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Friday, September 26, 2014

Teaser Tour (Excerpt and Giveaway): RUINING MR. PERFECT (The McCauley Brothers #3) by Marie Harte (A)


The McCauley Brothers #3
by Marie Harte
Expected release date: October 7th, 2014
Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Adult Romance
Format: Paperback, eBooks


SUMMARY

It's Not Easy Being Right...

Vanessa Campbell is a CPA by day and a perfectionist by night. She's fit, successful... and decidedly lonely. She can't stop thinking about the youngest McCauley brother, Cameron. He's just like her: smart, attractive, and usually right — 
except when dealing with her.

...But Someone's Got To Do It.

Cameron McCauley likes Vanessa a little too well. She's a blond goddess with a razor-sharp tongue. She hates to be wrong, just like him. But she can hold a grudge and is stubborn to a fault — 
also like him.

A past misunderstanding has them rubbing each other the wrong way. Cam is dying to shake Vanessa up — get her to let loose. 

But if he succeeds, can his heart handle it?


TEASER EXCERPT

 A woman like Vanessa had her own mind. He respected that about her. But he refused to be constantly maneuvered in this relationship. They would be equals. Not one dominant over the other, even if the woman had a reputation for running right over anyone who opposed her fascist sense of right. She needed a man she could trust, one who wouldn’t bow to her every whim. She needed him.
With that in mind, he called the one person he knew would help him, no questions asked.
She picked up on the third ring. “Hello?”
“Abby, it’s Cam.”
“Oh, hi, Cam. Don’t you sound all grown up on the phone.”
He laughed. “Thanks. I think.”
“What can I do for you? Just name it.”
Her desire to help pleased him. “I need help. Vanessa has volunteered herself to spend Valentine’s Day with my mother, but I had plans for our first holiday together.”
“Oh. Hmm.” She paused. “You know, Mike talked to Brody and Flynn about this just this morning. I’m sure he’ll be calling you soon. He was planning to surprise your mom. An evening out, just the two of them at dinner. I told him Vanessa would watch Colin, since she’d volunteered to help in the first place.”
“That won’t work.” Not if he planned to have her to himself for the better part of the night.
“No. I see that. Hold on.” She muffled the phone and told Brody something before she came back. “Cam?”
“Yeah?” He grinned, wondering why she sounded so breathless all of a sudden.
“Stop that.” She cleared her throat. “Sorry, not you. The plumber is distracting me.”
He heard Brody say something he couldn’t make out, but it made Abby laugh.
New love. He envied them. “Tell him to shut up so you can help me.”
“I did. Brody, sit.”
He wondered if she realized she used that exact same tone on Hyde—the dog.
“So we need to get another babysitter,” she was saying. “No problem. I have just the person.”
“Someone trustworthy, I take it?”
“Cam, you wound me. Truly. Look. Kim and Robin are perfect to watch Colin. If they won’t work, between me and Maddie, we have a ton of other friends who can successfully keep Colin out of danger—and jail—while you romance Vanessa.”
Brody’s laugh came over the phone loud and clear. “Vanessa? You’re a real risk taker, Cam. My hero.”

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GIVEAWAY


(*Bumbles and Fairy-Tales will not be held responsible for any lost, damaged, unclaimed, etc. prizes.)



ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Marie Harte

Marie Harte is an avid reader who loves all things paranormal and futuristic. Reading romances since she was twelve, she fell in love with romance and happy endings and knew writing was her calling. 

Years later after the Marine Corps, Information Technology, and 60 hour work weeks, her dream has finally come true.

Marie lives in Oregon with her family and is constantly reading and writing.


Monday, August 11, 2014

Giveaway: FIND MY WAY HOME by Michele Summers (A)


by Michele Summers
Release date: July 1st, 2014
Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Adult Romance
Format: Paperback, eBook


SUMMARY

Everyone knows that money can't buy happiness. The promise of money is even worse. Especially for a small town designer with big dreams. Bertie Anderson is finding out anticipation only buys trouble. When the offer of $150,000 is dropped into her lap for designing one house, she dumps her dreams of leaving town and gets to work. If only she wasn't so distracted by her hubbalicious client. Why would an ex-pro tennis player move to tiny Harmony, NC?

Keith Morgan is wondering the same thing. Sure, he needs a safe place to raise his daughter, away from the party lifestyle of his past. But does it have to be in a crazy, little town where everyone knows his business? What's worse is his aunt has given him an ultimatum: get married in three months or risk losing his little girl. Finding a woman is no problem. Parades of them show up at his house like the paparazzi. The problem is he only has eyes for Bertie, his quirky, curvy, maddening designer. And he couldn't marry her, because this go round he needs to play it safe...and Bertie is anything but safe!



GIVEAWAY


*Bumbles and Fairy-Tales is not to be held responsible for any unclaimed, lost, stolen, damaged, etc. prizes. 


ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Michele Summers

Hey there. Hope you get a chance to stop by my website: www.michelesummers.com or check me out in the bookstores. My new series, Harmony Homecomings will be hitting the bookshelves on July 1, 2014. First one up is Find My Way Home, featuring a very cute and talented interior designer (of course close to my heart!) named Bertie who lives in the small town of Harmony, North Carolina and desperately wants to get out and move to a big city to grow her business. She's only 3 weeks away from her goal when Keith Morgan, ex-professional tennis player makes her an offer she can't refuse by re-doing the old Victorian he just bought for his daughter and himself. 
Check it out for a few good laughs and discover how Keith and Bertie combat their attraction to each other while trying to find their way home. 
Hope you enjoy it!


Friday, June 27, 2014

Blog Tour (Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway): VAMPIRE TROUBLE (Dead in the City #2) by Sara Humphreys (A)


Dead in the City #2
by Sara Humphreys
Expected release date: July 1st, 2014
Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Adult Paranormal
Format: Paperback, eBook



SUMMARY

Shane Quesada, a four-century old vampire sentry, is known for cold, unemotional precision when hunting rogue vampires. 

Maya Robertson is a youngling vampire who will not be controlled — and to prove it, she rejects Shane’s protection — only to find herself in over her head with an alpha werewolf.

Soon, a war between the coven and the werewolf clan ignites, and Maya and Shane flee to Louisiana, where their passion for each other grows — as does Maya’s power. When she finds herself at the center of the conflict, will she finally trust Shane with her life — 
and her heart?



EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT #10

 “You’re killing me, woman.” Doug linked his arm around her waist and kissed her cheek, which had her smiling wistfully. “You have got to come back to bed and get some rest.”
“Fine,” Olivia said, feigning an angry tone. She looked back at Shane and gave him a sad smile. “Whatever you do, Shane, go easy. Maya may act tough, but it’s all bullshit. Which is one reason I’m less than thrilled she’s going to work for Rat.”
“No she’s not.” Shane folded his arms over his chest and ignored the smirk on Doug’s face. “I will not allow it.”
“Good luck with that ‘not allowing it’ shit, man.” Doug shook his head. Linking Olivia’s fingers in his, he started pulling her toward their apartment. “That’s a surefire way to piss off any woman, human or vampire.”
“It’s not up to you, Shane, or me,” Olivia said. “Maya is not my property—­she’s my family. She’s got every intention of starting work at Rat’s club tomorrow night, and as you know, I gave her my reluctant blessing.” Shane opened his mouth to protest, but Olivia held up one hand, silencing him. “I am letting her do this because I’m assigning you as her personal babysitter. If it will make you feel better, you can tell her that you’re her bodyguard. And I’m only doing this because the wolves will be hanging out there, okay?”
“Good move, babe.” Doug tried to pull her down the hall, but she held her ground. “Shane can handle Maya. After all, she’s a youngling and he’s older than dirt.”
Shane ignored the jab because Doug was even younger than Maya. His angel bloodline and the bloodmate bond with Olivia had not only made his transformation seamless, but had also fast-­tracked all of his abilities. Doug may have been turned only a few months ago, but he was one of the most powerful vampires Shane had ever met. “I already told her that was the deal, and she’s about as happy about it as you would expect.”
“What about my sentry patrols?” Shane asked out of duty, not because he wanted to be away from Maya. “We can’t leave the city unprotected.”
“Doug can handle things,” Olivia said with a wink to her mate. “Besides, the big concern is the wolves, and they’ll be hanging out at The Dollhouse. We kill two birds with one stone. You can keep an eye on Maya and the wolves at the same time.”
“Bed.” Doug swept Olivia off her feet as she shrieked in protest. “Now.”
“Remember what I said, Shane,” Olivia shouted through a laugh while Doug carried her away. “And don’t let her out of your sight around those wolves.”
Shane watched the czars disappear down the hallway, with Van and Oreo close behind, and his thoughts immediately went to Maya. He opened the door to his apartment and stepped inside, and when the door closed shut behind him, Shane marveled at the silence. His gaze flicked around the large studio apartment with a new perspective. The place was decorated in shades of gray, void of all color, but this was the first time Shane felt the dullness.
Shedding his clothes, he made his way to the queen-­size bed, still unmade from the day before, and slipped between the sheets with one thing on his mind—­Maya. If he got pulled into Maya’s 

dreamscape again, he would do a hell of a lot more than watch. He drifted into a quiet slumber, and as his eyes fluttered closed, Shane hoped for the first time in centuries to dream.

GIVEAWAY

TWO winners will be chosen to win
- A copy of the first book to the Dead in the City series: TALL, DARK and VAMPIRE
- A special 'Dead in the City' bookmark and
- An "I <3 #NYCVamps" button!

Giveaway rules:
- US/Canada only.
- Prize(s) sponsored by Sourcebooks. 
- Bumbles and Fairy-Tales will not be held responsible for any lost, damaged, etc. prize(s).




ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Sara Humphreys

Sara has been a lover of both the paranormal and romance novels for years. Her sci-fi/fantasy/romance obsession began years ago with the TV Series STAR TREK and an enormous crush on Captain Kirk. That sci-fi obsession soon evolved into the love of all types of fantasy/paranormal; vampires, ghosts, werewolves, and of course shape shifters. 

Sara is married to her college sweetheart, Will. They live in New York with their 4 boys. 


Sunday, February 10, 2013

Grown-Up Sundays #7: A Lady and Her Magic by Tammy Falkner


Happy Sunday :) 
Welcome to another "Grown-Up Sunday!"
This is my bi-weekly meme where I get to feature my favorite 'adult' reads (and reviews) with you!
This week's featured book is... 

Faerie #1
by Tammy Falkner
Release date: September 4th, 2012
Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca 
Genre: Adult - Romance, Historical Fiction, Paranormal (Faeries)
Format read: ARC


SUMMARY

Rules Are Made to be Disobeyed...

Sophia Thorne is new to the Regency's glittering high society, which resembles her magical homeland only insofar as both places are filled with ridiculous rules. Which means no matter where she goes, she's bound for trouble...

And Scandals Are Meant to be Shocking...

The Duke of Robinsworth has flaunted and shocked society for years. In a moment of fateful mischief, Robinsworth encounters the enchanting and distinctly scandalous Sophia. Between her streak of magical mischief and his penchant for scandal, they're about to take rule-breaking to a whole new level.





MY REVIEW

Tammy Falkner has written a fun historical-fantasy fiction full of magic, romance and humor! Once I got past the first few chapters and got comfortable with the setting and the characters ways, it turned into a quick page-turner with laugh-out-loud moments and a faerie twist. 

Sophia Thorne is a mission-fairy, her current mission is to make things better for Lady Anne, the Duke of Robinsworth's daughter. But upon meeting the little girl, she senses the Duke's sadness and isolation and decides that she will help him too. As long as she stays out of trouble and doesn't break any of the five "Unpardonable Errors" all should work out quickly and smoothly... at least she hopes it does.

Ashley Trimble, the Duke, is blown away by Sophia - not only was she able to handle his unruly daughter in a way that he has never seen before, but even more so, because Sophia claims not to be afraid of him, rumors can be that, just rumors, she claimed. He also sees that she is different from the women he is accustomed to meeting, her mannerisms are blunt, genuine, heartfelt and child-like. All the things that he is craving in his life, not only for himself, but for his daughter too. And it does help that Sophia carries a beauty that is usually frowned upon - unruly auburn hair and freckles that he instantly adores. 

I love historical fictions that have a paranormal twist to them - this is my first time reading one with fairies, and I really enjoyed it. The whole concept of these type of faeries was quite different - each fairy is different, there are mission faeries, gift faeries, house faeries... there was also a garden gnome that can shadow faes to make sure they stay on their missions. The "Unpardonable Errors" are the best part - of course one them is 'never ever falling in love with a human'. And the romance between Sophia and Ashley is like no other. Even with Sophia's fae-ness, Sophia and Ashley's relationship was so realistic, fun to follow and watch unfold. Their banter and teasing was hilarious! And the romance was done perfectly. Not too hot, but enough to quench the tension and imagination.

The secondary characters made this book even more enjoyable - Sophia's snooping garden gnome, Ronald was quite a character, I can picture him and all of his 2-foot tallness! Ashley's brother Finn brought in some much needed humor - he was always there to either lighten Ashley's mood or set him in place. Even Ashley's butler, Wilson, was perfect - bringing in order and wisdom. 
All memorable and amazing characters. 

There is a really interesting concept about the faeries regarding fish! I really, really wish there was more discussion and explanation about this - no one has ever done this before and I am so very curious to learn more about it. 

I never thought I would say this about this book, but A Lady and Her Magic is definitely one that I would enjoy re-reading; and I am definitely looking forward to following the series. 


And the Faerie series continues... 




Expected release date: June 4th, 2013


SUMMARY

Claire Thorne is a faerie on a mission. When the governing body of her world puts a prohibition on magic, she escapes to the human world and straight into the arms of Lord Phineas Tremble. When he insists on being her crime-solving partner, she does everything she can to get rid of him—until she realizes his gift for smooth talking might come in handy when tracking down a killer. Before long, Finn has his hands full keeping Claire out of trouble, because the two of them together create more sparks than her faerie dust ever could.



Expected release date: December 2013 


ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Tammy Falkner

Tammy Falkner lives on a farm in a lovely, sprawling little town in rural NC with her beekeeper husband and a house full of boys, a few dogs, and a cat or two (or five – who has time to count?). 
As half of the Lydia Dare team, she has co-written ten books, including the Westfield Wolves series and the Gentlemen Vampyre series. A huge fan of Regency England, she often wonders what other kinds of magical, mythical and strange creatures might live and interact within the ton. Exploring the theory that the fae can walk between Regency England and their own land, Tammy spends as much time as possible with the lords and ladies of society, horse-drawn carriages, and elegant balls. Now add to that some faeries, a little murder, a bit of mayhem, and a troublesome garden gnome, and you have her exciting new series. 
She hopes you enjoys her world as much as she does.

Also writes as Lydia Dare.


Saturday, January 5, 2013

Beehive Book News #32: The 'bla, bla, bla' Edition


Hi there! Hope you all had a wonderful start to 2013!!!
It's been crazy busy for my family and myself - 
but I am SO determined to stay organized and keep up with my schedule, 
it's too early in the year to allow any slip-ups... right?! lol

Here's my update for this week: 


I'm linking up to: The Sunday PostShowcase Sunday,  
and Stacking the Shelves :)

What I received for review...
Christopher Sat Straight Up in Bed (ARC) by Kathy Long (Children)
- A Shot of Sultry (Sultry Springs #2) (ARC) by Macy Beckett (Adult)
- The Geek Girl and the Scandalous Earl (ARC) by Gina Lamm (Adult)
- The Last Telegram (ARC) by Liz Trenow (Adult)

What I purchased, traded, won, etc...
The Last Dragonslayer (ARC) by Jasper Fforde
Just One Day (ARC) by Gayle Forman (YA)
- Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally (YA)
- All The Wrong Questions #1: "Who Could That Be at This Hour?" by Lemony Snicket (MG)
- Rise of The Guardians, Movie Novelization by Stacia Deutsch (MG)
- Time for Kids: Big Book of Why by John Perritano (MG)
- The Mighty Avengers Look and Find (Children)

Mentions and THANK YOU's...
- Ada Adams, author of the Angel Creek Series: ReVamped and ReAwakened (YA)
- Eerdman's Books, Sourcebooks Casablanca and Sourcebooks Landmark
Montana of The Book Belles via ARCyling and YA Book Exchange


Don't forget to enter my BLOGOVERSARY GIVEAWAY!!!

And a HUGE thank you for all you who have stopped by 
and continue to stop by! Your comments mean the world to me :) 

Have a fab weekend!!! xo

Friday, December 21, 2012

My #FridayReads {hash}Tag #5


Happy TGIF!!! 
It's been a few weeks since I've done a Friday Reads...

#FridayReads is a hashtag that explodes on Twitter every Friday, 
and Bunny of Reading It brought it over to YouTube and blog world :)
And you can view Bunny's video here!

Here are my reads for today, and this weekend...



- Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes (Adult)


Thanks for popping by tonight :)

SO, what are you reading today {this weekend}??? 

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Grown-Up Sunday (is back!!!) #6: Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett


Happy Sunday :) 

Welcome to another "Grown-Up Sunday!"
This is my bi-weekly meme where I get to feature my favorite 'adult' reads (and reviews) with you!


This week's featured book is... 

(Sultry Springs #1)
by Macy Beckett
Release date: October 1st, 2012
Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Adult Comtemporary, Romance
Format read: ARC

SUMMARY

Welcome to Sultry Springs, Texas: 
where first loves find second chances...

Nine years after June Augustine hightailed it out of Sultry Springs with her heart in pieces, one thing stands between her and her dream of opening an upscale martini bar: a bogus warrant from her tiny Texas hometown. Now she's stuck in the sticks for a month of community service under the supervision of the devilishly sexy Luke Gallagher, her first love and ex-best friend.

If Texas in july wasn't already hot enough, working side-by-side with June would make any man melt. Luke wants nothing more than to strip her down and throw her in the lake - the same lake where they were found buck naked and guilty as sin all those years ago. 

In their heads, they're older and wiser. But their hearts tell a different story... 


You can read the first chapter to SULTRY WITH A TWIST 
on Macy Beckett's site!


FAVORITE QUOTES

"Giiiirl." 
He shook his head. 
"You're finer than a frog's hair split three ways."

"Huh?"

~ Sultry with a Twist (ARC), page 40

"I was in love once." Trey leaned back and heaved a sigh. "Mindy Roberts. Couldn't stop thinking about her for five minutes. Damn near drove me insane. But that's not how I knew it was love - just thinking about a woman could mean anything."

"How'd you know?"

"She was the only girl I'd ever pictured having a family with. I could almost see our kids running around in the backyard. And the sex wasn't just sex; it was more. Like I lost part of myself every time. It's hard to explain. And scary as the devil on steroids." 

~ Sultry with a Twist (ARC), page 216


MY REVIEW

Macy Beckett's debut romance novel, Sultry with a Twist, is the perfect blend of heartache, drama, love and southern charm. Where fate has a funny way of bringing you back to where you belong... or to who you belong to.

Mae-June July Augustine couldn't wait to get out of Sultry Springs, TX and put all her memories behind her to start a fresh and control-free life. Away from her overbearing grandmother, the memories of her hippie parents and long-lost love, June is just moments away from finally owning her own business and living the life she's always wanted. Six weeks away from opening day, a surprise puts a wrench in her plans - before she can get the rest of her licenses and permits she has to go settle a warrant for her arrest in her hometown, Sultry Springs. As much as she didn't ever want to back there, she is so confident that this will be a one day trip and will be taken care of in two-shakes, considering that the judge has always been like an uncle to her...
Well, imagine her surprise while waiting to see the judge she bumps into her childhood best friend and secret love, Lucas. And seeing Lucas, not only brings back all those good old memories, the boy has definitely gotten yummier with time. She feels things that she hasn't felt since the last time she's seen him. But that was then, and everyone's moved on. And she's determined to not stay in town for another minute longer... at least, that is until the judge orders her to stay in town for 30 days to complete community service. And more specifically, stay and make amends with her grandmother.
And little does June know, Grandma Pru has things up her sleeve too.

Lucas, his story is such a tragic and sad one. I couldn't help falling for him too. He is overly caring and protective of everyone he loves - but he won't use that l-o-v-e word. He never did and is determine to never use it too. Sounds harsh, but once I learned his story, my heart melted and all I wanted to do was hug him and make things all better - it does help that he rarely wears a shirt while working on his charity houses.

Will June be able to show Lucas that he deserves love?
Will Lucas finally let his guard down and live the life he's always dreamed of?
Is Grandma Pru ever wrong? (Of course not!)

So many laugh-out-loud moments - especially with Lucas' work crew and best friend Trey. June is spirited and full of trouble keeping everyone on their toes!
Definitely a fun-filled romantic read! I highly recommend it!


Look for Sultry Springs #2, A SHOT OF SULTRY, in March 2013!!!

Welcome to Sultry Springs, Texas: wher home can be the perfect place for a fresh start.

For West Coast filmmaker Bobbi Gallagher, going back to Sultry Springs is a last resort. But with her career in tatters, a quick trip to her hometown might get her the footage she needs to salvage her reputation. She just can't let anything distract her again. Not even the gorgeous contractor her brother asked to watch over her. As if she can't handle filming a few rowdy Texans. 

Golden boy Trey Lewis, with his blond hair and Technicolor-blue eyes, is a leading man if Bobbi ever saw one. He's strong and confident and - much to her delight - usually shirtless. He thinks keeping his best friend's baby sister out of trouble will be easy. But he has no idea of the trouble in store for him. 

AND, Sultry Springs #3, SURRENDER TO SULTRY, in September 2013!!!
Aaaand, her YA debut, ALIENATED, under her pen name, Melissa Landers - 
expected to be released in February 2014.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Macy Beckett 

"Instead of a compulsive overeater, I call myself a compulsive over-reader, because my appetite for books is insatiable. While I enjoy all genres of fiction, I'm always drawn to romantic plots. There's no substitute for a happy ending, and let's face it: I'm in love with love!

A former military brat, I like to say I grew up everywhere. I graduated from high school in Munich (Go Mustangs!) and went on to earn a BA in English from Texas State University and a teaching license from East Carolina University. I taught middle school for nine years before "retiring" to write romance, and after residing in eleven different states, I finally abandoned my nomadic lifestyle. 

Now I live in the heart of Ohio with my very patient husband - who kindle tolerates my neglect while I'm penning a new book - and our three spirited children, who aren't so easily placated."



Feel free to share your "Grown-Up" read here too!
Just add in your review's direst link, thanks!!!

Friday, September 21, 2012

Interview with Bec McMaster, author of KISS OF STEEL and a Giveaway!!!


I am so thrilled to have the Bec McMaster, the debut author to the just released steampunk romance novel,
KISS OF STEEL, stop by for a quick interview! 

1. Can you please describe KISS OF STEEL in five words or less?
BM: Action-packed, steamy, wildly romantic.

2. What inspired the steampunk elements in KISS OF STEEL? 
BM: I had this idea of creating an alternate Victorian-era world, where the ruling aristocracy in London was comprised of blue bloods – or blood-drinkers. The aristocratic Echelon is a corruption of the ton, where the aim of every debutante is not to make a good marriage but a thrall contract; as a blue blood’s thrall she provides blood in exchange for being cared for and kept.

After the humans guillotined their blue blood aristocracy in France, Britain’s elite sat up and took notice. Ruling London with an iron fist, they were aware that humans outnumbered them and I began to think about how a group of creature’s – stronger and faster but less numerous than humans – could keep such power. As it was set during the time of the Industrial Revolution an answer immediately sprang to mind; machines. An automaton army that patrols the streets of London, in fact. And from there, of course the only way to defeat such an army would be by humans creating weapons of their own.… The world grew from there.

3. Which one of the characters was your favorite to write about and why?
BM: My hero Blade was definitely my favorite to write. Cocksure and so certain-of-himself – except when it came to Honoria - he sprang into my head almost fully formed and never left! I could almost hear that delicious cockney accent in my ear the whole time I wrote the book. My heroine Honoria, on the other hand, wasn’t as easy to discover as Blade. Both he and I spent hours trying to coax her out of her stubborn little secrets.

4. What can you tell us about the next book in the LONDON STEAMPUNK SERIES: HEART OF IRON?
BM: Heart of Iron features Honoria’s younger sister Lena, and Will, Blade’s verwulfen lieutenant. When Will finds a coded letter on a pair of men who burn down the Echelon’s draining factories, he knows war is on the horizon. Finding the same code on Lena however, makes him realize that the flirtatious young woman who drives him crazy is involved. He’ll do anything to protect her, even if it throws him into the glittering, malicious world of the Echelon; a world that sees him and his verwulfen kind as nothing but slaves-without-a-collar.

5. May you please share with us what you are currently working on? 
BM: Officially I’m tidying up Book Three of the London Steampunk series, which features the elusive Master of the Nighthawks (rogue blue bloods who work as thief-catchers and trackers) and a masked revolutionary he’s been sent to destroy. In my spare time I’m dabbling with a Sekrit Project you may hear more of in the coming months.

And for fun... 
- Favorite book and/or author?
BM: The world’s toughest question.… The answer changes too, depending on my mood and what I’ve read lately. Okay, if I had to pick one author who always leaves a smile on my face its Ilona Andrews and for my favorite book, Pawn in Frankincense by Dorothy Dunnett. Gut-wrenching and an absolute work of art for what is not said. However, that’s historical fiction. If we’re talking romance, I’d have to go with Meljean Brook’s The Iron Duke. I love me some alpha male.

- Favorite fairytale and/or fairytale character?
BM: Beauty and the Beast. You can blame Disney. I used to love Hans Christian Anderson as a child, as I adore how twisted some of those tales truly were, but then I saw Belle’s library. As a teenager all I ever wanted was that library. And what romance-addict can go past the redemption of the Beast?

- Favorite snack and/or drink to have while writing? 
BM: A cup of tea and a Tim Tam (which is a type of chocolate biscuit).


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A huge thank you to Bec McMaster for taking the time to interview with me! And a special thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca for making it happen!

You can see MY REVIEW of KISS OF STEEL right here!!! 

AND, please be sure to enter the giveaway below,
for your chance to win a copy of KISS OF STEEL!!!
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KISS OF STEEL BY BEC MCMASTER was released on September 4th ,2012!
A brilliantly creative debut where vampires, werewolves, and clockwork creatures roam the mist–shrouded streets of London...

 When Nowhere is Safe…

Most people avoid the dreaded Whitechapel district. For Honoria Todd, it's the last safe haven.
But at what price?

Blade is known as the master of the rookeries—no one dares cross him. It's been said he faced down the Echelon's army single–handedly, that ever since being infected by the blood–craving he's been quicker, stronger, and almost immortal.

When Honoria shows up at his door, his tenuous control comes close to snapping. She's so...innocent. He doesn't see her backbone of steel—or that she could be the very salvation he's been seeking.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Bec McMaster


Award-winning author Bec McMaster lives in a small town in Australia and grew up with her nose in a book. A member of RWA, she writes sexy, dark paranormals and steampunk romance. When not writing, reading, or poring over travel brochures, she loves spending time with her very own hero or daydreaming about new worlds. 


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Monday, September 10, 2012

A Buzz-Worthy Review: Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster (Adult)

(*Adult Content)

(London Steampunk #1)
by Bec McMaster 
Release date: September 4th, 2012
Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Adult Steampunk, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Romance
Format read: ARC

Summary

He craves her like no other...

Honoria Todd has no choice. 
Only in the dreaded Whitechapel district can she escape the long reach of the Duke of Vickers. But seeking refuge there will put her straight into the hands of Blade, legendary master of the rookeries. No one would dare cross him, but what price would he demand to keep her safe?

Ever since Vickers infected him with the craving, Blade has been quicker, stronger, almost immortal—and terrified of losing control of the monster within. 
Honoria could be his perfect revenge against the duke…
or the salvation he never dared to dream of.

MY REVIEW

I honestly don't know where to start, this book really exceeded my expectations. The author was able to uniquely combine quite a few genres - a paranormal, romantic, historical fiction with a few steampunk elements to it! I was blown away with Bec McMasters writing, unique characters and vampire...

Kiss of Steel takes place in the dark streets and mysterious fogs of London, where the poor are ruled by the blue-blood royals (humans infected with the vampire virus) and pay their taxes with pints of blood.
Honoria Todd is doing her best to keep her secrets and her little family together, but as hard as she tries to, she knows that her time is limited and that eventually her secrets will be discovered, and the enemy who hunts her will find her. Honoria is not a 'damsel in distress' by choice - she is strong, smart and very capable - but without her former social status, money and the proper care for her 'sick brother' - so when the local master, Blade, sends one of his people knocking on her door to bring her in for questioning, she has no choice but to go and hope that things work out, to her favor.
Blade, at first sight, looks brutal and there is no doubt as to why he is so feared. But Honoria does something to him that he has never felt in his whole existence. And he is determined to not only find out why, but wants to protect her... and, in his words, "make her mine."
The connection between Honoria and Blade is almost an instant kind of love, I say almost because of the pace of the story, not because of the typical 'light-switch' we see often. Every scene between these two was mesmerizing and entertaining, the banter was comical at times, and the attraction was steamy and written quite tastefully - definitely an adult read!

The story is told from both Honoria's and Blade's perspectives, it was so well written that you barely noticed the transition, you always knew who was speaking and thinking... though bits of the story were predictable, close to the end, there is a surprise and then things were left in the most perfect way! No loose ends, but with the possibility of a second book. Can't wait!




The second book to the London Steampunk Series, Heart of Iron
is set to be released on May 1st, 2013! 
Can't wait to read it!!!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Bec McMaster

Bec McMaster lives in a small town in country Victoria, Australia, and grew up with her nose in a book. A member of Romance Writers of America, she writes sexy, dark paranormals and steampunk romance. When not reading, writing or poring over travel brochures, she loves spending time with her very own hero or daydreaming about new worlds. 

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