Monday, September 21, 2015

The Dark Ones by Rachel Van Dyken Blog Tour + Excerpt




To touch a Dark One is death.
To talk to an immortal is suicide.
Yet, I've been marked by both.
A Vampire.
And the King of the immortals.
My life is no longer my own.
And now I know the truth, my life was never mine to begin with.
It was theirs.
It's always been theirs.






"Ethan, a word?" Alex stood.
"Sure." Ethan kissed the top of my head and left the room while Mason started rummaging around the kitchen; pots and pans clanged together, and then he pulled out a giant piece of steak.
"I hope that's not for me." I pointed.
"Protein…" He threw the steak into the pan. "…feeds the blood, which feeds the mate, which, in turn, feeds you."
"You gonna start singing Circle of Life?" I joked.
"Circle of life?" he repeated.
"Lion King?"
"Cassius is king."
I looked helplessly to Stephanie, who was trying to hide her smile behind her hand.
"Have you seriously never watched Lion King?"
"Werewolves are scared of TV," Stephanie said with a soft laugh.
"And sirens are afraid of the dark," he fired back, while she shuddered. "I'm not afraid of the TV. I just don't see the point in sitting in front of a flat box and watching people make fools of themselves."
"He'd rather be the fool." Stephanie nodded and winked in my direction.
"Mason…" I walked over to him and put my head on his shoulder. "How about I eat the steak and we watch Lion King?"
"No."
"Dances with Wolves?"
Stephanie snickered loudly behind her hand.
"Wolves do not dance," Mason growled.
"Oh, we know." Stephanie nodded. "I've seen it once. Don't care to see it again."
"Too much whiskey." Mason kissed the top of my head. "Eat the whole steak, and then we'll talk about King Lion."
"Lion King."
"Same thing."
I sighed helplessly and went to sit at the table while Mason cooked.
Stephanie gave me a side hug. "Eight tomorrow morning, alright?"
"Great."
"Bed." She shrugged. "It's been a long night." Her eyes misted again.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yeah." Her voice cracked. "Like Alex said, we get emotional. Can't help it."
It felt like she was lying, but I was human, how would I know? I nodded and turned my attention back to Mason, who'd started searing the steak.
"So you cook meat but refuse to eat it?"
"I'm a vegetarian." He smiled. I'd never realized how pointy his teeth were on the sides. Maybe that's how he'd been able to bite into me before Ethan had mated with me.
"Your teeth say otherwise." I pointed. "Flat means vegetarian. Pointy means carnivore."
Mason rolled his eyes. "I didn't say it was natural for me to be a vegetarian."
"Okay… so why?"
He let out a heavy sigh. "Meat made my mate sick… for one reason or another. It gave her headaches. She only ate fruits, vegetables, nuts." He flipped the steak. "So I learned to like other foods."
"And now?"
He went very quiet, his eyes focusing in on the steak. "Now…" His voice was hoarse. "I honor her with my every meal."
My throat clogged with emotion.
The fact that he honored her at all — but with every single meal — killed me. How did he survive that? How did he live every day having known true love? And know he may never experience it again — living forever?
"Don't pity me." Mason let out a gruff growl. "It makes it harder."
"Sorry," I whispered. "So pinecones, huh?"
He laughed. "Yes, well, it's an acquired taste."
"I bet."
My heart picked up speed, and then I smelled him. Ethan entered the room, briskly walking by me, kissing my head. "Steak almost done?"
"I'm a perfectionist." Mason held up his hands. "Let the juices seal."
Ethan scrunched up his nose. "Her blood tastes better than that steak."
"Yes, well, her blood tastes good because she's living. She's living because I feed her."
"Werewolf has a point," I teased. "Besides, if I eat my whole steak, we're going to watch Lion King!"
"Whose king?" Ethan tilted his head. "What lion? Mason's a wolf."
And that's how I ended up spending my evening between a vampire and a werewolf, eating steak and watching a Disney movie while they argued over the animal kingdom, not to mention the lion's choice in song.
It felt right.
Like I'd finally found my place.
My home.
I had no idea that the security I felt was about to get ripped from me, from the very people I'd put my trust in.



Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while watching The Bachelor.
She keeps her home in Idaho with her Husband, adorable son, and two snoring boxers! She loves to hear from readers!
Want to be kept up to date on new releases? Text MAFIA to 66866!
You can connect with her on Facebook www.facebook.com/rachelvandyken  or join her fan group Rachel's New Rockin Readers. Her website is www.rachelvandykenauthor.com .


Thursday, September 17, 2015

Alicia Rae's Release Day Launch for Tattooed emotions + Giveaway

TE_RDL_BannerIt’s release day for Alicia Rae’s Tattooed Emotions! We’re having a fantastic release day celebration for this amazing new contemporary romance. Alicia is sharing an excerpt with us to celebrate the release of her first book in the Tattooed Billionaire series. Check it all out!
TE Amazon
Buy Links:
Tattooed Emotions Synopsis: Raelyn Jennings has survived the unthinkable. She’s been given a second chance to live, to breathe, to feel. Her ability to overcome such a traumatic hurdle has created armor around her heart. But beyond her shield is fear, a consuming deep one, of the unknown. Raelyn vows to herself that she’ll solely focus on the one constant in her life, her career as the CEO for a prestigious accounting firm. Damien Heathman’s unrelenting determination has made him a powerful, respected man. He’s sexy and confident and utterly breathtaking. His dominance and strength is evident in every purposeful stride, every meaningful look, and every soft caress. Raelyn has worked with Damien’s company, Heathman Enterprises, for many years, but they’ve never crossed paths—until now. Damien’s presence fills a room. He steals Raelyn’s breath and sparks her broken heart back to life. Once Damien sets eyes on Raelyn, there is no turning back. He wants her, and he’ll stop at nothing to have her. Not even the dark secrets hidden behind his tattoos will stand in his way. The chemistry is undeniable. The passion is palpable. Can Damien convince Raelyn that he is worth the risk? Or will Raelyn allow her past to control her future, feeling the chance of another heartache is too great to bear? Goodreads
TE_Teaser6_Sm    

Exclusive Excerpt: 
  Damien lightly laid me on the bed, removed my towel, and tucked me beneath the sheets. “Do you need anything? Water, saltines, anything?” Concern filled his features once again. “No.” I smiled. “I’m fine. Just tired.” He nodded his acknowledgment, and then he walked to the bathroom door while pulling his soaking wet shirt from his back. He tossed it on the chair, every muscle flexing with his movements. I might have been tired, but that didn’t stop me from being stunned into silence as my body flamed to life at the sight of his bare torso. My greedy eyes traveled from one end of his shoulder to the other, drinking in the beauty of his ink. Without glancing at me, he sauntered over to his dresser to pull out a dark-colored shirt. “Don’t,” I whispered, feeling my heart stop beating in my chest. It destroyed me a little every time he concealed this part of himself from me. I knew something awful had happened to Damien and that he didn’t want to talk about it, but him hiding it from me hurt beyond any other physical pain I’d ever experienced. His arms paused midair, and he gazed over his shoulder. From his side profile, I saw the instant his body tensed, and his jaw clenched. “Please…” I swallowed thickly and dug for courage. “You want me to stay. And I want to lie with you…with nothing between us.” I realized I was being unfair, but I was that desperate. A visible tremor shook through him. It felt as though an eternity had passed before he spoke, “Don’t touch them.” My heart swelled within its confined space. He was going to trust me. “I won’t,” I breathed in relief. “I promise.” “Don’t ever break a promise to me, Raelyn.” He slowly lowered his arms and pivoted to face me. “So, don’t make one if you can’t keep it.” “I keep my promises,” I vowed with the utmost sincerity. “As do I. Always.” His voice was reverent. 
    
5889106 Alicia Rae Bio: Alicia Rae is a Contemporary Romance Author who lives in Dekalb, Illinois, with her husband and three beautiful boys. Alicia has a passion for reading all types of romance, writing to bring a story to life, and photography. Thank you to my dear sister, Kels, who showed me a few years ago how much I truly missed reading. And to my loving husband, for not throwing away my Nook, and planting the seed of writing in my mind. I am forever grateful. Xo Readers, words cannot thank you enough for supporting me along this incredible journey. I hope you enjoy my novels as much as I do writing them. I thank each and every one of you. Believe in yourself and follow your dreams... 

Links: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Author Goodreads   

Enter Alicia’s Giveaway: 
                         a Rafflecopter giveaway  

Blogs Taking Part in the Release Day Launch
Book Pimpers BayouBama Book Blog
Southern Vixens Book Obsessions Just One More Page
KinkyGirlsBookObsessions Wicked Babes Blog Reviews
my midnight fantasies She Hearts Books
Rockin' & Reviewing Eskimo Princess Book Reviews
Bookalicious Babes Blog Nerd Girl Official
Fictional Rendezvous Book Blog Love Danielle's Escape
Sassy Girl Books Besties & Books Love Affair With Fiction
Lightning City Book Reviews Verna Loves Books
Cruising Susan Book Reviews Ms Me28
Book Lovers Obsession Book Nook Nuts
Alpha Queens Book Obsession Boundbybooksbookreview
J & J Book Bangers FOUR CHICKS FLIPPIGN PAGES
Romance Bytes Ceres Books World Book Groupies
Raunchy, Rude Reader's blog Alice's Book Wonderland
Naughty and Devilish Book Blog MJ's Book Blog and Reviews
Night and day book blog My Book Angel
Book Freak The Book Café Book Bitches Blog
The Dark Court Naughty Nymphos Book Promotions
Bookwench I Am Hellmouth's Bookblog & Reviews
Heather Kirchhoff Book Happiness Rene's Getaway
HeadTripping Books Ramblings From Beneath the Sheets
The Island Book Blog, 3 Crazy Book Chicks, Reading Smut = Happy Husbands
Typical Distractions Agents of Romance
Kats Book Promotions/ Katsindiebookblog Smut and Bonbons
Reel Ladys Love Smut Sweet N Sassy Book A Holics
Chicks Controlled by Books LBM Book Blog
The Geekery Book Review One Book Boyfriend At A Time
Dympna's Book Blog All Is Read Trulee V's Spot Book Blog
Brittany's Book Blog The Romance Vault
Crazy Love 4 Books never too many books
Sisi's Book whores EndlessReading Escaping Into Books
The Cat's Meow Book Stop A Hopeless Romantic's Booklandia
Secrets From The Boudoir Obsessed with Romance
Book Reviews by Lynn The Smut-Brarians Rustys Reading
The Fairest of All Book Reviews Fabulous Ladies Book Blog
The Book Bellas K&S Book Blog Fueled By Books
Rapid Reviewer tanya book nook Kissing The Books
Not Your Average Book Blog Sexy Sassy And All Things Books
Hot Guys in Books Confessions of a book whore
Ink Angels Book Blog & Reviews Alii's Book Jungle
chapter 5 by Joss Radillo Kolleen's Book Obsessions
Our Kindle Konfessions Purpinkrosesbookcorner
Romancebookworms Reviews Stephanie's Book Reports
Vera is Reading Bleeding Heart Blog Eroticalover
Reading Keeps Me Sane For the love of books
the Piggy has Flown Books Sassy and Delicious:Books, Authors and Boys
Romance Between The Sheets My Girlfriends Couch
Ramblings From Beneath the Sheets My Girlfriends Couch
Twinsie Talk Wild and Dirty Book Blog Rock Out With Sweet Reads
Wicked Book Blog This Mom Loves Alphas Talk Books to Me
Obsessed With Myshelf Books to Breathe Badass Bloggettes
Danielle Hodge Marebare's Book Shelf Red Hot + Blue Reads
Grammy's Bookshelf Sexy Bibliophiles Reading Renee
Alpha Book Club The Ultimate Fan Blog Book Junkiez
Seeing Night Reviews She READS Collector of book boyfriends
Book Boyfriend Reviews Sweet Southern Reviews
Biblio Belles PBC Little Shop of Readers
Adventures in Writing Sassy Southern Books I Heart YA Blog
Lovetiggi's I Love My Authors Kitty Kats Crazy About Books
Page by Page Book Blog Reading in Sarah's Corner
Wild Wordy Women Making it Happen Read Love Blog
Globug Needs a Book Turning Another Page
JordansBookReviews Abbey's 1-Click Book Blog
Romance Schmomance abibliophobia anonymous book reviews
Short and Sassy Book Blurbs Kimmy Loves to Read
J&J's Southern Spice blog Liz Ellyn Beneath The Covers Blog
Beers bobs n books Shirley's Bookshelf
Two Feisty Angles and A Devil Til`The Last Page Book Blog
A is for Alpha B is for Books Blogging For The Love Of Authors And Their Books
Urban Smoothie Read For the Love of Books
Ceres Books World Sanaa's Book Blog Books Can Take You There
Book Butterfly in Dreamland Mythical Books connected by books
Devious Book Blog Stephanie Witter Echoing Books
Outrageous Heroes of Romance Bookaholics Reading Haven
naughty Book Eden Talking Books Blog My Girlfriends Couch
Indy Book Fairy Diary of a book Addict cupcakes and vodka book blog
Monlatable Book Reviews PaperBack Crack Textteaser
A kiss down under book blog Evermore Books Teatime and Books
Collector of book boyfriends Alpha Book Club The Dark Realm
Romance Obsessed Book Blog Nicole's Book Musings
QueenMarkedBookOblivion Book Groupies
My Girlfriends Nook Korner Holly's Red Hot Reviews
Oh My Growing TBR Book reviews by Sandra Greyland Reviews
the bookworms obsession I Heart Books
Maari Loves Her Indies New England Naughty and Nice Book Blog
Have Words Will Scribble Smokin' Hot Reads Book Blog
Just Let Me Read bloggin with m. Brennan Fabulous and Fun
mignon mykel : reviews Belle's Book Bag K&J Book Promotions
After This Page Book Blog Booklover4lifeblog Pages Abound
Kelly's Nerdy Obsession Book Referees Works of Fiction
Smut Book Junkie Reviews United by Books Books Laid Bare
Booked Every Night A girl and her books All About Books
She Thought What G & T's Indie Café NightWolf Book Blog
Those Crazy Book Chicks Reading Drinking and Relaxing
vampy and racey After This Page Book Blog A Sky Full of Stars Blog
Page Turners Book Blog Books and Friendz Between The Lines
Book Spots and Thoughts Mommy reads too much
Musings of the Book-a-holic Fairies, inc. Between The Lines
Hooked On Books Karen's Book Haven Renee Entress's Blog
New England Naughty and Nice Loves A Book
Red's Midnight Readers Hot Girls Read Loves A Book

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Drowning to Breathe by A.L Jackson Release Day Blitz






The danger in pretending is it becoming real...

Sebastian Stone, Sunder front man and guitarist with a rap sheet about ten miles long, escaped to Savannah, Georgia, to get away from the trouble he’d caused.
Not find more of it.
    The moment he saw Shea Bentley, he saw beneath all her sweet and innocence to something that went deeper.
Darker.
Their relationship was built on secrets; their love built on lies.
Sebastian never imagined how deep her secrets went.
When the past and present collide, Sebastian and Shea find themselves fighting for a future neither believed they deserved. Their passion is consuming and their need unending.
Now, holding the truth in his hands, Sebastian is faced with sacrificing everything he’s come to love to protect Shea and his family.

Two pasts intertwined.
Two lives bound.

Will their demons drown them or will Shea and Sebastian finally learn to breathe?

Drowning to Breathe
A Bleeding Stars Novel, Book 2




EXCERPT

Lust and love fought for dominance in his expression when he tore himself away, and he slammed my door shut and ran around to his side. I didn’t hesitate to shift in my seat, my hand going to the flat, rigid planes of his abdomen as he shifted hard, tires squealing as he took to the street. I kissed at his neck and teased at his ear, fingers toying with the waistband of his jeans, while he groaned and tried to focus on the road. 
“You tryin’ to kill me, Shea?” 
I gasped when the car jerked and Sebastian made a sudden, sharp turn, and then another. He screeched to a stop on a deserted side street. 
A fog of lust clouded my mind as I was yanked back onto his lap, my knees on either side of his legs, his needy cock grinding at the seam of my cut-off shorts as his mouth overtook mine.
Oh. God.
I moaned, fingers digging into his shoulders.
I arched up and pressed my breasts to his chest. They ached with just a glimmer of the need throbbing between my thighs. 
Hot hands gripped the outside of my hips, forcing me back down on his dick that strained from his jeans. 
I might have been on top, but he was definitely in control.
“Fuck, baby…what have you done to me…what have you done to me? Dying to be inside you. Have to feel you. Need you so bad.” 
“You have me.” 





He wanted nothing at all…

Until he found she had everything to give…

Sunder lead singer and guitarist Sebastian Stone has everything—fans, fame, and fortune. He also has a heart full of bitterness and a reputation for a short-fused temper. But an outward reputation rarely reveals the true man inside. Facing assault charges after trying to protect his younger brother, Sebastian is sent to Savannah, Georgia to lie low until the dust settles in L.A.

Shea Bentley is beautiful, kind, and hiding from the very lifestyle Sebastian has always embraced.

When the mysterious, tattooed stranger begins hanging out at the bar where she works, Shea is quick to recognize he is nothing but trouble, but she's helpless to the way her body lights up every time his intense gray eyes tangle with hers.

They both soon find themselves drowning in a sea of desire and passion that won’t let them up for air.


Sebastian knows firsthand secrets never die, and he’s not the only one who’s hiding them.

Loving someone always comes with a price. But will it be Shea’s past that costs them everything?



                           a Rafflecopter giveaway




A.L. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of contemporary and new adult romance.

She first found a love for writing during her days as a young mother and college student.  She filled the journals she carried with short stories and poems used as an emotional outlet for the difficulties and joys she found in day-to-day life.

Years later, she shared a short story she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three children.

Connect with A.L. 
Jackson online:www.aljacksonauthor.com


To stay up to date with important news on A.L. Jackson, including new releases, sales, and exclusive specials and excerpts, text “jackson” to 96000 to subscribe! 






Monday, September 14, 2015

Release Day Blitz for CM DoPorto's A Different Side

Title: A Different Side (University Park #4)
Author: CM Doporto
Release Date: Sept 14, 2015
Find on Goodreads
The highly anticipated story from the University Park Series.
Park Hill University’s star quarterback, Raven Davenport, has every woman dying to get caught in his trap, but he’s only interested in catching one girl – Lexi Thompson. But will he learn how to deal with his inner demons or will they continue to control him to the point of destroying what he loves most? Read Raven and Lexi’s story from a different side.
Opposing Sides (#1):
College senior, Lexi Thompson, finds herself in a relationship to be wed to the university’s star baseball pitcher, Collin Norris. Collin’s damn hot, but his lack of spark has Lexi thinking twice before she says ‘I Do’. When she’s forced to tutor bad boy football quarterback, Raven Davenport, she soon discovers all the things she’s missing in her relationship with Collin. Will she succumb to the temptations enticing her, or will Collin be able to convince his sweet, innocent fiancĂ©e that his love for her is genuine despite his lack of affection?
The Same Side (#2):
The engagement’s off and with Collin behind her, Lexi has decided that the temptations of Raven Davenport are too strong to be ignored. It doesn’t take long for Lexi and Raven to find themselves wrapped in each other’s affection, but not without the challenges that life poses. But can she withstand the world he’s created or will the forces that are against them rip them apart? Love, faith, betrayal, and heartache ripple through their lives as they fight to be on the same side.
The Winning Side (#3):
Lexi’s determined to keep her word and stand by Raven’s side because her love for him is too strong to deny.  As Raven learns to deal with the issues that are destined to destroy him and their relationship, their love is taken to a new level. As doors are closed and new ones are opened, Lexi and Raven find themselves in a heavenly bliss, but not without the challenges from Raven’s past. With a true test of love, Lexi and Raven have to decide if they are willing to do whatever it takes to be on the winning side.
Recommended age: 18 years and older due to language and sexual situations
Born and raised in the United States of America in the great state of Texas, CM Doporto resides there with her husband and son, enjoying life with their extensive family along with their Chihuahua, Mexican Red Head Parrot and several fish. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, where she is associated with the Young Adult Special Interest Chapter. To learn more about her upcoming books, visit www.cmdoporto.com and sign up to receive email notifications.