Review of The Beckoning of Beautiful Things, Plus Giveaway

The Beckoning of Beautiful Things

(The Beckoning Series #1)
Calinda B

Artist Marissa Engles has hidden in a world of paint and sorrow, ever since her parents died eleven years ago. When she meets Daniel Navid, sparks fly – literally – from her fingers to his. She’s immediately swept from her pristine world into one of terrifying darkness, dazzling, electrifying light, and unimaginable sensual pleasures.

With her faithful Doberman by her side, Marissa uses her creative imagination to restore her Light Rebel skills. She comes face to face with pure evil - the demented sorcerer known as El Demonio de la Muerte.

Review of Realm Walker by Kathleen Collins

Realm Walker
Realm Walker Series, Book One

Kathleen Collins

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Publisher: Carina Press

Date of Publication:  October 28, 2013

Word Count: 76,000

An estranged mate, a mangled body and a powerful demon who calls her by name…
As a Realm Walker for the Agency, Juliana Norris tracks deadly paranormal quarry using her unique ability to see magical signatures. She excels at her job, but her friends worry about her mysterious habit of dying in the line of duty without staying dead. That's only the first of her secrets.

Doing Romanticon in 2013, Part 1

My wing-bitch Geraldine, Rodney, Jocelyn Dex

2013 was my first year at Romanticon. Honestly, I was scared to go because I'm not exactly a social butterfly. But with my wing-bitch Geraldine at my side, all was well. Actually, all was freaking fantastic! Ellora's Cave knows how to throw the mother of all parties and I'm so very glad I went.

I met so many super awesomely cool people and wish I had made a list because I know I'll forget a few names but here were some of the highlights for me. 

Lisa Fox, you rock. Period. We do it demon-style! 
Kristyn Warren, you are freaking hilarious! I promise to never eye-f*ck you!
Desiree Holt, you were so sweet to invite me to be on your blog and I'm totally taking you up on it soon. (PS. Go LSU.) 
Erin Simone and Angela, loved chatting with you chicks. Go Cowboys! Angela, you are a freak and I love it! 
Dalton Diaz, finally we met! I'm going to try to make it to San Antonio for some naughty author fun.
A.M. Griffin, it was a brief meet, we'll definitely chat more next year and have a drink!
Alexa Day, thanks for inviting me to go with you to get a closer look at the cavemen performance during Bollywood night.
Sabrina York, I want to quote something you said at RCon but am afraid you wouldn't approve. Ha.
Caveman Rodney and brother Dave, you guys were a blast. Rodney, thanks for calming me down while I was on stage. Also, my wing-bitch and I enjoyed watching football and talking smack with you. PS. See you bitches on tour. hahahahahaha

Others: Chandra Ryan, J.K. Coi, Laurann Dohner, Jaid Black, Sara Brookes, Sidney Bristol

Doing Romanticon in 2013, Part 2, coming soon so stay tuned!

Review of Deep in Crimson by Sarah Gilman

Deep in Crimson

Return to Sanctuary, Book Two

Sarah Gilman

Genre: Adult paranormal romance

Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Date of Publication:  September 24, 2013

ISBN: 978-1622668960 / ASIN: B00BMKFR0A

Word Count: 64,000

Cover Artist: Libby Murphy

Kidnapped by humans and raised in a research facility, Jett was taught to believe his own race of demons insidious and violent. But a friendship with the archangel Raphael shatters Jett’s reality. Caught between two worlds, his first months of freedom find him lingering on the fringes of his home colony, Sanctuary.