Blog Tour Stop for Running on Empty by L.B Simmons & Giveaway!

I loved this book and boy is L.B Simmons going places! It was emotional & heartfelt and I felt every single bit of it. 

My review of Running on Empty

I figured L.B's book would be good but I just never imagined how good. She blew it out of the park and completely blew my expectations. I have thought about this book all day long.

Alex is a widow and a mother to 3 spitfire little girls (who completely remind me of some other children I know) and takes place 3 years after the death of her husband Derek. She has never moved on from his death, loving him completely still and hanging on to dear life. However, she is a quick witted loving mother who puts her kids first. Alex has a pretty fantastic best friend by the name of Harlow that stole my heart. She is the kind of friend that everyone should have. Telling you things you need to hear even if it's hard for you to listen to. Everyone should have a Harlow. 

Let me introduce Blake. Blake is tall dark and handsome motor cycle riding man of perfection. He and Alex were best friends when they were kids and has just come back in to town after so many years away. Their friendship fell a part years ago and was never resolved. They become friends again and resolve their past which is not something that is fixed over night, it is something they work on and not rushed. The relationship and dynamic between Alex, Blake and the girls was so moving and heart warming. I COULD NOT GET ENOUGH!

I cried and then I laughed and then I cried and then I laughed. I repeated this process through the whole story. L.B did something truly amazing. She didn't over describe which was so damn refreshing. It was simplified if you will, not in a bad way but in a fantastic get to it and get to the meat of the story kind of way. No need for all the over descriptions throughout. This was a thought out book that flowed throughout and had the best dialogue I have read in a while. The best part is that it was so REAL. This book is about friendships, family and love and learning that you can still love your past as well as your future. I could not recommend this book more and I truly walked away taking something from it. 

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Blog Tour Stop: Just Breath by Kendall Grey

He made a deal with the devil to save the woman he loves…

After tragedy rocks the foundation of their relationship, Australian Sentinel Gavin Cassidy and whale biologist Zoe Morgan call it quits. Gavin can’t forgive himself for shattering her trust, and being with the sexy rock star is killing Zoe. Literally.

But love—and duty—are powerful motivators, and alliances are forged in the most unlikely places. With the key to salvation locked inside the mind of an unconscious child, Gavin must find another way to snuff out the Fyre Elementals before millions of humans die, or make good on his deal with the devil and lose the one he loves. Again.

*This book contains graphic language, sex, and violence. Not suitable for readers under the age of 18.

**The author will donate all profits from the sale of the JUST BREATHE trilogy to programs that educate people about whales and the challenges they face.(less)

Gavin Cassidy’s Top Ten Cars

1.  Any brand of woody wagon. Lots of room for extracurricular fun.

2. Lamborghini Murcielago. 661 horsepower. Not high up in the “aesthetically pleasing” category, which is why it ranks low on my list. But I certainly wouldn’t kick it outta bed.

3. Ford Mustang. Affordable, fast at 305 hp, decent gas mileage. Nice toy to keep about.

4. Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE. Great all-terrain vehicle for mudding and that.

5. Aston Martin One-77. Because who doesn’t want to pretend they’re James Bond whilst zipping through Sydney traffic? And it comes at the low, low price of $1.85 million. Badass spy gadgets and license to kill not included.

6. Hennessey Venom GT. 6.2-liter LS9 Turbocharged V8 with 1200 horsepower. Only drawback: price tag is a bit off-putting at nearly a million.

7. SRT Viper VX. Hot style and 640 horsepower say it all.

8. Chevrolet Corvette C7. Not out yet, but they promise a resurrection of the 70s Stingray. More badassery.

9. Ferrari California. Top speed 310 kph. zero to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Yes. Yes. And yes.

10.  1970 Holden HT Monaro. My baby. Wouldn’t trade her for the world.

Top Ten  Desserts

10. Blueberry tart with vanilla yoghurt. Don’t judge.

9. Lamingtons. I’m not a huge fan of chocolate, but this isn’t bad, and it’s a national favourite. July 21 is National Lamington Day in Australia.

8. Grilled bananas with passion fruit and yoghurt. Mum used to make this on Sundays. Fond memories.

7. Scones with clotted cream. I’m not afraid to admit I like a good scone.

6. Anzac biscuits. Simple. Crunchy. Delicious. Lots of history behind these as well.

5. Baklava. Honey and nuts. Winning combo.

4. Tim Tams. Any flavour. Pure Aussie goodness.

3. Strawberries and cream. For my lady.

2. Pavlova – what respectable Aussie doesn’t love a good pav? The meringue is my favourite bit.

1. American hot fudge sundae. Vanilla ice cream. Desiccated coconut. Cherry on top. LOTS of fudge. You don’t even have to eat it to enjoy it. Just ask Zed. ;-)

Top Ten Things I Love about Zed

10. Her hands. They work magic on me.

9. Her girly bits. Anyone who doesn’t include girly bits on a Top Ten List about his girlfriend is a bloody liar. Blokes like boobs and…stuff.

8. Her hair. It always falls in between us when we’re getting busy. Sexy as hell.

7. Her mouth. Pretty obvious where I’m going with this one. See number 9 above.

6. Her feet. I’ll admit. I have a bit of a foot fetish. But only with Zed. Never cared for feet before I met hers. They’re so delicate. Perfect. Kissable. I get a hard-on just looking at them.

5. Her determination and drive. Once her mind is set, Zed won’t let anyone or anything get in her way. She’s relentless. In every way.

4. Her passion. I’ve never met a person so dedicated to her profession. She thinks, breathes, and lives whales. Sometimes I’m a bit jealous when she gets lost in her own little world with them. But I get it. And I love her for it.

3. Her Water. Deep, rich, cool, calming. The best part? It’s all for me.

2. Her eyes. They see straight through me and into my soul. I’m totally vulnerable when she looks at me. And that’s fine by me.

1. Her mind. It works in such unique and beautiful ways. Zed is the smartest person

Cover Reveal: A Life More Complete by Nikki Young

A Life More Complete

By Nikki Young




Expected release date: June 2013
  Goodreads link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17207869-a-life-more-complete



Can you ever really outrun your past?

Krissy Mullins, an overworked, obsessive-compulsive publicist has been giving it her best shot for the past ten years. Throwing herself into her work and devoting all her time to her teenage starlet client, Krissy finds little time for anything else. But as fate would have it, her world is turned upside down when she falls in love with laid-back California native, Ben Torres. Unfortunately, her only frame of reference on love and marriage is her parents and they weren’t exactly the poster children for a happy relationship.

As Krissy attempts to navigate the precarious world of love, acceptance, and compromise, her past comes flooding back like she never expected. An ex-boyfriend returns from a life she has tried to forget, stirring up feelings in Krissy she had thought were long gone. Pulled in opposite directions as her past and present collide, she makes a rash decision that will forever change her life.


Author Bio:
 Nikki Young was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago where she still currently lives with her husband, two boys and their pug, Beeker. She is a third grade teacher and spends her days forcing her love of reading and writing onto a group of poor unsuspecting eight year olds.   After all is quiet, late in the evenings she can be found writing with her pug asleep at her feet.


Connect with Nikki:
 Website: http://www.nikkiyoung.net

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authornikkiyoung

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6878530.Nikki_Young




Teaser:
Rolling onto my side, I slide my body closer to him. He slips his arm under my head, cradling me against him and pressing his lips to my forehead. I sigh deeply. I finally feel myself relax, as I grow used to being this close to someone. I giggle as I recall my first meeting with Ben.
“What?” he asks, pulling back and glancing down at me.
“I was just thinking about when I first met you on the beach. Remember? Roxy followed me.” Hearing her name causes Roxy to feel like it’s an invitation to join us on the bed. She spins at the foot of the bed and lies down quietly.
“Of course I remember.” He pauses and kisses my head again. “I have to admit something to you.” I giggle because I can only imagine what he has to say. “When you dissed me that day, it only made me want you more, sort of that wanting what you can’t have mentality.”
 “Thanks for not stalking me and just so you know, I kind of wanted you too. You were all wet and shirtless and looking like you do. I thought about you a lot after that.”
“See and I thought you were a good girl. But I did stalk you. I just did it in secret. Did you really think it was a coincidence that I met up with you every morning at the beach?”
“I am a good girl, obviously, I had no idea you were stalking me. I’m glad you did, I wouldn’t have pursued you.”
“There’s something about you that I can’t ignore,” he says and his voice turns to a whisper. “I’m drawn to you.”

I close my eyes and a shudder runs over my body. I knew this day would come, but I’m still not prepared for it. His words terrify me, but I don’t say it out loud.   

Woodstock, GA Indie Author Meet & Mingle Signing Event

 

I am so excited to finally be able to announce this news!! There will be an Indie Author Book signing in Woodstock, GA on March 9th & 10th at Copper Coin Coffee House from 1-4.

The Author's attending are as follows:

March 9th

Katie Ashley

Michelle Leighton

JB McGee

Jenn Foor

AC Marchman

March 10

Nichole Chase

Sarah Ross

Michelle Muto

Ella James

SR Johannes

Now it's time to get really excited!! To top it off if this is as big as we think it's going to be then April 2014 it will bigger and we will have a lot more Author's!!

I would love to know what you think of the line up!!

 

Beauty from Pain by Georgia Cates Promotion Week. WINNER

We have a winner!! Carol Lilla you are my winner of the e-book of Beauty From Pain! Please leave me your email addy and I will get it to you!

 

I have been so excited for this book to finally release and it's here. I bought my copy but I have 1 copy available for one lucky winner... Post a comment below this post and I will choose one person and I will even make sure to give you all a couple days to give you to time to post them. Read the description below. It's gonna be good!

Book Description:

They agreed on three months...but their love knew no boundaries. Jack McLachlan is a winemaking magnate and easily one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors. His success and wealth makes him no stranger to the complications of romantic relationships and that’s why he goes to extreme measures to avoid the hassle. He prefers simplicity in the form of a beautiful female companion with no strings attached. He arranges relationships like business deals and they’re always the same. No long term relationships. No real names.
 It’s his game and his rules. He’s content to play as usual, but when Laurelyn Prescott enters his life, his strategy must change because this player is like none he's ever encountered. His world is turned on its head after he begins a three month affair with the beautiful American musician. Nothing goes according to plan and as he breaks more and more of his own rules for her, she’s exceptionally close to becoming something he never thought possible. His ultimate game changer.

Cover Reveal for Relentless & Excerpt by Cassio Leo

Amazon Cover

Book Jacket 

Relentless

By Cassia Leo

Excerpt from Chapter Six

When I arrive at Cora’s house at five minutes past three, I only have to knock once before the lock turns and the door creaks open. Adam is standing before me wearing a soft smile and I know he’s probably been here all day.

“Come on in,” he says, holding the door wide open for me.

I walk inside and Cora is sitting in her recliner in front of the television with Bigfoot in her lap. The apartment is clean and the usual sharp litter box smell is gone. Cora looks up and smiles so big I can see the gap where she’s missing her two back molars.

“Hello, honey. Have you met Adam Parker? He’s your new neighbor,” she says in a voice that makes me feel a little like a preschooler being introduced to a classmate. “I think you two should get to know each other.”

She obviously doesn’t know about our date yet.

Adam takes a seat on the sofa, on the side closest to the recliner, and pats the cushion next to him. “Yeah, come sit down, Claire. Let’s get to know each other.”

I take a seat on the sofa, making sure to put at least a foot of space between Adam and I, then I turn to Cora. “What did you do today? Where’s Tina?”

“Adam’s been taking care of me today. He gave her the day off,” she says, and her eyes crinkle with delight.

I narrow my eyes at him and he grabs Cora’s hand as he turns back to her. “It was my pleasure. I didn’t have anything to do today since the only other person I know in this town was working.”

“You work too much, Claire,” Cora chimes in, as she continues to stroke Bigfoot with her free hand.

Geez. It’s like these two have spent the past six hours rehearsing a routine to get Adam and me together. First he switches my schedule without my knowledge and now he’s using Cora to get on my good side. He is a master conspirator.

I stand up and do a quick check around the kitchen just to satisfy my curiosity. As expected, he did everything I asked. He even stocked her cupboard with plenty of hot cereal packets and her refrigerator with lots of fresh fruit.

“Well, it looks like you’re all taken care of so I’m gonna head home,” I say, as I plant a kiss on Cora’s forehead and rub Bigfoot’s head. “I need to shower and get to bed early. I have the early shift tomorrow.”

“Walk her home, Adam,” she says sweetly and he immediately pops up off the sofa.

“See you later, Cora. We’ll have to watch that movie another time.”

“See you later, sonny,” she says, and I know what’s coming next. “But just because I call you sonny, doesn’t mean you’re bright.”

He laughs and points at her. “I can’t keep up with you, C.”

Adam follows me out of the apartment and uses his own key, which Cora must have given him, to lock her deadbolt.

I take a few steps and turn when I reach my door. “C? Did you spend the whole day with her?”

“I ran a few errands for her, but other than that, yes, I spent the day with Cora. She’s funny and we were about to watch a movie before you interrupted us.”

“Oh, well, don’t let me interrupt your date with Cora. Please go right back in.”

He steps forward and my back hits my front door as I take a step back. He leans against my door with his hands on either side of my head, effectively caging me in.

“Are you jealous of my relationship with Cora?”

His breath is hot against my nose and warmth rushes through me, lighting up my core.

“I just don’t want her to get so used to having you around. She’s had a lot of people bail on her and I….” His face is getting closer with every word I speak. “I don’t want her to get hurt.”

“Are you sure we’re talking about Cora?” he whispers against my lips, lingering for a moment before he pushes away from the door. “I work all week, but I’ll be by your house at nine a.m. on Saturday. Wear a bathing suit under your clothes.”

I let out a deep sigh and scramble into my apartment, slamming the door behind me. I take a few calming breaths then try to ignore the ache pulsating between my legs as I make my way to my bedroom to meditate.