Book Event: Pasadena Loves YA & Spotlight on Kody Keplinger

Pasadena Loves YA 

Event Information:

When: Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 12-4PM

Where: Pasadena Public Library 
285 E Walnut St Pasadena, CA, 91101 
United States

Entry Fee: Free!!! (No Tickets Required)

Keynote Speaker:
Author and LAPL librarian Mary McCoy 


Additional Info:
Formerly the Pasadena Teen Book Festival, meet 20 YA authors. First 150 to arrive receive a free goodie bag :) 

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Authors & Books at this Event:

Keynote speaker Mary McCoy (author of Dead to Me) with Katie Alender, Victoria Aveyard, Alexis Bass, Julie Berry, Livia Blackburne, Virginia Boecker, Jessica Brody, Stephen Chbosky, Brandy Colbert, Ava Dellaira, Kody Keplinger, Liz Maccie, Morgan Matson, Lauren Miller, Alexandra Monir, Jennifer Niven, Romina Russell, Sarah Tomp, & Kiersten White!!

Author Spotlight:

Kody Keplinger was born and raised in small town western Kentucky, where she began her writing career after penning the New York Times and USA Today bestseller, The DUFF, at age seventeen. The DUFF, now a major motion picture, was chosen as an YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers and a Romantic Times Top Pick. Kody has since written other books for both young adult and middle grade readers. When she isn't writing, Kody is posting about fashion and body positivity on her Instagram, chatting about her favorite TV shows on Twitter, or making videos for her YouTube account. 

Kody is also the co-founder of Disability in KidLit and a teacher at the Gotham Writers Workshops in NYC. Kody is active on social media, so feel free to reach out to her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Books Written by Kody Keplinger:

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4 Paws For Piper: Charity Book Auction

Dear Reading and Blogging Community, 

Piper Heath is an adorable three-year-old little girl who has Autism. Not only does she live in her non-verbal world, she also suffers from tonic clonic seizures (formerly known as grand-mal seizures) and when they hit, they cause her to stop breathing for the duration of the seizure. She is unable to verbalize when she feels out of sort before a seizure hits. This is where the “4 Paws for Ability” organization comes in. They train our furry canine friends to be the eyes, ears, and nose for those who are unable. 

Unfortunately, training for service dogs is a lengthy and expensive proposition, but with your help, we hope to raise enough funds not only to get Piper her service dog, but to help a few other families get the assistance they so desperately need too. This event has taken on a life of its own and we are already making tremendous strides toward reaching financial goals. Just think how many other children we can help. 

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Tina Reber

Jessica Helm

Erica Heath

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Book Event: Limited Time Discount on The Gallery/Pocket/ & Pocket Star Books

We are so excited present to you a list of  

The Gallery/Pocket/ & Pocket Star's  

current and upcoming books that have special promotional price deals!

LOVE LIKE THE MOVIES 

by 

Victoria Van Time

 

(on-sale: Feb. 24^th, 2014)

   In this irresistible romantic romp, movie fanatic Kensington Shaw is thrown into love—Hollywood-style—when her gorgeous ex presents a series of big screen challenges to win back her heart. 

PROMOTIONAL PRICE OF $1.99 ▫ Now until March 9^th!

A TIME TO DANCE 

by 

Francis Pergamo 

(on-sale: Feb. 24^th, 2014)

A richly emotional, poignant women's fiction novel about a ballet teacher and the single father of one of her young students, about the complexities of family, the long reach of the past, and the power of love to triumph over it all.

 PROMOTIONAL PRICE OF $1.99 ▫ Now until March 9^th!

  

FOOL ME TWICE 

by 

Meredith Duran

(on-sale: March 25^th, 2014)

A sexy and evocative Regency romance between a vengeful duke and a fiery redhead. “Readers need to make room on their keeper shelf for Meredith Duran” (Fresh Fiction).

    PROMOTIONAL PRICE OF $1.99 ▫ Now until March 25^th!

THE NEKKID TRUTH 

by 

Nicole Camden 

(on-sale March 10^th, 2014)

In this sexy erotic, crime scene photographer Debbie Valley loses the ability to recognize faces and must instead identify people by their bodies. Soon she finds that the wonders of Detective Marshall Scott's body never cease...and that he needs her to help catch a dangerous killer.

  AVAILABLE FOR FREE ▫ Now until March 10^th!

THE PULSE 

by 

Shoshanna Evers 

(on-sale November 25^th, 2013)

A promotion just in time for the release of The Thrust (March 25^th, 2014), this is book one in the heart-pounding Pulse Trilogy—a gripping erotic romance set in post-apocalyptic New York City one year after an electromagnetic pulse destroys America’s power grid.

PROMOTIONAL PRICE OF $1.99 ▫ March 3^rd – March 15^th!

    

  

THE ESCAPE

by 

Shoshanna Evers 

(on-sale January 13^th, 2014)

A promotion just in time for the release of The Thrust (March 25^th, 2014), this is book two of the erotic dystopian Pulse Trilogy.  Beloved heroine Jenna escapes New York City only to be tracked down by a soldier who might be her only hope of survival.

PROMOTIONAL PRICE OF $1.99 ▫ March 3^rd – March 15^th!

          

CURSED 

The Complete Imnada Brotherhood Novellas

by 

Alexa Egan 

(on-sale March 31^st, 2014)

The complete collection of Alexa Egan’s “not-to-be-missed” (Romantic Times) Imnada Brotherhood novellas—a dark and sexy series about a clan of shape-shifters living secretly as humans.

  PROMOTIONAL eBOOK PRICE OF 99¢ ▫ Now until April 14^th 

   

BLUE NOTES 

by 

Carrie Lofty 

(on-sale May 6^th, 2014)

For fans of Jamie McGuire and S.C. Stephens, a sizzling new adult novel featuring the tumultuous relationship between a young piano prodigy and a reluctant billionaire playboy—set against the vibrant backdrop of a New Orleans college campus.

PROMOTIONAL eBOOK PRICE OF $1.99 ▫ Now until May 6^th

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Book Event : Harlequin's Christmas Countdown

Come and celebrate Christmas with Harlequin! 

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Book Event: "Be the First to Fall!"

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Before We Fall

Beautifully Broken #3
By:  Courtney Cole
Release Date:  Dec. 3, 2013
Publisher:  Forever Romance

Summary

One dark moment was all it took to turn twenty-four-year-old Dominic Kinkaide's world black. On the night of his high school graduation, a single incident changed him forever, and he became a hardened man-famous in the eyes of the world, but tortured inside. Now all he cares about is losing himself in the roles that he plays.

At twenty-three years old, Jacey Vincent doesn't realize how much her father's indifference has affected her. She is proof that sometimes it isn't one specific moment that wrecks a person, but an absence of moments. She tries to find acceptance in the arms of men to fill the void-a plan that has worked just fine for her, until she meets Dominic.  When jaded Dominic and strong-willed Jacey are thrown together, the combination of his secrets and her issues turns their attraction into the perfect storm. It could change their lives for good-if it doesn't tear them both apart…

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Excerpt

He laughs, a velvety sound.  “Babe, I could show you a bunch of things you’ve never done.  And I guarantee, you’d like every one of them.” 

For some reason, I have no doubt of that.  It’s an exciting thought.

He bends his head and nips at my neck, then soothes the bite with a soft suck.  His lips, so soft and smooth, ease the pain of the bite away.   His nearness is intoxicating and everything about him screams that he is capable of so many things… things that would please me… things that would embarrass me in the light of day. 

But still, I don’t move. I stay right with him, my gaze frozen on his.  

Keeping his eyes on mine, he slowly dips his head and plunges his tongue into my mouth, completely plundering it, consuming me yet again.  It’s like he can’t kiss me without devastating all of my senses at once, annihilating my thoughts and causing my blood to throb as it all races toward one destination… the V between my legs.  

Right where I ache for him.   

He’s like a drug….and one taste just isn’t enough.  

I open up my mouth and breathe around his lips, sucking in air, grasping at his back and pulling him closer.  He reaches back and grabs my hands, holding them together at my wrists and pinning them over my head against the plexi-glass gondola cage.  I’m trapped here with him, yet there’s no place I’d rather be. 

The energy around us now is primal and raw…and it’s exhilarating too, because we’re out in public.  Every time the gondola swoops along the ground before it begins its ascent upward again, anyone could look in and see what we’re doing.  They could see Dominic pinning me against the wall, and his other hand buried in my crotch, if only they looked closely.  

Honestly, I think he might like that idea.

“What are you doing?” I finally manage to whisper, pulling away just ever so slightly. 

His eyes are a little unfocused, his pupils dilated. “What would you like for me to do, Jacey?” 

He knows.  Oh, God, he knows.  He knows exactly what I’d like for him to do.  

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About Courtney Cole

Courtney Cole is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who lives near Lake Michigan with her family.  She's always working on her next project... or staring dreamily out her office window.  To learn more about her, please visit courtneycolewrites.com 

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Book Event: Throwing Heat World Series Giveaway Blitz

Throwing Heat
Diamonds and Dugouts #3
By:  Jennifer Seasons
Published:  October 15, 2013
Publisher:  Avon Impulse
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About the book:

With the World Series just around the corner, fans of baseball and steamy romances alike will LOVE Jennifer Seasons final installment in theDiamonds and Dugouts series, THROWING HEAT (available now, Avon Impulse, e-book ISBN: 9780062271488, $1.99). The team’s own World Series may be on the horizon, but with a second chance at love at his fingertips, there’s more at stake for sexy pitcher Peter Kowalskin than just the game! Fans have been eagerly awaiting Peter and Leslie’s story, and there’s no denying the passion between this combustible pair. Filled with playful antics, steamy scenes, and an exhilarating love story, THROWING HEAT slides into home as the final fiery romance of the Diamonds and Dugouts series—one worthy of a World Series win.

Live Chat With Jennifer Seasons:

It’s a world series, sports romance take over by Jennifer Seasons! That’s right, Jennifer Seasons is taking over @AvonBooks and chatting with you live on Sunday, October 27^th 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM (ET). She’ll be discussing all things baseball! The Cardinals vs. Red Sox game, her new novel THROWING HEAT, the sexy heroes of the Denver Rush baseball team, steamy sports romances, and more! Use the hash tag #WORLDSERIESLUV to join the chat.

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Book Event : Madeleine Abducted by M.S. Willis

Madeleine, Abducted

by M.S Willis

Release Date: October 14, 2013

Genres: Dark Romance

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Book Summary:

She was meant to be his destruction…
A pawn played in a perilous game between 

father and son…
Yet, her strength was more than either man could imagine.
As Maddy learns to save herself…
She becomes the one thing that could set the son free.

Madeleine Clark was raised to become a concert cellist. Sheltered and naïve, she remains hidden behind her music, a protection from the world around her. On the night of her first solo performance, Maddy accepts the admiration of a stranger and finds herself captive in a cruel and twisted power struggle between a sadistic father and his son, Aaron.

Seemingly, dangerous and uncaring, Aaron manages the business operations of his father’s estate. Wanting nothing to do with the slaves kept at the Estate, Aaron refuses to take part in the deeper depravities of his father. Despite his resistance, Aaron’s father ‘gifts’ him with a petite, brunette woman he can’t refuse.

A bond forged in conspiracy and deceit, Aaron struggles to save Maddy by teaching her to survive in the world in which he’d been raised. An unlikely union, Aaron soon learns that great strengths can exist within small packages, while Madeleine learns that love 

and light can exist in the darkest of places.

Excerpt 

Finding her voice, Maddy spoke out of turn, not thinking about the repercussions her words could elicit.  “I would prefer you call me by my name.”  She peaked up at him through her lashes.  “Maddy, I would prefer that you call me Maddy.”

Aaron stopped with his bare back turned to her, taking several minutes to finally respond, he asked, “What makes you think you are allowed to ask that?  If I wanted, I could call you slave…”  He turned to face her, the contours of chest perfectly shadowed, his strength unquestionable.  “…or whore.”  His swagger was slow as he approached her, a hunter skilled in pursuit.  “Would you prefer those names to ‘Mouse’?”

Sucking her bottom lip between her teeth, Maddy fidgeted with her hands, refusing to look Aaron in the eyes.  She could feel his gaze touching her skin, his perusal of the woman barely half his size.  The heat of his body rolled off of him as he circled her.  It was the feeling of a soft blanket and lustful threat wrapped around her at the same time.  When the deep resonation of his voice occurred again, she cringed, fearing he would strike out at her for the incorrect answer.  “Why do you dislike the name I have given you?”

Continuing to fidget, Maddy trained her eyes on her feet, not daring to look up into the endless green she knew stared down at her.  Gripping her under her chin, Aaron pulled her face up to look at him, his eyes searching hers for the answer to his question.  “You will speak when I tell you.”  Dropping his hand from her face, he took a step back placing distance between them.  “Now answer me.”

Her heart pounded against the walls of her chest, her throat constricted, making it difficult for her to breath.  Fear consumed her as she stood in the shadow of the man who’d taken at least two lives that day.  Barely a whisper, her voice squeaked out the answer to his question. “Because a mouse is a furry little rodent, something detested.”

Aaron stood thoughtful and silent above her.  When he didn’t respond, Maddy quietly added, “I guess it’s better than Xander’s name for me.”

Laughter bellowed out, causing the toned muscles of Aaron’s broad chest to flex and relax before her eyes.  The sound of his amusement so real, it caused her to want to smile in response to seeing a piece of his mask falling away, revealing parts of him not witnessed by many people.  Containing himself, Aaron’s eyes sparkled as he asked, “And what, exactly, is Xander’s name for you?”

A scowl creased the fine skin between her eyes, her mouth pulled into the pout of a sulking child.  “He calls me ‘cricket’…an insect.  It’s odd that you both refer to me as nothing more than a common household pest.”

Aaron’s smile faltered as he looked down upon the beautiful girl who didn’t fully understand her role.  “No, Madeleine, you are not a common household pest…”

Maddy looked up at him, anticipating what he would say next.

For a fleeting second, he looked genuinely amused, but his expression was quickly replaced with indifference and contempt as he stated, “you are lower than even a pest in your role as a slave.”

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Author Bio:

M.S. Willis is a romance novelist whose debut novel, Control, was released in 2013.  Although currently writing in the romance genre, Willis has plans to expand her literary pursuits into multiple genres and has no fear conquering difficult subject matters in her writing.  Willis is a native Floridian who is also a photographer and musician.  When not absorbing herself in written, visual or musical expression, Willis is an adrenaline junkie, a ‘closet’ video game enthusiast, and an avid outdoors person and nature lover.

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Book Event: Kailin Gow's Rockin' the Holidays Indie Readers Bash

Come and have a great time at Kailin Gow's Rockin' the Holidays Indie Readers Bash at the House of Blues in Anahiem California (Downtown Disney)!  More than 20 of the HOTTEST New Adult & Adult Romance Authors will be there.  Some of our favorite's attending are Kailin Gow, Monica Murphy, Addison Moore, Monica James, Raine Miller, and Laurelin Paige!!!!  Ro and I (Lindy) will be there and we would love to meet other bloggers and passionate readers like ourselves!  There will be Book Cover Models there with photo opportunities, a live band, delicious food, and there is wrapping paper available if you are getting signed books as gifts for presents.  After the event, you can go to Disneyland or California Adventure at a discounted twilight price.  Check Out the links below for all of the information!

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Book Event: Before We Fall (Beautifully Broken, #3) Teasers by Courtney Cole

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Before We Fall
Beautifully Broken #3
By:  Courtney Cole
Release Date:  Dec. 3, 2013
Grand Central Publishing


Summary:

Sometimes, one dark moment is all it takes to turn your world black...

For 24-year old Dominic Kinkaide, that moment took place on the night of his high school graduation. One dark incident changed him forever. He's a hardened actor now, famous in the eyes of the world, but tortured in his own. He doesn't care about much of anything, except for losing himself in the roles that he plays.

23-year old Jacey Vincent doesn't realize how much her father's indifference has affected her. She is proof that sometimes it isn't one specific moment that wrecks a person, but rather it's an absence of moments. She's like a bird with a broken wing-strong yet fragile, as she tries to float through life, finding acceptance in the arms of random guys, one after the other... to fill the void that her father left in her.

Until she meets Dominic.

After jaded Dominic and strong-willed Jacey are thrown together, his secret and her issues create a dark and damaged energy that will soon turn their attraction to each other into an explosive storm.

Even though when the clouds have cleared and the dust has settled, both of them are almost obliterated... they've learned a priceless lesson.

Sometimes, before we fall... we fly.

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About the Author:

Courtney Cole is a novelist who would eat mythology for breakfast if she could. She has a degree in Business, but has since discovered that corporate America is not nearly as fun to live in as fictional worlds. She loves chocolate and roller coasters and hates waiting and rude people.

Courtney lives in quiet suburbia, close to Lake Michigan, with her real-life Prince Charming, her ornery kids (there is a small chance that they get their orneriness from their mother) and a small domestic zoo.

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