The Cruise-All That Glitters by Jaye Frances (Guest Post/Giveaway)

Good morning, I hope you lovelies are enjoying the weekend! Today I would like to welcome back author, Jaye Frances...

Thank you, Crystal, for having me back on Reading Between The Wines Book Club. I really appreciate the opportunity to give your readers a taste of my new romantic comedy, The Cruise – All That Glitters.

The sculpted torso of a Chippendale dancer. The muscled thighs and hourglass waist of a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. Both a feast for the senses, stimulating our imagination, desires, and fantasies. But what happens when the object of our attention is more than just a fleeting moment of entertainment? What if our dream lover was suddenly brought to life and we had the opportunity to meet them face-to-face, to evaluate as a potential life partner? Would we be able to see beyond the overwhelming influence of superficial beauty, and recognize the more enduring traits of personality, character, and disposition?   

In the following excerpt from The Cruise-All That Glitters, Dean, the main character, is given just such an opportunity. Infatuated at first sight, he wonders if his quest to find the perfect woman has finally been realized.

Guest Review: Undeniably Yours by Shannon Stacey

Undeniably Yours 
(Kowalski Family #2)
by Shannon Stacey
ebook
Published November 1st 2010 by Carina Press
ISBN 1426890729 
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One-night stand + two percent condom failure rate = happily ever after?Bar owner Kevin Kowalski is used to women throwing their phone numbers at him, but lately he’s more interested in finding a woman to settle down with. A woman like Beth Hansen. If only their first meeting hadn’t gone so badly...Beth’s tending bar at a wedding when she comes face-to-face with a tuxedo-clad man she never thought she’d see again. She tries to keep her distance from Kevin but, by last call, she can’t say no to his too-blue eyes or the invitation back to his room. Then she slips out before breakfast without leaving a note and, despite their precautions, pregnant.Kevin quickly warms to the idea of being a dad and to seeing where things go with Beth. After all, he’s not the player she thinks he is. But she’s not ready for a relationship and, given his reputation, it’s going to take a lot to convince her to go on a second date with the father of her child...

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GOLDEN CHARIOT by Chris Karlsen (Feature/Excerpt/Giveaway)

Welcome lovelies! Today we have a feature and short excerpt from Chris Karlsen's novel, Golden Chariot , which has a little bit of everything in it: thrills, mystery, romance, suspense... We also have a chance for three lucky readers to win at the end! 

The rare discovery of a ship sunk during the time of the Trojan War has been found off the coast of Turkey, near Troy. Charlotte Dashiell is an American nautical archaeologist and thrilled to be part of the recovery team. The wreck may contain proof of her highly controversial theory about the Trojan War.
Charlotte is present when the Turkish government agent assigned to guard the site is murdered. Her possible involvement and a questionable connection to a private collector of black market relics bring her under suspicion. Atakan Vadim is the Turkish agent sent to investigate her. Unknown to either of them, the smuggler behind the murder plans to steal a valuable artifact and frame Charlotte for the theft...after they murder her.

TAGLINE: Myth, murder, and money clash in this gripping undersea adventure.
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Review: A Little More Scandal by Carrie Lofty

A Little More Scandal
The Christies #1.5
by Carrie Lofty
ebook, 80 pages
Published May 29th, 2012 by Pocket Books
ISBN 9781451673654
Pdf Courtesy of Publisher

Rising star Carrie Lofty, author of Flawless and Starlight, continues her Christies family saga with A Little More Scandal, a sensual eBook novella featuring William Christie and the woman who steals his heart.
Self-made industrialist Sir William Christie tempts the scorn of London society by attempting to seduce Catrin Jones, a modest but opinionated battlefield nurse who earned notoriety after surviving a naval shipwreck. His ambition to secure her exclusive story is part of his latest business plan, while her intention is to marry well before her moment of fame expires. With respectability, wealth, and security at stake, they must decide whether love is worth embracing just a little more scandal..

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Lexi's Thoughts:

A Little More Scandal brings a little more insight to the Christie family. It is a perfect addition to The Christies series as it lets you see a different side of Sir William instead of an enigma talked about by his children. That and it will wet your appetite for the next book, Starlight.

The Vampire Hunter's Daughter series by Jennifer Malone Wright (Guest Post/Giveaway)

Please give a warm welcome to Jennifer Malone Wright who is joining us with her series, The Vampire Hunter's Daughter!

Jenn Wright Realistic Goals?

Last night, I was at a meeting and someone said to the group, “I hear all these large goals. Maybe you all are setting your goals too high and it’s not realistic.”

This is not something that I go by.

My goals are always set high. I think we should set realistic goals, but I also don’t think there is anything wrong with thinking about your book being made into film or something of the like. This statement this person made really made me think about how something said so innocently could really hurt a person’s hopes and dreams.

Guest Review: Married by Monday by Catherine Bybee

Married by Monday 
(The Weekday Brides #2)
by Catherine Bybee 
Paperback, First, 270 pages
Expected publication: June 5th 2012 by Catherine Bybee
ISBN13 9780985088835

Carter Billings: Sandy blond hair and Hollywood good looks, Carter Billings could have any woman he wants. However, when he makes his bid for the Governor's seat in the state of California, he needs to settle down and become a family man. Eliza, the woman he secretly adores, embodies the perfect amount of spice and passion to suit his marital needs, but she’s not interested in becoming Mrs. Billings. She can't even stand to be in the same room with him.
Eliza Havens:It’s much easier to drive Carter away than to give into desire. Matching couples is how she earns a living, but getting married isn’t an option. The secrets she carries are too dangerous to entangle anyone else. When her hidden identity and past threaten her future, she’s left with little choice. Carter is quick to offer solutions to both their problems, but saying yes could mean endangering the man she’s growing to love. 

Author of New York Times Bestseller, Wife by Wednesday presents, Book Two in the Weekday Bride Series
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Fiona’s Review: 
I started this book without even realizing that I had read (and quite liked) its predecessor, Wife by Wednesday. When I made the realization, I hoped it would be as good.