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Friday, April 8, 2016

Idolizing In: Rock Band Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Paperback - Pages: 320; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1564 KB | Expected Release Date: November 3, 2015 | Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca | Obtained: NetGalley

"Rock Me Two Times" [Rock Band Series, Book 1] by Dawn Ryder (aka Mary Wine)

Author's Book Description : First in Dawn Ryder’s sizzling new Rock Band series.

Rock star Syon Braden writes and plays the most extreme-and profitable-music from the depths of his shredded heart. He’s got a double platinum record, adoring fans, and success for his band Toxsin—but it’s what he can’t have that he craves. Custom leather designer Kate Napier has her sights set on success, and that means keeping irresistible rock stars like Syon out of her bed. The chance to tour with the band and provide them with a fantastic custom wardrobe is too major an opportunity to turn down. But immersion in the dark, wild world of Toxsin on tour means Kate’s about to get rocked…hard…body and soul.

Rock Band Series:
"Rock Me Two Times" (Book 1)
"Rock Steady" (Book 2)

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! This plot was a typical one for a rockstar romance…
Rockstar meets woman who excites and challenges him. Said rockstar hooks woman to go on tour with him. They fall into a relationship that neither expected. Yet, the Band’s manager doesn’t like their relationship and sets out to destroy it at all costs.
…Like I said, it’s a typical plot. However, the all the characters were mesmerizing from the first page and enticed me to see how everything would turn out and I am SOOO HAPPY that I did! This novel is well worth reading!

InTENse! So intense that every time I had to stop reading the novel to get back to reality I was revved up there too. I’m not sure how Ms. Ryder kept up that intensity throughout this novel but she did and I’m still hot and bothered after finishing it. *hahaa* Plus, I LOVED the way she built up the background stories for all of Toxin’s band members, which makes me excited to see who will “tame” the other guys.

Now onto Kate (Katie) and Syon (The Marquis/Boyfriend). *happy sigh* Intense seems to be the word for this review and it goes perfectly for this couple. Both are so focused on being successes at their passions (Kate being a designer and Syon with Toxsin) that when they meet (and every moment afterwards) they are combustible. Syon is VERY dominant but in a way that thrills Kate in surprising ways, which makes her brake out of her good girl shell in more ways than one. In addition, I could not be happier with how they wrapped up their love story, because it was the perfect BANG at the end of the novel! I cannot wait to read Rock Steady (Book 2) to see who hooks into Ramsey and to see what these two are up too now. ♥

I HIGHLY recommend this novel and its series to those looking for a HOT erotic rockstar romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Shop Your Local Bookstores (IndieBound - Paperback) USD : Rock Steady (Book 2) | Kobo (e-Book) USD : Rock Steady (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) USD : Rock Steady (Book 2) | Amazon (Paperback) USD : Rock Steady (Book 2) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) USD : Rock Steady (Book 2) | Barnes & Noble (Paperback) USD : Rock Steady (Book 2)

Shop Your Local Bookstores (IndieBound - Paperback) USD : Rock Me Two Times (Book 1)	Alibris (Paperback) USD / CAD : Rock Me Two Times (Book 1)
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BAM! / BooksAMillion.com (Paperback) USD : Rock Me Two Times (Book 1)	Amazon (Kindle) USD : Rock Me Two Times (Book 1)
Amazon (Paperback) USD : Rock Me Two Times (Book 1)	Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) USD : Rock Me Two Times (Book 1)
Barnes & Noble (Paperback) USD : Rock Me Two Times (Book 1)	Amazon (Paperbacks) USD : Rock Band Series

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters :

WOW! Still reeling from Dawn Ryder (@MaryWine_author)'s ROCK ME TWO TIMES - Review Coming Soon https://t.co/PzWvMIPCyH #BookRecommendations
— Jessica (@fromjesstoyou) April 8, 2016

Author's Novel Extras : Rock Me Two Times - Overview & Excerpt

Author's Series Extras : Rock Steady - Overview & Excerpt

Are you ready? Here's the cover for Ramsey's book.....Rock Steady. It's writen and turned in...yes, I am teasing you....wink.
Posted by Dawn Ryder on Sunday, November 15, 2015

Book Teaser(s) :

ROCK ME TWO TIMES by Dawn Ryder (aka Mary Wine) -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Friday, April 8, 2016

Drake was grinning from ear to ear. "Pub night," he exclaimed. "I need to hear English spoken correctly." His voice had taken on a very British accent.
"Just to be clear," Ramsey said to Drake, "I am not putting anything into my mouth called 'spotted dick.'"
"This from the man who encouraged me to have octopus?" she asked.
Ramsey grinned at her as they started to pile into an SUV. "Octopus is good for you. Spotted dick, not so sure."
"It's custard," Drake stated like a schoolmaster. "And I've seen some of the things you put your mouth on."
"Only because you were behind me in line," Ramsey answered.
Taz hooted. ~ within Chapter 6

Book Preview(s) :
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Sunday, March 13, 2016

Made the Grade: Covent Garden Cubs Series, Book 0.5

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition - File Size: 534 KB | Expected Release Date: January 6, 2015 | Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca | Obtained: NetGalley

"Viscount of Vice" [Covent Garden Cubs Series, Book 0.5] by Shana Galen (aka Shane Bolks)

Author's Book Description : This sparkling novella introduces award-winning author Shana Galen's brand new series, Covent Garden Cubs. Galen mixes London's glittering ballrooms with the gritty underworld in her exciting new Regency romance series.

Whispers and secrets are no match for love... Henry Flynn, the new Lord Chesham, still blames himself for the disappearance of his younger brother when they were children. That incident destroyed his family, and now he's on a path of self-destruction that no one can interrupt...

Lady Emma Talbot can't stand watching the man she secretly loves destroy himself little by little. She's determined to show him that no one holds him culpable, before it's too late. But Emma doesn't know what really happened to Flynn on that fateful day long ago, so what chance does she have of saving him from himself?

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars. Two years after their first meeting, Flynn (Henry) finds himself being pulled by some unknown force to Emma again. Even after being warned off by Emma's older brother, Flynn knows he should avoid her at all costs but it's hard to do. Yet when circumstances throw Emma into grave danger Flynn will risk it all to get her back...

This short novella is a spicy and sweet thriller that takes you on an unexpected adventure while it brings together two people who are living in vastly different situations. What enamored me to this novel was Flynn and Emma's connection as it's instantaneous and combustible. In addition, I liked how the plot built up their interactions together.

The thing that was hard to enjoy was the forced hurriedness that some of the scenes displayed. As those scenes didn't feel as smoothly transitioned as they could be, nevertheless, I loved any of the scenes where Flynn and Emma were together.

I recommend this novel for those who are fans of Ms. Galen and/or if you're looking for a quick historical romance.

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : eBooks.com (eBook) : Earls Just Want to Have Fun (Book 1) | eBooks.com (eBook) : The Rogue You Know (Book 2) | eBooks.com (eBook) : I Kissed a Rogue (Book 3) | BooksAMillion.com (Paperback) : The Rogue You Know (Book 2) | BooksAMillion.com (Paperback) : I Kissed a Rogue (Book 3) | Amazon (Kindle) : Earls Just Want to Have Fun (Book 1) | Amazon (Kindle) : The Rogue You Know (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) : I Kissed a Rogue (Book 3) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) : Earls Just Want to Have Fun (Book 1) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) : The Rogue You Know (Book 2) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) : I Kissed a Rogue (Book 3)

eBooks.com (eBook) : Viscount of Vice (Book 0.5)	Amazon (Kindle) : Viscount of Vice (Book 0.5)	Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) : Viscount of Vice (Book 0.5)	Amazon (Kindle Editions) : Covent Garden Cubs Series	Amazon (Paperbacks) : Covent Garden Cubs Series

Author's Novel Extras : Coincidence and I'd Rather Be in Bath Giveaway | Release Day for Viscount of Vice

Teaser Thursday! What's your favorite line from VISCOUNT OF VICE?Chapter OneStill, it seemed harsh even for one such...
Posted by Shana Galen on Thursday, January 15, 2015

Author's Series Extras : The One Who Doesn’t Fit In

It's finally out!
Posted by Shana Galen on Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Book Teaser(s) :

"You should not have turned eighteen," he said.
"I had little choice, my lord." Her voice was breathless and husky. Was he going to kiss her?
"Would you allow me to kiss you?"
She nodded. "Yes."
"Here?"
"Anywere," she breathed. ~ within Chapter 2

"Your hands are like ice," he said, taking the fabric and setting it on the table before him. He reached for the tinderbox, and by feel, withdrew the steel, the flint, and the matches.
"This ball gown was not the best choice for an outing such as this."
"You should let your lady's maid go at once." ~ within Chapter 6

Book Preview(s) :

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

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Idolizing In: Scandals With Bite Series, Book 3

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Paperback - Pages: 386; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1428 KB | Expected Release Date: April 7, 2015 | Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca | Obtained: NetGalley

"Bite at First Sight" [Scandals With Bite Series, Book 3] by Brooklyn Ann

Author's Book Description : Her interest is purely scientific
Cassandra Burton wants to study medicine, surgery, healing, and everything related to the human body and its mysteries—and she's willing to rob graves to do it! But a lady can meet dark and dangerous characters lurking around the cemetery. And who could be more fascinating than Rafael Villar, Lord Vampire of London? If she could
study his physiology, she could learn so much that would help humans. After all, he’s immortal—and Cassandra is now his prisoner…

Until she gets close enough to touch
As if Rafael didn’t have enough to worry about, with a rebellion brewing and his allies out of reach, now he’s confronted by a beautiful, fearless lady who wants to heal the scars he's borne for centuries. He can’t keep her, and he can’t let her go, and worst of all, he’s every bit as intrigued by her as she is by him.

Scandals with Bite series :
"Bite Me, Your Grace" (Book 1)
"One Bite Per Night" (Book 2)
"Bite at First Sight" (Book 3)
"His Ruthless Bite" (Book 4)

Praise for One Bite Per Night :
“Solid writing, a tasty dash of originality, and realistic relationships that zing with sexual energy.” — Publishers Weekly

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars! All of her life Cassandra has strived to become a Doctor. However, because of her being a woman she has had to learn everything she knows on her own, which is why she finds herself in a cemetery with plans on getting some cadavers so she could start studying the human anatomy. What she never expected was to have Don Villar (Rafael/Rafe) find her there and to have him turn out to be anything but human. Now with Cassandra embroiled into the vampire world Rafael has a month to find a way to change her into a vampire too or there will be drastic consequences. But with a rebellion on the horizon will they be able to accomplish everything in time or will it be all for not?

A wonderfully dramatic tale set in a historical paranormal world where you’ll find a sweet love story between a progressive woman and a stubborn scarred man. Now that I think of it this novel reminds me a little bit of “Beauty & the Beast.” This was the first novel that I’ve read from Ms. Brooklyn Ann so it’s also the first one from this series, and I am soo happy that I was not lost making this a standalone-ish novel that I could truly enjoy. In addition, you get tons of updates from previous characters, historical information/fictional scenes with a famous doctor and a great buildup to the next novel in this series.

Cassandra and Rafael have an intriguing bond from the very beginning. A hot, steamy, and feisty connection encourages you to root for them too. I loved how these two fought for one another, with Rafael doing his best to keep Cassandra safe while toeing the line of the vampire laws and Cassandra doing her best to learn ways to fix Rafael’s arm even when he refuses help.

Even though I had a feeling it was going to happen at some point, I really wish my favorite secondary character in this novel didn’t have to die. It was so sad. =0(

Nevertheless, I will say I LOVED this novel!! I HIGHLY recommend it to those looking for a unique historical paranormal romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Shop Your Local Bookstores (IndieBound - Paperback) : Bite Me, Your Grace (Book 1) | Shop Your Local Bookstores (IndieBound - Paperback) : One Bite Per Night (Book 2) | eBooks.com (eBook) : Bite Me, Your Grace (Book 1) | eBooks.com (eBook) : One Bite Per Night (Book 2) | BooksAMillion.com (Paperback) : Bite Me, Your Grace (Book 1) | BooksAMillion.com (Paperback) : One Bite Per Night (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) : Bite Me, Your Grace (Book 1) | Amazon (Kindle) : One Bite Per Night (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) : His Ruthless Bite (Book 4) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) : Bite Me, Your Grace (Book 1) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) : One Bite Per Night (Book 2) | Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) : His Ruthless Bite (Book 4)

Shop Your Local Bookstores (IndieBound - Paperback) : Bite at First Sight (Book 3)	BooksAMillion.com (Paperback) : Bite at First Sight (Book 3)	Amazon (Kindle) : Bite at First Sight (Book 3)
Amazon (Paperback) : Bite at First Sight (Book 3)	Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) : Bite at First Sight (Book 3)	Barnes & Noble (Paperback) : Bite at First Sight (Book 3)
Amazon (Kindle Editions) : Scandals With Bite Series	Amazon (Paperbacks) : Scandals With Bite Series

Author's Novel Extras : Hardest. Draft. Ever. | AWESOME NEWS, AWESOME DAY!!

Author's Series Extras : 2013 Recap | My 2015 Recap

Book Teaser(s) :

It was the worst luck that the first mortal he'd deliberately revealed himself to was impervious to his power. ~ within Chapter 1

"After all you put me through, now you are concerned with inconveniencing me?"
His laughter stung.
Cassandra fixed him with an icy glare. "You inconvenienced yourself when you brought me here against my will."
"Indeed, I did." His expression sobered and he once more stepped closer, leaning in until his breath brushed across her lips. "Through perhaps you should take care not to exacerbate matters. Or else I may be tempted to wed you just for the legal right to take you over my knee." ~ within Chapter 4

"Thomas Wakley has arrived, my lady. He has brought a corpse." His mouth twisted in disgust. "I'm going to have to heft the thing up here, aren't I?"
"Most likely." ~ within Chapter 8

Book Preview(s) :

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

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Idolizing In: Dead in the City Series, Book 4

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Paperback - Pages: 322; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1227 KB | Expected Release Date: January 5, 2016 | Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca | Obtained: NetGalley

"The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire" [Dead in the City Series, Book 4] by Sara Humphreys

Author's Book Description : “Sara Humphreys combines vampire and cowboy into a devastatingly sexy hero! "The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire" is a compelling, pulse-pounding, titillating adventure that grabs you from the first page, tosses you down, and steals your breath. Humphreys is a must-read in the paranormal genre!”–NYT Bestselling Author, Rebecca Zanetti

Beloved author Sara Humphreys’ acclaimed paranormal romance series continues with sweltering attraction between two vampires who have all the time in the world to satisfy their desires..

He wants eternity?
Dakota Shelton is a vampire cowboy with a penchant for cinnamon lollipops and Johnny Cash. Though highy skilled and deadly dangerous to his enemies, he’s still a Texas good ol’ boy at heart. And he has that heart set on wooing Trixie LaRoux-the most badass punk rock chick in town-the old-fashioned way.

Over her undead body…
Trixie is tough as nails and sharp as a silver stake-the last thing she wants is a man to sit on a porch and not grow old with. So it’ll take going to hell and back fighting a new threat to vampires before she admits Dakota’s courtship makes her blood hum. Turns out chivalry’s not dead after all.

Dead in the City series:
"Tall, Dark and Vampire" (Book 1)
"Vampire Trouble" (Book 2)
"Vampires Never Cry Wolf" (Book 3)
"The Good, the Bad and the Vampire" (Book 4)

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! Trixie (Trix) loves being a vampire, being one has changed her life for the better but even after thirty years without her humanity, she still struggles with leaving her daughter behind. Therefore, at least once a week, she watches over her daughter in hopes of making sure she is okay and protecting her from anything bad that might come her way. Nevertheless, Trixie isn’t prepared for the gargoyles that force themselves into her daughter’s life and she’ll do anything it takes to protect her, even if that means transforming her daughter into a vampire as well, something she never wanted to happen. With a slow drawling cowboy vampire (Dakota) to help her keep her family together and hunt down the ones who destroyed her daughter’s life everything might be okay, that is until lies from their pasts are revealed. Now both Dakota & Trixie’s futures are the line … will they be able to right old wrongs before it’s all too late?

This fast-paced suspenseful paranormal romance is one that kept me wanting to read more! Ms. Humphreys’ writes a spectacular tale full of heart and heroism. Written in a way that the reader doesn’t need to follow the series yet made you fall in love with all of the characters, you’re bound to be entertained!

I loved the odd combo of Trixie and Dakota together. With her being a punk rock chick and him being a “good ole boy” cowboy it was interesting and charming to see how put up with being bloodmates. Yet as the reader finds Trixie and Dakota were destined to be together from day one, because of their surprising shared past adventures. They were such a sweet couple. I couldn’t get enough of them, loved how they came together, and wanted to read more! In truth, they intrigued me into this series. I hope it will be continued, as I want updates on them and the other members of Trixie’s coven!

I HIGHLY recommend this novel to those who are fans of Ms. Humphreys and/or to those looking for a uniquely delightful vampire paranormal romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : Tall, Dark, and Vampire (Book 1) | IndieBound (Paperback) : Vampire Trouble (Book 2) | IndieBound (Paperback) : Vampires Never Cry Wolf (Book 3) | Amazon (Kindle) : Tall, Dark, and Vampire (Book 1) | Amazon (Kindle) : Vampire Trouble (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) : Vampires Never Cry Wolf (Book 3)

IndieBound (Paperback) : The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire (Book 4)	Amazon (Kindle) : The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire (Book 4)	Amazon (Paperback) : The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire (Book 4)	Amazon (Kindle) : Dead in the City Series	Amazon (Paperbacks) : Dead in the City Series

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Untouched | Undenied

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2013

#wheeloffate: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE VAMPIRE by @authorsarahumphreys is #whatimreading #amreading starting today. I have an extensive TBR list so unless I know of one that I want to read I do this. #shelflife #SaraHumphreys #DeadInTheCity #TheGoodTheBadAndTheVampire #vampireromance #vampire #vampires #romance #romancenovel #paranormalromance #paranormal #books #booksgram #booksoninstagram #blogger #bookstagram #bookblogger #bookblog #booklover
A video posted by From Me to You ... (@fromjesstoyouservices) on Feb 28, 2016 at 5:54am PST

OMG!! I #justfinished #reading THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE VAMPIRE by @authorsara .... and I LOVED IT!!! #bookreview to be created tomorrow!
— Jessica (@fromjesstoyou) March 1, 2016

Author's Novel Extras : The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire - Overview & Excerpt

It's #TeaserTuesday. Here's a snippet from THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE VAMPIRE. (Links in the comments)
Posted by Author Sara Humphreys on Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Author's Series Extras : Ms. Humphreys' Blog: Dead in the City Series | Tall, Dark, and Vampire - Overview & Excerpt | Vampire Trouble - Overview & Excerpt | Vampires Never Cry Wolf - Overview & Excerpt

Book Teaser(s) :

"Well, smack my ass and call me Sally."
The deep Texas drawl echoed around her, stopping Trixie dead in her tracks. A shiver of lust whispered beneath her skin as it usually did when he was nearby, but she swiftly shoved it aside.
"Okay, Sally." Trixie rolled her shoulder and fought the buzz of attraction. "But you can smack your own ass." ~ within Chapter 1

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE VAMPIRE by Author Sara Humphreys -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Book Preview(s) :

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

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Made the Grade: The Scandalous Sisters Series, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Paperback - Pages: 384; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1256 KB | Expected Release Date: March 1, 2016 | Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca | Obtained: NetGalley

"How to Handle a Scandal" [The Scandalous Sisters Series, Book 2] by Emily Greenwood

Author's Book Description : They thought the debutante was scandalous

Miss Elizabeth Tarryton was the toast of the London season the year she was seventeen and spurned young Tommy Halifax. A careless flirt who didn’t know what she wanted, she was startled into laughter by his public proposal of marriage. Furious and heartbroken, Tommy promptly left home for a life of adventure in India.

If they only knew about the widow

Six years later, Elizabeth has much to make up for, but the methods she chooses for doing good are as shocking as her earlier wanton behavior–should the ton ever find out. Tommy returns to England a hero, and he has no intention of allowing himself to be hurt by a woman ever again, but he’s fascinated nonetheless by Elizabeth, now a widow and more alluring than ever.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars. Eliza (Elizabeth/Lizzie) was raised by her father for most of her life, a man who let her be more wild and free then respectable. After her father remarries, when she's a preteen, her new stepmother says she needs more discipline so Eliza is sent away to live with her Uncle Will the Viscount Grandville. A few years after living with her Uncle, Eliza finds herself the "bell of the ball" with a lot of wannabe suitors. Tommy is a close friend of Eliza's who has fallen for her and plans to propose to her, but the proposal doesn't end well and Tommy takes off for India. Now, about six years later, Eliza is a widow who is trying to make amends with Tommy when he finally returns home. However, one misunderstanding leads them straight for the wedding alter and now they need to navigate how to be friends again let alone how to turn that friendship into possibly something more.

Some people cannot get over their pasts without a bit of help from others. This novel is just like that, as you follow Eliza and Tommy through their youth into adulthood where they find that even if they make new experiences and think they've changed, their pasts will always be a part of them. While I liked Tommy & Eliza together, I found it hard to really like them at times because of how self-absorbed they seemed. But once what brings them together ends I seemed to like them better as individuals and as a couple. Though it wasn't what I expected I did like how everything turned out.

I do recommend this novel to those looking for a good historical romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : The Beautiful One (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : The Beautiful One (Book 1) | Amazon (Kindle) : The Beautiful One (Book 1) | Amazon (Paperback) : The Beautiful One (Book 1) | Amazon (Kindle) : How to Handle a Scandal (Book 2) | Amazon (Paperback) : How to Handle a Scandal (Book 2)

IndieBound (Paperback) : How to Handle a Scandal (Book 2)			Amazon (Paperback) : The Scandalous Sisters Series

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Second Sentence Saturday: How to Handle a Scandal

Author's Novel Extras :

Posted by Emily Greenwood on Friday, January 15, 2016

Author's Series Extras : Author Fails at Maintaining Blog

Posted by Emily Greenwood on Friday, August 7, 2015

Book Teaser(s) :

How ironic: in attempting to accomplish something of worth, she was going to have to revert to the flirt she'd once been.
"Oh, my lord," she said, adopting a breathy, girlish voice to disguise her own and also play into the aging virgin that she apparently looked like. "I can't begin to imagine what you mean."
He laughed. "Can't hear, you, dear, innocent lady? Tell me, what is your name?"
"Er..." She said the first name that came into her mind, which was, appallingly, "Victoria."
Wonderful. She'd just used the name of Will's three-year-old daughter as a cover for herself in a bawdy house. Good God, if he ever found out about any of this... ~ within Chapter 4

HOW TO HANDLE A SCANDAL by Emily Greenwood -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Blog Tour - Heir to the Duke by Jane Ashford | Character Interview, Spreading the Word & Jane Ashford Book Bundle Giveaway

Today I'm showing off Jane Ashford's "Heir to the Duke," which happens to be the FIRST BOOK in her The Duke’s Sons series and comes out this January! Also, to celebrate, we invite you to get to know James Gresham, one of the six sons of the Duke of Langford, and to check out an excerpt from the book!

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 & Giveaway will run from December 27, 2015 - January 24, 2016]

My Q&A with a character from "Heir to the Duke" :

Character's Name : James
Character's Age : 26
Character's Occupation : Officer in the Royal Navy
Character's Appearance : Height: 6’ 0” | Hair Color: Auburn | Eye Color: Blue

How would you describe yourself? (100 words or less)

I’m always wondering what’s over the horizon, what I’ll find at the next landfall. I was born a rover.
If your brothers had to describe you, what would they say?

I think they might have difficulty doing that. I left home at sixteen and have been mostly at sea since then.
What is your favorite way to spend your time?

On the water – lake, river, or ocean.
What’s one piece of advice you would give the newlyweds (Nathaniel and Violet)?

Without hurting others, do as you please, not what people tell you to do.
If money was no object and you had no commitments for the next two weeks, what would you do?

Get hold of a fine yacht and sail down to Cornwall, around Land’s End, and back up again.

"Heir to the Duke"
[The Duke’s Sons Series, Book 1] by Jane Ashford
Author's Book Description :

Book 1 of The Duke’s Sons series

From bestselling author Jane Ashford comes a brand new series of sparkling Regency Romance

Life is predictable for a Duke’s first son

Or so he once thought…

This book is available to order on :

Amazon (e-Book) | Amazon (Paperback) | IndieBound (Paperback) | Kobo (e-Book)

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

About the Author :

Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight led her to study English literature and travel widely in Britain and Europe. Her historical and contemporary romances have been published in Sweden, Italy, England, Denmark, France, Russia, Latvia, Slovenia, and Spain, as well as the U.S. Twenty-six of her new and backlist Regency romances are being published by Sourcebooks. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. She is currently rather nomadic.

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Married to a Perfect Stranger

Book Excerpt :

Nathaniel Gresham, Viscount Hightower, stirred in his sleep. His hands groped for bedclothes, found nothing. Sensing wrongness, his consciousness rose through layers of befuddlement and wisps of dreams. He opened his eyes to find a gaping maw of three-inch fangs inches from his throat.
“Aah!”
Nathaniel threw up his arms to shield his face and twisted to the side. The convulsive movement brought him right to the edge of a large four-poster bed, and he scrambled to avoid falling three feet to the floor. He twisted in the opposite direction and struck out at the sharp, yellowed teeth. They did not snap shut on his forearm or lunge into his face once more. Indeed, they did not move at all, except sideways under his blow. There was no snarl or slaver, no spark of rage in the shiny eye behind the fangs. Nathaniel shoved them farther away and sat up.
He was stark naked, on a large bed stripped bare of linens, covered only by a moth-eaten gray wolf skin. The wretched thing’s head had been carefully placed on his chest, to ensure the rude awakening. His hips still rested under its hindquarters. Molting fur peppered the bed. The mere sight of the ancient pelt made his skin itch. Revolted, he pushed it all the way off and moved to the foot of the bed, struggling to get his bearings. This wasn’t his bedchamber. The blue-striped wallpaper was alien, the furnishings unfamiliar; the windows with their slant of early morning light were in the wrong place. Then he remembered. He was staying at the Earl of Moreley’s country house, because tomorrow—no, today—he was to marry the earl’s daughter at their local parish church.
Nathaniel glared at the wolf skin, then rubbed his hands over his face. This was what it meant to have five brothers—five younger brothers—on one’s wedding day. Or rather, on one’s wedding eve, a night they’d insisted upon marking with bowls of rack punch. Had it been three? Or had he lost count? No wonder they’d kept filling his glass, if they had this prank planned. Where the devil had they found a wolf skin in a strange house? And hadn’t he told his father, when Robert was born in his sixth year, that four sons were quite enough? Even for a duke, six sons were excessive. At this particular moment, Nathaniel thought that his parents might have been content with just one.
He rose, stretching stiff limbs and marveling that he had only a mild headache. Revenge on his brothers would have to wait for another day. Today, he was getting married. He was doing his duty to his name and his line, pledging himself to a woman who would be an admirable duchess when their turn came—may it be far in the future. The match was eminently suitable. All society acknowledged its rightness. And despite Violet’s irascible grandmother, the occasional bane of his existence, he could have no complaints.
Indeed, why had the word even occurred to him? No one had rushed him into marriage. He had enjoyed a plenitude of seasons in London and a number of agreeable flirtations and liaisons with delightful females. Though they had never spoken of it, he was aware that his parents had given him every opportunity to fall in love. But the passion that had overtaken them in their young days had not befallen him. He wasn’t sure why, but once he’d passed thirty he concluded it never would. He’d had more than enough time to observe that such a bond was rare in the circles of the haut ton.
Nathaniel stretched again, his bare limbs a bit chilly. This marriage was certainly not a penance. He liked Violet very much. They’d been acquainted for years. He did not know whether she’d had other offers, but he supposed that she too had waited for love to find her. They had that in common. They were also well suited by background, had similar tastes, and enjoyed the same even temperament. When he’d decided that the time for marriage had come, he’d simply known that she was the proper candidate. He expected their union to be gracious, harmonious, and ideal for the significant position they would someday be called upon to fulfill. And now it was time to stop wool- gathering, put on his dressing gown, and begin this momentous day.
Nathaniel walked over to the oaken wardrobe on the far wall and opened it.
It was empty. All his clothes had disappeared.
He stared at the bare hooks. This part of the prank would be Sebastian’s doing, he imagined. It had his next younger brother’s touch. Nathaniel met his own gaze in the mirror set into the wardrobe door, and acknowledged the spark of amused annoyance in his eyes. His brothers had a fiendish facility for complicated jests.
The figure in the glass shook its head. All the sons of the Duke of Langford were tall, handsome, broad-shouldered men with auburn hair and blue eyes. Sebastian was the tallest. Robert the wittiest. Randolph was acknowledged as the handsomest, James the most adventurous, and Alan the smartest. But he was the eldest, and the heir.
For as long as he could remember, Nathaniel had felt the weight of his destiny. The others said it was a burden to have everything done ahead of them, but he’d felt the onus of being the pattern, setting up the expectations, being the son visitors scrutinized the most. He would be the next duke; he must show he was worthy. Thus, he kept a tight rein on his wilder impulses. Instead, he was the one who came to the rescue when one of his brothers went too far, kicking up a lark.
And so now, he did not slam the empty wardrobe shut, but simply closed it. He would leave it to his valet to straighten this out. He wanted hot water for washing, and then clothes, and then breakfast. He went to ring for Cates, and discovered that the bell rope had been removed. He could see the wire to which it had been connected, near the ceiling, twelve feet up. It must have taken two or three of his brothers to reach so high.
For a moment he just stood there, staring at it. This final touch would be Robert’s idea, no doubt. He’d always been the most ingenious, the brother who added the crowning climax to a prank. Robert would be the one to set the others guffawing—describing their elder brother slinking through the corridors of the Earl of Moreley’s house wrapped in a wolf skin, like some sort of demented ancient Celt. Even Nathaniel had to smile at the picture. How would Violet’s fierce stickler of a grandmother like that? And all the other near and distant relations visiting for the wedding? He’d barely met most of them. Perhaps he’d twine some ivy from outside the window in his hair and attempt a Gaelic war cry.
Nathaniel laughed. Truth to tell, it was a splendid prank, unfolding like a puzzle box upon its hapless victim. All that remained was for him to wiggle out of the trap so cunningly set.
He eyed the windows and considered pulling down some of his almost-mother-in-law’s elaborate draperies to wrap about himself. But one panel would trail behind him like a coronation robe. The picture was little better than the wolf skin. Perhaps he would just wait until Cates arrived on his own. It couldn’t be too much longer. In fact, judging by the sunlight, his valet ought to have appeared well before now. Where the devil was he?
As if in answer to this thought, there was a knock at the door.
“Nathaniel?”
The voice was the last he expected. “Violet?”
“Are you all right? James said you needed to speak to me most urgent—” The door opened, and Nathaniel’s promised bride looked around the panels. “Oh!” Her mouth dropped open.
Nathaniel—stark naked, next to a bed sporting only a rumpled wolf skin—braced for a shriek, a shocked retreat, babbled apologies. But Violet just looked at him. Indeed, it seemed as if she couldn’t tear her eyes away. He could almost feel her gaze traveling along his skin, as if it left trails of warmth. He saw something stir in those gray eyes, something he’d never observed before, and his body began to respond to the possibility of much more than he’d expected from his suitable marriage. Respond all too eagerly.
Nathaniel moved over behind the bed. “My brothers’ idea of a joke,” he said with a gesture toward the wolf skin.
Violet blinked. Color flooded her cheeks, and she looked away. “How did they...?” Her voice was rather choked.
“They are endlessly inventive. They stole my clothes as well. Would you have someone send Cates to me? I would ring but”—he pointed to the bell wire—“they were quite thorough.”
Violet glanced at the denuded wire, swallowed, and gave a quick nod. “Of course.” In the next instant, she was gone.
“Well, well,” murmured Nathaniel to the wolf. “That was interesting.”
His days of being capable of interest long past, the wolf made no reply.

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Spreading the Word: CASABLANCA FREE ROMANCE READS from Sourcebooks Casablanca

Did you know that Sourcebooks Casablanca started a fun new project back in April 2015 called CASABLANCA FREE ROMANCE READS?? Well they did! Casablanca Free Romance Reads is a FREE daily newsletter email, where Sourcebooks Casablanca serializes some of their best books so you get a snippet of the story each day in your inbox. Basically from beginning to end you get to read a FREE BOOK! And beginning SOON (December 7th 2015) they will be starting a new book for their daily emails. From contemporary romance to historical and even romantic suspense, Casablanca will be serializing all kinds of romance stories for you to enjoy!

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So like I said, starting on December 7th they will be serializing a prequel novella to a highly anticipated romantic suspense series that’s coming out in 2016 by debut author Katie Ruggle. The novella, "On His Watch," doesn’t come out until January, but if you sign up for the email you can read it before it’s released! Then after "On His Watch" is finished, they move on to another great title.

Now this is very important : In order to start getting the emails from the very beginning of "On His Watch," you need to sign up before 5:00 pm CT on Friday (12/04/15). That way you will be in their system so you can start digging in when the first email arrives in your inbox bright and early on Monday morning.

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"On His Watch"
[Search & Rescue Series, Book 0.5] by Katie Ruggle
Author's Book Description :

"On His Watch" is the pulse-pounding prequel to the riveting Search & Rescue series by Katie Ruggle.

In the remote Rocky Mountains, lives depend on the Search & Rescue brotherhood. But in a place this far off the map, trust is hard to come by and secrets can be murder…

Search and Rescue Series :
"On His Watch" (novella) | "Hold Your Breath" | "Fan the Flames" | "Gone too Deep" | "In Safe Hands"

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Blog Tour - Forever His Texas Bride by Linda Broday | Single “Quick Draw” Q&A, Spreading the Word & ARC Giveaway

Today I'm showing off Linda Broday's "Forever His Texas Bride," which happens to be the THIRD BOOK in her Bachelors of Battle Creek trilogy! Also, Ms. Broday is answering a Single “Quick Draw” Q&A with us!!

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Ms. Broday's Single “Quick Draw” Q&A :

Linda Broday’s latest is coming out this December! The final title in the Bachelor of Battle Creek trilogy, "Forever His Texas Bride" is sure to sweep readers off of their feet. To celebrate her new release, we’ve asked Linda to answer a “Quick Draw” either/or question and to share an excerpt with us!

Books or movies? This one is hard but I’ll have to choose books. You can go through a story at the speed you want and read them over and over again. Another cool advantage is that you the reader, not an actor, can decide what these story people look like.

"Forever His Texas Bride"
[Bachelors of Battle Creek Trilogy, Book 3] by Linda Broday
Author's Book Description :

“There’s this thing between us that refuses to die. I’d like nothing better than to be able to…” His words faded. He’d give anything to change people’s views about his race…to be able to make her his wife.

But the world wasn’t that simple. Not for people like them.

She was a pickpocket and he a half-breed.

Posted by Linda Broday Author on Thursday, September 17, 2015

About the Author :

At a young age, Linda Broday discovered a love for storytelling, history, and anything pertaining to the Old West. Cowboys fascinate her. There’s something about Stetsons, boots, and tall rugged cowboys that get her fired up! A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Linda has won many awards, including the prestigious National Readers’ Choice Award and the Texas Gold Award. She now resides in the panhandle of Texas on the Llano Estacado.

My Previous Guest Post(s) by this Author : Texas Cowboy Blog Tour Featuring Carolyn Brown and Linda Broday - January 2015

My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 1

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Texas Cowboy Blog Tour Featuring Carolyn Brown & Linda Broday | Guest Post, Spreading the Word & Sourcebooks Casablanca Western Romance Bundle Giveaway

Book Excerpt :

Rayna sat up, pushed back her cloud of russet hair, and got up from the bunk in Brett’s jail cell. It was then he saw that she wore a heavy pair of men’s brogans. What on earth! The shoes looked as though they might’ve come off a very poor dead man.
Her dirty dress had been mended so many times it looked like a patchwork quilt with none of the squares matching. But she seemed so spirited, so brave.
If society had ever allowed him to take a wife, he’d want someone like her. He hated to think he’d have spent all his life never knowing what it could be like to be happy like his brothers now were. While he waited to die, maybe they could pretend.
Maybe he could know what it was like to be loved.
Until they led him through those doors to a hangman, maybe he could have the bride prejudice had denied him. The bold notion made ripples dance under his skin.
Brett raised to a sitting position, ignoring the pain shooting through his back. “This may sound crazy, but I’m going to ask anyway. Rayna, do you think you could pretend to be my wife? Just until they take me away? No one will ever know but us, so they can’t hurt you.”
Turning, she dropped down beside him. Surprised tears bubbled in her eyes. “No one ever asked me to marry them before.”
“Is that a no?”
“I’d be honored to be your pretend wife,” she whispered, brushing his face with her fingers. “What do we do now?”
“Do you mind if I kiss you?”
“I’d like that…husband.”
Under her bright gaze, he lowered his head. But before their lips touched, the sound of a key grating in the lock made him jerk back. “Quick, go to your cell before they catch you with me.”
Rayna scurried into hers and quietly eased the door shut.
Just then a deputy sauntered in, taking care to keep his distance from Brett’s cell. “You alive, breed?”
Brett glared. “Disappointed?”
The deputy—a squat man who reminded Brett of a possum with little weasel eyes, grunted, shifting his gaze to Rayna. “Give any thought to my offer, woman?”
No one had to spell out what the deputy meant. Brett sought to tamp down his rising anger. He watched Rayna tilt her head at a defiant angle.
“The answer is the same as all the other times.”
The weasel shrugged and went back out. The minute the door locked shut, Rayna slowly walked into Brett’s cell and sat down beside him again. “I wish I could see the sky and smell the fresh air.”
“How long have you been in here?”
“Over a month, I think. With each sunrise I’ve been making a mark on the wall. The one today makes thirty-one. But no matter how much I want out, I’m not doing what that deputy wants,” she whispered. “I’ll never be a fine lady, but even I have my dignity. No one will ever take that.”
Though still hesitant, Brett took her small, dainty hand. Her skin shone white against his. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d touched someone who wasn’t family, but his pretend wife was different somehow. “Always stand on your principles. In the end, we still have to live with ourselves, look at our face in the mirror.”

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