Lusting for Covers (152): Three Weeks with a Princess by Vanessa Kelly

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Three Weeks with a Princess by Vanessa Kelly

Publisher: Zebra (June 2017)

Series: The Improper Princess, 2

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

In Vanessa Kelly s captivating series, three young women are descended from royalty in the most improper way. But that doesn t stop them from pursuing lives rich in adventure. . . 

Lia Kincaid, illegitimate daughter of the Duke of York, comes from a long line of notorious women. Raised by her grandmother, formerly mistress to the late Marquess of Lendale, she has little hope of a respectable marriage. But the new marquess, her childhood friend, Jack Easton, would make a very desirable protector . . . if he weren t too honorable to take her to bed. 

It s bad enough being saddled with a title he never desired. Now Jack must resist the beautiful woman he desires far too much. Duty calls, and he is duty-bound to choose a wealthy bride. But then Lia makes another outrageous suggestion: asking Jack to devise some tests to find her the perfect paramour. Tests that involve flirting, kissing, and other pleasurable pursuits. Tests that, in a matter of weeks, could transform friendship into the ton s greatest scandal, igniting a passion even duty can t deny. . . 

Praise for Vanessa Kelly s Renegade Royals series 

Will definitely resonate with fans of Mary Jo Putney and Joanne Bourne. Booklist 

Kelly combines diverting dialogue, delightful surprises and finely tuned pacing to make this a winner. Publishers Weekly(starred review)

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Vanessa's Website

Why?

Such a cheerful cover. During the winter months you kind of want something cheery. Yes, I love the yellow, so pretty. So what do you guys think of my pick of the week?

Lusting for Covers (151): Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman

Publisher: St. Martin (May 2017)

Series: Playful Brides, 7

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

The rules of engagement were never so scandalous. . .

A rumored pirate and the scurrilous black sheep of his well-to- do family, Cade Cavendish relishes his world of rebellion, deception, and seduction. Nothing and no one can hold him to be the duty-bound, honorable man he is expected to be. But when an unexpected run-in at his twin brother s estate with a ravishing, raven-haired maid leads her to believe he s actually a viscount, Cade s renegade life is thrown wildly off-kilter. And even though a case of mistaken identity can be quickly set to rights, matters of the heart are quite different

Miss Danielle LaCrosse is startled to learn that the handsome gentleman who radiates sin and has the devil in his eyes is not her employer the Viscount, but rather his infamous brother. A former heiress, orphaned and left penniless, Danielle has more than a few secrets of her own. Cade may be skilled at coaxing even the most hidden desires out of Danielle but can he earn her trust and win her heart as they embark on an adventure to confront a dangerous enemy from both of their pasts . . . and uncover the identity of the so-called Black Fox along the way?

Never Trust a Pirate is part of the Regency-set Playful Brides series by Valerie Bowman

Preorder Links:

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Valerie's Website

Why?

The title. Come on who actually trusts a pirate? Plus, it's a pretty blue. What do you guys think of my cover?

Lusting for Covers (150): Six Impossible Things by Elizabeth Boyle

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Six Impossible Things by Elizabeth Boyle

Publisher: Avon (April 2017)

Series: Rhymes with Love, 6

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

In the sixth novel of the enchanting Rhymes With Love series from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle, a nobleman falls in love with a beautiful spy he must protect…

Lord Rimswell is a man of honor and absolutes. If he says something is impossible, it is. Yet his life of right and wrong is turned upside down when he finds himself in a compromising situation with the most unyielding, yet maddeningly beautiful, woman in London. If only he had not given in to the irresistible temptation to kiss her. Now he must marry her. 

Miss Roselie Stratton is the very definition of impossible—headstrong, outspoken, and carrying a reticule of secrets that could ruin more than her reputation. Kissing Brody is hardly the most ruinous thing Roselie has ever done as a secret agent for the Home Office…nor will she let a marriage of convenience stop her from continuing her work. Little does Roselie realize that she has underestimated Brody's resolve to keep her safe—for he has hopelessly fallen in love with her and is determined to do the impossible by stealing her heart in return.

Preorder Links:

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Elizabeth's Website

Why?

The colors! Seriously, the cover is stunning for the colors alone. I love that the background is pink and purply which makes the dress standout. I love the pop of colors. What do you guys think of my cover choice?

Lusting for Covers (149): Always Remember by Lorraine Heath

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath

Publisher: Complicated-Jove (Feb 1996); Harper Collins (Oct 2010)

Series: Doesn't look like it is.

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

After refusing to fight for the Confederacy, Clayton was spurned by everyone in his hometown of Cedar Grove. To Meg, who lost her husbands and brothers in the war, Clay's presence was a constant offense. As punishment, Meg commissioned Clay to create a memorial for the town's war heroes. But as she spent months watching him, Meg's feelings began to change.

Purchase Links:

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Lorraine's Website

Why?

Why not. This isn't something I would normally pick, but I felt I should do a throwback covers kind of day. You gotta love these old school covers, they are awesome in there own way. What do you guys think of my pick of the week?

Lusting for Covers (148): The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean

Publisher: Avon (June 2017)

Series: Scandal & Scoundrel, 3

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

The one woman he will never forget…

Malcolm Bevingstoke, Duke of Haven, has lived the last three years in self-imposed solitude, paying the price for a mistake he can never reverse and a love he lost forever. The dukedom does not wait, however, and Haven requires an heir, which means he must find himself a wife by summer’s end. There is only one problem—he already has one.

The one man she will never forgive…

After years in exile, Seraphina, Duchess of Haven, returns to London with a single goal—to reclaim the life she left and find happiness, unencumbered by the man who broke her heart. Haven offers her a deal; Sera can have her freedom, just as soon as she finds her replacement…which requires her to spend the summer in close quarters with the husband she does not want, but somehow cannot resist.

A love that neither can deny…

The duke has a single summer to woo his wife and convince her that, despite their broken past, he can give her forever, making every day The Day of the Duchess.

Preorder Links:

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Sarah's Website

Why?

Red, duh. We all know I will pick a red dress no matter what, and I love the look of disdain on her face. Like oh it's you. Malcolm has worked cut out for himself. Seriously he F-ed UP badly. Let the groveling commence. So, I picked the book cause of the dress. What do you guys think of the cover?

Lusting for Covers (147): Mad About the Marquess by Elizabeth Essex

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Mad About the Marquess by Elizabeth Essex

Publisher: Self-Pub (April 2016)

Series: Highland Brides, 2

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

From acclaimed author Elizabeth Essex comes the adventurous first book in the Highland Brides, a quartet of bold, brilliant lasses determined to make their own happily ever afters. 

WHEN A LADY TAKES TO THE ROAD TO PLAY ROBIN HOOD 

Lady Quince Winthrop has been robbing from society’s rich and giving to Edinburgh’s poor for years. But everything changes the day she can’t resist the temptation to steal from the Marquess of Cairn. 

SHE MUST BE ON HER GUARD AGAINST HER SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM 

Alasdair, Marquess of Cairn, has come back to Scotland to stop a thief, never thinking that the lass he’s trying to woo is about to give a lesson in larceny he won’t be able to forget. From the twisted streets of Auld Reeky, to the hills of the highlands, Quince leads Alasdair on a merry chase, and finds the one man she shouldn’t fall for, is the one man she can’t resist. 

LOVE IS EVEN HARDER TO RESIST THAN TEMPTATION.

Purchase Links:

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Elizabeth's Website

Why?

I love this cover. I love the color combinations. Totally love it. When I first saw this cover back in when the cover was reveal, I wanted to use it for a Lusting for Covers. However, there was no blurb. I truly try to wait until there is a blurb for a cover. Time has passed, and I still haven't used this cover. Now how I decided to use this cover. 

Last weekend I went to Buns and Roses, and I had the opportunity to meet Elizabeth Essex. Super amazing woman. Anyway, we started talking about covers and I told her how much I love her Mad About the Marquess cover. She was ecstatic to hear. This is where I learned how much work she put into this cover. She actually made the dress for the cover and helped on the photo shoot. Seriously, how often do you hear that. Anyway, such a dynamic cover that I love, and you have to love too. Okay, you don't have to love it, but you should. What do you guys think of the cover? 

I also have a giveaway going on my Buns & Roses post.

Lusting for Covers (146): Moonshadow by Thea Harrison

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Moonshadow by Thea Harrison

Publisher: Thea Harrison (Dec. 2016)

Series: Moonshadow, 1

Genre: Parnormal

Blurb:

Her past is a blank, her future uncertain….

Recovering from a shooting, LAPD witch consultant Sophie Ross leaves her job and travels to the U.K. to search for answers about her childhood. When she encounters a Daoine Sidhe knight of the Dark Court, she becomes entangled in an ancient hatred between two arcane forces.

He has given his body and soul to fight for his people….

Barred from his homeland along with his surviving brother knights, Nikolas Sevigny is embroiled in a conflict that threatens everything he holds dear. Only by uniting his people’s resources can they hope to prevail against Isabeau, the deadly Queen of the Light Court. He will do anything and use anyone to return home to Lyonesse.

When Nikolas encounters Sophie, he sees a tool to be used. The insouciant witch might be the key to unlocking every passageway that has been barred to the knights of the Dark Court, even as a fascination for her takes root in what’s left of his soul.

Sophie has no intention of becoming anyone’s pawn, yet the fierce Nikolas is so compelling, she can’t deny the temptation that endangers her guarded heart.

As magic threatens Lyonesse, Queen Isabeau unleashes her merciless Hounds, and Nikolas and Sophie become embroiled in a race for survival. Meanwhile, the passion that ignites between them burns too hot to be denied and quickly turns into obsession.

Thank goodness they both know better than to fall in love…

Preorder Links:

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Thea's Website

Why?

LOVE this cover. Oh my gosh I love the eerie feel of the cover. Plus, the guy is hot, but I love the spooky house in the background. So, what do you guys think of my pick of the week?

Lusting for Covers (145): Kill Without Shame by Alexandra Ivy

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Kill Without Shame by Alexandra Ivy

Publisher: Zebra (Dec. 2016)

Series: Ares Security

Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Blurb:

Five brave military heroes have survived the hell of a Taliban prison to return home—and take on civilian missions no one else can. They’re the men of ARES Security. Highly skilled, intimidating, invincible, and one by one, tested again and again…

Lucas St. Clair’s prestigious family had a political future neatly planned out for him—one that didn’t include his high school sweetheart, Mia Ramon. Under their pressure, Lucas gave her up. But since surviving captivity, he’s a changed man—and a crucial member of ARES Security. When he discovers a dead man clutching a picture of Mia that bears a threatening message, his fiercest protective instincts kick in, and he knows he must go to her.

Mia has never forgiven Lucas for breaking her heart, and she’s convinced her feelings for him are in the past. But it’s soon clear that isn’t true for either of them. Now, determined to solve the crime and keep Mia safe, with his ARES buddies backing him up, Lucas will have to reconstruct the murder victim’s last days—and follow a lethal trail that leads right back to the fate of the woman he still loves…

“A fantastic blend of romance and suspense…thrilling to the end.” --Mary Burton, USA Today bestselling author on Kill Without Mercy

Preorder Links:

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Alexandra's Website

Why?

Guy with a gun looking like he's trying to protect his women, oh yeah. Plus, I'm super excited about this book. Loved the first book and I have been waiting forever for this book. Can't wait! What do you guys think of my pick of the week?

Lusting for Covers (144): The Heiress and The Hothead by Sabrina Jeffries

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

The Heiress and the Hothead by Sabrina Jeffries 

Publisher: Pocket Star (Nov 2016)

Series: Sinful Suitors, 1.5

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

Return to the beloved Sinful Suitors series from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries in this delightfully sexy winter-themed novella!

Stunned by the heat of an unexpected kiss on a cold winter’s eve, two strangers from vastly different worlds turn hotheaded principles into burning passion in Sabrina Jeffries’s charming yuletide story, The Heiress and the Hothead.

Preorder Links:

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Sabrina's Website

Why?

I love the green dress and the looks says come and get it. Plus, the title. The title is what really got me to pick the book as the lust of the week. What do you guys think of the pick of week?

Lusting for Cover (143): Twelve Kisses to Midnight by Karen Hawkins

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Twelve Kisses to Midnight by Karen Hawkins

Publisher: Pocket Star (Nov 2016)

Series: Oxenburg Princes, ?

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

Travel through the rolling hills of Scotland in this winter-themed love story from the bestselling author of the Oxenburg Princes series.

In the snowy Scottish countryside, New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins’s rakish duke has an unforgettable holiday encounter in this delightful Regency novella. When the alluring lady he surprises under the mistletoe is not who he expected—but a long-lost love with a score to settle—it’s clear that this will be a Christmas he won’t soon forget!

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Karen's Website

Why?

I love this cover, because it's totally impractical. At the same time, totally awesome; both characters are barely covered in a snow storm. Plus, I love the look on their faces for one another. Yes, dreamy. What do you guys think of my pick?

Lusting for Covers (142): Blame It on the Cowboy by Delores Fossen

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Blame It On The Cowboy by Delores Fossen
Publisher: HQN (Sept 2016)
Series: The McCord Brothers, 3
Genre: Contemporary

Blurb: 

Every cowboy has a wild side—all it takes is the right woman to unleash it…  

All of Logan McCord's carefully laid plans erupt the day he walks in on his would-be fiancée getting…well, not so carefully laid. Tonight, just once, Logan is acting on instinct. And that instinct is telling him to say "Happy to oblige" to the cute stranger looking for a no-strings fling with a Texas cowboy. 

When chef Reese Stephens made her bucket list, she mistakenly thought she had weeks to live. Not that she regrets her one-night-stand with the gorgeous rancher. But she does regret leaving an heirloom watch as a parting gift. Tracking Logan down is easy. Walking away again is another matter. Because Reese's crazy past and Logan's battered heart are no match for the kind of chemistry that could turn one night into the start of a passionate lifetime.

Purchase Links:

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Delores's Website

Why?

Why not. I mean look at him. The picture of yummy. This definitely has me aching to go to a ranch and find me a cowboy. What do you guys think of my pick?

Lusting for Covers (141): A Lady's Code of Misconduct by Meredith Duran

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

A Lady's Code of Misconduct by Meredith Duran

Publisher: Pocket Book (Feb 2017)

Series: Rules for the Reckless, 5

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

The next steamy historical romance in USA TODAY bestselling and RITA award-winning author Meredith Duran’s “wonderfully indulgent” (Publishers Weekly) Rules for the Reckless series.

A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL...

Trapped in the countryside, facing an unwanted marriage and the theft of her fortune, Jane Mason is done behaving nicely. To win her freedom, she’ll strike a deal with the most dangerous man she knows—a rising star in politics, whose dark good looks mask an even darker heart.

...NEVER GOES TO PLAN.

The bitter past has taught Crispin Burke to trust no one. He’ll gladly help a lovely young heiress, provided she pays a price. Yet when a single mistake shatters his life, it is Jane who holds the key to his salvation. And in a world that no longer makes sense, Crispin slowly realizes that she may be the only thing worth fighting for...

Preorder Links:

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Meredith's Website

Why?

For one it's a stunning cover. I love how she's making her way up the stairs, at the same time with her head glancing to the side it looks like she's not quite sure. Even though the dress is an orange color it's pretty and works with the yellow of the background. What do you all think of my cover pick this week?

Lusting for Covers (140): Lady Claire Is All That by Maya Rodale

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

Lady Claire Is All That by Maya Rodale

Publisher: Avon (Dec. 2016)

Series: Keeping Up With the Cavendishes, 3

Genre: Historical

Blurb:

In the third installment of Maya Rodale’s captivating, witty series, a marquess finds his fair lady—but must figure out how to keep her

HER BRAINS…

Claire Cavendish is in search of a duke, but not for the usual reasons. The man she seeks is a mathematician; the man she unwittingly finds is Lord Fox: dynamic, athletic, and as bored by the equations Claire adores as she is by the social whirl upon which he thrives. As attractive as Fox is, he’s of no use to Claire . . . or is he?

PLUS HIS BRAWN . . .

Fox’s male pride has been bruised ever since his fiancée jilted him. One way to recover: win a bet that he can transform Lady Claire, Society’s roughest diamond, into its most prized jewel. But Claire has other ideas—shockingly steamy ones . . .

EQUALS A STUDY IN SEDUCTION . . .

By Claire’s calculations, Fox is the perfect man to satisfy her sensual curiosity. In Fox’s estimation, Claire is the perfect woman to prove his mastery of the ton. But the one thing neither of them counted on is love . . .

Preorder Links:

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Maya's Website

Why?

Overall, a pretty cover. Love the green dress. Plus, she's the brainy one of the bunch and I can't wait for Claire's story. 

Lusting for Covers (139): The Bachelor Billionaire by Jessica Lemmon

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

This Weeks Selection:

The Bastard Billionaire by Jessica Lemmon

Publisher: Forever (Feb 2017)

Series: Billionaire Bad Boys, 3

Genre: Contemporary

Blurb:

Not Yet. Probably after books release I hope. 

Preorder Links:

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Jessica's Website

Why?

I have been eyeing this cover for some time. I have been waiting to sharing this, because I wanted a blurb. Still no blurb and I don't know what else to do, so we have The Bastard Billionaire. Still love the cover. All I know he's definitely sexy. Anyway, what do you guys think of the cover?