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I just was so lucky to read an advanced copy of J. A Redmerski’s Song of The Fireflies and all I’m going to say is wow.  

She's a little bit country...and he's a little bit rock and roll...actually he's a rapper!    I'm Rap star romance?  I'm in...Check out the cover for Collaboration by Michelle Lynn & Nevaeh Lee




Buy Links:
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/1d2Lx9E

B&N Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/collaboration-by-michelle-lynn?store=ebook&keyword=collaboration+by+michelle+lynn

Michelle Lynn ft. Nevaeh Lee
Goodreads Link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18994979-collaboration

Michelle Lynn Bio:
Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids.  She developed a love of reading at a young age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to write.   With the encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one of the many stories that have been floating around in her head. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can be found playing with her kids, talking to her mom on the phone, or hanging out with her family and friends.  But after chasing around twin preschoolers all day, she always cherishes her relaxation time after putting the kids to bed.

Nevaeh Lee Bio:
Nevaeh’s first exposure to writing began in a middle school creative writing class. She was reprimanded for composing a politically incorrect story and forced to re-write about a “safer” topic. Being the writing rebel that she is, Nevaeh always likes to push the envelope a bit and never re-writes, unless her editor insists on it.

When she’s not writing, Nevaeh is a freelance book editor ;). And when she’s not reading, writing, or editing, she can be found spending time with her family and taking road trips, exploring the area around wherever she happens to be living at the time. Even though “home” will always be Texas, she has lived in several different states and countries, but currently resides in the DC metro area.

She also adores her really big dog who frequently takes her for walks while enduring her many story ideas and rambling dialogue, which sometimes occurs in multiple languages. After many years of this, she finally decided to start writing out some of these stories and her first book, a joint effort called Collaboration, will be self-published on January 26, 2014.

YouTube BOOK TRAILER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQxRhE3NBYc&feature=youtu.be

Spotify Collaboration Playlist:

Excerpt Liv’s POV 
Vinny slips on a pair of running shorts and reaches down to the 

floor, pulling up the panties I’m still searching for. “You looking for 

these?” He twirls my sad excuse for underwear around on his one 

finger with a devilish grin.

“Yes.” I reach out to grab them, but Vinny’s too quick. He folds 

them into one hand and hooks his arm around my waist, pulling me to 

him with the other.

“Stay. I’ll be back in less than two hours.”

“You want me to stay?”

Leaning down, his mouth close to my ear, he responds, “I want 

you in my bed waiting for me when I get back.” 

His words are kind, and I appreciate him offering them to me, but 

it’s not necessary. I’m a big girl, he doesn’t need to coddle me after a 

night of passion. “It’s okay.

SYNOPSIS
I was thrilled when I was offered a graduate teaching position at the prestigious Tennerson Girls Academy. At twenty-three, this would be my first ‘real’ teaching assignment. Working at the elite boarding school, home to the daughters of some of the wealthiest people in the world, was a great opportunity that I would’ve been stupid to pass up.One week into my new job, and I suddenly had no idea why I chose high school…I was a seventeen year old boy once, I knew how teenage girls behaved. You can’t even imagine the hell of trying to teach thirty, hormonal driven seventeen year olds who have been cooped up, away from any male contact. I could handle the whispers every time I entered the room. I could even handle the obvious attempts at gaining my attention. What I couldn’t handle was her… Rich bitches and way too many rules. Was it any wonder that I hated school? Add to that the lack of male contact, and I was going insane. Like literally. I wasn’t used to this. A year ago I was normal. I had a boyfriend, friends and a loving family. There is nothing normal about me anymore, and nobody here lets me forget that. My name is Wrenn, and I’m only here because my aunt took me in after what happened, but my aunt also happens to be the headmistress of this academy…Can you see my problem? I’m hated for my lack of money, and I’m hated for who my Aunt is.
Then he arrived. Dalton Reed. My new history teacher.Slowly, he helped me see that even in the worst situations, there is always hope.

Review of Always You
Always You by Missy Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ARC kindly provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. Spoiler free review. 4 stars.

I have read a number of teacher/student forbidden love stories… Why?  I don’t know.  I guess I like the whole taboo aspect of it all.  Some of my favorites include Slammed, Point of Retreat, Better, Good and Unteachable.  Always You definitely tackled the forbidden aspect without being steamy and had a slight YA feel to it.  What made this book stand out for me was the ending.  All along I thought Always You was going to have a sappy HEA.  At 89% of the way into this book I discovered I was dead wrong.  My heart went into my stomach for this young couple.  The secret issue/subject matter got pretty heavy and hit home for me. A close family friend (father and sons) had to deal with the same nightmare --- and I am familiar with it.
I liked the whole full circle/second chance aspect… but that ending.  The characters, dialogue and story line was pretty good.  I will definitely check out other books by Missy Johnson.

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

GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18403696-always-you

AUTHOR BIO
Missy lives in a small town in Central Victoria with her husband, and her confused pets (a dog who think she's a cat, a cat who thinks he's a dog...you get the picture). When she's not writing, she can usually be found looking for something to read.

AUTHOR LINKS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Missy-Johnson/618217221528253
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissycJohnson
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6984258.Missy_Johnson

PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/1czyvjZ
AMAZON UK: http://amzn.to/1fD0Aec
BARNES AND NOBLE: http://bit.ly/JPmTmo

Check out my review and author giveaway for Behind His Eyes (Consequences). While reading Consequences (Book #1)…did you ever wonder what Tony was thinking?  How could you not! This companion series just released last week!


BEHIND HIS EYES – CONSEQUENCES: Blurb
BEHIND HIS EYES—CONSEQUENCES is a reading companion, by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig, recommended to be read after completing all three books of the CONSEQUENCES SERIES: Consequences, Truth, and Convicted. It is not a standalone book and should not be read as such.This companion was written to explore the thoughts and motivations of Anthony Rawlings, the man behind the consequences. It was not intended as a total rewrite of Consequences, but meant to enhance the reader’s understanding. BEHIND HIS EYES—CONSEQUENCES contains significant scenes from the novel Consequences, as experienced from Anthony’s point of view. It also contains never before published, behind the scenes information, as well as, a glossary of the characters, and a timeline devoted to the events within Consequences.

BEHIND HIS EYES—CONSEQUENCES is a dark journey into the mind of the man who believes that he controls everything and controls nothing. Because there is more to learn about a man who:
Once upon a time, signed a napkin that he knew was a contract. As an esteemed businessman, he forgot one very important rule—he forgot to read the fine print.

Buy Links
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Behind-His-Eyes-Aleatha-Romig-ebook/dp/B00H8D9PF8/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1389291280&sr=1-3&keywords=consequences+romig
Kobo -   http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/behind-his-eyes-consequences
Barnes & Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-his-eyes-consequences-aleatha-romig/1118050005?ean=2940148350187

Behind His Eyes - Consequences by Aleatha Romig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ARC kindly provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. 5 stars! This book is meant to be a companion book to the series.  I suggested reading the series in its entirety prior to reading this book.

While reading Consequences (Book #1)…did you ever wonder what Tony was thinking?  How could you not?!  Aleatha Romig hand picked critical scenes and chapters from Consequences (book #1) and retells them from Tony’s POV.  Romig dissects his thoughts with surgical precision.  I felt like I was reading a “diary” of a madman as Tony’s POV unravels in the same smooth manner as all of Romig's books.  Despite knowing what was going to happen from reading this series…his perspective added a new layer to this already chilling story.

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

Q & A with Aleatha
Q - Is this just a rewrite of Consequences from Tony’s POV?

A - No. BEHIND HIS EYES CONSEQUENCES is NOT a rewrite. It is a “reading companion”. I went through CONSEQUENCES and with the help of my betas; we decided upon significant scenes that if told from Tony’s POV would enlighten readers. I also added “behind the scenes” scenes to again enlighten
readers. CONSEQUENCES was told mostly from Claire’s POV. Therefore, conversations and things happened outside of her observation. This companion allows readers to witness some of these scenes.

Q - What are your plans after you release all of the BEHIND HIS EYES reading companions?

A - I want to write a new series. I don’t know for sure if it will be two books or more. I want to develop a
relationship with new characters and create new twists and turns. I have some notes and some ideas,
but I’ll be honest, Anthony Rawlings is not an easy character to let go. However, I believe it is time.
I’ve been asked if I’ll ever write more about them. My answer is “I don’t know.” I can’t say NEVER, but I
believe it is time to move on.