Thursday, 2 April 2015

Cover Reveal - Healing Gabe by Muriel Garcia




Title: Healing Gabe
Series: The Last Hangman MC #3
Author: Muriel Garcia
Cover Design: Rebecca Marie @ The Final Wrap
 Release Date: April 25, 2015


Synopsis


From the day he was 18, Gabe’s life changed drastically. He lost both of his parents in a tragic car accident and had to raise his 8 years old sister, Nicole. All he wanted to do was party and enjoy his teenage life and go to college. Instead, he had to mature really fast, find a job that would allow him time with his sister but also bring enough money to keep a roof above their heads, pay the bills, feed them and make her happy.

As if things weren’t bad enough, Gabe finds himself in the middle of two clubs at war. On one faithful night, he meets the one woman that will hold his heart forever, becomes the target of the most vicious MC around Louisiana and becomes a prospect for the Last Hangman.

What happens when the love of your life is taken from you and you have to witness her horrible demise?

Things aren’t always what they seem.

Vivian had to keep a low profile after running away from home twelve years ago. She lost everything that same night and has been left empty and feeling scared for years, but she’s done feeling scared. She wants to be happy again and for that, she comes back to New Orleans.

What happened when Gabe and Vivian see each other again?

Both of their past catches up with them, bringing down innocent people. Betrayal, new found family, love and hate.

Gabe never thought he could love again, Vivian only wants to heal him and make him feel whole again. Can they find their happiness together or will their past be too strong and tear them apart forever?






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Muriel Garcia grew up in Belgium. She loves music, tattoos, hot tattooed men, travelling, and cooking. She always had an overly imaginative and creative mind but never thought of writing a book up until a couple of months ago. Now she couldn't imagine not writing stories that are near and dear to her heart.



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Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Review - Missing You by Kylie Kaden



Title: Missing You
Author: Kylie Kaden
Publisher: Random House Australia
Release Date: April 1, 2015 




Missing You is a tantalising love story and a seductive suspense novel: 'Our lives were built around the strength of a kiss between strangers. Yet seven years on, look where it led us . . .' 

When Aisha met Ryan she fell hard for his good looks and easy charm. Why worry that he didn't want children or a 9 to 5 job? Nothing and no one would come between them.

But with the birth of their high-needs son, Eli, their extraordinary love is shackled into an ordinary life, their passion blunted by responsibility.

Until Ryan can't take it anymore.

Then, following a mysterious phone call late one night, Aisha leaves four-year-old Eli in the care of her elderly father Patrick - and doesn't come back.

As Patrick struggles with the grandson he barely knows or understands, his frustration with his missing daughter and absent son-in-law quickly turns to fear.

Particularly when blood is found in Aisha's abandoned car . . .








I have to be honest and let you know that I had a really hard time getting into this book. I almost gave up around 25%, but I am really glad I didn’t. The story itself was very good; it was just very confusing at times being written in three different points-of-view as well as past and present.
 
This is a story of finding your soul mate.

“Aish.” His voice was tight with frustration, with fear. “I never want you to go. That’s the fucking problem.”
But then being given a huge challenge of raising an autistic son. “He’s just like his mum – high maintenance, but worth the fight.”

And not being sure if you are cut out for this life, this challenge, and taking a break from it all.

Ryan and Aish are the perfect couple, or so it seems until their son comes along. Children change things in any marriage, but when you have an autistic child, the changes are harder. Ryan decides he needs a break and steps away from his family. While this happens, Aish goes missing. This story is about how the two meet, as well as finding Aish and what they learn along the way.
 
My favorite part of this book was the chapters from Patrick’s point-of-view and how he learned how to cope as sole caretaker of Eli while Aish is missing and Ryan is out surfing. Again, I did enjoy this book, it just took some time to really get into it.

 ~ Review by Tiffany







Brisbane writer Kylie Kaden is a self-diagnosed bookworm and recovering chocoholic. Raised in Queensland, she spent holidays camping with her parents and two brothers at the Sunshine Coast, where much of Losing Kate was set. She now lives in Brisbane with her husband and three young sons. As the only female in a house of males, Kylie tops up her sanity by writing whilst her youngest naps (and the washing mounts). She is adamant the next addition to the Kaden household will be female…and canine.  

Kylie graduated with an honours degree in psychology from Queensland University of Technology in 2000, but cites it helps little with meeting the challenges of parenting in the real world. She shares her frazzled parenting experiences in her regular column in My Child magazine, and is a strong advocate for telling it like it is when it comes to the struggles (and joys) of raising kids.  

After postgraduate study, Kylie went on to train and manage staff in both the corporate and government arenas, where she met her surfer/lawyer husband at an end-of-year function (at the pub). She wrote her debut novel,Losing Kate whilst on maternity leave from an executive role in the Australian Public Service.

Kylie knew writing was in her blood from a young age, using her brother’s Commodore 64 to invent stories as a child. Her current novel took shape as she drank tea at the kitchen bench, often with a toddler on her lap and ABC Kids chirping in the background.

Kylie considers being a novelist the best job in the world – what other occupation lets you wear Ugg boots to work and make things up for a living?

Losing Kate, a Women’s Contemporary Novel will be available April 2014 through Random House Australia.




Review - Sweet Hope by Tillie Cole



Title: Sweet Hope
Series: Sweet Home #4
Author: Tillie Cole
Release Date: March 28, 2015 




From the USA TODAY Bestselling Sweet Home Series, comes Sweet Hope.
 
My name is Ally Prince and I've always been unlucky in love. I don’t know why, I just always… have.  

When all of my best friends were falling for their soul mates in College, I was left behind. I was Ally, the pretty cousin of superstar quarterback, Romeo Prince. I was Ally, the best friend to the most amazing group of girls I've ever known—a title I loved, but one I became tired of 'just' being. And I was Ally, the one on which they could all rely.

But to me, I was Ally, the girl with the heart no one had claimed... And I was, Ally, the girl, who underneath it all, was heart-breakingly lonely.

I LOVE love; the thought of it, the nervous excitement of falling for Mr. Right, the desire of someone becoming my entire world... of me becoming theirs. I’ve always wanted passion, heart-stopping, epic, life-changing romance... I’ve always wanted the fairytale… I’ve always wanted it all.

It just never seemed like I would get it.

For the past few years I've thrown myself into my career as a museum curator. I’m the best of the best, the person every museum wants to hire, so when an opportunity came up to move to Seattle, I jumped at the chance. My cousin and my best friend lived in Seattle and I needed a change. I needed a new beginning.

I wasn't expecting to meet anyone in the Emerald City. I wasn't expecting to work closely with the reclusive new sculptor my all-important gallery design was centered around. And I certainly wasn't expecting to fall for him... heart-stopping, epic, life-changing love...

My real life fairytale come true.

But, like in every fairytale, there’s a villain, a dark and tortured soul... I just didn't know that the villain and the hero in my story would end up being one and the same.

New Adult/Contemporary Romance Novel—contains adult content, sexual situations and mature topics. Suited for ages 18 and up.

Please note that this novel CANNOT be read as a standalone novel. SWEET FALL must be read first.










Have I told you lately how much I freaking love Tillie Cole? No? Well, put it this way, if you haven't read any of her books you're doing yourself a disservice. They are always amazing. Always gut wrenching. Always HOT! Always so unbelievably original.

Sweet Hope is the fourth book in Tillie's Sweet Home series. We finally get Ally's story and OMG, was this book worth the wait. I never know what to expect with one of this author's books, and as usual this one was certainly the same way. And our hero! I'm not going to give anything away because the blurb is mysterious, just like him. But it was totally unexpected and he was perfect. Ahhhh, dark, tortured, damaged. I LOVED him!

Sweet Hope mixes high octane emotions, scorching hot love scenes and a story that's totally unputdownable. I tore through this book in no time. I really hope this isn't the end of the series and there's more to come because I don't ever want to leave these characters; they're part of my heart. 

~ Review by Erin



WOW..where do I start on this amazing story???
 
“No one can make me leave you. I don’t care what they say. You’re mine, all mine. Your troubles are my troubles. Your sins are now my sins.”

I don't want to give anything away because I want you to experience the ups and downs, tears, fears, pain and happiness like I did. Just be ready to have your mind blown! I can guarantee your heart will never be the same! I can't express how unbelievably amazing this book was and the series is one of my favorites of all time! 6 Amazing stars.

~ Review by Kara







Amazon & USA Today Best Selling Author, Tillie Cole, is a Northern girl through and through. She originates from a place called Teesside on that little but awesomely sunny (okay I exaggerate) Isle called Great Britain. She was brought up surrounded by her English rose mother -- a farmer's daughter, her crazy Scottish father, a savagely sarcastic sister and a multitude of rescue animals and horses. 

Being a scary blend of Scottish and English, Tillie embraces both cultures; her English heritage through her love of HP sauce and freshly made Yorkshire Puddings, and her Scottish which is mostly demonstrated by her frighteningly foul-mouthed episodes of pure rage and her much loved dirty jokes.


Having been born and raised as a Teesside Smoggie, Tillie, at age nineteen, moved forty miles north to the 'Toon', Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where she attended Newcastle University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in Religious Studies. She returned two years later to complete a Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching High School Social Studies. Tillie, regards Newcastle to be a home from home and enjoyed the Newcastle Geordie way of life for seven 'proper mint' and 'lush' years.

One summers day, after finishing reading her thousandth book on her much loved and treasured Kindle, Tillie turned to her husband and declared, "D'you know, I have a great idea for a story. I could write a book." Several months later, after repeating the same tired line at the close of another completed story, she was scolded by her husband to shut up talking about writing a novel and "just bloody do it!" For the first time in eleven years, Tillie actually took his advice (he is still trying to get over the shock) and immediately set off on a crazy journey, delving deep into her fertile imagination. 

Tillie, ever since, has written from the heart. She combines her passion for anything camp and glittery with her love of humour and dark brooding men (most often muscled and tattooed – they’re her weakness!). She also has a serious side (believe it or not!) and loves to immerse herself in the complex study of World Religions, History and Cultural Studies and creates fantasy stories that enable her to thread serious issues and topics into her writing -- yep, there's more to this girl than profanity and sparkles!

After six years of teaching high school Social Studies and following her Professional Rugby Player husband around Europe, they have finally given up their nomadic way of life and settled in Calgary, Alberta where Tillie spends most of her days (and many a late night) lost in a writing euphoria or pursuing a dazzling career as a barrel-racing, tasselled-chap wearing, Stetson-sporting cowgirl... Ye-haw!



Blog Tour - His Only Wife by Melissa Brown




Title: His Only Wife 
Series: The Compound #1.5
Author: Melissa Brown 
Release Date: March 29, 2015 



I didn’t think I’d ever want to devote my life to someone. That is, until Brin.
 
I was twenty-six years old the day she entered my life, just when I’d given up hope, just when I’d given up completely on having any shred of happiness in my pathetic excuse for a life. After years of indecision, self-destruction and soul-searching, she found me.
 
Brinley challenged everything I thought I knew. She proved that goodness could still come from that hellish compound. Goodness, bravery and love. She changed everything the moment she knocked on the door of my apartment, acting as brave as a lion, even though she was shaking like a terrified mouse stuck in my trap.
 
And now, three years later, I want her as my wife. My only wife. Till death do us part.
 
Just us.
 
And I’ve never wanted anything more.








I loved Wife Number Seven, so I was excited when I found out that Brinley and Porter were getting another book. This book is a novella so it's pretty short, but it had a good story line. The story starts three years later and over that time both characters have grown as people and as a couple, but Porter still struggles with his drug addiction and Brinley with being in the outside world.

I really felt for these characters because of what they had gone through. When they left the compound, they were all alone with no family. Facing the outside world was hard enough, but then they had to do it all alone. I liked how Porter wasn't perfect and that he struggled with his drug addiction because books don't usually have character that have problems like that. I loved how his sponsor Jesse became like a dad to him, because he needed someone to look up to and have as a father figure. Tiffany and Jesse are the only family Brinley and Porter have, but that's all they really need.

I really liked this story. Brinley and Porter are a great couple who grew up with undesirable circumstances but in the end, they came out on top and together. They managed to escape a world that wasn't right for them, and become themselves. It's a happy ending, which is what they deserve after the life they have lived. This is a great series by Melissa Brown and I can't wait to read Aspen's story.


~ Review by Leah





Our first summer living together in Porter’s house, he introduced me to drive-in movies. Well, he introduced me to a bunch of things I’d never experienced before: movie theaters, miniature golf, rock climbing, fast food drive-throughs. and picnics in the field near our house. But my favorite, by far, was the drive-in movie theater. I’ll never forget that first night when Porter introduced me to the concept. I was new to living in the outside world. Movies and television, on the whole, were still new to me, but the idea of watching a movie outside was almost impossible to imagine. When we’d first arrived, I hadn’t been sure what to expect. The drive-in was out in the middle of nowhere, next to a shallow canyon. Dust flew inside the cab of Porter’s truck as we approached the ticket taker. The booth was rusted and painted an odd pistachio green. I eyed Porter, wondering just how long the drive-in had been in business. If the dilapidated state of the booth was any indication, it had been quite a while.

“It’s vintage.” He laughed as he pulled the truck away from the booth and approached the enormous movie screen.

“Kinda like me?” I teased, looking down at my modest outfit. Until recently, I’d only worn old-fashioned clothes and my hair in a long blond braid down my back.

“Nah, you’re classic, Brin. Classic.”

They were playing a marathon of old movies, the black-and-white kind. Honestly, I didn’t really understand the difference all that much until Porter explained that Clark Gable’s expressions and slang in It Happened One Night no longer translated in the modern world. I was captivated by the actor’s handsome, debonair onscreen persona. And I was equally fascinated by the hairstyles and costumes of his leading lady—the glamour of the actress, her perfectly made-up face and flawless skin. But most of all, I was entranced by the entire experience of watching a movie on a larger-than-life screen all from the bed of Porter’s truck, salt and butter from the freshly made popcorn lingering on my fingers.

The stars were bright above us as we lay in the bed of the truck. Fleece blankets softened the unyielding metal beneath us, and pillows cradled us comfortably as we lounged. Candy of all kinds and giant convenience-store sodas kept our bellies full and satisfied as we snuggled up together, my legs draped over his, and his arm resting comfortably beneath the small of my back. 

In a word, it was heavenly. And I don’t take that word lightly.

“That was romantic,” I said with a yawn on our drive back to the house.

Porter laughed. “You think so? Even though the place is falling apart?”

The wind blew through my hair and I nodded. “Yes. Thank you for taking me.” I slid closer to him and he wrapped his arm around me, placing a kiss on the top of my head.

“I love introducing you to stuff like this. Your expressions make it totally worth it.”

That comment made me self-conscious, knowing that in the grand scheme of things, I was still quite a fish out of water. I fidgeted with my hair and shifted in my seat. “I must look ridiculous.”

“Never,” he insisted, his voice serious. “It’s sweet. It’s like this look of wonder, ya know? You’re experiencing so many things for the first time, and I get to be there for it. Makes me feel really lucky.”

My nose had wrinkled in disbelief. “Really? Lucky?”

Porter had kissed my head again. “Every single day.”

It’s amazing that you can live somewhere for twenty-two years and never feel like you fit in, like you’re home. That night in his truck, I’d known I was finally home. Porter was the home I’d dreamed about for years.






Melissa Brown was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She attended the University of Illinois and is the mother of two fantastic kids. She's an avid reader who enjoys making handmade gifts for her family and friends, as well as baking and painting. Melissa has an unhealthy obsession with pop culture. She speaks fluent movie quotes from the 1980s (John Hughes = genius), reads celebrity gossip magazines and never misses an episode of Scandal. She enjoys writing contemporary romance, romantic suspense and young adult novels.





Review Tour - Night Shift Anthology




Title: Night Shift: Dirty Things Happen in the Dark 
Authors: Kindle Alexander, Toni Aleo, Sawyer Bennett,
Brenda Rothert, Chelle Bliss & Eden Butler
Release Date: March 17, 2015 



Summer in the Big Easy is hot. Inside Tulane Medical Center the temperature is on the rise.

A doctor nursing a broken heart. A wounded warrior with no interest in love. A single father finding the girl who got away. A combat nurse trying to adjust to civilian life. Two lost souls looking for love. A former detective looking for answers and an FBI agent who finds more than he bargains for.

Desire. Lust. Excess. New Orleans will never be the same.

Six never before released stories that will leave you breathless.

Dirty things happen in the dark.



  





New Orleans. Dirty Deeds. Hot Nights. <<-- Argh, could there BE a better combination? Nope, I don't think so! These stories all take place in and around Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, tethered by the late nights, hospital setting, and the wicked acts the staff get up to one hot summer....
 
The anthology kicks off with Off Duty by Sawyer Bennett. It was the story I was most anticipating, and it didn't disappoint. HOT. That's the first word that comes to mind when I think of Sawyer Bennett's work, and it's certainly fitting for Off Duty. Tim and Holly were scorching, and I loved how they came together, communicated and worked to make it work. Being a novella meant that this second-chance romance was able to stick to the highlights...chemistry that'll melt your heart and your e-reader, a little bit of what-if to keep it interesting, and a whole lotta swooning. It's a great start to the anthology, and got me ready for...

Rebound by Chelle Bliss, my first Chelle Bliss experience! And hell, what an opener -- to her work and to Rebound itself. It was hot, dirty and a lot of fun. Sam and Fiona were perfect together -- their quick connection was believable, which is important when considering the accelerated nature of a novella. It may have reached the end a little faster than I would have liked, but otherwise Ms. Bliss gave me a well-paced, well-formed, very sexy and very likable story. And a sudden desire to visit a fortune teller, or perhaps a hot hockey player like...

Jordie Thomas from Wanting to Forget by Toni Aleo. I wanted to like this book, I truly did. But I found myself frustrated and angry at Jordie and his behavior. Not having read any of the other books in this series, I felt perhaps I was missing a key character trait that made him desirable and redeemable, aside from his (admittedly sexy) beard and stellar bedroom skills.Wanting to Forget was exceptionally well-written and had a host of thigh-clenching, panty-soaking moments, but it was difficult for me to lose myself in this story when I couldn’t see past Jordie's a--holish behavior. Perhaps what I need instead is some hot M/M action from one of my favorite authors...

Kindle Alexander. What can I say about Closet Confession? I loved this hot little read! Justin and Derek (Dr. Baby, BTW, is an awesome nickname) were SCORCHING hot together. There were fun, surprising moments, and it felt like a complete, well-rounded story, despite the length. Their brief-but-OMG-I-need-a-cold-shower coupling was spot-on; I wouldn't change a thing about it but I also wouldn't say no to MORE from this sexy couple. Until then, though, maybe I can make do with a sexy Mechanical Services man and a lonely doctor, like...

Joss Drake and Carson Stephens in Healing Touch by Brenda Rothert. Oh my! This new-to-me author knocked my socks -- and maybe even my panties -- off with this sizzling novella, which boasts through-the-roof chemistry and a ton of flirty, playful banter. I think I smiled through 85% of this story. The other 15%, I was probably panting. The connection between Joss and Carson was intense and perfect -- I adored this couple! I'd have happily read about them for hours, and yet, their story felt complete. Which is good, because it means I can move on to...

Swimming in Shadows by Eden Butler. Let's all just take a moment to drool over this HOT cover...Whew, damn! Okay, we done? Good, moving on! This is clearly a set-up for a longer series to come, and it's a very good one. That doesn't meanSwimming in Shadows ends on a cliffhanger though...more of awhat's next? It's a good foundation upon which to build a series, and I can only hope that the girl from his past continues to help him see the path he needs to follow. I'm most definitely intrigued and...

A little sorry to reach the end of this anthology. It hit some MAJOR high notes, and was altogether an interesting, engaging, fun, occasionally funny, occasionally frustrating, often sexy and dirty tour of New Orleans, and Tulane Medical Centre. The stories flowed well and although there is no true interconnectivity between the stories beyond the appearance of the hospital in each, it was a collection that complemented each other and showed some superior writing skills.

If for no other reason that the excellent causes that Night Shiftsupports, I would recommend one-clicking. The overall awesomeness of these novellas is merely a bonus in helping others. After all, #LoveIsLove, and it doesn't matter who you love, or why, the important thing is being there for others when they need it -- and doing what you can to help. 5 overall stars.


~ Review by Beth





Toni Aleo is the author of the Assassins Series, Bullies Series, Whiskey Prince, Let it be Me, and the Spring Grove novels. She lives in Clarksville, TN with her husband, and two beautiful children. She enjoys taking pictures, writing, shopping and going to as many hockey games that she can!

Kindle Alexander, best selling and newly award winning author, is an innovative writer and a genre-crosser who writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and erotica. It’s always a surprise to see what’s coming next! Happily married with too many children, and dogs, living in the suburbs of Dallas.

Sawyer Bennett, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn't have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.

Chelle Bliss, USA Today bestselling author, writes stories about real-life scenarios with fantasy Alpha males. Her works include humor as well as steamy sex. Her work includes her best selling series Men of Inked.

Eden Butler is an Amazon best-selling editor and writer of Romance, Mystery and SciFi and Fantasy novels and the nine-times greatgranddaughter of an honest-to-God English pirate. This could explain her affinity for rule breaking and rum. Her debut novel, a New Adult, Contemporary Romance, "Chasing Serenity" launched October 2013. Since that time Eden has published six books and novellas including the Amazon best seller, "Thin Love". 

Brenda Rothert is a proud indie author who loves writing stories that make readers laugh, cry and occasionally, yell at their e-readers. Her Contemporary Romances include Unspoken; The Now Series - Now and Then, Now and Again and Now and Forever, and The Fire on Ice Series - Bound, Captive, Edge, Drive and Release. Her latest release is Killian, the first book in her new hockey series, On the Line.


100% of the proceeds will be donated to: 


The Keith Milano Memorial Fund - The Keith Milano Memorial Fund was established to help raise awareness about the devastating deadly disease that is Mental Illness. Keith’s spirit and laughter is kept alive through our efforts to increase awareness about mental illness and to raise money for education and imperative research.


Pancreatic Action Network - The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is fully committed to providing the most comprehensive set of programs and services to fight this very difficult disease. Our commitment and passion are driven by our mission: to advance research, support patients and create hope for anyone facing pancreatic cancer.


Nashville Predators Foundation - At the inception of the Nashville Predators' franchise in 1997, we not only made a commitment to develop a successful hockey team and organization, but also believed and committed to fulfilling a recognized responsibility to play an important role in our home community.



Cover Reveal - Ruined by LP Lovell




Title: Ruined
Series: She Who Dares #4
Author: LP Lovell
Cover Design: SM Piper
 Release Date: April 30, 2015


Synopsis


Ruined is book four in the She Who Dares series, but can be read as a standalone.

Hugo

I like to fuck. A lot. Anywhere, anyway, as long as I’m shooting my load in or on some pretty young thing I’m good. In fact, scrap that, they don’t even have to be pretty. What can I say? I’m an equal opportunities kind of guy.

I pride myself on being able to turn even the most self-respecting woman into a dirty slut. I make no apologies for my life or my behaviour. I don’t care about anyone really, certainly not women.

Except her. I care about her, which is why I pushed her away.


Molly

I suppose I’m what you would call the good girl, the sensible one. I’m that girl, the romanticist. I believe in ‘the one’, in that all-encompassing love that leaves you unable to breathe without it.

The thing is though, love is an uncontrollable animal. The heart often declares war on the mind, and even the most rational being can become completely consumed by love.

Sometimes rational is boring. It’s the taste of the wild side that makes you remember you’re alive. The heart wants what the heart wants, even if you end up completely ruined in the process.








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LP Lovell is an Indie Author from Salisbury, England. She's known for her seriously laid back attitude, sick sense of humour and a general lack of brain to mouth filter. Fuelled by copious amounts of Diet Coke, she likes to create feisty female characters who bring men across the pages to their knees. If she’s not writing then LP can be found riding her horses, or walking her ever present writing companion; Tulula the dog.


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