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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Cover Reveal for Through Fire by Freya Barker

★·.·´¯`·.· ★COVER REVEAL & Pre-Order!! ★·.·´¯`·.· ★

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July 19^th, Freya Barker will be releasing the third novel of the moving and thought provoking Portland, ME, series: THROUGH FIRE

THROUG FIRE is currently on pre-order everywhere!

★·.·´¯`·.· ★BLURB: ★·.·´¯`·.· ★

Violence corroded her…

Obedience defiled her…

Fear kept her chained…

Freedom is hard to embrace when she’s never learned to trust. Yet in the span of a second, she grabs a single opportunity and runs toward it. Straight into the sanctuary of a pub at the end of a wharf.

She doesn’t understand the concept of friendship. She’s never felt the connection of a relationship. She’s as innocent as the driven snow and yet tainted with corruption. Still, she finds herself surrounded by people who accept her, without even knowing the first thing about her. But one of them is determined to dig deeper.

He treasures his friends, yet he’s steered clear of committed relationships. He likes his life comfortably predictable and entirely controlled. Until it isn’t. For months he’s avoided interacting with The Skipper’s newest addition. Perhaps realizing that once he looked deeply into those liquid brown eyes, he wouldn’t be able to turn away.

When his present and her past puts them both on the brink of change, they are forged through fire as one.

**Due to some content of a sexually explicit nature, this book is recommended for a mature audience only.**

★·.·´¯`·.· ★Pre-Order: ★·.·´¯`·.· ★

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30329487-through-fire

★·.·´¯`·.· ★Other Books In The Series ★·.·´¯`·.· ★

★·.·´¯`·.· ★From Dust ★·.·´¯`·.· ★

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Scribd: http://bit.ly/1DuOdke

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iBooks: http://bit.ly/CruelWaterApple

★·.·´¯`·.· ★About Freya★·.·´¯`·.· ★

Freya Barker inspires with her stories about 'real’ people, perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy.

A recipient of the RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for best first book, “Slim To None,” Freya has since published eight books. She continues to spin story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

★·.·´¯`·.· ★Stalker Links ★·.·´¯`·.· ★

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Cover Reveal for I Saw You by Elena M. Reyes

Title: I Saw You

Author: Elena M. Reyes

Genre: Erotic Romance

Release Date: June 27

Success brought fame.

With fame came money.

And money brought every single whore to worship at his feet.

Chester Green has it all living the coveted life as rock’s hottest front man—traveling, partying, and in every city, burying himself between the thighs of a groupie or two. He gorged on the perks for more than a decade until life became dull, and the taste of a woman became bland on his tongue. Nothing excited him. Nothing, until the day life literally crashed into him.

Arianna Garcia is tough, fiery, and doesn’t back down or fall sway to his charms. She isn’t a groupie, making the hunt so much harder and the rewards so much sweeter. His money and fame mean nothing to her.

All he wanted was to relax and release some pent up tension.

Now all he wants is her.

The chase is on.

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Elena M. Reyes was born and raised in Miami Florida. She is the epitome of a Floridian and if she could live in her beloved flip-flops, she would.
As a small child, she was always intrigued with all forms of art—whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her first taste of writing came to her during her fifth grade year when her class was prompted to participate in the D. A. R. E. Program and write an essay on what they’d learned.
Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure. It wasn't until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world. She now resides in Central Florida with her husband and son, spending all her down time letting her creativity flow and letting her characters grow.

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Release Blitz for Making it Through by Erin Cristofoli

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Title: Making It Through

Author: Erin Cristofoli

Genre: New Adult Romance

Cover Design: Red Umbrella Graphic Designs

Photograph: Erin Cristofoli

Release Date: June 1st, 2016

“I will always be there for you, Mady, always.”

One month later, I was slammed with the realization that there were some things you just can’t count on being true.

College sophomore, Madelyne Stewart, has it all—a wonderful home, a close-knit family, and great friends. But when tragedy strikes, it flips her world upside down. She struggles to deal with the chaos of her crumbling life.

On the brink of failing her classes, Mady reluctantly agrees to study with a tutor. Max Granger drifts into her life like a breath of fresh air. Not only is he intelligent and an excellent tutor, he’s funny, laid-back, and has the amazing ability to soothe her troubled soul. His striking looks top off a complete package any woman—Mady included—would want. Except, she isn’t looking to add anything else to her broken plate.

Can Mady find a way to make it though her pain and see what is in front of her? Will she take chance on Max? Or will the pieces of her heart be too broken to mend?

When I next looked at my phone, two hours had passed. I put my pen down and stretched, arching my back and reaching my arms back over the chair. I looked over and noticed Max was watching me intently. “What?” I asked, embarrassed. He cleared his throat. “Nothing, sorry.” I took a quick drink of my water bottle, and again, I caught Max watching me. “Why do you keep looking at me? Do you want some water or something?” I asked, holding the bottle towards him. He licked his lips, and my eyes zoned in to his. Wow, they really were something—sensual and just a shade darker than his toffee skin. He was quite the sight. I shook my head as he grabbed the bottle from me and took a swig.

Erin was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, where she resides with her husband and two kids. She is a stay-at-home mom and as a child she dreamed of having a published book of her own. Erin is the author of Starting Over and Making It Through. When she isn't writing, Erin has a love of most forms of art - painting, photograph and crocheting.

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https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/making-it-through-1

Amazon US: https://amzn.com/B01GEU28TA

Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01GEU28TA

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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Blog Tour for Learning to Breathe by Marisa Oldham

★✩★ Now Available ★✩★

Blurb:

Like the ocean, life is a beautiful force. One that can tear you limb from limb or lavish you in perfect moments.

Michelle Hathaway has it all: a view of the Eiffel Tower from her loft in Paris, a successful career as a fashion photographer, ownership in an up-and-coming art gallery, and jet-setting days filled with excitement. But, even with all that luxury, her life feels aimless.

Over the years, Michelle drifted on the tide of a long distance, on-again off-again relationship with Micah Roberts, a hot bass player in a popular rock band. When he finally asks her to move to Los Angeles to be with him, she risks everything, taking the leap into a new life.

Drowning in the wake of her decisions, she struggles just to breathe as destiny threatens to take everything. As unexpected events devastate her, will Michelle surface from the depths of despair?

From Bestselling Author of The Falling Series, Marisa Oldham, comes an emotionally heart stopping novel about love, heartache, and learning to breathe when it feels as though the air is kicked from you.

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★✩★ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT LTB ★✩★

"I have never cried so much while reading a book. This story touched me in a very deep and emotional way." – Jackie, Fire and Ice Book Reviews

"This is a must read book. The characters in Learning to Breathe are so real. You will feel like you are in the story. You will feel the connection with the characters. You will feel. The emotions. YOU WILL FEEL." – Kelly M, ARC Reader

"I have never read a book that felt it was as much mine as it was the authors. This book has pieces that will parallel your life, and probably affect you in a way no other book has...or ever will." - Devine Warnes, ARC Reader

Release Blitz for Blossom and the Beast by R.S. McCoy

Blossom and the Beast

Author: RS McCoy

A Beauty and the Beast Retelling

Release Date: May 31, 2016

Blurb:

*A Paranormal Romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast*

Blossom Frane is only weeks away from her transformation. On her eighteenth birthday, she’ll find out her future branch of society and her totem, the animal form she’ll be able to take at will for the rest of her life. Like her brothers, she’s expected to be a brown bear of the religious branch known as Terra.

In the Alderwood forests, Blossom’s bear blood is a valuable asset. Any day now, a rival clan leader will step forward and offer her father a hefty bounty in exchange for her hand in marriage. Blossom can do nothing more than sit back and wait to be traded to the highest bidder.

Determined to spend her last weeks exploring the Alderwood, Blossom sneaks away and manages to find Kaide Landel, a rising political star of the Pyro branch. Known for his violence and disregard for the religious teachings of the Terra branch, he’s all wrong for the bear clan’s prized daughter. But when the politician uses his wealth and influence to secure her hand, Blossom has no choice but to leave her family and marry him—if she lives that long.

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My Review:
I loved this book! Beauty and the Beast has long been my favorite old school Disney movie and this book has some serious undertones with Beauty and the Beast references. Sometimes this doesn't work so well, but here the references are perfectly placed and pulled at my heart strings. Especially the end scene with Kaide. I won't pretend I wasn't frustrated with Blossom for a while because of her attitude. At the same time, there were so many factors playing into it that I could understand why the attitude from her and the way he is. Kaide is way out of his element when it comes to the beautiful woman he bartered for as his future wife. She is wild and untameable; a trait he admires in her because he recognizes a kindred spirit. The ending was just emotionally wracking. Like stitches being torn out of a raw wound. It is a serious cliffhanger. But I cannot wait to see more from this series!!

5 out of 5 stars!

Reviews:

Beauty and the Beast has long been my favorite old school Disney movie and this book has some serious undertones with Beauty and the Beast references. Sometimes this doesn't work so well, but here the references are perfectly placed and pulled at my heart strings. Clarice's Book Nook

I adored the characters (especially Kaide but also Blossom -- she's such a strong-willed character!) the story, and McCoy's wonderful and gripping writing style. BooksEnchanted

The story is fast paced and apart from Blossom and Kaide's romance, there is plenty of suspense, political manipulation and intrigue in Kaide's career as a politician that will affect and change his and Blossom's lives forever! All this and more is handled with ease by RS McCoy and I loved her writing style and know that I will be checking out her other books too while I wait for the next book in this series. NjKinny's World of Books and Stuff

Author Bio:

Rachel McCoy is a Texan living in New Jersey. Between binge-watching MTV reality shows and baking gluten-free treats, she writes paranormal fantasy and science fiction novels. She is the self-published author of the Sparks Saga trilogy, The Extraction Files, and The Alder Tales series. Back when she lived in the real world, Rachel earned a degree in marine biology, which contributed to her die-hard love of manta rays.

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Sunday, May 29, 2016

Review for Nights in the Fast Lane: A Contemporary Romantic Comedy by Grace Risata

Blurb:

Dane and Izzy.

Complete opposites.

As the New Year begins, they find themselves facing very different circumstances.

Dane is a street racer stuck with a blown engine, no money, and no options after he gets fired for saving a damsel in distress.

Izzy can’t believe she was just rescued by the same handsome stranger she walks past, and lusts after, on a daily basis. With a massive blizzard about to bury the town, she ends up taking him in for the night.

Sparks fly when she brings out his playful side, and he shows her a passion she’s never known before.

As they slowly begin to trust each other, walls come down and tragic pasts emerge. Dane is haunted by the family he never had, while Izzy will stop at nothing to deny her birthright.

When Dane receives an offer he can’t refuse, will one bad decision cost him everything? Or will fate intervene and send these two down the path they were destined for?

This is a full length, stand-alone novel with no cliffhangers. Please be advised that you will find strong language, attractive men with tattoos, a dog with a cat name, steamy bedroom scenes including one involving Doritos, plenty of character backstory, and a very healthy dose of humor.

Review:

Just finished this book and I found it entertaining and I don't usually read books with street racing involved. The tension between Izzy and Dane really keep you on your toes while reading this one. For the first part of the book the two of them are dancing around their lust for each other and whether to act on it or not. Well, let me correct that statement. Izzy is all about it but Dane has reservations and they are good reasons, not for his lack of want to. They both have a lot of issues from their pasts, but find out the two of them really aren't so different after all. It was funny, kind of intense, frustrating, and more. An all around good read!

4 out of 5 stars!

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Nights-Fast-Lane-Contemporary-Romantic-ebook/dp/B01FQ3ZM80?ie=UTF8&keywords=grace%20risata&qid=1464567391&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30196387-nights-in-the-fast-lane?from_search=true&search_version=service

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Release Blitz for Princess of the Dark by Taniquelle Tulipano

Book: Princess of The Dark

Series: The Monstrum Vampire Series #3
Author: Taniquelle Tulipano
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Cover Designed by: Francessca’s PR & Designs
Hosted By: Francessca’s Romance Reviews

Synopsis:

Raphael and Rosannah have been through the wringer, but surely, it's almost over now? They have been through so much together; what more can possibly be thrown at them? Something that has been bubbling below the surface since they first met is about to boil over. Someone, who has had a close eye on Rosannah, has a diabolical scheme up their sleeve and will risk everything to see their plan succeed. Hell is about to knock on the Monstrum's front door and with it, secrets will surface, lives will be lost, and irreparable damage will be left in the wake of disaster. The darkness is descending and when the shadows clear, who will be left standing and who will be left by the wayside? But most importantly, will anybody be victorious?

Contains adult themes and explicit sexual content. Also contains cliffhangers.

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Excerpt

“You two will certainly star the next time I flick the bean. You are both drop dead gorgeous,” she admits while she’s still under the influence of Lawrence’s brainwashing.

“If only you knew the half of it,” Lawrence flirts. I punch Lawrence in the arm faster than Nora can register. “I think Raphael here would love to hear anything else you may have to say,” he says and sidesteps away from me.

“I hate you,” I whisper to him as Nora starts talking, until she is cut off by Lawrence’s reply.

“Such anger Raphael. I think you have a problem.”

“Yes, it’s called Lawrence,” I say through gritted teeth.

Other Book In The Series

Dead Beginnings

The Lost Brother

About The Author

Taniquelle is an author and the founder of Bella Tulip Publishing, a publisher of adult romance and Bella Tulip Reviews, a blog that reviews and promotes books. In 2015 she introduced Raphael Monstrum and Rosannah Morgan to the book world in her first published book Dead Beginnings from the much loved Monstrum Vampire Series. The sequel, The Lost Brother, was published soon after and followed the trend of the first book with numerous five star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

Taniquelle predominantly writes romance but also writes a variety of other genres.

Her reading tastes are based around adult romance and erotica.

Taniquelle resides in London, England with her husband and daughter.

Dead Beginnings (Monstrum #1) is published and available in digital format from Kindle, iBooks, Kobo and Nook and paperback format from Amazon.

The Lost Brother (Monstrum #2) is published and available in digital format from Kindle, iBooks, Kobo and Nook and paperback format from Amazon.

Princess of the Dark (Monstrum #3) is set to be published May 2016.

Blood Entwined (Monstrum #4) is set to be published in 2017.

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