Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Hugged By An Angel




Title- Hugged by an Angel
By- Roberta Cappizzi
Publication Date- July 22nd, 2013

Genre- Contemporary Romance 










Blurb-
How can you ever love again when tragedy has crushed your heart?

Kathleen used to love life. She had plans, dreams, and faith in life; but that was before the accident that took it all away from her in an instant. Now that her beloved brother is dead and she's confined to a wheelchair, her future is but a dark cloud hovering above her head. How can she ever find the will to move on and keep living without him? Even the cares of the happy-go-lucky American physiotherapist who's helping her with her rehab therapies are all in vain. Life seems to have lost its meaning, until one night she receives an unexpected celestial visit…

Colin has been working as a physiotherapist in Dublin for almost five years, but he’s never bonded so much with a patient like he is bonding with Kathleen; there's something about those sad blue eyes that makes him want to help her, to take away the pain that reminds him so much of his own. Having lost both his parents in a plane crash when he was only sixteen, Colin knows how it feels to have someone you love taken so abruptly away from you, and he makes it his mission to help Kathleen find her faith in life again. But something changes along the way…

Sometimes love can work miracles. If you believe.

My Review: Never as any book touched me to the core of my soul like Hugged by an Angel did. I fell in love with this story and every character. I cried and laughed and even felt a hug or two of my own. This was a very beautifully written story that as far as I am concerned was meant to touch your soul. Kathleen and Colin are amazing characters that take your breath away and sweep you right along the path that their journey takes them. I have read tons of books but none that have embraced me like this story did. Roberta Capizzi writes such a fabulous breath taking story that will leave you wondering if angels truly do exist.
I could sit here all day and sing the praises of this book to you but I won't as I believe in love at first sight and so should you. So go and get a copy of Hugged by an Angel and find an angel or two of your own.
5/5



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About the Author-
An avid reader since her childhood years and being an only child, Roberta always enjoyed the company of her fictional friends from the children’s books she loved reading, while she dreamed of writing her own stories one day.
It was when she discovered novels by authors Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy in her teenage years that she realized it was time she put down in words the stories she had kept well hidden in her mind until then.
What started as a hobby, soon turned into a real passion and a way of life, until she could no longer keep the stories to herself, and decided to get over her fears and share them with the world.
Roberta lives in Italy, but her dream is to move out of her country and live either in a thatched cottage in the Irish countryside or in a country house with a swing on the back porch, somewhere in the United States, where she would love to spend her days writing novels as a full-time job, and maybe one day even get as far as writing a screenplay for a movie.

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Monday, September 9, 2013

Indie Credible Tour Stop Featuring Mike Hartner

Hey Today I have the pleasure of taking part in Indie Credible event featuring Indie author Mike Hartner. I have decided to give you a look see into Mike's book I Walter and give you a little back round about Mike himself. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Here is a link to some more Indie Credible author events http://wp.me/p2v3VX-Xc.


Meet author Mike Hartner





    Mike Hartner (1965-) was born in Florida and lives in British Columbia with his family.   He is a husband, father, geek (ret.), educator, and patriot. His interests include: Skiing, surfing, scuba diving, writing, soccer, and cheerleading his son's teams.
    Genealogy led him to writing, and writing led him to  I, Walter. I, Walter is the first in a series of books that will end in present day. 


I also had the pleasure of reading his book I, Walter and would like to share that with you to give all of you a little taste of Mike and his creation.







Title: I, Walter
Author: Mike Hartner
Genre: Romance / Historical Fiction
Pages: 224











Book Synopsis: 

Walter Crofter was born into Elizabethan England. In a country and a time where favor and politics were both deadly, can an honest boy stay true to himself? Especially given his family background? I, Walter is the first in a series of books in a saga which will span continents and time to arrive in present day North America. Each in the series will be connected, though that connection may not be obvious for several more books. It's almost like looking at a menorah (sic).. Many lines, seemingly individual, connect to center at different points.

My Review: This story begins being narrated By Walter Crofter a 67 year old who had Malaria in 16th century England. The narration is beautifully done it will have you laughing and maybe even a tear or will be shed. 
I felt as though I was walking the streets and living in this story. Every possible sense that my body has was in high definition while reading I, Walter. From the cobblestone streets to the salty sea air every detail  was one magical journey through the portal of another time and place making you feel as though you never want to leave. This story literally comes to life on the pages and with each turn of the page you are drawn in deeper making your experience more life like.
Mike Hartner does an amazingly wonderful job in creating a beautifully creative written story that will most definitely wanting more. As I clutch the book to my chest felling as though I have been transported through a magnificent journey I desperately hope there is more to come from this series that will move me as much as I, Walter has!  
5/5

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Finding Kia Blog Tour Stop

Book Name: Finding Kia
Author: Airicka Phoenix
Publisher: Fire & Ash Publishing
Release date: August 20, 2013
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance

Warnings: Language. Sexual Content. (16+)
Formats: e-book, paperback









Finding Kia Synopsis

“Maybe you should avoid me tonight.”
His arm slipped around my waist and I was drawn into his chest. “If I only have this one night with you, the last thing I’m going to do is stay away.”
Kia Valentines had always accepted the fact that she was a nerd, a nobody. It was a badge she wore with honor, until the day she saved Claudia DeLorenzo’s life and lost herself.
When offered the chance to shed her identity for a single night, Kia never believed it would change her life. It was one night. It meant nothing, or it shouldn't have. But that single night turned out to be her undoing when she finds passion in the arms of the one person she can never have.
Adam Chaves was more than just a gorgeous face, he made her laugh, but more importantly, when he looked at her, she felt like the most beautiful girl on earth. But Adam has no idea that Kia was the girl behind the mask and Kia has no intention of telling him. But a secret can only be kept if no one else knows about it. Claudia knows and she wants something Kia isn't willing to give in order to keep it.
Will Kia succumb? And just how far is Claudia willing to go to get what she wants?

My Review:  Finding Kia what an amazing book. I connected with the main character Kia Valentines on more levels then I thought possible. I devoured the book in about an hours time. I found myself wanting to punch Claudia in the face and to make all the wrongs right for Kia. I remember the terribleness that comes along with being a teenager and in high school. Adam is right in the middle of a tug of war game that Claudia starts and leaves for Kia to clean up. I just hope when it is all said and done Kia is the victor in this game because for Kia it isn't a game it's life. Can't wait for the next one.
5/5
Excert:

Then he was in front of me, trapping me between him and the counter. He braced his hands on either side of my hips, locking me in place.
“You look different,” he mused, face inches from mine, his breath smelling of mint.
“I… I’m not wearing my glasses,” I croaked, barely breathing.
His eyes narrowed. His hand lifted. His fingers glided through the strands falling over my eyes, sweeping them aside. “Your hair’s different.”
“Just my hair?”
His gaze dropped over my face, stopping at my lips. “I don’t know. You've always been beaut—”


Author Bio
Airicka Phoenix is the best-selling author of The Touch Saga, Games of Fire and Octavian's Undoing with short stories in Whispered Beginnings: A Clever Fiction Anthology and Midnight Surrender Anthology. She also writes adult paranormal & contemporary romance under her alter ego, Morgana Phoenix.

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Friday, September 6, 2013

The Man Without Rules Book Blast



The Man Without Rules
Without Rules Series # 1
By- Tyffani Clark Kemp
Genre-Erotica
Publication Date-September 5th, 2013



Sebastian Boa is "The Man Without Rules." Rules just don't apply to him. When he meets Mariss Red one night at one of his night clubs, he sets his sights on her and makes a play. But Mariss is married and she has no desire to lose what she loves for a one night stand. The harder Sebastian tries the more Mariss refuses and he realizes that his feelings for her may be deeper than he ever thought possible for a man like him. And he finds himself changing to be worthy of the one woman who has ever told him no.







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The Frost Series Tour




Book Info-
Title- First Frost
Series-The Frost Series Book # 1
By-Liz DeJesus
Publication Date- June 22, 2012

Published By- Musa Publishing









 Blurb-
Fairytales aren't real…yeah…that’s exactly what Bianca thought. She was wrong.

For generations, the Frost family has run the Museum of Magical and Rare Artifacts, handing down guardianship from mother to daughter, always keeping their secrets to “family only.”

Gathered within museum’s walls is a collection dedicated to the Grimm fairy tales and to the rare items the family has acquired: Cinderella’s glass slipper, Snow White’s poisoned apple, the evil queen’s magic mirror, Sleeping Beauty’s enchanted spinning wheel…

Seventeen-year-old Bianca Frost wants none of it, dreaming instead of a career in art or photography or…well, anything except working in the family’s museum. She knows the items in the glass display cases are fakes because, of course, magic doesn't really exist.

She’s about to find out how wrong she is.

My Review: Wow what whirlwind of a story! I want more! When I started reading First Frost I never dreamed that it would turn into one kick butt of a story. I was totally surprised by the way this story unfolded with each and every page. Bianca Frost is one exceptional 17 year old that has no idea how special she really is. The secrets that come to light and the twist on the fairy tales sent me into a spiral I never wanted to stop. This is a magnificent start to The Frost Series I hope the rest are just as magical! 
5/5


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Book Info-
Title-Glass Frost
Series- The Frost Series Book # 2
By- Liz DeJesus
Publication Date- July 19th, 2013
Published By- Musa Publishing









Blurb-
When joined together, Cinderella's slippers grant the wearer her heart's desire. But whose wish will be granted?

When Cinderella’s glass slipper is stolen, Queen Felicia sends her faithful steward Terrance to the real world to retrieve his love and witch-in-training, Bianca Frost. The power of the glass slipper, when paired with its mate, and in the wrong hands, could ruin the peace of Everafter. Bianca must gather every bit of magic she has learned in the past few weeks to find the slipper and protect her new love. Together, Bianca, Ming, Prince Ferdinand, and Terrance venture deep into the heart of Everafter to seek clues as to who has stolen the slipper and why. Along the way, they uncover what happened to the Seven Dwarves after Snow White married the prince, but also learn the awful risk of tampering with black magic and the high price that must be paid for magic, even when used for good.

Bianca and Terrance’s relationship is put to the test. Through the pain of suffering and loss, Bianca must determine if following her gallant boyfriend into his faraway world is in fact her heart's desire.

My Review: Liz Dejesus can put a spin on my fairy tales any time she wants if they are always going to be this much fun. Magical doesn't even begin to describe Glass Frost. If you are looking for the Disney version of your favorites here then you will most definitely be disappointed because this second book in the Frost Series is far from them. I believe my mind warped on the fairy tales I grew up knowing and I like it. Bianca is starting to realize just how special and important she is when she gets summoned to appear before Queen Felicia. After taking the plunge into Everafter again Bianca discovers there is so much more at steak than ever before. I am so completely fighting to hold back and not give these stories away to you. I am positive that you should go and discover what is waiting in Everafter for you. 
5/5

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About the Author-
Liz DeJesus was born on the tiny island of Puerto Rico. She is a novelist and a poet. She has been writing for as long as she was capable of holding a pen. She is the author of the novel Nina (Blu Phi'er Publishing, October 2007), The Jackets (Arte Publico Press, March 31st 2011) First Frost (Musa Publishing, June 22nd 2012) and Glass Frost (Musa Publishing, COMING SOON).
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She is also a member of The Written Remains Writers Guild http://www.writtenremains.org/.
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Liz is currently working on a new novel.

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