Weekly Update #213, Goodbye to April...

Welcome to my Weekly Update where I post my blog's schedule for the week!

I'm linking up to The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Tynga's Reviews for Stacking the Shelves and Mailbox Monday showcasing the books I added to my shelves or Kindle this week, and It's Monday! What Are You Reading? hosted by Kathryn @ Book Date.

I can't believe this is the end of April! I just feel like the year is going way too fast!! I am looking forward to the end of May though, because the kids will be getting out of school. 

There is the usual mix of genres this week and several reviews. I've been behind in my reading, so I have some work to do to catch back up. Anyway, here's what to expect:

#WishfulWonder May Instagram Challenge

#WishfulWonder's Instagram Challenge is hosted by me and Rissi at Finding Wonderland. Feel free to jump on board at any time!

Searching for Sarah by Julieann Dove (Blog Tour Launch & #Giveaway)

On Tour with Prism Book Tours.

Book Tour Launch for

Searching for Sarah

Julieann Dove

Note from the Author

Welcome lovely Readers! I’m tickled to be able to introduce everyone to the “Searching For Sarah” tour. I’ve been writing Sarah’s journey for some time, and it is with great pleasure that I can now curl back a page and present her story to you. She is an amazing young woman, searching for a place in this world...searching for security, love, and a happily ever after. Through the next three books in the series, I promise to find her just that!

— Julieann

New Releases/#Free & Bargain Books for April 24th - 30th #BookSale

Here are the New Releases / Free & Bargain Books, hosted by Sharon over at Beck Valley Books for this week! Check it all out below...

Authors please feel free to add your own books.

Readers please free to add your own finds.

(any genre except erotica welcome)

Blood Road by Amanda McCrina (Blog Tour Review & #Giveaway)

I thought the premise for this one was really intriguing. Read what I thought below...

Blood Road

(Blood Oath #1)
by Amanda McCrina

YA Historical

Paperback & ebook, 329 Pages

April 25th 2017 by Month9Books

Summary

Nineteen-year-old Torien Risto has seen dissidents dealt with before. He knows the young local girl who just knifed him will hang for assaulting an Imperial officer, unless he can stop it.

Someone inside the provincial government is kidnapping Imperial citizens and selling them across the desert to the salt mines, silencing anyone who tries to intervene. The girl’s brother is one of those who has been taken. Rejected by the corrupt courts, she’s waging a personal war against the Empire.

Determined to save her life, Torien sets out in search of answers on the Salt Road, the ancient trade route running deep into the heart of a desert—territory claimed by the hostile Mayaso tribe.

Now, Torien is no longer sure where his own loyalty lies, or how far he will go to break the cycle of tyranny, political bullying, and social injustice in an empire that seals its borders in blood.

You can read an excerpt HERE.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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Rebel Cause by Cassandra Giovanni (Cover Reveal & #Giveaway)

Welcome to the Cover Reveal for

Rebel Cause by Cassandra Giovanni

Coming July 11th 2017...

Crossing in Time by D. L. Orton (Blog Tour Grand Finale & #Giveaway)

On Tour with Prism Book Tours.

Book Tour Grand Finale for

Crossing in Time

By D.L. Orton

We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops, go back and

check them out and grab ebook copies of the series on SALE while you can...

Launch - Note from the Author

Love is the most powerful force known to mankind. It wrecks kings, destroys barriers, makes us risk everything for a few stolen moments. . . . And all of this makes for a great story.

Chance for Home by Traci Hunter Abramson (Blog Tour Review & #Giveaway)

I own almost all of this author's books and have been looking
forward to her newest! Read my review and enter the giveaway below...

Chance for Home

by Traci Hunter Abramson

Adult Contemporary Romance

Paperback & ebook, 234 Pages

April 1st 2017 by Covenant Communications

Summary

Beautiful pre-med student Kari Evans believes she’s found the man of her dreams—right up until the moment she discovers he’s a two-timing cheat. Desperately gathering the pieces of her broken heart, she realizes that what she needs most is space to reconsider her future. A summer in Washington, DC, with her professional baseball player brother, Ben, sounds like just the change of scene she’s after. But if complicated romantic entanglements are what she’s trying to escape, she’s out of luck.

Ryan Strobel has had it with spotlight-seeking women. As third baseman for the Washington Nationals, he’s dealt with more than his fair share of opportunistic admirers—but his ex-fiancée, Brandi, may be the worst. When the woman refuses to take no for an answer, Ryan’s teammate Ben offers a crazy solution: Ben’s sister will pose as Ryan’s new girlfriend. Though an unlikely pair, Ryan and Kari find themselves getting surprisingly comfortable with the charade. Soon, the line between fact and fiction is blurred, and the very real feelings that develop between the couple are undeniable. But when faced with the interference of conniving exes, family objections, and the reality of their very different lives, are Ryan and Kari destined to strike out in the game of love?

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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I can't wait for... Dark Breaks the Dawn by Sara B. Larson (Can't-Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday)

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted here to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released as well. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Find out more here.

I enjoyed Larson's Defy series and I love that she's written a story based on Swan Lake. It's my pick this week...

The Sound of Emeralds by Rachelle Rea Cobb (Birthday Blog Tour & #Giveaway) @RachelleReaCobb

I'm joining in the celebration for this inspirational series. Check it all out below,
including a giveaway. You can also check out an interview with the author here.

The Sounds of Emeralds

(Steadfast Love #3)

by Rachelle Rea Cobb

Christian Historical Romance

Paperback & ebook, 250 Pages

April 15th 2016 by WhiteFire Publishing

Summary

What once was blazing hatred has turned to lasting love, but could the union of a wild heart with that of a lady ever result in more than heartache?

With the help of an old friend with uncertain loyalties, Dirk inches ever closer to clearing his name. Gwyneth throws her faith into good tidings and the promise of a future as a family. But an old evil comes to call, just as tragedy rips apart a fledgling truce. Enemies from the past and grief for the future threaten to tear asunder what God had brought together…

As the date of Dirk’s trial approaches, his fate and his family hang in the balance. Will he be proven innocent of Gwyneth’s parents’ murders—or separated from her forever? How much pain does it take to erode a love steadfast?

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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Blood Road by Amanda McCrina (Blitz Excerpt & #Giveaway)

Happy release day to...

Blood Road

(Blood Oath #1)
by Amanda McCrina

YA Historical

Paperback & ebook, 329 Pages

April 25th 2017 by Month9Books

Summary

Nineteen-year-old Torien Risto has seen dissidents dealt with before. He knows the young local girl who just knifed him will hang for assaulting an Imperial officer, unless he can stop it.

Someone inside the provincial government is kidnapping Imperial citizens and selling them across the desert to the salt mines, silencing anyone who tries to intervene. The girl’s brother is one of those who has been taken. Rejected by the corrupt courts, she’s waging a personal war against the Empire.

Determined to save her life, Torien sets out in search of answers on the Salt Road, the ancient trade route running deep into the heart of a desert—territory claimed by the hostile Mayaso tribe.

Now, Torien is no longer sure where his own loyalty lies, or how far he will go to break the cycle of tyranny, political bullying, and social injustice in an empire that seals its borders in blood.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

Goodreads│Amazon│Barnes & Noble│Book Depository

Ninja Girl by Cookie O'Gorman (Blog Tour Guest Post & #Giveaway)

I'm welcoming the author on my blog today to share some of her
heroine's tips. Make sure you check that and the giveaway out below...

Ninja Girl

by Cookie O'Gorman

YA Contemporary Romance

ebook

March 30th 1016

Summary

Seventeen-year-old Snow-Soon Lee kicks ass--literally. She teaches at her family-owned martial arts gym, The Academy, and cares more about training to be the next Bruce Lee than hooking up. In fact, Snow's never even been kissed. But when Girls Night rolls around, Snow decides to prove to her friends (and herself) that she's not just some boring tomboy. Impulsively, she kisses a hot stranger and even manages to escape his two security guards.

One stolen kiss…

Ash Stryker's senior year sucks. His politician father pulled him out of Chariot High, separating him from his championship-winning soccer team. Now he's stuck at a prissy private school with no friends, no team and no chance of being scouted. On top of that, thanks to the death threats his dad's received, Ash has a security tail aka professional babysitters. When the mystery girl from the movies shows up at his school, rappelling from the rafters, Ash knows one thing: he won't let her get away again.

One interesting job proposition…

After a seemingly random attack, Ash's mother surprises everyone. She hires Snow to be Ash's personal bodyguard until after the election. But can Snow's kick-ass skills hold up against the rising threats to Ash's family? More importantly, can Ash convince his ninja girl to screw ethics and kiss him again?

Opposites attract in this YA romance where a smooth talker meets his match in the tough girl who (literally) sweeps him off his feet. Moral of the story:

Sometimes even bad boys need a bodyguard.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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A Fragile Hope by Cynthia Ruchti (Blog Tour Review & #Giveaway) @CynthiaRuchti

This book... It was quite a read. Read my thoughts and enter the giveaway below...

A Fragile Hope

by Cynthia Ruchti

Christian Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Paperback & ebook, 320 Pages

April 4th 2017 by Abingdon Press

Summary

Hope grows when seeds are planted—even in the muddy middle of life.

Josiah Chamberlain’s life’s work revolves around repairing other people’s marriages. When his own is threatened by his wife’s unexplained distance, and then threatened further when she’s unexpectedly plunged into an unending fog, Josiah finds his expertise, quick wit and clever quips are no match for a relationship that is clearly broken.

Feeling betrayed, confused, and ill-equipped for a crisis this crippling, he reexamines everything he knows about the fragility of hope and the strength of his faith and love. Love seems to have failed him. Will what’s left of his faith fail him, too? Or will it be the one thing that holds him together and sears through the impenetrable wall that separates them?

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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Weekly Update #212, reading by my mood...

Welcome to my Weekly Update where I post my blog's schedule for the week!

I'm linking up to The Sunday Post, hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Tynga's Reviews for Stacking the Shelves and Mailbox Monday showcasing the books I added to my shelves or Kindle this week, and It's Monday! What Are You Reading? hosted by Kathryn @ Book Date.

This weekend I ignored the books I was supposed to be reading and read what I felt like. Romance. I don't read a lot of mainstream romance, but I was just in the mood for it and will have some reviews coming soon for what I read. Generally I can fit a book or two in here or there that I'm in the mood for, but otherwise, it's pretty scheduled. Not that what's on the calendar aren't books I don't want to read, because they are, but I'm not always completely in the mood for them. So, I'm curious. Do you schedule your reading, do you read whatever you want, do you have a mix? Let me know.

This week is a mix of genres, as usual. Here's what to expect:

New Releases/#Free & Bargain Books for April 17th - 23rd #BookSale

Here are the New Releases / Free & Bargain Books, hosted by Sharon over at Beck Valley Books for this week! Check it all out below...

Authors please feel free to add your own books.

Readers please free to add your own finds.

(any genre except erotica welcome)

Join Becky Wade for a Facebook Party for True to You on May 4th!

Raise your hand if you're ready for Becky Wade's new series! 

I adore Becky's books! She's one of my top inspirational contemporary romance authors and is always wonderful to chat and work with.

Celebrate the release of book one, True to You, with Becky and other readers on Facebook on May 4th during a fun author chat party at 8:00 PM EDT (that's 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, & 5:00 Pacific)! Becky will be chatting about the book and answering your questions about the new series, and of course, there will be plenty of fun giveaways too!

Pre-order your copy of True to You so you're ready for a fun book discussion. Find out more about the book here.

Hope to see you on May 4 for Becky's True to You Facebook Party! In the meantime, feel free to grab the prequel novella, Then Came You, FREE from Amazon!

Defiance by A. L. Sowards (Blog Tour Review & #Giveaway)

I loved this author's last two WWII books and have been anticipating this one, so I'm
happy to get to review for its tour. Read what I thought and enter the giveaway below...

Defiance

by A. L. Sowards

LDS Historical Romance

Paperback & ebook, 310 Pages

April 2017 by Covenant Communications

Summary

Eight years after immigrating to the United States, German-born Lukas Ley embodies the American dream: successful athlete, gorgeous girlfriend, loving family. But beneath the surface, eighteen-year-old Lukas is driven by ambition, resolved to avenge the murder of his father at the hands of the Nazi regime. Unfortunately, a failed physical throws his plans for flight school off course. Unlike his war-hero older brother, Lukas’s purpose is unclear. He can’t fly, and in the eyes of the military, he’s good for only one thing—the front lines. 

From the foxholes of war-ravaged Luxembourg to the devastation of an enormous German offensive, Lukas’s journey is fraught with peril. But when he’s taken as a prisoner of war, he realizes life is about to get much worse. In the enemy camp, Lukas is viewed as a German fighting for the wrong side. Ripped from the innocence of an idealistic youth, he becomes a man beaten by the horrors of war. Now his only hope of survival is to hold tightly to his faith in God and his love of family and home. But even if he manages to make it out alive, can he ever be whole again?

Sometimes survival is the ultimate act of Defiance.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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Crossing in Time by D.L. Orton (Blog Tour Excerpt, eBook #SALE & #Giveaway)

On Tour with Prism Book Tours.

Dead Time, book three in the series, just released on April 15th!
Don't miss the series ebook SALE and begin the series with book one...

Crossing in Time

(Between Two Evils #1)
by D.L. Orton

Adult Sci-Fi Romance, Dystopian

Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook & ebook, 374 pages

April 7th 2015 by Rocky Mountain Press

Summary

A Publishers Weekly Starred Review

“Best Sci-Fi Love Story of the Year”
Remember How It Feels to Fall in Love?

Race against the clock through a dystopian nightmare. Climb naked into an untested time machine (carrying only a seashell and a promise). Wake up twenty years younger on a tropical beach, buck naked and mortally wounded, with your heart in your throat.

This is a journey of love, loss, and redemption that will make your pulse gallop and your palms sweat, have you laughing out loud through your tears, and leave you flush with the sublime pleasure of falling in love.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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Forgotten by Kristin Smith (Book Blitz ebook #SALE, Excerpt & #Giveaway)

Check out this Dystopian series from Clean Teen Publishing!
There's an ebook SALE, excerpt, and giveaway below...

Forgotten

(The Deception Game #2)
by Kristin Smith

YA Dystopian

Paperback & ebook, 300 Pages

April 25th 2017 by Clean Teen Publishing

Summary

The epic tale of Sienna Preston continues in this second installment of the exhilarating Deception Game series.

Seventeen-year-old Sienna is no stranger to heartache and loss. But this time, it’s different; someone―or something―has tampered with a loved one’s memories, and she’s determined to get answers.

The trail leads her to the glittering skyscrapers and modern luxuries of Rubex, the Capital of Pacifica, where she infiltrates the government’s Agency for Intelligence and Genetics. But answers are not always easy to come by, especially when her own memories may have been altered. Luckily, Zane Ryder is there to help her put the pieces back together, his devotion and concern muddying the waters between friendship and something more.

When Sienna gets too close to uncovering dark Agency secrets, she’s framed for the murder of a prominent government official, sending her on the run. Sienna’s heart may be torn about who she loves, but none of that really matters anymore―because the only thing that awaits her now is a death sentence.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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True North by L. E. Sterling (Blog Tour & #Giveaway)

I've heard good things about this series. You can read the first six chapters
on Wattpad HERE, and learn more and enter the giveaway below...

True North

(True Born Trilogy #2)

by L. E. Sterling

YA Fantasy, SciFi

Hardcover & ebook, 400 Pages

April 4th 2017 by Entangled Teen

Summary

Abandoned by her family in Plague-ridden Dominion City, eighteen-year-old Lucy Fox has no choice but to rely upon the kindness of the True Borns, a renegade group of genetically enhanced humans, to save her twin sister, Margot. But Nolan Storm, their mysterious leader, has his own agenda. When Storm backtracks on his promise to rescue Margot, Lucy takes her fate into her own hands and sets off for Russia with her True Born bodyguard and maybe-something-more, the lethal yet beautiful Jared Price. In Russia, there’s been whispered rumors of Plague Cure.

While Lucy fights her magnetic attraction to Jared, anxious that his loyalty to Storm will hurt her chances of finding her sister, they quickly discover that not all is as it appears…and discovering the secrets contained in the Fox sisters’ blood before they wind up dead is just the beginning.

As they say in Dominion, sometimes it’s not you…it’s your DNA.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

Goodreads│Amazon│Barnes & Noble│Book Depository│Target│Entangled

Fragile Chaos by Amber R. Duell (Blog Tour Excerpt & #Giveaway) @AmberR_Duell

This one looks quite intriguing. Check out an excerpt, trailer, and giveaway below...

Fragile Chaos

by Amber R. Duell

YA Fantasy

Paperback & ebook, 300 Pages

July 11th 2017 by Radiant Crown Publishing, LLC

Summary

A GOD OF WAR SEEKING RESTORATION.

AN UNWILLING SACRIFICIAL BRIDE.

BETRAYAL THAT COULD DESTROY THEM BOTH.

“[E]very fiber of my being is woven from the rage of mortals.”

Theodric, the young God of War, has a talent for inciting conflict and bloodshed. After being stripped of his powers by his older brother, King of Gods, he sets out to instigate a mortal war to prove himself worthy of being restored to power.

“I loved Kisk once; it was my home… But that was before. This is now.”

Sixteen-year-old Cassia, like many in the modern era, believes gods and goddesses to be just a myth. Enemy to her country and an orphan of the war, she has no time for fairy tales. That’s until religious zealots from Theo’s sect offer her up as a sacrifice.

Can Cassia and Theo end the mortal war and return balance to the earth and heavens? Or, will their game of fate lead down a path of destruction, betrayal, and romance neither of them saw coming?

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

Goodreads│Radiant Crown Publishing│Amazon│Barnes & Noble│Kobo│Smashwords│iBooks

I can't wait for... In a Perfect World by Trish Doller (Can't-Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday)

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted here to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released as well. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Find out more here.

I just love the sound of this one! I love that the heroine gets to discover a new-to-her country and that this doesn't take place in the US. It's my pick this week...

Chasing Red by Lauren Winder Farnsworth (Blog Tour Review & #Giveaway))

This is the third book I've read from this author and each has been interestingly different,
but very enjoyable. Read what I thought about this one and enter the giveaway below...

Chasing Red

by Lauren Winder Farnsworth

LDS Contemporary Romance

Paperback & ebook, 240 Pages

April 11th 2017 by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

Summary

Ryder Redmond can’t wait to begin her new life in New York City, with her first real job after college. But the big city gets a little more complicated once she meets the charming and mysterious Damian Wolfe. On the surface he seems perfect, but her friend Hunter is suspicious of his all-too-straight smile and his motives towards Ryder. With her heart on the line, Ryder will have to decide just how much she trusts the handsome city slicker.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

Goodreads│Amazon│Barnes & Noble│Book Depository│Target│Deseret Book

The Gatekeeper's Trilogy by Eva Pohler (Book Blitz & #Giveaway)

This YA Fantasy trilogy is on SALE for 99¢!

The Gatekeeper's Trilogy

(Gatekeeper's Saga #1-3)
by Eva Pohler

YA Fantasy

Summary

A young adult fantasy about the ancient gods in modern times.

A teen becomes entangled with the gods of Mount Olympus when Thanatos, the god of death, wants to meet her. He makes a deal with his father, Hades, to go to the upperworld. The deal requires that a murder be avenged with the help of his sisters, the Furies.

Part paranormal romance and part adventure story, this trilogy follows Therese's adventures as she struggles to overcome challenges by the gods her in her quest to become like them.

This series was initially written as a trilogy and can end with the third book, or you can keeping reading through all six. This box set includes the first three books only. Follow Therese's adventures as she strives to become a goddess in the ancient Greek pantheon.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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The Matchmaking Game by Donna Hatch (Blog Tour Grand Finale & #Giveaway)

On Tour with Prism Book Tours.

Review & Excerpt Book Tour Grand Finale for

The Matchmaking Game

By Donna Hatch

We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the reviews

or reading the first chapter of the book, go back and do so now...

Launch - Excerpt, Chapter One, Part 1

England 1814

Rowena Emerson studied her longtime friend, Evan Barnes, and tried to judge by his expression if he’d be game for a new scheme. It was hard to tell; he had come home from the war a mysterious stranger, with only glimpses of his former playful self who had always been ready for a new lark.

The Vicar's Daughter by Josi S. Kilpack (Blog Tour Review)

This is the second book by this author I've read this year from this line
of books and it's been such a pleasure. Read my full thoughts below...

The Vicar's Daughter

(A Proper Romance)
by Josi S. Kilpack

Adult Historical Romance

Paperback & ebook, 336 Pages

April 4th 2017 by Shadow Mountain

Summary

Cassie, the youngest of six daughters in the Wilton family, is bold, bright, and ready to enter society. There's only one problem: her older sister Lenora, whose extreme shyness prevents her from attending many social events. Lenora is now entering her third season, and since their father has decreed that only one Wilton girl can be out at a time, Cassie has no choice except to wait her turn.

Evan Glenside, a soft-spoken, East London clerk, has just been named his great-uncle's heir and, though he is eager to learn all that will be required of him, he struggles to feel accepted in a new town and in his new position.

A chance meeting between Evan and Lenora promises to change everything, but when Lenora proves too shy to pursue the relationship, Cassie begins to write Mr. Glenside letters in the name of her sister. Her good intentions lead to disaster when Cassie realizes she is falling in love with Evan. But then Evan begins to court Lenora, thinking she is the author of the letters.

As secrets are revealed, the hearts of Cassie, Evan, and Lenora are tested. Will the final letter sent by the vicar's daughter be able to reunite the sisters as well as unite Evan with his true love?

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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Saints & Suspects by Jordan McCollum (Review)

Both Saints & Spies and Saints & Suspects will be 99 cents until April 19! Saints & Suspects will also include exclusive bonus content including Irish slang fun, recipes and tons of deleted scenes, but only during the launch period! And yes, even though I received a review copy of this, I still went and bought my own Kindle copy. :) You can see my review of the first book, Saints & Spies, here. Check out a fun guest post here and read my review below...

Saints & Suspects

(Saints & Spies #2)
by Jordan McCollum
LDS Romantic Suspense
ebook, 410 Pages
April 10th 2017 by Durham Crest Books

Summary

Saving her country from terrorists could cost Special Agent Molly Malone her heart.

If misfortune should ever follow you, may it never catch up.  — Old Irish Proverb

Molly Malone didn’t think things could get worse. Her first undercover assignment as a new FBI agent isn’t going well, and the Irish terrorists she’s trying to get close to won’t take the bait. To cement her cover, she’s forced to team up with her ex, Special Agent Zach Saint — and play an engaged couple in love. Swallowing her hurt and anger to salvage the mission is almost more than she can bear, but if she doesn’t, she’ll lose her chance to get close to the terrorists and confirm their plans. Her Irish luck alone won’t get her through this one, but can she put her life and heart in Zach’s keeping again?

Zach Saint doesn’t want Molly in the middle of danger, yet that’s exactly where he finds her. Determined to help, he agrees to a fake engagement where he can stay close and keep her safe. Events quickly spiral out of his control, however, when he realizes two things: his feelings for Molly never went away, and a lethal terrorist attack is imminent. Working together is difficult and learning to trust each other again nearly impossible. But, if they want to bring down the terrorists and have a chance at a future together, they’ll have to do both — and the clock is ticking.

(Affiliate links included, meaning that I will be compensated if you make a purchase using my links.)

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The Librarians and the Mother Goose Chase by Greg Cox (Book Blitz & #Giveaway)

The Librarians and the 
Mother Goose Chase

(The Librarians #2)
by Greg Cox

Adult Urban Fantasy, Fantasy

Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 288 Pages

April 25th 2017 by Tor Books

Summary

For millennia, the Librarians have secretly protected the world by keeping watch over dangerous magical relics. Cataloging and safeguarding everything from Excalibur to Pandora’s Box, they stand between humanity and those who would use the relics for evil.

Stories can be powerful. In 1719, Elizabeth Goose of Boston Massachusetts published a collection of rhyming spells as a children's book, creating a spellbook of terrifying power. The Librarian of that age managed to dispose of all copies of the book except one, which remained in the possession of Elizabeth Goose and her family, temporarily averting any potential disaster.

However, strange things are happening, A window washer in San Diego who was blown off his elevated perch by a freak gust of wind, but miraculously survived by landing on a canopy over the building entrance. A woman in rural Pennsylvania who was attacked by mutant rodents without any eyes. And, a college professor in England who somehow found herself trapped inside a prize pumpkin at a local farmer’s market. Baird and her team of Librarians suspect that the magic of Mother Goose is again loose in the world, and with Fynn Carson AWOL once again, it is up to Cassandra, Ezekiel, and Stone to track down the missing spellbook before the true power of the rhymes can be unleashed.

(Affiliate links included, meaning I receive a small kickback when you make a purchase using my links.)

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Praise for The Librarians and the Lost Lamp

"Fans of the quirky TNT series The Librarians will not be disappointed by this novel, which captures the show's spirit of risk. VERDICT:  Daring, high-stakes action is in no short supply as Cox brings his best in this tie-in novel that will please lovers of the show and aficionados of fantasy adventure alike." --Library Journal

Before I Shatter by Mandy Peterson (Cover Reveal Excerpt & #Giveaway)

Welcome to the Cover Reveal, a rebranding created by MSN Art Studio (Maduranga Sampath in preparationg for the release of book two in the series, for

Before I Shatter by Mandy Peterson

Coming July 2017...

A Real Life Fairytale Box Set Collection by Jamie Brook Thompson (Book Blitz Excerpts & #Giveaway)

A Real Life Fairytale

Box Set Collection

(A Silver Creek Novella Series)

by Jamie Brook Thompson

Adult Contemporary Romance

ebook, 239 Pages

March 9th 2017

Includes books 1 - 3 in A Silver Creek Novella Series

Praise for the Book

Five Stars: Couldn’t put this book down! This book has a way of not only making you feel what the characters are feeling, but it sucks you in where you don’t want to put it down, Not only have I read this book once, but I read it all over a second time. If you want to get lost for a few hours then I would highly recommend you read this book!!

Five Stars: Sooooo Good! I really enjoyed this novella. I was so happy with the ending. It was well written and kept my attention even when my Grandson interrupted for help on his homework. So happy he left the math worksheet at school. I will be looking for more of this author’s work. Hope you enjoy this novella.

FiveStars: A clean romance book! Jamie Brook Thompson has got some mad writing skills! She has talent that can take you to another world for a few hours! I recommend this book to anyone who needs a good chic book (like a chic flick but in book form ) to escape the real world for a bit! And who doesn’t love cowboys?!

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Cinderella: a REAL life fairytale

(A Silver Creek Novella Series #1)

If a dream is a wish your heart makes then Cindee Ellis is in major trouble. There’s no way Henry Christensen will ever notice her under all those oil stains and brake fluid splattered across her shirt. Unless—she’s dead wrong about him. Join her with this real life fairytale set in the small town of Silver Creek to find out how she’ll work her guts out to make her own happily ever after.

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Beauty and the Beast: a REAL life fairytale

(A Silver Creek Novella Series #2)

There's a tale as old as time of two people falling in love, but what happens when Belle won't have anything to do with it. Join her with this real life fairytale set in the small town of Silver Creek to find out how she’ll transform the town's beast into a handsome prince with her heart, not her beautician skills.

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The Frogg Princess: a REAL life fairytale

(A Silver Creek Novella Series #3)

Taya is almost there. Join her in this real-life fairytale, set in the small town of Silver Creek, as she plans to start a new life by opening a little restaurant. Only to find a few rude people that don’t seem to welcome her. But that doesn’t seem to bother Felix Frogg, a local police officer, and the love-at–first-sight reactions he keeps tossing her way. If Taya isn’t careful with the way her heart is softening towards Felix, she could be walking into a lifetime commitment of happily ever after that wasn’t in her plans.

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