Blog Tour: Excerpt & Review for Tweet Cute by Emma Lord

Happy release day to Emma Lord! Tweet Cute is live today and I have an excerpt to share with you all! I hope you love this book as much as I did!

Blog Tour: Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway for Sweet Soul (Sweet Home #5) by Tillie Cole

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing this book is. I could write an entire book (no pun intended) about all the things I love. However, I'm going to share a small taste of this book with you in the hopes you'll see and experience the same beauty I did as I was reading. 

Review: Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: August 18th, 2015
Publisher: Atria Books
Synopsis: From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City.

To the Green-eyed Lovebird:

We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House.

You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more.

We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other.

Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding…

I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello.

After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half?

M

Blog Tour: Excerpts, Review, and Giveaway for the Caged Series by Shay Savage

I'm a fairly new reader to Shay Savage. I can totally see why she has legions of fans. I'd say I'm one myself. This series is amazing. It truly packs a punch! Liam & Tria’s gritty love story concludes in RELEASED! The entire series is now available!

Blog Tour: Author Interview, Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway for Just Say Yes by Alyssa Goodnight

I love Alyssa's books and she's back with a new tale full love, laughter, emotion, romance, and a little magic! Check out the excerpt and add this book to your reading list today!

Spotlight Tour: Excerpt, Playlist, and Giveaway for The Heartbreakers (The Heartbreaker Chronicles #1) by Ali Novak

The spotlight tour for Ali Novak's The Heartbreakers continues with more special looks into the book! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Review: Take a Chance On Me (Mirabelle Harbor #1) by Marilyn Brant

Rating: ★★★★ stars
Date published: July 16th, 2015
Publisher: Twelfth Night Publishing
Synopsis: Welcome to Mirabelle Harbor! In this scenic suburb on Chicago’s North Shore, overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan, the Michaelsen family has made their home for generations. Although their parents and grandparents are now gone, siblings Derek, Blake, Sharlene, and the twins—Chandler and Chance—all have fond memories of growing up in town, and most still live there. 

Chance Michaelsen, the youngest member of the family (by two minutes) and the quietest (by far), is a dedicated twenty-eight-year-old personal trainer at the local gym. While he might not say much, Chance has made it clear that he’s not a fan of toxic people, unhealthy habits, or sharing too many of his emotions. With anybody.

Enter Antonia “Nia” Pappayiannis—the prettiest member of the loudest and most overly demonstrative family in town. They’re also the owners of The Gala, a Greek restaurant and bakery known for its decadent pastries and located just a few steps from Chance’s gym. He considers their entire family business to be the enemy of good health, but he can’t quite shake his attraction to Nia, who doesn’t seem nearly as impressed with him or his sculpted physique as most of the women around Mirabelle Harbor. 

Unfortunately, between her doctor’s orders and the interfering ways of Chance’s crazy-making ex-girlfriend, who just happens to be one of Nia’s long-time friends, Chance gets assigned to be Nia’s fitness coach for the month. Pure torture. And if his ex weren’t already causing enough problems, he also has to deal with Nia’s current boyfriend—some hotshot Chicago CEO who talks big but, in Chance’s opinion, is as fake as a Styrofoam barbell. 

The road to romance is going to be a rocky one, and though Nia has her doubts about moving forward, Chance has a well-developed competitive streak and might just be willing to give it a shot...if he can convince her to do the same.

In matters of the heart, would you risk it all? TAKE A CHANCE ON ME, a Mirabelle Harbor story.

**TAKE A CHANCE ON ME is Book 1 in Marilyn Brant’s Mirabelle Harbor series, but this story and all of the contemporary romances in this series can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels.**

Spotlight Tour: Guest Post, Review, and Giveaway for The Heartbreakers (The Hearbreaker Chronicles #1) by Ali Novak

I'm so excited for this book! Check out what Ali has to say about where the idea to write this book came from, and then check out my review and enter the giveaway!

Review: Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: August 11th, 2015
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Synopsis:Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't believe in love-at least not for herself. When she meets wealthy bachelor Joe Travis and mistakes him for a wedding photographer, she has no intention of letting him sweep her off her feet. But Joe is a man who goes after what he wants, and Avery can't resist the temptation of a sexy southern charmer and a hot summer evening.

After a one night stand, however, Avery is determined to keep it from happening again. A man like Joe can only mean trouble for a woman like her, and she can't afford distractions. She's been hired to plan the wedding of the year-a make-or-break event.

But complications start piling up fast, putting the wedding in jeopardy, especially when shocking secrets of the bride come to light. And as Joe makes it clear that he's not going to give up easily, Avery is forced to confront the insecurities and beliefs that stem from a past she would do anything to forget.

The situation reaches a breaking point, and Avery faces the toughest choice of her life. Only by putting her career on the line and risking everything-including her well-guarded heart-will she find out what matters most.

Review: Manwhore +1 by Katy Evans

Rating: ★★★★ 1/2 stars
Date published: July 7th, 2015
Publisher: Gallery Books
Synopsis: The New York Times bestselling author of REAL brings you the second book in a sexy new series…

Billionaire playboy? Check.
Ruthless businessman? Check.
Absolutely sinful? Check.

Malcolm Saint was an assignment. A story. A beautiful, difficult man I was supposed to uncover for a racy exposé.

I intended to reveal him, his secrets, his lifestyle—not let him reveal me. But my head was overtaken by my heart and suddenly nothing could stop me from falling. I fell for him, and I fell hard.

Malcolm Saint is absolute Sin, and I’ve become a hopeless Sinner.

Now that the assignment is over, Saint wants something from me—something unexpected—and I want this wicked playboy’s heart. But how can I prove to the man who trusts no one that I’m worthy of becoming his plus one?

Blog Tour: Review and Giveaway for Under the Spotlight by Angie Stanton

The third Jamieson book is here!  Garrett finally gets his story and I loved it!

Review: The Mistake by Elle Kennedy

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: April 28th, 2015
Publisher: Elle Kennedy
Synopsis: He’s a player in more ways than one… 
 
College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he’ll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he’s worth a second chance.

Now he’s going to need to up his game…
 
After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She’s not a charity case, and she’s not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He’ll have to work for it. This time around, she’ll be the one in the driver’s seat…and she plans on driving him wild. 

Blog Tour: Excerpt and Review from Down the Shore by T. Torrest

T. Torrest never fails to deliver! I've never been to the Jersey Shore, but I really want to go after reading this book! I can't wait to go back for more!

Blog Tour: Excerpt and Review for Intercepted by Emma Hart

The final book in the By His Game series is here and Reid finally get his HEA after some serious drama! Check out the excerpt and enter a chance to win a signed set of the series and more!

Blitz: Excerpt, Playlist, and Giveaway for Erasing Faith by Julie Johnson

I'm over half way through reading this book and I'm loving it! Luckily for you the ebook is free on all retailers through tomorrow!  

Review: Knowing the Score by Kat Latham

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: August 5th, 2013
Publisher: Carina Press
Synopsis: Rugby player Spencer Bailey is determined to win a spot on England's World Cup team. But with a month break before the selectors start watching him, he's eager to have fun with a woman who knows the score: the relationship will end when rugby season begins. The lovely American Caitlyn Sweeney seems perfect for the role of temporary lover, since her visa will run out soon anyway.

Caitlyn works for an international disaster relief organization and can handle the world's worst crises, but she flinches from her own. Her past has left her with a fear of intimacy so deep that she has trouble getting close to anyone—until she meets sexy Spencer. His hot body and easygoing nature are too much for even her to resist.

Neither Caitlyn nor Spencer expects to fall hard for each other. But with their relationship deadline approaching, the old rules of the game seem less important than before…until past secrets surface, challenging everything they thought they knew about each other. 

Review: Near & Far by Nicole Williams

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: July 28th, 2013
Publisher: Nicole Williams
Synopsis: **NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY Bestselling Series**

There’s optimistic. And there’s Jesse Walker.

If he wasn’t so charming, his sunny disposition and incessant grin would get old. Fast.

Falling in love with the broken girl who had at first seemed immune to anything resembling love was the best thing to happen to Jesse since the Walkers adopted him when he was five.

As Jesse’s life continues at the ranch and Rowen begins making her mark in the Seattle art community, they wonder where the middle ground is. Or if there even is one.

As push comes to shove, they’re forced to make choices neither are eager to make, and Jesse and Rowen have to face what their lives might look like without the other.

Can two people with such tragic pasts and different presents expect a promising future together? Whatever the answer, they’ll need a lot more than love to make it.


*Recommended for mature readers due to moderate content and language.* 

Review: Lost & Found by Nicole Williams

Rating: ★★★★★ stars
Date published: May 7th, 2013
Publisher: Nicole Williams
Synopsis: There’s complicated. And there’s Rowen Sterling.

After numbing pain for the past five years with boys, alcohol, and all-around apathy, she finds herself on a Greyhound bus to nowhere Montana the summer after she graduates high school. Her mom agreed to front the bill to Rowen’s dream art school only if Rowen proves she can work hard and stay out of trouble at Willow Springs Ranch. Cooking breakfast at the crack of dawn for a couple dozen ranch hands and mucking out horse stalls are the last things in the world Rowen wants to spend her summer doing.

Until Jesse Walker saunters into her life wearing a pair of painted-on jeans, a cowboy hat, and a grin that makes something in her chest she’d thought was frozen go boom-boom. Jesse’s like no one else, and certainly nothing like her. He’s the bright and shiny to her dark and jaded.

Rowen knows there’s no happily-ever-after for the golden boy and the rebel girl—happily-right-now is a stretch—so she tries to forget and ignore the boy who makes her feel things she’s not sure she’s ready to feel. But the more she pushes him away, the closer he seems to get. The more she convinces herself she doesn’t care, the harder she falls.

When her dark secrets refuse to stay locked behind the walls she’s kept up for years, Rowen realizes it’s not just everyone else she needs to be honest with. It’s herself.