Friday 21 February 2020

Blog Tour: Erotic Fiction? By Hannah Lynn*



'There’s nothing sexy about her humdrum life as a mum. But is her husband’s

crazy scheme a bit too exciting?


Sarah’s mind-numbing housewife existence is turning her brain to mush. With her
third bun in the oven, this British mum is drowning under a mountain of playdates,
bills, and head lice checks. But her man’s get-rich-quick idea of writing steamy
novels isn’t her ideal way to dial up life’s passion.

Drew desperately wants a break from Sarah’s whinging. And if that means

researching how to write racy books all by himself, then he’ll make the sacrifice. But
as he finally warms Sarah up to the sultry side hustle, their R-rated private project
gets publicly exposed…

With an office scandal brewing, it’s only a matter of time before gawking workers

and a perfectly nosy PTA president turn them into social pariahs.
Can Sarah and Drew earn some extra income from sizzling lit without falling prey to

stiff gossip?'

What can I say about this story? Seriously I enjoyed this book from the first word, on the first page. The story of Sarah and Drew is filled with laugh out loud and even relatable moments. Moments that will have you remembering when you have done the exact same thing. 

I found this book was well written and very hard to put down. It is so easy to get stuck in Sarah and Drew's world. From learning about their family, work life and children, there are so many moments that keeps you the reader turning the page and reading more. You will soon find that you fly through the 33 chapters of this book. Not only that, but the basis of them writing a steamy book is brilliant. Through the researching, the writing and the benefits it is a thoroughly entertaining book to read. 

Let's tell you a little bit more about the Author Hannah Lynn, who is an award winning novelist. She published her first book 'Amendments' in 2015 and has gone on to write multi award winning book called 'The Afterlife of Walter Augustus', 'Fiona and the Whale' as well as the 'Peas and Carrots' series.  Hannah freely moves between different genres but her novels are recognizable from their character driven stories and vivid description. Her current work in progress include a YA Vampire series and a re-imagining of a classic Greek Myth (sounds like something I need to keep my eyes open for). Hannah was born in 1984 and grew up in the Cotswolds. After graduating from university, she spent twelve years as a physics teacher first in the UK and then around Asia and Europe. During this time she was inspired by the imagination of the young people she tough to begin writing a short story for children and then later adult fiction. Now a teacher, writer, wife and mother she is currently living in the Jordan. 

Overall i thoroughly enjoyed this book, though I have to say I wish it ended in a different place. Would have loved an epilogue showing a few months down the line from where it actually ended. Apart from that there was nothing I didn't enjoy about this book. Get your copy HERE and let me know what you think. There is also a Giveaway attached to this blog tour, for you to be in with the chance to win two $25 Amazon gift cards. If you are interested you can enter the giveaway HERE.

Until Next Time

Emma

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Monday 17 February 2020

Blog Tour: From Here To Nashville By Julie Stock*


'Two worlds, 4,000 miles apart. Is their love strong enough to keep them together?


Rachel Hardy dreams of being a successful country music singer in Nashville's Music City, four thousand miles away from her lonely life in Dorset. When Jackson Phillips, an independent record label owner, encourages her band to audition for a nationwide 'Open Mic' competition, she decides they have nothing to lose.


But when she starts to fall in love with Jackson, the stakes suddenly get higher and she finds herself with a great big dilemma on her hands. Should she abandon her dream and take the easy way out or should she leave the life she has always known behind and take a gamble on a man who has personal demons of his own?


Follow Rachel and Jackson as they learn to trust in love again to see whether their music really can unite them.'

Julie has really written a very good story when it comes to From Here to Nashville, it is witty and the story is filled with great characters that the reader can really invest in. Not only do Rachel and Jackson really grip your attention with their chemistry but the other characters like Jenna and Sam are so in depth that the reader wants to know more. 

This story is well written and really grips the readers attention to the point that I found this book really hard to put down. It really keeps your attention and keeps you turning the pages until you finish the book. Even finishing the book gives you a bittersweet feeling, happy to know that you have read the ending but at the same time sad to know that the book is over. 

Now let's tell you a bit about the author Julie Stock, she writes contemporary fell-good romance from around the world including novels, novellas and short stories. Her debut novel From Here to Nashville was published in February 2015 and her second novel The Vineyard in Alsace was published in March 2017. Over You (Sam's Story) and Finding You (Jenna's Story), the follow up novellas to From Here to Nashville were published in 2018. The publication of these two books completed the From Here to You series, which you can also get as a boxed set. In August 2019 Julie published The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge, followed by Bittersweet which was followed a collection of 12 short stories for Modern Life in September 2019. Julie is a member of The Society of Authors and Romantic Novelists' Association. Julie is currently married and lives in Bedfordshire in the UK with her family. 

Overall I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be picking up the next two in this series. I can't wait to discover both Jenna's and Sam's stories. You can get your copy of this book HERE.  Also there is a giveaway attached to this where you can have the chance to win a signed paperback copy of From Here to Nashville, a bookmark and a guitar magnet. This is open to the UK only. You can enter this giveaway HERE. Don't forget to read the Terms and Conditions: UK entries welcome.  Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below.  The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over.  Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data.  I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

Until Next Time

Emma

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Monday 10 February 2020

Blog Tour: When Adam Met Evie by Giulia Skye*



'When former Olympic Swimmer, Michael Adams—now Canada’s hottest reality TV star— insults his fake showbiz wife on social media, he escapes the ensuing scandal and jumps on the first flight to Australia. Desperate to experience ordinary life again—if only for a few weeks—he becomes “Adam”, just another tourist traveling through the Outback. But with a reward out for his safe return and his fame’s nasty habit of catching up with him when he least expects, he needs a better disguise… and he’s just found it.

Sweet and scruffy British backpacker, Evie Blake, is taking a year out of her busy London life. Tired of lies and liars, she’s looking for adventure to heal her broken heart. So when the hot Canadian she meets at the campground offers to be her travel partner through Western Australia’s wild Kimberley region, she grabs the chance, unaware he’s got the world out looking for him.

He’s just a down-on-his-luck traveler, right?'

This is the debut novel from Giulia Skye and if it is anything to go by, she has a good career ahead of her. This book is full of romance and travel, two things that really work well together. It is set in the beautiful Australia and reading this will have you feeling wanderlust to go backpacking just like Evie.

Giulia's description of Australia and the sights that set the background for this romance are so in depth that you almost feel like you are there with them. Seeing these amazing places but at the same time it leaves you lusting to go and see these views yourself. The story itself is well written and leaves you wanting more with each page turn. 

Let's tell you a little bit about the Author Giulia, she is Italian born and spent her childhood watching classic Hollywood films and thinking up her own romantic stories. After working in TV production for two decades, she knew that turning those stories into novels would be much more enjoyable and far cheaper than turning them into films. Although she still keeps her hand in TV production she is at her happiest being a stay-at-home mum, spending time with her family, growing her own vegetables and conjuring up sizzling stories about sexy heroes meeting fiesty heroines who aren't always as they first appear. When Adam Met Evie is her first novel, Book 1 of her 'Take a Holiday' Series. 

Overall I adored this book, and found myself tearing through the chapters to find out what was going to happen. The idea that this is actually the first book in a series, makes this reviewer very happy indeed. I will definitely be keeping my eyes out for the next book from Giulia Skye. To grab this book follow this link, you won't regret it. 

Until Next Time

Emma

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Monday 3 February 2020

Blog Tour: Dreaming Of Verona By T.A.Williams*


'Verona is the City of Love. But will Suzie find romance there or, like Romeo and Juliet, will it all end in tears?
When Suzie is hired to accompany spoiled, abrasive Lady Alexandra Tedburn on an all-expenses paid holiday to Italy, she fears the trip will be a disaster.
But she soon discovers there’s more to Alex than shopping and tantrums, and she’s determined to help her realise her potential – against Alex’s authoritarian father’s wishes.
As they settle in Verona, Suzie can’t stop thinking about local artist Michael, who is still mourning the tragic death of his wife. With Suzie’s future uncertain, and Michael’s past
holding him back, it seems there’s no hope for romance in the city of
star-crossed lovers… or is there?'

This book is very well written and the descriptions of place such as the Ritz or Verona are detailed enough for you to believe you have been there. By the time you have read a few chapters you can tell that Alexandra’s Dad is very over protective. So this factor makes things interesting and gives you background to why Susie is needed.
Let me tell you a little bit about the Author T.A.Williams. He studied languages while at University, then he lived and worked in France and Switzerland before going to Italy for seven years as an English Teacher. He and his Italian wife then moved back to the UK with their young daughter (at the time), while in the UK he ran a big English Language school for many years. They now live in a village in Devonshire, he has been writing almost all his life. However it was seven years ago that he finally found a publisher who liked his work  enough to offer him a contract. He still finds it hard to explain that he now writes romantic comedy compared to his early work which were thrillers and historical novels. He thinks it because he tries to cheer his readers up when so many horrible things are happening in the world. He loves his job, his books provide escapism to some gorgeous locations and as the writer he obviously has to go there first and check them out. 
Overall I enjoyed this book. However I did have trouble getting into this book. This comes at no fault of the author, just that I found it hard to get stuck in. Grab your copy of this book HERE.




Until Next Time

Emma

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Saturday 1 February 2020

Blog Tour: Getting Dirty By Rachael Stewart*


'Sometimes digging up the dirt
Means getting deliciously dirty…
I always work for the good guys. My job was simple: get the dirt on Coco Lauren, a princess of a socialite who talks—and plays—dirty. But I kissed her. I tasted her. Uncovered the tantalising woman beneath the polished façade. And she undid me in every way. Now I'm the bad guy. But how do I tell Coco the truth…when coming clean means losing her?'

Coco and Ash simply scream sexual tension and delicious sexual encounters. This books is HOT and had me thinking maybe I shouldn't read it in public. There is some seriously hot chemistry between the main characters that should really be scorching the pages as you read. This book easily gripped my attention and had me not wanting to put it down.

A refreshing fact that you will notice when reading this book is that it starts with Ash's point of view and continuously goes back to him. I love that Rachael did this in her book, as you really get into his head and more importantly his feelings. There is also a clear divide when you switch from Ash's point of view to Coco's. This means you do not get confused with whose head you are in. 

So let me tell you about the Author Rachael Stewart, she adores conjuring up stories for both Mills & Boon and Deep Desires Press. The books vary from heart-warmingly romantic to wildly erotic. Rachael is living her own dream of being a full time writer, even though her degree was in Business Studies and she spent many years in the corporate world. Originally from Wales, Rachael now lives in Yorkshire with her husband and three children. When she isn't wrapped up in her children, you can find her glued to her laptop or enjoying the great outdoors seeking inspiration. 

I love Rachael's books and this is no exception, it was well written and has the reader gripped from the word go. The only thing that I would love is please Rachael write Jackson's, Graces and Philips story. Personally I would love to see how there stories pan out. Coco and Ash are definitely worth a read and a must for anyone who reads! Grab your copy of this awesome book HERE.

As well as a review there is also a giveaway being hosted to win an e-copy of Getting Dirty by Rachael Stewart. You can enter HERE. However don't forget to read the Terms and Conditions: Worldwide entries welcome.  Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below.  The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then I reserve the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over.  Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time I will delete the data.  I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

Until Next Time

Emma

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