Blog Tour: Hour of Mischief by Aimee Hyndman

Released on September 7th, 2015, by Curiosity Quills Press, Hour of Mischief by Aimee Hyndman is a fascinating action-filled, clockwork-fantasy adventure. I was drawn in by the lovely cover by Amy Chitulescu and I hung around because this is exactly the kind of book I have come to love Curiosity Quills for publishing. The aesthetic is sublime, but above and beyond that, this is a smart-assed, action-adventure story that reminds me in tone of the Indiana Jones movies--a fast enough, high-stakes plot to keep things rolling, but enough humour to keep me engaged, and make me want to come back to re-read.

I'll be participating in an additional two stops on Curiosity Quills' September Releases Review Tour - come back on October 2nd and 3rd for those reviews!

Blog Tour: Nowhere to Hide by Lindsay McKenna

First up today is this lovely tour stop for Lindsay McKenna's Nowhere to Hide. This is the first book in her Delos series, published by Blue Turtle Publishing. This is a romantic suspense novel that ties back into some of McKenna's previous series, so if you're a fan already, you're in for a real treat!

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

Dance With the Devil by Angela Dennis

The Basics:
Dance With the Devil by Angela Dennis
Samhain Publishing
Book One in the Soul's Harbor Pride series
Romance, Paranormal
Published September 22, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

I like a good paranormal romance. I haven't read lion shifters lately, and was intrigued. Curran from the Ilona Andrews series comes to mind, but I haven't read that series in far too long!

500th Blog Post

Yes, this is the 500th blog post here at To Each Their Own Reviews. We also just crossed the 30K page views mark (according to Blogger, so grain of salt), and October 7th is our two year anniversary! 

When I started book blogging two years ago, I didn't really think about where it was going, how long I'd stay at it. 

I've read so many books - so many amazing books that if I wasn't book blogging, I never would have been exposed to, I think. 

I've bought so many books that I wouldn't have, if not for the blogging.

I am so pleased that I took the plunge! There's an amazing community of book bloggers out there. I have blogs I visit frequently, that make me smile on the rough days, that lure me into buying more books on... well... days. Any day, really, is a good day to buy a book. Even though I don't really participate as much in the community as others do, I do *love* you guys. So thank you for being out there, and thank you for checking my blog now and again.

Heading through the end of the year, I'm anticipating many book reviews. I've got a DNF post coming up next week. I think I'll be reviewing some novel-writing books in November (during NaNoWriMo, which I'm doing for the 14th time this year!). 

And of course, there's this...

Today I also want to announce that I'm doing Christmas in October again. Check out my attempt* at a button:

*Yeah. My sisters got the visual design skills. Whatever.

From October 12th until October 16th I will be reading and reviewing Christmas-themed books. Why? Because I can! Because publishers are publishing these books now!

I've got about six romances lined up for the week, and I'm accepting guest posts from authors who want to post something fluffy and pro-Christmas (a top 5 list, a reflection a family tradition, a Christmas recipe). You can contact me via email or in comments.

My reviews will be two-parters--first part, normal review content. Second part? A rating for how Christmas-y the book is. Gift-giving, carolling, cookie-baking, Christmas movie-watching, Christmas mornings, tree decorating and so much more will be considered while I calculate my very serious rating assignments!

And... yeah. That's all I've got for now. Cheers everyone! Thanks for sticking it out with me for 500 posts and beyond!

Blog Tour: A Little Thing Called Love by Cathy Maxwell

Today I'm thrilled to be hosting a tour stop for Cathy Maxwell's A Little Thing Called Love. This novella kicks off the "Marrying the Duke" series, from Avon Impulse, and it's definitely does the job of setting the stage. I'm a fan of historical romance, and I love getting in at the start of a series, particularly when book one is due out later this year!

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

The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow

The Basics:
The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow
Margaret K McElderry Books
YA, Science Fiction
Book One in the Prisoners of War series
Published September 22, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

I got the feeling this book could be the next 'big thing' and I wanted in on the ground floor. So, good job hype!

Hell or High Water by Julie Ann Walker

The Basics:
Hell or High Water by Julie Ann Walker
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Romantic Suspense
Book One in the Deep Six series
Published July 7, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

I enjoyed the first one and wanted to know where the story would go next.

Blog Tour: Clockwork Menagerie by Karen Kincy

Released on September 1st, 2015, by Curiosity Quills Press, Clockwork Menagerie by Karen Kincy is a novella in the Shadows of Asphodel series. This one plugs into the series at #2.5. I've read the first book, and I Kickstartered the second, when they were being self-published. I haven't actually read book two yet though! Call this one "Historical-fantasy romance" (the publisher does). It's got that dieselpunk aesthetic with a big dash of romance and magic to liven things up.

I'm really happy to be hosting a stop on this novella's blog tour.

The Ciphers of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler

The Basics:
The Ciphers of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
47North
YA, Fantasy
Published September 15, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Goodreads 

Why I picked up this book:

I enjoyed the first one and wanted to know where the story would go next.

Finding Perfect by Kendra C Highley

The Basics:
Finding Perfect by Kendra C Highley
Entangled Crush
YA
Published September 14, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

The blurb hits so many of my sweet spots for contemporary romance...

Her Unexpected Detour by Kyra Jacobs

The Basics:
Her Unexpected Detour by Kyra Jacobs
Entangled Bliss
Contemporary Romance
Book 1 in the Checkerberry Inn series
Published September 14, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

I'd just visited a lovely inn in Southern Ontario when I picked this book up. That inn connection was a huge pull. (I really want to go back on vacation--so relaxing)

Ten Things Sloane Hates About Tru by Tera Lynn Childs

The Basics:
Ten Things Sloane Hates About Tru by Tera Lynn Childs
Entangled Crush
YA
Book 1 in the Creative HeArts series
Published September 14, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

I was looking for some good YA to read.

His Lover to Protect by Katee Robert

The Basics:
His Lover to Protect by Katee Robert
Entangled Brazen
Contemporary Romance
Book 3 in the Out of Uniform series
Published September 9, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads 

Why I picked up this book:

I was intrigued by the blurb, as I so often am.

Wilde at Heart by Tonya Burrows

The Basics:
Wilde at Heart by Tonya Burrows
Entangled Ignite
Romantic Suspense
Book 3 in the Wilde Security series
Published September 9, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

I loved the blurb for this one. It made me snicker.

Chasing Mr. Wrong by Joya Ryan

The Basics:
Chasing Mr. Wrong by Joya Ryan
Entangled: Brazen
Contemporary Romance
Book 4 in the Chasing Love series
Published September 9, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

Look at that cover! This one looks steamy, the blurb made it sound steamy, and that sounded pretty darn good to me.

Into My Arms by Lia Riley

The Basics:
Into My Arms by Lia Riley
Forever Yours
New Adult, Romance
An Off the Map novella
Published September 8, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

I really enjoyed the Off the Map series, and really wanted to know how the secondary characters fared in love. Also, apparently I missed the first novella, which I will go correct shortly.

Cover Reveal: Compromising Her Position

I'm thrilled to be participating in the cover reveal of Samanthe Beck's upcoming book, Compromising Her Position.

Releasing November 16th from Entangled Publishing, let me give you a tease with the blurb:

When Chelsea Wayne drags Santa into a supply closet for a little office party nookie, she assumes the man in the suit is her on-again/off-again coworker boyfriend. Instead, it’s Rafe St. Sebastian, a man known for his hard-driving ways in business as well as the bedroom—and, kill her now, the brand spanking new owner of Las Ventanas—who grants her naughtiest Christmas wishes.

  So much for her reputation, not to mention her career.

  Rafe needs to close three acquisitions to prove to his father he’s ready to take the helm of St. Sebastian Enterprises. A hot interlude in a supply closet after deal number two seems like the perfect illicit Christmas bonus. Unfortunately, when that “bonus” becomes the key to the final deal, he finds himself back in bed—so to speak—with Chelsea, and after their steamy tryst, he’s not interested in keeping things professional…

Sounds steamy, right?  Take a look at this cover...

Three Quick Reviews

From time to time, I binge-read books that I also need to review. And then I don't have a ton of thoughts to share about them. In the case of today's trio of books, I was a little on the fence about each of them, for different reasons. I'll try to explain why, and then you can tell me why I should love them. 

Today we're looking at a pair of very different historical romances, and a contemporary romantic suspence.

Romance is in the air! 

Cover Reveal: Falling for Her Enemy by Victoria James

Today's cover reveal is for Victoria James' upcoming release, Falling for Her Enemy, that releases on November 9, 2015. I apologize for trying to hook you on a book that you'll have to wait two months to buy. This is how my wishlists and Amazon cart end up so cluttered...

First! Let me tantalize you with this blurb:

She’s falling for the one man who could destroy everything… 

Alex McAllister always dreamed of a life filled with the laughter and love of a family, but being abandoned at a young age left her wary of letting anyone in. Now that she’s settled in Still Harbor, Alex struggles between keeping her distance and the magnetic pull of the handsome stranger who claims he’s the biological father of her adopted daughter.

 Hayden Brooks never wanted to be a father. Long hours spent building his family’s real estate empire suits him just fine. But when he discovers an ex put the baby he unknowingly fathered up for adoption, his world crumbles. He tracks the child to Still Harbor with the intention of bringing her home—and comes face to face with his daughter’s stunning adoptive mother.

 The paternity test is in. And Hayden’s about to make the most shocking decision of his life, just in time for Christmas…

Drum roll, please! Let's check out the cover . . .

Win Me Over by Nicole Michaels

The Basics:
Win Me Over by Nicole Michaels
St. Martin's Press
Contemporary Romance
Book Two in the Hearts and Crafts series
Published September 1, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:

The blurb got to me--the idea of a closed-off coach being won over by an 'irritating' woman seemed like a good idea to me.

The Rogue You Know by Shana Galen

The Basics:
The Rogue You Know by Shana Galen
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Historical Romance
Book Two in the Covent Garden Cubs series
Published September 1, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads 

Why I picked up this book:

I was curious to see how Galen would handle the second story in this series.