Soul Taken (The Life After #1) by Katlyn Duncan Trailer Reveal

About the Author:

Katlyn Duncan was born and raised in a small town in western Massachusetts. Her overactive imagination involved invisible friends, wanting to be a Disney Princess and making up her own stories. Her bibliophile mom always encouraged her love of reading and that stayed with her since. Even though she works full time in the medical field, Kathlyn has always made time for books, whether she is reading or writing them.

Katlyn now lives in southern Connecticut with her husband and adorable Wheaten Terrier and she is thrilled to finally share her stories with the world.

Where to Stalk Katlyn:

Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Goodreads ~ Google+ ~ Pinterest ~ Tumblr

Blurb:

After-life just got a lot more complicated

Maggie is a Soul Collector. It's her job to transport souls from the Living Realm to the After - but during a mission to find a stolen soul, she ends up stuck in a teen mean girl's body.

Trapped, Maggie's soul is catapulted into Ally's life - and the human world she hasn't experienced for one hundred years. But, as a descendant of the most powerful beings in the After, Maggie must rescue Ally before the girl's soul dies...

To survive, Maggie must uncover devastating secrets - because with one soul taken by a terrifying enemy, Maggie's could be next!

Where to Find the Book:

Goodreads ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Nook UK ~ Kobo ~ iTunes US ~ iTunes UK ~ Carina UK 


Excerpt:

A suffocating heat pressed all points of my soul. Even though I hadn't breathed in a hundred years, I felt the need to inhale, yet I couldn't. A fire burned in my chest.

I attempted to open my eyes, to move one finger, a toe maybe, but the pressure immobilized my body. The burning sensation tore through me over and over until I had just about given up the fight.

But, just as quickly as the pressure came, it lifted, bringing a seemingly endless barrage of images. I was experiencing someone else's memories, as if I took a back seat in her mind and watched her life flashed before our eyes. I caught her image in a mirror, a small golden-haired girl.

Ally?

I tried to slow the images or possibly make sense of them but, just as I grabbed a hold on one of them, it slipped through my fingers and moved onto the next. I followed this girl through all the moments of her life as her memories flashed before my eyes.

Darker emotions overlapping the girl's happy memories. I saw a young red-haired girl in an old-fashioned dress; her demure eyes looked back at me. Jealousy flared through me. My heart squeezed, watching this girl who was not part of Ally's memories. A rush of energy pumped through my body; the power touched every fiber of my soul. Then the vision dissolved and I was forced back to experiencing Ally.

Was I dreaming?

Souls didn't dream. I told myself firmly.

The visions started to slow and I was able to focus on one.

I had to tell them, even though Dad said I couldn't. But in a week I wouldn't be the same girl. Or would I? I still wasn't clear on everything. Becoming a Guard: it was my life's mission, he had said. A life that was no longer my own. Would it be easier to let this life slip away? I would regret each day if I didn't. Maybe I would start with Seth. Sweet Seth. He'd be crushed, but someone would take my place. Dad had said something about people -humans- was I not human? Humans were drawn to those like me. Maybe Seth only liked me because I was different, unexplainably different.

I ripped the paper off the coffee sleve. It was now or never.

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Book Spotlight: Destination Wedding by Robyn Neeley

About the Author:

Robyn Neeley is an East Coaster who loves to explore new places; watches way more reality TV than she cares to admit; can't live without Dunkin Donuts coffee and has never met a cookie she didn't like. If you have a must read romance suggestion or a fabulous cookie recipe, she wants to know.


Where to Stalk Robyn:

Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Website




Blurb:

Wedding planner Kate Ashby's fear of flying is eased by a sexy stranger and one slow lip lock that rockets her into another obit.

CEO Luke Cannon has just traded seats with his identical twin. Little did he know that an innocent kiss while pretending he was his brother would soon create havoc.

What happens in the air doesn't stay up there. Once on tropical land. Kate believes that the handsome stranger who gave her the best kiss of her life is now her new client, Drew Cannon, fiancé to the beautiful and wealthy Lauren Kincaid. While Kate struggles with the intense feelings she thinks she has for Drew, Luke discovers Kate's been hired to plan his brother's destination wedding. He also realizes the initial sparks they shared 30,000 feet up are now mistakenly aimed at Drew.

Can Luke get Kate to realize that the feelings she has are for him? He's got forty-eight hours in paradise to try. 

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Excerpt:

{Chapter One}
    

"I do. I do." Wedding planner Kate Ashby quietly repeated her calming mantra. Paralyzed in her window seat, she stared at the illuminated fasten seatbelt sign while her hands gripped the metal buckle strap.

Please turn off. Please turn off. They had to be close to cruising altitude. Soon, she'd be able to request a strong drink to knock her out for the duration of this bumpy flight.

She sat still, trying to ignore the terror pulsating through her. Why hadn't she bought sleeping pills before boarding a twelve-hour flight from New York City to Hawaii? Now, that would have been the smart thing to do.

Glancing out the tiny passenger window, she clutched her gold "K" necklace. It was completely irrational to be terrified and she realized the odds of her and her fellow passengers landing safely in Honolulu were more than in her favor. Still, this was her first time flying such a long duration. Departing Manhattan this evening in turbulent thunderstorms had shot her nerves. She was grateful that her boss had sprung for a first class ticket for the long flight.

A loud rattle caused her to grab hold to her armrests. "What was that?" She turned to the stranger sitting next to her. He had short blondish brown hair and was wearing a blue blazer. His face had a nice tan. She had failed to realize that her row mate was incredibly handsome. Usually the person sitting next to her was a grandparent or couldn't speak English. Perhaps he could help her ease her nerves?

 "Um ... I think it's the drink cart. Would you like something?" He folded his Wall Street Journal.

Sexy and smart.

"I'll take a tequila and tonic," he said to the flight attendant.

And likes his drinks strong. This could be fun.

****My review is to come shortly so make sure to come back and check it out!!!

Blog Tour: Sweet Escape by Bailey Ardisone

About the Author:

Bailey Ardisone was born and raised outside of Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life

and spends her days submerged in books, movies, music, or art, and loves traveling. Fantasy books and movies have been a huge part of her life, and she is desperately obsessed with Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Her sister contributed some of the writing in Sweet Oblivion and Sweet Escape.


Where to Stalk Bailey:

Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Website ~ Goodreads

Blurb:
Sweet Escape is the second novel in the Sweet Series.

Sometimes the hardest war to fight is the one raging within yourself...

Life will never be the same  for Nariella Woodlinn. Just when she thought she had it all figured out, her world comes crumbling down around her-yet again. With no idea who she is or even where she came from, how can she save herself?

She once thought her biggest problems were the ones brought on by the mysterious man she refused to fall in love with -Mycah. But she quickly discovers none of that compares to what she is about to encounter next.

This time, it isn't because of who Mycah is.

This time, it's because of who she is.

~ Naminé risked everything to save her people. Her goal was to bring their only hope back to their Kingdom. As the war rages on around her, Naminé gets thrown into the lion's den -the false King's chambers. Can she fool a King who can't be deceived on his playing field? Forced to do his bidding, can she prevent the downfall of the only hope she worked so hard to bring home? Will she be able to escape with her life and mind intact?

With everyone's world falling apart and deceit around every corner...can any of them truly Escape?

Where to Buy:

Amazon ~ Smashwords

Excerpt:

~Nari~

I lay mesmerized from the position on my back, staring up at the cloudless sky. It was as blue as a robin’s egg—if not more blue. The sun shone extremely bright, but the rays did not scorch my skin. The air was comfortable. Very comfortable. It was the perfect temperature. Warm, without being too warm, and no humidity.

I did not move.

I was afraid to move in case this was all just a dream and any slight stir would make it vanish, throwing me back into tormented reality. It must be a dream, right? Clearly, I had busted my head against the tree trunk and knocked myself out...And I was only imagining this while Zaylie, I was sure, was worried and trying to wake me up.

Right?

I could feel the grass beneath me. Soft, lush, exquisite. As if I lay against the perfect bed made just for me. I was Goldilocks, and it was just right.

A colorful bird soared above me. But as it descended closer, obscuring my view of the sky, I realized it was not actually a bird at all. It was the strangest butterfly I had ever seen. Its wings were a rainbow of colors - and it was huge. Bird-like huge.

But I didn’t feel frightened or grossed out like I usually did by insects. This was different. It felt different here. The butterfly flapped its wings so gently and effortlessly. I numbly reached up while it landed weightlessly on my fingers.

The moment it touched me and started cleaning its antennae, even though I could barely feel it on me, I got the striking feeling that this was real. Very real. I quickly sat up, causing the vivid butterfly to take flight again, and gazed around the beauteous expanse encircling me.

If you're interested in seeing other blogs on this tour stop they are listed below. A few already have been posted and there are still a few to come. Make sure to check them out because they each have their own little different spin on this awesome book!!!

July 21

http://eaterofbooks.blogspot.com/

http://onemorechapterreviews1.blogspot.com/

July 22

http://book2book.ca/

http://paperbackcowgirl.blogspot.com/

July 23

http://lovesallthingsbooks.blogspot.com

July 24

http://fallenoverbookreviews.blogspot.com

http://www.tsktskwhattoread2.blogspot.com

July 25

http://jacquesbooknook.blogspot.com

http://bookstogetlostin.blogspot.com/

July 26

www.booknerdsacrossamerica.com

http://blackwords-whitepages1977.blogspot.com

July 27

http://lifebetweenthepages.com/

http://themisadventuresofatwentysomething.blogspot.com/

And if all of this information wasn't enough Sweet Oblivion (Sweet Series, Book One) is currently.....wait for it....FREE!!!!! Yes I said FREE on Amazon for the very first time ever!! WOOT WOOT!!!!

Where to Find Sweet Oblivion:

Amazon ~ B&N ~ iTunes

Release Day Blitz: Charmed by Cambria Herbert

Charmed is part of the Death Escorts series. However, you do NOT have to read Recalled to understand Charmed. You can just read Charmed. However, if you do read Recalled it will give you a little more background information. Obviously the release date of this book is today July 22nd!!! YEY!!!! Also this is a New Adult Paranormal Romance book and it is suggested for those 18 and older.


About the Author:

Cambria Herbert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series, the new adult Death Escorts series, and the new adult Take it Off series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelor's degree, she couldn't pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book.


Where to Stalk Cambria:

Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Pinterest ~ YouTube





Blurb:

Life or Death? Not many people would choose death. But what if death chooses you? What if

death doesn't mean the end of your life, but the beginning?

For a Death Escort, death is life. Death is your paycheck. Death is your job.

And Charming is the best Escort the Grim Reaper has ever had.

But when you piss off the Reaper, being the best doesn't matter. So Charming is assigned a Target who is practically impossible to kill. He knows the Reaper hopes he fails -that he's counting on it. So Charming vows to prove him wrong. He vows to make the kill.

But someone else vows to get in his way. Someone with a big mouth, a sugar habit, and blond hair. Someone who makes his heart start beating again.

And so Charming is left holding more than one person's fate in the palm of his hand. He thought the choice would be easy, that there really wasn't a question at all.

He was wrong.

Life or Death?

Excerpt:

Frankie

            Sugar. I needed more of it if I was going to make it through this day. The chocolate croissant and caramel latte I had this morning wasn’t near enough to combat the massive lines, the noise, and disgruntled people that filled the DMV. Whatever in hell made me think that working at the Department of Motor Vehicles, here in Alaska, was a good idea?

            Maybe it was the good pay. Maybe it was because I got weekends off.

            Or maybe it was because I had a moment of temporary insanity that unfortunately coincided with me saying, “I accept,” when I got offered this job.

            Besides the fact that the lines were permanently out the door, the computer systems were temperamental at best, and my boss was a complete broom rider, my stash of chocolate and Sour Patch Kids was empty.

            That meant someone was going to die today.

            I glanced back up at the ninety-year-old woman whose head barely cleared the insanely high counters we stood behind and tried to hold on to my patience. “Mrs. Eldridge,” I said extremely loudly. “Like I told you last week, you have to go and get new glasses before I can renew your driver’s license.”

            “I have new glasses,” she insisted.

            Lord, save me now.

            “You got those ten years ago. You need some from this year.” Or decade I finished silently.

            She shuffled out of the line like a turtle and I took her slowness as a chance to really search beneath my station and chair for a long-lost piece of sugar. Anything. Even a stray jellybean would likely find its way into my blood stream at this point. Of course there was nothing. I briefly considered hiding beneath my desk until five o’clock. My car. I had an emergency stash in my car. I glanced at my watch. I had another hour until I was able to take a fifteen-minute break.

            A pair of black pumps appeared before me and I inwardly groaned. Just what I needed—a run-in with the witch. But instead of being greeted by her condescending, screechy tone, an icy-cold red can appeared before me.

            Hallelujah, praise the Lord, it was caffeine and sugar!

            I snatched the Coke out of her hand and popped the top, taking a large, satisfying chug. The bubbles crowded down my throat, slightly burning, and I took another swallow.

            “I love you,” I murmured to Lela, the girl who worked right beside me.

            She laughed. “I know that look when I see it.” Then she straightened and whispered. “Witch alert.”

            I shot up, my head bumping into the counter on the way. I wanted to shout out in pain, but I clamped my mouth shut, not wanting to draw the attention of my boss, Satan’s assistant.

            I turned back to my line, my eyes colliding with a broad chest. I looked up, and the can slid out of my hand, hitting the floor with a thud while fizzy liquid poured over my favorite boots.

            I didn’t even notice.

            “What the hell are you doing here?” I growled as I looked around for something sharp I could stab him with.

            A thick brow arched. “So is this where you spend your days? As if the DMV isn’t a horrible enough place to visit without the poor people of Alaska having to tolerate you.”

            There wasn’t enough sugar on this planet that would save him. I reached out and picked up the black phone. If I couldn’t bludgeon him to death here at my place of employment, then I could at least call the cops. I began dialing, but he reached over and cut the connection.

            I slammed the phone down on his hand, which was still pressed on the hang-up button. Breath hissed between his teeth and his green eyes shot to mine. “Careful, George, you’re pissing off the wrong man.”

            “My name isn’t George.”

            He shrugged, pulling his hand away from the phone. “When you have a man’s name, does it really matter?”

Where to Buy/Get Information about the Book:

Amazon ~ Barnes&Noble ~ Goodreads


Charmed Release Trailer:

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Blog Tour: The Wedding Gamble by Cindi Myers

About the Author:

Cindi Myers worked as a newspaper reporter, travel agent and medical clinic manager before turning to writing full time. She's written both historical and contemporary romance, as well as dozens of short stories and nonfiction articles. Cindi thinks writers have the best job in the world.

Former president of the San Antonio Romance Authors, Cindi is a member of Romance Writers of America, Novelists Inc., and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers.

She and her husband and their two dogs live in the mountains Southwest of Denver. When she's not caught up in creating new characters and stories, Cindi enjoys reading, quilting, gardening, skiing and hiking. She's also in demand as a speaker, teaching workshops and making presentations to both local and national writing groups.

Blurb:

Preschool teacher Laura Nichols is celebrating her birthday and sister's bachelorette party in Vegas. Being in Sin City is thrilling and she intends on tapping in to her wild side. Laura can't resist the added excitement that comes with saying yes when a husky man off the street proposes...

FBI agent David Abruzzo has been working undercover as a thug to bring down the Zacolli crime family, but his cover depends on convincing the mob he came to Vegas for a quickie wedding. If they catch on to his plan, his cover's blown, and he's as good as dead.

Over the course of 48 hours, David and Laura use roller coasters, glowing condoms, and exotic male dancers to stay alive and bring the crime family down. But it will take more than Lady Luck, one night of passion, and a little Vegas magic to turn their fake marriage into something real.

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I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book or not when I first started it. I mean really what sane person (that Laura seems to play) goes and gets randomly married to someone she's never even met. Really? And then I was like OMG she is going to married some dude she doesn't know....he could be a serial killer or something.

Ohh and if I were Laura I would smack the crap out of her little self absorbed sister. Uggg....I couldn't stand her character. Every time she opened her mouth I cringed and pretty much hated her.

Now with that said I did truly enjoy this book. I couldn't help get lost in the characters and hope that through this "chance" encounter of not knowing each other and learning that David was in fact a good guy (I mean he is FBI), I wanted them to somehow be together. I laughed at soooooooo many parts in this book that it was so hard to keep track of them all. The way that Laura is described in this book is pretty much like type A personality and everything has its place and she doesn't really EVER go outside of the lines. However, when Laura gets married to David to help him with his undercover job, this whole and I mean WHOLE other side of her comes out.

So Laura is in Las Vegas to celebrate her twenty-sixth birthday and her younger sister's bachelorette party. Although Rachel is there to only celebrate her own life and no one remembered that it was Laura's birthday. Rachel pretty much just walks all over her sister. Laura had a nice room next to her sisters and Rachel made her change to a crappier one so that Rachel's maid of honor could be closer. Rachel makes her sister leave the group to walk back three blocks to the hotel to get a stupid glue gun because a nail broke, Laura gets side tracked by a man who asks for her help.

David doesn't just want to barrow Laura off of the street, the way he says it makes it sound like he needs a witness to his marriage. But ohhh no was I wayyy off, he needs Laura to actually marry him. So the next day she wakes up to David watching her in bed and he finally explains the situation they are in. That he's been undercover trying to take down a mob boss and he has to play like he is in Vegas to get married. So after some persuasion Laura agrees and everything changes at this point.

David has never really been one to have a "relationship" but he finds himself almost  wishing for one and that his life was somehow different to where he could be with Laura. So as the book progresses David and Laura keep showing up in places they shouldn't and she constantly pulls things out of no where that make me laugh. I think the funniest scene had to do with condoms (that glow in the dark) and tables being the right height. 

The other thing I...I'm not sure how to put this into words. But okay Laura was a size 12. That's really not that big. I mean granted it's not a stupid 00, but at least girl has some curves; ya know some guys like a little something to grab onto. But this book made me laugh and angry at the same time (at points) because people made Laura feel ginormous. Everyone, but David.....David loved her curves in one scene he talks about her coming out of the bathroom after a shower:

She smiled apologetically and padded past him toward her suitcase, which sat atop the dresser, "I forgot clean clothes," she said, but all he heard was I'm completely naked underneath this towel.

And then later in the book someone says to David, "Got a thing for chunky girls, huh? Like a little extra meat on the bone?" He made no conscious decision to hit Tommy, but there was his fist, shooting out and popping the smirking young man right on the jaw.

I loved David in this scene!!!!

So obviously as the book progresses; Rachel falls out of her chair when Laura tells her she got married (to a handsome man no less). But as the "case" continues David and Laura find themselves in quite a few difficult scenes and the question becomes what will happen when Laura leaves Vegas and what will happen to David? Will he close the case? Will he be caught for a fed and be killed? Will Laura live through this ordeal? Will she be the same? Can they even have a relationship....like a real one? This book kept me till the end when everything came together. Ahhhh I loved it!!!!

Incinerate

Brazen Birthday Bash

WOOT WOOT Brazen is turning 1 this week!!!! Over the last year Brazen has had some awesome book releases and in celebration of this and turning 1 this week they are having a week long celebration from July 21st through the 26th. Of course there is going to be Twitter chats with some of Brazen's best selling authors. There is going to be an epic Facebook party with a ton of awesome prizes, a man candy photo contest (yummie), and even a super secret sale!! SWEEET!!!!

So what is in store for this week....

Brazen Books, who brought us Wrong Bed Right Guy, Officer off Limits, Seducing Cinderella, and Tempting the Player - to name just a few - is turning 1 this month, and they're celebrating in a big way. They've got a ton of great things going on this week, including Twitter parties, FB events, and even a huge sale!! Full details below:

• Epic Giveaways - Don't miss the Brazen Bash on Thursday, July 25th from 7 to 10 pm EST where you can comment to win a $50 prize pack, $75 prize pack, or $125 prize pack. Prize packs will be a combination of gift cards from Amazon, B&N, Adam & Eve, and Sephora! You can find out more details on the Brazen Facebook page. Click Here

• Q&A's with NYT bestselling authors: 
• Twitter Chat with Laura Kaye @laurakayeauthor Tuesday, July 23rd from 9 to 10 pm EST. 
• Twitter Chat with Katee Robert @katee_robert Wednesday, July 24th from 6 to 7 pm PST.

** They will be using the hashtag #BrazenBash so you can easily join in the conversation**

• Photo contest - Be sure to check out Brazen's tumblr page to share your favorite pictures of swoon-worthy men that remind you of the heroes in Brazen books! Either post your picture to your own tumblr using the tag "brazenbash". Or you can submit your photo directly to the Brazen tumblr page. Click Here. Make sure to tweet your tumblr posts as well using #BrazenBash

• Surprise .99 cent sale!!! - They've dropped the price of 8 their top-selling titles for 1 week only - and it could happen at any moment this week. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled! Tell your mom, your sisters, your girlfriends, and your co-workers!!
• Seducing Cinderella by Gina Maxwell
• Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert
• Officer Off Limits by Tessa Bailey
• Private Practice by Samanthe Beck
• Tempting the Best Man by Jennifer Armentrout
• One Night with a Hero by Laura Kaye
• No Flowers Required by Cari Quinn
• Game for Marriage by Karen Erickson

Cover Reveal: Playing With Her Heart by Lauren Blakely

Playing With Her Heart is a Contemporary Romance novel that is part of the Caught Up in Us series, although it can be read as a standalone novel. The release date is set for August 20, 2013!!! Below you can find a bio about Lauren, an excerpt from the book, a little blurb about the the book, some links and a giveaway.

About the Author:

Lauren Blakely is an unabashed fan of clever jokes, toast, and good guys in novels. Like the heroine in Caught Up In Us, she thinks life should be filled with movie kisses and coffee drinks. Lauren lives in California with her husband and children, and spends her days writing both true stories and make-believe ones.

Where can you stalk Lauren:

Website ~ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Goodreads

Blurb:

When you're acting the role of a lifetime, how can you know if love is real –or all just a part of the show? 

Twenty-three year old rising theatre star Jill McCormick has built a life out of pretending. Pretending she's happy, pretending her long-distance crushes add up to something real, pretending she's not haunted by the dark secret that shattered her world six years ago. Cast in her first Broadway show, she desperately needs to keep her façade intact, but that's before she comes face to face with her devastating new boss...

Hot-shot director Davis Milo knows the first rule of directing: never fall for your leading lady. Captivated by Jill's raw talent, he fights his feelings, but watching Jill on-stage with another man is more than his jealous streak can take. Keeping things professional isn't an option. He wants all of her.

Soon the ingénue and her director are staying late in the empty theatre, their private rehearsals spiraling into new, forbidden territory. Caught up between fiction and reality, Jill struggles to find the truth in all their staged kisses. But how can she be sure that what she feels is real, and not a part of the play? And when two people spend their lives pretending, what happens after the final curtain falls?





Excerpt:

He glances down at the black pumps. "Nice shoes."
   
As I follow his eyes, I realize my hand is on his shirt, my fingers fisted around the cloth, clutching it. I should let go. But I don't. Because I can't help but notice he has that clean and freshly showered smell that makes any woman want to learn in and lick a guy's neck.
   
Close her eyes. Inhale, and trail a tongue all the way to his earlobe, enjoying the sound of a low groan.
   
"Nice shirt," I say softly, running my index finger across one smooth button. Then I look up to find him staring down at me. His dark blue eyes aren't cold anymore. They're not keeping me at bay. Instead, they're heated, searching mine.
   
It's hypnotic the way he looks at me. Completely hypnotic, as the room goes quiet, the air between us charged.
   
I press my teeth against my lips, and I think, but I'm not entirely sure, because thought has vanished, that I nod briefly, almost as if I'm giving him permission. Then he bends towards me, and my breath catches. Before I even process rationally what's happening, his lips are on mine, and my pulse is racing. It's a barely there kiss, just him brushing his soft lips against mine, but I want more. So I pull him closer and deepen the kiss. He groans, and then suddenly his hands are in my hair, and he's twining his fingers through my long, blond strands, and tugging me close. I thought I was leading this kiss, but I'm not anymore, because he's claiming me, tracing his tongue across my top lip, then nipping at the bottom lip, then kissing me so deeply and with so much heat that I shudder. That only makes him kiss me harder, and everything else falls away because this is a kiss I can feel in every single cell in my body. Deep, and fevered and possessive.
   
It makes me feel things I'm not supposed to want.
   
My heart pounds wildly as he presses closer, so dangerously near to me that I want him to slam me against him. Let him touch me all over. His lips own me, his hands want to know me, and I swear I might combust from this kind of electric contact.
   
He breaks the kiss and I'm not honestly sure where I am anymore. Or who I am. I look at him, at Davis, but everything is so hazy right now, that I don't know what to say. I don't think he does either, because he doesn't speak for a moment. He shakes his head, and swallows, collecting himself. As if he doesn't know how that happened either.
   
"I'm sorry," he says, then steps back, pushing his hand roughly through his hair. He looks away from me, staring at some distant point on the wall. "That was a mistake," he says quietly.

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Cover Reveal: Sacrifice of Love (Grey Wolves #7) by Quinn Loftis

Ahhh......so excited about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS SERIES AND THIS AUTHOR!!!!!!!!!!!! So the next book in the Grey Wolves series is Sacrifice of Love!! WOOT WOOT!!!!!

About the Author:

Quinn lives in beautiful NW Arkansas with her husband, son, Doberman and cat (who thinks she is a ninja in disguise). She is beyond thankful that she has been blessed to be able to write full time and hopes the readers know how much all of their support means to her. Some of her hobbies include reading, exercising, crochet, and spending time with family and friends. She gives all credit of her success to God because he gave her the creative spirit and vivid imagination it take to write.

Where to Stalk Quinn:

Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Goodreads

Blurb:

As one evil falls, another rises in its place. The powerful witch, Desdemona, has finally been killed by an alliance of wolf, elf, and fae. But Reyaz, brother to Sypher the warlock king, has vowed retribution for a life that was taken from him. Now Cypher must decide not only how to protect his new found mate and his people, but also how to destroy the only family he has left.

Meanwhile, Jen's pregnancy progresses and the fateful due date draws ever nearer. The thought of

losing Decebel's child constantly threatens to overwhelm her. With each passing day, Decebel grows more distant, causing Jen to wonder what toll the impending loss of their child is taking on him. Unbeknownst to Jen, in an act of desperation to protect his unborn child and mate, Decebel strikes a deadly bargain with the Great Luna -his life in place of his child's. There is only one way for that to happen, the bond between he and Jen must be broken.

As Jen as Decebel struggle through their darkness, another kind of darkness is infiltrating Fane's heart. Doubts and questions linger as he tries to cope with the emotions brought on in the aftermath of Desdemona's curse. He knows what happened wasn't real, but still he can't rid himself of the terrible images seared into his memory. Jacque is his light, the one who keeps the darkness at bay, yet he won't let her inside to do just that.

Sally continues to learn what it means to be a gypsy healer and Costin struggles to protect her as she runs full speed ahead to help her wolves, heedless of her own safety. She sees her best friends struggling, each enduring their own trials. She's desperate to help them, but can she keep them safe?

With all of these things hanging heavy over the heads of the Serbia and Romania packs, their attention is divided. The wolves do not even realize a threat has slowly infiltrated their midst. Will they recognize the threat in time to save the lives that precariously hang in the balance?

Against this backdrop of darkness, choices will be made, fears will confronted, and the ultimate sacrifice will be made. Will the wolves stand together to defeat the threats arrayed against them, both from within and without? Will love conquer all? Or will the beleaguered wolves finally succumb to their demons?

Available September 13, 2013

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Blog Tour: Famously Engaged by Robyn Thomas

Okay so next stop on my blog is the Famously Engaged blog tour by Robyn Thomas. I must say for being a paranormal fanatic......I've gotten pretty far from them the last month or so. But don't get me wrong, I've rather overly enjoyed all the recent books I've read and reviewed and have gotten to add some awesome authors to my favorites list...and Robyn is one of those authors. Especially, because all of the books the authors are writing are the way I wish a lot of authors did. One chapter or so from the girls perspective and then one from the guys perspective. I LOVE IT!!! And this book is no different. In this blog there are a few different things going on. We have information about Robyn and how to stalk her on the internet. A little blurb about the book. An excerpt from this awesome book and of course a giveaway. Ohh and my review. 

About the Author:

Robyn is a cheesecake connoisseur, caffeine addict, and mother of two boys. Happily married, she lives in Melbourne, Australia. Writing romance helps her balance the effects of living in an all-male household. Robyn loves romantic comedies, art glass, cooking and browsing in quirky gift shops.  

Where to Stalk Robyn:

Website  ~  Twitter  ~  Goodreads

Blurb:

A chef and a rock star. They couldn't be from more different worlds…

Rock star royalty’s favorite son, Jake Olsen, couldn’t help but interfere after listening to his future brother-in-law talk non-stop about his ex-wife, Beth Carlisle. Jake decides that the only way to get the groom’s mind off his ex-wife is to give her a fake fiancé.

Before Jake can convince Beth of his plan, he's forced to move in with her to avoid the paparazzi. Their instant attraction makes for a sizzling "first date", but soon Jake’s fame gets in the way and Beth wants out. Too bad Jake's figured out just why her ex is so obsessed with her, and he's afraid he's not going to be able to give her up either.

Now it's up to Jake to convince this chef together they make the perfect recipe. 

Excerpt:

“Tell me, Jake, how famous do you have to be before you stop caring about anyone except yourself? I didn’t ask for you to come here on one of the worst days of my life. I haven’t trapped you in a public engagement or accused you of adultery or insulted your clothing choices or checked you out and then passed because you weren’t up to my usual standard.”

In the space of a heartbeat he braced his hands atop the counter on either side of her hips, his jaw tight as he leaned his head down to her eye level. “That’s not what happened.”

“Sure it is.” She swallowed, unsure if she wanted to quantify her current needs. “All I want is for someone vaguely human to hold my freaking hand for five minutes while I fall asleep, and you won’t do it,”

His mouth met hers almost before she’d finished speaking. It was a kiss unlike any she’d ever had, so achingly gentle that she felt her lips trembling beneath his. She held her breath and locked her knees. Jake’s fingertips played over her temples before drifting through her hair in a barely there cares, the back of his hands circling her ears. She gasped at the spear of heat that arrowed through her when his thumbs and forefingers closed over her lobes and tugged in a gentle rhythm.

“Ssh,” he said against her lips. “Relax for me.”

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So I really enjoyed this book, however, I found some of the relationships very "odd" in their workings. The story starts out with Skyla talking to Jake, who is her boss and also a rock star singer, and ohhh he's her half-brother and she doesn't know yet. Skyla is talking about her wedding and sent a picture of her maid of honor, Beth, to Jake. Beth is friends with Skyla and also Brad's (Skyla's soon-to-be-husband) ex-wife. Awkward much? Ohh and if that wasn't bad enough Brad and Beth talk like every day, several times a day and while Beth's mother has been sick has been staying over there to help take care of her. My reaction is a lot like Jake's, why in the world are the ex's spending time together and still "best friends" when they are divorced. Not only that Beth is heavily involved in the wedding, she's the wedding planner and the maid of honor. Seriously AWKWARD. So with that said Jake decides to take it upon himself to investigate the situation to determine is Brad is still hung up on his ex and stop the wedding if need be because his little half-sister deserves the best.

When Brad mentions to Skyla that he thinks one of them should move in with Beth, to better help take care of her mother, Jake jumps all over the situation. Not only will he be spending time with a gorgeous woman, but keeping Brad away from said woman. I love the first meeting of Jake and Beth; it's priceless. 

As Beth answers the phone, "You're not moving in," she told the caller. "And you can't come over for dinner either, because I've just set it alight. If you want to read me the riot act about nutrition and balance, then you'd better make it snappy. Someones at the door and my kitchen smells like molten saucepan and burned butter."

Silence greeted her confession and she paused with her and on the doorknob. "It's you, isn't it? You're at my front door and I've just told you all that for nothing."

Without waiting for a response, she swung open the heavy oak door and gaped at a handsome stranger with a mobile phone pressed to his ear. Six feet of gorgeous masculinity graced her doorstep, broad shoulders filling out an overcoat that looked tailor-made. 

As he smiles, "Ah, the face of indecision. Which part are you reconsidering? Dinner? Or moving in?"

From here they argue/talk about how he has come to stay with her instead of Brad and she adamantly tells him no. Eventually, he works his way into the house, but only after 2 reporters see him and take a picture of him and Beth and go with the story that they are engaged, because rumor has it Jake has a ring with him that he recently picked up from a jewelry store. The ring is actually for Skyla, it's a family heirloom, but the public doesn't know about Skyla and Jake wants to keep it that way. Back to Beth and Jake, instead of correcting the story, what do we do? We go with it. Yes this is Beth and we are engaged. YEY!!! So now Beth is engaged to a famous rock star that she just met. 

From here the two get to know each other a little better, since they have to play the part of loving each other with plans of getting married. It's during this time that Beth truly gets to see who the real Jake is and Jake, poor Jake, man didn't have a chance. He fell for Beth as soon as he saw a photo of her and when talking to her he was gone. She's got spunk and attitude and doesn't put up with crap, especially his crap. It's super sweet really. But Jake also tells Beth his real intentions of his trip; he doesn't trust Brad and Beth's relationship and has come to make sure nothing happens for Skyla's sake. 

Interestingly enough on the first night of his staying Beth uses Jake as her pillow to fall asleep on because she needs a shoulder to lean on. And then my favorite type of scene happens. As they are talking and it gets a little heated Jake kisses her. And the description is one of those life altering so in love I can't see or think straight, butterflies in my stomach and time stops kind of moment. (It's part of the excerpt from above). It was a kiss unlike any she'd ever had, so achingly gentle that she felt her lips trembling beneath his. She held her breath and locked her knees. Jake's fingertips played over her temples before drifting through her hair in a barley there caress, the backs of his and circling her ears. She gasped at the spear of heat that arrowed through her when his thumbs and forefingers closed over her lobes and tugged in a gentle rhythm. As Jake keeps trying to do the right thing, Beth has the exact opposite in mind. She wants to get lost in Jake and forget the world around her and he does exactly that for her. And when these two get down and dirty its like down and dirty and steamy and hawt and sexy and O.M.G. lol

Ohhh and side note keep an eye out for supersoft chickens. Those are the best lines of the story.

As the story continues it's clear to see how much Jake is getting under Beth's skin and how much she is affecting him. They are beginning to care about each other, but the reality of the situation is that it would never work. Jake's first marriage/love is his band and doesn't really do the whole dating thing, even though he's known as a ladies man. Eventually, the rest of the band shows up at Beth's door and I love Liam. He's that funny little brother that everyone wishes they had. But between the band, the chef, and Christophe and all the reporters on her lawn its a lot for Beth to take it. It's the things like this that show Beth what life with Jake would really be like and make her question if she can ever do something like this day in and day out. There has been so much chaos that surrounds Beth since Jake showed up on her doorstep, can anyone really handle that? 

Both Jake and Beth need to decide what they want. Can Jake even think about a real relationship and give Beth what she truly deserves? Can Beth deal with all the media and cameras in your face? Will the band (except Liam) accept Beth and not think she is in it for the money? What will Brad do? What about poor Skyla? Will she ever know she has a big older half-brother? What about the wedding? Does Brad still have a thing for Beth? Can Jake walk away from Beth? That's my biggest question that I want to know. I'm hoping that maybe Robyn will carry on this story, even from another's perspective? Maybe? I really fell in love with the characters and I'm not ready to end my time with them, I want more. Other than that it was a great read and I'm sure you'll enjoy it too, I mean who wouldn't want to read about hawt, sexy rock stars and them possibly falling in love with a not famous person. It's almost like it could happen for someone like me...or you. Thank you Robyn for the awesome read!!!!

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