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The Transhuman Project by Erin Rhew Publication date: January 15th 2019 Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult Synopsis: When a video of Molly Richards is taken out of context and goes viral, she’s thrust into the upper echelons of social media stardom and becomes an overnight success in a country where Life Channel ratings reign supreme. As Kadar’s fastest-rising celebrity, her life becomes a media circus, a show put on for the shallow national audience salivating for the next new thing. But in a world where image is king, danger and death hide among the shadows. In the nearby country of Pacifica, the brutal Caezar turns his citizens into robotic weapons who infiltrate Kadar as sleeper transhumans. They walk among the populace, unaware they are pawns in the madman’s personal arsenal. Only Molly, her friends, and an elite group of Kadarian fighters known as the Cyber Knights fully understand the transhuman threat, and only they can break the Caezar's terrorist grip on both Pacifica and Kadar. Battling Fire Bots and humanoid agents, they seek to put a stop to the Caezar's tyranny by unraveling the secrets buried between layers of deception. And they have to do it all while smiling and waving for the cameras. As Molly and her friends peer behind the glitz and glamour, they discover something more frightening and more sinister than anything they’ve encountered yet...the truth. Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Smashwords |Kobo | iBooks | 
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Erin Rhew is an editor, the operations manager for a small press, and a YA fantasy and sci-fi author. Since she picked up Morris the Moose Goes to School at age four, she has been infatuated with the written word. She went on to work as a grammar and writing tutor in college and is still teased by her family and friends for being a member of the "Grammar Police." A Southern girl by blood and birth, Erin spent years in a rainy pocket of the Pacific Northwest before returning to her roots in the land of hushpuppies, sweet tea, and pig pickin’. She’s married to fellow author, the amazingly talented (and totally handsome) Deek Rhew, and spends her time writing side-by-side with him under the watchful eye of their patient-as-a-saint writing assistant, a tabby cat named Trinity. Erin and Deek enjoy taking long walks, drinking coffee, lifting, boxing, eating pizza, staying up late into the night talking, and adventuring together. Author links:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |Website | 
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Triplicity by J. Mercer Publication date: January 6th 2019 Genres: Mystery, Romance, Young Adult Goodreads Amazon One week on an Alaskan cruise, three teens, and an endless trail of lies. Enter a series of thefts on board and they all fall under scrutiny. Though Navy acts a proper preacher’s daughter, she did end up with someone else’s purse in her hands, and Jesse knows way more than he should about what’s gone missing. Isaiah, however, is the one with motive—enough money and he could get back to his ranch. Each holds a piece of the truth, but exposing the thief could damn them all. They must navigate through the lies they’ve told, choose between standing together or saving themselves, and decide if innocence is worth facing their ugliest secrets. *For readers of Kasie West and Jenny Han.* 
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A great young adult contemporary story! I really like the friendships that were formed in a short time and would probably go on for much longer than the cruise they were on. Maybe a vacation at the ranch. The characters are well-developed. Navy, Jesse, Isaiah and Bern have a great friendship. I love the way they back each other up and are always there to help each other out. The emotions they had were easy to feel. The book cover and the title fit the story perfectly. I highly recommend this book to all young adult readers and anyone who likes a good read. I give this story a literary rating of 5/5 written by vickie 
J. Mercer grew up in Wisconsin where she walked home from school with her head in a book, filled notebooks with stories in junior high, then went to college for accounting and psychology only to open a dog daycare. She wishes she were an expert linguist, is pretty much a professional with regards to competitive dance hair (bunhawk, anyone?), and enjoys exploring with her husband–though as much as she loves to travel, she’s also an accomplished hermit. Perfect days include cancelled plans, rain, and endless hours to do with what she pleases. Find her on Facebook @jmercerbooks or online at www.jmercerbooks.com.
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Remote by Lisa Acerbo Publication date: December 24th 2018 | Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult Synopsis:When technology fulfills every dream, reality is a nightmare. Below the streets of New State, the Grounders fight to remain free of the technological control of the world above. When dusk falls, Wren risks her life by entering the capital city as a raider to secure resources for the rebellion. Each step further inside puts her life in jeopardy from New State’s deadliest weapons – Phantoms. More machine than human, tortured until devoid of emotion and caring, Phantoms have only one objective. Kill. And they do it with exacting precision. Wren is good at her job as a raider and committed to the cause until she meets Codex, a New State citizen who doesn’t quite fit her preconceived expectations. After a couple of awkward encounters, he shows her the meaning of hooking up—a computer simulation that allows people to live out their fantasies—without the complication of emotional entanglements or physical reality. But what Wren feels for Codex is very real. And it’s punishable by death. As she and Codex grow closer, Wren convinces him to leave New State for the underground. But unrest between New State and the Grounders escalates, and Phantoms move in to destroy her world. Nothing goes as Wren planned. Families are arrested, loyalties are strained, and Wren’s forced to choose between her people and her feelings. The wrong choice could mean the end of her people, and reality could slip away—forever… Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon 
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Lisa Acerbo is a high school teacher and adjunct faculty at the University of Phoenix. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, daughters, two dogs, and horse. When not writing, she mountain bikes, hikes, and tries to pursue some type of further education. Author links: FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | WEBSITE | GOODREADS | 
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 SYNOPSIS: A Groundhog Day meets Pretty in Pink mashup from author Laurie Boyle Crompton, Pretty in Punxsutawney tells the tale of a girl willing to look beneath the surface to see people for who they really are. Andie is the type of girl who always comes up with the perfect thing to say…after it’s too late to say it. She’s addicted to romance movies—okay, all movies—but has yet to experience her first kiss. After a move to Punxsutawney, PA, for her senior year, she gets caught in an endless loop of her first day at her new school, reliving those 24 hours again and again. Convinced the curse will be broken when she meets her true love, Andie embarks on a mission: infiltrating the various cliques to find the one boy who can break the spell. What she discovers along the way is that people who seem completely different can often share the very same hopes, dreams, and hang-ups. And that even a day that has been lived over and over can be filled with unexpected connections and plenty of happy endings. MY REVIEW: (LAWonder10) In the manor of "Groundhog Day", Pretty in Punxsutawney is a humorous tale of a young woman's experience of being "stuck in time"... The worst day of her life being lived over and over! The author has put a "quirky twist" on the events, that it is lightly entertaining and teenager will especially enjoy. In the beginning, the dialogue felt slightly repetitive of past films, but as the plot unfolded, it became quite inspirational,, to a degree. The whole story "flowed" smoothly and was written very well. It kept the reader's interest. The Book Cover is eye-catching and depicts the story well. Although the Title is "fitting" to a degree, I feel it could have been better chosen. All in all, I still feel it deserves a Four Stars rating. *This book was gifted me with no request for a positive review. This is my honest review.   About Laurie Boyle Crompton Laurie Boyle Crompton is the author of, BLAZE, THE REAL PROM QUEENS OF WESTFIELD HIGH and LOVE AND VANDALISM (Sourcebooks 2013, 2014, 2017), ADRENALINE CRUSH (FSG/Macmillan 2014, Square Fish 2016), and the upcoming PRETTY IN PUNXSUTAWNEY (Blink/HarperCollins 2019). Laurie graduated first in her class from St. John's University with a BA in English and Journalism. Since then, she's written for national magazines like ALLURE, survived a teaching stint at an all-boys high school, and appeared on Good Day New York several times as a Toy Expert. And yes, a 'toy expert' is an actual thing that people sometimes get to be. She has lived in places like Orlando, Florida where she and her husband spent all of their spare time and money visiting theme parks before moving to the Cotswolds in England for six months, which was every bit as cool as that sounds. The Cromptons are now back in New York where their two children resent never getting to visit Disney or the Cotswolds. You can visit Laurie at lboylecrompton.com or check out her anti-eating-disorder artwork at dreamer-girl.com. Laurie Boyle Crompton’s TLC Book Tours TOUR STOPS:Monday, January 14th: Bookmark Lit Tuesday, January 22nd: 100 Pages a Day Wednesday, January 23rd: Book Fidelity Thursday, January 24th: Blooming with Books Friday, January 25th: @katielmae Monday, January 28th: From the TBR Pile Wednesday, January 30th: Diary of a Stay at Home Mom Thursday, January 31st: Kahakai Kitchen Friday, February 1st: Books a la Mode Saturday, February 2nd: @love_my_dane_dolly Monday, February 4th: Christian Chick’s Thoughts Tuesday, February 5th: Write Read Life Wednesday, February 6th: Helen’s Book Blog  
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The Birds, The Bees, and You and Me by Olivia Hinebaugh Published by: Swoon Reads | Publication date: January 22nd 2019 Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Lacey Burke is the last person on the planet who should be doling out sex advice. For starters, she’s never even kissed anyone, and she hates breaking the rules. Up until now, she’s been a straight-A music geek that no one even notices. All she cares about is jamming out with her best friends, Theo and Evita. But then everything changes. When Lacey sees first-hand how much damage the abstinence-only sex-ed curriculum of her school can do, she decides to take a stand and starts doling out wisdom and contraception to anyone who seeks her out in the girls’ restroom. But things with Theo become complicated quickly, and Lacey is soon not just keeping everyone else’s secrets, but hers as well. Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | 
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Olivia Hinebaugh loves all stripes of literature for children. When she isn’t writing fiction, she can be found writing freelance, making art, discovering new songs on Spotify, texting her writing buddies, or folding laundry. She lives near Washington, D.C. with her spouse, three kids, a dog that looks like a coyote, and a one-eyed cat. The Birds, The Bees, And You And Me is her debut novel. Author links: Website | Goodreads |Facebook | Twitter | 
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All Is Fair by Dee Garretson Published by: Swoon Reads | Publication date: January 22nd 2019 Genres: Historical, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: Lady Mina Tretheway knows she’s destined for greater things than her fancy boarding school, where she’s being taught to be a proper English lady. It’s 1918, and war is raging across Europe. Unlike her father and brother, who are able to assist in the war effort, Mina is stuck sorting out which fork should be used with which dinner course. When Mina receives a telegram that’s written in code, she finally has her chance to do something big. She returns to her childhood home of Hallington Manor, joined by a family friend, Lord Andrew Graham, and a dashing and mysterious young American, Lucas. The three of them must band together to work on a dangerous project that could turn the tide of the war. Thrilled that she gets to contribute to the war effort at least, Mina jumps headfirst into the world of cryptic messages, spycraft, and international intrigue. She, Lucas, and Andrew have to work quickly, because if they don’t succeed, more soldiers will disappear into the darkness of war. Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks |Kobo | 
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Dee writes contemporary, science fiction and historical adventure stories for a wide range of ages. Her books have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections, the Scholastic Book Club, and have been nominated for numerous state awards lists. In addition to books published under her own name, she also writes for the Boxcar Children series. Connect with her on twitter at @deegarretson or find out more about her books at deegarretson.com Author links: WEBSITE | GOODREADS | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | 
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Girl with all the Pain (Aliens, Tequila & Us #4) by Michael Herman Publication date: February 23rd 2018 Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult Synopsis: Sometimes an ugly duckling becomes more than just a swan. In the streets of Santiago, Chile, a young homeless girl named Isabel screams a scream of rage that is the last sound the gang tormenting her ever hears. Deep within the city, a family feels her cry and sets out to find her for their sake as well as hers. Never straying far from Isabel, Skunk Mountain, a homeless pile of walking filth, visible to only the neighborhood kids, maintains a guardian presence that is key to her survival in a world where, beneath the very ground they walk, a dark ancient intelligent entity prepares to unleash forces that will devastate Chile. Sometimes that swan has claws and teeth.
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When he isn't doing construction or creating 3D simulations for the AEC industry, Michael Herman writes from his small urban hillside farm in California where he types away to the sounds of chickens, coyotes, the occasional fox and his household pets. Author links: Twitter | Facebook ||Website | Goodreads |
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Wishes in a Bottle (Wishes & Dreams, #1) by Allie McCormack Publication date: January 15th 2019 | Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance Synopsis: Centuries ago in plague-struck Italy, Julian DiConti cast a powerful spell in desperation to have the magical power to be able to help his people who were dying in horrific conditions. The spell goes spectacularly awry, leaving Julian enslaved to a Djinn bottle, bound to grant three wishes to each Master of the bottle until the spell can be broken. More than anything, Julian longs for a normal life – for a home, and a family. After six hundred years, however, he has begun to despair of ever being freed from the spell. Enter Alessandra Taylor, a young woman who has followed her calling to help others, in the face of vociferous disapproval from her family, particularly her controlling father. Working at a shelter for battered women, she’s thrilled to meet the reclusive Julian DiConti, whose collection of garments from third world countries has provided funding for shelters across the country. When Julian turns out to be a Djinn from the old bottle she found in her attic, she hears his story and empathizes with his despair. Although she’s willing to free him, he can’t tell her how. As time goes by, their initial attraction blossoms into a love that both realize is doomed. Once she has made her third wish, the magic of the bottle will whisk Julian away and out of her life forever… unless she can somehow figure out how to free him. But one by one, she’s forced to use the precious wishes to help others. Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon 
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A career medical transcriptionist, Allie McCormack is now writing from home full-time. Allie has traveled quite a bit and lived many places all over the U.S., and also a year in Cairo, Egypt as an exchange student, and a year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under contract to a hospital there, plus a short stint with NATO while she was in the Army. As a single mom, she raised a wonderful daughter who's recently married and there are plans afoot for grandchildren. A disabled veteran, Allie now lives in the beautiful Sorona Desert in southern Arizona with her two rescue cats and writes full-time. Allie says: "A writer is who and what I am... a romance writer. I write what I know, and what I know is romance. Dozens of story lines and literally hundreds of characters live and breathe within the not-so-narrow confines of my imagination, and it is my joy and privilege to bring them to life, to share them with others by writing their stories." Author links: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads |
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Book Title: Melding Spirits by Michael E. Burge Category: Adult Fiction, 371 pages Genre: Literary fiction , Mystery, Coming of age Publisher: Michael E. Burge Publishing | Release date: June 2017 Content Rating: PG-13 (The book alludes to criminal acts and deviate behavior, but does not provide graphic description.) Book Description: Twelve-year-old Evan Mason’s life has been turned upside down by the sudden death of his father. His mother isn’t home much, the insurance office during the day, waiting tables at night. Evan is spending a great deal of time alone. Now he finds himself on a Greyhound bus headed for a small town on the Wabash River where he’ll spend the summer of 1958 with his loving grandmother. Evan soon meets his new neighbor, Katie Dobbins. She’s a feisty blue-eyed girl with a ponytail, the type of girl Buddy Holly might sing about on American Bandstand. Evan is instantly enamored with her. It seems the perfect summer is underway—but strange things are happening in the woods surrounding the Ghost Hill Indian Mound. There’s a dark cloud lingering over the Wabash Valley—It won’t be long before it erupts into a raging storm. Buy the Book: Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ KOBO ~ iBooks ~ Indigo ~ IndieBound, ~ Add to Goodreads Read the first few chapters...
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Melding Spirits is a coming of age story, a mystery/thriller with a touch of romance. This is a story of a young man named Evan, who lost his father and tried to make it as easy on his mother, while she worked and struggle to support them. His mother received an opportunity to rain for a promotion, so took Evan to live with his paternal grandmother for the summer. He remembered her as being "cool" so didn't mind. He just hated leaving his friends. At his grandmother's house, he quickly made a few friends of various ages and with very unique personalities. Although the towns were small in the area where his grandmother lived, there was evil lurking though the various communities. The description of the scenes and characters are very vivid, allowing the reader to feel a part of this tale. The book Cover is passable but I feel the title is not a great fit. There is a lot of suspense, adventure, companionable compassion, and inspiration in this one story. There are also nostalgic scenes which leads one to reflect on past memories. ^^This is a YA genre but there are parts, I personally feel are inappropriate for YA reading. (^^ I stand corrected! I wrongfully assumed this was written fro YA but it is, in fact, written for Adults, so disregard that portion of my review.) BEWARE: There are crude references and sexual situations, plus, some profanity. I offer a Four Stars rating.
GUEST POST: “Mr. Sharp” Michael E. Burge One of the questions authors hear repeatedly is, “How do you come up with your characters?” I’m sure the answer varies from one writer to the next, but I would have to say, aside from the main characters in my story, many of the secondary characters were born out of necessity. For example, during one of the scenes in Melding Spirits, the children see Zachary Aiken rolling down the street with a wagon hitched to the bumper of his car. The wagon is similar to the one Professor Marvel used to flimflam his way across Kansas in The Wizard of OZ, except it is beat- up and weathered. Everyone is gathered around, inspecting the old wooden relic when thirteen-year-old Katie looks at Mr. Aiken and says, “What kind of wagon it is , Mr. Aiken?” When I was writing the scene, I honestly didn’t know Katie was planning to ask that question. As a writer, those are the sort of surprises you often get when you let the characters drive the plot. I had to come up with an answer to Katie’s question, so I invented a new character. Zachary explains it thusly: “Belonged to a guy folks called Mr. Sharp, a negro gentleman. He had two gray mules hitched to this thing. Traveled all over the valley sharpening knives, saws, axes, and anything else that needed an edge. He was also a bit of an artist. He crafted some beautiful knife handles.” “His name was Mr. Sharp?” Katie said. “That wasn’t his real name. His real name was Mayberry . . . Oscar Mayberry,” Zachary said. “Been dead for twenty years. This old wagon was stashed way back in the corner of an old barn up near Bargetown.” I’m not exactly sure how Zachary came up with that little bit of history, but it seemed like a reasonable reply to Katie’s question. Of course, there was substantially more to the scene, but in essence, that was how the character, Mr. Sharp, was hatched. When you’re a writer . . . an active imagination is a good thing! 
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Michael E. Burge grew up in the Chicago suburbs and a small town on the Wabash River in Southern Illinois. In the late sixties, he left college to serve on a U.S. Navy destroyer out of Norfolk, Virginia. Upon leaving the service, he transitioned to a career in the burgeoning computer industry, positions in product management and marketing. He is now pursuing his lifelong interest in writing, publishing his debut novel, Bryant’s Gap, in 2015 and his second, Melding Spirits, in 2017. Michael also plays piano, paints, and is an avid golfer. He and his family currently live in Illinois. Connect with the Author: Twitter ~ Facebook 
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A Friend in Paris by Jennie Goutet
Friendship between a talented young artist and her handsome French neighbor is a promising start—until it’s not enough. April promised her dying father she would study painting in Paris, but friends are few, her budget is tight, and her landlord increasingly won’t take “no” for an answer. Then she meets Victor. Victor is as chivalrous as he is wealthy, and if it weren’t for him, April would have already left the City of Light behind. Too bad Victor still has eyes for his ex-girlfriend, who is now back on the scene and wants to get married. Although April and Victor swore to remain just friends, magical Paris seems to weave a different spell. The more their connection deepens, the more it becomes difficult to keep a proper distance. Or to remember why they should. Add to Goodreads 
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Penelope peeked into the hallway. “We’re about to play poker. Who wants in?”
“Me,” April said. “But I need a refresher for the rules. It’s not for money, right?” “Nope, just for chips. Hey, Victor,” Penelope said, “Are you able to take April back to your grandmother’s apartment tonight after you bring Margaux home? She probably won’t ask for help, but we’re afraid Lucas is following her, and we want to make sure she doesn’t get stalked.” “Sure.” Victor turned to her in consternation. “Another thing you’re not telling me, April. Please tell me these things.” A flash of anger came over April, and she replied without thinking. “Don’t expect me to tell you everything. It’s not like I’m your girlfriend. I don’t owe you explanations, or details, or anything.” “Er…let me see how the game is going.” Penelope turned, whisking away a smile. “What are you talking about, April. We’re friends. Friends talk.” “Victor,” April hissed. “It’s like you expect things from me you don’t even expect of your own fiancée. You want me to come to you for help and tell you everything. But you don’t even know what Margaux was doing that whole year in Monaco. You don’t know what brought her back or…or whether the baby is even yours.” There. I said it. April’s pulse pounded in her temple. “Victor doesn’t ask me these things, because he already knows the answer.” Margaux’s cool voice came from where the living room joined the hallway. “And, since he is satisfied, I don’t see what business it is of yours.” Margaux managed to communicate all her disdain in two sentences. April’s face was crimson. She could feel the heat of shame emanating from her. She’d let everyone know how she felt about Victor as plain as if she’d announced she was in love with him at the dinner table. It’s not like I’m your girlfriend. And what was even worse was that she was completely in the wrong attempting to sow seeds of doubt. She was not the type of person to try to break people up. She was not “the other woman”. It was not her style. If a man wasn’t free to love her, she had absolutely no interest in him. So what had happened? How had she gone so wrong? Victor’s eyes were fixed on hers. He hadn’t answered, but now he looked toward Margaux and the crowd that was gathering behind her. “Hey guys, could you give us a minute? Margaux, I’ll be right there to take you home. I imagine the baby needs you.” Margaux folded her arms and planted her feet. So Victor took April’s arm and pulled her into the first room he saw. It was the toilet, and they had only enough room to stand face to face. He fumbled for the light, and when it went on, April wouldn’t look at him. He grabbed her by the arms. “April, I need to say this fast so no one gets the wrong idea about us being in here together.” They were standing in a tiny cubicle, nose to nose, and his words brought on an insane desire to laugh. She needed to get a hold of her emotions. He’s not available. “I think one of the biggest regrets of my life,” Victor said, “will end up being that I wasn’t free to follow my feelings in this instance. But I’m not. I’m a father, and that comes first.” I am a great fool, April thought, and any wisp of humor over the situation fled. To complete her shame, her eyes filled with tears. “If I could’ve followed my feelings…” He stopped short, looking at her eyes, her lips…They heard only the sound of their breath. Then Victor dropped his arms, turned in the tight space, and opened the bathroom door. “Margaux and I need to get going. Penelope, do you think one of you could see April home safely?” “Sure,” Penelope said. She handed the pack of cards to Auriane and slid past Victor to where April was. “You guys go ahead and play.” 
Once I began to read I couldn’t put it down until I finished. The characters are well developed and I easily identified with their struggles and triumphs. A wonderful story you will want to read again
A Friend in Paris is rich with everything a romance needs and more – drama, plot twists, characters you’ll fall in love with…and some you’ll love to despise. The setting of Paris and the wonderful descriptions are added bonuses! I devoured this book in two sittings. Really enjoyed this read! I was completely absorbed into the Paris setting. Felt like I was there! The hero and heroine are interesting, believable, and their chemistry was natural and lifelike. Nothing felt contrived. The supporting characters were intriguing too. Highly recommended. 
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Jennie Goutet is an American-born Anglophile, who lives with her French husband and their three children in a small town outside Paris. Her imagination resides in Regency England, where her upcoming romance, A Regrettable Proposal, is set. Jennie is the author of the sweet, contemporary romances, A Friend in Paris and A Noble Affair, as well as the award-winning memoir, Stars Upside Down. A Christian, a cook, and an inveterate klutz, Jennie writes about faith, food, and life—even the clumsy moments—on her blog, aladyinfrance.com. Website | Twitter | Facebook | Amazon Page | Instagram | Goodreads | Newsletter | 
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$25 Amazon Gift Code or $25 in PayPal Cash Ends 2/4/19 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner may be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, BookBub, Instagram, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader & Clean Wholesome Romance and is sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  BOOK SUMMARY FOR KNIGHT MOVES: My name is Angel Sinclair and I’m the youngest senior at a high school for technologically-gifted students. School bored me until my friends and I were unexpectedly tapped to try out for a top-secret spy academy. I’m not sure I have what it takes to be an operative for the U.S. government, but my friends and I are going to give it our best shot. But first I have to go up against uber-skilled candidates who can do a thousand push-ups, kill a person with a fingernail file, and make handcuffs out of paper clips. My only defining skills are my mad hacking abilities and extreme awkwardness. I don’t know what kind of spy that would make me, but I’m not going down without a fight. With my loyal friends by my side, we’re in a race to finish at the top of the class. Together we have the smarts…but we’ll have to battle our insecurities and work together or miss out on an adventure of a lifetime. Goodreads│Amazon│B&N (Links for B&N coming soon)  Knight Moves - Julie Moffett As with the first book, White Knights, I think this story is awesome! The story line is fun and intriguing. I loved getting the new characters in the story and it was fun to follow Angel and her best friends throughout the new adventures. The spy school for operatives is a novel idea. There was great mystery and suspense all through the story. The characters are well developed and it is easy to feel their emotions. The book cover and title are a perfect match for the story. I highly recommend this book. I give it a literary rating of 5/5 written by vickie  BOOK SUMMARY FOR WHITE KNIGHTS: Geek Girls Rule! My name is Angel Sinclair. I'm the youngest senior at Excalibur Academy for the Technologically Gifted and Talented in Washington, DC. I was pushed ahead a year because of my high IQ and considerable prowess behind the keyboard, making me an outcast even among my own peers. I've been looking for my dad all my life. A brilliant mathematician and cryptographer, he disappeared under mysterious circumstances when I was eighteen months old. Although my mom tells me I must put him in my past, it only makes me more determined to find out what happened to him. When weird accidents start happening at my school and the vice principal is involved in a deadly incident, I don't see it as a coincidence. After launching my own investigation, with the aid of an unexpected set of allies calling themselves the White Knights, I discover a threat far greater than I ever could have imagined. I could take my discoveries to the authorities, but my own investigative methods would be at risk. Can anyone say hacking? No, it's up to me to set things right. My goals are straightforward: clear the name of the vice principal, learn the truth about my father, and stay alive. In other words, save the day and don't look too much like a dork while doing it. If you enjoy spy and mystery adventures, you will like the White Knights series by Julie Moffett, YA/NA Mystery and Mayhem Award-winning author and writer of the popular geeky Lexi Carmichael mystery series. Try out Julie's fun, young adult series today! Goodreads│Amazon│B&N  White Knights - Julie Moffett This is a great story. I love the friendship between Angel, Wally and Frankie. They work really well together. The perfect partnership. they have brilliant minds and it was fun to follow their train of thought as they figured things out. The characters are well developed and it is easy to feel their emotions. The book cover and title are a perfect match for the story. I highly recommend this book. I give it a literary rating of 5/5 written by vickie ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Julie Moffett is a bestselling author and writes in the genres of mystery, young adult, historical romance and paranormal romance. She has won numerous awards, including the 2015 Award of Excellence, 2014 Mystery & Mayhem Award for Best YA/New Adult Mystery, the prestigious 2014 HOLT Award for Best Novel with Romantic Elements, a HOLT Merit Award for Best Novel by a Virginia Author, the 2016 Award of Excellence, a PRISM Award for Best Romantic Time-Travel AND Best of the Best Paranormal Books of 2002, and the 2011 EPIC Award for Best Action/Adventure Novel. She has also garnered additional nominations for the Bookseller's Best Award, the Daphne du Maurier Award and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Her book A Double-Edged Blade was an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Novel. Julie is a military brat (Air Force) and has traveled extensively. Her more exciting exploits include attending high school in Okinawa, Japan; backpacking around Europe and Scandinavia for several months; a year-long college graduate study in Warsaw, Poland; and a wonderful trip to Scotland and Ireland where she fell in love with castles, kilts and brogues. Julie has a B.A. in Political Science and Russian Language from Colorado College, a M.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and an M.Ed from Liberty University. She has worked as a proposal writer, journalist, teacher, librarian and researcher. Julie speaks Russian and Polish and has two sons. Visit Julie's Website | Follow Julie on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Amazon | In affiliation with...   Imagine living your entire life underneath umbrellas… Archibald Plumby lives happily in the picturesque coastal town of Outlandish. He has loving parents, eats fine food at his mother’s cliffside restaurant, and spends his days on the beach and in the town’s quaint streets, in search of stories to write for his job at the local paper. There is just one thing that makes Archie’s life a little less than ideal… he’s never been able to look up without having a panic attack. As he turns twenty, he begins to wonder if his sheltered world might just have room for one more. BRONZE WINNER, Romance 2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards Archie of Outlandish includes a companion soundtrack (18 tracks) created by film/media composer, Jared Kraft. *Listen to a sample of the music. Archie of Outlandish also displays a lovely variety of illustrations created by artist/illustrator, Abigail Kraft. MY REVIEW: This is an unusual story about a young man with an unusual condition... However, it is remarkable how he and his parents have learned to cope with it. If only more individuals and families would follow this example, the world would be a much better place. Outlandish is an unusual small California town. This fantasy town is a very desirable environment to live in. Read the pages and discover for yourself why others would want to live there and why Archie, although strange, has someone who would want more than friendship with him. this novel is not only different and entertaining, it suggests an approach to life which is ideal. It, also, contains some inspiring messages. There are attractive illustrations by the author's daughter and a sound tract composed by the authors son. I did not hear the sound tract, but only a sample, which was professionally and beautifully done. I recommend this book for youth as well as adults. The characters are well-defined, enabling the reader to fells connected to them. The scenes are portrayed verbally, in addition to the occasional illustration. The cover fit well, but the title would have been better if the "of"had been more defined. It was not a title or cover a "browser" such as i, would have been enticed by. That is a shame, because the message is profound and the book enjoyable. rate it with Four Stars. This was gifted to me with no suggestion I post a positive review. This is my honest review.
“Offbeat, emotionally engaging, and authentic.”–Kirkus Reviews “Archie is a lovely soul and the romantic tale here is a delightfully gentle read… a sweet, perfectly clumsy love story.”–IndiePicks Magazine “A completely different type of book … Archie is one of those characters who readers will remember and identify with.” –Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges’ Comments Archie of Outlandish includes a companion soundtrack (18 tracks) created by film/media composer, Jared Kraft. *Listen to a sample of the music.  Lynnette Kraft loves a good story—real or imaginary, inspiring or hilarious. She uses her own stories to entertain, to illustrate lessons, and to celebrate individuality, crediting God as the giver of all inspiration. When she’s not writing (or telling) stories, she’s likely chewing on herbs and wild plants, doing yoga in the sunshine, admiring pieces of nature, reading something light, or watching movies and playing games with her family. When she’s doing regular stuff, like cooking dinner and sorting laundry, she’s also dreaming about living on the beach, because she’s a sensible dreamer.
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The Stone Awakened by Judith Sterling (Guardians of Erin, #2) Publication date: December 19th 2018 Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult Synopsis: Since moving to Ireland, Ashling Donoghue has tackled one challenge after another. Now the mystery of her parents’ disappearance seems unsolvable. Are they dead or only missing? No one—not even the godlike Breasals—has a clue. Hope and fear war inside her, but she’s determined to find answers and stay strong for her siblings. Even as she hones newfound powers, her banshee-in-training sister Deirdre needs her support. Ashling could use a little help herself. She’s struggling to navigate her first romance, and while Aengus Breasal stirs her body, mind, and soul, his nemesis Lorcan does too. Both men harbor secrets about her past life as Caer. One has ties to Aoife, the scheming wind demon whose influence is on the rise. As the Stone of Destiny awakens, so does the conflict within. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42733496-the-stone-awakened?ac=1&from_search=true Purchase: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2UGkf7r B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-stone-awakened-judith-sterling/1129823740?ean=2940161662243 The Wild Rose Press https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/6385-the-stone-awakened.html 
AUTHOR BIO:Judith Sterling’s love of history and passion for the paranormal infuse everything she writes. Flight of the Raven, Soul of the Wolf, and Shadow of the Swan are part of her medieval romance series, The Novels of Ravenwood. The Cauldron Stirred and The Stone Awakened are part of her young adult paranormal series, Guardians of Erin. Written under Judith Marshall, her nonfiction books--My Conversations with Angels and Past Lives, Present Stories—have been translated into multiple languages. She has an MA in linguistics and a BA in history, with a minor in British Studies. Born in that sauna called Florida, she craved cooler climes, and once the travel bug bit, she lived in England, Scotland, Sweden, Wisconsin, Virginia, and on the island of Nantucket. She currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts with her husband and their identical twin sons.
Author links: Website: https://judithmarshallauthor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judithsterlingfiction/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16291161.Judith_Sterling Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01MT3KB7L The Wild Rose Press: https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/2212_judith-sterling 
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The Watchers (The Blood Dagger: Volume 2) by Misty Hayes Publication date: December 15th 2018 | Genres: Paranormal, Thriller, Young Adult Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old Corinth Taylor didn’t sign up to become a Watcher—an elite warrior destined to restore balance to the human race—he was chosen. Corinth can barely control his own hormones… much less the deadly blade. And to make matters worse, his best friend, Larna, just so happens to be the very thing he’s supposed to eliminate. But when vampires and slayer find a common enemy, Corinth knows it’s his innate calling to hunt evil down. And evil has a name: Gabriel Stanton. The enigmatic vampire who escaped their capture, has plans for Corinth, Larna, and Alastair… and it’s a threat they’ll never see coming. When the line between good and evil gets crossed, devastating consequences start to happen. As Watcher and vampire worlds collide, Corinth must decide where to place his trust: with his old allies or his killer instincts. An upstart slayer. A clan of vampires. What could go wrong? It’s only the end of the world. The Watchers is the second book in The Blood Dagger series, a high-octane paranormal YA thriller. If you like witty heroines, unconventional relationships, and friendships that can withstand the grave, then you’ll love Misty Hayes’ high-stakes story. Sink your teeth into a fun, fierce vampire series today. Goodreads | ~ Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | 
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Misty has always called Texas home but has a passion for world travel. Before taking up writing, she has had a long career in law enforcement. Besides the self-torture of writing books, she also loves the self-torture of running. Misty is currently working on book three of her young adult trilogy in 'The Blood Dagger' series. The Watchers - Volume 2 will be released in December 2018. When not writing, Misty enjoys reading any books by Jim Butcher, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill (Owen King), and J.K. Rowling. A lot of author's write about pets on their bio's... Misty has a rescue parakeet named Peeta (As in the Hunger Games). Author links: https://twitter.com/@MistyGH_ https://mghayeswriter.wixsite.com/theblooddaggerseries https://www.facebook.com/TheOutcastsTheBloodDaggerSeries/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17426079.Misty_Hayes
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My Brother’s Bride by Rachael Anderson
Abigail Nash leads a lonely existence. Her mother died giving birth to her, her father’s business dealings took him away more often than not, and her ailing great-aunt, unable to provide much in the way of companionship, was a lack-luster guardian at best. So when her dear friends offered to launch her into London society, it appeared Abby’s life was taking a turn for the better, with suitors and social engagements aplenty. When she marries a proclaimed darling of the ton, it seems she will at last settle into the life of her dreams. But appearances aren’t always what they seem, and dreams often become disappointments. Just months into her marriage, Abby finds herself widowed, penniless, increasing, and determined to never hope again. But when her late husband’s brother, the Earl of Brigston, attempts to thaw the numbness surrounding her heart, Abby must decide if she has it in her to risk another chance at happiness, knowing the odds are not in her favor. Get your copy from Amazon Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited 
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I love this story. Abby and Brigston are awesome characters. Their personalities complement each other. I think Rachael rocked it with this story line. I have to admit, this is my most favorite genre. The characters are all well-developed. I was so right there with them feeling their emotions. One minute I was laughing and the next I was crying. This is a great read and I highly recommend it to other readers. I give it a literary rating of 5/5 written by vickie 
I haven’t read a book by Rachael Anderson that I didn’t absolutely love and this awesome book didn’t fail to meet that grade. ~Vicki Enjoyed reading this book. The characters, dialogue, and plotline kept me entertained. Highly recommend this book to those who enjoy clean romances. ~Michele This is the first full-length novel I’ve read by Rachael Anderson, but it definitely won’t be the last. I really enjoyed the story–the writing was really good with no annoying parts or awkwardness, the plot was interesting, the characters were endearing (I loved the banter between Brigtson and Abby!), and this book was just really good. Highly enjoyable. Great choice for those who like clean, well-written Regency romances. ~AE2 This forbidden Regency romance was excellent! Once I started, it was hard—almost impossible—to put down. The characters—Abigail and Brigston—were super well done. I became invested in their lives, their troubles, their hearts really fast, and the author did a superb job of not letting me go. The plot twist was unique. ~Charissa A lovely, well-written story. Highly recommended. ~Linda I always enjoy Ms. Anderson’s books! This one is wonderful, filled with great story and characters. Beautiful story of love, family and forgiveness. ~Nichee I can not praise this author’s books enough. I have loved every single one. I love the characters! I love the development of the romance! I love the story line. I love the fun dialogue. I know when I start one of her books I will have a hard time putting it down until I am done and then I am sad the book is over. I love that each story is unique. ~Nari 
When Brigston entered the kitchen, Abby’s back was partially to him, so she didn’t immediately see him. Her brow was furrowed in concentration as she whipped something in a bowl. She paused to lift the spoon, only to frown at the white liquid dripping from it.
“Are you certain this will thicken into a cream?” she asked. A flash of irritation crossed Monsieur Roch’s face until he spotted Morgan and seemed to think better of it. He managed a patient tone in his accented French. “It takes time, my lady.” Morgan stifled a chuckle as Abby examined another spoonful of the liquid. “I’ve been whipping it for several minutes, but it doesn’t seem even a little thicker to me. Have I forgotten to add something?” “No,” said the cook in clipped tones. Morgan stepped forward and leaned in close. “If your arm is tired—” Abby jumped, and what liquid remained on the spoon splattered across Morgan’s face. She spun around, her eyes growing wide with horror when she saw what she’d done. He wiped a dab from his nose and tasted it. “A little more sugar, perhaps?” “Brigston! I’m so dreadfully sorry.” She dropped the spoon into the bowl and grabbed a rag from a nearby wash basin, dabbing it across his face. “Not that rag!” cried the cook. “It was only just used to mop the floors.” Abby dropped it as though it had burned her, and Morgan tried not to cringe at the thought of filthy water coating his face. Monsieur Roch retrieved a clean rag and held it out to him, appearing apologetic. He flicked another irritated glance at Abby before returning to his work. As Morgan wiped the cream from his face, he wondered what Abby would do or say next. Offer another fumbled apology? Make her excuses and flee? Pretend the incident never happened and return to her labors? He never knew what to expect from her. Her face scarlet, she cleared her throat and lifted her adorably determined chin. “You are most welcome, my lord.” He raised a brow. “For what, my lady?” “I have heard that cream does wonders for one’s complexion, and it seems the rumors are correct. Your skin appears much . . . creamier.” 
Author Rachael Anderson
A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can’t sing, doesn’t dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Newsletter BookBub * Goodreads * Amazon Author Page 
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