Books That Need More Attention Giveaway Hop {Exiled by M.R. Merrick}

So I don't participate in a lot of Hops, but when I recently saw one that would spotlight books I thought needed more attention I jumped in. Of course I think there are a lot of books out there that don't get the attention they deserve, but there is one particular book that I have been bragging about since I first read it over 2 years ago. Exiled by M.R. Merrick made me excited for reading like no book had since Harry Potter. I was hounding the author for more. I still do actually. 

Exiled is book 1 in The Protector Series and is only the first amazing adventure this author will take you on. It has everything you could possibly want in a book... action, magic (amazeballs magic), world building, creatures, love, shifters, action, awesomeness, and some more action. Seriously, it is an amazing book and it is one that I really think everyone needs to read. I have read it multiple times and think about it often. It is always the first book I recommend to people and the first book I think of when I think of great books. 

So of course I chose it. It also happens to be the book that got me blogging. Yup, I said it. If I hadn't read Exiled I would have never started blogging! So, really I owe M.R. Merrick for this amazing journey that I have been on for the past 2 years. 

And now I want to bring this book to all of you. Yes you need it. You really, really do. And guess what??? It. Is. Absolutely. FREE! That's right Exiled is currently free on all retail outlets. 

Interested now? Well here are all the deets!

Blurb~

Chase Williams is a demon hunter in the Circle, or at least he was supposed to be. On his fifteenth birthday, Chase stepped up to the altar to claim his elemental power, but it never came. Elemental magic is passed down to a hunter through the bloodline, but on Chase's birthday, the bloodline stopped.
  Exiled without the Circle's protection, Chase has spent two years trying to survive a world riddled with half-demons and magic. When he has a run in with a frightened and seemingly innocent demon, he learns the Circle's agenda has changed: the Circle plans to unlock a portal and unleash pure-blood demons into the world. Vowing to stop them, and knowing he can't do it alone, Chase forms a reluctant alliance with Rayna — a sexy witch with an attitude and a secret.
  In their attempt to stop them, Chase and Rayna find themselves in the middle of the Circle's plan, leaving one of them to decide what their friendship is worth, and the other's life depending on it.

Helpful Links: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Want more??????? I know you do. The amazing author is kindly donating an ebook copy of book 2, Shift to one lucky winner!!! Freaking amazing. So, enter. Enter and read. Read and spread the love!

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Dead Girl Walking by Ruth Silver {Blog Tour: Review}

*Received a free copy in exchange for an honest review

Book Info-

Title- Dead Girl Walking

Series- Royal Reaper Book #1

By- Ruth Silver

Genre- YA, Paranormal, Royalty

Published By- Patchwork Press

Blurb-

Forget everything you know about grim reapers.
 Princess Ophelia Dacre sneaks out of the castle to visit her boyfriend in secret. A perfect night cut short when she’s brutally murdered.
 Ophelia is given the rare chance to become a grim reaper. She must become Leila Bele, cut ties with her old life, and follow the rules of the reapers. Her greatest adventure begins with death.

Helpful Links: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

My Review~

Princess Ophelia Dacre suffers from an arranged marriage, but all she wants is the freedom to choose who she loves. And she is in love with a boy who has no idea who she really is, a boy that she secrets away. She knows that she must one day tell her father, but fate has something else in mind when she is murdered and offered the opportunity to be a grim reaper.

Dead Girl Walking starts off with an explosive tale of Princess Ophelia's brutal murder. We are immediately swept up in her story as she goes from a Princess with everything ahead of her to a grim reaper who has to start over. New friends, new job, new name, new identity, new life. And it's not as easy as Princess Ophelia thinks. There are rules to follow and jobs to do all of which Ophelia, now known as Leila has a problem with. I guess the princess doesn't like rules.

Naturally Leila is placed with other grim reapers who mentor her, but she quickly finds herself in trouble as she is lured back to the life she left behind.

Dead Girl Walking is a very fast paced read from the second you open the book and at times seemed to move too fast. There was a lot going on in this story which made the story feel rushed at times. I love the idea of grim reapers that Ruth Silver gave me in Dead Girl Walking, but I wanted more. I really wanted to know more about reapers. You get a glimpse of it, but really it was only enough to leave me sort of confused. Frankly at times I just didn't see how the story got there.

I liked the characters enough to read the book, but I really never bought into them. I didn't find myself thinking about them when I walked away. Again I wanted more. I wanted to know the reason why the person who killed Ophelia did and many other things. Unfortunately I just didn't get those answers. But it didn't ruin the story. It was just a detail I glazed over because they were not essential for the story. Would it have made the story better, yes. Was it crucial for the story no. Which is why I was able to finish the book and actually enjoy it.

But all that being said, I enjoyed the tale of Dead Girl Walking and Princess Ophelia. It was an easy book to get lost in. Something that allowed me to put my worries to the side and step into someone else's. Ruth Silver presented us with a lot of great ideas on grim reapers and dark angels in Dead Girl Walking I just wanted more. It is definitely a story that you should judge for yourself.

About the Author-

Ruth Silver is the best-selling author of ABERRANT, a young adult dystopian adventure series published by Patchwork Press and Lazy Day Publishing, in 2013. Author, YA Blogger, and Book Manager with Booktrope Publishing, Ruth keeps busy with writing, updating her book blogs Write Away Bliss and YA Book Deals, and promoting authors.


With a passion for reading, photography, and traveling Ruth has plenty of stories and experiences to share. She loves dystopian, paranormal, and fantasy young adult novels most of all. Ruth has been actively writing since she was a teenager. She currently resides in Plainfield, Illinois. 

Find Her: Website | Facebook | Twitter

Giveaway

1 signed paperback of Dead Girl Walking (US only)

5 eBooks of Dead Girl Walking (Intl)

1 eBook of Jacob, King of Portalia (intl)

1 eBook of Spirit Warriors: The Scarring (Intl)

1 eBook of Fractured Dream (intl)

1 eBook of Orenda (Intl)

1 eBook of Eyes of the Enemy (Intl)

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ReBorn by Ada Adams {Cover Reveal}

Are you guys ready for this??? I have something awesome to share with you, but I have to make sure you are prepared to handle the awesomeness. Are you ready? Like really ready? I see you dancing over there. So I guess that means you're ready. Today I get to share the final book in the Angel Creek Series by Ada Adams! I know sad news about the end, but awesome news about the cover... and here it is in all its glory!

Oh my gosh, I love it, I love it, I love it!!!

Release Date: March 2015

I know it is a long time to wait, but if the story inside is anything as awesome as the cover then it will be worth the wait. Unfortunately at this time there is no synopsis, but I will definitely share that with you once I have it.

And because Ada Adams is freaking awesome she is giving away a $20.00 Amazon Gift Card!!! So make sure you enter HERE

And make sure you check out the rest of the series while you are at it. Check it out on Amazon

Now did you enter the Giveaway? Here you know just in case you forgot ;)

Guided on Tour

Well it's official, Guided is on tour. I feel like there should be cake, but there isn't. There are a bunch of awesome bloggers and authors sharing things from me and my book though, which is way better. That's right some very awesome people are allowing me to take over their sites for a day. I feel incredibly honored they all took time out of their schedules to pimp my book. I am still a little flabbergasted about the idea of writing a book, so thinking about my book being on tour is even more unimaginable. But it's happening, so there is no denying it now.

I bet you want to know what will be on this lovely little tour don't you? Well allow me to introduce you to this week's awesomeness and the bloggers and authors that will  be participating.

Guided Tour Schedule

September 7th~ Stephanie The Book Hipster (Author Interview "Random 5")

September 8th~ Michele G Miller (Soundtrack for Jasper)

September 9th~ Steven Montano (Guest Post- Inspirations)

September 9th~ Kelly ~Tea Time and Books (Review)

September 10th~ Devri Walls (Guest Post- Conquering publishing fear)

September 11th~ Laura Little Read Riding Hood (Top Ten Supers)

September 12th~ Michelle In Libris Veritas (Guest Post- Facts about Jasper)

September 12th~ Toni My Book Addiction (Exclusive Teaser Picture)

September 13th~ Ruth Silver Write Away Bliss (Guest Post- Road from Blogger to Author)

September 13th~ Lou Relaxed Reads (Review)

Make sure you follow the tour and enter for your chance to win a Signed Paperback copy of Guided and a $10 Amazon Gift Card! This will be one of the first paperbacks ever printed!!!!! I just ordered my proof copy so the paperbacks should be ready to go soon.

All That Remains by Michele G Miller {Review}

*Received a free copy in exchange for an honest review

Blurb~

Storms come and go, but true love remains.
  Fear, guilt, and jealousy all rear their ugly heads as Jules and West strive to figure out what they want now that they've emerged from the wreckage of the storm.
  A year has passed since the night Jules Blacklin and West Rutledge were thrown together by a tornado.
  Now college freshmen, they’ve worked hard to overcome the tragedies of their pasts to start anew.
  As they embark on their future, there is one last obstacle standing in the way of them finding complete happiness: themselves.

Helpful Links: Goodreads | Amazon 

My Review~

Things have changed a lot for Jules and West in the last year. They connected over tragedy and found comfort in the arms of each other. They were each other's strength. Rock. Anchor. They kept each other whole and just when things were looking up tragedy strikes again. This time it ruins everything. Now Jules and West struggle to find the happiness they know they both deserve.

It has definitely been a long road for Jules and West. These two characters have come full circle in a story that is riddled with loss, turmoil, tragedy, sorrow, happiness, love, and hope. When we first met West he was a little lost, but with the tragedy of the tornado he began to hope again. He was a hero and a true knight in shining armor. It has been a long time since I have enjoyed reading a character as much as I have enjoyed getting to know West. He definitely makes my list of top characters of the year. And it's not just because he is dreamy. Because he is. It's more than that. West is a gentle and kind soul. He sees more than what's on the surface. He may play the part of the loner, but he is always watching and observing. He is just waiting for his time to shine. We get glimpses of this when he is with his family and Jules. The West that we know he truly is. The West we want him to be.

Then there is Jules. She starts this journey with everything. She is the most popular girl in school, head cheerleader, is dating the star quarterback, and has a good life. In one night her life is turned upside down. We see her become this fearful down to earth girl who begins to see that there is more to life than boys, cheer, and being popular. We get a very up close look at her as she grieves and struggles with her guilt. She grows leaps and bounds in this series and is a character that I have connected with.

At the end of Out of Ruins Michele G Miller left my heart on the floor torn and beaten. I wanted All That Remains to make the pain go away. I wanted to see this couple dance in the sun, smile, laugh, and just get to love. I wanted them to have true happiness. But I knew that it wouldn't be easy. Not with the ending on book 2. I knew there would be struggle and pain. And I had a lot of apprehension about reading All That Remains, I knew it was going to be a rocky start and yet I wasn't prepared when Michele G Miller ripped my heart out in the first few pages. 

I have liked West since the first time he graced the pages of From the Wreckage. I knew he was a deep thinker. I wanted nothing more than to get inside his head, but I wasn't prepared for that dose of reality. His thoughts, his hurt, pain, and guilt completely broke me. Left me a puddle on the floor. It was so real, true. 

Then my heart break turned to anger. And one point I was so mad at Michele G Miller and Jules I didn't even want to finish the book. I seriously had to put the book down for a bit and convince myself that it could still work. Love takes time right? Right. But that didn't mean I had to be happy about what was happening between the pages. And it certainly didn't keep me from muttering not nice things under my breath. I never thought I could dislike or hate Jules, but in those moments I did. I really did. After everything that had happened I couldn't believe she would do the things she was doing. To mess with someone's heart like that. It left me hurt and angry. 

But I am a hopeless romantic, so I held a small glimmer of hope in my heart. It was that glimmer that pushed me to finish the story. And I don't regret one single minute of it. I don't regret that heart break at all.

Since the beginning, this story has been full of beauty, pain, hurt, hope, and love. One that leaves me breathless and with a full heart. All That Remains was such a beautiful ending to an exquisite story. This is one trilogy I will be reading again. West and Jules have cemented their spot on my list of the best book couples. In my book they are right up there with Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. So make sure you grab this series and settle in with a box of tissue, a good blanket, and a shoulder to cry on. But do read it. Experience it. Live it.

I would give you a favorite moment for this book, but all the ones I want to share would be spoilers. So you are just going to have to read it yourself.