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Blurb from the book: The Guardian Duke is award-winning novelist Jamie Carie's most exciting story yet, a uniquely arranged Regency-era romantic adventure where hero and heroine know each other through written letters but have yet to meet. Gabriel,the Duke of St. Easton, is ordered by the King to take guardianship over Lady Alexandria Featherstone whose parents are presumed dead after failing to return from a high profile treasure hunt. But Alexandria ignores this royal reassignment, believing her parents are still alive and duly following clues that may lead to their whereabouts. Gabriel, pressured by what are actually the King's ulterior motives, pursues her across windswept England and the rolling green hills of Ireland but is always one step behind. When they do meet, the search for earthly treasure will pale in comparison to what God has planned for both of them. My Review: I was swept away into this regency novel about the Duke of St. Easton and his trials along w

Blurb from the book: Jaded rock star, Demetri Daniels, is in Hell — also known as Seaside, Oregon. Sent to rehab after nearly getting himself killed last year, his record company wants nothing more than for him to lay low, away from the limelight. Irritated and more alone than he’s ever been in his life, Demetri tries desperately to rebuild his shattered reputation as a drug addict and player, which proves to be difficult when he meets Alyssa. Alyssa is everything he should stay away from. She’s beautiful, smart, but above all else, she’s damaged. And one thing Demetri has learned is two broken hearts don’t equal a whole. In the end, he has to decide if he can rise above the life he’s created in learning from his past mistakes, or fall into the darkness of his choices. My Review: I must confess that this is book two in The Seaside Series and I have not read book one.  However, I didn't feel like I couldn't understand what was going on nor did I feel lost.  If an

Blurb from the book: Life as a teenager is never easy. But for Natalee Murray, things have just gotten way more difficult. Bored with life, she can't wait to graduate high school and get out of town, especially considering the famous band members from AD2 suddenly start attending her school, making her once boring life, absolutely insane. It starts with a pen. A single brush of fingers, and she is captivated. But Alec and Demetri have a dark secret, one that could shatter their reputations and Natalee's heart. What do you do when one guy paints your life with color while the other infuses your soul with passion? How do you choose when your heart is divided? *This is a New Adult/Mature YA. Minor swearing and drug usage. My Review: I actually read Pull, the second book in The Seaside series first.  It was so amazing that I had to go back and read the first book, Tear.  I was already acquainted with the characters since I read the second book first, but I didn'

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Blurb from the book: Ensuring her company's success is Debra Laurie's life. But when she goes undercover to investigate a failing hotel in southern New Zealand, she finds her confidence crumbling. Masquerading as a waitress is a disaster--especially when the hotel's assistant manager is a former rugby star she once had a crush on. Jase McEwan is struggling to keep the hotel afloat. An unpredictable manager, ridiculous demands from the head office, and employee unrest are problems enough. Now a haughty new waitress is causing mayhem in the restaurant--and in his heart. Determined to be impartial, Debra sets out to discover if Jase is responsible for the hotel's drastic situation. But the more she investigates, the more she likes his work--and the more their attraction sizzles. Before long, Jase has turned Debra's world upside-down. But what happens when he learns the new waitress is really his CEO? My Review: I loved Debra and Jake's characters!  T

Blurb from the short story: Leroux has spent his life having everything handed to him – everything except the hand of the alluring Beauty, which he covets above all else. When Beauty is “kidnapped” by a Beast, Leroux sets out to reclaim what he feels is rightfully his from the frightful monster, but when the unexpected occurs, Leroux discovers that not all monsters take the form of a Beast.  A fast-paced, reflective Fairy-Tale retelling in the tradition of the Grimm’s Tales, The Beauty of the Beast is a dark visit to the land of possibilities.  My Review: When I first started reading I was a bit confused on who was who, but once I backtracked  and figured it out, I literally flew through this short story (approx. 26 pages).  I know it is a short story, but I  felt like we didn't really get to know Beauty well enough.  However, it did seem fitting since this version is truly about Leroux, the Gaston of this re-telling.  I loved the author's take on him and her insig

Blog Tour Schedule Poison Me by Cami Checketts Jake Merrill was raised by his grandmother, Ruby, and her hilarious friends. After a suspicious death at the retirement home where Ruby lives, she enlists Jake and Chanel, the beautiful activities director, to help her find the killer. But secrets Ruby has kept for decades threaten her family and the man she’s always loved but could never have. Chanel’s unstable ex-boyfriend, a presumably dead relative, and vicious criminals add to the confusion. Time is running out as Jake, Chanel, and Ruby desperately search for clues to solve the murders and fight to save those they love. Praise for Poison Me Poison Me made me laugh out loud and thoroughly enjoy myself. I wish I had a friend like Ruby! Snappy dialogue, romance, and a strong sense of family made this book well worth reading. Rachel Ann Nunes , bestselling author of Line of Fire and Before I Say Goodbye My Review: Posion Me grabbed my attention from the

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I would like to thank  I Am A Reader Not A Writer , Books Complete Me & Author Cindy Thomas for hosting this giveaway hop!  Up for giveaway today is an ebook of author Beth Carpenter's novel, Shades of Sedona!  A big thank you to Beth for donating a copy of her book!  Here is the gorgeous cover! Blurb from the book: “It’s just as easy to fall in love with a rich man as a poor man.” After a disastrous first marriage, Rebecca took that advice to heart. Two husbands later, Rebecca is now a woman of independent means and still beautiful. She decides to build a home in Sedona to be near her young grandson. However, there are signs that her beauty can’t last forever, and the opportunity to reel in one  more wealthy husband seems too good to pass up.  Dan is a man living with regrets. Despite his thriving business, his past keeps him alone and he’s fine with that, at least until Rebecca comes into his life. Still, her plans obviously don’t include him, a

Shadow Eyes  Synopsis Iris Kohl lives in a world populated by murky shadows that surround, harass, and entice unsuspecting individuals toward evil.  But she is the only one who can see them.  She’s had this ability to see the shadows, as well as brilliantly glowing light figures, ever since an obscure, tragic incident on her fourteenth birthday three years earlier.  Although she’s learned to cope, the view of her world begins to shift upon the arrival of three mysterious characters.  First, a handsome new teacher whose presence scares away shadows; second, a new friend with an awe-inspiring aura; and third, a mysterious and alluring new student whom Iris has a hard time resisting despite already having a boyfriend. As the shadows invade and terrorize her own life and family, she must ultimately revisit the most horrific event of her life in order to learn her true identity and become the hero she was meant to be. My Journey Becoming an Author Shadow Eyes Blog

Melanie Porter has been dumped—again. When others accuse her of “being in love with being in love,” she agrees to let her best friend, Patti, step in and direct her dating life with The Boyfriend Bylaws. EXCERPT: Rule #1: No giving out your phone number until approved to do so. Rule #2: Must obtain permission to accept any date invitation. Rule #3: No bringing up marriage, kids or the future. Rule #4: No going to first base without authorization. Amended Rule #4: No going to first base, or any other base, without authorization. Rule #5: No scribbling your first name with some guy’s last name. Ever. Rule #6: New rules may be added as Patti Hartley deems necessary. Memorize it, live by it, and happy dating! . . . . “His name is Nick,” I said. “He seems like a total gentleman, not to mention he’s insanely gorgeous. Can I get permission to go on a date with him before he asks me out?” Patti scoffed, stretched her leg out, and reached for her right foot. “No way.

Baked Alaska by Josi S. Kilpack An Alaskan cruise is the setting for amateur detective Sadie Hoffmillers latest adventure. Sadie plans to spend time relaxing with her two grown children, Breanna and Shawn, and her boyfriend, Pete, while enjoying the luxury and cuisine of an elegant cruise ship and helping to plan her daughters upcoming wedding. But even as the crew prepares to leave port, Sadie has suspicions about the voyage ahead and the relationship between her normally easygoing son and a mysterious female passenger he obviously knows but refuses to discuss. When the woman is discovered unconscious during the second night at sea, Sadies apprehension escalates. Over the last few years, Sadie has developed an extreme dislike for secrets and it would seem her son is keeping one from her. *Includes eight new mouthwatering recipes, tested and approved by the official bakers of Sadies Virtual Test Kitchen. My Review: I love the culinary mystery series by Josi Kilpac

Shades of Sedona By Beth Carpenter Blurb from the book: “It’s just as easy to fall in love with a rich man as a poor man.” After a disastrous first marriage, Rebecca took that advice to heart. Two husbands later, Rebecca is now a woman of independent means and still beautiful. She decides to build a home in Sedona to be near her young grandson. However, there are signs that her beauty can’t last forever, and the opportunity to reel in one  more wealthy husband seems too good to pass up.  Dan is a man living with regrets. Despite his thriving business, his past keeps him alone and he’s fine with that, at least until Rebecca comes into his life. Still, her plans obviously don’t include him, and anyway she’s just a client, so why does he care so much?  As Dan and Rebecca work together on her dream house, their friendship grows, but old habits die hard.  Can they overcome the past in order to build a future … together? You can pick up

Blurb from the book: Meg Taylor has never thought of Rainbow Rock, Arizona as home. The daughter of a serial-marrying mother, Meg has lived in many places—and most of them were kinder than this little town where she was the principal’s daughter. She returns after ten years only to help a dear high school friend. Startled by the changes, Meg is pleased to see that her other high school buddy, Little Jimmy McAllister, isn’t little anymore. In fact, he is one of the most attractive men she has ever met. As she finds excuses to spend time with him, their friendship begins to blossom—but Meg has seen marriages come and go and she has no faith in happily ever after. Can Meg let go of doubt, grab on to happiness and ride the rainbow home? My Review: Well, the title of the book did not draw me in and the cover certainly did not either.  However, once I began reading this story I was drawn straight into it and the town of Rainbow Rock.  Where in the world has this book been hid