Review: King of Code

King of Code by C.D. Reiss
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

C.D. Reiss is one of those authors I constantly see and mean to read. She has a huge following and so many people seem to enjoy her work. Due to this, I was intrigued to see whether I would fall into the fandom. Whilst there have been a few C.D. Reiss books that have sounded interesting to me, King of Code is the first book I have picked up.

I’ll be completely honesty by saying I’m not one hundred percent sure how I feel about this one. There were some parts of this book I liked and others parts I did not like. If I’m being completely honest, I disliked more than I liked. However, the parts that I did like worked to make up for it. Not enough for me to be crazy about this book, but enough for me to carry on reading it to the end and for me to be interested in reading more of the author’s work.

King of Code grabbed me because of the synopsis and the promise of hackers. When I think of hackers, I think of action packed books. It doesn’t need to be espionage style action – but I expect big things. Hackers in the fictional world are a lot of fun. Thus, I was quite disappointed when it took me a long time to feel as though something was happening in this book. In fact, I felt as though the book never did reach the big bang I’d been hoping for – I wanted a real punch when it came to the hacking action.

It is clear a lot of research went into the creation of this book, and I feel a though the need to share that knowledge resulted in the book wading through a lot of inaction. Information is constantly being thrown at us, rather than action moving us forward. I loved all the information given, the way it made the story feel real, yet it slowed the book down so much.

I think, however, my big issue is that I never came to enjoy the characters. With two hackers in the central roles, I should have loved them. Sadly, they both felt rather flat to me. There were some moments where I enjoyed them – towards the end of the book, they became more real, I even gave a couple of giggles at comments made – but they were never the solid characters I had hoped to be reading. Moreover, I simply could not bring myself to enjoy the interaction between the two of them. There was no chemistry from my point of view, making the romance feel overly dull. Perhaps if I’d liked the characters more, I would have enjoyed the story more than I did – as it was, I couldn’t connect with the characters as much as I had hoped.

Despite this, I thought the story was an interesting one. It wasn’t the action-filled novel I had expected, but there was something there to keep me reading. I was interested to see how everything played out, if nothing else.

Even though I wasn’t crazy about this one, I had enough interest to want to read more of the author’s work. I have other C.D. Reiss books on my Kindle that I will pick up at some point in the future, and it’s quite possible I will pick up the other books in this series. I’m curious to see how Queen of Rust plays out, interested in learning more about a certain character. White Knight also sound intriguing. I won’t be rushing to read them, but there is interest to be found.

Overall, this was an interesting introduction to C.D. Reiss. Although it didn’t convince me to dive deep into the fandom, it has certainly left me interested in reading more. There’s the possibility I will be convinced by future books, and I’m willing to take the journey to see.

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Blog Tour: King of Code.

King of Code, an all-new intriguing and sexy standalone from CD Reiss is available NOW!

King of Code by CD Reiss Publication Date: September 18th, 2017 Genre: Contemporary Romance

From New York Times Bestselling author, CD Reiss, comes a sexy tale of secrets, intrigue, betrayal, and a love worth crossing a continent for.

Taylor Harden is a man on the edge.

The edge of fame. The edge of untold wealth.

The edge of utter humiliation.

He built an unhackable system, and in front of everyone, it’s hacked.

His reputation goes from king to goat in a split second. Boom. Like that.

Some dude in Barrington, USA (AKA Nowhere) has locked down Taylor’s code, and if he doesn’t get it back, he’s going to be wearing a monkey suit for the rest of his life.

Except, this guy? This hacker from Nowhere? He’s not a guy.

Harper Watson’s all woman. And she has a plan for Taylor, his code, and his body.

Excerpt:

“About time!” the older lady shouted. “Is Harper back?” I asked, handing the bags to the blushing redhead. As if summoned, Harper came through the swinging door, keeping it open so everyone could get past. She looked at me through the screen. “You coming in?” she asked. “We need to talk.” “Did the decryption key work?” The door slapped closed behind her as she came out, and we were alone. The way the setting sun hit her cheeks made her glow, and the strands of gold hair at the edges looked translucent. She belonged on a postcard. I kept forgetting she was holding me hostage. I kept forgetting I needed to think strategically. I had more at stake with this girl than I’d ever had with another. “Did you doubt it would work?” “Not really. I’m just making conversation.” “What are the thorns about?” I pointed at the thorn bed that had eaten my phone and went down the stairs to the yard. She came after me. “Don’t you have these where you’re from?” She snapped a dry twig off the end. “Roses? Yes. Impenetrable, groomed thorn bushes in our yards? No.” “It’s not normal to give the gardeners in town something to do?” We walked around the perimeter. “You are not normal.” “It still blooms in spring. It’s really nice. You should see it.” We were at the back end of the yard, where the very top of the factory’s roof cut the horizon. I took her hand, pulling her to a stop. “Harper.” “Taylor?” Her hair flew in her mouth when she turned, and she drew her finger across her cheek to get it out. What was I supposed to tell her again? That I knew we’d interviewed her. That I didn’t give her the job despite her having a leg up on everyone else we saw. But was I contrite? Accusatory? Was I just going to relay information? What did I want out of her after I told her I knew? “Thank you for helping today,” she said. “If you’d asked me when we met, ‘Would Taylor Harden help clean the factory?’ I would have said, ‘No, not for any reason.’ But there you were. Pushing a broom. Scooping up shit. Not being an asshole.” “My watch was at stake.” “Yeah. Whatever. You can say what you want to keep your reputation as a shithead intact.” “I have a reputation as a shithead?” “You know you do.” I did know it, and I reveled in it. She faced me and put her other hand out. I took it, holding both hands between us. I couldn’t help it. “Well, you guys are such a bunch of sad sacks I had to help. And let me tell you, every guy in Barrington has a little asshole in him. Trust me. I’ve played pool with them.” “I want to say…” She stopped herself as if she really didn’t want to say. “Let’s get together tonight and get you another decryption code. But… saying this is stupid.” She bit her lip. “Say it anyway.” “The sooner you get four codes, the sooner you leave.” I looked at our hands so I wouldn’t have to look at her. “I’m not sure if I want that,” she said.

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Review: Love Uncovered

Love Uncovered by Laura Barnard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Earlier this year I read Excess Baggage, the first Babes of Brighton book. It was my first Laura Barnard book, and I loved it. I knew within chapters that I would be reading more of her work. When I reached the end of the book only to find out there was the possibility of getting a story for some of the other characters – well, I was so game. In fact, I was crazy excited. I wanted more. Not just a single additional story – I wanted all of the characters to get a story.

It looks like my wish may come true. Love Uncovered is the second Babes of Brighton book, and there’s a guaranteed third. Truthfully, I want the entire cast to get their own individual story. Not just the babes, but also the lads. With this second book, I came to love the entire cast even more and I cannot wait to read the upcoming book.

In terms of the actual story, Love Uncovered is a quite different read to Excess Baggage. I’ll be honest through admitting to entering this book with a somewhat biased view – when I found out about this story I was hoping Brooke and Tom would get together, and I was somewhat disappointed when it was the story of Brooke and Nicholas – but the way in which this story played out completely changed my view. Whereas Excess Baggage had me roaring with laughter on nearly every page, Love Uncovered is a more serious story. There are a few good giggles throughout, but it isn’t quite to the same level of humour as the first book in the series.

Speaking of this being a series, know it’s not necessary to read the prior book. This is an individual love story and works fine as a standalone novel. I’d certainly recommend reading the first book to get a better understanding of the characters involved, but it is not a necessity.

As with Excess Baggage, this was a seriously addictive read. Once I started, I found I could not put it down. It’s very much a book you will want to finish in a single sitting. You’re desperate to see how the romantic story will play out, you’re curious to see how the individual subplots will play out, and everything leaves you wanting more. From the moment you start Love Uncovered, you’re sucked into the story and unable to leave it alone for any real period of time.

Honestly, I loved this one. It wasn’t at all what I had expected after Excess Baggage, but it was a wonderful read. I could not have asked for a better story for Brooke. I fell even more in love with the characters, and I’m seriously excited for the next book. This one gave me what the first book gave me – humour, a wonderful cast, and a great storyline – and I’m positive the trend is going to continue throughout this series.

Without a doubt, I’ll be grabbing the third Babes of Brighton book when it is released.

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Independent woman to her core, Brooke Archer has always been happy to hit it and quit it with the men in her life. But when her beloved Nan suffers from poor health, Brooke realises just how precious life is and decides it’s time to face her daddy issues and seek out her estranged father. Without so much as a name or photo, and a cagey Mum withholding vital information, it’s going to be no easy task. 

Nicholas Parker is a relationship guy and always has been. Abandoned by his mum when he was seven he craves love and security. But finding a woman who can conquer his trust issues is no easy feat. Brooke is exactly the kind of woman he doesn’t need.

Pulled together by some invisible force, can Brooke and Nicholas overcome their differences to uncover true love? 

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Review: Night's Caress

Night's Caress by Mary Hughes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I saw the synopsis of Night’s Caress, I knew I needed to read this one. It sounded like something I would love, offering some of my favourite things – namely the FBI and vampires. Of course, I was excited to dive in.

Despite being the first book in The Ancients series, I did not realise this series is actually a spinoff of the Biting Love series. Due to this, there were quite a few things throughout the book that did not resonate with me as strongly as I would have liked. This book works perfectly fine as an introduction to the new series, but I feel like I would have understood certain things – references, characters, and relationships – had I read the Biting Love series. In fact, having now read Night’s Caress, I’m interested in going and giving the Biting Love series a read.

If I am being completely honest, this book didn’t grab me as much as I had expected at the start. It took me a few chapters before I was pulled into the story, but once it grabbed hold of me I found it impossible to put down. Although there were a few things I was not completely content with – certain things that had me thinking it wouldn’t be a four star rating – I found these things were small when compared to how much I enjoyed the majority of the book.

My main issue with the book was the speed at which the characters fell in love, the speed at which the relationship moved. I’m someone who enjoys a slow burning story, who enjoys watching as things slowly come together. Although the speed at which the romantic elements of the story progressed in this one makes sense as details are shared, I was still a bit disappointed. It is, however, a personal preference. I did enjoy the romance between the two characters – I simply wasn’t a fan of the speed at which it moved.

I did love the characters, though. They were both so enjoyable, and I adored the interaction between the two of them. I felt a wide range of both positive and negative emotions towards them, and this helped me to love them even more. I became truly invested in their lives, wanting more.

I really enjoyed the storyline, too. Although the mystery element of it wasn’t huge, there was enough to keep you entertained. Plus, more and more elements were introduced throughout. The biggest element of this story reached a fun conclusion, but certain details were left open to leave you interested in what happens next – there being a continuing story I am excited to see play out.

Without a doubt, I’m interested in picking up the next book. I had so much fun with this one and I cannot wait to read more.

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Review: Something New

Something New by Megan Ryder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Something New is the third book in the Lone Star Match series and it was another great read. I’ll be honest and say it’s my least favourite in the series, but it was still an enjoyable read. It was a great way to bring everything together, allowing us to see how everything came together, providing us with a solid ending to the series.

Whilst each of the books in the series work as a standalone novel, you do get the best experience if you read the books in order. Each book helps to fill in the blanks from the prior books, allowing you to see what was happening for the other characters. It’s a great way to enjoy the same timeframe with the same group of characters, allowing you insights into different events. This does mean you do see some of the big events appearing in all of the books, but it is great to see how the smaller elements come into play.

Truthfully, Something Borrowed was my favourite book in the series, meaning I was expecting big things from Something New. Yes, it was a fun read, but it didn’t quite hit me in the way the prior book did. The main characters in this book are quite different from those in the prior book, and I connected more with the characters in the prior book. That is not to say I did not connect with the characters in this book, I simply didn’t connect to the same degree.

Each book in this series gives us a very different kind of love story. There is drama to be found in each relationship, but the specifics are quite different. Depending upon what kind of love story is your favourite, you will enjoy one of these books more, and yet reading the entire series gives you an insight into how Megan Ryder is capable of writing so many different kinds of story. Similar to Something Old, Something New is the tale of a rekindled love – yet this rekindling plays out massively different to that of the first book.

Whilst this is a wonderful love story, this book is also a wonderful tale of friendship. This story in particular gives you a great insight into the group of friends, allowing you to enjoy the friendship we have seen throughout the series. There are also deeper elements in the story, more personal elements, allowing for a story that is a great read throughout.

Overall, this was a wonderful story. It was a great addition to the series and I cannot wait to see what Megan Ryder brings us next.

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Review: Sugar Pine Trail

Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Earlier this year I read Serenity Harbor, the sixth book in the Haven Point series. Instantly, I found myself madly in love with RaeAnne Thayne’s storytelling and I wanted more. I wanted to go back and read the prior Haven Point books, I wanted to read the next Haven Point book, and I wanted to dive into the other books the author has written. Fortunately, I didn’t have to wait long before I was able to dive into Sugar Pine Trail, the seventh book in the Haven Point series.

If the truth is to be known, I enjoyed Sugar Pine Trail even more than I enjoyed Serenity Harbor. I feared such would not be the case – I’m not the biggest fan of seasonal romance stories, plus Serenity Harbor had set the bar extremely high – and yet I was quickly shown a wonderful story through Sugar Pine Trail.

From the first page I was pulled into the story, into the lives of our characters. It starts on a high and the book only gets better. There are so many experiences throughout, so many emotions to work through, leaving you unable to put the book down for any extended period of time. I tried to blame my night of no sleep on my injured back, but that was just an excuse I used to spend the night reading Sugar Pine Trails. It was impossible to put down, and I’m positive my neighbours heard my sounds of distress when my Kindle ran out of batter at the sixty-eight percent mark.

Honestly, I was addicted.

It’s hard to pinpoint what part of the story I loved the most. One minute I will claim it was the emotion, the next I will claim it was the characters, and a few moments later I will change my mind to reference sweet scenes. It really is a combination of these things – and others – that make the book so good, one of those stories where the individual elements are great but the collective makes for an even stronger read.

As I’ve said, this book is deeply emotional. I was laughing out loud. I was on the edge of my seat with worry. I was crying ugly tears at the events. I felt everything. We really do go through such a wide range of emotions in this one, each emotion hitting you hard at the most perfect of moments. It was wonderful, making for a very real read.

A large part of why things felt so real, for why the story hits you so hard, is due to the characters. The cast is wonderful. I fell head over heels for our main characters, as they worked so well together. I also fell madly in love with our other characters. In Serenity Harbor I found RaeAnne Thayne writes a wonderful child character, and the same is true here. The realness of the children characters adds so much to the story, gripping you so deeply. Honestly, I loved this.

As for the events that played out – well, damn. There were so many wonderful scenes. I could list them out, but to do so would ruin the events. Just know you’ll be on a rollercoaster of events, and that you’ll love all that plays out. It really does pull you through so much.

Overall, this was a wonderful second RaeAnne Thayne read; a solid four-point-five star read that works perfectly fine as a standalone should anyone want to pick it up without first reading the prior books. I cannot wait to go and read even more of the author’s work, something I know will certainly be happening in the future. I’m a fan now, and I’ll be need another fix soon.

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Review: Removed

Removed by S.J. Pajonas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Earlier this year I was introduced to S.J. Pajonas through Crash Land on Kurai, the first book in the Hikoboshi series. Knowing it was a spinoff of the Nogiku series, I was somewhat tentative to dive into the story. I feared I would not understand the story without having first read the Nogiku series. This fear proved to be unfounded – Crash Land on Kurai was a wonderful read in and of itself – but I was still left wanting to read the Nogiku series. There were comments and references made that left me curious to see how the series played out – not to mention, the series sounded wonderful.

Thus, I was eager to give Removed a read. It sounded like a wonderful read and I couldn’t wait to get those answers I was hoping to receive before I continued through the Hikoboshi series. A dystopian society based around Japanese cultures – it goes without saying that I was interested in finding out more, and that I wanted to fill in those blanks.

If the truth is to be known, I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as I enjoyed Crash Land on Kurai. Both were brilliant books, but they had rather different tones. Having read Crash Land on Kurai, I was expecting something different from this one. It is not that this book is bad – so very far from it – I simply believe I would have appreciated it more had I not read Crash Land on Kurai first. For those who have read the Nogiku series, however, I would certainly suggest going on to read the Hikoboshi series – it is promising to be even more wonderful than what the Nogiku series is promising to be.

Nevertheless, as I said, this book was a great read. It took me a few chapters before I was really pulled into this story, but once the ball was rolling it was extremely difficult to put down. So much happened throughout this one, so many things were revealed. I could mention so many of the individual plot lines, but I would have no idea where to start – so much grabbed my attention, so much left me excited for more. There really are so many layers to this story, leaving you with very high expectations for the rest of the series. Do I believe the rest of the series will hold up? Hell yeah, I do. The way this one ends promises so many wonderful things, many new twists and turns. It’s not just the expectations from Crash Land on Kurai that have me saying this – Removed really does leave you with the belief this series is going places.

Without a doubt, I fell in love with the storyline and characters. Already, I’ve been telling other people to pick up the book, needing people to join me in my enjoyment. Without a doubt, I’m diving into book two. I need more of this world; I need to see how things play out.

After just two books, I’m positive S.J. Pajonas is going to be one of those authors whose books I make a crazy grab for whenever I can. Put simply – I’m hooked.

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Review: Infinity

Infinity by Anna Bloom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Infinity is the final book in Anna Bloom’s Gravity series, and whilst it was an enjoyable read, it wasn’t my favourite in the series.

I became a fan of Anna Bloom earlier this year and have been working my way through her books. I really enjoyed her standalone novel The Game and her Truth About Love series. The Gravity series was on my to-read list as I was super interested in seeing how her young adult science fiction played out. The first book in the series was an enjoyable read but it wasn’t all I had hoped it would be. The second book in the series was a lot more enjoyable. This final book was enjoyable, but it wasn’t quite as wonderful as the second book.

Infinity is a much shorter read than the prior books in the series, allowing you to complete it in no time at all. It’s very much a book of providing answers, one of bringing everything together. There have been so many questions posed throughout the first two books, and this one works to give us all the answers whilst providing an entertaining read.

Whilst some of the answers were a bit on the predictable side, there were plenty of twists thrown in throughout the book to keep you guessing. These answers help the world to come into vivid colour, giving us small details that are wonderful to find out.

Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t completely happy with everything. I felt as though some of the choices made by the characters were a bit on the silly side, and they left me feeling as though it was just a way to play out certain scenes. I enjoyed watching all of these scenes unfold, but I did feel as though it took the attention away from the war that was supposed to be going on. Considering this book brought so much together, I would have liked for there to be more war scenes throughout the story.

Overall, this was a nice conclusion to the series. It wasn’t quite a four star rating – it was more of a three-point-five star rounded up – but I did enjoy watching how everything came together.

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Review: Velocity

Velocity by Anna Bloom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Since finding myself a fan of Anna Bloom’s work, the Gravity series has been a must read for me. I love Anna Bloom’s contemporary work – The Game being my favourite, The Truth About Love being my gateway drug, and her other work sitting on my Kindle begging to be read – yet I was intrigued by her young adult science fiction. It was something different and I was curious to see how it played out.

In all honesty, I did not enjoy Gravity as much as I had hoped. It was a decent enough read, but it failed to pack the same punch as my prior Anna Bloom reads. It was a three-point-five star rating, one I rounded down to three stars. Nevertheless, I was curious to see how things played out in the second book. It wasn’t simply the cliff-hanger of an ending – although that did play a big part – but the fact that I’d been pulled into the world.

Without a doubt, I enjoyed Velocity a lot more than I enjoyed Gravity. There was a lot more provided in Velocity, giving us a number of answers, whilst leaving us with enough questions to leave us curious as to how the final book plays out. In fact, Velocity took the things I enjoyed most about Gravity and made them stronger.

In Velocity, we dive deeper into the world of the stars. We get a better understanding of the powers they possess and the way in which the world works. There are still some contemporary aspects to deal with early in the book, but they quickly fade as the science fiction element takes over. Moreover, having read book one, I found it easier to accept the science fiction in this story. I still found myself ranting slightly when the science did not match up with real life, but reading book one allowed me to understand this one better.

In case you didn’t realise it by now, you need to read book one first. The two are very closely linked, and to understand Velocity you need to first read Gravity. This is not a series of standalone novels; this is a closely linked trilogy.

In addition to developing a better understanding of the science fiction elements, we also get a better understanding of the characters. New elements are thrown into this story, and although I felt as though some elements were a bit on the predictable side, I did enjoy the added depth in this story. I would have liked for the ending to play out a bit differently – I found myself rolling my eyes at the aforementioned predictability and how the ending felt a bit clichéd because of it – but I know it will play in strongly with the final book.

Overall, I’m super excited to pick up the final book in this addictive trilogy. Once again, I dived straight into the next book, desperate to see how everything plays out. Whilst the series may not have started out the way I had hoped, it’s certainly growing stronger as I work my way through the books.

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Review: Gravity

Gravity by Anna Bloom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This year I’ve found myself becoming somewhat of an Anna Bloom fan. The Truth About Love series was wonderful, one I found myself devouring. The Game was even more amazing, providing an addictive read I needed to complete in a single sitting. Other Anna Bloom books are sitting on my Kindle waiting to be read, namely the Love and Loss books. One that always stood out to me, however, was the Gravity series.

Anna Bloom is best known for her contemporary romance, and I was intrigued to see how her foray into young adult science fiction played out. I find it can sometimes be a case of hit or miss when authors try something outside of their area of expertise, yet the notion of Gravity really grabbed me.

Although I did not enjoy Gravity to quite the same level as I enjoyed my other Anna Bloom reads, I did find it to be an enjoyable book. In all honesty, my rating is more of a three-point-five star rating than a three star rating. I spent a while debating whether I was to give it a three star rating or a four star rating, but in the end I opted to round down because I feel as though the potential for the next books will guarantee an easy four star rating.

Gravity grabbed me because of the premise of the story – the fact our characters are stars. Had I not walked down the psychology path, I’d like to believe my destiny would have been in the stars (in other words, astronomy is something I’m super interested in). I love a good science fiction read, but I cannot think of many books where our characters are stars. It grabbed me and I wanted to know more, curious as to how such a thing would play out.

Although there is a very clear science fiction element to this story, I feel as though a lot of the more contemporary issues were giving more attention than was necessary. We’re always dealing with the issues surrounding the science fiction elements of the story, but at the same time we’re dealing with the banalities of young adult life. We have so many scenes of school, and even though they’re mixed in with all the science fiction drama, I found myself wishing the school stuff would take a back seat.

Don’t get me wrong, I loved the science fiction stuff. It was so interesting, and I’ve been left with so many questions. There were a few points where I had to silence the astronomer within – I had to remind myself that science fiction did not always match up with the facts – but for the most part I was really intrigued by what was going on. I simply wish we have delved deeper into the details, I wish we’d been given a bit more. It is wonderful to leave you interested in the series, but I favour having more solid information by the end of the first book in such a series.

Nevertheless, I did enjoy this one. It grabs the attention and leaves you intrigued as to what comes next – meaning it should be no surprise to find out I jumped straight into book two.

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Blog Tour: The Gravity Series.

Series title. The Gravity Series

Individual titles. Gravity, Velocity, Infinity

Genre, YA Paranormal

Gravity Blurb

They are calling it the End of Days. The world is plunging into darkness, the days growing shorter and the nights longer. Meteor showers are falling to the earth and there are some who would take advantage of the growing darkness.

For sixteen-year-old Bronte Bell, her problems are closer to home. Since her birthday she's become weaker, her bones breaking, her hair falling out and plagued with constant migraines. No one can explain why. Until a mysterious new boy arrives and tells her that everything is not as it seems. She is not what she seems.

Drawn into a war that divides the sky, Bronte is torn between her desire to save the world and her growing connection with Nick. But she will have to let go of reality as she knows it, if she is to accept her role in destiny before the Hunter, who has been tracking her since birth, finds and destroys any chance she has of making the choice which is her birthright to make.

Her destiny will change everything.

Velocity Blurb

Life for sixteen-year-old Bronte Bell has fallen apart around her—the man who raised her as his own is the enemy, the boy she loves is a Star, and her high school nemesis is her sister, and the other last star child. Life for Bronte couldn’t get much more complicated.

Except, she can’t remember a thing.

Willing to do whatever it takes to protect her; the Stars have secreted Bronte away in a glamoured life; one where she’s just a normal teenager with normal teenager problems. But piece by piece, and with the help of an unlikely ally, the truth unravels as the pull between Bronte and Nick refuses to extinguish. Only Nick has a secret—one that could change everything.

Will the fate of destiny fall with the full force of velocity?

Infinity Blurb

Bronte Bell is the last of the Star children, the last of her race, but there are those that would see her kind eradicated in a long running battle for darkness over the sky.

On her own and lost in space and time Bronte must try to find her own path towards her destiny while uncovering the truth about who she really is. When one discovery finds her at odds with her partnered soul, Nick, and fighting a broken heart, will Bronte be able to keep battling her way to the truth so long withheld.

With forces closing in, and friendships shattered in a war to destroy the world, Bronte must discover the true meaning of Infinity before she can fulfil her destiny and save those she loves.

But in war, freedom comes a price. Will it be a price she is willing to pay?

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Author Bio

A book hoarder and coffee addict by heart Anna Bloom loves to write extraordinary stories about real love. Based south of London with her husband, three children and a dog with a beard, Anna likes to connect with readers, fan girl over her favourite authors and binge watch Supernatural while drinking lots of wine.

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Cover Reveal: All Or Nothing.

All or Nothing an all-new, steamy MM romance by Felice Stevens is coming October 3rd!

All or Nothing by Felice Stevens Publication Date: October 3rd, 2017 Genre: Contemporary MM Romance

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A past he couldn’t forget

Adam Barton is living his dream of working as a firefighter in his small Texas town, but a tragedy from his youth continues to haunt him. He decides New York City is the perfect place to start a new life and joins the FDNY, living and loving his own way—no strings and nothing personal. Until he catches sight of Rico Estevez, the sexy chef with the mysterious smile who rocks his world. After one explosive night together, Adam craves another….And then another. The more he and Rico are together, the more Adam wants him.

A future he never imagined

Rico Estevez is living a lie. For years he’s hidden his sexuality, afraid to hurt the career of his politically ambitious father. He’s the perfect American―the best schools, top of his class and most importantly, to his father, a successful businessman. Who needs a boyfriend when sex is so easy to find? Starting a torrid love affair with Adam Barton isn’t a problem; neither one is looking toward forever. But Rico’s father is about to get the chance of a lifetime and Rico feels forced to play by his rules.

Rules are made to be broken

Adam proves more unforgettable than Rico ever imagines, but he gives in to family pressures above personal desire. When a fire reunites them, both men discover their passion for each other hasn’t died; rather it’s stronger than ever. Want turns to need and something more dangerous to their hearts—love. Adam and Rico know if they want to have it all, they can let no one and nothing stand in their way of a life together.

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I have always been a romantic at heart. I believe that while life is tough, there is always a happy ending around the corner, My characters have to work for it, however. Like life in NYC, nothing comes easy and that includes love, but getting there is oh so fun and oh so sexy. I live in New York City with my husband and two children. My day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass (or two of red wine). I practice law but daydream of a time when I can sit by a beach somewhere and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there are bound to be a few bumps along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.

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Cover Reveal: Throne of Secrets.

Throne of Secrets (A Wicked Kingdoms Novel Book #3)  by Graceley Knox  Release Date: 24th October Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

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As Ever struggles with the possible consequences of her actions, she works to keep her crew safe in the middle of a political minefield. Determined to keep her promises, Ever enlists the help of an unlikely ally, and together they expose secrets and avenge wrongdoings long overdue for justice.

Ever knows that she and Dare are meant to be together, even if the odds are against them and it’s destined to break her heart. But questions are piling up faster than she can answer them, and time is running out to make a decision that could change her life forever.

Letting go of the past and embracing the future has never been so hard, but when it comes to keeping her family safe, Ever will do what’s needed, no matter the cost.

She’s found answers, and she’s taken risks, but will Ever’s sacrifices be enough to save them all?

Meet The Author

Graceley Knox is an up and coming paranormal and fantasy romance author with a serious caffeine and book addiction. She prefers to listen to music while she writes and is a former New Englander living on the Gulf Coast of Florida. By day she works in the publishing industry, and by night, she plots out the many ideas cluttering her mind. When she’s not reading, writing, or hanging out with her large extended family you can find her on her various social media accounts. Visit her here: www.facebook.com/GraceleyKnox

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