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Sunday, June 14, 2015

Idolizing In: Bad Habit Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 384; Kindle Edition - File Size: 6387 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: July 14, 2015 | Publisher: Montlake Romance | Obtained: NetGalley

"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.

Reader Disclaimer :: If you were a fan of Travis from Ms. McGuire's "Beautiful Disaster" then I think you'll enjoy Nico from this novel. However, if you weren't a fan of Travis from "Beautiful Disaster" then this probably won't be the best choice for you. Mostly because Nico has an intensity about him that is like Travis. Meaning that while it's undeniable to see that Nico has feelings for Kat, he's very possessive of her and is quick to rage when he's feeling protective, which I have read previous reviews that some female readers didn't like reading "heroes" who were portrayed like that. Therefore, if that reader is you and you don't like possessive heroes (like Nico & Travis) then I don't think you’re right for this novel.

Now back to the good stuff...

I was pleasantly surprised with how Kat & Nico's romance progressed and grew. It was erotically heartwarming in its extreme intensity. And while I'm shocked at where Ms. Geissinger took the plot at times, I LOVED how everything played out!!

I hope we'll get to see the rest of Bad Habit paired off and if any of their stories are as mesmerizing as Nico & Kat's then this series will be a winner!!

I HIGHLY recommend this novel and series to those looking for a fast-paced whirlwind rock star contemporary romance!!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : Sweet as Sin (Book 1) | IndieBound (Audiobook/MP3 CD) : Sweet as Sin (Book 1)

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

Author's Novel Extras : Sweet As Sin - Overview | Cover Reveal! | Sweet As Sin Available On NetGalley

Book Teaser(s) :

"I'm not a stranger. We've been introduced." His fingers curled over the curve of my hip. His head dipped toward mine.
Breathing was becoming difficult. My face felt so hot it burned. "I don't kiss men with girlfriends."
"We already covered that. She's not my girlfriend. Next excuse?"
My hands were flattened against his bare chest as I tried to push him away. My voice came out small. "I don't want to."
Nico shook his head, his eyes hot. "Such a fuckin' liar," he whispered.
Before I could react, he lowered his mouth to mine. ~ within Chapter 5

SWEET AS SIN by J.T. Geissinger - Author -- REVIEW TO BE POSTED ON JUNE 14, 2015!
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, May 17, 2015

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

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Feasted On: Sixth Street Bands Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 174; Kindle Edition - File Size: 524 KB | Expected Release Date: April 28, 2015 | Publisher: Sixth Street Press | Obtained: Upgrade Your Story

"Gone for You" [Sixth Street Bands Series, Book 1] by Jayne Frost

Author's Book Description : As the guitarist for the rock band Caged, I know the rules: no relationships. No complications. Leave ‘em smiling when you go, but always go. Besides, it’s not like I’m ever in one place for more than a few days at a time. As the next hottest thing out of Austin, the band and I are riding the wave, and the music is all that matters.

Until her…

Lily Tennison has “complication” written across her beautiful face. But I can’t get involved. The timing’s all wrong. But she’s under my skin, and I can’t resist her troubled eyes and sweet smile. And I do have a little time to kill. Not much, just a few days in Dallas.

So I’ll scratch the itch and move on, like I always do.

Simple, right?

Note: You won't need to turn up the heat—Sixth Street Bands Romances have plenty of steamy fun. This story can be read as a stand-alone but is part of the Sixth Street Bands music scene.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! Rock star guitarist, Cameron, has a good life. However, when his friend, and bandmate, is placed in the hospital Cameron's life is sidelined by the need to stay in one place for an extended period of time. During that time, he meets Lily. Lily comes from a well-known Texas family, who disowned her when she decided to do what she always wanted with her life by becoming an artist, and sets Cameron's life on fire as he goes about pursuing her. Yet, are they meant for only a few good memories or something more worthwhile?

While I loved the cover its book description didn’t really sell me on this novel, who helped want to read it was Eat Sleep Read Review’s own review for this novel as it explained a lot. Now that I’ve read this novel, I can say that I was pleasantly surprised that I liked reading from a single POV standpoint, Cameron’s POV to be exact, as much as I did. Cameron is forthright in his beliefs and wants making it hard for the reader not to agree with him. Plus, I found his attraction and “chase” for Lily to be very endearing. They are very sweet together. In addition, while I still wished I could read a bit from Lily’s perspective, I liked the way Cameron handles everything that came his way. He was the perfect “reformed” playboy rock star hero!

I hope to see the rest of Cameron’s band matched up as this series progresses! I recommend this novel to those looking for a lighthearted yet sultry rock star romance!

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

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

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Blog Tour: Gone for You by Jayne Frost | Interview, Spreading the Word & Gift Card/Novel Giveaways

Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: Gone For You | Sneak Peek: GONE FOR YOU | PreLaunch Giveaway for GONE FOR YOU—$100 Sephora Gift Card & Signed Book! | It’s ALIVE! GONE FOR YOU Launch Day & Giveaway Is Here!

Book Teaser(s) :

She took a calming breath. "What exactly can I get for you, Mr. Knight?"
Holding the pen so tightly I could see the white in her knuckles, she waited for me to tick off my list.
"The workout clothes I mentioned. Size large. A couple pairs of jeans. Boot cut. Size 32x36. T-shirts and socks." Draping an arm over the back of the couch, I looked her up and down. "And underwear."
Scribbling furiously, she didn't look up. "Boxers, briefs..." Her pen finally came to rest, and a smile hitched up one side of her lips. "...or panties?"
I choked on the piece of melon trying to make its way down my throat. Coughing and sputtering, I leaned forward. Lily casually walked to the table, handing me the half empty bottle of water.
Grabbing it from her, I took a large swallow. A couple of tears sprang to my eyes as I looked up at her. The girl was way too cocky for her own good. Clearing my throat, I took another swig, finishing the bottle.
"Well?" She looked at me innocently.
"Boxers," I growled. ~ within Chapter 3

GONE FOR YOU by Jayne Frost -- Read my review here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Saturday, June 13, 2015

GONE FOR YOU by Jayne Frost -- CONTEST HERE (from April 28 - 30, 2015) :: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2015/04/blog-tour-gone-for-you-by-jayne-frost.html
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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

Second Sentence Saturday: Center Ice

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 :

"Center Ice" [Corrigan Falls Raiders Series, Book 1] by Cate Cameron

Five days of peaceful, almost solitary running, and then...carnage.

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!