The Shadow of Mudflap Released Today, Proceeds go to Red Cross!

Best-selling author Christi Snow's latest novel 

The Shadow of Mudflap (A Foxtrot Team Novel) 

will release today, August 7, 2013! 

Best-selling author Christi Snow has teamed up with radio personality M.F. Smith to pen this heart-pounding adventure featuring romance, super spies and college football! What's even better is all proceeds will benefit the Lubbock, TX Chapter of The American Red Cross!

Go on over to Christi's blog to learn more about Christi and M.F.'s dedication and desire to help their community by creating this book to benefit an important charity! 

Christi Snow's Blog

The Shadow of Mudflap (A Foxtrot Team Novel)

To us, first responders are heroes. 

But for them, risking their lives is a normal, everyday thing.

Mudflap:
Born the baby of the family, Mudflap has always had something to prove to emerge out of the shadows of his older siblings. He spent eight years as a Special Ops elite sniper and is now a firefighter. But at his heart, he’s just a normal West Texas good old boy who loves his beer, women and football, until the Department of Defense calls him up to say they need his skills again.

Shanae:
Shanae is a first responder of a different sort. She’s a trauma nurse who works on a medical evacuation helicopter team. But while she lives a life full of adrenaline every day, it’s just a cover for her real life, where she hides in the shadows and is secret agent, Shadowfox for the Lubbock Foxtrot Team (LiFT). She’s living the kind of life that most people think exists only in movies and books.

Working for two different branches of the government, Mudflap and Shanae are in a race against time and the terrorists who threaten the very heart of West Texas life, football. They’re working toward the same goal, but find themselves in a confrontation against each other and the lies they’ve each had to hide behind. Can love win out in the end or will the cost be each other and their very lives?

First responders are heroes every day, but this story tells the tale of when they become even more and find love along the way. The key is for them to stay alive so that they can complete their mission and just maybe live happily ever after.

On an ordinary day, they save lives. On an extraordinary day, they save the country.

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iTunes (e-book)

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Wait for Me: Questions #2

1. Were you surprised when it was confirmed that Kate was the missing Anna?
2. Do you think she accepted and adjusted too quickly to being another person?
3. What did you think about Julia (daughter) and Ryan's relationship? 

Wait for Me: Questions #1

Hi all!

I hope you have enjoyed reading our April book pick, Wait for Me, by Elisabeth Naughton . 

I'm going to start off easy, for those who haven't finished.

1. What drew you into the story? Or, what turned you off?

2. Did you find the story/plot predictable or were there enough twists and turns to surprise you?

3. Let's  pretend you have amnesia....would you want a new personality or would you want to live a different life?

April Book: Wait for Me

April's book is Wait for Me, by Elisabeth Naughton

From Amazon:

A woman without a past...

After a tragic accident left her with no memory, Kate Alexander struggled to fit in with a husband and world that didn't feel right. She's had no reason to question what friends and family have told her, not until her husband is suddenly killed and she finds a photo of a young girl in his office. A girl who can't be anyone but a daughter Kate didn't know she had.

A man desperate for a reason to live...

Ryan Harrison lost his wife in a plane crash five years ago. To cope with the pain of her loss, he dedicated himself to his job and to raising their daughter. Now a successful pharmaceutical executive, Ryan has everything a man could want--money, fame and power--but he'd give it all up in a heartbeat for just one more day with the woman he still loves.

Two lives about to converge.

As Kate begins to dig into a past she doesn't remember, evidence leads her to San Francisco and puts her on the path toward Ryan, a man who sees in her the woman he loved and lost. Kate feels a draw to Ryan, one she can't explain, but is that feeling enough to convince her this is where she's supposed to be? As Ryan and Kate search for answers, they uncover lies long buried, a passion hotter than either expected and a danger that threatens...even now...when the second chance they've both been searching for is finally within reach.

If I Were You: Questions post #1

So, I hope you all have read, If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones.  So good right?!

I could not put this book down, I am obsessed and cannot wait for the next one.

But first, let's get to some nitty gritty questions

1.  What do you think happened to Rebecca?

2.  If you found a journal, would you read it?

3.  Who do you think the man is, in her journals?

4.  Sara, has an art degree, but is a teacher.  Grew up with money (her dad only drove Porche 911), but has never traveled.  What is her story?

5.  Why would Sara get hired on the spot?

6.  Who is the creepy dude, that is always at the storage facility?

7.  Do you find that there are a lot of similarities between Sara and Rebecca?  Do you think there is some kind of relation?  Coincidences rarely happen in books.

8.  Do you think Chris and Mark were friends before?  What do you think happened?

I cannot wait to hear what you all think so far!!

Check back in, in a few days.

I will post more questions!!

March Read: If I Were You

If I Were You

Our March read!!

Excited doesn't seem the appropriate word to describe how I'm feeling about this months book.  I cannot wait for you all to read it, and to discuss it all!!

The book for March is called:

If I Were You

by

Lisa Renee Jones

goodreads link

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

I hope you all can join and read this book & partake in the discussion.  Feel free to share this link with your friends/family.  

Daughter of Smoke and Bone~Question 1

Has anyone read the book yet? I'm half way through it! I'm finding it really interesting so far, just not having a lot of solid reading time! 

Since I'm not quite finished yet, I'm going to start off easy!

1. What do you think of the world building? The book, at least the modern day world, is set in Prague. I find this such a romantic setting. You don't see a lot of books in this part of the world! If you could live anywhere else, EXCLUDING any of the 50 states, where would it be??

2. The Chimaera. They are pretty cool, right? From the author page: Chimaera are beings from Eretz that are composed of a mixture of animal and human body parts. "Chimaera" is actually a blanket term that refers to a numerous amount of separate races and tribes that have been united for centuries under a single cause - the war against the seraphim. I loved that this book wasn't about vampires, wherewolves, or horny teenagers looking for their soulmate. At this point in my reading state, I needed something DIFFERENT and the Chimaera really scratched that itch!

When they described Karou's sketches, all the odd characters that HAD to be cartoons, and FICTION, and then we met in real life? Was totally awesome. They really had life and stories. What did you think of this twist on the paranormal?

February 2013 Book - Daughter of Smoke and Bone

"Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love. 

It did not end well."

I've been dying to read this book for awhile now, especially now that the sequel is out and I've heard so many good things about BOTH books!

From Amazon:

Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky.

In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low.

And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherwordly war.

Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages--not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.

When one of the strangers--beautiful, haunted Akiva--fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

Buy it here:

Amazon

Barnes & Nobles

Discussions start on the 15th! I hope you love the book:)

Grave Witch

Grave Witch

Discussion 1

Part of what I like about Alex Craft is how real she seems.

Yes, ok she lives in this alternate universe with all this other stuff going on

but other than that I felt like she's someone I could be friends with or have a conversation with.

I loved that she has all these flaws and vulnerabilities even though she's this badass chick.

How do you think the author handled her development?

Did you like her? hate her?

Grave Witch

                 Grave Witch (Alex Craft, Book 1) 

Not even death can save her now. 

As a grave witch, Alex Craft can speak to the dead-she's even on good terms with Death himself. As a consultant for the police, she's seen a lot of dark magic, but nothing has prepared her for her latest case. When she's raising a "shade" involved in a high profile murder, it attacks her, and then someone makes an attempt on her life. Someone really doesn't want her to know what the dead have to say, and she'll have to work with mysterious homicide detective Falin Andrews to figure out why...

Hope you Chicks like it!!!

The Edge of Never- Discussion #3

 

I know everyone is busy with the holidays...

but I have a few more questions for you before we move on to our

January read...

 

1. Did you predict what was going on with Andrew??

 

 

2. What was your MOST FAVORITE part in or thing about this book??

 

 

3. What was your LEAST favorite thing about this book or part in the story?

 

 

4. Would you recommend this book to others?

Please share why or why not.

 

 

Thanks so much for playing along!!

See you next month for another round of reading and chatting with the Chicks!!!

 

 

-Brooke

 

 



The Edge of Never...Discussion #2

I'm so excited to get to post a discussion question!!! 

The Edge of Never

by J. A. Redmerski

Discussion Question #2...

Hi, I'm Mia, and I want to ask what everyone thought of the point  of view alternating from Cam's to Andrew's throughout the story? Do you feel it enhanced or distracted from their journey? 

That's all! I can't wait to hear what you think. 

The Edge of Never ... Discussion #1

I have been counting down the days until we start talking about this month's read... now it's December 15 and time to CHAT!

 

The Edge of Never

by J.A. Redmerski

 

 

 

If you haven't read it yet, I promise you it is worth your time..

an EXCELLENT read!!

 

Here is the link on Goodreads

 

Here is the link on Amazon

only $2.99 for Kindle

 

 

Now, let's start the discussion!!

 

"What compels any of us to do the things we do when deep down a part of us just wants to break free from it all."

This is a quote from Camryn in the very beginning of the book. She is pondering what she is doing with her life and why. Wondering why people fall into routines of going through the same motions day to day, becoming comfortable in what they know.

 

She turns to her best friend and poses the question...

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to backpack across the world?"

{to which her friend replied.. "You're starting to freak me out.."}

 

What are YOUR thoughts on this premise?

Have you ever wondered why we continue with the ho hum of life when there is so much OUT there.. so much change to be discovered right around the corner, if only we break the cycle of daily routine?

 

Have YOU personally done what Camryn did?

Decided one day... that's IT. I'm out of here... and found yourself on an adventure that was unscripted, unplanned, with no real destination in mind?

 

Do you think that people can truly "live" that way? With no ties to a certain place.. drifting along through life, taking it as it comes? Is that a path that can be continued on for more than a short period of time?

 

 

How does this lend to the direction the story will take?

Did it entice you to continue?

Once she hopped on that bus... I was SOLD... 100% interested in knowing where her adventure would lead.

 

 

 

 

 



The Edge of Never!! Our December read!!!

Oh Happy Day!!!

 

Today is December 1...

and that means that I get to unveil to you

our book club selection for this month.

Hooray!

 

I am super excited to read this one!

It has GREAT reviews.

Can't wait to discuss and see what everybody has to say...

 

 

The book for December is called

The Edge of Never

by

J.A. Redmerski

 

 

This cover is absolutely GORGEOUS!!

 

Here is the link on Goodreads

 

Here is the link on Amazon.

{If you have a KINDLE, it is ONLY $2.99}

 

Hope you can join us in reading and discussing!

The more the merrier... feel free to post the link to our blog and share with your friends... :)

The first discussion question will be posted here on the blog around December 15.

 

Have a wonderful day!!

Brooke

 

 

 



Nov Book: Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston

Sorry everyone if you were looking forward to this book. Our hostess is 8 1/2 months pregnant and the Little One isn't making life easy. Plus we are all busy with the holiday, so we are canceling this month.

Hi friends!  Don't forget to pick up your copy of Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston for November!  We will start discussion questions on Nov 15!

Here's the description of the book from Shelly Laurenston's website:

Neecy Lawrence, winged warrior for a Viking Goddess, doesn't know what to do with a nice guy. Most days she's barely polite, much less nice. But Raven leader and loyal Odin warrior, Will Yager, isn't just nice. He's gorgeous, hot, and determined to have Neecy in his bed and his life until Ragnarok comes.

It's just too bad Neecy is the most difficult woman Yager has ever known. Second in command to The Crows, a violent band of rowdy warrior women, Neecy's only concerns are keeping her "girls" safe and making up for a past she can't outrun. As far as she's concerned, Yager is nothing but a distraction she can't afford to deal with.

But Yager wants Neecy. In fact, he's wanted her for a long time. Not just for a night, but forever. And like any self-respecting Viking, Yager will risk everything to get the one woman who makes his warrior life more than worth it.

Goodreads Link

Amazon Link

B&N Link

Finishing up October; Revving up for November

A few reminders!

There are a couple of days left with our October book, Spy Games: Trained in Seduction.

It's also not too late to enter the drawing for book #2 in this series, Spy Games: Lethal Limits.

Just comment on this post.

Also, it's time to get ready for our November read....

Ashley will be leading our November discussion about this very sexy Viking.

Yum!

Discussions don't start until November 15th, so you still have plenty of time to pick up the book and read it!

Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston

Goodreads Link

Amazon Link

B&N Link

Story Overview:

Stubborn, lethal, and from Jersey…what more could a Viking warrior want from his woman?

The Gathering, Book 1

Neecy Lawrence, winged warrior for a Viking goddess and second-in-command of the fierce Crows, doesn’t know what to do with a nice guy. As it is, making up for a past she’d sooner forget leaves her barely polite most days. But Raven leader and loyal Odin warrior, Will Yager, isn’t just nice. He’s gorgeous, hot, and a distraction she simply can’t afford.

Yager has wanted Neecy in his life—and in his bed—for a long time. Not just for a night, but forever. And, like any self-respecting Viking, he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants. So what if she’s the most difficult, complex, never-gives-him-a-break woman he’s ever known? She’s more than worth the effort. In fact, she’s worth everything.

And if it turns out that twenty-four hours of non-stop, any-way-she-wants-it sex doesn’t work with Neecy? Then it looks like he’ll just have to get a little more creative…

Trained for Seduction Discussion #8

Did the Paris reveal surprise you or did you see it coming? How did it affect your view of Chase and Jake’s friendship? What about what Chase did to break up his marriage with Diane?

Trained for Seduction Discussion #7

How did you react to Chase’s emotional betrayal of Kate after the mission? Could you understand his issues?

Trained for Seduction Discussion #6

What did you think about the split personalities for Chase and Kate? (Chase/boss; Kate/Emma) 

Kate is pretty kick-ass. Which do you prefer?

 Her kick-ass persona or her crazy-smart lab persona? 

Chase as the boss is very control oriented, but that definitely overflows into his boyfriend (Dom/sub) persona too? What about his need for control?

Which persona did you prefer for both characters?

Trained for Seduction Discussion #5

Chase has a kink for smart-talk. 
What did you think about those scenes where Kate talking about bomb-making, chemicals, or gun facts completely turns him on?