SWEET SOUTHERN BETRAYAL Release week Blog tour stop

SWEET SOUTHERN BETRAYAL Release Week event

 

 

I love Vegas.  I love Elvis. I love romance novels.

 

In my latest release, SWEET SOUTHERN BETRAYAL, I got to indulge in a little bit of fun on the strip. Glitz, glamour, Elvis, and a little bitty wedding chapel.

 

In this book, Teague Elliott is a man with a plan. A hotshot lawyer with the White House in his future, the last thing he needs is a most unsuitable wife who tangles up his mind and burns up his sheets.

 

Risa Clay is a Vegas showgirl who runs an online sex toy business on the side.  She’s put her rocky past behind her but when she owes the mob money, she has no choice but to betray a sexy stranger and ends up with an irresistible lover.

 

I loved writing this book and bringing these two unlikely people together.

 

But the best part?  Putting poor Teague through the wringer and turning his life upside down until he had no choice but to lay it all on the line and put all his chips on one number.

 

Winner takes all.

 

And Teague is not a man who likes losing.

 

 

To celebrate the release, I’m giving away the following awesome prizes:

 

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An iPad mini  (16gb, WiFi) to one lucky player

2.

$25 Amazon or B&N gift cards to four lucky players

3.

10 Robin Covington SWAG packs (tote bags, koozies, notebooks, t-shirts) and/or“what-the-hell-just-happened-last-night” packs full of awesome! The prize pack includes: A copy of the movie, THE HANGOVER andVegas hangover kits (including Gatorade mix, Tylenol, travel toothbrush set, Shout wipe, make-up remover, sleep mask, band-aids and spare pair of undies – all in a gorgeous little travel case).

 

 

I will pick the winners on Friday, January 17, 2014 at midnight EST.

 

So what do you have to do to win here? Just – use the rafflecopter widget below and you will be entered to win!

 

Burn it up,

 

Robin

Sizzling Romance. Burning Up the Sheets . . . one page at a time.

 

 

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Bio:

 

Robin Covington loves to explore the theme of fooling around and falling in love in her bestselling books. When she’s not writing sexy, sizzling romance she’s collecting tasty man candy, indulging in a little comic book geek love, and stalking Joe Manganiello. You can find Robin at her website (robincovingtonromance.com), Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

 

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Excerpt:

 

“What do you want, Teague?” Risa leaned in, brushing her lips against his with the weight of a whisper, and he knew that in spite of his grip on her, she was the one who was in control. “Throw out all your plans. Live in the moment, and tell me what you want. Not for your family or the firm, but you.”

 

Her tongue was wet and warm against his lips, pressing lightly until he allowed her to enter for a slow, sweet kiss that promised him all he desired if he would just say the word. “Tell me what you want.”

 

For one more night—fuck the plan.

 

Teague took her mouth wanting, needing, to make her stop talking. She opened to his tongue as he swept inside her, tasting and devouring her breath with every press of their lips. Her hair was like a silken cord wrapped tightly around his fingers and he couldn’t tell if he held her or if she’d captured him. Her moan, deep and low, tore him open like an explosive blast, unleashing everything he’d kept bottled up inside him.

 

“You make me so goddamn crazy.” He panted against her skin, tasting her sweet desire, soaking in her surrender. “You live so freely, but I know you’re holding things back, pushing me away.” He caught her lips in another kiss, swallowing her cry of passion. “But I can’t seem to shake you loose.”

 

“What do you want, Teague?” She wouldn’t let it go. Risa tracked her hands down his chest, across his stomach, until her fingers curled around the waistband of his sweatpants. Her skin against his belly made him gasp with its heat and electricity. His body was on autopilot, his hips bucking forward until she responded to his silent request with the press of her palm against the hard, aching length of him. “I’ll leave soon and this will be over, but I’m here now. All you have to do is ask and you can have it. Anything you want.”

 

“I want—” He swallowed hard, the images of what was to come making it difficult to speak with his heart clamoring in his chest. “I want your mouth on me.”

 

 

Blurb:

 

Privileged and ambitious attorney Teague Elliott is on the fast-track to getting everything he wants. All he has to do is stay on the straight and narrow and a high-profile political career is his for the taking. Until he wakes up naked with a Vegas showgirl...

 

Risa Clay has worked hard to put her showgirl past behind her and start fresh. But she owes ten grand to the wrong people, and to pay off her debt, she agrees to betray a stranger. . .but she ends up with a husband and guilty conscience.

 

Savvy and determined, she double-crosses the mob, goes on the run, and turns up on Teague’s doorstep armed with a dangerous secret, a marriage license, and the power to ruin his well-planed future. She thought using Teague again would be easy, but the passion that exploded between them in Vegas didn’t stay in Sin City and betrayal is the last thing on her mind.

 

Now Teague has to choose between the future he’s planned for all his life, or the one with Risa that he can’t turn away from.

 

 

 

 Review : 

Another panty melting story !! This story we get to meet and get to know Teague better now if you haven't read the other 2 books before this you are still ok but hey why miss out on the other boys stories!!!  I love these stories we have the attorney who always gets what he wants fast but you know the saying what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas well I won't ruin anything for you but hey I will say it's some panty melting story between Teague and Risa ( who has a past and double crossed the mob) Teague is torn between his fast track life and career and a beautiful girl from sin city who pushes all the right buttons.   I would highly recommend this to my readers and is on my to read again list.

 

 

 

 

List of participating blog stops and dates – THANK YOU!

 

1/13: Reading in Pajamas (http://readinginpajamas.wordpress.com)

 

1/13: A Book Whore’s Obsession (http://bookwhores.weebly.com/our-blog.html)

 

1/13: Martini Times Romance (http://www.martinitimes.com)

 

1/13: Ramblings From This Chick (http://ramblingsfromthischick.blogspot.com)

 

1/13: Smart and Savvy with Steph (http://smartsavvysteph.blogspot.com)

 

1/13: The Lusty Literate (http://thelustyliterate.com)

 

1/13: Read Your Writes Reviews (http://readyourwrites.blogspot.com)

 

1/13: Dandelion Wine Book Blog (http://dandelionnwine.wordpress.com)

 

1/13: In the Pages of a Good Book (http://inthepagesofagoodbook.com)

 

1/13: HEAs Are Us (http://heasareus.blogspot.com)

 

1/13: NWA Gossip Girl (http://nwagossipgirl.com)

 

1/13: Ms Romantic Reads (http://msromanticreads.wordpress.com)

 

1/14: My Written Romance (http://mywrittenromance.com)

 

1/14: SBoook Lovers Reviews (http://sbooklover.com)

 

 

1/15: Read-Love-Blog (http://www.read-love-blog.com)

 

1/16: Book Pushers Book Blog (http://thebookpushers.com

 

1/17:  Sandwich Making Book Bitches (http://smbbblog13.blogspot.com)

 

1/17:  Nose Stuck in A Book (http://ycervera.blogspot.com)

 

1/17: Naughty and Nice Book Blog (http://naughtyandnicebookblog.blogspot.com/?zx=a398fdfbd791184e)

 

1/18: Reading Between the Wines (http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.com/?zx=f13cbf466bb07760)

 

 

Review of Exception By Patty Maximini

When all hope for moving on from a life filled with pain and abuse was gone, Emily Watson closed herself off to the world, packed her bags, and moved across the country in search of a new life. What she found was a career she adored and friends she loved. It wasn’t a full and complete life, but it was definitely better than what she knew before. 

When all hope for being loved and accepted for who he was instead of what he had was gone, Taylor Carter decided that trusting people outside of his family wasn’t really smart and would only lead to disappointment. With his world turned upside down, his life became about his work, and every new relationship was meaningless and superficial. He was safe and definitely content but never truly happy. 

When all hope for staying awake during a long day was gone, Emily and Taylor found themselves at the same coffee cart. Little did they know then that the worst coffee they’d ever had would forever change their lives.

When hopeless people are blinded by an endless pain, when contentment and safety feel like the best options, and when love seems impossible, they may just find an exception.

I waited months to read this book. I met Patty through authors Anna Applegate and JL Durfey I would get little snippets here and there and and I was in love with Taylor even before i got my hand s on the book.  The day came when i finally got the book and im telling you it was one thing after another between working all the time during the holidays to the kids being home and needing things every time i picked up this book I got interrupted I thought I was never gonna get to read it and I got cranky and grumpy. Finally one day I just locked my self away ( family thought i was sleeping lol) and read the whole dang book. WoW I have to say this is a great read not only do you have the romance part but you have a great story of learning to trust share and love again. I think damaged characters always have the best back stories no one in this story had come from a perfect life they were all drawn to one another they all had things the others were missing. Patty created real characters who I have come to love !!! I need a cupcake and a fruit cake in my life!!! Taylor the Male lead in the story  OMG talk about HOT book boyfriend he takes the cake I have some high standards form my book BF's lol and he fit right up there and surpassed some of my top ones the man is amazing once he let down walls and faced his past.  Emily her back story was crazy and so sad too I rooted for her and Taylor all the way till the end .  Emily learned to love and to trust and to see the good in herself which I think is the toughest thing for people to do and Patty was able to show her struggles with that in a way where we could all relate and could understand but want Emily to grow and learn and see and she did (thank god cuz I dont think I could take it if she didnt).  Have a box of tissue handy this is not a bawl your eyes out kind of story but its one where you cry tears of joy tears of sadness. this definitely is a book that will be in my to be re read list! 

  


Words have always been a passion of mine. I’ve always loved to read them, write them and learn them in other languages. Last year, I’ve decided to take that passion and turn it into a book, the result was Exception, my very first novel.

Whenever I’m not sitting behind my computer, I’m either enjoying the company of my dear hubby, Alex, and our four four-legged babies or reading. I’m a firm believer in long hand written letters, love of any kind and good stories.


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Let Love Shine Blog Tour and Giveaway

What comes after “they lived happily ever after?

Maddy and Reid have seen their fair share of trials and tribulations, of love and loss. Facing down the biggest challenges of their young lives, they managed to survive and endure. With the future stretching out before them, they must learn to navigate new and unfamiliar paths.

Being new parents, starting new jobs, and continuing college is enough to overwhelm any couple. New challenges come up daily, as do small victories. Watch Maddy and Reid grow stronger together in this “one year later” tale of the everyday stuff that happens in real life.

With a solid foundation of love under their inexperienced feet – and with the help of their family and friends – Maddy and Reid learn how to let love shine, lighting the way for a beautiful future to come.

I’ve always been an avid reader. Majoring in English Literature was a no brainer. Becoming a teacher and instilling my love for reading into my students was also a no brainer. I’ve spent the last ten years teaching and I’ve loved (mostly) every minute of it. When I was home on maternity leave for my third son, I discovered a new genre that sparked my creativity. My passion for writing sprang from my love of reading and once I knew I had a story to tell, I couldn’t wait to get it out there. I only hope that my readers enjoy reading my story as much as I enjoyed writing it.


 

Here we are a year later and we couldn’t be happier to have Braden’s first birthday party tomorrow with our friends and family. Between prepping for the party, me working overtime, and Maddy finishing her last summer course, we’ve barely been able to stay awake past eight every night. But watching them dance and laugh in front of me makes it all worth it. I pull them both into my arms and just hold them for a quick second before Braden starts shimmying out of Maddy’s arms. He’s caught sight of his Lightning McQueen racecar on the floor and is reaching for it. Handing him his car, Maddy puts him in his bouncy seat. The sight of my wife taking care of our son, talking baby talk and kissing him sweetly should warm my heart. But all I can see is her ass right now. Yep, I want her. “Get over here.” I pull her back to me once Braden is situated and brush her hair out of her eyes. “You look beautiful, you know that?” I trail sweet, soft kisses behind her ear and down her neck. “Hmmm,” she mumbles and it makes me smile against her skin. Moving from her neck across to her mouth, I feel her lean into my lips. This is something else of which I’ll never get tired. Her full, luscious lips pressed against mine; the taste of her sweet mouth still drives me crazy. “Well, hello there.” Pulling away from our kiss, Maddy arches her eyebrows as she presses her hips into my groin. The last motion surprises me more than a little. To say that our sex life has been different in the last year is, well, it’s an understatement to say the least. “What? I’m not allowed to want my wife.” I grab her ass and push her into my erection a bit more. Our hands roam as the kiss rises in intensity. I fist a handful of her hair and pull her mouth even closer to mine. It’s the hottest kiss we’ve had in a while. Just as her hips start to roll into mine, we’re distracted by a sound, and smell, to which we’ve grown all too accustomed in the last year. Before I can even move my hands from her body, Maddy’s pinching her nose closed. “Not it!” She calls out and laughs. “Damn, you’re getting quick!” It’s kind of been our thing to decide who gets to change him. I scowl playfully at her and she just laughs at me. “Dude, you’re killing my game.” Braden smiles as I hold him out in front of me. “Holy crap! What the hell did you feed this kid today?” Seriously, he’s lethal. “He ate the same as usual. He’s just a stinky little monster.” She says the last sentence to Braden in that ridiculous baby talk. You can talk sweet about it all you want; it’s still poop.
 

Let Love Shine

Let Love In

Let Love Stay

Let Love Heal

                                                                 

I love when ever I get a chance to read any of the Let love series.  I loved Let love Shine a one yr later glimpse in what happen after the story ended.  It was a great easy read where you got that little extra it was all I needed for closure for Reid and Maddy. Meeting their little boy was wonderful and seeing the everyday in and day out of their lives. Melissa showed that even though there was a happily ever after that they still faced everyday real issues like you or I! this was a quick and easy read great for a long lunch or a great before bed story! I cant wait to read more from Melissa and was so happy to see where maddy and Reid ended up. 

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