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Ten Mile Bottom by Teodora Kostova

Title: Ten Mile Bottom

Author: Teodora Kostova

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novella (127pgs)

ISBN: B07BJBJFXY

Publisher: Teodora Kostova (19th March 2018)

Heat Level: Low – Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 ½ Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Hitting rock bottom is just the beginning…

I’m a son, a brother, a friend. 
A writer.
An addict.
Dead.

Cardiac arrest isn’t enough to keep me dead, though. The doctors brought me back, but for what?

At twenty four I’ve already achieved what most people do in a life time. I’m a successful author, own a flat in the heart of London and drive my dream sports car. 

Or at least that’s what people see.

Once the spotlight fades, I’m left alone with my overactive mind, alcohol and drugs the only way to quiet down the noise.

Until an overdose nearly kills me and drags everyone I love down with me. 

With the help of my best friend, I leave London and its toxic influence behind, moving to a small town in the outskirts of Cambridge to try and put my life back together again.

If only it were that easy.

Purchase Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Review: Finn hits rock bottom the night of his father’s funeral, a night of partying leaves him in the hospital and heading for rehab with a warning ringing in his head… get clean or next time you might die for good. Getting away from London is his only option and quiet Ten Mile Bottom is just what he needs, and meeting the sexy mechanic Ben is a perk.

Ten Mile Bottom is a story that shows a man who has his demons to fight and lay to rest, who discovers love in unexpected places, and who begins to make peace with his past.

This story is beautifully written, it doesn’t pull any punches about addiction or the recovery from addiction, or from showing the emotional trauma of a toxic, dysfunctional family. It shows that even after hitting rock bottom there can still be a glimmer of light to look to.

Finn’s relationship with his mother is extremely toxic, it eats away at Finn even during his recovery but it also eats at his mother. There’s no bad guy in this story just a very complex family dynamic.

Finn’s relationship with Ben starts slowly; building up until it develops into something special. They have some emotional times as they both bare their souls to each other; they connect on a level far deeper than any sexual longing.

This story also doesn’t have a miraculous recovery from addiction, it a long process that Finn works hard to achieve. Ben is a wonderful character who is supportive and sweet, he has a wonderful supportive family who embrace him completely.

Ten Mile Bottom has some fantastic supporting characters from Aiden, Finn’s best friend, Rose, Finn’s young neighbour, and Ben’s family. These characters help build a superb story that is a joy to read, and I can’t wait for Aiden’s story.

I recommend this to those who adore characters who fight their way back from rock bottom, who love an angsty interesting storyline, who love a slow love story and who adore fantastic endings.

Ten Mile Bottom by Teodora Kostova Teasers, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have Teodora Kostova stopping by today to celebrate her new release Ten Mile Bottom, we have a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and my review so check out the post and leave a comment to enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~

Ten Mile Bottom

by

Teodora Kostova

Hitting rock bottom is just the beginning…

I’m a son, a brother, a friend.
A writer.
An addict.
Dead.
Cardiac arrest isn’t enough to keep me dead, though. The doctors brought me back, but for what?

At twenty four I’ve already achieved what most people do in a life time. I’m a successful author, own a flat in the heart of London and drive my dream sports car.

Or at least that’s what people see.

Once the spotlight fades, I’m left alone with my overactive mind, alcohol and drugs the only way to quiet down the noise.

Until an overdose nearly kills me and drags everyone I love down with me.

With the help of my best friend, I leave London and its toxic influence behind, moving to a small town in the outskirts of Cambridge to try and put my life back together again.

If only it were that easy.

Amazon US | Amazon UK

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A Sip of Rio by Teodora Kostova Book Blast, Guest Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!

Hi guys! We have Teodora Kostova popping in today with her release A Sip of Rio, we have a brilliant guest post from Teodora, a great excerpt and a brilliant giveaway, so check out the post and click that giveaway link! <3 ~Pixie~

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A Sip of Rio

by

Teodora Kostova

Liam Young has a problem – he’s booked a romantic holiday to Rio de Janeiro months ago, but when he breaks up with his boyfriend, all his plans fall apart. Not only is his dream holiday slipping through his fingers, but Liam is sick and tired of getting his heart broken.

Blaine Reed has a solution that can save Liam’s plans. Recently divorced, Blaine needs a break, and a couple of stress-free weeks in Rio with a sexy guy like Liam sounds like heaven.

Liam and Blaine hit it off right from the start, becoming good friends even before they’ve left London. Despite their efforts to ignore the simmering attraction between them, it boils over when they end up sharing a room in one of the most romantic cities in the world.

Being together in Rio is easy, and it’s exactly what Liam needs – no feelings, no drama, nobody getting hurt.

Until someone does.

When the holiday bubble bursts, it’s up to them to find a way to be together outside of Rio’s seductive magic.

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Snowed In by Teodora Kostova Audio Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Teodora Kostova popping in today with her Christmas audio release Snowed In, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Prime’s review, so check out the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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Snowed In

by

Teodora Kostova

Be careful what you wish for…

Nate has been in love with Quinn, his brother’s best friend, for as long as he can remember. But when he finally gets the chance to show Quinn how he feels, his heart gets broken in the most unexpected way.

Second chances come when you least expect them…

Quinn doesn’t believe in miracles, especially not Christmas ones. When he decides to win Nate back he knows it won’t be easy. The last thing he expects is a health scare, a road trip and a vicious snow storm to work in his favor.

In the end, a cabin in the woods turns out to be not only the shelter they desperately need, but also Quinn’s very own Christmas miracle.

Sometimes, to forgive, you need to get snowed in…

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Kiss and Ride by Teodora Kostova Release Blast & Excerpt!

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Hi guys! We have Teodora Kostova popping in today with her new release Kiss and Ride, we have a great excerpt for you to have a peek at, so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Kiss and Ride

by

Teodora Kostova

What happens when you meet the right guy at the wrong time?

When Vincent Alesi’s estranged father dies, he gets on the first plane from New York city to Rome to be at the memorial service. Even if he has to max out his credit card. Even if he hates the man for leaving him. Even if it’s a day before Christmas.

Everything that can go wrong does go wrong, and Vin ends up trusting a complete stranger with all his secrets, even the ones he didn’t know he had.

Luca Romano’s job as a flight attendant takes him all over the world. But a jet-setting lifestyle is not what he wants. His dream of opening his own restaurant is being placed on hold over circumstances beyond his control.

Timing is everything…

When Vin bursts into Luca’s life, both men fall fast and hard. But their lives, their dreams, even the cities they live in couldn’t be more different.

Their few days together in Rome are romantic, emotionally intense, and leave them both wanting more.

Can a fleeting love affair change their lives forever?

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Kiss and Ride by Teodora Kostova Cover Reveal & Excerpt!

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Hi guys! We have Teodora Kostova popping in today with the gorgeous cover to her upcoming release Kiss and Ride, I’ve pinched a short excerpt for you to have a peek at, so check out the post and enjoy! <3 ~Pixie~

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Kiss and Ride

by

Teodora Kostova

What happens when you meet the right guy at the wrong time?

When Vincent Alesi’s estranged father dies, he gets on the first plane from New York city to Rome to be at the memorial service. Even if he has to max out his credit card. Even if he hates the man for leaving him. Even if it’s a day before Christmas.

Everything that can go wrong does go wrong, and Vin ends up trusting a complete stranger with all his secrets, even the ones he didn’t know he had.

Luca Romano’s job as a flight attendant takes him all over the world. But a jet-setting lifestyle is not what he wants. His dream of opening his own restaurant is being placed on hold over circumstances beyond his control.

Timing is everything…

When Vin bursts into Luca’s life, both men fall fast and hard. But their lives, their dreams, even the cities they live in couldn’t be more different.

Their few days together in Rome are romantic, emotionally intense, and leave them both wanting more.

Can a fleeting love affair change their lives forever?

Release date: 1st December 2016
Pre-order: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon AU

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Piece by Piece by Teodora Kostova Blog Tour, Character Interview, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, we have the brilliant Teodora Kostova and her newest release Piece by Piece, Tams interviews Riley, we have a great comment giveaway and Tams review so enjoy the post and leave a comment for the giveaway!

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Piece by Piece

(West End book 03)
by

Teodora Kostova

Sometimes to reach the surface you have to fall to the bottom first…

For the past ten years, Riley Davis’ life has been overshadowed by the tragic death of his partner. Fluctuating between alcohol induced daze, clinical depression and throwing all his time and effort into his business, Riley doesn’t believe, or even hope, that his life will ever be worth living again.

Until Sonnie Frye drops by his haberdashery shop, changing his life forever.

Sonnie is a man who likes getting what he wants, when he wants it. He’s worked hard to establish himself as Queen Victoria theatre’s chief costume designer, collecting multiple awards – and high-profile clients – along the way. Sonnie is used to putting his needs, goals and desires first, unwilling to compromise his own happiness for anybody else.
Until he meets a handsome shop owner whose eyes are so sad that they immediately tug at Sonnie’s heartstrings.

Seeing something he wants, Sonnie is determined to get under Riley’s skin and, preferably, into his bed. But he soon discovers the task is not that easy. For the first time in his life, Sonnie may need to put someone else’s needs before his own, and re-evaluate what really matters in life.

Will the two men stand side by side to overcome their differences, and everything else life throws at them? Or will it all become too much to bear, shaking them to their very core, destroying everything they’ve worked so hard to achieve?

***Sexual content, 18+ only***
***Piece by Piece is a standalone novel. It’s the full story of Sonnie and Riley***

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Dreaming of Snow by Teodora Kostova

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Author: Teodora Kostova
Series: West End book 2.5
Genre: Contemporary/Holiday
Length: Novella (89 pages)
Publisher: Teodora Kostova (December 9th 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: It’s been a year since Adam and Penn moved in together, and they’ve settled down into their comfortable new life together.

Only…not everything is as perfect as it seems.

Penn is a bit bored after quitting his job at Queen Victoria, and Adam can’t seem to find inspiration for his latest film script.

Jared and Fenix are about to spend their second Christmas in their new home in the picturesque city of Malmö, Sweden. With a beautiful new house and a successful dance studio to run, Jared and Fenix are happy and content.

Only…not everything is as perfect as it seems.

When Jared invites Adam and Penn to spend the holidays with them in Malmö, Adam reluctantly agrees. But the two weeks filled with Christmas shopping, delicious food, fragrant wine, playing in the snow and, most importantly, spending quality time with their closest friends, proves to be exactly what everyone needs.

*Dreaming of Snow is about the characters of Dance and Mask, so reading this novella if you haven’t read those books is not recommended*

**18+ only due to explicit sexual content**

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Snow-Teodora-Kostova-ebook/dp/B00QU8KCIG

Reviewer: Tams

Review: Adam and Penn have moved in together and settled into a routine, but Penn is missing working, and Adam is lacking any creativity while trying to work on his next script. When his best friend Jared invites Adam and Penn to come spend Christmas with him and his husband, Fenix, in Sweden, Adam is hesitant but agrees. Penn is over the moon excited to be getting away from everything for a few weeks with his love and determined to make sure Adam relaxes and enjoys himself.

From the start when they arrive, Adam can sense something is off with Jared and Fenix. Not so far off to be a problem, or ruin their Christmas together, but off. Separately and together, the two couples set about getting ready for Christmas with visits to local shops, buying presents and making ornaments for each other. They take turns cooking, share meals and watch movies together as they prepare for a memorable Christmas. But both Jared and Adam have surprises for their loves, surprises that will either make or break this special Holiday, depending on how their perspective partners react.

Thank you Teodora for opening up the world of West End and letting us visit with Adam, Penn, Jared and Fenix this Christmas. I thoroughly loved catching up and seeing what these guys have been up to since the wedding and the cohabitation of the last couple books. There are several special surprises in this novella, events that will shape and mold stories in this series to come. As usual excellent character development and well thought out situations come full circle and left me anxious for the next book, so please, write faster!

The perfect little love story for the Holiday Season, a must read for anyone that likes strong characters and perfect partnerships in their couplings. Oh, and it’s super sexy, with some juicy bedroom scenes with both couples.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Mask by Teodora Kostova Blog Tour Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Adam Fischer doesn’t believe in second chances. Heartbroken after his lover Charlie leaves him to chase his music career in L.A., Adam is convinced that meaningless one-night-stands are all life has in store for him.
 
Until fate drops Penn Shields in his lap.
 
Penn is a young, talented designer fresh out of college who has just landed his dream job as a wardrobe assistant in Queen Victoria theatre, where Adam is performing in a popular musical.
 
He’s also Charlie’s brother.
 
The last thing Penn wants is to follow in his brother’s footsteps, especially since they haven’t spoken in years. However, the attraction he feels for Adam grows with each day, and soon resisting it proves to be futile.
 
As Adam and Penn get to know each other intimately, they both realise that first impressions may be deceiving, and that, sometimes, second chances come in the same packaging.
 
*explicit sexual content, graphic language and adult themes. Recommended for readers 18+ only*
Fashion young man

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Dance by Teodora Kostova

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Author: Teodora Kostova

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: Novel, (291 pages)

ISBN: 978-1497407251

Publisher: Self Published (March 31st 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate to Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Tams

Blurb:Jared Hartley is happy. He has a starring role in a popular West End musical, great friends, adoring fans and his own flat in Central London. A relationship is not something he has ever really wanted. Making big plans for the future is not in his nature – Jared is content with his single status and enjoying all the benefits of that lifestyle.
He doesn’t even realise something is missing in his life.
Until he meets Fenix.

Fenix Bergman has a dream – to perform on Broadway. When he gets offered the lead role in Poison – a new musical based in London, he accepts, immediately recognising the huge potential of the show.

Fenix thinks he has his life completely figured out – he will move to London, help Poison become the new West End hit and bide his time until Broadway comes knocking on his door. He has never wished for anything else but proving to himself and the world that he is a performer worthy of the biggest theatre stage.
Until he meets Jared.

Jared and Fenix’s lives collide and they fill each other’s missing pieces. Neither of them expects to feel so much, so fast for the other.

Neither of them expects to need someone so badly when love hasn’t even been in their plans.

But when Fenix’s star becomes too bright for London, will the dream he’s chased all his life ruin the dream he’s holding in his hands?

Will he survive getting everything he’s ever wanted?

Will Jared?

*explicit sexual content, graphic language and adult themes. Recommended for readers 18+ only*

Purchase Link: US: http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Teodora-Kostova-ebook/dp/B00J72UJHG 

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dance-Teodora-Kostova-ebook/dp/B00J72UJHG 

Review: Fenix Bergman is an astounding dancer and the lead of the play Poison. All he has ever dreamed of was to be on Broadway, dancing is in his blood. It should be as his mother was a prima ballerina in her time, before an injury took her away from the stage. Now Poison is a huge success and is moving to the main stage in London. It’s not Broadway, but it’s a close second. He’s taken aback when he learns he has to share a dressing room with fellow stage actor, Jared Hartley, but his hesitation soon takes a back seat to their mutual attraction.

Jared Hartly has been perfectly happy in his singularity. He has a successful career as an accomplished stage performer in his own right and he owns his own flat. From the moment he finds Fenix in his dressing room he’s smitten with the lithe, blonde dancer and soon he claims Fenix as his own. The two go from 0-60 loving each other, moving in together, the works in about a weeks time. They say when you know, you just know, right? But just as these two start to get a grip on all the negativity that comes with their whirlwind courtship, Fenix gets a call he never thought he’d get, a call that could tear the ground right out from under Jared.

Jared wants Fenix to stay with him in London, after all, Fenix did tell him he loved him and wanted to spend their lives together. But it’s Broadway, how can Fenix walk away from what he’s worked for his entire life? He begs Jared to go with him, but Jared’s life is in London. More than anything they both want to stay together, the words they’ve spoken were sincere. But neither man wants to give up their dreams, nor does either of them want the other one to. At an impasse, what decision will Fenix make, and what will the backlash of his decision be.

This is not Kostova’s first novel, but it is her first flight into the M/M genre. The storyline and characters were very well rounded for a debut. There is even a lovely little twist in there that could prove for something very intriguing in a future story, if Kostova so decides to write it. The epilogue is fantastic, we get to see exactly where both of these sexy men are years down the road. Are they together? Well, you’ll have to read the story for yourself to answer that question! And I definitely recommend that you do!!