Cover Reveal: Laces and Lace by Toni Aleo

Release Date: November 24th
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Nine years ago, things were perfect. Lacey and Karson had found their happily ever after in each other…or so they thought. How do two people who were meant to be move on from that once-in-a-lifetime love?

Lacey has a strength inside her that comes alive with the things she’s most passionate about. She’s a fighter, a survivor, and has everything she’s ever wanted but the one thing that matters most—love.

Karson is doing the one thing he loves most—playing hockey for the Assassins, yet he knows regret. He knows his life has been missing the one thing he walked away from so many years ago—Lacey.

Nine years later, and neither has been able to succeed in moving on from what was, what could have been, and who each of their hearts still beats for. When a chance encounter during a fateful night has their paths crossing again, will the tether still attaching their souls allow them to face the past, present, and a possible future?

Can two people with fate on their side find a way back to each other? Overcome all the obstacles in their way to finally live life together to the fullest?

Or will they let those around them and the circumstances they face, along with questions and doubt, ruin a second chance at the life they both deserve?

Review: Boarded by Love by Toni Aleo

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Reviewed by Karen Lee

Saying Claire has not had the best childhood is an understatement. Her mother was a drug addicted, stripper who only kept her daughter around as leverage to get money from her uncle, Phillip. So when her mother ended up dead, Claire moved in with her uncle and his girlfriend, now fiancé Reese and they became her parents. Although she pushed them away with her actions and words, they always came back, fought back to show her they would not leave her and would love her unconditionally. For the first time in her life, someone loved her, expecting nothing in return and she loved them back. Claire is now a sophomore in college and dreams of having a career as a choreographer. Having already won several awards, she is working hard and studying relentlessly to make this dream come true.

Jude Sinclair has hockey in his blood. As soon as he and his brothers were able to skate, they were playing hockey and college is the next step to the ultimate goal. THE NHL. Now everyone has that dream, that someday they will go pro, but Jude has the talent to achieve just that, and will probably be doing so at the end of this academic school year. It will just be a matter of which city he ends up in to play and live out his dream.

When Claire encounters the self-confident captain of the hockey team, Jude Sinclair, she is more than just leery of his interest in her. His reputation is well known and he has trouble written all over him. However the attraction is undeniable. His cocky attitude and persistence to talk to her is endearing and she relents and goes on a date with him, and then another. The chemistry they have is undeniable, but is the heat sustainable? Will it burn out and what they are experiencing, is it just lust or really love. Only time will help them figure it out, if she is truly his game changer and he is someone she can trust to love her, unconditionally.

OMG, I F’loved this book. This is the first book I have read about the Nashville Assassins, but it won’t be my last. That being said, I believe some of the characters are in other books but this can definitely be read as a standalone. I loved Jude and his cocky attitude, Claire and her snarky quips , and the love Reese and Phillip showed Claire. This review could be pages long, yeah it is that good,  that I could go on and on about it.  There are smiles and tears and everything in between and when Phillip and Jude finally meet on the ice that was by far, my favorite scene. I will smile every time I hear the song Rude. Great job, again Toni Aleo, worthy of the Stanley Cup ;)!         *****5 stars*****

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Boarded by Love by Toni Aleo

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Jude Sinclair here, hockey player for the Bellevue Bullies and lover of all ladies. Hockey’s in my blood, and not to sound full of myself, but I’m good at it…really good. The draft is within my reach—it’s mine to take—but that’s not the only reason people know my name. They know me because of my way with women. They know the score, and I aim to please. I just tend to stay away from repeat performances. In other words, I don’t do relationships beyond my family and friends. I’m happy with life. However, I should warn you that my story and how I see it playing out is about to change due to a certain redhead on campus.

Boarded by Love by Toni Aleo

Boarded by Love by Toni Aleo

Coming September 8th, 2014!

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Jude Sinclair here, hockey player for the Bellevue Bullies and lover of all ladies. Hockey’s in my blood, and not to sound full of myself, but I’m good at it…really good. The draft is within my reach—it’s mine to take—but that’s not the only reason people know my name. They know me because of my way with women. They know the score, and I aim to please. I just tend to stay away from repeat performances. In other words, I don’t do relationships beyond my family and friends. I’m happy with life. However, I should warn you that my story and how I see it playing out is about to change due to a certain redhead on campus.

She’s beautiful. Stunning. Breathtaking.

She’s my game changer.

He’s trouble from the moment I see him. I don’t know what I’m thinking, but from the moment I meet his gaze, I’m his. It’s a scary feeling.

I’ve never trusted anyone outside my aunt and uncle—and even that took months. I didn’t have it easy growing up. My mom was usually strung out, and she didn’t give me a second thought. Drugs and the men who paid her were more important to her. It was horrible, but I’m stronger today. Because of my past, security is what I need most. Money assures me that I can take care of myself today, tomorrow, and next month. I don’t want to ever be hungry or go without again, so I work hard for every penny.

Oh, by the way, I’m Claire Anderson. I’m a hard-studying sophomore at the University of Bellevue, dancer for the school dance team, and a burlesque dancer at a club, but that’s my secret.

You may think you know how our story ends, but you have no clue. It’s not easy falling in love… or living happily ever after. At first it may seem so, but when is anything worth having ever won without a fight?

Especially when you’re boarded by love.

That's What He Said Thursday - Boarded by Love by Toni Aleo

“So I heard you want to dance with somebody,” I say teasingly.
She laughs. “Maybe. You the man for the job?”
I find myself nodding like a fool. “I could be the heat you’re looking for.”
Shaking her head, she looks away. “Didn’t I say you were trouble?”
“You did,” I say and I take a step closer. “But I think you are going to ignore that and take advantage of me.”

-Jude to Claire

Boarded by Love by Toni Aleo

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Jude Sinclair here, hockey player for the Bellevue Bullies and lover of all ladies. Hockey’s in my blood and, not to sound full of myself, but I’m good at it... really good. The draft is within my reach—it’s mine to take—but that’s not the only reason people know my name. They know me because of my way with woman. They know the score, and I aim to please. I just tend to stay away from repeat performances. In other words, I don’t do relationships above my family and friends. I’m happy with life. However, I should warn you that my story and how I see it playing out is about to change due to a certain redhead on campus.

Whiskey Prince by Toni Aleo ***Rafflecopter***

WHISKEY PRINCE IS AVAILABLE!

Take a risk.
Do something drastic.
Fall in love.

When Amberlyn Reilly loses her mother, her whole world comes crashing down. Having been caretaker to her for most of her teenage years, Amberlyn is inexperienced in many aspects of life. She hasn’t had time to live, have fun, or enjoy even the little things. It’s only when a letter from her mother, asking her to fulfill three things, sends her off to Ireland to live a life she never thought possible that she begins to heal.

Declan O’Callaghan was born and raised in Ireland and has his family’s legendary whiskey in his veins. He’s shy and not a fan of the pressure and spotlight that comes with his family name, or the title he was given at birth—the Whiskey Prince. Declan knows just what he wants and that is to take over the family dynasty, but when his father gives him an ultimatum, everything he’s worked for could come undone in the blink of an eye.

With six months to get married, the reclusive Declan spots Amberlyn across a lake and instantly feels the need to know her. Soon, the two find themselves traveling down a path neither expected. However, like any road, there are bumps and side streets to derail them. Can Declan help find the pieces that will make Amberlyn whole again? And will Amberlyn stay or run when she learns of Declan’s deadline of marriage?

Cover Reveal: Whiskey Prince by Toni Aleo

Take a risk.
Do something drastic.
Fall in love.


When Amberlyn Reilly loses her mother, her whole world comes crashing down. Having been caretaker to her for most of her teenage years, Amberlyn is inexperienced in many aspects of life. She hasn’t had time to live, have fun, or enjoy even the little things. It’s only when a letter from her mother, asking her to fulfill three things, sends her off to Ireland to live a life she never thought possible that she begins to heal.