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A Fall For Me by K.A. Last @KALastBooks #spotlight
Book & Author details:
Fall For Me by K.A. Last
Series: The Tate Chronicles #1
Publication date: January 17th 2013
Genre: YA Paranormal/Fantasy
Series: The Tate Chronicles #1
Publication date: January 17th 2013
Genre: YA Paranormal/Fantasy
Synopsis:
“Angels aren’t supposed to fall in love, especially with each other. But for the record, you were worth it.”
Grace Tate is a Protection Angel and Vampire Hunter, and she has always followed the rules. But some rules are made to be broken…
Until now the fight against evil has been simple, and falling in love was never part of the plan. So what happens when it’s beyond Grace’s control, and when she least expects it she falls for the wrong person?
All hell breaks loose, that’s what.
At Hopetown Valley High, not everything is as it seems, and the one person Grace thought was her enemy becomes her most important ally.
Blood will be shed, lives will be lost and friendships will be tested. It all comes down to one decision, and when Grace tries to save all those dear to her, she realises not everyone can be—or wants to be—saved.
Book Trailer:
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AUTHOR BIO
K. A. Last was born in Subiaco, Western Australia, and moved to Sydney with her parents and older brother when she was eight. Artistic and creative by nature, she studied Graphic Design and graduated with an Advanced Diploma. After marrying her high school sweetheart, she concentrated on her career before settling into family life. Blessed with a vivid imagination, she began writing to let off creative steam, and fell in love with it. She now resides in a peaceful leafy suburb north of Sydney with her husband, their two children and a rabbit named Twitch.
Links:
Website: http://www.kalastbooks.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KALastBooks
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Sacrifice – A Fall For Me Prequel by K.A. Last Series: The Tate Chronicles #0.5 @KALastBooks
Sacrifice – A Fall For Me Prequel by K.A. Last
Series: The Tate Chronicles #0.5
Publication date: May 2013
Genre: YA Paranormal/Fantasy
Series: The Tate Chronicles #0.5
Publication date: May 2013
Genre: YA Paranormal/Fantasy
Review:
This is a short prequel for what should become a huge series. If you like this genre of more paranormal fantasy then it will be a “to read” for you! Grace the main character is an angel. Along with Seth they explore what happened inside the castle. Grace is not at all a typical angel, I will say that her character was a little plotting an conniving to me.
There are choices for Seth. Grace is sort of untouchable and Seth must realize this. He can’t deal with being pulled in two directions. What is emotional is the love that Grace feels.
I really would like to see what happens next. Where the characters are leading and what their future hold. The interesting use of angels was a draw for me. My only complaint is it was a little too short and could have been more of an add on in the first book. If I had to wait for the first book I’d be mad. This is definitely a must read for fans of YA paranormal romance.
Buy Link Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/K.-A.-Last/e/B00B2IK8OM/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
AUTHOR BIO
K. A. Last was born in Subiaco, Western Australia, and moved to Sydney with her parents and older brother when she was eight. Artistic and creative by nature, she studied Graphic Design and graduated with an Advanced Diploma. After marrying her high school sweetheart, she concentrated on her career before settling into family life. Blessed with a vivid imagination, she began writing to let off creative steam, and fell in love with it. She now resides in a peaceful leafy suburb north of Sydney with her husband, their two children and a rabbit named Twitch.
Links:
Website: http://www.kalastbooks.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KALastBooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KALastBooks
March by Sunni Overend @SunniOverend #debut #review
What is in a title? Apple March, hence the title March. I loved the cover. I really enjoy seeing something so professionally done that it looks very visually appealing. Sometimes you can judge the book by the cover. In this case it was true. The book was a great debut. This book is written by an Aussie. So for us American people, the grammar and the punctuation are not the same. I hate when I read a review and people turn into the grammar police without knowing that they don’t “quote” the way we do. So for the narratives, get that rule before you jump in.
Apple went to the country’s most prestigious fashion school. It is like saying I am working for Anna Wintour, or I am pulling for Harper’s Bazaar. That is the primo kind of school Apple went to. For now she is behind the register at a retail store. At 29 that is nothing to be happy about, but she is content. Why? OMG you know I want to squeal. Now there is a reveal that gets the spark back in Apple. Something happens to make her realize her dream,s. Her best friend Jackson has some of the BEST one liners and I must create another post for her. There is a secret, that has been holding her back and so is the threat of her past.
Take a journey from Melbourne to New York and Paris with Apple. If you are a fashion lover and have ever read Vogue, this is your cup of tea. When you are at a style house the creative flow is really minimal, it is about the line and the designers view. Apple wants her own vision and of course what else, but the one man to share it with.
A really great example of the fashion world from a design standpoint. I think the author wrote a genre appealing book. It is a pleasure to read such a fine example with such a fine future ahead of her. I can not wait to see what she will write next. A debut like this, you don’t want to miss.
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/sunnioverend
website http://www.sunnioverend.com
twitter @sunnioverend
About this author
Sunni Overend grew up in Victorian wine country, studied design at RMIT University and opened her own designer clothing store. While running her store, Sunni gave in to her love for stories and her first novel, March, came to life.
She currently lives in Melbourne with her architect husband, where she writes, grows flowers on her balcony and pretends she’s too busy and important to browse recipes, dog breeds, cashmere and country houses online.
Modern Suburbia By Chris Merlo @ChrismMerlo #spotlight #debut
Published: March 21, 2013
Words: 70,148 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301183210
Set in the fictional suburb of Teal County,it seems to be filled with every form of entertaining consumption one could desire. Expenses were not spared in producing this lavish and clean looking suburb, along with creating an effective and expanded judicial and policing system and a wide and over reaching corporate industry.
But not everyone finds Teal County to be so fantastic. A young man by the name of Nathan Grant, who has a bitter love-hate relationship with the County he was raised in, is heading back after a long absence in hopes of finishing one last job, part of which includes transporting a very valuable item. The crudeness of the County officials had ironically been both the inspiration for his plans, and now was an abrupt interruption to them, as his freedom in the County is cut short just as soon as he arrives.
From there, the story’s woven tapestries begins to unravel, and we find foes of Nathan with a set of their own agendas in mind, as well as friends willing to help. With the aid of his friends, Emily, a highly attractive party going drug user, and Aiden, a capable well to do computer genius, among others, Nathan must prevail through the hurdles made by County authorities that stand in his way as he tries to complete a task for Martin Benson, a sleazy corporate high roller. Little does Benson know, Nathan has a few alternative plans of his own for Benson, and little does Nathan know, he might be getting into more hot water than he bargained for. After it is revealed Benson has ties with Falco Dietrich, a German terrorist, along with a handful of his cohorts, and it would also seem the highly effective FBI team of Agent’s Simms and Harris has secretly had an eye on Benson for quite some time, several culminating moments of action and deceptions determine the fates of these characters. All while in the midst of negotiating through the complexities of the modern suburb of Teal County. But even when cornered, Nathan proves his wide knowledge of the town he grew up in can give him a tricky advantage, and that he may have more than one motive for why he chose to target Benson in his plans.
Meet the author
My name is Chris Merlo and I am a 33 year old suburbanite, born and raised, which might hint as to the inspiration for my book. I’m an athletic and eclectic type who enjoys the deliciousness of all that the arts has to offer, which includes the art of writing. I have written poems, essays, speeches, songs, short stories, and now my first novel. Another passion of mine is friends and family, and I love being around people and the social life – consider me like a social butterfly. It seems there’s not enough time in one day to do all of the things my hyper ADD mind would like to do, but being busy is certainly something I’m good at. Life is rarely boring for me.
Twitter @ChrismMerlo
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The Bow Wow Club by Nicola May @NicolaMay1 #review
As per my usual starting sentence, I love me some chick lit. Yes I love the style in which Nicola May writes. Mostly I enjoy the “real” aspect. Because it is sad, humerus and sexy, but not over the top. The people in her books are not wealthy, millionaires who flaunt or voluptuous woman. They are very relate-able to me. The main character is Ruby and she is at a turning point in her life. Tragedy strikes and it is a great exploration of loss. I feel so bad for her losing her husband! He was the love of her life in such a way that it hurts to read that part. 
The sub characters like Fiona (Fi) are just the remedy for what ales poor Ruby. It is a VERY touching story. After Ruby is at her lowest who comes charging in? Fiona, strong, loving, and demanding. She surely gets Ruby out of the slump and back into the game. Ruby goes to a group Bow Wow Club (Boyfriends of Widows, Wives of Widowers). Therapy and a HUGE reveal change Ruby’s future forever. When Ruby meets Michael I was hopeful. I thought maybe it was too soon but he was good medicine. (gushing here at the racy scenes) It goes up and down and then you gasp out loud at the reveal.
Overall I think this has been her best book so far. I see the difference in emotions and character development. She keeps you guessing about a few things and that is the build up I like in a book. I enjoyed this book more than The School Gates and Better Together. I did not think that was possible. Better Together was equally as sexy as this one.
Meet the author Nicola May
Buy it on Amazon
My new novel The Bow Wow Club is OUT NOW!
My fourth novel The School Gates won an award for best author read at Festival of Romance.
My other bestselling novels are Working it Out, Star Fish & Better Together. Details can be found at http://www.nicolamay.com
I look forward to sharing my heartfelt and fun books with you.
Better Together by Nicola May @nicolamay1 #review
Jess is nearly 40 when she meets Dan Harris at a party. She is single, sorted, happy – with a great job and a buzzy social and sex-life. All of this is threatened when she falls deeply in love with Dan, who is only 23.
Jess, being older, recognises this as the real, precious thing – but in his immaturity, Dan does not. Unable to cope with the stigma of being with an older woman, he eventually leaves her.
Ten years pass…
Jess, who is still gorgeous at 50, is married now, with a child of her own.They meet again. The years fall away.
This time, Dan understands – but is it too late?
My review:
Well I really enjoyed this one. There were parts that made me so sad and parts that I yelled at the book. sometimes walking away from someone is the hardest thing to do and Jess killed me when she did that. I think the love of her life was there, and so what he was younger! I was filled with angst!
I was being a little selfish thinking that I wanted more. I think the book could have been longer. One of my favorite quotes was “Being honest with you, Jess, I actually arranged to see Dave later as I knew that we’d be at it like rabbits if not. And as I am officially on the rebound, that wouldn’t be acceptable, now would it?
I think I hit a little jackpot meeting this author. Now I set out to read the rest of the books and plan a bundle giveaway! She needs to get some press from the states ladies read on!!
My Quotes and Notes
‘Being honest with you, Jess, I actually arranged to see Dave later as I knew that we’d be at it like rabbits if not. And as I am officially on the rebound, that wouldn’t be acceptable, now would it?’
She wanted to taunt this man, who had so readily dismissed her, the minute she had told him she was pregnant with his child. She was so lucky to have met Dan when she did, and was so easily able to pass Evie off as his. ‘Of course I haven’t told him. I’m not that stupid.
‘I don’t care.’ Jess said her voice beginning to crack. ‘I love being with you. It’s the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. You make me…’ She was lost for words. ‘We’re better together that’s all.’ She couldn’t contain her tears any longer.
Sam waved his beautiful wife and daughter off of the drive. Tears stung his eyes at the nature of his betrayal. What on earth was he thinking? How could he possibly even think of leaving this wonderful woman, adorable child and settled life behind for what?
It was incomprehensible; Sam was the father of Dan’s child! How could that be?
At least now, with him gone from their lives, she and Freya could move on, with no deceit hanging over them. Just pure honesty, trust and love.
The author:
Other titles:
Working It Out
Star Fish
The School Gates
About this author
Hello, I’m Nicola May, author of romantic comedy.
STOP PRESS: The School Gates has just WON Best Author Published Read at Festival of Romance!!
My fourth novel The School Gates is out now on both Kindle and in paperback. It follows the lives of 4 very different mums and one gay dad and how their lives intertwine at the school gates. Chick Lit with a kick I call it as deals with some pretty tough issues. It has just been shortlisted for best self published novel. Winners to be announced at Festival of Romance on November 16th.
My other bestselling novels are Working it Out, Star Fish & Better Together. Deatils can be found at www.nicolamay.com
I look forward to sharing my heartfelt and fun books with you.
The Bow Wow Club by Nicola May @NicolaMay1 #spotlight
Ruby is back and never expected to be starting over…
…but after a shocking bereavement, she begins
to question whether or not she will ever be happy again.
A chance encounter with handsome author Michael Bell
throws her fragile heart into turmoil. Plus, a dark family secret
and completely unexpected love interest add to her confusion.
Encouraged to face her demons, she volunteers at the Bow Wow Club – (Boyfriends of Widows, Wives of Widowers).
You will laugh and cry along with a myriad of eccentric characters as Ruby searches for her inner peace. But will she let love win? Or allow her past to continue to haunt her?
The author:
Other titles:
Working It Out
Star Fish
The School Gates
About this author
Hello, I’m Nicola May, author of romantic comedy.
STOP PRESS: The School Gates has just WON Best Author Published Read at Festival of Romance!!
My fourth novel The School Gates is out now on both Kindle and in paperback. It follows the lives of 4 very different mums and one gay dad and how their lives intertwine at the school gates. Chick Lit with a kick I call it as deals with some pretty tough issues. It has just been shortlisted for best self published novel. Winners to be announced at Festival of Romance on November 16th.
My other bestselling novels are Working it Out, Star Fish & Better Together. Deatils can be found at www.nicolamay.com
I look forward to sharing my heartfelt and fun books with you. My new novel The Bow Wow Club is OUT NOW! My fourth novel The School Gates won an award for best author read at Festival of Romance. My other bestselling novels are Working it Out, Star Fish & Better Together. Details can be found at http://www.nicolamay.com I look forward to sharing my heartfelt and fun books with you.
Wanted: Wife by Gwen Jones @GwenJones25 @LiteratiAuthors #playlist
Playlist:
Playlist for Spotify – Julie and Andy’s Favorite Toonz
1. Grouplove – “Lovely Cup.” Romantic and fun. Julie’s fave.
2. Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound.” What Andy promised to Julie.
3. Phoenix – “Entertainment.” French alternative. Andy’s guilty pleasure.
4. Muse – “Madness.” What Julie and Richard’s relationship was.
5. Bonnie Raitt – “Something to Talk About.” What Julie really wished she could give the Philly gossipteers when they were badmouthing her about her break-up with Richard.
6. Sophie Milman – “La Vie en Rose.” No explanation necessay.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16089225-wanted
PURCHASE LINKS (Paperbacks not available until July 2)
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/18JY9Te
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/16EQ8BN
Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/17jKdlg
Barnes &Noble: http://amzn.to/17TNMiT
Kobo: http://bit.ly/15zMwNC
About the Author
Gwen Jones, after spending years writing several unpublishable novels, decided to learn what she was doing wrong or give it all up. So after earning an MFA in Creative Writing from Western Connecticut State University, she’s now so good they even allow her to teach there. An unabashed born-and-bred native of Southern New Jersey and the Jersey Shore, she lives with her husband, Frank, and the absolute cutest cat in the world, Gracie.
Visit my website – Gwen Jones Writes
Like me on Facebook – gwenjoneswrites
Follow me on Twitter – gwenjones25
Become a fan on Goodreads ~ Gwen Jones
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Wanted: Wife by Gwen Jones @GwenJones25 @LiteratiAuthors #review #debut
Title: Wanted: Wife
Author: Gwen Jones
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: June 4, 2013
Event organized by: Literati Literature Lovers and Literati Author Services
Review:
Andy Devine is advertising for a wife on a utility pole, and interviewing him is the last thing TV reporter Julie Knott needs. Especially after her cheating fiancé just tweeted their disengagement. Now she has got to choose: get the story—or become it? Whatever you are thinking, stop! It is a very fluffy book, but something I call chick-lit contemporary with a brain. This was a really smart book. What you think about the premise is so off from what the story line goes.
When Julie first meets Andy she is smitten to say the least, and the fact that it takes a few days for her to agree to marry him is pretty funny. I myself would have been in the court-house filing for a license faster than you say I DO. Regardless of what I would have done to Andy, we need to remember that the story line and cute little tag about the advert for a wife, is catchy but not the true meat. The true juice comes from Andy’s past, not Julie. Now I am trying my best at composure!
Don’t miss this debut. I wish I could give one snip of a tiny spoiler but I can’t. Well ok I will. Julie has a few moments where I thought “OMG she is a conniving bitch and she is plotting against Andy” I mean for a while I was up and down with where the story would lead. Well I will admit it had a high heat factor. Along with the heat went some naughty stuff. If I can really be honest it was lovey dovey in parts and swoon worthy too. So save it for a Swoon Thursday Meme.
I say read it NOW. Please know that I can’t give away anything, but will say there are a few reveals that will make you gasp out loud. Not the way you thought it would go at all. What I find equally surprising is the author wrote a few books and considered them not so worthy. I have no clue why, she is great. We need more of these debut with fresh ideas. How refreshing!
If you love the humor and romance of Rachel Gibson and Susan Elizabeth Phillips, don’t miss the fabulous debut of Gwen Jones
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16089225-wanted
PURCHASE LINKS (Paperbacks not available until July 2)
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/18JY9Te
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/16EQ8BN
Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/17jKdlg
Barnes &Noble: http://amzn.to/17TNMiT
Kobo: http://bit.ly/15zMwNC
About the Author
Gwen Jones, after spending years writing several unpublishable novels, decided to learn what she was doing wrong or give it all up. So after earning an MFA in Creative Writing from Western Connecticut State University, she’s now so good they even allow her to teach there. An unabashed born-and-bred native of Southern New Jersey and the Jersey Shore, she lives with her husband, Frank, and the absolute cutest cat in the world, Gracie.
Visit my website – Gwen Jones Writes
Like me on Facebook – gwenjoneswrites
Follow me on Twitter – gwenjones25
Become a fan on Goodreads ~ Gwen Jones
Buy Wanted: Wife in ebook or paperback!
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