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Stripped From You Cover Reveal @marissacarmel

Title: Striped From You (Prequel to Strip Me Bare) Author: Marissa Carmel          Genre: New Adult Released Date: June 1st, 2014Cover Design by: Cover Me, DarlingReveal Host: Lady Amber's Tours*Author Note- Stripped From You can be read as a stand-alone novel, but the author suggests reading Strip Me Bare first. Blurb:You know how it ends, now see how it all began… "It doesn't matter how many women touch this body, only one woman has ever touched this soul."Ryan Pierce doesn’t come from much, doesn’t ask for much, and doesn’t expect much. And he's come to accept that, until, Alana Remington. Alana is the girl who struck the match that lit his world on fire. She's the girl who opened his eyes to more. Who made him believe that just because you have nothing, doesn't mean you are nothing. And he loves her fiercely for it. But, just because you come together, doesn’t mean you stay together. One fateful decision rips Ryan and Alana apart and neither of them are ever the same again. For five years he's regretted that decision, but the deep seeded anger, shame and resentment has kept him from reaching out. And over those five years, a series of moments have spun Ryan's world in a direction he never saw coming. A world ruled by endless nights, infinite women and the name Jack the Stripper. A world, unbeknownst to him, that may just let two severed hearts collide. Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18484521-stripped-from-you Marissa Carmel has been writing since a young age and although it has always been for personal enjoyment, she finally decided breakout and share her imagination with the world. She hopes that her universe is as fun and intriguing to her readers as it is to her. Marissa Carmel is originally from NJ but moved to Maryland several years ago, she enjoys reading, writing, and catching up on her ever growing DVR library. She is currently working on the sequel to iFeel, Gravitational Pull and the third and final installment of the Vis Vires trilogy, Constellation.Links:GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5211765.Marissa_CarmelAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Marissa Carmel/e/B005OKFXXU/?tag=raaolau-20Twitter: https://twitter.com/marissacarmel      Handle:  @marissacarmelFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/marissa.carme... pg: https://www.facebook.com/authormariss... http://marissacarmel.com/ Pinterest- http://pinterest.com/marissacarmel/ Playlist: Hold on, We’re Going Home- DrakeThe Other Side- Jason Derulo Demons- Imagine DragonsDark Horse- Katy Perry Say Something- A Great Big World Summertime Sadness- Lana Del Rey Royals- Lorde “Do you trust me?”“Of course not, I just met you.” “Then how about giving me the benefit of the doubt?” She raises an eyebrow at me, and before I give her a chance to respond I slam the shot then pull her face to mine. And as my mouth covers hers, heat rapidly spreads through my body. She’s momentarily stunned. Her body is rigid against me, but then she relaxes, parts her lips and lets the tart liquid slide into her mouth. I can’t believe I just did that.
I can’t believe she just let me.After she swallows, she lets her lips linger, sucking up the taste of the sweet shot, causing my nervous system to shift into hyper-drive. We break apart slowly, but I refuse to let go of the nape of her neck. She just stares up at me with these enthralling eyes I know I’ll never be able to resist. “Do you always break the rules?” she asks.“No, not usually, but you seem to make me want to do crazy things.” “Was that crazy?” “Let’s do it again and find out.” I lick my lower lip, tasting the sweet remnants of her lip gloss before I drop another shot. I pause for just a beat before I lean down and press my mouth back to hers and let the alcohol flow between us. I flick my tongue against her teeth right before I pull away. I shouldn’t like this so much, but I do. I like the way she looks, the way she feels, the way she smells. There’s something about her, something ventilating; like she oxygenates the atmosphere. I catch the cool beats to a song I recognize pumping though the air. “Do you want to dance?” I ask her. “You can dance?” “There’s only one thing I can do better.” I smirk. Alana cocks her eye brow suggestively. “Draw.” I fire back. “The only thing I can do better is draw. Dirty girl.” I tease as I grab her hand and lead her out to the dance floor knowing Mac will look after our drinks. Once we find a comfortable spot, I start to move to the smooth rhythm, leaving a little room between us so it doesn’t feel like I’m forcing myself on her. Drake sings coolly about hot love and affection as we move in sync to the beat, our bodies brushing and grazing as the music plays on, then finally coming together in a comfortable unison. I wrap one hand around her waist as I roll my hips into hers, pressing our bodies as close as they can possibly get. Alana runs her hands up my chest and hooks her arms lightly around my neck keeping tempo with the music. She moves lithely against me, inducing my heart, thoughts, and pulse to race. Fuck, I’m drowning in want for this girl. I slide my hands up under her shirt and caress the smooth, soft skin of her lower back as she nuzzles her face into my neck, her warm breath skating across my collarbone, making me instantly hard. Damn. She lifts her head and meets my stare, which I know is filled with lust and unrepentantly wanton. She bites her lower lip, our bodies still jiving to the slow seductive music. In a brazen move, I slip my hand up the back of her bare thigh and cup her ass cheek under the hem of her short shorts. She gasps as I work my fingers against her, massaging the fleshy part of her bottom. I’m absolutely aching being this close to her, touching her, stroking her, grinding against her. “Are you sure drawing is the only thing you can do better?” she pants in my ear.   

Burning At Last Book Blitz @CrystalGRister #99cents #Giveaway

BURNING AT LAST BOOK BLITZAUTHOR: CRYSTAL RISTERGENRE: PARANORMAL ROMANCEBLITZ HOST: LADY AMBER’S TOURS



A tragic fire set ablaze with vengeful intent turned two lives upside down. In one night lives were lost and changed as the enemy neared with only one ending in mind.
When Jarroth and Sara are reunited the union is not the happy event it should be. Sara discovers there is more to the story and much more to come as secrets are revealed.
When Jarroth finally shares what he has kept hidden will Sara will stay or consider him one of the same monsters that began it all? Or will she see past the tragedy and into his heart?


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Crystal is a mother to eight wonderful children whom she calls 'her reason'. Her husband is dubbed her rock as she says he anchors her. She lives in rural Quincy Kentucky where everyone knows everyone. When she's not writing you can find her working on her pieces for her handmade line of jewelry and accessories. She loves listening to all music, as long as it fits her mood and soul. She has a love for everything Paranormal as long you find romance. Steamy is her heat and seductive is her spice.



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Thea's Fate (A Loves of Olympus Novella)by Sasha Summers
Blurb:
Can love prevail? Greece works to rebuild after the Persian invasion, her people struggle to rebuild a new life. But not all have peace.The people of Athens look to Ariston of Rhoads for guidance, yet his heart is heavy. He lives and breathes, in agony—clinging to memories of his cherished lost wife. He’s done what she asked of him, but finds no purpose now that she’s gone.Young Spiridion grows strong and hearty, but he’s haunted. A secret presses upon Spiridion day and night. A secret that would doubtless send Ariston back to Hades, robbing the boy of the man he now calls father. And Thea? Thea honors the final promise she made to her most beloved mistress… Medusa.



Release Date:
May 6, 2014

A Free A Loves of Olympus Novella

About the Author
Sasha is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, Hollywood, history, and travel. It’s no surprise that her books include a little of each. Her first play, ‘Greek Gods and Goddesses’ was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She’s been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she’s doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.



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ARV-3 Film Blitz @CameoRenae

Title: ARV-3Author: Cameo RenaeGenre: YA Post-Apocalyptic/DystopianRelease Date: November 26th 2013Publisher: CHBBCover Design: Regina Wamba at Mae I Design PhotographyBlitz Host: Lady Amber's Tours
Blurb:June 6, 2014: The beginning of the end. The Apocalypse.A nuclear fallout wiped out every living thing on the planet, except for a few thousand of us who took shelter in underground bunkers across the globe. Now, after thirteen long years, we were finally able to return to the topside to begin to rebuild.We thought we were alone. We were never more wrong.Before the fallout, scientists had worked on creating an anti-radiation vaccine (ARV). The first two attempts failed, but despite the incomplete tests and results, the government approved and distributed the third serum to the masses in an effort to aid those who had no shelter.It worked, keeping those who remained on the topside alive, but it also altered and mutated them. This new and infectious threat had completely outnumbered us. Now, we not only had to rebuild our planet. We would have to fight for it.
My name is Abigail Park. I’m seventeen, and this is my story.
My family is what keeps my heart beating, and my world a happy place to be. I love reading great books that whisk me away from reality, even if for a little while. :) Writing is my passion. I love creating new worlds and new characters, and taking wondrous adventures with them. In My Dreams & Hidden Wings were both recently published through Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing. Descent (A Hidden Wings novella) will be released May 15, 2013, and Broken Wings (Book 2 in the Hidden Wings Series) will be released June 1, 2013. One day I will find my magic wardrobe, and ride away on my magical unicorn... ♥ Until then... I'll keep writing! ;)  

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Cameo Renae and Timid Monster have teamed up to bring you the thrilling story of Abigail Park, as she learns how to cope and survive in a new world where radiation is a daily threat, and mutants are on the warpath. This Sci-fi film is currently raising funds on Kickstarter. Timid Monster, an award-winning film maker, will film ARV-3 with help of some of the industry’s leading professionals!The good news is, you can be part of this this exciting collaborative venture!Your contribution, as little as it may be, can help bring this to life. As a bonus for your pledge, you'll receive awesome perks, which you can read about on the Kickstarter project page. There's just one tiny problem: They are on a time limit! All pledges - totaling $7500 - for the project must be in no later than April 17, 2014 (12:45 PM CST).I encourage you to check out the teaser trailer below, and then make your way to the Kickstarter project page.Link:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danwrotethis/arv-3-a-thrilling-dystopian-fan-film

Dragons Don't Cry #Review @delenmcclain

One pint sized human female who’s had too much to drink, not enough sleep, and absolutely no patience meets one stubborn dragon shifter with an attitude.

Bastian claims Acasia, his unwilling bride, after she spends the night carousing with friends. She’s not happy, he’s pissed off, and with a curse from a goddess thrown in, you’ll see Bastian breathe fire.

Add secrets, treasure, and unimaginable heartbreak for an emotionally humorous read and discover why Dragons Don’t Cry.   This was my first ever Dragon shifter romance read and I must say it did not disappoint. It was a wonderful read with strong characters in Acasia and Bastian. Bastian and his Dragon friends have been cursed by a goddess with finding a human female who is not their mate every one hundred thousand years, Acasia has been chosen by Bastian and things do not get off to a good start for them. The chemistry between them is magical and this was a fast paced wonderful read with just enough action mixed with romance.  Reviewed by
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Runaway Release Day Blitz @SMKnowles1

    
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 At seventeen years old, Courtney Apuzzo is fed up. With a dead mom and an alcoholic father that beats her every chance he gets, Courtney decides that enough is enough. Packing up only what she needs, Courtney leaves home without telling a soul and heads off to find her new life.

Life on her own is not exactly as she thought it would be. With nowhere to stay, Courtney finds herself sleeping on an old stoop in an abandoned apartment alleyway. A chance meeting with a new group of friends seems like a great beginning to her second chance at a real life. But everything is not as it seems.

 Tricked into a life she never wanted and fears, Courtney needs to run away, again. She needs to find a way out of this new and dangerous life. With the help from a man she barely knows, will Courtney find her way out? Or will she find herself on the run from a dangerous past, and a hopeless future? Faced with a choice that will change her life forever.







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   While growing up, S.M. would travel the roads around her house while       imagining she was somewhere else. Her imagination would take her everywhere, making the long hot summer days seem shorter throughout her fantasies. At the age of twelve, she decided to write her first book. Filled mostly with dialog, she filled up one-hundred pages, front and back. After taking the book downstairs to show her mom, and persuading her to buy her more paper, she excitedly ran back to her room. As she barreled through the door, S.M. tripped over items left on her floor, and her papers came raining down in her room. Discouraged, she stood there in tears, picking up her papers and throwing them in the trash. Her work had no organization, no numbers on her pages, just a child fulfilling a joy that she would put down and not pick up again. When she became older, she joined the military for something different. In that time, she was able to explore many places and even met her husband in Iraq. After coming home, she started her family in Arizona and went back to school, earning a Master's degree in Adult Education and Training.

No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It #Review @celiakyle

The first day of Mia’s new life in Grayslake, Georgia is not going as planned. The house her grandfather left her looks ready to crumble, boxes cover every inch of the floor and—oh—there’s a bear cub in her pantry. It gets worse when the cub’s uncle comes by and busts out his fur and claws while on her front porch. Then it gets loads better because suddenly there’s a hot hunk of badge-wearing werebear on her lawn ready to rescue her. Yum. Of course, he has to ruin things by trying to take the cub out of her hands. Ha! The cub is hers… No ifs, ands, or bears about it.
Werebear Ty can’t seem to get the curvaceous, delectable Mia to understand that, even if she is one-quarter werebear, she isn’t keeping the cub. Ty is the Grayslake Itan, the clan’s leader, and the little werebear is going home with him… Unless it isn’t. It’s her smile. If she’d stop smiling and being gorgeous, his inner-bear would support him and Ty would get his way. But the beast wants to make their woman happy, so it’s perfectly content to let her do as she pleases. Then things change. Threats arise, danger comes close, and Ty demands she return to his den. No ifs, ands, or mates about that.
This book is part of the "Grayslake" series: 1. No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It 2. All Roar and No Bite

This was a romantically suspenseful read that had me laughing out loud and hanging by the edge of my seat. I loved the chemistry between Ty and Mia it was so wonderful and right. I also loved Mia's affection for the bear cub Parker even though he isn't her bear cub. The fight scene's had angst and were wonderfully descriptive and highly entertaining. This was one read that once I started I couldn't put it down and was anxiously awaiting what would happen next with Mia and Ty and the bear clan. This story had wonderful supporting characters to go along with the main characters. This is the first book I've ever read by Ms. Kyle but it will not be the last and I cant wait to discover more wonderful reads from Ms. Kyle.

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Somebody to Love #Review @LoriWilde

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde invites you back to Cupid, Texas, where love is only a heartbeat away . . .

Sexy cowboy-scholar Jericho Chance always knows exactly what he wants and how to get it. And after sauntering back home to Cupid, he’s shocked to discover that he wants Zoe McCleary. After years from home, he takes one new look at his bubbly best friend, with her lightning smarts and luscious body, and it hits him like a bolt: she’s his somebody to love and he’s not leaving town again without her.

Settling down always seemed like a time waster to Zoe, a man magnet with a trail of broken hearts behind her. She’s not meant to settle down—but how can she resist someone as persuasive as Jericho? There’s no way they can ignore the explosive chemistry seething between them . . . even if it means risking their friendship . . .



Lori Wilde brings you back to Cupid, Texas in this heartwarming story about two friends finally finding love with one another! I enjoyed finally getting to know the spunky and carefree Zoey and her best friend Jericho. Zoey has been secretly in love with Jericho for some time but is too afraid to say anything because she may risk losing him as a friend, while Jericho has finally realized he is in love with Zoey but doesn't think she see's him that way. I loved the chemistry between these two as well as all the archeology information that was thrown in to the mix.

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Eyes Only Book Blitz @HKSterling

Title: Eyes OnlyAuthor: HK SterlingGenre: Suspense Romance Thriller 18+Blitz Host: Lady Amber's Tours

Short Blurb: In the shadowy world of covert operations, romance is sometimes the name of the game.
Long Blurb: In the shadowy world of covert operations it's hard to tell the good guys from the bad. Is there even room for romance? Sometimes romance fits in only too well. Read along with the twists and turns of "Eyes Only" where trust is a rare commodity and you'll never know which side to root for until the very end.

H.K. Sterling is an author with Breathless Press known for stories with imagination, intelligence, a kick, and twist endings. H.K. likes to focus her writing on suspense, science-fiction, shorts, and anything that is spicy and unexpected. Sometimes her books may even go dark. H.K. lives in Virginia with her husband who graciously puts up with her passion for writing. H.K. currently has a Mystery/Thriller out: A Taste For Killing; and two short stories in the Breathless Press Anthology, My Bloody Valentine. Her new book, A Taste For Danger has just been accepted for publication and Breathless Press also just published H.K.'s short-short titled Eyes Only. H.K.'s books are suitable for 18+.

Catch up with H.K. Sterling on the following media:Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/hksterlingTwitter: @HKSterlingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/HK-Ste... HK.Sterling@aol.comHK Sterling "Undercover Blog": http://hksterling1.blogspot.com/Goodr... https://www.goodreads.com/HKSterling Buy Links: BP http://www.breathlesspress.com/index.php?main_page=product_free_shipping_info&cPath=9&products_id=555All Romance Ebooks https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-eyesonly-1461889-340.htmlAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Only-H-K-Sterling-ebook/dp/B00JAU92SW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396020559&sr=1-1&keywords=eyes+only+hk+sterling

"I dunno, maybe I had a wild hair that night or maybe I was going a little bit stir crazy. In any case, I think Charlie sensed it and that’s why he made the suggestion. So this one time, I decided I'd go to the restricted bar. What harm could it do? I'd have a few drinks with Charlie, hear some old Marine stories, and call it a night.I couldn't have been more wrong.Isla Aldon was her name.My eyes found her as soon as we stepped in the bar. A crowded bar too. And she was a short thing."

Beautiful Noise Release Day Blitz @Tattered_me

Title: Beautiful NoiseAuthor: Anastasha ReneeGenre: NA Paranormal RomanceBlitz Host: Lady Amber's Tours New adult fantasy series kicks off with Beautiful Noise… Mena St. Martine is adept at one thing: survival. Born with a gift that she must keep hidden, her mere existence is an illusion, but her nightmare is only about to start. Fluke, happenstance, and a deep personal loss finds Mena deeply entrenched with those who would destroy her simply for breathing — her own family. Being named the sole heir of a vast fortune thrusts Mena into the spotlight, making her into a target that must be eliminated. But within the darkness comes a certain solace. —Unknown to her tormenters Mena grows stronger during her captivity and soon she wins her freedom. Taking back the one thing that has ever truly been hers. Her life… Mena begins to relax into her new life. Her new found freedom has brought her the chance of something she'd only dreamed of one day having, love. Still walking the careful path of secrecy, Mena is learning swiftly that love isn’t always as easy as a little girl dreams of.While she is trying to navigate this new high wire act she has found herself living in, she discovers that someone is watching her from the shadows. A very dangerous someone. Stalking her every move.Chaos is Mena’s one constant companion as she fights for the right to continue to live in the light once more. Anastasha Renee is a Military wife and mother. She is currently living at Fort Polk in central LA with her family and two huskies. Tasha has always had a passion for words. She started writing at the young age of ten. With first short stories, then she moved onto writing Poetry. Her poetry has won many awards both in Germany and within the United States. Tasha has always had a passion for children which moved her to attain a degree in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, Tasha loves to paint landscapes and dabble in photography. Her family has always told her that she got all the “artistry genes” in the family.  Besides spending time with her family, you would probably never catch Tasha without a book, or her ever handy kindle attached to her hand. Tasha is currently having her first novel published September 2013. Tasha doesn’t have just one genre that she writes in. She loves to read and write in every genre. Her dream is to reach her readers on a deep and personal level. Tasha wants to take her readers on a journey where they will feel what the characters they are reading about are feeling. Experience the character’s joys, triumphs, and pain.“If I can take someone on such an epic journey through my writing that they actually connect with my characters on a deep emotional level. Then my dreams of being a writer are realized.”Tasha always has characters banging around in her head wanting their stories to be told. So keep an eye out for her work. She is sure to enlighten your imaginations. 



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