Cover Reveal: Virginia Templeton Stories- Marsha Casper Cook

Title: Virginia Templeton Stories

Author: Marsha Casper Cook

Genre: Adult Romance

Reveal Host: Lady Amber's Tours

Synopsis:
Virginia’s marriage of ten years to Slater Templeton, a ruthless corporate titan, has provided her with all of the comforts she could ever imagine, but still something is missing. He is all about wealth and accumulating power and has been successful far beyond all expectations, but she has her own agenda and is obsessed with the power she leverages through her undeniable sexuality. Together they are a force to be reckoned with. Slater is the demon and Virginia his temptress. In this loveless relationship, their only connection is the power they share while the diva within her needs more. Will her unquenchable desires lead her to keep dark secrets and to create a life for herself that will take her where most others fear to tread?

Author Bio:
Marsha Casper Cook is the author of 10 published books and 11 feature-length screenplays. Her published works include LOVE CHANGES, a contemporary romance novel, and TO LIFE, a non-fiction biography about being a teenager and surviving the Holocaust. She has also written four books for young children, SNACK ATTACK ,THE MAGICAL LEAPING LIZARD POTION and the poetry collection THE BUSY BUS. Her book NO CLUES NO SHOES  is the first of the Emelina Hewitt and her dog Stanley series. Marsha's latest work and her first in a romance collection, VIRGINIA TEMPLETON STORIES   has just been released in paperback and she is currently working on LEO LOVES GRACIE characters taken from her screenplay Prince Charming which will be out after the first of the year.

Since early 2010, Marsha has hosted radio shows on Blog Talk Radio. She and VirginiaGrenier,the other half of World Of Ink Network Blog Talk Radio, have been doing shows for almost four years. Her show "A Good Story Is A Good Story" is about writing.Marshadoes discuss many subjects on her radio shows but her love of writing draws her to talk to other authors and marketing experts. 

She will be adding different shows this year with her partner at World Of Ink Network, Virginia Grenier. Marsha is also is doing Radio Book Launches with Marnie McNiff and Virginia Grenier with Michigan Avenue Media.Inc. specializing in Children's Books, Romance and Thrillers.
  

Join Marsha at Blog Talk Radio where she does her WORLD OF INK NETWORK radio shows.  http://www.worldofinknetwork.com.

Author Links:

Website - http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com/the-virginia-templeton-stories-.html
                 http://michiganavenuemedia.com/marsha-casper-cook.html
Radio Shows http://www.worldofinknetwork.com/meet-the-hosts.html
Blogs http://www.virginiatempleton.blogspot.com/
Social  network
https://twitter.com/mba3308
https://www.facebook.com/MadisonMMontgomery
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mmeindustrial

Buy Links:

AMAZON http://www.amazon.com/The-Virginia-Templeton-Stories-ebook/dp/B00FEON5MW/
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/360580
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/MARSHA-CASPER-COOK?store=allproducts&keyword=MARSHA+CASPER+COOK

Blog Tour Review and GIVEAWAY: Dead Dreams- Emma Right

Summary:  Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B00ESVEVBQ

Eighteen-year-old Brie O’Mara has so much going for her: a loving family in the sidelines, an heiress for a roommate, and dreams that might just come true. Big dreams--of going to acting school, finishing college and making a name for herself. She is about to be the envy of everyone she knew. What more could she hope for? Except her dreams are about to lead her down the road to nightmares. Nightmares that could turn into a deadly reality.

Dead Dreams, Book 1, a young adult psychological thriller and mystery.

Pages: 250

Rating: 4/5 Stars
Review: I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book but I did think that that summary sounded interesting. Dead dreams was definitely interesting lol. This was an extremely quick read, almost too quick. I felt like it was cut short. The reader is left on a cliffhanger with a lot of unanswered questions. I liked and hated the mystery all at the same time because I hated not knowing what was going on. I will absolutely be reading the next book for that exact reason.
At the beginning of the story I found Brie to be a strong and independent woman until Sarah showed up. I found that Sarah drained Brie's confidence and always talked down to her. She took advantage of Brie being naive. I didn't like Sarah from the start, I could tell she wasn't being honest and was hiding something. As the story started to unravel we learned a bit about each of them but I need way more. I can't wait to find out how everything is connected and what happened to the missing characters.
This was a really great mystery read but I was left wanting a lot more and I hope that the next book has it. I'm excited to hear the real story about Sarah. I would recommend this book to those who love a good mystery read, but I would warn them to have book two handy.

Release Day Blitz: The Unknown- Lara Henley

Title: The UnKnown

Author: Lara Henley

Genre: Young Adult

Expected Release Date: November 7th 2013

Blitz Host: Lady Amber's Tours

Synopsis:

Misty found out early in life that things just don't come easy. She has learned to trust no one, and that you can't depend on anyone but yourself when the chips fall. Finally free of the states clutches she sets out on a whirl wind adventure called LIFE....

But she never expected Drake....

Drake... is Use to being in the lime light just graduated from college. Wondering what's next? Misty is a welcome surprise. So different from his everyday mundane experiences..

Can two completely different people share a journey that could change both of their lives forever? Or will they end up destroying each other in the process?

Escape to The UnKnown

Expert:

We walked inside the restaurant of the very small Angelo’s. It was busy because it was a Saturday night. The walls were painted a very dark red and each table was outfitted with a matching red table cloth with a lit candle sitting on top of it.

“Very romantic, Mr. Mitchell.”

“I try my best, Miss Scott.” The waitress walked over and took us to a very small, quiet booth in the back of the restaurant. When we reached it there were a dozen white roses sitting there. I was confused, had he planned this?

“Drake, you have already given me flowers. This is too much.”

“I can never give you enough. I want to give you the world. Do you know what the white rose signifies?” He pulled me down into the booth with him.

“I don’t, but they are just as beautiful as the red ones you gave me.”

“The white rose signifies purity and innocence. The red rose signifies love, beauty, courage, and respect. And together they signify unity. Baby, you are those things to me. You are my heart.” He kissed the back of my hand. “You are as pure as the driven snow.” He kissed it again. “And you are as beautiful as an angel descending from heaven.” Drake’s eyes danced with hope and love. I could see that he truly loved me. Where did this man come from? Tears were beginning to form in my eyes.

“And together,” he pulled out a single white rose and a single red one and laced the stems together. “We are strong. We can’t be broken.” By the time he finished I was a blubbering fool. I was so happy in that exact moment.

“I love you with all my heart,” he whispered lovingly.  I closed my eyes and savored his every word. I hadn’t ever known love like this. I never wanted to let it go.

“Baby, you ok?” 

“Yes. I love you so much. I can’t believe you did this. My makeup is probably running.” I wiped the tears from my eyes. Who knows what I look like right now, but I couldn’t help it. This was just all too wonderful not to cry.

Author Bio:

Lara Henley was born in the Midwest. She holds a degree in Fashion Marketing and loves all things creative. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her first love is writing and hopes to make it her full-time career. She first began her career as a writer with children's books and has since transitioned into writing young adult and adult romance. 

Links:

Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7092327.Lara_Henley 

Blog- www.larahenley.blogspot.com 

Twitter- https://twitter.com/laraisadiva 

Facebook- www.facebook.com/larahenl

Review #180: Rest Inn Peace- Bonnie Bernard

Summary:  Welcome to Rest Inn Peace -where life begins at the end of the road and murder is sometimes funny. 

Cobra Carpenter has trouble with substance abuse, staying out of jail, and seeing things that aren’t really there. A big city boy, he’s been released from prison (again) just in time to inherit his dead grandmother’s inn on the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park. He has also just been granted full custody of his twelve year old kid, Zoe, whose only non-imaginary friend is a kleptomaniac hypochondriac who lives in fear of rabies and bacon.
Zoe inherited Cobra’s flair for seeing things that aren’t really there, and he is none too happy about it. To complicate matters, the inn’s manager, Regina Oxford, insists those imaginary things that aren’t really there…are really there; every dragon, fairy, zombie, talking animal, ghost, and even the creepy winking statue. This includes the imaginary creatures that live at Rest Inn Peace, and the ones who rent rooms by the night. Cobra hates the crazy inn and plans an escape. But where will he and Zoe go? The world outside is crumbling; people are hungry and desperate. Here in rural Broken Spur Valley, food is plentiful, water is fresh, and life is good. Well, it’s mostly good. There are, of course, those pesky murders in town…that started the day Cobra and Zoe moved in.

Pull off your shoes and traipse through a land of fairies, dragons, trolls, and an assortment of misfit humans. Rest Inn Peace is a charming bed and breakfast nestled in a magical grove, next to a cemetery packed with brain-starved zombies.

Oh, and a word to the wise; beware of cross-eyed flying lizards with an addiction to eggplant and cauliflower.Pages: 352
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: Rest Inn Peace was week 5's book in our book group. I really liked the premise if this book because I enjoy paranormal books that contain more than one paranormal creature and this book just about had them all. I also enjoyed thoe whole murder mystery but something about the story didn't jive with me. I'm not sure if I liked it jumping between the different characters either. I did like how it was kind of for all ages if it didn't have the swears lol. But I think that both adults and kids would get a kick out if the story. I found it interesting how I was kept guessing who the bad guy was and when I found out it was someone I would have never guessed in a million years. 
Zoe was an awesome character. She had a rough life for such a young child but I liked how it left her very sarcastic. I'm glad she got to let lose and be herself at the Inn. At first I didn't really like Cobra but he grew on me. I think he has a lot of potential as a character and he needs to work on being a father. Reggie was great, I just felt bad that she didn't get to experience every much in her life, but hopefully that will change. Faest was my absolute favourite character. I WANT HIM!!
This was an entertaining read. I liked how the author could have you laughing one second and crying the next. I would read more books by Bonnie Bernard to see if her writing style is the same in every book or if this was a one time thing. I would recommend this book to paranormal lovers.

Blog Tour, Review and GIVEAWAY: Fight or Flight Book 1 & 2- Jamie Canosa

Summary: Be smart.
Keep your head down.
And look out for number one.

These are the rules Jay has lived by for the past two years. The rules of surviving life on the streets. But when Em comes bursting into his life, in all of her disastrous glory, the rules go right out the window.

Survive.
Flee what’s been left behind.
And never look back.

Emerson’s plan was simple. Though, it was easier said than done. The city streets are dangerous and unforgiving to a new arrival. Especially, a seventeen-year-old girl who’s never known anything but life in the suburbs. Sometimes, however, what’s lurking behind those white picket fences can be more frightening than any dark alley.

Both of them made the same decision when life got overwhelming—to run from their demons. Brought together by fate or circumstance, Em and Jay find the kind of love neither of them ever expected. But, when those demons come back to haunt them and their love is on the line, which instincts will they choose to follow this time . . . Fight or Flight?Pages: 356
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Review: I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
OMG!! I love this cover! And the book was amazing! This book has approximately 350 pages and I flew through it in a few hours, I literally could not put it down until it was finished. This book is both sad and beautiful at the same time. It talks about a lot of real life situations that were sometimes hard to hear but made me realize what some people have to deal with on a daily basis in order to survive. The story is also cute and heartwarming in a weird way. The ending made me very happy and I can't wait to read the next book.
I love Emerson. She is so brave to have survived what she went through and have escaped even though she knew she would have to live on the streets. She may have been inexperienced in that environment but like she said she would rather die on the streets then at home. I also fell in love with Jay. He didn't have to help Em but he knew she wouldn't survive without him. I really think that they complimented each other perfectly and I'm so glad that they found one another. Despite the circumstance. I also really liked Sam. It's nice to see that there are still good people in the world.
I LOVED THIS BOOK! I can't wait to get started on book two. Jamie Canosa is an author to watch out for. I need to find out if Em and Jay finally get their happily ever after. I would recommend this novel to EVERYONE!!!

Summary:  To move on,

 Leave the past behind, 

And build a new life with Jay.

That’s all Em wanted. After everything they’d been through together, they were both overdue their ‘happily ever after’. Too bad the world doesn’t work that way. Memories last longer than dreams and Em’sfears continue to plague her both day and night, interfering with that new life she so desperately craves.

To start over,
Secure a future,
And give Em the life she deserves.

That was Jay’s plan, but the past isn’t done with them, yet. While Em still struggles to overcome the ghosts of her past, Jay is forced to come face to face with his. When the skeletons in his closet step back into the light, Jay must decide what he will do—and what he will sacrifice—to protect Em from them. 

Against all odds, Em and Jay are on the verge of having everything they’ve ever wanted. They’ve fought for it before, but is their love strong enough to endure any more heartache? The time has come for each of them to choose for themselves whether or not they will allow the past to continue to corrupt their future. And, together, they must decide, will it be . . . NOW OR NEVER?

Pages: 255

Rating: 4/5 Stars
Review: I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book, it was gripping and easy to devour but I didn't enjoy it as much as Fight or Flight because I didn't find the situations as intense. I wanted more of Jay's story, I didn't really get where his dad came from and how he found them and I don't really know what he actually wanted, well besides money. I am glad the story ended the way it did because Jay and Em finally got to be happy. But I still want more! I want, no I NEED to know what happens now. Do the villains finally go to jail? And if yes do they stay there. And do Jay and Em get their happy ending forever?
I'm still in love withe Jay and Em but it I am sad that they keep blaming themselves for hints that they have no control over. I'm glad that they are getting their lives together and coming into their own. I love that they are able to grow and overcome their issues together and have each other for support. I also really like amazon and Ashlyn and I can't wait to get their stories.
This was another awesome book by Jamie Canosa and I can't wait to read more. This story tugged on my heart strings and I want more! I would recommend this novel to those who love a good romantic contemporary.

Author Bio:
Jamie Canosa is a full time author of YA literature, which she absolutely loves. When she’s not writing or spending time with her family, she can usually be found with her nose in a book. She currently resides in Ravena, NY with her wonderful husband and three crazy kids . . . plus the dog, the bird and the rabbit.

Amazon buy link: http://www.amazon.com/Never-Fight-Flight-Jamie-Canosa-ebook/dp/B00G2RY25E/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1382448038&sr=8-12&keywords=jamie+canosa

Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17904623-now-or-never

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Review #179: Schasm- Shari J. Ryan

Summary: When reality utterly fails you, there is always the comfort of the land of dreams. Chloe Valcourt, a tormented nineteen-year-old young woman, has for twelve years hovered between a daily life dominated by an abusive mother and an imagined alternate world that exists only in her mind’s eye. Can she keep track of which is real—and whether or not she is real, too? Schasm is the mind-bending young adult romance by Shari J. Ryan that mines the heart of darkness, where one young woman seeks light in her own shimmering daydreams. 

A psychological condition has captured the body, mind, and soul of Chloe, and thrust her into the hands of probing doctors at the continued mercy of her tyrannical mother. As she struggles to break free of the grim life into which she was born, she continues to suffer the daily assaults from her mother and the dispiriting weakness of her dejected father. When Chloe unexpectedly finds herself drawn into a new, warm life abundant in love and romance with a kindhearted man named Alex, the escape at last gives her a happiness that she's never been allowed to feel. However, when hidden truths reveal a life that she cannot remember, Chloe finds herself lost between what is real and what isn't.

Blending extreme daydreaming, alternating realities, and multiple personalities, Schasm is a gripping tale that treads the thin line between a harrowing reality and the captivating terrain of an imagined world. As Chloe plays too close to the edge of insanity, her multiple realities clash, leaving her to question everything, including her own existence. Anyone who relishes a flight of fancy with richly drawn characters and surprising twists of plot will be immersed in the strange new world of Schasm, where nothing is at it seems.Title: Schasm
Author: Shari J. Ryan
Pages: 372
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Review: I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I was very drawn to this book because I love reading about mental illness'. They are so intriguing to me. But I found that the story didn't really match the summary. I really liked thes Tory but it was all overt he place and I kept getting lost. I was also confused as to what was real and what' wasn't (which I think was the authors intention). I'm just not sure how I feel about that. I do however really want to read book two in hopes of receiving me information.
As for the characters, il iked them but they left me unsure. I feel as thought Chloe isn't "crazy" but that her mother has made her think that she is. Also Chloe's mom is a jerk and I can't figure out her reasoning for what she has done to Chloe. I know we got a tidbit of backstory but it wasn't good enough for me lol. Also are Celia and Alex even real? I can't decide. And what's with Chloe's uncle? Is everything just a big conspiracy?
This was definitely an interesting read that drew me in and left me wanting more. It was a bit confusing but still an entertaining read. I would recommend it to those who enjoy reading about mental illness and also those who like a mystery.

About this author

I have always dreamt of becoming an author, and finally decided it was time to pursue this lifelong aspiration by writing my debut young adult novel, Schasm. I have long nurtured a passion for art, reading, and writing, hobbies that have become a mental escape from my busy life. In the past year, I have put my heart and soul into the creation of my novel, which has taught me that it is never too late and nothing is too hard. I graduated with a bachelors of science degree from Johnson & Wales University and have written hundreds of articles for various online publications. I am married with two sons.

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