Wednesday, June 25, 2014

**Cover Reveal ~ One Week ~ Zoey Derrick**



I am excited to share the cover for One Week by Author Zoey Derrickwhich will release late July 2014! 

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One Week by Zoey Derrick
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Cover Designer: Parajunkie



Synopsis 
ONE WEEK is all it will take...

A week in Las Vegas and she will feel better about herself. At least that is what Dacotah Miller is hoping will be the case.

Left at the alter, heart broken and ashamed, Dacotah takes the opportunity offered by her girlfriends - the chance to get away. The opportunity to escape her mundane life in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin.

But what Dacotah doesn't know is that lurking in Las Vegas is the chance of a lifetime, a dream come true, in the form of Derek Hunter.

Derek, in town on business, can't seem to focus on his purpose once Dacotah walks into his field of vision. She beautiful and just what he needs to cure his desire for a good woman in his bed. Only she presents a challenge to him unlike anything he's ever experienced before.

Dacotah will be wrapped up in a whirlwind of unexpected events that will force her to make a decision, life changing choice. Does she get on the plane back to boring Wisconsin and wonder what might have been? Or will she step on board a private jet that promises to take her on a journey she will never forget?





“Champagne?” He says and that husky ring in his voice is back and I can see he is watching me take my shoes off and this time, I can see his erection in his pants and it steals my breath away. He steps toward the dresser he was leaning on only a few moments ago and places the bottle, glasses and my phone on the dresser then reaches for his jacket. I watch as it slips from his shoulders and he hangs it from the mirror over the dresser. He catches me watching him and he smirks. I watch as he loosens his tie and begins to unbutton his shirt. My mouth goes dry as I start to see the skin of his chest appear between the buttons.

His long fingers work quickly to finish off the buttons until he reaches the button of his pants. I can’t see what he’s doing but I hear the unmistakable sound of a zipper going down and his shirt comes out.

The next thing I know, his tie is laying across the dresser and he is slowly sliding his shirt down his shoulders. It’s like watching the most beautiful strip tease in the world. His shoulders are defined by muscle and I watch as it slips down his back, further exposing himself to me and I’m no longer breathing.

I’m shocked to see, on his left shoulder, is a tattoo. I can’t quite make it out from here, but it appears to be letters and some type of wing design. Not at all something I’d expect to see on this man. Slowly he turns around and the tattoo on his shoulder is not his only tattoo. Over his left peck, extending onto his shoulder and down to his elbow is a broad tribal design that just accents the way muscles on display for me now.

    “Breathe Dacotah.” He says and I feel my eyes, heavy with desire slowly slide up to look him in the eyes. They are milk chocolate again and I want to run my hands through his brown hair. 

    I watch as he stalks toward me, he kicks off one of his shoes, followed by the other, along his path to me. Then, just like that, he is on his knees in front of me. His hands are sliding down my right leg, the one that is still wearing the shoe I hadn’t gotten off. 
His hands are soft and warm, leaving goosebumps in their wake. He takes my foot in his hand and works on untying the canvas from my leg. I shiver as he slides the shoe from my foot.

His hands slide back up my leg, my eyes roll up into my head and I want to plop back on the bed, just to break the crazy eye contact we have going on, but I can’t. I’m frozen with anticipation at what he’s going to do next. I feel his hands as they reach the hem of my sundress and I don’t stop him when his hands slide underneath of it and I feel his fingers craze my pussy lips and I groan.

“So beautiful.” He breathes and I feel his hands seeking the waist of my panties, then his fingers slip in underneath and his eyes are begging for my permission to remove them. I lift my hips in silent invitation for him to continue. He smiles and begins to slid them down my thighs, to my calfs and off. I half expect him to take them and sniff them, but he doesn’t, he’s too much of a gentleman for that.

    His hands glide along my legs on their journey back to where they were moments ago. My hands begin to shake from holding myself up. He stands between my legs and leans in, placing his own hands on either side of my hips. Our noses are a hair shy of touching and he leans in a little closer. My hands give out and I lower myself onto my elbows, all while he is right there, poised and ready to kiss me.






Amazon Best Selling Angels, Demons & Devils and Paranormal Author of Give Me Reason - The Reason Series Book One comes from Glendale, Arizona. Zoey, was a mortgage underwriter by day and is now a paranormal, romance and erotica novelist full-time. She writes stories as hot as the desert sun itself. It is this passion that drips off of her work, bringing excitement to anyone who enjoys a good and sensual love story.

Not only does she aim to take her readers on an erotic dance that lasts the night, it allows her to empty her mind of stories we all wish were true. Her stories are hopeful yet true to life, skillfully avoiding melodrama and the unrealistic, bringing her gripping Erotica only closer to the heart of those that dare dipping into it.

The intimacy of her fantasies that she shares with her readers is thrilling and encouraging, climactic yet full of suspense. She is a loving mistress, up for anything, of which any reader is doomed to return to again and again.





**Emerald City Author Event 2014 Wrap-up**

Emerald City Author Event

As y'all know, I recently left my family to fend for themselves for a weekend so I could go play in Seattle. Not only did I get a weekend away from 'mom' duties, but I got to have a girls' weekend with Robyn (@Robgirlbooks) AND I got the opportunity to meet some fabulously talented authors!!

To kick off my weekend of fun, Robyn took me to lunch at her favorite pizza joint in Tacoma. The pizza was fantastic but I can't remember the name of the place! She also took me to The Museum of Glass in Tacoma and Almond Roca Runoff Store (where I picked up some great chocolates for only $2!). Here's a few photos from The Museum of Glass:



This photo of from The Bridge of Glass - it's the ceiling!

Before we headed into Seattle, Robyn took me by some of the places which serve as inspiration for places in her books. That was wonderful! Since I'd been to Seattle/Tacoma before, it wasn't hard to envision the places she describes in her books (she does an amazing job with description) but it was neat actually seeing some of the places.

Okay, here's a funny story for y'all. We're driving in downtown Seattle looking for our hotel. We see it and pull into the parking garage and leave Robyn's car with valet. We go into the lobby and I tell her "this place is really swanky for what I'm paying." We get to the desk to check in and they don't have my reservation. I get a little worried, but I have my confirmation. So I get it out and give it to the nice guy, who keeps referring to me as "Miss". He looks at it for a few minutes and then says "ahem, it seems your reservation is at a different hotel, miss." Yeah, we were a block too far north. *haha* So we have to go have valet retrieve the car and then drive a block down to the hotel we're actually staying in. I will say only this...there was no marble floor and no votives burning in the lobby. ;) Here's a photo from our room:

Look, mom...no screens!

Yeah, we're on the 9th floor and our windows have no screens! Sorry the photo isn't that great...I don't have long arms! ;)

**Caution: Fangirling Ahead**

Okay, y'all know about all the books I bought while I was at the event. But I have to tell you about the incredible authors I met! I don't know what happened with my brain - actually, I think it came down to the fact that I was so freakin' nervous about meeting JA - but anywho, I totally forgot to take lots of photos! BUT I met Marata Eros, who was so generous and nice. She was great to talk to! Omigosh, she's on my list of favs and I haven't read her yet! And I met SC Stephens...I had to tell her about how I used Griffin as a Sidekick pick! I met Tillie Cole - love her accent! I met Joanna Wylde and I can't wait to read the Reapers series! I met Kristen Proby - she's so sweet! I got to talk to Carmen Jenner - I told her that my pal Michelle @Novels On the Run bragged on having met her - and she said "Oh, I love Michelle!" So Robyn smacked me in the head and snapped a photo especially for Michelle!


And I got to talk to Heidi Joy Tretheway. Y'all, she is just fabulously awesome!! I loved talking to her!! And I mentioned that my pal Naomi @Nomi's Paranormal Palace has introduced me to her books, so I had Robyn snap a photo for Naomi!


I also really enjoyed talking with Julie Kenner. She's a fellow Texan and just the sweetest lady!

But the author I was most excited/nervous to meet was, of course,

JA HUSS


Here she is signing ALL my books! :)




And we had to have a photo taken with Ford!


It was so amazing to finally get to meet JA! Y'all know she holds the distinction of being the author who I've reviewed most - since I've read and reviewed every book she's written! (well, fiction anyway) I'm going to Penned Con in September WITH JA, and I can't wait!

My only regret is that I didn't formally introduce Robyn and JA! (Sorry, Robyn!)

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So, Robyn and I kept meaning to have someone take photos of us everywhere we went...and we kept forgetting. So on Sunday morning, we had a barista at Starbucks, of all places, take a photo of us on my final morning there.


I had such a grand time!! It was such a neat experience, not only getting to attend the event, but getting to hang out with Robyn! Robyn and I had a blast walking our legs off and talking our heads off! I introduced her to craft beer at Pike Brewery! And I introduced her to Death Cab for Cutie - I still can't believe she'd never heard of them! We stayed up late talking every night - just like teenagers having a sleepover. It was just soooo much FUN!!!


The Emerald City Author Event was hosted by Ginger-Read Reviews and Keep Calm & Read Romance. They did a wonderful job of organizing it. There were so many great authors there and everything ran very smoothly! Hopefully, I'll get to go again next year. :)

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

**Release Day Blitz & Review ~ Come to Me Softly ~ A.L. Jackson**

Happy Release Day, A.L. Jackson!
Come to Me Softly releases today!

I have my review as well as TWO giveaways for y'all!

This blitz was organized by Shh Moms Reading.


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Come to Me Softly by A.L. Jackson
The Closer to You Series #2 
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Rating: 5 Bookworms

Synopsis
A second chance at life...
A second chance at love...

Jared Holt never thought he deserved either—until he found both in the arms of Aly Moore. Aly has loved Jared for as long as she can remember, and she’s more than ready for the future they’re making together. But Jared can’t help remembering his own family. And he’ll never forgive himself for what happened to them. How can he allow himself the very happiness he once destroyed?

To live a life worthy of Aly, Jared knows he has to stop running and finally put his past to rest. But when he decides to face his demons head on, he encounters more than he bargained for: a
dangerous mix of jealousy, lies, and dishonest intentions. When those intentions threaten Aly, Jared loses all control, giving into the rage that earned him his bad boy reputation years before. And he’ll fight to protect her no matter what it costs...even if he destroys himself in the process.





**Trailer**





I used the words powerful, moving and intensely emotional to describe the first installment of Jared and Aly's story. I liked Come to Me Quietly...like, a lot! (read my review here) Come to Me Softly...it was incredible! It was even more gut-wrenching and powerful, and I didn't think that was possible. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect conclusion for Jared and Aly's story.

Come to Me Softly continues Aly and Jared's rocky yet beautiful journey. Jared has returned to Aly and they begin building their life together.
"I know things aren't always going to be easy with him. But he's worth it." -Aly, Loc 1752
But Jared still hasn't faced his demons. Aly knows he needs to in order for them to survive but Jared refuses. And when things finally come to a head, Jared has to figure out a way to move beyond his past or forego his future with Aly.

I really came to admire Aly and her quiet strength. She never gave up on Jared. She knew he would find his way back to her but she also didn't back down from demanding he make peace with is past. She made him fight for their future just as hard as she was fighting. Aly knew she couldn't fix Jared - that he had to determine a way to let go of his past, to forgive himself. 

Jared broke my heart. As a mother, I can't fathom my child living with the guilt and hate Jared has lived with. I would never want that for my child and I can't imagine his mom would. 
"How could I ever leave it behind when it was always there? Lurking. Threatening my sanity and the world I'd worked so hard to build for Aly." -Jared, Loc 3217
I was so proud of him and the steps he took towards moving forward, taking charge of what he wanted out of life, taking steps to achieve it. Aly was an integral part of Jared's healing. I think both she and Jared realized this. But Jared working his way to understanding that he had to heal - not only for Aly and their baby but for himself was amazing.
"...that's what this had always been about -- Jared finding himself beneath all the debris and pulling himself from it." -Aly, Loc 4115

Ms. Jackson's delivery of this story was exquisite - her prose conveying every emotion palpably. I relished the way she used Jared's tattoos and even his exhalation of smoke to symbolize his feelings about his past and his perceived sins and punishment.

This story is about more than Jared fighting his demons though. It's about the importance and power of forgiveness and healing. Jared's revelations regarding this were stunning.
"I thought I'd gone to my father for mercy.But he'd shown me that mercy was buried somewhere deep inside of me.And I knew, just like I was sure my mother knew.Just like Aly knew all along.It was time to forgive myself." -Jared, Loc 4090
Come to Me Softly is also about soul mates and the ways in which that bond is forged. Aly and Jared were fated to be together. She knew it. He knew it. Ms. Jackson makes you believe it.
"...taking one of my hands with him. He pressed it over his hammering heart. 'Since I was just a little boy, this has beat for you. Even before I knew what it meant. Now I know it means everything.'" -Jared, Loc 4181
Come to Me Softly was emotionally powerful - heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting. Aly and Jared's story impacted me in a profound way. It's a story that will be with me for a long while.





Be sure to join the Come to Me Softly Read Along Party! We’re kicking off the celebration on June 24th with a ton of prizes, then the read along begins. Daily prizes all the way up to grand prize on July 2nd!

Come to Me Softly Read Along Party! 




Grand Prize: Coach Bag stuff with A.L. Jackson Goodies!



Come to Me Softly Release Celebration Giveaway!


Grand Prize: Coach Bag, Kindle Paperwhite, and A.L. Jackson Swag
Second Prize: Come to Me Quietly Custom Charm Necklace
Third Prize: A.L. Jackson Swag Pack

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Buy Book 1 in the series – Come to Me Quietly
Come to Me Quietly (Closer to You, #1)
Come To Me Quietly (The Closer to You Series, Book 1)
Author: A.L. Jackson
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Genre: New Adult Romance

Synopsis
From the acclaimed bestselling author of Lost to You and When We Collide comes a new adult novel of one woman’s obsession: a man who’s as passionate as he is elusive—and as tempting as he is trouble…

Aleena Moore is haunted by Jared Holt. It’s been six years since she’s seen her brother’s best friend, the self-destructive bad boy she secretly loved in high school. As the years pass, she knows it’s time to move on. Time to decide between a practical nursing degree and her true dream as an artist. Time to get over Jared and give another guy a chance…

Just when she opens her heart to her friend Gabe, Aly returns home to find Jared sleeping on her couch. The teenage boy she loved has grown into a man she can’t resist.

Covered in tattoos and lost in rage, he’s begging to be saved from his demons—the memories of the day he destroyed his family. As the two reconnect, their passion is hot enough to torch Aly’s judgment. But can she risk her future for a man who lives on the edge of destruction?





A.L. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Take This Regret and Lost to Youas well as other contemporary romance titles, including PulledWhen We Collide, and If Forever Comes.

She first found a love for writing during her days as a young mother and college student. She filled the journals she carried with short stories and poems used as an emotional outlet for the difficulties and joys she found in day-to-day life.

Years later, she shared a short story she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three children. 

Look for When We Met: Behind Her Eyes coming soon.

**Release Day Blitz~ Love, Laughter & Happily Ever Afters Box Set ~ Marquita Valentine**


Happy Release Day to ALL the authors of 
Love, Laughter & Happily Ever Afters!

Love Laughter and Happily Ever After Box Set is here!!!

I'm thrilled to celebrate the release of this box set, featuring eight full-length novels! 


Eight Fun, Romantic Novels by Eight Bestselling Authors

Just in time for summer! An all-star collaboration by some of today’s most popular bestselling romance authors. From the funny and sweet to the steamy and heartfelt, this collection has eight
full-length FUN, romantic love stories hand-picked to bring a smile to your face while you’re lounging out in the sun this summer. This limited edition boxed set will only be available until July so get yours today! 

Total length is 1,800 pages and at just **$0.99** for eight novels, that’s a $27 savings!

Purchase Links:
Amazon ~ B&N ~ iBooks 

COLLECTION INCLUDES:
ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAE -- by USA Today Bestselling Author Marilyn Brant
FINDING THE RIGHT GIRL -- by NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Violet Duke
SWEET TO YOU -- by iBooks and Barnes & Noble Bestselling Author Jessie Evans
UNAFRAID -- by USA Today Bestselling Author Melody Grace
LOVE LOVE -- by Amazon Bestselling Author Beth Michele
TEMPTING LOVE -- by Amazon Bestselling Author Melanie Shawn
NOT OVER YOU -- by NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Marquita Valentine
And in her much-anticipated indie debut, Samhain bestselling author Erin Nicholas with the never-before-published novel, GETTING OUT OF HAND.

ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAE by USA Today Bestselling Author Marilyn Brant

A shy dessert cookbook writer reconnects with her longtime crush--an ex-football star turned businessman--when they run an ice cream shop together.

FINDING THE RIGHT GIRL by NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Violet Duke

Tessa Daniels has no idea why she told her friend’s brother she was a fling expert. She's never been flung before and she sure as heck doesn't know where or how to begin flinging a guy like Brian Sullivan. The man’s got as many demons and skeletons in the closet as she does; and worse, he’s got her thinking of the one thing she stopped letting herself hope for years ago. A happily-ever-after.

SWEET TO YOU by iTunes & Barnes and Noble Bestselling Author Jessie Evans 

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire... When s’mores and whiskey shots lead to skinny-dipping at a singles’ camping retreat, Maddie Whitehouse knows she won't be able to resist another steamy encounter with the sexy firefighter her childhood friend, Jamison, has become...even if he is off limits.

UNAFRAID by USA Today Bestselling Author Melody Grace

Brittany Ray's learned the hard way that some dreams aren't meant for girls like her. Handsome, charming Hunter Covington is one of those dreams. Years ago, they shared one life-changing night together, but Brit walked away before he could break her heart. Now Hunter's back in Beachwood Bay, their reckless passion can't be ignored. But will dark secrets tear apart their new beginning?

LOVE LOVE by Amazon Bestselling Author Beth Michele

Gabby is running from a past that she can’t seem to escape. But what happens when she discovers something unexpected along the way that may just lead her from the shadows? Maybe something
magical. What happens when love finds her but her heart has gone into hiding?

GETTING OUT OF HAND, the brand new novel by Samhain Bestselling Author Erin Nicholas

Genius scientist Mason Riley can cure world hunger, impress the media and piss off the Vice President of the United States all before breakfast. But he’s not sure he can get through his high school class reunion. 

Then he meets the new girl in town. Adrianne Scott loves the sleepy little town of Sapphire Falls—the perfect place to open her candy shop and live a quiet, drama-free life. Until Mason Riley bids four
hundred dollars just to dance with her.

TEMPTING LOVE by Amazon Bestselling Author Melanie Shawn

Haley Sloan knew exactly what she wanted out of life. With her designer lingerie business booming, her career was moving forward, but her heart stayed in the same place it had for four years...hopelessly in love with the single father across the street. Former wild boy turned responsible adoring father Eddie Thomas selflessly sacrificed his wants and needs for that of his little girl, meaning he sacrificed his want and need for Haley. Will Haley finally be able to break through to the heart of the man who has had hers prisoner for years? 

NOT OVER YOU by NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Marquita Valentine

Summer Holland is set on one thing--convincing her childhood sweetheart *and* local preacher's son, Gabriel Edwards, to marry her so she can get back the daughter she gave up for adoption. She’s always been able to count on him rescuing her when she needed it most, but this time is different... there’s a new woman in Gabriel’s life. Only, Summer's not going to let that get in her way.

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Take a peek at the excerpt and teasers from Marquita Valentine’s contribution, Not Over You

Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: 6/24/14


Synopsis
Summer Holland is set on one thing--convincing her childhood sweetheart *and* local preacher's son, Gabriel Edwards, to marry her so she can get back the daughter she gave up for adoption. She’s always been able to count on him to rescuing her when she needed it most, but this time is different... there’s a new woman in Gabriel’s life. Only, Summer's not going to let a little thing like that get in her way. 

It would be a marriage of *major* inconvenience... 

There’s only been one woman for Gabriel Edwards—Summer Holland, the daughter of Holland Spring's most notorious woman. But unless Summer needs cash, food or a place to stay, she wants nothing to do with him. He’s done playing her knight in shining armor. He’s finally found the woman to settle down with—the town’s newest librarian. She’s smart and sweet, and wholly in love with him. Nothing and no one will get in the way of his plans... until, that is, Summer comes home to Holland Springs, and needs his help once more. 

Determined to protect her heart, Summer tries to keep Gabriel at arm's length, but with one hot kiss, she realizes that not only did she get more than she bargained for, but she might not be over him.


The sun slipped under the horizon, making his running lights visible along the blacktop. Great. Just great. How was he supposed to find her?

Light glowed from the forest of pine trees by the old Holland place. He slowly braked, put the truck in park, and rolled down the passenger side window, watching as the bugs blinked on and off.

Before he knew what was happening, he’d unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and strode into the forest. He crept through the woods, quiet as a predator hunting his prey, and then came to a sight that stole his breath away.

Summer, all alone in a meadow of spring flowers. Well, if you didn’t count the fireflies dancing around her.

Laughing with pure joy, she waved a hand in the air. The fireflies followed her movements, reminding him of kids playing with sparklers on the Fourth of July.

 His gut clenched.

The fireflies continued their dance, moths joining in. Something swept past him. He followed the blur and realized it was a bat, most likely trying to eat the conveniently placed snack.

Summer laughed again, drawing his attention back to her. She threw out her arms and spun around. He felt himself drift closer, like he was one of those moths...and she the flame.

 “Summer.” Her name a prayer on his lips. A plea in his heart.




About the author

New York Times Bestselling Author, Marquita Valentine, writes sexy heroes that make you swoon and sassy heroines that make you laugh. She's the author of the bestselling contemporary romance series, Holland Springs, and the new adult romance series, Boys of the South.

Marquita met her husband aka Hot Builder at Sonic when they were in high school. She suggests this location to all of her single friends in search of a good man--and if that doesn't work, they can console themselves with cheesy tatertots. She lives in North Carolina in a very, very small town with Hot Builder and their two children.


**Teaser Tuesday ~ #24**

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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Come to Me Softly by A.L. Jackson
#2 
Release Date: June 24, 2014

A second chance at life...
A second chance at love...

Jared Holt never thought he deserved either—until he found both in the arms of Aly Moore. Aly has loved Jared for as long as she can remember, and she’s more than ready for the future they’re making together. But Jared can’t help remembering his own family. And he’ll never forgive himself for what happened to them. How can he allow himself the very happiness he once destroyed?

To live a life worthy of Aly, Jared knows he has to stop running and finally put his past to rest. But when he decides to face his demons head on, he encounters more than he bargained for: a
dangerous mix of jealousy, lies, and dishonest intentions. When those intentions threaten Aly, Jared loses all control, giving into the rage that earned him his bad boy reputation years before. And he’ll fight to protect her no matter what it costs...even if he destroys himself in the process.

**Teaser**

"I always thought I'd be her ruin. But right then, I was pretty sure she'd be mine. My faultless demise. Because I'd suffer for her. Bear all her burden and her blame. Would gladly die for her.

The most terrifying part of it all was that I was willing to live for her."

Monday, June 23, 2014

**Blog Tour Guest Post ~ Dangerous Reflections ~ Shay West**

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Shay West's Dangerous Reflections. My stop includes all you need to know about the book, an interview with the author, and a guest post.


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Dangerous Reflections
Alexis Davenport Series #1
Release Date: June 23, 2014
Genre: YA Fantasy, Time Travel

Synopsis
Alexis Davenport wants to go home. She hates her new school, her mother for moving her away from her friends, and her father for walking out.

To make matters worse, Alex is haunted by images of strange girls reflected in her mirror. It’s bad enough juggling homework, a relentless bully, boys, and a deadbeat dad; now, she must save the world from an evil presence hell-bent on changing the past – and our futures. Who knew her A+ in history was going to be this important?




***Guest Post ~ Time Travel***

I have always been fascinated with the idea of time travel. It would be so amazing to travel back in time and observe how people really lived. It’s one thing to use archaeological evidence to hypothesize about how people lived in the past, but to actually be able to observe them going about their daily lives, or to see what their homes looked like and what they ate would be so incredible.

Ah, to see Rome and watch the gladiators perform in the Coliseum, or walk through the streets of an ancient Egyptian city, or watch as druids built Stonehenge. How many mysteries would be solved if only we could travel back in time? Kind of makes me wish the Doctor would arrive with his TARDIS and whisk me off to see something no other modern human has ever seen.

Of course, there is always the danger of screwing up the time line. It could spell disaster if an innocent act by a time traveler inadvertently altered the course of history. The repercussions could be disastrous. This is what makes me thankful that no one has managed to invent a time travel device.

In my Adventures of Alexis Davenport series, fifteen-year-old Alex has the unsavory task of protecting the time line from someone trying to alter the past. Not only that, she also has to deal with all of the other things a teenager has to deal with. This poor girl has a lot on her plate! But she’s spunky with a side of sass thrown in for good measure and can handle anything that comes her way.




Shay West was born in Longmont, CO and earned a doctorate degree in Human Medical Genetics from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical. Dr. West currently lives in Grand Junction, CO with her two cats. When not writing novels, she plays with plushie microbes and teaches biology classes at Colorado Mesa University. She is the author of the Portals of Destiny series and the Adventures of Alexis Davenport series. She has also been published in several
anthologies: Battlespace (military scifi), Orange Karen: Tribute to a Warrior (fundraiser), and Ancient New (steampunk/fantasy).

You can find Dr. West and more of her work at Shay-West.com.