The Wandering Bookworm

Meet the Author: Ava Claire is a sucker for Alpha males and happily ever afters. When not putting pen to paper or glued to her Kindle, Ava likes road tripping, watching an unhealthy amount of Netflix, karaoke and vintage fashion. Connect: Site | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads About the Series: New Year’s Resolution: No. More. Jerks. Natalee Madison's life is finally on the upswing. Her business, Madison Creations, is finally gaining traction, and if she slays a high profile wedding, she could be catapulted to heights she's only dreamt of. She doesn't do dating and it suits her just fine, because she ends it before things get complicated. And then she sees his face. Jason Cox. The best man. And based on their last run in, the biggest jerk alive. He's dangerous. Lethal for her 'no complications' approach to men, since he's the one that inspired the approach in the first place. But when she looks into his eyes, she knows that ...

One of my favorite genres in the realm of historical romance novels is that of the Highlander.  I just love me a braw Scotsman wearing a kilt and little else!  I had the privilege to visit Scotland about five years ago, and it solidified my already great love for that country.  There is something so beautiful and mystical meandering through the Highlands with its creeping mists, majestic castles, and fathomless lakes.  I could just feel the pulse of the land in my veins and could easily imagine the people who lived there many years ago.  One thing our tour guide said was that the Scots constantly warred among themselves, and a bitter feud is at the base of this wonderful tale of The Highlander's Viking Bride  by Cathy & DD MacRae. The MacGerrys and the Sinclairs have been at each other's throats in a feud that has lasted hundreds of years.  No one can really remember by they were fighting in the first place.  After unexpectedly findi...

Meet the Author: Cathy MacRae lives on the sunny side of the Arbuckle Mountains where she and her husband read, write, and tend the garden—with the help of the dogs, of course. You can visit with her on facebook, or read her blogs and learn about her books at www.cathymacraeauthor.com . Drop her a line—she loves to hear from readers! * * * DD MacRae enjoys bringing history to life and considers research one of the best things about writing a story! With more than 35 years of martial arts training, DD also brings breath-taking action to the tales. You can connect with DD through www.cathymacraeauthor.com . It’s always exciting to hear from readers! Connect:   Site | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads - Cathy | Goodreads - DD About the Book: Calder MacGerry, laird of an impoverished clan, has resolved to end the bitter feud between the MacGerry and Sinclairs. He jumps at Laird Sinclair’s offer of marriage to his only daughter, Katja, to seal the agreement betwee...

So this happens to be my first foray into doing a promo and a review for a blog tour and I have to say it is quite a great deal of fun!  I had always been hesitant to participate in these although I had been asked before, simply due to the fact I never knew if I could actually do my part.  What if something happened and I couldn't fulfill my obligation? Or worse, what if I didn't like the book and could not bring myself to finish it? Thankfully, neither of these things happened to me with How to Ruin Your Reputation in 10 Days by Harmony Williams. Since I already posted a promo for this book, I won't bother you with a repeat of the synopsis, but instead I'll just dive just into the story.  Francine Annesley is more interested in all things botany than men and would rather spend her time in her family's hothouse then in a crowded ballroom.  However, her father insists on her marrying, so in order to accommodate his wishes, she attends various events throu...

Meet the Author: Harmony Williams has been living vicariously in Regency-era England since she discovered Jane Austen. Since time machines don’t yet exist, she’s had to make do with books—fictional and non-fictional. On the rare occasion she doesn’t have her nose stuck in a book, she likes to drink tea and spend time with her 90-lb lapdog. A feminist, she writes stories about strong women and the men who support them as equals. Connect:  Site | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads   About the Book: In 1814 London, England, a lady is defined as a demure, delicate flower. Miss Francine Annesley is not that lady. If men were like plants, she would have a garden of admirers to choose from instead of the thorn in her side since childhood, Julian Beckwith. But she would make an even worse nun than she does a lady, which will be her fate if she can't dig up a husband before the Season ends. However, Julian is not an option. With only ten short days left in the ...

Hello once again to my lovely readers.  It's been a while since we last spoke, but things get pushed back and, in short, life happens.  What are you gonna do? As the French say, c'est la vie.  Anyways, I meant to write this post a while ago and tell you about this awesome book I got an advanced ARC copy of, but better late than never.  In honor of the book's release date and without further ado....  Have you ever wondered what it would really be like to date a rockstar? I mean, I know we all have celebrity crushes and famous people we would love to meet and get to know.  But have you ever really thought about the nitty gritty of dating someone famous? Here's another quirk in the scenario for you: what if dating a rockstar was your job and you were getting paid for it? Add in the bonus that your first impression of this famous person was pretty spectacularly bad.  I'm talking downright loathing this celebrity.  This is the beginning of Erin Wat...

So, I said in my last post, that this next time I would talk about Ireland.  Just to give some back ground information, I studied abroad in Ireland when I was in college.  I spent 4 months over there back in 2012 and I can honestly saw it was the best four months of my life.  Ireland is a beautiful country filled with amazing people.  I lived in Cork, the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland, in the southern part of the country.  I attended the University of College Cork, which has one of the most gorgeous campuses I've ever been to. The top picture is the quad and the bottom is the Honan Chapel right in the middle of campus.  Here is a picture of the gate and the path I got to walk every single day. Yet there is much more to Cork than just the campus.  I got to go grocery shopping at the English Market in the city center.  There, you can purchase fresh meat, cheese, fruits, vegetables, amongst other things.  I wou...