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Teaser Tuesdays #36 ~ Centaur Rivalry, Touched #3

Posted: August 20, 2013 in Paranormal or fantasy, Series, Teaser Tuesdays
Tags: Centaurs, legacy, romance

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page.

•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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My tease for today is from Centaur Rivalry, Touched #3

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Katherine was on the other side of the door. “When you can untangle yourselves from each other, I’ve left some clothes out here for you on the table. We’re in the kitchen waiting on you two.”

“Give us a minute.” Drake’s lips were back on my neck sending more shivers through my body. His lips caressed their way up to my ear, as his teeth grazed the tender skin of my earlobe. His breath was hot in my ear as he spoke the words in a heavy whisper, “Not now, but soon. Very soon.”

How about you? Got a tease? Tell me!

To Catch A Princess ~ Ooh La La!

Posted: August 19, 2013 in Blog Tour, Cover Reveal, New Release
Tags: arranged marriage, jewel theft, romance, Secret identity

Lookie here!

To Catch A Princess revealed!

I just love doing cover reveals.

It’s fun to see what you thought you knew. I’m usually never even close to guessing what the cover will look like!

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Gambling at Love: To win her heart he has to risk his secrets. . .

Romantic Times: 4 Stars – “From the first page, the pacing is strong, the action plentiful and the characters interesting enough to hook you in.”

Untold wealth, a loving family, a solid career in America: the only thing Princess Tatiana lacks is the one thing she really doesn’t want—a husband. Unfortunately, her parents have just arranged her marriage to a royal from the old country. Are they kidding? It’s the twenty-first century!

Police Detective Peter Roman is a royal living incognito … and escaping a secret that has haunted his family for years. He’s been quietly in love with his best friend Prince Alexander’s sister for as long as he can remember. Little does she know that he is secretly the Grand Duke to whom she is unwillingly betrothed…

When a series of high-end jewelry heists threatens Tatiana’s exclusive charity exhibition in glamorous Monaco, the two must trap the clever jewel thief before he strikes again. In a fight for their lives, Peter’s secret identity is revealed. With danger and passion increasing to the breaking point, she must decide: catch a thief…or trust the heart of her true love.

Caridad Pineiro

New York Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal and romantic suspense author Caridad Pineiro wrote her first novel in the fifth grade when her teacher assigned a project – to write a book for a class lending library. Bitten by the writing bug, Caridad continued with her passion for the written word through high school, college and law school. In 1999, Caridad’s first novel was released and over a decade later, Caridad is the author of almost forty published novels and novellas. When not writing, Caridad is an attorney, wife and mother to an aspiring writer and fashionista.

http://www.caridad.com

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Cover Love ~ Ninety Eight by Shannon Mayer ~ Coming in October

Posted: August 16, 2013 in Blog Tour, Contemporary Romance, Cover Reveal, New Release
Tags: NA/Adult, Ninety Eight, romance, Shannon Mayer

Thanks to AToMR Tours for organizing such a great cover reveal.

I love doing these.

I never know what I’m going to see and I’m never disappointed.

Just check this out!

Title: Ninety Eight

Author: Shannon Mayer

Expected release: October 17, 2013

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Age Group: New Adult/Adult

Cover designed by: Damon Za

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Speed Limits

Lottery Tickets

Elevator Buttons

Numbers are everywhere—they play such a vital role in our everyday lives. But what would happen if we measured love with equations just as we do our morning cup of coffee? My nana had many recipes in her cupboards, but it was her calculations for love that she insisted I live my life by; and I’ve followed her rules all these years.

One Animal

One Moment

One Critical Impact

That’s all it took for the numbers to start flying in a jumbled mess through my brain as I stared into the violet eyes that would forever make me question my choices. In a split second, the possibilities and reality of true love are revealed and I’m questioning all I’ve ever known.

A Tree

White Fences

Stolen Moments

I can’t ignore the storm brewing around—and within—me. Everything I am is confronted by these new numbers, and all they represent. My past, present and future will all be determined by the gambles I make right here, right now. Again, it’s all about the numbers.

And what I’m learning is, one plus one doesn’t always equal two and sometimes three times isn’t always the charm.

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About the Author

Shannon Mayer lives in the southwestern tip of Canada with her husband, dog, cats, horse, and cows. When not writing she spends her time staring at immense amounts of rain, herding old people (similar to herding cats) and attempting to stay out of trouble. Especially that last is difficult for her.

She is the author of the The Nevermore Trilogy; a romantic suspense series, The Rylee Adamson Novels; a paranormal urban fantasy romance series, A Celtic Legacy; an urban fantasy romance series and High Risk Love; the first new adult romance novel in The Risk Series. Her newest romance, Ninety Eight; a contemporary new adult romance, is scheduled for release in October of 2013.

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Giveaway and Freebie ~ Going To The Dogs Series ~ Zoe Dawson’s romantic romps

Posted: August 13, 2013 in Blog Tour, Contemporary Romance, giveaways, reviews, Series
Tags: Great Danes, humor, romance

You’ve probably seen Zoe Dawson on my blog before.

I just love her Going to the Dog Series and am so excited to tell you about her books.

Just look at the cover art for her newest release, Hounded, Book #3!

Isn’t it adorable?

Learn more about the series, enjoy my review of Leashed, Book #1, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

You can win this entire series!

**Leashed is free right now!**

Go HERE to get your free copy and get started on this series!

Title: HOUNDED (Going to the Dogs 3)

Author: Zoe Dawson

Release date: June 17, 2013

Age Group: Adult

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Blue Moon Creative, LLC

Tour organized by: AToMR Tours

Links to the book:

Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes and Noble

Leashed (Book #1) – novella, Groomed for Murder (Book #2), Hounded (book #3)

***Leashed is currently free on Amazon and Barnes and Noble at the time of this posting.***

Book Description:

I’ll get you and your little dogs, too!

Veterinarian Poe Madigan enters The Fur Ball with her Jack Russell terriers (aka The Terrible Two) to compete for a substantial cash prize that will keep her mother from losing her home. But when her fabulous partner sprains his ankle, Poe must trade him and his talented Bichon for a sexy, muscle-bound hunk who can’t dance and his Basset Hound, Lazy Daisy. If that’s not enough to make her despair, it seems The Terrible Two have angered someone and they’re receiving death threats!

Security specialist Jared Taylor promises one of Poe’s friends that he will go undercover as her dog dancing partner to protect her from danger. He didn’t expect to find his staid, traditional life would be turned all topsy-turvy and he would find a soft spot for a neglected hound and fall for a Goth princess. But when he reveals who he really is and why he is in Poe’s life destroy the foundation of trust they’ve built? Could he lose the real prize – Poe?

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LEASHED

Book #1

Description

Jack has some ‘splainin’ to do!

That’s right! Callie Lassiter’s normally well-behaved Great Dane Jack has run off and done the wild thing with the neighbor’s dog. It must be puppy love! It’s doubly embarrassing since she’s a professional dog trainer. Of course, the neighbor would have to be hot, hot nightclub owner bad boy Owen McKay, just the kind of man Callie is determined to avoid.

Owen’s comfortable with his playboy status and the hype in the media. But the ground moves beneath his feet when he gets an eyeful of the girl next door. The Dog Whisperer never looked this good! How can he convince this wholesome honey that his player days are behind him? Maybe Jill, his Great Dane can help him with this dilemma now that she’s pregnant and Callie’s dog is to blame.

Is this bad boy a bad bet?

My Review

Leashed is a fun summer read for by the pool.

I read this fairly quickly, having many laughs along the way.

It’s almost like there are two romances going on here.

Jack and Jill, the two Great Danes, do the doggie thing and now Jill is going to have puppies.

This is where romance two begins.

Callie is trying hard to stay away from her sexy neighbor, tabloid making club owner,Owan McKay. He is beyond sexy and Callie has a thing for the bad boy. But, after too many crash and burns, she’s promised herself, not this time.

Owan’s idea of romance is a different flavor each week and the tabloids are too happy to flash the pictures. He’s never felt he was missing anything until he became entangled with Cassie. Now he’s wondering if this sultry, cheeky tom-boy might be something special.

The first thing that made me smile was the dogs. I love a book where animals lend their own personality to the story, making it fun and genuine. Most of us have pets and they are a part of our family. Giving these Great Danes the names Jack and Jill is so cute and had me grinning.

As Jill’s day of delivery draws closer, her mate, Jack won’t leave her side, which means Callie and Owan are spending a lot of time together at his apartment, getting tangled up in more than leashes.

I may have had an idea where this would all end up, but I had a great time getting there.

Anybody looking for a fun, romantic comedy, and a love of dogs, will enjoy this book.

It’s a novella, so it reads fairly quick, and is a stand alone in the series, which I especially like.

I’ll be reading the rest of this series, for sure.

4 Stars

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Groomed For Murder

Can a dog have a bad hair day?

Brooke Palmer owns Pawlish, an exclusive doggie spa and grooming business in upper Manhattan, but when a client’s champion poodle gets a bad poodle cut and has to undergo therapy to recover, the client sues. The lawyer they send is drop dead gorgeous, but Brooke won’t be wooed by a corporate shark in a sharp suit.

Corporate lawyer Drew Hudson has better things to do then take on this ridiculous lawsuit, but since he works for the client’s husband, he has no choice. After meeting the beautiful, sweet-tempered owner, he can’t keep his mind on the silly case. But when the client turns up dog gone dead, Brooke may be a conflict of interest when she’s charged with the murder. All Drew wants to do is prove that this sexy entrepreneur is not dangerous, except to his heart.

Can she take a chance on him?

Reviewing soon!

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About the Author

Zoe Dawson is the alter ego of Karen Anders, award winning, multi-published author. Her writing journey started with poetry and branched out into fiction. With a couple of college English courses under her belt, she penned a historical, then moved onto contemporary romance fiction. Today, she is happy producing romantic suspense, romantic mystery, urban fantasy and paranormal novels. The words feed her soul and the happily ever afters feed her heart.

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1 winner will get all three books in the Going to the Dogs Series

Click on the rafflecopter link below to enter.

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WWW Wednesday # 18 ~ Ghosts, Great Danes, and the Guy (fuonlyknew.com)

Giveaway and Spotlight on Hyde by Laura DeLuca

Posted: August 13, 2013 in Blog Tour, giveaways, Mytery/Thriller
Tags: demon, Hyde, mystery, phantom, romance, series, thriller

I have hosted Laura DeLuca’s Dark Musical Series before.

Now she’s back with the third book in this awesome series!

Check out HYDE, enjoy the glimpse inside. learn about Phantom, Book #1 and Demon, Book #2, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

Hyde, Dark Musicals Book #3

Rebecca Hope has looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.

She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front for something much more sinister.

When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart. While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.

Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the true Hyde or face her final curtain call.

Excerpt:

The act ended with Hyde grabbing hold of a scantily dressed Lucy and pulling her into his arms. Then the lights on the stage were extinguished, and the silent crowd suddenly burst into thunderous applause—even some of the cast was clapping. Rebecca couldn’t help but notice Steve was watching the fanfare with a frown, especially when Fernando, dressed for the next scene as the butler, clapped Justyn on the back with undisguised approval and pride. Rebecca had the distinct feeling Steve was plotting something sinister and definitely Hyde-worthy.

From that point on, Justyn scarcely had a moment out of the spotlight. Rebecca didn’t even get a chance to tell him how fabulous he was. It felt as though the show had only begun when Rebecca found herself decked out in the splendid Victorian wedding gown signaling the final act was about to begin. The dress came complete with realistic bell sleeves, an excessive bustle, and a long, flowing trail embroidered with delicate lace. The elaborate wardrobes and happy wedding guests gave the audience the illusion that it might be a happy ending after all, but for Dr. Jekyll and Emma, that wasn’t meant to be. As soon as the reverend began to recite the vows, Hyde made his final deadly appearance.

At the beginning of the scene, it was sweet and romantic. Justyn started out holding her hand, looking happy, almost ecstatic to be with his true love. Then he suddenly started to sway. Tom, in his role of John, the best man, tried to steady him, but there wasn’t anything he could do to stop the transformation. Dr. Jekyll doubles over in agony and tries to run before Emma can see him change into a monster. Justyn was supposed to head toward the back of the stage where Rebecca would pursue him and eventually become Hyde’s captive. But they should have known no opening night could ever go exactly as planned, especially when it was obvious at least half the cast was out to get them.

Just as Justyn stumbled across the stage, Steve, who was blending in with the other guests on the sidelines, stuck out his foot. It was doubtful anyone else observed the sabotage, aside from Petya, who was smirking at her husband’s side. But Rebecca was at the perfect vantage point to see the intentional attack. Unfortunately, Justyn was so wrapped up in the role he didn’t notice the danger, especially since his loose hair was dangling in front of his eyes. Before Rebecca could cry out a warning, Justyn’s foot was caught in the snare. With a grunt, he tumbled off the side of the stage. Even over the background music and the gasps from the audience, Rebecca heard the loud thump as he hit the ground. She raised her hands to her mouth and couldn’t help but scream.

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Phantom, Dark Musicals Book #1

The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses “Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.

Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured artist.

Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both on and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be revealed.

Buy Links: Amazon Smashwords Barnes & Noble

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Demon, Dark Musicals Book #2

When Justyn and Rebecca set off for the New York School of Performing Arts, they think their dreams are about to come true. To their dismay, they aren’t in high school anymore, and the competition is steep. Rebecca must compete against accomplished singers for a role in the production of Demon Barber, including a stunning Gothic diva with her sights set on Justyn.

It doesn’t help that things keep disappearing from their apartment or that Rebecca’s father refuses to accept that Justyn is an essential part of her life. Yet, all this seems minimal in comparison to the serial rapist terrorizing the campus.

Consumed by fear and obsessed with revenge, Rebecca and Justyn start living the story of Sweeney Todd—both on and off the stage.

Buy Links: Amazon Smashwords Barnes & Noble

Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the editor of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player, and Demon.

Author Links: Website Facebook Twitter Goodreads

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Laura is giving away a signed copy of Phantom, Geode, Incense, sterling silver pentacle charm, natural stone pendant, crystal point, and Lavender Purification Bath Salts. This is for US residents only!

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8/12 – Love, Laughter, and Friendship

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8/14 – Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews

8/15 – CU’s EBook Giveaway – Guest Post

8/16 – Brooke Blogs – Guest Post

8/19 – The Howling Turtle

8/20- Melinda Dozier – Guest Post

8/21 – The Avid Reader – Guest Posts

8/22 – Tamaria Soana

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8/26 – The Avid Reader

8/27 – Imagine World

8/28 – The eBook Promotions

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9/2 – Indy Book Fairy – Guest Post

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9/5 – Mommasez…

9/6 – Find Your Next Read

9/7 – Jany’s Book Blog

9/9 – To Pen a Dream

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Teaser Tuesdays #34 ~ The Witch Hunter

Posted: August 7, 2013 in Paranormal or fantasy, Series, Teaser Tuesdays
Tags: romance, vamps, weres, witches

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page.

•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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My tease for today is from The Witch Hunter by Nicole R. Taylor

The Witch Hunter (Witch Hunter Saga #1)

Gabby put her cell phone back in her pocket and tucked her unruly brown hair behind her ear. Liz was one of her oldest friends and a newly made vampire. And she was a witch. Typical, ordinary American girls.

Liz and the brothers were the only ones who knew her secret and she liked it that way. If anyone ever found out, she’d probably become a science experiment at Area 51 or something.

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I’m having a lot of fun with this one!

Reviewing soon!

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How about you? Got a tease? Tell me!

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Cover Reveal ~ Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove ~ Releasing Soon!

Posted: August 6, 2013 in Blog Tour, Cover Reveal, Mature Young Adult
Tags: A.M. Hargrove, mature new adult, romance

September 23ish is the expected release date for A.M. Hargrove’s Tragically Flawed!

Not that far away, really.

Until then, feast your eyes on this yummy cover art.

His sexy tattoos caught my eye straight away. And I like how he wraps himself around her.

What catches your eye?

Title: Tragically Flawed

Author: A.M. Hargrove

Expected release date: September 23ish, 2013

Age Group: Mature New Adult

Cover designed by: Amber McNemar; ethinkgraphics.com

Cover reveal organized by: AToMR Tours; http://atomrbookblogtours.com

Book Description

Riviera Benson has a talent…one she discovered by accident. She’s a painter, but canvas isn’t her medium. She creates her lovely masterpieces on walls and ceilings of million dollar homes as murals and faux finishes. Her art is in high demand now, but life wasn’t always that way. Riviera has secrets from her past she intends to keep tightly locked away…terrifying secrets that keep her awake at night…that prevent her from getting close to anyone…anyone that is, until she meets Shan.

Benjamin Shandon, owner of Shandon Homes, works like a thousand demons are chasing him…because perhaps they are. His business has boomed, ever since the forest fire swept through the canyon and destroyed hundreds of million dollar homes. He demands excellence in everything…from his employees to his women. He slows down for nothing, keeping a schedule that no sane person would want. But Riviera interrupts everything, twisting his guts inside out, and wedging her way into his heart, destroying a promise he made to himself.

Will they let their pasts control their future, or will they decide to let go and allow their hearts to discover each other’s?

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A.M. Hargrove has written many books. I’ve read all but a couple and am working my way through them now. Guess I better get a move on, since Tragically Flawed will be releasing soon!

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A.M. Hargrove

One day, on her way home from work as a sales manager, A. M. Hargrove, realized her life was on fast forward and if she didn’t do something soon, it would quickly be too late to write that work of fiction she had been dreaming of her whole life. So, she rolled down the passenger window of her fabulous (not) company car and tossed out her leather briefcase. Luckily, the pedestrian in the direct line of fire was a dodge ball pro and had über quick reflexes enabling him to avoid getting bashed in the head. Feeling a tad guilty about the near miss, A. M. made a speedy turn down a deserted side street before tossing her crummy, outdated piece-of-you-know-what lap top out the window. She breathed a liberating sigh of relief, picked up her cell phone, called her boss and quit her job. Grinning, she made another call to her hubs and told him of her new adventure (after making sure his heart was beating properly again).

So began A. M. Hargrove’s career as a YA/NA and Adult Romance writer. Her books include Kissing Fire, Edge of Disaster, Shattered Edge, the series the Guardians of Vesturon (Survival, Resurrection, Determinant, Beginnings and reEmergent), Dark Waltz and the upcoming release Tragically Flawed.

Other than being in love with being in love, she loves chocolate, ice cream and coffee and is positive they should be added as part of the USDA food groups.

Author social media links:

http://www.facebook.com/AMHargroveAuthor

http://www.twitter.com/amhargrove1

http://www.goodreads.com/amhargrove1

http://www.pinterest.com/amhargrove.com

http://www.amhargrove.com

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A Funny Interview with Carlie M.A. Cullen ~ More from the Heart Search: Found Tour

Posted: August 5, 2013 in Author Interview, Blog Tour
Tags: Carlie M A Cullen, Heart Search, romance, series, vampires

Carlie M.A. Cullen is in the spotlight!

We are celebrating her newest release of Heart Search: Found, book two in the Heart Search Series.

I’ve cooked up some fun questions to ask Carlie. She’s been a great sport and went along with the fun.

Are you ready Carlie?

Er, I dunno. Maybe? *squeaks nervously* *takes a deep breath* Yeah, let’s go for it!

Okay, let’s do it!

1) If you’re in a cartoon, which character would you be?

Cruella DeVille – actually no, I’m kidding – I could never hurt those cute puppies. I think I’d have to be Taz (the Tasmanian Devil) – he’s crazier than a box of frogs (a bit like me at times, lol), but there’s also something rather endearing and cute about him (also like me) *flutters eyelashes*.

2) You’re a male character in a book or movie. Who are you?

Ooo, I’d definitely have to be someone buff and sexy, so it would either be Will Turner from Pirates of the Caribbean or Eric Northman from True Blood (the Sookie Stackhouse books). Both of them give me delicious chills, if you know what I mean? *wink, wink* Lol.

I really liked Will Turner as he’s got such a good heart and is loyal and courageous, yet there’s also a devilish innocence to him I find appealing. The way his character grew through the films was great to see.

Eric Northman is the polar opposite, of course; a vampire who wants what he wants and goes all out to get it, is powerful, stroppy, and taciturn. However, there’s a softer side to him and he is capable of love, it’s just buried deep and he doesn’t like to show it in case it’s viewed as a weakness. He’s a good friend and protector, but a deadly enemy.

3) Name one superpower you would like to have.

I’d like to be able to control the elements, particularly the weather. Just think, I could drive meteorologists completely nuts by bringing in warm sunshine when it’s supposed to be blowing a hooley, chucking it down with rain and freezing cold. Love it! *sinister chuckle*

4) Is there a supernatural being you would like to be and why?

This is a tricky one as there are several which appeal. Hmmm, I’ve narrowed it down to three – eeny meeny miney mo – okay, it’s going to have to be a shapeshifter. Being a magical creature that can change their appearance into anything or anyone is really cool and very useful: you can blend into your surroundings and hide from danger, integrate yourself with any race, and if you’re having a bad hair day . . .

5) Pick one person you would like to meet.

Count Dracula! I’d make sure I had some holy water, a wooden stake and a crucifix with me, but I wouldn’t necessarily use them. *wink*

6) If you could travel through time, where would you go?

Blimey! There are so many to choose from. I think I’d go back to the sixteenth century and meet my muse in person. I would love to get to know her as she was, and try to save her from being ambushed and killed.

7) If you had the whole world to yourself, would you view it as the ultimate freedom, or the ultimate prison?

Ooo that’s very deep. I thought this was supposed to be fun – you’re really making me think here! *laughs* I think I’d view it as a bit of both: the ultimate freedom because I could go anywhere and do anything I wanted – the world would be my playground; the ultimate prison because although there are times I like my own company, I’m essentially a people person and am happiest when I have my friends and family around me.

And Five Fun Shorts!

1) barefoot or sandals? Barefoot (as long as the ground isn’t too hot, of course, lol)

2) favorite flavor of ice cream? Toffee

3) dog or cat person? Dog – no hesitation

4) salty or sweet snacks? Sweet. I blame my dad for my sweet tooth!

5) are you organized or disorganized? Depends what day of the week it is, how much sleep I’ve had and what’s on my mental ‘to do’ list. When it comes to writing, editing and going on vacation, I’m usually very well organised – anything else, forget it! J

And one more!

What makes you squirm? Some of these interview questions, lol. But that’s not really what you want to hear, so . . . big spiders! *gulp*

Thanks for being such a good sport Carlie!

I’ve had a blast – thank you so much for inviting me here today, Laura. Now where’s that cup of tea you promised me? (Although I think I deserve a chilled glass of vino after that lot!!)

The launch of Carlie’s newest book, Heart Search: Book Two, Found continues!

This has such a fun tour!

Check out this sneak peek inside HERE.

First, feast your eyes on her cover art. I believe she has a signature for her covers now. Further down in my post you can see the cover art for Book One, Heart Search:Lost and you’ll see what I mean.

Blurb

One bite started it all . . .

Another mysterious disappearance sparks a frightening chain of events for Remy and her family. Events foretold come to pass, and more strange and alarming occurrences assail her life. Where can she turn?

Coven politics continue to threaten Joshua’s existence, but an even bigger menace looms . . .

And Remy’s life hangs in the balance – can Joshua save her?

Fate still toys with mortals and immortals alike, as hearts torn apart by darkness confront perils which could lead to their doom.

Go HERE for my 5 star review

Heart Search: Found is now available to purchase!

Amazon US / Amazon UK

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Check out the new trailer!

Carlie has done something incredible!

You’re going to want to run right over and get this book. Just sayin!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carlie M A Cullen was born in London. She grew up in Hertfordshire where she first discovered her love of books and writing. She has been an administrator and marketer all her working life and was also a professional teacher of Ballroom and Latin American dancing until recently.

She has always written in some form or another, but Heart Search: Lost is her first novel. This was launched 8^th October 2012 through Myrddin Publishing Group and book two, Heart Search: Found, is due out early July 2013. She writes mainly in the Fantasy/Paranormal Romance genres for YA, New Adult and Adult.

Carlie is also a professional editor.

Carlie also holds the reins of a writing group called Writebulb. Their first anthology, The Other Way Is Essex, was published September 2012 under Myrddin Publishing Group. Their second anthology is in editing.

Carlie currently lives in Essex, UK with her daughter.

You can find Carlie M. A. Cullen at the links below:

Blog/Twitter

I’ve read Heart Search, Book One: Lost and loved it!

Go here to read my 5 Star Review

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Stay tuned for more fun and exciting things to come as the tour continues!

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Tour host’s:

Sherry Fundin

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Donna L Sadd

Michelle Birbeck

We will be revealing more about Carlie’s new release with interviews, reviews and exclusive excerpts

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Heart Search- Found- Book Trailer (joykeeney.wordpress.com)
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ARC Giveaway & Cover Reveal ~ Hated ~ A Rock Star Novel by Mercy Amare

Posted: August 4, 2013 in Blog Tour, Cover Reveal, giveaways
Tags: Mercy Amare, Rock Star Trilogy, romance, YA

I’m so happy to be able to reveal the cover for Hated by Mercy Amare.

This is the third book in The Rock Star Trilogy.

I love all of the covers in this series.

Everything in my life is perfect. I have a family. My music is now going my way. And I have Stephan. Forever. All my dreams are coming true. But the problem with perfection is that eventually everything falls apart. And my whole life is crumbling around me — piece by piece.

I am just trying to get through the next few months with my sanity intact, but that seems like an impossible feat. I’m back in LA, and this time I’m not alone. Between finding time for my new husband, my mother-in-law that hates me, and putting up with Alec and Bridgett’s bickering, I’m not sure how much more I can take… And then Mona shows up. I am in over my head.

I thought I knew the truth about everything, but I was wrong. Secrets that weren’t supposed to come out are now being discovered. Secrets about my biological father… Even Bridgett is keeping a secret… Something big. I have to know what, even if it means running away again.

I tried for normal — now I know that there is nothing normal about being a rock star.

About Mercy Amare

I write YA & NA fiction. I have a slight addiction to NOS. My guilty pleasure is Pretty Little Liars & Vampire Diaries!

For more about the author and a complete list of her books go HERE.

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Project Eve Series Giveaway ~ The Awakening & The Quest by Mary Abshire

Posted: August 3, 2013 in Blog Tour, giveaways, Paranormal or fantasy, Series
Tags: adult, paranormal, romance, series, vampires

Book Monsters Promotions has organized a terrific tour for

Project Eve: The Awakening & The Quest

by Mary Abshire.

I’ve read The Awakening and loved it right from the first page. My review will be coming soon.

Now I’m starting on The Quest and can’t wait to see what everyone has been up to, what kind of messes they’ve gotten into, and if they encounter any new, scary creatures.

Of course, I have to see who is with who now, and if there are any new characters to love or hate!

Make sure you visit all of the stops on the tour list below and enjoy the sneak peek inside The Quest.

Oh, and don’t forget to enter the fantastic giveaway!

SERIES SPOTLIGHT: THE PROJECT EVE SERIES

THE AWAKENING

The Project Eve series, Book 1

WARNING: Language, violence, and graphic sex.

A Lyrical Press Urban Fantasy

ISBN: 9781616503475

Length: 74,000 words

Ebook Page Count: 204

Publication Date: January 23, 2012

Price: $5.99

She’s the only one of her kind. And she doesn’t even know her name.

Two investigators–one human, one vampire–find a young woman among a mass of dead bodies. She has no memories, and nothing but her clothes, two receipts, and a mysterious dagger carved with the initials ‘SB’.

As she seeks her identity, SB realizes she’s unlike any other creature in the world, making her the most valuable person on the planet. And the most wanted.

Available at: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iTunes

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THE QUEST

The Project Eve series, Book 2

ISBN: 9781616504137

Length: 100,000 words

ePub pages: 267

Formats: pdf, epub, mobi

Price: $5.99

Retribution. At any cost.

Now that she knows her name and what she is, she wants justice for everything she’s lost. Though her memories elude her, she takes a job for a half-demon Senator and, aided by werewolves from a local clan, intends to uncover evidence that will convict the Senator of more than thirty murders.

Getting to the Senator and finding the necessary evidence is more difficult than she anticipates, especially when there is a bounty for her death. If that were not enough, the vampire who stole her memories returns and reveals unexpected truths. But she’s not going to let anything stop her. Not a sadistic assassin or a servant or Lucifer. Not even her ex-lover, the vampire God of the Underworld. Nothing will stop her from claiming retribution…even if the price is her life.

Enjoy this sneak peek inside The Quest

When I reached the main floor, I withdrew my phone. Boss had called. I touched the screen, activating the redial sequence.

“Where are you?” he asked, sounding a bit agitated.

“Walking toward the exit now. Are you parked?”

“Parked and waiting.”

“Be there soon.” I ended the call and slid the phone back into my purse.

Excitement fueled my steps. The heels of my boots echoed in the empty Statehouse. Due to the late hour, or rather early hour, the guys said they’d pick me up in front of the capital. The shortened walk was a blessing given I craved substance.

Reaching the doors, I shoved them open and jogged down the concrete steps. A parked car waited at the curb. Boss, wearing dark pants and a loose blazer, had his arms crossed while he leaned against the SUV. Though he had somewhat short hair, three-inch bangs covered his eyes with the help of the wind. He raked a hand through his locks while keeping his gaze pointed at me.

“You’re late,” he said as I drew near.

I frowned. “What, two minutes?” I stopped in front of him.

He opened the back door for me. “Jonas told me about what happened earlier. In case you need a reminder, minutes can make the difference between life and death.”

The hardass vampire had a way of getting on my nerves, but I still respected and cared for him. Sure, we had our problems in the beginning. He thought I was an abomination. Over time, and with the help of Jonas and Tabby, he realized I wasn’t such a repulsive creature. We even had an intimate moment once, but we both agreed the incident was to satisfy our carnal needs. Quite frankly, my needs were growing, and if I didn’t get sated soon, I’d have to get my groove on with the vamp again.

I brushed my windblown hair from my face, showing him my forehead. “No worries. I don’t even have a mark.”

“No, of course not. I bet the demon who shoved you into the brick wall knew you would heal fast.”

I started to snap back, but a loud screech from the sky stopped me. Boss and I glanced in the direction of the shrill sound and found a garguman perched on top of the building across the street. The naked gray creature flapped his wings and cried out again.

“Get in the car,” Boss said.

I quickly leaped into the back seat. Boss slammed my door and settled into the front.

“Those pesky men must have a liking for you,” Jonas said, staring out his front window.

“Drive, but don’t go fast,” Boss said. “I want it to follow us.”

“What?” I scooted between the seats to get a better view. “Why?”

Jonas shifted the gear and drove away from the curb.

Boss bent down, his gaze aimed at the sky. “Let’s see if it follows us. If it does, I want to capture it.”

I leaned between the two seats and faced Boss. “You want to capture a garguman.” The evil creatures with their ugly gray bodies, razor-sharp claws and piranha-like teeth were incredibly strong.

“I want to find out what it knows and who sent it,” Boss said.

BUY LINKS: Amazon | Lyrical Press | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | Lyrical Press

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Mary lives in Indiana and is a lifetime lover of the paranormal, sci-fi, and fantasy. When she’s not slaving away at her government job, she is a Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Author. She creates fantastical worlds with vampires, demons, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures. Dive into her books and find action, a dash of mystery, and seductive men with passionate hearts.

The Project Eve series is an urban fantasy series with the first book, The Awakening, and the second, The Quest.

Where to find Mary Abshire:

http://www.maryabshire.com

http://www.facebook.com/mary.abshire

http://www.goodreads.com/maryabshire

http://twitter.com/maryabshire

http://www.linkedin.com/in/maryabshire

http://www.maryabshire.wordpress.com

Other books by Mary Abshire:

(The Soul Catcher series, paranormal erotic romance)

Claiming the Evil Dead

Catching an Evil Tail