Thursday, March 12, 2015

Feature and Follow

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This Week's Question
Have you come up with any special memes or features on your blog that you'd like people to visit more? - Suggested by Take Me Away

I have not started any Memes. I am not the most creative person when it comes to that kind of stuff. I am a great follower though! I love memes! Not sure what I would do without them!


Night Shift Cover Reveal #5!! Swimming in the Shadows by Eden Butler

Night Shift Anthology Cover Reveal #5

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Title: Swimming in Shadows 
Author: Eden Butler 
Release Date: March 17, 2015
Blurb: 
 One lie can change your life. A web of lies can destroy it. Neil Ryan was a good Navy SEAL. He was an even better detective, but when an unmarked envelope lands on Ryan’s desk, long-buried secrets are resurrected and Ryan questions everything he thought he knew about justice, including who killed his mother. Now he’s chasing a ghost, swimming in the shadows of the past, searching for answers. All he’s found are dead ends and more mysteries. Ryan lands in America’s wildest, sexiest city tangling with a redhead, chasing down a dead woman, and trying to get his best friend to stop hounding him about a business he wants no part of. When a set up sends him straight to Tulane Medical, and into the care of the girl he never forgot, Ryan finds the strength and healing he seeks to unravel the mysteries of the past.
Night Shift Anthology releases on March 17, 2015. 6 NEW novellas from Toni Aleo, Kindle Alexander, Sawyer Bennett, Chelle Bliss, Eden Butler, and Brenda Rothert. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund, PanCan.org, and the Nashville Predators Foundation.
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About the author:
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Eden Butler is an Amazon best-selling editor and writer of Romance, Mystery and SciFi and Fantasy novels and the nine-times great-granddaughter of an honest-to-God English pirate. This could explain her affinity for rule breaking and rum. Her debut novel, a New Adult, Contemporary Romance, "Chasing Serenity" launched October 2013. Since that time Eden has published six books and novellas including the Amazon best seller, "Thin Love". When she's not writing or wondering about her possibly Jack Sparrowesque ancestor, Eden edits, reads and spends way too much time watching rugby, Doctor Who and New Orleans Saints football. GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/7275168.Eden_Butler‎ Twitter: @EdenButler Facebook: www.facebook.com/eden.butler.10

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: End of Days
Author: Susan Ee
Series Number: 3
Release Date: May 12, 2015

Goodreads Summary:
End of Days is the explosive conclusion to Susan Ee’s bestselling Penryn & the End of Days trilogy.

After a daring escape from the angels, Penryn and Raffe are on the run. They’re both desperate to find a doctor who can reverse the twisted changes inflicted by the angels on Raffe and Penryn’s sister. As they set off in search of answers, a startling revelation about Raffe’s past unleashes dark forces that threaten them all.

When the angels release an apocalyptic nightmare onto humans, both sides are set on a path toward war. As unlikely alliances form and strategies shift, who will emerge victorious? Forced to pick sides in the fight for control of the earthly realm, Raffe and Penryn must choose: Their own kind, or each other?

My Thoughts:
I am so excited for the conclusion of this series! I really need to know how this series is going to end!! I feel like I have been waiting a long time for it!

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Night Shift Anthology Cover Reveal #4! Rebound by Chelle Bliss

Night Shift Anthology Cover Reveal #4

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Title: Rebound 
Author: Chelle Bliss 
Release Date: March 17, 2015 
Cover Photographer: Eric Battershell 
Cover Mode: Matt Zumwalt
Blurb:
After losing the love of his life to another man, Flash is heartbroken and lost. Wanting to forget, he heads to New Orleans. He finds the unexpected. A chance encounter could alter his fate or will she become his rebound?
Night Shift Anthology releases on March 17, 2015. 6 NEW novellas from Toni Aleo, Kindle Alexander, Sawyer Bennett, Chelle Bliss, Eden Butler, and Brenda Rothert. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund, PanCan.org, and the Nashville Predators Foundation.
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About the author:
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 USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss who writes stories about real-life scenarios with fantasy Alpha males. Her works include humor as well as steamy sex.

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Throttle Me ~ Book 1: http://amzn.to/1ApcSSD Hook Me ~ Book 2: http://amzn.to/1ApcUKf Throttled ~ Book 3: http://amzn.to/1mUoWko Resist Me ~ Book 4: http://amzn.to/1t5S6TG Resisting ~ Book 5: http://amzn.to/16tyOBl Uncover Me ~ Book 6: http://amzn.to/1yM3Leu Without Me ~ Book 7: http://bit.ly/WithoutMeAmazon
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Monday, March 9, 2015

ARC Review of Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver

Goodreads Summary:
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver delivers a gripping story about two sisters inexorably altered by a terrible accident.

Dara and Nick used to be inseparable, but that was before the accident that left Dara's beautiful face scarred and the two sisters totally estranged. When Dara vanishes on her birthday, Nick thinks Dara is just playing around. But another girl, nine-year-old Madeline Snow, has vanished, too, and Nick becomes increasingly convinced that the two disappearances are linked. Now Nick has to find her sister, before it's too late.


In this edgy and compelling novel, Lauren Oliver creates a world of intrigue, loss, and suspicion as two sisters search to find themselves, and each other.




My Review:
Vanishing Girls blew my mind. It was a psychological thriller that I was not expecting at all. This one was different from any YA book I have read in a long time. Nick and Dara are sisters who used to be friends. After the accident though everything changed. They are now estranged. When Nick goes home for a while things between them are very strained. Things with Nicks best friend and Dara's ex boyfriend. Nick still has a crush on him and after the accident things are even more weird for her. Dara vanishes on her birthday and this leaves Nick in a panic. There was another little girl who went missing too, Madeline Snow. Nick is convinced they disappearances are connected. Will Nick be able to find her sister or will she be to late? 

The dynamic between Nick and Dara is very interesting. I can see why they had a falling out. The book is very well written. We get different POV's from before and after the accident. That way we get a back story too. I felt bad for them. I don't have a sister but, I would assume that having a best friend and then losing them would be awful. They had a decent relationship before and after the accident Nick blames herself for what happened to Dara. They do what ever they can to avoid each other. Nick tries very hard to find her sister. She is pretty worried something bad has happened given how Dara has been acting. This book takes a turn for the...I'm not even sure. Will Nick be able to save her sister?

This book has one of the biggest blog twists I have read about in a long time. Like I said it blew my mind and I was pleasantly surprised by this book! I have not read anything else by this author but, I definitely will now! 

Sunday, March 8, 2015

NIGHT SHIFT COVER REVEAL #3! Off Duty by Sawyer Bennett!!

Night Shift Anthology Cover Reveal #3

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Title: Off Duty 
Author: Sawyer Bennett 
Release Date: March 17, 2015
Blurb: 
As a member of the New York Fire Department, single father Tim Davis is about as tough as they come. But underneath the muscles and tattoos, he still nurses a bruised heart handed to him courtesy of his first love. While on vacation with his son in New Orleans, Tim runs into the very woman that taught him about love before pulling it all away.
Holly Reynolds is rebuilding her life as an orthopedic doctor, far away from her home in New York City and her controlling father… the man responsible for tearing her and Tim apart. While she knows the hurt she caused Tim could never be forgiven, she can’t help the overwhelming feelings she still has for her first and deepest love.
Truths are revealed as lies are exposed.
Two people come back together again to explore the fragile emotional bonds that still keep them tethered, even as their passion ignites hotter than any fire Tim has ever had to put out before.
Night Shift Anthology releases on March 17, 2015. 6 NEW novellas from Toni Aleo, Kindle Alexander, Sawyer Bennett, Chelle Bliss, Eden Butler, and Brenda Rothert. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund, PanCan.org, and the Nashville Predators Foundation.
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About the author:
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 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Sawyer Bennett is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn't have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate. Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series and the Last Call Series. SOCIAL MEDIAL LINKS: www.SawyerBennett.com www.facebook.com/bennettbooks www.twitter.com/bennettbooks

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Stacking the Shelves

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. It is hosted by Tynga's Reviews. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

e-ARC's

Goodreads Summary: (Via Goodreads)
"I thrust my hand toward the sky as my voice begs the Elemental inside me to waken and rise. But it's no use. The curse I've spent my entire life abhorring—the thing I trained so hard to control—no longer exists."

Nym has saved Faelen only to discover that Draewulf stole everything she valued. Now he’s destroyed her Elemental storm-summoning ability as well.

When Nym sneaks off with a host of delegates to Bron, Lord Myles offers her the chance for a new kind of power and the whispered hope that it may do more than simply defeat the monster she loathes. But the secrets the Bron people have kept concealed, along with the horrors Draewulf has developed, may require more than simply harnessing a darker ability.

They may require who she is.

Set against the stark metallic backdrop of the Bron kingdom, Nym is faced with the chance to change the future.

Or was that Draewulf’s plan for her all along?

Goodreads Summary:
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver delivers a gripping story about two sisters inexorably altered by a terrible accident.

Dara and Nick used to be inseparable, but that was before the accident that left Dara's beautiful face scarred and the two sisters totally estranged. When Dara vanishes on her birthday, Nick thinks Dara is just playing around. But another girl, nine-year-old Madeline Snow, has vanished, too, and Nick becomes increasingly convinced that the two disappearances are linked. Now Nick has to find her sister, before it's too late.


In this edgy and compelling novel, Lauren Oliver creates a world of intrigue, loss, and suspicion as two sisters search to find themselves, and each other.


Purchased

Goodreads Summary:
There's death all around us.
We just don't pay attention.
Until we do.

The last time Lex was happy, it was before. When she had a family that was whole. A boyfriend she loved. Friends who didn't look at her like she might break down at any moment.

Now she's just the girl whose brother killed himself. And it feels like that's all she'll ever be.

As Lex starts to put her life back together, she tries to block out what happened the night Tyler died. But there's a secret she hasn't told anyone-a text Tyler sent, that could have changed everything.

Lex's brother is gone. But Lex is about to discover that a ghost doesn't have to be real to keep you from moving on.


From New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Hand, The Last Time We Say Goodbye is a gorgeous and heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and letting go.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

BLOG TOUR!! Becoming the Whiskey Princess by Toni Aleo



Title: Becoming the Whiskey Princess
Author: Toni Aleo
Series: Taking Risks #2
Genre: Contemporary Romance

For better or worse, for richer or poorer, ‘til almost death do they part…

Amberlyn Reilly took a risk and found a new life in Ireland. She did something drastic and jumped in front of a loaded gun for the one she knew she couldn’t lose. And with her mother’s last request, she did more than fall in love. She fell into Declan O’Callaghan—with her eyes wide open and her damaged heart and soul leading the way.

When Irish-born Declan O’Callaghan spotted Amberlyn across the lake, he knew his life was about to change. And it did. Now he has everything he’s ever dreamed of —he’s marrying for love, and with that love, the family distillery will now be his as long as he marries before the deadline.

Things are moving fast. It’s now or never. And as their beautiful relationship grows, time is something these two don’t have a lot of. Declan’s and Amberlyn’s souls are tightly tethered, but will the questions and second thoughts of others prevent them from having a life they’ve both only begun to dream of? Will family and the obligations that come with the O’Callaghan name push them to their breaking point? Or has the Whiskey Prince truly found his happily ever after taking Amberlyn as his Princess?



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My Review
I feel like I have been waiting for more of Declan and Amberlyn's story. With the way the first book ended how could I not!? Amberlyn is recuperating from the events of the last book. Now they have the added stress of also planning a wedding. I think it is safe to say that pretty early on Amberlyn's idea of a wedding was different then Declan's family. Despite the pressure, Amberlyn and Declan are very much in love. Even though their relationship has had some seriously rocky times already. It is blooming and growing into a love that one can only hope for. Every great love story has it's bumps in the road however. When the feelings of doubt start flowing will they be able to over come them?

Declan is a dream. I mean seriously. He time and time again puts himself out there for Amberlyn. He definitely proves himself and his love for her. I can't imagine how hard it would be to be having a whirlwind wedding and being pressured by your new in-laws! It can make planning your life and wedding that much harder and more stressful. Amberlyn is entering a world that is different from everything shes used to. Luckily for Amberlyn she has a pretty awesome guy to lead her through it. Even though she questions her decisions along the way. Lets be honest, they share some pretty steamy moments!! I mean...wow! 

I love Toni Aleo's writing and Becoming the Whiskey Princess is just another example of her awesomeness! I really enjoyed this book and I am so glad I got to take part in the tour for it!

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About the Author


Toni Aleo is the author of the Nasvhille Assassins series: Taking ShotsTrying to ScoreEmpty Net, Falling for the Backup, and Blue Lines.
When not rooting for her beloved Nashville Predators, she’s probably going to her husband’s and son’s hockey games and her daughter’s dance competitions, taking pictures, scrapbooking, or reading the latest romance novel.
She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, two children, and a bulldog. Read more about Toni here.

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Night Shift Anthology Cover Reveal #2! Closet Confessions by Kindle Alexander

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Title: Closet Confession 
Author: Kindle Alexander 
Release Date: March 17, 2015 Click here to Pre-Order

Blurb: 
Dr. Derek Babineaux is intelligent, dedicated, and one of the best ER physicians in the fast-paced world of critical care at Tulane Medical in New Orleans. Always on top of his game, he’s thrown off balance when the newest staff member finally unleashes his hidden desires. Justin Delacroix’s job at the inner city’s busiest hospital might be just what he needs to ease back into civilian life after a long stint in the military. High-preforming shifts make working as a trauma nurse at TMC the perfect way to utilize his skills and quick reaction times. There’s only one problem, his attraction for one sexy ER doctor is off the charts, but he has his reasons for not returning Dr. Baby’s night shift advances. Or maybe he doesn't.
Night Shift Anthology releases on March 17, 2015. 6 NEW novellas from Toni Aleo, Kindle Alexander, Sawyer Bennett, Chelle Bliss, Eden Butler, and Brenda Rothert. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund, PanCan.org, and the Nashville Predators Foundation.
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About the author:
Best Selling, and newly award winning Author Kindle Alexander is an innovative writer, and a genre-crosser who writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and erotica. It’s always a surprise to see what’s coming next! Happily married with too many children, and dogs, living in the suburbs of Dallas.

Monday, March 2, 2015

COVER REVEAL!! Wanting to Forget by Toni Aleo

Night Shift Anthology Cover Reveal #1

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Title: Wanting to Forget - A Jordie Thomas Tale 
Author: Toni Aleo 
Release Date: March 17, 2015
Blurb: 
Jordie Thomas is looking for something to take his mind off of the woman he let go—or rather, pushed away—and the terrifying prospect of what will happen if his broken leg doesn’t heal. He’s ready to get back to his family and fellow teammates on the Nashville Assassins and get back onto the ice. However, with his injured leg in the way and his mind clouded by a certain woman, he needs a break that’ll help clear his head and his heart. With New Orleans in his sights, can this player—on and off the ice—find a way to get back to the crazy and reckless life he used to live? Find out and follow along as author Toni Also takes readers on one wild journey in this Assassins novella.
Night Shift Anthology releases on March 17, 2015. 6 NEW novellas from Toni Aleo, Kindle Alexander, Sawyer Bennett, Chelle Bliss, Eden Butler, and Brenda Rothert. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund, PanCan.org, and the Nashville Predators Foundation.
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Biography:
Toni Aleo is the author of the Assassins Series, Bullies Series, Whiskey Prince, Let it be Me, and the Spring Grove novels. She lives in Clarksville, TN with her husband, and two beautiful children. She enjoys taking pictures, writing, shopping and going to as many hockey games that she can!
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Friday, February 27, 2015

COVER REVEAL! From Origins by Mary Ting!


Title: From Origins 
By: Mary Ting
Release Date: March 27, 2015

Synopsis
Skylar, Mason, and the other descendants embark a deadly quest to the underworld to confront the evil Hades, who has been plotting to kill off the descendants of all the gods.
On this journey, they soon discover that the ancient gods are not dead as once believed but are held captive in a secret location. In order to save the world from destruction at the hands of Hephaestus, the descendants must set out on a crusade to rescue the gods.
In the process, Skylar learns more about her bloodline and her powers, but there is also a heavy price to pay. The darkest forces known to man are about to return to reclaim their stolen kingdom.

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Author Bio

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.

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Feature and Follow!

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1. (Required) Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Hosts {Parajunkee & Alison Can Read.
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2. Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing. You can also grab the code if you would like to insert it into your posts.

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If you are using WordPress or another CMS that doesn't have GFC (Google Friends Connect) state in your posts how you would like to be followed.

4. Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don't just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don't say "HI". If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love...and the followers. If you're new to the follow Friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

This Week's Question
Your house is burning down and you have time to select three books you own to take with you. What three books? - Suggested by Alison Can Read

This is an insanely hard question! I would have to say my signed copies of the entire Shatter Me series.  I loved that series and what are the odds I'd get signed copies of all three!? I have other signed books too. In all honestly I'd probably grab a bag and throw as many in as I can or chuck them out the window for later haha!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

BLOG TOUR! An Indecent Proposal by J.C. Reed & Jackie Steele




An Indecent Proposal by J.C. Reed & Jackie Steele
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Release date: February 23rd, 2015

It was supposed to be easy. 
Hire a professional actor to play my fake fiancé. 
But when he steps in front of my door to pick me up for The Interview, my heart stops. Chase Wright is perfect. And hot. I mean like, burn up your dress hot. However, Chase isn't professional at all. I hate what he does to me with his sinfully sexy blue eyes. I hate that he wants me in his bed. 

One month…that’s all I need him for. All I have to do is stay out of his bed. But the rules slowly begin to change. My fake fiancé suddenly becomes my fake husband. When Chase offers me an indecent proposal, it's too late to fire him. It's too late to decline. 


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My Review:
Laurie is a strong woman. She would like nothing more then to make it on her own. She is a woman who knows what she wants from her life but, in order to get her inheritance she needs one thing....a fiance! Should be easy right? She is a college graduate but, hasn't been able to get a job yet. I think this hits home with a lot of people right now. What is a girl to do when she needs a quick fiancee. Well, hire an actor of course. One that is convincing. Chase is a gorgeous guy who is eager to help. What could possibly go wrong?

I liked Chase immediately. Laurie laid out the "engagement" pretty well and he agreed. The whole thing was pretty weird. I can't imagine interviewing someone to play your loving fiance when they are a complete stranger! That would be interesting. Although picking a hot actor would make it easier! It would have been fun to see Jude do it but, I'm not sure he could pull it off. Chase has a great personality to. Despite all Laurie's rules and regulations he makes it more personal. More real. I was completely thrown for him falling for her rather then the other way around. Laurie, like any woman, is not rock hard. Chase slowly starts to chisel away at her and she begins to like his flirting. Walls begin to crumble.

Like any good arrangement, it is built on little lies and omissions. When working with strangers you better be ready for anything. Although Laurie is at fault herself for not being honest. So many underlying stories and mysteries!! I am left with questions that will hopefully be answered in the next book!! 

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Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Where the Stair Case Ends
Author: Stacy Stokes
Series Number: 1
Release Date: April 14, 2015

Goodreads Summary:
After her best friend orchestrates the lie that destroys her reputation, Taylor wants more than anything to disappear from her life. But when an accident turns this unspoken wish into reality, instead of an angel-filled afterlife, Taylor must climb a seemingly endless staircase into the sky.

Instead of going up, the journey plunges her into the past. As she unravels the mystery behind her friend’s betrayal, she must face the truth about life and find the strength to forgive the unforgivable -- unless the staircase breaks her first.


My Review:
This one sounds interesting and different. Definitely different from what is out there right now. I am curious to say the least.