Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Cover Reveal: Protecting my Hart by Danielle Wright




~Cover Reveal~
Protecting My Hart
Danielle Wright



Synopsis
Secrets can make you stronger.

Hartley Jackson knows this first hand.  Her secret is her strength and she will do anything she has to in order to protect it.  Leaving a life of violence and abuse is no hardship.  Leaving the only man she’s ever truly loved is harder than she could imagine.  But protecting her secret is more important than her happiness.

Secrets can kill you.

Slyde Cardoane is well aware that his secrets could end him.  Being in love with another man’s woman can cause serious problems.  Especially when that man is as powerful as James Dobson. Slyde knows that falling in love with Hartley wasn’t smart.  It jeopardizes his wellbeing and his perfectly balanced life of secrets.  Secrets that can ruin him and a mission that has been years in the making.  But he wouldn’t change his love for her, and he would do anything in his power to protect her.

When fate has its own plan and their carefully constructed lives are twisted together once again, Slyde is determined not to let history repeat itself. He has to protect Hartley from his other life, protect her from her past. It’s the only way to keep her safe. But, will she allow him to protect her heart?



When trust and love are built on secrets, one truth can shatter their existence – especially if that truth lands in the wrong hands.

 
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About the Author
 Danielle Wright was born in California, but lives in Colorado. The beach is her paradise. She enjoys reading when she’s not writing. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Danielle loves the idea that books can offer an escape from reality for a while and allow you to live in a new world even if it’s just for a couple of hours. To her books are magic, and she hopes her books offer the same, even if just for one other person. When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her attending classes, watching football, and hockey or listening to music. Danielle loves getting to know her readers so never be afraid to contact her!

Social Media Links
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Twitter:
@DeeWAuthor

Email:
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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Book 2 Loving Redemption by SM Stryker from the Second Chances Series

  
    Never having a family to call his own, Toby Mitchell was a child caught up in the foster system, always being shuffled from one home to the next. It wasn't until he was old enough to join the Marines that he found a home. While on a mission in Afghanistan, he sustained a job ending injury that forced him out of the only family he knew. If not for Beckett, he would’ve spiraled out of control. Raven Whitehorse, raised without a mother, has always felt that there was a conspiracy behind her mother's disappearance. Running away from home, at sixteen, to try to find her, the search hits a dead end.  Toby needs to locate his mother; the drug addicted woman that didn't care enough about her own child to seek the professional help she needed. He senses that without this, he can't move forward with a relationship with Raven. Raven wants the truth behind what happened the day her mother disappeared. Was she the scared teen that couldn’t handle the pressures of new motherhood, was she blackmailed to leave, or worse?  What secrets will they find, and how will that affect them?  http://tinyurl.com/o8nmvvm Amazon US http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010W8OW4O Amazon UK https://youtu.be/8aAhjJFouRg TRAILER 

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

A new series by Sara Schoen The Guarded Secrets Series Book 1 Suicide Mission

✦¸.•*´¨✦¸.•*¨Suicide Mission✦¸.•*´¨✦¸.•*¨



Sara Schoen
Limitless Publishing
Releases June, 21st 2015

Synopsis:


Sara Night lost her family three years ago in a car crash…
She tried to continue living a normal life, going to school, spending time with friends, and even trying to be a part of the family that took her in. She had almost gotten the hang of it, and moved past the suicide attempt.
Almost. 
Then she was torn away from her new family, her old life, and thrown into a world of guns, knifes, criminals, and where every mistake could get her killed. She was needed for what seems like an easy in-then-out mission.
That was until she got caught.
Sara then had to form an uneasy alliance with a cartel member to escape, which reveals her family’s car crash wasn’t an accident after all.
Is her new life worth more to her than revenge? 
Or will she die trying to figure out why her family was targeted?


Interview with the author

1. Tell us a little about your book.
Suicide Mission is about a girl coming from her hardships to make something of her life. It will be slow at times, and I know that will be a big complaint from readers, but I can't help it. It's her life, and that's what happens. It can't be action, and fighting right from the start, you need a story for why she's even considering it and risking her life. Without it, the book has little to say.

2. Who is your favorite part about writing? Least favorite?
Sara: My favorite part is to tell a story. I’m not only creating an escape for someone else, but I’m telling them a story with characters that hopefully feel like their best friends, because they are my friends and I. I can also point out a lot that’s happening to teens/in the world and have people relate to it or even change their mind on the topic. It’s like they get to know me through my work. My least favorite part, is that I think about how many chapters my stories will have and I get discouraged. It’s a lot of time that may mean nothing in the long run.

3. You're a very young author, can you tell us about that?
I published at nineteen with a story I wrote in high school, Amber Alert. It could definitely use a revamp since I have grown a lot since then, and I have Limitless to thank for that. They gave me the break I needed, and after hearing just so many "no" or "we can't accept your manuscript at this time" you get discouraged. They gave me a chance, and I think it's gone wonderfully. I've improved remarkably, more than I could ever imagine thanks to my editor, who teaches me as we go, and my writing partner, Taylor, who helps me improve with every story we work on. We work together to help each other, and so far we've accomplished so much since publishing. In under a year I've published seven books with Limitless, and have a five book series coming out with them. The first of which releases July 21st, Suicide Mission, the first book in the Guarded Secrets series. 
4. If you could choose what one message that a reader takes away from reading your book, what would it be?
I would want them to take away that your actions have consequences, it’s not always about what you want, and eventually you will have to think of others. It's something as small as being friendly that will save someone, and you don't know that until they live to tell you the tale. Suicide is a killer, and being a friend can save someone. My friends helped me, and you can help someone else.

5. Imagine a world where everyone wears a t-shirt that says something about who they are as a human being, i.e. “Doesn’t play well with others” or “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had coffee.” What would yours say?
 
Mine would be“I don’t give a f*ck. I’m going to be me and say what’s on my mind.” Don't do what I do, you'll lose friends (haha).
6. Who has been your biggest supporter in your writing?
My biggest support has been Taylor and our friend, Avery. She was the one that encouraged me to write, then when the books got popular online to publish it. Avery is the biggest cheerleader, she encourages me and inspires me. They tell everyone about my books, and thunderclaps, they’re amazing. My family supports me by buying books and reading them, I think my sister has read more this year than ever in her life. She’s read the entire Amber Alert series, Bad Publicity, The Dying Game, Waking up blank and everyone in my family is excited for the Guarded Secret series.

8. What writer do you admire the most and why?
I admire JK Rowling, she made a world for her readers. Everyone that read the books or watched the movies knew and went to Hogwarts with the characters. That’s just amazing to me! To touch the lives of literally thousands and thousands of people, and for her to do that is mind blowing and utterly amazing!

9. If you had only one book to read for the rest of your life what would it be?
I’d read a book on developing character traits and characters so I could continue to improve my writing as I do now with reading other published books. If I couldn’t do that I’d read a book that has multiple books in one. (HA Loophole!)

10. Favorite quote about writing, life or otherwise:
“I made the decision to not listen to the small mean voice that was telling me I wasn’t good enough. I decided to keep believing in myself no matter what.” -Rachel Platten



 

Friday, June 26, 2015

Strangers for The Night by CJ Fallowfield (For the Night book #1)


 



 

 
 
 
 

Strangers for the Night (For the Night #1)
Free on all Amazon sites from June 26-30th, 2015!!!

Go meet Logan Steele and follow his "adventures" ;-)

Disclaimer: graphic sexual scenes and book about sex!





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Loooooong time

Sorry I have been MIA on here. School takes up a great deal of time. I do try to be active on the Inside the Book Bistro Facebook page. Make sure to stop by!

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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Hooking Hannh by Cindy Carr & Cassandra Carr Review Tour


Hooking Hannah
by Cassandra Carr and Cynthia Carr
Genre: Sports Romance



Watching her twin sister deal with being a hockey wife putting up with moves across the country and injuries has made Hannah Howard determined not to date hockey players. Ever. When she’s introduced to gorgeous center Scott Richards after an all-star game, though, her resolution is tested. She's pushed into going out with him afterward, but as their chemistry rockets off the charts that night, Hannah begins to wonder if her hands off hockey players rule is about to go up in smoke.
Scott, a star playing for New York, is tired of puck bunnies and playing the field and longs for that home and family stuff he’s heard about. When he spots stunning Hannah across the room, those visions start solidifying in his head and he becomes determined to win her over, using his best techniques both in and out of bed to snag her for his future. Hannah's reticence means some fancy footwork, though, and not the kind he’s used to on the ice.
Now Hannah must decide if Scott is worth the worry and uncertainty that comes with dating a player. Scott, for his part, needs to go after the most important goal of his life: making Hannah his forever.


Cassandra Carr is a multi-award winning romance writer. When not writing she enjoys watching hockey and hanging out online. Cassandra's books have won numerous "Best Book Of" awards and her novella Unexpected Top was nominated in the E-book Erotic Romance category of RT's Reviewers' Choice Awards.

She thinks the best part of being a writer is penning stories about love and sex while most others struggle with commutes, micro-managing bosses and cranky co-workers.


 
 
My Review:
I really enjoyed this book! It has become one of my favorite novellas. Hannah and Scott have great chemistry and character development for such a quick read. :-)
 
Scott is a sweet, charismatic male lead who is not afraid to go after what he wants.
 
Hannah is the girl you love and are routing for a happy ending. She cares about her family and is a fantastic heroine.
 
Hannah and Scott's love story starts when he spots her after a hockey game she attended with her sister. There is a pull between them that he cannot shake and does not want to lose out on.
 
I loved this novella and the characters. I hope there is a full length or another novella follow up because I fell in love with Hannah and Scott. 


Sunday, February 22, 2015

The Dying Game by Taylor Henderson and Sara Schoen

Here is a quick teaser for you all on The Dying Game by Taylor  Henderson and Sara Schoen.
I'm really intrigued by this book and cannot wait to read and review it :-)

 
 
Book Excerpt:
“How did you get trapped down here?” I asked as everyone took a seat to get a moment of much needed rest.
“We were on a tour of an old graveyard. We got separated from the group when Logan, my sister, decided that she wanted to know if one of the ghost stories was true.”
“Which story?” Kelsey, our neighborhood ghost expert, asked.
“Something about a voodoo queen. Or maybe it was the one about a man who killed his family in a huge fire, and then found out that his wife hadn’t actually cheated on him or something like that.” Her face scrunched up as she tried to remember. “She was really into those stories.”
“Just continue with how you got trapped down here,” Garrett said, pushing the conversation in the direction we needed it to go.
“The floor opened up in the tomb we were in. We were swallowed up by the ground so suddenly there was no time to scream. I crashed onto the floor, and knocked myself out. When I woke up Logan was carrying me, trying to find a way to the end of the tunnel. We took the first turn we came to, and we didn’t make it very far after that.” Rebecca raked her hands through her bloody hair in frustration. Her body began to shake violently as she touched the still wet blood that was matted in her hair and looked over her body for the first time. She began to breath heavily for a while and after a moment her shaking turned into heavy tears.
“Rebecca, focus. What happened to you?” I was growing impatient with her for some reason. I could understand why she was crying, but she was starting to irritate me with her lack of determination to get out of here. It was as if she couldn’t see what could happen to her again if she didn’t straighten up. I wasn’t going to let Ash and Kelsey get hurt because Rebecca didn’t want to share.
“We read a piece of paper. It said something about choosing our fates, and whether we wanted to play this game or not. Obviously we chose not to play, and then the next thing I know, we were having trouble breathing, and then I blacked out. When I woke up, we were tied to tables with all those tools around us.” Rebecca shivered at the memory as she tried to tell us what happened to her and her sister.
“What do you mean?” Garrett asked curiously. He hadn’t seen what I had seen, and it was something I wouldn’t be able to forget anytime soon.
“I remember waking up to the sound of her screams and someone laughing,” she said, ignoring Garrett’s question. She gripped her hands in her hair, "I can still hear the sound of the table legs scratching the floor as she screamed and writhed due to the pain. No matter how many times I asked her, she didn’t tell me what was going on. Then when he got me off the table,” Rebecca stopped and turned to face me. Her brown eyes were questioning me, as if to tell me I should continue the story.
I sighed, running my hand through my hair. I couldn't look directly at her as I answered. “Her eyes were cut out of their sockets." Kelsey’s grip tighten around me as I spoke.
Rebecca’s sobs grew heavier. “I was the one who wanted to go on that stupid tour, and now she’s dead!”  Her body hunched forward. “This is all my fault,” she choked out.
“And you’re still trapped. I need you to focus so we can get out of here,” I replied, trying to keep her focused on the task at hand.
We didn’t have time for tears; we had to keep moving. There was no water or food, and we didn’t know how long we had been down here all ready. How long could we last without food and water, and still be able to think through the clues that were supposed to lead us out?
My guess is that that was the point; we weren’t supposed to get out of here. This was just a sick game created for someone’s enjoyment.
My heart began to beat more quickly at the thought of us being trapped in these dark tunnels with a psychotic murderer on the loose.  Kelsey used a shaky hand to push her brown hair back from her face. Her green eyes regarded me, and as I looked into them all I could see was worry and fear. Two things that I didn’t want her to ever have to feel again. I leaned down to her, ignoring everyone else in the room, and placing my lips to hers.
“If it’s the last thing I do in life, I’m going to get you and Ash out of here. You two have nothing to worry about as long as I’m around.” I stood back to full height and turned towards Ashley. “I don’t want you to worry. You should know that both Garrett and I would risk our lives for you.”
Garrett nodded his head in agreement. “For both of you,” he reassured.
Rebecca watched our exchange with sad eyes. “You two are good guys. I had a good guy. He was tired so he stayed at the hotel while we left for our tour. I’m happy he wasn’t here. I wish my sister hadn’t been either.
Kelsey walked over to stand in front of Rebecca. She raised her hand and placed it gently on her shoulder. “Don’t worry Rebecca,” she soothed. “We’re going to get out of here. You’ll see your family, and your boyfriend again. We’re going to play, and we’re going to win.”
Suddenly a deep voice boomed in the room, startling us all and causing Kelsey to fly back over to me, her arms wrapping around me so tightly they felt like a vice. Ashley was cowering in Garrett’s arms, and Rebecca’s eyes shut tightly while her body folded into herself.
Four words. That’s all the voice said. “Here are the rules.”