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Vivian’s ListÌýbyÌýHaleigh Lovell

Publication date: October 4th 2013

Genres:ÌýNew Adult,ÌýRomance

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A NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestseller.

A New Adult Romance packed with Heat and Heart.

“One of my best reads of 2013.� ~ Inside The Pages of a Book

“If you want a hot steamy, touches your heart in all the right places read, look no further!� ~ Fab, Fun and Tantalizing Reads

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Her brother’s best friend. A list. A love story.

After ending a horrible, scarring relationship, Vivian embraces herÌýfreedom by making a sexual bucket list. When her brother’s best friend,ÌýLiam, finds it, sparks fly and heartsÌýopen.

Can Vivian heal one steamy encounter at a time?

** This is book 1 in a two-part series

** New Adult Romance recommended for readers aged 18+ due to language and strong sexual content

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I didn’t just want to taste her, inch by delectable inch. I wanted to feast on her until she screamed my name in dazed repetition.

But first I had to slow down before my own needs flared wildly out of control and I risked looking like the inexperienced one here.

Finesse, I reminded myself. Finesse.

I didn’t want to remind her of Brody.

There would be no rushing, no demands. Just infinite pleasure for Viv.

I lifted my mouth from her breasts and gently pulled away to make sure she was doing okay. But when I looked at her again, I suddenly forgot what I’d wanted to say.

All I could do was stare at her.

Hot damn. She was sex on legs.

I’d never seen anything more tantalizing in my life. The diaphanous crimson material barely covered her lush breasts, and her pebbled nipples were poking through the wisps of lace.

I swallowed with a dry throat. As my gaze drifted downward, the building swell of my erection pulsed painfully beneath my jeans.

A thin, narrow triangle strip barely covered her sweet mound.

God. She was so blond. Everywhere. The red lace, set against the blond patch of curls dusting her pussy ignited a dangerous fire deep inside me.

Damn. It was insane how much I wanted this woman.

She looked so delicious, so delectable that I wanted nothing more than to bury myself inside her soft and pliant body.

But tonight wasn’t about me.

It was about Vivian.

It was all about Vivian. And only Vivian � making her feel wanted. Desired.

My hands came up to caress her face and her beautiful doe eyes were fixed on mine.

I caught a glimmer of wariness. A faint flash, but it was gone as soon as it had appeared.

“It’s okay, Viv,� I said softly, giving her another chance to back out. “We don’t have to do this.�

She considered my words, but said nothing. Instead she licked her already moist lips. Then she rose up on her tiptoes and kissed me fiercely, with no inhibitions, as if to prove to me that she had no misgivings, no second thoughts.

I groaned into her mouth as she ground her hips, rubbing firmly against the hard length of my erection.

Another wave of desire shot through me, followed by a smaller current of misgiving.

I needed this to be good for Viv.

No. Not just good. Damned good.

And I was up for the challenge.

When the kiss ended, I looked into her eyes. “Do you trust me?�

“I always have.� Her words came easily, and without thought.

Warmth unfurled in my chest at her faith in me. I took her hand and guided her to the leather armchair. “Come,� I said again, and this time there would be no turning back.

Vivian lowered herself onto the armchair. As she reclined into the cushions, she arched her back, causing her breasts to rise, and her nipples to thrust out proudly through the textured lace.

I paused to take my fill of her. Then, with my arms braced on either side, I dipped my head and flicked my tongue over the protrusion of her nipple. “Guess what we’re going to do now?�

“What?� she murmured, her voice low and breathy.

Her creamy breasts were spilling over the crimson lace cups and I traced my tongue over her smooth skin in slow and tantalizing strokes. “We’re going to play.�

She dug her nails into my shoulders as I lavished the same attention on her other breast. “We’re going to play a little game called Tell Liam What You Want.�

“But …� A whispered breath slipped past her lips. “I also want to play Tell Vivian What You Want.�

I lifted my mouth from her breast and kissed the frown lines on her forehead. “Sweetheart, if we played that game we’d be here all night.�

Her cheeks blushed a deep pink and she looked so endearing I almost lost it.

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What Reviewers are saying about Vivian’s List

“If you want a hot, steamy, touches your heart in all the right places read, look no further!�

~ Fab, Fun and Tantalizing Reads

“One of my top 10 favorite reads for 2013.�

~ Kaidan’s Seduction

“A great love story. I’m a sucker for true love and a strong believer in love turning great sex into fantastic sexual pleasure. This story gives validation to my belief.�

~ VO POV

“This book has so much more than just sex. It has love, romance and lust. A great read.�

~ Reading Bliss

“Such a pleasant surprise. The blurb made it sound like Viv and Liam go through a list until they fall in love. You know the trope, it’s been done to death. Well, I’m happy to say this book is so much more than that. It’s an actual story. With real issues and feelings.�

~ Shellie GR

“One of my best reads of 2013.�

~ Inside The Pages of a Book

“Holy Hotness! AÌýsteamy, enjoyable read!â€�

~ A Bookish Escape

“While the use of lists within New Adult books seems to be an expanding trend, Vivian’s ListÌýstands out from the crowd.â€�

~ Book Angel Booktopia

“Wow! This will raise your expectations from other authors. Liam gives Viv what every woman deserves, H. Lovell gives all of us fans what we crave.�

~ Georgia CG

“Absolutely fantastic read! I love friends to lovers stories and this one was perfect!�

~ I Am a Book Addict and Proud of It

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Haleigh Lovell

Haleigh received a B.A. inÌýJournalism. Despite training as a journalist, Haleigh soon found sheÌýpreferred making up her own stories–stories with heat and heart.

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Impossibly Forever: The Complete Impossibly Duology

Includes: Impossibly Love & Impossibly True

byÌýShane Morgan

Publication date: February 24th 2014

Genres:ÌýNew Adult,ÌýRomance

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Discover the love story of Moya and Branden; from the very first kiss, to the moment where forever begins.

Includes the first and final book:

Impossibly Love #1

SYNOPSIS

All Moya Douglas wants to do is study hard, maintain her scholarship, and make her mother proud while attending college. She doesn’t have time for aÌýboyfriend or going on dates arranged by her best friend. Moya doesn’t believe in love. And she has no intention of ever finding it.

Branden McCarthy is determined to change her views.

A selfless romantic who’s had his heart broken in the past, Branden is fascinated with Moya’s personality and hopes to develop something real with her—aÌýconnection so strong it’ll open her heart. But just when things start to work between the two, Branden’s secret threatens to get in the way.

Will Moya finally do the impossible and give love a chance with Branden, or will fear keep them apart?

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Impossibly True #2

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Moya is finally listening to her heart.

She’s ready for love and willing to bask in all the joy it brings, but still, she insists on taking things slow. After all, her relationship with Branden isn’t the onlyÌýone that needs a chance.

With his health scare behind him, Branden wants nothing more than to get his life back on track—play hockey again, catch up on school, and get things movingÌýwith his girlfriend.

In the middle of strengthening their relationship and sorting out their individual lives, trouble begins to brew, testing the depth of their feelings for each other.

Can Branden and Moya once again overcome their trials and prove that their love is indeed true, or will past ghosts and new temptations drive them apartÌýforever?

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Moya stayed in the room the rest of the evening. I knew she was upset after seeing Samantha’s text, so I wanted to assure her again that it meant nothing.

ÌýÌý I knocked twice on the door then let myself in when she didn’t respond. She sat down on the loveseat by the window, appearing deep in thought as she picked at her jeans. I sat down next to her.

ÌýÌý “Moya, there’s really nothing to be jealous about.â€�

ÌýÌý Slowly, I placed my hand at her back. “Come on, babe don’t let that ruin our weekend.â€�

ÌýÌý “I’m not jealous. I’m fine.â€�

ÌýÌý “Really?â€�

ÌýÌý She rose to her feet, walking over to the window. “Yes. Really.â€�

ÌýÌý I got up as well. “You should talk to me when you’re upset, and don’t walk away like you did earlier.â€�

ÌýÌý Her expression relaxed as I took her hand. Turning slightly to meet my gaze, she said, “I’m not used to…being like this. I don’t like it. It makes me feel…â€�

ÌýÌý “Vulnerable,â€� I finished for her. “I understand, babe.â€�

ÌýÌý She faced me fully, her chocolate brown eyes craving for me. “I hate that another girl loved you that much, before me.â€� She laughed at herself. “It makes me seem possessive, but I want to love you more…so much more than she did.â€�

ÌýÌý “That’s intense,â€� I teased.

ÌýÌý Scoffing, Moya rolled her eyes and spun away from me, staring out the window again. I edged closer and cloaked my arms around her. “I like how passionate you are, because I’m the same. I want to be your first and your last. I want every part of you, Moya.â€�

ÌýÌý Seconds later, I was peering into her mesmerizing eyes again. My heart started to race just as her breathing strengthened. There was something rising between us. Heat circulated in the air, making it difficult to control my thoughts.

ÌýÌý Unexpectedly, Moya pushed into my chest, biting on my bottom lip as she kissed me hard.

We continued for a while, burning up in desire, until Moya yanked on my shirt and guided me over to the bed.

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Burning Down the HouseÌýbyÌýAllie Gail

Publication date: March 2014

Genres:ÌýContemporary,ÌýNew Adult

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This book contains strong language and sexual content and is intended for ages 17+.

Rob Kensington is just your typical high school senior. Athletic, intelligent, handsome. Sees a therapist once a week. Because his parents just died in a house fire of questionable origin. And heÌýdoesn’t seem to care.

Maybe he isn’t so typical.

Sara Marsh had no clue when she returned to live with her divorced father that the bedroom down the hall would be occupied by a stray with a major attitude problem. The last time she saw Rob, heÌýwas a brooding goth who could have passed as Marilyn Manson’s love child. But at some point during her three years away, Creepy Kensington managed to evolve into a sizzling hot star runningÌýback with smoldering hazel eyes.

The attraction is undeniable. The temptation is irresistible. And soon they’re sharing more than just an address. But with another life lost in a deliberately set blaze, Sara’s trust is faltering. Has sheÌýlost her heart to a serial arsonist? He’s already shown her the allure of playing with fire.

And someone’s about to get burned.

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“Hellooo, baaaa-by!�

Startled, I floundered to cover my boobs while splashing water over the side of the tub and all across the floor in the process. “What the hell! What are you � get out of here!� I threw a loofah at him but in my haste I missed.

Ignoring my demand, Rob moseyed over to kneel beside the bathtub, propping his arms on the edge and smirking at my compromising position. There weren’t any bubbles left to hide under, so I quickly drew my knees up to my chest and wrapped my arms around them. “What are you, deaf? I said get out!�

“I heard what you said.� To my amazement, he dipped his fingers in the water and swirled them around. “Water’s getting cold.�

“Then take your hand out of it!� I snapped, my cheeks flushing pink.

“I think we should let it out.� He reached underwater for the drain stopper, and his grin slowly spread as my eyes widened.

“Don’t you dare.�

“See…payback’s a bitch, now isn’t it?�

“Don’t touch that drain. I mean it.� To my horror, I felt an overwhelming urge to laugh and I pressed my lips together to suppress a smile. For some idiotic reason, whenever I get nervous I start giggling like a deranged person. I have no idea why. It’s very annoying, especially because it happens at the most inopportune moments.

“I thought we were playing You-Show-Me-Yours-And-I’ll-Show-You-Mine.� He lifted the edge of the stopper just enough to tease me, allowing a small amount of water to escape. “Well, you had your go and now it’s my turn.�

“I think you’ve had one too many beers!� That probably wasn’t even far from the truth. After all, I’d never seen him acting this cheeky before.

“Whoops. Oh my goodness � what do we have here?� He plucked the stopper completely out and held it up, just out of my reach. The water began to rush down the drain. To me it seemed to be disappearing ten times faster than usual.

“It’s not funny!� I protested, even though I was struggling not to giggle at that point. My shoulders were shaking.

“I’m not the one laughing,� he reminded me.

“All right � fine, you got me back. Ha, ha, you’re so clever. At least hand me a towel.�

“Mm…I don’t think so.�

“Hand me a freaking towel!� The water was getting perilously low, and I shoved one foot over the drain to try and diminish the flow.

“You didn’t say please…� he sang softly.

“Rob…� I looked straight at him then, directly into those hazel eyes, and something I saw in them squashed my impulse to laugh. I don’t know what it was, but all of a sudden the only impulse I felt anymore was the overpowering urge to kiss him. And not only that. I had the craziest compulsion to wrap my arms around his neck and pull him on top of me and let him do me six ways to Sunday, right there in the bathtub.

My expression must have been transparent because his smile inexplicably faded. He hesitated for a moment, his eyes searching mine. For what, I can’t say. But I guess he didn’t find what he was looking for there. Straightening, he tossed me the drain stopper and walked out without a word.

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Allie fell in love with the written word from the moment she was issuedÌýher very first Sally, Dick and Jane book. Born and raised in Alabama,Ìýshe now resides in theÌýpanhandle of Florida with her own blue-eyedÌýPrince Charming and three obnoxious cats. When she’s not working on herÌýlatest literary project, she can usually be foundÌýwatching B-movieÌýhorror (the cheesier, the better), reading or playing online computerÌýgames while indulging her unhealthy Pepsi addiction.

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LostÌýbyÌýLayla Hagen

(Lost in Us #0.5)

Publication date: March 2014

Genres:ÌýContemporary,ÌýNew Adult,ÌýRomance

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**Lost is a prequel novella to Lost in Us and can be read before or after. **

Whatever might help him forget his past and numb the pain, James hasÌýtried it all: booze, car races, fights, and then some. Especially women.ÌýCollege offers plenty ofÌýopportunities for everything. . . EspeciallyÌýwhen you have a trust fund to spend.

Serena spirals deeper and deeper into a hurricane of pain. But noÌýmatter how far she falls, there’s no redemption from the overwhelmingÌýguilt.

Two souls consumed by their pasts fight to learn how to survive. But all hope seems to be lost.

Until they meet each other.

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When the speech starts, something about her voice is not right. But when I look up from the brochure, I forget about her voice altogether.

Her eyes.

I know that look in them. Haunted and lost.

I sit up straight in my seat and tune in to her speech. I frown as I start to pay attention to what she says. She has some kind of notes in front of her, but she’s not reading them. I don’t think she’s saying what she’s written on them at all. She speaks of hardship, loss, and the ability to put everything behind through hard work. I have a hunch she’s referring to something more than what’s happening here today. Her porcelain skin gets paler with every word. Her eyes become glassy before long, and then she tucks a strand of black hair behind her ear. I’m sure as hell she wiped away a tear.

No.

Someone like her shouldn’t be crying. Hurting.

I suddenly have the urge to hold her, do whatever it takes to stop what is hurting her. Make that look in her eyes disappear, and make her smile instead.

It’s an urge I don’t recognize.

I also have another urge. I recognize this one. The urge to bite that full lower lip of hers, and run my tongue down her neck, all the way to that sweet hollow. And then rip her shirt. Button by button. Better, even. Rip them apart all at once and cup her breasts. Twirl my tongue around her nipples.

Fuck.

I’ve got to get a grip. I’m so aroused I’d like nothing better than to disappear with her into an empty classroom. But I don’t think she’s the type. Her skirt is a few inches too long for her to be that type.

Even if she were . . . I’d like to do things a little differently than usual.

First, I’d put a smile on her face.

Then I’d get her to beg me to take her.

When everyone applauds and she leaves the stage, I stand up and walk to the front, planning to start the first thing right away. After she shakes the parents� hands, and hugs one of the girls who won, she stops in front of a guy who puts his arm around her waist and kisses her.

On her lips.

The view hits me like a whiplash. Of course she has a boyfriend. It’s not like she would wait for me, the biggest fuck-up among fuck-ups, to make her smile. She already has someone who can make her smile.

Except she’s not smiling. After they break from the kiss, her expression hasn’t changed. Whatever causes her torment, the idiot she’s with has no idea how to make it better. Someone like her should always smile. She deserves someone who can make her smile. And this idiot is far from what she needs.

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My name is Layla Hagen and I am a New Adult Contemporary Romance author.

I fell in love with books when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.

I write romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.

And I drink coffee. Lots of it, in case the photo didn’t make it obvious enough

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Title: The Rental

Author: Rebecca Berto

Genre: Erotic Romance

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Title: The Rental Part 1

Release Date: Late 2014

SYNOPSIS

Eighteen-year-old Vee Wyland is no stranger to loss. In the blink of an eye, she loses her father in a horrible accident. And when she needs her boyfriend the most, he leaves her for her best friend. Suddenly, the girl that had everything unravels, caught in a downward spiral of grief and financial loss.

Drop-dead gorgeous and old crush, Rick Delaney waltzes in and opens her up to the world of The Rental, where everything is for sale, except sex itself.

It seems easy enough � guarding your heart, but selling your body.

But it’s hard to trust your ex-boyfriend’s brother.

Dealing with his own demons, Rick is drawn to Vee and the white-hot sizzle that flares when she walks into a room. From the moment they re-unite, their sexual chemistry is undeniable. He ignites passion back into her dull world, and it seems all fun and games until feelings get involved.

Fall into the scorching new world of The Rental, where hearts get broken and the foreplay builds to a thrilling climax.

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Title: The Rental Part 2

Expected Release: TBA

Synopsis: Coming Soon.

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Rebecca Berto

Rebecca Berto writes stories about love and relationships. She gets a thrill when her readers are emotional reading her books, and gets even more of a kick when they tell her so. She’s strangely imaginative, spends too much time on her computer, and is certifiably crazy when she works on her fiction.

Rebecca Berto lives in Melbourne, Australia with her boyfriend and their doggy.

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TattooÌýbyÌýCambria Hebert

(Take It Off #7)

Publication date: March 10th 2014

Genres:ÌýContemporary,ÌýNew Adult,ÌýRomance


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SYNOPSIS

***This is a new adult contemporary novel and contains sexual content and graphic language. It is not intended for young adult readers.***

A tattoo gets them in trouble� He will get them out.

After years of cultivating an undercover identity, Brody West is finally off the case and free to live a life of his own. All that time spent in the company of criminals and killers left him a little jaded…Ìýand with an identity crisis. He isn’t sure who he is anymore, or who he wants to be.

To give him time to think, he takes a few days off to go fishing. On his way out of town, he makes a routine stop at the bank and finds himself flirting with the girl behind the counter.

But his flirtation is cut short when criminals burst into the bank and shoot her right before his eyes.

In attempt to administer first aid, Brody reveals a tattoo on his back. A mark that will drag him and the girl into the kind of situation he was trying to get away from. But he can’t walk away becauseÌýhe’s the only thing capable of keeping Taylor alive and bringing down the guys who shot her—guys who are seriously dangerous.

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The top 5 things every writer needs.

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A Nespresso MachineÌý â€� everyone knows that writers need their caffeine.Ìý That the long hours spent at the computer, or even just mapping out a story in their head is exhausting. Coffee is the drug of choice for almost every single writer (and non-writer!) I know. I recently was given the gift of a Nespresso Machine. I wasn’t sure if I would like it because truth be told I’m not a huge fan of the Kuerig. But that’s probably because I’m a latte girl. The Nespresso that I have steams the milk and brews espresso and pours it all into my cup. I add some caramel (what, every girl needs a little sugar in her life) and viola! Instant writer juice. I highly recommend this machine. It’s a genius. And it never talks back like my characters.

2.ÌýÌý Pajamas and sweatpants â€� You don’t actually think writer’s sit around looking glamorous all day do you? Heck, no. I roll out of bed throw on some sweats and a t-shirt and take my kids to school. Then I come home and sit at the computer for as long as my brain will let me. Only after all of that do I force myself to work out and take a shower. Then usually I just put more bum clothes on.

3.ÌýÌý An iPhone â€� because when the characters won’t let you sleep at night it’s much easier to grab your phone and type a note than it is to reboot your laptop back up.Ìý Plus the ease of social media on the go, email and various apps it’s easier to keep up as you move.

4.ÌýÌý An Editor â€� because every writer has issues they can’t fix. That’s what an editor is for. I myself have an ongoing obsession with the word “thatâ€�. My editor literally needs a shovel to dig them all out of my manuscripts.

5.ÌýÌýÌý Peace and Quiet â€� Don’t laugh!! I’m serious! And yes, I have kids. I know a lot of people who write with earphones or headphones. Some use music to drown out noise â€� though to me that just creates more noise. I don’t think headphones would work for me either â€� I would feel too much like a pilot or something. My favorite times of day to write are when my kids are at school and I can turn off the TV, the radio and all the noise. I also like to write at night when everyone is sleeping though I admit that’s harder because I tend to get sleepy faster.

So those are my top 5 things that a writer needs. Maybe not every writer � I’m sure some require different things. And on certain days I require more than that but I’m trying to keep it simple. J

Huge thank you for having me here today!!

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Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormalÌýHeven and HellÌýseries, the new adultÌýDeath EscortsÌýseries, and the new adultÌýTake it OffÌýseries. She loves a caramel latte, hates math andÌýis afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always haveÌýgood hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work byÌývisitingÌý

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‘Othello� by C.E. Wilson

(Shakespeare for Everyone Else #2)

Release Day: December 23, 2013

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Shakespeare’s work features some of the most memorable stories and

characters ever created, yet for too many curious readers the

combination of ultra-dense dialogue and unfamiliar historical settings

make tackling the Bard’s work something between a tedious chore and a

confusing mess of bird-bolts and quondam carpet-mongers.

While it’s nearly impossible to replicate or improve on these works,

it is (thanks to their timeless nature) possible to make them more

accessible to a wider audience.

In this Young Adult retelling of one of William Shakespeare’s most

memorable plays, join C.E. Wilson as she breathes new life into

Othello, the second book in her series Shakespeare for Everyone Else.

When Archer decides that he’s had enough of Orion and Devony running

what he thought was going to be his school he takes desperate measures

to ruin everything. Through lies and betrayal, deceit and deception,

Archer will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and he doesn’t care

whose lives he has to destroy in the process.

Can anyone stop one of William Shakespeare’s most villainous

characters in this YA retelling of the epic tragedy of Othello?

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“Orion, I’d like to think that we’re friends now.Ìý We’re friends, right?â€�

“Of course.Ìý You helped me out when Micah was drunk and making an absolute ass out of himself.Ìý You’ve proven on more than one occasion that I can trust you with school events and I know you care about the school’s reputation as much as I do.Ìý Please…tell me what you think you saw.â€�

“Micah’s a good guy.Ìý I think I’m looking too much into things.â€�

“Tell me what you’re thinking.�

“I don’t see a reason to get you riled up this close to the tournament.�

“Why would I get riled up?�

“Because you’re stressed.Ìý I’m worried you’ll start to see things that aren’t there.Ìý There’s going to be a lot of pressure.Ìý The media’s going to be here.â€�

“I know about the damn tournament.Ìý What I want to know is if Micah is trustworthy.â€�

As he fumbled with his fingers, Archer could feel Orion’s heavy gaze.Ìý “I don’t think you have anything to worry about.â€�

“You’re lying.�

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ÌýBook Review ~ ‘Othello (Shakespeare for Everyone Else #2)â€� by C.E. Wilson ~ 4 Stars!

Any author who re-writes any well known classic to make it more relatable to people today, has a huge feat ahead of them, none more so than authors who rewrite Shakespeare. C.E. Wilson took on an incredibly difficult challenge, and not only succeeded, but also wrote the story so well, that the emotions that are more difficult to experience whilst reading Othello in script form, just flew off the page and I really connected with the characters and storyline.

Being a huge Shakespeare fan, I have read all of his known plays, and Othello is one of the more difficult ones to read and understand. C.E. Wilson did a fantastic job in brining Shakespeare’s characters alive in the 21stÌýcentury, and made their motives, feelings and struggles seem very much relatable to real problems that young people face today. I liked how it was set in a school, which made an excellent way for all the characters to know each other, and have jealousy issues related to school related drama.

I particularly loved how the characters were introduced to us. I really felt the connection between Orion (Othello) and Dev (Desdemona) and I could see the love that they had for each other so clearly that it broke my heart to see Orion’s descent into jealousy. The pacing of the story was also perfectly in line with the way that Shakespeare’s original work was paced. Whilst many may feel the ending is very sudden and not much closure is given, I loved how C.E. Wilson tackled this tragic ending, as it was very much in line with how Shakespeare’s plays do end very abruptly after the final dramatic scene, with less prominent characters speaking the final lines.

I gave this book 4 stars, as there were a few moments in the book where I felt the dialogue was a bit stilted, almost as though it were written for a play and not for a novel, but in the grand scheme of how well-thought out and produced this book was, this was really only a little thing.

This is one of the best Shakespeare retellings I have read, it is incredibly well-thought out and was extremely relatable to young adults, and I feel that this sort of book would have helped a lot of my class-mates when I was studying Shakespeare at school.

A clever, unique and intriguing young adult adaption of Shakespeare’s ‘Othello�.

4 Stars!

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C.E. Wilson

C.E. Wilson is 30 years old and currently living in Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania with her husband and her two dogs and two cats. They are

all the loves of her life. When she’s not writing young adult fantasy

novels, she enjoys writing short stories to post on DeviantArt. She

loves to write stories involving giants and little people (a genre

also known as GT) and nothing helps her to write more than a strong

cup of coffee with a sweet creamer and taking time at the end of the

day to watch some classic movies with her husband.

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Reading on the side:Ìýhttp://www.goodreads.com/CEWilson

Twitter: Cewilson1

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Undeclared by Jen Frederick

(Woodland Series #1)

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult.

Undeclared by Jen Frederick is ON SALE for ONLY $1.99. This is book one in the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Woodlands Series. Have you met Noah and Grace yet?Ìý

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SYNOPSIS

For four years, Grace Sullivan wrote to a Marine she never met, and fell in love. But when his deployment ended, so did the letters. Ever since that day, Grace has been coasting, academically and emotionally. The one thing she’s decided? No way is Noah Jackson � or any man � ever going to break her heart again.

Noah has always known exactly what he wants out of life. Success. Stability. Control. That’s why he joined the Marines and that’s why he’s fighting his way � literally � through college. Now that he’s got the rest of his life on track, he has one last conquest: Grace Sullivan. But since he was the one who stopped writing, he knows that winning her back will be his biggest battle yet.

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Dear Grace,

My biggest fear, huh? I don’t think I ever told you about my recruitment experience, did I? So the AF reps show up at high school on career day. Bo had skipped and gone somewhere to drink the day away. Lucky jerk. I would’ve cut class that day, too, but I had too many skips and was warned that if I had any more, they would withhold my diploma and make me go to summer school. That wasn’t going to happen.

Anyway, I end up talking with the Army and Marine recruiters. Their spiels are pretty similar. They ask me about my interests, and I tell them getting the heck out of Nowheresville is my priority. The Marine recruiter nods and says he felt the same way. He tells me I can earn money, get my college paid for, and make a lot of friends. The first one sounds interesting, the second intriguing, the third I could care less about. Turns out the last one is actually the biggest benefit of joining.

Later, the recruiter follows up with me. Gives me a huge laundry list of awesome things about joining. I tell him he doesn’t have to sell me anymore, that I’m ready to sign. Only I’m debating between the Marines and the Army. Then I make my biggest mistake ever. I admit that I’m not a fan of water. The Marine recruiter laughs and says, “You’ll be infantry, son,� and I sign.

When I get to boot camp they tell me the Marines are a branch of the Navy. The Navy, Grace. The Marine recruiter must have noted that I had an aversion to water, because every punishment I ever received was water-related.

The moral of this story is that I can’t go around telling people my greatest fear, because someone will use it against me. It ain’t water anymore.

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Fighting for LoveÌýbyÌýL.P. Dover

(Second Chances #4)

Publication date: March 9th 2014

Genres:ÌýContemporary,ÌýNew Adult,ÌýRomance




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SYNOPSIS

Fighting for someone’s heart is more challenging than fighting for a title.

For a time, many years ago, love had grown, love was made, and in the end â€� love was lost. The decision to leave had been the worst mistake ShelbyÌýDawson could have ever made. However, at the time—ten years ago—she felt her secret needed to stay hidden, even if it broke her heart and the heartÌýof the man she loved. Back then, he was all hers and she was all his, but now things have changed and he isn’t the same guy she knew.

He happens to be the well-known MMA Heavyweight champion and famous bad boy, Matt ‘The Destroyerâ€� Reynolds, who once before struggled toÌýhelp his family pay the bills. Now, he has money flowing with each undefeated win and an insurmountable number of women filling his bed.ÌýEverything is perfect for the illustrious fighter, until one day it all changes. In walks the girl from his past, the same girl who promised to stick by himÌýbut left and never looked back.

Their second chance to make things right will not come easy, for when one mistake is made an unwelcome consequence soon follows. Someone outÌýthere wants to rip them apart and they won’t stop until Matt and Shelby pay the ultimate price â€� their love.

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This or That Questions

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Paperback or Ebook?

Both, I don’t like to bend the paperbacks, but I love to have them. I’ll just buy the ebook and read them so I can have the paperbacks perfectly crisp on my shelf.
Chocolate or Vanilla?

Vanilla
Laptop or Desktop?

Laptop
Liquor or Wine?

Wine
Summer or Winter?

Winter, however, this winter was kind of brutal so I might need to switch that to summer.
Day or Night?

Day
Cash or Debit Card?

Debit card
Birthday or Christmas?

Christmas, definitely.
Talk or Text?

Talk
Gum or Candy?

Gum
Coffee or Tea?

Tea
Dog or Cat?

Cat
Long hair or Short?

Long hair
Sing or Dance?

Both!!
Fruit or Vegetable?

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L.P. Dover

USA Today Bestselling author, L.P. Dover, is a southern belle residing in North Carolina along with her husband and twoÌýbeautiful girls. Before she even began her literary journey she worked in Periodontics enjoying the wonderment of dentalÌýsurgeries.

Not only does she love to write, but she loves to play tennis, go on mountain hikes, white water rafting, and you can’t forgetÌýthe passion for singing. Her two number one fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime and those songsÌýusually consist of Christmas carols.

Aside from being a wife and mother, L.P. Dover has written over nine novels including her Forever Fae series, the SecondÌýChances series, and her standalone novel, Love, Lies, and Deception. Her favorite genre to read is romantic suspense and sheÌýalso loves writing it. However, if she had to choose a setting to live in it would have to be with her faeries in the Land of theÌýFae.

L.P. Dover is represented by Marisa Corvisiero of Corvisiero Literary Agency.

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TransformedÌýbyÌýE.V. Fairfall

Publication date: January 1st 2014

Genres:ÌýParanormal,ÌýRomance





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SYNOPSIS

Since the beginning, two entities have had complete, unquestioned control over Thea: the Earth and God.

But when Thea suddenly figures out that the Earth has Ìýtrapped herÌýwithin a forest, she discovers that the only way to set herself free isÌýto break God’s one rule; she mustÌýforsake her animal form and becomeÌýhuman.

The result is nothing she could ever have expected. Lost within theÌýtorrent of human emotions, Thea starts to lose who she is and evenÌýbegins to fall in love with the one thingÌýshe always hated: a hunter.

As her act against God proves more problematic than anticipated, itÌýis only a matter of time before her punishment may prove to be worseÌýthan Earth’s entrapment.

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What makes Transformed a unique story?Ìý

Well, let me first ask you this: how often have you read a book in which God and Mother Earth are siblings? Or a book in which Earth itself is an entity of its own, and prevents God from doing anything he wants? How often have you read a book in which Mother Earth is able to take any form except for that of a human because it is forbidden? Though Transformed is a story about finding one’s self, it also explores the foibles of being human and the value of all life. It is about making mistakes and finding a solution, even if that solution isn’t what was originally intended.

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Where does the story take place?Ìý

Transformed takes place in a small mountain town in Colorado. This fictitious town resides next to a forest and is green and lush (Colorado can get very dry), and because of its high elevation, it has strange weather patterns.

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How important are names to you in your books? Do you choose the names based on the way they sound or the meaning? Do you have any name choosing resources you recommend?

Names! Names are so important to me, mostly because I can’t actually write a character without first knowing their name. I can have the perfect scene in my head but until I find a name that I know fits the character, I just can’t write them in. I don’t pick names based on the sounds, but sometimes I pick a name because of its meaning. Mostly I just know when a name works for my character. As for resources, I tend to use lots of baby naming websites.

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Who is your favorite character from Transformed and why?Ìý

Oh gosh, I’m going to say Cricket. I love Chamber of course, but Cricket is just so fun. Cricket is a girl who Thea turned into a squirrel because she needed to borrow her apartment while she was human. Even though Cricket is now a squirrel, she insists on taking special care of the clothes that she reluctantly let Thea borrow—more like take. Thea, who doesn’t understand why Cricket cares about the clothes, tends to leave them wherever she might drop them. Here is a quick excerpt from the book:

“’You have a squirrel in your sweater.� Brice cocked his head to the side. ‘Actually, I think it’s stealing it.�

Thea looked over her shoulder to see the little squirrel dragging the sweater across the floor toward the closet. If Brice saw a squirrel put a sweater on a hanger, she would never hear the end of it. She shook her head toward the squirrel, causing the ball of fur to stop and glare before continuing to drag the sweater out of sight. If Thea didn’t start hanging up the squirrel’s clothes, she had a feeling the little rodent would attempt to kick her out.�

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Give us some insight into your main character. What does she do that is so special?Ìý

Thea is God’s sister and has spent her life filling the role of Mother Earth, creating the plants and animals and serving as their guardian. Alongside her brother God, the two siblings used theirÌýlightÌýto create for hundreds of years. She doesn’t understand humans, and she likes them even less. It isn’t until she takes a human form that she begins to understand what she has been missing out on, and ultimately she gains a deeper understanding of her brother and what it means to be a part of a family.

Did you have a specific song or playlist that you listened to when you were writing Transformed?

I actually can’t listen to music when I write. I wish I could. Sometimes a song will inspire me or motivate me, but while writing I need quiet. Of course, that never really happens because I live in an apartment with paper thin walls—but that is part of the adventure.

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What writing advice do you have for other aspiring authors?

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýNever give up, and go to writers conferences! I wish I had gone to a writers conference earlier. They open your mind to a side of book writing that you normally wouldn’t consider. You can meet people who love what you love, and it is a great chance to break out of your shell and read some of your work out loud. Not only that but you will meet other writers who will help you through the hard times.

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What can readers who enjoy your book do to help make it successful?Ìý

Reviews! Social media posts on Facebook, Tumblr, Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and so on. Word of mouth is huge for any author. There are so many great books in the world that people haven’t discovered, but they only need to be pointed in the right direction.

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E.V. Fairfall

I love to write just as muchÌýas I love to read. I try to read a book per week, which doesn’t alwaysÌýwork out, but it’s the thought that counts. Aside from all that I am aÌýhugeÌýanimal person.

Transformed is my first novel, but it isn’tÌýmy first publication; I’ve had several short stories published over theÌýlast two years. My main goal as a writer is to explore humanityÌýand toÌýgive people something fun to read.

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