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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Book Blast for A Wicked Desire by Kiersten Fay



A Wicked Desire
by Kiersten Fay

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GENRE: Paranormal Romance

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BLURB:

Having survived her terrible captivity by a sadistic doctor deep within an ancient mine, Cora returns home ready to move on with her life, but when Mason’s mysterious condition quickly deteriorates, Cora must embark on a quest for the one thing that could save his life.

When she is told Knox will accompany her, she fears she will not return alive. If Knox cannot control her, he might prefer her dead. Trusting him is a gamble she may never win…unless she can find other ways to tame the wild vampire.

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Excerpt One:

Knox relaxed in the driver’s seat as he entered the highway.

She hadn’t asked nicely. She hadn’t asked at all. But then he hadn’t expected her to. Just the thought of being saddled with him as her escort had gotten her back up like he’d never seen. The disdain dripping from that last look before she had stomped upstairs to pack, grated. Why? Hell if he knew. He didn’t give a shit about what she thought of him. But it could have something to do with the fact that earlier she had been scanning him with open interest, with curiosity—maybe even with a little less fear and a little more respect than usual. Not that the former mattered much. Although, if he was going to get her in his bed, it might.

He had risked himself to help her. He should get points for that. Women loved that hero shit. Ate it up like motherfucking cake.

Unfortunately, he didn’t think she was allotting him the credit he deserved. Figures. His first selfless act in ages—well, mostly selfless—and she could only focus on the selfish part of it: that kiss.

He’d realized too late that she had manipulated him with that please-help-me-Knox and I-can-feel-your-fear garbage, and it drove him nuts that it had worked.

She’d scammed him. Got what she wanted without giving him a damn thing in return.

So he took a little something from her.

If she could really break through his blocks and see through the bond she wouldn’t have questioned the kiss…and even now she would be questioning his motives. Didn’t she wonder why he had capitulated so easily to joining her on this wild goose chase? The two of them, alone, for roughly eight days, no one to get in the way…


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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Kiersten Fay is the award-winning author of the steamy Shadow Quest series. She writes epic paranormal and sci-fi romance novels which incorporate elements of mythology and Lore. In 2012, Demon Retribution won Favorite Story of the Month via Gravetells, and received a nomination for favorite author in that same year. In 2013, her short story, Racing Hearts, was published in the anthology The Mammoth Book of Futuristic Romance. Her latest series, Creatures of Darkness, is a dark, yet steamy romance set in a future where vampires openly mingle with humans. Before becoming an author, Kiersten worked as graphic designer and now enjoys creating her own book covers.


In addition to the tour giveaway, please check for a special giveaway on the author's website:



Contact information:

Email address: kierstenfay@kierstenfay.com
Website:          http://www.kierstenfay.com

Social Media Links:

TWITTER         https://twitter.com/KierstenFay
TUMBLR         http://kierstenfay.tumblr.com

Buy Links for A Wicked Desire

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Book List:
     •  Demon Possession (Shadow Quest 1)
     •  Demon Slave (Shadow Quest 2)
     •  Demon Retribution (Shadow Quest 3)
     •  Demon Untamed (Shadow Quest 4)
     •  Racing Hearts (Shadow Quest 4.5)
     •  A Wicked Hunger (Creatures of Darkness 1)
     •  A Wicked Night (Creatures of Darkness 2)
     • A Wicked Desire (Creatures of Darkness 3)     

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

Kiersten will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.




Wednesday, February 24, 2016

U.S. Art Supply 5.5" x 8.5" Premium Hardbound Sketch Book




My Son In Law loves to draw and paint and this is a great sketch pad for him. With it being hard bound he can take it on the go with him. He really likes that there are 80 sheets in this pad and that the paper is 70 pound. He likes to sketch when they go some place and he sees something really nice like a sun set over the water or things along those lines. The wire binding on it makes it easy as well for on the go because the glue bound pads tend to give out and let the pages fall out. This one he will not have to worry about that.

We have other products from US Art Supply and they have all been fantastic. Their quality is top notch. This pad is no different. The quality is amazing.

  I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Excerpt Tour: Still Counting by Phil Fragasso


Still Counting
by Phil Fragasso

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GENRE: Chick-lit, bittersweet romance

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BLURB:

Adam Donatello and Nina Morales share an immediate and powerful attraction, and their future together seems assured. But love is difficult enough without adding complications – real or imagined – to the mix. Nina sees life as a thousand shades of gray, while Adam tends towards black-and-white. He wants to move fast; she needs time. Nina sees her past liaisons with women as immaterial to their relationship, while her disclosure drives Adam to a state of irrational jealousy. He doesn't know how he could compete with a woman; and his suspicions – which Nina views as hypocritical – lead them both to make decisions they may live to regret.

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EXCERPT:

“I can’t believe they’re actually paying me to do this,” said Nina.

She had just come home after completing her first after-school program.

“I guess that means you liked it,” I said.

“I absolutely loved it. The kids are great. Monica is someone I can learn from. And I feel like the students really responded to me.”

“I’m sure they did. The girls all want to be like you and the boys all want to be with you.”

Nina froze in place and glared at me. “Do you always have to be so damn cynical and crass!”

“I was just joking around.”

“Well, why do you have to joke around so much? And why do your stupid jokes always have to be at someone else’s expense? It gets old, Adam. Very old, very fast.”

“Whoa, Nina. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean anything by it.”

“You never mean anything.” She turned away and then turned back to stare me down. “Everything’s always a joke. But this is important to me. It’s the first time I’ve actually gotten paid for using my art skills. It’s exciting and I don’t need you to try and drag me down.”

Nina stomped off to the bedroom to change and shut the door. I was left alone in the living room with a half-empty Corona and a head full of whirling doubt and confusion. Part of me knew she was right. I did tend to joke about everything and my attempts at humor could sometimes be hurtful. I’d heard all that before. A million times. From my parents, teachers, friends, and colleagues. Nina was also right that I “never meant anything by it.” And, even though she hadn’t said it outright, it was also true that I often found my humor far more amusing than anyone else.



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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Phil Fragasso sold his first article at the age of 16. Since then he has written and published a wide variety of books, articles and essays. After many years as a corporate marketer, he left to pursue endeavors that were more fulfilling personally and more contributory on a societal level. Today he focuses his time on writing and teaching.


Buy links:

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

Phil will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn host.














Blitz for The Mediator by Candace Laville


The Mediator
Cupid Dating Agency
Menage 1, Novella
Candace Laville

Genre: Erotica (Paranormal Romance)

Publisher: Smart Heart Publishing

epub: 978-0-9931992-8-8
ASIN: B01AKVURTM

Number of pages: 77
Word Count: 20k

Cover Artist: Pam Palmer

Book Description:

That Kerry’s birthday falls on the most romantic day of the year sucks. That she’s set up on a date with both an angel and a demon sucks worse. But she’s about to discover that being trapped between good and evil makes for one hell of a good time. 

Mike and Cal, angel and demon, are reluctant business partners. To help them get along, Cupid sends a mediator called Kerry, but rather than working on a truce, the guys are soon locked in a different battle, this time over Kerry’s smoking curves. 

Explicit sex scenes, DP, and strong language.

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Excerpt 1:

Twenty-four hours. One big house and two hot men. No big deal.
I shrugged off Michael's jacket and stole a glimpse of his zipper region. If the rumors were true, those were no rolled up socks in there.
I sucked in air and handed him the jacket. "Thanks again."
He turned to find a coat hanger, while Cal took my arm to guide me into a hall.
We stopped at the threshold. Tall candles in holders provided the only illumination, shining light onto a thirty foot table.
That sure looked like a date to me.
Three sets of plates and silverware were already laid out at one end of the table, with bowls of steaming veg and meat in the center. Wow, the smell was fantastic. Like rich gravy and sweet carrots and home.
But then, I was starved. The only food I'd had all day were two bottles of wine, and some might argue that wine wasn't food at all.
"Guess we're overdressed, huh?" I pointed at the posh red wallpaper and high ceilings, the humongous fireplace in which a fire crackled, and the sumptuous chairs.
Cal glanced down at his black shirt, top buttons open, and his tight leather pants.
Crap. Another sock-like bulge.
"Maybe we should take our clothes off." He grinned. "There's no rule about having dessert first."
I sucked in a jagged breath, but rolled my eyes to overplay the rising dampness in my panties. "Please. You should have more control than that."
Michael stepped up and offered me his arm on my left.
I hooked in, perhaps clinging a little too tight, but he didn't complain.
In fact, he didn't seem like a complicated guy at all.
Callister was the drama queen in that pairing. I didn't have to glance over my shoulder to know his bottom lip was pushed out like a toddler's being denied its toy.
Except I wasn't his toy.
Why was it so difficult to keep a cool head? The sec I laid eyes on them, a switch inside me flicked. Some inexplicable compulsion drove me to stay by their sides.
Or more likely, good old-fashioned lust.

I may not have a type, but these two were definitely it.



About the Author:

Candace is a UK author who writes romance and erotica. Her first novella series, Cupid Dating Agency, is published by Smart Heart Publishing. When she’s not engrossed in writing, Candace enjoys traveling and sightseeing, and adding to her ever-growing shoe collection.

http://candacelaville.com/

Tour giveaway 

Two copies of the e-book

Two $20 Amazon gift cards

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Atalanta® Color Liquid Chalk Marker Pens-8




I love chalk markers and have used several different brands, as well as several different tip sizes. This is my first go round with Atlanta Tech and with fine tip chalk markers as well. I am very happy to say that I love both.  The fine tip on these markers has opened me to a whole new world of chalk markers, now I can do fine work as well as large pictures or writing. I also love the quality of these markers Atlanta Tech has made a great product and has taken the time to ensure the quality of these markers. They write very smoothly and there really is quite a bit of ink in the markers.

  I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

US Art Supply 15 Piece Multi-Purpose Brush Set




I am not a artist by any means but I do love to craft. I use a lot of paint and other mediums in my crafts. This set of brushes is perfect for most of my crafting needs. There are 15 paint brushes in this set. All 15 are of different sizes, and even the handle sizes are different. I personally like the shorted handles as I feel I have more control of the brush. The handles are made of wood. The bristles are made of synthetic materials, some are stiff others are very soft. Which is also a really good thing for different projects I do. I really love this set as well as other products I have from US Art Supply. I love the quality.

I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.




U.S. Art Supply® Small 11" Wooden Brush Box







This small wooden paint brush box by US Art Supply is pretty much a work of art by itself. It is supposed to be 11"Wide x 4-1/8"Deep x 1-3/8"Tall, but actually it is a bit smaller is measuring the inside of the box. It is made of hand-sanded aged beech wood, with a oil finish. It is just beautiful. It will hold a lot of short handled brushes as well. It could also hold other things like crochet or knitting needles, pens or pencils, and more. The lid slides off and on via a groove, it does not lock shut, so you would want to store it flat or on the closed end so it doesn't come open and spill your brushes.

  I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.