Teaser Tuesday #72

Teaser Tuesday is weekly bookish meme hosted by Miz B of A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can play along! 

"This is as real and as awful and as wonderful as it gets. I'd hold her forever if she'd let me."

- loc 2847 of the ARC, When It's Real by Erin Watt

Summary-

From #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Erin Watt comes the addictive contemporary tale of a teen rock star in need of an image makeover and the teen girl hired to be his fake girlfriend. 

Meet Oakley Ford-teen celebrity, renowned pop star, child of famous movie stars, hottie with millions of fangirls… and restless troublemaker. On the surface he has it all, but with his home life disintegrating, his music well suddenly running dry, and the tabloids having a field day over his outrageous exploits, Oakley's team decides it's time for an intervention. The result: an image overhaul, complete with a fake girlfriend meant to show the world he's settled down.

Enter seventeen-year-old Vaughn Bennett-devoted sister, part-time waitress, the definition of "normal." Under ordinary circumstances she'd never have taken this gig, but with her family strapped for cash, she doesn't have much of a choice. And for the money Oakley's team is paying her, she figures she can put up with outlandish Hollywood parties and a team of publicists watching her every move. So what if she thinks Oakley's a shallow, self-centered jerk? It's not like they're going to fall for each other in real life…right?

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Review- Lethal Lies by Rebecca Zanetti

Summary-

A deadly secret can't stay buried forever . . . 

Revenge. It's the only thing that will help Anya Best sleep at night. The serial killer who murdered her sister is on the loose, and Anya will stop at nothing to put him behind bars-even use herself as bait to lure him out of hiding. But she can't do this alone.

Private investigator Heath Jones's job is to bring bastards to justice. This time it's personal. He knew the Copper Killer's latest victim so when her sister asks for his help, he's all in. But when Anya uses the media to taunt the killer, she exposes Heath's identity, putting them both in jeopardy. Now, secrets buried long ago are coming to light and the forces determined to destroy him are watching Heath's every move, waiting to exact their own revenge. And they'll use anything and anyone to get to Heath.

With twists and turns that will take your breath away, LETHAL LIES is sexy, action-packed suspense at its very best from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti.

Release date: May 16th, 2017

Published by: Forever

Page numbers: 416

Review-

I love Rebecca Zanetti's writing so I was super excited to read Lethal Lies. Lethal Lies is the second book in the Blood Brothers series which is actually a spin off of the Sin Brother series. Of course, each book in the series can be read as a stand alone but there are recurring characters so I would highly recommend reading them in order. I really enjoyed myself while reading Lethal Lies. 

So this is the story of Heath and Anya. Let's start with Anya. Anya is a professor. She thinks she has her life together but a serial killer is out hunting her. After her sister gets brutally murdered by the infamous Copper Killer Anya vows to put an end to it. Like all Rebecca Zanetti heroines, I ended up really liking Anya. She was a perfect mixture of feminine and vulnerable but she had a core of steel. She is determined to find the Copper Killer even if it means putting herself up as bait.

Then we have Heath. Heath and his brothers have enough problems on their own. But Heath has always had a soft spot for women and animals. He can't help but get involved in the Copper Killer case. Heath obviously likes his control over everything in life but Anya makes him lose it. I loved Heath. He was a great guy. He only wanted to protect Anya and his brothers. 

Anya lies to the press stating that Heath and she are engaged to bait the Copper Killer exposing the Lost Bastards in the process. Heath and his brothers have multiple enemies on their trail but he is determined to bring all the victims of the Copper Killer justice. I loved Anya and Heath together. They made for a great pair who understood each other. They were both a bit stubborn in their own way but they worked so well.

I loved the way Rebecca Zanetti weaves her stories. They are chock full of action and romance and bonds of friendship and brotherhood. I enjoyed the main romance but I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Zara and Ryker and Denver too. I can't wait for Denver's book which is next for it all to culminate. The villains definitely have it coming for them. Lethal Lies was a great read.

*Note: A copy of this book was provided by the author/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.

Kristen Proby's Surprise Announcement!

   

From New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby, comes a passionate new romance—EASY FORTUNE! A Boudreaux Series novella, this standalone second chance romance features Mallory’s best friend Lena! Don’t miss the beautiful cover and a note from Kristen below! EASY FORTUNE is coming your way May 30, 2017!

    Cover Design by Okay Creations with Photography by Sara Eirew Photography

About EASY FORTUNE (A Boudreaux Series Novella):

The Boudreaux Series—Sexy. Intriguing. Easy.

Sometimes the past is better left behind you…

Lena Turner has spent her life as the outsider. Thanks to her extraordinary gifts, she’s learned to be independent—especially when it comes to men. She’s content to live her life in New Orleans as a schoolteacher, dating casually and dedicated to her small family. Long term is not part of her plan.

Sometimes the past catches up with you…

Leaving Lena behind to pursue his career was the most difficult thing Mason Coulter ever did. He told himself that it was for the best, had even convinced himself that he had only Lena’s best interests in mind. But now, after six long years, he’s back in New Orleans to settle his late eccentric aunt’s estate. All he has to do is get in and out of the city without submitting to the need to see Lena. But to Mason’s dismay, his aunt made other plans.

And sometimes the future and the past collide…

Having Mason walk back into her life is something Lena never saw coming. She could refuse to help him, but she’s never been good at telling Mason no. So she’ll do what she can to get the estate settled and Mason out of her life for good.

At least, that’s the plan. But Mason has plans of his own…

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  A Note from Kristen:

Hi, everyone! I’m so happy that it’s finally Friday because that means that I don’t have to keep this secret anymore! I’m horrible at keeping secrets. Seriously, don’t tell me any. I can’t be trusted.

Since Easy Magic released last month, readers have shouted from the rooftops that they’d love for Lena, Mallory’s BFF, to have her own story. I honestly didn’t have that in mind when I wrote her into Easy Magic, but the more I thought about it, the more it occurred to me that you’re right. Lena does deserve her own happily ever after!

And that brings us to this. Easy Fortune, Lena’s story, will release on May 30^th! That’s right, you won’t have to wait long for this one. Easy Fortune is a novella, and can be read as a stand-alone. And look at this gorgeous cover! I can’t thank Sara Eirew Photography enough for the beautiful photo, and Okay Creations for the amazing cover art.

Lena’s story has been a surprise to me, and frankly one of the most enjoyable story lines that I’ve written in a long time. I hope you enjoy watching her fall in love with Mason! He’s quite swoon-worthy!

Oh, and to make it an even better treat, the prologue and first chapter for Easy Nights will be included at the end of Easy Fortune. JACKPOT! J

Have a great weekend, everyone!

xo,

Kristen

    

And don’t miss the first standalone titles in the Boudreaux Series!

EASY LOVE-FREE for a limited time only EASY CHARM-$.99 for a limited time only EASY MELODY-$1.99 for a limited time only EASY KISSES EASY FOR KEEPS: A Boudreaux Novella EASY MAGIC EASY NIGHTS-Coming June 27^th! Preorder Now!

About Kristen Proby: 

   

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby is the author of the bestselling With Me In Seattle and Love Under the Big Sky series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong, humorous characters with a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type; fiercely protective and a bit bossy, and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen lives in Montana, where she enjoys coffee, chocolate and sunshine. And naps.     

  

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Review- The BNO by Manoj Jain

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 BOOK SUMMARY:

Eight men, 

Two girls,

One boys' night out

He could be the man you say hello to in the lift everyday, he could be your boss, he could be your husband.

She could be your girlfriend, your sister, or the girl-next door.

In this fast-paced novel that reveals a slice of urban life, The BNO opens the doors to the locked world of people's minds, and explores the lives of eight Mumbaikars, examining them through their sexualities and what makes them behave the way they do.

The BNO looks at how the lives of eight relationships get affected by a casual night out. From the lonely housewife to the travelling business man, the book delves into the very private lives of married couples and how a single night can alter all existing equations.

Release date: 2016

Published by: NotionPress

Page numbers: 125

REVIEW: 

I won The BNO in a giveaway hosted by The Tales Pensieve and it had been lying on my shelves for a long time when I finally decided to pick it up because I wanted a short but engrossing read, which is exactly how the book turned out to be.  Author Manoj Jain's The BNO is the story of eight people and how just one simple night affects all of them and all secrets start flowing out over the course of the 125 pages of the book. But this book isn't just about that one night. Oh no, it's about so much more and that is what made it so interesting and engrossing.

A book set in the very urban scenario of Mumbai, a bunch of friends decide to go to Pune on a special Boys Night Out because they just want to have a good time and forget about all their stresses and worries. When their wives give them their green signal (and in spite of protestation from some), they plan a very, very special night and end up doing stuff that wasn't initially planned. As a bro code or whatever, they decided to keep mum and never speak about what happened in Pune.

The BNO is divided into nine chapters that go from the third person's point of view and how that one night transgresses into so many events that end up showing the true colours of everyone. So we go from Rohan, Riddhima, Venkatesh, Myra, Akram, Geetanjali, Kulbir, Suyash and Veena to Neha. Every person's story was extremely well done and showed how real and raw emotions can be. Some of the past incidents from the lives of these people were so interesting, while others disgusting, way too unbelievable (in the sense that such stuff doesn't happen) and some purely pathetic. But that's what made the book so unique, real and fast-paced.

The way every chapter ended was so meticulously done and without saying what happened, it was clear as what would happen next and yet, there was that hint of mystery with the sudden shutting of a chapter. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and clearly, I haven't been able to do justice to it with my review which seems very confused, but trust me, this book was really good. The writing, albeit simple and clean, could have been better, but the story is really what mattered anyway. I'd recommend this one to fans of short and fast-paced books that are full of action and raw emotions, but do keep it mind that is an adult read.

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Waiting on Wednesday #198

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda

Publication date- September 19th 2017

Goodreads Summary:

“I glance at my wife as she climbs into the passenger seat, and I am bursting with confidence. Today will be everything I’ve promised her…and more…”

Paul Strom has the perfect life: a glittering career as an advertising executive, a beautiful wife, two healthy boys and a big house in a wealthy suburb. And he’s the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That’s why he’s planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he's promised today will be the best day ever.

But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them and doubts start to arise. How much do they trust each other? And how perfect is their marriage, or any marriage, really? 

Forcing us to ask ourselves just how well we know those who are closest to us, Best Day Ever crackles with dark energy, spinning ever tighter toward its shocking conclusion. In the bestselling, page-turning vein of The Couple Next Door and The Dinner, Kaira Rouda weaves a gripping, tautly suspenseful tale of deception and betrayal dark enough to destroy a marriage…or a life.

Such plots always make me very, very curious, so I'd like to know what this story is all about.

What are you waiting on this Wednesday? Happy waiting and happy reading! 

Teaser Tuesday #71

Teaser Tuesday is weekly bookish meme hosted by Miz B of A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can play along! 

'Well, you are a Measly brother, aren't you? Good work. But I wouldn't eat that if I were you.' 

'I CAN!' Lon said belligerently. 

'Okay, but ask Ferd or Gorge girst, okay?' Barry asked. 

-Barry Trotter and the Shameless Parody by Michael Gerber 

Goodreads Summary:

Barry Trotter is 22 and has never left the Hogwash School of Magic - there's been no need; after all, G.K. Rollin's books about him have made him a millionaire, and Barry is perfectly happy to while away his days as a perpetual (loaded) student. The hoardes of Muddles who hang around outside Hogwash desperate to see him, touch him, are a bit of pain but he can deal with that. But then comes news that Hollywood is planning a film of Rollin's first book about Barry. And they all know what that means: loss of creative control; cheap merchandising; millions more Muddles swarming over Hogwash. Barry agrees a plan with Bumblemore: the film must be stopped. BARRY TROTTER AND THE SHAMELESS PARODY is an incisive and hilarious parody of the Harry Potter phenomenon. There are slyly affectionate digs at the books themselves but Gerber's main scorn is directed at the monster that the Harry Potter franchise has become. The book has a creative energy all its own introducing characters and a hilarious take on magic that even J.K Rowling might appreciate. 

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Review- Walk of Shame by Lauren Layne

Summary-

Sparks fly between a misunderstood New York socialite and a cynical divorce lawyer in this lively standalone rom-com from the USA Today bestselling author of Blurred Lines and Love Story.

Pampered heiress Georgianna Watkins has a party-girl image to maintain, but all the shopping and clubbing is starting to feel a little bit hollow—and a whole lot lonely. Though Georgie would never admit it, the highlights of her week are the mornings when she comes home at the same time as her uptight, workaholic neighbour is leaving to hit the gym and put in a long day at the office. Teasing him is the most fun Georgie’s had in years—and the fuel for all her naughtiest daydreams.

Celebrity divorce attorney Andrew Mulroney doesn’t have much time for women, especially spoiled tabloid princesses who spend more time on Page Six than at an actual job. Although Georgie’s drop-dead gorgeous, she’s also everything Andrew resents: the type of girl who inherited her penthouse instead of earning it. But after Andrew caps one of their predawn sparring sessions with a surprise kiss—a kiss that’s caught on camera—all of Manhattan is gossipping about whether they’re a real couple. And nobody’s more surprised than Andrew to find that the answer just might be yes. 

Release date: April 18th, 2017

Published by: Loveswept

Page numbers: 218

Review-

Walk of Shame is a stand alone contemporary romance novel by Lauren Layne. I usually love Lauren Layne books. They have the quintessential urban vibe to them. I'm almost always happily sighing at the happy ending at the end of each book. Walk of Shame is a classic example of opposites attract and don't get me wrong, I did enjoy it. But I felt like it was missing a bit of depth. Definitely not one of my favourite Lauren Layne reads but a good book none the less.

Let's start with Georgiana. Georgie is a New York socialite with a party girl image. She comes from a privileged back ground and is usually happy with her glamorous and a bit shallow world. But Georgie always finds time in her day to exchange quips with the uptight divorce attorney Andrew. I liked Georgie. She was a good person even if she sometimes portrayed herself to be a bimbo. Her optimistic view of the world and smile on her face for everyone was something admirable.

Then we have Andrew. Andrew is a celebrity divorce attorney who obviously, doesn't believe in love. He is happy sticking to his strict schedule but Georgie always seems to get in his way and disrupt his plans. There is a reason he can't stop thinking about her and he knows the attraction goes deeper than he would like to admit. I liked Andrew. He was smart and serious. He actually needed someone like Georgie in his life to cheer him up.

Like I said before Georgie and Andrew have a total opposites attract thing going on. Their personalities are miles apart and each one assumes the wrong thing about the other on different occasions. When they finally open their eyes they can see that they make for a perfect pair who balance each other out quite well. I wish we'd got a bit more about Andrew's family though.

So from what all I've said above you'd think that everything was perfect with this book. What I can't point out exactly is what was missing. I liked Georgie and Andrew on paper but their story didn't touch my heart. The climax was very predictable and I wished for a little more depth during the course of the story. To sum it up, Walk of Shame was a nice, quick read but I would suggest picking up something else by Lauren Layne if this is your first venture into the world of Lauren Layne's books.

*Note: A copy of this book was provided via Netgalley by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.