Cody's Promise by Dawne Prochillo

Book Blurb:
Willow Creek, Colorado, 1898

The oldest Butler sibling, Cody, has his eye on newcomer, and saloon gal, Lydia Parsons. She is an innocent duped into a world of an unpleasant profession and he knows he needs to rescue her. He vows to help her escape her current life.

Stealing her away from the life as a saloon girl and giving her the future she deserves, Cody is shocked with her revelation. She is harboring a secret; one that will make for a ready made family.

Lydia never meant to decieve Cody, but what choice did she have? She never meant to end up in this predicament and would do anything to be Cody's wife and to find Charlie, the other male in her life.

Can Cody keep his promise to Lydia? Even after discovering her 'secret'.


Angie E's Review:
This book was a ARC read. Twinsie Talk was honored to be asked to review this book. This book grabbed me emotionally from the start. I had such a heavy heart for Lydia. The mystery behind Charlie had me so intrigued I couldn’t quit reading. Cody’s is a true GENTLEMAN. I loved his drive to protect and do right by Lydia considering her occupation. He tugged at my heart with his charm and sincere personality. This was a short story. A great read if your in between BIG books. I read it in one sitting (really didn't want to put it down). I was a bit bothered by the abrupt ending, I was reading and then it was like THE END, it left me wondering WAIT did I miss something?  I was thankful to find out that this is a SERIES so hopefully I will see more from the Butler family.


Author Info:

You can find more info on Dawn Prochillo by going to her GOODREADS PAGE AND  FACEBOOK PAGE



 

It Happened One Autumn (Book 2 The Wallflowers) by Lisa Kleypas

 

Book Blurb:

Four young ladies enter London society with one necessary goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband. So they band together, and a daring husband-hunting scheme is born.

It happened at the ball...

Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways weren't entirely "the thing." And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, snobbish, and impossible Marcus, Lord Westcliff, London's most eligible aristocrat.

It happened in the garden...

When Marcus shockingly—and dangerously—swept her into his arms. Lillian was overcome with a consuming passion for a man she didn't even like. Time stood still; it was as if no one else existed...thank goodness they weren't caught very nearly in the act!

It happened one autumn...

Marcus was a man in charge of his own emotions, a bedrock of stability. But with Lillian, every touch was exquisite torture, every kiss an enticement for more. Yet how could he consider taking a woman so blatantly unsuitable...as his bride?

 

Angie J's review:

Ok so I was introduced to this series by a friend and thought "Eh historical fiction??  ME??  Prolly not but Ok for Susan I will read them."  Wow was I wrong.  I loved these books.  This is my favorite book in the series which is why I am reviewing it.  Westcliff and Lillian kept me laughing at their HATE for each other all the while the readers knowing it was their PASSION.   I loved how high handed Westcliff was about Lillian.  She was sooo not going to have it at all.  The author definitely lets you know what life for a woman was either of stature or not.  It gives you a peek into what was seen as inappropriate and lets you know how people of the time got around some of the rules. I loved the plotting that the women of the series do to ensure each is married off and not left to be a spinster.

I have never read a historical fiction before now and I have to say I am looking forward to reading The Hathaways which is the series spin off from The Wallflowers.  Each of the books in this series is very well written.  I enjoyed getting to know each of the couples and what they had to do to finally admit their feelings for each other. 



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website

http://www.lisakleypas.com/

 

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@LisaKleypas

 

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Romance, Literature & Fiction

LISA KLEYPAS is the RITA award-winning author of 21 novels. Her books are published in fourteen languages and are bestsellers all over the world. She lives in Washington State with her husband and two children

 

 

 

 

 

Time Untime by Sherrilyn Kenyon

 

 

Book Blurb:

 

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes the next thrilling installment in her blockbuster Dark-Hunter series

The Mayans aren’t the only ones with a 2012 prophecy…

Long before recorded history, there was a Keetoowah warrior so feared that everyone trembled before his wrath. Only a brutal betrayal by the one closest to him could defeat him. But not even death was the end of a man so strong.

The Time Untime approaches…

Kateri Avani has been plagued her entire life with dreams she doesn’t understand. Images of places she’s never been and of a man she’s never seen. Her quest for answers has driven her to Las Vegas where she hopes to finally silence the demons in her mind.

What she never anticipates is coming face to face with the warrior who has haunted her her entire life. One who belongs to a world the scientist in her refuses to believe is real.

Ren Waya came back from the dead to keep the prophecy he began from coming true and ending the world. For thousands of years, he has fought the same evil that once possessed him. But now that evil has found the one person he can’t fight. The one person who, against his will, holds the most sacred part of him.

His heart.

But if he doesn’t kill Kateri, the deadliest of evils will reemerge and destroy everyone else on the planet. It was a sacrifice he made once.

Will he be able to make it again?

 

 

Jo's Review:

 

So it's 1124pm and I just finished Time Untime by Sherrilyn Kenyon which is the 17th book to her Dark Hunter, Were Hunter and Dream Hunter series. My friend bought it for me for my birthday so I'm glad I finally finished it. It was amazing!! Probably my second favorite book in the series!! I loved that you saw other characters besides Ren and Kateri. Oh and Acheron and Nick?? Swoooooon!! Lol! Anyways. So I don't know what to say other then that it's a must read! I'm still learning how to write a review if you haven't noticed. I loved the action in the book and the love story. I loved that Ren wasn't perfect (speech impediment). I had to force myself to read the book slowly. It was hard to do at times. But definitely read it, especially if you've read the other books!!

 

 



Permanent Marker by Angel Payne

Book Blurb:

When Mark Moore arrives in Nassau to conduct a corporate training meeting, his only expectation is a week of professional and personal enjoyment in an island paradise. Since stepping down from his senatorial duties to have more time for his pop star daughter, Dasha, he's liked having free time for projects like this--except for the moments when the memories attack of a love long lost, buried six years ago.

He never expects the sweet surprise of Rose Fabian, a student who soon becomes much more. Her kisses and her passion are a balm for his tattered soul--and her submission reawakens every Dominant instinct in his body. But Rose carries emotional scars of her own, wounds that are worsened by desiring Mark: an older man with social standing and integrity that will only be ruined by her influence. Only in finally surrendering to their love can she find the courage to believe that their future will be written in permanent marker.

Note:This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: BDSM theme and elements





Angie E's Review:

This book is full of lust, love, need and internal conflict. I am a HUGE Titanic fan. I immediately saw the titanic influence in the book and then to find the author later confirm it was like OMG I KNEW IT !!! Lol…. Yeah I like when I’m right.. Who doesn’t.? I’m also a HUGE GWTW fan so to see a Rhett and Scarlett reference also EXCITED me. I love that the author went outside the AGE rules and gave an age difference to the characters. Mark is not looking for love neither is Rose so when they find each other it’s LUST AT FIRST SIGHT ! Rose can’t control herself when she’s with Senator Sir (Mark). Mark can’t seem to control himself either. When they finally hook up it’s EXPLOSIVE AND MIND BLOWING. Honestly I read a couple of the sex scenes more than once because well they are just THAT HOT. I love when I get so into a book that I block EVERYTHING out. I was that into this story. I started it and when I ended it I was like WHAT I JUST STARTED….. Didn’t realize that I read the entire book in like 2 sittings. This is the second book in this series and CAN NOT WAIT to read the next installment… GREAT JOB ANGEL!!!!


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Karice Bolton E-Book Giveaway December 17-21st

We will be giving away an e-copy of either book 1 "LONELY SOULS" OR book 2 "ALTERED SOULS" from Karice Bolton's Witch Avenue Series.  Below you will find the book blurbs for each book. The winner will be announced shortly after all entries have been verified by the begining of the following week .The book will be gifted by Amazon or Barnes and Noble.  Mobi and epub formats only.  This contest is available internationally. DISCLAIMER: Any entries that have falsely claimed to have completed the rafflecopter tasks will be disqualified. 

Book Blurb:

It’s two weeks before Triss turns 18, and her world is about to change into the most magical one imaginable as she readies herself to enter The Witch Avenue Order... that is until her mother’s disappearance. Instead of celebrating her transformation, she finds herself spreading rose petals into her mother’s empty grave.

When Logan, her best friend from junior high, moves back to town for college, he vows to help her find the answers she so desperately seeks surrounding her mother’s disappearance. As they begin uncovering clues, it becomes apparent that the life of white magic they both grew up loving is not what the majority practices, and their lives are in danger.

With a haunting feeling that her mother may still be alive, she begins to hear a call to the wilderness. Triss realizes that in order to find the answers she needs, she must learn the ways of her ancestors and become the hunter, not the hunted before it’s too late, and she becomes part of the lonely souls

Book Blurb:

The realm of Altered Souls brings nothing but unrest, deceit, and pain forcing Triss to come face to face with heartbreak from her past.

Facing a betrayal like never before, Triss questions everything she thought she knew about her family, coven, and abilities.

With the help of Logan, she embarks on a journey enabling her to confront the dark side of magic and the person who controls it. Realizing Triss’s ancestors have been seduced for centuries by the dark side, Triss and Logan must ensure no more in their world fall victim to the realm of Altered Souls, even if that means ending the ones they love.

 

 

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website

http://www.karicebolton.com
 

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genre

Romance, Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy

 

About this author

Karice Bolton is a paranormal romance/urban fantasy author living in the Pacific Northwest.

The Watchers Trilogy
Awakening (Book 1)
Legions (Book 2)
Cataclysm(Book 3)
Taken (A Watchers Novella) will be released Nov 2012

The Witch Avenue Series
Lonely Souls (Book 1)
Altered Souls (Book 2)
Released Souls (Book 3) Coming Soon

Karice married the love of her life who she met in high school, and she still can't get over how cute and funny he is. They have two English Bulldogs that are the cutest bullies in the world, and they use their cuteness to get what they want. Karice loves the snow and gravitates towards the stuff as often as possible! She enjoys skiing and tries really hard to snowboard, but often makes a nice little area to sit while everyone zi...moreKarice Bolton is a paranormal romance/urban fantasy author living in the Pacific Northwest.

The Watchers Trilogy
Awakening (Book 1)
Legions (Book 2)
Cataclysm(Book 3)
Taken (A Watchers Novella) will be released Nov 2012

The Witch Avenue Series
Lonely Souls (Book 1)
Altered Souls (Book 2)
Released Souls (Book 3) Coming Soon

Karice married the love of her life who she met in high school, and she still can't get over how cute and funny he is. They have two English Bulldogs that are the cutest bullies in the world, and they use their cuteness to get what they want. Karice loves the snow and gravitates towards the stuff as often as possible! She enjoys skiing and tries really hard to snowboard, but often makes a nice little area to sit while everyone zips by on their board. She enjoys writing, and she also loves to read just about anything with print.

Karice would love if you stopped by her blog or FB page to find out the latest news on giveaways and upcoming releases, or you can just send her an email. She loves hearing from her readers and responds as soon as she can.

The Watchers Trilogy: Awakening was a Barnes & Noble January Staff Pick: Nook Books Under $5

 

 

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13 by Kelley Armstrong

 

 

Book Blurb:

 

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong delivers the novel her fans have been clamoring for: Thirteen, the epic finale of the Otherworld series.
It’s been more than ten years, a dozen installments, and hundreds of thousands of copies since Kelley Armstrong introduced readers to the all-too-real denizens of the Otherworld: witches, werewolves, necromancers, vampires, and half-demons, among others. And it’s all been leading to Thirteen, the final installment, the novel that brings all of these stories to a stunning conclusion.

A war is brewing—the first battle has been waged and Savannah Levine is left standing, albeit battered and bruised. She has rescued her half brother from supernatural medical testing, but he’s fighting to stay alive. The Supernatural Liberation Movement took him hostage, and they have a maniacal plan to expose the supernatural world to the unknowing.

Savannah has called upon her inner energy to summon spells with frightening strength, a strength she never knew she had, as she fights to keep her world from shattering. But it’s more than a matter of supernaturals against one another—both heaven and hell have entered the war; hellhounds, genetically modified werewolves, and all forces of good and evil have joined the fray.

Uniting Savannah with Adam, Paige, Lucas, Jaime, Hope, and other lost-but-notforgotten characters in one epic battle, Thirteen is a grand, crowd-pleasing closer for Armstrong’s legions of fans.

 

Jo's Review:
I just finished 13 by Kelley Armstrong. This is the last book to the series and I loved how it ended but I am still sad that it's over. I am looking forward to reading other books by Kelley and can't wait to see what else she has for us in the upcoming years. I also love how this book starts with a werewolf story and ends with a werewolf story. The werewolves are my favorite of the series so I'm glad she did that. Anyone who loves this series, definitely read this book!
 

 

 



The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred

Book Blurb


Sweet tea, corn bread, and soup beans-everyday fare for eight-year-old Alix French, the precocious darling of a respected southern family. But nothing was ordinary about the day she met ten-year-old Nick Anderson, a boy from the wrong side of town. Armed with only a tin of bee balm and steely determination, Alix treats the raw evidence of a recent beating that mars his back, an act that changes both of their lives forever. Through childhood disasters and teenage woes they cling together as friendship turns to love. The future looks rosy until the fateful night when Frank Anderson, Nick's abusive father, is shot to death in his filthy trailer. Suddenly, Nick is gone-leaving Alix alone, confused and pregnant. For the next fifteen years she wrestles with the pain of Nick's abandonment, a bad marriage, her family and friends. But finally, she's starting to get her life back together. Her divorce is almost final, her business is booming, and she's content if not happy -- until the day she looks up and sees Nick standing across the counter. He's back...and he's not alone. Once again Alix is plunged into turmoil and pain as Nick tries to win her love, something she resists with all her strength. Only one thing might break the protective wall she's built around her emotions-the truth about Frank Anderson's death. But when that truth comes out and those walls crumble, neither Alix nor Nick is prepared for the emotional explosion that could destroy as well as heal.

Jo-Anna's Review

So over the years I have read A LOT of romance books and I've pretty much enjoyed them all. Most of them are the same type of story. Girl meets boy, girl falls in love with boy, boy does something stupid, girl takes forever to forgive him, boy does something amazing to make girl forgive him, boy and girl live happily ever after. Well...this book...oh my gosh. Where do I begin?? I think I have to say that this book is the BEST contemporary romance novel I have ever read! It's a re-read type book. So much stuff happens and it's not in the usual order that a typical romance novel has. When I was reading this book, I'd be reading a long and everything is happy and then all of a sudden..BAM..something crazy happens and I was like, WHAT!! I can't believe that just happened!! This story made me laugh, made me cry, made me yell..it made me feel all of these different emotions..it was just...wow. You have to read this book! I can't even put into words everything I feel for this story. I love the characters. I love the way the story is written. It's just amazing!!