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New Release Review! MRS. ROCHESTER’S GHOST by Lindsay Marcott

Published by beckymmoe on 08/15/2021

In case you missed it, there’s a guest post from Ms Marcott, an excerpt from the book, and a giveaway to enter here! Title: Mrs. Rochester’s GhostAuthor: Lindsay MarcottRelease Date: August 1, 2021Publisher: Thomas & Mercer Jane has lost everything: job, mother, relationship, even her home. A friend calls to offer an unusual deal—a cottage above the crashing surf of Big Sur on the estate of his employer, Evan Rochester. In return, Jane will tutor his teenage daughter. She accepts. But nothing is quite as it seems at the Rochester estate. Though he’s been accused of murdering his glamorous and…

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Lindsay Marcott, Author of MRS. ROCHESTER’S GHOST, Talks About JANE EYRE for the Modern Age (with a giveaway!)

Published by beckymmoe on 08/09/2021

Jane Eyre for the Modern Age with Lindsay Marcott  What is it about Jane Eyre that has made it a blockbuster for over a hundred and seventy years? The breathtaking writing, yes. The gripping plot: part Gothic romance, part coming-of-age story. The swooning romance between a rich man and a poor orphan, and the shock of the mad wife secreted in an attic. But I think most of all it’s the voice of Jane herself: a young woman with an extraordinary sense of her own worth and independence. A voice that was revolutionary in 1847 when Charlotte Brontë published it.…

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New Release Review! MY OXFORD YEAR by Julia Whelan

Published by beckymmoe on 05/06/2018

Synopsis: American Ella Durran has had the same plan for her life since she was thirteen: Study at Oxford. At 24, she’s finally made it to England on a Rhodes Scholarship when she’s offered an unbelievable position in a rising political star’s presidential campaign. With the promise that she’ll work remotely and return to DC at the end of her Oxford year, she’s free to enjoy her Once in a Lifetime Experience. That is, until a smart-mouthed local who is too quick with his tongue and his car ruins her shirt and her first day. When Ella discovers that her…

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A Conversation with Patty Blount, Author of THE WAY IT HURTS (with a giveaway!)

Published by beckymmoe on 08/09/2017

Thanks so much for agreeing to be with us today, Patty! Thank you so much for hosting me!   What 5 things should readers know about you? Well, I love books – reading them, writing them, collecting them, lending them. I love to talk about books. I am drawn to strong, feisty characters who do what has to be done, even when it hurts. I’m a huge supporter of women’s rights and honestly, don’t understand why everybody isn’t. Our country was founded on the principle of liberty and justice for all, so why is this such a difficult concept to…

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First Look and Giveaway! THE WAY IT HURTS by Patty Blount

Published by beckymmoe on 06/29/2017

Title: The Way It Hurts Author: Patty Blount Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Release Date: August 1, 2017 Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Pages: 352 pages Format: Paperback and Digital Print ISBN: 978-1-492632-788 Digital ASIN: B06XR172ZD   Synopsis: There may be two sides to every story, but sometimes there’s only one way to set things right… Music is Elijah’s life. His band plays loud and hard, and he’ll do anything to get them a big break. He needs that success to help take care of his sister, who has special needs. So he’d rather be practicing when his friends drag him to a…

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New Release and Giveaway! FATED DESTINATIONS (Contemporary, Paranormal, and Science Fiction Romance boxed set)

Published by beckymmoe on 01/14/2017

Fated Destinations (Crimson Tree Publishing) Publication date: December 27th 2016 Genres: Contemporary, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction FATED DESTINATIONS: A Contemporary, Paranormal, and Science Fiction Romance Boxed Set Escape from the everyday with this set of 7 all-new travel-based romances from award-winning authors. These exciting stories span the globe (and beyond!) to spin tales of love and intrigue in exotic locations. Take a mental vacation today with the Fated Destinations box set.   A Royal Problem by Julie Wetzel Jessie is tasked with saving a set of jewels from pirates that attack her cruise ship. She jumps overboard and swims for…

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New Release Spotlight: HIS MELODY by Amarie Avant

Published by beckymmoe on 05/18/2016

His Melody by Amarie Avant Publication Date: April 28, 2016 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Before I laid eyes on him, I fell, which says a lot since my heart wasn’t built to fall in love… Five years ago, Melody Bradford fell in love with and married songwriter, Kiel McIsaac. He transformed her sorrows into love songs and became everything her heart craves. Kiel was the only one that has ever been able to break down her walls enough to see the girl underneath the shell. But Melody is damaged deeper than Kiel knows, with a pain that runs far back…

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New Release Review and Giveaway: NAKED by Stacey Trombley

Published by beckymmoe on 07/14/2015

An amazing YA debut! Naked by Stacey Trombley Release Date: 07/07/15 Entangled Teen 305 pages   Summary: A teenage prostitute looking for redemption must face her secrets before they destroy her… When tough teenager Anna ran away to New York, she never knew how bad things would get. After surviving as a prostitute, a terrifying incident leaves her damaged inside and out, and she returns home to the parents she was sure wouldn’t want her anymore. Now she has a chance to be normal again. Back in school, she meets a boy who seems too good to be true. Cute, kind,…

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A Conversation with C.K. Kelly Martin, Author of THE SWEETEST THING YOU CAN SING (with a giveaway!)

Published by beckymmoe on 10/09/2014

A brand new YA book dealing with some serious–and scary–issues. Follow the rest of the tour here! Thanks so much for agreeing to be with us today, C.K.! I’m happy to be here, Becky. Thank you for having me over!   What 5 things should readers know about you? I’m a feminist—which everyone should be since what it means is that you believe in the equality of the sexes. My favourite quote on the topic is, “Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.” I’m a big movie fan, so much so that I got distracted from my major…

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YA New Release Spotlight and Giveaway: Welcome to Pardise by Jennifer Macaire

Published by beckymmoe on 03/24/2014

 Brand new YA out now–check it out! WELCOME TO PARADISE JENNIFER MACAIRE Blurb:  Growing up on an island paradise isn’t as easy as one might think. Sugar is infatuated with the boy next door, worried she won’t make the cheerleading squad, and even more worried that she will. She is paranoid that because of the horrendous scar on her face, no one really expects her to succeed at anything. Her sister is smart, her mother is a legendary model, and her father is a famous artist. Her family’s success sets a high bar for her to live up to. Everything…

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