Pop Rock 

by Charity Ferrell 

Publication date: October 17th 2016

Genres: New Adult, Romance

You’ve seen the headlines about him.

Knox Rivers is music’s out of control, all over TMZ, and under the impression that he’s God’s gift to the female population bad boy.

He steals hearts with his music and breaks them in the same night.

And I’m his new personal assistant.

I didn’t want to take the job, but my dad lost everything we had for not paying taxes, and I’m desperate. I have this under control, right? I’m the daughter of a rock legend and have been around these types of men my entire life – but with every passing mile I’ve finding myself more drawn to him.

I’m fighting to keep our relationship professional while he’s pushing to show me there’s more to him than what’s plastered all over the tabloids.

Desire starts triumphing my rationality. 

I’m throwing all of my rules out the window. 

I’ll deal with the repercussions when the gas tank runs dry.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Xpresso Book Tours and the author. Thank you for the reviewing opportunity!

I've always been fascinated with a celebrity's life, wanting to read about how they deal with the fame, fortune, and the rumors surrounding their every moves. Pop Rock gave me an insight to that life in the form of Knox Rivers, the pop star sensation everyone couldn't stop talking about.

To be honest, I rated this a solid 4 stars because of Knox. Not just because he has a look to rival Chris Hemsworth (and I really liked Chris), but because of his humble personality that really added a spark to the story. Despite the spotlight that he was constantly under, he remained yet a simple guy who valued his cheap guitar, his family and yearned for love without the complications of lies and deceit. Knox is surprisingly a very grounded person and overall a decent guy, definitely not the obknoxious kind (pun intended!). 

Libby Graves was born into the rock scene but she found herself struggling for money when her legendary rockstar dad was sent to jail. Desperate for money to pay for her college, she was hired by Thomas, her dad's good friend to become Knox's personal assistant. Stereotyping Knox Rivers was the worst decision she ever made, especially when Knox Rivers continuously proved her wrong with his sweet gestures and flirty demeanor.  

The sexual chemistry between Knox and Libby is beyond electrifying. Their banter was witty and cute and my heart melted at the romance. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and this is as good as a fun contemporary romance could get! 

The only reason why I did not give it a full five is because at times I find myself disagreeing with Libby's thoughts and my mind mentally screamed "give the guy a break!" wayyyy too many times, so that's the major minus point there. 

Overall a great read to satisfy your urge for a sexy, funny rockstar romance! 

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A Shot With You (Bourbon Brothers #2) 

Author: Teri Anne Stanley

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Expected Publication: January 9th 2017

Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Bourbon is in Brandon Morgan’s blood. His family owns the best bourbon brand in the country—or it will be with his marketing genius. And after meeting the fiery daughter of a tequila distillery owner, he’s never been more sure.

His barrels, her tequila. It’s a match made in heaven. But only if he can keep his hands off the owner’s daughter…and his secrets to himself.

Lesa Ruiz will do anything to keep Little Possum afloat, but one look at Brandon’s gorgeous dimples and Lesa knows two things for sure: forever is not in the cards with this man and he’s way too sexy to resist for long.

Well, three things… Brandon is hiding something, and she’ll need to get a lot closer to figure it out and save her family’s legacy. Shots, anyone?

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of the book provided by Entangled Publishing and the author. Thank you so much for the reviewing opportunity! 

I preferred deep and intense romance, but on occasion, I do binge read on clean and straightforward ones. This book definitely satisfied my need for cute and funny romance. However, as much as I did enjoyed the entire book, the starting was a little too slow for me and I ended up putting it aside more times than I could count, and then there's the instant attraction thing. With that aside, this is actually a pretty well-written story. 

Lesa and Brandon's romance was more of slow burn and not a raging wildfire but that was a refreshing change in my opinion. And the humor had me laughing out loud! Brandon's dedication to work was admirable and Lesa passion for freedom mimicked my own, so these characters are as real as they can get. 

If you are looking for a book to curl up with, this is the perfect read for the night.

Afterimage

(The Enertia Trials #1)

Author: J. Kowallis

Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction, YA, Romance

Published: May 7th , 2015

Publisher: Createspace 

Reggie’s dreams . . .

aren’t dreams.

Visions of the future flood her mind like shards of broken puzzles. Caged in her cell, every morning begins the same. She’s drugged, tortured, and images are torn from her memory by Public One.

Until the morning everything changes. The vision is different. The future’s never been about her, and now she knows they’re coming for her:

Nomads.

How will she convince them to keep her alive when Nate, their leader, doesn’t like or even trust her? To him, she’s a science experiment. A machine.

When Public One will do anything to keep her, Reggie must make a decision: remain a slave to her past, or risk her future to venture into a world more terrifying than she’s ever known.

I voluntarily read and reviewed a free copy of the book provided by Xpresso Book Tours and the author. Thank you for thrusting me into a dystopian world I never wanted to leave! - What I meant was, thank you for the reviewing opportunity! *coughs* - 

This series is a masterpiece in the making.    

A dystopian novel set after the Third World War, the author painstakingly created a world where mankind was left dealing with the aftermath of the war. Divided between the Public Ones and the Nomads, this is a story of how a precognitive, Reggie becomes the key to unlocking a secret that is much bigger than mankind itself.

Stunned and overwhelmed, I am positive that my mundane review could never do the book justice, this is the kind of book that you have to read it to feel it - because I've just had the most thrilling experience of my reading life!

My favorite dystopia has always been The Host, but the fact that Afterimage shared the same spot with my all time favorite has got to mean something. From the world building to the character development, this series pulled to me like a cinnamon flavored hot chocolate with marshmallow in the middle of a cold night (the analogy because I'm in a Christmas mood :p). The first chapter already got me craving for more, the need to dig to the bottom of the mystery was so great I finished it in no time.  

What sets this book apart from the other dystopian novels is in my opinion, the plot building. There was so much thought and effort put into describing the background of the story, from before, during and after the war that made you felt so present in the book. I was completely immersed into the world and felt every bit of adrenaline rush. Although the main characters in the book are Reggie and Nate, the story was also told from multiple perspectives and mainly through the eyes of the secondary characters. Wow. Not only the author managed to pull off this bold move, it was a breath of fresh air. This is the first time I've read a book with so many unique voices and not completely turned off by it. On the contrary, these perspectives allow readers to have a better grasp of the reality the characters are dealing with, and that's where the character development aspect comes in. 

I also loved how the romance in the book was not overdone, and yet not underwhelming either. The author has an amazing way of weaving a romance into the story and have the readers wanting for more without putting the storyline on hold. The relationships felt real and believable, and it's the kind that I honestly feel would happen if I was thrust into their world. 

There isn't much I can reveal about the plot without it being turned into a spoiler, and trust me when I say that the blurb is just the tip of the iceberg. I pretty much went into the book blind! I thought I had the book figured out, tortured protagonist saved by alpha male lead and subsequently figured out a way to overthrow the antagonists, but I guess I do not have the precognitive ability like Reggie.

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Title: Inferno

Author: Stacey Rourke

Genre: Teen Fantasy

Expected Release Date: Dec. 5th, 2016

Cover Designer: KC Designs

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

With the death of a hero, a dark force has risen. A hellhound is loose on the Rhodes Campus, building its pack with a bloody body count. 

Any hope for salvation rests in the fiery hands of dashing Irishman, Caleb, with his power over the elements. 

Fighting to save a dear friend from the internal monster consuming him, Caleb finds the love of his life a target for the vicious attacks. 

How far will he go to save Celeste from the destiny ravenous to claim her?

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This is my stop during the book blitz for Secrets & Shadows. This box set contains novels by Kelly St. Clare, Siobhan Davis, Sophie Davis, Angela Fristoe, DelSheree Gladden, Laxmi Hariharan, Melissa Eskue Ousley, Kristin D. Van Risseghem, Rhonda Sermon and Susan Stec. 

This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 30 November till 6 December, you can view the blitz schedule here.

You can buy your copy of Secrets & Shadows for only 0.99$ for a limited time on Amazon. It's also available through Kindle Unlimited.

Secrets & Shadows

by Kelly St. Clare, Siobhan Davis, Sophie Davis, Angela Fristoe, DelSheree Gladden, Laxmi Hariharan, Melissa Eskue Ousley, Kristin D. Van Risseghem, Rhonda Sermon and Susan Stec

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy and Science Fiction

Age category: Young Adult

Release Date: 30 November, 2016

The Secrets and Shadows Boxed Set is a compilation of TEN not to be missed Young Adult Paranormal, Fantasy and Science Fiction full-length novels that will have you turning the pages faster than ever before.

Packed with fairies, witches, aliens, shifters, ghosts, space soldiers, deadly magic, gritty dystopian worlds, complicated relationships, and the ultimate swoon-worthy love interests, follow ten badass heroines with remarkable powers and gifts as they face extraordinary challenges and decisions with potentially deadly consequences. They will stop at nothing to protect everyone and everything they love. They are fierce!

With over a million words and more than 900 combined four and five-star reviews, this is your ultimate young adult collection of mesmerizing paranormal, action-packed urban fantasy, enthralling time travel, gripping dystopian and captivating space operas from 10 Award Winning, New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling authors!

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For a limited time Secrets & Shadows will be only 0.99$, that means 0.99$ for 10 full length novels. You can buy your copy of Secrets & Shadows on Amazon. 

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Below are the authors who have a book in this box set

USA Today Bestselling Author DelSheree Gladden

USA Today Bestselling Author Angela Fristoe

International Bestselling Author Rhonda Sermon

NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Susan Stec

NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Laxmi Hariharan

International Bestselling Author Kelly St. Clare

USA Today Bestselling Author Kristin D. Van Risseghem

International Bestselling Author Sophie Davis

International Bestselling Author Siobhan Davis

Award Winning Author Melissa Eskue Ousley

Title: Descent

Author: Stacey Rourke

Genre: YA Fantasy

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s Reviews & PR

It's been two years since the lion roared ... the eagle flew ... and the fated Celtic warrior embraced her destiny. Now, with an unknown darkness swirling and the body count rising, the world needs a hero more than ever. A new battle is brewing. Who will answer the call to war? The time has come. The stage is set. And the Garretts are back in a brand new novella. Descent; The Gryphon Series Resurrection, Coming in Spring 2016. It's hard to keep a bad pirate down... 

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