Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Blog Tour - Sweet as Sin by J. T. Geissinger | Interview, Spreading the Word & Kindle/Novel Giveaways

Today I'm turning my blog over to J. T. Geissinger author of "Sweet as Sin," which happens to be the FIRST BOOK in her Bad Habit 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!! [Blog Tour will run on July 14, 2015 & the Giveaway will run from July 14 - 16, 2015]



My Q&A with J. T. Geissinger :

Jess : What inspired your new Bad Habit series? What is it about?

J. T. : I was a serious Van Halen fangirl when I was a teenager, and my best friend was a die-hard Zeppelin fan. We went to a million rock concerts together. Growing up in LA, one of the things to do on weekends was to go into Hollywood and hang out at all the famous rock clubs on Sunset strip, so I have tons of memories and experiences from that time. After I finished my paranormal Night Prowler series, I wanted to make a change to contemporary, and thought stories about a rock band would be a blast to write.

Jess : Please tell us more about members of the band?

J. T. : Nico is the passionate, extroverted lead singer. He’s the hero of the first book in the series, "Sweet As Sin." A. J. Edwards is the surly, tatted badboy drummer with a past even more screwed up than Nico’s. (If you read "Sweet As Sin," you’ll know that’s pretty bad!) Then there’s Brody Scott, aka “Scotty,” the lead guitarist, who’s a bit of a fashion plate. Ethan and Chris are the keyboardist and bassist, respectively, but I don’t know too much about them yet because they haven’t told me.

Jess : What qualities does Nico have that make him a swoonworthy hero?

J. T. : Nico is your typical alpha male, with a twist. He’s passionate and possessive, but not douchey, like so many alpha bad boys can be. He has a dirty mouth and loves to use it, but he’s very much into doing anything that will make Kat feel happy and protected. He loves to spoil her, and lets down his guard almost from the first moment they meet. He’s not one of those guys who sleeps with other girls to make Kat jealous, or acts wishy-washy about commitment. He’s all in, one hundred percent, from the get-go. He’s very intense, but he knows exactly what he wants, and will do anything to get it. And keep it.

Jess : What makes Nico and Kat perfect for each other?

J. T. : They’re two damaged souls who are straight talking, no-bullshit kind of people. All the things that have happened to them in their pasts make them both very protective of and loyal to those they love. Both of them are mature beyond their years, both are sensitive and soulful, and both are willing to risk everything for love. They’re irresistible to one another.

Jess : What’s the most romantic thing Nico does for Kat?

J. T. : Nico is a die-hard romantic, so he does a lot of over-the-top romantic things for Kat in the book. One of the most romantic is the mariachi band he flew in from Mexico to surprise Kat for her birthday. (They heard some mariachi music at a restaurant on their first date, and watched a movie together that had a mariachi song she loved, both of which he remembered.) She has a terrible story about why she hates her birthday, and Nico wanted to make her some better birthday memories. What comes along with the mariachis is a great surprise, and very Nico.

Jess : What’s your favorite scene in the book?

J. T. : There’s too many to pick just one. But I love the scene when Nico first visits Kat at her house, and she asks him why he’s into her. Here’s a snippet:

“Can I ask you a serious question?”

He nodded.

I had to gather my courage for a second before I could ask him what was on my mind.

“Why me?”

I promise I wasn’t fishing for a compliment this time. I was just confused. This man could have any woman he wanted. Literally—any one. I thought I was better than average looking, but I certainly wasn’t a stunner. Especially in a town like L.A. where beautiful women practically grew on trees. I could be funny on occasion, and I’d been told by past boyfriends I had a quirky, adorable charm.

But I wasn’t on Nico’s level. I was boxing out of my class. If he was Mike Tyson, I was the guy who emptied the spit bucket. I just needed to understand.

“Could be those freckles. First girl I ever loved had freckles. I was six.” Nico regarded me very seriously, but I sensed the humor behind his tone. “Or it could be those Cleopatra eyes. Or that killer body. You got a woman’s body, classic hourglass curves made for a man’s hands.”

I blushed again, looking down.

Nico’s voice grew quiet. “Or it could be that when you look at me, I feel like I could fuckin’ fly.”

I looked up at him. Now he was deadly serious, staring at me with something like wonder.

“I don’t have a lot of real in my life, Kat. You’re real. Knew it when you stood up to me when I got mad at Avery. Protectin’ a girl you didn’t even know, puttin’ yourself out there for someone else. And not backin’ down an inch. I liked that. Liked it too that you didn’t let me push you around or intimidate you. You’d be surprised how old that shit gets, people bowin’ and scrapin’, thinkin’ they’re gonna get somethin’ outta you if they kiss your ass just right. And then you demanded I explain what the deal was with me and Avery before you’d even consider talkin’ to me about there bein’ anything between us. Which I loved, by the way. Shows you got class. And self-respect. To top it all off, you got two girlfriends who obviously love you and have your back, which means you’re a good friend. Which means you’re trustworthy. Which means fuckin’ everything to me.”

I let it all sink in, just breathing. I wasn’t sure if I trusted myself to speak.

“So that’s why I got you the necklace. That’s what we’re gonna have: trust. It’s important to me, and it’s important to you. All this other stuff . . . ” He squeezed me into a tight embrace, nuzzled his face into my neck, and inhaled deeply. “Is just a bonus.”

“Other stuff?” I sounded like Minnie Mouse I was so breathless.

He chuckled. “The way my dick gets hard just lookin’ at you. The way you get wet when I touch you.”

Oh, God. We were back to the dirty talk. And we were in my house. Alone.

Jess : Can you give us a sneak peek at the next book in the series?

J. T. : The next book will star A. J. and Chloe, two characters that are introduced in "Sweet As Sin." A. J. is the drummer for the band, and Chloe is one of Kat’s best friends. And the two of them can’t stand each other. But A. J. has some very good reasons why he wants to keep Chloe away. Honestly their book, "Make Me Sin," is my favorite book I’ve ever written. It’s a pretty devastating read. I’ve never cried so much writing anything in my life! I can’t wait to hear what readers think of it.




"Sweet as Sin"
[Bad Habit Series, Book 1] by J. T. Geissinger

Author's Book Description :
    Inside a drop-dead sexy, hard-partying rock star lies a good heart…and a dark secret.

    Twenty-something Kat Reid is loving life as an in-demand Hollywood makeup artist. She has absolutely no interest in rock ’n’ roll, but in order to pay the mortgage, she agrees to work on the set of a rock video for the world-famous rockers known as Bad Habit…which brings her face-to-face with Nico Nyx, lead singer of Bad Habit and Adonis in the flesh.

    However, the fiercely independent Kat isn’t impressed by the hard-living, womanizing rock star. But when Nico’s model girlfriend shows up to the set drunk and Kat is tapped to replace her as the video’s sexy bride, her combustible chemistry with Nico suddenly threatens to consume the set. Nico feels it, too—and becomes determined to win Kat over, body and soul. Yet behind his rock god swagger, Nico hides a dark secret. Can he rock Kat’s world forever, or will he just break her heart?

My Book Review :
    5 out of 5 stars!! When Kat (Katherine) meets Nico during his music video shoot, she never expected her world to change in the blink of an eye. But it does. The question is does she have the courage to stay on and enjoy the ride or will "she run for the hills" too soon?

    If you’re looking for an EXTREME romantic rollercoaster read than this is the book for you!! Very well written! At times, it made me feel like I was reading Kat's diary. Overall, Kat makes you fall in love all of the characters, even herself. [READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE]

This book is available to order on :

Amazon (e-Book) | Barnes and Noble (e-Book) | IndieBound (Paperback) | IndieBound (Audiobook/MP3 CD)

** Be sure to add it to your TBR pile on Goodreads! **


SWEET AS SIN by J.T. Geissinger - Author -- Read my review here:...
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About the Author :

J. T. Geissinger is an award-winning author of paranormal and contemporary romance featuring dark and twisted plots, kick-ass heroines, and alpha heroes whose hearts are even bigger than their muscles. An entrepreneur since she began hand-addressing envelopes for a local beauty pageant when she was 14, she has owned businesses as diverse as a temporary employment agency to a flower shop. It wasn't until hitting a significant birthday that she became motivated to realize her life-long dream of writing a novel.

Her debut novel, "Shadow's Edge," was a #1 Amazon domestic and international bestseller, and won the Prism award for Best First Book. Her follow-up book, "Edge of Oblivion," was a RITA© Award finalist for Best Paranormal Romance from the Romance Writers of America. Book 6 in the Night Prowler series, "Into Darkness," won the Golden Quill award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy. Her work has also finaled in the Booksellers' Best, National Readers' Choice, and Daphne du Maurier Awards.

Foodie, wine enthusiast, and nap connoisseur, she lives in California with her husband, on whom all her heroes are based.

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Sweet as Sin

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Second Sentence Saturday: Sweet as Sin




Book Excerpt :

“Some good things are free,” I whispered, staring into his eyes.

“Yeah? Name one.”

I bit my lip. Heat rose in my cheeks. Nico didn’t miss it, but he didn’t comment on it, instead stroking a thumb over the flame on my skin, waiting.

I swallowed, deciding to be brave. “Love.”

His eyes flashed. The muscle in his jaw flexed. He was quiet long enough for me to want to slink away into a corner and curl into a tiny little ball. But then he closed his eyes just longer than a blink, shaking his head.

“Baby, that’s the costliest thing of all.”

After an awkward moment, I said, “Excuse me, Debbie Downer, I was wondering if you could find Nico for me?” When he just looked at me, silent and smoldering, I prompted, “You know, the grand romantic gestures guy? The gold jewelry guy? The lavender roses guy? The unremorseful stalker? Any of this ringing a bell?”

He stared deep into my eyes. The depth of emotion I saw there took my breath away. “What’s more romantic, Kat? Fallin’ in love because you don’t know any better . . . or fallin’ in love, knowin’ it’s gonna ruin you, knowin’ it’s gonna rip out your fuckin’ heart and smash you into a million little pieces, but doin’ it anyway, because you’d rather pay the price and be ripped and smashed forever then never get a taste of it at all?”

My lips parted. A funny little noise escaped my mouth. The edges of everything grew fuzzy, because of the water welling in my eyes. “I’m not going to ruin you,” I promised in a vehement whisper.

His lips curved to a sad smile. “Yeah, you are. You already have. Just the way you’re lookin’ at me right now has ruined me for any other woman.” His quicksilver eyes grew intense. “And I’m gonna make damn sure I ruin you for any other man.”

I felt the kiss he gave me all the way to my toes. It was hungry—no, it was devouring. I clung to him, feeling what little reason I had left regarding this relationship slipping away.

Because even if he was right, even if we were destined to ruin one another, I didn’t want to stop. In my heart of hearts, I didn’t care what happened in all my tomorrows, as long as I could have this, right now. His kiss and his smile and the fever that burned so brightly between us.

The fever that might just leave a smoking path of destruction in its wake.



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Sunday, July 12, 2015

Made the Grade: Her Stepbrothers’ Demands by Trinity Blacio

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 260 KB | Expected Release Date: June 30, 2015 | Publisher: Riverdale Avenue Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"Her Stepbrothers’ Demands" by Trinity Blacio (aka Maria MoonStar)

Author's Book Description : Her Stepbrothers’ Demands by Trinity Blacio – Romance>Multiple Partners

When her mother agrees to be transformed into a werewolf to join her mate, Jasmine feels abandoned and alone, and does the only thing she can do; she tries to leave.

The fact that the man she had considered her real father’ isn’t human, but an actual werewolf, just proved that there were other beings, not human, in this world. It made her remember that her real father (who had abused her as a child), had given her to the Nightmare Man that one night (a secret she had kept hidden from all, until now).

But now that she learns that in addition to having a werewolf for a mother, she has two were-cowboy stepbrothers (who are too hot to handle), it’s almost too much to take. They were the dark cowboys of her dreams as a teenager..... Can she give in to her were-cowboy stepbrothers’ demands?

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, Jasmine's (Princess) life changes dramatically when she learns that her longtime stepfather is actually a werewolf, her mother is turned into one too, and that fate has made her the mate of the stepbrothers she just recently met. With her own past coming back to hurt her, and her new pack/family, she is more scared than ever that everything will fall apart. However, her new mates plan to protect her at all costs, even from herself and her reckless choices if necessary...

This fast-paced paranormal erotica romance is one that hooks you with Jasmine's feistiness and then keeps you entertained with the possessive males who plan to claim her. I found R. D. and Logan to be hot and intense yet sweet in the way they try to take care of Jasmine. Together this triad was one that captivated me in the way they go about joining and dealing with threats against them. Their connection was fun to watch, especially how Jasmine tried to fight it most of the way. This is one triad that I wouldn't mind reading more about as there is plenty of secondary plots left as cliffhangers.

I recommend this novel to those looking for a thrilling fast-paced paranormal romance.

-- On a side note --
I wish their was a bit to read from Logan's POV since we got to read from the other two's POVs. In addition, at times it was hard to follow when the names were messed up here and there.

Purchase This Book Here : Smashwords (e-Book) : Her Stepbrothers’ Demands | Kobo (e-Book) : Her Stepbrothers’ Demands


My Previous Review(s) for this Author : The Virgin Witch and The Vampire King: Weddings Bells Times Four

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2015

Book Teaser(s) :

HER STEPBROTHERS' DEMANDS by Trinity Blacio -- Read my review here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, July 12, 2015
For more information on this book and/or any other books by Trinity, then please check out her website.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Made the Grade: Diamonds in The Rough Series, Book 3

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 192; Kindle Edition - File Size: 584 KB | Expected Release Date: July 1, 2015 | Publisher: Harlequin : Desire | Obtained: NetGalley

"Pregnant by the Cowboy CEO" [Diamonds in The Rough Series, Book 3] by Catherine Mann

Author's Book Description : From one-night stand to one huge secret! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann…

Jewelry designer Amie McNair would do anything for her dying grandmother, including promise to travel with the outsider chosen to run her family's business empire. Simple. All she has to do is keep her hands to herself…and find a way to let the sexy new CEO know she's pregnant with his child.

Preston Armstrong has secrets of his own. But spending a week with Amie has this tight-lipped cowboy longing to open up. Even if his past threatens their future—as a couple, and a family.

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! An intensely surprising encounter between Amie (Amethyst) and Preston, the newest CEO of her family's company, leaves an instant connection between them in more ways than one. Will they be able to get over their past hurts and be able to work together or will they find their differences to extreme to overcome?

I liked reading about their instant connection and how they work into a friendly romantic relationship during the week they spend together. I also enjoyed the compelling way that the plot handles Preston's past heartache and how he deals with being a parent at this late stage of his life. Together I found Amie and Preston to be a spicy and fun pair that challenge each other into being better versions of themselves. It is all a very sweet read.

I recommend this novel to those who are fans of this series, fans of Ms. Mann, and/or like contemporary unexpected pregnancy romances!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : One Good Cowboy (Book 1) | IndieBound (Paperback) : Pursued by the Rich Rancher (Book 2) | IndieBound (Paperback) : Pregnant by the Cowboy CEO (Book 3) | Kobo (e-Book) : One Good Cowboy (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : Pursued by the Rich Rancher (Book 2) | Kobo (e-Book) : Pregnant by the Cowboy CEO (Book 3) | Alibris (Paperback) : One Good Cowboy (Book 1) | Alibris (Paperback) : Pursued by the Rich Rancher (Book 2) | Amazon.com (Kindle Edition) : One Good Cowboy (Book 1) | Amazon.com (Kindle Edition) : Pursued by the Rich Rancher (Book 2)


My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Bossman’s Baby Scandal

Author's Series Extras : One Good Cowboy - Overview & Excerpt | Pursued by the Rich Rancher - Overview & Excerpt

Check out Ms. Mann's earlier live chat about recent books from her Diamonds in The Rough Series!
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Saturday, July 11, 2015

Book Teaser(s) :

PREGNANT BY THE COWBOY CEO by Catherine Mann (Author) -- Read my review here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Saturday, July 11, 2015

PREGNANT BY THE COWBOY CEO by Catherine Mann (Author) -- Read my review here:...
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For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Catherine, then please check out her website.

Second Sentence Saturday: Color Me Crazy


SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

  • Grab the novel/novella your currently reading
  • Open to the first page of Chapter 1 or its Prologue
  • Share the SECOND sentence from that page
  • Share the novel/novella's title & its author, so that other participants can add that novel to their TBR Lists if they want



MY Second Sentence Saturday :

"Color Me Crazy" by Carol Pavliska

He also pretended not to notice the clouds of green and blue mist floating in the air around them.



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Friday, July 10, 2015

Idolizing In: Mayhem Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 669 KB | Release Date: January 20, 2015 | Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers : Avon Books : Impulse | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Mayhem" [Mayhem Series, Book 1] by Jamie Shaw

Author's Book Description : When college freshman Rowan Michaels meets gorgeous, up-and-coming rock star Adam Everest, she knows a player like him is the last thing she needs after her ex-boyfriend shattered her heart. But she can’t stop thinking about the kiss they shared on his tour bus.

On the first day of school, Rowan is stunned when Adam saunters into her French class. He’s soon failing miserably, and on a whim, she offers to tutor him. But Adam doesn’t recognize her as a makeup-free, glasses-clad college student—a far cry from the beautiful, mysterious “Peach” he met at his concert.

During a wild weekend on tour with the band, Rowan can’t help falling for the sweet guy buried beneath Adam’s rocker persona. Yet she knows she could never compete with the girls constantly throwing themselves at his feet. She’d just end up hurt… again.

Peach is all Adam thinks about, though, and when Rowan realizes this, she has a decision to make: stay just friends to protect her fragile heart… or reveal the truth about the night they met and admit she’s fallen completely, hopelessly in love with him.

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars! Rowan (Ro/Peach) goes on a girls’ night out to see a band perform and has her whole life changed when she witnesses her longtime boyfriend cheating on her. That same night Rowan meets Adam, the lead singer of the band, who makes what could have been a terrible night into something memorable. After one kiss, they part ways with Rowan believing she’ll never see or hear from Adam again, that is until she sees him in her college French class on the first day of school. However, Adam doesn’t seem to recognize her so she stays away, that is until she volunteers to tutor him when she finds out that he’s about to fail the class. From that point on they become “friends” and their lives will never be the same but are either of them willing to commit to something more to each other than friendship and risk their hearts?

Wow! This is an intensely sweet novel that I didn’t want to stop reading! I thoroughly enjoyed how it was all from Rowan’s POV until the epilogue, which as from Adam’s POV, as it sealed the deal on my love for this novel.

Rowan is a brainy beauty who isn’t aware of her potential. Yet, when she starts tutoring Adam, she finds that she falls right in with band and realizes that the connection between Adam and her is stronger than she ever imagined. Adam is a typical rock star, not wanting to settle down but can’t deny that Rowan draws him in like no one else he has ever known. Together they bond over French, music, and more creating an instant relationship that is sweetly hot. A relationship that was very enviable.

In addition, I found this novel a great build up for this series, as Adam’s friends are awesome! I HIGHLY recommend this novel to those looking for an intense contemporary rock star romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : Mayhem (Book 1) | IndieBound (Paperback) : Riot (Book 2) | IndieBound (Compact Disc) : Mayhem (Book 1) | IndieBound (Compact Disc) : Riot (Book 2) | IndieBound (Compact Disc) : Chaos (Book 3) | Kobo (e-Book) : Mayhem (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : Riot (Book 2) | Kobo (e-Book) : Chaos (Book 3) | Amazon.com (Kindle Edition) : Riot (Book 2) | Amazon.com (Kindle Edition) : Chaos (Book 3)


Author's Novel Extras : ifList: Film & TV Proposal -- Mayhem | Pinterest: Mayhem | MAYHEM -- Coming Early 2015! | MAYHEM Cover Reveal | Four Weeks Til MAYHEM | MAYHEM Blog Tour | Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Made by Ashley with booksbymigs.comAMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/Mayhem-Jamie-Shaw-ebook/dp/B00L1AJUKEBARNES &...
Posted by Jamie Shaw on Sunday, January 25, 2015

Author's Series Extras : Pinterest: Riot | Mayhem Book 2 Title Announcement! | Happy Halloween! | Title for Mayhem Book 3! | Dee: The "Best Friend" Heroine

There are less than two months left until #CHAOS, so this weekend, get caught up on the Mayhem Series ---- And get away with the band!#MAYHEM #RIOT
Posted by Jamie Shaw on Friday, May 22, 2015

Book Teaser(s) :
After the last song, the entire band gathers around me—as if I didn’t feel small enough already. “This is the girl from my class,” Adam says by way of introduction, and then he points to the short blond guitarist. “That’s Cody.” Then to the mohawked guitarist. “That’s Joel.” Then to the drummer. “That’s Mike. And you’ve already met Shawn.”
I smile at Shawn and then give the rest of the guys a little wave. “Rowan. Hi.” I vaguely wonder if Adam is ever going to bother introducing me by name, but it’s really not my biggest concern right now. Looking around at all of the sweaty rock boys in front of me, I’m busy trying not to feel two inches tall. Forcing a smile, I say, “You guys were amazing out there.” I nod at the drummer, Mike. “You were freaking incredible.”
He looks absolutely stunned, glancing at the other guys and then over his shoulder, like he’s not sure if I’m talking to him. “Me?”
“Yeah, you! I’ve never seen anything like that.” By the look on his face, I’m guessing Mike doesn’t usually get first dibs on after-show compliments—not with Adam and Shawn to compete with. He steps away from the rest of the guys to wrap his arm around my shoulder, and then he starts leading me away.
“Where are we going?” I ask, confused.
“To get married. Immediately. Sorry, Adam!” I look over my shoulder, but the guys are following behind us, laughing. Adam smiles so warmly at me that I can feel my heartbeat even in the tips of my ears. ~ within Chapter 11

MAYHEM by Jamie Shaw -- Read my review here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Friday, July 10, 2015

MAYHEM by Jamie Shaw -- Read my review here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Friday, July 10, 2015
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Jamie, then please check out her website.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Blog Tour - Dare by T. A. Foster | Spreading the Word & Gift Card Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to T. A. Foster author of "Dare," which happens to be the FIRST BOOK in her The Nox 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!! [Blog Tour will run on July 9, 2015 & the Giveaway will run from July 9 - 18, 2015]



"Dare"
[The Nox Series, Book 1] by T. A. Foster

Author's Book Description :
    Hey Everyone!

    Dare releases July 9th, so get ready to enter a new world of she-panther shifters. This is my first paranormal novel in a year, which makes me extra anxious to get it in your hands. I've added the Goodreads link for you and I hope to have a few pre-order buttons soon!

    Here's the back cover synopsis for you. #TheNoxAreComing

    Choices should come easily to a queen.

    Especially the queen of panther shifters. But Dare, leader of the Nox, faces the most difficult decisions of her life as she struggles to keep her freedom and keep the Nox safe.

    Destined to marry when she turns twenty-two and give up the magic that is her birthright, Dare fights back, determined to change the course of history. Only along the way she falls for a human who forces her to face the reality that there are some things she can’t resist.

    Zac Morgan has crossed the globe hoping to find comfort after a tragic loss has left him empty. He hopes Sullen’s Grove will give him peace and just a little taste of home. Even though he’s worked hard to keep his heart protected, he can’t stop the attraction he feels for the mysterious green-eyed college girl Dare.

    When Zac is thrust into the middle of a dangerous shifter war, Dare may be the only one who can save him.

    Sometimes the choices we make are the ones we least expect.

This book is available to order on :

Amazon (e-Book) | Barnes and Noble (e-Book) | Smashwords (e-Book) | Kobo (e-Book)

** Be sure to add it to your TBR pile on Goodreads! **


DARE by T.A. Foster -- Read my review here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Tuesday, July 7, 2015



About the Author :

T.A. Foster grew up catching rays and waves along the North Carolina Outer Banks and now resides in the state with her husband, three children and canine kiddo.

She has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University. When she’s not chasing her two-legged and four-legged children or trying to escape for date night, you can find her reading, writing, or planning her next beach trip.

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**Be prepared for updates on books, the Bachelor/ette and the Tar Heels!


My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Dare



Book Excerpt :

I can see the blood trickle faster now that the point of the knife is pressed deep against his skin. His eyes are closed. He doesn’t see me. None of them does.

They are too focused on the fire and the sacrifice they are about to make in the shadows of its flame.

I crouch, the limb supporting me as I edge closer. I am outnumbered. If I pounce now, the Tribe will surround me in seconds. But, if I wait much longer, they will kill him.

There in the center I see everything familiar to me. I know them and somehow the wildness and violence I’m witnessing has stripped away the memories of who I thought they were.

I’m forced to feel my raw emotions spilling around me, consuming my choices, my inaction. How has this happened?

My ears twitch at the low growling sounds that start in the center of the circle, then make their way around until they’re so loud it’s deafening.

My head throbs from the sounds of their celebration. I don’t have time to regret the choices that led us here. Later. Regrets are for later.

The steel blade sinks against his skin, and my eyes narrow.

Now. I need to move now or he will be lost to me forever.

The forest will hear my roar and so will the Tribe. I leap from the branch, landing in the center, scattering the fire and the knife. They growl, their sharp teeth bared at me.

I’ve spent my life fighting for humans, but tonight I will fight until I’m dead.



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Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Blog Tour - Idolizing In: Spellbound by Michelle M. Pillow | Review & 4 print book prize pack Giveaway(s)

Today I'm turning my blog over to Michelle M. Pillow, with a review of her novel "Spellbound," which happens to be the SECOND BOOK in her Warlocks MacGregor Series!!

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- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 184; Kindle Edition - File Size: 2931 KB | Expected Release Date: July 7, 2015 | Publisher: The Raven Books | Obtained: InkSlinger PR

"Spellbound" [Warlocks MacGregor Series, Book 2] by Michelle M. Pillow (aka Natasha Logan, Madelyn Porter & Naomi Kalling)

Author's Book Description : Let Sleeping Warlocks Lie…

Iain MacGregor knows how his warlock family feels about outsiders discovering the truth of their powers, its forbidden. That doesn’t seem to stop him from having accidental magickal discharges whenever he’s around the woman who has captured his attention. Apparently his magick and other “parts” don’t seem to care what the rules are, or that the object of his affection just might be his undoing.

Warning: Contains yummy, hot, mischievous MacGregor boys who may or may not be wearing clothing and who are almost certainly up to no good on their quest to find true love.

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! All her life Jane has known that she was going to die, because of that she has been distant to others and accepted her fate. Yet, when she meets charming Iain all her best laid plans dissolve and she's left with an unexpected she never imagined before ... a future for herself. Now if only Iain and Jane can prove her worth to the rest of his family everything might just be okay...

Ms. Pillow cast an exemplary spell when she wrote this novel! Funny, thrilling, and destiny finding; this novel was one that had it all. From Jane's mysterious background to Iain dealing with his powers to Iain's family and their quirky ways, I didn't want to put this one down!

I am enamored with Jane and Iain! They're just so cute together. Iain unconsciously stops time to be with her longer. Jane fits into the MacGregors world easier than expected. Add in the slight twisted "Sleeping Beauty" plot and you have a wonderful paranormal romance! I can't wait to see where this series will go next.

I HIGHLY recommend this novel to those who are interested in paranormal and/or fantasy romances!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Kobo (e-Book) : Love Potions (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : Spellbound (Book 2)


My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Call of the Sea | Commanding the Tides

Author's Novel Extras : Spellbound - Overview, Reviews, Specification, & Excerpts

Author's Series Extras : Warlocks MacGregor Series - Overview | Love Potions - Overview, Reviews, Specification, & Excerpts


Book Teaser(s) :

SPELLBOUND by Michelle M. Pillow -- REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY TO BE POSTED TOMORROW (JULY 7TH 2015) on http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, July 6, 2015

SPELLBOUND by Michelle M. Pillow -- REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY TO BE POSTED TOMORROW (JULY 7TH 2015) on http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, July 6, 2015
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Michelle, then please check out her website.



About the Author :

Author of All Things Romance
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author

Michelle M. Pillow, is a multi-published, award-winning author writing in several romance fiction genres. She has been a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, on the Amazon bestseller list multiple times, the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, and nominated for the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award 2011. She has a BGS in History/Business with an English Minor, and a Photography Degree. In 2009 she and fellow author Mandy M. Roth started their own highly successful self-publishing endeavor named The Raven Books.

Readers can contact through her website: www.MichellePillow.com

Michelle has titles published with The Raven Books, Pocket Books, Random House, Virgin Books, Adam’s Media, Entangled Publishing, Samhain Publishing, Running Press and more.




Book Excerpt :

Jane meets Iain’s family.


“Iain MacGregor,” she whispered longingly, looking up. The woods were quiet. Strips of moonlight shone through tree limbs that reached like surreal black fingertips across her vision. A single tear slid down her cheek. She touched her mouth, imagining his kiss.

Taking a small pocket knife out of her cargo pants, she looked about. A mystic had once told her that if she left pieces of herself around while she lived, it would expand her haunting territory when she died. Jane wasn’t sure she believed in sideshow magic tricks—or the Old Magick as the mystic had spelled it on her sign. She had no idea what had possessed her to talk to the palm reader and ask about ghosts. Still, just in case, she was leaving her stamp all over the woods.

She cut her palm and pressed it to a nearby tree under a branch. Holding the wound to the rough bark stung at first, but then it made her feel better. This forest wouldn’t be a bad eternity.

The sound of running feet erupted behind her and she stiffened. No one ever came out here at night. She’d walked the woods hundreds of times. Her mind instantly went to the creepy girl ghosts chanting by the stream.

“Whoohoo!”

Jane whipped around, startled as a streak of naked flesh sprinted past her. The Scottish voice was met with loud cheers from those who followed him. “Water’s this way, lads, or my name isn’t Raibeart MacGregor, King of the Highlands!”

Another naked man dashed through the forest after him. “It smells of freedom.”

Jane stayed hidden in the branches, undetected, with her hand pressed to the bark.

“Aye, freedom from your proper Cait,” Raibeart answered, his voice coming through the dark where he’d disappeared into the trees.

“Murdoch, stop him before he reaches town. Cait will not teleport ya out of jail again,” a third man yelled, not running quite so fast. “Raibeart, ya are goin’ the wrong way!”

“Och, Angus, my Cait canna live without me,” Murdoch, the second streaker, answered. “She’ll always come to my rescue.”

“I said stop him, Murdoch, we’re new to this place.” Angus skidded to a stop and lifted his jaw, as if sensing he was being watched. He looked in her direction and instantly covered his manhood as his eyes caught Jane’s shocked face in the tree limbs. “Oh, lassie.”

“Oh, naked man,” Jane teased before she could stop herself.

“That I am,” Angus answered, “but there is an explanation for it.”

“I don’t think some things need explained,” Jane said.



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Disappointmentville: The Nox Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 1702 KB | Expected Release Date: July 5, 2015 | Publisher: Raven Companies Press | Obtained: InkSlinger PR

"Dare" [The Nox Series, Book 1] by T. A. Foster

Author's Book Description : Hey Everyone!
Dare releases July 9th, so get ready to enter a new world of she-panther shifters. This is my first paranormal novel in a year, which makes me extra anxious to get it in your hands. I've added the Goodreads link for you and I hope to have a few pre-order buttons soon!

Here's the back cover synopsis for you.
#TheNoxAreComing

Choices should come easily to a queen.

Especially the queen of panther shifters. But Dare, leader of the Nox, faces the most difficult decisions of her life as she struggles to keep her freedom and keep the Nox safe.

Destined to marry when she turns twenty-two and give up the magic that is her birthright, Dare fights back, determined to change the course of history. Only along the way she falls for a human who forces her to face the reality that there are some things she can’t resist.

Zac Morgan has crossed the globe hoping to find comfort after a tragic loss has left him empty. He hopes Sullen’s Grove will give him peace and just a little taste of home. Even though he’s worked hard to keep his heart protected, he can’t stop the attraction he feels for the mysterious green-eyed college girl Dare.

When Zac is thrust into the middle of a dangerous shifter war, Dare may be the only one who can save him.
Sometimes the choices we make are the ones we least expect.

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars, this intense novel builds the reader up for an intriguing series. Over the last few years Dare has taken it upon herself to defy the counsel by shaking up protocol and organizing a way for she-panther shifters to choose a life for themselves instead of what is dictated to them, in doing so she created her group called The Nox. However, Chase, the jaguar who the counsel planned for her to “marry,” is determined to stick to the counsel’s plans and will do whatever it takes to become “king.” Fate has other plans for them both by having Dare meet Zac, a history buff wanderer, who makes her question her wants in regards to her personal future. What will they all decide? Will Dare give in to Chase’s demands? Can Dare trust Zac enough to let him into her world?

This novel is a good build up for its series. Intense, highly dramatic, with multiple plotlines, it definitely keeps the reader on their toes. Yet, I found this novel to be a struggle to get through.

My reasons I had trouble with this novel:
  1. The first chapter really didn’t hook me at all. I had to force my way through the novel until I got into its rhythm and liked something about it, which I found wasn’t until I started reading from Zac’s POV in Chapter 3.
  2. Zac and Dare really didn’t discuss anything of consequence through most of this novel and it irritated me. They were both wrapped up to much into themselves (Dare dealing with Chase while Zac can’t get over his tragic past) to really go far in their relationship.
  3. Because of them not talking about magic, she-panthers, etc. when Zac unknowingly falls into getting involved with everything that surrounds Dare he makes some really stupid choices. Those choices made me start not liking him a bit. I mean he was acting desperate and it wasn’t flattering.
  4. For Dare’s part, I got annoyed with her half-effort into her relationship with Zac. I understand that she doesn’t believe it’ll go anywhere but when they have that kind of connection with each other, it was hard reading about her wanting to have him in her life yet still not be willing to share her true self with him. Since if she did share about herself I know, some of the scenes would have been quite different.

With all that being said, the reason I stuck with this novel was because I was rooting for Dare and Zac’s connection. Their connection is explosive and I feel that if they worked on it better, I’d have liked this novel a whole lot more!

I recommend it ONLY to those who are fans of Ms. Foster and/or those who REALLY ENJOY suspenseful paranormal romances.

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Kobo (e-Book): Dare (Book 1)


Author's Novel Extras : New things are happening

Only 16 days until I release the panthers on you!#TheNoxAreCominghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25780805-dare
Posted by T.A. Foster on Tuesday, June 23, 2015

I wanted to say thank you to Sommer at Perfect Pear Creative for such a gorgeous cover for Dare. #TheNoxAreComing
Posted by T.A. Foster on Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Author's Series Extras : Meet the Nox - Overview

Book Teaser(s) :
"What if we agree for now I'll drop it?" I suggested.
"Really?" She smiled.
"Really." I felt like I had accomplished something monumental. I made her happy. ~ within Chapter 9 - titled 'Zac'

DARE by T.A. Foster -- Read my review here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Tuesday, July 7, 2015
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by T. A., then please check out her website.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Made the Grade: Again, Alabama by Susan Sands

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 978 KB | Expected Release Date: June 12, 2015 | Publisher: Tule Publishing : Southern Born Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"Again, Alabama" by Susan Sands

Author's Book Description : Cammie Laroux is back in Alabama—again.

Dragged back to her small town to help her mother recover from surgery while rescuing the family event planning business should be a cinch. Even for a disgraced television chef, right? Wrong.

Among the many secrets Cammie’s family’s been hiding is the fact that their historic home is falling down. Oh, and the man hired to restore the house, Grey Harrison, is the same high school and college love of her life who thrashed her heart and dreams ten years ago. Yeah, that guy.

Grey, a widower with a young daughter, has never stopped loving Cammie, and when they are face to face once again, the chemistry is off the charts. Cammie may be in full-blown denial, but letting go is no longer in Grey’s vocabulary, even when winning Cammie’s forgiveness and renovating their love may seem like an impossible build even for a master architect and carpenter.

As Cammie finds herself forgetting all the reasons she can’t trust Grey or love again, he finds himself remembering all the reasons he wants her to stay with him in Alabama… forever.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars. This is a riveting tale about a woman who comes home to pick up the pieces of her life while setting to rights her family’s business and dealing with a ten-year-old betrayal by having her ex back in her life.

Ten years ago Cammie and her longtime boyfriend Grey (both being in college at the time) got into an argument, misunderstanding ensue, and Grey made the drunken mistake by having sex with Cammie’s then best friend Deb. Because of how Deb manipulates Grey after their drunken encounter, both Cammie and Grey never got to get over Grey’s terrible mistake and their lives have irreconcilably change from then on. Now ten years have passed, Deb (Cammie’s ex best friend and Grey’s wife) recently died in an accident, and both Grey & Cammie are back in their hometown for personal reasons. With them working and living closely together again, old hurts are back out to play while they find that their interest in one another hasn’t gone away. However, will they be able to reconcile after everything that has happened? In addition, if they can get over the past will they be able to try for a new future together no matter the cost?

Yet, as riveted as I was with the plot I found the pacing slow and hard to stick with at times. I liked both Cammie and Grey. Moreover, while I did root for them to be together it was hard to do so with all the angst that is a constant play in this novel, which at times had me resenting Grey for what he did when he was younger. Then to top it off this novel has secrets galore, which seemed to keep coming out of the woodwork and mostly from Cammie's mother Maureen. A majority of the surprises were dramatic twists that were hard to handle, especially on top of Grey and Cammie’s “relationship.”

While I liked the ending, Grey’s commitment to Cammie by making a relationship and family with her work, and how Grey hopes to improve his daughter’s life by working with a counselor as much as possible, I thought it was very rushed and wrapped up to quaintly after everything the characters go through. In addition, I kind of wanted to read a scene or two between Cammie and Samantha (Sammie) that would show that their relationship was improving.

Overall, this novel was a good read. I would recommend it to those looking for a contemporary romance high on drama.

Purchase This Book Here : Kobo (e-Book) : Again, Alabama


Author's Novel Extras : The Big News!


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Posted by Two Book Pushers on Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Book Teaser(s) :

AGAIN, ALABAMA by Susan Sands -- Read my review here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Saturday, July 4, 2015
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Second Sentence Saturday: The Evolution of Emily


SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

  • Grab the novel/novella your currently reading
  • Open to the first page of Chapter 1 or its Prologue
  • Share the SECOND sentence from that page
  • Share the novel/novella's title & its author, so that other participants can add that novel to their TBR Lists if they want



MY Second Sentence Saturday :

"The Evolution of Emily" [Kennedy High Series, Book 2] by Kate Scott

The only thing separating me from the world was a worn old pair of running shoes.



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