Monday, September 8, 2014

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Books in this Anthology:

Sarah Robinson - Tainted Bodies (The Photographer Trilogy)

Alyson Raynes – Deception (The Fixer Series)

Kim Black – Discovered (The Cover Series)

Pepper Winters – Tears of Tess (Monsters in the Dark Series)

Chelle Bliss – Throttle Me (Men of Inked Series)

LP Dover – Meant for Me (Second Chances Standalone Series)

Aleatha Romig – Consequences (Consequences Series)

TK Leigh – A Beautiful Mess (Beautiful Mess Series)

Brooke Cumberland – The Intern (The Intern Serials)

Clarissa Wild – Fierce (Fierce Series)

Missy Johnson – Desire (Desire Series)

Roxy Sloane – Seduction (The Seduction Series)

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Under the Trees by Ashley Maker Blog Tour


Under the Trees 
Author- Ashley Maker
Genre- YA Historical Romance 


-Synopsis-

Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and teaches her survival skills. Her surprise at the unexpected hold the price has on her heart mirrors his shock at falling for the one girl he can’t have. 

As the young couple’s feelings for each other grow, the fragile alliance between the two kingdoms threatens to break apart. With a vengeful duke and an enraged king fast on their trail, Thor and Araya must decide how much they’re willing to risk for love. 


Even if staying together means starting a war. 




Excerpts:


THOR quote:
The dark horse tore through the underbrush, bringing her close enough I could make out a pale face and a tangle of long hair. A black cloak billowed behind her. Men on horseback gave chase, darting through the trees, clearly in pursuit. All those men after one girl? Who could she be? My instincts screamed against them catching her. She could be a decoy, and they could all be spies—but what if she was in real danger?
It wouldn’t be so difficult to apprehend her, only one rider, later …
“Let her pass,” I ordered, staring my men down until they stepped aside.
The girl raced past, glancing over her shoulder for a brief moment—her eyes flashing emerald in the light of the fire—before looking ahead and leaning low on her horse’s neck.
My men gaped at me, gripping weapons with white-knuckled hands. With a jerk of my head in the direction of the riders almost upon us, I raised the bow and nocked an arrow.
“Hold the line,” I commanded. “These men stop here.”


ARAYA sword:
Something inside me snapped—boiled over—at the mocking words and spiteful tone. The seething feeling surged upward, clouding my vision. I charged with an infuriated shriek, all movement, shifting and striking, not retreating. He easily deflected the first blow, but the second made him stagger. He faltered back a step, and I lunged with a strength that did not feel like my own.
Resistance met my blade, but it was of a soft nature that gave way. A thin ribbon of blood blossomed through the sleeve on Wendel’s right arm. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the sight, grim satisfaction twisting like a living thing inside of me.
But I shouldn’t have looked. I shouldn’t have stopped.

 

Araya’s fear:
Stone. I became cold, hard stone. My thoughts froze and buzzed at the same time, fingers clamping against Thor’s as if somehow he could save me.
“I came as soon as I could. They were watching. It was difficult to get away—”
“They?” I lost control on the word. My voice wavered and broke with my gaze as I searched the darkness of the tree line, eyes darting from one spot to the next. Thor squeezed my hand, a steady pressure, but he did not understand.
The frantic search only ended when I looked up at Thor, heart lodged in my throat. I didn’t want to ask, or face the answer, but I needed to know. “They?”
Thor squeezed my hand again and ran a thumb over mine. “Yes, your father, brother, their guards, and—”
“He’s here, too, isn’t he?” He didn’t have to say it. I knew. I could feel it.


Thor’s inner conflict:
I thought I would be angry with Araya when I returned to camp. A part of me blamed her, even though it wasn’t her fault. Perhaps she should get out of the kingdom and take her trail of problems with her so I didn’t have to cover them up any longer. That was what she wanted anyway, wasn’t it—to go to the districts and leave me?
Then I saw her again.
My throat constricted almost painfully and my chest ached at the sight of her standing on the other side of the clearing. She was humming softly to Major while pulling burrs out of his forelock. The gelding was already saddled and bridled, as if she had just gotten back from a ride or was about to go on one. Major turned his head in our direction and pulled at the reins in her hand, letting out a welcoming whinny to Tosque.
Araya glanced up. She smiled, and I knew. That’s when I was absolutely sure I would continue to help and protect her, no matter what happened, even if it meant risking everything.





-About the Author-

Armed with a keyboard, microphone, and an energetic imagination, Ashley Maker is a combination author/songwriter from Oklahoma with a passion for all things creative. UNDER THE TREES, a Young Adult blended historical romance, is her debut novel, releasing from Cliffhanger Press, LLC in the fall of 2014. Songs inspired by the book can be heard from Seeking Never, the recording band she sings in with her guitar-playing husband Corey. A newbie vlogger and former editor, Ashley spends much of her time writing, procrastinating on social media, and waging a revision war against pronouns. The rest of her time is spent doting on her daughter and cuddling with myriad family pets, most notably Johnny Cash, cat writing buddy extraordinaire.





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Nerdy Book Freak's Review
4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book, I wasn't sure if I would since it is not something I normally read. At least not since I turned about 18 lol. But I truly enjoyed it very much, as soon as I started to read I just couldn't put this book down that is how this story just hooked me. It has a great story line and I highly recommend it. Now as most of you know I can't stand spoilers so this is where my review ends, just know you should definitely give this book a try it was a great read!






Conspire by SE Hall and Erin Noelle Blog Tour


Synopsis
"He wants answers. 

She wants freedom. 

The search is over...when they Conspire."



   
Teaser



Excerpt
She giggles and kisses my lips softly. "I live here, so I'm not escaping, frowny-face. I need to use the bathroom." She wrestles out from underneath my hold, stretching her arm to the chair beside the bed. Sitting up on the edge, she slips on a satin robe before standing.

"Why are you covering up that body, babe? I was already hard waiting to watch you go," I tease…except not at all teasing.

"What?" She glances over her shoulder with a sassy grin. "You don't like it?" She looks at her silky attire and runs her hands over the robe enticingly. "I'll have you know, I've been told pink is my color." Her mouth turns down subtly the second the words escape; a faraway sadness ghosting across her eyes for a fleeting second before she quickly dismisses the thought away and fakes a smile.

A surge of nausea consumes me, a shiver elicited with the chill that creeps up my spine, the unfair devil of irony dousing me in frigid shame and guilt.

It's her-my Jocelyn-was Devon's…fascination, his ‘I hope she feels the same.'

I just made love to the woman my little brother never even got a chance to ask on a date.


 


MeetTheAuthor
S.E. Hall is the author of the Amazon Best Selling Evolve Series, Emerge, Embrace, Entangled (novella) and Entice as well as the bestselling stand-alone NA Romance, Pretty Instinct. She also co-wrote Stirred Up, an erotic short story with her CP and friend, Author Angela Graham and is honored to be a part of the USA Today and NYT Best Selling Devour box set. S.E., which stands for Stephanie Elaine, resides in Arkansas with her husband of 18 years and 3 beautiful daughters of the home, and one married daughter who graced her with two beautiful grandchildren. When not in the stands watching her ladies play softball, she enjoys reading and writing and the occasional trip to the casino. She's also clutch at Baggo, when it's warm outside, and definitely the woman to pick on your side for some Flip Cup!
 

MeetTheAuthor
Erin Noelle is a Texas native, where she lives with her husband and two young daughters. While earning her degree in History at the University of Houston, she rediscovered her love for reading that was first instilled by her grandmother when she was a young child. A lover of happily-ever-afters, both historical and current, Erin is an avid reader of all romance novels. In 2013, she published the Book Boyfriend Series, which included books Metamorphosis, Ambrosia, Euphoria, and Timeless, and thus far in 2014, has published When the Sun Goes Down, a contemporary romance novel, and Transparent, a romantic suspense novel. Her books have been a part of the USA Today Bests elling list and the Amazon and Barneshave & Noble overall Top 100.
    

Interview with SE Hall and Erin Noelle
What made y'all decide to co write Conspire?
Erin and I are very good friends, often sprouting off ideas on the phone together and then it was.
How does co writing work? Do you each pick a character or do you each write a chapter?
Very carefully LOL. We started one way, switched methods, then when life dictated our time – we adapted again. It’s methodical madness, but a lot of fun!
What inspired you to start writing?
SE: My daughter and a tragic loss
Erin: Originally, I was just an avid reader who got a story in my head that wouldn't shut up until I wrote it down.
Who is your favorite character in Conspire?
SE: Bryce Griggs
Erin: Jocelyn~~~ I love her playfulness

Who are you favorite author(s)?
Both: There are too many they couldn't possibly answer this.
If you couldn't be a writer what would you be doing job wise?
SE: Healthcare marketing- what I did 12 years prior
Erin:  I still work as a childcare provider in addition to writing, but if I could have any job, I would probably be an event coordinator
If Conspire was made into a movie what actor's would you want to play your characters?
Both: Graham is Jesse Pavelka. Jocelyn is Piper Perabo. 
What is your #1 MUST READ book?
SE: Beautiful Disaster
Erin: The Sea of Tranquility
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
SE: Disneyland
Erin: Bora Bora
What's the one question you get asked all the time that drives you crazy?
SE: "Mom, can I have some money?"
Erin: "Do I have to?"

Nerdy Book Freak's Review
5 Stars
What can I say about Conspire other then I knew I would love it. SE Hall and Erin Noelle coming together was a match made in heaven. I enjoyed every single minute of reading Conspire. The entire story kept me completely intrigued I didn't want to put it down. Now I hate spoilers so I'm just going to keep this short and sweet you need to read this book! Like right now go one click because these ladies did a fantastic job and I can't wait to see what they come up with next, not just together but separately as well. 


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