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archive: 2017

Review: The Red by Tiffany Reisz

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The Red by Tiffany Reisz | Rating: ★★★★☆ “Do anything you must, but keep me forever.” As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.For quite some time, I've heard about Tiffany Reisz and her prowess when it comes to...

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Cover Reveal: Sure Thing by Jana Aston

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Good morning, readers! Today is the day. Sure Thing officially has a cover and it's oh-so-dreamy! Is your romantic heart going wild, like mine? I'm stoked to be able to share the cover reveal with you all today and can't wait to hear what you guys think. When I first heard about Sure Thing by Jana Aston I just knew I had to--ahem--get...

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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Emerge, The Captive by Melissa A. Craven

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Fans of YA and Urban Fantasy rejoice! Melissa A. Craven returned to Emerge on August 28th 2017, with its next installment Emerge: The Captive. It's bound to be just as suspenseful as its title hints it to be. I'm so excited to celebrate the release of this book with longtime fans and new alike! Emerge: The Captive promises to be full of action,...

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Review: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

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Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas | Rating: ★★★★☆ There had never been any line between them, only his own stupid fear and pride. Because from the moment he'd pulled her out of that mine in Endovier and she had set those eyes upon him, still fierce despite a year in hell, he'd been walking toward this, walking to her. So Chaol...

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Release Week Blitz: Zero Repeat Forever by Gabrielle Prendergast

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Looking for a thrilling new read to start your September off right? You're in luck! I am so excited that ZERO REPEAT FOREVER by Gabrielle Prendergast is available now and that I get to share the news! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book be sure to check out all the details below.  To sweeten the deal, his blitz also includes...

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Picture This! A Throwback: Gossip Girl: The Carlyles and Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar

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The ultimate throwback. Once a Gossip Girl, always a Gossip Girl. The ultimate throwback. Once a Gossip Girl, always a Gossip Girl. ...

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Cover Reveal: Chasing Ella by Jillian Quinn

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Do you love romance? Fairy-tales? Or in particular... true Cinderella stories?  Did you answer yes? Then set your calendars to September 27th, 2017, for Chasing Ella by the wonderful Jillian Quinn! "Every Princess needs a Prince Charming..." really sets up the mood!  I'm so excited to share this gorgeous cover reveal with you guys--one things for sure: I'm definitely going to be picking...

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Release Day Review: The Dazzling Heights by Katharine McGee

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The Dazzling Heights by Katharine McGee | Rating: ★★★★★ As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via Edelweiss by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Happy release day to The Dazzling Heights--one of my most anticipated reads of 2017 and at the tip top of my list...

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Review: The Last Piece of My Heart by Paige Toon

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 The Last Piece of My Heart by Paige Toon | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5 stars)   As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. This was my very first Paige Toon novel and I'm so very glad I picked it...

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Review: The Truth We Bury by Barbara Taylor Sissel

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The Truth We Bury by Barbara Taylor Sissel | Rating: ★★★☆☆ As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Although it has its rough patches and a lack of unpredictable revelations, The Truth We Bury was a very compelling...

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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Must Love More Kilts by Angela Quarles

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  If "What if your husband turns out to be the man sent to kill your ancestor?" doesn't intrigue you, then I don't know what will. Angela Quarles' sweeping tale of romance and time-travel will surely captivate a specific audience (you're already listing one massive comparison, aren't you?) once they read a brief summary of Must Love More Kilts. August 29th, 2017 (or...

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Review: Damaged Like Us by Krista and Becca Ritchie

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Damaged Like Us by Krista and Becca Ritchie | Rating: ★★★★☆ "I hoped for someone who wasn't afraid to put me in my place, someone who made me feel human. I hoped for someone who could be strong so I could be vulnerable, but still never make me feel weak or less than. I hoped for trust and understanding and an innate love...

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Review: Beneath the Surface by Sibel Hodge

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Beneath the Surface by Sibel Hodge | Rating: ★★★★★ As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. I'm consistently impressed with every novel I have picked up by Sibel Hodge. Each time I check out a book penned by...

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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Swim by M.E. Rhines

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Mermaids are so in right now!  (Were they ever really 'out'?)  No-one knows that better than M.E. Rhines, who's latest dive into Mermaid Royalty comes front and center with Swim. If you're like me, you're a massive fan of fantasy. Fairy-tales are always a perk in literally any story--Rhines has concocted an intriguing mix of genre and is sure to captivate her target...

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Review: The Drowning King by Emily Holleman

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  The Drowning King by Emily Holleman | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5) As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. (3.5* stars)When Emily Holleman first released Cleopatra's Shadows and the galley found its way to my mail box, I just...

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Book Blitz + Giveaway: Undressed (The Men of West Beach, #1) by Kimberly Derting

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Looking for a steamy new read to pick up where your summer left off? Undressed (The Men of West Beach, #1--out August 27th, 2017) will surely quench your thirst. Autumn may be fast on its way but this new release by Kimberly Derting will surely heat up your day/night. Join me in celebrating the release of this can't-miss contemporary! I know I'm excited. ...

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Review: Bridges by Maria Murnane

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Bridges by Maria Murnane | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5) As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.Who's a big old sucker for novels based around female friendships? T H I S  L A D Y.  I'm waving my hands around...

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Review: Archie Archives, The Double Date and Other Stories

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Archie Archives: The Double Date and Other Stories by Harry Sahle (Contributor), Ed Goggin, Bill Vigoda, Various (Illustrations) | Rating:  ★★★☆☆ (3.5) As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via Edelweiss by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Nostalgia, I'm ready for you! A blast from the...

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Review: American Gods by Neil Gaiman

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American Gods by Neil Gaiman | Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5) “People believe, thought Shadow. It's what people do. They believe, and then they do not take responsibility for their beliefs; they conjure things, and do not trust the conjuration. People populate the darkness; with ghosts, with gods, with electrons, with tales. People imagine, and people believe; and it is that rock solid belief, that...

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Release Week Blitz + Giveaway: Allerleirauh by Chantal Gadoury

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I am so excited that ALLERLEIRAUH by Chantal Gadoury is available now and that I get to share the news! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author Chantal Gadoury, be sure to check out all the details below. This blitz also includes a giveaway for a paperback of the book or an eBook courtesy of The Parliament House and...

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Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5) “You could rattle the stars," she whispered. "You could do anything, if only you dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scares you most.” I should clarify right off the bat that I didn't hate Throne of Glass at all. If I am honest, it was compelling enough to...

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Review: Victoria by Daisy Goodwin

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Victoria by Daisy Goodwin | Rating: ★★★★★ “I was so happy … before.’  ‘I find that happiness can always be recollected in tranquillity, Ma’am,’ said Melbourne.  Victoria put her hands down and looked up at him, her pale blue eyes searching his face. ‘You were happy too?’ When Melbourne spoke, it was in the voice not of the urbane Prime Minister, but of...

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Review: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas | Rating: ★★★★★ “I would have waited five hundred more years for you. A thousand years. And if this was all the time we were allowed to have... the wait was worth it.” You know when you read a series that is just so consistently good you have a bloody book hangover for...

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Review: Nerve by Jeanne Ryan

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Nerve by Jeanne Ryan | Rating: ★★★☆☆ I wasn't sure I was going to like Nerve all that much. I had the same feeling when it came to my approaching the film adaptation of the same name. Perhaps this is why I found Jeanne Ryan's story to be both thrilling and entertaining--I wasn't sure what to expect. Both are exceptionally different yet undeniably...

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Review: Alex and Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz

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Alex and Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz | Rating: ★★★★☆ Melissa de la Cruz has been one of the most consistent names on my shelves. From my early days of reading every Gossip Girl style series I could find, she has pretty much owned my heart in a way that other authors couldn't. The one thing that de la Cruz did in...

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Release Week Blitz + Giveaway: The Hummingbird Heart by A.G. Howard

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I am so excited that THE HUMMINGBIRD HEART by A.G. Howard is available now and that I get to share the news! For those who are fans of richly drawn Gothic fiction--A.G. Howard is the ULTIMATE go-to author for you. If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author A.G. Howard, be sure to check out all the details below. The...

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Instagram Roundup: July 2017

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July is typically reserved for the red, white and blue here in the states. I like to refer to it as "That month where my hillbilly neighbors are always loud, drunk and blowing off fireworks" aka the number one most stressful months for my dogs. I was pretty much over the month before it even began and spent most of it comforting one...

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