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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…
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Book Review: Phoenix Fire by S.D Grimm
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Phoenix Fire *Series: Phoenix Cycle #1 Author: S.D. Grimm Publisher: Entangled Teen Pages: Ebook; 432 Release Date: March 5, 2018 Source: Publisher ————————————– Content Screening: Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy new takes on the fantasy genre. Add it on: Goodreads | Entangled After spending her life in foster care, Ava has finally found home. But all it takes is a chance encounter with hot nerd Wyatt Wilcox for it to unravel. Now, things are starting to change. First, the flashes of memories slowly creeping in. Memories of other…
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Book Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Cruel Prince *Series: The Folk of the Air #1 Author: Holly Black Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Pages: Kindle; 384 Release Date: January 2, 2018 Source: Library Borrow —————————————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers looking for a layered and excellently rendered story revolving around the Fae. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest.…
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Waiting on Wednesday: Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi + A Giveaway!
Hey friends! It’s been a long time since I posted one of these, I know. I strayed away from too many weekly memes for a while, but now I’m kind of heading back towards them because I’ve just been too busy to write whole posts all the time. I’m in desperate need of a quiet weekend where I can draft a bunch of things to post at random times again :). My cache has been depleted. Anyway, let’s talk books! I’m so excited for Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi, and the best part is that I actually was lucky enough…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (3/5/18)
Good morning lovely people! Here’s your weekly reminder to kick Monday in the aft end, because it’s only a day and it doesn’t have any power over you ;). Here’ s a further reminder that, if things get too much, escaping into a book is always an option. Isn’t that such a happy thought? My weekend was pretty uneventful. Some time with friends, some books being read, and a lot of cross stitching! I like those kinds of weekends. So worth it. Now that I’ve rambled at you, on to the books! On the finished list is The Sweetness at…
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Book Review: Sunburn by Laura Lippman
Media Type: Print Book Title: Sunburn Author: Laura Lippman Publisher: William Morrow Pages: Hardcover; 304 Release Date: February 20, 2018 Source: Harper Collins / TLC Book Tours —————————————————- Genre: Mystery / Thriller HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Fans of a mystery/thriller that features well made characters and plenty of tension! Add it on: HarperCollins | Amazon | Barnes & Noble A Bustle, Entertainment Weekly and PopSugar Most Anticipated Book of 2018. “Every time Laura Lippman comes out with a new book, I get chills because I know I am back in the hands of the master. She is…
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Book Review: The Final Six by Alexandra Monir
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: The Final Six Author: Alexandra Monir Publisher: HarperTeen Pages: Hardcover; 352 Release Date: March 6, 2018 Source: HarperTeen / FFBC Tours ——————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy Science Fiction with diverse characters and lots of adventure. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Book Depository When Leo, an Italian championship swimmer, and Naomi, a science genius from California, are two of the twenty-four teens drafted into the International Space Training Camp, their lives are forever altered. After erratic climate change has made…
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Book Spotlight: Mistress Suffragette by Diana Forbes
Today we have a special treat for you! If you haven’t had a chance to dive into some historical romance lately then check out this gem by Diana Forbes. Title: Mistress SuffragetteAuthor: Diana Forbes Publisher: Penmore Press Pages: 392Genre: Romance/Historical Fiction/Victorian/Political/NY Gilded Age FictionA young woman without prospects at a ball in Gilded Age Newport, Rhode nIsland is a target for a certain kind of “suitor.” At the Memorial Day Ball during the Panic of 1893, impoverished but feisty Penelope Stanton quickly draws the unwanted advances of a villainous millionaire banker who preys on distressed women—the incorrigible Mr. Daggers. Better…
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Guest Post and Giveaway: The Amber Elixir by Ariella Moon
Title: The Amber Elixir Author: Ariella Moon Series: A Two Realms Novella, #1 Publication date: October 3rd 2017 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Viviane, the new Lady of the Lake and High Priestess of Avalon, accepts a challenge from Merlin unaware her bold actions will have tragic consequences. Two of her priestesses are turned to stone. A forbidden love deserts her. Now alone, she has six young handmaidens to train and protect. When Morgan le Fay demands assistance with a spell that could change the balance of power in the Two Realms, Viviane refuses her. But what if Morgan’s secret knowledge could…
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Book Review: Hug Chickenpenny: The Panegyric of an Anomalous Child by S. Craig Zahler
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Hug Chickenpenny: The Panegyric of an Anomalous Child Author: S. Craig Zahler Publisher: Cinestate Pages: Paperback; 264 Release Date: January 23, 2018 Source: Publisher —————————————————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy coming of age stories that are a little bit on the quirky side, but full of heart! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N “S. Craig Zahler is certain to become one of the great imaginers of our time.” ― Clive Barker Hug Chickenpenny is an anomalous child. Born from tragedy and…