07 June 2017

#Samanthapalooza! Samantha Kidd Humorous Mystery Series by Diane Vallere Tour and Giveaway!

To Celebrate the 5 Year Anniversary of Samantha Kidd Humorous Mystery Series by Diane Vallere Great Escapes Book Tours is hosting #Samanthapalooza!
Cozy Mystery 3rd in Series Polyester Press (December 3, 2013) 
Paperback: 266 pages 
ISBN-13: 978-0984965342 
E-Book ASIN: B00H03A1MW
    Former fashion buyer Samantha Kidd is in over her head
With no job prospects on the horizon, former fashion buyer Samantha Kidd convinces boyfriend and shoe designer Nick Taylor to give her a job in his showroom, but when a collection of vintage Hollywood costumes comes to town, it brings a hat box full of hype. Close friend Eddie is in charge of the exhibit and calls on Samantha for help, but all too soon hype turns to homicide. Brimming with good intentions, she loops in the cops, but after one too many cloche calls, she's knee-deep in mystery. If she can tear the lid off the investigation, it might mean a feather in her fedora. And if she can't? She might get capped.

About The Author

I’m a former fashion buyer turned mystery writer, trading fashion accessories for accessories to murder. I was bit by the mystery bug as a kid reading Trixie Belden, Connie Blair, and The Three Investigators. Now I’m writing three series: the Style & Error Mysteries, the Mad for Mod Mysteries, and the Material Witness Mysteries.
The Costume Shop mysteries debuted with A DISGUISE TO DIE FOR, which introduces Margo Tamblyn, costume shop owner, who helps solve a murder after one of her clients is found dead at his own costume party (dressed as Sherlock!). MASKING FOR TROUBLE, the second in the series, will be out in October 2016, just in time for Halloween.

The Material Witness mysteries feature Polyester Monroe, who inherits the fabric shop where she was born. Books include SUEDE TO REST  and CRUSHED VELVET . The third, SILK STALKINGS,  was just released.
The Style & Error Series features former fashion buyer turned amateur sleuth Samantha Kidd. 
Books in that series include DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY ; BUYER, BEWARE ; THE BRIM REAPER ; SOME LIKE IT HAUTE, GRAND THEFT RETRO, and Pearls Gone Wild. (A short story, “Just Kidding ,” tells the story of how Samantha first met shoe designer Nick Taylor).

The Madison Night Mysteries feature a modern day interior decorator who specializes in midcentury design (studying Doris Day movies to get the look right). Books are PILLOW STALK ,THAT TOUCH OF INK , and WITH VICS YOU GET EGGROLL . 
A prequel novella, “Midnight Ice,” can be found in OTHER PEOPLE’S BAGGAGE .

Author Links 
Webpage: http://www.dianevallere.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DianeVallereAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianevallere
GoodReads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4739022.Diane_Vallere

 Purchase Links DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY BUYER, BEWARE THE BRIM REAPER SOME LIKE IT HAUTE GRAND THEFT RETRO PEARLS GONE WILD   CEMENT STILETTOS  (A short story, “Just Kidding ,” tells the story of how Samantha first met shoe designer Nick Taylor). 

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 Tour Participants
June 5
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – REVIEW
Bookworm Cafe – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – SPOTLIGHT  
Book Babble – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – SPOTLIGHT  
Celticlady’s Reviews – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – SPOTLIGHT  
Reading Authors – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY REVIEW / SPOTLIGHT BOOKS 2-7
Laura’s Interests – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – REVIEW
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY –  REVIEW
Readsalot – CEMENT STILETTOS SPOTLIGHT
Brooke Blogs – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY/BUYER BEWARE – SPOTLIGHT

June 6
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – BUYER BEWARE – SPOTLIGHT
Bookworm Cafe – BUYER BEWARE – SPOTLIGHT
Book Babble – BUYER BEWARE REVIEW
Celticlady’s Reviews – BUYER BEWARE – SPOTLIGHT
Nadaness In Motion – ALL BOOKS – SPOTLIGHT
Jane Reads – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – REVIEW
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – BUYER BEWARE REVIEW OR SPOTLIGHT
Cozy Up With Kathy – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Brooke Blogs – THE BRIM REAPER/SOME LIKE IT HAUTE/GRAND THEFT RETRO – SPOTLIGHT

June 7
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – THE BRIM REAPER – SPOTLIGHT
Bookworm Cafe – THE BRIM REAPER – SPOTLIGHT
Book Babble – THE BRIM REAPER – SPOTLIGHT
Back Porchervations – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – REVIEW
Jane Reads – BUYER BEWARE – REVIEW
StoreyBook Reviews – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY/ BUYER BEWARE – SPOTLIGHT
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – THE BRIM REAPER – SPOTLIGHT
The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – ALL BOOKS – SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating Authors – THE BRIM REAPER – SPOTLIGHT
Blogger Nicole Reviews – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT

JUNE 8
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SOME LIKE IT HAUTE – SPOTLIGHT
Bookworm Cafe– SOME LIKE IT HAUTE – SPOTLIGHT
Book Babble – SOME LIKE IT HAUTE – SPOTLIGHT
Celticlady’s Reviews – SOME LIKE IT HAUTE – SPOTLIGHT
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SOME LIKE IT HAUTE – SPOTLIGHT
My Reading Journeys – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – REVIEW
Laura’s Interests – BUYER BEWARE – REVIEW
Jane Reads – THE BRIM REAPER – REVIEW
StoreyBook Reviews – THE BRIM REAPER/ SOME LIKE IT HAUTE –  SPOTLIGHT
Bibliophile Reviews – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – REVIEW

June 9
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – GRAND THEFT RETRO – SPOTLIGHT
Bookworm Cafe– GRAND THEFT RETRO – SPOTLIGHT
Book Babble – GRAND THEFT RETRO – SPOTLIGHT
Celticlady’s Reviews – GRAND THEFT RETRO – SPOTLIGHT
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – GRAND THEFT RETRO – SPOTLIGHT
Laura’s Interests – GRAND THEFT RETRO – SPOTLIGHT
Jane Reads – SOME LIKE IT HAUTE – REVIEW
StoreyBook Reviews – GRAND THEFT RETRO/ PEARLS GONE WILD – SPOTLIGHT
Readeropolis – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY/BUYER BEWARE/ THE BRIM REAPER – SPOTLIGHT
Island Confidential – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Brooke Blogs – PEARLS GONE WILD/ CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT

June 10
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – PEARLS GONE WILD – SPOTLIGHT
Bookworm Cafe– PEARLS GONE WILD – SPOTLIGHT
Book Babble – PEARLS GONE WILD – SPOTLIGHT
Celticlady’s Reviews – PEARLS GONE WILD – SPOTLIGHT
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews– PEARLS GONE WILD – SPOTLIGHT
Laura’s Interests – PEARLS GONE WILD – SPOTLIGHT
Jane Reads – GRAND THEFT RETRO – REVIEW
StoreyBook Reviews – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Bibliophile Reviews – BUYER BEWARE – REVIEW
Readeropolis – SOME LIKE IT HAUTE/ GRAND THEFT RETRO/PEARLS GONE WILD/CEMENT STILETTOS SPOTLIGHT

June 11
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Bookworm Cafe– CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Book Babble – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Celticlady’s Reviews – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews– CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Laura’s Interests – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Jane Reads – PEARLS GONE WILD – REVIEW
Varietats2010 – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – REVIEW

June 12
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT ALL BOOKS
Jane Reads – CEMENT STILETTOS – REVIEW
Carstairs Considers – DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY – REVIEW
Socrates’ Book Reviews – CEMENT STILETTOS – SPOTLIGHT
Books,Dreams,Life – SPOTLIGHT ALL BOOKS
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Forbidden Bonds By Lexi C. Foss Cover Reveal!

COVER REVEAL
Forbidden Bonds
By Lexi C. Foss
Blurb:
Exile never felt so good. . .
Tom’s a trained sniper, not a babysitter. He kills rogue immortals for a living, but after releasing classified information to a friend, he’s banished to a remote location with the CRF’s most prized asset.
Can two tortured souls find solace and love in one another?
Secrets unfold as Tom forms a forbidden relationship with his new charge. The immortal woman evokes memories and feelings long forgotten, and forces him to question everything he’s ever known.
Sacrifices must be made.
A rash decision sends them both running for their lives as immortal enemies vie for their heads.
Some bonds are meant to be broken. . .
Pre-Order Now!
Release Day: Aug 1st
Excerpt One:
Amelia touched the metal choker around her neck and grumbled, “This bloody thing follows me even into my dreams.” If she ever got it off, she’d make Jonathan Fitzgerald eat it.
“Amelia,” Tom’s deep voice rumbled, “this isn’t a dream.”
“What?”
“You’re not dreaming.”
She smiled and shook her head. Of course she was dreaming. What else could this be? There was water, sunshine, and trees. “I wish for you to go now.” No need for the handsome Sentinel to spoil her temporary reprieve from reality.
“I wish I could, but I’m stuck here for the foreseeable future.” Tom rose to his full height beside her and held out a hand. “Let’s get back to the cabin. You need a shower, and I need to get some sleep.”
She frowned at his long, masculine fingers. He wiggled them once in an impatient gesture that matched the tick in his square jaw. She stood up and found the top of her head barely met his chin. The heat radiating from his broad chest felt very real, so real that she pinched her thigh to test his theory. A slight pain radiated up her side, making her eyes widen. “I’m not dreaming?”
He gave her a small smile. “No, Amelia. You’re very much awake.”

Excerpt Two:
“Easy way, or hard way? Ladies choice.”
Amelia’s pulse leapt. She had to clear her throat twice to speak. “Excuse me?” He couldn’t mean. . .
“Hard way it is.” Tom stepped forward, and caught her hip before she could scramble to the side.
“What-?” The words froze in her throat when his opposite hand snaked around her back to the gun tucked into her shorts.
He tsked. “Someone was in my room. Find anything else interesting while snooping?”
She bristled at that. “I was not snooping.” Liar.
“No?” He removed the weapon, and threw it on the bed. Instead of taking a step back, he placed his palm against her lower back, and pulled her closer. Her hands flattened against his chest to maintain a slight gap between them. It did nothing to ease the flutter in her lower belly, or dispel the heat climbing up her neck.
“So the gun from my nightstand magically appeared in your shorts? That’s a neat trick, sweetheart.”
Excerpt Three:
“Gentleman,” Tom greeted after assembling the communication unit. “Blake sends his regards. Who wants to dance next?” Knowing his words would reveal his location, he moved deeper into the parking lot on the other side, away from the sidewalk and further from Amelia. He really hoped she’d been smart enough to hide in the car, and not try to find him.
“Hello, son,” his father replied. “You mind telling me what the fuck you’re doing?”
John Fitzgerald using curse words brought a smile to Tom’s face. He’d thoroughly pissed off the CRF’s CEO enough that he had lost his cool over the communication channel. Nice. How far could he push him?
“Right now?” Tom asked, voice low. “I’m taking out your unit. Or did you mean in general?” A flash of metal grabbed his attention. Sentinel Charlie was in a crouch position thirty feet to his left, and facing the wrong direction.
Tom shook his head. How many times had he told the man to watch his six? Idiot. He took a detour around a few cars to sneak up on his former teammate and slammed his pistol into the back of the kid’s skull.
“Well, that wasn’t even any fun,” Tom said with a dramatic sigh. “You really ought to send Charlie back to training, John. He still hasn’t mastered surveillance.”

Author Bio:
Lexi C. Foss is a writer lost in the IT world. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and their furry children. When not writing, she’s busy crossing items off her travel bucket list. Many of the places she’s visited can be seen in her writing, including the mythical world of Hydria which is based on Hydra in the Greek islands. She’s quirky, consumes way too much coffee, and loves to swim. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or visit her website at www.LexiCFoss.com.
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K-Love Alice Cornwall & Devon Atwood Book Blitz and Giveaway!


K-Love
Alice Cornwall & Devon Atwood
(Korean Drama Series, #1)
Published by: May 4th 2017
Publication date: New Adult, Romance
Genres: Action, Adventure, New Adult, Romance, Science Fiction
Chase has been set up. She finds herself on a blind date with a Korean hottie, and all because her mom obsessively loves Korean romance dramas. It turns out that Daniel Bak is actually really dreamy, but things take a turn for the worse when Chase happens upon stolen research on her university professor’s laptop. It throws her into the arms of wealthy corporate heir Hyun Tae, who also happens to be Daniel’s best friend.
Caught between both men, and hunted down by a vengeful CEO, Chase must rely on Hyun Tae’s protection. But when the drama settles, where will her heart land?
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EXCERPT:
The lunch lady ladled the soup into a bowl and placed a Styrofoam plate with the grilled cheese next to the bowl on her tray. “Anything else?”
“That’s it, thanks.” Chase smiled.
The Asian kid behind her asked for a salad. She caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of her eye as he got his plate of food. He was wearing white skinny jeans, navy sneakers, and a sort of silky gray T-shirt that definitely looked designer. They shuffled along in line until finally it was her turn to pay. Chase handed the thin student cashier her card. He looked at the debit card briefly before handing it back to her. “You need your student card.”
Chase took the card, suddenly nervous. “My what?”
The student had dark blond hair and kind features, but his look of exasperation told her he was thoroughly fed up with answering this question. “Your student ID card. You pay for lunch with it. You can’t get lunch any other way.”
“What, seriously?” Chase looked down at her tray. Her stomach gurgled. “So I have to get my card and then come back?”
“Sorry.”
She swallowed. “My mom didn’t say anything about a student ID card.” The cashier gave her a blank look of disbelief, so she added, “She works in registration.”
“Okay. Well, sorry, but you need a student ID.”
Someone sighed behind her. She was holding up the line.
“Excuse me,” a low voice said from behind her. Chase looked over her shoulder and found the guy with the designer shirt leaning toward her. He held out a student ID card, and reaching over her, handed it to the cashier. “Just pay for both.”
Chase turned to face him, her eyes widening. “Oh . . . ah, wait . . .”
The cashier hesitated.
“No, don’t do that,” Chase insisted. No, no, no! Don’t do that! I don’t like owing a complete stranger, thanks very much.
The guy gave the cashier a nod so full of confidence, Chase was pretty sure anyone would have obeyed an order from him. The cashier swiped the card.
Chase realized she was staring. For one thing, this guy was otherworldly beautiful. He had high cheekbones and warm brown eyes that tilted up at an exotic angle. His chin sloped down to a square point from his razor-like jawline. She almost couldn’t find words to respond to him. And besides that, he held himself like he owned the school.
His eyes flitted to her. “You can go now.”
“Oh.” Direct. And people thought she was made of stone. “Thanks. Sorry.”
“It’s fine.” He had an accent, but it was barely detectable.
She scurried forward with her tray, her face hot and her calm ruffled.
She whirled around to face him but miscalculated the motion by a mile. She collided with the generous stranger, her tray flying off to the side. Tomato soup splattered all over the floor, washing over both their shoes in a torrent of scalding liquid.
The guy jumped back and then looked up from his shoes to her face, his scowl a mixture of incredulity and shock.
The racket in the cafeteria quieted almost instantly. All eyes turned to them. Chase stood there like an idiot with tomato soup trickling down her leg and seeping between her toes. She couldn’t seem to find her voice with the entire cafeteria staring at her.
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