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NetGalley Review: The Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea

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Title: The Girl Who Was Taken Author: Charlie Donlea Published: April 25, 2017 Publisher: Kensington Pages: 320 Genre: Murder, Mystery, YA Review: ARC ebook provided by NetGalley and publisher Buy Links: Amazon , Amazon.uk  Charlie Donlea, one of the most original new voices in suspense, returns with a haunting novel, laden with twists and high tension, about two abducted girls—one who returns, one who doesn’t—and the forensics expert searching for answers. Nicole Cutty and Megan McDonald are both high school seniors in the small town of Emerson Bay, North Carolina. When they disappear from a beach party one warm summer night, police launch a massive search. No clues are found, and hope is almost lost until Megan miraculously surfaces after escaping from a bunker deep in the woods. A year later, the bestselling account of her ordeal has turned Megan from local hero to national celebrity. It’s a triumphant, inspiring story, except for one inconvenient detail: Nicole is

ARC Review: In the Presence of Knowing (Secrets of Windy Springs, #1) by Valarie Savage Kinney

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Title: In the Presence of Knowing Author: Valarie Savage Kinney Published: April 18, 2017 Publisher: Self Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy Page: 198 Review: ARC provided by author Buy Links: Amazon , Amazon.uk  Keisha is pregnant and on the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend. Hiding out at Windy Springs Renaissance Festival, she discovers a world of magic. Stepping into new and unfamiliar territory, she finds herself among people different from any she’s met before. Though she feels she’ll never fit in, Keisha finds hope when she meets Rogan, who plays the troll. As friendship blossoms into romance, she soon discovers that Rogan, as well as others at Windy Springs, have abilities beyond the average individual – abilities that the child growing within her shares as well. When danger comes to Windy Springs, she’ll need the combined powers of Rogan and his friends to keep her and the baby safe. In the Presence of Knowing is the first book in the Secrets of Windy Springs series

NetGalley Review: Gone Without A Trace by Mary Torjussen

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Title: Gone Without A Trace Author: Mary Torjussen Published: April 18, 2017 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pages: 352 Genre: Mystery/Thriller Review: ARC ebook provided by publisher and NetGalley Buy Links: Amazon , Amazon.uk No one ever disappears completely... You leave for work one morning. Another day in your normal life. Until you come home to discover that your boyfriend has gone. His belongings have disappeared. He hasn't been at work for weeks. It's as if he never existed. But that's not possible, is it? And there is worse still to come. Because just as you are searching for him someone is also watching you.

Blog Tour and GIVEAWAY: Mine, Forever and Always by Tammy L. Bailey

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Title:    Mine, Forever and Always Author:  Tammy L. Bailey Published:  March 17th, 2017 Genre:  Historical Romance Content Warning:  Some kissing and intimate scenes but no sex. Recommended Age:  18+   Just shy of fifteen years old, and during a fake and impromptu wedding ceremony, Lily Scott married her best friend’s brother, Henry Dalton. It seemed harmless enough until he leaned in and whispered to her his true feelings, amorous words she has been unable to forget: Now you’re mine, forever and always. Unfortunately, growing up pulls them apart and transforms Henry into a pompous scoundrel. When they meet again at a house party hosted by Henry’s sister, will Henry remember his once faithful promise to Lily?

Guest Post: Kelli A. Wilkins author of Ultimate Night's Delights

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New Release: Ultimate Night’s Delights – Hot Historical/Fantasy Romance By Kelli A. Wilkins www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins Hi Everyone, Today I’m sharing an “inside look” at the third book in my super-hot erotic fantasy trilogy, Naughty Nobles. The series includes Midsummer Night’s Delights, Midwinter Night’s Delights, and Ultimate Night’s Delights. Although the books are connected, each stands alone as an individual read. In previous blogs, I wrote about Midsummer Night’s Delights and Midwinter Night’s Delights. Midsummer introduced readers to repressed newlyweds, Julian and Annabelle. They are strangers trapped in an arranged, sexless marriage. To loosen them up, Julian’s father sends them to the Marquis of Demby’s estate to attend a Midsummer Ball. (And this type of ball isn’t for dancing!) The second book in the series, Midwinter Night’s Delights, picks up six months after the last story and follows the continuing sexual adventures of Annabelle and Julian. (And yes, this n

Guest Post: Kelli A. Wilkins author of Midwinter Night's Delights

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New Release: Midwinter Night’s Delights — Hot Historical/Fantasy Romance By Kelli A. Wilkins www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins Hi everyone, Today I’m highlighting the second book in my Naughty Nobles trilogy, Midwinter Night’s Delights . The series includes Midsummer Night’s Delights , Midwinter Night's Delights, and Ultimate Night's Delights . Although the books are connected, each stands alone as an individual read. In a previous blog, I wrote about Midsummer Night’s Delights . This novella introduced readers to repressed newlyweds, Julian and Annabelle. They are strangers trapped in an arranged, sexless marriage. To loosen them up, Julian’s father sends them to the Marquis of Demby’s estate to attend a Midsummer Ball. (And this type of ball isn’t for dancing!) The second book in the series, Midwinter Night’s Delights , picks up six months after the last story and follows the continuing sexual adventures of Annabelle and Julian. (And yes,

ARC Review: A Case of Magic (The Wildes Chronicles #1) by Dominika Waclawiak

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Title: A Case of Magic (The Wildes Chronicles #1) Author: Dominika Waclawiak Published: April 8, 2017 Publisher: Self Pages: 207 Genre: Fantasy Review: ARC provided by author Buy Links: Amazon , Amazon.uk  Ex-Cop turned PI Mabry Wildes is no stranger to rough waters, but this time she might be in over her head. A water Fae shunned by the witches and sneered at by the Fae; her professional reputation shredded by the head of the LAPD, Mabry uses her powers to champion for those hardest hit by the Unveiling: the humans. The human ghettos are emptying and no one knows why. Worse, no one in power seems to care. On the run after accidentally killing two vampire cops who tried to bring her in on seriously murky ground, Mabry thinks things can’t get worse. Then her former LAPD colleague turns up dead and Mabry is plunged into the center of a case that threatens to kill everyone she holds dear.

ARC Review: Juvenile (Resistance Book 1) by Perrin Briar

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Title: Juvenile (Resistance Book 1) Author: Perrin Briar Published: April 7, 2017 Publisher: Self Pages: 208 Genre: YA, Zombies Review: ARC provided by author Buy Links: Amazon , Amazon.uk  Riots have broken out across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Disturbing news footage floods the cable news channels. People are running scared, terrified. Frightened. Dana is oblivious. She’s in her final meeting with Miss Jenkins, her caseworker. Dana’s juvie record is an inch thick, a catalogue of misdemeanors. She’s destined to spend her life behind bars. Stressed out and looking for some much-needed distraction, Max turns up at her boyfriend’s apartment. But something is wrong. Darren is not alone. He’s in bed with another girl. Eating her, and not in a good way. He attacks Dana with savage violence. She puts him down, but not before his blood-stained teeth tear into her arm. The world is falling apart. Fearing the worst, Dana rushes to the only person who’s ever mat

NetGalley Review: Shallow End (Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery #4) by Brenda Chapman

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Title: Shallow End (Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery #4) Author: Brenda Chapman Publisher: Dundurn Published: March 11, 2017 Pages: 384 Genre: Mystery and Thrillers Review: ebook provided by NetGalley and publisher Buy Links: Amazon , Amazon.com  Teacher, mother, wife, and convicted child molester Jane Thompson makes parole after losing everything — her husband, her children, her career, and her reputation. But just as she begins trying to build a life out of the public eye, the bludgeoned body of the student she abused four years earlier is found on the shores of Lake Ontario. Sergeant Rouleau assigns officers Stonechild and Gundersund to head up the murder investigation and Jane quickly becomes their prime suspect. Meanwhile, Stonechild’s niece, Dawn, has been skipping school and running into trouble in foster care. Gundersund is more trapped than ever in his failing marriage, and Rouleau struggles to come to terms with the death of his ex-wife. But all their problems t

Review: Never Kiss Me Goodbye (Vampires of Nirvana #1) by Ranay James

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Title: Never Kiss Me Goodbye Author: Ranay James Published: Nov. 25, 2015 Publisher: Self Pages: 407 Genre: Murder, thriller, paranormal Review: ebook provided by author Buy Links: Amazon , Amazon.uk  Kari Ransom’s career as a journalist is on a steller trajectory. She’s making a name for herself by exposing some pretty heavy hitters in the political arena for serious crimes and shady dealings. But that rise to the top is cut short when she's grusomely murdered by a professional killer leaving very few clues behind for the authorities to follow. Her sister Kristen knows there is something more going on under the surface and to find the culprits she enlists the help of homicide detective Slade Jericho. Kristen also senses that there is more to Slade than he’s letting on. But what could that be? Slade has seen his share of murders in his years on the Phoenix police force. And, his gut’s telling him that Kristen is in serious danger from the same heartless kille

Book Spotlight: Covert Kisses by Jane Godman

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Title : COVERT KISSES Author : Jane Godman Publisher : Harlequin Pages : 288 Genre : Romantic Suspense Coincidence? The beauty who washes up on Mayor Cameron Delaney's private beach eerily resembles his dead girlfriend, Carla. But Laurie Carter, Carla's lookalike cousin, is actually an undercover detective. She's on the job, investigating Cameron's connection to a human-trafficking ring. Laurie knows she must keep her cover—but she's struggling to deceive the man she finds irresistible…  When Cameron discovers why Laurie is in town, he's furious to realize he's being framed—and stunned at his sudden feelings for the lovely agent. But as they uncover the traffickers, a savage serial killer targets Laurie. Can Cameron save the life of the woman he's come to care for…and unmask the threat haunting his family and Stillwater?  FOR MORE INFORMATION: Amazon | Barnes & Noble T ake his breath away. That was her one a

Spotlight: GIL by Darin Gibby

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Title : GIL Author : Darin Gibby Publisher : Keohler Books Pages : 301 Genre : Contemporary Fiction/Baseball Some gifts come with a price. Twenty years before, high school coach Gil Gilbert gave up his dream to play professional baseball so he could marry his pregnant girlfriend, Keri. When he miraculously discovers that he can pitch with deadly accuracy and speed, he must choose between his successful career and comfortable family life or his chance to play with the Colorado Rockies during a player’s strike. Gil stuns the pitching staff with 100 mph fastballs and is offered a contract. After joining the Rockies, the world soon learns that Gil is a supernatural phenomenon and the Rockies keep winning. But Gil soon faces stiff opposition, including a frivolous lawsuit, a father who feels his son’s calling to pitch is to save souls, and threats from the striking players. As the season progresses, Gil discovers that his unexpected gift is the result of a rare disease, and