BLOG TOUR STOP! FLASHES OF ME BY CYNTHIA SAX
Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Romancebookworm.com Goodies on February 4, 2014
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Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Book News on February 3, 2014
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CATEGORY: ADULT
CONTAINS GRAPHIC LANGUAGE AND SEX.
The Earth’s atmosphere is swiss cheese. To avoid the oncoming oxygen crisis, black-sheep heiress, Maeve Aypotu, has been chemically suspended in one of the Archive’s plush, multi-million dollar chambers, located underground. Scientists claim they can patch everything up in about 15 years, so, just to be safe, the Archive programmed the chambers to open in 17 years.
And then, everything on Earth went wrong.
Up on the surface, Pluto has taken control of the planet, scorching away all signs of human civilization and reconstructing the environment to suit the Plutian’s lucrative dragon trade. Humans that survived weree forced to be laborers, divided into five Houses, each handling a different stage of the dragon harvest. Survival and repopulation have become a currency among the Houses. To make matters worse, Rha Diem, the rugged leader of the Fly House, has gotten word that the cost of existence just rose to a price that no human should have to pay. And now there is a whole Archive of survivors that will be expected to pay too.
Learning to trust one another may need to start small–with the fusion of one powerful Rha and one bad ass black sheep–before a damaged race can even hope to regain control of their alien Earth.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20332020-the-fly-house
Connected by the Sea (Hawaiian Crush Book One)
Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Reviews on February 1, 2014
Blurb:
Sydney is attending University of Hawaii on Oahu where she’s majoring in Marine Biology. She loves her friends, her job, and her school. Since her ex-boyfriend cheated on her six months ago, she hasn’t moves onto anybody new yet. When Coen catches her eye, she’s immediately attracted to him in a very carnal way. She refused to let herself feel that way because he’s a heartbreaker just like her ex was. But when she’s called to her professor’s office because she’s asked to tutor someone, she doesn’t realize it’s Coen. Will he convince her that he really is boyfriend material or will he turn out just as she suspects?
Review:
This debut was a quick, romantic read!
Ah, to be young again! Sydney’s a sweet and very intelligent college student, that’s full of ambition. Her brilliant mind, academically, isn’t matched with common sense; however. She’s in denial about her best friend, too accepting about her “family”, and not aggressive enough with her own needs. I couldn’t help but like her, though, as she has a heart of gold and carries a tragic secret that would break a weaker person.
Coen’s my type of hero. A sexy bad-boy with a reputation was always my green flag, and I just love the quiet ones! The stories have a way of twisting into the worst thing imaginable, which leaves no room for the truth. In Coen’s case, he’s been pegged both right and wrong. I had fun as he revealed both the devil and angel inside of him to Sydney.
There were scenes that were sensually enticing, and some that were downright erotic. I was entertained, frustrated, and intrigued throughout. The ending satisfied a few things, but left plenty of room for more. I look forward to the rest of the series!
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Connected by the Sea (Hawaiian Crush #1)
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BLOG TOUR STOP! THE OPPOSITE OF WILD BY KYLIE GILMORE (@TastyBookTours)
Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Romancebookworm.com Goodies on January 31, 2014
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Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Book News on January 31, 2014
Feuding with his houseguest’s brother and torn between worry and frustration over his twin, Slate MacCallister brings the rural doctor to his ranch in a record-breaking snow storm to save the boy Slate loves like a son.
Dr. Becky O’Donald is a city girl stuck in Nowhereville, Montana trying to hack down her massive student loan debt. Thrown into a medical nightmare by MacCallister and certain there is more going on with the lonely, melancholy Amelia, Becky is taken aback by the boy mirroring her host down to the dimple in his cheek.
Closeted on the sprawling ranch, surrounded by white, Becky fights the pull of the country life and the man exuding it.
Certain he’s with Amelia, the boy is his, and he’s lying about having a brother, Becky denies her heart. But how long can she hold out against the man who rides to her rescue and kisses her knees weak?
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Spurs and Lace (Lonely Lace Series)
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PLACE OF A SKULL By: Keith Jacobsen
Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Reviews on January 22, 2014
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In West Belfast in the late 1960s, Brendan O’Hara and his teenage son, Seamus, are drawn to the nationalist cause and join the IRA. Their obsession divides them from other members of the family, especially Seamus’ mother, Ruth, and his gentle younger brother, Patrick. Ruth copes with her isolation through a close friendship with Linda, Brendan’s sister-in-law, and a passionate and over-protective relationship with Patrick.
The family leave Belfast so that Brendan and Seamus can take part in the mainland campaign, where Brendan and Seamus become ruthless executioners of informers. Betrayed by an unknown informer, Brendan is arrested and sentenced to twenty years.
Seamus escapes the attention of the authorities and tries to put his past behind him. But he is horrified when, on his deathbed, Brendan makes him swear an oath to kill the informer who put Brendan behind bars. But Seamus discovers he has a personal connection to the informer. Tormented by guilt but bound by his oath, can Seamus avenge his father without destroying himself?
REVIEW:
Book one of the “Furies Trilogy”
From the first page, the author’s extensive research for this installment was obvious. Jacobsen’s accurate period detail and believable characters brought the story to life in a brilliant manner.
As I read this book, my heart was breaking. Following a group of strong characters who face the hardships of political and religious persecution is never easy, but the author makes it hard to look away. Dark secrets tear a family apart as they are brought to light and those that seemed the weakest turn out to have the greatest fortitude. With each page the tension, suspense and uncertainty kept me enthralled.
I have never had so many mixed emotions throughout a novel about the characters involved. I would like a character one minute, then hate them the next. The story line was compelling and flowed with ease. I highly recommend this to those that like mysteries, thrillers, and historical fiction.
BOOK LINKS:
Amazon: Place of A Skull
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17987578-place-of-a-skull
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6498538.Keith_Jacobsen
http://www.keithjacobsen.co.uk/da/113119
LOST GIRL (An Oracles Novelette) By: Dax Varley
Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Reviews, YA Fiction on January 17, 2014
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Juniper Lynch has a flair for all things psychic – a gift she inherited from her dearly departed granny.
When her best friend, Gena needs help finding her missing retainer, Juniper is quick to try scrying, aka crystal-gazing. With no crystal ball handy, she goes the easy route and gazes into a glass of water. But the image that appears is not what she expected. The shriveled face of a missing girl floats to the surface. Juniper is seized by a mystical connection and the countdown clock begins.
Can she find the lost girl before they both wither away?
REVIEW
You know that you’re in for an adventure when the Ouija board gets pulled out!
After Gena loses her retainer and is threatened with six weeks away from her besties, she’s willing to try anything that will help her find it. Fortunately for her, Juniper has inherited a unique gift that may be able to locate its whereabouts. Unfortunately for all of them, however, the gift has a mind of its own. As their focus begins to hone in on a missing girl in Junipers vision, they forget the dangerous situation they’re putting themselves into.
Juniper, Gena, and Anne are a comical and adorable trio. The freak, the geek, and the beauty are a very relatable combination. I can think of several little groups that I’ve known over the years that would fit their profile perfectly. I laughed, and held my breath, as the amazing young women worked together without doubting Juniper’s gift.
I love Dax Varley, as her novellas are intelligently written, fast paced, and so much fun! She has such an enchanting way of combining the paranormal with the thrill of a mystery, while giving the narrative from a teenager’s point of view. This story is entertaining, creative, funny, and touching. As with any book from this author, I highly recommend this to YA fans!
Book Links:
Amazon:
LOST GIRL (An Oracles Novelette)
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About the Author:
When Dax Varley isn’t reading, she’s slinging words onto a page. She lives in Richmond, Texas with her husband and a half-dozen imaginary friends.
Author Links: http://www.goodreads.com/dax_varley
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Romancebookworm.com Goodies on December 26, 2013
Thank you seems like such a small thing to say but know that it comes from my heart. I am grateful to all of you that have embraced my debut novel, Everlasting Hunger and brought it into your lives. I read every review and I appreciate them all. They will help me continue to bring stories to life.
Tomorrow, The Stroke of Midnight will be released. This is an anthology that has some amazing stories in it from some awesome authors and it is FREE!! I wrote a short novella called Eternal Beginnings to be included. I would love to know what you think. Keep in mind that it helps if you have read Everlasting Hunger first.
I hope you will continue to follow me throughout the new year. I have some great things coming in 2014 and I am excited to share them with you!
Merry Christmas and have…
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BLOG TOUR SIGNUP AND ARC REQUEST!
Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Romancebookworm.com Goodies on December 17, 2013
Did you know that I have a short story coming out on December 26th? It is called Eternal Beginnings and it is a novella that follows Everlasting Hunger. I was so excited to be included in an amazing anthology with some awesome writers. We would love to have you guys sign up for the blog tour and/or request an ARC and leave a honest review for us.
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TWICE LOVED by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Posted by The Literary Melting Pot in Reviews on December 13, 2013
Blurb:
A position in a used toy shop is an answer to prayer for Bev Winters, who finds herself widowed with a young daughter after World War II. But, when her employer shows her surprising kindness she is unsure how to react.
After his wife’s death, Dan Fisher dutifully maintains her used toy shop and closes his heart to ever loving another woman. Then Bev Winters enters his life, and he is drawn to help her and her daughter. Will this working relationship turn into love?
Review:
I received a copy of this novel through the First Reads program on the Goodreads website.
As soon as I opened the package containing this novel, I fell in love! The slip cover is beautiful and each page is creatively bordered with a gorgeous Christmas design. The back is filled with interesting facts and recipes that are an important part of our country’s history, and there’s a pattern for a cute toy as well. As a Historical Fiction fan, and an individual who’s heard several first-hand accounts from WWII survivors, I was impressed by the expert manner in which the author dictates a world that so many of us couldn’t begin to imagine.
Bev and Dan are precious characters with remarkable resolve, courage, and faith. My heart broke for each one as they tried to push through the pain of losing a spouse, while staying true to their beliefs. Both struggle with the imperfections that we as humans must endure, but I was very satisfied with the paths that each chose in the end. The author obviously has strong Christian values, which is tactfully translated in this intelligently written book. I thoroughly enjoyed this remarkable Christmas tale of kindness, patience, and love.
Book Links:
GOODREADS https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17214199-twice-loved?from_search=true
BARNES&NOBLE http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twice-loved-wanda-e-brunstetter/1114082071?ean=9781624162671
About the Author:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/79251.Wanda_E_Brunstetter
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