Tape to Tape ~ The Venom Series 3 by: V.L. Locey

Tape to Tape

The Venom Series 3

By: V.L. Locey

The best part about reading Vicki’s books is the fact that not only do I get sports, I get romance. That is what I like best about reading her books. It puts a whole new kick on the taste, and it makes it so much more interesting. 

This time we get to spend time with Coach Dot West, or better known as “The Shadow.”

 Now Dot is a woman who likes to do everything on her own, and doesn’t want nor need help from anyone, and she likes it that way. She doesn’t want to have to look back and say, “Yeah I wouldn’t be here if it was for so and so.” Dot wants to be the one take all the credit for making it on her own.

But we all know when we least expect it, a man walks in, am I right, or am I right?

Dot meets this guy, known as Theo, and I must admit, his description made me lick my lips. And by the sounds of Theo, I think he even knows he is a looker, too.

Anyway, Theo is a former goalie for the Wildcats, and is now a co-host of a very controversial radio sports talk show. The show is based in Philly, which is of course of the Venom. 

Well one day, Dot ends up losing her cool and calls in to the show. Now you know us women, we are usually famous for the last word. But this ends up back firing, and the smug fool that Theo is, gets Dot into the chair of the radio station.

Dot has always been one to keep her guard up, she doesn’t feel that needs or wants a man in her life, but the sparks ignite, and she can’t help but feel drawn toward Theo. There is just something about him. 

She keeps trying to tell herself no, but her heart keeps telling her to go for it. Dot has a hard decision to make, with this truly exciting story of eye opening romance.

This book “Tape to Tape” is truly a five star read, I could feel the stubbornness in Dot as I read, and I could so relate. She is an amazing woman, who truly wants to be her own individual, and wants to give no one else credit. A lot of women are strong like this, today. 

This is truly a very emotional read, and you can feel the vibes as you read it! I loved every moment of this book, and I think that you the readers will too! Vicki is truly a great sporty story teller!

Here are my questions for Vicki:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?

I just love a good saucy couple. You know, the kind who start out snapping and snarling at each other, but end up realizing that they belong together, despite some obstacles. That’s Dot and Theo. It usually takes me about a month to write a 50K novel, sometimes more or less.

2. What are you working on now?

At the moment I’m working on an M/M hockey romance called Open Net, which is part of a planned duology.

3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters?

I can do better! I have a whole Pinterest board filled with images of Dot, Theo, and other characters and settings!

https://www.pinterest.com/vllocey/tape-to-tape/

4. Obviously, you like hockey, but how hard is it to write about it too?

For me writing the hockey action is pretty easy, since I watch SO much hockey. Generally, I try to plan out what happens on the ice beforehand. This way I can lead the reader through the action. In a way it’s like choreographing a dance only the dancing is on ice.

5. What led you to writing?

I actually started writing seriously because I had seen a movie and disliked how it was presented. I sat down and in a fit of anger, wrote my first fan fiction. After realizing I could put down the stories bouncing around inside my head, I buckled down and started dedicating myself to pursuing my dream. So I like to kiddingly say that Brian Singer is the reason I started writing.

6. What is your favorite book of all time?

Oh boy, there are too many that I love to pick just one. I might be able to narrow it down to a few favorites. Outlander for sure as well as the Black Dagger Brotherhood novels. I reread them all the time.

7. Have you ever met any other authors? How about famous hockey players?

I haven’t met any other authors in person yet, but I am headed to an event outside of Pittsburgh in March so I’m looking forward meeting some of my online friends there! As for hockey players, no, I haven’t met any famous ones yet. The next time I’m in New York for a game, I plan to linger around outside MSG until I get to meet at least one darn Ranger!

8. What are your hobbies?

I like to read, walk, do yoga, and play video games.

9. Is hockey as bloody as they make it out to be on TV? (And I mean for parents too)

It’s not nearly as bloody as it used to be. The league is trying to cut back on the fisticuffs, but there are still fights on occasion. It’s a part of the game. Some fans love it and some hate it. The age of the goon (a player who is on the team solely for his size and fists) is pretty much over. Hockey is now more about skill and speed now and less about punching people.

10. Please share with us your social media links and book links:

Author Links:

Website: http://vlloceyauthor.com/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/VL-Locey/124405447678452

Twitter- https://twitter.com/vllocey

Pinterest-http://www.pinterest.com/vllocey/

Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5807700.V_L_Locey

My blog- http://thoughtsfromayodelinggoatherder.blogspot.com/

Amazon-http://tinyurl.com/zt8vncq

Smashwords-https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/646762

B&N-http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tape-to-tape-v-l-locey/1124036811?ean=2940153103211

Kobo-https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/tape-to-tape-the-venom-series-3

Tape to Tape by V.L. Locey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The best part about reading Vicki’s books is the fact that not only do I get sports, I get romance. That is what I like best about reading her books. It puts a whole new kick on the taste, and it makes it so much more interesting.

This time we get to spend time with Coach Dot West, or better known as “The Shadow.”

Now Dot is a woman who likes to do everything on her own, and doesn’t want nor need help from anyone, and she likes it that way. She doesn’t want to have to look back and say, “Yeah I wouldn’t be here if it was for so and so.” Dot wants to be the one take all the credit for making it on her own.

But we all know when we least expect it, a man walks in, am I right, or am I right?

Dot meets this guy, known as Theo, and I must admit, his description made me lick my lips. And by the sounds of Theo, I think he even knows he is a looker, too.

Anyway, Theo is a former goalie for the Wildcats, and is now a co-host of a very controversial radio sports talk show. The show is based in Philly, which is of course of the Venom.

Well one day, Dot ends up losing her cool and calls in to the show. Now you know us women, we are usually famous for the last word. But this ends up back firing, and the smug fool that Theo is, gets Dot into the chair of the radio station.

Dot has always been one to keep her guard up, she doesn’t feel that needs or wants a man in her life, but the sparks ignite, and she can’t help but feel drawn toward Theo. There is just something about him.

She keeps trying to tell herself no, but her heart keeps telling her to go for it. Dot has a hard decision to make, with this truly exciting story of eye opening romance.

This book “Tape to Tape” is truly a five star read, I could feel the stubbornness in Dot as I read, and I could so relate. She is an amazing woman, who truly wants to be her own individual, and wants to give no one else credit. A lot of women are strong like this, today.

This is truly a very emotional read, and you can feel the vibes as you read it! I loved every moment of this book, and I think that you the readers will too! Vicki is truly a great sporty story teller!

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Stripped Bounty By Dorothy F. Shaw

Stripped Bounty

By: Dorothy F. Shaw

As most of you may already know, Dorothy is one of my most favorite Authors out there. She is one of the very few who can make me…um imagine what I am reading physically, and keep me wanting more.

Today I come to you with a brand new book released today, August 9, 2016 called “Stripped Bounty.” And wish to share my details of how this book landed on my palette.

Rosie had a husband, and he was a drug running bad boy. Now she works at Deuce’s strip club, since her husband has died, hoping to make a new and fresh start. The money sure seems easy enough with her body. 

While on the pole often, Rose would gaze into the audience. She would see Badger the head bouncer, watching her, and she would often admire his masculine body. Although to Rosie, Badger just seemed like a dangerous hunk. She just wasn’t into that.

Badger would love to find out what Rosie is like, but he somehow feels she is just like all of the other women at Deuce’s. But something about her sexy body parts, they just keep calling to him, which he just can’t look away, no matter how hard he tries. 

The thing about Badger that is different from most, is that he is one that likes his women submissive. But some woman like that, don’t they?

Once Badger finally gets his prize, Rosie into his bed, low and behold the dead husband’s killer comes back into the picture. But now it’s too late, because Rosie has bonded with Badger, and he wants to keep her all to himself. And in order to do so, he must also keep her safe. 

If you know Dorothy, you know you will require a B.O.B. (Battery operated boyfriend) or a man, once you have completed this book, if not during. Her books are made and written to satisfy you, in every sense of the way. “Stripped Bounty” as with any and all of Dorothy’s books, is a five star read. This is a beautiful love story with shoot ‘em ups, and all. I loved every inch of this book, and as always I will be awaiting the next book by Dorothy’s book. 

My questions for Dorothy:

1. What made you write this and how long did it take you?

I actually plotted the story about 5 or so years ago, but it sat it my files waiting to be written until last year. It took me just over three months to write the book. 

2. Who designed the cover of this book?

The cover artist is Kelli Martin. The spine and back cover for the print version was added by my ex-husband, Terry "Wookie" Hoffman

3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of your characters?

Here’s a good image of Rosie. She’s tall, slender, and all natural. Long dark hair - in my head she is quite beautiful, and this stock photo, is very close to what I see her as in my head.

I don’t have an image of Badger, other than what you see on the cover. But…here’s the description in my head:

Dark hair, some salt and pepper. Close cropped. Thick beard, salt and pepper as well. Light brown eyes. Chiseled jaw. Laugh lines around

eyes. 6’2”. 230 bulky muscled frame. And tattoos. Yum, right? 

4. What makes you desire to write?

This is a hard question to answer. I’ve come to a point in my writing that I can’t NOT write. It’s a thing inside of me that I have both a love and hate relationship with. Writing has been the hardest thing I have ever done - but I would never want to stop. 

5. What is your favorite book of all time?

‘Walk Through Cold Fire” by Cyn Dforshay-Lunsford - This book changed me. 

6. What is your favorite book of your own that you have written?

Stripped Bounty is by far my most favorite book written. I’m not just saying that because its just released either. Truly, this book was hard for me to write. Its different than my normal romance book, and at times I felt like I couldn’t finish it. At one point, I even felt like I hated the book. But now? Now, I love it. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT. 

7. Have you ever met any Authors IRL? If so please share with us your favorite meeting of one of your RL meetings of a fellow Author:

I have had the honor and privilege of meeting more authors than I can count. And I’ve also gotten to meet my most favorite author. I don’t normally get fangirly when I meet an author, but when I met my MOST favorite, J.R. Ward, I was tongue tied, and nervous and grateful I hadn’t had breakfast. The coolest part about meeting her, was that she remembered me from a former nickname I used to use from her online book signings. 

I thought I might die... 

8. What all have you learned thus far from your writing career?

That just writing the book is only the beginning. The marketing, and the work and time it takes to promote that book (after all the work was done to edit it and get it to market) is something I was not prepared for. 

9. What are you working on now?

I’m about to get back to writing book 4 in The Donnellys - Jaded Heart 

10. What all education have you had?

High school and some college. I am a bonafide "climb the corporate ladder" girl. Some call me Tenacious. I think it probably fits me. 

11. Please share with us your social media and book links:

http://www.dorothyfshaw.com/

https://www.facebook.com/DorothyFShaw

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDorothyFShaw/

https://twitter.com/DorothyFShaw

Buy links for Stripped Bounty:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stripped-Bounty-Dorothy-F-Shaw-ebook/dp/B01J26O6NE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469678449&sr=8-1&keywords=stripped+bounty#nav-subnav

Barnes and Noble: (Coming soon. I’ll have this available at midnight on the 9th.)

        iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/stripped-bounty/id1137853216?mt=11

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/stripped-bounty

12. Anything to add:

Wolf is getting his own book. *Wink* 

Stripped Bounty by Dorothy F. Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As most of you may already know, Dorothy is one of my most favorite Authors out there. She is one of the very few who can make me…um imagine what I am reading physically, and keep me wanting more.

Today I come to you with a brand new book released today, August 9, 2016 called “Stripped Bounty.” And wish to share my details of how this book landed on my palette.

Rosie had a husband, and he was a drug running bad boy. Now she works at Deuce’s strip club, since her husband has died, hoping to make a new and fresh start. The money sure seems easy enough with her body.

While on the pole often, Rose would gaze into the audience. She would see Badger the head bouncer, watching her, and she would often admire his masculine body. Although to Rosie, Badger just seemed like a dangerous hunk. She just wasn’t into that.

Badger would love to find out what Rosie is like, but he somehow feels she is just like all of the other women at Deuce’s. But something about her sexy body parts, they just keep calling to him, which he just can’t look away, no matter how hard he tries.

The thing about Badger that is different from most, is that he is one that likes his women submissive. But some woman like that, don’t they?

Once Badger finally gets his prize, Rosie into his bed, low and behold the dead husband’s killer comes back into the picture. But now it’s too late, because Rosie has bonded with Badger, and he wants to keep her all to himself. And in order to do so, he must also keep her safe.

If you know Dorothy, you know you will require a B.O.B. (Battery operated boyfriend) or a man, once you have completed this book, if not during. Her books are made and written to satisfy you, in every sense of the way. “Stripped Bounty” as with any and all of Dorothy’s books, is a five star read. This is a beautiful love story with shoot ‘em ups, and all. I loved every inch of this book, and as always I will be awaiting the next book by Dorothy’s book.



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