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Kelly reviews Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost

TITLE: Twice Tempted
SERIES: Prince of the Night #2
CHARACTERS: Vlad & Leila
AUTHOR: Jeaniene Frost
PUBLICATION DATE: March 28, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Dating the Prince of Darkness has its challenges…

Leila’s psychic abilities have been failing her, and now she isn’t sure what the future holds. If that weren’t enough, her lover, Vlad, has been acting distant. Though Leila is a mere mortal, she’s also a modern woman who refuses to accept the cold shoulder treatment forever–especially from the darkly handsome vampire who still won’t admit that he loves her.

Like choosing between eternal love and a loveless eternity…

Soon circumstances send Leila back to the carnival circuit, where tragedy strikes. And when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer who may be closer than she realizes, Leila must decide who to trust– the fiery vampire who arouses her passions like no other or the tortured knight who longs to be more than a friend? With danger stalking her every step of the way, all it takes is one wrong move to damn her for eternity.

 

REVIEW: 4.5 Stars

Vlad…..

Vlad….

Vlad……

Such a hot pain in the butt. But true to form he shows us that you don’t ever mess with the Prince of the Night or what he considers his. I am very glad I will never be on Vlad’s bad side 🙂

Lelia is pretty darn awesome too, maybe not in the same kick butt way Kat is, but still pretty darn awesome to put up with Vlad. Lelia really gives Vlad a run for his money in this book. Not everyone has the strength or stupidity to walk away from Vlad and live to tell the tale. But as I said before Lelia is awesome.

Ms. Frost is such a great story teller. Vlad & Lelia just suck you in and make you want more. Plus a quick visit from Kat & Bones (even if Bones didn’t say a darn thing) was fun.

I can’t wait to see what happens in the third and final book of the Night Prince Trilogy.

If you are a Frost fan you will really enjoy Vlad’s book. If you have not I would highly suggest starting with Once Burned.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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Kimberly reviews Sweet As Sugar, Hot As Spice by Kimberly Raye

TITLE: Sweet As Sugar, Hot As Spice
SERIES #: Farrel Sisters #3
CHARACTERS: Eve & Linc
AUTHOR: Kimberly Raye
PUBLICATION DATE: 12/14/12
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
SWEET AS SUGAR

As owner and operator of Sugar & Spice Sinema, Eve Farrel creates red-hot how-to videos that help couples go from mild to wild. But Eve herself is single-and her famous feminist mother is determined to keep her that way. The only way Eve can get her mom off her back is to do the unthinkable-like get married.

HOT AS SPICE

Linc Adams is a bad-boy NASCAR driver whose love life is even faster than his car. The last thing he wants is to follow in his father’s footsteps and run for mayor of his North Carolina town. Hoping to blow his electoral chances, he agrees to marry Eve. Surely, her knockout looks and steamy career will shock conservative voters! But Linc’s in for a shock himself on his wedding night. This fast-track ladies’ man is about to learn a trick or two about lovemaking…while Eve is about to learn something new about love.

REVIEW:
The thing I liked best about this story? Everything. Well, ok, the NASCAR information was no longer accurate since the book was originally published in 2005 but that is ok. I really liked that there were problems. Not problems that we normally see but real life problems. They get married first and have sex later and she fakes an orgasm and he knows it. Now how do they get through that? Her mom is a pain and his parents are set in their ways. She expects him to be ignorant and he expects her to be wild. And so now they are married and they have to deal with everything else.

I could have also used a bit of a different ending. Where was the dramatic scene with the parents? I missed that! But other than that it really is a great story. I read the first one in the series and somehow missed the second but I will be backtracking to read it.

If you enjoy a non-perfect romance then this is the story for you.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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Kelly’s review of Bound by Elisabeth Naughton (a tour wide giveaway)

SERIES:  Eternal Guardians #6

CHARACTERS: Titus & Natasa

AUTHOR: Elisabeth Naughton

PUBLICATION DATE: March 28, 2013

ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

TITUS—To most his gift seems like a blessing, but for him it’s a curse the other Eternal Guardians—those who protect the mortal realm from threats of the Underworld—seek to exploit. One he would gladly trade for the chance to be free…

Obsessed. Her touch is like a drug. From the moment he met her, Titus knew she was different. Even dangerous. Yet though his guardian brethren are convinced Natasa is working for Hades, Titus can’t stop thinking about her. Can’t stop fantasizing about her. Can’t stop craving the one thing he knows could lead to the downfall of his world.

Possessed. Faced with stopping Natasa or joining in her quest, Titus falls to temptation and is thrust into a world of lust, deception, and deadly treachery designed by the gods. Her touch—only hers—frees him from his bonds, but desire may just condemn him. Because before the end he’ll have to decide which is more important: duty and honor to those he took an oath to defend, or a woman who could very well be the biggest curse to them all

4 Hearts

REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kelly

REVIEW:

Another really good book from Elisabeth.  There is so much tension going on in the book.  Not only with Titus and Natasa, but between Demetrius, Isadora and Nick.  I had to keep turning the page to find out what was going to happen and each page made my anxiety go higher and higher.  So thank you Elis for give me a very nice anxiety attack  🙂

Titus is such a solitary guy it was so good to see him finally connect with another person.  Although I really wish that the heroine would have stopped with all the secrets and just share.  But I guess that would not be as much fun or give me anxiety.

And the set up for Nick’s book…. oh my…….  It will leave you wondering how Elis is going to save him.

If you love the Eternal Guardian series you will really enjoys Titus’ book.  If you have not started the series I would recommend starting with book one.  While you could read each book alone you will get so much more by reading in order.

Disclaimer:

I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.



 
A little more aboutElisabeth:

 I was never one of those people who knew they wanted to be an author at the age of six. I didn’t have imaginary friends. I didn’t write stories in my journal or entertain my relatives by firelight after Thanksgiving dinner. For the most part, I was just a normal, everyday kid. I liked to read, but I wasn’t exceptional at it. And when my teachers complimented me on my writing abilities, I brushed them off. I did, however, always have a penchant for the unique and absurd. And as my mother told me all throughout my childhood, I should have been an actress—I was a drama queen before my time.

Years ago, my husband bought me Scarlett: The Sequel to Gone With The Wind. If you ever saw the book, you know it’s a long one. I sat and read that thing from cover to cover, and dreamed of one day being a writer. But I didn’t actually try my hand at writing until years later when I quit my teaching job to stay home with my kids. And my husband? After that week of reading where I neglected him and everything else until I finished Scarlett, he vowed never to buy me another book again. Little did he know I’d one day end up sitting at a keyboard all day drafting my own stories.

My writing journey has not been easy. I didn’t just sit down one day, decide I was going to write a book and voila! sell my very first attempt. As most authors will probably agree, the path to publication is filled with hours of work, pulling all-nighters I thought I’d given up in college, sacrifices, rejections, but a love I discovered along the way I just can’t live without. Instead of a big, thick book to read by lamplight (I do read much smaller ones when I get the chance), I’ve traded in my reading obsession for a laptop. And I’ve never been happier.

I’m one of the lucky ones. I have a wonderful family and fabulous husband who put up with my writing—and obsessive personality—even when life is chaotic. More than once my kids have been late to swimming or baseball because I needed just five more minutes to finish a scene. Their support and encouragement mean the world to me. I also have amazing friends and a support network I couldn’t survive without. So to all of you out there who have encouraged me along the way, sent me emails and fan letters, phone calls and congratulations, I just want to say, thank you. You make this whole writing gig that much more enjoyable. I truly wouldn’t be here without you.

Author Links: Website/Blog |  Twitter | FB Author Page | Eternal Guardians FB Page |  Goodreads 

 

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• 1 ebook copy of “Bound”
• Character Trading Cards
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• 1 Eternal Guardians Drink Coaster
• 1 Eternal Guardian logo Temporary tattoo
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Guest Reviewer Paula reviews The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

TITLE: The Indigo Spell
SERIES #: Bloodlines #3
CHARACTERS: Sydney & Marcus
AUTHOR: Richelle Mead
PUBLICATION DATE: 02/12/13
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch–a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood–or else she might be next.

Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.

REVIEW:
I must start this review saying that I absolutely love Richelle Mead’s writing.

In this novel, the third of the series, Sydney sees herself between her forbidden attraction for Adrian, the need to find out the truth behind the Alchemists and the Warriors of Light connection without letting it transpire to her superiors, the allure of escaping her reality and live on the run with Marcus Finch, the struggle to learn magic, something that all her Alchemist teachings go against, to fight imminent witch danger, and, on top of everything else, she is the one in charge of keeping Jill’s royal identity secret from everyone from the outside and their little group away from problems.

One way of describing Sydney’s evolution throughout the series is picturing an egg, the egg shell being the Alchemist’s teachings that have been part of her life since she was a little girl, and in the same way that it protects her, it also restricts her, but as far as she knew, she was alright with it because that’s the world that she grew up in.

The slight cracking of the shell begun when she helps prove Rose’s innocence in the Vampire Academy series. It was something that went against the orders that she had from her superiors, and she almost got herself in deep trouble with the Alchemists over that. They should not meddle unless humans or the existence of vampires being revealed to humans was at risk.

She beings this series in a sort of probation, she will have to prove herself as a faithful and obedient young Alchemist or risk going to “re-education”, a mixture of prison with brain washing facility.

Throughout the first two books of the series, although the fear of going to re-education is there, the first deep cracks of that Alchemist shell that involves her start appearing and she starts to question the beliefs she was though since a she was a little girl.

In this book, the third of the series, that shell is finally cracked. The reasons of why she no longer feels connected with the Alchemist’s beliefs can be boiled down to four: love, magic, friendship and truth. Love for Adrian, the magic she holds within herself and will depend on to survive, the friendship that blossomed between her, the group that she is in charge of and a few friends at school, and the truth that she uncovered by allying herself with Marcus rogue Alchemists. While it’s true that the truth shall set you free, in Sydney’s case, in can also give her a ticket to a re-education facility and from now on she will have to be even more careful than ever when she speaks, especially in the presence of other Alchemists.

And while in the background of her life, something evil is lurking and she has to prepare for it and confront it, it becomes the perfect setting for her relationship with Adrian to grow stronger, because they both know that they can count on each other, no matter what.

Overall, I think that the way Richelle Meads connects the dots in the various plots within the book (and series) it’s amazing, because you don’t get a one track story, it’s not only about her blossoming love life, or her discovering magic or her going against the Alchemists (although they don’t know it). It’s about all that and more, because all those parts of her life combined bring up different sides of her personality, sides that even she didn’t knew she had in her. And there are also the supporting characters, like Angelique, a troublemaker but ferocious fighter when need be, or Julia and Kristin, Sydney’s school friends and all-things guy/relationship advisors.

I couldn’t believe when I read the last page, I racked the book to see if there was more or at least one little preview of the next book. No such luck. The good thing is that the next book is out in the fall and will be written in both Sydney’s and Adrian’s POV.

Disclaimer: The above review was written by a guest reviewer, is the opinion of that reviewer and not a paid review.

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Interview with Candace Havens

Welcome to Books-n-Kisses Candace.  Can you please share with us a little about yourself? Thanks for letting me hang out. I’m an author, TV and film critic. The mom of two mostly grown boys, and the wife of an understanding husband.

Have you always wanted to be an author? It was something more that happened to me. I don’t know that I knew I could dream such a thing. I was a journalist for many years and I sort of fell into writing fiction.

Can you share with us your typical writing day.  Is there anything you have to have while writing? This made me laugh. I don’t have a typical day. Every day is different, which is why I like it. For my day job I have interview a lot of celebs, producers and writers, and I travel a great deal. Some days I may write between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m. and get up at 7 a.m. to do some more. It just depends on what’s going on and where I am. (Smile)

Most challenging or rewarding part of writing? I like it when I finish that first draft. But my favorite part is when someone says, “Oh, my, Gawd, I love your book. That hero… or heroine…” There’s just no better part of this than someone being entertained by what you write. I love it!

Can you please tell us about your latest book? My story, Demon Express, in the anthology A Riveting Affair, is kind of a female Sherlock Holmes meets the Wild Wild West. She’s a professor, a kick-butt chick and she solves cases involving the paranormal. It’s steampunk, but a little different in that it’s set in the South.

How did you come with the idea for this story? I was asked by Fen Con (which is my local science fiction con) to write a short story for their program. There theme was Southern Steampunk, and that’s how Maisy and Demon Express were born.

Can you share with us your current work in progress? I have several in the works right now. But I can’t talk about any of them. I do have another anthology that just came out called Date By Mistake with my friends Rosemary Clement Moore, Jill Monroe and Gwen Hayes. It’s about blind dates, and it’s really fun. I have another book Seducing the Ice Princess, which hopefully will be out in July. It’s for the Brazen line at Entangled. 🙂 I also have some young adult books in the works. It’s a busy year.

Who are some of your favorite authors? Every time I answer this question I leave someone out. LOL. So I’m just going to say I was inspired by Nora Roberts, Jodi Thomas, Janet Evanovich and Laurell K. Hamilton to write the way that I do. 🙂

Is there anything else you would like to add? I just want to say thanks! If you haven’t tried steampunk, my story is a bit of a teasers into a new series I’m doing. I hope you’ll check it out. 🙂

Date by Mistake

by Candace Havens with Shannon Leigh, Gwen Hayes, Jill Monroe and Rosemary Clement-Moore

Entangled Publishing – March 2013

 

Author: Candace Havens, Shannon Leigh, Gwen Hayes, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Jill Monroe

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: 277 pages

Release Date: March 2013

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You never know what you’ll get when …

Mr. Virile and the Girl Next Door by Gwen Hayes

Seduction is the name of the game when two rival dating advice darlings agree to be romantically linked to boost publicity. But all bets are off when they take the battle of the sexes from the web to the bed!

Tycoon Reunion by Candace Havens and Shannon Leigh

Sparks fly when a project brings a heartbreaker back to town and into the path of the woman he left behind. He’s determined to win her over in the boardroom … and the bedroom!

Passionate Persuasion by Rosemary Clement-Moore

A hot playboy who has left a string of hearts in his wake can’t forget the cellist who haunted his fantasies. Now it is his turn to usehis power of persuasion to prove he’s the only man to keep her satisfied.

Date on the Run by Jill Monroe

When a reporter mistakes a hard-bodied military man for a crime source, she soon finds it’s just as much fun undressing her new bodyguard as it is uncovering her latest case…

Four stories, four dates. How can these dates by mistake turn into love ever after?

 

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Candace Havens

Author Website: http://www.candacehavens.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandaceHavens

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/116617.Candace_Havens

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/candace.havens.7

 

Shannon Leigh

Author Website: http://shannonleigh.org/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1291230.Shannon_Leigh

 

Gwen Hayes

Author Website: http://www.gwenhayes.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwenhayes

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2812835.Gwen_Hayes

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gwen-Hayes/120746291319933

 

Jill Monroe

Author Website: http://www.jillmonroe.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillMonroe

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/513829.Jill_Monroe

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/jillmonroe

 

Rosemary Clement-Moore

 Website: http://readrosemary.wordpress.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rclementmoore

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/224004.Rosemary_Clement_Moore

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/rosemaryclementmoore

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Kimberly reviews Protector by Nancy Northcott

TITLE: Protector
SERIES #: The Protectors #1.5
CHARACTERS: Edie & Josh
AUTHOR: Nancy Northcott
PUBLICATION DATE: 01/30/13
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
When firefighter and paramedic Edie Lang arrives to battle a wildfire in southeast Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, she’s dismayed to encounter the man who ruined her life in just one night. Their reunion doesn’t make helicopter pilot Josh Campbell any happier than Edie is. Despite their efforts to ignore each other, the sparks between them have not diminished, but neither intends to let them flare again.

When one of them is gravely injured, the two discover their passion runs deeper than either of them could have imagined and they have Dr. Stefan Harper to thank for that chance.

Dr. Harper is happy to have given the couple a second chance, but realizes through Josh and Edie, as well as his good friends Val and Griff, that what’s missing from his life is love.

REVIEW:
3.5 Stars ~ Ok first… Did you know this was a paranormal novella? Well I didn’t based on the synopsis and in the beginning I was confused. I had not read book one (actually I didn’t even know there was a book one until after I read this one). But once I read a bit I was able to understand what was going on. Apparently in short… There is a paranormal hospital for mages which is not a witch but has magical powers. Now something happens to Edie and Josh which is why they end up in the hospital.

Ok now that you have the correct synopsis…. I really enjoyed this short story. It was a well written story with a full story in a small amount of pages. I enjoyed the story of Edie and Josh. I have to say I am not sure about the story of the doctors but I will honestly say I think that it because I have not read the first in the series. You could tell a lot had been explained prior so I did feel that I was missing a bit of information but was able to enjoy the story besides that. I think anyone who likes romances with a magic twist will enjoy this one.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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Guest Blogger: M. Leighton

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY:

My favorite scenes

The leading question here was what scene was easiest for me to write and what scene was hardest.  Believe it or not, that’s actually a difficult question for me to answer.  I don’t find any “scene” difficult.  What I find most challenging are what I call “transitional scenes.”  You know, those times in between “big scenes.”  I have to think long and hard about those because, most often, I have little idea of where the story is going.  Being a “pantser” (as my kind of author is affectionately termed in the Indie world) makes it impossible to look very far ahead, which, in turn, makes it challenging to write scenes that take the story from one big event to the next.  For me, the story is developing as I go, so I do lots of mulling during these periods.  I can get lost in them for hours sometimes, wondering what might come next.

Now if you’d asked what my FAVORITE scene to write was, I’d have to say the love scenes.  *grins*  I’m a true romantic and, for me, the culmination of all the tension and unspoken emotion is like fireworks—in my head, in my heart and, hopefully, on the page.  In fact, I love writing these scenes so much that I have to rein it in a bit to make sure I don’t get carried away.  That’s how much I love them.  Truthfully, though, I love to write any highly emotional scene, be it about love and victory or heartbreak and death. I know that sounds terrible, but in tragedy, the emotions are so gut-wrenching, they make the happy ending that much more satisfying.  And that makes all the angst and agony worthwhile, doesn’t it?

I guess in a nutshell, I’d have to say the easiest scenes for me to write are the good, the bad and the ugly. It’s the calm spaces in between that throw me for a loop.  I suppose that’s a good thing, though, because isn’t it the highs that we live for?  Isn’t it the lows that we can’t wait to read beyond, to see if there’s triumph to be had?  I like to think so. And as a writer, I’m the same way.  I wait with bated breath for the next wonderful thing or the next tragedy, all because I know that, in the end, there’s happiness.  And THAT is what I live for.

Berkley Books acquires bestselling sensation M. Leighton’s two self-published series: The Bad Boys and The Wild Ones.

DOWN TO YOU has sold more than 200,000 copies since it released on September 22nd, and has spent four weeks on the New York Times and USA Todaybestseller lists.

 DOWN TO YOU hit a high of #8 on the New York Times E-book bestseller list, #12 on the combined E-book and print list, and #17 on the USA Today list.

  UP TO ME sold more than 50,000 copies in its first week on sale and hit #12 on the USA Today bestseller list.

  M. LEIGTON

 The Bad Boys  &  The Wild Ones

 Berkley Books has acquired two more exciting self-published series that have been garnering great buzz in the romance community.  Berkley is now the publisher of M. Leighton’s two bestselling series, The Bad Boys and The Wild Ones. On February [TBD], Berkley took over the e-book publication of the first two novels in M. Leighton’s Bad Boys series, DOWN TO YOU and UP TO ME.  The books will be available in trade paperback format on July 2 and August 6, respectively.  The much anticipated third installment, EVERYTHING FOR US, will be released for the first time ever, simultaneously in print and e-book formats on September 3rd.  

 

 In DOWN TO YOU (Berkley e-book; [TBD]; $4.99), Olivia Townsend is just a girl working her way through college so she can return home to help her father run his business.  To Olivia, it’s clear what she must do.  But clear becomes complicated when she meets twin brothers Cash and Nash Davenport.  Cash is everything she’s always wanted in a guy.  He’s a dangerous, sexy bad boy who wants her in his bed at any cost.  Nash is everything she’s ever needed in a guy.  He’s successful, responsible and intensely passionate.  But he’s taken by none other than Marissa, Liv’s rich and beautiful cousin. Clarity turns to obscurity when Olivia discovers the boys are hiding something, something that should make her run as far and as fast as she can. But it’s too late to run. Olivia’s already involved and in love with both of them.  Both brothers make her heart tremble.  Both brothers set her body on fire.  She wants them both.  And they want her.  How will she ever choose between them? 

 In UP TO ME (Berkley e-book; [TBD]; $4.99), Olivia’s trust is shaken when a new threat arises.  She realizes that the danger she is facing is not limited to her heart… it has become a danger to her life as well.  InEVERYTHING FOR US (Berkley Trade Paperback; September 3, 2013; $14.00), Marissa Townsend has everything a girl could ask for—a great job, a privileged life, and all the friends money can buy.  But one case of mistaken identity turns her world upside down.  Not only does this abduction gone wrong throw her for a loop, it lands her right in the lap of the sexiest, most dangerous man she’s ever met. 

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M. Leighton’s Wild Ones series has enjoyed incredible self-published success.  And now, Berkley Books releases the revised first installment, THE WILD ONES (Berkley Trade Paperback; March 5, 2013; $14.00), featuring brand new, sexy content from this talented new author on the romance scene.  Berkley Books will release the second and third books in the series simultaneously in print and eBook formats as well.

In THE WILD ONES, the passion’s as hot as midnight in the South and the love’s as wild as the horses they tame.

 

About the author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author M. Leighton is a native of Ohio. She relocated to the warmer climates of the South, where she lets her mind wander to romantic settings with sexy Southern guys, much like the one she married, and the ones you’ll find in her latest books.  For more about M. Leighton, visit her website at www.MLeightonBooks.blogspot.com or follow her on Twitter @ mleightonbooks.

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Tonya Cannariato’s BLOOD TO FIRE Book Blast Tour

 

Dust to Blood (Red Slaves, #1)

Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble,  Diesel, Kobo, Sony. Createspace.

**It’s a simple formula: Magical power equals political power…**

Sparks are flying between researcher Anne Crosby and no less than nine men–but it’s not what you think. Whenever these nine amnesiacs touch anyone, electrical mayhem results. More surprising: all of them have dust instead of blood in their veins, even though they’re quite alive. It’s Anne’s job to track down who and what these men are, even though she takes a dim view of the supernatural. Her research takes Anne to Russia and the discovery of the devastating magical source behind the former Soviet Union’s power–a source the resurrected KGB wants back. Anne must stop them, and they’ll do anything to stop her.

*****

Blood to Fire (Red Slaves #2)

Amazon

**It’s a simple trade: Magical power for your humanity…**

Researcher Anne Crosby came to Russia to solve the mystery of amnesiac Ivan Krempenski. Instead, she became part of the mystery. Never a believer in the paranormal, Anne discovers Ivan’s true dragon form–and her own.

The old Soviet Union once held Russian dragons captive, siphoning off their magic to cement their power. The resurgent KGB believes enslaving them again will return the Communists to their former might.

New mates Anne and Ivan must learn to control their bewildering new abilities, stay one step ahead of the KGB, and restore their kind before dragons slip into myth…or slavery.

A little about Tonya:A voracious reader since she was a toddler, and an ordained spiritualist, Tonya Cannariato has now presided over the marriage of her love of reading and her love of writing. She’s lived a nomadic life, following first her parents in their Foreign Service career through Africa, Europe, and Asia, and then her own nose criss-crossing America as she’s gotten old enough to make those choices for herself. She’s currently based in Milwaukee with her three loves: her husband and two Siberian Huskies. She suspects her Huskies of mystical alchemy with their joyous liberation of her muse and other magical beings for her inspiration. She loves to sleep, to watch her interesting dreams, some of which are now finding new life in written form.

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3/16 – Book Monster Reviews

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3/21 – Over The Edge

3/24 – Mad Hatter Reads

3/25 – United by Books

3/30 – Alexx Mom Cat’s Gateway

4/01 – Riverina Romantics

4/02 – Page Flipperz

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4/05 – Cocktails and Books

4/07 – The Reading Café (3:00pm post)

4/09 – Books-n-Kisses

4/10 – Wicked Readings

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Kimberly reviews Midnight Fantasy by Sandra Chastain

TITLE: Mac’s Angels: Midnight Fantasy
CHARACTERS: Annie & Joe
AUTHOR: Sandra Chastain
PUBLICATION DATE: 02/11/13
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
After a series of football injuries leave him broken in both body and spirit, former star quarterback Joe Armstrong decides that his life is over. Wanting nothing more than to sit alone with a strong drink, Joe is less than pleased when he receives an unexpected visit from nurse Annabelle Calloway. Finding the golden-haired angel impossible to ignore, Joe reluctantly lets Annabelle into his home.

Although she’s seen her fair share of tough cases, Annabelle isn’t sure how to reach the troubled Joe. But having almost succumbed to depression herself, Annabelle feels an instant connection to her charge. A connection that becomes undeniable. Enveloped by passion and filled with longing, Annabelle will stop at nothing to give Joe a reason to live—and a reason to love.

REVIEW:
This is a “Loveswept Classic” reprint so parts of the story seem a little dated but that does not take away from the story. The part that takes away is the story itself. I saw a review of GoodReads that says “cheesy” and yeah that fits it perfectly. While sweet and I can understand why in the 90’s it was just not up to todays reads. That being said though it is a cute story. If written today a lot would be written differently. This is a cute quick read. If you want to have a story ready for when a short read is needed this is great.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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Kimberly reviews A Dream To Cling To by Sally Goldenbaum

TITLE: A Dream To Cling To
CHARACTERS: Brittany & Sam
AUTHOR: Sally Goldenbaum
PUBLICATION DATE: 02/11/13
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
In an unforgettable tale of unlikely passion, cherished romance author Sally Goldenbaum shows that in the game of love, rules are meant to be broken.

Sam Lawrence is a wild Renaissance man who chases his dreams around the world in pursuit of lucrative business ventures. But after meeting the captivating Brittany Winters, he is determined to keep her in his arms forever. If only he can persuade the auburn-haired beauty that he’s a serious catch and not a fleeting mirage.

Brittany has always followed the rules. Close with family and friends, dedicated to her job at an animal shelter, Brittany is firmly planted in a satisfying life—that is, until Sam comes along. Sam’s touch makes her head spin, but can a man on the move ever have a real home? Longing to hold on to her own dream of happily ever after, Brittany must decide whether she can trust Sam—or risk a broken heart.

Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Reluctant Countess, Wild Rain, and Silk on the Skin.

REVIEW:
I was going back and forth about giving this book 2.5 or 3 stars and settled on 3 for one reason only. The concept is different than what we normally see in romance books. I never connected with the characters even though I enjoyed Sam. I felt like the author was trying too hard in the writing and gave the characters an uppity feeling that I just could not enjoy.

But on the other hand I have never heard of a male character getting to know the female character based on a game board. (Yep you read that right). So I decided it was different enough to give the author credit for that.

This is a LoveSwept classic originally from 1987. Maybe that makes the difference.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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Interview & giveaway with Lia Davis

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Lia Davis to the blog for the first time.

Lia, can you please share with us a little about yourself?

Hi! Thanks for having me over today. I’m Lia, paranormal author and loving it. I have a degree in business accounting and currently work in the finance/accounting department of a software company that uses the ‘other side’ of the brain. LOL. I’m a mother of four (two human, two kitties) and a wife to my soul mate and best friend.

Have you always wanted to be an author?

I think so and just didn’t realize it until late in life. I always loved creative writing and making up stories. And I’ve always been a romantic and lingered for the HEA.

What is your most interesting writing quirk?

Hmm…I can be a little random and a little ADD. Many times I write in layers, which I’m trying to change. By layers, I mean I’ll write the main plot point, then go back and add in additional, but related subplots during the revision stage.

Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?

I started a new series called Ashwood Falls. The prequel, Winter Eve released in December and Book 1, A Tiger’s Claim, released last week.

Ashwood Falls is a community made up of two Packs—wolves and leopards—that merged together after a rogue Pack attacked their dens, killing most of the members. The wolves and leopards set their differences aside to live together as one Pack to bring down the rogues.

How did you come with the idea for this story?

Like a lot of my story ideas, it just came to me. I wanted to write a shifter series. I’m a cat person, but I also love the wolves. So my muse is like, “So, um, what if leopards and wolves lived together?” LOL. The tension that could arrive from that thought was too tempting so I started plotting and found a whole new world.

Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?

Sure! I just finished book 2 of Ashwood Falls, A Mating Dance. It’s Blaine and Cameron’s story and my first ménage. They will meet their third, Graham. He’s Nevan’s stepbrother.

Right now I’m writing The Dark Divine, book 3 in my Divinities series and plotting with my writing partner, Carrie Ann Ryan, on a four book angel series we are writing together.

Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?

There are too many. I’ve already meet so many wonderful authors via Facebook, and it would be great to meet them all in person.

What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?

Write, write, write! Don’t let anyone tell you can’t do And join a critique group. There are many of them online.

Can you share with us something off your bucket list.

I want to travel and live on a mountain! LOL. I’d love to travel Europe and Ireland, as well as the places I’ve haven’t been in the US. My dream house is a cabin in the mountains.

What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?

Lover at Last by JR Ward!! I think everyone is waiting on this one. LOL And the next Psy-Changeling book. Is it June yet?

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Thank you, again, for having me.

A Tiger’s Claim

Ashwood Falls, book 1

By Lia Davis
Publisher: Fated Desires Publishing

As the Alpha’s only daughter Shayna Andrews has always been treated like a rare gem, protected like royalty, and she’s suffocating. Her longing to be independent has driven her to sneak out one evening after dinner. After relishing in being able to run free without an escort, she finds herself face-to-face with the enemy, miles from home, and nearly loses her life until a lone wolf comes to her aid.
Travis Hunter’s main objective is to destroy the Onyx Pack—a group of drug using, murdering rogue shifters. His seek-and-destroy plans are put on hold when he rescues a female from a brutal attack. The beautifully exotic tiger shifter, Shayna, stirs a passion he thought died with his long-lost mate.
When Shay’s first heat cycle slams into her, Travis has no choice but to submit to her needs—and his own. But there is always a price to sleeping with the Pack princess. Not only will they have to face her Pack, Shay and Travis will have to deal with a mating that is beyond a single night and could have consequences more than either of them had thought. And when Travis finds out Shay wears the enemy’s brand, things will go from bad to worse.
Warning: One alpha female who doesn’t take no for an answer, a wolf with more on the line than just his heart, and a combustible attraction that’s sure to cause more than one sweaty night.

Find it on:

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Find it in Print (also includes the prequel, Winter Eve):

eStore | Amazon

Excerpt:
It took ten minutes too long to reach his small one-bedroom cabin. Once inside, he carried her straight to the bedroom, flung the comforter back, and laid the female on his bed. As soon as her leg touched the mattress, she groaned in pain. Frowning, he walked to his dresser, grabbed a pair of joggers, and put them on.
He went back to the bed and sat down next to her, jarring her hip. Another painful groan made him pause. He lifted her sweater to undo her jeans so he could look at the wound. When he touched the button, she flung opened her eyes, screamed, and swung her arms wildly.
Damn it.
He fought with her for a few seconds before he got hold of her arms and pinned them to the bed. “I’m not going to hurt you.”
Her eyes held a wild fear he hoped never to see in a female again. The claw marks etched into both her cheeks fueled his fury more. He breathed in then out slowly.
Calm down before you scare her more than she already is.
“My name is Travis Hunter. You’re safe.”
She blinked then looked around the room. “Where…am I?”
He growled low in his throat. The tremor in her voice cut through him. “My home.”
She tried to break from his hold, and he tightened his grip. “You’re safe. I killed the rogues.”
The woman stilled and searched his face, the wildness still heavy in her blue eyes. “You’re a wolf.”
He smiled and nodded. “And you’re a tiger.”
“A white tiger.”
To match her white-blond hair. “And a beautiful one.”

A little more about the Author:
Lia Davis is a mother to two young adults and two very special kitties, a wife to her soul mate, a paranormal romance author, graphic designer, and co-owner to Fated Desires Publishing, LLC. She and her family live in Northeast Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers. But it’s her home and she loves it!
An accounting major, Lia has always been a dreamer with a very activity imagination. The wheels in her head never stop. She ventured into the world of writing and publishing in 2008 and loves it more than she imagined. Writing and designing are stress relievers that allow her to go off in her corner of the house and enter into another world that she created, leaving real life where it belongs.
Her favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties.

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