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The Fab Life by Mercy Amare @MercyAmare #review @TessMWatson
Blurb
It’s the life I was born to live: billionaire’s daughters, living amongst the rich & famous. But my mom kept me a secret from my dad. Until now.
I am so out of my league. Fancy parties, expensive cars, and a private school for the elite… It sounds like a dream. But everything is not as perfect as it seems on the outside. Here, the secrets are dirty, and the lies comes easy.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I say that even though I know waiting for the next is going to be painful. I liked the Kihanna and her story. It was in fact similar to something else I read and for that reason I was torn between loving it and liking it. There were just too many similar things. Still pondering my thoughts. The missing Dad was a treat. The premise is to come to live with her Dad who is richer than rich in California. So she reluctantly goes.
Experiencing the turmoil she brings on herself at times was difficult. What I liked was her close relationship with her mother. The way she spoke and the topics made her seem really rare. I know that 95% of seniors in high school do not discuss the things she did with her mother.
As for the supporting cast, her step mother was a hoot. The fact that she would try to dress her and gasp when she wore something awful actually lent a little more realism to her.
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Author Bio
I am a YA/ NA author, with an addiction to NOS & Red Bull energy drinks. My guilty pleasure is the TV series The Lying Game and The Vampire Diaries. I’m 23 years old. I currently live in St Louis, with my husband of 2 years.
Shirley McCoy #debut #indie #author
The Smoke and the Flame
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In The Smoke and the Flame, Colleen O’Banyon longs for love and adventure until she encounters Darius McLinnin, one of the fabled race called the Jinn. In each other’s arms they find all the passion, all the love their hearts desire. But there is a ring, ancient and powerful, and only it can control the Jinn. As the ruler of the Jinn and their kingdom, Kaf, Darius is sworn to keep his people safe from it. Willing to protect the man she loves and guard his kingdom with her life, Colleen vows to aid him. Alaster, an evil sorcerer, will stop at nothing to make the ring and Kaf his. The battle begins in The Smoke and the Flame.
The Wind and the Fire – 2014
In The Wind and the Fire, the search for the ring of Solomon continues with Ian, the prince of the Jinn, and Sarah, the woman who released him from his imprisonment, as he prepares to find the ring and save his people. The ring, hidden and kept safe for 1000 years by a spell that is waning, is also sought once again by the evil sorcerer Alaster. Ian will never allow Alaster to take his kingdom, his subjects or his lover. He and Sarah will pit themselves and all of their power against Alaster and find the ring before it falls into the evil sorcerer’s hands.
Awake – 2014
Sleeping is overrated. How much could you get done if you didn’t have to sleep? Dean and Madison are two scientists who have created a drug that makes it possible for people to stay awake. Only, they haven’t. When the two discover that the drug causes dangerous side effects, they try to stop it from going on the market, only to end up on the run from the drug company that wants that drug available for purchase at any cost. Falling in love and losing could be the price Dean and Madison pay in Awake.
If the Shoe Fits – 2014
Three women, two bound by blood, one destined to be queen.
Ella: The magical night she met her prince ended in tragedy instead of happily ever after. Now she is held captive by her own stepmother and stepsister while the fate of her kingdom and the life of the man she loves hang in the balance.
Ana: Without her knowledge or consent Ana’s mother, Lucinda, used magic to make the glass slipper fit. Lucinda intends Ana should take the throne and rule. With no choice but to go along with the ruse for awhile, she looks to escape or fight. Will she manage it? With her bodyguard Robert inclined to help, perhaps.
Dru: Left at the family estate to make certain Ella doesn’t ruin her mother’s plans, Dru finds she rather likes it. Running the home she’s come to love alongside an incredibly attractive steward named Patrick, what could possibly be better? She soon discovers, however, that she must choose sides, either support the true king or take what power she can for herself.
Rediscover the classic fairytale, Cinderella, in If the Shoe Fits.
Shirley grew up in Baton Rouge, LA and started writing at an early age. Always talkative, when she was eleven she began to put her thoughts on paper, writing stories inspired by some of her favorite writers, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Madeline L’Engle. As she grew older, she developed a love of romance and in 2009 she decided to try her hand at paranormal romance. The result was The Smoke and the Flame and its sequel, The Wind and the Fire. The Smoke and the Flame is the first novel she has ever completed, although she has written several unpublished screenplays.
Shirley graduated from Nicholls State University where she majored in History and minored in English. Since graduating (she doesn’t like to think about how long ago that was) she has worked at some of the best libraries in the Baton Rouge area. She makes her home there and enjoys spending time with family members that live in town as well as with those that live out of town. She also loves seeing movies, reading, and going to the park with her three year-old niece in her free time.
Currently, Shirley is hard at work on her newest venture, tentatively titled Awake. It is a departure from her first two novels, as it is a contemporary romantic suspense.
Chick Flick by Deryn Warren #free
Chick Flick
by Deryn Warren
Sara is plunged into the chaotic world of single motherhood. But soon her awkward, awful and often hilarious attempts to patch up her marriage make her real life feel like something out of a movie – hiring a detective to find out who her rival is, dealing with her snobby in-laws, and resisting her friend’s advice to date and display what Sara thinks of as her “used” body.
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Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry #free
Her Favorite Temptation
by Sarah Mayberry
Leah Mathews has always been the good sister, the favored one who could do no wrong. But as her thirtieth birthday looms, she’s ready to step out of her parents’ shadow and make changes in her life. Shes even more inspired by the sexy musician who moves in next door and his seize-the-day attitude. And tempted to take comfort in his arms…
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Stubborn Love by Wendy Owens @WendyLOwens @TessMWatson #review
Even a broken heart has trouble resisting a Stubborn Love.
I thoroughly enjoyed this 4 star book. I enjoyed the angst and emotional levels. The dosages were small and evenly spaced so there was no real down moments.
Emmie Hayes realized that the love she found was not what she needed or wanted. After getting the courage to leave, she embarks on a new chapter. The fact that her husband Ashton was not going to just suck it up and walk away, was the first roadblock. She takes off for New York and meets Paige. Shortly after Emmie and Paige become roommates.
The characters of Paige and Colin were very well rounded and I liked them both a lot. I wasnt thrilled with how many times she pushed him away or the fact that he was so persistent. That was the thorn. I dont think may guys would stick around. I also need a little more spice. I am a spice nut!
I really enjoyed Stubborn Love and would recommend it to my chick lit lovers. It is a great beach reach so grab it up. . To me, it was a great somewhat quick read with just the right amount of drama. Ms. Owens did a fabulous job at portraying the emotions of each character, making the story completely believable. I would definitely recommend it!
About the Author
Wendy Owens was raised in the small college town of Oxford, Ohio. After attending Miami University, Wendy went on to a career in the visual arts. After several years of creating and selling her own artwork, she gave her first love, writing, a try.
Since 2011, she has published a young adult paranormal series, The Guardians, which will contain five books total, as well as a novella. Wendy now happily spends her days writing—her loving dachshund, Piper, curled up at her feet. When she’s not writing, she can be found spending time with her tech geek husband and their three amazing kids, exploring the city she loves to call home: Cincinnati, OH. Stubborn Love is her debut New Adult novel. Only In Dreams, the second book in this series, is set to be released December 2013.
For info on Wendy’s novels including her YA series, The Guardians, visit:
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Giveaway
1 e-copy of Stubborn Love
For the Grand Prize giveaway we are giving away:
$25 Amazon Gift Card
Stubborn Love Necklace
5 Signed Copies of Stubborn Love
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Stubborn Love by Wendy Owens @WendyLOwens @TessMWatson #excerpt
Even a broken heart has trouble resisting a Stubborn Love.
Emmie Hayes loved the beautiful Ashton Stirling deeply; nobody could deny that. She had given him her youth, and all he gave in return was misery and pain. She was ready for a new beginning, but Ashton wasn’t about to let her go so easily, even if it meant destroying both their lives in the process.
Three years later Emmie convinces herself she is ready to leave all of that heartbreak in the past and find a little piece of normal for herself. She heads to New York City to pick up where she left off, determined to finish art school. Emmie is determined to focus on school and not let anything distract her, but life has a way of throwing curve balls.
Paige, Emmie’s new roommate, brings Colin Bennett into her life. His smoldering eyes and lean muscular body are difficult for any girl to ignore. Only thing is, Emmie isn’t any girl. Her past makes her resistant to his charms. Colin isn’t one to give up easily, and just when he thinks he may have found a way to
her stubborn heart, her tragic history may have found a way to tear them apart.
Excerpt:
The cab proceeded to continue with another left onto 5th Avenue before pulling off to the curb. “Ready?” Colin asked pushing open the door and preparing to step out.
“The Met? Are you really taking me to The Met?” I asked, my jaw dropping as I stared at the front of the building that housed masterpieces from all across the world and throughout time.
“Well, I mean, only if you want to go.” Colin stepped out, extending a hand.
“This is not a date,” I reminded him after seeing how pleased he was with my reaction.
I stepped from the cab as he informed me, “I would never presume it was.”
My heart began to race as we climbed the stone steps, nearing the entrance. I couldn’t believe I had been in New York all of this time and not found the time to visit this landmark. I could feel Colin, watching me, living vicariously through my virgin experience.
I never realized how big the place was. I don’t think Colin knew how to handle me once I was unleashed. It was three floors of bliss. In those halls there was no sadness, no tragic history to consume me. It was art; it was what I was born for. I raced through the American Wing, swooned over the Egyptian Art, slowly walked through, soaking up the Greek and Roman Art. All around me were the remnants of people who had lived long ago, people who expressed themselves in the same way I did. Their work spoke of their lives and their own personal tragedies. We grabbed lunch at a cafe before heading to the Modern Art area and then it was off to the Photography wing.
About the Author
Wendy Owens was raised in the small college town of Oxford, Ohio. After attending Miami University, Wendy went on to a career in the visual arts. After several years of creating and selling her own artwork, she gave her first love, writing, a try.
Since 2011, she has published a young adult paranormal series, The Guardians, which will contain five books total, as well as a novella. Wendy now happily spends her days writing—her loving dachshund, Piper, curled up at her feet. When she’s not writing, she can be found spending time with her tech geek husband and their three amazing kids, exploring the city she loves to call home: Cincinnati, OH. Stubborn Love is her debut New Adult novel. Only In Dreams, the second book in this series, is set to be released December 2013.
For info on Wendy’s novels including her YA series, The Guardians, visit:
Web
Twitter @WendyLOwens
Facebook
Goodreads
Giveaway
1 e-copy of Stubborn Love
For the Grand Prize giveaway we are giving away:
$25 Amazon Gift Card
Stubborn Love Necklace
5 Signed Copies of Stubborn Love
Rafflecopter code
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Stubborn Love by Wendy Owens @WendyLOwens @TessMWatson #spotlight
Title: Stubborn Love
Author: Wendy Owens
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Summary:
Even a broken heart has trouble resisting a Stubborn Love.
Emmie Hayes loved the beautiful Ashton Stirling deeply; nobody could deny that. She had given him her youth, and all he gave in return was misery and pain. She was ready for a new beginning, but Ashton wasn’t about to let her go so easily, even if it meant destroying both their lives in the process.
Three years later Emmie convinces herself she is ready to leave all of that heartbreak in the past and find a little piece of normal for herself. She heads to New York City to pick up where she left off, determined to finish art school. Emmie is determined to focus on school and not let anything distract her, but life has a way of throwing curve balls.
Paige, Emmie’s new roommate, brings Colin Bennett into her life. His smoldering eyes and lean muscular body are difficult for any girl to ignore. Only thing is, Emmie isn’t any girl. Her past makes her resistant to his charms. Colin isn’t one to give up easily, and just when he thinks he may have found a way to her stubborn heart, her tragic history may have found a way to tear them apart.
About the Author
Wendy Owens was raised in the small college town of Oxford, Ohio. After attending Miami University, Wendy went on to a career in the visual arts. After several years of creating and selling her own artwork, she gave her first love, writing, a try.
Since 2011, she has published a young adult paranormal series, The Guardians, which will contain five books total, as well as a novella. Wendy now happily spends her days writing—her loving dachshund, Piper, curled up at her feet. When she’s not writing, she can be found spending time with her tech geek husband and their three amazing kids, exploring the city she loves to call home: Cincinnati, OH. Stubborn Love is her debut New Adult novel. Only In Dreams, the second book in this series, is set to be released December 2013.
For info on Wendy’s novels including her YA series, The Guardians, visit:
Web
Twitter @WendyLOwens
Facebook
Goodreads
Giveaway
1 e-copy of Stubborn Love
For the Grand Prize giveaway we are giving away:
$25 Amazon Gift Card
Stubborn Love Necklace
5 Signed Copies of Stubborn Love
Rafflecopter code
All of You by Christina Lee @Christina_Lee04 #cover #reveal
Synopsis:
In this powerfully emotional debut New Adult novel, Avery has just met her hot upstairs neighbor. He’s irresistible. Tattooed. And a virgin.
Nursing student Avery Michaels wants nothing to do with dating—she’s perfectly happy single. Privy to too many of her mother’s bad decisions and even worse taste in boyfriends, all Avery can handle is a string of uncomplicated hookups whenever the mood strikes.
When she meets smoking hot tattoo artist Bennett, she wants him—for just one night. But he won’t accept a no-strings-attached arrangement. He lives by a straight-laced code of values based on his own troubled upbringing.
Bennett sees something special in Avery and he wants more from her. Way more. As Avery wrestles with her emotions for Bennett, danger and tragedy force them to open up to each other. And Avery must face the terrifying realization that she wants more from him, too.
So she needs to make a choice—let Bennett go or finally let him in
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17838603-all-of-you?ac=1
AUTHOR BIO:
Mother, wife, reader, dreamer. Christina lives near Cleveland with her two favorite guys. She’s addicted to lip gloss and salted caramel everything.
New Adult/Young Adult author. NA Contemporary Romance, ALL OF YOU, releases September with Penguin. BEFORE YOU BREAK in 2014. Repped by Sara Megibow.
Also the creator of Tags-n-Stones (dot com) jewelry.
Author links:
Website: http://www.write-brained.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Christina_Lee04
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