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

Saviour, Lesley Jones

My feature review this week for Dreams Come True Promotion's blog tour is Lesley Jones, Saviour. Lesley, you swept me off my feet with this book!  From the very first couple pages to the very last words in Saviour, I was captivated, intrigued and...oh my! I found myself concerned about the characters, their families and their situations. Lesley managed to tackle some pretty heavy duty topics head on with both sensitivity and concern.

I enjoyed following the story along from Lauren's point of view. From her own self doubt to her growing confidence; I found myself relating to the very real emotions Lauren struggled with.  I have to admit I was so relieved that there was such a sweet romance that bloomed from the very beginning of the book, despite the tumultuous marriage Lauren had survived for so many years. And Gabriel, oh sweet Gabriel. This man might as well have been gazing into my eyes the very first time we meet him. I heard his whispers in my ear, felt his breath on the back of my neck and felt my heart pause as I fell in love right along with Lauren.

I think Leslie Jones has the perfect mix of "Oh crap, it's 3:00 am and I have to work in the morning" story line and "red hot mad passion" romance scenes! I seriously thought I got an incomplete copy of the book or that my Kindle app was corrupted because I kept trying to turn the next "e-page," convinced that the story couldn't be over yet. I wanted more, needed more of Lauren and Gabe. Truth be told? I pouted for a minute or two because I didn't know yet that Resolution, (Saviour book 2)was waiting for me in my inbox.

This is a definite recommended read. It's that book you can't put down because you have to know what's going to happen next, but you set it down for a few minutes because you realize there's only 75% left to read, so you ration out your reading breaks for the rest of the night to hope for a few more moments with a seriously hot book boyfriend and a main character you've replaced your own image with (despite the author's precise description of her).

Here's the link to Dreams Come True Promotions & Lesley Jones giveaway:  http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/bfc9e147/ 

                                                                                                                                                  -MK

Katheryn Kiden Releases the Cover of Where Words Fail!

Help a couple Beauties show Katheryn Kiden some love and congratulate her on her book cover reveal!  I had the privilege of beta-reading Where Words Fail last month so I can't give away any details, but I can tell you this: I. Fell. In. Love.     -MK

Night Visions by Elena Gray

     A friend recommended I check out Elena Gray's book, Night Visions.  I added it to my TBR list and a month later realized I still hadn't even opened it up!  In between book boyfriends, I decided I'd chose this as a transition between a couple other new releases I was waiting for.
     I really had no idea what to expect.  I didn't know if I was getting myself into something paranormal or if I'd be reading about the girl next door.  And what a nice mix of both it turned out to be!
     I'd make the same recommendation that my friend made to me a while back- with one exception!  Don't wait as long as I did to read this first installment of the Night Series.
     You'll be hearing more from us about Elena Gray as she gets closer to announcing the anticipated release of the second book in her Night Series.
     Here's the Amazon link to pick up Night Visions and a link to Elena Gray's Amazon Author Page.  -MK

Tracy Ellen has a Free Promo on Smashwords!

Tracy Ellen is offering A Date With Fate, book one of The Adventures of Anabel Axelrod series on Smashwords. This is a great series and an awesome opportunity to check out the first book for FREE!!!  

You'll be hearing more about this author and her first series from us soon!  I'd love to hear your thoughts about this series, make sure you stop back and comment!  -MK

Excited!

Woot woot!!  Y'all better be ready! There's some AWESOME stuff coming up in the not too distant future!! :D  

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Have a great Sunday!