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Giveaway: DreamMakers series by Vivian Arend and Elle Kennedy (+ a Bonus!)

Posted February 9, 2015 by Holly in Giveaways | 14 Comments

don't walk awayLast year, Vivian Arend and Elle Kennedy teamed up to bring us the DreamMakers series.

What are three ex-military best friends supposed to do when they’re back on US soil permanently? Parker Wilson, Jack Hunter and Dean Colter considered establishing the typical security company, but a glut on the market forced a change of plans.

After listening to a friend bemoan not knowing what to do for his girlfriend’s birthday, they realized their set of job skills left them uniquely positioned to assist the confused male masses. Any idiot can plan a perfect date if he knows his woman well enough. And anyone with recon skills can fill in the missing gaps.

The idea of 3 Army Rangers running a dating service tickles me. It helps that all three are super hot, have a great friendship and know how to treat a lady.

With book 3, Don’t Walk Away, slated for release in April 2015, we thought we’d give away the first two books in the series to one lucky winner!

all fired upAll Fired Up

Book 1 of the DreamMakers. A red-hot collaboration from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors VIVIAN AREND and ELLE KENNEDY.

He’s ready to lead the way

Parker Wilson never thought he’d go from battle-hardened soldier to romance expert, but after his stint in the Rangers, that’s exactly what happened. As the owner of DreamMakers Inc., he helps other men win in the love department, using every resource available to plan the perfect date. When a routine recon turns into an unexpected night of passion, Parker’s mission becomes more personal—and he won’t give up until Lynn Davidson is all his.

She’s more than willing to follow

Lynn is a goner from the moment she lays eyes on the delectable Parker. She’s just ditched her boring almost-boyfriend and is tired of sticking to the straight and narrow. It’s time to walk on the wild side, and what better way than in the arms of the most irresistible man she’s ever met? But when their red-hot affair is threatened, it’ll take a team effort to make their dreams come true.

love is a battlefieldLove is a Battlefield

Book 2 of the DreamMakers series. A red-hot collaboration from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors VIVIAN AREND and ELLE KENNEDY.

He’s ready to admit she’s all grown up

After two tours of duty, former Army Ranger Jack Hunter is back in the US, working to keep DreamMakers a brilliant success. Now that his best friend’s little sister is home from college, it’s time to retire his hands-off policy and take action. He wants Pepper Wilson in his bed, but seducing the feisty redhead could be dangerous for more than one reason.

She’s ready to push all his buttons

Pepper is tired of being bossed around by everyone in her life, especially arrogant, annoying, overbearing Jack Hunter. While she can’t deny the man is out-of-this-world gorgeous, his alpha routine is getting old. His steely determination proves a match for her own, though, and the attraction simmering between them ignites into fiery passion.
But can their wild sexual exploration turn into more without someone getting burned?

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breaking wavesBONUS GIVEAWAY: We also have a copy of Breaking Waves, an anthology featuring books 1 & 2 in Vivian Arend’s Forces of Nature series to give away.

Collects Tidal Wave (Forces of Nature #1) and Whirlpool  (Forces of Nature, Book 2)

A secret world. An undercurrent of ecstasy. Desire is rising fast…

Tidal Wave

Alexia returns to Jaffrey’s Cove to discover the special getaway of her youth is even more magical than she remembers—and more erotic. She’s surrounded by golden boys of summers past, her body filled with longings she can’t explain. Joshua and Anthony are merfolk, and Alexia holds a medallion that marks her as the next leader of their people. She needs both of them working in tandem to rouse her passion high enough to shift—and protect her from those who would use her simply to gain power.

Whirlpool

Two things prevent Braden from claiming Chelsea for his own. No way will the Jaffrey’s Cove sheriff stand in the way of her dreams. And no way will he share her with another merfolk lover. With her future plans in shambles, Braden’s the only bright spot left in Chelsea’s life—except he holds her at arm’s lengthand keeps other men away. Solution? A sensual flirtation with Jamie Powell, a visiting marine archeologist. Suddenly there’s more than merfolk secrets at stake. Use the widget below to enter! 

 

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About the authors

vivian arendVivian Arend in one word: Adventurous. In a sentence: Willing to try just about anything once. That wide-eyed attitude has taken her around North America, through parts of Europe, and into Central and South America, often with no running water.

Her optimistic outlook also meant that when challenged to write a book, she gave it a shot, and discovered creating worlds to play in was nearly as addictive as traveling the real one. Now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of both contemporary and paranormal stories, Vivian continues to explore, write and otherwise keep herself well entertained.

Website: http://www.vivianarend.comBlog: http://www.vivianarend.com/blog
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VivianArend
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VivianArend
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2932249.Vivian_Arend
elle kennedyA USA Today bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.

Elle writes romantic suspense and erotic contemporary romance for various publishers. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting!

Website: http://www.ellekennedy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorElleKennedy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElleKennedy
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1935000.Elle_Kennedy


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Review: All Fired Up by Vivian Arend and Elle Kennedy

Posted September 15, 2014 by Holly in Reviews | 0 Comments

Review: All Fired Up by Vivian Arend and Elle KennedyReviewer: Holly
All Fired UpSeries: DreamMakers #1

Publication Date: April 22nd 2014
Genres: Fiction
Pages: 239
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Series Rating: four-stars

Welcome to book 1 of the DreamMakers series. A red-hot collaboration from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Vivian Arend and Elle Kennedy.
He’s ready to lead the way.
As the owner of DreamMakers Inc., Parker Wilson takes the skills he learned as a Ranger to help men win in the love department, using every resource available to plan the perfect date. But when a routine recon turns into an unexpected night of fiery passion, Parker’s mission becomes personal—and he won’t give up until Lynn Davidson is all his.
She’s more than willing to follow.
Lynn is a goner from the moment she lays eyes on the delectable Parker. She’s tired of sticking to the straight and narrow. It’s time to walk on the wild side, and what better way than in the arms of the most irresistible man she’s ever met? But when their red-hot affair is threatened, it’ll take a team effort to make their dreams come true.
--------------DreamMakers series:All Fired Up (Parker & Lynn)Love Is A Battlefield (Jack & Pepper)Don't Walk Away (Dean & Emma)

When Parker and his team left the Army Rangers they ended up starting a service that helps men set up amazing dates for their wives and girlfriends. When an client asks them to create the perfect date so he can propose, Parker begins just like he would any op – by learning everything he can about her. Unfortunately what he discovers about Lynn intrigues and excites him. She seems like the perfect girl..for him. Fortunately he learns that Lynn isn’t really interested in getting married, and in fact doesn’t even think of the guy as her boyfriend. Since there’s no longer a conflict of interest, Parker decides to go after Lynn himself. Of course, it’s kind of hard to start out a romance when the girl in question doesn’t realize you’ve been learning all about her for another man. But hey, he figures they can work it out. Eventually.

Lynn finally decides to cut loose and indulge in a red-hot affair with the sexiest man she’s ever met. She’s ready to shake things up a bit and she can’t imagine a better guy for the job. But Parker surprises her. He seems genuinely interested in her and makes her feel things she didn’t even realize she’d been missing. Until her boss/ex turns her world upside down by revealing Parker’s secret…along with a few of his own.

This was a cute read. I kind of love that three ex-Rangers run a dating service. Such a cute concept that could have gone astray or come off as smarmy, but thankfully didn’t. Instead it was sexy and kind of sweet. Parker and Lynn had great chemistry, both in bed and out. They clicked right away, which added weight to their romance. I love it when the couple becomes friends as they fall into love, and that definitely happened here.

The side plot with the ex was a little over the top and kind of ridiculous, but I was able to let it go. The novel is written in a pretty lighthearted vein, so that’s how I took it. I didn’t think too hard about why things happened as they did. I just enjoyed it for what it was; A fun, sexy romp.

3.75 out of 5

This book is self-published. You can buy it here in e-format.

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Exclusive Excerpt: All Fired Up by Vivian Arend and Elle Kennedy

Posted April 23, 2014 by Holly in Promotions | 0 Comments

When Viv and Elle decided to collaborate on a series, they knew it had to be fun, sexy, and most importantly, unique. Since there’s nothing sexier than military heroes, that part was a no-brainer. But what would these hot soldiers do? There are so many books already out there about ex-military men starting up private security firms—but Viv and Elle don’t follow trends…they set them. So, they thought, what can these former soldiers be doing that nobody will ever expect?

 And with that, DreamMakers was born.

Check out book 1 in the series, ALL FIRED UP, now available in digital and print! (only $0.99!!)

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He’s ready to lead the way

Parker Wilson never thought he’d go from battle-hardened soldier to romance expert, but after his stint in the Rangers, that’s exactly what happened. As the owner of DreamMakers Inc., he helps other men win in the love department, using every resource available to plan the perfect date. When a routine recon turns into an unexpected night of passion, Parker’s mission becomes more personal—and he won’t give up until Lynn Davidson is all his.

 She’s more than willing to follow

Lynn is a goner from the moment she lays eyes on the delectable Parker. She’s just ditched her boring almost-boyfriend and is tired of sticking to the straight and narrow. It’s time to walk on the wild side, and what better way than in the arms of the most irresistible man she’s ever met? But when their red-hot affair is threatened, it’ll take a team effort to make their dreams come true.

Exclusive Excerpt:

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Parker moved to the bench, settling beside Lynn. He was still examining her on the sly when she turned and he caught the first glimpse of her face close-up. Smooth olive-toned skin. Full lips that were both perfectly bitable and a lickable licorice-red that seemed to be her natural coloring. Cheekbones he wanted to stroke with his fingers, but her eyes were what trapped him. Long lashes fluttered open to reveal pupils of an icy pale blue, like the inner core of a glacier. Unique and glorious.

She straightened, and those delectable lips twitched into a full smile. “Hi.”

Parker couldn’t look away. “Hi.”

My God, he had seen his share of beautiful women, in and out of their clothes, but he’d never before had a gut-punch reaction like falling into Lynn Elizabeth Davidson’s eyes. They were mesmerizing. He was damn near holding his breath, hoping she would blink so he could see her lashes sweep up and down again.

Her smile faded slightly. She cleared her throat. “Are you okay?”

A rapidly rising obsession shouted in his brain, commanding he wrap his fingers around her neck and pull her firmly against him so he could prove he was far better than okay, especially for someone like her.

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About the Authors:

vivian arendVivian Arend in one word: Adventurous. In a sentence: Willing to try just about anything once. That wide-eyed attitude has taken her around North America, through parts of Europe, and into Central and South America, often with no running water.

Her optimistic outlook also meant that when challenged to write a book, she gave it a shot, and discovered creating worlds to play in was nearly as addictive as traveling the real one.  Now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of both contemporary and paranormal stories, Vivian continues to explore, write and otherwise keep herself well entertained.
Website: www.vivianarend.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/vivianarend
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vivianarend
Newsletter: www.bit.ly/1f0Bcgk 

elle kennedyA RITA-award nominated author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.

Elle currently publishes with Signet Eclipse, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, and Samhain Publishing. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting!

Website: http://www.ellekennedy.com/about-
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ellekennedy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorElleKennedy
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/1iVjr6T

 

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