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Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Trailer - It's Awesome!!!

I have a confession to make: I haven't read a book by Jojo Moyes yet.

Boy, do I regret it now! I kept seeing his books at Booksale since November last year. I should have taken that as a sign, LOL! So anyway, I saw the trailer for "Me Before You", and I think it's amazing. My sisters and I are definitely looking forward to the movie. The trailer just made me want to read the book, asap!

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New Release: 12 Days of Forever by Heidi McLaughlin, Book Trailer & Character Quiz

Heidi McLaughlin is yet another author whose books I have long wanted to read, but unfortunately don't have the books to do so. :( Her Beaumont Series sounds really good, right up my alley, especially "My Unexpected Forever". Well now, here is a newly released novella from the same series.

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Blog Tour: The Fixer Series ~ Deception and Promiscuous by Alyson Raynes

Today I am reviewing the first two books in The Fixer Series by Alyson Raynes. The third book, REDEMPTION, is scheduled for release on April 22, 2014, so watch out for it!

Book 1:

Deception

3 stars

There is serious potential for DECEPTION ! There is very good story here, but I'm not overly thrilled by its presentation. If you think about it, many of the extremely popular and successful books out there have quite simple storylines--simpler even than in this book. It's just that they are written in such a way that you can immediately connect with the characters. You sympathize with them, think along with them and feel what they feel instead of just observing the story as though you're merely the audience in an outdoor play and you're seated at the very back row. Unfortunately, that's how I felt with this one.

On the other hand, like I said there is a very good story that's being established in this book. But before that let's get to the characters.

Dylan is described as incredibly handsome, has a commanding aura that captivates people whenever he steps inside a room. He is obviously wealthy and successful. Brooke is several years his senior, but apparently Dylan is attracted to women older than him. As stated in the synopsis, Brooke is in a long-term relationship at the beginning of the story, but she catches the guy in flagrante delicto. In normal circumstances it would have been so easy for the woman to just pack up, leave the ex and proceed with life. This is The Fixer Series though, so there are so many surprises in store for Brooke!

I won't say more about the rest of the events, but I can tell you this: things are not what they seem. You get the impression that this is more than just a damsel in distress being rescued and romanced by a billionaire. I only wish though that the narration was executed better. For instance, the first chapter seems to fly by because everything is just described. Brooke goes for an interview. One of the panel is handsome as sin. She tries to be confident. Seems like the interview is going well. It's over. She goes home. It goes something like that, and there's not even enough dialogue going on. I think this is the reason why I'm not really connecting with the characters. What kept me going was the overarching story and the haunch that this is shaping up to be an exciting story line.

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Book 2:

Promiscuous

3.5 stars

Now this is where the surprises level up times ten! There were so many things I did not see coming! The first book ends in a cliffhanger, so thank goodness that this one's already published. I immediately started the next book the moment I was done with the first one.

If you read the synopsis for PROMISCUOUS before reading Deception, then you'll find a spoiler: a secondary character in the first book will die. This event actually happens a bit into the story already, and it will be the beginning of an even more complicated story line for this series.

Readers will know that Brooke needs protection from something--or someone--and Dylan is the man who can give that to her. And more. This book is just as steamy as the prequel. More importantly, this book establishes the depth of Dylan's devotion to Brooke, and the lengths he will take to keep her safe and alive. It's not clear exactly what the threat is during the first half. When we get to the second half, things start to get more exciting. It's scary-exciting by the way, because the threat is so much bigger than a simple revenge plot.

There are huge, and I do men huge revelations in this book. One of them were revealed in a hospital scene, and I thought, "hey this is major." Oh, how wrong I was! There was an even bigger secret and once I knew what it was I was caught so off guard, I literally yelled "what?!" into my kindle. I tapped back to make sure what I was reading was correct. Goodness...!

Once again, the narration of the book was something I didn't really like. It seemed to just skim over too many events that it prevented me from really connecting with the characters. On the other hand, the fact that I was so blown away by the turn of events, and that I felt a strong urge to throttle at least two people despite my "disconnect", speaks a lot about the authors skill in plotting a story.

Just remember one thing when you're reading this series: things are not as they seem! There are surprises and major bombs waiting at every turn. PROMISCUOUS took a turn that I totally did not expect! Until now I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the events here. The last quarter of this book was just.....!!!! LOL

Needless to say, I am anticipating the next book, REDEMPTION. I want to know what will happen next!!! April 22 is not too far away, so you can begin reading books 1 and 2 right now too. :)

Buy Links:

DECEPTION

➜ Amazon US | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble

PROMISCUOUS

➜ Amazon US | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble

You can also listen to THE FIXER SERIES PLAYLIST on Spotify.

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About the Author:

Alyson enjoys bringing characters to life and has been writing since she was a little girl. Her first published book was in elementary school where it was put on display in the library for others to read. Alyson’s love for books is what compels her to write and create new worlds of her own for others to enjoy. She enjoys writing everything from erotica to suspense thrillers. Fixer of Deceit is the first book in the Fixer Series, which is both an erotic romance and suspense thriller.

A Colorado native, Alyson loves to travel. She has visited Ireland, Mexico and most of the United States. Her favorite vacation hideaway is Hawaii. She has a love for the ocean and enjoys swimming with sea turtles in the wild. Alyson is a former accountant who has traded in her abacus for a full-time writing career.

She has been happily married for twenty-one years to her high school sweetheart and is the proud mother of two. Her love of quilting keeps her busy in the winter months when she isn’t writing. Alyson’s favorite past time is spending time with her family, watching football and laughing together.

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Release Blitz: All of Me? by KE Osborn + Book Trailers

The conclusion of the "Trust Me?" Trilogy by KE Osborn releases today, March 14, 2014! In celebration of its release, the first book of the series will be available for FREE (for a limited time only!) and the second book of the series will be on sale for $0.99 only!

Book 1: Trust Me?

Jenifer Taylor is content with her life, dull and boring as it is. Being absent from the dating scene means she doesn’t have to deal with the major trust issues she has with men that stem from a controlling and aggressive ex-boyfriend and an absentee father. She’s happy being alone, sharing her life with her friends and family.

When Jeni starts a typical day in the big city of Mornington Vale, California, it turns from bad to worse when she’s involved in a chain collision on her way to work.

Her world changes forever that day because she meets Aiden O’Connell, the billionaire son of Alistair O’Connell, who owns Mornington Vale’s largest financial corporation. Aiden is an up-and-coming young businessman who's ready to take on the vice presidency of his father’s company. He is the good son, and it’s imperative to Alistair that Aiden succeed and follow in his footsteps. Life for Aiden involves working hard and not much else.

After the accident, however, Aiden’s world changes as well. He finds Jeni irresistible and instantly pursues her. With some coaxing, she eventually agrees to a date, and the attraction is mutual.

Jeni finds love quickly with Aiden, but trusting him is another issue. When to trust is tested in many different ways but comes to a head when Aiden is investigated for a serious crime. As her trust issues spark, she is forced to go through a journey of self-discovery.

She must decide once and for all whether she trusts the man she loves when she’s asked the ultimate question: “Do you trust me?”

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Book 2: Love Me?

In the first book of The Trust Me? Trilogy, Jeni Taylor finds the love of her life, but as the second book begins, she finds herself lost without Aiden O’Connell, who’s been wrongly convicted of embezzlement charges and incarcerated. She must find the strength within to help prove he’s innocent while dealing with other issues. Aiden’s father, Alastair, still taunts her, making life between Jeni and Aiden more difficult, and an unexpected visitor enters their lives, creating havoc and turning it upside down. Jeni’s trust issues return in a major way after an incident leaves her fragile and broken. Aiden and Jeni find themselves going through more trials and tribulations than ever before in this second installment of the Trust Me? Trilogy. In the end, Jeni will be asked the ultimate question: Do you still love me?

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Book 3: All of Me?

In the second book of The Trust Me? Trilogy, Jeni Taylor and Aiden O’Connell seemed to find life challenging, but as the third book begins, we are faced with the idea that maybe they may not get their Happily Ever After. Jeni is broken and confused after a vicious physical and emotional attack, leaving her with no energy to fight for her relationship with Aiden. She’s terrified and feels like the world is against her. Through some tough love and help from an old friend Jeni finally realises how deeply in love with Aiden she is. She asks him to take her back, but when she discovers Aiden is moving to help run a new business acquisition in Tokyo, is it too late?

Alistair’s taunts and abuse toward Jeni worsen, leaving her already broken and fragile state to deteriorate even further. Will Jeni find the strength to pull her life back together? With jealousy over a possible new love and with tensions high, the conclusion to The Trust Me? Trilogy will take you on a rollercoaster ride. The electricity and love between Jeni and Aiden is undeniable. Will they see past all the hurdles and find their way to each other? In the end, Jeni will be asking the ultimate question: Does Aiden know that he really does have all of me?

Buy Links: Amazon | Smashwords

About the Author:

K E Osborn was born in September 1984 and raised in Adelaide South Australia. She had a love of writing throughout High School but went down a different path to Design instead. It wasn't until she had a vivid dream about a three car pile up that the characters of her first book came to life.

Aiden and Jeni are the amazing couple from the Trust me? Trilogy and they were born into the world through the imagination of K E Osborn in 2012.

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Blog Tour: Renegade Lady by Dawn Martens and Emily Minton, Video Trailer, Playlist + Giveaway!

Published On: January 30, 2014

Renegade Lady

by Dawn Martens & Emily Minton

Book 1 of the Renegade Sons MC

Jenna “Ice” Chandler grew up as part of a motorcycle club. She considered it her home, until one wrong move made it her prison. After months of abuse, she is rescued by Chipper, who takes her to Big Clifty, Missouri, home of the Renegade Sons MC.

Kiddrick “Kidd” Jones is the president of the Renegades. He knows there is something special about Ice the moment his older brother, Chipper, brings her into the club, but stays away, because she is too young.

When time comes for Ice to take her place in the club, she has two choices, become an old lady or a club whore. Not believing in love and knowing a man can never be faithful, she decides to earn her spot on her back.

With each passing year, Kidd's feelings for Ice grows and the urge to make her his becomes stronger. Frustrated and jealous, he finally decides it’s time to claim her as his own.

Will Ice finally thaw out and give love a chance, or is Kidd fighting a losing battle?

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About the Authors:

Dawn Martens is a young, spunky Canadian Author, who is widely known for her best-selling “Resisting Love” series that she co-authored with Author Chantel Fernando. Being a wife to Colin, and a mother to two (soon to be THREE!) beautiful little girls (Sarah (6), Grace (3), Ava on the way!) hasn’t stopped this Canadian Firecracker from pursuing her dreams of becoming a writer! She has also co-authored “Whiskey Lullaby” (book one in the Love Songs series) with her friend and fellow writer, Author Emily Minton; on top of serving as a mentor and support system for many Authors in the Indie community over the past few years. 2014 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year for Dawn, as the highly anticipated book two in the Love Songs series titled “Broken”. She will also be releasing a brand new gritty MC series, “Renegade Sons MC,” with Emily Minton, that will for sure take their avid readers on yet another mind blowing journey. Dawn’s number one passion in life is the written word, and she’s extremely thankful that she has to ability to share the ramblings from the characters inside of her head with the rest of the world! She also may or may not have the hugest girl crush on Author Kristen Ashley, who is her personal idol and helped inspire Dawn in the beginning of her Indie career.

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Emily Minton is a Kentucky native. Raised in Missouri, her family returned to Kentucky when she was a teen. She is proud to call the Bluegrass State home. She claims she bleeds blue--Wildcat Blue!
Emily has been married to her husband, David, for over twenty years. They share two lovable but irritating teenagers, Jess and Bailey. She is also the proud mom of a feisty terrier mix, Rae Rae.
Emily loves to read and has more books on her kindle than most people could read in a life time, but she intends to read every single one. Nope, no hoarding problem here! Her favorite author is Kristen Ashley, and she swears Kristen’s book Sweet Dreams changed her life.
Emily has co-authored two books with Dawn Martens, Whiskey Lullaby and Renegade Lady. She has also written one solo book, Windows. Many more are floating around in her head, and she hopes to get them all on paper before long. She loves sharing her dreams with her readers.

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