Title: Georgetown Academy, Season One
Author: Jessica Koosed Etting & Alyssa Embree Schwartz
Publisher: Coliloquy, LLC (June 11th 2013)
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Synopsis: Available for the first time in a single volume, the first four books of the Georgetown Academy series have been hailed by Gossip Girl producer, Josh Schwartz, as “Smart, sexy and insanely addictive.” Now it’s your turn to get hooked.

Meet Ellie, Brinley, Evan, and Taryn — Four sophomores at Georgetown Academy, D.C.’s most exclusive private school, where among the exclusive parties and perfectly manicured lawns, student life seems drama-free. But everyone always has something to hide.

THE IT GIRL NEXT DOOR
Everyone wants a piece of Ellie Walker and her Senator mom, but Ellie’s always been happy to cede the spotlight. Kind-hearted, sweet, and half of G.A.’s perfect power couple, Ellie has it all…until her ex-boyfriend, Gabe, moves back to town and turns her world upside down leaving her to choose between love and loyalty.

THE DC PRINCESS
Brinley Madison, of those Madisons, relishes her family’s status as the ultimate D.C. insiders. While her political strategist father plays kingmaker, Brinley maneuvers behind the scenes in school and at home. Brinley knows better than to keep a secret that could hurt her family, but sometimes desire turns to addiction, putting the family reputation at risk.

THE OUTSIDER
Evan Hartnett doesn’t have the typical pedigree of a G.A., student. In fact, she has no pedigree at all. Her academic scholarship may get her access to the classroom, but she’s still on the outside looking in…until a series of unexpected boyfriends rocket her to national attention.

THE CALIFORNIA GIRL
Taryn Reyes’ laid-back, bohemian vibe doesn’t exactly mesh with her new surroundings, but she’s remarkably secure and unconcerned. But after her first run-in with D.C.’s dirty politics, she finds out that keeping her integrity and her heart intact may be harder than she thinks.

Giveaway Details:

To celebrate the launch of the Georgetown Academy Season One bundle (books 1-4), Colioquy is offering a once-in-a-fashion-lifetime giveaway!

Behold Brinley’s Bag of Swag, a collection of uber-luxe items from the GA fashionista’s favorite brands:

A Marc Jacobs “Dreamy” Computer Case
A Prada “Infusion d’Iris” Bath and Shower Gel
and it because it wouldn’t be Brin without Chanel…

A Chanel Levres Scintillantes lipgloss

Total value: $200!

Just write a review for the Season One bundle on Amazon and send the link to reviews@georgetownacademyseries.com with the subject line: Brinley’s Bag. We’ll be picking one lucky winner at random!

Giveaway ends 6/25.

Daily Twitter Giveaway: 

Coliloquy is giving away 1 digital copy of Georgetown Academy: Book One every single day until July 4th to one randomly selected twitterbug who RT’s 30 REASONS TO LOVE GEORGETOWN ACADEMY .

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Before I say anything... *FAILS ARMS* *SQUEEEEEEE!*

But seriously guys... I need YOUR HELP!!! 

I'm here today to tell you that I've been selected as an Advocate in the NA Crush Tourney for one of my favorite leading men - Tristan Knight from author Kristie Cook's Soul Saver Series!!! I can't tell you how excited I am to be part of such a fantastic blog, character, author, reader and fan event. Over the next few days you'll hear a lot from me about the Tournament, swoonable Tristan and his boss lady, Kristie Cook!

Speaking of.. I should mention that the first book in the Soul Saver Series is currently FREE on ALL platforms! Here's all the links to by the Promise eBook FOR FREE!!!

Order the FREE eBook Online here: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Smashwords
In the UK: Amazon

Now... I can't do this on my own, so this is where you guys come in. I've set up a few things to help get everyone started.

First and most important, Tristan has his first round coming up, so we all have to act fast! Voting opens for the first round on ****Monday, June 25th at 11:59PM EST (or for us on the west coast, Monday at 8:59PM PST)**** Once the post is up, the voting can begin and will only be open for 24 HOURS! You'll be able to VOTE both HERE and at the NA ALLY! (During the 24 hour voting period I believe you'll be able to vote from multiple devices so everyone should keep that in mind.)

Speaking of acting fast and needing your help, I've created a Street Team! YES and I'm looking at each and everyone of YOU my followers! If you have some time to help out with promotion and voting then you fit perfectly for the Team of people I'm looking for!

Here's the quick form to fill out. Every thing will happen in a few emails so not to worry about me bogging down your inbox. Also, all info, emails, etc will be deleted at the end of the tournament.

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Title: Promise (Soul Savers #1)

Author: Kristie Cook

Publisher: Ang'dora Productions, 369 Pages (August 11, 2011)

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Synopsis: New Adult Paranormal Romance ** Mature Content ** Recommended for ages 16+ due to sexual situations and language.

First installment of award-winning author Kristie Cook's bestselling Soul Savers Series

Alexis Ames has a life full of promise...but not all promises can be kept.

When Alexis Ames is attacked by creatures that can't be real, she decides it's time she learns who she really is, with or without the help of her mother, who guards their family's secrets closely. After meeting the inhumanly attractive, multi-talented Tristan Knight, however, Alexis retreats behind her façade of normalcy...until she discovers he's not exactly normal either. Then their secrets begin to unravel.

Their union brings hope and promise to her family's secret society, the Angels' army, and to the future of mankind. But it also incites a dangerous pursuit by the enemy - Satan's minions and Tristan's creators. After all, Alexis and Tristan are a match made in Heaven and in Hell.

1st Place - 2010 Royal Palm Literary Award - Fantasy (Published) by Florida Writers Association.

Keep an eye out this space, more info coming soon including - News, Giveaways and other Exciting things for the tourney!

Title: Triangles
Author: Kimberly Ann Miller
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press, 216 Pages (June 18th, 2013)
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Synopsis: A cruise ship. A beautiful island. Two sexy guys. What could possibly go wrong?

In the Bermuda Triangle—a lot.

Hoping to leave behind the reminders of her crappy life--her father's death years ago, her mother's medical problems, and the loser who’s practically stalking her--seventeen-year-old Autumn Taylor hops on a ship with her sister for a little distraction. When she wakes up in the Bermuda Triangle, she fears she's gone nuts for more than one reason: that loser’s suddenly claiming they're a happy couple... a hot guy is wrapping his arms around her and saying "Happy Anniversary"... and suddenly, she’s full of bruises, losing her hair, and getting IV medication. Autumn visits the ship's doctor, hoping for a pill or a shot to make the craziness go away. Instead, she's warned that these "alternate realities" could become permanent.

She just has to ask herself one question—how the hell is she going to get out of this mess?

   

Excerpt:

“Are you all right, honey?”

I opened my eyes. An attractive young woman with red hair and brilliant green eyes was looking at me. What I thought was salt water from the ocean must have been tears because my face was the only one nearby that was wet. I glanced at her concerned expression and smiled. “Yes, thank you. I’m fine.” I swiped away a tear with my finger. “Just…everything’s fine.”

She stepped closer and lowered her voice. “This cruise will change your life. Nothing will be the same when it’s over, but it will be worth it. You’ll see.” Her emerald eyes twinkled, and she nodded her head once.

I forced a laugh to be polite. “Thanks. Enjoy your cruise.”

What a weirdo. What did that even mean? How could a cruise change my life? I moved from my spot to avoid more weirdness from her and found a less populated area at the back of the ship. New York and New

Jersey disappeared behind us as we charged toward Bermuda and away from the mess my life had become.

A cloud covered the retreating sun, sending shivers through me. A white-haired lady dropped her purse and lots of change tumbled out. A penny hit my foot and landed on tails.

My cell phone buzzed. I pulled it from my pocket. I had thirteen messages and thirteen texts. How would Nisha survive the next five days without hearing from me? I took care of the messages and told her I’d call

her when we got back to Jersey.

Even though I was not very superstitious, a bad feeling crawled into the pit of my stomach and took up residence.

I knew what I was leaving behind, but what was I floating toward?

Kimberly Miller received Bachelor's degrees from Georgian Court University and Rutgers University and a Master's degree from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She is an avid reader and particularly enjoys true crime and young adult novels. She grew up in New Jersey and currently resides in Monmouth County with her husband and three cats. When she’s not writing, she loves to travel to sunny islands where she snorkels by day and stargazes by night. She always takes her Nook with her. 

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Title: Another Little Piece
Author: Kate Karyus Quinn
Publisher: HarperTeen, 419 Pages (June 11th, 2013)
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Format: ARC
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Synopsis: The spine-tingling horror of Stephen King meets an eerie mystery worthy of Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars series in Kate Karyus Quinn's haunting debut.

On a cool autumn night, Annaliese Rose Gordon stumbled out of the woods and into a high school party. She was screaming. Drenched in blood. Then she vanished.

A year later, Annaliese is found wandering down a road hundreds of miles away. She doesn't know who she is. She doesn't know how she got there. She only knows one thing: She is not the real Annaliese Rose Gordon.

Now Annaliese is haunted by strange visions and broken memories. Memories of a reckless, desperate wish . . . a bloody razor . . . and the faces of other girls who disappeared. Piece by piece, Annaliese's fractured memories come together to reveal a violent, endless cycle that she will never escape—unless she can unlock the twisted secrets of her past.

Review: 2.5 - 3 Stars - Another Little Piece by author Kate Karyus Quinn was a title I was drawn to for a few reasons. One thing I looked forward to was how mysterious the synopsis sounds, which it was, however it was to the point where I kept scratching my head in utter confusion.

While confused from the first page through to the last I was captivated by the horror, the unique sequence of events and how the abstract puzzle pieces somewhat fit together.  I was also able to feel the same need for answers as Annaliese, our main character. The closer she got, the more the story turned dark and twisted which gave me some of what I was hoping and looking for in this title.

Sadly reading Another Little Piece took me longer to finish than I would have liked. I had a need to find out what Quinn was doing to her characters, yet dreaded the confusion that I knew I’d most likely face.  In the end reading and then writing this review has felt a bit like a tug of war. As mentioned above there were things I liked, yet I was ultimately let down. With the multiple layers to the story and characters, I felt that with each one I peeled back, there was another set of questions lurking underneath.

All in all, Another Little Piece is almost as disturbing as it is confusing, making it often difficult to enjoy. Yet when I think back, even now, trying to figure out what I’d read there was some bits of beauty in Quinn’s madness. I believe that Quinn is an author to watch, she has an imagination that is sure to bring other unique stories and characters to readers. For Another Little Piece I recommend this title to anyone who looking for something completely and utterly unique. Who doesn't mind a bit of horror and who doesn't mind being completely perplexed. 

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Title: Escaping Me
Author: Elizabeth Lee
Publisher: (June 20th, 2013)
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NOTE: This is a "New Adult" novel. Due to mature content this title is recommended for ages 17+

Synopsis: All she wanted to do was forget. Forget the memory of walking in on her boyfriend in the middle of, well, another girl. Forget how she had her entire life planned out. And, forget about being perfect all the time. Unfortunately, she was Whitney Vandaveer and despite the fact that she moved to the middle of nowhere—she couldn't.

He always knew he would never be more than nothing. No job, no money, no future. Cole Pritchett had accepted the fact that he would always be the screw up and he was okay with it. Until he met her.

Here's the thing they quickly found out—sometimes we all need a little help escaping who we think we are.

About Elizabeth Lee: 

When I'm not writing or playing the part of wife and mother, you can find me dancing back-up for Beyonce, singing back-up for Miranda, or sunning myself on the beach with a drink in hand.  Here's the thing about being born and raised in a small town—you have a very vivid imagination!  Now, I channel it all to create stories where the girl always ends up with the right guy, first kisses are magical, and a happy ending is just that!

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