Cover reveal: The Guild Codex: Spellbound 1 & 2 by Annette Marie

Three Mages and a Margarita & Dark Arts and a Daiquiri
Annette Marie
(The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #1)
Published by: Dark Owl Fantasy Inc.
Publication date: September 14th 2018
Genres: New Adult, Urban Fantasy

Broke, almost homeless, and recently fired. Those are my official reasons for answering a wanted ad for a skeevy-looking bartender gig.

It went downhill the moment they asked me to do a trial shift instead of an interview—to see if I’d mesh with their “special” clientele. I think that part went great. Their customers were complete dickheads, and I was an asshole right back. That’s the definition of fitting in, right?

I expected to get thrown out on my ass. Instead, they…offered me the job?

It turns out this place isn’t a bar. It’s a guild. And the three cocky guys I drenched with a margarita during my trial? Yeah, they were mages. Either I’m exactly the kind of takes-no-shit bartender this guild needs, or there’s a good reason no one else wants to work here.

So what’s a broke girl to do? Take the job, of course—with a pay raise

Note: The three mages are definitely sexy, but this series isn’t a reverse harem. It’s 100% fun, sassy, fast- paced urban fantasy.

Dark Arts and a Daiquiri
Annette Marie
(The Guild Codex: Spellbound, #2)
Published by: Dark Owl Fantasy Inc.
Publication date: November 16th 2018
Genres: New Adult, Urban Fantasy

When I found myself facing down the scariest black-magic felon in the city, practically daring him to abduct me, I had to wonder exactly how I ended up here.

It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender—but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics. Good thing this lame-o human is adaptable, right?

Then my favorite guild members—three sexy, powerful, and intermittently charming mages—asked for my help. Did they want access to my encyclopedic knowledge of cocktails? Oh no. They wanted to wrap me up in a pretty ribbon and plunk me in the crosshairs of a murderous rogue to lure him out of hiding.

So that’s what we did. And that’s why I’m here. About to be kidnapped. Oh, and our grand plan for safely capturing said murderous rogue? Yeah, that completely fell apart about two minutes ago.

Why did I agree to this again?

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Author Bio:
Annette Marie is the author of Amazon best-selling YA urban fantasy series Steel & Stone, its prequel trilogy Spell Weaver, and romantic fantasy trilogy Red Winter. Her first love is fantasy, but fast-paced adventures and tantalizing forbidden romances are her guilty pleasures. She lives in the frozen winter wasteland of Alberta, Canada (okay, it's not quite that bad) with her comparatively sensible husband and their furry minion of darkness—sorry, cat— Caesar. When not writing, she can be found elbow-deep in one art project or another while blissfully ignoring all adult responsibilities.

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Review and Blitz: A Date for Hannah by Callie Henry

Title: A Date for Hannah

By: Callie Henry

Series: Love is for Everyone

Publisher: Katherine Gilliam Regnery

Publication Date: 2018

Pages: 78

Stars: 4

Summary: High-schooler, Hannah, has always been self-conscious about her weight, so when hottie swimmer, Lia, pays her extra attention at her sister’s wedding, she has a hard time trusting his interest. Throughout the evening, Liam’s charm wins her over, until they’re falling hard for each other. But the next day, Hannah learns something that may ruin it all.

Review: This book really does make you think about your high school years. This book probably hit a little closer to home and made me think back on those days. The way the author wrote the novel really puts it into perspective. It really shows how as a person looking at someone else, you really don’t see what they see. I was that kid in high school so felt like I never fit in and was over weight. I personally connected with the book a lot more than I thought I would. When the truth came out, I felt her pain. I felt how much that it hurt her, it was like a repeat in my life. But I feel like this is a book that should be mentioned in schools. I think it would be a good book to use against bulling, because at the end of the day we don’t know what someone else is going through, or how they see themselves. I would recommend that young adults take the time to read this, it would be well worth the read.

- Victoria

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Series: Love is for Everyone

Genre: YA Romance

Fans of Hallmark movies and sweet stories of first love will adore Callie Henry's new series!

High-schooler, Hannah, has always been self-conscious about her weight, so when hottie swimmer, Liam, pays her extra attention at her sister's wedding, she has a hard time trusting his interest. Throughout the evening, Liam's charm wins her over, until they're falling hard for each other. But the next day, Hannah learns something that may ruin it all.

*****

All stories in the LIFE (Love is for Everyone) series portray true-to-life, teen-aged characters, with real personalities and common issues, who experience the lightning bolt of first love in their own, individual ways!

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Callie Henry is the YA pen name of New York Times bestselling contemporary romance author, Katy Regnery

Katy lives in the relative wilds of northern Fairfield County, Connecticut, where her writing room looks out at the woods, and her husband, two young children, two dogs, and one Blue Tonkinese kitten create just enough cheerful chaos to remind her that the very best love stories begin at home.

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What am I reading?

What am I reading?

Finished:
Rough Ride by Gillian Archer

Currently reading:
Sadie by Courtney Summers
Not Her Daughter by Rea Frey
Filthy Fight by Alta Hensley

Bench warmers:

Life Happens to us by Ashta-deb
The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain
Right Behind You By Lisa Gardner

Up to bat:
Smothered by Autumn Chiklis
Even If I fall by Abigail Johnson

Won:
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks
Serendipity Mystery, Diary of a Snoopy cat by R.F. Kristi (children's book)
Cara's Asylum by Elsa Harrow

Review: Rough Ride by Gillian Archer

Title: Rough Ride

Author: Gillian Archer
Series: True Brothers MC

Publisher: Loveswept
Publication Date: July 24, 2018
Pages:  242 pages

Where to buy: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo

Stars: 4

Summary: Amber: Two years ago I would’ve made a play for a guy like “Bam” in a heartbeat. That was before my father died in a puddle of blood in the middle of a parking lot, before I swore off his fellow bikers and their stupid “business.” But I still need answers about what happened to my dad, which is why I’m poking around at a nightclub owned by the Russian mafia. And that’s where I run into Bam, who carries me out of the club in his ridiculously strong arms like I was True Brothers property.
 
Bam: Motorcycle club princess Amber Bennett is the last person I’d expect to see at a club like Howl. She’s flirting with some dangerous people, and it’s my duty to step in and protect her before she gets in over her head. Like I don’t have enough on my mind without cleaning up Amber’s drama. Besides, she’s the definition of off-limits. If only she weren’t so f***ing hot. And determined to take care of everything herself. And oddly vulnerable. Because when we cross the line, I’m forced to choose between my true family—or my true feelings.

Review:
I liked the book a lot. It had it's moments were I had my "uhh is this really happening" and "What is with this claiming BS" but once you get past that it is a fantastic book. At first I was in denial that the romance was going to be between Bam and Amber. I don't know why I thought it was going to be with the Russian Mob guy. This book is good, it has some fantastically written scenes. I did have my moments of wondering if it was going to get to the point on occasion. But all around it was an absolutely wonderful book. I would love to read more by Gillian Archer and I am in love with the True Brothers no matter how soft... I mean "Hardcore" they are. I really really want to read the first few books from this series. I absolutely loved this book. There is a lot of heart to it, it really made me smile. I really recommend it.

Review: The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

Title: The Choice

Author: Nicholas Sparks

Publisher: Hachette Book Company

Publication: April 1, 2009

Stars: 5

Where to buy: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Kobo, Target 

Pages: 317

Summary: Nicholas Sparks turns his unrivaled talents to a tale about love found and lost, and the choices we hope we'll never have to make.

Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life - boating, swimming , and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies -- he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. 

Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage and family, THE CHOICE ultimately confronts us with the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

Review: Like any Nicholas Sparks book you have to give it at least 30 pages before you make the choice to continue to read or to stop reading. Sparks is very detailed in his writing especially in the very beginning. He paints the picture for you to see, so that when you read this book it’s like you are with the characters. I really liked how this book makes you believe in fate and true love. How it seems two very different people could ever make something work. But it leaves you guessing through most of the book what way she is going to turn. To the neighbor? Stay with the boyfriend? Who wins at the end? Once she makes that choice, the last couple chapters leave you with a thought that maybe Karma had some hand in events that end the book. Sparks does it again, with his romance novels that capture your attention and make it an unstoppable read. If you really care for the romance novels, I highly recommend this book.
- Victoria

Blitz and giveaway: Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott

Resisting the Rancher
Kadie Scott
(Hills of Texas #2)
Published by: Tule Publishing
Publication date: July 30th 2018
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

First comes marriage, then comes…

Rusty Walker has spent her entire life trying to earn her tough, ranching father’s respect and approval by learning the business inside and out. But now her uncompromising parent has decreed she must marry if she wants to inherit. Worse, her husband has to be someone who can help her run the business. As if she needs it!

Williams Hill kissed Rusty in a bar in an act of temporary insanity, and lost his heart to her on the spot. Despite the complications to his own rodeo stock business, he agrees to marry the feisty red-head, hoping to woo her once they’re hitched. But she only views him with suspicion and resentment.

Can this soft-spoken Texas cowboy convince his proud wife, who’s never known unconditional love, that she is everything he wants?

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EXCERPT:

The announcer came on almost immediately. “And she does it, folks. Rusty’s time is 17.40, moving her into first place. That was the winning time last year. The other riders are going to have to stretch it to beat her.”
The crowd clapped and cheered. With a grin, Rusty waved to them, acknowledging their support for what had been a masterful ride. Holly had made a fantastic choice when she’d picked this woman to ride her horse. No question Rusty Walker knew exactly what she was doing.
She trotted Mischief back through the gate. Will hopped down from the fence and headed her way. Before he caught up to her, she dismounted and lead Mischief back the way she’d come earlier, right toward him.
“Nice ride, Rusty,” another dark-haired girl getting ready to make her own run called just as Rusty was drawing up to where Will waited.
She turned and waved. “Thanks, Maggie. Go get ’em.”
Rusty was smiling when she turned back around, a genuine smile, and Will could see a pair of deep-set dimples that were downright sexy. Again, that distinct stirring of interest ignited inside him.
“Ma’am?” he called.
Mischief turned his head at the sound of a familiar voice only to be turned back forward by a light tug on the reins.
“Excuse me, ma’am?” Will tried again as he got closer.
Deep brown eyes snapped to his and widened in surprised recognition, at least, he thought that might be recognition. Then the surprise was replaced by a blank wall of cold indifference. The smile vanished, replaced by lips closed tight. She kept walking.
Strangely amused by her attitude toward a total stranger, Will ignored the chill in the summer air, fell in step with her, and held out a hand. “I figured I should introduce myself. I’m—”
“Someone I have absolutely no interest in knowing.” She glanced at the hand he still held out, but didn’t take it, and didn’t stop walking.
Will dropped his arm to his side. “I don’t think you understand. I’m—”
“Not getting it. I’m not interested. Quit while you still have some pride, buddy.”
Wow. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d been shut down that harshly, and he wasn’t even asking her out. All he’d wanted to do was share his relationship to Holly since Rusty was riding her horse.
He held up his hands in surrender. “All right. Great run. Enjoy the rest of the rodeo.”
He tipped his hat and stopped walking, letting her move on alone, Mischief following along like the lamb he was, though the horse turned his head to peer at Will a few times in a confused horse kind of way.
Will ignored the animal, his gaze pulled to Rusty’s retreating figure and the sway of her hips. Despite her total rejection, desire tightened in his gut, which brought on a frown.
What was wrong with him? What kind of guy found a woman attractive who’d effectively slammed the door in his face before she was even asked? Besides, it wasn’t like him to respond so immediately to a pretty woman. Usually, the personality was what attracted him.
A low chuckle had him turning to find Chase not far away. Will raised his eyebrows in question.
“You’re not the only one to receive that treatment,” Chase commented.
“Yeah?”
They both gazed after Rusty’s retreating form.

Author Bio:
Award-winning contemporary romance author, Kadie Scott, grew up consuming books and exploring the world through her writing. She attempted to find a practical career related to her favorite pastime by earning a degree in English Rhetoric (Technical Writing). However, she swiftly discovered that writing without imagination is not nearly as fun as writing with it.
No matter the genre, she loves to write witty, feisty heroines, sexy heroes who deserve them, and a cast of lovable characters to surround them (and maybe get their own stories). She currently resides in Austin, Texas, with her own personal hero, her husband, and their two children, who are growing up way too fast.

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Review: The Princess by Elizabeth Elliott

Title: The Princess

Author: Elizabeth Elliott

Series: Montagues Series

Publisher: Bantam

Publication Date: June 5, 2018

Pages: 400 pages

Where to buy: Amazon, Kobo

Stars: 5 stars

Summary: From the beloved author of The Warlord and The Dark Knight, an emotional, deeply passionate medieval romance

 
Married and widowed at a tender age, Princess Isabel Plantagenet understands her duty: to wed a new husband chosen by her father for the purpose of consolidating his power. Faulke Segrave, a rogue suspected of high treason whose past wives died under mysterious circumstances, is hardly suitor material, but his piercing blue eyes spark a fire in Isabel that makes her feel oddly safe and deeply curious. Quite a pair they will make, for she has dark secrets of her own that can never see the light of day.
      
Faulke does not relish this arrangement any more than his bride does, but he can’t deny his attraction to this poised, beautiful woman whose level gaze and strong command make him ache to have her. Her seduction becomes his conquest, even as deception and murderous scheming draw closer, threatening Faulke’s life, his heritage, and his cherished wife.

Review: When picking this book I had no idea that it was part of a series. The author does a wonderful job of telling this story, but not leaving anything out. The simple fact that she wrote this story to be able to stand alone or in a series is truly remarkable. The medieval romance is just part of this twists and turns. This book is well wrote and hard to put down. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

-Victoria