How would you handle this situation? You are kidnapped from your home, wake up in a hotel room, no phone, no money, and you have a bomb strapped to your chest. I know what I would do, I’d freak the f*#@ out! We meet Julie, one of the main characters in this fascinating thriller, in exactly this way. When the phone rings, the adventure begins. Continue reading “This Chick Read: Waypoint by Matthew Howe”
ABOUT LEAVE A MARK
Dyed, pierced, and covered in tattoos, Wren Blanchard is the exact opposite of everything Dr. Lee Hawthorne thought he wanted. His residency is almost finished. With the perfect job, the beautiful house, and the polished girlfriend, he knows he should be happy, yet he isn’t.
But once Wren lands in his ER with her sharp tongue and artist’s soul, she leaves a mark on him that just won’t fade. Wren knows the good doctor is way out of her league. To people like him, she’s a circus freak. Besides, she’s not the type to get hung up on guys, especially ones with midnight blue eyes—ones who know all about antiques, crack bad jokes, and love Joss Whedon.No. She doesn’t need that.
After all, she has friends, a psychotic cat, and a promising career as one of the best tattoo artists in town. And it’s enough. Really, it is. Or it would be if Lee weren’t there every time she turned around.
One kiss seals their fate.
Their attraction is undeniable–but Wren’s past is full of ghosts. Is their bond strong enough for a solid future? Or will their new relationship crumble beneath the weight of all she carries?
Continue reading “Review Tour and #Giveaway: Leave a Mark by Stephanie Fournet”
Deke Hightower has been a silent hero in the other Colorado Mountain series books. He has been on the sidelines, but has been a part of a couple of very big action scenes, so it is very fitting that he’s finally the subject of his own book. I love how Kristen Ashley sets the scene for Jussy and Deke’s story. Having met previously when both were younger, circumstances were not on their sides, and they were not given the opportunity to explore much of anything beyond a brief flirtation. For Jussy, Deke, was the one that other men were always compared to, and found lacking. When their paths crossed again, Jussy realized that Deke did not recognize her, and thought that their connection may have been only one sided. Kristen Ashley did a great job of building up the tension between the two of them, so that finally, when trouble arose and in Deke’s own words, he finally pulled his head out of his ass, the reader was breathless with anticipation, and thankful that THE moment had finally arrived.
As with most of Kristen Ashley’s novels, there was a great deal of passion, and boy was it hot! There was also a great storyline about Jussy and Deke’s two different worlds and how they would or would not fit together. Then there was the danger/action part of the book, always my favorite. KA always writes a great female in peril story, and an awesome alpha, take-charge male who will rid the world of her problems. This book was no different. In fact, I think the relationship arc had a lot more depth than her last novel, Sebring. If Deke were a lake, it would be deep and dark. When his background story was revealed, i felt that hit to the gut just as Jussy did. The comparison between the way that Kristen Ashley portrayed Deke, versus the way she wrote Nick Sebring made me wonder if possibly KA was happy to write with more compassion. Bounty felt a little bit more genuine than her last novel, maybe that was part of the reason why I liked it a bit better.
This is not the last novel in the Colorado Mountain series. She wrote on her Facebook page that Wood and Maggie were going to be next, thank goodness! They have been in every book, and we’ve heard a little bit of their story, but I’d like to hear the whole thing. In the meantime, if you haven’t read any of them, pls try them out! I love how characters from other series will make an appearance here and there, in all of her books. Joe Callahan from the Burg series makes a brief cameo in this one, and you’ll hear a couple of other familiar names as you read this book, as well. It made me want to pick up their stories and read them again!
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Shelly Laurenston is a paranormal romance author, whose past books feature men and women who turn into lions and tigers and bears, oh my! As a fan of paranormal romances, one of my biggest pet peeves is a shifter romance that makes the story only about the romance. Because it’s not weird enough that we are reading books about wolves and panthers having relationships (insert “sex” here), right? Ms. Laurenston writes exactly those kind of books! BUT, the difference is that the story actually has a plot, other than the main characters relationship, although, don’t get me wrong, it’s a big part of it. Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Undoing (Call of Crows) by Shelly Laurenston”
Last week, on my flight to the RT Booklover’s Convention in Las Vegas I read Susan Mallery’s brand new novel Best of My Love. It seemed to be kismet that I had picked this book to read because her name was featured predominantly on our badges, her books were handed out as gifts while we waited in line, and she and Robyn Carr hosted a session for their fans, thanking them for their support. I was excited, this being my first Susan Mallery book that I’ve ever read, that I was able to honestly say that I was a fan. This book was fantastic! Continue reading “This Chick Read: Best of My Love by Susan Mallery”
Saturday was the last day of our trip to the RT Convention in Vegas. The Book Fair was from 10a-2p, and around 800 Authors were present. Even though my book count at that point was 108, and I spent $110 shipping home two boxes this morning, there were a few book items that I still needed to have! The people who had bought a week long convention pass got in a half hour earlier than the rest of the masses so you’ll note its kind of empty. A half hour from when I took these photo’s, it was packed wall to wall! Continue reading “#RT16 Book Fair in Vegas”
It’s been a whirlwind few days at the RT Convention! We are trying to keep up our energy and pace, but I’ll admit we slowed down a tad on Friday. We did a couple of games, interacting with some authors for Wheel of Romance for a chance to win books and swag. Continue reading “Friday at the #RT16 Convention in Las Vegas”
I started out the day failing miserably at answering questions about YA books, movies and TV series at the YA: You’re Never too old for YA session. Our table was hosted by Kiera Cass, author of the Selection series and Rosamund Hodge, the author of the Cruel Beauty series. Although I was horrible at the game, these tables had the best swag, and the chance to talk to these authors was priceless!
Kiera Cass and Rosamund Hodge
My sister and I then preceded to play Sports Romance Jeopardy. Unfortunately, with the exception of Kristen Callihan’s Game On series, I have not read many sports romances, so I didn’t improve my record. However, we sat at the table with Heidi McLaughlin, who was awesome! She also was horrible at the sports romance category, but better at the general sports questions. Heidi is also the author of Third Base (The Boys of Summer book 1), a book I have picked up so many times! She gave me two, and signed a copy to give away on my blog, so keep an eye out for that soon!
The highlight of my day was at the next event Tattoo’s and Tini’s. I was able to finally meet one of my favorite romance authors, Kristen Ashley! I have reviewed her books Sebring and did a compilation review of her Rock Chick series. She was absolutely awesome, and as real as she is on her Facebook page. She very graciously allowed me to have my picture taken with her even though the line was long.
At this same event, I had a chance to chat briefly with Laura Kaye, who also writes under the name Laura Kamoie, co-author of America’s First Daughter. I received one of her romance novels in my bag, so I’m excited to try out her style in this genre. I expect great things!
I ended my day at a HUGE book signing by the Kensington authors. The highlight for me was getting a copy of Mercury Striking, which I have read and reviewed. She was very gracious, and lovely!
What a great day! I came away with 36 books, which brings my two day tally to 57. Good God! Two more days to go!
My sister and I took a girls trip this year and decided to go to the RT Convention in Las Vegas. Wednesday was my first day, and it was soooo busy! There are reader parties, writer seminars, and social events, all booked back to back. My feet were ok (thanks to my new shoes!), my back hurt a bit, and my mind was spinning! I had a 30 minute private meeting with Cherry Adair to discuss a novel I am writing. I’ve entered her challenge called Just Finish the Damned Book Club, and she was nice enough to meet with those of us who were at the event to give us a little private advice. Thanks Cherry! Continue reading “This Chick is at the #RT16 Convention!”
Stephanie and Laura, thank you so much for taking the time to answer a few questions for my blog about yourselves, and your new book America’s First Daughter.
ME: You both have successful careers as authors in a different genre, romance. Where and how did the idea come up to make the leap and collaborate on a historical fiction novel, and how was Patsy Jefferson chosen as the subject matter?
SD/LK: This novel, which explores the life and times of Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph, the eldest daughter of our third president, was years in the making. It started one night when we were having dinner together and discovered a mutual interest in American history. Over burgers at a writing conference, we wondered what Jefferson was like as a father, not just a founding father.
At the time, Laura was a history of professor by day teaching senior seminars on Jefferson at the U.S. Naval Academy as well as a romance author by night, whereas Stephanie split her writing time between romance and historical fiction. We got the crazy brainchild to combine our experiences in co-authoring a book about Jefferson’s eldest daughter, and immediately raced back to the hotel room to research. Frankly, we had no idea the journey we were about to embark upon. We didn’t know that it would take five years, three agents, eighteen thousand letters and a road trip to get this book out.
But we did know, right from that very first night, that we had stumbled upon a great untold American story.
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