On The Edge (The Brazen Boys) Kindle Edition by Daryl Banner @DarylBanner #spotlight

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*** Each novella in The Brazen Boys series is a standalone M/M romance. They can be read in any order. ***

THE BRAZEN BOYS SERIES:
#1 : “Dorm Game (The Brazen Boys)”
#2 : “On The Edge (The Brazen Boys)”
#3 : “Owned By The Freshman (The Brazen Boys)”
#4 : “Dog Tags (The Brazen Boys)”
#5 : “All Yours Tonight (The Brazen Boys)”
#6 : “Straight Up (The Brazen Boys)”

It is Derek’s birthday and there’s nothing he wants more than the mysterious, musclebound boy from the website who goes by the name Edge. When an accidental keystroke brings the dream boy to Derek’s house – in the flesh – Derek soon learns he’s in for a lot more than he would ever bargain for in a surprise birthday gift …

***Each novella in The Brazen Boys series is a standalone M/M romance. They can be read in any order.***
***Contains: M/M sexuality and adult language

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Daryl Banner is a writer and composer who graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Theatre and Psychology. After writing several plays and a musical in college, he started composing for short films and websites, one of which is the Vamplets “Baby Vampyre Dolls” website: (www.vamplets.com)

Interesting tidbits: Daryl is also an obsessive piano player, video game enthusiast, and occasional actor. He’s been remixing video game music for over fifteen years, and is a passionate Final Fantasy fan. You can feed your ears with many of his remixes (as well as his original music) on his YouTube page “www.youtube.com/DarylBanner”. Also, he personally answers all emails he receives, so if you have some strange desire to write him, he may enjoy it. He currently resides in Texas.

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20Oct2015

Wicked Restless A Harper Boys novel By Ginger Scott @TheGingerScott #review @wordsmithpublic

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Did you guys read Wild Reckless yet? If not then go grab it here and then pre- order Wicked Reckless here. Now moving on to this book. Remember Andrew the youngest Harper brother? Well he has his own story to tell. This was probably the best Ginger Scott book ever! The angst from book one was turned up to high for this one.

I remember in book one when the Harper’s had their life explained I felt bad for them because of their Mom. Their Mom worked so hard to provide for them, herself and her Dad. All of this while she is trying to get over her oldest son James’ death. So when drugs and violence change the family forever, I felt like I loved Owen more. He has shown the image of tough but he wasn’t too tough to me. I adored the way their life was portrayed. silence (3)

Now that the spotlight is on Andrew, I was so happy, he was the smart kid. The emotions that describe Andrew really made me lose it a few times. He is in a GATE gifted and talented program, I think they call it Excel here, anyways he is brilliant, shy and so alone. I really had my little heart broken for him. Speaking of hearts, that is where the love of Emma comes in. Emma moved there a few months ago to be “closer to Chicago”, whatever right? NO it has meaning for her and her family and then the same goes for Iowa. one day single-woman-quotes

This will totally make you love the traditional family structure. There is another love for me and that was Dwayne. Dwayne was the best Step-Dad he could be. For once I can say that someone came into a kids life and did exactly the right things. The character was loving, caring, communicative at his own pace. When you read the family scenes just think of how his support helped both Andrew and Owen.

More of my cheers is for bringing back the James memories.l Yes he was the bad Harper kid that just couldn’t get help the help he desperately needed but didn’t want. So another bravo for showing socially relevant issues that are real and not sugar coated politically correct views. Drugs are here and sometimes we can offer help but it wont be accepted.

I say read it and tell me if chapter 5 killed you too!

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Ginger Scott is a writer and journalist from Peoria, Arizona. Her book, “Waiting on the Sidelines,” is a coming-of-age love story that explores the real heartbreak we all feel as we become adults throughout our high school years. The story follows two characters, Nolan (a Tomboy with a baseball player’s name) and Reed (the quarterback she wishes would notice her) as they struggle with peer-pressure, underage drinking, bullying and finding a balance between what your heart wants and what society says you should want — even if you aren’t ready. You can read her book now in Amazon’s kindle store.

Scott has been writing and editing for newspapers, magazines and blogs for more than 15 years. She has told the stories of Olympians, politicians, actors, scientists, cowboys, criminals and towns. For more on her and her work, visit her website at http://www.littlemisswrite.com.

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18Oct2015

My Unexpected Forever (The Beaumont Series #2) by Heidi McLaughlin @HeidiJoVT #review

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I expected a continuation of book one and I got it so I am happy. The guys from 4225 West are back! A life of music is in the plans now for Liam and Josie so in this book we focus on Harrison and Katelyn. That thrills me . I’m so totally Team #Karrison it ain’t even funny. I loved this dynamic duo and I have so many quotes from this book. I enjoyed book 1 and this was SO much better. I can honestly say that it is a scorcher. Heidi definitely turned up the heat!

I must give an special award to Harrison as character of course, because he took his son. When his “oops one night stand” turns up with a 3 day old, he calls his mother and jumps into action. I have never read a character so giving in this respect.

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Now as for the entire “oops” it was addressed and that part, no spoilers here, was unique and I loved it. This is a one of a kind of a guy. My man Harrison. #Swoon!

The author does Mason justice here too. His memory is alive along with Katelyn’s commitment to him. Their love was something to truly aspire to.

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Heidi is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper Beagle/Jack Russell, Buttercup, two Parakeets, Gonzo & Hedwig, and their newest addition of a Highland West/Mini Schnauzer, Jill.

During the day Heidi is behind a desk talking about Land Use. At night, she’s writing one of the many stories planned for release or sitting court-side during either daughter’s basketball games.

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16Oct2015

My Unexpected Forever (The Beaumont Series #2) by Heidi McLaughlin @HeidiJoVT #Spotlight

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I expected a life of music.
I expected to raise my son.
It took one look to make everything change.
I never expected happiness.

I never expected to find her.
I never expected to feel desire.
I never expected I’d be a family man.
I never expected to be loved.
I never expected to fall in love.

They say you should expect the unexpected, I didn’t realize my unexpected would be the forever kind.

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Heidi is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author.

During the day Heidi is behind a desk talking about Land Use. At night, she’s writing one of the many stories planned for release or sitting court-side during either daughter’s basketball games.

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14Oct2015

Forever My Girl (The Beaumont Series #1) by Heidi McLaughlin @HeidiJoVT #Review

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This is a new adult book that by description is typical, but not at all. The author sets things up when our main characters are in high school and going into college. At first Liam and Josie are typical. When there is a part where I gasp out loud is where Nick comes in. There is a part when the past comes into play. Nick, yeah I hated him, so I think Heidi goes above and beyond to create a mediocre character that is blah and then the spoiler, yeah he has a little bit of a brass set. Who would have thunk it? Through the entire book the town of Beaumont is set up with some descriptive to give you the feel.

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You meet Jose, Jenna and then the men Liam and Mason. Mason is dead but everything comes together when Liam shows up at his funeral. Katelyn is the grieving wife, who I idolized throughout this novel. I felt the emotions that the author conveyed when Liam and Josie have their “talk”. There are a lot of truths that come out but some not so soon or easy. The waiting was a killer. It wasn’t like the normal pining away novel so PLEASE love it and stick with it so the epic showdown is completely a shocker to you as it was me.

I don’t like reading about a ten year long love that just eats away. I have never related to someone who just exists without their lover/love interest. Not realistic to me at all. This was different. Both of these characters have longevity in the series.

When I got to the end I immediately started book 2.

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14Oct2015

After August by Angela March @AngelaMarch3 #review

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After a horrible and disfiguring fire, Kiera Mason is ready to re-enter society. She has only her Mother’s sister left. So she plans to stay with them as a way of healing. She has a plan and gives herself sufficient time frames to work towards. The goals are reasonable as is her course of treatment. She refers to her burns from the fire that took her parent’s life as “patchwork” skin. She has obvious self esteem issues. When Keira goes to her Aunt and Uncles house she is confronted with starting over with everything from a new name to a family she never really knew.

The truth of her ordeal comes out in small parts, each one more shocking that the other. It makes this a page turner. When the naughty comes in so does Jake…

The author creates a group of people that you honestly hate. Cousin Whitney is the queen and refuses to bow to anyone. She is bold, opinionated, bossy and abusive to people. She seems to get away with things because of her Anson name. Her dad, Bud is a real estate and construction genius who makes people money. So that is the way he gets everything done. They are EVIL!

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The entire story surrounds this family, the Anson’s and one Jacob O’Malley, bar owner bad boy.

This is loaded with hate, anger, family and lots of scandal with a side on erotic romance. So YES its got everything I love. This author continues to surprise me with her stories. This was another captivating read. The last 25% was like WOW I cursed, cried, and was really angry This is gonna stay with me for a while

People have three faces, one you show the world, one you show your family and close friends, and your true face that you only show yourself.

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Angela March has accomplished another “Life Goal” of writing a book series. Angela has always loved any and everything creative. She has taken all the aspects of the stories she likes to read, compiling them into her writing style. Add her own personal life experiences along with a dash of humor. Her *A Southern Series* (3 book series) were written loosely based off her life experiences thus far. Angela’s life motto is… You have one shot at life.. When my time is up I want to slide into home saying what a ride… what a wild ride.

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12Oct2015

After August by Angela March @AngelaMarch3 #spotlight

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Seven years is a long time to live behind the protection and safety of high thick walls. Kiera Mason is ready to re-enter society. Starting over with family she hardly knows, a new name, new city, new uncertainty of what her future holds. It’s never as easy as they say. Loss of everything she knows to be true, even who she is or was.

Jacob O’Malley local playboy, Harley riding, tattoo covered owner of a dive bar in downtown Charleston. Jake is content floating through life, bedding who he chooses, never committing. He has never been an emotional type, but when Whitney Anson’s cousin walks into the picture, Jake has met his emotional awakening in the blue eyes of Vivian Anson.

When hot-shot architect Alex West rolls into Charleston to work for Budreau Anson, Whitney decides she’ll let her “serviceman” Jake off the hook for cutting her off to pursue her cousin.

Alex West has no interest in Whitney and her superficial ways, he zeros in on Vivian.

Whitney Anson has been dethroned by her cousin Vivian, and the spoiled socialite isn’t having any of it. She’ll find a way be get what she wants even if it means creating havoc on the ones she holds near and dear. After all, she is the princess of Charleston, or so she thinks.

With all tragedies, they happen so fast, too fast to the point you doubt your own memories about the event. It’s never the same, you are never the same after tragedy strikes and you look death in the face and survive to tell your tale, especially when you look in the mirror and are reminded of the horror you endured.

Lies, secrets and superficial exteriors.

People have three faces, one you show the world, one you show your family and close friends, and your true face that you only show yourself.

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9Oct2015

WILD RECKLESS by GINGER SCOTT (A Harper Boys novel) By Ginger Scott @TheGingerScott #review @wordsmithpublic

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Kensington Worth, aka Kensi is very normal at first. When things happen for her in her chosen career, the personal side of her life starts to crumble. There is a very delicate balance here that threatens her household. I totally enjoyed how the author creates a very devious sub-plot. This book was fantastic!

The way Kensi has her music passion and how her parents, mainly her Dad, try to dictate her future was killer. The two families who live next door to each other were opposites, on the surface. The Harper household brought tears to my eyes a few times. As I grew to know Kensi and her family they did the same.

So sometimes as a parent you can push and demand instead of guiding your child. The way Kensi deals with her career and what turns out to be her ultimate passion was awesome!

I was loving how the Harper family had this bond. The fact that from the outside you thought they were all trouble but, they were very multi-layered. Their heartache was so real. They have more than one relevant issues. I really loved how Mrs Harper cared for her father. Having a parent with Alzheimer’s disease is a hot topic, so it was dealt with here in a caring way. Aside from that there is James Harper. I really loved him. James has substance problems and it is the most heartbreaking part for me to read.

The family drama was the center of this book. I thought it was extremely well written. Part of being an avid reader is wanting to scream “this book is amazing”! Then having everyone read it. Now as I think back to the one plot device that was, for me, most important I am yelling! I cant tell you what it was but Oh my GOD it was shocking.

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6Oct2015

WILD RECKLESS by GINGER SCOTT (A Harper Boys novel) By Ginger Scott @TheGingerScott #Spotlight @wordsmithpublic

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Kensington Worth had a vision for her senior year. It involved her best friends, her posh private school in downtown Chicago and time alone with her piano until her audition was perfected, a guaranteed ticket into the best music programs in the world.

Instead, a nightmare took over.

It didn’t happen all at once, but her life unraveled quickly—a tiny thread that evil somehow kept pulling until everything precious was taken from her. She was suddenly living miles away from her old life, trapped in an existence she didn’t choose—one determined to destroy her from the inside, leaving only hate and anger behind. It didn’t help that her neighbor, the one whose eyes held danger, was enjoying every second of her fall.

Owen Harper was trouble, his heart wild and his past the kind that’s spoken about in whispers. And somehow, his path was always intertwined with Kensington’s, every interaction crushing her, ruining her hope for any future better than her now. Sometimes, though, what everyone warns is trouble, is exactly what the heart needs. Owen Harper was consumed with darkness, and it held onto his soul for years. When Kensington looked at him, she saw a boy who’d gotten good at taking others down when they threatened his carefully balanced life. But the more she looked, the more she saw other things too—good things…things to admire.

Things…to love. Things that made her want to be reckless.

And those things…they were the scariest of all.

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29Sep2015

Wicked Restless A Harper Boys novel By Ginger Scott @TheGingerScott #TeaserTuesday @wordsmithpublic

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Andrew Harper grew up in a house marked by tragedy. His older brother Owen did his best to shelter him, but you can only be protected from life’s pain for so long. Eventually, you end up just feeling numb…and isolated.

Loneliness was the one constant in Andrew’s life. Until one girl, met by chance in a high school hallway, changed everything. Emma Burke was a mystery and all that was beautiful in this world, the only air Andrew ever wanted to breathe. She took the lonely away, and filled it with hope and color, and Andrew would do anything to keep her safe, happy and whole.

But sometimes, what feels good and right is what ends up hurting us the most. And when Andrew and Emma are faced with an impossible decision, Andrew is tested to see just how far he’s willing to go for the girl who owns his heart.

Cuts are deep.

Scars are left behind.

And revenge beckons.

When Andrew finally gets his chance, in college, five years after his first love broke him completely, he finds out old feelings don’t really disappear just because you say you hate someone. The more he tries to avenge all that he believes he lost, the more he uncovers the real story of what happened years before.

Love is wicked. But a restless heart is never satisfied beating on its own. Can Andrew and Emma make it right before it’s too late, or will the ties that bind them now destroy their only chance at a future?