Book Tour Beautiful Chances by Alicia Rae

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Title:   Beautiful Chances

Author:  Alicia Rae

Genre: Contemporary Romance 18 & up

Publication Date:  September 10, 2013 

Cover Designed By:  Okay Creations

Event organized by: Literati Author Services, Inc.

Synopsis

After losing her parents and sister in a tragic car accident, Lily distances herself from those still around her. As she solely focuses on her work, she refuses to form any emotional attachments in fear of struggling through another unbearable loss.

…until Kyle enters her life with his possessive and overbearing personality. Instead of running, Lily finds herself drawn to him. Helping her on a path to healing, Kyle stands by her side and lends her his strength.

A bond is formed, but it is tested when the unthinkable happens.

Can taking a chance on love conquer all?

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Goodreads

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18157092-beautiful-chances

Buy Links

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My Review

Twenty four year old Lily Tidsdale lives in an ocean front cottage on Sanibel Island, Florida. She has for three years, she needs time and space away from everyone. She has a few friends one being Luke who works in the pizza place, he's her best friend, not even Luke knows her story.

Lilys a writer and loves photography as a hobby.  She spends her days on the beach writing every day till the sun goes down. This  is where she first sees him, and he's looking right at her.

"I decided to give my fingers a break when I felt it-that sense of someone watching from a distance.  I glanced up and came eye-to-eye with a man sitting on the beach. His intense stare was fixated on me, like a hawk.  My pulse quickened uncontrollably"

Lily waves at this gorgeous man.  And he comes over and introduces himself " Hi. I'm Kyle...Kyle Madison" Lily feels drawn to him which scares her she's NEVER felt like this. a few days later Lily is on the beach writing and when the sun starts setting she stays to take pictures, were she falls asleep.

"I felt like I was walking on a cloud when a voice whispered in my ear. I turned my head to nuzzle into the warmth to evade the breeze, and inhaled the most intoxicating male scent"

Lily and Kyle start spending some time together going on a few dates. When Lily gets her first letter from a fan....

Ok girls, get ready for a hot alpha boyfriend in the form of Kyle Madison.....
I loved this story, everything about it. This is another one to add to your TBR list. Alicia Rae does a fabulous job with this story it leaves you wanting more.

The characters pull you in.  I love the cover. The story is believable and you can picture everything about the settings. I loved it.

This gets 5/5 stars and 1/5 for movie moments.

 

 

About The Author

 

 

Alicia Rae is a Contemporary Romance Author who lives in Dekalb, Illinois, with her husband and three beautiful boys. Alicia has a passion for reading all types of romance, writing to bring a story to life, and photography.

Thank you to my dear sister, Kels, who showed me a few years ago how much I truly missed reading. And to my loving husband, for not throwing away my Nook, and planting the seed of writing into my mind. I am forever grateful. Xo

Readers, words cannot thank you enough for supporting me along this incredible journey. I hope you enjoy my novels as much as I do writing them. I thank each and every one of you.

Believe in yourself and follow your dreams…

 

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Give Me Strength by Kate McCarthy

Girls watch out for this book tour coming here tomorrow.

Book Tour Give Me Strength By Kate McCarthy

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Title:   Give Me Strength (Give Me #2)

Author:  Kate McCarthy
Genre: Romantic Suspense 18+
Publication Date:  September 16, 2013
Cover Designed By:  Cover Design:  Okay Creations
Event organized by: Literati Author Services, Inc.

Synopsis

Quinn Salisbury doesn't think she's cut out for this whole living thing. Even as a young girl she struggled. Just when she thinks she's found a way to leave her violent past behind her, the only thing that's kept her going is ripped away, leaving her damaged and heartbroken.

Four years later, she is slowly rebuilding her life and lands a job as an assistant band manager to Jamieson, the hot new Australian act climbing their way to the top of the charts. There she meets Travis Valentine, the charismatic older brother of her boss, Mac.

From his commanding charm to his confidence and passion, Travis is everything Quinn believes is too good for her, and despite her apprehension, she finds their attraction undeniable and intense.

When her past resurfaces, it complicates their relationship. Instead of reaching out for help, Quinn pushes Travis away, until a staggering secret is revealed that leaves her fighting for her very life.

Torn between running and opening her heart to the man determined to have her, can Quinn find the strength within herself to fight for her future?

Goodreads

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My Review

I received an arc copy of Give Me Strength.

Quinn and Lucy are best friends, they've been through a lot together. Quinn doesn't go out drinking like girls her age. One night Lucy takes Quinn out clubbing. Quinn doesn't want to go but knows she needs to get back to the land of the living. While out she meets a gorgeous stranger. Who stirs an interest in her that's long been buried. Quinns Instinct is to run, but the stranger follows her out of the club and gets into a taxi with her to take her home. Only they end up at his home were they cant keep there hands off each other. The next day Quinn leaves before he wakes.

Quinn applies for a job being part of the team for an upcoming rock band. Who are like one big family. Something Quinns never had. Here Quinn discovers the handsome stranger is called Travis and is the brother of her boss Mac. Quinn and Travis are attracted to each other, and end up getting together. But someones watching and things take a turn.

Ok Girls, You know I don't do spoilers this is no different. I know it sounds a bit cryptic but I CANT say to much with fear of ruining a tiny bit of it. This is the book you need to get. I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. This one is coming with a warning *** The Supplies(lockable room, do-not disturb sign) need to come out, also contains hot, hunky men*** I loved Everything about this book. The characters, The pace.

It constantly keeps  you enthralled. you want to keep reading. Kate does a fabulous job with this book. Kate thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this. I am looking forward to reading more.  

This book gets 5/5 stars, and 5/5 for movie moments.

About the Author

Kate McCarthy grew up in a small town outside of Port Macquarie, Australia. Raised in a house just a short walk to the beach, Kate enjoyed the peaceful, relaxed atmosphere and friendships that come from being raised in a friendly, small town area.

She now resides in Brisbane, Australia, a city in the state of Queensland where she works as an accountant, along with a sideline wedding cake business and her writing.

She is married with two children, has two dogs and house in the suburbs, and a pile of friends and family dotted all over the country that help keep her sane.

When she’s not busy running after naughty kids, filthy dogs, crunching numbers, piping buttercream and writing books, you can find her curled up in bed in the early hours of the morning reading new books and re-reading old favourites. Her favourite books are the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward in which she longs to eventually join the brotherhood and change her name to Phierce Mutha.

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Book Blitz The Courtlight Series By Terah Edun

BOOK 1

Sworn to Raise by Terah Edun
Publication date: April 10th 2013
by Amazon Digital
Genre: YA Fantasy

Synopsis:

Seventeen-year-old Ciardis has grown up in poverty, a cleaner in a small vale on the outskirts of the kingdom. But beneath her kingdom’s seemingly idyllic surface lies a  hidden secret. Whispers of an inept crown Prince are growing ever louder—intensified by the five year anniversary of the soulbond initiations.

Amidst scandalous whispers, Ciardis finds herself chosen to train for the Companion’s Guild. She leaves her home and sets off on a personal journey to become a Court Companion. A position she’d never thought possible for a lowly servant to obtain, she must prove that she has the skills to attract a Patron.

But she must master those skills quickly. If the legends are true, only Ciardis can harness the power to raise a Prince in an Imperial Court sworn to bring him down.

This sensational series debut melds intricate storylines with remarkable characters and unforgettable magic. Sworn To Raise is ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore, Michelle Sagara, and Maria Snyder.

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16061083-sworn-to-raise

Purchase: 

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Excerpt

A night wolf came barreling out of the forest, snarling and white teeth bared in the moonlight. It hit Meres—or, rather, it tried to. His sword gleamed as it arced through the air to slice into the night wolf’s chest. The wolf howled in pain and kept coming. Two others emerged from the trees and ranged around their small group, preparing to attack. Meres began to speak, not in the language of humans but in the language of beasts.

He was trying to reason with the wolves. It wasn’t working.

Vana edged forward. “Alexandra, take the one closest to you. I’ll take care of the other two.”

Vana gathered magic and shot the arrow in her bow. It split in two. Not when it hit its target, but before. The split arrow had reformed into two perfect arrows. One arrow angled left and the other angled right to target the two remaining night wolves. Ciardis was expecting the arrows to inflict a small wound on the large wolves. They were the size of horses, with heads as large as oxen’s heads. She didn’t think they’d go down easy. She was wrong.

The wolves were thrown back into the woods. Ciardis heard distinct thumps and yelps as they landed. Without pause, Vana knocked a second arrow as she waited for them to return.

 

 

Book 2

 

Sworn to Transfer by Terah Edun
Publication date: September 20th 2013
by Amazon Digital
Genre: YA Fantasy

Synopsis:

Eighteen-year-old companion trainee Ciardis Weathervane has won the friendship of the royal heir and saved his claim to the throne. Yet her interference in the inheritance rights leaves more harm done than good. With the death of the Princess Heir, the Ameles forest - the home of the kith, is dying.


The inhabitants of the forest, magic-wielding non-humans, are defiant. They have not forgotten their long struggles nor are they content to watch as the last of their lands perish. As humans begin to die in gruesome deaths, the Emperor dispatches the royal heir to the forests with the solution to the kith concerns.

With enemies closing ranks in Sandrin, Ciardis can little afford to leave the city’s nest of vipers to take on a new task. But she’s given no choice when her loyalty to the crown and courts are called into question.

To keep the Companions’ Guild happy and the favor of the Imperial Court, Ciardis will be tested in frightening new ways, especially when she’s faced with an obstacle that could risk the lives of her friends and the family she never thought she had.

This second novel continues the story of Ciardis Weathervane from Sworn To Raise.

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17564270-sworn-to-transfer

Purchase  

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About the Author

 

 

 

Terah Edun is an international development professional and author/lover of all things Young Adult Fantasy fiction. She is a native Georgian, adoptive Washingtonian, unrepentant expat currently living in South Sudan, brilliant dreamer, lover of dogs and not-so-closet geek. Her first novel, Red Madrassa, was released on November 8th and her second novel, Sworn to Raise, comes out in April 2013.

Author Links:

Website: http://teedun.com/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6517970.Terah_Edun

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerahEdunAuthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/terahedun

 

 

 

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1 Ebook copy of EITHER  Sworn to Raise or Sworn to Transfer your choice pick one. The prize will be sent out after October 21st. head over to my giveaway page for this one.

 

Cover Reveal One To Hold By Tia Louise

One to Hold by Tia Louise

Publication date: October 2013
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:

WARNING: Sexual content and strong language. For mature readers (18+) only!

Derek Alexander is an ex-Marine, ex-cop, and the top investigator in his field. Melissa Jones is a small-town girl trying to escape a troubled past.

When the two intersect in a bar in Arizona, their sexual chemistry is off the charts. But what is revealed during their "one week stand" only complicates matters.

Because she'll do everything in her power to get away from the past, but he'll do everything he can to hold her.

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18306388-one-to-hold

Book Blitz Sia by Josh Grayson

Sia by Josh Grayson
Publication date: November 20th 2013
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult

Synopsis:

When seventeen-year-old Sia wakes up on a park bench, she has no idea who or where she is. Yet after a week of being homeless, she’s reunited with her family. At school, she’s powerful and popular. At home, she’s wealthy beyond her dreams. But she quickly realizes her perfect life is a lie. Her family is falling apart and her friends are snobby, cruel and plastic. Worse yet, she discovers she was the cruelest one. Mortified by her past, she embarks on a journey of redemption and falls for Kyle, the “geek” she once tormented. Yet all the time she wonders if, when her memories return, she’ll become the bully she was before…and if she’ll lose Kyle.

 

Excerpt

I reach my locker and just start unlocking it when Kyle stops beside me. He’s dressed comfortably in faded jeans and a black t-shirt with a yellow Batman logo on it.

I smile broadly. “Hey.” It's hard to describe just how good I feel, seeing him there. Yet I don’t miss the stunned expressions on Amber and Stacy’s faces, or how they spin towards each other to whisper something. In Amber’s world, Kyle is a loser, so I’m sure their words aren’t pleasant.

I turn my back to them.

“Hey,” he replies. He keeps his eyes purposefully away from the other girls. So he knows, I think. What must that feel like, knowing people are looking down on you? Saying cruel things? He doesn’t deserve this.

But he doesn't appear to care. He leans casually against the locker beside me. “Just thought I’d tell you I saw Carol this morning at the soup kitchen.”

I drop my lock and give him my full attention. “You did? Was she okay?”

He nods, grinning at my reaction. I can’t help thinking how much I like his smile. It's warm and genuine, and makes his grass-green eyes sparkle like emeralds. “Yeah. I told her hi for you. She said she can meet you at Elysian Park after school if you want to talk.”

“Awesome, Kyle! Thank you so much!” I throw my arms around his neck without thinking.

After only a slight hesitation, he hugs me back. I breathe in his delicious cinnamon scent, then let go reluctantly and back away. “Oh, I almost forgot. I have your sweater in my—”

Before I can finish, Duke charges in like a bull and slams Kyle into the lockers. “What do you think you’re doing, geek?” he roars. “You keep your floury hands off my girl, doughboy. She’s mine.”

Kyle pushes back, pressing his hands against Duke’s broad chest. “Get off me, Duke.”

But Duke isn't finished. He jams his forearm against Kyle’s neck, suffocating him.

Kyle’s fingers clutch at Duke’s arm as he struggles to break free.

I shove at him. “Duke! Let go!” my shouts echo in the hallway, but even with all my strength, I can’t move him.

“Back off, Sia. I’ll take care of this twerp,” Duke snarls. “He needs to learn a lesson. Nobody touches my girl!”

“That’s right!” Stacy chimes in from behind them. “Sia belongs to Duke!”

I belong to Duke? The nerve of these people!

The two girls press against each as they watch the action. Amber is smiling like a satisfied cat, obviously relishing the moment.

I'm so busy trying to rip Duke’s arm off Kyle's throat that I don't hear Mr. Barrow coming up from behind us. “Duke, would you mind letting go of Kyle? We don’t condone murder in our hallways.”

Finally, Duke drops his arm. But his furious stare remains glued to Kyle’s face.

Kyle stares back, his eyes dark with hate and humiliation. He doesn't bother swiping back the thick brown bangs that have fallen over his forehead during the struggle. “You have nothing to worry about, Duke,” he chokes out. “I’d never go out with a girl like Sia anyway. She’s your type. Not mine.” With that, he walks away, rubbing his throat.

I watch his back as he is swallowed up by the crowds in the hall. The sea of backpacks and t-shirts blur as my eyes fill with tears. It shouldn’t hurt so much, I think. I barely know him. And yet it does hurt. A lot. Like a fist squeezing my heart.

 

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18070248-sia?ac=1

 

About the Author

 

 

Josh Grayson was born in Mexico, raised in Massachusetts, and now lives in Martinsville, Virginia. It was his move to the South that stirred his imagination and gave him the courage to start writing. During his free time, Josh enjoys reading, jogging, swimming, and watching YouTube videos.

Josh currently works as a medical driver, shuttling people all over Virginia and North Carolina. He has also worked as a machinist, film sales rep, administrative assistant, and telemarketer (he apologizes if he called you).

Sia is his debut YA novel.


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