Synopsis: First published in 1919, E.M. Hull’s The Sheik, was the most scandalous book of it’s time. Labeled as salacious and pornographic, it was also a runaway best-seller with fifty printings by 1921, and appeared on the bestseller list for two consecutive years. Following the film release starring Rudolph Valentino, “sheik fever” took over the […]
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Book Blast & $50 Giveaway: The Pitcher by William Hazelgrove #giveaway
September 17, 2013
The Pitcher “I never knew I had an arm until this guy called out, “Hey you want to try and get a ball in the hole, sonny?” I was only nine, but mom said, “come on, let’s play.” This Carney guy with no teeth and a fuming cigarette hands me five blue rubber balls and […]
Join Gaelen VanDenbergh, author of the contemporary women’s fiction novel, Running Against Traffic, as she tours the blogosphere September 2 – Septembe 27, 2013 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT RUNNING AGAINST TRAFFIC Paige Scott spent her childhood shuffled between relatives who ignored her, and her adult life hiding […]
Book Blast & $50 Giveaway: For Nick by Taylor Dean #giveaway
September 11, 2013
For Nick What would you do for love? Zachary Drake had love in his life—and tragically lost it. He knows it won’t come his way again. Andie Parker would do anything for the love of her life. Even marry a total stranger. In spite of the unorthodox manner in which Zach and Andie come […]
Book Blast & $50 Giveaway: My Own Mr Darcy by Karey White #giveaway
September 10, 2013
My Own Mr. Darcy After being dragged to the 2005 movie Pride and Prejudice by her mother, sixteen-year-old Elizabeth’s life changes when Matthew Macfadyen’s Mr. Darcy appears on the screen. Lizzie falls hard and makes a promise to herself that she will settle for nothing less than her own Mr. Darcy. This ill-advised pledge threatens […]
Fun Facts & Givewaway: Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille
September 10, 2013
Five Fun Facts about Against the Ropes I interviewed several MMA fighters while researching Against the Ropes. It was an incredible sacrifice but I wanted to ensure my readers had an authentic experience (I certainly did!). I spent a few days watching UFC events and then practiced my new moves on DH so I could […]
Interview & Giveaway: Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille
September 9, 2013
Sarah Castille Interviews MMS fighter, Torment SC: Um…er…hi, Torment. **pushes up glasses** **wipes drool off chin** Torment: Call me Max. Torment is my ring name and I rarely use it outside the gym or fight ring. SC: **breaths heavily and sighs** I love the name, Torment. It sounds so…tormented. How did you choose it? Torment: […]
Spotlight, Guest Post & Giveaway: Author Elizabeth Reyes
September 7, 2013
What comes to mind when you hear the name Elizabeth Reyes? Hot guys, Hot romance, and Hot books! In honor of her first book release three years ago, September 6th-17th is everything Elizabeth Reyes! From Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #1) to Abel (5th Street, #4) nothing is left out of this celebration. Many blogs will help celebrate […]
Playlist of Songs & Giveaway: Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille
September 6, 2013
Playlist of songs in Against the Ropes Eye of the Tiger by Survivor Someone I Used to Know by Gotye I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift Sexy and I Know it by LFMAO Bleed it Out by Linkin’ Park Fallin’ by Alicia Keys Set Fire to the Rain by Adele You Can Leave […]
Book Blast & $50 Giveaway: A Good-Lookin’ Man by Marcia Lynn McClure
September 5, 2013
A Good-Lookin’ Man by Marcia Lynn McClure (novella) However, in an instant—in less than a breath or the bat of an eyelid—the elusive pepper spray hiding somewhere in her purse was all but forgotten. For standing before her—right there before her, not three feet away—was the best-looking, most gorgeous, handsomest man she had ever […]