Category Archives: Jaymes

Cover Reveal: 100 Days in Deadland by Berinn Rae

Cover Reveal Cover Reveal organized by Support Indie Authors 100 Days in Deadland by Berinn Rae Cover Design by Berinn Rae Book Blurb: The world ended on a Thursday. In less than three days, the world succumbed to a pestilence that decimated the living. In its place rose a new species: vicious, gruesome, wandering plague monsters with an insatiable hunger for the living. There is no shelter. No government. In this new world, you’re either a survivor or a victim. Still in her twenties, Cash has seen thousands die, only to walk again. An office worker with few survival skills, … Continue reading

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Blog Tour Review & Giveaway: Call of the Raven by Shawn Reilly

Title: Call of the Raven (The Union Series Book #1) Author: Shawn Reilly Genre: Paranormal Drama Publication Date: January 22, 2013 Rating: ★★★★ Summary: Love is something everyone longs for at the deepest level—but for some, love is a curse. This is most certainly true for Asher Lake, the Keeper of an unknown group of people called ani-shifts. Ani-shifts, those with the ability to shift into animal forms, compose a secretive body of individuals known simply as the Union. A wolf in shifter form, Asher lives with a curse placed upon him and his predecessors by the elusive Raven—a dark … Continue reading

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Review: Knight Awakened (Circle of Seven, #1) by Coreene Callahan

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Title: Knight Awakened (Circle of Seven, #1) Author: Coreene Callahan Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Montlake Romance Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: In AD 1331, warlord Vladimir Barbu seizes control of Transylvania. But in spite of his bloody triumph, his claim to the throne remains out of reach. The king of Hungary opposes his rule, the Transylvanian people despise his brutal ways, and the high priestess needed to crown him has vanished without a trace. But Barbu hasn’t come this far only to be thwarted by a woman. He unleashes his best hunters to track her down and bring her to him—dead or … Continue reading

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Blog Tour Review & Giveaway: Date Me (The Keatyn Chronicals, #3) by Jillian Dodd

  Title: Date Me (The Keatyn Chronicals , #3) Author: Jillian Dodd Rating:  Genre: YA/Romance Publisher: Bandit Publication Date: April 6th, 2013 Synopsis: I’m not scripting my life anymore. I’m living it. I’m done with the God of all Hotties. I’m going to give my heart to the boy who I think deserves it. The boy whose kisses are hotter than molten lava. The boy who offered me the key to his heart. The boy who asked me to Homecoming in a big, sexy way. There are so many things to look forward to. Parties at the Cave. Homecoming festivities. … Continue reading

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Blog Tour and Giveaway: My Everything by Heidi McLaughlin

  Title: My Everything Author: Heidi McLaughlin Publication Date: March 18, 2013 Rating: Summary: When Nick Ashford lost his friend, Mason, he didn’t realize he was going to lose his family as well, but that’s exactly what happened. Alone and in a foreign country, Nick is working on rebuilding his life one patient at a time, that is, until a striking volunteer makes her presence known. Can Nick finish his year in Africa without risking his heart being broken again, or is he willing to start a new chapter in his life before his return to Beaumont? Review: When I finished reading Forever … Continue reading

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Review: Planning For Love by Christi Barth

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Title: Planning For Love (Aisle Bound Trilogy #1) Author: Christi Barth Rating:  Genre: Contemporary Romance Publisher: Carina Press Publication Date: August 1st, 2012 Synopsis:  Hopeless romantic Ivy Rhodes and anti-Cupid Bennett Westcott request the pleasure of your company for their disaster of a courtship Wedding planner Ivy Rhodes is the best in the business, and she’s not about to let a personal problem stop her from getting ahead. So when she’s asked to star in the reality TV show Planning for Love, it doesn’t matter that the show’s videographer happens to be a recent—and heartbreaking—one-night stand. Bennett Westcott admits he … Continue reading

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Lost in You Cover Reveal by Heidi McLaughlin

Coming May 1st Cover by Sarah Hansen ~ OkayCreations.net   Lost in You Ryan Stone is a less than average teenager. He doesn’t have fancy clothes. He doesn’t carry around the latest smartphone and he definitely doesn’t have an MP3 player. Instead, he goes to school, does his chores and dreams of a new life away from Brookfield where he’s expected to follow in his blue collar family’s footsteps.  Hadley Carter is America’s Pop Princess. A successful recording artist living her dream with a sold-out tour and a handful of Grammy’s there isn’t much that she wants for, except love. … Continue reading

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Blog Tour Review and Giveaway: Kiss Me by Jillian Dodd

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  Title: Kiss Me (The Keatyn Chronicals , #2) Author: Jillian Dodd Rating:  Genre: YA/Romance Publisher: Bandit Publication Date: November 28, 2012 Synopsis: I’ve always written scripts for my perfect life. But no way could I have ever scripted this. My life is so far from perfect, it’s not even funny. All because of a stalker. I’m at a boarding school where I have to lie about who I am. I can’t see my family. I’m tutoring a hottie god that tortures me with his smile. The most popular girl already hates me. But there’s this boy. This hot, sweet, … Continue reading

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Interview with Sherri Hayes, Author of Red Zone

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   Red Zone is an interesting title for this book. How did you come up with it? Red Zone is a football term. In football, the red zone is the portion of the field from the 20 yard line to the goal. This area is crucial for a team because if they fall apart in the red zone, then they will most likely leave the field with only three points instead of seven. It’s make it or break it for a team. I thought it was the perfect title for a romantic suspense novel involving a professional football player.  Rebecca … Continue reading

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Review: The End of All Things by Lissa Bryan

Title: The End of All Things Author: Lissa Bryan Rating:  Genre: Adult Fiction Publisher:  The Writer’s Coffee Shop Publication Date: January 24th, 2013 Synopsis: After a terrible virus ravages the planet, Carly Daniels, one of the few survivors, hides in her apartment in Juneau trying to survive the best she can with only occasional forays to gather food. With her is Sam, a wolf puppy she found starving on the streets. He becomes her companion and a reason to continue when giving up sometimes seems like the more attractive option. Still dazed with shock and grief, she hopes for the … Continue reading

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Blog Tour: Review and Giveaway- Forever my Girl by Heidi McLaughlin

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Title: Forever My Girl (The Beaumont #1) Author: Heidi McLaughlin Publisher: Bandit Publishing Release Date: December 27th 2012 Rating: Summary: I was never supposed to be a rock star. I had my life all planned out for me. Play football in college. Go to the NFL. Marry my high school sweetheart and live happily ever after. I broke both our hearts that day when I told her I was leaving. I was young. I made the right decision for me, but the wrong decision for us. I’ve poured my soul into my music, but I’ve never forgotten her. Her smell, her smile. And now I’m … Continue reading

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Review: Uncontrollable (Book 2 in The Nature of Grace Series) by S.R. Johannes

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Title: Uncontrollable (Book 2 in The Nature of Grace Series) Author: S.R. Johannes Genre: YA Publisher: Coleman & Stott Release Date: September 2012 Rating: Summary:  As 16-year-old Grace recovers from tragedy, her science class is chosen by Agent Sweeney at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help with research on the new “Red Wolf Reintroduction Program”. While she’s excited about helping with the conservation of the endangered wolves, Grace knows this means being outdoors in the worst winter recorded, in a place she no longer feels comfortable. It also means working closely with Wyn (her ex) and his annoying … Continue reading

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Review: Blue Mercy by Orna Ross

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Title: Blue Mercy Author: Orna Ross Rating:  Genre: Fiction Mercy Mulcahy has devoted her life to protecting her daughter, Star, from neglect and cruelty – especially from the tyranny of her father, Star’s grandfather. Now she stands accused of killing this elderly man. Was it, as so many think, an assisted suicide? Or something more sinister? The only person who might know the truth, Mercy’s boyfriend Zach, has left town and rather than try to plead her innocence, Mercy has turned to writing a book about it all — behaviour that infuriates Star. How will any of this serve the … Continue reading

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Review: Ghostwriter by Lissa Bryan

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Title: Ghostwriter Author: Lissa Bryan Rating:  Genre: Paranormal Romance Publisher:  The Writer’s Coffee Shop Publication Date: October 11, 2012 Synopsis: After being laid off from the newspaper where she worked as a journalist, and losing her boyfriend in rapid succession, Sara Howell is looking to downsize before her dwindling savings run out. Things are finally starting to look up when she lands a job ghostwriting the biography of a popular politician and rents an isolated island house which turns out to have once been the home of her favorite author, Seth Fortner, who mysteriously disappeared in 1925. But when strange … Continue reading

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Giveaway & Review of The Keatyn Chronicals Book One: Stalk Me by Jillian Dodd

  Title: Stalk Me Author: Jillian Dodd Rating:  Genre: YA Publisher:  Bandit Publishing Publication Date: September 2012 Review: This story made me very nolstalgic. Not because my life in high school was so glamorous and I had boys flocking towards me like Keatyn but because Jillian Dodd did an EXCELLENT job of reminding me what it’s like to be in the process of growing up and trying to find yourself in a world of endless possibilities and versions of yourself. Keatyn is a very unique character. She seems like she has it all. Great friends, popularity, a famous mother, the … Continue reading

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Stalk Me: Exclusive Cush Interview & Giveaway

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  Today we sat down with Brandon “Cush” Cushman to get his side of the story. I was very excited for this interview because I’m “Team Cush” all the way. Let’s see what he had to say. It’s widely known that you’ve always been sort of a playboy. Have you ever thought of settling down with anyone other than Keatyn? I crushed on her since I first saw her. Once I got to know her, I crushed even harder. She’s fun to be around. I settled for being her friend. I wish I wouldn’t have. I should have told her … Continue reading

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Review: Back to Bataan by Jerome Charyn

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  Title: Back to Bataan Author: Jerome Charyn Rating:  Genre: YA Historical Fiction Publisher:  Tribute Books Publication Date: July 2012 Review: Jack is an 11 year old boy who is living his life focused on the death of his father during the war. Set becoming a soldier and going off to war like his father, Jack’s dreams are constantly crushed when his mother tells him he’s not old enough. When Jack’s fiancee leaves him for another boy at his school, he runs away to live with hobos on the street. I found it difficult to rate this book, not because … Continue reading

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Review: Murder Takes Time by Giacomo Giammatteo

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Title: Murder Takes Time (Book 1 in the Friendship & Honor Series) Author: Giacomo Giammatteo Rating:  Genre: Mystery Publisher:  Inferno Publishing Publication Date: April 2012 Review: I used to read a lot of Murder Mysteries. Somewhere along the last few years, I stopped and this book is making me wonder why. Murder Takes Time is an excellent read. From the background behind Tony, Nicky, and Frankie’s lifelong friendship to trying to figure out who is behind the terrible murders, this book had me hooked. A lot of books and movies tend to go overboard with mob stories but I felt … Continue reading

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Review: The Color of Snow by Brenda Stanley

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Title: The Color of Snow Author: Brenda Stanley Rating:  Genre: YA Fiction Publisher:  Tribute Books Publication Date: June 2012 Review: All her life, Sofie has thought she was living under a curse. Her father kept her secluded from the world to protect others. When Sofie’s Papa is arrested for shooting the boy she loves and her only friend, she is taken away from him and forced to live with extended family she never knew and questions everything she was ever taught about herself and the world around her. I think the author did a great job at capturing the feelings … Continue reading

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Review: Something Strange and Deadly

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Title: Something Strange and Deadly Author: Susan Dennard Rating:  Genre: Paranormal Historical Publisher:  HarperTeen Publication Date: July 24th, 2012 Review: When I realized this book was about zombies, I freaked out. I am NOT a zombie fan. I have friends that have endlessly tried to get me to watch The Walking Dead and I will not. I have nightmares even if I THINK about watching a thriller or horror movie/show. Nothing could ever convince me to watch anything to do with zombies. Until I read Something Strange and Deadly. Something Strange and Deadly definitely keeps the reader in suspense. I … Continue reading

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