Wednesday Spotlight! Cookie O' Gorman!!!!

**Welcome Wednesday**

 

Cookie O’Gorman

 

 Cookie O’Gorman writes stories filled with humor and heart for the nerd in all of us. Fiery first kisses, snappy dialogue, smart girls, swoon worthy boys, and unbreakable friendships are featured in each of her books.

     Cookie is a hopeless romantic, a Harry Potter aficionado, and a supporter of all things dork. Chocolate, Chinese food, and Asian dramas are her kryptonite. Above all, she believes that real life has enough sorrow and despair—which is why she always tries to give her characters a happy ending. Adorkable is her debut novel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adorkable

 

Adorkable (ah-dor-kuh-bul): Descriptive term meaning to be equal parts dorky and adorable. For reference, see Sally Spitz.

Seventeen-year-old Sally Spitz is done with dating. Or at least, she's done with the horrible blind dates/hookups/sneak attacks her matchmaking bestie, Hooker, sets her up on. There's only so much one geek girl and Gryffindor supporter can take.

Her solution: she needs a fake boyfriend. And fast.

Enter Becks, soccer phenom, all-around-hottie, and Sally's best friend practically since birth. When Sally asks Becks to be her F.B.F. (fake boyfriend), Becks is only too happy to be used. He'd do anything for Sal--even if that means giving her PDA lessons in his bedroom, saying she's "more than pretty," and expertly kissing her at parties.

The problem: Sally's been in love with Becks all her life--and he's completely clueless.

This book features two best friends, one special edition Yoda snuggie, countless beneath-the-ear kisses and begs the question:

Who wants a real boyfriend when faking it is so much more fun?

 

Excerpt:

 

 Meeting his gaze, I forced out the words, "Ready to make it official?"

     Becks grinned, and the sight of that familiar expression, the look in those eyes I'd loved forever, was enough to strengthen my resolve.

     Reaching up, I gave myself no time to reconsider.

     My lips were on his the next instant, meeting, feeling, rejoicing in this moment I'd never thought but always hoped would happen.  I knew Becks was surprised, could feel it in the stiffness in his shoulders, the tight set to his mouth.  But it didn't matter.  I was kissing Becks, my best friend, my Han Solo, my one.  This was the best moment of my life.  I was certain it couldn't get any better.

     But then Becks started kissing me back.

     His arms wrapped around my waist, his lips guiding mine, as he went from passive passenger along for the ride to full-on conductor.  I gasped as he bent me back over his arm, and felt him grin through the kiss.  My toes just skimming the floor, supported almost entirely by Becks's strength, I was happy to let him lead.  Becks wasn't just a great kisser.  He was a master.  Far as first kisses go, it was a showstopper.

 

 

Adorkable Playlist:

 

1.  "Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap

2.  "Can You Tell" by Ra Ra Riot

3.  "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson

4.  "July Flame" by Laura Veirs

5.  "So Insane" by Discovery

6.  "The Trial of the Century" by French Kicks

7.  "Hysteric" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

8.  "Powerful Stuff" by Sean Hayes

9.  "Call It Off" by Tegan and Sara

10.  "Your Song" by Kate Walsh

11.  "Nicest Thing" by Kate Nash

12.  "Hyperballad" by Whitley

13.  "Syrup & Honey" by Duffy

14.  "Oh Boy" by Duffy

15.  "She's Got You High" by Mumm-Ra

16.  "Heart Skipped a Beat" by The XX

17.  "Tessellate" by Tokyo Police Club

18.  "I'm With You" by The Stills

 

 

19.  "Crash Into Me" by Dave Matthews Band (Live at Folsom Field, Boulder Colorado)

You can buy it here:

 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adorkable-Cookie-OGorman-ebook/dp/B01DBN1XU8?ie=UTF8&ref_=zg_bsnr_10368549011_2#nav-subnav

 

You can review it here:

 

Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28791088-adorkable

 

For more information and news about Cookie - visit her at:

 

http://cookieogorman.com/

Let's all give a warm welcome to Cookie O'Gorman, now what are you waiting for go check out Adorkable!!!

 

 

Why He LUSTS by Alexa Brookes Book Review

Why He LUSTS

Alexa Brookes

 

Book Description

A Hot And Brand New Alpha Billionaire Romance Series!

 

Why.He.Sins.

 

When Megan was finished eating she went outside and sat on the porch. She had her legs covered enough so that the scars didn’t show; but when she lifted the leggings just a bit she could see the scars running up and down her legs.

 

She would always remember that horrible night. The doctor said that the memories would all fade away, but he lied to her. Even after she had gone for a that last checkup to make sure she was still doing well, the nightmares still came and she always ended up waking up crying and sweating. Lowering the leggings so that she wouldn’t have to think about that horrible night, she got up from the chair and went over to the railing that led down to the sand. She knew that she would never be able to show anyone the scars on her legs, so she had to be careful so that no one asked what happened to her...

 

 

My Thoughts

 

 

Michael and Megan are finally reaching some real epic points here when her father yet again causes trouble for them. I literally cannot even express how much I do not like this man. Now not only are his problems becoming Megan’s they are becoming Michael’s too. The plot has definitely thickened here in this book and I cannot wait until we get some answers.

Also enter Michael’s dad, apparently he seems to be a big thorn in Michael’s side as well, unfortunately his story sounds a bit too much like Megan’s dad’s story which I am hoping is not the case because that would be a bit of a bummer for me. I mean having the dad’s both have the same kind of background would give the characters something to relate over, but I think it’s a tad unrealistic especially in this scenario. I really don’t think Michael would be the kind of man to agree to take someone’s daughter as payment for a debt if he had a father just like hers, so I am really hoping I am just wrong about this whole theory and it just sounded like it.

Sexy times, hot, sizzling, scorching, however damn the man!!!!!! Seriously how does that even happen, see this is exactly why I hate her father he ruins everything! I want this to happen, I need this to happen, I want these two together so bad! I am hoping it happens in the next book and sparks fly!

 

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

Why He CRAVES by Alexa Brookes Book Review

Why He CRAVES
Alexa Brooks

 

Book Description

A Hot And Brand New Alpha Billionaire Romance Series!

Why.He.Sins.

When Megan was finished eating she went outside and sat on the porch. She had her legs covered enough so that the scars didn’t show; but when she lifted the leggings just a bit she could see the scars running up and down her legs.

She would always remember that horrible night. The doctor said that the memories would all fade away, but he lied to her. Even after she had gone for a that last checkup to make sure she was still doing well, the nightmares still came and she always ended up waking up crying and sweating. Lowering the leggings so that she wouldn’t have to think about that horrible night, she got up from the chair and went over to the railing that led down to the sand. She knew that she would never be able to show anyone the scars on her legs, so she had to be careful so that no one asked what happened to her...

 

 

My Thoughts

In this next installment we find out a bit more about each character. We definitely can giver her father the biggest jerk award. I mean how can someone treat their child like that? I just wanted to throw a brick at him, I mean really! When the man who is holding your daughter as payment for your debt is treating your daughter better than you, you have a serious problem!
We also get to dive into Megan's secrets which are pretty gnarly and a bit intense so beware. There definitely is some sensitive material for all my readers who like to have trigger warnings before they go into their reads, if you are one to avoid those kinds of reads, beware. This one contains sensitive material.
I liked seeing the development of these characters, Linda is a wonderful addition. The plotline is developing quite nicely and I am definitely intrigued.

 

 

*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

Why He SINS By Alexa Brookes Book Review

Why He SINS
Alexa Brooks

Book Description

A Hot And Brand New Alpha Billionaire Romance Series!

Why.He.Sins.

When Megan was finished eating she went outside and sat on the porch. She had her legs covered enough so that the scars didn’t show; but when she lifted the leggings just a bit she could see the scars running up and down her legs.

She would always remember that horrible night. The doctor said that the memories would all fade away, but he lied to her. Even after she had gone for a that last checkup to make sure she was still doing well, the nightmares still came and she always ended up waking up crying and sweating. Lowering the leggings so that she wouldn’t have to think about that horrible night, she got up from the chair and went over to the railing that led down to the sand. She knew that she would never be able to show anyone the scars on her legs, so she had to be careful so that no one asked what happened to her...

 

 

My Thoughts

First off let me say that I think these books need to be read together as a set, I don't think they can be read effectively as a standalone. I really feel for Megan, she has already dealt with enough crap from her piece of crap father but just when she thinks he cannot stoop any lower, he sells her off to repay his debt. In a strange place with a man who clearly only wants her for one thing, she is left to make some big decisions and decide which secrets of hers to keep.
I thought the plot line was good and the steamy scenes were very sexy, but I did think that the dialogue needed some work done to it. There were also some details that needed to be carried out, some problems I found with different scenes.
Overall though I will give it a strong three bats because it kept me very engaged and I am looking forward to more steamy, sizzling times between Megan and Michael.

 

 

*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

 

Friday Spotlight!!!! Kate’s Ye Olde Booke Cover Shoppe

Due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to feature on our normal Sunday spot so we are running this on a special Friday spot, we don't want you guys to miss out on this wonderful information ;)
Without further ado Batty For Books would like to present you with Kate's Ye Olde Booke Cover Shoppe!

Kate’s Ye Olde Booke Cover Shoppe is run by author Kate Marie Robbins. She offers a wide variety of things, despite the name of her shop. Her specialty is cover art (at a reasonable cost) and custom mini book and CD charms. She also does any kind of swag design you can think of. If it’s not available in her shop, ask and she’s more than happy to oblige. Anything from bookmark designs, to author branding, she can do it.

Her most recent edition to her shop is realistic mini book charms, including real book binding! They can be purchased as necklaces, keychains, and ribbon bookmarks.

https://www.facebook.com/katescovershoppe/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author Spotlight!!!! Brad Boyer!!!!

Today's author spotlight is Brad Boyer!

 

 

I began writing about 15 years ago as a hobby but never thought about doing it for a living. But as I completed more and more novels, I started to wonder if I could be truly good at it, to be able to keep up with so many other great authors. So, I began to slowly release them as ebooks... I still don't know the answer to my question, but I am having fun writing with the added bonus of people other than me reading my material. I also know I have to continuously strive to get better and better.

Al Qaeda - The Hunt for Ali Muhammad and Al Qaeda - The Double Sword were so much fun to write. This Jack Novak series was born from all my crazy dreams as I sleep. I can't count how many times I am running down a steep mountain from a predator or maybe a raging volcano, or shooting bad guys in some dense, hot jungle, or how many high-speed car chases in the middle of some big city with way to many cars on the road I have been in. I am often more tired initially when I wake then when I went to bed from all the insanity!

So, I brought them to life with Jack Novak. I wanted to create a character that was not just some Rambo, but a human being with real problems, issues, dreams, and a life. Initially, the young man is new at the game and still figuring things out as he encounters chaotic and dangerous situations. But as the series progresses, he becomes more methodical, more lethal, one crazy individual, and is always in some sort of calamity with bad guys trying to kill him. I love the action, simply because I get it almost every night! And I have a few more to write hopefully in the near future.

As for my latest ebook, Endless Possibilities, well, check out my video, then click on the photo to read the description of this AMAZING 23 year in-the-making story!!

Outside of the novels, I have written several other smaller pieces. One of them is - 'A Recipe for Permanent Weight Loss .' It is much shorter than the action stories I love to write, but I think the most important as the obesity rate in the world increases. I purposely wrote it differently than most weight loss books. I wanted to teach the reader to understand WHY they are obese before learning how to lose the weight. You have to know the rules before you can play the game. And therefore, it is the PERFECT RECIPE!

 

 

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Book Review

It Ends With Us
Colleen Hoover

Book Description

 

The newest, highly anticipated novel from beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author, Colleen Hoover.

Sometimes it is the one who loves you who hurts you the most.

Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. So when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily’s life suddenly seems almost too good to be true.

Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He’s also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily. And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn’t hurt. Lily can’t get him out of her head. But Ryle’s complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his “no dating” rule, she can’t help but wonder what made him that way in the first place.

As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan—her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened.

With this bold and deeply personal novel, Colleen Hoover delivers a heart-wrenching story that breaks exciting new ground for her as a writer. Combining a captivating romance with a cast of all-too-human characters, It Ends With Us is an unforgettable tale of love that comes at the ultimate price.

 

 

My Thoughts

 

 

 

This book you guys, this book I cannot even put into words what this book has left me feeling. Everyone should read this book, I mean everyone even if you do not like to read, you should take the time out to sit down and read this book. I think Colleen has done something monumental here, powerful, moving, heart-wrenching, she is such a powerhouse when it comes to writing novels so I knew this one would be great, but she completely blew me out of the water with this one. Colleen sheds some powerful light on domestic violence that I think no one really takes a look at, or considers and that is truly, truly amazing. Not to mention the characters are highly dynamic and entertaining and it is so easy to fall in love with them. My favorite book of 2016 for sure, probably one of my favorite books ever. Thank you Colleen for being you!

 

 

 

*I read this book on my own, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

Author Spotlight!!! Cambria Hebert!!!!

Ok guys today's author's spotlight I am really excited for, without further ado here is the amazing and talented Cambria Hebert!

ABOUT CAMBRIA HEBERT

 

 

Cambria Hebert is an award winning, bestselling novelist of more than thirty books. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair.

Besides writing, Cambria loves a caramel latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching movies. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of birds (including chickens). You can often find her painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her Chihuahuas (the real rulers of the house).

Cambria has written within the young adult and new adult genres, penning many paranormal and contemporary titles. She has also written romantic suspence, science fiction, and most recently male/male romance. Her favorite genre to read and write is contemporary romance. A few of her most recognized titles are: The Hashtag Series, GearShark Series, Text, Torch, and Tattoo.

 

Recent awards include: Author of the Year, Best contemporary series (The Hashtag Series), Best contemporary book of the year, Best book trailer of the year, Best contemporary lead, Best contemporary book cover of the year. In addition, her most recognized title, #Nerd was listed at  Buzzfeed.com as a top fifty summer romance read.

 

 

Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC.

You can find out more about Cambria and her titles by visiting her website: http://www.cambriahebert.com.

Email: cambriahebert@rocketmail.com

Facebook: http://smarturl.co/CambriaHebertFanpage

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cambriahebert

Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/cambriahebert/pins/

Instagram: @cambriahebert

Sign up for her newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bUL5_5 

Join her fan club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535723103367408/

Sunday Spotlight!!! Rock & Roll Saved My Soul!!!

Good afternoon ladies and gents it's time for our very first Sunday Spotlight and I am very happy to introduce Rock & Roll Saved My Soul as our first feature for our Sunday Spotlight!

 

 

 

 

 

Rock & Roll Saved My Soul was founded by Kate Marie Robbins in July of 2013 with the help of Jen Robbins, Arminta Dellow, and Sandy Ashley. It started out as a small idea to help a charity called Rock the Cause by putting together stories about how music positively impacts lives. In the end, it became so much more than that. We are now run by a team of 16, over several social media platforms. And a subpage, called The LOVE Project that focuses on loving yourself and the world.

 

 

 

Rock & Roll Saved My Soul is now a charity publishing company that not only puts together anthologies for many different charities, it helps authors publish their anthologies and novels for charity. Currently we work with one author on her anthology series and are in the works to start on another series with another author, as well as one for a woman who is not an author, but feels very strongly about her cause.

 

 

 

 

RRSMS has published anthologies for: Rock the Cause, War Dogs Making It Home, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, STOMP Out Bullying, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, HOPE Coalition. Our next anthology, I Am Loved, which is set to release September 2, 2016 will benefit The Trevor Project. We always have anthologies accepting submissions, including: Everyday Miracles, Rise Above, Notes of Dreams, and Fighting Chance Volume Two.

Rock & Roll Saved My Soul Facebook: http://bit.ly/1TVkAiL Authors Against Bullying Facebook: http://bit.ly/1PhHTLU Rescue Me Facebook: http://bit.ly/1pzC9sg RRSMS Street Team: http://bit.ly/1RUwF1G Twitter: http://bit.ly/1VlqOIr Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1Zbo14C Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Zbo3t8 Website: http://bit.ly/1MsAHNc Blog: http://bit.ly/1Mg69TP LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/1R4uHzn Newsletter: http://bit.ly/1TVkPdI Youtube: http://bit.ly/1UbsPb4

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B015K48N6S

Please disregard the due date for Everyday Miracles, they are still accepting submissions for it.

Author Spotlight!!!!! Tim Baker!!!!!

Good morning ladies and gentlemen!! Here at Batty For Books we will be featuring two weekly promo spots. Wednesday's will be for authors and Sunday's will be to showcase other talents, today launches our new promo feature with the amazingly talented Tim Baker, who we are so happy to have here at Batty For Books!


Now here's a little information about Tim and where you can find him and his books.

When Tim Baker moved from Rhode Island to Florida in October, 2006 the only thing he had in abundance was spare time. In April, 2007 a strange dream provided him with a way to fill some of that time…by inspiring him to write a book.

Two years later that novel, Living the Dream, was released.

Since then, Tim has released seven novels, all taking place in the seaside community of Flagler Beach, the place he now calls home. He has also written a collection of short stories based upon his iconic and charismatic anti-hero Ike, as well as co-written two zombie novellas.

The rising popularity of Tim’s work has drawn comparisons to the likes of Elmore Leonard, Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiassen and Randy Wayne White…all of which Tim welcomes with pride.

When he isn’t writing Tim can be heard on Flagler Beach’s radio station Surf 97.3 FM (www.flaglerbeachradio.com) weekday mornings from 10:00-1:00 and Friday nights from 7:00-10:00.

Some of the interests he has no time for are motorcycles, scuba diving and sports of all kinds – with a special lifelong love of the Boston Red Sox.

Look for Tim’s next novel, Blood in the Water, in the fall of 2016.

Connect with Tim on the internet at www.blindoggbooks.com.

 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlindoggBooks

 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/blindoggbooks

 

Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2873061-tim-baker

 

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002U64TCW

 

Blog - https://blindoggbooks.wordpress.com/

 

Thank you so much to Tim Baker for being our featured author this week and I encourage you all to check out his books!