Saturday, May 25, 2013

The Color Keepers Blog Tour: Spotlight, Excerpt & Giveaway

 
 
Welcome to our stop on The Color Keepers Blog Tour. :-)
 
 
 
Spotlight
 
 
 
The Color Keepers
by Catriona Crehan
Release date: 1st May 2013
 
 
 
Hoping to have a good change and good ending to go with it, Emily, a 16- year-old girl from Ohio, has moved to sunny California.
Moving to a new town can be scary, especially a new school. So when Sam, the most popular kid there, looks her way, she can’t believe this is happening to her.
Everything seems to be working out fine. That is, until her mother buys an enchanted mirror by mistake.
Suddenly, Emily finds herself in a whole new world, full of talking animals, magic and more change than she was hoping for.
With the help of her new crush, Sam, and her annoyingly goofy 12-year-old brother James, Emily sets out to save their world and ours.
 
 
 
 
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Excerpt
 

James was special.
He was really a piece of work, always cracking a joke, always turning a serious situation into a laughing stock. Sometimes it helped alleviate the awkward. Other times it was pure hell. Though I had to give it to him. He was always there for me. There wasn't one time when I was in trouble that he didn't back me up. For instance, now. Here I was, on the verge of dying in a world behind a magical mirror, and he came along for the ride. He didn't really have a choice, but still. After looking at him, it made people wonder about me. How could this boring, weird girl be related to the comedian? My life was somewhat like a Tim Burton character. I felt as if every step I took, could be documented and put to a Danny Elfman soundtrack.
We made it to the shore and, instead of Sam tying the boat to the dock, he pushed it back out into the lake. I looked at him questioningly.
"Emily, if we leave it here the Crow Queen will think we're back in the city. If we push it back out, it will delay her a bit, making her think we're still with the Blue Spirit.” I nodded in agreement and pushed it with him. We all watched as it floated back into the lake, the current pushing it farther and and farther away. Suddenly, I saw a very familiar and terrifying crow on the horizon.

 
Giveaway

The Author is giving away 5 ebook copies of ‘The Color Keepers’
 


Friday, May 24, 2013

Broken Gates by D.T. Dyllin Release Blitz

 

Broken Gates
 (P.J. Stone Gates Trilogy #2)
Expected publication: May 24th 2013
by Dragonfairy Press
 ***Genre - New Adult Paranormal Romance.

P.J. Stone is a Seer who saw too little, too late.

In the past, her biggest worries were boys and school—but war has a way of

changing things. Now, the alien Riders are trying to overrun the world.

As the last of their kind, P.J. and her friends must find a way to save

humanity before there’s nothing left to save.

After choosing a mate, P.J. hoped she'd have time to enjoy her love life. But with

everything changing so quickly and major secrets revealed, who knows what the future will bring?






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About the Author

D.T. Dyllin

Cynical-Optimist.

Chocolate-holic. Sarcasm Addict. Paranormal Believer. Romance Junkie.

Self Imposed Insomniac. Animal Lover. Writer.



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Thursday, May 23, 2013

EXCLUSIVE- Her Master's Kiss 5 Sneak Peak by Vivien Sparx

Well hello there HMK, Vivien Sparx, BDSM, erotica fans!
And if you're not a fan of these, you soon will be!


First of all, how amazing is the cover!!!

So I have a little bit of information for you all which I know you are all dying to hear about!
What can we expect in HMK5, when it will be released and I also have an exclusive excerpt for you all!
PLUS enter the amazing competition that Vivien has set up for all of you.

‘Her Master’s Kiss 5’ has been long anticipated by many thousands of fans around the world. The original story, ‘Her Master’s Kiss’ spent almost 6 months as one of Amazon’s Top 500 bestsellers.
Here are some exclusive snippets of information about the final story.

1) Although it is the final book in the ‘Her Master’s Kiss’ series, author Vivien Sparx leaves the door wide open for a possible sequel series featuring Tink and her new Master, Peter.

2) Tink and Master Peter feature heavily throughout ‘Her Master’s Kiss 5’.

3) There is no tragedy! In fact ‘Her Master’s Kiss 5’ does fulfill the author’s promise to end the series with the happily-ever-after that readers worldwide have waited to read – but happiness never comes without a struggle….

4) ‘Her Master’s Kiss 5’ is perhaps THE sexiest book in the collection. The erotic scenes throughout the story are some of the most intense, sexy pieces of writing Sparx has ever penned.

5) Once again the BDSM lifestyle features heavily throughout the storyline. Sparx has been acknowledged by authorities within the lifestyle as one of the most accurate writers there is in the world today, and once again her scenes in ‘Her Master’s Kiss 5’ are authentic and realistic.

The first 4 books in this amazing erotic romance series are currently available from Amazon. You don't much time before ‘Her Master’s Kiss 5’ (the goodbye Kiss) is released. If you want to be part of the conversation about the new book, now is the perfect time to download your copies of the first four stories and catch up on your erotic reading!

Here is your exclusive excerpt of
Her Master's Kiss 5 

Renee threw her arms around Stefan’s neck and pulled his face down to her mouth. She made a sexy, aroused purring noise in the back of her throat – a contented, delighted moan as their lips brushed. Then the sounds became all together more urgent as Renee’s tongue searched and flickered inside Stefan’s mouth. Her breathing began as short gasping sounds of her desire, and she felt her nipples harden against the lacy restraint of her bra. She brushed her body against Stefan’s hard muscled chest, and the sparks of electric excitement were a wicked tease.

“I’ve missed you,” Renee muttered, her mouth alive and her tongue probing deeper as they continued to kiss. She could feel sparks of excitement setting tiny fires on her skin at every point her body pressed against his. Deftly, she raised the hem of her dress up to her thighs, spread her legs wide, and then straddled Stefan, so that she was facing him, sitting astride his lap.

Renee felt herself shudder. Suddenly it was as if all the tiny fires caught alight and became a blaze between her legs. She could feel the sudden rush of her wet arousal within her panties, and the heat there was damp and fragrant with the heady scent of her own arousal. She bucked her hips deliberately, grinding the soft mound of herself against the denim of Stefan’s jeans, and then pressed down hard upon him, her undulations almost beyond her will to control.

“God!” Renee gasped, “I have missed this, Stefan.”

She felt Stefan’s hands encircle her, his fingers kneading the firm shape of her bottom, but she longed to feel the slide of his fingers below the fabric of the dress. She moved again above him, rubbing herself in small circular motions against the thickness of his thigh. “Please!”

Stefan slid his hands up the back of Renee’s dress and felt for the zip, drawing it down slowly, so that she could feel cool air against the skin of her back as the zip slid lower. Finally, when the zip could go no more, Stefan’s hands went searching between Renee’s spread thighs.

“Yes!” she hissed almost savagely with pleasure. She felt the tips of his fingers high up on the inside of her thigh and she raised herself up off his leg to give him better access. She closed her eyes and slumped forward against him, pressing her breasts hard against his chest and resting her head in the crook of his neck. She felt her breath hitch in her throat as Stefan’s fingers lazily crept closer and closer to the damp heat. Her whole body seemed to be trembling. The anticipation of his touch was an exquisite torture and she bit down hard on her lip to stifle an impatient gasp.

Stefan’s thumb brushed across the sheer silky lace of her panties, and then a moment later Renee felt the palm of his hand cupping the smooth softness of her mound. She groaned again, this time as a long exhalation of warm breath against his cheek.

“Yes,” she said once more, but this time as a whisper. “Please.”

Steamy or what!?! 
 So I suppose you want to know when HMK5 will be released?

 The Final instalment of the bestselling ‘Her Master’s Kiss’ series will go live for sale on Amazon on the 31st of May 2013!

So if you haven't already started the series head on over to AMAZON to get your copies now!
And while you are there you can check out Vivien's other projects. 

Now onto that competition!

 

 





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Goodluck!

I hope you have all enjoyed your exclusive sneak peak into Her Master's Kiss 5 and that you have all marked your calendars for May 31st!

Thankyou to Vivien for choosing us to deliver her exciting news to you all.

Happy Reading! 

Back To You Book Blast Tour: Spotlight & Giveaway

 
 
 
Spotlight
 
 
 
Back To You
by Natalie-Nicole Bates
 
 
On the surface, Lynsey Reznor seems to have it all. She is beautiful, brilliant, and a successful true-crime writer who has been living the past decade in Miami. But what Lynsey lacks is what she needs the most—a family.

After the death of her mother, and yet another failed relationship, Lynsey makes an impulsive decision to return to her hometown of Unity. But Unity will present its own bittersweet memories, most notably, her first love, Nick Lincoln.

Twenty years ago, Nick broke teenager Lynsey’s heart when he decided to marry another. He had his own private reasons—reasons he never explained to Lynsey. Now she is back, along with a chance to reclaim her love. But Lynsey wants answers from him that he may never be able to give out of duty and guilt.


Available at Amazon: Single Title | Collection (Additional Bonus Stories: Remember the Stars and Antique Charming)




 

 
 
About the Author:
 

Natalie-Nicole Bates is a book reviewer and author.
 

Her passions in life include books and hockey along with Victorian and Edwardian era photography and antique poison bottles. Natalie contributes her uncharacteristic love of hockey to being born in Russia.
 

She currently resides in the UK where she is working on her next book and adding to her collection of 19th century post-mortem photos.
 

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Natalie Nicole-Bates' BACK TO YOU Book Blast Schedule
May 20-26

 
May 20:
Close Encounters with the Night Kind
 
Scorching Book Reviews
 
Darker Passions


May 21:
 
Musings From An Addicted Reader
 
Toot's Book Reviews


May 22:
 
Book Lovin' Mamas
 
Deal Sharing Aunt
 
Riverina Romantics


May 23:
 
United by Books
 
Offbeat Vagabond
 
Sassy Book Lovers
 
Reading Between The Wines


May 24:
 
Book Monster Reviews
 
Books-n-Kisses


May 25:
 
Page Flipperz
 
Froggarita's Bookcase


May 26:
 
Reader Girls
 
Buffy's Ramblings





Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Waiting On Wednesday #16

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
 
Here's our choices for this week...
 
Stacey's choice...
 
 
 
School Spirits
(School Spirits #1)
by Rachel Hawkins
Published: 14th May 2013
Published by: Disney-Hyperion
 
 
Fifteen-year-old Izzy Brannick was trained to fight monsters. For centuries, her family has hunted magical creatures. But when Izzy’s older sister vanishes without a trace while on a job, Izzy's mom decides they need to take a break.

Izzy and her mom move to a new town, but they soon discover it’s not as normal as it appears. A series of hauntings has been plaguing the local high school, and Izzy is determined to prove her worth and investigate. But assuming the guise of an average teenager is easier said than done. For a tough girl who's always been on her own, it’s strange to suddenly make friends and maybe even have a crush.

Can Izzy trust her new friends to help find the secret behind the hauntings before more people get hurt?
 
 
I know this book is out already but I've been dying for this one ever since Rachel announced she was doing a spin-off to Hex Hall. I absolutely LOVED the Hex Hall series and I really look forward to seeing where this story will take us. I know what my next book purchase will be. ;-)
 
 
 
Renee's Choice...
 
 
Alienated
(Alienated #1)
by Melissa Anders
Expected Publication: 4th February 2014
Published by: Disney Hyperion
 
 
Two years ago, the aliens made contact. Now Cara Sweeney is going to be sharing a bathroom with one of them.

Handpicked to host the first-ever L’eihr exchange student, Cara thinks her future is set. Not only does she get a free ride to her dream college, she’ll have inside information about the mysterious L’eihrs that every journalist would kill for. Cara’s blog following is about to skyrocket.

Still, Cara isn’t sure what to think when she meets Aelyx. Humans and L’eihrs have nearly identical DNA, but cold, infuriatingly brilliant Aelyx couldn’t seem more alien. She’s certain about one thing, though: no human boy is this good-looking.

But when Cara's classmates get swept up by anti-L'eihr paranoia, Midtown High School suddenly isn't safe anymore. Threatening notes appear in Cara's locker, and a police officer has to escort her and Aelyx to class.

Cara finds support in the last person she expected. She realizes that Aelyx isn’t just her only friend; she's fallen hard for him. But Aelyx has been hiding the truth about the purpose of his exchange, and its potentially deadly consequences. Soon Cara will be in for the fight of her life—not just for herself and the boy she loves, but for the future of her planet.
 
 
 
 
 
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING ON THIS WEEK??

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Review- A Bitter Taste by Annie Hauxwell

Title- A Bitter Taste
Author- Annie Hauxwell
Genre- Crime
Release Date- 22nd of May 2013
Publisher- Penguin Books Australia

Review copy provided by publisher.

Blurb- London is in the grip of a stifling heatwave. The parched city has slowed to a claustrophobic shuffle and there's no end in sight. Heroin-addicted investigator Catherine Berlin suffers while working the nadir of investigations: matrimonial.

The city's junkies are in the grip of a drought of a different kind. A strung-out ghost from Berlin's past turns up on her doorstep: Sonja Kvist's daughter is missing. Despite Berlin's reluctance, Sonja reminds her of an old debt and Berlin agrees to search for the ten year old.

Berlin is back. Soon the hunter becomes the hunted – corrupt detectives are on Berlin's tail chasing drugs she doesn't have, a young girl is murdered and the matrimonial case unravels. The temperature keeps rising.

A Bitter Taste is fast-paced, addictive crime spiked with grit and grunge.


5 Sassy Books!

Review- Dark, quirky, intriguing and dangerous. Annie Hauxwell has created such an interesting and original crime story that had my mind going a million miles a minute.

We do follow a number of people throughout the book who intertwine with each other in some sort of way, however the main character, "Berlin", does take up the majority of the story. The heroin addict goes on one hectic, fast-paced journey in the search for and old "friends'" daughter, "Princess", but comes across numerous hiccups along the way, finding herself in trouble in more ways than one.
True to the description, A Bitter Taste really is an "addictive crime spiked with grit and grunge". I loved the non-stop crazy storyline that was a total guessing game until the very end. Life and death situations and intense scenes made me anxious and excited at the same time and Hauxwell didn't hold back on the itty-gritty descriptions either. The characters had depth and were believable and even though most of them carried a darkness, I loved them! 
It was easy to become invested in the story and that's largely because of Hauxwell's ability to create an addictive story that is easy to read. She is one crazy talented author who has a knack for writing dark, individual and original stories. I have read nothing like it before! This is a good thing.
A Bitter Taste will be available in all good book stockists around Australia but to purchase online please check out the following links:
And to find out more about Annie and her other projects check out her WEBSITE and GOODREADS

Happy Reading!