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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Stacking the Shelves #203





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For Review:
Shadow and Ice (Gods of War #1) by Gena Showalter 
Just Pretending (The Chicago Falcons #3) by Leah Rooper & Kate Rooper 
Winning Whitney (Alaska Blizzard #3) by Kat Mizera

Hockey Holidays by Toni Aleo,  Shannon Stacey, Jami Davenport, Jaymee Jacobs, Jean Joachim, Jennifer Lazaris, Kat Mizera, Kate Willoughby, Lily Harlem, Lisa B. Kamps, Mary Smith, Melanie Ting, Melody Heck Gatto, R.J. Scott, Stephanie Julian, Stephanie Kay, Susan Scott Shelley, Vicki Locey

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Goal Line (Harrisburg Railers #6) by R.J. Scott & V.L. Locey Review

Goal Line (Harrisburg Railers #6)Goal Line by R.J. Scott
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

R.J. Scott & V.L. Locey get a shutout with GOAL LINE the sixth book in the Harrisburg Railers series.
Thirty-eight-year-old tattoo artist, Gatlin Pearce, has just about given up on relationships. Then along comes Harrisburg Railers’ goalie, Bryan Delaney, whose haunted eyes speak to him. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult audiences.

The characters are likable and well-developed. I adore Bryan. He has had a difficult past. He is not very confident socially. I like that he had hockey and his billet family to rely on. Gatlin is a good guy. I enjoyed his thought process, especially when trying to determine what should go on Bryan’s hockey helmet. I appreciate how he handled his initial meetings with Bryan. Bryan and Gatlin complement each other. They have great taste in music.

The plot was interesting and skillfully executed. I thought the stuff with Aarni Lankinen from the Arizona Raptors was gripping. Aarni is a good antagonist.

This is the first book that I have read in the Harrisburg Railers series. I had no problem following it as a standalone. Characters from the previous books were in this story. I liked those characters; I want to go back and read their stories, especially Tennant’s. I have read many books by V.L. Locey and enjoy her work. This is the first book that I have read by R.J. Scott. The two make a good writing team. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

ebook
Expected publication: August 8th 2018 by Love Lane Books
Edition Language: English
Series: Harrisburg Railers #6


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Saturday, July 28, 2018

Stacking the Shelves #192



Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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For Review:
Titan (The Gods War #1) by Daniel Mignault,  Jackson Dean Chase 
Demon Unbound (Demon Enforcers #1) by Jenn Stark 
Goal Line (Harrisburg Railers #6) by R.J. Scott,  V.L. Locey
Different Dynamics by Tamir Drake


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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Coach's Challenge (Cayuga Cougars #3) by V. L. Locey Review

Coach's Challenge (Cayuga Cougars, #3)Coach's Challenge by V.L. Locey
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

COACH'S CHALLENGE is the third book in V. L. Locey’s Cayuga Cougars series and a spin-off from her Point Shot series. I have not read the first two books in the Cayuga Cougars series, but I have read all the books in the Point Shot series, which is about the main characters in this story. COACH'S CHALLENGE takes place following Point Shot. Victor Kalinski and Dan Arou have been married for a couple of years. Dan is still playing on the Cayuga Cougars hockey team, whereas Victor is coaching. Everything seems to be going great until Dan’s ex, Sander March, is traded to the team.

I love Victor. He has mellowed out a lot since becoming involved with Dan. He has become less cynical. It is understandable why he would be upset about never knowing about Sander. Dan really should have mentioned him at some point. Victor’s past still haunts him. He has a hard time believing people won’t leave him. The boys have some interesting obstacles to overcome in this story. COACH'S CHALLENGE was skillfully written and well executed. I’m interested in reading Sander March’s story, OVERTIME, the next book in the Cayuga Cougars series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

ebook, 154 pages
Published January 10th 2018 by Self-Published (first published January 8th 2018)
Original Title: Coach's Challenge — Cayuga Cougars #3
ISBN139781386044130
Edition Language: English
Series: Cayuga Cougars #3

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Saturday, December 16, 2017

Stacking the Shelves #167



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For Review:

Rebel Faerie (Creepy Hollow #9) by Rachel Morgan 
Coach's Challenge (Cayuga Cougars #3) by V.L. Locey
The Emerald Lily by Juliette Cross


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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Stacking the Shelves #136



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For Review:
Save The Date (Chicago on Ice #3) by Aven Ellis 
Playmaker: A Venom Series Novella by V. L. Locey


Won:
Half-Truths by Randileigh Kennedy (KindleScout)



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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Stacking the Shelves #132



Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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For Review:

Hot as Puck by Lili Valente 
The Right Fit by Daphne Dubois
Holding (Playmaker Duet #2) by Mignon Mykel 
Loved by a Dragon (Fallen Immortals #7) by Alisa Woods 


Won:


Point Shot Trilogy Boxed Set (Point Shot #1-3) by V.L. Locey 

(autographed paperback won from author)



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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Angle Play (Venom #4) by V.L. Locey Review

Angle Play (Venom #4)Angle Play by V.L. Locey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

V.L. Locey adds another great story to the Venom series. Goalie, Stephanie Huschuk, is competing for the starting position on the Philadelphia Venom. She might jeopardize her chances because of her involvement with Professor Greg Blue Blanket, the twin brother of her goalie coach, Alice Dunlop. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult audiences.

I was looking forward to reading Stephanie’s and Professor Blue Blanket’s story. There is no denying the couple has great chemistry. Greg is over twenty years older than Stephanie. Despite their age difference, the couple has a lot in common. They both grew up poor. They are both athletic. They like classical music. They enjoy the same movies. They are extremely compatible. That being said, they do have a number of obstacles they need to face.

I love that Stephanie sends video text to her brother, John, all the time. The two have a wonderful relationship. I like that Stephanie is good to her family.

The hockey aspect of the story was great. I love the goalie quirks. The game play was well described. I love that Veikko mentors Stephanie, and that he left her an inspirational note. I appreciate that Alice Dunlop was one of Stephanie’s idols growing up. That makes the situation in between them more interesting.

We discover a nicer side to Whitney in this book. I look forward to her story.

There was a choice in this story that Stephanie made that disappointed me. However, I understand her reasoning and respected her decision. I also, appreciated Greg and how he handles the situation. He is a good guy. I am impressed that V. L. Locey chose to write about this sensitive topic. Her stories are very realistic and compelling, dealing with real-world issues. ANGLE PLAY is a moving and heartfelt story that is worthy of the Venom series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

ebook, 190 pages
Expected publication: January 18th 2017 by Gone Writing Publishing
Original Title: Angle Play (Venom #4)
ISBN: B01MT0YDK0
Edition Language: English
Other Editions: None found

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

Stacking the Shelves #121



Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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For Review:

Because It's You (Carolina Rebels #2) by Lindsay Paige
Havoc (Mayhem #4) by Jamie Shaw

Going for the Goal (The Perfect Play #3) by Sara Rider
Blade Bound (Chicagoland Vampires #13) by Chloe Neill
Angle Play (Venom #4) by V.L. Locey
This Piece of My Soul, Tampa Suns Hockey (Clearing the Ice #2) by Robyn M. Ryan



Won:


Princess Dracula (Princess Dracula #1) by John Patrick Kennedy (KindleScout)




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Monday, December 5, 2016

Holly & Hockey Boots by V. L. Locey

Minor league goalie Adam Seiger is a nice guy. He’s kind, cute, and a little quirky (but show me a goalie who isn’t) and he loves to interact with fans. During a meet and greet after a game Adam meets Cason Reyes, a hard-working young man with stunning amber eyes and a smile as sweet as a candy cane. Desperate to see Cason again, Adam does something more than a little naughty.

To add insult to the egg nog, it appears that one little white lie may end Adam’s chance of having a merry Christmas with a new boyfriend. Will he end up with nothing but a lump of coal in his stocking, instead of the man who owns his heart?


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Excerpt



“So tell me about Adam Seiger, the first gay black goalie I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating spiedies with.”
            I smiled around the mouthful of awesomeness. “Not much to tell,” I said after I swallowed roughly. “I grew up in Toronto, played lots of hockey, and was taken in by my aunt and uncle when my parents were killed in a motorcycle accident.”
            “Ouch,” he murmured after dipping a fry into a glob of ketchup on his plate. “That must have been rough on you. How old were you when they died?”
            “Four, so I don’t really remember too much about them. My aunt and uncle were the best, really.” I looked up from my food to find Cason staring at me. “Do I have food on my face?”
            “No, no, you’re just,” he paused with a fry hovering in front of his face, “you’re probably the best looking man I’ve seen in this city for years. I guess I’m kind of stunned to find myself sitting here, on a date, with such a sexy jock.” I had to avert my sight, just until I could get the surge of embarrassment and white-hot lust under control. “See, that there—that is so hot. I love that about hockey players. They’re always so damn humble.”
            “So yeah, enough about me or my face will combust,” I said, and Cason chuckled then shoved his fry into his mouth. “How did a kid with a dad from Argentina get into hockey? I’d think you’d be a soccer fan.”
            “Oh, I am, but winter in Binghamton means hockey, so I go to the games when I can afford it. I like the speed of hockey, and the violence. Also, the goalies are really cute.”
            I coughed and ducked my head. “You’re doing it again.” Cason laughed and I felt the rib pit tip dangerously to the right. Making him laugh again now seemed like the most important thing ever. “Do you always talk up your dates this way?”
            “Only if I’m dreaming about a kiss at the end of the date,” he confessed, but I saw a shade of pink settle into his smooth cheeks. Seemed he was a bit of a blusher as well. That was good to know.

            “Yeah, that dream is pretty sure to be fulfilled if you keep talking like that.”



Author Bio

V.L. Locey loves worn jeans, yoga, belly laughs, walking, reading and writing lusty tales, Greek mythology, the New York Rangers, comic books, and coffee. (Not necessarily in that order.) She shares her life with her husband, her daughter, one dog, two cats, a flock of assorted domestic fowl, and two Jersey steers.
When not writing spicy romances, she enjoys spending her day with her menagerie in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania with a cup of fresh java in hand. She can also be found online on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and GoodReads. 


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Other Books by V.L. Locey
Gone Writing Publishing M/F Backlist Books and Upcoming Releases
Pink Pucks & Power Plays (Book One of the To Love a Wildcat series)
A Most Unlikely Countess (Book Two of the To Love a Wildcat series)
O Captain! My Captain! (Book Three of the To Love a Wildcat series)
Reality Check (Book Four of the To Love a Wildcat series)
Language of Love (Book Five of the To Love a Wildcat series)
Final Shifts (Book Six of the To Love a Wildcat series)
Clean Sweep (Book One of the Venom series)
Twirly Girl (Book Two of the Venom series)
Tape to Tape (Book Three of the Venom series)
Roster Addition (A To Love a Wildcat novella)

Coming 1/18/17… Angle Play (Book Four of the Venom series)
Coming 5/3/17… Playmaker (An F/F Venom series novella)
Coming 11/1/17… Flow (Book Five of the Venom series)


Torquere Press Backlist and Upcoming Releases

Two Guys Walk into an Apocalypse (Part of the He Loves Me for My Brainssss anthology)
Two Guys Walk into an Apocalypse 2: It Came from Birmingham
Two Guys Walk into an Apocalypse 3: He’s a Lumberjack and He’s Undead
Love of the Hunter
All I Want for Christmas—A Toms & Tabbies Tale
Early to Rise—A Toms & Tabbies Tale
Every Sunday at One (Part of the 2013 Charity Sip anthology)
An Erie Halloween
An Erie Operetta
An Erie Garden Party
Back to the Garden (Also part of the Mythologically Torqued anthology)

Independent LGBT Releases
On Broadway (Part of the Changing on the Fly M/M charity hockey anthology)

Coming 2017 
Coming 3/1/17…Point Shot Trilogy Boxed Set
Coming 6/1/17… Goaltender’s Penalty (An M/M hockey romance novella)
Coming 8/1/17… Coming 8/1/17…Double Minor (A Cayuga Cougar LGBT Duology)
Coming 9/27/17…Finding the Edge (book #1 of the Brighton Wood Blades series)







Sunday, December 4, 2016

Holly & Hockey Boots by V.L. Locey Review

Holly & Hockey BootsHolly & Hockey Boots by V.L. Locey
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Holly & Hockey Boots is a sweet story that is great for the holidays. ECHL goalie Adam Seiger encounters Cason Reyes at a meet-and-greet. He is desperate to see him again and blurts out a lie that comes back to haunt him. This contemporary romance is suitable for new adult and adult audiences.

Adam is a sweet character. He is quirky and means well. He is openly gay and accepted by his teammates. He was raised by his Aunt Bailey and Uncle Owen after losing his parents at a young age. He is a genuinely nice guy, that likes to give back to others. He unintentionally, lies to Carson and Finn and is trying to figure out how to rectify the situation.

Carson is an admirable character. He takes care of his dad, as well as, raising his sister’s son, Finn. He is hard working and honorable. Understandably, Carson is upset to discover that Adam lied to him, but more importantly lied to Finn. He is open minded. He is a wonderful uncle to Finn.

I like Adam’s roommate Rob Poore. He is humorous and a good friend. Adam’s aunt and uncle are great people that did a fantastic job raising Adam. Adam is fortunate to have some wonderful people in his life that care about him and help him out.

Holly & Hockey is a fast read. It is a feel-good story that is fun for the holidays. I like how holly is incorporated into the story. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

ebook, 78 pages
Published December 5th 2016 by V.L. Locey
Original Title: Holly & Hockey Boots
ISBN 9780985092
Edition Language: English

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Roster Addition ( To Love a Wildcat Novella) by V.L. Locey Review

Roster Addition ( To Love a Wildcat Novella)Roster Addition by V.L. Locey
My rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars

V. L. Locey’s ROSTER ADDITION is a touching add-on to the To Love a Wildcat Series. Wildcat's goalie, Veikko Aho, and his wife, Liz, are about to adopt Maggie and Derrick’s granddaughter, putting some strains on their friendship. This contemporary sports romance takes place in Philadelphia.

In previous To Love a Wildcat and Venom series novels, Veikko and Liz were trying to have kids. Maggie’s son, Trevor and his girlfriend, Ashley, got pregnant, and they decided to give the baby up for adoption. Veikko and Liz deciding to adopt their baby. It seemed like the best thing for everyone; Maggie and Derrick were happy because they would still be involved in their grandchild’s life, the kids knew they were not ready to be parents, and Veikko and Liz would have the family they always wanted. However, now that the baby is about to arrive, some issues arise that hurt feelings. V. L. Locey did a great job capturing the emotions of all the parties involved.

I love that the story is told from multiple viewpoints and cultures. This is an emotionally happy yet stressful situation. It is understandable how there can be hurt feelings with the various circumstances. I especially was moved by Derrick, who was also dealing with other sentiments of retirement and his lifestyle. I liked how things progressed between him and Maggie.

The Aho’s were very generous and will be good parents. Liz is a very observant and sweet person. She is understanding and cares about those she loves.

I totally forgot that Liz has a pet ferret named Gandolf. Having two ferrets (named after hockey players) I love that. I also, like his name, it is perfect for the pet of a writer.

I like how Jane’s experience played into this story. I love that she confided in Aho and gives him advice to rely on his friends and family.

At 62-pages, ROSTER ADDITION is a fast read filled with a full range of emotion. It had a great ending that should be interesting in the upcoming Venom Series book. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

ebook, 62 pages
Published November 16th 2016 by Gone Writing Publishing
Original Title: Roster Addition (To Love a Wildcat Novella)
Edition Language: English

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Saturday, November 5, 2016

Stacking the Shelves #113



Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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For Review:


Dark Protector (Moon Shifter #6) by Katie Reus
Force of Temptation (The Mercury Pack #2) by Suzanne Wright
Holly & Hockey Boots by V.L. Locey
Back Check (Aces Hockey #4) by Kelly Jamieson 
Fire and Ice (Sticks & Hearts #2) by Rhonda James
ALPHA (Mackenzie Grey #3) by Karina Espinosa 
Shutout (Renegades #5) by Melody Heck Gatto 
Lucifer (Vampires in America #11) by D.B. Reynolds
Poseidon and Cleito by Andrew J. Peters


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