Monday, August 28, 2017

[Promo Event & Review] A Veil Of Vines by Tillie Cole








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To most people, princes, princesses, counts and dukes are found only in the pages of the most famous of fairytales. Crowns, priceless jewels and gilded thrones belong only in childhood dreams.
But for some, these frivolous fancies are truth.
For some, they are real life.
On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, people have always treated me as someone special. All because of my ancestral name and legacy. All because of a connection I share to our home country’s most important family of all.
I am Caresa Acardi, the Duchessa di Parma. A blue blood of Italy. I was born to marry well. And now the marriage date is set.
I am to marry into House Savona. The family that would have been the royals had Italy not abolished the monarchy in 1946. But to the aristocrats of my home, the abolition means nothing at all.
The Savonas still hold power where it counts most.
In our tight-knit world of money, status and masked balls, they are everything and more.
And I am soon to become one of them.
I am soon to become Prince Zeno Savona’s wife…
… or at least I was, until I met Achille.
And everything changed.




I opened the window beside me and stared at the illuminated entrance. I swallowed hard and placed my empty glass on the bar. Metal groaned, breaking through the twilight, as the massive black wrought-iron gates began to open. The limo slowly pulled onto the property’s lane, and I drank in the thick forest that shielded the estate. I inhaled the freshness of the lush green trees. The unpolluted sky was thick with stars—not a single cloud in sight.
A few minutes later, the thick woods cleared, and I gasped. Acres and acres of gold and green vineyards covered the landscape. The scents of plump grapes and damp soil permeated the warm air. I closed my eyes. It reminded me of being a child. It brought me back to the days before I was taken to New York. I could still feel the heat of the Emilia-Romagna sun on my face, the deep smell of olives, grapes and flowers drifting in the breeze as I ran around our Parma estate.
I smiled a nostalgic smile and allowed my eyes to drift open again. I rested my arms on the window and leaned my chin on them as the limo drove on. There were several small villas peppered over the landscape, their lights twinkling in the distance. They must have been the winemakers’ residences. It was not only the Bella Collina merlot that was made on this land; other reds were too—particularly the Chianti from the region’s finest Sangiovese grapes. The Bella Collina olive oil was also up there with the best. But nothing compared to the famed merlot.
The limo turned right, and my breath caught in my throat. I lifted my head and stared disbelievingly at the property ahead. Bella Collina was a veritable Palace of Versailles tucked away in the Umbrian wilderness.
“Mio Dio,” I whispered as I took in the imposing stone structure, the sweeping steps and the vast number of windows set in the building’s walls. Large pillars of red-veined marble flanked the entrance. Cypress trees framed the estate as if it were the shining star of a fine Renaissance painting. Sculptures of famed Savona monarchs of old stood proudly on the manicured lawns, and strategically placed lighting illuminated the sheer perfection of every piece of topiary.
As a child, I had been to the Palazzo Savona in Florence. It was widely regarded to be one of the finest estates in all of Italy, if not western Europe. But this . . . this . . . there were no words. It was perfectly placed, as if it had always been there. As if it had grown naturally from the Umbrian earth just as sure as the vines and woods that kept this architectural treasure hidden from view.





Tillie Cole hails from a small town in the North-East of England. She grew up on a farm with her English mother, Scottish father and older sister and a multitude of rescue animals. As soon as she could, Tillie left her rural roots for the bright lights of the big city.

After graduating from Newcastle University with a BA Hons in Religious Studies, Tillie followed her Professional Rugby player husband around the world for a decade, becoming a teacher in between and thoroughly enjoyed teaching High School students Social Studies before putting pen to paper, and finishing her first novel.

Tillie has now settled in Austin, Texas, where she is finally able to sit down and write, throwing herself into fantasy worlds and the fabulous minds of her characters.

Tillie is both an independent and traditionally published author, and writes many genres including: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Young Adult and New Adult novels.

When she is not writing, Tillie enjoys nothing more than curling up on her couch watching movies, drinking far too much coffee, while convincing herself that she really doesn’t need that extra square of chocolate.









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A story that just Whispers in your ears, the sentiments delicate as a cobweb.....and equally strong and tensile. Tillie has a Poet's soul. She , I imagine, has music flowing through her heart when she writes a story so magnificient as this. 
I swear I could hear the Beethoven play, Verdi hum , felt the breeze sweeping the grape Vines and taste the heady Merlot. It's an intoxicating experience and my mind is still in a haze after finishing it !!

Caresa Acardi, the Duchessa di Parma is a Blue Blood from a long line of Aristocrats and Royalty. Hence she must marry Zeno Savona, a prince no less, now in line to be the King , as King Santo dies unexpectedly at a young age. His death not only abruptly haunts Zeno's playboy lifestyle, the Empirical Wine business of Savona and Arcadi is in jeopardy. The solution is a simple business arranged marriage, which is quite commonplace among the Royalty. 


“Welcome to the life of the European blue bloods of the Upper East Side! Drowning in Prada and Gucci, dripping in diamonds, but having no free will to call our own!”

Love has no place here. 
But love finds a way, wrapping it's Vines silently around the heart of Caresa when she moves to Umbtia, Italy to marry Zeno. 



Achille Marchesi is an artist......of Vines. His hands , head and heart are the instruments he uses to be one with the soil and grapes to make vintage, award winning Bella Collina Reserve Merlot. The Brightest and the Biggest Jewel in the Savona Wineries crown. Yet he is a simple man, with severe disability. Two simple pure hearts coming together in this Vineyard is a magic in itself, they could be from parallel universes , yet destiny chooses who you fall in love with , not lineage.



"when we’re born, we also have the other half of us, our split-apart, waiting for us out there in the world.once you find that person, your split-apart, you are blanketed by such belonging, such desire, that you will never want to be without it . . . as Plato said, ‘and they don’t want to be separated from one another, not even for a moment.’”

My God ...the lines she writes are so beautiful, I was scared to read this book too fast or too soon. There are moments that will make you cry, make you fall in love , and then make you sigh !
It's a passionately tender love story.
Another feather in Tillie's Illustrious crown of words!!!
5 Heady Bella Collins stars 
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[Cover Reveal] Whiskey And Bastards by Alta Hensley

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Release Date: September 18th


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 I sit amongst the Presidents, Royalty, the Captains of Industry, and the wealthiest fucks in the world. We own Spiked Roses—an exclusive, membership only establishment in New Orleans where money or lineage is the only way in. It is for the gentlemen who own everything and never hear the word no. Sipping on whiskey, smoking cigars, and conducting multi-million dollar deals in our own personal playground of indulgence, there isn’t anything I can’t have… and that includes HER. I can also have HER if I want. And I want. *BASTARDS & WHISKEY is a dark billionaire romance. If you don’t like a sprinkle of shock, a dash of taboo, and a heavy dose of sex, then don’t take a sip of this TOP SHELF cocktail.

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About the Author:
Alta Hensley is a USA TODAY bestselling author of hot, dark and dirty romance. She is also an Amazon Top 100 bestselling author. Being a multi-published author in the romance genre, Alta is known for her dark, gritty alpha heroes, sometimes sweet love stories, hot eroticism, and engaging tales of the constant struggle between dominance and submission.

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[Cover Reveal] Touched By Mara White







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-Does your sister let you touch her, Gemini?
-Barely, but, yes, more than anyone else. I remember even in preschool when the teacher would grab her hand, she’d stare at the spot where their skin connected as if it were an affront to her existence. Just stand there and glare like she wanted to hurt someone.
-Junipera suffers from a rare phobia.
-Please, what does June not suffer from?
-When did she start chasing storms?
-In third grade she started obsessing about the rain. Full blown? I’d say after hurricane Katrina she never looked back. And she didn’t just chase them, June became those wild storms.


Junipera and Gemini Jones, Irish twins born during the month of June, survive a childhood of neglect and poverty by looking out for one another. Destined for a group home, the girls are rescued by a rich aunt and uncle who move them from Northern Minnesota to Fairfield, Connecticut. One sister thrives while the other spins out of control. A violent assault leaves Gemini searching for clues, but what she finds might be questions that are better left unanswered.





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Mara White is a contemporary romance and erotica writer who laces forbidden love stories with hard issues, such as race, gender and inequality. She holds an Ivy League degree but has also worked in more strip clubs than even she can remember. She is not a former Mexican telenovela star contrary to what the tabloids might say, but she is a former ballerina and will always remain one in her heart. She lives in NYC with her husband and two children and yes, when she’s not writing you can find her on the playground.

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[Cover Reveal & Giveaway ] THIRTY DAY BOYFRIEND by Whitney G

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by Whitney G. Publication Date: November 2, 2017 
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance 
Cover Designer: Najla Qamber Designs 
Photographer: Wander Aguiar of Wander Book Club Photography

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I should've never agreed to this arrangement... Thirty days ago, my boss--Mr. Wolf of Wall Street, came to me with an offer I couldn't refuse: Sign my name on the dotted line and pretend to be his fiancΓ©e for one month. If I agreed, he would let me out of my employment contract with a "very generous" severance package. The rules were pretty simple: No intimate kissing, no actual sex. Just pretend to love each other for the press, even though I've secretly wanted to knock that sexy smirk off his face since the first day we met. I definitely didn't need to think twice about this. I signed my name and started counting down the seconds to when I would never have to deal with his special brand of ass-holery again. I only made it to one minute... We argued the entire four-hour flight to his hometown, failed to make a convincing impression with the welcoming press, and right when I was about to knock that arrogant look off his face in real life? He purposely dropped his bath towel in front of me, distracting me with his nine-inch cock to "show me who the bigger person was" in our relationship. Then he gave me his trademark smirk once again and asked if I wanted to consummate our marriage. Tragically, this is only day one. We still have 29 more days to go...

About Whitney G.

Whitney G. is a twenty-eight-year-old optimist who is obsessed with travel, tea, and great coffee. She’s also a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of several contemporary novels, and the cofounder of The Indie Tea–an inspirational blog for indie romance authors. When she’s not chatting with readers on her Facebook Page, you can find her on her
website at http://www.whitneygbooks.com or on
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[New Release & Book Reviews] MUSCLE MEMORY by Stylo FantΓ΄me




Title: Muscle Memory
Author: Stylo FantΓ΄me
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 28, 2017



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Her lips, the way she feels, how she moves against me. Her voice when she laughs, her eyes when she cries. Her soul connected to mine, for better or for worse, for all eternity.

I don't remember.

A blank face. Unrecognizable. The darkness and impenetrable fog, day after day after day. Who am I? And for that matter, who is she?

I can't remember.

Two sides to the same coin – one wants to remember, and the other wants to stay forgotten. Which side will win? Can he trust his heart to bring him back to her? Or will she stay lost in the fog forever?

I might never remember.


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Crazy woman from a remote location in Alaska (where the need for a creative mind is a necessity!), I have been writing since ... forever? Yeah, that sounds about right. I have been told that I remind people of Lucille Ball - I also see shades of Jennifer Saunders, and Denis Leary. So basically, I laugh a lot, I'm clumsy a lot, and I say the F-word A LOT.

I like dogs more than I like most people, and I don't trust anyone who doesn't drink. No, I do not live in an igloo, and no, the sun does not set for six months out of the year, there's your Alaska lesson for the day. I have mermaid hair - both a curse and a blessing - and most of the time I talk so fast, even I can't understand me.

Yeah. I think that about sums me up.


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WOW WOW WOW!!!! Just finished this story and I am left with a feeling of what can I possibly read next to cure me from this hangover!! From the first chapter, till the last page…I read non stop… because this story pulls you in and leaves you wanting more, needing more, unable to take a break and come back for more!!! Muscle Memory is just that Fantastic!!!

Jayson and Del are two peas in a pod. They are like peanut butter and jelly. They go together, they fit together, they survive together. Blue means Love>>Pink means Happy

The rest of our lives. Sounds like the best time ever.

They get along perfectly…doesn’t matter if they are drunk, on drugs or just plain old sober…They get each other.

Not only is this book flawlessly written, it is chocked full of an emotional story that has you hanging onto hope till the very last page. So well written that you can not see the writing on the wall, you have to devour each and every page. Stylo Fantome is a very talented Author. It doesn’t matter what her storyline is, she captures her readers with the wonderful words she writes!!!


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How can I i even start to make sense or describe this story . 
The blurb didnt say much , so i just went in blind. The Best decision ever ! Cause i was surprised and elated then heartbroken, then hopeful and then blissed at all the turns this story meanders through.
I'm just numb from crying so hard. My heart is aching like a pulled muscle . It's full of all the feels in CAPS, they crawl all over your body and penetrate the soul. The heart trembles with emotions and when it runneth over, they will ultimately flow through your eyes. Be prepared to fly sky high , then shatter to the ground and then try to make sense of it all. I'm just so overwhelmed and so happy that I got to read this book early.
Next time I go to NYC I will be inadvertently scanning the crowds near Time Square, to maybe catch a glimpse of my favouritest couple!

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“Muscle memory, - That you could feel in your skin and your bones and your muscles ,even when your brain couldn't.”
Heart being the strongest muscle in your body, it seals the emotions in its tight fist. You may be apart from the person you love, you may forget what they said, you may sometimes forget the faces , but you never forget how they made you feel. And that is the foundation of this amazing story . Jayson Fairbanks and Delaney Carter are in love. Stupid, head over heels, too absorbed into each other to notice their penury, dismal surroundings and their sorry state of addiction.....in Love 

"We had nothing. Nothing at all, barely two pennies to rub together, but we were happy. That's true love.
Sensuality, aggression, pleasure, passion, dirty, raw, naughty, nasty, love."


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Del is a Ray of sunshine breaking apart their dark shadowed life. Beautiful, full of Love and Joie De vivre

"she had an exceptionally positive outlook on life. A spirit that was almost impossible to crush. Whenever anything bad happened, she could almost always find a silver lining. Find a way around it or through it, or a way to laugh at it and learn from it."

Pint size firebomb, she laughs as hard as she fights , or throws a tantrum. They're infested with smooches, kisses , soul shattering sex and lust dipped Love . World is rosy , they're high on Love , then joint, then speed. They Fly so high................................................then Crash so bad, it kills them, their love, their life, their world, their existence.
I won't give away anything else. Just that they cease to exist as Jayson and Delaney.
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Stylo wrote neighbours and I became her fan. With MM I became her ardent , utmost, loyal admirer.
She spliced open my chest and stabbed my heart with all her words. I sobbed when I started the book, tore up when i was halfway through, howled to the sky when I finished it and a lump is stuck in my throat while writing this review.
A new string of adjectives will be needed to describe this beautiful story .
It's the most heartfistingly achy-breaky story ever !! Drained of energy is how I feel now and reading common words seem sacrilegious after reading this tender , soulful story. 
You can say it will easily climb to the #1 spot of this year . It will scar and stamp upon your heart. 
I will never ever be able to forget Jayson and Del , they will stay trapped in my Muscle Memory FOREVER !!

[New Release & Review] HATE TO LOVE YOU BY Tijan

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Hate to Love You, an all-new standalone from New York Times Bestseller Tijan is LIVE!

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Hate to Love You by Tijan Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publication Date: August 28th

 
Rule #1: No hot guys.
It might sound ridiculous. I get it. It kind of is, but college was supposed to be my sanctuary. It was my place to start over. The rumors, the whispers, and the jealousy I endured through high school would all be gone.
No one would know me at college.
Rule #2: No drama.
I’d major in pre-law. I’d make a few loyal friends. Everything would be easy breezy. No one was going to use me or hurt me. I wouldn’t let them.
Rule #3: New year. New place. New me.
Right?
Wrong.
And all because of Shay Coleman.
Football captain and quarterback, he was the big guy on campus. The cocky guy in my political science class with a smirk. I hated him on sight . . .
. . . and he was about to break all my rules.
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Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing later in life and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Carter Reed Series, the Fallen Crest Series, and the Broken and Screwed Series among others. She is currently writing a new YA series along with so many more from north Minnesota where she lives with a man she couldn’t be without and an English Cocker she adores. To find what to read next of hers, go to www.tijansbooks.com WALL STREET JOURNAL, NEW YORK TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR 11407219_471377189679164_4734492373876819879_n

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BY LAURA LEE 


Kennedy Clarke is living in her own world known for having a ‘chip on her shoulder’ personality. She has built the ultimate wall around herself making it virtually impossible for anyone to get into her heart.

Shay Coleman is the football player that everyone loves friends with all enemies to none. He is the typical popular quarterback of the college football team.

These two are different in every aspect of life yet they are drawn together in a way that makes your heart grow stronger for them. As much as Kennedy tries to distance herself from Shay, he is very persistent in knocking down the wall.

This is a pretty straight forward book that is perfect for the YA/NA fans!!!

{Release Blitz & Book Review}: THE Rebel by Marni Mann

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