On Tour: Next Year I’ll Be Perfect by Laura …
Laura will be on tour February 4-18 with her novel Next Year I’ll Be Perfect Sarah always thought her life was on track, that is…
Book Review: The Green Ticket by Samantha March
I was provided with a copy of THE GREEN TICKET by Samantha March in exchange for an honest review.
The story begins with Alex Abrams, college junior, who lands her dream job as a manager at a successful salon and spa. She is very eager and excited to have a real adult job that entails scheduling, conference calls, handling employee conflicts and massages … but she might be in over her head as she slowly realizes that her boss, Kevin Dohlman, might be her worst nightmare. A few weeks in she discovers that he is not only difficult to work for, but he is also quite the ladies man at work – but, he happens to be married to the other manager of the spa. So, what’s a gal to do? She tries to ignore it and move on because she really wants to keep the job, but it only worsens. And on top of trying to manage her school work, her own relationship with her new hottie of a boyfriend, her friendships and her own life, things become complicated. Juggling everything becomes quite a task and it is only a matter of time until everything comes toppling down on her, but will she spill the beans about Kevin first in order to save herself and everything else that she cares about? Or is she willing to risk it all to keep her dream job?
Obviously, I was very excited when Samantha asked me to read/review her second novel … and I couldn’t have loved it more. Yes, this book is definitely directed toward a much younger audience (think college age), but even though I am far past that time in my life (yikes! I’m almost 30!), I was definitely able to relate and find myself thinking back to my time in college. Samantha does an amazing job at creating real conflict and believable characters and relationships. From the get go I knew that Kevin was bad news and I was glad that Alex was mature enough to realize it. I also loved Harry from the get go. He was so charming and sweet and I think Samantha did such a great job at constructing such a strong love interest. Overall, this book is very entertaining and engaging. It grabs you from the early chapters and pulls you in until the very end. This is a great second novel from Samantha and I can’t wait to see what book #3 brings! I recommend you get your hands on it quick!
Rating: 5 stars
Blog Tour Sign Up: Flirting With Magick by Leigh Bennett
When a new-age remedy fixes Abby Williams’ career rut, the twenty-five year old figures a spell could heal her broken heart too…
Suddenly, she’s having hot sex with an even hotter musician, which might work as long as she doesn’t get in the way of his rock stardom. Her work colleague is flirty and fun, but could he be keeping something from her? And now, the guy who broke her heart wants to rekindle their relationship. Can she trust him enough to give it another shot?
So far, it seems Abby’s spell hasn’t worked. Or then again, perhaps it has?
On Tour: Confessions of an Alli Cat by Courtney Cole
Courtney will be on tour January 28-February 18 with her novel Confessions of an Alli Cat “You know what they say…a happy vagina is a…
Book Review: Love or Money? by Carrie Stone
I received a copy of Love or Money? by Carrie Stone in exchange for an honest review. Felicity Harroway is a successful and driven woman, but when her values are questioned and a wrench is thrown into her carefully thought-out life plans, she decides to give something new a try – an adventure. Felicity’s best friend and housewife is struggling with her own issues regarding her husband and his new secretive ways. Is her marriage falling apart while she is pregnant? Felicity’s mother tries to help both woman stay sane and find happiness, but she is searching for her own happily ever after, because it is never too late. And Felicity’s rediscovered friend Sylvia tries to make a relationship work with her celebrity boyfriend – but will one mistake cost her not only her relationship but her friendship with Felicity?
I enjoyed Love or Money? and each characters story. Felicity is definitely the leading lady, but the supporting characters had just as much going on and were entertaining to read about. At times I struggled with Sylvia’s story, and even thought maybe it wasn’t entirely necessary to the book, but it did add some drama. Felicity and Zara’s friendship had me scratching my head a few times when they seemed to be contradicting each other, but I enjoyed Zara’s story and was interested in how it would end. One thing that was a bit of let-down was Felicity’s new relationship that she gets into. I don’t want to give too much away, but I thought the title would really pose a question for her, and in the end it really didn’t, which was a bit of disappointment. It wrapped up too neat and tidy for me to really appreciate the journey. With that being said, I did still enjoy the book and the writing, just a few plot points weren’t for me.
3.5 stars
CLP Blog Tours Book Review: In Search of a Love …
Rachel Schurig is on tour with CLP Blog Tours and In Search of a Love Story. Emily Donovan would never be called a romantic, but with a string of romances that went south, her friends try to convince her to take a new approach to love. Mainly – get into romance. For Emily – a girl who doesn’t like rom coms or romance books – this is quite the challenge. But when she meets Greg and their relationship progresses, she wonders if perhaps her friends were on to something. But does Greg love Emily for who she really is – and does Emily really love him back?
I had a great time reading this chick lit book that was full of laughs, romance, and written with a lot of heart. Emily is such a likeable heroine and I was intrigued by her relationship with Greg. I can understand her confusion she had regarding him, and I was hooked into reading wondering how it was going to end. Her friends make up a fun supporting cast, and I’m really looking forward to reading the sequel!
4 stars
On Tour: In Search of a Love Story by Rachel …
Rachel will be on tour January 21-February 11 with her novel In Search of a Love Story Emily Donovan doesn’t have a romantic bone in…
Book Review: Nobody’s Damsel by E.M. Tippetts
I received a copy of Nobody’s Damsel by E.M. Tippetts in exchange for an honest review. I recently reviewed Someone Else’s Fairytale and really enjoyed the story, and I was looking forward to the follow-up on Chloe and Jason’s romance. I always hear that sequels aren’t supposed to be as good, but I thought this novel was even better than the first! It didn’t take me long at all to finish because I was so gripped by the tale and couldn’t put the book down until the end.
If you haven’t read the first book I really recommend it, because I want you to read Nobody’s Damsel and having the background information on Chloe and Jason will help immensely. The couple is now married, but Chloe is still having some difficulty adjusting to her role as wife of a Hollywood A-Lister. She doesn’t enjoy the paparazzi stalking her or the incessant rumors printed about her marriage, but she truly loves Jason and believes he loves her. Chloe has also taken on a job as a forensic scientist, something close to home for her after almost being murdered when she was younger.
The story weaves between Chloe’s work and the case that she is struggling on, and her home life and her struggles with the ever-present paparazzi and the undying rumor that Jason is cheating on her with his ex – and new costar. I was riveted from the never-ending action on the pages, and I found myself so entranced by the story that once while reading someone knocked on my door and I actually yelped. There is mystery, intrigue, romance, celebrity, scandal, death…all wrapped up in a truly impressive novel with a sweet cover. A favorite!
5 stars
Future Tour: Someone Else’s Fairytale by E.M. Tippetts
E.M. Tippetts will be on tour March 18-April 8 with her chick lit novel Someone Else’s Fairytale Jason Vanderholt, Hollywood’s hottest actor, falls head over…
