Winner Annoucement is Delayed:

Yes My loves I know the winners should be shown here right about now, but I like many stayed up later after coming in from a double at my job, I will post later today after I get some serious shut eye. I worked close to 13 hours today and I can't even keep my eyes open for much longer.  I'm truly Sorry

Happy post Election Day

ARC Book Review: Double Time

Book Title: Double Time (Sinners On Tour)
Author: Olivia Cunning

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Format: Paperback

Cost: $13.99

Pages: 416

How I got it:  From Publisher

My Rating:★★★★★
Erotica Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis:

Olivia Cunning delivers the perfect blend of steamy sex, heartwarming romance, and a wicked sense of humor in this menage story featuring the hottest guy in the Sinners band. Trey Mills, the notoriously sexy Sinners rhythm guitarist, gives up his bisexual lifestyle and is swept into a hot, heady romance with Reagan Elliot, a female rock star sensation. But when Trey encounters Reagan's sexy bisexual roommate, Ethan Conner, he can no longer deny who he is or what he wants. Reagan heartily agrees to a solution that opens up a hot new world of sexual experience—and love—with the two men she wants the most.

My Review:

This is the first book in this series that I have read. Now I have to go back and read the others. this was an exceptional read; when reading all I can think of is where can I sign up to learn to play like Reagan so I can join these bands on tour??  These characters was very amazing with a good and well written story.  

This is apparently apart of a series (which I didn't know when reading it, yes yes I know it says it in the title, but the cover was good looking and I decided to get it to read, I'm sooo glad I did).  This is so well written that you don't have to have read the previous books to love the characters and the story.  As I was reading I kept inserting my favorite rock bands into the mix (talk dirty to me anyone??!!) and seeing the lead characters as men who are in those bands (why yes I'm in love with some serious old school rock bands).  

This is about a rock band on tour and they hold open calls for a new guitarist Trey who is in love with Brian hears Reagan playing and swears it's Brian, he bursts in there demanding Brian stop playing games & comes face to face with Reagan. A kick ass guitarist who is in serious lust with her favorite rock gods and is looking for a way out of her crap job.  (& what a crap job, the way she quit??!! Yeah I was all over that!!)

I must say I seriously enjoyed the heck outta this tale, the characters were well written, fleshed out and just seemed so real. they had their own personal issues, and flaws and insecurities they weren't perfectly written characters, and man were they fun to read. The chemistry with Trey and Reagan then Trey and Ethan OMGosh it was hot. The laughs in this book were plenty along with the hurry up and read it so I can find out what happened moments. Especially a moment between Reagan and Trey that made me go 'yep he's officially in love with her". 

I fell so deeply in love with Trey & Ethan & so badly wanted to yank Reagan by her hair so I could take her place, but yeah I guess it's ok that she has them. Yeah it's a burn rubber must read kind of book. Be on the look out for Hot Ticket, which is the other book in the series, you best believe I'm snagging that one too!!!

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Elemental Blog Tour & Giveaway:

Book Title: Elemental
Author: Kelbian Noel

Publisher: Diverse Pages
Format: ebook & paperback

Cost: $2.99 (unknown for paperback)

Pages: 262

How I got it: Author 

Synopsis:

Baltimore Land is a typical teenager whose parents embarrass her completely. She wants nothing to do with her family's beliefs and is convinced their silly rituals only exist to make her life miserable. All she wants is to be normal, but the fact that her parents are witches seriously messes with her social life. She's doing alright, with a boyfriend who seems to like her just the way she is and an awesome best friend who is fascinated by her lifestyle, but she's not the most popular girl in her small Utah town. In fact, she's kind of the town freak. When her boyfriend's ex tries to win him back, Baltimore's emotions get the best of her and she soon realizes her parents' beliefs aren't so silly after all--they're just the beginning.

Why Check It Out??:

One word: Witches, yes yes yes my loves it's got witches!! Why else?? I mean for a book geared towards tween & teens, what I have gotten so far is extremely well written and engaging.  I found myself sneaking to read it while on breaks at work & in between projects. Baltimore is pretty likable from the get go. And of course just check out the book trailer:

And..... there are going to be more books.. say what?!?!?!? Oh yeah, at least four more. And the synopsis for two of them are on the author's blog. Noel's Ramblings.

Of course we also want to hear a little about the author herself:

Kelbian Noel was born on a warm June night in Moncton, New Brunswick. Officially at 11:59pm but registered at 12:01am she technically has two birthdays. Which should mean more cake and gifts, but never really has. 
From a very young age, she loved to read. She found herself engulfed in novels by Janette Oke and L.M. Montgomery, but never seemed to find herself in the pages. At the age of 11 she declared she would simply have to rewrite them, and become the youngest author in history. But life was full of baseball, homework, best friends and boys.
Decades later, having studied writing in college and pursued it as a career, she rediscovered her hobby. She is excited to introduce The Elementals to the world with hopes someone will love the beginning of this epic story as much as she does.
Kelbian lives in Toronto, Ontario with her two children (where, thanks to thick layer of smog, Junes are much warmer than they used to be). 

 How to Find her:u
Twitter
Goodreads
Blog: Noel's Ramblings

and now of what we have all been waiting for: The GIVEAWAY

Courtesy of the author herself, there are earrings, several oils & a Coexist bumper sticker!!! ***This just in, a copy of Elemental is going to be added to the mix!!!!!! Yes, just spoke with the author and she is giving one lucky reader a copy of the book along with all this swag. Now I'm seriously jealous,..oh wait...I have the book and I'm in love....so get your copy too!!!*****

And I'm going to be just as generous and make this TWO winners!!!! Yes ladies and gents, one winner for the book & swag and another for just the book. now there are two chances of diving into this book!!!
Ahh man I so wish I could enter this competition but sadly I can't. Bummer, but you can, so check below for the rules on how to enter:

Rules:
1) You must be a subscriber of my blog or youtube channel. *you can sign up today too*
2) Fill out an entry in the comment section with your name.
3) Have a legit blog name or screen name where I can email you for the prize (Open Id, blogger name, etc)
4) You can gain extra chances to win by Blogging, Tweeting,share on FB about the giveaway, comeback and share the link in the comment section 
5) Comment after you link and let me know which prize your entering for!!


Each comment counts as 1 extra entry. Entry must be submitted by November 14, 2012 at midnight. Winners will be announced on November 15, 2012.  This prizes are open to all. An entry in no way guarantees a winning submission, Winners will be chosen by random.org  No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

And...Go!!!! Good Luck my loves

Book Review: Temptation In a Kilt

Book Title: Temptation in a Kilt
Author: Victoria Roberts

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Format: ebook, paperback

Cost: $6.99

Pages: 352

How I got it: ARC from Sourcebooks

My Rating:★★★★☆
Erotica Rating:N/A 
Synopsis:

She's On Her Way to Safety
It's a sign of Lady Rosalia Armstrong's desperation that she's seeking refuge in a place as rugged and challenging as the Scottish Highlands. She doesn't care about hardship and discomfort, if only she can become master of her own life. Laird Ciaran MacGregor, however, is completely beyond her control...
He Redefines Dangerous...
Ciaran MacGregor knows it's perilous to get embroiled with a fiery Lowland lass, especially one as headstrong as Rosalia. Having made a rash promise to escort her all the way to Glengarry, now he's stuck with her, even though she challenges his legendary prowess at every opportunity. When temptation reaches its peak, he'll be ready to show her how he really is...on and off the battlefield

My Review:

Ok I confess, when I requested this book I had no idea what it was about. that cover??? Was all I needed, I mean it's a hot man in a kilt what more can you want?? I clicked it I just HAD to have it. no need to know what it's about when the cover sells it. then of course I read it & absolutely loved it!!!

i enjoyed the characters in the book, the love story and even how quickly the book pulled you in & how the story quickly it moved Poor Rosalia, she had a real tough life, her mom sounds like a horrible human, a spoiled brat who is used to getting whatever she wants and holds that over her child, you know the type the ones who never wanted to be a mother & insists that the child ruined their figure?? Yeah that's Rosalia's mom, that moment in Rosalia's bedroom?? OMGosh when you read that scene you will know what I'm talking about, for the few pages I was freaking out like wait ...noooo.. it can't be.  

The love story that forms between them is just pretty awesome, I loved Ciaran he was perfect for Rosalia.  Ciaran made for an interesting male lead, he wants so much but expects so little for himself.  I really loved his brother, and even the mystery that forms is just amazing.

CONS:

Ciaran's & his brother's attitude towards Beathag a 'leman' was once considered a position of 'honor'.  Don't laugh, many women who were 'leman' were later married to others of higher social standing or in the case of Ann Boylen ended up becoming Queen.  It's historically inaccurate to go at her like that. A leman was considered a lady of the house when there was no lady married to the lord. She had all the responsibilities of taking care of the home.  I really disliked how Ciaran would call her a whore,even though he was the one to make her into one.  Your the one sleeping with her and 'using' her services, so what does that make you??

Four out of five stars, I really enjoyed the novel despite this attitude,  it was a great historical romance.  Happy Reading I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Must add to the top of the reading pile. i can't wait to read the other brothers stories, they promise to be a good fun rump through the Highlands.  Don't forget to Add to Goodreads. 

Happy Rumping through the Highlands

End of Month Recap: October

How's it Been So Far:
This month's recap is a quick look at what happened this month in the forms of each challenge.  

Goal for the Month: 35 Books Read: 
Stats:Books Left: 24   Completed: 11  
You can see that I did waaaayy better this month than in September, I read the following books: * you can click on the highlighted books to see the review* This month however was a bit scattered and I didn't read as well as I could have, next month I have to do better, I'm so close to my goal and I just can't not do it.  


Advanced Review Book List:

1. The New Tarot Handbook ~ Rachel Pollock ✔
2. Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery ~ Kris Bradley✔
3. How to Marry a Warlock in 10 days ~Saranna Dewylde ✔
4. Charming Blue ~ Kristine Grayson ✔

My Own Review:

1. Indulgence In Death ~ JD Robb ✔ 
2. Treachery In Death ~ JD Robb ✔
3. Get a Life: 8 Steps to Create your Own Life List ~ Stephanie Bond ✔
4. An Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian ~ Sherman Alexie ✔
5. Sweet Talk ~ Julie Garwood ✔

Bonus & Kindle Freebies:

1. The Fairy's Wish ~ Maggie Shayne
2. Witch Moon ~ Maggie Shayne

Goals For Next Month:

November's Book Challenge Post is Here. The Goal again is 35 books. 
I also have the goal of 31 days for the No Soda Challenge. 30 Days of Yoga Compliance, & 21 days of gym attendance. Yeah October was a shyt month for health, but hopefully no I will do better

What are your goals for the month?? What have you complete this month?? Share in the comments.