White Hot Kiss Cover Reveal @ MTV Hollywood Crush site

Jennifer Armentrout fans got their first taste of White Hot Kiss in the MTV Hollywood Crush site exclusive. On Thursday the site revealed the steamy cover of latest novel, and in typical Jennifer fashion, it does not disappoint!
But with the release more than six months away, fans are already bloodlusting for more! Books hit shelves in March 2014.

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Choices of Fate by Simone Chavous

I was given this book in exchange for a review (LoP)

I loved the originality of this story! It was like a breath of fresh air to main stream vampire stories.

As with most series, this first book did go slow in the beginning. Though this was important to establish Alexa and Ethan's relationship and attraction to each other, it may read better condensed into a few chapters and incorporated with the flashbacks. Maybe as a prologue?

The characters were well written and realistic. They had just enough depth and description that you could imagine their faces and know their personalities. Yet, it didn't bog down the story.

This was the mother of all cliffhangers!! It made the entire book worth reading, and rereading! You're literary in shock, sitting on the edge of your seat, holding your breath wondering "WTH HAPPENED?!?!?" Needless to say, I'm very much looking forward to book 2 :)

Devil's Tattoo Cover Reveal & Teasers by Nicole Taylor

The Devil’s Tattoo by Nicole R. Taylor Publication date: September 1st 2013 Genre: Contemporary Romance 18+

Synopsis: Zoe Granger picked up her first guitar the day her heart was smashed into a billion pieces. It was a way to keep her mind off her inevitable downward spiral, but music soon became her escape. She's been burned too many times to tell and is just happy to coast through life, never putting herself out there. That's until her best friend Dee suggests they start a band and suddenly she finds herself not just a part of it, but fronting the whole outfit.

They call themselves The Devil's Tattoo and when they release their debut EP, it rockets to the top of the charts and it's like an overnight fairytale. Contracts, photo shoots, royalties and interviews are heaped onto the shy Zoe and it's like she's finally found her place. Then comes the phone call that changes everything. They've been asked to co-headline a tour with one of the hottest bands of the moment, The Stabs and Zoe will never be the same again.

Will Strickland is one fourth of the hottest indie rock band to ever grace the airwaves. He's the bass player in The Stabs, hot as hell and could have his pick of any girl that flings herself at him. But he's only got eyes for Zoe and she has no idea why he'd bother. She's got one hell of a trust issue and an attitude to boot and Will seems to be the one who wants to tame her, but is he game enough?

The Devil's Tattoo and The Stabs go on the road and it's either going to be a highway to hell or a stairway to heaven. Only time will tell who will come out on top and Zoe's determined to do it without getting her heart broken… again. Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18131223-the-devil-s-tattoo?ac=1

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AUTHOR BIO: Nicole R. Taylor is an Australian born paranormal, fantasy and contemporary fiction author. She is a graduate of the University of Ballarat Professional Writing and Editing programme and is a former music memorabilia sales person and grocery merchandiser. She currently lives in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia with a two year old rescue cat named, Burger. She enjoys reading, writing (of course!), traveling and a little too much chocolate. One day she hopes to sky dive, but has to work up the courage first.
The first in her new paranormal fantasy series, The Witch Hunter Saga is available in e-edition and print from March 20th 2013



http://www.nicolertaylorwrites.com/

TRUST IN ME! Cover Reveal by Jennifer Armentrout

It’s Wait for You as you’ve never seen it. Trust in Me lets you in on Cam’s side of the #1 New York Times Bestselling story.

Cameron Hamilton is used to getting what he wants, especially when it comes to women. But when Avery Morgansten comes crashing into his life – literally – he finally meets the one person who can resist his soulful baby blues. But Cam’s not ready to give up. He can’t get the feisty and intriguing girl out of his head.

Avery has secrets, secrets that keep her from admitting the feelings Cam knows she has for him. Will persistence (and some delicious homemade cookies) help him break down her barriers and gain her trust? Or will he be shut out of Avery's life, losing his first real shot at the kind of love that lasts forever?


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Jaded Touch by Nola Sarina

I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP).
I was completely taken by surprise by Jaded Touch.  In the first few chapters, I wasn't sure if I could finish it; it was hard to follow and Rachel's character, I thought, made the story child-like with nursery rhymes (seriously?).  I actually started reading another book and was about to add JT to my "couldn't finish" shelf.

Thank goodness I didn't! After the train wreck, the story became addicting,  beautifully dark (maybe because Rachel wasn't around??), and romantic. And once it started, it was non-stop: wanting to know what/who caused the train wreck, what will happen with Three & Jack or Three & Sychar, and Three's tormented life.

This short story was a concentration of emotions. One moment, you're laughing at Three's internal conflict and internal dialog, in awe over Three & Jack's relationship, angered by Rachel's bullying, or in suspense wondering what's going to happen next!

I loved how everything came together in the end. Full circle. The last few pages make the story, especially the last statement. Without giving away spoilers, all I can is...WOW!

Very well done, Nola!

Walking Disaster (Beautiful #2) by Jamie McGuire

“And to the absolute fucking horror of losing your best friend because you were stupid enough to fall in love with her. ” Jamie McGuire - Walking Disaster

Though I finished this book sometime ago, it was the best book I've ever read. After reading Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful #1) and falling in love with Abby & (in lust) with Travis, there was absolutely NO WAY I was not going read to his POV.

As with its predecessor, I was hooked from beginning to end; reveling in each and every word. I enjoyed the fast paced action scenes that prevented the story from going slow - a definite page turner.

The characters were even more adorable this time around to see them thru Travis's eyes. Jamie truly amazed me with her mad writing skills by bringing Travis and Abby to life. I totally felt Travis's happiness when he fell in love with Abby and felt his heartache when she left him. She knows her stuff and she can write a good story, especially male characters.

I found Abbey questionable as times (why does she keep giving Travis such a hard time!?!?), I just wanted to pull my hair out, strand by strand. There were times when Abbey drove me nearly mad.

The ending is a tad bittersweet since it's the end of Travis and Abbey's tale. But the epilogue provides a sneak peak into their future so that helps. It does, however, provide a fast-paced introduction to the Maddox brothers. And, according Jamie's website, she's writing books for each brother: Trent, Thomas and the twins :) YAY!  I'm excited to see what else she has in store for us.

This book was a pleasure to read. Even after the first time. Though I recommend book 1 first, there's no need for it, as book 2 can stand on its own. I also thought this book was stronger than book 1 - or maybe I'm just partial to Travis :)

The Last Strand by Van Krishna

A copy of this novel was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.

The beginning was a bit confusing to read and follow. It jumped from one thing to another. since it had a good premise of the story, it may have been better if the book began with a prologue where Liz learns her parents are killed. Then the story picks up from there.

Normally I ignore grammatical errors; however, I felt the errors took away from the story.

With the anticipation built up after the "gun fight", I was expecting more of a climax or any climax. Thought the chapter/scene where the girls were acting as the judge, jury, and executioner, was immature and didn't "fit" with Nick's character.

I would be a fool to not love Nick - who wouldn't :) Van did a wonderful job with the characters and building the relationship between Liz & Nick.

Is there going to be a second book? Think the ending or epilogue was missing from my book or did I miss it?