Book Review | Poetry From A Young Life: Volume 1 by Tanya Davis

Title: Poetry from a Young Life: Volume 1

Author: Tanya Davis

Release Date: March 25th 2016

Page Amount: 47 pages, Kindle edition

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GoodReads Blurb:

This is a short collection of verse written from the author's youth and throughout her adulthood.

Review:

I love poetry and I've been reading a lot more of it this year. I like to see poetry that was written when a person was in their younger years. I feel that sometimes, poetry from younger people is dismissed. If I'm correct, this person waited until she was older to publish this collection but some of the poems were from her youth. Poetry can sometimes be a difficult thing to get into and I believe this would be among some food books to start with to get into it. I enjoyed the poetry in this collection and would read more from this poet. Poetry often grows as the writer does and I would love to see how the writer grows as a poet. I would give this 3.5 quills.

Book Review | Try Me (and other romantic short stories) (Daily Della) by Della Galton

Title: Try Me (and other romantic short stories) (Daily Della)
Author: Della Galton
Release Date: August 25th 2012
Published By: SoundHaven.com
Page Amount: 28 pages, Kindle edition

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GoodReads Blurb:

Daily Della is a series of short fiction anthologies for all Kindle enabled reading devices. Five stories in each issue, ideal for your daily coffee break.

This issue of ‘Daily Della’ is a special cut-down, cut-price version, designed to give you a taster.

In this issue:

The Naked Truth

When Emma and Jilly see an advert for NUDE male cleaners they wonder whether it's genuine. Emma decides there's only one way to find out - she has visions of naked men ironing her clothes - and despite Jilly's protestations, she rings the number.

On One Condition

The last place Karen expects to find herself on her thirtieth birthday is stuck up a tree, but thanks to her niece and nephew, ten year old twins, Conrad and Sarah that's exactly what happens. They tell her not to worry, Tom will get her down and they disappear to find him. Then to make matters worse it starts to rain and Karen's left worrying about the identity of the mysterious Tom.

Saint Or Sinner

Debs and her friend go to see a Welsh male voice choir and Debs falls in love with a gorgeous tenor, third row, fifth from the left. When they play her favourite hymn, 'When the Saints Go Marching In' she begins to feel like a sinner herself. Especially as she's married to Andrew who's waiting patiently for her back home. 

Review:

I found this book unexpectedly through Amazon, I can't remember how but it was very inexpensive so I decided to buy it. I like the concept, too, quick stories that can be read during a coffee break. 

These stories had a well formed beginning, middle, and end. Each one had a satisfactory story arc in my opinion. That is not easy to do (in any form, really, but especially short stories.) I very much enjoyed reading them. They were quick, fun reads. I'm glad that I read this and would definitely pick up more of these "Daily Della" e-books. I think I'd give it 3.5 quills. 

Book Review | The Red Pearl by C. K. Brooke

Title: The Red Pearl
Author: C. K. Brooke
Release Date: November 12th, 2015
Published By: 48fourteen
Page Amount: 222 pages, Paperback

GoodReads Blurb:

Treasure lost... passion found? 

Antonia Korelli is on the run from her coven of priestesses. She never desired a life confined to the temple, relegated to chastity and service to the goddess, Azea. Instead, she longs for true love and adventure in the Kingdom of Elat. 

Robin Watkins is a fiery dreamer on a mission of his own, to uncover the legendary lost Red Pearl. Only, he must first regain his treasure map, which was stolen by his former best mate and conniving ex-girlfriend. 

When Antonia becomes unwittingly entangled with Rob, she's more than dismayed to find herself stuck on his harebrained hunt. But somewhere amidst their bickering and banter, their plight for survival through desert and tropics, and the joint pursuit of impossible dreams, Antonia begins to realize that perhaps she might have found the unforgettable adventure – and romance – she was seeking. 

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Review:

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a different book for me. Now, I have very varied reading tastes but I'll admit I don't read that much adventure, swashbuckling, treasure hunting books. I found it very enjoyable. Rob and Antonia (Annie, as Rob affectionately nicknamed her) were good characters. Annie definitely had personality, a lot of sass. Occasionally her naiveté could grate my nerves but for the most part I like her. Rob definitely had his annoying and jerk moments but I believe he's a good guy. He and Annie did end up  caring for each other and I think that the chemistry between them is potent enough. Any loves scenes were done well and tastefully. Rob's father was a fun side character who I really enjoyed reading about. The book was fun and different and I'm glad that I took a chance on reading it. If you enjoy these treasure hunt type books and some good romance mixed in I would recommend this to you. I would give this... 3.5 quills, I believe. 

 

Book Review | Derision by Trisha Wolfe!!

Title: Derision

Author: Trisha Wolfe

Release Date: May 24th 2016

Page Amount: 223 pages

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GoodReads Blurb:

*Dark erotic standalone that may have triggers

Here at Lark and Gannet, you’ll work directly under the partners, being groomed by the most powerful, all-male partnership to handle an exclusive clientele. While within The Firm, your level of training goes deeper, requiring more…varied tasks, which you’re obligated to perform to your Master’s pleasing.

Are you nervous? You should be. Chase Larkin has chosen you to be his submissive.

Alexis Wilde, will you submit?

All I wanted was to save my brother. Something my parents failed to do—and then, I failed him also. As an introvert, getting ahead in the cutthroat law firm required a level of ego stroking I didn’t posses, and that meant my talents were overlooked. Until Chase Larkin noticed me.

My erotic fantasy come to life, Chase is all powerful, all man, all dominant. In one night, he changed my life irrevocably. Now I’m ruined, destined to crave him forever. His scent. His taste. His brutal touch…

If I never followed him to his office that night, then none of this would’ve happened. A stalker on the prowl. Our lives in jeopardy. And only a moment—one pivotal moment—to decide our fate. His life or mine.

*This is a full length, standalone dark romance with an antihero that may trigger uncomfortable feelings for the reader.

Review:

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

Okay, okay. For anyone who reads this blog: 1, thank you!! and 2, it is no secret that I love Trisha Wolfe. I mean LOVE. I've loved since I read her novella length work Unveiled I think...five years ago? Holy crap. 

I usually struggle with words when writing my reviews for Trisha's books but I think what I just said is a good way to start it out. Holy. Crap. I had a basic idea of what to expect going into this book but was looking forward to seeing Trisha's spin on it. I knew what I expected but what I got was so much more. I wasn't expecting the ties in with her With Ties That Bind series (book one is out and it's amazing.) Of course, since this an erotic standalone, there were sex scenes and damn, they were HOT. Steal my breath away hot. Trisha sure knows how to write these scenes well.

Chase may have been an antihero but I really like him. Sure, I may not have agreed with everything that he did but I still like him. He may have some... extreme tastes but I truly believe he is a good guy. He has boundaries, lines he doesn't cross. Unlike some. 

I like Alexis, as well. She may have come off as weak but in my mind she is anything but. She is a very, very strong woman who has been through a lot. Part of her strength comes in letting her emotions in instead of fighting them as so many of us do. This is, indeed, a type of strength. In addition to this I believe she is more than a worthy "opponent" for Chase, if you catch my drift. ;) I believe they are a good match for each other and I very much enjoyed reading about them. 

In addition to the romance, which of course I love, the suspense was terrific. I love good suspense and this book definitely had a lot of suspense. I got to a certain point in the book and could hardly look up from it. I had to see what happened. 

As always, the writing was beautiful. Trisha has an amazing way of writing that I will never get tired of. Beautiful, contemplative, dark, deep and yet hopeful. I will always want to read her beautifully strung together prose. 

And oh boy, that ending!! Oh my gosh, Trisha, girl, holy crap!! I couldn't believe the book ended there. I wonder if any of these characters will make an appearance somewhere else?? Wouldn't that be something?? ;) As always, I adored this book with every ounce of me and I will always clamor to get my hands on Trisha's next book. An undeniable 5 quills!! 

 

Blog Tour | Rebellion Project by Sara Schoen

 

 

REBELLION PROJECT

Lauren Scott has always been tormented by her peers for being a good girl… 

She is viewed as the golden child by her parents—following their rules and allowing them to make all of her life decisions. But after a lifetime of walking the straight and narrow, Lauren feels as though her life is passing her by. 

When she catches her father having an affair, she throws the rulebook out the window… 

Lauren realizes that even if she does everything perfectly, life can—and will—surprise you. When life throws her a major curveball, she sets out to live for herself, making the rules up as she goes and smashing through everyone else’s expectations, but she doesn't know how to live without a guideline. So, Lauren is forced to ask her biggest tormentor for help—Kayden Daniels. 
Kayden is nothing but trouble—which is why Lauren needs him so badly… 

Kayden turns Lauren’s whole world upside down with a mischievous smirk and a proposition. But if Lauren wants his help to remake herself, she has to pay the price—her virginity. With no one else willing to help her, she agrees to make the trade. But when her change becomes too much to handle, will she give up or will she keep moving forward with a new reputation and a more adventurous life? 

Cliques, stereotypes, popularity contests, and drama. 
Some say it’s just another day in high school. 
For Lauren, it’s the Rebellion Project… 

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“Lauren Elizabeth Scott!” Dad shouted as I straightened up and glared daggers at his lover. If she had the courage to look at me, then she’d never willingly come into this house again. She shouldn’t even be here now, but I’m sure Dad had been letting her shack up here while Mom and I were gone. “Go to your room!” “Fine, but don’t be mad at me when she leaves you too. It’s not my fault you can’t be faithful,” I responded with a deadpan expression as I walked past him. I felt proud as I left them both staring after me in disbelief as I walked upstairs. I knew Dad would come upstairs to order me to bed, but I had a phone call to make before I did. I had a plan, but I needed help and I could think of only one person who would be willing to help me through this. I just hoped Parker was up for what I needed to have done. I sat on my bed and typed in the passcode for my phone. Once open, I scrolled through the contacts. There weren’t many, as I didn’t have many friends, but the one friend I needed would always be there for me. I felt a power rush over me as I replayed what just happened in my head. I took control and I wasn’t going to let it slip away. I dialed the all too familiar number and waited patiently until Parker answered the phone. “Hello?” she questioned, she must not have looked at the caller ID if she was asking who this was. “Parker, I need your help with something,” I stated without pausing for common telephone pleasantries. I wanted to get to the point of this conversation as fast as possible so I wouldn’t have time to change my mind. “Sure. What is it, Lauren?” “I need you to teach me how to break the rules. I no longer want to live under the rules set for me. I want to break free and live life. I want to honor the wishes my mom had for me,” I stated, not realizing Parker wouldn’t understand what I meant without her knowing what happened in the attorney’s office. “She left me everything, and she wants me to live the life I want, but I don’t know how. If I do it alone, I’ll never be able to do it. I’m a mess, and need help. I need your help.” “I would love to help with that,” she stated. “Can I just say that it’s about goddamn time you made this phone call?” I could hear the smile in her words as she agreed to help me. “There’s no turning back once you start this, Lauren. You know that, right? I know you’re upset about your mom, and you have every right to be, but once we start down this road you’re stuck with it.” It sounded more as if she was warning me instead of asking to make sure I knew what I was getting into. “I don’t want to go back, Parker. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

 

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Sara is a Biology Major with a minor in Environmental Science and a minor in Spanish at James Madison University, and spends her time writing, studying, and ghost hunting. While writing is a great hobby that turned into a passion to share with others, school is her priority.

Throughout her publishing journey, Sara has had an amazing support system from her family, friends, and significant other, who were with her every step of the way. She hopes to continue to write, and wants to inspire others to reach for their dreams no matter how far they may seem. She truly believes that dreams can come true at any age, if you put in effort and chase after what you want.

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Release Day Blitz | F*cking Awkward Anthology

 

F*cking Awkward

A Romantic Comedy Anthology

— BLURB —

Romance done right is full of beautiful and awe-inspiring sex, where the only noises are gasps of pleasure, and changes of position happen smoothly and effortlessly. But what happens when it all goes wrong?

This collection of short stories will bring you back to the real world, where you laugh to keep from crying, because sometimes, it's just F*cking Awkward!

— AUTHORS —

Taryn Plendl

A.D. Justice

Ahren Sanders

Aly Martinez

Amanda Maxlyn

B.A. Wolfe

Brooke Blaine

Brooke Page

Carey Heywood

Christine Zolendz

CM Foss

Dina Littner

Ella Frank

Heather C. Leigh

HJ Bellus

K. Langston

Laura Ward

Lex Martin

Liv Morris

Mel Ballew

RE Hunter

Stacy Kestwick

Tiffany Aleman

Trudy Stiles

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All profits from digital sales will be going to The Bookworm Box to distribute to their monthly charity!

Dear reader:

Congratulations on purchasing the Awkward Sex Anthology! A bunch of amazing authors in a group called FTN (We could tell you what this means, but then we'd have to kill you) got together to write the most awkward sex scenes you could imagine, all for charity. You might be thinking to yourself, "I can't believe I just bought a book called F*cking Awkward" and I'm here to tell you, it's much better than the titles that were rejected:

F*cking Toasters

F*cking Goats

F*cking a Box of Captain Crunch

F*cking a T-Rex While Playing the Trumpet

F*cking My Best Friend's Neighbor's Stepsister's Starbucks Manager While Wearing a Toga

F*cking a Toga

I'm just kidding! Nobody wrote a story about f*cking a goat! It was a wombat, actually, and no one pressed charges, so it's fine. The author is fine, the wombat is fine, EVERYONE IS FINE AND I DIDN'T NEED THERAPY SO STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT.

Did you know that six out of every seven people in the entire world have experienced an awkward sexual encounter? It's true. I've done extensive research. And by extensive, I mean I did a poll of all the adults in my house - 2 dogs, 3 cats, and my husband and I. I'm pretty sure my dog Fat Ralph was lying when he told me he'd never experienced anything awkward during sex, but he had his nuts cut off when he was six weeks old and is still quite bitter about the whole thing and threatens me with a dog bone shank whenever we chat about sex, so I think it's 4 best if I stop questioning him about the time I found him in the backyard with a jar of peanut butter, two frogs and the neighbor's cat wearing pasties.

The cat was the one wearing pasties, FYI, not Fat Ralph. That would just be weird.

So, grab some booze, sit back, and enjoy these hilariously awkward sex scenes. Give yourself a pat on the back for purchasing a book for charity and another one for never experiencing something as crazy as what you're about to read. Unless you have. In that case, it's okay to cry and rock back and forth in the corner screaming, "IT WAS ONLY THAT ONE TIME AND I HAD NO IDEA I WASN'T SUPPOSED TO PUT THAT CUCUMBER THERE!" Six out of seven of us totally understand. Except for Fat Ralph. He's totally judging you right now.

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Cover Reveal | Host (Lola, Party of 8 Series) by Erin Lee

"All I want is a life...my own life."

★★★COVER REVEAL★★★

Coming July 4th, 2016

HOST by Erin Lee

Lola, Party of Eight Series, Book Two

Cover Design by Rock Your World Promotions

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★ SYNOPSIS ★

Two arms, two legs, ten fingers, ten toes. 

One brain, seven alter egos and one host.

Sometimes, the numbers just don’t add up.

After more than thirty years in a mental hospital, 

dissociative identity disorder patient Lola Murray

thought she’d finally silenced the voices.

But it doesn’t take long for Lola to realize

her alters are back.

This time, they refuse to be silenced. 

After months of lying dormant, Lola’s seven alters

are determined to be heard by the world.

Will Lola be strong enough

to reclaim her life?

Or will she once again

allow her alters to take charge?

★ ABOUT THE AUTHOR ★

ERIN LEE

Erin Lee is a freelance writer and therapist living with her family in southern New Hampshire. She is the author of Crazy Like Me, a novel published in 2015 by Savant Books and Publications, LLC, Wave to Papa, 2015, by Limitless Publishing and Nine Lives, 2016 and When I'm Dead, 2016. She's also author of Limitless' Alters, the first book in the "Lola, Party of Eight Series," Host, and Merge, the final books in the series. 

Lee holds a master's degree in psychology and works with at-risk families as a home based therapist and court appointed special children's advocate. As a therapist, Lee is passionate about mental wellness and helping people who have experienced trauma. She recently contributed to the Semi Colon Project Anonymous anthology, with a revised excerpt of When I'm Dead--"One Good Reason"--in hopes of raising money toward suicide prevention and awareness. Her short story, "Rest in Peace?" will be featured in Limitless' Thirteen anthology, to be released in October, 2016, and also aimed at raising money toward mental wellness.

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