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March 27, 2013
Frigid by J.Lynn
It's no secret I have mad love for Jennifer Armentrout so OF COURSE I'm joining in on the massive cover reveal for Frigid, her upcoming new adult novel.
Frigid will be available in digital formats on July 30th 2013; print release of Frigid will be November 5th 2013. You can add it to Goodreads here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...
Twitter https://twitter.com/JLArmentrout
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/JenniferLArme...
Website http://www.jenniferarmentrout.com/

For twenty-one-year-old Sydney, being in love with Kyler isn't anything new. They'd been best friends ever since he pushed her down on the playground and she made him eat a mud pie. Somewhere over the years, she fell for him and fell hard. The big problem with that? Kyler puts the 'man' in man-whore. He's never stayed with a girl longer than a few nights, and with it being their last year in college, Syd doesn't want to risk their friendship by declaring her love.
But when they're stranded together at a posh ski resort due to a massive Nor'easter, there's nothing stopping their red-hot feelings for each other from coming to the surface. Can their friendship survive the attraction? Better yet, can they survive at all? Because as the snow falls, someone is stalking them, and this ski trip may be a life-changer in more ways than one.
Kyler has always put Syd on a pedestal that was too high for him to reach. To him, she's perfect and she's everything. But the feelings he has for her, he's always hidden away or focused on any other female. After all, Kyler will always be the poor boy from the wrong side of tracks, and Syd will always be the one girl he can never have.
Frigid will be available in digital formats on July 30th 2013; print release of Frigid will be November 5th 2013. You can add it to Goodreads here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...
J. Lynn, also known as Jennifer L. Armentrout, is a # 1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling
author. She lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russel Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen.
She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
Twitter https://twitter.com/JLArmentrout
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/JenniferLArme...
Website http://www.jenniferarmentrout.com/
Published on March 27, 2013 06:47
March 22, 2013
Cover Reveal: NO ATTACHMENTS by Tiffany King

Ashton Garrison walked away from a privileged life in order to hide from the one thing she's not willing to face. She knows she left behind a trail of pain, but in the long run, her betrayal will hurt less than the truth. She now has one goal: Live life to the fullest with no regrets and no attachments. She has high hopes that a move to new surroundings will provide the escape she desires, but what Ashton doesn't count on is how fate always seems to find a way to screw up any good plan. Sometimes, when love comes knocking, the pull is too strong not to answer. Suddenly, what she thought she wanted to escape from is what Ashton now wants more than anything.
Nathan Lockton has one mission: find his target and complete the task he was hired to do—no attachments and no emotion necessary. He's done it over and over again. What he thought was a typical lost-and-found job has turned into a life examining moment as Nathan is forced to deal with something he has always ignored--his feelings. Now faced with a decision, Nathan must choose to either follow his heart or complete the job.
Love can come when you least expect it. The question is: If the odds are stacked against you, how far are you willing to go for the one you love?
No Attachments releases April 30th!
ABOUT TIFFANY KING:

Tiffany King is the author of The Saving Angels Series, Wishing for Someday Soon, Forever Changed, Unlikely Allies, Miss Me Not and Jordyn: A Daemon Hunter Novel book one. Writer by day and book fanatic the rest of the time, she is now pursuing her life-long dream of weaving tales for others to enjoy.
She has a loving husband and two wonderful kids. (Five, if you count her three spoiled cats). Her addictions include: Her iphone and ipad, chocolate, Diet Coke, chocolate, Harry Potter, chocolate, and her favorite TV shows. Want to know what they are? Just ask.
Find her on:
Twitter- @AuthorTiffany
Facebook- Tiffany King
Pintrest- Tiffany King
Blog- authortiffanyjking.blogspot.com
Goodreads- Tiffany King
Published on March 22, 2013 07:50
March 13, 2013
Cover Reveal: Silent Orchids by Morgan Wylie

A dying realm. The ancient evil of the Droch-Shúil has been unleashed. The Orchids have been silenced… but for how long? Daegan, elite of the Ferrishyn warrior tribe of Faeries, is charged with a mission to find the Sol-lumieth, a mysterious new power that could change the fate of all in the realm of Alandria. But he is conflicted by his purpose, and he cannot trust the motives of those he serves. He has too many questions and they must be answered.Kaeleigh, a girl abandoned as a small child just outside Missoula, Montana, is now 18. She is trying to discover who she is and where she belongs. In her heart, she feels she has family out there… somewhere. Desperate to unravel the mysteries of her past, she embarks on a journey that will forever change her along with her two best friends, Finn and Chel—who have secrets of their own.
ABOUT MORGAN WYLIE:
Morgan Wylie has been writing on and off throughout her growing up years, but started seriously working on her first novel in the Spring of 2009. 7 months pregnant with her first child, she didn't start off with a lot of focused writing time. But Morgan had an epiphany, if you will, and the story flashed before her so she began to write. And she’s still writing. Her debut Young Adult fantasy, SILENT ORCHIDS, will be out this summer.
LINKS:
Twitter: MWylieBooks
Blog:www.morganwylie.blogpost.com
Web: morganwylie.net
Friend Morgan on Facebook or Goodreads
SILENT ORCHIDS Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17340090-silent-orchids?ac=1
Published on March 13, 2013 08:17
Cover Reveal: Clicks by Amy Evans

Born and bred to win, Cami’s family expects her to join a secret society called The Guard, marry one of the two identical twin boys next door, and stay on Pinhold Island for the rest of her life. Home to perfect waves, black sand beaches, and the world-famous Surf Carnival, Pinhold seems deceptively perfect. While visitors are jealous of the few hundred people who get to live there, Cami feels stifled. Thanks to the intense link she shares with her own twin, Mica, she can't even be alone with her thoughts. While Cami's more than happy to be a lifeguard, a lifelong commitment to the endless summer feels like a trap. For mainlanders, success in the Surf Carnival means a place to live on Island constant access to the huge, perfect waves that crash just off shore. Cami sees it as a way out til a seemingly small injury turns her world upside down and prevents her from the first competition.Descendants of the ten families who originally settled on the Island, Cami and Mica are part of a new generation, the most perfect example of what nature and time can create. This summer was their time to prove that the years of training have paid off, but it's not going as planned. It's suddenly impossible for Cami to resist the magnetic attraction between her and Blake, one of the twins next door. Just as the Surf Carnival competition starts to heat up, the best swimmers start going down. Something is pulling them to the ocean floor where they wind up in comas and can't be woken up. When Mica goes down too, Cami can no longer wait for those in charge to figure out how to help him.With her twin link silenced, the clicks that she used to get from her brother start coming from somewhere else. Can she trust her instincts and learn to listen in enough time to save her friends, or will she lose them along with the island home that she loves?
ABOUT AMY EVANS:
Amy Evans is a writer, game producer and interactive technology evangelist with fifteen years of experience. In 2000, she co-founded HIPnTASTY Inc., a mobile marketing and entertainment company known for creating content that merges communication and entertainment, using technology to connect users with stories, devices, and the world at large.
Amy has designed and launched many transmedia and mobile applications including Mobile Hunt, a location based scavenger hunt that took place in twelve cities for Lollapalooza, Name That Ringtone with BMI Music and Ringtone Trivia for Rogers AT&T.
In addition to designing content, Amy served the company as President, licensing HIPnTASTY technology to clients and partners including Marvel, Verizon, Ericsson,gurl.com, to name a few. As an early evangelist of mobile marketing, she consulted with a number of advertising agencies including McCannErickson, Footsteps Inc and J. Walter Thompson to help their brands break into the mobile marketing space.
As executive Producer for Immersedition, Amy is responsible for licensing technology, creative development and product launches.
Her first young adult novel, Clicks, will be released in May 2013.
LINKS:
Website: http://www.thedolphinprophecy.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aammyyss
CLICKS Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17596261-clicks
Author Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8025987-amy
Published on March 13, 2013 08:16
March 6, 2013
Blog Tour+Guest Post&Giveaway: SHRAPNEL by Stephanie Lawton

Stephanie Lawton, author of SHRAPNEL, shares her top 5 writing/editing tips! Check them out, then scroll down to learn ab our her book and enter the giveaway!
1. Watch TV: No, really, and I don’t just mean popular sitcoms. Scroll through the channels
and watch one you wouldn’t normally. Take in a documentary on the History Channel, or a
reality-type show on Animal Planet. There are lots of biographies on A&E, ourdoorsy and even
international flavors on HGTV and there’s always classic horror on Chiller. You never know
where inspiration will come from, but watching a variety of shows will often spark new ideas.
2. Write it down: Keep paper everywhere so a good idea never gets forgotten. Mini-composition
books are cheap, so keep them everywhere—your purse, your car, your desk, your back pocket,
in the bathroom (you think I’m kidding, but how many good ideas come to you in the shower?
Uh-huh). It sounds hokey, but keep paper and a pencil on your nightstand and in the morning,
write down what you remember from your dreams. Your subconscious is trying to tell you
something. Make sure you’re listening.
3. Find a critique partner/group: The line, “I am a rock, I am an island,” only works in a
Simon and Garfunkel song, not in writing. Everyone can benefit from finding a trustworthy
writing partner or critique group. I’ll admit, it’s often difficult to find one that fits what you need
and meets regularly, but it’s so worth the effort. They’re the men and women who will not only
point out your comma mistakes, correct your inconsistencies and suggest brilliant plot twists, but
they’re the ones who’ll have your back when you get that awful rejection letter and give you a
swift kick in the pants when you’re ready to hang it up. Then, they’re the ones who’ll appear on
the acknowledgments page when you finally achieve your dream and get published.
4. Read, read, read: Read inside your genre, read outside your genre, read books on improving
your writing craft, read nonfiction, read biographies, read pop culture magazines, and read
others’ works in progress. All of these spark ideas, keep creativity flowing, and help you gauge
your own writing. When you think you’ve read enough, pick up the classics and start again.
5. Live your life: Okay, so I’ve recommended watching TV, writing down your thoughts, and
reading everything you can get your hands on. Take that with a grain of salt because there’s no
substitute for actually getting out and living your life. Nothing you watch or read can replace
having first-hand experiences. We always see the stereotypical image of a writer bent over his or
her desk, hidden away from the rest of the world, furiously typing or scribbling away. It doesn’t
really work that way. In small increments, yeah, but as a way of life? Not so much. So get out
there, have fun, and then tell us all about it in your next book.
Happy writing!
Goodreads SHRAPNEL: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16099871-shrapnel
It’s been six years since Dylanie and her family visited a Civil War site and the place came alive with cannon fire. Problem was, no one could hear it but her.
Now she’s sixteen, her dad’s moved out, her mom’s come out of the closet and Dylan’s got a spot on Paranormal Teen, a reality TV show filming at historic Oakleigh Mansion. She’ll spend a weekend with two other psychic teens—Jake and Ashley—learning how to control her abilities.
None of them realized how much their emotional baggage would put them at the mercy of Oakleigh’s resident spirits, or that they’d find themselves pawns in the 150-year-old battle for the South’s legendary Confederate gold. Each must conquer their personal ghosts to face down Jackson, a seductive spirit who will do anything to protect the gold’s current location and avenge a heinous attack that destroyed his family.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shrapnel-ebook/dp/B00B2DGRC4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361659847&sr=8-2&keywords=shrapnel+stephanie+lawton
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shrapnel-stephanie-lawton/1114188028?ean=9781771302463
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After collecting a couple English degrees in the Midwest, Stephanie Lawton suddenly awoke in the deepest reaches of the Deep South. Culture shock inspired her to write about Mobile, Alabama, her adopted city, and all the ways Southern culture, history and attitudes seduce the unsuspecting.
A lover of all things gothic, she can often be spotted photographing old cemeteries, historic buildings and, ironically, the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast. She also has a tendency to psychoanalyze people, which comes in handy when creating character profiles.
Goodreads Stephanie Lawton: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5601445.Stephanie_Lawton
Stephanie Lawton’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieLawtonWriter
Stephanie Lawton’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steph_Lawton
Stephanie Lawton’s Website: http://stephanielawton.com/
Published on March 06, 2013 07:51
March 5, 2013
Cover Reveal +Excerpt & Giveaway: A Tale of Two Centuries by Rachel Harris
Today is the cover reveal for A Tale of Two Centuries, the companion novel to My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century. (You should go get that if you haven't already).
Excerpt:
About Rachel:
Alessandra D’Angeli is in need of an adventure. Tired of her sixteenth-century
life in Italy and homesick for her time-traveling cousin, Cat, who visited her for a
magical week and dazzled her with tales of the future, Alessandra is lost. Until the
stars hear her plea.
One mystical spell later, Alessandra appears on Cat’s Beverly Hills doorstep five
hundred years in the future. Surrounded by confusing gadgets, scary transportation,
and scandalous clothing, Less is hesitant to live the life of a twenty-first century
teen…until she meets the infuriating—and infuriatingly handsome—surfer Austin
Michaels. Austin challenges everything she believes in…and introduces her to a
world filled with possibility.
With the clock ticking, Less knows she must live every moment of her modern life
while she still can. But how will she return to the drab life of her past when the
future is what holds everything she’s come to love?
Excerpt:
Austin pushes the red and black Jet Ski into the water, past the first few crashing waves, then throws a leg over the side. He turns to me, extending an upturned palm, but as I watch thewater pound against his legs, I slowly shake my head and inch away. Forget the confusion of the past few minutes or my concern if riding wrapped around Austin is appropriate…are jet skis even safe? So far, my experience with modern machines has taught me that they travel at terrifying speeds. What if I were to accidently let go and fly off? I don’t know how to swim!Giveaway:a Rafflecopter giveaway
Austin’s face gentles and he curls his fingers, coaxing me closer to the watery death trap.
“I’ve got you, Alessandra,” he says. “I promise nothing’s gonna hurt you. You can trust me.”
The sardonic guise he hides behind drops for just a moment, but it is enough.
I say a quick prayer and place my hand in his.
With my legs straddling the seat, my arms wrapped tightly around Austin’s firm stomach, and my chest and face pressed against his back, I do not need the extra layer my wetsuit provides. I am quite warm without it. Under me, the engine rumbles. Austin grabs my clasped hands, ensuring my death grip. And then we are flying.
Fear is left behind me on the beach. My laughter is swallowed by the wind. And I hold onto Austin. The rest of the world falls away as he powers the machine forward. Whistling sound envelops us yet there’s also silence in the midst of the roar. Out here, there’s no room for worrisome thoughts about the future or about the past. No time for concerns over when I will return or how much I miss my family. In this bubble of Austin, wind, and water, all I can do is live and breathe and smile.
Austin spins us in circles and then we fly straight ahead, free as the winged creatures
overhead. He bounces us over a swell and a spray of water splashes my face, tickling the skin left exposed from my wetsuit. I squeal, and under my clasped hands, I feel his taut stomach muscles shake with laughter. Then he takes off again in another sharp turn, racing in the opposite direction of which we came. Excitement has me screaming, asking him to go faster. I close my eyes against the sting of the salty air and the lash of my hair and tilt my head back, feeling more uninhibited than I ever have before.
More free, more alive…just more.
About Rachel:

As a teen, Rachel Harris threw raging parties that shook
walls and created embarrassing fodder for future YA novels. As an
adult, she reads and writes obsessively, rehashes said embarrassing
fodder, and dreams up characters who become her own grown up
version of imaginary friends.
When she's not typing furiously or flipping pages in an enthralling
romance, you can find her homeschooling her two beautiful
princesses, hanging out with her amazing husband, or taking a hot
bubble bath…next to a pile of chocolate. A Tale of Two Centuries is
her second novel.
Published on March 05, 2013 21:01
February 27, 2013
Cover Reveal: Wait for You by J. Lynn
In case you didn't know, J. Lynn is the pen name used by Jennifer L. Armentrout when she writes in a category other than YA. Her newest, Wait for You, is NA (new adult)/ So check out the cover and...oh yeah. It released early so you can go BUY IT!!
What do early readers have to say about WAIT FOR YOU ?
“J. Lynn creates a wonderful cast of characters that will make you laugh, swoon, and cry. Cam stole my heart.” – Cora Carmack, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of LOSING IT“For the love of all that is Cameron without a shirt on! Wait for You will have you laughing out loud, fanning yourself and anxiously waiting to know what will happen next.” – Molly McAdams, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of FROM ASHES and TAKING CHANCES
“I don't think I have ever read a NA Contemporary novel with as much depth as this one. It really moved me and by the end I was just speechless over how inspirational and uplifting it was as well as being sexy and cute and funny and emotional.” - K Books
“Wait For You is uniquely different from anything else J. Lynn's written but it might possibly be her best work yet.” – Jenuine Cupcakes
“For all of you in love with Aiden and Daemon, PREPARE YOURSELVES! Your heart will have to expand a little more for Cam.” Total Bookaholic
“For the love of all things CAM, this book deserves more than 5 stars.” – Mundie Moms
“I cannot even begin to explain how much I adored this perfectly crafted contemporary.” – Shortie Says
Excited? Ready to see the cover for WAIT FOR YOU?
Some things are worth waiting for…
Traveling thousands of miles from home to enter college is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at the Halloween party five years ago—an event that forever changed her life. All she needs to do is make it to her classes on time, make sure the bracelet on her left wrist stays in place, not draw any attention to herself, and maybe—please God—make a few friends, because surely that would be a nice change of pace. The one thing she didn’t need and never planned on was capturing the attention of the one guy who could shatter the precarious future she’s building for herself.
Some things are worth experiencing…
Cameron Hamilton is six feet and three inches of swoon-worthy hotness, complete with a pair of striking blue eyes and a remarkable ability to make her want things she believed were irrevocably stolen from her. She knows she needs to stay away from him, but Cam is freaking everywhere, with his charm, his witty banter, and that damn dimple that’s just so… so lickable. Getting involved with him is dangerous, but when ignoring the simmering tension that sparks whenever they are around each other becomes impossible, he brings out a side of her she never knew existed.
Some things should never be kept quiet…
But when Avery starts receiving threatening emails and phone calls forcing her to face a past she wants silenced, she’s has no other choice but to acknowledge that someone is refusing to allow her to let go of that night when everything changed. When the devastating truth comes out, will she resurface this time with one less scar? And can Cam be there to help her or will he be dragged down with her?
And some things are worth fighting for…
WAIT FOR YOU is available now! Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Wait-for-You-eb...
Barnes and Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wait-...
J. Lynn, also known as Jennifer L. Armentrout, is the USA TODAY Bestselling author of the adult romance Gamble Brothers’ series, the young adult Lux Series and award winning Covenant Series. She pretty much writes everything—contemporary, paranormal, and fantasy. All of her books have one thing in common no matter the name or genre: kissing… and stuff. When she’s not busy writing, which is never, she’s usually hanging out with dog Loki, watching reruns of The Walking Dead, or procrastinating on the Internet. You can find out more about Jennifer by visiting the following websites:Twitter
https://twitter.com/JLArmentroutFacebook
http://www.facebook.com/JenniferLArmentroutWebsite:
http://www.jenniferarmentrout.com/
What do early readers have to say about WAIT FOR YOU ?
“J. Lynn creates a wonderful cast of characters that will make you laugh, swoon, and cry. Cam stole my heart.” – Cora Carmack, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of LOSING IT“For the love of all that is Cameron without a shirt on! Wait for You will have you laughing out loud, fanning yourself and anxiously waiting to know what will happen next.” – Molly McAdams, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of FROM ASHES and TAKING CHANCES
“I don't think I have ever read a NA Contemporary novel with as much depth as this one. It really moved me and by the end I was just speechless over how inspirational and uplifting it was as well as being sexy and cute and funny and emotional.” - K Books
“Wait For You is uniquely different from anything else J. Lynn's written but it might possibly be her best work yet.” – Jenuine Cupcakes
“For all of you in love with Aiden and Daemon, PREPARE YOURSELVES! Your heart will have to expand a little more for Cam.” Total Bookaholic
“For the love of all things CAM, this book deserves more than 5 stars.” – Mundie Moms
“I cannot even begin to explain how much I adored this perfectly crafted contemporary.” – Shortie Says
Excited? Ready to see the cover for WAIT FOR YOU?

Traveling thousands of miles from home to enter college is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at the Halloween party five years ago—an event that forever changed her life. All she needs to do is make it to her classes on time, make sure the bracelet on her left wrist stays in place, not draw any attention to herself, and maybe—please God—make a few friends, because surely that would be a nice change of pace. The one thing she didn’t need and never planned on was capturing the attention of the one guy who could shatter the precarious future she’s building for herself.
Some things are worth experiencing…
Cameron Hamilton is six feet and three inches of swoon-worthy hotness, complete with a pair of striking blue eyes and a remarkable ability to make her want things she believed were irrevocably stolen from her. She knows she needs to stay away from him, but Cam is freaking everywhere, with his charm, his witty banter, and that damn dimple that’s just so… so lickable. Getting involved with him is dangerous, but when ignoring the simmering tension that sparks whenever they are around each other becomes impossible, he brings out a side of her she never knew existed.
Some things should never be kept quiet…
But when Avery starts receiving threatening emails and phone calls forcing her to face a past she wants silenced, she’s has no other choice but to acknowledge that someone is refusing to allow her to let go of that night when everything changed. When the devastating truth comes out, will she resurface this time with one less scar? And can Cam be there to help her or will he be dragged down with her?
And some things are worth fighting for…
WAIT FOR YOU is available now! Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Wait-for-You-eb...
Barnes and Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wait-...

https://twitter.com/JLArmentroutFacebook
http://www.facebook.com/JenniferLArmentroutWebsite:
http://www.jenniferarmentrout.com/
Published on February 27, 2013 07:56
February 22, 2013
For the Corn Family: Signed Book Auction
My sweet author friend Nichole Chase has put together a fundraiser for a family who unexpectedly lost their husband/father in a motorcycle accident. Needing to do something to help the family. Nichole put together this auction. Y'all should go check it out. You can also read what Nichole has to say using the link above and by scrolling down.

On the night of February 10th, 2013, Matthew Corn passed away in a tragic accident. It’s impossible to sum up the life and vibrant personality of one person in a few short sentences. To say Matt will be missed is an understatement of gross proportions. He was a loving husband and devoted father, quick to give his family everything they needed and more. Matt moved from Pittsburgh to Savannah with his wife, Daniele, to work at Gulfstream. Here they had three children: Ben, 5, Andrew, 2, and Lily, 1. He was a hard worker; always giving one hundred and ten percent to his job, but never missed the chance to joke. He was known for being obsessively organized and neat. If you wanted to see him panic, all you had to do was move his tools out of order or get his jeep dirty. Matt was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan and Pittsburg Penguins fan, more than willing to go nose to nose for his favorite teams. He loved the outdoors and off-road ramp competitions. He spent time fishing and hunting with his children, eager to instill his love of nature. His friends knew him as a person that would drop everything if you needed help.Now, it’s our turn to help. With the generous donations of these wonderful authors, we hope to raise money for the Corn Family to help with medical and living expenses. His loss has left a hole in the hearts of his family and friends that will never be filled, but it is our sincere wish that this auction will ease some of the burdens they face.
Published on February 22, 2013 07:21
February 14, 2013
Mini-Reviews: Bliss line by Entangled Publishing*
Howdy folks! It's been a while since I did a book review so this time you get a three-fer. The Bliss line at Entangled is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Using typical romance tropes, the stories
are sweet, fun and at less than 200 pages each, a quick read.
Mac and Rick start out as each others' plus ones for various affairs. They only know each other superficially but there is a definite spark between the two. A spark that Mac does her best to ignore as she wants no part of any relationship, but especially one with a Duffy. After an unfortunate confrontation at an event, and to distance herself from her attraction to Rick, Mac decides to replace herself as his plus one with her cousin. Throw in a double-date weekend gone horribly awry, lots of miscommunication, some good, old-fashioned grass-roots activism and you have a fun, entertaining, and satisfying read.
*copies provided by publisher for fair and honest review
are sweet, fun and at less than 200 pages each, a quick read.

After another wretched date with a stuck on himself musician, Melody vows never again, no matter how attractive her new boss is, especially since conductors are on a whole other category of vain. Wolf has no interest in dating either, especially someone who bears a striking resemblence to to his con of an ex. The unique setting of an orchestra, with a jerk of a violinist trying to sabotage said orchestra, charming secondary characters, and some unexpected twists made this a very enjoyable, sweet read. As a lover of music, I recommend.
Melody Mires has sworn off dating musicians, but when the sexy European conductor Wolf Braun takes over her struggling symphony, her hesitation almost flies out the window with the notes of her flute—until he opens his mouth. Wolf is arrogant, haughty, and seems to have a personal vendetta against Melody. Oh, and he’s her boss. If she wants to keep her job as principal flutist, she’ll have to impress Wolf while simultaneously keeping her undeniable attraction to herself.
Wolf came to America to get as far away from his past as possible, and to recover some of the swagger he had as one of the world’s best maestros. He never imagined being forced to reassess the entire orchestra’s talent—and potentially fire anyone who doesn’t make his cut. Dating the attractive flutist is out of the question, but as their feelings reach a fever pitch, can they risk both
their careers for a chance at love?

Speech teacher and successful matchmaker Mackenzie Simms decides to find a woman for her friend, handsome newspaper tycoon Rick Duffy. Though they’ve been each other’s go-to dates for the past month, Mac and Rick couldn’t be more different: she is outspoken, sarcastic, and completely loathes his privileged lifestyle. He’s laid-back, unassuming, and seems comfortable at an upper-class charity function. So why can’t she stop thinking about him?
Rick knows he and the opinionated-though-adorable Mackenzie are better off as friends, so he agrees to the double-date getaway Mac plans at his family cabin. But seeing Mac cuddle up with her “friendly” date rankles Rick beyond reason, and Mac regrets her matchmaking scheme the minute she sees the way her beauty-queen cousin looks at Rick. Can Mac ‘fess up to what’s really in her heart, when speaking her mind puts everything at risk?
Mac and Rick start out as each others' plus ones for various affairs. They only know each other superficially but there is a definite spark between the two. A spark that Mac does her best to ignore as she wants no part of any relationship, but especially one with a Duffy. After an unfortunate confrontation at an event, and to distance herself from her attraction to Rick, Mac decides to replace herself as his plus one with her cousin. Throw in a double-date weekend gone horribly awry, lots of miscommunication, some good, old-fashioned grass-roots activism and you have a fun, entertaining, and satisfying read.

Danielle and Wes have been best friends since college, so when Wes needs a date for his sister’s wedding and Dani needs a partner for her company’s retreat, they devise the perfect plan: a fake engagement to get through both events unscathed. Adrenaline-junkie Wes can prove to both his ex and his family that he’s well and truly moved on, and serious-minded Dani can prove to her boss that she’s worthy of the promotion he seems to only want to give to a family-oriented employee.Falling for Her Fiance follows the typical formula for books of this trope, with notable exception. Madsen is able to keep the tension of will they/won't they throughout the novel and make it believable to the point where I wondered if the MCs WOULD get their HEA. Tired of being singled out for being well, single, best friends Dani and Wes pose as each other's significant others. The banter between Dani and Wes is fantastic and I found myself laughing out loud more than once. A quick and easy read, Falling for Her Fiance was a fun, light-hearted read that was very enjoyable. Bet ya' five buck you'll like it.
But amid the fake swoons, fake kisses, and forced proximity, neither expects the very real feelings that develop. There’s nothing more dangerous than falling for your best friend…but what if the landing is worth the fall?
*copies provided by publisher for fair and honest review
Published on February 14, 2013 13:00
February 12, 2013
I LOVE SURPRISES!
Y'all!! I just had THE BEST surprise email EVER!!! The lovely Anna Banks (who is hilarious on twitter, you should follow her if you don't) had a bookmark design contest and posted the top five on her blog--quick go see and vote! Anyway, I voted and mentioned how awesome the artists were and that I needed to recruit them for me and Y'ALL. LOOK.

AHHHHHHHHHH! Isn't it gorgeous?! I so freaking love this! Renee, you are BRILLIANT!!
(Rounded edges courtesy of my blogger settings. It looks WAY better squared :D)
AHHHHHHHHHH! Isn't it gorgeous?! I so freaking love this! Renee, you are BRILLIANT!!
(Rounded edges courtesy of my blogger settings. It looks WAY better squared :D)
Published on February 12, 2013 16:03