Giveaway and Book Review of Hollywood Ever After

Giveaway and Book Review of Hollywood Ever After

Sponsored by Bewitching Book Tours

Hollywood Ever After

By Sasha Summers

Inkspell Publishing

Release Date July 14, 2012

She wasn’t meant for movie stars, Hollywood, or happy endings. And then she met him.

Blurb:

Happy Endings are for fairy tales. Or the movies. Not for real life. At least, not Claire’s life. Even though she’s starting over, she knows better than to want too much this time. But when she falls, literally, into the strong arms of Hollywood’s ‘it’ boy Josh Wiley, Claire’s in for some surprises. 

Her plans for rest and relaxation are forgotten as one incredible night with Josh becomes two… 

And her heart begins to want him as much as her body. Will two kids, one bastard ex-husband, and Josh’s juggernaut career mean the end of their affair? 

Or can Claire find her happy ending after all?

InkSpell Publishing Link to pre-order:

http://www.inkspellpublishing.com/store.html

About the Author:

Sasha Summers is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, history, romance, and travel. She writes both lyrical romantic fantasy and contemporary romance. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She's been writing ever since. 

She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she's doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.

Contacts:

Website/Blog: www.sashasummers.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/sashawrites

Facebook Author Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sasha-Summers/213036208773108

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5759214.Sasha_Summers

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sashasummers/

Book Review:

 

Giveaway and Book Review of Hollywood Ever After

Sponsored by Bewitching Book Tours

Hollywood Ever After

By Sasha Summers

Inkspell Publishing

Release Date July 14, 2012

She wasn’t meant for movie stars, Hollywood, or happy endings. And then she met him.

Blurb:

Happy Endings are for fairy tales. Or the movies. Not for real life. At least, not Claire’s life. Even though she’s starting over, she knows better than to want too much this time. But when she falls, literally, into the strong arms of Hollywood’s ‘it’ boy Josh Wiley, Claire’s in for some surprises. 

Her plans for rest and relaxation are forgotten as one incredible night with Josh becomes two… 

And her heart begins to want him as much as her body. Will two kids, one bastard ex-husband, and Josh’s juggernaut career mean the end of their affair? 

Or can Claire find her happy ending after all?

InkSpell Publishing Link to pre-order:

http://www.inkspellpublishing.com/store.html

About the Author:

Sasha Summers is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, history, romance, and travel. She writes both lyrical romantic fantasy and contemporary romance. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She's been writing ever since. 

She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she's doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.

Contacts:

Website/Blog: www.sashasummers.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/sashawrites

Facebook Author Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sasha-Summers/213036208773108

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5759214.Sasha_Summers

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sashasummers/

Book Review:

            I like Claire; I think we would be friends.  I love that this book is about her being a survivor and taking her life into her own hands… even if it is reluctantly and with a good deal of prodding.

            The book is also terribly romantic.  The plot is somewhat redundant to romance books, but in a sweet way… and after all don’t we read romance novels for that the guy gets the girl, says all the right things, and they overcome all odds to find happily ever after together?  Hollywood Ever After gives us all those things set against the backdrop of the glamour of Hollywood, stars, sunshine, shopping, and the beach.  What a perfect setting for love.

            I give this book 4 out of 5 clouds.

This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.

This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.

Tour Wide Giveaway:

 2 autographed paperback copies of the book with bookmarks, pins, and magnets

 1 custom charm bracelet with charms special to the book (and book swag)

 2 $10 Amazon gift cards

 a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Book Review of Faerie Cake Dead

Book Review of Faerie Cake Dead Sponsored by Innovative Book Tours

Blurb : 

 
 Tea, trust and trouble collide at Faerie Cake Junction. When divorcee, Luna Devere, owner of Faerie Cake Junction, meets general contractor, Devin Radford, chaos reigns. Devin instantly wreaks romantic havoc in Luna's life after she finds a corpse sitting in her tea shop as though awaiting service. The shop is surrounded by faeries who have befriended Luna. They know who left the dead man, but they aren't sharing. The sheriff is convinced Luna is daft and that she's the culprit. Devin wonders just how odd Luna is...even though he's drawn to her. And, Luna's ex-husband tries to incriminate her for reasons and purposes of his own. Will Luna survive? Only the faeries know.

About the Author:

JM Griffin grew up in the Maine countryside. Inspired by the Nancy Drew mysteries, JM wrote her first story at age twelve.

With 5 books written and more in the works, JM's first book in the Vinnie Esposito series published in February of 2009. The first and second Vinnie Esposito novels have been re-released through Lachesis Publishing. The third novel in the series, Dead Wrong, was released in ebook format in October 2010, and in paperback in April 2011. Stay tuned for more of the Vinnie Esposito series.

In addition to the Esposito series, JM has written a mystery featuring faeries, pixies, murder, tea and cupcakes. Lyrical Press, Inc. presented the ebook on August 16th of 2010. The paper edition was released in June 2011 and is available at www.amazon.com.

Murder on Spy Glass Lane, a novel filled with the antics of Sarah McDougall, a psychic artist, her Bassett hound Sparky, and their swashbuckling pirate-like neighbor was published as an ebook in January 2012. The paper version of this book will be available January 1, 2012 on http://tinyurl.com/82rs8s7.

JM and her husband John reside with two crazy cats who rule the roost in New England. Their home is surrounded by a forest, a nearby reservoir and natures creatures.

Book Review:

            Would you believe someone if they told you they could see Fairies?  Would you think they were up to something if dead bodies kept showing up at their home/business?  If all these things happened would you propose to someone you just me?  I’m not sure I would, but that’s what happens in this book.

            Such a cute book.  I loved how the relationship between Luna and Devin developed.  It was fabulous how Devin stood up for Luna against her ex-husband even when he wasn’t really sure about her.

            I give this book 4.5 out of 5 clouds.

This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.

Interview with Kay Jaybee author of The Perfect Submissive

Dear Kay Jaybee, I appreciate your taking the time to visit with us today.

1.          What character was your favorite to write for in this story? Why?

That’s a really tricky question, for I became quite attached to all the characters in The Perfect Submissive- even the domineering Mrs Peters. However, I think my favourite has to be Jess Sanders, the brand new member of staff at the Fables Hotel. When the novel begins, Jess has no idea that the hotel’s fifth floor is kept exclusively for adult entertainment purposes- and that her new boss Mrs Peters, had designs on turning her into a submissive on the hotel’s payroll.

I enjoyed the challenge of turning Jess from a shy young admin clerk, who’s hardly had a sex life at all, into a sexually experienced submissive, with a growing hidden resolve that keeps her going through whatever is thrown at her. I loved watching Jess develop as she slowly accepted that Mrs Peters might be right - she could well be the perfect candidate for the Fables Hotel’s submissive assistant.

2.          Which was your favorite scene to write?

My favourite scene as a writer appears in Chapter 3. The artist, Sam Wheeler has been staying at the hotel, and has prickled the curiosity of both Mrs Peters professional and personal nature. Having cajoled him into staying a little longer at the hotel with the suggestion of some erotic fun, Mrs Peters takes unexpected control of Sam in the confines of the staff lift- and before he has really registered the situation, she has him naked, handcuffed, and at her delicious mercy...

3.          What was the hardest thing about writing this story?

Some of the scenes in the novel have the characters placed in interesting and unusual physical positions- especially towards the end of the book (I am not saying how!). The hardest thing was to make sure that the images inside my head translated to the page clearly enough for the reader to visualise them as well I did.

4.          What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

I guess my main quirk is that I write all my stories, be they short tales, novella’s, or novel’s, by hand first with my faithful ballpoint pen, into one of my vast collection of notebooks. Only when a story or chapter is complete, do I type it onto my laptop; editing as I go.

5.          Where do you find your Inspirations?

My inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere. A story idea can be sparked by a sound, a smell, an overheard conversation, or simply a picture or quote. In the case of The Perfect Submissive, my imagination was sparked by wondering what lay behind the doors of a very ordinary looking business hotel I saw from my train window as I travelled to London a few years ago.  Needless to say, my mind didn’t stop at considering the hotel guest’s meals, meetings, and sleeping quarters!

6.          Please let readers know where they can connect with you and purchase your books...  Anything additional you want to share with the readers?

If your readers would like to catch up with me anytime, I have a website which holds information about all of my work, including The Perfect Submissive, (in both its paperback and e- formats). I can also be contacted via Twitter and Facebook- the links for which can also be found on my website- www.kayjaybee.me.uk

Here’s my shortened biography, to give you a brief idea of some of the stories I’ve written...

Kay Jaybee wrote the novels The Perfect Submissive (Xcite 2012), and Not Her Type: Erotic Adventures with a Delivery Man (OCPress, 2011). She’s also written the anthologies Yes Ma’am (Xcite e-books, 2011), Quick Kink One and Quick Kink Two (Xcite e-books, 2010), and The Collector (Austin & Macauley, 2008). Kay has had over 60 short stories published by Cleis Press (inc. Best of Best Women’s Erotica 2, Best Women’s Erotica 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012; Best Bondage 2012, Sweet Love, Smooth, Gotta Have It, Sweet Confessions), Black Lace (Sexy Little Numbers), Mammoth (The Mammoth Book of Lesbian Erotica), Xcite (inc.Ultimate Sin, Boy Fun, Power Play, Threesomes, Finger Music), Penguin (Oysters and Chocolate; Erotic Stories of Every Flavor), Seal (Oysters and Chocolate; Nice Girls, Naughty Sex),and Sweetmeats Press (Immoral Views.

I am also delighted to be able to let you know that later this year my next novel, Making Him Wait (Sweetmeats Press, 2012), will be published! Keep an eye on my web site for further details.

Thanks ever so much for letting me visit you here today! x

Thank you so much for chatting with us today.  Please feel free to answers as many questions as you feel would give my readers the best picture of you and your book.

Book Review of The Evelyn Project

Book Review of The Evelyn Project

Sponsored by Pump Up Your Book 
Virtual Book Tours 

Book: The Evelyn Project   

Author:  Kfir Luzzatto 

Tour Dates : July 2 thru August 31^st

Blurb : 

A loving father's cry for help gets into the wrong hands, and a hundred years later things get out of control. Evelyn's father did everything in his power to save his dying daughter, black magic included. But when a century later his plea for help gets into the wrong hands, all hell breaks loose. Caught in the slippery battlefield between the Vatican and a cult that wants to change the past, a young Italian professor and a beautiful French actress are too busy running away from murder and conspiracy to let physical attraction develop into love. And it further complicates things when Her Majesty's Secret Service decides to take an interest in what everyone else is doing to pull some strings of its own. Love that lasts through the veils of time, a mystery, and a race to end a conspiracy, "The Evelyn Project" is a story that will stir both your heart and your intellect.

About the Author:

Kfir Luzzatto was born and raised in Italy, and moved to Israel as a teenager. He acquired the love for the English language from his father, a former U.S. soldier, a voracious reader and a prolific writer.  Kfir has a PhD in chemical engineering and works as a patent attorney.

He lives in Omer, Israel, with his full-time partner, Esther, their four children, Michal, Lilach, Tamar and Yonatan, and the dog Elvis. He has won numerous awards for his writing.

Contacts:

Author’s Website:  http://kfirluzzatto.com

Purchase Book:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Evelyn-Project-Kfir-Luzzatto/dp/1938212002/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340396712&sr=1-1&keywords=the+evelyn+project

SMASHWORDS: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/147400

Twitter: @KfirLuzzatto                                     

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kfir.luzzatto

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/155767.Kfir_Luzzatto

Book Review:

            I loved the improbable idea that is the basis for this story.  The idea that you could change the past in the current time by following certain steps as foretold by a seer or witch is fascinating.

            The story is well written, humorous, suspenseful, and exciting.  I enjoyed seeing what happened at each step.  I recommend this book.

            I give this book 4 out of 5 clouds.

This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.

Review of The Reluctant Matchmaker

Book Review of The Reluctant Matchmaker

Sponsored by Virtual Book Tours

File Size: 565 KB

Print Length: 321 pages

Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0758258852

Publisher: Kensington Books (June 26, 2012)

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.

Language: English

ASIN: B00746P0NU

Blurb : 

  In her thought-provoking, uplifting new novel, Shobhan Bantwal vividly blends the nuances of contemporary Indian-American culture with an unconventional romance. . .

At thirty-one, Meena Shenoy has a fulfilling career at a New Jersey high-tech firm. Not that it impresses her mother and aunts, who make dire predictions about her ticking biological clock. Men are drawn to Meena's dainty looks and she dates regularly, but hasn't met someone who really intrigues her. Someone professional, ambitious, confident, caring. Someone like her new boss, Prajay Nayak.  

Just as Meena's thoughts turn to romance, Prajay makes an astonishing request. He wants her to craft a personal ad that will help him find a suitable wife: a statuesque, sophisticated Indian-American woman who will complement his striking height.

Despite her attraction to Prajay and the complications of balancing work and her "marriage consultant" role, Meena can't refuse the generous fee. And as her family is thrown into turmoil by her brother's relationship with a Muslim woman, Meena comes to surprising realizations about love, tradition, and the sacrifices she will--and won't--make for the sake of both. 

  

About the Author:

Award-winning author Shobhan Bantwal calls her brand of fiction "Bollywood in a Book," romantic, colorful, action-packed tales, rich with elements of Indian culture - stories that both entertain and educate. To date, she has six novels published by Kensington Books and one anthology. Her debut book, The Dowry Bride, won The Golden Leaf Award in 2008. The Unexpected Son won the National Indie Excellence Award in 2012. Her short stories have won awards and honors in various fiction contests.

All her novels will soon become available in India and the Indian sub-continent since an Indian publisher has bought the rights recently.

Visit her website at www.shobhanbantwal.com and her Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ShobhanBantwal.author

 

Tour Host:                                          Date of review:                       (GP)Guest Post, (I)Interview, 

                                                                                                                    or(G)Giveaway                     

Mindy Books, Books,& More Books   Aug. 2                                   None

Chantale Geeky Girl Reviews                Aug. 3                                   None

Pamela (Mason) Thoughts in Progress   Aug. 6                                   G & I Aug 14 (I Done)

Joy Story                            Aug.7                      G & I Aug. 8

Drey's Library                      Aug. 9                     G & I Aug. 10

Leah Amused by Books                        Aug. 10                                 None

Kari From the TBR Pile                        Aug. 13                                 None

Lexie Poisoned Rationality                    Aug. 14                                 I  Aug. 15

Meg A Bookish Affair                          Aug. 16                                 G &I  Aug. 17 (I Done)

Alysia Mocha Girls Read                      Aug. 20                                 None

Farrah The Book Faery         Aug 24                     G & I Aug. 21

Crystal My Reading Room               Aug 22                                   None

Nicole About Town                             Aug. 24                                  I Aug. 23

Book Review:

            This book is set on the Eastern Coast of the United States within the Hindi culture, generally Indian (as in from India).  I have a brother in law who is Indian and have had two foreign exchange students from Pakistan, so I have quite a bit of knowledge about the culture.  However, this book does a great job of explaining the culture especially the concept of arranged marriages and marrying within your caste. 

            Not only does the book explain talk about cultural issues, but it is also a charming story.  I love the exploration of the struggle first generation American children have in the pull between their traditional culture their parents still honor and the American ways they have been raised in.

            I totally enjoyed this story.  I give this book 5 out of 5 clouds.

This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.

Book Review of 29 ½ Reasons

Book Review of 29 ½ Reasons Sponsored by Innovative Book Tours

Blurb : 

 



When Rose reports for Fenton County jury duty she figures she’s lucky to get out of a morning working at the DMV. Instead, despite a disastrous encounter with the new assistant district attorney, Mason Deveraux, she’s picked as a juror on a murder case. As the trial progresses, she realizes an ominous vision she had in the men’s restroom proves the defendant is innocent. And there’s not a cotton picking thing she can do about it.

Or is there?

As if things weren’t bad enough, Rose’s older sister Violet is going through a mid-life crisis. Violet insists that Rose stop seeing her sexy new boyfriend, Arkansas state detective Joe Simmons and date other men. Rose is done letting people boss her around, but she can’t commit to Joe either. Still, Rose isn’t about to let the best thing in her life slip away.

About the Author:

Denise Grover Swank lives in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She has six children, three dogs, and an overactive imagination. She can be found dancing in her kitchen with her children, reading or writing her next book. You will rarely find her cleaning.

Denise is the author of the bestselling urban fantasy series, The Chosen. You can find out more about Denise and her other books at www.denisegroverswank.com or email her at denisegroverswank@gmail.com

Contacts:

Amazon code Kindle:

Amazon Code Print Book:

Denise Grover Swank  Online:

Website  http://www.denisegroverswank.com/

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/deniseswank

Goodread  http://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=Denise+Grover+Swank

Book Review:

            Sigh!! I love a good love story, and this was a good love story.  I especially like the 29 reasons Rose should move to live with Joe.  I want someone to write a list for me ;) .  (Although I can’t complain, my Business Manager husband wrote me a poem).

            This story is delightful, enjoyable, funny (love the snarky comments between Rose and Mason), sad, tense (it is also a mystery), funny again (love the next door neighbor), and sexy.  I give this story 4 out of 5 clouds.

This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.