Monday, March 30, 2015

Cowboy Heaven by Cheryl Brooks

The Basics:
Cowboy Heaven by Cheryl Brooks
Sourcebook Casablanca
Book One in the Cowboy Heaven series
Erotica
Published March 3, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I'm certainly not adverse to sexy cowboys! 

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Illness

Due to family illnesses finally catching up to me, I've lost my post buffer, and am sick myself now, so the blog will be quiet for a few days while I get back on top of things.

Apologies!  

Next week should feature a pair of book blog tour stops (Wednesday, Friday) as well as three other reviews, so do come back on Monday for new content!

Happy (and hopefully restful!) weekend all!

Drop me a comment below to tell me what you like to read when you're sick.
I've read a few books for review and now I've moved on to Julie Moffett's No One Lives Twice.

Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler

The Basics:
Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense
Book One in the SWAT series
Published January 6, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I've read one of Paige Tyler' books before and quite enjoyed it.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Absolute Beginners by SJ Hooks

Today I'm happy to present Absolute Beginners to you guys. This is a fantastic, sexy debut from SJ Hooks, a Danish author whom I had the pleasure of interviewing - look for that below the break!

Published by Full Fathom Five, Absolute Beginners tells the story of Professor Stephen Worthington, a very proper and old-fashioned academic who teaches English Literature, and his smart, unruly, completely unsuitable student, Julia Wilde. 

Stick around for the full blurb, the interview and my review!

Monday, March 23, 2015

The Witch of Painted Sorrows by M J Rose

The Basics:
The Witch of Painted Sorrows by M J Rose
Atria Books
Book One in The Daughters of La Lune series
Historical Fiction
Published March 17, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I really enjoyed the writing of Rose when I reviewed Collector of Dying Breaths last year.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson

The Basics:
Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson
Intermix
Book One in the In Focus series
Contemporary Romance, LGBT
Published March 17, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I liked the cover, and the blurb.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

The List by Joanna Bolouri

The Basics:
The List by Joanna Bolouri
Quercus
Contemporary Romance
Published January 6, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

It looked very cute.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Slow and Steady Rush by Laura Trentham

The Basics:
Slow and Steady Rush by Laura Trentham
St Martin's Press
Contemporary Romance
Book One in the Falcon Football series
Published March 10, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

New author, new series, librarian main character? I'm in.

Monday, March 16, 2015

Blog Tour: The Trouble with Love by Lauren Layne

Just a head's up: today is a 'two book tours for the price of one' kind of day, so if you haven't yet, please check out Harper Kincaid's Rule Breaker as well!



I'm a fan of Lauren Layne's. There, I've said it. I've been honest. She's got multiple series on the go and I cannot resist checking out each new book with her name on it. The Trouble with Love returns readers to the world of Stiletto magazine in Layne's Sex, Love & Stiletto series. This is the book that we've been waiting for - finally we find out about Emma and Alex! I've got some great information about the book and author, an awesome excerpt, and a giveaway for you!

For other stops on the tour, check out Tasty Book Tours.


Blog Tour: Rule Breaker by Harper Kincaid

Just a head's up: today is a 'two book tours for the price of one' kind of day, so please stick around and check out Lauren Layne's The Trouble with Love!



Rule Breaker, the first book in Harper Kincaid's Break On Through series is a short, sexy read. From Samhain, you know this one has to be hot! Stick with me for an excerpt, a review and giveaway information!

For other stops on the tour, check out Tasty Book Tours.


Friday, March 13, 2015

The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig

The Basics:
The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig
Gallery Books
Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopia
Book One in the Fire Sermon series
Published March 10, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I love the cover, it's so striking.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Breaking Sky by Cori McCarthy

The Basics:
Breaking Sky by Cori McCarthy
Sourcebooks Fire
YA
Published March 3, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

The echoes of Ender's Game drew me in.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Playing Doctor by Kate Allure

The Basics:
Playing Doctor by Kate Allure
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Erotica
Book One in the Meeting Men series
Published January 6, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

It had been a long time since I last read erotica and the doctor theme intrigued me.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Blog Tour: Back in the Game by Lori Wilde



Lori Wilde's new Stardust, Texas series begins with the books-and-baseball themed Back in the Game. This sweet contemporary romance published by Avon features a young woman spreading her wings and a pitcher trying to regain his footing after being knocked on his butt (literally and figuratively). I can't think of a better way to kick-off the baseball season than with this book! 

For other stops on the tour, check out Tasty Book Tours.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Held Against You by Season Vining

The Basics:
Held Against You by Season Vining
St. Martin's Griffin
Contemporary Romance
Published January 13, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I grabbed this one because of the words 'bounty hunter' and the tattoos on the cover. Yup, pretty superficial reasons.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Blitz: Two Truths and a Lie by Ashley Stoyanoff



Today I'm hosting a stop on the Book Blitz for Ashley Stoyanoff's Two Truths and a Lie. This is the first book in the PRG Investigations series, a New Adult/Romance series that I think sounds pretty promising! 

Gates of Thread and Stone by Lori M. Lee

The Basics:
Gates of Thread and Stone by Lori M. Lee
Skyscape
YA Fantasy/Dystopia
Book One in the Gates of Thread and Stone series
Published August 5, 2014
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

The covers for this series blew me away (The Infinite is due to release on March 10th and I'll be reviewing it next week, if all goes according to plan.)

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Kiss Me Hello by Grace Burrowes

The Basics:
Kiss Me Hello by Grace Burrowes
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Contemporary Romance
Book Three in the Sweetest Kisses series
Published March 1, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

I've read Grace Burrowes before, albeit writing historical romance, and enjoyed her work!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Blog Tour: Silk by Chris Karlsen


One of my personal interests is the Victorian period. During my undergrad, I took a course that focused on London during this period, and I read several books that discussed the Ripper case and the public's reception of it, among other things. So when Silk was presented to me with a blurb placing it alongside that case, I was intrigued. 

Come check out Silk by Chris Karlsen with me, and then head over to Reading Addiction Virtual Book Tours to see all the other stops on the tour!

Blog Tour: The Curse Servant by J. P. Sloan


Today I am thrilled to host J.P. Sloan's The Curse Servant, book two in the Dark Choir series. Released on February 26th, 2015, The Curse Servant picks up where The Curse Merchant left off, Dorian now hunting for his own soul. I am always excited to return to urban fantasy, and Sloan's series is remarkably 

Monday, March 2, 2015

Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster


BLITZ!

Today, I'm participating in the spotlight post blitzing for Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster. The book comes out tomorrow, March 3rd, from Sourcebooks Casablanca!

When I was given the opportunity to participate, I was so thrilled because while I haven't read all the books in the series, I've really enjoyed the ones that I have. So much so, that I'm going to have to invest in the entire series in paperback so I can enjoy all the gorgeous covers sitting on my bookshelf.

This steampunk-paranormal romance series has intrigue, action, great love stories, great scheming, lots at stake and is absolutely on my list of favourite romance series. I am sad that Of Silk and Steam is the last book in the series only because it means moving on to new stories (though I'm hoping there's a glimmer of possibility in a second series featuring a younger generation? Maybe? Please?). As it stands, I think this is one of the most satisfying final books of any series that I've read lately. It pulled together all sorts of machinations and plots put into place by earlier books and... well... I've actually got a full review of the book below, so check it out!

Stick with me today because after hitting you with lots of information about the very awesome Of Silk and Steam (including an excerpt) and author Bec McMaster (who I assume is also very awesome because she's written these lovely books), I'm also sharing a giveaway and, care of the publisher, I'll let you know which London Steampunk heroine I would be (based on a cool little quiz they had bloggers take).


Sunday, March 1, 2015

A Little on the Wild Side by Robin Kaye

The Basics:
A Little on the Wild Side by Robin Kaye
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Contemporary Romance
Book Three in the Wild Thing series
Published January 6, 2015
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon Kobo Goodreads

Why I picked up this book:

The cover looks cute, I liked the blurb suggestion of a strong woman getting help and I like the publisher.