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Saturday, June 1, 2013

GHB Tours: Chaotic by CA Williams- Review & Giveaway




Book Info-

Title-Chaotic
Series- 
Book #1 of The Imperfect Perfection series
Genre-New Adult, Contains Mature Content, recommended for 17+
Expected Publication Date-May 15th 

Blurb-

Adelaide McGregor was spinning out of control, in a world of pain that no one knew anything about. She put up a front, displaying a picture perfect girl that everyone wanted to be, but no one was truly there for her. Then she was sent away to live near her grandparents due to bad behavior when her mother decided she just didn't want to deal with her any longer. Without a penny to her name and no where else to go, her life was uprooted to North Carolina. Everything seems to be changing for the better with her fresh new start until she meets a guy who flips her world upside down all over again. Sometimes you have to make it through the struggles of imperfection in life for everything to come out as complete perfection, but Della hasn't quite learned that lesson yet.


Okay. Where shall I begin, here. *hmm* First, I want to say, I am in total Cover Love with this book-- I mean, look at it? And to be honest, I hate book covers with faces on them...or flowers...I hate them. But this! I love this one-- I can't explain WHY this is my favorite cover of the year, I really can't. But I adore it.

Along with the cover, I have never seen a book with a title that fits so perfectly. I want to tell you how literally chaotic this book is, but I feel like it's a pun... Is it? Pfft. No fair.

Anyhow. Where was I? Oh yes, a review. A review of this wonderful book. With wonderful characters. I love them all. But I truly love Della. Even if she is typically the girl I hate (how dare you make me LIKE these things, Williams? This book is everything I usually loathe and you handled it so well I'm in love...hehe), she is awesome as all get out. 

GAH. Beautifully written with loads of twists and blows, Chaotic will leave you speechless and desperate for more. Williams is an author to watch! <3

My Rating:

5 Stars

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Author Info-

I am a stay at home mom to two crazy little boys, with another baby on the way.(Finally Pink!) I've been married to my high school sweetheart for almost six years now and he is my biggest supporter. I've always had a love for books since the time I first started reading and started swapping books with my mom when I got a little older. My love for reading turned into a love for writing and I've enjoyed every second of it.



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Friday, May 31, 2013

Cover Reveal: Speak Easy by Melanie Harlow- Giveaway


Title: Speak Easy
Author: Melanie Harlow
Expected release date: July 22, 2013
Genre: Historical
Age Group: New Adult
Cover Designed by: Tom Barnes Design


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 July, 1923. The ‘20s are roaring, and twenty-year-old Tiny O’Mara is desperate for a little anything-goes excitement. But when her father is kidnapped by a mobster in Detroit's exploding organized crime scene, she’s shocked to find herself caught up in the bootlegging wars of Prohibition—and torn between two gorgeous gangsters on opposite sides. To save her father’s life, she’ll have to choose between them. But deciding whom to trust isn’t easy in a world where everyone wants something—be it booze, money, power, or sex—and no one cares what it takes to get it. Temptation is everywhere.


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  About the Author

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 Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her lipstick red, and her history with the naughty bits left in. SPEAK EASY was inspired by her cocktail-culture obsession, her affection for good gin, and the view from the end of her street. She lifts her glass to NA readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI.  
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Nevermore PR: Caleb by Kim McNiel- Excerpt


Caleb
By Kim McNiel

Living a double life, Caleb is a hard-working and self-assured man, who doubles as an arrogant, cocky and womanizing prick. With his choices of women on a layaway plan, he’s never lonely.

Caleb believes he’s nailed the market on being the ultimate playa and never wonders what the consequences could be if Sarah, his live in, ever found out…until she does. When Sarah turns his life upside down, Caleb loses it and catastrophe follows not far behind.When his world gets flipped right size up, he begins to realize the things that are really important to him. Although Caleb makes some ultimate sacrifices to save his pride, ego and relationship with Sarah, he still hides one very important secret.

And today, we have an excerpt from Caleb!

Stopping at the florist on the way home, I pull in and pick up a dozen pink roses for Sarah. Yes, sucking ass big time.
Hey, if it works…then I’ll be all good. When I’m good, everyone is good. God forbid I get red roses, she’d want to run off to the fucking chapel. That isn’t going to happen to me, not in this lifetime anyways. I stroll in the house.
“I’m home babe,” I yell out, dropping the folder on the table.
“Upstairs,” Sarah yells back. I know this tone.
Skipping two steps at a time, I follow the circular staircase. I dodge the hanging chandelier with my head. Something else she had to have, forgetting I am well over six fucking feet tall.
“Hi darling, these are for you,” I hand her the flowers.
“Why? Because you slammed the phone down in my ear earlier?”
And…here we go! She’s such a bitchacoholic.
About The Author


Kim McNiel is a good ole' country girl at heart. She was born and raised in a small Texas town called Spring. As the mother of three, she spent most of her adult life dedicated to raising her family. With her children almost grown, she decided to fulfill her dream of writing. Her best friend, told her 'pen to paper sweetie, never give up, and never let anyone tell you that you CAN'T--" she heeded his advice and didn't. She writes contemporary and steamy romance and several memoir pieces on the back burner.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Few Are Angels Birthday Bash




Few Are Angels
Few Are Angels Series #1 
Inger Iversen 

After a fatal hit and run accident, Ella Monroe fears that she’s lost more than her beloved parents. Horrifying visions of a past life and a disturbing voice in her head have psychiatric professionals convinced that she’s lost her sanity as well. But when Kale--a dark and handsome stranger with a mysterious past--reveals the true meaning of her visions and the tremendous power she wields through them, Ella must come to terms with the devastating truths of her own past, while eluding an ancient Dark Prince who seeks to control not only her future, but all of mankind’s, by means of abilities that Ella is only beginning to understand.

Enter the shrouded world of an age old battle between an ancient race known as the Immortals and their bitter enemy Laurent, the so-called Dark Prince, who commands an army of half-breed vampires known as Chorý. Both sides have been desperately searching for the prophesied emergence of the Arc, a clairvoyant with unparalleled power to recall the past and a soothsayer with clear vision into the future. 

The Council of Immortals has sworn to protect the Arc, whom they have identified as young Ella Monroe, a college freshman from Virginia living quietly and unaware of her powers or her past. But a renegade Chorý has other plans for the protection of a girl he has loved through the ages. Can Kale convince Ella of who she is, what she is destined to become, and what he once meant to her? Is he truly the best protector to shield the world from the devastating misuse of her powers that Laurent is bent on controlling? Or will the forbidden love they share and Kale’s cursed condition as a wretched and hated Chorý be used against them both?

This paranormal romance told from the heroine’s perspective builds in intensity and intrigue to a finale you won’t see coming. Heart pounding action mixed with heartwarming friendships and heartbreaking romance will leave you breathless and begging for more.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

The Wanted Bride by Sylvia McDaniel Tour-Top Tens & Spotlight with Giveaway



Title-The Wanted Bride
By-Sylvia McDaniel
Genre: Short Contemporary


She’s a Runaway Bride
Valerie Burrows is running from a wedding, her attorney fiancé and the law. Pampered Valerie takes a bus to nowheresville, where she learns her cash and credit cards have been stolen. Left with only her designer clothes and luggage she takes on a new identity and must learn to be self-reliant. She swears off men, especially attorneys, only to find the one man who refuses a one night stand and wants a relationship.

He’s Looking For A Wife
Matt Jordan, the Colorado Crusher, is the most successful liability lawyer in the state. After the death of his brother-in-law, he realizes he’s ready to settle down with a family of his own. His only requirements are intelligent, great-looking, wants more than a hook-up and doesn’t lie. After witnessing the lies his father told his mother, he demands complete honesty. Yet Valerie Brown shows him sometimes in order to find yourself, you must become someone else. Even if that means lying.

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Girls Heart Books Tours: Playing The Maestro by Aubrie Dionne- This or That Interview


 

Playing the Maestro
By Aubrie Dionne
Publication Date: February 11, 2013
Published By: Entangled Publishing: Bliss 

Melody Mires has sworn off dating musicians, but when the sexy European conductor Wolf Braun takes over her struggling symphony, her hesitation almost flies out the window with the notes of her flute—until he opens his mouth. Wolf is arrogant, haughty, and seems to have a personal vendetta against Melody. Oh, and he’s her boss. If she wants to keep her job as principal flutist, she’ll have to impress Wolf while simultaneously keeping her undeniable attraction to herself.

Wolf came to America to get as far away from his past as possible, and to recover some of the swagger he had as one of the world’s best maestros. He never imagined being forced to reassess the entire orchestra’s talent—and potentially fire anyone who doesn’t make his cut. Dating the attractive flutist is out of the question, but as their feelings reach a fever pitch, can they risk both their careers for a chance at love?




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Coke or Pepsi? 
Actually I LOVE Mountain Dew! I buy the little cans because it makes me jump off the walls. 



Dystopian or Paranormal? 
Dystopian. I grew up watching Mad Max, Terminator, and all the End-of-the-world 80’s and 90’s movies. 


Book or Movie? 
I enjoy both! I just saw Star Trek into Darkness and loved it. My review can be found here:


And I’m currently reading Game of Thrones and loving it- despite the darkness and icky sex scenes. Way too much information sometimes, Mr. George Martin! 


Print or eBook? 
I love holding print books in my hand. Although, e-readers are great for long plane trips so you don’t have to pack a bunch of books. The longest plane trip I had was to Hawaii from the East Coast. I WISH they’d invented e-readers by then, but alas all I had was a few print books. That makes me sound REALLY old. I’m getting wrinkles just thinking about it! 


Coffee or Tea?
Both- anything with caffeine. The only tea I don’t like is Earl Grey- which pains me beyond belief because that’s Captain Jean Luc Picard’s favorite tea. I wish I could like it. 


Thor or Iron Man? 
Thor. He’s beautiful. Iron Man is arrogant and snarky. And too old for me. LOL 


Pancakes or French Toast?
I will eat them both! Yummy! In reality, though I eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning to stay healthy. :( I know- my very boring life again. 


Melissa Marr or Julie Kagawa?
I have no idea who these people are! Wow, does that make me really old? 


The Beatles or The Beach Boys?
I listen to classical music mostly! LOL 


Faeries or Angels? 
Faeries all the way! 
Thanks for this fun interview! I had a blast.


About the Author


Aubrie grew up watching the original Star Wars movies over and over again until she could recite and reenact every single scene in her backyard. She also loved The Goonies, Star Trek the Next Generation-favorite character was Data by far-, and Indiana Jones. But, her all time favorite movie was The Last Unicorn. She still wonders why the unicorn decided to change back to a unicorn in the end.

Aubrie wrote in her junior high yearbook that she wanted to be "A concert flutist" when she grew up. When she made that happen, she decided one career was not enough and embarked as a fantasy, sci fi author. Two careers seems to keep her busy. For now.

Now for the professional bio:

Aubrie Dionne is an author and flutist in New England. Her writings have appeared in Mindflights, Niteblade, Silver Blade, Emerald Tales, Hazard Cat, Moon Drenched Fables, A Fly in Amber, and Aurora Wolf. Her books are published by Entangled Publishing, Lyrical Press, and Gypsy Shadow Publishing. She recently signed her YA sci fi novel with Inkspell Publishing titled: Colonization: Paradise Reclaimed, which will release in October 2012. When she's not writing, Aubrie teaches flute and plays in orchestras. She's a big Star Trek TNG fan, as well as Star Wars and Serenity.


Monday, May 27, 2013

'Feeling Death' by D.T. Dyllin Book Release Blitz




Feeling Death #1
Expected publication: May 27th 2013
 by Dragonfairy Press 
 Genre - Adult Paranormal Romance

Samantha Bevans is having the best sex of her life—but it's not with her husband. Fortunately for her marriage, the affair is all in her mind. Isn't it? As an empath, she senses other people's emotions. But her connection to the man with the chiseled face and haunting eyes seems so real.

There's no time for fantasies with a serial killer loose in Pittsburgh. The killer is targeting dancers at a strip club where Samantha used to bartend, back when drugs were the only cure for the torment of her abilities. As a member of a special task force, Samantha uses her talents to sense the victims’ final thoughts. Just when she thought the case was complex enough, she discovers one of the victims was thinking about her fantasy man when she died.


Who can Samantha trust when she can’t trust her own mind? An empath feels the emotional environment around her…and Samantha is surrounded by death.



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About the Author
Cynical-Optimist. Chocolate-holic. Sarcasm Addict. Paranormal Believer. Self-Imposed Insomniac. Sci-Fi Geek. Animal Lover. Writer…are just a few words to describe D.T. Dyllin. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and two very spoiled GSDs.