A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester (Guest Post/Giveaway)

Please give a warm welcome to historical romance author, Amanda Forester!



Drinking My Way Through the Regency
by Amanda Forester

Hello and thank you for inviting me today!  Considering the very clever name of this blog (gosh, I wish I had thought of it!) I present to you a drinking guide to the Regency- you know for the next time you all time travel back there (I'm sure it happens all the time).

Why a drinking guide you ask?  Well, up until relatively recently water was not particularly safe to drink, as the cholera epidemics would attest.  Alcohol of various forms had the benefit of being fermented which killed harmful bacteria, making it one of the safest things to drink.  Alcohol content, at least in some beverages, may have been less than now, just enough to kill the bacteria that was trying to kill you.  Weak beer, called "small beer" may have only had an alcohol content of 0.8% and was drank even at breakfast, including by children.

A CERTAIN SUMMER by Patricia Beard (Spotlight/Giveaway)

Today we would like to share with you an upcoming book from Gallery Books and a giveaway - Patricia Beard's A CERTAIN SUMMER. Enjoy!


A Certain Summer
by Patricia Beard
Paperback, 336 pages
Expected publication: May 21st 2013 by Gallery Books
ISBN 1476710260 

"Nothing ever changes at Wauregan.” That mystique is the tradition of the idyllic island colony off the shore of Long Island, the comforting tradition that its summer dwellers have lived by for over half a century. But in the summer of 1948, after a world war has claimed countless men—even those who came home—the time has come to deal with history’s indelible scars.
Helen Wadsworth’s husband, Arthur, was declared missing in action during an OSS operation in France, but the official explanation was mysteriously nebulous. Now raising a teenage son who longs to know the truth about his father, Helen turns to Frank Hartman—her husband’s best friend and his partner on the mission when he disappeared. Frank, however, seems more intent on filling the void in Helen’s life that Arthur’s absence has left. As Helen’s affection for Frank grows, so does her guilt, especially when Peter Gavin, a handsome Marine who was brutally tortured by the Japanese and has returned with a faithful war dog, unexpectedly stirs new desires. With her heart pulled in multiple directions, Helen doesn’t know whom to trust—especially when a shocking discovery forever alters her perception of both love and war.
Part mystery, part love story, and part insider’s view of a very private world, A Certain Summer resonates in the heart long after the last page is turned.

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Sexy Snippets: Real (Real, Raw & Ripped #1) by Katy Evans

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Tuesdays have never been so sexy!

Sexy Snippets is a weekly feature hosted by Reading Between the Wines for the 18+ crowd. To join in just grab the button, post a sexy paragraph or two from your current read and share the author & title so other participants can add the book to their TBR list if they like. Then add your post to the linky below so everyone can follow along. Have a sexy good time!

Predatory: In Still Darkness by Dianne Duvall (Interview/Giveaway)

Lexi: Anyone seen this cover? Creepy golden eye staring into your soul? The cover screams paranormal, crack me open at your own risk. As does our guest today, welcome Dianne Duvall!

Dianne: Thank you, Lexi!  I’m very happy to be here today!

Lexi: The Immortal Guardians has a new installment! A short one, but it still counts when you bring us tempting vampires and some smexing. You did manage to squeeze in some hot loving right?

Dianne: Of course!  How could I not with a handsome, French immortal warrior as the hero?

Lolita Lopez's GRABBED Series (Guest Post/Giveaway)

Today we are happy to be a part of Lolita Lopez's tour for her GRABBED series!

Uniformly Hot!

There's just something about a man in uniform that revs my engine! Firefighters, medics, police officers, soldiers, Marines—I could go on and on. One of my favorite things to do while building the world of the Grabbed series was to drool over—ahem, I mean research—military and SWAT uniforms.

I settled on really intimidating black and gray garb for the Harcos sky warriors. I wanted them to wear clothing that looks harsh and strikes fear in the hearts of the civilian populations they police. When Hallie gets her first look at Vicious, the effect is instant…

Tour: Christine Wenrick's THE CHARMED TRILOGY (Guest Post/Giveaway)

Today we are happy to be a part of Christine Wenrick's The Charmed Trilogy tour!

The Book Boyfriend

First off let me say thank you for having me here today to talk about my recently completed Charmed Trilogy. And . . . great title for a blog! I can’t think of anything better than escaping to someplace quiet with that perfect glass of Pinot and a sexy, romantic read?

Heaven!!!

It’s romantic and we need it.

So is that why our favorite romance authors have us clicking to buy their next novel faster than we can type in our credit card number? Some might argue that it’s easier to have a book boyfriend (. . . or several) than a real one. Book boyfriends never leave the toilet seat up, or toss their dirty socks everywhere. They always seem to know just the right thing to say, even if it’s something that going to break your heart. And a book boyfriend never cheats on you because he exists solely to make your heart go pitter patter between the pages.

Ella James' Voodoo For Two (Guest Post/Giveaway)

Good morning, lovelies! Today we have Ella James joining us with a delicious recipe for Jambalaya ( a favorite of mine) and her new book, Voodoo For Two. Enjoy!


Cajun Food
by Elle James

One of the things I love best about visiting Louisiana is eating Cajun food! Oh, yeah. My husband was born in Louisiana so we have gumbo a lot and I love things like Shrimp Etoufee and Jambalaya. And if you make it to New Orleans, check out the beignets at Cafe Du Monde. Man I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!
I don't cook often, but when I do, I make enough to last the week. Some time-saving tricks I use are when I'm cutting up celery and onions, I cut enough for two batches of whatever I want to cook and freeze half. I also do this with a whole chicken. I'll boil it up, debone and split it so that I have some for cooking right then and freeze the rest for a quick chicken noodle soup or gumbo. If you don't want to take the time to boil a chicken, buy a rotisserie chicken on your way home from work and debone that savory delight and use it. When you write a book based in Louisiana, you have to have some mention of the food. In VOODOO ON THE BAYOU, Miz Mozelle is constantly treating the neighborhood to fresh beignets. Now, that's something I haven't tried making, but I sample them every time I'm in N'Awlins! Happy reading and happy eating!

Kathi Barton's Son Of Our Blood (Guest Post/Giveaway)

Author Kathi Barton is joining us today with her recent release and a few of her favorite foods!

Favorite Foods

1. Fried Chicken
2. Pork fried rice
3. Cup cakes with extra frosting
4. Grilled hot dogs that are a little on the crispy side
5. Fresh Tomatoes still warm from the garden
6. Corn on the cob
7. Grilled salmon
8. Fresh vegetables sauteed with butter
9. New York style cheesecake with no topping
10. Mashed potatoes and white gravy

18 & Over Book Blogger Follow #77: Book Boyfriends & Naughty Gifts!

 

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How to join in:

• You should run a book blog that features and reviews mostly adult reads, some Y.A.’s are okay but 18 & over adult reads should be your majority.
• Make a separate post for the 18 & Over Book Blogger Follow on your blog.
• Copy the html for the button above and place it at the top of your post.
• List & answer the ‘Question of the Week.’
• Place your name and blog title in the linky below and the url for a direct link to your post
• Visit the other blogs on the list and say 'Hi!' Following each blog is not mandatory but I know it is always appreciated, and if someone comments saying they’re a new follower it’s polite to follow back. :) It’s always nice to spread the 18 & Over Book Blogging love!
• Contact me (readingbetweenthewines10 at gmail dot com) with any questions!

Question of the Week: You just walked into your bedroom to find your favorite book boyfriend lying on your bed with three naughty gifts. Who is it and what are they? 

The Sacrificed by Jordan Link (Guest Post/Giveaway)

Today I would like to give a warm welcome to YA author, Jordan Link!


Thanks for having me on the blog! Today, I’d like to talk about something that we all love to read: romance! In The Sacrificed, a romance blooms between Emerald and Dusk, two people who might as well by separated by the Mediterranean Sea. Dusk is a winged, an inhabitant of the upper level, a boy whose attitude toward the walkers is much different than that of his peers. Emerald is a walker, his polar opposite. She has never been rebellious, has never considered that their boundaries could be torn down. And then she meets the winged boy named Dusk.

Days pass, and Emerald lets her guard down. She begins to consider a new perspective, one that many of her classmates already exhibit. They will do anything to spite the winged, from skipping school to outright theft. And though Emerald, as a half-winged, isn’t exactly one of them, she finds their ways quite appealing. That is, until the winged council strikes back.

And, for a closer look into The Sacrificed, here is a brief excerpt that I found fitting for the blog:

KaSonndra's The Prelude (Spotlight)

Today we would like to share with you the new adult romance, The Prelude, with a spotlight & excerpt!

Title: The Prelude
Author: KaSonndra Leigh
Published: March 31, 2013
Format: E-book
Places to Buy: Amazon - Barnes&Noble

Goodreads

A New Adult Contemporary Romance

After finishing design school six months ago, Erin Angelo left her tragic past behind in the States and started a new life in Milan, Italy. Burying the grief, silencing her demons, and living a life without any real attachments has worked well for her so far. But when Erin secures her first real job as a budding clothing designer, her controlled world is shaken to its core by the mysteriously sexy director of the local symphony.
Alek Dostov is a man who knows what he wants and how to get it. He’s successful, hot, the son of a millionaire, and women all over the world flock to see one of his performances. For Alek, Erin represents the ultimate challenge: sexy, smart, and unaffected by his charms…or so she thinks. Just like Erin, Alek avoids attachments that leave him emotionally vulnerable. But unlike Erin, his pursuit of all things pleasurable is ruthless. 
Knowing how wary they both are concerning any kind of committed relationship, Alek finds a way to pursue Erin, satisfying the intense attraction between them without sacrificing the freedom they both enjoy. Sometimes the deepest passion brings out the darkest emotions. And Erin finds herself completely unprepared for the forbidden world of the young maestro and his truths and even his secrets, as she struggles to deal with her own.
Music, passion, betrayal and forbidden love spun together in one of the most romantic cities in the world.

This novel contains sexual situations and mature language. It is intended for an audience at 17+ years of age.

Elsker by ST Bende (Guest Post)

Today I would like to welcome author, ST Bende, joining us with her new adult paranormal romance, Elsker!


Why You Should Always Follow Your Beverage Cravings

Thank you so much for letting me visit today.   As a debut author, it’s been amazing to be embraced by such a lovely group of bloggers.  You’ve all made me feel so welcome!

Since y’all can appreciate the importance of a good beverage, I wanted to share an important lesson: You never know what a good cup of coffee can lead to.

THE ELSKER SAGA began on a road trip along the Oregon coast.  Thanks to a caffeine craving, I found myself at one of those little drive through coffee huts, chatting with a friendly, college-aged barista.  Before I drove away, I stopped to look.  A sign proudly welcomed me to Nehalem, Oregon, Population 250.  A solitary red light flashed from a wire, directing traffic along the town’s main road (which doubled as US Highway 101).  The forest was to my left, the river straight ahead, and somewhere behind the residential neighborhood on my right was the Pacific Ocean.  I snapped a picture of the coffee shop, and I’m so glad that I did.  Because that was the moment ELSKER was born.

Tour: The Dom with the Perfect Brats by Leia Shaw, Sorcha Black, Cari Silverwood (Excerpt/Giveaway)

Today we are happy to be a part of The Dom with the Perfect Brats blog tour with an excerpt from the book!

The Dom with the Perfect Brats 
by Leia Shaw, Sorcha Black, Cari Silverwood
Publisher: W C Press
Release date: May 10th, 2013
Length: Novel of 110,000  words
Genre:  M/f/f BDSM contemporary menage romance 
Cover Art: Leia Shaw

Godfrey Cross is a big, tattooed Dom with no tolerance for brats. But when he meets two mouthy vanilla girls, he begins to see their charm.
Gemma and Izzy seem more into each other than into him and hewonders if he's wasting his time. Yet despite the clash between his strict version of BDSM and their rebellious natures, he finds himself growing to love them.
When his need for control tears their relationship apart, they must learn to compromise or they will lose each other. People may not be perfect, but could these two be perfect for him?

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Legally Undercover by Rachell Kall (Excerpt/Giveaway)

Today we would like to share with you and excerpt from Rachel Kall's new romantic suspense, LEGALLY UNDERCOVER!



Legally Undercover by Rachel Kall
Release: April 15, 2013
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Entranced Publishing

Attorney Alex Popov’s dream of partnership is put to the test when she’s pulled into a top-secret investigation involving arms dealers and one of her clients, Rodrigues Capital. The only good part about her association with the secretive organization is her client contact, Pedro Martín. She’s drawn to him, but he’s hiding something.When Jacob shows up as a new attorney at Alex’s firm, it’s clear Pedro isn’t the only one with secrets. As Alex tries to determine Jacob’s true identity, she’s drawn closer to Pedro and deeper into the mystery of Rodrigues Capital and its shadowy networks.Everyone has an agenda. In a world of lies, where no one is what they seem, Alex puts everything — even her dreams of partnership — on the line for love.

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*Freebie: The prequel to Legally Undercover, Pure Deception is available for free from Smashwords!

Sexy Snippets: Stealing Harper (Taking Chances, #2) by Molly McAdams

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Tuesdays have never been so sexy!

Sexy Snippets is a weekly feature hosted by Reading Between the Wines for the 18+ crowd. To join in just grab the button, post a sexy paragraph or two from your current read and share the author & title so other participants can add the book to their TBR list if they like. Then add your post to the linky below so everyone can follow along. Have a sexy good time!