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    Book Title: The Light in the Wound  Author: Christine Brae Genre: Contemporary Romance Fiction Release date: July 23, 2013     Book Summary:   Affected by her parents’ highly publicized divorce, Isabel grows up isolated and alone, with a resolve to never fall in love and repeat their mistakes.    When Jesse Cain enters her life, she falls hopelessly in love with him, and every sadness she’s ever felt is washed away by his intensity and passion. But people change as they grow up. Things can never stay the same forever.   Jesse and Isabel fight to stay together, determined to hold on to what they once had. Isabel wonders if a second love can ever be enough to make her forget her first.     Goodreads:   http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17883038-the-light-in-the-wound     TEASER #1   The trip to the airport took about 45 minutes—enough time to transform my outfit and freshen up for him. Once we got to the airport, we didn't have to wait at all. He was standing outside in a gray suit with a white button down shirt, already unbuttoned due to the heat. Bernard waved at him and he stepped up to the right side of the door to get in.   "Hi," I said shyly.   "Hi, baby. Wow. You look amazing, as always."    The blazer had come off and the four-inch leopard print shoes were on. The skirt looked much shorter on me without the blazer. I slid toward him as he...

Book: Spark Author: Brooke Cumberland Genre: New Adult/Romance/Erotica/Contemporary Release date: August 13, 2013 Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions       When your past controls your future, how do you move forward? Velaney Wills knows about that all too well. Weak, powerless, and fearing the one person who has hurt her the most…can she overcome the barriers to move forward?    Being saved by a muscled Godsend was never on her agenda, but when firefighter, Eric Reilley comes into her life unexpectedly, everything changes. Velaney has never felt loved or cared for, and her past prevents her from letting anyone in. Eric manages to break down her walls – despite the repercussions that come for them afterwards.    They have an undeniable spark – something she has never felt before, but will it be enough? Can love overcome all obstacles? Can they save each other to protect their love or will her past shatter everything she never knew she needed…?    **Spark is for mature audiences only – strong language, explicit sexual content, and sexual abuse are apparent.**        Brooke is a midwestern gal, from the cheese state of Wisconsin! Go Packers! She's a stay-at-home mom of three beautiful children (one daughter & two stepsons) and a black fury dog. She's studied psychology in college, and counseling and education in graduate school where she found her love for writing. Most days you can find her reading or writing, or just hanging out with her family! She loves movies,...

    New Adult Contemporary Romance KaSonndra Leigh Release Date: Winter 2013   Synopsis:   He taught her how to walk outside the line. She taught him how to leave the past behind. In the end, fate brought them both together.    Six months ago, Erin Angelo was hired by Alek Dostov, the charismatic Maestro who hired her design firm, the same man who healed the wounds of her tragic past.    In the highly anticipated, reader requested sequel to THE PRELUDE, Alek and Erin are preparing to embrace their new life and love for music while nurturing Erin’s blossoming singing career. But when a mysterious figure from Erin’s past walks back into her life, Alek and Erin’s belief that their love will conquer everything is put to the test. As Alek continues to struggle with the ghosts of his past and recent family troubles, Erin finds a way to reconnect with her fiancée. The couple set out on a tour of Italy, taking Alek’s music group to the next level.    But Alek’s mother, Katerina, has other plans in mind. She orders the tour manager to go along with them. Now, they will face new challenges while dealing with the pressures of their careers.    Passion, excitement, adventure, danger, and a Maestro with more swagger than a rock star. THE CRESCENDO lifts you up to a high you won’t soon forget.    Add to goodreads:   http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17788536-the-crescendo   Purchase THE PRELUDE for only $.99 on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/Prelude-Musical-Interlude-ebook/dp/B00C43RBFI   Newsletter...

  Title: This Time Around Author: Ellie Grace Release date: July 15, 2013 Age Group: New Adult Genre: Contemporary romance   Tour organized by: AToMR Tours   Book Description:   Nora Montgomery left home and heartbreak behind in South Carolina when she moved to New York City after her high school graduation. Now, four years later, she returns home and is forced to confront the past she left behind and the reckless boy who broke her heart. It’s not long before the pieces of her past begin to blur with the present and she realizes that the feelings she had for her first love never really went away. As old dreams resurface and new truths come to light, she begins to question the future she's always planned on.   Jake Harris has spent four years regretting the night he let her get away. When she finally reappears in his life, he is determined to win her back and prove how much he’s changed. She might never forgive him for that night, but if he tells her the truth about what really happened it will shatter the world she thought she knew. If he doesn’t, he might not get a second chance. He’s already lost her once and he won’t lose her again.   They come from two different worlds that are threatening to tear them apart…can they make it this time around?   Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18070142-this-time-around   My Review   5 of 5 This Time Around   This Time Around is...

Title: Aftermath Author: Jenna-Lynne Duncan Publisher: Stolen Kiss Press Release date: July 2013 Genre: Paranormal romance/urban fantasy  Age Group: Young Adult   Event organized by: AToMR Tours   Book Description:   Adriana can’t decide which is harder— living in post-Katrina New Orleans or living with two immortal brothers. Ana and Hayden are finally together but Hayden’s brother Luke is trying to come between them… and he’s never been known to play fair. While Ana still attempts to cling to her normal life, psychic visions take over her dreams. With Mardi Gras season approaching and a vision of a murder, Ana will find out if she can really change the future or if she’s just upsetting a very delicate balance. What she could never predict was just how far Luke would go to satisfy his obsession…   Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12751789-aftermath   Excerpt #1:   As I went to follow them, Luke stopped me. I stared at his hand curled around my arm, acutely aware of his touch.    When I looked up at him, his eyes became stormy. He licked his lips and then bent down to whisper in my ear. The heat of his breath tickled the sensitive area of my neck as he whispered, “ You can’t expect me to play nice, when you wear something like that. I’m afraid I simply won’t be able to keep my hands off of you.”    My jaw dropped open. His words appalled me—and at the same time excited me.    I recovered...