Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Made the Grade: Kensington Cove: Call of the Night Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 1389 KB | Release Date: July 20, 2015 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com | Originally Found Out About @ An Author Promotes

"ETHAN" [Kensington Cove: Call of the Night Series, Book 1] by April A. Luna

Author's Book Description : Lupine shifter Ethan Cotter, a member of the Shoshone clan, has a problem. And that curvaceous problem, with long, tantalizing legs has a name, Sadie Reed.

Sadie Reed, orphaned at birth, never knew her true family but a clue sends her running to Kensington Cove. The day she arrives, a driving mishap lands her in the arms of one hot, sexy, leather-clad biker, Ethan Cotter.

The wolf in him stirred the moment they met. But Ethan’s worried his secret will scare her off. But Sadie has secrets of her own, secrets that will turn Kensington Cove into a battle zone for supremacy.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, a woman who was abandoned to the foster system when she was a baby finds out her grandfather left her a ranch in Texas and decides to move in. The night that she arrives her whole life changes and her eyes become opened to another world she never thought would be real. However, will this new world accept her for herself or require her to become something more?

I liked the buildup for this novella it's exciting and intense. Plus, it helps that the reader falls for Ethan just as quickly Sadie does! Their fast chemistry is what I liked about this novella the most.

Yet, because this is the first novella, I found myself a bit confused about the way the plotline flows. As most of the information about who Sadie is doesn't come until the very end, then it just ends so you’re supposed to just accept everything, which made that a little hard to read.

Nevertheless, I DO recommend this novella to those who are looking for a fast-paced paranormal romance.

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

Author's Series Extras : Kensington Cove Series - Overview

FREE on KU: Kensington Cove: Call of the NightBook 1 ETHAN: http://amzn.com/B0128D5PGABook 2 COLE:...
Posted by April A. Luna on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

The Kensington Cove Series continues with Full Moon Rising. Coming Winter 2015.
Posted by April A. Luna on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Book Teaser(s) :
Cradling her in his arms, the wolf nuzzles her neck. He could get used to this.
Closing his eyes, Ethan’s left wondering, is it the wolf who claims a mate by marking, or does the mate claim the wolf . . . in heart, body, and soul? ~ within Chapter 8 - titled 'Ethan Cotter'
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by April, then please check out her website.

Monday, September 7, 2015

I'm getting back into the swing of things...

I'm so happy! My video creation program works on my new laptop! AND .... I have the urge to CREATE again! I'm not sure what I'll make for videos ... I just have hopes that they'll be good. *hahaa*

Anyway ... here's my little teaser that I've been thinking about making since I filmed it at my Mother's house back in August of this year ...

So this happened ... Jingle Bells from From Me to You ... Videos on Vimeo.

Blog Tour - Feasted On: For the Memory of Dragons by Julie Wetzel | Review & Clean Teen Mystery Box Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to Julie Wetzel, with a review of her novel "For the Memory of Dragons," which happens to be the SECOND BOOK in The Dragons of Eternity 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 on August 31 - September 11, 2015]



- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 225; Kindle Edition - File Size: 4917 KB | Expected Release Date: August 31, 2015 | Publisher: Crimson Tree Publishing | Obtained: Crimson Tree Publishing

"For the Memory of Dragons" [The Dragons of Eternity Series, Book 2] by Julie Wetzel

Author's Book Description : What do you do when a dragon crash-lands in your backyard?

That’s the question Terra’s faced with when one of these creatures plows down into her cornfield. Should she help out the hunk of a man the dragon turns into, or turn him over to the trigger-happy ‘authorities’ that have come looking for him? The deciding factor—he has no memory. Giving him up just doesn’t seem right… at least until she knows the truth of who he is.

Alex has forgotten a thing or two—his name being one of them—but he knows there is something important that he needs to remember, if he could just get his battered brain to work properly. A little rest might help, but there’s no time for that when the bullets start flying.

Now, he has to follow the few clues he has to discover who he is, and why people are trying to kill him. But that’s the easy part. The hard part will be keeping his hands off the lovely lady helping him.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! Terra’s life changes the day a giant blue dragon falls out of the sky into her cornfield and transforms into an unconscious hunk of a man. Not long after he wakes up they find themselves on the run for their lives, trying to find out who he is since he lost his memory, and fighting the growing attraction between them. Yet, fate has plans for them both, neither are prepared but as they become close, they know they’ll protect one another by any means possible!

Expect the unexpected with this one! This unique modern day paranormal romance went in directions I wasn’t prepared for but found I was VERY happy with the result! Like Terra, I liked Alexander (Alex) a bit more when he didn’t have his memories, as he seemed more approachable. However, the attraction and growing chemistry between Alex and Terra was undeniable. Their story is fun and entertaining; I just could not get enough! Add in the shocking twists and it made me want to read more of their tale. Hopefully, these two will be in parts of the series as it continues. *crossing fingers*

I HIGHLY recommend this novel to those looking for a fun fast-paced paranormal romance! Also, just so you know, this novel can be read as a standalone. =0)

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | IndieBound (Paperback) : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | Kobo (e-Book) : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1) | Amazon.com (e-Book) : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | Amazon.com (Paperback) : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | Amazon.com (e-Book) : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1) | Amazon.com (Paperback) : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1) | Smashwords : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | Smashwords : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1)


IndieBound (Paperback) : For the Memory of Dragons (Book 2)

Kobo (e-Book) : For the Memory of Dragons (Book 2)

My Previous Interview(s) with this Author : August 2015

My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 0.5

Author's Novel Extras :
This whole month has been exciting for me... With Camp Nanowrimo in full swing. The third installment of the Dragons of...
Posted by Julie Wetzel Author on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

FOR THE MEMORY OF DRAGONS by Julie Wetzel Author -- Read my #bookreview and #blogtour here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, September 6, 2015

Author's Series Extras : The Dragons of Eternity Series - Overview


Book Teaser(s) :

FOR THE MEMORY OF DRAGONS by Julie Wetzel Author -- Read my #bookreview and #blogtour here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, September 6, 2015
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Julie, then please check out her website.



About the Author :

Julie Wetzel is a mother of a hyperactive red headed boy, and what time she’s not chasing down dirty socks and unsticking toys from the ceiling she's crafting worlds readers can get lost it. Julie is a self-proclaimed bibliophile and lover of big words. She likes hiking, frogs, interesting earrings, and a plethora of other fun things.



Book Excerpt :

Letting out a long breath, Alex turned his thoughts back to his phone and the man who had blown it up. Maybe Sanders did have cause to worry, but did he have to disturb everyone in his search for Alex? Brigs had mentioned that the man had blown up everyone’s phones looking for his missing man. Alex held his finger over the call log, ready to return the worried man’s call, but a growl from his dragon stopped him from placing it. Sanders’ worry was way out of proportion for the situation. That didn’t sit right with Alex. Shifting his finger down, Alex called the number that appeared in the call log only once.
“Hello.” Daniel’s voice rolled out of the phone.
“I need to talk with you,” Alex said, getting straight to the point.
There was a long pause before Daniel answered him. “Is everything all right, Alex?”
“No,” Alex answered. “There is something seriously wrong, and I need to speak with you, alone, as soon as possible.”
Daniel let another pregnant pause hold the space between them. “All right. Will you be coming here?”
Alex thought about it for a moment as he listened to his dragon. “No,” he said softly. His dragon did not like the idea of going into the main office. Something about that idea raised the hackles on the back of his neck. It was also a fair distance, even by wing, and that would leave Terra unprotected for too long. He didn’t like leaving her at all, but he needed to get this taken care of. “Can you meet me at The Dragon’s Wing?”
“Give me thirty minutes,” Daniel answered and hung up.



Giveaways!! :



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Soo .... COMMENT on this post & TWEET about this post!! And you could WIN!! =0)



Find Julie Wetzel :


When good things happen, you just need to sit back, have some good chocolate, and celebrate... Then get your but back to work and finish that book you need to write!
Posted by Julie Wetzel Author on Monday, August 31, 2015

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Idolizing In: An Irish Heart by Jackie Zack

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 536 KB | Release Date: March 20, 2015 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com | Originally Found Out About @ An Author Promotes

"An Irish Heart" by Jackie Zack

Author's Book Description : An Emerald Land - An Unknown Double

Successful advertising manager, GRETA CONNER travels to Ireland to fulfill a last wish from her mother. After arriving in Ireland, she is drawn to a colorful village named Angel’s Hollow. When a dark-haired stranger approaches and calls her by another name, Greta is intrigued to discover she’s the image of AEDAN O’RIAIN’s ex-girlfriend. Does she have a close relative unknown to her?

Aedan can’t understand his misfortune. Along with near bankruptcy in his future, his ex is trying to fool him by claiming she’s Greta Conner from the States. Is it some sort of plot to further ruin his reputation? Adding to his angst, his brother, Reece, insists on dating Greta if Aedan will not. All will certainly be lost if Reece falls into her plans.

Angel’s Hollow becomes like home for Greta, and there’s no one her heart loves more than Aedan. But will an unknown twin threaten all she’s longed for?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars! When Greta was five-years-old her mother tells her to go to Cork and, because her mother was on her deathbed at the time, it has stuck with her ever since. Now, years later, she is finally making that trip to Cork, Ireland with the goal of checking out the location and finding someone to help out to honor of her mother. Her first day there she meets Aedan, a handsome man who helps run his family’s inn and restaurant, who mistakes her for his ex-girlfriend because of how similarly they are in appearance. From then on, Greta and Aedan get close but will their growing relationship be enough to overrule Aedan’s past hurts and help Greta find out where she’s from?

An unexpected Christian romance that keeps you in suspense as to Greta’s heritage, while you fall in love with Aedan and the town of Angel’s Hollow along with her. This novel is very charming! I enjoyed getting to know Greta, Aedan, and Aedan’s family. In addition, watching Aedan overcome his bitterness about his past with his ex and dealing with the conclusion that Greta was different from her was all very sweet. Plus, it helped that Aedan and Greta were great counterparts to one another! I’m happy I could get to know them and read their story!

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

Purchase This Book Here :

Author's Novel Extras :

Book Teaser(s) :
What had happened to bring her financial trouble? Whatever it was, he was almost glad for it. He’d get to work with her and see her for two more weeks. Why he had a thing for redheads, he’d never know.
Aye, he was thankful for his split pants, too. Hearing her laughter at the embarrassing predicament, uplifted his spirits. And her kindness for mending them had done something to him. When she took his pants, she might as well have taken his heart, too. ~ within Chapter 7

AN IRISH HEART by Jackie Zack -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, September 6, 2015
“Charles Dickens is alive?” Aedan smiled. “I can’t believe those words actually came out of my mouth.” ~ within Chapter 13
For more information on this book and/or any other books by Jackie, then please check out her website.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Second Sentence Saturday: The Prince’s Runaway Lover


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 or previously read
  • 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 Prince’s Runaway Lover" [The Men of the Zodiac Series, Book 7] by Robin Covington

Crown Prince Nicholas Alistair Malcolm Lytton of Callanos stared out through the window in the palace's council room wondering how he could feel trapped when everything he looked at belonged to him.



PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT to share either the link to your own SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY post or share the sentence in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thank You!
This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts. Basically Jess earns from qualifying purchases.
More specifically Jess partners those websites' programs and you should be aware that they may collect personal information when you interact with their sites. The collection and use of this information is subject to their own privacy policies.
You can check out Rakuten Marketing's privacy policy here: https://rakutenmarketing.com/legal-notices/services-privacy-policy/