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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Giveaway & Review: Rock the Beat (Black Falcon #3) by Michelle A. Valentine

Do you want to go on a trip? I wouldn't mind taking a trip with Trip Douglas from Black Falcon. Lucky for me I'm on the Rock the Beat blog tour with Trip and the band. I'll take what I can get. Check out Michelle Valentine's latest rock star romance. My review of Rock the Beat, excerpt and author gift card giveaway. Rock on!

Synopsis:
Twenty-year-old Holly Pearson never dreamed that while working at her father’s motocross track she’d run into the walking, talking definition of trouble in a sexy, tattooed package—Trip Douglas, the man sent to evaluate the track for a possible investment opportunity. Holly makes no attempt to hide the fact she despises Trip, but she learns to be civil toward him when he offers to help her land the man of her dreams.

Trip needs a break from the crazy rock-and-roll lifestyle he’s been living for the past few years. With his Black Falcon band mates settling down with marriage and babies, Trip peruses an investment opportunity in motocross, something he’s always been passionate about. Hiding his celebrity status, Trip infiltrates the new business posing as a dirt bike rider training for the X-Games. The only obstacle is the owner’s daughter, Holly. She’s a real ball bustin' Ice Queen, and she’ll do whatever it takes to make the deal fall through. Trip soon discovers that winning over his new enemy is the key to gaining a partnership in Mountain Time Speed Track.

Knowing he’s the expert on getting laid, Trip ropes Holly into becoming his ally by helping her score a date with the man she’s crushing on. The problem is, the more time Trip and Holly spend together, the more they uncover the undeniable attraction between them. Soon they both realize that even the best laid plans go to hell when you find you’re falling in love with the enemy.

**Book THREE in the Black Falcon series. Can also be read as a stand-alone novel**

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Buy Links:
Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/Rock-the-Beat-ebook/dp/B00GAOTER0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1383138023&sr=1-1&keywords=rock+the+beat+by+michelle+valentine
Barnes & Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rock-the-beat-michelle-a-valentine/1117267285?ean=2940148802136&itm=1&usri=rock+the+beat

Review of Rock The Beat (Black Falcon #3) on Kindle Crack Book Reviews

Rock the Beat by Michelle A. Valentine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ARC kindly provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. No cliff hanger. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Spoiler-free review. 4 stars.

Do you want to go on a Trip? You do…trust me you do!
Michelle Valentine’s latest book Rock the Beat (Black Falcon #3) rocked! Trip Douglas and Holly Pearson are the focus of the latest installment in this popular series. Trip is the sexy as hell, man whore drummer from Black Falcon. While investigating a new business venture, Trip meets Holly Pearson. Holly is a “ball bustin ice queen” who happens to be intimately involved in the business Trip is checking out. The unlikely pair has great chemistry except for the fact that Holly hates Trip.

There were times I wanted to beat Trip with his own drums sticks…in a big way. I was so happy when he finally shed his arrogant rock star persona and melted my heart. He became a real star by helping Holly in a time of need. I really can’t say too much since I want to stay spoiler free.

There was a nice mix of angst, drama and steam. RTB was a nice change of pace from the “insta love” rock romance formula I have read again and again. I enjoyed reading this book... but I felt like it ended so abruptly. I hope we get more Trip and Holly in the next book. Bring on book four please. Thank you Michelle for another great book!

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

Excerpt:

The thought of throwing Holly down on this counter and fucking her seven different way from Sunday entered my head about a thousand times during our little heated discussion. Girls with attitude are hot and she’s exactly my type—a petite blonde with perfect tits. Even when she was mean as hell to me, all I could think about was kissing that rude mouth of hers.
See what I mean? I can’t function without sex—it’s like a fucking drug. I’m used to getting it daily, and when you don’t get what you crave, you’ll find your fix wherever you can. Which is why that lay last night, even as lousy as it was, was a blessing. I was at least able to keep why I was actually here on my mind and not be completely distracted by those perky, little tits of Holly’s.
Going undercover at this dirt bike racing track, looking at it as a potential investment will be good for me. I need to branch out a bit. I’ve gotten bored with all the time off Noel and Riff have need lately. Both of them decided to run off and start families—I get it—but that does nothing for me. I need something else to occupy my time. If I’d had to sit in the house with my brother and work on one more song I swear to God I would’ve gone nuts. Noel and Riff are killing me with their need for all this personal time off.
What about me? What about my needs?

Author Bio:
Michelle A. Valentine is a Central Ohio nurse turned New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of erotic and New Adult romance. Her love of hard-rock music, tattoos, and sexy musicians inspired her erotic BLACK FALCON series.

Social Media Links:
Blog:
http://michelleavalentine.blogspot.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-A-Valentine/477823962249268?fref=ts
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/M_A_Valentine
Goodreads Author Page:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6540645.Michelle_A_Valentine

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Blog Tour Promo Giveaway and Excerpt - Second Nature (When Seconds Count #2) by D.L. Roan

Passion will rage. Rules will be broken. Lives will be shattered. Survival is second nature. Check out excerpt and promo giveaway for Second Nature (When Seconds Count #2) by D.L. Roan. This looks and sounds pretty intense.

Title: Second Nature (When Seconds Count #2)
Author: D.L. Roan
Release date: October 15, 2013
Genre: Erotic Suspense Thriller
Hosted By: Love Between the Sheets
Goodreads Book Page: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17903093-second-nature

Purchase Links:
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Second-Nature-Seconds-Count-ebook/dp/B00FW5THBQ
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Second-Nature-Seconds-Count-ebook/dp/B00FW5THBQ
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/second-nature-dl-roan/1116894509
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/356122
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/second-nature-when-seconds/id705825365?mt=11

Book Description:
Grant Kendal has spent his life hunting the shadows of evil. He can feel it changing him; twisting him into the very thing he despises; a mindless killer.
Thalia Brezlin is a marked woman, hell-bent on revenge. She is haunted by the nightmares of her past. A past that lies in wait to destroy her. When she washes ashore Grant’s desolate island of exile, beaten, stabbed and clinging to life, their worlds collide.
Follow them across Africa, Madagascar and India into the underworld of human trafficking. Where innocence isn’t lost, it’s stolen.
Passion will rage, rules will be broken, lives will be shattered and the truth will be revealed. Survival is Second Nature.

WARNING: Second Nature is a contemporary erotic romance and contains explicit sexual content, adult language and graphic violence. Recommended for the adult reader only. While Grant’s story can certainly be enjoyed on its own, the author recommends becoming better acquainted with him and his journey by experiencing his debut in Second Chances (When Seconds Count, #1)

Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYglDiih0c8

Purchase Second Chances (When Seconds Count #1)
Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B00BH34Y74
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BH34Y74
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Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/318499
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/second-chances-when-seconds/id656878831?mt=11

About the Author:
D.L. Roan lives and writes in her "beautifully wild and southern" home state of Florida with her "perfectly flawed hero" husband and two 80lb lap dogs.
Completely addicted to the written word, she's had a brood of characters residing inside her imagination for as long as she could remember. Being able to bring them to life and let them out to play has been a life's dream fulfilled.
Romance has always been her favored genre. While erotica is her favored spicy flavor, she also enjoys paranormal fantasy and has been known to stalk the work of certain historical romance writers.
In addition to exorcizing her characters' lusts, D.L. enjoys scuba diving, fishing, and sitting by a bonfire on a starry night. She loves to hear from her fans so check her out on Facebook or send her a tweet.

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DL-Roan/166648563489077
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLRoan
Website: www.dlroan.com

Excerpt: Grant meets Thalia
He re-covered her bare leg and reached for the top of the sheet. Ignoring her wordless protests, he peeled down the white cotton sheet, sparing only a quick glance at her plump, bare breasts as he examined the cut over her ribs. “The good news is the swelling above your eye has gone down enough so that you no longer look like a science fiction experiment. The bad news is your leg is infected. You need a doctor.”
“No. No doctors. I can…”
“Yeah, I figured as much.” Grant watched her struggle against her bonds. She froze when he pressed his hand to her bare chest. “I said relax. Do you want me to untie you?”
Her eyes darted up to the cord around her wrists in another wordless plea. “Well, see, I only have one problem with that.” Grant smirked and
pointed to the cut on his cheekbone. “Seems you have one hell of a right hook.”
At least she had the decency to look contrite as she studied his face. He knew it was an act. She would fight balls to the wall as soon as he released her. He counted on it, in fact. “That’s okay, I don’t need an apology. I know you didn’t mean it. You were pretty out of it last night.” He reached for the knot above her head but stilled, searching out her gaze. “You won’t do it again, will you?”
He almost laughed at the puppy dog eyes she gave him as she silently shook her head. Well, here goes the neighborhood. He took a little longer than

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.

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

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.”

Website

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Dylan McBride Fan Page

Layne Perry Fan Page

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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

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.

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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

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

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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Cover Reveal - Surrendering by Ahren Sanders

I just added Surrendering by Ahren Sanders to my TBR/must read as soon as I can download list. I live for angst filled rocker stories this sounds pretty good.

Goodreads Book Link URL: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18221809-surrendering

Book Title: Surrendering (A Surrender Novel)
Author: Ahren Sanders
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 2013
Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions

Synopsis:
Ravenel Hayes is a perfect daughter, a loving sister, a loyal friend, and an excellent student. Returning home to complete her MBA and be closer to her family, she has her future all mapped out. That is until her path leads her straight into Declan Collins. The dark haired, tattooed singer with a sinful body is a distraction, one that’s way out of her league. He wasn’t part of her plan. But now that he’s literally knocking on her door, how can she avoid him?

Declan Collins lives life to the edge. His only emotional attachments are to his family and his band. He’s your typical bad-boy, lead singer who lives with no regrets. “Hook-up and head-out” is his motto. His ultimate goal is to take his band all the way to the top, or so it was. When he runs into Raven, she stirs up emotions in him that he had never thought possible. From their very first meeting, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. He’s not a relationship guy, but can she change his playboy ways?
Jealousy, anger, stalkers, and fame and fortune threaten to tear these two apart. Will surrendering to their love get them through the challenges that await them? Or will it tear them apart?

*Due to graphic language and explicit sexual situations, this book is recommended for readers 18+.

Author Bio:
Ahren spent her formative years living in an active volcano. There her family made collectible lava art. She studied rock collecting at the Sorbonne in France. There she met the love of her life-her pet pig Sybil. She returned to the states and started writing. She is happily married to a guy who used to live under a bridge and she met while pole-dancing. They have one amazing daughter.

Now, meet the real me. I’m a wife, mother, and full-time Human Resource Specialist. Living on the Florida coast, my family spends a lot time at the beach which is my favorite place to get lost in books. I started writing my first novel, Surrendering, in the spring of 2013 and have received incredible support from the Indie community. I’m so excited to share my story and hope you enjoy reading the story of Raven, Declan and their crazy flock of friends.

Social Media Links:
• Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/ahrensanders
• Goodreads Author URL: www.goodreads.com/ahrensanders
• Goodreads Book Link URL: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18221809-surrendering

Excerpt:
I walk between Blake and Nate and they start whistling. Then Finn and the others join in. Declan freezes mid-sip and his eyes bulge. I ignore everyone while I roll my eyes and laugh.

“Declan, man you must be crazy to let your girl outta the house in that get up. You’ll have to beat the guys away. If she were mine, I wouldn’t even let her go to the bathroom alone.”

I can’t help myself; I laugh at the thought of having an escort to the bathroom. “Shut up, Tripp. You’ve been to tons of concerts with me. You’ve never had to beat anyone away.”

“Baby Girl, we never had to beat them away because we shielded you. Besides, no one was going to mess with a guy like Finn standing as bodyguard. You have a guy now so we’re handing the job off to him.”

This is not going well. Declan hasn’t said anything yet,

Just Reviewed - Trials (Rock Bottom #2) by Sarah Biermann

Trials (Rock Bottom #2) by Sarah Biermann is such a kick ass sequel. I devoured this book in one sitting. Nothing like a drama filled love triangle of sex, drugs, rock and roll and murder. Great rock star/celeb series. Check out my spoiler free review and excerpt.

Title: Trials (Rock Bottom #2)

Author: Sarah Biermann

Genre: New Adult

Goodreads Link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17909631-trials

BOOK DESCRIPTION
"They think Jeremy murdered her."

Drugs pushed them away...will murder bring them together?

Since losing the rock star love of her life, Harvard Law student Dylan Ackhart is doing the best she can to move on. Now in her third and final year, she's doing well in school and just landed her dream internship in Boston's District Attorney's office. She keeps away from the news so she doesn't hear about Jeremy Mason- about his frequent parties, new women, and apparent drug use.

But when the body of a young girl is found in his home, suddenly Dylan and Jeremy are thrust together in the most difficult and awkward of circumstances. Dylan is forced to choose between the only man she ever loved and the only dream she ever wanted. Will she leave everything behind and be with Jeremy? Or will Jeremy find himself in more trouble than she can help him out of?

BUY LINKS
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Trials-Rock-Bottom-ebook/dp/B00F9CEPUA

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trials-Rock-Bottom-ebook/dp/B00F9CEPUA

Amazon Tracks Book #1: http://amzn.com/B00CPU96FI

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sarah Biermann, RN, BSN was born Wilmington, Delaware and grew up in Claymont. She attended Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington for high school, majoring in creative writing. She went on to Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, PA for her Associates Degree in Nursing. She recently graduated Drexel University with her BSN in nursing and is currently in their Masters program for nursing education. Sarah's nursing specialty is in drugs and alcohol detox and rehab.Sarah has been married to her husband, Jon, for 8 years. She has two beautiful daughters: Anna, age 7, and Quinn, age 2. They live in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. She enjoys reading, singing, art, music, television, going to the movies, Hershey Park, and writing.

Social Media Contacts:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsarahbiermann
Goodreads Author Page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7085933.Sarah_Biermann
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Biermann/e/B00CR5X8K0

Kindle Crack Book Reviews - Trials (Rock Bottom #2)

Trials by Sarah Biermann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. No cliff hanger. Tracks (Rock Bottom #1) should be read first to fully enjoy this book. Spoiler-free review. 4.5 rock star sized stars!

Trials (Rock Bottom #2) by Sarah Biermann picks up a few years after Dylan and Jeremy hit the rocks. Jeremy completely cut himself off from her and is never heard from again. Even though Dylan is devastated from losing Jeremy, she still manages to remain at the top of her class at law school. Dylan attempts to move on from her emotional breakdown and ends up living with Scott. She is somewhat happy with her life…but thinks about what she had with Jeremy. He is still very much a part of her head and heart. News articles and TV stories would occasionally pop up about Jeremy which she did her best to avoid...until the day he makes headline news. He is accused of a drug induced murder/rape of an underage girl. While working as an intern at the DA’s office she comes face to face with Jeremy and life will never be the same.

I was captivated from the first page to the last. This book was total Kindle Crack and I devoured this book in one sitting! Jeremy, Dylan and Scott's gut wrenching love triangle unraveled at a perfect pace with a perfect amount of emotion and steam. I will say there were times I wanted to reach into my Kindle and bitch slap Dylan for being so shitty to Scott. This story got under my skin. I really like Sarah’s writing style and think book two is my favorite. Jeremy, Scott and Dylan ended up with the HEA they needed to have. Sarah wrapped up this rock and roll drama pretty nicely. I look forward to reading what she is working on next.

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Excerpt:

Overcome with emotion, I walk around him, keeping my arms around his waist. I stop when I’m standing in front of him. I look up at him, his hands covering his face, until he drops them to his side. He looks down at me, his eyes deliciously exposed. I understand that this moment is another trial for me- one I’m about to fail.

I stand on my toes and kiss him passionately. I release his waist and place my hands in his hair. He tastes better than I could ever have remembered and when we connect, my entire body tingles. It’s like he is breathing life back into me.

He’s still for a moment, shocked into rigidness. As my mouth begins to move against his, he starts to move his lips in synchronization. He wraps his arms delicately around me, but we’ve been apart too long for gentle. I push my mouth harder into his and wrap my fingers tighter in his hair.

His breathing increases and his mouth moves faster with mine. He grabs the back of my shirt roughly, flipping me around and slamming me back against the wall. I moan and wrap my legs around him. He drops his hands to hold me under my ass.

“Damn you, Dylan,” he says, growling the words in between kisses. “Damn you for making me love you so much. I need you. I need you now. I’ve never needed anything more in my life than I need you right now.” His

Cover Reveal - True Bliss by BJ Harvey

True Bliss (Book #2) is going to hit the virtual ebook shelves on November 25th. Her disclaimer to readers says it all about this hot title - "Disclaimer: This book contains a hot as hell stripper with a penchant for public sex and exhibitionism who may or may not succeed in bringing out the inner firecracker in all of us. Oh, and don't forget the batteries." Temporary Bliss (#1) is on sale for .99! Go grab it.

Title: TRUE BLISS (Bliss # 2)
Author: BJ Harvey
Expected Release: November 25th
Organized by: The Book Avenue
Add to Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18468630-true-bliss?from_search=true

Synopsis:
She watched her best friend find her superhero.
Now she wants her turn.
Despite a run of bad dates with Mr. Wrong, Mr. Boring, Mr. Bad Breath, Mr. Grabby Hands, and even Mr. Say I Love You After One Date To Get Into Your Pants, Kate McGuinness is more determined than ever to find the one.
Having tried everything else, she turns to the internet in a last ditch attempt to find her elusive prince.
But Kate doesn’t want an everyday, run of the mill love.
She wants the kind of love that makes your heart skip a beat. The kind of love that makes you dance in the rain and bottle up the sunset. The once in a lifetime kind of love that authors write about, musicians sing about, and lovers dream about.
Could a certain police officer in training, who has come to her rescue in the past, be the one to swoop in and save her heart?
What if the love Kate desperately seeks has been in front of her the whole time?
She just needs to open her eyes to see it...

*Disclaimer: This book contains a hot as hell stripper with a penchant for public sex and exhibitionism who may or may not succeed in bringing out the inner firecracker in all of us. Oh, and don't forget the batteries.*

Author Bio:

I’m 31 years old and live in New Zealand, the most beautiful country in the world.
I love reading, and started writing my first novel, Lost in Distraction in December 2012. Before that I’d written business and website articles professionally but never fiction. I love the indie community, authors, bloggers and readers alike and have met so many awesome people that I now call dear friends.
I’m a huge music lover as well. I REALLY love music. If there isn't music playing, something is wrong. And it’s a wide range of music too, I might surprise you with my eclectic tastes.
I'm also a wife, mother of two gorgeous girls and currently working for myself as well as studying full time to become an accountant of all things. I also have a Bachelor of Communications. My author inspirations are: Michelle Leighton, Barbara Elsborg and Kristen Ashley.

Author Links:
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/BJ-Harvey/e/B00C7DWYH0/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
GR Author Profile: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6886702.B_J_Harvey
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bjharveyauthor
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BJ-Harvey/471226826268697
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bjharveyauthor

True Bliss Excerpt:
Having eaten our way through garlic bread, lasagna and a delicious baked cheesecake for dessert, both Mac and I are laid up in the living room. We’re recovering from our food comas, watching some crazy game show on television where people are training to become ninjas.
“I could never be a ninja. My big belly would get in the way,” Mac muses.
“I don’t want to be a ninja, although I’d be willing to date a ninja. Can you imagine the positions that he could get into? Oh my god! I just thought of one! The reverse saddle ninja.”
Mac sits up excitedly and faces me, bending one leg under the other. “No, wait. What about a ninja doing downward facing doggie style? They could probably

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