Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Reviving Izabel Release Day Giveaway


Release December 10, 2013
An Adult Suspense

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Killing Sarai (In the Company of Killers, #1) is on sale for .99 cents for the release of Reviving Izabel!
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Determined to live a dark life in the company of the assassin who freed her from bondage, Sarai sets out on her own to settle a score with an evil sadist. Unskilled and untrained in the art of killing, the events that unfold leave her hanging precariously on the edge of death when nothing goes as planned.

Sarai’s reckless choices send her on a path she knows she can never turn back from and so she presents Victor with an ultimatum: help her become more like him and give her a fighting chance, or she’ll do it alone no matter the consequences. Knowing that Sarai cannot become what she wants to be overnight, Victor begins to train her and inevitably their complicated relationship heats up.

As Arthur Hamburg’s right-hand man, Willem Stephens, closes in on his crusade to destroy Sarai, she is left with the crushing realization that she may have bitten off more than she can chew. But Sarai, taking on the new and improved role of Izabel Seyfried, still has a set of deadly skills of her own that will prove to be all she needs to secure her place beside Victor.

But there is one test that Izabel must face that has the potential to destroy everything she is working so hard to achieve. One final test that will not only make her question her decision to want this dangerous life, but will make her question everything she has come to trust about Victor Faust.

Excerpt:


-Meeting Arthur Hamburg-

“If you touch me,” I say to the suit-clad guard standing outside Hamburg’s private room, “I’ll put your nuts in a meat-grinder.”
The guard’s nostrils flare and he glances at Willem Stephens.
“You requested a meeting with Mr. Hamburg,” Willem says from behind. “It’s only proper that you be searched for weapons before we allow you inside.”
Damn it!
Calm. Just keep calm. Do what Izabel would do.
I breathe in a heavy breath and sneer at both of them menacingly. Then I throw my little black purse at the guard; he catches it as it hits his chest.
“I think it’s safe to say I couldn’t hide a weapon wearing a dress like this unless I put it up my cunt,” I snap, looking back at Willem Stephens. “My gun is in the purse. But don’t even think of touching—”
“Let her in,” a familiar voice says from the door.
It’s Arthur Hamburg, still as porky and grotesque as he was before, wearing an oversized suit ready to bust at the buttons if he exhales too deeply.
I smirk at the guard who glares back at me with murder in his eyes. I know that look, I’m all too intimate with it just the same. He takes the gun from my purse and hands the purse back to me.
“Mr. Hamburg,” Willem Stephens says, “I should remain with you.”
Hamburg shakes his double-chinned head. “No, you mind the restaurant. These people aren’t here to kill me or else they wouldn’t be so obvious. I’ll be fine.”
“At least leave Marion outside the door,” Willem suggests, glancing at the guard.
“Yes,” Hamburg agrees. “You stay here, let no one interrupt our…,” he looks at me once coldly, “…meeting, unless I ask for an interruption. If at any time you no longer hear my voice for a full minute, come inside the room. As a precaution, of course.”
He smirks at me.
“Of course,” I mimic and smirk right back at him.
Arthur Hamburg steps to the side and gestures me in with an opened hand, palm-up.
“I thought this was over, Miss Seyfried.”
Hamburg shuts the door.


About the Author:

Born November 25, 1975, J.A. (Jessica Ann) Redmerski is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas with her three children and a Maltese. She is a lover of television and books that push boundaries and is a huge fan of AMC’s The Walking Dead.

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Monday, December 9, 2013

Thou Shalt Not Release Day Giveaway



Release Day:  December 9, 2013



Synopsis:
Luke Harper was finally starting to settle into his life - a life that had previously been full of more heartbreak and pain than most people ever experienced. He had a job he loved, and was blissfully content in his on-again, off-again relationship with the striking, and highly sexual, Holly. But, life throws Luke another curveball with the arrival of the alluring April, a woman stuck in a tumultuous, violent marriage to a famous athlete. Luke soon finds himself torn between what is safe, familiar, and right, and what is dangerous, unknown, and forbidden.

Thou Shalt Not Teaser:
She was looking down into the water.

"You know, if I knew you better I would probably push you in," she said very nonchalantly, as if letting me know the water temperature.

"If I knew you better, I would probably beat you to it," I replied.

She turned to me, her eyes full of mischievous energy.

"Oh really?"


Her hands quickly went up and grabbed my shoulders, and mine instinctively grabbed her waist. I could feel her grip tighten when I touched her, and her eyes widened.

"If I go in, you are going in with me," I said, shuffling my feet closer to the edge.

Her hands moved along my shoulders and her feet edged closer to mine.

"I'm a grown woman," she said. "Threats involving water don't scare me."

Her bottom lip curled up under her teeth as she smiled, repeating what I had said earlier. Or mocking me, perhaps.

I tightened my grip on her hips and flinched, pretending I was about to throw her in.  She gasped slightly, hands grabbing my shoulders tightly again. Her hips arched forward and she leaned up on her toes as if in reflex.

"I thought you weren't scared," I said, pulling her closer to me. "People usually don't gasp when they are ready for what's about to happen."

She was less than a foot from me, her face getting much closer to mine.

"It depends on what's happening," she said, looking up into my eyes.

I wasn't thinking about throwing her into the water anymore. Everything within me wanted to pull her tightly in and kiss her right there, in front of the pool in the house her husband bought with all the millions of dollars he had made throughout his career. Kiss her on the spot where he probably threw numerous parties. Kiss her on the lips I wished were mine, and not his.

The look in her eyes told me she wanted the same. At least I thought they did. I hadn't been in a position where I felt like this for someone in a long time. Thankfully, my hands were around her waist or I surely would have been able to feel them get clammy, nervous, like a high school kid on his first date with the prom queen he never thought he could get.

She is calculating, remember? I thought to myself. If she hadn't wanted it to get to this point she never would have asked you over to her house. She wants this as much as you do.

I wasn't sure which shoulder angel was feeding me that line but whoever it was, I knew they were right.

My hands pulled her closer until her feet were between mine; our legs and waists touching.

"You have really strong shoulders," she said. Her voice was soft and she tilted her head up toward mine when she spoke.

Do it, I told myself. Kiss her.
My heart was racing, and I could hear the beating in my ears. My hands moved up her body and found her neck. My fingers laced in her hair behind her head and I pulled her up.


Praise from Tarryn Fisher
Salty. This book is salty. There is no sweet. You'll be hard pressed to find a unicorn. It is sexy and frustrating. I grow so tired of "perfect" steamy hero's. I don't like perfect. I like my men a little nerdy and aggressive. Luke is way nerdy. We have a lot of male perspective books coming out, but most are written by women. I'm really wondering at this point if we are getting it right. As for the actual storyline...I was riveted. Hero is playing with married woman fire. He has a hot, little blonde on the back burner. I didn't know who to root for. The author's writing style is what I'll praise most. It's so different. Polished. And I love being in a man's head. They're simple, but damn are they dirty. I.LOVE.THIS.BOOK.

Bonus Chapter at the end of Thou Shalt Not
About the Author
JJ Rossum traveled the world as a child, and called many places “home”. Currently, home is Portland, Oregon, where he is at work on other novels that were hatched while people watching during many airport layovers.


Giveaway:
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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Piper Day's Guide to Avoiding George Clooney Blog Tour


Piper Day’s Ultimate Guide to Avoding George Clooney by Vanessa Fewings and Christina Cannarella

Book Tour:  December 5th  – December 11th, 2013

 

 

Title:  Piper Day’s Ultimate Guide to Avoiding George Clooney

Author:  Vanessa Fewings and Christina Cannarella

Genre: Chick - LIt

Publication Date:  December 3rd, 2013

Event organized by: Literati Author Services, Inc.

 

Synopsis

Finding romance in the world’s most glamorous city isn’t easy.

 

For Piper Day, fresh in town to work as a studio nurse on one of Hollywood’s busiest backlots, finding love seems impossible. Two men who couldn’t be more different vie for her affection: a wildly wealthy actor who gleefully bathes in the adoration of his public and a sweet, humble teacher who works at the on-lot childcare center.

 

Throw in the task of having to avoid one of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities or risk losing her job, Piper’s life is anything but smooth sailing.

 

On any given day, Piper can be helping a patient on the dusty set of a western or on the futuristic bridge of a starship or in the plush office of a studio executive. She never knows where a nurse will be needed once she enters the legendary gates of Gemstone Studios.

 

These are the adventures of Piper Day, a life where reality and fantasy tango in the dream-soaked world of Tinseltown.

 

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Purchase Links

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About the Author


Vanessa Fewings (aka V.M.K. Fewings) is the award-winning author of The Stone Masters Vampire Series. Her first erotic novel, Enthrall, will be released later this summer. Prior to publishing, Vanessa worked as a registered nurse and midwife. She holds a Masters Degree in Psychology. She has travelled extensively throughout the world and has lived in Germany, Hong Kong, and Cyprus. Born and raised in England, Vanessa now proudly calls herself an American and resides in California with her husband.

Vanessa has been invited as a special guest to attend the Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club’s Annual Ball and Undead Con in New Orleans this Halloween. Alongside some of the most distinguished authors, including Anne Rice herself, Vanessa will be a guest on writer panels and at the author meet and greet where fans will get the chance to chat with her personally about her new vampire novel Bohemian.

Vanessa Fewings is repped by management firm IPG.

Connect with the Author:  Website | Goodreads | Pinterest | Facebook|Twitter

 

Christina Cannarella is a Los Angeles-based creative writer, actor and medical consultant for tv shows and films.  She fused her nursing career with Hollywood when she began working in the entertainment industry, both behind and in front of the camera over a decade ago.  Some of the shows included in her resume are Parks and Recreation, Masters of Sex, Private Practice, Revenge and Parenthood.

Her first original sitcom script, “On the Boulevard”, was chosen as one of the winners of an FX Competition for “the next great half-hour comedy show.”  

Christina grew up in an Italian family from Wisconsin, intermingling her midwestern values with her quick wit, she adds a sprinkle of this in all of her creative endeavors.  

She is very excited to be releasing her first novel, Piper Day’s Ultimate Guide to Avoiding George Clooney in collaboration with Vanessa Fewings.  

 

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Fighting to Stay Cover Reveal and GIVEAWAY




Cover: Cover It Designs

Expected Release Date:
December 15, 2013 



“Never stay, Lacey. Promise me. Promise right now, that whenever things go bad in life, you will run. Never, ever stay.”

Lacey Monroe was used to running. When things got bad, when things got dangerous, when there was a chance that she would get hurt – physically or emotionally – she did what her momma said. She ran. She kept running, until she landed in Salt Rock, Alabama. She meets Roam Cooper, the Vice President of the Mayhem Motorcycle Club and for the first time in her life, Lacey considers staying…and then, right before her eyes, her world falls apart. And she runs again.

“No more runnin’, Lacey. ‘Bout time you started fighting to stay.” – Roam.

**This is a stand-alone, full length novel with a happy ever after**




Kasey Millstead lives a quiet life in country New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and their four young children. She enjoys baking, singing (ridiculously out of tune) & spending time with friends and family. Kasey has always harboured a deep love for reading and writing, and she is now lucky enough to be living her dream of being an Author.





Sunday, December 1, 2013

AMAZEBALL BOOKS

Over the last month, I have been CONSUMED by several incredible books! A number of which are now listed among my favorite books of the year and were such moving and emotional reads that I couldn't seem to find words to write about how much I loved them. I will attempt to convey my emotions about these books and a few other highly enjoyable reads that I have discovered as of late in this post. Since there are several recommendations, I will make my reviews short and sweet! Here we go...


First up.... 


Making Faces by Amy Harmon

There are truly no words to express how much I loved this book. It is a beautifully written story full of unexpected emotion and depth. The characters are endearing and lovable, the plot is refreshingly unique, and the message conveyed is powerful and thought provoking. It is seriously one of those stories that just resonates in your soul. It is a complete game changer in the New Adult genre. I'm telling you, Amy Harmon has such an incredible way with words. Honestly, she had me running through an emotional gauntlet... I was laughing, crying, and pondering my perspective on love, strength, beauty, and my existential purpose in life. I can't even begin to explain the complexity of the feelings her writing evoked in me. Needless to say, she is my new favorite author and I cannot wait to read any and all of her other work. 

Here are a few of my favorite quotes just to give you a glimpse of the beauty that is her writing:

“True beauty, the kind that doesn't fade or wash off, takes time. It takes incredible endurance. It is the slow drip that creates the stalactite, the shaking of the Earth that creates mountains, the constant pounding of the waves that breaks up the rocks and smooths the rough edges. And from the violence, the furor, the raging of the winds, the roaring of the waters, something better emerges, something that would have otherwise never existed.
And so we endure. We have faith that there is purpose. We hope for things we can't see. We believe there are lessons in loss, power in love, and that we have within us the potential for a beauty so magnificent, our bodies can't contain it.”


“I don't think we get answers to every question. We don't get all the whys. But I think when we look back to the end of our lives, if we do the best we can, and we will see that the things we begged God to take from us, the things we cursed him for, the things that made us turn our backs on him, are the things that were the biggest blessings, the biggest opportunities for growth.” 

“There isn't heartache if there hasn't been joy. I wouldn't feel loss if there hadn't been love.” 



Do you see what I am talking about!?!


 This book is a beyond 5 star recommendation! Read it immediately, people!


Next up, and equally enjoyable...


Bully by Penelope Douglas

This is another refreshingly different story that was recommended to me by some blogger friends. I actually had this book sitting "on deck" in my Kindle for months, but after much insistence from aforementioned friends, I buckled down one night and started reading..... and then I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!!!! I was immediately sucked in right from page one and was OBSESSED. While Bully is not nearly as deep and thought provoking as Making Faces, it focuses on the serious issue of yes, you guessed it, bullying. But honestly, it is SO MUCH MORE than what I expected!!!!!!!! I was addicted to the characters and frantically devoured each page, so I could get to the end to find out what would happen. You also must read all of the Caleb teasers that Penelope has posted because holy hotness..... they are GOOD!!!!! 

I am eagerly awaiting Caleb's POV in Until You!!!! If all of the exclamation points didn't give it away, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!!!!!!!!!! ;-)


Showing a little companion book love....

Four Seconds to Lose by K.A. Tucker


Four Seconds to Lose is a companion novel to Ten Tiny Breaths and One Tiny Lie, but can be read as a stand alone. However, I do strongly recommend reading the first two books before reading Cain's story, as characters from the two books play a part in his story, and quite frankly also because they are both awesome reads that should not be missed! As far as FSTL goes, I am happy to report that it is an incredible addition to the series and was not at all what I was expecting! I absolutely adored Cain's character, which had a surprising amount of depth and complexity to it. Add in new leading lady, Charlie, who is equally complex and mysterious, and I was hooked! K.A. Tucker is an absolute brilliant writer, who somehow manages to create characters with the perfect combination of intrigue, complexity, and steam. I also really loved the way she was able to blur the line between right and wrong in this story. It gave what could have easily been a typical New Adult plot, an added layer of depth and complexity.  I thoroughly enjoyed this read and give it a solid 4 star recommendation. I can't wait to see what K.A. Tucker has in store for us next! 


Moving on to another of my favorite authors.... the one and only....

Jennifer L. Armentrout


I have read 3 of her books this month, all of which are a part of a few of her awesome series, all of which you can find charming and hunky book boyfriends that will make you swoon like a pubescent teeny bopper. 

Up first, the ever dreamy and swoontastic, Aiden St. Delphi, who is the hero in her Covenant series and leading lad in the 5th and final installment of the series, Sentinel, which was the perfect ending to a much loved series.  The story picks off right where we are left in Apollyon. 




The Covenant books are definitely more of a YA read, but the writing is witty and fun, and the story line and characters are interesting and unique. I was very saddened (and a little panicked... you'll know what I am talking about when you get to the end) to see the series come to an end, but I absolutely adored the way Jen brought the story to a close.... even if she completely toyed with my emotions. I don't want to give too much away about the plot or resolution, but I will say the entire book (and series for that matter) was fast paced, and full of action and lots of heart. I highly recommend this series. Just writing this review makes me feel a little forlorn because I miss the characters (specifically Aiden) so much. *wipes tear* If you like Greek mythology, dreamy guys, and snarky heroines, this series is a major must read! 



Origin is the latest installment of Armentrout's Lux series, which is also an absolute must read set of books! Hot sarcastic aliens fighting deadly arch-nemesis aliens while trying remain unseen by humans and stay off a powerful government agencies' radar... What's not to love!? Daemon Black (hot sarcastic alien) is a total dreamboat, who would "burn the world" to save his leading lady, Katy. The entire series is full of witty writing and frustratingly awesome cliffhanger endings that will make you want to read the entire series in one sitting. Origin itself picks up right where we are left quite literally hanging at the end of Opal, and is an action packed read full of twists and turns that will keep you on your toes the entire time. I cannot freaking wait to see what she has in store for us in Opposition! 


And my last JLA book, 


Trust in Me is Wait for You from Cam's POV. Let me start out this review by saying that I LOVED Wait for You, and was suuuuuuuuper excited to read Cam's side of the story as soon as I heard Jen was going to be writing and she did not disappoint! Cam's story is a quick and easy read, and I adored reacquainting myself with the characters and getting a glimpse into his mind as his and Avery's relationship developed. He is such an adorable and endearing character, who is easy to love. Jen also uses Cam's story as the perfect opportunity to set the stage for the next book in the series, Be With Me, which I cannot wait for! I definitely recommend this series. It is hands down one of my favorite New Adult reads! 


More New Adult fun.....

Finding It by Cora Carmack


Finding It is the companion novel to Losing It and Faking It, and was equally as enjoyable! Cora's writing is fun and witty and seems to get better and better with each book she writes. Finding It is centered-around, Kelsey (who we meet as Bliss' best friend in book 1 of the series). The story follows the rich and wild Kelsey as she backpacks across Europe in search of herself. What she ends up finding is so much more. Enter the mysterious Jackson Hunt. The chemistry between Kelsey and Jackson is intense from the moment they meet; though, their relationship is far from easy going, as they both are keeping secrets and unwilling to truly let the other in. They go through a lot of ups and downs as they journey across Europe together, and every single sweet, steamy, heartbreaking, and tension filled moment helps them to grow as individuals and together. I loved watching the story unfold and their characters develop. Cora is such an amazing writer and her work seems to grow in depth and complexity with every new story. I am really looking forward to reading Jackson's novella and any and every other book that Cora writes in the future. She seriously rocks my socks! 




Another paranormal-ish read....

Keep You From Harm by Debra Doxer



I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I wasn't quite sure what to think as I began reading, but I am pleasantly surprise to report that this was a very intriguing and interesting read! The story follows Raielle, who has the secret ability to heal people with her touch, and after the mysterious and unexpected death of her mother, finds herself across the country living with a brother whom she didn't know existed. As the story progresses, Raielle quickly finds out that her unstable mother was hiding a lot more than just an older sibling. Feeling confused and lost, Raielle is forced to start over in a new town surrounded by strangers with secrets of their own. One of those said strangers is high school heart throb Lucas Diesel, who Raielle is immediately attracted and drawn to despite her determination to remain unattached and unnoticed. The story itself is full of mystery and plot twists that made it impossible to put down! I give this story a solid 4 stars and am eagerly awaiting the sequel!


Here are some books that are up next on my TBR.....


A Different Blue by Amy Harmon

The Temptation of Lila and Ethan by Jessica Sorenson

Night Owl by M. Pierce

The Road to You by Marilyn Brant

Greed by Amelie Fisher

Catch Me by Claire Contreras

More Than This by Jay McClean

I have at least 100 unread books on my Kindle though, so this list is subject to change! Hehe! Hope you find a book or two that calls to you and as always.... Happy Reading! :-)