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Month: September 2013

What I’m Reading: Week in Review (9-7-13)

Okay, so I’m actually a day late. School has started and I’m exhausted. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. I haven’t been able to read as much as I’d have liked to, naturally. But I’m still ahead on my Goodreads challenge, so I’m calling it a win. I read the novella I Dream of Johnny by Juliet Madison to get ready for the Three Wishes Blog Tour. It was cute–and short–though there were a few too many easy coincidences for me to give it more than three stars…a C+ rating. Enjoyable, though. I loved the idea behind it. I’ll definitely…

Books on Sale! B&N has 50% off Nook Book “Select Romances for Young and Old”

My credit card might self-combust this weekend. Or go into hiding–for my own good (and the good of my bank account) of course. Barnes & Noble is having a “Romance Favorites” sale with more than 200 young adult/new adult books at half off their regular digital price–which is pretty pricey across the board, so their sale prices are good, but not dirt cheap. You’ve been warned. The ones I’ve read, though, are totally worth the cost. I don’t know how long the sale will last (the website says Limited time–shop now! which is not at all specific. Or helpful); perhaps it will…

Cover Reveal: Collared by Zoe Dawson (Book Four of the Going to the Dogs series)

Collared, a contemporary romantic mystery novel in the Going to the Dogs series, will be released on October 14. Take a look at its brand new cover!     Book Description:  Diamonds are a dog’s best friend.   Harper Sinclair discovers that her champion, award-winning standard poodle, Ch. Edgewood Sky High Blue is missing her $50,000 diamond dog collar that was given to her by Harper’s eccentric, indulging grandmother along with valuable pieces of jewelry.  Harper calls the robbery division of the NYPD and reports the thefts.  The detective they send is surly and tough with a pair of brown…

Cover Reveal! Off Chance by Sawyer Bennett (Book 5 of the Off series)

Today I’m pleased to be a part of the cover reveal for Off Chance, book five in Sawyer Bennett’s contemporary new adult Off series, due out on October 21. Check it out! He is seeking absolution. Flynn Caldwell has a hero complex and it’s one of the reasons he joined the New York City Fire Department. He has spent his entire professional career trying to atone for that one person he failed to save. Because, if he can do that, then perhaps he can be worthy of love again. š She is seeking escape. Rowan Page’s life is nothing short…

Cover Reveal and ARC GIVEAWAY!: Allure by Lea Nolan (Book two of the Hoodoo Apprentice series)

Today, we’re celebrating the cover reveal of Allure, the sequel to Lea Nolan’s Conjure, coming October 1st from Entangled Teen! Worst. Summer. Ever. Emma Guthrie races to learn the hoodoo magic needed to break The Beaumont Curse before her marked boyfriend Cooper’s sixteenth birthday. But deep in the South Carolina Lowcountry, dark, mysterious forces encroach, conspiring to separate Emma and Cooper forever. When Cooper starts to change, turning cold and indifferent, Emma discovers that both his heart and body are marked for possession by competing but equally powerful adversaries. Desperate to save him, Emma and her twin brother, Jack, risk…

Author Interview, New Release, and GIVEAWAY! N.R. Rhodes’s DEEP RISING

Today I’m excited to welcome author N.R. Rhodes to Becky on Books to talk about her brand new book, Deep Rising. She’s also giving away a $25 Amazon gift card during the tour–see the Rafflecopter below to win!   Deep Rising N.R. Rhodes Smart. Sexy. Suspense. First, about the book: In his nine-year stint with the CIA, Jared Caldwell thought he’d seen it all. But when his latest mission instructs him to apprehend a beautiful scientist who’s allegedly linked to a devastating new form of warfare, he isn’t prepared for the prospect of battling man-made tsunamis—or the misplaced feelings he harbors for his…

New Release: A SECRET Brand New Brazen Book: Nicola Marsh’s WICKED HEAT Now Available!

Who doesn’t love surprises?  The people behind Brazen Books sure do – and they just couldn’t wait a whole month before putting out another book for their readers. Surprise! Their newest book combines steamy island romance and high personal stakes. What a combination! Here it is… Competitors by day, lovers by night… Allegra Wilks has had the worst month of her personal and professional life. To save her company, she must go on her would-be honeymoon and land the luxury eco-island resort’s lucrative advertising account. But when a lingerie mishap leads her into the arms of a wickedly distracting Australian, Allegra’s tempted…

Three Ways YOU Can Help Grant Wishes (Three Wishes Blog Blitz and GIVEAWAY)

Today I’m participating in the Three Wishes Blog Blitz, hosted by author Juliet Madison! From 2nd to 6th September you’ll have the chance to win some awesome prizes at all the blogs participating in the blitz, including mine. All you have to do is follow my instructions below for winning the prize I have on offer, and then you can click over to Juliet’s blog to enter her prize draw, and see the list of all other blogs taking part and enter their giveaways as well. How cool is that? Why is it called the Three Wishes Blog Blitz? Juliet’s new …