Hi guys! We have Mia Kerick stopping by today with her new release The Weekend Bucket List, we have a great excerpt and a fantastic $15 Amazon GC giveaway so check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~
The Weekend Bucket List
by
Mia Kerick
High school seniors Cady LaBrie and Cooper Murphy have yet to set one toe out of line—they’ve never stayed out all night or snuck into a movie, never gotten drunk or gone skinny-dipping. But they have each other, forty-eight hours before graduation, and a Weekend Bucket List.
There’s a lot riding on this one weekend, especially since Cady and Cooper have yet to admit, much less resolve, their confounding feelings for one another—feelings that prove even more difficult to discern when genial high school dropout Eli Stanley joins their epic adventure. But as the trio ticks through their bucket list, the questions they face shift toward something new: Must friendship play second fiddle to romance? Or can it be the ultimate prize?
Blurb:The sequel to “Go Your Own Way”: As Will’s concerns about college and his future with Lennox beyond high school begin to surface, Lennox struggles to settle at Will’s house with Ben Osborne’s impending return home. But when Lennox has another violent encounter at his motel room, the Osbornes are forced to reevaluate their understanding of each other and themselves .
Review: Oh WOW (and I rarely say wow!!) this book was even more amazing than the first one! Seriously, this book had it all! A complex, beautiful, compelling story; quality writing that kept me glued to my IPad; amazing characters that are strong, flawed, vulnerable and well developed; I could go on and on, but then this review will never end.
Will and Lennox are teenagers since this book picked up pretty much where Go Your Own Way left off, but there are plenty of steamy moments and a lot of sex. If you don’t like YA books for the lack of steam, have no fear; Will and Lennox are both slightly childish AND very mature for their age. This weird combo makes them real and very relatable and it helped me understand and connect with them both.
Lennox is still dealing with the effects of his awful childhood, but with Will’s support and love he comes out of his shell; he’s still prickly and uses vulgar language to stop people from seeing the real Lennox, but he’s also maturing and gaining confidence and self-esteem. I loved how Will and his parents, along with their friends, help Lennox realize his self- worth and believe he can be more than just a juvie kid with no future.
There are 4 POVs in this book: Will’s, Lennox’s, Ben’s (Will’s father) and Karen’s (Will’s stepmother); I usually can’t stand books with multiple points of view because they’re distracting and take the focus away from the main characters. This time I thought that by introducing Ben and Karen’s POVs Riley showed us that adults have room for personal growth as well, and we can always continue to mature regardless of our age. Ben went from hating Lennox and thinking of him as a piece of trash to appreciating and admiring him; being possessive of Will only made things tense between them and Ben learned that Will’s judgement wasn’t wrong despite his young age.
I loved everything about this book, but I have to admit I’m scared of reading the next book; Will and Lennox will be going to college in different cities and I’m scared to death of what trials they’re going to go through. Please let it be no cheating!!!!
Hi guys, we have Amy Stilgenbauer popping in today with her new F/F release Sideshow, we have a short interview with Amy, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Sideshow
by
Amy Stilgenbauer
Abby Amaro wants to sing at La Scala Opera House, but she’s a good girl, and in 1957 good girls get married. Still, when she receives her first marriage proposal, she freezes, knowing the way her suitor makes her feel bodes trouble. When he won’t take no for an answer, she flees, joining up with a traveling carnival.
Thanks to a burlesque trapeze artist and the world’s saddest clown, Abby bides her time and fits in until she can rejoin the world she knows. She doesn’t expect a sideshow strongwoman named Suprema, who captures her imagination. As the carnival makes its way across the Midwest, Abby learns much more than she had ever imagined—about herself, about her identity, and, most importantly, about love.
Hi guys we have Lilah Suzanne popping in today with the tour for her newest F/F release Burning Tracks, we have a short post where Lilah lets us check out her playlist, we have a great excerpt and a brilliant giveaway, so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Burning Tracks
(Spotlight 02)
by
Lilah Suzanne
In the sequel to Broken Records, Gwen Pasternak has it all: a job she loves as a celebrity stylist and a beautiful wife, Flora. But as her excitement in working with country music superstar Clementine Campbell grows, Gwen second-guesses her quiet domestic bliss. Meanwhile, her business partner, Nico Takahashi and his partner, reformed bad-boy musician Grady Dawson, face uncertainties of their own.
Title: Daniel & Erik’s Super Fab Ultimate Wedding Checklist
Series: N/A
Author: K.E. Belledonne
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novel (200 pages)
Publisher: Interlude Press (23 June 2016)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: When Daniel gets caught up in the demands of a cheeky wedding planning app, his ance Erik grows frustrated with his preoccupation with adhering to heterosexual traditions. Will Daniel’s groomzilla ways give them the wedding of their dreams, or ultimately lead to their relationship’s demise?
Review: This was my first time reading a KE Belledonne book – and I have to say I was completely blown away by the awesomeness of both the story and the writing.
The title says it all – Daniel and Erik, a young couple who have been dating for a few years, are now getting ready to plan their super awesome wedding. The story in itself is quite simple. We get to read how the guys met and their life dating. It isn’t super romantic by any means but it is literally just two guys living a life and trying to become a cohesive couple.
Daniel is down to earth, though he has always dreamed of planning his own wedding. Whereas Erik is a rather deep-thinking academic type who seems like the kind of guy that would let the world pass him if it didn’t interest him. Together they are wonderful and though I loved Daniel more than Erik (he did piss me off a couple times) Daniel is the kind of guy that steps out of his shell when in the presence of the man he loves.
Towards the end we did get an injection of drama. Up until that point it was a real humorous look at how a stupid app and expectations from what we see in magazines, etc. can really become a head fuck if you try to conform. This was one of those times where I found myself feeling sympathy for Daniel and mentally yelling at Erik that he needs to get his shit together and try when it came to his relationship with Daniel. Daniel, after downloading a wedding app becomes overcome and I couldn’t help but think that perhaps Erik needed to intervene before things went to shit.
While I relate to Erik, the whole academic thing and not really completely into planning parties, I did want to hit him on the head. In fact, he did the one thing that academics tend to do when a job offer comes their way and why some academics are completely miserable because they don’t do the whole work-life balance right. I felt sorry for Daniel at that point and I was really annoyed with Erik.
But in the end it’s all good, there is a HEA and it is then that Erik does show, albeit in passing, that he actually did pay attention at some important details when their wedding plans were destroying their relationship.
Hi guys, we have Zane Riley popping in today with his new release With or Without You, we have a great guest post, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
With or Without You
(Sequel to ‘Go Your Own Way’)
by
Zane Riley
In the much-anticipated sequel to Go Your Own Way, high school seniors Lennox McAvoy and Will Osborne pick up right where they left off—navigating the tumultuous waters of a new relationship and dealing with Will’s disapproving father.
When a violent incident forces Lennox to give up his independent ways, he must come to terms with his past just as Will is grappling with his future. As Will’s college plans become reality, will Lennox have the courage to go after the opportunities he doesn’t think he deserves?
Hi guys, we have Pene Henson popping in today with the tour for her new release Into The Blue, we have a short interview with Pene, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway! So enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Into The Blue
by
Pene Henson
Tai Talagi and Ollie Birkstrom have been inseparable since they met as kids surfing the North Shore. Now they live with their best friends in a pulled-together family, sharing life and the saltwater in their veins. Tai’s spent years setting aside his feelings for Ollie, but when Ollie’s pro surfing aspirations come to fruition, their steady world shifts. Is the relationship worth risking everything for a chance at something terrifying and beautiful and altogether new?
Hi guys, we have K.E. Belledonne stopping by with her new release Daniel & Erik’s Super Fab Ultimate Wedding Check List, we have a quicky interview with K.E., we have a great excerpt and there’s a fantastic giveaway. So peeps, enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Daniel & Erik’s Super Fab Ultimate Wedding Checklist
by
K.E. Belledonne
When Daniel gets caught up in the demands of a cheeky wedding planning app, his fiancé Erik grows frustrated with his preoccupation with adhering to heterosexual traditions. Will Daniel’s groomzilla ways give them the wedding of their dreams, or ultimately lead to their relationship’s demise?
Hi guys, we have Kitty Stephens stopping by today with the tour for her debut release Set Me Free, we have a short interview with Kitty, we have a great excerpt and there’s also a brilliant giveaway so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Set Me Free
by
Kitty Stephens
When an affluent college-bound boy falls for a young artist, he must choose between the life that’s been mapped out for him and the chance at true love.
Aaron Ledbetter’s future has been planned out for him since before he was born. Each year, the Ledbetter family vacation on Tybee Island gives Aaron a chance to briefly free himself from his family’s expectations. When he meets Jonas “Lucky” Luckett, a caricature artist in town with the traveling carnival, he must choose between the life that’s been mapped out for him and the chance at true love.
Hi guys, we have Michelle Osgood popping in with her debut F/F novel The Better To Kiss You With, we have a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Cat’s review, so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
The Better To Kiss You With
by
Michelle Osgood
Deanna, the moderator for Wolf’s Run, an online werewolf role-playing game, wanders the local forest with her dog Arthur and daydreams about Jaime, the attractive, enigmatic woman who lives upstairs. When threats from an antagonistic player escalate, Deanna wonders if her job could be riskier than she’d ever imagined—and if her new girlfriend knows more about this community than she had realized.
Blurb: Deanna, the moderator for Wolf’s Run, an online werewolf role-playing game, wanders the local forest with her dog Arthur and daydreams about Jaime, the attractive, enigmatic woman who lives upstairs. When threats from an antagonistic player escalate, Deanna wonders if her job could be riskier than she’d ever imagined—and if her new girlfriend knows more about this community than she had realized
Review: The Better To Kiss You with is a fun story bringing the world of gaming and reality into real life for Deanna, a moderator of a Role-playing game called Wolf’s Run. She finds herself stalked by an irate rogue werewolf and a new girlfriend with a secret.
I loved this story. It is unique. There are intriguing characters, some mystery, romance and a touch of humor. Everything I look for in a love story.
I am not a gamer, but I found the storyline easy to follow and fascinating. I loved both Jamie and Deanna and also Deanna’s best friend, Nathan. He added the color and humor to the story. And I cannot forget Arthur. Who doesn’t like a cute, furry friend?
If you like F/F romance, Dogs, Roleplay gaming, A sweet, sexy romance, and werewolves, this is for you!
Blurb: The Los Angeles music scene has not been kind to Devon Caelin. He struggles to fit in and has a streak of bad luck the length of the Sunset Strip. One rare rainy night, he drowns his sorrows from bar-to-bar, until he stumbles into an alley club called Céilí. He discovers that its home to a small community of mystical people making their way in the human world, and that he found it only because he is Fae himself. With mentoring from the pub’s proprietor, Eldan—a powerful Fae Lord protecting his kind in the city—Devon unearths his past and discovers his magical abilities.
His life appears to be back on track—until a member of the Faerie Court is murdered and the secret of their world is threatened to be revealed…
Review: I really enjoyed this story about a down on his luck musician, Devon, who goes to bar to drown his sorrows so to speak. He discovers a community he never knew existed and in the process finds out who he really is.
Eldan runs Céilí.What made his character so great is he was made up of several layers. Not one or two but many. He was intriguing, quirky at times yet serious.
I was amazed at times that Devon did not know who he truly was but at the same time I understood. Both Eldan and Devon seemed so right for each other.
Great read.
The entire story draws you in slowly as the story progresses. It was well written and holds your attention from start to finish.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Hi peeps, we have Lynn Charles popping in with her new release Black Dust, we have a great guest poat, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Black Dust
by
Lynn Charles
Fifteen years after a tragic car crash claimed a friend’s life and permanently injures his then-boyfriend, Broadway musician Tobias Spence reconnects with his former love. As Emmett and Tobias explore their renewed relationship, the two men face old hurts and the new challenges of a long-distance romance. Will Tobias lose his second chance at love to the ghosts he can’t seem to put to rest?
Hi guys, we have F.T. Lukens popping in today with her new release The Star Host, this is a great science fiction story and F.T. is sharing an excerpt so you can check it out for yourself, so enjoy the post! <3 ~Pixie~
The Star Host
by
F.T. Lukens
Ren grew up listening to his mother tell stories about the Star Hosts – a mythical group of people possessed by the power of the stars. The stories were the most exciting part of Ren’s life, and he often dreamed about leaving his backwater planet and finding his place among the neighboring drifts. When Ren is captured by soldiers and taken from his home, he must remain inconspicuous while plotting his escape. It’s a challenge since the general of the Baron’s army is convinced Ren is something out of one of his mother’s stories.
Ren finds companionship in the occupant of the cell next to his, a drifter named Asher. A member of the Phoenix Corps, Asher is mysterious, charming, and exactly the person Ren needs to anchor him as his sudden technopathic ability threatens to consume him. Ren doesn’t mean to become attached, but after a daring escape, a trek across the planet, and an eventful ride on a merchant ship, Asher is the only thing that reminds Ren of home. Together, they must warn the drifts of the Baron’s plans, master Ren’s growing power, and try to save their friends while navigating the growing attraction between them.
Blurb: Ren grew up listening to his mother tell stories about the Star Hosts – a mythical group of people possessed by the power of the stars. The stories were the most exciting part of Ren’s life, and he often dreamed about leaving his backwater planet and finding his place among the neighboring drifts.
When Ren is captured by soldiers and taken from his home, he must remain inconspicuous while plotting his escape. It’s a challenge since the general of the Baron’s army is convinced Ren is something out of one of his mother’s stories.
He finds companionship in the occupant of the cell next to his, a drifter named Asher. A member of the Phoenix Corps, Asher is mysterious, charming, and exactly the person Ren needs to anchor him as his sudden technopathic ability threatens to consume him. Ren doesn’t mean to become attached, but after a daring escape, a trek across the planet and an eventful ride on a merchant ship,
Asher is the only thing that reminds Ren of home. Together, they must warn the drifts of the Baron’s plans, master Ren’s growing power, and try to save their friends while navigating the growing attraction between them.
Review: Wow, just wow. I loved this book. Filled with mystery, adventure, secrets and drama this story takes you on a journey that may or may not end in tragedy. A Baron who takes people from villages for power, invades Ren’s village. In an attempt to keep his younger brother from being taken he diverts their attention to himself.
I seriously hated the soldiers. They were brutes that did not care about the captives in any way. Ren is isolated from everyone in his group. In a cell next to his he meets Asher, an ex-military man. The two grow closer as the story progresses. Ren is very powerful in his own right as he has a piece of a star inside him. But he can be dangerous if in the wrong hands of someone who controls him.
I really felt bad for Ren as he witnessed his friend’s treatment or demise. No one should have to go through that. Some scenes were horrifying and left me in a state of shock while others made me angry on behalf of the way the victims were treated.
This was a riveting story that holds the reader spellbound until the very end. I really liked this world. It was full of danger and uncertainty as to the end results.
Great read.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Hi guys we have Moriah Gemel stopping by today with the tour to her new release Céilí, we have a short interview with Moriah, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Céilí
by
Moriah Gemel
The Los Angeles music scene has not been kind to Devon Caelin. He struggles to fit in and has a streak of bad luck the length of the Sunset Strip. One rare rainy night, he drowns his sorrows from bar-to-bar, until he stumbles into an alley club called Céilí. He discovers that it’s home to a small community of mystical people making their way in the human world, and that he found it only because he is Fae himself. With mentoring from the pub’s proprietor, Eldan—a powerful Fae Lord protecting his kind in the city—Devon unearths his past and discovers his magical abilities. His life appears to be back on track—until a member of the Faerie Court is murdered and the secret of their world is threatened to be revealed.
Title: Speakeasy Series: N/A Author: Suzy Ingold Genre: Historical (Prohibition era) Length: 244 pages Publisher: Interlude Press (February 18th 2016) Heat Level: Low (no sex) Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts Blurb: In the height of the Prohibition era, recent Yale graduate Heath Johnson falls for Art, the proprietor of a unique speakeasy tucked away beneath the streets of Manhattan where men are free to explore their sexuality. When Art’s sanctuary is raided, Heath is forced to choose between love and the structured life his parents planned for him.
ISBN: 1941530699
Product Link: http://amzn.to/1TCdqyl
Reviewer: Cat
Review: Heath has just graduated Yale. His parents have his life planned. They want him to work for his father and get married and have children to carry on their name. They even have a sweet girl they like chosen for him. They are giving him a choice of his job, but he has to choose after the summer.
His friend Frankie takes him out to celebrate his birthday. He thinks he has found a place perfect for Heath. It is a speakeasy for like-minded men like Heath. Though Frankie brought him there to meet up with Heaths college crush Julian, Heath quickly fell for the owner. In a time of prohibition and when it’s dangerous for gay men can have this relationship last or will Heath chooses to follow his parent’s wishes.
Speakeasy a beautifully written story of the prohibition eras which is my favorite historical period. Suzy Ingold does an excellent job giving the book that nostalgic feel. Speakeasy is character driven as we follow Heath through his summer and his decisions. It’s very clean with no sex, but a beautiful, bittersweet romance with a satisfying ending.
If you like the 1920 prohibition era, coming of age, new adult, clean stories, I think you will like this one! * I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Hi guys, we have Suzy Ingold popping in with her new release Speakeasy, we have a short interview with Suzey, a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Cat’s review so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Speakeasy
by
Suzey Ingold
In the height of the Prohibition era, recent Yale graduate Heath Johnson falls for Art, the proprietor of a unique speakeasy tucked away beneath the streets of Manhattan where men are free to explore their sexuality. When Art’s sanctuary is raided, Heath is forced to choose between love and the structured life his parents planned for him.
Hi guys, we have Alysia Constantine stopping by today with her debut novel Sweet, we have a short interview with Alysia, a great excerpt and a brilliant giveaway, so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Sweet
by
Alysia Constantine
Not every love story is a romance novel.
For Jules Burns, a lonely baker, it is the memory of his deceased husband, Andy. For Teddy Flores, a numbed-to-the-world accountant who accidentally stumbles into his bakery, it is a voyage of discovery into his deep connections to pleasure, to the world, and to his own heart.
Alysia Constantine’s Sweet is also the story of how we tell stories—of what we expect and need from a love story. The narrator is on to you, Reader, and wants to give you a love story that doesn’t always fit the bill. There are ghosts to exorcise, and jobs and money to worry about. Sweet is a love story, but it also reminds us that love is never quite what we expect, nor quite as blissfully easy as we hope.
Hi guys, we have Jude Sierra stopping by with her new release What It Takes, we have a short interview with Jude, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
What It Takes
by
Jude Sierra
The connection was instantaneous.
Mere moments after Milo Graham’s family relocates to Cape Cod, he meets Andrew Witherell—launching a lifelong friendship built on a foundation of deep bonds, secret forts, and plans for the future. When Milo is called home from college to attend his domineering father’s funeral, he and Andrew finally act on their mutual attraction. But doubtful of his worth, Milo severs all ties with his childhood friend. Years later, the men find themselves home again, and their long-held feelings will not be denied. But will they have what it takes to find lasting love?
Title: With or Without You
Title: Daniel & Erik’s Super Fab Ultimate Wedding Checklist
Title: Better to Kiss You With
Title: Céilí
Title: The Star Host
Title: Speakeasy
