Daily Archives: January 19, 2017

An Affair to Dismember (Matchmaker Mysteries Book 1)by Elise Sax

“Fans of laugh-out-loud romantic suspense will enjoy this new author as she joins the ranks of Janet Evanovich, Katie MacAllister, and Jennifer Crusie.”–Booklist, on An Affair to Dismember
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“Elise Sax will win your heart.”–New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis
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Three months has been Gladie Burger’s limit when it comes to staying in one place. That’s why Gladie is more than a little skeptical when her Grandma Zelda–who is more than a little psychic– recruits her into the family’s matchmaking business in the quaint small town of Cannes, California. What’s more, Gladie is also highly unqualified, having a terrible track record with romance. Still, Zelda is convinced that her granddaughter has her clairvoyant “gift.” But when the going gets tough, Gladie wonders if this gift has a return policy.
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When Zelda’s neighbor drops dead in his kitchen, Gladie is swept into his bizarre family’s drama. Despite warnings from the (distractingly gorgeous) chief of police to steer clear of his investigation, Gladie is out to prove that her neighbor’s death was murder. It’s not too long before she’s in way over her head–with the hunky police chief, a dysfunctional family full of possible killers, and yet another mysterious and handsome man, whose attentions she’s unable to ignore. Gladie is clearly being pursued–either by true love or by a murderer. Who will catch her first?

The Dark Companionsby M.A. Kassel

For the children of Ursyca, sleeping with a monster under their bed is no scary fantasy but the harsh reality…

To honor the ancients’ pact, every kid must live with a creature lurking in the shadows. A dark companion, coming straight from the abyss, that will feed on their fears and nightmares.

It is the rule. It is the law.

For most families, that means avoiding any traumatic experiences. It is the only way to keep their beast starved and ensure that, on their sixteenth birthday, the youths can take control of it and do not get eaten alive.

Sid doesn’t have such a choice anymore. He needs to become a powerful Subduer to save his sister Eyleen from the terrible fate that awaits her. That’s why the young ore digger subjects himself to the worst horrors. That’s why he spends his every waking hour looking for pain and misery. However, when the fateful day arrives and he gets ready for his showdown, something goes awfully wrong. And so begins the race against time.

Sid will have to leave his village and seek help, but it’s a tough and dangerous world out there. With Count Kalderan set on conquering the world and killing every Subduer to assert his power… And his power-mad sons looking to make their mark in this world… Will Sid be able to come back in time to save his sister?

Dream Watersby Erin A. Jensen

A contemporary fantasy that blurs the lines between dream and reality, fairy tale and history, love and obsession, Dream Waters is the first book in the Dream Waters series.

All his life, Charlie Oliver has watched the people around him morph into creatures that no one else sees. Unlike the rest of the world, Charlie remembers the Waters that transport him to the Dream World each night. And he sees glimpses of people’s Dream forms in the waking world. Condemned to spend his waking hours in a psychiatric facility because of his Dream Sight, Charlie doesn’t expect anything to change. But everything starts changing the day Emma Talbot walks through the door in the middle of a group therapy session.

Haunted by memories of the events that led to her admission, Emma plans to end her life the first chance she gets. But something about Charlie stops her. From the moment they shake hands, his friendship feels safe and familiar. As Emma begins to let down her guard, Charlie catches a glimpse of the fiery-eyed dragon that lurks behind her Dream form. Each night, as Emma dreams of the man who’s been banned from visiting, Charlie searches the Dream World for the monster that shadows her. But when Emma’s suppressed memories begin to surface, Charlie finds more monsters than he bargained for.

Big Mouth & Ugly Girlby Joyce Carol Oates

Big Mouth

No I did not. I did not, I did not. I did not say those things, and I did not plan those things. Won’t It anyone believe me?

Ugly Girl

All right, Ugly Girl made a mistake. I’d told my mom what I’d heard in the cafeteria, and she’d told Dad. Evidently. I’d thought for sure they would want me to speak up for the truth.

No Mistakes Grammar: Misused Wordsby Giacomo Giammatteo

***Never use a word the wrong way again!***

Have you ever said something and no sooner than it escapes your lips, you wonder–did I say that right? Did I use the right word?

Chances are it was one of the 200 words covered in this book. I’m not saying it covers all the words, but it touches base with most of the more common culprits.

Ever wonder if you should use ‘good’ or ‘well’? How about ‘lie’ or ‘lay’–that’s one that almost no one gets right.

How about then and than, try to and try and, which and that, which and who.

There are many that seem to stump people. Learn these words, and many more when you read this book. It’s designed to help you remember the proper word to use in each circumstance.

And not just words, but sayings, odd punctuation, and even a few Latin expressions, such as e.g., ergo, etc., and i.e. (Did I just say ‘ergo’. If I do that again, smack me.) I know you think you are familiar with these, but despite their ubiquitousness (Smack me for that also.), there might be a few odd rules that pertain to using Latin expressions that you’re not familiar with. It’s worthwhile to learn them (especially if you intend to write).

So, get your act together. Forget the coffee today and pick up a copy of Misused Words. You’ll be glad you did.

Forgotten Bodyguard Box Setby Ali Parker

From Best Selling Author, Ali Parker… Forgotten Bodyguard Full Series Box Set.

FORGOTTEN BODYGUARD 1
It’s hard to tell a bad boy to keep his hands off the hottest asset under his watch… especially when she wants those hands all over her.

Chloe Moore has money, status and popularity, but she yearns for the missing piece – freedom. Her father is a senator in California and has decided to run for President of the United States. Due to some of his political positions, he’s receiving death threats. With no choice, Chloe is given a shadow, a bodyguard that has been instructed to never leave her side during her summer break from UCLA. Her life before her father’s decision to run was restrictive, now it’s unbearable.

Ian Matthenson has worked himself up from the shitty start he got in life. Coming from the wrong side of the tracks and spending more time in jail than not, he’s finally cleaned up and proven himself to the right people. His older brother gets him a gig he can’t refuse -protecting the college-aged daughter of a political icon, a man even he looks up to. He has no concern over his ability to keep the pretty little tease safe, but keeping his hands off of her is going to be the feat of his existence.

Things heat up as Chloe pushes Ian to the edge, both physically and mentally. It’s only when her life is in danger that he realizes that perhaps it’s not just his paycheck that causes him to protect the girl’s body so closely…

FORGOTTEN BODYGUARD 2

It’s hard to tell a bad boy to keep his hands off the hottest asset under his watch… especially when she wants those hands all over her.

After Chloe sacrificing herself for Ian and watching him walk away, she’s devastated. Her father’s more than happy to assign a new bodyguard and she’s more than thrilled to provide the man with his own personal version of hell.

With Jeremy still on the loose, Ian keeps as close as the restraining order Senator Moore issued will allow him to. When questions arise about the Senator’s involvement in ruining Jeremy’s life, Chloe’s safety is once again threatened, and Ian comes charging in – rules be damned.

In the cut throat game of politics, sacrifices must be made to achieve success.

This time it might just be too much though…

FORGOTTEN BODYGUARD 3

It’s hard to tell a bad boy to keep his hands off the hottest asset under his watch… especially when she wants those hands all over her.

With blood on his hands, Ian is forced to move up into the top bodyguard position for Senator Mitch Moore, leaving Chloe in the hands of a less-than competent ass. She refuses to come out of her shell after witnessing the death of her closest companion and has no choice but to blame Ian. He was the one standing above the body with a smoking gun.

Power corrupts, and leaves a fallout that none of them are ready for or capable of handling. Everything boils down to one moment. Her or him? With only one life to be spared, who will Ian choose? His girl or his brother…

Longingby Ciana Stone

The Man Who Has it All.

That was the title of the magazine article on LJ Legacy. He has it all. Or so it seems from the outside looking in. But looks are all too often deceiving, aren’t they?

Yes, his family has great wealth and power, but you know the old saying “you can’t buy love.” After several failed marriages, LJ has accepted that marriage is something that doesn’t work for him. He’s learned to be content with his life.

Then the letter comes – the one with no postmark and no return address, the one with his full name handwritten on the front and nothing else.

Logan James Legacy.

Only one person in his life has ever called him that and he hasn’t seen her in ten years — not since the night she made love with him and was gone when he woke. Now there is a letter from her with a cryptic warning. “A Judas wolf walks among you.”

Sabine.

Memories of their night together ten years ago and darker memories of a time when they were children flood back in and LJ knows he won’t rest until he finds her.

The problem is, uncovering her whereabouts also means uncovering dark truths about her and his own family — truths that might just get them both killed.

Can love really conquer all?

They are about to find out if they will walk away together or if they are fated to walk alone … longing for what they cannot have.