Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Blog Tour - Made the Grade: Resisting the Musician by Ally Blake | Review & Novels/Guitar Pick Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to Ally Blake, with a review of her latest novel "Resisting the Musician," which is the 1st book in the Head Over Heels Series!!

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- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 762 KB | Expected Release Date: July 28, 2014 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Indulgence | Obtained: Sizzling PR

"Resisting the Musician" [Head Over Heels Series, Book 1] by Ally Blake

Author's Book Description : A secret. A song. A seductive blonde.

Bridal shoe company owner Lori Hanover is in way over her head. First, her designer sister has fallen head over heels for the rock star fiancĂ© of a client – talk about bad PR! Now her business is falling apart. Lori’s only hope in saving her company is making the world believe it was true love, even if she’s not so sure herself. Her best bet? A song. For this she turns to the most frustrating musical recluse in America, Dash Mills, a man who could pass for Thor’s sexier brother. And even though this former rock superstar agrees to help, it comes at a price...

When Lori agrees to Dash’s terms, he thinks she’s the one in for a challenge. But the more time he spends with this spitfire bombshell, the more tempted he is to play her—in more ways than one. But Dash left behind the rock and roll life for a reason. And seductive as Lori may be, if she drags him back into that world, this time he won’t forgive himself...or her.

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From the outside, the guys in the rock band The Rift seem have it all; hit records, loads of cash, and mad sex appeal.

But one thing none of them has is a good woman to come home to. That is until a song, a recipe, and a camera send the bad boys of rock falling head over heels.


My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! This is a novel full of misconception! As both Dash and Lori are stilling dealing with major issues from their pasts, when they meet they place the misconceptions they have on each other. Yet, as they get to know one another throughout their "music lessons," they work through those misconceptions and loose their hearts to each other in the process.

A very intense novel because of how Dash and Lori are portrayed as being, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked them as characters. Apart they've found lives and passions that they have grown accustomed too, and love. While being together they learn that no matter how much they've achieved thus far in their lives, there was something always missing and until their lives were thrown together, they weren't aware of what or whom they were missing.

However, I will say that at times I found this novel to be a struggle to get through. Yet, I'm not really sure of why it was a struggle just that I felt the dialog dragging here and there.

Nevertheless, I did like how this novel starts out for this series. I know it could have gone in many directions with its serious storylines but I liked how Ms. Blake worked through its intensity and quick twists with a sarcastic humor and spicy romance that was hard to ignore.

I recommend this novel and series to anyone who enjoys intense contemporary romances!!

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Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: "Resisting the Musician" coming soon... | Resisting the Musician - Overview & Excerpt


Authors' Series Extras : Head Over Heels Series Facebook Page


Book Teaser(s) :
She frowned down at her skirt, flicking frantic fingers at the smears of slobber. “Those dogs of yours are brats.”
“Nah,” he drawled. “They’re adorable. Ask ’em.”
“Jagger and Bowie, though, seriously?” she said, walking backward along the porch in the hopes he’d hurry up.
“You’ve got something against my mates Mick and Dave?” he asked, his long slow strides still catching up quick enough.
“You actually know them?” Okay, so she didn’t get time to listen to music nowadays unless Mack played some song in the car his daughters liked, but come on, the Stones? Paint It Black had practically been her theme song in high school.
“Never met ’em.” His smile started in his eyes and ended in her toes.
Hating the fact that her cheeks warmed at having fallen for his pretense, she said, “Then why not Sonny and Cher? The Captain and Tennille? Kenny and Dolly?”
“The dogs are both male for one thing,” he said, then shut her up with a press of his hands at her waist as he spun her about and gave her a little shove toward the front door, leaving palm-shaped burns through the diaphanous layers of her frilly top when he let her go. ~ within Chapter 3
She pursed her lips and took a long deep breath in and out. Her version of chilling, he expected. While he felt anything but chilled by the glossy pink pout, the light gleaming off the curves of her long legs, the way her dress kept threatening to fall from over the rise of her shoulder.
Little Dash came to the party. “Down boy,” Big Dash muttered.
Lori’s gaze searched for his huskies, who were once again off somewhere else and of no help to him at all.
“Coming?” he asked, voice like he’d taken a hit to the windpipe. ~ within Chapter 4
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Ally, then please check out her website.



Book Excerpt :

His rumpled T-shirt lifted at his belly to reveal a happy trail and the fact that the top two buttons of his jeans had been left undone, as if he’d rolled out of bed, tugged them on, and headed off into the wilderness.
Also leaving her with the pretty sound impression that he wore nothing underneath.
When Callie had mentioned meeting Jake’s illusive reclusive ex-band-mate a few weeks before, Lori had briefly imagined an overweight, overly-tattooed guy who reeked of bourbon and past glory.
Instead, she’d found Thor.



About the Author :

Australian writer Ally Blake is a redhead, a footy fan, a devotee of the language of Aaron Sorkin; she is addicted to stationery and M&Ms and weak in the face of Italians and fire-fighters and a firm believer in love, luck, and fairies. She is also a best-selling author with more than twenty-five fun, flirty romance novels under her belt with over three million copies of her books sold worldwide. For Ally's take on life, writing, and other fancy stuff, head to www.allyblake.com.



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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Teaser Tuesdays: Unintentional Virgin


"Unintentional Virgin" by A. J. Bennett -- MY REVIEW

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Monday, July 28, 2014

Feasted On: Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride by Kate Hardy

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 256; Kindle Edition - File Size: 299 KB | Expected Release Date: August 1, 2014 | Publisher: Harlequin : Romance | Obtained: NetGalley

"Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride" by Kate Hardy

Authors' Book Description : A royal surprise!

One look into the stranger's dark, mysterious eyes and Indigo Moran knows she's made a mistake in taking his picture. But who does he think he is? A prince? That night Indigo discovers that's exactly who he is: Crown Prince Lorenzo Torelli of Melvante.

To Lorenzo, duty lies with his country—he can't offer Indigo forever. The trouble is...once he's kissed her, one unforgettable night will never be enough. And now Indigo's little secret is about to turn his carefully ordered world upside down!

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!!! Another Cinderella-esque novel shoots for the stars and soars!! Indigo and Lorenzo meet while staying at a mutual friends' house, during their time there they get to know each other, agree to a short "mad" affair together while staying there, and unknowingly fall in love. Yet, because of Indigo's past and a big mistake she made, Indigo doesn't feel worthy of carrying on their relationship after their agree end date. Therefore, Lorenzo sets out to prove that while it wont be easy where Indigo belongs is to be with him. Luckily, fate agrees with Lorenzo too...

Ever since I read the Author's Book Description I have wanted to read it, so I'm lucky that it met my expectations so much that I completed it in one day! The buildup to this novel, about how they get to know one another, I believe was my favorite part because those chapters prove how alike they are while wrapping you into their romance. In truth, the only trouble I had deal with at times was Indigo's stubborn streak.

Nevertheless, I just couldn't get enough of Lorenzo and Indigo together. Their easy banter and common backgrounds were just the icing of why I liked them as a couple. Plus, I feel for Lorenzo too. Who wouldn't wish to have a man fight so hard to prove that you’re thinking wrong, so he would be able to keep you in his life? I definitely would want a man like Lorenzo! =0)

I recommend this novel to anyone who likes contemporary fairy-tale romances!

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Author's Novel Extras : Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride - Overview & Excerpt

Book Teaser(s) :
'Would you sit for me?'
He blinked. 'Sit for you?'
'So I can draw you.'
He'd already worked that out. 'Why?'
She spread her hands. 'Because you look like an angel.'
Heat spread through him. Was this her way of telling him that she was attracted to him? Did she feel the same weird pull that he did? 'An angel?' He knew he was parroting what she said, but he didn't care if he sounded dim. He needed to find out where this was going.
'Or a medieval prince.'
That was rather closer to home. Though he thought her ignorance about his identity was totally genuine. ~ within Chapter 2

For more information on this book and/or any other books by Kate, then please check out her website.

Disappointmentville: Seattle Wolf Pack Series, Book 3

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 1125 KB | Expected Release Date: July 28, 2014 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Covet | Obtained: Entangled Publishing

"So I Married a Werewolf" [Seattle Wolf Pack Series, Book 3] by Kristin Miller

Author's Book Description : Carter Griffin, enforcing officer for the Seattle Wolf Pack, has a problem. He's been offered the promotion of his dreams...if he can find a wife to prove he's over his playboy ways. But Carter's already walked the matrimonial road and bought the stinkin' T-shirt. Besides, a werewolf only gets one fated mate. Been there, done that.

All werewolf dog trainer Faith Hamilton wants to do is earn enough green stuff to put her younger brother through college. Okay, okay, so she also totally wants Carter, her sexy next-door neighbor, to look at her as more than a friend. It's too bad size 12 and plain isn't his type. At all.

The two friends strike a deal to help one another out. They must face a variety of challenges from a psycho ex-girlfriend to a Yorkie with a shoe fetish...and that pesky problem of only having one-fated mate in a lifetime. Will a relationship ruin their friendship…or spark a love neither anticipated?

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars. This quirky werewolf romance was so cute I couldn't help but root for Carter & Faith. I thoroughly enjoyed their easy banter, learning about Luminaries, and reading about their love story. It was sweet.

Yet, because of just how sweet it was, it dragged a lot towards the end. In addition, even though I liked how their relationship played out, the intensity of this novel is more hyped then it needs to be, as I kept "waiting for the next shoe to drop" (like Faith getting attacked or something) which never happened. It left me a bit disappointed to see that the ending (while good) wrapped up a bit to perfectly for me.

Therefore, I recommend this novel to those who are fans of this series and/or Ms. Miller.

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Author's Series Extras : Emerging from the writing cave | Early taste of Seattle Wolf Pack #2! | Seattle Wolf Pack #2 has a title! | COVER REVEAL for FOUR WEDDINGS AND A WEREWOLF

Book Teaser(s) :
“I think they dropped off the wrong animal,” he said. “That’s a rat!”
“No, it’s a teacup. They’re supposed to be this small.” Laughing, Faith fought to control the black-and-white ball of fur. “This guy doesn’t seem to want to be held.”
Gently, she set the dog down. It scurried to Carter’s side like its fur was on fire, and latched onto the tip of his boot. It pumped furiously, its petite backside doing an erratic version of the Humpty Dance.
What the hell?” Carter gave the dog a little shake. “Run all the way over here for a quick hump?”
The puppy wouldn’t shake off.
“Looks like he likes you,” Faith said. “Must be those rugged good looks you were talking about.”
“Shut.” Carter wiggled his foot around. “Up.” ~ within Chapter 6

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Kristin, then please check out her website.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Made the Grade: Women Behind the Badge Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 1143 KB | Release Date: July 18, 2014 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Kym Roberts

"Handled By Officer" [Women Behind the Badge Series, Book 1] by Kym Roberts

Author's Book Description : Recruit officer Kiley Gibbons has walked in her twin sister’s shadow her entire life—born two minutes after, she’s five inches shorter with curls gone wild and the exact opposite of her outgoing, athletic sister. But that’s exactly why she’s the one woman who caught Walt Raynham’s eye, and threatens his future in the tactical unit.

Officer Raynham is everything Kiley needs to distract her from the daily grind at the police academy, too bad his drop dead gorgeous body is wearing the uniform of her boss. And when the academy is finally behind her, Kiley must find the strength to walk away from the man she shouldn’t touch.

But when her friend’s death leaves Kiley with two children to raise and a custody battle she just might lose, there’s only one man strong enough to step in and fill the role of her fiancĂ©. Now Kiley’s not sure she wants to resist the temptation Walt causes, and he’s not so sure a family would be such a bad thing. Together, they discover love and an engagement of convenience could be unstoppable force for happily ever-after...until a killer has another idea that may cost them everything they didn’t want.

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! This novel spans over a period of about three years. It starts out at the academy which is where Kiley and Walt meet, then evolves to how they can deal with their undeniable lust for each other and everything they strive for in their futures too. Yet when tragedy strikes them both and life throws them together for good, will they find that they'll be able to make everything work out for the best or will someone and circumstance come between them?

Through out this novel you can tell that Kiley and Walt are meant for each other. They have an instantaneous connection that is hard for them to resist. While even though their timing is off for a few years fate brings them together in the end.

In truth, I'm surprised at how this novel was laid out. It's not laid out in a bad way, but because of how it's spaced at times I wasn't sure, really, where this novel would lead. Nevertheless, I liked how once they finally come together in the end because once they do it turns into a whorl-wind type of romance for them, while they are in the middle of one major crisis after another.

The only thing that was hard for me to understand was the last chapter. I mean I got the meaning of it by the last few sentences and liked the symbolism, but the way that chapter begins it made me think something completely different which in turn made me a little confused at first.

Overall, though, I really liked this novel and thought it made a good beginning to what seems to be an exciting series.

I recommend it to anyone who enjoys mysterious contemporary romances!

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Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: Handled By Officer

Book Teaser(s) :
“Recruit Gibbons?”
“Yes, sir!” Her breath hit his cheeks as she yelled with more force than he’d expected.
Walt denied the smile tugging at his mouth. “This is a private conversation between the two of us. Is that understood?”
“Ye—” Her voice faltered. Her eyes focused, perused his entire face as she tried to decide how to answer his question.
He lowered his voice even further. “I called you forward so that your entire squad couldn’t hear us. Okay?”
She nodded, her expression lost in uncertainty.
“Good.” He tried to remain focused on her eyes, but when she bit her lip with apprehension, he couldn’t help but let his gaze stray to the pink, delicate mouth he wanted to devour.
She cleared her throat and forcefully swallowed, bringing Walt back to the present. “No matter what Sgt. McCain says, do not cut your hair,” he ordered.
“But—”
Walt didn’t let her finish. “It’s a test of your personal strength. Don’t buckle. Is that understood?”
“Yes ... yes, sir,” she stammered as she looked for his lack of sincerity.
Walt made sure all she saw was the serious expression of an officer looking out for her best interest.
“Thank you, sir.” ~ within Chapter 3
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Kym, then please check out her website.



About the Author :

Three career paths resonated for Kym during her early childhood: a detective, an investigative reporter, and...a nun. Being a nun, however, dropped by the wayside when she became aware of boys—they were the spice of life she couldn’t deny.

In high school her path was forged when she took her first job at a dry cleaners and met every cop in town, especially the lone female police officer in patrol. From that point on there was no stopping Kym’s pursuit of a career in law enforcement—even if she had to duct tape rolls of coins to her waist to meet the weight requirements to be hired.

Kym followed her dream and became a detective that fulfilled her desire to be an investigative reporter, with one extra perk—a badge. Promoted to sergeant Kym spent the majority of her career in SVU. She retired from the job reluctantly when her husband drug her kicking and screaming to another state, but writing continued to call her name, at least in her head.




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