Zara Stoneley has shared with me her COVER REVEAL!!!!!!

Love Is a Four Lettered Word by Zara Stoneley

So this cover is amazing right!!! Check out the blurb too:

Take one rich girl who has a thing for the bad boys.

Take one tough guy who thinks possession is nine-tenths of the misery law.

Mix generously with a land dispute and a whole lotta lust…. And what have you got?

Sometimes being bad can be just too good to miss.

 Love Is a Four Lettered Word is being released on February 27th (2 days!!!!), and is ready for pre-order now here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Four-Letter-Word-HarperImpulse-ebook/dp/B00I2GX50G/

*** REVIEW **** Summer of Surrender by Zara Stoneley

Summer of Surrender by Zara Stoneley

 

Sex is the only thing they have in common. Total surrender the name of the game.

James had it all. Good education. City job and a wife he would have been willing to die for. Their motto had been work hard, play hard, but she’d pushed the boundaries too far and he’d walked. Became the man he felt he needed to be. Detached. In control.

Free spirit Kezia lives each day at a time; sharing, loving and giving are unconditional. And sex is part of the sharing.

When fate leaves James and Kezia trapped together for the summer, her openness is an invitation he just can’t resist. The attraction is instant, the sex all-consuming. And as their fantasies become reality, James begins to realise that willing surrender is a far different pleasure to forced submission…

I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review. Here goes:

I really enjoyed this. I have to say I was pulled in from the start. Kezia climbing over a gate in a lovely dress made me wonder what the hell she was doing, so I carried on reading as I was walking to pick the kids up from school! Good job I know which way to walk as I didn't look up from my kindle app almost the whole way there! Anyway, back to the book. 

Poor Kezia stuck on top of that gate had me wanting to know what she was doing there, and the mysterious stranger who pops up out of nowhere in the dark, and catches her as she falls, well that made me even more interested. You learn that Kezia has gone off to some stables/riding school (which isn't really a riding school lol, well not that kind of riding anyway ;p), as she met a nice lady while travelling who told her there would be a job there for her. Well, this lady, Marie, isn't there, just James who has been left to stay there by himself over the summer while the school is closed and look after the horses.

Kezia doesn't really like James at first, but decides to stay overnight anyway seeing as she has nowhere else to go. They actually are more alike than they think. I loved Kezia's character, and really felt for her when you learn of her past. She is a girl with nowhere to go, and nothing but a backpack and a guitar to her name, but does she mind? Nope, this is her life, she likes all the travelling and not staying in the same place too long, but once she meets James and sees what it could be like having a permanent residence, she starts to wonder whether staying in once place could be a good thing. 

James is a strong, lovable character. At first I wasn't too keen on him, but once the story got going, then yeah I liked him :) He seemed to really care about Kezia. 

There were some quite fabulous sex scenes too, which were expected when you learn about what James does for a living! Zara wrote them with a lot of passion.

All in all, I quite liked this book, and gave it 4 stars on Goodreads.

Check it out!!

Blogoversary Countdown Giveaway wirth Zara Stoneley

Welcome to my Blogoversary countdown Giveaway and thank you for joining me in celebrating!

The lovely Zara Stoneley is here today and has a suprise prize for you.... a copy of Good Enough to Trust AND a copy of Good Enought to Share!!!! Keep reading!

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I live in a country cottage in Cheshire with a naughty mouse catching, curtain climbing cat, my wonderful guitar playing, video making, minecraft mad teenage son and a wine drinking, sun loving, masterchef in the making sexy alpha hero.

I love sexy high heels...good food....good wine....music...coffee (lots and lots of coffee)... and sunshine, so whenever I can head off in search of the sun and inspiration for my stories.

I've been a consultant, a teacher, a mother, a wife, a lover... and have always been a writer. So that's me! But if there's anything else you want to know please ask, I love to hear from people.

What is the name of the book you are giving away? I’m giving away two – ‘Good Enough to Share’ and ‘Good Enough to Trust’.

Can you show us the cover and the blurb? 

Good Enough to Share

One Christmas, four friends - will they still be together by New Year's Day?

Divorce wasn’t part of the plan for Holly, but then again nor was spending the festive period with two sexy men and Santa’s little helper! With a disastrous marriage behind her, and three good friends who are willing to share, moving on could be fun – if only she can accept that sometimes her heart is wiser than her head.

Dane doesn’t do commitment, which suits Holly just fine. But when things heat up between the four friends, he’s forced to face up to his past. Will realising he’s good enough mean he no longer wants to share…?

Laid back Charlie knows that if his best friend becomes his lover he could end up losing big time. But can he resist? And when the girl he once loved comes back, who will he decide to spend the New Year with?

And Sophie just wants to have fun. She’s got the answers to everyone's problems, except her own …. is she the one who needs good friends most of all?

Will a caring, sharing, lust and love filled Christmas lead to the happy ever after they all desire?

WARNING - Christmas may never seem the same again!

Drop by my website if you’d like to read the blurb for the second book, and find out what will be in book 3, Making it Good Enough! You can find it all here - www.zarastoneley.com

Is the book part of a series or do you plan for it to be part of a series? These books are the first two in a series – the third book will be out later in the year.

What made you come up with the idea for this story?

Well… you know how we’re always told Christmas is for sharing? I thought I’d push the meaning a bit and share more than the presents! But I also wanted to keep other festive themes in there, like family, and giving, looking after each other.

Christmas is a time when we often take stock and think about what people really mean to us, and who and what is important in our lives – so that’s what is at the heart of the story. I think it all really started with the question, what’s most important to us, our friends or family? I know there’s that saying ‘you can choose your friends…’, but is it sometimes just easier to deal with people who don’t know everything about us? And how much of sorting out our problems can be done with the help of friends – and how much is just down to us to work out on our own?

It was great fun exploring the dynamics within the group and how it changes as their relationships develop in different ways. Will jealousy tear them apart? Can friends to lovers work (especially when there’s more than one friend involved?!)? And are they good enough?

Thanks for coming by today Zara!!!

You don't have to follow my blog or anything else like that (but I wouldn't mind if you did), all you have to do to enter the giveaway is post a comment WITH your email address and a winner will be picked at random the day after the Blogoversary finishes (29th August 2013). Posting a comment will automatically enter you into the giveaway. Thank peeps and good luck!!!

***REVIEW*** Serviced Anthology by various authors

Serviced Anthology by Various Authors


For One Night Only by Allie A Burrow
Corporal Mark Butler is back in the country for one night only, and Kate isn't about to let the opportunity pass her by...

Over A Dead Body by Leona Bushman
Riker hated days that start out with dead bodies. Edie hated days that started out with dead bodies found by ex-fiances. Both wanted to find the killer.

Reds, Whites, and Blues by Mickey J. Corrigan
He was stationed in Key West during the Vietnam War when he met the artsy girl who didn't capitalize her name.

Leave Taking by Angelica Dawson
Will has a surprise for his wife for the tenth anniversary. He's coming home.

First Date : The Italian Colonel by Jesabelle Jones
There are fireworks when horny English nanny, Leonie, meets squadron commander, Colonel Luca Giordano - the sex is hot, and it's only the first date.

Major's Minah by Raven McAllan
Oliver knew his duty, he needed a wife and heir. Minah knew what she wanted—him. Could his ideals and her dreams be the same? There was only one way to find out.

Knock Out by Natalia Petrovskii
Warrant Officer Ryan Wilson is handsome and arrogant and Corporal Nicole Muchmore enjoys taking out her frustration against him on the sparring mat. One day the tables turn and before she knows what is happening he is exacting a punishment of another kind-this time totally pleasurable.

A Chance At Love by Shelli Rosewarne
Suzanne had always told her big brother that being a soldier was too dangerous, so when she sees the uniformed officer in front of her house she knows exactly what he's here to tell her. While Aidan may set her blood on fire, Suzanne has already lost one soldier she loved and she's not prepared to trust her heart to another one.

Taking Command by Zara Stoneley
How far would you go if the man you loved walked away, so you didn't suffer? Would you take a risk, take command?

Riding Out the Storm by Natalia Petrovskii
Corporal Anna Jordan keeps her secret fantasies about her superior officer, Lieutenant Kyle Campbell, well hidden. When the two must take shelter from a winter storm during a training exercise she has no idea her wildest dreams are about to come true! 

I received a copy of this book from one of the authors (Allie A Burrow) in return for an honest review!

Here's my short reviews on each story:

For One Night Only by +Allie A Burrow ★★★★★

I loved this story. The scene in the train was one hot ride! But I loved how quite obviously Mark and Kate loved each other. Allie done well writing this story of 2 people in a long distance relationship,  I think she captured their longing for each other perfectly :)

Over A Dead Body by +Leona Bushman ★★★★

I quite enjoyed this story. I liked the start of the story, how Riker was automatically thought to have been the killer, and how it just so happened to be his ex who was called in to the scene ;) The sexual tension in this one was high between the 2 characters, and eventually you see where that tension takes them! 

Red, Whites and Blues by Mickey J Corrigan★★★★★

Fantastic story :) I loved how this one literally got straight down to the dirty. Rolling around in the sand, naked with a hot stranger, what a way to spend your day! But I got goosebumps during the last few paragraphs. Those last paragraphs were my favourite, very sweet indeed :)

Leave Taking by +Angelica Dawson ★★★★★

A hot short from Angelica. I liked this one, the passion between husband and wife was huge. I can't begin to imagine what it is like not to see your other half for long periods of time, but if the reunion is anything like what these guys had, I'm sure all those who have moments like this, always enjoy it :)

First Date: The Italian Colonel by Jessabelle Jones★★★★★

This was another quick story, but a good one. The Colonel was a damn fine Italian, who seemed like the type of guy who could stop hearts in an instant! Great sex scenes in this one too, I liked the truck scene ;)

Majors Minah by +Raven McAllan ★★★★★

Wow. Ms McAllan has a way with words, and certainly has a way with her historical romances ;) I really enjoyed this and would love to read more of Minah and Olivers life together. 

Knock Out by Natalia Petrovskii★★★★

A lovely story about Nicole and Ryan. Both like to spar with each other in the gym, until one day, even though Nicole thinks he's an arrogant pig, Ryan changes things and kisses her. There starts a lovely relationship, and plenty of secret sex :)

A Chance at Love by +Shelli Rosewarne ★★★★

Suzanne is told right at the start that her brother has been killed in action, which devastates her and her brothers friend Aiden who came to give her the news. Aiden stays over as he can't get straight back home, and Suzanne sees and opportunity to feel something more than just pain for a while. a lot of sex later, a beautiful love story arrived :)

Taking Command by +Zara Stoneley ★★★★

Jade and mike meet again, him a good friend of the family, 6 months after a wild night of passion together. Now at first I was like 'wtaf! Shes gonna drug him!' But when you see she doesn't its all good :) a good story from Zara!

Riding Out the Storm by Natalia Petrovski★★★★★
I liked this one. Anna and Kyle both have to take shelter in a cabin somewhere when a storm comes in while they're on a training exercise. Anna has always known Kyle was a good looking dude, and certainly finds out just what he's capable of when they're alone together... freezing cold.... and need a way to keep warm ;)

All in all I give this book 5 stars! I've already read some works from some of these authors, and like them, now I've found more authors too watch out for! I really enjoyed it (even though it took me a while to get through as I've been kinda ill quite a bit recently), and look forward to reading more stories from these authors :)

20 This or That #Questions with... Zara Stoneley!

Well hello again! What fun this is huh?! :) I enjoy thursdays!

Today we have the wonderful Zara Stoneley with us answering my 20 questions! Come on in Zara, grab a drink!

Hi Dee!

Love these questions :-)

Food

Sweet or savoury? I like a bit of both :-) If I had to choose I'd probably go with savoury, cos there is such a thing as too sweet!

Salad or sandwich? Salad, as long as it's a good one.

Macdonalds or Burger King? Neither these days - I don't think our UK versions are anything like yours. Thats a shame

White meat or red meat? Red meat - I love my steak! Medium rare?

Entertainment

Bon Jovi or Guns n Roses? guns n roses lol

Movie or book? I like both

Movies or TV shows? Movies

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Lord of the Rings, the original!

Damon or Stefan Salvatore? er, okay off to google....damon, at a pinch... Good girl ;p

True Blood or Vampire Diaries? neither! I used to watch Buffy, but no vampires since! I was never really a major buffy fan... but Angel was pretty hot!

Friends or Sex and the City? Both! (I'm hopeless at this aren't I?!) lol Someone who reviewed 'Good Enough to Share' said it reminded them of 'Coupling', which I guess is the UK version of 'Friends'

Star Wars or Star Trek? star trek

Random

Dominance or submission? I like a dominant man, but no-one ever called me submissive!

Kisses or hugs? hugs

Bath or shower? shower, unless I've got lots of time to spare, candles, music, wine... (okay that was fantasy time)

Call or text? usually text because I'm short of time, but nothing can beat a good chat

Date night: stay in or go out? bit of both

Singing or dancing? dancing, love a good boogie... and have you heard me sing?!

Vanilla or kink? mild kink

Cotton or satin? satin or silk

Thanks Dee, that was fun!
Anything you'd like to add, or anything new you'd like to tell us about while you're here?

Did you know that book 2 in the Good Enough series is out? It's called 'Good Enough to Trust' and Sophie is finding out that going back is never easy, especially when there's two gorgeous men to choose between! http://www.zarastoneley.com/the-good-enough-series.html

I knew ;), have you all checked it out? 

*** REVIEW *** Good Enough to Trust by Zara Stoneley

An erotic romance, including menage, M/F/M and sex outdoors.

Do you trust the boy you loved, or the man you might?

Sophie has only one thing on her New Year’s resolution list – sorting out her life.

Losing her parents was hard, blaming herself hurt more – but was it really her fault, or was accepting the guilt easier than facing up to the truth?

Retracing her steps was never going to be easy, risking her heart again is even harder - and when there's two men to choose from will it be easier to trust the man she's never stopped loving, or the one that might give her the new start she needs?

I received this book from Zara in return for an honest review on my blog :) After also receiving the first in the series from Zara (which you can find my review HERE), I was more than happy to review the second!

I really liked it! I know Zara had said she worries with each book she brings out, in case people don't like it, but she has no need to worry, this series is great and I'm hoping she will bring out number 3 at some point!

Good enough to trust is book 2 in the series, and this one concentrates on Sophie.  You find stuff out about Sophie in book 1, so I was glad this one was about her. 

Sophie heads back to a place she has been before, to try to figure out what she needs and wants. She bumps into a lovely farmer, Will, who she quickly trusts, and has a lot of fun with! Well, not just Will, his brother turns up there somewhere, and an old flame Ollie at another point too! ;)

The story really moves on and you find out a lot of things about Sophies past, and Ollies. You really feel for Sophie when you get to the end of the story, but I will let you guys read that for yourselves!

The sex scenes, as always, were great, a lot of menage going on there, which was fab! 

So if you like a good story, some great sex, and want to find out about Sophie and Ollies pasts, please get hold of this book and give it a go, I can assure you, you will not be disappointed!

Good Enough To Share by Zara Stoneley

WARNING!! SPOILERS AHEAD!!

An erotic contemporary romance, including menage, F/M/F, M/F/M and sex outdoors.

One Christmas, four friends – but will they still be together by New Year?

Divorce wasn’t part of the plan for Holly, but then again nor was spending the festive period with two sexy men and Santa’s little helper! With a disastrous marriage behind her, and three good friends who are willing to share, moving on could be fun – if only she can accept that sometimes her heart is wiser than her head.

Dane doesn’t do commitment, which suits Holly just fine. But when things heat up between the four friends, he’s forced to face up to his past. Will realising he’s good enough mean he no longer wants to share…?
Laid back Charlie knows that if his best friend becomes his lover he could end up losing big time. But can he resist? And when the girl he once loved comes back, who will he decide to spend the New Year with?

…And Sophie just wants to have fun. She’s got the answers to everyone's problems, except her own …. is she the one who needs good friends most of all?

Will a caring, sharing, lust and love filled Christmas lead to the happy ever after they all desire?

WARNING - Christmas may never seem the same again! 

I recieved this book from Zara in exchange for a review. I was more than happy to oblige :)

I really enjoyed this story. The characters were very likable, especially Dane! I pictured him so clearly, and think I may have a little thing for him! Holly was a lovely, sweet girl...well...sometimes! Sophie, at first felt a bit pushy. She wanted to 'help' everyone with everything... in other words meddle lol! But once you've read the whole thing, and find out about her childhood, you feel so sorry for her, and I would love to read more of her story. Charlie, well I could see myself getting to like him.. a lot!

The menage a trios were great, MFF, MMF, MMF. I was looking forward to seeing Holly taken by both guys at the same time, maybe in the next book? The scenes were very hot and sexy, there was a lot going on but it never spoiled the story at all.

All in all a great little read. The first of Zaras I have read, and am now totally looking forward to book number 2 (which a little birdie tells me is out at the end of March!).

 AUTHOR BIO

Zara Stoneley has been writing stories for as long as she’s been reading them. She submitted her first novel, a thriller, to a UK publisher when she was twelve years old.

After moving on to romance, she started off writing contemporary romance with a bit of sizzle, and then discovered she liked hot and erotic too. Her erotic work has been published by Xcite Books and Breathless Press. She also writes contemporary romance under the name Susie Medwell, and her latest romance is due to be published by Lyrical Press 6th May 2013.

Zara loves her family, sunshine, wine, good food, caffeine, cats, music, writing and reading - but not necessarily in that order!

WHERE TO FIND ZARA -

Website - http://www.zarastoneley.com
Blog – http://zarastoneley.blogspot.com
Twitter - @zarastoneley
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/zarastoneley
Amazon author page – http://amazon.com/author/zarastoneley