Three Brothers by Nicole Williams

Today is the last day of the THREE BROTHERS review tour. I am scheduled to post a review today but was unable to finish the book in time to post a review. Even though I'm not sharing a review, I want to share the book and a little teaser. I do plan to review THREE BROTHERS so that will be coming soon. Until then, check out THREE BROTHERS by Nicole Williams.

THREE BROTHERS

by Nicole Williams

Publication Date: January 20, 2015

259 Pages

New Adult Romance

I grew up with three brothers. They weren’t tied to me by blood, but our connection went beyond genetics or bearing the same last name. Our connection was forged the summer I turned thirteen, the summer my mom ended her life and left me in the custody of John Armstrong, a man I’d never met. Packing all I owned in a couple of boxes, I left the familiarity of the big city and headed west to Red Mountain Ranch, set in a lonely valley outside of Jackson Hole.

Nothing was as it seemed at Red Mountain—it didn’t take long for me to figure that out. John was kind to me but distant, as if he was afraid to let anyone get too close. His three teenage sons had their own devices for keeping love as far away as they could. The eldest distracted himself with cheap relationships that had a shelf-life of one night. The middle son threw himself into the rigor of running a ranch, and the third wielded cruelty and mind-games in his quest to keep people from getting close.

Time has gone by, and I’ve spent those years trying to forget the brother I’d fallen for—the biggest mistake of my life.

Finally, I’ve moved on. Finally, I’m back. But what I didn’t realize was that running away from the wrong brother meant I’d also run away from the right one. The one who’d been there for me all along, waiting in his brother’s shadow for the day I either would or could move on.

But a decade is a long time to wait. Has the brother I should have chosen all of those years ago moved on too? Am I about to discover that my biggest mistake wasn’t falling in love with the wrong brother, but failing to return the love of the right one sooner?

Does unrequited love have an expiration date?

I’m about to find out.

Author’s Note: This book is a “sweet” romance that isn’t overly sexy. Fans of Lost & Found will be interested in Three Brothers.

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About the Author

I’m the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the CRASH
series (HarperTeen, S&S UK), LOST & FOUND series, UP IN FLAMES
(S&S UK), The EDEN TRILOGY, and a handful of others. I write stories about
everyday kinds of people who find themselves in extraordinary kinds of situations.
I tell love stories with happy endings because I believe in making the world a
better place, and that’s one tiny way I can make it so. I’m one of those people who
still believe in true love and soul mates, and would rather keep my head in the
clouds any day over having my feet firmly on the ground.

Review: WHISPERS FROM THE DEAD by Karen Ann Hopkins

WHISPERS FROM THE DEAD

Serenity's Plain Secrets #2

by Karen Ann Hopkins

Publication Date: January 6, 2015

Pages: 277

Source: Kismet Book Touring/Author

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Some Amish communities aren't so cozy.

Whispers From The Dead is the powerful and thrilling sequel to Lamb to the Slaughter in the Amish mystery series, Serenity’s Plain Secrets. Sheriff Serenity Adams and Daniel Bachman are once again partnered up in a criminal investigation, when they travel to a northern Amish settlement that has been riddled by arsons for the past two decades. Serenity quickly discovers that there is a lot more going on than just barns being set on fire in the touristy community of Poplar Springs. And this group of Amish has their own secrets to hide. Serenity begins to unravel an extensive criminal underworld that threatens to destroy everything that the simple people of Poplar Springs hold dear, and once again puts her own life in jeopardy. And even though Serenity tries desperately to avoid it, things begin heating up between her and Daniel, making her wonder if true love and happiness are really within her grasp. 

*Some language and romantic sexual content.

My Thoughts

Whispers from the Dead, the newest title in the Serenity's Plain Secrets series, is an intense mystery, full of danger and intrigue. I've come to look forward to reading novels by this author and about the lives of the characters she creates. One of the things I love is that Hopkins is a master at creating an opening scene that grabs the reader immediately, leaves them rattled and then curious for more. 

Another thing I love about this series is the main character, Serenity. I like reading about her because she isn't a character that lets things happen to her. She's a take charge kind of woman. She is gutsy and instinctual. She takes chances, but she isn't always all business. Her inner dialogues reveal her humor, but her longing too.

When I finished the Lamb to the Slaughter, I wanted to know more about the relationship between Serenity and Daniel and I got it. Serenity is continuously at battle with her feelings for Daniel because of past relationships, but she is beginning to see that Daniel shouldn't be judged on the actions of other men from her past. There are few interactions between them, but it is obvious they are important to each other.

If the first two books of this series are any indication of how the each book will continue, each story will take place in a different community. I really like this technique, but I enjoyed some of the characters in this book that I wouldn't mind revisiting them in the future. (And there are a lot of characters in this book, it took a while to get them all sorted out and remember who was who and what connection/relation the characters had to each other.) 

I really loved Whispers from the Dead. I don't want to say that is my favorite by this author because I find myself saying that with each book that I read, but this one is near the top. I am a fan of Karen's books, her writing style, the Amish setting, and her characters. I will continue to read her books as fast as she can publish them and share them with readers.

Disclaimer:  I received this e-book from the author as part of a promotional blog tour hosted by Kismet Book Touring in exchange for my honest review.  I was not compensated in any way other than the e-book provided. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

As part of the Whispers from the Dead blog tour, the author is offering a tour-wide giveaway.

What’s up for grabs:

• 5 e-copies of Lamb to the Slaughter, Book 1 of Serenity’s Plain Secrets

• 5 e-copies of Whispers from the Dead, Book 2 of Serenity’s Plain Secrets

• A traditional Amish style hand stitched wall hanging/lap quilt

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12 Days of Forever by Heidi McLaughlin - Available Now

It's Release Day!!

12 DAYS OF FOREVER, The Beaumont Series (book 4.5) a contemporary romance novella by New York Times Bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin

     

12 DAYS OF FOREVER Synopsis:

Even though she’s living her life-long dream and dancing on Broadway, the city is a lonely place for Yvie James. The holidays are both her favorite time of the year and the worst. A last minute decision puts Yvie in Beaumont to spend time with her family. Alexander Knight is new to Beaumont, but he’s making the best of it. His dream of running a successful business is within his grasp, and Xander has a dedicated client base most trainers vie for. On the surface, Xander is happy, but he works long hours for nothing more than to avoid going home to an empty house. Thrown together for Christmas shopping, holiday gatherings with friends and family, and a special anniversary party, Yvie and Xander find themselves seeking solace in each other for an unforgettable, romantic winter.

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I love this book trailer. You'll watch it and then you'll want to watch it again. You've been warned.

Has it been a while since you've indulged in the world of Beaumont? Well, take this time to re-visit the series and read one, or all, of the books! Be sure to use the hashtag #BeaumontFEELS to share your thoughts as you read. We want to know all your favorite parts and the parts that make you want to scream at the pages. 

AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Heidi is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper Beagle/Jack Russell and two Parakeets.

During the day Heidi is behind a desk talking about Land Use. At night, she's writing one of the many stories planned for release or sitting court-side during either daughter's basketball games.

     

Author Links: 

Website: http://heidimclaughlin.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiMcLaughlinAuthor 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeidiJoVT 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6568302.Heidi_McLaughlin

 

FAVORITES GIVEAWAY HOP

When I signed up to participate in the Favorites Giveaway Hop, hosted by StuckInBooks, I knew exactly which books I wanted to offer for the giveaway.

In the past few years, I have come to love the books by Heidi McLaughlin. From the moment I started reading Forever My Girl, I knew that I'd stumbled on to something really special. My fondness for the characters has grown from book to book. My love for her writing is not limited to the Beaumont Series. She grabbed a hold of my heart with the unconventional love story of Ryan and Hadley in Lost in You. This was the first paperback book that I purchased. Heidi has given her readers many characters to connect with and stories that are moving, inspirational, dramatic, and romantic. 

I have multiple copies of these books. My signed copies. Extra copies to loan to friends to read. I have all of the e-books and most of the audiobooks that are available. When I'm looking for a book to reread, I gravitate to these books for the characters and their stories. She is a favorite "Go-To" author and I love sharing these books with readers any chance I can get.

To find out just how awesome these books are and why I love them, you can check out my reviews which are linked here:

Forever My Girl

My Unexpected Forever

Finding My Forever

Finding My Way

Reviews for 12 Days of Forever, Lost In You, and Here with Me (to be written)

For this giveaway I am giving away one paperback of one of Heidi's books that are currently available in print - winner's choice.

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Cover Reveal: CLEAR: A Death Trippers Novel by Jessica Park

It's an exciting day for Jessica Park fans! We get to see the cover of her highly anticipated new novel CLEAR: A Death Trippers Novel. I'm thrilled to be one of the many bloggers sharing the cover and I'm sure I'm not the only one who absolutely loves it. 

Take a look!

CLEAR

A Death Trippers Novel

by Jessica Park

Release date: February 17, 2015

Age: NA

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Cover Designer: The Cover Lure

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Book Blurb:

Stella Ford’s grasp on reality is already loose, and it’s about to come undone.

When the college junior flees Chicago and leaves her toxic family behind, she heads for coastal Maine to find the one person who brought her peace years ago: Sam Bishop. But the Sam she once knew now has painful secrets.  

Stella is determined to heal them both. Healing, however, is a challenge when the walls of her everyday existence collapse. And when Sam’s best friend is his worst enemy.

When the line between life and death blurs.

When an end is just a beginning.

When lust and rage rule.

Yet during extraordinary chaos, there can be extraordinary love, even if that love comes with a twist.

Welcome to death tripping.

A thriller, a paranormal, and a passionate romance, CLEAR crosses genres and breaks boundaries.

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About the Author:

Jessica is the author of LEFT DROWNING, the New York Times bestselling FLAT-OUT LOVE (and the companion piece FLAT-OUT MATT), and RELATIVELY FAMOUS. She lives in New Hampshire where she spends an obscene amount time thinking about rocker boys and their guitars, complex caffeinated beverages, and tropical vacations. On the rare occasions that she is able to focus on other things, she writes.

Please visit her at jessicapark.me and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorjessicapark and Twitter @JessicaPark24

Top Ten Tuesday: Books to Read with My Book Club

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. This meme was created because they are particularly fond of lists. I am too so that is why I am participating this week.

Top Ten Books to Read with My Book Club

1. Never, Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher - I’ve read that this book messes with your mind and what better book to read with other people so you can share your thoughts. This is our next book club selection.
   
   
2. Requiem by Lauren Oliver - My book club read the first two books of the Delirium series together. I don’t know why we didn’t do the same for the third. I’ve read it already, but I could definitely read it again.
   
   
3. Here with Me by Heidi McLaughlin - I’ve recommended all of Heidi’s books to my book  club and many of the members have read her books, but we’ve never read one as a group. This is her most recent book, so why not start with it.
   
   
4. The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty - Our last book club selection was Big Little Lies and we all loved it and agreed we would read more by this author.
   
   
5. Attachments by Rainbow Rowell - we all work in an office environment and I figure that we can all identify with this book on some level. Also I must introduce them to Rainbow Rowell - I love her books!
   
   
6. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn - We can read the book and then go see the movie together.
   
   
7. Bumped by Megan McCafferty - For the simple reason that this book is by Megan McCafferty
   
   
8. Thumped by Megan McCafferty - see above
   
   
9. Across the Universe by Beth Revis - I’m pretty sure that half of us already have this book because we planned to read it, but we haven’t read it yet.
   
   
10. All Broke Down by Cora Carmack - We love Cora’s books. We read All Lined Up together and found it to be a lot of fun.

BLURRED LINES by Jen McLaughlin: Available Now!

BLURRED LINES

Out of Line Series #5

by Jen McLaughlin

Publication Date: January 26, 2015 

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Once burned… Finding my fiancée naked on my couch might’ve been a good thing, if her ex-boyfriend hadn’t been with her. For the past eight years I’ve been a witness to the power of true love, but after getting burned I’d decided there wasn’t any hope for me finding it for myself. Until I met Noelle Brandt in a hotel bar. Maybe it wasn’t the most romantic meeting, but the moment I met her I knew I had to have her. The more I learn about her, the more I know I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her. Twice shy… I’d already found the love of my life, but I’d lost that love forever. And I’d been lost ever since. But one night a wounded man makes all of that go away. He makes me laugh, live, and feel alive. When he tells me he has no intention of letting me go, I finally begin to believe in the power of true love again. That is, until I find out who he really is…and by then, it’s far too late to correct the mistakes we’ve already made. By the time we both know the truth, the lines have already been blurred beyond recognition.    

   

 

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AUTHOR INFORMATION

Jen McLaughlin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sexy New Adult books. Under her pen name Diane Alberts, she is a multi-published, bestselling author of Contemporary Romance with Entangled Publishing. Her first release as Jen McLaughlin, Out of Line, released September 6 2013, and hit the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal lists. She was mentioned in Forbes alongside E. L. James as one of the breakout independent authors to dominate the bestselling lists. She is represented by Louise Fury at The Bent Agency. Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal-clear water. Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal-clear water. She lives in Northeast Pennsylvania with her four kids, a husband, a schnauzer mutt, and a cat. Her goal is to write so many well-crafted romance books that even a non-romance reader will know her name.

Website: http://dianealberts.com/
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