Gift for the Book Lover #24

Necklaces, Skirts, pillows, oh my! Scroll down below and check out this week’s items and let me know which is your favorite? 



Don’t limit yourselves to only holidays or special occasions to get some of these great gift! This weekly series is full of fun and unique gifts for the book lover in your life or for yourself!

Keep calm and read on acrylic necklace
$12.95 (plus S&H)
A BookFiend original concept and creation—copyright 2012
…Combining the simple elegance of clear acrylic with silver and glass accents, this necklace features…
• engraved acrylic pendant measuring 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ x 1/8″
• 9 mm silver plated handmade Bali bead with glass accent bead
• 18″ silver plated necklace
The acrylic charm is crystal clear and the engraved design shows up beautifully against bare skin or any garment color. If you prefer a simpler look, the accent charms are easily removed as they are on their own jump ring.

 

The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe, CS Lewis,Book Print Skirt, Book worm, ROOBY LANE
$55.34+ (plus S&H)
Quirky The Lion The Witch And The Wardorbe Skirts.
**ON THE DROP DOWN MENU YOU WILL SEE AN OPTION FOR LONGER LENGTH, YOU CAN HAVE UP TO 26″ LONG.. LEAVE A NOTE ON THE ORDER WITH THE LENGTH YOU NEED***
They have a portion of the first Chapter printed along the hem, and are printed with an cool icy blue background.
The Skirt in the photo is pictured over a petticoat, but the second pictures shows it without a petticoat..
Fantastic for teachers and book worms!
Reading Book Worm ElementeesTM Pillow Cover for the nerd in you
$35.00 (plus S&H)
Great gift for the Nerdy Book Worm or any book lover.
-Hand-screened
-Measures 16×16
-Filling included, no need to buy an insert pillow.
Convo me if you would like a different Elementees image or word. Any image from the tees can be a pillow.

 

BOOKISH, Book Pendant, Book Jewelry, Book Scrabble Tile Altered Art Pendant Charm, Writers Jewelry
$8.95 (plus S&H)

 

This beautiful piece of Wearable Art is carefully handcrafted by me, using a recycled Scrabble® Game Tile. The Pendant size is 0.75″ X 0.83″ (approximately 3/4″, not including the bail). The image is bright and vibrant, and is sealed with a non-toxic high gloss, glass-like finish. The bail is sterling silver plated. Pendant chains are available for purchase in my Shop, and are not included with the Pendant.
Scrabble Pendants make wonderful gifts, and are perfect for any occasion!

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Kelly reviews Seared by Jacey Conrad & Gia Corona

searedTITLE: Seared
SERIES #: Facile Restaurant Series #1
CHARACTERS: Remy Billodeaux & Sabine Devereaux
AUTHOR: Jacey Conrad & Gia Corona
PUBLICATION DATE: December 15, 2014
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Seared is the first of ten erotic romance short stories by Jacey Conrad and Gia Corona. The series focuses on the love lives of members of the Facile restaurant staff, each story centering around a different couple.
Remy Billodeaux is the king of his kitchen, master of all he surveys. He is accustomed to praise and accolades, to female patrons lining up to be his “flavor of the evening.” He was not accustomed to celebrity chefs, food critics and wannabe chefs intruding on his kingdom. And Sabine Devereaux is just the cherry on the sundae of a bad night. She can’t be intimidated. She can’t be outsmarted or outcooked. And she’s not falling for his usual flirty tricks.
Sabine is thrilled for the chance to shadow chef Remy, but she’s not pleased that her father used his position as an investor in Facile to arrange this favor for her. Remy pushes her to the limits of her skill and patience, but there’s no denying the heat they generate in the kitchen together. Will she resist Remy’s skills or throw herself from the fire and into the frying pan?

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts
HOT!!!!
They say if you can’t handle the heat get out of the kitchen. That is so very true in SEARED the first book in the Facile Restaurant series. Remy is like any good chef and very protective of his kitchen. He is the boss and no one is going to invade his space. But when he get stuck one chef down he has to ask for help. Well he was not given much choice but to get help. Turns out one Ms. Devereaux is more than a tight body and a pretty face. She is one hell of a cook.
I want to tell you more. But this is such a short story that I could not bring myself to tell you what happens next. Just know that the boys of the Facile Restaurant are very bad. Bad in a very naughty way. Pick up a copy today!!!!

Disclaimer:
I purchased this book and this review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

4 Hearts
4 Hearts

Interview with Katy Evans

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome first time guess Katy Evans to the blog to chat a little about her newest release Manwhore.  
katy_authorphoto-300x300Katy, can you please share with us a little about yourself
Hi, Kelly! Thanks so much for having me over. I’m Katy Evans, author of the Real series and the upcoming Manwhore series. My debut, Real, came out in 2013 and from then on, I’ve been thrilled to be sharing my characters and stories with readers. I’m especially excited about sharing with them the very first book in my Manwhore series, MANWHORE, out March 24. 🙂
 
2.   Have you always wanted to be an author?
Almost always, yes. Very very young (around 8), I wanted to be a teacher or a veterinarian; I think mainly because it never occurred to me that I could actually write a book. But I had a fierce imagination and loved to play on my own. My mother claims she’s never met a little girl who entertained herself for so long the way I did. She didn’t understand that I “seemed” alone, but with such an imagination, you’re never alone. Ever.
When I finally turned 12, I found my true calling when I became addicted to the Sweet Valley High books. As I closed the pages of my very first one, it struck me that all I wanted was to be a writer and share my own characters and stories with others.
 
3.   Can you share with us your typical writing day.  Is there anything you have to have while writing?
I start as soon as I wake up, always with a cup of tea or coffee. First I try to go through any emails or pressing things I need to do, then I write for a few hours straight, get lunch ready for the kids, and come back to my computer for another couple of hours during the afternoon. When I’m in the “flow” and can’t pull away from the book, I may write 12 hours straight. My husband knows when I’m “there” because I’m completely spaced-out and unable to lift my eyes from my screen, and I love that he knows me so well, he takes lunch into his own hands and drives the kids wherever they need to go so that I don’t miss the momentum. I’m truly lucky to be blessed with their support!
 
4.   Most challenging or rewarding part of writing?
 
I really think the most rewarding thing is both the writing itself, which is heaven, and the validation from those amazing readers who reach out, post reviews, tweet, Facebook, and take the time to let you know that they enjoyed the book as much as you did writing it. It’s the best feeling in the world! The most challenging aspect for me probably comes from juggling the writing along with your own life and needs.
 
5.  Can you please tell us about your latest book?manwhore4-300x450
 
MANWHORE is the first of a series of adult contemporary romances centered in Chicago. My heroine, Rachel Livingston, gets an assignment to find juicy little tidbits about our playboy, notorious hero, Malcolm Saint. Theirs is a slow burn kind of love that really heats up the pages and completely consumed me from page 1!
 
6.   How did you come with the idea for this story?
 
I went to a signing in Chicago, and there, I saw this picture on TV about a very handsome playboy. I didn’t catch his name but I was so intrigued I couldn’t stop wondering about him, and that’s where my Manwhore came from. 🙂
 
7.  Can you share with us your current work in progress?
Currently I’m finishing the 2nd in the Manwhore series, which is the continuation of the first book. I’m so connected to this couple that I can’t let them go just yet, but I know I’ll soon have to so that all the readers can get this story in their hands by the July 7th release date. 🙂
 
8.   Who are some of your favorite authors?
I have so many, so many authors I’m so thankful for. My first loves were Johanna Lindsey, Jude Deveraux, Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught, then came Sandra Brown and Lisa Kleypas and Linda Howard and Susan Elizabeth Phillips, then I discovered the amazing Sylvia Day, Maya Banks, Janet Evanovich, and Jojo Moyes. I also love reading my author friends!
 
9. Do you feel that any of your favorite authors have inspired your writing style? 
 
I’m certain that the authors I’ve read have given me a gift within their pages that have helped shape the author I’ve become, yes! We read what you love, and we write what we love.
 
10.  Open your book to a random page and please reads us a few lines.
“You look nervous,” Gina says as I add some blush to my cheeks. “Relax, Rachel. He’s just a man, no matter how godly.”
“Don’t say that, I’m nervous enough as it is. Clubs were not even my scene when we were begging to be let in.”
“Nobody will know it’s not your scene. Just make sure to look the part.”
 
11.  What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
I always look forward to reading my friends’ releases and I also can’t wait to read the next Crossfire series book by Sylvia Day. And….the next Sandra Brown thriller, please!
 
12.  Is there anything else you would like to add?
 
I truly appreciate being here and thank you, readers, for stopping by! I’m grateful for each one of you. Thank you!
Here are the links where you can find me:

 

Let’s take a closer look at

Manwhore

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Is it possible to expose Chicago’s hottest player—without getting played?

This is the story I’ve been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Don’t be fooled by that last name though. There’s nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur Chicago has ever known, he’s a man’s man with too much money to spend and too many women vying for his attention.

Mysterious. Privileged. Legendary. His entire life he’s been surrounded by the press as they dig for tidbits to see if his fairytale life is for real or all mirrors and social media lies. Since he hit the scene, his secrets have been his and his alone to keep. And that’s where I come in.

Assigned to investigate Saint and reveal his elusive personality, I’m determined to make him the story that will change my career.

But I never imagined he would change my life. Bit by bit, I start to wonder if I’m the one discovering him…or if he’s uncovering me.

What happens when the man they call Saint, makes you want to sin?

Kelly reviews Manwhore by Katy Evans

manwhore4-300x450TITLE: Manwhore
SERIES #: Manwhore #1
CHARACTERS: Malcolm Saint & Rachel Livingston
AUTHOR: Katy Evans
PUBLICATION DATE: March 24, 2015
ORDER LINKS:Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Is it possible to expose Chicago’s hottest player—without getting played?

This is the story I’ve been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Don’t be fooled by that last name though. There’s nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur Chicago has ever known, he’s a man’s man with too much money to spend and too many women vying for his attention.

Mysterious. Privileged. Legendary. His entire life he’s been surrounded by the press as they dig for tidbits to see if his fairytale life is for real or all mirrors and social media lies. Since he hit the scene, his secrets have been his and his alone to keep. And that’s where I come in.

Assigned to investigate Saint and reveal his elusive personality, I’m determined to make him the story that will change my career.

But I never imagined he would change my life. Bit by bit, I start to wonder if I’m the one discovering him…or if he’s uncovering me.

What happens when the man they call Saint, makes you want to sin?

REVIEW:
Let me start with the cover of this book. Like a lot!!!!
The title? Not as wild about. I almost passed up reading this story because of it (glad I didn’t).
This story is told from Rachel’s point of view, which I don’t normally enjoy first person. And I will admit that in the beginning I was on the fence about how I felt. I was honestly worried about the whole bad boy billionaire meets mild mannered young lady storyline. It seems like this storyline has been everywhere lately. But as the story progressed I really started enjoying more and more. Rachel and Malcolm are beyond yummy together. I really enjoyed the tug and pull between these two. But like every good story there has to be some kind of drama. And it is a big one filled with a lie that could ruin everything.
Than to add to the cherry to the top of the drama sundae Ms. Evans leaves us hanging. Oh how I hate unresolved issues at the end of a story. Now I must try to find my patients until book 2 comes out in July.
Oh and the cast of characters that hang around Malcolm and Rachel *rubs hands together*. Can’t wait to see what happens with them.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley & Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

4 Hearts
4 Hearts

Book Spotlight & Review: Need You For Keeps by Marina Adair

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When it comes to caring for the furry residents of St. Helena, California, groomer and pet rescuer Shay Michaels can handle anything. Humans are another story, though—especially Deputy Jonah Baudouin. He’s the town’s resident superhero: upright, uptight, and jaw-droppingly gorgeous, even when he’s investigating complaints about Shay’s beloved foster animals. And that spells danger for Shay, a free spirit who can’t risk trusting the wrong person again.

Jonah and Shay have been circling each other ever since she came to town, and he’s running out of reasons to not kiss her senseless. But this deputy is a straight shooter with his eye on the sheriff’s badge. He can’t afford to get involved with Shay, a chaos magnet with luscious curves who’s liable to turn his career—and his life—upside down. He enforces laws. She breaks them—repeatedly. Keeping her out of trouble is becoming a full-time job…and it’s one he hopes is never going to end.

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About the Author:

AdairSUGARISTWICEASSWEETMarinaMarina Adair is a #1 National best-selling author of romance novels. Along with the St. Helena Vineyard series, she is also the author of the upcoming Sugar, Georgia series and Tucker’s Crossing, part of the Sweet Plains series. She currently lives with her husband, daughter, and two neurotic cats in Northern California.

As a writer, Marina is devoted to giving her readers contemporary romance where the towns are small, the personalities large, and the romance explosive. She also loves to interact with readers and you can catch her on Twitter or visit her on Facebook.

 

Jennifer’s Review of Need You For Keeps

Review (5 Stars): Jonah and Shay were a delightful and charming couple in Need You For Keeps.  These two were perfect for each because they were both very stubborn and were working hard to make things better for the causes that they cared about.  For Shay, it was rescue animals and she spent all her time and money to make sure that these animals ended up in loving homes that would have them “for keeps.”  Jonah wants to be sheriff and help his community but Shay keeps getting in the way, breaking laws to protect the animals that she cares about.

These two had intense chemistry whenever they were around each other and it was just a matter of time before they got together. I adored Shay from the moment that I met her and Jonah provided the right amount of charm and stability to balance out Shay’s free spirit personality. Need You For Keeps is the sixth book in the St. Helena Vineyards series and I’m looking forward to reading about the next lucky couple that finds love in the next installment of the series.

 

Blog Tour & Giveaway: The Elusive Lord Everhart by Vivienne Lorret

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THE ELUSIVE LORD EVERHART

Gabriel Ludlow, Viscount Everhart will never marry, and thus is sure to win the bachelor’s wager against his friends. Assuming, of course, that his deepest secret—a certain letter containing a marriage proposal made in a moment of passion—doesn’t surface. After all, without Calliope Croft to tempt him, there’s no danger in losing. Or in falling in love.

Calliope wants revenge. Five years ago, an anonymous love letter stole her heart and ultimately broke it. Now, Casanova has struck again, and Calliope vows to unmask the scoundrel, stopping him from breaking any more hearts. Yet, time and again, Gabriel distracts her from her task, until she can no longer deny that something about him calls to her…

Gabriel was a fool to deny the depth of his feelings for Calliope, but the threat that kept him from her five years ago remains. Now, he must choose between two paths: break her heart all over again or finally succumb to loving her…at the risk of losing everything.

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Feeling like a voyeur, she pretended a sudden desire to check the state of the coals inside the brass foot warmer. No rise of warmth penetrated her limerick gloves. Regardless, she lifted the lid only to find a bed of finely sifted ash. Closing the lid, she sat back. Then, adjusting the heavy woolen blanket over her lap, she reached for the fur muff on the seat beside her. Beyond the fogged carriage windows, heavy gray clouds shrouded the snow-covered countryside. The scenery should have appeared picturesque. Not bleak and desolate. But suddenly that was how she felt. Bleak, desolate… alone. In fact, if she were the lead character in one of the novels she read, she might expect castle ruins looming in the distance.

Although, much the same, barren trees and scraggily shrubs marked the rutted landscape like scars along the Great North Road. Since the copses of evergreens did not suit a bout of melancholy she chose to ignore their beauty and wallow for a moment longer. Because if one thought about snow-laden boughs, one naturally thought of sleigh rides. And no one could be unhappy while whisking through the brisk winter air with snowflakes kissing one’s cheeks. Calliope’s sigh fogged up the glass, obscuring her view completely. Perhaps, she never should have refused Brightwell’s proposal. She’d genuinely liked his company. When he’d begun to court her all those years ago, she’d known the likely outcome.

About the Author:

USA Today bestselling author VIVIENNE LORRET loves romance novels, her pink laptop, her husband, and her two sons (not necessarily in that order … but there are days). Transforming copious amounts of tea into words, she is proud to be an Avon Impulse author of works including: “Tempting Mr. Weatherstone”, The Wallflower Wedding Series, and the Rakes of Fallow Hall series.

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Jennifer’s Review of The Elusive Lord Everhart

Review (4 Stars): I loved the fact that Calliope was a dreamer who believed in a fairy tale romance with a secret admirer being her true soul mate.  She knew that she was being silly for believing in this but her heart wouldn’t let her settle for someone that wasn’t right for.  Gabriel has loved Calliope for a long time but had sworn that he would forever remain a bachelor so when he sees Calliope after five years, the sparks fly and he falls in love all over again.  The two of them fit together but it took a few bumps for them to see their way back to each other.  I loved the humor and sexual chemistry between these two and you could definitely see that they would have a happy ever after.  This is the first book in the The Rakes of Fallow Hall series and I can’t wait to see which bachelor is up next for his happy ending.

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Blog Tour & Giveaway: A Curse Unbroken by Cecy Robson

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Romance

The preternatural world is changing. After a massive magical throwdown tore apart the established order, the dark elements are rebuilding their ranks unopposed. Celia Wird’s world is changing, too. She’s the mate of the pureblood were Aric, and his Warriors are honor-bound to protect her family as she and her sisters recover from unimaginable horrors.

Celia hesitates to reveal the true extent of the Wird sisters’ trauma, but they aren’t the only ones keeping secrets: Aric and the werewolf Elders are tracking a stone that grants limitless power. So is a tough coven of witches. Then Misha, a master vampire with his own plans for the stone, sends Celia after it. Can she and the vamps beat both the weres and the witches to the treasure before it falls into the wrong hands?

Fearing for Celia’s safety, Aric begs her to stay out of the hunt. What they don’t realize is that they’re the ones being hunted. But Celia’s ready to prove that she’s not easy prey.

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“Celia’s also my fiancée.” His smile widened as he stroked my back. “She just agreed to marry me.”

Delilah’s gaze swept over the devastation. “After all this? Hell, darlin’, it must be love.” She waved to the other witch who had followed her. “Betty Sue, come here, sweet thang.” The tall African American woman glanced up in the middle of drawing a ring of salt around the shifters. She passed her container to a were and joined us. “This here’s probably the best tracking witch any coven’s ever seen. Tell the young’uns what you did.”

Betty Sue grinned. “The eagle shifter passed over us while we were on our way,” she said. “I hit him with a tracking spell. I’ll be able to trace him within a two-thousand-mile radius. But more important, I’ll be able to warn you any time he reenters the state.”

Hearing I would at least have advanced warning felt like music to my ears. My shoulders slumped with relief. While I didn’t trust most of the broom humpers, some weren’t so bad after all.

“Thank you, Betty Sue,” I said.

“And I thank you on behalf of the Pack,” Aric said.

Which was wolf for “I owe you.”

“Consider it a wedding gift,” Betty Sue said with a laugh.

Delilah pointed a finger at Aric. “And while you’re at it, tell that diva, Genevieve, that if another shifter wanders back here, he’s ours. We’re no spring chickens, but we still have a fight left in our peckers.”

Aric chuckled. “I’ll be sure to tell her just that.”

Betty Sue finished circling the shifters’ corpses with salt. The rest of the coven joined them now that their camouflaging spell was in full swing. They nodded to the weres, then formed a ring around the shifters and joined hands.

Tahoe’s magic stirred as they called it forth. They chanted something I couldn’t quite make out, but each word pricked at my skin with its strength.

My sisters and I had been wary of witches since our smackdown with them when we first moved to the area, but it wasn’t their presence that bothered me then.

Shape-shifters carried the power of hell within them. While they were technically dead, I could still sense their evil surrounding us. “Don’t worry,”

Aric murmured in my ear. “The purity of Tahoe’s magic will cleanse whatever remains in the air after the coven purges the ground.”

My eyes widened. “No one purged the ground after we killed the other shifter. Were we supposed to do that?” I was picturing the last nutcase shape-shifter I killed rising from the ground. It wasn’t the prettiest of images.

“It’s not necessary to us, but it is to the witches. Nature’s sacred to them, and because of the lake’s power, anything directly around it is considered hallowed ground. Their strong beliefs won’t permit them to simply walk away.”

About the Author:

Cecy RobsonCecy Robson is the New Adult author of Once Perfect, Once Loved, and Once Pure and the award-winning author of the Weird Girls urban fantasy romance series. A self-proclaimed professional napper, Cecy counts among her talents a jaw-dropping knowledge of useless trivia, the ability to make her hair big, and a knack for breaking into song despite her family’s vehement protests. A full-time writer, registered nurse, wife, and mother living in the Great Northwest, Cecy enjoys spending time with her family and silencing the yappy characters in her head by telling their stories.

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Jennifer’s Review of A Curse Unbroken

Review (4.75 Stars): I can’t tell you how much I love Ms. Robson’s books and I’m glad to say that A Curse Unbroken was the perfect end to Celia and Aric’s emotional journey for the time being. Celia has been through hell and back and was still reeling from the tragic events that occurred in A Cursed Bloodline, but before she can truly recover, she is faced with defeating another dark evil intent on destroying everything that she holds dear.

A Curse Unbroken was an emotional thrill-ride that was jam-packed with action, heartbreak and hope that good will conquer the darkness.  I was in tears by the book’s conclusion, but in a good way, because everything that they have been through over the course of the series was wrapped up rather nicely and made way for a new beginning for these two characters.  I know that Ms. Robson has more stories to tell for these amazing characters and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.  I’ll have my tissues and bottle of wine waiting for the next book.

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Kelly reviews Served Sweet by Marie Harte

served sweetTITLE: Served Sweet
SERIES #: Best Revenge #3
CHARACTERS: Anson Black and Riley Hewitt
AUTHOR: Marie Harte
PUBLICATION DATE: March 24, 2015
ORDER LINKS:Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Childhood rivals since grade school, Riley Hewitt and Anson Black have always tried to one-up the other. She’s pretty, smart, and focused. He’s arrogant, handsome and unbeaten. When Anson leaves town right after high school, Riley focuses instead on her grand passion—baking.

Fast forward a few years and she’s thinking of expanding her profitable business when her nemesis returns and decides to build his own restaurant—right next door to hers.

With the help of a large bottle of wine and her two best friends, Riley decides to get even with Anson. He’s still smug and annoying. But worse, he’s drop-dead sexy to boot.

A competition will prove who’s best, once and for all. But spending time together means getting to really know each other. Before long, Riley’s falling for the handsome entrepreneur, and her plans for revenge pale in comparison to how she feels about him.

But if she tells him she loves him, will that put the win in his column? If he doesn’t feel the same, she’s definitely going to lose. And she’s not sure she can afford to have her heart trampled on. Second place won’t cut it this time around

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts They say revenge is sweet. But for Riley Hewitt revenge sure looks a lot like making out with your enemy in your best friends kitchen.

Gash, it feels like it has been forever since I was in the world of the Terrible Trio and the Best Revenge series. Through the first two books I really like the banter with Riley and Anson.
In Served Sweet we get to finally find out all the reasons why Riley and Anson have this bitter rivalry. It may have all started when they were kids. But Riley and Anson are still trying to win against each other. It makes for a pretty fun story. And to find out that Anson is really good at……. Well I can’t tell you that what is the fun in that. Let’s just say that Anson is really good at everything. Well almost everything. There is one thing he is not good at. Well at least not yet.

Love this whole series and can’t wait to see what Ms. Harte up her sleeve for her next series. If you have not started the Best Revenge series you really should. It is fun, sexy and make you rethink your thoughts on who you want to get revenge on.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley & Samhain Publishing in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

4 Hearts
4 Hearts

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Spotlight feature of The Closer You Come by Gena Showalter

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Blog Tour & Giveaway: At Wolf Ranch and When It’s Right by Jennifer Ryan

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Natasha reviews Christmas At Carriage Hill by Carla Neggers

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Kelly reviews Watch Me by Cynthia Eden

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Kelly reviews Watch Me by Cynthia Eden

watch meTITLE: Watch Me
SERIES #: Dark Obsession #1
CHARACTERS: Chance Valentine & Gwen Hawthorne
AUTHOR: Cynthia Eden
PUBLICATION DATE: December 9, 2014
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Watch Me…The first book in New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden’s sexy new romantic suspense series…DARK OBSESSION.

He was hired to protect her.

Watching gorgeous Gwen Hawthorne wasn’t a hard job—but it certainly was tempting. Chance Valentine had tried to keep his distance from the sexy socialite for years, but when her father hired him to keep watch on her—as a twenty-four, seven bodyguard—Chance knew his control was about to be pushed to the limit.

He’d never wanted another woman the way he desired her. Hot. Intense. Consuming. Being so close to Gwen, Chance knew that he wouldn’t be able to resist her. So he gave into his need, her need, and he took them both to the edge of a dark and consuming desire.

But Chance soon realizes that he isn’t the only one watching Gwen. Someone else is out there, a stalker who won’t rest until Gwen is destroyed. Every day, every moment…Gwen is in danger. And Chance knows that if he can’t unmask the stalker, then he may just lose the only woman he has ever loved.

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts I enjoyed Watch Me and am looking forward to the next two books in this series. I will say that the suspense was just a tad be off for me. I kinda had it figure out from the beginning. But then a wrench got thrown in there and I doubted myself for a minute. But I really did like Chance and his partners. I really liked Chance & Gwen together. Heck I even liked Ethan.

Watch Me was a quick read. I keep thinking I will read just one more chapter and before I knew it I was done. If you are a Cynthia Eden fan I think you will like this book.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley & Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc. in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid.

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Natasha reviews Christmas At Carriage Hill by Carla Neggers

christmas at carriage hillTITLE: Christmas at Carriage Hill
SERIES #: Swift River Valley Novella
CHARACTERS: Alexandra & Ian
AUTHOR: Carla Neggers
PUBLICATION DATE: 12/2/14
ORDER LINKS:Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS: Celebrate the holidays with this magical Swift River Valley novella from New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers
When fashion designer Alexandra Rankin Hunt is asked to create the dresses for Olivia Frost’s Christmas wedding in tiny Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, she jumps at the chance. She’s certain she’ll never get to design one for herself not with her history of falling for the wrong men. Ian Mabry, the sexy fighter pilot whose bravery reminded her of her beloved great-grandfather, was the worst yet.
To Alexandra’s surprise, Ian is also at Carriage Hill, Olivia’s picturesque country inn. And if anyone can charm his way into a wedding, it’s him. Ian wants more than an invitation he’s determined to find a way back into Alexandra’s life.

REVIEW: This was a nice short read just in time for the holidays. This novella is a part of a series that I have not read, but luckily the author gives us plenty of background information to make sure we understand the world she’s created. I enjoyed meeting all of these characters who fans of this series likely already know so well. I really liked Alexandra and her personality, she’s pretty easy going and sweet. Ian is super cocky and confident, but it works for him. They were cute together and I enjoyed their story. If you have an hour to kill, snuggle in with this story.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

4 Hearts
4 Hearts

Gift for the Book Lover #23

A little bit of everything this week for you to pick from! 

Which is your favorite item this week? 



Don’t limit yourselves to only holidays or special occasions to get some of these great gift! This weekly series is full of fun and unique gifts for the book lover in your life or for yourself!

 

Book Worm Racerback tank – Ruffles with Love
$26.00 (plus S&H)
Book Worm Racerback tank 🙂
Gray tank with red and blue lettering complete with a yellow bow 🙂
65% polyester/35% viscose 30 singles 3.7 ounce jersey knit tank top. Marble fabric is 91% polyester/9% combed and ring-spun cotton, 3.5 ounce. Loose flowing fit that hangs beautifully. A-line body with shearing at racerback seam completes this feminine style.

 

Stacked Books Necklace Polymer Clay, Miniature Clay Jewelry, Silver Plated Chain
$18.00 (plus S&H)

This is for all the book lovers out there and the hopeless optimist.

3 stacked books for you to wear. They are surprisingly light weight.
Made entirely of polymer clay.
It hangs on a 18″ or 20″ inch silver plated link chain necklace with a lobster clasp closure, your choice from the drop down menu.
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This will be lovingly packed in a gift box for easy gifting or safekeeping.

 

Set of Handmade Nickel Jane Eyre Book Lover Hair Clip
$16.00 (plus S&H)
Set of two (2) nickel hair clips featuring a literay theme. These handmade hair clips are perfect for the zealous book lover who wants to make both a literary and fashion statement. Delicate and colorful Jane Eyre minature book has fine book accent details. Jane Eyre charm clip is paired with a medium pistachio green and black compass design snap hair clip. Can be worn together or have two different looks.
Specifics and Dimensions
– Handmade Items
– Set of Two (2) Nickel Snap Hair Clips
– One (1) Jane Eyre Book Charm Clip
– One (1) Green and Black Compass Charm Clip
Mini Leather Journal Bracelet – Statement Jewelry – Handmade Mini Book Jewelry
By wayfaringart
$200.00 (plus S&H)

 

Mini Leather Journal Bracelet, Statement Jewelry
Have a serious book lover or writer in your life? Do you love fun and funky statement jewelry? If so, then this bracelet is for you!
This bracelet is created using 38 of my earring sized mini journals. Each journal is handmade by me, measures approximately 12mm x 15mm and contains 48 pages of 67lb paper divided into four sections. Each section has been sewn directly to the cover using strong linen thread.
The journals are attached to a chain. There is a smaller chain attached to the main chain (as shown in the second picture) which allows this bracelet to be adjusted to fit a wide variety of wrists. It can be adjusted to 7.5 – 9.5 inches in length and is meant to hang loosely around the wrist so the books are free to move as you move. The bracelet uses a lobster clasp closure.
This is a fun piece of jewelry and a great conversation starter. It will definitely make people look twice (in a good way, of course!).

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