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  

Another One on Goodreads
My Review Copy:

Where to get:

  https://apple.co/2ErcLvL






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.



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.

    via GIPHY
    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. 

    via Giphy
    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.

    via Giphy
      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.

      via GIPHY
      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.

      via GIPHY

      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.

        via GIPHY
        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.

        via GIPHY
        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.

        via GIPHY
        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.

        via GIPHY
        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

        via GIPHY
        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!

        via GIPHY

        Wednesday, May 9, 2018

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

        http://www.jeanbooknerd.com/2018/04/death-doesnt-bargain-by-sherrilyn-kenyon.html

        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



        Three winners will receive a Set Copy of both books in the Series and a Pin (DEADMEN WALKING & DEATH DOESN'T BARGAIN) by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
        Must be 13+ to enter
        Open Internationally


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