Porn Money and Wannabe Mummy RELEASE DAY!! - Laura Bernard

Release Blitz

Porn Money and Wannabe Mummy 

Release date: 23rd March 

What is it about turning thirty that sends rational women into a tailspin? 

Suddenly going from having all the time in the world, to cringing at the ticking of her biological clock, Poppy is drowning under the strain of trying to get pregnant. 

With a dad in the throes of a mid-life crisis, a crazy mother-in-law and time racing towards Lilly's wedding, will she be able to cope with it all...and give Ryan the baby they so desperately want? 

Finally able to inherit her dad's porn money, Jazz can't wait to be rich! She can buy a house in Chelsea, go out partying with her old mates and start living how she deserves. 

But with Ollie, Jemima and Meryl each clawing at their own little piece of her happiness, will she have to leave behind those closest to her in exchange for it? 

The real question is, can Poppy and Jazz rescue their own lives before everything gets ruined, or will their own stubbornness destroy the lives they've created

Author info

Laura Barnard lives in Hertfordshire, UK and writes romantic comedy or 'chick lit' as its so often described. In her spare time she enjoys drinking her body weight in tea, indulging in cupcakes the size of her face and drooling over hunks like Jamie Dornan, Ryan Gosling and Leo Dicaprio. 

She enjoys wearing yoga pants and reading fitness magazines while sitting on the sofa eating chocolate. She's a real fan of the power nap and of course READING! 

She writes not to get rich or famous, but because she LOVES writing. Even if one person tells her they enjoyed her book it makes the midnight typing worth it!

http://www.facebook.com/laurabarnardbooks

https://twitter.com/BarnardLaura

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3490836.Laura_Barnard

Buy Links 

UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CO08HW6

US - http://amzn.com/B01CO08HW6

Snow Balls - Andie M Long

I met Andie not so long back at a recent author event. I'd already read Balls, the first in the series and hugely regret not bringing a copy to Leeds to get signed. I did however collect a free hug as promised :-) so not all was lost!

 As usual I'm reviewing this after I was given a Snow Balls arc in exchange for my honest review. I'll put links up for Balls, Snow Balls and New Balls Please so you know where to get Andie's balls (pmsl).

Snow Balls

Tyler Turner has lived at home in comfort since birth. It's Christmas Day and his twenty-fifth birthday and he's just about to open his money gift from his parents ..

Dear son,
You are dear to our hearts and we love you. Happy twenty-fifth birthday. However as previously forewarned it’s time to stand on your own two feet. Please take this letter as your Eviction Notice. You have three months until the twenty-fifth of March to secure new accommodation for yourself. Obviously if you decide to purchase, rather than rent, then as long as we can see the sale proceeding, the date of eviction can be lengthened accordingly. We, your parents will assist with this as much as possible. If you would like us to accompany you to look at properties or help you get a mortgage, you only have to ask.
The cheque should cover you for a month or two’s rent or contribute towards legal fees.
We look forward to watching you on your next adventure as an adult.
Much love, Mum and Dad.

As Tyler gets over the shock it becomes a competition between Tyler and his mother Dora as to whether he'll stay or go. Friend Lindsay is on hand to help him until the offer of a promotion means she may be leaving too. Will Tyler grow up in time to make the right choices or will Jennifer Lambert and his gaming equipment continue to distract him?

Book Links

Balls
UK Links Balls: Ball Games Book One
US Links Balls: Ball Games Book One

Snow Balls
UK Links Snow Balls: Ball Games Book Two
US Links Snow Balls: Ball Games Book Two

New Balls Please
UK Links New Balls Please: Ball Games Book Three
US Links New Balls Please: Ball Games Book Three

Rachel's Review

I've read both Balls and Snow Balls. Both books are light-hearted and funny. Well written (as always for Andie). I really loved that it was set so close to me. I work in South Yorkshire and I'm a stones throw from Rotherham and Sheffield. I love how real this story is. It just proves you don't always have to be the submissive woman to a billionaire to find your happily ever after!

Rachel's Rating

4 Stars!

Tainted Lovers - Sarah Michelle Lynch

So I'm here again after reading one of Sarah's books. I'd been looking forward to reading this for a while but I've been on a re-reading mission to try and cut down costs before the Leeds Author Event.

Everything I have read, I have loved from Sarah, I'd go so far as to say this is the best yet!

This book was given to me by the author to review, blah blah blah (same spiel as always lol)

Tainted Lovers

The most beautiful anti-romance you might read all year . . . Adrienne and David meet in a library and the rest is history. 

Leaving their past lives behind, they race off to get married and make a promise of undying love. Waiting in the wings, however, are dark and deadly secrets threatening to tear them apart. 

Their passion has never been up for question – but is there a limit to what love can overcome? 

Moreover, what does the future hold for Adrienne after she has her heart crushed, her spirit broken and her resolve disintegrated? Are all great love stories destined to end badly . . . ?  

Books Links

US Link - Tainted Lovers
US Link - Tainted Lovers

Rachel's Review

What a fantastic book. Beautiful from start to finish. Heart wrenching in places but a truly satisfying read.

It took me a few days to consolidate my feelings about this book before I wrote the review. I really love how Sarah writes, untamed and free with expression. I chatted to her a little over the weekend about my feelings after reading this book, agreeing with her that a period of reflection was needed after reading such an unforgettable book.

I am know my my friends and colleagues as a little cold and independent but with my family and certainly my other half, I am warmer and more loving. I'm never one to accept help easily and I certainly identified with Adrienne (especially with her past relationship), which is possibly why this book has touched me in the way that it has. 

In summation, read the book, let it touch you as it has done me and let me know how you felt about it at the end.

Rachel's Rating

A heart felt and honest 5 stars!

Words of a Soul - Lisa Fulham

Words of a Soul is the latest book from author Lisa Fulham and as the title suggests it's filled with words straight from the soul 

Words of a Soul is a re-mastered and extended version of Words of a Season published in 2013. This poetry book will plunge your emotions into icy dark depths and burn your heart with the fires of love. Hear the rose scream, become a bow untied and lose yourself in the passionate pain of others. May the words of my soul touch yours.

Buy Link

Note From The Author:

Some people think poetry has no place in today's world or have bad memories of having to dissect the meaning of a sonnet in high school, but poetry is fast becoming one of the most used prose on social media and twitter has countless #'s where poets of all calibre express their emotions using this form of art. A poem is simply a story stripped back to nothing but pure emotion, at least that's how I see my poetry.

About the Author

Have you ever wondered 'what if'? I have. Many moons ago I dreamt of writing stories, but I let life take hold and soon the dream was forgotten. These days I'm living my 'what if' and I'd love for you to come along on this bodacious ride we call life with me and my words. From sexy stories with believable people overcoming real self issues to poetry straight from my soul, I promise to always weave scenes of substance and express deep emotion in everything I write.

I hope you'll walk through the ice and darkness with me and travel to depths unknown to find the love which frees us all.

You can stalk Lisa Fulham though all the links below

Twitter

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Goodreads

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Until We Collide - Charlotte Fallowfield

What do you do when the author you're in love with is so fooking awesome?

That's never the dilemma with CJ/Charlotte. 

I'm meeting her at the Leeds Author Event in March (mega eeeeek!). I already have The Temptress to get signed but I have Pre-Ordered this book to be handed over at the event. In fact I filled out Charlotte's form before I had finished the book that's how much I got excited!

Until We Collide

What do you do when the guy you’re in love with is seeing someone else?
That’s the dilemma facing Paige Taylor. All of her life she’s only ever had eyes for the gorgeous Alec Wright, but despite their undeniable chemistry, their timing has always been off. Fast approaching her thirtieth birthday, Paige despairs of ever finding love and a happy ever after. Her best friend Poppie tells her that she can either watch life pass her by, or grab it with both hands. She convinces Paige to throw herself back into the dating pool, or she could be waiting for Alec forever.

What Paige didn’t expect was the catalogue of dating disasters to follow. A neck brace, jelly fish, stitches, flashing and an encounter with a gorilla were some of the most memorable. Despite some downright hilarious, humiliating and cringe worthy dates, her biological clock is ticking and Paige is determined to keep trying until she finds the one. Was Alec Wright always her Mr. Right, or is he still out there waiting to be found?

Join Paige in her quest to find the ultimate prize. Love.

Charlotte Fallowfield's alter ego, C.J. Fallowfield, is an Amazon bestselling author of contemporary humorous erotic romantic fiction.

Book Links
UK link Until We Collide
US link Until We Collide

Rachel's Review

Well well well Charlotte has stunned me again. A superb read. 

I read this in a day. It had me captivated from the start! This book grabs you, pulls you in and all you can do is strap yourself in and enjoy the ride. I loved both the main protagonists but I loved Paige's character so well written and I really felt for her! My heart broke for her and I felt happiness when she did. 

Totally well worth a read so get your hands on it now and enjoy this humorous, well written, heart capturing and titilating book. 

Rachel's Rating

 A definite 5* read

(Can't wait to meet you soon Charlotte!) 

They Say I'm Doing Well - Various Authors

    1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem

Throughout the month of February, sarahmichellelynch.net is hosting 29 authors, all with stories, poems and articles to raise awareness of mental health/life issues. The authors include: Alexandra North Amelia J Hunter Andie M Long Anna-Maria Athanasiou Audrina Lane Blake Rivers Carrie Elks Charlotte Hart Claire C Riley David E Gordon EJ Shortall Eleanor Lloyd-Jones Francesca Marlow Glenn Haigh Grace Harper HA Robinson Hemmie Martin Lavinia Urban Lisa FulhamMandy Gibson Muriel Garcia Rachel Hague Rebecca Sherwin Sarah Michelle Lynch Scarlett FlameSJ Warner Stevie Turner T A McKay Victoria L James You can read everyone's words for free over on this link: http://sarahmichellelynch.net/they-say-im-doing-well-blog-tour/

Nobody should face mental illness alone

Everyone taking part agreed it would be wonderful to mark this event with printed words and therefore we'll be offering the collected blogs as a paperback, EXCLUSIVE to the Leeds Author Event which most of us are attending on March 5th, 2016.

AT LEAST £1 from each paperback sale will go to MIND UK (click link to find out more about this charity and how they're helping to improve mental health services). You can only get this book if you are coming to the Leeds event. Otherwise, you are welcome to read and re-read our blogs and donate direct to Mind through our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Lynch16 PRE-ORDER THE PAPERBACK at this link (please read the small print:): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GQJOr-ALZQR41MfyMqvqP-cblqPCxxV0irdr8ZVFASA/viewform

The Recovery of Catherine Brodie - Grace Harper

Yay! I was so pleased to get this as an ARC from lovely Grace - I've started calling her this as she is loveliness personified.

I'd been waiting for this book forever and it was nice to see the date of the next one in the back of this one. I cant remember if its a 3 or 4 book series but I will endeavour to find out.

The Recovery of Catherine Brodie:

“...’Do you love me yet?’ Alex said, hoping the answer was yes...”

The Recovery of Catherine Brodie starts four years after Erin’s confrontation in the cellar of Green’s. Alexander Devlin wants his band to perform at Green’s and writes a begging email. Erin relents and says yes, even though it goes against all her rules.

Erin continues to put her past behind her, but like every bad penny, they always turn up.

Erin Brodie has made a success of her music venue and it’s the most sought after place in the country for non-signed artists to perform. Alexander Devlin is the guitarist from the rock band Fragile, they are at the top of their game and are just about to release their final album.

Erin drops her guard and so her courtship with Alex begins, but it comes at a price. Erin has enemies and, this time, they have upped their game. This time, her life is in jeopardy and it takes all of her friends to race to find her.

This time, they might just be too late...

Book Links:

UK Link The Recovery of Catherine Brodie (Catherine Brodie Chronicles Book 2)
US Link The Recovery of Catherine Brodie (Catherine Brodie Chronicles Book 2)

Rachel's Review

Well where do I start i think I start with the sex! *fans self* Man that woman can write a steamy sex scene. Lady parts are certainly not referred to a flower or petals! (A massive pet peeve of mine). I loved the way Grace writes about sex. Its more than just the act its about sexuality and sensuality.

If you haven't read anything from Grace Harper, WHY? She's a fabulous writer that, fingers crossed, one day I hope to meet, hug and thank her for my introduction to Catherine Brodie. And of course getting her to sign some books!

This book is just as good as the first. Full of hot steamy sex, intrigue, fabulous writing and will pull you in, making you stop up late just to read one more page!

I CANNOT wait for the next book. May is so far away.

PS Grace - that last page......

Rachel's rating

Totally loved it 5 stars!