Friday, May 29, 2015

**** Cover Reveal **** Shattered by S. Nelson



Title:  Shattered
Author:  S. Nelson
Series:  Addicted Trilogy, book 2
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Release Date:  June 15, 2015
Editor:  Hot Tree Editing
Cover Designer:  CT Cover Creations



Sara Hawthorne thought she had found the man of her dreams. He was caring, protective to a fault and desired her in ways she had only dreamed of. Her life was finally falling into place until a secret tore her new world apart. Reeling from a devastating betrayal, she ran from the only man who had broken down her defenses, making her feel alive after years of simply existing. 

Alek Devera risked it all to keep her safe. His own happiness meant nothing if she wasn’t protected. But when Sara ended their relationship, the evidence of his betrayal strewn at her feet, he vowed to win her back, putting their delicate future into fate’s hands.

Will Sara give Alek the chance he needs to explain or will she choose to forge ahead with her simple life, leaving her heart in the shadows along with her dreams for a happily ever after?
“Now is as good a time as any for me to practice self-control, don’t you think?” I asked, knowing full well she was becoming even more frustrated the longer I waited.

She groaned into my neck, her warm breath tickling my skin.

I was waiting her out, her submission being the ultimate goal. I wasn’t going to tell her in words, but rather in actions. She would catch on eventually. I had faith in her.

After a few very long minutes, she finally relented. Halting all movement to try and tempt me to thrust inside her, she expelled a quick rush of air and laid still. Her eyes never left my face, and it was in those pools of beautiful amber that I saw her offer to me.

“Good girl,” I teased. “You know I’m the one in charge in here, right?”

She nodded. One simple gesture, but it was all I was looking for.



S. Nelson grew up with a love of reading and a very active imagination, never putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard until a year and a half ago.

When she isn’t engrossed in creating one of the many stories rattling around inside her head, she loves to read and travel as much as she can. 

She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two dogs, enjoying the ever changing seasons.

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**** COVER REVEAL **** Flawed Heart & Flawed Love ( House of Obsidian Series) by Bella Jewel





Title: Flawed Heart
Series: House of Obsidian #1
Author: Bella Jewel
Cover Design: LM Creations
 Release Date: June 22, 2015


Blurb


This isn’t the man I married. 
The man I married was strong, beautiful and pure. 
The man I married cherished our lives together. 
The man I married loved me. 
This…this isn’t that man.

One night. One accident. It changes everything.
I wish I could tell you the exact moment he fell out of love with me. 
I wish I could tell you there was hope. That I hung on. That I fought. 
I wish I could tell you that we fixed it. 
That happily ever after was just out of our grips.

It wasn’t. I ran.

In the dead of the night, I packed my things and I left him.

Now I’m back.

He’s still the same man. A deadly underground fighter for the House Of Obsidian. He’s still dangerous. He’s still broken. I still love him.

This is the part where I’m supposed to turn back around and run… But I don’t.









Title: Flawed Love
Series: House of Obsidian #2
Author: Bella Jewel
Cover Design: LM Creations
 Release Date: July 20, 2015


Blurb


We were born into the same crowd.
His father: a useless drunk. My mother: a psycho junkie.
We lived across the road from each other.
We became best friends when I was only ten.
He became my sole reason for breathing.

Seven years later, he forgot about me.

I don’t know the exact moment he changed.
Suddenly I was just the girl next door, and he no longer cared.
He didn’t want to be in my life. He didn’t want to help.
He ran off the rails, tossing me aside.
I no longer mattered. Nothing we shared did.

The next thing I knew – he was gone.

Ten years and I didn’t see or hear from him.
Then came the call I’d be waiting for – he was back in town.
Only the man I remembered is not him.
This man is quiet, deadly, and so incredibly beautiful.
He also doesn’t remember me.

I let him believe I’m just a girl that walked into his bar.
I let him believe I’m just a friend.
I let him use me on the cold, dark nights.
I let him believe I’m incapable of love, just like he is.
I just let the secret go on and on.

But all secrets have an end, don’t they?









Author Bio



Bella Jewel is a self published, USA Today bestselling author. She’s been publishing since 2013. Her first release was a contemporary romance, Hell’s Knights which topped the charts upon release. Since that time, she has published over five novels, gaining a bestseller status on numerous platforms. She lives in North Queensland and is currently studying editing and proofreading to further expand her career. Bella has been writing since she was just shy of fifteen years old. In Summer 2013 she was offered an ebook deal through Montlake Romance for her bestselling modern day pirate series, Enslaved By The Ocean. She plans to expand her writing career, planning many new releases for the future.



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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Healing The Pieces by Shelby Reeves : Review by Juls

Healing the Pieces (Pieces #2)Healing the Pieces by Shelby Reeves
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


5 Stars!!


I LOVED THIS STORY!!! Healing The Pieces starts off right where Picking Up The Pieces ended. Once again, Shelby Reeves has brought out every emotion possible in me! I didn't cry as hard as I did in book 1, but I definitely had tears fall more than once. There was so much that went on in this story, and I'm so glad that I got all the answers to the questions I had from book 1. However, now that I have them, I am even more confused about one specific character.

Rylie...my feelings about him are all over the place. Now that I know everything there is to know, I don't know if I should be pulling for him or telling him that he deserved everything that came his way. Part of me feels like there had to be another way; a better direction that he could have taken with the situation that he got himself into. I feel that he could have sought out the help he needed without becoming the person he became. On the other side, with hearing Rylie's thoughts throughout the story, I also felt that he really did care about Kaylee. I think that they really could have been good together if he wasn't so lost. In the end, I couldn't forgive him, but I do wish he had been strong enough to stand up for Kaylee.

Now...as for Adam, I loved him! I seriously have not come across a character that is so open and willing to do everything that he did for Kaylee. The love he had for Kaylee was truly amazing. The words of encouragement were never ending. Adam is always by Kaylee's side, holding her hand, and guiding her every step of the way. No matter what happens in their relationship, no matter what obstacles they had to face, Adam never let go....

"As I've told you before, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. You are my world, Kaylee Harper, I'm never going to let you go."

I still like Kaylee! This poor girl has been through so much and continues to go through so many obstacles throughout the story. I still can not stand her mother and the evil she has in her. I'm so glad that Adam's family took Kaylee in and treats her the way she deserves to be treated. Adam's parents are truly amazing.

Lastly...I can't wait until book 3 is released!! I'm going to be DYING until it comes out! I'm already falling in love with Brad. He seems to be the perfect guy! I fell in love with him when he asked Alexis to prom. The words that he said were so sweet! It seriously brought tears to my eyes. I just know my heart is going to be breaking for him. Ugh...just thinking back to how much he cares for Alexis is killing me!!! I'm so torn when it comes between Ethan, Brad, and Alexis. I don't know who I want. I can not get their story in my hands soon enough!

As you can tell, I am really enjoying this series! Another thing that I loved about it, is that it is written with multiple P.O.Vs. It not only goes back and forth between the main characters, but it also gives you the P.O.V. of the supporting characters as well...which is awesome! I'm definitely looking forward to more from this series and I know Shelby Reeves will not disappoint!!

~Juls

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ShutterGirl by CD Reiss: Review by Lys

ShutterGirl (The Hollywood Project, #1)ShutterGirl by C.D. Reiss


Gahhh...this is a tough one. I'm at a loss as to how to rate this book. I'm a huge fan of C.D. Reiss. I have LOVED her other books, but I just couldn't connect with this one. The writing was good, the storyline was interesting, but I didn't feel an emotional attachment to the characters. I think it is because it was not what I had expected. Even though, I knew going into it that it wasn't a dark romance, I kept waiting for more! Please, please, please, don't be discouraged by this review. C.D. Reiss is a talented author who has written amazing novels. It is just that this particular one didn't work for me. I'm just a blogger, so I highly recommend you form your own opinion because if you are looking for a simple, light love story...this is for you. This is after all, an enduring story about a sexy celebrity and an every day paparazza. But...if you are looking for a dark, erotic novel...move along. With that being said, I would still recommend ShutterGirl to fans of second chance romances, sexy celebrities, and C.D. Reiss

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***RELEASE DAY BLITZ!*** Catch And Release by Ella Fox



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Is it too late for Darby and Trace to have their Happily Ever After?  
Find out in Catch and Release!

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Blurb

Love endures all things.

Darby McKenzie’s heart started beating funny the day that she met Trace Chamberlain. She was four, he was five, and that meeting altered the course of both their lives forever.

Trace was born into a nightmare. Before meeting Darby and her family, the only love he ever knew was that of his twin brother. The two of them endured years of abuse that left scars. The permanent kind.

For Trace, meeting Darby was like catching a rainbow. She exploded into his life in a pop of Technicolor that awakened his senses. She wasn’t just his best friend—she was his life. His touchstone, his safety, his heart—she was everything.

Darby had been through it all with Trace and her love for him never wavered for a second. But no amount of love could make Trace believe that he was worthy of her. Knowing that she deserved better, Trace pushed her away, when what he really wanted was to pull her closer. Emotionally destroyed and bitter from the back and forth, Darby finally let go and decided to move on.

Sometimes hitting rock bottom is the only way to understand that you need to change. Realizing that losing Darby means losing everything, Trace sets out to fight for the love of his life.

Is it too late for Darby and Trace to have a happily ever after?

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Excerpt #1

“We can talk every day on the phone or by text and Skype, right?” he asked anxiously.
I knew if I said yes, he’d call every day.  Distance would be useless if I didn’t put my foot down.
“Once a week,” I told him.  “Pick a day and we’ll talk then. This is our time to redefine our relationship.”
“I don’t want anything to change,” he complained.  “I don’t want to see less of you or spend six fucking days a week not hearing your voice. Even thinking about doing it makes me feel sick.”

I understood how he felt because I was experiencing all the same anxiety, but I stood my ground.
“This is the way it needs to be for a while,” I answered.  “You can like it or lump it, but I’m not backing down. Call me next Friday.”
When I went to leave, I let him hug me because friends hugged.  I counted off five seconds and then pulled away.  He tried to hold tighter, but I wiggled away.  The benefits of being strong meant that he couldn’t keep me where I didn’t want to be.
“We can’t hug?” he asked in a panicked tone.
“We can,” I said calmly.  “When I hug Tristan, it’s probably a two or three second process.  I gave you five.  Friends don’t hug for minutes at a time unless there’s a crisis.”
“This is a crisis! You’re fucking leaving me.”
I knew then that drawing it out any more was only going to make things worse.  There were times when cutting something short was the way to go, and that moment was one of them.
“This isn’t a crisis,” I refuted calmly.  “This is a reality.  I’ll talk to you next week.  Take care of yourself.”
I kept my chin up as I walked away, and I ignored him when he called out my name three separate times.


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Excerpt #2
   
You’re playing dirty,” he said huskily.
“Who, me?” I scoffed.  “Never.  What makes you say that?”
He rubbed his hand along the back of his neck as he stared at me, his eyes taking in every inch of my face.
“I don’t know, Darby.  Maybe it’s the fact that you’re naked except for a pair of high heels?  I don’t stand a chance.”
“Oh!” I answered with a laugh as I gestured down at my body.  “This old thing?  This isn’t me playing dirty,” I assured him.
“You don’t think so?”
“No,” I assured him.  “But this is.”
I dropped to my knees without warning, and I smiled as I came face to face with the fact that he had a very visible hard-on.

“This is crazy,” he groaned as I ran my hand over his erection.
“Something like that,” I agreed.
I worked fast to get his tuxedo pants open, quickly pulling them down along with his boxers so that I could grip him.  Gripping his erection, I looked up at him and wiggled my brows suggestively.
“Did you still want to sleep on the couch?”
The pained look that flashed across his face was priceless, and I choked out a laugh as his eyebrows shot up toward his hairline.
“I should go sleep on the couch,” he answered huskily.  “But I can’t.”
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Catch My Fall (Book One)

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Blurb

Mia Reeves faith, trust and sense of security were all taken away in the blink of an eye. In need of a fresh start, she settles into a new town and begins to make a new life.

Tristan Chamberlain has always kept girls at arm's length and he has no intention of changing. He’s caring, smart, handsome, but he’s also dealing with a lifetime of guilt that’s slowly but surely destroying him.

Sometimes what you run from is the one thing that will save you.

Separately, they’re both free-falling. Together, they’re about to find that love can create the strongest safety net of all.



About the Author:
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Ella Fox  writes like a woman possessed whenever she gets the chance!  She is the author of The Hart Family Series, The Renegade Saints Series and The Catch Series.

When she’s not writing, Ella indulges the gypsy in her blood and travels the country.  Ella loves reading, movies, music, buying make-up, reading Tmz, Twitter and pedicures… not necessarily in that order. She has a wild sense of humor and loves to laugh.  Her favorite thing in the world is hanging out with her family and watching comedy movies.

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Monday, May 25, 2015

***COVER REVEAL!*** Bleeding Hearts Anthology

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TEN AUTHORS. TEN STORIES. ONE IN TEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS.
TEN BESTSELLING AUTHORS HAVE COME TOGETHER TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF THE CHRONIC DISEASE, ENDOMETRIOSIS. THE DISEASE DOESN'T HAVE A CURE AND MANY OF THOSE SUFFERING HAVE MANY DAY TO DAY STRUGGLES JUST TO GET BY.
ALL PROCEEDS MADE FROM THE ANTHOLOGY WILL BE DONATED TO THE CHARITY,  

 
 

 SURVIVING US BY ERIN NOELLE ONCE UPON A TIME BY S.K. HARTLEY THE BEATS IN RIFT BY KER DUKEY POLES APART BY KIRSTY MOSELEY LIQUID REGRET BY MJ CARNAL VERY BAD THINGS BY ILSA MADDEN-MILLS LIMERENCE BY CLAIRE C. RILEY THE PRICE OF LOVE BY CASSY ROOP THROTTLE ME BY CHELLE BLISS FALLEN CREST HIGH BY TIJAN


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THE BLEEDING HEARTS ANTHOLOGY IS AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 8TH - JULY 8TH WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE CHARITY. PLEASE HELP US RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS CHRONIC DISEASE, THAT EFFECTS ONE IN TEN WOMEN IN THE UK ALONE, BUY PURCHASING YOUR COPY ON RELEASE DAY!


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***RELEASE DAY BLITZ!*** My Soul To Wake by Tara Oakes


MY SOUL TO WAKE IS NOW LIVE!

SYNOPSIS
Witchcraft. Reincarnation. True love. These are the things of legend. Unexplained, some even say impossible, but nonetheless prevalent in stories and tales from all cultures and in every land from the beginning of time. What if there is something to it? What if there is an explanation behind the mysteries and bedtime stories? Something beyond words? SALEM, MASSACHUSETTES 1692 She was taken from him in the cruelest way... condemned, sentenced and punished out of fear of the unknown. How is he supposed to live without her? How can he go on knowing that in this life, by the natural order of things, they will never be together? There's only one thing to do... only one option that will bring them together again. SALEM , MASSACHUSETTES TODAY Amelia is taken on a weekend excursion with her best girlfriends to let loose, relax and have a little fun. What harm is there in a little vacation? It's not like the legends, the haunted history of the place can scare them away. It's all harmless fun. Or so she thought. Something seems familiar about the town. The trees, the winds, the feel of everything. Her ever present nightmares have become more intense within the limits of the old historical setting. She's prepared to write off the whole trip as nothing more than a case of her mind running away with the sensationalized magic here. When she meets a handsome stranger who's eager to know her in a way no one else can, she begins to think there may be something more to this place, something more to him. Will has been waiting, biding his time, and praying that she'll come back. He's broken the natural order of things to possibly find her again, weaving their way through the years until they can be together again. He knows he may never find her, but he can't risk not trying. This place calls to her, just as it did to him. It will bring her back home. It will bring her back to him. What's 300 years when it comes to true love? He's prepared to wait an eternity if he has to, just to see her, hold her, kiss her again.. to make her remember what was stolen from them so long ago. To make her remember who she is, the power she possesses and the love they swore to each other. If you'd like to purchase My Soul to Wake, feel free to grab your copy here: 
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