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THE PRETEND PRINCE by Kim Karr-Review & Giveaway Tour

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THE PRETEND PRINCE by Kim Karr-Review & Giveaway Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 18, 2020

Not her. No way. Never again.
But I need a fake girlfriend…fast.

I’m about to lose everything.
And I know just the person who can help.
The little liar that she is.

Lia Heart and I share a past.
Not just the dirty, sweaty, get tangled between-the-sheets kind.
Getting over her wasn’t easy.
But convincing her to help should be.
She owes me.

First I have to suck it up and pretend she didn’t rip my heart from my chest.
Easier said than done.
I can’t forgive or forget.
Then again, this is just business.
Nothing more.

Turns out my ‘girlfriend’ is as sweet and delicious as ever.
Temptation and chaos wrapped in a nice little package.
She’s my heaven and hell.

When resisting her proves impossible, I tell myself it’s only sex.
That a hate f-ck is just that.

Right?

I can’t possibly be falling.

Can I?

No way. Not for her. Never again.
Famous last words.

••••••••••

REVIEW:THE PRETEND PRINCE is the fourth and final instalment in Kim Karr’s contemporary, adult THE UNKNOWN ROYALS erotic, romance series. This is the Prince of Wimberly, Prince Julius Monaco, and reporter Ophelia Heart. THE PRETEND PRINCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Julius and Ophelia) THE PRETEND PRINCE follows the rebuilding relationship between Prince Julius Monaco, and journalist Ophelia Heart. Three years earlier Ophelia destroyed Julius’ heart with lies and deceit. Betrayed and battered, Julius would walk away from the woman he loved only to come face to face three years later when our heroine is tasked with an assignment she doesn’t want to do-an expose on the royal family but more specifically on the would-be heir. Julius is well aware that Ophelia’s assignment is meant to uncover the ugly truth about our story line hero, an assignment Ophelia believes will forever destroy any hopes of a second chance. What ensues is the acrimonious but rebuilding relationship between Ophelia and Julius, and the potential fall-out as sins from the past continue to control the present.

Ophelia Heart knows she betrayed Prince Julius Monaco, a betrayal that came with heart break, and the emotional fall-out of guilt and shame. Believing Julius is only agreeing to the interview to enact his revenge, Ophelia goes along with Julius’ plans, plans that will, once again, break her heart.

The relationship between Julius and Ophelia is one of second chances. Our couple first met on the reality show The Bachelor ™ but Ophelia’s appearance was orchestrated behind the scenes by a powerful royal. When the truth is revealed Julius is destroyed, and Ophelia runs with her proverbial ‘tail’ tucked between her legs. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic, often anger filled and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Ophelia’s boss and editor Raquel Livingston; Julius’s father Prince Vittore Monaco, and Queen Helena.

THE PRETEND PRINCE is a story of betrayal, secrets and lies; family, relationships and love. The premise is captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are colorful, broken, angry and energetic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Washed Up Royal
Would Be King
Wannabe Heir

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Kim Karr is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of eighteen novels. Best known for writing sexy contemporary love stories, she enjoys bringing flawed characters to life and creating romances that are page worthy. Her stories are raw, real, and explosive. Her characters will make you laugh, make you cry, make you feel. And her happily-ever-afters are always swoon worthy. From the brooding rock star to the arrogant millionaire to the Football Player. From the witty damsel-in-distress to the sassy high-powered businesswoman to the boutique owner. No two storylines are ever alike. If Kim’s not writing, you can find her wandering through antique stores with her husband, trying out new fitness classes with her sons, venturing out to new coffee shops with her daughter, or with her nose stuck in a book.

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Wannabe Heir (The Royals #3) by Kim Karr-Review & Excerpt Tour

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Wannabe Heir (The Royals #3) by Kim Karr-Review & Excerpt Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 25, 2019

CROWN CHASER, KINGMAKER, POSER, PRETENDER, WANNABE HEIR

They had it all wrong.
I never wanted to rule the world; all I wanted was her.
But they couldn’t see past my bad reputation, so they forced us apart.

That was ten years ago, and I’ve grown up.
I’m still a rebel.
I’m still reckless.
But I’m also ruthless.
Determined.
And I have even bigger balls.

So, when I find out she’s in trouble, I have to help her.
It doesn’t matter that she hates me.
She’ll get over it.

Fighting for her is what I was born to do.

I never wanted to rule until she needed me to, and this time I won’t stop until I get what I want.
If they think I will…
They have it all wrong.

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REVIEW: WANNABE HEIR is the third instalment in Kim Karr’s contemporary, adult THE UNKNOWN ROYALS erotic, romance series focusing on the fictional royal families of the five Vespa Isles off the coast of France. This is Prince Spencer Lexington of Catalina, and twenty-six year old, Princess Elizabeth Taylor Laurent’s of Eastwood, story line. WANNABE HEIR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Liz and Spencer ), and several third party ‘media’ observations WANNABE HEIR follows the acrimonious relationship between Prince Spencer Lexington of Catalina, and twenty-six year old, Princess Elizabeth Taylor Laurent. At the wedding of her brother Prince Truman to his beloved wife Rachel, Princess Elizabeth aka Liz will discover that all is not well in the Kingdom of Eastwood. Deep in debt, owing millions to the mob, Elizabeth’s father has struck a deal ensuring our heroine’s life is no longer her own but Elizabeth isn’t willing to go down without a fight dragging her past into her present in the hopes of stopping her inevitable future. Enter Prince Spencer Lexington, the man who destroyed Liz’s heart, and in doing so destroyed any hopes for her own happily ever after. What ensues is the rebuilding and second chance relationship and romance between Spencer and Liz, and the potential fall-out as her father’s past comes seeking payment due.

Ten years earlier Princess Elizabeth Laurent fell in love with Prince Spencer Lexington but Spencer walked out of Elizabeth’s life leaving a heart broken young royal in his wake. Fast forward to present day wherein life comes full circle and Spencer offers Liz a potential solution to her life-altering dilemma, a solution that will reveal more than anyone could have imagined.

The relationship between Elizabeth and Spencer is one of second chances: a rekindling romance between to people pulled apart by power and control, and a brother’s need to protect his sister at all costs. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The colorful secondary and supporting characters include Spencer and Liz’s parents; Spencer’s sister Camilla ; family friend Oksana; Prince Truman and Rachel; Victoria and Adrien (Washed Up Royal#1) and Count Godfrey Hawkins.

WANNABE HEIR is a story of family, power, secrets and lies; of second chances and happily ever afters. The premise is imaginative and intriguing; the romance is spicy and seductive; the characters are spirited and edgy. WANNABE HEIR in an inviting and sensual addition the Kim Karr’s series of Unknown Royals.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Washed Up Royal
Would Be King

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

THE NOT SO MEET CUTE

When someone at the craps table beside me shouts, “Yes!” I flick my gaze in that direction. Standing at the very end is a tall woman in tight black pants with the shapeliest ass.
There’s an untidy pile of flecked chips in front of her. A modest stack of chips is also nestled on the edge of the table.
Apparently, she’s winning.
Curious, I watch as the woman makes the standard pass line bet. There are three shooters at the table, and they will each take a turn rolling the dice, although they will all be betting on each roll.
Not my game of choice.
No skill.
Just luck.
She’s first, so she grabs the dice, gives them a blow for luck, and rolls them both down the table in her come out roll.
I can’t see the dice, but when she jumps up and down, I can only guess she rolled a seven or an eleven. It’s still her turn, and when she does her little ritual with the dice again, I find it more than sexy. On this roll, if she rolls a two, three or twelve, she loses.
I feel like I want to cross my fingers for her.
Luck.
It’s all about luck.
She jumps up and down again, and I know she’s still in.
Roll after roll, she’s kicking ass.
Now, I’m holding my breath because she’s on the point roll. The dealer turns the puck to ‘ON’ and places it on the number that was just rolled. All she has to do is avoid a seven to keep going.
She’s still as the roll comes to a stop. I feel more emotion watching her than I did with everything I had on the line back at the blackjack table.
“Bad luck,” I hear someone groan and watch as the pile of chips she had pushed forward disappears.
Shit!
She sevened-out. She practically sags at the table as the loss registers. Just then, the concierge hands me a receipt that acknowledges the transfer of my winnings, and shaking my head for her, I start to stride toward the exit.
Shouldn’t play a game luck.
Somehow, she accidentally pushes the small remaining pile of chips under her arm onto the floor as I’m passing behind her. Without a second thought, I find myself diving down to help her recover her money.
When my eyes meet her sparkling blue ones, I can’t move, and all the breath is knocked squarely from my chest.
Elizabeth.
It’s been ten years since I broke her heart, and shit…
Little Liz Laurent is all grown up.

Reader * Chocolate Lover * Writer * Coffee Lover * Romantic * Beach Lover * Yoga Beginner

Kim Karr is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of eighteen novels. Best known for writing sexy contemporary love stories, she enjoys bringing flawed characters to life and creating romances that are page worthy. Her stories are raw, real, and explosive. Her characters will make you laugh, make you cry, make you feel. And her happily-ever-afters are always swoon worthy. From the brooding rock star to the arrogant millionaire to the Football Player. From the witty damsel-in-distress to the sassy high-powered businesswoman to the boutique owner. No two storylines are ever alike. If Kim’s not writing, you can find her wandering through antique stores with her husband, trying out new fitness classes with her sons, venturing out to new coffee shops with her daughter, or with her nose stuck in a book.

Link with Kim!

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Newsletter: http://bit.ly/kimkarr_newsletter

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Big Shot (Sexy Jerk World #2) by Kim Karr-a review

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BIG SHOT (Sexy Jerk World #2) by Kim Karr-a review

Big Shot

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ABOUT THE BOOK: RELEASE DATE July 27, 2017

To believe one person can change your destiny sounds absurd. But it happened to me… twice.

Ten years ago I had no idea what I wanted out of life, until I met Hannah Michaels. She was a computer-engineering student ready to conquer the social media world, and I was smitten. Even though I knew she was taken, I had to have her.

Being the big shot that I was, I didn’t let her status stand in my way. It wasn’t long before my hands were on her thighs and my name a whisper on her lips. This smart, sexy girl inspired me to greatness, helped me grow into the kind of man I never knew I wanted to be. The man I am today.

Too bad I hadn’t grown fast enough to keep her.

Moving on wasn’t easy, but I knew I had to let her go. Eventually, I found someone to share my days and nights with, and together we had a daughter. My life was nearly perfect until my world turned upside down.

A single father has challenges, and one of those is learning how to calmly deal with your child coming home in tears. I had no idea the day I pounded on my daughter’s classmate’s door, Hannah would be the one standing on the other side.

The wild, burning desire that roared through my veins was unwanted, and yet impossible to ignore. Letting her in meant so much more this time around. Guilt hit me like a hammer. I hated myself. I hated her. The problem was I really didn’t hate her—I wanted her more than ever.

But this time around I can’t have her.

This time it’s my status that stands in our way. And going up against myself just might be the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

••••••••••••••

REVIEW: BIG SHOT is the second installment in Kim Karr’s contemporary, adult SEXY JERK WORLD erotic, romance series focusing on a tight knit group of friends. This is successful IT developer and single father Jace Bennett, and computer engineer Hannah Michaels’ second chance story line. BIG SHOT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. Jace was first introduced in book one SEXY JERK.

NOTE: BIG SHOT contains mature scenes of M/F/M sexual interactions.

Told from dual first person points of view (Hannah and Jace) with present day and memories from the past BIG SHOT focuses on regrets and second chances between successful businessman Jace Bennett-a widower and single father of his five year old daughter Scarlett, and the woman he has always loved Hannah Michaels, divorced mother of a five year old boy named Jonah, and a woman struggling with memories from the past. Jace and Hannah’s reunion, of sorts, is brought about by the school yard bullying of their primary school children, as well as the new hiring of a computer programmer for Jace’s Fortune 500 Company-Flirt Enterprises. Ten years earlier Hannah was very much a part of Jace Bennett, and his best friend Ethan Miller’s life-a life that centered on friendship, sex and an unconventional relationship between a girl, the men in her life, and the secret and lies that destroyed her trust in the man that she loved. Fast forward to present day wherein Hannah comes face to face with the man she has never forgotten but a man so lost in a world of grief and guilt that he is willing to throw away a second chance at love. What ensues is the back and forth, rebuilding but struggling relationship between Hannah and Jace, and the potential fall out when Jace is unwilling to admit that Hannah is the woman he has always loved. Feeling sorry for himself Jace is unable to look beyond the past or the guilt that encompasses his life.

The relationship between Hannah and Jace is one of second chances; a rekindling romance that reveals the backstory about three friends who found love, laughter, and heartbreak when the truth about Jace’s past is finally revealed. It is here that the build up to destruction of their relationship becomes lost in a less than powerful reasoning-in fact, Hannah’s need to push Jace and Ethan out of her life was more of a ‘hurt feelings’ and ‘immature emotional response’ than a true betrayal or set of lies. Their rekindling romance continues to suffer as Jace and Hannah’s back and forth emotional battle lends too much fodder to an already tepid but sexually charged reunion. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense.

We are reintroduced to Nick and Tess, Ethan and Fiona (Sexy Jerk), Nick’s brother Lucas Carrington, as well as a IT app developer Amanda Woodward, Hannah’s immediate boss at Flirt Enterprises Perry Reeves, Jace’s nanny Mrs. Sherman, as well as Hannah’s son Jonah, and Jace’s daughter Scarlett. Lucas’s story line is next in HOT STUFF.

BIG SHOT is a little darker than book one SEXY JERK. There are emotional highs and lows, heartbreak and pain, guilt, perceived betrayal, and a happily ever after. The premise is tragic but encouraging; the characters are broken but inspiring; the romance is fated and tense. BIG SHOT is a dramatic look at two people whose lives went in opposite directions when a lack of communication and perceived betrayal tore them apart.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one- SEXY JERK

Copy supplied for review.

Reviewed by Sandy

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About The Author

Kim Karr 2I live in Florida with my husband and four kids. I’ve always had a love for reading books and writing. Being an English major in college, I wanted to teach at the college level but that was not to be. I went on to receive an MBA and became a project manager until quitting to raise my family. I currently work part-time with my husband and full-time embracing one of my biggest passions—writing.

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