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Book Review: Playing Along by Rory Samantha Green
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Book Review: Playing Along by Rory Samantha Green

I received a copy of PLAYING ALONG by Rory Samantha Green in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:

Two Lives. Two Continents. One Song…

Then: George Bryce was an awkward, English schoolboy fantasizing about being in a band.

Now: George is frontman of Thesis, an overnight indie scene sensation. Intense, creative and self-deprecating, his childhood dreams have all been fulfilled – so why does George still feel so lost?

Then: Lexi Jacobs was a confident Californian high school cheerleader, planning her future marriage and a meaningful career.

Now: Lexi is searching for substance in a life full of mishaps. Cautious, bemused and rapidly losing the control she used to rely on, none of her teenage dreams have delivered and she’s left wondering, “What next?”

Follow George and Lexi as they navigate their days thousands of miles apart. Fly with them from London to LA and back again, as George copes with the dynamics of his tight knit band and loose knit family, while Lexi juggles her eccentric new boss, bored best friend and smother mother.

Even though there’s an ocean between them and their worlds couldn’t be further apart, George and Lexi are pulled together through music, and their paths appear determined to cross.

The question is – when?
Review

Goodness … it sure has been a while since I’ve enjoyed a book this much, I even stayed up late to finish it one night. As the summary states, this is a tale of two people from two different continents who eventually stumble onto one another’s path. I instantly felt a connection to Lexi and George and loved them from the get go. I really enjoyed the way that Rory crafted each of these characters and their story and I loved getting to know them in depth and I think that ultimately, I had a much stronger connection to both of them because of it. In the beginning, I really enjoyed reading about their “almost” meet-ups but then after a few too many, I was so anxious for them to meet up that I started to get worried that it would never happen. But, don’t fret because Rory definitely takes care of the reader and eventually gives you something even better. There are a few minor issues here and there but I think that the overall story makes up for them and then some. Overall, a very solid debut that I really enjoyed and I think that you will too .
Rating: 4.5/5

March 22, 2013
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Book Review: Cursed by Lynn Ricci
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Book Review: Cursed by Lynn Ricci

I received a copy of CURSED by Lynn Ricci in exchange for an honest review.

Summary

When Sarah Carter moves to Boston to escape her past she realizes there’s more than meets the eye with the landlord and her mysterious new best friend. What happened to the owner of this brownstone and what secrets lie within its walls and continue to torment? Witchcraft, curses and timeless love are not what Sarah expected to find, but as she learns more, she wonders is she actually running back to her past instead of from it?

Review

For a lack of better words, this is the first time that I am going to call a book cool. I had a really fun time when I was reading this book and for some bizarre reason, it felt like it was a story that would have everyone gathered around a campfire. There are a lot of spooky things going on but the book isn’t scary at all, which I liked because I am a huge wuss! I really enjoyed Sarah and thought that her interactions with the tortured landlord were oddly hilarious and although he gives off a very odd vibe, I found him to be sweet and noble and he definitely turned out to be my favorite character. This book is an odd combination of spooky folklore and an oddball fairy tale, but together they make the perfect combination. This is the second book by Lynn that I have read and I must admit that I liked it better than the first because it was so unique and original. I would highly recommend it.

Rating: 4.5/5

March 21, 2013
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Blog Tour Sign Up: Crime and Passion by Chantel Rhondeau
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Blog Tour Sign Up: Crime and Passion by Chantel Rhondeau

A decorated police officer, more intent on justice than following the letter of the law, lands in trouble when a schoolteacher finds a dead body on the beach.

Officer Donovan Andrews knows how to have a good time—ask any woman in town. But when it comes to men abusing their wives or children, Donovan takes it upon himself to make them regret it.

Madeline Scott is unlucky in love. All she wants is a quiet place to heal, away from cheating, womanizing men. However, her life is far from peaceful once she stumbles across the body and witnesses someone fleeing the scene.

Terror spreads in Pleasant View when the small community hears a killer is on the loose. All evidence points to Donovan, and he realizes someone is trying to frame him. When troubling suspicions from his past surface, even fellow officers believe he’s guilty. Madeline might be the only person who can clear his name, but first he has to win her trust.

The body count rises and no one is safe. The murderer makes it clear Madeline is next. Soon, Donovan’s whole world is focused on protecting her and keeping himself out of prison. The more time he spends with her, the harder it is to fight his growing attraction. Since she’s been burned by love, convincing Madeline he’s interested in something more than hot sex may prove harder than keeping her alive.

March 21, 2013
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Book Review: Gone with the Wedding by Laura Briggs
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Book Review: Gone with the Wedding by Laura Briggs

I received a copy of Gone with the Wedding by Laura Briggs in exchange for an honest review. When Amy Pontelle is offered to have a Southern Belle wedding courtesy of a popular magazine, she has to jump at the chance. She is engaged, of course, but she is also a romance writer who happens to love anything Gone with the Wind and can’t wait to be Scarlett for a day. But the weeks leading up to the wedding aren’t what Amy envision. Now she finds herself questioning everything surrounding her big day…including her groom.
Gone with the Wedding is another wedding book that I just couldn’t say no to. I loved the idea of a period wedding, and was practically salivating myself over the dress Amy gets to wear and the corsets and the hoop skirts – I love it! Poor Amy was just a mixed up girl. It was nice to see her finally start to question something that probably should have been questioned a lot earlier. It seemed that her and her fiancé had not much in common, nor did it seem that her friends and family really appreciated them together either. I did wonder how it got to the point of a wedding at times, but that’s all right. It still didn’t take away from me enjoying the journey along with Amy.
4 stars

March 21, 2013
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On Tour: When Girlfriends Step Up by Savannah Page
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On Tour: When Girlfriends Step Up by Savannah Page

Savannah will be on tour March 25-April 1 with her chick lit novel When Girlfriends Step Up A novel about love and support, and learning…

March 20, 2013
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Future Tour: After Math by Denise Grover Swank
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Future Tour: After Math by Denise Grover Swank

Denise will be on tour May 13-June 3 with her new adult novel After Math Scarlett Goodwin’s world is divided into Before and After. Before…

March 20, 2013
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Beauty Review: Ulta Eyeliner & Mascara
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Beauty Review: Ulta Eyeliner & Mascara

I have been buying my makeup lately from Ulta. It’s a giant store, they have good prices, and they have a reward program, which I love. I also get a coupon from them every month in the mail, so why not? On one of my last trips there they were having a buy one get one half off sale for Ulta beauty products. I grabbed a mascara and eyeliner, and decided to check them out.
The verdict? I like the eyeliner more, but it’s not up to par with the usual Maybelline that I try on. It wears off too quickly, and if I’m going out I have to put it in my clutch so I can reapply it after a few hours. The mascara I really wasn’t a fan of. I have since stopped using it, because I don’t notice anything. No length, no volume, nada. So I don’t think I’ll be picking up the Ulta brand anymore, even if they are having a great sale!

March 20, 2013
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Book Review: Prior Engagements by Sarah Goodwin
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Book Review: Prior Engagements by Sarah Goodwin

I received a copy of PRIOR ENGAGEMENTS by Sarah Goodwin in exchange for an honest review.

Prior Engagements begins with Annie, who isn’t really enjoying her time in the twenties as much as she expected. She was left at the alter by Stephen and is currently in the process of paying down the gargantuan mountain of debt leftover from the wedding that never happened. Then one day, she meets a man who is in need of a favor – to accompany him to the wedding of his ex. She decides on a whim to accompany him and then next thing she knows, she is getting married in Vegas to Dorian. But, that makes things complicated as she returns home and realizes that her best friend, who also happens to be her boss, has been working up the courage to pop the question himself. Will is not happy at all about the new discovery and wants nothing more than to get Dorian out of the way. Like I said, things are complicated and it gets worse as we are introduced to Dorian’s sister, his ex-bride and Annie’s dear old mother. Fun times ensue as some Annie tries to figure out just how her life ended up so complicated.

I really enjoyed PRIOR ENGAGEMENTS and thought that it was a really good read. At first I wasn’t quite too sure what to think about Annie but after a little hesitation on my part, I soon fell in love with her character. Sarah does an amazing job at crafting flawed characters who are also very realistic. On numerous occasions I felt that Annie and I would make great friends. I knew instantly that Stephen was a douche bag and ironically, am glad that she got left at the alter because she was so much better off without him. I must also admit that I was quite surprised when she married Dorian in Vegas … I definitely didn’t see that one coming. Overall though, this book is a really great read from a debut author. I think that if you are looking for a hilarious book with a lot of wit and heart, then this book is for you.

Rating: 4/5 stars

March 20, 2013
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You’re standing in what used to be a slaughterhouse-slash-meatpacking plant. Now, it’s an elegant but modern space with hardwood floors, hand-carved banisters, heavy curtains covering…

March 19, 2013
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