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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Say When by Amy Vanessa Miller- Cover Reveal

Title: Say When
Series: Markson Grove #2
Author: Amy Vanessa Miller
Release Date: Aug 16, 2016


Every single part of me is his and every single part of him is mine.
But we’re broken...
Emilia Davenport and Oliver Paxton have always had a unique kind of love. It blossomed during childhood and has only grown stronger through the years. They thought they were indestructible, so they promised each other forever.
When someone they trust rips their world apart unexpectedly, both Emmy and Ollie desperately attempt to salvage what’s left of their once unwavering love. What remains is nothing like it used to be – it’s dark and hateful and broken beyond repair.
A new start at Hudson University is exactly what they need, but new friendships prove to hinder rather than fix. Forever just might not be a part of their equation anymore.
Maybe love isn’t enough.
Maybe it never was.
**May be read as a standalone**




“I love her, you know. I hate her…but I love her.”
“But you hurt her,” I point out.
“She hurts me too. All the time.”
“Do you think that’s okay? How you two are with each other?”
He frowns. “No.”
“So, why do you do it?”
“She slept with him…and I can’t forgive her.”
“Why do you stay with her, then?”
“Because she’s mine…and I’m hers… and we said forever.”


Amy Vanessa Miller resides in a small and cozy town in the most northern region of New Brunswick, Canada, where cold and snow takes over for nearly eight months of the year. She is married to a loving and supportive man whom she’d be lost without; they have one handsome son together.
When she isn’t being mom and wife, or working at her day job, Amy can be found either curled up on the couch with a good book, writing imaginary characters for others to fall in love with, or binge watching television shows on Netflix.
Say When is her second published novel.

Seeking Hope by J.M. Maurer Pre-Order Blast

SEEKING HOPE
Book 3 of the Emerging From Darkness series
by
J.M. Maurer

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The Absolution of Catherine Brodie by Grace Harper- Release Tour

THE ABSOLUTION OF
CATHERINE BRODIE 
Book 4 of the Brodie Saga
by
 Grace Harper

Revenge of the Wronged by Hettie Ivers- Cover Reveal


Revenge of the Wronged: Werelock Evolution Book 3 by Hettie Ivers

Date of Publication: October 11, 2016


Oracles foretold that the ascension of the next vessel would unleash enough discord and controversy to incite a vicious fued between the strongest of the werelock species - but that it would be the untimely death of a guilty innocent caught between two rival packs that ultimately sparekd a great war between those opposing factions.
An unforgivable sacrifice - destined to unearth a wrath so black as to obliterate light. Ushering forth the war of the century, the rise of a blind warrior, and the dawn of a decade without light.
In a game of survival amid conniving, bloodthirsty supernatural opponents, it's the player no saw coming who will change all the rules...


About Hettie Ivers




Hettie Ivers engages in legal battles by day and smut storytelling by night.
Hettie favors stories in which realistic, relatable characters must navigate fantastical, larger-than-life circumstances. She's a sucker for sexy antiheroes, underdogs, and flawed protagonists, and she enjoys fresh spins on classic tropes with a sprinkling of satire.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

The Effects of Falling by Mariah Dietz- Release Day Blitz

Title: The Effects of Falling
Series: The Weight of Rain Duet #2
Author: Mariah Dietz
Release Date: Aug 2, 2016




I have loved my best friend for eleven years.

Eleven years of celebrations.
Eleven years of victories and losses.
Eleven years of inside jokes and shared smiles.
Eleven years of helping him raise his daughter as a single father.

He smiles at me and my world brightens.
He ignores me and I forget how to function.
He holds my hand and takes more of my heart.
He leaves and time stops.

We have both lost too much, but am I willing to risk the effects of falling again?





The Weight of Rain (#1) – Released Oct 27, 2015
One night changed my life-one that I barely remember.
When I close my eyes, my mind paints a picture of his smile and shades the contours of his hands, the deep scar around his bicep.
I'm an artist, yet my hands are unsteady. With his presence, he has unknowingly broken that something inside of me that makes me who I am.
Being around him is like standing in a rainstorm. First the drops tickle my skin, and then they coat me, refusing to be ignored. Finally, they soak into me, reaching parts of me I don't think anyone has ever touched.
When dreams turn into reality, will the picture in my mind transfer to paper?
Mariah Dietz lives in Eastern Washington with her husband and two sons that are the axis of her crazy and wonderful world.
Mariah grew up in a tiny town outside of Portland, Oregon where she spent the majority of her time immersed in the pages of books that she both read and created.
She has a love for all things that include her sons, good coffee, books, travel, and dark chocolate. She also has a deep passion for the stories she writes, and hopes readers enjoy the journeys she takes them on, as much as she loves creating them.


Lord of the Jungle by Sheri Fredericks- Promo Tour

LORD OF THE JUNGLE
Book 1 of the JUNGLE ISLAND series
by
Sheri Fredricks

Monday, August 1, 2016

The Summer Games: Out of Bounds by R.S. Grey- Release Day Blitz with Review!


Title: The Summer Games: Out of Bounds
Author: R.S. Grey
Release Date: Aug 1, 2016


I despise Erik Winter.
He’s arrogant and cruel—a man I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy—and by some twisted turn of fate, he’s my new Olympic gymnastics coach.
I’ve had to contend with gruff coaches in the past, but Erik is far worse. His stern demeanor complements a body built for intimidation, and his reprimands come from a mouth so cunning, I know it could strip me of my defenses—if I let it.
Though each of us would love to be rid of the other forever, we are bound to each other by need and necessity. I’m his rising star, his best shot at proving himself to his critics. And without a coach, I have zero chance of winning gold in Rio.
The easiest way forward would be to wave a white flag and make peace with the man I’ll be sharing close quarters with for the foreseeable future, but he is intent on war.
Fine. By. Me.
If he pushes me, I’ll push back harder. If he wants to test me, to play with my head, I’ll show him just how many boundaries I’m willing to cross. Because I know it’s not a choice between winning or warring—not if you can have them both. At the end of it all, I plan on leaving Rio with gold around my neck and his icy heart in the palm of my hand.

My Review


Out of Bounds (The Summer Games, #2)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brie is a gymnast headed to the Olympics. She loves her sport and has tremendous talent, but for her there is more to winning Gold than the glory. Brie wants to win so that she can pay her mom back for everything she sacrificed so that she could pursue her passion for gymnastics. A month before the Olympic games, the USA team coach falls ill, and his son Erik is named as his replacement. Erik is sexy, but difficult. Brie is determined not to let this challenging relationship with her coach throw her off course. It's tough to train for an elite event when there are intense feelings and prickly personalities in play.

Yet again, I can count on this author to give me the sexual tension and engaging story I'm looking for. I don't even need to know what one of her books is about before I read it because I've never been let down so far. Brie is an easy character to care about even though I was frustrated by her behavior more than once. Erik is most definitely hot, but he too had me gnashing my teeth in frustration at his behaviors. I wanted to scream at both of them, but I was also desperate for them to sort out their issues and just let themselves be happy.

The themes are fun and engaging and this book has many elements that I enjoy. Mild taboo and power differential in play with the coach/athlete relationship, elite-level athlete life, stubborn personalities and serious lust clashing, and many more. The story is engaging and I read straight through once I started. I will gladly read more by this author in the future!


*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review









I am a lover of books, chocolate, reality TV, black labs, and cold weather. Seriously, if I had it my way, I would be curled up on the couch with all of those things... everyday.
I live in Texas where I spend my free time writing and reading. My favorite authors include Mindy Kaling & Jonathan Safran Foer. I'm a comedy geek and love all things "funny". Women like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Mindy Kaling are definitely the biggest inspirations for my writing, though I think my work tends to skew a bit smuttier than theirs.