• Ramblings

    The Slump.

    Hi everyone! No, we’re not gone. Promise. Busy, yes? Slightly overwhelmed? Definitely. Not gone though. Here trying to keep things flowing as much as possible. Every April and May is a whirlwind of weekends spent celebrating birthdays, baby showers, and Mother’s Day. I’ve barely had time to breathe on the weekends and, honestly, when I do I don’t feel like blogging. It’s been a rough go lately in terms of review writing. So here’s a quick look at what we do already have scheduled for this month: Tina will be reviewing Accidental Tryst, Love Hack, Ray Vs. The Meaning of…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Isle of Blood and Stone by Makiia Lucier

    Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Isle of Blood and Stone   * Series: Isle of Blood and Stone #1 Author: Makiia Lucier Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pages: Hardcover; 400 Release Date: April 10, 2018 Source: FFBC Tours / Publisher ———————————————— Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who like descriptive, slow-burn historical fiction. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Ulises asked, “How can I look at these maps, see this riddle, and do nothing? They are my brothers.”Elias reached across the table and flicked aside two shells with a fingertip.…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Excerpt + Giveaway: Meet Me in the Strange by Leander Watts

    Meet Me in the Strange Author: Leander WattsPublication date: March 27th 2018Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult From the author of Beautiful City of the Dead and Stonecutter comes a dreamy, atmospheric coming of age story that will appeal to readers of all ages. Davi tries to help a new friend, Anna Z, escape a cruel and controlling brother, and the teens end up running away to follow the tour of their rock idol, the otherworldly Django Conn. The story is set in a weird and wonderful retro-futuristic city of glam-girls and glister-boys and a strange phenomenon that Anna Z calls…

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    Book Excerpt + Giveaway: Shadow of the Moon by Kwen D. Griffeth

    Shadow of the Moon Kwen D. Griffeth Publication date: September 25th 2017 Genres: Adult, Mystery, Paranormal The grisly murder of a diplomat’s son in Central Park draw NYPD Detective Gerald Meeker and FBI Special Agent Andee Trakes into a twisted and confusing investigation. Within hours, the evidence indicates the man was executed in the manner saved for werewolves. Andee Trakes is assigned to liaison with a history professor, who is an expert on folklore and legends. Professor Alwyn Lloyd, handsome, articulate and successful, not only agrees the method of death was indeed an execution, he claims to be a werewolf.…

  • Ramblings

    Blah.

    Friends, I am sick. Or have ridiculously epic allergies. I honestly can’t tell the difference anymore. *laughs maniacally before descending into coughing fit* I’ve been reading, but I haven’t really been writing reviews. I’m in this state where, if someone would let me, I would happily just lay in bed and read in between naps. If only. I think this is why we as adults get sick so often and stay sick so long. We don’t have the luxury of downtime to let our bodies heal. Bright side though, is that I’ve been powering through audio books! Nothing helps me…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: The Window by Amelia Brunskill

    Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: The Window Author: Amelia Brunskill Publisher: Delacorte Pages: Hardcover; 352 Release Date: April 3, 2018 Source: Publisher —————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy mysteries with a slow burn, and a big finish. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Anna is everything her identical twin is not. Outgoing and athletic, she is the opposite of quiet introvert Jess. The same on the outside, yet so completely different inside–it’s hard to believe the girls are sisters, let alone twins. But they are.…

  • Ramblings

    Thoughts on a rainy Thursday.

    In Southern California, rain is a major weather event. Seriously, it makes me laugh out loud every single time. We get wind of a “major” storm headed our way, everyone panics, it rains far less than we expected, and people are disappointed. I, for one, just go with the flow. Ever since I bought one of those plastic bubble umbrellas that people carry around in Japan, my mass transit commute is much more fun in the rain! Although I can’t deny, and I think we all agree, the best place to be on a rainy day is in bed with…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Blitz + Giveaway: Dirty Blue by N. E. Henderson

    Happy Tuesday lovely readers! What better way to kick off your day than a steamy new romance to dive into? I mean, check out that cover. This hot new release is out today so don’t wait to grab it. Dirty Blue  N.E. Henderson Publication date: March 20th 2018 Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance D R A G O A C E R B I I’ve known his name a long time. You’d have to live under a rock not to know of the heartless and cruel reputation the Acerbi family has established. They are monsters cloaked in suits and ties,…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: The Unsound Theory by Emilia Zeeland

    Media Type: Ebook Title: The Unsound Theory Series: Star Academy Book 1 Author: Emilia Zeeland Publisher: Self Pages: 251 Release Date: January 27, 2018 Source: Xpresso Book Tours ——————————————- Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy science fiction and space exploration. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | Yalena Russo, your STAR Academy invitation has arrived.Unlike other teenagers across the near worlds, Yalena isn’t space-crazed. But a surprise invitation to join the exclusive STAR Academy opens a window to her unknown origins, making her ponder… What if space is where she belongs?Mystified by the leadership trio known as the O’Donnells, as well as…

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    Book Blitz + Giveaway: Watching You by Leslie A. Kelly

    Watching You Leslie A. Kelly (Hollywood Heat #1) Published by: Forever Yours Publication date: March 13th 2018 Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense In the first book of a thrilling new romantic suspense trilogy, USA Today bestselling author Leslie A. Kelly shows just how hot – and how dangerous – Hollywood can be. In the shadows, someone is always watching Aspiring screenwriter Jessica Jensen grew up on movies starring heartthrob Reece Winchester, the eldest brother of a Hollywood dynasty. She never thought she’d meet the man in person, though. Actor, director, millionaire, and gorgeous mystery man-he’s every woman’s fantasy. Reece wants Jessica…