Marie Louise Andersson's Blog, page 150
January 29, 2015
I bought a beautiful Steampunk dress yesterday.
I ordered it from Clockwork Couture.I hope it will arrive next week!:)So beautiful!It will be perfect with my black corset.Yay!:)
The picture is from Clockwork Couture.
The picture is from Clockwork Couture.
January 25, 2015
January 21, 2015
Bound to Danger audio review.
What made the experience of listening to Bound to Danger the most enjoyable?
Sophie is a great narrator so it was a pleasure listen to her.:)And her male voices are yummy!*Grin*
What was one of the most memorable moments of Bound to Danger?
When Cade told Maria about his guilt that her brother died.He really felt it was his fault.
What does Sophie Eastlake bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The characters' voices!!!:)Really liked her male voices.:D *Grin*Great job,Sophie!!!!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Cade and Maria made love for the first time.:)*Sigh*And when Cade told her about his guilt about her brother's death.He really felt it was his fault.It was so emotional.
Any additional comments?
This is a great book and series and I recommend you listen/read it if you are a Romantic Suspense reader.Katie has so much talent!
Sophie is a great narrator so it was a pleasure listen to her.:)And her male voices are yummy!*Grin*
What was one of the most memorable moments of Bound to Danger?
When Cade told Maria about his guilt that her brother died.He really felt it was his fault.
What does Sophie Eastlake bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The characters' voices!!!:)Really liked her male voices.:D *Grin*Great job,Sophie!!!!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Cade and Maria made love for the first time.:)*Sigh*And when Cade told her about his guilt about her brother's death.He really felt it was his fault.It was so emotional.
Any additional comments?
This is a great book and series and I recommend you listen/read it if you are a Romantic Suspense reader.Katie has so much talent!
January 14, 2015
Hard to be good by Laura Kaye.
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ABOUT HARD TO BE GOOD:Hard Ink Tattoo owner Jeremy Rixey has taken on his brother’s stateside fight against the forces that nearly killed Nick and his Special Forces team a year before. Now, Jeremy’s whole world has been turned upside down—not the least of which by a brilliant, quiet blond man who tempts Jeremy to settle down for the first time ever.
Recent kidnapping victim Charlie Merritt has always been better with computers than people, so when he’s drawn into the SF team’s investigation of his army colonel father’s corruption, he’s surprised to find acceptance and friendship—especially since his father never accepted who Charlie was. Even more surprising is the heated tension Charlie feels with sexy, tattooed Jeremy, Charlie’s opposite in almost every way. With tragedy and chaos all around them, temptation flashes hot, and Jeremy and Charlie can’t help but wonder why they’re trying so hard to be good…
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ABOUT HARD TO LET GO: Five dishonored soldiers.Former Special Forces.
One last mission.
These are the men of Hard Ink.
Beckett Murda hates to dwell on the past. But his investigation into the ambush that killed half his Special Forces team and ended his Army career gives him little choice. Just when his team learns how powerful their enemies are, hard-ass Beckett encounters his biggest complication yet—a seductive, feisty Katherine Rixey. A tough, stubborn prosecutor, Kat visits her brothers' Hard Ink Tattoo shop following a bad break-up—and finds herself staring down the barrel of a stranger's gun. Beckett is hard-bodied and sexy as hell, but he's also the most infuriating man ever. Worse, Kat's brothers are at war with the criminals her office is investigating. When Kat joins the fight, she lands straight in Beckett's sights . . . and in his arms. Not to mention their enemies' crosshairs. Now Beckett and Kat must set aside their differences to work together, because the only thing sweeter than justice is finding love and never letting go.
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And don’t miss the other Hard Ink books, now available: Hard As It Gets Hard As You Can Hard to Hold On To Hard to Come By
And right now, for a limited time only, grab HARD TO COME BY on sale for $2.49!Amazon ** Barnes and Noble
Praise for the Hard Ink Series:
For Hard As You Can:
"TOP PICK! There is a sinister and desperate edge to this tale that will keep readers glued to their seats. Kaye has dark romantic suspense nailed!" ~ RT Book Reviews Magazine"Hard As You Can is another five star read. The characters Ms. Kaye has created are wonderfully broken and the drama is gritty, but the burgeoning romance and the tight-knitted relationship of the team leaves you with a sense of redemption. A must read series!" ~San Francisco Book ReviewFor Hard As It Gets:
"Edgy, sexy and full of suspense! A great read from a great new author!" ~ #1 NYT Bestselling Author J.R. Ward
"Sizzling romance... The intriguing tattoo parlor and military background will appeal to fans of Suzanne Brockmann and Lindsay McKenna." ~Publishers Weekly Review"Kaye's depiction of sexual tension and her sex scenes are masterful and this will appeal to fans of Maya Banks' KGI and Julia Ann Walker's Black Knight's series." ~Booklist
ABOUT LAURA KAYE:Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen books in contemporary and paranormal romance. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
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January 12, 2015
Brash by Laura Wright.
My review:
Cole is my favorite in this series!:) His book is full of emotions and pain..but also the healing of love.I am already looking forward the next book.Laura is the Queen of Cliffhangers! Oh my! I did not see that coming...I first thought another was the killer.And now I have to wait until September 2015 before I get more answers.I want to give Brash more than five stars!!!
I got an ARC from the Publisher and this is an honest review.
About the Author:
Writing is my ObsessionUnlike many of my peers in the writing world, I wasn’t a writer or a reader until I left high school. During my youth I was into theater, song and dance, commercials and boys. I loved romance surely, but I had never read a romance novel until my late teens. With that said, I remember the day I did like it was a moment ago - my aunt gave me the Jude Deveraux novel, Knight in Shining Armor and I couldn’t put it down until the very last word. Then I went straight to the library and got another – then another until I’d read everything she’d ever written. After that, it was McNaught, Howard, Schone, Kleypas, and the Silhouette line, Desire. I instantly loved those emotional, sexy reads, so much so that I began to carve out ideas for my own stories, themes that were unique to me and moved me. In 1997 I enrolled in UCLA extension writing classes, met my mentor and critique partners and since have never stopped writing. I was committed then and I still am now; the need to tell my own romantic stories a full on obsession. My first manuscript was rejected, and though the second one was as well the editor who’d rejected it wanted to see something else from me. I had something (note to authors; always keep working, even after you’ve sent in a proposal) and sent it right away. The day I got the call telling me Desire wanted to buy Cinderella and the Playboy was the best day of my life. That is until I married my husband, and had my two beautiful children. But I must say, writing is much like motherhood – tough, grueling, surprising, delicious and for me, a dream come true.If you’re interested…I was born and raised in Minnesota. It’s where my love of all things green, wet and grown in the ground comes from. As you read above, before writing I was an actor, singer and dancer, specifically a BALLROOM dancer - an instructor and competitor as well. That work took me to many places like New York, Ohio and Wisconsin. I live in Los Angeles now, but I’m always thinking about greener pastures – literally.
Cole is my favorite in this series!:) His book is full of emotions and pain..but also the healing of love.I am already looking forward the next book.Laura is the Queen of Cliffhangers! Oh my! I did not see that coming...I first thought another was the killer.And now I have to wait until September 2015 before I get more answers.I want to give Brash more than five stars!!!
I got an ARC from the Publisher and this is an honest review.
About the Author:
Writing is my ObsessionUnlike many of my peers in the writing world, I wasn’t a writer or a reader until I left high school. During my youth I was into theater, song and dance, commercials and boys. I loved romance surely, but I had never read a romance novel until my late teens. With that said, I remember the day I did like it was a moment ago - my aunt gave me the Jude Deveraux novel, Knight in Shining Armor and I couldn’t put it down until the very last word. Then I went straight to the library and got another – then another until I’d read everything she’d ever written. After that, it was McNaught, Howard, Schone, Kleypas, and the Silhouette line, Desire. I instantly loved those emotional, sexy reads, so much so that I began to carve out ideas for my own stories, themes that were unique to me and moved me. In 1997 I enrolled in UCLA extension writing classes, met my mentor and critique partners and since have never stopped writing. I was committed then and I still am now; the need to tell my own romantic stories a full on obsession. My first manuscript was rejected, and though the second one was as well the editor who’d rejected it wanted to see something else from me. I had something (note to authors; always keep working, even after you’ve sent in a proposal) and sent it right away. The day I got the call telling me Desire wanted to buy Cinderella and the Playboy was the best day of my life. That is until I married my husband, and had my two beautiful children. But I must say, writing is much like motherhood – tough, grueling, surprising, delicious and for me, a dream come true.If you’re interested…I was born and raised in Minnesota. It’s where my love of all things green, wet and grown in the ground comes from. As you read above, before writing I was an actor, singer and dancer, specifically a BALLROOM dancer - an instructor and competitor as well. That work took me to many places like New York, Ohio and Wisconsin. I live in Los Angeles now, but I’m always thinking about greener pastures – literally.
January 7, 2015
I´m reading uninhibited by Melody Grace right now and I l...
I´m reading uninhibited by Melody Grace right now and I love it!:)
And the cover is yummy!;)
And the cover is yummy!;)
January 2, 2015
2015.
There are a lot of books I am looking forward to this year.:)*Bookworm*I have loved literature a long time.:)Even before I could read.Mom always read for me and my brother and sister.:)
December 30, 2014
December 21, 2014
My interview with author Joanna Wylde!
Who is your favorite character in the Reapers MC series (yes,you have to pick one.;))
That’s tough, because I have favorites that change all the time. Generally I like them best right after their story has come to me, but before I’ve written it because as I write characters I get frustrated with them. Right now Bolt is one of my favorites, because he has a huge backstory and I play it through my head all the time as I go to sleep at night (that’s how my stories come together). I’ve had so much fun with him and Maggs, and some day I hope to share their story with everyone. I would say Painter is a close second, because I’ve really watched him grow as a character throughout the series. Can’t wait to write his book!
I have read a lot MC Romances and I have to say that your series is one of the best.:)It feels unique!I really like that every book is different.Devil´s Game was New Adult while Reaper´s Stand was mature for example.What is the most challenging writing a MC book?Do you read other MC books or do you feel that you get too influenced by them?
When I first started, the most challenging part was just getting the details right. MC culture is very real and very complicated. I’ve been studying it for about two and a half years now and I’m finally feeling like I can wrap my head around it.
A little over a year ago, I stopped reading other MC romances. I learned that it’s just too easy to be influenced by them. Not only that, I spend so much time writing about MCs, thinking about them and talking to bikers that when it comes to my own reading, I’m looking for something a little different.
I´m sure many wants to know if Painter will get his book!He was awesome in Reaper´s Stand!(And I promise to send you chocolate if you do!!)
Yes, Painter will get his own book. I don’t have it scheduled yet, but I’m looking forward to writing it.
What are your plans for 2015?
I’d love to settle into my writing career and find a sustainable pace of work. It seems like I’m always scrambling to keep up, but I guess that’s the nature of life. Still, I’d love to create a more regular schedule because 2014 was CRAZY.
Can you please come to Sweden some day?
I don’t know if I’ll be able to come there or not, although my husband would love it. His family was originally from Sweden and one of our favorite Christmas traditions is celebrating Saint Lucia’s day.
About Joanna Wylde:
Joanna is a freelance writer living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She started writing fiction in 2002, then took a long hiatus to explore other writing opportunities. She returned to fiction in January 2013 with ‘Reaper’s Property’, the first book in the Reapers Motorcycle Club series, and has recently released ‘Reapers Legacy’, the second of the series.
Reapers MC series:
Reaper’s Property – Reapers MC #1Marie doesn’t need a complication like Horse. The massive, tattooed, badass biker who shows up at her brother’s house one afternoon doesn’t agree. He wants Marie on his bike and in his bed. Now.But Marie just left her abusive jerk of an ex-husband and she’s not looking for a new man. Especially one like Horse—she doesn’t know his real name or where he lives, she’s ninety percent certain he’s a criminal and that the “business” he talks with her brother isn’t website design. She needs him out of her life, which would be a snap if he’d just stop giving her mind-blowing orgasms.Horse is part of the Reapers Motorcycle Club, and when he wants something, he takes it. What he wants is Marie, but she’s not interested in becoming “property of”.Then her brother steals from the club. Marie can save him by giving Horse what he wants—at home, in public, on his bike… If she’s a very, very good girl, she’ll get lots more of those orgasms only he can offer, and he’ll let her brother live.Maybe.
Reaper’s Legacy – Reapers MC #2Reaper’s Legacy is a raw and intensely erotic tale in Joanna Wylde’s Reapers Motorcycle Club series.Eight years ago, Sophie gave her heart-and her virginity-to Zach Barrett on a night that couldn’t have been less romantic or more embarrassing. Zach’s step-brother, a steely-muscled, tattooed biker named Ruger, caught them in the act, getting a peep show of Sophie he’s never forgotten.She may have lost her dignity that fateful night, but Sophie also gained something precious-her son Noah. Unfortunately, Zach’s a deadbeat dad, leaving Ruger to be Noah’s only male role model. When he discovers Sophie and his nephew living in near poverty, Ruger takes matters into his own hands-with the help of the Reapers Motorcycle Club-to give them a better life.Living with outlaw bikers wasn’t Sophie’s plan for her son, but Ruger isn’t giving her a choice. He’ll be there for Noah, whether she wants him or not. But Sophie does want him, has always wanted him. Now she’ll learn that taking a biker to bed can get a girl dirty in every way.
Devil’s Game – Reapers MC #3Liam “Hunter” Blake hates the Reapers MC. Born and raised a Devil’s Jack, he knows his duty. He’ll defend his club from their oldest enemies—the Reapers—using whatever weapons he can find. But why use force when the Reapers’ president has a daughter who’s alone and vulnerable? Hunter has wanted her from the minute he saw her, and now he has an excuse to take her.Em has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Reapers. Her overprotective father, Picnic, is the club’s president. The last time she had a boyfriend, Picnic shot him. Now the men in her life are far more interested in keeping her daddy happy than showing her a good time. Then she meets a handsome stranger—a man who isn’t afraid to treat her like a real woman. One who isn’t afraid of her father. His name is Liam, and he’s The One.Or so she thinks.
Reaper’s Stand – Reapers MC #4As Reapers Motorcycle Club president, Reese “Picnic” Hayes has given his entire life to the club. After losing his wife, he knew he’d never love another woman. And with two daughters to raise and a club to manage, that was just fine with him. These days, Reese keeps his relationships free and easy—he definitely doesn’t want to waste his time on a glorified cleaning lady like London Armstrong.Too bad he’s completely obsessed with her.Besides running her own business, London’s got her junkie cousin’s daughter to look after—a more reckless than average eighteen-year-old. Sure she’s attracted to the Reapers’ president, but she’s not stupid. Reese Hayes is a criminal and a thug. But when her young cousin gets caught up with a ruthless drug cartel, Reese might be the only man who can help her. Now London has to make the hardest decision of her life—how far will she go to save her family?
Coming soon in the new series Silver Valley:First in the new Silver Valley series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reapers Motorcycle Club NovelsFourteen months. For fourteen months, Puck Redhouse sat in a cell and kept his mouth shut, protecting the Silver Bastards MC from their enemies. Then he was free and it was time for his reward—full membership in the club, along with a party to celebrate. That’s when he saw Becca Jones for the first time and set everything in motion. Before the night ended he’d violated his parole and stolen her away from everything she knew.Five years. It was five years ago that Puck destroyed Becca and saved her all in one night. She’s been terrified of him ever since, but she’s even more terrified of the monsters he still protects her from… But Becca refuses to let fear control her. She’s living her life and moving forward, until she gets a phone call from the past she can’t ignore. She has to go back, and there’s only one man she can trust to go with her—the ex-con biker who rescued her once before.Puck will help her again, but this time it’ll be on his terms. No more lies, no more tears, and no more holding back what he really wants…Pre-order now on:Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes
That’s tough, because I have favorites that change all the time. Generally I like them best right after their story has come to me, but before I’ve written it because as I write characters I get frustrated with them. Right now Bolt is one of my favorites, because he has a huge backstory and I play it through my head all the time as I go to sleep at night (that’s how my stories come together). I’ve had so much fun with him and Maggs, and some day I hope to share their story with everyone. I would say Painter is a close second, because I’ve really watched him grow as a character throughout the series. Can’t wait to write his book!
I have read a lot MC Romances and I have to say that your series is one of the best.:)It feels unique!I really like that every book is different.Devil´s Game was New Adult while Reaper´s Stand was mature for example.What is the most challenging writing a MC book?Do you read other MC books or do you feel that you get too influenced by them?
When I first started, the most challenging part was just getting the details right. MC culture is very real and very complicated. I’ve been studying it for about two and a half years now and I’m finally feeling like I can wrap my head around it.
A little over a year ago, I stopped reading other MC romances. I learned that it’s just too easy to be influenced by them. Not only that, I spend so much time writing about MCs, thinking about them and talking to bikers that when it comes to my own reading, I’m looking for something a little different.
I´m sure many wants to know if Painter will get his book!He was awesome in Reaper´s Stand!(And I promise to send you chocolate if you do!!)
Yes, Painter will get his own book. I don’t have it scheduled yet, but I’m looking forward to writing it.
What are your plans for 2015?
I’d love to settle into my writing career and find a sustainable pace of work. It seems like I’m always scrambling to keep up, but I guess that’s the nature of life. Still, I’d love to create a more regular schedule because 2014 was CRAZY.
Can you please come to Sweden some day?
I don’t know if I’ll be able to come there or not, although my husband would love it. His family was originally from Sweden and one of our favorite Christmas traditions is celebrating Saint Lucia’s day.
About Joanna Wylde:
Joanna is a freelance writer living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She started writing fiction in 2002, then took a long hiatus to explore other writing opportunities. She returned to fiction in January 2013 with ‘Reaper’s Property’, the first book in the Reapers Motorcycle Club series, and has recently released ‘Reapers Legacy’, the second of the series.
Reapers MC series:
Reaper’s Property – Reapers MC #1Marie doesn’t need a complication like Horse. The massive, tattooed, badass biker who shows up at her brother’s house one afternoon doesn’t agree. He wants Marie on his bike and in his bed. Now.But Marie just left her abusive jerk of an ex-husband and she’s not looking for a new man. Especially one like Horse—she doesn’t know his real name or where he lives, she’s ninety percent certain he’s a criminal and that the “business” he talks with her brother isn’t website design. She needs him out of her life, which would be a snap if he’d just stop giving her mind-blowing orgasms.Horse is part of the Reapers Motorcycle Club, and when he wants something, he takes it. What he wants is Marie, but she’s not interested in becoming “property of”.Then her brother steals from the club. Marie can save him by giving Horse what he wants—at home, in public, on his bike… If she’s a very, very good girl, she’ll get lots more of those orgasms only he can offer, and he’ll let her brother live.Maybe.
Reaper’s Legacy – Reapers MC #2Reaper’s Legacy is a raw and intensely erotic tale in Joanna Wylde’s Reapers Motorcycle Club series.Eight years ago, Sophie gave her heart-and her virginity-to Zach Barrett on a night that couldn’t have been less romantic or more embarrassing. Zach’s step-brother, a steely-muscled, tattooed biker named Ruger, caught them in the act, getting a peep show of Sophie he’s never forgotten.She may have lost her dignity that fateful night, but Sophie also gained something precious-her son Noah. Unfortunately, Zach’s a deadbeat dad, leaving Ruger to be Noah’s only male role model. When he discovers Sophie and his nephew living in near poverty, Ruger takes matters into his own hands-with the help of the Reapers Motorcycle Club-to give them a better life.Living with outlaw bikers wasn’t Sophie’s plan for her son, but Ruger isn’t giving her a choice. He’ll be there for Noah, whether she wants him or not. But Sophie does want him, has always wanted him. Now she’ll learn that taking a biker to bed can get a girl dirty in every way.
Devil’s Game – Reapers MC #3Liam “Hunter” Blake hates the Reapers MC. Born and raised a Devil’s Jack, he knows his duty. He’ll defend his club from their oldest enemies—the Reapers—using whatever weapons he can find. But why use force when the Reapers’ president has a daughter who’s alone and vulnerable? Hunter has wanted her from the minute he saw her, and now he has an excuse to take her.Em has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Reapers. Her overprotective father, Picnic, is the club’s president. The last time she had a boyfriend, Picnic shot him. Now the men in her life are far more interested in keeping her daddy happy than showing her a good time. Then she meets a handsome stranger—a man who isn’t afraid to treat her like a real woman. One who isn’t afraid of her father. His name is Liam, and he’s The One.Or so she thinks.
Reaper’s Stand – Reapers MC #4As Reapers Motorcycle Club president, Reese “Picnic” Hayes has given his entire life to the club. After losing his wife, he knew he’d never love another woman. And with two daughters to raise and a club to manage, that was just fine with him. These days, Reese keeps his relationships free and easy—he definitely doesn’t want to waste his time on a glorified cleaning lady like London Armstrong.Too bad he’s completely obsessed with her.Besides running her own business, London’s got her junkie cousin’s daughter to look after—a more reckless than average eighteen-year-old. Sure she’s attracted to the Reapers’ president, but she’s not stupid. Reese Hayes is a criminal and a thug. But when her young cousin gets caught up with a ruthless drug cartel, Reese might be the only man who can help her. Now London has to make the hardest decision of her life—how far will she go to save her family?
Coming soon in the new series Silver Valley:First in the new Silver Valley series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reapers Motorcycle Club NovelsFourteen months. For fourteen months, Puck Redhouse sat in a cell and kept his mouth shut, protecting the Silver Bastards MC from their enemies. Then he was free and it was time for his reward—full membership in the club, along with a party to celebrate. That’s when he saw Becca Jones for the first time and set everything in motion. Before the night ended he’d violated his parole and stolen her away from everything she knew.Five years. It was five years ago that Puck destroyed Becca and saved her all in one night. She’s been terrified of him ever since, but she’s even more terrified of the monsters he still protects her from… But Becca refuses to let fear control her. She’s living her life and moving forward, until she gets a phone call from the past she can’t ignore. She has to go back, and there’s only one man she can trust to go with her—the ex-con biker who rescued her once before.Puck will help her again, but this time it’ll be on his terms. No more lies, no more tears, and no more holding back what he really wants…Pre-order now on:Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes
