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Love and Other Games Blog Tour - Review and Giveaway

Hi everyone! I have a stop on the Love and Other Games Blog Tour today. There is a review of the book and a giveaway for you all.

Love and Other Games
By: Ana Blaze, Melinda Dozier, Aria Kane & Kara Leigh Miller

Blurb
LOVE AND OTHER GAMES is a collection of four sexy new adult stories centered around athletes competing in the Winter Games by Ana Blaze, Melinda Dozier, Aria Kane, and Kara Leigh Miller. 

Worth More Than Gold by Ana Blaze 
Amy Pierce, the klutzy sister and manager of America’s Skating Sweetheart, is used to being invisible. But when a friend drags her to a party near the Olympic Village, Amy catches the eye of a sexy Norwegian ski jumper. It’s a magical night, but an awkward next morning has her running. 

Everyone knows Erik Andresen’s best shot at an individual medal was back in 2010, before an injury pulled him from the competition. He’s there for his team, but a hot night and a remarkable final training session have him wondering if a gorgeous good-luck charm could give him another chance at the podium. 

With a little bit of luck, these two might have a shot at something worth more than gold. 

Trouble with Gold by Melinda Dozier 
US snowboarder and notorious prankster, Ty (Trouble) Madsen is only getting a taste of his own medicine when his Olympic teammates shackle him to a fence wearing nothing but his boxers. 

Reception and protocol volunteer, Nadia Hoffman, gets up close and personal with the sexy snowboarder to rescue him, but she's not the kind of girl who lets her hormones get in her way. A professional performance could help her land her dream job at Olympics Committee Headquarters, but her new assignment supervising the rambunctious US Snowboarding Team is making that difficult. Can she see behind the snowman in the community center bathroom and into the warm heart of the man everyone calls Trouble? 

The Girl behind the Gold by Aria Kane 
Greek aerial skier Lia Milonas’s parents are about to lose the family farm. Saving it means medaling and landing a huge sponsor. While her no-nonsense attitude has her well on her way to a medal, it hasn’t won her a place in fans' hearts. 

“Come back with a story that will make readers cry, or don’t come back.” This is what Brandon James’ boss told him before he left New York to cover the Winter Games for Moment Magazine. With a wink and a smile, he can charm his way into any invite-only party, but that career-making story is nowhere to be found – until he meets Lia. 

The two strike a deal that should get them both what they want - but neither would have guessed they’d also find what they need. 

Ice Gold by Kara Leigh Miller 
Colton Campbell thrives on the fast paced, adrenaline rushed lifestyle of being an Olympic hockey player. 

Despite Brenna Jessup's abhorrence for the games and the athletes, she's hand-picked as the official photographer for the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team. 

When a faux pas by Brenna almost costs Colton his career, she owes him. Too bad for her, Colton doesn't want apologies -- he wants retribution! And he knows just how to get it -- and her -- in the process.

My Review
Worth More Than Gold by Ana Blaze
I really liked Amy and how Erik really teaches her to loosen up some. She has taken life so serious because she has had to and quit taking time for herself. He is a sexy joker who likes to show her he can be serious but he likes to have fun as well. Erik also is getting to the point to where he needs to think about what to do after the Olympics. They both really are a good match for each other.



Ice Gold by Kara Leigh Miller 
I love this story. Breena has to go photograph the US hockey team and really doesn't want to. She doesn't like athletes and wants no part of them. Her job is at stake so she has to do as they ask.She is very serious. Colton is a player and never denies it. He is the hotshot everyone is counting on and he wants Breena. She thinks he is wanting a fling but he shows her different. There is several funny moments that I loved. Breena gets revenge in a few ways even she didn't think she would.



The Girl behind the Gold by Aria Kane 
Lia has never been real popular with fans and if she doesn't change her family could lose it's farm. She just doesn't know how to be personal and open about her self. She likes to hold things in. Brandon has to get a story or else. One no one else has. He tricks Lia but quickly grows to care for her. He teaches her some things and he does help her even when she won't speak to him. At first I didn't like him but he grew on me.



Trouble with Gold by Melinda Dozier 
Ty or Trouble as he is called is the perfect man for his nickname. He is always in trouble and loves to have fun. Nadia never has fun and only works. She will do anything to make her father proud even if it cost her her happiness. Ty thinks she is his luck and will do whatever to get her to give him a chance. These two are also wonderful together.

Overall
I really enjoyed all the stories and liked all the characters. Each book features the Olympics and a little luck as well. The stories all have the hot factor I enjoy but also have the love at first moment feel to them. I know lots of people don't like instant love stories but these work. If you want a hot story and characters who show you at times opposites do attract try this one.

4 out of 5 Stars

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Author Info and Links

Aria Kane is a recovering mechanical engineer and romance writer. As a military brat, she grew up all over the country, but now lives in sunny Florida with a 60 lb mutt who thinks he's a chihuahua.

Kara Leigh Miller
Born and raised in the small town of Mexico, New York, Kara was an only child who was forced to find ways to entertain herself. Playing make believe with her Barbie dolls and stuffed animals was her first real taste of storytelling before she became old enough to develop a love affair with the written word.

In early 2010, Kara picked up her very first romance novel, and she was instantly hooked. She loves to write contemporary romance, new adult, and young adult romance. Currently she has several full-length novels in the works, a series of novellas, and a handful of short stories. Kara is an active member of the CNY Creative Writers Café and the CNY Romance Writers.

Today, Kara resides in New Haven, New York with her husband, five kids, and three cats. When she's not reading or writing, she's thinking about reading and writing. And when she's not doing that, she's spending time with her family and friends. 

Recently, Kara has taken on the position of Managing Editor for the Surge Imprint at Anaiah Press, LLC -- a Christian fiction press. She's working exclusively in the young adult and new adult line. 

Melinda Dozier lives in Guatemala, Central America, with her husband, three boys and German Shepherd. She enjoys being the queen of her household and dreams of being pampered fully by her boys once they’re grown. Learn more about her at

Ana Blaze
Ana lives just outside Washington DC with her very supportive husband and three rather demanding cats. She loves the ocean, Indian food, Ikea, and cooking. Ana admits to watching too much television and she swears that someday she’s going to learn how to play the guitar resting on the bookshelf in her office. 

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