R. A. K was created and is hosted by the lovely ladies of Book Soulmates . This month I sent out: To Isalys of Book Soulmates To Ruby of Ruby's Reads To Andrea of The Busy Bibliophile To Vanessa of Book Soulmates I received: From Temara from SexyBookNerds From Michele of Just a Lil Lost From Andrea of The Busy Bibliophile From Isalys of Book Soulmates From Laurie Thank you everyone for the amazing books and all the happy birthday wishes!
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Title: The Sweetheart Hoax Author: Christy Hayes Genre: Contemporary Romance Published: January 2012 Publisher: Christy Hayes Source: via Author Where to buy: Smashwords ~ Amazon Synopsis: When urbane architect, Phil Williams, must bring a woman home to quell rumors he's gay, his only choice is the one woman least likely to impress: his dowdy receptionist. Margot Manning has been secretly in love with Phil for years. She's just quit her job and is ready to begin her life anew as a nurse. Phil's outrageous offer is one she can't refuse. As Margot readies to accompany Phil to his hometown, she steels herself for heartbreak. After Margot's makeover and a weekend spent attached at the hip, Phil admits he misjudged his former employee. He's ready to pursue her in earnest, if only her scandalous past didn't stand in their way. I was totally thrilled with Christy contacted me to review “The Sweetheart Hoax”, as I loved the co...
Author Spotlight was inspired by Book Soulmates “ Month of Indie Epicness ” Event they hosted in April 2012. Author Spotlight is a once a month showcase of my current favorite Indie Author. About the Author: My husband and I live outside Atlanta, Georgia, with our two children and two dogs. I have a journalism degree from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and I’m a member of Atlanta Writers Club, the Romance Writers of America, Georgia Romance Writers and the Women’s Fiction Chapter of Romance Writers of America. I’ve been writing seriously since 2004 and made the decision to indie publish in 2011. Many people have helped me along my path to publication including my wonderful critique partners Laura Butler, Susan Sands, Tracy Solheim, Kate Bowman and Lourdes Esquilin. I’ve had valuable input from professional editors Lisa Hazard ( hazardediting.blogspot.com ), Cassie Robertson, Susan Snowden, and Peter Gelfan. My author photo was taken by my friend an...
Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme hosted by The Book Queen's Book Palace , held on Sunday's, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers. Click HERE for more information! The Fireman Who Loved Me by Jennifer Bernard Release Date: April 24th, 2012 Where to buy: Amazon Captain Brody has been badly burned by his ex-wife. When he orders Ryan, his star fireman, to participate in a bachelor auction, little does he know he’s the one who will lose his heart. Melissa McGuire is a brainy local news producer trying to get her career back on track. She can’t believe she’s being set up by her grandmother, who bid on a date with a fireman at the auction. She prefers the artsy type, not the tough, commanding , though clearly attractive, fire chief. And yet, they can’t resist each other, especially once her ambitious news anchor assigns her the “Thanksgiving with the Firefighters” news special. Add in her grandmother’s matchmaking and...
Stacking the Shelves is a new feature created by Tynga of Tynga's Reviews . I have chosen to support this feature in lieu of others as I wish to support my fellow Canadians as often as possible. For review: Ladies in Waiting by Laura L Sullivan Enchanted by Aletha Kontis (Thank you Thomas Allen!!) Sound of the Heart by Genevieve Graham (Thank you Penguin US!!) Guilt by Degrees by Marcia Clark (Thank you Hachette Canada!!) From NetGalley: Lord of the Black Isle by Elaine Coffman (Sourcebooks) Something Blue by Dianne Christner (Barbour) The Marrying Kind by Ken O'Neill (Bold Strokes Books) Atlantis God by David Gibbins (Random House) Bought: Gifted: Beauty and the Werewolf by Mercedes Lackey (this also came with an amazing bookmark !) Thank you Isalys from Book Soulmates for the belated birthday gift!
Title: Rae of Hope Author: W. J. May Genre: YA, Paranormal Pages: 247 Published: September 2011 Publisher: Mitchell Morris Source: via Bewitching Book Tours Where to buy: Amazon Synopsis: How hard do you have to shake a family tree to find out the truth of the past? Fifteen-year-old Rae Kerrigan has never questioned her family’s history. That is until she accepted a scholarship to Guilder Boarding School in England. Guilder is a very unique, gifted school. Rae has no idea what she is getting herself into or that her family’s past is going to come back and taunt her. She learns she is part of an unparalleled group of individuals who become marked with a unique tattoo (tatù) on their sixteenth birthday. The tatù enables them to have supernatural powers particular to the shape of their marking. Both her parents were marked though Rae never knew, as they passed away when she was young and never told her. Learning about her family’s p...
About the Author: Wanita May grew up in the fruit belt of Ontario - St.Catharines. Crazy-happy childhood, she always has had a vivid imagination and loads of energy. The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and sister -- they taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life. At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - graduating with a BS degree in Kinesiology and beginning her Masters in Business. She is currently married, and the mother of three adorable kids. After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but reali...
Welcome to Stitch Read Cook's weekly feature!! A Day in the Life of..... This is where us bloggers & fans get a glimpse inside the days of our favorite authors! -------------------- About Heather Heather Huffman writes romantic suspense with strong female leads who refuse to lose hope and sees her books as a way to not only entertain, but to raise awareness of the realities of modern day slavery. She shares the passion of her resilient heroines to make a difference, and so dedicates both her time and a portion of her book royalties to organizations that fight against human trafficking. Heather was born and spent her early childhood in Florida, but now calls the beautiful state of Missouri home. Her greatest joy, aside from writing, is to hit the road with her three boys for adventures unknown. She is the author of Throwaway , Ties that Bind , Jailbird , Suddenly a Spy , Ring of Fire and Tumbleweed . You can find out more about her writing and charitable work on...
Title: The Agency – The Traitor in the Tunnel Author: Y. S. Lee Genre: YA, Historical Pages: 373 Published: February 2012 Publisher: Candlewick Press Source: NetGalley Where to buy: Amazon Synopsis: Get steeped in suspense, romance, and high Victorian intrigue as Mary goes undercover at Buckingham Palace - and learns a startling secret at the Tower of London. Queen Victoria has a little problem: there's a petty thief at work in Buckingham Palace. Charged with discretion, the Agency puts quick-witted Mary Quinn on the case, where she must pose as a domestic while fending off the attentions of a feckless Prince of Wales. But when the prince witnesses the murder of one of his friends in an opium den, the potential for scandal looms large. And Mary faces an even more unsettling possibility: the accused killer, a Chinese sailor imprisoned in the Tower of London, shares a name with her long-lost father. Meanwhile, engineer James Ea...
Title: Somebody to Love Author: Kristan Higgins Genre: Contemporary Romance Pages: 425 Published: April 2012 Publisher: Harlequin Source: NetGalley Where to buy: Amazon Synopsis: After her father loses the family fortune in an insider-trading scheme, single mom Parker Welles is faced with some hard decisions. First order of business: go to Gideon's Cove, Maine, to sell the only thing she now owns—a decrepit house in need of some serious flipping. When her father's wingman, James Cahill, asks to go with her, she's not thrilled…even if he is fairly gorgeous and knows his way around a toolbox. Having to fend for herself financially for the first time in her life, Parker signs on as a florist's assistant and starts to find out who she really is. Maybe James isn't the glib lawyer she always thought he was. And maybe the house isn't the only thing that needs a little TLC…. Parker’s life has been thrown into complete chaos. ...
Title: Seeking A Scribe Author: Marsha A Moore Genre: Fantasy Pages: 169 Published: March 2012 Publisher: M A Moore Source: via Bewitching Book Tours Where to buy: Amazon Synopsis: Lyra McCauley is a writer and loves fantasy novels, but until she opens a selection from bookstore owner Cullen Drake, she has no idea he’s a wizard character who lives a double life inside that volume…or the story’s magic will compel her from the edge of depression to adventure, danger, and love. His gift to Lyra, the Book of Dragonspeir, was actually her copy, misplaced years ago. Lost in her pain following divorce and death, she fails to recognize him as her childhood playmate from the fantasyland. Friendship builds anew. Attraction sparks. But Lyra doubts whether a wizard is capable of love. She’s torn—should she protect her fragile heart or risk new love? Opening the book’s cover, she confronts a quest: save Dragonspeir from destruction by the Bla...
About the Author: Marsha A. Moore is a writer of fantasy romance. The magic of art and nature spark life into her writing. Her creativity also spills into watercolor painting and drawing. After a move from Toledo to Tampa in 2008, she’s happily transforming into a Floridian, in love with the outdoors. Crazy about cycling, she usually passes the 1,000 mile mark yearly. She is learning kayaking and already addicted. She’s been a yoga enthusiast for over a decade and that spiritual quest helps her explore the mystical side of fantasy. She never has enough days spent at the beach, usually scribbling away at new stories with toes wiggling in the sand. Every day at the beach is magical! Where to find Marsha: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Good Reads ~ Google+ Magical Gemstones of the Enchanted Bookstore Legends Seeking a Scribe by Marsha A. Moore In my Enchanted Bookstore Legends , basic magic ability is inherited. Even ...
Today I'm visiting Kati & Jamie from Romancing Rakes For the Love of Romance AND Danielle from Ramblings From This Chick These lovely ladies asked me to take part in their Romance Book Casting Call for their 1 year blogoversary!! I'm sharing at Danielle's blog who I would cast for one of my all time favorite books Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small - Click HERE to check it out and enter the giveaway! And at Kati & Jamie's blog I'm sharing who I would cast for another of my faves Vision in White by Nora Roberts!! - Click HERE to check that one out and also enter the giveaway! Make sure to check out some of the authors and bloggers they've had featured over the last few weeks, they are awesome!