Tabitha Lord - Horizon review

This is a new and a new-to-me author and I really enjoyed her book.  I don't read fantasy/sci-fi very often but a book blurb has to grab me to make me want to read it.  This one did and it didn't disappoint! I was immediately captured in the world of Caeli and Derek.  (By the way, her name is pronounced Kaylee, in case you wondered!) There is a bit of romance in this book (YAY!) and it was very interesting and captivating.  I loved getting to read the book from each of their perspectives but also seeing their worlds through their eyes.  Even though it's obviously not real, it felt realistic and it was easy to picture through Tabitha's words. I found myself cheering them on in the missions and on the edge of my seat, so much so that I couldn't put this book down. Obviously I don't pass along romance books to my dad, but when I enjoy a book and think he'll like it too, I make sure he knows about it.  In this case, I bought the kindle book for him. I think this is one both guys and gals can enjoy.  I hope there is more from this author in the future because I'm definitely IN to read books from her!  If you like getting lost in another world, I HIGHLY recommend this book!  

*Copy received for my honest review*

Missed my previous post? You can read an Excerpt HERE

Blurb

Caeli Crys isn’t living—she’s surviving. On the run after the genocide of her empathic people, she witnesses a spaceship crash near her hidden camp. When she feels the injured pilot suffering from miles away, she can’t help but risk discovery to save his life.

Commander Derek Markham awakens stranded on an uncharted planet. His co-pilot is dead, his ship is in ruins, and he’s only alive because a beautiful young woman is healing him with her mind.

As Derek recovers, Caeli shares the horror of her past and her fear for the future. When Derek’s command ship, Horizon, sends rescue, Derek convinces Caeli to leave with him. But his world is as treacherous as hers—full of spies, interplanetary terrorist plots, and political intrigue. Soon the Horizon team is racing to defend an outlying planet from a deadly enemy, and Caeli’s unique skills may just give them the edge they need to save it.

About the Author:

Tabitha currently lives in Rhode Island, a few towns away from where she grew up. She is married, has four great kids, two spoiled cats, and lovable black lab. The house is noisy and the dinner table full! She holds a degree in Classics from College of the Holy Cross and taught Latin for years at an independent Waldorf school. She also worked in the admissions office there before turning her attention to full-time writing.


She released her first novel, Horizon, in December 2015. Her short story “Homecoming” is featured in the anthology Sirens, published by World Weaver Press in July 2016. You can visit her author blog at www.tabithalordauthor.com where she hosts guest bloggers and discusses favorite topics including parenting, and follow her on www.bookclubbabble.com where, as a contributing writer, she posts author interviews, reviews, and more.

Tricia Copeland - Drops of Sunshine review

With a job as a camp counselor, sixteen-year-old Nina heads to the wilderness for summer break. With her year all she wants is an escape. But some special kids can hear her thoughts and she can't hide her head in the sand like she planned. Can Nina come to terms with all her swirling emotions? Sometimes all it takes is a drop of sunshine!

Oh wow! So this was my first book from Tricia Copeland, but it DEFINITELY won't be my last! I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down.  I wasn't ready for it to be over, either! I was drawn into the story and life at Camp Green Lake.  Nina had issues going on at home so camp seemed like a reprieve to her.  However, she wasn't expecting persistent counselors and kids with extra talents.  There is an interesting story among the counselors and the campers. Not to mention things going on back home for Nina.  She has to learn how to deal with what life has handed her and learn how to open herself up to others. This was a different story for me, but very enjoyable and if you're looking for a new author or just a new kind of story, don't let this book pass you by! Grab your copy today!

Tricia Copeland grew up in Georgia and now lives in Colorado with her husband, three kids, and multiple four legged and finned friends. Drops of Sunshine is her first young adult and paranormal work. First published in Spellbound, a YA paranormal novella collection, it has already received great reviews. Tricia’s clean new adult Being Me series includes the titles Is This Me?, If I Could Fly, and Think You Know Me. The series finale is due out September 2016. If not on the trail, you can find Tricia at triciacopeland.com or on many social media channels.

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J.D. Hollyfield - Life As We Know It cover reveal

Life As We Know It by J.D. Hollyfield releases Fall 2016!

Add to your TBR here: http://bit.ly/2ald2nF

Life has not been easy for Penelope Summers. Specifically, the last month, when her high-profile boyfriend dumped her, her indecent exposure record surfaced, and her favorite thing in the world, tequila, failed her.

Good thing for Penelope, she has her best friend to pick her up, and take her on the vacation of a lifetime. A seven-day cruise that will change the direction of her downward spiral. But will that spiral shift in the direction Penelope needs? Or will it throw her into a bigger whirlwind of trouble?

With Reckless Abandon as her motto, tequila as her wingman, and a hot one-night stand as her much needed reward, will the tables finally turn for Penelope, or will life as she knows it continue to fail her?

Sometimes you just have to ride the wave of crazy to find out.

About the Author:

Creative designer, mother, wife, writer, part time supehero...

J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she is not trying to save the world one happy ending at a time, she enjoys the snuggles of her husband, son and three doxies. With her love for romance, and head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own story to life.

Life in a Rut, Love not Included is her Debut Novel. J.D. Hollyfield lives in the Midwest, and is currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions to the Love not Included series, along with her charm, humor and HEA's

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M. O'Keefe - Burn Down the Night review and giveaway

Oh my heavens!  THIS book!!!!!  I mean, it's now a day later that I'm writing this review because I had to let everything that happened process and it STILL has its hooks in me.  The emotions this book provokes is powerful.  I'm not going to lie,  this book made me cry.  It was raw, edgy, rough, sad, sweet and completely unputdownable!  (Okay, so I make up my own words on occasion. ha!)  Seriously. I  simply DEVOURED this book and read it in 1 day. Make sure when you get this book, you block out the time. You won't want to put it down either! Just so you know, this is the 3rd book in the series.   I HIGHLY recommend reading from the beginning.  See my review for Everything I Left Unsaid. 

This isn't a light, fluffy read but one that will suck you in from the very beginning.  We know a little about Max because of Dylan, but we don't know his full story until now.  And it will break your heart. And Joan was part of Annie's life, so we have also seen glimpses of her. She's a tough nut to crack and she's been fending for herself for a long time. 

Max and Joan have been dancing around each other for awhile. The reader knows they would be good together, but THEY have to decide if they're good together.  And whew boy, Molly knows how to write tension! You could cut it with a knife, but that's partly what makes this book sooo good! The build-up is unlike any other book out there and you can't pull yourself away from their story.  I don't want to say too much without giving anything away but just know, you need these books in your life!  Seriously.   And I'm STILL thinking about this story.  AMAZING!  Please do yourself a favor and GO READ NOW!!

Tell you what. I loved this series so much, I want to gift someone with Everything I Left Unsaid so you can begin this amazing journey.  Leave me a note (comment with your email) telling me you'd like to read it and I'll pick a winner by the end of Sunday, July 31!** ARC received from NetGalley for my honest review. **




A battle for control turns explosive as a beautiful con woman takes a bad-boy biker hostage in this edgy, seductive novel set in the world of Everything I Left Unsaid (“Toe-curlingly sensual.”—Katy Evans) and The Truth About Him (“Absolutely one-click worthy”—J. Kenner).

The only thing that matters to me is rescuing my sister from the drug-cooking cult that once enslaved us both. I’ve run cons my whole life, and I’ll use my body to get whatever I need. Max Daniels is the last connection I have to that world, the one person reckless enough to get involved. Besides, now that his brothers have turned on him, he needs me too.

The deal was supposed to be simple: a place to hide in exchange for rescuing my sister. Now he’s my prisoner. Totally at my mercy. But I’m the one captivated. Enthralled. Doing everything he asks of me until I’m not sure who’s in control.

We both crave the heat. The more it hurts, the better. But what if Max wants a different life now, to leave the game . . . to love me? I thought I knew better than to get burned. Now I’m in too deep to pull away. And the crazy thing is . . . I don’t want to.

Praise for the novels of M. O’Keefe

“Exquisite, thrilling . . . a delicious guilty pleasure I never wanted to end!”—New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans, on Everything I Left Unsaid

“Sweet, sizzling, sexy, and heart-wrenching, Everything I Left Unsaid broke my heart and left me yearning for more.”—New York Times bestselling author Megan Hart

“The mystery, the excitement, and not to mention the elusive and very demanding Dylan Daniels will leave you breathless!”—New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones, on Everything I Left Unsaid

“M. O’Keefe blew me away with The Truth About Him, the conclusion to the dark, emotional, and dangerously sexy story of Annie and Dylan that began with the brilliant Everything I Left Unsaid. This duet by M. O’Keefe is tops of my 2015 favorites list!”—New York Times bestselling author J. Kenner

“The Truth About Him is one of the most gorgeous books I’ve ever read. Dark, sexy and emotionally haunting, it has stayed with me long after I turned the last page.”—New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff

Burn Down the Night is intended for mature audiences. This ebook includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.