A SUMMER FOR LOVE BLOG HOP

A Summer for Love Blog Hop is here! Trip around the hop to find ideas for romantic vacations, steamy dates, summertime experiences, and, of course, hot summer reads to take poolside!

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Now one to a romantic destination, the historic Grove Park Inn! This charming hotel is nestled in the heart of the North Carolina mountains in Asheville. With spa packages, couples retreats, romantic wedding packages, golfing, and a drop-dead gorgeous indoor pool, the Grove Park Inn has been a favorite destination for over a century. Asheville is a great town as a retreat from the summer heat. The Grove Park Inn is a romantic way to do it in stlye!

http://www.groveparkinn.com/

Not far from this cozy getaway is a little town called Sylva, NC. It boomed as a railroad town, back when the train was an important part of the daily American landscape. These days, it's a quiet little community and the setting for parts of my Celestial Jewels series. Being a NC mountain native, I'm a little biased as to the beauty of my beloved Blue Ridge Mountains. Add a little vampire love action or some paranormal romance in Water's Lover, and I'm hooked! I see these gorgeous peaks everyday. I hope you enjoy a peak into my world, both real and imaginary!

MIDNIGHT'S JEWEL

 

Sabrina Rivers, an orphaned half witch and magical misfit, has been hidden from the world for

almost a century by her Aunt Eleanor. Her only possession is a mysterious dark crystalline pendant she can’t remove. She knows nothing about its powers or purpose.
When mercenaries attempt to steal the pendant in broad daylight, Eleanor has no choice but to entrust Sabrina’s safety to vampire Brandon Thorpe, kingpin of Atlanta’s supernatural underworld. While Eleanor hunts the would-be assassins, Sabrina learns what it means to finally be free to live and to love, but freedom has a cost. Her sheltered life left her with a heavy burden and no way to protect herself.
Is Brandon’s love real or a ploy to get Midnight’s Jewel? Will what she doesn’t know about her past get both of them killed? Can he protect her from her enemies and his? What price will she have to pay for love?
A Siren Erotic Romance

Bookstrand: http://www.bookstrand.com/midnights-jewel

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/midnights-jewel-j-annas-walker/1114588409?ean=9781622426409

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Midnights-Jewel-Siren-Publishing-Classic-ebook/dp/B00BFGKAVW

Apple iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/midnights-jewel/id603586406?mt=11

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/midnight-s-jewel

Flipkart: http://www.flipkart.com/midnight-s-jewel-siren-publishing-classic/p/itmdhze3nxppzwem?pid=9781622426409&otracker=from-search&srno=t_5&query=j.+annas+walker&ref=195353e3-e12d-4164-a97f-1dfa7fcdcd09

 About the Author

I started my love affair with vampires as a kid by reading Bram Stoker’s Dracula. It was the only vampire book our little local library branch had back then. Then, I discovered mail order books and fell in love with the tortured characters in Interview with a Vampire.  In the mid 80’s, the most amazing thing happened! My family bought a VCR, and I was finally able to see movies! All the vampire flicks I could beg for flickered across the screen, making the love affair into a passionate, lifelong relationship. Today, I write fantasy and paranormal romance and never pass up a chance to pair up vampires with the less-than-usual characters. Witches and elves currently top my list. I love weaving vampires into legends and myths where none exist. It’s my private world of the erotic, weird, and wonderful, and I invite every reader to go along for the ride.

My Website: http://jannaswalker.weebly.com

My Blog: http://jannaswalker.blogspot.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jannas.walker.1

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jannaswalker

CRUSH SERIES BLOG TOUR

Crush by Lacey Weatherford

Book 1 - Crush Series

Cami Wimberley has a plan, and that plan includes no room for boys—especially the big time party animal, Hunter Wilder, no matter how handsome and charismatic he is. She’s beautiful, a senior, extremely talented, gets good grades, and is working her way toward her dream college to be a musical theater major. Everything is perfect.

Hunter Wilder does not want a girlfriend—that would complicate his life way too much right now. He especially doesn’t want this girl, Miss-Goody-Two-Shoes, so how come he can’t keep his eyes off her? He tries to keep her at arms length, but fate seems to keep pushing them together. Before long, it’s obvious to everyone they’re crushing on each other. 

As sparks begin to fly, Hunter finds himself sinking deeper and deeper into hot water. Soon he’s scrambling to keep Cami from discovering his dark secret—one that can destroy their entire relationship.

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Smitten by Lacey Weatherford

Book 2 - Crush Series

Life is good. Cami is away at her dream college with her dream man by her side. She thinks if she can just get through with meeting Hunter’s family that everything will be perfect. Little does she know that life’s about to turn upside down again when Hunter is called to infiltrate a gang whose specialty is chopping and racing cars. His contact happens to be a beautiful curvy girl who is the gang leader’s sister and he has to pose as her boyfriend. Communication with Cami is basically forbidden to help keep his cover.

Hunter, however, can’t stand being away from the girl he really loves, and he sneaks away one night to meet her across town. He doesn’t know the gang leader, Ripper, has suspicions about him already and he’s following him to see where he goes. He surprises Hunter and Cami, and Hunter quickly introduces her as his foster sister who is having some car trouble. He thinks all is well until he discovers he has one serious problem. Ripper likes Cami and decides to pursue her, drawing her into the same dangerous world he’s supposed to bring down.

Can he keep his cover without having Cami get caught in the crossfire? Will the two of them survive having to watch each other fake it in the arms of another? Or will their hot stolen kisses destroy everything?

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Love by Lacey Weatherford

Book 3 - Crush Series

Living happily ever after has always been part of the plan for Cami and Dylan, but when strange things begin happening around the Wilcock household, Cami simply believes she’s becoming forgetful. 

However, when the incidents begin to escalate, both are left feeling vulnerable. Unable to figure out what’s going on, Dylan delves deeper into the mysterious happenings. But when the truth comes out, he finds himself faced with the biggest decision of his life—how far will he go to protect the one he loves?

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**CRUSH Scene: Hunter-

 She lifted one and studied it with a small smile before reaching
 for the next one in the pile. “These are really good, Hunter. You’re quite the photographer.” I held still, my heart racing, knowing if she continued far enough she’d see what I’d been doing. I would totally come off as the jealous boyfriend—something I didn’t want at all. She made her way through until she reached the images that were facing down. “Those are the bad ones,” I said, moving to stop her. “I’m just going to put them in the shredder.” “Don’t do that.” She placed her hand over mine, stilling me. “Let me see them first. All the others were so good.” I was desperate, racking my brain for a way to distract her from continuing. “Cami . . . ,” I let my voice trail off, and she glanced up at me expectantly. “Yes?” I closed my eyes for a second. “Forgive me,” I whispered when I looked at her again. I grabbed her cheeks and pressed my lips to hers. Sparks exploded at the simple contact between us, and I found myself sliding my hands down to her shoulders so I could pull her closer. I wrapped both of my arms around her back and pressed against her, walking slowly forward until she was pinned against the door. Her fingers move upward, locking around behind my neck. She opened her mouth, allowing me access, and I happily invaded, licking and tasting what she offered. It was heaven. She made a soft moaning sound in the back of her throat—or maybe it was me—I wasn’t sure anymore as her hands made their way up into my hair, digging in as she kept me pulled tightly to her. My palms moved lower, cupping her bottom and lifting so she could wrap her legs around me. She did so as if she’d done it a thousand times before, and I moved to trail kisses across her face and down her neck. She tossed her head back, arching. “Finally,” she breathed out as her hands traveled over me.

REVIEW AND BOOK TOUR: THE NIGHTLIFE SERIES: LONDON

Title: The Nightlife London

Author: Travis Luedke

Series: The Nightlife Series

Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance/Vampires

Publisher: Self Published

Release Date: December 23 2013

The Nightlife Series is violent, sexy, and occasionally violently sexy.

Vampires Aaron and Michelle prowl the dark, gritty, strip clubs and back alleys of London on the hunt for Michael Jamison, the man who stole Michelle's blood and left her for dead. To assist them, Aaron’s new master, Urvashi, calls in favors from her friends, Russian mercenary werewolves.

Wolves Katya and Ivan, hunters adept at killing rogue vampires, set aside their animosity for Aaron and Michelle to stop Jamison from murdering another woman – he already has one bloodless victim lying in the morgue.

Jamison, ex-special forces, feels his enemies closing in, but he won’t go down without a fight –and like Aaron and Michelle, he also has powerful friends.

Experience the violent, sensual underbelly of Nightlife London, as Aaron and Michelle mix up a wicked blend of sex, chaos, mayhem, and vengeance.

The Nightlife Series novels are Adult Paranormal Romance ~ Urban Fantasy Thriller:

#1 THE NIGHTLIFE NEW YORK

#2 THE NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS

#3 THE NIGHTLIFE PARIS

#4 BLOOD SLAVE

#5 THE NIGHTLIFE LONDON

#6 THE NIGHTLIFE SERIES OMNIBUS (Books 1-4)

#7 THE NIGHTLIFE SAN ANTONIO (June 9th 2014)

Review:

I read the third book in the series without the benefit of reading the first two, but I was able to get sucked into Luedke's series with no trouble. There were just enough references to keep the missed book from being a problem. I have to two words for this series: Love it!

 In book three, Aaron is already a vampire and still with Michelle, his maker. They've left Las Vegas to find the man who stole Michelle's blood and turned himself into a vampire. Did I mention he also tried to kill her? Of all the undead to accidentally leave alive, our bad guy made a major mistake in not finishing the job with Michelle. She's royally ticked off, and Aaron is helping her track him down.

This book is defiantly for adults only. The sex and violence is graphic and leaves little to nothing to the imagination. While not a bad thing, I would be mindful taking this one to read at work, if someone might read over your shoulder. Personally, I was sorry to see the end come. After reading the London story, I'm putting the first two books in the series on my TBR list! I'm giving this one 4.5 stars!

Enter to Win - A Progressive Giveaway! 

For every 50 Adds of  THE NIGHTLIFE LONDON  to the Goodreads "To Read" Shelf, there will be a winner and a new prize level will be opened!

There will be 1 WINNER for each level below:

• 50 adds to Goodreads TBR 

 - Digital Copy Blood Slave 

• 100 adds to Goodreads TBR 

- Digital Copy Blood Slave  + $10 Amazon Gift Card

• 150 adds to Goodreads TBR 

- Digital Copy Blood Slave  + $20 Amazon Gift Card

• 200 adds to Goodreads TBR 

- Digital Copy The Nightlife Series Omnibus  + $40 Amazon Gift Card

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Coming June 9, 2014:

The Nightlife San Antonio

Vampires, Mafia & Mayhem:

The Nightlife San Antonio is violent, sexy, and occasionally violently sexy.

All she wanted was to escape the police. All he wanted was to get laid. They both got more than they bargained for.

EMT on call, Adrian Faulkner resuscitates a beautiful woman after a Mexican mafia shootout. He can't explain why he picks her up in the hospital parking lot three days later and then ducks the San Antonio police and the Feds. Well, the hot sex might have something to do with it.

She needed to hide. With no memory of even her name, she didn't know from who. She only knew she wasn't safe.

Adrian soon learns she is much more than a damsel in distress, and he’s stuck with her. It isn't long before the past she cannot remember begins to catch up with them both…

THE NIGHTLIFE SAN ANTONIO is a non-stop thrill ride through the shadowy borderworld of mafia politics and vampires – and sex.

About the Author:

Travis Luedke is a husband, father, and author of Urban Fantasy Thriller, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction, and Sci-fi. He is currently catching a 3rd degree sunburn in San Antonio, Texas, and loving every minute of it.

As the author of the Nightlife Series novels, Travis lives very vicariously through his writings. He invites you to enjoy his macabre flights of fancy, but be warned: The Nightlife Series is violent, sexy, and occasionally violently sexy.

Author Links:  

Amazon Author Page ● Author Blog ● The Nightlife Series Blog 

Facebook ● Facebook The Nightlife Series Page ● Facebook Author Page

Goodreads ● G+ ● Twitter ● Wattpad ● Website ● Email 

Book Links:

Amazon ● Goodreads 

Barnes & Noble ● iTunes ● Kobo ● Smashwords ● Allromanceebooks 

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