The Ticket Blog Tour

So excited to be kicking off the blog tour for Debra Coleman Jeter's The Ticket - Today you will be able to see my review, but be sure to following along #TheTicketTour on Twitter to see more reviews, excerts, features, and the tour wide giveaway for the next week!

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Tray Dunaway longs to be part of the popular set at school, but she's growing too fast and her clothes no longer fit. The only person who understands Tray's need for acceptance is her grandmother, but when Tray wears Gram's hand-sewn clothes to school, the kids make fun of her tall, boney appearance.

Tray's luck improves when Pee Wee Johnson, a down-and-out friend of her father's, buys two lottery tickets and gives one to Mr. Dunaway as a thank-you for driving him to Hazard, Illinois. When her father's ticket turns out to be the winner, Johnson demands his cut of the proceeds. Tray's dad refuses. What seems like a stroke of good fortune quickly becomes a dangerous game of life and death for Tray and her family.

My Review:

*I was provided this book in exchange for sharing my review*
Tray wants to fit in at school, but it doesn't exactly go as planned. Her life changes when a lottery ticket her father was gifted turns out to be a winner, but it instantly makes her family a target.

The author really drew me in with the story and I was left rather sad it was over. I loved that it was a really entertaining read for me, because it's often hard to find YA books that I find appealing to me, a guy, most seem to be targeted towards teen girls lately so the fact that it's appealing to both genders is a big plus for me and one of the driving reasons I've chosen to award this book a 5 star read, coupled with the fact that it's extremely well written and the story took me places I honestly wasn't expecting. I'll be telling my friends about this book, I think it's one that a lot of them will love.

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Breathing on Her Own by Rebecca Waters

 I am so excited to be on the tour for Breathing on Her Own by Rebecca Waters!Be sure to follow along on Twitter (#BreathingonHerOwnTour) so you never miss a post, and get your daily comment entries in the giveaway!

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Molly Tipton and her husband are looking forward to retirement, but Molly s life suddenly spirals out of control when her oldest daughter is involved in a terrible accident. An icy road and a sharp turn leave one woman dead, another clinging to life.

While two families grieve, details emerge that reveal Molly s daughter was driving under the influence. As she prepares her daughter for the prospect of a vehicular homicide lawsuit, Molly discovers her oldest child is not the only one injured and forced to deal with past mistakes. If it s true that time heals all wounds, what are we to do with our scars?

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Rebecca Waters has published several freelance articles including two stories in the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul books, Standard Publishing’s Lookout Magazine, The Christian Communicator, Church Libraries, and Home Health Aide Digest. Breathing on Her Own is Rebecca’s first novel. As a published author, she shares her writing journey in her weekly blog, A Novel Creation. To learn more about Rebecca or to read A Novel Creation, visit her website at www.WatersWords.com

Caerwin & Marcellus Release Day Blitz

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An ambitious Roman commander captures a fiery maid of Britannia and forces her to his will. A story of conquest and love set in the glory days of empire, their struggle to meet each other’s needs and expectations exposes the underbelly of Rome’s legal system, its dependence on slavery, and sexual secrets from Marcellus’ past. Can young Caerwin survive unexpected challenges to her womanhood?

 

 

5 Stars

WOW! What a wonderful ending to a fantastic story!

~Bookaholic Mama

 

 

 

 

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Caerwin and the Roman Dog

An Erotic Historical Romance Set in 47 AD Britannia

By Lizzie Ashworth

 

 

Caerwin, a young Cornovii princess, watches from the rocky battlements of her tribe’s hillfort as Rome’s legions approach. Surely the valiant warriors of her tribe will fend off this swarm of foreign invaders. Disbelief slowly changes to horror as Romans overrun her home.

 

Captured and held in Roman camp, Caerwin faces Legate Marcellus Antistius who makes it clear she will submit to his demands. In spite of her resistance, he forces her pleasure. She begs to die.

 

Caught between his increasing infatuation with this Briton princess and the demands of his military command, Marcellus must come to terms with his past.

A fiery novel of domination and submission, this historical romance follows Caerwin as she refuses to accept her new reality. Life as she knew it is over. Forever. In its place stands a man she can never love.

Set in the year 47 AD as four legions of the Roman army invade Britannia and blaze a path of death and destruction, this novel portrays the plight of native Celts who must yield their lands and possessions to become vassals of Rome—or fight to the death.

 

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Lizzie Ashworth has been through career, marriage, kids, and even ran her own cafe, but writing has always been her secret love. Hidden away on a remote woodland hilltop in the Arkansas Ozarks, she accepts advice from her hound dog Weezie and her black cat Esmeralda. She has authored seven novels and several short stories which explore the intimate nuances of human relationships.

 

Liz writes erotic romance because her mind just naturally runs to the gutter. Also, it’s way past time to celebrate women’s sexual freedom and the evolution of our culture to finally bring sex out of the closet. What she find most exciting about this minute in the history of literature is that through indie publishing, the author can directly connect with her readers.

 

She enjoys cooking, gardening, and vacations at the Pacific coast. Sunrise and sunset provide her favorite moments, the magical twilight between two worlds when anything seems possible. Most of all, she loves snuggling up with a good book.

 

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The Miracle Man Blog Tour

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Welcome to Paradise, a sleepy, backwater town in the mountains of Southeastern Arizona where police chief Luke Hollis is perfectly content to concentrate on nothing but issuing the occasional speeding ticket. Well that and working up the nerve to approach his dispatcher, Ruby Brooks, for a date.

When an unexplained healing occurs during a service at the Mount Moriah Pentecostal Church of God, Hollis finds his simple belief system challenged and his life changed forever. Throw in a struggling minister, a world-class grifter, and a stranger with an unbelievable story of love and redemption and the stage is set for The Miracle Man. By the time it's all over everyone involved will come face to face with a power that's greater and more wonderful than any of them could have ever imagined.

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In 1998 Americana songwriter and novelist, Buck Storm, entered the international music scene with his debut CD, "Goodbye from Venus." The album began receiving outstanding reviews from critics worldwide. Many albums later and what he describes as "too many miles to remember," Buck is recognized as a songwriter’s songwriter and has made friends in venues around the world. Christian first, artist second, Buck is a storyteller and his work flows out of those stories. Although he has shared the stage with some of the world's greatest songwriters and musicians, his approach to performing is somewhat different than many.
"I don't want this to be just another show. We're all in this together. I want an audience to feel that. To see and hear love and truth in every word of every story and every note of every song. If I call myself Christian, I need to act like Christ. And Jesus was a radical. He loved people where they were and for who they were, not for what they had to offer.” 2015 saw Buck's debut as a novelist. His first book, The Miracle Man, was released into the wild (Heritage Beacon Publishing) garnering excellent reviews and a 5 STAR Amazon rating. Book two is slated for release November 2016. Buck, whether solo or as one half of "Stonehill and Storm" with Gospel Music Hall of Fame member and legendary Christian artist Randy Stonehill, plays live throughout America and the world, in venues that range anywhere from churches to concert halls, prisons to soup kitchens to barrooms. Whether you catch him in an intimate setting or large venue, you will be touched. Sit back and enjoy the scenery. It's worth it!
 "I write about cities and small towns, the ghosts that hover around the edges, dreams and dreamers, families, broken and whole, sin, redemption and the struggle in between, love, squalor, motels, churches, kings, and the common man. I write about this mixed-up, out of control, horribly beautiful cacophony of humanity that God loves so much He gave His only Son to die for. I write about life as I see it, or sometimes just how I'd like it to be. Whatever it is, it's from the heart and as honest as I can make it." - Buck Storm

12 Days of Christmas in July Tour

Who doesn't love Christmas? To celebrate "Christmas in July" on the gritty side with her Coal Elf series author Maria Devivo is having a HUGE event on Facebook with games, giveaways, and lots of book talk! Join it here. From July 14th - 25th to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas leading up to the event on the 25th Maria's Coal Elf Chronicles will be featured all over the bloggisphere so be sure to follow along to learn all about the books, get an inside peek to the series by reading interviews like this one, and find out if the books are right for you by checking out some reviews!

These aren't the jolly ol' elves you leave cookies out for... 

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Ember Skye is a fed up teenage Coal Elf with a big ashy chip on her shoulder. Having been torn away from a carefree life and forced into a world of dirt and darkness has started to get the best of her. And being the only girl-elf working as a coal miner at the North Pole doesn’t help much either! Then there’s Sturd: a power-hungry, twisted elf with a checkered past and a serious grudge against Ember. Slowly but surely, his maniacal tendencies are revealed, leaving Ember with the sacred “Naughty List” literally in her lap. When a mysterious illness threatens to decimate elves both Above and Underground, Ember is thrust into a journey that will see her confront the literal and figurative demons of her past and lead her to the head of the North Pole himself. Yes! Santa is real. But this isn’t your childhood Christmas tale!

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Every story needs a villain...

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Upon completing her first Big Night assignment of delivering coal to all the kids on the Naughty List, Coal Elf Ember Skye thought all was well at the North Pole. She no longer has to slave away mining coal, and her arch-nemesis - the demonic and evil elf, Sturd - has seemingly been stripped of his power and relegated to obscurity. But you just can't keep a bad elf down. Sturd's accidental discovery of an ancient text sends him on a mission that may very well change life at the Pole as they all know it. His unexpected rise in power potentially could lead to unbridled chaos that would threaten the very existence of the Big Night, the North Pole, and even the Claus himself. Return to the North Pole where Ember and all the Coal Elves will soon realize never to underestimate the corrupting temptation of unrivaled power. Unfortunately for them, it may be too late...

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Maria DeVivo is a New York native who has had a lifelong love affair with "the pen." A graduate of St. John's University with a BA in English Literature, she has a passion for all things mystical and mythological. She has taught 7th grade Language Arts since 2000.

Having grown up in a large Irish/Italian family (where Maria is the oldest child, and of course, the wisest) the mystery and wonder surrounding the holidays were a main staple of her upbringing. At the age of seven, when her mother finally admitted "the truth" to her, she has become somewhat of a "Santa-phile", an obsession that has rooted its way into every fiber of her being. Maria is one of those people who cries when Santa makes His grand appearance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Coupled with an obsession for all things dark and demented, her debut novel, The Coal Elf, was born. Maria now lives in Florida with her husband, Joe, and daughter, Morgan. When not teaching or writing or running around after her daughter, she enjoys drinking iced coffee, watching horror movies, and playing video games.

Interview with Ally Cervantes - Main Character in Lake Surrender

Hey y'all! Today as part of the tour for the amazing book LAKE SURRENDER we are going to be sharing an interview with the main character in the book, Ally. We are so psyched to host this on the blog, it's such a fun little interview so we hope you love it too.

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A young twenty something young man, Jason Redding, newspaper reporter from The Traverse City Record Eagle, (a larger town near Lake Surrender, Michigan) has showed up at the camp where Ally Cervantes works. He is there to interview the main character of the book, Lake Surrender. Ms. Cervantes greets the writer with a wave of a blue checkered dishtowel in the camp’s kitchen as she finishes drying a pot. She is surrounded by a countertop of dirty cooking dishes that need to be tackled.

“Afternoon, Ms. Cervantes,” says the reporter.

“Oh, hi, just cleaning up from making dinner for 200 campers. Have a seat.” She points to a chair at the table where the staff eats. Looking at Ms. Cervantes in faded jeans and tee shirt, one would never believe she was a high powered editor in San Francisco only months ago.

“I understand this is quite a change from your previous employment,” states Redding.

“You might say that. I thought my life was set, working in San Francisco as an acquisition editor for the top children’s publishing company. Never pictured myself moving.”

“Do you mind telling me how you came to be a cook here?”

“It’s quite a complicated journey. Oh, excuse me, Benjie my son’s wandering off again.” She flies out of the kitchen and down the lodge’s hallway to chase down her son who has autism.

“Sorry,” she pants, out of breath, returning with son in hand. “He’s a bolter. Benjie, say hello to Mr. Redding.”

A small boy with whitish blonde hair slowly raises his head and meets the reporter’s eyes. He says hi and then quickly lowers his head.

“Looking you straight in the eye is quite an accomplishment,” said Ally. “I credit the wonderful camp staff and my aunt with for bringing him this far. They’ve really loved him.” She flips back her red curly hair with one hand to cool off the back of her neck in the hot camp kitchen that needs air conditioning. The kitchen is old with fixtures needing updating.

“Why did you decided to work at a Christian camp? I understand you weren’t very religious when you came here,” said Redding.

“Still not. I’m practical and it always seemed a waste of time. But I’ve learned there’s a spiritual side of life. Learning about God’s character has changed my life and enabled me to be less snarky and more forgiving to others, like my ex-husband.”

“Really?”

“Not to say forgiving myself. You’re talking to the most stubborn person in the world. Forgiveness hasn’t come easy.”

“True, it never does. And moving on to another subject- how has the adjustment been moving from a very sophisticated West Coast urban area to this small northern community?”

“Well there’s a side of me that misses California. But, you’ll never find a more peaceful sweet town anywhere. There’s something special about this lake. Its serenity draws people here.”

The reporter jots down a few more notes and turned the page in his notepad. “Do you think you’ll ever marry again? I mean, someone taking on a teenage daughter and autistic son, well, that’s a lot to handle. I mean, uh I guess that’s a personal question.”

Ally pauses and a tiny smile creeps up her face. “Probably not… but in this place anything’s possible.”

Fear is Louder Than Words Blog Tour

Today I am so happy to share with you my stop on the Fear is Louder Than Words Blog Tour! If you like your reads on the suspenseful side Be sure to follow along on Twitter #FearisLouderThanWordsTour so you don't miss any of the other awesome stops on the tour!

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Rochelle Cassidy has the perfect life as a radio talk show host in the Detroit market, but her celebrity status doesn't stop an angry listener from wanting her ... dead. Ed McGrath's ideal life as a pro-hockey player doesn't include a damsel in distress until the night he discovers Rochelle being attacked in a deserted parking structure.

Circumstances throw them together in more ways than one when Rochelle's producer plays matchmaker. A sick boy, a corrupt politician, and questionable medical practices put more than merely Rochelle in danger, and still, her attacker shadows her every step. Will Ed be able to break through her trust issues in order to protect her, or will she continue to see him as Detroit's bad boy athlete? Her life AND his depend on it.

Excerpt:

Ed McGrath the hockey player … with a local sportscaster. That’s where she’d seen him before. Blood pressure skyrocketing along with her heart rate, she straightened to snag a closer look. Must be a coincidence—they looked alike; that’s all. “…celebrating their win. Ed, over here. Twelve straight wins. Way to go.” She upped the volume. “We sure weren’t gonna roll over and hand this to Edmonton.” He spoke with conviction and competitive determination as a speck of blood edged his twitching lip. There had been blood on the man in the ambulance. Ed and blood. A twitching lip. No, oh, no. The side of her corresponding lip twitched also. She touched a finger to the stitch lashing the cut together. So he was that Ed. The free-wheeling, sweet-talking hockey pro who had the love of half the women in Detroit. Probably beyond. A different Ed than the man who’d saved her life. This Ed sailed all over town with dozens of gorgeous women trapped in his wake. According to Don in the sports department, this guy mangled other players without so much as a beg your pardon. ....After one last glimpse of those penetrating steel-blue eyes gazing at her from the screen, she gritted her teeth. Stretching her arm high over her head, she flung the remote and gasped. ....The plastic rocket skidded across the floor at Mach One and smashed against the wall by the doorway. Mortified at her lack of control, Rochelle buried her face in the pillow. “Should I duck when I enter? Or was that just a bad shot?” With a start, she jumped and twisted her head toward the door. The blood literally drained from her face as the same piercing eyes which had graced the TV seconds before bore down on her all the way across the room.

Giveaway:

Fear is Louder Than Words by Linda S. Glaz Blog Tour

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Linda, married with three grown children and three grandchildren, is a complete triple-A personality. How else would she find time to write as well as be an agent for Hartline Literary Agency? She loves any and every thing about the written word and loves when families pass stories along through the generations as her mother did with her. She was blessed to have served in the Air Force at a time when it wasn’t the politically correct thing for a woman to do. After teaching soccer nationally and women’s self-defense wherever the need arose, now, her greatest thrill is matching clients with publishing houses and hearing their voices when they get “THE CALL”. She’s an AWSA speaker and presents classes nationwide. She connects with authors through seminars, blogs, and anywhere a group congregates and talks books. She’s always looking for fresh voices in fiction, especially in historic romance and suspense.

5 Reasons You Should Read Angel Beneath My Wheels

Here at Awesomesauce Book Blog we are excited to be participating in the blog tour for Angel Beneath My Wheels by K.S. Moore. For our stop on the tour we thought we'd mix things up a little bit and share 5 reasons why you should read the book!

1.) It's a contemporary romance -
Perhaps the best reason on this list, if you're a huge fan of the genre like us here at Awesomesauce - this is a great reason to at least take a peek at the blurb. Hey, we'll even paste it below here to make it easy on you!

Beneath his playboy façade, NASCAR driver Luke Brandt yearns for family. Rachel Tate, an inventive, purity-ring-wearing mechanical engineer, wants to prove herself in a male dominated industry. When Luke outbids Rachel on the only muscle cars she could use to test her new vapor-fueled engine, she writes him off, but Luke's gentle ways and country charm eventually win her over.
As Rachel begins to touch Luke s heart, he s haunted by memories of the mother who abandoned him as a boy. But with an intense trust that God will lead her on life s journey, Rachel perseveres, and her innocence and grace breach Luke s defenses. As they join forces to bring her remarkable invention to market, their love and lives are threatened by the iron-tight grip that Big Oil holds over the auto industry. Will Rachel hold on to her values? And will Luke realize his final happiness must come through faith, in the One who has always loved him ... and always will?

 2.) One word(well, sort of) - NASCAR - 

There are some southerners here at Awesomesauce, and us Southerners LOVE our NASCAR. So, it's pretty cool that someone took one of our favorite genres and wrote a book revolving around it. Especially when that book turned out to be extremely well written and researched! 

3.) That Cover, Though! -

Have you seen it? It's adorable and sooo shelf worthy! 

4.) It's a Clean Fiction Novel -

We understand the importance of sharing favorite novels with our young daughters, nieces, and cousins - but in today's day in age it's hard to find books are are suitable for adults but age-appropriate for young teens to read. We LOVED Angel Beneath My Wheels for this very reason.

5.) It's already getting a LOT of love - 

If you can't take our word for it(don't worry, we aren't offended) - take a look at this advanced praise from the experts!

Kathryn Sue Moore's inspiring debut, Angel Beneath My Wheels, is brimming with romance, passion, and heart. With a spunky protagonist who can turn heads and change carburetors how cool is that?! Christian romance readers and NASCAR fans will flock to this charming, uplifting novel. ~ Lori Nelson Spielman, best-selling author of The Life List and Sweet Forgiveness

Angel Beneath My Wheels takes you on an ages old journey of the potential to discover trust and healing. ~ Billy E. Mauldin Jr., President and CEO, Motor Racing Outreach

Having been married for more than 40 years, and having ministered to late-stage cancer patients for more than 10 years, I had thought that perhaps my heart might have lost its ability to be moved and made emotionally vulnerable. Angel Beneath My Wheels reminded me of the sweetness and innocence of first love." My heart was touched by this story and I believe yours will be too. ~ Rev. Dr. Michael Barry, author of A Reason for Hope, A Season for Hope, The Art of Caregiving and The Forgiveness Project

If we've got you convinced this is a must buy, be sure to pick up your copy here or add to your Goodreads TBR list here!

About K.S. Moore:

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Kathryn Moore grew up working on cars with her father in Indianapolis, Indiana and now lives in southwest Michigan with her husband and two children. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and a graduate of Purdue University where she studied information technology, engineering and chemistry. When she’s not working, writing or serving in her local youth ministry, she enjoys the outdoors with family and friends.

Knight in Shining Apron Blog Tour

Welcome to my stop for Carole Brown's Knight in Shining Apron Blog Tour! In honor of the release of this book we are having a week long celebration with interviews, reviews, excerpts, and more from both books in the Appleton, WV series. Today I will be featuring both books in the series, Knight in Shining Apron and Sabotaged Christmas, with a review. Be sure to follow along on Twitter #KnightinShiningApronTour to keep up to date with all of the other stops coming up this week from various wonderful bloggers!

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Toni DeLuca, the Italian owner of DeLuca Construction, finds herself confronted with doubts about her father and his possible deceptions--all because of the mysterious pink notes she’s been receiving.

Relations with Perrin Douglas who has a troubled history--but the first man in years who’s interested her--is building to a peak. Yet Perrin’s own personal problems and his doubts about women and God, keep getting in the way.

Gossip, a Spanish proposal, an inheritance, and a sabotaged construction business may ruin Christmas for Toni’s employees as well as her happiness.

Will a mysterious person succeed in pulling off the biggest scam Appleton, West Virginia has ever seen?

And will this culprit destroy Toni’s last chance at happiness with the man of her dreams?

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Starli Cameron gave up her career plans to be a concert pianist to marry the man of her dreams. He turned out to be a nightmare. When he dies in a car accident, Starli takes the insurance money and builds a successful and upscale restaurant: Apple Blossoms in rural West Virginia. Threats from someone determined to ruin her life and the suspicious romantic advances from her new chef force Starli to search her heart and finally turn to God for real healing. Sir Joel Peterman-Blair, top notch chef from England, is roped by his uncle, into filling in as head Chef at Apple Blossoms. Joel, with his sanguine-personality, has always laughed and flirted his way through life. But now, confronted with and attracted to the most beautiful woman he’s ever met, Joel has to prove his sincerity and depth of character to his icy-cold employer. Can his love for God and for this woman reach out far enough to rescue her from her own mistrust and bitterness? Will he learn that life is not all play? And can they both work together to find the source of threats that seem to be coming from Starli’s past?

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Besides being an active participant of many writing groups, Carole enjoys mentoring beginning writers. She loves to weave suspense, tough topics, romance and whimsy into her books, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons?