when the receptionist buzzed to tell me that Prescot had arrived for our meeting. My father overheard and insisted that I drop his name. I reminded him that I'm adamant about succeeding on my own merits. But I'm also not one to foolishly ignore resources when backed into a corner, and I was. Prescot was being a total jerk. I knew we were about to lose the business."
"So you broke your rule."
"I did. And it was an amazing turnaround. Prescot suddenly remembered the many ways people have tried to paint him as a monster in the media, and became sympathetic rather than judgmental. I called my father afterward, and it turns out that Prescot enjoys the benefits of his secretary beyond her exceptional organizational skills, and his wife of twenty years doesn't know."
"But your father does."
"Yes. And now, so do we."
My lips curve. "Sounds like I owe you and your father a thank-you."
"All you'd get in return from my father is a demand that I quit my job. He hates me working for anyone but him, especially now with all this bad press."
"Is he afraid it will overflow to him?"
"No. He's afraid I'll get hurt."
Me too, I think. Me too. "And what did you tell him?"
"I told him I'm his daughter, not his possession. He doesn't own me any more than you do, and neither of you gets to claim responsibility for my happiness. That's all mine."
As she leaves the room, I stare after her in silent agreement. I'm not responsible for her happiness. But I'm not going to be responsible for her misery, either.
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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT SERIES, and is now in development by Suzanne Todd (Alice in Wonderland) for cable TV. In addition, her Tall, Dark and Deadly series and The Secret Life of Amy Bensen series, both spent several months on a combination of the NY Times and USA Today lists.
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Since beginning her publishing career in 2007, Lisa has published more than 40 books translated around the world. Booklist says that Jones suspense truly sizzles with an energy similar to FBI tales with a paranormal twist by Julie Garwood or Suzanne Brockmann.
Prior to publishing, Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by Dallas Women Magazine. In 1998 LRJ was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.
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