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Thursday, October 10, 2013

FIVE MORE DAYS till D.L. Roan's Second Nature!



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Promo Blitz Giveaway & Chapter 1 Excerpt - The Missionary by Jack Wilder

I admit I am a cover whore.  This cover is grabbing me big time.  I love dark, angst filled stories…especially when they involve a Navy Seal.  I just added The Missionary by Jack Wilder to my TBR list.  Check it out chapter one and author giveaway below. 



Synopsis:

The Missionary
by Jack Wilder 
Ex-Navy SEAL Stone Pressfield has a bad feeling about the proposed church missions trip to Manila, Philippines. The college-age church group plans to go to Manila and help victims of the sex-trafficking industry. Stone's lingering nightmare memories about the sex-trafficking industry have him warning church leaders that the trip is a bad idea. He knows all too well that it could end in violence, and those involved aren't to be trifled with.

When beautiful Wren Morgan goes missing, he has a sick feeling that he knows exactly who took her, and for what purpose. The problem is, Wren isn't just any other student. She's someone he's close to, someone he cares about. Now she's in the hands of cruel, evil men, and Stone is the only one who can rescue her before the unthinkable happens.

Author Profile:
Jack Wilder—aka Mr. Wilder—is one half of the writing team "The Wilders." You might know his wife, Jasinda Wilder, as the author of bestselling books such as Falling Into You, Falling Into Us, Stripped, and Wounded, among many others. The Missionary is Jack's first solo work, but you can bet it won't be the last. The Wilders live in the suburbs outside of Detroit, Michigan with their five kids, a dog that vaguely resembles a coyote,and a manny.






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Excerpt - THE MISSIONARY Chapter 1



1
~Now~


The stench woke her. It was a thick miasma of rot and garbage and death, laced with something acrid and almost sweet. The next thing she noticed was the heat. And then, the pain. Everything hurt.
Something with too many quick legs skittered over her foot.  
She couldn’t open her eyes; either that, or she was in a darkened room. Memory was a foggy thing at best. Thought was difficult, as if her brain was sluggish.
What’s my name?
Where am I?
She couldn’t summon the answers to those questions. The pain made it too hard to think. The pain, and the smell. And the heat. She tried to open her eyes again, and this time, she felt like she was successful. She was blinking, she felt the shuttering of her lashes against her cheek. She turned her head, or tried to. Something went skritch under her scalp, and she felt the tug of her hair catching, so she knew she’d achieved some kind of motion.

Blog Tour Review & Giveaway - Cage by Harper Sloan 4 Stars


Harper Sloan's Corps Security series rocks. Did you read Withstanding Me by Crystal Spears?  If you did you will LOVE the tie-in with Cage.  
  Check out my review and the author giveaway below.




Cage – by Harper Sloan
Book 2 – Corps Security Series
RELEASE DATE: September 9, 2013


Synopsis:
"Alpha heroes you'll want to kidnap and keep, heroines to root for, and sizzling love scenes with emotional punch." Carly Phillips, NY Times Bestselling Author

Greg Cage was born to protect. While growing up, he was his mother and sister’s shield against the world… until he failed. For the last decade, he has carried that guilt and need for vengeance around… until it was stripped from him. Now, with his best friend getting married and no longer needing his protection, he is even more lost, completely adrift, and desperate for some control. All he has ever known was how to protect: his family, his friends, and his country. Can he go against everything he has ever known, and give up that control?
Melissa Larson will never let anyone hold the reins in her life. She has been the rock in her family for more years than she can remember, and the fight to keep them together is her main priority right now. She has always been fiercely independent and proud. The last thing she will ever do is ask for someone else’s help. But when that choice is out of her control, forcing her to rely on others to save her and her family, and pick up the pieces that are left, will she be able to let someone else be her strength?
The second Greg locks eyes with Meli, he knows that she is someone he needs. Someone he craves. Meli knew the second she met Greg that he would be nothing but trouble and heartache. Her life takes an unexpected turn, and that bitch Fate is back to wreak more havoc on another member of the Corps family.
All hell breaks loose, leaving Greg no choice but to call in a favor. He hooks back up with his old friend Braxxon Breaker from the Breakneck MC. Together, they make sure that nothing threatens anyone Greg loves again.

About The Author:
Harper lives in small town Georgia just a short drive from her hometown of Peachtree City. She (and her 3 daughters) enjoy ruling the house they dubbed 'Estrogen Ocean', much to her husband’s chagrin. Harper has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books; you can almost ALWAYS find her with her ereader attached. As an ex-reviewer and blogger, Harper's passion for reading runs deep. It wasn't until 'Axel' decided to take up residence that she realized her true calling.
She started using writing as a way to unwind when the house went to sleep at night; and with a house full of crazy it was the perfect way to just relax. It didn't take long before a head full of very demanding alphas would stop at nothing to have their story told.
Kindle Crack Book Reviews - Cage
Cage (Corps Security, #2)Cage by Harper Sloan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.  No cliff hanger. Spoiler-free review below.  This series will continue with secondary characters. I recommend reading Axel (Corp Security #1) first. 4 stars.

The boys from Corp Security are back in action in Cage (Corp Security #2) by Harper Sloan.  Book two picks up pretty much where we left off with the story focusing on uber alpha male Greg Cage. Cage is the selfless, go-to-guy and protector of Izzy.  We get to experience an entirely different side of Cage from book one. He was hyper-focused on making Izzy happy and never focused on his own love life until now.  Cage is a very raw and rough around the edges type of guy and a bit of a douche at times (well at least to his ex-Mandy). Holy hell he has a dirty mouth (but in a good way ; ).  Cage meets Melissa - Izzy’s best friend and co-worker Melissa.  They have insta-love/chemistry thing happen. This time Cage has to protect Melissa from his past mistakes, a psycho or two and try and make this new relationship work.

Overall, I enjoyed reading Cage but will say I liked Axel (book #1) the best. I was a little surprised that Cage’s personality seemed to change so much from book one.  Axel fans – Axel and Izzy are also very much involved in book two.   I LOVED the surprise tie-in with Crystal Spears book Withstanding Me.  The Braxx and Cage sub-plot was brilliant.  I will definitely read the next books in this series.  I am already craving more Corp Security!

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Giveaway & Review: Lovely by Beth Michele



I seriously love Beth Michele and her second book Lovely.  There is no doubt why this book is climbing the charts on Amazon (It just released and its #27 on Amazon).  Check out my spoiler free review below.  Stand alone/no cliffhanger. Lovely is lovely.  There is also an author giveaway.  Five stars.




Title: Lovely
Author: Beth Michele
Genre: New Adult
Release Date: September 26, 2013
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Synopsis:
A moment can change everything… 
Ashton Taylor. Six foot one, Dark hair, chiseled jaw, riveting hazel eyes, and a body cut in all the right places. He’s a natural. Things just come easy to him. He’s used to getting everything he wants, excelling at everything he does. The grades, the recognition, the beautiful women.
His path was set. A girl, a full scholarship to UC San Diego, and a bright future. To others, his life seemed perfect. But, things are never what they seem, and life, well, at any moment, something or someone can come along and turn it upside down. 
That something…the death of his father.
That someone… Cara Hayward. The girl with the hypnotic eyes, melodic voice, enchanting smile, and lips sent straight from heaven.
The girl who doesn’t want to be seen.
So what happens when a guy who everything comes easy to, meets a girl who doesn’t come easy? 
Can he crawl through all the broken glass to find her? Will the girl he discovers deep down be able to see past his perfect exterior?
Together, do they have the power to heal one another? Or, could the very thing that brings them together, be the one thing that tears them apart?

Kindle Crack Book Reviews:
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. Release date:  September 26th. Stand alone.  No cliffhanger. Spoiler-free review.  4.5 – 5.0 stars!

Ash Taylor is a player…on and off the field.  He excels in whatever he does…baseball, football, school and being a chick magnet.  He looks like he has everything going for him.  In reality, Mr. Perfect doesn’t feel so perfect…and he is actually lonely…but never really alone.  Ash becomes the man of the house after his dad died of cancer.  He forgoes a prestigious baseball scholarship to remain close to home to be with his mother, sister and brother. While attending a local university he meets Cara, a beautiful student and librarian.   Cara appears very reserved, studious and seemly sweet (not Ash’s usual type).  Ash asks Cara out almost a dozen times until she finally agrees to go out with him.  Cara believes that no man (especially someone as perfect as Ash) will want to be with her if her secret is uncovered. Can this unlikely pair trust enough to let love in? Will their emotional obstacles be too much to deal with? Are things as lovely as they seem?

Beth Michele did a fantastic job developing Ash’s character. I loved getting into his head and heart as his cocky exterior cracked open to show such a beautiful soul. I also liked Cara and wished there was more back story after learning her secret. Lovely wasn’t overly dramatic or trying too hard to be steamy. I have to say that I had to bust out the tissues a few times. This story seemed so real. Beth Michele’s writing style sucked in from page one. I can’t wait to see what she is working on next.  Whatever it is I will beg for an ARC or happily download. This book was refreshing (especially after I just read something dark) and just Lovely.

This review appears on www.kindlecrack.net, www.facebook.com/Kindlecrack, Goodreads, Amazon and Twitter.

About the Author:
I am a wife, a mom, an author, and a lover of all things chocolate, well, anything sweet really. While stuffing chocolate in my face, I enjoy reading young adult and new adult novels furiously, and spending time with my husband and two adorable children who keep me on my peppermint pink painted toes. Those same children who inspire me to tell silly stories that cause hysterical giggles to tumble from their bellies.
I love to laugh and love to have a good cry, especially after reading a novel that stretches my soul, one that makes me feel, and lingers in the corner of my heart.
I’m a hopeless romantic and a happily ever after fanatic, and I love to write about LOVE.
I began writing when I was in middle school, penning anything from short stories, to poetry, and then later moved on to write children’s books.  I have now endeavored into New Adult and Contemporary Romance novels and am loving every minute of it.  My first novel, Love Love, was released in May, 2013.    

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Cover Reveal & Promo Giveaway - Storm by Nina Levine


I love a good MC book….especially if it’s a smutastic love story. I can’t wait to read Storm by Author Nina Levine. It will be released in November. Put this one on your TBR radar. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18517009-storm

Expected Publication: November 26, 2013
Storm (Storm MC #1)
by Nina Levine

Excerpt
Fuck, she wasn’t going to make this easy for either of us.  I was convinced that Scott was handing me my balls on a plate by sending me here.  One look at Madison and I wanted to shove them at her and get the fuck out of here.  Christ, she was still as goddamn sexy as the last time I laid eyes on her.  I ran my eyes down her body and took in the low-cut, short dress and fuck me heels; god I loved those shoes and my dick twitched just thinking about wrapping those legs around me.

“Can we talk outside for a minute?” I asked.

She pursed her lips and appeared to be assessing the situation before she gave me a curt nod and said, “Fine.”  And with that she grabbed her purse, brushed past me and stalked towards the front door.  I watched her ass sway as I followed her out and told my dick to settle the fuck down.  No way were we going there again; I was here for one reason and one reason only.

Once we were outside she reached into her purse and pulled out a cigarette.  She quickly lit it and took a long drag.  God, I hoped she was still sober; last I had heard she was and she looked pretty healthy but the way she sucked on that cigarette looked like a junkie fixing for their next hit.

“Scott told you I was coming, yeah?” I asked, taking in the glare she had levelled on me.  Yep, balls on a plate.

“No,” she snapped, “He said someone was coming but he failed to mention it was you.”  She looked like she was going to say something else but took another long drag on her cigarette instead.

“Well, you’ve got me until he pulls me back home so I say we make the best of a shitty situation and put our crap aside.”

She took another long drag on her cigarette, threw it down and ground it out before scowling at me, “You’re a fucking asshole, J and for all I care you can go to hell.” 

About the Author
Nina Levine is an Aussie writer who writes stories about hot, alpha men and the tough, independent women they love. You won't find any whiny, spineless women in Nina's books and you certainly won't find any weak men. 

A warning though, you will find hot, dirty sex, lots of swearing, occasional violent encounters and men and women who live fast and love hard.

Nina's debut book Storm will be releasing in November 2013. It is based around the Storm Motorcycle Club and is the first book in an MC series.

Connect with Nina:  Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads


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3 eARC's of Storm
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Just Released - The Undisciplined Bride by Ginger Voight Promo Giveaway


Ginger Voight happens to be one of my favorite authors.  If you haven't read the Groupie series yet....do it!  Check out her her latest release
The Undisciplined Bride. There is a synopsis and $50.00 gift card giveaway below.  I haven't read it yet...but Ginger never disappoints. 

Book Title: The Undisciplined Bride
Author: Ginger Voight
Release date: October 1, 2013
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18307391-the-undisciplined-bride

Buy Link:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/The-Undisciplined-Bride-ebook/dp/B00FJJ4756/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1381232557&sr=1-3&keywords=Ginger+Voight


Book Summary:
Throughout her 23 years, Peyton Prescott was used to running the show. That went into overdrive the minute she agreed to become a bride. Born into an affluent Southern family, she was expected to fulfill her social obligation to marry well, and found that unsuspecting groom in her pushover fiancé, Leland Goodreau. He, like the rest of her family, catered to her every whim to keep her happy, and she predicted a satisfactory, if not boring, existence as his missus.

In fact, the only real human to stand up to this bridezilla from hell is Mateo Bravo, one of the chefs she considers to cater the blessed event. Sparks fly the minute they meet and out of sheer defiance, she hires Mateo and his sister Naomi for every social gathering in the remaining months until she marries.

Mateo, unlike any other man she's ever met, doesn't put up with Peyton’s behavior. With a masculine energy that she finds alluring and exciting, he turns her entitled existence upside down by showing her she's not always the boss. No one is more surprised than she is when she finds out that she kind of likes it.

Peyton decides to seduce, and then dump, the middle-class cook, just to get him out from under her skin. Instead she finds out that there are a few things in life even the great Peyton Prescott can’t plan.

About Ginger:
Ginger Voight is prolific author, freelance writer and optioned screenwriter. Her fiction is diverse, with novels like the edgy, coming-of-age drama DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS, and the fun family adventure for kids of all ages, COMIC SQUAD.
Having grown up reading different authors like Danielle Steel and Stephen King, Ginger has always been drawn more to story than to genre. This shows up in her various stories. Titles such as MY IMMORTAL and TASTE OF BLOOD are a delicious, heady mix of horror, suspense, and romance.
Genre romance, however, has held a special place in her heart, ever since she read her first Harlequin novel when she was only eleven. As a result, Ginger is making a name for herself writing romances of her own, starring women who look more like the average American woman rather than those traditionally represented in the size-biased American media. Her Rubenesque romances were created especially for those heroines with fuller figures, who can still get the man of their dreams if only they believe they can. Such titles include UNDER TEXAS SKIES, LOVE PLUS ONE, THE GROUPIE TRILOGY, THE FIERCE TRILOGY and PICTURE POSTCARDS.
Ginger was included in the best-selling book by Smith Magazine NOT QUITE WHAT I WAS PLANNING, featuring her six-word memoir.

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GIVEAWAY for $50 Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice)
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Excerpt:
“The Undisciplined Bride,” tagline: “What do you do when you run into the Bridezilla from hell? If you’re Mateo Bravo, you bend her over and show her who’s boss.”
She punched the button on the elevator to take her up to the roof where she hoped to get a breath of fresh air.
She stepped inside the luxurious box with the gold accents and glass wall facing out over the Houston skyline. Just before the doors closed a hand appeared and forced them back open.
Her mouth fell open when she saw Mateo enter the elevator, larger than life. He was tall and elegant in his finely tailored tuxedo, and his cologne filled her senses as he stepped closer so the doors would close.
“What are you doing here?” she stammered.
“Following you,” he answered softly as he caressed the curve of her face with the back of his hand. “We have an appointment, do we not?” She watched stupefied as he used his other hand to press every single button on the way up the high rise hotel.
“What are you doing?”
“Taking the scenic route,” he replied before he curled an arm around her waist and drew her up against his rigid body. Before she could protest, his mouth was on hers, gently probing her lips with his tongue until she wilted against him in perfect submission to his kiss. Her arms curled around his neck as she pressed against him.
His fingers wound in her hair, tugging her head back so he could explore the delicate curve of her neck with his mouth. She couldn’t suppress a groan as her fingers dug into his back. He was so exciting and so real and so raw… she couldn’t get enough. Even when the doors opened on that first floor that his fingers had accidently hit, she couldn’t tear herself away from him. Instead she wrapped one leg around his and pulled him back against the side wall.
He chuckled against the nape of her neck. “Aren’t you scared we’ll get caught?” he asked.
“I don’t get scared,” she whispered back, her mouth flushed from the power and intensity of his kiss.
“No?” he asked as he curled a hand around the back of her neck. He turned her toward the glass pane that looked out over the city. She gasped as she felt him step directly behind her. He ran his hands up her legs under her skirt until they cupped her ass. She gasped as she rested her face against the glass, staring down at the domed roof of the atrium below. It was though they were flying somewhere above the rest of the world.
He nuzzled her ear. “Tell me what you want, Peyton.”
“You,” she breathed.
He rocked his pelvis against her, pressing her into the glass. She could feel how much he wanted her, too. “Right here? Right now?”
“Anytime. Anywhere.”
“That’s a good girl,”

★Cover Reveal★ - Knights' Sinners by Bella Jewel



I cant wait to read Bella Jewel's next book in the MC Sinners series.  Love this cover!  Add this to your TBR.

★ COVER REVEAL: KNIGHTS' SINNERS (MC Sinners #3) by Author Bella Jewel ★
Release Date: October 25, 2013

Goodreads Link: http://tinyurl.com/pkstrnw

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?


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