~NEW RELEASE & GIVEAWAY~ Melt with You by Jessie Evans

Title: Melt With You

Author: Jessie Evans

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Synopsis

"Some fires never burn out…

After ten years as America’s sweetest celebrity chef, Naomi Whitehouse is enjoying life out of the spotlight, back in her hometown of Summerville, Georgia. She’s opening a pastry shop with her sister, housesitting for her snowbird parents, and reconnecting with her roots. Life is good until she runs into her high school sweetheart, Jake Hansen, a sexy firefighter who gives her a reception chilly enough to freeze a forest fire. If Naomi wants her homecoming to remain all cupcakes and sugar cookies, she’ll have to win Jake over. But how can she earn his forgiveness when he won’t even speak to her?

When the girl who broke his heart buys a month of dates at the firefighter’s Hunk-for-a-Month fundraiser auction, only honor keeps widower Jake Hansen from backing out of the commitment. He won’t let the firehouse down, even if it means enduring a torturous month with Naomi Whitehouse. And Jake knows being close to Naomi again will be torture. Even after all these years, she still gets to him…not that he intends to let her know it. He’ll be civil, honor his obligation, and with any luck Naomi will tire of playing small-town pastry chef and Jake will never see her again.

But as the month passes, Jake and Naomi discover some fires never burn out. Will the heat between them be enough to melt away the pain of past mistakes, or is their second chance doomed from the start?"

~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~

"Jessie Evans gave up a career as an international woman of mystery to write the sassy, Southern romances she always wanted to read.

She's married to the man of her dreams, and together they're raising a few adorable, mischievous children in a tree house in the boonies. She grew up in rural Arkansas, spending summers running wild, being chewed by chiggers, and now appreciates her home in a chigger-free part of the world even more.

When she's not writing, Jessie enjoys playing her dulcimer (badly), sewing the worlds ugliest quilts to give to her friends, going for bike rides with her house full of boys, and wandering the woods, glass of wine and camera both in hand, on the lookout for Bigfoot.

A southern girl, born and bred, Jessie loves writing Southern romances with just the right amount of sizzle, and hopes you'll enjoy her stories set in the fictional town of Summerville, Georgia."

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My Top 10 of 2013!

2013 was filled with a stack of Amazing books! Each year there are a few books that have changed your life in one way or another. Or maybe there books that you just can't stop thinking about. I hope that my blog has helped many of you find those.  Some of my top favorites for this year are below. Enjoy!

 

1. Divergent by Veronica Roth
Could not put this one down for nothing! Love the division by factions! :D

2. Wait for Me by Elisabeth Naughton
Beautiful and heartwarming story!

3. Twisted by Amity Hope
Bullying is not right and Twisted will show you one girls courage to stick up for the victim!

4. Sempre by JM Darhower
Hazel and Carmine's story is one you should not miss!!

5. Grasping at Eternity by Karen Amanda Hooper
A paranormal world filled with magic and love! 

6. The Artist Trilogy by Karine Halle
Expect to go on a ride of a lifetime! The Artist Trilogy is filled with hot men, action and steamy scenes! 

7. Branded by Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki
A Dark and Beautiful story you won't want to put down! 

8. Love and Decay by Rachel Higginson
Zombies, Love and hot men! What more is there to say?

9. Running In Place by L.B. Simmons
Beautiful Story, Amazing Characters and breathtaking writing!

10. Reasons I Fell For the Funny Fat Friend by Becca Ann

Wonderful story, Wonderful characters, Wonderful message!
10 Books that didn't make the Top 10 but were too good to not share!

 

You Are Mine by Janeal Falor

Bully by Penelope Douglas

When Empire Falls

Allegiant by Sara Mack

Red Hill by Jamie McGuire

Take Care Sara by Lindy Zart

Flat Out Matt by Jessica Park

Fall From Grace by Christine Zolendz

With Good Behavior by Jennifer LaneCornerstone by Misty Provencher

~NEW RELEASE & GIVEAWAY~ After the Storm by M. Stratton

Title: After the Storm
Author: M. Stratton
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Synopsis

Alexia “Lexi” Hanson moved across the country to rebuild her life after the attack that almost destroyed her. She enjoys the simple things in her beach cottage. Life is finally complete.

Noah Matthews is Rock & Roll’s hottest star and on top of the world. After years without a break he finds the solitude he craves at his beach house. Enjoying his early morning coffee, Noah is surprised to see his neighbor sneak into his garden and crawl around.

They never saw that fateful morning coming. Someone was watching them. Someone who thought Lexi belonged to him and would stop at nothing to have her.

Lives are changed forever when they meet amongst the blooms in his garden. Even when things seem darkest, there is always light After the Storm.

~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~

M. Stratton is a wife and mother who grew up in a small town north of Chicago before moving to Arizona. She is currently working in accounting for a plumbing company.

M. Stratton has spent years telling herself stories to fall asleep at night before deciding it was time to get them down on paper for the world to see. She currently has eight different stories fighting to be told. Like everyone else she was afraid to put the stories down and send to publishing companies. With today’s Indie market she decided now is the time.

Connect with M.: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS AUTHOR

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~COVER REVEAL & GIVEAWAY~ Tall Dark and Alpha (Various Author Collaboration)

Book Title: Tall Dark and Alpha
Author: Various Authors
Genre: Romance Anthology, IR Multicultural
Release Date: March 10, 2014

Synopsis

He makes your heart pound and melts your resistance away. He promises you a world of passion and you find it impossible to resist his dark charm. When he catches your eye across the room, you know he means business. He could be an executive, cop, shape shifter, or a bad boy looking for a little fun. Once he has you in his sights, you can't get away—and after one sizzling night in his arms, you won't want to. He’s Tall, Dark & Alpha. The alpha male is the ultimate indulgence…the richest dark chocolate…and we’re offering him to you in abundance.

Delve into the sensual worlds of award-winning authors: Randi Alexander, Koko Brown, Sam Cheever, Delaney Diamond, Eve Langlais, Afton Locke, Dawn Montgomery, Farrah Rochon, Paige Tyler, and Eve Vaughn. Immerse yourself in the alpha male experience.

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~NEW RELEASE & GIVEAWAY~ Torn from You by Nashoda Rose

Title: Torn from You

Author: Nashoda Rose

Genre: Romance, Mature

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Synopsis

Love is like an avalanche. It hits hard, fast and without mercy.

At least it did for me when Sculpt, the lead singer of the rock band Tear Asunder knocked me off my feet. Literally, because he’s also a fighter, illegally of course, and he taught me how to fight. He also taught me how to love and I fell hard for him. I mean the guy could do sweet, when he wasn't doing bossy, and I like sweet.

Then it all shattered.

Kidnapped.

Starved.

Beaten.

I was alone and fighting to survive.

When I heard Sculpt's voice, I thought he was there to save me. I was wrong.

*Warning: This book contains some disturbing situations, strong language and sexual content. Over 18 years.

This is a love story with some dark elements. No cliffhanger and next in the Tear Asunder series is Ream's story.

~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~


Nashoda Rose lives in Toronto with her assortment of pets. She writes contemporary romance with a splash of darkness, or maybe it’s a tidal wave. Her novel “Torn from You” is the first in the Tear Asunder series. When she isn’t writing, she can be found sitting in a field reading with her dog at her side while her horses graze nearby. She loves interacting with her readers on Facebook and chatting about her addiction—books.

Connect with Nashoda: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE | GOODREADS AUTHOR

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~ANNOUNCEMENT~ This is the end. But Not Really.

Hi Lovelies!

So I’m sure many have noticed that I’ve been a bit absent the last two weeks and I want to take a moment and explain myself.

This year I decided that I would open my blog up and try blog tours and review request as a new way to be active in the blog community. And although it has been a wonderful experience I eventually started to feel like it probably wasn’t the best option for me. Tours and reviews started taking up much of my time and I was forced to finish books that I didn’t really want to. Some time during it all, I realized that reading books became sort of a job to me. Which has led to what I’ve been going through recently, stress. What was once my reprieve from my personal life chaos has now become part of the “issue”.  So for the last month not only am I dealing with personal issues but have also been struggling to open up a book (or power my kindle) and actually read a book.

Sadly, after some deep soul searching I’ve decided that for 2014 I will not be participating in any new blog tours, promotional tours, and will have a stricter review policy. I will still continue promoting books here and there, but will not, regrettably, continue on with any promotional companies. This in no way, shape or form is intended to upset or offend anyone. I have been able to participate in some amazing tours, reviewed and promoted some wonderful book, and have met some wonderful authors, readers and bloggers.  This is a decision that I have made in order to help me find what I feel has been missing recently. My passion for reading.  At a later time if that changes I will give it another try. But for now this is it.

This leads me to what I will be doing starting in January. I know that many of you can identify with the same problem I have as a reader. It being, having so many books, but so little time. Which leads me to having a bookshelf (both physical and electronic) full of books that have been neglected and pushed to the side. Because of that reason I have decided to take a shot at reading the books that have been sitting there and I haven’t been able to get too. For 2014 I’m going to start my “Clearing the Shelves” Challenge. The goal is to read as many as books as possible that are sitting on my bookshelf at home and on my Kindle. I am 100% sure I will not get to all my books but I am taking a shot at hopefully putting a dent in the stack. Now I know you are asking about new books that are released and if I will be reading those. Rest assure that if it is a book that I have been waiting to read or have an aspiration to read then it will be added to my reading list.

I know this post was pretty long and if you made it to this point thanks for taking the time to read it. 
I hope everyone has a HAPPY HOLIDAY and received everything they've wanted!!  

 

~NEW RELEASE & GIVEAWAY~ My Ral by Mallory Grant

Title: My Real

Author: Mallory Grant

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Synopsis

Shattered, betrayed, and divorced, Bailey James has been burned by the only man she’s ever loved. Bailey wants nothing more than to spend her summer off from teaching alone reading in her oversized pajamas and eating chocolate. Love is nowhere on her radar, until her best friend drags her out to celebrate her new bachelorette status.

Humiliated, destroyed, and broken. Andrew Cooper is in search of something real. He's tired of living with a fake woman and her demands. However, his ex-wife won't let go and take the hint that he can no longer love a manipulative, cheating woman. Running into old college crush, Bailey James, has Andrew believing that he's finally found something real--something worth fighting for.

Andrew needs to convince Bailey that they can be together and love happily ever after and break free from their broken pasts. But will his jealous ex-wife and Bailey's fear of revealing her secret ruin their chance for becoming each other’s real?

~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~

Mallory Grant is a wife, mother of two, an avid reader, and educator. She's from a small town in Pennsylvania and likes to pretend she's a runner but really only likes to wear yoga pants and only runs when the chocolate starts to hit her thighs.


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