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June 11, 2013
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Published on June 11, 2013 00:00
June 10, 2013
COVER REVEAL - STAR STRUCK by Amber Garza


Author: Amber GarzaRelease Date: June 15thGenre: Contemporary Romance / New AdultLength: 300 pagesPublisher: Amber GarzaPresented by: As You Wish ToursBook Trailer
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Beckett is afraid that Star will stand in the way of his dream. However, she may be the one person who can make his dream come true.
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I don’t go for bad boys, or rockers.And I don’t believe in love at first sight.Until I see Beckett.And things only get worse when I hear him sing.There is no one like him.The problem is that he wants nothing to do with me.And I know I should stay away from him.It’s the smart thing to do. Only when it comes to Beckett I don’t want to do the smart thing. He makes me want to take a risk. I just hope he decides to take a risk on me too.


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Published on June 10, 2013 00:30
COVER REVEAL - DANCE FOR ME by Helena Newbury


Author: Helena NewburySeries: Fenbrook Academy #1Genre: New Adult RomancePublisher: Foster & BlackRelease Date: July 1stBlurb/SynopsisNatasha is one of the most promising dancers at the prestigious Fenbrook Academy for the Performing Arts and she’s just landed a life-changing audition. But no one knows the guilt she carries...or the damage it makes her inflict on herself when she’s alone.Darrell is a multi-millionaire designer at 25. But past traumas have pushed him into isolation and the intense pressure of his work has brought him to the edge of burnout. Seeking inspiration, he sees Natasha dance and hires her as his muse.As she dances for him, the two become entwined in a passionate but troubled relationship. He starts to see the pain inside her and helps her gradually lower her defenses...but Darrell has demons of his own. Can two broken people save each other? Or will the darkness they’re hiding consume them both?Book Links
Goodreads Author Info I’m a New Adult Romance author who loves writing about what happens when love and dreams collide with the real world. I wrote my first novel, Dance for Me, in daily chunks in a very busy, very noisy coffee shop, which meant I had to order a black Americano every hour, on the hour, to keep my seat and wound up wired on caffeine most days. Unlike some of my characters, I can’t dance.
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Published on June 10, 2013 00:00
June 6, 2013
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Which "bad boy" revs your motor? Is he a hero? Villain? A secondary character?Show those boys off June 7th-June 17th in the "Bad Boys" of Romance Giveaway Hop hosted by herding cats & burning soup, Rantings of a Reading Addict and author Blue Remy!So, while we're talking bad boys, I'll share my favorite with you right now! Ready? None other than the bad ass King himself: Gerard Butler has played both bad boy and sexy lover. From King Leonidas in the movie 300 to Sexy lover in P.S. I Love you to real bad boy in RockNRolla and let's not forget the Phantom in Phantom of The Opera. And from the very first word I wrote for Whisper Cape, he was my inspiration for my character Gerry, Maia's lover and Addison's boss/uncle in Whisper Cape and Reflections . I listened to him sing Music of The Night while writing Whisper Cape


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Published on June 06, 2013 21:00
June 5, 2013
INTERVIEW GIVEAWAY - TODAY ONLY by D. Love


Published: May 11, 2013
Editor: Lizzy Ford
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In life, there are times you are granted a miracle. It may not be the one you wanted exactly, but it will be the one you need. It will prepare you for the next step in your journey and help you learn to accept the life you are given, even if that life can be heartbreaking.

My Interview with DerindaHi, Derinda, I’m so glad you could join me today. I know your fans are eager to learn a little bit about you, I know I am. So, let's just jump right in with question number 1.
1. When did you decide you wanted to write a novel? Well, it was on my mind for a while. The actual action of writing started about 6 months ago.
2. Is there any message in your novel that you hope to convey to your readers? There is so much that I hope people take from this book. I hope that they will know that with love you can conquer the hardest tasks in life. I hope that people will learn to see all the beauty life has to offer, as well as the importance of family, memories and support. Most of all, value what we have in "Today Only".
3. Is there anything unique about the setting for your book? The setting of this book was mainly in the "home" which was filled with so much love and strength. The part of going to Nashville was an important part for me to add, because it will be a memory that I will carry in my heart forever.
4. Do your characters seem real to you? Can you relate to their story in any way that you would like to share with your fans? My characters seem very real to me, I spent months talking to them in my head lol.
5. Do your characters remind you of anyone in particular? These characters absolutely remind me of many of my friends. I used some my friends as cameo's in this story. I might of added to their demeanor a tad but they kept the same quality of some of my friends.
6. Does your heroine have any of yourself in her? If so, what features are those? The heroine Rye, does not have any features of me. However she does have features and personality of someone very close to me.
7. Do your characters change throughout the course of the story? I would say no, they certainly go through changes, but they maintain strength and courage from start to finish.
8. Was any part of the book difficult to write or make you feel uncomfortable? The ending was the hardest part to write for me. It actually made me bed sick and a emotional wreck for days. I was so bad that my family asked me to change the ending.
9. Was there any particular song or song track that inspired Today Only?Not the kind you are referring no, however it was a song of someone's heart that inspired so much of this story.
10. Today Only has a gorgeous cover. Can tell us how you chose the picture? I am so happy to answer this question. My cover was so important to me and this story. I worked so closely with Airicka Phoenix to make sure it was perfect. I asked Airicka to design this cover with as much "simplicity" as possible. Of course I wanted beauty. When she sent the photo over for me to look at, I actually had her crop a lot. The flower was the most important part. A symbol of how fragile life really is.
11. When you write, are you a plotter or a panster?I guess I lean toward the pantser side of the spectrum, however I would be better described as a heart'er. (Made that word up) I simply write using my heart as the pencil, if that makes any sense.
12. How long did it take you to write Today Only? It took me about 3 months, the ending is what took the longest.
13. What’s in store for the future. Any other books in the works? Yes, but that is all I can say at this time :)
14. Can you describe your writing workspace? If you work at a desk, what is on your desk right now. My writing place was everywhere LOL I literally would lay in bed picking up phone and sending a text to myself, of story line. Whenever thoughts would come in my head I was writing. My laptop was my new purse, it went everywhere with me. Fun StuffWhite or Red Wine?I do not drink. So I choose teas (hope that is ok) LOL
Favorite Ice Cream?Oh my. I love ice cream. My favorite is praline pecan
Favorite Food?ALL Food, I really love food hahahhahaha....although I would have to say I love Chicken and dumplings with mashed potatoes. Does this mean you are going to cook for me Susan :)
I would love to cook for you, if I can find a good recipe for dumplings. LOL That would mean you'd have to come to my house for a visit. Which would be totally awesome!
Favorite place to read?I think my favorite place to read is in my sitting room.
Derinda, thank you for sharing your most inner secrets with us today.
Dear Susan,
Thank you so much Susan! I look forward to seeing your post and so honored you are doing this for me.
Love Derinda
Please enjoy this Excerpt from Today Only that Derinda has graciously shared with us.I cross to the area that Jett has claimed for his garden. He appears to be in the zone as he works, oblivious to everything."Good morning," I call. Jett throws dirt in the air and screams like Em. "Good grief! You scared me to death, Rye!" he exclaims, turning.I try to apologize but am laughing so hard, my ribs start hurting. I sit down. When his surprise wears off, Jett laughs as well. It takes me a few minutes to recover."So, tell me, Jett," I say when I’m able to breathe and speak again, "what is the importance of a garden?" "It’s the healthy way to live," is all he says. "Hmmmm," I reply. There’s got to be more. Any other day, I’d probably ask him more questions. But right now, I’m completely captivated by his work – and his body. He’s always in a t-shirt. Sweat makes it cling to his upper body, outlining the muscles of his wide back. Tracing the definition of each muscle would take me all day, but I would definitely accept the job. He’s the sexiest man I’ve ever seen, and the kindest. He’s pretty much perfect."You wanna help me, or just stare at my ass all day?" he asks, twisting to see me.


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Published on June 05, 2013 00:00
May 30, 2013
Witchling by Ari Harper



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Nera is a normal teenage girl living in Ireland, or so she thought until she discovers the family secret.. Now her world is forever changed.
Descended from a long line of witches, she discovers is the one who has to stop the curse that has taken the life of every girl before her.And if that isn't enough, she must learn to use magic from the man called Bones. He is the son of Mari, Queen of the Witches...and a god. It is Bones who has been entrusted to teach her the skills she needs to stay alive, which wouldn't be so bad if he didn't have an uncanny knack for pushing her buttons.Can Nera succeed and resist the charms of the man who gets under her skin at every opportunity?Book LinksAll Romance eBooks AmazonBookstrandGoodreads
Author Bio Ari Harper never wanted to grow up.To offset the limitations of growing old ungracefully, she created her own set of unique worlds where she can be and do whatever she wants. God, demons and witches surround Ari while she spins her magic, mainly doing what they tell her to do.She likes to work amongst chaos when given a choice, which is good because she is generally surrounded by children, all clamoring for attention. Some of them end up in her stories, some of them even get to die grisly deaths or be cast away to another realm.Her favorite pet is a big black Labrador, Hugo. He stars as himself in the Curse of Kin series as Nera's faithful hound.Media Links
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Excerpt
"Witches did and still do exist. You know that wherever there is good there must also be evil to balance it out." He paused, took a deep breath, then continued. "That can take many forms, witches only being one of them. Not all witches are evil obviously, but Edrith O'Reilly was very evil. When Pria planned to elope with Edrith's youngest son, she placed a curse on them. She cursed me, and she cursed her own son. I know this is a lot to take in, Nera, but what I have told you is true. That is exactly what happened.""Come on, Jasper. You really don't expect me, us, to believe this, do you?" It couldn't be true, yet parts of his story were settling into my heart and mind already, as if the words had been waiting to find a resting place within me."Yes, girl dear, I do," Jasper replied, gazing at me. "How did your daughter die, Jasper?" Sully asked, obviously remembering the other dream that I had constantly."Edrith slit her throat with a sword, Sully."I felt the bile rise in my own throat and pressed my hand to my mouth in an effort to stop it. Breathe, I told myself, just breathe. I squeezed my eyes tight and fought for control. I could feel a hand on my knee, and when I looked up, Jasper was kneeling on the floor in front of me, his gaze full of pain."Was that the other dream you were having?" His beautiful blue eyes were shadowed and troubled.I nodded my head. The words stuck in my mind, the bile forcing its way up my throat. I pushed past him and ran for the downstairs bathroom in the hallway. I leaned over and retched into the bowl. I gripped onto the sides to stop myself from collapsing to the floor. My knees had gone weak, and cold sweat was running down my face. I couldn't control the shaking and was past caring. Neither my body nor my mind could accept what I had heard. It wasn't possible. How could it be that Jasper is 800 years old and I am reliving his daughter's death on a nightly basis? No, it is not possible.There was a light tap on the door, and Brie tiptoed in with a damp cloth in her hands. Her mouth was set into a grim line. She watched me as I struggled to stand and then handed me the cloth. I leaned against the basin, unsteady on my feet. I wiped my face and hands and looked up at her, my gaze searching her face for any trace of sympathy."I'm really going crazy, aren't I?" I hung my head, suddenly not wanting to see the pity in her eyes."I don't think you are," she replied, her voice gentle. She ran her hand down my arm before I pulled away. "I think what Jasper is saying is true. Why don't you come back into the library and we can discuss it more.""You're kidding, right," I scoffed at her, ignoring the shocked look on her face. "You don't seriously believe this stuff. Does he look that old to you?" I leaned on the basin until the ground stopped moving under my feet."No, he doesn't." Brie brushed her hair back from her face and then licked her lips at the reflection in the mirror over my shoulder. "But he said that was part of the curse, Nera. Just listen to him before you decide you're crazy and he is lying.""Whatever." I threw the cloth into the sink and pushed past her out of the bathroom.Jasper and Sully looked up when I stalked back into the room. Brie followed me and hurried to sit with Sully on the couch. I opted to stand beside the fireplace, my arms folded."I don't believe you," I said, knowing that with the hitch in my voice I didn't sound convincing. I was acting like a petulant bitch, but I couldn't help it. The way the day was shaping up called for my worst side to come out and play and I really didn't care."Before you make up your mind, there's more, Nera." He pursed his lips, then continued. "When there is a curse, there is always a way out of that curse. Each third generation since that time has had one female child that has the ability to break the spell. Not all have had the faith in themselves or believed in me enough to do so. Maybe their connection wasn't close enough," he shrugged. "I don't really know. But you are third generation. You are stronger than any other female that has come forward. Because of who you are, Nera, you are the one."Jasper watched me closely while I tried to process the information that he had given me. I nibbled on my bottom lip and pulled at my hair. "What are you trying to tell me?" I asked him."When you were born, I knew who you were." A small smile hovered on his lips. "You were born with a caul, a part of the birthing membrane, on your head, and that makes you a Caulbearer, girl dear. In the world of magic, this marks the child as unique and powerful, usually with psychic gifts, like second sight and the ability to soul journey. But we can talk about that later.""Does that mean Nera is a witch?" Brie asked, her eyes wide as she looked at me, her face lighting up."I guess that depends on your definition of a witch," Jasper replied. "I believe there are people in this world who have special abilities. Some call themselves witches, some don't. It's just the way you perceive something, I suppose.""So what does she have to do with the whole curse thing, then?" Sully asked.Jasper's gazed met mine before he answered. "She is the one that can stop the curse and let me die.""Are you crazy, Jasper? How can you even think I would let you die?" I jumped to my feet, the horror of what he was saying slamming into me. I paused for a breath, the fear gripping my chest like a vice which made such a simple task difficult. It was too much for me. I turned and fled to the kitchen and threw open the door to the garden. I gulped down a breath of cool air and lurched over to a grassy patch and sank to the ground. Hugo walked over to me and licked my hand before sitting down in front of me, his soulful brown gaze on my face."Oh, Hugo, what is going on?" I cried, pushing my face into his fur. Cradling his head in my arms for comfort, I leaned against his huge body. I felt movement, and Brie and Sully sat down beside me. They reached out and wrapped their arms around me. Most of what Jasper had told us was hard to believe, but what if it was true? Parts of my brain screamed at me that it was possible, but parts still balked at the idea of witches, gods, and demons—especially so close to someone I loved."Do you believe what Jasper said?" Sully leaned forward. He picked a blade of grass and ran it through his fingers before looking at me again."Do you think it could be possible?""I really don't know." I sighed, rubbing the back of my hand over my face. "It seems so farfetched.""But it could be true." Brie leaned her chin on my shoulder. "What if you really are what he says you are? I've always said there was something special about you. Everyone thinks so, not just Sully and me.""Yeah, Connor thinks I'm special, so special he wants to grope me every time he sees me," I scoffed."Stop being so pigheaded. You know you have something that no one else has. Do you really think we would hang out with you if you were normal?" Brie joked. Her smile faded quickly when I looked at her, and she pulled away from me."I know you are trying to make me feel better, and I do appreciate it, I really do. But if this is even halfway true… It's so much to take in." Just pull yourself together, girl. This is getting you nowhere, tears over, deal with it.

Published on May 30, 2013 00:30
May 29, 2013
My Review of Falling To Pieces by Amber Garza
I fell in love with Falling To Pieces.

Title: falling to piecesAuthor: Amber GarzaRelease Date: March 25, 2013Genre: Contemporary Romance
My Review
This was the first novel I’ve read by Amber Garza and won’t be the last. Falling To Pieces is a sweet story of how one little white lie can change the way people think about you or someone you care about. It was a harmless lie at first, only one meant to protect, not to harm, but for Asher and Ivy, the consequences of what transpired could ruin their relationship before it even has a chance to begin.
I liked Ivy and Asher. They were just your average every day young adults trying to find their way in the world. I say young adult, but to me anyone under 30 is young adult. They were college age and they weren’t perfect, they weren’t special and they had their share of problems just like most young people have. They were just two young people who happened to live in the town right next to the one I live in, so I really enjoyed reading about some of the places and settings. Places and settings that I sometimes take for granted. It was nice of Amber to remind me what wonderful little towns there are around here.
The relationship between Asher and his mother wasn’t the greatest, but I suppose that was because of the lie. Asher had been away at college and was home for the summer, visiting his mom and brother, and that was part of the story that kept it real, the fact that she loved him and wanted what she thought was best for her son, and of course, he didn’t see it that way.
Amber knows how to keep the suspense flowing because we really don’t know what the lie is or why until very close to the end, which kept me turning the page because all the while, the story leading up to it is great. Falling To Pieces is a sweet contemporary love story with a touch of unfortunate realism that makes it very heartfelt.
falling to pieces get 5 shinning stars from me so what are you waiting for? Go get your copy today! Available at Amazon in digital and print formats.

Published on May 29, 2013 15:04
May 27, 2013
NEW COVERS FOR WHISPER CAPE AND REFLECTIONS
Just a minor change but a big improvement IMHO. Here are the new print covers for Whisper Cape and Reflections
Both new covers are available now at Amazon and Barnes N Noble




Both new covers are available now at Amazon and Barnes N Noble

Published on May 27, 2013 12:09
May 25, 2013
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Published on May 25, 2013 05:00
May 23, 2013
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Published on May 23, 2013 10:13