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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: The Legacy of the Key by S.L. Morgan
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Summary:

No matter where you are, facing your reality with passion and purpose will always lead down the path you were intended to go. Reece Bryant was able to pick up the pieces of her broken life after the sudden death of her father. Though emotionally draining, she found the courage to move on, which would have made her father proud. After finalizing the last of his estate, and returning to pursue her degree in medical school, she has never felt so confident. While making her way through this world on her own, she is suddenly confronted with the truth of her existence, and the reality of her future. It is when she encounters two alluring and mysterious men, that a series of extraordinary events takes place, putting Reece’s life in grave danger. With her life in the balance, Reece must blindly trust the two mysterious strangers; and when she does, she is brought into an enchanting world that is beyond her logical comprehension. This captivating land reveals new worlds and new dimensions to which her existence is paramount. But it is once she falls in love with the stunning Levi Oxley that everything will change, and Reece’s life will be in more danger than ever before. Forced to return to Earth and face a Council of Worlds, Reece discovers there is more to this enchanting dimension than she could have ever imagined. At a moment’s notice, even thru the fog of our denial, our journey can become crystal clear. And within the revelation, once our fear subsides, we can find contentment and purpose if we focus on the things that matter most. Trust—Courage—Love.

Review:

I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
The premise behind this novel is extremely unique. I found the idea of Earth acting as a hub for dimensional travel refreshing. Lovers of sci-fi who want something different than vampire/werewolf/angel/demon (Insert the creature of your fantasy.) will enjoy this one. I was concerned that the plot would be too “high-concept” science fiction for my taste, but to my relief, the science takes a backseat to the romance between Levi and Reece. S.L. Morgan also does a great job of explaining the inter-world travel. I wasn’t confused or frustrated by concepts too complicated to understand. I’m not a huge fan of alien, extraterrestrial literature, but I would classify this one as sci-fi romance, and Levi is completely delish!
I’ll admit that it took me several chapters to really get into the novel, and the descriptions of Pemdas were a little lengthy. However, once Reece and Levi begin to really interact, I enjoyed it much more; however, I’m not certain Ancient Guardians: Legacy of the Key can be classified as young adult. The protagonist is in her mid-twenties, and in most YA literature, the main characters are in their teens. The last half of the novel had a great deal more action than the first half, but you’ll be wishing for a few more chapters by the end. Also, the love scenes are PG, and it is easy to see Morgan’s love of Jane Austen as the novel very much reminded me of a Romantic (capital “R”) work.
3.5 Stars

August 1, 2013
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Future Tour: Lowcountry Bombshell by Susan M. Boyer
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Future Tour: Lowcountry Bombshell by Susan M. Boyer

Susan will be on tour September 16-October 7 with her chick lit novel Lowcountry Bombshell Liz Talbot thinks she s seen another ghost when she…

July 31, 2013
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Blog Tour Sign Up: Unscripted by Jayne Denker
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Blog Tour Sign Up: Unscripted by Jayne Denker

One of Hollywood’s hardest working women is about to discover there’s a lot more drama behind the camera than in front of it. . .
Faith “Freakin'” Sinclair probably shouldn’t have called her boss a perv. . .or grabbed his “privates.” But as creator of the hit dramedy Modern Women, she’d had enough of his sexist insults. Now she’s untouchable in the industry–not in a good way. The only way to redeem herself is to convince Alex, the wildly popular, wildly demanding former star of her show, to come back. But there’s one obstacle in her way–one very handsome, broad-shouldered obstacle. . .
Professor Mason Mitchell is head of the theater department where Alex is studying “real” acting. The only way he’ll let Faith anywhere near Alex is if she agrees to co-teach a class. It’s an offer she can’t refuse–and as it turns out, the professor just might end up teaching Faith that there’s more to life than work–and that real-life love scenes are way more fun than fake ones. .

July 31, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Promo and Excerpt: Front Page Fatality by LynDee Walker
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CLP Blog Tours Promo and Excerpt: Front Page Fatality by …

I’m excited to bring you an excerpt today from Front Page Fatality by LynDee Walker! Be sure to visit the tour page at CLP Blog…

July 31, 2013
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Book Review: Pastors’ Wives by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen
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Book Review: Pastors’ Wives by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen

I received a copy of Pastors’ Wives by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
What’s it like when the man you married is already married to God? asks Pastors’ Wives, an often surprising yet always emotionally true first novel set in a world most of us know only from the outside.

Lisa Takeuchi Cullen’s debut novel Pastors’ Wives follows three women whose lives converge and intertwine at a Southern evangelical megachurch. Ruthie follows her Wall Street husband from New York to Magnolia, a fictional suburb of Atlanta, when he hears a calling to serve at a megachurch called Greenleaf. Reeling from the death of her mother, Ruthie suffers a crisis of faith—in God, in her marriage, and in herself. Candace is Greenleaf’s “First Lady,” a force of nature who’ll stop at nothing to protect her church and her superstar husband. Ginger, married to Candace’s son, struggles to play dutiful wife and mother while burying her calamitous past. All their roads collide in one chaotic event that exposes their true selves. Inspired by Cullen’s reporting as a staff writer for Time magazine, Pastors’ Wives is a dramatic portrayal of the private lives of pastors’ wives, caught between the demands of faith, marriage, duty, and love.
Review:
Books revolving around religion can be tricky. Some to want to sway your opinions, bash other religions, and leave readers feeling negative once finished. I was glad I didn’t find Pastors’ Wives to be this way. Sure religion is talked about on every page and there is one religion that is in the forefront, but there is a lot more to this book than that. The three women that we follow are all on their own journey, and each story was interesting to read about. I felt myself connected with Ruthie the most, but all the women each had unique and intriguing traits that made this book easy to follow and hard to put down. I liked the realism that is brought between the pages, the emotional connection that I could make with the characters, and though I might know or follow religion, I found myself getting educated and enjoying the book throughout.
4 stars

July 31, 2013
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On Tour: Is This All There Is? by Patricia Mann
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On Tour: Is This All There Is? by Patricia Mann

Patricia will be on August 5-26 with her novel Is This All There Is? Beth Thomas has the perfect life. At thirty-five, she’s married to…

July 30, 2013
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GIVEAWAY: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir by Eliza Watson
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GIVEAWAY: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir by Eliza Watson

Event planner Samantha Hunter is prepared for a few challenges when escorting a group of good ole boy beer distributors to Paris, the city of…

July 30, 2013
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Book Review: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir by Eliza Watson
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Book Review: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir by Eliza …

I was lucky to be able to work on Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir by Eliza Watson during the editing stages, and I’m excited to bring you my review today! Let’s dive right in…
Summary:
Event planner Samantha Hunter is prepared for a few challenges when escorting a group of good ole boy beer distributors to Paris, the city of haute cuisine and fine wines. However, she doesn’t foresee being passed up for a promotion because she is too professional and doesn’t knock back beers with her clients. Her focus soon switches from landing the well-deserved promotion to finding her free-spirited sister, who lives in Paris and has disappeared, leaving behind family secrets to be uncovered. A sexy puppeteer helps Samantha search for clues to her sister’s whereabouts and teaches her to embrace her inner child. And a funeral-crashing psychic demonstrates the importance of living life to the fullest. It takes Samantha’s life spiraling out of control for her to finally get a life.
Review:
This book was great fun to read! The story starts off right away with a ton of intrigue, and it only gets better from there. I enjoyed the story between Samantha and her wild-child sister, and the other family issues (and secrets) they must work through. It was nice to Samantha as an independent woman with a career-mind, and her journey with her company was interesting – and frustrating at times – to read about. I loved the Paris setting, the mysterious hottie neighbor, and how fast-paced the book could move. One to read!
4 stars

July 30, 2013
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Book Review: MacRieve (Immortals After Dark #13) by Kresley Cole
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Book Review: MacRieve (Immortals After Dark #13) by Kresley Cole

Summary:
In this pulse-pounding Immortals After Dark tale, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole delves into the darkest mysteries and deepest passions of Clan MacRieve. . . .

A BEAST IN TORMENT

Uilleam MacRieve believed he’d laid to rest the ghosts of his boyhood. But when a brutal torture revives those ancient agonies and destroys his Lykae instinct, the proud Scot craves the oblivion of death. Until he finds her—a young human so full of spirit and courage that she pulls him back from the brink.

A BEAUTY IN CHAINS

Seized for the auction block, Chloe Todd is forced to enter a terrifying new world of monsters and lore as a bound slave. When offered up to creatures of the dark, she fears she won’t last the night. Until she’s claimed by him—a wicked immortal with heartbreaking eyes, whose touch sets her blood on fire.

A FULL MOON ON THE RISE

With enemies circling, MacRieve spirits Chloe away to the isolated Highland keep of his youth. But once he takes her to his bed, his sensual mate becomes something more than human, evoking his savage past and testing his sanity. On the cusp of the full moon, can he conquer his worst nightmare to save Chloe…from himself?

Review:
I have been a fan of Kresley Cole’s Immortal s After Dark series for years. In fact, IAD is the first adult, paranormal romance I ever read, and as with any series, it has had its ups and downs. MacRieve is most definitely the former; in fact, it might be the Mount Everest of ups! It’s been three years since Cole treated her fans to a Clan MacRieve novel, so my expectations for this one were very high, and much to Chloe’s and my delight, MacRieve delivers—over and over.
Uilleam, a.k.a. Will, MacRieve is as juicy as the other Lycae men in the series, and his tortured soul beckons females better than a shoe sale at Macy’s. He’s got that whole barely-contained, gonna-rip-your-clothes-off vibe, and Chloe is up for anything. I literally could not put this one down, stayed up all night to read much to my husband’s confusion.
Another great aspect of this installment is the lack of side stories. This one tells Will and Chloe’s story; that’s it. You don’t get annoying secondary plots that leave you skimming chapters to get back to the reason you purchased the novel. I was a little frustrated at times with Will’s inability to open up about his past, but hey, if we let that stop us, ladies, the human race would be on the brink of extinction!

So, send the kids to Grandma’s house, prop up your feet, and enjoy yet another sexy installment of IAD. By the way, ladies, Cole’s epilogue hints that the next novel might be another luscious Lycae, Will’s twin brother Munro. Write quickly, Kresley!
5 Sizzling Stars

July 29, 2013
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