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November 13, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday (24)

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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?


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Published on November 13, 2013 06:05

November 12, 2013

Book Tours: Starter Day Party Creche

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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...

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Published on November 12, 2013 04:16

November 11, 2013

Book Review: Engines of the Broken World by Jason Vanhee

17343401Title: 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...

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Published on November 11, 2013 16:11

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (41)

itsmondayIt’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...
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Published on November 11, 2013 05:48

November 10, 2013

Release Day Party Liberty’s Torch

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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

front coverTitle: 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...

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Published on November 10, 2013 16:46

Book Review: Lurker by Gary Fry

18626364Title: Lurker


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...

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Published on November 10, 2013 16:44

November 9, 2013

Book Review: The Playmaker by Dakota Madison

Playmaker Front SmallTitle: The Playmaker


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,...

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Published on November 09, 2013 16:37

November 8, 2013

Book Review: Fire on Ice by Dakota Madison

Fire on Ice Front SmallTitle: Fire on Ice


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...

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Published on November 08, 2013 16:08

November 7, 2013

Book Tours: Starter Day Party Simon’s Choice

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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...

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Published on November 07, 2013 16:58

Book Review: When Dreamers Wake by J.E. and M. Keep

When Dreamers WakeTitle: When Dreamers Wake


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...

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Published on November 07, 2013 16:29