Review: Imitation by Heather Hildenbrand

Everyone is exactly like me. 
There is no one like me. 
The rough fabric of my cotton nightgown chafes so I lie very still. They say my discomfort comes from being built like one accustomed to niceties. How is that fair when I myself have never experienced anything but copies of the real thing? 
My entire life is an imitation. 
I am an Imitation. 
I’ve been here five years. Training. Preparing. Waiting.
And now I have a letter.
My assignment has begun. 
I am a prisoner.
I am not Raven Rogen.
I am here to die.

~~ I received this book in exchange for an honest review~~

I have read Heather's work before and it has never let me down, this book is no different. I couldn't put this book down at all. I think I was eating and reading this book, I know I was not sleeping because I was reading this book, that is how drawn into it I was.

In the early 1990's we saw the first sheep that was cloned, Dolly was the sheep's name. In this book, they have taken that achievement and gone a step further. They have cloned people. They just didn't clone them, they are exact replicas of their Authentic, down to their DNA. When they are "birthed" they are learning every mannerism that their Authentic does. Their personality, their attitudes, who they hang out with, what they wear, who they date etc... The imitations learn everything they do just in case they need to replace their authentic.

Ven is an Imitation to a very wealthy, very snobby, very popular Raven Rogen. But, Ven is different than other Imitations, Ven thinks for her self and questions authority. She is under the watchful eye of Titus, her father, or rather Raven's father, and Ven is protected by Linc. She feels something when she is around Linc. But, there is an underlying danger that Ven is involved in, and not by choice. Can she escape her house and escape the watchful eye of Titus? Can they help the other Imitations that she use to live with?

Heather never disappoints me at all. She writes books with such imagination that you can't help but to fall in love with her books. I know I am a fan for life, and you will be too, when you read this book. I can't wait for the second book to come out. I NEED to know what happens with Ven and Linc. I want to know if they can be safe.

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Author of Across the Galaxy, Whisper, and the Dirty Blood series. I write, read, and fuss at my kids. Oh, and I do laundry, lots of laundry. I'm pretty good at it, too. Sometimes I even read WHILE doing laundry - and fussing at my kids. I'm a multi-tasker. 

For more information on my books, release dates, or just general stalker material, um, I mean FAN material, visit my website. www.heatherhildenbrand.blogspot.com. I love hearing from readers! 

Likes and dislikes? I love vintage tees, hate socks with sandals, and if my house was on fire the one thing I'd grab is my Amazon Fire TV! (oh yeah, I'm a fan of puns.)

Release Day Blitz: Wicked Innocence by Missy Johnson

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Synopsis:

Don’t let my petite and innocent appearance fool you, because I’m one person you don’t want to cross. I’m Micah, the youngest member of Resurrection…If only they knew how young. My fake ID says I’m twenty-one.

And I will be…in four years.

What can I say? I blossomed early. Home sucked, so I left, determined to do something with my life.

Landing the gig as lead vocalist in the band was a dream come true. I’ve worked hard to make something of myself and nothing is going to ruin that for me.

Then He showed up.

He’s hot as hell and so into me. But he’s also twenty-five.

I don’t want to lie to him, but if the truth comes out I’ll lose everything, including him.

My Review:

~~I received this from the Author in exchange for an honest review~~

This book totally redeemed Missy's writing abilities with me. This is the second book that I read by her. I am so glad that I did read it. I ABSOLUTELY loved this book. I followed the story line very well, and I was able to understand what was going on throughout the entire story. 

Micah is a 21 year old (or that's what her drivers license says she is) aspiring singer wanting to break into the music business. She has an audition in front of an audience to impress the band, Resurrection, manager.Come to find out it is former rocker Saxon Waite. The chemistry that flows between them is hot! But, can the past really catch up with you, and if it does, can the band and Micah overcome the past? 

Missy, in my book, has totally made a huge comeback. I was disappointed in the last book that I read by her, but this one, I have no words that describe what I love about this book. I read it in one night, I couldn't put it down at all. If you haven't gotten this book yet, YOU NEED TO GET IT NOW!!

Wicked Innocence by Missy Johnson

Publication Date: August 4, 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance 
Purchase: Amazon

About Missy Johnson

Missy lives in a small town in Central Victoria with her husband, and her confused pets (a dog who think she’s a cat, a cat who thinks he’s a dog…you get the picture).

When she’s not writing, she can usually be found looking for something to read.

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Release Day Blitz: Indiscretion: Vol. 1 by Elisabeth Grace

We're so excited to celebrate the release of INDISCRETION: VOLUME 1 by Elisabeth Grace! Make sure to get your hands on the first installment of this steamy serial!

About INDISCRETION: Volume One

F*ck and chuck. Pump and dump. Hit it and quit it. One night stand. Didn’t matter how I branded it—that’s all she had wanted it to be. That much was clear when she left me with my pants down and my dick still out.What she hadn’t counted on was fate intervening and our worlds colliding—again.

The day I showed back up in the life of Chloe Griffins, I knew I had to have her again. My body was hungry for another taste. Like an addict, I’d been craving another hit for months, and there she was—flesh and bone, tits and ass.

The fact that she worked for the competition should’ve been reason enough for me to leave her alone. I had a job to do that summer and f*cking Chloe wasn’t part of it. But I was like a man possessed.

I’d do whatever it took to have her again.

Add it to your Goodreads list here! Amazon (to come) | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes Indiscretion: Volume Two releases August 18th
Indiscretion: Volume Three releases September 1st
Indiscretion: Volume Four releases September 15th

Excerpt:

“You do not need to bring that up.” Her eyes narrowed and I could tell she was pissed. “Really?” I raised an eyebrow. “Do you react this way to every man who gives you an orgasm? Or just the ones you choose to hit and run?" “I, what? I did not...” she stammered. Good. I had her off-kilter. At least now I knew the feeling was mutual. “Look, it’s fine.” I shrugged and grinned, showing her I wasn’t all that bad. “Why did you take off that night?” She looked at me, contemplating her answer. “I was embarrassed. I’ve never done anything like that before. I had a little too much to drink and let’s just say I wasn’t thinking clearly.” I took a step closer, my gaze locking on hers. My hand moved to her face and cupped her jaw. I couldn’t resist. “Oh, I’d say you were clear enough with me about what you wanted.” I grinned and inched closer to her. The heat between us was palpable. I enjoyed making her uncomfortable. Maybe it was payback for her having left me in the dust that night. Who am I kidding? It was the attraction that still pulsed between us, even months later, in the light of day and stone-cold sober. Her mouth dropped open. “Please, you were the one who kissed me first!” “True, but you were the one who straddled me like you were gearing up to ride bronco,” I said with a pretend laisse-faire tone. Ah, there was that adorable flush in her cheeks again, when it had just started to subside.

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Just read: Devil's Prey (A Dance with The Devil Novel #1 ) by SE Chardou

Devil's Prey by SE Chardou

~~I received this in exchange for an honest review~~

OK, so, I'm not going to lie, I started reading this as a job. However, when I got into it (chapter 2 for me)I was no longer reading this as a job. I was reading this for fun. True, it has situations that I don't prefer, but it is tastefully written, and there was only one scene. This is the first ever book that I have read by SE, and I can tell you with a certainty that it is not going to be the last.

Devils Prey is completely different than any book that I have ever read. First off, how on earth does one know so much about one thing? In this case it is motorcycle clubs (MC). The way that they conduct business, and the types that they conduct the business with. This book as a mix of mafia, MC, mob, Vegas, off shore accounts and mysterious reasons why people end up dead. But most importantly is the twist that I never saw coming. Man oh Man, my jaw dropped when I read it.

If you like the danger of MCs the mafia, and Vegas then I highly recommend this book. If you don't, then I highly recommend this book. If you are out looking for a read that has a mix of danger, suspense, and twists, then I highly recommend this book. Hell lets face it, I highly recommend this book to anyone that can read (over 18 of course due to suggestive content). SE has a new fan, and you can guarantee that I am going to be stalking her pages until the next one comes out!!

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Cover Reveal: Live, Laugh, Lattes by S.L Macy

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 30, 2014

SYNOPSIS:

Madi Kennedy is 40, fabulous and has it all, an exciting career as an ER Nurse at Bridgewater Memorial, a charming home in a suburb of Phoenix, loving and supportive parents, the best group of girlfriends any woman could ask for and the pride and joy of her life, her beautiful 9 year old daughter, Claire.  

What else could Madi possibly need? 
Maybe something that doesn’t require 2 ‘C’ batteries and likes to cuddle?

Insert Declan Hillier, Vanilla Ice, and a treadmill here.

Declan is very tall, very hot, very Southern, and very 29.

When Madi meets Declan she falls for him, literally. 

Can someone who knows the cultural significance of the telephone number 867-5309 make a relationship work with someone who doesn’t know life without MTV? 

Madi loved New Coke and Jake Ryan. 
Declan doesn’t know what “Where’s the beef?” means.
Madi loved Xanadu and wanted to be Julie McCoy, Cruise Director.
Declan loved Fight Club and wanted to be Stifler.

Can they overlook and overcome their differences? 

Will the Cougar make a catch?

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Blog Tour: Love me Anyway by JL Redington

Synopsis: 

There is a serial killer loose in America’s National Parks. Greyson Beauchene, Head Ranger of Alaska’s Denali National Park is certain he will never have to deal with that because his park is too ‘out of the way.’ However, Ranger Beauchene soon finds out he is dead wrong. 
Greyson and his two assistants are flown by helicopter into a remote section of the park where hikers have found a casket, one of the biggest indicators the serial killer has found Denali. Greyson’s team is joined by one incredibly irritating and extremely demanding FBI Profiler and her two Agents. Very good at what she does, Aspen O’Connell sets out to take control of the crime scene and everyone involved in it, and Greyson is having none of it. 

Greyson, Aspen and their teams must work together to find this killer before he kills again. Events move quickly as the group pieces together clues from the crime scene and a profile is established. As they work through abduction attempts and visible threats, Greyson and Aspen struggle to put their growing feelings for each other in a place that will keep them focused on finding an evil, evil man and bringing justice to innocent victims.

My Review:

~~I was gifted this in exchange for an honest review~~

I found this book hard to get in to. I had to start it several times because I was easily distracted and was unable to get into the book. When I finally did get into the book, it took it some time to pick up the speed. After it did that, it was a fast ride! There were twists and turns and hills, and mountains that I didn't see coming. 

The book has beautiful scenery in it. It takes place in Alaska, in the Denali National Forrest. J.L. describes the area very well. She paints a picture in your mind that you are able to see the landscape of the mountains and the way that she tells you about this, I believe that she at up with the Denali mountains to get an accurate description. I was able to picture everything that she was talking about. It makes me want to go up to Alaska and see the mountains. 

The story follows a park ranger and a FBI profiler as they track a serial killer that leaves coffins in the middle of the park. They go on a chasing spree trying to stay ahead of the killer, but he is always ahead of them. 

I found this book to be well written, and a good story. There is a second book after this one, and I want to read that as well. Pick up this book! You won't be disappointed at all!

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Author Bio:

JL Redington lives Juneau, AK,  with her husband Terry and puppy, Shelby.  Together they are the parents of 6 grown children and 19 grandchildren.   She loves to read, camp, cook and be with her friends and family.    In writing this romance series, JL has found a new love in her life, and that is writing books.    JL has always felt books are a way to take us out of the everyday and into a place we can relax, be entertained and enjoy a different world for a period of time.   Happy reading!

Connect with JL!

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Cover Reveal: Chronicles of a Lincoln Park Fashionista by Aven Ellis

 

 Synopsis: 

Recent college graduate Avery Andrews is ready to begin a new life in the big city. She’s landed an apartment in Chicago’s famed Lincoln Park neighborhood–and has her eye on the cute commodities trader just a floor above.

If Premier Airlines knew about her fear of flying, they never would have hired her to be their marketing assistant—but it’s not like Avery wants a lifelong career. Right now she simply wants a job to pay her bills…and fund a few little shopping excursions, too.

Her new lifestyle comes with a price tag, as Avery is not only faced with paying a ridiculous rent but finds she’s perceived as one of the vacant, husband-hunting fashionistas who live in the area. Avery resents this stereotype—so she doesn’t want a lifelong career, and she loves fashions she can’t afford, but that doesn’t mean she is empty-headed and spoiled, does it?

When an opportunity to participate in a documentary at work arises, Avery finds a two-fold solution to her problems. She’ll earn extra money for it, and the documentary will show her as a serious career woman, enabling her to shed that husband-hunting fashionista label for good.

When the camera is on, Avery attempts to be a motivated professional woman. But when she is challenged by Deacon Ryan, the videographer assigned to cover her story, Avery finds herself wanting things she was never supposed to want—like a lasting career—and Deacon. And Avery might just gain more from the experience than a perfect career image and extra cash to put in her Tory Burch wallet…

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