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Strangers She Knows- Review

Strangers She Knows by Christina Dodd
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kellen sure hasn't had an easy life. Even when she thinks she can finally settle down, get married and raise her daughter it doesn't go as planned. She has to have brain surgery and now try to regain full use of her hand and her words again. The trouble doesn't end there as a killer from the past is back and after her.

Kellen is doing her best to cope after surgery even if she is driving Luna their dog crazy with her piano playing. When Mara returns she has no choice but to go with Max and their daughter Rae to an island on the California coast. Being alone knowing Mara is coming after them isntmade any easy with them hiding their real reason for being there from Rae. When a storm arrives they find out they have company and must do what they can to save their lives. Kellen has to face Mara on her own.

The characters all have seem to develop and adjust to their lives. Kellen isn't the strong lonely woman from before. She is adjusting to all kinds of things, marriage, raising a kid and being weak from surgery. Max is getting used to having a partner and to Rae changing. Rae I think is my favorite in this book. She has always seemed like the smart kid who is so wonderful. In this book her preteen is coming out and it made me love her more as she seemed more real. Mara reveals stuff from her past that you can tell made her who she is.

If you like suspense and thrillers this series is definitely for you. It has tons of action, twist and turns. One big surprise that I loved. The ending was perfect and really made me want to know what the future holds for them.

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His Final Girl- Review

His Final Girl by Brooklyn Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book made my horror/romance heart so very happy. It was like reading a version of those b scary movies many of us love yet they have a real romance in them.

Linnea is going to be a senior in high school and all she really wants to do is work on her family farm the whole summer. She isn't a hugely popular girl and is happy with her small group of friends. She isn't to happy to go to the senior summer camp. Wes is new to the school, consider a gangly nerd and has trouble breathing in doors let alone in the forest.

Linnea and Wes aren't looking for love but that seems to be what they find along with a murderer set on killing all the campers. They aren't the typical leaders but they stand strong in trying to survive and to trap whoever is after them.

What I loved about this book is the characters and how they seem like everyday people. Not the usual beauty queen and hunk like in other books. There is tons of blood and action and you never know what will happen or who will die next. You also get to see love blossom happen and it's like a step back in time. I really hope there is tons more in this series as I need more like this book.

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The Phantom Forest - Review

The Phantom Forest by Liz Kerin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seycia grew up hearing about the Forest of Laida. Its where your soul goes after you die and it keeps all the memories your soul has during its many lives. She is raising her brother Miko after her parents were killed. She tries her best to raise and keep him safe. That includes keeping him from being the yearly sacrifice. Someone found a way into the Underworld and opened a rift years ago. When she watches the eye of an evil man, she finds herself a sacrifice. Now in the Underworld with a Demon named Haben she is still trying to find a way to keep her brother safe and to put an end to the evil.

Seycia is a very strong character and even when she is sacrificed she still never gives up. She makes a bargain with Haben to destroy the evil within the Underwirld and on the real world. Haben is a demon with a huge secret that he doesn't want anyone to know. He is being punished for his secret and just wants his afterlife to end. Miko is a headstrong boy who doesn't think things through before he acts. It puts him in danger and others some of the time.

This was a great book with lots of darkness. It was a great way to look into what the Underworld may be and I really enjoyed it. It has lots of a tons and very well written. You get to see how everything came about. The world was easy to see as you read. I'd recommend it to my friends to read.

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Pan's Labyrinth:The Labyrinth of the Faun Review

Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun by Guillermo del Toro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I knew as soon as I saw this book I would want to read it. Pan's Labyrinth is a favorite movie of mine. This book just brings more to enjoy for the old or new fans. It's a dark story and even if it tore my heart out at times I still loved it.

We follow Ofelia as she moves with her pregnant mother to their new home with her new stepfather Vidal. Vidal is a very cruel man who really is only concerned with his unborn child. There is a war going on and times are hard. Ofelia is left alone most of the time as her mother grows sicker. She meets Pan who ask her to complete task to get her hearts desire.

As Ofelia completes her task you meet a collection of characters who stick with you. You get to go on a journey not only of now but you also get to find out the past. The book has amazing illustrations in it. I loved seeing them all. The world in this book is fascinating and heartbreaking at the same time. I would recommend this to any and everyone. Come visit the labyrinth for an intriguing tale or two.

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Sisters of Summer's End Review

Sisters of Summer's End (Summer Resort #2)

Sisters of Summer's End by Lori Foster

Joy is a single mom whose main goal in life is to support her son Jack and be independent. She is a hard worker and a wonderful mom but hasn't let anyone get close to her in years. After knowing Maris for a long time the two finally strike up a close friendship. Maris talks Joy into spending time with the new man in town Royce. While she doesn't want a relationship Royce just may be what Joy needs in her life. Maris also has to learn what has been in front of her all along may be the missing piece she needs.

This was a delight to read. I think the growing friendship between Joy and Maris was my favorite thing other than Jack. He was just so adorable. The two woman become so close and share everything with each other. They are very protective of each other.

There is tons of heat if that's what you looking for. Joy and Royce and Maris and Daron know how to turn up the flames. I liked both relationships. Royce shows Joy she doesn't just want someone to pass the time with. Daron shows Maris that she can have her dreams and find love as well.

I recommend to anyone wanting to read a great book with friendships, love, steam and finding out family just isn't blood.

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Like a Love Story Review

Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this book we follow three teens as they grow up in a time when AIDS is growing but not the help for it. Art is gay and he is always looking for ways to help the gay community. He isn't afraid to be who he is. Judy is his best friend and she is a bit of a social outcast as well. She wants more medical help for people with AIDS so her uncle Stephen might have a chance at living longer. Reza is new in town and still struggling with how he feels about his sexuality. He is gay but terrified of cathing a disease and terrified to let people know. While Reza is attracted to Art he begins to date Judy. When the truth about how he really is comes out all three end up getting hurt. Art and Reza can't fight their feelings and fall in love.

This is a book I think everyone should read. It tells the story of a time when there wasn't much help for people with AIDS and the government just wanted to make as much money as they could off of it. Gays where afraid to be attacked for who they are and who they love.

The only parts I didn't enjoy are the Judy/Reza relationship. I felt sorry for her. I do understand why he dated her and sure it used to happen a lot more than it does now. Stephen is a wonderful character. Even sick he never seems to give up and just wants the world to share equal love. I was happy to see Reza open up about who he really is.

Be sure to pick up this book and open your eyes to a different time. Full of friendship, family and love this book is a wonderful read.

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The Summer of Sunshine and Margot Review

The Summer of Sunshine and Margot by Susan Mallery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Margot and Sunshine are sister and very different. Margot is an etiquette couch and takes her work very seriously. Her one downside is she lacks self confidence and let's her ex boyfriend string her along whenever he feels like it. Sunshine doesn't take her work seriously and will leave a job at the drop of a hat or really when a cute guy comes along. Both are very close despite being different types of people. Sunshine wants to break her cycle of not being serious and Margot wants to find a real guy who doesn't use her.

This was a delightful book. I loved the interactions between Margot and Bianca. Bianca has many rough edges and you don't think she will ever change. Her son Alex is very serious but Margot seems to loosen him up and he does the same for her. They are are good match even if both are afraid to see it.

Sunshine is are nanny for an adorable little boy who has a handsome father Declan. While Sunshine wants to find a good guy she is not trying to me up her job. Declan doesn't want to be attracted to Sunshine and tries to fight it. They both do their best to respect the boss/employee line but it's hard too do.

I love the growth in both sisters in too his book. They had a rough childhood but have overcame that. Sunshine learns to look for the real good guys and not just the pretty boys. She goes back to school and doesn't want to rely on her looks. Margot learns not toohisheo be a doormat and to go after what she really wants.

Be sure to pick to pick this up for a delightful story about two amazing sisters.

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The Wives Review

The Wives by Tarryn Fisher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thursday loves her husband Seth and tries not to let it bother her that he has two other wives. She doesn't know anything about the other two wives other than what day of the week they get with Seth. All that changes when she finds a piece of paper in his clothes. Now she is determined to find out about the other wives. She is determined to find out just what kind of person Seth is.

I should give a warning never start a book by this author late at night because you will be up all night reading. She is an amazing writer who hooks you right in.

I really enjoyed this book. It was dark with many twist. I felt so bad for Thursday wondering just how much she would take. I loved when she started standing up for herself and willing to hunt for the truth. The truth isn't always what you want to find I will say. Seth I didn't care for at any point in the book. He just makes my skin crawl all the way to the end. Pick this book up if you want a book that keeps your interest all the way to the end and leaves you gasping at the end. Highly recommend.

Thank you to Eldelweiss for a copy.

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The Perfect Dress Review

The Perfect Dress by Carolyn Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mitzi along with her two friends Paula and Jody run a dress shop for plus size women. It's their dream and they are trying to grow their business. Along the way they are trying to get their personal lives in order. When Graham moves back to town Mitzi hopes he looks beyond her plus size to her heart underneath.

I loved all of these characters so much. They are all so strong and protective of each other. It's the friendship you want for yourself. Mitzi is a hard worker and very sweet but she lacks self confidence. Graham is a nice guy who has someone from his past who doesn't want to let go. Both have to step back and see if they are right for each other. They are a great match when they let down their walls.

I have to say Fanny Lou stole the show for me. She reminds me of my grandmother so much and I love her sayings. I'd recommend anyone pick up this wonderful book for her alone. However it's so much more. Love, laughter, betrayal and new beginnings all in one fantastic book I didn't want to end. I look forward to getting more books by this author.

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The Beholder Review

The Beholder by Anna Bright
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received a copy from Edelweiss and HarperTeen for review.

Selah has her life planned out until she is turned down. Now thanks to her stepmother she must take a journey to find a man to marry. She doesn't want to leave home and her father who is in poor health but knows she has to do what is best for her country.

I have to say to me Selah's Stepmother reminds me of an evil queen. You can tell she is evil but you don't quite get to see just how much yet. Selah is is a young girl and it shows. She falls in love easy and throws little fits. She has a lot of growing up to do. Most of the book I have to say I didn't care for her it's only at the end do I start to see the person she will become start showing. She meets two boys so far into her journey. The first one to me she is just to young for. I doubt think they would be a good match. I was rooting for Torden. I liked them together and think they would be happy together.

The book moves at an good pace and really takes off at the end for me. You get to see different family lives and how their countries are run. I love how Selah becomes becomes a stronger person and the end. I think the second book is going together get her be so amazing. Lots more mystery and action is told at the end. I look forward to the next book.

Bonus this cover is simply amazing!

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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1)

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blurb

Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.

And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.

Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.

To win a place at the Court, she must defy him–and face the consequences.

In doing so, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her own capacity for bloodshed. But as civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.

My Review

Holly Black does an amazing job on this book. The world is very vivid in your mind as you read. I didn't care for any of the characters much to be honest. They all got on my nerves but the writing was so good I could look over it. I will be reading the next one as I have to see what happens next. Judd is going to grow tons I believe in the next one. Hopefully she will begin to think before she acts even more than she did at the end of the book. Carden is going to surprise us more I do believe in the next book. I didn't like him much til the very end.

This book has lots of twist and turns. Some I saw coming and some surprised me. Holly Black is a master at writing.

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Always, Cowboy by Allison Merritt

The past is better left behind, unless it offers a brighter future.

Brody Longtree's first love was bull riding, but he loved beauty queen Libby Dempsey equally as hard. When she turned down his marriage proposal, everything from his rodeo career to his love life went to hell. His love ran too deep for blame, so he made the best of what life threw at him. Things finally get back on track...and then she almost runs over his dog.

When her pageant dreams died in an embarrassing display of nerves, Libby made a new, cowboy-free life for herself. One where she could train other girls who want to be pageant princesses. One that doesn't give her any reason to dwell on what might have been with Brody until his dog bounds into her heart. And she bounds into Brody's bed.

Despite the differences in their lives, they mesh together, the way Brody always knew they would. No matter what, he's waiting until he's certain Libby is ready to get married before he asks again, but their relationship comes under fire when one of her friends reveals a secret about a little girl Libby is awfully attached to—a girl who's the right age to be Brody's daughter.

Allison Merritt

Cowboys Don’t Cry by Vickie Taylor

A broken cowboy with nothing left to lose…except his heart.

Dash Connaway is hell-bent down a highway to nowhere. But he can’t outrun fate. Just a few months ago, he’d had a new album shooting up the country music charts, a luxury tour bus prepped for gigs in 39 cities, and a live-in girl friend he’d been thinking of asking to marry him. Now he’s just another drifter with an old guitar, a beat-up pickup, and a dog named Bill for a bed mate…until he meets Maggie McCain.

Maggie isn’t your ordinary Oregon rancher. She’s more into organic gardening and hand-spinning yarn from the fleece of her prized alpacas than breeding stinky old cattle. She’s a nurturer, a giver, so when Dash steps into her life from nowhere, she’s ready to trade in her solitary existence on the farm in favor of a husband to grow old with and a passel of children to care for.

But when she learns the real reason for Dash’s commitment to life on the road, she’s faced with a difficult choice and a lesson in the fallacy behind the old saying “Cowboys don’t cry.” Only time will tell just how potent the healing power of love can really be.

Vickie Taylor

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A Cowboy’s Heart by Leslie Garcia

Teenage lovers torn apart by betrayal. Have seventeen years changed everything—or nothing?

Star-crossed lovers in their south Texas hill country high school, torn apart by a best friend’s lie, a mother’s cold hatred, and a father’s lack of trust…

High school junior Illy Kingston turns to varsity football star and cowboy in training Gil Salas when her father, a Border Patrol agent, is killed under suspicious circumstances.

Their hormone-fueled, all or nothing affair ends when betrayal tears them apart.

Years, later, Illy returns home, at loose ends after her disastrous marriage to a reality show rock star ends with an embarrassing photo gone viral and a divorce.

When Gil and his mounted Border Patrol make an unannounced civic call at a local elementary school, Gil is shocked to see Illy lurking in the shadows, threatening to upend his existence once again.

The old passion still burns—but neither can go back to the innocence of their high school affair. Illy swore never to love a man wearing a uniform that didn’t involve jeans, a western hat, and boots. Gil has a price on his head.

And star-crossed love doesn’t usually work for cowboys, either.

Leslie Garcia

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The Heartsong Cowboy by Melissa Keir

Can two people, one horse and the power of love cure a little girl?

Angela French blames herself for her daughter’s lack of voice. Determined to do anything to correct the situation, she seeks out Jake Kyncade, the owner of The Heartsong Ranch.

Jake Kyncade hides his own sorrows behind his no-nonsense demeanor. Helping children becomes one way to correct his past. Using equine therapy, he sets out to make a difference.

Can Jake help Angela’s dreams come true or will Jake’s past bring more heartache? Will love save them all?

Melissa Keir

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Cowboy Trouble by Autumn Piper

She’s decided to make some bad choices this weekend.

Susie Howell has always done what her family expects of her, but they don’t know about the divorce papers she’s just signed, or the secret torch she carries for sexy ranch hand Cash. When keeping the secret gets to her, she flees her brother’s wedding reception. Determined to live a little, she swipes the nearest truck from the ranch and heads to Sin City.

Cash Acosta has worked hard for everything he has, and nobody is taking off with his truck. When he sees it driving away, he jumps in—and becomes the unwilling passenger of a ready and willing woman he’s forbidden to touch. Hell-bent for trouble, the boss’s sister has already earmarked him as one of her “bad choices”.

And Susie intends to get what she wants.

Autumn Piper

Chasing a Cowboy by Sara Walter Ellwood

He’s running from heartbreak. She’s chasing after love… Their hearts will never be the same.

Paige Morgan has lived her entire life in the glare of her fraternal twin sister’s star. Although the sisters are as different as sun is from the moon, Paige fell in love with the same man as her famous swimsuit model sister. When country superstar Chase Jordan is dumped at the altar by her twin, Paige sees an opportunity to go after the one thing of her sister’s she’s always wanted.

She finds Chase in Cabo San Lucas nursing his broken heart in the true country song fashion—with a bottle of Jose Cuervo—and reminds him of the desire he once felt for her. Will this singing cowboy change his tune as they set the tropical nights on fire? Or will Paige be the one singing the blues when her sister shows up wanting her man back?

Sara Walter Ellwood

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Cowboy Bred, Cowboy Born by D’Ann Lindun

Freedom or family? Only love can make the choice.

Photographer Alannah Murphy refuses to be tied down. She watched her parents struggle to hold onto their dairy farm until it killed them. The mere thought of the same fate makes her shudder. When she meets rancher Sterling Gentry she has to face her fears, or lose him.

Sterling Gentry longs for someone to hand his ranch down to. Like his father before him, he has sacrificed everything to hold onto the land his ancestors settled. But finding Ms. Right proves harder than he imagined. Then he meets Alannah Murphy with her big city ways. How he can ever take a chance with a woman exactly like his mother, who abandoned him when he was a child?

Despite their determination to stay the course they’ve each chosen, attraction pulls them together as steadily as a nail to a magnet. Can these two find a way to mesh Alannah’s need for freedom and Gentry’s desire to hold onto his land?

D’Ann Lindun

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Just A Little Crush Blog Tour : Review & Giveaway

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Just a Little Crush

By: Renita Pizzitola

Releasing October 21st, 2014

Loveswept

Blurb

Good girls stay away from Ryder Briggs . . . or, at least, they try to. In Renita Pizzitola’s emotional novel of heartache and seduction, one college freshman just can’t get enough.

Brinley Dawson doesn’t drink, she studies—and despite the accusations of her alcoholic mother, she’s still a virgin. But if Brinley’s life is so put together, why is she freaking out to be going to college with the gorgeous, green-eyed jerk she kissed on a stupid dare in high school? Ryder Briggs can have any girl he wants . . . and the rumors say that he does. So why, after publicly embarrassing Brinley four years ago, is he suddenly acting like he’s interested?

Ryder never forgot Brinley. In fact, those perfect seven minutes permanently raised the bar for what a kiss could be. The truth is, Ryder doesn’t dare get too close to anyone. He knows how that worked out for his parents. But when his roommate takes a shot at Brinley, Ryder can’t contain his jealousy. Now he must do the hardest thing he’s ever done: forget about sex and convince Brinley his feelings are real.

Brinley isn’t sure whether she believes Ryder, but for the first time, her body isn’t playing by the rules. Then she discovers that she’s an unwilling part of a cruel game, humiliating her all over again—and Ryder might be to blame. Has Brinley’s little crush turned into a huge mistake . . . or has she found the one guy worth trusting with her heart?

My Review

Brinley is a good girl who studies hard and doesn't party. She wants to get good grades and get away from her drunken mother. She is doing good until she runs into the boy she gave her first kiss to in high school shows up. She was embarrassed by him and just wanted to not see him again. He didn't want her years ago but now he seems like he is into her. She knows she shouldn't fall for him but the more time they spend together the more she seems to forget what he did years ago. Ryder doesn't believe or want love. It didn't work for his parents. He never forgot Brinley. She is the girl he compares others to. When it seems he isn't the only one interested in Brinley he has to face facts and show her how he feels. Brinley wants to believe him but when some rumors come to light she wonders if she has just been used as another joke. Ryder will have to do everything he can to show her is for real and she can trust him but it may be to late.

Ryder is the good looking guy everyone either wants or wants to be. He has never lacked for women but Brinley is different than the others. Ryder doesn't believe in tearing his family apart no matter what he does know. He is a good guy who has a bad rep. He truly puts his heart out there for Brinley. He will do anything to protect her. Brinley has had a hard life. She never felt loved by her mom and only really had her grandmother. She is very smart and works hard at her goals. She is sexy in a girl next door kinda way and she doesn't see it. I liked both of them even when both where being incredibly stubborn.

This was a book I couldn't put down. I read it in one sitting as I had to see what would happen next. It seems every time Brinley has things going good something comes along and tears her down. She is a good person who doesn't deserve what life has thrown at her. I thought at first she and Ryder would be a strange pair but they actually are good together. Ryder has a lot going on as well and thinks he has to keep everything to his self in order to protect others. The more I learned about him the more I liked him. I have to say I don't know how Brinley handled waiting for him at times and vice versa. They clearly belong together and they lit up the pages with their heat. It is also a great story about never believing everything you hear. I have to say I hated to see this one end and I wanted more of them just because I enjoyed them both so much. Would definitely reread this book many times.

4 out of 5 Stars

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Author Info

Renita Pizzitola is the author of New Adult contemporary romance and Young Adult fantasy. When not writing, she can be found feeding her caramel macchiato addiction and reading just about anything she can get her hands on. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two children.

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

Haunted Holidays # 1

By: Jessica Aspen

Released August 6th, 2014

Jen MacNamara flees the Christmas wedding of her best friend and cheating fiancé and runs to the country to spend the holiday alone. It's the perfect plan, until her unexpectedly sexy neighbor and landlord, Nate Pierce, insists on bringing the holiday to her—complete with a Christmas tree, hot chocolate, and an unexpected kiss.

And that’s not Jen’s only problem.

The cozy country farmhouse is already occupied by something evil. Now Jen’s nights are spent wrapped in sensual dreams of a past life, and her days growing closer to Nate as they solve the mystery of the malevolent ghost that haunts not only the house, but also wants Jen dead.

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Jessica Aspen has always wanted to be spirited away to a world inhabited by elves, were-wolves and sexy men who walk on the dark side of the knife. Luckily, she’s able to explore her fantasy side and delve into new worlds by writing paranormal romance. She loves indulging in dark chocolate, reading eclectic novels, and dreaming of ocean vacations, but instead spends most of her time, writing, walking the dog, and hiking in the Colorado Rockies. You can find out more information and read about Jessica’s paranormal romances at her website.

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A new contemporary series—Impossible Dream—celebrating hope, love, and the magic of the human spirit!

Five long-time girlfriends—known as The Inseparables—find themselves in their thirties and battling disillusion. Tangled up in real-life troubles and stifled aspirations, they’re ready to ditch their deepest desires .. until they stumble upon the peculiar matchmaking company, “Impossible Dream,” where they each find the rare opportunity to make seemingly impossible dreams come true.

A series of modern-day fairytales beginning with . . . Beauty & the Biker

PRINCE CHARMING IS OUT THERE. SOMEWHERE.

Miracles happen every day. Even in Nowhere, Nebraska. That’s Bella Mooney’s philosophy and she’s sticking to it! A children’s librarian who writes fairy tales on the side, Bella has earned the reputation of fanciful Pollyanna. No surprise that she applied for her “ideal man” via ImpossibleDream.com, an Internet company designed to make dreams come true. However, even whimsical Bella has real-life issues, forcing her to take drastic actions in order to spin her dad’s life (and in turn her own) for the better. As fate draws her into the troubling world of her new neighbor—a cynical biker with a scarred soul and checkered past—Bella finds herself falling for the most unlikely man, twisting her perceptions of true love and testing her faith in dreams.

FATE LANDED HIM IN NOWHERE.

Expect nothing. Anticipate the worst. As a detective with the Chicago Police Department, Joe Savage witnessed heinous crimes and acts of cruelty on a daily basis, obliterating his faith in humanity. When a personal vendetta cost him his job and a quirky inheritance offered escape, Joe packed it in and steered his Harley toward a small town bordering Tornado Alley and the Twilight Zone. Where better to lose himself than Nowhere? Resigned to a dark and lonely existence, Joe’s life is suddenly shoved into the sunshine when his eccentric neighbor offers him a chance he can't refuse, especially after her kiss of hope rekindles his dead heart. Inspired and challenged by Bella’s infectious optimism, Joe dares to make the impossible come true.

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Storytelling comes naturally to award-winning author Beth Ciotta. Dubbed "fun and sexy" by Publisher's Weekly, Beth specializes in writing Romantic Comedy with a Twist of Suspense and is published in contemporary, historical, steampunk, and paranormal romantic fiction.

Beth lives in NJ with her husband, two zany dogs, and a crazy cat. A veteran professional performer, Beth now pours her artistic passion into her writing. To learn more about her colorful life, visit her website at www.bethciotta.com

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Riot Blog Tour : Excerpt & Giveaway

Hi everyone! I have a stop on the Riot blog tour today. There is an excerpt and a giveaway for you all.

Riot

Predators MC #1

By: Jamie Begley

Releasing October 24th, 2014

Young Ink Press

Blurb

Ice

As president of the Predators’ MC, my men and I are used to preying on the weak and those stupid enough to cross our paths. So why does a straitlaced teacher make me sit up and take notice when I see her for the first time?

The brothers all think she makes me weak, and believe me, weak in their eyes isn’t where I want to be. She wants me to prove she means more to me than the club, and when I fail, she thinks she can just walk away. She’s wrong. I’m a Predator, and nothing escapes me.

Grace

As a teacher, I’m supposed to want to educate those who want to learn, right? That’s what I believed until I was told I’d have to teach a class at the prison. I didn’t move to a town labeled as one of the safest places in America only to be faced with a bunch of Predators.

He expects me to trust him despite being the reason I’m trapped in the middle of a prison riot. His club means more to him than I ever will, and if I give him a chance, he will break the fragile peace I have managed to find. It’s not the first time I’ve had to escape a predator.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23375508-riot

Excerpt

“There is no one else, Grace,” Ross’s voice softened. “The guards will be in the classroom with you the whole time. The college can’t afford to lose the revenue from the prison. How could we anticipate Mattie falling and breaking her hip? She’s taught the classes there the last five years. It’s a good program, helping a lot of men turn their lives around.”

“I don’t care. If they’re in prison, that’s where they deserve to be. They can stay there as far as I’m concerned,” Grace snapped.

“You don’t believe that.”

“Yes, I do,” she insisted.

“You’re the most kindhearted woman I know. How many dogs have you fostered?”

“That’s beside the point.”

“You volunteer for every cause.”

“You’re not going to change my mind, Ross.” Grace turned her head away, unable to stare at him any longer. He wasn’t only her boss; they had become friends during the five years she had worked at the small college. During her first year, he had attempted to date her, but when he had seen she wasn’t going to change her mind, they had become good friends. Now, he was engaged to another colleague who taught in the English department. “Hire someone else.”

“There’s not enough money in the budget. We had trouble barely keeping both you and CeCe. If you can’t do it, one of you will have to go, and I’ll have to hire someone willing to teach the class at the prison until Mattie can return.”

She had been here the shortest amount of time. CeCe had been here six years. Before last semester, CeCe had been the perfect instructor, though. Grace didn’t want her fired, either.

Grace swallowed hard. “I can’t do it, Ross. I just can’t.”

Buy Links

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Riot-Predators-MC-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00OSAVSDG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1414007000&sr=1-3&keywords=riot+jamie+begley

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8-1&keywords=riot+jamie+begley

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/riot-jamie-begley/1120620552?ean=2940150635678

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/riot-14

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/riot/id932348468?mt=11

Author Info

"I was born in a small town in Kentucky. My family began poor, but worked their way to owning a restaurant. My mother was one of the best cooks I have ever known, and she instilled in all her children the value of hard work, and education.

Taking after my mother, I've always love to cook, and became pretty good if I do say so myself. I love to experiment and my unfortunate family has suffered through many. They now have learned to steer clear of those dishes. I absolutely love the holidays and my family puts up with my zany decorations.

For now, my days are spent writing, writing, and writing. I have two children who both graduated this year from college. My daughter does my book covers, and my son just tries not to blush when someone asks him about my books.

Currently I am writing five series of books- The Last Riders, The VIP Room, Predators MC, Biker Bitches, and The Dark Souls.

All my books are written for one purpose- the enjoyment others find in them, and the expectations of my fans that inspire me to give it my best.”

Author Links

Website: http://jamiebegley.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJamieBegley

Twitter: http://twitter.com/Jamie_Begley

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7127521.Jamie_Begley

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Links to Her Other Series

The Last Riders

Razer’s Ride: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!razers-ride/c1hal

Viper’s Run: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!vipers-run/cefa

Knox’s Stand: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!knoxs-stand/c1npe

Shade’s Fall: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!shades-falll/c1zlb

Cash’s Fight: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!cashs-fight/c19wy

Soul of a Man

Soul of a Man: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!soul-of-a-man/c1oq0

Soul of a Woman: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!soul-of-a-woman/c1h25

Biker Bitches

Sex Piston: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!sex-piston/c14k0

The VIP Room

Teased: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!teased/c15so

Tainted: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!tainted/cfte

King: http://www.jamiebegley.net/#!king/c11y3

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Midnight Masque Release Blast & Giveaway

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Nashville is the newest breeding ground for the darkest creatures of the occult. Huntress Josie Hawk will protect her streets—whatever it takes.

Bar owner and paranormal ass-kicker, Josie Hawk, is dealing with the stress of how to introduce her vampire-lover, Keller, to her vampire-hunting father. Meanwhile, the streets are buzzing with excitement over the announcement of a masquerade themed celebration with the up-and-coming stars of country music.

Josie and Keller are forced to abandon their trip into the secret world of hunters when a mysterious crew of cloaked beings emerge from the shadows and threaten to crash the biggest party of the year.

With the supernatural activity escalating to code red, Josie must find a way to stop the insidious evil hidden behind the array of masks. If she doesn’t, the masquerade party could turn into a mass funeral.

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Elle J Rossi grew up in rural Indiana surrounded by great people, a huge family and more animals than she could count. Sadly, there were no vampires or shape shifters lurking about in the woods behind her house. What's a girl to do? Seek them out, that's what! The sights and sounds of the world beckoned, so she left her small town to escape into a creative world full of music - and hopefully rendezvous with a vampire or two. As a full time singer she was able to lose herself in a thousand different songs in a hundred different places, all the while scanning the crowds for those ever-elusive beings of the occult.

After meeting the love of her life and settling down, she yearned to find a new and fulfilling creative outlet. Overly fond of the happily ever after, she wondered what it would be like to have her own characters lead her down dark and twisted paths. The very first word on the very first page sealed her fate. She'd found a new love. She'd found her escape.

Now along with weaving haunting tales about the journey to love, she's creating cover art for authors around the world and loving every second of it. For fun, she cranks country music to take her back to her roots, and sings karaoke anytime she gets a chance. Her husband, two children, and three cats that rule the roost keep her company along the way and guarantee she doesn't get lost in the enchanted forest. She wouldn't have it any other way. And, yes, she is still on the lookout for real-life vampires.

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