A Good Year for the Roses by Gil McNeil

A good Year for the Roses

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*This book was sent to Traveling With T in exchange for a fair and honest review.

A Good Year for the Roses

Molly Taylor’s life has not been fun lately. Recently divorced, raising 3 kids, and trying to find a new place to live is taking it’s toll on her. With her beloved Aunt Helena dying, and her mother calling her to worry her about not wearing a pantsuit to the funeral- Molly knows that while a funeral is not a fun experience- this one may be more trying due to her family. Continue reading →

The Fever by Megan Abbott

the fever

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*This e-galley was requested via Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.

The Fever

The day is just a regular day. A normal day. A school day. The day would be hard to remember, a person might be hard-pressed to tell you about any exciting news that day… Except for the fact that this day turns from normal to memorable in a matter of minutes.

When Lise, Deenie’s best friend, has a seizure in class- naturally people are concerned. But with the ways of social media- the teens start passing pictures and gossip back and forth in a matter of minutes about what is wrong with Lise- a girl who, until recently, had not garnered much attention- at least not to when she went to the pool in a bathing suit that the boys are still talking about. Continue reading →

The Sweet Spot by Stephanie Evanovich

the sweet spot by stephanie evanovich

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This e-galley was requested by Traveling With T in exchange for a fair review.

The Sweet Spot

Amanda- strong, confident, sexy and not opposed to hard work- does not need a man to take care of her or give her any advantages in life. She knows that if she wants something- she’s got to go out and get it on her own, thank you very much.

When Chase Walker, baseball player extraordinaire, walks into her restaurant one night- sure, she notices how attractive he is- but she knows that a guy like Chase is used to getting everything he wants. Continue reading →

Death In Perspective by Larissa Reinhart

death in perspective

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E-galley requested via Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.

 

Death in Perspective

Summary from Goodreads:

The curtain rises on Cherry Tucker’s debut as a high school set designer at the posh Peerless Day Academy. Cherry’s been hired for an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, but the drama director is hoping Cherry can also turn the spotlight on a malicious social media bully who’s sending poisonous texts to the faculty. The director’s got his own drama to hide, and the phantom texter seems eager to spill school secrets. When the principal’s secretary commits suicide, Cherry suspects foul play.

Deputy Luke Harper is ready to return as Cherry’s leading man. He’s eager to assist in finding the phantom culprit, but Cherry fears family secrets offstage may doom them to the role as star-crossed lovers. With the bully waiting for a murderous encore and her own family skeletons to hide, Cherry scrambles to find her brother and the mysterious texter before the phantom decides it’s curtains for Cherry and forces her to take a final bow.

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Interview with Larissa Reinhart, author of Death In Perspective (plus giveaway!)

death in perspective

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Today, I have an interview with one of those delightful Henery Press authors, Larissa Reinhart! Thanks to Escape with Dollycas Into A Good Book for organizing the tour of DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE! Later today, my review will post, but this post is all about the interview and a giveaway (scroll down to the bottom of the page for that info!)

Read on for Larissa’s thoughts on a dream cast for the series (Chris Hemsworth and Channing Tatum are 2 possibilities!) and much more! Continue reading →

The House on Mermaid Point by Wendy Wax (plus giveaway!)

The House on Mermaid Point by Wendy Wax

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This book was sent to Traveling With T in exchange for a fair review.

The House on Mermaid Point

In this new novel from the author of Ten Beach Road and Ocean Beach, three unlikely friends who were thrown together by disaster get a do-over on life, love, and happiness . . . 
Maddie, Avery, and Nikki first got to know one another—perhaps all too well—while desperately restoring a beachfront mansion to its former grandeur. Now they’re putting that experience to professional use. But their latest project has presented some challenges they couldn’t have dreamed up in their wildest fantasies—although the house does belong to a man who actually was Maddie’s wildest fantasy once . . .

Rock-and-roll legend “William the Wild” Hightower may be past his prime, estranged from his family, and creatively blocked, but he’s still worshiped by fans—which is why he guards his privacy on his own island in the Florida Keys. He’s not thrilled about letting this crew turn his piece of paradise into a bed-and-breakfast for a reality show . . . though he is intrigued by Maddie. Hard as that is for her to believe as a newly single woman who can barely manage a dog paddle in the dating pool.

But whether it’s an unexpected flirtation with a bona fide rock star, a strained mother-daughter relationship, or a sudden tragedy, these women are in it together. The only thing that might drive them apart is being trapped on a houseboat with one bathroom.

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It Comes In Waves by Erika Marks

It Comes in Waves by Erika Marks

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This book was sent to Traveling With T in exchange for a fair review.

It Comes In Waves

For Claire “Pepper” Patton, life has changed drastically since she was in her 20’s. When she was in her 20’s- she was in love with Foster, a fantastic surfer and thought life could get no better than living on Folly Beach- surfing as much as she could, drinking and loving with Foster, and hanging out with Jill and Shep. Continue reading →

Bloggers Made of AWESOME: Wendi at H2O Bungalow

bloggers made of awesome

 

Today, I have Wendi from H2O Bungalow hanging out and answering questions. Wendi is a blogger than I ran across thanks to Rebecca @ Love At First Book- and found myself visiting Wendi’s blog when I needed a jumpstart to my creative process. Essentially, I sit at Wendi’s blog and drool over her creative genius self!

But enough about why I like Wendi- read her Bloggers Made of AWESOME interview and become a fan of her as well (I just know you will!) Continue reading →

Interview with Lydia Netzer (plus giveaway of HOW TO TELL TOLEDO FROM THE NIGHT SKY)

how to tell toledo from the nighy sky by lydia netzer

St. Martin’s- July 1

 

Today, I have an interview with the lovely Lydia Netzer, who is the author SHINE SHINE SHINE, a debut novel that took literary lovers by storm! Lydia is back- and her second novel- HOW TO TELL TOLDEO FROM THE NIGHT SKY (out July 1, 2014!) is already generating a great deal of buzz.

Lydia was kind enough to answer a few questions for Traveling With T and her publisher, St. Martin’s, was super-generous- so Traveling With T is getting to host a giveaway (more info on that after the interview!)

So, read on to the interview, gaze adoringly at that book cover (seriously, that book cover is made of awesome) and then after you read and fan-girl over Lydia a bit- check that Rafflecopter link for your chance to win! Continue reading →