Review & Giveaway of Criminal Confections by Colette London

Publisher: Kensington
Series: A Chocolate Whisperer Mystery #1
Format Read: Kindle galley
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: January 27, 2015
Buying Links: Amazon* | Book Depository* | OmniLit* | Barnes & Noble |
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Blurb from goodreads:

Hayden Mundy Moore is an expert on everything chocolate, helping clients develop new products and revamp recipes until they're irresistible. But sometimes, a dash of murder finds its way into the mix. . .

Hayden Mundy Moore has bushwhacked through African jungles and haggled in exotic markets to find the finest cacao beans and the most flavorful blends. It's thrilling work but rarely dangerous--until a colleague turns up dead at the exclusive chocolate-themed Lemaître resort spa in San Francisco.

Adrienne Dowling's heart attack is blamed on an accidental overdose of the secret ingredient used in Lemaître Chocolates' new line. Hayden can't believe that conscientious Adrienne would make that mistake. And between chocolate body scrubs, cocoa mud baths, and a non-stop frenzy of chocolate-based treats, Hayden starts to suspect that she, not Adrienne, was the intended target. Finding a killer among the rival chocolatiers and potential suspects won't just be satisfying--it might save her life.

Cat Thursday - Snow Cat

 Welcome to the weekly meme hosted by The True Book Addict that celebrates cats; their foibles and humorousness and the joy they bring. You can join in by posting a favorite LOL cat pic you made or came across, cat art or share with us pics of your own felines, then post your link up at The True Book Addict.

We've had a bit snow here recently, as  you saw in my Sunday Post. I saw this on facebook and it made me laugh.

January Challenge Wrap Up

Wrap Up

This year I signed up for fewer year long challenges and I'll do more short-term challenges. This month, January, I have COYER, which started in December and goes until March 6th.

This month is the Winning at Reading Challenge; come join us, there's still time!

Grab a drink, get comfy, and get ready! 

January's Balancing the Books with Bea

Inspired by Fantasy Is More Fun and The Geeky Blogger's Book Blog, I decided to start tracking my book expenses this year. I'll do a wrap up post at the end of each month.

I've given myself $10 real money each month to spend on books, whether for myself, as gifts, or blog giveaways. "Real money" being cash from my bank account as opposed to gift cards and store credits. I am counting money spent to ship giveaways and Paperbackswap.com books. Books from my personal shelves, borrowed from the library or a friend, and books received for review do not count against my purchases.

Jax Reviews La Belle Femme by Aine Greaney

Publisher: Pixel Hall Press
Format Read: ebook
Source: publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: Decemer 21, 2014
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Blurb:

An Irish short story told from opposite points of view, "La Belle Femme" follows Moira and Alan, both middle-aged, and both married to other people, who have used their every-other-month business trips to conduct a long-term illicit affair. During one rainy summer, Moira's marriage implodes, while Alan and his wife suffer empty-nest syndrome. Unknown to the other, each decides to finally end their years' long tryst. But after all these years,neither has a clue how to end it truthfully.

COVER REVEAL - Melancholy of Souls by Anne Michaud

 

SQUEEE! I did the copy edits on this book and now I get to help unveil its cover. The book is a blend of horror and urban fantasy and is the first in a forthcoming series. Right now, it's part of the Girls & Ghosts collection but next year, it will be the first book in a new series. The author, Anne Michaud, has been on the blog before as I've reviewed a couple of her books. So far, this one is my favorite by a mile.

A Different Kind of Cosplay by Lucy Felthouse: GUEST POST, EXCERPTS, AND GIVEAWAY

Erotic romance author Lucy Felthouse is back today with a guest post with an intriguing title, not one but TWO excerpts, and a giveaway. Ignore the dust bunnies, move the cat, have a glass of wine or other beverage, and enjoy!

Lucy Felthouse is a very busy woman! She writes erotica and erotic romance in a variety of subgenres and pairings, and has over 100 publications to her name, with many more in the pipeline. These include several editions of Best Bondage Erotica, Best Women's Erotica 2013 and Best Erotic Romance 2014. Another string to her bow is editing, and she has edited and co-edited a number of anthologies, and also edits for a small publishing house. She owns Erotica For All, is book editor for Cliterati, and is one eighth of The Brit Babes.