**REVIEW & GIVEAWAY** Double Take by Kendall Talbot

Double Take

 By Kendall Talbot

Release Date - 1st September, 2015

Published by - Harlequin MIRA

A fresh, fast-paced cocktail of a heist, a good cause and some seriously unexpected consequences…

Jackson Rich is an unlucky man – he’s lost his job, his house and it looks like he’s going to lose the love of his life. To buy his terminally ill wife Candice more time, he’ll try just about anything. Including robbing a bank, on the one day of the year everything shuts down: Melbourne Cup day.

To do it, Jack has to call in a promise from his old gang. It’s been a long time since they were all together, but they would do anything for him – at least that’s what he’s banking on. Nothing could possibly go wrong. Until a couple of kids overhear Jack and his gang planning the robbery, that is.

Even after thirty-odd years as a cop Detective Steel has never been presented with a scenario like this, but he has to act upon the tip-off he’s been given. Somewhere in Brisbane, sometime during the running of the 1992 Melbourne Cup, a bank is going to be robbed. But to catch the thieves, Steel must let the heist happen. He’s about to make the quickest bust in history. What could go wrong?

 

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Review- Satisfaction by K.M Golland

Title- Satisfaction
Author- K.M Golland
Genre- Adult Fiction
Publication Date- 1st of July 2014
Publisher- Harlequin MIRA
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Blurb- ‘I have this one week to prove to her that we belong together, and I’m not going to waste another second of it.

Now that I have her, I am never letting her go.’

Alexis Summers is no stranger to facing challenges. She has had her fair share of them since falling for handsome billionaire Bryce Clark. Just to make it even more complicated, Bryce is her boss.

He is also a man who gets what he wants - and what he wants is Alexis.

The problem is, Alexis is married. But her husband Rick has confessed to a secret from his past that has set Alexis free, at least temporarily.

Alexis has finally allowed herself to give in to the temptation that is Bryce Edward Clark, but as they realise the connection they share goes far deeper than anything either of them have ever experienced, will a single week together be enough?

 5 Sassy Books!



Review- I think I am quickly forming a major girl crush on K.M Golland. She has without a doubt created some of the most entertaining reading I have ever read.

"I hesitated, but picked up my fork. It looks so pretty, I can't do it. Alexis, stab the pancakes, you stupid bitch."

Satisfaction continues on right where we left off in Temptation, with Alexis about to spend a full week with the deliciously tempting Bryce with no barriers and nothing to hold her back. Alexis and Bryces' relationship is one to envy. The sizzling attraction and desire is loud and obvious, both of them feeling and doing things they have never done before with a third wheel aka Alexis' conscience also making an always hilarious appearance.

"I was so overwhelmed it wasn't funny. And I wanted nothing more than to bitch-slap my conscience which was currently being a sarcastic moll."  

I just love Golland's writing. Not only is she quick witted and an absolute hoot to read,

"Bryce Edward Clark, small talk, really? I am not only going to stomp on your other foot now, I am going to bite down on your tasty hot dog like I would if it were slapped in between two pieces of bread and covered in mustard and sauce."

"Why is it, that when you are desperate to be quiet, your body ignores you and instead wants to vocalise in any way it can? Right now I could probably laugh, cough, sneeze, pee and fart all at the same time."

but she also knows how to get your ovaries screaming for attention. Man does she know how to write a toe curling hot and heavy scene.

Satisfaction all in all has a storyline that consumes and flows without a hitch. It has the depth and emotion that makes an amazing romance, tantalizing sex scenes that make the perfect adult fiction, laugh until your cheeks hurt comedy as well as twists and turns that you won't see coming.

Satisfaction is available to purchase in all good book stockists around Australia. 

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Temptation Blog Tour! by K.M Golland. Hosted by Harlequin- Review & Author Interview

Title- Temptation
Author- K.M Golland
Genre- Romance/ Adult Fiction
Release Date- 1st of May 2014
Publisher- Harlequin MIRA
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Blurb- Sometimes being happily married and completely content is not at all what it seems.

That is what 35 year old, happily married mother of two, Alexis Summers finds out when she decides it is time to return to work. After being a stay-at-home Mum for the past nine years, Alexis now realises a complete career change is just what she needs.

She becomes a Concierge Attendant in a prestigious hotel in Melbourne working for the owner of the hotel, Bryce Clark. He resides in the penthouse, is extremely hot, and is a man who always gets what he wants and what he wants is Alexis.
She does a relatively good job resisting Bryce at first, but the undeniable chemistry, sexual tension, and playfulness between the two of them is intense. Bryce has copious amounts of money, sex appeal, and above all else, is a genuinely nice guy. Bryce has been waiting for his one true love to come along, and he is positive that one true love is Alexis.

There is one problem, she is happily married to Rick. And, no matter how strong her feelings for Bryce are, she is adamant she will not cheat. She draws a line in the sand but finds it increasingly hard not to cross. Will she succumb to Temptation?

 5 Sassy Books!

Review- This woman sure knows how to write! Thank you K.M Golland for making me almost wet myself with laughter, curl my toes in anticipation and sweat from all of the deliciousness that is Bryce Clark.

We follow Alexis as she leaves her mummy wardrobe and housewife life to head back out into the workforce. She didn't know how much more than just a job she would be getting. The immediate attraction between Alexis and her boss Bryce was electric and full of sexual tension. I was half expecting the pages to ignite right in front of me. His want and need for her was so powerful and the fact that he wasn't afraid to show it, regardless of her marital status, made him all the more sexy and alluring.

"There was a snigger around the room, and I noticed one of the ladies in the front row licking her lips. I wanted to slap her, hard! Better still, I wanted to slap both her ears at the same time and poke my fingers into her trachea."

Golland created such an intense chemistry between Alexis and Bryce. Even though Alexis is married, I still found myself warring over what was right and wrong. I was sucked into the story and voiced my opinions as if they mattered and the characters were real. "You may be happily married girl, but you can't deny the fire you feel with Bryce." I felt myself cringing at times trying to shield myself from what I knew was going to happen because when it came down to it, she's still married.

"You have played on the obvious sexual tension we share and have forced me to cross the line. this might be a game for you, but it's not for me. So, if you want to play your little touchy-feely wine and dine games with Miss Hogan , go right ahead. I'm going home to fuck my husband."

The storyline is addictive and smoldering in all the right places. I felt consumed by every word Golland wrote. She made it so easy to read and easily relateable with her smooth writing. I especially enjoyed the quick wit and sharp tongue of Alexis' inner monolog.

"Without a second thought, he hooked his thumbs into his elastic waistband and pulled them down, kicking them aside. I nearly spat my mouthful. 'You want this, Ms Summers?' he asked standing proudly before me. For the love of all things fuckable, yes!"

All in all Temptation is THE must read for the year so far with it's creative yet realistic storyline, sexually charged characters, hilarious scenes and a sinfully intense relationship. 

Move over E.L James and Sylvia Day because K.M Golland is about to take over the adult fiction scene.

Christian Grey who? I want me some Bryce Clark!

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Author Interview

 I was lucky enough to be able to ask Golland a few questions. Here is what went down.

Firstly congratulations of the release of your debut novel Temptation.
Thank you. It has been a wonderful ride so far.

What inspired you to write a story like this?
 My inspiration to write this story came from enjoying and devouring stories in the same genre, except, that quite often I failed to relate to the leading female character in those books. I wanted to write a story that had fictional elements and fantasy, but also contained characters that were just like us.

In the past did you ever see yourself as a writer? 
No, definitely not. I’ve always loved reading and have a vivid imagination. Oh, and I continuously have something to say. So I guess when you put those things together, there was a hidden writer in me all along.

Is there an author that you looked to for inspiration while writing Temptation?
 I wouldn’t say that any writer in particular inspired me, but I do have my favourites and those who I admire for their skill and creativity. I am a big fan Sylvia Day, Zack Love and Tiffany Reisz. But I grew up admiring John Marsden, Roald Dahl and Dr Seuss.

Are you a big reader yourself?
 Yes, I try to read at least one book a week regardless of whether I am writing or not. This can sometimes be a curse ☺

Do you see a bit of yourself within Alexis? 
Yes, being that she was the first ever character that I wrote, I couldn’t help but put some of myself into her in parts.

Is there someone you pictured while describing Bryce?
 My visual inspiration for Bryce was Alexander Skarsgard but, in saying that, all my characters have very minor blurred faces when I write them. I think this is their way of remaining somewhat indistinctive.

I found your writing style to be quite laid back and realistic, not too serious. Do you think readers will relate better to the story because of this?  
I hope so as that was my intent. I wanted the story to be relatable but still have those fictional elements of fantasy that we all love to read about in a book.

What do you hope your readers will get out of reading Temptation?
 A sense of association with the characters, that excited feeling when reading fiction, and the notion that life is not always what it seems therefore opening our eyes and our hearts to truly appreciate what it has to offer.

Can you tell us a little of what to expect in Satisfaction, book 2 in the Temptation series? (I'm really excited for it)
 Satisfaction, for me, is all about Alexis letting go. She faces many hurdles in the book, which I enjoyed helping her jump over them. For Bryce, it’s about showing his softer side, proving his intentions and basically sweeping Alexis off her feet.

Ok so here are a couple of questions so your readers can learn a little more about the real you.

Favourite colour? 
I love black but I know it is not a colour, soooo... I will go with green.

Favourite movie? 
I cannot give you just one. For me, that is impossible. I can, however, watch The Star Wars saga and any of The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies over and over and over. Oh, and I love Pretty Woman ☺

Summer or Winter?
Definitely Summer.

Favourite flower? 
This is where parts of me come out in Alexis... it’s a rose.

Favourite actor?
 Oooh... that’s a tough one, I’d probably say Will Smith.

Coke or Pepsi?  
Pepsi... although, I don’t drink soft drink all that much.

Favourite smell? 
Coffee.... although, I am a tea drinker. Go figure, LOL.

If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? 
I’ve always said Europe, and it just so happens that I am going there for the first time in July to sign at the Romance Author and Reader Event. So as you can imagine, I am beyond excited.

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I wish you all the success with Temptation, you really deserve it.
Thank you very much for having me. And thank you for reading ;)

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