Friday, March 30, 2018

COVER REVEAL -- Sawyer Bennett's ATTICUS!!


Atticus
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: June 12, 2018



Synopsis:

Through the haze of vodka and self-loathing, Hazel Roundtree saw the poor creature lying in a ditch.

One brown eye. One blue.

Covered in mud and crying from pain, the puppy was desperately trying to free itself from a hopeless situation.

She almost kept walking by. She had her own problems and besides… no one had ever stopped to help her.

Who we’re ultimately meant to be is a journey without end, but there’s always a defined start…

Hazel had no idea the dog would be her beginning, her second chance, the miracle she never saw coming. She named him Atticus. He grew up to be a very bad—and completely awesome—dog.

A heart-warming and deliciously funny story about the world’s worst behaved dog and how he taught his human how to love again. Atticus will take the reader on a wild romp of mischievous misadventures in search of a much needed happily ever after.


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About the Author:
Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both.

Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

REVIEW Logan Keys and Nadia Blake IN THE VEIL OF CHAOS GREEK GODS FANTASY (LANDS OF GODS SERIES BOOK 1)



In the Veil of Chaos: Greek Gods Fantasy (Lands of Gods Series Book 1) by [Keys, Logan, Blake, Nadia]


BOOK INFORMATION:

TITLE: In the Veil of Chaos Greek Gods  Fantasy (LANDS OF GODS SERIES BOOK 1) 
SERIES: Lands of Gods 
AUTHOR: Nadia Blake and Logan Keys
GENRE: Romantic Fantasy
PUBLICATION DATE:  February 14, 2018


SYNOPSIS:

He will claim a thousand souls to save her. Hades, King of the Underworld, offers Persephone an escape from death...but it comes at a price.

USA Today Bestselling Author Pauline Creeden - Captivating and beautiful, full of magic and politics. This modern twist on The tale of Hades and Persephone has attitude but is authentic enough for any mythology lover.

If I could give it six stars I would! - Goodreads Review

The loss of Persephone's father brings her two choices, wed the man who murdered her family, or die. But Hades has another plan, one that will bring a sweeter pain than death. But to bring this plan to fruition, the two must face their tragic differences once again... in Marriage.

The King of the Underworld offers the ultimate sacrifice, but the questions is... will she burn for him?

One of the most perilous love stories ever told, the myth of Hades and Persephone is famous for its darkness...but now, a new retelling of their love begins in a world thrown into chaos.

For readers who enjoy epic life or death and forbidden romance with a lot of passion and a touch of magic.


Book order:
In the Veil of Chaos
In the Veil of Shadows
In the Veil of Vengeance
In the Veil of Ruin
In the Veil of Mischief
In the Veil of Sorrow

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REVIEW:
[Flora]

The authors did an excellent job.  This reader really thinks that they did a lot of research for this series.  I mean to know what kind of flowers and colors are associated with each of the gods and goddesses is more than this reader's school taught.  They didn't bring a bunch of gods into the story to confuse the story, but they did add just enough main characters and a few supporting characters.  They developed their backstory enough to make the story flow, but not everything, so this reader wants to read the rest of the books in this series.  
I like that it was not the same old, same old that these characters were more modern political and  social problems.  They speak of the ancient gods which helps in the developing storyline.  The descriptions of the locations are so descriptive this reader could see it.  There's a growing mystery that needs to be solved to save the world and the lives of humans and the gods and goddesses.  There is not explicit sexual language or cursing, but adult situations are involved. The whole story is not long and drawn-out and the backgrounds of each person are explained as the story unfolds and flows seamlessly.  I had no idea that two different authors wrote this.  This reader will need to read the rest of this series to see how the whole thing turns out.

Amazon/Goodreads rating: 4.5/5

In Patti's Imagination rating: 8/10

AUTHOR BIO:

Nadia is a wanderer, lover of fantasy, romance, action, magic, and mystery. When she's not writing, she's casting spells on her husband and thinking up ways to bring more love and light to her family. The proud mother of two kids, she's also the owner of a lovable dog and an ornery cat. If you like her stories, please feel free to visit her on Facebook where she hangs out sporadically or drop her an email.
#1 bestselling horror author Logan Keys is currently working on both her new disaster post-apocalyptic series The Long Fall while also embarking on a romantic fantasy journey into Greek mythology. Sign up for her newsletter www.logansfiction.com click "VIP UPDATES" on the right-hand side of the page

Logan says she's not so much a writer as she is a soothsayer and preparer for those who are still blissfully unaware. Her stories aren’t dystopian but rather a warning for the next generation. When she’s not writing disasters, zombies, vampires, superheroes, and robots, she’s fighting against government over-reach and oligarchy using military tactics mixed with a little bit of poetry. 

Logan’s currently stationed in Kansas with her husband, two kids, and furbaby while starting her voyage into fantasy, but she’s still “keeping it real” and writing futuristic sci-fi on the daily.

Saving imaginary planets one story at a time she says, “My words are my riot.”

RELEASE BLITZ AND GIVEAWAY-- LA Cotton's WICKED LIES!!

 

WICKED LIES (Wicked Bay #3)

RELEASE BLITZ AND GIVEAWAY

BY L A COTTON
The third book in the bestselling YA series from L A Cotton is LIVE!!! 

To celebrate L A Cotton is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card and  a Wicked Bay Bundle (including a signed set of paperbacks and series swag).

BLURB


To the outside world, seventeen-year-old Kyle Stone has it all. A future playing the sport he loves, money and status, and his forever girl by his side. But Kyle’s good at pretending; hiding what he doesn’t want others to see. Because Kyle has secrets, the kind that can change everything.

Pretty, popular, and dating one of Wicked Bay High’s rising football stars, Laurie Davison is living the life most girls only dream about. But behind closed doors, she feels like a fake. Keeping up appearances is exhausting, and the one person she should be able to turn to is the person pushing her away.

They say love conquers all, but lies destroy. And when the truth comes out, hearts don’t only get hurt.

They get ruined.

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Note: Wicked Lies can be read as a standalone but will be better enjoyed when read in series order


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REVIEW

[Janet]
Amazon/Goodreads Rating:  4/5
In Patti's Imagination Rating:  7/10

Wicked Lies is the third book in the Wicked Bay series and just like the other two books, I struggled with the first part of the book. It took  over half of it until I started getting really into the book and the storyline picked up. I was then unable to put it down. This one is Kyle’s and Laurie’s story whereas the first two are Lo’s and Maverick’s story.  It wasn't what I was expecting for the third book, because there are still more to Maverick’s and Lo’s story and I guess we're gonna get that in the fourth book in the series. There were some events that took place that focused on Maverick and Lo and I really miss getting those events from Maverick’s and Lo’s point of view, so hopefully that will be in the fourth book. Other things that I struggled with in this book were the fact that these are 17 and 18 years old rich kids in a Southern California really small town who have eluded to a mystery or lie as the author calls it in the book, but it didn’t add up to why it was such a major mystery/lie, thus the story is stagnated in this area.  The fact that the author is from the UK writing about American teenage kids in California might explain why I feel she doesn't do her research fully enough and uses words and phrases that are not what American teenage kids in California would be saying. There are words that are UK words according to my other book buddies that are from overseas. It takes away from the scenes having to stop and find out. If it wasn't for the last like 40% of the book I would not be able to give it the rating that I am because there is just way too much that I struggled with in the beginning of the book. I will be reading the next book in the series as I understand that will be the more of Lo’s and Maverick’s story and I see how she had more stuff leading up to the fall where I’m assuming the next book will be taking place.  I just hope that it doesn't take me about halfway into the book to really start getting interested in the book but I can say that the second half of her books are over the top wonderful reads allowing me to give it 4 star rating.




   

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Edgy. Angsty. Addictive Romance.

Author of mature young adult and new adult novels, L A is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.

Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find L A immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life.

Monday, March 26, 2018

RELEASE BLITZ -- Katie Ashley's JACOB'S LADDER:ELI!!!

Today we are sharing the release of JACOB'S LADDER: ELI by Katie Ashley. This book is part of the Jacob's Ladder contemporary romance series. You can read the book for FREE in Amazon's Kindle Unlimited.


JACOB'S LADDER: ELI by Katie Ashley

Blurb: 

One wouldn’t expect a sexy-as-sin rocker like Eli Renard to spend time with a woman just as a friend, but that’s exactly what Emersyn Wallace is to him. Just a friend. Even though she’s matured into a beauty, Eli still doesn’t remotely see his childhood pal as a sex-object. When tragedy brings her back into his world, Eli moves mountains to help Emersyn get back onto her feet by finding her a job as a backup singer for Jacob’s Ladder. At first, Eli is thrilled that Emerysn is along on tour, and he sets out to do his best to help her forget her sorrow through a range of crazy friend dates. But after spending so much time with her in such close quarters, Eli finds his feelings beginning to shift. He no longer sees Emersyn as the once awkward young girl he played some of his first songs with. Soon it’s not only his body that reacts to her, but it’s also his heart. He’s about to learn what a dangerous game it is to dry a widow’s tears. After losing her husband and singing partner in a tragic accident, Emersyn Wallace spent the last eight months drowning in a sea of grief. With the bills piling up and her family and friends concerned about her emotional welfare, she reluctantly agrees to join the Jacob’s Ladder’s tour. While recapturing her lost love of singing and performing, she finds both comfort and healing in Eli’s gregarious personality and outrageous sense of humor. But as the anniversary of her husband’s death approaches, she finds herself in turmoil over her new amorous feelings for Eli. Can Eli and Emersyn find the perfect melody to transition from friends to lovers, or will their relationship end out of tune?

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About the Author

Katie Ashley is a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon Best-Selling author of both Indie and Traditionally published books. She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her daughter, Olivia, and her spoiled mutt, Duke. She has a slight obsession with Pinterest, The Golden Girls, Shakespeare, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Scooby-Doo. With a BA in English, a BS in Secondary English Education, and a Masters in Adolescent English Education, she spent eleven years teaching both middle and high school English, as well as a few adjunct college English classes. As of January 2013, she hung up her red pen and expo markers to become a full-time writer. Each and every day she counts her blessings to be able to do her dream job. Although her roots are firmly planted in the red Georgia clay, she loves traveling the country and world to meet readers and hang out with fellow authors. When she’s not writing or chasing down her toddler, you might find her watching reruns of The Golden Girls, reading historical biographies, along with romance novels, or spending way too much time on Facebook.
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RELEASE BLITZ -- JT Authors' SECRETS OF SPRING!!!




Title: Secrets of Spring
Series: Seasons of Jefferson Trilogy #3
Authors: Julie Solano & Tracy Justice
JT Authors
Genre: Young Adult
Release Date: March 26, 2018



Blurb

Secrets!  They’re all I’ve ever known.  Since the night I witnessed the unthinkable, I’ve been forced to live with a hidden identity.  For our safety, we were tucked away in a rural mountain community in Northern California.  For me, the tradeoff was bitter.  Friendships were torn apart.  One young playmate would never be seen again and the other would become a forbidden acquaintance.

As the years passed, our new lives were rebuilt from the ashes of destruction we’d left behind.  For most of my adolescence, my only safe outlets were school and sports.  I became a scholar student and an all-around athlete who surrounded myself only with a tiny circle of my most trusted friends.  Friends that would make living in Jefferson County adventurous, exciting, and unforgettable.

As time passed, my attention shifted beyond my small circle.  My guard dropped, and the All-American star baseball player, Ty Connelly, became my new focus.  He caught my eye and made me forget who I used to be. I became careless, defying the rules set in place for my family’s safety.  To me, he was worth the risk.  He was the one person who had the power to turn my nightmares into dreams.  Dreams of a future where living was possible again and secrets could be forgotten.  Or could they?  


Find out in the exciting conclusion of the Seasons of Jefferson trilogy, Secrets of Spring.






Purchase Links

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Review


[Janet]
Amazon/Goodreads Rating:  5/5
In Patti's Imagination Rating:  10/10

This is the third book in the Seasons of Jefferson series.  I would highly recommend that you read the first two books first.  Yes, this book does run parallel for a good portion to events that have taken place in the first two books, just seeing them from who was a supporting character in those other books point of view.  You can actually read this without the other two, but to fully understand what the group of friends have been through and not to have spoilers it is best to read the other two books prior to this one.  
The authors, who make a great writing duo because you are not able to tell that two people are writing this book, do an excellent job in recapping or refreshing the readers with events that took place from the prior books yet continue to move the story forward.  For this group of high school kids, they have had way more than their share of tragedy, Jenna with even more than her friends are aware of. There is a great amount of suspense in the book and even with figuring a few things out early it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story because I still had to know how it was all going to play out.  Of course, when I was wrong on another situation that was great because they had me fooled making it even better. Again, the authors touch on issues and situations that kids today have to deal with in school and they do a great job in showing that there are consequences for your actions.
I was sad to know that this is the last book in the series.  I guess I always thought there would be four, one for each season and who knows maybe the authors will decide to write another that takes place over the summer with them home from college.




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99c for a limited time

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Author Bios


Julie Solano has lived in far Northern California, nearly her entire life.  She graduated from CSU, Chico, where she majored in Psychology and minored in Child Development.  She later went on to Simpson University where she obtained her multiple subject teaching credential.  Julie enjoys life in the “State of Jefferson,” where she lives with her husband and two children.  As a family, they spend their time tromping around the Marble Mountains and Russian Wilderness.  They also take pleasure in rafting, skiing, snowmobiling, off-roading, campfires, and living it up in the great outdoors.  When she’s not with her family, Julie spends her days teaching next door to her co-author, fellow prankster, and partner in crime, Tracy.  The most recent of their crazy adventures was to take on the challenge of writing this series of novels about what life is like in their neck of the woods. 

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Born and raised in Northern California, Tracy Justice is a wife, mother, and full-time teacher.  She graduated from CSU, Chico, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts.  One of her fondest memories growing up was herding cattle in the Marble Mountains with her family.  She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, riding horses, running, hiking, swimming, and of course reading.  After some encouragement from Julie, she decided to add “Co-author” to her ever-growing bucket list.  She never knew how much fun it would be to write a book with her best friend. She hopes you enjoy reading their third book in the “Seasons of Jefferson Series” as much as she enjoyed writing it with Julie.




Title: What Happens Over Spring Break
Authors: Kimberly Adams, Rochelle Allison, 
Danielle Brenna, Renee Ericson, Lucy Gage,
Amber L. Johnson, Gabriela Lizette, P. Marie,
Vanessa Morse, TK Rapp, Tessa Teevan
Genre: Romance Anthology
Release Date: March 26, 2018



Blurb

Spring Break comes around every year.

It's inevitable.

It’s a time to get away, meet new people, and have some fun. It’s also a chance to behave a little—or a lot—out of character. Especially when it comes to a special someone with gorgeous eyes, a panty-dropping smile, and a backside that demands some serious attention. Those stomach butterflies start flapping their wings, and logic is thrown out the window, leaving room for nothing but emotions.

Is it love? Is it lust? Or just what happens over Spring Break?

*What Happens Over Spring Break is a collection of fun and sexy short stories from a group of fun and sometimes sexy authors. Or maybe they’re ninjas.*

100% of proceeds will be donated to RAINN (www.rainn.org)


Participating Authors

Kimberly Adams
Rochelle Allison
Danielle Brenna
Renee Ericson
Lucy Gage
Amber L. Johnson
Gabriela Lizette
P. Marie
Vanessa Morse
TK Rapp
Tessa Teevan





                               Review 


Anita
In Patti's Imagination Rating:  10/10
Amazon Rating: 5/5

This set is an awesome example of great authors coming together to create stories you will love and enjoy. 

I personally enjoyed Lucy Gage's story Yours and can't wait to read the rest of this amazing journey and what might come in the future. I really am looking forward to reading the rest of the stories in this anthology which I will do as soon as possible. 

Grab this set and let it take you away, into your imagination. 



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Contributing Authors



Thursday, March 22, 2018

EXCERPT REVEAL & GIVEAWAY -- L.A. Cotton's WICKED LIES!!

 

WICKED LIES (Wicked Bay #3)

EXCERPT REVEAL & GIVEAWAY

BY L A COTTON
With only one week until the release of Wicked Lies (Wicked Bay #3) L A Cotton is sharing an excerpt with us! Check it out below and see how to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

EXCERPT REVEAL


“I…” The words lodged in my throat. I wanted to go to college with Kyle. To be at his side. To be his everything. And there had been a time when I felt that I was. But he was hiding something. I’d suspected as much for a while now.
Water sprayed around us and Lo and I shrieked as the guys, wet from the waves, howled with laughter.
“Jesus, Kyle, you got us all wet.”
“That’s kind of the point, babe,” he said around a breathtaking smile and heat pooled low in my stomach. God, how I missed that, feeling close to him. “Come for a swim?”
“Lo?” I turned to my friend, but she was preoccupied with Maverick. “We’ll be in the water.”
Kyle pulled me up and wrapped me into his arms, peppering my salty skin with warm wet kisses. “You know I love you, right?” His declaration seeped into my bones, washing away some of the lingering doubts.
“I know. Now last one in buys ice cream.” Ripping out of his hold, I took off in a spray of sand and air. It didn’t take him long to catch up. His arms went around my waist and we stumbled into the ocean in a tangle of limbs.
“Kyle!” I scolded, running two hands over my hair to drain off the excess water but when my eyes landed on his, my legs clenched together. “What?”
Eyes fixed right on me, Kyle stalked toward me through the water. When he reached me, he dipped down, snagging my hand and pulling me with him. My legs went around his waist as his arms steadied me and he moved us deeper until the water reached my shoulders.
“Kyle, you’re freaking me out right now.” I quickly scanned the area around us. People were minding their own business. Groups of kids enjoying their summer break. The odd family chasing their toddlers in and out of the gentle waves.
“I just need a minute.” He rolled his hips into me and I understood his words the second something hard connected with my stomach.
“Seriously.” I slapped his chest. “Here? In the middle of a crowded beach.”
“It’s not like I can help it. Have you seen you?”
Rolling my eyes, I fought to hide the smile tugging at my lips. “You’re a pig.”
“But I’m your pig.” He gave me no warning, slamming his mouth to mine. I gasped at first, overwhelmed by the intensity of his kiss, but as soon as his tongue traced the seam of my lips, my body relaxed. The familiarity of his touch soothed some part of me. Kyle’s fingers pressed into the flesh around my hips, searching, seeking, as our tongues swirled together.
“Kyle, I…”
“What?” He broke off the kiss, touching his head to mine. “What do you need?”
Our eyes locked, and I saw the secrets glittering in his eyes, a reminder of his betrayal. I didn’t doubt he loved me, I didn’t doubt his loyalty to me, but Kyle was keeping something from me. So why didn’t I push it? Why didn’t I demand answers? The truth?
“I love you,” I rushed out, sealing my declaration with a kiss to his lips. Hungry and desperate, he kissed me back, his tongue licking and stroking every inch of my mouth.
“Wahey, get some, Stone.” A chorus of cheers broke out around us and I buried my face in his shoulder.
“At least one of us is, Berrick,” Kyle yelled back to his friends. Maverick’s basketball friends, to be precise. But Kyle fit in just as easily. Even though he was a year their junior, even though he was a Stone, not a Prince, they still loved him.
Everyone loved him.
That was half the problem. When we went off to college and he joined the Trojan’s football team, and the USC masses joined the Kyle Stone fan club, where did that leave little old me? At least people knew me here. I’d grown up with them. I wasn’t only Kyle Stone’s girlfriend, but if I followed him to USC, it was a label I wouldn’t be able to shake.
“I’m going to go say hi to the guys,” Kyle’s voice ripped me from my thoughts. “Want to come?”
“No.” I forced a smile untangling myself from his body. “You go.” I started to swim back to shore, but his voice stopped me mid-stroke. “Laurie?”
“Yeah?”
“It’s you and me. You know that, right?”
Trey Berrick launched himself at Kyle and the two of them disappeared underneath the crystal blue water. With a resigned sigh, I walked the rest of the way back to the beach. Maybe it was a good thing I didn’t get time to reply because what would I have said? That I didn’t know? That I knew there was something coming between us? That as long as he had football there would always be something coming between us?
I didn’t want to be that girl: insecure and jealous of her boyfriend’s future. But it was hard to love the very thing that would one day take the person you loved more than anything, away from you.



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To the outside world, seventeen-year-old Kyle Stone has it all. A future playing the sport he loves, money and status, and his forever girl by his side. But Kyle’s good at pretending; hiding what he doesn’t want others to see. Because Kyle has secrets, the kind that can change everything.

Pretty, popular, and dating one of Wicked Bay High’s rising football stars, Laurie Davison is living the life most girls only dream about. But behind closed doors, she feels like a fake. Keeping up appearances is exhausting, and the one person she should be able to turn to is the person pushing her away.

They say love conquers all, but lies destroy. And when the truth comes out, hearts don’t only get hurt.

They get ruined.

***

Note: Wicked Lies can be read as a standalone but will be better enjoyed when read in series order


  

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author of mature young adult and new adult novels, L A is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.

Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find L A immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life.