Title: Breaking Angelina
Authors: Rita & TJ Webb
Series: Paranormal Investigations #1.5
Genres: NA paranormal romance
Warnings: For ages 17+ due to violence, language, and some sexuality
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Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Monday, 2 December 2013
REVIEW - Breaking Angelina by Rita & TJ Webb
Title: Breaking Angelina Authors: Rita & TJ Webb
Series: Paranormal Investigations #1.5
Publisher: Robot Playground Inc
Release date: November 25th 2013
Genres: NA paranormal romance
Warnings: For ages 17+ due to violence, language, and some sexuality
Links: Amazon / Goodreads
Summary:
She's the Beauty.
He's the Beast.
Powerless to silence the voices in her head, Angelina obeys their every command, even if it means ruining her college career, swindling money from her friends, or kidnapping and killing a siren so she can brew a love potion to ensnare the man she's crushed on since childhood.
The Hunter, a man-wolf-hawk chimera, drowns the memories of his murdered family in liquor. A tracker for hire, an honorable man who has misplaced his honor, a twisted soul with no heart left to care.
…until Angelina hires the Hunter to help her track down a siren and wakes him from his drunken stupor. What will it take to set them both free?
Powerless to silence the voices in her head, Angelina obeys their every command, even if it means ruining her college career, swindling money from her friends, or kidnapping and killing a siren so she can brew a love potion to ensnare the man she's crushed on since childhood.
The Hunter, a man-wolf-hawk chimera, drowns the memories of his murdered family in liquor. A tracker for hire, an honorable man who has misplaced his honor, a twisted soul with no heart left to care.
…until Angelina hires the Hunter to help her track down a siren and wakes him from his drunken stupor. What will it take to set them both free?
4/5
This was another great installment in the Paranormal Investigations series. We are given some much needed insight into Angelina and how she came to do the things she did in the first book. It was so hard to watch her downfall and my heart broke for the girl. She goes through some pretty horrible things. This book was a lot darker than Playing Hooky, with some scenes that were quite disturbing. So for those who have read Playing Hooky be warned that this is not the same fun and lighthearted read.
Another person we are given some insight into is Hunter. The story is told in alternating POV's between Angelina and Hunter and I really liked this. I didn't know what to make of Hunter after book #1 but I came to understand him more from this book. I found myself liking him and wanting to find out more about him. I loved how these two broken people found each other when they needed each other most.
The characters in these books are very well written and you find yourself connecting with them. Even though the books are really short they are so captivating. The world that Rita and TJ have created is so imaginative and creative. In each book you find something new and I can't wait to see what is to come in Taking Chances. Even though I really liked this installment I can't wait to get back to Emma and Jason's story.
*I was provided with an ebook copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
RELEASE DAY BLITZ - Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Jennifer L. Armentrout's amazing novella in her new The Dark Elements Series, BITTER SWEET LOVE, is out and we are excited to join in the release day launch for it. BITTER SWEET LOVE is the Prequel Novella for The Dark Elements Series and is full of Wardens, fantasy, and romance. The first novel in the series, WHITE HOT KISS, will be released February 25, 2014. Check out what we have for you today! There's also a fantastic excerpt for you to check out below!
EXCERPT:
Moving lightning fast, Dez shifted and I was suddenly
underneath him. His arms were on either side of my head, caging me in. Our
bodies didn’t touch, but I felt him to the tips of my toes anyway.
The teasing grin disappeared when I dragged in a deep breath and my chest
brushed his. Everything changed in an instant. The playful mood faded, replaced
by primal heaviness. Our gazes collided and locked. Neither of us moved. His
closeness sent a series of shivers skittering across my skin and made it hard
to take slow, even breaths. My body tensed when his gaze dropped to my mouth.
He tilted his head to the side. “I… I honestly have no idea what we were
talking about.”
“Good. Neither do I.”
He shifted his weight onto one arm, bring him closer. “Have you enjoyed your
trip so far?”
“Yes.” I felt as if I couldn’t get enough air into my lungs.
“Good.” He lowered his head. His breath was minty as it moved across my cheek
and then my lips. “I’m glad.”
I wasn’t really following the conversation and I wasn’t sure that he was fully
aware of what was coming out of his mouth. I searched my hazy brain for
something to say and wet my lips. I-
The sound that came out of Dez’s chest rumbled through me. A stuttered heartbeat
passed and then his lips were on mine. There was nothing slow about this kiss.
It scorched my skin and caused my body to stretch tight like a bowstring. The
kiss deepened, spinning my senses. I shuddered when his hand curved over my
shoulder and drifted down to my waist, his long fingers spreading out under the
hem of my shirt, grazing the bare skin of my stomach.
I gasped, floored by the raw sensations pounding through my blood. My skin felt
as if I was about to phase. Maybe I was.
“Jasmine,” he whispered, the word falling against my lips, and then his body
was pressing mine into the mattress, heavy, sweet and hard.
In a sizzling prequel novella to her new series The Dark Elements, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout draws readers into the extraordinary, irresistible world of Wardens and demons.
Dez wasn't just Jasmine's crush. A gargoyle Warden like Jas, he helped her come to terms with her destiny—fending off demons and maintaining the balance between good and evil. He was her everything…right until the moment he disappeared without a trace. It didn't help that Jas's father had just announced that she and Dez would one day be mated. Hard not to take that personally.
And now he's back, three years older, ten times hotter, ready to pick up exactly where they left off. But Jas isn't taking that risk again. Dez has seven days to meet all her conditions and earn back her trust. Seven days filled with terrifying danger and sweet temptation. Seven days to win her heart—or shatter it all over again…
Don't miss White Hot Kiss, book one in Jennifer L. Armentrout's The Dark Elements series from Harlequin TEEN!
# 1
NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at
work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad
zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her
Jack Russell Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class,
where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her
dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction,
fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press,
Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book
Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series
has been optioned for TV. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the
name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
BOOK BLITZ - Love Changes by Marsha Casper Cook
Title: Love
Changes
Author: Marsha
Casper Cook
Genre: Contemporary
Romance
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Synopsis:
When lies come back to haunt Elaine, can she find a way to forgive herself?
We’ve all heard the comment, “Sometimes life is too damn hard.” That’s what people say when they aren’t ready to move forward with their lives. Elaine Lewis was one of those people. She had made some bad decisions, but after spending months in therapy at the Castleberry, her future depended on her ability to forgive herself. With the help of a wonderfully patient nurse, a secure and passionate doctor, and a husband who loved her very much, she was able to find the miracle she had been looking for. Life is but a dream, with many flashing moments.
~~~~~~
Excerpt:
It was early afternoon when Elaine arrived at Arlington Racetrack. The elevator to the clubhouse was exceptionally crowded for a weekday, but to Elaine it didn’t make much difference. She had reserved the same table for the entire summer. Money was of no concern to her. If it took an extra twenty, fifty or sometimes a crisp, hundred-dollar bill to help matters along, so be it.
Having money did help with life’s daily struggles. But long range, money could do nothing to change her sadness. Unhappiness was a permanent way of life for Elaine.
Elaine hadn’t been seated for more than a minute or so when a waiter approached her table. He placed a large pitcher of lemon water and a basket of rolls on the stark, white tablecloth.
Elaine smiled, appreciative of the young waiter’s acute sense of recall. They didn’t speak much, but he smiled when she did.
As always, Elaine had not placed a bet on the first or second race. That was her time for gatherings thoughts and pulling the loose ends of the day together.
Some days she placed bets on only a few races. Those were the days when her mind wandered, remembering what she was trying so hard to forget. It was on those days that she usually picked the winners. But of course, she didn’t care. That really wasn’t why she came.
The ten-minute bell rang. It was the third race. Elaine reached inside her bag and pulled out several hundred-dollar bills. She crumpled them as she walked toward the betting counter. With a brief glance, she pointed to a number and handed the money to the woman at the window.
The race ended. Elaine had won. She paid little attention to the fact that she had bet on a winner.
A bolt of lightning flashed. Seconds later, a voice over the loudspeaker called out, “Due to severe weather, we are canceling the remainder of today’s races.”
Disappointed voices filled the clubhouse. Just as everyone seemed to be leaving, Elaine felt a tap on her shoulder. She looked up, not recognizing the young man who stood before her.
“Hello,” he said in a very mellow voice.
“Do I know you?” Elaine asked in a swift, uninterested voice.
The young man’s smile was attentive. “Yes, as a matter of fact you do. We met at an art showing. You were with Sally Braverman. Now do you remember?”
“No, I’m sorry I don’t.”
“That’s okay. It was only my art showing and my art gallery. I guess it was foolish of me to think you might remember.”
A brief but apologetic smile appeared on Elaine’s face. “Oh yes, now I remember.”
“Thank goodness,” he laughed. “I thought I was losing my touch. Although, you might be good for my ego. You know, the ego I just lost.”
They shared a smile.
Holding out his hand, the young man introduced himself. “I’d better not embarrass myself any more by thinking you know my name, so I’ll make it easy on myself. Josh Derman.”
Elaine was just about to say her name when Josh interrupted. “Elaine Lewis. Am I right?”
Elaine nodded, surprised by his memory.
Josh was just about ready to sit down when Elaine stood up. “You’ll have to excuse me, but I should be leaving.”
“Then I’ll see you tomorrow,” he said.
“I don’t think so,” Elaine responded quickly.
“You’re here every day, so why not tomorrow?”
Elaine felt uneasy. “How do you know that?”
“Because I’ve seen you here every day for the last few weeks,” Josh smiled.
Elaine didn’t know what to say, so she didn’t respond. Instead, she pleasantly smiled and walked away.
Josh didn’t try to stop her as she walked toward the elevator. He just watched her leave, wishing they had been leaving together.
As Elaine drove home, she wondered why such an attractive man, obviously several years her junior, would be interested in her. She should have been flattered, but she was just curious.
When lies come back to haunt Elaine, can she find a way to forgive herself?
We’ve all heard the comment, “Sometimes life is too damn hard.” That’s what people say when they aren’t ready to move forward with their lives. Elaine Lewis was one of those people. She had made some bad decisions, but after spending months in therapy at the Castleberry, her future depended on her ability to forgive herself. With the help of a wonderfully patient nurse, a secure and passionate doctor, and a husband who loved her very much, she was able to find the miracle she had been looking for. Life is but a dream, with many flashing moments.
~~~~~~
Excerpt:
It was early afternoon when Elaine arrived at Arlington Racetrack. The elevator to the clubhouse was exceptionally crowded for a weekday, but to Elaine it didn’t make much difference. She had reserved the same table for the entire summer. Money was of no concern to her. If it took an extra twenty, fifty or sometimes a crisp, hundred-dollar bill to help matters along, so be it.
Having money did help with life’s daily struggles. But long range, money could do nothing to change her sadness. Unhappiness was a permanent way of life for Elaine.
Elaine hadn’t been seated for more than a minute or so when a waiter approached her table. He placed a large pitcher of lemon water and a basket of rolls on the stark, white tablecloth.
Elaine smiled, appreciative of the young waiter’s acute sense of recall. They didn’t speak much, but he smiled when she did.
As always, Elaine had not placed a bet on the first or second race. That was her time for gatherings thoughts and pulling the loose ends of the day together.
Some days she placed bets on only a few races. Those were the days when her mind wandered, remembering what she was trying so hard to forget. It was on those days that she usually picked the winners. But of course, she didn’t care. That really wasn’t why she came.
The ten-minute bell rang. It was the third race. Elaine reached inside her bag and pulled out several hundred-dollar bills. She crumpled them as she walked toward the betting counter. With a brief glance, she pointed to a number and handed the money to the woman at the window.
The race ended. Elaine had won. She paid little attention to the fact that she had bet on a winner.
A bolt of lightning flashed. Seconds later, a voice over the loudspeaker called out, “Due to severe weather, we are canceling the remainder of today’s races.”
Disappointed voices filled the clubhouse. Just as everyone seemed to be leaving, Elaine felt a tap on her shoulder. She looked up, not recognizing the young man who stood before her.
“Hello,” he said in a very mellow voice.
“Do I know you?” Elaine asked in a swift, uninterested voice.
The young man’s smile was attentive. “Yes, as a matter of fact you do. We met at an art showing. You were with Sally Braverman. Now do you remember?”
“No, I’m sorry I don’t.”
“That’s okay. It was only my art showing and my art gallery. I guess it was foolish of me to think you might remember.”
A brief but apologetic smile appeared on Elaine’s face. “Oh yes, now I remember.”
“Thank goodness,” he laughed. “I thought I was losing my touch. Although, you might be good for my ego. You know, the ego I just lost.”
They shared a smile.
Holding out his hand, the young man introduced himself. “I’d better not embarrass myself any more by thinking you know my name, so I’ll make it easy on myself. Josh Derman.”
Elaine was just about to say her name when Josh interrupted. “Elaine Lewis. Am I right?”
Elaine nodded, surprised by his memory.
Josh was just about ready to sit down when Elaine stood up. “You’ll have to excuse me, but I should be leaving.”
“Then I’ll see you tomorrow,” he said.
“I don’t think so,” Elaine responded quickly.
“You’re here every day, so why not tomorrow?”
Elaine felt uneasy. “How do you know that?”
“Because I’ve seen you here every day for the last few weeks,” Josh smiled.
Elaine didn’t know what to say, so she didn’t respond. Instead, she pleasantly smiled and walked away.
Josh didn’t try to stop her as she walked toward the elevator. He just watched her leave, wishing they had been leaving together.
As Elaine drove home, she wondered why such an attractive man, obviously several years her junior, would be interested in her. She should have been flattered, but she was just curious.
Author
Bio:
Since early 2010, Marsha has hosted radio shows on Blog Talk Radio. She and Virginia Grenier,the other half of World Of Ink Network Blog Talk Radio, have been doing shows for almost four years. Her show "A Good Story Is A Good Story" is about writing.Marsha does discuss many subjects on her radio shows but her love of writing draws her to talk to other authors and marketing experts.
She will be adding different shows this year with her partner at World Of Ink Network, Virginia Grenier. Marsha is also is doing Radio Book Launches with Marnie McNiff and Virginia Grenier with Michigan Avenue Media.Inc. specializing in Children's Books, Romance and Thrillers.
Join Marsha at Blog
Talk Radio where she does her WORLD OF INK NETWORK radio shows. http://www.worldofinknetwork.com.
Website: http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com/the-virginia-templeton-stories-.html
http://michiganavenuemedia.com/marsha-casper-cook.html
Radio Shows: http://www.worldofinknetwork.com/meet-the-hosts.html
Blogs: http://www.virginiatempleton.blogspot.com/
Social network:
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Sunday, 1 December 2013
BLOG TOUR - Revealing Kia by Airicka Phoenix (Review & Giveaway)
Book
Title: Revealing Kia
Author:
Airicka Phoenix
Series:
The Lost Girl Series, book #2
Publisher:
Fire & Ash Publishing
Release
date: November 18, 2013
Genre:
Young Adult contemporary, coming of age romance
Warnings:
Language and sexual content
Formats:
eBook & Paperback
Buying
Locations:
SYNOPSIS:
The events of Claudia’s party were nothing more than a
distant memory as far as Kia was concerned. She was ready to resume her life as
though that night had never happened. But it’s a slippery slope keeping a
secret and Kia’s about to learn just how hard when she’s faced with the truth
and the consequences of her decision.
Adam Chaves was no stranger to girls wanting him. He was no
stranger to breaking hearts, although never intentionally. What he didn’t
understand was how Kia could undress him, touch him, burn him with her eyes and
still keep him at arm’s length when it was evident how much it cost her. But
what Kia didn’t realize was that he had never given up on anything in his life
and he wasn’t about to start now. He would have his girl even if it meant he
had to kidnap her to do it.
EXCERPT:
“You better hurry.” The low, lazy drawl had me
turning back to the room. Adam lay on his back, arms folded beneath his head.
“I think I’m beginning to doze off again.” Stifling my laugh, I stole a peek up
and down the hall before slipping inside and shutting the door. I crept across
the room, careful not to stir Kenny who snored like he’d swallowed a blow horn.
“I don’t know if I want to wake you,” I murmured, stopping when my knee bumped
the edge of the mattress. “You might throw me into a snow bank, too.” There was
something intense about the way he watched me. I didn’t know what it was, but
it had my heart galloping and my body reacting in a way that brought a flush to
my face. “The only place I’m going to throw you is right here.” He had my wrist
before I could catch his meaning. I was yanked onto the bed, still warm and
rumpled from his body. I might have squeaked or gasped or something, but it was
a distant memory when his mouth took claim of mine. It wasn’t a kiss. It was
war. It was cruel and hot and demanding. It was his hands ripping up my body,
fisting in my clothes, in my hair as his body restrained mine, pinning me to
the mattress. He kissed me as though he would die if he didn’t consume me. My
legs were roughly thrown apart and my thighs were filled by the pressure of his
hips settling into place. A sound between a whimper and a cry left me as his
body aligned with mine in a way that sent fire racing through my veins. I was
only barely conscious of anything except how much I wanted him to keep going.
It was only due to the snort-grunt from the other occupant in the room that I
tumbled down a notch from the heights he was taking me. “Kenny,” I gasped, my
body bowing into his. He snarled. His fingers tightened in my hair, making me
cry out as sharp slivers of delicious pleasure ripped through me. “Adam!” he
hissed. “When you’re in my bed, it’s only Adam.” “Adam!” I obediently complied.
Then he kissed me again.
~~~~~~
5/5
OK this is gonna be short and sweet because if I go on for too long I'm just gonna be gushing and rambling and you won't be able to keep up with me :P
As I stated in my review of Finding Kia, I absolutely love Kia and Adam. And I just loved them even more in this one. These two are just perfect for each other. And guess what?! We get Adam's POV!! Yay!!! I had never been so happy. This guy makes me swoon so hard! As for Kia? Seriously, everyone needs a friend like her. Completely loyal, amazingly trustworthy and totally kick-ass. She is one heroine to look up to.
Now, the main thing I want to talk about is Nessie. My god this poor girl! For most of the book I wanted to throttle her. Her treatment of Adam and Kia and her parents was horrible! But when I found out what she was going through? My heart broke for her. Airicka deals with a tough issue in this book. Bullying is something that a lot of people have gone through, myself included, and I want to applaud Airicka for how she tackles the issue. I teared up when I read of her own bullying history. There is a fantastic message in Revealing Kia and one I hope many will listen to. There were times when I was being bullied that I felt so alone and depressed. But I knew that I had genuine friends and that I shouldn't push them away. I found myself relating to Nessie. Even though I was never bullied to such an extreme, I still knew how she felt. I became so frustrated with her, screaming at her to not push everyone away, that she would get through this. By the end of the book I was there crying along with her, wanting to wrap her up and make the pain go away.
This is a beautifully written, heartbreaking read. I highly recommend this to those of us who have ever felt unloved or unwanted. Thank you Airicka for another phenomenal read.
[PS: I would love a story about Kenny and Nessie. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge... ;)]
~~~~~~
AUTHOR
BIO:
Huddled beneath a
perpetual cloud of imagination, International Best-Selling author Airicka
Phoenix lives with her husband and four gorgeous children in the beautiful
province of British Columbia. When she's not busy playing with her imaginary
friends, creating worlds and toying with fictional lives, she can be found
reading, polishing her collection of daggers, or chilling with her kids.
Airicka is the author of the best-selling Touch
Saga, The Sons of Judgment Saga, The Lost Girl Duology, Games of Fire and
Betraying Innocence. She's the writer of Young Adult and New Adult contemporary
and paranormal romance and can be found on Facebook, Twitter and on her
website: http://airickaphoenix.com/Author/
Airicka also writes adult paranormal & contemporary romance under her alter
ego, Morgana Phoenix. She has a paranormal
short coming out Dec 2013 in SNOWED IN, An Anthology and CAPTURE ME, Morgana's debut novel
will be released Fall 2014.
For more about Airicka, visit her website at: http://airickaphoenix.com/Author/
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