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Lucky Devil Review

Author: Cat MillerSeries: A Lucky Devil (Book 1)Genre: Adult Contemporary RomancePublisher: Self – Published Release Date: Dec 8 2015 Edition/Formats: eBook


ABOUT THE BOOK
In Sin City, Luc Christianson is the king of all things wicked. He’s a ruthless hotel and casino owner with an aversion to gamblers who risk more than they can afford to lose. His members only gambling and entertainment club caters to wealthy and occasionally careless Vegas regulars. In Luc's world there's no pity for the reckless when it’s time to up the ante.
Everly Parker is risking it all to save her family from ruin. Her father, an alcoholic with a gambling addiction, wagers the family cattle ranch on a game of cards and loses. It’s up to Everly to find a way to get back her family’s legacy.
Everly’s confrontation with the striking illegal club owner who now owns the ranch goes from bad to worse when she dares him to play her for the ranch. Winner takes all. She makes the tragic mistake of betting the one thing she can’t afford to lose. Herself.



Criminals. High stakes gambling. A bit of mystery, hot and steamy scenes, and romance. Now this is my kind of book to read. Very intriguing. I stayed up late reading this. It was worth it!!
So Everly Parker was kept in the dark about her fathers gambling debt until it was too late. Her brother Mills is stressed about the whole thing but can't leave the ranch this time of year to deal with it all. So it's up to Everly to try and save the family's future. 
She meets Luc, Lucifer Christianson, the "criminal mobster" who preys on defenseless people. The "bad guy" who runs a Hotel/Casino that has some shady business on the side. She thinks she has him pegged. Or does she? Being kind of nosey she starts poking around to find out more about the guy who's "ruined" her family's future. Turns out there's a bit more to him than that...
I am totally crushing on Luc myself here. He's smart and sexy and a business genius. I'd definitely read everything he ever puts in front of me. Hahaha. He has a big heart and was raised the right way by a woman who loved him dearly. He has issues but come on, who doesn't? He did make me so mad a few times that I almost threw my kindle and had to be talked down off that ledge lol. 
Everly is a spunky one and I think the name he gives her suits her just right. Hard to believe a simple girl from a ranch can make so much trouble in Las Vegas of all places!!! She made Hell a lot more interesting for everyone around.
The "relationship" these two begin with is not your average boy meets girl story. There were bumps in that Vegas road. All the way. But they learned that people can change and you make yourself better everyday. For yourself and for the people in your life and I loved that they found a way to keep things going for the time they had together. 
The story was fabulous. The characters are great. The story was different and kept me reading. I have new "friends" from Vegas now lol. I highly recommend you pick this up ASAP!!! I give it.....



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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author.
I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and now I live not far from my birth place in Perry Hall, Maryland. I have two teenage daughters and a man that keep me busy when I'm not working full-time as a Certified Medical Coder. I'm an avid reader and I love all genre of romantic fiction from historical to contemporary to paranormal. Sleeping has always been a problem for me so most nights I can be found in the living room reading or writing instead of in bed like the rest of the world. I don't watch television. It's not a conscious decision, it just never occurs to me to turn it on when I have books to read and writing to do. It can actually be a hazard, because I never know what the weather will be until I look outside and I have to rely on my kids and coworkers for local and world news. I love creating the characters you love and love to hate. My characters remind me of people I know and people I wish I had never known.
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Authors Korner with Teresa Mummert

Hiya all!! It's Monday, so that means it's Authors Korner here on the blog... and today, we are featuring one of my favorite authors! The fabulous Teresa Mummert!!! Give me a moment, I have to fan myself... I'm totally fangirling over here. Teresa is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of about a bizillion books, but she's also an all around sweetheart that makes me laugh daily! So in book... she's good people :) Take a look below at a few of Teresa's favorite things!!



Top 10 Songs
1. Take me to Church – Hozier
2. Say Something – A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera
3. Black Water – Doobie Brothers
4. Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
5. Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
6. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
7. In My Veins – Andrew Belle
8. Let Her Go – Passenger
9. Coal War – Joshua James
10. Give Me Love – Ed Sheeran

Favorite Movie
Fear starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg

Favorite TV Shows
Sons of Anarchy
Weeds
The Office
The Fall


YOUR Favorite Books
Vacant by Lya Lively (releasing soon)

Person that you would most want to meet and have dinner with and why?
Neil Degrasse Tyson so I could pick his brain about the universe.



Here's how you enter the giveaway.  Teresa and I are turning the tables on you, the readers. We have a question for you. Answer the question in the comments section and next sunday, 12/13th we'll pick one of you to win an ecopy of her latest hit, The Good Girls !!

Author Biography Teresa Mummert grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania where she began dating her husband when they were only sixteen years old. They married at eighteen and soon moved to Louisiana as her husband began his military career. They are the proud parents of four children that they are raising in Georgia. Teresa began writing when her husband was deployed to Afghanistan as a way to cope with him being away at war. She soon became a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her work includes, the word of mouth bestselling, White Trash Trilogy which landed her a three book publishing deal with Simon & Schuster. She has also written the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel The Note, the USA Today bestselling novel Safe Word, Perfect Lie, Pretty Little Things, the Honor series, Rellik, The Good Girls, Something Wicked, and Sweet Nothing.Future releases include Crave, Cruel, Depravity, The Death of Lila Jane, Hollow, Weeping Willow, and Victim. 
A word-of-mouth bestseller that’s captivating readers with its honesty, grit, and headstrong heroine, White Trash Beautiful is a story for anyone who has ever felt trapped in life, cheated by love—and longed for something more . . .

Cass Daniels isn’t waiting for her knight in shining armor. She knows that girls like her don’t get a happily ever after. Not if you live in a trailer with your mom, work at a greasy spoon diner, and get leered at by old men. Maybe that’s why she puts up with Jackson—her poor excuse for a boyfriend, who treats her like dirt. Cass has learned to accept her lot in life. That is, until he walks into her diner. . . .

His name is Tucker White, and he’s different from any man Cass has ever known. Tall, tattooed, and bad-ass gorgeous, he’s the lead singer of the rock band Damaged. From the moment they meet, Tucker sees something in Cass he just can’t shake. Something beautiful. Something haunted. Something special. And he’s determined to find out what it is—if only he can get her to open up and let him in. . . .

Rocker Tucker White saved down-and-out waitress Cass Daniels from everyone in her life who was hurting her—except herself. In the much-anticipated follow-up to White Trash Beautiful, Teresa Mummert’s New York Times and USA Today bestseller, Tucker and Cass are finally together, but does that mean they get their happy ending?

Living on a tour bus with your boyfriend’s rock band is nothing like living in a trailer with your drug-addicted mother—except for the drama. After all the pain and grief that marked the beginning of Cass and Tucker’s relationship, they’re finally building a life together—just the two of them, his three bandmates, some groupies, and thousands of screaming fans. And not everyone is as happy about the couple’s reunion as they are.

The last thing Cass wants to do is create friction within the band—especially when Damaged is on the brink of achieving the success Tucker has worked so hard for. She’s thrilled to finally be with a man who loves and protects her as much as he does. But how can she carve out a place for herself in this new rock star world . . . without being swallowed by the shadow of Tucker’s fame?

In this highly anticipated follow-up to White Trash Damaged, Cass and Tucker have finally found their happily ever after, but can Eric, the band’s brooding drummer, ever let go of his past and find love?

From a small-town boy with fantasies of superstardom to rock star on tour with the suddenly famous band Damaged, Eric’s life has not been an easy journey. Now he struggles to let go of his past of physical abuse, a past that still haunts him. His anger is causing him to spiral out of control and he risks losing everything he has worked so hard for.

Only one person has ever gotten him to open up about his past: Sarah, the lead singer of Filth, the opening act on their first national tour—a fellow rocker with a confident façade that masks her own painful secrets. But their bands’ rocky past and Sarah’s tumultuous relationship with her bandmate and boyfriend Derek force her to keep Eric at a distance. As their friendship begins to grow into something more, Eric has to find a way to let go of his tortured past, or it could jeopardize his only chance for a happy future…

It is enough to break any man: watching what could have been my future slip away before it was ever in my grasp. The possibility of losing someone I loved before she was even mine is something I never would have imagined—certainly nothing I'd ever wish on anyone. I went to her every day and waited. Waited for the impossible, for a sign, for her to look at me ... hoping sinners are granted miracles, too.

Just one glimpse of him was all it took. In the next lane, at a stop light, was the man I would fall in love with and marry. People talk about love that takes time—the kind you fall in to. We were more like a crash and burn. When our lives intertwined, I knew I would never be the same. He was the man I would cherish the rest of my life, who would father my children. In an instant our life together began, and in an instant it would end. The late nights; the excuses; the lies. And in the blink of an eye, it was like we never were.

For the first time, experience a heartfelt, jaw-dropping novel by New York Times bestsellers Jamie McGuire and Teresa Mummert.

When you think you know what's happening, you're only half way there.

A coming of age story that transcends the stereotypes of the NA genre.

My life was meticulously planned and I refused to deviate from that path. While my peers were partying, I prepared for the future. Then a tragic event destroyed everything and I learned that while I was looking ahead, I forgot to live in the moment.

Starting over seemed impossible until I met Cara McCarthy, who lived every day like it was her last. She opened my eyes to a world of chaos and disorder. I loved every minute of it. She was also dating Tristan Adams, one of the most gorgeous men I’d ever seen.

The three of us became inseparable. Our parents were oblivious and soon lines became blurred, feelings began to grow, and someone’s heart was going to get broken. I hoped it wasn’t mine.

NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLING NOVEL

Everything happens for a reason.

Sometimes in life it feels like everything that can go wrong does, but everything happens for a reason. A relationship crumbles so someone else can mend the pieces of your broken heart. A change of plans can lead you to something you didn't even know you were missing. We help others and discover that it was us who needed to be helped all along.
Jenn's life is nothing as she had imagined it would be. She is twenty-something with a failing career and her love life has officially ended with an ultimate act of betrayal. She is ready to throw away her dreams when a chance run-in with a soldier, dealing with his own misfortunes, alters her course and changes her perspective on life.
Everything happens for a reason.

A chance meeting with a stranger can turn your entire world upside down.

When Colton ‘Colt’ Bishop enters a bar in New York City, he has a plan. His job is to find an easy target and take her back to his place for a few days. He is working his way up the crime ladder doing a job he never wanted. Lily Hilton has it all, but is hiding from a troublesome past. When she enters a bar downtown, and runs into her old high school crush, her entire world is turned upside down. She is determined to make him notice her, but that plan may work better than she expects. Colton does not hesitate to take Lily home and use her as his new pawn, but their past begins to catch up with them as their secrets unravel and he must decide what is more important to him, protecting Lily or himself.

*Warning: Contains adult content and is not suitable for those under the age of 18 yrs.*
What readers are saying:

"...it was a great read with mystery, intrigue, and sex." ★★★★★

"I loved it! This story has just about everything you could want in a novel. A mystery that keeps you guessing throughout the entirety of the story, three-dimensional characters you are really able to relate to, steamy sex scenes that are downright delicious to read..." ★★★★★

"I will definitely recommend this to my friends..." ★★★★

"The plot and characters were great. I could barely put it down to go to sleep!" ★★★★★

Emma lives a very self-destructive life, barely making her way through college. Her world is turned upside down after meeting Mr. Honor, her new history teacher whose idea of discipline may be a little too much for Emma to handle. While trying to figure out their new relationship, they also have to deal with the very real possibility that someone has discovered their secret and is trying to hurt them. But Mr. Honor is keeping a few secrets of his own from Emma.

EROTIC LOVE STORY (✓) STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT (✓) BDSM (✓)


*Warning: Contains adult content and is not suitable for those under the age of 18 yrs.* 
Book Two in the Honor Series There are two sides to every story. Emma told of her love for William in Honor Student. Now read things from his dark and twisted perspective. There is nothing he will not do to protect her. EROTIC LOVE STORY (✓) STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT (✓) BDSM (✓) 
~HONOR SERIES~ Honor Student (Emma's perspective) Honor Thy Teacher (William's perspective) 
~COMING SOON~ Honor & Obey (Emma's Perspective) 
*Warning: Contains adult content and is not suitable for those under the age of 18 yrs.* There are two sides to every story. 
Book 3 of the Honor Series Emma has found the love of her life, but his dark secrets could change everything. With a horrible accident and the loss of another loved one, the student must become the teacher. As secrets begin to unravel, will she be able to look passed them or will she have to leave William and start life new again?
*Warning: Contains adult content and is not suitable for those under the age of 18 yrs.*
There are two sides to every story.

William has learned how to love, but his dark secrets could change everything. With a horrible accident and the loss of another loved one, their relationship hangs by a string. As secrets begin to unravel, will William be able to hold on to Emma, or will he lose everything?


Rellik Bentley is to die for.

He can have any woman he wants and they will do anything to be with him. He uses and abuses them like drugs and tosses them out with the trash. The only thing he gives a f*ck about is his music. That is, until Ella Leighton walks into his life and stumbles upon one of his darkest secrets. In the midst of doing damage control, he begins to obsess over the mysterious woman who wants absolutely nothing to do with him. Rellik won’t take no for an answer. 
Gabby plays a very dangerous game... Drake is eager to teach her the rules. 
Gabby wants nothing more than to be an author, but she is stuck working for a magazine that she despises. When she is tasked to interview an actor at a movie premiere, she reluctantly sets off to do her job. Drake doesn't make it easy for her and she lets her frustration get the best of her. She is soon thrown into his world and in over her head. 
Full length novel 
BONUS: Sample of Rellik

Sometimes love burns so hot in your veins that it consumes all rational thought. That’s why Brock and I never had a chance. I had to start my life over. College was my chance to become someone new. I changed everything about myself to fit in, but one person saw through my facade. The attraction between Abel and I was undeniable, but I still hadn’t healed from the painful secret I carried around with me. Abel struggled to get me to face my past in order to move forward. In doing so, he revealed a secret of his own; one that changed everything I thought I knew. A secret that would bring Brock back into my life and force me to face the truth of what really happened the day I lost him. 
NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
I was young enough not to understand that my life was different. My stepbrother Colin became the one person that I could count on to protect me. He suffered for the both of us by carrying the burden of our secret.
We were the lucky few that got a chance to start over. A fake family, a new home and a pretty little life built on lies. But while our lives continued to intertwine, we were put on very different paths. Now it was only a matter of time before they collide and the beast behind the beauty is exposed.



Future release:
The Death of Lila Jane
Release date: Dec. 28, 2015
Synopsis:
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Teresa Mummert comes a cautionary coming of age tale.
Lila Jane is spending her summer vacation preparing for high school. She does everything asked of her, but her parents rarely give her credit for her efforts. She decides to sneak out with a friend to attend a local party and shed her little girl image, to become a woman once and for all. What starts out as a fun escape soon escalates into a life on the run with a boy she barely knows.


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Release Day Blitz--- Saved By Him, A Monster Novel by Michelle Horst

❥SAVED BY HIM, A Monster Novel by Michelle Horst ❥Released December 7th, 2015Genre: Dark Romance Click here for Saved By Him on Goodreads ❥Blurb❥SophiaI'm only good for sex. That’s what I've been trained for my whole life. I'm a puppet. I only know how to be your perfect fantasy. It’s the only life I’ve ever known. …until him.AdamI protect. That’s all I know. I’m the best at my job. Life is fucked up, that's my reality. …until her. Authors Note and WARNING: Monster is a work of fiction intended for adult readers above 18. It contains dark and sensitive subject matter that may make readers uncomfortable.Contains explicit language and descriptions of sexual situations.❥Teasers❥  

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Five Free Book Friday!

Another week has passed and we need more books to read! Well, here ya go... 5 AWESOME and FREE YA Paranormal Romance ebooks to quench your reading thirst!

***For a limited time, you can get Cold Blood (book 2) for FREE. Click here to find out more or paste into your browser: bit.ly/HeatherHildenbrandfree I killed a girl last night. I did it with my bare hands and an old piece of pipe I found lying next to the dumpster. But that’s not the part that got me. The part that scared me, the part I can’t seem to wrap my head around and still has me reeling, was that when she charged me, her body shifted–and then she was a wolf. All snapping teeth and extended claws. But by the time I stood over her lifeless body, she was a girl again. That’s about the time I went into shock. And that was the moment he showed up. 
Now, all I can do is accept the truths that are staring me in the face. One, Werewolves do exist. And two, I was born to kill them. 

“Heather Hildenbrand is one of my favorite YA paranormal authors. Her Dirty Blood series is a must-read!” -Ella James, author of the Stained series 
Fans of YA Paranormal, Hunters, Shifters, and Werewolves will love the Dirty Blood series!

Nothing is safe around Kristyl Barnette. Windows break. Books rocket across the room. Lights flicker. Strange occurrences follow the sixteen-year-old everywhere. She’s an outcast at her school, but everything changes in the blink of an eye. 
When tragedy forces her to move to the small town of Clearwater, Michigan, with her estranged aunt Jodi, Kristyl tries to leave her past behind. She makes friends and catches the attention of Owen Marsh, who accepts her without question and who may be able to understand her better than anyone. 
But Owen isn’t the only one who notices her. The mysteriously alluring Fox Holloway draws Kristyl’s eye whenever he’s around. And Clearwater High’s chief mean-girl, Crystal Jamison, has her sights set on Kristyl and will stop at nothing to prove what Kristyl really is. 
A witch. 
Magic can be as dangerous as fire, and Aunt Jodi wants Kristyl to have nothing to do with it. But when a mysterious illness threatens her aunt’s life, Kristyl will do anything to cure her. Enlisting the help of witches could save Jodi, but is dealing in magic worth the consequences? 

Wild Magic, Clearwater Witches #2, available now! http://smarturl.it/WildMagic 


They don't call him Jackpot for nothing. 
Jack was barely seventeen when a werewolf slaughtered his parents and ripped his throat out. Lucky for him, there were vampires nearby. Summer liked him on sight, so she infected him and gave him new life as a vampire. His only remaining family, a younger brother, buried him and tried to move on. Jack couldn't. His body and heart remained frozen in time, and that's why he does it, why he takes a trip home every year. Feeling nostalgic, he walks through the house and touches his former possessions. Then he visits the cemetery and stares down at an empty grave with his name on it. This has been Jack's life for ten years... but this year something incredible happens. 
Jack is at the cemetery when he sees a beautiful girl about to get killed by a werewolf. Misunderstanding the situation, he jumps in to save her and is wounded. He watches in awe as she kills the werewolf with a gentle touch. This is Silver, THE werewolf hunter, and she didn't need his help but still appreciates it. Unfortunately for Jack, a single scratch from a werewolf can kill a vampire. As far as he knows, only a few have survived it. 
And that is why Jack is stunned to wake up the next morning. The second thing to shock him is the realization that his fangs are gone. Sunlight touches his face for the first time in a decade. He has a second chance to live. This is a miracle. 
Not so fast, Jack. He tries to return to his old life, but the people around him won't let him pretend to be normal when the supernatural is everywhere. His brother is a hunter, the English teacher is a werewolf, and his new girlfriend can suck the souls of werewolves right out of them. Scary, huh? If he was still a vampire, he might be worried. 
His brother Billy is now older than him and wants to tell him what to do. This does not sit well with Jack. His vampire friends refuse to leave town without him. They want to turn him into a vampire again. Not going to happen. Not if Jack has any say in the matter. Being a vampire sucked. Sorry. No other word for it. 
Every time he starts to feel normal, something happens. 
Vampires Rule is an action-packed teen paranormal fantasy with wraiths, vampires, and a faerie. This is the first book in the series. 
Other books in the Rule Series include Werewolves Rule, Shifters Rule, Wizards Rule and Mortals Rule (which will be out some time in the year 2015).


Hand to hand combat training: Check Cardio and strength training: Check Daemon hunting: Check Anomaly: Check 
Check, check, check, check...That's all my life is. There's nothing ordinary about me. I'm "special." I know this because I'm reminded of it every stinking day. I can kick a Daemon's ass with both hands tied behind my back. I can run up a mountain without breaking a sweat. Know what I can't do? Get guys to notice me, or hang out with friends like normal people do. I can't just be ordinary because I have an Arch Angel for a mentor who is always breathing down my neck, and a family of angelic Guides and Protectors who scrutinize every little thing I do. Just for a day I want a life where I'm no longer some anomaly, where I don't have to feel like a lab rat. 
And then I met Emrys. Okay, so my mentor and family hate him, but probably for good reason. After-all, he is a Soul Trader, and they aren't the most trust worthy beings. But, he is sooo hot with his green eyes, leather jacket and the sexiest tattoo you've ever seen running down his back. And-he doesn't treat me like a project. 
I've got myself in quite a little quandary here. Choosing between my responsibilities, and the Trader that holds my heart is something I didn't sign up for. Torn between two different worlds, I must now decide who to trust and who to walk away from. What's a girl to do? See what I mean? I am an anomaly. I am Jordyn. 

When her father died, Lucy Mae Estmond inherited the family business. She has known all of her life that she would be in line to watch over the souls of the recently passed, keeping them safe from the Reapers. 
The soul eating Reapers have been a plague upon the Earth, stealing souls and leaving the Keepers as the only thing that stands between Heaven and Hell. The factions despise each other and have warred for generations. 
Then Lucy discovers an ancient legend predicting the arrival of the Chosen One, destined to bring forth an end to the Reapers. The surprises continue when she realizes she is that person. For Lucy, being the Chosen One doesn’t change much. Fighting Reapers is just another day in the life of a Keeper. 
When she meets Jack Walker, they both realize they have an insane, mutual attraction. Too bad that he’s been sent to prevent the prophecy from coming true. His only mission: to kill the Chosen One. 

At the end of Keeper vs. Reaper, you get a special preview of Author Rue Volley's new novel, Stardust! Read the blurb here. 
When Jasmine gets the call that her father has died, she immediately heads home to Stillcreek, Pa. Having been gone for years, she thought she had shed the small town and the insecure girl that she once was. However, returning home opens up all of the old wounds she thought she had mended and brings back her panic attacks and inability to deal with her overbearing sisters. The only thing that seems to pacify her anxiety is Cody Baker. Cody has a way of making her feel calm, when she needs it the most. Opening up to this stranger she meets on a train, Jasmine lets him in when the walls she has so carefully constructed start to crumble from grief. It may appear that Jasmine is the only one in need, but as most things go, appearances can be deceiving. Perhaps she is not the one who truly needs salvation.


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A special message from the Twitchy Witch! (VLOG)

[image error] It's been a long time since I posted a vlog, and with good reason. Well it was a little a nerve wracking to say the least. I'm not usually a very vain person, but after being pumped full of steroids for the past year... I've gained 50 lbs to which I am desperately trying to evict from my body immediately! So, let's see what I have to say :)




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Authors Korner with Desiree Deorto

This week on Author's Korner, we have the very talented Desiree Deorto. She is well known in the writing as one of the up and coming dark fantasy authors. It wouldn't surprise me if we end up seeing one of her series on the SciFy channel one day.
Desiree, I have a few categories that I'd like you to tell your fans what your favorites are. Here we go!

Top 10 SongsWhore by In This MomentAgain by FlyleafCareless Whisper by SeetherBig Bad Wolf by In This MomentPrayer by DisturbedI Am Machine by Three Days GraceFourth of July by Fall Out BoyDog Days Are Over by Florence and the MachineMy Curse by Killswitch EngageZombie by The Cranberries
Favorite MoviePhantom Of The Opera
Favorite TV ShowsNaruto, The Wallflower (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge), Game of Thrones, The Originals, Reign, Once Upon A Time, and am just now getting into Supernatural (thank you Netflix!)
YOUR Favorite BooksOh lawd. Um The Giver by Louis Lowry, The Stolen Empire Series by Sherry Ficklin (all hail mother russia!), Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein, anything written by Stacey Marie Brown, Cameron Jace or Eloisa James.
Person that you would most want to meet and have dinner with and why?Edgar Allen Poe, because I'd love to get a first hand glance at the twisted darkness that is his mind.
Here is how you enter the giveaway. Answer Desi's questions in the comments section and next sunday, 12/6th we'll pick one of you to win an ecopy of her latest hit, Center Ring !!

Desi, ask the fans a few questionsWhat is the ONE thing you hate to see in a heroine?What is your biggest pet peeve when it comes to romance?How dark can you handle a book?


Author BiographyAuthor Bio: Desiree DeOrto is a mother of four adorable little hellions. When she's not busy wiping noses, stopping toddler WWIII, cooking, or cleaning she can be found creating complex characters in believable worlds, throwing confetti, or causing general mayhem. Desiree believes in the power of words, and works hard to create an escape from reality through her stories.

CENTER RING: A DARK CIRCUS NOVEL
Fear runs rampant, horror comes alive, and an ancient curse comes to light in the Dark Circus. 

As the star of the show, Candace is trapped between what she knows and what her mind demands her heart to see. 
She was raised knowing that when it comes to the Circus, nothing is what it seemed, but even some things were too terrifying for her to believe. 

The cards are stacked against her, and the stage is set. As time begins to run out a new show arises, one that brings evil to life. 
When she steps into the Center Ring, Candace understands that she'll never be able to turn back. The only certainty she holds is that she will die, but how is what the Tarot cards refuse to show. 

Thrust into solving the mystery of her impending death she knows that only The Fool would wait for someone else to save her. But when you don't know who she can trust, how can she hope to save herself?

GENERATION X: THE RISING
The Elder Race was a story told around campfires. Aliens, monsters, mad men. Those who believed were called insane, but they were right. They came from space, the seas, and below the earth. Turns out they were waiting, patiently waiting all this time. For what, no one knew, until now. They’re coming for what they think is rightfully theirs, the half-breeds that are part human, part Elder. 

Once The Rising began, those who were different were gathered. Separated from the life they knew, those they loved, and moved into camps where they were tested and given the choice. But for Elizabeth, there was no choice at all. They meant to make super soldiers out of them. What they discovered instead was something that no one ever expected. 

Sometimes monsters aren’t the things you can’t see, but rather, they’re the weapons of your own creation. When you’re part Elder, and part human, it’s hard to see which side of you is the true hero, and which side is the monster. Everything Elizabeth thought she knew about herself and the world around her is changing, but will she be able to get through The Rising alive? Or will she become what the Government wants her to be: The ultimate weapon.



THE PROPHECY: DIVINITY STONE BOOK ONE
*** WARNING*** Rated 17+ due to language and sexual content 
The people of Shiloh, Virginia thought it was just a story. A legend to keep children from misbehaving. A challenge to prove you have courage. What they didn't know was that it was real. All of it was real. 
When Starlette McKinley moved from the sparkling lights of LA to the sleepy town of Shiloh, she didn't know that she would be the catalyst. She didn't know that the rage and energy pulsing through her would be the key to unleashing an unsurmountable power that would either be the saving of mankind, or its destruction. 
The blood will run, and the prophecy will be revealed. But will she be able to overcome the insurmountable odds? Or will she succumb to the energy within, welcoming the darkness that has become her only friend.


THE DIVINE: DIVINITY STONE BOOK TWO
The legend has become reality, even if the people of Shiloh, Virginia don’t know it yet. 
Starlette McKinley had moved across the US only to find that the darkness raging inside of her wasn’t something of her own creation. It wasn’t something that could be medically treated by psychiatrists or any type of medication. The darkness was her power, and it was going to stay. 
When she accepts that the greatest threat of all lies within herself, she will have to choose: Push away all those that she loves in order to keep them safe, or keep them near and witness their deaths. 
Only through the help of The Divine will she be able to face what is to come. But at what cost? What sacrifice will The Divine demand as payment?


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A Different Christmas by CM Doporto Monday 11/30

Presents Title: A Different Christmas, A University Park Series NovellaRelease Date: November 30, 2015Blurb:The final chapters in Raven and Lexi’s epic love story that began with Opposing Sides.
Having been through hell and back, Raven and Lexi beat the odds stacked against them and came out on the winning side together. For the past several months, Raven’s been working hard to show Lexi he can be the husband she deserves and the father their soon-to-be born twins need. Playing pro-football is proving to be more challenging than they thought.
As the weeks pass and her due date nears, old demons resurface, threatening to destroy what they’ve worked hard to rebuild. The birth of their twins reminds them despite long practice sessions, football games, and the holidays, what’s most important is the greatest gift of all: love.
**This novella takes place before the epilogue in The Winning Side and A Different Side. This is a standalone story, but it is recommended you read the series.**
Excerpt:I pulled into the park and stopped a few feet shy of the valet stop. Night had set in and the weather was a nice sixty degrees. Perfect for a train ride and a stroll through the park.“We’re here.” I leaned over and helped Lexi remove the mask.“Oh wow.” She blinked a few times and looked around. “This is beautiful, Raven.” She peered out the window like kid anxious to run through an amusement park. “Do they always decorate the park with Christmas lights?”“Yes, Celebration in the Oaks has been a New Orleans’s traditions since I can remember.”“How fun.” “I bought us tickets for a train ride, which takes us around the park to see the Christmas lights.”“Oh that’s perfect.” She smiled and gave me a kiss on the cheek.“If you’re up to it, we can walk around afterwards. If not, I understand.” I wasn’t sure if she could handle strolling through the park with her big belly. I felt bad for all the weight she was carrying around.“Exercise is good for me, so I don’t mind.”“We’ll see how you feel after the train ride.” I pulled forward to the valet porter.“Okay.”We got out of the vehicle and walked toward the train station. Festive holiday music played and thousands of lights twinkled in a variety of colors. Some outlined the huge oak trees and others draped the moss-covered cypress trees. Various lighted displays were spread throughout the park creating a magical winter spectacular. Decorated Christmas trees lined the walkway giving it a cozy, intimate feel.“This reminds me of last year when you took me to downtown Fort Worth and we went ice skating.” “I know.” I laced my fingers through hers. “This was the weekend we hooked up and you stayed with me.”Lexi stopped and turned to me. “Oh no…”“Happy Anniversary, baby.”She covered her face with her hand. “How could I forget?” “It’s okay.” I chuckled. “You got a lot going on.”“Not more than you.” Disappointment laced her beautiful features. “No wonder you gave me the diamond earrings during dinner.” She shook her head. “I thought you were giving me an early Christmas gift. I’m such a loser.”“No you’re not.” I drew Lexi close to me. “You’re about to give birth to twins. I don’t think that puts you anywhere in the loser category.”“But I didn’t buy you anything.” Her hands rested on my chest.My eyes wandered behind her as the deep voices tried to enter my head. Telling me Lexi would never marry me. That she’d never be my wife. That all of this was just temporary. I shook my head and aligned my eyes with her. “There’s only one thing I want from you, Lexi.”Her gaze tore from mine. “I know. Please be patient with me. Okay?”I lifted her chin, bringing our gazes together again. “I already told you, I’m not going anywhere.”“Good. Because I’m not going to let you.” She smiled and then backed away, latching on to my hand. “Come on, let’s go have some fun. I might not be able to ice skate, but we can at least enjoy the lights.”“You got it, baby.”We boarded the train for the two-mile ride around the park. We laughed and talked the entire time as we passed the blinking Christmas displays, which included the animated Cajun Night Before Christmas display and the iconic snowman, Mr. Bingle, a New Orleans’ favorite. It was fun and festive and by the smile on Lexi’s face, I knew she was having a good time.“The lights were beautiful,” Lexi said, as I helped her step off the train. “I’m so glad you thought of this.”“I wasn’t sure it would be a good idea, since you were so far along.”She waved off my comment. “I’m pregnant, not handicap.”“I know, but it can’t be easy lugging around two babies.”“It’s not.” She huffed. “But it’s only temporary.”“Thank, God.” I wrapped my arm around her. “Because I miss you lying naked on top of me.”A soft moan escaped her lips. “I miss that, too.”“How long do we have to wait?” I cautiously asked.Her eyes darted to the sky. “I think six weeks, but it might be longer for C-section. I don’t know, but don’t let me forget to ask.”“Don’t worry, I won’t.” Apparently I wasn’t the only one missing the great sex. “So, have you decided on the names?” I held up my arm, pointing at my watch. “Times ticking.”“I know.” Lexi nodded repeatedly. “But this isn’t my decision alone. You have to agree, too.”“Okay. Then let’s decide tonight.” I spotted a vendor selling coffee and pastries.“You want something?”“Do you have to ask?” She winked. “You know my weakness.”
About the Author: CM DoportoBorn and raised in the United States of America in the great state of Texas, CM Doporto resides there with her husband and son, enjoying life with their extensive family along with their Chihuahua, Mexican Red Head Parrot and several fish. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, where she is associated with the Young Adult Special Interest Chapter. To learn more about her upcoming books, visit www.cmdoporto.com  and sign up to receive email notifications. You can also like CM Doporto’s fan page on Facebook and follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.Web/blog: http://cmdoporto.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/cmdoportowriterInstagram: http://instagram.com/authorcmdoportoTwitter: @cm_doportoPinterest: http://pinterest.com/cmdoportoGoogle+: https://www.google.com/+CMDoportoGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/cmdoporto

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My Journey with MS week #2

I have to say this week has been rough... to say the least. I'm back in the full swing of writing, editing, formatting, promoting, blogging, insta-twitter-facebooking (I made that word up! Yes, you can use it and you are welcome, lol), making graphics, networking with other authors, doing the mommy and wife thing, plus getting ready for Christmas. Whoo! I'm tired again just thinking about all I've done! And I've done it all while dealing with this bitch they call MS!!


Everyday is a struggle. I know that I need to rest, but I also don't want to disappoint you guys again. So, my happy medium is to work from bed most of the day, and when I feel stronger I head downstairs (most of the time sliding on my ample bum) to take care of things that need to be done there. I'm quite proud of myself. I refuse to give up. My resolve is an inherited trait from my parents. But I have to say, I'm one of the lucky ones. When I went to see my neurologist for the first time, my husband went with me of course. As I sat in the waiting room trying desperately to hand write legibly all of my medical on the forms, my phone rang and the waiting room door opened. My dad was calling and Bryce's mom walked in the waiting... both just wanting me to know that I had their support no matter what. The doctor told me that lots of MS patients don't have the network of family, friends, love, and support that I did. 

That's the moment that I knew, I would make it. It's a hard road to endure and not one that I willingly signed up for, but I'll take on the burden and instead of looking at my glass half empty and smile to myself and say, "I say, looky there... I have a half full glass of love, sunshine, and smiles!" Yeah, I'm gonna make it.

MS is such a debilitating disease, and I haven't told you guys EVERYTHING that it's done to me because it's personal. I've been asked if I would write a book about it. Maybe. I never say never, but right now I'm just happy decorating for Christmas, baking, writing again, talking to friends and family and just flat out living life. I'll be next week with my weekly update, but until then... I think the graphic below pretty much sums it up!
Tune in next Saturday to see what adventures MS takes us on! LOL!

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Five Free Books Friday

It's FRIDAY!!!! That means we're featuring Five Free Books!! I've downloaded these books and added them to my TBR, and I hope that you will too! Click on each cover and it will take you right to Amazon! Without further jibber-jabber, here we go!

A dark twist on faeries. For Shade, a chance meeting with a powerful Teleen Faery warrior who wields electrical currents and blue fires along his skin, has her joining him on a treacherous mission for the good Seelie Faerie Court across the land of Faerie.
Magic and malice abound and nothing is what it really seems to be. 
Books in this series: Prequel: Evangeline ~currently FREE Book 0.1: The Withering Palace Book 1: Ever Shade ~ FREE Book 2: Ever Fire Book 3: Ever Winter Book 3.5: The Cursed Book 4: Ever Wrath Book 5: History of Fire Book 6: Ever Dead
MC Romance
BoI did six years in prison to protect the Grove Motorcycle Club. Now free, I remain trapped in their lies. The only freedom I find is in the bed of a girl who's no one's favorite.
SydneyThe club owns me and I see no escape until Bo. With his rough manner, I should protect my heart. If only it were so easy.
Used is a standalone romance with sexual and violent themes.
Join author Belinda Boring in her first ever New Adult Historical Romance Fantasy novella. 
Overview: 
Three enchanted hearts . . . Two honorable men . . . One important choice . . . An unforgettable Midsummer Night's Festival. 
** This novella is approximately 35,600 words and part of the A Midsummer Night's Anthology with authors Lacey Weatherford and Kamery Solomon ** 
Blurb: 
How do you choose between mere moments and a lifetime? 
Aithne was raised on fairytales, spending hours daydreaming about meeting one of the elusive Fae. Little did she know, hidden in the shadows, a Fae Prince stood watching. All it took was one glance and Hadrian became enchanted, unable to stay away. Revealing his presence, Aithne's life was forever changed as her childhood fantasies of magic became a reality. 
With each encounter, Aithne fell deeper in love and even though she knew Hadrian couldn't offer her the future she craved, it was enough. That was until William, the local blacksmith's son and friend, stepped forward. Wearing his own heart on his sleeve, and eager to claim Aithne as his wife, there was nothing William wouldn't do for the girl he loved. Even if it meant risking it all at the Midsummer Night's festival.
What does every young girl wish for on her sixteenth birthday? Not to be told she's a witch, that's for sure!But what if it comes with powers, a hot romance, and exciting adventure?Of Witches and Warlocks Series Book One, The Trouble with Spells
"As a very long time fan of the television show Charmed I particularly enjoyed the reading of "The Trouble With Spells", ... it was a fun book to sit down and enjoy for the day!" Jackie Burris, Housewife Blues and Chihuahua Stories 
"Forget Team Edward, Team Jacob, Team anybody.... it's all Vance Mangum and Of Witches and Warlocks, baby!" Belinda Boring, The Bookish Snob & The Romance Reviews
**The Of Witches and Warlocks series:1. The Trouble With Spells2. The Demon Kiss3. Blood of the White Witch4. The Dark Rising5. Possession of Souls 

Sometimes, even the gods can't change their fate... 
Vegas is not where Karly had imagined herself to be at this point in her life.She was supposed to be living in California, soaking up the sun and enjoying the life of an artist. Instead, she's just moving out of her parent's house and going to a school that could loosely be called her second choice. When she meets Zeus Drakos, owner of the new hit casino and resort in town, he seems just like every other jerk guy out there. How was she supposed to know who he really was?

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