Thursday, 31 October 2013
Magick Weaved on A Samhain Eve by V.J. Chisholm Review.
Book Blurb.
Alexia is a lively,
single, sassy and sexy coven witch, somehow she finds herself and her
sex life ( or lack of it) the hot topic of her fellow coven sisters
after one of her covens full moon meetings. Add the mix the discovery of
an old spell. Alexia's life starts to change very quickly from the
moment that a spirit named Lance appears and comes into her life. Throw
in the heat of the full moon and a hint of destiny, life will never be
the same again for Alexia.
My Review
Cover :- 4 stars
Sex/steaminess :- 4 stars
Story line :- 4 stars
Characters :- 4 stars
Overall rating :- 4 stars
Personal rating :- 4 stars
Book Pairing:- M/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- No
Is this a review book or personal read :- Review Book
Why I chose this book?
The author was asking for reviews and I decided to give it a shot.
What I liked about this book.
* A great story line
* I got drawn in and hooked from the start.
What I didn't like about this book.
* It's a bit short once you get into it the story stops.
* Some of the other characters could have been involved abit more like Amanda's husband.
Would I read more from this author?
Yes.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes but to para normal lovers.
Sex/steaminess :- 4 stars
Story line :- 4 stars
Characters :- 4 stars
Overall rating :- 4 stars
Personal rating :- 4 stars
Book Pairing:- M/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- No
Is this a review book or personal read :- Review Book
Why I chose this book?
The author was asking for reviews and I decided to give it a shot.
What I liked about this book.
* A great story line
* I got drawn in and hooked from the start.
What I didn't like about this book.
* It's a bit short once you get into it the story stops.
* Some of the other characters could have been involved abit more like Amanda's husband.
Would I read more from this author?
Yes.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes but to para normal lovers.
About the Author
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Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Teodora Kostava Interview.
Interview
- What got you into writing?
I’m not sure
there’s one specific event that got me into writing. I’ve been do
it ever since I can remember. I remember in school when we had a
writing homework, all my classmates would grumble and moan that their
weekend would be ruined, while I felt so happy and was already
working out the outline in my head.
- What plans do you have for the future ( you don't have to give out lots of details you can say something like I'm working on a few novels.)
Well, I’m
working on Lisa and Gino’s book which is called Colour Me Inside
and hopefully will be out in March 2014. I’m also working on
another project, but I can’t say much about that yet, it’s top
secret *winks*. As for any long term plans, I just want people to
read and enjoy my novels. I can’t even try to explain how wonderful
it is when someone emails me and say how much what I’ve written has
touched them.
- How do you handle being stalked and do you have more than one stalker?
I guess I’m
lucky because my stalkers are amazing. We have a wonderful, mutually
satisfying relationship, thank you.
- Can you pick a favourite character?
God, no. I have so
many!
- What's the best part about being an Indie author?
I’m a huge
control freak and I’m past the point where I try to deny it. So for
me, the best part is being in complete control of your work, your
schedule, your marketing, your distribution – everything. It’s
amazing and I’d never be able to let that go.
- What's the worst thing about being an Indie author?
I honestly don’t
see any cons. Being an indie author is hard work, trust me. But when
you love it, you’re able to look past the sleepless nights and the
amazon rankings and all that.
- Do you have a favourite place to write?
Not a favourite,
no. I usually write in my office. But I also love writing in cafes
and in my local library – I love that place! It’s so peaceful and
smells of books!
- Does anything help you to write like a certain playlist, snack?
I can’t write
without music. I don't have a specific writing playlist – I just
play whatever I’m in the mood for. What helps me the most is
disconnecting the wi-fi and logging out of facebook, twitter, tumblr,
instagram....
- If you could meet one other author dead or alive who would it be?
Again, I have to
choose one! That’s torture, I have so many authors I want to meet.
But if I absolutely have to choose just one, I’d go with Abigail
Roux. She’s so much fun and we’ll have a blast! And hopefully
I’ll manage to get her drunk and she’ll tell me if Ty and Zane
will get married by the end of the series.
- What's the one book you feel should be on everyone's Read list?
I feel that
everyone should be able to choose their own reading list – no one
book is good for all. As long as people have reading lists and read
and enjoy books, I’m happy.
Thank you Teodora for the Interview
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Then Now Forever By Teodora Kostova Review
Book Blurb
THEN
"Gia had let Beppe into her life so easily, as if it was the most natural thing in the world. She’d held him when he’d hurt so badly he’d thought he might die; she’d talked him down when he’d been so angry he’d considered doing something he’d regret for the rest of his life.
Gia had saved his life.
At least once he needed to be strong for her.
This right now, this moment, was theirs. It belonged to them, not to abusive or dead fathers, not to guilt, regret or sorrow, not to the past or the future."
But will their love survive when tragedy separates them?
“I have to go, Gia. I’m tired and I feel empty. I know you need me, but I have nothing left to give you. I need to heal.”
“I miss you so much it’s hard to breathe.”
NOW
"Beppe was still Gia’s closest friend. But they’d never be anything more than that again. Remembering what it felt like to have the person you love most in the world be torn away from you still hurt. Gia was determined never to be put into that position again."
There was never lack of love, but can Beppe win Gia’s trust again?
FOREVER
“When I was broken you gave me pieces of yourself and made me whole again.”
'Then, Now, Forever' is the second book of the Heartbeat series. It features characters from the first book in the series - 'In a Heartbeat' - but can be read as a stand alone novel. It's the complete story of Beppe and Gia - no cliffhanger.
New Adult Contemporary Romance, recommended for readers 17+ due to language, sexual situations and incredibly hot Italian guys.
"Gia had let Beppe into her life so easily, as if it was the most natural thing in the world. She’d held him when he’d hurt so badly he’d thought he might die; she’d talked him down when he’d been so angry he’d considered doing something he’d regret for the rest of his life.
Gia had saved his life.
At least once he needed to be strong for her.
This right now, this moment, was theirs. It belonged to them, not to abusive or dead fathers, not to guilt, regret or sorrow, not to the past or the future."
But will their love survive when tragedy separates them?
“I have to go, Gia. I’m tired and I feel empty. I know you need me, but I have nothing left to give you. I need to heal.”
“I miss you so much it’s hard to breathe.”
NOW
"Beppe was still Gia’s closest friend. But they’d never be anything more than that again. Remembering what it felt like to have the person you love most in the world be torn away from you still hurt. Gia was determined never to be put into that position again."
There was never lack of love, but can Beppe win Gia’s trust again?
FOREVER
“When I was broken you gave me pieces of yourself and made me whole again.”
'Then, Now, Forever' is the second book of the Heartbeat series. It features characters from the first book in the series - 'In a Heartbeat' - but can be read as a stand alone novel. It's the complete story of Beppe and Gia - no cliffhanger.
New Adult Contemporary Romance, recommended for readers 17+ due to language, sexual situations and incredibly hot Italian guys.
My Review
Cover: 5 stars
Sex/Steaminess : 2 stars but it's a NA book so you don't expect much sex.
Storyline : 5 stars
Characters : 5 stars
Overall average : 4.25 stars
Personal rating : 5 stars.
Book Pairing:- M/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- Yes
Is this a review book or personal read :- Beta Read but it would have been a personal read anyway.
Why did I read this book?
I was privileged to be asked to Beta read this book and I jumped at the chance.
What I liked about the book.
* Beppe is so loveable. I just wanted to wrap him in a blanket and hold him.
* The writing and story line flowed well and it was very easy to get lost in the book.
* Although it featured characters from the first book it was a totally different story with only a mild recap. This was purely Beppe and Gia instead of a constant recap of Max and Stella.
What I didn't like about the book.
I have already said this to the author but I felt a character which was included at the end of the book needed to be included a bit more. It seems he was just added to the story but not really included.
Would I read more from this Author?
Yes, I have already added the nest book to my wishlist for when it's out.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes. To anyone that enjoyed the first book, In A Heartbeat and to romance readers in general.
About the Author
Hi,
my name is Teodora and I live in London with my husband Ted and my
son Jason. I've been writing ever since I can remember, but it became
my full time job in 2010 when I decided that everything else I've
tried bores me to death and I have to do what I've always wanted to
do, but never had to guts to fully embrace. I've been a journalist,
an editor, a personal assistant and an interior designer among
another things, but as soon as the novelty of the new, exciting job
wears off, I always go back to writing. Being twitchy, impatient,
loud and hasty are not qualities that help a writer, because I have
to sit alone, preferably still, and write for most of the day, but I
absolutely love it. It's the only time that I'm truly at peace and
the only thing I can do for more than ten minutes at a time - my son
has a bigger attention span than me.
When I'm procrastinating, I like to go to the gym, cook Italian meals (and eat them), read, listen to rock music, watch indie movies and True Blood re-runs. Or, in the worst case scenario, get beaten at every Wii game by a six year old.
When I'm procrastinating, I like to go to the gym, cook Italian meals (and eat them), read, listen to rock music, watch indie movies and True Blood re-runs. Or, in the worst case scenario, get beaten at every Wii game by a six year old.
Don't be shy and get in touch - I love connecting with my readers. Blog:www.teodorakostova.blogspot.com
Twitter: @Teodora_Kostova
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teodorakostovaauthor
E-mail: t.t.kostova@gmail.com
Buy Links
Amazon.com
Amazon.uk
Monday, 28 October 2013
In A Heartbeat By Teodora Kostova Review
Book Blurb.
In
a Heartbeat description:
Stella
“I’ve
been in and out of hospitals for the past ten months. I’ve had half
my liver removed and even though this time the doctors are very
optimistic that they’ve removed all of the tumours, they can’t be
sure. In another three months they want me here again for a check up.
Right now I feel better than I’ve ever felt. I know the damn thing
is gone, at least for the moment. Despite that, I can’t make any
plans for the future, not yet. I need to go somewhere where nobody
knows me, where I can relax and maybe even forget about all this.
Where
I can meet people who don’t think of me as the girl who lost her
father and her brother in a car accident, and who has cancer. I want
to have fun, even if it’s for a couple of months.”
When
Stella decides to visit her estranged cousin Lisa in Genoa, she has
no idea Italy will give her a new reason to live.
Max
“Her
gaze locked on a scene so beautiful, the picturesque beach paled in
comparison. A lifeguard emerged from the water, his orange trunks
stuck to his legs and water dripping all over him. He shook his head
to get rid of some of the water in his hair and Stella felt as if
everything started developing in slow motion – tiny drops of water
slid from his neck down his broad chest and muscular arms, along a
weaving tattoo on his right shoulder, and continued downwards towards
his chest and washboard stomach, finally getting lost in the
waistband of his trunks. A part of another tattoo peeked over his
trunks on his left hip, the other part hidden under them. It was a
total Baywatch moment.”
Their
love is epic. But there are too many things keeping them apart.
“How
could you keep this from me, Lisa? If you had told me the first day I
met him, I would have avoided him like the plague. Nothing would have
happened between us.”
“I
kept your secrets, too, Stella.”
Are
Max and Stella strong enough to fight not only for their love, but
for their lives?
My review.
Cover : 5 stars
Sex/steaminess : 2 stars but it's an NA novel so you don't have much if any sex.
Storyline :- 5 stars
Characters :- 5 stars
Overall rating : -4.25 stars
Personal rating :- 5 stars.
Why did I read this book?
I read this book simply because of the author. I was talking with her around the release and she asked me to read it and pass on my thoughts so I did. I'm glad I did as I really enjoyed this book.
What did I like about the book.
* The main character is a Liverpool fan just like the men in my life.
* The characters are adorable and very easy to connect with.
* The writing style flowed well and sucked you in.
* It wasn't all romance, they had to work at it. They over come the odds though out the book.
* Its an original story which fits into the genre nicely yet has several qualities which makes it stand out of the crowd.
What I didn't like about the book.
There was very little that I didn't like. I enjoyed this book and even had a book hangover because of it. I guess as I have to put something then it is the fact that the book ended.
Would I read more by this author?
Absolutely.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes. To anyone who reads romance should enjoy this book. This is a NA book not erotica but still worth the read.
Sex/steaminess : 2 stars but it's an NA novel so you don't have much if any sex.
Storyline :- 5 stars
Characters :- 5 stars
Overall rating : -4.25 stars
Personal rating :- 5 stars.
Book Pairing :- M/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- Hell Yes!
Is this a review book or personal read
:- Personal read
Why did I read this book?
I read this book simply because of the author. I was talking with her around the release and she asked me to read it and pass on my thoughts so I did. I'm glad I did as I really enjoyed this book.
What did I like about the book.
* The main character is a Liverpool fan just like the men in my life.
* The characters are adorable and very easy to connect with.
* The writing style flowed well and sucked you in.
* It wasn't all romance, they had to work at it. They over come the odds though out the book.
* Its an original story which fits into the genre nicely yet has several qualities which makes it stand out of the crowd.
What I didn't like about the book.
There was very little that I didn't like. I enjoyed this book and even had a book hangover because of it. I guess as I have to put something then it is the fact that the book ended.
Would I read more by this author?
Absolutely.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes. To anyone who reads romance should enjoy this book. This is a NA book not erotica but still worth the read.
About the Author.
Hi,
my name is Teodora and I live in London with my husband Ted and my
son Jason. I've been writing ever since I can remember, but it became
my full time job in 2010 when I decided that everything else I've
tried bores me to death and I have to do what I've always wanted to
do, but never had to guts to fully embrace. I've been a journalist,
an editor, a personal assistant and an interior designer among
another things, but as soon as the novelty of the new, exciting job
wears off, I always go back to writing. Being twitchy, impatient,
loud and hasty are not qualities that help a writer, because I have
to sit alone, preferably still, and write for most of the day, but I
absolutely love it. It's the only time that I'm truly at peace and
the only thing I can do for more than ten minutes at a time - my son
has a bigger attention span than me.
When I'm procrastinating, I like to go to the gym, cook Italian meals (and eat them), read, listen to rock music, watch indie movies and True Blood re-runs. Or, in the worst case scenario, get beaten at every Wii game by a six year old.
When I'm procrastinating, I like to go to the gym, cook Italian meals (and eat them), read, listen to rock music, watch indie movies and True Blood re-runs. Or, in the worst case scenario, get beaten at every Wii game by a six year old.
Don't be shy and get in touch - I love connecting with my readers. Blog:www.teodorakostova.blogspot.com
Twitter: @Teodora_Kostova
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teodorakostovaauthor
E-mail: t.t.kostova@gmail.com
Buy Links
Friday, 25 October 2013
Natural Harmony by Kate Roth Cover Revel
Coming December 30th
from romance author, Kate Roth
Natural Harmony
Blurb:
Suddenly named the acting president of
her uncle’s record label, former pop princess Sabrina Walker is
finally ready to grow up. While her professional life moves forward,
she still clings to the last fragment of her past life in the form of
an uncertain relationship with her manager, Beau.
When Sabrina hires handsome, young
assistant, Wade Lawson, he awakens in her the hidden confidence she’s
always desired. What starts as a casual affair quickly intensifies to
something much more.
Sabrina must decide—return to the
familiar life of an insecure one-hit-wonder, or embrace Wade and the
woman his passion has helped reveal.
Natural Harmony is a stand-alone
romance and the first in the Confession Records collection.
Cover art by Jennifer Streif
Check out the rafflecopter for a chance
to win an advanced copy of the book!
Excerpt :
He stepped off the
elevator behind her and followed her silently as she led the way down
the long dark hall to her office. She unlocked the door and walked in
without turning on a light. Wade stood leaning his shoulder against
the doorjamb, watching as she fumbled around in her desk drawers for
only a few seconds before she retrieved the phone. A loose grin
formed on her lips as she held the phone in her hand and when she
looked up at him he projected a similar smile back.
Something happened when their eyes met
through the dark in the place where she had hired him, the place
where he had touched her arm and assured her she was the boss.
Sabrina’s face fell, her tongue swiped over her bottom lip, sucking
it into her mouth for a moment before letting it pop back out. Wade
couldn’t breathe. Sabra.
Her brows drew together as she stepped
toward him. Wade could see her breathing picking up, shamelessly
glancing at her chest. He heard himself swallow hard when she finally
reached him. She looked up at him and pressed her lips together
again. She’s your BOSS, his head screamed.
Sabrina’s hand moved out in front of
her and Wade barely flinched at the motion. Her fingertips landed on
his chest and he wanted nothing more than to sigh at the feeling, but
he tried to stay cool. She was staring at his chest and her own hand
as it slid down the panel of buttons on his shirt. When her hand
stopped at the waistband of his black slacks, he couldn’t hold in
the trembling breath that made its way out of him. Her eyes flashed
up to his again. Fuck it, it’s just a job, he thought. Just
as he reached to slip his hand to the back of her neck and pull her
close, her cell phone blared through the office. She jumped and
looked down at it in her other hand. When she looked at him she
sighed with that same unnamable look in her eyes.
“It’s late,” he said.
Sabrina nodded. “And I’m drunk,”
she added with a crestfallen smile.
“Right,” Wade uttered.
About the author:
In 2008, Kate Roth decided to get real
about her love of writing. She signed up for a course after-hours at
the local high school called 'So You Want To Write A Book?'. Indeed,
she did! For years Kate had been dreaming up love stories in her head
and she'd even managed to write a few of them down but it was that
class that gave her the drive to finally do something more with her
ideas.
Kate Roth's first two novels, new adult romance The Low Notes and new adult paranormal romance Reckless Radiance were released by Rebel Ink Press. Natural Harmony is her third novel and her first venture into independent publishing. She is hard at work on the next two novels in the Confession Records collection, as well as her first erotic romance, Last Resort.
Kate is inspired by music, film, art and of course other authors as well as the wealth of stories she has heard through her years as a professional hair stylist. She is a small business owner and lives in Indiana with her husband, Adam and their dog, Sampson.
Kate Roth's first two novels, new adult romance The Low Notes and new adult paranormal romance Reckless Radiance were released by Rebel Ink Press. Natural Harmony is her third novel and her first venture into independent publishing. She is hard at work on the next two novels in the Confession Records collection, as well as her first erotic romance, Last Resort.
Kate is inspired by music, film, art and of course other authors as well as the wealth of stories she has heard through her years as a professional hair stylist. She is a small business owner and lives in Indiana with her husband, Adam and their dog, Sampson.
You can find more on Kate’s website
www.katerothwrites.com,
blog www.katerothwrites.blogspot.com,
Facebook www.facebook.com/authorkateroth,
Twitter www.twitter.com/KateRothWrites,
& goodreads www.goodreads.com/author/show/6151482.Kate_Roth.
Resolutions Book Blitz
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Synopsis:
DEA
agent Eve Taylor has had her fill of alpha males. When Resolutions’ operative
and former lover, Dillon “Mac” McKenna, threatened her hard-earned
independence, she ran. On a mission to gather evidence against a Colombian
drug-lord, Eve discovers the drug-lord is helping terrorists plan an attack on
American soil. Before she can escape with the vital information, she’s captured
and comes face to face with her mortality…
As a teen, Mac watched his family fall apart after his mother died doing dangerous U.N. work. The possibility of losing Eve to a mission ignited an overwhelming need to protect her. When he forced her to choose him or her job, she walked away. Two years later, it seems all his nightmares have come true and he’s tasked with rescuing her from a Colombian prison. Mac has never stopped loving Eve, but does he dare risk his heart when he’s so terrified of losing…
On the run, Mac and Eve must learn to trust each other again in order to stay alive.
Note: Resolutions is a private black ops agency specializing in the near-impossible extractions of kidnap victims, hostages, and all forms of intelligence other agencies have failed to retrieve.
As a teen, Mac watched his family fall apart after his mother died doing dangerous U.N. work. The possibility of losing Eve to a mission ignited an overwhelming need to protect her. When he forced her to choose him or her job, she walked away. Two years later, it seems all his nightmares have come true and he’s tasked with rescuing her from a Colombian prison. Mac has never stopped loving Eve, but does he dare risk his heart when he’s so terrified of losing…
On the run, Mac and Eve must learn to trust each other again in order to stay alive.
Note: Resolutions is a private black ops agency specializing in the near-impossible extractions of kidnap victims, hostages, and all forms of intelligence other agencies have failed to retrieve.
Resolutions
Honor
Guard Series
About The Author
Teri Riggs was destined to be a writer. As a
small girl she didn’t read bedtime stories, she made up her own. Who needed
Little Red Riding Hood or The Three Little Pigs when there were so many great
tales bouncing around in her head? When she grew up and became a mother to
three little girls, she continued the tradition of making up bedtime stories.
On the occasions she chose to tell conventional fairytales, Teri usually gave
them a bit of tweaking here and there or added a new ending. Her girls loved
it.After her daughters had the nerve to actually grow up and leave home, Teri discovered she had a passion for writing and jumped right in. It came as no surprise she chose to write mysteries and happily-ever-after’s since that’s the genres she loves to read.
Teri lives in Marietta, Georgia with
her husband, one of her daughters and two dogs that seem to think they rule the
world. And some days Teri thinks maybe they do.
Resolutions
was a finalist in the prestigious Daphne Du Maurier contest
Author
Interviews:
Contact
Details:
Website: http://teririggs.com
Email: teririggs@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Teri-Riggs/329379907142621
Twitter: @TeriLRiggs
What Readers are saying:
"I love the sexual tension between Eve and Mac. The
hot, steamy Colombian jungle makes a great backdrop for a love story that
begins with two ex-lovers on the run."
"The action and suspense were nonstop. Eve was
believable as a tough and persistent female protagonist. And I liked how she
and Mac's characters developed throughout the story.”
-Marie, Amazon
“Nonstop action and plenty of sexual tension between the
lead characters. A quick, suspenseful read. I would recommend this to my
friends.”
-Lady A, Amazon
“A good read with plenty of action. I liked the gun battle
scenes. They were well paced and for fairly accurate. Mendoza was played well
and I enjoyed Mac and Eve's determination to stop him.”
-Cooper, Amazon
Enjoy the following excerpt for RESOLUTIONS:
Beefy hands wrenched Eve awake from a fevered sleep,
pulled her from the cell, and shoved her into a musty-smelling hallway. I’m
being moved? A guard pushed her with one hand, keeping a tight grip on an AK-47
rifle with his other.
Her shoulder throbbed in perfect cadence with the
pains shooting through her broken wrist, and she had one badass headache from
being punched in the face a few too many times. Using her good hand, she walked
fingers across one cheek, then the other. The right side was totally numb. Her
eye had swollen shut, and she couldn’t see a damn thing out of it. She ran her
tongue across her teeth and tasted the tart, copper flavor of blood. Three
teeth loose. Well, at least they’re still in place.
In spite of the relentless pain, she stayed
determined to survive whatever Mendoza dished out. She wasn’t a quitter. No,
sir. Duncan Falls, Iowa didn’t grow quitters. Eve ignored the constant ache in
her ribs, courtesy of a guard’s overzealous kick, and took in a deep breath.
She willed herself to stay alert, to keep pushing. Escape. Third times the
charm
Eve slapped the guard’s dirty hand. “Hey, Pedro,
stop being so damned pushy. Where we going anyway? We got a hot date I’ve
forgotten about?”
He looked puzzled then shoved her again.
“Don’t understand English, do you, Diego? Bet you
understand this.” Eve drove her elbow into the guard’s face. Thick rubbery
cartilage gave, and she whooped triumphantly.
Blood squirted from his nose and he screamed.
Eve stepped back. “Yep, I’m pretty sure you
understand that.”
Unable to grab the guard’s assault rifle, she
clutched her injured shoulder, and took off in a slow jog, no longer able to
push any harder.
Her escape was short lived.
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Thursday, 24 October 2013
Interview with Author Natalie Graham
Interview
What got you into writing?
I started writing whilst I was pregnant
with my second daughter. I was having a difficult time with her and
reading afforded me a distraction. That eventually stopped working
and so I began writing as another method of distraction.
What plans do you have for the future?
I’m currently working on the sequel
to Broken Ever After. It doesn’t have a title yet but I’ll be
sure to tell you when it does. I have one more book to come after
that in this series then I have plans for a different series.
I also have plans to do the other POV from BEA. I originally wrote it in a dual POV but ended up taking them out and put the removed chapters aside, so Jamie and Riley both keep nagging me for their side to be told. I’m not exactly sure when this will happen, or if anyone even wants it? But I’ll see once the third book is out if anyone would like them. I may release them on my blog, or as novellas, I’m really not sure yet.
I also have plans to do the other POV from BEA. I originally wrote it in a dual POV but ended up taking them out and put the removed chapters aside, so Jamie and Riley both keep nagging me for their side to be told. I’m not exactly sure when this will happen, or if anyone even wants it? But I’ll see once the third book is out if anyone would like them. I may release them on my blog, or as novellas, I’m really not sure yet.
As your book is about a teacher and
student......is this a fantasy or based on an old crush?
HAHA! I’ve been asked this soooo many
times! (Often by old school friends!) but no, it’s not based on an
old crush. I was reading a student/teacher (work in progress – on
WattPad) and as I couldn’t sleep, I thought to myself ‘What would
I do with a s/t romance?’ So that was where that element came from.
How do you feel about the response your
book has gotten?
I’ve been completely overwhelmed. I
didn’t expect so many people to tell me how much they enjoyed it!
It’s great getting messages from fans (Fans? That is totally weird
to me, that my book has FANS!) telling me how much they loved it and
they can’t wait for the next installment.
I’ve had a couple of people say to me
they didn’t get it, which I’m fine with, books are subjective and
don’t appeal to everyone. I like hearing those views too, telling
me what they didn’t like and what I could do differently. It’s
helping me grow as a writer.
What's the best part about being an
Indie author?
I get to control every element of my
book, from the cover photo to the very last word on the final page (I
may be a little bit of a control freak).
What's the worst thing about being an
Indie author?
Publicity. It’s a minefield for Indie
Authors! Making connections, keeping on their goodside etc to make
sure your name (and of course your book’s name) get ‘out there’.
With so many amazing established authors already out there it’s
hard for the ‘little people’ to compete sometimes. Not many
readers will often take a chance on a new and unknown author.
Do you have a favorite place to write?
In bed, in the dead of night when I
should be sleeping, seems to be the place my thoughts flow more
freely.
Does anything help you to write like a
certain play-list, snack?
I prefer to listen to classical music
when I’m reading or writing. Sometimes I’ll hear a song on the
radio or TV that will trigger a scene in my head, and I’ll put it
on repeat while I write out that scene. One day I sat with a song
that repeated around 50 times before I finished the scene. Needless
to say, I pretty much hate that song now, but when I hear it again I
always think of that scene and it makes me smile.
If you could meet one other author dead
or alive who would it be?
Rebecca Donovan. I read her first 2
books in The Breathing Series which in a way (other than my pregnancy
problems) motivated me to write Broken Ever After, so I’d love to
meet her and give her a giant cuddle.
What's the one book you feel should be
on everyone's Read list?
Other than The Breathing Series? I
think Colleen Hoover’s Hopeless / Losing Hope. I’ve never cried
so much reading a book as I did with those. I absolutely loved them.
Reading Hopeless had a similar effect on me as The Breathing Series
did; it pushed me further into writing my own novel.
Thank you so much for the Interview Natalie.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Undressed By Avery Aster Review
Book Blurb
Book 1 in The Manhattanites series.
Milan’s notorious playboy, Prince Tittoni, seems to have everything—Lamborghinis, exotic women, palaces throughout Europe and business success. Ramping up his fabric company to go global with a new apparel brand, he ruthlessly stops supplying fabrics to the American client who inspired the collection. But once they meet, what’s he willing to give to get her in his bed?
Upper East Side designer Lex Easton has already endured her fair share of hard knocks. She’ll be damned if she’ll let an Italian stud muffin knock her down. So what if she named her favorite vibrator after him? With Fashion Week approaching, she’ll do whatever it takes to secure the fabrics she needs to make her clothing line an international success—even sleep with her rival.
Lex’s Louboutins are dug in deep to win this war. All’s fair in love and fashion!
Inside Scoop: Though the hero and heroine remain monogamous, their Prada-wearing friends indulge in a ménage a trois and other fashionable sexual fun and games.
A Romantica® contemporary erotic romance from Ellora's Cave
My Review
Cover :- 4 stars
Sex/steaminess :- 4 stars
Story line :- 4 stars
Characters :- 4 stars
Overall rating :- 4 stars
Personal rating :- 4 stars
Book Pairing:- M/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- No
Is this a review book or personal read :- Review from Edelweiss
Why I chose this book?
I had heard good things about the book and I wanted to see what it was like myself so I requested it on Edelweiss.
What I liked about this book.
* The writing flowed well and the characters were easy to connect with.
* Prince Massi (Hot)
* The originality of the story.
What I didn't like about this book.
* Sometimes Lex annoyed me (but thats a personal dislike)
Would I read more from this author?
Yes absolutely.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes it's a good steamy read for romance lovers.
Sex/steaminess :- 4 stars
Story line :- 4 stars
Characters :- 4 stars
Overall rating :- 4 stars
Personal rating :- 4 stars
Book Pairing:- M/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- No
Is this a review book or personal read :- Review from Edelweiss
Why I chose this book?
I had heard good things about the book and I wanted to see what it was like myself so I requested it on Edelweiss.
What I liked about this book.
* The writing flowed well and the characters were easy to connect with.
* Prince Massi (Hot)
* The originality of the story.
What I didn't like about this book.
* Sometimes Lex annoyed me (but thats a personal dislike)
Would I read more from this author?
Yes absolutely.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes it's a good steamy read for romance lovers.
About The Author
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
How He Really Feels by Lisa Suzanne Review
Book Blurb.
Julianne Becker is
desperately in love with her boss, Nick Matthews. She has daydreamed
about him since the day she first met him a year earlier, but she is
firmly stuck in the friend-zone until New Year’s Eve, when the game
completely changes and she finds out how Nick really feels about her.
They embark on a sexy affair that’s everything Julianne ever dreamed
of... except she can’t tell anyone about it. What will happen if anyone
finds out about their secret relationship? And how will her lifelong
best friend, Travis Miller, react when Julianne begins a relationship
with someone who isn’t him?
How He Really Feels is a novel that explores relationships and love between coworkers and friends. It contains some adult situations and is intended for mature readers.
How He Really Feels is a novel that explores relationships and love between coworkers and friends. It contains some adult situations and is intended for mature readers.
My review
Cover :- 3 stars
Sex/steaminess :- 3 stars
Story line :- 5 stars
Characters :- 5 stars
Overall rating :- 4 stars
Personal rating :- 4 stars
Book Pairing:- M/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- Almost
Is this a review book or personal read :- Review Read
Why I chose this book?
I saw a message where the author was asking for reviews and I thought it would be a book that both me and my followers would like.
What I liked about this book.
* The right amount of angst.
* The characters were easy to connect with.
* Although there is another book there is no cliffhanger.
What I didn't like about this book.
* Some parts of the story were alittle boring for me, not enough to ruin the story.
* The main heroine did annoy me slightly, sometimes she seemed alittle immature and she was talking about her feeling being ignored when she was ignoring his feelings. (will make sense when you read the book)
Would I read more from this author?
Yes I'm going to read the next one in the set.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes. To anyone who loves the good old fashion love stories.
About the Author
Lisa Suzanne is a high school English teacher who
lives at home in Arizona with her amazing husband and adorable yellow
lab. She loves summer more than her students do.
Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorLisaSuzanne
Find Lisa Suzanne on Twitter: @LisaSuzanne24
Check out Lisa Suzanne’s Goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/AuthorLisaSuzanne
Lisa Suzanne’s Official Website: http://authorlisasuzanne.com
Lisa Suzanne’s Blog: http://authorlisasuzanne.blogspot.com
Purchase Links
How He Really Feels (He Feels, Book 1)
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/12MiuoM
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/12U6kJn
What He Really Feels (He Feels, Book 2) (Review to come)
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/16Hv8et
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1a0FkLt
Monday, 21 October 2013
Broken Ever After By Natalie Graham Review
Book Blurb
Olivia Stevens is a young, troubled
girl from London, England, just about to leave sixth form, into a
world full of love, lust, heartbreak and betrayal.
Olivia has had a crush on her teacher, twenty-six year old, Mr Matthews for the last few years but what happens when those feelings are reciprocated? And what happens when someone with a grudge against her gets in between the pair of them?
Forced to face fears from her childhood, Olivia’s life isn’t what she thought it was destined to be and the people in her life aren’t who she thought they were.
**Contains language and scenarios which some readers may find offensive and/or disturbing. Sexual content. Recommended to 18+ readers**
Olivia has had a crush on her teacher, twenty-six year old, Mr Matthews for the last few years but what happens when those feelings are reciprocated? And what happens when someone with a grudge against her gets in between the pair of them?
Forced to face fears from her childhood, Olivia’s life isn’t what she thought it was destined to be and the people in her life aren’t who she thought they were.
**Contains language and scenarios which some readers may find offensive and/or disturbing. Sexual content. Recommended to 18+ readers**
My Review
Cover :- 4 stars
Sex/steaminess :- 3 stars but it's NA so you don't expect much
Storyline :- 4 stars
Characters :- 5 stars
Overall rating :- 4 stars
Personal rating :- 4 stars
Why did I read this book?
It's a student/teacher pairing which I have a soft spot for. Also I am friends with the author and won the book in a Facebook competition.
What did I like about the book.
* The hot stuff was hot when it happened. The first kiss *fans self*
* The author kept you guessing with the story lines and characters.
* For a first book the author shows skill and promise.
What I didn't like about the book.
* The timings. It all seemed to happen at the same time. There was no room to catch your breath.
* It's the kind of book you need to read without distractions. You can get lost or miss an important clue if your not concentrating.
* I have to wait for the next one to find out what happens next.
Would you read more by this author?
Yes. I'm in constant contact with the author so I don't miss the release of the second book.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes. To romance lover's especially those with a love for student/teacher pairing.
Cover :- 4 stars
Sex/steaminess :- 3 stars but it's NA so you don't expect much
Storyline :- 4 stars
Characters :- 5 stars
Overall rating :- 4 stars
Personal rating :- 4 stars
Book Pairing:- M/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- Yes
Is this a review book or personal read
:- Personal Read
Why did I read this book?
It's a student/teacher pairing which I have a soft spot for. Also I am friends with the author and won the book in a Facebook competition.
What did I like about the book.
* The hot stuff was hot when it happened. The first kiss *fans self*
* The author kept you guessing with the story lines and characters.
* For a first book the author shows skill and promise.
What I didn't like about the book.
* The timings. It all seemed to happen at the same time. There was no room to catch your breath.
* It's the kind of book you need to read without distractions. You can get lost or miss an important clue if your not concentrating.
* I have to wait for the next one to find out what happens next.
Would you read more by this author?
Yes. I'm in constant contact with the author so I don't miss the release of the second book.
Would I recommend this book?
Yes. To romance lover's especially those with a love for student/teacher pairing.
What others are saying about the book.
“I loved all
the characters in this book and was left wanting to pick up the
second book to the series right there and then.” -Francessca’s Romance Reviews
“The
author is a new British author and this is her debut book and what a
book! I love this book, it floored me emotionally and it's going to
take me a while to get over it. Maybe even until I've read book #2” -Obsession is a
Book
“The sexual
tension (and release of created tension) between Olivia and Jamie
Matthews is hot. Really! I was fanning myself after a couple of their
"student/teacher meetings". You will fall hard for these
two. So happy that they found something so innocent and naughty.” -The Book Bar
Book Links
Amazon.uk
Amazon.com
Author Bio
Natalie Graham is an English, indie,
e-book author. She originally wrote for fun, choosing to write short
stories until she wrote her debut novel – Broken Ever After; the
first in the Ever After trilogy. She is currently working on the
sequel to BEA to be released early 2014 and has plans for another
series tentatively scheduled for 2015.
Facebook
www.facebook.com/nataliegrahamauthor
Twitter https://twitter.com/MrsN_Graham
Goodreads http://bit.ly/17fsJVM
Book Links
Amazon.uk
Amazon.com
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