Monday, February 22, 2016

Love Me, Love Me Not by Alyxandra Harvey

**Note, all reviews written for the next two weeks have been worked up from notes I took while I was crazy sick. I apologize for any coherency issues!**

The Basics:
Love Me, Love Me Not by Alyxandra Harvey
Entangled: Crave
Paranormal YA
Published February 22, 2016
Source: Received Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

Shapeshifting, friends-to-more...what's not to love?

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Blog Tour: Lady Bridget's Diary


Today, I'm touring a quirky historical romance called Lady Bridget's Diary. Written by Maya Rodale and published by Avon, this is the first book in a new series called Keeping Up with the Cavendishes.  I loved one of her previous novels, What a Wallflower Wants, and am thrilled to introduce you to this one!

Check out the other stops on the tour at Tasty Book Tours.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Husband Wanted by Charlotte Hughes

The Basics:
Husband Wanted by Charlotte Hughes
Contemporary Romance
Published February 24, 2016
Source: Received from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

The blurb made it sound cute, and the cover is adorable.

Monday, February 15, 2016

Blog Tour: A Friendly Flirtation by Christine Warner


This morning, I'm happy to present to you my stop on the A Friendly Flirtation tour. This is a friends-first romance by Christine Warner, book three in her Friends First series, in fact. This book is available from Entangled as of today, February 15th. And I'm delighted to bring you a lovely interview with the author, and my review!

Check out the other stops on the tour at Tasty Book Tours.

Friday, February 12, 2016

The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

The Basics:
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
St Martin's Press
Published June 23, 2015
Source: Received Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

Books about books are obvious must reads. In hindsight, this one got picked up by all kinds of traditional outlets for regular media hype!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

How Willa Got Her Groove Back by Emily McKay

The Basics:
How Willa Got Her Groove Back by Emily McKay
Entangled Crush
YA
Book 2 in the Creative HeArts series
Published February 22, 2016
Source: Received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

I adored Ten Things Sloane Hates About Tru when I reviewed it last year, so I had to grab book two in the series!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

When We Fall by Marquita Valentine

The Basics:
When We Fall by Marquita Valentine
Book Two in the Take the Fall series
Loveswept
Contemporary Romance
Published December 8, 2015
Source: Received Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I read Take the Fall and loved it, and was hooked by the teaser chapter for When We Fall at the end of the first book...

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Beyond the Stars by Stacy Wise

The Basics:
Beyond the Stars by Stacy Wise
Entangled: Embrace
Historical Romance
Published February 8, 2016
Source: Received Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

From my Stacking the Shelf post: "Another cute cover, another publishing house I trust. I thought the concept here was cute too, and I like the combination of prickly and competent forced together."

Friday, February 5, 2016

A Gentleman's Game by Theresa Romain

The Basics:
A Gentleman's Game by Theresa Romain
Book One in the Romance of the Turf series
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Historical Romance
Published February 2, 2016
Source: Received Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I reviewed Theresa Romain twice in 2014, here and here, and I loved her books both times. When I saw this one by her, it was a no-brainer to pick up!

Thursday, February 4, 2016

The Secret to Letting Go by Katherine Fleet

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The Basics:
The Secret to Letting Go by Katherine Fleet
Entangled: digiTeen
YA
Published February 1, 2016
Source: Received Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

Come on, look at that cover! And the blurb made me want to know what Clover's story is.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Mid-Week Musing, 3

On the topic of author interviews:

When I first started blogging, my goal was just to create an archive of reviews for my own entertainment and edification. 

I had no interest in interacting with authors or marketing folks--I found the idea intimidating, to be honest. And then, I wasn't sure what value I could bring to them as my blog's not a blockbuster as far as page hits.

Gradually, my attitude's started to change. Sure, my blog is still quite small. But it's still viewed by a fair number of people. And I can be another link in the chain, connecting readers with good books.

So I took the plunge, and signed up to interview an author.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Blog Tour: Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid


My second blog tour book of the day is the delightful Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid.  This contemporary romance was also released by Zebra on January 26th. It's the first book in Kincaid's Rescue Squad series. I've read a few good firemen romances in the last couple years, and so I was quite curious about this one when the opportunity to review came up. Stick around to find out just how good it was...

Check out the other stops on the tour at Tasty Book Tours.

Blog Tour: Into The Fury by Kat Martin


Today, I'm happy to be touring Into The Fury by Kat Martin. This romantic suspense was released by Zebra on January 26th. It's the first book in Martin's BOSS, Inc. series, which connects with Martin's earlier romantic suspense series. You'll find a few familiar faces looming around the edges of this book!

Check out the other stops on the tour at Tasty Book Tours.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Entangled Promo - Turning 5!


Entangled Publishing is turning 5 and they are so excited that they'er offering all the books on their latest bestselling imprint, Lovestruck, at a celebratory price of just $.99 each

I'm a big fan of Entangled, I've reviewed quite a few titles for them over the last couple years, and you can bet that I'll be picking up a few more at the sale price!

AND that's not all. Over the next three weeks Entangled Publishing will be giving away 5 Lovestruck prize packs including 5 different Sephora Minimergency kits, an Amazon gift card and other surprise gift cards. So be sure to stop by each of the amazing blogger hosts below and visit the Lovestruck Facebook page to find out about the fun events and giveaways they're hosting in the coming weeks. You will also get sneak peeks inside different releases so you can pick out your must reads.

Haven't read a Lovestruck yet? Take a peek inside...


Blame It on the Kiss by Robin Bielman Excerpt

 “I think game time’s over,” Honor said.

“I think the only game that comes to my mind that’s played in a closet with a beautiful girl has got to do with kissing. Seven Minutes in Heaven or something like that. And since we are in the wedding party, it’s our duty to follow through, right?”

He thought she was beautiful?

Tingles swept over her lips and down the backs of her arms.

“Am I right?”

She cleared her throat and told her body to ignore any more tingles, quivers, flutters, shivers, trembles, prickles, or shudders he might instigate. Bryce belonged to her best friend, even if she wasn’t here to claim him. “Yes, it’s a kissing game. But the rules say one minute.”

“So you planned to kiss the guy that found you in here?”

“On the mouth?” he asked, surprised.

“Yes. But no tongue.”

The small space between them dissolved as he canted his head down to talk in her ear. “I think it’s our obligation to play, Honor. It’s just a game, so can I kiss you?”

YES! Her traitorous body shouted as his husky voice made her toes curl. Then, like he had some magic mojo, she put her arms around his neck. Her hands should not have been anywhere but at her sides, dammit. She reasoned the dark had something to do with it. 

Because she couldn’t really see him, she could pretend he was Theo James and this was her sixty seconds of pretend boyfriend kissing.

“We shouldn’t.”

Maybe it was his agreement. Maybe it was her earlier desire to break her dry spell, to not leave the closet until she’d gotten a kiss. Whatever it was, she found herself pushing aside her guilt and wanting to finish the game she’d agreed to play.

“Okay,” she said.

God, did he have to be so careful with her? She touched her nose to his. “Yes.”

“Plan on one minute in heaven, Honor.”

About the book:

The one guy she shouldn’t want...

Honor Mitchell has lived with guilt and regret for a long time, so when she promises to do the things on her dying best friend’s wish list, she’s determined to follow through and do something right for a change. But when she’s thrown together for wedding duties with the one man who complicates her vow—just by looking at him—she has to put her faith in Bryce Bishop’s pledge to help her, no strings attached.

Bryce’s near one-­night stand with his ex-­girlfriend’s best friend a few months ago might have been a mistake, but helping the beautiful, free­spirited Honor with her promise isn’t. His trust in women is shot, but he can’t help but play his best man card to his advantage and help Honor tick off the items on his ex’s list, even if it puts him in a no­-win situation. Because his assistance might get Honor what she wants, but suddenly being the do-­good guy puts his plans—and heart—in serious jeopardy.



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