Thursday, May 29, 2014

Before He Was Famous by Becky Wicks Blog Tour & Giveaway



Title: Before He Was Famous
Author: Beck Wicks
Release Date: May 29, 2014


Synopsis

Falling in love with your best friend isn’t always a great idea, especially when he’s Noah Lockton - the sexiest, most famous new talent on the planet. When 21-year-old small-town photographer Chloe Campbell is offered the chance of a lifetime – to join her celebrity childhood friend Noah on tour as an exclusive blogger for a New York magazine – she’s certain both have put what happened four years ago behind them. But his eyes still burn; his voice is still a jackhammer to her heartstrings; all his songs are about her. Is it possible that that night still haunts them both?

The music industry is a machine, spinning hype and rumors as much as his records. It’s not just Noah’s girlfriends who’ve got it in for Chloe (there’s no stopping the Twitter-obsessed, cat-loving pop-star Courtney Lentini for starters). Pretty soon, the jealousy and media frenzy surrounding these so-called-friends takes a life-changing turn and it seems making love means making enemies at every turn. When tragedy threatens to pull the final curtain on their relationship, both Chloe and Noah must make a choice. As much as this world leaves them starstruck, is living their dream really worth living without each other?

A story of lifelong friendships, love and hope, set in a world of celebrity, fame and social media gone very, very wrong.

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Christine's Review

I really enjoyed this story. As an avid reader, we tend to see the same thing over and over however, with this story, it took me on an unexpected ride. I'm not going to go all out and say nothing was similar to other stories I read, but the twists in the plot were refreshing and not so predictable. The flow of the story was perfect and really enjoyed the dual POV. 

I was a little nervous going in thinking that these childhood friends that once crossed the line of their friendship were going to drive me bat shit crazy. lol I mean I thought them fighting their feelings for each other would want me to throw something...but surprisingly they didn't get under my skin. I immediately had a liking to Chloe and Noah. I laughed, I cried and I sure did swoon over Noah.

So I'm a HUGE Disney fan, so I absolutely loved the whole Peter Pan nicknames with Chloe and Noah. Also with the craze of Frozen, I laughed with all the signing of "Let It Go". I mean we all are signing it, and if not, you know some that always is, so it was just perfect!! 

I rate this book 4 bookmarks. Check it out, this is a must read! I can't wait for the next book! 



Excerpt - Noah

'Noah!' she yells again. 'You have to spin for aunt Madeline, remember?'
It feels like so long since I saw Chloe laughing and something lifts from my shoulders almost instantly. Aunt Mads told us she and her boyfriend danced and span in the rain on the deck of a ship once, just because she'd seen it in a movie and always wanted to do it. Then, when it rained, she dragged us to her yard in The Bronx and we all span around till we were soaked and hysterical, doing stupid high kicks on the grass.
I can't take my eyes off her as she spins and spins and spins. And I feel it hit me. It smacks me hard; the thought that Chloe is the most beautiful creature I've ever seen, right here, right now, spinning like a figurine in a silver snow-globe.
She bounds up to me, giddy and still laughing. Raindrops are careening down her cheeks and her eyes are huge now. 'Come fly with me, Peter,' she breathes, reaching for the hand that isn't clasped around the umbrella. 'Or are you too grown up for that now?'
The wind picks up and clutches at her dress. I reach out instinctively to her face, run a thumb along her cheek, swiping at raindrops. 'You're drunk,' I whisper, but even as she frowns and rolls her eyes at me I have to smile because I see her; the kid who held my hand when my dog died, who gave names to the snails in her yard, who made me jump about her bedroom carpet like it was an ocean full of islands.
I see the seventeen-year-old who clung to me when her dad died. The secrets we left in the branches; the way our desperate lips searched frantically for some modicum of sense as we let our minds go out the window and fucked with more passion, more heart than I've ever experienced with anyone else in my life; even if she was drunk, even if we were grieving. It doesn't change what it meant to me.
Fuck. She's amazing. I love her. Why the hell did I let her go back to Cooper? Why the hell did I not just tell her sooner? Would it even have made a difference?
She's tugging on my arm and I realize I haven't spoken yet. 'Chloe...' I start. But the flash strikes us like lightning. I'd know it anywhere and it has nothing to do with the weather.

'Paparazzi,' we say in sync, and I grab her hand, pull her with me as we both break into a run.



Author Bio

Becky Wicks is a HarperCollins author going indie! Itchy feet has led her to live and work all over the world since leaving England at age 21, including NYC, Sydney, Bali, South America and Dubai. Right now she’s scribbling the second book in the HotFlush series in Vietnam, and will soon be in Vancouver if any hot Canadian men want to make her a cup of tea?

Becky has also written three funny travel books about her time in Dubai, Bali and South America (HarperCollins). Her first book, Burqalicious - The Dubai Diaries, her second book, Balilicious - The Bali Diaries and her third, Latinalicious -The South America Diaries are out now as ebooks.

Becky has also written a comedy romance with author Sarah Alderson under the name Lola Salt, called The Extraordinary Life of Lara Craft (not Croft) which should raise a giggle or two... think Bridget Jones if Jackie Collins had written it!

Follow her on twitter @bex_wicks and her blog www.beckywicks.com

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Climbing Out by Lila Rose Review

Synopsis

Deanna Drake has a past she longs to forget, but won't ever be able to. She's always been the tough one. No one, but her best friend Zara has ever been able to penetrate her cold, hard, shell.

Until Griz

Griz— a.k.a Grady Daniels, Hawks Motorcycle Club second in command, also has a past that he wishes he could undo...all except one part. 

It's her past that brings them together. Only will it be forever?


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Lila Rose has moved about Australia a lot of her life. Now she lives in country Victoria Australia with her husband and two children. When she isn't writing she's helping her husband with the family business. Lila has always dabbled in writing, though, only recently her debut novel Holding Out was released on December 4th 2013. 

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MaRanda's Opinion


1st and foremost, I loved the attitude of the female lead. Her personality fits me quite well.
2nd, I loved the love/hate relationship between her and the male lead.
3rd, I LOVED the friendships. You could tell they were a tight nit family.

And let's face it, I'm a sucker for MC romances.

I rate this book 4 book marks.



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Resisting Ryann by Alyssa Rae Taylor Blog Tour & Giveaway

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Synopsis 
 USA Today Bestselling author Alyssa Rae Taylor amplifies the angst-filled love story that started in RAISING RYANN. 

  What happens when the person you love becomes threatened by your very existence? 
How far will you go to keep them safe? 

 Luke Ryann will do anything to protect the woman he loves, even if it means shattering her heart. When the mystery of his past comes back to haunt him, he leaves Reese behind and enters the life of crime he had worked so hard to escape. When all is said and done, will he be able to get out of this alive, or will he be in over his head? 

 She’s been in love with him since her childhood, but now she questions everything. After Reese Johnson discovers Luke’s disappearance has nothing to do with the MMA, she faces a difficult choice. 
Can she find it in her heart to forgive him? Or will the secrets and lies be too damaging for her to trust again? Will this couple ever have a chance? You know what they say.
  Sometimes … love just isn’t enough.

RESISTING RYANN is the second book in the Bad Boy Reformed Trilogy.
This story isn’t just a romance. It’s filled with action, suspense, mystery, and a touch of humor. 
  Recommended for mature readers due to situations of abuse, violence, language, and sexual content. 



Christine's Review:

This story was defiantly just not about romance. This story was packed with suspense, action and mystery and of course some drama. Luke left abruptly at the end of Raising Ryann and we were left hanging... Reese finds out that Luke lied to her and boy did my heart break for her. Luke makes his appearance but will she forgive him? Will she be able to trust him again or has she set her eyes on someone new?

This story had me at the end of my seat while reading and I cannot wait for the next book to see what is next for these characters. I will also admit, I shed a few tears. Without giving much away, we are kinda left hanging like in book one but not so bad that we want to throw something. My only complaint is that I just wish this was the whole story instead of having to wait for another book to see how Reese and Luke's story ends. 

I give 3.5 bookmarks.




“He abandoned you, Reese. He discarded and abandoned you, but you still love him. It’s clear all over your face.”
I flick my eyes away from his. “I can’t just snap my fingers and turn off my feelings,” I reply, unsure what else to say. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”
His eyes soften. “There’s nothing wrong with you. That’s what I’m trying to tell you. Can you consider giving us nicer guys a chance? I’ll wait until you’re ready. You’re worth it to me.”

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Cover Reveal: Frozen Barriers by Sara Shirley



"Live your Dreams, Follow your Heart"


Emily Cameron is America's newest figure skating star looking for her own personal identity. Her high profile life was never her dream, it was her parents.


Jeremy Page is a minor league hockey player who always imagined himself playing for the NHL.

A chance encounter has them crossing paths after several years apart. Which way will his heart lead him? Will Emily embrace his charm?

Just when things finally fall into place, an unexpected event occurs leaving Emily reevaluating everything in her life.
Can Emily escape from under her parent's intrusive ways and take a chance on love? Will Jeremy be able to break down the barriers that have held her back for so long?

**Mature Subject matter. 18+ due to strong language and sexual situations**


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A romance novel addict finds herself staying up well past her bedtime to see how the next story is going to end. Sara spends her days living on a vineyard in wine country with her husband and cat. Her family hailed from Italy where her ancestors lived in the mountains of Rocca di Cambio. A former Broadway star and champion skier whose career was cut short because of her passion for being a wine sommelier. It was on her way west where she met her husband, the President of a very influential MC in California. You can find her riding off through the vineyards on the back of a Harley almost every night.


Her passion for books has been viewed as borderline obsessive. But, when all you have is time and a bottle of wine awaiting you as the sun sets off the veranda writing became second nature.

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