Wednesday, October 30, 2013

***COVER REVEAL*** Entangled by S.E. Hall

 
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Things heat up, and not just the Georgia summertime, when Dane and Laney go head to head over plans for her new duplex. But Laney's got his number, and knows just how to coerce her bossy, domineering man. Spend the summer with the gang and find out...just how many is a crowd?
The members of the Evolve Crew are getting older; so is the content. Mature audiences recommended.
   
 
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“Men shouldn’t know how to decorate anyway, using words like gaudy.” I let one brow raise and give him a suspicious smirk. “Do I need to learn how to fix the cars then? What if I get a flat?” “Oh baby,” he growls, his feet pounding the floor as he stalks toward me, “you questioning my manliness?” “Maybe,” I tease, slowing backing up. “Nancy.” My eyes dart anxiously around the room, mentally planning my escape route in this new territory. He laughs deeply, not a ‘ha ha that’s funny’ laugh, but more an ‘uh huh I’m coming to get ya’ sexy laugh. “Got it planned yet?” He grins knowingly, one eyebrow cocked. “Better run to wherever looks the most comfortable.” There’s no furniture yet, what is he talking about comfortable? Seeing the confusion on my face, he answers unasked. “Showing you how much of a man I am when I catch ya,” he creeps closer, “so I’d stay away from the tile, might hurt your back,” the mischief in his eyes ignites as he continues moving slowly closer, “or your knees.” Do I still have to pretend I don’t want to be caught? I love this side of Dane; the dominant, controlling, hunter than comes out more and more every day. The game’s precept itself is laughable; no one could question Dane’s virility. It seeps from his pores, an aura around him taking up all the air in a room. And he’s all mine. From his forever jostled brown locks and matching warm eyes, cocky lopsided grin and sculpted chest all the way to his eight back, that irresistible v and toned, tight ass- he is mine. “You wouldn’t!” I challenge, knowingly delightfully well that he would. “Oh baby, you know I can and will.” He flips open the button on his pants, that cocky grin suffocating me from where he stands, “I think you want me to.”  

 

Meet S.E. Hall

mepic (1) Goodreads / Facebook / Twitter S.E.Hall resides in Arkansas with her husband of 17 years and 3 beautiful daughters. When not in the stands watching her ladies play softball, she enjoys reading YA and NA romance.
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Friday, October 18, 2013

***BLOG TOUR STOP and GIVEAWAY*** Burn by Brooke Cumberland

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Just when Velaney thinks she is safe again…her worst nightmare comes back to haunt her. Eric is dealing with his own insecurities as he tries to accept Velaney’s decision to help the enemy…can he get past it? Will they be there for each other in the end? He struggles to step aside and trust Velaney...but will his past keep him from doing so? Can he let go in order to move forward? Velaney and Eric had their fair share of ups and downs in SPARK…they love was undeniable and intense. Just when you think they could get their happily ever after…pasts collide and merge together…will they fight for what they want? Or will their love crash and burn? Meet the Author New Author PicBrooke 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. Social Links
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2 CHICKS AND A BLOG ***** 5 Star Review *****
 
Brooke amazeballs Cumberland, girl you have done it again!

The story of Vel and Eric takes off in a whirlwind once again and it is absolutely amazing. Twists and turns, laughter, heartbreak, and many wtf moments later I just loved it. The writing style that she has with these characters and this story, I am so completely in love with. She takes you into their lives, like you, yourself, are living it. You feel for these people like you know them personally. She blew me away yet again from start to finish. I simply cannot wait to read more of anything that she puts out.

When true love sparks, will you run from it, or let it burn through you and make it real.

5 amazing stars!!!!


Manda--2chicksandablog

**BLOG TOUR STOP** A Tattered Love by Nickie Seidler

 
 


Synopsis:

Riley Miller wants nothing more than to leave her past behind and never speak of it again. The damage caused by what has happened has made her build walls keeping people out. Starting over isn't easy. After a move to Cape Cod to escape the dark and haunting secrets, she meets Abby and Evan. Instantly becoming best friends, shy and quiet Riley tries to break out of her shell with the help from her new friends. Just as she begins to settle into a comfortable routine, Riley meets Evan's friend Dustin.
Life as Riley knows it will never be the same.
Looking for love is the last thing on Dustin’s to do list, if it’s even on there at all. Living with some significant secrets of his own, Dustin tries to keep from getting in too deep with anyone. But, he finds himself drawn to the timid, yet stunning Riley. Can they both accept the past and develop a relationship? Or will the skeletons in both of their closets keep them from ever moving on?
 
 
 
 
About the Author:
Born and raised in the Chicago-land area, Nickie Seidler is a up and coming young author. Her new-found dream of being a writer has led to the completion of her first book "A Lucky Second Chance". Nickie is married, and when not writing, enjoys cooking new recipes for them to try, water aerobics, car racing and spending quality time with family and friends. She is currently writing her third book to be released early 2014
 
2 Chicks and a Blog Review - Manda's Review!!!
 
 
 
 
Praise from others
"A Tattered Love is captivating! The love Riley and Dustin share is
indescribable. They have to decide if going off feelings, attraction, and love will work when everything else doesn't..." Author B. E. Laine

 
"A Tattered Love is a raw emotional journey of love and passion.  Riley loves Dustin but feels like the challenges they face could destroy them both.  Dustin knows his life includes Riley but has demons that must be faced.  Together these two personify the belief that love and faith conquer all." Author Brandy Dorsch

"I never knew what would happen next. When I thought I had it figured
out,  the author would surprise me with another twist. If you love angst and tension filled books then this is a must read." Author Glenna Maynard



***COVER REVEAL*** Broken by Kelly Elliott

Okay friends ... It's time for another cover reveal.  This one is AMAZING!!!!  I am in LOVE with this cover. 
 
Okay, guys .. here is goes.  2 Chicks and a Blog PROUDLY present Broken by Kelly Elliott!!!
 
 
Synopsis:
 
Layton Morris and his brother Mike grew up not knowing what it would be like to live in a normal home. With no running water or electricity in their home, no parents around to protect them, they quickly learned how to survive and depend only on each other.
 
When a tragic accident takes Mike away from Layton, and the only other person that he ever let into his heart walked away from him, leaving his heart shattered, Layton focuses all of his time and energy into the ranch he and his brother dreamed of. He makes a vow to himself to never let love in again. The last thing Layton needed or wanted was more heartache.
 
Whitley Reynolds grew up in a privileged home in upstate New York. When she landed the star football player in high school no one was surprised, not even Whitley. She dreamed of a life with Roger living in New York City and happily followed him there. 
 
The first time Roger hit her for arguing with him about a dinner party, she forgave him. The more it happened, the further Whitley withdrew from her friends and family. One fateful day things go to far. Whitley makes a promise to herself and finds the courage to do the one thing she thought she’d never be able to do.
 
Fleeing with her best friend Courtney, Whitley was determined to put her past behind her and start a new life in the small town of Llano, Texas, where no one would ever find out about her past.
 
Will they both ever learn to trust and love again, or will their pasts come back to haunt them, keeping them both alone and…
 
Broken.
 
 
PS Friends -- Don't forget to come to Indie Mashup in Springdale Arkansas on October 26th to meet Kelly Elliott AND her amazingly sexy cover model, Gary Taylor!!!
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
 
 
Twitter:@author_kelly
 
 
 
 
Who is Kelly:
 
Really I'm just a wife to a wonderful Texas cowboy who has a nack for making me laugh almost daily and supports my crazy ideas and dreams for some unknown reason...he claims it's because he loves me.....so I'll just go with that one!
I'm also a mom to an amazing daughter who constantly is asking me to make her something to eat while she has her fingers moving like mad on her cell phone sending out what I'm sure is another very important text message!
Oh...and I like to sit down and write in my spare time!
I live in the Texas hill country and one of my favorite things to do is go for hikes around our property with my second favorite man, Gus....my chocolate lab and my sweet girl Rose, our golden retriever. When I'm not outside helping the hubby haul brush or move rocks or what ever fun chore he has in store for me that day, you will find me inside reading, writing or watching HGTV and soaking in a nice hot bubble bath.....yeah that last one I just made up but it sure does sound nice!!!
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Thursday, October 17, 2013

***COVER REVEAL*** Feel Like Makin' Love by Barbara Stewart

Have you read Rock and Roll Never Forgets?  How about When I Look To The Sky?  Well, this story follows Andy Stevens through his life after Bethy. 
 
RRNF was one of the BEST stories I have EVER read, in my life.  I am in awe that Barbara invited us to participate in this cover reveal.  I cannot wait to read this one!!  Make sure to add it to your TBR.
 



Andy Stevens was a ‘Rock God’ of the music world in the 1970s and 80s. He lived his life on the road, going from one concert venue to the next. And then he met the sweet girl-next-door, Beth Morgan, his “Bethy”. As a couple they spent many years together traveling life’s highway – a path with many ups and downs, detours, and finally a place where they would spend their forever together, but forever was a brief moment. 
 
Carlee Oliver became an unexpected addition to Andy’s life that changed his direction completely. She taught him how to love – unconditionally – and became the daughter he never knew he needed. But now she was off in Europe, married, sharing her life with a new husband, and for the first time in many years, Andy found himself alone. 
 
Reflections of years past and memories led him on a new journey. 
 
Could he share his heart again…?

***TOUR STOP*** Stories for Amanda - Various Authors

 
BOOK SUMMARY:
 
Amanda Todd was a young girl who dealt with bullying for three years.  Lured into a bad decision by a cyber-stalker when she was only 12 years old, she was mercilessly targeted online and in real life over and over again, until it became more than she could deal with.
 
She wanted to help other kids by sharing her story and letting them know they should never be punished for who they are or for making a mistake.  AmandaToddLegacy.org is an organization that reaches out to kids in need, educates about the harmful effects of bullying and provides resources that can make a real difference.
 
If you don't know Amanda's story, you can search her on YouTube and see a video she made 3 weeks prior to taking her own life (she tells her story) because of 3 years of vicious bullying.
 
When people try to bring you down, it’s because you’re above them.
You only need one person to believe in you… that person is YOU.
With love to Princess Snowflake and others in need…
 
100% of the proceeds from sale of this book will be donated toward that vision.
The authors are humbled and proud to offer our support to this very worthy cause.


 
Stories for Amanda is a collection of short stories from these 16 VERY talented authors:
 
Karen Avivi - Stand Alone story
Kahlen Aymes - Missing Scene from The Remembrance Trilogy (Ryan and Julia)
E.K. Blair - Missing scene from ROTTEN
J. L. Brooks - Stand Alone
Claire Contreras - Stand Alone but characters from upcoming release; Catch Me
Kelly Elliott - Stand Alone
Kailin Gow - A You & Me Trilogy Story for Book 1: Saving You Saving Me
Karina Halle - Stand Alone featuring characters from The Artists Trilogy
Nina Lane - A Spiral of Bliss short story
Raine Miller - A ROTHVALE LEGACY STORY
E. L. Montes – Stand Alone
Alexa Nazzaro - Stand Alone
Jessica Prince - Short story from Picking Up The Pieces Anthology
Madeline Sheehan - Stand Alone
Michelle Valentine - Black Falcon prequel to Rock the Heart
Nikki Worrell - Stand Alone
 
A MESSAGE FROM KAHLEN AYMES
 
I was approached by Flirty Dirty Book Blog after the RT Convention last May about this cause so I researched Amanda's story and like so many others, was moved to tears. I have a daughter that is just a year or two younger than Amanda was when she ended her life. I asked Denise Tung... "What if we put together a book where 100% of the proceeds went to help fund the anti-bullying effort?" She was thrilled with the idea and then I reached out to some of my author- friends. The response was overwhelming and the rest, as they say, is history.
 
Now it is 16 stories (some missing scenes from a popular series) and some brand new short stories, from 16 authors that reach across the Young Adult, New Adult and Romance genres. It is our hope that our readers will come together to support this very worthy cause and that we can help, in some small way, to keep even one more child from suffering from this horrific epidemic...
 
These are very generous women and I feel honored to share pages with them.
 
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2 Chicks And A Blog - ASHLEY'S REVIEW
 
Let me just start this by saying, WOW.  I am beyond HONORED to have been selected to read and review this amazing set of short stories by some of my most favorite authors. 
 
Stories for Amanda includes short stories, that are almost all 5 star worthy. 
 
The pure fact that these authors took time from their busy schedule to write these stories for this amazing cause melts my heart.  In an Indie world, that at times, is filled with drama and bullying of it's own, these authors took a step out of their own world in order to help this cause. 
 
Bullying is a pandemic these days.  Almost everyone is bullied in some way or another.  This needs to stop.  These stories revolve around a central theme and I'm sure I don't need to spell it out for you.
 
I wished, at the end of almost all of these stories, that they weren't just stories.  I want more.  This anthology has opened my eyes to many authors that I haven't read before.  There will be some stalking in their near future.
 
Please purchase this book on the 22nd of October to help these authors support this cause.
 
Bullying needs to stop, people need to be aware of the effects of bullying and people need to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves.
 
2 Chicks and a Blog PROUDLY stand with these amazing authors against bullying, in any way, shape and form.  We give STORIES FOR AMANDA 5 out of 5 'We'll Stand By You' Stars!!!

Destroying the Wrong - Manda's Review

Destroying the wrong takes you on a journey between 2 high school students trying desperately to not get involved in the crazy bullying that goes on all around them. 

It follows Kat (the bookworm) and Alissa (the boy crazy best friend) on emotional journey from love,  betrayal,  bullying, hurt, laughter, tears and family. They go through it all and then some. It really jumped into the feelings that these girls felt from cyber bullies to real life in your face nitty gritty bullies and I must say they  handle it well. These two girls push through the emotional baggage of high school to graduate from school early and fight for what they believe in. They learn self confidence from every situation by getting through it with each other. 

I'm pumped for the next one in rhe series. This chick gives it 4 stars!!

"I love you Kat----- I Love you back Alissa"

Manda--2chicksandablog 

Sunday, October 13, 2013

***BLOG TOUR STOP*** Cage by Harper Sloan







Synopsis:
"Alpha heroes you'll want to kidnap and keep, heroines to root for, and sizzling love scenes with emotional punch." Carly Phillips, NY Times Bestselling Author

Greg Cage was born to protect. While growing up, he was his mother and sister’s shield against the world… until he failed. For the last decade, he has carried that guilt and need for vengeance around… until it was stripped from him. Now, with his best friend getting married and no longer needing his protection, he is even more lost, completely adrift, and desperate for some control. All he has ever known was how to protect: his family, his friends, and his country. Can he go against everything he has ever known, and give up that control?

Melissa Larson will never let anyone hold the reins in her life. She has been the rock in her family for more years than she can remember, and the fight to keep them together is her main priority right now. She has always been fiercely independent and proud. The last thing she will ever do is ask for someone else’s help. But when that choice is out of her control, forcing her to rely on others to save her and her family, and pick up the pieces that are left, will she be able to let someone else be her strength?

The second Greg locks eyes with Meli, he knows that she is someone he needs. Someone he craves. Meli knew the second she met Greg that he would be nothing but trouble and heartache. Her life takes anunexpected turn, and that bitch Fate is back to wreak more havoc on another member of the Corps family.

All hell breaks loose, leaving Greg no choice but to call in a favor. He hooks back up with his old friend Braxxon Breaker from the Breakneck MC. Together, they make sure that nothing threatens anyone Greg loves again.

CAGE is a complete story with a HEA.



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Harper lives in small town Georgia just a short drive from her hometown of Peachtree City. She (and her 3 daughters) enjoy ruling the house they dubbed 'Estrogen Ocean', much to her husband’s chagrin. Harper has a borderline unhealthyobsession with books; you can almost ALWAYS find her with her ereader attached. As an ex-reviewer and blogger, Harper's passion for reading runs deep. It wasn't until 'Axel' decided to take up residence that she realized her true calling.
She started using writing as a way to unwind when the house went to sleep at night; and with a house full of crazy it was the perfect way to just relax. It didn't take long before a head full of very demanding alphas would stop at nothing to have their story told.

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Axel Who??!?!

Oh sweet baby Jesus .. Cage .. WOW!!! Words can't even do this exceptional character justice. I have NEVER "swooned" so hard and so fast for a character as I did Cage. I made it to 5% and I knew this was the man of my dreams.

Harper's writing is AMAZING and I can't believe she keeps getting better and better with each book, chapter, paragraph. She is truly amazing and I am so honored that I was given an ARC to read, in return for an honest review. Even as I read the ARC, I still purchased this copy and read it AGAIN because, well, it's that effing amazing.

Cage finds himself between a rock and a hard place a few different times throughout this novel. Dealing with crazy wanna be girlfriends (PS give me a shovel so I can knock some sense into Mandy. REALLY!?!?! That's the kind of girl that gives ALL of us a bad name. Stage 5 Clinger does not do her justice. She might be stage 6). A piece of information that can (and might) devastate the new interest in Mr. Cage's life.

Getting Greg's story now, really helps puts things we learned about him in "Axel" into prospective.

Talk about an ALPHA ... WOWZA .. Pure Alpha OOZES from his pores and I love each and every darn drop. Greg Cage, this man, he loves hard and screws harder.

Melissa. GAWD how I love this girl. Not afraid to take charge emotionally and sexually. Mother of all things HOLY, I might have a lady crush.

If you're looking for a book that has angst, love, passion, SEX, and a hella back story, this friends, is your book. READ. CAGE. NOW. You're welcome!!!