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March 1, 2015

Ghost - Review


Ghost by Dani-Lyn AlexanderGenre: Contemporary Ghost Story


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After a head injury, Jess begins to see things she can’t explain. She starts to wonder if she’s hallucinating, losing her mind completely...or if something far worse might be happening.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful, March 1, 2015By Nickinic - Ebooks Galore "Authors please feel... (Middle of Nowhere, NY) - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Ghost (Kindle Edition)*I received this book free in exchange for an honest review*
There were a few editing errors throughout the book. But not enough to keep you from enjoying the book. For someone like me who sees EVERYTHING, it stuck out. But I still enjoyed the story. It was a freaky story that had you guessing until the end! This was quite a suspenseful story for being so short. A good little read.Why no voting buttons? We don't let customers vote on their own reviews, so the voting buttons appear only when you look at reviews submitted by others.PermalinkComment Comment






Dani-Lyn Alexander lives on Long Island with her husband, three kids and three dogs. She loves spending time with her family, at the beach, the playground, or just about anywhere. In her spare time, which is rare, she enjoys reading and shopping—especially in book stores. Some of her favorite things include; Bernese Mountain Dogs, musicals, bubble baths and soft blankets. She’s an incurable insomniac and has an addiction to chocolate.
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Published on March 01, 2015 23:00

Meet the Cover Model

Did you know, there's quite a few cover models participating in The Arnold Classic




"I am a mature 40 years old up against young kids in their 20's and guys seasoned prime in their 30's. Gonna give it hell....do the best I can to be a piece of iron and make it respectable." - John Quinlan

John Quinlan is a cover model, gracing the cover of several titles!



He's competing March 6th at the Arnold Event!

That same night... is Heatin Up Spring.

An author, photographer, model signing and meet n greet!

Are you near Columbus, Ohio? Tickets still available for $25! You can buy them here!

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So, how does one prepare for this? 
Here's a day in the life of John Quinlan in his own words




A Day in the Life of John Quinlan

Wow, hard to believe I have less than a week to go before I step on stage at the 2015 Arnold Amateur Men's Physique competition this Friday, March 6th in Columbus, Ohio. I'm truly honored to be part of such a great show being promoted by the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. I'm in the D class which I think is the largest group with over 50 guys from countries all over the world. It's like competing in the Olympics on a global platform which makes it all the more special to me. It's been quite the challenge getting ready for this show as up here in Boston we have had record snow fall which closed many of the gyms which prevented me from training on those days. Add in the below zero temperatures while cutting weight during this time making me feel like the hairless cat from Austin Power's "Mr. Bigglesworth" made staying warm that much harder as well. For me the key is to never quit and never give up when that goal is fresh in my mind. That's something I tell my children, always give it your best and never quit as it is a sign of weakness. Win, lose or draw if I gave it my best I can live with the results with no regrets. So here we are and my alarm just went off at the usual 3am. It's the loneliest time in the world, so dark and quiet. Get the body going and make my food and drinks then out the door to the gym to train like a boxer. At this point a good combination of weight work with 45 minutes of cardio fits the bill to get the job done for what needs to be accomplished. Along with training for the Arnold Physique and a few other spring shows my training is geared towards the 2015 blockbuster pilot film project I was selected for. I earned the role of playing one of the main characters whose background is the former Cruiserweight Boxing Champion of the World. My character was created and inspired by boxer Evander Holyfield and is a man whose demeanor is hard and a bit mean although he is one of the good guys. Training for these shows will get me in the physical condition I need to be in for filming in the gym hitting heavy bags and punch mitts with the trainers. So after my workout it's back to shower and take care of my children for the day while watching them eat all the great things I can't like pizza, ice cream and chocolate. These kids have really tested my will power (laughing now) but I know in the end all my sacrifices and hard work will pay off. One of the quotes I live by and always tell people I would like to share with the amazing author doing this interview with me right now, Nicole Kuhn. Nicole is such talented young author and it was me who was honored to be here with her today and I respect her too much not to be honest so here is the John Quinlan quote that really is me, "I was never the biggest guy, I was never the strongest guy and I was never the most ripped when compared to my male counterparts but the one thing I was the hardest worker. I worked my ass off just to measure up because I was never God gifted with anything." The thing I am most proud of Nicole is when all is said and done if God grants me my wish of the ultimate success I can honestly say I earned it through sacrifice, hard work and the dedication to never quit and never give up. God Bless You & I thank you for interviewing me today. Much love and respect always...



Well, now you have it! I'll be at both events! Trust me, I'll be sharing lots and lots of photos with you all!! And just wait.... we may have a few more models to show off soon! 
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Published on March 01, 2015 07:17

Long Overdue- Review


Long Overdueby Tara AndrewsGenre: Romantic Comedy

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Jill Malone has been looking for love for all the wrong reasons. A reality check has her signing up for a no-strings attached night to simply forget about forever after. The last thing she expected was to know her blind date. 

Blake Anders doesn’t need help finding a date, but he’s tempted by 1Night Stand’s reputation of arranging exactly what a person needs. And he needs more. Though doubtful, he agrees to one night and hopes to discover his perfect match. He didn’t count on Madame Eve reaching deep into his past to give him a night with the woman he never forgot. 
Fearing another broken heart, Jill works to keep herself from becoming attached, but Blake goes all in to convince her that he wants their long-overdue love to be more than a one-night stand… 

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5.0 out of 5 stars short and sweet, February 26, 2015By Nickinic - Ebooks Galore "Authors please feel... (Middle of Nowhere, NY) - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Long Overdue (1Night Stand) (Kindle Edition)*I received this book free in exchange for an honest review*
This is a short, sweet, sexy story. I'm loving this 1Night Stand series. The characters are intriguing and it's interesting to watch them pair off! I feel that for such a short story, you actually get a decent feel for the characters! Well worth the read.
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Tara Andrews divides her time between a full-time job as an office manager, an even more full-time job as a wife and mother, and her dream job as a romance author.  
An avid reader and writer, Tara continuously seeks to hone her craft in order to provide readers with stories that are provocative yet romantic. She is an active member of Romance Writers of America and belongs to a local chapter. As she has learned from her own experiences, dreams do come true and women can live happily ever after. Tara strives to infuse a blend of fantasy and realism in her stories in order to connect with readers’ own experiences, hopes and emotions. 
Tara lives in upstate New York with her wonderful husband and two fabulous children.
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Published on March 01, 2015 00:00

February 28, 2015

Should've Known Better


Should've Known Betterby Cassandra CarrGenre: Sports Erotic Romance

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Sarah Jenkins, a math geek and hockey fanatic, is thrilled when the NHL hires her as an advisor for the Buffalo Storm. She gets to marry her two loves in this perfect job.Sebastian St. Amant is a young hockey player looking to make the jump from the minors to the big leagues. His lifelong dream is within reach, but he needs to convince the Storm's management and coaches he's ready.When Sarah and Sebastian meet, sparks immediately fly. Both want to succeed, but neither can ignore the growing attraction and a relationship is out of the question—Sarah’s an influential staff member and Sebastian’s a player, not to mention over ten years her junior.But the impossible becomes the necessary when they can no longer fight their attraction. As everything crashes around them, the strength of their relationship is tested. Will it weather the storm, or should they have known better?

Cassandra Carr is a multi-award winning romance writer. When not writing she enjoys watching hockey and hanging out online. Cassandra's books have won numerous "Best Book Of" awards and her novella Unexpected Top was nominated in the E-book Erotic Romance category of RT's Reviewers' Choice Awards.
She thinks the best part of being a writer is penning stories about love and sex while most others struggle with commutes, micro-managing bosses and cranky co-workers.
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Published on February 28, 2015 00:00

February 27, 2015

Warped Review


Warpedby Shyla ColtGenre: Multi-Cultural, Interracial Romance

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Imprisoned in the sex industry her entire life, Taffy’s offered a fresh start among the Dueling Devils. She takes the chance and christens herself, Symone. Struggling find her way in a new life full of independence, she gains the attention of a massively built biker with a tragic past. 
Scarred by the fire that took his parents, Monster understands the pain and humiliation that comes from being different. The minute he lays eyes on Symone, he recognizes a kindred spirit. Brought back from his monotonous half-life, he’d been living. Intent on claiming the skittish beauty for his own, he commits to showing her what it means to be loved by a man.





4.0 out of 5 stars sweet, sexy, romantic, February 24, 2015By Nickinic - Ebooks Galore "Authors please feel... (Middle of Nowhere, NY) - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Warped (Dueling Devils Book 4) (Kindle Edition)*I received this book free in exchange for an honest review*

This was a great read. You can't tell that it's book 4 in a series. It's definitely a stand alone. Taffy has had it bad growing up, worse than most, and she has the scars to prove it. Monster has scars of his own. These two are the most stubborn characters ever. They both want each other but won't give in, not that you can blame them.
"It'll be a cold day in hell when that happens," she scoffted. Well, get ready, because a snow day is coming, baby. Monster is extremely romantic. He does whatever he can to show that to Taffy (Symone). This is a great romantic biker story! I look forward to going back and reading the rest of the series.Why no voting buttons? We don't let customers vote on their own reviews, so the voting buttons appear only when you look at reviews submitted by others.PermalinkComment Comment



Shyla Colt grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, but has lived a variety of different places thanks to her wanderlust, interesting careers, and marriage to a United States Marine. She's always loved books and wrote her very first novel at the age of fifteen. She keeps a copy of her first submission letter on her desk for inspiration. 

After a lifetime of traveling, she settled down and knew her time had come to write. Diving into her new career like she does everything else, with enthusiasm, research and a lot of prayers, she had her first book published in June of 2011. As a full-time writer, stay at home mother, and wife, there's never a dull moment in her household. 
She weaves her tales in spare moments and the evenings with a cup of coffee or tea at her side and the characters in her head for company. A self-professed rebel with a pen. Her goal is to diversify romance as she continues to genre hop, and offer up strong female characters.Author Media Links
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Published on February 27, 2015 00:30

February 26, 2015

The Billionaire's Second-Chance Bride (The Romero Brothers, Book 1) - Giveaway



The Billionaire's Second-Chance Bride (The Romero Brothers, Book 1) by Shadonna RichardsGenre: Interracial/Multicultural Romance, Billionaire Romance
GIVEAWAY-1 FAN WILL WIN AN ECOPY OF A BRIDE FOR THE BILLIONAIRE BAD BOY FROM SHADONNA RICHARDS. SHARE THIS POST. COMMENT BELOW THAT YOU SHARED AND MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR EMAIL. GOOD LUCK!


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BOOK 1 - The Billionaire's Second-Chance Bride (Book one in The Romero Brothers Series is also book six in The Bride Series) 

Betrayed by Mr. Wrong. Could she ever trust Mr. Right? 

Meet Lucy Shillerton – twenty-nine, single and heartbroken. She’d lost her fiancé, Jeff, in a tragic accident with his mistress. But when she finds out that her eccentric aunt died and left her a company to run, Lucy braces herself for what is to come: Dream Weddings Inc. Her current project is to present an outrageous wedding for her latest client, a wealthy, older tycoon who wants to marry his young nurse. 

In comes sexy, rich, dripping-with-charm and sworn bachelor, Antonio Romero III, the grandson of said tycoon, who has a good reason to shut down Lucy’s “scam wedding” business. However, when he meets with sweet, wounded Lucy, shutting her down is the last thing on his mind. 

The new sizzling romance in the bestselling Bride Series and book 1 in the Romero Brothers series!



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Published on February 26, 2015 22:30

February 25, 2015

Underneath It All


Underneath It Allby Cassandra CarrGenre: Sports Romance

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Professional hockey player Rob D'Amico is confused when he's chosen to take part in a reading program for inner-city students. While athletes are role models, he tends toward the gregarious and playful side, rather than a studious bent. 

Despite the lack of funding plaguing her inner-city district, every day kindergarten teacher Alaina Rossa ensures her students learn something to prepare them for life. At first she's unsure how a hockey player will help her achieve that goal. 
When Rob visits Alaina's class for the first time, they welcome him with open arms, despite the lack of even the basic supplies for their education. He takes it upon himself to get the students what they need, sweeping Alaina up in the excitement. 
As time goes by and she learns more about Rob, Alaina finds her heart opening to him. Is it possible her soul mate could be found in a world so different from her own? And for Rob, the last person he thought he'd find forever love with was an elementary school teacher wearing clothes permanently stained with finger paint. But when you're playing for keeps, sometimes you have to get a little dirty.


Cassandra Carr is a multi-award winning romance writer. When not writing she enjoys watching hockey and hanging out online. Cassandra's books have won numerous "Best Book Of" awards and her novella Unexpected Top was nominated in the E-book Erotic Romance category of RT's Reviewers' Choice Awards.

She thinks the best part of being a writer is penning stories about love and sex while most others struggle with commutes, micro-managing bosses and cranky co-workers.
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Published on February 25, 2015 18:41

February 24, 2015

Her Unexpected Hero (Unexpected Heroes series Book 1) - Giveaway

Her Unexpected Hero (Unexpected Heroes series Book 1) 
GIVEAWAY - 1 blogger and 1 fan will win an ecopy of Broken, Forbidden series from Melody Anne! So make sure you share this post and comment below with your email address! 



Her Unexpected Hero (Unexpected Heroes series Book 1)by Melody AnneGenre: Erotic Romance
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Would you recognize true love if it sat down next to you? In this unforgettable new spinoff of the Billionaire books from New York Times bestselling indie author Melody Anne, two strangers must look past their painful memories to make way for everlasting love.

Alyssa’s modeling career came to an abrupt end when her manager boyfriend emptied her bank account and ruined her professional reputation. Now she’s heading to a new town in Montana to rebuild her life—if she can even get there (stupid delayed planes!). But things are looking up when she's upgraded to first class and a mysterious stranger sits down next to her…
Jackson Whitman doesn’t believe in love, or commitment, or forever—not since he lost his wife and daughter. But the beautiful woman sitting next to him at the gate has him rethinking that position. Can he convince her to be his for the night? Or will she convince him to be hers for a lifetime?

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Published on February 24, 2015 00:30

February 21, 2015

Brody (The Bang Shift Series) Review


Brody (The Bang Shift Series)by Mandy HarbinGenre: Military, Romantic Suspense


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Brody “Brutus” Jackson isn’t your average small-town mechanic. The shop where he spends his days doubles as the headquarters for the mercenary group he works with. They jokingly call themselves the Bang Shift because the government contracts they take are the less savory ones, and they’re all just shady enough to do what’s necessary to get the jobs done. As far as Brody’s concerned, it’s the perfect arrangement for a man with no memory of his past, and no hope for the future.
Under FBI protection, Alexandria Collins and her son have been in hiding for ten years. When it’s time to move again, her piece of crap car breaks down and the man giving her a tow is the biggest, hottest guy she’s ever seen. She is determined to ignore the need her long-neglected body hungers for. After all, the last man she showed interest in put a gun to her head.

Brody thinks the skittish Xan is sexy as hell, but it’s not her hot body that has him rocked to his core. He knows her from somewhere, and in his line of work, that’s a dangerous thing. Following orders have never been this hard, but he will protect her at all costs … even if what she needs protection from is him.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Suspense, February 21, 2015By Nickinic - Ebooks Galore "Authors please feel... (Middle of Nowhere, NY) - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Brody: The Bang Shift (Kindle Edition)*I received this book free in exchange for an honest review*
I loved this book.
"As Mister Hold-Me-Donw-and-F***-Me-Good walked up,"
This book is funny, has action, sex appeal and will certainly have your emotions all over the place.

"Good thing she was already wet from sweat because her panties just got wetter."
Yes, Brody is sexy as sin, rides a bike, can shoot a gun and will live in your dreams for days!
This was just a great thriller with twists and turns you may not see coming. I'm definitely excited to see more about these men!Why no voting buttons? We don't let customers vote on their own reviews, so the voting buttons appear only when you look at reviews submitted by others.PermalinkComment Comment




Mandy Harbin is an award-winning, bestselling author of several books across multiple romance genres ranging from contemporary to paranormal erotic romance. She is also the number one bestselling author in teen romance under the pen name M.W. Muse with her popular Goddess Series. She is a Superstar Award recipient, Reader’s Crown and RWA Passionate Plume finalist, and has received Night Owl Reviews Top Pick distinction many times. She studied writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, earned several degrees, and even pursued an MBA until she realized becoming an author did not have to remain an unfulfilled dream. Mandy is a PAN member of the RWA and lives in a small Arkansas town with her non-traditional family, and although she is a direct descendant of British royalty, they refuse to call her princess. When she’s not penning her latest book, you can find her hanging out online where she loves to connect with fellow readers or stalking Mickey Mouse at Disney World.

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Published on February 21, 2015 22:00

All That's Unrealized - Review



All That’s UnrealizedSunnydale Days, Book 3by Constance PhillipsGenre: Contemporary Romance

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In a month, fashion mogul and reality TV judge Conrad Ryse, of The Retail Project fame, has promised to take Rhonda Gables under his wing and invest in her fledgling career. That’s her grand prize after a winning season on his show. Too bad exhaustion has sent Rhonda out of her city apartment, away from her three successful boutiques, and into her cousin’s guest room for a month of recuperation in her hometown.

She’s on the cusp of everything she’s ever wanted, but what will it cost? Doctor’s orders be damned, she balks at first. But soon Rhonda is both delighted and disconcerted by the attentions of her friend-maybe-lover, Trevor Collins, and the contentment she is surrounded by back home. She must realize all she’s willing to compromise and what her heart truly desires.

Headliner:  It’s what the doctor ordered for Rhonda Gables, owner of three successful boutiques: four weeks of rest between winning this season’s Retail Project and claiming her prize. Rhonda must decide if being a TV reality show star is worth leaving behind her loved ones, including the increasingly appealing Trevor Collins.


4.0 out of 5 stars great series, February 18, 2015By Nickinic - Ebooks Galore "Authors please feel free to contact us regarding our blog."This review is from: All That's Unrealized (Sunnydale Days Book 3) (Kindle Edition)*I received this book free in exchange for an honest review*

This is yet another sweet, sexy, endearing romance from the Sunny Dale series. I loved seeing the other characters, but also getting to know Trevor and Rhonda. They both have a lot of success coming their way. But watching them struggle with getting what they want and figuring out if it really is what they want or not... It's just a great romance to curl up with and enjoy.Why no voting buttons? We don't let customers vote on their own reviews, so the voting buttons appear only when you look at reviews submitted by others.Permalink


Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, daughter, two kitties, and four canine kids.When not writing stories of finding and rediscovering love, Constance is counting down the days until her son and daughter-in-law make her a grandma and planning a cross-country motorcycle trip with her husband for the not-so-distant future…if they can find a sidecar big enough for the pups.
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Published on February 21, 2015 22:00