Apr 24, 2015 | April 2015, Blog, Blog Blitz, Kat Latham
Knowing the Score (London Legends Book 1) by Kat Latham is a rugby romance rich in full body contact, devotion to the game and a commitment to seeing things through. The story is easy to read and has the perfect blend of humor and relationship fumbles. I fell in love with this series right away and absolutely love the book cover.
Spencer Bailey is a typical young, sexy, rugby player who’s cocky and loveable in all ways. When a devastating tragedy occurs the night before the World Cup Games, his life changes in an instant. A decade later, it still haunts him.
Work brought American Caitlyn Sweeney to London and by sheer luck she was in the right place at the right time to aid an elderly man who just happens to have a connection to Spencer.
When Spencer discovers the identity of this angel in the hospital, he can’t seem to get her out of his mind. Desperate for a short term, non committed woman, he wonders what Caitlyn would say to a “no strings attached” fling. Fearful of getting too attached it seems like the perfect option for both of them, or is it?
Will this smokin’ hot rugby stud cast aside his principles and work ethics for a pretty woman? Spencer has worked so hard to rebuild his career to let another situation jeopardize his career ever again.
There is more to Caitlyn that she’s revealed, will she finally be able to open up to Spencer about her past? Will they both find their happy-ever-after or discover their worst fears have been realized?
I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review. I’d been waiting to read a great Rugby story and am thrilled to get the chance to review this amazing series. If you are fearful that you won’t understand the lingo- you will. It’s the total package – great writing, fantastic characters, H-O-T rugby men and immediate gratification knowing there are four other books to read as soon as you’re finished with this one. Taming the Legend (London Legends, Book 4) is almost here – it will release May 11th so the wait won’t be too long ;).
While I don’t rate any of my books on the blog, I do however give a “Pepper review” so you know how “Spicy” and sensual the book is. I will still review it but again, keep it clean with just enough details that you’ll hopefully want to read it.
There is just enough sizzle to make you tingle, for mature audience 18+.
At a sale price of $0.99 today only – discover the book that started it all and fall in love with the London Legends.
*******Giveaway*******
Kat Latham has generously donated an e-book (Amazon or B & N) copy of
Knowing the Score to one lucky reader who answers the following:
Would you have a no-strings attached fling?
One winner will be randomly selected at the end of the Blitz.
Comment for a chance to win – contest ends on 4/29/15
at 11:59 PM. Winner will be contacted via e-mail so please be sure we can reach you.
Contest open to US and International – Good luck to all!
Author Info:
Kat Latham is a California girl who moved to Europe the day after graduating from UCLA, ditching her tank tops for raincoats. She taught English in Prague and worked as an editor in London before she and her British husband moved to the Netherlands, where they are surrounded by miles and miles of green pasture, canals and Shetland ponies. Kat’s slowly adjusting to life in a place where bicycles and cows seem to outnumber people.
With degrees in English lit and human rights, she loves stories that reflect the humor and emotion of real life. Kat’s other career involves writing and editing for charities, and she’s had the privilege of traveling to Kenya, Ethiopia and India to write about the heroic people helping their communities survive disasters.
You can usually find Kat on her blog (katlatham.com), Twitter (@KatrinaLatham), Facebook (facebook.com/KatLathamRomance) and Goodreads. She hopes you’ll hang out with her there!
Apr 23, 2015 | April 2015, Blog, Coffee With, Dan Churchill
First, if we were meeting at a coffee shop I’d be drinking a Latte 🙂
What would you order? These days I am keeping to my Italian roots and having an Espresso most of the time… however I still get the odd piccolo or Long black every now and then 😉
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer a few questions. In between reading and blogging I try to balance eating right and staying physically fit. When I saw your YouTube video I was hooked. How often can we expect to see those fabulous videos? No problem at all mate… I am here to make a positive impact on this world, so I am honored you want to hear my tasty thoughts :). Haha Love that the channel is keeping you intrigued. At this stage we are releasing one new episode of tasty awesomeness a week. But, coming soon we have a heap of content, particularly from the US to be getting through. Soooo, you may be seeing my head pop up on your lap top a little more often… quite frankly I feel sorry for my editor :).
As a book reviewer and blogger It’s great to read about sexy alpha males. But having a sexy guy have the “tools” to cook in the kitchen, is even better! I’m sure this book will be a welcome addition in many homes soon! I love how pure and simple your recipes are to prepare and make, they are fabulous! I LOVE the idea of creating a resourceful book to help those “dudes” out there figure out their way around in the kitchen.
What inspires you to create these fabulous recipes? Haha thanks mate that’s just it… I wanted to create a book that was not intimidating and more so inspiring and realistic for any person to pick it up and be like “that looks kick arse!! And I reckon I could do it!” I get so much happiness seeing the response of people’s tweets and Instagram posts stating how happy they or their stomachs are… and at the end of the day that is a big motivator for me to keep me doing what I am doing. I am trying to make people realize the simplicity of cooking, and the benefits of making a meal for your loved ones. I am not here to be known as a profile or be famous… I just want to make people happy and food is my tool to achieving that.
Is there an ingredient that’s a must? Asking me what a must ingredient is, is like asking me to pick my favorite family member. They are all so awesome and have so much color and epic presence and all have their own purpose in life. Yeah I went there. What I will say is right now I am cooking with plenty of sweet potato and that I always season with lemon juice. In fact for the sake of it lets go with a lemon… these days everyone gets caught up in salt, which is very appropriate, however they neglect the presence of acidity and there is nothing than the super sexy lemon :).
Is there something you’ve yet to include in a recipe that you’re too afraid to use? I don’t think I ever avoid ingredients. I am more so intrigued by ones I am unaware of or are unfamiliar with using. If I walk past a stall at a market with something I have never seen before, I do research on it to find out where it’s from, moisture content etc.
Congrats on your upcoming release of DUDE FOOD: A Guy’s Guide to Cooking Kick-Ass Food in the US this past Tuesday, April 21st!
Thanks again for hanging out! My absolute pleasure mate… thanks for all the love, and looking forward to cooking my way through the homes of America :).
Dan is touring across America – check him out if you’re in the following cities:
New Brunswick / Rutgers 4/23
Boston / Northeastern 4/27
Chicago / De Paul 4/29
Cleveland / Case Western 4/30
8 Tantalizing Tidbits:
1. What is a must read book and why? Should I be saying Dudefood, because it will bring forth an excitement and wicked tastiness like nothing you have ever experienced??? Hahah Na, I would have to say “The Art of Stillness” by Pico Lyer. It helps people look at the big picture… Its actually part of the TED talk book range by Simon & Schuster. I was able to read it on a flight from Sydney to Melbourne and it provided an amazing outlook on life.
2. What is one place that I should see if I visit your hometown? I can’t go passed saying Narrabeen Beach… particularly in the morning. Watching those waves come in as the sun rises is one of the most amazing things I will ever see. I recently did a YouTube video making a pretty bad ass Chai porridge (stay tuned) and it was one of the most amazing things I have seen… cooking there was epic.. plus you can grab a coffee a great place around the corner and it is the aspect of Australia everyone knows and loves without the aspect of a known tourist attraction :).
3. Castles or Beaches? That’s an easy one, Beaches.
4. One thing readers would be surprised to know about you? I have done a 20 minute plank/prone hold.
5. If you had an all expenses paid trip anywhere in the world for research, where would you go? All expenses paid trip… Italy… anywhere. I love the culture, food, architecture and way of life… plus the language is sooo awesome!!
6. What’s your favorite TV show? A toss up between Entourage and anything with Jamie Oliver in it – hahah.
7. What’s one thing you can’t live without? One thing I can’t live without… well I know its a necessity to survive, but I can’t go passed food. I seriously plan my life around it.. to the point that I can get very #Hangry if I miss out… I actually get up excited to eat and as soon as finish my meal I am already planning my next hahah.
8. If you could invite 5 people to dinner (not friends and family – that’s too easy) who would you invite? It could be anyone past or present. Well you said no family and friends so obviously I can’t go passed saying mum, but I get off the hook on that one… I am going to say Jamie Oliver, Tom Brady (who will obviously bring his lovely wife), Barney Stinson (the character for sure), Taylor Swift (She just seems like some serious wicked fun and Ryan Reynolds… I think he is a legend.
Cheers legend.. thanks heaps for sorting this out :).
Author Info:
Dan Churchill is a cook, physical trainer, speaker, and the author of the DudeFood cookbook. In 2013, he appeared on MasterChef Australia, which aired in more than ninety countries. His recipes have been featured in publications worldwide, and he has appeared on several television shows.
To find out more visit:
website: https://www.danielchurchill.com.au/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/churchill_dan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danthehealthycook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/dan_churchill/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaSF0d06nxqCfeuxge5TWxw
Apr 22, 2015 | Anna Campbell, April 2015, Blog
A Scoundrel by Moonlight (Sons of Sin Book 4), by Anna Campbell once again brings us a story of a scoundrel who not only challenges himself but those around him. With all Sons of Sins books, this story can be read on it’s own or be enjoyed as a continuation of this fabulous series.
Eleanor “Nell” Trim’s sister has been violated and that affront has tarnished her family name. Devastated upon hearing the truth surrounding the situation Nell is in utter shock and seeks revenge. Desperate to see justice prevail, she sets out to hold the accused man accountable and sets out to track down the notorious Marquess of Leath.
The Marquess of Leath, James Fairbrother has discovered a shocking secret, and when he discovers who is involved it just might destroy him. Can he pick up the pieces and fix this awful situation? This big, brooding man is about to meet his match. There’s just one tiny problem – she mustn’t reveal her true identity because she wants to bring him to his knees.
So, when Nell finally stands face to face with this supposed scoundrel, rage isn’t the emotion that overcomes her. Instead she finds herself in a game of superb banter and absolute verbal foreplay. Will Nell be able to find justice to her sister and her family or will she find herself caught in a deep web?
Could this Marquess of Leath truly be the same man who destroyed her family? Leath adores games and makes a proposition that will force Nell to show her hand or fold. Will she have any regrets?
A pure delight of a story that has it all – secrets, expectations, uncontrollable lust, blackmail and misunderstandings. Once again Anna brings us a story with superb writing and loveable characters.
Have no fear, the wait is almost over. Pre-order your copy now and you will have this must read on April 28th. I received this ARC from the publisher for a fair and honest review. I can’t wait for the next book – well done Anna!
****Givewaway*****
Anna Campbell has donated a paperback copy of A Scoundrel in the Moonlight to one lucky reader who tells us.. What would you do in the moonlight with a scoundrel?
Leave your comment below for a chance to win!
Note- Giveaway open to US/Canada residents only.
Giveaway will end on 4/28/15 11:59 PM
Author Info:
ANNA CAMPBELL has written ten multi award-winning historical romances for Grand Central Publishing and Avon HarperCollins and her work is published in sixteen languages. Anna is currently engaged in writing the “Sons of Sin” series, which started in 2012 with SEVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE’S BED. Look out for book 4, A SCOUNDREL BY MOONLIGHT, in April 2015. Anna lives on the beautiful east coast of Australia where she writes full-time.
Apr 21, 2015 | April 2015, Blog, Lorraine Heath
The Duke and The Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath is absolutely sinful, seductive and captivating. As the Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James Place series comes to an end, this Rogue is absolutely wicked and surprising. Although this book ends the series, it reads brilliantly on its own – you don’t need to have read the series to delight in it.
Rosalind Sharpe needs a man and sets her sights upon The Duke of Avendale but has no idea what he’s capable of. A man who always has his pick when it comes to women and until now has never cared what they really wanted.
What is it about Rose that drives Avendale to her? Pleasure? Desire? Control? This is not a man who likes to be denied. What will he do when he discovers she’s not completely honest with him? The sexual tension is absolutely H-O-T, and when paired with a game of chance, it sizzles!
This book is part of an amazing series and I’m sad to see it end. Rose and Avendale are the perfect way to end this and it’s nice to see familiar faces once again as the story progresses. There is nothing better than a plot rich in suspense and secrets. When Rose must decide what to reveal to Avendale she fears everything will fall apart. Too much is on the line. What will happen if she tells him the truth? What exactly is she hiding?
Family is everything to both of them so when she must make a choice in order to protect her family the options Avendale presents will challenge her at her own game. How many risks would you take? Would you insist on conditions?
I received this ARC from the publisher via The Tasty Book Tours and am thrilled to be a part of this blog tour. Lorraine Heath’s book is a must read and at a pre-order price of $4.99 it’s a no brainer! Thank you Lorraine for The Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James Place. I can’t wait to discover what’s next!
*****GIVEAWAY ******
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Link to Follow Tour: https://www.tastybooktours.com/2015/03/the-duke-and-lady-in-red-scandalous.html
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22864442-the-duke-and-the-lady-in-red?from_search=true
Goodreads Series Link: https://www.goodreads.com/series/110654-scandalous-gentlemen-of-st-james
Buy Links: Amazon | B & N | iTunes | Kobo | Publisher
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Duke-Scandalous-Gentlemen-James-Place/dp/0062276263/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425512130&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Duke+and+the+Lady+in+Red
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-duke-and-the-lady-in-red-lorraine-heath/1120056913?ean=9780062276261
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-duke-and-the-lady-in-red/id906043541?mt=11
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-duke-and-the-lady-in-red
Author Info:
LORRAINE HEATH always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals and computer code, but something was always missing. After reading a romance novel, she not only became hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She’s been writing about them ever since. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including RWA’s RITA® and a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Her novels have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times best-seller lists.
Author Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads
Website: https://www.lorraineheath.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lorraine_Heath
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/104926.Lorraine_Heath
Apr 20, 2015 | April 2015, Blog, Blog Blitz
A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley – book description from Sourcebooks Casablanca.
For nearly three hundred years, the cryptic journal of Mary Dundas has lain unread. Now, amateur code breaker Sara Thomas has been sent to Paris to crack the cipher.
Jacobite exile Mary Dundas is filled with longing—for freedom, for adventure, for the family she lost. When fate opens the door, Mary dares to set her foot on a path far more surprising and dangerous than she ever could have dreamed.
As Mary’s gripping tale is revealed, Sara is faced with challenges that will require letting go of everything she thought she knew—about herself, about loyalty, and especially about love. Though divided by centuries, these two women will be united in a quest to discover the limits of trust and the coincidences of fate.
***** Giveaway for FIVE Susanna Kearsley backlist Bundles published by Sourcebooks ***
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Author Bio:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Susanna Kearsley is known for her meticulous research and exotic settings from Russia to Italy to Cornwall, which not only entertain her readers but give her a great reason to travel. Her lush writing has been compared to Mary Stewart, Daphne du Maurier, and Diana Gabaldon. She hit the bestseller lists in the U.S. with The Firebird (a RITA winner) as well as, The Winter Sea and The Rose Garden (both RITA finalists and winners of RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards). Other honors include National Readers’ Choice Awards, the prestigious Catherine Cookson Fiction Prize, and finaling for the UK’s Romantic Novel of the Year Award. Her popular and critically acclaimed books are available in translation in more than 20 countries and as audiobooks. She lives in Canada, near the shores of Lake Ontario.
There is just enough sizzle to make you tingle, for mature audience 18+.
