Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The Promise



Title: The Promis
Author: Kim Carmichael
Genre: Erotica
Publisher: Hot Ink Press
Blitz Host: Lady Amber Tours





Synopsis:

Demon Dolan Ciar exists on three simple words: desire, denial, and destruction. Every four years, he is allowed one night of earthly passion to punish a deserving female. By the time he is finished, his victims are left as willing receptacles for demons yet to come.

 Since she was four, a demon has been the only constant in Leora Desmond's life. He taught her how to seize control, to never give up, and to take whatever she wanted. At twenty-four, her self-centered existence is focused on one thing. She wants Dolan, and she won't be dissuaded.

 A mistake brought Dolan to Leora. A promise bound him to her. Returning once again to ask for his freedom, he is faced with Leora demanding to be his next conquest. The ultimate retribution would be to take from her the ultimate symbol of her selfishness.

 Now, Dolan must decide if he can doom her to life in living hell or face his own set of unearthly consequences, while Leora must choose between her pleasure and her heart.

 The Promise blurs the line between good and evil, desire and love, and promises and commitment.
 




Author Bio:
Kim Carmichael began writing eight years ago when her need for graphic sex scenes and love of happy endings inspired her to create her own.  She has a weakness for bad boys and techno geeks, and married her own computer whiz after he proved he could keep her all her gadgets running.  When not writing, she can usually be found slathered in sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excerpts:

 

He tilted his head. "You look older."

She forced herself to blink and to remember her goal. "Then I assume I am at last old enough to be a fit for a demon." She stepped forward, stopping less than a foot away from him. The back of her throat dried out, and she swallowed.

He put his hand to his chin, his gaze taking her in. "This old song and dance. When will you use the brains you have and leave it alone?"

His words hit her, but rather than retreating, she moved closer. The energy, the tingle, the wafts of spice encompassed her and lured her toward him. "Never."

"You were smart last time. Why don't you release me so I can do what I came here for." He glanced down at her and then shifted his focus beyond her. "I have needs as well."

"Tonight I am the one you came here for." The mention of his last visit stung, but she willed herself to keep going. She ran her fingers up the buttons of his shirt. "You always told me to take control."

He shook his head. "A lesson you learned well."

She reached up and clenched his collar in her fist. "I let you go last time, but tonight I am the one you need."

He grabbed her wrist. "I spared you before. Never forget that."

She stared right into his eyes. No weakness was allowed tonight. "It's me, Dolan. Me, or you can be celibate until the decade I do you the favor of dying. I don't care about your pain." She tensed, preparing herself for his retaliation.

"I thought I taught you better than to make demands of a demon." He pressed his palm to the side of her face.

Heat radiated through her body, sending a warning to every one of her nerve endings. "A demon who comforts a child is a failure of a demon in my book."
 
His jaw tightened. "That was a mistake. An oversight."

Closure

 
Title: Closure
Author: Kim Carmichael
Publisher: Hot Ink Press
Blitz Host: Lady Amber Tours
 
 

 


Sunday, February 24, 2013

Sacred Heart (Broken Series #3)

Well this is the 3rd and final review of my 3 day review. Happy readings....

Title: Sacred Heart
Author: M.L. Stephens
Rating: 5 out of 5 cypress tress

Blurb
 
In book 3 we are with Clair in New Orleans on the search of a powerful male witch who will help her in her fight against her arch rival Lucian and his band of croonies. Help her destroy Lucian and his wanting to control the afterlife and make Clair fight on his side. Will this male witch help her in her quest? Why is she so drawn to him?
 
 
My Review
I was completely entrhrawled with this book, I could not put it down. With every twist and turn I was left dizzy and wanting more when I finished this book. Clair has powers beyond anyones belief, after inheriting the plantation in the Bayou Clair feels all is right with the new renovations taking place although everything seems to be returning to somewhat normalcy she is struck with dreams of a male witch. Clair is now on a determined mission to find this witch to help her destroy Lucian and his thugs and keep him from overtaking the underworld and ruining the balance of the afterlife and the world. If you have not already read Book 1 and Book 2 you have to put this series on your TBR!!!!
 
 

About the Author
 
 
I write the characters and stories that scream the loudest.
I have an unshakable fetish for a good mystery and anything paranormal, along with an insatiable appetite for coffee and travel. When I'm not reading the novels of so many great authors, I'm creating stories of my own. My family keeps me grounded, my pets keep me jumping, my friends keep me focused, and it all happens in Texas!


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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Innocence Lost (Broken Series 2)

Day 2 of my 3 day review, today I will review book 2, Innocence Lost.... Happy readings my lovlies.... ~Carly


Title: Innocence Lost (Broken Series 2)
Author: M.L. Stephens
Rating: 5 out of 5 Cypress Trees :)

Blurb
As we follow Clair deep into the Louisiana Bayou, for her to figure out what her true destiny is and what her current recurring dreams mean. Will Clair finally come to grips that her abilities are decades old and she must continue her ancestors knowledge, or will she give into the man who created her?
My Review
I could not wait to start this book, as finishing the first one Love You More left me wanting more and not wanting to leave Clair yet. I was surprised just as Clair when she learned her abilities and just how much power she posses. Not only do our favorite characters follow along we meet a whole new batch of characters with just as much color and life as Love You More offered. M.L. Stephens has yet to let me down on her ability to cast me into the story, the way she describes the scenery and the people I was flung in to the bayou, and my real world crumbled with each turning page. If you have read Love You More, you can't tell me you are not dying to read Innocence Lost and continue on the Broken Series journey.... You have to put Innocence Lost on your TBR ASAP!!! I can not wait for book 3!!!
 
 
 About the Author

I'm just an every day Mrs. Joe, except that I have an unshakable fetish for a good mystery and anything paranormal, along with an insatiable appetite for coffee and travel. When I'm not reading the novels of so many great authors, I'm creating stories of my own. My family keeps me grounded, my pets keep me jumping, my friends keep me focused, and it all happens in Texas!

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Love You More~ Broken Series #1

This is the beginning of my 3 day review of Broken Series 1, 2, &3. I hope you all enjoy my review as much as I enjoyed writing it.. Happy Readings.. Carly


Title: Love You More- Broken Series #1
Author: M.L. Stephens
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Cypress Trees ;)





Blurb
When young Jade and Clair stop for their oh so familiar cup of cappuccino at the not so high class friendly truck stop, after celebrating Jades bachelorette party they had no clue that their selfless actions will take them on a journey neither of them had a clue existed. After a horrible turn of events Jade is cast into what seems like limbo. Why is she here stuck in this place? How come Madame Ella is the only one who can see her? Will she find her ever after or be stuck in this place for eternity?
 
 
My Review
 
Love You More is one of my new favorite series and M.L. Stephens being my new favorite author, has went above and beyond with this series, and I can not wait for book 4.
 
As we meet young Jade and Clair you think they have it all, how nice it must be to be protected in a bubble that you never have to feel pain. As you read you find that even people with everything at their fingertips, can also loose everything just like anyone else. After a traumatic experience Jade finds herself wandering around amongst the living trying to figure out why she is stuck in limbo. Jade decides to help Madame Ella communicate with spirts to Madame Ella's living customers, while she tries to figure out her own fate.
 
I was captivated from page one of this book. I could not put it down, dying to find out the answer to the questions I had. M.L. Stephens did a miraculous job at creating her characters and bringing them to life. I laughed at the quirkiness of Madame Elle, giggled at Jade's smart ass remarks, cried when the realization hit of what was going on. I had a hard time getting over the fact that I had finished this book and could not wait to begin the second book. If you are looking for a series that has everything from hatred to lust and passion this is the series for you add it to your TBR list TODAY. 












About the author
I'm just an every day Mrs. Joe, except that I have an unshakable fetish for a good mystery and anything paranormal, along with an insatiable appetite for coffee and travel. When I'm not reading the novels of so many great authors, I'm creating stories of my own. My family keeps me grounded, my pets keep me jumping, my friends keep me focused, and it all happens in Texas!

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Caged Heat (Black Meadow Pack 2)


Title: Caged Heat (Black Meadow Pack 2)

Author: Milly Taiden

Genre: Erotic

Cover Reveal Host: Lady Amber's Tours






Blurb

After five years travelling through third world countries to teach impoverished children, Samira Suarez has returned home to Black Meadows. What Sam didn’t expect was to be instantly overwhelmed by the desire to be with the one man she’s wanted since she was a teen, Riel Karven.

Riel has been patiently waiting for Sam’s return. For five long years he’s backed off and watched her come and go. This is it. His mate is back, and he’s taking a stand.

Sam’s need for Ry grows to unimaginable proportions. It’s almost as if she were in heat. But she’s a human…isn’t she?

There’s more at stake than Sam and Ry’s future relationship when she inherits her grandmother’s estate. One of her many relatives wants her out of the way.

It’s going to take all of Ry’s determination and help from his friends to keep her alive.  And it’s going to take delving into her past to find out why a human is going into mating heat.



Author Bio:

Want to know about me? Milly Taiden (aka April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean known as the Dominican Republic. She grew up between New York, Florida and Massachusetts. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.

She’s addicted to shopping for shoes, chocolate (but who isn’t?) and Dunkin Donuts coffee.

A bookworm when she can get her hands on a good story, she loves reading all Mina Carter, Cynthia Eden, and Dianne Duvall among others
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Contact Info.

Email:  millytaiden@gmail.com

Website:  http://www.millytaiden.com

Monday, February 11, 2013

Obsession and Sacrifice (Sequel to The Impostor, A Love Story)





Title: Obsession and Sacrifice (Sequel to The Impostor, A Love Story)
Author: Tiffany Carmouche
Expected Release Date: February 11, 2013
Genre: New Adult Suspense Romance
Tour Host: Lady Amber's Tours
Book Description:
Obsession and Sacrifice is the second book in a romantic trilogy about unexpected love
and a woman's fight for survival.
When Nichole wakes up in the hospital room from a coma, she has no memory of who
she is or how she got there. Only the scars on her body reveal some horrific event took
place and she is lucky to be alive…alive…but could she still be in danger?
Her only hope to rediscover her past and avoid a killer's obsession lies in the hands of
two men: sexy Dylan, her boyfriend, who used to captivate her and now prays she will
remember how much they cared for one another, and Bradley, her charming best friend,
who has secretly loved her all along. She feels safe around both men, but to her, they are
strangers. Nicole must decide who to trust, not only with her heart, but with her life.
They are rivals--both men want to win her love. But they are allies as well. The two vow
to give her a second chance at life and both will sacrifice everything to make sure she
survives.
Author Bio:
When Tiffany Carmouché is not writing Romance novels, you can find her sculpting,
traveling, teaching, singing, dancing, escaping in music or enjoying her family.
She loves to travel. Sky diving in Alaska, riding camels in Africa, working with orphans
in Argentina, dancing salsa in Ecuador, scuba diving in Hawaii, traveling throughout
Spain, swimming under the stars in Puerto Rico and walking the cobblestone roads of
Assisi, Italy are a few of her adventures. Her most cherished moments, however, have
been watching her two beautiful daughters strive to accomplish their dreams.
For many years, she put her passions on hold. She lost sight of who she was and the
things that made her truly happy. She says she felt almost defeated, but now she is
recommitted to savoring experiences both in the novels she writes and in the life she lives
each day. And her secret hope is anyone who is struggling will realize there is a light at
the end of the tunnel and no matter how hard the fight, no matter how many times you
have been knocked down, it is always worth staggering up to your feet and learning to
breathe again.


Links:
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Other:
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http://www.facebook.com/TheImpostorFanClub?ref=hl Fan Club ****
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Impostor ****
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Obsession and Sacrifice****
Tiffany Carmouche
http://tinyurl.com/cabmnc9 Amazon ebook
http://tinyurl.com/dyooebc Barnes and Noble ebook
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http://www.facebook.com/TheImpostorFanClub?ref=hl Fan Club
http://www.facebook.com/TiffanyCarmoucheAuthor?ref=hl
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Monday, February 4, 2013

Review of Safe and Sound by Lindy Zart

Title: Safe and Sound
Author: Lindy Zart
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Blurb:
This is Lola's story. She has a secret no one can know. Once a safe haven, her home has turned into a prison, and she fears if she doesn't somehow escape, she will lose herself completely. She finds her escape in Jack; a troubled young man with a cynical smile and eyes that see all Lola tries to hide. But even Jack can't save her from the evil at home.
 
My Review:
Safe and Sound by Lindy Zart was one of the best books I have read in a while. In Safe and Sound we meet highschool student Lola who spends her school days trying to blend in with the walls.  She used to have some really good friends at school, including Sebastian, but now it seems that his new girlfriend Roxanne's goal is to make her life hell. She feels totally alone in her life, but it hasn't always been this way. It seems that since her new stepfather has come into her life a year ago, all her friends have abandoned her, even her own mother seems to have forgotten about Lola. As much as Lola tries to be invisible at school she wishes she could be the same at home. This is not possible though, and Lola is forced to deal with the abuse and neglect all alone.
 
Will Lola be strong enough to deal with everything that is happening to her?  Why is her mom standing on the sidelines watching her life fall apart? Will her old friends ever come around and talk to her again?
 
I was pulled into this book from page one.  The story seemed so real, I was able to feel everything that Lola was going through.  Bob's actions made me angry and it made me wish I could reach into the book to help Lola.  I would highly recommend this book.  If you are looking for a spell binding, teeth clenching, heartaching book, this one is for you.  Add it to your TBR today!
 
  About the author:
I've been writing since I was a wee lass. I was reading before that; possibly while still in the womb. Don't think about that too much. I started out with short horror stories and poetry. I was terrible at it. The poems not so much, but the stories were awful. I decided to finish a book (and I DO mean finish--I'd started plenty throughout the years) when I was in my mid-twenties (so not that long ago because I'm young and will forever stay that way). Again, not my best work.
But that's the thing about writing; it improves with time. (It's also a good thing to know your work can't possibly be any worse than it was when you first started.) What I love most about writing is having people tell me how much they enjoy my work, how my writing touches them, makes them feel intensely. Bringing a reader to laughter or tears is a wonderful feeling for a writer, and no, I'm not sadistic. *insert evil laugh HERE* It means I got them to feel, to respond to something I created.
Also, I just like to make stuff up and put it down on paper. I have an endless supply of stories in my head; lots of stuff to share with the world. Happy Reading!

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Thank you so much for stopping by to read my very first review.  I hope you enjoyed my thoughts and will stop by again!

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Hello

Hello all,

My name is Carly and I am a 32 years young single mom of 4 kids. I'm starting this blog as I love to read, discuss books I've read and share what I feel the author brought to the book. I have found that reading calms my soul and helps me get lost in another world. I feel the emotion that the author has portrayed and feel every ounce of it. When I read a series I count down the days until the new book comes out so I can find out what happens next, the anticipation sometimes kills me. I hope authors will give me a chance to review their creations and give them my feed back. Can't wait to start!

Happy Readings,

Carly