Thursday, May 31, 2018

The Archivist by Christy Sloat (Interview + Giveaway)

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I am thrilled to be a stop on the book tour for The Archivist by Christy Sloat, hosted by Rockstar Book Tours! You can read my interview with Christy below but be sure to check out the tour schedule at the end of this post, or click the banner above, for more!
Don't forget to enter the giveaway!

The Archivist (The Librarian Chronicles #2)

Series:
The Librarian Chronicles#2
Genre:
Historical Fiction, Romance
Publication Date:May 28, 2018
Pages:144 (Kindle)
Published By:  CHBB Publishing
Website:Christy Sloat

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"With the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland and the romance of Outlander dive back into the next installment in the Librarian Chronicles."

Savannah Preston has a rare and precious gift: The ability to time travel through books. She, and others who share this unique ability, are faced with the insurmountable task of preserving history. They are known collectively as The Librarians.

While researching infamous Scottish outlaw Sir Malcolm Wash during the raging conflicts of the 14th Century, Savannah loses the only thing that tethers her to her own time. She must rely on her knowledge of both the present and the past to survive long enough to find a way home. Along the way, she enlists the help of a misfit named Eoin. With his guidance, she might just get home. It�s a risky and dangerous adventure, but then, so is Eoin�

(Goodreads)

The Librarian (The Librarian Chronicles, #1) 
The Librarian
Series: The Librarian Chronices #1
Published: June 17, 2017 by CHBB Publishing
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance
He�s from 1892 England, she�s in a small library in 2017. And that's just the start of their troubles.

Emme never meant to stay in Maine. She'd come only to find a librarian for her Gram's library, a custodian for the collection of mysterious books she'd promised to protect. On a dark, wintery night, alone in the library, she takes her first glance into one of the antique novels and finds herself transported to 1892 England staring into the eyes of handsome and dashing hero Jack Ridgewell. As each chapter passes she learns you can truly fall in love with a character in a book, that book boyfriends are real and Emme must choose between the real world, and his.

When the last page is read he's gone and Emme feels the cold loneliness of lost love. Will she find Jack again, or will their love be forever lost? The answer lies within the pages�

Interview with Christy Sloat


Welcome to Bookish Lifestyle, Christy! As mentioned in the book synopsis, Savannah has the ability to time travel through books. If you could time travel through one book (or series) which book and why?

That�s a very hard question. I love so many stories. I think I would travel through Harry Potter because who wouldn�t love to see Hogwart�s in person? My hope would be to survive Lord Voldemort�s wrath.

What made you choose 14th century Scotland? Why this time period and location?
As a kid I was obsessed with medieval times. I took a class on that period and even worked at the Renaissance Faire for a summer. It was a lot of fun and I learned so much. I chose Scotland because I am part Scottish and someday I hope to visit. My favorite movie is Braveheart and I had to use that as my theme. There is something so fascinating about a girl from our time period being dropped in the rolling hills of Scotland during the most tumultuous time in their history. How would she survive? And what would she learn?

What is the weirdest thing you Googled or came across during your research?
Well we all know about Outlander and James Fraser. I�m literally in love with Diana Gabaldon�s work. One day I was reading about the clans and the Fraser�s came up. There really was a James Fraser, but he was not a hot kilt wearing stud. Nope, he was short, stumpy, and bald. This definitely made me laugh.

If you could spend a day with one your characters, who would you choose, where would you go, and what would you talk about?
I think I�d chose Savannah, because we have a lot in common. We are both cut from the same cloth, you could say. She�s not a typical girl, she�s a book nerd, like me, and she�s curvy, like me. I think we would peruse Barnes and Noble and talk books.

When you're not writing or editing, what are you doing with your free time?
I�m probably hiking, fishing, or spending time with my family. If I�m not doing that, then I�m reading.


I am Southern California native, now living in New Jersey! How did that happen? I am married and have two beautiful little girls who love to read just like Mommy. I have had a passion for books since I was a little girl and an imagination for just as long. I hope my books can inspire others to read and to write too.



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A Mother's Goodbye By Kate Hewitt {Review & Giveaway}



Series:
Standalone
Genre:
Adult, Fiction
Publication Date:June 13, 2018
Format:Paperback
Published By:  Bookouture
Website:Kate Hewitt 

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"My arms ache with the need to reach and hold my precious child, and then to never let go. But I can�t. I know I can�t."

?Heather is devastated. There�s no way she can keep her baby. She can barely pay the bills as it is. But when she meets Grace, a wealthy, single career woman, who wants a baby more than anything, Heather believes she has found the perfect adoptive mother.

As Grace and Heather�s lives become entwined, they are tested to breaking point, though neither can deny the other�s love for the child. But just when they think they are learning how to live with each other, they receive devastating news that turns their fragile world upside down.

Will either mother know what is the right thing to do for the child they both love?

?An absolutely gripping, emotional drama with a tear-jerking twist. If you love Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer or Diane Chamberlain, this will warm your heart, make you cry, and stay with you forever.

(Goodreads)




Heather is a mother of three little girls when she gets pregnant with her fourth child. Right away she knows with her husband on disability and about to lose it, and her working so much, and barely being able to afford their rent, bills, and food, that she will have to get rid of her baby. She can't even imagine it, but she knows it's what is right for the child. 

Heather goes to an adoption agency and meets Tina who helps her find couples to adopt her unborn child. She looks through several loving couples that look perfect, but she doesn't want perfect. It makes her feel inadequate. Then she comes across Grace's profile. Grace is rich & sophisticated, but single. Grace doesn't believe anyone will pick her, because of her unconventional lifestyle. Then Heather does.

Heather thinks Grace would be perfect for her child, as she likes the idea that Grace has struggles in life. She doesn't have a spouse or any friends. She lives at her job for the moment and she just lost her father. Somehow this makes Heather feel like she is giving Grace something to hold on too. 

Then Heather gives birth and everything changes for her. She gives birth to a son, that her and her husband always wanted. She can't imagine giving her son away. She takes a few days and thinks..... She won't see Grace at all and Grace is a mess just waiting.....

This book was so well written and genuine. Told from both women's viewpoints, the reader gets a look inside how a perspective mother feels when adopting and how a birth mother feels giving her child away. Heart-wrenching, fast paced and a major tear jerker, this book is a must read.



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About the Author


Kate is the USA Today-bestselling author of over 60 books of women's fiction and romance. She is the author of the Hartley-by-the-Sea series, set in England's Lake District and published by Penguin. She is also, under the name Katharine Swartz, the author of the Tales from Goswell books, a series of time-slip novels set in the village of Goswell.

She likes to read romance, mystery, the occasional straight historical and angsty women's fiction; she particularly enjoys reading about well-drawn characters and avoids high-concept plots.

Having lived in both New York City and a tiny village on the windswept northwest coast of England, she now resides in a market town in Wales with her husband, five children, and an overly affectionate Golden Retriever.

Having lived in both New York City and a tiny village on the windswept northwest coast of England, she now resides in a market town in Wales with her husband, five children, and an overly affectionate Golden Retriever.



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Friday, May 18, 2018

International Giveaway! 2 x $50 GC + 3x Book of Choice!

Hi lovelies! I thought I'd host a little giveaway to celebrate getting back into blogging - I've been saving up to do so and it feels like a good time! I haven't been able to fully immerse myself in blogging for over a year. Things kept getting in the way and, well, I just didn't feel like it anymore. 

I guess it was a blogging slump? I'm definitely more positive about it now. I am filled with new energy and ready to tackle the blogging thing once again (with some slight adjustments, ha!). I've been focusing more on books that I actually want to read and am genuinely excited for, so that helps for sure! I also want to post more lifestyle / beauty posts, but we will see how this goes! 

I have some excited things lined up for the blog and for my Instagram account @eviebookish, so that's something to look forward to! 

But without further ado, let's get this giveaway going! It's only going to be running for a week, so don't wait to enter! Here are some books I'm personally really excited about this year, but by all means, you are free to pick whatever book you want in any format you want if you win! 


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Giveaway rules: Open to International entrants. Must be 16 or have parents permission to enter. Giveaway ends 05/26 and the winners will be announced on this post.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Another One by Aleatha Romig (Review & Excerpt)


Series:
Standalone
Genre:
Adult, Fiction, Romance
Publication Date:May 15, 2018
Format:Paperback
Published By:  Amazon Digital Services 
Website:Aleatha Romig  

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Get ready to laugh out loud, swoon, and fall in love with this new, fun, and sexy stand-alone novel from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig. Demonstrating her versatility in writing, Aleatha revisits her lighter side that you loved in PLUS ONE.

A complete stand-alone, ANOTHER ONE is the next big summer hit.

*Shana*

Trevor Willis is sexy, sweet, and oh so fun. He�s also my best friend�s brother-in-law. That should mean he�s off-limits, or that I should be off-limits to him.

Someone probably should have told us that before my best friend married his brother, before the morning of the wedding when we woke in each other�s arms with gaping holes in my memory.

They didn�t.

We did.

The hilarious truth behind our crazy, secret adventure secured this handsome, off-limits man in my heart. But alas, life goes on. After our one secret night, we went back to our lives�our hardworking, solitary lives.

And then it happened.

My phone began to buzz. Each night with thousands of miles between us, we laughed, talked, and shared. And then, the phone stopped ringing.

Before it did, I knew one thing...

Our secret one had bloomed and blossomed, and now that our circumstances have changed I want another one!

*Trevor*

Shana Price is that one woman. You know, the one who suddenly makes the world more than a place to work, but also a place to live. Usually shy and awkward, in her presence I want to be more�I am more. I don�t even have to try.

She�s my one. I knew it the moment I first met her. What followed simply confirmed it.

The problem is the little hassle of the thousands of miles between us.

I tried to make it work, but each phone call made it harder. (Yes, that is a pun) I couldn�t take it any more�and she became the one who got away.

Now, everything has changed.

Shana is back in the United States�all I have to do is make her see that her job isn�t the only reason to stay.

That shouldn�t be a problem, right?

From a secret one to another one!

Try Aleatha�s lighter side for a guaranteed smile�the perfect getaway.

Have you been Aleatha�d? 


Excerpt


Trevor~

Sweet and tangy.

Shana Price tastes like sugar with a twist of lemon.

My mind tells me to go slow, reminding me that I don�t have any right to this beautiful woman. My mind is saying to stop, yet her soft moan is all I hear.

My body has its own GPS with the destination close. Listening to my mind is out of the question.

Her petite body shivers as I tease her sweet lips. They willingly part as my tongue delves inside, wrestling with hers.

Not giving up its fight, my thoughts remind me how forward this behavior is and how it isn�t like me. Trevor Willis is not a man who chases a woman down, pins her against the wall, and kisses her until neither of us can breathe or cares.

It�s not me.

But, it should be.

I like it.

I won�t blame the alcohol. I�ll blame my need to know it�s really Shana and to claim her for my own. I didn�t do it last time, and I�ve regretted it every day since.

When her hands come to my chest, I seize them, lifting them above her head and pinning them to the wall. Shana doesn�t fight; instead, her hips move against mine and our kiss grows more passionate. In the dark, crowded hallway, with my body pressed against hers, I swallow the soft moans coming from her throat.

At that moment, I want to be anywhere but a crowded bar in the middle of Manhattan. I no longer care about Eric�s bachelor party or my friends. I don�t even care about Kimbra back out in the bar. All I want is to whisk Shana away and do what we didn�t do before, what her body and mine are ready and aching to do.


I tried my hardest not to finish this book in ONE sitting and enjoy the whole process, a little bit longer, but this proved to be impossible! Trevor and Shana had be from hello. Cheesy? But it's true!

With Shana waking up on the morning of her best friends wedding next to a hot green eyed stranger and not remembering what happened the night before, she starts to panic. Shane learns that Trevor is more than just a stranger and although their careers have them thousands of miles apart they speak for a short while on the phone. Slowly over time contact diminishes and they both carry on but never forgetting each other and the night they shared.

This is my very first book by Aleatha Romig but it certainly is the start of something wonderful. What a great story teller! Her characters were so easy to fall for and her prose instantly draws you in.

I love how gentlemanly and supportive Trevor is! He and Shana are just perfect together, despite the battles they must fight to be together! Their instant connection both times they met was amazing. Their chemistry set the pages on fire, and hooked me! This book was fabulous, and I'd recommend it to anyone that is looking for something just a little bit different in the romance world.


About the Author

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.

Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.



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Sunday, May 13, 2018

Life Since Motherhood: What's Changed and What Hasn't

Happy Mother's Day to all those mamas out there! Are you doing anything special with your family? We had dinner at my mom's last night and today we are having brunch with my dad then heading out to our local garden center to get some plants and flowers so I can play in the dirt!


Teacup Human was born a little over a year and a half ago, sometimes it seems like yesterday and sometimes a lifetime ago. She is the absolute love of my life and I thank God every day that I get to be her mama.

Over the course of my pregnancy and new motherhood, I knew things were going to change but I also knew somethings were going to stay the same and get even better.

What's Changed

    I don't give a fuck. After college, I wasn't much of a person who cared about strangers opinions - it was a long process to get there, but I got there. After Teacup was born, I stopped worrying about other peoples' opinions all together. My main concern is my baby and what she needed. Now granted, I give more weight to what my husband and family think, but that stranger in the grocery store? Fuck 'em.

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    My tolerance for idiots. I've never had a high tolerance for morons, but when I'm functioning on little sleep and just want to be home so I can cuddle with my baby, that tolerance is almost gone. Nonexistent. There is murder in my eyes and I will let you know my feelings. I especially don't have tolerance for public places that don't have changing tables but do have highchairs. I don't care if it doesn't fit your esthetic. You know what's going to ruin your esthetic? Me changing my child's poopy diaper in the middle of the dining room. 

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    Bodily functions don't gross me out. When Teacup was a week old, we took her newborn pictures. During this photo session, I got peeped and pooped on simultaneously. It was a nice "Welcome to Motherhood!" Since then, I've had my fair share of changing blowouts (it really can go all the way up their back), randomly getting poop on my hands, catching vomit, and being handed chewed food was deemed unacceptable. Plus, babies really do have the cutest farts.

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      I am ten times more organized. I was always an organized person. In high school, I loved using my planner for writing down assignments, due dates, and the like. This trait followed me to college and beyond. For 2017 I had a regular paper planner which worked fine, but was lacking. For 2018 I upgraded to the Plum Paper ME planner and absolutely love it! I'll do a separate post on it later, but just know it's kind of the best thing and I would be lost without it.

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      I'm more emotional than ever. I was always an easy crier, but now I cry at almost everything that brings upon strong emotion. Remember that Amazon commercial where the dad buys his dog a lion mane so his baby won't be afraid of him? Instant tears.

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      What Hasn't Changed
        I get to spend plenty of one-on-one time with my husband. It's not as much as before Teacup was born, but we still carve out time for just us. Whether that's watching TV after she's gone to bed, hanging out on the couch reading while she naps, or having a date night we ensure we keep our relationship strong. It's harder, yes, but it also allows us to enjoy our time together all the more.

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        I am able to carve out time for me. Recently I've started doing Yoga with Adriene and I'm obsessed. It's definitely helped me be more claim and keep my racing thoughts at bay. It's helped me fall asleep quicker, and stay asleep, as well as be more present each day. I'm not toting this as "the cure for all your woes" this is just what has worked for me.

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        Baby giggles are the best thing - and make it hard to discipline. If you tell me you don't at least smile when a baby giggles I'm going to call you a liar. It is one of my favorite things when Teacup giggles. The drawback is that when she does something bad and giggles when I scold her, I have to look away. I can't help but smile, which defeats the whole purpose, because "if Mommy is smiling and laughing I'm not doing something wrong." Joe is definitely better with disciple because he can keep a straight face.

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        I care about my appearance. I'm not vain about it, but I also don't (purposefully) leave the house with unbrushed hair and dirty clothes. I've perfected the five-minute beauty routine - eyebrows, eyeliner if I'm feeling ambitious and have time, mascara, and lipstick. When I look good, I feel good.

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        I drink alcohol. I'm not a lush about it, but after a long day and a cranky toddler a nice class of red wine goes a long way

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        I have time for my friends. We're all quite busy and at this point are either married, having babies, or have had (multiple) babies, so I'll admit it's tricky to find time. But the nice thing is with today's technology, we're always within reach. We may have to schedule a night out months in advance, but it's always worth the wait!

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        Wednesday, May 9, 2018

        Death Doesn't Bargain by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Excerpt + Giveaway)

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        I am thrilled to be a stop on the book tour for Death Doesn't Bargain by Sherrilyn Kenyon, hosted by JeanBookNerd! Read an excerpt below but be sure to check out the tour schedule at the end of this post, or click the banner above, for more!
        Don't forget to enter the giveaway!

        Death Doesn't Bargain (Deadman's Cross, #2)

        Series:
        Deadman's Cross Trilogy #2
        Genre:
        Adult, Fiction, Paranormal, Romance, Historical Fiction
        Publication Date:May 8, 2018
        Pages:384 (Hardcover)
        Published By:  Tor Books
        Website:Sherrilyn Kenyon

        		Death Doesn't Bargain on Goodreads



        Where to get:

          https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780765385710



        Death Doesn�t Bargain is the second historical fantasy title in New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon�s Deadman�s Cross series. Where Deadmen tell their tales, and every soul is damned or redeemed by the final choices they make.

        The Deadmen are back...

        But so are the demons who have broken free of their eternal prison and are bent on mankind's destruction. The worst of the lot is Vine, determined to claim their lives for taking hers. She will see the world burn...and has the perfect lure to destroy them all. One of their own.

        Kalder Dupree has never known a day of mercy. Born to the cruelest of mer-races, he sacrificed himself for his crew and is in Vine's hands. He expects no mercy or rescue.

        Yet Cameron Jack is determined to set Kalder free. As a Hellchaser, it's her calling, and she cannot allow even a not-so-innocent to be tortured for an act of kindness that spared her damnation.

        To defeat evil, it sometimes takes an even worse evil, and Cameron is willing to do whatever she must to make this right. If Vine thought she had her hands full before, she hasn't seen anything nearly as powerful as Cameron's resolve.

        (Goodreads)

        Praise for Death Doesn't Bargain

        "Kenyon (Born of Legend) puts the lie to the old adage �Dead men tell no tales� in the jam-packed, appealing first book of her Deadman�s Cross historical fantasy series." ?Publishers Weekly on Deadmen Walking

        Excerpt


        �There�s a debt I owe, from long ago. One I promised to keep sacred.�

        �And?�

        �And I failed. Vine knows the source of it, as she was there when the bargain was struck between us.� Devyl should have killed her then. Too bad he�d been married to her at the time, and had thought to keep his family intact. Stupid him for being sentimental.

        �Care to fill me in on it?�

        Not really. Devyl didn�t want to confide in Thorn. Long ago, they had been the bitterest of enemies. It was hard to get past that. Hard to trust someone he�d once spent years trying to slaughter. 

        Ready for more? Be sure to check out my review of Deadmen Walking, book one of the Deadman's Cross Trilogy!


        New York Times and international bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon, is a regular at the #1 spot. With legions of fans known as Menyons (thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her series and who travel from all over the world to attend her appearances), her books are always snatched up as soon as they appear on store shelves.

        Since 2003, she had placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats including manga and graphic novels. Current series are: Dark-Hunter�, Chronicles of Nick�, Deadman�s Cross�, Nevermore�, Silent Swans�, Lords of Avalon� and The League�. Her books are available in over 100 countries where eager fans impatiently wait for the next release. The Chronicles of Nick� and Dark-Hunter� series are soon to be major motion pictures while Dark-Hunter�, Lords of Avalon� and The League� are being developed for television. Join her and her Menyons online at SherrilynKenyon.com and www.facebook.com/AuthorSherrilynKenyon



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