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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Virtual Book Tour, Review, & Giveaway: The Match Maker- Karey White

Match Maker  


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The Match Maker by Karey White (The Husband Maker #2) 

(Summary contains spoilers if you have not yet read book #1 The Husband Maker)

 It’s been six months since Charlotte and Kyle broke up, and the Husband Maker strikes again. Kyle is officially engaged, while Charlotte is still nursing a broken heart. In an effort to get Charlotte out of her rut, she and her best friend decide it’s time for some good old-fashioned matchmaking. While Aleena arranges for Charlotte to meet up with a handsome Scottish tourist, Charlotte gets her two best friends together. But when sparks start to fly between Aleena and Angus, Charlotte is left feeling more alone that ever--at least until the charming Scotsman becomes more than just a safe, rebound guy and teaches her that maybe, just maybe, she can dare to open her heart again.
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I should have felt uncomfortable talking about guys and dating with a man I was sort of dating for only the second time, but I didn’t. There was something strangely easy about talking to Flynn. Maybe it was the fact that he lived on the other side of the world that seemed to give me the freedom to say what I was thinking instead of filtering myself. Or maybe it was just that he was warm and friendly and had a quick, good-natured smile.
“Yeah. I’m still sad about that. He’s engaged now.” Flynn waited, like he expected me to say more. “But it’s not just him. I sort of have a dating reputation that isn’t easy to live with.”
“You have a reputation?”
I laughed. “That didn’t come out right. Does a girl having a ‘reputation’ mean the same in Scotland that it does here?” I put air quotes around “reputation.”
“Probably. But you don’t seem like a girl with that kind of reputation, so you must mean something else.”
I nodded. “I do.” And then I told Flynn about being called the husband maker. I didn’t go into specifics about every guy, but enough that he understood I wasn’t joking and that it was a well-earned nickname. He asked a few questions, but mostly he listened without laughing at me.
When I finished talking, he looked thoughtful for a few minutes. I started to think he had nothing to say about the sad tale I had just shared, but finally he spoke.
“You’re lookin’ at it as a bad thing, but I think that’s wrong.”
“There’s a good way to look at it?” I glanced at him skeptically.
“Ya make men think about growin’ up and settlin’ down. So they do.”
“With someone else.” I was glad I needed to watch the road. I didn’t want to look at him looking at me.
“I guess they weren’t the right one for you. But Charlotte—” why did I melt when he said my name?—“ya make them think gettin’ married would be a good thing. It might not be great for you, but I think you should take it as a compliment.”
I didn’t speak. For the second time in two days, someone had chiseled away at the shell that had been forming over my once hopeful heart. I blinked hard. It was one thing to feel comfortable enough with Flynn to tell him about my nickname. It was quite another to melt into a weepy mess when we hardly knew each other. But his words did something to me. They made me a little teary, but that wasn’t all. They softened some of that shell. For more than six months, fear had been calcifying there, making my hope harder and harder to find. Would every man find happiness with someone else? Would there ever be a man who found his happiness in me?
“Thanks, Flynn,” I finally said. I had never been so open about dating and my worries with a man before. I had always been afraid it made me look lacking in some way. But Flynn was easy to talk to. I wondered if it was because this was a short-term arrangement or if it was just Flynn. Whatever it was, the openness was nice.
“Maybe I should be the one who’s scared, aye?” His voice was teasing again.
“You sure you want to call this a date?” I asked. “Are you ready to go home and get married?”
“Ah, Charlotte. You don’t scare me at all.”

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Coming Spring 2015
The conclusion to The Husband Maker Series
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Author Karey White Karey White grew up in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Missouri. She attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. Her first novel, Gifted, was a Whitney Award Finalist. She loves to travel, read, bake treats, and spend time with family and friends. She and her husband are the parents of four great children. She teaches summer creative writing courses to young people and is currently working on her next book.


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Book Review: The Match Maker- Karey White




Title:  The Match Maker
Author:  Karey White
Publisher/Year: Orange Door Press/2014
Genre:  Romance, Contemporary
Format: Free ePub in exchange for an honest review






The Juicy Stuff:
(Summary contains spoilers if you have not yet read book #1 The Husband Maker)

 It’s been six months since Charlotte and Kyle broke up, and the Husband Maker strikes again. Kyle is officially engaged, while Charlotte is still nursing a broken heart. In an effort to get Charlotte out of her rut, she and her best friend decide it’s time for some good old-fashioned matchmaking. While Aleena arranges for Charlotte to meet up with a handsome Scottish tourist, Charlotte gets her two best friends together. But when sparks start to fly between Aleena and Angus, Charlotte is left feeling more alone that ever--at least until the charming Scotsman becomes more than just a safe, rebound guy and teaches her that maybe, just maybe, she can dare to open her heart again.
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How It Made Me Feel:
Man!  What a reputation to have! To have your ex-boyfriends become engaged only months after your own relationship is dissolved.  Then to become a match maker for your two closest friends?  Ugh.  How much can one broken heart take?  No worries.  There's a wonderful Scottish tourist to help things along.  

Charlotte was a character that was extremely easy to relate to and one that was enjoyable to read.  Every once in a while, you get a character that doesn't seem human.  That wasn't the case with Charlotte.  I loved watching her growth throughout the story and I also enjoyed seeing how other characters helped (or didn't help) her.  She had roadblocks she had to navigate around and a heart to mend.  

I can't help but admit I fell for the handsome Scottish tourist. :3  What?!  He's Scottish and a gentleman.  Flynn was a well rounded character who was a great introduction.  Overall, it was a great read!

Rating
4.5/5 Stars

Why It Got That Rating:
I loved the character development and the settings in the story.  I also enjoyed the dialogue between characters and the way it led into a third book, however, the cliffhanger really got to me!

Who Would I Recommend To:
I would recommend to someone who is looking for a light and easy read but appreciates character growth, relationship adventures, and Scottish gentlemen!

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Book Review: The Last Knight- Nicola S. Dorrington





Title:  The Last Knight
Publisher/Year: Self published/2013
Genre:  Fantasy, Young Adult, Mythology, Supernatural
Format:  ePub for free in exchange for an honest review




The Juicy Stuff:
Like any teenage girl, Cara Page dreams of the future, the difference is, every day those dreams come true.

Now she's dreaming of a boy, and a future that can't be real. Because if it is, then everything she thought was myth and legend is actually true, and there is an evil coming that will tear the country apart.

Lance Filwer is a boy with secrets of his own, and a past full of mistakes he can't undo. Cara is his second chance, his chance to succeed where he failed before - if only she'll trust him enough to let him help her.

Cara needs to know what's happening, but the answer lies in a long forgotten past, and an ancient legend. To find it Cara will have to travel into the depths of Wales, and the heart of ancient Britain.

With Wraiths, creatures from the darkest of myths, dogging her every move, Cara knows it's only a matter of time before they catch up with her. And myth or not, they will kill her.

Her only hope is Lance, and the birth right she must claim, if she is to prevent the future she has foreseen.
 

How It Made Me Feel:
I received this ePub for free from All About YA and the author, on Gooreads in exchange for an honest review.

Are you ready to take off on an adventure spanning the medieval times of King Arthur and the current times of Great Britain and Wales complete with supernatural creatures and wizards?  This book is a great adaptation of a time told story.  It's a new take on the King Arthur story complete with some of your favorite characters in a completely different light.  I loved the different approach this novel took.  I wasn't even aware until I read a little further into the story, that it was even related to King Arthur's court!  

The storyline is full of action, adventure, magic, time travel, and even some romance!  Who can say no to that!  I loved the current take on some of the well known characters.  It gave me a different insight to the King Arthur story that I rather enjoyed.  The book was easy to read and definitely kept my attention until the very end.  It was high action and full of witty commentary from the characters that were easy to relate to and very believable.  I can easily see myself reading more from this author! 

UGH! And don't even get me started on Lance!  Yeah.  I can admit that I have a fictional boy crush.  The dark curly hair and the blue eyes, his personality and want to protect Cara.  I fell. I fell hard. Haha!  But seriously.  I hope there is a sequel in the works!!

What I Thought Worked:
I love it when books that take place in Great Britain/United Kingdom, use the British spelling in the books.  Granted, our author is an English ex-pat, but I love seeing the words and the different lingo they use in their everyday conversation.  It's different for me and I appreciate it. 

What I Thought Didn't Work:
I'm going to be selfish here and say that I want a sequel. Haha!  I didn't want the book to end.  Which is cliche, I know.  But that doesn't change the fact that it was way too short! I just wanted to keep reading and keep reading.

Rating
5/5

Why It Got That Rating:
This is a book I want to buy a physical copy of and put it on my bookshelf forever.  I want to be able to visit this world whenever I want and rereading this book is the perfect way to do so!  

Who Would I Recommend To:
I would recommend to anyone who loves King Arthur stories, young adult romance, characters who are easy to relate to, or someone who is looking for a book with some time travel!

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Virtual Book Tour & Review: Syncing Forward- William Lawrence



I am finally able to get this post and review up!!  I am sad that I missed the tour, but let me tell you, this book was FABULOUS!  I couldn't get enough of it!  I hope you enjoy my late post and please, take a look at the book and be sure to check it out!  It's a great read and my review is a little further down the post. :)

Syncing Forward
William Lawrence



Would you ever travel forward in time if you knew it was a one-way trip?
Mr. Martin James has no such desire, but after being injected with a mysterious drug against his will, Martin hurtles through the years. This cruel twist of fate forces him to watch his children grow up and his wife grow old in a matter of days. Only an elusive group of scientists have the ability to stop his nightmarish journey; the very people who injected him in the first place. And while Martin James hopes to find a cure before everyone he loves is gone, others are uncertain if his journey can be stopped at all.

W. Lawrence weaves a future history filled with the best and worst of humanity, highlights the blessings and curses of technology, and pushes the limits of faith and hopelessness. Above all, Syncing Forward is a tale of one man's love for his family, and their devotion to saving him from being lost forever.

Where to purchase Syncing Forward

Amazon - Kindle
Amazon - Paperback
B&N Nook


The Author
W. Lawrence's Website / Twitter Facebook  / Goodreads


W Lawrence was born in San Francisco, California, and moved two dozen times before settling in Pennsylvania with his extraordinarily patient wife and two precocious daughters. He wants a boy dog. He works in the world of corporate security as an investigator and professional interviewer/interrogator.

Lawrence is obsessed with 5K zombie runs, comes home empty-handed from hunting turkeys, and loves non-fiction books about pirates. He has no problem reconciling that his two favorite shows are Downton Abbey and The Walking Dead.


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