Sunday, June 23, 2019

The Reunion by Victoria Banks


The Reunion

Following a rather bad breakup, Stell is back in her little town for the holiday. The supposed fun-filled holiday slowly turns into a disaster when she runs into the arrogant and outspoken Randy at a reunion party. The fact that the seemingly one-night stand that they shared slowly metamorphosed into a serious affair seemed not to go down well with more people, rather than one. 

Stell thought she had seen the worst of it all until Randy starts receiving threats messages in all forms. Is Randy safe? Is Stell safe? And above all, who is behind the threats? Is it that a crazy ex or a jealous lover like the Detective thinks or is it simply a prank?


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About Victoria Banks

Victoria Banks is the independent best selling fiction writer having great passion towards romance suspense, thriller and mystery genre.




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Monday, June 10, 2019

Review of Come a Little Closer by Chrissy Brown


Welcome to the book blast for Come a Little Closer by Chrissy Brown. This is the second book in her Georgia Boys series. I reviewed the first book, Can't Let Go, earlier this year here. Today I am sharing my thoughts on this book, as well as an excerpt. If you follow the tour, you will get to see more excerpts and reviews. Remember to leave Chrissy comments and questions along the way and get bonus chances to enter the giveaway.


Come a Little Closer


Sophie was the love of my life. Okay, we were twelve the last time I saw her but still. I've tried everything to move on—whiskey, women, weed. Nothing seemed to fill the void. Now, ten years later, she shows up out of the blue. The problem, I'm not the boy she used to know. I have a reputation that could ruin everything. Still, I have to try. Even if nothing happens between us, having Sophie in my life as a friend is better than not having her at all. Come A Little Closer is the second installment in the Georgia Boys Series. It can be read as a standalone novel.

Read an excerpt:
I blush and shake my head. “We should get started on the bedroom.”

Kevin follows behind me, fiddling with his phone. I refill the paint tray and set it on the bedroom floor. Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” starts playing. Kevin comes up behind me, puts his hands on my hips and begins to move them to the music. He presses against my back. My hands fall to my sides, and I tilt my head against his chest.

“This is not helping my walls get painted,” I whine.

“Come on, dance with me.” he pleads.

I turn around and stare into his eyes. It would be so easy to get lost in them but I can’t. I won’t. My hips stop moving, but Kevin’s still dancing. I raise the paintbrush that’s in my hand and slap him in the face with it. Slap sounds violent. It was more like I grazed him with cream colored paint while my hand slowly moved in front of his face. Kevin stops dancing. His jaw hangs open.

“Game on babe.”

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**My thoughts**
When we met Kevin in the first book in this series, I had a feeling that there was some reason why he was such a man whore. In this book, we get a bit of insight into that. Basically, he had met his safe person, Sophie, when they were kids. After she moved away, he was having a hard time replacing her in his heart and basically just didn't know how to let his feelings for anyone show. He also had a rough time with losing his mother and in dealing with his dad and stepmother. So I get it. It doesn't mean I agree with his choices, but I get it.

Sophie reappears in his life when they are adults. Kevin is suddenly hit with a dose of reality that she is what he has been looking for all along. She realizes that she really did have a crush on him all those years ago and it has never quite gone away. Yet she is understandably wary of him, given his current reputation. 

The two of them dance around intimacy and crossing the friend line for a very long time. They have a great chemistry and attachment to each other and you would hope that they could eventually make it as a couple. I found myself torn between rooting for them to make it and hoping that Sophie would try to keep him more in the friend zone, because after all of these years of sticking it into anything that moves, Kevin isn't going to be able to change overnight. And I have been in this situation before.

I really like Sophie and completely understand her character. I do also somewhat like Kevin, and have known many guys like him. But he really has some horrible moments that make it hard to maintain a lot of affection for him. I don't know that I would be able to forgive him so easily in their situation. And yet I also kind of understand why.

This was a really quick read for me, as it is somewhat short. I wanted it to be a bit longer so that we could really see how a situation between Sophie and Kevin really developed, instead of it being such a quick thing at the end. There's such a jump between the ending of the story and the epilogue. Having that fleshed out more would have made me like this one a bit more.

There is also an allusion to a sort of cliffhanger that clues you into what is going to happen in the next book in the series, which I do hope to read at some point. It doesn't detract from this story at all, though I had a split second of "Why is this being dropped in here right now?"

This book is definitely a standalone book, so it isn't necessary to have read the first book. As always in these situations, you do end up with a greater appreciation for the story as a whole when you read all of the standalone components together. 


About Chrissy Brown

Chrissy Brown lives in Fort Myers, Fl with her hubby, two beautiful girls, one dog who loves to cuddle and another dog who pees on everything. She enjoys going to hockey games, reading romance novels and having “Netflix and Chill” nights.

She’s addicted to everything related to the amazing emotion of love, and has been referred to as a "hopeless romantic" which she took as a compliment. It may not have been and she’s okay with that.

Her Georgia Boys Series is New Adult romance that has three novels published in 2018. She has a young adult romance standalone in the works as well as an erotic New Adult standalone started. She’s a busy writer, but she loves it.


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Thursday, June 6, 2019

Rescued By a Mountain Man by Marin Black


Welcome to the blurb blitz tour for Rescued by a Mountain Man by Marin Black! Please enjoy an excerpt before you download your copy. Follow the tour to get even more of them. And be sure to leave the author questions and comments along the way and get bonus chances to enter the giveaway!



Rescued by a Mountain Man


Desperate for an escape, Jae Copeland takes a solo kayaking trip into the lush wilderness of the Smoky Mountains. When she ends up stranded and soggy, she makes camp and hopes to avoid dangerous, wild animals. She should have been more worried about dangerous, wild humans, but she's both alarmed and thrilled when Hanson Sykes, a fellow kayaker, happens upon her. He's an experienced mountain man…and sexy as hell.

The sparks between them light up the uninhabited darkness, because survival in the mountains isn't his only talent. He knows exactly how to touch her in ways that make her burn.


Read an excerpt:
"You look like a mountain nymph who took a dip in the stream with that blonde hair all wild and your"—he swallowed—"clothes all plastered to your skin. Stunning."

He caressed my hair, running his hand through the strands just over my ear.
My breath caught again, my heart picking up speed. I didn't feel stunning—stunningly stupid maybe—standing half-naked and wet in his jacket, my hair drying into a long, frizzy mangle. I let out a nervous laugh. "What could possibly be stunning?"

"Your lips. You have luscious lips. They're pouty, almost swollen, like you've been kissed." He ran one finger lightly over my bottom lip, a touch so feathery it tickled. "I want to kiss you, Jae. I know that's crazy."

My lips parted, and a half-sigh came out. I wrapped my fingers around his wrist, felt the tendons in his arm strung tight. I deserved one kiss, didn't I? After surviving my near-drowning, I deserved a man as delicious looking as him kissing me senseless in the starlight. "Kiss me, Hanson."

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About Marin Black

Marin has the mountains in her blood, heart, and soul. Her favorite romances would include an untamed setting (maybe an Irish ruin), a historical love affair (especially if there’s a ghost), or just a bad boy with a good heart.

She loves to spend time with her son, hike, travel to wild and remote places, read, and camp in insanely crowded campgrounds—so she can burn all the food, keep the neighbors up all night with her campfire, and dream about what her characters will do next. At home, she loves to create new characters and their worlds, and is a freelance editor too.

Website: www.marinblack.com

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Meet Natalia Albrite, Author of That Guy and That Girl plus Review


Welcome to the tour for That Guy and That Girl by Natalia Albrite. Not only do I have an excerpt and review for you today, but the author also tells all about her five essentials for writing. The list is pretty familiar to me! Please enjoy all of it and feel free to ask Natalia questions in the comments section. And then be sure to follow the tour to learn even more and for more chances to enter the giveaway!



That Guy and That Girl

Olivia Meadows is excited to finish her senior year of college as a volleyball national champion beside her teammates and best friends. A complication arrives in the form of John Hunter, that guy, her brother’s best friend whom she has had a secret crush on since she was eleven years old. Effortlessly charming and handsome, with a body honed by years of playing football, John initiates his charm offensive and Olivia finds herself unable to resist him.

John Hunter is pumped to finish his senior year of college as a football national champion beside his teammate and best friend. The only thing missing is that girl, Olivia Meadows, his best friend’s little sister. He needed to sow some wild oats before settling down with Olivia but now he is ready for something serious with the girl he has always admired.

Be careful what you wish for. John and Olivia find themselves dealing with adult consequences very quickly and wondering if their young love can endure the pressures of adulthood. Will they find deeper love or implode from the pressures of their own making?



Read an excerpt:
“Hey, I’ve missed you and I’m really glad to see you,” he says as he looks deep into my eyes. Simple words that say everything I want to hear right now. This is exactly what we need: to keep it simple and direct.

I want him to kiss me and I want him to do it now. I want to say ditto so we can get to the good stuff faster but just as quickly I decide to be as clear as he was, “I’ve missed you too and I’m so glad you’re here.”

We both stare at each other for a few seconds and then eventually smirk. He nods and says, “I’m gonna kiss the shit out of you now.”

I nod as he pulls me in closer. One arm moves to my lower back. I place my hands back on the pecs I want to appreciate more fully. He touches his lips to mine so gently. In some ways I want him to rush. I want him to deepen things quickly. But in more ways, I want him to take it slow and let this burn slow between us. It feels like forever since we have appreciated each other in this way.

He is clearly taking the slow route and eventually adds the slightest bit of tongue to his kisses. It’s subtle and I both love and hate the slowness in escalation. I involuntarily moan quietly. He knows how to build the tension. He pulls back and looks into my eyes again, “I love you.”

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**My thoughts**
Wow. This is the first romance that I have read in a long time that went straight to the gut and just felt REAL. Yes, you have the long-awaited romance between the girl and her brother's best friend. I love those friends to lovers stories. But it isn't all rainbows and fairy tales and gets complicated very quickly. John and Olivia are dealing with the very real issues of race, making plans for the future after college, and then those little surprises that life sometimes likes to dish out. They stumble along the way, hoping that their long friendship and deep feelings for each other can get them through it all and ride a very real roller coaster that is so true to life. And all of the situations are handled in a non-preachy manner.

It's more than just a romance. It's also about friendship, loyalty, the importance of family, and how to really make an effort to have a successful relationship with your significant other, because that requires some actual work.

You're going to question some of their decisions and root for them the whole way, even when you're just as mad at them as they can be with each other. I felt like this story could happen to just about anyone and actually wonder if it was based on real-life events somehow. I really enjoyed this book and am impressed that it is the author's debut novel. It looks like a sequel is in the works and I am really looking forward to reading that one next.

I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review.

My Top 5 Essentials for Writing by Natalia Albrite

#1: Pen and Paper

I was asked recently a simple question: pen and paper or computer? I loved the opportunity to stop and think about something I had taken for granted. This moment of reflection made me evaluate how essential pen and paper really are to me. I also got to see how all of my creativity starts with pen and paper—it really is my consistent origin point. Yes, the ideas and forms evolve from there but they always begin on a blank piece of paper and usually with my black .7 Pilot G-2 gel roller. There is something—dare I say it—spiritual, about literally beginning by hand!

#2: My Trusty MacBook

At some point, after I’ve exhausted the brainstorming and outlining phase on paper, I move on to my laptop. I have a sleek little MacBook that my amazing mom gave me for my birthday about three years ago. It was her way of supporting my dreams and I am forever grateful. It is on this laptop that I wrote That Guy and That Girl and many other pieces that I’m incredibly proud of!

#3: Coffee

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say I’m a Starbucks obsessed addict. My husband, every once in a while, says, “I wonder how much you spend there in a year?” I always shut him down quickly because for me, it really doesn’t matter. My daily Starbucks treat is an indulgence that brings me so much joy that it’s essentially priceless to me. I love to fiddle around with my drink order and although I have simplified over the years, it is a mouthful to order (my kids can do it without pause): iced triple espresso with two pumps of toffee nut with extra ice in a personal cup. And then, I may write.

#4: Quiet Space

There are so many things about growing older that I love. Possibly my favorite thing is the depth at which I know myself and my willingness to be honest about all my quirks. I am a person who needs and loves solitude. I also have a husband and two really fun children so it’s not always possible but I do treasure it and I do need it to write. I’ve learned how to ask for quiet and I know that trying to write under any other circumstances is self-defeating.

#5: Structure

I am solidly in the outliner camp of writing. I blame it on having started writing with screenplays which are based in a very strict format and structure. I find that structure to be incredibly liberating. It turns out that I like having parameters and then having the opportunity to be creative within those parameters. There’s something very inspiring in limitations which may seem counter-intuitive but for me, it works. So, I always fully outline and give my work structure before diving into the writing phase. Even for this blog piece, I sat down and outlined it first by figuring out my subject, writing up the top five and coming back in to add the details.

What are your top 5 essentials for writing? How do you get yourself in the groove? I’d love to hear what gets you going!

About Natalia Albrite 



Natalia is a lifelong reader and lover of romance novels. Before finally tapping away at her keyboard to create her own stories, she tried all sorts of professions: elementary school teacher, barista, seller of make-up, baker, and the list goes on. When she isn't pursuing the arts, she's hanging out with her husband, two wacky children, and full-figured Corgi.






Website:  www.nataliaalbrite.com

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Sex, Ego, and Love by Gregor Reti


Sex, Ego, and Love

Who needs Sex? – We all do.
Who has fantasies? – We all do.
Who withholds the truth and claims honesty? - We all do.
Who pretends to be happier than they really are? – We all do.
Who needs more courage to be honest? – We all do.
You see, we are humans after all. These spiritual teachings combined with erotica will foster self-awareness and conquer self-doubts. This is not your 50 shades of vanilla, but real-life sex adventures as experienced by the author. You too can achieve a liberated lifestyle and it is not coincidental that this book has landed in your hands. Tune yourself up to live the life you came for.

The two paths - sex and spirituality, can work together in profound ways. Whether you are seeking courage, clarity, passion, or inspiration, this book will bring you closer to liberation. The themes covered in this book range from reincarnation, religious dogma, soulmates, psychedelics, metaphysics, and the reveal of shameful sexual secrets. Sex is a powerful way to explore the many facets, strength, and weaknesses of our being. The taming of the ego is the way for rebirthing spiritual awareness. Many of us have suffered in shame, burn-out, and victim-based realities, yet we are destined for so much more. This book enlightens with great personal stories, wise teachings, and erotica. Friendly reminder: This book contains truthful and explicit content. 
“Like Eckhart Tolle on Viagra” ~ Alison Tully, Lighting-Pusher


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About Gregor Reti

Gregor had an explosive life. At the age of 13 he died, met God, and lost all death-related fears. Gregor describes it as “a starting point that allowed me to explore life to the fullest, leading me to meet my Soulmate, experience creative sexuality, and meet a personalized form of the Universe.”

Born from Hungarian immigrant parents, Gregor grew up in Germany where he modeled and worked in the music business that brought him to Los Angeles. The book “Sex, Ego and Love” exposes the essential nature of courage by following his radically honest journey through life, after-life, bisexuality, transgenderism, soulmateship, and celibacy, all punctuated with deeply spiritual reflections. The lessons he shares reveal a wise framework for liberating oneself from the claws of fear and embracing personal growth using self-awareness, authentic living, and self-love.

Inspired by his spicy erotica, Gregor uses his writing to fight for the ideal of truth while battling hypocrisy. “I wish I could prove faster how tightly courage and happiness are intertwined. We can only thrive in a radically honest environment”. His book, SEX, EGO AND LOVE, shows the devastating power of fear and how it isolates and cripples us, but also reveals a profound path to personal liberation.

Los Angeles Brewery Artist Colony resident and author Gregor Reti took the Proust Questionnaire challenge…
1.What is your idea of perfect happiness?
- Being able to laugh at my ego’s negative suggestions. Becoming one with people and the whole environment around me.
2.What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
- Being opinionated. Being judgmental before opening up my heart.
3.What is the trait you most deplore in others?
- Lack of courage to be their authentic self. Those conformers who have very little self-dignity.
4.Which living person do you most admire?
- Mikhail Gorbachev; Dalai Lama; Eckhart Tolle; Political prisoners
7.What is your current state of mind?
- It’s constantly interchanging: Loneliness - Connectedness, Awareness – Judgment, Anxiety - Bliss. Sometimes I don’t know who is talking inside my head.
8.What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
- Intellectuality. Especially when it creates elitist thinking. It runs in my family.
9. On what occasion do you lie?
- I don’t lie or pretend to be part of a social group. Never to friends & family. Only to “uniform monkies”: Officers, IRS, Boarder Patrols.
10. What do you most dislike about your appearance?
- My droopy eye bags
12. What is the quality you most like in a woman or a man?
- Integrity, Courage, Self-Awareness, Selflessness & confidence in their sexuality 
14. Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
- “Actually", “Basically”, “Just”.
19. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
- Every time somebody tells me that my book or my lecture helped to become happier or gaining a better sex life.
20. If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
- First of all I am confident I lived thousands of times and will do it thousand times more. Since I struggled with Transgenderism most of my life, I will chose to be a bisexual female revolutionary, looking very hot of course.
21. Where would you most like to live?
- I spend much time in LA, Monaco and Hungary. It cannot get better than that.
22. What is your most treasured possession?
- My necklace representing my Swami.
23. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
- Believing to be a victim who is stuck in life and not developing out of it. Blaming others & life circumstances.
25. What is your most marked characteristic?
- Being cozy with my upcoming transition, my Death. I look forward to it. Until then I live fully.
31. Which historical figure do you most identify with?
- Simone De Beauvoir & Jean Paul Satre, Joan of Arc, Martin Luther, Martin Luther King, all Saints who died for their belief, freedom fighters
32. Who are your heroes in real life?
- Ed Snowden, People who’s courage serves humanity
34. What is it that you most dislike?
- Uncritical conformers; Patriots of any country; People taking orders blindly
36. How would you like to die?
- In an catastrophe – calming & helping my environment. I have been here many times and will be back many times more. Dying is overrated - not a big deal at all.
37. What is your motto?
In Oneness we thrive - in Separation we fall.
See what you can do for your human tribe.
Don’t throw away anything – There is no away.
True love is selfless and it doesn’t know fear or doubt.

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Four Players. One Sale. Players to Lovers Series by Ketley Allison with Giveaway




First three books in the series are on
SALE for only 99c each!


New Release

TARYN
I’m great at hiding.
My past, my secrets, my family.
But now I’ve met a man who threatens to expose me.
He was meant to be a client, but it turns out, rock stars don’t do well
with instructions.
I’m tempted, turned on, and scared.
There’s no room in my life for a brooding, hung over, injured drummer.
But he’s not letting me hide.


EASTON
I’m a fake.
No one knows the truth, and I’m going to keep it that way.
That is, if I can stop finding trouble.
A gorgeous lawyer threatens to save me, but I’m not sure she
understands.
I’m meant to be broken.
Doesn’t matter how much I’m drawn to her face, body and mind.
The less I say, the better.
Because she’s about to show what part of me’s still real.


PLAYING YOU is a steamy, slow burn, friends-to-lovers, rockstar
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

$150 Amazon Cash Giveaway Ends 6/6 from @homejobsbymom

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