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Monday, November 4, 2013

Promo Giveaway & Review - After The Storm by M. Stratton

Check out my review of After The Storm (Book #1) by M. Stratton.  This sexy rock and roll stalker drama recently hit ebook shelves. Author giveaway! 



Synopsis & Review
ARC kindly provided in exchange for a fair and honest review.  No cliff hanger…but series to be continued. Spoiler-free review. 3.5 - 4 stars.

After The Storm by L. Chapman synopsis: 
Alexia “Lexi” Hanson moved across country and rebuilt her life after the attack that could have destroyed her. She enjoys her simple life in the beach cottage. Life was complete in her eyes.

Noah Matthews is Rock & Roll’s hottest star and on top of the world. After years without a break he finds the solitude he craves at his beach house. Enjoying his early morning coffee Noah was surprised to watch his neighbor sneak into his garden and start crawling around.

They never saw what was coming that fateful morning. Someone else was watching them. Someone who thought she belonged to him and would stop at nothing to have her.

Lives are changed forever when they meet amongst the blooms in his garden. Even when things seem darkest, there is always light After the Storm. 

My review:
Lexi & Noah and were likeable characters but I wasn’t entirely feeling their chemistry. This story was different from the usual rock star/innocent girl/stalker drama. ATS had a great plot twist towards the end (80% in on my Kindle) which really took me by surprise.  After the crazy plot twist ATS story picked up a whole lot of steam and suspense. After the crazy I needed to see who was going to make it after the storm.  Lexi’s “Golden Girls”/perverted little old lady friends did manage to get on my nerves after a while.  They were integrated into the story a little too much for me.  I will definitely pick up the next book in this series.  I need to find out what’s in store for bat shit crazy Jeremy. 3.5 stars.

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Author bio:
M. Stratton is a wife and mother who grew up in a small town north of Chicago before moving to Arizona. She is currently working in accounting for a plumbing company. 

 M. Stratton has spent years telling herself stories to fall asleep at night before deciding it was time to get them down on paper for the world to see. She currently has eight different stories fighting to be told. Like everyone else she was afraid to put the stories down and send to publishing companies. With today’s Indie market she decided now is the time.

 Five Fun Facts:
1. I have eight tattoos, and have plans for a sleeve.
2. I love horror movies and haunted houses.
3. I got my first grey hair when I was 13, and had so many streaks I had to start dying my hair when I was 21.
4. I love Reeces, Kit Kats and Snickers. 
5. I love puns. I can drive people crazy with them.

 LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/MLStrattonAuthor/

 https://twitter.com/MStratton70

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17847784-after-the-storm

 http://www.mstrattonauthor.com/
Giveaway
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Saturday, November 2, 2013

What the Heart Takes by Kelli McCracken- Giveaway

I cant wait to read What The Heart Takes Soulmate Series #3 by Kelli McCracken. I loved the first two books in this incredible paranormal rock star romance series. Check out the synopsis, excerpt and author giveaway!  Enjoy.
Title: What the Heart Takes: Soulmate Series #3
Author: Kelli McCracken
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Tentative Release Date: December 2013

 Compelled by fate, will he sacrifice everything to save her?

 Dylan McBride has never liked hiding—from his fans, the press, or his father. He’s left with no other choice after his father threatens Heaven’s life. Protecting his wife and unborn child is the only thing that matters. He’d do anything to save them. Even tolerate a connection she shares with her Keeper, the man sworn to save her life. The man he used to call his friend.

 Layne’s struggling with his pyrokinetic abilities, as well as accepting his role as Heaven’s Keeper. As if kissing her didn’t make things awkward enough, he learns that their connection is more complicated than he ever imagined. So complicated, it affects not only his mind, but also his soul.

 Though he’s taken to his Keeper duties, Heaven senses a battle between Layne’s heart and soul. A battle that’s preventing him from accessing his abilities. There’s only one sure way to help him. Their friendship must deepen. But nothing’s ever easy, and she soon discovers there’s a thin line between love, hate, and What the Heart Takes.

 Teaser:
“I’m sorry,” he sighed, leaning his head against hers. “I don’t want to feel like this. I sure as hell don’t like you feeling this with me, but I—”
“Don’t,” she whispered, pressing her finger to his lips. “Don’t ever apologize for loving me or for any other emotion that stems from that. I would feel the same as you, if the roles were reversed.”
“No you wouldn’t, because you’re pure of heart. You love unconditionally. I’m just a jealous jerk.”
“You’re not a jealous jerk. You’re just a man, trying to protect what he loves.” He tried to look away, but she pressed her hands to his face, holding it in place. “Nothing will ever change the way I feel about you. Even if Layne was head-over-heels for me, he isn’t you. My connection with him is fueling his emotions. He’ll work through them.”
His eyes wavered with emotion, as did their bond. “I know you love me. I’ve never questioned that, except for Aruba, and that was because of my stubbornness. I’ve come close to losing you twice because of it. I don’t want it to happen again.”
“I’m not going anywhere.” She grabbed his hand, placing it against her stomach. “We’re bound, Dylan. In heart, in soul, in every breath we take. I will always be yours.”
His lips pressed together as he feigned a smile. “Deep down, I know you’re right. I shouldn’t let it bother me, but I can’t help it. Before you came into my life, he was my closest friend. We’ve been through a lot.”
“And I complicated that.” Her eyes fell to the floor, but only for a moment. His fingers slid under her chin as he nudged it upward.
“No, you completed me. You gave me the one thing I’ve searched for my entire life…you.”
About the Author:
When Kelli McCracken’s not writing, she’s usually looking for duct tape for her inner critic’s mouth. Or begging her characters to let her sleep. When procrastination strikes, you can find her rocking out with an air guitar or hanging out on Facebook.

 “Forrest Gump's momma said it best. Life is like a box of chocolates. Mine is full of nuts. My motto: Sanity is optional, but not a requirement. My characters love waking me up in the middle of the night for long talks. They have no sense of time.”
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Layne Perry Fan Page
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Giveaway
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Friday, November 1, 2013

Cover Reveal - Sempre: Redemption by J.M. Darhower

Sempre: Redemption (book #2) by J.M. Darhower will release on December 23rd.  I have read so many so many excellent reviews about the first book.  I need to bump this one up on my TBR.  Check out this cover.
Sempre: Redemption
by J.M. Darhower

 Basics:
Sequel to Sempre (re-releasing on 11/25)
Release date: December 23rd, 2013

 Synopsis:
In this thrilling and sexy follow-up to Sempre, two young lovers struggle to keep their relationship intact after they become deeply enmeshed in the dangerous mafia-run crime ring they once tried to overthrow.

 Haven Antonelli and Carmine DeMarco have been through a lot. Haven was taken in by Carmine’s father, and with his family’s help, she escaped a gruesome fate. However, saving Haven from the dark intentions of a mafia family cost Carmine a steep price: he was forced to swear loyalty to them.

 Now, still passionately in love, Carmine and Haven must face the fall-out of Carmine’s forced service, as Haven discovers terrifying secrets about the family that enslaved both her and her mother—and why she matters so much in this intricate web of lies.
About the Author:
JM Darhower is the author of countless stories and poems, most of which only she has ever read. She lives in a tiny town in rural North Carolina, where she churns out more words than will ever see the light of day. She has a deep passion for politics and speaking out against human trafficking, and when she isn't writing (or fangirling about books) she's usually ranting about those things.

 Chronic crimper with a vulgar mouth, she admits to having a Twitter addiction. You can usually always find her there.
Author's links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmdarhower
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/JM-Darhower/187907981297867?skip_nax_wizard=true
Website: http://www.jmdarhower.com/
Pre-order links:
S&S.com: http://books.simonandschuster.com/Sempre-Redemption/J-M-Darhower/9781476734200 
Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Sempre-Redemption-ebook/dp/B00EMDPZVK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid= 
iBookstore: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781476734200
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sempre-jm-darhower/1116527231?ean=9781476734200

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Promo Giveaway & Excerpt - Curve by Nicola Hudson

Curve by Nicola Hudson just released on October 25th. It's a New Adult Contemporary Romance – with a British sensibility. International author giveaway and excerpt below.  Happy Monday.
Title:  Curve
Published Date: 25th October 2013
Genre :
New Adult Contemporary Romance – with a British sensibility
*Appropriate for adult readers due to sensitive themes (sexual violence), language and sexual content.

 Synopsis:
Cass is seventeen and never been kissed, let alone touched.  On one humiliating night, that changes when two boys become interested in her.  Flynn is the older brother of her best friend, yet Cass has never considered him as anything other than that.  Rob is the school sports star and becomes obsessed with Cass when he loses a bet because of her.  

 As the relationship between Cass and Flynn develops, Rob's interest becomes increasingly malevolent.  One terrible night changes Cass's life and threatens to destroy her relationship with Flynn, as well as her future.

 Buy Info:
Amazon US Buy Link: http://goo.gl/onDGpi
Amazon UK Buy Link: http://goo.gl/TXr7t4

 Social Contacts:
Goodreads Link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18299202-curve 
Facebook Author Profile Link: https://www.facebook.com/nicolahudsonauthor
Goodreads Profile Link: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7211253.Nicola_Hudson
Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/NicHudsonAuthor

 Author Bio:
I’ve always been an avid reader and occasional writer, but only ever for my own eyes! Then, last year, I read my first New Adult novel - and I was hooked.  After consuming a vast e-pile of NA, the burning need to write my own was overwhelming.  And so I started…

 Fitting in writing around a demanding job and a wonderfully supportive husband has been, umm, interesting at times but the whole process has been a fantastic experience.  I have been blown away by the friendliness and support shown by the readers, writers and bloggers who make up the NA and Indie communities; online with them is one of my favourite places to hang out!

 I have already started the follow-up novel to Curve, Heart, which follows Neve as she starts at university.

GIVEAWAY - Open Internationally
1 x $25 Amazon giftcard and ebook of Curve 
1 x $10 Amazon giftcard and ebook of Curve  
1 x $5 Amazon giftcard and ebook of Curve 
5 x ebook copies of Curve

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Excerpt:
Things like this don’t happen to me.
As we swayed slightly awkwardly in time with the warblings of a ballad being sung by one of those manufactured boybands, I tried to enjoy the moment for what it was: me, Cass Jones, dancing with Rob Meadows at the Sixth Form Christmas party.  
Rob Meadows, star of the school rugby team.  
Rob Meadows, blonde god of gorgeousness.
Me. 
 The evening was coming to an end and, after the rowdy jump-dancing of earlier, the DJ was playing the compulsory slow numbers that signalled the end of the party for some but just the start of the evening for others.  And there I was, still dancing.
The Sixth Form Christmas party was a highlight of the school social calendar, especially as it usually provided significant fodder for the yearbook.  All of Year 13 had started to think about lives beyond school, our small town, even our friends, as part of the university application process.  Consequently, there was a sense of desperation to our attempts to create some happy memories to take with us.  There we were, on the cusp of legal adulthood, yet not really sure of our place in the world.
Neve and I had debated whether or not to even bother going to the party.  As habitual residents of the social periphery, we didn’t really belong to any of the usual cliques found in most high schools.  And we were OK with that, enjoying the sense of irony in watching those cliques shift and re-shape, occasionally even imploding.  
I’m not trying to suggest that the evening was some sort of Ugly Duckling transformation story. I am definitely not Cinderella. 
But it was clear that others, as well as me, were surprised to see me there, doing that.  I was dressed in some black lace concoction that Neve had assured me was ‘a little bit sexy, but definitely not slutty’, opaque tights and a pair of ballet flats.  It had been a nightmare trying to find something to wear that looked dressy enough, covered enough and didn’t look like it should be worn by my mum.  Neve had managed to cajole my hair into a side sweep of loose waves and hide the couple of spots that had appeared, as if on cue, that morning. I knew I didn’t look like most of the other girls, especially those with their fake tans, fake hair and fake nails, but I was OK with that.
Usually I was happy with the office-wear rules that made up the dress code for Sixth Form: black trousers, a plain tee shirt and a cardigan had become my own unofficial uniform.  So maybe people were surprised to see me in a dress.  Or maybe it was because Rob was dancing with me.  
That was more likely the cause. 
About half an hour earlier, Rob Meadows had come over to our table, drink in hand, sat down and started chatting like we were long-time friends.  He joked about some of the teachers, and recalled some of the funny moments from when we had lessons together in main school.  As the conversation continued, he had moved his chair closer to mine, as though he was struggling to hear what I was saying.  At one point, when he touched my arm to point out the drunken antics of one of the other rugby team players, I finally got the message.
Rob was flirting with me.  
When he asked me to dance, I looked across at Neve, who was bravely trying not to look like a fifth wheel.  I knew she was as surprised as me at what was happening; this had not even been considered in the endless discussions we had had about the evening before tonight.  She shrugged her shoulders and I got up to follow Rob to the area where a few couples were in varying stages of becoming physically acquainted with each other.  My heart was pounding.  I had never danced with anyone other than Neve, and never like this!  I decided that I just had to follow his lead; clearly this wasn’t going to be his first time. 
As we moved together in time with the music, I felt the tautness of Rob’s waist beneath my hands.  I had worried about what to do with my hands but he had gently taken them and placed them on his hips before gathering his own around my neck, pulling me close.  His thumb was softly rubbing my nape, the tiny movement sending shivers up and down my spine.  My breath became shallower with each tingle.  
Was this what all the fuss was about?  If so, I finally got it.  
One sway brought us closer together and I was sure that I could feel him pressing into my hip.  I’d never been that close to a boy before, well, not in that way, and I didn’t have the foggiest about what to do.  I was sure that most of the girls would be able to laugh it off with some innuendo-laden joke, some might even have moved in closer.  But I wasn’t one of those girls and the last thing I wanted was to mess up what could
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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Round up of 50 Shades of Grey Halloween Costumes


Round up of the best 50 Shades of Grey Halloween costumes on the web. 

The Best 50 Shades of Grey Halloween Costume ever.  DIY

50 Shades of Grey Gladiator? 

50 Shades of Grey Halloween DIY Home Depot costume

Laters, Baby Halloween Costume! DIY

50 Shades of Guido Douche?
50 Shades of Grey Color Chart Halloween Shirt.  Simple, classic, cute.

50 Shades of Grey Wine? Not a costume...but might need to drink some if I am going to wear a paint chip ; )  WTF?

50 Shades of Grey To Go Costume in a Box?


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Friday, October 25, 2013

The Edge of Always by J.A. Redmerski - Giveaway & Review

To celebrate the November 5th release of J.A. Redmerski's THE EDGE OF ALWAYS, the powerful sequel to the bestselling novel THE EDGE OF NEVER, the author is giving away five print copies of the series! JRed just released a never-before-released excerpt from THE EDGE OF ALWAYS!  Check out my review, excerpt and author giveaway. I LOVE this book series...it's an absolute must read.



Summary:
When everything falls apart, love remains . . .

 THE EDGE OF ALWAYS

 Camryn Bennett has never been happier. Five months after meeting on a Greyhound bus, she and her soul mate Andrew Parrish are engaged-and a wedding isn't the only special event in their future. Nervous but excited, Camryn can't wait to begin the rest of her life with Andrew, a man she knows in her heart will love her always. They have so much to look forward to-until tragedy blindsides them.

 Andrew doesn't understand how this could happen to them. He's trying to move on, and thought Camryn was doing the same. But when Andrew discovers Camryn is secretly harboring a mountain of pain and attempting to numb it in damaging ways, there is nothing he won't do to bring her back to life. Determined to prove that their love can survive anything, Andrew decides to take Camryn on a new journey filled with hope and passion. If only he can convince her to come along for the ride...

 THE EDGE OF ALWAYS Buy Links:
Amazon – http://amzn.to/1dnGDto
Barnes and Noble – http://bit.ly/1gLjh0A
iTunes - http://bit.ly/1hcuQOm

J.A. Redmerski’s Social Network Links:
Website - http://jessicaredmerski.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/J.A.Redmerski
Twitter - https://twitter.com/JRedmerski
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5437976.J_A_Redmerski

Author Bio:
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.

REVIEW:
The Edge of Always (The Edge of Never, #2)The Edge of Always by J.A. Redmerski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC kindly provided by Netgalley and Hachette Book Group, Grand Central Publishing Forever in exchange for an honest review.  No cliff hanger. Book one should be read first. Spoiler-free review.  Release date – November 5th.  Five stars.

The Edge of Always is the stunning conclusion of J.A. Redmerski’s The Edge of Never series. Camryn and Andrew are back on the road living their dream in book two.  Their spontaneous adventure continues with a few painful pit stops and detours to tackle some real issues with drugs, dependency and health.  Camryn and Andrew’s hearts were like passports…stamped with so many emotions. They visited love, lust, pleasure, pain and depression to name a few.

TEOA unravels from both Camryn and Andrew's POV.  It was so nice getting into Andrew's head and I think I might love him a little more in book two!  There were times that I wanted to hug and smack the heck out of Camryn (but mostly hug).  The Edge of Never (Book #1) is still my favorite…but book two was certainly worth the wait.  JRed did not disappoint -- if anything she exceeding my expectations with how this story continued.  The Edge of Always had me on the edge of my seat up until the very last page. I was swept away in Camryn and Andrew’s emotional road map and loved the way this story played out.

I can only wish a spin off with a new character that came into the picture. Maybe we will be lucky and get “The Edge of Forever”? This book is an absolute must read. Thanks for the Kindle Crack J.A. Redmerski.

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THE EDGE OF ALWAYS Excerpt:
“Get up, birthday girl,” Andrew announces from somewhere near the foot of the bed. I hear him slap the tabletop by the window with the palm of his hand repeatedly.

 I roll over onto my side, putting my back toward the bright sun and then burrow underneath the sheets. A gust of cold air hits me when Andrew snatches the sheets off me.

 “Oh come on!” I moan, drawing my knees toward my chest and pulling the
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Release Day Giveaway - Knights' Sinner by Bella Jewel Release Day


Oh Bella Jewel how I love you and the MC Sinners series.  Kindle Crack Book Reviews is super happy to have the this fine piece of Kindle Crack to read this week.  Biker smut rocks.  Happy Friday... Knights' Sinner (The MC Sinners #3) is live.  Check out Bella's giveaway and excerpt. 



 Title: Knights’ Sinner (The MC Sinners #3)
Author: Bella Jewel
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Genre: Biker Erotica
Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets

 SYNOPSIS:
Jackson is always considered the 'softie'. He's the first to help people out when they're in need. He's President of the Hell's Knights and is tired of being treated like a pushover. He wants to show the world how much of a sinner he can be.
Serenity has a dark past. Secrets haunt her and she has no way of escaping them. Hogan is the only family she knows and life with him is brutal. And it's about to get worse.
He sends her on a mission.
On a mission to destroy the Hell's Knights and the Heaven's Sinners.
Can she pretend with a club she doesn't know?
Or will she betray Hogan?

Goodreads Link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18625450-knights-sinner

Buy Links:
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/knights-sinner-bella-jewel/1117237042?ean=2940148391296

Avail on Amazon - Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Knights-Sinner-The-MC-Sinners-ebook/dp/B00G5IG3RK/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1382718588&sr=8-8&keywords=knights%27+sinner

 Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knights-Sinner-The-MC-Sinners-ebook/dp/B00G5IG3RK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1382718712&sr=8-4&keywords=knights%27+Sinner

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bella Jewel is an Aussie girl through and through. She spent her life in Western Australia, growing up in many different areas of the state. She now currently lives in Perth with her husband, children and mass amounts of pets. She's crazy, fun, outgoing and friendly. Writing is her passion, she started at the young age of 18 but finally got the courage up to publish, and her first novel Hell's Knights will be released in August 2013.

AUTHOR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Bella-Jewel/513907282000951
Website: http://authorbellajewel.wix.com/bella-jewel
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7178194.Bella_Jewel

 EXCERPT:
“Your hair must be worse than mine,” she giggles, pulling her lips from mine and tugging the thick, messy locks hanging over my shoulders.
I grin. “Yeah.”
“Any reason you keep it long?” she asks, using her fingers to untangle it.
I shrug. “Just always been that way, so I figure it’s just easier to leave it there.”
She continues tugging and pulling, until her fingers are gliding smoothly through it.
“I like it,” she murmurs. “I’d like it even more if I could brush it.”
I snort. “Ain’t gonna happen little darlin’.”
She pouts, and I smirk, flicking her lip. “Don’t pout at me.”
“It’s not un-manly to let a girl brush your hair.”
“No,” I grin. “It’s just outright girly.”
“It’s not!”
“Is.”
She gives me a lazy half smile, and then tugs at my hair again, until our lips are touching. Her stomach grumbles against mine.
“Hungry?” I chuckle.
She nods, stretching and shifting. “Yeah, but I think I need to shower more.”
“You shower, I’ll get food.”
She nods, grinning. “It sounds like a plan.”
I crawl out of her bed, and sit on the side, ready to pull on my jeans when her hand reaches around, and her fingers curl around my soft c**k. It instantly jerks to life, swelling beneath her grips.

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