Monday, January 9, 2017
SNEAK PEEK into EGO MANIAC by Vi Keeland! #EXCERPT
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Friday, January 6, 2017
Backburn by Brandy L Rivers is #LIVE
Series: Combustible 4
Genre: Romantic Suspense
— SYNOPSIS —
Sometimes to control a fire you have to start one.
A string of arsons has Officer Marissa Cortez willing to pair up with an old flame in order to find the firebug. She’ll do her best to ignore the chemistry that has never died.
He realized his mistake in the midst of danger.
Seasoned fireman, Dave Metcalf, has a sea of regrets. The biggest was pushing his now ex-wife away while recovering from a bad fire. With her illness, his son comes to live with him again, giving him a new perspective.
Watching a comrade go down pushes Metcalf to help in the investigation.
The spark never died between Marissa and Metcalf. They’ll have to work together to find the culprit and end the wave of destruction sweeping Lakeridge.
He realized his mistake in the midst of danger.
Seasoned fireman, Dave Metcalf, has a sea of regrets. The biggest was pushing his now ex-wife away while recovering from a bad fire. With her illness, his son comes to live with him again, giving him a new perspective.
Watching a comrade go down pushes Metcalf to help in the investigation.
The spark never died between Marissa and Metcalf. They’ll have to work together to find the culprit and end the wave of destruction sweeping Lakeridge.
BACKBURN IS NOW LIVE!
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— COMBUSTIBLE SERIES —
NEW: BACKBURN, Book #4
— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —
Brandy L Rivers is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her two main series are Others of Edenton and Others of Seattle. She has also written a couple contemporary stories. An avid reader, Brandy has always loved writing. She became serious about it as a stay-at-home-mother. Her secret lair, guarded by a pint-sized pound puppy who imagines himself a hellhound, contains a file full of manuscripts she plans to edit and put out with new creations she is constantly dreaming up. Living in rainy Western Washington with her husband and three kids, Brandy is already working on future stories in each of the series, and several other projects.
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
STAY by AL Jackson Cover Reveal with a GIVEAWAY!
I’m Ash Evans.
The life of the party.
Hot. Rich. Charismatic.
A tattooed rock star with the world at my feet.
I burn through women faster than the strike of a match.
I’ve embraced my lifestyle and live it to the fullest.
Until the day my lifestyle caught up to me.
Willow Langston found me at my lowest.
Literally.
Facedown in a puddle of my own blood.
I owe her my life and I have three months to repay that debt.
What I never should have done was touch her. Kiss her. Take her to my bed.
Love wasn’t supposed to be a part of the equation.
I gave up that nasty complication a long damned time ago.
Now I want her more than my next breath.
But she doesn’t know what I know.
Do I leave to protect her? Or can I face my demons and ask her to Stay?
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE!
HEA Readers, here is a note from A.L. Jackson plus a short excerpt! I'm stinkin' excited for Ash's book!!! Squee!! This series...oh, my!! A MUST!!
– EXCERPT –
Her lips parted, and her expression churned in confusion.Lust. Need. Want. Fear.
All of them played out across her delicate features.
I shouldn’t have. I knew I shouldn’t. But there was nothing I could do to stop myself.
Always, always in the moment.
That was me.
I pressed her harder against the wall, my straining cock eager against her jean-clad pussy.
Desperate for friction.
Anxious for relief.
Everything sparked, and I could have sworn the room spun, the ground shifting below our feet.
She gasped out in surprise, eyes so damned wide. Her nails pricked where they dug into the flesh of my shoulders.
Hanging on.
What was this girl doing to me?
I leaned down, my mouth close to her ear. My voice came on a rough murmur. “Do you want me?”
– ABOUT THE AUTHOR –
Her bestselling series include THE REGRET SERIES, CLOSER TO YOU, as well as the newest BLEEDING STARS novels. Watch for the next installment STAND, coming Spring 2017.
If she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.
Be sure not to miss new releases and sales from A.L. Jackson - Sign up to receive her newsletter http://smarturl.it/NewsFromALJackson or text “aljackson” to 24587 to receive short but sweet updates on all the important news.
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
2016 Top 16 Favorite Books and Top Favorite Author of the Year!
Every year, this is probably the hardest list I make. According to Goodreads, I actually finished 71 books in 2016 and for the very first time, I completed my Reading Challenge! Waahoo!! Now, you can imagine how narrowing 71 books to only 16 was TOUGH. But, it seems I survived! That said, the following books are not listed in any particular order because let's be honest, figuring that out would've killed me for sure. 😏
——— 2016 TOP FAVORITE BOOKS ———
The Spirit Trilogy by d. Nichole King
I read these back-to-back and the emotional turmoil the trilogy, as a whole, caused me cannot be ignored. I can't break them up into individual books either. 😌
The Vixen & The Vet by Katy Regnery
I listened to the audiobook version of this book and OMG—it's a MUST! This was a six-star book for me, one that made me fall irrevocably in love!
Wait by A.L. Jackson
I bought all the released books in A.L. Jackson's Bleeding Stars series and I binged on them, back-to-back! I listened to the audiobook versions of each and Wait was hands-down my favorite (although all the rest are right behind it with full, five star ratings! In fact, look below!). Austin's story was my most anticipated one in the series!
Where the Lightning Strikes by A.L. Jackson
I've said this a thousand times before and I will say it once more: A.L. Jackson is the QUEEN of ANGST! Let me tell you, Lyrik's story was the epitome of an angst-driven novel! This was a six-star book for me, once more, by Ms. Jackson.
Conflicted by Lisa Suzanne
Now, this book was one quite out of my comfort zone and OMG it had my emotions on full speed! I was a mess!! If you read my review, you'll understand why. It was precisely because of all the emotions Lisa Suzanne evoked from me that I *had* to include this book here.
No Pants Required by Kim Karr
Kim Karr is one of the few authors I wholeheartedly trust to write a great book. When I started reading No Pants Required I had no idea what it was about, but I trusted that it would deliver. As always, Kim Karr proved me right!
Bedwrecker by Kim Karr
This one was a home-run from Kim Karr! Keen was delicious piece of man candy and Maggie was one of the wittiest characters I've ever read! Loved them!! Loved this book from page one!
Russian Tattoos Prisoner by Kat Shehata
Talk about a HOT Mafia Romance!! Holy cow! I devoured this book! It was seriously addictive! I cannot wait for book three to release! Ms. Shehata is killing me slowly with the wait!!
Royal Atlas by HJ Bellus
This is by far one of HJ's most emotional books, IMO. In fact, it reminded me a lot of Nicholas Sparks, and I mean that as a compliment!
Bossman by Vi Keeland
This book was pure perfection, in my opinion. The moment I finished reading it, I wanted to immediately start it all over again! Vi Keeland had me craving her words badly!
Playboy Pilot by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
Brilliant! Epic! Amazing! Penelope and Vi are *seriously* an author duo made in book heaven! I absolutely loved everything about this book! Eh-vree-thing!
Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
I started and finished this book in one sitting. In fact, I finished reading it at 5AM because it kept me up all night! There was angst, drama, sexy times...you name it, Vi & Penelope delivered!
Revenge by CA Harms
This was an EPIC ending to a phenomenal Romantic Suspense series! CA Harms nailed it with this one! I LOVED Josh and Gaby's story!
Frog Hollow by Savannah Blevins
This book is a MUST for any reader that enjoys Fantasy / Paranormal Romance novels! Once I started reading it, Savannah Blevins hooked me! I couldn't put down the book! I enjoyed the romance aspect of the book as much as I did the paranormal! And that ending? Everything I hoped it would be! I was a happy reader! Can't wait to check out book #2!
The Baller by Vi Keeland
In true Vi Keeland fashion, this book was un-put-downable! One thing I completely adored about this book was the hilarious banter bewteen Brody and Delilah! This was my very first book this year and it definitely kicked off my favorites list with a bang!
The Shadow by Sylvain Reynard
Sylvain Reynard is one of my most favorite authors EVER. His writing, to me, is real literature—a work of art—and The Shadow only solidified my opinion on the matter. I was completely mezmerized by this book!
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This year I decided to start a new tradition.
Based on my Top Favorites List, I will be picking a TOP FAVORITE AUTHOR of the YEAR. This author must have at least 1 book in the Top Favorite Books list in order to qualify, of course.
Now, this year, based on the amount of books this author has on my list, I'd say it's clear as day she deserves the title.
So....
2016's TOP FAVORITE AUTHOR is......
💕💕💕 Vi Keeland is my #1 go-to author. Without even reading her blurbs, I automatically purchase her books. I don't give it a second thought—Ms. Keeland releases a book, I buy it. It's as easy as 1,2,3 or the A,B,Cs. There hasn't been a time where I've rated any of her books anything less than five stars. She never disappoints and always manages to blow me away with each new novel. Just when I think her books can't possibly get any better, she goes and surpasses herself! Seriously! This author is brilliantly talented and I hope she NEVER STOPS WRITING. If that day ever came, it would be a very, very sad day for all bookworms everywhere.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
OUT OF BEAT by Cassandra Giovanni BOOK REVIEW
OUT OF BEAT by Cassandra Giovanni
Boys of Fallout, Book #1
New Adult Romance
— SYNOPSIS —Danny 'Madman' Maddox isn’t supposed to make Skylar Haze's heart beat out of rhythm.
At least not anymore.
She hasn't seen that boyish face, always covered in a five o'clock shadow, dimpled smile and teasing hazel eyes since the day he left to go on tour with her brother Joey's band. Now with a major record label backing them the band is in need of a bit of help, and when Joey asks Skylar to be the band's photographer, she can't help but say yes.
Of course, Joey doesn’t know about that forbidden kiss.
The one Skylar hopes Danny’s forgotten.
But can she?
One smile and she finds herself slipping again.
But he’s the drummer, and he’s beaten her heart before.
And she won’t let it happen again.
— PURCHASE —
— REVIEW: 4.5 STARS —
Between unpacking (we bought a house!) and the holidays, my reading time SUFFERED...greatly. Much to my dismay, it took me quite a bit longer to finish reading this book. Boo, I know!! But finally, after sneaking in some much needed and overdue reading time, I finished!
I must say, I really enjoyed Danny and Sky's *heartwarming* story. From their teenage years, they shared an intense and undeniable connection that would undoubtedly withstand the test of time. I knew it. Their chemistry only got stronger as the years passed and while they both had deep scars, they only brought them closer. They bonded even more. While situations caused Danny to not be there for Sky at a very crucial and heartbreaking time, he was there to help her heal. And in many ways, she was as well for him.
One of the things I love most about Cassandra's writing is how she not only tells us a story, but she shows us one. She creates storylines and secondary characters that bring everything full circle...that bring a book to life. You can't help but feel emotionally invested in these different journeys and root for happy endings. I was walking alongside the characters through every up and down, twist and turn. I've noticed that always happens while I'm reading one of Ms. Giovanni's novels.
I cannot wait to see more of these characters! Seriously! Joey, Aaron, Zack—such great guys! Funny, witty, sexy, down to earth, and completely realistic and relatable. They were my "brothers" too! One other thing I loved about them was that while they were in a band and they'd gotten pretty famous, there wasn't any made up or unnecessary drama that's usually involved in books with musicians. Issues within this book went beyond drama. They were real, heartbreaking situations that brought all of the characters together.
All in all, a great read and one I recommend you pick up!
— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —
Cassandra doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t writing. In fact, the first time she was published was when she was seven years old and won a contest to be published in an American Girl Doll novel. Since then Cassandra has written more novels than she can count and put just as many in the circular bin. Her personal goal with her writing is to show the reader the character’s stories through their dialogue and actions instead of just telling the reader what is happening. She writes various genres but is most well known for her New Adult novels in various sub-genres including contemporary romance, and speculative fiction. In addition to being a published author, Cassandra is a full-time successful financial marketer and part-time photographer. When she’s not making the characters in her head come to life she either has her bow and arrows or long board skateboard in hand. She’s happily married to the man of her dreams and they live in the rolling hills of New England with their dogs, Bubski and Kanga.
Cassandra Giovanni is published by Show n’ot Tell Publishing based out of Connecticut, USA.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
CUFFED by Dani René is LIVE! @DaniReneAuthor
Series: Falling Stars Duet Book #1
Genres: Erotic Romance
— SYNOPSIS —
When Dane Brawley whips out his cuffs,
there’s only one thing I can do… relent.
When Jasmine Archer purrs my name,
there’s only one thing I can do… relent.
He’s got talent’s I didn’t think a man could possess.
She’s got a body I could get addicted to.
Will one night be enough?
Or will Hollywood’s newest star and Los Angeles’ sexy officer find forever in the City of Angels?
*This is book one in the duet and has no cliffhanger. Each book will feature a different couple. This is a short, dirty read. 18+ ONLY due to a filthy mouthed alpha and explicit sex scenes.
— PURCHASE —
— ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dani René —
Hey darlings,
I am an indie author and freelance graphic designer. I started focusing on writing in January 2015 and after a few fan fiction stories, I decided to publish Ace of Harts it was my first full length novella. On a daily basis I have a few hundred characters, storylines, and ideas floating around in my mind. If I am not on Pinterest or Instagram looking for my next muse, you can find me on Twitter or Facebook. So head on over, I love meeting new readers and authors.
When I am in the cave, I am happiest. If you can’t find me sitting behind my trusty MacBook writing about hot alpha males, I am probably drinking coffee at a coffee shop, or wine tasting one of the few hundred wine farms in my home city of Cape Town, in South Africa.
I have an addiction to reading (who doesn’t?), TV series, music, tattoos, chocolate, and ice cream. I am constantly looking for a new book to get lost in and new book boyfriend to fall in love with. My favorite authors include – M Never, K Webster, KL Kreig, Meghan March, and that’s just to name a few!
Much love xo
Website: www.authordanirene.com
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/b88H4n
Monday, December 19, 2016
Book Review of ROYAL ATLAS by @HJBellus
by HJ Bellus, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
— SYNOPSIS —
Love struck me at the early age of five. The boy turned into a man, and I fell even deeper. Guy Webb had no idea my fragile heart belonged to him for so many years. He was too busy being my brother’s best friend and a star on the football field. He was my daydream, and consumed every single thought, but he was always one step from my reach.
Beartooth Ranch was our home. The rich ranch land raised us, fostered our laughs, losses, and even gained a new family member when Guy moved in for his sophomore year of high school.
I hid my love for years. But now he’s back. Guy Webb returned a broken soldier after serving his country all over the atlas. And now it’s my job to help him heal.
My family lost everything with his return and I can only hope I survive it.
— PURCHASE —
Beartooth Ranch was our home. The rich ranch land raised us, fostered our laughs, losses, and even gained a new family member when Guy moved in for his sophomore year of high school.
I hid my love for years. But now he’s back. Guy Webb returned a broken soldier after serving his country all over the atlas. And now it’s my job to help him heal.
My family lost everything with his return and I can only hope I survive it.
— PURCHASE —
— REVIEW: 5 STARS —
Emotional and heartbreakingly beautiful.
This book's layout—the idea behind how the story was told, was very clever. It instantly reminded me of Nicholas Sparks, and I mean that as a very high compliment. To me, it's something he would do!
I loved Guy and Molly's story. It made me cry A LOT, laugh (so many smart-ass remarks!), and swoon. This was truly a good and emotional read, one you need to check out. I'd say it's HJ Bellus' best book, although I'm sure she'll wreck us even more with her next installment!
"I'd give you the world, Molly."
These characters, all of them, were very relate-able, down to earth, and funny. I connected with them from the very beginning which only made my emotions run on high even more while reading. And man, they sure went through a load of obstacles!
Guy Webb had a long road ahead of him and Molly did too. It was incredibly sad reading how much they were hurting! Their emotions and situations were written and developed very well, painfully so. That said, seeing their relationship blossom and seeing them both heal as the book progressed was heartwarming and completely fulfilling.
*Sigh* This was such a great book!!! It caused quite the book hangover afterwards!
Fair warning, though: Royal Atlas will make you cry, and more than once! (Totally worth it towards the end!)
"My world is complete now..."
— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —
USA Today Best Selling Author, HJ Bellus is a small town girl who loves the art of storytelling. When not making readers laugh or cry, she's a part-time livestock wrangler that can be found in the middle of Idaho, shot gunning a beer while listening to some Miranda Lambert on her Beats and rocking out in her boots.
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