Summer is HERE! This means I've got extra time for reading, reviewing, and being the ultimate #bookworm I am! Here's what's first up on my TBR pile. I plan on revisiting my Youtube channel this summer now that I have extra time, so be watching for reviews coming soon. Subscribe to my newsletter if you haven't already for regular updates, and feel free to comment with suggestions below :) 1. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah2. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children3. Gen Ryan's Beautiful Masterpiece4. Jeannine Colette's Wild Abandon5. MJ Greenway Sarah Starting Over6. Uncle Tom's Cabin7. Outlander
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"Love isn't an option when you're Jemma Bowers...”
★★★RAINING DOWN RULES★★★
by BK Rivers
Cover Designer: TOJ Publishing Services
Jemma Bowers hasn’t kissed anyone in over a thousand days. She knows—she’s counted.For twenty-year-old Jemma, rules are not meant to be broken…even if she’s the one who created them. Friendships have boundaries, relationships mean trouble, and don’t even get her started on sex. Haunted by the death of her mother and her father’s abandonment, Jemma finds herself hungry for something meaningful and permanent, but is afraid of what may happen if she pursues it. Jordan Capshaw can’t fight his addiction. Not even if it will cost him his career… When Jemma finds Jordan drunk and barefoot in the street, she convinces him to get in her car. Aside from the fact he’s the lead singer of her favorite band and pretty much the rock star of her dreams, she quickly realizes his addiction is a monster neither of them can control. Who knew choosing between a rock star and a fireman could be so difficult? Emotions run high as Jemma soon finds herself caught between the troubled rock star and her growing affections for Vic Harper, a swoon-worthy firefighter from her past. But when her grandmother passes away, leaving her with no other family, Jemma’s world falls apart. To save herself from further heartbreak, she risks it all by breaking her own rules, and putting her heart on the line. After all, the heart just might be the biggest rule breaker of them all.
★★★WHAT REVIEWER'S ARE SAYING★★★
5/5 Stars: Vera is Reading "Loved Raining Down Rules!!! Raining Down Rules is a captivating book with an incredible story. It is very emotional and has lots of drama, but also very sexy scenes. I loved that the story was told from different POVs. B.K. Rivers wrote a fantastic book, with an amazing story and awesome characters. Raining Down Rules is a fast and easy read that you'll not be able to put down. can't wait to read Jordan's story!" 5/5 Stars: Jaime from Once Upon a Twilight "Raining Down is fantastic! I couldn't put it down. It was a fast, easy and entertaining read. I didn't know what Jemma would do next. The fact that I didn't know who she would chose had me going crazy! This is a great love story everyone should read." 5/5 Stars: Danielle S. "I absolutely love love love this book!! I definitely couldn't put it down! Even the times that I had to put it down I found myself thinking about the story and how it was going to progress! I absolutely fell in love with the characters, and am so happy with how it ended, but i am definitely hoping that the story will continue! It definitely touched on a lot of my emotions, and i love that with a story." 5/5 Stars: Amazon Customer It's exactly what I was looking for: a nice romance to read in one night. 4.5/5 Stars: Tami 1-click addict "This was a well thought out and well written contemporary romance from an author I have never heard of before. I look forward to reading more of her things in the future."
★★★ABOUT THE AUTHOR★★★
BK, her husband and three children live in the Phoenix suburbs on their own mini farm surrounded by crowing roosters and the low nicker of horses. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking anything sweet, in fact it’s been said her brownies are so good they save marriages. The inspiration for her novels comes in many forms, but mostly from her Gotye channel on Pandora. She writes young adult and new adult novels to the beat of Gotye, Snow Patrol and many others. Today marks ten years since I graduated from high school. After seeing a friend’s Facebook post and realizing this, my stomach sank a little bit. It’s official. It’s been a decade since I was that bright-eyed eighteen-year-old ready to take on the world. It’s been a decade since I stood, adorned in a cap and gown, looking to the horizon of life with excitement, with my twenties ahead of me, without a gray hair in sight. Brushing aside my hair, which now has quite a few grays, I mourned for a few moments before going back to my day—weeding the garden, going to Walmart for dish detergent, eating leftovers for lunch, and doing dishes. I’m pretty sure when they asked me ten years ago where I saw myself in a decade, this was not the day I imagined. The truth is, the luxurious, settled, mature life I imagined isn’t quite what I got. Adult life is tedious, it’s difficult, it’s exhausting, and it’s full of difficult decisions. As much as I thought I could set myself up for an easy adult life by working hard in high school, this isn’t the case. It’s not all bad, though. Over the ten years since graduation, I’ve had a lot of milestones, a lot of big moments. My first teaching job, getting married, my first apartment, my first house. We bought our first dog, who is now my best friend. I published three books, and we went on lots of trips. We’ve explored, we’ve changed, we’ve worked hard. We’ve made a good life. Over the past decade, I’ve loved and lost. I’ve learned and changed. Below, ten major lessons I’ve learned since graduation. 1. Adult life is expensive.When you get that first paycheck, you feel a little like Gatsby. But then the mortgage, student loans, car payments, groceries, and everyday life starts to eat away at the number. Soon, you realize the life of cruises and expensive wine are dreams of a naïve high schooler. In reality, sometimes our biggest splurge is going to Wendy’s on a Tuesday and not ordering from the Value Menu. 2. When one thing goes wrong, expect at least a few more to follow.The water heater broke a few weeks after we moved in. We took a deep breath and shelled over our cash. And then the truck tire went flat. And a cat got deathly sick. And our money was just being sucked out of our account like a huge vacuum was over it. When one thing goes wrong, more will quickly follow. Seriously. Murphy’s Law isn’t something to mess with. Oh, and we’ve also found when we start to dedicate ourselves to building up savings—at least ten expensive things break. 3. Life can change in a single moment. For good or bad, life can change in one single day. As we’ve gotten older, we’ve realized life is fragile. Just when you think the ride has smoothed out, something will completely change your direction. Be flexible. Be prepared to deal with things on the fly. Never take anything for granted. 4. Friendships will disappear. Those best friends necklaces from high school will tarnish. It’s not because anyone chooses it. Life just gets busy. Sometimes friends will disappear and come back later. Be sure to welcome them with open arms. Be thankful for the friends you have at every stage of life. They’re there when they’re there for a reason. 5. Sometimes life is about luck.Hard work can get you so far, but sometimes life is about luck. Sometimes it’s about doing or saying the right thing at the right time. Sometimes it’s just about the stars seemingly aligning to help you achieve your goal. So if things aren’t working out the way you want, it’s not always your fault. Work hard, set yourself up for success, but realize this won’t always be the answer. 6. The house will never, ever be clean. True statement. So just give up now. No one looks back on life and wishes they’d spent more time mopping. As a side note, though, if you follow this philosophy, be sure to never, ever accept unexpected visitors. You need a heads up to shove stuff in closets and get out your Swiffer. 7. Paying bills isn’t fun. Watching money drain from your account—not fun. Keeping track of what needs paid when—not fun. Mailing bills, checking bank accounts, wondering what the light bill will be when you accidentally left all the windows open and ran the central air—not fun. Bills suck. As a teenager, you think the freedom of living on your own will be worth it. It’s really not. 8. Your hair/skin/teeth/nails will never be perfect.I have spent more money than I care to know over the past decade trying to get the perfect hair, whiter teeth, better skin. I’ve tried to resist the aging process, panicking and spending $100 on an anti-aging kit over a single eye wrinkle. And I still don’t have supermodel skin, teeth, hair or nails. Buy makeup. Take care of yourself. But don’t go broke trying to be perfect. 9. Your metabolism will never be as good as it was at eighteen.Two donuts, a few sodas, and McDonald’s all in one day? No problem. At least not at eighteen. I would say about five years after graduation, I started to notice that my metabolism couldn’t handle the diet of a teenager any longer. Growing up means having to actually count calories sometimes, to actually say no to the second piece of cake. And it also means you might actually have to exercise to fit in your bikini. I told you adult life is tough. 10. Sometimes big dreams come true. Ten years after graduation, some dreams haven’t been achieved yet. But many of them were. I have my dream teaching job, I’ve published three books. I’ve hit many small life goals and had so many special moments. No life is perfect. There are always regrets and sorrows, dreams that haven’t come true. The thing is, sitting here ten years after graduation, it’s actually fun to look back at how much life has changed in the past decade. Advice to Recent GraduatesSo recent high school graduates, enjoy your time. The next ten years will go so fast. Seriously. But know that it’s okay. In ten years, you might not be exactly where you planned. You might be pulling weeds and shopping at Walmart instead of sitting on a luxury cruise ship or traveling the world or sitting on your yacht. But you’ll be okay.
Because you will have the next ten years to work on those dreams you haven’t accomplished yet. Ten years after graduation, this is what I’ve learned most of all. There’s always time to go after your goals. It’s never too late. So I’m not going to be sad anymore or mourn my youth. I’m going to smile at all of the life I’ve lived these ten years. And then I’m going to prop my feet up because I’m tired from my day of chores. A twenty-eight-year-old body certainly isn’t as resilient as an eighteen-year-old one, after all. What will two wolf shifters do when their mate turns out to be so much more than they could ever have expected? One things for certain, they won't let her get away without a good chase. ;-)
Evernight: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/chasing-faete-by-elena-kincaid-maia-dylan-and-sarah-marsh/ Amazon.com https://www.amzn.com/B01G7X95Q8 Bookstrand http://www.bookstrand.com/chasing-faete-mfm All Romance E-books https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-chasingfaete-2048025-340.html Henry loves his first Barkbox! Check out his unboxing below. Title: RUSSIAN TATTOOS
Author: New York Times Bestselling Author Kat Shehata Publisher: Limitless Publishing Release Date: January 12, 2016 SYNOPSIS: Falling in love isn’t a crime—but falling in love with a Russian mafia boss could be deadly. Competitive tennis player Carter Cook wants a taste of freedom. Her overprotective father monitors every aspect of her life, so when he becomes employed by Vladimir Ivanov—a sexy Russian with an array of tattoos and an accent that weakens her knees—a bit of danger is within Carter’s grasp. Behind her father's back, she enjoys spending time with Vladimir at his lavish estate. But is he really the upstanding businessman she believes him to be? Vladimir Ivanov reigns as godfather of a Russian mafia crime ring. Vladimir spent five years of his life in a Siberian prison camp and has earned every tattoo inked into his skin. He is a powerful man who gets what he wants, and after stalking the gorgeous tennis player for years—he wants Carter. A little charm melts her heart, and behind the scenes, he orders his henchman to track her every move. He’s a tattooed stick of dynamite ready to blow at the slightest spark. As their romance reaches deadly levels, Carter senses something’s not right. When she’s lured into a compromising position at the hands of a shady European drug dealer, she calls in Boris, Vladimir’s right hand man, to rescue her—without telling Vladimir. With his authority questioned, he sets out to teach Carter a lesson about loyalty she’ll never forget. When Carter realizes she's in too deep, she must fight for her freedom before the attraction turns fatal. But the Russian mafia plays for keeps, and Vladimir’s fierce lust to possess her spirals their romance out of control. Tagline: “Playing with the mafia is a dangerous game…” Purchase Links: Available on Kindle Unlimited Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1jxhdhV Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1Psiyol MEET THE AUTHOR: Kat Shehata went to school with a bunch of animals—literally. She is a graduate of the Cincinnati Zoo’s Animal Conservation and Care Program. Her first career involved caring for exotic, dangerous, and adorable animals as a zookeeper. She has had her shirt ripped off by a jealous orangutan, hand-fed grapes to fruit bats, played tug-o-war with a three-toed sloth, and escorted an elephant down Pete Rose Way in the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade. As an author, Kat weaves her love of animals into her work. She is the co-author of New York Times bestseller Animals on the Other Sidewritten with Sylvia Browne. As a competitive tennis player, she spends her free time smashing tennis balls, cheering on her teammates, and playing matches in a recreational league. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, three kids, and an enthusiastic poodle. She holds a bachelor's degree in theatre from Wilmington College, a professional writing certificate from the University of Cincinnati, and a master's degree in creative writing from Spalding University. Website: http://www.katshehata.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katshehatafans S.VALENTINE – THE BLACK DOOR TRILOGY! @SophiaValentineAuthor @SophiaVAuthor TITLE: HIS CONFESSION. SERIES NAME: The Black Door trilogy.
BLURB: When Gabriella Woods finds matches from a gentlemen’s club in her fiancé’s pocket, her suspicions require a search for answers. At the club, she realizes it’s not her fiancé’s fidelity that can’t be trusted... It’s her own. Darion Milano is daring, intriguing, and unpredictable… Unable to get him out of her head—and against Darion’s explicit warning-- Gabi begins a torrid affair. No longer fighting the urge to enter the depth of his dark and mysterious lifestyle, she indulges in his most intimate desires. They become the most exciting, wild, infatuated couple everybody knows. Until his confession changes everything… Her heart is telling her to stay. Her instinct is telling her to run. She can never match his outrageous ex-wife and become the fun, fearless woman he craves… Or can she? Discover a world of sex, secrets, and seduction. Amazon US Purchase Link: http://amzn.to/1r3Z66Q Amazon UK Purchase Link: http://amzn.to/1UjAlLr
ABOUT S.VALENTINE S. Valentine grew up in England. Studying English language and literature, as well as law, she worked in a solicitors for many years before moving to Spain. She does however divide her time between both countries. Returning to her lifelong passion of writing books, she’s also a weekly columnist for The Ibizan newspaper on: lifestyle and fashion. Her other interests include reading, shopping and a nice glass of wine to shows such as Sons Of Anarchy, Dexter, Gossip Girl and SATC. She’s a social media addict, and loves connecting with new people. For more information, please visit: www.s-valentine.wix.com/books. If you join her newsletter, you will be the first to receive sneak peeks of chapters, teasers, news, giveaway prizes and more! www.facebook.com/SophiaValentineAuthor www.instagram.com/SophiaValentineAuthor www.pinterest.com/SophiaVWrites www.goodreads.com/SophiaValentine www.lifestyleandliterature.wordpress.com Newsletter sign up: http://s-valentine.wix.com/books#!newsletter/w0zub
WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT HIS CONFESSION. His Confession was a surprisingly engaging read with believable characters who were easy to connect with.It dealt with subjects a little different to what I'm used to, but the author did a great job of pulling me into her world.” - Mia Hoddell, YA/NA author. ”His Confession pulled me through from the first paragraph! The enigmatic Darion practically leapt off the pages and I could picture his every move and facial expression clear as day in my head! This story is definitely one to add to your “want-to-read” list-especially if you love a captivating plot as well as scenes so hot that they fog up your glasses. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it for future readers but DARION and GABI put Christian and Ana to SHAME! Enough said. LOL.” - Kiarra M. Taylor, contemporary romance author of THE QUARTER CHANGE. ”I loved it and I'm excited to read more to find out what happens. Darion is a great guy who was hurt badly and doesn't know how to handle, which in steps Gabi. Love love love her! Hopefully she fights for him! When does the next book come out, as I'm dying to know what comes next! I also hope the girls get their own stories.” - Susan Flynn, Beta reader Writers club. ”S. Valentine does an exquisite job at creating a dynamic between two characters, both from different worlds, that goes beyond a physical attraction. His Confession is book one in The Black Door Trilogy. It is a fast paced story that is full of hotness and anticipation that heats you up from your head to your toes. Gabi, is tired of always playing it safe. Darion, has demons that he can no longer control. When these two get together, boundaries are pushed, control is tested and emotions run wild.” - AV. Scott, author of High Heels & New York. A brilliant book which leaves you wondering what happened in Darion's past that has left him so wary and so afraid to put himself and his heart out there not to mention to put his faith and trust in Gabi, the one woman whose managed to penetrate the walls he's built. I can't wait for book 2 and I'm hoping that Darion and Gabi can overcome the obstacles that stand in front of them, including Eva, Darion's ex wife.” - Rebecca Barber, author Nobody's Obligation. Her Confession COMING Aug 30th!
Their Confession – COMING SOON!
There's nothing worse than finishing your favorite show on Netflix. Seriously.
You aimlessly browse show after show, looking for another to make you laugh, cry, to suck you in. You look for that binge-worthy show. If you're like me, it's hard to find that replacement. I will start twenty different series, discounting it in the first five minutes because it's just not the same. This is what happened after I finished all my favorites. Jane the Virgin, Reign, Once Upon a Time, Orange is the New Black: after waaayyyy too many hours of binging, I was caught up. Then my friend Christie mentioned Wentworth. At first, it was just okay. I liked it, but it wasn't Orange is the New Black. I could stop after just one episode. And then, around episode eight... I couldn't. I'd found my new binge-watch just in time for summer. Wentworth Vs. Orange is the New Black
Wentworth is an Australian drama set in a women's prison. Like Orange is the New Black, it gives us a cringeworthy, dramatic look inside prison life. You start to root for the characters, you see the connections develop. You see relationships on the outside fall apart. There's a whole lot of lying, cheating, stealing, killing, crying, and drama. I love that the prison staff isn't immune to all of these things, either.
The only thing hard to get used to is the lack of humor. This IS a DRAMA. It was weird because I kept waiting for the punchline, for the crazy Susan moments. They don't come. There aren't any laugh out loud moments. But... there are a whole lot of good things. The main character, Bea, is very likable. Unlike Piper, she really is much easier to feel sorry for. Bea finds herself in a very difficult position, one we can empathize with. I really feel for her throughout the drama. In my book, Australian accents are awesome, so there's that going, too. I feel like the atmosphere in Wentworth is a bit more realistic since it is a drama and not a comedy. The verdict? I'm still an #OITNB fan all the way. It's still my favorite. But if you find yourself in a "show hole" (Kristin, are you smiling? :) ), Wentworth is a good watch for in-between seasons. So now... I'm off to watch more of season 2. Happy binging! Lindsay Detwiler P.S: If you're feeling like reading instead, check out the book Orange is the New Black. It's very different from the series, but I found myself "binge reading" it. It's rivoting. Here's my video review on Youtube to check out. Meet Mr. Parks in The Parks Series, an erotic romance trilogy. All three books are available now!
Denying Mr. Parks, book #1 is FREE! Evelyn Banks is her own worst enemy… A recovering alcoholic, the key to Evelyn’s continuing sobriety is to remain focused and controlled. She finally has her life on track with a new job at a law firm, but her world is shaken when she meets the firm’s gorgeous, charming, dominant CEO… Read more> Amazon: https://goo.gl/QN6hVE Addicted to Mr. Parks, book#2. Evelyn Banks is alone, and she has only herself to blame. Overwhelmed by her feelings for the enigmatic, dominant Wade Parks, she pushed him—and everybody else—away and drowned her torment in alcohol. Now at rock bottom, she needs help…and the only help she’ll accept is from Mr. Parks… Read more> Amazon: https://goo.gl/a6euvf Lost in Mr. Parks, book#3. Wade Parks spent his entire childhood trying to escape the control of his abusive, alcoholic father… As an adult, he’s eager to control every aspect of his own life. Women and building his business empire were only the beginning of Wade’s obsessions…until he fell in love... Read more> Amazon: https://goo.gl/hgFCuF You can find Lilly James on Facebook and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLillyJames/ https://twitter.com/LillyJames_LJ |
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