ICED Boxset by Veronica Forand and Susan Scott Shelley: Giveaway

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ICED
An Atlantic City Hustlers Boxset
Veronica Forand & Susan Scott Shelley
Releasing March 6th, 2017
Entangled Lovestruck

FLIRTING ON ICE

When a sexy, forbidden spark blazes to life between professional hockey player Zac Elliott and the team owner's daughter, he's willing to risk being benched to have her. Their relationship is deeply passionate and intensely private...until the press catches them in the act. The only way out of the penalty box is for Zac to play hockey like life--and love--depends on it...

SIMMERING ICE

Physical therapist Annie Davidson is great at her job but unlucky when it comes to love. All she can do is focus on work...that is until she runs into professional hockey player Alec O'Meara. Alec likes to keep things loose on and off the ice, but the red-headed Annie challenges his beliefs and makes him think about taking their relationship to the net...

Veronica Forand is an attorney and an award-winning writer of romantic suspense. She's lived in Boston, London, Paris, Geneva, and Washington, DC and currently resides near Philadelphia. An avid traveler, she loves to roam across continents with her husband and kids in pursuit of skiing, scuba diving, and finding the perfect piece of chocolate.

Susan Scott Shelley is an award-winning author of contemporary romance. For as long as she can remember, she has been in love with Love and all the sweeping grand gestures, heart-sighing moments, and quiet comforts it entails. In addition to writing romances, she is also professional voiceover artist and enjoys lending her voice to a wide range of projects. Her favorite things include running, sports, hard rock and old Hollywood movies. An unapologetic optimist, she believes life should be lived with laughter and a sense of wonder. She currently resides outside Philadelphia with her very own Superhero and spends her days writing about tough heroes, smart heroines, and love being the strongest magic there is. Susan is represented by Michelle Grajkowski of 3 Seas Literary Agency.

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Iced: An Atlantic City Hustlers Boxset by Veronica Forand and Susan Scott Shelley Review

Iced: An Atlantic City Hustlers Boxset 
by Veronica Forand and Susan Scott Shelley 
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great box set and fun read.

FLIRTING ON ICE (ATLANTIC CITY HUSTLERS #1)

Flirting on Ice by Veronica Forand and Susan S. Shelley is an incredible start to the Atlantic City Hustlers Series. Professional hockey player Zac Elliott career is at a high as he is entering a contract negotiation. The last thing he should do is jeopardize it pursuing a relationship with the team owner's daughter, Heather Ryan. This 100-page novella is an exciting and fast paced read that I finished in one sitting.

I really enjoyed Flirting on Ice. I like how the story starts out with the characters bumping into each other outside the work environment. Both Zac and Heather are likable characters. They undergo some interesting obstacles in this story. The plot is very realistic and convincing. The story had a nice Christmas ending.

SIMMERING ICE (ATLANTIC CITY HUSTLERS #2)

Hockey player Alec O'Meara has not been interested in dating years after the death of his wife. That is until physical therapist, Annie Davidson, catches his eye.

I like Annie. She is smart and athletic. She is self-sacrificing, living in less than optimal conditions to help out her older landlord. She is a bit insecure, but who isn’t at some point or another. Considering the lack of support she gets from her mother, she turned out to be a wonderful person. My heart went out to Alec for losing his wife. He is a good guy and leader. He is a likeable character. He has great friends.

I like how his team mates get involved in helping match-make, especially Mikael. I swear they are worse than a bunch of girls. Simmering Ice is well-written and has a delightful plot. There were some unexpected twists, and the entire book was interesting. I could not put this book down.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

ebook
Expected publication: March 6th 2017 by Entangled Publishing (Lovestruck)
ISBN: 139781633759176
Edition Language: English

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Stacking the Shelves #126

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!

If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!

Bought:

Wrath of the Storm (Mark of the Thief #3) by Jennifer A. Nielsen

For Review:

ICED (An Atlantic City Hustlers Boxset) by Veronica Forand and Susan Scott Shelley

Caged by Virginia Nelson (from Hot on Ice: A Hockey Romance Anthology)

Full Contact by Andie J. Christopher (from Hot on Ice: A Hockey Romance Anthology)

Game of Shadows by Erika Lewis

The Black Lily by Juliette Cross

Maybe This Love (Colorado Ice #2) by Jennifer Snow
Remembrance by Heather Hildenbrand
Wolf Nation: The Life, Death, and Return of Wild American Wolves by Brenda Peterson
Pucked Off (Pucked #5) by Helena Hunting 
Breakaway Brooke by Angi Morgan (from Hot on Ice: A Hockey Romance Anthology)

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Flirting on Ice (Atlantic City Hustlers #1) by Veronica Forand and Susan Scott Shelley Review

Flirting on Ice by Veronica Forand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirting on Ice by Veronica Forand and Susan S. Shelley is an incredible start to the Atlantic City Hustlers Series. Professional hockey player Zac Elliott career is at a high as he is entering a contract negotiation. The last thing he should do is jeopardize it pursuing a relationship with the team owner's daughter, Heather Ryan. This 100-page novella is an exciting and fast paced read that I finished in one sitting.

I really enjoyed Flirting on Ice. I like how the story starts out with the characters bumping into each other outside the work environment. Both Zac and Heather are likable characters. They undergo some interesting obstacles in this story. The plot is very realistic and convincing. The story had a nice Christmas ending. I’m looking forward to continuing this series.

Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

ebook, 100 pages
Published November 17th 2014 by Entangled: Lovestruck (first published November 12th 2014)
ISBN 1633751414 (ISBN13: 9781633751415)
Series: Atlantic City Hustlers #1
Other Editions (2)
Flirting on Ice (Atlantic City Hustlers, #1)  
Flirting on Ice (Atlantic City Hustlers, #1)


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Simmering Ice (Atlantic City Hustlers #2) by Veronica Forand, Susan Scott Shelley

Simmering Ice by Veronica Forand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hockey player Alec O'Meara has not been interested in dating years after the death of his wife. That is until physical therapist, Annie Davidson, catches his eye.

I like Annie. She is smart and athletic. She is self-sacrificing, living in less than optimal conditions to help out her older landlord. She is a bit insecure, but who isn’t at some point or another. Considering the lack of support she gets from her mother, she turned out to be a wonderful person.

My heart went out to Alec for losing his wife. He is a good guy and leader. He is a likeable character. He has great friends.

I like how his team mates get involved in helping match-make, especially Mikael. I swear they are worse than a bunch of girls.

Simmering Ice is well-written and has a delightful plot. There were some unexpected twists, and the entire book was interesting. I could not put this book down. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Published July 7th 2015 by Entangled Publishing, LLC
ISBN 1633753387 (ISBN13: 9781633753389)
edition language: English
series: Atlantic City Hustlers #2

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Stacking the Shelves #42

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!

If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!

For Review:

Fire and Ice by A.M. Hartnett
Simmering Ice (Atlantic City Hustlers novella ) by Veronica Forand & Susan Scott Shelley
The Day Human King (The Day Human Trilogy #2) by B. Kristin McMichael 
Melting Ice (Game On in Seattle #5) by Jami Davenport 

Bought:

Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton
On This Day: The History of the World in 366 Days by Bounty Books
Guitar World The Best Instruction Book Ever! by Guitar World
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2016 (Almanac) by National Geographic Kids
The Greatest Hockey Stories Ever Told: The Finest Writers on Ice by Bryant Urstadt
Gordie Howe's Son: A Hall of Fame Life in the Shadow of Mr. Hockey by Mark Howe, Jay Greenberg, Wayne Gretzky (Foreword)

Won:

The Fantastic Fable of Peter Able by Natalie Gibson (KindleScout)

33 Degrees by Vincent Robert Annunziato (KindleScout)

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Susan Scott Shelley Author Interview

SIMMERING ICE (The Atlantic City Hustlers Series #2)

by Susan Scott Shelley and Veronica Forand

Coming in July 2015 from Entangled Lovestruck.

CAPTIVATED (Boys of Summer #2)

by Susan Scott Shelley

Coming in Summer 2015.

Author Bio

Susan Scott Shelley is an award-winning author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense who spends her days writing about tough heroes, smart heroines, and love being the strongest magic there is.

A city girl at heart, she resides outside
Philadelphia suburb with her very own Superhero, who laughs
at her jokes, makes the best cup of coffee ever, and encourages her to chase her dreams.

Her favorite things include running, sports, hard rock and old Hollywood movies. She believes life should be lived with laughter, enthusiasm, and a sense of wonder.

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Interview 

Please welcome author Susan Scott Shelley to Diane’s Book Blog. 

Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?

Nora Roberts was the first romance author I ever read, and The MacGregor Brides was my first book. I instantly fell in love with her writing style and the characters and worlds she created. I love the layering, the emotion, the characters, the setting, the dialogue - It all blends together so perfectly into an amazing reading experience. She transports you into the book’s world, and you're there, experiencing everything right along with the characters. That is the mark of a great writer.

What's your favorite book-turned movie?

This one is hard for me, because I almost always believe that the book is better than the movie, but The Princess Bride is one movie that I actually enjoy better than the book. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve seen so many actor interviews or heard so many behind the scene stories about the making of the film, but I adore that movie. There’s something so magical about it.

What is your typical day like?

I also work as a voice over artist, so depending on the day, I’ll spend part of it in the recording booth, part of it editing the spots I’ve recorded, and then the rest of the day writing. The timing varies, so I may write in the morning, afternoon, or late at night, depending on how many, or what time, the voice jobs come in. But through that, I've learned I can write almost anywhere.

          

What book are you reading now? 

I’m reading a few. Carly Phillips Dare to Love series, Setta Jay’s The Guardians of the Realms series, and Skye Jordan’s Renegades series. And I'm working my way through David Maraniss' When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi. (I love football as much as I love hockey).

What do you love most about hockey?

Hockey players are some of the toughest athletes out there. Injuries that would keep a player of a different sport out of the game are brushed off or ignored, because nothing will drag a hockey player off of the ice. I love their toughness and their dedication to their team and to their fans. They give it their all, every game. I also love the skill, the hard hits, and the speed. I love the history and the traditions. I love it all.

Who is you favorite real life hockey team?

The New York Rangers are my favorite team. The Philadelphia Flyers are my second favorite. (I grew up in Philly. And no, I don't have any problems rooting for two teams in the same division, I think it's fun). I also love the Vancouver Canucks.

What do you prefer paperback, hardcover, or ebooks? 

I prefer paperbacks and ebooks. I’m happy with either and don’t really have a preference between the two. Hardcovers are nice to have but I don’t buy them too often. I always carry at least one book with me in my purse, and paperbacks or my kindle are more portable than a hardcover, especially with all of the other “necessary” or “carried because you never know when you’ll need it” items taking up space in the bag.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

Thank you. Thank you for supporting my books and loving my characters. And, thank you for letting me know that you love them. Your enthusiasm is so awesome, and I’m so grateful for you!

Stacking The Shelves #13

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!

If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!

For Review:

Flirting on Ice Veronica Forand & Susan Scott Shelley
Revenant (Lords of Deliverance #6) by Larissa Ione 
Hockey Is My Boyfriend (Part Two) by Melanie Ting 
Undefeated (Bomb Squad #2) by Melissa Cutler

Won:

Hope(less) (Judgement of the Six #1) by Melissa Haag

(Mis)fortune (Judgement of the Six #2) by Melissa Haag

(Un)wise (Judgement of the Six #3) by Melissa Haag

What did you add to your shelves this week?