Hello, lovelies!
I am so excited about today's post!
Myself and a bunch of lovely ladies on Instagram have put together an AMAZING week-long readathon, called #diveintoaloveathon.
This readathon is all about the romance, focusing on some of our favorite tropes in the genre! There are seven trope challenges, once for each day of the readathon, plus an 8th day to play catch-up if you fall behind!
#DIVEINTOALOVEATHON will run from SEPTEMBER 10- SEPTEMBER 17, 2018!
The trope challenges are:
♡ Single Parent Romance
♡ Sports Romance
♡ Second Chance Romance
♡ Dark Romance
♡ Road Trip Romance
♡ Office Romance
♡ Brother's BFF Romance
I am so excited for this readathon! I will post a recommendation/TBR post Sunday night for those who plan on joining us!
Also, if you're on Instagram and want to follow us during the readathon, here are my lovely co-hosts:
(Even if you plan on joining us, you should still follow these amazing ladies!)
@liber_lady
@_bookish_affair_
@bookishaurora
@laurayaminreads
@quirkykatesbooknook
My bookstagram: @readingggislife
We hope you join us!
Saturday, September 8, 2018
All about Kindle Unlimited (KU) and Audible
*DISCLAIMER: this post is not sponsored by either company I am talking about. All opinions expressed are my own*
Good afternoon!
Today's post will be all about my experience with Kindle Unlimited and Audible.
Two months ago, I decided to take a chance on Kindle Unlimited. It's an Amazon subscription that's $9.99 a month. It gives you access to a lot of books enrolled in the KU program. (I will make a separate post about my favorite books in the program and my TBR.) I have read mixed reviews about this program. Since I've never really been a fan of e-books until recently, the program never really appealed to me. However, I have been reading more e-books lately so I decided to try it out.
My overall opinion of the program is great. I love having access to a lot of books that were already on my TBR. However, you are limited to ten books at a time, after which you have to return one to get another. Not a big deal at all for me. The first month, which was my trial run, I read 9 books. I loved all but one of them. Because of that, I decided to continue on with the subscription.
I think you need to read 3 or more, given the price of e-books and the price of the subscription, to make it worth it. Obviously, since I read 9, It was worth it for me.
Shortly after I joined KU, I figured out that they have a deal with Audible where if you have KU you can join Audibles romance package for $6.95/month, with the first month free. Given the price of audiobooks, which range from $14-$27, $6.95 a month is well worth it, even if you just listen to one. Similarly to KU, you are limited to about 8 books I think before you have to return one to get another. Again, not a big deal at all for me. Since joining, I have listened to 10 books.
Overall, I definitely think KU and the Audible Romance Package is well worth $17 a month. These programs have greatly increased the number of books I read in a month. I will be continuing with both programs until I run out of material to read/listen to.
I hope this post helped those of you who are teeter-tottering between joining KU and Audible. I definitely believe that it is an investment well worth it and you'll thank yourself for it.
Good afternoon!
Today's post will be all about my experience with Kindle Unlimited and Audible.
Two months ago, I decided to take a chance on Kindle Unlimited. It's an Amazon subscription that's $9.99 a month. It gives you access to a lot of books enrolled in the KU program. (I will make a separate post about my favorite books in the program and my TBR.) I have read mixed reviews about this program. Since I've never really been a fan of e-books until recently, the program never really appealed to me. However, I have been reading more e-books lately so I decided to try it out.
My overall opinion of the program is great. I love having access to a lot of books that were already on my TBR. However, you are limited to ten books at a time, after which you have to return one to get another. Not a big deal at all for me. The first month, which was my trial run, I read 9 books. I loved all but one of them. Because of that, I decided to continue on with the subscription.
I think you need to read 3 or more, given the price of e-books and the price of the subscription, to make it worth it. Obviously, since I read 9, It was worth it for me.
Shortly after I joined KU, I figured out that they have a deal with Audible where if you have KU you can join Audibles romance package for $6.95/month, with the first month free. Given the price of audiobooks, which range from $14-$27, $6.95 a month is well worth it, even if you just listen to one. Similarly to KU, you are limited to about 8 books I think before you have to return one to get another. Again, not a big deal at all for me. Since joining, I have listened to 10 books.
Overall, I definitely think KU and the Audible Romance Package is well worth $17 a month. These programs have greatly increased the number of books I read in a month. I will be continuing with both programs until I run out of material to read/listen to.
I hope this post helped those of you who are teeter-tottering between joining KU and Audible. I definitely believe that it is an investment well worth it and you'll thank yourself for it.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Life Updates
Long time, no see!!
I know, I know. It has been way too long since I've posted something on here. A lot has happened since my last post. Health issues, family issues, drama. You know how life is.
The only good thing I have to tell you is that, despite a two month stretch of no reading due to a head injury, I am on track with my original reading goal of 100 BOOKS!!! I am so proud of myself.
In a separate post, I will give a detailed list of what I've read this year. I have read some AMAZING books this year so far. I've also discovered Audible and Kindle Unlimited, which I will make a post about later this week. I've also been thinking about starting up my own Youtube channel. It's a scary idea, but I would love it.
Anyway, that is it for this post. Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Talk to you guys later!!
I know, I know. It has been way too long since I've posted something on here. A lot has happened since my last post. Health issues, family issues, drama. You know how life is.
The only good thing I have to tell you is that, despite a two month stretch of no reading due to a head injury, I am on track with my original reading goal of 100 BOOKS!!! I am so proud of myself.
In a separate post, I will give a detailed list of what I've read this year. I have read some AMAZING books this year so far. I've also discovered Audible and Kindle Unlimited, which I will make a post about later this week. I've also been thinking about starting up my own Youtube channel. It's a scary idea, but I would love it.
Anyway, that is it for this post. Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Talk to you guys later!!
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The Beau & The Belle by RS Grey REVIEW
When Beau moves into the makeshift apartment behind her house, seventeen year old Lauren can't help but feel attracted to him. He's older, in college, and sexier than the boys she's used to seeing, so how can she resist? Soon, Beau becomes the subject of Lauren's not-so innocent fantasies. An attraction that she quickly learns is forbidden is ended suddenly when she is sent away to a different school. Now, ten years later, Lauren returns to New Orleans and finds Beau, who quickly realizes that Lauren is no longer the innocent seventeen year old he once knew. He warned her to guard her heart years ago, but does he know to guard his?
OH. MY. GOSH. I adored this book so freaking much. I loved the setting, the character, the romance. Beau and Lauren were amazing characters.They're definitely my favorite couple from Rachel as of now, and probably forever.
I don't think I ever laughed so hard out loud reading a book. When it says "Romantic Comedy" on the cover, it was an understatement. It should've said: Do Not Read In Public Because You Will Laugh So Hard You'll Spit Soda Out Of Your Nose In The Cafe In Front Of Tons Of People. It was mildly embarrassing. BUT I LOVED IT.
I am crossing my fingers that we get another book set in the same world. I would LOVE to see more of Lauren and Beau and the other characters in this book. Make sure you pre-order this baby so it hits your e-reader as soon as it's live! $.99 pre-order on Amazon is now live!
***ARC generously provided by author
Sunday, December 31, 2017
TOP 17 OF 2017!
This year was filled with love, adventure, and great books! Hoping 2018 is just as good!
Here are my top 17 reads (because it's hard to narrow it down to 10) of 2017!
(No particular order)
Thursday, December 14, 2017
COVER REVEAL: Everwylde by Donna Grant
Everwylde, an all-new paranormal romance from Donna Grant is is coming April 16th!
Everwylde by Donna Grant Genre: Paranormal Romance
To live in the light, they hunt in the dark…
Strong-willed and cunning, Ravyn was taken in as a child by a group of witch Hunters who raised her to be the best of the best. When she receives word that the witch who murdered her mother and ripped apart her world is nearby, Ravyn begins her hunt. In her quest to locate the witch, she finds her hunt impeded again and again by a gorgeous and powerful man. But she won’t be denied and intends to do whatever is necessary to complete her assignment. But the Coven is more dangerous than ever, and Ravyn may not be enough to thwart their latest endeavor.
Despite his bravery, Sir Carac is content to spend his days in the tavern when he’s not leading his men. But when a skirmish breaks out that threatens the marquis’ precious holdings, Carac is sent to the front lines to head off the attack. He suddenly finds his mission changed after he's approached by the most spirited and beautiful woman he has ever seen. But trust doesn’t come easily to the spitfire, and his loyalties make it hard to do anything but follow orders. It’s soon apparent that priceless antiquities are only the beginning of what they’re fighting for―and what they stand to lose.
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Add to GoodReads: http://bit.ly/2iajtkE
About Donna:
Donna Grant is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae. She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding. Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.
Connect with Donna:
Text → text DRAGONKING to 24587
Instagram→ Instagram.com/DGAuthor
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
RELEASE BLITZ: Love So Wild by Marquita Valentine
Love So Wild, an all-new contemporary romance from Marquita Valentine is available now!
Love So Wild by Marquita Valentine
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publishing Date: December 13th, 2017
Pilot Elijah Lawson always knew he’d return to Jessamine, marry a hometown girl and settle into very predictable life. After all, he made promises to his parents that once he’d gotten his fill of adventure that he would do exactly that… and Eli was a man of his word. Only he's never been able to get the bewitching redhead he’d fallen
hard for two years earlier out of his head and he’s afraid that no woman in Jessamine will ever measure up.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop his family from trying to set him up with every single woman in town… until Skye Holland shows up on his doorstep.
The only reason Skye Holland moved back to North Carolina was so she could do the right thing for her one year old son. A boy, after all, needed his father, while she… she simply needed a fresh start. But first, she has to let Eli know that their red-hot affair had consequences. Consequences she has no intentions of repeating, no matter how many old feelings come rushing to the surface when they’re together.
Too bad for Skye that Elijah has other ideas and he’s not going to let this second chance at love get away again.
Read Today!
Kindle: http://amzn.to/2iYEOKV
iBooks: https://goo.gl/LMLmwv
Nook: https://goo.gl/anbiQe
Kobo: https://goo.gl/8tAcR9
Print: http://amzn.to/2l5gcnJ
Add to GoodReads: http://bit.ly/2Akr1pP
About the Author:
Marquita Valentine is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Holland Springs and Boys of the South series.
Since first taking the plunge in July of 2012 to self publish, Marquita Valentine has appeared on the Top 100 Bestselling Ebooks Lists on iBooks, Amazon Kindle, and Barnes&Noble. She's been called "one of the best new voices in romance" (Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews) and her books have been accused of being "a sexy, fun, and slightly addicting contemporary read" (The Book Queen).
When she's not writing sexy heroes who adore their sassy heroines, she enjoys shopping, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Married to her high school sweetheart, Marquita lives in a seriously small town in the south with her husband, two kids, and a dog.
Connect with the Author:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMarquitaValentine/
GoodReads: https://goo.gl/n84vKD
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marquitaval
Website: http://www.marquitavalentine.com
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2k1AUDl
Newsletter: https://goo.gl/ACLMkk
COVER REVEAL: Full Contact by HJ Bellus and Kathy Coopmans
Cover Model - Adam
Spahn
Cover Design - Just
Write Creations
Photographer –
Perrywinkle
BLURB
A mafia princess. The nation’s favorite football player. Can
they make it work?
An unlikely matching of the stars.
The opposites had it all for one year.
Justice Bexley, the daughter of Cain and Calla leaders of The Diamond Syndicate, sacrificed true love to protect Liam. Her selfish action destroyed them both.
Liam Blake moved on with his prestigious career. However, his outlook on life was never the same. If his parents could fight for true love with a Pinky Promise he can keep moving forward. At least he tried convincing himself of that.
Some say true love has a way of finding its way back. Justice and Liam know better to believe. That’s up until the day they find themselves in a heated meeting.
She owns a new football team.
He’s coming back from an injury and thirsty to prove the nation wrong.
Years of pent up anger and hatred may fuel an epic second chance love story or ruin both of them for good.
An unlikely matching of the stars.
The opposites had it all for one year.
Justice Bexley, the daughter of Cain and Calla leaders of The Diamond Syndicate, sacrificed true love to protect Liam. Her selfish action destroyed them both.
Liam Blake moved on with his prestigious career. However, his outlook on life was never the same. If his parents could fight for true love with a Pinky Promise he can keep moving forward. At least he tried convincing himself of that.
Some say true love has a way of finding its way back. Justice and Liam know better to believe. That’s up until the day they find themselves in a heated meeting.
She owns a new football team.
He’s coming back from an injury and thirsty to prove the nation wrong.
Years of pent up anger and hatred may fuel an epic second chance love story or ruin both of them for good.
Releasing January 10, 2017
Add to your TBR: http://bit.ly/2yfGrZI
PRE-ORDER TODAY!
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Grab Pinky Promise Today!
Free on Kindle Unlimited
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Grab Wrath of Cain for Free!
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About Kathy Coopmans
USA Today Best Selling Author Kathy Coopmans is a Michigan native where she lives with her husband, Tony. They have two son's Aaron and Shane.
She is a sports nut. Her favorite sports include NASCAR, Baseball, and Football.
She has recently retired from her day job to become a full-time writer.
She has recently retired from her day job to become a full-time writer.
She has always been an avid reader and at the young age of 50 decided she wanted to write. She claims she can do several things at once and still stay on task. Her favorite quote is "I got this."
Stalk Kathy Coopmans
Website: http://www.authorkathycoopmans.com/
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Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1664134137240180/
About H.J. Bellus
HJ Bellus is a small town girl who loves the art of storytelling. When not making readers laugh or cry, she's a part-time livestock wrangler that can be found in the middle of Idaho, shot gunning a beer while listening to some Miranda Lambert on her Beats and rocking out in her boots.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
RELEASE BLITZ: Chaos And Control by Season Vining
Chaos and Control, an all-new standalone from Season Vining is LIVE!
Title: Chaos and Control
Author: Season Vining
Release Date: December 11th
When Wren Hart returns to her sleepy little Midwest town after years on the road, she finds the last thing she’d ever expect—a reason to stay. And that reason has a hard body, a knowledge of vinyl, and a crooked smile that sends her reeling.
Preston is a gorgeous, mysterious man, whose life is ruled by routine and order. Yet somehow, he finds Wren and her wild ways captivating. While their relationship grows in a delicate dance of chaos and control, the danger Wren thought she'd left behind during her travels is inching ever closer…and just may destroy them both.
Read Today!
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2AIswjF
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2hwmRlU
iBooks: https://goo.gl/P3xVXP
Nook: https://goo.gl/vN7Q2a
Kobo: https://goo.gl/ikCmcp
Google Play: https://goo.gl/3AVoCC
Add to GoodReads: http://bit.ly/2A7ZPdc
About Season:
Hi. My name is Season Vining. I have written poetry as long as I can remember. There are hand-written odes to flowers, mermaids and New Kids on the Block tucked away somewhere in my mother’s house. Later, things grew darker. Lines of teenage angst, the cruelties of high school and woes of unrequited love fill random pages of school notebooks. With maturity came a longer attention span and a desire to pen short stories. Eventually, I was inspired to write my first manuscript by reading other stories. I found myself wishing for this storyline or that character and one day asked myself, “Why don’t you write it?” I love a bit of adventure and danger mixed in with my romance and you’ll find that in each story I tell. I love to hear from fans, so feel free to reach out to me on social media or through my website. Thanks for being awesome! In the simplest terms, I am a designer, an author, a philanthropist, a bookworm, a cook, inked, a night owl, and always a student.
Connect with Season:
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
COVER REVEAL: The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting
"If my Pucked Series had an affair with The Clipped Wings series their love child would be The Good Luck Charm."
The Good Luck Charm by New York Times bestselling author,
Preorder your copy today!
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2jlY45A
iBooks: http://apple.co/2zVseT
Nook: http://bit.ly/2kqiptD
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Google Play: http://bit.ly/2AYtGbl
Add to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2B5Ta
Synopsis:
Is it love, or is she just his good luck charm? New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Helena Hunting absolutely delights with this witty and fun standalone romantic comedy.
Lilah isn't sure what hurt worse: the day Ethan left her to focus on his hockey career, or the day he came back eight years later. He might think they can pick up just where they left off, but she's no longer that same girl and never wants to be again.
Ethan Kase wants his glory days back. And that includes having Lilah by his side. With her, he was magic. They were magic. All he has to do is make her see that.
Just when Lilah might finally be ready to let him in, though, she finds out their reunion has nothing to do with her and everything to do with his game. But Ethan's already lost her once, and even if it costs him his career, he'll do anything to keep from losing her again.
RELEASE BLITZ: Behind The Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry
Behind the Bars, the first beautiful and emotional standalone in the all-new Music Street Series from Brittainy C. Cherry is LIVE!
Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry
Release Date: December 7th, 2017 Genre: Contemporary Romance
When I first met Jasmine Greene, she came in as raindrops.
I was the awkward musician, and she was the high school queen.
The only things we had in common were our music and our loneliness.
Something in her eyes told me her smile wasn’t always the truth.
Something in her voice gave me a hope I always wished to find.
And in a flash, she was gone.
Years later, she was standing in front of me on a street in New Orleans.
She was different, but so was I. Life made us colder. Harder. Isolated.
Caged.
Even though we were different, the broken pieces of me recognized the sadness in her.
Now she was back, and I wouldn’t make the mistake of letting her go again.
When I first met Jasmine Greene, she came in as raindrops.
When we met again, she was the darkest storm.
Read Today or download FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2jIi9Cn
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2AmCB5I
Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/2ArrgiO
Amazon AU: http://amzn.to/2APVi2W
Add to GoodReads: http://bit.ly/2vZ2rYx
About the Author:
Hi! I'm Brittainy! Join me as we travel through my mind as a Romance Author. This includes such things as my random thoughts, tricks, tips, things I'm learning, things I'm re-learning, things I'm forgetting, and my weird ways of crafting stories.Connect with Brittainy:
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