Announcement: The Winner's Curse + The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski READ-A-LONG!

I have been wanting to read The Winner's Curse FOREVER and this read-a-long hosted by the fabulous Damaris at Good Choice Reading came along at the perfect time! Just in time for book two of the series!

I've teamed up with a Good Choice Reading and a few other awesome blogging buddies to bring you all a read-along of The Winner's Curse and The Winner's Crime!

The read-along will be broken down into chapters, and will run from February 3rd - March 31st. We will share and discuss our thoughts on each week's chapters on the TUESDAY of each week. There is also an awesome giveaway sponsored by Macmillan that will run the entire time of the read-along. You could win a signed copy of The Winner's Curse & The Winner's Crime!! There will be tons of ways to enter and double/triple your chances of winning!

We hope you will join us and follow along!

This is one series you DO NOT want to miss out on!

Make sure to follow the HASHTAG #TheWinnersTrilogy on twitter!

Here are your participating bloggers...

Good Choice Reading

Shortie Says...

ReadingTeen

Once Upon A Twilight

I *HEART* BIG BOOKS

Vi3tBabe Reviews

Pivot Book Reviews

A Little Bit of R&R

Jenuine Cupcakes

Ravenous Reader

ABOUT THE BOOKS

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As a general's daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions. One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin's eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him'with unexpected consequences. It's not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin. But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined.

Set in a richly imagined new world, The Winner's Curse is a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart.

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Book two of the dazzling Winner's Trilogy is a fight to the death as Kestrel risks betrayal of country for love.

The engagement of Lady Kestrel to Valoria’s crown prince means one celebration after another. But to Kestrel it means living in a cage of her own making. As the wedding approaches, she aches to tell Arin the truth about her engagement…if she could only trust him. Yet can she even trust herself? For—unknown to Arin—Kestrel is becoming a skilled practitioner of deceit: an anonymous spy passing information to Herran, and close to uncovering a shocking secret.

As Arin enlists dangerous allies in the struggle to keep his country’s freedom, he can’t fight the suspicion that Kestrel knows more than she shows. In the end, it might not be a dagger in the dark that cuts him open, but the truth. And when that happens, Kestrel and Arin learn just how much their crimes will cost them.

READ-ALONG SCHEDULE

The Winner's Curse Read-Along

February 3rd - Chapters 1 - 10

February 10th - Chapters 11 - 20

February 17th - Chapters 21 - 30

February 24th - Chapters 31 - 42

The Winner's Crime Read-Along

March 10th - Chapters 1 - 10

March 17th - Chapters 11 - 20

March 24th - Chapters 21 - 34

March 31st - Chapters 34 - 46

COMING SOON!

Woohoo! Are you excited? I sure am! It all starts tomorrow!!

all the best, dear readers!

 

*COVER REVEAL* SCORCHED by Jennifer L. Armentrout

GORGEOUS. That word pretty much covers my feelings about this cover reveal....

Without any further ado, here it is:

Scorched by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Expected Publication Date: June 16th, 2015


Sometimes life leaves a mark.

Most days, Andrea doesn't know whether she wants to kiss Tanner or punch him in the gut. He is seriously hot, with legit bedroom eyes and that firefighter body of his, but he's a major player, and he never cuts her any slack.

But when her life spirals out of control, he's there for her. The only problem is, no one else can save her... only she can save herself.

About the Author:
# 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV.

She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

Where to purchase & learn more:

Available for Pre-Order NOW!!

all the best, dear readers!

 

New Feature: A BRAND NEW EVENTS PAGE!

Guess what? I've added a brand new EVENTS page!

There are so many SO SO MANY amazing bookish events this year that I just had to create a page to organize myself. AND hopefully talk some of you into joining in! I'd love to meet you if you can attend!

Check it out right here! http://www.iheartbigbooks.com/p/events.html

I've just added January and February with the rest of the year coming soon!

all the best, dear readers!

 

*REVIEW* Owning Violet by Monica Murphy + PRINT #GIVEAWAY

Owning Violet (The Fowler Sisters #1)
by Monica Murphy
Publication Date: December 2nd, 2014
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy begins a sexy new contemporary romance series—perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emma Chase—that introduces three sisters born to wealth, raised to succeed, ready to love, destined to make waves.

I’ve moved through life doing what’s expected of me. I’m the middle daughter, the dutiful daughter. The one who braved a vicious attack and survived. The one who devoted herself to her family’s business empire. The one who met an ambitious man and fell in love. We were going to run Fleur Cosmetics together, Zachary and I.

Until he got a promotion and left me in the dust. Maybe it’s for the best, between his disloyalty and his wandering eye. But another man was waiting for me. Wanting me. He too has an overwhelming thirst for success, just like Zachary—perhaps even more so. He’s also ruthless. And mysterious. I know nothing about Ryder McKay beyond that he makes me feel things I’ve never felt before.

One stolen moment, a kiss, a touch . . . and I’m hooked. Ryder’s like a powerful drug, and I’m an addict who doesn’t want to be cured. He tells me his intentions aren’t pure, and I believe him. For once, I don’t care. I’m willing to risk everything just to be with him. Including my heart. My soul.

My everything.

And now for my review:
*Spoiler-Free* REVIEW: Owning Violet (The Fowler Sisters #1) by Monica Murphy
Published On: December 2nd, 2014

*DISCLOSURE: ARC was provided in exchange for a fair and honest review

My Thoughts:

Monica Murphy has written a book that creates a maelstrom of emotions within you. Owning Violet is not an easy love story. It's a LUST-HATE-LUST-LOVE-HATE-LOVE story. At the eye of the storm is Ryder McKay and his plan to seduce Violet Fowler, the seemingly weak minded and willed daughter of his company's CEO.

At first glance and within the beginning pages, you might begin to wonder why you should become invested in these characters. Ryder is a gorgeous, but manipulative ass. Violet has made decisions in her life that caused her stick around with a cheating, using scumbag. But then...then Ryder and Violet begin to interact, and the chemistry between them is simply combustible.

Violet blossoms into herself, gaining the confidence in the quick-witted and strong woman that lurks behind the quiet persona determined to please everyone. And Ryder? Well, he's still an ass at times. But as you learn about him and his past and experience his growing relationship with Violet, you can't help lusting, and possibly, loving him as well.

Speaking of lust, I must caution you on how utterly SCORCHING the sex scenes are in this book. Monica Murphy truly upped her game in this one.

The Final Verdict:
Monica Murphy has created a complex, intensely erotic and addictive novel in Owning Violet and if this is any indication of how the rest of the Fowler Sisters series will play out, I'm caught: hook, line, and sinker. This scorching page turner is perfect to keep you warm on one of these cold winter nights...

Rating:

About the Author:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Monica Murphy is a native Californian who lives in the foothills below Yosemite. A wife and mother of three, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance for Bantam and Avon. She is the author of One Week Girlfriend and Second Chance Boyfriend.

Where to purchase & learn more:


 

Well, don't just sit there! Those links up there are SO Convenient! *wink*

And now, here's the giveaway for you!

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all the best, dear readers!

 

#GIVEAWAYHOP - The Twelve Days of NEW ADULT

I love the holiday season! and I ESPECIALLY love giving and sharing! So thanks to the awesome Valerie and Jessica from StuckInBooks for hosting this amazing Giveaway Hop!

So what do I have for you today? GLAD YOU ASKED!

Are you a big fan of New Adult or perhaps you've never given it a try? Perfect! Here are 3 books for you to choose from!

This giveaway is OPEN INTERNATIONALLY for your choice of one of the pictured books!

Wait for You by Jennifer L. Armentrout | A Beautiful Wedding by Jamie McGuire | Take a Chance by Abbi Glines

Just enter the rafflecopter below, then hop on over to all the other stops on the list!

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all the best, dear readers!