Thursday, July 31, 2014

Cover Reveal/Release Day Blitz: Summer in Sweetwater County by Ciara Knight




Title: Summer in Sweetwater County
Author: Ciara Knight
Publication: July 31, 2014



Synopsis

Rose Burton yearns to cut a strangling parental leash. After being diagnosed with diabetes, she hashes out a plan to graduate early so she can attend the University of Tennessee with the love of her life, Marcus Vega.

Marcus is a young man from the wrong side of the creek. After beating his addiction, he devotes himself to becoming a physician and earning the right to love Rose Burton. But devotion can't erase the past. When he's accused of being involved in a gang shooting, he risks everything to prove his innocence and protect the ones he loves.

Excerpt
Marcus pulled down the long, winding, tree-covered driveway to the colonial-style brick house. His 1979 Camaro sputtered and clanked to a stop on the pavers of the half-circle drive at the front of the house, making him cringe.
“Thanks for a lovely picnic.” Rose smiled, her bright-white teeth a contrast to her shiny, plump lips and strawberry-blond hair.
He slid the gearshift into park and rested his arm on the back of her seat. “The pleasure was all mine.”
She playfully smacked his shoulder then sagged into his chest, kissing him. The smell of fresh lilacs filled his senses and he slid his hand down the back of her soft dress, raking his fingers down the zipper.
With a sigh, she sat back in her seat. “I’ll miss you tonight.”
“I’ll miss you, too. Text me later.”
Rose’s eyes glistened with mischief. “I’ll let you know when I finish. Then you can sneak over and climb that trellis to my bedroom.”
Marcus tilted his head. “Yeah, that’ll go over well. Your father would not only kill me, he’d hack me to pieces and feed me to large coyotes in the middle of the woods so there wouldn’t be any evidence.” He clutched the back of her neck and nudged her to him. “But he’s not home right now.”
“Actually, he is.” It wasn’t her sweet whispers that provoked the terror that flashed through him. It was the meaning of her words.
He shot up and looked straight ahead. There, on the front steps, stood Mr. Burton staring down at them, arms crossed, brow furrowed.
“Guess I better go. I’m totally busted.” She winked and stole a quick kiss. “It was worth it, though.” Rose jumped out of the car and, with her head bowed, ran past her father.
He didn’t spare her a glance, just marched toward Marcus.
Marcus gripped the gearshift and contemplated tearing out of there, but if there was one thing he’d never be, it was a coward. If Mr. Burton wanted to have words, he’d have them. He shoved the car door open and stood eye-to-eye with the man.
Mr. Burton’s hair had grayed around the temple, and his body had softened, but the man still commanded respect. “We need to talk.” He scanned Marcus then the car. “My daughter wasn’t supposed to be out with you today. Did you know that?”
Marcus refused to show his anger at the man’s mocking tone. “Yes, I’m aware. Rose told me.”
“Yet, you took her to God-knows-where anyway? You need to listen to me and stay away from my daughter.”
“Or what?” Marcus regretted his words, but this man always brought out the worst in him. “Are you going to have my dad fired? Oh wait, you already did that.”
“Your father’s a drunk and I can’t have a man I can’t trust running operations in one of my companies.”
Marcus shoved his hands in his front pockets to hide his clenched fists. “Maybe so, but I’m not my father and you can’t have me fired. You already tried, remember?”
“How you have so many people in this town convinced you’re not the reject addict we both know you to be, I’m not sure, but—”
“Listen, Mr. Burton. I’m not going to get into this with you. You have an opinion of me that I’ll never be able to change, but you might want to reconsider ordering your daughter around or you’ll find yourself losing her.”
“To who? You?”
Marcus didn’t answer, knowing the man wouldn’t listen. Instead, he opened the car door.
“You’re eighteen, right? If you touch my daughter, I’ll have you arrested for statutory rape.”
Marcus clutched the doorframe. The thought of ever harming Rose boiled his blood, but the sound of that word infuriated him. “I’d never disrespect Rose. And I’ve done nothing to make you distrust me.”
“Oh? So help me, I’ll catch you one of these days and then have you put away. And even if I don’t, the rumors will spread and you’ll be ostracized from this town. No one wants to be around a sexual deviant. Besides, with your father—”
“Enough. You’ve made your point. I won’t come around your house anymore, I can promise you that.”
“Good.” Mr. Burton turned on his heel. “It’s about time you wised up.”
Marcus slid one foot onto the car mat then said, “But if she comes to me, I won’t turn her away.” With a quick slam of the door, he shoved the gearshift into drive and left the high-browed, judgmental corporate tycoon behind.



Author Bio

Ciara Knight writes to 'Defy the Dark' with speculative fiction books. Her Amazon #1 bestselling series, The Neumarian Chronicles has received acclaimed reviews and awards. Escapement, book I, is a Rone award nominee and Pendulum, book II, scored 4 stars from RT Book Reviews, accolades from InD’Tale Magazine, received a Night Owl Top Pick and is a Rone award finalist. Her young adult paranormal series, Battle for Souls, received 5 stars from Paranormal Romance Guild, is a Night Owl’s Top Pick and won Book of the Month at Long and Short Reviews.
When not writing, she enjoys reading all types of fiction. Some great literary influences in her life include Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare, Francine Rivers and J K Rowling.
Her first love, besides her family, reading, and writing, is travel. She's backpacked through Europe, visited orphanages in China, and landed in a helicopter on a glacier in Alaska.
Ciara is extremely sociable and can be found at Facebook @ciaraknightwrites, Twitter @ciaratknight, Goodreads, Pinterest, and her website ciaraknight.com.



Excerpt 1


Marcus pulled down the long, winding, tree-covered driveway to the colonial-style brick house. His 1979 Camaro sputtered and clanked to a stop on the pavers of the half-circle drive at the front of the house, making him cringe.
“Thanks for a lovely picnic.” Rose smiled, her bright-white teeth a contrast to her shiny, plump lips and strawberry-blond hair.
He slid the gearshift into park and rested his arm on the back of her seat. “The pleasure was all mine.”
She playfully smacked his shoulder then sagged into his chest, kissing him. The smell of fresh lilacs filled his senses and he slid his hand down the back of her soft dress, raking his fingers down the zipper.
With a sigh, she sat back in her seat. “I’ll miss you tonight.”
“I’ll miss you, too. Text me later.”
Rose’s eyes glistened with mischief. “I’ll let you know when I finish. Then you can sneak over and climb that trellis to my bedroom.”
Marcus tilted his head. “Yeah, that’ll go over well. Your father would not only kill me, he’d hack me to pieces and feed me to large coyotes in the middle of the woods so there wouldn’t be any evidence.” He clutched the back of her neck and nudged her to him. “But he’s not home right now.”
“Actually, he is.” It wasn’t her sweet whispers that provoked the terror that flashed through him. It was the meaning of her words.
He shot up and looked straight ahead. There, on the front steps, stood Mr. Burton staring down at them, arms crossed, brow furrowed.
“Guess I better go. I’m totally busted.” She winked and stole a quick kiss. “It was worth it, though.” Rose jumped out of the car and, with her head bowed, ran past her father.
He didn’t spare her a glance, just marched toward Marcus.
Marcus gripped the gearshift and contemplated tearing out of there, but if there was one thing he’d never be, it was a coward. If Mr. Burton wanted to have words, he’d have them. He shoved the car door open and stood eye-to-eye with the man.
Mr. Burton’s hair had grayed around the temple, and his body had softened, but the man still commanded respect. “We need to talk.” He scanned Marcus then the car. “My daughter wasn’t supposed to be out with you today. Did you know that?”
Marcus refused to show his anger at the man’s mocking tone. “Yes, I’m aware. Rose told me.”
“Yet, you took her to God-knows-where anyway? You need to listen to me and stay away from my daughter.”
“Or what?” Marcus regretted his words, but this man always brought out the worst in him. “Are you going to have my dad fired? Oh wait, you already did that.”
“Your father’s a drunk and I can’t have a man I can’t trust running operations in one of my companies.”
Marcus shoved his hands in his front pockets to hide his clenched fists. “Maybe so, but I’m not my father and you can’t have me fired. You already tried, remember?”
“How you have so many people in this town convinced you’re not the reject addict we both know you to be, I’m not sure, but—”
“Listen, Mr. Burton. I’m not going to get into this with you. You have an opinion of me that I’ll never be able to change, but you might want to reconsider ordering your daughter around or you’ll find yourself losing her.”
“To who? You?”
Marcus didn’t answer, knowing the man wouldn’t listen. Instead, he opened the car door.
“You’re eighteen, right? If you touch my daughter, I’ll have you arrested for statutory rape.”
Marcus clutched the doorframe. The thought of ever harming Rose boiled his blood, but the sound of that word infuriated him. “I’d never disrespect Rose. And I’ve done nothing to make you distrust me.”
“Oh? So help me, I’ll catch you one of these days and then have you put away. And even if I don’t, the rumors will spread and you’ll be ostracized from this town. No one wants to be around a sexual deviant. Besides, with your father—”
“Enough. You’ve made your point. I won’t come around your house anymore, I can promise you that.”
“Good.” Mr. Burton turned on his heel. “It’s about time you wised up.”
Marcus slid one foot onto the car mat then said, “But if she comes to me, I won’t turn her away.” With a quick slam of the door, he shoved the gearshift into drive and left the high-browed, judgmental corporate tycoon behind.





Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Book Blitz: Distraction by Angela McPherson



Title: Distraction
Author: Angela McPherson          
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Untold Press

Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours
Blurb:
Aside from the normal changes in her life, college junior, Elle Richards, can always count on her friendship with Tristan. The longing for him to love her back is something she keeps well hidden, even from herself. No matter how many miles apart they are, regular phone calls and texts keep them close…until the day everything changes.
Wide Receiver Tristan Daniels has a good thing going. Much to his, and every single woman’s surprise, he’s in a committed relationship. The possibility of going pro looks more than promising…until his spur of the moment transfer to a rival college is approved. Now, Tristan will be forced to be in the presence of the woman he’s secretly loved for as long as he can remember. Elle.
Being away from one another was enough to keep Tristan and Elle distracted, but angst, confusion, and troubled secrets launches them into a breathless, heart pumping story you won’t want to miss!
     Recommended for mature audiences 18+


Born and currently residing in Midland, Texas, Angela shuffles three busy children (not including her husband) all over the place. She works in a busy pediatric doctor's office as a nurse during the day, and writes at night. She is addicted to coffee——who isn’t? And firmly believes chocolate can fix all——especially chocolate ice cream. She laughs a lot, often at herself and is willing to try anything once (she thinks). When Angela isn’t rushing kids around, working or writing, she’s reading. Other than life experience, Angela turns to a wide variety of music to help spark her creative juices. She loves to dance and sing, though her kids often beg her not to. 

  
Twitter: @abt3mcpherson





Promo Tour: Novel Desire by Genevieve Scholl


First of all, thank you to all of the bloggers for
participating. I really appreciate y’all helping to spread the word about my
baby! ~ Genevieve Scholl



Novel Desire Promo Tour
July 27th – August 1st
Hosted by Author Sandra Love
Title: Novel Desire

Author: Genevieve Scholl

Blurb:

She wrote a plot, that she never expected to
come true.

But then...

David Wilkinson, the head jock of her High School, walked into one of her book
signings and he not only read her book, but wants to know if it's based on him.
Vivienne Miles doesn't know what to say. What would he say when he found out
that she has had a crush on him since eighth grade?

When Viv finds out that she accidentally wrote a love spell in her book and it
was activated on David, she worries that his feelings aren't real. So now, she
has to find a way to break the spell and find out his true feelings... before
her heart falls in love and shatters.

Available on Amazon, or Autographed Paperbacks are available
to order through the author’s website: http://genevievescholl.wix.com/genevievescholl


Praise for Novel Desire:

-         
“There wasn't a dull moment.”
-         
“I could not put it down.”
-         
“So easy to fall in love with her characters.”
-         
“As someone who was a loner and bullied in
school, I could easily relate to Vivienne and I experienced her emotions with
her remembering my own past.”
-         
“It made me feel
like they were right here telling me their story.”
-         
“Best [book] so
far.”
-     
“What a page
turner!”


About the Author:



Author Bio:
I'm just a small town girl with a heart for the country life.
I'm very shy and pretty much a loner, but my writing helps me be more outgoing
and talk to various people that I would otherwise have a hard time approaching.
I don't write for the money or the fame, but rather to tell a story that needs
to be told; whether that is my story or a character's story. As a lot of people
know, from my various interviews, I started writing to express my anger and
hurt over the bullying that I experienced in High School, but eventually I just
realized that I loved to tell stories. I was born in Texas, grew up and still
live in Upstate New York, and want to retire in Ireland.










Teasers:







Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Blog Tour: The Luckiest by Wendy Owens: Review




Title: The Luckiest
Author: Wendy Owens      
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance
Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours
Rating: 4/5 Stars


Synopsis

Once upon a time Mackenzie Phillips thought she’d found her happily ever after. She had married her high school sweetheart and had started her perfect family. But one tragic night Mac’s perfect life was ripped away from her, leaving her beautiful fairy tale existence in ruins.

When everything worth living for is suddenly taken from you, how do you keep going? People told her how lucky she was just to be alive after that night, but she didn’t agree.

Years passed with Mac living in a fog, until another unfortunate turn of events placed her world on its head once again. Now, still carrying the tender wounds of her past, this widow has to face the realities of life again.

Broken and truly alone, she must find work. In walks her new employer, Dean Johnson, a guy who is just broken enough himself, that she thinks he might actually be able to understand her. But Mac soon discovers that that bond with Dean may instead force her to face demons she isn’t yet ready to deal with.



Book Blitz: My Daddy Wears His Art by Kim Carmichael and Solera Winters



Title: My Daddy Wears His Art
Author: Kim Carmichael &  Solera Winters
Genre: Childrens
Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours
Blurb:
When Heather arrives at her first day at a new school with her Dad, the children make fun of her father's tattoos. Wanting to fit in, she keeps a secret from her father. But when her new friend needs help Heather must face her fears of fitting in and risk losing her friendship. This story about acceptance will delight readers of all ages. 


 Kim Carmichael began writing nine years ago when her love of happy endings inspired her to create her own. 

A Southern California native, Kim's contemporary romance combines Hollywood magic with pop culture to create quirky characters set against some of most unique and colorful settings in the world.

With a weakness for designer purses, bad boys and techno geeks, Kim married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep her all her gadgets running and finally admitted handbags were an investment.

Kim is a PAN member of the Romance Writers of America, as well as some small specialty chapters.  A multi-published author, Kim's books can be found on Amazon as well as Barnes & Noble. 

When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.

To find out more about Kim Carmichael visit:



Twitter:  @kimcarmichael4
Solera Winters - From the time Solera learned to read, she's possessed a colorful imagination and the desire to live life to the fullest. In childhood she began penning her take off of Nancy Drew mysteries then graduated to sneaking her mother's romance novels to expand her visions of what is possible. This fueled a wanderlust not only for faraway destinations, but for varied adventures.

My Daddy Wears His Art is her first children's book, but her romances can be found in several anthologies.

To find out more about Solera Winters visit:


Twitter:  @solerawinters


Saturday, July 26, 2014

Review: A Fighter's Desire by L.P. Dover

Title: A Fighter's Desire
Series: Gloves Off
Author: L.P. Dover
Rating: 5/5 Stars

Synopsis

Two is always better than one.

Knowing a fighter’s desires and needs are one thing, but actually experiencing them is another. A Fighter’s Desire gives you not one, but two stories full of hardcore passion, angst, and action that’ll leave you breathless and aching for more.

Part One: Ryley and Camden Jameson, well-known MMA fighters and identical twins, were just as aggressive and passionate in the bed as they were in the ring. They loved a good fight, and that’s exactly what they got when they met Ashleigh Warren. The brothers had a habit of sharing things—including women—and she happened to be the only one they truly craved. However, the problem was getting her to agree to their proposition. It was one she couldn’t refuse, but she knew it wouldn’t be easy to win. Nonetheless, she sure as hell was going to enjoy it.

Part Two: Fighting temptation isn’t easy when you’re constantly around the one person you’ve desired more than any other. Gabriella Reynolds was warned by her brother, MMA Heavyweight Champion Matt Reynolds, to stay away from his friends; they only wanted one thing, and in the end they’d break her heart. She heard it, but the desire to have the one man she couldn’t led her down the forbidden path to pursue him; he also happens to be one of her brother’s best friends. Tyler Rushing can’t deny his attraction to her, and he’s afraid she’ll want more than what he can give her. When he finds out that’s not the case … everything changes. They have no choice but to keep their time a secret, and it’s a secret that’ll stay with them forever.



Review

Ding...Ding...Ding!!!!!  Knock out!!!!!  That's what L.P. Dover this with story.  It was fan-freaking-tastic!!!!  Her books get better and better.  I am always very excited to get my hands on one of her books.  The story was written beautifully and well thought out.  I felt as if I was a part of the story.  I would trade places with these females in a heartbeat just to have these MMA fighters as friends.  I have met them in other books, but when they get a book of their own, I really feel for them.  I have come to care about these characters and what happens to them.   I loved how the story switched POVs.  It was nice to get inside each of their heads and see what they were thinking, especially the MMA fighters.

Part One

Double Trouble and oh boy that is a fact.  But who couldn't love the twins.  Ryley and Camden share everything, including women.  When Ashleigh stepped into the picture, they both wanted her.  She tried to fight past her desires, but being with the twins at the same time, was a moment no one could pass up, not even her.  Camden turned out to be a real piece of work though.  I felt sorry for him, because he keeps everything hidden and has so many regrets.  He has so much anger in him because of that.  Ryley is a sweet guy.  He tried to show Ashleigh that she was more than just a one night stand.  Deep down, I think he really started to care for her.  I love both Ryley and Camden.  I hope they both get their acts together and find the one woman that will tame them both.  

Part Two

This story focuses on Gabriella and Tyler.  Gabriella is Matt's brother, and he warned all the MMA fighters to stay away from her.  They are all afraid of him so of course they do.  Matt is very protective of his sister and I love that about him.  Tyler has changed in this story.  We all knew him as a real nice guy, but all that fame got to his head, and now he is like Ryley and Camden.  Not into commitments.  They want to keep having their fun.  I am really hoping Tyler goes back to his old self, because these two really seem to care about each other.  I also want to point out how I love that we finally get to see Gabriella fighting!!!!  Finally, a woman that kicks some butt in the ring!!!!!  There was a scare between Ashleigh, Ryley and Colin in this book.  Everything supposedly turned out fine with it, but to me something still seems off.  I kinda hope that the scare comes true!!!

A Fighter's Desire was a fantastic book that had me hooked from beginning to end.  Each part left off with a cliffhanger that definitely left me wanting more.  My only complaint, if you want to call it a complaint, is that I wish it wasn't in two parts.  I love how L.P. gave each main character their own book.  I wanted more of Ashleigh and the twins, and Gabriella and Tyler.  I know I'll get more in the next book, but I wanted more now!!!!  So that is a compliment as well!!!! This is a book that I highly recommend!!!!  Everyone should read it!!!  I know I will reread it in the near future!!!

Friday, July 25, 2014

Release Day Blitz: Sanctum by Cameo Renae


Title: Sanctum (The After Light Saga #2)
Author: Cameo Renae
Genre: YA Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian
Publisher: CHBB
Cover Design: Regina Wamba at Mae I Design Photography
Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours


Blurb:
The Arvy threat worsens each day. They continue to destroy the hive’s vital fuel resources, leaving us with one option— evacuate to the largest government bunker, located in South Dakota. The injured hive members are moved as first priority, but a disastrous event occurs on the way to our drop-off zone. We find ourselves in a ghost town, surrounded by spiteful, revenge filled Arvies. Chaos ensues and our death toll rises. Just when we think the end has come, unsuspected help arrives. We are rescued and brought to an underground bunker. They call it Sanctum. With no way of reaching outside help, we must depend on each other to reach our pick-up zone, thirty miles away. If we don’t make it in time, we will be left for dead. Time is ticking. My name is Abigail Park. I am a survivor.


My family is what keeps my heart beating, and my world a happy place to be.

I love reading great books that whisk me away from reality, even if for a little while. :) Writing is my passion. I love creating new worlds and new characters, and taking wondrous adventures with them.

In My Dreams & Hidden Wings were both recently published through Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing. Descent (A Hidden Wings novella) will be released May 15, 2013, and Broken Wings (Book 2 in the Hidden Wings Series) will be released June 1, 2013.

One day I will find my magic wardrobe, and ride away on my magical unicorn... Until then... I'll keep writing! ;)




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