Blog Tour: The Choice by Allison J. Kennedy

Hi, and welcome to my stop on the tour!! Thanks for stopping in today! You will find info on the book, My Thoughts (cause I love to share!!), links to pick up your copy (a must have), Author info as well. Oh, and make sure you check out other stops on the tour for author interviews, guest posts, and lots more fun! And thanks to the great people over at Patchwork Press for all their hard work putting this tour together!!

Cover Reveal: Come Sit By Me by Thomas Hoobler

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Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you and yours are all well and enjoying the outdoors, wherever you are in our great world! 

Crash by Eve Silver

Genre: YA Sci-Fi, Aliens, Dystopia, Paranormal, Romance

Release Date: June 9, 2015

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Format: paperback             

Pages: 368

Sources: Author

Blog Tour Vessel by Lisa T. Cresswell

Hi, and welcome to my stop on the tour!! Thanks for stopping in today! You will find info on the book, My Thoughts (cause I love to share!!), links to pick up your copy (a must have), and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post. Oh, and

Cover Reveal: The Choice by Allison J. Kennedy

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Thanks for stopping by today!! Now for some exciting news!
I am very excited to share with you the cover for The Choice by  Allison J. Kennedy! This one covers a very serious topic, so I am sure it will be heavy, but good. Look for my review closer to the release date and don't forget to pick up a copy and let me know what you think!

Deep by Kylie Scott

Genre: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Release Date: March 31, 2015

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Format: Paperback              Pages: 288

Series: Stage Dive #4    

Source: Kristen @ My Bookish Fairytale

Goodreads Synopsis:

Don't miss a beat with the fourth and final novel in theUSA Today bestselling Stage Dive series from Kylie Scott.
Positive. With two little lines on a pregnancy test, everything in Lizzy Rollins' ordinary life is about to change forever. And all because of one big mistake in Vegas with Ben Nicholson, the irresistibly sexy bass player for Stage Dive. So what if Ben's the only man she's ever met who can make her feel completely safe, cherished, and out of control with desire at the same time? Lizzy knows the gorgeous rock star isn't looking for anything more permanent than a good time, no matter how much she wishes differently.
Ben knows Lizzy is off limits. Completely and utterly. She's his best friend's little sister now, and no matter how hot the chemistry is between them, no matter how sweet and sexy she is, he's not going to go there. But when Ben is forced to keep the one girl he's always had a weakness for out of trouble in Sin City, he quickly learns that what happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay there. Now he and Lizzie are connected in the deepest way possible... but will it lead to a connection of the heart?

My Thoughts:

Deep is an amazing story of love, lust, and learning to trust. While Deep is not my favorite of the four, it was still a thrill ride of a plot. I enjoyed every quirky moment, every laugh, every tense word. Again, another book that I literally devoured.

The characters were very well written and all very enjoyable. I loved our main characters, although they are not my favorite of the series. I also loved that throughout the books, our Stage Dive group has stayed the same. The family ties get stronger in each book and while this was Ben and Lizzy's book, it was just as much Mal and Anne's, Jimmy and Lena's, Evelyn and David's, because they are a family and are there for each other through it all. Sometimes, in moments they don't necessarily want to share!

While I am saddened that it seems the Stage Dive adventure has come to an end, I enjoyed every moment of the ride. Kylie Scott is a fantastic author, who knows how to pull you in and take you along for the ride. I highly recommend the entire Stage Dive series and give it five out of five crossbows.

Summer of the Oak Moon by Laura Templeton

Genre: Romance, Drama

Release Date: May 5, 2015

Publisher: Month9Books

Format: ebook                     Pages: 300

Source: Publisher

Goodreads Synopsis:

Rejected by the exclusive women’s college she has her heart set on, Tess Seibert dreads the hot, aimless summer ahead. But when a chance encounter with a snake introduces her to Jacob Lane, a black college student home on his summer break, a relationship blooms that challenges the prejudices of her small, north Florida town. 

When Jacob confesses that Tess’s uncle is trying to steal his family’s land, Tess comes face to face with the hatred that simmers just below the surface of the bay and marshes she’s loved since birth. With the help of her mentor Lulu, an herbal healer, Tess pieces together clues to the mysterious disappearance of Jacob’s father twenty-two years earlier and uncovers family secrets that shatter her connection to the land she loves.

Tess and Jacob’s bond puts them both in peril, and discontent eventually erupts into violence. Tess is forced to make a decision. Can she right old wrongs and salvage their love? Or will prejudice and hatred kill any chance she and Jacob might have had?

My Thoughts:

The Cover: I loved the cover of Summer of the Oak Moon. It was the first thing that attracted me to the book. Beautiful glowing butterflies are escaping a jar into a dark night. This cover reminded me of long hot summer nights and made me want to read the book even more.

The Plot:  This story was absolutely amazing. What started out as a forbidden love type of story became something else entirely. A story about prejudice and menace, I could not put it down. The story line and plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat. And when I was trying to figure out how our fantastic storyteller would end things, I was left breathless and horrified that humans could be this way to each other. Not for the weak of heart, Summer of the Oak Moon is a heart stopping story that I could not put down.

Characters: The characters from this story are all very well written with strengths, weaknesses and flaws that make them come to life. I loved our young, innocent protagonists, trying to find their way in a world that not only frowned on their friendship (forget love) but would harm them physically because of it. Our villains were despicable, making me cringe.

Is it Worth Reading?:  Oh yes, while Summer of the Oak Moon was definitely not what I expected, I feel that it is far better. It was a very moving and thought provoking story that I am sure I will read again. I highly recommend Summer of the Oak Moon and give it four out of five crossbows.