Thursday, 4 July 2013

20 This or That questions with.... Faberge Nostromo!!!!


Happy Thursday folks :D Today Faberge Nostromo is here with me!

Pull up a chair Fab and grab a drink!

Food
Sweet or savoury?
Oh, very savoury! Maybe the odd sweet pastry with morning coffee, but savoury every time other than that. I adore Gentlemen's Relish! I've never heard of it *off to google Gentlemans Relish!*

Salad or sandwich?
I know I shouldn't but whenever there's a choice I go for the sandwich… usually a BLT.

Macdonalds or Burger King?
If I have to and there's a choice then Burger King, but ideally neither. I will admit that there have been times when the only cure for a hangover is a big mac and fries. My next door neighbour swears by that hangover cure ;p

White meat or red meat?
Give me red meat! Rawwwwwrrrrr…. I love a rare steak. I ordered a steak in a Paris restaurant once and asked for it rare. Let me tell you – the French idea of 'rare' is not far from waving it over a candle for a few minutes. Now I love me a rare-ish steak, but I couldn't eat it the 'french way'!

Entertainment
Bon Jovi or Guns n Roses?
That's a tough one. Bon Jovi have got some cracking stuff – Livin' On A Prayer – but there are some guitar parts from Slash that are gobsmacking. I think if I had to choose it'd be Guns n Roses. Slash is amazing, I totally agree with you on that one!

Movie or book?
Book!

Movies or TV shows?
I love slumping at home in front of the telly but a movie at the cinema is where it's at really.

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Can I be outrageous and say that I gave up on Harry Potter at Goblet of Fire? LOTR is way, way better. Tolkien's imagination, the language, the sheer gobsmacking breadth of it all is… well, gobsmacking. Well I so far have only read the first 2 HP books, and not even started on LOTR yet!!!

Damon or Stefan Salvatore?
Damon – Stefan is so wet! And don’t get me started on Elena…  You don't relise how much I'm laughing her!! I agree with you completely!!!!

True Blood or Vampire Diaries?
True Blood is in a totally different league to Vampire Diaries - even if it's just for the theme song. The theme song totally rocks doesn't it!

Friends or Sex and the City?
Friends. I loved it from day one. Sex and the City I just do not understand. However, by the end Ross and Rachel were getting right on my nerves. NO! You have to always root for those 2!!!

Star Wars or Star Trek?
I am a total Trekkie! *hums Star Trek theme*

Random
Dominance or submission?
I like to mix it up and play with both.

Kisses or hugs?
Hugs – you can hug almost anyone anywhere anytime. And you should.

Bath or shower?
I'm an everyday shower type of bloke but I do love to soak in a candle lit bath when I get a chance. I hate baths!

Call or text?
Text – or these days WhatsApp. I'm a writer not a talker.

Date night: stay in or go out?
At my age it's staying in with wine and a lovely meal. Sounds nice and cosy :)

Singing or dancing?
Can't really do either but I have been known to give singing a go – accompanying myself on a ukulele usually. In fact too often. At the drop of a hat. Even if there isn't a hat to be had anywhere. Haha! Sounds like something that needs to be on youtube?

Vanilla or kink?
Let's get kinky! Ooh!

Cotton or satin?
Cotton. Love wearing it and sleeping in it.

Anything you'd like to add, or anything new you'd like to tell us about while you're here?

I'm really excited about the book I'm working on right now – it's sci-fi and I've got a green skinned girl, a mysterious empathic alien and a story with a twist I hope no-one will see coming! Sounds great Faberge, Can't wait to see the end result!

Thank you so much for stopping by Faberge! I had so much fun!!


Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Need help on how to do a blog button?

Hi everyone!

I've been asked twice now about blog buttons, so thought I'd do a post about how to do one for anyone who needs help :D

You can see I have 3 buttons, one for my blog followers on the right, another on the right for my A-Z reading challenge, and another for my blogoversary on the left.

Here we go:

  • Make your button. For this I use Photoshop and open up a new file size 200x200 pixels. Once you have made your button, save it as a JPEG.

  • Log into Google and go to Photos. upload your photo to your google pictures.

  • Open up blogger, and go to layout. There select 'add a gadget', and find the HTML one.

Copy this grab code and paste it into the gadget:
<div class="love-Books?-blog-Books!-button" style="width: 150px; margin: 0 auto;"> <a href="http://www.lovebooksblogbooks.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpwUWuvN8UmOC3FjU9D8-iSHBJ4kYYg3Z98QZfBlCG8G7nkOipSrkNwyC-dZ-_QEyyh0qqvImvLk0YUbgIFRmcOMOyj2eF4W8p4d2Vka_0-UDYEZ0ix7mD_tiU6z1ReP44WLthUfggS2M/s200-no/8.jpg" alt="Love Books? Blog Books!" width="200" height="200" /> </a> </div>

  • The parts I've bolded need changing. The first one is your blog name (if it's more than one word, use hyphens as I have in between the words like I have). The second one is the width of your image (mine was 150). The third is your blog address. The fourth is your image address (you will find this by right clicking on your image and selecting 'copy image location'. The fifth is you Blog name (no need for hyphens in this part unless you have one in your blogs name).

  • Save your HTML gadget and save the changes to your blog. Open up your blog in a separate tab to make sure it works. There should be a code box with the grab code in it, so others can now grab your code and post your button!

  • To make sure it works, copy your code, and paste it into another HTML gadget and save. If you want you can keep this above the 'grab code' box so people know what your button looks like! Or you can delete it,a dn open up an image gadget, uploading your picture there with the link to your blog in the link box, then position it above your 'grab code box'.

Easy enough? Hopefully!

If you have any problems after following my tutorial on Blog button making, just holler my way at lovebooksblogbooks@gmail.com and I'll give you a hand! Also, let me know in the comments box below if this works for you! :D

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

***REVIEW***~ His Guardian Witch by Angelina Rain

His Guardian Witch by Angelina Rain

Is love stronger than magic?
Morgan has never encountered a spell she couldn’t cast or a curse she couldn’t break. With her natural knack for witchcraft, she runs a magic store that helps others. When a handsome but cursed man walks into her store, she is pit against magic stronger than her own.
Daniel lived an ordinary life before he ended up on a witch’s bad side and was jinxed with non-stop bad luck. Out of sheer desperation he visits Morgan’s Magic Shop. Morgan agrees to help him and they must work together to find the witch and pinpoint the hex she used in order to undo it. As they search, feelings ignite and a romance blossoms. Will this bad luck spell end their love, or will their love be strong enough to break the incantation?


I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This didn't take me long to read, that's the beauty of Evernight Publishings Romance on the Go line. If you need your fix, these books are the ideal size!

I really enjoyed this one, and would love to see the story carry on a bit more.

This is the story of Daniel, who has had a curse put on him by a student who is in love with him. He goes into Morgans magic shop one day in the hope she can help him with this curse, seeing as her shop sells witchcraft things. She hands him a candle and tells him to burn it whenever he can as it will send good vibes to the person who cursed him, which in turn may make the bad things stop. Unfortunately... it doesn't work! It doesn't help that the girl who placed the curse is now in a coma in hospital!

The story gets good, lots of magic goings on, and great sex! But a sad ending I thought, even though it does kind of work out alright. You'll understand what I mean when you read it.

Great story by Angelina! Can't wait for more of her stuff!

Monday, 1 July 2013

A-Z Reading Challenge

Happy July guys!

With the new start to a new month, brings me a new challenge! :D

The GoodReads Group 'Reading Is... are hosting an A-Z reading challenge.

Book image courtesy of http://sweetclipart.com/

Basically, you upload a list from A-Z, and add a book beginning with that letter once you've read it. Your aim is to try to fill the list, with 1 book against each letter of the alphabet.

You cna find the button on the side of my blog for this challenge, and clicking on it will take you to the page I will use for my challenge :D


Sunday, 30 June 2013

Wekly Recall! 23rd June-29th June!

Book image courtesy of http://sweetclipart.com/
Sun 23rd June - Sat 29th June

I haven't read much this week I'm afraid, been rather busy with school meetings etc. But here's what I did read:

I reviewed Breaking Bethany by Anna Keraleigh. You can find my review here.

I read the much awaited anthology Her Type of Guy by +Doris O'connor +Raven McAllan +Michaela Rhua Ella Grey and Morgan King. You can find my review here.

As for TV/Movies this week, me and the OH have caught up on The Killing season3 now, and are waiting for the new episode this week (Netflix are streaming it the day after its been aired). So we started watching Sons of Anarchy, and although we've only watched 2 episodes so far, it's rather good. And Charlie Hunnam is quite hot in it too! He looks pretty darn good in that biker Jacket.

I finished watching season 2 of Call The Midwife, and I'm eagerly awaiting the Christmas Special later this year. And I eventually watched The Hunger Games yesterday! I gave it 3 stars, but the book was is much better.

Also this week I had Laurel Cremant guesting, Michaela Rhua showing off her new release, and Thianna D was answering my 20 This or That Questions.

Thats all for this week folks, ta-ta for now :D

Dee xx

Friday, 28 June 2013

Michaela Rhua and Guardian Possession are here!


Michaela Rhua is here today on her Breathless Press Blog Hop for the release of Guardian Possession!!!!!
I also asked Michaela a question while she was here. Check out her answer after the excerpt!

Title: Guardian Possession
Author: Michaela Rhua
Genre: Paranormal
Heat Rating: 3
Publisher: Breathless Press
Formats Available In: All
Word Count: 19,985
RRP: 1.99
ISBN: 978-1-77101-151-8

Blurb: Royanne longs to be free of everyone's expectations. Meeting a mysterious stranger who she is drawn to confuses her. He feeds her longing to be free and ignites a fire inside of her. She is aroused by this tortured soul. When he kidnaps her and reveals his plan, she is torn between loathing him and wanting him.

Zachriel is under orders from the Dark Master—kidnap Guardian demon Royanne. Only hiding away until the coast is clear draws him closer to her, especially as she seems to see the real man in him.

Rescued at last, Royanne feels uncertain what to do. For Zachriel his past is revealed and he must face the truth. This truth cuts to his very soul and makes him question who he really is.

Now he must come to terms with the lie that has been his life. Royanne fights her feelings for Zachriel. She begins to see him as a kindred spirit. There is only one thing to do: reveal her love for him. Can she convince him her feelings are real and he is worth loving?

Book Links:


Excerpt:

"Oh, okay." Royanne seemed to accept who he was. But then, he knew she would; being a demon with the ability to possess minds, it was easy to mold her thoughts. She stepped out of the doorway more into the alleyway.

That's good, feel comfortable with me.

"I saw you dancing, you move well," he commented.

"Thank you. I am Royanne." She offered her hand.

Yes, contact, that is what I need again.

He took his hands out of his pocket and reached out. His large, calloused hand enveloped hers, and her warmth met his cold. She was soft, and he wondered if the rest of her was the same.

"I'm Zach, good to meet you," Zach replied while inching closer. Touching her was enough to establish a link to her mind. I have you now. She was still wary but calm. Underneath the layers of her mind was something else. Need. This I can work with.

"So, how you finding life at base?" he asked, still holding her hand.

"Well, you know fun, fun, fun!" she replied sarcastically.

He could feel she was unhappy.

"It all helps for the future, you know." He sensed her need for freedom.

Royanne moved her hand away, but he noticed she lingered at little as they released their grips. He had her now; her mind was his, but he needed more. A taste of her, then the link would be stronger. Damn, there were too many people passing the entrance to the alleyway for him to make his move now. If he got her wanting him enough to go to a hotel room, that would be perfect.

He could read strands of desire in her mind. He planted more, he planted himself. This little Guardian was proving easier to manipulate than he had first thought. But what did they know of strength? All their kind was good for was the torture of the young and weak. He was no longer young or weak. The Dark Master had ensured they took care of him, nurtured, and trained to be a warrior of worth. Zach reached out and touched her bare arm lightly. With feather-like fingers, he stroked her skin. Royanne's gaze drifted to his fingers playing on her skin. She had not recoiled, which was good. He became bolder as he moved his hands to her shoulder. Her skin was warm and smooth. Zach aintained eye contact, knowing it would strengthen his bond with her. He caressed her cheek, and he slid his other hand lower to hold her curved hip and then her rounded ass. He massaged her ass cheek, and when no resistance was apparent, he lowered to her pinky full lips that called to him to kiss and claim. She seemed frozen to the spot. Yes, just as he liked them, under his control, helpless. He had her mind.

Fire met ice. She kissed him back with equal force, which surprised him. Does this Guardian actually want me? Her hands drifted to his hips, and he felt her grip tighten, and she brought him closer into her. Oh hell, she tastes so good. He let his tongue play with her lips, then dart between them until she parted those sweet lips. She was wet and warm just as he hoped she would be when his cock entered her. He cupped her breast with one hand and found her nipple taut. Kissing down her neck, he lowered her strap down her shoulder to reveal a heavy breast waiting for him. He played with her nipples with his fingers before his mouth took over. He licked them all over, the tip of his tongue flicking backward and forward.

"Oh yes," she groaned.

Then he took her wet nipple into his mouth and sucked hard. Her hips moved with every suck. Zach wondered how wet she was. He continued sucking but used one hand to lift her dress up and brought the other hand straight to her panties. He was delighted to find them getting damp. He pulled the seam aside, and he discovered she was smooth.

"Oh, so wet for me, Royanne," he said as he kissed down her stomach. Her mind told him she wanted his mouth where his fingers played. He tore the scrap of material away and lifted her leg over his shoulder. He hungered for her, so he went to work with his mouth and tongue. Licking around her swollen lips, he sucked her clit before letting his tongue establish a rhythm. Royanne moaned and grabbed his head, pushing her hips farther into his face. The enemy tasted divine, sweet and musky. She was so close, he could read her fully now.

But no! Control was important now. He could not let her come here in this alleyway; he needed her alone to complete his mission. He stopped and got to his feet. Her eyes were dazed, and her mind was confused.

"Why did you stop?" she questioned.

"Not here." He scanned the alleyway. "I want you on a bed where I can enjoy you fully."

He knew she agreed.

"I'll get my purse and follow you out," she said, straightening her dress.

 My Question for Michaela


What made you want to write erotic romance novels?

I am a direct person. I can be subtle and very measured. I consider myself to be a down to earth person. So why try to be different in my writing? Could I do the sweet romance, holding hands and a few chaste kisses? No. Writing erotic romance came naturally because it is something I like to read. Sex is not dirty, to be hidden away behind a closed door. It is passionate, fiery and freeing. For me writing is about being free, doing what I want and in the way I want.
I know that sounds selfish but as a parent, wife and employee I have lots of time taken up with doing what other's need. So in my writing I do what comes from within me. If that is erotic, sensual and passionate then so be it.
You have to be comfortable writing sex too. Each author has their own boundaries – what feels right to them. Erotic Romance allows you to do that. I also love establishing a strong emotional connection, that deep bond that becomes stronger when the character's make love.
Also erotic romance can come in all shapes and sizes. It can in suspense or thrillers, embedded in a historical setting, featuring paranormal creatures (a personal favourite) or in any genre you care to name. What I am trying to say is that it is not just a genre but it allows you to explore settings, places and people wherever you may care to.
However, the story has to be central. Character's struggling to go forward, dealing with the past or difficulties in the present. Chemistry that cannot be denied- the sexual tension driving people on. Problems to overcome, that mean some sort of struggle. I love the journey they take and that ahhh at the end.


About The Author:

Michaela Rhua always dreamed of writing but this never happened until she met the lovely group of ladies known as UCW. Their passion for writing and encouragement inspired her to see if she could do it too. Now she is multi published and loves writing!

She has teenage children and a husband, who also keep her busy. However, it is whilst travelling into work that she has time to create her characters and imagine other places in which they exist as her world skims by the window. Conversations overheard often lead to the birth of new ideas that she scribbles down in her trusty notebook.

You can visit Michaela here:







 Check out the rest of the tour at:
28/06/2013 - Love Books? Blog Books - Guest Post
28/06/2013 - The Writing Network - Guest Post
29/06/2013 - Read 2 Review - Interview
30/06/2013 - Black Words-White Pages - Interview
30/06/2013 - IWAssociation - Interview
01/07/2013 - The Book Junkie - Excerpt
02/07/2013 - Cathy brockman romances - Excerpt/Spotlight
03/07/2013 - Faerie Tale Books - Spotlight
04/07/2013 - The Many Muses of MaryLynn - Spotlight/Review
05/07/2013 - Pure Jonel - Guest Post
05/07/2013 - D D Symms, Romance Author - Guest Post
06/07/2013 - paranromal book club - Guest Post
07/07/2013 - RBTL - Guest Post

Thursday, 27 June 2013

20 This or That Questions with....Thianna D!!!!





Morning peeps!

Thianna D is over this morning and has grabbed herself a nice cool drink.




Food
I'm not much of a foodie I must admit. If we could just live on food tablets I would probably be a very happy person. But if I had to choose...
My favorite food is strawberries - hands down. I could eat pints of them in one sitting.
My least favorite food - anything that comes from the water. Me and fish don't get along.

Sweet or savoury?
Kind of depends. While my fav food is strawberries, I am more of a savoury girl. Intense spices and the way the tastes stay on the tongue. I like spices too, but not too spicy if you know what I mean
Salad or sandwich?
Ugh. Neither. I hate salad and am not much of a sandwich person either.
Macdonalds or Burger King?
Depends on what I am going for. For a burger, Burger King - Micky D's hamburgers are too salty. For chicken, I prefer Micky D's nuggets. I agree, chicken nuggets are good!


White meat or red meat?
I'm a white meat fiend. The only time I will eat red meat is if it has been bbq'd or smoked. Otherwise I can't stand it.



Entertainment
Bon Jovi or Guns n Roses?
Bon Jovi - his music is amazing and he is nice eye candy. *grins* Oh the jon Bon Jovi is very nice Eye Candy!!
Movie or book?
I much prefer a book. With a book, it is up to my imagination to create what I am reading. A movie gives you their interpretation. Take Harry Potter. The first two movies gave the visual that was in my mind but the last ones did not. I prefer the mental jog of a good book over a movie/tv any day of the week.  Me too, I prefer to remember it the way I saw it in the book rather than the movie.
Movies or TV shows?
If I have to watch something, movies. I do not watch television at all and haven't for almost 4 years. While most of the time there is nothing on at the local theatre worth watching, I have to admit I loved the newest Star Trek movie Into Darkness. JJ Abrams has truly created a fantastic new Star Trek franchise and as a Trekkie it is wonderful to see. I haven't seen the latest one yet, but looking forward to it.


Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Books or movie? LOVED LOVED LOVED Harry Potter. I read the books and listed to the books on audio so many times I couldn't tell you how many. I enjoyed the movies but still always return to the books. When it comes to LoTR, I can only watch the movies. Tolkein was a wordy bastard and I find myself trying to fight to keep my mind on his books. This is what I'm worried about with starting LOTR books :/
Damon or Stefan Salvatore?
Uhhh, who? I looked up Stefan and found he was a character from Vampire Diaries. As I don't watch television I literally have no knowledge of who he is. I am assuming Damon is from another television series? They are both brothers from Vampire Diaries, Damon is the totaly bad boy, Stefan a bit softer.


True Blood or Vampire Diaries?
Again - don't watch television so I have no reference but vamps are always good, right? :) Vamps in both shows (but VD is better in my opinion!)


Friends or Sex and the City?
OOOH, this one is difficult. I love both series intensely and have them both on DVD though I haven't watched them in years. But Friends wins out, I think, just because I prefer sitcoms to drama on a daily basis. But if we are going for sexiest character, it would have to be Big. Nom Nom Nom. Oh I loved Mr Big too!!


Star Wars or Star Trek?
Ooh, another hard one, but if I had to choose, it would be Star Trek every time. I loved Gene Roddenberry's view of the future, of races getting along, of there being peace out there rather than just constant war which most sci-fi people focus on. My favorite series are the Original (never wear red down to a planet or you are gonna die), STNG and Voyager and I do like the new orginal that JJ Abrams has created in the movies. He pays wonderful homage to what GR created.

Random
Dominance or submission?
I am submissive so I am attracted to naturally dominant men.
Kisses or hugs?
I grew up in a family where physical was not done. Nobody touched, nobody hugged. So, I do not know how to do that kind of thing. It always feels fake to me when someone hugs me. So we know not to hug you if we ever meet :)
Bath or shower?
Shower for every day but I love baths...just laying back and letting the water wash my stress away. See, I can't do that, I get bored in the bath!
Call or text?
I hate phones. LOL People think I'm crazy, but I absolutely hate phones. So, if I have to use one, I prefer texting all the way.


Date night: stay in or go out?
Both. I love to go to the theater and see plays and go out to listen to the symphony, but I also enjoy what staying home can bring. *weg* :D
Singing or dancing?
If I have to do one, I would choose singing. I am a coloratura soprano. I can't dance worth beans.
Vanilla or kink?
Kink! Kink! Kink! Don't give me any vanilla it will bore the hell out of me. Lol
Cotton or satin?
I love the smooth feel of satin, especially for sheets or lingerie. But I do live where it gets hot so cotton is my friend from April through October. Ooh I can imagine sleeping on satin in extremely warm weather is uncomfortbale



Anything you'd like to add, or anything new you'd like to tell us about while you're here?
Hmm, Well, I am in one of those 'holding patterns' where I am between books. My last release, Bane of My Existence, came out in April and I am working on its sequel.

In August, though, I am excited for my next release which will be through LazyDay Publishing.

As Natural As Breathing is the first in a gay spanking romance series. I set it in the town I am living in right now and that and the characters themselves have made this story very real to me.

For Christian Darringer, life isn’t worth living. Just back from the Middle East; scarred and with permanent damage to one leg, he does not think anyone will want him for anything. Meeting a gorgeous man he finds himself thinking about constantly is not in his plans. Pulled toward the startling younger man with striking blue eyes, he begins to question a lot of things – especially his sexuality. Not one to hide from a challenge, he plunges ahead only to find himself more than just attracted to Logan who is full of life and joy, he finds himself head over heels in love.

Logan Mannette has almost everything he ever wanted: loving parents, happiness, friends and security. The only thing missing is finding the love of his life, a love that is just like his parents’. When he meets Christian at a party, everything changes. Instantly attracted, he does his best to help this sad man and quickly finds himself feeling more than he has ever felt before. Raised in a domestic discipline household, he holds that ideal as what he wants but his interest in spanking became a fetish and when Christian admits that he wants to be spanked,
Logan believes he might have found the perfect man.

Just as everything begins for them, Christian’s past intercedes and one of his brothers makes waves about him dating a man. If it weren’t for Logan’s support, he might fold; but with the love of one amazing man, Christian finds that living his life rather than just existing is as natural as breathing.

Wow it sounds great Thianna!!

Thanks so much for stopping by, hope the weather is nice out there!