Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Dragon Rising: Book Tour

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Dragon Rising
by Rachel E. Fisher
YA Dystopian


In his freshman year at Columbia University, future journalist Asher Grey is forced to face his darkest demons when the world falls to pieces. A champion Tai Chi swordsman, he will be tested to his limits just to survive. With a heavy heart and swift hand, he must reach deep inside himself to discover what it means to be a Dragon.


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Asher awoke to a scream and sat straight up, nearly braining himself on the pipes above. Ducking just in time, he swiveled, seeking the source of the sound.

“No, please! You can have me, just let Cassie go!”

A woman’s cries floated up from below. Disoriented, he shook his head, recalling that he’d crawled to the rafters seeking a safe sleep. He peered down through the metal grate and sucked in his breath. An older woman with greybleeding from her salon-blonde stood shielding a young girl, her arms wide.

“No, Mama!” the girl whimpered. 

Even from a distance Asher could see the slick of tears on the girl’s cheeks and he shivered.

The man in black didn’t seem so moved. He circled the women, clearly enjoying the way the mother circled as well, keeping her chick at her back. She was nothing special, Asher thought, just another mom in terrible jeans, but her bravery made his heart thump in his chest. Because she was staring down the barrel of a sawed-off shotgun with more determination than he’d seen in the eyes of trained soldiers.





The Eden's Root Trilogy


                  Emergence (Eden's Root Trilogy #3)
(Eden's Root Trilogy #1)      (Eden's Root Trilogy #2)      (Eden's Root Trilogy #3)
                    



About Rachel Fisher



I am a wife and entrepreneur living and working in Florida. I am also a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, where I majored in Biology. It was always my assumption that I would end up making research my life. Though it did not work out that way in the end, my passion for Biology remains intact.



I have always loved biology-based science-fiction and the young adult genre. It is in this vein that I offer my work.





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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Grand Finale! The Better Man!

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We're blitzing the GRAND FINALE for
The Better Man by Amy Vastine!

The Better Man, which is the beginning of the new Chicago Sisters Series, is set in the busy city of Chicago, but is full of family, friendship, and love. It's also from the clean romance Heartwarming line of books from Harlequin.



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Launch - Intro and Excerpt
The Better Man is the first book in the Chicago Sisters Series, which introduces us to the three Everhart sisters, Lucy, Kendall, and Emma. All three sisters live in the Lincoln Park area, and even though the story has a big city backdrop, the focus is still on family and community. These sisters always have one another’s backs, even though they couldn’t be any different...

Colorimetry - Guest Post
In The Better Man, the heroine of the story is an interior designer. This profession was born out of my love of all things HGTV, of course. I think I can lose whole days to that channel. I love all the shows about surprise makeovers and house flippings, but my favorite is Property Brothers...

The Written Adventure - Guest Post
Kendall Montgomery is the middle sister and the heroine of The Better Man. Her sisters are always there for her, even if they drive her a little crazy sometimes.... Despite their different views on life, Lucy and Emma never fail to support their sister through the toughest times of her life...

Kendall is facing reality now. She's a very talented and gifted designer and artist and is now able to use those abilities to make a living. Based off of her life experiences and relationships, she's a little gun-shy, with good reason. I loved watching her evolve. Being a mother isn't easy and doing what's best for your kids isn't always easy, either, but, as Kendall learns, the hard things are often the most rewarding.

Today I thought I would introduce you to Max, the hero. In my mind, Max always looked like and had similar personality traits as the character Ryan Gosling played in the movie Crazy, Stupid, Love. Easy on the eyes, charisma and charm, and let’s not forget great fashion sense. Max is always well put together and did I mention he often has a five o’clock shadow? I love a guy with a little scruff!..

This story is so sweet! I love the characters, and can't wait to read more books about Kendall's sisters. Amy has definitely become one of my new favorite authors!

The hero in The Better Man is new to Chicago. Max has recently moved there from Los Angeles. To help a guy out, I thought I would suggest a few romantic spots in the Windy City that he or anyone here for a visit might want to consider...

SBM Book Obsession - Excerpt
“Trevor’s been gone just over a year,” she said wearily. The anniversary of his death had led to Simon’s regression. It seemed every time Kendall thought they were making some good progress, something would set him back. She was not going to give her son another reason to worry. “Simon does not need to see me running around with men on dates. He needs me home. He needs to know I’m not ever going to leave him.”
His father had left. His father had left them both.

“Avoiding a date here and there isn’t going to make him better.”


“Nana!” Simon burst into the foyer, his drawing clenched in his hand. “You won’t believe it! You’ll never believe who we saw today!”
Kendall gave her mother an apologetic grimace, but Nana was too startled by Simon’s verbosity to notice. “Who? Who did you see?” she asked, crouching down to his level. He handed her the picture he’d drawn.
“My dad! We saw my dad right down the street!”
Kelly P's Blog - Guest Post
In the story, a young widow and mother is hired to remodel a restaurant managed by a man who happens to look exactly like her dead husband. It’s a messy romance but one that I hope wins your hearts...

And the twist. Which I refuse to ruin for you. But let me just say, Amy. Well flipping done, my friend. Because you know I love stuff like this. And the way you wove this tale, and took me along for the ride, quite willingly, I might add . . . and revealed everything just the way it was supposed to be revealed, at the exact time it needed to be revealed . . . made me smile so big. I just love the way my heart was happy for (almost) everyone, in the end.

He mirrored her movement to keep her from escaping and put a hand on her arm when she tried once more to move around him. It was the first time he’d touched her since their disastrous introduction. Kendall couldn’t stop the déjà vu that it prompted. The last time she saw Trevor alive, she’d been storming away and he’d tried to stop her. The memory jolted through her like an electrical shock.
“I’m not going anywhere,” Max said firmly. “I will be here. Every day. Whether you want me here or not.”
The relationship between Max and Kendall grows slowly and as it does, we learn more back history about them both.  The unfolding process was well written.  Max and Kendall struggle separately and they struggle together.  Of course, my favorite bits are when they support each other.

Deal Sharing Aunt - Excerpt
The three of them got busy painting and embellishing the costume. Their collective laughter created a lightness Kendall hadn’t felt in a long time. Seeing Simon act like a normal six-year-old freed her from the year’s worth of guilt and worry she’d been carrying around. This wasn’t like having Trevor around. It was better.


There are a couple of things about the book that truly stand out as dynamic stylistic characteristics. For one thing, the author switched back and forth between the man’s and women’s perspective. Not all authors have the knack for doing that, but this author does. I also appreciate the fact that the author introduces a child who is grieving the death of his father in a unique way. I found that to be a realistic element that will connect with others who have been in that position.

Southern Chelle - Review
I love books like this that grip you and you don’t want to put them down! (This was a book that did that.) The Better Man seemed to have a different storyline than any other book that I have ever read. It was extremely refreshing to read totally new content.

First time ever reading from this author and was completely impressed. Her work is well written and easy to follow. This particular storyline is heart grabbing.

Bookworm Lisa - Review
I am enjoying this story.  Two separate people, each with a child with a need to be parented.
 
The hard obstacle to overcome is that Max look like Kendall's deceased  husband, It lends a unique situation to the story... 

Reader Girls - Excerpt
“Winner!” Max jumped her last checker and threw his hands up in the air, victorious. “I’m pretty sure you cheated,” Kendall mumbled.
“Don’t be a sore loser.”
“I’m not, but I was killing you. Your massive comeback is fishy, admit it.”
Max’s mouth dropped open. “That is a lie. There was nothing fishy about my comeback. You opened up that side for my guy to get through!”                                  
“Are you going to give Max kisses because he won?” Simon asked, completely putting an end to their playful argument.

My Life, Loves and Passion - Review & Excerpt
“It’s better that you rip the Max Band-Aid off now rather than later,” Lucy said while they cooked. “Simon will get over it. So will you. It’s always better to be the one who walked away instead of the one left behind.”



“Which one were you again?” Kendall asked, recognizing that Lucy’s guard was down.



“Ha-ha. I’ve been both. At the same time,” she added. “Now, stop making this about me.”


I Am A Reader - Guest Post
At the heart of the story is Kendall and Simon, a mother and son who are both still grieving the loss of their husband/father. Kendall struggles with how to help ease her son’s anxiety after his father’s death. Feeling helpless is something to which all parents can relate. Kendall is sensitive to her son’s needs and has to find a way to balance what he wants with what he needs. It’s not always so easy to distinguish between the two...

Lola's Reviews - Review
I really enjoyed this story, it had some really sad and some really happy moments. The characters where what made this book shine, they all had a past, personality and motives, even the side characters. This book has a fun and quirky cast of characters and I enjoyed seeing them interact with each other.


Wishful Endings - Review
The Better Man was quite an original story and one I haven't read before in this genre. The leading man looks almost exactly like the heroine's dead husband and this causes all sort of issues because they have to work together. Sparks definitely fly, both good and bad, but the author kept a great balance between heavier issues (such as Kendall's son who has become mostly mute as a way to deal with his father's death), humor, and then those sweet romantic moments.

The Better Man (Chicago Sisters)The Better Man
by Amy Vastine
Adult Romance 
Harlequin Heartwarming
January 1st 2014


Kendall Montgomery's six-year-old son has barely spoken in the past year, locked in his world of silent grief. Then one day, he spots his dead father across a crowded street.



Max Jordan moved to Chicago to be closer to his own son and prove he can be a better father than his deadbeat dad. His striking resemblance to Kendall's husband and his track record with fatherhood make her determined to keep her distance…until Max helps her little boy come out of his shell. But can she trust him with their future? How can she be sure he won't take off just when they need him most?



Amy Vastine has been plotting stories in her head for as long as she can remember. An eternal optimist, she studied social work, hoping to teach others how to find their silver lining. Now, she enjoys creating happily ever afters for all to read.

Amy lives outside Chicago with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, three fun-loving children, and their sweet but mischievous puppy dog.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Blood Island by Samantha Coville




Blood Island (The
Release Date: 2015
Cover Designed by: Najla Qamber Designs

Summary from Goodreads:
COMING SOON IN 2015,
THE SEQUEL TO BLOOD OATH:


With Elizabeth on the loose and Byron free to roam the halls of headquarters,
the Siren community is on edge, waiting for the impending first strike.

And it comes when three Elders are found dead after they go out for their
monthly hunt.

Now, for the protection of the soon to be heir to the throne, Raya and her
friends are sent to an unmarked island where Sirens walk in the sunlight
without fear. It's their island.

And it might just be the key to a dark plan.







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About the Author


Samantha Coville is an editor and literary critic at her website, Sammy the Bookworm. She’s been writing short stories for six years and has appeared in magazines, both in print and online. When she’s not doing something book related, she is singing in her church choir or enjoying one of the theme parks in her home state of Florida.


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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Beautiful Curse by Jen McConnel




Beautiful Curse
Release Date: December 2014
Swoon Romance

Summary from Goodreads:

Sixteen-year-old Mya Jones is cursed.

She is, hands down, the most beautiful creature on earth. But beauty can wound,
and Mya finds herself reviled and shunned by her peers. If there is even a
chance that she could start over, Mya longs to take it, no matter the risks.

So when the strange Mr. Merk offers her a new life away from home, Mya is
hesitant but hopeful. Only she didn't count on the mysterious Ross, or her
feelings for him.

BEAUTIFUL CURSE is a contemporary retelling of the myth of Psyche and Cupid.










About the Author

Jen McConnel first began writing poetry as a child. Since then, her words
have appeared in a variety of magazines and journals, including Sagewoman,
PanGaia, and The Storyteller (where she won the people’s choice 3rd place award
for her poem, “Luna”).

She is also a former reviewer for Voices of Youth Advocates (VOYA), and
proud member of SCBWI, NCWN, and SCWW.

A Michigander by birth, she now lives and writes in the beautiful state
of North Carolina. A graduate of Western Michigan University, she also
holds a MS in Library Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. When
she isn't crafting worlds of fiction, she teaches college writing composition
and yoga.

Once upon a time, she was a middle school teacher, a librarian, and a
bookseller, but those are stories for another time.


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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

One Wish Away by Kelley Lynn!



One Wish Away
Release Date: 11/11/14
Bloomsbury Spark


Book Summary:

Be careful what you wish for…

Lyra has always been ahead of the curve. Top of her class in school, a budding
astronomer, and with a best friend like Darren she barely has time to miss the
mother who abandoned her family years ago. She's too busy planning to follow in
her father's footsteps, and to become the youngest astronomer at Space
Exploration and Discovery.

When a star goes missing Lyra is determined to get to the bottom of it
only to discover her braniac dad is the mastermind of a top-secret
government experiment. They promise to build a perfect world, one galaxy at a
time, but with every tweak of the present, a bit more of the future starts to
crumble.

Lyra has to go undercover to reveal the truth and let humanity decide if
the consequences are worth more than wishing on a star.





About the Author

Eventually the day came when the voices in Kelley Lynn’s head were more
insistent then her engineering professor’s. So instead of turning to her
Thermodynamics book, Kelley brought up a blank page on her computer screen and
wrote. Somewhere along the way she became a Young Adult author.

Kelley was born and raised a Midwestern girl. She’s not afraid to sweat and
fills her free time with softball, soccer and volleyball. (Though you probably
don’t want her on your volleyball team.) She occasionally makes guest
appearances as a female vocalist for area bands. Music plays a large role in
her writing process as well as the characters and plot lines within her
stories.

You can find Kelley hanging out at her blog, titled in her name, as well as the
group blog she shares with her fellow critique partners, Falling for Fiction.
Kelley is a member of the Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

For Love and Country







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For Love and Country


When A Man Is Torn Between Honoring His Country And The Woman He Loves, The Best Option Might Be To Choose Both.


When Maggie du Woernig willfully ignores her parents’ admonitions and entangles herself with Nik Koenig, she is certain he’s the only man who will make her happy. Blind to Nik’s real intentions, she throws herself recklessly into a situation that could not only destroy her life but compromise the safety of her country.

Han Heinrich has resigned himself to working in the castle stables, mostly as an excuse to have contact each day with Maggie. His aspirations for a more fulfilling career seem fruitless, in spite of his father’s position as the duke’s highest advisor. But when Han learns about Maggie’s precarious situation, he is willing to sacrifice everything to protect the woman he loves, and to save the country he would die for. He only hopes that someday Maggie will forgive him.

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Praise for The Horstberg Saga:

I completely enjoyed this book. The character development is fantastic. The author has a great sense of emotional storytelling that wraps you into the story as if you know,and can fully relate to the characters. This is the kind of story that touches the heart and the spirit. Well done. I look forward to the next chapter in the Horstberg Saga.

This book kept me so interested, I had a hard time putting it down. Suspense, love without smut, emotions that so relate to everyday life. This author touched on it all. Such in depth understanding of human emotions with the characters.

Firstly, I loved that this was a VOLUME! And what a great story to really sink my teeth into and get settled in with for more than just one sitting!

Well written and thoroughly satisfying.



Author Elizabeth D. Michaels


Elizabeth D. Michaels began writing at the age of sixteen, immersing herself ever since in the lives created by her vivid imagination. Beyond her devotion to family and friends, writing has been her passion for nearly three decades. While she has more than fifty published novels under the name Anita Stansfield and is the recipient of many awards, she boldly declares The Horstberg Saga as the story she was born to write, with many volumes in the works. She is best known for her keen ability to explore the psychological depths of human nature, bringing her characters to life through the timeless struggles they face in the midst of exquisite dramas.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

The Better Man: Guest Post

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The Better Man (Chicago Sisters)The Better Man
by Amy Vastine
Adult Romance 
Harlequin Heartwarming
January 1st 2014


Kendall Montgomery's six-year-old son has barely spoken in the past year, locked in his world of silent grief. Then one day, he spots his dead father across a crowded street.



Max Jordan moved to Chicago to be closer to his own son and prove he can be a better father than his deadbeat dad. His striking resemblance to Kendall's husband and his track record with fatherhood make her determined to keep her distance…until Max helps her little boy come out of his shell. But can she trust him with their future? How can she be sure he won't take off just when they need him most?




Amy Vastine has been plotting stories in her head for as long as she can remember. An eternal optimist, she studied social work, hoping to teach others how to find their silver lining. Now, she enjoys creating happily ever afters for all to read.

Amy lives outside Chicago with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, three fun-loving children, and their sweet but mischievous puppy dog.



Guest Post by our Author:


Thank you so much for having me guest post on your blog today. I am so excited to be here. The Better Man is the first book in my Chicago Sisters series. Obviously, sisters play a big role in all three books. I’ve seen lots of inspirational quotes about sisters on Pinterest and on Goodreads. 

“Sisters are the perfect best friends.” 

“Being a sister is better than being a princess.” 

“A sister is worth a thousand friends.” 

All of these may be true, but my favorite sister quotes are the ones that make me laugh. 

“Sisters are like fat thighs. They stick together.” 

“Sister, always remember that if you fall, I will be there to pick you up. After I finish laughing.”

“I smile because you are my sister. I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it.”

Kendall Montgomery is the middle sister and the heroine of The Better Man. Her sisters are always there for her, even if they drive her a little crazy sometimes. Her younger sister, Emma, is a nurse who has lived somewhat of a charmed life. Everything always seems to go Emma’s way (until I get my hands on her, of course!) She tends to believe that everything that happens is part of some big plan and everything will work out in the end because everything always works out for her. Her optimism is helpful at times. Sometimes, Kendall needs the more rational sister to help her out. Lucy is the oldest of the Everhart family and the one who doesn’t believe in coincidence or fate. She believes things just happen and you deal with them as they come. There’s no cosmic plan, you simply need to learn how to roll with the punches. Lucy has taken a few punches in life, that’s for sure. 

Despite their different views on life, Lucy and Emma never fail to support their sister through the toughest times of her life. Wouldn’t we all love to have people like that in our lives? I have two brothers. No “real” sisters, but I have been blessed with some amazing women in my life. I have fabulous sister-in-laws. On my husband’s side of the family, myself and the wives of my husband’s brothers call ourselves “The Outlaws”. We’re the three troublemakers, giggling at Christmas about something wild that’s going on whenever our husbands’ big, boisterous family gets together. I have friends who I think of as sisters, amazing women who support me and comfort me when I’m having a rough day. Some live down the street, some across the country. All of them, I consider part of my family. 

What about you? Do you have a sister? Someone who treats you like a sister? What does being a sister mean to you? I’d love to hear what you think. 

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