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Monday, January 26, 2015

An Angel Torched My Homework and Other Lies by Miche Sipes Nerd Blast and Giveaway

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Synopsis

Carrie Philips just wants her junior year at Clement Academy to go smoothly. Sure, it’s the first high school in the nation to integrate Norms like her with the Differents. But the Diffs are just typical teenagers with “tiny” genetic anomalies. They’re not really vampires or werewolves or angels or zombies like you see in old movies. The Diffs just have special dietary needs and some unusual abilities. They’re certainly not dangerous or anything—at least that’s what Carrie has always believed, since her dad is a doctor of Different medicine.

But when several of her fellow students are mysteriously assaulted, cracks form in Carrie’s worldview. Cracks she tries to ignore while defending her friends from anti-Diff backlash and solving the mystery of who’s really behind the attacks. Meanwhile, she’s distracted by two criminally cute guys who both seem to like her (and hate each other). Then Carrie uncovers a bombshell that could forever change how Norms and Diffs see each other. So much for a quiet school year.

"What happens when you combine vampires, angels, werewolves and zombies with normal humans? Supernatural insanity! Miche Sipes has created a clever world, filled with lovable characters, unexpected plot twists and lots of humor. I loved this book. 5 stars!" --Lynda Hilburn, author of the Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series

"A refreshing, hilarious blend of every paranormal creature under the sun (or moon), heavy on the fun and light on the angst!" -- Helen Keeble, author of Fang Girl and No Angel

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Miche Sipes wrote her first play at the age of six and has been writing creatively ever since. Well, if you don’t count the occasional decade-long lapse. Miche has lived in Maryland and Florida, but now calls Colorado home. Whenever she’s not writing—or finding ingenious ways to procrastinate like ironing shoelaces or flossing her cat’s teeth—she can be found hiking in the mountains. Then again, there’s a good chance you won’t find her because she’s probably lost.

WEBSITE: http://michesipes.com/
TWITTER: @MicheSipes
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7255398.Miche_Sipes
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MicheSipes

INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/weirdcoloradan/

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1 Winner will receive a signed copy of An Angel Torched My Homework and Other Lies by Miche Sipes and a $25 Amazon gift card.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Mugs of Love by Norma Jeanne Karlsson Review

Published December 22nd 2014 by It's Publishing

Synopsis

Serving promise, one cup at a time.

When his world came crashing down around him, Garrett Sharp didn’t run. He stood like the man he is and took his punishment. Eight years later, he finds himself in a new life. It’s not the life he grew up believing he would live, but it’s a life all the same, albeit numb and empty. Well, not entirely.

Every day across the street from his furniture store, Garrett steals moments full of warmth from Emily Garner. As she floats happily through her coffee shop, Emily provides him glimpses into her soul. She’s pure and full of life in a way Garrett’s never experienced. He’s never heard her voice and doesn’t know the color of her eyes. But he knows she lights up like a beacon when she serves coffee to couples on their first dates. Emily can feel the tingles of new love even when she’s not the one experiencing the thrill. And Garrett can feel Emily’s joy from across the street.

When Emily finally enters Garrett’s store for the first time six months after he opens, both their lives change. Garrett must battle the demons of his past to be a man worthy of the woman he’s fallen for from afar. Emily has to move beyond her ex-boyfriend and his betrayals to find trust again. If it were only the past challenging Emily and Garrett, their story would be easy.

Life is never easy.

You can Buy Mugs of Love on AMAZON HERE

My Review

First of all, if you know ANYTHING about Norma's style of writing, she is the QUEEN of writing about Alpha males. I knew better than to be disappointed with Mugs of Love. AND, if you think Mugs of Love is going to be a sappy novel, think again.

Did you read the Synopsis?

Emily is sweet, cute and just happy with life. She loves to watch couples get together at the "date table", as she sometimes give the nervous customers a little boost of encouragement. Emily has her life together, however she is having problems with an ex that just doesn't seem to get the hint. When she meets Garrett, her world turns upside down with want and possibilities.

First off, this story is full of suspense and awesome twists. It is fast paced, and I found it completely difficult to put down. Emily's rambling when she is around Garrett is extremely funny and honest. I love how he makes her squirm. I just love Emily's personality. Garrett is hot, has a dramatic past, however is trying to live right. Emily is just what he needs in his life, whether he wants her to be or not....and OH how he can't get her out of his head. This story is not what you expected. It has dark moments, excitement, and keeps you at the edge of your seat. I just LOVE the unexpected!! And this novel has a lot of it! I fell for all the characters in this story. Each has a unique personality, and it is amazing how they all clicked together perfectly.

I love Norma's style of writing. I can't get enough. How she comes up with her plots is just amazing....and how she can make one word seem so sexy is incredible. "Mouth"

You need to read Mugs of Love. Read EVERYTHING Norma writes.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Cellar by T.M. Smith Blog Tour, Review, Top Ten, and Givaway

Synopsis

It's time to learn the truth about what happened that day in The Cellar.

Taryn and Thanos are the formidable Ambassadors of House Orion. Taryn was born into power, bred from birth to lead the people of Greece along with his sister Theresa, Thanos was never a part of his mother's plan. The son of a fisherman was not a suitable match for the son of Greece as far as their mother was concerned, but Taryn always takes what he wants.

The Cellar is the story of how these two men met and fell in love, and what lengths Taryn went to, to ensure he kept his man. This novella also contains a more detailed accounting of what happened the night Raven and Tanis went for a walk on the beach, and the adult version of Mistletoe and Mayhem that was initially released as a free short through goodreads.

The Cellar is the second novella in the Opposites series, the series should be read in order.

** Warning, Opposites is an Adult Dystopian majorly M/M series that contains explicit sexual content and relationships between gay, straight and lesbian couples. However, The Cellar is strictly a M/M novella **

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Top Ten List - Things you would change about your high school years if you could go back in time.

~ The clothes. Seriously, tell me why we ever thought shoulder pads were okay?

~ Crimping Irons.

~ Hair bands, not the music per say, but the hair. I think that global warming started in the eighties as copious amounts of aqua net were released into the atmosphere.

~ Make up! Lord what ever made me think that blue eyeshadow and black eyeliner were my thing.

~ Izods, Ugh!

~ Hammer Pants and those pants with all the zippers on them. Really?!

~ Rubiks fucking cube! Did anyone ever actually solve this damn thing, or just peel and rearrange the stickers. Not that I did that, just thought it.

~ Leg Warmers, what the fuck?!

~ Cliques. They are damaging to young people to this day.

~ Bullies, not necessarily to be confused with Cliques though they are often one in the same. While I didn’t have cyber bullies in my time, hell we didn’t even have the internet or cell phones when I was in school! It makes me long for the good old days when school lockers were the bullies weapon of choice.

My Review

The Cellar is a novella that finally reveals what happened in the cellar between Taryn and Thanos. Taryn's mother didn't feel that Thanos was worthy of Taryn, and went to great lengths to pull them apart. So, Taryn went even farther to make sure the love of his life will forever stay with him.

This is the first novella that I have read in the Opposite series. I look forward to reading this series from the beginning. However, even though I just dived in with this one, I felt at ease knowing what was going on in the story. I had just a little problem following the names that seemed to be so similar, but I am thinking since I just dived into this story, it's probably just me. Being a novella, it was a fast read that I finished in one sitting...SCORE!

It is a hot a steamy story, and I recommend it for mature audiences.

Now that I have a taste of this series, I look forward to the rest. It spiked my interest. I usually don't read stories with this much hot sexy scenes, but thinking I should branch out a bit. (wink*wink*) The love is real, family bonds are tight, and I look forward to the direction this story takes.

(more of a 3 1/2)

Launch Party Schedule:

January 18^th Sunday: Authors You Want to Read THIS OR THAT -
January 19^th Monday: Sabrina’s Paranormal Palace RANDOM THINGS
January 20^th Tuesday: Mythical Books REVIEW & GUEST POST -
January 21^st Wednesday: Word To Dreams MUSIC PLAYLIST & EXCERPT
January 22^nd Thursday: Insane About Books REVIEW & TENS LIST -
January 23^rd Friday: Addicted Readers EXCERPT
January 24^th Saturday: Amiabooklover DREAM CAST
January 25^th Sunday: A Dream Within a Dream REVIEW & FAVORITE BOOKS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee!

At 42 years young, she's decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of "author" to her list of accomplishments that includes single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Smith is and outspoken advocate for Autism and equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

Her Opposites series is based outside the normal parameters of social acceptability, examining a 'what if'... What If to be gay or lesbian were the norm? What if to be straight labeled you as an Opposite and made YOU the Outkast?

WEBSITE: http://www.ttcbooksandmore.com/
TWITTER: @TTCBooksandmore
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6997897.T_M_Smith
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTMSmith

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1 Swag Pack (US only shipping)

2 winners/ E-book copy of 1 of my author's previous books, winner's choice.

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon e-gift card

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

MEMORY OF WATER blog tour

Check out the Master post at Me, My Shelf, and I.

About The Book:

Memory Of Water
Author: Emmi Itaranta
Release Date: June 10, 2014
Publisher: HarperVoyager

Synopsis:

An amazing, award-winning speculative fiction debut novel by a major new talent, in the vein of Ursula K. Le Guin

Global warming has changed the world's geography and its politics. Wars are waged over water, and China rules Europe, including the Scandinavian Union, which is occupied by the power state of New Qian. In this far north place, seventeen-year-old Noria Kaitio is learning to become a tea master like her father, a position that holds great responsibility and great secrets. Tea masters alone know the location of hidden water sources, including the natural spring that Noria's father tends, which once provided water for her whole village.

But secrets do not stay hidden forever, and after her father's death the army starts watching their town-and Noria. And as water becomes even scarcer, Noria must choose between safety and striking out, between knowledge and kinship.

Imaginative and engaging, lyrical and poignant, Memory of Water is an indelible novel that portrays a future that is all too possible.

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My Review

As I sit here writing this review with a cup of tea, I realized that tea will never taste the same. I will be forever reminded of Memory of Water, and the struggles of survival with a limited water supply, and the devotion of the Tea Master's ritual of honoring the ancient traditions.

Noria has a lot of pressure, training to be the next Tea Master, and holding the secret her father is passing down to her. She lives in a time where global warming and human destruction has changed the course of all the humans left. Water is scarce, and penalties of a water crime severe. When Noria is left alone, she has to make some tough choices.

I was in awe how this story flowed as the water flows from the spring. It was beautifully written, with a unique storyline. I was thrilled about several twists that you wouldn't expect to unfold before your eyes. Not only do you experience the thirst of lack of water, but also the thirst to learn about a world that existed before. The ending was not how I expected, however I couldn't imagine it any other way. Memory of Water is a fast read and easily to get swept into. This is one story that I fell for some favorite quotes.

I love dystopian novels, and this is one of my favorites. Possibly the first one I read without a romance, which was refreshing for a change. Definitely give this one a try.

About The Author:

Emmi Itaränta leads a double life, working mornings in an office at the University of Kent in the UK, and spending her with fictional characters in imaginary worlds.

Web: www.emmiitaranta.com/
Twitter: @emmi_elina

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1 Winner will get a copy of MEMORY OF WATER + a $25.00 Gift Card to the eTailer of their choice!

Ships in US/Canada Only
Must be 13+ To Enter

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Tour Schedule

January 19th Ex Libris REVIEW
January 20th Insane About Books REVIEW
January 20th A Dream Within A Dream REVIEW
January 21st The Bookish Owl AUTHOR INTERVIEW
January 22nd Brooke Blogs REVIEW + 10 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT EMMI
January 23rd Bookish REVIEW + INSPIRATION BOARD
January 24th Shelf Life REVIEW
January 25th Novel Novice TENS LIST
January 26th Once Upon A Twilight EXCERPT
January 27th Two Chicks On Books GUEST POST
January 28th Me, My Shelf and I REVIEW

Friday, January 16, 2015

2015 Dreaming of Books Giveaway Hop

THANK YOU to I Am a Reader, Not a Writer for hosting this Blog Hop!

I don't know about you, but I am ALWAYS dreaming about books. Especially those that lingers with you long after you have finished the book.

There will be two different giveaways at this stop. One will be for US only, and it will be a couple of surprise books that I grabbed extras of while at ALA Vegas last year. Plus some swag. I don't know about you, but I love surprises.

The second giveaway will be for International only, and it will be a book of choice up to $15 to The Book Depository, as long as they ship to your country.

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Deviation (Imitation #2) Release Day Blitz January 15th

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Until a month ago, eighteen-year-old Ven had never set foot outside the windowless warehouse where she was created. An Imitation of Raven Rogen, Ven spent her days confined in the lab, studying videos of her Authentic, all so she could step into Raven’s life at a moment’s notice.

Now, Ven lives in Raven’s penthouse apartment, kisses Raven’s boyfriend, and obeys every order from Raven’s dad, Titus Rogen—the very man who created her. But Ven has a secret plan. She doesn’t want Raven’s life. She wants her own.

In the action-packed sequel of Imitation, Ven wages a dangerous war against Titus. First she’ll free herself, then she’ll free every last Imitation. . . .

Haven't started the Imitation series yet?

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Everyone is exactly like me. There is no one like me.

Ven wrestles with these contradicting truths every day. A clone of wealthy eighteen-year-old Raven Rogen, Ven knows everything about the girl she was created to serve: the clothes she wears, the boys she loves, the friends she loves to hate. Yet she’s never met the Authentic Raven face-to-face. Imitations like Ven only get to leave the lab when they’re needed—to replace a dead Authentic, donate an organ, or complete a specific mission. And Raven has never needed Ven . . . until now.

When there is an attack on Raven’s life, Ven is thrust into the real world, posing as Raven to draw out the people who tried to harm her. But as Ven dives deeper into Raven’s world, she begins to question everything she was ever told. She exists for Raven, but is she prepared to sacrifice herself for a girl she’s never met?

Fans of Cinder, The Selection and Sara Shepard’s Lying Game series will love Imitation, a thrilling, action-packed novel sure to keep readers guessing until the very last page.

About Heather Hildenbrand

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Heather Hildenbrand was born and raised in a small town in northern Virginia where she was homeschooled through high school. (She's only slightly socially awkward as a result.) Since 2011, she's published more than eight YA & NA novels including the bestselling Dirty Blood series. She splits her time between coastal Virginia and the island of Guam and loves having a mobile career and outrageous lifestyle of living in two places. Her most frequent hobbies are riding motorcycles and avoiding killer slugs.

Heather is also a publishing and success coach bent on equipping and educating artists who call themselves authors. She loves teaching fellow writers how to create the same freedom-based lifestyle she enjoys. For more information visit www.phoenixauthorink.com and find out how to create your own OutRAGEous Life.

She is represented by Rebecca Friedman. You can find out more about Heather and her books at www.heatherhildenbrand.blogspot.com

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Losing It: A Collection of V-cards Cover Reveal

Losing It: A Collection of VCards

22 Bestselling YA authors reveal what went on behind the curtain in your favorite YA novels! From paranormal to contemporary, this collection features over 200 pages of ALL NEW CONTENT full of deleted scenes, extended endings, and more from the young adult series’ you love.

In this YA/NA crossover collection all of your favorite heroines are cashing in their VCards! YA just got steamy, sexy, and not afraid to go all the way!

Due to the graphic nature of some content, this collection is recommended strictly for mature readers.

Stories include excerpts and extended material--ALL NEW CONTENT featuring the following YA novels & authors:

The Grimoire Saga by SM Boyce

The Death Series by Tamara Rose Blodgett

Penny Black Trilogy by Stacey Wallace Benefiel

Dirty Blood series by Heather Hildenbrand

The Mythology Series by Helen Boswell

Stories About Melissa Series by Bethany Lopez

Keegan’s Chronicles by Julia Crane

The Tate Chronicles by K.A. Last

Fragile Creatures by Kristina Circelli

The Spellbound Trilogy by Nikki Jefford

Judgement of the Six Series by Melissa Haag

A Dark Faerie Tale Series by Alexia Purdy

The Double Threat Series by Julie Prestsater

The Elsker Saga by S.T. Bende

Ovialell Series by Tish Thawer

The Runes Series by Ednah Walters

The Cornerstone Series by Misty Provencher

The Waiting Series by Ginger Scott

Forged Series by A.O. Peart

The Arotas Series by Amy Miles

Funeral Crashing Mysteries by Milda Harris

The Wolf Trilogy by M.R. Polish

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Don’t want to wait? Want a sneak peek NOW behind the curtain with these authors? Request access to the Champagne Room on FB, a private, VIP group where you’ll get excerpts, giveaways, and the dirty details about the VCards we’ve cashed in…in our stories, of course!

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

My Ex From Hell by Tellulah Darling Nerd Blast

Check out more HERE at Jean Book Nerd.

This book will be on sale for 99 cents through the book Blast!

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Sophie Bloom wishes she’d been taught the following:
a) Bad boy’s presence (TrOuBlE) + teen girl’s brain (DraMa) = TrAuMa (Highly unstable and very volatile.)
b) The Genus Greekulum Godissimus is notable for three traits: 1) awesome abilities, 2) grudges, and 3) hook-ups, break-ups, and in-fighting that puts cable to shame.

Prior to the Halloween dance, Sophie figures her worst problems involve adolescent theatrics, bitchy teen yoga girls, and being on probation at her boarding school for mouthy behaviour. Then she meets bad boy Kai and gets the kiss that rocks her world.

Literally.

This breath stealing lip lock reawakens Sophie’s true identity: Persephone, Goddess of Spring. She’s key to saving humanity in the war between the Underworld and Olympus, target numero uno of Hades and Zeus, and totally screwed.

Plus there’s also the little issue that Sophie’s last memory as Persephone was just before someone tried to murder her.

Big picture: master her powers, get her memories back, defeat Persephone’s would be assassin, and save the world. Also, sneak into the Underworld to retrieve stolen property, battle the minions of Hades and Zeus, outwit psycho nymphs, slay a dragon, rescue a classmate, keep from getting her butt expelled from the one place designed to keep her safe …

… and stop kissing Kai, Prince of the Underworld.

My Ex From Hell is a YA romantic comedy, Greek mythology smackdown. Love meets comedy with a whole lot of sass in book one of this teen fantasy romance series. Compared to Kai and Sophie, Romeo and Juliet had it easy.

AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOK DEPOSITORY

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tellulah Darling
noun

1. YA romantic comedy author because her first kiss sucked and she's compensating.
2. Alter ego of former screenwriter.
3. Sassy minx.

Writes about: where love meets comedy. Awkwardness ensues.
Sassy girls. Swoony boys. What could go wrong?

WEBSITE: http://tellulahdarling.com/
TWITTER: @tellulahdarling
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6429243.Tellulah_Darling
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TellulahDarling

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Something Amazing by M. Clarke Release Day

Something Amazing: Spin-Off to Something Great Series

Some nights have passion, some waves leave you wet, but everything is sexy at Knight Fashion Magazine...

From the International Bestselling, Reader's Favorite Award winning author of My Clarity; M. Clarke has readers plunge into the depths of romance and desire with Rachel and Jackson’s story.

No one said breaking up was easy, but escaping to Kauai only adds to Rachel Miller's confusion when fate collides her with Jackson Clark. He’s everything Rachel wants—confident, charismatic, and in charge—but his past catches up to them, creating rough waves that seems impossible to calm. Will their love for each other be strong enough or will it crash against the shore?

Make sure you get your copy HERE

Biography

International Bestselling Author Mary Ting/M. Clarke resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.

Friday, January 9, 2015

Torment by Kristie Cooke Release Day Blitz

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He’ll torment her soul until she breaks…and humanity until it falls.

When the Daemoni expose their existence to the human race, all Hell breaks loose. Literally. Not only do they walk the world freely, attacking at will, but they’ve infiltrated the highest levels of power in the human world. World War III erupts between countries and species, with Lucas, leader of evil on Earth, orchestrating it all. He even possesses direct control of thousands of human soldiers’ minds, putting himself in position to take over humanity.

Alexis, still young and inexperienced, must lead the Angels’ army to war. But every step she takes is trumped by Lucas, who single-handedly turns the humans against her Amadis. When Alexis and Tristan top every country’s list of Most Wanted Terrorists, they are forced to go underground to fight this war. And their first mission is to free the human soldiers by breaking the link that allows Lucas to control them.

But the Four Horsemen have apparently arrived, bringing the world into the apocalypse. Can Alexis and the Amadis prevent Lucas from taking over humanity? Or is he truly the Antichrist, and the events tormenting the world part of an age-old prophecy that can’t be stopped?

This highly anticipated sixth book of the Soul Savers Series will leave readers in shock, begging for the final installment, Faith.

Kristie Cook is a lifelong, award-winning writer in various genres, primarily New Adult paranormal romance and contemporary fantasy. Her internationally bestselling Soul Savers Series will be complete and all seven books available by early 2015. She's also written a companion novella, Genesis: A Soul Savers Novella, currently available. Over 350,000 Soul Savers books have been sold, with Promise peaking at #54 on the Amazon Top 100 Paid list and at #1 in the Amazon Fantasy category, and Wrath peaking in the Top 10 on 5 international iBooks stores.

She has also written The Book of Phoenix trilogy, a New Adult paranormal romance series that includes The Space Between, The Space Beyond, and The Space Within. The full trilogy is available now.

Besides writing, Kristie enjoys reading, cooking, traveling and riding on the back of a motorcycle. She has lived in ten states, but currently calls Southwest Florida home with her husband, a beagle, and a puggle, but spends many weekends with her three sons at UCF, cheering on the Knights.