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Blog Tour Sign Up: Everybody’s Got a Story by Heather Wardell
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Blog Tour Sign Up: Everybody’s Got a Story by …

Both personally and professionally, Alexa knows all too well the power of words. Two years after her boyfriend Christophe’s vicious attack, she’s still trying to see herself as more than simply ‘his victim’, still trying to figure out her own story.

After his trial, she moves from New York City to Toronto in an attempt to start over, but his words cling to her and even in a new country she can’t see how to move into relationships with the new people in her life while hiding the secret of Christophe’s worst offense.

She can’t hide that secret from her coworker Jake, though, because the news buff has recognized her from the coverage of the assault and trial and knows every word she can’t bring herself to say about her ordeal.

With Jake’s help, can Alexa reclaim her story and her life?

July 26, 2013
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On Tour: The Legacy of the Key by S.L. Morgan
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On Tour: The Legacy of the Key by S.L. …

SL Morgan will be on tour July 29-August 5 with her novel The Legacy of the Key Prepare to journey into a captivating new world…that…

July 26, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: When Girlfriends Chase Dreams by Savannah Page
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: When Girlfriends Chase Dreams by …

Savannah Page is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and When Girlfriends Chase Dreams
Summary:
A novel about chasing dreams, for better or worse, and living your love story.

Claire Linley is finally a bride! After nearly ten years with her college freshman sweetheart, Claire is going to become Mrs. Conner Whitley. She’s got her bridal magazines, is the biggest Martha Stewart fan, and subscribes to all the major wedding blogs. She’s been dreaming of this moment for years! How could planning her dream wedding be anything but perfect?

The easy-going and bubbly type, Claire will obviously have a blast planning, and with her fantastic group of girlfriends-made-bridesmaids she just can’t go wrong. Whether it’s wedding gown shopping, makeup trials, or cake-tasting, Claire’s friends are there in a pinch.

But how big does the pinch get? All Claire wants to do is get married, but at every turn something seems to go awry and she’s starting to lose it. How is a girl supposed to remain cool and collected when the pricey dream wedding planner isn’t turning out to be so dreamy? When DIY projects and the perfect venue are going up in smoke? How is Claire supposed to marry Conner when the special day that’s supposed to join them together, forever, is slowly tearing them apart?

This is the charming story about how sometimes the biggest events in life are defined by the smallest acts of kindness and love. It’s a love story about dreaming large, loving deeply, and, in the end, truly having the happiest day of your life, no matter what happens (or doesn’t). About what happens when girlfriends chase dreams.
Review:
I have been absolutely loving this series, and I was so excited to get to Claire’s story because…I am a future bride just like her! I knew this book would be amazing for me to read because of the timing, and it simply turned out to be one of my favorites of the year. I could relate so well to Claire’s journey – all the things going wrong and turning out different than she expected, along with all the stress that comes with planning a wedding. I felt like we were two peas in a pod all the way through, when I laughed, when I had tears in my eyes, and when I was so thrilled for her in the end that she got her happy ending – just not the way she might have expected it! This book also taught me a lot of really good lessons when it comes to planning my own wedding, the stress and headaches that I am now dealing with on a daily basis, and what it truly means to be a wife. I’m really excited for the next book and to keep reading about this group of girlfriends!
5 stars
Connect with Savannah!

Website/Blog: http://www.savannahpage.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/savannahpageauthor
Twitter: @Savannah_Page

Buy the Book!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/When-Girlfriends-Chase-Dreams-ebook/dp/B00BXQN8P4
BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-girlfriends-chase-dreams-savannah-page/1115851584?ean=2940016423326
Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/When-Girlfriends-Chase-Dreams/book-vW5C2kDxfky2eju0sdDrbw/page1.html?s=gtiZD02Wy0CGViiox-QR0Q&r=1
iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/book/when-girlfriends-chase-dreams/id666442923?l=en&mt=11

July 25, 2013
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Future Tour: Secrets of a Spiritual Guru by Tamara Lee Dorris
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Future Tour: Secrets of a Spiritual Guru by Tamara Lee …

Tamara will be on tour August 12-September 2 with her novel Secrets of a Spiritual Guru Meet Melissa Murphy: wine-drinking real estate agent who finds…

July 23, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene Paterka
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene …

Kathleen Irene Paterka is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Royal Secrets
Summary:

ROYAL SECRETS is the story of the Royal Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, and of Lily Lavender, whose family is distantly descended from the British royal family. Immersed in the regal world of weddings and romance, Lily grew up believing in brides, grooms and happily-ever-afters. It seemed her destiny and royal birthright to someday assume a position as wedding coordinator in their family-owned wedding chapel business. But when her mother Mimi’s third marriage eventually fails, Lily’s dreams of her own happily-ever-after quickly fade. She’s no longer interested in a life of assisting brides walk down the aisle into a life of disillusionment and possible divorce. Lily turns her back on The Royal Wedding Chapel and leaves Las Vegas to fashion a life of her own. Years later, Lily—now a single mom—discovers her teenage daughter has run off to Las Vegas, lured by Mimi to help run the chapel. Determined to save her daughter from the broken dreams of Sin City and the nonsensical world of which family fairy tales are made, Lily returns to Las Vegas. But nothing prepares Lily for the royal drama which awaits her… or the sins and secrets she stumbles across that threaten to close the chapel and ruin her family forever.
Review:
I have also read and reviewed Fatty Patty by this author, and I was looking forward to reading another book from her. Royal Secrets is a lot of fun and always kept me on my toes! There was a plot twist in there that through me completely off guard and made this really hard to put down. I loved the Las Vegas setting, I though the royal family plot point was great (and the timing works so well with the Royal Baby Countdown), and the characters had depth and were interesting to read about. I highly enjoyed this story, and I hope you will read it!
4.5 stars
*Everyone who leaves a comment on Kathleen’s tour page will be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of Royal Secrets before August 12 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five bonus entries.**

About Kathleen:
Kathleen Irene Paterka is the author of numerous women’s fiction novels which embrace universal themes of home, family life and love, including ROYAL SECRETS and the James Bay series (FATTY PATTY, HOME FIRES, LOTTO LUCY and FOR I HAVE SINNED). Kathleen is the resident staff writer for Castle Farms, a world renowned castle listed on the National Historic Register, and co-author of the non-fiction book FOR THE LOVE OF A CASTLE, published in 2012. Having lived and studied abroad, Kathleen’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Michigan University. She and her husband live in the beautiful north country of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Contact Kathleen:
Website: http://www.kathleenirenepaterka.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenIrenePaterka?ref=hl
ScribBLING Divas Blog: http://scribblingdivas.com/

Buy the book:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Secrets-ebook/dp/B00DG8736C/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/royal-secrets-kathleen-irene-paterka/1115696682?ean=2940016595221
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/325372

July 22, 2013
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On Tour: Front Page Fatality by LynDee Walker
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On Tour: Front Page Fatality by LynDee Walker

LynDee will be on tour July 22-August 6 with her novel Front Page Fatality Crime reporter Nichelle Clarke’s days can flip from macabre to comical…

July 19, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Untimed by Andy Gavin
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Untimed by Andy Gavin

Reviewer: Andrea Andy Gavin is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Untimed Summary: Charlie’s the kind of boy that no one notices. Hell,…

July 19, 2013
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On Tour: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene Paterka
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On Tour: Royal Secrets by Kathleen Irene Paterka

Kathleen will be on tour July 22-August 12 with her novel Royal Secrets ROYAL SECRETS is the story of the Royal Wedding Chapel in Las…

July 17, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Looming Murder by Carol Ann Martin
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Looming Murder by Carol Ann …

Carol Ann Martin is now on tour with Looming Murder and CLP Blog Tours
Summary:
Della Wright has come to peaceful and picturesque Briar Hollow, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, to realize her lifelong dream of owning a weaving studio. To promote her new business, Dream Weavers, Della is offering weaving workshops for all levels of ability. In her first class, she meets half a dozen of the town’s colorful characters, who seem as eager to gossip as to learn how to work a loom.

But when a shady local businessman is found murdered, Briar Hollow suddenly appears a lot less idyllic. And when one of her weaving students is suspected of the crime, Della can’t help getting entangled in the investigation—with some help from her criminologist friend, Matthew. But can she weave together clues as well as she weaves together yarn—and stop a killer from striking again?
Review:
I tend to enjoy cozy mysteries, and Looming Murder was no exception! The beginning started off just a tad slow for me, but it was easy to get into Della’s life and follow her story. Mysteries are fun for me and I like trying to figure out whodunit while enjoying the story. I thought Della was interesting to read about, especially when it came to her love life – and shoe choices! I loved that nod to chick lit 🙂 I also thought she was a strong heroine and someone who was independent, so more points for Della. Briar Hollow was a cute little community to immerse myself in, the supporting case was interesting to read about, and I recommend the book!
4 stars

July 16, 2013
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