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Monday, February 9, 2015

Review: Penthouse Prince by Virginia Nelson

Penthouse Prince 
by Virginia Nelson
Release Date: February 9th 2015 by Entangled: Indulgence
Pages: 189
Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Adult Fiction
View/Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N
Author's Links: Goodreads, Website, Twitter, Facebook

Single mom Jeanie Long was trying to save her butt at work by reporting her manager to the company owner. Instead, she finds herself greeted warmly by gorgeous company CEO Camden James...and introduced to his father as his fiancée. Now she's been hired—complete with a hefty pay raise—to be the fake fiancée of the infamous “Penthouse Prince.”
Camden doesn't believe in love. He believes in mutually beneficial business arrangements. With his real fiancée off cheating on him, Camden needs someone to help him prove to his father that he's definitely ready to marry. Yet Jeanie's combination of beauty and bluntness act like an aphrodisiac, and their “for the press” kisses look incredibly real. So real that Jeanie and Camden are either really convincing actors...or they've fallen for their own charade.
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)
My Review:

Penthouse Prince was a delightful read, it was full of romance, and chemistry between the characters that it had me hooked from the very beginning. 

Jeanie Long has had rough life growing up, not only did her parents basically turned their backs on her, but she was also left to be a single mother. Now her work is all she has to take care of her daughter, Kaycee, but her manager is threatening her job after Jeanie caught him in a compromising situation with her co-worker. Not wanting to face her manager again after been treated unfairly, she decides to take action by going to the company owner, CEO Camden James, but she didn't realized that by going to see him her life was going to change forever. 

Camden James has been called many names, but most recently the press has given the billionaire playboy the nickname, “The Penthouse Prince,” and he has certainly done a lot to gain the name. He is ruthless at what he does, and he is constantly surrounded by beautiful women. But lately, all the press that he is getting is ruining his reputation with the company, and has caused disappointment in his father. With his said “fiancee” cheating on him, he has no choice but to find someone that is willing to be his fake fiancee to get his father off his back and his shares of the company. What was supposed to be fake, turned out to be so much more for Jeanie and Camden as their kisses started to feel all too real for the fake couple. 

There were a lot of things that I enjoyed about this book, not only were the main characters felt relatable, but the whole story line was full of surprises that made it that much more irresistible to read. The synopsis alone hooked me in! It is evident from the very beginning that Jeanie is the caretaker of her little family, she hides secrets from her past that have made her overprotective over her daughter (which is all explained in the book, it's part of the twist!). But after her father died, she is not quiet sure of herself, but after meeting Camden that quickly changes. He makes her feel secured, and the two have an instant chemistry that grows throughout the book. Now, Camden is a romantic yet he can be very stubborn at times. As the two start to spend more time together, they share their pasts, and what they want in life. Overall, the story was very well-written, there were a couple of times when I just couldn't stand Camden and his decisions, yet the ending tied everything very well. The epilogue was also a nice touch to the story. I would definitely recommend the book to anyone that wants a quick romantic story full of surprises. :)

***ARC provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***


My Rating: 4.5/5



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Thursday, February 5, 2015

✯ Release Week Blast! ✯: Invaded by Melissa Landers {GIVEAWAY!}



I am so thrilled to help Melissa Landers with her release week launch party for INVADED! See a note from Melissa below and make sure to enter the giveaway!


Hey, fiction lovers. I’m Melissa Landers, author of the Alienated series (YA sci-fi from Disney-Hyperion), and today I’m bouncing with excitement because THE SEQUEL IS FINALLY HERE!

It’s been a year since we left Aelyx and Cara onboard the intergalactic transport, and INVADED begins with an emotional goodbye as they part ways—Aelyx returning to Earth to salvage the alliance, and Cara continuing to L’eihr to serve out her part of the student exchange. While they’re apart, our star-crossed lovers will face assassination attempts, betrayal, crippling self-doubt, and a sadistic alien Phys Ed class. (Because there’s no escaping PE, even in another galaxy.) When Aelyx and Cara finally reunite…well, let’s just say it’s combustive. ;-)

What do reviewers think? I’m glad you asked!

“Readers will love the seamless blend of suspense, humor, and romance set against an interstellar landscape. Dual narratives and a tightly plotted mystery keep the suspense running high, and the chemistry between Aelyx and Cara smolders.” –Booklist

“Excellent character development and integration between modern reality and science fiction. Teens will be rooting for the galactic couple while enjoying the action and suspense that runs through the two volumes.” –School Library Journal

“The protagonists' forced separation gives greater depth to their romance. Each learns to turn a critical eye upon the flaws of their native societies while confronting genuine obstacles to a future together. These complications only underscore the growing sense of menace that propels the narrative to an action-packed climax.” –Kirkus


I hope you’ll make tracks to the nearest bookstore and pick up a copy of INVADED! If you’re snowed in, here are some easy links to bring the sequel right to you:

Book Depository (free worldwide shipping)



To celebrate my book birthday, I’m offering one lucky winner a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble and an autographed swag pack, complete with mini posters of BOTH books! This giveaway is open internationally, and due to sweepstakes laws, entrants must be 18 years or older to participate.

Best of luck, and happy reading!


Melissa Landers:

Melissa Landers is a former teacher who left the classroom to pursue other worlds. A proud sci-fi geek, she isn’t afraid to wear her Princess Leia costume in public—just ask her husband and three kids. She lives outside Cincinnati in the small town of Loveland, “Sweetheart of Ohio.” For more information, or just to say hello, visit www.melissa-landers.com.







-*-GIVEAWAY!-*-



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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday (#79)


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Hello, I Love You

by 
June 9th 2015 by St. Martin's Griffin
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance, 
Pre-Order: Amazon, B&N, 
A teen escapes to a boarding school abroad and falls for a Korean pop star in this fun and fresh romantic novel in the vein of Anna and the French Kiss.

Grace Wilde is running—from the multi-million dollar mansion her record producer father bought, the famous older brother who’s topped the country music charts five years in a row, and the mother who blames her for her brother’s breakdown. Grace escapes to the farthest place from home she can think of, a boarding school in Korea, hoping for a fresh start.

She wants nothing to do with music, but when her roommate Sophie’s twin brother Jason turns out to be the newest Korean pop music superstar, Grace is thrust back into the world of fame. She can't stand Jason, whose celebrity status is only outmatched by his oversized ego, but they form a tenuous alliance for the sake of her friendship with Sophie. As the months go by and Grace adjusts to her new life in Korea, even she can't deny the sparks flying between her and the KPOP idol. 

Soon, Grace realizes that her feelings for Jason threaten her promise to herself that she'll leave behind the music industry that destroyed her family. But can Grace ignore her attraction to Jason and her undeniable pull of the music she was born to write? Sweet, fun, and romantic, this young adult novel explores what it means to experience first love and discover who you really are in the process. 
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)


***I absolutely love the cover and the synopsis of this book. if it's anything like Anna and the French kiss then I'm pretty sure I'm going to love it! What are you guys waiting to read?***


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