All Played Out by Cora Carmack Street Team: Big/Little—“Get to Know”

Last week or so, Cora Carmack introduced the new street team for her upcoming release in the Rusk University series, All Played Out. This time around, all the new members were assigned a mentor, or in my case, a little. As soon as I found out who my little was I got to knowing more about her. Check out my interview/questionnaire with her below!

Cora posted the announcement here if any of you would like to check out the new team! I am so excited and pumped to start spreading the word about Nell and Torres! Leggggo! Let's do this!

About the book:

Title: All Played Out (Rusk University, #3)
Author: Cora Carmack
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Expected publication: May 12, 2015
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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In the third book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Carmack’s Rusk University series, a good girl is about to find out what happens when she creates the ultimate college bucket list and she sets her sights on a jock.

First person in her family to go to college? CHECK.
Straight A’s? CHECK.
On track to graduate early? CHECK.
Social life? . . . Yeah, about that . . .

With just a few weeks until she graduates, Antonella DeLuca’s beginning to worry that maybe she hasn’t had the full college experience. (Okay . . . Scratch that. She knows she hasn't had the full college experience.)

So Nell does what a smart, dedicated girl like herself does best. She makes a "to do" list of normal college activities.

Item #1? Hook up with a jock.

Rusk University wide receiver Mateo Torres practically wrote the playbook for normal college living. When he’s not on the field, he excels at partying, girls, and more partying. As long as he keeps things light and easy, it's impossible to get hurt . . . again. But something about the quiet, shy, sexy-as-hell Nell gets under his skin, and when he learns about her list, he makes it his mission to help her complete it.

Torres is the definition of confident (And sexy. And wild), and he opens up a side of Nell that she's never known. But as they begin to check off each crazy, exciting, normal item, Nell finds that her frivolous list leads to something more serious than she bargained for. And while Torres is used to taking risks on the field, he has to decide if he's willing to take the chance when it's more than just a game.

Together they will have to decide if what they have is just part of the experiment or a chance at something real.

Scavenger Hunt + Giveaway: Reaper's Stand by Joanna Wylde

I am so thrilled and honored to be one of the many blogs taking part in the scavenger hunt for Joanna Wylde's upcoming release, Reaper's Stand! I am a crazy fan of Wylde's Reapers MC series so being a part of this is definitely turning my fangirl hardon! ;)

All week long, various blogs will be revealing exclusive excerpts from Picnic and London's story so if you don't want to miss out, make sure you follow along daily. If you are just joining us now, head on over to Love to Read for Fun to start from the beginning!

One week, five days, twelve excerpts, and a whole lot of epic! This is one scavenger hunt you do not want to miss. As if that wasn't mind-blowing enough, Wylde is offering five winners signed copies of Reaper's Legacy, Devil's Game, and Reaper's Stand. Plus, a swag pack! WOAH, WUT. I know, right? So, stick around, read (and swoon) the amazing excerpt I've got for you, and enter to win!

Without further ado...

Exclusive Content + Giveaway: Of River and Raynn by Rebecca Ethington

I moved into the new place today. “Trial Living” It will definitely be a trial to live here. Hope I survive.

#ALLLINEDUP (Rusk University) Spirit Week Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to day two of All Lined Up's Rusk University Spirit Week Scavenger Hunt! The hunt will be taking place all week and if you missed day one, have no fear! You can still collect Monday's clue one, two, and three in time for the Rafflecopter!

Be sure to collect all three clues and enter them into the Rafflecopter for your chance to win! There will be a new clue each day this week, so be sure to check out the event every day to see where to find the first clue!

Tracey Garvis-Graves Special Announcement

We are thrilled to announce that bestselling author Tracey Garvis-Graves will be releasing an Adult Romantic Suspense novel this year! Please be sure to watch the gorgeous trailer for Every Time I Think of You, read the excerpt, and don't forget to add it to your reading list!

Book Spotlight: Better When He's Bad by Jay Crownover

So you’ve met Rule, Jet, Rome, and Nash! But there’s a new boy in town, along with a new series, by Jay Crownover. Better When He’s Bad (Welcome to the Point, #1) is a new adult novel scheduled for publication on June 17, 2014, by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing.

About the book:

Title: Better When He's Bad (Welcome to the Point, #1)
Author: Jay Crownover
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Expected publication: June 17, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Rome returns with a combustible new series that is sexier, darker, more dangerous—and better than ever!

There’s a difference between a bad boy and a boy who’s bad... meet Shane Baxter.

Sexy, dark, and dangerous, Bax isn’t just from the wrong side of the tracks, he is the wrong side of the tracks. A criminal, a thug, and a brawler, he’s the master of bad choices, until one such choice landed him in prison for five years. Now Bax is out and looking for answers, and he doesn’t care what he has to do or who he has to hurt to get them. But there’s a new player in the game, and she’s much too innocent, much too soft…and standing directly in his way.

Dovie Pryce knows all about living a hard life and the tough choices that come with it. She’s always tried to be good, tried to help others, and tried not to let the darkness pull her down. But the streets are fighting back, things have gone from bad to worse, and the only person who can help her is the scariest, sexiest, most complicated ex-con The Point has ever produced.

Bax terrifies her, awakening feelings she never thought she’d have for a guy like him. But it doesn’t take Dovie long to realize... some boys are just better when they’re bad.

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Ilsa Madden-Mills Surprise Announcement + Giveaway

Because Ilsa Madden-Mills fell in love with her beautifully flawed characters in Very Wicked Things, she penned Very Wicked Beginnings as a prequel novella to the book, featuring the story of football star Cuba Hudson and ballerina Dovey Beckham.

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, all May proceeds from the sale of the novella will be donated to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund which benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Book Blitz + Giveaway: Golden Hour by Campbell Reinhardt‏

I am a tremendous fan of Campbell Reinhardt! Their Lengths series is one of my all time favorites and I'm so happy that they're back with a new series! I've yet to read this one but it's definitely in my pile!

From April 20-May 3, Golden Hour will be on sale for just 99 shiny pennies so make sure you one-click it soon! To entice you further, check out the awesome guest posts I have to share with all of you as well as the blitz giveaway!

Without further ado...

#FootballFriday + Giveaway: Stella Santos

Welcome to week three of #FootballFriday! We've already met Carson McClain and Dallas Cole. This week, we are going to meet All Lined Up's best friend, BFF, biffle, Stella Santos!

If you've been following Cora Carmack's Twitter or Facebook posts, every week leading up to All Lined Up's release, she will be giving away a signed ARC. WUT, WUT. I know! So, make sure you stick around for the entire post for your chance to enter to win!

Without further ado, I present to you, Stella Santos, aka the life of the party! ;p

Book News: Mischief in Miami by Nicole Williams

I'm a huge die-hard fan of Williams's Crash series. I fangirled so hard over those books... it was seriously insane! I've been a fan ever since although, I've yet to find the time to read more of Williams's books. Her Great Exploitations series is defintiely on my list, if only I could find the extra time. ;p

Mischief in Miami, the first installment in Nicole's Adult Serial Romance, Great Exploitations, is FREE for a limited time during the month of April! Mischief in Miami is the first of six episodes in a sexy adult contemporary serial series. Episodes 1-4 are currently available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Dream Cast: Saving Abel by Gina Whitney

Check out Gina Whitney's dream cast for her upcoming release, Saving Abel! This one looks and sounds supah good! I so totes all-the-goats cannot wait to read it, for really reals; it's right up my alley!

Title: Saving Abel
Author: Gina Whitney
Publisher: Self
Expected publication: June 30, 2014
Age group: Adult
Genre: Erotic Romance

#FootballFriday + Giveaway: Dallas Cole

Welcome to week two of #FootballFriday! Last week, we met Carson McClain. This week, we are going to meet All Lined Up's heroine, Dallas Cole!

If you've been following Cora Carmack's Twitter or Facebook posts, every week leading up to All Lined Up's release, she will be giving away a signed ARC. WUT, WUT. I know! So, make sure you stick around for the entire post for your chance to enter to win!

Without further ado, I present to you, Dallas Cole, aka Daredevil! ;p

Kennedy Ryan's Autism Awareness Giveaway‏

Title: When You Are Mine (The Bennetts, #1)
Author: Kennedy Ryan
Publisher: Forever Yours
Expected publication: June 17, 2014
Age group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Forever is a heartbeat away . . .

Kerris Moreton knows how to make things work. Bounced from foster home to foster home as a kid, she adapted; when opportunity arose, she thrived. Now, about to open her own business and accept a marriage proposal, Kerris is ready to build the life she's always wanted. The only thing missing? A passionate connection with her would-be fiancé, Cam. Kerris wants to believe that sparks are overrated-until Walsh Bennett lights her up like the Fourth of July.

. . . but what about love?

As one of the East Coast's most eligible bachelors, Walsh enjoys financial independence, fulfilling work with his family's nonprofit, and plenty of female attention. But lately he's been distracted by the one woman he can't have. Lovely to look at and even sweeter to know, Kerris is the soul mate Walsh never thought he would find. The problem is, his best friend found her first . . .

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#FootballFriday + Giveaway: Carson McClain

Guess what time it is?! It's #FootballFriday time, baby!

If you've been living under a rock for these past few days, we have entered April. Which could only mean one thing: there's only a month left until All Lined Up's release, woot! The countdown has officially begun! If some of you are unware, I am a part of Cora Carmack's street team, the #Carmcats, and we are getting super pumped for ALU's release! Majority of us have already read it and I think I speak for everyone when I say that we seriously, for really reals, cannot wait for all of you to get your read on with Carson and Dallas!

who doesn't love vikings?

on february 6, megan erickson tweeted this. as soon as i saw it, i jumped on it like mad because well... who doesn't love vikings? i have a slight... not obsession but... fascination (is it?) with them. that entire time era fascinates me so i was all, "MEGAN DO ETTTT OR ELSE!"

obvi, it's been a while since that conversation but the idea of reading a book about vikings has been lingering in the back of my mind. this morning, it shot to the forefront and omg... i found a viking romance series that... screw everything else, i'm diving into today!

but before i tell you what it is, let me tell you about how i found it. i know, i'm super weird like that. i like to track back to how i got to where i ended. ha, if that made any sense.

what does your crack read like?

a few weeks ago, i had monica murphy by the blog for an interview. in the interview, i had asked her:

q. as i started reading savor, i realized that the first book, crave, had that sister/best friend thing going on. in torn, it had that haters-to-lovers thing going on and in savor it had that forbidden/opposites attracts thing working. which of the three is your favorite to read about?

um…all of them? truthfully, i love love the forbidden, i work for him/she works for me boss/assistant storyline. those stories are my crack.

click here to read the full interview.

ever since then, i haven't been able to get the question outta my head. hence, the prompt for this post.

as the question came and left, i kept pondering my response and eventually, i realized that my absolute most favorite stories to read about are the ones where they've been friends for forever long and then one day, boom—they're not. i mean, in some stories, it's totes-ma-goats obvious and that's fine because i can go in expecting it but the heroin to my veins are the ones where it's unexpected. the ones where they've been the bestest of friends since the beginning of time, but throughout the entire book, they're not trying to get at each other until something or someone crosses the "friends-only" line.

drown in the beauty

okay, so the first thing that i wake up to this morning is the sound of pouring rain. like... what better way to wake up, right? ;p i seriously can't even explain to you how excited and on-cloud-nine happy this makes me. living in cali my whole life, we never got an over abundance of snow or anything like that so rain to me is a major deal! anyway, i'm in a super good mood this morning and it just keeps getting better and better.

recently, there have been a ton of bomb cover reveals. like more than you can probably count but to me, these are way significant because they're for a couple of my top, top, top favorite authors and series. i'm freaking the freak out! so, i'm gonna highlight a few of them and just basically flail all over the place!

so after i finished doing my happy dance about the rain and nearly running outside to soak myself, i came back, crawled into bed and went on facebook. the first story at the top of my timeline was the cover reveal for the resolution of callie & kayden by jessica sorensen. i was in shock because i had no idea that it was being revealed today so i was just... jaw-dropped!

so... the war rages

it's been a while since i've posted anything... see, this is where i become conflicted. i know that the universe doesn't revolve around my blog and no one has time to sit around to constantly refresh my blog for my next new post but... i feel like that; i feel this pressure to be current and relevant and present. i know that no one cares that the last five, six, seven posts have been blog tours, cover reveals, blitzes—all promo posts, but like i said, the pressure. i feel like i need to post something other than that because if i don't, everything becomes robotic and unattached. but at the same time, there are some readers who don't necessarily care about the personal stuff behind the blog. so... the war rages.

i just... it's so many things. i haven't really wanted to blog for a long time now. i feel that blogging has become the thing to do just because everyone's doing it and because of that, i sorta don't wanna do it anymore. it's lost its appeal. it's hard to find unique and original ideas/posts nowadays. everything's all the same. everything feels like a competition to be the loudest, to be the biggest fan, to be the biggest promoter, to be the biggest and the bestest and because everyone's posting the same kind of stuff, it's hard to not get drowned out. and maybe i'm throwing a fit because books over boys is fading. i don't know. i just... want to leave this world for a bit but how do i do that when i've been all in for so long now?

Excerpt Reveal: A Little Too Much by Lisa Desrochers

A Little Too Much, the second book in the A Little Too Far series by the amazing, Lisa Desrochers, is currently on sale for just $1.99! The first book in the series, A Little Too Far, is also on sale for just ninety-nine pennies! Say what!

Tis the season for... drops in e-book prices for more giving and sharing and all that, yaknow? ;p

If you haven't read this sexy and bomb series, now is definitely the time! This series is sure to keep you warm and toasty during the holiday and its cold weather! If the price drop wasn't enough to sway ya, check out the excerpt I have for you below!

About the book:

Title: A Little Too Much (A Little Too Far, #2)
Author: Lisa Desrochers
Publisher: William Morrow
Release date: November 12, 2013

In the follow-up to Lisa Desrochers’ explosive New Adult novel A Little Too Far, Alessandro Moretti must face the life he escaped and the girl he loved and left behind.

Twenty-two year old Hilary McIntyre would like nothing more than to forget her past. As a teenager abandoned to the system, she faced some pretty dark times. But now that’s all behind her. Hilary has her life on track, and there’s no way she’ll head back down that road again.

Until Alessandro Moretti—the one person who can make her remember—shows up on her doorstep. He’s even more devastatingly gorgeous than before, and he’s much too close for comfort. Worse, he sees right through the walls she’s built over these last eight years, right into her heart and the secrets she’s guarding.

As Hilary finds herself falling back into love with the man who, as a boy both saved and destroyed her, she must decide. Past or future? Truth or lies?

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Needing Her Blog Tour: Prank-Tacular Post + Giveaway

Who is the real Molly McAdams?
Molly McAdams is pulling a prank on the internet to celebrate the release of her prank-tastic novella, Needing Her, on 12/23! For eight days until Needing Her goes on-sale, the internet will be brimming with New Adult celebs like J. Lynn, Jay Crownover, Sophie Jordan, and more—all pretending to be the REAL Molly McAdams. All have filled out the same Q&A, so it’s up to the fans to guess which one is the real Molly! Each day, a new Q&A will go live on a variety of blogs, and if you guess who’s answering the questions in the comments, you could win a fabulous gift basket, including books from all the participating authors, as well as a prank “starter-kit,” for your own practical jokes. Here are the participants:

• Molly McAdams
• J. Lynn
• Monica Murphy
• Lisa DesRochers
• Jay Crownover
• Sophie Jordan
• Nichole Chase
• Blogger Yara Santos of Once Upon A Twilight

So see if you can guess who’s who by commenting, and you’ll be entered to win a lavish prize basket. And check all the other participating blogs until 12/23 to see if you can pick out the REAL Molly McAdams. Identities will be revealed, and the winner will be announced on 12/24, on these blogs as well as on the Between the Covers Facebook page.