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Blog Tour Sign Up: Diner Impossible by Terri L Austin

After shunning her overbearing parents’ wealthy lifestyle, waitress and part-time college student, Rose Strickland, is drawn back into their world when she tries to prove the impossible: the innocence of the town’s crooked police chief. He’s suspected in the gruesome death of Delia Cummings, his secretary and mistress, and all the evidence points at him.

While she tracks down clues with the aid of her anime-loving bestie, Rose’s pal, Axton, and his Klingon gang are feuding with their Starfleet rivals. Things get hairier than a pile of well-fed Tribbles, so Rose gets involved. In between interrogating Trekkies and quizzing socialites at high tea, she discovers the secrets Delia Cummings took to her grave. Suspects abound, but when Chief Mathers threatens to bring down Rose’s criminally mischievous and maybe boyfriend, Sullivan, she makes it her mission to find the real killer before Sullivan finds himself in prison.

Future Tour: Won’t Last Long by Heidi Joy Tretheway – …

Heidi will be on tour October 7-21 with her chick lit novel Won’t Last Long Can two people who are totally wrong for each other ever…

Book Review: Shelf Life by Christina George

I received a copy of Shelf Life by Christina George in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
Publishing: An industry of out-of-control of egos, unrealistic expectations, and books with the shelf life of milk. This is Kate’s world, but for how long? When one of Kate Mitchell’s star authors is carted away in handcuffs, she thinks it’s only the beginning of her troubles. As her world crumbles around her, Kate desperately looks for anyone to hold onto but finds that happy endings are truly works of fiction. When her career and love affair hit their expiration date, Kate sets off on a new adventure…. Starting over in California is easy, but Kate soon learns that leaving her old life behind isn’t. Nicholas Lavigne is eager to help her forget, but two things still own her heart, the dream of discovering the next great American novel, and MacDermott Ellis. As Kate tries to rebuild her life she finds a surprising gift that reboots her career in a new and unexpected direction. Suddenly her name becomes synonymous with one of the biggest bestsellers publishing has seen in ages and she’s welcomed back with open arms. At the height of her success the ghosts of her past come back to remind her of the world she’d been trying to forget and the man who never let go of her heart. Behind the book, there’s always more to the story. Welcome to Publishing, the ego has landed.
Review:
I have reviewed the first book from George, The Publicist, and I’m happy to say that I really enjoyed the second a lot more. The editing was a lot better, much more polished, and the story kept me more interested quicker and longer. There was a lot of intrigue amongst some of Kate’s crazy authors, as well as her relationship with Mac. I enjoyed watching Kate struggle between two men and really between right and wrong. I didn’t really like how her ending with Mac came about. He came off a bit of a hero to me when I don’t believe that. I don’t want to give too much away, but it was a bit of a letdown with him. Overall though, I’m glad I gave this book a chance because I was able to enjoy and even relate to parts of the story.
4 stars

On Tour: Last Diner Standing by Terri L. Austin

Terri will be on tour September 23-October 14 with her novel Last Diner Standing Rose Strickland is having a blue Christmas. Her friend is arrested for…

Book Review: The Reluctant Bride by Beverley Eikli

Reviewer: Kate I received a copy of The Reluctant Bride by Beverley Eikli in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Emily Micklen has no option…

CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Lowcountry Bombshell by Susan M. …

Susan M. Boyer is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Lowcountry Bombshell
Summary:
Liz Talbot thinks she’s seen another ghost when she meets Calista McQueen. She’s the spitting image of Marilyn Monroe. Born precisely fifty years after the ill-fated star, Calista’s life has eerily mirrored the late starlet’s–and she fears the looming anniversary of Marilyn’s death will also be hers.

Before Liz can open a case file, Calista’s life coach is executed. Suspicious characters swarm around Calista like mosquitoes on a sultry lowcountry evening: her certifiable mother, a fake aunt, her control-freak psychoanalyst, a private yoga instructor, her peculiar housekeeper, and an obsessed ex-husband. Liz digs in to find a motive for murder, but she’s besieged with distractions. Her ex has marriage and babies on his mind. Her too-sexy partner engages in a campaign of repeat seduction. Mamma needs help with Daddy’s devotion to bad habits. And a gang of wild hogs is running loose on Stella Maris.

With the heat index approaching triple digits, Liz races to uncover a diabolical murder plot in time to save not only Calista’s life, but also her own.
Review:
I picked up this book without having read the first, Lowcountry Boil, but that did not hinder my reading experience in the slightest! I’m a big fan of chick lit mysteries, and I had a lot of fun with the characters. The plot line with Calista – who looks like Marilyn Monroe and whose life seems to freakishly parallel to the late bombshell – was really intriguing. I liked that I was never quite sure who it was that was after Calista, and I loved when everything was revealed! I do want to pick up the first book simply because I think I would enjoy it, and I look forward to more!
4.5 stars
**Everyone who leaves a comment on the tour page will be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of Lowcountry Bombshell before October 7 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five bonus entries.**

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Blog Tour Sign Up: The Bitches of Brooklyn by Rosemary …

No zombies. No serial killers. No threat of global nuclear warfare. Just life, love, friendships, marriages, work, children, parents, laughs, tears and a fair amount of wine.

Are they really bitches? That depends who you ask…Rachel, Clare, Tina and Jane are four friends awaiting the arrival of a fifth at a secluded Cape Cod bungalow where they spend an all-girls weekend every year since reconnecting at a reunion. But the fifth woman doesn’t show.
Instead she sends a note that reads –
“I’ve run off with one of your men.”

Has she? Is it a prank? Do they run for the phone or try to enjoy the weekend without her? Fast, funny and filled with Harris’ trademark snappy dialogue you’ll recognize friends and maybe a little of yourself as the women are forced to reevaluate their friendships, their marriages and their memories.

Inspired by a classic Hollywood film, The Bitches of Brooklyn is for every woman who’s ever had a best friend and wondered…is she really??

Future Tour: Unscripted by Jayne Denker

Jayne will be on tour October 28-November 18 with her chick lit/contemporary romance novel Unscripted One of Hollywood’s hardest working women is about to discover there’s…

Book Review: Swimming Pool Summer by Rebecca Farnworth

Rebecca Farnworth’s story of new love, old love, friendships and new lives sets the stage for a perfect end of summer read. The story unfolds as three longtime girlfriends take a holiday to Greece.

Meet Victoria, or “Tor” as she’s known to her friends. Some may call her a ‘cougar’ because she landed sexy Ed in what appears to be a perfect relationship for both of them. Ed, 10 years her junior, seems to be the complete package. He gets along with everyone & is loved by all of her friends, and best of all, he’s head-over-heels in love with Tor. But when Tor unintentionally gets pregnant, she fears that their relationship will come to an end.

Leila seems to have the perfect life – she and her husband, Tom, are busy raising their 4 year old daughter Gracie. Their relationship seems odd to some – yin and yang. But they compliment each other so well, they’re a good balance and have a strong love for each other. But one mistake in her past has caused some discord in her marriage. Suddenly, she and Tom are short with each other, and things are stressed between them. Leila finds that her marriage is troubled, and Tom notices a difference, too. Is she willing to forgive herself for her past? And will her past allow her to put the pieces of an almost broken marriage back together?

Frankie has a beautiful, perfect, size 8 body, and she works hard to maintain it. And why wouldn’t she? Patrick, one of her best friends, told her she has an amazing body. Frankie harbors a secret, though. She’s been in love with Patrick since they shared a single kiss years ago. She can’t get over that kiss, and Patrick has no idea that she’s been in love with him since then. Fixated on Patrick, Frankie isn’t prepared for him to show up in Greece. The worst part? He isn’t alone.

Rebecca Farnworth’s “Swimming Pool Summer” brings Leila, Frankie, Tor, plus their significant others and a few uninvited guests together on a Greek island for holiday. Each woman harbors their own internal battles with each of their different relationships. Can they put their individual troubles aside and enjoy their final holiday as the group they are, or will jealousy and pride tear their friendships apart?

I liked this end-of-summer read. Emotions are real, relationships are challenged, and the plot / story is enjoyable. There were a few humorous parts that 30-40 something women will enjoy. If you’ve ever had a group of friends that were like family, you’ll enjoy this book. I’ll definitely look for more books by Rebecca Farnworth.

My Score: 4.5 Stars