Sunday, March 9, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Review and Excerpt: Damaged by Nina D'Angelo
Hi everyone! Today we'll be going over Damaged by Nina D'Angelo and I also have an excerpt to share with you!
Damaged (Outlaws Series #1) by Nina D'Angelo
Publication Date- February 28th, 2014
Before Stephanie Carovella had nowhere to run and nowhere to hide, she was damaged.
Stephanie Carovella has been running from her past all her life. The survivor of a brutal attack which left her best friend dead, she has carefully built a protective wall around herself, but she knows sooner or later her past is going to catch up with her.
It’s why she doesn’t want to fall in love. It’s why she doesn’t want to let anyone get too close. Dominic Delaney works hard and plays just as hard. He’s a love ‘em and leave ‘em guy who doesn’t believe in forever until Stephanie walks into Outlaws. She is wild, unpredictable and dangerous as hell, yet, he’s drawn to her.
He needs to know the secrets behind her eyes. He can’t walk away.
A sexy, tattooed womanizer, Dominic Delaney’s everything Stephanie wants to avoid. She knows she should stay the hell away from him, but he makes her want to stop running. Sometimes, even the Damaged deserve to fall in love.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Giveaway: March 2014 Kindle Fire HDX
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Cover Reveal, Giveaway: Prejudice Meets Pride by Rachael Anderson
Title: Prejudice Meets Pride
Author: Rachael Anderson
After years of pinching pennies and struggling to get through art school, Emma Makie’s hard work finally pays off in the form of a dream job offer. But when tragedy strikes, she has no choice but to turn down the job and make a cross-country move to Colorado Springs to take temporary custody of her two nieces. She has no money, no job prospects, and no idea how to be a mother to two little girls, but she isn’t about to let that stop her. Nor is she about to accept the help or of her handsome new neighbor, who seems to think she’s incapable of doing anything on her own.
Fun, heartwarming, and romantic, Prejudice Meets Pride is the story of a guy who thinks he has it all figured out and a girl who isn't afraid to show him that he doesn't. It’s about learning what it means to trust, figuring out how to give and to take, and realizing that not everyone gets to pick the person they fall in love with. Sometimes, love picks them.
Author Rachael Anderson USA Today bestselling author Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.
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Open Internationally
Ends 3/31/14
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Book Blast: From Gods by Mary Ting
From Gods by Mary Ting Did you just see a flash of lightning across the sky on a clear sunny day? Don't blame Mother Nature. Skylar Rome should have been having the best summer ever, before heading off to college. Suddenly her whole life changes while visiting her cousin, and meeting the Grand brothers; Mason, in particular. Though she's sure he is someone she should stay away from, the attraction was undeniable. Strange things begin to happen, throwing Skylar's life into turmoil. Implausibly, she gets caught up in a world where the descendants of ancient gods have super powers, and evil beings are after her. Not only are her discoveries difficult to accept, but now she is running out of time and running for her life, while trying to unravel the mystery of what they want from her. Forced into a battle set into motion long before she was born, will Skylar find the answers she seeks, or will she die trying?
Praise for From Gods “A fast paced adventure full of mystery, action, magic and romance! Readers won’t be able to put this book down!” ~InD’tale Magazine “From Gods takes mythology to a whole new level of imagination with its incredible plot and amazing characters. It’s full of hotness that you never want to end!” ~Michele, Insane About Books “From Gods by the AMAZING AUTHOR Mary Ting is OMGods good!! If you even LIKE Greek Mythology, set aside some time because you will DEVOUR Mary Ting's Demi Gods and Vultures!!!” ~Mindy, Books Complete Me “This book is “electric” as it blends paranormal romance, mythology (which I love), action and suspense together for an amazing read. Mary Ting, you’ve done it again! This book exceeded my expectations and I was literally blown away as if I were struck by lightning!” ~Vanessa, Fairiechick’s Fantasy Book Reader
Author Mary Ting Bestselling/award-winning author Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Review: 365 Tarot Spreads by Sasha Graham
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 384 pages
For many cartomancers, tarot is a hallowed daily practice. Now you can navigate important life choices every day, all year with 365 Tarot Spreads. Featuring spreads for multi-cultural traditions, holidays, rituals, lore, and magic, this daily guide explores a tarot quest for every occasion and helps you discern answers to any question with interesting and magical results. Use 365 Tarot Spreads year after year with spreads falling on every possible calendar date. Each one is based on an important historical, magical, or fascinating occurrence on that particular date in history. This daily guide is concerned with the essential journey to find truth and answers, rooted in every spread with topics from love and money to career and life path. With an explanation of each spread and questions to focus on while reading, you'll achieve your quest for answers every day.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Cover Reveal: Uncovering You by Scarlett Edwards
Uncovering You
Series- Book # 1
By- Scarlett Edwards
Expected Publication Date- March 20, 2014
Genre- Dark Romance
When I wake up in a dark, unfamiliar room, I have no idea what's waiting for me in the shadows. My imagination conjures up demons of the worst kind.
Reality is much worse:
A collar with no leash. A prison with no walls. And a life stripped of meaning.
I am presented with a vile contract and asked to sign. It outlines the terms of my servitude. The only information I have about my captor are the two small letters inked at the bottom:
J.S.
Armed with only my memories, I must do everything I can to avoid becoming ensnared in his twisted mind games. But in the end, it all comes down to one choice:
Resist and die.
Or submit, and sign my life away
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Review: Unhinged by A.G. Howard
Publishers: Amulet
Published: January 7th, 2014
Pages: 400
Alyssa Gardner has been down the rabbit hole and faced the bandersnatch. She saved the life of Jeb, the guy she loves, and escaped the machinations of the disturbingly seductive Morpheus and the vindictive Queen Red. Now all she has to do is graduate high school and make it through prom so she can attend the prestigious art school in London she's always dreamed of.
That would be easier without her mother, freshly released from an asylum, acting overly protective and suspicious. And it would be much simpler if the mysterious Morpheus didn’t show up for school one day to tempt her with another dangerous quest in the dark, challenging Wonderland—where she (partly) belongs.
As prom and graduation creep closer, Alyssa juggles Morpheus’s unsettling presence in her real world with trying to tell Jeb the truth about a past he’s forgotten. Glimpses of Wonderland start to bleed through her art and into her world in very disturbing ways, and Morpheus warns that Queen Red won’t be far behind.
If Alyssa stays in the human realm, she could endanger Jeb, her parents, and everyone she loves. But if she steps through the rabbit hole again, she'll face a deadly battle that could cost more than just her head.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Flirtilicious February Blog Hop: Excerpts and Giveaways!
Happy Valentine's Day! Today I wanted to share one of my favorite poems with you about love!
When I Was One-and-Twenty
BY A. E. HOUSMAN
When I was one-and-twenty
I heard a wise man say,
“Give crowns and pounds and guineas
But not your heart away;
Give pearls away and rubies
But keep your fancy free.”
But I was one-and-twenty,
No use to talk to me.
When I was one-and-twenty
I heard him say again,
“The heart out of the bosom
Was never given in vain;
’Tis paid with sighs a plenty
And sold for endless rue.”
And I am two-and-twenty,
And oh, ’tis true, ’tis true.
This was in one of my mother's poetry books that she got as a gift MANY years before I was born. The spine is ripping, the pages are old and worn and the title is nearly indiscernible. I love it. I used to flip through the pages and this poem has a little faded, smudged penciled-in star. I asked my mom about it and she said it was one of her favorites, so she marked it. When I was little, I memorized this poem, but I was nothing more than a parrot reciting words that I had no understanding of. Now that I'm 21 I understand a bit more, but when I'm "two-and-twenty" perhaps it'll make even more sense to me. Do you guys have a favorite poem, or song, or book, video, movie, candy, etc that reminds you of love? What are some of your flirty-est memories?
In honor of all things flirty a bunch of amazing authors were genergous enough to share the love and donate things for a giveaway! I'm also going to be giving away a special swag pack that I'm still cooking up!
Now, enjoy this excerpt from Rachel Harris! It's from her book "Seven Day Fiancee."
She
bit her lip as he held out his hand and she placed hers in it. Warmth
enveloped her skin, stirring up the blood until she was sure her
pulse matched the upbeat tempo. “Just don’t step on my feet, city
boy.”
At
the edge of the dance floor, Angelle found them a spot a little ways
from the crowd. Cajun dancing could be as easy or as complicated as
you wanted to make it. As a beginner, one who had a heck of a lot of
pride, she figured she’d go light on Cane. Especially since people
were already eyeing them with curiosity.
“Okay,
so we’ll start with the open-handed position,” she told him.
“From here, we can do several easy moves you’ve probably seen
before. You’ll look like a pro in no time.”
He
chuckled as if he doubted it, but she ignored him. With two older
brothers, she’d seen enough macho behavior to last her a lifetime.
Cane was worried about failing—whether it was because he didn’t
want to look stupid in front of the town or her, she didn’t know.
But it didn’t matter, either, because what he failed to realize was
that Angie was a damn fine teacher.
“Now,
old-school dancing is a bit different, but with the Cajun swing and
Zydeco, you want rhythm. Your body should be fluid and bop to the
beat.” Elbows bent and close to her sides, she took his hands and
swung them along with the tempo. He raised an eyebrow, and she rolled
her eyes. “You’re a musician, so don’t even tell me you can’t
find the beat.”
Cane
chuckled and then swung his arms, flawlessly finding the rhythm. They
added the feet, pumping with a bounce step, and the amused lightness
on his face filled her with so much happiness she thought she’d
burst. For a time, Cajun dancing had defined her. The dance floor had
been the one place she let herself go, where she didn’t care who
her family was or what people expected of her. She lost herself in
the lively music and the fast-paced steps. And now, she was sharing
it with Cane.
This
was the icing on the cake of an already perfect day.
Once
the basic step was solid, Angelle quickly taught Cane key moves like
the Sweetheart, the Hip Turn, and the Turn-Under. And after several
minutes of practice, delightful moments filled with missteps,
laughter, and a whole lot of tingles, Angie declared him ready for
his dance floor debut.
“If
it makes you happy, Angel, I’ll do just about anything. I believe I
owe you a date from the auction.” Cane looked to the crowd of
colorfully dressed couples spinning, shuffling, and sliding along the
plywood. “But you have to know I’m gonna be a bull in a china
shop out there.”
“No,
you won’t.” While it was true they wouldn’t be winning any
dance awards tonight, after only a few songs, Cane was really doing
well. “And yes, it would
make
me happy.”
She
smiled brightly, feeling a strange surge of confidence. Cane’s gaze
glided over her face, a grin pulling at his mouth, and he pressed a
soft kiss on the tip of her nose. “Then lead on, tiny dancer.”
Hand
in hand, still smiling, they walked out onto the true dance floor.
Cane took her hands in his, and then, they began to dance.
As
they swirled around the floor, Angie felt like she was in a movie. A
movie that actually showed Cajun people right, instead of a bunch of
toothless twits like on Waterboy.
They weren’t perfect. Cane still stumbled and got confused. One
time, he even stepped on her toes. But it was in those mistakes that
Angelle lost a bit more of her heart. He was trying, trying for her,
and
he was there, for her.
The
sexy, intelligent, witty playboy before her was willing to make an
ass out of himself for the sake of the cause…and because it made
her happy. That was worth more than a bazillion blue ribbons and
championships.
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