Free at Amazon Wednesday Feb. 29

Friends Forever by Maryann Miller

Eppie Awards Finalist

 

Debbie Webly is terrified that she will lose Laura to the influence of Angie who is rich, beautiful, and the most popular girl in school. There’s not much Debbie won’t do to hang on to her friend, but will she cross some line that she can never come back from?

And what about Brad?  Does she even stand a chance with him?

The challenges mount when Debbie is tempted to commit social suicide by taking up for Stephanie who is even more of an outcast than she is. When Angie makes a surprising move, Debbie finds out that true friendship is based on much more than looks or popularity.

“FRIENDS FOREVER beautifully captures the pain and confusion of early adolescence. Young readers will identify with Debbie and her friends. Older readers will remember and smile. It is a delightful book. I highly recommend it.” - Four and a half stars, Carrie S. Masek, Sharpwriter Reviews   

“Ms. Miller captures the trials and tribulations of 13 year-olds very easily. She talks their lingo and keeps the book interesting with enough twists and surprises to keep younger readers turning the pages to the very end.” - Pam Stone, Myshelf Reviews

“Miller’s book accomplishes what few others in this genre do. She effectively combines humor, true life feelings, and interesting dialogue in a novel about peer pressure.” ~ Aimee McLeod, Wordweaving Reviews

~ Find Maryann's titles here

How to Survive a Summer Romance (or Two) by Ann Herrick

Can Kaysie have a summer romance with Troy and still remain true to Brian? After all, Brian did tell her to have a fling or two while she was on vacation! But what happens when feelings and hormones collide? Can Kaysie trust her heart to stay on track? And how is she going to keep an eye on her mother and Troy's father--who just happens to be Mom's former summer romance? How did fun in the summer sun get so complicated, anyway?

~ Find Ann's titles here
 

Relics - Ancient Enemy Book Two by Vijaya Schartz

The year is 2023, and an alien invader has infiltrated the human race. In a dangerous future threatened by aliens and infiltrated by hybrids, archeologist Celene Dupres witnesses her father's murder. Vowing to avenge him and retrieve his precious alien relics, she finds the perfect ally and protector. But the man she trusts, the man with whom she is falling in love, is the secret agent sent to kill her. Kin, however is more than a killing machine. Despite his love for Celene, can he accomplish his gruesome mission, and save humanity from the threat embedded in her DNA?

"RELICS is an intense thrill ride of a futuristic romance; I highly recommend it." Marlene Breakfield - Paranormal Romance

"...an intriguing romance... all the staples of a good science fiction story." - Romantic Times

" ...will keep you captivated from beginning to end." - Gina - Love Romances - 5-hearts rating

"I consider this to be among the best reads of the year!" - Johnna - Fallen Angel Reviews - Rating: 5 angels

~ Find Vijaya's titles here

Free at Amazon Tuesday Feb. 28

Wilding Nights by Lee Killough

Homicide detective Allison Goodnight has a big problem. A rogue werewolf killed the victim in her latest case. She knows the signs; she is a werewolf, too. Her whole family is. It is urgent that she close this case without revealing the killer’s nature before humans’ racial memory of her kind awakens. But her new partner Zane Kerr is watching her with unnerving intensity. He is disturbed by her secretive behavior on this case. And when the description of a woman seen with the victim matches a number of Allison’s relatives, he has to wonder if she is trying to protect, not catch, the killer. He is determined to find out. Which could be fatal for him. If he learns too much, Allison may have to turn killer herself to protect her people.

  

"Fans of Killough's meticulous craftsmanship will not be disappointed. In Wilding Nights she seamlessly inserts a fully realized supernatural race into the everyday realities of Gulf Coast life. Her characters think, talk and act the way they should, lending enormous credibility to the extraordinary elements of the story. Her characters also overtake the plot in the most surprising ways. For example, the road to romance takes a quite a different path than the one you expect, but it works perfectly." ~ Jean Marie Ward, Crescent Blues Book Views

~ Find Lee's titles here 

Relics - Ancient Enemy Book Two by Vijaya Schartz

The year is 2023, and an alien invader has infiltrated the human race. In a dangerous future threatened by aliens and infiltrated by hybrids, archeologist Celene Dupres witnesses her father's murder. Vowing to avenge him and retrieve his precious alien relics, she finds the perfect ally and protector. But the man she trusts, the man with whom she is falling in love, is the secret agent sent to kill her. Kin, however is more than a killing machine. Despite his love for Celene, can he accomplish his gruesome mission, and save humanity from the threat embedded in her DNA?

"RELICS is an intense thrill ride of a futuristic romance; I highly recommend it." Marlene Breakfield - Paranormal Romance

"...an intriguing romance... all the staples of a good science fiction story." - Romantic Times

" ...will keep you captivated from beginning to end." - Gina - Love Romances - 5-hearts rating

"I consider this to be among the best reads of the year!" - Johnna - Fallen Angel Reviews - Rating: 5 angels

~ Find Vijaya's titles here

Family Ties by Jamie Hill

With a couple of dead bodies thrown in, Detective Brady Marshall's stolen goods case has just become a lot more interesting. His love life takes a turn for the better when he meets Gina Morris, a feisty waitress at the club where the latest victim has surfaced. A happily unattached ladies' man, Brady isn't looking to settle down. But after meeting the beautiful Italian spitfire, his thoughts are shifting in that direction.
 

Gina Morris doesn't date cops. Until she meets Brady, that is, and gets won over by his dogged persistence and winning smile. With things in her past that are best left unspoken, Gina hesitates to get too close, but can't resist the handsome detective's charm. When his case runs smack dab into her past life, both of them are forced to make choices they never dreamed possible in an attempt to salvage their relationship, and possibly even save their lives.

"Family Ties started out with a bang and kept me on my toes throughout the entire book. Ms. Hill did an outstanding job with the plotline, and I was literally biting my nails the entire time I was reading. I couldn't put this fast paced, action packed book down. I HAD to find out what happened next. It was addicting. Ms. Hill has a gift of hooking the reader and not letting go until the very last word. And even then, there was a description of Family Secrets (the first book in the series). It's now on my HAVE TO BUY list. So let me just leave you with this one suggestion. You really want to go out and buy this book. It's a 114 page book that is filled with every emotion you can think of. You won't want to miss this one. Ms. Hill is an author to watch." ~ Val, You Gotta Read Reviews, 5 Stars

~ Find Jamie's titles here 

Golden Chances Book 4: The Rebel

by Jane Toombs

Two powerful California Families

A Multi-Generational Saga from Confederation to the 20th Century
Don't miss
the Burwashs and the Gabaldons
The Truths, the Legends

Golden Chances 

~ Find Jane's titles here

Night Corridor by Joan Hall Hovey

After nine years in Bayshore mental institution, once called the lunatic asylum, Caroline Hill is finally being released.  

There will be no one to meet her. Her parents who brought her here…are dead. 

 

They have found her a room in a rooming house, a job washing dishes in a restaurant. She will do fine, they said. But no one told that women in St. Simeon are already dying at the hands of a vicious predator. One, an actress who lived previously in her building.    

And others. 

And now, as Caroline struggles to survive on the outside, she realizes someone is stalking her.  

But who will believe her? She's a crazy woman after all.  

Then, one cold winter's night on her way home from her job, a man follows and is about to assault her when a stranger intercedes.  

A stranger who hides his face and whispers her name.

"The mystery and suspense in this novel is outstanding, truly top notch, in the vein of Mary Higgins Clark, but—dare I say—even better? What really struck me as brilliant was Ms. Hovey's ability to paint the picture of an innocent, a woman who'd been raised by an institutional staff since the age of seventeen, when a horrendous event tore her heart out and separated her from reality. Caroline's inner thoughts, her hesitant and sometimes awkward speech, the turmoil she feels with each simple step toward freedom, her frail courage…each of these felt real and authentic. I grew incredibly fond of this protagonist, and with each brave step she took, I found myself cheering her on.

~ Find Joan's titles here 

Get ready for the Spring Fling Event!

Books We Love's Spring Fling Event begins March 15th.

Win a Kindle Fire in the final drawing May 31.

One lucky winner will receive an autographed print copy of Mary Leo's latest thriller, Trusting Evil!

One lucky winner will win the Love, Lore and a Wee Bit of Larceny eBook series by Erin Quinn, Calista Fox and Mary Leo.


  

Each week two winners will receive their choice of two Books We Love ebooks/Spice ebooks, plus they'll get ten extra entries into the Kindle Fire drawing.

Winners must be subscribers to our monthly newsletter. Find the sign up form here:

http://bookswelove.net/contest.php

Bookmark the contest page, come back March 15 and enter to win!

Free at Amazon Monday Feb. 27

Echoes by Erin Quinn

One day Tess Carson gets the call she's always feared. Her sister has vanished.

And so Tess rushes to a small town in California to look for answers. While the police follow evidence that connects her sister to a brutal murder, Tess is drawn into a danger that seems to reach back to the town's tortured past. Two enigmatic brothers offer Tess their help but the more she learns, the more they draw her in, the more she realizes that one of them is responsible for her sister’s disappearance. But which one? As Tess searches for clues about her sister, she begins to experience strange and terrifying visions. Not simply hallucinations,they are flashbacks to a past life where Tess relives the heartbreak of another woman—one who is also torn by violence and love. Tess can’t deny the connection she feels to this woman, nor can she deny the sense that history is bent on repeating. Two men. Two brothers. One woman. A deadly combination. 

As the echoes of a long forgotten tragedy reverberate through her life, Tess realizes she must face her deepest fears before she can escape the terrifying cycle of vengeance and at last find the love denied her in a time gone by.  

 

"Wow, right out of the blue and just when you least it expect it, a knock-out novel of romantic suspense. From the first page to the last, author Erin Quinn deftly juggles two intertwining stories, one taking place in the present day and another more than 150 years earlier, delivering nothing less than a fascinating read.... ECHOES is so far above the general run of romantic suspense, that I unhesitatingly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre." ~ All About Romance 

~ Find Erin's titles here 

Into a Dangerous Mind by Tina Gerow
  

Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Small Press Contemporary Paranormal for 2006  

What happens when saucy, independent musician, Cassidy James, finds herself with newly discovered psychic powers and must rely on handsome, maverick FBI agent Zach Hatcher to keep from becoming a psychic serial killer's next victim?  Cassidy must learn to control her powers to help stop the killer while learning that relationships between people with psychic powers are just as confusing, but much more steamy than normal ones.  Zach fights to control his growing attraction for the killer's intended victim, while overcoming his past, which has caused him to be leery of relationships with women who possess psychic gifts.  

 

"Into a Dangerous Mind is a fast-paced, sexy, intriguing read!  A fresh twist on romantic suspense." ~ Jennifer Ashley, USA Today Bestselling author of Immorals: The Calling  

"Gerow has penned a page-turner, to be sure.  Even though the reader knows who the bad guy is, the author keeps the suspense and tension tight.  The chemistry between Zach and Cassidy is top-drawer and very compelling." ~ Romantic Times BOOKReviews  

"Tina Gerow takes us on a wild and exciting ride with Into a Dangerous Mind...  Ms. Gerow sucks you in from the start and keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first sentence to the last.  The action and drama are intense.  You'll laugh, you'll cry...  This is an extremely satisfying read with a well developed story and strong, interesting characters.  With this book, settle in for an exciting ride and hold on tight." ~ EURO Reviews  

"Grabs readers' attention immediately...  Ms. Gerow mainatins this interest by crafting believable, likable characters...  Vividly portrays the horror and emotional costs that Cassidy and Zach endure...  A solid story that demonstrates Ms. Gerow is an author to watch." ~ Amanda, Fallen Angel Reviews  

~ Find Tina's titles here 

Night Corridor by Joan Hall Hovey

After nine years in Bayshore mental institution, once called the lunatic asylum, Caroline Hill is finally being released.  

There will be no one to meet her. Her parents who brought her here…are dead. 

 

They have found her a room in a rooming house, a job washing dishes in a restaurant. She will do fine, they said. But no one told that women in St. Simeon are already dying at the hands of a vicious predator. One, an actress who lived previously in her building.    

And others. 

And now, as Caroline struggles to survive on the outside, she realizes someone is stalking her.  

But who will believe her? She's a crazy woman after all.  

Then, one cold winter's night on her way home from her job, a man follows and is about to assault her when a stranger intercedes.  

A stranger who hides his face and whispers her name.

"The mystery and suspense in this novel is outstanding, truly top notch, in the vein of Mary Higgins Clark, but—dare I say—even better? What really struck me as brilliant was Ms. Hovey's ability to paint the picture of an innocent, a woman who'd been raised by an institutional staff since the age of seventeen, when a horrendous event tore her heart out and separated her from reality. Caroline's inner thoughts, her hesitant and sometimes awkward speech, the turmoil she feels with each simple step toward freedom, her frail courage…each of these felt real and authentic. I grew incredibly fond of this protagonist, and with each brave step she took, I found myself cheering her on.

~ Find Joan's titles here 

Oscars Red Carpet Looks #Motivation

Here's some looks that REALLY caught my attention at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, February 26, 2012:


Angelina Jolie



Michelle Williams



Emma Stone



Rooney Mara/Givenchy gown



Stacy Kiebler



Milla Jovovich/ Elie Saab Couture






Jennifer Lopez/Zuhair Murad



Jessica Chastain/Alexander McQueen


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Viola Davis/Vera Wang



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Rose Byrne/ Vivienne Westwood



Leslie Mann

And that's NOT all....hold your horses because I'll be adding more to this post later!

About the Blogger

I'm Katrina, founder of Kindred Dreamheart. I'm an aspiring junior & women's petite celebrity "red carpet" clothing designer and book lover. I read select genres. However if it's a series I'm sure I'd love it also regardless of the genre. I read when I want to be entertained; watch TV when I'm bored; and when I'm not designing something fabulous, I blog. (((Contact Me)))

In My Mailbox #12

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren.

I won this eBook, via Annie @ Annie in Wonderland.  Thanks again Annie.

Heartlight by Annie Renfay

I got this eBook via NetGalley:

The Secret Life of Copernicus H. Stringfellow by Lorin K. Barber

This eBook was requested for review via my blog (Big thanks to the author):

A Merman's Kiss by Laura Lond

This was in my mailbox this week.  I won this book via Isabelle @ The Fashionable Writer:

Stay by Allie Larkin

So what's in your mailbox?

About the Blogger

I'm Katrina, founder of Kindred Dreamheart. I'm an aspiring junior & women's petite celebrity "red carpet" clothing designer and book lover. I read select genres. However if it's a series I'm sure I'd love it also regardless of the genre. I read when I want to be entertained; watch TV when I'm bored; and when I'm not designing something fabulous, I blog. (((Contact Me)))

Portfolio Update: Goddess in the Spectrum

Hello Beautiful People:

If you've been following me for a while now, you know I've been working on this  "Goddess in the Spectrum" photoshoot.  It all started with my Brain Storming and trying to come up with ideas.  I later went on to the creation process and model selection:

Look #1
Look # 2
Look # 3

And then after the photoshoot I gave you a sneak peek: Behind The scenes look!

Well the photos are finally ready:

Credits:
Model #1: Amanda A Cannon
Model #2: Marie J
Model #3: Janet A O
Hair & MUA: Kayla Fenwick
MUA: Monyea & Nikki
Photographer: MAGNETIC IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
Fashion Designer: Kindred Dreamheart

On set with Kindred Dreamheart-
Credits:
 Model: Marie J
  Hair & MUA: Kayla Fenwick
MUA: Monyea & Nikki
Photographer: MAGNETIC IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
Fashion Designer: Kindred Dreamheart

Credits:
Model: Amanda A Cannon
  Hair & MUA: Kayla Fenwick
MUA: Monyea & Nikki
Photographer: MAGNETIC IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
Fashion Designer: Kindred Dreamheart

Credits:
 Model: Janet A O
Hair & MUA: Kayla Fenwick
MUA: Monyea & Nikki
Photographer: MAGNETIC IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
Fashion Designer: Kindred Dreamheart

Credits:
Model #1: Amanda A Cannon
Model #2: Marie J
Model #3: Janet A O
Hair & MUA: Kayla Fenwick
MUA: Monyea & Nikki
Photographer: MAGNETIC IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
Fashion Designer: Kindred Dreamheart

You can see more great pictures on my facebook fan page and at http://www.k-d3.com/. (Please respect my work. This is copyright protected.)

About the Blogger

I'm Katrina, founder of Kindred Dreamheart. I'm an aspiring junior & women's petite celebrity "red carpet" clothing designer and book lover. I read select genres. However if it's a series I'm sure I'd love it also regardless of the genre. I read when I want to be entertained; watch TV when I'm bored; and when I'm not designing something fabulous, I blog. (((Contact Me)))

Free at Amazon Sunday Feb. 26

Spithandle Lane by Ronald Ady Crouch

Rose Cottage hides a dark secret known only to Harry Davidson and his two dogs.  The thatched cottage lies nestled among the rolling hills of picturesque West Sussex, England.  Constable Alaister McMaster of the Sussex Constabulary stumbles across a fragment of broken china that opens up an investigation leading him to Rose Cottage.  Due to  his loyalty to a good friend he agonizes over a moral dilemma which prompts the investigation to turn to a new suspect – himself.

~ Find Ron's titles here

Carousel by Barbara Baldwin

Jaci Eastman is inadvertently drawn through time to 1874 when she photographs a restored carousel. She lands at Wildwood horse farm and must rely on the good graces of its owner, Nicholas Westbrooke.

Nicholas is a man who likes routine, but Jaci unwittingly shatters his illusions about women, passion and love. She tells stories of flying machines and teaches science to his niece. She's outrageous in her dress, manners and language, and yet he finds her irresistible.

Jaci has always believed only reality can be photographed. But then she falls in love with Nicholas. When he begins carving the exact horse that transported her through time, will she use it to return to the present, or stay and create a new reality?

"Wow. Double Wow! Carousel is an outstanding book…I loved that when the passion got intense between the two, Nicholas never forgot his honor as a gentleman with Jaci." ~ Cheryl, 5 Angels and Recommended Read by Fallen Angel Reviews
 

"Barbara Baldwin just put another keeper on my bookshelf. Jaci is independent and just what the strong, sexy, and oh so enticing Nicholas needs. I loved this book! Sexy and the romance is steeped deep so that you fall in love with her characters and can't help but cheer for them." ~Simply Romance Reviews

~ Find Barbara's titles here

Hansel & Gretel's Real Estate Ventures by Tina Gerow

Tish McCall shows up at her newly purchased cabin in the woods to find a hunky man--Brian Martin--already in residence. When they call the previous owner, Gretel, they instead get her brother Hansel. Apparently Gretel has gotten on in years and didn't remember selling the cabin to two owners. But things turn out for the best when Tish and Brian realize the cabin's magical properties involve giving them what they need, which doesn't always coincide with what they think they want. Add in a blizzard, a persistent ex and an inventively changing cabin and it's a fun-filled weekend for two.

 

"What a sweet twist on gingerbread. A fun fast romp through a magical fairytale sequel. I think I'll schedule a vacation weekend in this cabin!" ~ 5 Stars, Hope Chase, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase 

"Hansel & Gretel’s Real Estate Ventures by Tina Gerow is a fun and fast-paced romance story. The two main characters are interesting; the story line captivates your attention and the writing is smooth and free flowing. Tina has written a pleasant get-away from reality. Now if anyone knows where I can buy an old log cabin like that. . ." ~ Frank J. Sconzo, Sr., Facebook Reader

~ Find Tina's titles here

Golden Chances Book 4: The Rebel

by Jane Toombs

Two powerful California Families

A Multi-Generational Saga from Confederation to the 20th Century
Don't miss
the Burwashs and the Gabaldons
The Truths, the Legends

Golden Chances 

~ Find Jane's titles here

Now available: Summer Magic by Sydell Voeller

Summer Magic

 

When her fiancé calls off their engagement, veterinarian assistant Lisa Prentice joins the circus in hopes of escaping the everyday grind. But life under the big top isn't quite what she expected. None of the veterinarian's former assistants managed to please their short-tempered boss, and Lisa fears that her days are numbered, too. Michael Figaro, a dashing young trapeze artist, is also cautious about whether Lisa can stay, and because of that, he tries to keep his distance. Still, Lisa finds herself overwhelmingly attracted to him. Although Michael is the aerialist, it is Lisa who is flying on an emotional high wire. What happened to her safety net? Will their love survive?

"This book is an example of the perfect romance. I enjoyed Ms. Voeller's ability to switch between the points of view of Lisa and Michael. I felt I knew all the characters very well...This is a great story to read in one sitting and spend a few hours swept away in the magic of the circus." ~ Bethany Payne, Roundtable Reviews

~ Find Sydell's titles here