Book Description:

Jessica Mackey is living a meticulously fabricated lie of necessity. She’s left the secret tragedy of her past behind along with who she was and is forging ahead with a clean slate. Jess soon discovers that passion can’t be left behind; her own and that of the one man that sees who she really is. Whose presence caresses her soul in a way that may breach the peaceful life Jess has made for herself.

Devin Castile sees a young woman who is the missing puzzle piece to his existence and who is also the victim to a heinous crime. Devin convinces himself that he can remain emotionally distant even while indulging his physical desire for her. When the lies that Jess has made crumble before their attraction and the truth is revealed, one of them might pay with their life… or their very being.

Review: 

As I read this I was thrown for a loop. The main character Jessica is as aspiring designer. She has worked so hard to move along and forget the tragedy that her life once was. After starting a somewhat new life, she starts to work on being forgettable. When you read through the prologue, it is clear this is a fast read and page turner. I loved the way the tragedy in the beginning shaped Jess into her adult life. That was one of the saddest parts for me. I am trying to find how I can describe the richness of the cast but it is too hard without destroying the plot.

When you are introduced to Devin Castile (Cas) he is the bad boy control freak who is in college but always seems to be right there when Jess needs him.  I will tell you the Cas is one of the biggest alpha males I have seen in a while. You will smile when they reach a friends with benefits compromise. I would be jumping on the boat too! There are a few reveals that are woven in to become one of the best romantic suspense books I have read. One of the best lines is about the title. She says if we ever did fall in love it would be a terrible love. OMG squeals of joy as I take the ride with Jess and Cas.

The university and all of the supporting cast members are brilliant. When Jess starts doing ballet again  it just ignites her passion. The fact that she comes out of her shell a little to go and try out for this important ballet auditions, is a nail biting chapter. A must read with all of the twists and turns you will be glued. Seriously read it!

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 Marata Eros is a mixed-genre writer of dark erotica and fantasy with elements of romance and horror. She has completed her first contemporary romance, A TERRIBLE LOVE as her next new release. Marata is a passionate reader who loves interacting with her readers and is more grateful than she can express for their support.

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Two girls on the road to self-destruction.

A village upon the brink of collapse.

A past which refuses to die.

 The beginning of an epic four-part horror serial.

 At seventeen-years-old, Jennifer should have the world at her feet. Instead, she’s an ex-heroin addict living in a council estate with Tony, her boyfriend and former dealer. Shunned by her family and friends, she dreams of something greater than she’s been given.

 Beautiful and strange, Ebony has moved in across the street. She’s just lost the one person in her lonely existence to cancer. She’s also a centuries old vampire, struggling to cope with murderous outbursts and the desire to be something more.

 When these two lost souls meet, an unusual friendship begins. 

But with the news of Morris, Tony’s sadistic best friend and drug-dealing partner, being released from prison, Jennifer knows it’s only a matter of time before his path of vengeance leads to her and Ebony, too. With a cast of memorable characters, a village full of secrets, and a gripping story, The Fragile Things is a layered tale of friendship, hope, survival and what it truly means to be human.

Part I is available on 30^th April, 2013. And will be FREE from Amazon for a limited time.

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Author Bio: V. Shaw is the author of short fiction collection, The Lady of Chains and Other Stories. Having reviewed horror films for FatallyYours.com, she now focuses on creating her own monsters.

 Blog: http://vshawauthor.blogspot.co.uk/

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 V. Shaw is the author of short fiction collection, The Lady of Chains and Other Stories. Born in Scotland, she studied Film and Media at Stirling University. Having reviewed horror films for the now defunct FatallyYours.com, she has turned her attention to creating her own stories.

 Her debut novel, The Fragile Things, is due to be serialised in April.

 She frequently posts on her blog, vshawauthor.blogspot.co.uk

 The Lady of Chains and Other Stories by V. Shaw (Nov 7, 2012)

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 Book Description:

Jessica Mackey is living a meticulously fabricated lie of necessity. She’s left the secret tragedy of her past behind along with who she was and is forging ahead with a clean slate. Jess soon discovers that passion can’t be left behind; her own and that of the one man that sees who she really is. Whose presence caresses her soul in a way that may breach the peaceful life Jess has made for herself.

Devin Castile sees a young woman who is the missing puzzle piece to his existence and who is also the victim to a heinous crime. Devin convinces himself that he can remain emotionally distant even while indulging his physical desire for her. When the lies that Jess has made crumble before their attraction and the truth is revealed, one of them might pay with their life… or their very being.

Review: 

 As I read this I was thrown for a loop. The main character Jessica is as aspiring designer. She has worked so hard to move along and forget the tragedy that her life once was. After starting a somewhat new life, she starts to work on being forgettable. When you read through the prologue, it is clear this is a fast read and page turner. I loved the way the tragedy in the beginning shaped Jess into her adult life. That was one of the saddest parts for me. I am trying to find how I can describe the richness of the cast but it is too hard without destroying the plot.

When you are introduced to Devin Castile (Cas) he is the bad boy control freak who is in college but always seems to be right there when Jess needs him.  I will tell you the Cas is one of the biggest alpha males I have seen in a while. You will smile when they reach a friends with benefits compromise. I would be jumping on the boat too! There are a few reveals that are woven in to become one of the best romantic suspense books I have read. One of the best lines is about the title. She says if we ever did fall in love it would be a terrible love. OMG squeals of joy as I take the ride with Jess and Cas.

The university and all of the supporting cast members are brilliant. When Jess starts doing ballet again  it just ignites her passion. The fact that she comes out of her shell a little to go and try out for this important ballet auditions, is a nail biting chapter. A must read with all of the twists and turns you will be glued. Seriously read it!

Goodreads-

Amazon –

Barnes and Noble – 

Tour Giveaway:

(5)   Print Copies of A Terrible Love – US Only

(5) eBook copies of A Terrible Love – International

 US Only code 

 International Here

  Tour Schedule Please follow us!

About the Author

 Marata Eros is a mixed-genre writer of dark erotica and fantasy with elements of romance and horror. She has completed her first contemporary romance, A TERRIBLE LOVE as her next new release. Marata is a passionate reader who loves interacting with her readers and is more grateful than she can express for their support.

Author Social Media Links:

 Blog: http://marataeroseroticaauthor.blogspot.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarataEros

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marata-Eros/336334243087970

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5052261.Marata_Eros

I first must say Thanks for reading my blog, now if you are here PLEASE read Momnesia! It is the first book and a must read. This should be a series, in fact I demand it become one! So, I am not too full of myself there am I? Who cares if I am? I will even beg her if I must. The structure of Momnesia and now this must be built upon. I think it would be an injustice to leave this one alone as a two book series and not a trilogy. I think that is not the boys Grace and Rose are in need of a book. There I will beg more later.

This takes place a few years after Momnesia, and Sweet Shelley Bean and David are married an almost empty nesters. the way it starts just warms little heart, then the bomb drops, Davis has a daughter Alexandra he didn’t know about. He had a little short lived fling with Patsy and she is the result. She passed away and I was so darn emotional over it! the poor girl stayed with a friend and then literally had to sleep in her Ford Fiesta with her dog “Tiny” who is a mini moose. the fact that she had a few months before she turned 18 and nobody to go to, she finds Shelley and knocks on the door.

This was totally different from Momnesia! It was not funny and quirky, but very real. I love saying epic when it comes to a book and this was for sure epic! I think Alex and her struggles (that you need to read about) are so current and real. It was very strong and emotional. The children are all back and grown up. I think it was nice to see how they evolved and matured. There was not one thing I didnt like about this book.

Several times you will get a little chuckle, but Shelley and David are a super hero couple who have endured and come out on top. A very emotional journey that must be read! The author has such a grasp on character growth and reality it will be a favorite and I know a best seller. Just to shut me up READ It NOW!

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About Lori

Bridget Jones meets Nora Ephron. That make me a little sad I never read Bridgett Jones or anything written or visual of Nora’s. Maybe I should. I know exactly who would LOVE this book like I did, any woman who was in a long term relationship or married. I go the biggest kick out of it. So meeting Maddy Nelson has had an effect on me. She is what I would call “a regular girl”. Her husband is a moron and she feels lower than low. Until someone suggests to her that she write a blog. Why not write a blog about the ending of a marriage and spark her writing career. She always aspired to do more than just columns and journals maybe, a best seller is next on the list.

Steven announcing that he’s leaving her for a woman half her age. And a third of her size certainly makes for some humorous one liners!  Then she begins the lawyer and divorce process and that is also equally as daunting, but has a few humorous parts too. Her outlook is sort of blah and her coping mechanism is her blog and it is sometimes useless. Her Mother is just blunt and makes her feel awful too.

Going through the single stage, single parenting, internet dating, and her job is a funny and sometimes sad ride. The Blasphemy Box, is her “throw a quarter into it for being a potty mouth” box. I loved the idea and when she says she is from Europe and they swear too much I cried laughing. I know a lot of the demographic over 30 will relate to her adventures and surely this will grab the audience that I feel the book is intended for.  So if you are married, divorced, or have had a friend , sister, lover got through one, READ this book. I know I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Publisher: Breedon Avenue Books

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Mandy Behbehani grew up in England and now lives in Northern California. She is a professional journalist whose work has appeared in a variety of publications from the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle to W magazine, Town & County magazine and Travel & Leisure magazine.

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