Embracing the Flames is the second installment in the Born in Flames trilogy, by Candace Knoebel.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
*Cover Reveal* Embracing the Flames by Candace Knoebel
Embracing the Flames is the second installment in the Born in Flames trilogy, by Candace Knoebel.
Spotlight, Wolf Bonds series by Arvel Amaya (M/M erotica series)
Wolf Bonds book 1.. Gael Patricks is Wolf Blood - a human who is fated to bond with an Alpha wolf whether he wants to or not. When the shifter pack that has raised him is taken over by an abusive Alpha, Gael is forced to run in order to protect his pack. He never expected to run into the arms of another Alpha, but Gael refuses to give in to his attraction to the shifter. Despite what the Alpha says, Gael knows the shifter is only drawn to him because he is Wolf Blood.
Dusk has always been on his own and he wants to keep it that way. When crossing through shifter territories, the one thing Dusk didn't expected was to find his mate. The pull to the man is instant, but Dusk knows it's dangerous to get involved. Even so, he finds himself trying to prove to Gael that it's not the Wolf Blood he wants, but Gael.
On the run from their past and fearful of their future, Gael and Dusk must decide whether to ignore their bond in order to protect the people they love or to risk it all to keep each other.
Tams review of Wolf Bonds
THIS is how I picture Gael and Dusk!
Only You, Wolf Bonds book 2.. Tommy has waited on claiming his mate, Xavier, due to his promise to protect his best friend. Now that his friend no longer needs his protection, Tommy sets out to claim Xavier, but Xavier refuses to be claimed. Now Tommy must find out why his mate keeps rejecting him.
Xavier has been in love with Tommy since the first time he saw him. But Tommy is a figurehead in the pack, while Xavier is just a worthless tracker. Xavier is determined to make sure Tommy claims a wolf worthy of him, even if it means it's not him.
While trying to deal with the pack being divided by the arrival of a new Alpha, Tommy must somehow convince Xavier that he doesn't want anyone but him before the pack troubles pull them apart forever.
Tams review of Only You
THIS is how I picture Tommy and Xavier!
Arvel Amaya is the author of His Own, Paranormal Crime Unit, Consent, Whatever You Want, and the Wolf Bonds series. Arvel wrote her first LGBT romance when she was in college working on a degree in creative writing while participating as an activist in her local college gay alliance. She's a firm believer in sexual freedom and finds erotica gives her a chance to explore all nuances of sexuality, plus it's pretty damn hot. You can find more of her stories and novels at http://arvelamaya.blogspot.com. You can also follow her or twitter or email her at arvelamaya@gmail.com. She enjoys hearing from her readers.
All things Arvel Amaya through the links below:
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
* * 99 cents sale blitz day * * Closure by Kim Carmichael
Title: ClosureAuthor: Kim Carmichael
Genre: Romance, Erotic Romance, Erotica
Publisher: Hot Ink Press
Blitz Host: Lady Amber's Tours
There's always the one…
He's one person throughout life you think about every so often, the one who leaves his unique indelible mark on you, the person with whom you need closure.
For Margaret Collins that person was Mike Taylor. After he broke her heart seventeen years ago, she left everything she knew and reinvented herself. With a new home, a new look and a new name, Riley Williams is now an up and coming journalist given the assignment to interview a Mike Taylor. She never suspected he would be her Mike Taylor. With Mike having no hint of Riley's true identity, she must decide if she will make him pay for sins he doesn't remember committing, or if she can wipe away the past and be with the one man who she has always wanted? Can she finally have closure?
Carmichael's Amazon page
Carmichael's website
Carmichael on Facebook
~ Twitter: @kimcarmichael4
Kim Carmichael began writing eight years ago when her need for graphic sex scenes and love of happy endings inspired her to create her own. She has a weakness for bad boys and techno geeks, and married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep her all her gadgets running. When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.
Closure via Amazon
Excerpt:
His mouth went dry. Her pale skin glowed against all the black.
She rolled up the shirt and put it in her handbag. "What are you waiting for?"
He cleared his throat and pushed the button.
The elevator doors closed. If she wouldn't allow him to know where they were going, he
would make headway in another direction. He stepped back and slid his arm around her
waist.
She settled against him.
Her position gave him the perfect opportunity to take in the top of her breasts.
They wanted to overflow out the lingerie disguised as a dress. The corset contoured to her
curves, accentuating what was already magnificent. He dared to snake his hand up.
"You look troubled." She moved her hair out of her face.
"You look beautiful."
"Are you sure it's not too much?" A bit of pink stained her pale cheeks.
He let his gaze travel from her face to her neck decorated with a black lace choker, and
back to her cleavage. He was never going to make through tonight without having her.
"It's not too much." He took a chance and moved his hand to the edge of her breast. Even
with the restrictive garment, her flesh changed, soft, welcoming, enticing.
She arched her back toward him. "So, you like what you see?"
Less than ten minutes ago this woman wouldn't kiss him. He wanted to grab her, take her
hand and press it to himself and show her exactly how much he liked what he saw.
"I can think of nothing better."
"Are you ready for some surprises?" She reached up to fix his collar.
His life had turned into nothing but twists and turns ever since she asked her first
interview question.
The Promise, release day blitz...
Title: The PromiseAuthor: Kim Carmichael
Genre: Erotica
Publisher: Hot Ink Press
Blitz Host: Lady Amber's Tours
Synopsis:
Demon Dolan Ciar exists on three simple words: desire, denial, and destruction. Every four years, he is allowed one night of earthly passion to punish a deserving female. By
the time he is finished, his victims are left as willing receptacles for demons yet to come. Since she was four, a demon has been the only constant in Leora Desmond's life. He taught her how to seize control, to never give up, and to take whatever she wanted. At twenty-four, her self-centered existence is focused on one thing. She wants Dolan, and
she won't be dissuaded. A mistake brought Dolan to Leora. A promise bound him to her. Returning once again to ask for his freedom, he is faced with Leora demanding to be his next conquest. The ultimate retribution would be to take from her the ultimate symbol of her selfishness.
Now, Dolan must decide if he can doom her to life in living hell or face his own set of unearthly consequences, while Leora must choose between her pleasure and her heart. The Promise blurs the line between good and evil, desire and love, and promises and commitment.
Carmichael's Amazon page
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Carmichael's website
~ Twitter: @kimcarmichael
Author Bio:Kim Carmichael began writing eight years ago when her need for graphic sex scenes and love of happy endings inspired her to create her own. She has a weakness for bad boys and techno geeks, and married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep her all her gadgets running. When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.
~ The Promise via Amazon
Excerpt:
He tilted his head. "You look older."
She forced herself to blink and to remember her goal. "Then I assume I am at last old
enough to be a fit for a demon." She stepped forward, stopping less than a foot away from
him. The back of her throat dried out, and she swallowed.
He put his hand to his chin, his gaze taking her in. "This old song and dance. When will
you use the brains you have and leave it alone?"
His words hit her, but rather than retreating, she moved closer. The energy, the tingle, the
wafts of spice encompassed her and lured her toward him. "Never."
"You were smart last time. Why don't you release me so I can do what I came here for."
He glanced down at her and then shifted his focus beyond her. "I have needs as well."
"Tonight I am the one you came here for." The mention of his last visit stung, but she
willed herself to keep going. She ran her fingers up the buttons of his shirt. "You always
told me to take control."
He shook his head. "A lesson you learned well."
She reached up and clenched his collar in her fist. "I let you go last time, but tonight I am
the one you need."
He grabbed her wrist. "I spared you before. Never forget that."
She stared right into his eyes. No weakness was allowed tonight. "It's me, Dolan. Me, or
you can be celibate until the decade I do you the favor of dying. I don't care about your
pain." She tensed, preparing herself for his retaliation.
"I thought I taught you better than to make demands of a demon." He pressed his palm to
the side of her face.
Heat radiated through her body, sending a warning to every one of her nerve endings. "A
demon who comforts a child is a failure of a demon in my book."
His jaw tightened. "That was a mistake. An oversight." a Rafflecopter giveaway
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Closure Cover Reveal
Title: ClosureAuthor: Kim Carmichael
Genre: Romance, Erotic Romance, Erotica
Publisher: Hot Ink Press
Cover Reveal Host: Lady Amber's Tours
There's always the one…
He's one person throughout life you think about every so often, the one who leaves
his unique indelible mark on you, the person with whom you need closure.
For Margaret Collins that person was Mike Taylor.
After he broke her heart seventeen years ago, she left everything she knew and reinvented
herself. With a new home, a new look and a new name, Riley Williams is now an up and
coming journalist given the assignment to interview a Mike Taylor. She never suspected
he would be her Mike Taylor.
With Mike having no hint of Riley's true identity, she must decide if she will make him
pay for sins he doesn't remember committing, or if she can wipe away the past and be
with the one man who she has always wanted?
Can she finally have closure?
Excerpt
His mouth went dry. Her pale skin glowed against all the black.
She rolled up the shirt and put it in her handbag. "What are you waiting for?"
He cleared his throat and pushed the button.
The elevator doors closed. If she wouldn't allow him to know where they were going, he
would make headway in another direction. He stepped back and slid his arm around her
waist.
would make headway in another direction. He stepped back and slid his arm around her
waist.
She settled against him.
Her position gave him the perfect opportunity to take in the top of her breasts.
They wanted to overflow out the lingerie disguised as a dress. The corset contoured to her
curves, accentuating what was already magnificent. He dared to snake his hand up.
They wanted to overflow out the lingerie disguised as a dress. The corset contoured to her
curves, accentuating what was already magnificent. He dared to snake his hand up.
"You look troubled." She moved her hair out of her face.
"You look beautiful."
"Are you sure it's not too much?" A bit of pink stained her pale cheeks.
He let his gaze travel from her face to her neck decorated with a black lace choker, and
back to her cleavage. He was never going to make through tonight without having her.
"It's not too much." He took a chance and moved his hand to the edge of her breast. Even
with the restrictive garment, her flesh changed, soft, welcoming, enticing.
with the restrictive garment, her flesh changed, soft, welcoming, enticing.
She arched her back toward him. "So, you like what you see?"
Less than ten minutes ago this woman wouldn't kiss him. He wanted to grab her, take her
hand and press it to himself and show her exactly how much he liked what he saw.
hand and press it to himself and show her exactly how much he liked what he saw.
"I can think of nothing better."
"Are you ready for some surprises?" She reached up to fix his collar.
His life had turned into nothing but twists and turns ever since she asked her first
interview question.
interview question.
Kim Carmichael began writing eight years ago when her need for graphic sex scenes and
love of happy endings inspired her to create her own. She has a weakness for bad boys
and techno geeks, and married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep
her all her gadgets running. When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in
sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.
love of happy endings inspired her to create her own. She has a weakness for bad boys
and techno geeks, and married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep
her all her gadgets running. When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in
sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Blood Therapy blog tour spotlight & giveaway..
Blood Therapy is a dark contemporary fantasy with humor, mystery, romance and adult situations.Kismet Knight knows exactly how to handle her clients, but when it comes to her love-life, she's on less steady ground. That was until she met master vampire Devereux, an 800-year-old hunk, who not only managed to convince the entirely rational shrink that vampires really do exist - he also persuaded her to start dating him.
Kismet's still having nightmares after being kidnapped by Lucifer, a psychotic vampire. From a therapeutic perspective she finds his split personalities fascinating - but she's constantly
terrified. And Dev's become obsessed with finding Lucifer - before he comes after Kismet again.
So much for her nice, ordinary life...
Blood Therapy ~ Amazon
The Vampire Shrink ~ Amazon
A sizzlingly sexy urban fantasy sure to feed the hunger of ravenous, vampire-loving fans. Kismet Knight, a brainy Denver-based psychologist with a stalled career and a nonexistentlove life, is about to have her world rocked. Not only does her newest patient, Midnight, long to become a vampire, but the teenager insists that a coven of the undead hangs out at a local goth club. The always-rational Kismet dismisses Midnight's claims as the delusions of an attention- starved girl—until bodies start turning up drained of blood and the hottest self-proclaimed vampire ever to walk the face of the earth enters her office.
What's real? What's not? As inexplicable events and romantic opportunities pile up, along with the corpses, Kismet finds herself in a whirlwind of passion, mystery, and danger. But this tough and funny heroine—who doesn't do damsel in distress—is about to turn the vampire-meets-girl convention on its head.
Lynda's books can be classified as urban fantasy/dark fantasy with romance, suspense/mystery, satire, horror, humor and sex.
Lynda Hilburn writes paranormal fiction. More specifically, she writes vampire books. After a childhood filled with invisible friends, sightings of dead relatives and a fascination with the occult, turning to the paranormal was a no-brainer. In her other reality, she makes her living as a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, professional psychic/tarot reader, university instructor and workshop presenter. Her series, Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist is being rewritten and will be republished by Quercus Books in the UK and Europe, and by Sterling Publishing/Silver Oak in North America. The UK version of the first book in the series, "The Vampire Shrink" will be published September, 2011. The North American version a few months later. Book #2 (tentatively titled "Blood Therapy"), which is a new book, will be published a year later, and book #3 (the book that used to be called "Dark Harvest") will follow a year later. She also has a short story in the anthology, "Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance," called "Blood Song." "Diary of a Narcissistic Bloodsucker" and "Undead in the City" are available through Amazon.com and Smashwords.
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
Author spotlight & giveaway, Georgina Young-Ellis...
The Time Mistress Series
The Time Mistress series weaves twenty first century time travel into a Victorian -esque world. These books are stocked full of Jane Austen England, Cival War era and the Renaissance in Italy with time hopping scientist Cassandra Reilly.
I live in New York City, with my artist husband and musician son. Though originally from the Southwest of the U.S., we love the atmosphere of this bustling city. We love to travel, and when I can't travel in body, I travel in my mind to the times and places that my heroine, Dr. Cassandra Reilly, visits in my series, The Time Mistress. In the first book, The Time Baroness, she time-travels to Jane Austen's England. In the second, The Time Heiress, she travels to pre-Civil War NYC. In both she encounters romance and danger!
While visiting with Georgina I thought it would be fun to find out what books she read last year left a lasting impression. Here's what she said....
I don’t read the same kinds of books I write. I write
romantic, time-travel fiction, but I usually read literary fiction - classic and modern. If I read any
genre fiction, it tends to be SciFi, and if I read Romance, it’s usually something along the lines of Jane Austen.
But when I want to escape, I write – and travel to all the wondrous places I can imagine with my heroine,
Dr. Cassandra Reilly. But this post isn’t about what I write; it’s about the books I liked best over the
past year. You may read very different kinds of books than I do, but I hope you’ll try some of my
suggestions. Just like I branched out from my usual types of reads over the last twelve months, I hope my
list will help you do the same.
The first book I really flipped over last year was Queen
of America, by Alberto Luis Urrea. This is the sequel to the astonishing, historical/humorous/spiritual
journey of The Hummingbird’s Daughter. If you haven’t discovered Urrea, it’s time you do. Some put him
in the category of Latino fiction, but to do so is extremely limiting, because he writes about a world
that’s fascinating for everyone to visit. Hey, I’m not Latina, yet Urrea has become one of my favorite
writers of all time. As a matter of fact, if you want to start with something lighter from him, try Into The
Beautiful North. The author jokingly refers to it as a “beach read.” Maybe so, but it’s also a touching,
joyous odyssey of a young Mexican girl’s search for her father in the U.S. that will have you laughing, even
while you marvel at Urrea’s incredible skill with language.
From there, I took a 180 degree turn and picked up The
Hunger Games trilogy. Now, you might say these are genre novels in the realm of Young Adult, and they
are, but they are also quite seriously Science Fiction. I hardly need to speak about these three books,
because by now everyone’s read them, but if you’re a person who, like me, hesitates to pick up
popular or genre fiction, run, do not walk to acquire this series. Don’t just see the movie, read the books –
they are fantastic on every level – you will not be able to put them down.
After that series, I was in the mood for something more
high-brow, and so I borrowed The People of The Book by Geraldine Brooks, from a friend. I’m not sure
when this book was written, but I think it’s fairly recent, taking place more or less in present day and then
throughout history. It’s the story of a book conservator who is trying to solve the mystery to a
series of clues she finds hidden in a priceless, Jewish prayer book. It takes us through the stories of the
people and families who once possessed the book, an intense, but beautifully written saga.
After that I succumbed to all the hype and picked up Gone
Girl by Gillian Flynn. This woman can write – I was caught up in the story, heart and soul…until the very
last page. Sorry, but though overall I loved this book, I thought it ended badly – maybe it’s just me.
For a while I slogged through a couple of books that were
just OK; but it wasn’t until I stumbled across the delicious find of Barbara Kingsolver’s recently
released Flight Behavior in a used bookstore that I was back in the game. I put Kingsolver on the same level
as the aforementioned Urrea, and even in the category of greats like Austen, Eliot and Niffenegger,
though what she writes is totally different from all four. Her greatest accomplishment, in my opinion, was
probably The Poisonwood Bible, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize – again, if you haven’t
read it, do so now. But Flight Behavior is a gentler read, reminiscent, in my mind, of a previous book of hers
called Prodigal Summer, which I also highly recommend. Flight Behavior is the story of the
metamorphosis of a simple, yet sassy young mom, caught in the doldrums of life on a Tennessee sheep farm. When
millions of monarch butterflies choose her mountaintop to live on, attracting scientists and
tourists from all over, her world is opened up in a way she’d never imagined it could be. It’s a sweet story, a
vital story, and one that leaves you thinking for weeks to come.
Hopefully, those suggestions are enough to keep you busy
for awhile. And please take a look at my series too: The Time Baroness, set in Jane Austen’s
England, The Time Heiress, which takes place in pre- Civil War New York City, and The Time Contessa, a journey
to Renaissance, Italy. Happy reading!
I completely agree with Georgina, I think everyone should read The Hunger Games. If you've only seen the movie you are missing a lot. I also just finished listening to Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn via audible, I agree with Georgina for the most part, when I first finished I was a little dissapointed in the ending as well. After relishing in the aftermath I "get" the ending, still slightly dissapointed, but overall it is another must read! I hope you'll all go grab Georgina's books, and drop her a line via her website or blog, she loves to hear from her fans.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Awakened by Inger Iverson release day event...
Title- Awakened
Series-Few Are Angels Book #2
Author- Inger Iversen
What must he overcome to protect her?
With no clue of what to do next and the responsibility of looking after Alex and Mia as promised, Kale is up to his ears in problems and no solutions. How will Kale save Ella, keep Alex and Mia safe, control Jace as well as control the Bloodlust that creeps beneath the surface waiting to be released? Will Kale be Ella’s savior or will he convict her to a fate worse than the one Laurent has already promised her?
What truths will she learn?
Ella knows that the choices she makes affects not only her but everyone else around her, but what about the choices made to find her? Ella learns the truth about the death of her parents, learns that the ones she thought she could trust aren’t so trustworthy after all.
How will Ella handle these betrayals, and will she be able to sacrifice what is necessary to obtain eternal life?
About the Author-
Inger Iversen lives in Virginia Beach with her tree-hugging boyfriend Joshua and her overweight lap cat Max. When not reading or writing she spends her time watching reruns of True Blood or killing zombies in Call Of Duty.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Caged Heat Cover Reveal
Title: Caged Heat (Black Meadow Pack 2)Author: Milly Taiden
Genre: Erotic
After five years travelling through third world countries to teach impoverished children, Samira Suarez has returned home to Black Meadows. What Sam didn’t expect was to be
instantly overwhelmed by the desire to be with the one man she’s wanted since she was a teen, Riel Karven.
instantly overwhelmed by the desire to be with the one man she’s wanted since she was a teen, Riel Karven.
Riel has been patiently waiting for Sam’s return. For five long years he’s backed off and watched her come and go. This is it. His mate is back, and he’s taking a stand. Sam’s need for Ry grows to unimaginable proportions. It’s almost as if she were in heat. But she’s a human…isn’t she? There’s more at stake than Sam and Ry’s future relationship when she inherits her
grandmother’s estate. One of her many relatives wants her out of the way.
grandmother’s estate. One of her many relatives wants her out of the way.
It’s going to take all of Ry’s determination and help from his friends to keep her alive. And it’s going to take delving into her past to find out why a human is going into mating heat.
Want to know about me? Milly Taiden (aka April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of theCaribbean known as the Dominican Republic. She grew up between New York, Florida and
Massachusetts. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.She’s addicted to shopping for shoes, chocolate (but who isn’t?) and Dunkin Donuts coffee. A bookworm when she can get her hands on a good story, she loves reading all Mina Carter,
Cynthia Eden, and Dianne Duvall among others.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Everlost pre-release giveaway, presented by Crazy Creations!
Everlost. Mer Tales book 3 by Brenda Pandos
Release day: February 28th 2013
With one kiss, Tatiana has discovered a love for a man she’d hated—the prince of Natatoria. Through the botched rescue attempt by her father against this union, an army of rebels has revealed their identity and intentions—treason. When the King is fatally injured, Azor takes things into his own hands. No one is safe as mers are forced to take sides. Betamers take the blame, including Tatiana’s family’s closest friend, Badger, and the punishment is death.
Caught between the bond and her true feelings, Tatiana, the future Queen, must overcome the promise to fight for what’s right and uncover the truths of the past or all will become Everlost
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Follow the link and enter the giveaway for the items you see pictured here, and be sure to add Everlost to your TBR list on Goodreads for additional entries!
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Blindsighted Wanderer blog tour. Review, Playlist and Giveaway!
The
Wall has long kept Elitland Valley safe from the demons on the other side. For
centuries the villagers have avoided speaking of the Wall or the creatures it
protects them from.
Upon their return from the annual Country Fayre, the older Atego brothers learn of their father’s passing. When fifteen year old Silas Atego learns the mysterious illness that took his father might have been a curse from a demon, his need for answers draws him to the one place he must not go. The far side of the Wall.
When Silas is still missing days later, his older brother Raphael sets out on his own to bring him home. On his journey, Raphael learns how it was his ancestor who was cursed by a demon creature from the Lake and had the Wall built to keep them out. More desperate than ever to find his brother, his search draws Raphael to the same terrifying barrier.
Along the brothers’ individual travels they face their greatest fears, make lifelong friends, and more importantly, learn the truth of what happened centuries ago.
Blindsighted Wanderer is a tale about how truth and forgiveness will set you free. Where myths are transformed to legends that last a lifetime. The brothers leave their home as desperate boys but return to their family as honorable men.
Blindsighted Wanderer is a young adult fantasy, coming of age story appropriate for readers 12 +.
Blindsighted Wanderer was a fantastical story that covered the past, present and future of the Atego brothers. Silas and Raphael Artego become men and learn the root of the curse that has plagued their family family for centuries on two completely different journeys in a search for truth behind the curse.
The story begins with Adrian and Merrin. Adrian betrays Merrin and pays with his life, the residual effects of the anger and hatred Merrin harbours is the root cause of the curse that holds the Artego family captive to this day. Princess Merrin must overcome her deep seeded need for vengance if she is to become the Queen she's meant to be.
Silas Artego is determined to discover why his family is cursed, even if means he must travle to the far side of the wall. His brother Raphael follows when hours become days and his brother still hasn't returned. Along the way both brothers meet different people who will have lasting affects on their lives. Silas meets Pearl when her people capture him thinking he's a demon. And Raphael stumbles across Merrin. Merrin holds on to her hatred and bitterness with every fiber of her being, but she's fascinated with Raphael.
The world Hibbs has created is stunning and beautiful as we follow each brother through the Valley. The backdrop had a very Renaissance feel with descriptives to capture your attention, and hold you till the very end. A story about humanity, compassion, building trust and overcome your inner demons.
The story was a little slow to start, but once it got going I was thoroughly engaged in the storyline and equally engrossed by the characters. Character development was well written, I as well loved that the title of the book could be interpreted several ways in regards to the story itself.
I give this one 4/5, but that's just my two cents!
E. C. Hibbs has lived all her life in
Cheshire, north-west England. A lover of stories from an early age, she wrote
her first 'book' when she was five, and throughout school was a frequent
visitor to the younger classes to read her tales to the children.
Living so near the coast, she loves
anything to do with the sea. She studied Animal Behaviour at university and
longs to work with marine mammals in the future. As well as nature and animals,
she also has a soft spot for history, and loves paying visits to castles,
cathedrals and museums.
There
are many things she could be without, but writing isn't one of them. She
carries a pen everywhere, in case an idea appears, and takes pride in still
seeing the world as brimming with magic. Besides writing, she reads
obsessively, her favourite genres being the classics and all kinds of fantasy.
She also enjoys Disney and horror films, practising Shotokan karate, drawing,
archery, and playing with her very cheeky kitten.
Wondering what songs Hibbs currently has qued on her Itunes??
Playlist:
1.
The Peasant's Promise -Blackmore's Night
2. All the Fun of the Fayre - Blackmore's Night
3. Lost in Paradise - Evanescence
4. This Lonely Lake - Sirenia
5. Restless - Within Temptation
6. Give Me A Sign – Breaking Benjamin
7. Rolling in the Deep - Adele
8. Believe in Me - Blackmore's Night
9. Amaranth - Nightwish
10. Song and Dance Pt II - Blackmore's Night
11. Toast to Tomorrow - Blackmore's Night
12. All I Need - Within Temptation
13. Storm the Sorrow - Epica
14. One Day Too Late - Skillet
15. Set Fire to the Rain - Adele
16. Ghost of a Rose - Blackmore's Night
17. Village Lanterne - Blackmore's Night
2. All the Fun of the Fayre - Blackmore's Night
3. Lost in Paradise - Evanescence
4. This Lonely Lake - Sirenia
5. Restless - Within Temptation
6. Give Me A Sign – Breaking Benjamin
7. Rolling in the Deep - Adele
8. Believe in Me - Blackmore's Night
9. Amaranth - Nightwish
10. Song and Dance Pt II - Blackmore's Night
11. Toast to Tomorrow - Blackmore's Night
12. All I Need - Within Temptation
13. Storm the Sorrow - Epica
14. One Day Too Late - Skillet
15. Set Fire to the Rain - Adele
16. Ghost of a Rose - Blackmore's Night
17. Village Lanterne - Blackmore's Night
Thank you EC Hibbs for stopping by today and sharing your playlist with us! Be sure to enter the giveaway for lots of fantastic Blindsighted Wanderer goodies....
Friday, February 15, 2013
Sugar & Spice blog tour Spotlight
Silence is golden. Honesty...not so much.
Gwen Palmer's saucy mouth gets in the way of her heart's desire...again. Just
when she is about to trade her baker's hat for a nun's habit, she comes face to
face with her idol, Ethan Reynolds.
when she is about to trade her baker's hat for a nun's habit, she comes face to
face with her idol, Ethan Reynolds.
Ethan isn't immune to Gwen's loose lips. Nor her quirkiness. And something
about her smile tugs at his heart. Will he look beyond her outrageous remarks
and see the truth inside? Or will Gwen lose her one chance at true love?
about her smile tugs at his heart. Will he look beyond her outrageous remarks
and see the truth inside? Or will Gwen lose her one chance at true love?
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Jonah McCabe made a horrible mistake six years ago that cost him his chance at
happiness. Then fate interceded.
happiness. Then fate interceded.
A last minute favor has him coming face to face with the past. Every beautiful
inch of it. Her laughter still echoed in his mind. As did the pain in her voice the
day she left.
inch of it. Her laughter still echoed in his mind. As did the pain in her voice the
day she left.
Can he make things right in a race against the clock or will time continue to work
against him?
against him?
A gold locket catches her eye and her heart. Inside the tiny gold frame is a
picture of the one man she compares all others to. The one that got away..
picture of the one man she compares all others to. The one that got away..
Can this locket, one wish, bring back the love she lost?
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Valentines Day review & giveaway
Ryan Moore forged his own path when he defied his wealthy family’s expectations by joining the United States Marine Corps as an enlisted man. After a period of service that’s cut short by an IED explosion, the lingering physical and mental effects of war result in an isolated struggle to exist in the civilian world. He throws himself into competitive MMA fighting – the one thing he’s still able to excel at, even if every match is a risk he can’t afford to take.His first encounter with amateur female fighter Ally Rivera ignites a spark of desire he hasn’t felt since before a bomb left its marks on his life and his body, but his flirtation with her turns out to be anything but harmless. She’s struggling to hold together a family ravaged by violence – a feat that isn’t easy when her father has been imprisoned, leaving her vulnerable to relatives who run a local gang. Can two unrelenting fighters overcome challenges they couldn’t defeat alone, or do the wounds of war and crime run too deep for even love to heal?
Battered not Broken is an adult themed story that follows the rocky relationship between Ryan Moore and Ally Rivera. Warning, this book is NC17, intended for mature audiences due to some intense violence and gritty love scenes.
Ryan Moore is an Iragi War Veteran struggling to make a life for himself in the "real world" after his short stint in the military left him with a brain injury from and IED. Determined not to accept the assistance his wealthy family offers, that comes with strings attached, he throws himself into the violent world of MMA fighting. The only thing he thinks he's any good at.
Ally Rivera has suffered a different kind of violence that lead her to the MMA world as well. Her father is in jail for assaulting the man that assaulted Ally when she was just a teenager, and her brother is kneck deep in gang violence. She works in her mother's salon, works out at the local gym and fights women's MMA on weekends. It's at the local gym she first meets the reserved, sexy new member, Ryan Moore.
Sparks fly immediately and soon these two are an unlikely and unseperable couple in and out of the ring. When Ryan's injury becomes harder for him to deal with, he takes it out on Ally, and pushes her away. He quickly realizes his error in judgement, but Ally's brothers gang affiliation not only adds another kink to the chain, but costs a few people their lives as well. In the end will Ryan and Ally still be standing? And if they are, will they be able to overcome all the obstacles life throws at them in order to be together?
This book is a wonderful tribute to our Military men and women, showcasing the struggle some soldiers have living thier lives in the aftermath of the uglieness that is War. Rose's unbiased account of Ryan's struggles with the lasting effects of injuries sustained from an IED in Afghanistan, and how it spills over into his everyday life was spot on. She definitely did her research into the topic, and poured that knowledge into the character of Ryan.
Rose steams up the pages with her usual sexy as hell style! Her attention to detail is that perfect balance of just enough, but not too much. Ryan is definitely battered; on paper he is a dud, but he loves Ally ultimately and selflessly, prooving he isn't broken. The scars he carries and his rawness just make him even sexier. I give this one 5/5.. but that's just my two cents.
Ryan Moore is an Iragi War Veteran struggling to make a life for himself in the "real world" after his short stint in the military left him with a brain injury from and IED. Determined not to accept the assistance his wealthy family offers, that comes with strings attached, he throws himself into the violent world of MMA fighting. The only thing he thinks he's any good at.
Ally Rivera has suffered a different kind of violence that lead her to the MMA world as well. Her father is in jail for assaulting the man that assaulted Ally when she was just a teenager, and her brother is kneck deep in gang violence. She works in her mother's salon, works out at the local gym and fights women's MMA on weekends. It's at the local gym she first meets the reserved, sexy new member, Ryan Moore.
Sparks fly immediately and soon these two are an unlikely and unseperable couple in and out of the ring. When Ryan's injury becomes harder for him to deal with, he takes it out on Ally, and pushes her away. He quickly realizes his error in judgement, but Ally's brothers gang affiliation not only adds another kink to the chain, but costs a few people their lives as well. In the end will Ryan and Ally still be standing? And if they are, will they be able to overcome all the obstacles life throws at them in order to be together?
This book is a wonderful tribute to our Military men and women, showcasing the struggle some soldiers have living thier lives in the aftermath of the uglieness that is War. Rose's unbiased account of Ryan's struggles with the lasting effects of injuries sustained from an IED in Afghanistan, and how it spills over into his everyday life was spot on. She definitely did her research into the topic, and poured that knowledge into the character of Ryan.
Rose steams up the pages with her usual sexy as hell style! Her attention to detail is that perfect balance of just enough, but not too much. Ryan is definitely battered; on paper he is a dud, but he loves Ally ultimately and selflessly, prooving he isn't broken. The scars he carries and his rawness just make him even sexier. I give this one 5/5.. but that's just my two cents.
There is already a sequel in the works so we can continue the journey with Ryan and Ally in Rough Around the Edges. Rose is giving us an exclusive sneak peak at the cover, the release date will be announced on her web page at the end of the month.
Up for grabs is a Battered not Broken swag pack compliments of Ranae Rose!
~ signed xx large postcard, keychain, button and free download for whisky dreams ~
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