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Awaken (Empyreal #1) by Christal M. Mosley-a review

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AWAKEN (Empyreal #1) by Christal M.Mosley-a review

Awaken

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ABOUT THE BOOK from Goodreads: Release Date January 2013

From Goodreads: AWAKEN to a NEW WORLD What if your entire life had been nothing more than a few broken images? What if every time you closed your eyes, another memory was lost? … Then … What if one day, those memories began to resurface…? Coralie Collier has never questioned the elements in her life … Until now. Strange dreams and unexplained encounters begin to unravel the world around her. As images begin to rise to the surface, missing pieces to her life begin to fall into place. Could there be more to Coralie’s existence than what appears? Will Coralie be able to unlock the secrets to her past? And what lies within the truth? A new life … A new world … … Awaken…

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REVIEW: AWAKEN is the first storyline in Christal M. Mosley’s new young adult fantasy series Empyreal. As a reader of many YA storylines I have found similarities and differences amongst a number of books and series and, in this particular novel, there are several similarities to The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare.

Coralie Collier has purposely been kept in the dark about her heritage. When dreams and nightmares become a living and breathing reality, her memories would suddenly disappear and there would be black holes of emptiness and confusion whenever Coralie tried to grasp at images and thoughts. Thinking they were trying to protect their daughter, Coralie’s parents have endeavored to keep their daughter’s true identity a secret. As the one True Empyreal Warrior-a direct descendent of the Angels- Coralie’s future has been determined since her birth.

There are secrets from Coralie’s past of which she has no knowledge. When part of the truth is finally revealed Coralie is stunned to realize that parts of her memory have purposely been removed for her own protection. But in the grand scheme of world domination and pure power, keeping Coralie’s destiny a secret from her was an error in judgment by all concerned. Coralie has not been prepared for the upcoming war between good and evil, and in doing so could risk the lives of those hoping to protect her.

As a reader, I was frustrated at times at the incomprehensible situation brought about by Coralie’s parent’s refusal to inform their daughter about her heritage and the upcoming battles. And when it came time to explain, it took forever and several chapters before an explanation was finally spoken. And in this, the explanation was not very clear. I had hoped that more detail surrounding the Empyreal history would have been revealed especially her connection to the past and potential powers. Perhaps in the second storyline, more history and background of the Empyreal will be revealed.

As I said earlier, the premise is similar to The Mortal Instruments in that the protagonists are descendants of angels; the hero and his sister are Coralie’s guardians and fight to rid the world of the demons; the evil are warriors gone rogue; kidnapped siblings; jilted lovers; and a young woman who has been secreted away from her destiny only to discover she is the key to everyone’s survival. I am not saying that this is a bad thing, but it was a similarity none the less. I suspect that the missing sibling will play a major role in the war between good and evil. And there is mention of several supernatural powers including vampires and werewolves, witches and warlocks and, the fae who may or may not have a storyline in the upcoming battles.

Overall, AWAKEN is an interesting and enjoyable storyline. If you are a fan of Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments you will definitely see some similarities but you should also have no problem seeing the bigger story. I wish Christal M. Mosley all the best with the release of AWAKEN. I did have an issue with the author’s continuous use of ellipses ( ….) but it was explained to me that the protagonist is reticent and naïve, and is having some issues trying to explain herself or get her point across.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Caridad Pineiro-Double Trouble Book Tour and Giveaway

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THE SHIFTER’S KISS
Erotic paranormal romance novella
March 2013
Harlequin Nocturne Cravings

The Shifter's Kiss

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After almost losing his life in the line of duty, firefighter Victor Edwards turned to his true passion: the ocean, the one place he feels at peace. By day, he studies a magnificent shark. By night he is haunted by erotic dreams of a beautiful woman, filled with a longing he can’t understand.

Nali is almost the last of her kind. She knows it’s dangerous to swim so close to shore, but she is drawn to the scarred man watching her and craves his touch on her human form. She can’t help revealing herself to help Victor when he’s injured–and offering herself to him for one week of pleasure. For she only has a few days before she must return to the sea..

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GHOST OF A CHANCE
A paranormal romance novella
December 2012

Ghost of a Chance

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True crime writer Tracy Gomez is unsure of what to make of the unusual invitation from New York City attorney Peter Angelo: A one million dollar prize to anyone who can solve the mystery of three deaths which had occurred nearly eighty years earlier. Tracy desperately needs the money to fix up the old inn she’s just inherited and solving the crime will also provide welcome publicity to help her sagging writing career. But accepting the invitation brings unexpected challenges, like spectral help during a séance and Tracy’s attraction to the sexy attorney monitoring the contest. Does Tracy only have a ghost of a chance to discover the secrets of the past or can she win a prize far better than a million dollars?

Peter Angelo’s father is dying and has only one last wish: To find out if he is related to State Senator Francis “Skippy” Ryan. Eighty years earlier, Skippy was accused of murdering his wife and young daughter and then killing himself, but Peter’s father does not believe that’s what really happened on that long ago night and he wants to know the truth about his heritage.

To honor his father’s wishes, Peter assembles a cast of specialists to discover the truth about Skippy and the last night of his life. But Peter hadn’t gambled on also discovering love during the extraordinary occurrences during the investigations.

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Caridad Pineiro

New York Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal and romantic suspense author Caridad Piñeiro wrote her first novel in the fifth grade when her teacher assigned a project – to write a book for a class lending library. Bitten by the writing bug, Caridad continued with her passion for the written word through high school, college and law school. In 1999, Caridad’s first novel was released and over a decade later, Caridad is the author of over thirty-five published novels and novellas. When not writing, Caridad is an attorney, wife and mother to an aspiring writer and fashionista. 

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04/01 –  Book Monster & LITERAL ADDICTION
04/02 – All The Fun Starts After Dark
04/03 – United by Books
04/04 – Musings From An Addicted Reader
04/05 – Reading Between The Wines
04/06 – Scenes From A Chaotic Mind
04/07 – The Jeep Diva
04/08 – Coffee & A Book Anytime
04/09 – Books A La Mode
04/10 – Alexx Mom Cat’s Gateway
04/11 – Books-N-Kisses
04/12 – Pimpin Reads
04/13 – Riverina Romantics
04/14 – Under The Covers
04/15 – Froggarita’s Bookcase
04/16 – Wicked Readings
04/17 – Mad Hatter Reads
04/18 – Book Lovin’ Mamas
04/19 – The Reading Café
04/20 – GraveTells
04/22 – I Smell Sheep
04/23 – Bookin’ It Reviews
04/24 – My Reading Obsession
04/25 – Beach Bum Reads
04/26 – Cocktails and Books
04/27 – Night Owl Reviews

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Protecting What’s His (Line of Duty #1) by Tessa Bailey-a review

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PROTECTING WHAT’S HIS ( Line of Duty #1) by Tessa Bailey-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 23, 2013

She’s running from the law, and the law wants her bad.

The opportunity was just too damn delicious for Ginger Peet to pass up. The purse full of money she finds—$50,000 to be exact—could give her and her teen sister the new start they need. So she grabs the cash, her gothy sibling, and their life-sized statue of Dolly Parton, and blows outta Nashville in a cloud of dust. Chicago, here we come…

Turns out, Chicago has some pretty hot cops. Hot, intense, naughty-lookin’ cops like Derek Tyler, who looks like he could eat a girl up and leave her begging for more. And more. Tempting as he is, getting involved with the sexy homicide lieutenant next door poses a teensy problem for a gal who’s on the lam. But one thing is certain—Derek’s onto her, and he wants more than just a taste.

And as far as he’s concerned, possession is nine-tenths of the law

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REVIEW: PROTECTING WHAT’S HIS is the first storyline in Tessa Bailey’s new Line of Duty contemporary romance series. If you love a story with a heroine on the run and an alpha hero with a potty mouth during sex, Protecting What’s His is sure to please.

But one CAVEAT-if you are a fan of Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L.James and the Crossfire series by Sylvia Day you WILL recognize several overlapping scenarios. This is not to say that Protecting What’s His is a remake of either of these two series, but many of the situations are definitely not original in content and I recognized the similarity immediately.

Twenty three year old Ginger Peet is basically on the run. Setting up a new home in Chicago with her seventeen year old sister, Ginger endeavors to start a new life free from her drug addicted, crack-whore prostitute mother. But running into her sexy, new neighbor, a cop no less, puts Ginger on alert-she took a purse full of money from her mother and, she would be the number one suspect if her mother attempted to report the theft. There are things about her past that Ginger never wants anyone to know-especially to the man who has stolen her heart.

The relationship between Ginger and Derek is antagonistic in the beginning. Derek has lost a fellow police officer in the line of duty and meeting his noisy, albeit beautiful new neighbor, wasn’t in his plans. The pair continue to push each other’s proverbial buttons for a good portion of the storyline, but Derek knows, that at some point, Ginger will be his. Several confrontations will force Ginger to look at Derek in a different light but when the time comes to come clean about the theft, Ginger takes it upon herself to right the wrong and comes face to face with her mother’s troubled past.

PROTECTING WHAT’S HIS is an interesting and well-written storyline with humor, sexiness and a little bit of suspense. Derek talks a good game-rough and aggressive yet loving in the bedroom and, gentle when he needs to express his feelings and protect the woman he loves. Ginger’s seventeen year old sister is wise beyond her years, and she is the first to point out that Ginger and Derek should pull their heads out of their a$$ when it comes to their relationship and mutual attraction.

But be warned, the similarities to Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series are too obvious to ignore whether it was intentional or not. The difference- everything is wrapped up in one book and one storyline.

“Look at me. You own me. I’m owned.”

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Reviewed by Sandy.

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Katee Robert-Chasing Mrs. Right Guest Post and Book Tour

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by Katee Robert

I’ll be the first to admit that when ereaders started showing up, I was screaming from the mountains that they could take my paper books from my cold, dead hands. I’m not particularly proud of that sentiment, but what can I say? I’m not good with change.

The last few years have brought a whole lot in the way of change, though, so I’ve learned to adapt. And guess what? I love my Nook like a love song. I’ll never give up my bookshelves full of the series I fangirl over, but ebooks have opened up an entirely new plane of opportunity.

You see, now new authors are only a button push away. Impulse purchasing is at an all-time high (for me, at least), which is really great. I’ve found countless authors now because I can justify spending $5 or under on a book that I might not like. It’s a whole different game from ordering a paperback book or doing to the bookstore to pick up one.

So are paper books going the way of the dodo bird? I don’t think so. There are far too many people out there like me who are incredibly OCD about their series. I don’t think ebooks cut into that, either—they enhance it. Because if I buy a new author on ebook and love their book? I’ll go buy the paperback as well so it can have a place on my shelf.

All in all, I think it’s safe to say that ebooks are here to stay, and I’m pretty happy about it.

Chasing Mrs. Right
by Katee Robert
Release Date: March 25, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Chasing Mrs. Right

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Roxanne Stokes doesn’t believe in love. She does, however, believe in the sexy-as-sin stranger who literally knocks her off her feet in front of a nightclub. The chemistry sparking between them takes her breath away, and she’ll do anything to ease the pain in his eyes…until she realizes the handsome stranger is her best friend’s older brother who’s just come home from war.

Ian Walser had no idea the gorgeous woman he slept with the night of his homecoming party was his little sister’s best friend—or that she’d be gone before morning. Roxanne’s touch soothes him in a way nothing else can, and he’s not ready to walk away from that yet. Not when spending time with her gave Ian a glimpse of everything he’s ever wanted.

When his sister unwittingly pushes them together, he sees his chance. But convincing a woman who doesn’t believe in love that she’s his Mrs. Right might be harder than any mission Ian’s undertaken. Good thing this soldier likes a challenge…

Read the first chapter here!

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Katee Roberts

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Katee Robert, learned to tell stories at her grandpa’s knee. Her favorites then were the rather epic adventures of The Three Bears, but at age twelve she discovered romance novels and never looked back.

Though she dabbled in writing, life got in the way—as it often does—and she spent a few years traveling, living in both Philadelphia and Germany. In between traveling and raising her two wee ones, she had the crazy idea that she’d like to write a book and try to get published.

Her first novel was an epic fantasy that, God willing, will never see the light of day. From there, she dabbled in YA and horror, before finally finding speculative romance. Because, really, who wouldn’t want to write entire books about the smoking-hot relationships between two people?

She now spends her time—when not lost in Far Reach worlds—playing imaginary games with her wee ones, writing, ogling men, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

FOLLOW Katee:  Website / Twitter / Facebook / The Rabble Page

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4/8/2013              Love To Read For Fun

4/9/2013              The Brunette Librarian

4/10/2013           Reading Between The Wines

4/11/2013           Ashley’s Book Nook

4/12/2013           Cocktails and Books

4/13/2013           Harlequin Junkie

4/15/2013           Ex Libris

4/16/2013           RhiReading

4/17/2013           Shortie Says

4/18/2013           The Reading Cafe

4/19/2013           Caribbean Accent Book Reviews

4/19/2013           Fic Talk

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Katee Robert and Entangled Publishing are offering an ecopy of CHASING MRS. RIGHT to one lucky commenter at every blog tour stop including The Reading Cafe.

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3. E-book giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY

4. Giveaway runs from April 8 to April 20, 2013

 

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Chasing Mrs. Right (Come Undone #2) by Katee Robert-a review

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CHASING MRS. RIGHT (Come Undone #2) by Katee Robert-a review

Chasing Mrs. Right

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 25, 2013

It was only supposed to last one night…

Ian had no idea the sexy woman he took to his bed was his little sister’s best friend–or that she’d refuse to give him more than one night.

Good thing this soldier likes a challenge…

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REVIEW: CHASING MRS. RIGHT is the second storyline in Katee Robert’s Come Undone contemporary romance series. This particular story focuses on former military soldier Ian Walser and party planner Roxanne who accidently meet at Ian’s welcome home party thrown by Ian’s sister Elle, whom we first met in Wrong Bed, Right Guy. The problem-Ian and Roxanne-do not know each other’s identity and pursue a hot and torrid one-night stand that will either see the couple heading into a relationship or into a downward spiral of lies and betrayal. When Elle finally realizes with whom she spent the night, she knows she has made a huge error in judgment. But when her best friend Elle begs Roxanne to help Ian through his emotional turmoil, Roxanne knows that she will probably lose her heart to the emotionally fragile man.

Chasing Mrs. Right takes the reader on a journey of healing and discovery. Returning from a tour of Afghanistan, Ian is having difficulty re-entering into society-nightmares, flashbacks, feelings of dread and an overwhelming need to run are only the tip of the ice-berg with the things that Ian must deal. But enter-Roxanne-the feisty party planner and his sister’s BFF who pulls no punches as she defends and protects the wounded warrior until he is able to confront his demons full on.

The reader is pulled in as Ian must deal with an overbearing and confrontational mother; a future brother-in-law he believes is connected to the mob; a sister whom he loves and wants to protect; and the woman with whom he is falling in love, but a woman who believes love belongs in fairy tales and romance novels. And one wrong move or word could send Ian spiraling out of control. Roxanne is the other half to his soul, but the reality of his situation forces Ian to push everyone away when he needs them the most.

CHASING MRS. RIGHT is an emotional look at the struggles of one man re-entering society after experiencing the horrors of war and the death of his friends. Katee Robert writes with passion, romance, sorrow and pain and, in the end we witness how the love of a woman helps Ian begin a journey of healing on his long road to emotional and personal recovery. The storyline has moments of humor, sorrow and romance, as well as both physical and sexual intimacy between our two leading characters.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Amanda Forester – A Wedding in Springtime Giveaway Contest

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Amanda Forester – A Wedding in Springtime Giveaway Contest

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Sourcebooks is really excited about the new Regency trilogy coming from Amanda Forester! The first book, A Wedding in Springtime, will be available in May and has already received TWO STARRED reviews! A Giveaway of 1 copy of A Wedding in Springtime to a lucky member of The Reading Cafe is being offered by Sourcebooks.

 

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2. Please comment below, with an unusual experience you had or saw at a wedding 

3. The giveaway will run from April 17th – 24th, 2013.

4. The giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. All you have to do is comment to enter for your chance to win!

 

A Wedding in Springtime Description:
Release Date: May 7th, 2013
Five minutes into Miss Eugenia Talbot’s presentation at court, notorious rogue Mr. William Grant made her laugh, ruining her debut. To hush up the scandal, Eugenia’s aunt hires a matchmaker to quickly find a suitor— anyone except the infamous William Grant—to help restore Eugenia’s reputation. But amiable Eugenia shows a disturbing tendency to follow her heart, and is again caught in the company of notorious Grant. When a traitor creeps closer, threatening to ruin more than just Eugenia’s reputation, her kindheartedness may be her ultimate undoing…

 

About Amanda Forester:
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Amanda Forester holds a PhD in clinical psychology and a Masters degree in theology.  As a psychologist, she has worked as a clinical researcher and a university instructor (what they call you when they don’t want to give you tenure).  None of which has anything to do with writing romance novels.  After trying for many years to stop the internal storylines floating around her head, she finally gave up and wrote one down.  Now when she is caught daydreaming and talking to herself she can just say, “I’m plotting a scene for my next novel,” which sounds so much better than, “I’m hallucinating and responding to internal stimuli.”Amanda lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, three lazy house pets and one destructive puppy who is part yellow lab part tornado.  Amanda enjoys writing historical romance and splits her time between the rugged Highlands of medieval Scotland and the lively banter within the drawing rooms of Regency England.  She enjoys researching the history almost as much as the writing, and attempts to provide the reader with a glimpse of the historical reality, though usually without the fleas.  She enjoys sharing her passion for romance and history and loves hearing from readers.

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Blog Tour and Giveaway: Bayou Heat II-Bayon/Jean-Baptiste by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright

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Blog Tour and Giveaway: Bayou Heat II-Bayon/Jean-Baptiste by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright

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LEGEND OF THE PANTERA series
by Alexandra Wright and Laura Wright
New Year. New World. New Species

Bayou Heat Trilogy

ABOUT THE SERIES: Hidden in the depths of the Louisiana bayous, the Pantera, have become little more than a legend to most humans. It’s rumored that in the ancient past twin sisters, born of magic, had created a sacred land and claimed it as their own. From that land was born creatures who were neither human or animal, but a mixture of the two. Faster and stronger than humans, they have hyper acute senses, and when surrounded by the magic of the Wildlands they’re capable of shifting into pumas. It was also whispered that they possess other gifts. Telepathy, witchcraft, immortality, and the ability to produce a musk that could enthrall mere mortals. Mothers warned young girls never to roam alone near the swamps, convinced that they would be snatched by the Pantera, while young men were trained to avoid hunting anywhere near the protected Wildlands. Not that the warnings were always successful. What girl didn’t dream of being seduced by a gorgeous, mysterious stranger? And what young man didn’t want to try his skill against the most lethal predators?

As the years passed, however, the sightings of the Pantera became so rare that the rumors faded to myths. Most believed the entire species had become extinct. Sadly they weren’t entirely mistaken…

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Raphael & Parish
Book #1 and #2 in the Bayou Heat Series
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Bayou Heat-Raphael/Parish The brilliant and dangerous diplomat of the Pantera shapeshifters, Raphael has devoted his life to discovering the key to the infertility that is threatening the extinction of his puma race. Creating a vast network of spies worldwide, he never expected to discover that the answer might be beneath his very nose. But when Ashe, a beautiful human female, crosses his path, his most primitive instincts are stirred.

Unable to resist, he takes her to his bed, and is shocked when she becomes pregnant with his child. It’s a miracle that might prove to be the salvation of his people, but only if he can keep her safe from the mercenaries determined to kill her.

Untamed and undeniably sexy, Parish, leader of the Pantera hunters, rarely leaves the magic of the Wildlands to deal with the humans he despises. But with the prized and risky Pantera birth on the way, puma shifter, Parish must travel to New Orleans to find and bring back a human doctor. The moment he sees the lovely, talented and all too human Dr. Julia Cabot he cannot resist the wild, potent drive to make her his. Betrayed and destroyed by love, Julia will not let her heart choose her path again. But as she and Parish fight to save the life of an unborn child, a fierce and overwhelming bond develops between them, threatening her frozen heart with the secret hope and ultimate temptation of love and family.

Bayon & Jean-Baptiste
Bayou Heat Series, #3 and #4
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Bayou Heat trilogy 2 The fight continues in the Wildlands. Facing extinction, the Pantera have been given a miracle. A child. The first one in over fifty years. But even as they prepare to celebrate, the enemy strikes, putting at risk the fragile female who carries the hope of their people.

BAYON
Charming, drop-dead gorgeous Hunter Bayon is thirsting for revenge on the enemies who slipped into the Wildlands and attacked Ashe and her vulnerable child. Pledging to track down the cowards, Bayon goes on the hunt, pursuing the humans to a nearby town. But searching their shabby hideaway, he makes a discovery that shocks him to his very soul and might very well destroy the heart of the Pantera.

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Tattooed and pierced, sexy Nurturer Jean-Baptiste has been living in utter isolation. His cat is out of control, and the only thing that soothes the beast is a rare mineral he keeps inking into his skin. Until he meets her: Genevieve Burel. The beautiful and buttoned-up female puma is unlike anyone he’s ever met. She makes his cat purr, and he knows he must possess her, mate with her. But the secret she’s keeping might threaten not only their unbridled passion for one another, but the very future of the Pantera race.

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Alexandra Ivy is the New York Times bestselling author of the Guardians of Eternity series, the Immortal Rogues series and the Sentinels.

Alexandra graduated from Truman University with a degree in theatre before deciding she preferred to bring her characters to life on paper rather than stage. She currently lives in Missouri with her extraordinarily patient husband and teenage sons.

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Author of the Bestselling Mark of the Vampire series, Laura Wright spent the early years of her life immersed in the worlds of singing, acting and competitive ballroom dancing. But when she started writing, she knew she’d found her true calling. Laura lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband, two children, three dogs, two frogs and two fish. She’s been thrice nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, and loves hearing from her readers.

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Alexandra and Laura are giving away the following prizes on their tour:
Grand Prize: $50.00 gift Card to Amazon or B&N
Runners-Up: FIVE Runners-Up will receive an eBook of Bayon/Jean-Baptiste and a Bayou Heat SWAG Pack
(If you haven’t read the first book Raphael/Parish you can substitute for that book)

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Bayon and Jean-Baptiste: Bayou Heat 3&4 by Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy

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BAYOU HEAT 3 & 4 (Bayon and Jean-Baptiste) by Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy-a review

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Release Date:  April 11, 2013

BAYOU HEAT (Bayon and Jean/Baptiste) picks up immediately following the events of the previous storyline. The Pantera are a puma-shifting, Wildlands living group of inhabitants who have been cursed with infertility with the possibility of extinction. But now that Raphael’s human mate is expecting the first cub in over fifty years, everything goes from bad to worse, when it appears black magic is being used against the Panthera to prevent the continuation of the species.

BAYON is the third storyline in the Bayou Heat series. Bayon is a Hunter. On the search for the source of black magic affecting Ashe and her unborn child, he will soon discover that the woman he long thought was missing and dead, has been held captive for nearly twenty five years. Freeing his would be mate reveals plenty of information especially when she reveals that the people who had set her up were two of their very own shifters.

JEAN-BAPTISTE is the fourth storyline and a little more complicated. Jean-Baptiste is having difficulty controlling his cat so he resorts to getting tatooed with specially infused ink that keeps his baser instincts at bay. But when he is sent on assignment to retrieve a voodoun priestess, he is beyond words when a Suit is sent along for the ride-Genevieve Burel-a top negotiator in the arts of persuasion. Only this time, the only one needing persuading is Genevieve herself when Jean-Baptiste’s cat claims to have found its mate

BAYOU HEAT –Bayon and Jean-Baptiste is another welcome addition to the continuing saga of the Pantera shifters in the Wildlands of Louisiana. The sexual chemistry in each of the storylines will make you growl and purr like the cat we all want to be. Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy bring together a secretive species that is trying to stave off extinction at the hands of curse brought about by sibling rivalry taken to the extreme.

Reviewed by Sandy

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