Monday, November 17, 2014

A Beautiful Star RDL Today we're having the release day launch for A Beautiful Star by Lilliana Anderson!! I'm so excited to share this new romance with y'all! Today we have an excerpt, as well as all the information about the book and Lilliana's amazing giveaway. Be sure to read down to enter!!
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Excerpt:
Come outside, Red. Your chariot awaits. The text pops up on my phone the next morning. Me: I’m not even ready. I’ll catch the train. Jonathan: I’ll wait. Getting out of bed, I tell myself to take my time, to make him wait because it’s kind of stalkerish that he’s here anyway. Maybe if I take too long, he’ll leave… He doesn’t. And trying to get ready slow doesn’t work either. I’m ready and out the door a good ten minutes before I usually am. “Are you watching my house?” I ask, leaning through the window of his white Mercedes sedan to talk to him. “There’s a possibility that I hired security to keep an eye on your house while you were gone. And it’s likely that said security saw your car in the driveway and let me know about it.” “So you’re paying someone else to stalk me? That’s just lazy.” He shrugs. “I’ve got too much money for my own good.” Flashing me that million-dollar smile of his, he leans across the car and pushes the door open for me. “Get in. I’m driving you to work.” “Don’t you have a job of your own to do or something?” I ask, as I slide into the plush leather seat and buckle myself in. “I’m in between roles right now,” he explains as he does a U-turn in front of my house and aims his car toward the city. “So, really, I’m all yours.” “That’s very comforting,” I deadpan. “Isn’t it?” he grins, teasing me and loving every moment of it. "You know, being woken up to a text from you is becoming quite a common occurrence." I say after a while. "What can I say? I think about you a lot, and when I think about you, I want to talk to you. But, I settle for texting because I don't want to be a huge pain in your arse." He explains. "You are a huge pain in my arse," I state flipping down the sun visor to check my appearance in the tiny mirror. "Well, just imagine what a pain it would be if I called you every time I thought about you instead holding back and only texting when I really have to. So really, I'm doing you a favour here." I run my fingers under my eyes making sure my make-up is blended properly as I smile at his answer. "You look fine. Relax," he says, glancing at me quickly. "I am relaxed," I counter. "I was just checking I got my make-up on properly because someone rushed me this morning." He glances at me again. "I would have waited for you all day if I had to," he states letting a beat of time pass before changing the subject. "So, what was really in that box?" "Ah, now I get why you showed up this morning." "What? Friends are allowed to be interested in the things other friends get off their boyfriends." "He's not my boyfriend. We’re just seeing each other. And you and I don't quite fit in the friend category yet." "Really? Well, this is awkward…" He pulls down his bottom lip in this crooked way that makes me laugh at his silliness. "You're incorrigible. But if you must know, the box contained a cupcake." "A cupcake," he repeats. "And did you like the cupcake?" "I did," I state. "So that's what the girls go for these days, cupcakes?" "Well, it worked well for me." "Cupcakes and not flowers?" "Flowers work too." "Just not when they’re from me?" "Well, it is a little odd getting flowers from your friends when you aren't sick, and it isn’t your birthday." "I thought we weren’t friends.” “I don't know what we are, Jonathan. Let's not try too hard, or put a label on it. I’m obviously not going to get rid of you. So, let's just… be two people, hanging out, ignoring all the shit of the world without pushing for some kind of relationship–friendship or otherwise. Do you think you can do that?" I ask, as he turns the corner and double parks to let me out in front of my work. "Yeah, I can do that," he says as I open the door to quickly get out so he doesn't get a parking ticket. “I’ll see you at lunch.” A driver hits the horn behind us, and I hold up one finger to say we won’t be long as I lean back in. “What?” “I’ll be in the city all day. So I’ll meet you for lunch. It’s what friends do, Red. Get used to it.” He reaches across the car and gives me a wink as he pulls the door shut and takes off, leaving me a little dumbfounded as I step back from street to let the traffic go past. The man from the car behind flips me off and yells at me to get off the fucking road. It snaps me out of the weirdness that Jonathan seems to evoke and I return the sentiment before heading into my office building to start work and try to ignore the clock as time creeps toward lunch.
Beautiful Star Synopsis:
Star Small to shareWhen Jonathan decided to help Lisa, he was trying to atone in some way for his past sins. He certainly wasn't expecting to be pulled into a night full of hiding out from the press with a journalist called Sandra Haegen, and almost being choked to death by a rockstar in love with his ex. When Sandra decided to help Lisa by feeding Perry, she was just trying to be a good person. She also wasn't expecting to spend the night hiding from the press. Even more so, she wasn't expecting to spend the night with one of Australia's hottest young actors, Jonathan Masters. She also wasn't expecting to save his life. And that's just the beginning. From there, these two must find a way live with the past and look to the future - no matter what the personal cost. Amazon | Barnes and Noble | A Beautiful Star Goodreads Lilliana Anderson Bio: Lilliana Anderson picBestselling Author of the Drawn Series, the Beautiful Series, and the Confidante Trilogy, Lilliana has always loved to read and write, considering it the best form of escapism that the world has to offer. Australian born and bred, she writes New Adult Romance revolving around her authentically Aussie characters as well as a biographical trilogy based on an ex-Sydney sex worker, named Angelien. Lilliana feels that the world should see Australia for more than just it's outback and tries to show characters in more of a city setting. When she isn't writing, she wears the hat of 'wife and mother' to her husband and four children. Before Lilliana turned to writing, she worked in a variety of industries and studied humanities and communications before transferring to commerce/law at university. Originally from Sydney's Western suburbs, she currently lives a fairly quiet life in suburban Melbourne. Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Author Goodreads | Newsletter | Website   Enter Lilliana's giveaway! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tammies Review:
Wow! Another great Beautiful Story from Lilliana. A Beautiful Star is the continuation of the story that started with David and Katrina in A Beautiful Struggle and The Commitment and then came in their friends Elliot and Paige in the story of a A Beautiful Forever and Paige's story in Phoenix, and then the story of Theo and Naomi in A Beautiful Melody, and then the story of Marcus and Lisa in A Beautiful Rock. Each story branches off to each of David and Katrina's friends and acquaintances. Now this story is about Sandra Haegan, Lisa's dear friend and Jonathan Masters Lisa's ex. Each story is unique and very captivating. Each have their own HEA and leaves you wanting more from the Beautiful Series.
What do you do when you run into the same situation you once had with someone famous and then another famous person comes along and your trying to keep from having feelings for them because in the end it always ends up with hurt?
Sandra Haegen is a reporter that was supposed to have interviewed Marcus Bailey in a Beautiful Rock but Lisa did it for her since Sandra has a past with Marcus. A famous Indie Rock star. Sandra was supposed to be feeding and taking care of Perry, Lisa's dog, while Lisa was on the run hiding from her past. But when Jonathan tries to help Lisa out by hiding her from the press and Marcus; Sandra is brought in and never once expected to spend the night hiding with a famous "hot" movie star hiding from the press.
Jonathan has a very bad past with women. He just goes from one to the other. Hes famous and he goes from one engagement to the other. Until he meets Sandra. She is the one women that he wants that doesn't want him back. His past experiences tell her to stay away from him but her heart is telling her another thing. Jonathan wants her but will he be able to be true to her unlike his past with women.
Will Jonathan and Sandra be able to deal with each others pasts and put them aside? Can Sandra open her heart up and let Jonathan in?
Will Jonathan wait for her to make up her mind that they are meant to be together?
I gave this 5 stars as I did for the other books in this series. They just keep getting better and all have captured my heart in each individual story. The romance is GREAT! If you want to read a GREAT romance series then I recommend The Beautiful Series by Lilliana Anderson. You'll fall in love with each character like I did.

Monday, November 10, 2014

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Prepare to be Owned...

Lose yourself in this collection of never before seen novellas from eleven best selling authors from around the globe.

And the best part - they contain controlling alphas, feisty females and story lines that will have you holding your breath. Don't miss out on this great anthology by: Lilliana Anderson – Deep Cover: Case 001 Chelle Bliss – Resisting Callie Hart – Rebel ** Lesley Jones – Reed ** Jani Kay – Debonaire Nina Levine – All Your Reasons Lyra Parish – Single: Volume One Lila Rose – Finding Out Pepper Winters – Forbidden Flaws ** PLEASE NOTE: There are several novellas that are complete and a few that are previews of full novels that will be released at a later time. The stories with an asterisk (**) beside them are previews of full novels. All others are complete. There are also some that are series starters. The Owned: An Alpha Anthology will only be available for a limited time and is intended for a mature audience. Add to your TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22825315-owned?ac=1   owned group promo 2  

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Jani Kay – DEBONAIR

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deb•o•nair adjective \ˌde-bə-ˈner\ of a man : dressing and acting in a stylish and sophisticated way : urbane, attractive, charming and confident Debonair and sexy-as-sin Tyler Sinclair has fought his way from poverty to the top as a Wall Street stockbroker. Hungry for success, ambitious for power and glory, he doesn’t have time for messy emotions like love. When his colleague is called away on business, Tyler is stuck with an intern he never wanted and doesn’t have time for. Three weeks of torture await him. Raised by a single mother, Brooklyn Bennett is an Australian girl who works and studies hard to achieve her dreams. She scores an internship with a prestigious firm in New York for six months. Focused on her career, she can't afford to lose sight of her goals. Love is not on her agenda. From the moment Tyler lays eyes on the girl with the golden hair, strange accent and sassy attitude, something about her intrigues him. Can he teach her all she needs to learn without losing his heart? Can he make her yield to him not only in the boardroom but also in the bedroom? Will a few nights of passion change the way they both feel about love . . . or is it just about sex, money and desire?  

Callie Hart – REBEL

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Alexis Romera isn’t ready to die. Thing is… She may not have a choice. *** The president of the Widow Makers MC is determined. The Los Oscuros cartel is going down. The one thing Rebel must do to make that happen? Keep the girl alive.  

Pepper Winters – FORBIDDEN FLAWS

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She’s forbidden. Saffron Carlton is the darling of the big screen, starlet on the red carpet, and wife of mega producer Felix Carlton. Her life seems perfect with her overflowing bank balance, adoring fans, and luxury homes around the world. Everyone thinks they know her. But no one truly does. The silver limelight is tainted the day the couple announce their divorce. He’s flawed. Raised in squalor, fed on violence and poverty, Cas Smith knows the underbelly of the world. He’s not looking for fame or fortune. He’s looking for a job to get him the hell away from the danger of illegal fighting, and comes face to face with the woman who ran all those years ago. Unable to turn down her job offer, he agrees to be her bodyguard and personal trainer, all while she hides her secrets. He had no intention of letting her back into his heart. But neither of them were prepared for what happens when forbidden and flawed collide —fracturing the world they know, changing the rules forever.  

Lilliana Anderson – DEEP COVER

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Some things won’t stay buried… Drake Jefferson has been missing for years. Wanted by the very people who hired him, he left behind his job, his life, and his love to pursue a career of the criminal variety Caitlin Saunders, Drake’s ex-wife and one of the AFP’s best analysts, is doing her best to move on after losing the love of her life. Originally a part of the team that managed Drake’s operation, she gave up her field role the day she realized he’d turned. And she hasn’t trusted a soul since. One phone call in the middle of the night will force her back to active duty - a suspect in an ongoing case has been captured and they insist they have information on Drake – they just aren’t willing to talk to anyone but her. That information will change everything she believed to be true and send her down a path that could land her in the exact position Drake ended up in. It will take every skill set she has, just to keep her head above water as she learns that right and wrong don’t always follow the rules, and that when you’re fighting for love – there are no rules.  

Chelle Bliss – RESISTING

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I belong to no one. It’s the way I’ve chosen to live. Master of my own destiny, finding my way through this bullshit thing called life. I learned from a young age how to get my way. Being a woman isn’t a weakness. It’s the opposite. I’ve spent my life being surrounded by four overbearing brothers, but I’ve never been a wallflower. Independent and unwilling to be tied down, I grabbed life by the balls and lived it to the fullest. I was enjoying myself, minding my own business at my brothers wedding. Then WHAM. Ever have a man walk into your life and alter your entire universe? My answer would’ve been no before he tempted me into his bed. I’m talking about the big damn bang. Everything that I thought was right, suddenly spins on its axis and bitch slaps me in the face.

Lila Rose – FINDING OUT

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In a moment of weakness, Ivy Morrison tells a lie, a lie which will leave her scrambling for a solution and quick. The perfect solution comes well-packaged in the form of broody and sinfully sexy Fox Kilpatrick, courtesy of Find Your Soul Ma...te online dating service. Desperate times is most definitely a call for desperate measures. With no other choice, Ivy convinces passionate yet possessive Fox to help her in her time of need.

Fox ‘Killer’ Kilpatrick is still caught up in his past, a past of anger and death, which his biker brothers desperately want him to recover from. Losing a bet, Killer finds himself on a blind date with Ivy, the woman who is set to turn his world upside down.

Following your heart is never easy, neither is following an unknown path, but finding out may just be worth the journey to possibility. Only together, will Ivy and Killer discover if it was worth the risk after all.

Lyra Parish – SINGLE VOLUME ONE

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After failing miserably at love, Roxane VanBuren swears off men but not before her determined best friend shows her all the advantages of being single. After a wild weekend full of sex, old-flames, and secrets, Roxane is desperate to forget it ever happened. But she learns it isn't that easy. Since becoming the President of VanBuren Investments, she knows how important it is for her professional and personal life to remain separate from one another. If the two were to mix, the rumors could possibly ruin her reputation, which is bad for her and bad for business. To avoid that, Roxane allows rules to define and guide her every move. Unfortunately for her, Parker Williams is determined to break them all, one at a time.

Lesley Jones – REED

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She was mine. Our love, unquestioned. Our futures planned. But she didn't show. All that we had, all that we meant, and after all that was said, she just didn't show. That one act from her, changed everything, but it especially changed me and from that moment on, there was no going back. No words of love, no whispered promises, just sex and drugs and rock and roll. No one gets a piece of Reed but what they will get is the night of their life, the chance to let go, break their own rules and the best, the dirtiest, filthiest sex ever... Along with the other four people in my bed.

Nina Levine – ALL YOUR REASONS

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When heartbreaker meets ball breaker, sparks will fly. Rockstar, Jett Vaughn, isn’t against settling down, but no woman has ever held his attention long enough for a relationship to develop. That is until he meets Presley Hart. She’s confident, opinionated and headstrong. She drives him to the edge of crazy, but he can’t deny how she makes him feel. He wants her heart, but she only wants his body. Presley’s not against giving her heart to a man, but she has too many reasons why he’s not the one to give it to. Jett isn’t a man who will take no for an answer though. He’s about to declare war on her reasons and take what he wants.  

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