Monday, 17 March 2014

Dracian Legacy Blog Tour





Seventeen-year-old REN PERNELL knows the meaning of tragedy. Or so she thinks.

A year after Ren loses her parents, destiny walks through the door in the form of AXEL KNIGHT—and he changes everything. Strange creatures start to appear, and Ren’s best friend suddenly finds her irresistible; even as the undeniable, unexplainable bond with Axel threatens to drive her insane. Ren knows there’s something Axel isn’t sharing, and she’s determined to uncover the truth. Caught in centuries-old blood feud between races she never knew existed, Ren learns that she’s the chosen one, the Echo, preordained to end the bloodshed.

But there’s a catch—in order to save those she loves and a homeland she’s never knew existed, Ren will have to die. With the clock running out, she’ll have to navigate a new world of betrayal and deceit. If Ren can find love in the darkest of places, she just might be able to escape the prophecy. But what price is she willing to pay?


My thoughts:

I read Dracian Legacy last year and loved it so I signed up for the tour to reread the new version. I wasn't disappointed. I loved it even more than I did last year. 
The story kicks off with Ren after losing her parents, and having her brother as the only living relative. Some of the things I loved in this version: Ren is so much stronger. Here she has two guys vying for her attention. She knows what she wants and she sticks to her principles. Oh, and she's kick-ass as well!!  Another thing, I really like the worldbuilding and the mythology. Very well thought out and original. Alex is still the gorgeous guy, protective and all round awesome. I really liked the side characters as well. 
I can't wait to read the second book in this series. If you're searching for a great YA paranormal romance, I HIGHLY recommend Dracian Legacy. 





Priya lives in the beautiful city of Boise, ID as a full-time working mom and part-time YA Novel Author. For the past 7+ years she has worked in multiple fortune 500 companies and has recently found the passion to read and write. The Dracian Legacy is her first YA paranormal romance series. She strongly believes that true love conquers all and that’s a common theme you’ll find within her novels.

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Thursday, 13 March 2014

Blog tour: Fierce by Nina Levine



Fierce by Nina Levine
Book 2 in the Storm MC Series

Publication Date: 28th February 2014
Genre: Contemporary Romance




Synopsis

She's everything he's never wanted. He's everything she's never known.

Scott Cole is a force to be reckoned with. As Vice President of the Storm Motorcycle Club he carries out his duties with a ruthless determination. He moves through life with a clear agenda - protect his club and his family at all costs.

He is intense.

He is loyal.

He is fierce.

He doesn't give his love easily, but when he does, he loves fiercely. Settling down, however, has never been part of his plan.

Harlow James is a country girl who has never met a biker in her life. She is also done with men. In her experience all they ever do is lie, cheat or steal. When she meets Scott Cole she knows he is heartbreak on legs.

He is confident.

He is sexy.

He is bossy.

She knows she must fight her growing attraction to this complex man in order to guard her heart. When his world crashes into hers and danger comes calling, Scott's fierce desire to protect kicks in and Harlow realises that she might just have found a man worth taking a risk on.



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Excerpt

My eyes dropped to her chest.  That top fit her tits like a glove; any man would struggle to keep their eyes off her chest.  I wasn’t a saint and had no problem showing my appreciation so it took me more than a few moments to look back up to her face.  She was shaking her head at me but there was a hint of a smile.
            
I smirked.  “Sweetheart, if you’re gonna wear shit like that you’ve gotta expect men to stare.”
           
“Turn around.” 
            
“What?”
            
She repeated herself.  “I said, turn around.”
            
“Yeah, I got that but I’m wondering where you’re going with this.”
            
She walked over to me until she was in my personal space.  A sexy smile came over her face and she said, “I want you to turn around so that I can check out your ass cause baby, a woman’s got needs and if you’re gonna wear shit like that, her needs are gonna be fulfilled.”
            
I reached out and curled my hand around her neck, pulling her closer.  “Fuck woman, what are you doing to me?”

            
Her breathing became ragged.  “The same thing you’re doing to me.”





Storm by Nina Levine
Book One In The Storm MC Series
Contemporary Adult Romance 




Synopsis

Life can be a bitch but love can get you through any storm.

Madison Cole’s family is the Storm Motorcycle Club. Her father is the President and her brother is the VP. She grew up surrounded by bikers, crime and violence. Two years ago she walked away from her family and the world they live in. Her soul was shattered, her heart was broken and she had an addiction she couldn't shake. She picked up the pieces and put herself back together. Now her family wants her back. The club is being threatened and they send a club member to return her home to safety; the one person that could destroy everything she has worked so hard to build.

Jason Reilly has sacrificed a lot for the motorcycle club he calls family. Two years ago he made the biggest sacrifice of all; he gave up the woman he loved for them. Now he is being sent to bring her back and he is conflicted. He thought he was over her but discovers their connection is as strong as ever. Their love was all-consuming, passionate and fiery. It was also their undoing and he doesn't know if either of them is strong enough to battle the demons that ripped them apart, to find love again. 

Madison and Jason are brought back together by a force out of their control; one that pushes them to a breaking point. Can they overcome their past and discover a love worth fighting for or will the harsh reality of their world finally and completely break them both?




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Excerpt

I found her sitting at the bar with Stoney. I liked Stoney, but I didn’t like the way he was looking at Madison. “Eyes off her tits, Stoney,” I snapped.

Madison’s eyes widened and I waited for her response but she surprised the fuck out of me with her silence.

“Yeah, yeah,” he grumbled, moving off his stool to stand, “I’m outta here.” 

“His eyes weren’t on my tits, J,” she said as we watched him leave.

“Yeah, baby, they were.”

She rolled her eyes, “You weren’t even standing in front of him to be able to know that.”

I moved into her space, pushed my body up against her side and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. Leaning my face down, I spoke into her ear so that only she could hear me, “I know they were because you’re wearing a low cut, tight dress that your tits are almost spilling out of and it’s exactly where my eyes would have been if I was Stoney.”






About the Author

Nina Levine is an Aussie writer who writes stories about hot, alpha men and the tough, independent women they love. 

WARNING: You will find hot, dirty sex, lots of swearing, occasional violent encounters and men and women who live fast and love hard.

Nina's debut book Storm was released in November 2013. It is based around the Storm Motorcycle Club and is the first book in an MC series.  The second book, Fierce, is due out in early 2014.



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Tuesday, 11 March 2014

A Need So Insatiable Release day

A Need So Insatiable is finally here!!

Soooooo... this baby has finally acquired THE wings and it's  ready to fly. This novel wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for my beta readers Tianna , Nanette, Sarah, Betareader Sarah, Debbie, Priya and my über-awesome editor, Kisa.  Another huge shout-out goes out to bloggers and authors I've met since I took a chance to travel down this road to publishing. I'm completely humbled by the support. I've made really wonderful friends. Saying thank you is not enough so I'll top that with virtual hugs and chocolates and skittles.





“You've owned me from the moment I walked into that music room. You've wrapped yourself in my heart and mind. I can’t get you out. I don’t want to.” ~ Rafael Van Rees 

Sophie Fisher’s life is on fire. If she’s not ducking around corners or slipping out of windows to escape the debt collectors her father's death has left knocking on her door, she’s dealing with her rebellious, fifteen-year-old sister, Lilli. And, as if that’s not enough, Rafael Van Rees crashes into her life—literally—bringing with him a past the public has no idea of. Can she unravel his mysteries before he unravels her, or will his presence finally force her to face the demons she's trying to outrun? 

Rafael Van Rees prides himself on being in control of his destiny, music and women. As far as he is concerned, his past is a black cloud in the distance--until he meets Sophie, that is, and his world spins out of control in more ways than one. He knows the darkest sins and secrets eventually reveal themselves, but when it comes to Sophie, he'll stop at nothing to protect her from his past. Even if it kills him.


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Monday, 10 March 2014

Cover reveal: Surrender The Sky by Meradeth Houston

Today I have a super-gorgeous cover for you!! But before that, just a quick announcement. A Need So Insatiable link is live on Amazon!! It's only .99cents until March 18th.

Back to the reveal.. :D  Meradeth's Houston third book in the Sary Society series, SURRENDER THE SKY, has a shiny new cover! I'm so excited to get my hands on this one. I've read the first two books in the series, If you haven't started this series, oh my! Run, One-click on Amazon. :)

So without further ado, here is there cover...



Release Date: May, 2014

Synopsis:

Gabby lives by two unbreakable rules: don’t expose her kind, the Sary, and don’t fall in love—too bad some rules are made to be broken.

When Gabby’s most difficult charge accidentally shoots her in front of a class full of students, the event exposes her carefully hidden identity. She shifts from looking like a normal teen to her secret Sary form, revealing her wings and the existence of her kind—immortals who try to keep people from committing suicide. Her incident attracts the attention of the next leader of the Sary, Jassen, who offers her an impossible bargain: she can keep her wings if she makes amends with those who know the truth. Things get more complicated when a rebel Sary, intent on exposing them to the world, starts interfering with Gabby’s work. And there’s no denying her attraction to Jassen, who is torn between his duties and his heart. With threats at every turn and her immortality on the line, Gabby has to find a way to save the Sary or surrender the sky forever.


Surrender the Sky is a stand alone title that follows COLORS LIKE MEMORIES and THE CHEMISTRY OF FATE, with cameos from several of the characters in the first books! It will be available in May wherever ebooks are sold!

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Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Release Blitz: Playing Pretend by Juliana Haygert

Welcome to the Playing Pretend release event, organized by Grapevine Book Tours! Read an excerpt from this NA Contemporary Romance, and enter to win a gift card or eBook copy. Don't forget to visit the event page for a list of participating blogs with more excerpts and an author interview!




Playing Pretend
by Juliana Haygert
Publication: March 3rd, 2014
New Adult Contemporary Romance


As the Governor’s daughter, Charlotte McClain is an expert in playing pretend. High society, the men her mother shoves in her direction and a Pre-Law major are all a part of her perfect pretense. But when she pretends to be a nobody during Spring Break, she meets someone who rocks her world.

Mason Rowell knows heartbreak and Spring Break don’t mesh well, so he allows the mysterious Charlotte to seduce him. What should have been a fling, results in something deeper. After Spring Break has long since passed, he moves to Washington to pursue his graduate degree, but what he never expected to find living among the rich and pompous, was the girl who gave him the strength to change and the desire to start anew.

When the guy Charlotte can’t forget goes from a sensual memory to temptation in the flesh, her facade is put to the test. If she surrenders to his charms, she risks ruining her mother’s perfect career and master plan. Playing pretend is what Charlotte does best, but how long can she pretend she doesn't love the man who made her proud of her true self?

**A light, sexy NA Contemporary Romance (17+)**

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A sneak peek inside Playing Pretend

A knock on my window made me jump.
Mason stood outside my car, looking at me with a big smile.
My heart fluttered. That smile was for me. This handsome, hot man had come outside of Washington to meet me.
With a smile of my own, I opened my car door. As soon as I stepped out, Mason’s arms wound around me and pulled me to him. He kissed me as if he hadn’t seen me for an entire year, and I kissed him back the same way. His lips smoldered mine and I clung to his shoulders, teasing him with my tongue. He groaned, but didn’t break the kiss. Instead, he pushed me back until I was pressed between my car and him, and deepened the kiss. Heat surged low in my belly as he adjusted his stance, gluing every inch of him to me.
“Get a room!”
Mason and I turned to where the voice came. An older couple exited Starbucks and watched us with reproaching eyes.
My face burned.
“They’re just jealous,” Mason said, stifling a laugh.
“There are children here.” The man gestured toward a group of teenagers seated alongside a window, also watching us and giggling.
I smacked my hands on my cheeks as the couple disappeared inside their car.
Mason pulled my hands from my face and rested his forehead on mine. “Hi.”
“Hi.” I entwined my fingers with his. “How are you?”
“Better now.” He brushed his lips on mine ever so gently; it took my breath away. I pulled away and he looked at me as if I had offended him. “What?”
“I … we can’t keep this up.” The heat in my body spread to my cheeks. “I’m gonna lose control if we do.”
The corners of his lips tugged up. He leaned into me and breathed in my ear. “I love it when you lose control.”





Juliana Haygert

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While Juliana Haygert dreams of being Wonder Woman, Buffy, or a blood elf shadow priest, she settles for the less exciting—but equally gratifying—life of a wife, mother, and author. Thousands of miles away from her former home in Brazil, she now resides in Connecticut and spends her days writing about kick-ass heroines and the heroes who drive them crazy.

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Tuesday, 4 March 2014

A Need So Insatiable pre-release book blitz

We're getting closer to A Need So Insatiable release day. Just 8 more days!!!!! I'm so excited to officially introduce you to Rafael & Sophie. Yes, it's steamy, has some action (not the steamy kind) and I love the characters. I had a wonderful time writing this story. It took me a while to get there, but I did and I have to say I had a wild ride. :D All ARCs were sent to the reviewers yesterday so now I'm gearing for the release day.

The pre-release blitz kicked-off yesterday through Atomr Book Tours. So far everything's going well..yay!! :D Here's a teaser...



Monday, 3 March 2014

Book Spotlight & Excerpt: Semblance by Logan Patricks



Whoever said money couldn't buy happiness has never starved a day in their lives.

My name is Aria Valencia, a third year classical music student at the University, and I was down to my last dollar. Some nights, I seriously considered stripping at the Skin Bar just to make ends meet, but the thought of my dad's spirit--God rest his soul--scowling at me while I shoved my breasts into some pervert's face was enough to turn me off the idea completely.

And then one night, chance came knocking on my door under the guise of the Midnight Society, a secret cabal comprised of the most wealthy and influential souls this side of the Universe. Their leader was a man named Shadow, who was equally enigmatic as he was gorgeous and, for some mystifying reason, had his dark brooding eyes focused on me.

Seduced by the promises of fame and fortune in exchange for a seemingly innocent request, I soon found myself drawn into a provocative world filled with both vast riches and unending lies and it didn't take long for me to realize what being a part of the Midnight Society actually entailed: shiny things, hot sex, and dead bodies.

There's a dark side to every love story, and this one was mine.


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EXCERPT

We visited four more temple ruins that afternoon. Though not as extravagant as Angkor Wat, each one was just as haunting and beautiful. The one that touched me profoundly was Ta Prohm, where an ancient looking tree seeped through the ruin’s walls creating a harmonious union between stone and root.
Two different elements of nature, fused into one to form one of the most breathtaking things I’ve ever seen.
I turned around and looked at Shadow, who was too busy examining the carvings on the stone walls to notice that I was staring at him.
We were two distinct entities in this vast universe ourselves—Shadow living in a world of money, power, and a haunting past which suffocates him daily. Meanwhile I was a simple girl whose life blood was filled with impossible dreams and musical sonatas. My future terrified me and my past was filled with bittersweet memories.
A week ago, the thought of being in a relationship with this provocative, but ridiculously handsome man was the last thing I wanted. Seeing the symbiotic union between the tree and the temple made me wonder if a love between Shadow and I could be just as beautiful and spellbinding?
I wanted him. God, I wanted him so badly.
I wanted these dates to be more than just a façade.
I wanted these moments we had together to mean just as much to Shadow as they did to me. I wanted him to look at me as I looked at him—as the person who captured his heart.    


AUTHOR BIO:

Logan discovered both love and heartbreak at the tender age of seven, when the pretty little blue-eyed girl next door stole his Kit-Kat bar and shared it with the bad boy from across the street. Devastated, Logan found solace by escaping into imaginary worlds he forged with words, creating kingdoms where the chivalrous knight always got the princess.

Twenty three years later Logan spends his days in a suit and tie, working for the government on matters of network security. However his thoughts never strayed too far from the incendiary nature of love — the passionate fire that’s both scintillating and dangerous. Obsessed with exploring the steamy and mysterious side of human nature, Logan continues to create worlds filled with thrills, mystery, and of course, sex.


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