COVER REVEAL & Excerpt: Lifeless by Jennifer LaRoca

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Lifeless

By Jennifer LaRoca

Release date: July 9^th, 2013

 After graduating from the University of South Alabama, Scarlett Moore finds out her boyfriend of five months is actually married with a kid on the way. Feeling used and heartbroken she decides it’s time to take her best friend Jules’ advice to move in with her, but she’ll have to move to Atlanta. There, Jules helps her get a job at Entertainment Atlanta where she works as an entertainment insurance agent. It’s nothing Scarlett dreamed of doing with her life, but it’s better than not having a job at all and who wouldn’t mind working with famous people, right?

But then she gets assigned EA’s newest client Kade Evans, rock star turned actor. Not only is he a drug addict, he’s also known for never dating the same girl twice. He’s tall, dark, and handsome, has an amazing voice, and good acting skills, but he’s also arrogant and intense.

After their first meeting the chemistry between them is undeniable. 

The love that comes later is unexpected.
But Kade’s life is full of secrets. His past has now become his present and when Scarlett finds out what his secrets are, deception hits.

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About the Author

My name is Jennifer La Rocca and I'm a stay at home mom of 3yr old twins. I've been married for 7 years and I just recently moved from Pensacola, FL to Atlanta, GA. I started writing Lifeless three weeks after our move and just recently finished it. I've had a passion for writing since I was a little girl, writing poems and short stories. My mother has always told me that I should start taking writing seriously, but I always thought of it as just a hobby until a couple years ago. Now that I've finally written my first book I wish I would have listened a long time ago. Lifeless will be released July 9th and I can't wait for you to meet Kade and Scarlett.

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Kade captured my mouth in a hard kiss then stood up, taking off his jeans and boxers.

“Stand up, Scarlett,” he commanded as he kicked his clothes out of the way.

I looked at him with wide eyes, wondering what he was going to do. I got up from the couch and stood next to him, staring him in the eyes. The look he was giving me was pure, unadulterated lust. The butterflies in my stomach were going crazy.

“Take your clothes off then get on your knees on the edge of the couch and lean forward,” he commanded as he started stroking his length back and forth.

I just stood there and watched him. He was so beautiful. I was mesmerized by the movement of his hands. I licked my lips wanting to drop to my knees so I could please him again.

“Now, Scarlett,” he growled at me.

Not wasting another minute, I lifted the t-shirt over my head and hurriedly took off my panties, watching him stroke himself the entire time. Kicking my soaked panties out of the way, I turned and kneeled on the edge of the cushion and braced my hands on the back of the couch.

“Like this,” I asked, turning my head to look behind me.

“Spread your knees further apart.”

I did as he instructed.

“Yeah, baby, just like that,” he said roughly as he moved closer behind me.

BLOG TOUR: Giveaway & Review: Hiding Out by Nicole Andrews Moore

Samuel Davenport runs his family's New York based advertising agency. His brother, Adam, runs from responsibility and anything remotely boring. And his temp, Haley, runs so she'll never be caught and hurt again. She moved to the city New Year's Day to hide and recover, to build a new life far from her past. In an effort to lie low, Haley never expects to be more than a temp. What begins for Sam as an excuse to get to know her better, ends up being an opportunity for advancement and excitement for Haley. When Sam tries to uncover all of Haley's mysteries, he exposes her hiding place, endangers her life, and threatens to destroy any chance of them ever having a future together

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Review

Haley Iverson is a temp seceraty at Samuel Davenport's Advertising Agency.  Haley is a quiet and shy person who hides herself in frumpy clothing and a bad dye job.  Her boss, Sam, sees through her act and is intent on finding out what is really going on with Haley.  Hiding Out has a great premise, it wasn't the typical story that I've been seeing lately.  It kept me wondering what was going on with Haley and if she would be able to stay safe.

Sam was an interesting one too!  He is running a very successful company in his early thirties and taking on a serious, tough guy attitude to help him fit the mold.  All while his play boy brother, Adam, reaps the benefits of his hard work. Somehow, I knew that wasn't really Sam though.  After a couple of awkward encounters with Haley, his walls started breaking and he felt the need to take care of her and protect her.

The build up and sexual tension between the two of them was great.  I got so excited around the midway point of the novel.  I was rooting for Sam and Haley and knew Sam would get things right.  But no, he just didn't get it, at all.  I got so frustrated with his attempts to keep Haley around under pretenses of work and his inability to share his feelings with her.  It was like watching the two most stubborn people not find happiness because neither wants to make the first move!

I ended up liking Adam a lot!  In the short time we spent with him during the novel, I saw him grow and finally got Sam to see the light.  Haley's transformation from beginning to end was impressive.  She was no longer going to be a victim and took charge mentally, physically and legally.  I really liked the ending and was happy with the story overall.  The style of changing POVs often was a little confusing at times for me.  I will be looking for more novels by Nicole Andrews Moore!

xo, D

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About the Author

Nicki has lived in Charlotte, North Carolina with her children for the past eleven years and her husband for the past two and a half. Her journey has barely begun and she's loving every minute of it. Every day of her life seems to bring new adventures, some bigger, better, shinier and prettier than others. She's still getting used to that new life

smell she's experiencing, a combination of hope, love, and happiness. (The perfect scents to build a new life on...)

For fun, she spends time with those she cares about, cooks, reads, writes, and especially lives to travel. The current travel goal: visit every Margaritaville. Two down! (Eleven to go?)

In addition to writing on Suddenly Single Journey, Nicki blogs at What Dreamers Do. Her writing can also be found on Shine, where she is a Shine Parenting Guru and an award winning Yahoo! Contributor on Your Wisdom as the relationship and dating expert. And she has been published by McClatchy News in their syndicated papers.

Her books can be found on Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

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BLOG TOUR: Deleted Scene & Giveaway: Stay with Me by AC Marchman

Allie Marshall, PA student, and Dr. Donovan Callahan have overcome such intense drama in their short relationship. Dealing with thoughts of Claire, his ex who sits in jail for murdering her husband, to Allie's secret past, has been extremely stressful. From the day they met, it has been hot and heavy; both of them giving into their wants and needs. The pair have thrown caution to the wind and ...just went with their hearts. All seems well, finally, and Allie is letting go of her insecurities, which could ultimately threaten to be her downfall. That is, until someone from Donovan's past decides to make a surprise and unwelcome appearance at a wedding the couple attends. A shocking announcement is made that will force Allie to question everything about Donovan-- his honesty, his character, even his feelings for her. Will this be the final straw, or will this be a test of strength of their feelings for each other?

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Deleted Scene

(This is a deleted scene from Donovan’s point of view. He and Allie are on the Callahan vineyard property, overlooking his favorite place as a child.)

When I look out on this pond, a warm feeling washes over me, thinking about the times my dad and I spent as a child. As I hold Allie in my arms, I close my eyes and remember one of those times of my childhood.

Dad ties the horses to one of the skinny trees next to the water, then sat next to me. We both dangled our feet in the cool, refreshing water. I loved times like this; hanging out with just my dad and not my stepmother. She hardly let him out of her sight, unless she was going shopping and spending his money. 

“Dad, why did you marry Donna?” I asked with the innocence of a child. I was only eleven at the time and I didn’t understand why he did it.

He sighed. “Son, I wanted someone to spend my life with. When your mother…left, it was so difficult. She chose drinking over her family and it left my heart broken. I can only imagine what it did to you and Megan.” He hung his head, almost like he was ashamed. “I tried my best to raise you kids on my own, but as much joy as you both bring me, I was still lonely. I missed having a lady in my life.” He chuckled. “You probably don’t understand. Are girls still gross to you?”

“Um, yeah, girls are gross,” I said, embarrassed to tell my dad that I actually had a crush on this girl in my class.

This made him laugh. “Well, when you get older you will understand what it’s like to have someone in your life you feel you can’t do without.” He patted my shoulder. “One day, you will find the person you are supposed to be with and you will just know it when you see her.” I had a feeling he wasn’t talking about Donna, but about my mother. He never really got over her picking up and leaving our family. My feeling was right.

“Evelyn meant the world to me, Donnie. When she left, my world was turned upside down. It still is. But Donna, she helps fill the void. She’s no Evelyn, but she loves me just the same.”

“Where is Mom?” I felt myself getting teary eyed even thinking about her. As much as she hurt us, I knew somewhere deep down, she loved us. Maybe she still does. I wanted to cling to that hope that she would come back.

“I don’t know, son. I wish I did. I would ask her to come back home.” That was the first time I saw my dad cry.

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About the Author

AC Marchman lives in Virginia with her husband Dan and their three children, Hannah, Jacob and Sarah.  By day, she is a wife, mommy, and an x-ray tech for a doctor’s office.  By night (and nap time) she is a writer.  She loves spending time with her family.  She also loves to read.  Her favorite authors being EL James, Sylvia Day, James Patterson, and Tess Gerritsen.

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Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway: A Life More Complete by Nikki Young

Can you ever really outrun your past?

Krissy Mullins, an overworked, obsessive-compulsive publicist has been giving it her best shot for the past ten years. Throwing herself into her work and devoting all her time to her teenage starlet client, Krissy finds little time for anything else. But as fate would have it, her world is turned upside down when she falls in love with laid-back California native, Ben Torres. Unfortunately, her only frame of reference on love and marriage is her parents and they weren’t exactly the poster children for a happy relationship.

As Krissy attempts to navigate the precarious world of love, acceptance, and compromise, her past comes flooding back like she never expected. An ex-boyfriend returns from a life she has tried to forget, stirring up feelings in Krissy she had thought were long gone. Pulled in opposite directions as her past and present collide, she makes a rash decision that will forever change her life.

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Review

WOW! What a great book! When I started it, there were some things that confused me (such as her relationship with Ben), but that was such a minor blip on the map of this book. The writing was very easy to read and flowed great. Nikki Young included just enough detail to give you a picture in your head, but not so many details that it is like word vomit. From the first page, your attention is captured and remains captured until the very last page. A great debut novel!

Normally I break down a book by its characters and how they portray the story, but I don’t feel like that will work for this story. There were so many elements with the characters in this one. The story revolves around Krissy and her life and what an interesting life that is!

When I started this story, I never expected many of the twists that it took! I wanted to laugh, cry, yell, and swoon at different parts of the story. It was interesting and captivating!

If you are looking for a story that is branching out from the norm, check this one out! The style of writing is smooth and easy to read as well as being interesting!

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About the Author

Nikki Young was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago where she still currently lives with her husband and two boys. She is a third grade teacher and spends her days forcing her love of reading and writing onto a group of poor unsuspecting eight year olds.

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Blog Tour: Love in All the Wrong Places

Annie Chang is in her mid 20s and has lived in Los Angeles all her life. After a series of failed relationships, she's beginning to feel like she will never meet Mr. Right. But seeing one of her longtime BFFs find love on the internet, she decides to give online dating a try.

After finally finding an amazing guy who sweeps her off her feet, will he prove to be everything she could have wished for and more or is he too good to be true?

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Review

What a different and unique story! This story definitely is not like anything else that I have read recently! It gives you a fresh and pretty interesting look at the current dating scene!

I really enjoyed Annie’s interactions with those around her. Whether it was through email or text exchanges with different guys or her conversations with Alex, they were fun to read. Annie was a very lovable character right from the beginning. You could relate to her on a personal level when it comes to dating and you definitely felt for her. It was very interesting to watch her grow throughout the story.

“Love in All the Wrong Places” has some very fun, but also some very uncomfortable situations! Dating can be such a crazy experience and this book definitely captured that.

If you are looking for a fun & quirky new read, you will enjoy this one!

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Interview

What made you need to tell this story?

I started using online dating services when I was about 16. I’ve had some interesting experiences – some of them great, some not so much, and some very memorable. Sometimes when I confided in my friends about these experiences, they would say things like, “Wow, you should write a book about this someday.” So while this book is fictional, some of the experiences are very real.

Which character in this story do you relate to the most?

Annie – because she definitely has a lot of pieces of me in her.

Which character would you like to meet in real life?

Uh, CASEY! Lol, I mean, any of the guys would be great – they’re all like uber-hot, but I might have to knee Gabe in the groin if I saw him, and Nate, too, for that matter. Nobody messes with my girl, Annie. ;)

What was your favorite chapter in the book?

I’d have to go with Chapter 6. It was the most fun to write because that was one of the most incredible experiences I’d ever had with an online date! The character himself is actually a mix of a few different guys I’ve met or spoken to online, but the experience itself really happened…I remember being on cloud nine for quite a while…

Who do you see playing your characters?

Well, let me show you.  Check it out!

http://pinterest.com/audreyharte/love-in-all-the-wrong-places/

What are 3 items your main character will not leave home without?

Gum, her cell phone, a travel size Bath and Body Works body spray (Annie carries a tiny bottle in her purse at all times)

What are 3 items YOU won't leave home without?

My cell phone, a compact mirror, breath mints

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About the Author

Born and raised in Hawaii, Audrey Harte grew up an only child for the first eight years of her life, which forced her to use her imagination to keep herself entertained. In 1991, she moved to Nebraska where she attended junior high and high school and participated in several plays and musical productions at the local community college and West Nebraska Arts Center. In 1998, Audrey relocated to Los Angeles, California where she has lived ever since. She has been writing poetry and song lyrics since she was young, but only more recently has she finished her first book. Having always been an avid reader, some of her favorite authors are Nora Roberts, Johanna Lindsey, E. L. James, Sylvia Day, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Christina Dodd, Alice Clayton, Jamie McGuire, Gina L. Maxwell, Colleen Hoover, Emily Snow, S.C. Stephens and Kimberly Knight (her real life BFF).

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COVER REVEAL & EXCERPT: Destined to Succeed by Lisa Harley

COVER REVEAL

Destined to Succeed

By Lisa Harley

Release Date: June 9^th

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Synopsis

What would you do if what you worked your entire life to build was suddenly destroyed?

Cade Walker is a cowboy Casanova. He’s cocky and he doesn’t care who knows it. He was raised on Walker Ranch and was destined to one day take it over. What he didn’t know was how soon that would happen. After his parents are killed in a car accident he is thrust into becoming a responsible adult. Well, sort of. Cade is always responsible when it comes to business, but pleasure, now that’s a whole other story.

Suzanna Mallory is a red-headed spitfire, who also happens to be Cade’s best friend. She has loved Cade since they met when they were nine years old, but Cade just isn’t the type to get married and settle down. Suzanna finds herself in an abusive marriage and the only thing that keeps her sane is her daughter, Isabella, and working with Cade at Walker Ranch.

When a fire threatens to destroy the future of Walker Ranch, Cade and Suzanna have to work together to save it.

What will this mean for her marriage or to the feelings that she has for Cade?

And now that Cade thought he found love with Loralei Harper, only to realize she didn’t feel the same way, is he ready to settle down?

Is Cade Walker Destined to Succeed?

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Excerpt

Cade walked up behind me and pulled my hand with the shot glass up to his mouth. He had me press it to his lips as he slammed it back. He was standing so close to me. His chest was pressed against my shoulder.

“You havin’ a party without me, hon?” I could feel his breath against my neck.

“A party just ain’t a party without Cade Walker, right?” I was trying to be funny, but my voice was shaky because he was just too close for me to think straight. He gently turned me around to face him. I felt his finger under my chin as he tilted my head up to look at him. His eyes were smoldering and this might have been the shots talking, but he was totally kissing me with those eyes.

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About the Author

I grew up in a really small town in Missouri. Very similar to the fictional town I wrote about in my novel. I moved to the big city right after I graduated. I work full-time and I am mom to a beautiful little girl. I started writing in October when a group I am in had a prologue contest. I didn't win the contest, but everyone who read my prologue asked for more of my story. I decided I had to finish it and get these characters that were in my head out on paper. During the writing process it became clear that this was going to be more than one novel. It had to be a series. I have at least 2 more novels planned for the Destined Series. I also have an idea for a YA novel that stems from one of the characters in Destined to Change...hint, hint. When I was asked to write this bio I explained that I am really boring and it would be really short...so, that's about all there is to know about me. I love music and honestly couldn't have written this book without my Spotify playlist. I am kinda obsessed with frogs (not real ones) and office supplies are my downfall! I could spend my whole paycheck at the stationery store...boring, didn't I already say that? lol Also, I am slightly addicted to Facebook and Voxer. Please message me on either one...I would love to hear from all of you.

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