Let's meet one of my FAVORITE Authors (plus a giveaway)

 ABOUT VICKY:

Triple Rita®-finalist Vick Dreiling is a confirmed historical romance junkie and Anglophile. Frequent business trips to the UK allowed her to indulge her passion for all things Regency England. Bath, Stonehenge, and Spencer House are among her favorite places. She is, however, truly sorry for accidentally setting off a security alarm in Windsor Castle. That unfortunate incident led her British colleagues to nickname her “Trouble”.  A native Texan, she holds degrees in English literature and marketing.

Links:

Website: http://www.vickydreiling.com

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HOW TO MARRY A DUKE blurb:

Tristan, the Duke of Shelbourne is a man with a mission: find a wife he can tolerate as long as they both shall live. No love is necessary—nor desired. But how to choose amid a dizzying array of wealthy-yet-witless candidates? Hire London’s infamously prim and proper matchmaker. Then pretend she’s not the most captivating woman he’s ever met . . .

Helping a devilish Duke create a contest to pick his perfect mate is the kind of challenge Tessa Mansfield relishes. Her methods may be scandalous, but she’s determined to find the notorious bachelor more than a wife—she’ll bring him true love. Yet when Tessa watches the women vie for the Duke’s affections, she longs to win his heart herself. And after a stolen kiss confirms Tristan’s desire, Tessa knows she has broken a matchmaker’s number one rule: never fall in love with the groom.

Excerpt Link: http://www.vickydreiling.com/excerpt_duke.html

Discounted eBook Links ($2.99 at the following retailers):

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/How-Marry-Duke-ebook/dp/B0047Y0FOG/ref=tmm_kin_title_0

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Sony: http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/vicky-dreiling/how-to-marry-a-duke/_/R-400000000000000316664

Book Extras:

Book Playlists: http://www.vickydreiling.com/funstuff.html#playlist

Printable booklist: http://www.vickydreiling.com/booklist.pdf

A SEASON FOR SIN blurb:

Introducing the Sinful Scoundrels...

The Earl of Bellingham is nothing is not a creature of habit: money, meals, and mistresses must be strictly managed if a man is to have a moment's peace. It's a system that works splendidly for him--until now. With his oldest and dearest friends succumbing, one by one, to wedded bliss, Bell is now restless and a trifle lonely. Enter the Sinful Scoundrels--Colin Brockhurst, Earl of Ravenshire, and Harry Norcliffe, Viscount Evermore--who drag him back into society and draw his rakish eye to the ton's new beautiful young widow. Bell isn't after a wife, but a challenge. And Laura Davenport should fit the bill quite nicely...

Buy Links:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/A-Season-for-Sin-ebook/dp/B008GYLGBE/

Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-season-of-sin-vicky-dreiling/1111638235?ean=9781455525140

iBooks: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-season-for-sin/id537356661?mt=11

Giveaway Details:

●      1 set of romance trading cards

●      1 signed bookplate

●      2 bookmarks

That's not all I'm will also send someone an e-book copy of A Season for Sin, so you might be able to get a sample of Vicky's writing. Her books are a lot of fun to read. All you have to do is leave your name, email, and a comment. I will draw a name next Friday and will post the winner here. So, I hope you get to check out Vicky's writing. Talk to you all later. 

Ride With Me by Ruthie Knox

The past couple of days I have been reading Ride With Me by Ruthie Knox. Let me be honest I have been wanting to read this book, partly because my husband loves to cycle. However, I believe he would not approve Tom's clothing. Anyways, here is what the story is about:

Lexie Marshall wanted to ride the TransAmerica Trail, but didn't wanted to go into alone. So, she set out to look for a riding partner. However, when she placed the ad she left out some key information stating she was a female. Especially, when she used Alex Marshall as her name. Technically it is her name shorten.

One person did answer the ad that she thought would be perfect, a Tom Geiger. Little did she know she wasn't making plans with Tom himself, but his sister Taryn. Being the best sister Taryn could be she didn't let Tom know until the last minute.

Now Tom and Lexie are stuck making this trek together. Not a very good start for the both of them. Tom set out to find another person to ride with Lexie, so he could continue on by himself. The question would be did he find that one person to full fill the obligation or did he continue on the trek with her? Only one way to find out.

Here is what I thought of the book: First off Tom is so not a hero. Here's why: he's not very nice and charming plus he's a grouch. However, I still love the grouch. Even though he's not the smooth talking, charming hero, he's still a lot of fun. Come on you gotta love a tire-licking hero. Then you have Lexie who is bubbly, charming, and a lot of fun to be around. You start to wonder how this is all going to workout in the end. I had a lot of fun reading this book, especially when I have been to some of the places mention in the book. So, you might want to check out this book out. Who knows you might get urge to pull out your bike and go for a ride.

Well, that's all for now and I hope you are having fun in whatever you're reading. See ya next time.

Legacy of the Witch by Maggie Shayne

Legacy of the Witch is today's selection. First off it's a novella that introduces a new series that has to do with witches. Perfect for this time of the season, since Halloween is just around the corner. So here's what the novella is about:

We meet up with a 13 year old Amarrah who's grandmother is about to pass on to the next chapter of her life. A flower way of saying she's dying. All her life she has been told of stories of about these witches, but they are not just stories. Amarrah and these witches lives have been entwine with each other over many lifetimes.

Now Amarrah will become the keeper of the box. However, when she is about to leave Iraq for the states she ends up losing the box. Heartbroken that she has let her grandmother down. Life moves on and she sees the box again.  Life has given her a chance to reclaim the box.

In order to reclaim the box she meets Harrison Brockson who had manage to get the box. Now Harrison and Amarrah need to get the box from his ex-fiancee. Will they succeed? Will the future of the three witches come to a happy ending? Well, I guess you will be coming along with me on this journey, because I don't know the answer. I just know how it all started.

I'm excited to see if they all can have a happy ending. The first book in the Portal Series will come out in October. After reading this novella I'm sure that we will find an action pack adventure awaiting us. I hope you will come along with me on this journey. So, far I like the start and eager awaiting the next installment.

So, happy reading and I will talk to you later.

Whatever the Price by Jules Bennett

Friday night I was on my way to Helena to see Avenue Q with my husband and I wasn't really feeling like reading a regency period novel. So, I decided to read Jules Bennett recent book Whatever the Price. Here's what the story is about:

Life in the Hollywood spotlight is never easy, especially when you are a big time movie director with a rocky marriage that's heading to divorce. Then fate drops another bombshell into your lap in a form of a baby.

Anthony Price never saw children in his future, yet with the death of his sister fate dropped Lily into his lap. However, he needs the help from his wife Charlotte to make sure they are able to keep Lily. Charlotte is unsure with the situation and is having a hard believing Anthony is willing to change his old ways for this new form family. However, they have 90 days to work this out or she's gone forever.

Anthony sees this as a new chance and is willing to do anything to keep his wife and the new family that they are forming. Will it be enough to keep her? Will Charlotte be able to see if Anthony can change for the better?

Overall, I liked the book. There were heart warming moments in there, where Anthony is really making an effort to show Charlotte they can have a wonderful family-life together. I really love how Anthony really strives to show that he can change. An indescribable man once he realize he needed to change. Charlotte is sweet with a heart of gold. So, it was good book and I'm looking forward to the next. However, I need to go back and read about his half-brothers story.

Well, I hope you all had a good weekend and I hope you are enjoying the books you are reading. I will see all later.

Sunrise with a Notorious Lord by Alexandra Hawkins

I will be up front, this was not my favorite book of the Lords of Vice series. I couldn't remember why. Of course, I have been re-reading the books, since Alexandra Hawkins had a new Lords of Vice come out this past month. Here is what the story is about:

If you have been following the series you would know that Christopher Courtland, the Earl of Vanewright has been trying to avoid his mother's machination to marry him off. However, his mother has come up a foolproof plan. What can go wrong?

This time his mother has found two delightful girls who might make the perfect bride for her Christopher. The only problem is getting them to London. So, basically she gets them to partake in the season. Lady Netherly told Isabel she wanted to set up Vane with her sister Delia. Thinking what is best for the family, Isabel agrees to Lady Netherly's plan. However, it doesn't go according to plan? Or is that what they are suppose to believe.

At the beginning of the story, I remember the reason why the story wasn't my favorite. I couldn't stand Delia for being the self-absorbed girl that everyone loves. Trust me she is self-absorbed, and that's being nice. While Isabel is trying to keep the family afloat. So, much responsibility is thrown on to Isabel, because she can't count on her mother. However, that is a personal reason and it shouldn't stop you from checking out the book for yourself.

After re-reading the book, the story grew on me a little more. It's just as good as the others. Still not my top pick out of the series, but I gave it a second chance and I would re-read again. I still love the series. This book might worm its way up the ladder, but it might take sometime.

That's all for now and I hope that you are enjoying what your reading. In the next couple of days you will be seeing Saint's story. So long and happy reading.

Audiobook: Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas

Since school started I have resume my listen to an audiobook while I walk. So, I have decided to write about Lisa Kleypas' Stranger in My Arms. It is always a challenge to do do an audio review, but lets see what happens. Here's what the story is about:

Lara married a bastard of a man sometime ago and he left her for India. During his journey home his boat crashes and he perishes. However, he somehow risen from the dead. Can you imagine the shock Lara received when she heard Hunter has survived the wreck?

The Earl of Hawksworth has return to the manor, yet there is something different about him. The description of the real Hawksworth was he truly was a bastard who cared for no one, but himself. However, he wants to create a real relationship with Lara and is willing to do whatever it takes to gain her trust.

All right, what I thought of this audiobook. There were some points where I really felt bad for Lara for the treatment she had endure the first part of her marriage. Then there was parts where I was like NO! What are you thinking? At times, I was really grateful I was listening to an audiobook, because I really wanted to know if he was the real Hawksworth. If I had the book I would have check the ending to see if he truly was the real Hunter or not. Honestly, I would never guess the real answer. Overall, I liked the book. I like how Hunter was willing to become the man Lara always dreamed of.

Now I can move on the next audiobook. I hope y'all are having a wonderful day and enjoying what you are reading or listening to. Talk to y'all later.

Ronald's Visit

 Many of you are probably wonder who is Ronald? So, let me introduce you to Ronald. Ronald is a garden gnome you can find in A Lady and Her Magic  by Tammy Falkner. This past week he graced us with his presence in Great Falls, Montana.

Let's just say he didn't find the place all that appealing. He came and basically told me, "this is it." I tried to explain that if he was around back in February or March I could have showed him around California. All he could do was go "hmm."

Well, he arrived right before Labor Day weekend. I told him we were planning to go to Idaho. He decline the invitation and said he rather stay in Montana for the weekend. I said, "okay." We were only gone for two days, and while we were gone he had company. I was not please with our house guest.

However, while he was here we ended getting some rain, and you really can't tour the area while it's wet. So, we waited till it pass. Then the weekend came and the family practically got sick and was incapacitated. That didn't help his mood.

Finally, we were able to show him around the area. I told him he had to buckle up. He looked at and asked why. I told him, "Safety first." Let me tell you there was a look of disgust on his face.

So, we made are way to the Great Falls Visitor Center, which is a great start for our little tour. The lady's at the visitor center offend Ronald, by calling him Flat Stanley. That didn't go over well. I had to tell him to behave himself. He mumble something and I just ignored it. We walked around the visitor center and took a picture of him in front of the wall that showcase some places in Great Falls. Once we were done we took a picture of him in front of the Lewis and Clark statue.

Our next stop had to be the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. Where he learned about how Lewis and Clark basically founded Great Falls. We even got a great picture of him and my daughter with the Missouri River in the background. I told him we had to make more stop. Let me just say he wasn't happy with that idea.

We headed to the base. We probably should have gone back to the house and tour the base the next day. However, I was excited to show him the reason why we were here.                  Let's just say he tried to fly away. Fortunately, I was able to catch him and we went home.

The following day, Ronald was getting burnt out with his stay here. I told him I would ship him off once we made our last stops. We headed back to the base with a little better outcome. We even got of a picture of airplanes in the background. We went to Maelstrom museum and he got to see parts of the missile stuff. I think he was impress, but never knows with a garden gnome. I think he really like the knick stuff the most.

He made one finally request that we should visit a bookstore, so he see could he the cover that start launched him to stardom. I tried to warn him he wasn't on the cover, but just didn't believe me. We headed to Barnes and Noble to show him the cover. Shock at what he saw, he demand to move on to the next area. I told him sorry, but shook his head. I told Ronald happy travels.

So, Ronald left us in a huff. Here is a link to the cover that cause Ronald his disbelief:
http://sillymelody.blogspot.com/2012/08/earc-lady-and-her-magic-by-tammy-falkner.html

I hope you enjoy Ronald's adventure in Great Falls. I told him, he can always come with me if he wants to check California, I have to visit family sometime.

Third Time's A Charm by Marquita Valentine

All right, I have been reading Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine. Let me just say this up front, Marquita is becoming one of my favorite writers for contemporary romance novels. I really love this book. Her first book Twice Tempted  was amazing, but I think this one even beats that one. So here is a quick sum up of the story:

The story starts off with Alexander "Sasha" Romanov out in a field abandon. If you read Twice Tempted you would remember him as the cousin of Christian Romanov and they use to be very close. However, since Sasha was doing Vladimir's dirty work (Christian evil father), they have grown apart. Well, Sasha is still doing Vladimir's dirty work, but this time it's affecting someone else.

Rosebud Poppy Holland (Rose for short) has no clue what happen to Sasha, but she helps him. Then he disappears from her life and three months later reappears. Hurt by his actions she tries to put up barricades to protect her. However, Sasha is there to find out her weakness and use them against her to gain access to the mysterious springs and take away her home. What an awful guy, right?

As Sasha gets to know Rose more, he notices things that start to bother his conscious. For example, how the people treat her like the town pariah and how her parents basically abandon her. I mean that is some pretty crapy stuff. Despite it all, Rose copes with all that she is dealt with.

Now here's the question will Sasha follow through with Vladimir's evil plan or will his conscious win this battle? Will he be able to capture Rose's fragile heart and be the hero she needs? Who knows? Well, I do, but I'm not telling.

OMG! AMAZING! This story was moving in so many ways. Third Time's a Charm  had me laughing and crying. I mean Rose's family life had me crying. Seriously, water works, but I love how strong she tried to maintain herself. Sasha was Sasha. There are really no words to describe him other than dripping with sex appeal and cockiness, but you gotta love a hero like that. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book and I seriously can't wait for more stories from Holland Springs.

Well, that's all for now and I hope you get a chance to read this. Here's something you can look for if you get a chance to read this: Where is Sasha's piercings? I was surprise he had them in that location. Happy Reading!

Ashes and Wine by Taryn Elliot

This weekend I finished Ashes and Wine by Taryn Elliot. I have to be honest I didn't know what to expect when I started reading this book. Here's a quick overview of what the book is about:

Tessa Winter is an owner of a bookstore called As You Wish. Which was having financial difficulties until Royal Andreas came in once a month to bring various wines from his families vineyard for tasting.

Then Tessa and Royal have one incredible night together. There is a strong attraction, but Royal is emotional unavailable to give more than a night. Hurt by his actions leads Tessa to go to her friend Mercy's house for emotional support. While there truths come out over a bottle of tequila.

Here is what I thought of the book: It was good. A little emotionally rough times, but well written. The story intrigue me enough to read on. At times I felt bad for Royal and what he was dealing with at home. Tessa is definitely strong heroine, and was willing to fight to win Royal over. I really like how supportive her friend Mercy was even if it was over a bottle of tequila.

I really do hope to see more of Royal's family and a story with Mercy. Overall, I would read more stories from Taryn Elliot in the future.

Well, I hope that you are enjoying what you are reading and I see you all later.

Seduction of the Billionaire Playboy Actor by Marquita Valentine

Y'all in for a treat tonight. I finished another on my TBR list. Granted it's a novella and was short, but still I finished it. Anyways here is what Seduction of the Billionaire Playboy Actor is about:

Back in July I read Twice Tempted and loved it. You got a glimpse of the animosity Zoe felt towards Christian, but not really got to know what happen all those years ago in LA.

Well, you find how they came together that memorable night in LA. Let me tell you it was a hot and steamy night. That's all I can tell you, after all its not going to take you long to see what happen.

If you haven't read Twice Tempted yet, I would suggest to get this novella to see how it all began. Then get Twice Tempted and see if Zoe and Christian can work out there past.

Well, I hope that you all get a chance to checkout this novella. If not, it's your loss.

Happy Reading!

After Dark with a Scoundrel by Alexandra Hawkins

All righty, the third book in the Lord of Vices series After Dark with a Scoundrel by Alexandra Hawkins. I have to say this is my favorite so far out of the five (since there is only five at this time) and I haven't gotten to the fifth book yet.

Overview:

We meet up with a precocious 15 year old Lady Regan Alice Bishop who is helping Vane in making fireworks. Well, she's not paying any attention and accidentally sets the kitchen in Nox on fire.

Lord Hugh Mordare is coming back to the club after a trying day with his family when he notices the smoke. Once he arrives he notices Regan's cover in soot from head to toe. A protective instinct takes over, and he takes her back inside to one of the parlors.

One thing leads to another, and Frost catches his sister kissing Dare. Yeah, not good at all. Then Regan is banished from London to go to a girls school. The nerve, right and over a little harmless kiss.

Five years later, Regan returns intent to seduce Dare. However, things are not going according to plan. He's taking his duty to help Frost keep an eye on Regan a little too serious, and there is a widow waiting in the wings. Will all her refinement help her win Dare or will it go up in smoke?

My Thoughts:

LOVE THIS ONE! I mean this is my favorite book out of the series, which could change with the next few books. However, I think it might be a challenge. I love the relationship between Regan and Dare. She is a challenge to him and is not afraid to make his life a living hell. Regan is no simpering miss and is willing to go after what she wants. It's possible that being sister to Frost has taught her a thing or two. So, there you go. I hope you get a chance to check out this book if it intrigues.

Well, I hope that you have fun this weekend and enjoy what your reading.

As You Wish by Elyssa Patrick

The past couple of days I have been reading As You Wish by Elyssa Patrick. I have to say I was impress with the story for  being a debut book. I actually really enjoyed it.

My Overview:

Aubry Riley a rockstar trying to put his life together again. Especially, since he fell apart after his wife Zoë died by a drunk driver six years prior. Picking up the pieces of his fragile life, he decides to fix the relationship between his daughter and sister.

Portia Jackson bubbly personality, who knows her faults, and has an irrational fear of wolves. Comes into Aubry's life, because her car broke down in the middle of no where Vermont.

Aubry takes her to the nearest gas station and waits with her till her brother gets there. While waiting with her, Aubry decides he would like to get know Portia a little more while he's in Vermont trying to fix his family relationship.

Can there be more to the budding relationship? Or is just a Christmas time fling? After all he's a rockstar and it wouldn't be surprising if he did.

My Thoughts:

I started laughing after the first five pages of the book. I loved it. Yeah, Aubry is a jerk in the book, but it's his rockstar mentality. However, it wasn't a hang up for me. I think Portia brought him out of his better side. There was awkward moments that made me laugh out loud, especially when Portia sees Aubry sister outside a particular store. I practically died. I had fun reading this book and I couldn't put it down.

As I said, I was impress with Elyssa's first book and look forward to reading more from her. I hope that you might get a chance to check out  As You Wish. This is my opinion and you can take it or leave it, but I loved the book.

So, I hope you are enjoying whatever your reading and I will talk to you soon.

Till Dawn with the Devil by Alexandra Hawkins

Continuing on with the Lords of Vice series with book two Till Dawn with the Devil.

Let's see what's the story is about:

The story starts off with a 19 year old Gabriel Addison Housely, the Earl of Rainecourt (aka Reign) arguing with his wife. It was an unhappy marriage from the start. Beatrice plan to make her escape from Rainecourt, but was unable to due to her accidental death.

Eight laters, Reign had sworn off innocent women, but a little flash of blue ribbon has  caught his interest. Basically, he goes chasing after Lady Sophia Northam not knowing they had history together. Not the kind you think, but from an old scandal there families had to live with.

Ravenshaw catches Reign kissing his sister and basically tells her to stay away from Reign. You would think Reign would stay away from Sophia, but he is drawn to her. In his way, Reign courts her. However, he hears some news, which causes him to rescue Sophia from the situation.

Now Reign and Sophia are married, can Reign get past the feelings of his previous marriage to actually have a real marriage with Sophia? Or will he be like his sire?

My thoughts:

I personally thought book two was really good. I think I liked it better than the first book. I love how Reign has this need to rescue Sophia. I feel bad that Sophia's brothers view her just as a possession. I love Sophia's kind heart. Overall, I really like this book. I hope that you get a chance to check out this book.

Well, that's all for now and I hope you are having fun reading.

All Night with a Rogue by Alexandra Hawkins

As I said yesterday, I would be starting the Lords of Vice series. So, the first book in the series is All Night with a Rogue by Alexandra Hawkins.

Here's the what's it about:

The wicked and handsome Marquess of Sinclair, Alexius Lothar Braverton, aka Sin has been asked by his sister Belinda Snow, the Countess of Gredell to seduce Lady Juliana Ivers. Belinda is jealous is of Juliana and Lord Kyd's relationship and wants Juliana out of the way, so she can have a relationship with Kyd.

However, there is nothing really going on between Kyd and Juliana other than Kyd is trying to help Juliana get her music publish. Still, Belinda views her as a threat and has enlisted her scoundrel of a brother. As Sin starts to seduce Juliana, he starts to realize he likes having her around him.

Things happen and there relationship is kinda rocky. She has to turn her rotten cousin Oliver, the Marquess of Duncombe for help, but is rejected. Now it's up to her to save the family. Will Sin understand what she is doing and try to save her? Or will Sin just turn his back on Juliana and move on to his next conquest?

My thoughts:

I have read this book about three times. Can't you tell I really like this book. However, I have seen a lot of reviewers that actually didn't like this book and there were a lot of people who did like it. I honestly really like this book. I love the scoundrel Marquess and how he pursues Juliana. I can't stand his sister and she really needs to be put in her place. However, I understand how she is, because how she was raise. Anyhow, this my opinion on the book, so you can take or leave.

I hope that you are enjoying whatever your reading and I will see you tomorrow.

What I will be Reading

Lately, I have been wanting to re-read the Lord of Vice series. Just to let you all know this is one of my favorite series. Let me share how I came about finding this series.

It all started with a trip to Wal-mart. I actually notice  After Dark with a Scoundrel, I loved the cover of the book. However, I held off purchasing it till I got home to buy on my Kindle. Then I notice there were other books prior. I almost did my classic mistake of purchasing in the middle of the series. However, I was able to stop myself. I was able to get the first book, which start my love to these scoundrels.

So, during the next couple of days we will be getting to know these scoundrels closely and they are:

Alexius Lothar Braverton, the Marquees of Sinclair (aka Sin)
Gabriel Addison Housely, Earl of Rainecourt (aka Reign)
Hugh Wells, Mordare, Lord Hugh (aka Dare)
Christopher Courtland, Earl of Vanewright (aka Vane)
Simon Jefferes, the Marquess of Sainthill (aka Saint)
Duke of Huntsley (aka Hunter) will be out In February 2013. I'm so sad I have to wait.
Vincent Bishop, Earl of Chillingsworth (aka Frost) will be out sometime next year. This is the story I'm dying to read, because he's just so jaded.

Out of all them I love Frost. I really can't wait for this one. So, y'all will get to meet at least five of the seven till next year. So, I hope you will enjoy the opportunity to meet these guys. Till tomorrow, then you will meet Sin.