BLOG TOUR AND GIVEAWAY: Nearly Broken (Nearly #1) by Devon Ashley

 We’d both gone missing at one point, but Claire had one thing I didn’t. Someone to notice. So why was I the one still here and she the one still gone?

Nineteen year old Megan Smith has spent the past year working in a small town diner in the middle of nowhere. Life is quiet, simple, safe. Then comes the news that her look-a-like has gone missing.

Claire.

Still damaged both physically and mentally, Megan's not looking to be noticed. Wherever she goes from here, it's a road she needs to take alone. But when Nickolas Ellis takes the job as the new nightshift cook, it scares her how easily her defenses crumble down, down, down for him. But there are secrets she can't bear to share with just anyone, unspeakable acts that continue to haunt, and when the similarities of Claire’s abduction couples with the fear of an unwanted visitor in town, the urge to run before it all happens again intensifies, threatening the only happiness Megan's ever found.

New Adult Romantic Suspense / Realistic Fiction

Recommended for 17+ for mature and disturbing situations, language and sexual content.

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My Review

I don't even know where to begin with this review.  I was held captive by this book.  I needed to know what would happen next.  The emotional roller coaster ride this book took me on is still taking its toll on me!

This is a DARK read.  Don't let the sweet cover fool you.  Half of the time I was filled with pure horror at what was reading and I was cringing and sick to my stomach.  However, the other half was filled with so much love that I almost couldn't stop smiling!  There were a few twists and turns that I saw coming, and a few more that I SO did not expect!  It was kind of like having Consequences by Aleatha Roming, The Dark Duet by C.J. Roberts, and Hopeless by Colleen Hoover meshed into one story.

I was immediately sucked in by the connection between Nick and Megan.  They had an almost instant bond but I also knew that there was a lot more to their story.  Megan is covered in burns but she hides them, and how she got them, from everyone.  Her thoughts are constantly tortured and she lives her life terrified.  When Nick starts working with her at the diner his life becomes just another mystery in the story line to figure out.

A page turner from the first line, enough resolution for me to not feel "shafted," but enough lose ends for me to contemplate reading book two, Nearly Mended, due out in 2014.  If you like dark reads add this one to the top of your TBR list.
Review by Danielle
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About the Author

I’m a mom, wife, a lover and a fighter, coffee addict, wicked knitster, Microbiologist, baker of fine yummy treats, and someone who will fight you to death for that last twinkie bag of M&Ms during the zombie-apocalypse. Seriously, my addiction is that important to me. Oh yeah, and writing is cool too!

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Nearly Broken (Nearly #1) by Devon Ashley

I don't even know where to begin with this review.  I was held captive by this book.  I needed to know what would happen next.  The emotional roller coaster ride this book took me on is still taking its toll on me!

This is a DARK read.  Don't let the sweet cover fool you.  Half of the time I was filled with pure horror at what was reading and I was cringing and sick to my stomach.  However, the other half was filled with so much love that I almost couldn't stop smiling!  There were a few twists and turns that I saw coming, and a few more that I SO did not expect!  It was kind of like having Consequences by Aleatha Roming, The Dark Duet by C.J. Roberts, and Hopeless by Colleen Hoover meshed into one story.

I was immediately sucked in by the connection between Nick and Megan.  They had an almost instant bond but I also knew that there was a lot more to their story.  Megan is covered in burns but she hides them, and how she got them, from everyone.  Her thoughts are constantly tortured and she lives her life terrified.  When Nick starts working with her at the diner his life becomes just another mystery in the story line to figure out.

A page turner from the first line, enough resolution for me to not feel "shafted," but enough lose ends for me to contemplate reading book two, Nearly Mended, due out in 2014.  If you like dark reads add this one to the top of your TBR list.
Review by Danielle

Troubles and Treats (Chocolate Lovers Series #3) by Tara Sivec

After reading Futures and Frostings I didn’t know where Tara Sivec was going to take a third book.  When I found out that it was going to be from the point of Drew and Jenny, I was more than a little skeptical.  I wasn't sure if I could make it through an entire book of skeezy jokes and jumbled phrases.  Turns out this was my favorite one of the series!!!!!  This book made me laugh harder than the other 2 combined did.  I felt for Drew and really ended up admiring him for his perseverance.  I found myself rooting for this couple and really relating to their marital issues, especially since I've had learn to juggle kids and work. 

If you need a good laugh, this is definitely the series for you! I am now a HUGE Tara Sivec fan and can’t wait to dig into more of her books.  

Review by Jillian
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RELEASE DAY!! Kitchen Scandals by Brook Comberland

She finally found the one… but he has a hidden secret. Could this be the breaking point for Molly? Has she endeared too much?

Drake and Molly had instant chemistry in Kitchen Affairs, but when his secret goes all wrong, their relationship will be tested, feelings get hurt, and limits will be reached. 

Someone tries interfering with their relationship keeping them distant; longing for answers in all the wrong places. 

Can they recover their once intense, sensual chemistry? Will love be enough? Secrets, betrayals, and scandals… 

Chicago’s hottest couple, Molly & Drake, go through big changes, hidden secrets, and tragedies.
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About the Author

Brooke is a midwestern gal, from the cheese state of Wisconsin! Go Packers! She's a stay-at-home mom of three beautiful children (one daughter & two stepsons) and a black fury dog. She's studied psychology in college, and counseling and education in graduate school where she found her love for writing. Most days you can find her reading or writing, or just hanging out with her family! She loves movies, cooking, and shopping! She's addicted to Starbucks, Coach purses, and wearing yoga pants.

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Ambrosia (Book Boyfriend #2) by Erin Noelle

I really enjoyed Ambrosia!  I loved learning more about Scarlett, Mase and Ash.  I will say right off the bat that this book did NOTHING to sway me from Team Ash! If anything it re-confirmed my initial thoughts on the subject!   Want to know why am I Team Ash and anti Team Mason?  Well I'll tell you!

Mason is all about how Scarlett makes him feel, what she does for him, how happy he makes her and how she is what saved his life.  That's all well and good, very nice for you Mase.... but what about how Scarlett feels, or what you do for her, or her happiness?  Mase proves that his feelings are more important to him than Scarlett's a few times in Ambrosia.  From neglecting to tell her  important bits of info to flat out making decisions that do not take her feelings into account.

Now Ash, dear sweet, lovable Ash.  When he pulls out lines like "She would always be my Psyche.  However, I also knew it was important for her to find her own strength, to learn that she could fly with her own wings.  She didn't need to be my butterfly or his angel or anyone's anything to love herself and find true happiness."  How can you be anything BUT Team Ash he cares that much about Scarlett?  Ash proves over and over again that he wants to see Scarlett happy more than anything else even if it means they cannot be together.

There were a few things that happened that really surprised me along the way.  The story was fresh, angsty and I was kept on my toes the whole time.  The ending REALLY got me, and I'm not sure where book 3 is going to go, but I cannot wait to find out.  Euphoria is due out later this year and I will for sure be reading it!

(Did I mention that there is now a 3rd Team option?  No?  Oh well, you'll have to read Ambrosia to find out who!)

Review by Danielle

BLOG TOUR AND INTERVIEW: Ambrosia (Book Boyfriend #2) by Erin Noelle

After coming to terms with the tragedy that rocked her world, Scarlett MacGregor has returned to try to pick up the pieces of the broken relationships that she left behind.

Ash and Mason were left devastated and heartbroken following Scarlett’s sudden, unannounced departure. They are both ready and willing to forgive her and welcome her back into their lives with open arms.

However, a lot can happen in 8 months…

Scarlett must learn to overcome the obstacles thrown in her path to prevent the past from repeating itself.

Can she learn to fly with her own wings and discover the secret to eternal love? 

Recommended for readers 17+ due to sexual content and harsh language.
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About the Author 

Erin Noelle is a Texas native, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. First a bookkeeper, and now an author, she often jokes that she’s a woman of numbers by day and letters by night. Erin is an avid reader of all romance novels and a huge sports fan. Most nights you can find her cuddled up in bed with her husband, her Kindle in hand and a game of some sorts on tv. You can follow her on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/erin.noelle.98.

INTERVIEW - WARNING CONTAINS METAMORPHOSIS SPOILERS BIG ONES!

Hi Erin!  Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for us.  We loved Metamorphosis and cannot wait to dig into Ambrosia! 
Okay here goes with the questions:

1.    What was your inspiration for the Book Boyfriend series?

I was a part of an online book club and a big part of our discussions was finding people who looked like our book boyfriends. One day I just had the idea of a book where two friends went for a search for their book boyfriends in real life. That’s where the story started, and as I wrote, it just kind of took off from there.

2.    When you started writing did you know you would kill off Evie? 

No, it just kind of happened. I knew there needed to be some sort of struggle or event that Scarlett needed to face, but until I got there, I wasn’t sure.

3.    What was the inspiration behind this plot twist?

No specific inspiration, it just felt right, ya know? I never understood when authors said a story wrote itself, but that’s really what happened.

4.    Your bio says you’re a lover of happily ever afters – does that mean there is a HEA for Scar, Ash, and Mason coming?

Yes, everyone will always get a HEA in my books, it just may take a while to get there J

5.    Was it your intention from the get go for Metamorphosis to be the first book in the Book Boyfriend series or did it just happen as the story progressed?

I originally planned for it to be one book, but again, it just kind of happened. I’m not a fan of cliffies like most readers, but here I am doing it myself

6.    On the day you wrote the first words of Metamorphosis, what was the thing that triggered you to start writing the series?

I was talking to my good friend and author, Nicole Reed, about my idea. I was really telling her to write about it, and she told me to just sit down and start writing, so I did.

7.    Do you write full time?  What else did/do you do?

No, I’m actually a bookkeeper for small governmental entities during the day. I do that full time, so my writing is limited to late at night after my kiddos go to sleep.

8.    If your not writing full time do you hope to?

Ideally, I would love to write full time. Who wouldn't love to do something that they love all day? But realistically, I’m not sure that will happen.

9.    What are your feelings on traditional publishing vs self publishing?

Hmmm… this is tough. I’m a control freak so the idea of giving over control of my cover, release date, book price, etc… bothers me, but honestly, for the right amount of money, I think anyone can get over all of that. As everyone tells me, they’re the experts, they know what sells, but my books are my babies. Supernanny probably knows the best way to raise a kid, but I’m not letting her tell me how to raise mine, kwim? For now, I’m happy being an indie. It would be hard for me to work with deadlines with the life that I have.

10.   Who or what inspired you to write your own book and why?

As I mentioned above, Nicole Reed was the person that really encouraged me to write the book, and she walked me through the entire self-publishing process. My love for reading was the other inspiration. Metamorphosis was my way of paying homage to some of my faves.

11.  Can you share with us your first fan experience?

Actually, mine is a little different than most. The day Meta went live, I was actually at a book signing for Colleen Hoover, Jamie McGuire, and Tammara Webber.  I had uploaded the book several days before, but there were some technical difficulties so I had no idea when it was going to go live. But as we stood in line for the signing, my phone started going crazy with everyone letting me know it was up. So like the dork I am, I started jumping around with my sister and I couldn’t get this big goofy grin off of my face. Naturally the people around me asked what was going on, and when I told them, they bought the book on their ipads right there and I took pictures with them. It was really cool.

12.   And finally, inquiring minds want to know, who is your number one book boyfriend?

This is such a hard question. As you know, there are just so many good ones to choose from. I’ve always said Christian Grey is the alpha and omega of book boyfriends; the is THE ultimate. However, Deuce holds a very special place in my heart. No matter what he does, I just love that man.

Thanks so much Erin! 

Review

So as it goes when your a mom, a few things came up (read - Baby Girl shared the plague with me) and I currently only have 90% of Ambrosia read - its been GREAT!  The story i s moving right along at a good pace, the angst level is right where I like it and I'm really feeling for everyone involved.  I'll be updating this thread with a full review ASAP.

If you haven't read book 1, Metamorphosis yet, NOW IS THE TIME!  Its currently on sale at B&N and Amazon for $0.99!!!

6/27 UPDATE!  
Here is my full review of Ambrosia! (also found here)

I really enjoyed Ambrosia!  I loved learning more about Scarlett, Mase and Ash.  I will say right off the bat that this book did NOTHING to sway me from Team Ash! If anything it re-confirmed my initial thoughts on the subject!   Want to know why am I Team Ash and anti Team Mason?  Well I'll tell you!

Mason is all about how Scarlett makes him feel, what she does for him, how happy he makes her and how she is what saved his life.  That's all well and good, very nice for you Mase.... but what about how Scarlett feels, or what you do for her, or her happiness?  Mase proves that his feelings are more important to him than Scarlett's a few times in Ambrosia.  From neglecting to tell her  important bits of info to flat out making decisions that do not take her feelings into account.

Now Ash, dear sweet, lovable Ash.  When he pulls out lines like "She would always be my Psyche.  However, I also knew it was important for her to find her own strength, to learn that she could fly with her own wings.  She didn't need to be my butterfly or his angel or anyone's anything to love herself and find true happiness."  How can you be anything BUT Team Ash he cares that much about Scarlett?  Ash proves over and over again that he wants to see Scarlett happy more than anything else even if it means they cannot be together.

There were a few things that happened that really surprised me along the way.  The story was fresh, angsty and I was kept on my toes the whole time.  The ending REALLY got me, and I'm not sure where book 3 is going to go, but I cannot wait to find out.  Euphoria is due out later this year and I will for sure be reading it!

(Did I mention that there is now a 3rd Team option?  No?  Oh well, you'll have to read Ambrosia to find out who!)

Review by Danielle

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RELEASE DAY GIVEAWAY: Bitter Fruits by Sarah Daltry

Attending a vampire-themed masquerade party seems like a strange way to spend a night, but Nora is sick of frat parties and bars. Meeting Alec was just a bonus. Despite their immediate attraction, however, Alec is wary of involving himself with Nora, and when she pushes it, she discovers that Alec has secrets that could destroy them both. Is she willing to risk everything for a man she hardly knows? How far into darkness will he take her?

When Nora attempts to follow, however, things grow more complicated. Someone is hunting her - someone tied to a secret that goes back to the beginning of man. Soon, Nora finds herself drawn to two men, each with his own agenda. Can she save them both when one is destined to die?

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Sarah Daltry writes erotica and romance that ranges from sweet to steamy. She moves around a lot and has trouble committing to things. Bitter Fruits is her first full-length novel, although she’s written two novellas and several short stories. She is currently writing another novel, a contemporary NA romance called Forget Me Not. When she isn’t writing, she tends to waste a lot of time checking Facebook for pictures of cats, shooting virtual zombies, and simply staring out the window.

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