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Thursday, 9 April 2015

Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway: The Snapped Series by Ketley Allison #SNAPPED




Snapped Series by Ketley Allison
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance




“We have someone who saw you struggling with the deceased before using that knife. Your best friend, and our eye witness.”

In nine weeks Charlie Miller’s life goes from high-rolling perfection to a crypt of sin. All it takes is one night, one blade, and her boyfriend, best friend and new friends all either end up as suspects or dead.

Nate Westcott, a pierced, tattooed, charismatic lawyer, is a man she can’t have—but a seductive danger she can’t ignore. He’s cocky, infuriating, brilliant and wrong, yet he makes her question whether she really is the good girl she wants to be or more like the selfish killer everyone thinks she is.

And her body wants him in ways she’s not supposed to crave.

As the weeks close in, cracks start forming in her everyday world of pro football golden boys, law school domination and New York City nightlife. Everyone she cares about is at risk because one of them doesn’t love Charlie back. In fact, they want her out of the way. Disposed of. Set up.

One more step, and all Charlie has to do is fall through.

Week 1 starts now.

WHO WILL SNAP?

Snapped is Ketley’s New Adult Contemporary series with all the romance you’d expect, but the killer—and lovers—that you don’t.








Famous boyfriend, penthouse on Park Avenue, full scholarship and best friend along for the ride?

Awesome.

A smartass drummer boy, dark obsession and a hint of betrayal?

Unexpected.

Murder?

Inevitable.

Charlie Miller’s life in New York City is just getting started.




Charlie's first love is perfect. He's kindhearted, the sex is great, and he only wants her despite the spotlight that brings him fame. Her life is wonderful, filled with purpose and cushioned by the man of her dreams.

Something is wrong here.

Her instincts are kicking in, telling her that Slade isn't the man she thinks he is, but her heart is at war. She loves him, despite the attraction that sparks between her and Nate, the lonely, magnetic man who has popped into her life solely to piss her off. Slade loves her, despite the bright cameras and hot women and the ongoing pressure to succeed.

Doesn't he love her?

Slade's getting closer to Charlie's new friend, a girl who blushes in his presence and changes face as soon as he leaves. Reagan seems sweet and everyone tells Charlie she's adorable, cute...innocent as an angel. But Charlie's starting to see her differently. Problem is, no one believes her.

Simple jealousy, or a warning of what's to come?

Someone's plotting a murder, and its execution hinges on Charlie's choice. If she turns the wrong way, ignores the right signals, and chooses the wrong man, well...

The ultimate sin will result.
  





Sometimes your first love doesn’t equal your true love.

Jason Sladerman is Charlie’s one. For him, she would adjust to a new city, deal with sudden fame and fandom, and change her life. But never did she think she’d have to tolerate sudden obsession.

Yet that is what Reagan Wescott feels for Charlie’s man. She infiltrated Charlie’s life, made her believe in their friendship, but only to get closer to Slade. Charlie knows, and is finally starting to trust her instincts, that Reagan is manic over him, stalking him, sick over him.

Until the email.

Now Charlie doesn’t know who’s true and who’s false, who loves her and who hates her. Her one true friend, Lara, is too preoccupied with her own love life to notice Charlie’s faltering. Slade’s too involved in proving his innocence to notice the danger. Reagan doesn’t care about anyone but Slade and will do anything to get to him. And Nate wants Charlie so much he turns a blind eye to everything but her.

Their misguided dreams are their greatest mistake. Murder’s on the horizon, and while everyone holds on tight to their sacred wishes, someone uses that chance to sneak by.

And kill.

In Ketley Allison’s fourth installment of the Snapped Novella Series, the question is no longer who will snap, but who did.
  




“I saw it in his eyes.” I crossed my arms. “They’re going after me. I seriously think I’m their top suspect. Didn’t you see the way they looked at me just now? And the questions. It’s because of the fight. I should’ve called the police!” Fingers tangled in my hair, I strode back and forth. “Why didn’t I press charges when I could? How could I have listened to
you over something like that? And who in God’s name killed? Because it wasn’t me!” I smashed my pointer finger into my chest. “It wasn't me!”

The police have their prime suspect. More importantly, they have motive.

SACRED had you reeling, but SUSPECT will have you desperate to figure out the ultimate truth.

Who snapped?
  






“So that’s it? You just never want to see me anymore?”

I want to see you every day. “We can still call each other. I want to help you find answers, I’ll never stop with that. To absolve not only me, but you, too. But that means we have to focus on what’s important, and it’s not this.” I stumbled back when he moved closer still.

“Charlie.”

“Not this,” I repeated.


Truth cannot conquer lies. It can’t prove Charlie’s innocence. It sure as hell doesn’t prevent the police from closing in. With clues that are leading straight to her, the only thing Charlie knows for sure is that no one is without their own sins—including the man she cares about the most.

Will love turn out to be the ultimate distraction? Or will it be the one weapon to shatter perceptions and spare Charlie’s life?


There is only one novella left. This is sixth installment of Ketley Allison’s seven-part new adult romantic suspense series. Can you get to the killer before Charlie does?





The final installment of the Snapped Series has arrived. This series is complete!

Charlie's time has come to make a final, terrible decision. Caught between the true killer and her impending arrest, it's up to her to avoid punishment. She must stand up for what she believes, and in doing so become a traitor to the one who loves her the most.

It is the only way for Charlie to survive...the only way she can stay innocent.

Start at the beginning. Question them all.



REVIEW

This series blew me away!!

I was hooked from the word go and Allison reeled me in page by page, through a maelstrom of emotions that left me breathless and my heart in tatters. I've never had a book play me as much as this series did, and my mind was constantly on overdrive. With exciting plot twists, multi-layered characters, and a plethora of heartache it was a dark and twisted web of lies, deceit, and murder.

SNAPPED

The first book was a great start to the series. With an opening chapter that instantly had me on the edge of my seat (where I stayed throughout all seven novellas), I was intrigued and so many questions danced around in my mind. Whom? What? How? 

This book was also a great introduction to the key players in this murder mystery and as each new character entered the story so my mind wandered to different scenarios and suspicions. 

I absolutely loved Charlie and Slade. They were the perfect couple and even though I noticed a few cracks starting to show in their foundation, I had hope that they'd make it through anything, stronger than before.


SHADE

Okay, so this is when things started to tip off their axis, and one SWF's crazy started to show. It was subtle but there, and quite creepy. I really enjoyed how Allison didn't divulge too much but gave her reader enough to spark doubt and suspicion, and I was on the alert the entire way through, looking for little hints for how things got to where they were in the first chapter of SNAPPED. 

The strain of the limelight also started to shine a light on those cracks I spoke about earlier, but I still held onto my hope. It was terrible that Charlie was the one being brutalized by the media, and adding Nate to the picture only twisted things up more, igniting a flame that could very easily see Team Char&Slade4Eva burn to the ground in a pile of ash.

SIN

OMG! Okay, this book nearly killed me.

It spoke to me on an entirely different level and by the end of this story I was so distraught I cried like a baby. I felt every single one of Charlie's emotions. Her anger, pain, confusion, heartbreak.

I wasn't a huge fan of Nate's - don't get me wrong, a sexy, tatted musician is smoking, but I was just so completely taken by Slade already. However, by the end of this book I started to question my taste in men. Nate may not have said all the right things, but he wasn't a scumbag. The worst of all, I still had hope that Charlie and Slade would make it over this obstacle, and I still liked Slade!!!

The final five words of this book will haunt me forever. I still get goosebumps and my stomach turns when I think of them. It was at this point that I was ready to commit murder!

SACRED

By now it was certain that everyone was on edge and on their way to losing their minds a little. Boy, oh boy, if only they knew what lay in wait for them!!!

I was kinda relieved that things settled down for a bit, but as they say "The calm before the storm." And it was a hurricane! Things were far from perfect between Char and Slade, but they proved that their love was strong and although tested beyond measure it would survive. Until Reagan jumped on the crazy train again (at this point I think she was actually behind the wheel). It was in this book that things really took a dark turn and no one's lives would ever be the same again. Toward the latter half of the story, things were said and once again my suspicions were raised, but I went with the flow, waiting for the story to unfold and give me all the answers I was looking for.

This novella was heartrending and emotional, but for so many other reasons. It was a tragic end to a situation that got out of hand, and would forever change the lives of those involved.

SUSPECT

Even if this book hadn't been from Charlie's POV, I still would never have looked at her as the number one suspect. EVERYTHING pointed at her and it was just too obvious. But this was where the fun really began, and the psychological drama was revved up as the players in the game each came under the spotlight. 

It was exciting to see how each character handled this shocking turn of events and to watch as relationships and friendships were pushed to breaking point. It was also a little sad. I've come to really love and enjoy these characters, and I hated to see them so miserable. Especially Charlie. She'd had the worst time since moving to New York and I wondered when she'd finally catch a break. 

SURRENDER

As things heated up in the race to catch a killer, so they did in Charlie's life. There was still all the murder drama, but as Charlie tried to piece together the events that led up to that one tragic night, so new revelations were made, some that broke my heart for her all over again and had me hating a certain quarterback. She fell further and further into a pit of despair and loneliness. I was glad that Nate was there for her though, but that came with its own set of complications. Especially with Lara around.

I did see a light at the end of the tunnel and I was hoping it would lead to a little sunshine in Charlie's dreary existence.

STAY

The culmination of all the heartache and pain came with a brilliant twist that highlighted the ultimate betrayal. This is when the real lies and deception reared their ugly heads, and once again Charlie seemed to be losing a part of herself. It may have been her saving grace, but it was a bittersweet moment that stole so much from her but made her stronger at the same time.

This was a stunning conclusion to a mind-blowing story that kept me enthralled from start to finish.





Giveaway


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-- 4 MAC red lipsticks and 3 ebook giveaways of the entire series

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Ketley Allison began her career by writing books as birthday presents for her friends (with her friend as the main character and opposite a super sexy lead, of course) before ending it in order to walk down a path she thought she was supposed to follow.

The writing bug never left her–and, in fact, would often bleed into the official papers she was supposed to write–so now Ketley’s putting down her suit and finally following her dream. While her friends are no longer the stars of her books, she still throws in bits and pieces of them into each and every one of her characters.

As a result, her books tend to focus a lot on friendships as well as love, because let’s be honest, friends are what really get you through–especially when your epic love turns into epic heartbreak.

Learn more about Ketley by visiting her website at
www.ketleyallison.com

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Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Book Blitz: Surrender by Rhiannon Paille










Title: Surrender
Series: The Ferryman + The Flame #1
Author: Rhiannon Paille
Published: October 2nd, 2012 by Createspace


 
How far would you go to save everything you ever loved?
Kaliel was warned about her love for the Ferryman. One day he will marry the land and leave Avristar forever. She doesn't listen, and because of what she is-- a Flame-- one of nine apocalyptic weapons, she sparks a war. In a desperate attempt to save her home and her love, Kaliel tries to awaken Avred, not knowing she may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
 
 
 
     

Friday, 2 May 2014

Review + #Giveaway: Surrender by Melody Anne




Title: Surrender
Series: Surrender #1
Author: Melody Anne
Publication Date: March 29, 2013
 
 
Raffaello (Rafe) Palazzo takes what he wants with no regrets. Arianna (Ari) Lynn Harlow has led a charmed life until tragedy strikes her family. He’s looking for a no-emotions attached mistress, she’s looking for redemption.

They are not a pair that should ever work, but undeniable attraction and devastating tragedies bring them together in the city by the bay where he fights to keep their relationship nothing more than an enjoyable way to meet his needs, and she battles to not lose herself in him. Spending time with Ari starts cracking the hard shell that Rafe has built around his heart, but he denies the affect she has on him until it’s too late to stop the inevitable conclusion that their relationship is headed for.

Rafe once believed in happily ever after, coming from a large Italian family. He’s got the Midas touch, since every endeavor he tries turns to gold. That all ends when his wife walks out the door and leaves him blindsided. His devastation quickly turns to steel when he decides no woman will fool him again. From that point on he treats relationships as nothing more than business transactions where both party’s come out mutually benefited.

Just when Ari has sunk to the lowest she’s ever been she finds an ad in the paper announcing a job that’s too good to be true. It turns out she’s right. She makes it through the intense rounds of interviews only to find out the job is for a mistress to the powerful Rafe Palazzo, owner of Palazzo Enterprises. Rafe gives her a day to think about whether she wants the position or not, and she’s sent on her way, only to find out her mother’s near-terminal position has taken a turn for the worse. Her mom’s only in the hospital because Ari messed up, and her mother’s the one who paid the price. Is Rafe her savior, or will he take her with him straight to the depths of hell?
 
 
REVIEW

When I started reading this book I thought it was going to be another billionaire bad boy seeks naïve girl for kinky sex story. And, although it was pretty much that, it was so very different.

Firstly, Rafe was quite complex - a loving man who'd simply had his heart stomped on and therefore decided noncommittal sex was the way to go. But he was a very sweet and loving person, one just had to see his interactions with his family to know this. And even though he pretended he wanted nothing more than meaningless sex with Ari, his thoughts and feelings projected something else altogether; it was just a matter of how long he was going to keep telling himself she felt and wanted nothing more. Unfortunately, he was quite stubborn, so it could take a while.

Ari was a sweet girl with so much wrongness in her life. She just never seemed to catch a break. Guilt-stricken over her mother's coma and then the news of the life or death op that she couldn't afford, my heart went out to her. I was her cheerleader, though, and I couldn't help doing cartwheels every time she told Mr. Powerful (or as she might have put it, Demon Spawn) NO!! Even if all the nos in the world made no difference.

Their relationship, if I may call it that, was filled with fire and passion, and each time Ari resisted, so Rafe pursued making it was a fantastic game of cat and mouse. I loved the build up and I was totally enthralled, waiting to see if she'd finally give in. But it seems Anne likes playing games with her readers as much as she loves playing games with her characters, because that ending made me want to scream!! I was so ready for the big finale, for Rafe and Ari to fly off into the sunset and then WHAM, the final twist in this story and those evil words...THE END!!

I am really looking forward to reading the next chapter in Ari and Rafe's lives. Will she surrender to him, or will he finally submit to his feelings and make Ari more than just a business deal?? I cannot wait to find out!
 
 
 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
 
Melody Anne is the author of the popular series, Billionaire Bachelors, and Baby for the Billionaire. She also has a Young Adult Series out; Midnight Fire and Midnight Moon - Rise of the Dark Angel. She's been writing for years and published in 2011. She hold a bachelors degree in business, so she loves to write about strong, powerful, businessmen.

When Melody isn't writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She lives in a small town that she loves, and is involved in many community projects.
See Melody's Website at: www.melodyanne.com. She makes it a point to respond to all her fans. You can also join her on facebook at: www.facebook.com/authormelodyanne, or at twitter: @authmelodyanne.
 
 
 
 
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Monday, 14 October 2013

Review, Playlists + #Giveaway: Surrender & Lantern & Poison by Rhiannon Paille








Title: Surrender

Series: The Ferryman + The Flame #1

Author: Rhiannon Paille

Published: October 2nd, 2012 by Createspace

How far would you go to save everything you ever loved?
Kaliel was warned about her love for the Ferryman. One day he will marry the land and leave Avristar forever. She doesn't listen, and because of what she is-- a Flame-- one of nine apocalyptic weapons, she sparks a war. In a desperate attempt to save her home and her love, Kaliel tries to awaken Avred, not knowing she may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.



 
 
PLAYLIST

Can you share the playlist you listened to while writing ‘Surrender’ with us?

Once again we’re really digging deep because Surrender was finished in 2009, then rewritten once in 2010, and again in 2011 and was then edited a lot and in 2012 I added some deleted scenes, illustrations, a map, and an alternate ending (for fun)

1. Caught Myself - Paramore

I listened to this song on repeat while finishing the first draft of the last part of Surrender. I’m always about the lyrics and the cadence of a song, this one had what I needed to finish the book.

2. Setting Sun - Eskimo Joe

Again, I was looking for songs at the time that could help me plow into the emotions of my characters. So this song was great for that.

3. My Number - Tegan and Sara

All time favorite Indie Rock Duo. I love their older stuff because of how raw and original it was.

4. Satellite Heart - Anya Marina

I suppose the whole Twilight Soundtrack was being played around this time but the songs on this soundtrack were amazing because of the Indie Rock quality to them and the fact that the movie was considered an Indie Film so really just a great time for this to come out for me.

5. Holy Toledo - Crystal Bowersox


I loved this girl when she was on American Idol because damn could she sing. So of course I downloaded her songs and made constant patronage to them while writing.







REVIEW
 

There’s something very magical about epic fantasies. I love being whisked away to a new world with exciting characters, and Paille drew me in to her story of forbidden love, magic, mystery and chaos, with strong writing, an intriguing plotline and characters I really cared about.
 


I loved the shift of POV between Kaliel and Krishani. They were each on their own journey to discover their destiny according to The Great Oak’s parable, but along the way they discovered each other and, along with a love that blossomed, the fulfillment of a prophecy began even before they knew their importance in the fight to save Avristar.
 


This story was well paced and a real pleasure to read. Fantasy fans will be enthralled from start to finish. I know I was and I cannot wait to continue of the journey of The Ferryman & The Flame. Will their love be enough, will they survive the evil that tore them apart in this book, and will the prophecy be fulfilled once and for all?  These are the questions that burn in my mind, and I’m looking forward to finding the answers as this exciting series continues.
  
 
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Title: Lantern & Poison

Series: The Ferryman + The Flame #1.5

Author: Rhiannon Paille

Published: December 11th, 2012


This is SURRENDER from the villain's POV.

Hadwen is no more. The Daed have no choice but to travel to Avrigost to awaken Crestaos. They're thrown into a whirlwind quest for the Flames, not knowing how ruthless and sadistic Crestaos can be.



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PLAYLIST

Can you share the playlist you listened to while writing ‘Lantern & Poison’ with us?

Lantern & Poison was written around the same time as Surrender, then was extracted from the original novel and so trying to come up with a playlist for this novella alone is really hard! I’m flipping through songs I used to listen to around 2006 - 2009 when it was written and here’s what I got!

1. Spesso Sprofondo by Emma Shapplin

Emma Shapplin’s entire Greatest Hits Album was something I was listening to a lot during this time. The haunting vocals, the dark tones to the music really pulled me in.

2. Gamen by Garmarna

One of the classic Celtic bands out there and if you haven’t heard this song you need to. I found this song in high school when our modern dance teacher played it in class. Years later I managed to find the song again, so it was definitely inspiration for me.

3. Heavy in your arms - Florence and the Machine

The first Florence Welch song I fell in love with. I have since listened to alot of Florence for inspiration.




 
REVIEW
   
It was great to get to read the story of Surrender from the villain’s POV. Paille paints a vivid picture of just how evil Crestaos is, and even though the Daed warriors depicted in this story bend to his will, there is obviously a divide in their group and I’m intrigued to see how this develops, and how it will affect the future plans of their wicked leader.
 


It was something else to experience the cruelty and torture the Flames were subjected to and only through this story can one truly understand the pain Kaliel felt when faced with the death of these Flames.
 


Paille does a great job of tying together the events of Surrender and Lantern & Poison, giving her readers the special privilege of seeing the story from both sides. It was exciting and looking forward to the rest of this series.
 
 
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rhiannon is an up and coming Indie Author that writes Young Adult Fantasy books and some non fiction. She has a PhD in Metaphysical Science and Parapsychology. When she’s not writing books she’s reading minds, singing karaoke, burning dinner and sipping iced cappuccino despite her allergy to coffee. Some day she’d like to own a unicorn—as long as it doesn’t eat her. She's sold over 25,000 copies of her books worldwide.

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Other books in The Ferryman & The Flame Series





Title: Skeleton & Dust

Series: The Ferryman + The Flame #0.5

Author: Rhiannon Paille

Expected Publication: October 1st, 2013

 
In the First Era, before Kaliel and Krishani fell in love, Tor runs. He escapes the Land of Kings and the tyrannical Valtanyana. In the depths of Tempia he forges weapons-- The Flames-- strong enough to oppose the Kings he betrayed.

Aria, The Amethyst Flame, cannot touch the living or the dead and her kin are silent ghosts. Hidden in a cairn deep in the haunted forest, Aria becomes obsessed with the Ferryman, the only boy who can feel her touch.

Before Aria knows it, The Flames, The Ferryman and Tor are swept up in the first war against the Valtanyana.





 
Title: Justice

Series: The Ferryman + The Flame #2

Author: Rhiannon Paille

Published: April 2nd, 2013

How far would you go to destroy yourself?
Krishani always knew he would have to go to the Lands of Men, but he never thought it would be like this. Enemies everywhere, an ancestor he can't respect, elders he can't trust, a curse he can't stop and friends he can't help but hate. Desperate to end the pain, he sets out on a quest to find the other Flames and face the enemy that took everything from him.









Title: Blood & Gold

Series: The Ferryman + The Flame #2.5

Author: Rhiannon Paille

Published: January 31st, 2013
 
This is JUSTICE from the villain's POV.

The Daed are pawns to one of the most powerful members of the Valtanyana. Crestaos is insane, his hunger for the Flames insatiable. The closer the Daed get to achieving his goal, the more expendable they become.










Title: Vulture

Series: The Ferryman + The Flame #3

Author: Rhiannon Paille

Published: June 18th, 2013
How far would you go to betray everything you've ever known?
Kaliel didn't think second chances came with this much turmoil. Exiled from her home, surrounded by strangers and in love with a boy she barely recognizes, she can't take it. She has her best friend, a new mentor, and a chance to win the war against the Valtanyana, but it's all wrong. Desperate to salvage some semblance of her former life, she makes a deal that shatters everything.


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