Nettie Reviews: Westin's Chase by Cristin Harber

Title:  Westin's Chase
Series:  Titan, Book 3
Author:  Cristin Harber
Genre:  Romantic Suspense
Heat Level:  4 Flames

THE MASTER OF EVERYTHING HAS FOUND HIS MATCH
Jared Westin knows his reputation and likes it. He gets the job done. No emotion. No baggage. That’s why his elite ops company, The Titan Group, is better than the best. They complete projects classified as mission impossible.  And then, in walks a woman as tough as she is sexy. His counterpart in every way, should he choose to admit it.

SHE’S NOT WILLING TO LET HER HEART FALL
Ousted undercover ATF agent Lily Chase only answers to “Sugar.” Jared is the only man who can see past her leather-and-lipstick demeanor, and that revelation is terrifying. She was fired for helping Titan on a questionable arrest she should’ve ignored, then partnered with Jared’s rival on an assignment in Afghanistan.  Distance and danger do nothing to change her feelings. When she’s left on the side of a mountain to die, an unexpected ally comes forward, and might open her heart.

THE STAKES COULDN’T BE HIGHER
Saving Sugar isn’t a normal rescue operation. It pits Titan against its rival, Jared against his nemesis. Chasing Sugar’s heart isn’t a simple task, either. She fights him, fights them, always ready to run. When she becomes a pawn in a game of collateral damage, Jared must risk his life to save her—the woman whose bravado and surprising sweetness has given him the one thing he never had. Love.

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Thick Chicks Blog New Monthly Feature!

We are SUPER excited to introduce a new feature here at Diaries of 2 Thick Chicks called Random Reads! 

If you're anything like us, your to-be-read pile grows by the hundreds yearly, and you somehow never find the time to really dig in and read most of the books on your list.

Random Reads is all about giving the books that are always overlooked the opportunity to be read.  Sooooo once a month we will chose a book from our Random Reads list on Goodreads, which are numbered, and then use Random.org to make your monthly selection.  That means that you tackle at LEAST 12 books from your TBR pile a year.  That's 12 books that make it off your lists and 12 potential authors you may discover!

Join the challenge and create your own Random Reads list from books that have been on your Goodreads accounts since the beginning of time and then stop by and chat with us about what you're reading!  Hey don't have a list?  No prob, just follow our monthly Random Read! Check back on February 1st when we officially launch Random Reads with our choice for this month.

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Celie Reviews: Summoning the Night by Jenn Bennett

Title: Summoning the Night
Series: Arcadia Bell (Book 2)
Author: Jenn Bennett
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Heat Level: 1 Flame

Arcadia is still having a hard time getting over the betrayal of her parents. Thankfully, Lon and Jupe are still in the picture to help her move forward. In Summoning the Night, Caddy, Lon and Jupe are on yet another adventure at solving the Snatcher case.

Arcadia is working on getting her life but on track and doing a great job at it until the head of the Hellfire Club ask to meet with her and Lon. From appearance, you would think Dare is a good guy but wait until you get to know him better.(He is a complete arse hat.) Lon and Dare have a lot of history between them so seeing the way Dare treats Caddy really hurt my feelings. Anyway, during the meeting Dare ask/make Caddy take the case of finding out who the Snatcher is and where he has taken the kids. This is important for Dare since these are Hellfire member's children being kidnapped. Mind you this is a thirty year old case and with only one suspect that disappeared. To add to the challenge, Lon is trying to get Caddy to practice her new Moonchild abilities but she is afraid. Caddy believes that she will go as crazy as her parents from the power of her ability. These Moonchild powers are going to help Caddy and Lon

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WACKY Wednesday!

This WACKY Wednesday is dedicated to Nettie. Nobody's safe at home or work. BEWARE!!!!!

It's just that kind of week. 

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Bench Talk Discussion: Are you Loving or Hating the TV Adaptation of Bitten by Kelley Armstrong

Are you Loving or Hating the TV Adaptation of Bitten by Kelley Armstrong?

Hola Chickies!  Happy Tuesday and all that jazz.  This week I wanted to cover one of my new TV favs, Bitten, which is based on book 1 in the Women of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong.  Bitten takes readers through the struggles of Elena Michales while she seeks some sense of normalcy in her life after, Clayton Danvers her lover and fiance, turns her into a werewolf.  After fleeing Clay and her fellow pack mates in exchange for a life and career away from the violent nature of wolves, Elena gets summoned back home to deal with a rogue vampire that is hunting and killing local citizens. With the actions of the rogue threatening to reveal all werewolves, Elena must come to terms with her desire to live a life away from the pack and accept her role as a natural leader.

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Nettie Reviews: Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley

Title:  Golden Dynasty
Series:  Fantasyland (Book 2)
Author:  Kristen Ashley
Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Heat Level:  5 Flames

Goodreads Synopsis:  Circe Quinn goes to sleep at home and wakes up in a corral filled with women wearing sacrificial virgin attire - and she is one of them. She soon finds out that she’s not having a wild dream, she’s living a frightening nightmare where she’s been transported to a barren land populated by a primitive people and in short order, she’s installed very unwillingly on her white throne of horns as their Queen.

Dax Lahn is the king of Suh Tunak, The Horde of the nation of Korwahk and with one look at Circe, he knows she will be his bride and together they will start The Golden Dynasty of legend.

Circe and Lahn are separated by language, culture and the small fact she’s from a parallel universe and has no idea how she got there or how to get home. But facing challenge after challenge, Circe finds her footing as Queen of the brutal Korwahk Horde and wife to its King, then she makes friends then she finds herself falling in love with this primitive land, its people and especially their savage leader.

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Bench Talk Discussion: How Much Description is Too Much for Sex Scenes?

Hola Chickies!  Welcome to this week's Bench Talk Discussion.  Here's our question for this week?

 

How Much Description is Too Much for Sex Scenes?

Here's one of those topics that I for one (Nettie that is) have a lot to say!  Don't get me wrong, I love a good steamy scene with my books....in fact, I stopped reading YA because I couldn't get any good steamy scenes.  However.....I am highly uncomfortable with the "P" word and the "C" word when describing the woman's body parts, but I have absolutely no problem with the description of male parts.  I know totally insane but.....what can I say? 

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Celie Reviews: Big GIrls Do It Wetter By Jasinda Wilder

Title: Big Girls Do It Wetter
Series: Big Girls Do (Book 2)
Author: Jasinda Wilder
Genre: Erotica

Welcome to the second installment of the Big Girls Do series. Whew was Big Girls Do It Better good or what? You haven't read anything until you see the new obstacle that Anna has put herself in.

So we were left with Anna leaving Chase and him going to New York for a recording deal. This wild experience allowed Anna to start looking at herself differently. Not only had a hot becoming rock star banged her back out but he wanted her to go with him. In Big Girls Do It Wetter, we get to see what happens when Anna tries to return back to the real world.

Jeff has been in love with Anna from jump but never approached her for more than friendship.(Women are not the only one's afraid of rejection.) Well, since Anna had her eye opening escapade with Chase she is looking at Jeff with new eyes. After a night of Anna being in a bitchy mood, her and Jeff get drinks after their shift to talk. One drink, two drinks, three drinks more and Anna is drunk. LOL. Jeff being the great guy he is did not allow

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Nettie Reviews: Razing Kayne by Julieanne Reeves

Title:  Razing Kayne
Series:  Walking a Thin Blue Line (Book 1)
Author:  Julieanne Reeves
Genre:  Romantic Suspense

5 Notes and 5 Flames!  Razing Kayne is an Intense, Heart-breaking, Hope filled, Insane Ride....but worth every minute!

Goodreads Synopsis:  For two years, State Trooper Kayne Dobrescu has wanted only one thing: to understand why his wife inexplicably killed their children and then herself. Memories haunt his days and lay siege to his nights, leaving him questioning his reasons for living.

Jessica Hallstatt became a widow and single mother the night her firefighter husband died in a fiery explosion at an accident scene. While her husband may have died a hero, he left Jessica with deep emotional scars that haven't begun to heal.

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On the Couch with Celie

Recap: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

OMFG! Did you chicks watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta last night? Simply put it was a Hot Mess. RHOA is so my guilty pleasure but they are all making fools of themselves.

Kandi and Todd:

These two look so cute together but I am starting to believe the rumors that Todd is an opportunist. This week, Kandi is looking for venues to host her musical. Surprisingly, Todd was able to go with her even though he dropped out the project. While Kandi is trying to handle business, Todd is taking calls from his other "job"...boy bye. Eventually, Todd states he's not feeling the other job and Kandi welcomed him back on board....I am giving them both the side eye.

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SINsual Sunday!

This week our SINsual Sunday quote comes from a new author to us, Harper Sloan.  This is from her 1st book the the Corps Security Series....check it out!

He grasps my ankles and with slow tortured movements, runs his hands up my legs.  When he reaches my knees, he brings his hands underneath and throws them over his shoulders, kissing my left and then my right knee.  With a small smile, he turns to run soft kisses down my left thigh, skipping my throbbing center with just the barest breath, before continuing up my right thigh with the same small kisses.  His hands fall down to my hips and roughly pull me to the edge of the bed and towards his waiting tongue. ~ Axel and Izzy in Axel by Harper Sloan

 Turn on the AC and bring me a fan cause that scene was HOT! 

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Celie Reviews: Big Girls Do It Better by Jasinda Wilder

Title: Big Girls Do It Better
Series: Big Girls Do (Book 1)
Author: Jasinda Wilder
Genre: Erotica


Finally we a book where the lead female character is NOT a size 5. In Big Girls Do It Better, we get to meet the beauty Anna Devine. This thick chick is not afraid to eat and flaunt her stuff. Just my kind of girl.

Anna is a smoking DJ that works at different clubs that feature karaoke. This chick is not afraid to get on stage and show her stuff. One night, Anna comes across the gorgeous Chase Delany. Chase has this sexy rock dude facade. At first sight, Anna already thinks he is out of her league because she is not a salad eating size 5...like really we like meat on salad at least. Unbeknownst to her, Chase loves him some thickums. Let me know you, there is nothing like a man that loves him some curves! Things get pretty lusty between the two until Anna finally takes a chance and takes Chase up on his offer to go to his house. The things this man did to her body broke a few laws in the state. DAYUM! This story has a few twist and turns but the ending will have you thinking WTF!

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Thick Chicks Joined the 2014 Audiobook Challenge.....Challenge Yourself!

Audiobooks have been our thang for quite a while now!  We stock the library and have a membership with Audibles.  Book obsessions know no bounds for Celie and I, which means, we listen at work, in the car, while cleaning the house, in the grocery store....hey wait when are we not listening to a book?  Since we love it sooooo much, we are joining the 2014 Audiobook Challenge hosted by the Book Nympho and Hot Listens!

This challenge runs from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 and all books count as long as they are an audiobook!

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WACKY Wednesdays!

So Nettie and I are trying to get back in line with our lifestyle change AKA diet. This is how I feel when I smell a piece of fried chicken. LOL

Happy Wednesday!

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The Dragon's Heart by Eden Ashe: Virtual Tour, Interview & Giveaway!

Title: The Dragon's Heart
Arthur: Eden Ashe
Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc

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Book Description Provided by Publisher:

“We’re dragons. We don’t do the mushy friend thing.” - Daniel

The dragon-shifter king will do anything to keep his mate alive…even if it means war.

After millennia as king of the dragon-shifters, Daniel Ashborne wants a little peace and quiet, especially from the beautiful Hollywood starlet who haunts his memories. His escape tactics end abruptly when he is called to the ER to save the one woman he wants to forget, but who now bears his mark.

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SINsual Sunday!

Hola Chickies!  New Year, new quote...this one from one of my favorite drama, spin your head crazy authors, L.D. Davis.

Baby, I need to be inside of you,"  I said and pushed a little further.  "You need me inside of you.  You're going to take me all the way." ~ Luke to Emmy in Worth the Fight by L.D. Davis

Have a great week!

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Celie Reviews: Try Me, Tempt Me, Take Me Audiobook Review by Olivia Cunning

Title: Try Me, Tempt Me, Take Me
Series: One Night with Sole Regret (Books 1-3)
Author: Olivia Cunning
Narrator: Justine O. Keef
Genre: Erotic Romance

Try Me

The One Night with Sole Regret series starts with Gabe and Melanie. Gabe is the sexy drummer of the group Sole Regret. Like any rocker, Gabe is approached by women on a daily basis and sleeps with them just as often. During an after party, Gabe has his eye on one lucky lady but is unsure of himself when he finds out that this women is friends with the lead singer's current conquest. Melanie is an accountant that gets pulled from concert to concert by her hot in the pants best friend. On this

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Nettie Reviews: Worthy of Redemption by L.D. Davis

Title:  Worthy of Redemption
Series:  Accidentally on Purpose (Book 2)
Author:  L. D. Davis
Genre:  Contemporary Romance

5 out of 5 Crazy Shout to the Roof Notes because Kyle Sterling you are so Worthy of Redemption! 

L. D. Davis is absolutely amazing and just when I thought she couldn't pull off the intense, can't put the freaking book down syndrome again....she throws me for a loop and I'm once again up all damn night reading her book!
Worthy of Redemption is book 2 in the Accidentally on Purpose series and features Kyle's story.  Davis takes us back a little to give us Kyle's perspective after he delivered the unforgettable blow to Emmy in Accidentally on Purpose. Davis then fast forwards us to present time where she brings past and present together to form an untimely love story that kept me on the edge of my seat. 

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WACKY Wednesday!

We finally made it to Wednesday! Only two more days until we can stay in our PJ's all day. This week's WACKY Wednesday is dedicated to Nettie and her problem of not getting up on time. LOL

 

Rock on chicks, Rock on.

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New Year, New Diaries of 2 Thick Chicks

Hola!  Over the Holiday season, Celie and I sat down and talked about a few changes we wanted to make to the blog for this upcoming year.  Since starting back in July, we have learned sooooo much about the blogging world and would like to continue to grow.  Here are a few of our goals for the upcoming year.

1. We will be introducing a few new features to the weekly blog.  The first of which was launched on yesterday.  Bench Talk will be a feature that allows us to discuss general topics of interest to us and/or our readers.  We love to read your comments and respond so feel free to share your opinion and we will respond back.


2. Celie will also be revamping On the Couch with Celie to be more focused on her top favorite shows, which will also include a weekly recap and live tweet during the show.  


3. Last but not least is an issue that is near and dear to us. Being Thick Chicks, we often struggle with weight and striking the right balance between eating good food while also working towards a more healthy way of living.  To that end, we will be launching a fitness challenge (yet to be named) that incorporates our weight loss goals and our struggle to live a more healthy, holistic life!  We want our readers to get engaged and help us through the struggle while also sharing your stories of failures and success!  Keep a look out for that coming the first week in February!

 To those of you that visit on a frequent basis and to those who occasionally stop by, Thank You!  Please feel free to drop us a comment at any time.  ~ Nettie and Celie

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Bench Talk Topic of the Day: Book Series that Should Just End Already!!!

Hola Chickies!  Welcome to a New Year with Diaries of 2 Thick Chicks!  One of our goals for this year, and for the blog is to produce content that allows us to be more interactive with our readers. To do so, we are introducing a new feature called Bench Talk.  Bench Talk is strictly a forum for us to throw out topics that we often discuss in general conversation about current events, books, authors, publishers, etc.  We REALLY want to hear from you, so please drop us a line and comment on our topic of the week or shoot us an email with topic suggestions. 

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January Rockin Monthly Releases!

Hola Chickes!  Welcome to a New Year with LOTS of new books to look forward to.

Goodreads Snyposis......Savage Secrets by Cristin Harber (January 1, 2014)

Caterina Cruz has no home. No loyalties. No objection to exacting torturous revenge. Her life’s mission is to destroy the terrorist who murdered her family. Then she steps into an elaborate game of charades alongside a Titan Group operative posing as an arms dealer—and her newlywed husband. The sexy distraction may be more than she can handle.

Attacked with a psychedelic drug weeks before, Rocco Savage is plagued with hallucinations that threaten his new rank as Titan’s second-in-command. No one knows and he wants to keep it that way. Throwing him further off his game, he now has a wife with her own secrets he can’t crack and an agenda he can’t control.

Their mission—an elaborate deception of heated glances and passionate kisses—spins out of control. With Rocco's mind already compromised, can he keep his secret and his distance? And with Caterina's tragic past controlling her every move, can she keep the con up long enough to secure her revenge? Or will both go down in flames?

Savage Secrets is from one of our newly discovered authors.....Cristin Harber and is book 4 in her Titan Series.  So far I am loving it....not to mention the cover is smokin HOT which helps complete the total package.  Pick up your copy and give Cristin a shot!

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Spotlight & Giveaway: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler

Title:  Beg Me to Slay
Author:  Lisa Kessler
Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Publisher:  Entangled Covet

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Book Description Provided from Publisher:

He’ll slay her demons, but it may cost her heart…

Four years ago Tegan Ashton was attacked. Determined never to be a victim again, she devotes her life to martial arts and self-defense. When her assailant returns to finish what he started, only one person can help her.

Gabe is a private investigator by day and demon slayer by night. After losing loved ones, he vows to defend people from a threat they don’t realize exists.

The relationship is supposed to be strictly business, but fighting demons together stirs up emotions they never expected. Turns out demon fighting is a breeze compared to facing their scarred pasts and even worse - hearts.

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