Year: 2022

I am so excited that RISE OF A REBEL by Christine Schulz is available now and that I get to share the news!

If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book, be sure to check out all the details below.

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a $10 Amazon GC courtesy of Rockstar Book Tours. So if you’d like a chance to win, check out the giveaway info below.

About The Book:

Title: RISE OF A REBEL (NightFly series #2)

Author: Christine Schulz

Pub. Date: April 25, 2022

Publisher: Christine Schulz

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 233

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, BookBub

A life for a life. That’s the deal I made with my father to save my best friend from the poisonous magic about to kill him.

With Davian Grymes brought to justice, I thought the memory-warping torture caused by Bliss would finally end. Unlucky for me, this disturbing nightmare is only just beginning.

My father is convinced a teenager named Colton Meyers has the power to destroy my family and take down NightFly Technologies. My payment for Ryker’s life is to go against everything I believe in to make sure that never happens. Unfortunately, killing seemingly innocent
kids isn’t a skill I want to add to my list. What exactly is so special about Colton’s magic that my lunatic father feels so threatened by it? Now it’s my life on the line as I risk everything to save the boy from certain death. No one enjoys dealing with family drama, but this is taking things to the extreme.

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Excerpt:

Something rattled to my right. I snatched the bullet from my
belt, whirled around, and launched the projectile at a garbage bin next to a
set of front steps. The sleep powder erupted in a colorful explosion. The metal
bin swayed, falling over with a loud crash, and rolled across the sidewalk.

The tabby cat should have been taking a nice nap. Instead,
the feline leaped to my feet, a slight wobble in her step but otherwise
unaffected by the sleep spell. Since I currently lacked the ability to use my
own magic effectively, spelled objects apparently didn’t work very well either.

The rain washed the blue powder off her wet fur, revealing
dark black and light gray stripes with thick curving bands that swirled around
her torso. It reminded me of a marble cake, and that although I just ate, I was
hungry again.

I scrubbed my hand through my hair, my thumping heartbeat
slowly calming. “Get a grip, Zulli,” I reassured myself. “It’s just a stray
cat.”

The feline started licking the remaining powder off her paw,
and the emerald glare of her eyes slashed toward me.

“Stupid cat. Stop judging me. If you’d just gone through what
I did, you’d have done the same thing.”

About Christine Schulz:

Christine is
a pug loving foodie who has an unhealthy obsession with unicorns, and
you’ll definitely see bits of that shine through in her stories. As a
young child, she would put her imagination to work, pretending to live in a
fantasy world where she could fly, fight the bad guys, and save the world.
Although she could never master the art of flying, she did manage to eventually
put all those ideas down on paper and is currently working on two series: Black
Sheep and NightFly.

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Can’t Help Loving You
Eve Kasey
Publication date: March 29th 2022
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Ava

What happens when you meet the boy of your dreams in a bookstore?

You pretend you’re not leaving for college in the morning, and instead spend the night falling hard for his blue eyes, dimples, and creative soul – even if Maddox is a poetry hater.

You pretend you don’t get that tattoo in his honor.

You spend the next ten years telling yourself that a corner of your heart isn’t taken by a boy from your past.

When you see those blue eyes again, you pretend you don’t feel seen—awake—for the first time in a decade.

You remind yourself that you said yes to a man you didn’t want to marry, and now you’re stuck.

You tell yourself that this is the life you wanted.

But it isn’t. Not anymore.

Maddox

What happens when you run into the woman you haven’t stopped thinking about for a decade? The wild-haired, free-spirited sunshine girl from your past?

You pretend she’s not at that brewery with her fiancé, your new friend. Leo. The man who can make or break your design career.

You pretend neither of you see that Leo is keeping secrets and close to breaking.

You pretend you don’t know how miserable Ava is with her life, how she only lights up when you’re around.

You tell yourself you don’t ache for the one woman you can’t have.

But you do. You want her as badly as she wants freedom, and the time has come to stop pretending.

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Before I begin my review I quickly have to thank Xpresso Book Tours (click here to see the tour stops) for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour and for graciously providing me with an eGalley of the book to read for my review stop today.

I should also mention that these are my honest and sincere thoughts about the book.

I know I probably say this more than enough times but I love being part of blog tours because I love discovering a new author and I am so happy that I was able to get on the tour for this book. I checked out the backlist of Eve’s books and I have to say  I am curious about her other books. I know I definitely want to check them out now. I really enjoyed this one. I love being able to add a new author to my list.

One of my favorite tropes is a second chance at love. I always felt that if it didn’t happen the first time and years later you bump into the person again that it’s possible it could finally happen and if not then you always have those special memories. I always believe that things happen for a reason.

I should mention that this is a standalone book. I should mention that this has trigger warnings of depression, panic attacks, PTSD, and descriptions of war trauma, and parental death.

Our main character is Maddox one day he and his friends skip school and spend the day in Seattle. It’s on this day he spots Ava and she is a ray of sunshine. Maddox just has to meet his girl. He ditches his friends and follows her into a bookstore. They spend the day/night together and it’s everything you could ever want. If I was in high school, Maddox would have been that boy I would have crushed over.

Well fast forward 10 years they meet again only this time Ava is engaged to Maddox’s friend, Leo. Leo is a  wounded veteran and Maddox is helping him develop a line of shoes. They hit it off instantly and Leo invites Maddox out for drinks. This is when he sees Ava again.

You definitely could feel the connection and feelings that are still there between Ava and Maddox. I don’t think you ever truly forget your one first true love. Ava doesn’t realize the impact she has had on Maddox over the years. What would she say if she found this all out? Will they remain loyal to Leo?

I can’t speak for Eve’s other books as I have not read them yet but if this is anything like her previous books I definitely want to read them. I loved Eve’s writing and how detailed she is in this world-building and her characters. She makes her characters seem like real authentic people.

I definitely breezed through this rather quickly because I was hooked from the get-go and could barely put the book down. To me, that is always a good sign that a book is amazing. Also, to a read a book that takes place in a bookstore and then involves poetry yes please I want to read this even more so. I just recently started to read some poetry and enjoying it so far.

Author Bio:

Eve Kasey started composing stories in childhood, both in her head and with an electric typewriter loaded with pink paper. She writes for a design firm by day and reads independently published romance novels by night.

Eve writes contemporary romance that balances sweetness and steam while aiming to teach readers something new. Her books are where nerdy meets dirty. She believes romance novels can be a platform to portray healthy relationships and attitudes towards sex.

Eve lives in Washington state with her very stylish husband and two children.

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Other People’s Lives
JE Rowney
Publication Date: March 25 2022
Publisher: Little Fox Publishing
Pages: 315

Other People’s Lives
Listen carefully.
Watch closely.
Trust nobody.

“Let me ask you. Are you worried that someone is watching you, or are you worried that you think someone is watching you?”

Sophie Portman has lost her husband, and she thinks she may be losing her mind.

She seeks the help of psychiatrist Andrew Thacker, but as she starts to open up, the truth begins to unravel and nothing is quite as it seems.
Other People’s Lives is a gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author JE Rowney.

“A heart-stopping twist. I never saw it coming.” – advance reader review.

Purchase Links
UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Other-Peoples-Lives-J-Rowney-ebook/dp/B09GK9T7FZ/
US – https://www.amazon.com/Other-Peoples-Lives-J-Rowney-ebook/dp/B09GK9T7FZ/

Before I begin my review I quickly have to thank Rachel’s Random Resources for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour and for graciously providing me with an eGalley of the book to read for my review stop today.

I should also mention that these are my honest and sincere thoughts about the book.

I love discovering a new author and I am so happy that I was able to get on the tour. I checked out the backlist she has and I am curious about her other books. I know I definitely want to check them out now. I really enjoyed this one.

I have to say that it’s been a while since I read a psychological thriller and I am so happy I read this to jump back into the genre. I managed to read this over a two-day span. I could have read it in one sitting but to be honest I can’t read these kinds of books at night because my brain works overtime and I have the worst nightmares. With that being said. I really enjoyed Other People’s Lives and would continue to read more from this author. I think if you love psychological thrillers then you would love this one. It’s fast-paced with all kinds of twists and turns.

So, I have to tell you right away that my review will be short and somewhat brief only because if I saw much more I will literally give the book away.

Our main character is Sophie, and she is seeing Dr. Thacker who is a psychiatrist. She is seeing him because she is trying to deal with her husband’s disappearance, Jack, as well as the possibility of her losing her mind because she is paranoid she is being watched. Is she really being watched?

As the story goes Sophie tells us that Jack, disappeared while he was on an expedition in the Arctic. Jack traveling all over the world for his job is nothing new for Sophie but the is time she really doesn’t want him to go. She needs to talk to someone and at first, you think Dr. Thacker might be that person but he is not what he appears. Does he cross the line? Does he continue?

Another person that is introduced into the storyline is Johan and he is quite the character as well. I was curious how his storyline would play into the book.

The book is told in POVs of letters to Jack from Sophie and Dr. Thacker.

I definitely think that is a 5-star book read for me because I am still thinking about the book and wondering where I missed some of the clues.

There were so many times I was speechless and didn’t know what to say or think and for me, that means the book is just that good. It was definitely hard to put down and when it ended I was like WTH. I am somewhat good and figuring things out in books and other times I don’t see the writing on the wall. I definitely want to pick up a finished copy of the book to reread. I am sure it will be much easier to reread a physical copy of the book instead of an eBook.

Author Bio –
J.E. Rowney spent several years in the cold Yorkshire hills, but now lives on the south coast of England. She spent ten years working as a midwife before turning in her gloves to become an author.

She has written ten novels, and also enjoys writing short stories. In 2020 she was the winner of the Pen to Print Short Story award, the Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction, and, in 2021, the Fresher Publishing Student Writing Award.

She spends lots of time writing in coffee shops, so if you see her, say hello.

Ms. Rowney says: “I always dreamed of being a writer, until I realised that I was. Then I started to write.”

You can find out more about JE Rowney on her website at jerowney.com (where you can download a free book!), or follow @jerowneywriter on social media.

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the ARMADILLO ANTICS by Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson, Nathalie Beauvois Blog
Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: ARMADILLO ANTICS

Author: Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson,
Nathalie Beauvois (Illustrations)

Pub. Date: April 26, 2022

Publisher: Brown Books Kids

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 32

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org

Join the Armadillo on His Nightly Romp!

Children will love the rhythm and rhyme that are hallmarks of the beloved
author duo of Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 as they follow the adventurous
armadillo through nighttime fun as dawn approaches.

Bill Martin Jr was the beloved author of more than three hundred books for children and teachers, including the classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

Michael Sampson taught kindergarten through fourth grade before meeting fellow literacy expert Bill Martin Jr at a conference in Tucson, Arizona in 1978. They established a lifelong friendship and collaborated on many bestselling and award-winning books for children, including Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 and Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

Reviews:

“A wonderfully musical nighttime romp with stunning illustrations.” –Matt de la Peña, Newbery Medal-Winning, New York Times Bestselling
Author

“Beauvois, whose elaborately textured, highly dimensional surfaces recognize the paper collage legacy of Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert, creates a
series of striking contrasts to the repeating text’s simple rhymes. As the mammals appear, ready to “romp and play till the night is done,”
they’re shown in deep jewel tones with patterning reminiscent of a Missoni sweater… tagging along with this self-possessed, graphically stylish critter
and chanting its name as it leaps, digs, and dines makes for a memorable outing.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“For a romping night in the life of a roly-poly armadillo, pick up Armadillo Antics!”–Parade Magazine

“This short rhyming story about a night in the life of an armadillo is cozy and soothing. Beauvois’s collage-style art, especially the armadillo
curled up inside its next, gives Eric Carle vibes. A collection of eight facts on the final page will fascinate kids and grown-ups alike.”—Parents
Magazine

Before I begin my review I have to quickly thank Rockstar Book Tours for allowing me to be a part of this book tour and for graciously providing me with an eGalley of this upcoming release.

Imagine my surprise when I saw the email for this blog tour. I instantly had to sign up for this tour because Bill and Michael’s books were my son’s favorite picture books when he was little. He loved sitting on the couch and having them read to him. We would read them numerous times a day.

The illustrations are wonderful in the book. The illustrations are all in a collage style. I also loved that they included armadillo facts at the back of the book.

I thought the rhyme and rhythm of the book were perfect. This was the perfect length for it.

With armadillos being nocturnal animals, we follow one on his nightly journey from playing, jumping, eating, and so much more. I think kids would enjoy this and discovering more about an animal they might not otherwise know about.

I think this would make an excellent book to add to your collection.

About Bill Martin Jr.:

BILL MARTIN JR was the beloved author of more than 300 books for children and teachers, including the classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which was illustrated by his friend Eric Carle, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Bill was elected to the Reading Hall of Fame by the International Literacy Association. The Bill Martin, Jr Picture Book Award, which is the
Kansas State award for best children’s picture book, was established in his name in 1996. Bill wrote Armadillo Antics with Michael Sampson when he moved to Texas, in honor of the fun, inquisitive creatures that roamed the woods outside his house. Visit Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson’s website at billmartinjr.com

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About Michael Sampson:

MICHAEL SAMPSON taught kindergarten through fourth grade before meeting
fellow literacy expert Bill Martin Jr at a conference in Tucson, Arizona in
1978. They established a lifelong friendship and collaborated on many
bestselling and award-winning books for children, including_Chicka Chicka 1, 2,
3, and Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? Sampson often speaks at schools,
book festivals, and literacy conferences, where he is known for his
high-energy, entertaining performances. Dr. Sampson is a Fulbright Scholar and
a professor of literacy at St. John’s University in New York City. Visit Bill
Martin Jr and Michael Sampson’s website at billmartinjr.com. You can also
follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram @michaelsampson.

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About Nathalie Beauvois:

NATHALIE BEAUVOIS has a graphic design background in advertising and has also
studied industrial design. Nathalie started her career in the art departments
of ad agencies and eventually transitioned into freelance illustrating. Since
then, she has illustrated dozens of books and hundreds of magazines in
countries all over the world. Her creations always start the traditional way —
with paper and pencil. Depending on the visual task at hand, she mixes in techniques
such as watercolor, collage, vector drawing and Photoshop coloring and
texturizing. When not playing with the antics of armadillos, she is happily
living and working in Argentina with her family. Visit her website at
nathaliebeauvois.weebly.com. You can also find her on Instagram
@tanebeauvois_illustrations.

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