Review: Shades of Sydney

Shades of Sydney by Brittney Coon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Before I begin the length in which it took me to finish this has nothing to do with the reading or the sophistication of the book itself. I am an Author and an Editor, so I don't find much time with reading independently that much anymore.
Brittney's book here was utterly gripping. I loved the beginning of this series as I came into it late by reading the last one first. I enjoyed discovering how Sydney became the woman she is and how she was the girl struggling to fit in the beginning.
I loved how things began between her and Jason, the meeting, the games, the fact they both used their friends as excuses to see each other lol That boy has some patience that's all I can say lol
Sydney's partying was out of control, and her 'don't care' attitude, even her disrespect for herself was way too much for my liking, but I love how you watch her change. How you watch her mind change, her feelings and how she uses all that energy she put into her party lifestyle into her new.
I was on that emotional rollercoaster with her and rooted for her, and Jason's future like you wouldn't believe. I even found myself wanting to slap her lol

A must read, and I can't wait to get onto the second so I can conclude my overall enjoyment of the whole series. Sydney and her dystopian world.

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Review: Love, Lust & Scary Monsters - Muscular Dystrophy Anthology

Love, Lust & Scary Monsters - Muscular Dystrophy Anthology by Jess Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I solemnly swear to give the best and most accurate review.
No biased reviews or misconceptions will you find here.

I edited this Anthology. I am also featured in this Anthology.
My Review is solely based on the other Authors involved.

Thank you, Jess Sims, T.L Wainwright, B. Sharpe, Kari Holloway, JG Clay, Annabeth Johnson, Eden Rose, my fellow A2ABC & ElKat Katie Mayo-Jackson, & Breanna Hayse.

Another awesome collection of love, paranormal and erotic. These Authors created a fantastic selection of Love, Lust and of course Scary Monsters for a great cause - Muscular Dystrophy.

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Review: TALES FROM WALES ANTHOLOGY

TALES FROM WALES ANTHOLOGY by Welsh Authors UNITED
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I solemnly swear to give the best and most accurate review.
No biased reviews or misconceptions will you find here.

I edited this Anthology. I am also featured in this Anthology.
My Review is solely based on the other Authors involved.

Thank you, Alice LaRoux, Amy Davies, Audrina Lane, Jess Sims, L.A Griffiths, Lizzie James, V.L King & Louise Evans for being a part of this Anthology with me.

An awesome collection of stories by my fellow Welsh Authors, and to read the magic that comes from Wales.

Wales really is the where the weird and wonderful are created, and the magic of imagination is born.

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Review: Santa's Naughty Elves Anthology

Santa's Naughty Elves Anthology by Ellie Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I edited this Anthology.

A fantastic collection of stories by K.M Cox, Jessie Wrights, Bryce Calderwood, Alice La Roux, Ashlei Hawley, Bryan Tann & Tracy Millosovich.

All I can say is I'll never look at Krumpus the same again lol

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Review: Nelumbo Nucifera

Nelumbo Nucifera by Cristina Slough
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I edited this book for Cristina as I am the Editor of Bella Tulip Publishing.

This was a very heartfelt story of one woman's struggle for freedom. Trapped in a loveless, abusive marriage with no way out unless she's dead.
So that's what she's going to do.
Gaby is dead, and Riley has been born. No more will this tormented soul be a prisoner. No more will she suffer at the hands of another man, and she will go back to her love of Art and find herself.
Such a compelling and beautiful story Cristina has given us. One in which I have to add to as one of my top 10 of 2016 Must reads.

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Review: Our Life

Our Life by Debbie Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I edited this book for Debbie as I am the Editor of Bella Tulip Publishing.

Our Life (Retitled Breaking Free) was one of the most accomplished pieces I've had the pleasure of editing. The story flows perfectly for Chloe and Kai to tell you their lives.
Chloe is what you'd call your 'poor little rich girl', and Kai is a Sexy Hero/Biker on his Metal Steed. He just cruised into her life on a whim; they'd never met before that night. However, their lives connected by the past of their parents, their lives being dictated too by her father. And a terrible past that almost winds them up dead.
When people say 'it's a small world' it really is.
Especially in Kai and Chloe's case lol

One of my top 10 of 2016 Must Read!

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Review: Bad News

Bad News by Lilly James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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A great College story circling the two unlikely lovers, Louisa and Hunter.
Both from completely different worlds as Hunter is your everyday jock and Louisa is your smart, unique blonde who doesn't associate with a-holes.
Until the day she arrives at Newbrook U Campus, and she's endured the stereotypical jocks in Junior year. But Hunter Holland isn't that guy. Deep down he's sweet and caring but acts as though he's half a pence short of a pound and all about the sex because it's what he's supposed to resemble. Although, if you knew the real him you'd know how broken he is inside. How sad his family life is with his drunk ass father and his poor little brother who fends every day for himself and take care of his lowlife dad. And Louisa has lived a sheltered life where she is completely unaware of the dangers of the world, still a fresh and new in more than one way. Hunter has to have her, and she has to have him, all the while upsetting everyone in the process, including her sister Bree.

One of my top 10 of 2016 Must read!

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Review: The King is Dead

The King is Dead by Al Burke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I edited this book for Al as I am the Editor of Bella Tulip Publishing.


The best Medieval fable I've read since David Eddings The Diamond Throne.
You got it all!
The fantasy of medieval times, in the rulings of a King and his knights, protection from his armies, neighbouring towns and old foes, the simple life in the country, Lovers in the woods, the massive Spider in the Cave... What! Yeah, and that's not all.
The EPIC BATTLES!!!
It was awesome to read, and it goes in my top 10 of 2016 MUST READS.




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Review: Homecoming

Homecoming by T.M. Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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No biased reviews or misconceptions will you find here.

I edited this book for T.M as I am the Editor of Bella Tulip Publishing.

This story is very different from what I am used too. The storyline is a refreshing beginning to an incredible career as an Author.

Homecoming (Was Dance me out of danger) Is about a Singer, Dancer Vegas showgirl Willa McKenzie who's dragged back to her hometown Ferris to help take care of her very sick mom Lillian, who gave her her spirit and talent as a performer.
Willa has been away for far too long, and when she realises the strain, it has put on her sister she has no choice but to go home and help. However, when Willa get's home, her family aren't the only things waiting for her. In the darkness of Ferris are secrets and lies, ones that she'd hoped would stay buried forever. But unfortunately, that isn't the case. These secrets are the final nail in the coffin for the McKenzie family and all other's who are involved. Nonetheless, in all these bad tidings Willa finds love, strength and fight in the eyes of an old flame and love Grayson Malloy, who stops it nothing to keep her safe and in his arms.
A beautiful story of love, family and deceit. It is a must read and a highly recommended book.



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British Authors

#BritishAuthors #WritingHabits #Curiosity


Just a question - and this isn't a 'judging question' at all - mainly curiosity because I am also one for this question.

• Why do British Authors write American? lol 
• We use their Spelling; we use their Locations, their Common Names & their Lifestyles. 
• Why do we not write in our own English, Locations, Common Names & Lifestyles?

Beautiful Broken Release Blitz

Title: Beautiful Broken: A Poetry Collection

Author: Amanda Leigh

Release Date: October 2016

Genre: Poetry

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Life is a beautifully broken piece of art.

Fractured pieces coming together to form

our selves, our hearts, our souls, our world.

A beautiful, fractured mosaic.

One we build and shape day by day.

In her poetry collection, Amanda Leigh

explores what she sees and has seen in humanity

and in her life and self.

Showing pieces of herself while at the same time

taking on current and controversial issues.

She bares pieces of her soul in every poem.

Reveals pieces of herself and comments

on current issues in her new collection,

Beautiful Broken.

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From “Happy Anniversary”

One year ago today

I made one of the hardest

decisions of my life.

(At least it was at the time.)

As the car drove away

and you faded from view

I thought that I loved you.

Maybe once I did.

From “A World Torn”

Our world has become so very torn,

so much so that we have become worn.

Are we born as equals only to mourn

that we never took the time to have sworn

to be constant equals all throughout time?

From “For Beth”

In my dream, I woke up

in my bed and there you were

right next to me. You

took me into your arms

and told me it was all okay.

Held me while I cried.

I woke up with tears

on my cheeks.

From “Sassy Angel”

That long, golden hair

that flows down your back,

that I want noting more than

to run my fingers through.

I grit my teeth and take a breath

because I hate that I’m feeling this way.

I was never supposed to again

but you are making it impossible.

Amanda Leigh has had a love of words since before she could write them herself. Once she learned to read and write herself she just couldn’t stop. She reads any genre as long as the book sounds interesting. Which may explain why she can’t and never will be able to stick to one genre in her writing. From Contemporary Romance to Women’s Fiction to Paranormal Romance to Poetry and more to come. When she’s not writing or reading she enjoys getting swept away in a great TV show, going to the theater, listening to music, cooking and many different forms of art. She has a cat she adores and also loves Psychology, tea, coffee and chocolate.

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Twin Wars Release Blitz

Title: Twin Wars

Author: Haley Allison

Series: D.O.R.K. (#3)

Release Date: November 1, 2016

Genre: YA Contemporary

NOTE: Not a standalone. It is strongly recommended to read this series in order. Twin Wars is Book #3 of the D.O.R.K. (Diary of a Rocker's Kid) Series.

Madison Daley has grown to hate the drama that Beverly Hills and family come with… After Madison's long-lost twin sister, Raven Redinger, staged a double heartbreak video for the sake of publicity, she lost Madison's trust and instigated an all-out feud... or is it a war? Each sister is willing to do anything to finish the other for good. Raven wants to crush Madison and take everything away from her, while Madison wants to stop Raven’s reign of terror, even if she has to stoop to her level to do it.

Raven isn’t done making Madison’s life a living hell… Now Madison is caught in a whirlwind of secrets, revenge, and heartache. The only bright spot in her life is Logan Caldwell, the guy she loves, but Raven has managed to manipulate everyone in Madison’s life. Can she manage to take Logan away from her too?

Turns out keeping a diary was Madison's biggest mistake, but she's not the type of girl to back down without a fight. This rivalry is far from over, and while Raven may have won a few battles, Madison is determined to win the war.

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★ BOOK 1 ★

Have you read Diary of a Rocker's Kid (D.O.R.K. #1)?


"My identity, my childhood, everything I ever held sacred about myself...
it's all a lie."
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★ BOOK 2 ★


"Time will tell if Raven has a human side
or if she has too many tricks up her sleeve to ever be real."
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   “Why do you guys call me ‘Princess’? I’m no princess.”

   Dalton sits back on his heels against the lockers next to me with his usual self-assured smirk. “Well, let’s see…you’re rich, your dad is a effin’ rock star, which makes him a king in my book, you’re prudish, you’re pretty, and you have delicate mannerisms sometimes. ‘Princess’ just seemed to suit you.”

   With wide eyes, I struggle to absorb everything he just told me. Delicate mannerisms? What version of Mads does he know, and where can I find her?

   My self-deprecating thoughts are interrupted when Raven appears out of nowhere with her usual swarm of girls in tow. She strides up to Giovanni Abate, who is still standing at his locker behind us. Cupping his neck with her left hand, Raven looks directly into my eyes as she slowly pulls Gio’s face down to hers. Before I can even register what’s going on, they’re in a lip-lock very similar to the one I found them in on Halloween night. Everyone in the hallway gasps and stares at Raven’s disgusting display. My stomach heaves, making me turn the other direction to avoid losing my breakfast. This is a battle tactic I wasn’t counting on her starting off with. She saved all her attack power over the past week for this one effective takedown in the hallway. I’m about to come unraveled right now in front of all these people. From the sounds they’re making, I can gather Gio is returning her kiss with equal fervor. Real or not, I’m not ready for this, and not only is it hurting me, it’s insanely disrespectful to Dalton. 

   The disrespect is not lost on my streetwise friend. I hear him growl and seethe behind me. Then I’m surprised when he grips me by the shoulders and whirls me around to face him. He leans down, looks me dead in the eyes, and probes my soul as he asks me a question.

   “You wanna get her back?”

Haley Allison is a South Carolina native. She discovered a love of writing at age fourteen and hasn't been able to turn off the motor fingers since then. Today she lives in a quiet country home with her husband, son, and Boston Terrier. She is a Graphic Design major at Southern New Hampshire University and hopes to graduate with a B.A. degree sometime in the next couple of years. Her hobbies include composing piano music, nature photography, and blogging about books and authors.

Feel free to contact her at hallisonauthor@gmail.com. Haley loves interacting with readers and other authors.

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