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January 1, 2014
Girl in Love @CaiseyQuinn Cover Reveal
He walked away…
When their worlds collide, Nashville might not be big enough for the both of them.
Girl in Love (Kylie Ryans #3)
New Adult Contemporary Romance
Expected Release Date: Feb. 4, 2014
Cover Designed By: E.M. Tippetts Book Design
She’s living her dream…
Kylie Ryans is the biggest thing to come out of Nashville since, well, since Trace Corbin. With a hit album and a powerful label behind her, she appears to be the girl who has it all.
But appearances can be deceiving.
Fresh out of rehab, Trace Corbin is ready to take on the world. Just not the girl he walked away from. Because if there’s one thing he knows for certain, it’s that the people you love are the ones who have the power to destroy you.
As their worlds collide, they’ll have to make the ultimate choice. Follow their dreams, or give it all up for love.
They say love conquers all, but for Kylie and Trace, it just might wreck everything they’ve worked for.
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Caisey Quinn lives in a suburb outside of Birmingham, Alabama with her husband, daughter, and other assorted animals. She is the bestselling author of the Kylie Ryans series and writes New and Young Adult romance novels about country girls finding love in unexpected places. You can find her online at www.caiseyquinnwrites.com.
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December 30, 2013
Here’s to 1 year blogging & the Top 20 of 2013 @HDcoverTherapy
Wowza! Is about the only words to express how I feel! This year has been ah-maz-ing! Who ever thought a little ole country girl from NC would start a blog, fall in love with it, host tours for amazing authors, write her own debut novel, and feel like she’s on top of the world? (Well not really, but I do like to think so!)
I do know that I wouldn’t have survived this year without Chelly, my cousin. She loves to read as much as I do! (Yeah, our hubby’s never thought they would marry book nerds! But they did!) She has handled the reviews while I was trying to finish No Turning Back & Finding Charley. We tackled Book Bask and NASW together, and I can’t wait to see where we go next! There aren’t words to thank her enough! She totally gets me and my book addiction!
I never imagined one year ago how one post could change my life! IT DID! Here’s to you- Rebecca, Jennifer Roberts-Hall, Tiffany King, Casiey Quinn, Shantel Tessier, & Aleatha Romig! Y’all changed my life! So, here’s to another year of blogging, writing, and anything released to books we
To celebrate our one year blogging, here’s a giveaway hosted by Author Casey Peeler! Over 20 books both digital and signed!
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Without further a due … Hardcover Therapy’s Top 20 of 2013
Casey’s Top 20 of 2013
**If books are in a series, they are listed together. Being the author of No Turning Back, I didn’t include due to bias.**
A Brand New Ending by S.A. Rolls (Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire ties for #1 because Travis is my permanent book boyfriend!)
Miss Me Not by Tiffany King
Misguided Heart by Amanda Bennett
Girl with Guitar by Caisey Quinn
The Keatyn Chronicles by Jillian Dodd
Heartbeat by Faith Sullivan
The Coincidence Series by Jessica Sorensen
Nowhere to Run (Stephanie Corvella Series) by Nina D’Angelo
The Raine Series by Amanda Bennett
The Bluegrass Brothers Series by Kathleen Brooks
Untouchable Series by Lindsay Delagar
Saving Angels Series by Tiffany King
Crash Series by Nicole Williams
Consequences Series by Aleatha Romig
Divergent Series by Veronica Roth
Undescribable Series by Shantel Tessier
Flat Out Love by Jessica Park
Suicide Note by Teresa Mummert
Searching for Someday by Jennifer Probst
Beautifully Awake by Riley Mackenzie
This list was EXTREMELY difficult! I have read well over 100 hundred book this year alone. Each book I am asked to review or read for pleasure, I read entirely. I am not one to put it to the side because I’m not into it… that’s not fair to the author. These books cover several genres, but are fabulous. Some are series others are novella’s… regardless they were great reads for me. Def check them out! Especially A Brand New Ending… it touched my heart and left me speechless! Here’s to another year! I’m bring it in right with Behind His Eyes by Aleatha Romig!
Chelly’s Top 20 of 2013
No Turning Back – Casey Peeler
Slammed – Colleen Hoover
Walking Disaster – Jamie McGuire
Fallen Too Far – Abbi Glines
Metamorphosis – Erin Noelle
Miss Me Not – Tiffany King
Sins & Needles – Karina Halle
Flat-Out Love – Jessica Park
The Edge of Never – J. A. Redmerski
The Sea of Tranquility – Katja Millay
Girl With Guitar – Caisey Quinn
The Perfect Game – J. Sterling
That Boy – Jillian Dodd
Lover At Last – J. R. Ward
Wallbanger – Alice Clayton
White Trash Beautiful – Teresa Mummert
The Keatyn Chronicles – Jillian Dodd
The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden – Jessica Sorenson
Reckless – S. C. Stephens
Rock Chick – Kristen Ashley
Want another chance to win? Show some love to Author Casey Peeler on Amazon! Like her Amazon page for a chance to win a signed copy of No Turning Back & an ARC of Finding Charley that releases Feb 18, 2014! Giveaway ends at midnight!
December 29, 2013
Perfect Lie by Teresa Mummert
Title: Perfect Lie
Author: Teresa Mummert
Blog Tour: December 18th-30th
Release Date: December 17th, 2013
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Synopsis:
Sometimes love burns so hot in your veins that it consumes
all rational thought.
That’s why Brock and I never had a chance. I had to start my life over. College was my
chance to become someone new. I changed everything about myself to fit in, but
one person saw through my facade.
The attraction between Abel and I was undeniable, but I
still hadn’t healed from the painful secret I carried around with me. Abel
struggled to get me to face my past in order to move forward. In doing so, he
revealed a secret of his own; one that changed everything I thought I knew.
A secret that would bring Brock back into my life and force
me to face the truth of what really happened the day I lost him.
Purchase Links:
Amazon:http://bit.ly/PerfectLieAmazon
Barnes & Noble:http://bit.ly/PerfectLieBN
Kobo:http://bit.ly/PerfectLieKobo
Chelly’s Thoughts
WTF did I just read? I’m still trying to figure that out, but I’m sure it’ll require another read through to thoroughly understand it. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t bad…it was that good! And completely mind blowing!
Delilah (or Lie, as she prefers to be called) has had a tough life. Being the product of rape, she was never wanted, and her mom made sure she knew that. She was bullied throughout her life in school and always felt alone, until she ends up in a group home and meets Brock. Brock has his own problems, but he takes Delilah under his wing and for the first time in her life, she feels safe and protected. He promises her forever, but he broke his promise and now Delilah is left with no one…
After moving from Mississippi to Orlando for college, Delilah is living up to her nickname. She is living a lie, hiding under the façade of the blonde party girl, and refusing to let anyone in on her past. After going to a party with Trish, her super-hot, super-shallow, trashy roommate, she meets Abel, and suspects he’s living the same lie as she. He sees through her mask, and Lie thinks she sees through his, but with his hot and cold personality, she can’t be too sure. The attraction between the two is undeniable, but is Abel truly the nice guy he sometimes seems to be, or the asshole that inevitably surfaces? He’s got his own secrets, but will he ever open up? Will Lie ever trust him with her own?
I was drawn in by this story from the beginning, eager to find out the story of Brock and Delilah, then Abel comes in from left field. I didn’t know which one was the good guy and I had so many questions, but the only way to find out was to keep reading. I both loved and hated each of them at some point, and I felt sorry for the life Delilah had been dealt, but she made a few no-so-smart decisions that made me not like her at times, too. We finally get the full truth, then comes the curve ball…WOW! That’s all I can say. Major props to Teresa Mummert! I never in a million years saw that coming in the end and honestly, I’m still a little bit confused. I still have a few questions left unanswered, but I’m sure another read-through will help me understand a little better. Teresa Mummert is one of my favorite authors and Perfect Lie did not disappoint…I will continue to devour anything she puts out!
Author Bio:
“I was a Russian spy at the ripe age of thirteen, given my uncanny ability to tell if someone was lying ( I also read fortunes on the weekends). By sixteen I had become too much of a handful for the Lethal Intelligence Ensemble (L.I.E.). I was quickly exiled to the south of France where I worked with wayward elephants in the Circus of Roaming Animals and People (C.R.A.P.). I was able to make ends meet by selling my organs on the black market for pocket change and beer money. At the age of twenty three I decided to expand my horizons and become a blackjack dealer in Ireland. I loved the family atmosphere at Barney’s Underground Liquor Lounge (B.U.L.L.). People couldn’t resist the allure of Liquor up front and poker in the rear. Eventually I became tired of the rear and headed off to the United States to try my hand at tall tales. That is what brings us here today. If you have a moment I’d like to tell you a story.
(This bio is not to be taken seriously under any circumstance.)
Teresa Mummert is an army wife and mother whose passion in life is writing. She is the author of the New York Times and USA Todaybestselling novels White Trash Beautiful and Suicide Note. Born in Pennsylvania, she lived a small town life before following her husband’s military career to Louisiana and Georgia. Check out her website for samples and updates! TeresaMummert.com”
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeresaMummert
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeresaMummert
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5214793.Teresa_Mummert
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Teresa-Mummert/e/B005ZSVJMA/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1386381916&sr=8-2-ent
Blog Tour Schedule
2 chicks and a blog 12/18/2013
Hopelessly Hooked on Books 12/18/2013
Abigail Book Addiction 12/19/2013
Eye Candy Bookstore 12/19/2013
Kitty kats Crazy About Books 12/19/2013
Two Sassy Chicks 12/19/2013
Countrygalssexyreads 12/19/2013
sarahs bookshelf 12/19/2013
G & C Book Blog 12/20/2013
Rumpled Sheets Blog 12/20/2013
Kindle Crack Book Reviews 12/20/2013
Momma Romance 12/20/2013
A New Bookshelf 12/20/2013
Brittany’s Book Reviews 12/20/2013
Lost in a Book Blog 12/20/2013
Nerdvana Webcast 12/21/2013
My Little HEA 12/21/2013
Book Babes Unite 12/22/2013
Books and Their Worldly Realm 12/22/2013
Starbucks & Books Obsession 12/22/2013
Wolfel’s World of Books 12/23/2013
Treatise & Tea 12/23/2013
One More Chapter 12/23/2013
bookbesties 12/23/2013
Thegruverfamily 12/23/2013
Fike’s Book Blog 12/23/2013
Book Drunk Blog 12/23/2013
Reading Rainblog 12/23/2013
Fictional Reality 12/24/2013
Once Upon A Dream Reviews 12/25/2013
Through the Booking Glass 12/25/2013
Just Booked 12/27/2013
vicci’s crazy book addiciton 12/27/2013
The Reading Cafe 12/27/2013
The Scarlet Siren 12/27/2013
Tyhada Reads 12/27/2013
No BS Book Reviews 12/27/2013
Alanna Joyce’s Book Reviews 12/27/2013
Miscellaneous Thoughts of a
Bookaholic 12/27/2013
Krystal Clear Book Reviews 12/27/2013
Nerd Alert Book Love 12/27/2013
2 bookaholics 12/28/2013
Mommy’s Late Night Book-Up 12/28/2013
Sassy Girl Books 12/28/2013
The Book Fairy 12/28/2013
Books, Besties, and Booze 12/28/2013
whirlwindbooks 12/28/2013
My Journeys Into Pure
Imagination 12/28/2013
Life with Lesley 12/28/2013
Author Groupies 12/28/2013
Stephanie’s Book Reports 12/28/2013
free ebooks and those responsible
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Fabulously Girly Book Blog 12/28/2013
Tiffany Talks Books 12/29/2013
Kindle Crack Book Reviews 12/29/2013
Valley of the Book Doll 12/29/2013
Smardy Pants Book Blog 12/29/2013
The Book Bellas 12/29/2013
Nicely Phrased 12/29/2013
Foxylutely Book Reviews 12/29/2013
Submit and Devour 12/29/2013
Fictional Rendezvous Book Blog 12/29/2013
Hardcover Therapy 12/29/2013
For the Love of Books 12/29/2013
Weet Weet’s Bookshelf 12/30/2013
Tabby’s Tantalizing Reviews 12/30/2013
Crystal’s Many Reviewers 12/30/2013
read along with sue 12/30/2013
Kimerin’s Confessions of a
Bibliophile 12/30/2013
Momma’s Secret Book Obsession 12/30/2013
Contagious Reads 12/30/2013
Book Babes Unite 12/30/2013
Kassie’s Book Thoughts 12/30/2013
Sarah’s Book Blog 12/30/2013
A book whores obsession 12/30/2013
Novel Seduction 12/30/2013
Crazy Chaotic Book Babes 12/30/2013
Live Read and Breathe 12/30/2013
There’s This Book… 12/30/2013
fiction’s our addiction 12/30/2013
Seductive Romance Reviews 12/30/2013
TnT Reviews 12/30/2013
Book Crush 12/30/2013
Island Lovelies Book Club 12/30/2013
Lustful Literature 12/30/2013
Four Brits And A Book 12/30/2013
Reality Bites! Let’s Get Lost! 12/30/2013
Read More Sleep Less Blog 12/30/2013
Good Books & Good Coffee 12/30/2013
Cocktails and Books 12/30/2013
book boyfriend reviews 12/30/2013
Bookaholics Blog 12/30/2013
Food, Books, and More
Contagious Reads
who you callin a book whore
Sammie’s Book Club, for book
lovers
Who you callin a book whore
Books I Think You Should Read
TheSecretBookBrat
Le’BookSquirrel
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Naughty Edition Reviews 12/30/2013
I Couldn’t Put It Down 12/30/2013
The Book Blog 12/31/2013
Book Addicts Not So Anonymous 1/1/2014
Slitsread 1/2/2014
candys book club 1/2/2014
KDH Reviews 1/2/2014
come to the darkside we have
books 1/3/2014
The Book Enthusiast 1/3/2014
Shawna’s Survey 1/3/2014
Behind The Whit Picket Fence 1/5/2014
The Geekery Book Review 1/5/2014
TnT Reviews 1/5/2014
Wine relaxation and my kindle 1/5/2014
Stick Girl Book Reviews 1/6/2014
Winding Stairs Book Blog 1/6/2014
My Secret Romance Book
Reviews 1/7/2014
Sugar and Spice Book Reviews 1/10/2014
ReadWithDiane 1/15/2014
Swoon Worthy Book Blog 1/15/2014
Total Book Nerds 1/15/2014
i love lady porn 1/15/2014
InkBerry Books 1/17/2014
Bookoholic Anom 1/20/2014
Book Worms 1/26/2014
Christy’s Written Word Love 1/27/2014
Becca the Bibliophile
Two Ends of A Bookshelf
Niccis book blog
Zakirrah’s Book Blog
I read books
Book Reader Chronicles
Can’t Read Just One
Twinsie Talk
Chapter Break
Pltinum Book Reviews
Feisty Girls Book Blog
me, my books and I
The Biblioholic
The Book Whoreders Delights
abookandalattee
Book Bitches Blog
The Whispering Pages Book Blog
Twinsie Talk
The Book Junkie
Tiffany’s Book Hangover
A Girl and her books
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December 28, 2013
Cover Reveal—-> Fallen From Grace by Leigh Songstad
Synopsis
Expensive cars…
Penthouse apartments…
Exclusive clubs and endless money…
By day, Judas Woods practices Law in New York City.
By night, he’s forced to portray a playboy image he despises.
Past resentments his father holds against him have made Judas a prisoner in his own life. Just as he is ready to give up on life, he meets her—Grace Winters. Beautiful, intelligent and way out of his league.
Years have passed since the tragic accident that destroyed her family in just one night, and Grace Winters has finally found her new normal. Congressman Ellis Randall is charming, charismatic, flawless…and he wants to marry her.
Things are perfect.
Almost too perfect…
When Grace meets the enigmatic and troubled local bad boy, Judas Woods, she is swept into a whirlwind affair of passion, desire, and secrets.
What is Congressman Randall hiding?
And can Grace trust the bad boy she is falling hopelessly in love with?
About the Author
Leigh Nicole Songstad found her love for writing during her college years while earning degrees in Political Science and Human Services. She lives in The Black Hills with her husband and their three children. With many more characters and stories patiently waiting on her hard drive she hopes to continue writing, for as long as God allows.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Leigh-Songstad/143312655816013?re=hl
December 22, 2013
Cover Reveal: Damaged by Nina D’Angelo
Before Stephanie Carovella had nowhere to run and nowhere to hide, she was damaged.
Stephanie Carovella has been running from her past all her life. The survivor of a brutal attack, which left her best friend dead, she has carefully built a protective wall around herself, but she knows sooner or later her past is going to catch up with her. It’s why she doesn’t want to fall in love. It’s why she doesn’t want to let anyone get too close.
Dominic Delaney works hard and plays just as hard. He’s a love ‘em and leave ‘em guy who doesn’t believe in forever until Stephanie walks into Outlaws. She is wild, unpredictable and dangerous as hell, yet, he’s drawn to her. He needs to know the secrets behind her eyes. He can’t walk away.
A sexy, tattooed womanizer, Dominic Delaney’s everything Stephanie wants to avoid. She knows she should stay the hell away from him, but he makes her want to stop running. Sometimes, even the Damaged deserve to fall in love.
GR link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18048276-damaged
About Nina D’Angelo:
Nina D’Angelo is a freelance writer and photographer. After graduating from Deakin University in 2005, with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and Public Relations, Nina briefly worked in P.R. Not satisfied with her profession, she returned to freelance writing. Since graduation from University, she has written her own TV series, produced a music show for three seasons, worked for several music magazines and her photography was published in Aqua Pulse.
Her first novel, Nowhere to Run was released February 2013. It is the first in the Stephanie Carovella series and currently available through Amazon. It will soon be available through itunes and Barnes and Noble.
Nina’s second novel, Nowhere to Hide, is due for release in August 2013. It is the second in the Stephanie Carovella series. Nina has already started working on her third and fourth novels. Her third novel, not yet titled is due out in December 2013 and the fourth novel, Deadly Secrets – the third in the Stephanie Carovella series is due out December 2013/January 2014.
To find out more about Nina D’Angelo, please see below:
Official Website: http://www.ninadangelo.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ninadangeloauthor
Twitter: @janinedangelo
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/ninadangelo
Nowhere to Run at Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16959937-nowhere-to-run
Nowhere to Hide at Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17160873-nowhere-to-hide
December 17, 2013
Behind His Eyes Cover Reveal @AleathaRomig
Behind His Eyes- Consequences
The Symphony – Late May 2010
(Consequences—Chapter 8)
“Thank you, Tony,” she replied. “This has been an amazing night. How can I ever thank you?”
He pulled her close, feeling the pressure of her breasts against his chest. Turning off the riding lights, he smiled a devilish grin. “I have a few ideas.”
Claire’s glance darted toward the dark glass partition separating the back from the front of the car.
Tony laughed. “I promise we’re alone; Eric can’t see or hear us.” He leaned toward her. She instinctively reached for his neck and settled onto the long leather seat. As he hovered mere inches above, he watched her cheeks flush, and his erection came to life. Over the past few months, Claire had learned to respond to Tony’s commands—both verbal and none. There‘d been times when she’d hesitated. It was on those occasions that she earned the punishment she deserved. Turning his tone more serious, he raised a brow and demanded, “Now, show me that you’ve followed my rules. I want to see.”
Claire’s immediate response fortified the pride of his accomplishment. She maintained their gaze as her small hand fumbled for the hem of her dress. “I can’t reach—”
Tony wouldn’t let her finish—he couldn’t. He needed to taste her. Entwining his fingers in her loose ringlets of hair, he tilted her lips upward and heard a small moan before his mouth seized hers. Unable to soften his approach, he took what was his. It wasn’t enough—he wanted more. When his tongue probed, her lips parted allowing him to enter her warmth. Tony savored her sweetness as her arms once again encircled his neck. With his other hand, he reached for the hem of her dress and the cabin filled with her whimpers of anticipation.
He slowly lifted the beaded material and teasingly brushed her inner thigh. “Open your legs for me,” he commanded.
She obeyed and he continued to caress her soft skin. When her breathing labored and he neared his destination, Tony stopped. Releasing her hair, he sat up and gazed down at her blushed cheeks, smudged lipstick, and nearly exposed body. Grinning, he murmured, “You were amazing tonight.”
Softly, she replied, “Thank you.”
Leaning back, he reminded her. “But the night isn’t over.” His playful tone vanished. “Now, lift your dress and let me see if you have truly behaved.”
Slowly reaching for the length of material, Claire kept her eyes fixed on his. As the material rose, she replied, “I promise, Tony, I’ve followed your rules.”
He couldn’t help but think how beautiful she looked—offering herself to him. That, combined with the sound of her calling him by his personal name, was enough to release the painful tightness in his slacks. It seemed unreal that he could be on the verge of exploding, and she’d yet to touch him. Surprisingly, at that moment, that wasn’t what he wanted. He yearned for something else, and they both knew his desires came first.
December 14, 2013
Who makes your life UNBEARABLE? @Shantel_Tessier
Synopsis
Grief.
How do you survive the loss of a mother you thought didn’t love you…until it was too late?
Forgiveness.
How do you forgive the person who hurt you the most?
Fear.
How do you survive the person who won’t let you go?
Jealousy.
How can your heart continue to trust the person you thought you knew?
Betrayal.
How many secrets are too many?
Lust.
How can you say no, when your body screams yes?
Passion.
How can you deny a love that has no boundaries?
Slade and Samantha’s story continues…
Casey’s Thoughts
Slade and Sam’s story ends on a very heartbreaking note in Undescribable. Sam has just lost her mother, and is completely alone & broken until she finally realizes that she isn’t alone because Slade loves all of her.
What happens when someone passes? How do you move on? What happens when the mother you thought hated you didn’t, and now you feel like the most selfish person that ever existed? These are all questions that Sam asks herself, and has to try to move forward.
Even though Sam has no more family, she has support from Slade, the Long family, and their friends. What she does have a hard time with is her best friend, Courtney. She thinks she knows everything and can’t understand that Sam is “okay.” There were times I just wanted to yell or slap her myself!
Slade, oh Slade, is still the hot guy he was in book one, but he is genuinely in love with Sam. That makes me love him even more! He is possessive of her to a fault at time, but does what he thinks she needs. There is a side of him that comes out that I wasn’t so sure of to start, but it fits Slade and Sam’s relationship. They both need each other, and Sam loves the control that Slade has over her in the bedroom.
There are a few new characters in Unbearable. Tate is the one that will stand out, and leave your head spinning. Seriously, Shantel, I knew there had to be something about him in Sam’s past, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it! That was a good one, and I can’t wait to see what else unfolds.
Missy, I just love her! I just keep hoping that she gets her forever with a certain someone. *hint*
Jessica that B**** needs to get over herself and Slade! I think I would have lost it long before Sam. But it works out for the best.
There are several events within the book that will leave you hot, wanting more, crying, hoping that Slade and Sam get their forever, and an undercurrent of freaky events that will have you questioning everyone. I will say that Slade stole my heart with an event in NYC, but the book ends with an WTF moment. You will be begging for Uncontrollable. 5 starts easily for Unbearable!
Buy Links- Amazon B&N
Add Unbearable to your TBR on Goodreads
About the Author
Shantel is a Texas born girl who now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her high school sweetheart, and their three year old little princess. She considers herself extremely lucky to be a stay at home wife and mother. When she’s not reading or writing, she spends her time with family and friends.
Find more about Shantel!
www.facebook.com/pages/Shantel-Tessier-Author/408437342580536
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7086716.Shantel_Tessier
Find out how Samantha and Slades story begins… Undescribable is currently $0.99!
Amazon & Barnes & Noble
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#NASW13 was #Awesome! Here’s what happened and a #Giveaway!!!
Wowza! It’s hard to believe that this time last weekend I was at my first signing as an author and a featured blogger! Here’s a little insight into the weekend!
Thursday- arrived in Savannah to a hot 80 degrees, first stop was Wet Willies (Yum! Shock Treatment, Bob Marley, and Call a Cab!)…then to the famous Crab Shak where the elite eat in their bare feet!
Friday- started the day off with a trip to Tybee Island, a shrimp burger, a walk on the pier… the same pier in Nicholas Sparks’s The Last Song, the best Bloody Mary ever, and a night out in Savannah! Biggest question of the weekend… to get a tattoo or not??? Welscome event and back to Wet Willie’s with the girls from Wine, Relaxation, & My Kindle!
Saturday- The stress level began to rise! I attended a great Author Panel featuring the Male POV! It was fabulous! Then it was time for the signing! Deep breaths! It went awesome… my biggest question from people coming by my table. ”Can I have that bottle of Jack??” Also, my mom made a new BFF, the fabulous Nicole Reed’s mom! After the event, it was time for my panel, Hometown Romance. Oh Cash Money, how we all love you! It was fun, but I kinda had to get out of my shell! Yes, I am kinda quiet!
We had supper with out family at Wild Wing, drinks, and then to a little Karoke and open bar! Great time, great friends, and a night to remember!
Sunday- Farewell, then getting pulled before out of the Savannah City Limits! (For a freakin’ break light!) Never been so thank full for a Diet Sundrop in the front seat in my life! The cop had family in our hometown! CRAZY!!!!
That was #NASW13 in a quick nutshell. Now… a fabulous giveaway! It’s full of signed paperbacks, swag, and t-shirts! Here’s the link!
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December 12, 2013
Unbearable by Shantel Tessier is LIVE!
Synopsis
Grief.
How do you survive the loss of a mother you thought didn’t love you…until it was too late?
Forgiveness.
How do you forgive the person who hurt you the most?
Fear.
How do you survive the person who won’t let you go?
Jealousy.
How can your heart continue to trust the person you thought you knew?
Betrayal.
How many secrets are too many?
Lust.
How can you say no, when your body screams yes?
Passion.
How can you deny a love that has no boundaries?
Slade and Samantha’s story continues…
Add Unbearable to yout TBR on Goodreads
About the Author
Shantel is a Texas born girl who now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her high school sweetheart, and their three year old little princess. She considers herself extremely lucky to be a stay at home wife and mother. When she’s not reading or writing, she spends her time with family and friends.
Find more about Shantel!
www.facebook.com/pages/Shantel-Tessier-Author/408437342580536
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7086716.Shantel_Tessier
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December 11, 2013
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Synopsis
Leah Carpenter thought being the only witch in her local high school was hard. That was until she inexplicably found herself in the past running from an angry mob, which turned out to be much harder. Lionel, the man in charge of the mob, holds a grudge against a girl he calls Arabella. He thinks she’s Arabella.
Luckily, just about the time it looks as if she’s done for she pops back into her century. This causes trouble at school, but at least she has an understanding family. What happens in the past can hurt her. The whiplashes covering her body are proof enough.
Her Nana believes she has to right a wrong in the past to stay in the present and go out with her crush, Dylan. What she discovers in the past is an evil so pure that it makes her blood run cold. She might not ever make it back for geometry class or more importantly a possible date with Dylan.
Excerpt
The smell struck her first. The acrid, smelly odor reminded her of her fourth-grade field trip to a pioneer village. The candle maker had intrigued her by dipping wicks in what she had assumed was wax until the woman explained it was made of animal fat from butchered animals. That’s what it smelled like, along with the campfire aroma of burning wood.
In the misty night sky, a clouded crescent moon shed meager light on the surroundings. Turning slowly she examined the primitive thatched hut behind her. In the small front garden, a split log supported by two stumps served as a bench. An oaken bucket sat by a door that flew open. An elderly woman hobbled out, dressed in a black cloak. The woman reminded Leah of her grandmother, but instead of a look of fierce determination, terror pulled her face into an anxious mask. Reaching Leah, she tugged on her clothes, pushing her toward the woods. “Flee, flee, they come. Smell the torches.” The woman pointed to a path winding toward the east.
A dim glow was coming from that direction, along with the sounds of voices and snapping branches as dozens of feet marched in their direction. An overwhelming desire to run after the unknown woman came over her. Another part of her wanted to see who was coming down the path. It was only a dream, right?
People couldn’t be hurt in a dream, or could they? She struggled to remember what her psychology teacher, Mr. Schaeffer, had said. He’d said either people couldn’t be hurt by their fears or your fears could kill you by bringing on cardiac arrest.
A few men came into view, burly men garbed in shapeless garments, with wild hair and ragged beards. Held high the flickering torches illuminated a small circle around them. One held a curved knife, reminiscent of the scythe the Grim Reaper carried. It didn’t bode well. One of the men spotted her, yelled, “Witch!” and charged her way. It was a definite bad sign, causing her to sprint toward the woods in the same direction as the old woman. Sticks, rocks, and briars pierced her feet, reminding her of her shoeless state. At home, she excelled in cross-country, but she had shoes, sunlight, and a feel for the course with no angry villagers behind her. The running men drew closer. Leah stumbled over a tree root, wasting precious time.
“Here, over here.” The voice came from overhead. Staring up into the canopy of leaves, she saw a small hand motioning to her. Of course, hide in the trees. Why didn’t she think of that? Grabbing the lowest limb, she pulled herself into the leafy covering. In the dark, she felt for the branches, climbing higher. Eventually she grabbed an ankle or calf, and received a hand up for her trouble, helping her climb higher.
Good Goddess, how many people were in this tree? She held her breath as the light and noise came closer. The few men below argued about which way to go, while a woman waded in with her opinion. “Samuel, let the witch get away. Mayhap he uses the witch for his own purposes.”
One of the front-runners denied the accusations. “Martha seeks to harm my name, because I did not plight my troth with her.”
The argument moved on a little farther away from the tree. Leah exhaled in a whoosh, thanking the stars for the scorned woman and lack of dogs. As if hearing her silent prayer, a long canine bay rent the air.
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Rayna Noire is an author and a historian. The desire to uncover the truth behind the original fear of witches led her to the surprising discovery that people believed in magick in some form up to 150 years ago. A world that believed the impossible could happen and often did must have been amazing. With this in mind, Ms. Noire taps into this dimension, shapes it into stories about Pagan families who really aren’t that different from most people. They do go on the occasional time travel adventures and magick happens.
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