Release Day Blitz- THE DATING ALTERNATIVE by Jennifer Woodhull With Special Content & A Giveaway!

I am so excited that THE DATING ALTERNATIVE by Jennifer Woodhull is available now and that I get to share the news!

If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author Jennifer Woodhull, be sure to check out all the details below.

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International, courtesy of Jennifer and Rockstar Book Tours. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.

Title: THE DATING ALTERNATIVE

Author: Jennifer Woodhull

Pub. Date: December 26, 2018

Publisher: Jennifer Woodhull

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 288

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N

Brie picked the wrong guy—gave him the wrong finger. 
When her fiance walks out three weeks before their wedding, she slowly picks up the pieces with the help of her friends. A serial monogamist, she's not quite ready to start dating again. There are some things she misses about having a boyfriend, though. Her friends convince her to try something more casual. Random hookups have never been her thing. When a guy she has flirted with for a while offers his services to solve her dilemma, she can't help but be intrigued. Now she's trying to keep things casual, but when she's wrapped in his arms, it's hard to remember she's not supposed to be falling for him. 
Max has had a few hookups since he split with his last girlfriend. Lately, though, he feels like something is missing. He has crushed on the girl he affectionately calls Cheese for years, but the timing was never right. When he finds out they're finally single at the same time, he is poised to make his move. Unfortunately, she's only looking for something physical. Of course, Max is happy to oblige, but the more time they spend together, the more certain he becomes that she's the perfect girl for him. 
He pulls out all the stops, and just when he's about to make his move from the friends-with-benefits zone to serious dating, Brie completely ghosts on him. Now he has to figure out if she has really walked away, or if something more serious is keeping him from the girl of his dreams. 
Funny, sexy, and satisfying, The Dating Alternative is a standalone new adult/contemporary romance. 

Chapter 1 Excerpt – Sabrina

As I lay on the bed, wearing my ex-fiancé’s t-shirt and remembering the night he left me six months ago, I realize that tears are slipping silently down my cheeks.

I’ve done reasonably well, too. The first week, I was catatonic. The first month, I was practically a zombie. In those days, even showering on my day off had been a challenge. Within a couple of months, though, I was doing better. By the ninety-day mark, I could be mistaken for someone who hadn’t been virtually left at the altar.

Now, lying on the bed six months after Grant had thrown away our life together, I was almost indiscernible from a normal girl. Looking at me most days, you would never know that my life had been ripped apart by an exotic Olympian named Isabel and my former fiancé, Grant.

I sit up, realizing how far I’d come since that night. I put the back of my hand up to one cheek, then the other. No more. That asshole doesn’t get another single tear from me. Control-G-Delete.

Chapter 1 – F*CK YOU by Cee Lo Green

Chapter 2 – We All Want Love by Rihanna

Chapter 3 – I Don’t Need A Man by Pussycat Dolls

Chapter 4 – I Want You To Want Me by Cheap Trick

Chapter 5 – Me Without You by Gwen Stefani

Chapter 6 – Closing Time by Semisonic

Chapter 7 – Pocketful of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield

Chapter 8 – Every Little Thing She Does is Magic by The Police

Chapter 9 – Sex On Fire by Kings of Leon

Chapter 10 – Toothbrush by DNCE

Chapter 11 – After You by Meg Myers

Chapter 12 – Anything Could Happen by Ellie Goulding

Chapter 13 – Time To Get Closer by Foster the People

Chapter 14 – Bonfire Hearts by James Blunt

Chapter 15 – Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover by Sophie B. Hawkins

Chapter 16 – Waiting for the Weekend by The Vapors

Chapter 17 – Isn’t It Ironic by Alanis Morrissette

Chapter 18 – In Between Days by The Cure

Chapter 19 – Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

Chapter 20 – It’s My Life by No Doubt

Chapter 21 – Freedom by George Michael

Chapter 22 – Halo by Beyoncé

About Jennifer:

Jennifer Woodhull is based in the Southern United States, spending time in her second home of England, and traveling as often as she can. Her love of travel permeates her work, and her characters often find themselves exploring new and foreign surroundings.

A keen observer of human behavior, Jennifer often draws inspiration from something as simple as a fleeting connection, or the glimpse of a unique trait or characteristic. Her favorite place to write is on airplanes.

"The drone of the engine, the scores of people, all traveling to something or from something, and being disconnected from digital distractions are a combination that provide the perfect place to write," she says. "If you see a woman in seat 9F who is balancing her Macbook on her lap because it's time to close your tray table, please have patience. I'm just trying to finish one more sentence."

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Giveaway Details:

1 lucky winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

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Blog Tour- CONSORT OF SECRETS by Eva Chase A Playlist & $25 Amazon GC Giveaway!

Hey everyone! I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the blog tour for CONSORT OF SECRETS by Eva Chase! I love Eva and this book is freaking fantastic! It's the perfect mix of paranormal and steamy romance!

I have a playlist to share with you today! And make sure to enter the giveaway below!

Haven't heard of CONSORT OF SECRETS? Check it out!

Title: CONSORT OF SECRETS A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance (The Witch's Consorts Book 1)

Author: Eva Chase

Pub. Date: March 8, 2018

Publisher: Ink Spark Press

Pages: 250

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Find it: Amazon eBook, Amazon Paperback, B&N, TBD, Goodreads

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Every witch knows the rules: 

Stick to your own kind. Never reveal your powers to outsiders. Take a consort from the witching families or kiss your magic good-bye forever. 

For years I've been quiet, obedient Rose Hallowell. I accepted the man my stepmother chose for me. But I never stopped missing my long-ago friends. 

Now we're back on my childhood estate to arrange my marriage. The boys I grew up with? They're still in town—and they haven't forgotten me either. And damn if they haven't grown up well. 

They've got no magic, no place in my life. But they're charming and sweet and infuriatingly hot, and I can't seem to stay away. The more I try to resist, the more secrets I uncover about my family, my betrothal, and everything I thought was true about the witching world. 

I've been lied to. I've been betrayed. So to claim my magic and my happiness, I'll break every rule there is—and then some. 

Don't mess with this witch. Every rose has thorns. 

*Consort of Secrets is the first full-length novel in a steamy reverse harem paranormal romance series. Take a dollop of gothic atmosphere, add a heaping of romantic angst, and mix it up with five enticing young men and a passionate witch just coming into her own.*

Read the prequel ROSE’S BOYS!

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Pre-Order Book 1, CONSORT OF THORNS Available April 25^th!

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Now on to the playlist!

Book Playlist

"Dark Horse" by Katy Perry - This is the song that gave me the first spark of the idea for The Witch's Consorts. I wanted to write something that fit it—dark and magical, with a powerful heroine not willing to let anything stand in her way.

"King of My Heart" by Taylor Swift - As soon as I heard this song, it made me think of Rose and her guys. The way she thinks she's never going to have a full, passionate love in her life, and unexpectedly she finds exactly what she's been hoping to feel, where she thought it wasn't possible.

"Bad Bitch" by Bebe Rexha - This is my "Rose is a badass" song, LOL. For all the times when Rose steps up and does more than anyone expected of her, refusing to be limited by witching society's rules and prejudices. And also kind of a question to her guys—now that they know what she's capable of, will they stay with her or be scared off?

"Praying" by Kesha - A quieter song for the more tragic element to Rose's story. People she should have been able to count on have betrayed her, and she's wounded and angry... hoping they'll realize how wrong they were someday even as she rises above the past.

"Hey Hey Hey" by Katy Perry - The other "Rose is a badass" song. Her enemies think she's fragile, but she's much stronger and more powerful than they expect. I love the taunting sound to the chorus. Don’t underestimate this witch!

"Dress" by Taylor Swift - Another song for Rose and her guys, capturing that weird but exciting transition from friends to lovers. Plus it has a bit of a forbidden love vibe, having to keep that relationship a secret.

"History Maker" by Dean Fujioka – Okay, this might be a bit of a weird fit with the other songs, but I figured Rose and her guys deserved a more upbeat anthem after all the trouble they’re going through. ;) And really, they will be changing witching history over the course of the story, so there you go!

About Eva:

Eva Chase lives in Canada with her family. She loves stories both swoony and supernatural, and strong women and the men who appreciate them. You can visit her online at www.evachase.com.

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Giveaway Details: International

1 winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card and Swag, International.

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Ends on March 27th at Midnight EST!

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

3/12/2018- BookHounds- Interview

3/13/2018- Two Chicks on Books- Guest Post

3/13/2018- Love in a time of Feminism- Review

3/14/2018- Daily Waffle- Excerpt

3/14/2018- Reading for the Stars and Moon- Review

3/15/2018- Angelic Book Reviews- Excerpt

3/15/2018- Savings in Seconds- Review

3/16/2018- Smada's Book Smack- Review

3/16/2018- Books and Blends- Review

Week Two:

3/19/2018- Writer of Wrongs- Guest Post

3/19/2018- Myth and Magic Book Club- Review

3/20/2018- Jessabella Reads- Review

3/20/2018- Nerdophiles- Review

3/21/2018- Book Sniffers Anonymous- Excerpt

3/21/2018- Reese's Reviews- Review

3/22/2018- Wonder Struck- Excerpt

3/22/2018- Erzabet's Enchantments- Review

3/23/2018- Parajunkee- Review

3/23/2018- Book-o-Craze- Review

Blog Tour- THE ARCHITECT OF SONG by A.G. Howard A Playlist & A Giveaway!

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on blog tour for THE ARCHITECT OF SONG by A.G. Howard! I freaking LOVED this new book of hers! It’s a New Adult Fantasy Historical Gothic Romance with an awesome mystery and swoons!! I have A.G.’s playlist to share with you today! And make sure to enter the awesome giveaway it’s international!

Haven't heard of THE ARCHITECT OF SONG? Check it out!

Title: THE ARCHITECT OF SONG

Author: A.G. Howard

Pub. Date: August 15, 2016

Publisher: A.G. Howard

Pages: 425

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Find it: Amazon, Goodreads

A lady imprisoned by deafness, an architect imprisoned by his past, and a ghost imprisoned within the petals of a flower - intertwine in this love story that transcends life and death.

For most of her life, nineteen-year-old Juliet Emerline has subsisted – isolated by deafness – making hats in the solitude of her home. Now, she’s at risk to lose her sanctuary to Lord Nicolas Thornton, a twenty-seven-year-old mysterious and eccentric architect with designs on her humble estate. When she secretly witnesses him raging beside a grave, Juliet investigates, finding the name “Hawk” on the headstone and an unusual flower at the base. The moment Juliet touches the petals, a young English nobleman appears in ghostly form, singing a song only her deaf ears can hear. The ghost remembers nothing of his identity or death, other than the one name that haunts his afterlife: Thornton.

To avenge her ghostly companion and save her estate, Juliet pushes aside her fear of society and travels to Lord Thornton’s secluded holiday resort, posing as a hat maker in one of his boutiques. There, she finds herself questioning who to trust: the architect of flesh and bones who can relate to her through romantic gestures, heartfelt notes, and sensual touches … or the specter who serenades her with beautiful songs and ardent words, touching her mind and soul like no other man ever can. As sinister truths behind Lord Thornton’s interest in her estate and his tie to Hawk come to light, Juliet is lured into a web of secrets. But it’s too late for escape, and the tragic love taking seed in her heart will alter her silent world forever.

International and NYT bestselling author, A.G. Howard, brings her darkly magical and visual/visceral storytelling to Victorian England. The Architect of Song is the first installment in her lush and romantic Haunted Hearts Legacy series, a four book gothic saga following the generations of one family as - haunted by both literal and figurative ghosts - they search for self-acceptance, love, and happiness.

New Adult: Recommended for ages 17+.

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Now on to the playlist!

Today, it’s all about the music.

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While writing The Architect of Song, there were moments where I had to isolate myself and sit in quiet places to really get in Juliet’s mindset and experience the roar of silence that envelops her at every moment. I even borrowed my husband’s noise-cancelling headphones a few times. And wow, did I miss the gift of sound I take for granted each day!

This tactic also gave me an even deeper appreciation for music and its mood enhancing qualities. Were my muse not such a slave to songs, I might’ve attempted to write this entire book entrenched in silence, just for the authenticity of the experience. But music helps my mind work, and kindles the emotional sparks I put on the page. It’s a tool I utilize with each book I write.

If you’re familiar with my website, you’ve no doubt found the playlists for the Splintered Series. If not, here’s a link. Today, I’ll be revealing five titles from The Architect of Song’s official playlist, along with which scenes or character(s) they’re tied to and why. In keeping with the melancholy and gothic old world tone, this playlist consists mainly of somber piano accompaniments, romantic ballads, lullabies, instrumentals, and vocals with poignant lyrics and gentle melodies. To see all 43 of the songs, follow this link.

                                         

My Mother by Javier Navarrete: This instrumental piece helped me set a creepily elegant tone for some of the darker scenes toward the end.

This Voice by Ane Brun: Ane’s gritty and earthy vocals juxtaposed with the upbeat melody perfectly represent Juliet’s unease yet elation to have discovered a way to hear a voice again—a wondrous secret she can’t share with anyone.

The Storm by Justin Dye: The lyrics of this song are somewhat of a mystery. I can’t find them written out anywhere online. But the grinding, tortured vocals reference an emotional turmoil and loneliness so bleak it hammers the singer’s bones like thunder. This fits Viscount Thornton’s state of mind throughout most of the book, as he’s bearing so many past mistakes and secrets he can’t give himself fully to Juliet without her constantly suspecting every motive. He’s the epitome of storm-tossed. 

Need the Sun to Break by James Bay: This title belongs to Hawk, our ghost. Oftentimes throughout the book, he has to sit and wait for Juliet to wake. He no longer requires eating or sleeping, so the nights are very long for him. He often spends them looking out the window, praying for the dawn to come, so he can be with Juliet again—his one tie to the living world.

Everyone’s Memory is Snow by Phildel: Another instrumental with dreamy, melancholy piano-work reminiscent of snow or petals falling, that inspired me as I wrote many of the bittersweet and heartbreaking moments of the book.

Hope you enjoyed the insider’s look at each of these songs. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the playlist at this link!

Today’s spotlight prize is this 5X7 musical print, with a sentiment from Mozart that perfectly encapsulates Juliet’s journey to finding the music within her silence:

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About A.G. Howard

A.G. Howard was inspired to write SPLINTERED while working at a school library. She always wondered what would've happened had the subtle creepiness of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland taken center stage, and she hopes her darker and funkier tribute to Carroll will inspire readers to seek out the stories that won her heart as a child.

When she's not writing, A.G.'s pastimes are reading, rollerblading, gardening, and family vacations which often include impromptu side trips to 18th century graveyards or condemned schoolhouses to appease her overactive muse.

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Giveaway Details:

All tour prizes (INTL):

2 - signed The Architect of Song paperbacks

3 - The Architect of Song e-books

1 - heart locket necklace

1 - Architect of Song poster

1 - faux leather journal

1 - 5X7 musical print

3 - The Architect of Song swag packs

1 – LitCube surprise box

13 separate winners

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/25/2016- Dark Faerie Tales- Guest Post-Hybrid Author

7/25/2016- a GREAT read- Review

7/26/2016- Lisa Loves Literature- Review

7/26/2016- Bookfever- Review

7/27/2016- Fiktshun- Character Interview

7/28/2016- The Reading Café- Review

7/28/2016- Adventures of a Book Junkie- Review

7/29/2016- Please Feed the bookworm- Review

7/29/2016- 21st Century Once Upon A Times- Review

Week Two:

8/1/2016- Once Upon a Twilight - Exclusive Excerpt

8/1/2016- Ramblings of a Daydreamer- Review

8/2/2016- My Friends Are Fiction- Guest Post- Fashion

8/2/2016- Sarcasm & Lemons- Review

8/3/2016- Cornerfolds- Review

8/3/2016- BookHounds YA- Review

8/4/2016- Bookiemoji- Exclusive Excerpt

8/4/2016- Owl Always Be Reading- Review

8/5/2016- Mundie Moms- Review

8/5/2016- Two Chicks on Books- Guest Post- Playlist

8/5/2016- The Cover Contessa- Review

Blog Tour- FUTURE SHOCK by Elizabeth Briggs A Would You Rather Post & Giveaway!

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on blog tour for FUTURE SHOCK by Elizabeth Briggs! I LOVED this book! I have a would you rather Q&A to share with you today! And make sure to enter the awesome giveaway for a finished copy of the book! 

Haven't heard of FUTURE SHOCK? Check it out!

Title: FUTURE SHOCK

Author: Elizabeth Briggs

Release Date: April 1, 2016

Pages: 272

Publisher: AW Teen

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Find it: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks

Elena Martinez has hidden her eidetic memory all her life--or so she thinks. When powerful tech giant Aether Corporation selects her for a top-secret project, she can't say no. All she has to do is participate in a trip to the future to bring back data, and she'll be set for life.

Elena joins a team of four other teens with special skills, including Adam, a science prodigy with his own reason for being there. But when the time travelers arrive in the future, something goes wrong and they break the only rule they were given: do not look into their own fates.

Now they have twenty-four hours to get back to the present and find a way to stop a seemingly inevitable future from unfolding. With time running out and deadly secrets uncovered, Elena must use her eidetic memory, street smarts, and a growing trust in Adam to save her new friends and herself. 

Now on to the interview!

Would you rather travel to the future or the past?

The future – that’s how I got the idea for Future Shock!

Would you rather have the ability to fly or teleport?

Teleport

Would you rather have the ability to read minds or to heal?

Heal

Would you rather be super strong or super fast?

Super fast

Would you rather read one awesome book for the rest of your life or a hundred mediocre books?

A hundred mediocre books… I get bored easily.

Would you rather eat sweet or salty foods?

Salty

Would you rather have a dragon or be a dragon?

Have a dragon

Would you rather get up early or stay up late?

Stay up late

Would you rather speak every language in the world or play every instrument?

Speak every language

Would you rather always have the same song stuck in your head or always have the same dream at night?

Same dream every night

Would you rather live in space or under the sea?

In space

Would you rather take a vacation on an exotic island or in a romantic city?

Romantic city

Would you rather live without a telephone or a television?

Television

Would you rather live in the city or the country?

City

Would you rather live by the ocean or by the mountains?

Ocean

Would you rather be stuck in a house with someone you hate or be stuck in a house alone?

Alone


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About Elizabeth:

Elizabeth Briggs is a full-time geek who writes books for teens and adults. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, currently mentors teens in writing, and volunteers with a dog rescue group. She's the author of the new adult Chasing The Dream series and the upcoming young adult novel Future Shock. Elizabeth lives in Los Angeles with her husband and a pack of fluffy dogs. You can connect with her online at:www.elizabethbriggs.net

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Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of FUTURE SHOCK, US Only

10 will receive swag sets, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

3/21/2016- The Cover Contessa- Interview

3/22/2016- U.S. - Brazil Book Review- Review

3/23/2016- A Dream Within A Dream- Guest Post

3/24/2016- Andi's ABCs- Review

3/25/2016- Two Chicks on Books- Interview

Week Two:

3/28/2016- Polished Page-Turners- Review

3/29/2016- Addicted Readers- Guest Post

3/30/2016- 125Pages- Review

3/31/2016- Owl Always Be Reading- Interview

4/1/2016- Rachel's Book Reviews- Review