Release Day: Beyond Repair by Chelesa Camaron

Beyond Repair (Book 3 Daddy’s Girls Series)

Harrison and Tiffany have a long history of hooking up.  Harrison decides he wants more.  Tiffany, a spoiled Southern Belle is embarrassed by a working class Harrison.  After over two years apart Tiffany is missing his touch.  She heads to Charlotte to claim her man. 

Harrison is finally settled in Charlotte.  He has a job he loves, his sister close by, great friends, and an awesome agreement going with Sophia. 

Can Sophia ever want more from Harrison than just sex?  Has Harrison fallen in love or just lust with Sophia?

After all this time and hurt feelings, is he really meant to be with Tiffany?  Can Harrison manage to let his guard down and find his way back to Tiffany?  Will Tiffany be satisfied with a regular working class mechanic?  Or is their relationship in the past and beyond repair

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Double Cover Reveal for Author Melissa Pearl!

Woot woot...a double cover reveal for author Melissa Pearl.

Before

Description:

Dale Finnigan is a teenage rebel; he lives for parties, girls and joy riding in stolen cars. In spite of his uptight parents' constant warnings and lectures, he continues to run wild. His crazy lifestyle is the only way he can live and feel free…until his reckless behavior takes him down a path where there is no going back.

In this prequel to BETWIXT, find out who Dale Finnigan was before he became known as “scar-face”—the unassuming hero everyone underestimates.

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Beyond

Description:

Have you ever been so in love with someone, but not had the courage to tell them?

Nicole Tepper is that girl. She loves her boyfriend Dale, but fearing rejection, keeps her feelings buried deep. She can’t even let on how heartbroken she is when Dale begins applying for colleges thousands of miles away from her; never even whispering a word about how much she wishes he would stay close.

But, when Dale is rejected from Colombia University in NYC, due to a police report that follows him wherever he goes, Nicole soon discovers that love can drive her to do things she never thought possible.

There's more than one way to say, I love you and Nicole Tepper is about to prove to Dale that she loves him beyond all common sense.

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Who is Melissa Pearl?

“I used to be a full time teacher (11-13 year olds) then I became a full time mother. During that time I also found my passion for writing. Over the last ten years I have been studying the craft and putting myself out there.

My first trilogy came out in November, 2011. It has been a wild ride swimming in this indie river and I have loved so much of it. I have learned so many amazing things and met so many great people. It has totally solidified the fact I want to be a writer for as long as I possibly can!

I now have five books published and am working on a new YA Fantasy trilogy for 2013. I am having so much fun with it and can't wait to share it with everybody.

I am from New Zealand, but am currently living in China with my husband and two sons. It has been a culture shock, but it's pretty cool living in such a different country.” ~Melissa Pearl

Where can you find Melissa Pearl?

You can find her on her Author Facebook Page, Twitter Page, Author Blog, Her second blog, Amazon Author Page, Goodreads Author Page, Smashwords Author Page, Newsletter subscriptions, and Website

New Release: Changing Fates by Amy Cox

New Release (August 27): Changing Fate by Amy Cox

Here are a few teasers for you all.  (There is nothing like a teaser with an awesome picture in my opinion.)

Who is Amy Cox?

Amy Cox is a twenty nine year old wife and mother of three. She was born and raised just outside St. Louis Missouri in Granite City, Illinois. After finding her own love story in real life; she lives happily married living in the beautiful mountains of Virginia. Having wrote stories and poetry all her life Amy was inspired to write of life and love; which lead to taking the leap of faith into self-publishing her work on Amazon.

Her first book, a novella called ‘Out of the Wreckage, was released in late February of 2013 and has sold well over a thousand copies and growing quickly. Changing Fate is her first full length novel and the first of the series published by Bright Wood Press. The second book of the series, Thankful, will be out late Fall 2013.

“There is something about love, the true kind of love that puts off such heat and emotion. It makes your stomach roll and your heart clench. It completely knocks your feet out from under you. That feeling where you don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or throw something. That is what I want to write about, what I want to capture; that is life. It is real.”

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Release Day!!! Unleased by Melissa Pearl

Release Day for Melissa Pearl

The Trilogy is Complete!

*NEW RELEASE*

UNLEASHED: Book Three

Blurb:

The prophecy has failed. As Athra lies in the dungeons of Taramon with his defeated army, this is all he can believe. His city has been torn apart. He has failed his people and all that awaits him is an agonising death.

But the light has been found.

Ashan and his dark army proceed in gloating triumph. Safeer heads to Mezrah with Taramon's women and children, while the rest of his men remain in the northern city, forcing their prisoners to tear it down stone by stone.

But two sparks have been ignited.

Kyla and Jethro learn of Taramon's demise and, with the children, formulate a plan to rescue their people and bring an end to the overpowering darkness. It will take all their strength and every ounce of faith they possess...

But a furious light is about to be unleashed.

You may purchase this book at Amazon, Amazon UK, Smashwords, B&N, and iTunes

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Also....don't miss the first two book in the exciting trilogy!!

Book One:

UNKNOWN

Blurb:

Darkness is covering the land. As the city of Mezrah grows with power and greed, the rest of the world can only stand by and wait for their inevitable destruction. The only hope against this growing power is an ancient prophecy that people have stopped believing in.

Then a star begins to fall.

Princess Kyla of Taramon stopped believing in the power of light the day her father died. Trapped in a city she does not care for, under the watchful glare of her mother, the queen, she struggles to accept her fate.

Then a star begins to fall.

Jethro has loved Kyla for as long as he can remember. Learning that she was to marry his cousin drove a wedge between him and the feisty princess. Watching her from a distance is a torture he is unable to free himself from.

Then a star begins to fall, sparking an ember of hope and sending two seekers on a treacherous journey into the unknown.

**Now on sale for only 99 cents!**

You may purchase this book Amazon, Amazon UK, Smashwords, B&N, and iTunes

Book Two:

UNSEEN

Blurb:

Danger surrounds the Seekers. Having already faced overwhelming odds, Kyla and Jethro discover it is only the beginning. Now they must face the power of nature itself.

Each day is a test of faith.

Two elements remain undiscovered. The light is yet to be resurrected. Dark forces prepare to descend upon the heroes of prophecy and they have one more power they must over come...their forbidden love for each other.

Each moment is a test of loyalty and courage.

In Taramon, Athra faces his own demons as he frets over the safety of his fiancée while trying to counter a dark evil that is brought to his doorstep. Treachery lurks in the shadows, forcing the future king into an action that could destroy his beloved city.

Through it all, they must cling to the truths hidden in the unseen

You may purchase this book at Amazon, Amazon UK, Smashwords, B&N, and iTunes.

You may connect with Melissa by using the following sites. :D

Facebook Author Page

Twitter

Blogs: Blog #1 and Blog #2

Amazon Author Page

Goodreads Author Page

Smashwords Author Page

Newsletter Subscription

Author Website

Girls Love Travis Walker Blog Tour Stop and Giveaway

Girls Love Travis Walker by Anne Pfeffer was a quick but emotional read for me.  I felt all of the emotions that Travis felt during the book.  I was scared with him and there was some parts of the books where I was ugly crying (I love a book that makes me ugly cry!!!!).  I did not expect to have this new adult romance book (I normally don't read this genre) to leave such an emotional impact on me but it did.  I cannot wait to find time to reread this book again and to check out other books by Anne Pfeffer (I love discovering new authors).  I give this book 4 stars out of 5 and if you all like the new adult romance genre to check it out.

Book Description:

To nineteen-year-old high school dropout Travis Walker, women are like snowflakes–each one different, but beautiful in her own way.

 He can charm any girl he meets, and yet down deep he fears he’ll always be a loser like his jailbird father. As the landlady threatens to evict him and his sick mother, Travis takes a job he hates and spends his evenings picking up girls at a nearby night spot.

 When he enlists in a teen program at the local fire station, he finds out he’s amazing at it. Then he meets the smoking hot Kat Summers, enlists Kat’s friend Zoey to help him woo her, and falls in love for the first time ever.

But he keeps the details of his life secret. His girl will never love him back if she knows the truth about him….

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You can purchase this book at Amazon and Barnes and Noble

Who is Anne Pfeffer?

Anne Pfeffer lives in Los Angeles, California. She likes to write, walk her dog, play poker, and work as a library volunteer at a local school. Her book Any Other Night has been named a Finalist in both the 2012 Indie Reader Discovery Awards and the 2013 National Indie Excellence Awards.

She can be found on Facebook, on her Twitter account (@AnnePfeffer1), her website and Goodreads.

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The Durmont Diaries by Alessandra Torre

I had the wonderful change to read an advance copy of complete miniseries of The Durmont Diaries by Alessandra Torre.  This is the first thing I have ever read by Alessandra Torre and lets just say I am hooked.  I read them all in one sitting and the world disappeared around me. (Which is an awesome thing because I was watching The Food Network which gets me every time.)  This is a modern day Cinderella story with a twist.  I loved it!! Four and half stars out of five and I cannot wait to check out more books by Alessandra Torre. (I hope that I have some free reading time soon in order to do this.)
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What is "The Durmont Diaries"?

Candace Tapers’ life finally takes an upward swing when Nathan Dumont, shipping heir and notorious playboy, sweeps her away to a lifestyle of wealth and privilege. But that life comes with strings, and she is soon pulled in directions she never expected, discovering secrets and ulterior motives in the man who shares her bed.

The Dumont Diaries is a four-part miniseries, each book roughly 60 pages long. The will be released a week apart from each other, starting on August 10^th.

Release Dates and Pricing:

Book 1: To Have - August 10th, price: $.99
Book 2: To Hold - August 17th, price: $2.99
Book 3: Till Death - August 24th, price: $.99
Book 4: Do Us Part - August 31st, price $2.99

Book 1: To Have

I step on the dark stage, the cheap plastic of my platforms cutting into the top of my toes, every step bringing a pinch of pain. I keep my eyes down, following the flecks of silver on the unforgiving stage, waiting, exhaling a breath in controlled anticipation, my abs tightening. Then, the lights come on and I have almost three minutes to forget.

Welcome to my life, a drained bank account and six nights a week spinning around a greasy strip club pole. When salvation comes in the form of six feet of drop-dead-gorgeous, complete with a limo and a thick wad of cash, my stilettos run happily out the door to freedom. They say that money doesn’t buy happiness. But it does buy escape. Happiness is an overrated fairytale.

Teaser:

He leans forward and kisses me, and I suddenly don’t need the image of dollar bills to distract my mind. Everything floods the moment his lips touch mine.

Soft, sweet lips. Not what I expect from this commanding man. He brushes my lips softly, my lips parting for him, immediately wanting more. A groan slips from my mouth before I have a chance to capture it. His hands move up through my hair, gripping and pulling its strands. He tastes me, spreading my lips gently with his and dipping his tongue inside. I respond eagerly, my body taking over my mind, shoving it aside forcefully as a wave of arousal hits me. His touch turns harder, his mouth more demanding and he moves me backward, my heels skittering over tile, 'til the edge of the table is against me.

His hands grip my ass, squeezing it roughly, one hand on each cheek and lifts me easily, setting me on the table, the surface cool against my skin.

“Lay down,” he bites out against my mouth, taking one, last, torturous sweep with his tongue before he pulls off, stepping back and watching me.

I grip the glass top, sliding backward until my elbows are resting on the glass. I watch him, watch as he unbuttons his sleeves. He breathes hard, his eyes glued to mine and walks towards me, stopping a foot from the table.

Where can you buy this book?
You may purchase currently on Amazon.

I will post the other links once I receive them from the author. :D

Who is Alessandra Torre?

Alessandra Torre is a new author who focuses on contemporary erotica. Her first book, Blindfolded Innocence, was published in July 2012, and was an Erotica #1 Bestseller for two weeks.

Alessandra lives in Florida and is married, with one young child. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and playing with her dogs. Her favorite authors include Lisa Gardner, Gillian Flynn, and Jennifer Crusie.

Learn more about Alessandra on her website at www.alessandratorre.com, or you can find her on Twitter (@ReadAlessandra) or her Facebook fanpage.

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Cover Reveal: Blissfully Undone by Red Phoenix

This is the new updated cover for Blissfully Undone by Red Phoenix and let me tell you it is HOT!!!  It is already upload to Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  Without any further waiting here it is.....

Two couples plan a mountain getaway, but only Dan Hayes and Jenny Cole make it before the blizzard strikes. With tons of time on their hands and a natural attraction for one another, things start to heat up. Dan is an unusually creative lover. By the time the two are rescued, Jenny must make a choice--either way, hearts will suffer.

Jenny admits to her boyfriend, Ryan, that she has fallen in love with Dan. The pivotal moment defines the depth of Ryan's love when they move from being a couple to a true Ménage à trois. The sex is delicious, and the love she shares with both men divine, but there is a problem. Jenny betrayed her friend Kelly when she fell in love with Dan. Now Kelly is hell-bent on destroying her at any cost. The threesome faces an emotional crossroads and the special bond they share is about to be tested.

The climax to this poignant journey of passion, love, and friendship ends where it all began...

Adult Material (18+)

Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content and scenes that some readers may find objectionable.

You may purchase this book with the new cover at Amazon and Barnes and Noble

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

I figured that since I haven't done a food blog in awhile that I would do one. This is an awesome recipe for Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese. In our household, we love buffalo chicken anything and this is such a good recipe. I made a few changes because a either I could not find the ingredient, did not feel like doing a step, or burnt the ingredient. So the changes I made were that I did not add the bacon cause I accidentally burnt it (next time I make this I am going to add it because everything is better with bacon right). The next change I made was that I did bread the chicken because I was lazy and hungry. I just browned the chicken in a pan and then coated it with the hot sauce. The last changed I made was that I used yellow cheddar instead of white cheddar because I could not find it at the store (in my town we just have a super small grocery store and I did not want to run to a bigger store to find it). It still turn out yummy.

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Ingredients: 3/4 pound applewood smoked bacon 1 pound chicken tenderloins 1/2 cup beer 1 pound dry elbow macaroni 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons, plus more for baking dish 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1 cup 3 cups whole milk, plus 2 tablespoons 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups grated white Cheddar, divided 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2/3 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot) 1 cup panko bread crumbs Sliced carrots and celery, for serving

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat bottom and sides of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with butter.

Arrange the bacon on an aluminum foil lined sheet pan and bake until crisp, about 22 minutes. Allow to cool and coarsely chop.

Put the chicken and beer in a large bowl and let marinate, at room temperature, for 20 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the macaroni and cook stirring occasionally, until cooked al dente, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and reserve in a large pot or mixing bowl.

Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisk in the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Whisk in 1/3 cup flour and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in 3 cups milk, the salt and the pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Add 2 cups of the Cheddar and 2 cups of the mozzarella (reserving additional cheese for topping) and stir until melted, about 2 minutes.

Stir the cheese sauce, blue cheese and bacon into the macaroni until well combined; pour evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface.

Put the remaining 1 cup of flour in a medium-sized shallow mixing bowl. In another medium-sized shallow mixing bowl, add the remaining 2 tablespoons milk and the egg and whisk until combined. Drain the beer from the chicken tenderloins and dip into the flour to coat well, then dip into the egg mixture and back into the flour. Put on a plate until ready to fry.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Working in 2 batches, fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add the chicken and hot sauce to a large bowl and toss until well coated. Carefully slice the chicken into bite-sized strips. (Avoid knocking off the batter).

Evenly top the macaroni with the sliced chicken, and drizzle with additional hot sauce, if desired. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of white Cheddar and the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken and sprinkle with the panko bread crumbs. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and drizzle it evenly over the bread crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees F until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with celery and carrot sticks, if desired.

Beneath The Burn Blog Tour Stop and Giveaway

If you like dark erotica, then Beneath The Burn by Pam Godwin is for you.  I love dark erotica so I was happy to find a new author that writes it. When I first started this book, I was hooked.  I read it in a few hours in one sitting.  Let just say, I LOVED IT! In fact, I have read it one more time since I first read it a few weeks ago.  This has to be one on of the top ten books I have read this year and that is saying a lot cause I have probably read over 300 books this year.  FIVE STARS and TWO THUMBS UP!!!!

Book Description:

They meet by chance. The timing is wrong.

Three years later, she finds him again, but their separation was poisoned with narcotics and bloodied by enslavement.

Her freedom gambled away, Charlee Grosky escapes the international businessman who held her captive. But his power reaches beyond her protective barriers and threatens everyone she has come to love.

Jay Mayard wears his tortured secrets under his rock god facade. Drugs are his release, even as he seeks to be the man forged of the steel only she can see.

In a celebrity world filled with paparazzi, groupies, and drugs, Jay and Charlee must face their worst fears. When the battle is over, what will be left...Beneath The Burn.


Genre: Romantic/Erotic Thriller

Content warning: Includes graphic rape, sex, anal, bondage, and violence. Age 18+ only.

You may purchase this awesome book at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, 

Smashwords and Kobo.

About the Author: 

Pam Godwin lives in Missouri with her husband, their two children, and a foulmouthed parrot. When she ran away, she traveled fourteen countries across five continents, attended three universities, and married the vocalist of her favorite rock band. Now, she resides in her hometown, earning her living as a portfolio research analyst, and living her yearning as a writer.

Java, tobacco, and dark romance novels are her favorite indulgences, and might be considered more unhealthy than her aversion to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.

Where can you find her?

She can be found on her website, facebook, twitter, and Goodreads.

Beneath the Burn Playlist: 

Punk Rock Girl by The Dead Milkmen

Swing Life Away by Rise Against

Paparazzi by Lady Gaga

Running Up That Hill by Placebo

Nothing Else Matters by Metallica

Drive by Deftones

Where Is My Mind by Pixies

Lebanese Blonde by Thievery Corporation

Waiting Room by Fugazi

Just Like Heaven by The Cure

Forty-Six & 2 by Tool

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