Cover Reveal: Lying To Meet You by Anna Garner

For all of us who are gazing around in confusion as to who Anna Garner is, well, she is the acclaimed self-published Chick-lit author under the name Libby Mercer who has dazzled the Chick-lit genre with titles such as Unmasking Maya, Expresso Macchiato and Karmic Connection.

And Chick-lit Pad is proud to be hosting the cover release of her no-doubt-a-hit-like-all-her-others Lying To Meet You which will be in both an ebook store and a bookstore near you.

It was designed by Sue Traynor who was the genius behind Unmasking Maya and Karmic Collections.

Cover:

(How can we not be suckers to judging this book by its cover)

Blurb

: Does being in a relationship make you a hot commodity in the eyes of would-be suitors?

Chloe Lane is about to find out. When her childhood pal, Ethan Webster, asks her to play the part of his girlfriend in order to test this theory, she reluctantly agrees. As a work-crazed fashion designer, boutique owner and soon-to-be reality show judge, Chloe has no time for a real boyfriend, but being part of a faux pair will do just fine. Not that she has any intention of trying to attract someone else.

However…

Opportunity unexpectedly knocks when Chloe meets fellow reality judge, William Shannon. Super successful and super sexy, this high-powered entrepreneur inspires Chloe to test Ethan’s theory herself. Now, on top of keeping her fashion business productive, carving out a new role as a television personality, maintaining a fake relationship and attempting to lay the groundwork for a future relationship, she’s lying to William, lying to her friends, lying to her family and quite possibly lying to herself. Will Chloe be able to keep it all together, or are things about to explode?

The cover looked so good we asked for a twirl

Message from Anna Garner

Hi, everyone on Chicklit Pad. My new novel Lying To Meet You might be the best chick-lit title you have ever read (from me). I've written three chick-lit/romance hybrids under the name of Libby Mercer, but this new one is longer, meatier and more chick-litty than my previous three novels, so I'm releasing it under my real name, Anna Garner. Lying to Meet You will be out on September 5th. Please do check it out.

Honestly, we at Chick-lit Pad can't wait to join Anna Garner celebrate her book release. We are giddy with excitement to review it up on the blog. So please do tune in before it's release to find out our thoughts on it

Thank You Anna Garner for making us cover your uh, Cover Release

Chicklit Pad

Signing out

Kobby

Book Review: Dark Desire (Touched By You, #1) by Emily Jane Trent

Blurb: Tanner Clarke, the gorgeous billionaire, was bad for her....but Natalie would never stay away!
Author of Touched By You brings you Dark Desire - Book 1 of 8
Natalie Baker, a girl from rural America, has an unforgettable sexual encounter with billionaire, Tanner Clarke. The story of their
steamy romance radiates off the page...
“There was something in his face. She couldn't think the thought she grasped for. His skin was pale, and she got the impression he wasn't out in the sun much. His baby blue eyes were so bright, they appeared luminous. And his dark brown hair shimmered with auburn highlights, here under the blaring brightness
of the lobby. He was just beautiful. She'd never known a man could be beautiful, but he definitely was.”
The passion between them ignites a flame that can’t be put out. She discovers her dark desire and her life will never be the same.
Dark Desire, 1st novella in the Touched By You series, is a romantic tale that takes place in
New York. The author was inspired by the endearing romance in the Twilight series. And the sexual enlightenment, and sweet romance, in the Fifty Shades Of Grey series. Touched By You is a unique love story, with full character development, and added intrigue from the billionaire’s life, that will make each book in the series hard to put down.

For starters the book has a great blurb. I got reeled in right when I saw one-night stand, billionaire, Fashion, New York.

...But that's as far as my enthralment went.

This book is erotic romance.  One of my first few experiences with the genre. I read my first at fourteen with one Bonjour Amour.  I totally adored the main character Odette, I think. But I couldn't pass on the feelings to Natalie.  I felt she's the same ol' same ol' character you pick from a Harlequin title. And I had the feeling this Natalie I have encountered was Lacy in some book,  Bree in another and the list surely goes on and on. 

So Natalie meets bachelor and billionaire Tanner at some concert. The prologue was epic, sex was great- got me sitting in different positions throughout.

......

That's it.

The excitement dwindled so fast I was stunned. One minute this book grabbed my attention then the next I was looking up the Adobe menu bar shocked this was Dark Desire I was reading.

The only character that I took to liking was Tanner. Only because this guy is a moron. He's all about business, even in the bedroom. Wouldn't like to play a passive role (in a very domineering way) and considers himself too harsh to be with the delicate Natalie. If this was a choose your (sexual) adventure book, I wouldn't pair the two. But what can I say, in this case the  Opposites Attract phenomena shows its head.

Though the book was mostly a let down (I did the horrible;  Judged by its cover). There were some moments in there. Like the second encounter with Taylor after he disappears, and the fashion show Natalie attends... and of course all the sex and the experimentation*

This book is really a quick read when you are in the mood for something light and steamy. Will recommend it to anyone who is a sucker for erotic stories with a story-line.

My rating is:

That was two stars for story-line and one star for mind-blowing sex.

Dark Desire by Emily Jane Trent is available at Amazon

My work not here done. GOING to post my review on Goodreads

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