Apollycon 2017 Awesomeness - Hotel, Volunteer Signups and TICKETS!

It's time again for another Apollycon 2017 update, and this is a big one. In this post, I have information about and links to the venue hotel, signup links if you're interested in volunteering for Apollycon 2017 and links to purchase tickets. So, are you ready for all the things?

VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT

Apollycon 2017 will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance at Universal Orlando.

APOLLYCON HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

There is a block of rooms reserved at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, at a discounted rate. To book a room, go here or http://bit.ly/Apollycon2017-Hotel. You can book a room for an arrival as early as 3/19/2017, and check out as late as 3/31/2017 with access to the Apollycon 2017 rate. But act fast, the rooms sell out quickly! **If by chance the room block is sold out, you may still contact the hotel to inquire about other available rooms, but they may not have the discounted rate.

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN!

Interested in becoming a volunteer at Apollycon 2017? Sign up here (http://bit.ly/Apollycon2017-Volunteers)! Please be sure to thoroughly read the form prior to submitting the form.

TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased here (https://apollycon2017.eventbrite.com)! The ticket sale will be live at 12PM EST on Friday, June 3rd, 2016. **There has been a ticket update: The FAST PASS (which was previously announced) will no longer be available for purchase. For more info, check out the Apollycon tickets page, or the Apollycon website.

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 24th, 2017

Time TBD (we will release this info closer to the event) - On-site Registration opens (to pick up badges, etc)

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - EXCLUSIVE TITAN SIGNING: This signing will be for TITAN PASS HOLDERS ONLY. All attending authors and vendors will be on site during this session as well. TITAN PASS HOLDERS PLEASE NOTE: This signing will end promptly at 4PM. If you still have books you need to have signed, you may attend the General Signing session on Saturday.

Saturday, March 25th, 2017

Time TBD (we will release this info closer to the event) - On-site Registration opens (to pick up badges, etc)

12 p.m. - 5 p.m. - GENERAL SIGNING SESSION: This session is FREE to all attendees! Please keep in mind that we are asking that you still register to attend the event. All authors and vendors will be on site and available at this time. Some authors will be ticketed and/or have book limits (that may differ from the general book limitations which can be found in the FAQ section below), so please be prepared to adhere to the specified instructions. The signing will end promptly at 5PM, as we will need to clear the space for the after party which will be occuring later that evening.

8 p.m. - 11 p.m. - DEMIGOD AFTER PARTY: You must purchase a Demigod pass in order to attend. (This is included with both the Titan AND the Apollyon pass, so you won't need to purchase 2 separate passes.) The party will include:

• 1,001 DARK NIGHTS GIFT BAGS FOR THE FIRST 300 PEOPLE! – Be among the first 300 people to arrive, and you will get to take home a bag filled with goodies! 
• MINGLE WITH YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS! – Featured authors & cover model(s) will be in attendance! 
• PHOTOBOOTH FUN – We will have a photo booth with fun props where you and your friends can capture the fun! 
• HIT THE DANCE FLOOR WITH YOUR FRIENDS! – We will have a DJ bringing the tunes! 
• GIVEAWAYS, GIVEWAYS, GIVEAWAYS! – There will be chances to win gift cards, an iPad, a Kindle Fire tablet, signed books, and more throughout the party! 

**The Saturday general signing will be FREE for all attendees, but it is important that all attendees have a registered ticket through this eventbrite page.

**For additional information regarding this event including attending authors & vendors, check out the Apollycon website, or the FAQs below.

The Saturday general signing is free, do I still need to register?
YES. If you solely wish to attend the Saturday signing (which is FREE), we are still asking that all attendees register for a general signing ticket.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Plan to bring your ID with you when picking up your registration on site. <--This will apply to those of you are purchasing a Titan, Apollyon or Demigod pass. Also, there will be a bar serving alcoholic beverages at the after party, so be sure to bring your ID in the event that you wish to purchase drinks.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There will be on-site PAID parking available at the venue hotel.

What are the book limitations?
You may bring as many books from home as you'd like, but you can only get 5 books per author signed at a time, and you'll be asked to go to the back of the line to get any additional books signed by the same author. **Please note: There may be some authors that have a different book limit (less than 5), but we will make a formal announcement on the Apollycon site/social media closer to the event.

Is my registration/ticket refundable/transferrable?
All paid passes/registration will be FULLY REFUNDABLE until January 1st, 2017. Beyond that point, it will be transferable (so you can resell your pass to another attendee) should you no longer be able to attend.

I plan to sign up to volunteer. Do I still need to pay for a pass?
YES. If you are interested in getting the swag/items that comes with the Titan or Apollyon passes, you must still purchase the a pass. If you purchase the Titan pass, and are selected to be an Apollycon volunteer, you will still be granted access to the FULL Friday signing that comes along with it.

Can I purchase books at the event?
Yes! There will be an onsite bookseller with books for purchase. (Hours of operation will be posted closer to date of the event.) Self-published titles will be sold by the author at their respective tables, at the author's discretion. As we get closer to the event, we will provide a list of books that will be available for purchase at the event. **Please note: There may be limited titles/formats available through the bookseller, so if you have specific titles you'd like to have for the signing, your best bet is to purchase them before the event.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can reach the Apollycon 2017 event organizers (Steph & Hannah) using the messaging options on the Apollycon social media pages, or at apollyconevent[at]gmails[dot]com.


For more FAQs, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page on the Apollycon website.

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RELEASE WEEK REVIEW: Everywhere and Every Way (Billionaire Builders #1)

Everywhere and Every Way (Billionaire Builders #1), by Jennifer Probst
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Publisher: Gallery Books
Format: e-ARC, provided by the publisher
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Rating: 4 STARS

(Synopsis) Ever the responsible eldest brother, Caleb Pierce started working for his father’s luxury contracting business at a young age, dreaming of one day sitting in the boss’s chair. But his father’s will throws a wrench in his plans by stipulating that Caleb share control of the family business with his two estranged brothers.

Things only get more complicated when demanding high-end home designer Morgan hires Caleb to build her a customized dream house that matches her specifications to a T—or she’ll use her powerful connections to poison the Pierce brothers’ reputation. Not one to ignore a challenge, Caleb vows to get the job done—if only he can stop getting distracted by his new client’s perfect…amenities.

But there’s more to icy Morgan than meets the eye. And Caleb’s not the only one who knows how to use a stud-finder. In fact, Morgan is pretty sure she’s found hers—and he looks quite enticing in a hard hat. As sparks fly between Morgan and Caleb despite his best intentions not to mix business and pleasure, will she finally warm up and help him lay the foundation for everlasting love?

A new series by Jennifer Probst about a trio of hot brother builders? Is there even a question as to whether you should give this series a try? Here's another reason - the first book is really good. 

For a change, this is not a book about siblings where they love and adore one another and approach problems together with a unified front. Caleb's relationships with his brothers Tristan and Dalton made me sad throughout much of the book. Their nasty father and the death of their mother played large parts in the brothers' disillusionment from one another. And now they are, at best, strangers, and at worst, enemies. 

They are brothers, and it sounds like they were close once. But years of distrust and separation have taken their toll. Their times together are volatile, which isn't good when they're trying to run a business together. Even through all their disastrous interactions, I spent the entire book hoping and waiting for the moment when the three brothers overcame their pasts and started working together. 

But, Caleb's relationship with his brothers is only half of this story. The other half is about his relationship with the very proper Morgan. She's a type A personality and a shark when she wants something. And she wants Caleb's construction company to build a house for her clients. 

Morgan was sort of annoying at times. I wasn't quite sure why she always had to wear white, and how she got away with that on the construction site was beyond me. The way she got Caleb to take her job was horrible, and I was so mad that Caleb let her get away with it so easily. And finally, despite her crazy attraction to Caleb and his equally crazy attraction to her, she continued to spur his advances well past the time when I thought she should've just given in, for crying out loud. Then again, that did make for some awesome sexual tension through much of the book. 

The Morgan throughout much of the book may not have been my favorite character, but I did like who she became in the end. I did also like her confidence. And I liked the relationships she had with all three brothers. And once she and Caleb started moving in the right direction, they were really good together, and super hot. 

I'm already looking forward to the second book in this series, which will be Dalton's book. Everywhere and Every Way was a great start to a fun new series about building houses and homes. 

BLOG TOUR REVIEW & EXCERPT: Dirty Love (Dirty Girl Duet #2)

I am so in love with these dirty stories that Meghan March tells. DIRTY LOVE wraps up the Dirty Girl duet and Greer and Cav's story, and what a great finale. Check out my review and an excerpt from Dirty Love.

Dirty Love (Dirty Girl Duet #2), by Meghan March
Publish Date: May 31, 2016
Publisher: self-published
Format: e-ARC, provided by Inkslinger PR
Genre: adult contemporary romance
To Buy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Rating: 4 STARS

(Synopsis) Greer Karas has been mine since the first day I saw her.

I walked away because she deserved better than I could offer, but I always planned to come back and stake my claim when the time was right.

But true to form, Greer wasn't willing to wait. She threw down a challenge, and I’m meeting her head-on.
I’m not walking away this time because sometimes you have to fight dirty for love.

When we last saw Greer and Cav, a bomb had just been dropped on their attempts at an idyllic life and blew it to smithereens. Of course, that bomb's name was Creighton Karas. 

I thought Dirty Love was a great follow up to Dirty Girl. If you thought all the cats were out of the bag in the first book, you would be very wrong. Dirty Girl only scratched the surface of everything that's been going on behind the scenes of Greer, Creighton and Cav's entire lives. 

I loved that this wasn't just about getting Greer and Cav back together. When you have blood mob ties, nothing is ever going to be cut and dried. Of course, resolving the situation created at the end of Dirty Girl IS priority number one at the beginning of Dirty Love, and Cav approaches the situation with nothing less than full-on determination. 

Although I had some serious problems with some of Cav's methods, I did totally love his motivation. He's in love with Greer, and after leaving her years before without a word, he absolutely will not ever do that again. He's put her first in his life, above all else, and that is so sexy. In the face of that kind of determination and love, what sort of girl could turn him away? 

She's mine, and I'll fight heaven and hell to keep her. The sins of the past may not stay buried where they belong, but I refuse to let them rule our future. 

Dirty Love takes you all over the place - from Belize to New York to Kentucky (yes, we spend some more time in Holly's grandmother's house) to Los Angeles, Greer and Cav are trying to find their place in the world and how they play the hand they've been dealt and still be happy. It's certainly not always easy, but they have friends and family that help them along the way. 

And, it appears they have each other. That too isn't always easy, what with the lying and the secrets and the kidnapping (just read the book). But their story made for a hell of a good and sexy story.

Right now, I just want Cav. I might still want to kill him later, but not right this moment.

I suck his finger into my mouth, laving it with my tongue and lips and dragging lightly down it with my teeth.

As we hurtle down the runway, I make promises to him with my eyes. Take the restraints off or don’t; I’m still going to want you.

Cav reaches out with his other hand and cups my breast, covered only by the soft material of my thin T-shirt. Chill bumps prickle along my skin when his fingers close around my nipple and twist.

A moan escapes my lips, and I press into his touch. We say nothing until the captain announces that we’ve reached our cruising altitude.

Cav removes his seat belt and mine before hauling me back onto his lap.

“Jesus Christ, woman. Feel what you did to me.”

He presses his hips up and against me, and I wiggle my ass against his cock’s solid length.

“I want it.”

“Good, because I’m going to lower you onto your knees, unzip my pants, and help you take it down your throat. And then I’m going to lift you up on my lap and slide your pussy down my cock until you’re full of me.”

His dirty talk kills me every time.

“What are you waiting for?” I ask, my tone taking on a seductive depth.

“Need to taste you again first.”

His lips crush to mine, and his tongue dives inside without waiting for invitation. Cav kisses like he does everything else—throwing his whole self into it. His hand is buried in my hair, tilting my head the way he likes. I moan into his mouth, loving the urgency radiating from him.

Finally, he pulls my head back, his eyes greener than before. “On your knees, baby girl.”

I nod as he helps me to the floor, the plush carpeting cushioning my position. Cav unzips his jeans and fists his cock as he pulls it out. As I lean forward, my hair falls around my face, but with my bound hands, I’m helpless to pull it back.

Cav wraps one hand around the tangled strands and clenches it behind my head. I’m at his mercy, and yet I’ve never felt more powerful. The need in his eyes burns into me, and I want to give as much as I want to take.

Meghan March has been known to wear camo face paint and tromp around in woods wearing mud-covered boots, all while sporting a perfect manicure. She's also impulsive, easily entertained, and absolutely unapologetic about the fact that she loves to read and write smut. Her past lives include slinging auto parts, selling lingerie, making custom jewelry, and practicing corporate law. Writing books about dirty talking alpha males and the strong, sassy women who bring them to their knees is by far the most fabulous job she's ever had. She loves hearing from her readers at meghanmarchbooks@gmail.com.

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