After Math by Denise Grover Swank @DeniseMSwank @tale_of_reviews


After Math (Off the Subject, #1)

The title of the book is GREAT! Why? It is a play on words After Math like after math class or aftermath like after the big reveal! WOW I loved it and I cried, then loved it more! Scarlett Goodwin’s world is divided into Before and After. This was one of the MOST accurate portrayals of anxiety and panic disorders I have read. This girl had her entire life turned upside down. The only thing that ruled her world was fear and panic. She wanted the math center to get a special grant, so she agrees to tutor Tucker price, also known as man whore.

Scarlett is a loner, and has a close friend Caroline who is her room mate. Caroline understands Scarlett and is the only one who she can turn to. The triggers are not clear but one thing that she uses to sooth her is math. She thinks in absolute equations, any problem has an answer and it has a calming effect.

Scarlett Goodwin, junior at Southern University, math major, coerced into tutoring Tucker

What happens when she agrees to tutor Tucker? She knows the lab needs the grant and being asked by the head of the math department makes the situation unavoidable. Can Scarlett find happiness with anyone? Will Tucker’s life and reputation turn her into a panic stricken shut in? Will she be caught in Tucker’s aftermath? 

Fashion Shot of a Young Man 

Tucker a soccer star? Maybe He might be better as a gym teacher or coach? What his dreams and life goals are will shock Scarlett. 

It is a very emotional and powerful book. I enjoyed it from beginning to end.


PLAYLIST

Coldplay, X&Y, Low (book’s theme song)
Matchbox Twenty, North (Deluxe Version), How Long?
Matchbox Twenty, North (Deluxe Version), Like Sugar
Coldplay, A Rush of Blood to the Head, Warning Sign
Ingrid Michaelson, Be OK, Keep Breathing
Ingrid Michaelson, Be OK, The Chain
Missy Higgins, On a Clear Night, Where I Stood

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Denise Grover Swank is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. She writes urban fantasies without vampires and werewolves, romantic comedy mysteries set in the south, and sexy new adult contemporary romances. Denise has six children, three dogs, and an overactive imagination. She can be found dancing in her kitchen with her children, reading or writing her next book. You will rarely find her cleaning.

You can find out more about Denise at http://www.denisegroverswank.com or email her at DeniseGroverSwank@gmail.com

Kitchen Affairs (The Riverside Trilogy) by Brooke Cumberland @blcumberland


 

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Publication Date: March 21, 2013

Drake Staglinao is from a wealthy empire family who owns Riverside Hotel & Restaurant in downtown Chicago. He’s attractive, charming, witty, and will do whatever it takes to get the one he wants, Molly Woods. 

 Molly, a chef intern at his five-star restaurant, shows no interest in dating Drake, or dating at all for that matter since the death of her fiancé four years earlier. After several attempts, Drake goes to extreme measures to get some alone time with Molly, knowing that he just needs a few hours for her to realize their intense chemistry is too hot to ignore. Drake finds out why Molly is reserved and guarded – but that doesn’t stop him from getting who he wants.

 Molly gives in and lets her guard down in order to let Drake in. However, they need to keep their relationship private, but when a surveillance video goes viral of the two of them, they must overcome obstacles that most relationships don’t have to endure. 

Molly needs to let go of her past in order to let Drake in… but how far can she go without cracking? 

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Brooke is a midwestern gal, from the cheese state of Wisconsin! Go Packers! She’s a stay-at-home mom of three beautiful children (one daughter & two stepsons). She’s studied psychology in college, and counseling and education in graduate school where she found her love for writing. Most days you can find her reading or writing, or just hanging out with her family! She loves movies, cooking, and shopping! She loves talking and meeting new people. She loves Coach purses and wearing yoga pants.

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Hiding in Plain Sight (The Silver Oaks Series #2) by Kate Mathias @KateMathias


Hiding in Plain Sight (The Silver Oaks Series, #2)

Graham Reynolds has always taken on the role of the protector in his family. He’s a hard working DEA agent but he has a secret that he’s been keeping his whole life — he can jump to a parallel universe. It’s on one of these jumps that he faces an impossible dilemma. Will he make it in time to save his half sister from the wrath of a mad man? Will Graham be able to deal with the consequences of his actions? 

 
Lily Bennett is the girl next door that Graham remembers as the shy, quiet childhood friend. All grown up, Lily is now a powerful CFO of her family’s business. Graham saved Lily once when they were children but now Lily may be the only one who can save Graham from his past. Will she be able to pull him out of his darkness and back to her or will he be forever hiding in plain sight?
 
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New Release Book Title: Hiding in Plain Sight
Release Date: 04/20/2013
First Book in Series Title: Worlds Apart
Series Name: Silver Oaks Series
Third Book in Series Title – Coming Fall 2013: Spitfire
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Author Bio:
 
Kate Mathias is former elementary teacher and real estate agent. She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family. She lives in Arizona with her husband and three children.
Fun Facts about Author:
I’ve been skydiving and have flown a small airplane.
My dad’s a pilot and I’ve taken a plane off numerous times.
I’m an adventure junkie and love the thrill of roller coasters and anything that moves high and fast.
I can’t get enough of sweets and often have dessert after breakfast.
I don’t drink coffee or tea.
I’m a night owl and tend to stay up every night until midnight even during the week.
My family and friends always come first and I’m dedicated to other’s happiness almost to a fault.
 

Worlds Apart by Kate Mathias @KateMathias **spotlight** Book One of the Silver Oaks Series


 

 

 

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05/06/2013 – 06/06/2013

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Author Name: Kate Mathias

New Release Book Title: Hiding in Plain Sight

Release Date: 04/20/2013

First Book in Series Title: Worlds Apart

Series Name: Silver Oaks Series

Third Book in Series Title – Coming Fall 2013: Spitfire

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Worlds Apart (The Silver Oaks Series, #1)

 

When Piper Reynolds comes face to face with Pip, a woman that looks identical to her from a parallel reality, she discovers that their bond draws them together in times of need. Piper is the first to “jump” into Pip’s world and finds that although many aspects appear the same, small choices have made their realities much different. Piper is forced to not only face her own mortality after a car accident, but that of her child’s when she finds that her young son has leukemia. 
 
Pip falls victim to a stalker that has set his sights on her. Although Pip’s husband tries to save her from the stalker’s assaults, the only one that can save her is Piper. Pip frantically works to save the life of Piper’s son, Graham, by being a bone marrow donor. Will she be able to stay in Piper’s world long enough to provide her life saving gift?
 
Pip struggles to hold onto her personal relationships after she gives Piper the ultimate sacrifice. Will their bond of friendship and love be able to save them and their families from losing Graham to leukemia and Piper leaving her life after a car accident?

 

 

Author Bio:

 

Kate Mathias is former elementary teacher and real estate agent. She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family. She lives in Arizona with her husband and three children.

Fun Facts about Author:

I’ve been skydiving and have flown a small airplane.

My dad’s a pilot and I’ve taken a plane off numerous times.

I’m an adventure junkie and love the thrill of roller coasters and anything that moves high and fast.

I can’t get enough of sweets and often have dessert after breakfast.

I don’t drink coffee or tea.

I’m a night owl and tend to stay up every night until midnight even during the week.

My family and friends always come first and I’m dedicated to other’s happiness almost to a fault.

 

Hiding in Plain Sight by Kate Mathias @KateMathias **Excerpts***


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05/06/2013 – 06/06/2013

Author / Book Information:

Author Name: Kate Mathias

New Release Book Title: Hiding in Plain Sight

Release Date: 04/20/2013

First Book in Series Title: Worlds Apart

Series Name: Silver Oaks Series

Third Book in Series Title – Coming Fall 2013: Spitfire

Social Media Sites:

Facebook Author’s Page Link 

Goodreads: Author’s Link

Goodreads: Hiding in Plain Sight’s Link 

Goodreads: Worlds Apart Link 

Amazon: Hiding in Plain Sight Link 

Amazon: Worlds Apart Link 

Worlds Apart (The Silver Oaks Series, #1)

When Piper Reynolds comes face to face with Pip, a woman that looks identical to her from a parallel reality, she discovers that their bond draws them together in times of need. Piper is the first to “jump” into Pip’s world and finds that although many aspects appear the same, small choices have made their realities much different. Piper is forced to not only face her own mortality after a car accident, but that of her child’s when she finds that her young son has leukemia.

Pip falls victim to a stalker that has set his sights on her. Although Pip’s husband tries to save her from the stalker’s assaults, the only one that can save her is Piper. Pip frantically works to save the life of Piper’s son, Graham, by being a bone marrow donor. Will she be able to stay in Piper’s world long enough to provide her life saving gift?

Pip struggles to hold onto her personal relationships after she gives Piper the ultimate sacrifice. Will their bond of friendship and love be able to save them and their families from losing Graham to leukemia and Piper leaving her life after a car accident?

Author Bio:

 

Kate Mathias is former elementary teacher and real estate agent. She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family. She lives in Arizona with her husband and three children.

Fun Facts about Author:

I’ve been skydiving and have flown a small airplane.

My dad’s a pilot and I’ve taken a plane off numerous times.

I’m an adventure junkie and love the thrill of roller coasters and anything that moves high and fast.

I can’t get enough of sweets and often have dessert after breakfast.

I don’t drink coffee or tea.

I’m a night owl and tend to stay up every night until midnight even during the week.

My family and friends always come first and I’m dedicated to other’s happiness almost to a fault.

 

Excerpt B:
“Hi,” She glanced up at Graham and slowly licked her bottom lip. Her eyes had gone from a warm brown to a dark liquid color that threatened to drown Graham. “Hi yourself,” he took a hold of her chin with his thumb and traced a small circle on her jaw line. Bending his head, he slowly brushed his lips on hers and was instantly met with a current that seemed to stir him all the way to his stomach. He craved her like no other, but also wanted to take his time and enjoy every curve of her soft skin, every crease he needed to memorize.

He inhaled her sweet smell and seemed to hold his breath as her scent filled every inch of his being. With both of his hands free, he wrapped them around her lower back and bunched a handful of material in his fist. Graham pulled her into his body, feeling her warmth and softness, which threatened to take all of his senses over the edge.

His tongue joined hers and in a slow dance with one another’s mouths, he hungrily deepened the kiss until he could hear his heart beating in his ears. Graham could be satisfied kissing and drinking in her lips for days, but Lily broke away from him slowly.

Looking up at him through her eyelashes, she bent down and slipped off her heel on one foot and then removing the other one, she let it drop to the floor. She never took her eyes off of Graham and watched him watching her. Reaching up and pulling her hair so it fell to one side, she slowly untied the knot on the halter dress behind her neck. Graham watched as the material slipped down and seemed to free-fall past her curvy hips to land in a heap on the floor.

 

 

 

Hiding in Plain Sight by Kate Mathias @KateMathias



Hiding in Plain Sight by Kate Mathias

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Book Blog Tour

05/06/2013 – 06/06/2013

Author / Book Information:

Author Name: Kate Mathias

New Release Book Title: Hiding in Plain Sight

Release Date: 04/20/2013

First Book in Series Title: Worlds Apart

Series Name: Silver Oaks Series

Third Book in Series Title – Coming Fall 2013: Spitfire

Social Media Sites:

Facebook Author’s Page Link 

Goodreads: Author’s Link 

Goodreads: Hiding in Plain Sight’s Link 

Goodreads: Worlds Apart Link 

Amazon: Hiding in Plain Sight Link 

Amazon: Worlds Apart Link 

Author Bio:

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Kate Mathias is former elementary teacher and real estate agent. She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family. She lives in Arizona with her husband and three children.

Fun Facts about Author:

I’ve been skydiving and have flown a small airplane.

My dad’s a pilot and I’ve taken a plane off numerous times.

I’m an adventure junkie and love the thrill of roller coasters and anything that moves high and fast.

I can’t get enough of sweets and often have dessert after breakfast.

I don’t drink coffee or tea.

I’m a night owl and tend to stay up every night until midnight even during the week.

My family and friends always come first and I’m dedicated to other’s happiness almost to a fault.

Excerpt A:

“You promise?” Lily winked and then threw her head back and laughed.

Graham knew at that moment that he had been waiting his whole life to hear a sound like that – it swirled around his heart and rested on his soul.

Falling By Lisa Rigsbee @2grlsheartbooks @GHBTours


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Blurb-

After seventeen year-old Sophie’s mom dies in a tragic accident, she is so engulfed with guilt and sadness, she feels like she could literally, simply lie down and die. But a few months later, on the night she and her friends experiment with a Ouija board, things begin to change in unimaginable ways. Sophie begins to hear, and then see, Nick, a boy who has been dead for two years. This story tells of their blossoming friendship, young love, and how, through Nick, Sophie learns to live again. But even in the spirit world, happiness can’t last forever. There is a dark side to this otherworldly friendship. Not all spirits are good. Sophie’s dreams become haunting, scary nightmares. And soon these nightmares become reality, and lead Nick and Sophie into a battle against this evil spirit. They must fight for her life, but even if they can figure out how to fight a ghost, Sophie isn’t sure she wants to. If she dies, she could be with Nick forever.

 FALLING grips emotions and keeps the reader turning pages late into the night.

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Lisa lives near the beach with her daughter and four dogs. She spends every spare moment at the beach, either reading, or surfing, or just sitting and watching the water. That’s also where she does most of her writing, in a notebook, with a pencil. Lisa is a school teacher, and a yoga teacher. She is passionate about dog rescue. As busy as she stays, she is most happy sitting on her sofa, cuddling with her pups.

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Baggage by Katie L Thompson @KatieLThompson1


 

Baggage

When Jess Cooper hears that her ex-boyfriend, the father of her child has been released from prison and is on his way to see them running off to the country seems like a good idea, however, perhaps things aren’t that simple. It started off great! I usually know in the first chapter whether it is a good read or not. I was thrown into the story willing Jess out of the terror she seemed to be running from.

Jess can’t stop her past from creeping into her future. She struggles with a child, and low income. I felt so bad for her and I wanted someone to give her a life. Well I got my wish and more! What happens when Jess finds a place and moves? Well the new beginning she hoped for is there, she needs a push to go get it. Jess and the other characters living together in this huge house were just so special. Each there for their own reasons and we get to see them all.  I really liked the author giving more than one POV. Immediately Daniel was exposed as the silent, smart, mysterious man. Parts of Daniel’s point of view were saddening  He felt ignored and compared himself to Matt and others, not really as confident as he could be. So there was a lot of angst there.

While the title gives away the theme, it is an awesome theme!  Each main character has some sort of baggage.  We learned why Jess was running and how she wouldn’t let her daughter be thrown into her turmoil. There is a wonderful point when Logan gets into the picture too. I won’t go into it but I think it shows how great the character of Jess turns out to be.

The journey of Daniel, Jess and trips to Spain and New York show she wasn’t the only person carrying baggage. Each chapter added more to Jess and her relationship to Daniel. I like dhow she wasn’t too sure with Daniel but was still not pining away. The end if her Dad and who he is was a reveal worthy of big applauds!

What I really liked was the potential I saw. This could have been epic! While some may critique writing styles that are different between the UK and the US, that was not an issue. I think seeing someone spend dollars and pounds are no big deal. Looking at the big picture it was a good book, loaded with romance and life lessons in mothering!

 

Katie L Thompson

@KatieLThompson1

Author of ‘Dying To Live, ‘Baggage,’ ‘Daisy,’ ‘Trick or Treat?’ ‘Temptation’ ‘Revived’ ‘My Erotic Alphabet Series’

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