Books Over Boys: April 2014

Apr 30, 2014

Cover Reveal: Fake It by Jennifer Chance

Title: Fake It (Rule Breakers, #2)
Author: Jennifer Chance
Publisher: Loveswept
Expected publication: July 1, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Teaser Tuesday (38): Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde

This weekly meme is brought to you by MizB from Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along, just do the following:

Grab your current read,
Open to a random page,
Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page,
Be careful not to include spoilers; make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away because you don't want to ruin the book for others,
Share the title and the author so Teaser Tuesday participants can add the book to their to-be-read pile if they like your teaser.

My Teasers:

Happy, happy, happy release day to The Bet and enormous congrats to Rachel Van Dyken!

About the book:

Title: The Bet (The Bet, #1)
Author: Rachel Van Dyken
Publisher: Forever
Release date: April 29, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

"I have a proposition for you." Kacey should have run the minute those words left Seattle millionaire Jake Titus's mouth. It's been years since Kacey's seen her childhood friend Jake, but the minute Jake mentions his ill grandmother, Kacey is ready to do anything for the sweet old woman. And if that means pretending they're engaged for her sake-so be it.

But Kacey wasn't counting on Jake's older brother Travis still being there. She calls him "Satan" for a reason: she's never forgotten the way he teased and taunted her. Yet when they meet again, Travis's gorgeous smile is a direct hit to her heart... and Kacey's more confused than ever. As the days pass, only one thing starts to become alarmingly clear-she never should have accepted Jake's deal...

Fall with Me Blog Tour: Guest Post, Excerpt + Giveaway

Welcome to my stop on the Fall with Me Blog Tour hosted by Sizzling PR. For today's stop, I've got an awesome excerpt from Fall with Me, a super fun guest post by Julie Particka and the tour wide giveaway to share with all of you, so do not go anywhere because there's a lot of epic going on here! Let's get to it!

About the book:

Title: Fall with Me
Author: Julie Particka
Publisher: Entangled: Embrace
Release date: April 28, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Love is patient. Revenge is sweet.

In the game of love...

Dumped by her college boyfriend for her best friend, the last thing Jenna Brandt needs to deal with is working beside her backstabbing-BFF's hotter-than-hot brother. But when he offers her a chance to get some revenge on her ex, she can hardly say no—even if spending more time with Sutton puts her heart in jeopardy all over again.

Someone's going to get hurt...

Sutton Bell has had a thing for Jenna since they were in high school, but after one screwed-up night, she didn’t want anything to do with him. Now, with just the summer before he leaves to begin his new career, Sutton’s determined to convince Jenna he’s not the player he used to be. But saving his sister from making an awful mistake may mean losing Jenna for good.

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Title: The Witch With No Name (The Hollows, #13)
Author: Kim Harrison
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Expected publication: September 9, 2014
Age group: Adult
Genre: Urban Fantasy

I am so super stoked to be one of the very many blogs helping out in today's reveal. I have yet to read this series but I know Daemon Black is the ultimate swoon. ;p

At first glance, I was all... wait, let me show all of you first and then we can talk thoughts. Without further ado... ogle away!

Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Love Me to Death by Marissa Clarke

Title: Love Me to Death (Underveil, #1)
Author: Marissa Clarke
Publisher: Entangled: Select
Expected publication: October 28, 2014
Age group: Adult
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Good Girls Don't Date Rock Stars Blog Tour: Excerpt + Giveaway

Welcome to my stop on the Good Girls Don’t Date Rock Stars Blog Tour hosted by Literati Author Services, Inc. For today's stop, I've got an awesome excerpt from Good Girls Don't Date Rock Stars, the bomb book playlist and the epic tour wide giveaway to share with all of you, so stick around and don't miss a second of any of it!

About the book:

Title: Good Girls Don't Date Rock Stars (Rock Canyon Romance, #2)
Author: Codi Gary
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Release date: April 22, 2014
Age group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Gemma Carlson didn’t plan on waking up married.

She also didn’t count on running into her old flame—and her son’s father-turned-country-rock star—Travis Bowers, followed by a night of drunken dares. Apparently one of those involved a ring on her finger and a vow... neither of which she intends to keep. Now with a hangover from hell, this good-girl-gone-bad knows there’s just one thing to do: run.

Travis has been all over the world, but Gemma has never been far from his thoughts. So when he had the chance to catch up over a few drinks, he didn’t hesitate. Of course he didn’t expect it would lead to marriage, or a runaway bride! Travis finally has a second chance and doesn’t plan on losing Gemma again—or the son he didn’t know he had. He proposes—albeit belatedly—a date. Or rather, a few. If they can make this marriage work by starting over, he stays. If not...

Gemma’s not interested; she’s got a son to protect and a heart to heal. But having Travis around could make both a little easier. Still, good girls don’t date rock stars... right?

Fiancé by Fate Blog Tour: Guest Post + Giveaway

Title: Fiancé by Fate (Anyone But You, #1)
Author: Jennifer Shirk
Publisher: Entangled: Bliss
Release date: April 14, 2014
Age group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Their fake relationship is a twist of fate.

Sabrina Cassidy believes in fate. So when her fiancé breaks off their engagement, she’s convinced they’ll get back together eventually. But fate was not on her side when it brought Jack Brenner into her life—and work. Frustrating, gorgeous, and cocky, Jack has an offer that Sabrina can’t refuse. Not if it means getting the life she’s always imagined.

Despite being one of the town’s most eligible bachelors, Jack has a reputation that’s working against him. He has to convince his father—and his company’s board—that he’s ready to settle down if he wants a promotion. But convincing Sabrina to be his fake girlfriend turns out to be the easiest part. What he didn’t count on was their intense attraction and how easily their lie would escalate. Sabrina’s still hung up on her ex, and Jack will never settle down. But fate has other ideas...

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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...

Title: Tempting the Bodyguard (Gamble Brothers, #3)
Author: J. Lynn
Publisher: Entangled: Brazen
Expected publication: May 12, 2014
Age group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

#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

Title: Hard to Hold On To (Hard Ink, #2.5)
Author: Laura Kaye
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Expected publication: August 19, 2014
Age group: Adult
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Title: Ripped (Real, #5)
Author: Katy Evans
Publisher: Gallery Books
Expected publication: December 16, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Finding My Way Blog Tour: Book Review + Giveaway

Welcome to my stop on the Finding My Way Blog Tour hosted by InkSlinger PR. I'm thrilled to be a part of this tour because I am a huge fan and I absolutely h e a r t this series to outer space and back! So, any chance I get to shout at the top of my lungs how awesome Heidi McLaughlin and the Beaumont series are, I'm taking it!

For today's stop, I've got my thoughts and feels to share with all of you, as well as the tour wide giveaway so do not go anywhere because there's a lot of epic going on, for sure! Without anymore delay...

About the book:

Title: Finding My Way (Beaumont, #4)
Author: Heidi McLaughlin
Publisher: Self
Release date: April 14, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Liam Westbury has the world at his feet. He’s the quintessential golden boy. He’s the superstar quarterback for Beaumont High. His girl, Josie, is head cheerleader. He has his choice of colleges just waiting for him. Except he’s suffocating from all the pressure he’s under and no one understands.

Liam Page is the heartthrob he never wanted to be. He’s successful, smart and in demand by record companies and his adoring fans. Music is his passion, his love, but something’s missing. His nights are lonely and he longs for the girl he left behind. Seeing her in every face in the crowd haunts him with the knowledge that she hates him. Going home has never been an option until now.

Be there when Liam Westbury becomes Liam Page and follow the highs and lows of the Quarterback turned Rockstar as he finds a way back to Beaumont in this prequel to Forever My Girl.

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Title: Finding My Way (Beaumont, #4)
Author: Heidi McLaughlin
Publisher: Self
Release date: April 14, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Liam Westbury has the world at his feet. He’s the quintessential golden boy. He’s the superstar quarterback for Beaumont High. His girl, Josie, is head cheerleader. He has his choice of colleges just waiting for him. Except he’s suffocating from all the pressure he’s under and no one understands.

Liam Page is the heartthrob he never wanted to be. He’s successful, smart and in demand by record companies and his adoring fans. Music is his passion, his love, but something’s missing. His nights are lonely and he longs for the girl he left behind. Seeing her in every face in the crowd haunts him with the knowledge that she hates him. Going home has never been an option until now.

Be there when Liam Westbury becomes Liam Page and follow the highs and lows of the Quarterback turned Rockstar as he finds a way back to Beaumont in this prequel to Forever My Girl.

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I'm super stoked to be a part of today's reveal because 1) I love this series and 2) the cover is sexy AF and I cannot wait to bestow it upon all your eyes! ;p

I can say, without a doubt, that this cover is my absolute favorite in the series. If you've read or if you've been following the series, you know that Intoxicated finally puts the bet to rest and we get to see where all the cards lay at the end. Based off that sentence right there, I think the cover reflects that perfectly! I love it so much!

Without further ado...

Title: Overwhelmed by You (Tear Asunder, #2)
Author: Nashoda Rose
Publisher: Self
Expected publication: May 23, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Happenstance by Jamie McGuire

We are thrilled to share the gorgeous cover and a teaser for Happenstance by New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Jamie McGuire! We'd love to know what you think, so please be sure to comment below and don't forget to check out the amazing giveaway!

About the book:

Title: Happenstance
Author: Jamie McGuire
Publisher: Jamie McGuire LLC
Expected publication: May 9, 2014
Age group: Young Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

#1 New York Times Bestseller Jamie McGuire returns to self-publishing with this page-turning YA account of Erin Easter, one of three Erins in the small senior class of rural Blackwell High School who not only share a first name, but also their birthday. Easter, raised by a neglectful single mom, keeps to herself and admires Weston Gates from afar. The other Erins, Erin "Alder" Alderman and Erin "Sonny" Masterson are the darlings of the community: daughters of the two wealthiest families in town, best friends, cheerleaders, and everything Easter isn't—and they never let her forget it. Alder has even claimed Weston since the 8th grade.

Weston is a well-liked star athlete, and the son of two prominent attorneys. He struggles daily with the pressures of living up to his family name and secretly empathizes with Easter's feeling that she belongs somewhere else; in a different life. Not until he begins sneaking nights out with Easter does he gain the courage to buck expectations and acknowledge his feelings... both for his future, and for her.

A shocking tragedy rocks the tiny town, and Easter's life is turned upside down in the best way possible. But when the truth is revealed and everything she thinks she wanted falls into her lap, life only becomes more complicated.

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Welcome to my stop on the Choose Us Blog Tour hosted by Just One More Romance Book Tours. For today's stop, I've got an awesome excerpt from Choose Us, a fun author interview with Caylie Marcoe and the epic tour wide giveaway to share with all of you, so stick around and don't miss a second of any of it!

About the book:

Title: Choose Us
Author: Caylie Marcoe
Publisher: Self
Release date: April 2, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Riley Logan and Travis Grayson have been best friends for the last fifteen years. She would do anything for him, go anywhere for him…and she has, countless times. Except now. Now he’s asking for too much. Their friendship has reached a breaking point and she doesn’t know how to go back. But as Travis’ personal assistant, Riley spends her every waking moment by his side.

When a fractured ankle puts Travis’ BMX career on hold he’s given more downtime than he knows what to do with. Always one for excitement, he agrees to become the bachelor on a televised dating show, but only if Riley goes in undercover to help weed through the girls.

What was supposed to be eight weeks of freedom has turned into eight weeks of hell surrounded by desperate girls all vying for Travis’ attention. He promised her the show would be smooth sailing. He promised he would listen to her advice on which girls should be eliminated. But now he’s breaking those promises and getting way too close to the girl Riley despises the most.

She shouldn’t care. Except she does. Much to her surprise there is one girl she wants Travis to choose...

Her.

Will she get what she wants, or will Riley lose her best friend along with getting her heart broken on national television?

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I was browsing the internet when I came across this series on A Life Bound By Books's blog. The first thing that drew me in, like a moth to a flame, were the covers. I was struck, mesmerized, hypnotized. I couldn't look away and after reading the synopsis... holy! The need set in and now, I'm crazily obsessed. Because I'm so stoked about this series, I decided to feature it here on Books Over Boys because sharing is caring and who knows, this need just might be contagious enough! ;p

Check out the awesome excerpt I've got for you and don't forget to enter the giveaway below!

About the books:

Title: Tur (Elsker, #0.5)
Author: S.T. Bende
Publisher: Self
Expected publication: May 29, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Inga Andersson is the envy of every girl in Asgard. On the surface she has it all -- great friends, a job as Odin’s personal fight choreographer, and a happy ever after with her realm’s hottest assassin. But when evil invades Asgard, her perfect world comes crashing down. Someone is planning to kill off the gods, and Inga’s best friend Ull is first on their list. With the Norse apocalypse a nanosecond away, Inga has to decide how she’ll spend her final moments of freedom. Because from the moment this battle begins, Inga’s happily ever after will be nothing more than a memory.

Some things are worth fighting for.

When the sign up for this reveal showed up in my inbox, after reading the synopsis, it was automatic, no questions asked. It sounds so good and... the intrigue, aahh! I mean, the synopsis is only about four sentences long but it says so much yet not enough... which is like, perfect! It hooked me hard!

Also, the cover itself, aahh! When I got it in my inbox yesterday afternoon, I was blown away! I think it conveys the title straight to a tee and it just fits so well! Needless to say, I'm super stoked and excited to be helping out in today's reveal for The Devil's Contract!

Without further ado...

Release Day Blitz + Giveaway: Nova and Quinton: No Regrets by Jessica Sorensen

Happy, happy, happy release day to Nova and Quinton: No Regrets and enormous congrats to Jessica Sorensen!

I am a tremendous fan of Sorensen and I love this series so very much. I am so happy that Nova and Quinton: No Regrets is finally out so everyone can read it and fall madly in love with it like I did! To celebrate its release, check out the awesome excerpt and epic giveaway I have to share with all of you today!

Release Day Blitz + Giveaway: Finding My Way by Heidi McLaughlin

Happy, happy, happy release day to Finding My Way and all the congrats to Heidi McLaughlin!
About the book:

Title: Finding My Way (Beaumont, #4)
Author: Heidi McLaughlin
Publisher: Self
Release date: April 14, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Liam Westbury has the world at his feet. He’s the quintessential golden boy. He’s the superstar quarterback for Beaumont High. His girl, Josie, is head cheerleader. He has his choice of colleges just waiting for him. Except he’s suffocating from all the pressure he’s under and no one understands.

Liam Page is the heartthrob he never wanted to be. He’s successful, smart and in demand by record companies and his adoring fans. Music is his passion, his love, but something’s missing. His nights are lonely and he longs for the girl he left behind. Seeing her in every face in the crowd haunts him with the knowledge that she hates him. Going home has never been an option until now.

Be there when Liam Westbury becomes Liam Page and follow the highs and lows of the Quarterback turned Rockstar as he finds a way back to Beaumont in this prequel to Forever My Girl.

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Title: Blue Crush (Blue, #2)
Author: Jules Barnard
Publisher: Self
Expected publication: June 3, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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

I've had my eye on Pepper Winters for a long while now but I haven't gotten around to reading any of her books yet. I remember seeing Tears of Tess shortly after its release last year but the synopsis kinda... to be honest, at the time, rubbed me the wrong way. But now, after reading a wider variety of books, I'm all for diving in head-first. ;p

Earlier this year, I tweeted that I wanted to binge read all of Winters work and I haven't yet (omg, repetitive much?) but as soon as the Monsters in the Dark series wraps up, I'm going to save an entire week(end) just for Winters. Destroyed is also on the list, along with the rest of Winters's upcoming releases, but I wanna read the Monsters in the Dark series first, only because it was Winters's debut.

I'm rambling. Anyway, I've got all kinds of amazing things to share with all of you today! I've got an excerpt from Destroyed, a few excerpts from the entire Monsters in the Dark series and an epic giveaway! So, stick around and enjoy the fun!

Fix You Blog Tour: Guest Post + Giveaway

Welcome to my stop on the Fix You Blog Tour hosted by Barclay Publicity. For today's stop, I've got an awesome guest post by Christine Bell to share with all of you as well as the tour wide giveaway, so do not go anywhere because there's a lot of epic going on here! Let's get to it!

About the book:

Title: Fix You: Bash and Olivia Book 1 (The McDaniels Brothers, #1)
Author: Christine Bell
Publisher: Self
Release date: March 27, 2014
Age group: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Olivia Beckett’s once-charmed life is falling apart. Her family is about to lose everything, and she has almost no chance of continuing her college education. She can't even seek solace from her high school sweetheart. He's changed. She doesn't recognize the boy she used to know—his violent behavior is escalating and it scares the hell out of her. Her whole world is crumbling, and she has no one to turn to...

Sebastian “Bash” McDaniels is an up and comer in the boxing world working nights at the local college bar until he can land the fight of his dreams that will get him the hell out of Boston and away from his family's tragic past. He’s weeks from his goal when Olivia Beckett comes tumbling into his life in a flash of silky dark hair and haunted eyes. When he saves her from a potentially brutal beating, they begin to grow close, but Olivia's ex isn’t ready to let her go so easily.

Bash can't bring himself to walk away, but fixing Olivia just might leave him broken...

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