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Monday, October 26, 2015

Feasted On: Santa's Secret by Serenity Woods

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 417 KB | Expected Release Date: December 1, 2014 | Publisher: Kensington Books : Lyrical Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"Santa's Secret" by Serenity Woods (aka Freya Robertson)

Author's Book Description : Will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?

Having long since lost his Christmas spirit, Rudi comes to Santa’s Secret Village looking to sell the resort. His seven-year-old daughter already knows the truth about Santa, and neither of them is particularly in the mood for the festive season.

Practically a recluse since the death of her husband, Eva’s not looking for romance. Her trip to Santa’s Village is for the sole purpose of making Christmas more festive this year for her young son. But Eva brings an unexpected sparkle to Rudi and Isabel’s lives that renews their belief in the spirit of Christmas.

As the weather grows colder, things heat up between Rudi and Eva. But will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! In the middle of Santa’s Secret Village, located in Finland it’s a getaway vacation location for families, Eva meets Rudolph (Rudi) and together they cast a magical Christmas tale that brings their families together for the holiday in more ways than one.

This charmingly erotic novel makes the reader wish they could be in Eva’s shoes. From the magic of the village to the bond that grows between Eva, Rudi, Isabel, and Oscar, you’ll become hooked too! Plus, the sparks between Eva and Rudi are hot and heavy from the very beginning, yet the way they handled their relationship during their time together that I loved more.

I definitely recommend this novel to those looking for a magically fun (and erotic) contemporary Christmas romance!


Purchase This Book Here :

Kobo (e-Book) : Santa's Secret

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Second Sentence Saturday: Santa's Secret

Author's Novel Extras : Santa's Secret - Overview & Excerpt

Out now from Lyrical Press, Inc. :-) Merry Christmas!
Posted by Serenity Woods on Monday, December 1, 2014

Book Teaser(s) :

SANTA'S SECRET by Serenity Woods -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, October 26, 2015

SANTA'S SECRET by Serenity Woods -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, October 26, 2015

Book Preview :
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Serenity, then please check out her website.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Feasted On: Players Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 246; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1164 KB | Expected Release Date: August 4, 2015 | Publisher: Kensington Books : Lyrical Press : Shine | Obtained: Pump Up Your Book

"To Win Her Love" [Players Series, Book 1] by Mackenzie Crowne

Author's Book Description : To win the game, they’ll have to risk losing their hearts…

When a bizarre child custody stipulation pits popular sports blogger Gracie Gable against football superstar Jake Malone, losing the battle for her twin nieces isn't the only thing Gracie has to worry about. Forced to live for three months under the same roof as the sexy tight end, will she fall prey to his flirtatious pursuit? Or worse, will the skeletons in her closet destroy her chance for the love and family she so desperately wants?

Neglected by his parents as a boy, Jake doesn’t believe in happily ever after. Yet living with Gracie and the twins might be enough to change his mind—and his womanizing ways. But when the press unearths a scandal from Gracie’s past, will he lose the one woman he was ready to open his heart to?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars!! After Gracie learns that her brother-in-law prematurely passes away, she is all ready to take on the job of raising her six-year-old twin nieces. Yet, at the reading of the will she learns that she has to live with another relative (Jake -- who just happens to be the extremely hot football player she had an online argument with recently) for three months to earn the guardianship. However, with Gracie wanting to keep her life out of the spotlight, Jake’s life already in the spotlight, and dealing with this unique situation will she be able to keep her life on track and her heart in one piece at the same time? Or is this the beginning of something new for them all?

This energetic and enticing novel reels you in with its unique “family dynamic,” while capturing your interest with the mystery of Gracie’s paternity and Gracie & Jake growing relationship. I was riveted while laughing the whole way through. Gracie is a fun character who knows her mind and does anything she needs to protect her love ones. Jake is an “outlaw” who reforms in this novel and reading about him settling down was so sweet! Together they are unstoppable! I didn’t want to stop reading about their romance! In addition, I thoroughly enjoyed how this novel to set up for its series. It made me excited to see where it’ll take us next!

I recommend this novel to those looking for a contemporary sports romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Kobo (e-Book) : To Win Her Trust (Book 2) | Kobo (e-Book) : To Win Her Heart (Book 3) | Amazon.com (e-Book) : To Win Her Trust (Book 2) | Amazon.com (e-Book) : To Win Her Heart (Book 3)


Kobo (e-Book) : To Win Her Love (Book 1)

Author's Novel Extras : To Win Her Love - Overview | Pinterest: To Win Her Love (Players series) | Excerpt: To Win Her Love by Mackenzie Crowne | #NewRelease TO WIN HER LOVE

Have you met Jake? Available for pre-order at a special price. http://amzn.com/B00PEOIZ4K
Posted by Mackenzie Crowne Author on Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Never mess with a heroine's dog... :-)
Posted by Mackenzie Crowne Author on Monday, May 11, 2015

I loved watching Jake fall in love with his sisters and apparently, so did this early reviewer of To Win Her Love. She gave it 5 stars and said "There is something so sexy about a guy who is good with kids."
Posted by Mackenzie Crowne Author on Friday, July 31, 2015

Author's Series Extras :
***Double Cover Reveal***For those of you who met Tuck and Max in To Win Her Love, I'm excited to share the covers...
Posted by Mackenzie Crowne Author on Monday, August 31, 2015

Author's Book Trailer :

Book Teaser(s) :
Though his nasty insults during their disastrous exchange on her blog the other day should’ve dealt a death blow to her foolish infatuation, the two-dimensional image she’d admired on her TV screen couldn’t have prepared her for the flesh and bone temptation that was Jake Malone. Dismay crowded panic as every double X chromosome in her body quivered with giddy, XXX delight.
The X girls danced with anticipation, and the erratic thump of her heart increased with every fall of his size fifteen feet. Down, girls. He may look like every woman’s deepest sexual fantasy, but those boots are more likely to stomp us into the ground than end up under our bed. ~ within Chapter 1

TO WIN HER LOVE by Mackenzie Crowne Author -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

TO WIN HER LOVE by Mackenzie Crowne Author -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Made the Grade: Wagon Train Cinderella by Shirley Kennedy

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 202; Kindle Edition - File Size: 678 KB | Expected Release Date: February 3, 2015 | Publisher: Kensington Books : Lyrical Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"Wagon Train Cinderella" by Shirley Kennedy

Authors' Book Description : Love can lead you out of the wilderness…

Callie Whitaker is a mistreated stepdaughter who’s been made to feel inferior all her life. When her family takes a wagon train journey to California, Callie begins to realize she’s not the “Little Mouse” everyone said she was. Among others, rugged guide, Luke McGraw, makes her aware of the courage, beauty, and intelligence she never knew she had–and in the process, falls in love.

From Goodreads: Ms Kennedy did such a wonderful job of making the story so realistic, that at times I felt like I was on that wagon train with Callie and her family. .

From Goodreads: There will be a lots of twist and turns in the good and bad in this read and the readers attention will be their front and center turning the pages to see what will be coming next in this enlightening as well as entertaining read.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars. Callie (an adopted daughter who is actually treated like a servant instead of family) follows her family on a wagon train from Tennessee to California. Throughout the journey, Callie comes into her own and becomes independent, learning that she is stronger than she thought.

I liked the beginning and its steady buildup. However, I found that while the ending might have been more historically accurate in regards to the toughness of the trip, I just wasn't happy with how it turned out, even though I appreciated the HEA. Mostly I felt this way because I found romance to be lacking in this novel. Callie & Luke seem to be a good pair but as the novel mostly consists about Callie's growth it’s was really hard to tell. I was happy she stayed away from Magnus though.

Overall, I recommend this to those looking for a historical Women's Fiction novel.

Purchase This Book Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : Wagon Train Cinderella


Author's Novel Extras : Never an ugly romantic heroine! | Inside Wagon Train Cinderella | Wagon Train Cinderella hits #717!

Book Teaser(s) :
"What is it about you that I find so damnably attractive?"
She stepped back, held out her faded skirt and gave him a little curtsy. "The stylish way I dress perhaps?"
His face lit. "That's it! You make me laugh. You make me think of you in the middle of the night. You..." He seemed at a loss for further words, so instead pulled her back into his arms. ~ within Chapter 10
For more information on this book and/or any other books by Shirley, then please check out her website.

Monday, December 28, 2015

Made the Grade: Hot & Nerdy Series, Book 5

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition - File Size: 869 KB | Expected Release Date: November 24, 2015 | Publisher: Kensington Books : Lyrical Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"His New Jam" [Hot & Nerdy Series, Book 5] by Shannyn Schroeder

Author's Book Description : Sydney Peters can’t wait to finally drop the cymbals in marching band and devote time to her true love: drums. With the semester coming to a close, she’s blocking out the cacophony during practice, especially sax serenades from Hunter Reed. But when Hunter offers her a paid gig as a drummer in his band, Sydney quickly changes her tune. The two favor different styles, but they make beautiful music together…in more ways than one.

Hunter is fascinated by Sydney’s distant allure. He might be a ladies’ man on campus, but the sarcastic cymbalist is impervious to his advances. When Hunter sees how passionate Sydney is behind the drums, he orchestrates a plan to find out if she kisses like she plays. What he doesn’t anticipate, however, is falling so hard. But will the repercussions of his past crash down on his chance at something real?

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, Sydney has dealt with a difficult dating experience and knows that she never wants to be with a man who will treat her that way again. So, when Hunter, a college senior and lead saxophonist in the marching band, singles her out and majorly flirts with her it makes her leery. She thinks he's hot and as they get to know one another better through their love of music she trusts him better, yet Hunter seems too much like her ex-boyfriend. And Hunter will do whatever it takes to prove to her that he is the man for her!

This sweetly erotic novel keeps you on your toes with its quirky characters and fast paced plotline. I was intrigued with Hunter with how he goes about winning over Sydney’s affection one serenade at a time. In addition, I liked how they came together as a couple. Nevertheless, I wish Sydney’s POV wasn’t portrayed as harsh as it was and that the ending had an epilogue.

Overall, I do recommend this novel to those looking for a quirky New Year’s Celebration New Adult contemporary romance!


Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Kobo (e-Book) : Her Best Shot (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : Her Perfect Game (Book 2) | Kobo (e-Book) : Her Winning Formula (Book 3) | Kobo (e-Book) : Hot @nd Nerdy | Kobo (e-Book) : His Work of Art (Book 4) | Kobo (e-Book) : His Dream Role (Book 6) | Amazon (e-Book) : Her Best Shot (Book 1) | Amazon (e-Book) : Her Perfect Game (Book 2) | Amazon (e-Book) : Her Winning Formula (Book 3) | Amazon (e-Book) : Hot @nd Nerdy | Amazon (e-Book) : His Work of Art (Book 4) | Amazon (e-Book) : His Dream Role (Book 6)


Kobo (e-Book) : His New Jam (Book 5)

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Second Sentence Saturday: His New Jam

Author's Novel Extras : His New Jam - Overview & Excerpt | His New Jam – Release Day

His New Jam - released yesterday:
Posted by Shannyn Schroeder on Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Author's Series Extras : Her Best Shot - Overview & Excerpt | Her Perfect Game - Overview & Excerpt | Her Winning Formula - Overview & Excerpt | Hot @nd Nerdy - Overview | His Work of Art - Overview & Excerpt | His Dream Role - Overview & Excerpt

Book Teaser(s) :

HIS NEW JAM by Shannyn Schroeder -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, December 28, 2015

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Blog Tour - Feasted On: Omegas In Love by Annie Nicholas | Interview, Review, & Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to Annie Nicholas, who I interviewed about her latest novel "Omegas In Love," which is the 4th book in The Vanguards Series!!

ALSO -- Be sure to comment on this post to be able to sign up for this tour's GIVEAWAYs (listed below)!! [Blog Tour will run from March 19 - 30, 2012]



My Q&A with Annie Nicholas :

Jess : Why did you choose to pursue this career path?

Annie : In all honesty, I think this career chose me. I’ve always loved to read. Where most children were told to stop watching TV and play outside, I was told to put down the book. LOL It never occurred to me to try writing until a few years ago. I was ill, house bound, and bored to death with nothing left to read so I entertained myself with a my own story.

Jess : What books did you enjoy reading while growing up?

Annie : I loved the Narnia series and was so excited when they came out in movies. (Probably more than my kids)

Jess : Which of your characters would you most/least to invite to dinner, from which book and why?

Annie : The least would be Tane, a Nosferatu vampire, from my Angler series. I would probably end up being dinner. LOL

But I would love to be invited to Pia’s parents' house for dinner. She is my succubus from Confessions of a Succubus series due to be released in fall. Her family is outrageous and Pia is playful and so much fun.

Jess : If you had to describe Katrina & Tyler (from "Omegas In Love") in one word, what would it be?

Annie : Devoted.

Jess : What sparked the idea for your Vanguards Series?

Annie : A long-ass drive to Canada and my home town, where I grew up a nerd, inspired this series. All the books I’d read were about alpha shifters, confident and dominant. What if I’d been placed in a pack? What happens to weaker shifters? My omegas were born. Sometimes a woman just needs to root for the underdog.

Jess : Which usually comes first for you, the character(s) story or the idea for the novel?

Annie : The character makes the story. Each person reacts differently in a situation so once I know who I’m writing about I start tossing conflicts at them and see how they react. This is where the stories begin.

Jess : In regards to your most recent novel, "Omegas In Love," if you could write it all over again, would you change anything about it?

Annie : Not a thing.

Jess : How many books have you written? Which is your favorite and why?

Annie : I have seven books published. Two novels in The Angler series and four novellas with The Vanguards, then a stand alone novella titled "Irresistible."

My favorite book is "Catch" because its action packed, I made sure you could never guess what will happen next, and it all tied in well together.

Jess : Do you have any other projects in the works? If so, can you share a little of your current work with us?

Annie : I’m in the process of editing the next Vanguards novella, "The Sigma," releasing August 2012. And also will begin edits on a new series titled "Confessions of a Succubus," the first novel releasing this fall. Very exciting stuff. There are a few super secret projects I’m working on as well for this year.



About the Author :

Annie Nicholas hibernates in the rural, green mountains of Vermont, where she dreams of different worlds, heroes, and heroines. When spring arrives the stories pour from her, in hopes to share them with the masses one day.

Mother, daughter, wife are some of the hats she happily wears while trudging after her cubs through the hills and dales. The four seasons an inspiration and muse.




- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 182 KB | Expected Release Date: March 19, 2012 | Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc. | Obtained: Goddess Fish Promotions

"Omegas In Love" [The Vanguards Series, Book 4] by Annie Nicholas

My Book Summary : Tyler & Katrina have been together for just over a year and since things are going so well, Tyler plans to pop the question soon. However, on the day he plans to do so Katrina's past, and her previous pack from China, comes back to haunt them and kidnap her. She left that pack years ago because of the abuse that was going on, and doesn't want to go back. Yet when she tries to escape, she finds that she can't seem to reach her wolf. Scared of her previous Alpha and lost as to what to do, Katrina has to wait it out in hopes that Tyler will be able to rescue her.

Tyler knew Katrina had a bad past and pack, but he never really knew the details until now. In addition, even though he isn't one of the fighters in his pack, he is determined to bring Katrina back to him. But can he do so before it's too late and at what cost to himself or his pack?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! This is a quick read that is action-packed with HOT sex scenes, pack support, werewolf fights (some clever and some brutal), treachery! This book threw me for a loop with how many storylines it had in it while being a short story and being oh-so-good!! I LOVED IT!! Along with the characters, that I always enjoyed and liked getting brief updates about!

My only problem was I wish it were longer. Not because the plot needed it, but just because I didn't want the book to end!!

I recommend this to anyone who has read the previous stories in the Vanguards Series and/or to anyone who likes reading action-packed (in more ways than one) paranormal romances!!

My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 2

Author's Series Extras : Daedalus' Trading Card | Eric's Trading Card | Robert's Trading Card | Tyler's Trading Card

Book Teaser(s) :
“I can’t stay here. I’m going with you.” The doors opened and they rode to the lobby.
Eric leaned against the wall, his head hung low and his shoulders bent. “There’s going to be fighting.”
“I know.” He couldn’t meet his gaze. The sting of the comment too sharp on his battered soul. Over the past two years, Eric had matured from super geek to ultra alpha. Tyler gazed down at his own slight frame. Nothing had changed. Why did Katrina want him?
“You haven’t trained much, Tyler. I don’t want to rescue the girls and lose you in the process. Let me, Robert, and Esther go.”
All those chances to learn to fight and he’d blown them off, always thinking that there’d be other options besides violence. Now, all he wanted to do was tear Chen’s head off with his bare hands. ~ within Chapter 4
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Annie, then please check out her website.



Book Excerpt :

Katrina attempted to transform into her wolf-beast form as Chen’s guard dragged her through the panicked human crowd. Her beast didn’t respond. Sharp claws of fear tore into her heart. What was wrong?
Her beast used to cower like this in the past when faced with Chen, but they’d grown so much since escaping to America. It only took one moment in her old alpha’s presence and they’d lost all they had gained. No, please no, she needed to connect with her beast and fight.
She looked at her true mate a last time as he stood in his red tinged magnificent form against Chen and his pack mates. Their gazes met and she reached for him, hoping one day he might forgive her secrets.
If only the past would have remained buried. No one knew of her life in China--she wanted the depravity forgotten. Her best friend, Sugar, had once told her to build a wall around the haunting memories, and she had. Now, Chen, her worst nightmare, showed up here, halfway around the world.
What did an alpha of a large shifter clan want with the lowest of daughters of her birth pack? She’d been nothing but garbage to him. There must be other females with the same pure shifter blood as her. Chen could mate and torture one of them. What made her so special?
She struggled in the guard’s arms, twisting and turning until she sank her flat, human teeth into his neck.
With a cry, he pulled her off by yanking on her long hair, then slapped her across the face hard enough to rattle her thoughts. Such hits had been common in her youth but it had been years since anyone had laid an unkind hand on her. Limp, she wasn’t difficult for him to carry and take away from Chinatown. The place where she’d met a misfit pack of omega shifters. The place she’d felt most at home. The place where Tyler had kissed her for the first time.



Giveaways!! :
  • A copy of one of the books in her backlist to one commenter at EVERY stop

  • An autographed copy of each of the first three Vanguards books and a $10 Gift Card to either Amazon or Barnes and Noble for one randomly drawn commenter during the tour

To Enter : Please leave a comment on this post, with a valid email address included at the end of it.

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Friday, January 2, 2015

Blog Tour - Made the Grade: A Taste of Merlot by Heather Heyford | Review & e-Book Copy Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to Heather Heyford, with a review of her latest novel "A Taste of Merlot," which is the second novel in her Napa Wine Heiresses Series!!

ALSO -- Be sure to check out Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post to be able to sign up for this blog stop's GIVEAWAY(s)!! [Blog Tour & Giveaway will run TODAY -- January 2, 2015]



- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 187; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1196 KB | Release Date: January 5, 2015 | Publisher: Lyrical Press | Obtained: Goddess Fish Promotions / NetGalley

"A Taste of Merlot" [The Napa Wine Heiresses Series, Book 2] by Heather Heyford

Author's Book Description : Raise your glass and join Heather Heyford as she pours a second serving in her series following these headstrong wine heiresses in their quest to strike out on their own...

Merlot St. Pierre is struggling to break free from her family name. Her college classmates whisper behind her back that her passion for jewelry design is little more than a hobby, since she’ll always have her father’s fortune. But Meri is determined to prove them wrong, and with the help of a handsome jewelry buyer, she just may taste her first sip of success—as long as she can hide who she really is...

Mark Newman’s family owns a chain of high-end jewelry stores, and he’s working hard to get out from under his aunt’s thumb and prove he has a good eye and a head for business. He’s certain Meri’s designs could be the next big thing, but he’ll have to convince her that she can use her famous last name to her advantage. As their business partnership takes root, an attraction begins to flourish—but they’ll both find that love, like wine, takes time to perfect...

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! Two people, both from famous families, find each through jewelry and learn more about themselves then they could have ever hoped for, now if they’ll only trust each other with all their past secrets everything should be fine.

This novel I found to be more “smoke and mirrors” when it came to Merlot (Meri) and Mark’s past secrets because of the way they are laid out for the reader. Yet, because of those secrets and how they are displayed made me intrigued for more and more. Nevertheless, I enjoyed with how Meri and Mark meet, interact, and come into their relationship. I especially enjoyed how Meri dealt with her jealousy issues when it came to Mark working with her archenemy. Plus, to top it off I really liked Meri’s sisters and Mark’s friends since they lightened up this novel just enough to like the main characters that much more.

It makes me intrigued to see where else to this series will go. I recommend this novel to those who like contemporary romances!

-- On a side note --

The only character I say for a fact that I didn't like was Meri's father Xavier St. Pierre because he might "take care" of his daughters but I'm not sure he really cares for them or their feelings.

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Alibris : A TASTE OF CHARDONNAY | Kobo : A TASTE OF CHARDONNAY | Kobo : A TASTE OF MERLOT | Kobo : A TASTE OF SAUVIGNON


Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: "A Taste of Merlot" | BLOG TOURS

Author's Series Extras : The Napa Wine Heiresses Series - Overview | Pinterest: "A Taste of Chardonnay" | Pinterest: "A Taste of Sauvignon" | Pinterest: "A Taste of Sake" | Meet Ryder McBride from A Taste of Chardonnay!

Book Teaser(s) :
The first time he'd called, he'd been told the professor he needed to speak to was already gone for the semester break. Mark had clearly identified himself as a buyer from Harrington's. Tried to sweet-talk the receptionist into understanding that all he wanted to do was help Gilty advance in her career, but nothing he said would budge her. She was sorry, but she was not permitted to release personal information of any student.
Now, when he'd finally gotten through to Gilty's returning jewelry prof only to hear that the student in question was no longer enrolled in the school, Labor Day had come and gone.
His long-simmering frustration had boiled over, leading him to shout questions at the person on the other end of the phone. The answer had been a click and a dial tone. No surprise, there. After all his stalking, they had him pegged as a nut job.
Greaaaat. ~ within Chapter 5
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Heather, then please check out her website.



About the Author :

Born in the Northeast, Heather Heyford learned to walk and talk in Texas, and then moved to England. (“Ya’ll want some scones?”) While in Europe, Heather was forced by her cruel parents to spend Saturdays in the leopard vinyl back seat of their Peugeot, motoring from one medieval pile to the next for the lame purpose of ‘learning something.’ What she soon learned was how to allay the boredom by stashing a Cosmo under the seat. Now a recovering teacher, Heather writes love stories, feeds hardboiled eggs to suburban foxes, and makes art in the Mid-Atlantic. See more at HeatherHeyford.com, or visit me on facebook, twitter, and pinterest.



Book Excerpt :

“Dammit, Merlot. Stop. Let’s talk. Not about business. About us.”
Her hand stilled on her door handle momentarily, and then she angled her lithe body to slide in, disappearing from view.
Before she could lock him out, Mark yanked open the passenger side and bent to peer in at her.
“If you drive away now, we’ll both be sorry.” He wouldn’t get in her car against her will. But he still wasn’t ready to let her end things like this.
Instead of reaching for the ignition button, she slumped back in her seat.
“Can I get in?”
She hesitated, then gave the briefest of nods.
He climbed in beside her. For a moment they sat motionless, staring through the windshield at the multicolored neon glow of shop signs punctuating the night sky of the quiet town.
When he spoke again, his voice was a few decibels lower, and he’d managed to force calm into it despite his near panic over almost losing her.
“Did you think I could just walk away? Tonight was about more than the orders. At least, for me it was.” He looked her way, his agitation rearing up again. “I was sold on your talent from the first time I saw your work, back in early June. I spent all summer—all summer, Meri—searching high and low for you, making phone calls, trolling the Internet, never dreaming that when I finally found you, you were going to look like—like this.” He strained to see her expression in the dimness, desperate for a crumb of understanding. “Once we started talking, it kept getting better and better. Jeezus, you’re massively talented. . . . You’re smart. . . .”
She was practically perfect. There wasn’t a damn thing wrong with her. . . .
Get a grip, Mark. He took a steadying breath. Nothing wrong, except a stubborn streak fifty miles long. The distance from San Francisco to Napa, his town to hers.
He strained in the darkness to study her profile. His voice had gotten loud again, he realized with dismay. He should just shut up now.
“I’m sorry. I can’t figure you out, but I won’t grill you anymore. Promise.” He offered her his hand, and she let out an ironic laugh at the absurdity of shaking hands after what they’d just done in her studio.
“We’ll stick to safe topics for the rest of the night, deal? The weather. The ’Niners. Whatever. You pick.”
She eyed him doubtfully.
“I swear. No more questioning your decisions.” He hoped he could stick to his word. He had to.
She conceded with a tiny hint of a smile. “Tonight was about more than the orders for me, too.”
To his immense relief, she met him in the middle of the seat.
He dipped his head to kiss her, and her soft, moist lips parted. His kiss was intended to be consoling, not the start of anything new. Until she nudged closer, encouraging him with her tongue, and powerless to resist her, he responded in spite of himself. Soon, their breathing became audible in the hushed silence of the enclosed space, the fogged windows adding to the illusion of privacy.
He hauled her across his lap, cradling her head in the crook of his right elbow. The sight of her chest rising and falling had him ready to go again…



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Friday, January 9, 2015

Blog Tour - Feasted On: Finding Hope by Stacy Finz | Review & Kindle Fire HD6 Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to Stacy Finz, with a review of her latest novel "Finding Hope," which is the SECOND novel in her Nugget Series!!

ALSO -- Be sure to check out the Kindle Fire HD6 GIVEAWAY below!! [Blog Tour will run from January 5 - 16, 2015 -- Giveaway will run from January 1 - 31, 2015]



- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 306; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1177 KB | Release Date: January 5, 2015 | Publisher: Kensington Books : Lyrical Press | Obtained: Pump Up Your Book / NetGalley

"Finding Hope" [Nugget Series, Book 2] by Stacy Finz

Author's Book Description : The small mountain town of Nugget, California, is way off the beaten path. But somehow it helps the lost and lonely find a new beginning in life—and in love...

One solitary day at a time is the only way cookbook writer Emily Mathews can restart her life—and cope with consuming loss. Still, the former city girl is finding all kinds of odd inspiration and advice from Nugget's proudly eccentric residents on everything from new recipes to opening her heart again. Especially when it comes to her rugged rancher landlord ...

His no-drama new tenant is the first break Clay McCreedy has had in a long time. He's got his hands full enough dealing with his wife's scandalous death and his sons' unresolved grief. Clay can't help but be drawn to Emily's quiet understanding and strength. When their fragile trust turns into passionate healing, he longs for much more. And when both their pasts come calling, he’s determined not to walk away...

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! A woman who is trying to overcome a tragic loss falls into another family's life who are dealing with their own issues; together they help heal past hurts in hope of moving onto a better future.

This novel reminded me a bit of Ms. Mallery's Fool's Gold Series because of its clicky-type town, the supportive people that live there, and how the novel has meaningful main and sub plots while really bringing in past characters too to update the readers on their lives. However, I was surprised by how deep Emily's personal story truly is, as it wasn't the type of topic I'd expect written about in a romance novel, yet I really liked how Ms. Finz got to the root of Emily's fears and showed you how she worked through them. It was very touching. In addition, while I really liked Emily & Clay's sweet friendship turning into a spicy romantic relationship I also enjoyed reading about Lina & Griffin's budding "too young for right now" romance. Both relationships growth over throughout this novel are well written and highly captivating! I especially liked how the way this novel is pretty open-ended so we might be able to read more about each relationship at a later date within the series (here's hoping).

It will be interesting if Justin's "premonition" about Hope will come true and if we (and Emily) will ever find out what really happened. I am very curious to see where this series will go and where "Second Chances" will lead us next!

I recommend this novel to those who enjoy contemporary romances that are based around tragic circumstances.

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Alibris : GOING HOME | Kobo : FINDING HOPE | Kobo : SECOND CHANCES


Author's Series Extras : Meet my character blog

Book Teaser(s) :
"Damn, woman, you can cook."
Those baby blues of hers, usually desolate as an ice storm, glittered like sapphires from the compliment. And in that instant he couldn't tear his eyes off of her. He just stared until she turned away.
"I'm trying to decide which one to put in the book. So if you have a favorite---"
"I like this one." He pointed with his fork, hoping to break the tension. "Don't be embarrassed, Emily. I was just noticing how pretty you are when you light up like that. Most of the time you look sad. I understand why. But when you're in the kitchen . . . like last time . . . making the cupcakes---" Clay took a breath. "Yeah, I'm making this worse, aren't I?"
She surprised him by laughing. "Probably a good time to change the subject." ~ within Chapter 10
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Stacy, then please check out her website.



About the Author :

Stacy Finz is an award-winning journalist. After more than seventeen years covering notorious serial killers, naked-tractor-driving farmers, fanatical foodies, aging rock stars and weird Western towns for the San Francisco Chronicle, she figured she finally had enough material to launch a career writing fiction. In 2012 she won the Daphne du Maurier Award for unpublished single-title mystery/suspense. She lives in Berkeley, California with her husband.



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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Idolizing In: Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 240 KB | Expected Release Date: August 4, 2014 | Publisher: Lyrical Press : Kensington Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"Silver Wolf Clan" [Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1] by Tera Shanley

Author's Book Description : What happens when monsters turn out to be real? One summer night while camping in the woods, Morgan Carter finds out in a big way. A tall mysterious stranger, Greyson Crawford, risks his life to try and save her sister from the vicious wolf attacking their camp, but when he’s bitten and disappears into the night, Morgan can only assume the worst.

Greyson shows up a year later, and he’s a different animal altogether. The color of his eyes shifts constantly and the rumble in his throat sounds more animal than man. She hasn’t any idea where he’s been all this time, but has a good guess as to what he’s become.

Grey is determined not to let the darkness of his new existence affect the girl he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about. He should stay away and let her live a normal life. That’s easier said than done, though. A new danger pulls him from the shadows to keep her safe, and he’s no wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Can she accept what lurks just below his surface? More importantly, can she survive him?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! Oh my goodness, I LOVED this novel!! In truth, I liked the Author’s Book Description and the name of the title, yet neither really applied to what this novel is about since I was thrown for a loop finding out it’s a whole lot more!!

Grey gets Changed when defending a woman who is trying to save her sister and niece against a monster in the forest. His first six months were hell then he found a local pack and spent six months with them learning to control himself better while learning about pack comradely even though he outranked all of them in dominance and didn’t want/couldn’t join the pack permanently. Then about a year after the attack he sees his mate again, the woman he defended in the woods (Morgan), his world changes for the better in a whole lot of ways. However, can he convince her that he is the “one” for her?

I thoroughly liked that this novel has a beginning and end, with only a few secondary cliffhangers, therefore the reader will never feel disappointed that this novel has to end when it does. Yet, it leaves the reader really excited to see where this series will take us next with a hope that more good things will happen!

Together Grey and Morgan are like a matched set, even before he Changed. Given that when they met in the woods they were both camping in opposite directions in the same park, he hears her screaming and came running to protect her even before they ever meet. Then when they do truly meet for the first time they feel a draw to each other that is hard for to resist. In addition, I liked that even though Grey was lonely, before he sees Morgan again, he never betrays his feelings for her by going with another woman. Then to top that off, I really liked their easy banter and how they created their relationship together in the midst of their lives irrevocably changing.

I HIGHLY recommend this novel and series to anyone who likes paranormal romances!

-- On a side note --
I think my favorite "character" was Wolf or at least reading his commentary. *hahaa* Most of it was gruesome but reading it around Grey's personal thoughts was hilarious!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here :

Author's Novel Extras : ...Sneak Peek Sunday... | ...Another Book Born... | ...Silver Wolf Clan... | ...Sneak Peek Sunday...

Author's Series Extras : ...all work and no play...wait, work is play... | ...4 Contracts and a Little Series... | ...Back in the Game... | ...Clawing My Way Out of the Editing Cave...

Book Teaser(s) :
We'll kill them and leave nothing but bone, Wolf spouted. Weak weak weak. You're weak if you allow them to live after they've stepped foot in our home. Our territory. Turn. Let me out and I'll kill them for us. I'll rip their throats out and bleed them, let them go slowly staring at the ceiling of a room they should've known better than to enter. I'll smile at their pathetic breaths as they run rivers of red across my floor.
As mean and dominant as Grey was quiet and submissive, no doubt, Wolf would do it. What a cruel twist of fate that had thrown their two personalities into the same being. ~ within Chapter 2

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Tera, then please check out her website.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Idolizing In: The Vanguards Series, Book 2

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 238 KB | Release Date: June 2010 | Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc.

"The Alpha" [The Vanguards Series, Book 2] by Annie Nicholas

My Book Summary : Two years ago Spice took off on her own and headed into Las Vegas, leaving her sister behind in Chicago. Now she's back with only the clothes on her back, and finding that the people she thought she knew have changed, but mostly in good ways.

Eric is excited to have Spice back, especially now that his has grown out of his nerdy-boy-next-door phase and sees the heat in her eyes when she looks at him. He has loved and wanted her for so long. But things have changed for Eric, since Spice left he has been turned into a werewolf and is now he is his pack's Alpha. Also, his pack really wants him to have a mate and the ladies are challenging each other for that honor whether he likes it or not. So, unless he finds a way that he can have Spice for a mate, even though she's human, then his pack my force him to have a mate who he doesn't want.

Will they find a way to be together forever? Or will they have to agree with just having an affair on the side?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! I didn't read the first book in this series but you really don't need to. Spice and Eric make such a cute couple!! I feel in love with this book just because of them, and I recommend this book for anyone who wants to read a quick love story! ♥

Book Teaser(s) :
He never told her his secret. Guilt threaded itself around his heart. First thing tomorrow, he'd confess. She did say nothing would drive her away from him. God, he hoped she really meant those words.
He pulled her closer and buried his nose in her hair.
The scent soothed him and his beast. She smelled like his. No other way to describe it. So much for keeping his beast under wraps, it liked Spice as much as he did. For once, they agreed on something. ~ within Chapter 5

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Annie, then please check out her website.



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