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Thursday, November 10, 2016
Happy Birthday to Me ... Book Deals/Specials for YOU! #BookSales
Today is my Birthday today ... YAY! So, to celebrate I am showing you some silly cards I found (one I actually gave to my Mom who's Birthday is the day before mine) AND sharing some fun book deals/specials that I found on Amazon!! ENJOY!! I'm wishing you a great day and hoping you'll find a novel or two that interests you!
Silly Birthday Card #1 Silly Birthday Card #2
Contemporary Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **
Paranormal Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **
Young Adult / New Adult Romance : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!
Contemporary Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **
Paranormal Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **
Young Adult / New Adult Romance : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **
Monday, February 8, 2016
Blog Tour - When Black Women Fall in Love by Ines Johnson | Guest Post, Spreading the Word, & Kindle Fire HD/Gift Card Giveaway
What Is It? :
- The When Black Women Fall promo features romances in the contemporary, historical, paranormal, science fiction and fantasy, and erotica genres. The two requirements for inclusion are that the heroine must be of African/African-American descent, and she must fall in love: same race, interracial, LGBT, aliens, cyborg—doesn’t matter to us, as long as it’s a black woman falling in love!
For the week leading up to Valentine’s Day during Black History month, Heartspell Media is spreading the word about “When Black Women Fall” — a week-long promo featuring romances with African-American heroines.
When is it? :
- February 8-14, 2016. The week leading up to Valentine’s Day during Black History month.
Heartspell Media would like to welcome you to When Black Women Fall, a week long promotional tour of romance novels featuring African American heroines in the contemporary, historical, paranormal, new adult, and erotica genres.
Romance novels are increasingly featuring heroes and heroines of color, from Courtney Milan’s Brothers Sinister series to Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series. As society and its citizens increase in diversity so does the market. With more and more authors bypassing publishers and uploading these colorful romances on their own, starved readers now have a buffet of books to choose from.
On this tour, you will find that when black women fall in love it’s a sign of the times in these contemporary offerings.
In Farrah Rochon's "All You Can Handle" love was the last thing professional pastry chef Sonny White was looking for, but she finds it in a sleepy town with a motorcycle riding hottie.
In Lena Hart's "Because You Love Me" when an old desire is reawakened Sabrina will discover that even an imperfect love can triumph over all.
In Xio Axelrod's "Falling Stars" Hollywood actress' Val Saunders finds her career skyrocketing which makes her real-life attraction to her on-screen love interest come at the worst possible time.
In Ines Johnson's "Pumpkin: a Cindermama Story" having given up on fairytales after falling for her toad of an ex, Pumpkin is afraid to take a chance on a prince charming who comes to her rescue.
In Kim Golden's "Maybe Baby" Laney must choose between the man who offers her financial security and the one who makes her mind and body sing.
In Victoria H. Smith's "The Space Between" Lacey has dreams of the opera, but life has its obstacles, namely a man who lights a fire inside of her that challenges everything she thought she wanted.
In Christina C. Jones’ "Inevitable Conclusions" Friends? Lovers? Both? For Kora and Tariq, those lines have been blurred for a long time.
When black women fall in love it’s a magical affair as you’ll find in these paranormal stories of love.
In L Penelope's "Angelborn" he gave up eternity for love… and lost. Will Maia be his second chance?
In Laverne Thompson's "Angel Rising" Thalya, a soulless creature, meets her match when she hungers for the love of the man assigned to hunt her.
When black women fall in love it’s a defining moment as you’ll find in this historical romance.
In Piper Huguley's "The Preacher's Promise" Amanda Stewart aims to teach newly freed slaves, but meets with the resistance from the town preacher. Can these two put aside their differences and come together?
When black women fall in love it’s full of growing pains as you’ll see in this new adult romance.
In Twyla Turner's "Chasing Day" Daylen is the shy cellist who falls in love with her best friend who also happens to be the popular quarterback.
When black women fall in love it can get a little spicy as you’ll find in this erotica novellete.
In Harper Miller's "Entwined" trouble finds Gabby when she meets an ex-marine looking to release a little tension.
From February 8-14, the intersection of Valentine’s Day and Black History month, check out one of these romances at a discounted price and enter for your chance to win a giveaway basket that includes a Kindle, along with a few quintessential romance novels featuring black heroines, and a gift certificate for the beauty and cosmetics company Carol’s Daughter!
To find the books, get a free excerpt book, and enter the giveaway, visit whenblackwomenfall.com
About the Author :
Ines writes books for strong women who suck at love. If you rocked out to the twisted triangle of Jem, Jericha, and Rio as a girl; if you were slayed by vampires with souls alongside Buffy; if you need your scandalous fix from Olivia Pope each week, then you’ll love her books!Aside from being a writer, professional reader, and teacher, Ines is a very bad Buddhist. She sits in sangha each week, and while others are meditating and getting their zen on, she’s contemplating how to use the teachings to strengthen her plots and character motivations.
Ines lives outside Washington, DC with her two little sidekicks who are growing up way too fast. Her website: https://inesjohnson.wordpress.com/
Giveaways!! :
Celebrate this special promotional event! One lucky winner will receive the entire prize pack including:
- A $50 Carol’s Daughter gift certificate … to get your beauty on
- A Kindle Fire HD … to get your read on
- Ebooks of groundbreaking romance novels featuring Black women by: Beverly Jenkins, Sandra Kitt, L.A. Banks and Zane
- A $30 Amazon gift card … so you can keep getting your read on
And EVERYBODY Who Enters Will Get a FREE digital copy of our exclusive When Black Women Fall excerpt book, featuring story samples from our participating authors.
Monday, June 30, 2014
2014 100+ Reading Challenge
Check out my previous challenges:
• 2013 100+ Reading Challenge
• 2012 100+ Reading Challenge
• 2011 100+ Reading Challenge
• 2010 100+ Reading Challenge
Alrighty ... here's my personal challenge .. or more of a record of how many books I have read in 2014. Anyway ... here we go:
* If you would like to know what I think about the books I didn't share my ratings or reviews with you about, than leave a comment about which one you want info on and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
• 2013 100+ Reading Challenge
• 2012 100+ Reading Challenge
• 2011 100+ Reading Challenge
• 2010 100+ Reading Challenge
Alrighty ... here's my personal challenge .. or more of a record of how many books I have read in 2014. Anyway ... here we go:
- -- January 2014 --
- "Heart of Stone" [Gargoyles Series, Book 1] by Christine Warren
- "Love Songs for the Road" by Farrah Taylor
- "Tamed By The Fire" [The Academy Series, Book 4] by Maxine Mansfield
- "Night's Promise" [Children of The Night Series, Book 6] by Amanda Ashley (aka Madeline Baker)
- "Spiraling" by Rachel Cross
- "Planet Mail" [Valhalla/Mail Call Series, Book 1] by Kate Pearce (aka Catherine Lloyd)
- "When a Lord Needs a Lady" by Jane Goodger (aka Jane Blackwood)
- "Midnight's Surrender" [Dark Warriors Series, Book 8.5] by Donna Grant
- "The Headmistress of Rosemere" [Whispers on the Moors Series, Book 2] by Sarah E. Ladd
- "Rockstar Daddy" [Decoy Series, Book 1] by K. T. Fisher
- "Love at Stake" [Fated Match Series, Book 1] by Victoria Davies -- February 2014 --
- "No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It" [Grayslake Series, Book 1] by Celia Kyle
- "Nightmaster" [Nightsiders Series, Book 2] by Susan Krinard
- "A Kiss of Lies" [The Disgraced Lords Series, Book 1] by Bronwen Evans
- "In Bloom" [Brightside Series, Book 1] by Katie Delahanty
- "Croc and the Fox" [Furry United Coalition (F.U.C.) Series, Book 3] by Eve Langlais
- "Safe in the Tycoon's Arms" by Jennifer Faye
- "The Summer I Found You" by Jolene Perry
- "Playing To Win" by Shelley Munro -- March 2014 --
- "Princess Ever After" [The Royal Wedding Series, Book 2] by Rachel Hauck
- "Catching Heat" [Feeling the Heat Series, Book 3] by Alison Packard
- "His Ring Is Not Enough" by Maisey Yates
- "More Than She Expected" [Jersey Boys Series, Book 2] by Karen Templeton
- "Unraveled" [The Woodlands Series, Book 3] by Jen Frederick
- "An Heir of Uncertainty" by Alyssa Everett
- "Kissing with Fangs" [Flirting with Fangs Trilogy, Book 3] by Ashlyn Chase
- "An Accidental Affair" by Heather Boyd
- "The Virgin Witch and The Vampire King: Weddings Bells Times Four" [The Virgin Witch and The Vampire King Series, Book 1] by Trinity Blacio (aka Maria MoonStar)
- "Hajar's Hidden Legacy" by Maisey Yates
- "Be Were" [Southern Shifter Series & The Black Cougar Trilogy, Book 5] by Eliza Gayle
- "The Prince's Cinderella Bride" by Christine Rimmer
- "School Spirits" [School Spirits Series, Book 1] by Rachel Hawkins -- April 2014 --
- "A Season for Sin" [The Sinful Scoundrels Series, Book 0.5] by Vicky Dreiling
- "That Thing Called Love" [Razor Bay Series, Book 1] by Susan Andersen
- "Dragons Don't Cry" [Fire Chronicles, Book 1] by D'Elen McClain
- "Lady's Destiny" [Destiny Series, Book 1] by A. R. Von
- "A Baby for Easter" [Willow Park Series, Book 2] by Noelle Adams
- "The Alpha’s Heart" [Wilde Creek Series, Book 2] by R. E. Butler
- "Tangled Innocence" [Dante’s Circle Series, Book 4] by Carrie Ann Ryan
- "Stolen Kiss From a Prince" by Teresa Carpenter
- "Tweethearts" by Nicole Haddow
- "Bearing Up In Wolf Rock" [Wolf Rock Shifters Series, Book 2] by Carina Wilder
- "Unmasking Juliet" by Teri Wilson
- "Charming The Duke" by Holly Bush
- "Royally Lost" by Angie Stanton -- May 2014 --
- "Forged" [The World of Nightwalkers Series, Book 4] by Jacquelyn Frank (aka Jax)
- "Covet" [Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance, Book 1] by Felicity Heaton
- "The Guardian" [TALES OF THE DJINN Series, Book 1] by Emma Holly
- "Three Ways to Wicked" by Melinda Barron (aka Maura McMann)
- "Not His Mate" by M. L. Briers
- "Baby, Oh Baby!" by Robin Wells
- "Kissed by a Dark Prince" [Eternal Mates Series, Book 1] by Felicity Heaton
- "Play" [Stage Dive Series, Book 2] by Kylie Scott
- "Matched to a Billionaire" [Happily Ever After, Inc. Series, Book 1] by Kat Cantrell
- "Music of the Heart" [Runaway Train Series, Book 1] by Katie Ashley
- "Last Second Chance" [Second Chance Series, Book 1] by Caisey Quinn
- "Night Games" by Collette West
- "Before He Was Famous" [HotFlush/Starstruck Series, Book 1] by Becky Wicks
- "Three Weeks With A Bull Rider" [Oklahoma Nights Series, Book 3] by Cat Johnson
- "More Than Music" [Chasing the Dream Series, Book 1] by Elizabeth Briggs
- "The Mean Girl Apologies" by Stephanie Monahan -- June 2014 --
- "A Season of Change" [Seasons of Pinecraft Series, Book 1] by Lynette Sowell
- "Ransom" [Ransom Brothers Series, Book 1] by Rachel Schurig
- "Three Nights with a Rock Star" [Half-Life Series, Book 1] by Amber Lin & Shari Slade
- "The Harvester" [Girls Night Out Series, Book 1] by Lynn Crain
- "Coulda Been A Cowboy" [Dundee, Idaho Series, Book 8] by Brenda Novak
- "Hunk for the Holidays" by Katie Lane
- "Picture This" [A Marsden Novel, Book 2] by Jayne Denker
- "Stone Embrace" [Entwined Realms Series, Book 1.1] by Danielle Monsch
- "Taming the Country Star" [Hometown Heroes Series, Book 1] by Margo Bond Collins
- "The Fae Ring" [Highland Secrets Trilogy, Book 2] by C. A. Szarek
- "Unintentional Virgin" by A. J. Bennett
- "The Amish Nanny" [Brides of Amish Country Series, Book 11] by Patricia Davids
- "Rebel" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 10] by Cheryl Brooks (aka Samantha R. Michaels)
- "Forever Mine" [A Blood Ties Novel] by Kalalea George
- "The Amish Blacksmith" [The Men of Lancaster County Series, Book 2] by Mindy Starns Clark & Susan Meissner
- "Only with You" [The Best Mistake Series, Book 1] by Lauren Layne
- "The Mating Game" by Melissa Snark
- "Crimson Heart" [The Highland Hearts Series, Book 3] by Heather McCollum
- "Baby for Keeps" [Billionaires and Babies Series & The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen Series, Book 2] by Janice Maynard -- July 2014 --
- "Silver Wolf Clan" [Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1] by Tera Shanley
- "Going Down In Flames" [Going Down In Flames/Shape-Shifting Dragon Series, Book 1] by Chris Cannon
- "Payoff Pitch" [Philadelphia Patriots Series, Book 5] by V. K. Sykes (aka Vanessa Kelly & Randy Sykes)
- "How to Handle a Heartbreaker" [The McCauley Brothers Series, Book 2] by Marie Harte
- "The Healer's Touch" by Lori Copeland
- "Pleasing the Pirate" by Sharon Cullen
- "How to Marry a Cowboy" [Cowboys & Bride's Series, Book 4] by Carolyn Brown
- "Since You've Been Gone" by Anouska Knight
- "One Night with an Earl" [The House of Trent Series, Book 2.5 & The Donovan Sisters Series, Book 3.5] by Jennifer Haymore
- "Accidentally Married on Purpose" [Love & Games Series, Book 3] by Rachel Harris
- "Handled By Officer" [Women Behind the Badge Series, Book 1] by Kym Roberts
- "Resisting the Musician" [Head Over Heels Series, Book 1] by Ally Blake
- "So I Married a Werewolf" [Seattle Wolf Pack Series, Book 3] by Kristin Miller
- "Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride" by Kate Hardy
- "A Demon and His Witch" [Welcome to Hell Series, Book 1] by Eve Langlais
- "My Fake Summer Boyfriend" by Ann Herrick -- August 2014 --
- "Taming the Lion" [Lone Pine Pride Series, Book 2] by Vivi Andrews
- "Ravenous" [Lake City Stories Series, Prequel] by Annie Nicholas
- "Rock Addiction" [Rock Kiss Series, Book 1] by Nalini Singh
- "Ménage with the Muse" [Demon Rock Series, Book 3] by Nico Rosso
- "The Texan's Surprise Son" [Texas Rodeo Barons Series, Book 5] by Cathy McDavid
- "It Girl" by Nic Tatano
- "Wolf Slayer" [Order of the Wolf Series, Book 2] by Angela Addams
- "Better Than Perfect" [More Than A Game Series, Book 1] by Kristina Mathews
- "Homecoming" [Love Michaelson Series, Book 1] by Jackie Sexton
- "Born In Secret" [The Braddacks Series, Book 1] by Susan Kearney
- "The Texan's Christmas" [Texas Rodeo Barons Series, Book 6] by Tanya Michaels
- "Huckleberry Christmas" [The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series, Book 3] by Jennifer Beckstrand
- "The Duke of Snow and Apples" by Elizabeth Vail
- "A Mother for His Children" by Jan Drexler
- "The Sheikh's Son" [Arabian Heat Series & Billionaires and Babies Series, Book 3] by Kristi Gold
- "Must Love Breeches" [Must Love Series, Book 1] by Angela Quarles
- "Dirty Laundry" by Belle Chastain
- "Breaking the Tension" by Anna Love
- "Man of the House" by Anita Faulk -- September 2014 --
- "Home is Where the Heat Is" by Amelia James
- "Joyful" [Return to Sugarcreek Series, Book 3] by Shelley Shepard Gray
- "Pie Girls" by Lauren Clark
- "Cinderella & Prince Dom" [Once Upon A Dom Series, Book 1] by Sydney St. Claire (aka Susan Edwards)
- "Love Is..." by 40+ authors from the Romance Divas writing community
- "Picture Her Loved" [Bayou Bound Series, Book 2.5] by Sidney Bristol
- "Once Upon a SEAL" [Sugar Falls Series, Book 0.5] by S. M. Butler (aka Suzan Butler)
- "The Invention of Marriage" by Kat Cantrell
- "When Eva Gets Even" by Cass Curtis (aka Cassandra Curtis)
- "Her Unforgettable Romance" by Keri Ford
- "A Capella" [Dominant Cord Series, Book 1.5] by Sadie Haller
- "Hello Treasure" by Faye Hunter
- "Hidden Attraction" [Wilde Cove Series, Prequel] by Crystal Jordan
- "Gibran: Return of the Rebel Sheikh" [The Desert Kings Series, Book 2.5] by Jennifer Lewis
- "Falling Hard" [River Bend Series, Prequel to Book 4] by Molly McLain
- "First Date" by Mima
- "Her Royal Rendezvous" [Her Royal Romance Series, Book 2.5] by Natasha Moore
- "Thunder and Loving" by A. Catherine Noon & Rachel Wilder
- "The Hollywood Gambit" [Hollywood to Olympus Series, Book 2.5] by Elle Rush
- "Shanghai Nights" by Jessica Stone
- "Love on Delivery" [Storafalt, Wyoming Series, Book 4] by Holley Trent
- "Compromising Positions" [Dangerous To Love Series, Book 1 or Prequel?] by A. J. Vale
- "Loving Serenity" [Bad Boys of River City Series, Book 3.5] by Elle Wylder (aka Loribelle Hunt)
- "A Taste of Love" [Spring River Valley Series, Book 12.5] by Clarice Wynter
- "Perfect No Matter What" [The Wardham Series] by Zoe York
- "Flickering Light" [Return to Avalore Series, Prequel] by Élianne Adams
- "Bridal Faire" [Wizards of Woodland Academy Series, Part of Book 1] by Melisse Aires
- "On Target" by Mahlee Ashwynne
- "Blind Briar" [The Briar Saga, Book 0.5] by Sophie Avett
- "The Pirate and the Earth Witch" by Jennifer Blackstream
- "A Wolf to Watch Over Me" by Sela Carsen
- "Tempted Heart" [The Blackbourne Legacy Series, Prequel] by Cate Dean
- "The Lightning God’s Wife" [Master of Crows Series] by Grace Draven
- "A Heart of Ice" [Araneae Nation Series, Book 0.5] by Hailey Edwards
- "Hatter’s Treasure" [Kingdom Series] by Marie Hall
- "Lessons Learned" [HOOD Series, Book 0.5] by Dayna Hart
- "Two in Hand" [The Tlin Series, Book 1.5] by Elise Logan
- "A Pack to Call My Own" by Lyra Marlowe
- "Embracing Darkness" [Key Series, Book 1.5] by Yelena Casale & Tina Moss
- "Lirael’s Candle" by Cate Rowan
- "A Mistress by Design" by Sabrina Darby
- "The Eyes of a Soldier" by Bonnie Dee
- "A Highlander’s Seduction" [Highland Knights Series] by Jennifer Haymore
- "A Right And Proper Apology" by Kate Pearce
- "The Lady’s Wicked Proposition" [Wicked Liaisons Series, Book 1.5] by Vivienne Westlake
- "Nobody's Cowboy" [Big Sky Mavericks Series, Book 1] by Debra Salonen
- "Sunsinger" [Cy’ren Rising Series, Book 3] by Robyn Bachar
- "The Day He Kissed Her" [Bad Boys of Crystal Lake Series, Book 3] by Juliana Stone (aka Julie Bale)
- "Temptation in Shadows" by Gena Showalter
- "Prince Hafiz's Only Vice" [Royal and Ruthless Series, Book 8] by Susanna Carr
- "Witches' Waves" [Duals and Donovans: The Different Series, Book 4] by Teresa Noelle Roberts (aka Sophie Mouette) -- October 2014 --
- "No Weddings" [No Weddings Series, Book 1] by Kat Bastion & Stone Bastion
- "When Lightning Strikes" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 1] by Brenda Novak
- "When Summer Comes" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 3] by Brenda Novak
- "A Little Christmas Jingle" by Michele Dunaway
- "Call Of The Dragon" [Return to Avalore Series, Book 1] by Elianne Adams
- "The Mistletoe Effect" by Melissa Cutler
- "The Prince Who Loved Me" [The Princes of Oxenburg Series, Book 1] by Karen Hawkins
- "Violca's Dragon" [The Dragon Ruby Series, Book 1] by Leilani Love
- "Mistletoe Magic" [Bar V5 Dude Ranch Series, Copper Mountain Series, A Copper Mountain Christmas Series, Book 3, & Montana Born Brides Series] by Melissa McClone
- "Kiss Me, Cowboy" [Bar V5 Dude Ranch Series, Copper Mountain Series, & Montana Born Rodeo Series, Book 3] by Melissa McClone
- "The Brickmaker’s Bride" [Refined by Love Series, Book 1] by Judith Miller
- "Mistletoe Wedding" [Bar V5 Dude Ranch Series, Copper Mountain Series, A Marietta Christmas Novel, & Montana Born Christmas Series, Book 2] by Melissa McClone
- "Love Me To Death" [The Underveil Series, Book 1] by Marissa Clarke (aka Mary Lindsey)
- "The Parchment Scroll" [Highland Secrets Trilogy, Book 3] by C. A. Szarek
- "The Heart of Christmas" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 7] by Brenda Novak
- "Blame The Mistletoe" [A Marietta Christmas Novel & Montana Born Christmas Series, Book 1] by Dani Collins -- November 2014 --
- "A Rancher for Christmas" [Martin's Crossing Series, Book 1] by Brenda Minton
- "Loving The Prince" [The Jorda Series, Book 1] by Nicole Murphy (aka Elizabeth Dunk)
- "A Yorkshire Christmas" [Christmas Around the World Series, Book 2] by Kate Hewitt
- "Coming Home to Love" [Lakeside Porches Series, Book 2] by Katie O'Boyle
- "Christmas Brides" by Suzanne Enoch, Alexandra Hawkins, Elizabeth Essex, & Valerie Bowman
- "One Hot Scot" [Scandalous Highlanders Series, Book 0.5] by Suzanne Enoch
- "Once Upon a Christmas Scandal" [Lords of Vice Series, Book 7.5] by Alexandra Hawkins
- "The Scandal Before Christmas" [The Reckless Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Elizabeth Essex
- "It Happened Under the Mistletoe" [The Secret Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Valerie Bowman
- "This Weakness for You" [Taming the Pack Series, Book 2] by Wendy Sparrow
- "Wolves' Bane" [The Order of the Wolf Series, Book 3] by Angela Addams
- "Flirting on Ice" [Atlantic City Hustlers Series, Novella 1] by Veronica Forand & Susan Scott Shelley
- "Touching Paradise" [Shark Shifter Series, Book 1] by Cleo Peitsche
- "Her Mistletoe Cowboy" [The Wildflower Ranch Series, Book 2] by Alissa Callen
- "All He Wants for Christmas" [Kismet, Michigan Series, Book 4] by Lisa Plumley
- "In Your Dreams" [The Blue Heron Series, Book 4] by Kristan Higgins
- "Tempting the Governess" by Vivienne Westlake
- "The Movie Star's Red Hot Holiday Fling" [Sweetbriar Springs Series, Book 2] by Christine Glover
- "Ivan" [Fang Chronicles Series, Book 6] by D’Elen McClain (aka Holly S. Roberts & Suzie Ivy) -- December 2014 --
- "New Year's Resolution: Romance!" by Christie Ridgway, Leslie Kelly, & Tanya Michaels
- "Say Yes" by Christie Ridgway
- "No More Bad Girls" by Leslie Kelly (aka Leslie A. Kelly)
- "Just a Fling" by Tanya Michaels
- "Kiss My Ash" by Reneé George
- "How to Beguile a Duke" by Ally Broadfield
- "Winter Fire" by Kathy Fischer-Brown
- "Bedroom Games" [Games Series, Book 4] by Jessica Clare
- "The Baby Arrangement" [Life, Love & Babies Series, Book 1] by Samantha Chase
- "Commanding the Tides" [Lords of the Abyss Series, Book 2] by Michelle M. Pillow (aka Madelyn Porter & Naomi Kalling)
- "Snowbound Surprise for the Billionaire" by Michelle Douglas
- "Delicate Freakn’ Flower" [Freakn’ Shifters Series, Book 1] by Eve Langlais
- "The Cowboy's Forever Family" [Cowboy Country Series, Book 2] by Deb Kastner
- "Royal Heirs Required" [Billionaires and Babies Series & Sherdana Royalty Series, Book 1] by Cat Schield
- "Dark Wolf Enterprises" [Dark Wolf Enterprises Series, Book 1] by A. M. Griffin
- "A Taste of Merlot" [The Napa Wine Heiresses Series, Book 2] by Heather Heyford
* If you would like to know what I think about the books I didn't share my ratings or reviews with you about, than leave a comment about which one you want info on and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Blog Tour - Feasted On: Take It Like a Vamp by Candace Havens | Review
Today I'm turning my blog over to Candace Havens, with a review of her latest novel "Take It Like a Vamp!!"ALSO -- Be sure to check out the "Take It Like a Vamp" Blog Tour Schedule to sign up for this tour's GIVEAWAYs on it's various blogs!! [Blog Tour will run from August 10 - 29, 2012]
- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 355 KB | Expected Release Date: July 2012 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Covet | Obtained: Entangled Publishing"Take It Like a Vamp" by Candace Havens
My Book Summary : Nine months ago, Casey moved into her Aunt's condo after her parents died. During those months of living there, she became best friends with a rich handsome successful entrepreneur and owner of the building she now lives in, Nick, who she has a huge crush on but believes she would never have a chance with. However, she would be VERY wrong! Since Nick wants her more than he wants any woman, he's ever been with since he first met her. The only thing stopping Nick from pursuing Casey is his friendship with her and because of who/what he is ..... a vampire.
Nevertheless, soon the decision about getting closer to Casey will be taken out of Nick's hands when he crazy ex-girlfriend believes they should get back together at any costs .... even Casey's life. Can they make it work or will Casey be too scared about what she'll learn about Nick and take off like he fears?
My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!! This humorously exciting and sexy novel was too much fun to put down! I loved the characters! It's a fast-paced novel that I thoroughly enjoyed especially the funny and mischievous banter that passed between Casey and Nick.
About the Characters:
• Casey: A sweet and independent woman who has Nick, her best friend, wrapped around her little finger.
• Nick: He's a vampire-mix and the leader of a supernatural creature Council. Soon he'll have to find/choose a wife/mate so he can keep his Council seat, and in a way to avoid it a little longer, he unintentionally becomes closer to Casey and brings her more into his world.
• Bennett: Casey's best girl friend and personal assistant who keeps her on track.
• Mason: Nick's human assistant who knows who and what Nick is and protects his secrets.
• Lincoln: Nickname is Linc. A fashion designer who is straight. He has a crush on Casey. He's Nick's best friend.
I hope the author will make a sequel to this novel since I really want to read a story about Linc and Bennett getting together! Especially since, as I said before, this novel was hilarious!!! Even though both Casey and Nick have issues believing each other's feelings, this novel moved so fast from one twist to the next that the annoying parts never lasted long. =0)
I recommend this novel to anyone who adores reading paranormal romances! In addition, to those who are fans of Laurie London's Sweetblood Series, as "Take It Like a Vamp" seemed to have a similar governing setup to Ms. London's series, to me at least. I hope you'll enjoy!!
Author's Novel Extras : Take It Like A Vamp News | The Secret is Out | What Do You Covet?"
Author's Book Trailer :
Book Teaser(s) :
Teaser #1 ~ within Chapter 1
“Thanks. My head is killing me, and I’m fairly certain these shoes you made me wear have bonded to my feet. I can’t feel my toes any more.”
“Beauty requires pain,” Linc said as he guided her to the entrance.
“Probably why I live in T-shirts, jeans and sweat pants,” she said.
Her monkey pajamas would feel like heaven. The cool November air wisped around her face, but it didn’t help her grogginess.
“Well, you’re lucky you look beautiful in everything.” He guided her into the back seat of a black limousine.
She snorted. “I bet Nick paid you to be nice to me. You guys are quite a pair,” she said as he tucked her dress beneath her.
“You aren’t fond of compliments are you?” ~ within Chapter 6
“Thanks,” she said softly.For more information on this book and/or any other books by Candace, then please check out her website.
“For what?” he said near to her ear.
“For being here. I didn’t realize he’d be so—seems as though he’s between girlfriends at the moment. And, well, he sort of assumes that if you’re female, and sometimes if you’re male, you want to sleep with him.”
“I believe that ego comes with the job. But just so you know, if he manhandles you again, he won’t have a throat to sing with.” The threat was real, but she didn’t take it that way.
She giggled. He loved that sound. ~ within Chapter 10
About the Author :
Bestselling author Candace Havens has written six novels for Berkley including, "Charmed & Dangerous," "Charmed & Ready," "Charmed & Deadly," "Like A Charm," "The Demon King and I," and "Dragons Prefer Blondes." Her books for the Blaze line at Harlequin include "Take Me If You Dare," "She Who Dares, Wins," "Truth and Dare," and "The Model Marine." She is also in the anthology "Spirited," and the proceeds go to help literacy. In addition to "Take It Like A Vamp," she has the steampunk novels "Iron Demon" (Oct. 2012) and "Iron Blood" (April 2013) from the Maisy Clark series debuting with Entangled Publishing.Her books have received nominations for the RITA's, Holt Medallion and Write Touch Reader Awards. "Model Marine" is a National Readers Choice Finalist. She is the author of the biography "Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy" and a contributor to several anthologies. She is also one of the nation's leading entertainment journalists and has interviewed countless celebrities including Tom Hanks, Nicolas Cage, Tom Cruise, George Clooney and many more.
Her entertainment columns can be read in more than 600 newspapers across the country. Candace also runs a free online writing workshop for more than 2000 writers, and teaches comprehensive writing class. She does film reviews with the Dorsey Gang on New Country 96.3, and is the President of the Television Critics Association.
To earn Candace’s undying affection, please visit, www.candacehavens.com.
About the Publisher :
Covet will cater to everything from Greek gods, to witches, to vampires, open door and closed door sex scenes, funny and dark. Voices like Erin McCarthy, Shelly Laurenston, Gena Showalter, and Nalini Singh are good examples of the kind of exciting, fast-paced voices that will appeal most to Covet readers.For more on Entangled Publishing, please visit, www.entangledpublishing.com.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2012
In honor of it being Valentine's Day and all ... here is a list (in no particular order) of couples that I really enjoyed reading about within this past year:
♥ means that I gave the novel 5 stars
- Samantha (Sam) & Ethan [from "O Little Town of Bramble" [within Small Town Christmas] by Katie Lane]: Two best friends finding out what they really mean to each other after being apart for years!
Isabel (Belly) & Conrad [from "We'll Always Have Summer" [A Summer Novel, Book 3] by Jenny Han]: Belly had a crush on Conrad for as long as she could remember and when he finally reciprocates those feelings she's thrilled, but reading about their trials and tribulations throughout the 'A Summer Novel' series made me love this couple all the more.
- Renee, Galen, & Jack [from "Trinity" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 1] by Lauren Dane]: This is one of my fave paranormal tri-mate couples!! Renee is a people pleaser who has a heart of gold but if she mad you had better stand back! Galen is a fierce jaguar shifter who despite his family and what some of them feel he can't get enough of Renee and would do anything for her. Jack--is a werewolf and an enforcer in his pack--comes in and riles up this couple turning them into an exceptional trio who I could stop wanting to read about!! I love their dynamics and the way their relationships played out!! ♥
Sabine & Ciar [from "Sabine" [...and the Beast Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)]: Even after fighting in a war, then dealing with Sabine's curse and Ciar's mean mother, it seems this couple can make it through just about anything!
- Cordelia (Posey) & Liam [from "Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins]: I have to say that I love the "good girl" with the "bad boy" type of romances and this romance between Posey & Liam has that and a whole lot more!! ♥
- Lacey, Bram, & Ry [from "The Naughty List" by Jodi Redford]: Three best friends who are trying to make it work by being together, putting to use the remark 'that love can concur all.'
Alexis & Seth [from "Racing Outside the Line" [Love Stories at 190 mph Series, Book 1] by Kimberly Montague]: This is a couple who have had to deal with a LOT of trials to even get into a relationship, but seemed to pull through whatever came their way once they were both on the same page about what they wanted from each other! ♥
- Sophie & Nathan [from "See You In My Dreams" [Speed Series, Book 1] by Jess Dee]: Their story is so great because their chemistry flies off the page that you just want to root for this duo from the very beginning!! Plus, you have the added mystery of their dream meetings and this unique nursery rhyme that only the two of them know because of their grandmothers. Their story is like an Adult Fairy Tale!
Merit & Ethan [from "Hard Bitten" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 4] by Chloe Neill]: I don't know why they "work" as a couple but they just do! I love their relationship from how to they "fight" each other in a constant battle of wills but in the end they care about each other more then their responsibilities and more then they should. ♥
- Stevie Rae & Rephaim [from "Awakened" [House of Night Series, Book 8] by P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast]: Their love story started out very unique, it will be very interesting to see how it will evolve, and how their relationship and choices will change as this series goes on. Now they're so cute together I just can't see them apart.
- Mercy & Adam [from "River Marked" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 6] by Patricia Briggs]: I'm sooo HAPPY that these two are finally "officially" together!! They have fought hard to get where they are, I just hope that now they can make it all work out for themselves! ♥
Kally & MacCauley (Mac) [from "Sneaks" by B. Button]: It's a unique situation that they fall in love within---both being from different time periods and that the first time that they meet Kally is 16-years-old and Mac is an infant. However, over the years (only 3 for Kally yet many more for Mac) they become very close and create a bond that was wonderful to read! It makes you think that they were always meant to be together. They were soul mates.
- Dakota & Finn [from "Only Mine" [Fools Gold Series, Book 4] by Susan Mallery]: A chance meeting, the town Dakota live in, and a reality show brought this couple together. Before they met, they had completely different life plans and now they never want to be apart!! They are just one of those couples that you want to keep getting new information about.
Liliana & Micah [from "Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh]: They are a couple who despite their many differences (at first) prove that who you are on the inside is what matters most. Their story is a part of a series, each book taking a new spin on a fairy tale, and theirs is a new version of The Beauty and The Beast. ♥
- Carna, Sebastian (Blue), Austin, Jacob & Marcus [from "Claiming Their Mate" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 1] by Stacey Espino]: Four best friends find their destined mate, who just happens to be a tad reluctant at being mated with anyone (let alone the four of them). However, it's nice to read a story about sexy-dominant-shifter-males who will do anything for the woman they love.
Mary & Rhage [from "LOVER ETERNAL" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 2] by J. R. Ward]: I love the story between these two!! Mary soothes Rhage and his beast, making them want nothing more then to keep her forever ... no matter what the cost. ♥
- Christy & Alessandro [from "Christy" [within Wish Upon A Star] by Sarah Morgan]: Even though they were recently separated, now they are back together and hotter than ever!! Looking at the relationship these two have together (within and without of work) it's hard to see why they ever needed to be apart!
- Meghan & Ash [from "The Iron Knight" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 4] by Julie Kagawa]: Their relationship has gone through many trials and tribulations throughout 'The Iron Fey' series but in the end it's all about how much you (and your friends) will go through for the one you love. ♥
Aurelia & Stephen [from "Only Mine" [Fools Gold Series, Book 4] by Susan Mallery]: They met on a reality show where they were matched up, even though Aurelia was quite a few years older than Stephen (something she didn't like at first). But in the end, they were each other’s perfect match!! They are just soo cute together, that you want the relationship to work out!!
- Bronwyn (Bryn) & Chase [from "Raised By Wolves" [Raised by Wolves Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]: Brought together by unusual circumstances these two share a bond that most aren't lucky enough to have. However, with the constant danger that seems to exist around them it will be interesting to see where their choices will take them and their relationship. ♥
Jemma & Griff [from "That Voodoo You Do" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 1] by Jodi Redford]: They have been friends since college but laws between witches and their familiars keep them apart, until Jemma takes it into her own hands to being them together. After she does ... there is nothing Griff won't do to make sure they stay together for good. You just gotta love those possessive cat-shifters. =0)
- Ellie & Mikey [from "You Against Me" by Jenny Downham]: They have a common bond, both want to do and become more than what is already planned for them. Even though it's better for everyone (meaning their families) if they stay apart, they just can't. Once they meet, and even though they shouldn't, it's hard to tear them apart from each other.
Kara & Dupree [from "Kiss of Twilight" [Dark Bonds Series, Book 2] by Loribelle Hunt]: These two make quite a pair. Even though they are destined to be together, Dupree thinks he's not good enough for Kara and tries his hardest to be sure that she really wants to be bonded to him before it happens. They just make one great duo, I couldn't get enough of reading about their love story.
- Abby & Travis [from "Beautiful Disaster" by Jamie McGuire]: They are a couple who stay friends no matter what life throws at them. The relationship that these two share is very fun to read about from the antics that they get each other into to the love that they have for one another. ♥
Jordan & Sam (Henry) [from "Catching Jordan" by Miranda Kenneally]: These best friends try to prove that no matter what happens nothing will change between them. But will they make it??
I did love their friendship and how it progresses throughout the novel.- Charlotte & Trace [from "Enchanted By Blood" [within A Vampire for Christmas] by Laurie London]: They were meant to be together, so much so that even the laws of Trace's society couldn't keep them apart.
- Beth & Wrath [from "DARK LOVER" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 1] by J. R. Ward]: They are just so cute together. Even though the King of all vampires (Wrath) probably doesn't want to here that he's cute ... oh wells. *hehee* Beth brings goodness back into Wrath and the Black Dagger Brotherhood's lives. ♥
Amy & Tristan [from "His Eyes" by Renee Carter]: They had a rough start when they first got together since they both were from different worlds. However, over time Amy & Tristan's relationship grows from mutual respect with a tentative friendship into something a whole lot more.
- Alexia & Lee [from "King of Darkness" [Chronicles of Yavn, Book 1] by Elisabeth Staab]: These are two people who are very protective of their friends. And even though they are complete opposites in some ways, they seem very similar in others. I can't wait to see what will happen to these two and were they'll end up as this series progresses.
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