Who's in it:
Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart
Friday, 16 January 2015
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Blog Tour Spotlight - The Witch Within by Jacqueline Paige
The
Witch Within
Ancestor’s
Enchantment Trilogy
Jacqueline
Paige
Genre:
Paranormal Romance
Publisher:
Eternal Press
Date of
Publication: December 1, 2014
ISBN:
978-1-62929-185-7
Number of pages: 165
Word Count:
59,000
Cover Artist:
Amanda Kelsey
Book
Description:
Magic locked up
long ago for the safety of all awakens in modern society where bad intentions
are on every street corner.
Three women
unaware of the power their ancestors passed onto them is the only thing that
stands between the dark magic that lays in wait.
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Blog Tour Dream Cast & Giveaway - Skin of My Teeth (Skinned 3) Volume #1 by Judith Graves
Skin of My Teeth: Volume 1
Skinned Book 3, Vol 1
Author: Judith Graves
Release Date: December 23, 2014
Publisher: Leap Books
Synopsis:
HOW TO PLAY
* draw a card from the deck
* kill or be killed
* and if you’re lucky, repeat…
Hidden agendas, deep, dark secrets, and monsters
lurking around every locker. It’s business as usual at Redgrave High for Eryn
and her crew of paranorm hunters – although the two guys vying for her heart
just might have to up their game.
A little healthy competition soon becomes
all-out survival of the fittest as the crew are pitted against a pack of demons
trading souls – for keeps. The student population is enamored with a new card game,
Boroughs Quest. Kids are desperate to get their hands on gilded cards from a
mysterious expansion deck, but when they do…
It’s all fun and games ’til somebody dies.
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Not Without My Father: A Woman’s 444 Mile Walk of the Natchez Trace by Andra Watkins
We're happy to be hosting Andra Watkins and her NOT WITHOUT MY FATHER Release Day Blitz today!
Not Without My Father: One Woman’s 444 Mile Walk of the Natchez Trace
Author: Andra Watkins
Publisher: Word Hermit Press
Pages: 240
Genre: Memoir
Format: Paperback/Kindle
Book Description:
Can an epic adventure succeed without a hero?
Andra Watkins needed a wingman to help her become the first living person to walk the historic 444-mile Natchez Trace as the pioneers did. She planned to walk fifteen miles a day. For thirty-four days.
After striking out with everyone in her life, she was left with her disinterested eighty-year-old father. And his gas. The sleep apnea machine and self-scratching. Sharing a bathroom with a man whose gut obliterated his aim.
As Watkins trudged America’s forgotten highway, she lost herself in despair and pain. Nothing happened according to plan, and her tenuous connection to her father started to unravel. Through arguments and laughter, tears and fried chicken, they fought to rebuild their relationship before it was too late. In Not Without My Father: One Woman’s 444-Mile Walk of the Natchez Trace, Watkins invites readers to join her dysfunctional family adventure in a humorous and heartbreaking memoir that asks if one can really turn I wish I had into I’m glad I did.
Author: Andra Watkins
Publisher: Word Hermit Press
Pages: 240
Genre: Memoir
Format: Paperback/Kindle
Book Description:
Can an epic adventure succeed without a hero?
Andra Watkins needed a wingman to help her become the first living person to walk the historic 444-mile Natchez Trace as the pioneers did. She planned to walk fifteen miles a day. For thirty-four days.
After striking out with everyone in her life, she was left with her disinterested eighty-year-old father. And his gas. The sleep apnea machine and self-scratching. Sharing a bathroom with a man whose gut obliterated his aim.
As Watkins trudged America’s forgotten highway, she lost herself in despair and pain. Nothing happened according to plan, and her tenuous connection to her father started to unravel. Through arguments and laughter, tears and fried chicken, they fought to rebuild their relationship before it was too late. In Not Without My Father: One Woman’s 444-Mile Walk of the Natchez Trace, Watkins invites readers to join her dysfunctional family adventure in a humorous and heartbreaking memoir that asks if one can really turn I wish I had into I’m glad I did.
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Book Blast & Giveaway - Seven Days of Redemption by Shaunte McFarland
Seven Days of Redemption
by Shaunte McFarland
Genre: Devotional
Book Description:
Having her innocence stolen at the age of four, she would grow up relentlessly betrayed, oppressed, and longing for unconditional love. In Seven Days of Redemption, the companion devotional to the inspirational memoir, “Cinderella’s Still Going to the Ball”, Dr. Shaunte’ McFarland gives an exclusive glimpse inside her process of healing and restoration. This devotional is a seven-day journey of strength, acceptance and grace. Endowing you with the irresistible unction to shout, I Am Redeemed!!
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Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Blog Tour Guest Post & Giveaway - Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander
Welcome to my blog tour stop for Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander. This is a cozy mystery that released December 30th.
Be sure to check out the schedule for the list of reviews, interviews and guest posts by the author! The tour starts January 5th and runs through the 16th.
Meet Your Baker
by Ellie Alexander
Book Description:
Welcome to Torte—a friendly, small-town family bake shop where the treats are so good that, sometimes, it’s criminal…
After graduating from culinary school, Juliet Capshaw returns to her quaint hometown of Ashland, Oregon, to heal a broken heart and help her mom at the family bakery. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is bringing in lots of tourists looking for some crumpets to go with their heroic couplets. But when one of Torte’s customers turns up dead, there’s much ado about murder…
"Sure to satisfy both dedicated foodies and ardent mystery lovers alike."
―Jessie Crockett, author of Drizzled with Death
The victim is Nancy Hudson, the festival’s newest board member. A modern-day Lady Macbeth, Nancy has given more than a few actors and artists enough reasons to kill her…but still. The silver lining? Jules’s high school sweetheart, Thomas, is the investigator on the case. His flirtations are as delicious as ever, and Jules can’t help but want to have her cake and eat it too. But will she have her just desserts? Murder might be bad for business, but love is the sweetest treat of all…
"Alexander weaves a tasty tale of deceit, family ties, delicious pastries, and murder.” ―Edith Maxwell, author of A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die
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Book Blast & Giveaway - Passing Through Perfect by Bette Lee Crosby
Passing through Perfect
by Bette Lee Crosby
Book Description:
It’s 1946. The war is over. Millions of American soldiers are coming home and Benjamin Church is one of them. After four years of being away he thought things in Alabama would have changed, but they haven’t. Grinder’s Corner is as it’s always been—a hardscrabble burp in the road. It’s not much, but it’s home.
When Benjamin attends a harvest festival in Twin Pines, he catches sight of Delia. Before their first dance ends, he knows for certain she’s the one. They fall madly in love; happily, impatiently, imprudently, in love. It doesn’t matter that her daddy is staunchly opposed to the thought of his daughter marrying a cotton farmer, never mind a poor one.
It’s true Benjamin has little to offer; he’s a sharecropper who will spend his whole life sweating and slaving to do little more than put food on the table. But that’s how things are in Alabama. Benjamin is better off than most; he has a wife, a boy he adores, and a house that doesn’t leak rain. Yes, Benjamin considers himself a lucky man until the fateful night that changes everything.
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Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway - The Relics of Gods by Yeyu
The
Relics of Gods
Between
Heaven and Earth
Book
One
Yeyu
Genre: Chinese Historical/Mythology/Paranormal Fantasy
Publisher: DSP
Publications
Date of
Publication: January 6th, 2015
Number of pages:
350
Word Count: 119,000
Cover Artist:
Reese Dante
Book
Description:
What is worse:
Being so broke you can barely afford food, getting hired for dangerous missions
way out of your league, suffocating under mountains of unanswered questions—or
wanting to sexually dominate someone who can kill you without lifting a finger?
Lu Delong is a
mercenary who evaluates antiques most of the time, and deals with the
paranormal on rare occasions—even though it’s supposed to be the other way
around. When he joins a dangerous quest for an ancient artifact, he meets and
becomes strongly attracted to a mysterious and powerful immortal named Cangji.
Despite his friends’ warnings and Cangji’s icy, unsociable demeanor, Delong is
unable to resist befriending him. However, Cangji is deeply involved in a
matter beyond mortals, and Delong is drawn into a chaotic struggle by both
visible and invisible forces.
Always the
pacifist who wanted to live a simple human life, Delong never imagined he’d end
up involved in a conflict that will affect everything from the lowest insects
on earth to the highest gods in heaven.
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Blog Tour Interview & Giveaway - The Tuttle Twins and the Miraculous Pencil by Connor Boyack
The Tuttle Twins and the Miraculous Pencil
by Connor BoyackBook Summary:
In this second book of the Tuttle Twins series, Mrs. Miner leads the twins and their classmates on a fun field trip to learn how pencils are made using parts from all over the world—and how in an economy, people from all over the world work together in harmony to produce helpful products that improve our lives. Teach your kids about the free market with a fun story and bright, engaging illustrations!
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Book Blast & Giveaway - My Ex From Hell by Tellulah Darling
My Ex From Hell
by Tellulah Darling
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.)
by Tellulah Darling
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.
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Monday, 12 January 2015
Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway - The Cats that Played the Market by Karen Anne Golden
The
Cats that Played the Market
The Cats that . . .
Cozy Mystery Series
Book 4
Karen Anne Golden
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Date of Publication: November 25, 2014
Number of pages: 296
Word Count: 37,384
Cover Artist: Christy Carlyle of Gilded Heart Design
Book Description:
They’re back! Scout, Abra, Iris, Lilac and Abby — the cats you’ve grown to love — are once again caught up in intrigue and mayhem.
A blizzard blows into Indiana, bringing gifts, gala events, and a ghastly murder to heiress Katherine “Katz” Kendall. It’s Katherine’s birthday, and she gets more than she bargains for when Colleen and her mum visit the Victorian mansion to celebrate. Handsome boyfriend Jake adds to the joys of the season.
After all hell breaks loose at the Erie Museum’s opening, Katherine and her five cats unwittingly stumble upon clues that help solve a mystery. But has Scout lost her special abilities? Or will Katz find that another one of her amazing felines is a super-sleuth? With the cats providing clues, it’s up to Katherine and her friends to piece together the murderous puzzle . . . before the town goes bust!
The Cats that . . .
Cozy Mystery Series
Book 4
Karen Anne Golden
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Date of Publication: November 25, 2014
Number of pages: 296
Word Count: 37,384
Cover Artist: Christy Carlyle of Gilded Heart Design
Book Description:
They’re back! Scout, Abra, Iris, Lilac and Abby — the cats you’ve grown to love — are once again caught up in intrigue and mayhem.
A blizzard blows into Indiana, bringing gifts, gala events, and a ghastly murder to heiress Katherine “Katz” Kendall. It’s Katherine’s birthday, and she gets more than she bargains for when Colleen and her mum visit the Victorian mansion to celebrate. Handsome boyfriend Jake adds to the joys of the season.
After all hell breaks loose at the Erie Museum’s opening, Katherine and her five cats unwittingly stumble upon clues that help solve a mystery. But has Scout lost her special abilities? Or will Katz find that another one of her amazing felines is a super-sleuth? With the cats providing clues, it’s up to Katherine and her friends to piece together the murderous puzzle . . . before the town goes bust!
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Sunday, 11 January 2015
Blog Tour Excerpt - Heartnapped by Jessica N. Lane
Heartnapped
by Jessica N. Lane
Genre: Contemporary / Interracial Romance
Date Published: July 9, 2014
Book Description:
Jayla Simmons never imagined herself working in a place like Vice, but what's a girl to do when she has a child to support all on her own? Her disdain for the place isn't limited to her occupation. Her boss, Carter Rossi, has had a strange fixation on her since she started dancing at Vice, and though she's reluctant to admit it, she's drawn to him as well. Carter Rossi is tired of the cat and mouse game he's been playing with Jayla's since the day she walked into his club. The son of Don Antonio Rossi has been denied few things in life, and Jayla Simmons will be no exception. He'll have her by any means necessary.
by Jessica N. Lane
Genre: Contemporary / Interracial Romance
Date Published: July 9, 2014
Book Description:
Jayla Simmons never imagined herself working in a place like Vice, but what's a girl to do when she has a child to support all on her own? Her disdain for the place isn't limited to her occupation. Her boss, Carter Rossi, has had a strange fixation on her since she started dancing at Vice, and though she's reluctant to admit it, she's drawn to him as well. Carter Rossi is tired of the cat and mouse game he's been playing with Jayla's since the day she walked into his club. The son of Don Antonio Rossi has been denied few things in life, and Jayla Simmons will be no exception. He'll have her by any means necessary.
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Saturday, 10 January 2015
Blog Tour Spotlight - Animus by Thomas Evans
Animus
Author: Thomas Evans
Genre: Murder Mystery / Thriller
Length: 259 pages
Release Date: October 2014
ISBN-13: 978-0692304952
Book Description:
A family is torn in half
when a careless killer evades justice. Jason McDowell's bad choice to drive to
work drunk one morning leaves a father dead, a daughter in a coma and her twin
sister and mother to try and pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. Three
years later while Jason has gone on with his life, ignorant of the struggles of
his victims, someone has decided it is time for him to face justice.
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Book Of The Week {Wattpad}
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Red Night (Fantasy)
Amethyst Gem (YA Adventure / Fantasy)
The Reaper's Toll (Paranormal)
Tyme (Science Fiction)
Friday, 9 January 2015
Blog Tour Excerpt - New York Dolls by Catherine Hensley
New York Dolls
by Catherine Hensley
Genre: New Adult / Women's Fiction / Chick Lit
Date Published: November 17, 2014
Book Description:
It’s Fashion Week in New York, and Denton Hodges just got her first big assignment for Glitter magazine.
Denton’s assignment: Get in the show at the posh Regency Viscount Hotel, and find a story. But a chance encounter with hard-partying starlet Amber Donovan forever changes the course of the night—and Denton’s life. After a night of being chased by the paparazzi, swimming in swag bags, and falling heart over heels for Hollywood hunk Chris West, Denton’s not just on the story. She is the story.
Suddenly, Denton’s no longer merely a low-level assistant. Amber’s latching on like a BFF from hell, Chris is flirting and cooking her dinner, and as Denton falls for the real people behind the tabloid screen, neither knows about her ties to Glitter. Only Denton holds the secret—or so she thinks. Is Anna Creel, Glitter’s icy beauty editor, on to her? Will Denton be able to write a story exposing her new friends? And is Chris more than just a friend, or did Glitter get the headline right—“Chris and Amber: Hot Nights!”?
Step into the spotlight, and peek beyond the red carpet in New York Dolls.
by Catherine Hensley
Genre: New Adult / Women's Fiction / Chick Lit
Date Published: November 17, 2014
Book Description:
It’s Fashion Week in New York, and Denton Hodges just got her first big assignment for Glitter magazine.
Denton’s assignment: Get in the show at the posh Regency Viscount Hotel, and find a story. But a chance encounter with hard-partying starlet Amber Donovan forever changes the course of the night—and Denton’s life. After a night of being chased by the paparazzi, swimming in swag bags, and falling heart over heels for Hollywood hunk Chris West, Denton’s not just on the story. She is the story.
Suddenly, Denton’s no longer merely a low-level assistant. Amber’s latching on like a BFF from hell, Chris is flirting and cooking her dinner, and as Denton falls for the real people behind the tabloid screen, neither knows about her ties to Glitter. Only Denton holds the secret—or so she thinks. Is Anna Creel, Glitter’s icy beauty editor, on to her? Will Denton be able to write a story exposing her new friends? And is Chris more than just a friend, or did Glitter get the headline right—“Chris and Amber: Hot Nights!”?
Step into the spotlight, and peek beyond the red carpet in New York Dolls.
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