Feature and Follow #4

Feature and Follow-a great way to *meet* new blogging buddies and gain new followers! F&F hosted by Parajunkee andAlison Can Read. 

Q: What is the first thing you would do if you woke up to find yourself in your favorite book?

Ooh, that one is difficult! Let's see...my current favorite book is Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers. So, the first thing I would do would be to go the the Abbey of Saint Mortain and learn to be a total bad ass assassin like Ismae. Then, I would do my best to steal Duval from her ;)

So, what about you? What is the first thing you would do if you woke up to find yourself in your favorite book? 

Eternal by Kristi Cook Cover Reveal + GIVEAWAY!

THERE’S NO HIDING FROM DESTINY…

In the final book of the Winterhaven trilogy, Violet McKenna and her friends find themselves right in the middle of a vampire war. The stakes have been raised, the danger unavoidable now. As the Warriors’ senior year draws to a close, not everyone makes it out alive. Who will be left standing at the end of it all? Will Aidan be a part of Violet’s future, or is he just a specter of the past?

The Voice Book Blitz- Excerpt + GIVEAWAY!

Hello, everyone! Welcome to my post for The Voice book blitz. This book sounds fantastic. Before we get to the fun, here's the info for those who haven't heard about the book:

Her Guardian Lover Blog Tour: Review + GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to my stop for the Her Guardian Lover blog tour. This book is fantastic. But, before I get to that and the giveaway, for those who don't know about this lovely book yet, here's the info:

The Sweetest Dark by Shana Abé + Featured Freebie

“With every fiber of my being, I yearned to be normal. To glide through my days at Iverson without incident. But I’d have to face the fact that my life was about to unfold in a very, very different way than I’d ever envisioned. Normal would become forever out of reach.” 

Lora Jones has always known that she’s different. On the outside, she appears to be an ordinary sixteen-year-old girl. Yet Lora’s been keeping a heartful of secrets: She hears songs that no one else can hear, dreams vividly of smoke and flight, and lives with a mysterious voice inside her that insists she’s far more than what she seems.

England, 1915. Raised in an orphanage in a rough corner of London, Lora quickly learns to hide her unique abilities and avoid attention. Then, much to her surprise, she is selected as the new charity student at Iverson, an elite boarding school on England’s southern coast. Iverson’s eerie, gothic castle is like nothing Lora has ever seen. And the two boys she meets there will open her eyes and forever change her destiny.

Jesse is the school’s groundskeeper—a beautiful boy who recognizes Lora for who and what she truly is. Armand is a darkly handsome and arrogant aristocrat who harbors a few closely guarded secrets of his own. Both hold the answers to her past. One is the key to her future. And both will aim to win her heart. As danger descends upon Iverson, Lora must harness the powers she’s only just begun to understand, or else lose everything she dearly loves.

Filled with lush atmosphere, thrilling romance, and ancient magic, The Sweetest Dark brilliantly captures a rich historical era while unfolding an enchanting love story that defies time.

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My Rating: 5/5

Oh my goodness! This book is fantastic, marvelous, wonderful, earth-shattering, brilliant! If I could give it a million/5, I would. I LOVED The Sweetest Dark so much!

Winner! + Featured Freebie

It's time to announce the lucky winner of the Happy Endings Giveaway Hop!

And the winner is.......
Cathy Phillips!

Congratulations Cathy! I've sent you an email and you have 48 hours to respond to claim your prize.

To all the rest, thank you for entering my giveaway! Don't worry, there will be more giveaways to come :)
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Featured Freebie:
Today, I have a historical romance that looks intriguing: Her Lord and Protector by Pam Roller. Go forth and get it for free!


Destitute and voiceless, a jilted bride living under the guardianship of an aloof man who may have murdered his wife wonders if it’s her heart, or her life, that hangs in the balance.

His is a heart of iron...
Embittered lord Alexander Fletcher must shelter a penniless mute in his ancestral home, Drayton castle. Although he makes no pretense he resents the intrusion, the woman stirs his heart into an unwelcome gallop. He wants only to be alone and not to love another woman who, like his wife, might grow to hate him so much she will take her own life.

And she is slowly melting it...
Lord Drayton's detachment only adds to Katherine Seymour’s distress of losing her voice. But after he gives her a searing kiss just before he introduces the husband he's chosen for her—and whom she promptly refuses—she discovers his horrid secret.

But someone is watching.
Only Agnes Cooke knows how Alex's insane wife died, and she will not hesitate to kill again in order to be the next Lady Drayton. Watching Alex go out of his way to help Katherine regain her voice, however, is more than she can take. This plan will require more than just laudanum and mercury....

Surprising Lord Jack by Sally MacKenzie + Featured Freebie

Unladylike Behavior

Frances Hadley has managed her family’s estate for years. So why can’t she request her own dowry? She’ll have to go to London herself and knock some sense into the men interfering in her life. With the nonsense she’s dealt with lately, though, there’s no way she’s going as a woman. A pair of breeches and a quick chop of her red curls, and she’ll have much less to worry about…

Jack Valentine, third son of the famous Duchess of Love, is through being pursued by pushy young ladies. One particularly determined miss has run him out of his own house party. Luckily the inn has one bed left—Jack just has to share with a rather entertaining red-headed youth. Perhaps the two of them should ride to London together. It will make a pleasant escape from his mother’s matchmaking melodrama!

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My Rating: 3/5

A cute and sweet book, but it had it's problems. It was really just one major issue, but that issue really kept me from liking this book as much as I could have... 

Sins of a Ruthless Rogue by Anna Randol + Featured Freebie

Revenge never tasted so sweet…

When Clayton Campbell shows up on her doorstep, Olivia Swift is stunned. For long ago, Clayton was the boy who stole her heart. He’s also the man her betrayal had sent to the gallows. A man she believed dead, now standing before her, looking leaner, harder, more powerful than ever, his haunted eyes filled with a lust she had never seen—for vengeance…

Or burned so hot…
He’s a Crown spy who once faced death and escaped unscathed. Yet Clayton Campbell cannot deny that the sight of Olivia rouses in him something more than a thirst for revenge. Or that the bold beauty would lure him once more into a dangerous game. Only this time, Clayton plans to be the victor—with the tempting Olivia in his bed as his prize. But once passion ignites between them, the hard-hearted agent will face his greatest battle yet—for his heart…

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My Rating: 4/5

This book is such a lovely romance! Sins of a Ruthless Rogue is a different type of romance that will appeal to all romance fans.

Featured and Follow #3

Feature and Follow-a great way to *meet* new blogging buddies and gain new followers! It is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read


Q: What is the last book that kept you up late in the night to finish it?

That's an easy one: Shades of Earth by Beth Revis. If you don't know about it, it's the last book in the Across the Universe Trilogy. I was anxious to find out what happened and there was no way that a trifling matter such as sleep was going to tear me away from it ;)

And it didn't help that Shades of Earth was one of the best conclusions I've ever read. 

So, what is the last book that kept you up late?

And Then She Fell by Stephanie Laurens + Featured Freebie

The only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man...is a Cynster lady who belives love is not her destiny. Famously known in London society as "The Matchbreaker," Henrietta Cynster's uncanny skill lies in preventing ill-fated nuptials - not in falling victim to Cupid's spell.

But then she distrupts one match too many and feels honor-bound to assist dashing James Glossup in finding a suitable bride for a marriage of convenience.

A task infernally complicated by the undeniable, unquenchable attraction that flares between James and Henrietta, who continues to believe she will never fall...

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My Rating: 4/5

A wonderful romance! And Then She Fell was a sweet, lovely historical romance that I really enjoyed. 

Kiss of Fire Cover Reveal + Giveaway!

Welcome to the cover reveal for Kiss of Fire! Without further ado, here's the beauty:

Isn't it gorgeous? And, to make it better, we're giving away a copy of Kiss of Fire! Keep scrolling :)
But first, the book info:

Taken by Storm by M.J. Schiller + Featured Freebie

Born from the fire of a palace coup, the relationship between the king of Avistad’s son Prince Tahj and the captive girl Bashea burns with a passion that neither of them quite understands. The pair is drawn closer together as they face enemy soldiers, a screaming panther, even the scathing winds of a desert storm.

After what she has been through, Bashea is afraid to trust and her fiery nature is both what appeals to Tahj and what drives him crazy. It takes a long separation to bring them back to each other, but when Tahj does return, it is once again during a battle with his greatest enemy, Lord Boltar. But now Lord Boltar, who has been forced beyond reason by Tahj’s success in retaking the throne, is an even more dangerous threat than before. Reunited, will Tahj and Bashea be strong enough to defeat their twisted and powerful enemy?

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My Rating: 4/5

A different romance, but lovely all the same! I really enjoyed this unique romance.

Indigo Awakening (The Hunted #1) by Jordan Dane + Featured Freebie

Because of what you are, the Believers will hunt you down.
Voices told Lucas Darby to run. Voices no one else can hear. He’s warned his sister not to look for him, but Rayne refuses to let her troubled brother vanish on the streets of LA. In her desperate search, she meets Gabriel Stewart, a runaway with mysterious powers and far too many secrets. Rayne can’t explain her crazy need to trust the strange yet compelling boy—to touch him—to protect him even though he scares her.

A fanatical church secretly hunts psychic kids—gifted “Indigo” teens feared to be the next evolution of mankind—for reasons only “the Believers” know. Now Rayne’s only hope is Gabe, who is haunted by an awakening power—a force darker than either of them imagine—that could doom them all.

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My Rating: 4/5

A wonderful start to a new series! Indigo Awakening is an excellent book that will leave you breathless.

Let Me Be The One (The Sullivans #6) by Bella Andre + Featured Freebie

When Vicki Bennett saved Ryan Sullivan’s life as a teenager, it was the beginning of a close friendship that never wavered despite her failed marriage to someone else and Ryan’s well-earned reputation as a ladies man. So when she suddenly needs a pretend boyfriend to protect herself and her career from a powerful man’s advances, he is the only person she can imagine asking.

Ryan will do anything to protect Vicki from harm, but when their “fake” kisses and caresses lead to an incredibly sensual night that neither of them can resist, will he have made the biggest mistake of all by irreparably jeopardizing their friendship? Or is it possible that what they’ve both been looking for has been right there the whole time…and the perfect combination of wicked and sweet, friendship and love, is finally within reach?

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My Rating: 5/5

Let Me Be The One is a sweet and lovely book, my favorite of the Sullivans series. If you liked any of the other books, you'll love this one.

Happy Endings Giveaway Hop

#HEGIVEAWAY

Tell your happy ending story!

 

The Happy Endings Giveaway Hop was organized by Reading Romances!

Welcome to my giveaway for the Happy Endings Giveaway Hop! I love me some happy endings and I'm sure you do, too, so let's get right down to the fun. 

What you can win here: Your choice of one of the four prize books:

The Rake to Ruin Her by Julia Justiss + Kindle Fire Giveaway Info!

Once a rake…

Known as "Magnificent Max," diplomat Max Ransleigh was famed for his lethal charm until a political betrayal left him exiled from government and his reputation in tatters. He seems a very unlikely savior for a well-bred young lady.

Except that Miss Caroline Denby doesn't want to be saved…she wants to be ruined! To Caroline, getting married is tantamount to a death sentence, and meeting the rakish Max at a house party seems the answer to her prayers…. Surely this rogue won't hesitate to put his bad reputation to good use?

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My Rating: 4/5

Very sweet! The Rake to Ruin Her was an adorable romance that is sure to be a hit...

Feature and Follow #2

Gain Book Blog Followers and make new friends with the Book Blogger Feature & Follow! If this is your first time here, welcome! You are about to make some new friends and gain new followers — but you have to know — the point of this hop is to follow other bloggers also. I follow you, you follow me.


The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s Viewand Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it’ll allow us to show off more new blogs!

Q:Who is your favorite villain from a book?

That's a tough one...

I'd have to say Luke from Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Although he's he villain until the last couple of chapters of the last book, I could never truly dislike him. He was such a sympathetic character that I understood why he wanted to destroy the entire world. Overreaction? Yes. But, understandable? Also, yes. He was just a really complex character and I really enjoyed reading about him. And he was also very good-looking. Just saying :)

So, who is your favorite villain?

Justice Cover Reveal

Welcome to the cover reveal for Justice by Rhiannon Paille-book 2 in the Ferryman and the Flame series! This cover is absolutely gorgeous. But, before we get to the reveal, here's the book info:

How far would you go to destroy yourself?

Krishani always knew he would have to go to the Lands of Men, but he never thought it would be like this. Enemies everywhere, an ancestor he can't respect, elders he can't trust, a curse he can't stop and friends he can't help but hate. Desperate to end the pain, he sets out on a quest to find the other Flames and face the enemy that took everything from him.

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And now for the beautiful cover:

Beat the Winter Time Blues-$50 Giveaway!

Does winter have you down? Perk up with a $50 Amazon gift card from Terri Morgan, author of Playing the Genetic Lottery. Keep scrolling below for a chance to win!

Attention Bloggers!

Just a heads up; Entangled Publishing is looking for bloggers to add to their list. If you want the opportunity, just follow these steps:

Here are the requirements:

Do you have a blog?
Do you love to review books?
Do you want access to books before they release?

If your answers to these questions is a resounding "YES" then you're the right blogger for the job.
We want you! Now's a great time to join The List.
If you want to be a part of The List, here's what you have to do:

1. Add Til Death to your Goodreads TBR pile:http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16129271-til-death
and

2. Leave the following in the comments section at (http://kateevangelistarandr.blogspot.com/2013/01/we-want-youto-be-part-of-list.html):
a. Your Name
b. Your Blog URL
c. Your Goodreads Name
d. Your Email Address

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Additional Option: URL to your blog post about this call for bloggers.
Priority will be given to those who help spread the word by creating a post on this call for bloggers on their blog. *smiles*

The Forgotten Ones Cover Reveal + $50 Gift Card Giveaway!

The Forgotten Ones
Author: Laura Howard
Genre: NA Paranormal Fantasy Romance
Expected release date: May 15, 2013
Age Group: New Adult
Cover Designer: Stephanie Mooney 

Book Description:

Allison O'Malley just graduated from college. Her life's plan is to get a job and take care of her schizophrenic mother. She doesn't have room for friends or even Ethan, who clearly wants more. 

When Allison's long-lost father shows up, he claims he can bring her mother back from the dark place her mind has sent her. He reveals legends of a race of people long forgotten, the Tuatha de Danaan, along with the truth about why he abandoned her mother.

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I Only Have Eyes for You (The Sullivans #4) by Bella Andre + Giveaway Info and Brief Note on Plagiarism

Before I get started, I have a quick note to make about plagiarism. Recently, I found out that another blogger-whose name will remain undisclosed-has used my review of Entangled by Nikki Jefford and taken credit, along with reviews from other bloggers. Now, this was quite upsetting. Why would anyone think that they had the right to take MY words and MY work and try to take credit for it? This is not okay.  It was not only once,but occurred several times with several different bloggers. To the blogger who did this, you know who you are. Please take down the review or at least attribute it to me, as well as the other plagiarized reviews. Thank you.

Now, moving on to a happier note...


Sophie Sullivan, a librarian in San Francisco, was five years old when she fell head over heels in love with Jake McCann. Twenty years later, she's convinced the notorious bad boy still sees her as the "nice" Sullivan twin. That is, when he bothers to look at her at all. But when they both get caught up in the magic of the first Sullivan wedding, she knows it's long past time to do whatever it takes to make him see her for who she truly is...the woman who will love him forever.

Jake has always been a magnet for women, especially since his Irish pubs made him extremely wealthy. But the only woman he really wants is the one he can never have. Not only is Sophie his best friend's off-limits younger sister...he can't risk letting her get close enough to discover his deeply hidden secret.

Only, when Sophie appears on his doorstep as Jake's every fantasy come to life-smart, beautiful, and shockingly sexy-he doesn't have a prayer of taking his eyes, or his hands, off her. And he can't stop craving more of her sweet smiles and sinful kisses. Because even though Jake knows loving Sophie isn't the right thing to do...how can he possibly resist?

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My Rating: 4/5


This book is so sweet, a brilliant romance. I Only Have Eyes for You is another wonderful book in the Sullivans series.

'Twas the Night After Christmas by Sabrina Jeffries + Featured Freebie

Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, has been estranged from his mother for most of his life. When his mother’s new companion, Mrs. Camilla Stuart, writes to tell him that his mother is seriously ill, he goes home. But when he learns that the lovely widow tricked him in order to effect a holiday reconciliation, he refuses to stay—unless she meets his “terms.” Somewhere between trying to seduce the beautiful Camilla and struggling with the cruel memories of his childhood Christmases, Pierce discovers that not only does forgiveness go two ways, but that love can blossom even in the coldest of winters.

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My Rating: 5/5

Another brilliant book in the Hellions series! Twas the Night After Christmas was an emotionally charged, sweet romance that I absolutely adored.

Demon's Curse by Alexa Egan + Featured Freebie

A fast-paced and captivating debut—the first in the dark and sexy Imnada Brotherhood series about shape shifters in Regency-era England.

A rising star on the Covent Garden stage, Bianca Parrino believes she has everything she wants. Independence. Wealth. And a life finally free of her violent, abusive husband. But when her close friend, Adam, is murdered, and Bianca is suspected in his death, she is unwittingly drawn into the search for his killer, and soon must question everything she believes—about her friend, about herself, and about a world she never knew existed.

A member of the mysterious race of shape-shifting Imnada and part of an elite military unit, Captain Mac Flannery gathered intelligence during the Napoleonic wars. As a result of a savage massacre, Mac and the men he served with are cursed. Now one of them has been found murdered, and Mac suspects the existence of the Imnada has been discovered at last. His only link to unearthing the truth is the beautiful actress who turns up unexpectedly at Adam’s funeral.

Before long, Mac has more to contend with than Bianca’s overt mistrust, his ill-fated attraction to the haughty and beautiful actress, and his ongoing search for an end to the curse. Because Adam’s killer is back, and Mac is next on his list.

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My Rating: 4/5

A lovely paranormal/historical romance! Though there were a few minor issues. However, despite those few problems, this book was amazing.

The Marrying Season by Candace Camp + iPad Mini Giveaway Info

Genevieve Stafford, the younger sister of the Earl of Rawdon, is an icy but beautiful aristocrat. Determined to make the sort of marital alliance expected of a woman of her station, she becomes engaged to the scion of another noble family. However, when Genevieve finds herself entangled in scandal, her fiancé breaks things off. Shamed, she has no recourse but to retreat to the family estate…until her brother’s friend, Sir Myles Thorwood, offers to marry Genevieve and salvage her reputation.

Genevieve expects to have a loveless marriage of convenience, but the handsome, charming Myles has other things in mind. As the two of them work to discover who engineered the scandal that could have ruined Genevieve’s life, Myles shows Genevieve just what it means to be man and wife. Genevieve finds it difficult to resist the passion Myles evokes in her, but can she risk losing her heart to a man she thinks sees their union as only a duty?

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My Rating: 5/5

An absolutely lovely romance! I loved this book so much-it was just fantastic.

Feature and Follow Friday

Feature & Follow is a weekly post hosted by Parajunkee's View andAlison Can Read.

"Increase blog followers, gain book blog followers, and make new friends with the book blogger Feature & Follow."

This week's question is:

Q. If you could choose one supernatural being/creature to really exist what would it be and why?

If I had to choose, and this is a very difficult choice, I would say that I wanted faeries to exist. Why? Because they embody all that is fantastical, the good and the bad. They were created by dreams, so they essentially are the stuff of dreams-both the nightmarish and the brilliant. Though, yes, that means creatures from nightmares would truly exist, so would creatures from the best of dreams. And who wouldn't want to see their dream become reality? Personally, I think that would be awesome.

Thanks for coming! So, what supernatural creature would you want to really exist? Let me know in the comments and remember to follow me!

Princess in Disguise by Karen Hawkins + Giveaway info

Princess Menshikov of Oxenburg, Alexandra Romanovin, is done being courted by men interested only in her position and wealth. Inspired by tales told by a beloved tutor of the bold and brawny men of Scotland, Alexandra visits that misty land, hoping to find true love. But while traveling without the protection of her royal name, she finds herself accused of thievery by an angry innkeeper. Rescued by the dashing and handsome Earl of Kintore, she thinks she’s found the answer to her prayers—a man worth falling in love with. 

But Kintore has other ideas. An avowed bachelor who long ago swore off marriage, the earl wants nothing more than a passionate interlude with this beautiful, exotic stranger. But soon Alexandra’s intoxicating beauty and seductive touch leave Kintore wondering if a mere interlude will be enough...

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My Rating: 5/5

A very sweet romance novella! This little story is absolutely wonderful.

The Look of Love by Bella Andre-Excerpt + Giveaway Info

Chloe Peterson is having a bad night. A really bad night. The large bruise on her cheek can attest to that. And when her car skids off the side of a wet country road straight into a ditch, she’s convinced even the gorgeous guy who rescues her in the middle of the rain storm must be too good to be true. Or is he?

As a successful photographer who frequently travels around the world, Chase Sullivan has his pick of beautiful women, and whenever he’s home in San Francisco, one of his seven siblings is usually up for causing a little fun trouble. Chase thinks his life is great just as it is—until the night he finds Chloe and her totaled car on the side of the road in Napa Valley. Not only has he never met anyone so lovely, both inside and out, but he quickly realizes she has much bigger problems than her damaged car. Soon, he is willing to move mountains to love—and protect—her, but will she let him?

Chloe vows never to make the mistake of trusting a man again. Only, with every loving look Chase gives her—and every sinfully sweet caress—as the attraction between them sparks and sizzles, she can’t help but wonder if she’s met the only exception. And although Chase didn’t realize his life was going to change forever in an instant, amazingly, he isn’t the least bit interested in fighting that change. Instead, he’s gearing up for a different fight altogether…for Chloe’s heart.

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My rating: 4/5

The Look of Love is such a sweet book! This lovely romance introduces the charming Sullivan family with an epic, sweet love story.

More Giveaway Info-Kindle Fire Giveaway!

Seems to be a lot of giveaways going on, yes? I'm sure none of us are complaining about that :)
I just wanted to let you know about a giveaway for a KINDLE FIRE-just enter the rafflecopter below and good luck...

Once Again a Bride by Jane Ashford + Nook Color Giveaway Info!

Pushed by her dying father into a marriage with one of his friends, Charlotte Rutherford Wylde finds herself bound to an old man who disdains and ignores her. Miserable, furious, she determines to take drastic action, but before she can confront him, her husband is murdered in the dark London streets. From the moment Charlotte hears this upsetting news, she is subject to shock after shock. Her dead husband has spent the fortune she brought him, leaving her nearly penniless. His will reflects his obsession with the artifacts of ancient Rome, turning her home into a museum. And most astonishing of all, he had an entire family that he never mentioned.

The fashionable Wyldes are as surprised to hear of Charlotte's existence as she is of theirs. To the charismatic Alec she is, at first, just another obligation in his overburdened life. He has to grapple with his dead relative's shady business dealings, an attempted robbery, and a suspicious Bow Street Runner. But it's not long before Alec realizes that there is nothing he would rather do than cherish the entrancing Widow Wylde.

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My Rating: 2/5

Unfortunately, not the best historical romance I've ever read. I don't have much to say about Once Again a Bride, so I'll keep this short...

The Sullivans Series Blog Tour Kick Off-HUGE Giveaways!

Please enjoy this guest post by Bella Andre, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the contemporary romance series, The Sullivans. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including special romantic swag baskets for each book, an iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, Nook Color, and Kobo eReader, and Amazon and iTunes gift cards!  

Alpha Heroes & Happily Ever Afters: The Perfect Combo

A guest post by Bella Andre...

X Marks the Scot by Victoria Roberts + Featured Freebie

He was a Highland rogue—
wicked with a bow and just as wicked with the ladies.

Declan MacGregor hadn’t a care in the world beyond finding a soft bed and willing woman…until he had to escort Lady Liadain Campbell to the English court. The woman needles him at every turn, but he can’t just abandon her to that vipers’ nest without protection.

She never asked for a bodyguard…

Liadain wasn’t thrilled to be left in the care of her clan’s archrival. It was as if the man never had a lady tell him no before! And yet as whispers of treason swirl through the court and the threat of danger grows ever sharper, her bitter enemy soon becomes the only one she can trust…

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My Rating: 5/5
I LOVED this book. It was an excellent historical romance, just wonderful.

Checkmate, My Lord by Tracey Devlyn + 3 Featured Freebies

A desperate mother falls in love with the spymaster she’s sent to betray.

Spymaster Sebastian Danvers, Lord Somerton, has spent the last decade protecting England’s shores against a French invasion. Known for his cold logic and ability to sacrifice anything for the greater good, few can outwit him, and even fewer dare challenge him. Until now.

After being exiled to his country estate, Sebastian is surprised when his beautiful, no-nonsense neighbor turns her seductive wiles on him. But years of intrigue have left him wondering why a respectable widow would risk scandal for a few nights in his bed. Sebastian takes his time unraveling the widow’s secrets, for he quickly realizes she might be the one sacrifice he is unwilling to make.

Living a quiet existence at Winter’s Hollow, Catherine Ashcroft spends her days doing little more than caring for her precocious six-year-old daughter and negotiating her neighbors’ various complaints against their absentee landowner, the enigmatic Earl of Somerton. But, all her boredom comes to a searing halt after learning her newly returned neighbor might have had something to do with her husband’s murder.

Catherine's orderly existence soon upends and she now finds herself in a desperate bid to save her daughter’s life. But she must betray the earl to do so, even though she no longer suspects him of foul play. Catherine succumbs to the the earl’s passionate kisses and recognizes the same loneliness she has felt for years lurking in his hard, crystalline eyes. As her lover’s enemies close in, will Catherine be able to save both her beloved daughter and the handsome spy who has stolen her heart?

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My Rating: 4/5

Checkmate, My Lord was a lovely romance, as good as the first in the Nexus series. It was full of the same combination of delightful romance and thrilling intrigue.

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Her Wolfen Destiny by Dakota Trace Book Blitz + Featured Freebie

Welcome to my post for the Her Wolfen Destiny Book Blitz! Without further ado, here's all the info...

Raksha by Frankie Rose Cover Reveal

Welcome one and all to the Raksha cover reveal! This book sounds hardcore and the cover definitely matches. Before I reveal the cover, here's the book info:

She has no name.

She has her knives; her training; her halo.

The first and second give her the tools and the skill to defeat the opponents she is pitted against each month. The third frees her from pain and fear. From any kind of emotion at all. Everything is as it should be. Everything is as it should be, until…

FearPainAngerHappinessDesireGuilt

Love.

When a newly-named Kit escapes the Sanctuary after killing her best friend, the last thing she needs is another knife in her hand. Or Ryka, the damaged, beautiful blonde boy, who she refuses to let save her. Still learning how to process the onslaught of her new feelings, the sights and sounds of Freetown are overwhelming and strange. There are a hundred differences between her old home and her new one, but one thing remains starkly similar: the matches. Yet where the blood in the Sanctuary landed only on the colosseum floor, Kit will quickly learn that a river of red runs through Freetown’s very streets.

Freed from the oppression of a society who stole her right to feel, the true horror of her old life leaves Kit wondering if she really has been freed at all. Would she be better off without the crippling horror of all the blood on her hands, or is the love of one boy worth living through all the pain?

Raksha is the call of the dead. It is the rumbling chant for fresh blood from the other side, the demand for sacrifice. The colosseum is behind Kit. The fighting pits await.

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And, now for the cover...

I Am Alive by Cameron Jace Book Blitz+ Giveaway!

Welcome to my post for the I Am Alive Book Blitz! Let me tell you, this book sounds wonderful. For those who haven't heard about it, here's the summary...

The Rules by Stacey Kade + Featured Freebie

1. Never trust anyone.

2. Remember they are always searching.

3. Don’t get involved.

4. Keep your head down.

5. Don’t fall in love.

Five simple rules. Ariane Tucker has followed them since the night she escaped from the genetics lab where she was created, the result of combining human and extraterrestrial DNA. Ariane’s survival—and that of her adoptive father—depends on her ability to blend in among the full-blooded humans in a small Wisconsin town, to hide in plain sight at her high school from those who seek to recover their lost (and expensive) “project.”

But when a cruel prank at school goes awry, it puts her in the path of Zane Bradshaw, the police chief’s son and someone who sees too much. Someone who really sees her. After years of trying to be invisible, Ariane finds the attention frightening—and utterly intoxicating. Suddenly, nothing is simple anymore, especially not the rules…

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My Rating: 5/5

An absolutely spectacular book! Just brilliant! The Rules is a fantastic paranormal romance...