About the Author Maggie Marr grew up in the Midwest and made the move to Los Angeles to work in the movie business. She was a motion picture literary agent for ICM before becoming a full time writer. She's written for film and TV and ghostwritten for celebrities. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and children. Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Goodreads
COVER REVEAL HARD GLAMOUR NEW SERIES BY MAGGIE MARR New Adult Contemporary Releasing January 14, 2014 Cover designed by Okay Creations About the Author Maggie Marr grew up in the Midwest and made the move to Los Angeles to work in the movie business. She was a motion picture literary agent for ICM before becoming a full time writer. She's written for film and TV and ghostwritten for celebrities. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and children. Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Goodreads
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Title: Bound by Wish and Mistletoe Author: Kat Bastion Release date: November 4th, 2013 Age Group: Adult Genre: Paranormal Romance / Highlander Romance / Holidays (for holiday novella) Tour organized by: AToMR Tours; http://atomrbookblogtours.com Goodreads Bound by Wish and Mistletoe- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18329534-bound-by-wish-and-mistletoe Desperate to honor a life-long promise, Susanna MacEalan escapes her abusive clan with the fierce determination of never falling under the power of a man. Ever. Aggravated by shallow-hearted pursuing lasses, Robert Brodie, commander of his clan’s elite guard, has foresworn scheming women. Forever. When magick transforms Brodie Castle into a Christmas wonderland, the two despondent souls find solace in a most unexpected place . . . each other’s arms. Amid a whirlwind of escalating events, Susanna’s traumatic past threatens Robert’s ability to protect the one woman meant for him. In a harrowing moment, as her fears and demons coalesce, will hope, faith, and love be enough to save them? Buy Links Isobel MacInnes wakes up in present-day California, lunches in medieval Scotland, and by ten days’ end, falls in love with a man and his country, only to lose them in a heart-wrenching twist of fate . . . Found in the arms of her second soul mate . . . Forced to balance the delicate strands of time between two millennia . . . Shocked by revelations rewriting the very foundations of history . . . of everything. Isobel, a rising-star archaeology student, is dropped into two ancient worlds without warning . . . or her permission. Her fiery spirit resists the dependency thrust upon her. Amid frustration at her lack of control, she helplessly falls in love. Twice. She struggles to adjust to the unimaginable demands of two leaders of men—a laird in the thirteenth-century Highlands and a Pict chieftain in a more ancient Scotland. Isobel transforms from an academic, hell-bent on obtaining archaeological recognition, to a woman striving to care for those she loves, and ultimately . . . into a fearless warrior risking everything to protect them. Links Goodreads Forged in Dreams and Magick- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18049965-forged-in-dreams-and-magick Amazon Forged in Dreams and Magick - http://www.amazon.com/Forged-Dreams-Highland-Legends-ebook/dp/B00FDH49FW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383341012&sr=8-1&keywords=forged+in+dreams+and+magick Barnes and Noble Forged in Dreams and Magick - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forged-in-dreams-and-magick-kat-bastion/1116967488?ean=9780615832371 About the Author Kat Bastion is an award-winning paranormal romance writer, poetic warrior, and eternal optimist who loves getting lost in the beauty of nature. On a never-ending, wondrous path of self-discovery, Kat throws her characters into incredible situations with the hope that readers join her in learning more about the meaning of life and love. Her first published work, Utterly Loved, was shared with the world to benefit others. All proceeds from Utterly Loved, and a portion of the proceeds of all her other books, support charities who help those lost in this world. Kat lives with her husband amid the beautiful Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Visit her Author social media links: Twitter:https://twitter.com/KatBastion Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kat-Bastion/382546338470769 Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6591511.Kat_Bastion Blog:http://talktotheshoe.com/ Website:http://www.katbastion.com/ Bound by Wish and Mistletoe by Kat Bastion My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***** I received an ARC copy for an honest review ***** Cant I just say Awesome, I just finish reading this book and I love it, this is a great short story to give as a Christmas gift. The story beginnings with Robert the commander and a couple of clansmen, while they where cutting a pine tree down, to bring it back to the castle. but during that time they hear horse racing their way, that's when Susanna almost run Robert and his horse down, Robert couldn't believe what he was seeing, and this happened right after he sworn off women, cause he did not have no interest in keeping one, Susanna sworn off men forever, after escaping the nightmare that her life had been for years, after Susanna tried to attack Robert he decide to bound her hands with a red ribbon and keep her prisoner into they get to the castle, but what neither of them expected was the strong attraction that they had for each other. I really love it how this short novella turned up to be, love it how Robert admire Susanna so much cause of her attitude and the way she is let me just say she is a little spitfire. love it how Susanna get to trust Robert right way and that's cause she gets to see how gentle and kind he is with her and he is not afraid to show his feelings for her, and he show her that he's gone fight just to keep her save and protect her. I really enjoy reading this book and I hope that once you get to read it that you get to enjoy it and fall in love with it as much as I did. Kat Bastion Thank You Again for letting me enjoy your Amazing and Wonderful Characters and Books did and Awesome Job with this story. Title: Finding Home Author:J.W. Phillips Publication Date: November 11, 2013 Cover By: http://www.pdpexclusives.com/ Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18718606-finding-home Julie Emison never believed in demons, ghouls, or things that go bump in the night. Trucker Castleman never believed in love. Imagine their surprise when they discovered each other. Eighteen-year-old Julie lived in a small town in Tennessee, where the most exciting thing ever to happen was the arrival of the charismatic Trucker. Seventeen-year-old Trucker was different from anyone that had ever lived in the town before, and he wanted Julie. She affected him in ways he couldn't comprehend. Trucker had no right to love. He didn't even believe he could. But he did love Julie. With Trucker, Julie found isolation, unbearable pain, and that happily ever afters do not exist. However, she also never felt more alive. After a tragic accident, Julie faced a hard decision. Did she endure it all for the sake of love? Or was the price of sin more than she could afford to pay? J.W. is a stay at home mom with 2 0n-the-go kids, an amazing husband and 1 lovable dog. She lives in a small town in Tennessee, where she enjoys writing, reading, and talking. She was told from a young age that her dreams of writing were ludicrous. However, after a talk with her daughter she pulled out her old laptop and rediscovered her desire to tell stories. She doesn’t consider herself an author, more a teller of tall tales. $0.99!!!!! ONE WEEK ONLY!!
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What is The Arrangement about? Fun Facts about THE ARRANGEMENT Series By H.M. Ward 1) Avery Stanz: Her last name was inspired by Ray Stanz in Ghostbusters. I was watching it last winter and thought that guy is the just like her father. 2) Sean Ferro: So, most of my books up until THE ARRANGEMENT have a guy with an Irish name that starts with C. I wanted a different Irish/ Italian name so I went with Sean. 3) More about Seanâs name: So, I have a type â dark hair, blue eyes, snarky mouth, sexy. You probably noticed. My husband looks like the guys in my stories. So, I chose the name âSeanâ and later thought about changing it because itâs my brother in lawâs name. Our family is big and I have over 40 titles, so hubâs told me to leave it. No one will notice or care. A little while later my MIL asked why I wrote a book about Sean â a guy with dark hair, blue eyes, etc. So uh, brothers look similar. Totally didnât think about that part. Embarrassing. Family picnics are gonna be really weird. 4) Ferro: Yeah, I was sitting there thinking we need an Italian last name, that sounds expensive and sweetâ¦and I was eating Oreos. Ferrari + Oreos = Ferro. Yum. 5) Averyâs personality type is the same as mine. The only other character that Iâve written about that has my personality type is Ivy in Demon Kissed. 6) I almost didnât write this series. When I told my editors what I wanted to do, they both looked at me weird and said good luck with that. 7) This series is fan driven, which means fans have influenced the story line by voting and telling me what they wanted to happen as the story progressed. Some of the plot points were major and itâs been a lot of fun to interact with the reader like this. 8) Sean and Avery have twitter accounts and flirt with each other. 9) The spray-start car was real. True story. Car from hell. And the corner where I used to worry about breaking down was on Deer Park Ave. on Long Island 10) The series has a lot of locations in the books that locals know and like, such as Jones Beach, Sunken Meadow, Deer Park Ave., and Cardiac Hill. About the Author H.M. Ward is the #1 bestselling New Adult author in the world, having sold over 2 million books in 2013. This NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, and Amazon #1 bestselling writerâs series include: THE FERRO FAMILY: DAMAGED, THE ARRANGEMENT, and STRIPPED; as well as SCANDALOUS, TRYSTAN SCOTT, and SECRETS. Ward was recently featured in FORBES, the WALL STREET JOURNAL, and the WASHINGTON POST. You can interact with this bestselling author at: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorHMWard. Donât want to miss a release date: Text AWESOMEBOOKS to 22828 and get an email reminder on release dates. Blog | Facebook | Twitter a Rafflecopter giveaway 1000 Sleepless Nights By- Connie Michael There are two absolutes in war, people get killed and you can’t stop it. Twenty-three year old Corpsman Emme Sawyer doesn’t believe in absolutes. Excelling in school Emme graduated early flew through undergrad work and was on her way to med school when she realized she wanted more. Joining the Navy, Emma deploys as a medical corpsman with a Marine Infantry Unit heading into the Helmand Providence in Afghanistan. When the bullets start to fly Emme learns that medical school doesn’t prepare you for war and being a girl doesn’t make getting killed off limits. Emme struggles against the cultural biases of a foreign land and the limitations her unit is put under while trying to push the Taliban out. After her guard is killed by an IED, Emme shuts off her emotions—until her commanding officer, Raven takes the job of looking after her, arousing feelings she doesn’t want and isn’t supposed to have. As Raven begins to reciprocate Emme realizes she missed out on a lot more than classes when she skipped high school. Unsure how to deal with the loss Emme turns to Raven, for support. As their connection grows Emme hesitates to take it further, knowing that developing feelings in a combat zone is dangerous when each step could be your last. Aware of the regulations against starting a relationship with someone in his unit, Raven tries to suppress his feelings but knows they are too strong to deny. Soon Emme and Raven learn you can’t choose when and where love finds you and sometimes you have to take a chance. About the Author- Connie Ann Michael was raised a city girl but was converted to a country girl after college and now resides in a speck of a town in Central Washington State. Connie is married to her former boss as she worked at the local Pizza place and has two college age boys that provide endless material for books. She loves the outdoors and can be found mountain biking, kayaking, or camping with her family. Being a busy family she can be found working on edits and her newest novel while on long road trips. Colden Saint James, Dusty Owens, and a single night of passion had equaled to poor old Mr. McAllister’s broken fence. Add six years, a troublemaking photo, and there’s not a fence in Texas that’s gonna be safe. It took Dusty Owens two years to land Colden “Saint” James, even if it was for only one night, but the very next day, he was gone. Now, years later, the “Saint” has returned, but he’s no longer the do-gooder rookie cop Dusty remembers. Dusty Owens always had a way of making every single one of Colden’s man parts go all hard. He’d been so close to falling for the girl before he’d left Odessa. Now, due to a troublemaking photo, Colden must return to his hometown to keep her safe. Trouble is, he’s a different man—not to mention the change. Well, it’s gonna cause all kinds of problems where Dusty Owens and all of his man parts are concerned. Kelly resides in a quiet suburb somewhere between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY. Her day job? Kelly works in health care representing a group of nursing facilities in the WNY area. She’s been faithfully writing for three years but did write her first book ten years ago. She put it down to raise her son as a single mom and then picked it back up when she and her son finally grew up. That's when she settled into her newly married adult life and started to seriously write again. She's dabbled with Romantic Suspense stories, but recently she's been on a contemporary kick. The recipe for the men in her stories: a dash of bad boy attitude, a cup of strong and confident and, of course, besides being packed with magnificent bodies, and doused with shameless aptitudes, they must have a tender heart you want to rip out of the pages (or your e-Reader) and take to bed with you at night. AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLES Releases October 15th November 4 Crazy Chaotic Book Babes | Promiscuous Book Blog | Give Me Books | Scandalous Book Blog | Sizzling Hot Books | One guy and his book review | Renee Entress's Blog | Brenda's Book Beat November 5 Keeping It Real Book Blog | Blissful Book Blog | Crystal's Many Reviews | Not Everyone's Mama | Mean Girls Luv Books | Anny Books November 6 Bookland Paradise | Miss Little Book Addict House of Books | Just Booked | Made For You Book Reviews | Sizzling Pages Romance Reviews | Life Becomes Me November 7 I Feel the Need the Need to Read | Little Red's Boo Reviews | Love Drug Book Blog | Kim's Book Blog |Not Everyone's Mama | Crystal's Many Reviews |abookandalattee November 8 Read That! | Jill Prand | Storm Goddess Book Reviews | Liberty Ann's SnifferWalk Books | Books are love | Miscellaneous Thoughts of a Bookaholic | Book Freak ***** I received an ARC copy for an honest review ***** First let me just start by saying that this is the first book that I read from this author and cant wait to read more of her books. Holy HOTNESS I just finish reading this book, and I love it this book pull me in from the first letter to the last, I couldn't put the book down that's how good it was, I could tell you that this book is HOT, SEXY, and the characters are well developed, love the characters and how the book turned out to be I just want more couldn't get enough of it. Love the character of Dusty Owens, now Dusty owned a bar, she is funny, smart, beautiful, and she knows what she wants, she is not afraid to say what's on her mind, but even though she looks so tough on the outside, she is having issues with feelings on the inside, she is hurt cause everyone she get to care about at the end they end up abounded here even the man she felt in love with. Oh Love the character of Colden Saint James, now let me just say that Colden is one sexy hunk of a man, he has tattoos he knows what he wants and he takes what he wants, he will do everything that he can to protect those that he care for, I just love his attitude and that strong sexy as hell language that he use, he just wants to make you drop your panties for him WOOW I just love everything about him. Six years ago Dusty and Colden hook up, Colden took her virginity away, the next morning he was called on an assignment and he end up leaving Dusty with no goodbye no nothing, that left Dusty with a broken heart, but even though those six years has pass by and Dusty never forgotten about Colden she still in love with him, and Colden is back to his home town and after seen Dusty again he knows that he still in love with her and he never stop loving her, I love their sex scene are hot and heavy and they love to tease each other, love it how Colden let Dusty know that when he wants something he takes it. I hope that when you read this book that you get to enjoy it and fall in love with it as much as I did. I want to say THANK YOU AUTHOR Kelly Gendron for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book. LOVE IT Title: Tattooed Dots By: Kimberly Knight Goodreads = https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18667273-tattooed-dots?from_search=true Photographer: https://www.facebook.com/E.MariePhotographs Easton Crawford put his modeling career and good looks before his marriage until it was over. Years later, he is finally learning how to be the father his daughter needed him to be. He’s not looking for a new mom for his daughter—just nightly casual hook-ups. When his best friend, Avery, convinces him that a good way to meet a lot of single women is to go on a single’s cruise, Easton finds more than just a hook-up when he meets a fellow cruiser, Brooke. Brooke Bradley has taken care of her younger sister, Bailee, for most of their lives. While their mother was enjoying not being a mother, Brooke became the adult in the household at thirteen. She had always taken care of the people in her life, especially her boyfriend, Jared. If it wasn’t for Brooke, Jared wouldn’t know how to function throughout the day. When Brooke’s best friend, Nicole, gives her a gift of going on a cruise without telling her that it’s a single’s cruise, will Brooke find someone willing to be her constant and finally leave Jared? Brooke and Easton learn that people are brought into their lives for many reasons. Over time, they find out what those reasons are. Some are to be a temporary acquaintance while others are there for life. What will Easton do when he meets Brooke and realizes that she is someone that is meant to be in his life forever, especially after Brooke has an unexpected surgery and Easton is scared of losing her forever? Models Facebook Pages
Jonathan: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanBrownellFitness Amy: https://www.facebook.com/Actress.Amora.Lee COVER REVEAL Mr. 365 By Ruth Clampett Releasing November 19, 2013 Adult Contemporary Romance About the Author Ruth Clampett, daughter of legendary animation director Bob Clampett, grew up surrounded by artists and animators. A graduate of Art Center College of Design, she has been VP of Design for Warner Brothers Studio Stores and taught photography at UCLA. Today she runs her own studio and as the Fine Art publisher for Warner Brothers Studios has come to know and work with some of the world’s greatest artists in the fields of animation and comics. From this colorful background comes Ruth’s first novel, Animate Me, a fun and sexy, unique and engaging contemporary romance. Ruth lives and works in Los Angeles, strictly supervised by her teenage daughter, who helps plan their summer around their yearly pilgrimage to the San Diego Comic Con. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads Title: Seductive Secrecy (Book 2 Shadows series) Author: Marni Mann Release date: October 24, 2013 Publisher: Booktrope Age Group: Mature Adult Genre: Erotic Romance Tour organized by: AToMR Tours; http://atomrbookblogtours.com Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18273840-seductive-secrecy This book is for mature audiences. It contains explicit language and sexual content With a shadow cast over the mansion, can Charlie and Cameron overcome the destruction of their pasts and rebuild their future, or will the revelation of painful, shocking secrets pull them back into the darkness? Charlie is a passionate, sensually-inspired art student, desperately seeking an escape from the abusive past that haunts her and a tragic accident that emptied her heart. Scarred and unable to love, her yearning for physical pleasure leads her into a tantalizing, dangerous world of power and seduction. The anonymity of the deal offers security; the money brings financial freedom and the madam is the mother figure she longs for. But the thrill of the mansion and its arousing dominance quickly fades when she meets renowned-yet-mysterious Cameron Hardy, whose intense baby blue eyes send a nervous flutter through her core. Cameron is sexy, and not in a subtle way. He stimulates Charlie’s art, her intellect and her desires. Just as he begins to break through her emotional boundaries, she discovers a devastating connection between her past and her scandalous work at the mansion, shattering everything she thought to be true. Provocative, intoxicating and erotic, Seductive Shadows is the unforgettable tale of a young woman’s self-discovery as she learns to forgive, to love and be loved, and to find redemption amidst a remarkable journey that will captivate your mind and stimulate your soul. Links to book Seductive Secrecy (book #2) Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Seductive-Secrecy-Shadows-series-ebook/dp/B00E8OQ9R2/ref=sr_1_1%3Fs=digital-text%26ie=UTF8%26qid=1376082830%26sr=1-1%26keywords=seductive+secrecy Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18273840-seductive-secrecy Seductive Shadows (book #1) Goodreads -http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17927573-seductive-shadows?from_search=true Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Seductive-Shadows-Series-ebook/dp/B00CY22GOU/ref=la_B006OB9CHQ_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1382904730&sr=1-3 About the Author A New Englander at heart, Marni Mann is now a Floridian inspired by the sandy beaches and hot pink sunsets of Sarasota. She taps mainstream appeal and shakes worldwide taboos, taking her readers on a dark and breathtaking journey. When she's not nose deep in her laptop, she's scouring for chocolate, traveling, reading, or walking her four-legged children. Visit her at www.marnismann.com. Author Social Media Links: Website - http://marnismann.com Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/marnimann/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarniMannAuthor Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarniMann Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Marni-Mann/e/B006OB9CHQ/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Seductive Secrecy by Marni Mann My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***** I received an ARC copy for an honest review ***** I just finish reading this book and let me just say HOLY SMOKE HOT JUST PURE HOT. I love it I love the first book seductive shadows and after finish reading this one I love it even more, love the characters and love how this book turned out to be. this book is hot, secretive and has some twist that will leave you with your mouth open. I love it that this book took place few moths after everything of the mansion came down, love it that we get to read more about Cameron and the surprised that we get when we find out who Cameron brother is that part had me with my mouth hanging I just couldn't believe it I was speechless. Charlie and Cameron's growth from the ending of book one until now, we get to see more of them and how more they get to grow, and how more stronger Charlie became love her new attitude that just say don't mess with me and the one that she just don't give a crap about what you think. We know that Charlie is a very talented artist, she love to have sex and she is not afraid to explore her sexuality, she what she wants when it come to sex and her life, but in this book she is also dealing with more of her past from the time that she was in the mansion, she was creating a new life but that life was being threating by shadows. We did not get to read much about the Sexy Hot Hunk of Cameron, but in this one we get to know more about him, Cameron is also a very talented artist who is also dealing with his demon and know what he wants, he also love sex and its not afraid to say it or show how much he love it. They where two broken souls at the beginning of the story but now those two souls has found each other and they conquer everything that they have to just to stay together, life keeps throwing things their way but that just make them more strong. I really enjoy this book and once you read it I hope that you get to fall in love with and enjoy as much as I did. THANK YOU AUTHOR Marni Mann for introducing me to this awesome great world of yours, and this amazing book and characters cant wait to read more of your book :) Title: Meant For Her By: Raine Thomas Release: October 17, 2013 Published by Iambe Books, LLC Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads Photographer Sierra Stratton views the world through a lens all her own. She has an uncanny sense about people, something that often causes her trouble. When she meets the sexy and brooding Evan Dorsey, her intuition tells her he’s suffering, and she wants to be the one to help him. Evan isn’t open to help from anyone, however. His focus is on his Major League career and making himself as marketable as possible for his upcoming free agency. He plans to ride out the season in Atlanta and then sign with another team, away from the painful memories that haunt him. Someone’s eager to send him on his way, too. Between anonymous threats and equipment sabotage, it’s clear he’s earned himself an enemy along the way. To him, it’s one more sign that he’s right to move on. But Sierra threatens his conviction. Her contagious smile proves hard to resist, as does her kiss. She tempts him in ways he never anticipated, making him question his plans for the first time. If he’s not careful, she might just convince him that he’s meant for her. Excerpt She saw one of the building’s employees, Oliver Werner, sitting behind the counter and crossed the lobby to greet him. He got to his feet, towering over her by more than a foot. “Hi, Oliver.” “Hi there, Ms. Sierra. Nice to see you.” She winked at him. “This is Evan Dorsey. He’s checking out 4-B.” “Is that right?” Oliver held out his hand and Evan shook it. “Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Dorsey. Can’t find a better place to live in this city, I assure you. We’ll take real good care of you here.” “I like what I see so far,” Evan said. Sierra wondered if it was a coincidence that his dark blue eyes shifted to her after he said that. In either case, her pulse quickened. What harm could there be in fantasizing about a compliment from a hot ballplayer? It was healthy, really. “Thanks, Oliver. We’ll be down in a bit.” They headed to the elevator. She punched a code into the keypad to the right of the doors. As they closed, she looked at Evan to explain what she’d done. He was staring at her. She expected him to look away when she caught him. He didn’t. “When you’ve signed the lease, you’ll get your own code,” she said. “When I sign it?” She smiled. He might not have made up his mind about moving in just yet, but she already knew how this was going to end. “There are four apartments each on floors two and three,” she continued as though she hadn’t heard him, “and two larger apartments on four. Only the tenants on each floor can access their floor.” “Unless they give the code out to everyone they know.” “Sure. We do change the codes regularly to try and prevent issues, and ask tenants to let us know if there’s any reason they need their personal codes changed. As with most secure buildings shared by multiple tenants, nothing is guaranteed.” The elevator stopped and the doors opened up into a long hallway with hardwood floors and a vibrant carpet runner. Two large windows along the left side of the hall allowed sunlight to flood in. A few framed black and white photographs of some of the more interesting architectural elements of the complex hung along the right wall. The door to 4-B was straight ahead at the end of the hallway. Halfway there, they passed the door to 4-A on the left. “Who lives in that apartment?” Evan asked. She paused as she reached the door to 4-B. “Aunt Caroline didn’t tell you?” “No.” “Oh.” She turned and unlocked the door to 4-B. They walked in, neither of them mentioning that she hadn’t answered his question. She started talking as she moved from room to room, figuring he was listening even if he wasn’t following her. “As you can see, this apartment has lots of character and natural light. It’s over seventeen hundred square feet and has two large bedrooms, two full baths. Separate laundry. The kitchen has been completely updated with granite and stainless steel. Natural hardwood floors throughout. Neutral paint on the walls, but you’re welcome to change it once you move in. There are two real brick walls and exposed ductwork to enhance the loft feel. It’s a very open floorplan with—” She turned and almost collided with Evan’s chest. Apparently, he had been following her. “You’re in 4-A, aren’t you?” he asked. She smiled. “I’ll take it,” he said. Author’s Take on Sierra Stratton Link to see the pic https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=449362265154888&set=pb.251112981646485.-2207520000.1382031953.&&theater Sierra Stratton was an unnamed character in my first New Adult romance, For Everly. She was a second photographer in what has now become a well-known photo shoot scene in that story.I didn’t know I would be writing her story until after For Everly was released, but once Sierra started talking to me, I couldn’t rest until I had it written. Upon first glance, it might appear that Sierra is a character without any flaws, but that’s not the case. She’s a “people pleaser” who doesn’t like to see anyone struggling or in pain. This desire to be nice to others whom she feels need help doesn’t always work in her favor, though, and it actually drives her friends and family crazy. She’s just as likely to get herself into trouble as she is saving others. That doesn’t mean that she’s not strong and independent. On the contrary, Sierra has built a thriving photography career for herself at a young age, and her family relies on her for aspects of their own businesses. She’s also dedicated when it comes to supporting those she loves. Once she sets her mind on something, it’s nearly impossible to divert her from her course. At five-feet, six inches tall, Sierra packs a lot of energy into a slender frame. Her sunny blonde hair is often streaked with color, and between that, her diamond nose stud, and some select tattoos, she truly looks like the creative young artist that she is. What captures Evan’s attention the most, though, are her dimples. Since she’s a generally happy person, he gets to enjoy the sight of them a lot! Author’s Take on the Leading Male: Evan Dorsey Link to see the pic http://www.nikkizangels.com/topmodel/rob-wilson/ Evan Dorsey is a sexy, brooding male with a checkered past. After writing For Everly, which features a more stable, gentlemanly male lead, I wanted to write about an enigmatic guy with a dark edge to him. Early readers of Meant for Her have told me that there were times in the story where they wanted to hit Evan, and other times that he made them positively swoon. Fortunately, that’s just how I wanted him to come across. As a professional baseball player, Evan enjoys living a rootless existence. The one person he had tying him to a location dies tragically just two months before the beginning of Meant for Her, and he’s determined not to get so invested in a person or place again. His resistance to forming attachments sometimes makes him treat others in ways intended to drive them away, a form of self-sabotage. Once an attachment does form, however, Evan is fiercely loyal and protective of his friends. He’s not afraid to get physical if it means defending someone he cares about or protecting someone who’s being bullied. There’s a tenderness beneath his gruff exterior that surprises even him on occasion. Physically, Evan is a sublime specimen. He works out daily and takes care of himself, wanting to remain in prime athletic condition. He bears a variety of tattoos on his chest, back, and arms, all of them having meaning to him. His short, dark hair and intense blue eyes combined with his Australian accent and shiny black Harley-Davidson all serve to make him one irresistible rascal. Author’s Favorite Quotes from Meant for Her “How’d you get up here?” Evan asked, trying to keep Miller and Beck from flying out into the hallway. Cole grinned. “I happen to know the property manager really well. She’s seen me in my underwear doing naughty things.” “I’ll ask for your check,” Sierra said. “No worries.” “Ooo,” Hannah giggled. “If you could get your new neighbor to say, ‘No worries, mate,’ that would be fan-freaking-tastic.” Poking Hannah in the side, Zoe said, “How cliché. Next you’re going to want him to grill another shrimp on the barbie.” “Only if he says it before he does.” “Just so you know,” he said, “I’m officially offering my services in case you need help getting yourself back to rights.” “Are you? That’s very neighborly of you.” “I think I’m starting to get the hang of this neighborly thing.” “It would seem so. Sadly, since your suggestion would lead to at least one entire day of hot sex and you have company coming, I’ll have to take a rain check.” “I’ve cancelled on Cole before. I think he’s getting used to it.” “Alas, I can’t afford the sex-a-thon distraction today with the big shoot to prep for. You’ll have to work on your timing, neighbor.” “Damn. Well, can’t say I didn’t try.” Shaking his head, he walked into the empty guestroom and opened the cabinet door. Sure enough, two blue eyes surrounded by a dark mask of fur stared back at him. “You’re lucky you resemble Batman in his Batcave,” Evan said, reaching in, pulling him out by his scruff, and holding him at eye level. “It’s saving you from an epic ass-whooping right now.” Miller licked his cheek. “I’m serious,” Evan said as he walked to the cage. “You may think I’m soft on you because you’re smart enough to hide under the sink, but—ah, hell. I’m so damn proud right now.” Thirty seconds later, his cell buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out and saw that he had a text from Sierra. Welcome home, Evan. Blinking, his gaze moved to the wall separating his kitchen from her bedroom. He looked at the doorway where Geoff had just departed, then back at the wall. Shaking his head and grinning, he typed, Faked a date, did you? IDK what you mean.I’m in the dark with a hot guy who’s panting all over me. Leo doesn’t count. Then I faked a date. Bad girl. Come on over if you’re up to it. Playlist Video Links for MEANT FOR HER 1=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWRsgZuwf_8 2=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4 3=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxxstCcJlsc 4= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1oM3kQpXRo 5=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE77rstzfbo 6=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtKZKl7Bgu0 About the Author Raine Thomas is the author of bestselling Young Adult and New Adult romantic fiction,
including the award-winning Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy and Firstborn Trilogy. She is a proud member of Romance Writers of America and is a contributing blogger to The Writer's Voice. When she isn’t planning weddings, writing, or glued to social networking sites, she can usually be found on one of Florida’s beautiful beaches with her husband and daughter or crossing the border to visit with her Canadian friends and relatives. Author Social Media Links: Twitter http://twitter/Raine_Thomas Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rainethomas Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5053436.Raine_Thomas Pinterest http://pinterest.com/raine_thomas/ LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/raine-thomas/53/111/bb3 Website http://rainethomas.com Blog http://RaineThomas.com/blog/ Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amuvucrY2EY Goodreads (Book) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18467599-meant-for-her?from_search=true Title- Captured Lies By Maggie Thom Publication Date- October 17th, 2012 Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16069470-captured-lies She was kidnapped not once but twice and now someone wants her dead because of it.... Her life was a lie! Bailey knew her upbringing wasn’t normal but she’s worked hard to stabilize her life. At 29, she finally has a good business, a stable home; her life is miles from that of her childhood. Then suddenly her mother dies, leaving a gaping hole and a discovery that they may not even be related. If Guy, the private investigator is to be believed, her life is a lie. Using the skills she learned on the streets, Bailey travels back through a sketchy and dangerous past, to find answers. Dodging bullets, staying ahead of those who want her dead and convincing Guy she can do it alone, are making it difficult to discover not only the secrets of her mother’s past but that of a family claiming she is theirs. Everyone seems to have a story... but who’s telling the truth? And who wants her dead? Is Guy part of the solution? Or part of the problem? To discover the facts, she’ll have to untangle a web of deceit, lies, and secrets, dating back over thirty years. If ‘Captured Lies’ was made into a movie and you could cast anyone you wanted, who would you choose? I would so love that and I truly believe that it would make a cool movie. In fact I’ve had several of my readers tell me the same thing. They could sooo, see Captured Lies as a movie. To play Bailey, I think that Amanda Seyfried would be awesome in that role. She’d have to dye her hair brown. To play Guy, I think that Channing Tatum would do nicely. Wouldn’t they make a cute couple? Can you provide us with a short history/bio on each of the main characters Bailey is twenty nine and feels like she’s just getting her life on track. She has her own Interior Decorating business and she has lived in the same place for five years, a record for her. Her life has been anything but typical. She was raised by a single mom and moved frequently - sometimes during the day and sometimes at night. They lived in the seediest places and sometimes on the street. She never really had any friends, well at least not past grade two or three when they had managed to stay one place for long enough for her to make a friend. But then they moved suddenly and she never got to see her friend again. So she learned to be self-reliant and to look after herself. So when she’s told her life is a lie, she plans on getting answers... on her own. Guy has gone into business with a partner and started Knight’s Associates, which is a private investigative business, mostly solving cyber crimes. He was trained to be a police officer and lasted a little over a year but soon realized he wasn’t cut out for it. He was raised by his step-grandmother who saved him from a life of foster homes at the age of nine after his mom died and his real grandmother decided to create a scandal and use him as a means for blackmail. Guy knows how lucky he has been to have been taken in not only by such a wonderful woman but a wealthy one. He never wanted for anything but he also never took advantage of it either. So when she asks him to find her granddaughter who had been kidnapped as a baby, he can’t say no. Guest Post Topic: What inspired you to write in the suspense romance genre? I love reading. I have been reading since I was quite young. I started out reading romances and real life stories. Then I branched out and started reading pretty much everything I could get my hands on. I also love writing and have been writing since I was quite young. When I was in my late twenties I decided I wanted to write a romance. I loved reading Nora Roberts, Judith McNaught, Jayne-Anne Krentz and many others and so I wanted to know if I could write like them. So I wrote a romance. And then another. And then another. I never really did anything with them because I always felt there was something missing. They weren’t quite there, as in being a good romance not as in writing like the authors I mentioned. :) By this point in time I had found authors like Sandra Brown, Mary Higgins Clarke, Robert Ludlum and many others. I found I loved the suspense. The intrigue. The mystery. So I started to play around with Captured Lies, the first novel I published, which was originally just a romance. I already really liked the story and had a lot of positive feedback from people but I wanted to add something. So I started to change it up. And I found that I liked the story a lot more. It was more compelling. More interesting. More grabbing. It finally felt like the story and my writing was finally there. I learned that I like creating suspense. I like creating strong, independent women who can look after themselves. I like having these women go on a journey to solve something and to ultimately find someone as well. I think suspense, murder, mystery and romance make a fascinating read. Don’t you? Can you share the playlist you listened to when you wrote ‘Captured Lies’ ? I love listening to music while I write. These are some of the songs I listened to while I wrote Captured Lies. Haven’t Met You Yet by Michael Buble How you Remind Me by Nickelback Viva La Vida by Cold Play Only Girl in the World by Rihanna From this Moment On by Shania Twain and Bryan White Firework by Katy Perry I will Always Love You by Whitney Houston Son of a Son of a Sailor by Jimmy Buffet River Driver by Great Big Sea Sea of No Cares by Great Big Sea Can you share your idea of the perfect soundtrack to ‘Captured Lies’ with us? 1. In the Arms of An Angel by Sarah McLaughlin 2.Lyin Eyes by the Eagles 3.Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce 4 .Running on Empty by Jackson Browne 5.Life for Rent by Dido 6.Strong Enough by Sheryl Crowe 7. I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone by Jimmy Cliff 8. A Place In This World by Taylor Swift 9.Unwritten by Natasha Beddingfield 10. Let Love In by The Goo Goo Dolls 11. Breathe by Faith Hill Links Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/Captured-Lies-ebook/dp/B009RPTFIC/ref=la_B009WSTDG8_1_2?ie= UTF8&qid=1369969321&sr=1-2 Barnes & Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/captured-lies-maggie-thom/1114042696 Kobo- http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Captured-Lies/book-n8hNSJ5pUEePCuFBrqJOyw/page1.ht ml?s=v-i_LOKatU2quqLdMV_Qcg&r=2 Smashwords- http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/259685 Sony Ereader store: http://bit.ly/WTuA9o Amazon.ca: http://amzn.to/W5BPza Amazon.uk: http://amzn.to/14tEZNC Diesel: http://bit.ly/14tHT4Q iTunes: http://bit.ly/WGucN6 About The Author Maggie Thom took the challenge and leapt off, leaving a full time twenty year career in management, to write full time. After her initial panic that she might need a straight jacket, she published her first book Captured Lies, October 2012. And now is excited to release her second novel, Tainted Waters, April, 2013. Her third book, Deceitful Truths (sequel to Captured Lies) available fall of 2013. An avid reader and writer her whole life, she decided to break the monotony of wishing to be an author by making it happen. Married to her best friend, she is learning that humor, love and patience help her navigate her way through her twins’ teen years. Her motto: Escape to read and Read to escape. "Maggie Thom writes a fast paced thriller laced with romance that keeps the reader interested and on edge!" InDtale Magazine
Author Links Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6549592.Maggie_Thom Amazon Author Page- http://www.amazon.com/Maggie-Thom/e/B009WSTDG8 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMaggieThom Twitter- https://twitter.com/maggiethom2 Website- http://www.maggiethom.com/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/maggiethom2/ google +: https://plus.google.com/102887579832939598896/posts The Remade: Akila’s Psalm The Reborn Book # 2 By- Casse NaRome Publication Date-November 2nd, 2013 Dain has lost everything. His mom and Tara are both gone. The face that he once used as a solace, he can no longer bear to see. He’s unraveling; Akila may not be enough to hold the strands together. For Akila watching Dain become a shadow of the guy she once knew is torture. She knows she is losing him but how can she stop it while holding on to secrets of her own? All she has to do is keep everything together long enough to stop the evil scientists that are out to sabotage their destiny. They are both fighting their own demons but whose will destroy them first? Author Bio- Casse Narome is the alter-ego of a self-proclaimed awesome weirdo who spent her childhood reading and daydreaming. As an adult that is also how she spends her time only now she writes her daydreams down for everyone to read. Casse is never serious, has been accused of wishing her life was a sitcom, laugh track and all, has a bad habit of talking out loud to herself and she is fine with being a little insane. She spends way too much time online, too much money buying books and laughing at her own jokes. You will find her on Twitter being very random and spewing her opinions. When you see her online, tell her to get back to her writing! Or just engage her in a hilarious random conversation. She blogs book reviews and the adventures of being a writer at www.CatholicKittie.blogspot.com & www.CasseNarome.blogspot.com She is an avid tweeter www.twitter.com/catholickittie She is also on Facebook www.facebook.com/CasseNarome. Title- Wander Dust Series- Seraphina Parrish Trilogy # 1 By- Michelle Warren Publication Date- November 30, 2013 Genre- YA/Fantasy/Time Travel/Romance Ever since her sixteenth birthday, strange things keep happening to Seraphina Parrish. Unexplainable premonitions catapult her to faraway cities. A street gang wants to kill her, and a beautiful, mysterious boy stalks her. But when Sera moves to Chicago, and her aunt reveals their family connection to a centuries old, secret society, she’s immediately thrust into an unbelievable fantasy world, leading her on a quest to unravel the mysteries that plague her. In the end, their meanings crash into an epic struggle of loyalty and betrayal, and she’ll be forced to choose between the boy who has stolen her heart and the thing she desires most. Wander Dust is the breathtaking fantasy that will catapult you through a story of time, adventure, and love. Links Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11250674-wander-dust Book Trailer- http://youtu.be/3TkxZ_Gth-4 Amazon Kindle- http://www.amazon.com/Wander-Seraphina-Parrish-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0063GW2WE/ref=sr_1_ 1_bnp_1_kin?ie=UTF8&qid=1366149346&sr=8-1&keywords=wander+dust Barnes & Noble Nook- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wander-dust-michelle-warren/1107080433?ean=9780984662 104 Smashwords- http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/110056 Amazon Paperback- http://www.amazon.com/Wander-Dust-Michelle-Warren/dp/0984662103/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_mai n?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376613951&sr=1-1 Barnes & Noble Paperback- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wander-dust-michelle-warren/1107080433?ean=9780984662 104 Title- Protecting Truth Series- Seraphina Parrish Trilogy # 2 By- Michelle Warren Publication Date- September 19th, 2012 Genre- YA/Fantasy/Time Travel/Romance Seraphina’s keeping a secret from her Wandering team: she’s perfecting her fighting skills. But telling Sam and Bishop the truth would only alert them to her plan: to go back in time, save her mom, and finish what she started. With the help of Turner, Bishop’s handsome twin, she progresses toward her goal but plummets deeper into dangerous territory where the lines of friendship and romance are blurred. One passionate kiss changes everything, leading Sera to unravel a shocking web of family secrets, heartbreaking ulterior motives, and sinister agendas. Love and lies collide in a haunting climax, where the truest souls may not survive. Links Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13378513-protecting-truth Amazon Kindle- http://www.amazon.com/Protecting-Seraphina-Parrish-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B009E96NTU/ref=sr_1 _2_title_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376613996&sr=1-2 Amazon Paperback- http://www.amazon.com/Protecting-Truth-Seraphina-Parrish-Trilogy/dp/098466212X/ref=tmm_pHYPERLINK "http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FProtecting-Truth-Seraphina-Parrish-Trilogy%2Fdp%2F098466212X%2Fref%3Dtmm_pap_title_0%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1376613996%26sr%3D1-2&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFie2EALT1g-08JC3aSzCT6B5m9Ng"ap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1376613996&sr=1-2 Barnes & Noble Nook- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/protecting-truth-michelle-warren/1112967853?ean=2940015HYPERLINK "http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fw%2Fprotecting-truth-michelle-warren%2F1112967853%3Fean%3D2940015683530&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNExSrPs9lhF6rGGPnd6IlgaKfUBAA"683530 Title- Seeing Light Series- Seraphina Parrish Trilogy # 3 By- Michelle Warren Expected Publication Date- October 10th, 2013 Genre-YA/Fantasy/Time Travel/Romance As the corruption of the Society intensifies and the questions surrounding her mother mount, Seraphina Parrish embarks on a journey to find Terease in the terrifying Wandering city of Nocturna. But the information she learns there only sends her team on a dangerous mission to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Delving deep into the disturbing secrets of their world, the revelations quickly unravel, revealing shocking truths about the Society and Sera’s life. In the end, power and courage clash in a mission for freedom that may shatter the Wandering world completely. Links Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13378519-seeing-light Book Trailer- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfbfc12RmzU&feature=youtu.be About the Author Michelle Warren is the author of the Seraphina Parrish Trilogy. She didn't travel the road to writer immediately. She spent over a decade as professional Illustrator and designer. Her artistic creativity combined with her love of science fiction, paranormal and fantasy led her to write her first YA novel, Wander Dust. Michelle loves reading and traveling to places that inspire her to create. She resides in downtown Chicago, not far from her imaginary Wandering world. Links Website- http://wanderdusttrilogy.com/ Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/MichelleWarrenAuthor Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4097828.Michelle_Warren Twitter- http://twitter.com/#!/MMichelleWarren Amazon Author Page - http://www.amazon.com/Michelle- Warren/e/B006JNHCNU/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 YouTube Channel- http://www.youtube.com/MichelleWarrenAuthor Pinterest- http://pinterest.com/michellewarren/ Pinterest Boards- http://www.pinterest.com/michellewarren/wander-dust/ http://www.pinterest.com/michellewarren/protecting-truth/ http://www.pinterest.com/michellewarren/seeing-light/ My Review Of All Three Books Wander Dust by Michelle Warren My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***** I received an ARC copy for an honest review ***** Oh I am so glad that I got to read these series, this is the perfect book to starts this story, I couldn't put the book down once I started to read it, I am gone keep this review short because their is just so much to tell and I don't want to give anything away. This book took me into an adventure, of time traveling and how the characters where learning about their gifts, and about how their mind works, I really had fun reading this book and I enjoy it so much that I did not wanted to finish the book, love the characters they where well writing and developed with their feelings. Love the character of Seraphina She is scared but fearless, she loves her family and friends, she goes through so much but that's what makes her stronger, the story beginning with her celebrating her sixteenth birthday and that's when strange things start to happened, we get to see the black lady, the grungy gang and the stalker beautiful boy, and the more you get into the story the faster you get to learn who they are and what role they play, and the many surprises and twist that you get at the end I just love it. Love the character of Bishop AKA the beautiful stalker boy, now let me just say that I love his attitude, when Seraphina show up in Chicago at first and she was being chase by the grungy gang, Bishop show up to rescue her, and love it how he always is their for her when ever she needs him. I love the this series and I am glad that I got to read all three books one after the other. Just wanted to say THANK YOU to Author Michelle Warren for introducing me to this awesome and wonderful amazing books and characters. Protecting Truth by Michelle Warren My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***** I received an ARC copy for an honest review ***** Oh Holy Smoke Author Michelle Warren did it again I am speechless, don't even know how I am gone write this review but I am gone keep it short because I don't want t give anything away and their is just way to much to explain. This story is about Sera trying to save her mom from the Underground, and what is that's for she is keeping this as a secret from her team, and when she tried to safe her mom she starts to learned more and, everything about her life in the Wandering society, and Secrets are unfolds leaving her doubtful about the life she currently has. We finally get to meet Bishop twin Turner, and can I say holy smoke I love him more then Bishop sorry lol Turner is intelligent and knows what he is doing. I love the this series and I am glad that I got to read all three books one after the other. Just wanted to say THANK YOU to Author Michelle Warren for introducing me to this awesome and wonderful amazing books and characters. Seeing Light by Michelle Warren My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***** I received an ARC copy for an honest review ***** Oh Wow this was the prefect ending to this trilogy I love it, love how this turned out to be and I just want MORE. This book has so much action and time-traveling, and its hard to put this book down, love it how in this book you get to see how the first to books folds into this one, its just amazing. Throughout "Protecting Truth" Sera kicks some massive A**, She fights for what she believes in and does a great job at doing it, she keeps un folding more secrets about her life and that's just makes her more stronger, I really love Watching Seraphina travel around trying to fulfill the prophecy that's her life. I love the this series and I am glad that I got to read all three books one after the other. Just wanted to say THANK YOU to Author Michelle Warren for introducing me to this awesome and wonderful amazing books and characters. |
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