Cover Reveal- Emma Hart

We're excited to bring you yet another Cover Reveal for the lovely Emma Hart! She is a writing machine I tell you! Revealing her secret project last week, Holding On is a Novella to Never Forget. Some wanted more of Alec and Lexi but Emma was torn writing them a new complete novel because lets face it, a novel requires DRAMA. So she compromised with Holding On. You'll see what we mean when you read the synopsis!

So among her writing talents, Emma is also amazing at designing book covers. She designs her own as well as mine (Dani) covers!

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Synopsis

Living in London after spending almost twenty years in a town with a population of three hundred would be hard on anyone – and Alec Johnson is no exception to the rule. 

When Alec followed Lexy to London, he knew his life would change drastically. He just didn’t know how much. With Lexy’s friends and admirer to contend with, he has to show there’s more to the country surfer boy than is ability to ride the waves. With his own shameless admirers, he has to keep Lexy’s trust – and despite her love for him, that’s no easy task.

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Beneath her tough girl exterior, all Jennifer Mason has ever wanted to do is paint. London’s School of Art can give her that, and she couldn’t be happier she’s finally breaking free from Lilac Bay. What she’s not happy about is having to leave Carl behind – or his reluctance to visit her while she’s studying. 

Their relationship is put to the test as living on her own for the first time and university take their toll on Jen. After all, three hundred miles is a long way to be away from your boyfriend when you’re eighteen years old.

And it’s even harder when you can’t keep your eyes off your best friend’s older brother.

Exclusive Excerpt

JEN

“Let me out, Samuel.”

“No.” He smiles, crossing one ankle over the other, and folds his arms over his chest. It’s a dangerous pose in that suit, and as a bit of my anger at Adrian slips away, the anger at myself for being attracted to this prat grows.

“You can’t keep me in here.”

“I can. I have the key.” He grins. “You’re not going out until you calm down.”

“I’m calm. Who isn’t calm?” I shrug. “My glass is also empty.”

“You held your glass the whole time?”

“It’s Vino. Hello?” I wave my glass, sigh, and place it on the table behind me. I perch on the edge of it. “So I’m supposed to stay in here until you think I’m calm enough to go back out there?”

He nods. “Pretty much.”

“Yep. Because being stuck in a room with you is guaranteed to calm me down. I mean, why wouldn’t it? You are my favourite person after all,” I scoff.

He crosses the room, stopping right in front of me. “You might like me if you give me a chance instead of bitching at me all the time, Jennifer,” he says softly. “That wouldn’t kill you, would it?”

I look up, right into his warm eyes. “Probably not, but I don’t want to take the risk.” He shuffles a little closer, and I swallow. I might not like him, but my body sure as hell does.

Traitorous bundle of blood and hormones.

“What’s life without a little risk?” he whispers, his breath crawling over my cheek. He looks down at me with his dark eyes, watching me carefully. There’s a need and a want in there that I’m sure is mirrored in my own right this second, but I’m not prepared to acknowledge that crazy thought outside of my head.

There’s nothing wrong with a little risk in life. But liking Bing? That’s a risk too big, even for me.

My heart is thundering against my ribs, sending my blood thrumming through my body. I’ve gone from angry at Adrian to wanting Bing in less than five seconds. I’ve gone from wanting to kill Bing to kissing him in even less. He’s just stood there, not touching me at all, but I can feel him all over me. This is wrong.

But I can’t step away from him.

Releases on April 15, 2013!!!

Author Bio

By day, Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old and cooking baby, due September 2013. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of wine – well, tropical juice now – and writes books. She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. She's working on the companion novel to her latest release and NA debut, Never Forget (Memories #1), and The Love Game (The Game, #1) will release on March 29th. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes. Ironically, that's where most of her ideas come from. Her debut YA series, The Mauve Legacy, is an Apple iBooks Bestseller - and this makes Emma excited.

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Surrender Your Love - JC Reed

It is our extreme pleasure to introduce you to a new upcoming author! J.C. Reed is definitely someone for you to be on the lookout for.

So without further ado here is the cover to Surrender Your Love!

Meeting Jett was like lightning. Dangerous. Better left untouched. And better forgotten. But lightning always strikes twice.

Brooke Stewart, a realtor in New York, doesn’t do relationships. When she’s sent to a remote estate to finalize a real estate deal, she discovers her new boss is no other than the guy she left naked in bed.

Sexy, dangerously handsome, and arrogant Jett Mayfield attracts trouble, and women, like a lightning rod. But the night he meets Brooke he gets more than he bargained for. The green-eyed millionaire playboy isn’t used to taking no for an answer, and he isn’t about to start now.

When he proposes two months of no strings sex, Brooke is intrigued and accepts his proposal. Little does she know Jett’s determined to claim the one woman he can’t have, pulling her deeper into his dangerous world.

A man who doesn't take 'no' for an answer.

A woman afraid to surrender to love.

Two lives that are about to cross...and secrets laid bare.

Buy Surrender Your Love on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Love-ebook/dp/B00BTJQZNC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363377643&sr=8-1&keywords=surrender+your+love and on B&N http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/surrender-your-love-jc-reed/1114820738?ean=2940016296784

Cover Reveal- Dani Morales

Hey Guys! Christina here, and I am totally excited about what I am about to show you.  My friend, co-blogger and the girl I think of as a sister…..Dani has written an AMAZING book. I have had the privilege of watching Dani write this book.  I even got to read it.  I am telling you know it’s amazing!  I hope you all get it and fall in love with the characters like I did! I was not able to put the book down and it made me cry in many ways! Sooooo good! So without further ado it is with great honor that I reveal to you …….. ENTRELACEN ….. Enjoy the pretties!  



Synopsis

One girl faces tethered responsibilities in the form of three boys.

One boy dealt a hard hand but rises above in search of his destiny.

Two separate lives desperate for a break, collide.

Falling in love was never the plan but it happened anyway.

Time’s running out and both their fears comes to light.

The key to defeating darkness lies within their family lineage.

Were they thrown together by chance or fate?

Will love conquer all or will a sacrifice be made?

Excerpt

I immediately feel as if this is the bookstore I’ve been searching for. I push the door open at the same time someone on the inside is pulling it open. It causes me to stumble, ungracefully I might add, into the chest of a remarkably fit guy. Immediately I feel my face flush scarlet and try to step back. His strong hands are flexing on my waist to steady me. I realize that I'm shaking.

When my wits start to focus, I inhale and am assaulted by the most sensual masculine scent I have ever smelt. It is like the smell of rain mixed with laundry soap and desire. Okay. Maybe I am just smelling my own desire. I’ve never been so insanely attracted to someone without even seeing his face. That’s when I notice my hands have embedded themselves into his royal blue shirt. I let go and take a step back. His hands drop to his sides and ball into fists. He’s wearing some faded blue jeans that are just a little baggy and look perfect on him. His shirt is form fitting, and if I hadn't already felt up his chest and stomach, I would have noticed his abs through his shirt. My gaze finally lands on his face, and all thoughts immediately vacate the area.

He has beautiful hazel eyes that could rival my own. They hold humor in their depths. His lips are absolutely perfect. I just want to kiss them to see if they were as soft as they look and run my fingers through his untamed black hair. His face looks like it has been sculpted from marble, very tan marble. His smile break whatever spell I was under, and I feel completely embarrassed. I was caught checking him out. I don’t do that. What the hell is wrong with me? Speak April. You look so stupid right now.

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to, umm, fall into you and, uh, mess up your shirt.”

The smile gets bigger, and his eyes shine like there’s light behind them. Electricity shoots through my body. Every molecule inside me is aware of his proximity and wants to touch and caress him.

“No, I’m sorry. I was so busy talking to Gran that I got distracted, and I wasn’t paying attention to see if someone was outside.”

His voice is a deep, seductive sound that oozes charm and confidence. This is retarded. I’m having some intense feelings for this guy that I don’t know and probably don’t have a chance in hell with.

“No harm done. Thanks for, umm, catching me?”

Why did I just phrase that as a question? I need to get away from this guy; he’s making thinking extremely difficult. I try to step around him into the store and stop dead in my tracks. This store is perfection. I guess pausing makes him think I'm waiting for him to say something else.

“No problem at all.”

Look for Entrelacen to be out on April 13,2013



Author Bio

Dani Morales is a native Texan currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada with her three boys and her mother.  She adopted the boys in December of 2011 and loves spending every minute playing with them. On her spare time you can find a book in her hand or sitting in front of the computer typing out stories that run rampant in her mind. 

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Never Forget -Ending the Tour with a group Interview

Thanks everyone for following along with the tour and I hope if you've stared reading Never Forget that you absolutely love it as much as I did! It's been an amazing journey this last two weeks, with organizing the tour for Emma, chatting with all the lovely bloggers who took part, and all of you readers! Truly amazing. So I wanted to be a little different when it came to interviewing. I absolutely loved all of the characters and couldn't narrow it down to one specific one, so I did them ALL! Loved every minute of it too! So here is my interview with the gang from Never Forget, enjoy! IF you entered the giveaway make sure you head over to Emma's blog to see if you're one of the lucky winners!


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Hey y’all thanks for meeting up with me to do a group interview, my name is Dani and I’m from the CBC’s Naughty & Nice, you may have seen Christina around here earlier! First I know how y’all like to bicker and talk over each other… *points finger at Jen & Bing* none of that. Who am I kidding I know you’re going to do it anyways, just keep it to a minimum. Thank you.

Ok so my first questions is going to Lexy. Lexy we know you weren’t too thrilled about having to go back to Lilac Bay, if your parents said you could have stay, would you go back and have a do over?

Lexy: Yes. I was very spoilt at the beginning of the summer, and thought going to Devon would be absolute hell. But now I'm glad I went.

How excited were you Jen when you found out that Lexy was coming back for the summer?

Jen: Well, you know me, Dani, I'm easily excited, but for the sake of your readers lets just say I was bouncing off the goddamn walls like a kangaroo on speed.

Bing: A kangaroo on speed?

Jen: * points finger at him * Don't start with me, Samuel, or you'll be on your ass faster than a toddler trying to learn to walk.

*Laughs*

How bout you Carl? You didn’t know Lexy but you must have been excited that Jen was going to have a friend to do stuff with while you and Alec could surf.

Carl: You have no idea. * glances at Jen * She gets kinda moody when she's left alone too long, yet won't go on a surfboard. Usually I don't take her because she can be a bit like a little kid.

Jen: I hope you know that comment means you just forfeited your sex life for the next six months. Have fun with your right hand. * turns away *

Which bring me to Alec. The first time you saw Lexy at the beach, I loved the analogy with umm *blushes* Megan Fox by the way, what happened afterwards?

Alec: * smirks * Do you honestly want to know what I did when I went home that night?

Lexy: * gasps and slaps his arm* oh my god!

Alec: What, Princess?

Lexy: I can't believe you just said that.

(Alec laughs.)

Alec: She asked!

Lexy: But you didn't have to.. Never mind.

*laughs* No he’s right Lexy I did ask… I should have known!

Ok Bing before you get all big brother on Alec, what was with the pep talk of trying to get Lexy to loosen up? I mean I feel bad for Lexy she was getting every way and then to have you on her to, *laughs* typical brother though, I know mine would do the same.

Bing: Is she listening? (Lexy nods.) Shit, okay. In London Lexy never bothered with guys, right? She was always 'oh my education' and that's wicked and I respect that and everything, but I wanted her to have some fun. I mean, hell. If you knew her before she arrived in Devon, you'd know how much she needed to relax. And if anyone wears the 'annoying big brother' badge, it's me.

*nods head* Totally get it Bing. My bother told me the same thing when I was in school. He might give you a run for your money in more ways than one. *laughs*

Ok this one is for Jen, Carl, and Alec… The jean shopping, really hands in the back pockets? What’s up with that? We don’t see it here in the states much.

Jen: It's because they're perverts.

Carl: Or because I like touching your ass.

Jen: There is a time and a place for that. You already forfeited yours. Unlucky chucky.

Carl: I'll make it up to you, baby.

Alec: In your own time, guys. * rolls eyes * Dani, it's a comfort thing. It's easy just to slip your hand in there, you know? I still prefer Lexy in those skirts and dresses though.

Ok Grammy, I see you back there trying to keep it together so this one’s for you. I was never able to get to know my grandmother and I would hope the relationship you have with Lexy would be like y’alls, with that, how long exactly were you planning getting Alec and Lexy together?

Grammy: I'm just fine back here with my Vino, dear, don't you worry about me. * giggles * Well, I knew they were coming for about a month and c'mon, love, you can see Alec. He's a bit of a strapping lad and with my hips and doctors orders and what not, I needed some help in the yard.

Lexy: I still don't believe that. And Mum? Did you give her that Vino? You know what she gets like on that stuff.

Emily: No, dear. I don't know where she found that.

Grammy: Believe what you like, Lexy girl, it's the truth. Anyway, Alec was the obvious choice. I'm old, not blind. He's pretty to look at, isn't he?

Jen: She's right. He's like a  pretty little pageant queen up on stage for the first time. Just minus the dress and plus a few abs.

(Alec grins.)

*grins* I have to agree with Grammy Lexy, Alec is wicked hot and Jen, pagent queen? Really?! *laughs*

Growing up with Vi Emily, did you have an idea of what she was up to with Lexy?

Emily: Not at first. After the convenient dinner date on our first night there, it became obvious. Mum always was sneaky like that. She used to set me and Si up. She needed her garden seeing to then, too. It appears to be a habit of hers.

(Grammy shifts and grins cheekily.)

Si, I have to admit you are rather a cool dad for not being, “If you hurt my daughter I’ll come after you” or you know interrogating him much. Did you figure that Lexy would do it whether or not you approved or because you completely trusted her?

Si: I left that to Samuel. I figured he'd go protective over her, because despite their incessant bickering, they are in fact close - as you might have guessed. That, and I trust Lexy. She wouldn't give her heart away unless the person receiving it truly deserved it. That's why I agreed to help Alec arrange moving to London in private.

(Si slaps Alec's shoulder)

Good job with that by the way Si. I was thrilled with the way things ended and seeing you had a hand in it!

We don’t get to see much of you Joanna, were you surprised when Alec agreed to bring Lexy over? I know it’s an epic deal, especially with his reputation.

Joanna: I was so surprised! I only suggested it on a whim so when he agreed I was blown away. And yes.. That reputation. Let's not say anymore about that, hmm?

(Alec looks down sheepishly and Bing chuckles.)

Well our past makes our future better, so no need to be ashamed. We live and learn right?

Lexy and Alec, one of my favorite scenes with the two of you is when you picked out a star for your father. What is each of yours?

Lexy: I can't pick one. We've spent so much time together that it all kind of seems to roll into one. I love every second we spend together.

Alec: * takes Lexy's hand and kisses it * the first time we lay on the beach and looked up at the stars. Like I say to her in the book, it's when I really knew I was in love with her.

(Lexy leans into him, smiling. Jen grins and Bing makes a gagging sound.)

Jen: Soppy shits. Carl, why aren't you more romantic?

Carl: You want romance, give me back my sex life.

Jen: Earn it.

(Grammy hits the back of their heads.)

*laughs* Oh Grammy I just love you!

I don’t want to keep you guys any longer, so I want to say thank y’all for meeting up with me and holding down the bickering some! *laughs* Alec take care of Lexy! Bing I’ll see you soon*winks*

I’ve always wondered if fate was real and if people are placed in your life for specific reasons. Whether it’s to help you in that moment, that week, month, and year or for the rest of your life…people come into our lives and people leave but some, some leave the lasting impression. They impact your life in ways that change it completely. The thing is we don’t see it. You’re probably wondering where this fits into reviewing Never Forget, well this is why. I got introduced to Emma through Christina who I believe got introduced to her through their fangirling over David James when his book Light of the Moon came out. 

Emma is one of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure of talking to, getting to know, and is far wiser for her age than people I know who are even older than me. She has this way of writing so beautifully that it touches your heart. I had the pleasure of being around while she was writing Never Forget and getting teasers along the way as well as beta read for her. I’ve now read this book three times and each time I’ve found something new to love, but the truly amazing thing about this book is that it doesn’t get old. I can read it over and over and still feel the same emotions as if it was the first time reading it. 

If you haven’t noticed from other reviews by me, I tend to get emotional and really attached to my characters, so when I say you are going to need tissues… just take my word for it and be ready. So what is Never Forget about… Well Lexy is a London girl who didn’t want to go to the small town of Lilac Bay for the summer. Determined to be miserable takes a backseat when she lays her eyes upon Alec.  Hanging out with Jen, an old friend, Jen’s boyfriend Carl and Carl’s best mate Alec…. Let’s just say the summer takes an interesting turn.

“…I know it’s been a bitter sweet ending to a roller

coaster summer.. But it’s one I’ll never forget.”

Alec also works for Grammy. Grammy, oh how I love Grammy. My grandmother died when I was an infant so I never go to know her. So this was really emotional for me to read because the way Lexy and her Grammy acted around each other, I have no doubt in my mind that me and my grandmother would have been the exact same way. With stories from my mom about my grandmother I can draw parallels, and the sneaky way Lexy’s Gram tries to get Alec and her together is how mine would have been.  I have no doubt about it. 

But does Lexy give Alec the chance to prove himself worthy of her trust? Does Alec see that Lexy is more than a one night hook up? Love… Like every truly great love story it ends tragically… Romeo & Juliet, Rose & Jack …. In the words of Emma Hart’s Alec Johnson:

''But it was only tragic because they were so in love. That tragic kind of love is the kind that consumes you until you can't do anything but live and breathe it. When you have that kind of love, you know you've found what true love is all about. So really, when you think about it, dying for the person you love isn't that all that tragic at all.''

He couldn’t be more right here. Prime example of how amazing Emma Hart is for a writer. I’ve said it a thousand times and I’ll continue to say it… Emma Hart is BADASS, she truly is. Getting past all the mushiness of love that obviously lies within Never Forget, not to mention some definitely hot, swoon worthy kissing scenes, as well as some intimate scenes Never Forget is a well-rounded Novel. Each character has depth and a purpose. Lexy’s relationship with her brother Bing is hilarious. I absolutely adore them and it reminds me of my relationship with my older brother. One of my favorite interactions between them is this:

“Bing,” I start.

“Lexy,” he mimics my voice.

“Go play in traffic.”

“Only if you come with me, sister dear.”

Absolutely something I would tell my brother and he would say the exact same thing to me. That's what I love about reading a really good book, you’re able to form a connection to it. It makes you laugh, cry, swoon, fall in love, get angry, and FEEL…. That’s what it’s all about in the end…it’s what makes a book stand out. It’s what leaves a lasting impression on you. Never Forget definitely left an impression on me. I love Lexy and Alec, but I also love every other character in the book. They each had their own quirks and you love them in their individuality, but as a whole… there’s no stopping them.

So Congratulations Emma Hart on your debut Novel in the New Adult genre. Never Forget is epic and one of the best books I’ve ever read. If you haven't read this book yet, I suggest you read it with the playlist. Talk about bringing out the motions of the story!