Cover Reveal for Into The Nothing by BT Urruela

 I'm so excited to share the Cover Reveal of 

Into The Nothing by BT Urruela!!

 To celebrate, I'm giving away a copy of A Lover's Lament signed by BT Urruela. I will also giveaway 4 signed picture postcards.

INTO THE NOTHING, by BT Urruela...
Book One of the Broken Outlaw Series
Release Date: June 21, 2016
Add to Goodreads – http://bit.ly/1OElKZr

Photo by: CJC Photography
Model: Gideon Connelly (FIRST COVER!!)
Designer: Cover Me Darling

BLURB:
Xander Evans has been on the road for many years. Never settling. Always moving from one place to another, unable to let go of his past. He lived a tragic childhood, spending most of those years in foster care. He's never felt like he's had a home. That is until he stops in the small town of Truman Valley, Missouri, where he meets a woman who will change everything he's ever known.

Paige Watson has it all. A loving family, beautiful home, and a great career. The only thing she's missing....is love. After escaping an abusive relationship, she opens her heart up to a stranger. He is unlike any man she's ever met. He came into her life and turned it completely upside down. Everything is perfect. That is, until one fateful night.

A night that would tear the Watson family apart, never to be put back together again.

A night that would send Xander away to prison for life.

About the Author

‪

 BT Urruela was an infantryman in the US Army from August 2004 until February 2011. At the end of a year long tour to Baghdad, Iraq, his vehicle was hit by two roadside bombs, which took his right leg below the knee and the life of his commander. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his wounds, an Army Commendation Medal, and Combat Infantryman's Badge. He medically retired from the Army in 2011 and moved to Tampa, FL where he currently works as a Director and Brand Ambassador for VETSports, a veteran community sports nonprofit he co-founded in 2012. He also conducts motivational speeches, works as a cover and fitness model and he's a personal performance trainer.
He's a co-author of the military romance novel A Lover's Lament and the upcoming romantic thriller and his debut solo novel, Into the Nothing.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

NEW RELEASE: Spend The Night by Elizabeth Lee

Title: Spend The Night

Author: Elizabeth Lee

The Hotel Collection Serial:  3 episodes

Spend the Night – Episode 1

Welcome to The Wellesley-Crawford...
Hannah Wellesley has spent her entire life running the halls of her family-owned hotel, the infamous and opulent Wellesley-Crawford. Noted as one of the city's richest, most luxurious hotels in Chicago, the WC is what Hannah has devoted her life and career to.

The hotel’s Annual Masquerade Gala is the event of the year, but this year Hannah’s evening involves more than just handing out masks. After a mysterious rendezvous in a secluded stairwell with an irresistible and unidentifiable man, Hannah becomes consumed with discovering the identity of her masked lover. Just as she’s about to give up the search, two men blow back into her life with drastically different intentions. They both have secrets and uncovering them will lead Hannah down a darkly dangerous path.

Drawn to both of the intriguing bachelors, she’ll have to determine which one is after her heart and which one plans to do her deadly harm before it’s too late.

 Purchase Links:

Amazon   Barnes & Noble

Globug's Review

Consider me hooked. The first episode of The Hotel Collection starts with a bang. Like a literal bang, up against the wall, with a mysterious stranger. The prologue gives you a taste of the sexy I can only hope continues in the following episodes.

Hannah is extremely hard working and driven as she prepares to take her rightful place as the next COO of her family's hugely successful hotel. To say she could use a night of stress relief and just letting go of her inhibitions is an understatement. She never expected to be consumed so completely by one encounter with a stranger. Too bad her mystery man hit it and quit it. Eight months later and she's ready to give up hope that destiny dick is ever coming back. 

Then two guys show up that could potentially solve the mystery. Carter is a chef that Hannah met that night eight months ago. Now he's back and working in her Hotel. She hasn't seen Trenton Crawford in ten years but now he's back and looking to take her job as COO. The author includes the POV from "HIM". It adds a really cool suspense factor to the story. You don't know the identity of "HIM" or if he has the best of intentions for Hannah. I have a few ideas about who this guy will turn out to be but honestly with the way it's written there is no clear answer to his identity. It could be either Carter or Trenton. I guess it could even be someone we haven't met in the story yet. I really like both guys but I feel like I know more about Trenton. He and Hannah have a lot of history together and I'd love to see them together but there are a couple of moments where something seems a little off with him. The suspense is perfectly miserable. I'm left dying to read the next episode

 Author Bio & Links

 
When I'm not writing or playing the part of wife and mother, you can find me dancing back-up for Beyonce, singing back-up for Miranda, or sunning myself on the beach with a drink in hand. Here's the thing about being born and raised in a small town—you have a very vivid imagination! Now, I channel it all to create stories where the girl always ends up with the right guy, first kisses are magical, and a happy ending is just that!    

 Links: 

 Facebook  Twitter  Website  Author Goodreads  Novel Goodreads

 

Promotional Event: The Unimaginable by Dina Silver {Excerpt + Giveaway}

Thank you for joining The Unimaginable Promotional Event with Dina Silver, hosted by Wordsmith Publicity. Visit the tour homepage to find all the events and participating blogs.

Title: The Unimaginable

Author: Dina Silver

Age Group: Adult 

Genre: Contemporary Romance/Mystery/Suspense

From the author of One Pink Line comes a story about letting go of the past and finding bravery in the depths of fear. Set on the sun-soaked beaches of Thailand and the rough waters of the Indian Ocean, The Unimaginable paints a vivid portrait of a young woman on a journey to find herself—and her harrowing fight for survival.

After twenty-eight years of playing by the rules, Jessica Gregory moves from her small Indiana town to Phuket, Thailand. But her newfound routine is upended with the arrival of Grant Flynn, a captivating, elusive man who is sailing around the world while trying to move on from a past tragedy. Jessica volunteers to help crew Grant’s boat, Imagine, on a passage across the Indian Ocean and finds herself falling in love with him as the voyage gets underway. But when disaster strikes, Jessica must summon her courage as the crew is confronted by unspeakable terrors––and, aboard a boat named for such promise, comes the unimaginable.

Cover Reveal ***NOCTE***

The night is always darkest before the dawn.

This is where the darkness begins.

 

Want to get exclusive sneak peeks, previews, and teasers of NOCTE, coming November 3? Sign up right here. Save yourself. 

 

Cover Reveal & Excerpt: Every Time I Think Of You by Tracey Garvis-Graves

 We are so excited to share the cover for the upcoming Every Time I Think of You, by New York Times bestselling author Tracey Garvis-Graves. We also have the first chapter available for you to read!

Title: Every Time I Think of You

Author: Tracey Garvis-Graves

Age Group: Adult

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Publication Date: 9/16/14

Thirty-year-old Daisy DiStefano has two people she holds dear: the grandmother who raised her, and her three-year-old son, Elliott. But when Daisy’s grandmother is killed in a seemingly random act of violence, Daisy must take steps to protect herself and her child.

Despite a thriving career in San Francisco, thirty-six-year-old Brooks McClain has returned home to spend what little time his mother has left before she succumbs to the deadly disease that is ravaging her. The seasoned investigative reporter has taken a position with the local newspaper and been on the job less than twenty-four hours when he’s summoned to cover the death of Pauline Thorpe.

Brooks is all business, but the more time he spends with Daisy DiStefano, the more invested he becomes; there’s something about a single mother, a defenseless child, and an unsolved crime that has stirred Brooks’s protective instincts like nothing ever has before.

And when the unthinkable happens, Brooks will do whatever it takes to clear the name of the woman he’s fallen for and the child he’ll protect at any cost.

Romantic and suspenseful, Every Time I Think of You shows how far two people will go to fight for the ones they love, and the life they’ve always imagined.

Add on Goodreads

COVER REVEAL: BRANDED (A BAD BOYS ANTHOLOGY) by B.L. Wilde, Jeanne McDonald, Jo Matthews, Mary Elizabeth, and Sarah Elizabeth

Branded

A Bad Boys Anthology

By

B.L.Wilde

Jeanne McDonald

Jo Matthews

Mary Elizabeth

Sarah Elizabeth

Cover Design: Cover It Designs

Genre: Romance/Suspense

Expected Release Date: 28th August, 2014

  

Cover Reveal: Where There's Smoke by Elizabeth Lee

We are thrilled to bring you the cover for Elizabeth Lee's 

WHERE THERE'S SMOKE!!

 WHERE THERE’S SMOKE is a New Adult Romantic Suspense novel

 being released on May 20^th.

This cover was designed by Lauren Perry of L. Perry Designs.

  About WHERE THERE’S SMOKE: 

There is something to be said for letting go. Ryland Roberts knows that better than anyone. He'd let go of his ambitions, of his family and—most of all—of her. He'd perfected the art of putting his past behind him and accepted the fact that the town he wanted to leave in his rearview was the place where he was going to live out his days. But sometimes the past doesn't just go away. Sometimes it comes back to haunt you. Piper Jameson convinced herself that she left for all the right reasons. She'd saved people by leaving—made sure that they weren't tainted by her rebellious ways. When her little sister asks her to come home and say goodbye to their ailing mother, she's forced to see that things aren't always as they seem. The people who she'd left behind might not have been saved at all. In the amount of time it takes a bullet to travel from point A to point B, Piper and Ryland will have to put their feelings for each other aside and make a choice. Forced on the run with Piper's sister, they begin to understand that the future they thought was gone was never really lost.

Blog Tour: Seamless (By A Thread #3) by R.L. Griffin {Review + Giveaway}

Genre: Adult Contemporary/Romantic Suspense

Publication Date: December 8th 2013

Series: By A Thread #3

Pages: 275

Format: Mobi/ARC

Source: Provided by author for tour

Professional, successful, survivor Stella has mastered the art of appearances and conquering what life throws at her. Time after time, she chooses to fight even though she's consistently poised to break. It's that fight to get her life back, to make things right, to survive that defines who she is. She's been loved, left, lost, blown up, shot, and exploited. Physically, she's almost completely put back together. Mentally, Stella's one step from a vindictive retaliation that may or may not be her best choice. In Seamless, Stella has no choice but to step into the ring with someone who she once loved. It's a dirty fight that will take all she has. Will she do what it takes to win? Will she make it out alive? You'll cheer her on until you realize all is not what it seems. Appearances can be deceiving.

Cover Reveal: The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros

  Title: The Darkest Joy 

Author: Marata Eros 

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Expected release: February 18, 2014

Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense

Age Group: New Adult

A sexy and poignant new adult novel from New York Times bestseller Marata Eros, about two lost souls who find each other in the wake of tragedy, only to learn that love may not be enough to heal the wounds of a dark and tortured past... Twenty year-old Brooke Starr has escaped the aftermath of a brutal tragedy by abandoning her music studies and moving north to take a summer position as a part-time deck hand on a deep-sea fishing boat. When her survivor’s guilt becomes unbearable, Brooke realizes there's only one thing she can do to finally erase the pain. Deep sea fisherman, Chance Taylor, has just wrapped his guitar set at the local saloon when he sees the silhouette of a young woman in repose, the full moon highlighting her shadow as she plummets from a pier too high for diving... into water too cold to survive. Without thinking, he plunges in after her, saving Brooke from drowning. As Chance works to save her from her own emotional fragility, Brooke finally begins to learn how to save herself. But when their chemistry begins to consume them, Brooke withdraws. She’s determined to be the master of her own destiny... until the past catches up with her in a cataclysmic plan so dark, so final... it threatens their love and their very lives

.   

Release Event + Giveaway: Adams Apple by Liv Morris

Title: Adam’s Apple

Author: Liv Morris

Publisher: Kiki Press

Release date: July 30, 2013

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Suspense Romance

Age Group: New Adult

Event organized by: AToMR Tours

Adam Kingsley reigns as the young prince of Manhattan.  Everything he touches turns to gold making him the envy of Wall Street. Women swoon at his feet, money falls out of his pockets, and his killer good looks are as wicked as sin. A dangerous trifecta. 

What more could a thirty-two year old man wish for? Maybe that his life never changes and his past stays far away? Sounds reasonable but life seldom is.

Kathryn Delcour is a beautiful and alluring socialite with unique erotic tastes. When she suddenly appears on the New York City social scene, Adam finds her too tempting to resist.  He has to have her, but she is warned to stay away from him and his player ways. She tries her hardest to keep him at arm's length however Kathryn's arms may not be strong enough to hold Adam at bay.

Hidden secrets, Kathryn's passion for an ancient sexual practice, and a former business partner wanting to inflict a deadly revenge set the scene for a wild ride as Adam tells the story in his own words.

Teaser Tuesday: Tension (By A Thread #2) by R.L. Griffin

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading Anyone can play along! 

Here are the Rules:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

The Stella who emerges from the rubble of the bombing in Montana is a woman full of conflict. She knows she should be grateful that she lived when others didn't, but after waking in the hospital as a celebrity, complete with a new moniker, she's bitter and distrustful, questioning everything in her life. She's unsure of her friends, her new boyfriend, and her job. In addition, a face from the past reappears and threatens to take the one good thing in her life. Stella attempts to deal with the new scrutiny of her life with her usual sense of humor, but she's filled with a new emotion that she tries desperately to hide: HATE. Her recovery is hastened by her determination to find the man who turned her into a walking scar. She's going to kill him; she needs to kill him. Stella isn't alone. She has her close friends and her dog, Cooper. Will their support be enough to help Stella accomplish her plan, or will this endeavor be her undoing? This book is intended for mature audiences due to strong language and sexual content.

Tension (By A Thread #2) by R.L. Griffin {Cover Reveal}

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance/Suspense

Expected Publication Date: August 1st 2013

Author: R.L. Griffin

Series: Sequel to By A Thread

The Stella who emerges from the rubble of the bombing in Montana is a woman full of conflict. She knows she should be grateful that she lived when others didn't, but after waking in the hospital as a celebrity, complete with a new moniker, she's bitter and distrustful, questioning everything in her life. She's unsure of her friends, her new boyfriend, and her job. In addition, a face from the past reappears and threatens to take the one good thing in her life. Stella attempts to deal with the new scrutiny of her life with her usual sense of humor, but she's filled with a new emotion that she tries desperately to hide: HATE. Her recovery is hastened by her determination to find the man who turned her into a walking scar. She's going to kill him; she needs to kill him. Stella isn't alone. She has her close friends and her dog, Cooper. Will their support be enough to help Stella accomplish her plan, or will this endeavor be her undoing? 

By A Thread by R.L. Griffin {Review + Character Interview + Giveaway}

New Adult Romantic Suspense

Kindle/Mobi Format provided by author for review

Stella's future was set, and it was a bright one. She was engaged to a man she adored, and was headed to law school in the fall. Tragically, her perfectly planned future ends just as it was beginning. With no ties to family or friends, Stella finds herself alone in a new city, spiraling out of control. Her typical day comes to a close with her passed out on the floor; sometimes clothed. Luckily, her new roommate, essentially a stranger, is dead set on getting Stella past her grief and back to functioning within society. Putting one foot in front of the other, she climbs up from the bottom of a bottle. Even with all her progress, Stella walks through life unfeeling, numb. Defiant, she sends out warning signals for the world to keep away. But, is that what she really wants? With the steadfast help of a few tight knit friends, she gradually begins to feel again. She starts to savor the flavor of food again; lets herself notice how the handsome bartender glances at her. Still, after allowing herself a fling, she wonders if she will ever be able to let go of her shattered past, fully enjoy the present, or get over what she thought would be her perfect future and with the man who destroyed her heart.

My Take:

R.L. Griffin makes me stiffen! This book is intense, heartbreaking, dramatic, nerve wracking and any other word you can use to describe a book that left me with a shit load of grey hair. It's a character driven story following the daily struggles of the main character trying to cope with grief while starting over.

The prologue begins with Stella working in an FBI field office when an explosion rocks her office. Three masked men rush in and one is determined to have his way with her despite her protests. She can't figure out why they would want to take over this particular field office but that doesn't matter to her once she gets shot in the chest. As she is laying there fading away she looks into the shooters eyes and recognizes them right before the blackness takes over.

Present Day: Stella is living in Washington D.C. with her fiance Jamie and their dog Cooper. They had just moved into a house with some of his friends Stella doesn't know. The day after they arrive Jamie is immediately sent to Georgia starting his new position as an ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) agent. Stella is on the cusp of starting law school and getting to know her other roommates in Jamie's absence when she gets a phone call that changes her life. When the sad news that Jamie has died in a car accident on his way home to her comes, she breaks down and becomes an empty shell. She can't eat, she can't sleep and ultimately defers her law school education for a year while she grieves. When he notices that all she does is drink and hasn't showered in a while, her roommate and Jamie's close friend, Patrick steps up and helps her try to start living again. 

As Stella moves on with her life she makes a new friend in Millie (whom she meets in school) and along with Patrick (Jamie's friend) and Billy (Patrick's friend) she is able to function...somewhat. She meets a sexy bartender named George who becomes her bedroom buddy! She makes him promise not to fall in love with her and tries to keep their relationship strictly about sex. If she doesn't get her heart involved it won't get broken. Things don't always work that way though and they find themselves closer than they intended. As their relationship progresses and Stella starts her new job a new surprise pops into her life throwing the story into chaos with an ending left to be continued...

Wow! There was sooooo much to cover in this book that I didn't even cover half!  I am still trying to process how I feel about this book. It takes place over four years following a grieving Stella after the death of her fiance but it's basically her daily struggle to not lose her shit. I loved that about this book. I have been where Stella is, granted my fiance didn't die (the fucker) I could still relate to losing someone you love out of the blue. After Jamie's death his friend Patrick steps in and takes care of her. I thought throughout the entire book that he would be the one she moved on with, even when the author gave us sexy George! It just seemed like the story was going to go there but Patrick just remained a good friend...until he wasn't. (DUN DUN DUUUUUN).

YES! There is a mystery inside this story that I had a feeling was coming but the farther into the book it got I started thinking "Hmm, maybe I'm wrong?" NEVER! Hootie is NEVER wrong! Things are never as they seem especially when Uncle Sam's crooked ass is involved! Every damn person in this book was a suspect to me! EVERYBODY! It got so bad that I started pointing fingers at the fucking DOG! I would think "OK Cooper, you shit eating bastard, what have you done?". That's pretty bad (or clever of the author) when a story has you so tied in knots you don't trust any of the characters. 

Stella's grief was hard to go through with her because the way the author wrote her was very emotional. It was hard losing Jamie because he was her first love and seeing her keep her engagement ring on even after years he'd been gone both broke my heart and made me love her even more. I love the idea that even death can't overcome real love. It was hard for me to see her move on with George because I didn't want her to move on from Jamie but I loved George at the same time. He was sweet, attentive, charming, sexy and mainly he put up with Stella being completely broken and pushing him away. Any guy who can stay through all that deserves some decent head. Just Sayin'. 

There was one thing about the story that bugged me the most and it may be petty but it got on my nerves. It seemed like in every chapter, on every page, Stella was blowing her bangs out of her eyes. Fuck me! It started to make me feel like mine were in my face even though my hair was tied back! I guess you could boil it down to the character being stressed but after a while I was like "OK I get it!" It didn't turn me off the story at all though and I still enjoyed it very much. I really hope the author is planning to continue with another book because there are a few things that weren't wrapped up that left me confused. The events in the prologue weren't really explained and I felt like some things involving unimportant characters weren't necessary. I trust that the author has a master plan because I enjoyed this story and look forward to another round of suspense induced fucking Diarrhea! 

Favorite Quotes:

"Pretty sure the happy-go-lucky, idealistic person I used to be has been replaced by a drinking, cussing, mess. How do you like me now?" Kindle Ebook 14%

"You think you're the only one who has had loss, pain and despair? That's ridiculous. You're a smart girl, El, you know that's not true. You don't have a monopoly on baggage or pain." Kindle Ebook 52%

"You could call me a mother fucker for the rest of my life and that'd be fine if you would just talk to me." Kindle Ebook 90%

Character Interview:

Joining me on the blog today is Stella and George from By A Thread the gripping and suspenseful novel by R.L. Griffin. Welcome to the blog you two and thank you for being here today!

George:  Thanks for having us.  (Full on dimple smile)

First question is for Stella, You have been through a rough time the last few years, how are things going now, are you happier now than you were three years ago?

Stella clears her throat and George squeezes her hand. 

Stella:  Yes, it’s hard to imagine saying that since I just got shot, but I really am happier.

George- What did you see in Stella that made you hang around so long?

Stella: That’s a really good question.

George:  Well, I really liked her when she, Billy and Patrick started coming into the bar, but I fell head over heels with her when I ate lunch with her on a daily basis at Cosi. When she’s herself it’s like there is a glow around her, she’s funny and really crass.  And (clears throat) she’s pretty good in the sack too. 

Stella - I know how important companionship can be in hard times, I've been there myself. How differently do you think you would have handled your grief if you didn't have your dog Cooper?

Stella:  I think my life would be totally different.  I think I would’ve probably moved home.  Cooper was with me 24/7, I definitely needed that and his unconditional love. 

Stella and George - besides the obvious ;) what are some things you two like to do together? (assuming you aren't breaking them up you evil troll lol- HAHAHAHA <== Author laughing at me)

George:  I like doing  a lot of things with her.  (laughs)

Stella: (elbows him) She said besides the obvious, ass.  Well, it’s tough to do anything in public right now. 

Stella - What do you mean?

Stella:  Things have been a little insane with all the media coverage after I got shot.  I feel like I can’t even take Cooper outside anymore.    

Stella - How do you think new readers will react when they get to the big surprise in the book?

Stella:  Well I was pretty fucking shocked myself.

George: Stella, remember your Mom said not to cuss in the interview.  (laughs)

Stella:  You should probably ask R that.

George - It wasn't really clear in the book why you kept your real name and who you are from Stella, why did you?

George:  (shakes his head)  Because I’m a dumbass. 

Stella: He wanted to get in my panties.

George: Pretty much.  I never tell girls that I just have a physical relationship with who I am, people are really strange when they know you have a little money.  When I first met her in the dog park she was wearing this green tank top and short shorts.  She was hot.  Then by the time we were friends it was too far down the line to be like.  Oh by the way… Also, she didn’t even ask my last name when we first got together, she just wanted me for my (clears throat) skills.

Stella - What would you do for a Klondike bar?

Stella:  I don’t get it.

George - Same question

George:  (Laughing)  Well, I actually think that’s a pretty important question El.  I’m not sure there is something I wouldn’t do for a Klondike bar. 

Stella - If you could go back in time and change anything about your past, would you? And what would you change?

Stella:  I try to live without regrets, but I think… I wouldn’t have gotten the tattoo on my left shoulder blade.  I feel like a total ass.

George - Besides running the bar what would your dream job be? ;)

Stella: Easy.  Reporter.

Stella - What are a few of your pet Peeves about George?

Stella:  That’s hard.

George:  She didn’t say what you liked.

Stella:  (turns red) He works too much.  He’s obsessive about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Nationals. Ummm and others, but I’ll keep the list small.

George - Same?

George:  She blows the bangs out of her eyes A LOT.  I kinda wish she’d just get a haircut.

Stella: I like long bangs.

George: She’s really surly and hard, but I kinda like that too.

Stella & George - Where do you see yourselves in 5 years?

Stella:  R told us we banned from talking about anything like that for fear that I would ruin the book.

(Questions for the author)

Tell us about yourself a la twitter style! (GO!)

I’m sarcastic, kind of raunchy and tired.  I have insomnia which is the only way I can write.  Oh I like drinking…#mom’sproudnot

Your book ended on somewhat of a cliffhanger, will there be another book after By A Thread? If so what can we expect?

Yes, the other book is finished and going to the editor soon.  Should be out in the summer.  You can expect answers, twists, sex, drinking and more from George.

What inspired the characters and events in this story?

I write in a very strange way.  My first book I woke up at 4:00 in the morning with the first page of the book (which is the end) and the story flowed from there.  This one was different.  I dreamed of a scene between George and Stella where Patrick had to get to come get her at the bar and the characters took over my brain.  I mean it was constant.  Truthfully, I went to law school in DC and had two male roommates, but my experience didn’t inspire shit that happened in this book.  I don’t wish that on anyone.

Favorite (current) Songs:  (You can also check out the playlist from Stella on my website)

1.  Mama’s Broken Heart, Miranda Lambert

2.  Lumineers, Stubborn Love

3.  Kid Cudi, Pursuit of Happiness

Favorite Movies:

1.  FIGHT CLUB

2.  Steel Magnolias

3.  Pitch Perfect

Tv (current) Shows:

1.  Scandal

2.  Revenge

3.  Pretty Little Liars

What does the R.L. in R.L. Griffin stand for?

I’ll just say this, people always ask me if I was named after a president.  However, I always liked it when people asked me if I was named after the girl in the Exorcist.   Google that in 3….2…1

In closing what would you like future readers of your books to know about your writing style and stories?

I want them to know how much I appreciate them.  I read every comment, every review and try to respond.  I love that people are enjoying the story and hope they will enjoy more books.  My writing style comes straight from my sarcastic ass and it will continue to be snarky and fun even when dealing with heavy topics. 

Look for Book 2 this summer.  I’ll be doing the name reveal soon and will let you know.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I live in the Atlanta area and I'm surrounded by awesome dudes: my husband, son and two dogs. I went to law school at American University, Washington College of Law, but only after I fell in love with D.C. I worked in the Senate during the impeachment trial and wanted to stay. After law school I worked for a bit in the area, then moved to Atlanta. If you ask anyone who knows me they know I love reading and read all sorts of books. Any free time I have I'm either reading, writing or drinking with friends.

LINKS:

         

  a Rafflecopter giveaway

Teaser Tuesday 3/26: Kill Shot by Liliana Hart

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading Anyone can play along! 

Here are the Rules:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

~ "I'll take whatever I can get at this point." Gabe grabbed her hand and twined his fingers with hers. "Have I ever told you I like feeling the callous on your trigger finger? It's a hell of a turn on." Page 173

"Kill Shot" is not available on Goodreads yet but you can preorder from Amazon! (Trust me, Ya want it!)

Discover more amazing books from this author on:

or visit

Cover Reveal: Because Of You by T.E. Sivec

Series: Playing With Fire #2

Genre: Adult Romantic Suspense

Release Date: April 29th 2013

Cover Design: Okay Creations

BLURB:

Brady Marshall has made a career of playing it safe. When he decides to do something rash and becomes

a Navy SEAL, he thinks he's finally escaped the rigid structure of the high society life his parents forced

down his throat. All he does is trade in one set of rules for another. He follows military protocol to a T, but it

still results in the death of an entire team of Navy SEALS and puts his best friends directly in harm's way.

He’s struggled to stay afloat and not drown in grief, guilt, and booze, but he's losing that battle quickly.

When his baby sister flees her abusive husband and shows up on his doorstep with his young niece in tow,

he has no choice but to clean up his act. He will stop at nothing to protect them and never let them down

again, even if it means taking a job that goes against everything he believes in. If protecting a pop star

princess who thinks she's better than everyone means he can keep a roof over their head, what other choice

does he have?

Layla Carlysle has lived a life of luxury. She's been a star since the young age of fifteen, and every record

she releases shoots straight to the top of the charts. She has people surrounding her every single day

telling her how amazing she is, how beautiful she is, and how lucky she is, but she’s never felt more alone

in her entire life. She wants nothing more than to break free and do what she really wants to do: write her

own music, sing her own songs, and find a way to finally be happy with her life. The only thing standing in

her way is her mother, Eve Carlysle. Eve has controlled every single aspect of her daughter’s life and will

stop at nothing to achieve fame and fortune, even if that means using her daughter to get there. When an

overlyamorous

fan’s letters become increasingly more sinister, Brady will have to suck up his opinion of

how the other half lives to take the job seriously. The pair will need to learn to trust each other and put aside

their differences before the letters become a reality and someone’s life is in jeopardy.

Brady has been to hell and back, and he refuses to let anyone else get close to him again. Layla has never

lived her life for herself, and the emptiness is threatening to break her for good.

Sometimes our lives are already planned for us, but because of you, all of that could change in an instant.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

T.E. Sivec is the pen name for Tara Sivec. Under T.E. Sivec, she delves into a more serious genre that is her absolute favorite to read - romantic suspense.  She loves reading a book and feeling her heart speed up with anticipation and wanted to be able to give that feeling to her fans. T.E. lives in Ohio with her husband and two children, living the dream of being a full-time writer.

Cover Reveal Hosted By: