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Book Review – Vain by Fisher Amelie

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VAIN
A refreshing take on the rich “bad girl” story. I was hesitant at first, thinking this might be one of the “same-y” types where the love of a good man changes the typical mean girl, and I worried that I might not connect to her (even knowing that… of course, her growth and self-realization would eventually become the main focus). I expected that it would become that way through a more melodramatic, angsty feel, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Great… no… gorgeous writing, and it had a certain depth. While there was that beautiful man that made me (and her) swoon, it was her new situation that opened her eyes… and her heart. I went into this not having a clue about where the story was going (simply because I “expected” a certain outcome by the title alone) and didn’t investigate further. I simply went with the delighted recommendations… read more

Today’s Latest Author & Book News – January 31st 2013 (& freebies, too!)

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News! News! News!!! Teasers & tidbits, giveaways, cover reveals (TONS!!) and exciting updates.

S.C. Stephens needs just a few more LIKES (okay 500 and something, but who’s counting?) to release chapter #2 of Reckless. Look at what she’s tempting us with! Karina Halle’s latest hit, Sins & Needles (The Artists Trilogy #1) is climbing the Amazon charts and sits at #66!! Here’s her print cover reveal! (check out my review) <— Yep. You guess it! She’s coming to Book Bash! Joanna Wylde’s “Reaper’s Property” has a brand new cover! Love it! <— She’s coming to Book Bash!! 😀 Sylvia Day’s upcoming Entwined with You (A CROSSFIRE NOVEL) now has a cover! <— She’s coming to Book Bash! 😀 Gayle Forman fans (author of hit series If I Stay). Listen to her on the radio, here as she discusses her latest: Just One Day Samantha Towle (author of The Mighty Storm) has updated the release date for her upcoming “Weathering the Storm” to August 20th 2013. She also updates us on her other upcoming book releases on her blog. (Oh!! BIG NEWS!! And a THIRD book in the Storm series will be Lyla’s and Tom’s story in 2014). Nalini Singh’s COVER REVEAL (and title) for the 12th book in her Psy/Changeling series is up!! Lara Adrian’s virtual signing for

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Archiving January 2013 Book Releases

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January 2013

  • The Valentine’s Arrangement by Kelsie Leverich  – expected release date January 1st 2013
  • A Beautiful Lie by Tara Sivec – expected release date January 3rd 2013
  • Up To Me by M. Leighton – expected release date January 6th 2013
  • Retribution by Amy Thompson – expected release date January 8th 2013
  • Running on Empty by L.B. Simmons – expected release date January 9th 2013
  • Second Rate Chances by Holly Stephens – expected release date January 10th 2013
  • Deeper We Fall by Chelsea M. Cameron – expected release date January 12th 2013
  • Consumed by Emily Snow – expected release date January 15th 2013
  • Remember by Shannon Dermott – expected release date January 15th 2013
  • Beautiful Things Never Last (follow up to “Grounding Quinn”) by Steph Campbell  – expected release date January 15th 2013
  • Gates of Paradise (A Blue Bloods Novel) by Melissa de la Cruz – expected release date January 15th 2013
  • The Boy: A Novel by Lara Santoro – expected release date January 15th 2013
  • Beautiful Scars by Shiloh Walker  – expected release date January 15th 2013
  • Kaleb (Alluring Indulgence, #1) by Nicole Edwards – expected release date January 16th 2013
  • Save the Date by Sadie Grubor  – expected release date January 18th 2013
  • Beneath This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas – expected release date January 18th 2012
  • Ever After (The Hollows #11) by Kim Harrison – expected release date January 22nd 2013
  • Edge of Dawn: A Midnight Breed Novel (Mira’s book) by Lara Adrian – expected release date January 22nd 2013
  • Immortal Craving (Dark Dynasties) by Kendra Leigh Castle – expected release January 29th 2013
  • Ruining You by Nicole Reed – expected release date  January 29, 2013
  • Angel of Mercy (Cambion #3) by Shannon Dermott – expected release date  January 29, 2013
  • Sins and Needles by Karina Halle  – expected release date  January 29, 2013
  • Haunted Moon (An Otherworld Novel) by Yasmine Galenorn  – expected release date  January 31st, 2013
  • Crazy Thing Called Love by Molly O’Keefe
  • Give Me Love by Kate McCarthy – expected release date January 2013
  • Cloud Walking (Find You In The Dark Novella) by A. Meredith Walters – expected release January 2013
  • Champagne Toast by Melissa Brown  – expected release January 2013
  • Suddenly Royal by Nichole Chase  – expected release January 2013
  • Blood for Justice by Kerri Williams – expected release date January 2013
  • Blood Promise (book #3 in Progeny Series) by Ashlynne Laynne – expected release date January 2013
  • If You Stay by Courtney Cole  – expected release date January 2013
  • There is No Light in Darkness by Claire Contreras  – expected release date January 2013
  • Wide Awake by Shelly Crane  – expected release date early 2013
  • Love and Truth by Kathryn Vance-Pere – expected release date January 2013
  • Tight Knit by Allie Brennan  – expected release date January 2013
  • All for Anna by Nicole Deese  – expected release date late January 2013
  • Waiting for You by Shey Stahl – expected release date late January 2013
  • Give Me Love by Kate McCarthy  – expected release date late January 2013 (or early February 2013)
  • Jordyn by Tiffany King  – expected release date late January 2013 (or early February 2013)
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    Never Too Far Exclusive Teaser (thank you, Abbi Glines!!)

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    Quick *slight* spoiler note: If you haven’t read Fallen Too Far, skip this teaser and
    read  that awesome, angsty, delicious guilty pleasure ASAP!! Here is my review to help convince you. Just look at how so MANY of us loved it!! ——–>

    I just want to say…. thank you!! THANK YOU!! Abbi Glines for this AH-MAAAAZING “NEVER TOO FAR” teaser. You are so feeding our Rush-crush with this, and the way Fallen Too Far ended… this helps sooth my broken heart, even if just a little. (expected release date: March 2013). read more

    Currently Reading… Vain by Fisher Amelie

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    VAIN
    I’m loving this one guys!! So far, an all-around beautiful story with a wonderful attention to detail. I’m at 50% and it’s progressing just perfectly for me. Not too fast and tugs at my heart (with gentle tenderness and also in potential love).

    I just had to let you guys know, I think this one is worth reading together. I’m certain I’m still going to love it as much if not more by the end.

    I’m scared I’m gonna cry, though. I can’t wait to get home from work to finish it. You guys were right with this recommendation! Heartfelt and refreshing. read more