Stitch (The Stitch Trilogy #1)

Stitch
Author: Samatha Durante
YA Book
Dystopian/Romance/Suspense
4 out of 5 Stars


Synopsis

Her heart races, her muscles coil, and every impulse in Alessa's body screams at her to run... but yet she's powerless to move.

Still struggling to find her footing after the sudden death of her parents, the last thing college freshman Alessa has the strength to deal with is the inexplicable visceral pull drawing her to a handsome ghostly presence. In between grappling with exams and sorority soirees - and disturbing recurring dreams of being captive in a futuristic prison hell - Alessa is determined to unravel the mystery of the apparition who leaves her breathless. But the terrifying secret she uncovers will find her groping desperately through her nightmares for answers.

Because what Alessa hasn't figured out yet is that she's not really a student, the object of her obsession is no ghost, and her sneaking suspicions that something sinister is lurking behind the walls of her university's idyllic campus are only just scratching the surface...

The opening installment in a twist-laden trilogy, Stitch spans the genres of paranormal romance and dystopian sci-fi to explore the challenges of a society in transition, where morality, vision, and pragmatism collide leaving the average citizen to suffer the results.

Read the first chapter here!

My Review

I am fairly new to the Dystopian genre, having only read The Hunger Games as a starting point. Where as The Hunger Games is more action/adventure, Stitch, has a more suspense/dramatic aspect. What I enjoyed most about this book was realizing half way through that everything that I thought was wrong and I've been deceived as a reader. That was awesome.

Alessa held her hand up. “Just save it, Janie. My mind is made up, and

nothing you say is going to change it. I’m going to warn Isaac,

and I don’t care about the consequences. 

I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t try.”

Janie looked like she was about to argue, but she let it go.

  “Okay, fine. I have to go to the library now, but we can talk later. 

Just… don’t do anything rash,” she pleaded.

Alessa just gave Janie a stony glare. 

She could see the hurt on Janie’s face and felt a pang of remorse,

but she just couldn’t seem to let the anger go.

Janie turned and left, closing the door cautiously behind her,

and Alessa dropped into her desk chair. 

She was shaking with rage from head to toe.

The characters in this story are easily likable and become quick to bond with. The story flow of this book is outstanding, even though it seemed slow for me to start, the action scene at the end made it well worth the wait. The love between Alessa and Issac is romantic and has that "awh" aspect. This is the hardest review I have ever written because anything I say about the book might give the "big reveal" at the end away and I don't want to spoil it for you. Give this book a chance, you will not be disappointed.

About the Author:

Samantha Durante lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband, Sudeep, and her cat, Gio. Formerly an engineer at Microsoft, Samantha left the world of software in 2010 to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams and a lifelong love of writing. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology, Samantha is currently working full time for her company Medley Media Associates as a freelance business writer and communications consultant. Stitch is her first novel.  

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Wicked Valentine

Wicked Valentine

(Sizzling Encounters Book 2)

Author: April Angel

Contemporary Erotic Romance

Blurb

Who knew being wicked could be this fun?

Maxwell Stone has wanted Sabrina for over a year. But Nina’s the ultimate professional and has no intention of getting involved. That is, until the night she gets a little tipsy and finds herself begging for his touch.

After an intense night of making Nina’s sexual fantasies come true, Max finds he doesn’t want to let her go. Nina wants Maxwell too, but she won’t put her job on the line for any man. She loves the passion they shared, but when she’s invited to the Wicked Valentine Ball, she decides it’s time to put Max out of her mind. Of course, the last thing she expects is for him to be her escort. And she doesn’t expect to find someone else trying to keep them apart. Permanently…

Reader Discretion Advised: Contains hot sex in public, binding, and dirty talking.

Buy Links

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Author Bio:

Want to know about me? April Angel (aka Milly Taiden) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean known as the Dominican Republic. She grew up between New York, Florida and Massachusetts. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.

She’s addicted to shopping for shoes, chocolate (but who isn’t?) and Dunkin Donuts coffee.

A bookworm when she can get her hands on a good story, she loves reading all Mina Carter and Cynthia Sax, and Dianne Duvall among others.

Contact Info.

Email: millytaiden@gmail.com

Website:  http://www.millytaiden.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/millytaidenauthor  http://www.facebook.com/millytaiden

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/millytaiden

 

Other Books by April Angel:

Stranded Temptation

Mr. Buff (Sizzling Encounters Book 1)

As Milly Taiden

Wynter’s Captive

Sharp Change

Halloween Heat III – Mate Event

Fate’s Wish

 

 

 

Cold Blood...On Sale Till Monday!

Cold Blood (book 2) is on sale $.99 till Monday!


Wood Point Academy is not at all what I expected. For one thing, it looks like a cross between military school and Buckingham Palace. Everyone stares, the floors shine so bright you can see your reflection in them from a mile away, and no one smiles. Unless they're kicking your butt in the process.

At least I've got plenty to take my mind off the fact that my psycho cousin, Miles De'Luca, keeps calling and declaring his love and promising to come for me just as soon as he's destroyed anyone standing in our way. Wes isn't going to like that idea. So between Miles, Wood Point's evil welcoming committee, and the drill sergeant hottie trainer from hell, I just keep asking myself, how did I end up here?


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I killed a girl last night. I did it with my bare hands and an old piece of pipe I found lying next to the dumpster. But that’s not the part that got me. The part that scared me, the part I can’t seem to wrap my head around and still has me reeling, was that when she charged me, her body shifted – and then she was a wolf. All snapping teeth and extended claws. But by the time I stood over her lifeless body, she was a girl again. That’s about the time I went into shock… And that was the moment he showed up.

Now, all I can do is accept the truths that are staring me in the face. One, Werewolves do exist. And Two, I was born to kill them. 

Come Away With Me

Come Away With Me (With Me In Seattle Series #1)
Author: Kristen Proby
Adult Book 18+
Romance
4 out of 5 Stars

Synopsis

*Warning: Contains profanity, explicit sex, and a super sexy couple!

Being confronted on the beach by a sexy stranger wasn't part of Natalie Conner's plans for a peaceful morning taking photos. And why on earth would he think she's taking pictures of him, anyway? Who is he? One thing’s for sure, he’s hot, and incredibly romantic, feeding Natalie’s wounded soul.

Luke Williams just wants the world to give him a break, so seeing yet another camera aimed at his face has him ready to pounce on the beauty behind the lens. When he finds out she has no idea who he is, he's intrigued and more than a little tempted by her. Natalie has a body made for sex, a sassy mouth and Luke can’t get enough of her, but he’s not ready to tell her who he really his.

Natalie is a no nonsense girl who doesn’t do well with lies and secrets. What will happen to this new relationship when she discovers what Luke’s hiding?

My Review

When I first got this book, I thought it was going to be another cheesy romance book, blah blah blah. I was so glad it wasn't! This book was outstanding, it was funny, sad, romantic and very entertaining. I give sympathy to actors who can never find peace and quiet out of the spotlight. In this story, Natalie is just a photographer taking pictures of scenery, couples, the water and is accosted by Luke, former actor, thinking she is a paparazzi trying to take his picture.

"He looks me up and down, taking in my dark hair,

currently tied up in a haphazard bun, casual red t-shirt that

hugs my breasts, jeans, curvy hips and thighs,

and returns his deep blue gaze to mine.

Wow.

"I'm Luke."  He holds his hand out for me to shake

and I look at it, still not fully trusting him, then back up to him.

He raises a brow, almost as a challenge and I find

myself putting my small hand in his big,

strong one and clasping it firmly.

"Natalie."

Too bad she has no idea who he is and is ready to fight, gotta love a girl with some oomph. Luke loving the idea that she has no idea who he is decides to pursue her. Although he is handsome and charming, Natalie is not relationship material, she is a "hey let's have some fun and see ya later" type girl. I loved the scene where Natalie and Luke are having a drink together and he asks her if she enjoys movies. She calls the modern day movies "drivel" and says " If I see a trailer for one more stupid vampire movie, I'm going to kill myself".  The funniest thing is as an actor he played a vampire! That's when I knew this was going to be good. So this story about two people with major insecurities, and tragic pasts, find each other hoping love can last forever. It's so realistic and the characters are entertaining and enjoyable. Plus Luke is just plain old hot, domineering and sensitive at the same time. I am looking forward to book 2 "Fight With Me".  Enjoy!

Promo Tour: Obsession and Sacrifice

 

Title: Obsession and Sacrifice (Sequel to The Impostor, A Love Story)

Author: Tiffany Carmouche
Expected Release Date: February 11, 2013
Genre: New Adult Suspense Romance
Tour Host: Lady Amber's Tours

Book Description:

Obsession and Sacrifice is the second book in a romantic trilogy about unexpected love and a woman's fight for survival.

When Nichole wakes up in the hospital room from a coma, she has no memory of who she is or how she got there. Only the scars on her body reveal some horrific event took place and she is lucky to be alive…alive…but could she still be in danger?

Her only hope to rediscover her past and avoid a killer's obsession lies in the hands of two men: sexy Dylan, her boyfriend, who used to captivate her and now prays she will remember how much they cared for one another, and Bradley, her charming best friend, who has secretly loved her all along. She feels safe around both men, but to her, they are strangers. Nicole must decide who to trust, not only with her heart, but with her life.

They are rivals--both men want to win her love. But they are allies as well. The two vow to give her a second chance at life and both will sacrifice everything to make sure she survives.

 

Author Bio:

When Tiffany Carmouché is not writing Romance novels, you can find her sculpting, traveling, teaching, singing, dancing, escaping in music or enjoying her family.
She loves to travel. Sky diving in Alaska, riding camels in Africa, working with orphans in Argentina, dancing salsa in Ecuador, scuba diving in Hawaii, traveling throughout Spain, swimming under the stars in Puerto Rico and walking the cobblestone roads of Assisi, Italy are a few of her adventures. Her most cherished moments, however, have been watching her two beautiful daughters strive to accomplish their dreams.
For many years, she put her passions on hold. She lost sight of who she was and the things that made her truly happy. She says she felt almost defeated, but now she is recommitted to savoring experiences both in the novels she writes and in the life she lives each day. And her secret hope is anyone who is struggling will realize there is a light at the end of the tunnel and no matter how hard the fight, no matter how many times you have been knocked down, it is always worth staggering up to your feet and learning to breathe again.

Links:

 

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Wynter's Captive

Wynter’s Captive

Novella

Milly Taiden

Paranormal Erotic Romance (Werewolves)

Blurb:

Being held captive for winter never felt so good.

Lili is on her way to her cousin’s wedding when she thinks she hit a man in the road. Leaving the safety of her car to check on him turns out the be a big mistake, and pretty soon Lili is being abducted and held against her will by a super-sexy wolf who her body longs to touch. But just because he’s hot doesn’t mean she’s going to remain a captive.

Cade is not just an alpha, he’s a very wealthy man, used to getting what he wants. So when he attempts to abduct his ex-friend’s fiancé, he doesn’t expect to wind up with the wrong woman. Just how did he wind up with the maid of honor? And why does the woman melt every inch of him? But when she escapes, real danger awaits her beyond his protection. Cade must convince her to see beyond his deception if he has any chance to keep her alive.

 

Buy Links

Amazon US

http://www.amazon.com/Wynters-Captive-ebook/dp/B00B2B2S74/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1_215B

Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wynters-Captive-ebook/dp/B00B2B2S74/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1_7MCV

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ARe

https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-wynter039scaptive-1045077-139.html

 

Author Bio:

Want to know about me? Milly Taiden (aka April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean known as the Dominican Republic. She grew up between New York, Florida and Massachusetts. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.

She’s addicted to shopping for shoes, chocolate (but who isn’t?) and Dunkin Donuts coffee.

A bookworm when she can get her hands on a good story, she loves reading all Mina Carter, Cynthia Eden, and Dianne Duvall among others.

 

Contact Info.

Email: millytaiden@gmail.com

Website:  http://www.millytaiden.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/millytaidenauthor

 

 

Whisper Cape

Whisper Cape
Author: Susan Griscom
Adult Book
Paranormal Romance
4 out of 5 Stars

Synopsis

Escape to a world where the impossible becomes possible. WHISPER CAPE is a town of secrets and Addison MacKenna soon becomes tangled in a web of them. Plagued with nightmares of her father’s sudden and brutal death, Addie struggles with her anguish and refuses to believe his demise was accidental.

Fighting to shake off one of those devastating early morning nightmares, Addison finds it even harder to escape from the vision of a man lying on the side of the road—a man she may have just killed. When she frantically tries to locate him, he seemingly disappears, just the beginning of strange occurrences in her life. She also cannot ignore the weird sensations in her own body. Suddenly, the impossible seems possible, but is that a blessing or a curse?

Believing that her continual and worsening nightmares are both the key to her own new abilities and the clue to her father’s death, Addie knows she will not rest until she has the answers she craves. As she strives to cope with her new remarkable talents, someone else learns of her abilities—a disgruntled maniacal psychopath with his own agenda that involves eliminating Addie. The only one who can protect her, instruct her in the use of her powers and teach her how to destroy the murderous monster is the same man who makes Addie’s heart race and her blood heat with passion. The same man she’d left for dead.

Cael Sheridan may be arrogant and mysterious but he's also undeniably gorgeous. A member of a secret society, he is sworn to protect the woman he believes to be the daughter of his recently murdered mentor. In the process, he finds it impossible to resist her magnetic sensuality, complicating his efforts to shield and guide her as she learns to manage her newly acquired skills. At the same time, Addison has much to teach him about trust and commitment. Fate has brought them together, but will it make them stronger or destroy them both in end?

My Review

Here is one of those books where the cover can be deceiving. When I first got this book I really didn't look much further that the cover and that it was in my genre of reading. Where I thought I would be reading a bit of mystery/romance, I got much more. Whisper Cape is a dark, edgy, suspenseful read that is captivating from page one. With so many twists and turns within a story, you are compelled to continue to find out more secrets hidden within this town.  Nobody is who they say they are and everyone has a secret past. The characters in this story are creatively written and have questionable personalities. You never know who is for real and who you can trust. Within this story is a female who has been raised by her aunt after he mother died. Her father, someone who traveled a lot growing up, was always a beacon of light for Addie. When he died, there were so many unanswered questions that left Addie feeling like it was no accident. When Addie and her aunt Maia move back to Whisper Cape, where she was born, mysterious things start to happen. It all begins with Cael. The stranger whom she almost kills with her car, brings feeling out of her that she wants to resist. Not only does Cael make her question everything she's feeling but also becomes her savior. Cael is the one person who can help her with the mystery of her father's death but also the suspicious deaths of women in her town. Enjoy this fast pace action/mystery/romantic story who need each other more than they realize.

Inescapable (The Premonition #1)

Guest Reviewer: Lauren Henry

Inescapable (The Premonition #1)
Author: Amy A. Bartol
YA Book
Paranormal Romance

Synopsis

My name is Evie Claremont and this was to be the making of me--my freshman year of college. I had been hoping that once I had arrived on Crestwood's campus, the nightmare that I've been having would go away. It hasn't.

I may be an inexperienced seventeen-year-old, but I'm grounded...sane. Since meeting sophomore Reed Wellington, however, nothing makes any sense. Whenever he is near, I feel an attraction to him--a magnetic kind of force pulling me towards him. I know what you're thinking...that sounds fairly awesome. Yeah, it would--if he liked me, but Reed acts as if I'm the worst thing that's ever happened to Crestwood...or him. But, get this, for some reason every time I turn around he's there, barging into my life.

What is the secret he is keeping from me? I'm hoping that it is anything but what I expect: that he is not exactly normal...and neither am I. So maybe Crestwood won't be the making of me, but it could be the breaking of me. I have been left to wonder if the dark future my dream is foretelling is...inescapable.

My Review

WARNING, some necessary spoilers!

I found this little gem one day and become so completely enamored with the story that after I finished the first, I read the next three in a week.Inescapable is centered on Evie, a half angel just starting to develop her angel abilities her first year on a full scholarship.  Evie’s journey through her freshman year is one of self-discovery but she doesn’t have to do it alone.  Along the way she makes two best friends, my personal heroes, the hilarious and mischievous duo Buns and Brownie that enlist Evie to play on their field hockey team.  They add humor and camaraderie to this story and have a secret of their own!  Evie also meets her soul mate but falls for someone else, an angel that doesn’t know whether to kill her or protect her, loathing and loving her at first sight.  This love triangle is nothing like the Twilight variety.  There is so much history between souls that can’t be denied that you have to wonder, why does Evie deny it?  How can her pull, literally a butterfly like tingly thread between her and her angel, be stronger than the centuries spent with her soul mate?  No matter what “team” you root for; you can’t help but fall for all of the characters and will certainly root for Evie.  She is strong willed, incredibly intelligent and intuitive, beautiful yet down to Earth, and has this uncanny ability to make everyone around her fall in love with her...which is an aptitude that can be seen as both good and bad…especially when the Fallen angels make their debut. 

This novel ends with a bang and is only the tip of the iceberg.  Each book adds more characters, reveals more history and background, and they are all action packed, full of nail biting twists that leave you wanting more.  Needless to say, I am counting down the days for the release of the fifth book!  Reviews of the 2^nd through 4^th books to come…until then, I hope you consider reading Inescapable.

Happy Reading!

Ashes & Ice

Ashes & Ice
Author: Rochelle Maya Callen
Mature YA Book
PNR/Suspense/Mystery
4 out of 5 Stars

Synopsis

She is desperate to remember.
He is aching to forget.
Together, they are not broken.
But together, one may not survive.

​Jade wakes up with no memory of her past and blood on her hands.

Plagued by wicked thoughts, she searches for answers. Instead, she finds a boy who doesn't offer her answers, but hope. But sometimes, when nightmares turn into reality and death follows you everywhere, hope is not enough.

LUST. LOVE. LOSS. Sometimes, all that is left are Ashes and Ice.

My Review

Dark and Wicked. Those are the two words to describe this book. In the beginning I was on the fence about how this book would play out. It reads very choppy and unclear in the beginning, but as you read on it levels out and you have a better understanding of the characters. I am not a big fan on books that switch from character to character. For me it takes away some of the bond that you would normally forge with the main character. Rochelle makes it work with her story, instead of one bond you form two. I liked that this was not your fairy tale romance with a happily ever after. Throughout most of the book, both characters are in pain emotionally. Even with each other, there is so much distance that neither can come to grips with what is in front of them. The big mystery is who and what Jade is and what part Conner is supposed to play in her life. Rochelle leads you to believe a few things about Jade but beware, you will never figure it out. I am a big fan of the tough females who don't need to be saved every five seconds. That is exactly what Jade is, tough on the outside but hollow on the inside. It gives her an opportunity to grow as a character. I like that Conner and Jade don't form a romantic relationship in the beginning. They are friends and you see them grow together and actually fall in love. This book contains so much mystery and suspense that it grips you in and doesn't let go. I am very excited to see what happens in book two.

 

Excerpt from Ashes & Ice

“Have you ever been in love?”

            I spill my popcorn on my lap. “I, uh, what?” I say, swiping off the kernels. The question catches me off guard.

            “You know, in love.”

            “No. No, I haven’t.” I shift on the couch, needing more space between us. “What about you?”

            “Nah.” She flicks her hand toward me as if she is brushing away nonsense, but the hard look in her eyes says something different.

            “Why?”

            She points to the TV screen and the couple making out there. “Figured if you had been, then you could explain that to me.”

            The guy sweeps the girl up and carries her into bed before they… you know. “Uh, sex?”

            She bursts out laughing. “That too. But I was talking about what  it feels like to be, you know, in love. Totally, without question. Like, does that,” she points to the screen again, “exist?”

            “Yeah, I think it exists.” I think of mom and dad—the way they kissed every morning, hugged a few moments longer than anyone else, laughed so hard they cried, and cuddled, shutting out the world, looking more content than these fakers on the screen. “It exists. And in real life, it’s better than that crap.” I say, suddenly uncomfortable by the moaning coming from the TV.

            “I thought you said you’ve never been in love?”

            “I haven’t. But I’ve seen it. And I haven’t ever seen anything come close to that in the movies.”

            She opens her mouth as if about to ask a question, but then closes it and smiles, accepting my answer. “Well, it’s good that there may be something in life to look forward to.” She drops a kernel of popcorn in her mouth.

            “May be?”

            “Well nothing is guaranteed. Who knows, I may die an old spinster.” She’s smiling, but her eyes aren’t.

            I think about the movie store guy’s possessive eyes, Jesse’s chair fiasco, and Dominic’s leering, my heart. “I doubt that.”

Ashes & Ice Release Day!

Title: Ashes & Ice

Author: Rochelle Maya Callen          
Release Day: February 4th, 2013
Genre: Young Adult
Blitz Host: Lady Amber's Tours

Synopsis:

She is desperate to remember.
He is aching to forget.
Together, they are not broken.
But together, one may not survive.

​Jade wakes up with no memory of her past and blood on her hands.

Plagued by wicked thoughts, she searches for answers. Instead, she finds a boy who doesn't offer her answers, but hope. But sometimes, when nightmares turn into reality and death follows you everywhere, hope is not enough.

LUST. LOVE. LOSS. Sometimes, all that is left are Ashes and Ice

 

 

*Excerpt from Ashes & Ice*

 

He smiles a bit wider and hands out the pin.

            As, I reach to pluck it from his palm, he snatches my wrist with one hand, my bicep with the other and crushes me against his chest.

            His grip is tight—too tight, it hurts—and the bend of him hovers over me, leaning in. I try to shake him off, but he doesn’t let go. I squirm as I feel his thumb trace circles on the inside of my wrist. The touch sends a skitter of sensation over me. Something tinges the air; a sweet, cool feeling brushes over my skin, making my knees want to buckle. He smells like mint, his breath tickles my face. I pull back, hating the sensations that please my skin and curdle my insides. Bile surges in my throat. I tear myself away from him, glaring.

            “What?” He says coolly as if he hadn’t just bruised my arms with his clutching fingertips.

            “That. Hurt.” I say. I don’t say he smells sweet or his breath is refreshing on my skin or his touch sends chills up my spine, delicious chills. I step away.

            His smile is unnerving. “Don’t worry, Jade.” He winks at me. Damn that wink of his. “One day, you’ll like it.”

 

Author Bio:

Rochelle grew up dreaming up stories. When she entered high school, she tucked away her creative side and jumped head-first into academics, work, and service projects. She graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Political Science and Communication when she was twenty years old. After years away from her writing, Rochelle picked up a pen and started fleshing out a character sketch that she outlined when she was twelve. That sketch was the start of the Ashes and Ice story. Rochelle lives in the DC metro area with her husband and daughter. By day she works as a behavioral therapist. By night, she is a dreamer and is busy tapping out new stories on her keyboard.

 

Links:

http://www.rochellemayacallen.com/

twitter: @rockyiswriting

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