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January 19, 2015
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (52)
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. It’s where book bloggers gather to talk about what books they read and reviewed last week, what books they’re currently reading and what books they’re planning to read. This is a great way for me to plan my reading week, and to take a sneak peek at what others are reading.
Finished Reading
Helter Skelter: Part One of Shocking Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi
Bootleg Cove by Devin Govaere
The Dagger in the...
January 17, 2015
Book Review: Love Garage (Love Brothers #1) by Liz Crowe
Title: Love Garage
Author: Liz Crowe
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4 stars
Goodreads Link: Goodreads
PRE ORDER: Amazon
Antony Love is the quintessential responsible oldest brother of a boisterous, Italian/Irish family, placed in charge at a young age by his parents who are busy running the family business. He manages his siblings with a fair but iron hand, until his life is shattered by personal tragedy leaving him the shell of the man he once was.
When outspoken matriarch Lindsay Halloran Lov...
January 15, 2015
Release Day Party Valentine’s Day is Murder
Today is the release for cozy mystery “Valentine’s Day is Murder”. Happy release day!
Book Excerpt
Under the Jamaican Moonlight
For a man who had given up on love, dining under the Ocho Rios’ moon reaffirmed that all things are possible. Jimmy Voigt sat across from Meredith, a woman who, just a couple months back, had been a stranger. She carried the black evening dress she wore elegantly, its straps loose and dangling over her shoulders. In the candlelight and a beautiful setting such as this,...
January 13, 2015
Book Tours: Starter Day Party You Own Me
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for new adult psychological romance “You Own Me”. The tour runs from January 14 to February 14. I’ll review the book on February 6. Stay tuned, and in the mean time, enjoy visiting the other tour stops!
Tour Schedule
January 14th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
January 15th: Promo Post @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
January 16th: Book Excerpt @ Nat’s Book Nook
January 17th: Promo Post @ Bookish Madness
January 18th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book F...
January 12, 2015
Book Review: The Kiss of a Rose by Augustina van Hoven
Title: The Kiss of a Rose
Author: Augustina Van Hoven
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
A DISTANT PAST
In 1882, Rose Van Buren loved the wrong man and paid for it with her life. Now, more than a century later, the angel Gabriel has granted her another shot at living. In exchange, she must convince a smart, handsome, up-and-coming lawyer to set aside his lofty ambitions.
A FUTUR...
Book Tours: Starter Day Party Waiting on Justin
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for new adult novel “Waiting on Justin”. The tour runs from January 12 to February 12. I will also review the book on January 24. Stay tuned for the review, and in the mean time, visit the other tour stops.
Tour Schedule
January 12th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
January 12th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book Fairy
January 13th: Book Excerpt @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
January 14th: Book Excerpt and Giveaway @ 100 Pages A Day
January 16th: Book...
January 11, 2015
Book Tours: Starter Day Party The Fire Mages
I’m hosting the starter day party for the book tour for epic fantasy adventure / romance “The Fire Mages”. The tour runs from January 11 to January 25. I’ll review the book on January 25. Stay tuned for the review, and in the mean time, visit the other tour stops.
Tour Schedule
January 11th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
January 11th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book Fairy
January 14th: Guest Post @ Illusions of Intimacy
January 16th: Book Excerpt @ Bayou Book Junkie
January 17th: Author Interview @...
January 10, 2015
Guest Post The Legend of Waterhole Branch
I’m hosting a guest post today by Lucas Wright, author of “The Legend of Waterhole Branch”.
MY INSPIRATION FOR WRITING A NOVEL
Guest post by author, Lucas Wright
My inspiration for writing a book was simple. Primitive even. It was to impress women and make money. That is essentially the basis for all my decisions in life: women and money. Hell, if it wasn’t for the desire of women and money, I would be probably be a high school baseball coach catching fly balls on a sunny afternoon, living in a...
Book Review: Telemachus and Homer by Scott Locke
Title: Telemachus and Homer
Author: Scott Locke
Genre: YA Fantasy
Age Group: Young Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions on exchange for an honest review.
For every boy who grew up in his father’s shadow and every girl who has been underestimated, there comes a time to look within themselves to see if they have the strength to meet the challenges of the lives. For Telemachus this time arrives soon after Odysseus returns from his twenty year absence,...
Book Review: Nanovision by Paul T. Harry
Title: Nanovision
Author: Paul Harry
Genre: YA Science fiction / Fantasy
Age Group: Young Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Daniel Raye was only sixteen when he walked in on a mob hit against his father. Brutally beaten and left for dead, Daniel awakens in a hospital to find himself blind and with no memory of the hit. Placed in the FBI’s witness protection program, Daniel is relocated to Northern California whe...
