Such a pretty cover!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Sizzling love stories, paranormal worlds & intriguing characters! 5 great books #FREE 2/27-28 #FebFreebies
Five top rated Kindle books FREE
February 27th & 28th!
Night Visions by Elena Gray - http://bit.ly/egNVis
Soul Search by Amber Scott - http://bit.ly/acSoUl
What the Heart Wants by Kelli McCrackin - http://amzn.to/kmWTHW
Untitled by Jackie Chanel - http://bit.ly/jcUnTlD
Arcadia's Gift by Jesi Lea Ryan - http://bit.ly/jlrARC
Friday, February 22, 2013
FREE BOOK on 2/22! Immortalis Carpe Noctem by Katie Salidas @QuixoticKatie. Excerpt here! #Vampires
Who likes FREE books?
How about FREE books with VAMPIRES?
Duh, who doesn't?
Summary:
Explore the emotional upheaval that is the transformation
from human to vampire. Bleeding to death after brutal mugging on the campus of
UNLV, Twenty-five year old Alyssa, is rescued by the cold and aloof, vampire,
Lysander. Taking pity on her, he shares the gift-and curse-of immortality. She awakens
as a vampire and is soon devastated by harsh realities of her new way of life:
An unyielding thirst for blood as well as the loss of her friends, her
independence, and her humanity. As if having her humanity stripped away was not
enough to make life interesting, Alyssa finds out her "turning," did
not go unnoticed by the rest of undead society. Old enemies; an ancient sect of
vampire hunters, known as the Acta Sanctorum, as well as a powerful Vampire
mistress, each set plans in motion to destroy both Alyssa and Lysander. Only by
accepting her new-found immortality, seizing the night, will Alyssa hope to
survive. She and Lysander must fight together against two sets of enemies bent
on destroying them both.
About the author:
Katie Salidas is a Super Woman! Endowed with special powers
and abilities, beyond those of mortal women, She can get the munchkins off to
gymnastics, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons. She can put hot food on the table for dinner
while assisting with homework, baths, and bedtime… And, she still finds the
time to keep the hubby happy (nudge nudge wink wink). She can do all of this
and still have time to write.
And if you can
believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for
sale…
Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother, wife,
and author, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many
nights passed out at the computer. Writing books is her passion, and she hopes
that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.
Want to learn more about Katie and her fascinating
Immortalis books? Just click on the
links below.
Exerpt:
He patted the space next to him on the loveseat. “Don’t
leave. I thought we were going to get to know each other. You need more
champagne.”
“Yeah, more champagne,” Jessie blurted out, pretending to be
drunk. She grabbed the bottle of champagne and put it to her lips as if
drinking. “Mmmm, have a drink, Lyss,” she said with a wink.
She leaned in, handing the bottle to me, and whispered,
“Have a little fun. Don’t you want him?”
Jessie didn’t give me time to answer. She immediately
returned to her hypnotic gyrations. Erick watched me, so I too lifted the
bottle to my mouth, pretending to drink the bubbly beverage.
I used to like champagne, when I was mortal. Now, just the
smell of it made me want to retch. Bubbles tickled the tip of my tongue. My
stomach flipped, threatening to heave if I swallowed so much as a drop. I
lowered the bottle with a fake smile plastered on my face. “Mmm, we need some
more of this.”
Erick got up and pulled me close to him. He pressed his hard
body to mine, rocking side to side with the beat of the music. “You’re
absolutely right. Let’s get some more.” Erick’s advances became more sexual the more he drank.
Halfway through the second bottle, he pulled us both on top of him on the love
seat.
I must admit, I savored the delicious warmth of his hand as
he squeezed my butt. He lavished attention on both of us, alternating between
kissing Jessie and me. I knew it was wrong, but I couldn’t help myself. I let
my hands explore his body as he claimed my mouth. Under his loose, silky shirt
was a perfect washboard stomach. I traced each ripple down to his obvious
arousal, cupping the tent in his jeans.
He moaned into my mouth. I knew I should stop. The beast
inside roared to life, begging for just a small taste.
Erick’s hand slid down between my legs. His fingertips
traced the outline of my sex through my thong.
“Ah, hmmmm.” I sighed, enjoying his touch.
It had been so long since I had had the pleasures of a man,
and his gestures were quite tempting.
I lingered too long. I should have stopped myself, but his
smell, his touch, his heartbeat, his warmth—it was all too tempting. I wanted
so badly to taste him. I needed to taste him. Just one taste wouldn’t hurt,
right?
My thirst, my hunger, the nagging sensation won. I
concentrated on my desire to have Erick. I needed to have him, a taste of him.
I left his hot mouth and moved my kisses down towards his neck. His succulent
vein thumped against my lips; blood pulsed below the surface of his skin, just
begging me to take it.
I tried one last time to fight the urge. No, he’s an
innocent. He’s done no harm to anyone. He doesn’t deserve my deadly kiss.
His fingers slid underneath my thong, dipping slowly into my
wet opening.
I lost control, giving in to my desire. Opening my mouth
wide, I sank my teeth into his neck, severing the vein. My reward was a
satisfying rush of hot blood, flooding my mouth.
He moaned, a pleasurable sound. I hoped he was caught in the
moment and had not realized what I had done. I didn’t need him knowing I was
sucking the life out of him.
His hands still explored my nether regions, confirming my
suspicion.
Don’t fight it, let me take you. I willed my desires on him
as I drank in his blood. I wanted him, all of him. Every drop of his blood was
ecstasy.
His hand went limp beneath me.
Shit!
A moment of clarity hit me. I have to stop myself. He’s an
innocent!
I hoped I’d realized this before I was too close to ending
his life. I pulled away and rested my head on his chest, trying to regain
composure. I listened for the sound of his heart. The soft, fading beat told me
I was too late. I had taken too much blood. His heart struggled as it slowly
came to a stop. No!
Erick was dead.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Valentine's Day sucks! Have a #DateWithABook instead! #amreading 2/12&13 #FreeBooks
Valentine's Day. Is there a more universally hated holiday? Single people feel lonely and miserable. Those who are in a relationship dread having to buy the right present to convey their feelings for their significant other. It's an all around suckfest.
Flowers die. Chocolate makes you fat. And scoring dinner reservations are a nightmare. Luckily, I have a cure for what ails you.
FREE BOOKS!!!!!
That's right. On February 12th & 13th, these six great books are available for free on Amazon. Something for everyone!
Allegiance by Derek Blass
Who do YOU pledge allegiance to?
After exposing one of the most notorious rings of police
corruption in history, lawyer Cruz Marquez planned on starting a new life south
of the border. That plan unraveled when
an extremist group of Minutemen captured and tortured him and his wife.
The Minutemen aren't his only problem. Cruz will have to navigate the waters with
Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, Los Punos, to escape the grips of the
Minutemen. But, will he just find
himself indebted to an even worse master?
Find out as Cruz is forced to spell out his allegiance. To his country, to his freedom, or to cold,
hard vengeance. Will Cruz pledge
allegiance to do right, or will he do anything to serve up revenge?
Fearless by Tawdra Kandle
Tasmyn Vaughn didn't expect much when her dad’s job moved
them to a small town in Florida; it was just another new school. But there is
more to King than meets the eye, and soon Tasmyn’s ability to hear others'
thoughts is the least of her worries. Entangled in a web of first love, quirky
and secretive townsfolk, magic and blood rituals, she discovers the town’s
secrets aren’t just bizarre, they’re deadly.
Dark Waters by Shannon Mayer
The bond between sisters is stretched to the limit as they
are thrown into the world of the Fae. As they learn their places in this new
world, secrets and dangers from the past emerge setting them on a dangerous
path; one that would see them face off not as sisters, but enemies. Add in a
wicked love triangle and you have the start of a new twist on classic Irish
lore.
Raindrop's World by Carl Pettit
Raindrop’s World is a collection of illustrated vignettes
that come together as a whole story. The individual stories, which include The
Imaginary Armadillo, Raindrop and the Kapok Tree, The Beetle and the Tree Frog,
and The Explorer's New Home, tell the tale of two leafcutter ants and one very
determined little beetle venturing out into the Amazonian Rainforest. They’re
searching for an extremely old, and wise tree frog. Raindrop, the tenacious ant
in charge of the expedition, urges her friends on. She has a long list of
questions that she wants to ask this tree-dwelling amphibian, but with the
onset of night, she might be disappointed. It’s up to Little Clay, the lone
beetle among the ants, to carry on and find this enigmatic frog. When at last
he does, the advice he gets isn’t what he’d expected at all.
A Murderous Game by Patricia Paris
Betrayal. Passion. Second Chances. When Murder's a game...Be
Careful how you Play.
Abby Carpenter is a woman with a few problems: a little red
diary that has a way of showing up at the worst times, a creepy coworker trying
to sabotage her career, and a philandering ex-husband who won't stay dead---and
now, the CEO of the largest account to land on the doorstep of the marketing
firm she works for, happens to be a man she made a complete fool of herself
over fourteen years ago. Abby's convinced if he recognizes her the firm could
lose the account, and she could lose her job.
Gage Faraday can't shake the feeling his new account
manager, Abigail Carpenter, reminds him of someone, he just can't place who. As
he begins working with her to develop a marketing plan for his company's new
development, he realizes they've run into a snag---he's developed a major
attraction for his new business associate---but, he's a man who goes after what
he wants, and he wants Abby.
Just when Abby begins to think things may finally be going
her way, her ex turns up dead---very dead---and she becomes the primary suspect
in the murder investigation. Now she's being pursued by a relentless detective,
a sleazy tabloid reporter, and a man who won't take no for an answer. Will the
forces working to tear Abby and Gage apart prevail, or will destiny have its'
due? Find out in this sexy, sassy, romance with a touch of suspense.
Arcadia's Gift by Jesi Lea Ryan (ME!!!!)
Most people who experience death don't live to tell about
it.
When sixteen year old Arcadia "Cady" Day wakes in
a hospital after experiencing what can only be called a psychic episode, she
finds her family in tatters. With her twin sister gone, her dad moved out, her
mom's spiraling depression and her sister's boyfriend, Cane, barely able to
look at her, the only bright spot in her life is Bryan Sullivan, the new guy in
school. When Bryan's around, Cady can almost pretend she's a regular girl,
living a regular life; when he's not, she's wracked with wild, inexplicable
mood swings. As her home life crumbles and her emotional control slips away,
Cady begins to suspect that her first psychic episode was just the beginning...
So forget the hearts and flowers! Book boyfriends are better anyway. Enjoy your #DateWithABook!!!!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Cover Reveal!!! DARK SALVATION by Katie Salidas @QuixoticKatie #AmReading
I have a special treat for you today! Katie Salidas has a new book from her Immortalis series releasing on April 1st 2013, and she has graciously provided us with a sneak peak of the cover!
Oooh...sexy! I'm always on the lookout for new paranormal romances. :) Here is a little more about Dark Salvation:
A gathering storm of violence is on the horizon. Whispered
threats of the Acta Sanctorum’s return have the supernatural world abuzz. Only
recently aware of the other world hidden behind our own, Kitara Vanders has
barely scratched the surface of what being supernatural truly means. A special
woman in her own right, she possesses unique telepathic abilities, gifts that
have recently come under the scrutiny of the Acta Sanctorum, a fanatical
organization whose mission is to cleanse the world of anything supernatural.
Targeted, and marked for death, Kitara’s only hope lies with the lethally
seductive yet emotionally scarred warrior, Nicholas.
Knowing full well the atrocities the Acta Sanctorum is
capable of, Nicholas is all too eager for the battle to begin. Fueled by pain
and rage from the loss of his mate, he’s itching for a fight, but one thing
stands in his way, Kitara: a beautiful dark-haired woman with unique psychic
abilities and an unusual link to the Saints. Despite his resolve to remain
focused on his mission, a purely physical relationship binds them together in a
way neither of them expected. And when her life hangs in the balance, Nicholas
finds his own is teetering on the edge too.
About the author:
Katie Salidas
Katie
Salidas is a Super Woman! Endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond
those of mortal women, She can get the munchkins off to gymnastics,
cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons.
She can put hot food on the table for dinner while assisting with
homework, baths, and bedtime… And, she still finds the time to keep the hubby
happy (nudge nudge wink wink). She can do all of this and still have time to
write.
And if you can
believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for
sale…
Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother, wife,
and author, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many
nights passed out at the computer. Writing books is her passion, and she hopes
that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.
Reviewer @Aprilelayne1's take on GUIDED BY A GYPSY by @LeslieBRamey #FridayReads #amreading
Happy #FridayReads, folks! Looking for a fun short read? Aprilelayne has reviewed this Kindle treasure for you today. Look at that gorgeous cover! I'm always on he lookout for good reads, so leave us a comment to let us know what you're reading this week. ~Jesi Lea
Guided by a
Gypsy – Leslie Ramey
3 Stars
Lilly’s life is turned upside down
when she wakes up to discover her boyfriend doesn’t know who she is. Her past
has caught up with her present and she is forced to reconnect severed ties to
save him. But first, she must gain an ally in his womanizing childhood friend.
Rich was content with his life of rotating women. Unfortunately for him, his
life takes a drastic turn when the girl he’s secretly fawning over shows up at
his house in tears. Now he’s forced to sacrifice his desire for her to save his
best friend. The clock is ticking and if Lilly and Rich don’t find a way to get
along they just may lose everything.
(Amazon description)
Publisher: Self
Independent
Length: 146 pages
Content Information: Strong sexual content, adult language
I don’t exactly recall how this book ended up on my kindle,
but it was there. It has a beautiful
cover and ‘gypsy,’ I probably snagged it simply based on those two factors and
not really researching or reading the synopsis or reviews.
This is not my typical genre, but it was a quick read. I had high hopes of this story, it starts out
strong and at first I didn’t realize how short it was given the gravity of the
events that occur in the first four chapters.
It jumps right into the triggering event that starts Lilly on her
journey with her man’s best friend, Rich.
I honestly loved the gypsy world Lilly had run away
from. This story could have been a solid
introduction to a full length story or arc for the author Leslie Ramey to develop
if done correctly or to stay in the paranormal romance category. Unfortunately (for me) Guided by a Gypsy
quickly turned into a quick and dirty “romance novel” (aka: a sexual tryst) that just wasn’t what I thought I was getting into. Granted, if I was more prepared for the type
of novel, I would have enjoyed it!
The writing style, other than the unnecessary or misplaced
cursing, was ripe for a great editor or mentor to veer Ramey into a larger or
more marketable audience with some changes if the intent was the same as my
want. But that perhaps is my preference, not for Ramey or all.
If interested in a “quick and dirty” sexual romance, then
yes….Gypsy is perfect.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Reviewer @Aprilelayne1 reviews BREATHING FIRE by Rebecca Lilley #amreading
Oh, I am a bad. bad blogger! It has been forever since I've had a new review to post. Thankfully, my wonderful new Twitter friend, @Aprilelayne1 is keeping me supplied with fresh material. Do her a favor and follow her on Twitter. She's awesome! So check out her latest review below. :)
~Jesi Lea Ryan
Breathing
Fire – Rebecca Lilley
4 1/2 stars
Sometimes a head start has a
price...
Jillian and her sister have been on the run for longer than either will ever admit to (a lady never tells her age) but sometimes even the most dedicated fugitives have to stop running, and start fighting.
I was already having the day from hell when two angry druids stormed into my
shop. Druids in my shop was bad. Very bad. Their presence in my place of
business was a disaster no matter how you looked at it, but the fact that I
knew these two druids in particular was an outright catastrophe. The fact that
they happened to hate my guts certainly wasn't going to help matters, though it
was hardly surprising. Even druids who didn't know me cursed at the sound of my
name...
(Amazon review)
A random, freebie supernatural book? Sure, why not!
Mysterious supernatural beings, humor at naïve humans, and a
small perk of sensuality thrown in.*
An awesome story with wicked humor and personality? Oh yes!
The story is told by Jillian 95% of the time, a mysterious
supernatural being who has lived her life with her sister on the run. Pretty typical for any being, but their true
age undetermined. All the various supers
in this tale are public, they have their established hierarchies and us-them
battles between species as the others, but Lilley carefully interwove two
species lives and cultures into an elaborate dysfunctional relationship. The transition between current date and the
memories of years past is well written and easy to follow, luckily so, because
the history is vital to the story.
Plot and story is well developed, the action ebbed at a
solid pace throughout. I admit a large
anticipated and feared fight scene left me feeling that it was anticlimactic,
but the resulting action justify the lackluster or rushed feeling I felt the
scene had.
There is suddenly one chapter told from another view, not
one you’d expect and it caught me off guard at first. After completing the
book, I look back and think it may have been filler or a hint into another
story line.
The synopsis on the internet really doesn’t do it justice
though….there is so much more to this story, I’m itching to find out when a
second book is due!!
* Contains sexual content
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