Book Review: Burying Water, by K.A. Tucker

We lie among the fluffy pillows, listening to the fire crackle, smelling the burning leaves - I stuffed a few handfuls into the woodstove, just because I love the smell of burning leaves. Her breathing evens out, her heart beats steady against my side. I absorb all of it. ...

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Book Review: Sublime, by Christina Lauren

He jumps from curbs and trucks, train cars and the cables between. He rides over an icy rope bridge he's never been able to balance on before, along a narrow train track and slips only twice. The sound of the train as it roars down the track, closer and closer, only makes him...

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GIVEAWAY: 2 signed copies of Love Like the Movies, by Victoria Van Tiem, ends 9/30

Back in April, I reviewed the novel Love Like the Movies, by Victoria Van Tiem. It's definitely a fun book for movie buffs like myself, and I enjoyed reading it. I did an e-copy giveaway of the book then, and now the author has graciously allowed me to give away two more copies of...

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Cover Reveal: Chasing the Tide, by A. Meredith Walters

So normally I don't do "cover reveal" posts; however, Chasing the Tide is the sequel to A. Meredith Walters' novel Reclaiming the Sand, which is still one of my favorite books of 2014 so far (review here; buy the book here). I had no idea that the author had written...

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Book Review and GIVEAWAY: Taking It All, by Maya Banks (Surrender Trilogy, #3), ends 9/24

She was his security blanket. The only solid thing in his world where everything else was uncertain. He'd taken her for granted, had shit on her repeatedly over the last two years, and he'd never realized the extent of his neglect. Until now. He'd done what he'd vowed never...

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The Fault in Our Stars on Blu-ray: Favorite moments from the film #TFIOS

"The Greatest Romance Story of this decade" is releasing on DVD and Blu-ray on September 16th. As a member of The Fault In Our Stars Ambassador Program, I have helped in creating a list of the top moments from the film that I would love to relive! Featuring brilliant performances...

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Exclusive Clip: The Fault In Our Stars - John Green and Josh Boone Intro #TFIOS

The Fault in Our Stars will be out on Blu-ray on September 16th - check back later to win a copy here! - and today I have an exclusive, yet-unreleased film clip that will be on the Blu-ray. {and if you're a TFIOS fanatic like me, you can click here to pre-order the...

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Quick Pick: The Here and Now, by Ann Brashares

Opening lines: His dad had to work, so Ethan had gone fishing alone. Usually he just followed his dad through the woods to the deep bends of the creek, slapping at the prickers around his ankles. This time he was confounded by how little he knew his way even though he'd...

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Author Event + Signing: Make Your Mark, by Brad Gray (Grandville, MI, 9/6/14)

Brad Gray, the author of Make Your Mark: Getting Right What Samson Got Wrong will be doing a signing and reading in Grandville, MI this September. Location: Family Christian - 3819 Rivertown Pkwy, Grandville, MI (616) 406-0356 Date: Saturday, September...

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Book Review and Hardcover GIVEAWAY: Dear Killer, by Katherine Ewell, ends 9/10

I didn't understand. This was a bicycle crash. Maybe a few scrapes, but no real harm done. Why was there so much anger? Sure, the housewife was yelling and irritated, but she was already on her feet, and a few other people were helping the girl in yellow disentangle herself...

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GIVEAWAY: Mommy Needs a Getaway {1 vacation winner per day!}, ends 9/30

I've partnered with a few other bloggers to take part in this giveaway - wouldn't it be amazing to be able to read a book on a Florida beach this winter? Brought to you by Adventure Into Domesticland A big thanks to all the co-hosts: ❤ ❤ ❤ Prize Package includes ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ Viva...

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