Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Literary Addicts & All About Books Video Chat Show October Book Hop & Giveaway



Welcome to my stop on the Literary Addicts & All About Books Video Chat Show Book Hop.  As the leaves begin to change colors and the weather becomes cooler, my thoughts always turn toward the upcoming holiday season, the enjoyment of family get togethers and of course to the upcoming sports season.  The giveaway I’m sponsoring on the blog is for a $15 Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card.  Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter.  Don’t forget to start the tour hop at Literary Addicts.






Book Tour & Giveaway for Unabridged by Melinda De Ross



Synopsis 


Unabridged
Book Length: 144 pages
Date Published: Aug. 17, 2014
Published by: Melinda De Ross (INDIE)
Steam Rating: Steamy
Main Characters: Angelina & Blade 



Ironically, it all starts with a popular book about BDSM. When Angelina Jameson steps into her boss’s office armed with an acid article about ‘Billionaires, BDSM and Blah-blah-blah’, she thinks her career will take off. But her career aspirations drop into second place when she finds herself face to face with her nemesis.

Blade Spencer is the new editor-in-chief of Unabridged—the literary magazine where his ex-lover Angelina works. For three years, since she fled small town Jamestown without a word of explanation, they haven’t heard from one another. Now, when they meet again, the past and all the feelings they once had between them come rushing back, making them realize their love has never died. But can they reconcile their new circumstances and the changes that have occurred during the three years they were apart? Neither is the person the other used to know.
Then there is the faceless shadow who hunts them from the dark, driven by obsession and greed…

*This book contains strong language and explicit descriptions of sex
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Character Drop In - Angelina


Hi there! I’m so happy to be the center of attention today, and as a special guest I’ll try not to be boring. I know you all want to hear—or rather, read—about my and Blade’s love story, and I know some of you are intrigued by my article about BDSM, as well as about Zorro Kalashnikov’s letters. Personally, I adore this guy, though I don’t even know who he is. But anyway, to set things clear on one matter, I’ll start by saying that I know my article ‘Billionaires, BDSM&Blah-Blah-Blah’ has pissed off many of you. That is something I can’t help, because my opinions are my own, and since I was able to... persuade Blade to publish it, I’m happy to have shared them with the world and to be able to plead my case. Perhaps even a small fraction of you will realize that I have a point.


On the other hand, I was thrilled to hear that many women agree with me, which pleased me tremendously. When I got the idea for that article, I knew nothing about BDSM, except for the fact that everyone has gone crazy since E.L. James published her Fifty Shades. So I Google-ed it, first only using images for BDSM. What I got raised the hair on my neck! Women—MOSTLY women—bound, gagged, collared and stuffed like fish rolls on a platter! Either if it’s because I’m European, or just because I’m a traditional BUT VERY MODERN person, that shocked me beyond measure. It’s simply beyond my understanding why anyone would want, allow and even enjoy being treated like a piece of meat.

It’s perfectly possible that this phenomenon is too complex for my brain, and that’s why I don’t understand how some people get pleasure out of pain, or why they need to do this in the first place. I haven’t read E. L. James’s books, but I gather than even Mr. Grey has become ‘normal’ in the end of this odyssey, so I guess it’s not just me who feels this BDSM thing is weird—to put it mildly.

Anyway, since we’re at the SEX chapter, I confess that I love being dominated by Blade in bed, but that in a strictly natural way. Yes, I prefer it when he’s on top, and I get really aroused when he’s just a little rough. But then, the man is so sexy he could give at least one orgasm to any of you just by staring at you in that special way of his, undressing you with his eyes, making your skin go hot just with the suggestion and promises in his eyes. The kind of look he’s giving me right now... I think I’ll stop rambling and get to more interesting things... I’ll give you the details later! 



Excerpt


I stopped dead in my tracks, only by a miracle managing to stay on my feet and not stumble ridiculously to end up face down on the floor like the book heroine I held in such contempt. Behind Howie’s desk, in his chair, sat my nemesis. And suddenly, as I stood in the doorway and stared at him, the memories rushed behind my eyes, flashing through my mind with the speed of lightning.

Blade Spencer had been the only man I’d ever loved. He’d been my first love and my first lover. The brief time we’d spent together had been the most beautiful period of my life. I remembered picnics in the forest and walks in summer rain. Strolls in the park and stolen kisses. Hours of making love and promises of eternal bliss. But our relationship hadn’t ended in eternal bliss.

“Hello Angelina,” he said in his deep, husky voice, startling me out of my reverie. He almost never shortened my name.

As though barely now realizing this scene was real, my body started reacting to this unexpected situation. My heart was pounding so hard I was afraid he could hear it from across the room, and I felt heat rising fast into my cheeks. Though I like to say  I never blush, I bet my skin tone made synthetic blusher seem pale right at the moment.

“Blade, what are you doing here?” I asked, my voice sounding breathless and shaken.

“I work here.”

This had to be a joke.

“Work here? In this building?” I repeated, gripping tighter the handle of my briefcase.

“In this office. I’m your new editor-in-chief,” he replied and his lips spread into a smile that made my stomach sink. His mouth was beautifully shaped. His lips weren’t full, but not overly thin either—a perfect balance of mobile velvety curves and textures. He was unshaven and that made his mouth look like an alluring soft island in the middle of the dark stubble covering the lower part of his face. I could still recall his taste and the incendiary kisses we’d shared years ago.

I swallowed and lifted my gaze to his eyes—the color of rich, dark chocolate, same shade as his short cut hair.

“You have to be kidding me.”

Author Bio



Not long ago, to my surprised delight, somebody described me as being “charming, witty, supremely talented and dangerously fun”. I don’t know how accurate this description is, but I’m curious if the readers will find some of these features reflected in my writing. Speaking of my writing, I must mention that living in Romania – which is considered a projection of the enigmatic and much controversial Shambala, the supposed spiritual center of the Earth – is quite a source of inspiration. I have a native inclination to the occult and paranormal, to mystery and philosophy. The woman in me is a romantic and sensual creature. All these considered, I could describe my writing as being captivating, intriguing, sensual in places and, on the whole, a surreal experience. Enjoy!









Tour Schedule

October 1st


Kris & Vik Book Therapy Cafe – Excerpt

Underneath the Covers – Excerpt

BookJunkyGirls – Review

A One-click Addict’s Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Book-Lover – Review, Excerpt, Interview & Promo Post

We Like It Hot, Hot, Hot – Excerpt & Promo Post

Words Turn Me On - Promo Post

Snugglebooks – Review

Fictional Boyfriends – Promo Post

Who Picked This? – Promo Post

Deliciously Wicked Books – Review, Playlist & Dream Cast

Be My Book Boyfriend – Review

Romance of Daydreams – Review, Excerpt &Promo Post

Love, Lust & all the Pages in Between – Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

All Things Books – Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

Joyfully Reviewed – Excerpt & Promo Post

SBM Book Obsession – Excerpt & Promo Post

Little Shop of Readers – Excerpt & Promo Post

Queen of the Night Reviews – Excerpt & Character Drop-in

Relentless Book Chics Ramblings & Reviews – Review, Excerpt, Dream Cast & Promo Post



October 2nd



Country Gals Sexy Reads – Review, Excerpt & Playlist

Confessions of a Book Whore – Review

Rock Out With Your Book Out – Excerpt

Page Turners Book Blog – Review, Playlist, Dream Cast & Promo Post

Romance Obsessed Book Blog – Review & Interview

She Hearts Books – Review

Beautifully R.E.E. – Review

Sassy Ray Book Reviews – Promo Post

Southern Babes Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Two Chicks and Their Lit – Excerpt

Avid Reader Amy’s Reviews – Excerpt, Dream Cast & Promo Post

That Just Sort Of…Happened – Review, Excerpt, Playlist, Dream Cast, Promo Post & Character Drop-in

Addicted to books and authors – Review & Character Drop-in

Thirty Second Book Reviews – Excerpt, Promo Post & Character Drop-in

Four Chicks Flipping Pages – Excerpt & Promo Post

A Little Bit of R&R – Excerpt, Playlist, Dream Cast & Promo Post




October 3rd


Eskimo Princess Book Reviews – Excerpt & Playlist

2 Girls a Book and a Glass of Wine – Excerpt, Playlist, Dream Cast & Teasers

Promoting Authors, Books & Reviews – Review, Excerpt, Interview, Playlist, Dream Cast, Character “drop-in” & Promo Post

Explicit Escapes – Review, Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

Mommy’s Naughty Playground – Review, Excerpt, Interview, Playlist, Dream Cast, Character Drop-in & Promo Post

Wicked Reads – Review & Excerpt

Books Eater – Review, Dream Cast & Character Drop-in

I Think I Need More Books – Character Drop-in & Promo Post

Sizzling Book Blog – Excerpt & Promo Post

Books, Tea and Sweets – Review, Excerpt, Playlist, Dream Cast, Promo Post & Character Drop-in

My Dirty Romance – Review, Excerpt, Dream Cast & Promo Post

For The Love Book Blog – Review, Excerpt, Dream Cast & Promo Post

T. Strange – Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

Sassy Lit Chic Reviews – Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

Bookwench I Am – Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

Books, Brownies and Barkers – Dream Cast

♥The Romance Vault♥ – Review, Excerpt & Playlist



October 4th


Rusty’s Reading – Excerpt & Playlist

This Girl Loves Books – Review, Excerpt & Playlist

Those Crazy Book Chicks – Review, Excerpt, Interview & Playlist

Gemma Reads too Much for it to be Normal Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Midnight Willows Book Reviews – Review

BeanieBrain Reader – Review, Excerpt, Playlist & Dream Cast

A Girl Who Loves Books – Review, Excerpt & Dream Cast

Beautifully Broken Book Blog – Dream Cast

Book Boyfriend Junkies – Review, Excerpt, Dream Cast, Character Drop-in & Promo Post

A Coffee Addict’s Book Reviews – Review, Excerpt, Playlist & Dream Cast

White Hot Reads – Review, Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

Killion Slade – Review, Excerpt, Interview, Playlist, Dream Cast, Promo Post & Character Drop-in

Breezy Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Naughty Girls of Romance – Promo Post



October 5th


Obsessed by Books – Review, Excerpt, Playlist & Character Drop-In

BookSkater – Excerpt & Playlist

Fictional Rendezvous Book Blog – Excerpt


Double M Rocking Book Buddies – Review, Excerpt, Character Drop-In & Promo Post

Stephanie’s Sexy Reads – Excerpt & Promo Post

Rosie’s Book Heaven – Review, Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

Shelly’s Books – Excerpt & Promo Post

Naughty and Devilish Book Blog – Excerpt, Interview & Character Drop-in

Reader’s Candy – Promo Post

Books are my friends, come see why – Excerpt, Playlist, Dream Cast & Promo Post

Undercover Book Reviews – Review & Promo Post

The Heart of a Reader – Excerpt & Promo Post

Archaeolibrarian – I dig good books! – Dream Cast & Promo Post

This Mommy Loves to Read – Review & Promo Post

2 read or not to read – Review, Excerpt, Dream Cast & Promo Post

Crystal’s Sweet Reads and Reviews – Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

The Cantu Sisters Book Reviews – Review & Excerpt



October 6th


Book Boyfriends Rock – Review & Excerpt

Coast to Coast Book Divas – Review, Excerpt & Character Drop-in

My Reading Addictions – Review

2 Chicks & Their BookBoyFriends – Excerpt & Promo Post

Escape Reality with Books – Review


Discrete Divas – Review, Excerpt & Promo Post

Book Club Sisters – Excerpt, Interview, Playlist, Dream Cast, Character Drop-in & Promo Post

There’s This Book – Review, Excerpt & Playlist

It Started with a Book Blog – Review, Excerpt & Playlist

In The Pages of a Good Book – Playlist & Promo Post

Evocative Book Reviews – Review, Excerpt & Promo Post

Hooked On Books Forever – Review, Excerpt, Playlist, Dream Cast & Promo Post

Sexyways of Reading – Review & Promo Post



October 7th

Book Happiness – Review

Watz Books and Teasers – Review, Excerpt, Playlist & Dream Cast

Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents – Promo Post

Babu’s Bookshelf – Review

Wicked Reads – Review & Excerpt

Mommy Needs to Read or She’ll Scream – Promo Post

Pretty Girls Read Books – Excerpt & Promo Post

Sinamen Reads Romance – Playlist & Promo Post

Book Friends Forever – Promo Post

Cover to Cover Book Blog – Excerpt, Playlist & Promo Post

Those Crazy Book Chicks – Excerpt, Promo Post & Character Drop-in

Books and Friendz – Excerpt & Promo Post

Once Upon An Alpha – Review & Promo

Blog Tour & Giveaway for Maximum Risk by Jennifer Lowery

MAXIMUM RISK
Wolff Securities, Book #1

Publisher:  Jennifer Lowery
Release Date: August 11, 2014
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: 233 Pages
ISBN:  9781501411717
ASIN:  B00MMYT3VO

Buy Links:  Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iTunes



About the book: 

It should have been a simple rescue mission…

Retired Pararescueman, Quinn Wolff, wrote the book on how to stay alive during a mission when he founded Wolff Securities, an elite private sector security firm. When he fast-ropes down to save missing humanitarian aid worker, Avery Marks, in the remote mountains of Azbakastan he isn’t prepared for the brave, stubborn woman who challenges the rules he wrote in order to protect her.

But when it comes to matters of the heart nothing is simple…

Avery Marks learned a long time ago to take care of herself, but when her convoy is attacked, her friends and coworkers murdered, she has to rely on the aid of intensely capable and handsome, Quinn Wolff to get her safely out of the country. His skills keep her alive, but his kisses put her in danger. In danger of losing her heart. That’s a risk she can’t take ever again.

Content Warning: Sexual content





Excerpt
Copyright © 2014 Jennifer Lowery



Quinn sat back on his haunches and scrubbed a hand down his face. Avery slept soundly. He wanted to tend her other injuries, but sleep would heal her body faster than anything he could do.

Escape and evasion would be slow going with her injured feet. Without boots to protect them, it would be agony for Avery. Even with boots, walking would be difficult. Running, out of the question. He would carry her.

Quietly, he packed up the supplies and sat down a few feet away from where Avery slept. He snapped off the penlight, his NVGs next to him in case he needed them before his eyes adjusted to the dark.

Avery whimpered. Seconds later, a stifled scream.

Quinn repositioned to where she lay and put a hand on her shoulder.

She flinched and tried to scoot away. “Please. No more,” she moaned.

A nightmare. Instead of waking her, he stretched out on the ground and pulled her into his arms. The last thing he wanted was to wake her and make her remember. Bad enough she couldn’t escape her torment even in sleep.

He wrapped one arm around her waist, using his other arm as a pillow. She lashed out, her nostrils flaring as she drew in deep, gasping breaths.

“Avery, it’s Quinn.”

“PJ,” she murmured and instantly settled down. Her body relaxed and little by little her breathing slowed.

Quinn rested his chin on top of her head. More protective urges surged through him and he shifted a little closer.

“What did they do to you, Avery Marks?” he murmured.


 ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
 
NY Times & USA Today bestselling author, Jennifer Lowery grew up reading romance novels in the back of her math book and on the bus to school, and never wanted to be anything but a writer.  Her summers were spent sitting at the kitchen table with her sisters spinning tales of romance and intrigue and always with a tall glass of ice tea at their side. 

Today, Jennifer is living that dream and she couldn’t be happier to share her passion with her readers.  She loves everything there is about romance.  Her stories feature alpha heroes who meet their match with strong, independent heroines.  She believes that happily ever after is only the beginning of her stories. And the road to that happy ending is paved with action, adventure, and romance. As her characters find out when they face danger, overcome fears, and are forced to look deep within themselves to discover love.  

Jennifer lives in Michigan with her husband and two children. When she isn’t writing she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. 

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SCHEDULE - Jennifer Lowery's MAXIMUM RISK 
Blog Tour 9/15 - 10/05

9/15     Book Monster Reviews             Guest Post

9/16     Urban Girl Reader      Guest Post

9/17     Fab Fantasy Fiction     Interview

9/18     For Whom The Books Toll      Book Spotlight

9/20     KT Book Reviews         Guest Post

9/21     Toot's Book Reviews   Guest Post

9/22     Bookin'It Reviews        Guest Post

9/23     Mythical Books             Guest Post

9/25     fundinmental         Book Spotlight

9/27     Snarky Mom Reads...  Guest Post

9/28     Inner Goddess        Book Spotlight, Review

9/30     Kristina's Books & More        Interview

10/01   Queen of the Night Reviews   Book Spotlight

10/01   Renea Mason        Guest Post
  
10/03   Sun Mountain Reviews     Book Spotlight

10/04   Two Sassy Chicks         Book Spotlight
10/04   Sassy Book Lovers       Book Spotlight

10/05   The La La Land of Books           Guest Post, Review

10/05   Dalene's Book Reviews                  Book Spotlight, Review

Release Day Launch & Giveaway for The Fifth Day by Kaia Bennett

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The Fifth Day
Publication Date: October 1, 2014

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Synopsis

Justin Haas and Alyse Mosell have been best friends since they were ten years old, and more than a decade later not much has changed. After a bitter break up with her fiancé, Alyse moves in with Justin to mend her life and her broken heart. But, one night of drinking and harmless flirting soon morphs into a passion that’s been simmering under the surface for years. One of them is willing to take a chance on romance; the other is trying to take their heart and run. And it will take nothing short of a Christmas miracle to keep their friendship – and what could be love – from falling apart around them.


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About the Author

Kaia Bennett

Kaia Bennett is a native of New Jersey, a college graduate and U.S. Army veteran who loves music, movies, astrology, tattoos, martial arts, animals and, of course, the written word. She heard the siren call of the writer as a teenage girl, but took her sweet time answering it until she had lived and loved enough to share her work with the masses.

She is an erotic author who loves to write stories with diversity, depth, realism and viscerally hot encounters that flirt shamelessly with the taboo. A lover of all genres and a voracious reader, she aims to write stories that are transformative for her characters and readers alike.

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