Friday, October 7, 2016

Promo Blitz: All About Hope by Ashley Erin



Contemporary Romance
Date Published: September 13, 2016

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Friends with benefits.

Toe curling, ecstasy inducing, and completely secret.

Alex and Lia succumb to their scorching attraction, striking a deal of no-strings sex. Neither of them want a commitment, both of them are unable to stop the sparks from flying when they’re together.

Feelings develop, old fears surface and sex is no longer enough.

Will a glimmering sense of hope allow them to let go of the past, or will their secret blow up, leaving them shattered?


** All About Hope is a standalone novel intended for mature audiences due to coarse language and sexual content **


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Published: March 2015

Emma is broken inside. After tragedy strikes she returns to her childhood home in hopes to heal her heart. Reconnecting with old family friends, Emma is unprepared for the way her long lost friend, Dane, makes her feel. Emma fights the attraction, but Dane is a man impossible to resist. What she doesn’t expect is for Dane to pursue her with a determination that makes her resolve waver. His ability to calm the storm that rages inside her and the way he makes her pulse race is a dangerous combination. She is risking everything. Can Emma set aside her fears and give Dane a chance? Her walls will break, her heart will be tested and she will never be the same.


 About the Author

Ashley Erin lives in Alberta, Canada where winter and summer compete to take over. She wears flip flops as soon as it’s above freezing, because her hatred of socks outweighs her dislike of snow. Her boyfriend stays with her despite a penchant for adopting rescued cats and dogs without permission. Their two dogs and four cats are spoiled rotten. When Ashley isn’t writing, she is reading or working with horses.

Ashley is a self-published author of contemporary and new adult romance. Follow her on Facebook to keep up with her current and upcoming releases.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Spotlight on Jamela

Kidnapped in Love by Jamela



Book Description: 

What would you do if you were kidnapped and held for months? How would you cope and what would you do to survive? Trisha normally wouldn't have found herself in a situation like this. However, she stepped out of her comfort zone and did something she did not want to do, to please James. Was he worth it? Trisha has a thriving business and two small children. How will her family be affected? Will her children remember her?
The circumstances take an unexpected turn for all involved. The kidnapper and the husband are in for a surprise when the police get involved. Who will suffer for their actions? Will Trisha get back to her children Mary and Eddie and her loving husband, James? This twist is a shocker for all involved!



Kidnapped in Love 2: Backfire by Jamela


Book Description:

Trisha has dealt with the death of her husband and being kidnapped by a man she thought was her friend. Her life is good, now. She and her children are happy after losing James. She can finally breathe again. She is not afraid of anyone hurting her and all of her problems have been solved. She is a successful business owner and she is living her dream life. No more being guarded.

So, she lets the wall she built fall down and falls in love with the man of her dreams. It was unforeseen, to say the least. Derrick is a young handsome driven man who has known Trisha for several years. He knows what he wants and will not stop until he gets it. Trisha is the goal. She is living a fairytale life. She has it all; great family, career, money and everything a family oriented woman could possibly want. Life is better than good, it’s great!

But, things are not always what they seem. Trisha will do anything to protect the children she loves and the life she has built. Who wouldn’t? But she has skeletons in her closet which threaten the happiness of her world and entire family. Will she end up paying for past sins, real or imagined? Will her children suffer? Or will Trisha come out on top, again?
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As Trisha starts the car, Derrick reads the emails on his phone. He tells Trisha where they are going and she squeals with delight as she drives. “Trisha, I saw the doctor this morning.”

                “Oh, I didn’t know you had an appointment. What is wrong, is your back still bothering you?”

                “No, my back is fine as long as I take the pain medication. I went to a specialist. He is the doctor that treats patients with Alport Syndrome.” Derrick confesses.

                Trisha is shocked at this news and pulls over into a parking lot. “Derrick, what are you talking about? Did you go to find a doctor for Sidney?”

                “No, I did not go to find a doctor for Sidney. I went to my doctor. I have Alport Syndrome, Trisha. I’ve been seeing the same specialist for a while.”


                “Wait, you mean you have the same illness Sidney has?! Why didn’t you tell me Derrick?” Trisha says squirming in her seat.

                “Because I did not want to scare you away. I am so in love with you and I have been for a long time, even before I said anything to you. I didn’t want to see this reaction from you because I do not want to lose you, Trisha. My intentions were good. I’m sorry.” He says and lowers his head.

                “Derrick. You know how much I love you. I have completely changed my life because you mean the world to me. But, we had a conversation the other day about secrets. What do you think this is? How could you keep this from me? I mean, chances are it would not have mattered, the same way it doesn’t matter right now.”

                “Okay, if it doesn’t matter, then why are you so upset?”

                “Derrick, I’m upset because you did not have enough faith in me to realize that I would still be by your side. I’m just disappointed.” Trisha says and bursts into tears.

                Immediately Derrick reaches over to comfort her. After all, that has been his job for a few years now and it is a hard habit to break. He thinks about the situation and tries to look at it from Trisha’s point of view. He realizes that she has a good point. He could and should have come clean earlier.


Author Bio:

I've always loved reading and writing short stories so I write what I see. My hubby calls me a "lover of words".

Jamela/Ms. J has been writing for 35+ plus years. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia Metro with her musician/videographer husband. She reads almost anything and writes mainly fiction. She dabbles in poetry, prose and other non-fiction works. She has been published in regional magazines and newsletters. She released a medical book on Multiple Sclerosis in 2012. Her collection of short stories which focuses on women surviving relationships, And I Trusted You was released in 2013. She released a 2nd edition of What Is This World Coming To? (a collection of YA sci-fi short stories) in 2014. In 2014 she also released Kidnapped in Love, Because I Love You, Unknown Factor and Run Trilogy. She enjoys, reading, singing and obviously, writing. Ms. J believes everything good will take hard work and is worth having, especially if it benefits others.

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Monday, October 3, 2016

Book Review: True Blue Cowboy Christmas by Nicole Helm

True Blue Cowboy Christmas by Nicole Helm



Publisher & Release: Sourcebooks Casablanca, October 4, 2016

Time and setting: Present Day, Blessings, Georgia

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length:  352 Pages

Heat Level: 1 Flame

Rating: 5 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

BIG SKY CHRISTMAS

Thack Lane has his hands full. For the past seven years, he's been struggling to move on from his wife's tragic death and raise a daughter all by his lonesome. He doesn't have time for himself, much less a cheerful new neighbor with a smile that can light up the ranch.
Christmas spirit? Bah, humbug.
With Christmas right around the corner, Summer Shaw is searching for somewhere to belong. When her neighbor's young daughter takes a shine to her, she is thrilled. But Thack is something else altogether. He's got walls around his heart that no amount of holiday wishes can scale. Yet as joy comes creeping back to the lonely homestead, Summer and Thack may just find their happily ever after before the last of the Christmas miracles are through...

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Nicole Helm is a new-to-me author. When I received an offer to read True Blue Cowboy Christmas via Net-Galley in exchange for an honest review, I read the book description and since it sounded like a sweet, heart-warming Christmas romance with the bonus of a child as part of the story, I eagerly accepted. I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful tale.

Summer Shaw longs to be fully accepted by her new-found family, but she still feels apart from them, not due to them, though. She still hears her reprobate mother’s voice in her head telling her she is worthless.

Thack Lane lost his wife but gained a beautiful daughter. He’s determined to shelter her from anything that could harm her whether emotionally or physically to the point he is stifling her. When she wonders from his property and discovers Summer’s Fairy-tale caravan, his father takes matters into his own hands and hires Summer to cook and take care of Kate.

As Thack gets to know Summer, he starts to question his life and his daughter’s, could she be the light in his life and his daughter’s, they both desperately desire?

True Blue Cowboy Christmas is a thoroughly enjoyable Christmas story. It’s emotionally-charged with unforgettable characters. The pacing of the story kept me engaged from the first page to the last. The plot is believable and well-thought out.

Summer’s character gained my empathy from the first page even though I didn’t learn her background until later in the story. Her tender caring of the sweet little girl stole my heart. Her interactions with her family and with Thack’s father touched my heart and at times brought tears to my eyes.

Thack is a troubled hero, and I always love a wounded soul. His integrity is unquestioned from the first scene he’s in and only goes stronger as the story progresses. He’s so determined to fulfill his dying wife’s request and never forget her sacrifice. I could actually feel his struggle between his growing love for Summer and his desire to stay true to his late wife’s memory.

The chemistry between Summer and Thack is so sweet and innocent, so different than what I expected in a cowboy romance, but no less desirable. It’s not often in romances today unless they are inspirational to find that. Now don’t misunderstand, there is plenty of sexual tension between them from their first meeting.

If you’re looking for a Christmas tale with a moving love story, one that will leave you sighing with a big smile on your face when they achieve their happy ending, then you will love True Blue Cowboy Christmas as much as I did. In fact, I enjoyed this book so much that I have already downloaded the first two books in this series. Happy reading!




Saturday, October 1, 2016


Seed of Satan by Simon Laffy



Publisher & Release: ACM Retro Limited, October 1, 2016

Time and setting: World War I, England & Germany

Genre: Historical Romance

Length:  146 Pages

Rating: 3.5 Gold Crowns

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Deep in the heart of the Kaiser's Reich, scientists work desperately to produce a form of germ warfare that could provide the elusive breakthrough on the Western Front, thereby bringing ultimate victory to the Central Powers. One young Englishman is willing to risk his all to prevent them from succeeding.

Seed of Satan is an examination of human identity during World War One. Spanning three decades at the turn of the twentieth century, it questions the notions of honour and betrayal, of nation and family.

Identical twins, William and Michael, are born to an English aristocratic mother and a Prussian diplomatic father. Their mother tragically dies during childbirth, leaving them to be raised in Germany by their father. However, he reluctantly agrees for the boys to visit their English relatives every summer throughout their childhood.

The twins hold a divided loyalty to their father, who clearly favours William. The onset of war in Europe causes an ever-widening rift between them and eventually they enter the conflict on opposing sides. As their family is split asunder, they are cast as modern warriors, struggling to adapt to the new, industrialized ways of waging war.

In parallel, Karl Hans Ziegler is an obsessive young scientist who hears voices in his head. They are the masters of Science, telling him secrets that will aid his progress in devising new weapons in germ warfare. From his 'angels', he learns how civilization not only provided new environments for humanity, but also the breeding grounds from which disease has plagued our species throughout the centuries. They also teach him about the evolution of microbes and how they perfected the mechanisms by which to invade their hosts.

Throughout the actual fighting, the story focuses specifically on the air campaign and the way that ordinary civilians became legitimate targets of war. It highlights the bravery of the twins through their exploits as aerial combatants. Meanwhile, it reveals how scientists and laboratory technicians made rapid progress in sinister new ways of killing: mechanical, chemical and biological.

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Hmm, I have mixed feeling with this one. While there are no doubt nail-biting, heart-racing moments, at other times the writing becomes quite clinical when describing the scientific aspects of this story.

The story line follows identical twins from their birth to what they suffer due to the ravishes of the Great War. While at times, I found their stories fascinating, I did not like what happens to them. I know I am being vague, but I do not want to give anything away.


All in all, I did enjoy Seed Satan and I'm glad I had the opportunity to read this. Thanks to the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Anyone who finds novels about the Great War, then they will enjoy Seed of Satan. I know this is a shorter review than I normally write, but this book is quite different from my usual selection for my reading enjoyment. Happy reading!





Friday, September 30, 2016

Book Review: Saving Jake by Sharon Sala

Saving Jake by Sharon Sala



Publisher & Release: Sourcebooks Casablanca, October 4, 2016

Time and setting: Present Day, Blessings, Georgia

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length:  320 Pages

Heat Level: 2 Flames

Rating: 4.25 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

There is always hope

After eight years in the Marines, Jacob Lorde returns to Blessings, Georgia, with no plans other than to hole up in his empty house and heal what's left of his soul. But with a charming next door neighbor and a town full of friendly people, keeping to himself is easier said than done.

As long as you can come home

Laurel Payne understands far too well what Jake is going through, after witnessing her late husband experience similar problems. She's in no hurry to jump into another relationship with a complicated guy, but their attraction is undeniable-and perhaps exactly what both of them need.

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This is the first book I have read by Sharon Sala, and I quite enjoyed Saving Jake. I always enjoy romances with ex-military men who usually have trouble adjusting to civilian life, especially if they experienced the ravishes of war, so when I received a request for the publisher via Net-Galley to read in exchange for an honest review, I eagerly accepted.

Jacob Lorde has returned to Blessings, Georgia after the end of his military career when he stepped on an IED which changed his life. When a delightful little girl shows up at his home, he is enchanted and soon becomes just as enchanted with her mother.

Laurel Payne is a widow. Her husband came back from the war, but could not leave the nightmares behind, and took his life in a most horrendous way. His family blames her for their son’s death. She has not had an easy time of it with her young daughter, Bonnie, to raise.

While the last thing Laurel wants is to become involved with another man suffering from PTSD, she finds herself drawn to her new neighbor, and Bonnie is determined to have him in her life. Can she chance a relationship with Jacob, or should she play it safe?

Saving Jake is a story of overcoming adversity and taking a second chance at love. It’s a story of family and community. The pacing is steady and the romance slowly grows between these two emotionally scarred people.

Laurel gained my sympathy early on. She is a devoted mother, willing to make sacrifices to ensure the safety and well-being of her adorable little girl, Bonnie.  She is dedicated to her parents and her community. I loved how she eventually opens up to Jacob and lets him in.

I always love a tortured soul, and Jake is definitely that. Not only does he have physical impediments, he suffers from PTSD and tremendous guilt over losing several of his fellow soldiers. He shows a great deal of courage and determination to get on with his life. He is so tender and caring to Bonnie, and he quite stole my heart from the start and held it through the end.


If you are looking for a romance with a bit more substance, then you will enjoy Saving Jake as much as I did. The characters are great, especially the little girl, Bonnie. While at times I did struggle with so many characters having POV, it did add an interesting twist to the story. Happy reading!