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Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Blog Tour: Review + #Giveaway: Picture Perfect by Elisabeth Grace #Limelight

Picture Perfect by Elisabeth Grace
(Limelight #2)

Publication date: March 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

Being the daughter of a big-city mayor, twenty-one year old Skye Summers has giant shoes to fill in her first real job out of college. With the public spotlight on her family, and her dad’s expectations running high, she jumps at the chance to work side-by-side on an important project with her sexy new boss.

Playboy entrepreneur Landon Steele has built a successful entertainment PR firm and broken more than a few hearts along the way. He’s counting on his enthusiastic new assistant to help him expand his business into LA… until he discovers she’s a pampered rich girl who’s in the public spotlight as much as his famous clients. Still, he agrees to give her a chance, and soon the two are heating up the bedroom as well as the boardroom.

But when Skye’s ex-boyfriend threatens to reveal a dangerous secret from her past, her job, relationship with Landon, and her father’s career are suddenly all on the line. Will she be forced to leave Landon? Or will she pursue her heart, regardless of the cost?

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REVIEW

I really liked Skye when I met her in Rumor Has It and I was excited to read her story. I was a little surprised that she was so prim and proper (or seemed to be) because in the first book in the Limelight Series she came off as kinda being the opposite.

Either way, she was a great character and her story intrigued me. Of course, Mr Steele only added to this story’s hotness factor, and the sexual tension between these two characters has smoking. Their relationship started off with a bang – well, almost – but once the realization hit that they’d be working together things simmered down a bit, only to grow into something so much more than it might have been had they done any more the night they’d first met.

One thing that really stands out when reading Grace’s work is the positivity and strong message she delivers with each story. And of course I agree, no man (or for that matter woman) should ever lay a hand on their partner in violence. It is not acceptable.

This book wasn’t quite as exciting as the first book in this series, but I did enjoy watching Skye and Landon’s love blossom and bloom. They were both passionate about the things that really mattered to them and although certain occurrences could have been handled differently, I liked how real this couple felt. This was an enjoyable and entertaining read.

Read my REVIEW of RUMOR HAS IT (Limelight #1)!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I have a soft spot for romance novels with happily ever afters and a hot spot for alpha males! I currently live outside Toronto, Canada with my hubby and two small children. Life is busy, but never to busy for a good story and to share my love of reading and writing with others.

My debut New Adult Contemporary Romance, Rumor Has It, releases December 6, 2013.

For more of the lowdown on me feel free to visit my author website at http://www.Elisabeth-Grace.com

Author Links:

Website: http://www.Elisabeth-Grace.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/1elisabethgrace

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elisabeth-Grace-Author/637982532897100

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7276641.Elisabeth_Grace

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Review: Rumor Has It by Elisabeth Grace #Limelight

Rumor Has It by Elisabeth Grace

(Limelight #1)

All publicity is good publicity, right? Unless you’re recent college grad Ellie Wagner and an embarrassing video of you and your boyfriend goes viral. Every man in your life abandons you, but who knew a one-minute clip of your latest doomed relationship would brand you a slut, prevent you from getting your perfect job, and force you to keep doing the one thing you swore you’d never do again…live with your mother.

But staying with mom and her latest boy-toy (is this husband number four or five?) until your life turns around might not be all bad. Especially when you fall – literally – at the feet of a sexy, green-eyed stranger who offers you freedom and a life of luxury on a gold-rimmed platter.

There’s only one little problem – the man of your dreams is none other than Mason Nash, the latest hip-hop star busting up the music charts. Fame and fortune are his calling cards and he’s vying to steal the show on a new reality TV series that will catapult him into mainstream stardom. Hello spotlight.

The man behind the famous persona is perfect for Ellie in every way, but can she overcome the ugly pitfalls that come with Mason's celebrity status? Or will she be forced to choose between the man she loves and the independent life she longs for? After all, fame and fortune aren’t always what they seem and not all publicity is good publicity…

***Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.***

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REVIEW

Every time I think of this book I have an AWWWW moment! Ellie and Mason are so perfect together and I instantly fell in love with them - as individuals and as a couple.

I think I would have ran as far and as fast as I could from that house had my introduction to a gorgeous man gone down the way it had for Ellie, or perhaps I would have feigned a serious head injury or pretended to have blacked out just so I wouldn't have to face the embarrassment, but it did make for a hilarious icebreaker.

The chemistry was off the charts with these to amazing people and I rooted for them from start to finish. This story was funny, endearing and filled with some seriously smoking intimate moments. Ellie and Mason were two very different people but with so many similarities that together they just made sense. Of course, Mason's life threw a wrench into things on more than one occasion but I was glad they were able to work through things together, until the final catastrophe that almost tore them apart.

Ellie seemed to grow so much as a person as the story developed. It was great that she was able to open up to Mason, and in return he was able to do the same with her. It also showed just how much she loved him when she let go of some of her insecurities and hang ups to be with him, accepting the fact that dating a famous hip-hop star would mean she'd be in the spotlight. She also seemed to gain some of her confidence and power back, and her anti-bullying, empowering video kicked ass.

This story had it's bleak, dark and heartbreaking moments, but it held so many positive messages that it wasn't difficult getting excited about it. I loved every second of it!

Check out my REVIEW for PICTURE PERFECT, the second book in the Limelight Series.

Follow the PICTURE PERFECT Blog Tour HERE!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author Links:

Website: http://www.Elisabeth-Grace.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/1elisabethgrace

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elisabeth-Grace-Author/637982532897100

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7276641.Elisabeth_Grace

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Release Day Launch: Picture Perfect by Alessandra Thomas (Review & Giveaway)

Hello, Therians!

Happy Book Birthday to Alessandra Thomas and Picture Perfect!!

Check out my review below, and don't miss out on the chance to win a copy of this amazing book!

SYNOPSIS

Fashion design major Cat Mitchell has a closet full of gorgeous clothes - and not a single thing fits. After two years of runway modeling for easy cash, an accident shattered her lower leg bone and her self-esteem in just one swift fall. Ten months of no exercise, prescription steroids, comfort eating and yoga pants meant returning to campus as a size twelve instead of her former size two. When her gorgeous long-time friend with benefits sees her for the first time after her accident and snubs her in front of all her friends, Cat’s self-image hits rock bottom. Her sorority sisters all insist that she looks gorgeous, but all Cat sees is the roll of her stomach when she sits down, or the dimpling at the back of her thighs that wasn't there last year. Cat’s therapist prescribes something radical to stop the downward spiral - nude modeling for a nearby college's human form drawing classes. When Cat faces her fears and bares it all for the class, she realizes that she's posing naked in front the most gorgeous, buffest guy she's ever seen in her life. He asks her out after the class, and after one steamy night together, Cat's absolutely smitten.

Nate’s pretty close to perfect – he takes Cat rock climbing when he discovers that it makes her feel strong and becomes a great chef after he learns that the perfect pesto sauce makes her swoon. Cat starts to feel like her old self again - confident and beautiful - as long as Nate's around. Even when he discourages her from entering the Real Woman Project, a design competition for plus-sized apparel, she reasons that he's just trying to prevent old body image wounds from splitting wide open again. But when Cat goes home with Nate for Thanksgiving, she discovers something shocking from his recent past that proves that he hasn’t always been so encouraging of women of all shapes and sizes. Cat has no idea what to think, but she does know one thing - this might destroy their relationship before it's even had a chance to get off the ground.

Before Cat can figure out whether the real Nate is the sensitive, adoring guy she fell in love with, or an undercover asshole, she'll have to finally feel comfortable in her own skin - even if it means leaving him forever.

REVIEW

I absolutely loved this book!

It spoke to me on such a personal level because I recognized myself in Cat. Anyone who has had some kind of insecurity or body issue will connect with this story and its characters.

Firstly, Joey is the best friend anyone could ask for. She needs to be cloned and given to every woman on this planet as a Christmas gift!

I loved that Cat was a real woman. She was stick thin before, but after a terrible accident, she'd put on weight and her entire world seemed to fall apart. But this was mostly due to Cat's belief that outer beauty held more value than inner beauty.

Okay, so it wasn't all Cat's fault. Unfortunately, society has made most people believe that if you don't fit a certain standard you're not good enough, and this was displayed throughout this book.

There were a few comedic moments that made me snicker but, had I been in Cat's shoes, I'd definitely be feeling the same way. I think, every woman, whether thin, fat, tall, or short, has had a moment when they didn't feel comfortable in their body. And most everyone has been through that dreaded moment of having to be naked in front of their new partner for the first time. Wondering if he'll notice the dimples on your thighs or that your stomach isn't as toned and flab-free as your flattering clothing had suggested. It is definitely a cringe worthy moment!!

Nate was such a fantastic guy. Although I did have an inkling that his past was a little shady, he was just too gorgeous and understanding. I guess every girl wants to believe that their guy loves them, even with the extra baggage they're carrying around, so it was easy to see why Cat was so infatuated. Nate even put up with her mini freak outs.

When Cat uncovers Nate's past discrepancies and runs out, I was "Hell, yeah! You go girl!" but I also wanted to slap her and tell her to confront him before running out on him. After all, he seemed so genuine, there had to be a good explanation.

Nate's introduction for Project Real Woman was moving and tugged at my heart-strings. But I was also glad that Cat had finally realized that she was a powerful, beautiful woman, who was able to stand on her own two feet. With a strong message delivered in her presentation, she no longer needed the approval of anyone to tell her she was good enough.

Cat and Nate's love story is beautiful, but this book was so much more than just a romance novel. It was a wonderful story about the courage to face the world, even after it knocks you down, and to love and accept yourself no matter what size you are. Because the only person who can hold you back from living a full and happy life is yourself.

Only you can deem yourself worthy, strong and deserving.

It gets a well deserved...

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alessandra Thomas is a New Adult writer who swears she was in her twenties yesterday. Since she's not, she spends her time looking back on her college years fondly, and writing sexy stories about guys and
girls falling in love and really living life for the first time. When she's not writing, you can find her with a spoonful of ice cream in one hand and the newest New Adult release in the other.

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