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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Iron Heart: Legacy Falls Project by Madison Street-Cover Reveal

Closeup shot of woman feet standing on tiptoe while embracing her man at railway platform for a farewell before train departure. A travelling luggage is on the foreground. Beautiful warm sunset light and flare are coming from the background.  

 We're delighted to kick off the Legacy Falls cover reveal tour--a week where we'll feature eight great stories as part of the Legacy Falls charitable anthology project. Each author will donate a portion of their sales to the wounded or returning veteran charities of their choice.  

  Legacy Falls project summary: Families from Legacy Falls share a tradition of loss. Lovers have said farewell at the Pleasant Street train station for seventy years. Mothers have welcomed home their sons in the ticker tape return from war and loss. After every war, every battle, Legacy Falls opens its arms and its hearts to the wounded warriors returning home. These are their stories.
  TITLE: Iron Heart

Iron Heart 

AUTHOR: Madison Street 

GENRE:Contemporary Romance 

  SUMMARY:
At the age of twenty-one, Parker Reede pledged his life to his country. The United States Army was his family. His home. His new life. By the time he hit the age of twenty-four, he’d lost over two dozen friends, killed in the battles of war. The eerie cries of men screaming out in pain haunted his dreams for all the years spent in the hot, dry desert of the Middle East. And now, at twenty-six, he drowns his nightmares and sorrows with whiskey, numbing away the pain. Loneliness and sorrow are all he has. No hope. No faith. His heart - filled with hate, anger, and despair. It no longer beats for friendship, for family, or for love. Instead, it’s frozen in a shell of dark void. Unable to escape the past and fearful of the future.
Until Lane Boisse literally crashes into his life and changes everything. ***This book contains adult language and military situations. Discretion is advised***
  Battling ghosts from her past, Allie will have to learn to accept Jake's way of life and win the heart of her southern temptation.  

More info on Her Southern Temptation here.

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Madison began writing at a young age. She would write episodes of her favorite television shows and her passion has grown since. She decided to pursue her dreams and debuted her dark romance suspense novel, Little Things, in June 2014. It was well received by thousands of readers and became a bestseller in Romance Suspense on Amazon. Madison Street was born in New York City and was raised in the Bronx, where she resided until she was 17 years old. After 9/11, Madison joined the United States Navy to serve her country. During the deployments, Madison constantly wrote short stories and she discovered her passion for writing. You will find Madison always on the computer, whether she's on Facebook, designing websites, messing with Photoshop, or writing for her blog.  

Monday, August 8, 2016

An Unexpected Hero: A Legacy Falls Romance by Diana Marie DuBois-Cover Reveal

Closeup shot of woman feet standing on tiptoe while embracing her man at railway platform for a farewell before train departure. A travelling luggage is on the foreground. Beautiful warm sunset light and flare are coming from the background.   We're delighted to kick off the Legacy Falls cover reveal tour--a week where we'll feature eight great stories as part of the Legacy Falls charitable anthology project. Each author will donate a portion of their sales to the wounded or returning veteran charities of their choice.

  Legacy Falls project summary: Families from Legacy Falls share a tradition of loss. Lovers have said farewell at the Pleasant Street train station for seventy years. Mothers have welcomed home their sons in the ticker tape return from war and loss. After every war, every battle, Legacy Falls opens its arms and its hearts to the wounded warriors returning home. These are their stories.

  TITLE: An Unexpected Hero: A Legacy Falls Romance AUTHOR: Diana Marie DuBois13932119_1756667977880872_784484394_o 

GENRE: Magical Realism/Romance

  SUMMARY: Sergeant Jackson Hamilton Ledet didn’t want to be a burden. Not to Bex, the woman he left behind to serve his country. Not to anyone. But returning home with an injury he fears he’ll never recover from Jackson faces the bitter knowledge that life as he knew it is over. One Dear Jane letter to Bex and the deal is done, knowing he could never let her care for the half man he is now.
But Jackson’s return to his sleepy hometown of Legacy Falls offers more than the peaceful life he wants. It starts with a veterinary clinic, a dog and the woman he thought he could walk away from. Jackson knows life can be cruel but sometimes the unexpected surprises are enough to heal us all.

PRE-ORDER An Unexpected Hero HERE

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Diana 

Diana Marie DuBois resides in the historical and richly cultured-filled state of Louisiana and just outside of the infamous city of New Orleans. She shares her home with two beautiful Great Danes and four spunky rescued mutts. As a young girl, Diana was an avid reader and could be found in her public library. Now you find her working in her local library, where she reads everything and anything. She has many stories ideas running through her head, with plenty interesting characters.

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Into the Nothing (Broken Outlaw #1) BT Urruela-Blog tour & Review

Title: Into the Nothing
Series: Broken Outlaw #1
Author: BT Urruela
Release Date: June 21, 2016
Xander Evans has been on the road for many years. Never settling. Always moving from one place to another, unable to let go of his past. He lived a tragic childhood, spending most of those years in foster care. He's never felt like he's had a home. That is until he stops in the small town of Truman Valley, Missouri, where he meets a woman who will change everything he's ever known.
Paige Watson has it all. A loving family, beautiful home, and a great career. The only thing she's missing....is love. After escaping an abusive relationship, she opens her heart up to a stranger. He is unlike any man she's ever met. He came into her life and turned it completely upside down. Everything is perfect. That is, until one fateful night. 
A night that would tear the Watson family apart, never to be put back together again. 
A night that would send Xander away to prison for life.
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Review by Ally
 5 Amazing Stars

Xander never stays in the same place for long. He has many secrets and a rough past. He stops at a bar and his world changed. He met Paige. Her father offered him a job and everything seemed perfect. Until Xander ended up in a jail cell.
I loved this book. Paige is such a strong willed woman who deals with her past the best way she can. Xander swoops in like a knight in shining armor. Even though he has his own demons. He wants to protect her and I loved that. There was so much suspense and romance that it kept me on my toes.
For being the first book BT wrote solo, he definitely did not disappoint. I look forward to reading more of this series and whatever else he writes.

It is definitely a book I will recommend to my friends. Great job BT!
"How about twenty questions?" I ask.
"I hate twenty questions."
"How about five questions, then?"
He cracks a smile and lifts an eyebrow. "How about three?"
"Deal!"
"So, have I mentioned how much I fucking hate Tuesdays?" Brandi's voice cuts right between us. Xander looks relieved.
Me? Not so much. "Damn it, Brandi!"
"What?"
"Oh nothing. Can you grab me Fireball though? Pretty please. Two of them." I look at Xander. "You're taking one."
"Three. I am too, bitch! Fuck Tuesdays!" Brandi calls out from across the bar as she begins filling the shot glasses from the Fireball chiller.
"Question one. You said you’ve been traveling for a while now, right? Do you ever get tired of it? Ever feel like settling?”
"Damn. Starting out with the heavy hitters, huh?" He eyes the shot glasses as if hoping it will somehow make them fill faster.
"Need me to go easier on you? Maybe a finger or two first before I go in with the whole fist?"
He looks at me in disbelief. "Did you really just say that?"
"Just answer the question, two fingers or three?"
BT Urruela was an infantryman in the US Army from August 2004 until February 2011. At the end of a year long tour to Baghdad, Iraq, his vehicle was hit by two roadside bombs, which took his right leg below the knee and the life of his commander. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his wounds, an Army Commendation Medal, and Combat Infantryman's Badge. He medically retired from the Army in 2011 and moved to Tampa, FL where he currently works as a Director and Brand Ambassador for VETSports, a veteran community sports nonprofit he co-founded in 2012. He also conducts motivational speeches, works as a cover and fitness model and he's a personal performance trainer. He co-wrote the military romance novel A Lover's Lament and will be releasing his debut solo novel, Into the Nothing, on June 21st, 2016.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Into the Nothing (Broken Outlaw #1) by BT Urruela-New Release

Title: Into the Nothing
Series: Broken Outlaw #1
Author: BT Urruela
Release Date: June 21, 2016
Xander Evans has been on the road for many years. Never settling. Always moving from one place to another, unable to let go of his past. He lived a tragic childhood, spending most of those years in foster care. He's never felt like he's had a home. That is until he stops in the small town of Truman Valley, Missouri, where he meets a woman who will change everything he's ever known.
Paige Watson has it all. A loving family, beautiful home, and a great career. The only thing she's missing....is love. After escaping an abusive relationship, she opens her heart up to a stranger. He is unlike any man she's ever met. He came into her life and turned it completely upside down. Everything is perfect. That is, until one fateful night. 
A night that would tear the Watson family apart, never to be put back together again. 
A night that would send Xander away to prison for life.
"He was over here for like five hours last night drinking and talking with Dad. You think I like him? My dad's in love. And the way he didn’t hesitate to put Benji in his place, I just think Dad’s got a good feeling about him."
"Shit, I've got a good feeling about him too... and it's in my panties." She laughs and motions toward her crotch. "If I had been working and saw him do that to Benji's fat ass, I would've let him fuck me right on top of the bar…and I would’ve let everyone watch."
"Brandi!"
"I'm serious. Fuck it!”
"You're ridiculous."
"Paige, don't tell me you didn't notice that anaconda stuffed into his jeans?"
"What?! What the fuck are you talking about? Anaconda? I wasn't looking at his damn jeans." I laugh, finding it hard to not to love this girl who has become like a sister to me. She's the craziest bitch I know, but she's got my back no matter what. She's had it since day one.
"Why wouldn’t you look at his jeans? That’s where his dick is!”
BT Urruela was an infantryman in the US Army from August 2004 until February 2011. At the end of a year long tour to Baghdad, Iraq, his vehicle was hit by two roadside bombs, which took his right leg below the knee and the life of his commander. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his wounds, an Army Commendation Medal, and Combat Infantryman's Badge. He medically retired from the Army in 2011 and moved to Tampa, FL where he currently works as a Director and Brand Ambassador for VETSports, a veteran community sports nonprofit he co-founded in 2012. He also conducts motivational speeches, works as a cover and fitness model and he's a personal performance trainer. He co-wrote the military romance novel A Lover's Lament and will be releasing his debut solo novel, Into the Nothing, on June 21st, 2016.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Finding London (Flawed Heart #1) by Ellie Wade-Blog Tour & Review

Title: Finding London (Flawed Heart #1)
Author: Ellie Wade
Release Date: April 25, 2016
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London Wright thought she’d been in love before, but she hadn’t—not even close.
Then, she met him.
Rugged and gorgeous, Loïc Berkeley, is everything she’s ever wanted. Getting him to notice her was a challenge, but keeping his love is proving to be more difficult.
London is used to getting what she wants, so loving someone like Loïc is a humbling and somewhat terrifying experience. For everything she has in her life, he’s the one thing she can’t bear to lose.
Loïc never wanted love. He views it as an unneeded distraction that always ends in disappointment, causing nothing but pain.
Then, he met her.
Spoiled but witty and breathtakingly beautiful, London Wright is his undoing. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he knew his life would never be the same. Though he tries to fight it, he finds himself falling for her.
Loïc has lived a life full of sorrow, but finding London brings him rare happiness. Though his feelings for her are strong, is what they have powerful enough to break the cycle of his past?
When one is destined for heartbreak and loss, can love really change anything?
 
Review by Liz
4.5 Awesome Stars
London is a self-entitled, spoiled brat, straight out of a sorority, still unsure what lies ahead for her future. That is until a chance meeting with and standoffish stranger.
Loic’s had a rough start, filled with disappointments and loss.
Women are the last thing he wants in his life. But after some chance meetings, he begins to find London hard to resist.
In all honesty, I wasn’t too keen on London as first, but I did find her interesting. She is a spoiled rich kid and loves herself. But as the book went on, she really grows as a character. I love the way Loic points out her flaws. She also is great for him and puts his needs first, which made me really like her. She also made me laugh with her internal thoughts about Loic.
Loic, from the prologue, broke my heart. And with each past chapter, I just fell more in love with him. If one character needs a happy ending, it’s Loic.
I have given this book 4.5 and not five stars because although there were some gasp moments and I was surprised, London’s immaturity occasionally annoyed me. But saying that, I think in the next story she will be a lot more likable because she grew a lot in this book. The pace was steady, but it is left on a bit of a cliff-hanger. I am glad I only have to wait until June to find out what happens next. This was a great and touching story and a definite must read.

“Listen, Loïc,” she starts to say, her voice sweet and kind.
“Just save it, London,” I snap before I can stop myself. My walls and ability to be an eternal asshole are back in full effect.
Her eyes widen, but she quickly composes herself. She stands on her tiptoes and gives me a small kiss on the cheek. My body stiffens at the contact. She turns to leave, and her hand grabs the knob of the door.
But then, almost on instinct, she looks back at me. “I was just going to say that I really want to be fucked up together. And whatever reason you have for thinking you don’t deserve someone to love you is wrong. I see you, Loïc, more than you think I do. You’re a good person, and you deserve way more in this life than you’re allowing yourself to have. I don’t know why you’re punishing yourself, but you should stop. Maybe I’m not the person you need, but you need to find the one who is. Everyone needs love, even a big, bad warrior. Not everything in life should be a battle.”
Ellie Wade resides in southwest Michigan with her husband, three young children, and two dogs. She has a Master’s degree in education from Eastern Michigan University and is a huge University of Michigan sports fan. She loves the beauty of her home state, especially the lakes and the gorgeous autumn weather. When she is not writing, you will find her reading, snuggled up with her kids, or spending time with family and friends. She loves traveling and exploring new places with her family.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Twisted Honor (Deep Six Security Series,Book 2) by: Becky McGraw-Audio Tour

Twisted Honor Audio COverTwisted Honor:
Deep Six Security Series,Book 2
Written by: Becky McGraw
Narrated by: Matt Haynes
Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins 
Series: Deep Six Security, Book 2
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:02-15-16

Publisher: Becky McGraw

WLK synopsis
The last thing Slade wants is to be in charge of anyone but himself, and his dog Lola, because the military taught him the high price of being in command. Dave Logan is on his honeymoon though, and leaves him right where he doesn't want to be. Just as he knew it would, the hard-won peace Slade finally found in his life quickly flies out the window, and things go from bad to worse when a child is kidnapped and Deep Six Security is on the verge of losing its biggest security contract on his watch.
With no leads in the case, Slade is desperate, so when the head of hotel security, small but feisty Taylor Kincaid, gets fired over the incident, he thinks hiring her to help him find the boy is smart. As the situation unravels though, he sees Taylor could be in just as much danger as the missing child. When a terrorist plot is added into the mix, Slade is at the end of his rope and has some tough choices to make fast. Does he save the only woman he's even considered letting himself love in a very long time? Does he save the child who is the key to keeping their contract? Or does he focus on saving the entire state before it's too late and they all die?
©2015 Becky McGraw (P)2016 Becky McGraw

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WLK Author Bio
Becky McGraw
A Jill of many trades, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Becky McGraw has been an optician, a beautician, a legal secretary, a real estate broker, web designer, graphic artist, and romance writer. She knows just enough to make her dangerous, and her humor-laced contemporary western cowboy, and military, police procedural romantic suspense novels varied and interesting. Becky resides in Florida with her husband of thirty-three years and her dog Abby.  She is a member of the Romance Writers of America Published Authors Network.
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