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November 13, 2013
Waiting on Wednesday (24)
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill from Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases bloggers are eagerley anticipating. These can be debut novels, sequels, eBooks,…as long as they aren’t released yet.
Click HERE to view all my ‘Waiting on Wednesday‘ posts.
I’m waiting for…
Of Breakable Things by A. Lynden Rolland
Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
What are you waiting for this week?

November 12, 2013
Book Tours: Starter Day Party Creche
I’m happy to host a starter day party today for Creche, a fantasy / paranormal romance novel. I’ll be featuring an excerpt on my blog during the tour. Stay tuned, and meanwhile, visit the other bloggers!
Tour Schedule
November 12th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
November 12th: Book Excerpt @ Stories of Romance
November 14th: Author Interview @ The Single Librarian
November 16th: Book Excerpt and Giveaway @ Krystal’s Enchanting Reads
November 17th: Book Review and Excerpt @ Penny for Them
Novem...
November 11, 2013
Book Review: Engines of the Broken World by Jason Vanhee
Title: Engines of the Broken World
Author: Jason Vanhee
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Post-Apocalyptic, Horror
Rating: 5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Merciful Truth and her brother, Gospel, have just pulled their dead mother into the kitchen and stowed her under the table. It was a long illness, and they wanted to bury her—they did—but it’s far too cold outside, and they know they won’t be able to dig into the frozen ground. The Mi...
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (41)
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
The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines
She Walks in Darkness by Evangeline Walton
Forgotten Burial by Jodi Foster
Currently Rea...
November 10, 2013
Release Day Party Liberty’s Torch
We’re thrilled to celebrate the release day of young adult dystopian novel, “Liberty’s Torch” today. You can get your copy of the novel from Amazon today!
You can also buy your copy on B&N, Smashwords or Amazon
About Liberty’s Torch
Author: Janet McNulty
Genre: YA Dystopian
All it takes is one spark to ignite the flame of liberty.
Six months have passed since Dana and Kenny parted. Forced to live as a wanderer, Dana discovers a crashed drone and learns of the chaos within Dyst...
Book Review: Lurker by Gary Fry
Author: Gary Fry
Genre: Dark Fiction, Horror, Novella
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Meg and Harry have retreated to a remote cottage on the northeast coast of England to recuperate from the mental and physical stress of losing their baby. While exploring the ancient coastal landscape, Meg chances upon eighteenth-century quarry mines reclaimed by nature. But birds and butterflies aren’t all she finds.
When a youn...
November 9, 2013
Book Review: The Playmaker by Dakota Madison
Author: Dakota Madison
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
THE PLAYMAKER is Part Two of the FIRE ON ICE series.
Kian Kavanagh, Mr. Fire on Ice, has just been called up to play hockey for the NHL’s new expansion team in Seattle. Finally playing in the NHL is a dream come true…except for one thing. Kian has to leave Northern Arizona and the love of his life,...
November 8, 2013
Book Review: Fire on Ice by Dakota Madison
Author: Dakota Madison
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Sports
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
He’s Fire on Ice and she’s afraid to get burned again…
“You always think a guy is going to be different until he’s not.”
Firestorm Center Kian Kavanagh dominates the ice like a rock star dominates the stage. He’s the hottest new player to be recruited for the Firestorm, a newly establish...
November 7, 2013
Book Tours: Starter Day Party Simon’s Choice
I’m thrilled to host a starter day party today for contemporary, drama novel “Simon’s Choice”. I’ll be reviewing the book on November 24. Stay tuned for the review and, in the mean time, visit the other tour stops!
Tour Schedule
November 8th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
November 8th: Book Excerpt @ Stories of Romance
November 10th: Author Interview @ Cassidy Crimson’s Blog
November 12th: Book Excerpt @ Sylv Jenkin’s Blog
November 14th: Book Review @ Forever Book Lover
November 16th: Book Exc...
Book Review: When Dreamers Wake by J.E. and M. Keep
Authors: J.E. and M. Keep
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Erotic Romance
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
The Old Gods have risen and moved on, leaving Earth in ruins.
Leon liked that just fine.
He got along better after the collapse of society, and has his own vision for how things should be run: with him in charge of his own fate, with many lovers beneath him...