Showing posts with label Rene. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rene. Show all posts

Sunday, March 2, 2014

You NEED to know who Logan Patricks is!!! Logan Patricks | Semblance

Do you know who Logan Patricks is?

No? Well, you should!





I signed up for the blog tour not knowing who Logan Patricks was or what Semblance was about. I did not read up on the book or the author before I started the book, but I do have to say... 

I am one HAPPY girl that I signed up for this tour!!



SYNOPSIS:

Whoever said money couldn't buy happiness has never starved a day in their lives.
My name is Aria Valencia, a third year classical music student at the university, and I was down
to my last dollar. Some nights, I seriously considered working at the rippers just to make ends
meet, but the thought of my dad's spirit­­God rest his soul­­scowling at me while I danced up on
some drooling degenerate was enough to turn me off the idea completely.
And then one night, chance came knocking on my door under the guise of the Midnight Society, a
secret cabal comprised of the most wealthy and influential souls this side of the Universe. Their
leader was a man named Shadow, who was equally enigmatic as he was gorgeous and, for
some mystifying reason, had his dark brooding eyes focused on me.
Seduced by the promises of fame and fortune in exchange for a seemingly innocent request, I
soon found myself drawn into a provocative world filled with both vast riches and unending lies
and it didn't take long for me to realize what being a part of the Midnight Society actually entailed:
shiny things, sensual romance, and dead bodies.
Being with Shadow came with a terrible price, one that I wasn't willing to pay. There's a dark side
to every love story, and this one was mine.



MY REVIEW

I feel in love with this book right from the start. It had all the things I love (sexy men, love, sex, blood, suspense, death, mystery) all wrapped into one book. 

Shadow.... Oh, how I love Shadow!  Strong, sexy, leader of the Midnight Society. What's not to love??!! 

Logan Patricks had me thinking the outcome was going to end up one way and then BAM!! It went somewhere I never would have thought it would!!  I can NOT wait for the next book to come out!! 

Rene'

EXCERPT #1

We visited four more temple ruins that afternoon. Though not as extravagant as Angkor Wat, each
one was just as haunting and beautiful. The one that touched me profoundly was Ta Prohm, where an
ancient looking tree seeped through the ruin’s walls creating a harmonious union between stone and root.
Two different elements of nature, fused into one to form one of the most breathtaking things I’ve
ever seen.
I turned around and looked at Shadow, who was too busy examining the carvings on the stone walls
to notice that I was staring at him.
We were two distinct entities in this vast universe ourselves—Shadow living in a world of money,
power, and a haunting past which suffocates him daily. Meanwhile I was a simple girl whose life blood
was filled with impossible dreams and musical sonatas. My future terrified me and my past was filled with
bittersweet memories.
A week ago, the thought of being in a relationship with this provocative, but ridiculously handsome
man was the last thing I wanted. Seeing the symbiotic union between the tree and the temple made mewonder if a love between Shadow and I could be just as beautiful and spellbinding?
I wanted him. God, I wanted him so badly.
I wanted these dates to be more than just a façade.
I wanted these moments we had together to mean just as much to Shadow as they did to me. I wanted
him to look at me as I looked at him—as the person who captured his heart.





EXCERPT #2


His presence cast a hush throughout the gardens. Shadow strolled towards the three women on their
knees, stalking them with an animalistic grace.
He was ominous, yet electrifying and I found myself trembling just standing in the same vicinity as he
was.
“Your bride awaits you Shadow,” Calisto said to her brother.
I glanced around and noticed that everyone had their head bowed in reverence of this man.
It was disconcerting and this made me panic.
This had to be a cult; there was no other logical explanation in my mind. Any second now, this
Shadow fellow was going to pass out the Kool­Aid and we were all going to drink it and die.
There was still time for me to flee. I could pretend to use the bathroom and then sneak out the
window or something. I had no idea where on the map this estate was, but that didn’t matter. I needed to
escape and I could figure the rest out later.
I looked around to see if anyone else was watching me.
Damn it, indeed someone was. Calisto’s eyes were deadlocked onto me.
I panicked and almost let loose a scream, but managed to contain myself. Thank God for the mask I
was wearing, which hid the expressions on my face.
Calisto smiled and winked at me, which I thought was a bizarre thing to do. I had no idea what was
happening or what to expect, but I desperately wanted to be away from here.


PURCHASE LINKS:

Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_5?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=semblance&sprefix=sembl%2Caps%2C208






AUTHOR BIO:
Logan discovered both love and heartbreak at the tender age of seven, when the pretty little
blue­eyed girl next door stole his Kit­Kat bar and shared it with the bad boy from across the
street. Devastated, Logan found solace by escaping into imaginary worlds he forged with words,
creating kingdoms where the chivalrous knight always got the princess.
Twenty three years later Logan spends his days in a suit and tie, working for the government on matters of
network security. However his thoughts never strayed too far from the incendiary nature of love — the
passionate fire that’s both scintillating and dangerous. Obsessed with exploring the steamy and mysterious
side of human nature, Logan continues to create worlds filled with thrills, mystery, and of course, sex.


Website:http://www.loganpatricks.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/LoganPatricks
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Logan-Patricks/375831982535043?ref=hl
Amazon Page:http://www.amazon.com/Logan-Patricks/e/B00DLVYZ0G/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Friday, February 7, 2014

Kim Karr's LOVEFEST: Connected & Torn Paperback Release Celebration



When I signed up to be a part of this tour, I wondered why Kim Karr would call it LOVEFEST.
 Well that was before I read Connected & Torn. 




CONNECTED

What if a “Once in a Lifetime” could happen twice?

In Dahlia London’s world, happily ever after is a far cry from reality. Her soul has been left completely shattered by tragedy. But a surprising reunion with someone from her past is about to give her a reason to love again…

When rock star River Wilde comes back into Dahlia’s life, their super-charged connection runs deeper than either of them ever expected. The more time they spend together, the more intense their relationship becomes, and Dahlia believes at last she has found her soul mate.

But as old bonds fade and Dahlia’s grief begins to lift, her guilt and confusion remain. River desperately wants to be the one who mends what’s been broken—but with a past that refuses to stay buried, is it possible for their future to begin?



 My Review  4 stars

This book has it all: Love, Sex, Shock and What the F@*K moments. It started slow for me but as I continued on, Oh. My. God.

I love Dahlia and all her sass. Thank goodness she has a great best friend and a women who she sees as a mom to get her through all the craziness that has happened to her; and when I say crazy,  I mean CRAZY!!!  I can't say enough good things about River!  River is almost the perfect book boyfriend; he's caring, loving, sexy, has a great voice, he's hot and did I say SEXY?!!!!

CONNECTED PAPERBACK LINKS










TORN

Rock star River Wilde brought Dahlia London back from the brink of hopelessness with his unwavering love and devotion. But their entangled history is about to test the strength of their relationship…

Dahlia was certain she had found true love and met her ‘Once in a Lifetime’ when she reconnected with River. But Dahlia’s world comes crashing down when someone from her past resurfaces, and all of River’s carefully hidden secrets are exposed.
                                                                                                             
River wants to show Dahlia that life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about dancing in the rain. But how many times can one broken heart be mended?  Will River and Dahlia be able to stay together or will they be torn apart?





My Review  4.5 Stars

This book blew me away; every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, BOOM! it changed!  I wanted to kill Dahila at points, but then I wanted to kill River too. So many emotions were felt in this book. There were a few times I screamed at my Kindle. I would throw my Kindle down because I was so mad at what was going on but then I had to pick it right back up to see what the outcome would be!

<3 Rene'

TORN PAPERBACK PRE-ORDER LINKS




Go check out this giveaway of some really great stuff.



GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY. I am giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card, 5 Signed Book Plates and 10 Paperbacks of CONNECTED (to be mailed directly from Penguin).




Direct Link to Rafflecopter:








Did you know there are more books coming?

Dazed(Connections Series #2.5) will be here April 1st. No, I am not joking!!!
                       Mended(Connections Series #3) will be here June 3rd. 









Sunday, January 26, 2014

A very SWEET treat from Elena Gray


I was given a copy of Sweet Serendipity to read and review. I usually do not read books less than 100 pages because I feel like they never fully give me what I need to connect to a story.

This, my friends, was such a treat to read!  Elena Gray knows how to write a book. She did not try to fast forward the story to cram anything in, and even though the story could continue on (and I would love to read where Gwen and Ethan's story could go) I am content with how it ended.






Gwen has not had luck in her love life but, she is happy to be by herself and to run her business. Ethan is the star of a famous cooking show who can't seem to find a women to love or even like him for the real him. But when a very sweet older lady puts a little magic called fate to work. There is no telling what will happen.


I loved this book. It was funny and made you fall in love with honesty. Even though this book is listed in the paranormal section on Amazon, I would recommend it to everyone. It's a MUST READ for anyone who loves romance books!

Rene' <3







Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Saying Goodbye to Dean and Olivia West


Before I say goodbye to these two people(yes, they are real life people to me!) Let's look back from the beginning - because I am just not ready to let them go! 


Arouse: First book in the Spiral of Bliss trilogy
"One day I'm going to touch you in a thousand different ways and show you how to touch me," he said.
And he did.
Struggling with a tormented past, undergraduate Olivia Winter once led a practical but isolated life. Then she met Professor Dean West, a brilliant scholar of medieval history who melted Liv's inhibitions and taught her the meaning of both love and pleasure. But after three years of a blissful, lusty marriage, Liv and Dean now face a crisis that threatens everything they believe about each other. And when dark secrets and temptations rise to the surface, the fallout might break them apart forever. 





Allure: Second book in the Spiral of Bliss trilogy
"We both want this so badly. I can feel it resonating between us like the hot pull of our first attraction, tangible and intense."
After lies and betrayal almost destroy their marriage, Dean and Olivia West reignite their blissful passion. The medieval history professor and his cherished wife are determined to fix their mistakes and fall madly in love all over again.
Then a family crisis forces Dean back into a feud with his parents and siblings, dredging up guilt over a painful family secret. Liv and Dean have battled obstacles together before, but with bitter family conflicts now endangering their fragile intimacy, they soon must struggle with events that could damage them in ways they had never imagined. 

Awaken: Final book in the Spiral of Bliss trilogy
“I love that you love me, professor.”
“I love loving you, beauty.”
Since their intense, passionate beginning, Professor Dean West and his wife Olivia have fought dark secrets and betrayal in order to save their marriage. Now reeling in the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Liv and Dean are driven further apart by a vindictive threat to Dean’s career.
Struggling to stand on her own for the first time in years, Liv is determined to defend her husband and prove herself. Then an unexpected letter dredges up old insecurities and endangers Liv’s new found independence. As Dean fights for his professional life, he is forced to confront his worst fear when he discovers that he can’t protect his beloved wife from her own painful past.

I guess it's time.......
How do you say goodbye? 
How do you let go of people that you have come to love? 

As I read Awaken; I could not help but take my time getting through it. I just did not want the story to end! Liv becomes a independent person, but she knows she has Dean by her side no matter what. Dean goes through some crazy shit, but he gets through  it all with the love and support from Liv. I waited a long time for this book to come out, but it was worth it. Because I have to say goodbye(Nina gave me no choice) it ended PERFECTLY!  These books made me laugh, cry, fall in love and want to jump into the book and kick some serious ass!!! 5 stars for each book! Go grab your copies today.
<3 Rene'





P.S..Nina Lane, If I kick and scream enough; will you please keep Dean and Olivia's story going? 

Get your copies at:

Arouse

Allure


Awaken



Saturday, January 4, 2014

1 More Day Until the Cover Release of Kim Karr's Novella, Dazed




                               ARE YOU READY!!???

Join us tomorrow, January 5th at 8 pm (est) for the cover release of Kim's eagerly anticipated Dazed (a Connections Novella)!



P.S. There may or may not be a excerpt from Dazed. Mark you're calendar, set an alarm, create a shortcut on your desktop and get yourself back here to see what might be waiting for you!

<3 Rene'

Friday, January 3, 2014

Kim Karr's Dazed Cover Reveal Countdown



Beauties and The Book are so excited to help Kim Karr count down the days to her cover reveal for Dazed (a Connections Novella). If you loved the first two books in this series, Torn and Connected then clear your calenders for Sunday, January 5th. @ 8 pm est. So you can be one of the first to see this great cover.


P.S.... I have seen it and it is awesome!!!! Love it. 

<3 Rene'

Monday, December 30, 2013

Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds

If you are like me, your TBR list is 10 miles long; you have 100's of unread books on your book shelf and your e-reader. So, I searched my Kindle for my next great read. I was looking for a book that would blow me away. I wanted to fall hard and fast.

 I wish someone would have warned me.

I fell HARD!!!

I fell FAST!!

I was BLOWN AWAY!!

I tend to be a slow reader, I want to feel each word that the author has put on the page. I could not do it with this book. Aurora had me hooked and craving more within the first 2 pages of Until November.

You first meet November. She has had a hard life. And after something bad happens to her, she packs her car with her stuff and heads for Tennessee. When she gets settled in, she starts her first day of work. A day she will not soon forget. Its the day she meets Asher!!!!

O sweet, sweet, sexy Asher. That name alone made me want him. He is all alpha male with a side of sweet and loving. I laughed at how crazy he was and swooned at how loving he was.

When November finds out that her mother's parents had put her in their will, she never expected that it would bring some major problems. And with Asher by her side (even if at times, she does not want him there), they fight, they argue, they fall in love and get through these problems.

I loved every minute of this book; so much so that I reread it again. If you want to fall hard, if you want to fall fast and if you want to be blown away; pick up this book and read it. I can not wait for more.

<3 <3 Rene'


What did I tell you, son?” he says, looking at Asher. “When it happens – BOOM!” He makes a motion with his hands of an explosion” 
― Aurora Rose ReynoldsUntil November

It's amazing", he whispered, "to know that my purpose in life is sitting in front of me.” 
― Aurora Rose ReynoldsUntil November


When he tears his mouth from mine, he moves his lips near my ear and whispers, “You’re mine. Every inch of you belongs to me. From your sweet mouth to your even sweeter pussy and when I want it, you better give it to me.” 
― Aurora Rose ReynoldsUntil November


https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Rose-Reynolds/474845965932269


Saturday, December 28, 2013

Ringing in 2014 with Some New Beauties!

The launch of Beauties and The Book has been one of the most exciting projects I've been a part of along with my fellow Beauty, Rebecca.  I had no idea when I spoke to her about allowing me to guest blog occasionally with her it would lead to the creation of a website, Facebook page and Twitter account all at once!

Our own place to read and discuss our favorite books, promote new books or spot light authors, collaborate with other bloggers to promote each other, offer giveaways- either directly from our partner authors or sharing other site's giveaway opportunities!

You may notice some new faces as we wrap up 2013 and celebrate the upcoming 2014.  We'd love for you to join us as we welcome three new Beauties to our team:  Amanda, Jillian and Rene.  These three ladies share our love of books and passion for reading and the need to talk about what we are reading (before, during and after)!  We hope that we'll now be able to bring you more reviews, opportunities for book discussions, giveaways and so much more!  

We'd love to hear from you about what you'd like to see more or or even suggestions for book reviews or author spotlights!    -MK