Book Blitz ~ Skipping Stones ~ J.B. Mc Gee

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Blurb:

They say there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Not everyone will grieve in this order, nor will everyone go through every stage. It’s during the stage of denial when Alex Hart meets Andrew Foster. He takes her one-step closer to acceptance: the stage when new, meaningful relationships are formed. The stage when the realization occurs that this is now the new state of normal.

Just when Alex thinks she is on her way to healing, she enters the bargaining phase. That’s the phase where you wonder what you could have done differently. You wonder “what if?” Specifically, what if the ones you loved hadn’t left you?

Leaving…this is what makes heading off to war so difficult and frightening for Alex. She knows all too well what it’s like to be the one on the losing end of life, which is why she’s made it her personal mission in life to save as many lives as possible. The extreme high she gets from treating trauma victims turns into Alex’s own form of therapy, or so she thinks.

When faced with her world being turned upside down, Alex may just find that her true therapy is in the one who has always saved her.

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A Note from J.B. McGee 

Bio:

J.B. McGee was born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina. After graduating from South Aiken High School, she toured Europe as a member of the 1999 International Bands of America Tour, playing the clarinet. While attending Converse College, an all-girls school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she visited Charleston often. It quickly became one of her favorite vacation spots. She met her husband, Chad, during Christmas break her freshman year, and they married in 2001 and she moved back to her home town. 

In 2005, the couple welcomed their first son, Noah. J.B. finished her Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of South Carolina-Aiken in 2006. During her time studying children's literature, a professor had encouraged her to become a writer.

In 2007, she welcomed their second child, Jonah, and she became a stay at home mom/entrepreneur. In 2009, the found out their two children and J.B. have Mitochondrial Disease. In 2011, a diagnosis also was given to Chad. Please take a moment and learn more about Mitochondrial Disease. Awareness is key to this disease that has no cure or treatments.

J.B. McGee and her family now reside in Buford, Georgia, to be closer to their children's medical team. After a passion for reading had been re-ignited, J.B. decided to finally give writing a shot. Broken (This Series), is her first book and first series. 

J.B. is represented by Stacey Donaghy with Donaghy Literary Group.

 

 

Cover Reveal ~ Gainers Grace ~ Heather Gunter

Check out this gorgeous new cover for the next instalment from  our very own Heather Gunter.  Gainers Grace is book two in the Changing Series and is currently scheduled for release in March 2014.

Title: Gainers Grace (Changing Series #2)

Author: Heather Gunter

Genre: New Adult

Scheduled for Release: March 2014

Cover Design:  Robin Harper of Wicked by Design

Event organized by: Into the Night Reviews

As a former gymnast, the concept of grace is something Mackenzie “Mac” Rivera is very familiar with. Hours upon hours of training, turning out routines that appear flawless to an outsider have allowed Mac to masterfully hide the pain and frustration of falling short of the level of perfection every gymnast strives for. It's a skill she puts to good use when she goes off to college and recreates herself. Moving on from a high school humiliation, Mac is happy with who she is and the life she has laid out before her.

Reece Shaw has it all, or so he pretends to. Too caught up in appearances and maintaining his high school status, he let the one girl that he felt something real for slip through his fingers and he's never forgiven himself for that. In a last ditch effort to put the past firmly behind him, Reece moves away from everything familiar in his life to start anew at college. Sometimes though, the past has an uncanny way of following you where you least expect it and he soon discovers its not always easy to simply start over.

Suddenly faced with a part of her past Mac would much rather forget, she is left with the all too familiar feeling of sliding backwards while trying to move forward; just like the Gainer she could never quite master on the balance beam. Mac's future depends on her leaving the past behind. The question is, can she do that gracefully and with her heart intact?

Heather is a devoted mother of three gorgeous boys. She balances spending as much time with them as possible with writing, updating her Into the Night Reviews book blog and her day job. Her love of animals sees her home in Canton, GA bursting with numerous dogs and ferrets.

Heather campaigns passionately for anti-bullying initiatives and has a strong conviction to reduce peoples suffering at the hands of bullies.

A talented singer, who once dreamed of pursuing a career in that field, she has put that goal aside in exchange for her writing. A self proclaimed geek, whatever spare time she has is spent curled on the couch reading and listening to music.

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Other books by Heather include:

The Changing Series (NA)

Book 1 - Changing Tunes (coming soon)

Ashley Davis is over her high school 'bitch' label and has decided to reinvent herself. College offers a new beginning, a chance to be different. After being assaulted, she's realized that she needs to change and college is just the place to do it. Nobody knows her and she'd like to keep it that way. more

The Love Notes Series (YA)

Book 1 - Love Notes

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How do you cope when the people you care for hurt you the most? When the way you feel on the outside, smothers you on the inside. And when you are left to face your demons alone, will you learn that only you have the power to overcome them? more

Book 2 - Heartstrings

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Everyone thinks of me as this happy and upbeat person. What they don't know is that I carry a deep, dark secret. Something horrible happened to me a year ago, and I have kept it quiet all this time. I was fine for a while, but somehow it’s chosen this time to come back, and it's eating at me--like a cancer. more

Cover Reveal & Giveaway ~ Kayden: The Past ~ Chelle Bliss

 

Kayden Michaels has a past filled with sex, addiction, and heartache. A past that he’s avoided sharing with the love of his life, Sophia, and held close to his core not risking rejection. Needing to get his addictions in check and gain control of his life for the sake of his family, Kayden is forced to confront his past and make amends for the path he’s walked.

 Kayden must recount every carnal act and the betrayal from those he’s loved to identify the triggers that spur his addictions and overcome it all to be worthy of Sophia’s love – his sole reason to exist.

Release Date ~ January 2, 2014

 

 

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Book 1 Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0

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Navi' Robins ~ Get to know you interview

1. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

After I wrote my first poem entitled “I’d rather die than live a lie.”

2. How long does it take you to write a book?

It took me two years to write my first novel “Walking Among the Shadows: Awakening” but it only took me six weeks to complete the sequel “Walking Among the Shadows: Belly of the Beast.”

3. What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

I tend to write at any time. I really don’t have a set schedule when writing; it’s all dependent on my inspiration.

4. What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

When I write certain songs inspire the story but they don’t have anything to do with the subject matter. The more I listen to certain songs over and over again the more my imagination soars.

5. How do you plan to publish? (self or publisher)

Self-publish but I am open to other avenues.

6. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

For my series the ideas came from a combination of 5 other books I attempted to write but didn’t complete.

7. When did you write your first book and how old were you?

I completed my first manuscript in Sept 2012 I was 38

8. What do you like to do when you're not writing?

Singing, traveling, building computers, drawing, and spending time with my family.

9. What does your family think of your writing?

They love it! Most of them find it hard to believe that the story I’ve written came from me.

10. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

Writing the story is only the beginning. There is so much more to be done after your manuscript is completed. It’s mind boggling.

11. How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

Two, so far Walking Among the Shadows: Belly of the Beast because I can see my growth as a writer.

12. Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?

Don’t be afraid to trend untraveled waters, the greats are always the first to do something. Research, even while writing take at least 30 minutes a day or more to research everything about being a published author. Be supportive and open minded to constructive criticism. Always keep in mind that you are writing for other people and not yourself so make sure what you write makes sense across the board. Hire an editor; don’t be cheap on this because an editor can make the difference between a great book and a bad book. Reach out and create positive relationship with other authors, readers and bloggers. They will be your mouthpiece once your book is published.

13. Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

Yes! Most of the time it’s inquiries concerning the release date of Volume II of the Walking Among the Shadows series and also when is my next public appearance.

14. Do you like to create books for adults?

I’ve only written books in the Young Adult genre but I do plan on writing other novels for Mature Adults.

15. What do you think makes a good story?

Your own imagination. Copy cats come dime a dozen but your own unique imagination makes for a great story because no one can duplicate your imagination.

16. As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

Become a singer.

Drako ~ Get to know you interview

Get to know you  interview

1. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

In fifth grade when I had to do a short story assignment and I just kept writing.

2. How long does it take you to write a book?

2months to 2 years. It depends on the story

3. What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

I work full time in a call center so I write in my down time. Also when I’m at home and not doing school work since I’m still in college.

4. What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

5. How do you plan to publish? (self or publisher)

I’m self-published already and I like it.

6. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

Ideas and inspiration strike me randomly. I do have a heavy love for mythology and paranormal so the ideas just spiral from there.

7. When did you write your first book and how old were you?

My first book was finished in seventh grade at the age of 13. Didn’t publish it. I do plan to rewrite it as a young adult story now that I’ve grown as a writer.

8. What do you like to do when you're not writing?

I’m a nerd. I read a lot and I play plenty of videogames. Videogames are great.

9. What does your family think of your writing?

Most of the family loves the writing itself, even if it’s not their favourite subject matter.

10. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

Characters take lives of their own and for me, they never do what I originally planned.

11. How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

Written? Twelve or so. That’s just a ballpark. Published, five.

12. Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?

Don’t be sensitive. People are going to criticize you from the moment you publish your work. Learn to find what you can improve on from the criticism and discard the negativity that will come your way eventually.

13. Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

I have a fan page distinctly to interact with readers. I get plenty of compliments. I get a lot of rage when the new book comes out and something is unexpected or someone they liked dies, but that’s a good thing. It’s also very amusing.

14. Do you like to create books for adults?

My published books are definitely for adults at this point. I do not want to be the cause of awkward conversations between parents and children.

15. What do you think makes a good story?

An interesting plot, carefully written with well thought out characters that feel like real people. A good story makes me care about the characters. I have to love them or hate them. If I’m indifferent, I can’t get into a story.

16. As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

I wanted to be a writer and a pro wrestler. Half of that has come true.

Release Day Blitz ~ Fighting Redemption ~ Kate McCarthy

 

 

 

 

Title: Fighting Redemption

Author: Kate McCarthy

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: December 2, 2013

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18304765-fighting-redemption?ac=1

Book Summary:

Ryan Kendall is broken. He understands pain. He knows the hand of violence and the ache of loss. He knows what it means to fail those who need you. Being broken doesn’t stop him wanting the one thing he can’t have; Finlay Tanner. Her smile is sweet and her future bright. She’s the girl he grew up with, the girl he loves, the girl he protects from the world, and from himself.

At nineteen, Ryan leaves to join the Australian Army. After years of training he becomes an elite SAS soldier and deploys to the Afghanistan war. His patrol undertakes the most dangerous missions a soldier can face. But no matter how far he runs, or how hard he fights, his need for Finlay won’t let go.

Returning home after six years, one look is all it takes to know he can’t live without her. But sometimes love isn’t enough to heal what hurts. Sometimes people like him can’t be fixed, and sometimes people like Finlay deserve more than what’s left.

This is a story about war and the cost of sacrifice. Where bonds are formed, and friendships found. Where those who are strong, fall hard. Where love is let go, heartache is born, and heroes are made. Where one man learns that the hardest fight of all, is the fight to save himself.

 

 

 

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Fighting Redemption

Excerpt 2



Later that morning after their workout and shower, Jake fell asleep on the couch. Feeling at a loss with nothing but time on his hands, Ryan wandered down the hall towards Fin’s room. She was sitting at a little study nook in the corner, laptop open with one foot resting on her chair. She was wearing a tank top and a little pair of shorts. Leaning up against the doorframe, he couldn’t tear his eyes away from those long, delectable legs.
As though sensing his presence, she turned in her chair. He forced his eyes upwards, catching a sexy flush fill her cheeks at his blatant perusal.
“Morning, Ryan.” She took off her black framed reading glasses and tossed them on the desk.
“Morning, Fin,” he replied.
Against his better judgment, Ryan pushed away from the door and walked farther into the room. Fin hadn’t changed at all and neither had his desire for her. His heart kicked over when she met his eyes. He knew everything he was feeling right now was written all over him, but he couldn’t seem to shut it off.
Her eyelids fluttered closed and she whispered, “Why now?”
Ryan took a deep breath. “I don’t know,” he replied honestly.
He shouldn’t still be feeling this way after so many years. Why was he doing this to her, and to himself? It was better for everyone if he stayed away like he was supposed to.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have come. I’ll go stay at the barracks.” He turned to leave.
“Ryan!” she called out. Scrambling out of the chair, she grabbed his arm as he was halfway out the door.
“Fin,” he warned, looking down at her hand pointedly.
She took a step closer and he breathed her in, her scent like jasmine on a hot summer’s day. He was surprised when he looked into her eyes and saw anger burning hotly in their depths.
“Six years, Ryan. Do you know how hurt I was, each day passing by and getting nothing—not even a note or an email? I didn’t just lose you. I lost my brother too. Both of you left me, and I was okay with that. I understood that this was what you needed to do, so I moved on. I built a life that doesn’t include you. That was what I had to do.” She paused and raised a shaky hand to cup his cheek. “I’d have given you my entire heart if you’d only asked, but it’s not yours now. It’s not yours.”
Ryan closed his eyes, agony for losing what was never his rose in his chest until he felt strangled by it. He placed his hand over hers, holding it there until she tugged it away.
“You’re right,” Fin told him. “You should stay on the barracks … but I don’t want you to. Damn you, Ryan,” she whispered fiercely. “I don’t want you to.”
Ryan used his bulk to crowd her against the wall until there was no room for her to move. Leaning one hand against the wall, he grabbed her hip with the other. Her breathing rose rapidly and he leaned in, ducking his head until their mouths hovered a mere breath apart.
“Why can’t I force myself to leave?” He rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes. “I hurt too. For six years I fought every day not to think of you, and I lost, because every day you were all I could see. You were the best thing in my life—so sweet and innocent, and so goddamn tempting.” His hand strayed from her hip and slid down to grip her ass. He swallowed the groan. “I stayed away so you could move on.”

Author Bio:

Kate McCarthy grew up in a small town outside of Port Macquarie, Australia. Raised in a house just a short walk to the beach, Kate enjoyed the peaceful, relaxed atmosphere and friendships that come from being raised in a friendly, small town area.
She now resides in Brisbane, Australia, a city in the state of Queensland where she works as an accountant, along with a sideline wedding cake business and her writing. 
She is married with two children, has two dogs and house in the suburbs, and a pile of friends and family dotted all over the country that help keep her sane.
When she’s not busy running after naughty kids, filthy dogs, crunching numbers, piping buttercream and writing books, you can find her curled up in bed in the early hours of the morning reading new books and re-reading old favourites. Her favourite books are the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward in which she longs to eventually join the brotherhood and change her name to Phierce Mutha.
 

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Author Media Links:

 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KateMcCarthyAuthor

Twitter - https://twitter.com/KMacinOz

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6876994.Kate_McCarthy

Website - http://katemccarthy.net/

 

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Cover Reveal ~ Phenomenal X ~ Michelle A. Valentine

Phenomenal X Cover Reveal

Today we're excited to help Michelle A. Valentine reveal the cover to her upcoming New Adult novel,

Phenomenal X!  

Phenomenal X is a sexy story with a hot alpha male who will leave you hot, bothered and wanting more! 

 

Title: Phenomenal X

Author: Michelle A. Valentine

Release Date: TBA

Reveal Organized by: I Love Indie Books

 

About Phenomenal X

From the mean streets of Detroit rises the newest superstar of professional wrestling, Xavier Cold, better known as Phenomenal X. His muscular physique makes men cower before him and woman lose their minds with desire.

Anna Cortez is fresh out of college and naive to the harsh realities of the real world. Tired of living under the thumb of her conservative family, she defies them when she accepts a job as the assistant to wrestling’s most notorious bad-boy. Phenomenal X has an animalistic nature that even good girl Anna finds hard to resist.

One night forced to share a bed in a sold-out hotel, lines blur between them and they quickly learn that one lustful night changes everything and neither one of them will ever be the same

 

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An Excerpt

His lips pull into a tight line, and I fully expect him to release me, but he doesn’t. Xavier’s grip stays firmly in place. “It’s fine if you don’t want to say what’s on your mind. I get that, but no more frowning for the rest of this trip, or I might be forced to find other ways to make you smile just to piss your boyfriend the fuck off.”

My mouth drops open and I can’t stop myself from asking, “What kind of ways?”

Damn my stupid curious brain. That just set him up for all kinds of more dirty talk.

He tries to fight back a smile, but it doesn’t work. It comes at me in full, glorious force. “More ways than that sweet brain of yours could ever imagine.” He leans into me and I tense while he still holds me in place. He’s close enough that if I pushed forward a couple inches our lips will meet in what I imagine would be an earth altering kiss. “I could do things to your body that most women only dream about while reading their dirty, porn romance novels, and I promise you’d fucking enjoy it.”

 

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