I finally did an what’s on my kindle video. I always enjoyed watching those types of videos, so I wanted to share mine. Video below 👇
What’s On My Kindle (All My Ebooks I Own) #kindle #booktube #booktok #readingvlog #kindlepaperwhite
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#BookReview / #BlogTour What She Knew By Dan Clark #AD @lovebookstours #lbtcrew #booktwitter
Synopsis:
He thought he knew everything about his wife… He was wrong!
Tom and Amy Pearce have built a seemingly perfect life – a loving marriage, a beautiful daughter, fulfilling careers, and a comfortable home. They couldn’t ask for more.
So why is Amy hiding something?
When Tom stumbles upon an object he believed was lost in a tragic accident, memories flood back, catapulting him into an emotional whirlwind.
A few days later, Tom observes an encounter between Amy and a mysterious stranger. The subtle shift in her demeanour piques his concern, stirring a deep unease within him. Desperate for answers, he confronts Amy, only to be met with evasiveness and distance.
As Tom delves deeper into the connection between the stranger and the object from the past, he realises he may not truly know his wife at all…
WHAT SHE KNEW – the new suspenseful thriller from the author of I’ll Find You, The Neighbour’s Secret and The Boy in the Well.
Review/ My thoughts
What She Knew is a fast paced thriller about a man, husband and father named Tom. His sister Emma just recently passed away from a house fire. Tom’s wife Amy has been acting strange lately having a strange man visit and hunt her down, taking phone calls at weird times. Being very secretive.
In the end Tom is on a mission to find out why Amy is behaving the way she is and it has a lot to do with his sister’s death.
Overall this was a good story there were moments where I felt I knew where the story was going but it didn’t take away from the story. I enjoyed how fast paced it was. This being the first story I read by this author I think I may check out other books by him.
Rating 3.75 (4) ⭐
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#BlogTour Bound By Blood By DV Fischer & Amanda K. Mann #silvetdaggerbooktours
by DV Fischer & Amanda K. Mann
Genre: Dark Curvy Girl Vampire Romance
“Then buckle up, baby. It’s going to be one hell of a show.”
Carly Harris is a nobody. She’s just a regular girl, albeit strong-willed, who lives in the city of Gravesdale with her best friend Lily. She thought Gravesdale was a regular, nothing but an ordinarily crowded city, until the day she got attacked by a tall, dark, and handsome man. A man who sunk his teeth into her neck in a dark alley. She’s determined to find the truth about the man behind her attack because as far as she’s concerned, vampires exist. Little does she know, the truth will result in something far more complicated than the discovery of a supernatural race: she would fall in love.
Landon Creed is darkness personified. As a vampire, he lives solely for his next kill as well as his next meal, while also completing the jobs his father sends him on. That is his life and he’s perfectly fine with it. He’s merciless and cold, loves inflicting pain, and does so without remorse. Until he meets Carly. Having nabbed her off the street, he has every intention of draining her dry to satiate the monster inside of him. But something happens the moment her blood touches his lips and it prevents him from killing her. A connection forms, one he does not understand, and he finds himself drawn to her like a moth to a flame.
The connection between them is forbidden and punishable by death. Both Landon and Carly find themselves facing the toughest decision of their lives; find a way to break the bond between them in order to save their lives or choose each other and face the consequences head on.
Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bound-Blood-Curvy-Vampire-Romance/dp/B0BXN93KW9/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123277707-bound-by-blood
When D. Fischer isn’t chasing after her children, she spends her time typing like a mad woman while consuming vast amounts of caffeine. Sometimes, if her husband can manage to remind her of the real world outside her office window, they hike!
Known for the darker side of imagination, she enjoys freeing her creativity through worlds that don’t exist, no matter how much we wish they did. DV Fischer is a second pen name for D. Fischer.
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Amanda K. Mann is a Cali girl, born and raised. She’s the mother of two amazing children, both a son and a daughter, and a wife to an amazingly supportive and loving Marine husband. Which means she gets to move every three years or so.
Animal lover and Supernatural addict, she spends most of her free time with her nose stuck in a book or typing away at some new idea that popped into her brain. Her blood type is caffeine and she is a sucker for cute otter pics.
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#BlogTour Magic Corrupts, Magic Conquers By A.J. Locke #silverdaggerbooktours
Magic Corrupts, Magic Conquers
Warrior of the Divine Sword Book 2
by A.J. Locke
Genre: Paranormal Urban Fantasy
What if the world changed overnight…and it was all because of you?
All Pennrae wanted to do was to help. Now she’s found herself in a world that’s been instantaneously transformed by magic…that she brought back. She’s gone from a simple karate instructor to an instant celebrity—and she hates it. Fortunately, she has her friends, her beloved magic companion, and one ridiculously hot boyfriend.
But a sudden, unprompted attack in broad daylight is about to make Penn’s life even more complicated. An ancient forest guardian known as a Kiabi—a warrior of magic and almost impossible to defeat—has marked Penn to die. The attack at first seems incidental and unprovoked…until she discovers the true cause. Her. Penn may have saved the world, but her actions have set a chain of events in motion. In one brief moment, something dark, terrible, and older than time itself found an opportunity to escape, to free itself from the guardians and mark Pennrae as its enemy. Now the world and everyone she loves face a gruesome fate unless Penn can unleash the full force of her Divine magic…
The Warrior of the Divine Sword series is best enjoyed in order.
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Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Corrupts-Conquers-Warrior-Divine-ebook/dp/B0BTX55VBP
Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/magic-corrupts-magic-conquers/id6445637129
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Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/magic-corrupts-magic-conquers
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#BlogTour The Last Lap By Christy Hayes
A man seeking closure after the death of his estranged brother. A woman grieving her sister and best friend. A connection they never saw coming. More than the temperature heats up in USA Today Bestselling Author Christy Hayes’ unforgettable page-turning romance about two tortured souls and their collision course with love.
Megan Holloway has learned a few hard truths in her twenty-eight-years. Life isn’t fair. People she loves always leave. And she’ll be stuck on Key West running her parents’ gift store and raising her twelve-year-old niece for the rest of her life.
Thirty-year-old Bryan Westfall has come to Key West to clean out his dead brother’s apartment and search for answers about the woman who died with his estranged older brother. Bryan didn’t know the woman had a daughter and he sure didn’t expect her sister to floor him with her beauty and biting brashness.
Bryan’s persistent need to help and Meg’s bumbling business skills create an unlikely union. The more time they spend together, the more their feelings become too powerful to deny. Meg knows Bryan is leaving at the end of the summer and Bryan knows Meg is holding back to spare herself needless heartache. When a hurricane forces them to evacuate, Meg mentally prepares to let Bryan go while Bryan wonders if home is where he came from or is with the woman who stole his heart.
Author Bio:
Christy Hayes is a USA Today Bestselling author. She grew up along the eastern seaboard and received two degrees from the University of Georgia. An avid reader, she writes romance and women’s fiction. Christy and her husband have two grown children and live with a houseful of dogs in the foothills of north Georgia.
Website: https://www.christyhayes.com
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Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/120745272-the-last-lap
Author Interview:
On writing:
How did you do research for your book?
The internet is a wonderful resource and has saved a lot of time in researching. Whenever possible, I reach out to people and ask questions. People are very generous and willing to talk when you tell them you are doing research for a book.
Which was the hardest character to write? The easiest?
Meg was the hardest because she had so much on her plate. I’m a mother and I understand the pressure of raising a pre-teen, however Lily wasn’t technically her child and her role switched from supportive aunt to mom without any warning. When you add in her overwhelming grief, that relationship was difficult to write and keep authentic. Dustin was a hard secondary character to write simply because at the time I didn’t know what the issues were with his marriage.
Where do you get inspiration for your stories?
Often snippets from the news or traveling to new locations. Travel and new experiences really seem to wake up the creative side of my brain.
There are many contemporary romance books out there. What makes yours different?
I’m trying to bridge the gap between the ultra-steamy contemporary romance genre and the no-steam sweet romance. In my opinion, the last decade or so has seen a rise in the steam level of romance novels and I don’t think all readers want such graphic content.
What advice would you give budding writers?
The advice I would give all writers is to keep writing, keep learning, read craft books, take classes, go to conferences, and be prepared to do the hard work. Writing isn’t easy and it doesn’t pay well so if you’re looking for money or fame you should look elsewhere.
Your book is set in Key West. Have you ever been there?
Yes, several times. This idea was spawned by a trip my husband and I took with another couple. The guys are big fly fisherman and while they fished the wives shopped and walked around the island.
If you could put yourself as a character in your book, who would you be?
I’d be Meg. Like her, I’m the younger sister of a big personality older sister. It’s a unique dynamic where you idolize your older sister and resent her in equal measure.
Do you have another profession besides writing?
Being a wife and mom are my full-time profession, but my kids are both grown. We have two dogs, a couple horses, and a new brood of chickens, so my second profession is probably animal caretaker.
How long have you been writing?
I was a journalism major in college, but I started writing fiction when my youngest child went to kindergarten almost twenty years ago.
Do you ever get writer’s block? What helps you overcome it?
I’m not a plotter, so I get a little off track in the middle of my stories. The best method I’ve found to overcome the muddy middle is to read a craft book. A good craft book always gets me back on track.
What is your next project?
I’m working on Dustin’s story. He’s a character in The Last Lap whose marriage is in serious trouble.
What genre do you write and why?
I write contemporary romance and women’s fiction as they are the fiction genres I like to read. I don’t have an interest in researching and writing historical romance or the bandwidth to create whole new worlds for fantasy.
What is the last great book you’ve read?
I really enjoyed Kate Clayborn’s Best of Luck, the third book in her Chance of a Lifetime series. It’s not a new book but I really admired the depth of both characters, and her writing is superb.
What is a favorite compliment you have received on your writing?
Whenever someone says the characters or situations are realistic, that to me is the best compliment.
How are you similar to or different from your lead character?
Meg and I are both younger sisters, but the comparison ends there. I’m lucky enough to have met the love of my life in college and I’ve been married for thirty years this November.
If your book were made into a movie, who would star in the leading roles?
Maybe Emma Stone as Meg and Milo Ventimiglia as Bryan. Cliché choices, but they fit. She’s beautiful in an unconventional way and he’s adorable.
What were the biggest rewards and challenges with writing your book?
I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to navigate dating and single parenting when you are solely responsible for raising a child. Allowing Meg take time for herself but also be Lily’s rock was a delicate balance.
In one sentence, what was the road to publishing like?
Long and winding. I had written about three manuscripts before I felt ready to query agents. I would write a book, have it edited, and then query while writing a new book. When I was done with the next book and had it edited, I would then start the cycle over again with the new book. I decided to jump off the hamster wheel of write, edit, query in 2011 when self-publishing was still pretty new. My writing friends were supportive, but they also thought I was crazy. It was the wild west back then.
What is one piece of advice you would give to an aspiring author?
Don’t count on paying your bills as a writer. Unfortunately, the content creators are not paid enough for what they do. My greatest fear is that AI will demolish the industry, especially romance.
Which authors inspired you to write?
Honestly, I read a book and thought I could do better. It took me a long time to get to the point where I could.
On rituals:
Do you snack while writing?
No snacking.
Where do you write?
I typically write while exercising on my incumbent bike or walking at a slow pace on my treadmill. Movement helps get the creative juices flowing. My husband works from home so I write on my laptop away from the sound of his voice so I can concentrate.
Do you write every day?
Most days, yes.
What is your writing schedule?
Whenever I can find the time. I’d be more productive with a set schedule.
Is there a specific ritualistic thing you do during your writing time?
I read back through the last few pages to get my head in the story before moving forward.
Fun stuff:
Favorite travel spot?
When it’s cold in the South, I like to go where it’s warm. I like the US Virgin Islands because it’s an easy flight from Atlanta and the weather is beautiful. When it’s summer and too hot to be outside, I like to go out West, specifically Colorado.
Favorite dessert?
Ice cream. No contest.
If you were stuck on a deserted island, which 3 books would you want with you?
The Bible, a survival book, and maybe an old Nora Roberts or Susan Elizabeth Phillips book.
Any hobbies?
People think we are crazy for all the animals we have. We are down to two dogs, but we usually have three and we take them with us whenever we can. The horses came along about five years ago, and the chickens are brand new. I love caring for animals. They teach us so much about life.
If there is one thing you want readers to remember about you, what would it be?
Writers are normal people who have active imaginations. Our lives are not as exciting as the stories we write, and we write about things that pique our interest. For me, writing is a way to explore new ideas, learn about different professions, and meet new people.
What is something you’ve learned about yourself during the pandemic?
When it comes down to it, nothing matters but our health. I learned not to trust the “experts” and to listen to my gut.
What TV series are you currently binge watching?
We love the Netflix docuseries about Formula 1 and professional golf.
What is your favorite thing to do in the spring?
I love to go to antique stores, especially with my adult daughter.
What is something that made you laugh recently?
My dogs make me laugh daily. I love watching funny Instagram videos. Our family is always sending funny videos to each another.
What is your go-to breakfast item?
Hot tea.
What is the oldest item of clothing you own?
I still own a pair of rain shoes I’ve had since high school.
Tell us about your longest friendship.
My longest friendship is with my sister and believe it or not, we still like each other. 😉
What is the strangest way you’ve become friends with someone?
I was the ghostwriter for a faith-based father-son memoir after doing research for a book on athletes injured playing football and stumbled across a CaringBridge page from a family in Iowa. I reached out to the dad after being incredibly moved by the entries and ended up writing their story. We are friends to this day.
April TBR (Possible Reads) #REALMATHON
Below is my tbr for April so books may change but this is it for now.
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