Monday, February 10, 2014

Made the Grade: The Disgraced Lords Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 1664 KB | Expected Release Date: January 14, 2014 | Publisher: Loveswept | Obtained: NetGalley

"A Kiss of Lies" [The Disgraced Lords Series, Book 1] by Bronwen Evans

Author's Book Description : In Bronwen Evans’s Loveswept debut, a pair of damaged souls ignite each other’s deepest passions—even as they tempt fate by deceiving the world.

Desperate to escape her abusive past, Sarah Cooper disguises herself as a governess in the employ of Christian Trent, Earl of Markham, the man who, long ago, she fantasized about marrying. Despite the battle scars that mar his face, Sarah finds being near Christian rekindles her infatuation. A governess, however, has no business in the arms of an earl, and as she accompanies Christian on his voyage home, Sarah must resist her intense desires—or risk revealing her dangerous secrets.

One of the renowned Libertine Scholars, Christian Trent once enjoyed the company of any woman he chose. But that was before the horrors of Waterloo, his wrongful conviction of a hideous crime, and his forcible removal from England. Far from home and the resources he once had, Christian believes the life he knew--and any chance of happiness--is over ... until his ward’s governess sparks his heart back to life, and makes him remember the man he used to be. Now Christian is determined to return to England, regain his honor, and win the heart of the woman he has come to love.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, two lost souls find each other and fall in love during times in their lives when they are making plans on turning their lives around in one way or another.

Together Christian & Sarah make one refreshing and determined couple who take their past experiences and turn them into something special. Even though their pasts were very tragic, in some ways, they would go through them all again if they were given the option because it means that they could finally meet! My only wish is that the ending, even though it was adventurous and twistingly surprising, didn't feel so rushed and wrapped up fairly quickly.

However, this novel does build up to an intriguing series full of mystery and passion, with it's domineering men and sweet sultry women! I can't wait to see where this series will take its readers!

I recommend this series to those who enjoy historical romances!

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Author's Novel Extras : A Kiss of Lies - Overview & Excerpt | How Do You Find Romance...Books that is? | New Release - A Kiss of Lies Blog Tour | First Kiss Wednesday

Author's Series Extras : A Promise of More - Overview & Excerpt | Bronwen Evans Read, Feel, Fall in love... | Tasty Summer Reads | Goodbye 2013 - Hello 2014


Book Teaser(s) :
"Mrs. Cooper, you look lovely this evening. Doesn't she, Lily?"
Lily nodded. "Mrs. Cooper's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen." Her smile faltered and she moved to open the locket at her neck. "Except Mama, of course."
Sarah bent down to study the image. "You look just like her." She tapped her finger on Lily's little nose. "You'll be as beautiful as your mother when you're older."
Lily giggled. "I hope so. Then I can marry a man as perfect as Lord Markham. I'd ask him to wait for me to grow up, but I think he should marry you, because he's lonely and you make him smile." ~ within Chapter 6
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Bronwen, then please check out her website.

Monday, February 3, 2014

The Boys of Brazen Military Bash


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My Previous Interview(s) with Jen McLaughlin/Diane Alberts or her Characters : July 2012 | December 2012

My Previous Review(s) for Jen McLaughlin/Diane Alberts : Try Me | Captivated By You

My Previous Mention(s) of Jen McLaughlin/Diane Alberts's Books/Characters : Teaser Tuesdays: Try Me | Blog Tour - Tall, Dark, and Divine by Jenna Bennett | Interview & Giveaway | Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2013

Disappointmentville: Decoy Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 2113 KB | Release Date: January 13, 2014 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Smashwords | Originally Found Out About @ IMR Promotions

"Rockstar Daddy" [Decoy Series, Book 1] by K. T. Fisher

Author's Book Description : Kendal Moore and Jax Parker have been together for two years but when Kendal finds out she's pregnant at twenty she has to make the right choice. Her boyfriend Jax is in the up and coming rockband Decoy and if she keeps this baby she knows Jax will quit and support her and the baby, but does she want that? She loves him so much and she doesn't want him to give up his dream of getting his band Decoy signed. So Kendal makes the hard choice of leaving Jax and not telling him that she is pregnant.

Rockstar Daddy takes place four years after Kendal leaves Jax. Kendal is a hard working single mum to Finley and Jax is a huge rockstar. Read Rockstar Daddy to follow Kendal and Jax's journey, will Jax find out that he has a son?

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars. The saying goes 'if you love them, set them free.' Well, Kendal does just that to Jax. The only problem is he didn't want to be set free, and when they see each other four years later it'll take everything Jax has to prove to her that she is everything he wants/needs!

This clever novel had some twists I didn't see coming. Nevertheless, how much I enjoyed this novel equaled how much this novel annoyed me because of it's editing and some of the characters' antics. In addition, at times it seemed that this novel just didn't flow right, by rushing through some scenes in the beginning and middle then being overly slow at the end, making it very hard to enjoy in that sense.

In regards to Kendal & Jax, I like the idea of them as a couple because it's obvious they both care about each other a lot. Yet, they didn't execute their relationship well in this novel. I found Kendal to be a coward in how she handles her reunion with Jax, especially in the way that she allowed the situation to control her instead of stepping up and dealing with everything. In the end, her behavior makes the novel drag out in a way that, even though you feel sympathetic to Kendal's plait, it's hard to enjoy because you keep hoping she would finally fess up to Jax about their son.

Overall, because I liked the characters, I would recommend this series to anyone who like rock star contemporary romances!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here :

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Blog Tour - Rockstar Daddy & Rockstar's Girl by K. T. Fisher | Spreading the Word & Giveaway

Author's Novel Extras : Rockstar Daddy | Rockstar Daddy's blurb! | Rockstar Daddy Release Date!

Author's Series Extras : Long time no blog! | First teaser for #2 in the Decoy series, Rockstar's Girl | Second teaser for Rockstar's Girl | Second teaser for Rockstar's Girl | Rockstar Girl out now! | Rockstar's Angel Prologue Unedited | An Interview With Decoy!

Book Teaser(s) :
Tomorrow I leave for Sophie’s hen trip but I'm so sad to leave Finley. My mum is trying to cheer me up because I'm at my parent's to drop Finley off before I leave.
"Honey, just have fun. You deserve a girl’s holiday, so you better enjoy yourself."
"I just feel guilty for leaving him. I'm going to miss him so much."
My mum rubs my back soothingly as we both stand at the back door watching Finley and my dad running around.
"Why? You never have time away. You deserve this. Two nights away is nothing."
Before I change my mind, I kiss and hug my parents goodbye. They give me their own little advice whilst hugging me.
"Stay away from those creeps Kendal. Keep safe. No sex and don't go anywhere on your own"
Thanks a lot dad, how old am I again? He couldn't even look me in the face after he said the word sex. Where as my mum was the opposite as always,
"Enjoy yourself, show them what us real English women are like. Use protection baby."
I don't know whose advice was worse. My dad must have heard my mum’s because I saw him giving her an angry glare from across the room. ~ within Chapter 13 - titled '~Kendal~'
The phone only rings twice before Finley screams down the line.
"Hi mummy!"
"Hey are you OK?"
"Yeah, I had pizza!"
"Are you being a good boy?"
"Yes!"
"Good."
"Cake mummy! Get the cake!"
I laugh and grimace at his panicked screeching down the phone.
"Yes, I'll remember the cake Finley."
"Me and granddad watching Cars."
"Oh. I bet granddad’s just loving that."
I laugh, my dad hates Disney films.
"Granddad went night nights so I smacked his face to wake him up."
I hear my mum laughing in the background and I can't help but laugh as well.
"Finley, you shouldn't smack granddad."
"Sorry mummy but granddad was naughty. He has to watch it all."
"Okay, well I'm going now so night night and I'll see you tomorrow OK?"
"Okay, is the wedding boring?"
"Yeah really boring. Everybody is kissing and dancing."
"Errrrrrr. Night mummy."
"Night Finley, love you." ~ within Chapter 26 - titled '~Kendal~'
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by K. T., then please check out her website.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Made the Grade: Grayslake Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 262; Kindle Edition - File Size: 2131 KB | Expected Release Date: January 4, 2014 | Publisher: Summerhouse Publishing | Obtained: NetGalley

"No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It" [Grayslake Series, Book 1] by Celia Kyle

Author's Book Description : The first day of Mia’s new life in Grayslake, Georgia is not going as planned. The house her grandfather left her looks ready to crumble, boxes cover every inch of the floor and—oh—there’s a bear cub in her pantry. It gets worse when the cub’s uncle comes by and busts out his fur and claws while on her front porch. Then it gets loads better because suddenly there’s a hot hunk of badge-wearing werebear on her lawn ready to rescue her. Yum. Of course, he has to ruin things by trying to take the cub out of her hands. Ha! The cub is hers... No ifs, ands, or bears about it.

Werebear Ty can’t seem to get the curvaceous, delectable Mia to understand that, even if she is one-quarter werebear, she isn’t keeping the cub. Ty is the Grayslake Itan, the clan’s leader, and the little werebear is going home with him... Unless it isn’t. It’s her smile. If she’d stop smiling and being gorgeous, his inner-bear would support him and Ty would get his way. But the beast wants to make their woman happy, so it’s perfectly content to let her do as she pleases. Then things change. Threats arise, danger comes close, and Ty demands she return to his den. No ifs, ands, or mates about that.

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, one determined woman takes on the Grayslake Itan--clan's leader--and some aggressive werebears in order to protect a child she doesn't know while loosing her heart to the Itan in the process...

Ms. Kyle hit a home run with this adventurous paranormal romance! It has a wonderful buildup for being the start of this series and fun characters! As a duo, Mia and Ty are a perfect match! From their romantic intensity, to their determination to do right by the abandoned child, to the way they both seem to have a strong ability to lead (not including Mia's "freak outs") Ty's clan .... they just fit together so well!

In truth, I enjoyed this novel so much that I was sad when the few chapters after the "big battle" felt a little bit like a let down. I only say that because Ty didn't seem to act like who I thought him to be--the strong leader. In addition, even though the chapters were leading up for what might be happening within the next novel in this series it still left more questions for me then answers. =0/

Nevertheless, I'm excited to see where this series goes! Since I loved Ty's brothers, and I'm assuming they are going to be the hero's throughout this series, so I can't wait to what will happen to them (actually the whole family) and who they'll end up with.

I recommend this novel and series to those who are fans of Ms. Kyle and/or like paranormal romances!

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Deuces Wild | Whitney

Author's Novel Extras : No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It - Overview & Excerpt

Author's Series Extras : Grayslake Series - Overview

Book Teaser(s) :
With thin straps and gaping armholes, Ty was able to see the cub clearly. Rage, familiar and hot, burst through him at the sight of the boy's condition.
A threatening growl tore from his chest, pushing through his heart and bursting into the room. Gigi was the first to react, kneeling and focusing on the bit of floor before her. Other nearby bears, his brother Van included, did the same. Each of them fought to soothe his temper through submission. Hell, even little Parker, who didn't understand, whined and laid his head on the table.
The only one still standing by the time he cut off the sound was Mia. No, she wasn't just standing. She was leaning against him, her injured hand flat against his chest and fingers tracing his muscles. It was then he noticed her murmuring.
"Shh... You can gut him later. With a dull knife. Won't that be fun? You can bathe in his blood and drag his body down the street. Entrails everywhere..."
A woman after his own heart. ~ within Chapter 4
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Celia, then please check out her website.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Blog Tour - Rockstar Daddy & Rockstar's Girl by K. T. Fisher | Spreading the Word & Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to K. T. Fisher author of "Rockstar Daddy" & "Rockstar's Girl!!"

ALSO -- Be sure to sign up for this tour's GIVEAWAYs (listed below)!! [Blog Tour will run from January 27 - February 2, 2014]




"Rockstar Daddy"
[Decoy Series, Book 1] by K. T. Fisher

Author's Book Description :
    Kendal Moore and Jax Parker met when they were eighteen. Two years later, they're together and very much in love. At the age of twenty Kendal finds out that she is pregnant, she knows she has to make the right choice. Her Boyfriend, Jax is in an up and coming rock band, Decoy. Kendal knows that if she keeps the baby Jax will do right by her and support her all the way. But she loves Jax too much to let him give up on his band and their dream to stardom. So Kendal makes the hard choice to leave Jax, keeping the baby a secret.

    Rockstar Daddy takes place four years after Kendal left Jax. Kendal is a hard working mum to three and a half year old Finley and Jax is a huge rock star. Read Rockstar Daddy to follow Kendal and Jax's journey. Will Jax and Kendal meet again and will Jax find out he has a son?

This book is available to order on :

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** Be sure to add it to your TBR pile on Goodreads! **



"Rockstar's Girl"
[Decoy Series, Book 2] by K. T. Fisher

Author's Book Description :
    After finding each other after four years, Jax has found out the truth that he's Finley's dad. Even though Jax is angry with Kendal for keeping him away from his son, he still wants Kendal back. In Jax's eyes Kendal has always been his. He will have her back, even if that means having a fight in the middle of a club.

    Kendal knows she loves Jax but she doesn't know if she should tell him or not. She doesn't want Finley confused. Jax knows that Kendal loves him and after telling her, he thought Kendal would confess too. Jax knows just the way to get her to admit to her true feelings. Surely getting Kendal hot and sweaty and on the verse of an orgasm will do the trick.

    Join Kendal and Jax to see if they can finally be together again. Amongst the paparazzi, concerts and annoying ex partner can they find their happiness? Read "Rockstar's Girl" to find out.

    If you haven't read "Rockstar Daddy" you will need to, before you read "Rockstar's Girl."

This book is available to order on :

Amazon.com (US) | Amazon.com (UK) | Smashwords

** Be sure to add it to your TBR pile on Goodreads! **



About the Author :

K. T. Fisher lives in the UK and loves reading and writing. In her spare time you will find her lost in a book or busy writing about her next hot romance book. After realizing her long awaited dream can finally come true when she discovered Kindle Publishing she started to bring her men to life in her books for others to enjoy. Now, she not only loves reading about all things erotic but also bringing more book boyfriends to life for other book lovers, just like herself.



Book Excerpt : within "Rockstar Daddy"

"Why did you leave me Kendal?"

She looks down to her feet and I feel like shit. I shouldn't have just thrown it out there like that. I take a couple of steps toward her and I'm about to tell her don't answer but she interrupts me. "Look, I can’t tell you now, but I will."

I take some more steps closer, so I'm standing right in front of her. "You can tell me now."

She shakes her head fast, still looking towards the floor. What's the matter with her? I hold onto her face with a hand on each side of her head. She looks like she's going to cry. "I can’t Jax. Not here, not today."

"Kendal you can tell me anything."

"I will, tomorrow. Come to my house tomorrow." She straightens up and holds her head high. She wants to go but I want some more alone time with her. I bring my face closer to hers and she whispers softly. "Jax."

I need to kiss her. I want her so bad. I brush my lips against hers then I feel her hands on my chest and see her close her eyes. I don’t even hear the door open. "Jax!"

Standing in the doorway are Max and Jessica. I let go of Kendal and whisper to her. "I need you back Kendal." And then I walk out the door.



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