Book Review: All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover

Release date: July 17th 2018 Publisher: Atria Books Purchase: Amazon Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Synopsis via Goodreads: The #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us—whose writing is “emotionally wrenching and utterly original” (Sarah Shepard, New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series)—delivers a tour de force novel about a troubled marriage and the one old forgotten promise that might be able to save it. Quinn … Continue reading Book Review: All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover

Book Review: ‘Seeking Sarah’ by ReShonda Tate Billingsley

Release date: August 15th 2017 Publisher: Gallery Books Purchase: Amazon Rating: 3/5 Synopsis via Goodreads: From the national bestselling and award-winning ReShonda Tate Billingsley comes this gripping and emotional exploration of the complex bond between mother and daughter.  From the time Brooke Green was seven years old, she has lived with the pain of losing her mother. Her father has done the best job he could in raising her, … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Seeking Sarah’ by ReShonda Tate Billingsley

’10’ Things to Know About Debut Author Yasmeen Patterson

It’s such a pleasure having Yasmeen Patterson on our site. I enjoyed our interview (check it out for a chance to win a copy of her book) and her responses to our ’10 quickies’ are just delightful. Yasmeen’s debut, I’m Busy But I’m Still Cooking for Bae, is both sexy and tastefully written. Download the ebook on Kindle and experience the sheer deliciousness that I’ve … Continue reading ’10’ Things to Know About Debut Author Yasmeen Patterson

[Exclusive] Author Yasmeen Patterson is “Busy, But Still Cooking for Bae”

Yasmeen Patterson is a new author making her mark in the book world with the exciting debut ‘I’m Busy, But I’m Still Cooking for Bae’, and trust me when I say you’re in for quite a delicious and satisfying treat. Once you’ve read Yasmeen’s sexy release, you’ll agree that she’s bound to become a “household name when discussing cookbooks and erotic books.” The author spared some … Continue reading [Exclusive] Author Yasmeen Patterson is “Busy, But Still Cooking for Bae”

Ten Books to Read this Fall

Here are my recommended reads for fall: 10. Oblivion (Nevermore #3) by Kelly Creagh 9. Dodging Temptation (Retreat #1) by Avery Flynn 8. Death on Ibiza by Katja Piel 7. A Window Opens by Elisabeth Egan 6. Surviving Ice (Burying Water #4) by K.A. Tucker 5. International Love Affair (The Venture Capitalists #1) by LiSoya Gilltin 4. The Allure of Dean Harper (The Allure #2) … Continue reading Ten Books to Read this Fall

Book Review: “The Summer of Chasing Mermaids” by Sarah Ockler

Release date: June 2nd 2015 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Purchase: Amazon | B&N Synopsis via Goodreads: The youngest of six talented sisters, Elyse d’Abreau was destined for stardom—until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the most beautiful singer in Tobago can’t sing. She can’t even speak. Seeking quiet solitude, Elyse accepts a friend’s invitation to Atargatis Cove. Named for the mythical first mermaid, … Continue reading Book Review: “The Summer of Chasing Mermaids” by Sarah Ockler

Book Review: “Volition” by Lily Paradis

Release date: February 6th 2015 Publisher: Empire Books Purchase: Amazon | B&N Synopsis via Goodreads: You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach that stays with you, then tears you apart slowly at first, and all at once shreds every fiber of your being? It’s because you’re contradicting the universe. Everything lines up so perfectly that you couldn’t have imagined it to work … Continue reading Book Review: “Volition” by Lily Paradis

Ten Books to Read in April

Here are my highly recommended reads for this month. You can click on the book covers for more info as well as links to purchase them. 10. “Marrow” by Tarryn Fisher New Adult Suspense Atria/Simon & Schuster 09. “One Night” by Eric Jerome Dickey Adult Romance Dutton Books 08. “The Truth About Us” by Janet Gurtler Young Adult Realistic Fiction Sourcebooks Fire   07. “Chasing Bristol” … Continue reading Ten Books to Read in April

Book Review: “Where Sea Meets Sky” by Karina Halle

Release date: March 31st 2015 Publisher: Atria Books Purchase: Amazon Synopsis via Goodreads: Joshua Miles has spent his early twenties spinning his wheels. Working dead-end jobs and living at home has left him exhausted and uninspired, with little energy to pursue his passion for graphic art. Until he meets Gemma Henare, a vivacious out-of-towner from New Zealand. What begins as a one-night stand soon becomes … Continue reading Book Review: “Where Sea Meets Sky” by Karina Halle

Book Review: This Side of Home by Renee Watson

Release date: February 3rd 2015 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pre-order: Amazon Synopsis via Goodreads: Identical twins Nikki and Maya have been on the same page for everything—friends, school, boys and starting off their adult lives at a historically African-American college. But as their neighborhood goes from rough-and-tumble to up-and-coming, suddenly filled with pretty coffee shops and boutiques, Nikki is thrilled while Maya feels like their home is … Continue reading Book Review: This Side of Home by Renee Watson

Book Review: The Secrets of Lily Graves by Sarah Strohmeyer

Release date: May 13th 2014 Publisher: HarperCollins Purchase: Amazon | B&N Synopsis via Goodreads: With the intrigue of Pretty Little Liars and plenty of romance, bestselling author Sarah Strohmeyer weaves a story of secrets and lies—set in a funeral parlor. Growing up in a house of female morticians, Lily Graves knows all about buried secrets. She knows that perfect senior-class president Erin Donohue isn’t what … Continue reading Book Review: The Secrets of Lily Graves by Sarah Strohmeyer

Book Review: Random by Tom Leveen

Release date: August 12th 2014 Publisher: Simon Pulse Purchase: Amazon Synopsis via Goodreads: Who’s the real victim here? This tense and gripping exploration of cyberbullying and teen suicide is perfect for fans of Before I Fall and Thirteen Reasons Why. Late at night Tori receives a random phone call. It’s a wrong number. But the caller seems to want to talk, so she stays on … Continue reading Book Review: Random by Tom Leveen

Book Review: “All Lined Up” by Cora Carmack

Series: Rusk University #1 Release date: May 13th 2014 Publisher: William Morrow  Purchase: Amazon Synopsis via Goodreads: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Carmack follows up her trio of hits—Losing It, Faking It, and Finding It—with this thrilling first novel in an explosive series bursting with the Texas flavor, edge, and steamy romance of Friday Night Lights. In Texas, two things are cherished above all else—football and … Continue reading Book Review: “All Lined Up” by Cora Carmack

Book Review: “Cursed be the Wicked” by J.R. Richardson

Release date: March 3rd 2014 Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing Purchase: Amazon Synopsis via Goodreads: Cooper Shaw lives his life under a pen name and enjoys the anonymity it provides during his journeys across the globe as a seasoned writer for a travel magazine. When his job lands him in his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts, to cover the famous Festival of the Dead, he soon realizes that he can’t stay … Continue reading Book Review: “Cursed be the Wicked” by J.R. Richardson

Book Review: “The Truth About Alice” by Jennifer Mathieu

Release date: June 3rd 2014 Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Purchase: Amazon Rating: 4/5 Synopsis via Goodreads: Everyone has a lot to say about Alice Franklin, and it stopped mattering whether it’s true.  The rumors started at a party when Alice supposedly had sex with two guys in one night. When school starts everyone almost forgets about Alice until one of those guys, super-popular Brandon, dies in a car wreck … Continue reading Book Review: “The Truth About Alice” by Jennifer Mathieu

Book Review: “Fire & Flood” by Victoria Scott

Series: Fire & Flood #1 Release date: February 25th 2014 Publisher: Scholastic Press Purchase: Amazon | B&N Synopsis via Goodreads: A modern day thrill ride, where a teen girl and her animal companion must participate in a breathtaking race to save her brother’s life—and her own.  Tella Holloway is losing it. Her brother is sick, and when a dozen doctors can’t determine what’s wrong, her parents decide to move to Montana for … Continue reading Book Review: “Fire & Flood” by Victoria Scott

Book Review: Witchstruck by Victoria Lamb

Series: The Tudor Witch #1 Release date: September 24th 2013 Publisher: Harlequin Purchase: Amazon Rating: 3 out of 5 Synopsis via Goodreads: If she sink, she be no witch and shall be drowned.   If she float, she be a witch and must be hanged.    Meg Lytton has always known she is different—that she bears a dark and powerful gift. But in 1554 England, in service at Woodstock Palace to … Continue reading Book Review: Witchstruck by Victoria Lamb

Book Review: The Fine Line by Alicia Kobishop

Release date: December 10th 2013 Self-Published Rating: 5/5 Synopsis via Goodreads: High school senior Liv Evans has one rule: No attachments. She’s lost enough in her life and has vowed to do whatever it takes to make sure she never again feels the emptiness of losing someone she loves. Boys are a fun distraction, but a serious relationship is something she’d rather live without. Her determination for … Continue reading Book Review: The Fine Line by Alicia Kobishop

Blog Tour Stop: Effectuation by Carlyn Greenwald

Welcome to EY mag’s stop on Carlyn Greenwald‘s Effectuation Blog Tour, hosted by Shane @ Itching for Books. Check out the promo post below, along with a thrilling excerpt and giveaway: Release date: October 16th 2013 Self-Published Purchase: Amazon Synopsis via Goodreads: On an earth where the spirit world and human world not only comingle but know each other’s deepest secrets, Ewan Trace is an ordinary college senior … Continue reading Blog Tour Stop: Effectuation by Carlyn Greenwald

Blog Tour Stop: Missy Salick on ‘Claiming Jeremiah’

Hi there! Welcome to EY’s stop on Missy Salick’s Claiming Jeremiah blog tour, hosted by Itching for Books. The author has stopped by to provide her inspiration behind the emotional story. Check it out below: What contributed to your decision in writing the story and what do you hope readers will take from it?  My personal experience of fostering my son was the inspiration and … Continue reading Blog Tour Stop: Missy Salick on ‘Claiming Jeremiah’