Cover Reveal for "Mine to Tarnish" by Janeal Falor

Mine to Tarnish (Mine .5)

by Janeal Falor

Release Date: 12/02/13

Summary from Goodreads:

Katherine’s place is the same as any woman’s—on the shelf next to the dresses and bolts of cloth. When she’s sold to a warlock, life grows even bleaker. Her new owner is as old and rancid as he is cruel, driving her to do the unthinkable: run.

Nothing prepared her for being on her own. And she’s definitely unprepared for the warlocks hunting her down. But she must stay one step ahead because if caught, the best she can hope for is death.

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Link to Book One:

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About the Author

Janeal Falor lives in Utah where she’s finally managed to live in the same house for more than five years without moving. In her spare time she reads books like they’re nuts covered in caramel and chocolate, cooks whatever strikes her fancy, and enjoys the outdoors. Her husband and three children try to keep up with her overactive imagination. Usually they settle for having dinner on the table, even if she’s still going on about the voices in her head.

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Love & Skate by Lila Felix

On the rink she’s tough, she’s a leader, she’s fast and she’s the epitome of a rebellious girl. But Nellie’s been hurt, only once, but it was enough to make her look at life through different eyes and off the rink she’s a timid girl who loves with no pretenses.
A long time ago Owen Black was betrayed by the girl he thought he loved and the guy he called his best friend. The anguish set off a domino effect of negativity in his life and he never has fully recovered. He meets Nellie Forrester and thinks he can let it go for her. 
But how can you love someone when the wounds from your past are still wide open?

My Take:

5 stars, but would give more if I could

Would I recommend to others:  already have

Appropriate for 14 and under:  yes

Language and sexual content:  very mild on both counts

I just finished this book and...WOW! This book reminded me of my relationship with my husband. Reminded me of the beauty of falling in love, every day, with an amazing man.

This book was beautifully written. Two people meeting and falling in love...but I kept checking the "% read" part because I felt like too many things had gone right and that, with so much of the book left, something was going to happen...or there was sneak peeks at the end. You'll have to read it to find out, now back to my thoughts.

I loved the trials that both Nellie and Owen had to go through, meaning that I loved the people they became afterwards. To watch them grow and overcome them was heartwarming to me. I'll tell you that I cried through pretty much the last 1/4 of the book. This story was that touching to me. If you want a quick, romantic, funny, amazing (I could go on and on with descriptions) book...go grab this one, or another of Lila Felix's books. You'll lose yourself among the pages and enjoy every single moment!

ARC Finding Kia by Airicka Phoenix

“Maybe you should avoid me tonight.”
His arm slipped around my waist and I was drawn into his chest. “If I only have this one night with you, the last thing I’m going to do is stay away.”

Kai Valentines had always accepted the fact that she was a nerd, a nobody. It was a badge she wore with honor, until the day she saved Claudia DeLorenzo’s life and lost herself.
When offered the chance to shed her identity for a single night, Kia never believed it would change her life. It was one night. It meant nothing, or it shouldn't have. But that single night turned out to be her undoing when she finds passion in the arms of the one person she can never have.

Adam Chaves was more than just a gorgeous face, he made her laugh, but more importantly, when he looked at her, she felt like the most beautiful girl on earth. But Adam has no idea that Kia was the girl behind the mask and Kia has no intention of telling him. But a secret could only be kept if no one else knows about it. Claudia knows and she wants something Kia isn't willing to give in order to keep it.

Will Kia succumb? And just how far is Claudia willing to go to get what she wants?

My Take:

5 stars, I'd give 10 if I could!!!

Would I recommend to others:  Yes, though I'd prefer keeping Adam all to myself.  :)

Appropriate for 14 and under:  Yes

Language and sexual content:  little to none

I was given an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review:

Oh.Em.Gee!!! I just finished this book and I really have no perfect words to describe how I feel right now. Before I start, I just have to say...Why'd it have to end like that??? Okay, I get the whole cliffhanger, lol, but Airicka, be prepared for me to stalk you until I have the 2nd book in my hands!!!

Okay, where to start? I swear to you that Kia is me, or was me, in high school. I felt awkward and out of place, didn't want attention drawn to myself and yet I wasn't as ugly and as awkward as I thought I was. And all it took was the attention of a guy to draw me out. Kia is no different. I absolutely loved her and her inner thoughts. What a sweet girl she was and she was so lost, still is, trying to find who she really is. I loved her sarcastic remarks and her fiery temper. I don't believe there's another book I've enjoyed as much as I did this one, or a main character. I found myself smothering laughs into my pillow (as to not wake the hubby) and unable to put the book down. Seriously, this is the first book I haven't been watching my read progress in and it ended WAY before I was prepared.

Adam is just...perfect. I can't even come up with a descriptive word that works better for him. He's sarcastic, humorous, tender, romantic, sexy and has a temper that isn't scary, but just plain HOT. (If you want to know more about that comment, go read the book!!) I can't even pick a favorite scene with him in it, all of them are yummy!

Congratulations, Airicka, you've outdone yourself yet again. You're gonna have fans falling all over themselves to get to a copy of this book. And once they've read it, I suggest security...LOTS of security, lol...cuz we're all gonna want that book #2 ASAP!!!

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Release for Finding Kia by Airicka Phoenix

“Maybe you should avoid me tonight.”

His arm slipped around my waist and I was drawn into his chest. “If I only have this one night

with you, the last thing I’m going to do is stay away.”

Kia Valentines had always accepted the fact that she was a nerd, a nobody. It was a badge she

wore with honor, until the day she saved Claudia DeLorenzo’s life and lost herself.

When offered the chance to shed her identity for a single night, Kia never believed it would

change her life. It was one night. It meant nothing, or it shouldn't have. But that single night

turned out to be her undoing when she finds passion in the arms of the one person she can never

have.

Adam Chaves was more than just a gorgeous face, he made her laugh, but more importantly,

when he looked at her, she felt like the most beautiful girl on earth. But Adam has no idea that

Kia was the girl behind the mask and Kia has no intention of telling him. But a secret can only be

kept if no one else knows about it. Claudia knows and she wants something Kia isn't willing to

give in order to keep it.

Will Kia succumb? And just how far is Claudia willing to go to get what she wants?

“She’s talked about you, but she never warned me just how dangerous you were.”

Somehow, I really doubted he meant in a Charlie’s Angels, sexy in tights kind of way. “I am not

dangerous!”

His brow lifted as his gaze darted to the binder drip drying in the sink. “Could have fooled me.”

This was so not the way I wanted him to remember me, like some clumsy whack job with balance issues.

“Those were accidents.”

“And the restaurant?”

“Accident!” I was sticking to that story if it killed me.

The corner of his lips twitched. “Sure thing, nena.”

“Kia,” I corrected him. “My name—”

“I know,” he said. “I haven’t forgotten.”

Right. “You just called me Nena.” Yeah, I was so not impressed.

He rolled a pink tongue over his teeth. “It means baby in Spanish.”

Baby? He called me baby? Wait, what kind of baby? The hot, seductive sort or the, you need a diaper

change sort?

He laughed. “Do you always think so hard?”

“Yes,” I said automatically. “I think. I’m a thinker.”

“Interesting.”

I frowned. “Why?” Better yet… “How?”

He grinned. “I’m a doer.”

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Book Name: Finding Kia

Author: Airicka Phoenix

Publisher: Fire & Ash Publishing

Release date: August 20, 2013

Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance

Warnings: Language. Sexual Content. (16+)

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Review: Going Under by Georgia Cates

Jessie Boone is a self proclaimed bad boy and doesn’t march to the beat of anyone’s drum, but his own. Growing up in less than desirable circumstances has made him no stranger to the hard knock life and his determination to leave it behind is fierce. When he finds himself transferred to East Franklin High School, he sees his opportunity to use his athletic ability to snag a college football scholarship, but Forbes Henderson, the player Jessie means to replace isn’t giving up his spot willingly. In fact, Forbes is willing to go to extreme measures to retain his place as first string quarterback. When Forbes’ malicious plan to injure his replacement fails, Jessie is furious and determined to show him he messed with the wrong person; not only is he going to take the position of first string quarterback, he’s going to take his girl, too.

Claire Deveraux is perfection at it’s best. She is beautiful, intelligent and unaware she just became Jessie Boone’s conquest as revenge against her boyfriend, Forbes Henderson. Like her flawless performance as the perfect daughter and student, Claire’s production of being the perfect girlfriend has everyone fooled, except Jessie Boone, and she fears this tattooed bad boy will see her secret desire to explore his crude threats and promises to rock her perfect world. If she decides to give in to one uninhibited moment with Jessie, will she learn too late that it was all an act of vengeance or will Jessie learn the taste of first love is sweeter than that of revenge?

My Take:

4 Stars

Would I recommend to others:  yes

Appropriate for 14 and under:  maybe, life issues would maybe push it to 16+

Language and Sexual Content:  mild on both counts

I've had this sitting on my Kindle for a while and actually started reading it without knowing what it was about. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was also my first one by Georgia.

I loved the quick wit in this book. Every character was loveable and believable. I love a good book that can suck you into the world that is created for you and it's like your a bystander watching the events go on. That was the case with this book.

I loved Claire and her ability to stand up for herself and what she believed in and wanted out of life. She wasn't afraid of the consequences and took everything head on. I loved that her past wasn't perfect either, that was refreshing to not have the perfect female lead.

Jessie was just plain hot. He comes across as this bad boy, the one that every mother has warned you NOT to get involved with. He's got a hard shell and never lets anyone in, for fear of rejection and being hurt. He has minimal expectations out of life. I enjoyed watching his character grow through the book and become into someone amazing and so sweet.

If you haven't yet read this book or one by Georgia Cates, this is the place to start. Very good read!