I once again feel like I hit the jackpot! This book was such a fluffy piece of feel good I could squeal out loud! It is a series and the second book is labeled as a spin-off. I hate to say that is wrong, because I think it is. It is just another piece of the puzzle that runs almost concurrent with this one. So the story is very YA and I like that most of the time. Although there was angst and drama it was not too much to handle. I dont like when I am yelling at the Kindle telling a character “stop” or “Oh my gosh how dumb are you”? This was perfect in that respect.

The main characters Alex’s and Collin were the perfect couple with so much ahead of them. Without giving the plot away they were perfect until Collin was a bad boy. Even at a young age, men and beer = douche! When all is said and done Alexa and Nicole, her work pal become pretty tight. That is a part that I thought was SO out of the box. Alexa was again perfect! She moves on and finds Nolan. He is perfect and I’d like to add Collin and Nolan were pretty mature in their dealing with each other. There was a very adult aspect to it.

I wanted it to be longer. I can vision a television series of mini series out of this. It has the potential to be an EPIC series. I’m so excited to get to book 2. I am glad that the ups and down were there and not too much angst. Great summer beach read. Grab it up. I am sure giving a few copies away.

The Author: 

Through my addiction for reading, I’ve discovered my passion for writing. I’ve written two books, Planning on Forever and Summer Rush. I’m a hopeless romantic, and love reading and writing about it.
~Read to love, and love to read~
As a thank you, for anyone that writes a review on my books, send me your name, address, and where your review is posted, and I’ll send you a signed bookmark 🙂
(ashleysbookclub@hotmail.com)

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Title:  Off Limits

Author:  Sawyer Bennett

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Age Group:  New Adult

Cover Designer: Vitalink;  http://www.vitalinkweb.com/

Expected release date:  April 16, 2013

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17607787-off-limits

Book Description:

“There is a vulnerability there, hovering just below the surface. And I want to pick at it until I expose it. Then I want to kiss it.”

Two years ago, Emily Burnham, had an epiphany about the shallowness of her life.  And she made it her mission to become a different person…a better woman.  Out from under the controlling thumb of her mother, Emily is tasting the real world for the first time.  And she likes it.

Nixon Caldwell has served his time in the Marine Corps, surviving two brutal tours in Afghanistan. He is back home, surrounded by what he likes best…isolation.  It’s certainly the easiest way to avoid confrontation of the consuming guilt that is weighing him down.

When an accident brings Emily and Nix together, he soon learns he is not the master of his own fate. Struggling with his own pain, Nix tries to guard himself against Emily’s charms.  He wants her in his bed, but he doesn’t want her in his heart.

Having grabbed life by the horns, Emily wants it all.  But is she willing to accept just the small part of himself that Nix is offering?  Can she reach the part of his soul that he has deemed to be Off Limits?

About the Author

Sawyer Bennett is the pen name for a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. She is married to a mobster (well, a market researcher) and they have two big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.

Author social media links:

http://www.sawyerbennett.com

http://www.facebook.com/bennettbooks

http://www.twitter.com/bennettbooks

http://www.goodreads.com/Sawyer_Bennett

Book Info-

Title: Relativity

Proximity Series Book #2

By M.A. George Publication Date: January 9, 2013

Book Blurb-

No matter the planet, Palta Capal is an alien.

She’s lived a lifetime where she never belonged…but relocating to the “home world” she’s never seen has her feeling more like an outsider than ever. Teetering between the thrill of newfound love and the despair of family loss—not to mention the looming threat of global war—Palta doesn’t need any more excitement in her life. But what she needs and what she gets are two entirely different things.

On Goodreads–http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17229659-relativity

Buy Links-

Amazon Paperback-http://www.amazon.com/Relativity-Volume-M-A-George/dp/1481952943/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1

Amazon Kindle-http://www.amazon.com/Relativity-The-Proximity-Series-ebook/dp/B00AZ2PRZQ/ref=tmm_kin_title_0

Barnes & Noble Paperback-http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relativity-m-a-george/1114188005?ean=9781481952941

Smashwords-https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/272994

About the Author-

M. A. George is part proud mother of two adorable children, part super top secret agent…Oops, probably just lost that job.

Writing is what keeps her up into the wee hours of the night.  Fortunately, she has a lot of energy (Read: caffeine is her friend).  She has a bit of an obsession with music (It does a fantastic job of tuning out rambunctious children while she attempts to focus).

She sincerely hopes people out there enjoy reading her work as much as she enjoys writing it.  And if anyone hears of work for a super top secret agent, she’s now available (Discretion guaranteed…).

Get news and updates on her latest work (including the continuation of the Proximity series) by visiting her blog at:

proximitybook.wordpress.com or the Proximity Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/ProximityBook

Author Links-

Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6540633

Blog-http://proximitybook.wordpress.com/

Twitter- http://www.twitter.com/ProximityAuth

Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/ProximityBook

Amazon Author Page-http://www.amazon.com/M.-A.-George/e/B009GR2IOO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Smashwords Author Page- https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/mageorge

Giveaway Info-

 The author is giving away 20 e-book copies of ‘Proximity’-the first book in the series. There will also be 5 sets of Proximity series magnets.  There will also be assorted swag given away. The magnets and swag  are open to the US only, e-books are open internationally.ENTER 

Facebook Event Link- https://www.facebook.com/events/158785594277918/?group_id=0

Links to find/buy your book: 

Amazon:    ===  Barnes and Noble:   === Goodreads  ==Smashwords

 Author Social Media links:  

SEEING RED  by Sidney Halston

 Release date: Feb 15, 2013

 Age Group: Adult

 Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tour organized by: AToMR Tours

Links to find/buy your book: 

Amazon:    ===  Barnes and Noble:   === Goodreads 

Book Description:

 A love triangle just wouldn’t suffice; Jillian Stone had the ‘misfortune’ of getting herself into a love square– with twins, nonetheless.

 Alexander, Oliver, and Jillian were raised on a deserted island. For 12 years, all they knew were those that were marooned with them. A strong bond would link them forever. At 12 years old, they are all rescued and clairvoyant Jillian is immediately shipped off to boarding school. Ten years later, she is reunited with her twins at the funeral of Helen, the woman who “mothered” them while on the island. The innocent and childhood feelings they shared on the island…well, they aren’t so innocent anymore.  Her scrawny gangly twins are now grown men.  Oliver, the ever-loyal friend and Alexander the ultimate bad-boy, have her heart in a tug-a-war.

Enter, mysteriously sexy Professor Paul Black. He’s Jillian’s law school professor and she has caught his attention, albeit inappropriate.  All the while, Jillian’s clairvoyance is wreaking havoc on her life as visions of a redheaded man are becoming all consuming. The dangerous man in her visions is searching for her and has a big secret to share with her about her time on the island as well as about her psychic abilities. Scared for her life, all three men try to protect her, but she must chose one in order to focus on the problem at hand—the redheaded man’s secret.

 Seeing Red is a romance with some paranormal elements and some suspense and a lot of sexual tension.

About the Author

Sidney Halston lives her life with one simple rule: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”–Mark Twain. Or even simpler, “Just Do It”—Nike.

And that’s exactly what she did. After working hard as an attorney, Sidney picked up a pen for the first time at thirty years old to begin her dream of writing. Having never written anything other than very exciting legal briefs, she found an outlet for her imaginative romantic side and wrote Seeing Red.That first pen stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing.

Sidney lives in South Florida with her husband and children. She loves her family above all else, and reading follows a close second. When she’s not writing you can find her reading and reading and reading. She’s a reader first and a writer second.

When she’s not writing or reading, her life is complete and utter chaos, trying to balance family life with work and writing (and reading). But she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Author Social Media links:  

Twitter:  @sidneyhalston

 Facebook: 

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M.A. George

Proximity

CHAPTER 8

I regained consciousness with my face still resting against his chest, rejoicing at its steady rise and fall.  His heart thumped powerfully in my ear, and I paused there to listen to the most wonderful sound imaginable.  I would have been content to daydream there for hours, but I snapped back into reality as a low groan resonated in Eric’s chest.  I quickly pushed myself up and scooted back to sit a few feet away from him, suddenly uncomfortable with physical contact.

Eric reached his hand up to rub the side of his head as he slowly propped himself up with the opposite elbow.  His eyes passed over the contents of the cramped shed, coming to rest on my face.

“Palta?” he asked, the confusion plainly visible on his face.

I hesitated momentarily, preoccupied with the fact that he knew my name.  “Yes?”  I finally managed to speak.

Regaining his polished composure, he lowered his hand and pushed up to a seated position.  With a polite tone, he said, “Forgive me, Palta—but I seem to be having difficulty recalling how we got here…”

“How’s your head?” I asked, as he reached up again to massage the side of his scalp.  “You took quite a blow.”

He lowered his eyes, tilting his head to the side and creasing his forehead for a moment as he considered the idea.  Eventually he collected himself again as he looked back up toward the door.  We both realized simultaneously that the light through the tiny window was beginning to fade to night.

Eric began to shift his weight to stand, but faltered as he stumbled backward into the cabinet behind him.

“Sit back down,” I urged him.  “You’re still weak…You lost a lot of blood.”

Suddenly he froze, his eyes now wide with alarm as he focused on my left shoulder.  I looked down to see the conspicuous patch of orange beginning to dry on my sleeve.

I looked back up at his face, still frozen with shock, with an anxious tension in my eyes.  I waited for a moment, then sighed aloud with the thought of what I was about to do.   Tentatively, I raised my hand and touched my fingertips to my right temple.  Diverting my eyes away from his, I slowly swept my bangs up and back, carefully tucking the strands behind my ear.  After a long pause, I shifted my eyes back to meet his gaze.

Eyes still wide, he swallowed hard as he took in the sight of me.  Then, with a startling jolt, he turned and darted toward the door.  I sat motionless as the sound of his footsteps pounding on the pavement rapidly receded into the distance.

I stayed there for several minutes, utterly spent, mulling over the images in my mind.  I was used to the unusual—but this evening had gone well beyond unusual.  My mind settled on two concerning realities:

Firstly, the sight of my ears could definitely clear a room.

Secondly—and much more disturbingly—Eric Moran was deathly afraid of me.

Book Info-

Title:Proximity

Proximity Series-Book #1

By: M.A. George

Published on October 3, 2012

Book Blurb-

Dr. Palta Capal would be a typical American career woman…if only she were human. She has found her calling in this world as a physician. It’s an ideal outlet for her compassionate spirit…and unearthly healing powers. Palta may spend her nights rereading Jane Austen novels, but she deliberately avoids pursuing her own love story. Human men — attractive as they may be — inevitably grow old and wither, leaving her to grieve in solitude. Frankly, no one has seemed worth the torment.

Enter Eric Moran, the intensely attractive and enigmatic new coworker on the scene. With his quiet confidence and warm smile, he manages to draw Palta’s attention. Little does she know that he, too, holds a secret…one that will propel them both into an escalating collision of two worlds.

On Goodreads–http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16112850-proximity

Buy Links-

Amazon Paperback-http://www.amazon.com/Proximity-Volume-M-A-George/dp/1480016934/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1360544022&sr=8-3&keywords=Proximity

Amazon Kindle-http://www.amazon.com/Proximity-The-Series-ebook/dp/B009FRSP0Q/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1360544022&sr=8-3

Barnes & Noble Paperback- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/proximity-m-a-george/1113570055?ean=9781480016934

Barnes & Noble Nook-http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/proximity-m-a-george/1113570055?ean=2940045010016

Smashwords-http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/239828

Book Info-

Title: Relativity

Proximity Series Book #2

By M.A. George

Publication Date: January 9, 2013

Book Blurb-

No matter the planet, Palta Capal is an alien.

She’s lived a lifetime where she never belonged…but relocating to the “home world” she’s never seen has her feeling more like an outsider than ever. Teetering between the thrill of newfound love and the despair of family loss—not to mention the looming threat of global war—Palta doesn’t need any more excitement in her life. But what she needs and what she gets are two entirely different things.

On Goodreads–http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17229659-relativity

Buy Links-

Amazon Paperback-http://www.amazon.com/Relativity-Volume-M-A-George/dp/1481952943/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1

Amazon Kindle-http://www.amazon.com/Relativity-The-Proximity-Series-ebook/dp/B00AZ2PRZQ/ref=tmm_kin_title_0

Barnes & Noble Paperback-http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relativity-m-a-george/1114188005?ean=9781481952941

Smashwords-https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/272994

About the Author-

M. A. George is part proud mother of two adorable children, part super top secret agent…Oops, probably just lost that job.

Writing is what keeps her up into the wee hours of the night.  Fortunately, she has a lot of energy (Read: caffeine is her friend).  She has a bit of an obsession with music (It does a fantastic job of tuning out rambunctious children while she attempts to focus).

She sincerely hopes people out there enjoy reading her work as much as she enjoys writing it.  And if anyone hears of work for a super top secret agent, she’s now available (Discretion guaranteed…).

Get news and updates on her latest work (including the continuation of the Proximity series) by visiting her blog at:

proximitybook.wordpress.com or the Proximity Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/ProximityBook

Author Links-

Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6540633

Blog-http://proximitybook.wordpress.com/

Twitter- http://www.twitter.com/ProximityAuth

Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/ProximityBook

Amazon Author Page-http://www.amazon.com/M.-A.-George/e/B009GR2IOO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Smashwords Author Page- https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/mageorge

Giveaway Info-

The author is giving away 20 e-book copies of ‘Proximity’-the first book in the series. There will also be 5 sets of Proximity series magnets.  There will also be assorted swag given away. The magnets and swag  are open to the US only, e-books are open internationally.

And the link if you need that instead:

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/NmJlZGE3MjI0NGMxNTZlODc4ZjRiYzM0Mjk4NzhjOjkw/

Facebook Event Link- https://www.facebook.com/events/158785594277918/?group_id=0

SEEING RED  by Sidney Halston

 Release date: Feb 15, 2013

 Age Group: Adult

 Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tour organized by: AToMR Tours

Links to find/buy your book: 

Amazon:    ===  Barnes and Noble:   === Goodreads  ==Smashwords

Book Description:

 A love triangle just wouldn’t suffice; Jillian Stone had the ‘misfortune’ of getting herself into a love square– with twins, nonetheless.

Alexander, Oliver, and Jillian were raised on a deserted island. For 12 years, all they knew were those that were marooned with them. A strong bond would link them forever. At 12 years old, they are all rescued and clairvoyant Jillian is immediately shipped off to boarding school. Ten years later, she is reunited with her twins at the funeral of Helen, the woman who “mothered” them while on the island. The innocent and childhood feelings they shared on the island…well, they aren’t so innocent anymore.  Her scrawny gangly twins are now grown men.  Oliver, the ever-loyal friend and Alexander the ultimate bad-boy, have her heart in a tug-a-war.

Enter, mysteriously sexy Professor Paul Black. He’s Jillian’s law school professor and she has caught his attention, albeit inappropriate.  All the while, Jillian’s clairvoyance is wreaking havoc on her life as visions of a redheaded man are becoming all consuming. The dangerous man in her visions is searching for her and has a big secret to share with her about her time on the island as well as about her psychic abilities. Scared for her life, all three men try to protect her, but she must chose one in order to focus on the problem at hand—the redheaded man’s secret.

Seeing Red is a romance with some paranormal elements and some suspense and a lot of sexual tension.

About the Author

Sidney Halston lives her life with one simple rule: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”–Mark Twain. Or even simpler, “Just Do It”—Nike.

And that’s exactly what she did. After working hard as an attorney, Sidney picked up a pen for the first time at thirty years old to begin her dream of writing. Having never written anything other than very exciting legal briefs, she found an outlet for her imaginative romantic side and wrote Seeing Red.That first pen stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing.

Sidney lives in South Florida with her husband and children. She loves her family above all else, and reading follows a close second. When she’s not writing you can find her reading and reading and reading. She’s a reader first and a writer second.

When she’s not writing or reading, her life is complete and utter chaos, trying to balance family life with work and writing (and reading). But she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Author Social Media links:  

Twitter:  @sidneyhalston

 Facebook: 

Google

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