Cover Reveal for Playing Defense (Corrigan Falls Raiders #2) by Cate Cameron

Swoony hockey players?  SCORE!

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Playing Defense (Corrigan Falls Raiders #2)
by Cate Cameron

presented by Entanged Teen Crush!

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This Entangled Teen Crush book contains adult language, swoon-worthy kisses, and sexy hockey players. It may cause you to watch a hockey game...or ten.

Sixteen-year-old Claudia Waring has never kissed a boy. Never been popular. Never been to a hockey game. All that’s about to change. Assigned to tutor Chris Winslow, a prank-loving, gorgeous hockey player, Claudia’s perfectly planned life immediately veers off course. And she kind of likes it. But as fun as Chris is, she knows she'll never fit in his world.

After his latest prank lands him in hot water, Chris has to get serious about school or lose hockey. Not an easy thing for someone as carefree as the defenseman. The biggest problem, though, is how much he wants to help his cute, buttoned-up tutor loosen up a little. But while confidence has never been a problem for him, around Claudia, Chris is all nerves. Why would a girl as smart as her ever fall for a jock like him?

Playing Defense (Corrigan Falls Raiders #2) by Cate Cameron
Publication Date: March 14, 2016
Publisher: Entangled Teen Crush

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OTHER BOOK(s) IN THE SERIES:

The hometown hockey hero won’t know what hit him…

Karen Webber is in small-town hell. After her mother’s death, she moved to Corrigan Falls to live with strangers—her dad and his perfect, shiny new family—and there doesn’t seem to be room for a city girl with a chip on her shoulder. The only person who makes her feel like a real human being is Tyler MacDonald.

But Karen isn’t interested in starting something with a player. And that’s all she keeps hearing about Tyler.

Corrigan Falls is a hockey town, and Tyler’s the star player. But the viselike pressure from his father and his agent are sending him dangerously close to the edge. All people see is hockey—except Karen. Now they’ve managed to find something in each other that they both desperately need. And for the first time, Tyler is playing for keeps…

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Cate Cameron grew up in the city but moved to the country in her mid-twenties and isn’t looking back. Most of her writing deals with people living and loving in small towns or right out in the sticks—when there aren’t entertainment options on every corner, other people get a lot more  interesting!

She likes to write stories about real people struggling with real issues. YA, NA, or contemporary  romance, her books are connected by their emphasis on subtle humor and characters who are trying to do the right thing, even when it would be a lot easier to do something wrong.

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BOOK BLAST--All the Darkness by Lo-arna Green #DarknessBlast

How do we convince ourselves we deserve happiness?

Genre: New Adult Romance

Publication Date: January 7, 2016

Series: All the Colors #2

Nate knew a life of colour when he had Stella by his side.

Now she's gone, her life cut short, he sinks deep into darkness when he discovers who is responsible.

He leaves town and leads a quiet life keeping to himself, not feeling he deserves anything more than just merely existing, in all the darkness.​

Edie is trapped in her life, made prisoner by those who are meant to love and protect her.

She is drowning in a quicksand she can't breathe in. She's lost her voice, her strength, her self-esteem.

When these two cross paths, they'll both wonder if they deserve happiness. Can they make their way out of the darkness and to happiness with each other?

How do we convince ourselves we deserve happiness? How do we live with the dark acts we have committed?

All the Darkness explores the parts of our minds

 we try to keep hidden, even from ourselves.

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EXCERPT:

She wriggles underneath me while I tickle her sides. Tickling Edie is worth it just to hear the sound of her rich laughter and I get to touch her without preamble, even though this is the sole time I have attempted it. I wish I had done it before now. Her shirt has ridden up ever so slightly and my fingers graze her warm skin lightly. I suppress a groan.

This woman is killing me.

She starts to make a choking noise and I back off, only with my hands. I'm not moving away from her. Not yet.

"How did that happen?" she asks once she has some air circulating back into her lungs.

"You took the last corn chip. That's not on," I say seriously but she laughs anyway.

I've come to rely on our hang outs. I don't know what I'd do without her now. We do this every weekend. Even during the week.

We are like a couple. A couple that doesn't touch.

Except for now.

My skin is on fire. My heart beats rapidly in my eardrums.

The smile slowly vanishes from her face and she swallows audibly.

"Nate . . ." She says my name on a whisper and I close my eyes against the sound.

It does something to me.

Hearing my name said like that—like I make her breathless—coming from those full, ruby lips.

It does things to me I'm not sure I want to experience again. Caring makes you vulnerable. Love brings heartache. But now that it's started, I'm powerless to stop it. I'm not even sure I want to anymore.

Her hot fingertips are against me, digging into my skin.

"Fuck." Before I can think up any words to follow, I lower my head and gently press my lips against hers. She shudders beneath me, her lips move against mine tentatively before she opens her mouth to grant me further access.

The moment my tongue touches hers; tingles shoot from my hair right down to my toes. My hands find hers and I loop my fingers through the spaces between her fingers. She whimpers and it undoes me.

This girl fucking undoes me.

She deserves to be cherished and protected.

It isn't fair on her to flee one scumbag only to end up with another.

I pull myself away from her, even when every damn part of me screams in protest and I stand, backing away.

She looks dazed, then confused. Confusion drains away slowly and then her face is drowning with hurt.

I look at her. I take every inch of her in. I see her beautiful soul beyond her watery eyes and I shake. I shake for her and I shake for me.

"I'm not a good man Edie," I confess. Hating the way the words feel coming out of my mouth but knowing I owe it to her to be honest. "The stains run deep." 

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SNEAK PEEK: The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead--5*

Title: The Glittering Court
Series: Glittering Court #1
Author: Richelle Mead
Genre: YA Fantasy Romance

Rating: * * * * *

Publishers: Razorbill 

(Apr 5, 2016)

Hardback: 416 pages

ISBN: 978-1595148414

FTC Disclosure: Sneak Peek provided by the publisher via Netgalley

A dazzling, romantic fantasy series set in a mix of Elizabethan and frontier worlds from Richelle Mead, #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy.

Big and sweeping, spanning the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court. 
Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies who appear destined for powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court. 
When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide’s deception. Complications soon arise—first, as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and later, when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor. 
But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalize the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly uncharted lands. . . .

All I can say is holy freaking WOW! I got the wonderful opportunity to read the first 11 chapters of this fabulous first book in what is going to be a fabulous new series. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Net Galley! Awesome! simply awesome! 
I'm usually not real fond of fantasy based books but this one was by Richelle Mead so I thought what the heck, her books are always entertaining and it'll be a short read so go for it. Now, I'm pissed cause I've got to wait another month and a half before I can actually purchase this book. 
The world that Mead has built is wonderful (as always) and I can't wait to see what Adoria is like now that Adelaide has finished her training to become a "lady" and has become the "diamond" in this Glittering Court. For a while there I was afraid the whole proposition was a hoax and they were simply being trained to work in a brothel but it appears to be on the up and up.  If you'd like the chance to read the first 11 chapters too -go here and enjoy. Then go right to your favorite bookseller and add this to your pre-order cause once you start it you won't be able to resist.  Don't wait as I'm not sure how long this will be available on Mead's website.

Cover Reveal Giveaway--Proposals and Poison by Rachelle J. Christensen –

Proposals and Poison, Wedding Planner Mysteries book #3 Rachelle J. Christensen

“Cozy mystery meets romantic comedy in this fabulous, fast-paced story.”
Cami Checketts author of The Resilient One, A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance

Love can be a very dangerous thing.
At least it seems that way to Adri Pyper, the premier wedding planner in Sun Valley, Idaho. When one of her clients dies mysteriously, Adri takes the advice of the local detective and swears she will stay out of the investigation . . . this time. Luke Stetson's involvement in the case, along with the possibility of a kiss between the two, should be enough incentive to keep Adri out of trouble. But when a dog-themed wedding is almost ruined by a suspect, Adri and her assistant, Lorea, are thrust into private eye mode. When poison enters the picture, even a reluctant sleuth can’t steer clear of danger.



“Packed with danger and romance, intrigue and entertainment, Rachelle Christensen's Wedding Planner series is romantic suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night!”
--Maria Hoagland, Author of The ReModel Marriage (Romance Renovations series)



Author Rachelle J. Christensen
Rachelle is a mother of five who writes mystery/suspense, nonfiction, and women’s fiction. She solves the case of the missing shoe on a daily basis. She enjoys raising chickens and laughing with her husband. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in psychology and a minor in music.
Rachelle is the award-winning author of ten books, including The Soldier’s Bride (a Kindle Scout Selection), Wrong Number, Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things, What Every 6th Grader Needs to Know, and Christmas Kisses: An Echo Ridge Anthology. Her novella, “Silver Cascade Secrets,” was included in the Rone Award–winning Timeless Romance Anthology, Fall Collection.

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“Mystery, suspense, murder and romance all intriguingly tied together in one very fun walk-down-the-aisle cozy mystery!”—Shauna Wheelwright, reviewer

“I love a great mystery that keeps my interest and keeps the pages turning. I loved the Hawaiian setting, that was a character on its own. As the story progressed, I enjoyed where the author went with the mystery, doing a perfect job of planting the right amount of seeds to try to throw me off the trail of who the killer was.”—Mindy Holt, reviewer



Giveaway Details

$25 cash giveaway plus an ebook bundle of the Wedding Planner Mystery Books 1 & 2. (gifted via Amazon)

Ends 3/3/16

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Review-Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti-5 *

Title: Mercury Striking
Series: Scorpius Syndrome

Author: Rebecca Zanetti

Genre: Post-apocalyptic Romance

Rating: * * * * *

Publishers: Zebra

(Jan 26, 2016)

Paperback: 384  pages

ISBN: 978-1420137941

FTC Disclosure: ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley

With nothing but rumors to lead her, Lynne Harmony has trekked across a nightmare landscape to find one man—a mysterious, damaged legend who protects the weak and leads the strong. He’s more than muscle and firepower—and in post-plague L.A., he’s her only hope. As the one woman who could cure the disease, Lynne is the single most volatile—and vulnerable—creature in this new and ruthless world. But face to face with Jax Mercury…
 
Danger has never looked quite so delicious…

I know it's only February, but I may have just read what could become my favorite book of 2016. It has been so long since I've read a book that captivated me as much as this juicy post-apocalyptic romance. This book has it all- adventure, suspense, sweet romance and mind blowing sex. The characters are so captivating and frequently had me laughing at their exchanges. I loved the storyline of how the virus started and actually found it quite believable. I think that is one of the scariest things about this book. Kudos to Zanetti for developing it along with the newest monsters on Earth- the Rippers. She did a marvelous job of melding the post-apocalyptic thriller and the sweeter romance story into a juicy total.
I had to force myself to put this book down and make it last more than one day simply because I did not want it to end. There is a second book coming out at the end of August but that's over six months away. It will feature Raze and Vivienne, characters you met in this book.

Scorpius Syndrome

1. Mercury Striking (2016)

2. Shadow Falling (Aug 30,2016)

3. Justice Syndrome (TBA)