Tuesday, March 31, 2015

BLOG TOUR, REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Bring me You by Ryleigh Andrews



TITLE: Still Into You (Never Over You Series Book 1)
AUTHOR: Ryleigh Andrews
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: December 5, 2014

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Pro quarterback, Ethan Christopher thought he had found his home when he met rock musician, Mia Devereux. She was the welcomed distraction in his football-focused life. 

Things may not have been perfect. Their individual careers made being together difficult. Her touring. His away schedule. As her success grew, they spent more extended periods apart.

But at the end of the day, he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. Only her.

When Mia met Ethan, she felt a connection unlike any she’d ever felt. She gave him more of herself than she thought was even possible.

But she knew it wasn’t enough. There was a lot she didn’t share, couldn’t give him.

An event two decades in her past made sure of that.

Those demons that she’d so carefully tucked away wanted out. As Mia struggled with the stress of touring and being apart from Ethan, her defenses weakened, allowing the demons to fight their way to the surface, leaving her in a vulnerable place. A place where bad choices were made.

Choices that both of them will regret.

Can Mia and Ethan's love survive her past? Or will it fall apart under the weight of her choices?



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I’m in a total denial phase. That cliffy ruined me and left my heart hanging, hurting, hoping. This debut novel really had something. I thoroughly enjoyed the long journey of laugh, love, hurt, and angst with characters so entertaining (although at times a bit annoying), you can’t help but love them.

She loved the way he possessed her with his touch.

Mia Devereux was an aspiring rock star with a troubled past. Despite Mia’s hung-ups in life, she was talented, sweet, smart, loving, and funny. I loved her character. She’s like a woman anybody would like to be friends with because of this little sunshine she brings with her. But deep inside, Mia was a lonely woman trapped inside a memory, held captive by the feelings it brought to her.

My feelings for you surprise me. I’ve never felt this way before.

Ethan Christopher was a quarterback set to break a lot of records in football history. He was the kind of hero a reader immediately likes. He was easy-going, calm, fun, and drop-dead handsome...and an athlete! What I loved about Ethan was his confidence and his tendency to be realistic. He’s sure about his decisions and does everything to fit them in his life. 

He had to kiss her, feel her lips upon his, the softness of them, and the life they brought to him.

Sparks flew the moment Mia and Ethan met. There was already a simmering heat between them on their first conversation and I loved journeying with them as they explored that heat further. Although they possessed different personalities, Ethan and Mia seemed to complement each other. They knew what each other wanted and what to do about it. They hold the other half’s happiness and do everything to reach it...until they were drawn apart by their dreams.

This book really encapsulated the agony of long distance relationships. I felt the triumph of every little time they spent together but also suffered with them on the times they spent apart. They have mutual feelings and plans but are separated by their individual dreams. Dreams that kept them away from each other. Dreams that drew them apart. I agree that they decided to spend the 5 weeks apart because pursuing their current situation will just draw them farther still.

I loved the aura of sweetness and love throughout 50-60% but my emotions were really caught by the events toward the end. I can’t wait to read what happens after 5 weeks!
 


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After they took their seats, Ethan draped his arm over her shoulders, his fingers caressing her arm dangerously close to her breast while he focused on the big screen ahead of them.

The soft touch sent sparks of excitement through her body.

“Are you trying to cop a feel?” she asked boldly.

“Will you be mad if I do?”

“I’ll be mad if you don’t,” she exclaimed, causing him to laugh. “I’m serious!”

She grabbed his large hand and placed it on her breast. She then rested her head against his shoulder and looked up at him. “Keep it there,” she ordered.

“You’re bossy,” he observed.

She smiled knowingly and snacked on the popcorn. His thumb slowly moved over her nipple as she went to feed him a piece of popcorn. Her eyes closed as a small tremor rolled over her.

“Ahh … she likes,” he said, kissing her head and removing his hand from her breast. “Time for the movie to start.”


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 During the day, Ryleigh is an analyst, but even then, she’s writing, sneakily crafting scenes on post-it notes. She's been told she's a bit of a geek...some say nerd. She'll agree to it all. She loves music. It's been a force in her life for as long as she can remember. Her love of Star Wars and superheroes has probably been going on just as long...see, this is where the geek/nerd thing comes into play. But, most of all, Ryleigh loves the written word. She's been writing for a long time. Her first story came to her during one of her history classes. She wrote it in the margins of her notebook in teeny tiny letters so no one knew that she was writing a book instead of taking notes on 16th Century Europe. She currently lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and son, along with her Siberian Husky, Mick Jagger, and her cat, Winston Churchill.


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RELEASE DAY BLITZ: Calculating Risks (Love Invested #2) by Angel Bales

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TITLE: Calculating Risks  
AUTHOR: Angel Bales  
GENRE: Contemporary Romance  
 RELEASE DATE: March 31st, 2015
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Sassy, is a quality that describes Camille Channing best.

Brilliance, is an attribute she inherited from her father. 

Independence, is what she thought she’d always have by living the single life.

Camille Channing, the most outspoken woman in the state of Colorado, has everything working in her favor. She is an up and coming business mogul, working her way through the investment industry like a boss. She’s never wanted a serious relationship. Her mother had made it her life’s mission to take care of her husband and child instead of using the degree she spent so many years and money to receive. That was the driving force for Cammie’s success. She wanted to have full control of her life with no distractions and nothing tying her down. There was only one man brave enough to take on the challenge that Cammie presented.

Drew Valente knew she had reservations about being in a serious relationship. He knew her career and her father’s company, Channing Investments, has been and always would be her top priority. Can Drew prove himself worthy of a strong, self-reliant, unwavering woman like Cammie? Will he tear down a small crack in her protective walls and slip into her heart? Cammie loves having him around, she enjoys his company, and the sex is off the charts. But with all those good things, she’s still always….Calculating the Risks.
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Born and raised in southern West Virginia, now residing in North Carolina, Angel's life has always included a good book in hand. After much thought and many chats with a close friend, she has decided to jump into the world of Indie publishing and give writing a shot. A good book can be the perfect escape for the daily stress of life.  


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SALE BLITZ & GIVEAWAY: Midnight by Elizabeth Miller







TITLE: Midnight
SERIES: McKenna Chronicles #1
AUTHOR: Elizabeth Miller
 RELEASE DATE: March 4, 2014

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I fell willingly into his bed, stolen moments of passion so intense they blurred the lines of responsibility and reason. The passion we’ve unlocked could be the key to our salvation or the path to damnation. This is my story, my fall into love and fear that it could end in a heartbeat...

One destined meeting. It alters journalist, Charlise "Charlie" Carter’s course. When asked to work on a Republican candidate's campaign, she’s unprepared for the intense reaction she has toward the young, handsome presidential hopeful, Colin McKenna.

Unable to resist Charlie’s allure, McKenna succumbs to his desire and they find themselves exploring a passionate, physical relationship that is soon tested by not only their own secrets, but his political advisers.

Traveling the country in pursuit of the presidential nomination, his career aspirations and complications from the past collide with their desire to be together, threatening to tear them apart forever. Midnight tells a compelling story of burgeoning trust, intense passion and secrets that could cause it all to unravel in a heartbeat.

Midnight is an adult contemporary romance, due to strong language and sexual content this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.


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“So good. It’s too good . . .” he mumbles against my mouth. And it is. So intense and so good my toes curl as I wrap my legs around his backside. I’m close to overwhelmed, the feel of him buried in me, knowing I’m really here in this moment, and his voice whispering in my ear to hold on, don’t hold back, give me everything . . . I almost can’t hold on, falling deeply into every sensation and losing myself in them.

I’ve never done this with someone and felt connected in every possible way, not just physically, but emotionally. A rush, a warmth spreads out from my chest at the realization that this is my beginning—a spring in the middle of winter, the ending of a chapter and the start of another, with Colin as the central character. Right here, in his bed, clarity reigns as his mouth claims mine again, teasing out a moan so he can claim that too. He owns me. I would give him anything. Take it, take all of me, take everything and anything. And he does, wringing out every ounce of pleasure. He knows where to touch, how to extract the smallest whimper and the largest groan. I could never tire of being with him, with him over me and in me, pushing, pulling, driving and devouring until the ache becomes a need. A need so intense and all consuming, I begin taking from him. Calling out unabashedly to move faster, go deeper, push harder. Don’t stop, never stop, never stop making me feel this good and needy and so, so full. Please, I beg. Pleading with him, pleading for I don’t know what . . .

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Monday, March 30, 2015

RELEASE DAY BLITZ: Jake Understood by Penelope Ward

TITLE: Jake Undone
AUTHOR: Penelope Ward
SERIES: Jake #2
RELEASE DATE: March 30, 2015

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Jake Undone, comes a full-length standalone companion novel and sequel.

A different side to the story: Jake’s side.

“We’re getting a new roommate,” they said.

I thought nothing of it...until she walked in the door. Her hand trembled in mine as she looked at me with fearful eyes. My entire world spun on its axis.

Nina...

It was a mismatch made in heaven: innocent girl from the boonies moves in with tattooed, pierced, badboy engineer. 

I came up with a bet, a plan to tutor her in math and coach her through her phobias. What I wasn’t betting on was becoming addicted to her.

But I was living a double life on weekends, and once she found out about it, she’d be gone.

I had to protect myself and that meant one thing: I couldn’t fall in love.

In Jake Understood, pivotal scenes from Jake Undone are retold from Jake’s point of view combined with all-new material from both the past and present time where Jake Undone left off. It can stand alone but if both books are read, should follow Jake Undone. Contains graphic sexual content and harsh language. It is only appropriate for adult readers age 18+.


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