Category: Contemporary

Review: Crossing the Line (pushing the Limits #1.5) by Katie McGarry

Review: Crossing the Line (pushing the Limits #1.5) by Katie McGarry

Crossing the Line (Pushing the Limits #1.5) by Katie McGarry Blurb from Goodreads: Katie McGarry captivated readers with her “riveting, emotional”* Young Adult debut, Pushing the Limits. In this gripping novella, she tells the story of Lila and Lincoln, who discover that sometimes it’s worth crossing the line for love… Lila McCormick first met Lincoln Turner when tragedy struck both their lives. But she never expected their surprise encounter would lead to two years of exchanging letters-or that she’d fall for the boy she’s only seen once. Their relationship is a secret, but Lila feels closer to Lincoln than anyone […]

Posted May 7, 2013 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 0 Comments

Blog Tour: The Best Man by Ana Blaze

Blog Tour: The Best Man by Ana Blaze

Today I am part of the Blog Tour for The Best Man. First I have my review to share with you, then an excerpt of the book and an interview with the author Ana Blaze. And there is a tour wide giveaway 🙂 The Best Manby Ana Blaze I got a copy for review Blurb: Beth Chase is too busy planning perfect weddings to worry about the lack of action in her own love life. But if she was looking for a man, she wouldn’t be looking at Colin Pratt. Her boss swears that Best Man Colin is a quiet […]

Posted May 2, 2013 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Cover Reveal: You Are Mine by Janeal Falor

Cover Reveal: You Are Mine by Janeal Falor

Today I am part of the cover reveal of You Are Mine by Janeal Falor. And there is also a giveaway to win an e-copy of the book! So without letting you wait, here is the cover: Although usually I am not a big fan of covers with faces on it, I do like this cover. I also like the simple design and how the text is in her hair, where it attracts more attention.Although I think the face is a bit too expresionless, I would’ve liked seeing more emotion on her face. A bit more about the book itself:You […]

Posted May 1, 2013 by Lola in Contemporary, Cover Reveal, Fantasy, Romance / 4 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday #9: Camp Boyfriend (Camp Boyfriend #1) by J.K. Rock

Waiting on Wednesday #9: Camp Boyfriend (Camp Boyfriend #1) by J.K. Rock

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Today I choose as my WoW pick: Camp Boyfriend (Camp Boyfriend #1)by J.K. RockRelease Date: 2 July 2013 Blurb from Goodreads: The summer of her dreams is about to get a reality check. They said it couldn’t be done, but geeky sophomore Lauren Carlson transformed herself into a popular girl after moving to a new school halfway across the country. Amazing what losing her braces and going out for cheerleading will do. Only trouble is, the popular crowd is wearing on […]

Posted April 10, 2013 by Lola in Contemporary, Romance / 15 Comments

Review: Camp Kiss (Camp Boyfriend #0.5) by J.K. Rock

Review: Camp Kiss (Camp Boyfriend #0.5) by J.K. Rock

Camp Kiss (Camp Boyfriend #0.5) by J.K. Rock Blurb from Goodreads: The Camp Kiss That Started It All… Lauren Carlson, a fourteen-year-old expert on the cosmos, superheroes, and science fiction trivia has a crush on her longtime camp friend, Seth. Last summer she’d dreamed about upgrading their relationship to BF/GF status and this year she has a plan… if only her well-meaning cabin mates wouldn’t interfere before she’s ready. She hasn’t even adjusted to her new braces yet, let alone imagined kissing Seth with them. When a dare pushes her out of her comfort zone, will she and Seth rocket […]

Posted April 3, 2013 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday #8:Made of Stars by Kelley York

Waiting on Wednesday #8:Made of Stars by Kelley York

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Today I choose as my WoW pick: Made of Starsby Kelley YorkRelease Date: October 1 Blurb:When eighteen-year-old Hunter Jackson and his half sister, Ashlin, return to their dad’s for the first winter in years, they expect everything to be just like the warmer months they’d spent there as kids. And it is—at first. But Chance, the charismatic and adventurous boy who made their summers epic, is harboring deep secrets. Secrets that are quickly spiraling into something else entirely. The reason they’ve […]

Posted March 27, 2013 by Lola in Contemporary / 11 Comments

Review: Snowed Over by Angie Stanton

Review: Snowed Over by Angie Stanton

Snowed Over by Angie Stanton Blurb from Goodreads: To college student, Katie Brandt, ‘Home for the Holidays’ sounds like hell. When her parents separated, their holiday traditions shattered like a dropped ornament. What could be worse than celebrating Christmas with her suddenly single mom and mom’s new boyfriend? Alex Walker, an engaged 20-year-old, dreads going home for his own reasons. He has a daunting task ahead of him and wishes he could skip the holidays altogether. So when a friend of a friend needs a ride north, Alex finds that having beautiful Katie seated by his side proves to be […]

Posted March 11, 2013 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 2 Comments