COVER REVEAL: Taut: The Ford Book (A Rook and Ronin Spin-Off)

For my second cover reveal of the day, I can't wait to show you the cover for one of the most anticipated new adult spin-offs on my TBR - TAUT: The Ford Book (A Rook and Ronin Spin-Off). If you've read the Rook and Ronin series, you've met and likely fallen in love with the complicated enigma that is Ford, same as me. I did a little happy dance when I found out that J.A. Huss was writing companion books for both Ford and Spencer. And, now - FINALLY - Ford's book is here.

Coming in January 2014

About TAUT: The Ford Book (A Rook and Ronin Spin-off) by J.A. Huss
Ford Aston is getting the f*ck out of Denver. He does not give a shit about blizzards, getting his old ass Bronco over the Rocky Mountains in one piece, or a girl knocking on his hotel door looking to be saved.
Ford Aston is known for many things. Being an emotionless, messed up bastard, a freakishly smart social outcast, and a cold, domineering master who keeps “pets” instead of girlfriends.
And after Rook broke his heart, he plans to keep it that way.
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Ashleigh is getting the f*ck out of somewhere, but she’s not quite sure where she’s coming from, let alone where she’s going.

Ashleigh is known for nothing, and that’s exactly what she’s got going for her. She’s broke, stranded in the mountains with a three month old baby, and Ford Aston is f*cking with her head.

Big. Time.

And she plans to f*ck with his right back.
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It’s a coy game at first, filled with flirting, and innuendo—but Ford soon realizes something is not quite right with Ashleigh. In fact, something is seriously, seriously wrong and the closer they get to their final destination, the closer Ford gets to the truth.

One night of devastation, self-loathing, and emptiness turns into the best thing that ever happened to Ford Aston. But one day of in-your-face reality threatens Ashleigh's whole existence. Can Ford allow another woman into his heart and risk the possibility of being hurt, or will he walk away from Ashleigh just when she needs him most?

About the Author

J. A. Huss likes to write new adult books that make you think and keep you guessing. Her favorite genre to read is space opera, but since practically no one reads those books, she writes new adult science fiction, paranormal romance, contemporary romance, urban fantasy, and books about Junco (who refuses to be saddled with a label).

She has an undergraduate degree in horses, (yes, really–Thank you, Colorado State University) and a master’s degree in forensic toxicology from the University of Florida. She used to have a job driving around Colorado doing pretty much nothing but shooting the breeze with farmers, but now she just writes, runs the New Adult Addiction and Clean Teen Reads Book Blogs, and runs an online science classroom for homeschoolers.

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COVER REVEAL: Seeking Her (Losing It #3.5)

I'm so thrilled to bring TWO amazing cover reveals to you today! The first is Cora Carmack's next novella, SEEKING HER (Losing It #3.5), which shows us a little more about what goes on in the complicated, beautiful mind of Jackson Hunt, introduced in Finding Her (Losing It #3). You ready for this?

Hellooooo, Kelsey.

ABOUT SEEKING HER by Cora Carmack 
A few months after being honorably discharged from the military, Jackson Hunt is still struggling to adjust back to the real world. He needs to get a job and find a sense of normalcy if he’s going to keep his own demons at bay. The job that falls into his lap, though, is anything but normal.

Bodyguard (and baby-sitter) to spoiled-rich-girl Kelsey Summers isn’t exactly what he’d been looking for, but it’s a chance to travel, to get away from the home that has felt stifling ever since his return. It would be a pretty sweet gig if it weren’t for the fact that Kelsey’s father doesn’t want Kelsey to know she’s being followed. Hunt feels guilty (and a little bit creepy) as he watches her from afar. She’s vibrant and infuriating, exciting and reckless, mysterious and familiar. When he sees her falling into the same patterns that he suffered years ago, he decides it’s time to stop watching and help her instead. But getting to know her is more difficult than he thought, especially because the more he knows her,the more he wants her.

BLOG TOUR REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Ink My Heart (Luminescent Juliet)

If you have been checking out my blog for any length of time now, you'd know that the rockers are my absolute favorite types of bad boys - hands down. So, naturally, I was thrilled to be a part of the Ink My Heart (Luminescent Juliet #2) blog tour organized by AToMR Tours. Check out my review, then jump down and enter to win a $50 GC to either Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Don't forget to check out the other tour stops too!

Ink My Heart (Luminescent Juliet #2), by Jean Haus
Published November 12, 2013
Publisher: SkyScape
Format: e-copy, provided by the author and AToMR Tours in exchange for an honest review
Genre:  New Adult Contemporary Romance
To Buy: Amazon * Barnes & Noble
 
Rating:  4 STARS

(From Goodreads) Even if he weren’t the lead singer of the popular college band, Luminescent Juliet, Justin Noel would have his pick of women. And he does pick. Nightly. Tattooed, blonde, and green eyed, he flashes his dimples and females swoon.

Except for one.

Tattoo artist, Allie Landon, rarely dates, and especially not men like Justin. Though he’s hot enough to melt off permanent ink, she’s done with the bad boy type. But when the ex who broke her heart wants to reunite, desperation has Allie introducing her latest client as her boyfriend. Justin’s more than happy to play the part. He’s completely intrigued by the sexy artist and college student.

However, Allie’s life isn’t what it seems. There’s little room in it or her shattered and confused heart for Justin. But as Justin remains persistent, ignoring the growing attraction—both physical and emotionally—between them becomes more difficult than tattoo removal.

I don't know what it is about them, but I seriously have a thing for rock gods. They are so frikkin' sexy. Especially when they do their thing on stage. Mmmmmm - I'm totally drawn to to all those rocker books. So, when some of my most favorite book descriptors are all lumped together - new adult, lead singer, tattooed - I'm in like Flynn. It's always a plus when the book is also good. 

Justin is the lead singer of Michigan rock band Luminescent Juliet. He's also a total man-whore who uses women and ditches them as fast as he can. Justin really is not a very nice guy. Then, in search of something new and exciting, he randomly steps into a tattoo shop and meets Allie. She fascinates him in ways no woman ever has. Only problem is, she has no interest in getting to know him. The challenge is on as Justin tries to break down her walls, but when he does, he may not like what he finds. 

Justin is a pretty bad guy. He has casual sex very, very often. He uses girls to do his homework and his laundry. Other than being super hot and having a good singing voice, Justin didn't have a ton of redeeming qualities. I loved watching the transformation that comes over him once he meets Allie. What I liked most about it was that it wasn't an instantaneous thing. Like, you meet eyes with the girl who is your soul mate and birds sing, the sun comes out and rainbows and unicorns fly out of your butt. Your life is changed in an instant. I call bullshit. 

Change of that magnitude takes awhile. And, it took awhile for Justin to get there. He still likes it when girls do his chores and his homework. He prefers a lack of responsibility. And Allie REQUIRES responsibility in the guys she dates. Since she has a 5-year-old son from a previous relationship. Once Justin finds out about that little bump on his yellow brick road, he has to start readjusting his way of thinking. 

Allie is a toughie. Her ex-husband Trevor is a class-A jerkface, so to protect her heart and her son, she's not dated much. She's very guarded and super cautious. Not a very fun or carefree life for a 22-year-old. But, she is a mother and owns a tattoo shop, so in her mind, those come first. She certainly wasn't prepared for the whirlwind that is Justin. 

Justin and Allie are a great couple. I'm so glad that their romance was a slow burn. So many times in new adult books, couples hook up fast and hot. And, it doesn't happen that way for Justin and Allie. The hesitation and the stop and start for these two drew me through the book, just waiting for that epiphany moment on both sides. When it comes - gosh, is it satisfying. 

The music aspect is, of course, awesome. There's lots of time spent with Justin and his band as they play in clubs and practices. There's one thing that I did feel was missing from Ink My Heart, and that is the unique relationship that band mates have with each other. Honestly, the members of Luminescent Juliet seem like they kinda hate each other. They're always fighting and arguing. It's amazing they come together on stage as well as they do. I missed the BFF part of the band members. 

While not particularly steamy, Ink My Heart was sweet and tender and exciting at times. I'm really looking forward to the other band mates' stories (Gabe!). 

About the Author

Jean Haus writes young adult and romance novels. She reads a lot too. Anything with a bit of romance has the possibility of being loaded on her Kindle. She even does a bit of cooking, which is actually quite good. She also golfs in the beautiful summers of Michigan with her awesome husband and son, but she cooks way, way better than she golfs.

Learn more about Jean Haus --> Website / Goodreads / Twitter / Facebook

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