Rambling Reads

Uncontrollable life!

2013-05-18T09:34:00.001-04:00

These last few weeks things have been rather crazy for me and I apologize to anyone I've let down! 😔My FIL had a major health scare. My oldest graduates this year-YIKES, that's in 3 WEEKS! Both of my boys play baseball-oldest is on the high school Varsity team, youngest is in Little League. Work has been extremely busy, and people have been on vacation. And we are doing home improvements for my

Guest Blogger Donna Grant and Summer Beach Reads

2013-05-16T04:00:00.000-04:00

On the beach... I love hearing the beach reading topic. I also love to see what everyone is reading while I'm on the beach. It's become a bit harder with all the ereaders since you can't see covers as readily as before, but beach reading has (generally) always been a big topic I'd love to tell you every book I'll read while on vacation this year, but since I'll be in Scotland, I'm

COVER REVEAL!!! J. C. Daniel's BROKEN BLADE

2013-05-14T07:23:00.000-04:00

J.C. Daniels Book 3 in J. C. Daniels Kit Colbana series comes out in January 2014, here's a little teaser: Blurb… Kit Colbana: assassin, thief, investigator extraordinaire. Now broken. She always expected her past to catch up with her but never like this. Haunted by nightmares and stripped of her identity, she’s retreated to Wolf Haven, the no-man’s land where she found refuge years

Blog Barrage: THE TURNCOAT'S TEMPTRESS (Legends & Lovers #3) by Allison Merritt

2013-05-14T03:30:00.000-04:00

Historical Paranormal/Fantasy Romance Categories: Action/Adventure, Steampunk Buy Links Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00C0ULRCS B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-turncoats-temptress-allison-merritt/1114917064 Blurb Basil Tinwhistle's life changed when he was nine years old and he revealed that he had a proclivity for finding the paranormal. Taken from his family

Medusa's Birthday Bash Giveaway!

2013-05-08T03:00:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to enter the contest below and visit the other blogs in Medusa's Birthday Bash found here for a chance to win some great "Birthday" prizes, such as: Autographed copy of “Medusa, A Love Story (Loves of Olympus Series, Bk #1)” Autographed copy of “For the Love of Hades (Loves of Olympus Series, Bk #2)” Thea (owl) Necklace “Medusa” car charm Series Swag

What I'm Reading....

2013-05-05T09:03:00.001-04:00

I just received an ARC of Zoe Archer's Sweet Revenge, book 1 in her new Nemesis, Unlimited series, which I couldn't wait to delve into or share! So much so that I'm writing this blog post from my phone. :) Click here to find out more. :) Jack Dalton has been hardened after spending the last five years in Dunmoor Prison, now he's escaped to exact revenge on Lord Rockley, the man who murdered

Blog Barrage "Money Didn't Buy Her Love" by June Kramin

2013-04-26T03:00:00.000-04:00

This sounds like a fun new book! Money Didn't Buy Her Love by June Kramin Contemporary Romance Heat Level: Sensual Length: 344 pages Blurb: Trying to get his bearings on an unfamiliar street and not paying attention, Jeremy slams his breaks to avoid hitting the most beautiful bride he has ever seen. When Danielle climbs in his truck, he assumes she’s in a hurry

Reading DILEMMA....

2013-04-24T07:11:00.001-04:00

I don't know WHAT to read! Nothing is appealing to me and I've been in this slump for a few weeks now. :( I read all over the romance genre. The only things I veer away from is inspirational, m/m, shifters, and ménage. I mostly read historical, suspense, and contemporary, and really like the steamy stuff. Any suggestions?

Tips from a Travel Fanatic by Patricia Sands

2013-04-22T04:00:00.000-04:00

Rambling Reads would like to welcome author Patricia Sands to the blog today, as she gives us some advice on traveling. Before you know it, many of us will be hitting the road for summer vacations. :) Tips from a Travel Fanatic As everyone who knows me is aware, I LOVE to travel. It does not matter how near or far, by what means of transportation, or how long we are staying away.

A quickie review of BEAUTIFUL BASTARD by Christina Lauren

2013-04-20T10:23:00.000-04:00

BEAUTIFUL BASTARD did exactly what a good book is supposed to do, it thoroughly entertained me. It was like reading a Harlequin Presents hopped up on erotic steroids and is what I would categorize as junk food reading, not a lot of sustenance but thoroughly entertaining. WARNING: There is a LOT of angry, pantie-ripping sex --every 5 pages or so-- and the plot is thin. My full review

Guest Post: author Kary Rader and what inspired her to write Queen of Jastain

2013-04-19T03:30:00.000-04:00

I'm pleased to welcome Kary Rader, author of Queen of Jastain to Rambling Reads today. Kary, thank you so much for joining us and sharing what inspired you to write your new book. By the way your cover is GORGEOUS! Aemelia, thank you so much for having me today. I have a new release from Crescent Moon Press. Queen of Jastain, is an Epic Fantasy Romance I began writing

Blog Barrage: Celine (The Night Touched Chronicles #1) by Maegan Provan

2013-04-18T12:18:00.003-04:00

Amazon Thank you for stopping by for Maegan Provan's Blog Barrage of her new book. Also, don't forget to comment and visit the other blogs, or to enter the contest found here New Adult Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Romance Publisher: Self-Published/Indie Heat Level: Sensual Word Count: 50,000 Blurb Love Destiny and War Created by the First Born, The Night Touched

“Queen of Jastain” (The Reign of Light Series) By Kary Rader cover blitz with CONTEST

2013-04-15T03:30:00.000-04:00

Amazon GoodReads The Light brought her to him, but does he have the faith to make her his queen? For twenty years, Avant plotted revenge against the dark king, but when a mysterious woman suddenly appears, everything changes. Although his prophetic Gift reveals she's the Seed of Light chosen to restore the Crown, his overwhelming attraction to the women threatens his long-held plan

Guest Post: Author Tess Thompson with a glimpse insider

2013-04-11T04:00:00.000-04:00

Thank you, Tess for taking time to visit Rambling Reads today and giving us readers some insight of what drives you to write. Writing is something no rational person would choose. It’s tedious and difficult work. Commercial success is nearly impossible. However, when you’re a writer, there is just nothing else you can do. It’s like an addict needing their fix; nothing feels right without

Cover Reveal! Julia London's OVER THE EDGE series (formerly Thrillseekers Anonymous) have new covers

2013-04-09T23:05:00.000-04:00

Okay, I'm a little late to this party...Julia London has some exciting news below: Dear Readers: I'm extremely happy to announce that Amazon has decided to re-issue three of my earlier novels with all new covers. Formerly Thrillseekers Anonymous, this series is now titled, OVER THE EDGE. Three friends own an extreme sports business that caters to the wealthy. Do you want to be dropped from

Cover Reveal: Elizabeth Staab's Hunter by Night

2013-04-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

Book #3 in the Chronicles of Yavn series Synopsis: Lee protects his vampire race, and hates humans as much as the wizard enemies he kills. Just as he’s assessing new recruits to join the vampire king’s army, all hell breaks loose. The estate’s security system fails, wizards are heading their way, and human-hating Lee is stuck protecting Alexia, the queen’s human best friend. But as

In the future....

2013-03-21T22:49:00.002-04:00

There are some AWESOME books coming out! Unfortunately, I can't talk about them yet, because they won't be coming out for awhile. :( If you follow me at all, you know that I'm an editor for The Author's Red Room. We work with mostly indie authors and a few traditionally published authors. Also, I still do some reviewing and beta reading because I LOVE to read. :) Lately, I've gotten my

Review: IF I WERE YOU by Lisa Renee Jones

2013-03-12T07:16:00.000-04:00

I originally published this review in August 2012, when Lisa Renee Jones began self-publishing her Inside Out series. WOW has a lot happened since then. Since last August IF I WERE YOU has been picked up by Gallery Books, releasing the print edition TODAY! Most excitedly, not only is this now being traditionally published, BUT it has also been optioned by STARZ network! That's right, they

review: CAUGHT IN THE ACT by Jill Sorenson

2013-02-24T10:44:00.000-05:00

Store owner, Karina “Kari” Strauss, is willing to do anything to ensure her sister’s freedom from drug lord, Carlos Moreno, including smuggle drugs or people across the Mexican boarder. Though it goes against everything she believes in, saving her sister trumps all of her moral convictions. Boarder patrol officer, Adam Cortez, suspects the tempting entrepreneur of illegal activities

Review: NO ONE LEFT TO TELL by Karen Rose

2013-02-20T21:44:00.000-05:00

When a pro-bono client dies a violent death in P. I. Paige Holden's arms, she leaves a very important piece of evidence. Unfortunately, Paige isn’t sure whom she can trust with the information. State Attorney, Grayson Smith sees the horrific scene played out on the local news, and realizes that he knows the victim. What Paige and Grayson discover unravels an old case, casting shadows of

Review of DOUBLE TIME by Olivia Cunning, Sinners on Tour #3

2013-01-04T20:17:00.002-05:00

Reading out of my comfort zone...really it can happen! While I read anything and everything, I tend to steer away from menage and m/m romance books, I like 1 boy + 1 girl = HEA (happily ever after). But when Olivia Cunning's latest book DOUBLE TIME came up for review, I knew I was going to have to leave said zone, because A) I love her writing B) I really like Trey and C) I love the

2013-01-04T20:03:00.000-05:00

YIKES! I didn't realize how long it had been since I last posted something on this blog. Life just found me. I have a senior in high school this year and one in middle school, then there is work. My 9-5 office job has been booming, with not much free time, and on the side I began working as the Editing Liaison and as a secondary editor for The Author's Red Room, which I absolutely LOVE. But

Thank you, Veterans!!!!

2012-11-12T09:40:00.003-05:00

Happy Veteran's Day to all who have served and those still serving. Remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. If you like your freedom thank a veteran every time you see one, especially today! Freedom is NOT free!! To those who may not know, a veteran does NOT have to have been to war in a foreign land to be considered a veteran, ANYONE who has served

Guest Post! David N. Walker, We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.

2012-11-09T06:30:00.000-05:00

Rambling Reads would like to thank Christian inspirational author, David N. Walker for stopping by the blog today. The feminist movement has caused some men to think of the term "strong woman" as a bad thing, but this is not necessarily the case. A strong woman doesn't necessarily go around trashing men or trying to prove herself as superior to men. In fact, a truly strong woman has

Review: IF I WERE YOU by Lisa Renee Jones

2012-08-20T07:24:00.001-04:00

When Sara McMillan receives a scintillating stack of journals from an auctioned off storage unit, she is both shocked and fascinated by the content of those pages. The more she reads the more she can't help but wonder why Rebecca, the owner of the unit, left everything behind. Did something sinister befall her or did she simply decide to leave her life behind to start anew? In her quest