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New Release Review: THE REVOLUTION OF IVY by Amy Engel (Ivy #2)

Published by beckymmoe on 01/17/2016

The Revolution of Ivy by Amy Engel Synopsis: Ivy Westfall is beyond the fence and she is alone. Abandoned by her family and separated from Bishop Lattimer, Ivy must find a way to survive on her own in a land filled with countless dangers, both human and natural. She has traded a more civilized type of cruelty–forced marriages and murder plots–for the bare-knuckled brutality required to survive outside Westfall’s borders. But there is hope beyond the fence, as well. And when Bishop reappears in Ivy’s life, she must decide if returning to Westfall to take a final stand for what…

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New Release and Giveaway! NO PROMISES by N. Raines

Published by beckymmoe on 01/16/2016

No Promises N. Raines Publication date: January 15th 2016 Genres: New Adult, Romance In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years, later she can hardly recognize the man he’s become. As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can’t make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken. Sam spends her life taking care…

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Nonfiction Review: VERY GOOD LIVES: THE FRINGE BENEFITS OF FAILURE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF IMAGINATION by J.K. Rowling

Published by beckymmoe on 01/16/2016

Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination by J.K. Rowling Confession time–I’ve never gone to any of my college graduations. Twice (undergraduate and graduate school #1) I finished in December, so by the time May rolled around I either had another commitment or I just couldn’t be bothered. I never really felt like I missed much…and given what J.K. Rowling says in the beginning of her commencement address to Harvard’s class of 2008 about having no recollection what the speaker at her own graduation said, I pretty much feel vindicated. But J.K. Rowling’s speech…

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A Conversation (and giveaway!) with Sonya Weiss, Author of STEALING THE BACHELOR (Stealing the Heart #3)

Published by beckymmoe on 01/15/2016

Thanks so much for agreeing to be with us today, Sonya! Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to be here.   What 5 things should readers know about you? I like my chocolate cold. I don’t know why, I just do. I am a television show and movie-holic. Serious addiction. I find greeting cards that are beautiful and inspiring and I frame them. I have one that has an elephant on the front of it walking on a tightrope. The card says, “Anything is possible.” I am a huge fan of Star Wars. I love old cars, especially…

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New Release Review: NOT OKAY, CUPID by Heidi R. Kling

Published by beckymmoe on 01/15/2016

Not Okay Cupid by Heidi R. Kling Synopsis: Her wicked revenge, or his wicked heart… Hazel McCallister loves her life. Perfect grades. Perfect best friend. Perfect boyfriend. Until her perfect boyfriend cheats on her with her perfect best friend. Now Hazel’s in free fall—until her best friend’s brother, Felix, gives her the perfect idea. Reclaim her power by taking revenge on her cheating ex. Felix James loves his life. Casual relationships. Loads of surfing. He’s as drama-free as they come. But he can’t stand by when his sister steals her best friend’s boyfriend, and the dude insists it was Hazel’s…

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New Release and Giveaway! THE LOST HEIR by Allison Whitmore with Erin Virginia and Grace Arden

Published by beckymmoe on 01/15/2016

The Lost Heir Allison Whitmore (with Erin Virginia & Grace Arden) Published by: Booktrope Publishing Publication date: December 8th 2015 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Isabella Foxworthy was just another girl…until she learned she was an empath, able to read the energy of others. A secret world known as the Violet City lies beneath her family’s hotel in Los Angeles. Through this discovery, Isabella is catapulted into a whirlwind of magic, adventure, and danger. The Violet City holds the key to protecting her stability; her family hotel, her friends, and her very sanity. With morphlings, empaths, and fair folk also comes…

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New Release Review: ANYTHING FOR YOU by Kristan Higgins (Blue Heron #5)

Published by beckymmoe on 01/14/2016

Anything for You by Kristan Higgins Synopsis: Before you get down on bended knee… …you should be pretty darn sure the answer will be yes. For ten years, Connor O’Rourke has been waiting for Jessica Dunn to take their on-again, off-again relationship public, and he thinks the time has come. His restaurant is thriving, she’s got her dream job at Blue Heron Vineyard—it’s the perfect time to get married. When he pops the question, however, her answer is a fond but firm no. If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Jess has her hands full with her younger brother, who’s…

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YA Author Rendezvous–Spotlight and Giveaway!

Published by beckymmoe on 01/14/2016

Let us introduce YA Author Rendezvous – a group of independent Young Adult, Middle Grade and Children’s Book authors who have banded together to bring their stories to as wide an audience as possible. Visit them online and find some great reads! Website / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram / Facebook — Today we’re featuring YA Author Rendezvous author, Bethany Wicker! Favorite YAAR Supporting Characters Everyone gets to know and fall in love with the MC, or Main Character. I, however, tend to fall for supporting characters. In our group YAAR, short for Young Adult Author Rendezvous, there are several…

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New Release and Giveaways! LIGHTNING KISSED by Lila Felix (The Lucent series)

Published by beckymmoe on 01/14/2016

Lightning Kissed Lila Felix Published by: Clean Teen Publishing Publication date: January 4th 2016 Genres: Paranormal Romance, Young Adult Colby Evans can leap from one country to the next in a heartbeat. She can see every sunset in every time zone in the same day. She can travel across the world in a flash. She defies gravity and physics with every breath she takes. She’s tested her abilities and found them limitless. She is the lightning. She is Lucent. And nothing can stop her. Except him. Theodore Ramsey isn’t supposed to be able to flash like Colby. The power of…

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