Monday, May 18, 2020

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - Ryder's Guardian (Maiden Voyage #1) by TL Travis & Ann Lister

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Release Blitz & Excerpt:
Ryder's Guardian by Ann Lister & TL Travis

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Maiden Voyage, Book 1


For Maiden Voyage guitarist, Ryder Hampton, life is great. He and his bandmates are embarking upon an epic European double headlining tour with their friends from Social Sinners with the band Embrace the Fear opening for them.

Since joining Maiden Voyage in his twenties, Ryder’s life has been a whirlwind of the cliched, “Sex, drugs and monumental doses of Rock ‘n Roll. And he’s loved every minute of it from the sold out shows to the revolving door of bed partners.

Max Hightower has always been a team player. Whether it was working with his team in the Marines or now with the private security company, Ventura Security. These days, his job was to have the backs of a band of musicians. One band member in particular he'd allowed to get too close and now emotions were involved.

Ryder Hampton had left his mark on Max's closed-off heart and now Max's job was in jeopardy. Falling for your principal wasn't safe – nor smart. Neither was missing the mark on protecting him and now Max was guilty of both. The security detail he'd begged his boss for had turned out to be the one that could ruin him and shatter his heart too. Max couldn't allow either option to happen.


Maiden Voyage series must be read in order as each book starts where the last one ended but is from another band members point of view:

1 – Ryder’s Guardian
2 – Derek’s Destiny
3 – Jaxson’s Nemesis
4 – Shadow’s Light



 

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My Rating - 5 Stars!


Oh, how I love Ryder's Guardian, the first book in the Maiden Voyage series by TL Travis and Ann Lister. 

As an avid fan of both authors, who each excel in writing fabulous rock romances, I have been excited for this one since it was announced. And it is everything I was hoping it would be!

I love these guys and their large groups of friends, who are like family. From the very start, I felt like I was back with my own family. They are all fantastic characters who I have come to love over the years. 

This book is the romance between Max and Ryder. Cue the boss/employee, rock god/bodyguard tropes. They are super sweet, funny, and cute as a couple. Their story is hot and romantic, as well as full of action and danger, as they have to deal with a stalker. 

Of course, the forbidden aspect of their relationship adds to the fun with the secrets and sneaking around. 

The writing style is fabulous, as this writing duo crafts multi-layered, interesting, and lovable characters. The storyline is riveting, leaving me up late into the night to finish in one sitting. 

As I mentioned before, with the large group of friends, it is the continued involvement of past characters that make this book so special. These authors have managed to bring together several series, entwining them perfectly. 

And then later, later they go and practically rip my heart out! Commence emotion overload. I am not mentioning specifics, but be warned. 

As a fan of music myself, I love the following lines. "People liked songs that resonated within them...Everyone assimilates lyrics to events in their lives...We are drawn to songs, to lyrics that call out to us for one reason or another..."

Ryder's Guardian is an amazing addition to the resumes of TL Travis and Ann Lister. If you are a fan or rocker romances, this is a must read. I know I'll be adding it to my re-read list and anxiously anticipating the next book in the series.




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        I slid into the plush hotel robe and slippers. As soon as I opened the bedroom door, the wonderful aroma wafting from our food assaulted my senses, “That smells so damn good.” After removing the chrome dome shell that covered it, it instantly made the room smell even better. The plate was packed full and I for one was more than thankful for that. I plopped my tired ass down and dug in and couldn’t help the erotic noises escaping me. “This is better than any orgasm.”
        “Then you’re doing it wrong,” Max said, his eyes were glued to my lips.
“Really? Do tell,” I leaned back in the chair, seductively licking the grease from my fingers while keeping my eyes trained on his, waiting for his insightful explanation. He was taking far too long to spit it out, so I decided to…test his comfort level. I slung my leg over the arm of the chair. The robe slid down, barely covering my junk and leaving my left thigh fully exposed. His eyes heated, even more, than they already were. Through the material I cupped my dick, slowly sliding my hand up it, “please, continue,” I urged him.
        Max growled, standing up so abruptly that the chair went sailing backwards and before I could draw my next breath, he had me pinned where I sat. “Tease me again brat, and you won’t be able to sit for a week.”
        “Promises, promises,” I tsked, poking the bear. Probably not the wisest of decisions but I wasn’t backing down from it. No way, no how. I’d take whatever the big guy dished out.
        Up and over his shoulder I went, across the room in three long strides before my body landed on the bed, “Don’t move,” Max warned me, stripping the belt from around the bathrobe I was wearing. He secured my wrists tightly before flipping me over. The robe was now pushed up my back pooling just below my shoulder blades and putting my ass on full display, “I’ve dealt with spoiled brats before, immature as they were, they still knew not to push me. Now I find myself in a very precarious position with you and it seems I need to teach you a lesson, Ryder.”
        Over my shoulder I stared as he rolled his sleeves up and sat down, pulling me across his lap. “Ryder, I need you to count with me. If you don’t keep an accurate and timely count, I’ll add another swat for every number you pause on. Understood?” When I didn’t respond his hand landed across my right ass cheek with a resounding slap filling the air.
        “Fuck!” I yelled.
        “For having to repeat myself, the number has now gone from five to ten. Again I ask, do you understand me Ryder?”

 

 



TL Travis & Ann Lister enjoy weaving erotic webs that transport their readers into the stories they tell.  They love to hear how they get swept away and are held captive with each turn of the page.
To learn more about their literary works, please visit their websites.



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About Ann:

Ann Lister is a native New Englander currently living in Florida with her husband. She has pulled details from her years living in the New England area and uses many local settings and landmarks in her novels.

After graduating art school, marrying, and raising two daughters, she established her own video production company. Her nearly two decades working in video production included work within the music industry and won her a coveted Telly Award. Her 'behind-the-scenes' exposure to the music world and her love of rock music is the inspiration for her erotic rock star romances.

Her rock star romance, “Fall For Me”, Book One in The Rock Gods series, was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Award and Book Three, Make You Mine, established her as an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author. Her stories focus on what it truly means to love; love unconditionally, love without restrictions or labels, love without fear or judgment – to just simply love.


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About TL:

TL Travis is the published author of a plethora of LGBTQ+ Erotica and Erotic Romance musings that have earned her a “Best Selling Author” status in the US as well as Internationally. In her spare time, when she’s not weaving erotic webs, she enjoys fishing, wine tasting and people watching. Everyone has a story to tell, what would yours be? She’s rescued 4-legged souls in need for as long as she can remember, and would like to remind you to “Adopt, not shop.” Saving that lost soul may very well save yours too.

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