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November 19, 2013
Book Review: Shelf Life (The Publicist #2) by Christina George
Title: Shelf Life (The Publicist #2)
Author: Christina George
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 4,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
The story only an insider could tell.
Publishing: An industry of out-of-control of egos, unrealistic expectations, and books with the shelf life of milk.
This is Kate’s world, but for how long?
When one of Kate Mitchell’s star authors is carted away in handcuffs, she thinks...
Book Review: Shelf Life (The Publicisit #2) by Christina George
Title: Shelf Life (The Publicist #2)
Author: Christina George
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 4,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
The story only an insider could tell.
Publishing: An industry of out-of-control of egos, unrealistic expectations, and books with the shelf life of milk.
This is Kate’s world, but for how long?
When one of Kate Mitchell’s star authors is carted away in handcuffs, she thinks...
November 18, 2013
Guest Post John Holt Book Tour
I’m hosting a guest post today for the book tour for author John Holt. The guest post talks about marketing. Without further ado, I’ll leave the word to John Holt.
MARKETING
So after months, if not years, of toil and trouble, your epic is at long last completed, and is ready to be released on the world. You have had the good fortune to find a publisher prepared to bring it into print for you, or you have gone down the Self Published route. Either way it is there, for sale. Pretty soon you will...
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (42)
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
A Taste of Blood Wine by Freda Warrington
Simon’s Choice by Charlotte Castle
Getting Lost (The Island #1) by Marie Morgan
C...
November 17, 2013
Book Review: Shattered by C.S. Kane
Title: Shattered
Author: C.S. Kane
Genre: Dark Fiction, Horror, Novella
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 3,5 stars
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Stacey’s fiance Liam has just landed a new job in the city, and the young couple is forced to move into a low-budget flat in a seedy neighborhood. It’s not the the dream house they imagined, but it’s well within their price range and a short distance from Stacey’s graduate school.
Soon after they move in, however, Stacey be...
Book Tours: Starter Day Party The Muse
I’m happy to host a starter day party today for multicultural mystery romance novel “The Muse”. I’ll be reviewing the book on November 22nd. Stay tuned for the review and meanwhile, visit the other tour stops.
Tour Schedule
November 18th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
November 18th: Book Excerpt @ Stories of Romance
November 20th: Guest Post @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
November 22nd: Book Review @ I Heart Reading
November 24th: Book Excerpt @ The Single Librarian
November 25th: Promo Post @ Book...
November 16, 2013
Book Review: The Dragon Within by Cindy Lyle
Title: The Dragon Within
Author: Cindy Lyle
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Deep within the mortal world of Eiddoril, war rages and the blood of innocents flows freely. Once protected by the four elements—Earth, Fire, Water and Air—Eiddoril was a peaceful, beautiful land. Now, after three hundred years of being ravaged by an evil lord and abandoned by their creators, the people and land are dying.
In...
November 14, 2013
Book Review: The Goddess and The Great Beast by Adrian Gross
Title: The Goddess and The Great Beast
Author: Adrian Gross
Genre: Supernatural, Thriller
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 4,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
1942: a bored British soldier in Baghdad; a beautiful Babylonian Goddess; a sacred marriage unconsummated.
Five years later, in a dreary post-war London, the Goddess must be satisfied.
Can anyone save her demobbed consort from eternal torment?
Or eternal bliss?
Can he save hi...
November 13, 2013
Release Day Party Halfway Hidden
We’re celebrating the release day party today for contemporary adult / erotic romance novel, “Halfway Hidden”.
Get your own copy of this novella on Amazon now!
Read an excerpt
“You new in town?” She leaned on the counter, resting her chin on her hand.
The stranger looked at her through dark green eyes and placed the bottle down in front of him. His lips were damp with beer, foam clinging to them like jetsam to a wave. He licked it away with a swipe of his tongue.
“I’ve got some business in Addison...
Book Review: The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines
Title: The Vincent Boys
Author: Abbi Glines
Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Age Group: New Adult
Rating: 3,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Ashton is getting tired of being good, of impressing her parents and playing ideal girlfriend to Sawyer Vincent. Sawyer is perfect, a regular Prince Charming, but when he leaves town for the summer, it’s his cousin Beau who catches Ashton’s eye. Beau is the sexiest guy she’s ever seen, and even though he’s dangerous, Ashton is drawn to him.
Beau loves his cousin...
