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Book blitz: Defending Hayden by L.P. Dover

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Defending Hayden by L.P. Dover 
(Second Chances #7) 

Published by: Loveswept

Publication date: June 28th 2016

Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense
Synopsis:

No one’s tougher than Carolina Cougars linebacker Derek McLaughlin. But when a fatal car accident claims the life of his girlfriend, Derek finds himself caught in a destructive spiral of drugs, alcohol, and meaningless sex. But not even a string of one-night stands can ease the hurt. Football is all he has left. Then fate leads him back to the scene of the crash, and into the arms of a kind, gorgeous woman who sees past his façade to the man he once was . . . and can be again.
When a chance roadside encounter brings Derek into her life, veterinarian Hayden Hunter isn’t fooled by his bad attitude: All bark and no bite, he’s hiding a wounded heart beneath that gruff demeanor. And Hayden wants to be the one to kiss it all better. Soon they both find that a dose of passion is potent medicine. But when a hidden enemy lashes out at Hayden, Derek steps up to do what he does best: put his body on the line in the name of love.

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AUTHOR BIO:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, L.P. Dover, is a southern belle residing in North Carolina along with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she even began her literary journey she worked in Periodontics enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries. 
Not only does she love to write, but she loves to play tennis, go on mountain hikes, white water rafting, and you can’t forget the passion for singing. Her two number one fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime and those songs usually consist of Christmas carols. 
Aside from being a wife and mother, L.P. Dover has written over seventeen novels including her Forever Fae series, the Second Chances series, the Gloves Off series, and her standalone novel, Love, Lies, and Deception. Her favorite genre to read is romantic suspense and she also loves writing it. However, if she had to choose a setting to live in it would have to be with her faeries in the Land of the Fae. 

L.P. Dover is represented by Marisa Corvisiero of Corvisiero Literary Agency.

You can find L.P. Dover here: 

http://www.lpdover.com

Email: authorlpdover@gmail.com

Twitter: @LPDover

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lpdover

Book blitz: Nuclear Heat by J.L. White

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Nuclear Heat by J.L. White (Firework Girls #4) 

Publication date: June 28th 2016 

Genres: New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:

They call us the Firework Girls.
I’m Sam. Let’s get one thing straight. Marriage is fine for some people, but it’s got nothing to do with me. If you knew the truth about my past, believe me, you’d understand.
But hey, I’m not complaining. I’ve got a good job. Great friends. And when I need a little something in the man department, well… I’ve never had any trouble getting that when I want it either.
Then Jack has to come along and screw it all up.
I never saw it coming. I mean, we’ve been friends for six years. Years. But in one moment… one gooseflesh-inducing, world tilting, alarming moment… it all starts to change.
Let me tell you something, the last thing in the world I wanted to do was freaking fall in love. But that Jack snuck right under my radar.
I’m not too happy about it either.
Not one damn bit.


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AUTHOR BIO:

J.L. White writes steamy romances featuring smart, sexy women and the swoon-worthy men who adore them. Her sexy love stories are full of passion but don’t skimp on the tenderness. 
She’s addicted to trendy coffee houses, poolside lounging, and HEAs. When not tapping blissfully away on her laptop, she takes time to enjoy life with her husband and their children. 
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Cover reveal: This is Me by C. E. Wilson

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This is Me.
C.E. Wilson
Publication date: August 11th 2016
Genres: New Adult, Romance, Science Fiction

A-SIST

Anthropomorphic Sentient Individualized Servile uniT

Rogan is a robot. More specifically, he is an Asist – a personalized humanoid servant that provides protection, assistance, and companionship for a lonely young woman living on her own in the city. Chloe is trying to get her big break, singing at bars and clubs all over the city at night while she pays the bills as a substitute teacher during the day. Ever since she activated him many months ago, Rogan has been her beautiful, dependable, obedient, dead-eyed security blanket.

One morning she is shocked when he disobeys a direct command in an attempt to please her and his dull artificial eyes flash a hint of something new. Is this the result of the adaptive Asist servility programming or is Rogan actually thinking? Can a robot think? Can a robot feel?

As Chloe struggles with these thoughts she is blindsided by the singular Niven Adams, a handsome, confident man with the voice of an angel who is everything she’s ever wanted in a boyfriend. He’s the perfect guy for her, except for one problem. Niven doesn’t approve of Asists and takes an immediate dislike to Rogan. As Niven charms his way deeper and deeper into Chloe’s heart, Rogan tries to convince her that he is more than a mass-produced disposable servant.

With Rogan doing everything in his power to prove that his thoughts and feelings are real and Niven trying to persuade her to abandon her robot and have a normal human relationship, Chloe is trapped between the two things that mean the most to her. Does she embrace her relationship with the blond newcomer, or face that her Asist’s feelings may be more than features of his programming?

What really makes a person a person?

Is it a ticking muscle inside their chest, or is it something more?

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Author Bio:

C.E. Wilson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, grew up in Millersville, Pennsylvania, and has been living in Pittsburgh since 2009. For the first few years living in Pittsburgh, she was an English teacher. Her first book, “Oath of Servitude,” was published in 2012. In 2013, she quit teaching to be a full time author and hasn’t looked back since. She loves spending time with her daughter and husband.

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Cover reveal: A Sprint to His Heart by Lyla Bardan

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A Sprint to His Heart by Lyla Bardan 

Publication date: July 13th 2016

Genres: New Adult, Romance

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Synopsis:

An ordinary young woman with a dream to be a professional cyclist falls for an extraordinary young man who thinks she’s anything but ordinary.
Bailey Meyers doesn’t have time for distractions, much less a boyfriend, so why does she agree to date the drop-dead sexy Fae artist who loves to watch her race? Because for once, she’d like to take a risk off the racecourse, even after her coach’s reminder of his no dating policy. A policy that puts her racing career in jeopardy when she’s kicked off the team, as if a concussion from a crash and an accusation of doping with dark Fae blood wasn’t enough.
She can’t stay away from the enchanting Piran of Sava…until she discovers he’s not who she thought he was. Can their love stay on course when Bailey joins a cycling team a thousand miles away and Piran is promised to a Fae princess?
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AUTHOR BIO:

Lyla Bardan wrote her first romance in fifth grade and was horrified when her male teacher read it aloud in class. She wrote her second romance in the seventh grade after seeing two great horned owls engage in a rather fascinating courtship dance. As the male hooted, danced, and bobbed for the female, Lyla knew there was a story to be told. This discovery of passion in the animal world led to a lifelong interest in science, other worldly creatures, and their love stories.
While in college, Lyla joined a sci-fi/fantasy acting group, where she and others made puppets and produced plays for fellow students. Her favorite part was not creating the overly detailed and ornate puppets of fairies, demons, and dragons, but writing romance bits into every script.
It wasn’t until years into an unfulfilling scientific research career that Lyla came back to her roots of writing. Reaching into her dreams and fantasies, she left the research behind and now stays busy writing from the comfort of her home office, overlooking her well-maintained fairy garden, fruit bearing trees, and a number of birdhouses. There she can relax and remember that it was two birds that originally sparked her interest in love stories just begging to be told.
Note: Bits of this fascinating biography (written by Lyla’s daughter) are actually true!

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Cover reveal: Broken Love by Evan Grace

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BOOK & AUTHOR INFO:
Broken Love by Evan Grace 

(Love Stings, #1) 

Published by: Limitless Publishing

Publication date: February 23rd 2016

Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:

As a young woman, Abby Carmichael had it all—until the night a stranger tore it away…
A year and half after the brutal sexual assault, Abby is finally starting to feel like her old self. Teaching dance classes with enthusiastic kids is just the kind of job she needs—far away from probing eyes or vicious intentions of the opposite sex. When she connects with one of her students, Natalie, it isn’t long until she meets her father, Deputy Ben James.
Ben James is just a regular guy, working to make a life for himself and his daughter…
That’s what Abby tells herself when her sudden attraction for Ben catches her off guard. Abby has been steering clear of men for obvious reasons, and the idea of wanting that kind of relationship is more terrifying than intriguing. But with his doe-eyed daughter tugging at her dance uniform, Ben takes notice.
He’s ready for love, but does her past hold too many secrets?
After the assault, Abby coped by using heavy medication and fell into an ugly chain of one-night stands. But now that she’s out of rehab and finally on the right track, it’s only a matter of time before Ben finds out.
Will Abby be the true love Ben has always wanted? Or is she a tangled challenge, leading to yet another…
Broken Love?
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AUTHOR BIO:

A Midwesterner and self-proclaimed nerd, Evan has been an avid reader most of her life, but five years ago got bit by the writing bug, and it quickly became her addiction, passion and therapy. When the voices in her head give it a rest, she can always be found with her e-reader in her hand. Some of her favorites include, Shayla Black, Jaci Burton, Madeline Sheehan and Jamie Mcguire. Evan finds a lot of her inspiration in music, so if you see her wearing her headphones you know she means business and is in the zone.
During the day Evan works for a large homecare agency and at night she’s superwoman. She’s a wife to Jim and a mom to Ethan and Evan, a cook, a tutor, a friend and a writer. How does she do it? She’ll never tell.

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Reader confessions tag

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I was tagged by the amazing Kei @ Lovelypagesreviews! If you’re not already following her then please check her out! 

  1. Have you ever damaged a book? 😱😱😱 Gasp! I would never. But I may have damaged one as a kid? Awful 😂
  2. Have you ever damaged a borrowed book? Again 😱! If someone is kind enough to let me borrow a book I do my very best to treat it as well as I do my kids. Especially by keeping it very far away from said kids. 😂😳
  3. How long does it take you to read a book? Back when I was single and didn’t have children, I would devour books in a matter of a few short hours. Now it takes me a bit longer but I still read really fast. I just have to make an effort to find the time to read. Many nights I’m up until 1 or 2 reading! 
  4. Books that you haven’t finished? I always finish books. It’s a thing I have. I always think that maybe if I just keep reading it will get better or that I may like it more.
  5. Hyped popular books that you don’t like? My Name is Lucy Barton and 50 Shades of Grey. This doesn’t happen to me often as I’m quite good at picking books I’m confident that I’ll like. 
  6. Is there a book you wouldn’t tell anyone you were reading? Maybe 50 Shades. Wouldn’t tell my grandma about that one 😂
  7. How many books do you own? At least a few hundred. 😳 and constantly growing!
  8. Are you a fast reader or a slow reader? Fast. My husband and kids are always amazed by how fast.
  9. Do you like to buddy read? Never done it before!
  10. Do you read better in your head or out loud? Definitely in my head. I only read out loud to my kids.
  11. If you were only allowed to own one book what one and why? Hahahahahahha. No. 

Fun! Here are the people I tag! (No worries if you’ve already done this or just don’t want too)

Taylorreadsbooks
Teenbooklit101
Hangingwithamanda
Thesuspenseisthrillingme
Themisstery

Book Blitz:Shopping for a CEO’s Fiancée by Julia Kent/Giveaway

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Shopping for a CEO’s Fiancée by Julia Kent

(Shopping for a Billionaire #9)

Publication date: June 22nd 2016

Genres: Comedy, New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:

We skipped right over the whole fiancée thing and went straight from girlfriend to wife.
At least, I think that’s what happened. I woke up after my brother’s Vegas wedding reception with my luscious girlfriend in bed with me. We’re both wearing wedding rings.
So is her coworker, Josh.
And our Vegas chauffeur, Geordi.
Who the hell am I married to?
Unraveling this mystery will be as difficult as figuring out why Amanda and I are having panic attacks over the thought of being husband and wife.
Or, whoever we’re actually married to.
Oh, ^%$#.
It’s true that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, with one exception:
If she’s my wife, we’ll make it work.
If she’s not?
I’ll make it happen.
Get the 9th book in Julia Kent’s New York Times bestselling romantic comedy series as Andrew and Amanda sort out their wild Vegas night…and the rest of their lives.

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AUTHOR BIO:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge, and new adult books that push contemporary boundaries. From billionaires to BBWs to rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every book she writes, but unlike Trevor from Random Acts of Crazy, she has never kissed a chicken. She loves to hear from her readers by email at julia@jkentauthor.com

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Release Blitz/Giveaway:Game On! By Dani Jace 

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Genre: Romance/Erotic

Release Date: June 21, 2016

Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions

Buy now: Amazon/Amazon UK/iTunes/GooglePlay/Kobo/Nook/All Romance/Goodreads


Synopsis:

Heath Lancaster’s happy to be on the practice squad of a professional football team, but

instead of a lucky break taking him to the next level, a league-wide strike leaves him unemployed. Until he finds a new semi-pro league in Virginia Beach, where a bikini-clad hottie snags one of his passes on the beach and offers him a tour of the area . . .

A scandalous affair turned Jordan Walker into media fodder—and in no hurry to get back into the dating game. But the easy going tight end of the new Triton’s team unleashes an inhibited wild streak in her and has her tempting him with a game of her own. But when she finds out who the owner of the Tritons is, she’s wondering if she’ll repeat her mistakes . . .
Meet the Author:

Dani Jace enjoys writing headstrong, flip-flop casual heroines and everyday heroes who work with their hands―and other body parts. Claiming the Outer Banks of North Carolina as her second home, she includes the scenic and legendary chain of barrier islands as a setting for many of her tales. When not working on her next novel, she’s dipping her toes in the ocean, reading or checking out the newest action flick. Her husband, son and Lab, plus her many imaginary characters make life complete.

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Excerpt

A few minutes later, they arrived at the beach. Inside the bathhouse, Jordan changed into her new suit. Eyeing herself in the mirror, she frowned.

GiGi painted her lips with a coral gloss. “It’s been over a year now, Jordan. No one will recognize you. The media is feeding on some other poor soul now.”

She could only hope.

After making their way to the pier, Jordan checked out the surf zone. Only a few young teens and old dudes on longboards bobbed in the ocean. The surf lacked the exciting swells necessary to attract anyone hot enough for GiGi. She should have relented and gone to Virginia Beach.

“Let’s cruise.” GiGi shouldered her beach bag stuffed with towels, drinks and their cell phones. They sank their toes into the sand at the water’s edge. “Looks like mommies’ day out with the kiddies.” She grumbled.

“Says the huntress.” Jordan kept walking toward the less crowded fishing area hoping to find GiGi something to stalk.

“I want confirmation this new bikini is worth the money.” GiGi thrust out her tits and swayed her hips.

Jordan glanced up, snagging a spiraling football inches from their heads. The ball stung her fingers with a slap.

GiGi squeaked, dropping her bag with their drinks. “Sorry!”

The intended receiver stood in the surf.

“Jesus! My bad!” The passer grimaced.

At least he had the decency to appear embarrassed.

Mr. Sandy Blond rushed from the water toward them. Damn. He had all the attributes of her favorite NFL tight end. Aviator shades hid his eyes. His brawny shoulders tapered to a waist set off by a six-pack.

“You okay?” His gaze followed GiGi’s to the bottles littering the beach. “Oh. Sorry about your drinks. He plucked the brews and wine coolers from the sand. “Wouldn’t open these for a bit.”

GiGi eyed their buff physiques and smirked. “Suppose you’ll have to share yours.” She nodded to their cooler.

“Not a problem.” The dark-haired passer motioned to his beach chair.

But of course, her model-looking friend was always first pick. Jordan handed the ball to the blond. More to her tastes anyway. The stripe on his board shorts accentuated his well-carved butt.

He extended his hand. “Heath.”

“Miller?” Jordan asked. Almost as tall and as muscular as the pro tight-end. A definite hard-body. He might have been threatening-looking if not for his endearing dimples and genuine smile.

He enveloped her hand with a firm grip. “Sorry, no. Lancaster is my last name, but you’d make a heck of a cornerback the way you picked off that pass.”

Electrified by his touch, her thoughts fired in directions she’d been dodging for months. “Jordan, sister to three older brothers. I can tackle, too, if necessary.” She grinned.

He let out a low whistle.

Other books in this series:

Hot As Blazes (Seaside Heat Romance #1)

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Sand and Sin (Seaside Heat Romance #2)

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Real Neat Blog Award

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I was nominated by the fantastic Bibliophilewanderlust for this award, thank you so much!

The rules are as follows:
Thank and link the blogger that nominated you.

Answer the 7 questions that the nomination has provided you.

Create 7 questions for your nominees.

Nominate 7 other bloggers.

Bibliophile wanderlust questions:

  1. If you can change place/life with a character in a book who would it be? Hmm too hard to pick one. Maybe a female lead from a romance novel that leads a charming life? Oh maybe Becky from the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella. I’ve always wanted to live in the UK 😜
  2. How many physical and digital books do you own? Estimating close to 500.
  3. What book do you want to make sure your children’s read (present or future)? Harry Potter series. I’ve already started reading some of it to my oldest daughter, but I want her to read them on her own as she gets older.
  4. Do you prefer reading indoors or outdoors? I mainly read indoors, but there’s something amazing about reading on a beach. It’s heavenly.
  5. What was the worst book you have read? I can’t even remember the name, but it was a freebie on Amazon and it didn’t even read like it had been edited. It was really bad.
  6. Do you have any reading habits? I’m always reading a book and listening to one at the same time. But I never start reading a new book until I finish the old one.
  7. Do you think you’ll ever stop reading and get rid of all your books? Gasp! Never. That would be awful.

My Questions:

  1. Favorite series?
  2. Most under appreciated book you’ve read?
  3. Favorite book that you’ve reviewed? Link?
  4. Favorite book cover?
  5. Do you ever borrow books from the library? If so, do you return them on time or late?
  6. Why did you start your blog?
  7. Do you have a favorite snack/drink while reading?

My nominees: (if you’ve already been nominated or just don’t want to participate that’s ok!)

Capitolbooks

Storyscope
Shhiamreading
Journeyofangie
Eloraquence
Mrsreadsbooks
Lostinsweetwords
If you haven’t checked these blogs out, please do! Thanks again for the nomination.

50 followers!

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I’m so excited to hit 50 followers. This has been such a fun experience and the book blogging community has been so amazing and supportive. I want to personally thank each and everyone of you who saw something in my blog that made you click follow. It truly means the world to me.

Let me know your favorite book blogs so I can check them out. I adore finding new  blogs to follow.