Posts Categorized: Book Spotlight

Feb 04 2015

Rodin's Lover by Heather Webb – Spotlight

Please join Heather Webb as she tours the blogosphere with HF Virtual Book Tours for Rodin’s Lover, from January 19-February 13.

Publication Date: January 27, 2015
Plume
Formats: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 320

Genre: Historical Fiction

A mesmerizing tale of art and passion in Belle Époque France.

As a woman, aspiring sculptor Camille Claudel has plenty of critics, especially her ultra-traditional mother. But when Auguste Rodin makes Camille his apprentice—and his muse—their passion inspires groundbreaking works. Yet, Camille’s success is overshadowed by her lover’s rising star, and her obsessions cross the line into madness.

Rodin’s Lover brings to life the volatile love affair between one of the era’s greatest artists and a woman entwined in a tragic dilemma she cannot escape.

Advanced Praise …

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Dec 17 2014

Eight Nights with a Hero – Boxed Set Featuring Misty Evans + Giveaway

Eight Nights with a Hero
Limited Time Boxed Set

Authors: Dee J. Adams, Chris Almeida & Cecilia Aubrey, Carolyn Crane, Misty Evans, Adrienne Giordano, Stacy Green, Katie Reus and Joan Swan
Publisher: Éire Publishing, LLC
Release Date: December 16, 2014
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Website: http://eightnightswithahero.eirepublishing.com/

Book Summary:

Cold Nights, Hot Heroes, and Eight Deadly Secrets…

Snuggle up to 8 riveting Romantic Suspense stories involving 8 Hot Heroes from all walks of life who will do anything to protect those they love.

PLEASE NOTE: This box set will be available only through January 31, 2015!

Dee J. Adams, Award Winning Author
IMMINENT …

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Dec 14 2014

The Daughter Claus by D. Thrush – Excerpt

Title: The Daughter Claus

Author: D. Thrush

“Get in the mood for the holidays with this fun story for adults of all ages. Tina Claus has Daddy issues but takes over Christmas when Santa wants to retire and Nick, Jr. rejects his legacy so he can be a rock star. Now she has to deal with belligerent reindeer, a long distance relationship, an old boyfriend, her best friend’s drama and too many Peppermintinis at the Pub. Humor, romance, girl power and a little Christmas magic make this story a must for your holiday reading!”

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Dec 13 2014

One Day This Will All Make Sense by Katie Jansson Shahin – Excerpt

One Day This Will All Make Sense by Katie Jansson Shahin

In the almost three years since Emma, Human Resource professional by trade and writer at heart, moved to Los Angeles from Sweden it has been anything but smooth sailing. When she was offered a new job Emma thought she had finally found the security she’d been looking for since moving to the city of her dreams.

The bliss is short-lived as Emma struggles to adjust in her new role and environment. She fails to learn how to play by the unwritten rules and office politics of corporate America, leaving her defenseless against a new boss who soon makes it clear that he wants her gone. After having put her writing …

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Nov 23 2014

Man Law by Adrienne Giordano – Spotlight

Man Law by Adrienne Giordano
Private Protectors Book 2

Security Consultant Vic Andrews lives by his Man Laws:

Never mess with your best friend’s sister
Never get caught
Never get attached

But he can’t deny his irresistible attraction to Gina Delgado, a young widow with three kids and plenty of strings attached. Even so, having a physical relationship doesn’t mean they’re “in a relationship.”
Gina lost her husband to tragedy; she is not getting emotionally involved with another man in a dangerous profession. Sleeping with Vic is just stress relief.

Until one of Vic’s assignments goes wrong and the target selects Gina and her kids for revenge. There’s nothing Vic won’t do to protect Gina and the children–the family he realizes, too late, he wants. He’ll accomplish …

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Nov 14 2014

The Women of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem – Julie Frayn

The Women of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem
Click the banner to see a list of all the tour stops!

Julie Frayn

Julie Frayn pens award-winning novels and short stories that pack a punch. And a few stabs. She has published three novels and two short, short story collections. Her work has won two gold medals in the 2013 Authorsdb cover contest, and the Books and Pals 2014 Readers’ Choice award for women’s fiction.

A bean counter by day, Julie revels in the written word. When she is not working or writing, she spends as much time as possible with her two children (grown adults, really), while they still think she’s cool.

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Nov 07 2014

Blond Cargo by John Lansing – Showcase + Giveaway

Blond Cargo
by John Lansing
Visiting with the Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tour Company
Book Blast on October 7th
on Tour at October 8 – November 30, 2014

Book Details:

Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Series: Jack Bertolino, 2nd
* Blond Cargo does include some graphic violence.
Published by: Karen Hunter
Publication Date: 10/20/2014
Number of Pages: 320
ISBN: 9781476795515
Purchase Links:

Synopsis:

“A pulse-pounding thriller with a charming protagonist” (Kirkus Reviews), this gripping ebook continues the story that began in The Devil’s Necktie.

Jack Bertolino’s son, Chris, was the victim of a brutal murder attempt and Vincent Cardona, a mafia boss, provided information that …

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Oct 29 2014

Jack Templar and the Lord of the Werewolves by Jeff Gunhus – Excerpt + Giveaway

Tour Schedule

Jack Templar and the Lord of the Werewolves

Fresh from confronting the Lord of the Vampires in the limestone catacombs beneath Paris, Jack Templar faces his toughest challenge yet as he searches for the next Jerusalem Stone, this one being held by the Lord of the Werewolves.

But the narrow escape from the vampire lair came at a great cost and Eva battles to survive the new vampire blood in her veins. The only chance to help Eva is to continue their quest and find the Jerusalem Stones. Reuniting the Stones will not only stop Ren Lucre’s coming war against mankind, but also transform Eva back into her human self.

From the ruins of ancient Delhi …

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Sep 28 2014

My Viking Vampire by Krystal Shannan – Spotlight + Giveaway

My Viking Vampire by Krystal Shannan
Sanctuary, Texas

Bailey Ross’ world is crumbling around her. Her abusive ex, a human, is closing in on her again, and to make matters worse, a new enemy, a djinn, is stalking her. This supernatural being takes great pleasure in human pain, something Bailey has in excess thanks to her ex. If she’s caught by either, she’s as good as dead.

Backed into a corner and desperate to escape, she does something she swore wouldn’t ever be possible again –trusting a man. And he’s a vampire.

Protection via the sexy vampire Erick Thorson may prove to be a little more than she bargained for. Sparks fly between them and she finds herself agreeing to more than just …

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Sep 17 2014

Jungle Heat by Sarah Mäkelä – Excerpt + Giveaway

Jungle Heat by Sarah Mäkelä
Amazon Chronicles, Book 1
Genre: Shifter Romance
Publisher: Kissa Press LLC
Date of Publication: September 17, 2014

An Amazon Princess and a weretiger must find love enough to heal their peoples’ painful history.

The Amazon Rainforest still contains a few secrets. One of these secrets is a hidden village of women whose history is filled with the horror of conquering men.

Adara Rukan, princess of the Amazons, ventures away from her village to find something waiting for her. Andrei “Rei” Makarov is a weretiger and a biologist on assignment. Can Rei and Adara find love enough to bridge their two separate worlds?

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