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March 15, 2015

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Crashing Tides



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You can predict the tides but not the changes they make. Gunnison Del Valle was the current in the tide that was about to change my life.Crash one we met.Crash two we fell in love.Crash three changed our perfectly planned lives forever.
Athletic man with six-pack abs 1de41-excerpt As we approach, I realize it’s a private celebration of some sort, and I pray we won’t be noticed. As the music gets louder and the flame rises higher, we ease our way into the crowd and take a seat on a piece of driftwood facing each other.

As sparks fly into the night sky, I notice Marleigh watching them.

“What are you thinking about?” I ask.

“Have you ever thought about what happens to those embers?”

“They burn out?” I say unsure of where this is going.

“Yeah, but I can’t help but feel like that roaring fire when I’m with you. You probably think I’m crazy since it’s only been a week,” she says while covering her face with her hands as if she’s embarrassed.

Taking her face in my hands, I raise her eyes to mine. “Mar, I don’t think you’re crazy. In fact, I feel the same way.”

“You do?”

“Yes, but we aren’t like the embers. When this week ends, it will be a beginning for us.”

“How can you say that? You’re going to be like twenty hours away or somethin’.”

“More like nine, but who’s counting.” As a smile crosses her face, I’m happily caught off guard when she crashes her lips into mine. Our kiss heats up like the fire beside us and my heart soars like the sparks into the sky.
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Published on March 15, 2015 22:00

Amazon Top 10 New Adult Books: March 15, 2015



Amazon Top 10 New Adult Books: March 15, 2015. These are the top 10 bestselling New Adult books as listed on Amazon.com at the time of posting! (No pre-orders! Sorry.)

1. My Stepbrother the Dom (Stepbrother Romance) by Arabella Quinn
4.6 out of 5 stars

2. Stepbrother Untouchable by Colleen Masters
4.4 out of 5 stars

3. His Gift (A Dark Billionaire Romance Part 1) by Aubrey Dark
4.2 out of 5 stars

4. His Gift (A Dark Billionaire Romance Part 2) by Aubrey Dark
4.5 out of 5 stars

5. His Gift (A Dark Billionaire Romance Part 3) by Aubrey Dark
4.4 out of 5 stars

6. Stepbrother Billionaire by Colleen Masters
3.9 out of 5 stars

7. NEVER KISS A STRANGER (A Stepbrother Romance) by Winter Renshaw, Louisa Maggio LM Creations
4.7 out of 5 stars

8. Taken: Billionaire Menage Romance Serial (Billionaire Brothers Book 1) by Meg Watson
4.4 out of 5 stars

9. Slammed #4 (The Slammed Romance Series - Book #4) by Claire Adams
4.6 out of 5 stars

10. A Baby for My Billionaire Stepbrother 4 by Cassandra Zara
4.6 out of 5 stars


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Published on March 15, 2015 14:17

March 12, 2015

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Forever Night Stand



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Forever Night Stand
by Stacey Mosteller
Publication Date: Spring 2015
Genres: Contemporary, Romance

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Every guy, especially one in his early twenties, meets a girl thinking about one thing: sex.Would I have sex with her?How do I have sex with her?How quickly can I get her into my bed?Guys my age, especially musicians, don’t think about forever and happily ever afters. We’re all driven by testosterone and lust.Imagine my surprise when I slipped up and found myself in one forever night stand.
Add to Goodreads About Stacey MostellerStacey is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author of Second Chances (co-authored with H.M. Ward) and the Nashville Nights series.

She is also a wife, mother, writer and self-professed bookwhore - not necessarily in that order! As the mother of three growing boys, her Kindle has become her temporary escape from the insanity of boys, dogs and her husband. Stacey can usually be found curled up with her iPad when she's supposed to be writing or creating endless playlists on Spotify!
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Published on March 12, 2015 22:00

March 11, 2015

Book Review: Hands Off! The 100 Day Agreement





Hands Off! The 100 Day Agreement by Candy J. Starr: One hundred days without sex? Is that even possible?

When I got offered an exchange to the Italian art school of my dreams, I nearly cried. I could barely afford college expenses at home let alone in a foreign country but it’d break my heart to knock them back. Then my rich and uptight grandmother called with her offer.

If I stopped screwing around, she'd foot the bill. So I agreed. I figured she didn't really care about my sex life, she just wanted me to keep my partying off the radar.

I was so wrong.

The sexy but annoying Chad moved into my apartment to keep me under surveillance. Why wasn't Chad dying to get into my pants like every other guy I've met? He had secrets and he wanted me to fail.

One hundred days is a helluva long time to avoid temptation – even longer when Chad becomes the temptation.
Julie's thoughts: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Hands Off! The 100 Day Agreement by Candy Starr is a reverse of many of the stories out lately. In this story, the heroine is the "bad girl", sleeping with just about any willing guy, and the hero is the good guy. The story is told from the heroine's point of view.

This is a fast read. It's very predictable, but still enjoyable. In the beginning, the voice of the heroine made me laugh, but I have to admit, I was ready for her to grow up long before she actually did. The biggest thing I felt missing from this story was the payoff. I would have liked more of the characters after they finally get together.

I would recommend this for anyone looking for an easy, light romance. Although I would classify this as NA, for a story entirely about sex, there's very little of it. It's talked about a lot, but not happening much. As someone who loves YA, I'm not one who requires sexual situations; however, I felt this book was lacking in not giving the reader a payoff scene due to the fact that sex was the entire driving factor of the story. In my opinion, the book is definitely not appropriate for YA, but I felt it was a little lacking for NA. Overall, it was enjoyable, though.








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Published on March 11, 2015 22:00

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Instigation



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Instigation, Book 1 in The Clandestine Affairs TrilogyTessa TeevanGenre: Contemporary Romance/ Romantic Suspense—Full Length NovelRelease Day: April 20, 215

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Synopsis Breaking up is hard to do.

Three years after her life changed forever, Gabriella Latham finally has it all. Killer job [if working for her boyfriend counts]. Killer closet [even if she doesn't technically own any of it]. Killer boyfriend [who refuses to let her leave him, even when she tries]. Unfortunately for her, the last part isn't hyperbole. She just doesn't know it yet.

Adrian Morningstar was a dream come true. No one had ever loved her more, and for the first time, in longer than she could remember, she was no longer alone. He was the Prince Charming to her Cinderella, until suddenly he became the Beast from whom she could not escape.

Until him.

When Rafe Matthews is hired to oversee the guest home construction of one of the most powerful businessmen in the country, he finally has his in. Nothing will get in the way of what he sets out to do.

Until her.

Watching from the shadows, he's drawn to the beautiful, isolated woman of the house. His curiosity is piqued and he has to have her. She may be taken by the boss, but that's not enough to stop him. Or her.

It leads to a game of cat and mouse. But who is the true predator? And who is the prey?

Nothing is quite as it seems.

Passions ignite. Tempers flare. Secrets kill.


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Teeny Tiny Teaser"You know too much as it is. It's too late. God, I'm so fucking sorry for this. Sometimes I wish I'd never laid eyes on you that day. That I'd just kept going. And yet, no matter what happens, I'll cherish the memories we had for the rest of my life. I couldn’t live without them, as selfish as that sounds. But then again, I think you've found I'm a selfish man."




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If I’m not writing or looking through tons of photos of hot men, all in the name of research, then you can probably find me curled up with my Kindle, ignoring the rest of the world. I love my sports almost as much as I love my books. My other obsessions include red wine, hot men, country music, and all things Grace Potter.


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Published on March 11, 2015 22:00

Book Review: Skeletal





Skeletal by Katherine Hayton: Three months before she died Daina Harrow faced a bully at school.
Six weeks before she died Daina Harrow suffered an assault in the park.
One week before she died Daina Harrow stole a secret people had killed to hide.

That was ten years ago. Ten long years.

Now, her bones have been found on a building site. A coroner's inquest has been reopened. A parade of witnesses is about to start.
And Daina's here. Watching every day as her mother cries in the courtroom. Watching every day as her friends, and her enemies, and her killers lie about her on the stand.
Watching, and making sure that no matter what the coroner hears, you know the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

So help you God.
Lori's thoughts: I received a copy of this courtesy of NetGalley in in exchange for an honest review.

I was craving something different and when I read the synopsis for this book, I decided I had to read it! Very well written and it kept me guessing as to what was going on the entire time. The horrors that Daina went through were awful.

I was barely able to put down the book and it kept me invested from beginning to end. It did not disappoint! I highly recommend this book if you enjoyed Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.

There is some language that may not be suitable for younger adults and there is a rape scene that's not so much a rape as it is a non participating, non consensual sex scene. It's not graphic and unlikely to be a trigger with anyone. The way it was written, I'm not even certain I'd call it a "rape."

That being said... don't hate me. :) Just read the book and form your own opinions!







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Published on March 11, 2015 16:30

March 10, 2015

Book Reivew: Hearts of Fire





Synopsis The Circus Spektakulär is proud to present Jack McCabe: Fire-breather, knife-thrower, risk-taker.  

My house burned down when I was just a boy, robbing me of both my parents.

Now I breathe fire, eat the poison that almost killed me.

Crowds come to see me night after night. Men for the spectacle, women for the thrill. I’m an oddity to be stared at and desired. With each flame I spit, I risk my life.

I wear scars on my body that will never go away, but the scars inside my head are far more difficult to overlook.

My brother doesn’t know me, and if I have it my way he never will.

Life was going exactly the way I’d planned until Lille came along. She wanted to run away with the circus, have an adventure, but this world was never meant for her.

I try to keep her safe, because she doesn’t know the dangers that are out here on the road. She doesn’t know the monsters that lurk behind the bright lights of the ring. In truth, I could be considered one of them.

We were fashioned from different cloths, never intended to mix. So I watch her. I try not to touch, even when her eyes invite me.

Join us in the Spiegeltent and let us give you a show. Allow my Lille to draw a picture for you in paint and sweat and skin.

The truest love is always the hardest to let in.


This is a standalone romance that tells the story of Jack McCabe, Jay Fields’ long lost, presumed dead brother. It is not necessary to have read Six of Hearts in order to enjoy Hearts of Fire.

Release Date: March 9th
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Excerpt: 

Somebody swore profusely from behind me, and I turned to find Jack trying to light a cigarette. The wind wasn’t doing him any favours, and he couldn’t get the flame to stay lit. Not wanting him to see me, I began walking swiftly in the opposite direction. I didn’t get far when he was suddenly behind me. He looped his finger through my belt and practically dragged me to the corner he’d been standing in.“What the fu….”“Stay still,” he ordered. “I need you to block the wind.”I didn’t have any snappy comebacks, so I simply stood there, amazed by his gruffness. Hadn’t anyone ever taught him simple manners? When I looked at him, I thought that maybe they hadn’t. I could easily imagine him as a little Mowgli type, being raised by animals in the jungle.He flicked the lighter and finally got the smoke lit. Inhaling deeply, then exhaling, he watched me all the while. I shivered, and not from the cold. I felt like there was an atmosphere between us, but it was more than likely all on my end. I was good at imagining things, especially sexual tension. And I was well-acquainted with the one-sided kind.“Are my services required further, sir?” I asked with a hint of sass. I mean, I’d been his wind-blocker, and he hadn’t even said thanks.Just like last night, he almost smiled, and I hated that it was wondrous. I could have painted an entire mural of his jaw line alone. He flicked off the ash and leaned back against the wall behind him.“So, you’re staying with Lola?”“Yes, and Violet.”“That’ll be fun.”“Are you being sarcastic?”“Are you?”“What?”“Nothing.”“You’re weird.”He took a step forward and stared down at me, teeth flashing as he spoke. “And I bet I could make you like it.”

Lori's thoughts: 

LH Cosway is one of my favorite authors and whenever I see something new by this author, I'm on it like a rat on a Cheeto. :) Hearts of Fire does not disappoint. It's different. I love reading books about the circus life. The carnival.

Perfect title, perfect cover. Amazing story. Jack and Lille are just right. This is book two in the Hearts series, although you don't have to read Six of Hearts before reading this one, I recommend you do. For those of you unaware, there will be a third book. King of Hearts... and I can't wait!

There are several other characters in the story who I would love to read more about.

Loved it!






About the Author L.H. Cosway has a BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Civilisation, and an MA in Postcolonial Literature. She lives in Dublin city. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favourite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books.

She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.

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Published on March 10, 2015 22:00

Cover Reveal: Hitched



BOOK & AUTHOR INFO:
Hitched by Dawn Rae Miller
Publication date: April 14th 2015
Genres: New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:
Life hasn’t been easy for twenty-three year old Ellie Jacobs since her boyfriend, Fletch, walked out of her life two years earlier. She’s stuck in a consulting job she hates, buried under crushing student loans, and still longing for Fletch despite her best efforts to leave the past behind.
Letting go is hard when everywhere she turns, there’s a reminder of Fletch – from his face on gossip magazines to everyone being obsessed with his company, GroundFloor.
So when Ellie finds herself at a mutual friend’s wedding with Fletch, she decides to grin and bear it for the sake of the bride and groom. But years of anger have piled up, and Ellie doesn’t know if she can last the weekend without going crazy or lashing out.
However, as the wedding weekend progresses, Ellie realizes anger can only take you so far, but love can take you farther.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25018985-hitched
Pre-order: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/HITCHED-CRUSHED-Book-Dawn-Miller-ebook/dp/B00U0B4YII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425909790&sr=8-1&keywords=Hitched+Dawn+Rae+MillerKobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/hitched-13


AUTHOR BIO:Dawn is a Twitter and fashion addict whose favorite things in life are her family, gorgeous dresses, tea leaf salad, and French macarons. She splits her time between San Francisco, Northern Virginia, and Paris.
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Published on March 10, 2015 22:00

March 9, 2015

Release Blitz: Mystery on the Missing Ship




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Melodie Crane, her twin sister, Lila, and their mother are embarking on a trip to America on the Titanic. 

What is supposed to be a rather uneventful trip turns into mystery, mayhem, and murder. 

Who will make it out alive? Will they find the person responsible for this tragedy?




Tate has always had a passion for reading all genres of books. She loves to write and draw. She is a very bright young lady who loves to learn. Tate is currently 13 years old. She lives in Seneca, Missouri where she attends school and lives with her mom and 2 sisters. She is an amazing, loving, and wonderful daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend. She is a very warm-spirited young lady who has such a loving and generous heart. She has overcome a lot of events in her life which have made her a stronger person and shown her what she is capable of and the type of person she wants to be in this world. In turn, this has given her the opportunities to be able to build her character and have her light shine bright.

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Published on March 09, 2015 22:00

March 8, 2015

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Heartfelt Lies



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Title: Heartfelt Lies (Undone #2)Author: Kristy LoveGenre: Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: May 8, 2015 goodreads SynopsisLoving Cassie was effortless.
She was a thirst I couldn’t quench.

She was everything I needed, but nothing I deserved.
I failed her more times than I could count.

I lied relentlessly.
And she always forgave me.

Until she couldn’t.

Maybe I deserved to be left behind.

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Jax swept me off my feet with his disheveled hair and his easy smile.
I loved him fiercely.
He made me believe in the fairytale.

Then the walls crumbled around me.
The lies never ended.
I left him behind. I had no choice.
I mourned the loss of him.

But I moved on.
I created a new life,
Now, I was marrying someone else.

Where do we go now that he’s back?


ExcerptChapter 1JaxPresentThe engraved invitation I held was heavy in both my hand and my heart, but it confirmed I had the right address. I examined the church before me with a sigh.

It all came down to this.

Cars parked and people streamed inside. I hung back, leaning against a tree. I’d hoped I would catch a glimpse of her, but she must have gone inside before I got here. Everyone was dressed in their nicest clothing and chatted amongst themselves, enjoying the day that was sure to be filled with happiness and love.

Only my heart was being slowly ripped out of my chest.

People stopped filtering into the church—there was no time like the present. I slipped inside; maybe no one would notice me.

Excitement filled the interior, creating an almost audible hum. I went down a hallway to see if I could locate her. When I spotted women dressed in dark purple dresses, my heart sank. I had found her.

As the ladies talked and giggled, I pressed myself against the wall, praying they would be too caught up in their excitement to notice me. They walked right by me as though I were a decoration. When they were out of sight, I continued down the hall until I saw the sign on the door. Brides Room.

I’d known what to expect, but it didn’t help. I was devastated all over again.

This should have been our day. She should be getting ready to walk down the aisle to marry me. Not whomever had been holding her in his arms instead. If only I hadn’t been such a disaster, it could have been me.

I rapped on the door and looked up and down the hall to see if anyone would come and interrupt me.

“Come in,” she called from the other side of the door. My breath caught in my throat. It had been five years since I heard her voice. I closed my eyes and gave the knob a slow turn, opening the door just enough for me to slip inside.

My heart stopped and my lungs failed when my eyes fell on her. She was facing away from me, watching through a full length mirror. When she saw me, her eyes widened and she gasped. She wore a tiara on her head that caught the sunlight from the open window and a veil that fell down her back. Her long, red hair hung in curls. Her dress hugged her body in an amazing way and it was hard to look away. She was still as gorgeous as the day I last saw her. Her blue eyes still captivated me. It was like no time had passed and she was the same girl who stole my breath from the moment I first laid eyes on her in the diner.

If only I was strong enough back then to hold on to her.

“Jax,” she said, and turned to face me. Her hands flitted down her dress, smoothing the fabric. “What are you doing here?”

“I came for you,” I said, stepping closer to her. Her eyes filled with tears and she shook her head.

“You can’t be here. Not today.”

“Cassandra.” She winced when I said her full name. It felt wrong, too intimate to call her Cassandra after so many years apart. “Cassie, you can’t marry him.”

“You’ve been gone for years, Jax. Years. I’ve moved on.” She tried to sound convincing, but her voice wavered. That little bit of hesitance gave me the courage to tell her what I came to say.

“Please, please don’t do this.” I moved in closer until I could touch her. Running a finger down her arm, feeling her skin, the same electricity that was always between us sparked, and goose bumps popped up on her flesh. She closed her eyes as though she were in pain, yet her body swayed toward me. I took her face between my palms, running my thumbs over the soft skin of her cheeks until she looked up at me. Her eyes were full of regret and tears.

“I’m getting married today, Jax. You can’t be here.” She said the words, but her body pressed closer to mine until only a breath separated our lips. Her eyes seemed to plead for me to take her away and also to leave. She was torn, wanting me and pushing me away at the same time.

“You don’t have to get married. You could leave with me right now.”

“I can’t. My family is here and his family is here and I can’t just leave. What about Ben?”

Of course her first thought would be about her son. “We can leave through the back and I’ll call my sister. Ry won’t mind grabbing him and meeting us wherever we go.”

She closed her eyes again and tears leaked down her cheeks. I brushed them away with my thumbs. When she opened them, I could see the pain and uncertainty circling there. My eyes dropped to her lips and she parted them, pulling her full lower lip between her teeth. I met her gaze, where desire swirled with the uncertainty and pain.

That was all I needed. I closed the distance between our lips, and her eyes slid shut. A small sigh escaped her. I pressed my lips gently against hers, reveling in the warmth and the perfection of her mouth. She deepened the kiss, her tongue stroking against my lips until I opened them. Her hands slipped into my hair, holding on tightly, as though I would disappear. I held her face between my hands, not wanting to let her go, afraid of what would happen when this moment ended.

She moaned and pressed closer to me until her body was melded to mine. One of her hands dropped down and grabbed the waist of my jeans, pulling me to her. Her body still felt familiar as I slid one of my hands down her torso and gripped her waist. Our lips moved in a frenzy as we clambered to get closer to one another. The need for her was almost painful. It had been five years since I held her this way and tasted her. I wanted more. I wanted to devour her and make it so she wouldn’t want to leave. I knew, somewhere in my heart and mind, that once our lips separated, the moment would be over.

As her hands tore at my shirt, trying to get underneath it, someone knocked on the door.

“Cassie?” a woman called through the door. She pulled away from me and I felt the loss of her immediately. I wanted to pull her into my arms and convince her not to let this be the end.

It couldn’t end this way.

“Yeah?” Cassie answered, attempting to catch her breath. She took a few hesitant steps away from me, but her hands were still clenching my shirt, holding me.

“It’s time. Are you ready?”

“Yeah. Just—” she sighed, closing her eyes. “Just give me a minute, okay?”

“Sure. I’ll wait for you down the hall.”

“I’ll be there in a minute.” Cassie’s eyes were full of resignation. They locked on mine.

“Cassie, you don’t have to do this.”

“I can’t leave Nolan, Jax. I care about him.” She let go of my shirt and took a few steps away from me, then turned back to the mirror. She ran a finger under her eyes and around her lips, fixing her slightly smudged lipstick. When she was done she turned back to me and her eyes were no longer churning with emotion. She was surrounded by impenetrable walls. “You have to leave, Jax.”

Pain twisted my heart and my stomach dropped. “Please, Cassie. Just give me a chance.”

“You had your chance. You had years to come back and now it’s too late.”

I moved closer to her as pain made it hard to breathe. She held her hand up, stopping me. “I’m done, Jax. I’m getting married. You need to leave.”

“I love you,” I pleaded. I had to stop her from walking out the door and out on me. I felt her slipping through my fingers again, but this time I would fight for her. She gasped and her eyes widened briefly before she caught herself and her walls rose again.

“If you won’t leave, I will.” She walked to the door, her dress rustling with her movements. Before she opened the door, she bowed her head, her back still to me, and she rested her hand on the doorknob. “Goodbye, Jax.”

She opened the door and stepped out, leaving me behind.

I stood in the middle of the room, still feeling her skin under my fingers and her lips against mine. I replayed her voice over in my head, aching to have her come back, but I knew I had lost.

I had lost my reason.

Time lost meaning as I stood there, staring at the door and feeling the loss of her. Somehow, I found my way out of the room and then the church. Once I was in my truck, sadness overwhelmed me and I rested my head against the steering wheel. For the first time in years, I craved the oblivion alcohol gave me. Something, anything, to make this pain more bearable. But I had fought too hard for my sobriety to ruin it. Without hope, though, I wasn’t sure what the point was.

I put the car in gear and drove slowly away, but I was leaving a huge part of myself back in the church.
About The Author Kristy Love Author Bio: From the time she was old enough to form words into sentences, Kristy Love has been writing stories. She attended La Roche College and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Writing. When she's not writing, Kristy can be found with her nose stuck in a book or spending time with her family and friends.She lives with her husband and two girls in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Published on March 08, 2015 22:00