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Blog Tour, Scavenger Hunt & Giveaway for Always By Kindle Alexander
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Born to a prestigious political family, Avery Adams plays as hard as he works. The gorgeous, charismatic attorney is used to getting what he wants, even the frequent one-night stands that earn him his well-deserved playboy reputation. When some of the most prominent men in politics suggest he run for senate, Avery decides the time has come to follow in his grandfather's footsteps. With a strategy in place and the campaign wheels rolling, Avery is ready to jump on the legislative fast track, full steam ahead. But no amount of planning prepares him for the handsome, uptight restaurateur who might derail his political future.
Easy isn't even in the top thousand words to describe Kane Dalton's life after his father, a devout southern Baptist minister, kicks him out of the family home for questioning his sexual orientation. Despite all the rotten tomatoes life throws his way, Kane makes something of himself. Between owning a thriving upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and managing his long-term boyfriend, his plate is full. He struggles to get past the teachings of his childhood to fully accept his sexuality and rid himself of the doubts brought on by his religious upbringing. The last thing he needs is the yummy, sophisticated, blond-haired distraction sitting at table thirty-four.
My 5 Star Review:
This is the second book by Kindle that I have read and let me tell you I am in love with this author and her stories. She has a writing style that is truly awesome. I love how her stories flow together and she always seems to make me feel what I am reading.
Always is a VERY emotional read. Not in a bad way, but in a way that you will feel this story and you will feel like you are right there beside Avery and Kane. I knew within the first chapter that Kindle was going to test my emotions and I thought I prepared myself, but damn was I wrong. Kindle had me a blubbering mess while reading this wonderful story.
Avery and Kane have an amazing love story to tell and I will say that this is one that you need to experience without reading reviews, to get the full effect of this one. I immediately felt connected to these two men in the first chapters. You will to I believe.
Avery is a lawyer and an up and coming Senator, destined to follow in his grandfather's footsteps. The only problem is American is not ready for an Openly gay Politician and Avery has hesitations about running.
Kane is the owner of a very popular restaurant in town where Avery is headed to start his Senator Race. Kane comes from a very Christian family where is father is a pastor, But once he told his family about himself being gay he was estranged from them.
Once Avery walks into the restaurant and spots Kane for the first time, he realizes he will do whatever it takes to make Kane his.
This is a story of a forever kind of love. These two men show you the lengths they go to and the things they have to get through to be together, Although there is some hesitation in the beginning from Kane he learns over time that there is no way to turn your feelings off for the one you truly love.
Kindle knocked it out of the park with this story. I am going to be reading EVERYTHING else she has written to date and I will continue to read anything she writes in the future. She has definitely become an Author I will follow and stalk in the future.
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Best Selling Author Kindle Alexander is an innovative writer, and a genre-crosser who writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and erotica in both the male/male and male/female genres. It's always a surprise to see what's coming next!
I live in the suburbs of Dallas where it's true, the only thing bigger than an over active imagination, may be women's hair!
Usually, I try for funny. Humor is a major part of my life - I love to laugh, and it seems to be the thing I do in most situations - regardless of the situation, but jokes are a tricky deal... I don't want to offend anyone and jokes tend to offend. So instead I'm going to tell you about Kindle.
I tragically lost my sixteen year old daughter to a drunk driver. She had just been at home, it was early in the night and I heard the accident happen. I'll never forget that moment. The sirens were immediate and something inside me just knew. I left my house, drove straight to the accident on nothing more than instinct. I got to be there when my little girl died - weirdly, I consider that a true gift from above. She didn't have to be alone.
That time in my life was terrible. It's everything you think it would be times about a billion. I love that kid. I loved being her mother and I loved watching her grow into this incredibly beautiful person, both inside and out. She was such a gift to me. To have it all ripped away so suddenly broke me.
Her name was Kindle. Honest to goodness - it was her name and she died a few weeks before Amazon released their brand new Kindle ereader. She had no idea it was coming out and she would have finally gotten her name on something! Try finding a ruler with the name Kindle on it.. It never happened.
Through the course of that crippling event I was lucky enough to begin to write with a dear friend in the fan fiction world of Facebook. She got me through those dark days with her unwavering support and friendship. There wasn't a time she wasn't there for me. Sometimes together and sometimes by myself, we built a world where Kindle lives and stands for peace, love and harmony. It's its own kind of support group. I know without question I wouldn't be here today without her.
Find out more by visiting www.kindlealexander.com or email me at kindle@kindlealexander.com
Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Kindle
Alexander author of Always
Hi
Kindle, thank you for agreeing to this interview.
Thank
you for having us!
11. Can you tell us three fun facts about you? Go
as crazy as you’d like…
Kindle is a writing team, so I’m doing this jointly.
1) My writing partner is the only person I’ve ever had gay male sex with. As a woman, that says something.
2) I’ve never kissed a girl and liked it.
3) When my writing partner drinks too much, her clothes come off. She hates wearing clothing.
2. Can you tell us what a typical Kindle day is like?
I work. I own a flower and gift shop. Lots of insight to the gay psyche in that industry. One thing both my writing partner and I have in common, we both had older children leave the nest, and then decide they needed to move back home. You all don’t have to tell them this, but it’s not as much fun having them at home as it used to be. You miss them so bad, then they come home and you consider renting an apartment for them.
3. What inspired you to write your first book?
My WP and I have two role play characters. We actually started role playing through the Blackdagger Brotherhood book series. It seemed a natural step to move into writing professionally. We were too dumb to know we couldn’t do it.
4. Name two of your all-time favourite authors.
I hate this question. Don’t make me narrow this down so solidly. Dr. Suess and Dr. Spock.
5. Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
New huh? Well, Jake Wells definitely. And I like Riley Hart a lot. I like both of them personally as well as professionally.
6. Wine, Spirit, or Cocktail?
Yes please
7. Book you most want to see turned into a movie?
For me, I want the Walker Brother’s series turned into a movie. Let’s see what my writing partner says. You know, Sandrine’s books could be a movie and I’d love to see Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake series on the big screen.
8. Favourite day of the week?
Sunday! Flower shop is closed on Sunday Funday! It’s also cheat day!
9. Your perfect breakfast consists of –
Donuts!
10. If you had a super power, which one would it be?
I like the invisible man, but I also like those red laser beams frying people in their path. Thor carries that hammer, I might need that. Okay, my answer is to control weather and maybe time travel.
11. Tell us something dark about yourself.
The natural color of my hair.
12. Who is your all-time favorite book boyfriend?
For me, it’s Michael Taggert from Jude Deveraux, but Beau is making his case known from Ethan. It’s a toss-up really; I love Jean Claude from The Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series and Acheron from the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I’ve never been able to make decisions…I like a variety.
13. What is your most prized possession?
Pictures of my daughter.
14. What was the hardest part of writing your book?
You’ll see.
15. Do you have any advice for other writers?
If we can do it, anyone can do it…JUST DO IT!
16. Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
THANK YOU for reading us and all the wonderful reviews – they mean everything to us. Also, come friend us on social media. I love hearing from everyone. I love the banter and wit of our friends. Come hang out over there.
Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to take part in this interview
Kindle is a writing team, so I’m doing this jointly.
1) My writing partner is the only person I’ve ever had gay male sex with. As a woman, that says something.
2) I’ve never kissed a girl and liked it.
3) When my writing partner drinks too much, her clothes come off. She hates wearing clothing.
2. Can you tell us what a typical Kindle day is like?
I work. I own a flower and gift shop. Lots of insight to the gay psyche in that industry. One thing both my writing partner and I have in common, we both had older children leave the nest, and then decide they needed to move back home. You all don’t have to tell them this, but it’s not as much fun having them at home as it used to be. You miss them so bad, then they come home and you consider renting an apartment for them.
3. What inspired you to write your first book?
My WP and I have two role play characters. We actually started role playing through the Blackdagger Brotherhood book series. It seemed a natural step to move into writing professionally. We were too dumb to know we couldn’t do it.
4. Name two of your all-time favourite authors.
I hate this question. Don’t make me narrow this down so solidly. Dr. Suess and Dr. Spock.
5. Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
New huh? Well, Jake Wells definitely. And I like Riley Hart a lot. I like both of them personally as well as professionally.
6. Wine, Spirit, or Cocktail?
Yes please
7. Book you most want to see turned into a movie?
For me, I want the Walker Brother’s series turned into a movie. Let’s see what my writing partner says. You know, Sandrine’s books could be a movie and I’d love to see Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake series on the big screen.
8. Favourite day of the week?
Sunday! Flower shop is closed on Sunday Funday! It’s also cheat day!
9. Your perfect breakfast consists of –
Donuts!
10. If you had a super power, which one would it be?
I like the invisible man, but I also like those red laser beams frying people in their path. Thor carries that hammer, I might need that. Okay, my answer is to control weather and maybe time travel.
11. Tell us something dark about yourself.
The natural color of my hair.
12. Who is your all-time favorite book boyfriend?
For me, it’s Michael Taggert from Jude Deveraux, but Beau is making his case known from Ethan. It’s a toss-up really; I love Jean Claude from The Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series and Acheron from the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I’ve never been able to make decisions…I like a variety.
13. What is your most prized possession?
Pictures of my daughter.
14. What was the hardest part of writing your book?
You’ll see.
15. Do you have any advice for other writers?
If we can do it, anyone can do it…JUST DO IT!
16. Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
THANK YOU for reading us and all the wonderful reviews – they mean everything to us. Also, come friend us on social media. I love hearing from everyone. I love the banter and wit of our friends. Come hang out over there.
Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to take part in this interview
Thank you very much more! for having us here today.
**Scavenger Hunt Rules US ONLY PLEASE**
Each day 1 blog will showcase 1 of the above photos somewhere in their blog posts. Your job in order to win 1 or 2 prizes is to successfully find the picture and collect all 13 photos and tell me which blog showcased them. 1 blog per day ONLY will have the photo. You need to successfully have all 13 photos with blogs in order to be entered to winner the prize. There will be 2 winners: 1 winner will receive a gift basket that is all things Italian and the other winner will receive a gift basket that is all things naughty! Happy hunting! Bonus Prize: If you can answer a question about one of the graphic you will win a custom Rubick Cube with everything Kindle Alexander on it.....
Question: What is the reason behind picking the Rubick's Cube as a graphic and bonus
prize in the Scavenger Hunt?
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Blog Tour & Scavenger Hunt For Rock Chick Revolution (Rock Chick #8 ) By Kristen Ashley
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Title: Rock Chick Revolution (Rock Chick, #8)
Author: Kristen Ashley
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 13th, 2013
Ally Nightingale has secrets. Secrets she doesn't even share with the Rock Chicks. But two men know what she's up to. One has her back. The other has her heart, but he doesn't know it.
As Ally rewinds the last year of her life, she knows two things. One, she’s never going to get what every Rock Chick should have—her own Hot Bunch guy. And two, she’s a Nightingale through and through. She just isn’t sure what to do about that.
But as her secrets are revealed, the men in her life react. Darius Tucker, a lifelong friend, as usual takes her back. Ren Zano, the man she loves, isn’t quite so sure. The Rock Chicks, Hot Bunch and the entire gang at Fortnum’s weigh in, and a Rock Chick Revolution starts brewing.
It’s up to Ally to control it and prove what she knows down to her bones.
She’s a Rock Chick, she deserves her hot guy and she’s going to keep the one she wants…
Because she’s a Nightingale.
My Review:
“My name is Allyson
Nightingale, but everyone calls me Ally. And I’m a Rock Chick, in name and
deed. … I worship at the shrine of Rock ‘n’ Roll and I live the rock star life,
doing what I want when I want how I want.”
When Chas emailed me and asked me if I wanted to be part of
the scavenger hunt and Review Rock Chick Revolution Before release I was
Ecstatic! This is the first time since I started my Blog that I am officially
doing something to help out Kristen and I feel very honored to be a part of
this tour.
I started Reading Kristen’s work with the Dream Men Series .
I soon came to the realization when I started the Rock Chick Series that
Kristen was my all time favorite author. This woman has a writing style like
nothing I have ever seen before. It is Unique, it is fun, she can truly pull it
all off in one book or in this case one series. If Kristen has written it I will read it, No
matter what it is. I still have a couple of her series to read myself, but I am
saving those for when I need a full blown Kristen Ashley Fix.
Ok Enough of my Hype about me getting this book before
release, let’s get to this righteous review !!!!
Knowing that this is the last book in this series is tough,
but I know that I always will have the books to fall back into anytime I need a
Rock Chick fix. This series was my favorite from Kristen out of all the ones I
have read. We got 8 Rock Chick woman and 8 Badass hot bunch men in this series,
and it was a truly amazing series. I
have laughed, cried, felt my heart break and be put together by this bunch,
been right in the middle of all of their ideas, Badassness, and so much more, and
I am truly going to miss them all. Although it is hard to say good-bye to the
Rock Chick Bunch, We all know we can re-read them at any time when we are
missing the gang.
I honestly don’t know if I have the right words to put into
this review as this Series has been a HUGE success for Kristen and well we all
know EVERYONE loves the Rock Chicks and their Badass Hot Bunch Men. I sure do not want to go into details about
any of the plot or how things might turn out. If you have followed this series
from the beginning, then you need to FEEL this book just like I did, fully, and
completely. God knows I think I have 95% of the book Highlighted and I would
LOVE to share it with you But I refuse to ruin this for anyone.
With that said I will say this:
I truly Loved Ally, I have loved her since the beginning of
this series and I am happy that she finally got her own Rock Chick Book and She
helped this series go out with a Badass Bang for sure. She was total badass all
the way through. She showed everyone how much she was Just like her father,
brothers, and that what she does is in her blood.
“… the bottom line
is, I love doing it. It’s in my blood. It’s me.”
“In one night, he
made me believe in the modern-day fairytale I watched all my girls get, and he
made me believe life had that in store for me. And he made me want it.”
Ren, what can I say I LOVED HIM, he might not be a part of
the Hot Bunch But he has his own kind of hotness and badass of his own and he
truly was awesome. He was not totally into what she wanted to do , but he
understood and they talked things out. He did not just let her run off and do
her thing without talking. He cared that much. He understood what Ally needed and wanted and
he chose to stand by her and give her what she ultimately wanted!
“You’ve got your way,
the way you are and the way you are with the ones you care about. And that
tells me, a man gets in there, you give that to him, the children you give him,
that man will be all kinds of lucky. And I’ve decided we’re gonna see if that
man is me.”
We got to see and learn what made these two click together
so well. It was not an easy start at all, but I did not expect anything less.
We get to see Ally and her brothers, and the bond they all truly have for each
other. We get Mom and dad and see how much Ally truly means to them as well.
We leave her in your
care, you better take that seriously.”“Are you kidding me?” I yelled before Ren
could say a word, and Lee looked at me.“Ally, I’m your brother. Do you think I
wouldn’t say anything?”“I’m thirty-two, not sixteen,” I retorted.“You’ll always
be sixteen to me.”
We didn’t just get Ally, Ren and her family either, we got a
little more of every Rock Chick and her Hot Man, we got some more story about
Darius. (which you will LOVE) and I am pretty sure we will be getting more from
Daruis as well. We get to see Loyalty,
family, friendship, and Love all rolled into one damn BADASS book. We get a sneak into a future series that is
coming that I know I for one CAN NOT WAIT FOR !!!
ROCK ON !!!!!!!
Scavenger Hunt Info
There will be a new stop on the tour each day. To grab your clues, just visit the sites on the Rock Chick Revolution blog tour to receive your clues. Each day will feature 3 blogs, with 3 different clues. The clues given by each of the blogs will help lead you to your next destination on the Rock Chick Road Tour. After you gather the clues and figure out where in Denver we are that day, just come back here and fill in your answer! Here
You can fill this form out once at the end of the scavenger hunt, with all 7 locations. Or you can fill it out each day using the appropriate entry boxes -- please put your name and email address on every entry. Either way you do , you'll get up to 7 entries into the contest. (If you fill out once at the end and fill out all 7 clues, you get 7 entries. If you fill out once per day, each day you get a grand total of 7 entries.)
Five winners will be randomly selected and shall win one of the following prizes:
Righteous Rock Chick Back Stage Pass (Grand Prize)
30 minute private – one-on-one Skype (video or text) chat with Kristen.
A signed copy of all 8 Rock Chick Books
30 minute private – one-on-one Skype (video or text) chat with Kristen.
A signed copy of all 8 Rock Chick Books
Rebel Rock Chick VIP (2nd place)
A signed copy of Rock Chick Revolution
A signed copy of Rock Chick Revolution
Rock Chick Groupies (3rd – 5th place)
An e-copy of Rock Chick Revolution for you or a friend.
An e-copy of Rock Chick Revolution for you or a friend.
Now, go forth and get ready to hit the road, Rock Chick style!
Clue: You might be able to slash some tires with something purchased here
Hop on Over to Blithely Bookish for your Next Clue ( Please Note their Review and Clue will be posted on August 15th)
Series Order :
Rock Chick
Rock Chick Rescue
Rock Chick Redemption
Rock Chick Renegade
Rock Chick Revenge
Rock Chick Reckoning
Rock Chick Regret
Rock Chick Revolution - release date August 13, 2013
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