Release Week Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway: One Night with an Earl by Jennifer Haymore

Today, I am excited to take part in the Release Week Blitz for the historical romance e-novella, One Night with an Earl by Jennifer Haymore. Book summaries for One Night with an Earl & Haymore’s upcoming release are posted below. You’ll also find an excerpt, pre-order/buy links, and a Rafflecopter entry form for an awesome giveaway (open to US & Canada only). ONE NIGHT WITH AN EARL by Jennifer Haymore (April 1, 2014; Forever Yours E-Novella; $1.99) Beatrice Reece, Lady Fenwick, has retired from polite society. Everyone knows her late husband treated her abominably, and she simply cannot bear the whispers of the ton. But it's the night of London's premier masquerade ball-and Beatrice's one chance to revel in anonymity. She hopes no one will recognize her beneath her mask, not even the sinfully sexy stranger across the room who holds her captive in his gaze . . . Andrew Sinclair would know beautiful Beatrice anywhere from the gentle sway of her hips, the richness of her hair, and the lushness of her body. When he asks her to dance, the attraction is instant and all-consuming. The only woman he's ever truly wanted is finally in his arms. But when the clock strikes twelve, will this one reckless night fade into the morning light? Buy Links Amazon B&N iTunes One Night with an Earl Excerpt He reached down and took her right hand in his own. He raised their hands as he slipped his other arm around her waist. She pressed her palm against the back of his shoulder and suppressed a shudder. They were so very close, in such an intimate position. She wanted more, wished she could press herself even closer to him. “I haven’t danced a waltz in a very long time,” she breathed. In fact, though she had learned how to waltz, she had never officially danced one during her Season because waltzes were considered highly improper for young ladies. “The waltz is my favorite dance,” he told her. “Why is that?” she asked, thinking that if he was to keep holding her like this the whole way through, it might just become her favorite dance, too. “I do not enjoy touching a great many people,” he said quietly, his glittering blue eyes locked on hers. His arm tightened around her. “I prefer to have my hands on just one woman at a time. And that woman happens to be you.” It felt like the air in the room—already thin and difficult to breathe—was sucked away. For a moment, she felt light-headed, unable to speak. Then she managed, “But don’t you dance the other dances as well?” “Yes, when it is necessary for me to do so.” “Why, if you don’t like them?” “Because it is expected. I have made a study of societal expectations. The study has allowed me to become quite skilled at meeting them, Persephone.” And with that, the waltz began. It was a lively dance, and Mr. Bull took full advantage, his steps bold, his turns wide, causing her pleats to stretch open and her skirt to billow around her. She held on tight and let him take her on the ride. She didn’t think about the steps—she didn’t need to. She learned quickly that she must allow her feet to move as they would, and as long as she did so, they fell into a natural, perfect synchronicity. He took her into a wide, spinning arc, and she couldn’t help it. She laughed in delight. She couldn’t remember ever feeling so free. He squeezed her hand very tight for a moment. “You have the sweetest laugh I’ve ever heard,” he said, gazing down at her. Still smiling, she looked into his eyes as he spun her around yet again. “Thank you.” “I believe you enjoy waltzing with me, Persephone.” “I have not enjoyed anything so much in a very long time,” she admitted. “I wish…”They danced around a group of couples, steering clear of a flurry of colorful skirts. “What do you wish?” he asked, his voice low. “I fear this might be our only opportunity to dance a waltz,” she said. “And I wish that wasn’t the case.” “I hope it isn’t the case,” he said. “But it must be. Because I fear Persephone’s time here is limited.” Soon enough, she’d need to leave the colorful rebirth of spring and return to the underworld. But it was true—something about being with this man felt like she was blossoming after a very, very long time spent underground. She loved that feeling…and she didn’t want it to end. “My time is limited.” She gazed at him straight on. “But I intend to enjoy every second while it lasts.” This time, his lips were easier to read, his smile slow and seductive, and his eyes narrowing the slightest bit through the sockets of the mask. “And I intend to enjoy every moment with you.” She felt so free. Spinning, turning, waltzing, a handsome man holding her as if she were his most cherished possession, her dress a cloud of blue linen around her, her heart soaring. Tonight, after living so long a prisoner, she was breaking free of the cage Fenwicke had built around her. For the first time since long before his death two years ago, she felt free. And until a person has been a prisoner, they never understand how truly sweet freedom can be. ***The Scoundrel’s Seduction is scheduled to be released in May of 2014. Check out the synopsis & pre-order links below.***    THE SCOUNDREL'S SEDUCTION by Jennifer Haymore (May 27, 2014; Forever Mass Market; $8.00) TEMPTATION KNOWS NO BOUNDS . . . Undercover agent Sam Hawkins has devoted his life to protecting king and country. So when he receives orders to assassinate a ruthless traitor, he doesn't question his mission. But Sam didn't know his deed had a witness--the beautiful and mysterious betrayer's wife. Now he has no choice but to take her as his prisoner-one he can neither trust . . . nor resist. Élise, Lady Dunthorpe, will do anything to escape her powerful captor--including seducing him senseless. She didn't know of her miserable husband's crimes, but she has secrets of her own, secrets that threaten everything she holds dear. With his piercing dark eyes and gentle touch, Sam inflames Élise's deepest desires, but how could she ever trust a man who won't let her go? Caught between the crown he's sworn to serve and the woman he's come to love, Sam will risk his heart--and his very life--to keep her safe. Buy Links Amazon B&N iTunes About Jennifer Haymore As a child, Jennifer Haymore traveled the South Pacific with her family on their homebuilt sailboat. The months spent on the sometimes quiet, sometimes raging seas sparked her love of adventure and grand romance. Since then, she's earned degrees in computer science and education and held various jobs ranging from bookselling to teaching inner-city children to acting, but she's never stopped writing. You can find Jennifer in Southern California trying to talk her husband into yet another trip to England, helping her three children with homework while brainstorming a new five-minute dinner menu, or crouched in a corner of the local bookstore writing her next novel. Social Media Links  Website Facebook Twitter Goodreads Giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway

Cover Reveal: Sharing You by Molly McAdams

SHARING YOU by Molly McAdams On-sale 7/1/14 | ISBN: 9780062299406 Amazon | B&N | BOOKS A MILLION | INDIE BOUND | BOOKISH Twenty-three year old, Kamryn Cunningham has left all she’s ever known and moved to a small town where no one knows her name, who her parents are, or her social status in the horseracing world. Months after opening her own bakery and evading attempts of being set up by her new best friend, she meets Brody. But Kamryn fights the instant pull between them because there’s a detail she can’t dismiss. Brody’s married. To say that twenty-six year old, Brody Saco has had a rough marriage would be an understatement. After marrying his pregnant girlfriend, he spends the next six years in a relationship filled with hatred, manipulation, and guilt involving a tragedy that happened five years earlier. When he keeps running into his sister-in-law’s best friend, Kamryn, he can’t ignore that she makes him feel more with just one look than his wife ever has; and soon he can’t continue fight his feelings for her. When staying apart proves to be too difficult, Brody and Kamryn enter a relationship full of stolen moments and nights that end too soon while they wait for Brody to file for divorce. But the guilt that comes with their relationship may prove to be too much for Kamryn, and Brody might not be strong enough to face the tragedy from his past in order to leave his conniving wife.

Cover Reveal & Book Club Chat with Molly McAdams!!!

Molly McAdams and William Morrow are hosting a book club on the Between the Covers Facebook Page, tomorrow, 3/26, at 3 PM ET/12 PM PT, to discuss the epic awesomeness of Molly’s latest novel, DECEIVING LIES. Join in the fun and chat with Molly about Rachel, Kash, and Trent—and stay until the end, because as a special treat, Molly will be revealing the cover to her upcoming book, SHARING YOU, at the end of the chat! Get a chance to see the cover before anyone else does. About Deceiving Lies Title:  Deceiving Lies Author:  Molly McAdams Publisher/Publication Date:  William Morrow Paperbacks, March 4, 2014 Genre: Romantic Suspense Amazon     Barnes & Noble Book Summary from Goodreads The irresistible, blazing-hot sequel to New York Times bestselling author Molly McAdams's Forgiving Lies. Rachel is supposed to be planning her wedding to Kash, the love of her life. After the crazy year they've had, she's ready to settle down and live a completely normal life. Well, as normal as it can be. But there's something else waiting—something threatening to tear them apart. Kash is ready for it all with Rach. Especially if all includes having a football team of babies with his future wife. With his line of work, he knows how short life can be, and doesn't want to waste another minute of theirs. But now his past as an undercover narcotics agent has come back to haunt him ... and it's the girl he loves who's caught in the middle. Trent Cruz's orders are clear: take the girl. But there's something about this girl that has him changing the rules and playing a dangerous game to keep her safe. When his time as Rachel's protector runs out, he will turn his back on the only life he's known, and risk everything, if it means getting her out alive. About Sharing You Title:  Sharing You Author:  Molly McAdams Publisher/Expected Publication Date:  William Morrow, June 11, 2014 Genre:  Contemporary Romance Book Summary from Goodreads Twenty-three year old, Kamryn Cunningham has left all she’s ever known and moved to a small town where no one knows her name, who her parents are, or her social status in the horseracing world. Months after opening her own bakery and evading attempts of being set up by her new best friend, she meets Brody. Kamryn fights the instant pull between them because there’s a detail she can’t dismiss. Brody’s married. Read More

Release Week Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway!!! Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley

FIRE INSIDE by Kristen Ashley (March 25, 2014; Forever Mass Market; $8.00) Lanie Heron isn't looking for love-no surprise, considering her last serious relationship nearly got her killed. So when Lanie propositions Hop Kincaid, all she wants is one wild night with the hot-as-hell biker who patrols with the Chaos Motorcycle Club . . .  For Hop, Lanie has always been untouchable. She's too polished and too classy for his taste. But when she gives Hop the once-over with her bedroom eyes and offers him a night in paradise, he can't say no. And he doesn't regret it when he finds that Lanie is the best thing that's ever happened to him-in or out of bed. Now the trick will be to convince her of that. Buy Links Amazon Barnes and Noble iTunes Excerpt from FIRE INSIDE by Kristen Ashley Hop came out of the bathroom to see Lanie on her feet on the other side of the bed, panties on, hands twisted behind her back putting her bra on. Again. He didn’t say a word. He prowled to her, reached out an arm the second he was close, yanked her to him and fell to his back in the bed, taking her down with him. “Hop—” she started, pushing her weight against his arms, but he slid her off him then wasted no time rolling over her and pinning her to his bed. “Sleep,” he ordered when he caught her eyes in the weak dawn. “After rest, I’ll get coffee, we’ll juice up, then round four.” She blinked and breathed, “Four?” “Got lots more I want to do to you,” he informed her and watched her eyes go soft, sexier, then her teeth came out to graze her lush lower lip, also fucking sexy, and her arms slid around him. But she asked, “What about Tack and Ty-Ty?” “I’ll make sure the coast is clear,” he told her. “But they’ll see my car,” she told him. “I’ll move it,” he offered. Her hand slid up his back, around his shoulder, and then to his neck where her thumb moved to stroke him. Her touch was light but, fuck, it felt good. He’d never had a woman touch him in an unconscious way like that, just a touch, a stroke, giving something that meant nothing at the same time doing it without thinking about it meant everything. Shit. Complicated. “This is just supposed to be one night,” she reminded him quietly, but he saw it in her eyes. She didn’t even try to hide it. She’d bitten off more than she could chew. He had too and he was nowhere near done eating. She was cute. She was sweet. She was hot. She was better than he expected and he’d expected her to be pretty fucking good. All that wrapped in a package that gorgeous? Yeah. He was nowhere near done eating. “Change of plans. A night and a morning and, maybe, an afternoon and, possibly, another night,” he amended, and her eyes got softer as her hand slid up to cup his jaw. “I have to work,” she told him. “Call off,” he told her. “I can’t. I own the joint.” She explained something he knew, that she ran her own advertising agency. “And things are a bit crazy.” Things were always crazy for Lanie. The woman lived crazy. She thrived on it. If there wasn’t crazy, she stirred it up because she couldn’t breathe without it. “Babe,” he pressed his body into hers, “told you, got more I want to do to you.” About the Author Kristen Ashley grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana, and has lived in Denver, Colorado, and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write. Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multigenerational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland, and Kristen grew up listening to the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon, and Whitesnake. Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music and love was a good way to grow up.  And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting b0etter. Social Media Links Website Facebook Twitter Goodreads Giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway Thank you to Kristen Ashley and Forever Mass Market/Grand Central Publishing for inviting Reading on the Rocks to participate in the Fire Inside Release Week Blitz.

Review: The Prosecutor by Adrienne Giordano

Title:  The Prosecutor Author:  Adrienne Giordano Publisher/Publication Date:  Harlequin Intrigue, February 18, 2014 Format/Source:  Paperback, Author Genre:  Romantic Suspense Amazon     Barnes & Noble     Goodreads Book summary Chicago assistant state's attorney Zac Hennings just got handed a political hot potato: keeping the convicted murderer in a high-profile case behind bars.  He's up against his most formidable—and alluring—adversary. First-year law student Emma Sinclair is passionately fighting to free her brother. But she needs the take-no-prisoners prosecutor's help.   Caught between attraction and letting a killer go free, Zac walks a tightrope. Until evidence surfaces that the real culprit's still out there.  With his career and Emma's life on the line, Zac races to right a terrible wrong. Refusing to back down, he'll bring a lawbreaker to justice--or die trying. My Thoughts  Wow, I didn't see that ending coming! There was never a dull moment in The Prosecutor by Adrienne Giordano. It's a phenomenal romantic suspense novel that's heavy on suspense with just enough romance. There were so many twists and turns, and I was surprised to discover the truth behind Chelsea's murder. There was a well developed cast of characters. Including a family of lawyers who were pitted against each other on opposite sides of the argument for and against Brian's freedom. Giordano took the definition of a competitive family to a  whole new level with Zac, the prosecutor, tasked with making this case go away, and Penny, his sister,  as the defense attorney.  I loved Emma's unrelenting character who'd stop at nothing to get what she wanted as she found herself in one disturbing situation after another. As for Emma and Brian's mother, she was skillfully depicted as a woman broken from experiencing a series of disheartening events. And then there's that added element of the danger zone as chemistry between the defendant's sister and the prosecutor began to heat up. There were just so many twists, twisted characters, and boundaries crossed that the outcome was an absolute surprise. So what's my final verdict regarding The Prosecutor? It's a page turner--a must read that will keep you in suspense until the very end. I am definitely looking forward to reading The Defender by Adrienne Giordano, which is scheduled to be released in June of 2014. Rating 5/5 I received a copy of The Prosecutor from the author in exchange for an honest review, thank you.

Cover Reveal: Boomerang by Noelle August

On-sale 7/15/14; ISBN: 9780062331069;William Morrow Paperbacks; Pages: 304; $13.99 Book Summary Welcome to BOOMERANG, the hottest startup in the coolest city: Los Angeles, CA. Why? Because it’s about no-strings, no-fuss relationships for those on the rebound and those who crave connection without all the baggage of long-term promises. While it’s THE dating site for the millennial gen, their offices are even steamier than the hook-ups the website produces. But that buzz is fading as Boomerang struggles to grow, the solution? Find two brilliant interns and give them a crack at turning this ship back to shore. Enter MIA GALLIANO and ETHAN VANCE. These young strangers—Mia an aspiring filmmaker, and Ethan at the end of a collegiate sports career—are both bright and motivated. And for very different reasons, although they’re both hungry and way up for the challenge. But things go wrong from day one. For one thing, Ethan and Mia aren’t strangers. The night before their stint at Boomerang begins, Ethan and Mia meet at a bar and fall into bed together. Or so they think. They’re both hazy on the details. They just know it’s aaaawkward when they share a post hookup taxi…to the same place. Will the competition get to them, or do they have a future together?

Add Last Second Chance by Caisey Quinn to Goodreads and.....

Title:  Last Second Chance Author:  Caisey Quinn Expected Publication Date:  May 19, 2014 GOODREADS BOOK SUMMARY When Stella Jo Chandler gets an offer to work at the Second Chance Ranch celebrity rehab facility right after graduating from Texas A&M, she’s tempted to turn it down. She wants to help real people with real problems, not spoiled celebrities going on vacation for publicity. But growing up on her family’s ranch left her with a love of horses that draws her to the opportunity. How bad can babysitting a bunch of strung out celebrities be?  What she didn't count on was being roped into a tangled mess with infamous rocker and three-time rehab drop out Van Ransom on her first day. And she sure didn't expect to feel the overwhelming attraction that pulls her to the man who has more issues than she can count on both hands. Like the hotel rooms and tour buses he’s famous for trashing, the havoc he could wreak on Stella’s heart would be irreparable.  Van isn't at Second Chance for publicity or because he’s suffering from “exhaustion”. He’s on the brink of destruction, and he needs the kind of help Stella isn't sure she can give. But without her, he'll lose everything. Because he’s on his last second chance. Follow Caisey Quinn Website: http://www.caiseyquinnwrites.com/ Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7041163.Caisey_Quinn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCaiseyQuinn Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaiseyQuinn

Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: Blood Crown by Ali Cross

Title:  Blood Crown Author:  Ali Cross Publisher/Publication Date: Novel Ninjutsu,  February 28, 2014 Format/Source: E-ARC, Publicist  About BLOOD CROWN: Androids have claimed power over what remains of the human race. They rule without remorse. They are the Mind and humans exist only to serve them. But it wasn't always so. Before the android uprising, select droids, called Servants, were pivotal in engineering a new human race with nanotechnology enhanced DNA. The Blood Crown theorum was to be humanity's crowning glory and the key to their survival in deep space. But Serantha, Daughter of the West, was the last female to receive Gifts from her Servant and when the Mind mutinied, she was hidden away, and presumed dead. Without Serantha there is no hope of the Blood Crown being realized so Nicolai, Son of the East, abandons his crown to join the rebel forces. He might not provide the future for his people he had once dreamed of, but he will not go down without a fight. When Nicolai discovers Sera among a small compliment of kitchen staff, everything changes--but Sera's Gifts were never completed and she is ill-equipped to face a legion of androids determined to wipe her, and every other human, out of existence. Their only hope is the Blood Crown--but even if Serantha and Nicolai can realize their potential it may be too late to save mankind. Review Blood Crown by Ali Cross presents the concept of androids developed to serve mankind, but revolt in an attempt to destroy mankind. Although the latter part of the book was well-written, there were parts of the book that didn't sit well with me.  Blood Crown started out a little slow, but grew more interesting in the end. The execution of Serantha’s connection to the ship was entertaining; however, early on I found that the fight scenes lacked the detail essential to captivating me. Another aspect of the story I found troublesome was that the female servants were treated like sexual objects. In the beginning Serantha appeared to be a weak heroine. Yes, there were times when Serantha would fight back--which added excitement to the mix, but there were other times when she would do little to defend herself, which made her fall short of being a kick-ass heroine. After the first 90 pages, the story improved as there was a greater focus on Serantha and Nicolai; and the war that was brewing between the humans and androids.  Actually the writing seemed stronger and the story grew more compelling during the second half of the book. Overall, the story was okay after Serantha begins to realize her power and build upon her gifts. Rating 3/5 I was provided with an E-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, thank you! Buy links Amazon     B&N     Kobo  About Ali Cross Ali Cross is the sensei of Novel Ninjutsu where she holds a black belt in awesome. She lives in Utah with her kickin' husband, two sparring sons, one ninja cat, one sumo dog and four zen turtles. Ali is the award-winning author of young and new adult fiction and moonlights as Alex Cross when she can write wild middle grade adventures set in the faraway places of her imagination. Social Media Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ali_cross Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoralicross Blog: http://www.alicross.com Book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19241969-blood-crown Author on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5188441.Ali_Cross Tumblr/Pinterest/Etc: http://desolationdiaries.tumblr.com/ Indelibles (indie authors): http://indeliblewriters.blogspot.com/ Emblazoners (middle grade authors): http://emblazoners.com/ Dauntless (authors): http://dauntlessauthors.blogspot.com/ Giveaway Weekly Prize Widget a Rafflecopter giveaway  Grand Prize Widget a Rafflecopter giveaway

Trailer Reveal, Excerpt & Giveaway: Last Second Chance by Caisey Quinn

LAST SECOND CHANCE TRAILER  BOOK SUMMARY Last Second Chance by Caisey Quinn Expected Release Date:  May 2014 When Stella Jo Chandler gets an offer to work at the Second Chance Ranch celebrity rehab facility right after graduating from Texas A&M, she’s tempted to turn it down. She wants to help real people with real problems, not spoiled celebrities going on vacation for publicity. But growing up on her family’s ranch left her with a love of horses that draws her to the opportunity. How bad can babysitting a bunch of strung out celebrities be?  What she didn’t count on was being roped into a tangled mess with infamous rocker and three-time rehab drop out Van Ransom on her first day. And she sure didn’t expect to feel the overwhelming attraction that pulls her to the man who has more issues than she can count on both hands. Like the hotel rooms and tour buses he’s famous for trashing, the havoc he could wreak on Stella’s heart would be irreparable.  Van isn’t at Second Chance for publicity or because he’s suffering from “exhaustion”. He’s on the brink of destruction, and he needs the kind of help Stella isn’t sure she can give. But without her, he'll lose everything. Because he’s on his last second chance.  TEASER EXCERPT He flashed her a sexy grin and stepped right back into her space. “I don’t want some chick. And you’re not that good at hiding your emotions, beautiful. You snapped on those nurses at lunch and ran out of my room so fast I barely had time to blink. Any particular reason why?” He trailed a finger down her cheek and over her lips. Instead of an answer, a whimper escaped her throat. A painful throbbing began between her thighs, intense and demanding. His touch deepened the pain. Her policy was no dating people in her workplace. She certainly wasn’t going to date Van Ransom. He’d probably never taken a girl on a proper date in his life. But right now she didn’t care about any of that. She just wanted him to take her up against the back of the barn, hard and fast. She was a country girl at heart after all. “Stella Jo, you going to answer? Or do I have torture it out of you?” The way he said her name, the one she was used to hearing drop only from the lips of family members, made her shiver. She let her head loll back to rest on the wall behind her. “Do your worst. I’ve dealt with animals much bigger than you.” Leaning in until his nose brushed hers, he let out a soft growl. “You sure as hell better be talking about horses, because if you’re talking about Dr. Dickhead or any other man who's put his hands on you in a way you didn’t want, they’re fucking dead.” She grinned and winked at him. “Guess that’s for me to know, darlin’.” Her breath was still coming too fast, but she was gaining confidence. She was having as much of an effect on him as he was on her. A competitive streak she thought she’d buried rose to the surface. “Speaking of men putting their hands on me, if this is your brand of torture, I’m disappointed.” Thrusting himself up against her, he growled again. “Baby, my brand of torture involves that riding crop you bent over to pick up. Matter of fact, it involves you being bent over also.” An audible gasp of surprise escaped her. His threat pulled at something deep inside of her that she didn’t know was there. Something dark and terrifying that she knew she should feel dirty and ashamed of. But she didn’t. Because apparently he wasn’t the only one who was twisted like that. “Surprised?” he asked with a knowing look in his eyes. “That you know what a riding crop is? Yeah.” She forced herself to smirk at him so he wouldn't see that she was a trembling mess of desire. READY TO SEE THE COVER? GIVEAWAY a Rafflecopter giveaway ABOUT THE AUTHOR Caisey Quinn lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband, daughter, and other assorted animals. She is the bestselling author of the Kylie Ryans series as well as several New and Young Adult Romance novels featuring country girls finding love in unexpected places. You can find her online at www.caiseyquinnwrites.com.  Amazon |  GoodReads | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest