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Book Review: Feuds by Avery Hastings

Book Review: Feuds by Avery Hastings

I was really excited for "Feuds" by Avery Hastings to come out. The synopsis for the story sounded amazing. I was slowly disappointed. "Feuds" is pretty much a retelling of Romeo and Juliet but with …
Interview with Cindi Madsen

Interview with Cindi Madsen

Interview: Ali: Which genre do you prefer writing, Young Adult or Adult Romance? Cindi: I like mixing it up so I don't get bored, much like I do with my reading. Ali:  You seem to excel in both genres, why do you thin…
Interview with Veronica Bartles

Interview with Veronica Bartles

Interview: Ali:  You are a Pitch Wars Mentor for the second time. What is your favorite thing about Pitch Wars? Veronica: The absolute best thing about Pitch Wars is the way relationships form around the contest. I have …
Dazzled by Books 2 year Blogiversary Part 1

Dazzled by Books 2 year Blogiversary Part 1

I still can't believe that I have been blogging for two years. I am still in love with it. I have had a chance to meet authors in person and of course get to meet new ones everyday. I enjoy what I do. I love it. If …
Release Day Launch: Reluctanly Royal by Nichole Chase

Release Day Launch: Reluctanly Royal by Nichole Chase

Excerpt: As I turned to leave the room, my eyes fell on a sketch pad and I couldn’t help myself. Sitting back down in the chair I flipped it open and smiled at the drawings inside. Marty had promise for such a young kid.…
Cover Reveal: Something About Love by Elena Johnson

Cover Reveal: Something About Love by Elena Johnson

Giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway Elevated, Elana’s first verse novel, will be FREE for five days in September as SOMETHING ABOUT LOVE releases! So get your copy of Elevated for free from Monday, September, 15 – Friday, Se…
Dazzled by Books Turns 2!!

Dazzled by Books Turns 2!!

Dazzled by Books turns 2 today. I am so excited. I can't believe that my blog has been up and running successfully for two full years. To celebrate I have some authors who have answered some interviews for me to hel…
Book Review: Flawed by J.L. Spelbring

Book Review: Flawed by J.L. Spelbring

"Flawed" by J.L. Spelbring is the second book in the perfection series. This book did answer some questions that were left from the second book but I don't think it was done as well as the first. I still l…
Book Review: The Winter People by Rebekah L. Purdy

Book Review: The Winter People by Rebekah L. Purdy

Initial reaction: What did I just read? Second reaction: Hmmm Third Reaction: I so don't know. "The Winter People" by Rebekah L. Purdy completely baffles me and I'm not totally sure it is in a positive wa…
Cover Reveal: Watching Over You by J.S. Cooper

Cover Reveal: Watching Over You by J.S. Cooper

What do you think of the cover?
Mini Review: Love Bites by Ophelia London

Mini Review: Love Bites by Ophelia London

"Love Bites" by Ophelia London is a very short but very fun read. Sharona is only in Australia for a little less than 48 hours. She wants to try to make the most of her visit since she is all business the foll…
Mini Review: Racing the Hunter's Moon by Sally Clements

Mini Review: Racing the Hunter's Moon by Sally Clements

Clements does it again. I am in love with these "Under the Hood" novellas. I think "Racing the Hunter's Moon" is my new favorite by Sally Clements. I loved getting to know Betty and watch her on …
Keeping Mr. Right Now Blog Tour

Keeping Mr. Right Now Blog Tour

I've never been much of a fan of books that support one night stands or no string attached relationships. Based on the title I had a preconceived notion that this is what this novel was going to be about but boy was…
Book Review: Every Ugly Word by Aimee L. Salter

Book Review: Every Ugly Word by Aimee L. Salter

"Every Ugly Word" by Aimee L. Salter was definitely interesting. The main character Ashley is bullied pretty bad in high school and to top everything off she has a major secret. She sees her future self in a m…
Book Review: The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of
Nicholas and Alexandra by Helen Rappaport

Book Review: The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra by Helen Rappaport

Rapparport is an amazing writer and did a great deal of research on these girls. She really brings to life the stories of these young women. These young women lost their lives way too soon. This book covers not just the…
Release Day Blitz: Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas

Release Day Blitz: Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas

Out Now! August 14th, 2014 Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas Three teens venture into the abandoned lake house one night; hours later, only two emerge from the burning wreckage. Chloe drags one Reznick brother to safety, unco…
Mini Review: White-Hot Holiday By Coleen Kwan

Mini Review: White-Hot Holiday By Coleen Kwan

"White-Hot Holiday" by Coleen Kwan was a fun but very quick read. I am really enjoying these Christmas in July books that Entangled has released. Aaron has come to Australia to visit his friend Luke. The one t…
Mini Review: Loving Mindy by Karen Erickson

Mini Review: Loving Mindy by Karen Erickson

Once again I am absoultely loving these Christmas in July Novellas. They are great! The newest one to my pile is "Loving Mindy" by Karen Erickson. This is the shortest one so far but it is one of the best none…
Book Review: City of a Thousand Dolls by Miriam Forster

Book Review: City of a Thousand Dolls by Miriam Forster

"City of a Thousand Dolls" is an ARC that has been sitting on my TBR shelf for months. I kept going back and forth about whether I wanted to read it. The story intrigued me a lot but there really wasn't a …
Book Review: The Stories We Tell by Patti Callahan Henry

Book Review: The Stories We Tell by Patti Callahan Henry

Eve and her husband Cooper are Savannah's socialites. Cooper comes from a very prominent Savannah family and Eve struggles to feel good enough Eve comes from a rough background. her family grew up very poor and with…
Book Review: Perfection by J.L. Spelbring

Book Review: Perfection by J.L. Spelbring

"Perfection" by J.L. Spelbring is a very different dystopian. In this book World War II ended very differently. This is a story where Hitler had succeeded and people are working on trying to create the perfect…
Book Teaser: Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas

Book Teaser: Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas

I love the Cover of this Book! Teaser:
Book Review: Extraction by Stephanie Diaz

Book Review: Extraction by Stephanie Diaz

I am not totally sure where to start with "Extraction" by Stephanie Diaz. I was extremely disappointed with this book. A huge reason is because I felt like a lot of it was copy catting other books. I know a lo…
Interview with Patti Callahan Henry

Interview with Patti Callahan Henry

Interview With Patti Callahan Henry Ali: What inspired you to write this book?  Patti: I was inspired by the beauty and handmade world of letterpress and typography. In our fast-paced world where image is everything in so…
Book Review: The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider

Book Review: The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider

Disclosure: I read a copy that had the original title of "Severed Heads, Broken Hearts". This book was quite a read. I was actually expecting more of a comedy but this really was a tragedy. It definitely had it…
Trailer Reveal: Oblivion by Jessica Wood

Trailer Reveal: Oblivion by Jessica Wood

Book Trailer is Here
Cover Reveal: The Empress Chronicles by Suzy Vitello

Cover Reveal: The Empress Chronicles by Suzy Vitello

In this dazzling novel from the author of THE MOMENT BEFORE, one courageous girl seeks keys to the past to unlock the future… When city girl Liz is banished to a rural goat farm on the outskirts of Portland, the 15-year-…
Mini Review: An Officer and a Rebel by Cindi Madsen

Mini Review: An Officer and a Rebel by Cindi Madsen

"An Officer and a Rebel" by Cindi Madsen is the perfect little Christmas in July present (or in August). I loved this little novella. I think Madsen did a fabulous job. Kelsey's story is so cute. I hope th…
Cover Reveal: Night Sky by Suzanne Brockmann and Melanie Brockmann