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Hard as You Can (Hard Ink #2) by Laura Kaye-cover reveal

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Hard as You Can (Hard Ink #2) by Laura Kaye-cover reveal

Hard as You Can

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Avon is proud to announce the publication of Laura Kaye’s second book in her hot Hard Ink series, HARD AS YOU CAN (On Sale: February 25, 2014).

Ever since hard-bodied, drop-dead-charming Shane McCallan strolled into the dance club where Crystal Dean works, he’s shown a knack for getting beneath her defenses. For her little sister’s sake, Crystal can’t get too close. Until her job and Shane’s mission intersect, and he reveals talents that go deeper than she could have guessed.

Shane would never turn his back on a friend in need, especially a former Special Forces teammate running a dangerous, off-the-books operation. Nor can he walk away from Crystal. The gorgeous waitress is hiding secrets she doesn’t want him to uncover. Too bad. He’s exactly the man she needs to protect her sister, her life, and her heart. All he has to do is convince her that when something feels this good, you hold on as hard as you can-and never let go.

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Laura Kaye-21Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen books in contemporary and paranormal romance. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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Running on Empty by Colette Ballard-Cover Reveal and Giveaway

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Running on Empty by Colette Ballard-Cover Reveal and Giveaway

Running on Empty

Running On Empty
by Colette Ballard
Release Date: November 25, 2013
Recommended: 16 years and up
Cover Design: Marie Romero
Publisher: Tulip Romance ( an imprint of Spencer Hill Press)

What does it feel like when you die—in those final moments? Do you feel the physical pain, or just the pain of your regrets? What does it feel like when you realize you can’t answer these questions because you’re not the victim? You’re the killer?

River Daniels lives an ordinary life as a high school junior growing up in the confines of rural Texas until her boyfriend’s brutal attack leaves her both a murderer and a fugitive. When River’s closest girlfriends come to her aid, they make a hasty decision to not only help her, but leave their own troubled lives behind and join in her escape. The girls manage to elude police for months, but with every near-miss, River’s life spirals further out of control, until she finally hits rock bottom.

Realizing she must stop endangering her friends and find evidence proving she acted in self-defense, the girls decide to make a risky return to Texas. Her return means more than facing her ugly past, she must also face the one person she was protecting the night her world caved in, the guy she has loved for as long as she can remember.

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Cover Reveal: Alyssa Day Exclusive – FORGED BY FIRE

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Cover Reveal: Alyssa Day Exclusive – Forged by Fire

Alyssa Day has some exciting news.  Below is a cover reveal of her upcoming first novella in her new O’Malley Brothers – the Fire Demons of Bordertown series. This series is separate from Alyssa’s The League of the Black Swan series, though it considered connected novellas, which does take place in the same world.

Below is the cover, and a blurb about the novella, FORGED BY FIRE coming in November, 2013.

 

Forged by Fire
by Alyssa Day
Release Date: November, 2013

Forged By Fire

Liam O’Malley knows a thing or two about keeping secrets, since he and his
brothers have been sworn to silence about their own–that they’re fire
demons–for all their lives.  Luckily for them, this is Bordertown, the
frontier town on the borders of the human, Fae, and demon worlds, and
anything goes.  But when a beautiful Fae woman with bruises on her face
and
secrets in her eyes comes stumbling into his bar, Liam learns that some
truths are far too dangerous to tell…especially when you fall in love
with the most deadly woman you’ve ever met.

Passion, danger and desire ignite, and Bordertown itself might go up in
flames, but nothing can stand in the way of a love FORGED BY FIRE.

 

About The Author Black and Red

Alyssa Day
Alyssa Day is the pen name (and dark and tortured alter ego) of RITA award-winning author Alesia Holliday. She is a multiple finalist in the prestigious RITA awards for excellence in romance fiction and has won several awards for her novels.

ATLANTIS RISING was the first of Alyssa’s Warriors of Poseidon novels for Berkley Publishing, and was featured on the cover of the March, 2007, issue of Romantic Times BOOKClub magazine! Additionally, it rocked the bestseller lists, hitting the Waldenbooks, Borders, Barnes and Noble, Bookscan, and the prestigious USA Today bestseller lists! ATLANTIS AWAKENING came along several months together and did the same thing – only better!! And then her anthology SHIFTER, with authors Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, and Virginia Kantra, spent three weeks on the prestigious New York Times bestseller list!

Her publisher was thrilled, her family was thrilled (they could eat!), her dogs were thrilled (bacon!!). Now she’s happily writing her fingers off, deep in the world of Atlantis, the Warriors of Poseidon, and a new exciting group of allies (??), the Fae.

Alyssa has long been an avid fan of all things Atlantis, supernatural, and in any way pertaining to lost civilizations. When she was six, she told her mother that she would discover Atlantis one day—and now she has!

In 2006, Alyssa (writing as Alesia) was awarded the Romance Writers of America’s RITA® award. The RITA is the highest award of excellence in the genre of romance fiction. If we can get this new website on track, you’ll see a picture on your right of Alyssa with her agent and editor the night she won the RITA® award.

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The Monster Within by Kelly Hashway-Cover Reveal

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The Monster Within by Kelly Hashway-Cover Reveal

The Monster Within

THE MONSTER WITHIN
By Kelly Hashway

Title: The Monster Within
Author: Kelly Hashway
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
ISBN: 978-1-937053-85-7
Release Date: 4/7/2014
Formats: Paper, e-book

The moment seventeen-year-old Samantha Thompson crawls out of her grave, her second chance at life begins. She died of cancer with her long-time boyfriend, Ethan, by her side–a completely unfair shot at life.

But Ethan found a way to bring her back, like he promised he would. Only Sam came back wrong.

She’s now a monster that drains others’ lives to survive. And after she kills, she’s tortured by visions—glimpses into her victims would-have-been futures had she not killed them. Barely able to live with herself and trying to make things right, Sam ends up a pawn in a vicious game of payback within the local coven of witches.

But when the game reveals what Ethan had to do to save Sam, she must make a choice that will change all their lives forever.

About the Author Black and Orange

Kelly HashwayKelly writes for children of all ages from picture books up to young adult. She is proudly represented by Lauren Hammond of ADA Management. Kelly’s debut YA, TOUCH OF DEATH, releases January 15, 2013 through Spencer Hill Press.

Also look for Kelly’s other upcoming YA novels: STALKED BY DEATH (Spencer Hill Press, July 23, 2013), THE MONSTER WITHIN (Spencer Hill Press, April 2014), THE DARKNESS WITHIN (Spencer Hill Press, TBA), and INTO THE FIRE (Month9Books, spring 2014). Her debut MG series CURSE OF THE GRANVILLE FORTUNE releases fall 2014 through Month9Books.

Follow Kelly: Website / Twitter / Facebook / Goodreads

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AMAZON KINDLE Deal of the Day: Dark Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon $1.99 each ebook

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Kindle Amazon Deal of the Day: Dark Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon $1.99 each ebook

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TODAY ONLY-August 4, 2013

The KINDLE AMAZON Gold Box Deal of the Day: Over 20 fantasy e-novels for $1.99 each.

Heads up to everyone, to celebrate and prepare for the upcoming release of STYXX, Amazon has chosen Sherrilyn Kenyon’s DARK HUNTER series as their coveted Deal of the Day which means you can grab her DH ebook titles for $1.99 each. But it’s for one day only. Today, August 4, 2013

Click HERE for your Dark Hunter Gold Box Deal

NOTE: As always, please check the prices before ordering.

 

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Escaping Reality (The Secret Life of Amy Bensen) by Lisa Renee Jones-Release Day Blitz and Giveaway

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Escaping Reality (The Secret Life of Amy Bensen) by Lisa Renee Jones-Release Day Blitz and Giveaway

Release Day

ORDER LINKS: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk/ Smashwords / Barnes and Noble / KOBO

About The Book:

Infinite possibilities….
Infinite passion…..
Infinite danger….

His touch spirals through me, warm and sweet, wicked and hot. I shouldn’t trust him. I shouldn’t tell him my secrets. But how do I not when he is the reason I breathe? He is what I need.

At the young age of eighteen, tragedy and a dark secret force Lara to flee all she has known and loves to start a new life. Now years later, with a new identity as Amy, she’s finally dared to believe she is forgotten–even if she cannot forget. But just when she lets down her guard, the ghost’s of her past are quick to punish her, forcing her back on the run.

On a plane, struggling to face the devastation of losing everything again and starting over, Amy meets Liam Stone, a darkly entrancing recluse billionaire, who is also a brilliant, and famous, prodigy architect. A man who knows what he wants and goes after it. And what he wants is Amy. Refusing to take “no” as an answer, he sweeps her into a passionate affair, pushing her to her erotic limits. He wants to possess her. He makes her want to be possessed. Liam demands everything from her, accepting nothing less. But what if she is too devastated by tragedy to know when he wants more than she should give? And what if there is more to Liam than meets the eyes

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About The Author

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 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT TRILOGY which has sold to more than ten countries for translation with negotiations in process for more, and has now been optioned by STARZ Network for a cable television show, to be produced by Suzanne Todd (Alice in Wonderland).

Since beginning her publishing career in 2007, Lisa has published more than 30 books with publishers such as Simon and Schuster, Avon, Kensington, Harlequin, NAL, Berkley and Elloras Cave, as well as crafting a successful indie career. Booklist says that Jones suspense truly sizzles with an energy similar to FBI tales with a paranormal twist by Julie Garwood or Suzanne Brockmann.

Prior to publishing, Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by Dallas Women Magazine. In 1998 LRJ was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.

Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on twitter and facebook daily

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Click HERE for our review of ESCAPING REALITY

Click HERE for a chance to WIN an e-copy of ESCAPING REALITY by Lisa Renee Jones

Click HERE for a chance to WIN a signed copy of IF I WERE YOU (Inside Out #1) by Lisa Renee Jones

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As a special release day promotion, Lisa is offering a TOTE BAG to one lucky commenter at The Reading Cafe.

INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY

Lisa Renee Tote Bag

1. Please register using the log in at the top of the page or by using one of the social log-ins.

2. If you are using a social log-in, please post your email address with your comment

3. Giveaway runs from July 22 to July 25, 2013

4. Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY.

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Cover Reveal-TORN (Connections #2) by Kim Karr

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Cover Reveal-Torn (The Connections Series #2) by Kim Karr

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Title: TORN (Connections #2)

Release date: October 1, 2013

Rock star River Wilde brought Dahlia London back from the brink of hopelessness with his unwavering love and devotion. But their entwined history is about to test the strength of that love…

Dahlia was certain she had found true love and met her ‘Once in a Lifetime’ when she reconnected with River. But Dahlia’s world comes crashing down when someone from her past resurfaces, and all of River’s carefully hidden secrets are exposed.

River wants to show Dahlia that life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about dancing in the rain! But how many times can one broken heart be mended? Will River and Dahlia be able to face the turmoil together or will they be torn apart?

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GOODREADS LINK: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17386062-torn

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Connected

Click HERE for our review of CONNECTED

ABOUT THE BOOK: Released May 7, 2013

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What if a ‘Once in a Lifetime’ could happen twice?

Suffering from a past full of tragedy, Dahlia London’s soul has been left completely shattered. Happily ever after is a far cry from reality in her world. But, when she is reconnected with her past, the bonds that form are irrefutable.

When River Wilde, lead singer of The Wilde Ones, comes back into Dahlia’s life, the intensity that fires their relationship combined with underlying feelings that have never died lead her to believe she has met her soulmate.

Struggling with confusion as old connections fade and new ones begin, Dahlia’s grief begins to lift–but guilt remains. River wants to be the one to mend all that is torn within her.

But with a past that is never really gone, can their future survive?

 

Kim Karr logoABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kim Karr

I live in Florida with my husband and four kids. I’ve always had a love for reading books and writing. Being an English major in college, I wanted to teach at the college level but that was not to be. I went on to receive an MBA and became a project manager until quitting to raise my family. I currently work part-time with my husband and full-time embracing one of my biggest passions—writing.

I wear a lot of hats! Writer, book-lover, wife, soccer-mom, taxi driver, and the all around go-to person of the family. However, I always find time to read. One of my favorite family outings use to be taking my kids to the bookstore or the library. Today, my oldest child is in college and my twins are juniors so they no longer go with me on these outings. And although I don’t need to go to the actual store anymore because I have the greatest device ever invented—a Kindle, I still do. There’s nothing like a paperback. So now my four year old and I make dates out of going to the bookstore–it’s time I love and cherish.

I like to believe in soulmates, kindred spirits, true friends, and Happily-Ever-Afters. I love to drink champagne, listen to music, and hopes to always stay young at heart. 

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Meet Me At The Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan-Sugary Sweet Spotlight and Giveaway

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Meet Me At The Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan-Sugary Sweet Spotlight and Giveaway

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The Meet Me at the Cupcake Café Sugary Sweet Spotlight!

It is no wonder that the flirty and frothy food-themed novel, Meet Me at the Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan is an international success: with relatable characters and scrumptious recipes at the start of each chapter, Meet Me at the Cupcake Café is pure delight to women’s fiction readers everywhere. This summer, Colgan is bringing her hilarious and heartfelt stories—with a dash of deliciousness—to the United States! To celebrate, Sourcebooks is giving away copies of this book ALL MONTH LONG!

Each day this month, look for opportunities to win a print copy of Meet Me at the Cupcake Café with bloggers all over the book blogging community. Additionally, there will be a few guest blogs and interviews with Jenny sprinkled throughout—a great way to get to know a new author!

Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 2, 2013

Baking is in Issy Randall’s blood. Growing up above her grandfather’s bakery taught Issy that a delicious pastry could make any day better. So when she’s laid off from her desk job—by the man she thought was her boyfriend, no less—Issy knows now is the time to start her own little café.

Armed with her grandfather’s tried and true recipes, as well as her own new dishes, Issy’s new dream job should be a piece-of-cake, right? But managing a café, delivering products on time and trying to have a new love life aren’t exactly going as Issy planned. And when her ex comes back into the picture, perhaps with his own motives, Issy’s search for the perfect pastry and a groundbreaking idea to save her café are much more than she bargained for…

About The Author

Jenny ColganABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jenny Colgan was a fussy eater as a child and didn’t even begin to learn to cook until she was 21, when her then boyfriend tried to teach her a few basics purely out of exasperation. While she is now able to make a variety of good, wholesome food for her family, she still can’t make scones. A former columnist for The Guardian, Jenny contributes regularly to national BBC radio and is the bestselling author of more than eleven novels, including The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris (coming out in the US in early 2014). She is married with three children and lives in London and France. For more information, please visit http://www.jennycolgan.com/ and follow her on Twitter, @JennyColgan.

 

Blog Tour Schedule

 

 

 

 

7/1 Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell
7/2 Celtic Lady’s Reviews
7/3 Books-N-Kisses
7/3 Chick Lit Central INTERVIEW
7/4 A Bookworm’s World
7/5 Delighted Reader

7/8 Beth Fish Reads
7/9 Booking Mama
7/9 The Bookish Dame INTERVIEW
7/10 The Book Binge
7/11 Simply Ali
7/12 Debbie’s Book Bag

7/15 The Bookish Babe
7/16 The Reading Café
7/17 Book Hounds
7/17 Cocktails and Books INTERVIEW
7/18 Peeking Between the Pages
7/18 Fresh Fiction GUEST BLOG
7/19 Jenny Loves to Read
7/19 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

7/22 Anna’s Book Blog
7/23 Ramblings from This Chick
7/24 Books and Quilts
7/24 A Bookish Affair
7/25 Broken TeePee
7/26 Thoughts in Progress

7/29 Books and Needlepoint
7/30 The Reading Reviewer
7/31 Reading Between the Wines

BONUS GIVEAWAYS IN AUGUST!!!

8/1 Book of Secrets
8/2 Luxury Reading

8/5 Radiant Light
8/6 Ruby’s Reads
8/7 Caffeinated Book Review
8/8 The Romance Dish
8/9 My Book Addiction and More

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Sourcebooks and Jenny Colgan are offering a papercopy of MEET ME AT THE CUPCAKE CAFE at every tour stop throughout the month long promotion. Stop by each tour stop and enter for your chance to WIN a copy.

Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe 21. Please register using the log-in at the top of the page or by using one of the social log-ins.

2. If you are using a social log-in, please post your email address with your comment

3. Please tell us-WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BAKED GOOD?

4. Giveaway open to USA and CANADA only

5. Giveaway runs from July 16 to July 30, 2013

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