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BOSTON CHARITY BOOK GIVEAWAY! #ATOMR

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Boston Charity Book Giveaway

We are helping to spread the word about  this amazing book giveaway that was created to aid the victims and families of the 2013 Boston Marathon Attack. Many best-selling authors have donated books  in response to this cause. The books are grouped into bundle packs and a winner will be selected randomly through Rafflecopter for each bundle. Visit the book giveaway site for more details and how to enter.

If you do not want to enter to win a bundle, please feel free to make a donation using this link. It will take you directly to the organization donation site.

The auction will run from April 21-April 30th.

 

Book Bundle #1

In the Name of Love

SIGNED copies of:

Hopeless by Colleen Hoover

Easy by Tammara Webber

Fallen Too Far & Never Too Far by Abbi Glines

FATE by Elizabeth Reyes

CRUSH by Nicole Williams

Disastrous by EL Montes

 

Book Bundle #2

Everybody Needs Somebody to Love

SIGNED copies of:

Slammed & Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover

What a Boy Wants, What a Boy Needs and Measuring Up by Nyrae Dawn

Sleep My Child by Eyvonna Rains
ebooks: Shark Bait & The Other Fish in the Sea by Jenn Cooksey

 

Book Bundle #3

Just the Way You Are

SIGNED copies of:

Suddenly Royal by Nichole Chase

Inhale Exhale by Sarah Ross

Destined to Change by Lisa Harley

Music of the Heart by Katie Ashley

Wide Awake by Shelly Crane

 

Book Bundle #4

I Walk the Line

SIGNED copies of:

The Thoughtless Series by SC Stephens

Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire
Until I Break by M. Leighton-ARC

Collide by Gail McHugh

 

Book Bundle #5

Stand By Me

 SIGNED copies of:

Love Unscripted & Love Unrehearsed by Tina Reber

Collide by Gail McHugh

Love Em’ or Leave Em’ by Angie Stanton

On The Island byTracey Garvis-Graves

 

Book Bundle #6

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

 SIGNED Copies of:

Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia

Naked, All In by Raine Miller

Collide by Gail McHugh

Signed Wreck Me, ebook Restore Me by JL Mac

 

Book Bundle #7

Superstition

 SIGNED copies of:

Awaken and Avenged by Sarah Ross

Darkride and Crossfire by Laura Bradley Rede

 

Book Bundle #8

Whole Lotta Love

 SIGNED copies of:

Fall Guy & Perfectly Unmatched by Liz Reinhardt

Lengths & Depths by Steph Campbell

Charade & Freeing Carter by Nyrae Dawn

Destined to Change by Lisa Harley

A Prior Engagement by SL Scott

 

Book Bundle #9

Maybe I’m Amazed

 SIGNED copies of:

A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter

Inescapable, Intuition, Indebted and Incendiary by Amy Bartol

 

Book Bundle #10

Ain’t Too Proud to Beg

SIGNED copies of:

The Proposition and The Proposal by Katie Ashley

Chocolate Lovers Series by Tara Sivec

His Perfect Passion and The Undoing of a Libertine by Raine Miller

 

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REVIEW BY BRANDY! SECRETS BY HK SAVAGE

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Blurb:

Paris, everyone is together and forgets for one night about the looming threat of war between the races for a wedding. But no sooner are their vows exchanged than the newlyweds are called upon to serve the Court.

Stateside, an old photograph turns up with a member of the vampire’s Court and several other men linked to an organization called Nightshade Holdings, LLC. More digging reveals how deep Nightshade’s influence extends and just how deeply the Court itself is involved in the plot to start an interspecies war.

Love is found, old friends die and a greater enemy than any thought possible is revealed. It will take everything for the clan and the vampires to stop the war before it is too late.

Review:

What a fabulous ending to an kickass trilogy!  Loved the surprise wedding!  Thought that was a nice touch.  I have to say that the twists and turns kept me on edge and I wasn’t sure how this story was going to end.  I AM NOT DOING SPOILERS!!  🙂

I do have to say this.  I am in LOVE with Lucas.  Something sexy about an Elven vampire that can make a girl do anything.  YUM!  Henry is a fine specimen as well.  This clan draws you in and forms a connection that lasts well beyond the last page.

I highly recommend this series to any and all of you!

Rated 4 Kisses

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REVIEW BY SHAE! THE MINE BY JOHN A. HELDT

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Blurb:

In 2000, Joel Smith is a cocky, adventurous young man who sees the world as his playground. But when the college senior, days from graduation, enters an abandoned Montana mine, he discovers the price of reckless curiosity. He emerges in May 1941 with a cell phone he can’t use, money he can’t spend, and little but his wits to guide his way. Stuck in the age of Whirlaway, swing dancing, and a peacetime draft, Joel begins a new life as the nation drifts toward war. With the help of his 21-year-old trailblazing grandmother and her friends, he finds his place in a world he knew only from movies and books. But when an opportunity comes to return to the present, Joel must decide whether to leave his new love in the past or choose a course that will alter their lives forever. THE MINE follows a humbled man through a critical time in history as he adjusts to new surroundings and wrestles with the knowledge of things to come.

Review by Shae:

I must tell you this book is hard for me to review. I am torn.  It was a hard read at first. I had to push myself to get through the first half of the book. I am glad I did. The book has a great story, but you have to weed through the first half of the history and detail. It took me forever to read due to not being drawn in until the last half. If you will just hold on, the story is worth it.

This story is of a young man who travels back in time and makes a life for himself in 1941. He meets up with a person from his present that is most intriguing. He forges new friendships that leave him questioning whether to return when given the opportunity. He falls in love in 1941. After his decision is made, you fallow him with the struggles of his decision. Did he make the right one? The ending was amazing. 

Rated 3 Stars

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COVER REVEAL! LOVE SQUARE BY JESSICA INGRO ( @uvrays1997)

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Title: Love Square

Author: Jessica Ingro

Tentative Release Date: July 2013

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Cover Designer: Cover It! Designs

 

Love Square Goodreads link:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17662870-love-square?ac=1

 

Synopsis:

A love triangle gone bad…

He was the one guy I couldn’t get enough of. One look from him would make me melt. He was the one I always wanted to love me, but always seemed so far away. Now he stands before me and he’s turning my world upside down.

At one time I would have done anything to be close to him. But will that anything include betraying the man I pledged myself to and that loves me faithfully?

Samantha Monroe had it all. Or at least everyone thought she did. A career on the rise, a gorgeous husband, great friends and a beautiful home. So why does she feel so alone and empty? When she reconnects with an old flame, lines are tested and compromises made in a quest for happiness.

Jacob Matthews always wondered what happened to Sam Monroe. When fate brings them together after all these years, he can’t help but wonder if it’s meant to be. But when he meets his perfect woman, there is no doubt in his mind she’s his soul mate.

Will the search for happiness cost them everything or will their love square show them what really matters?

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 I awake and slowly blink the sleep out of my eyes. The sun is fading, casting dark shadows in the room. I turn my head to see I’m alone in the bed. Lying on my stomach, staring non-seeing into the room, I remember how exquisitely fucked I was just a few hours ago.

 The feel of his hard body over me and his cock moving in and out of me, the sweat dripping off him as we both came. I feel myself get turned on all over again, and he isn’t even here touching me. Then I remember his muted words spoken right before I fell asleep.

 “I want you to know I would have waited another sixteen years to be able to feel that with you again.”

 I’m finding it hard to believe that Jacob could rescue me from the prison I’ve put myself in over the years, living the life of someone other than whom I feel I should be. Even if that is my true wish, wishes don’t always come true.

 The hotel room door opens and Jacob walks in carrying a couple bottles of water from a vending machine, setting them on a side table. He looks yummy as he walks to the bed with a wide smile on his face. Sitting next to me on the edge of the bed, he bends down and kisses my shoulder and down my naked spine, stopping where the sheet lies just above my ass.

“Hey, sleepyhead.” He murmurs in between those drugging kisses. My legs start to stir beneath the sheet and I’m tempted to take another ride before I have to leave.

 “Hi. If you keep doing that, you’re not going to be able to stop me from having my wicked way with you again and I need to leave soon.” I sigh with frustration.

 “Maybe that’s exactly what I want.” Running a finger up and down my spine, he stretches out next to me.

 “I’m sure it is, but I have stuff to get done before I’m back on the road in a few days. I warned you I didn’t have much time but I would do my best to make this work.”

 “It feels like I just got you back, and now you have to go away again. I’d much rather see your beautiful face, instead of dreaming of it. Will you have time to sneak away again before you fly out?”

 “I’m not sure. We’ll have to play it by ear. I don’t know how much I have to give you, Jacob. And I’m not just talking about my time either. I’ve been going down this lonely path for a while now and I’m not sure where it’s left me. Regardless of what we did today, I am still a married woman with commitments and responsibilities.” I hate bringing up this fact, but I need the reminder out there that this isn’t a fairytale. Its real life, and its messy.

 He leans over and thoroughly kisses me before murmuring, “I know. And I’ll take whatever I can get with you. It’s better than having none of you.”

 With that parting blow, he kisses me one last time, grabs his keys and heads out.

 “Text me later, baby. I’ll be waiting.”

 I sure hope I know what I’m doing, because it feels as though things are going to get extremely complicated.

 Author Bio:

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Jessica grew up in Central New York. She spends her days as a Security Analyst at an IT consulting company. She spends her free time reading books and developing ideas for her own stories. Writing is her secret passion that she’s been fostering since elementary school, when she wrote her first book about a puppy. Writing has always been one of her secret dreams and she can’t wait to share her stories with the world.

 She currently lives in New York with her husband and three dogs.

 Author contact information:

Web – http://jessicaingro.blogspot.com/

Email – jessicaingrobooks@gmail.com

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/JessicaIngroBooks

Twitter – http://twitter.com/uvrays1997

Goodreads – http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8719144-jessica-ingro

 

 

BLOG TOUR STOP! EXCERPT AND GIVEAWAY! GEMINI OF EMREIANA BY KRISTEN DARAY (@GHBTours)

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BLURB:

My entire life has been a lie: My parents didn’t die in a car accident. They’re not even dead. I’m not American. I’m not even human. I have strange powers, and I’m the heir to the throne of the planet Emreiana.

If I take the crown, I have to leave behind everything I have known here on Earth. I would have to say goodbye to my friends and leave behind Kyle, the boy I’ve loved since I was five. If I don’t, then I risk the Bremoir finding me here on Earth and destroying everything I love.

EXCERPT:

“Look, this isn’t very funny if you think it is a joke.” I turned around to leave. I wanted to believe that my aunt had cracked and this guy was just insane, but the fact that he was in my dream confused and frightened me. Everything they were telling me could not be true. That would just be crazy.

I had not even made it out of the kitchen when something itchy grabbed my wrist. I looked down to find what looked like a vine. Then I followed the rest of it to find that it actually was a vine! The vine had come through the window above the sink and somehow grabbed my arm!

“Please dear, let me explain.” Aunt Trish pleaded with me. Her arms were reached out and swaying to the rhythm of the attacking vines. That was when I realized she was controlling the vine.

AUTHOR INFO:

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Kristen was born in Alabama in 1991 and still resides there today. She has been writing since the 6th grade. However, she did not begin to write fiction until she was 15. In 2009, Kristen had an idea that would spark the concept for Gemini of Emréiana that she would later write in 2011. During that time, she met her husband. They married in August of 2012. When Kristen is not writing, she spends time watching Korean Drama’s or creating SIM’s 3 stories. Kristen continues to write the next novels to the Gemini Trilogy. She also plans to release a new series later on in the year.

Author Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kristendaraybooks
Author Blog: http://www.KristenDaRay.blogspot.com
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 What happens behind the scenes at the … Romance Book Club 

By:  Michelle Hughes

Sensual literature for lovers of Romance

Available May 15, 2013

 

 

Romance Book Club takes you behind the scenes of what happens when women take their love of reading a little further than what was normally plausible.  While the book is a work of fiction, the circumstances behind the story are based in real life.  Names have been changed, and locations altered to deliver a romantic escape that is destined to leave you longing.  Romance Book Club is intended for adult readers that are not offended by sensual exploration.  The novel gives a unique perspective into the BDSM lifestyle that has been lacking in romantic fiction by taking you inside the life of an Alpha Male that actually has a conscious without all the emotional baggage that seems to be prevalent with books of this nature.

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Sneak Peak Cover Reveal and Chapter Release Available May 10th to special bloggers ..

Book Bloggers will get the inside scoop first offer your readers a unique First Glance!

 What happens behind the scenes at the … Romance Book Club 

By:  Michelle Hughes


Sensual literature for lovers of Romance

Available May 15, 2013

 

 

Romance Book Club takes you behind the scenes of what happens when women take their love of reading a little further than what was normally plausible.  While the book is a work of fiction, the circumstances behind the story are based in real life.  Names have been changed, and locations altered to deliver a romantic escape that is destined to leave you longing.  Romance Book Club is intended for adult readers that are not offended by sensual exploration.  The novel gives a unique perspective into the BDSM lifestyle that has been lacking in romantic fiction by taking you inside the life of an Alpha Male that actually has a conscious without all the emotional baggage that seems to be prevalent with books of this nature.

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BLOG TOUR STOP! REVIEW BY BRANDY! OTHER SIDE OF FOREVER BY SHANNON ECKRICH

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Publisher: Crescent Moon Press
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Release Date: January 23, 2012
Length: 236 pages
ISBN:9781937254377

Blurb: 

What if your life finally seemed to make sense? But, what if inan instant everything is taken away? How far would you go to get your life back?

Seventeen year old Allie Anderson’s telekinetic powers are anything but useful–she can’t bring her
father back, can’t stop her mother’s downward spiral into alcohol, and can’t keep her from falling in love with Ethan Bradley. Loving Ethan is easy, but it comes with a hefty price: Ethan is prohibited by his people from interacting with mortals because he isn’t mortal himself. When Allie and Ethan’s love is discovered, there’s someone who will do anything to keep them apart. If Allie can’t learn to control her powers and fight to save Ethan, this dark entity will make every attempt to stop her beating heart. And if that happens, not even the energy of an immortal can bring her back.

Shimmering with strong paranormal elements, a touch of mystery, magic, and a forbidden love story worth dying for, Other Side of Forever will leave you craving more.

Excerpt:

“It’s okay,” I whispered. “We belong together.” I now knew what I was saying was true. Between his pain and my pain, the battle was over. And I could feel the pull, the magnet that had succeeded in bringing us together. “I’m not going to fight you anymore.”

His deep, dark eyes refused to stray from mine as the strength of his body pushed me back on the sofa. Our hearts, perfectly aligned, danced in a rhythm I’d never thought possible, like hundreds of butterflies had been released into the air. Our breaths came in short, shallow gasps as he explored my neck with the softness of his lips.

Ethan brought his hands up, intertwining his fingers into mine. The warmth of our bodies connecting turned into a scorching heat, a burning desire that I didn’t understand.

He lifted his head, searching for my eyes. Once he found them, he locked on, refusing to blink as he drew me in. In an instant, it reminded me of the night we met. The way he’d seemed to peer into the depth of my soul. Except I wasn’t confused this time. Instead of fighting, instead of pushing him away like I did that night, I surrendered.

Review:

What a new and enriching experience for me!  It is not often that a book surprises me and Ethan and Allie did just that.  Allie is that kid that is always on the outside looking in.  I understand that position better than I would like.  Ethan is the typical beautiful new boy and Allie doesn’t want to get involved because of her special condition.

This is not what I would think a “typical” YA book is.  There didn’t seem to be as much angst as I normally would expect to see and I LOVED that!  This is a fabulous characters that bring a unique and challenging perspective to a YA romance and I highly recommend it to my YA readers!

Author Bio:

Born and raised in Delaware, Shannon Eckrich lives with her husband, two children, and chocolate lab, Chewy, along with her newest addition, Taylor, a spunky little kitty who loves to terrorize her while she’s writing.

Shannon’s second love is the paranormal.  Ghosts, angels, vampires, aliens, immortals, it doesn’t matter, she’s obsessed with it all, which is why she’s compelled to write stories in the paranormal genre.

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BLOG TOUR STOP! REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY!! A PRIOR ENGAGEMENT BY S.L. SCOTT (@TastyBookTours, @slscottauthor)

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BLURB:

Living in a world built on pretenses, Everleigh Wright discovers how carefully orchestrated her Upper East Side life has been. Trapped in an arrangement for social prestige and financial gain, she finds life is not as idyllic as she once thought.

William Ryder leads a life rich in family support and endless determination. While attending university in Manhattan, he becomes enamored with a classic beauty who holds many secrets beneath her quiet propriety. William falls head over heels crazy for her, and she falls for him and his unfaltering optimism and kindness.

 William and Everleigh may come from different worlds, but their attraction is instant and their love undeniable. Hoping love conquers all, they will find out if their love is unstoppable when faced with the consequences of breaking a prior engagement.

 “Right here, right now is all that matters.”

EXCERPT:

She kissed him not caring about how she looked or propriety. She did what she felt and she felt like kissing him twice, so she did.

After lunch, they did a little sightseeing, stopped for frozen custard then headed for the train station. As the train barreled back to Manhattan, Evie turned to William. She felt shy, but wanted a photo of him. “May I take a picture of you?” She knew once again she was crossing a line, but she felt selfish and wanted something just for her.

He chuckled at her formality. “Yes, if you want.”

She took a picture of him looking at her the way she most liked to see him, in like of her. His darkened eyes said more and everything that they both knew it was too early to say and she hoped to hold onto that look forever with the photo.

When the photo loaded onto the screen, she stared at it. She was soft spoken, but he heard her. “You look sexy like this.”

The right side of his mouth lifted into a smile, a bit confident, a tad cocky. He pulled his phone out and flipped through the options. William stopped and smiled at his display. “I think you look really sexy like this.” He turned the phone around for her to see and her mouth dropped open.

“When did you take that?” She tried to act mad, but she thought the picture was funny.

“I like the way you’re about to lick the ice cream, tongue out all greedy-like.” He laughed again when her fist hit his arm. “Okay, okay. I shouldn’t have taken it without you knowing, but I really do think you’re pretty damn sexy eating ice cream. That right there is what fantasies are made of,” he said, pointing at the picture.

“Ewww! Stop it right now. No doing anything dirty while looking at that picture,” she demanded, trying to grab the phone.

He held it out of her reach and continued the joke. “I don’t need this picture. It’s burned into my brain.” He felt her playfully hit his arm again. Grabbing her hand, he eyed her. “No worries. I only have chaste thoughts about you.” He tried to sound convincing by saying that with a straight face.

But her expression changed. “Well, that’s disappointing.”

Putting his arm around her, he squeezed her into his side and laughed. His grin got even bigger when she relaxed into him for the remainder of the ride back to New York.
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Luck was something Evie didn’t feel was on her side. She was focusing on more proven methods of destiny, like action.

REVIEW:

Amazing doesn’t begin to describe how awesome of a storyteller this author is.  Everleigh is engaged to a powerfully controlling man named Tom.  Didn’t like him at all but I understand the entanglements that evolve when money and families are involved.  William is heartbreakingly perfect for her in every way and my heart aches at the trials and tribulations in this story. 

I refuse to ruin this story with spoilers and have to say that this needs to be on your TBR list.  If not, you are not a true romance reader.  A lot of stories have a happy ever after, but this is the story that demands that love conquers all.  It succeeds beautifully.

AUTHOR INFO:

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S.L. Scott is a former high-tech account manager with a journalism degree pursuing her passion for telling stories. She spends her days escaping into her characters and letting them lead her on their adventures.

Travelling, music festivals, and surfing are a few of her hobbies she loves, but she doesn’t get to enjoy on a regular basis. She has an obsession with movies, a varied taste in books, and collects Fitz & Floyd teapots. With a memory full of useless trivia facts, and a Keurig addiction, she loves a fun night in with her family as much as a loud night out with her friends.

Scott lives in the beautiful Texas hill country of Austin with her husband, two young sons, two Papillons, and her vivid imagination.

She welcomes your notes at sl@slscottauthor.com.

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