Interview with Author V. Murphy

Welcome Author V. Murphy & Thank you for doing an interview with Reader's Candy!

Let's start with your writing....
Tell us a little about your most recent release.
I am working on the sequel right now, but I released Sharing Harper July 2013. It's a story about a girl who has suffered from a lot of crap in her life and finds her way to cope by using men and sleeping with them all the time. This all changes when she meets the love of her life, who also has secrets himself

What is the title and description?

Sharing Harper: “I’m not very good at sharing, especially when it comes to you Harper.”

A pain too hard to understand.
A struggle too deep to reach.
A love too complicated to work…but too intense to let go.
Harper Mae ran as far away as she could from her abusive past. She went to a different city and numbed her pain by using men, never sleeping with the same guy more than once.
Ryder worked at a coffee shop trying to blend in with the rest of the world, desperately trying to live a normal life. After leaving a relationship and losing his family, he vowed never to fall in love again.

Until one day they are unexpectedly drawn to each other unable to let go.

Harper and Ryder’s turbulent relationship, two people who are struggling to find themselves, realize the answer lies within each other.
Secrets, so deep, that both have, end up surfacing causing irrevocable pain.
Will their love be strong enough to survive or will their pain be the downfall to their relationship?
Will Harper open up enough to share her past with Ryder or will he be just another number on her list?

 Stealing Ryder: COMING DECEMBER 2013

If someone asked you why they should read it... What would you say?

Because its a story we all can relate to. We all have had trauma in our past and its a story about overcoming and living life to fullest

If you had to describe your writing style with one word... What would it be and why?

real. There is nothing fake in my books

Is there an Author that inspires you to write? Abbi freakin' Glines.

When reading... What genre do you prefer?

NA Fiction/Erotica/Contemporary Romance

We all claim a book boyfriend at one time or another... Who is your current book boyfriend?

Current? KAYDEN KNOX! NOMM!!! Love me that cowboy, yeeehawww

Enough about books... Let's get to know you!

 Vanilla or Chocolate? Vanilla

Sour or Sweet? Sweet

Money or Happiness? Happiness (duh!)

Christian or Gideon? Gideon....OMG YES

When it comes to a guy...

Looks or Personality? Personality

Billionaire or Rockstar? Rockstar

Boxers or Briefs? Boxers

Control Freak or Careless Jerk? Hmmm this is a hard one. Neither?

 

In the bedroom...
Submissive or Dominant? Dominant
Handcuffs or Blindfold? Both?
Whipped Cream or Lotion? Hmmmm I'll admit I've never tried the first so im interested ;)
Sweet/Slow or Hard/Fast ? Hard/Fast

Come Undone by Jessica Hawkins Review

Olivia Germaine has already found love. Devoted wife, loyal friend, determined career woman - she’s created the life she always envisioned.

But when Olivia locks eyes with a handsome stranger across a crowded room, he peers a little too closely and sees emotions she thought she’d buried long ago.

David Dylan, alleged playboy and eternal bachelor, challenges Olivia to confront the life she’s built and to make decisions that could either lead to happiness . . . or regret.

Will Olivia be able to draw the line between lust and love?

And can David respect that line

 

 

 

My Thoughts:
A great story with lots angst & romance.

4/5 Stars

 

This book is about a married woman (Olivia) who has a great job, loving husband, and strong friendships. She feels content in life until she sees sexy David across the room. After days of thinking about the mystery guy, she finally comes face to face with him. There is an instant connection and Olivia can't help but ask what it would be like to be with another man.

 

David knows he shouldn't feel the way he does, but he can't help it. Going back and forth between keeping his distance and not being able to get enough, he finally loses himself within the beautiful Olivia. Together the sparks fly and their romance is quite addicting.

I found myself intrigued by this book. I was in love with David and despised Bill (her husband). I honestly thought he was cheating, the way he was out of town all of the time. He was always pressuring Olivia, so I totally understand why she would have eyes for someone else.

I enjoyed this book a lot... I just wish there was more David and less friend time. The friend time reminded me of Sex & the City. Too many side stories and not enough of the main characters. There was however some suspense, which really added to the story.
I LOVE SOME DRAMA.

Overall this is a great read. I recommend it to mature readers!

Shuttered Affections by Rene Folsom Review

After escaping to a college town, Juliana Petersen was determined to put her troubled past behind her and make the most of life. She was satisfied with her current situation, or so she thought. It wasn’t until the day her new photography professor stole her parking spot that she realized there was such thing as lust at first sight. Now, she must struggle with the decision to break the rules and fall in love, or step back and let the chance of a lifetime pass her by—all while her past relationships come back to haunt her.

How many men will it take to break Julia’s hold on reality?

Warning: This novel contains sexual situations and is meant for adult readers ages 18 and up.

 

 

  

My Thoughts:
A beautiful mix of mystery and romance.

5/5 stars

 

This story consumed me from the beginning and had me wanting more at the end.
It starts with a young woman walking into her photography class to notice one of the best surprises ever. . . Her professor was HOT! Automatically, there was an instant connection and while they try to keep their relationship on the DL, they battle a ghost from the past.

 

The suspense and mystery in this book will leave you on the edge of your seat. I honestly couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the Author sent me in different direction.

 

The characters were relatable and charming.  Aiden was a total book boyfriend. He was kind, compassionate, and sexy as hell! Julia was a feisty one. I loved her personality and how strong/confident she was. The romance they shared was intoxicating. I loved the messages they sent each other and how intimate they were over the phone. The sexual tension was so undeniable.

This book had me feeling so many different emotions. One minute I was gushing over the romance, the next I was biting my nails- LIKE nooooo this can't be happening.

 

I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to all mature readers!!

 

Interview with Author S.K. Weathers

Welcome Author S.K. Weathers & Thank you for doing an Interview with Reader's Candy!

 

Let's start with your writing.... Tell us a little about your most recent release. What is the title and description?
• Author’s name is S.K. Weathers
• Book Title is Fiancé for Hire
• Description: Sara receives a surprise visit from her mother, after she has just broken up with her fiancé. In a new living situation, she pretends she’s engaged to her new roommate, Nick. To make matters more complicated, her roommate’s brother, Jake doesn’t hide the fact that he’s very interested in Sara.
• The tagline is: Pursued by one brother, and completely confused by the other, what’s a girl with a pretend fiancé and real feelings to do?  

 

If someone asked you why they should read it... What would you say? It’s a lighthearted romance that anyone can relate to. You become invested in the story, because you learn so much about the characters and can identify with them, and you’re curious as to how it will all sort out in the end. Plus, everyone needs a little fluff in their lives, every once in a while. It's a nice escape. :)

If you had to describe your writing style with one word... What would it be and why?
In-depth
You really get to know the character’s personalities, and what drives them. I think I write them so they’re easy to imagine and they form a clear picture in your mind of who they are.

Is there an Author that inspires you to write? When reading... What genre do you prefer? The author I enjoy the most these days is Patricia Briggs. She has set up an incredible world in her books, down to the way she explains the social hierarchies, and subtle things like body language, etc. You can get lost in her books.
I like several genres: urban fantasy, paranormal, contemporary and historical romance.

We all claim a book boyfriend at one time or another... Who is your current book boyfriend?
Adam Hauptman from Patricia Brigg’s Mercy Thompson books.

Enough about books... Let's get to know you!

 

This or That?

Vanilla or Chocolate?

Chocolate!
Sour or Sweet?

  Sweet!
Money or Happiness?

Happiness, but a little money to eat would be great! ;)
Christian or Gideon?

N/A never read either of these books

 When it comes to a guy...

Looks or Personality?

Personality
Billionaire or Rockstar?

Rockstar
Boxers or Briefs?

Boxers or the boxer briefs. :D
Control Freak or Careless Jerk?

Control Freak…..although if he saw my housekeeping skills he would wig out. LOL.

Interview with Author Bethany Shaw

Welcome Author Bethany Shaw

& Thank you for doing an Interview with Reader's Candy!

 

Tell us a little about your most recent release.
What is the title and description?
Out of the Shadows
A war is brewing between the werewolf packs. In an attempt to save his sister, Emily, from being used as a breeder, Devon Harris flees his home with his sister, her boyfriend Marcus, and their brother Vincent, seeking refuge at his Uncle Rick's ranch. There he meets the fiery human Lark. In the midst of a war, does he dare let himself fall for her?

Lark Davies has been the sole provider for herself and sister since her parents died in an accident three years ago. Rick Harris has been like a second father to her. When his nephew comes to town, sparks immediately begin to fly as Lark finds herself drawn even further into the werewolf world. 

 If someone asked you why they should read it... What would you say?
It is full of twists and turns and focuses on pack politics as well as the romance between Devon and Lark.

 Is there an Author that inspires you to write?
Rachel Vincent 

 When reading... What genre do you prefer?
Paranormal Romance

 We all claim a book boyfriend at one time or another... Who is your current book boyfriend?
Todd from the Soul Screamers Series. He's got the perfect mix of good/bad.

Enough about books... Let's get to know you!

 

This or That?

Vanilla or Chocalate?

Vanilla except for Reese Cups
Sour or Sweet?

 Sweet
Money or Happiness?

Happiness


When it comes to a guy...
Looks or Personality?

Looks help but they have to have the personality to back it up.
Billionaire or Rockstar?

Billionaire
Boxers or Briefs?

Boxers
Control Freak or Careless Jerk?

Neither

In the bedroom...
Submissive or Dominant?

Depends on my mood
Handcuffs or Blindfold?

Blindfold
Whipped Cream or Lotion?

Lotion
Sweet/Slow or Hard/Fast ?

Sweet/slow

Interview with Author Bella Roccaforte

Welcome Author Bella Roccaforte & Thank you for doing an Interview with Reader's Candy

 

Let's start with your writing.... Tell us a little about your most recent release. What is the title and description?

My most recent release is part one of a companion prequel, INK: Sketches. This chronicles the events leading up to the start of Book One. INK: Fine Lines (Book1) takes place when the real action starts. Shay Baynes’ birthday is kind of a bust. Over the last year her life has been on a downward slide with the deaths of her twin sister, her mother, a major father figure and a dear friend from work. She’s also been caught between two childhood sweethearts since elementary school and finally made the decision to walk away from both of them to get her life started on her own independently. But it becomes nearly impossible to avoid either of the hotties. Aiden shows back up out of the blue. He won’t leave her side when her neighbors are murdered and she’s the prime the suspect because her comic book depicts the murder scene. Eli is a district attorney jeopardizing his career to keep her out of jail. 

Of course there have been strange occurrences that have gone unnoticed, until McNab, a paranormal investigator becomes involved and takes control.

This story is chock full of danger, and things that go bump in the night. Everyone’s involvement and history unfolds to set the scene for the rest of the series. 

Only .99 (Through today 10-31) 

 

If someone asked you why they should read it... What would you say? 

This story is a great read for people who like characters that act like real people. The hunky men are flawed and real, Shay is a hot mess like most twenty-two year olds and the interactions between the characters is witty and will make you laugh. It’s also full of suspense, edge of your chair happenings that will keep you reading. It’s a fun read that will keep you enthralled. 

 

If you had to describe your writing style with one word... What would it be and why?

Witty. The story and dialogue are both very fast paced. My characters say what most people think and just keep to themselves. My story also has more twists and turns than Mulholland Dr.!

 

Is there an Author that inspires you to write? 

There are a few but one that has directly and absolutely inspired me to finish my story is Addison Moore. She is my total hero. Aside from being an amazing writer she is also the best cheerleader anyone could ever ask for. When I lost nearly 30k words of my manuscript I was going to quit. But with her encouragement I kept on going. 

 

When reading... What genre do you prefer?

I really like a good paranormal story. I LOVE good zombie books.

 

We all claim a book boyfriend at one time or another... Who is your current book boyfriend?

My book boyfriend is now and will always be Gage Oliver from Addison Moore’s Celestra Series.

 

Enough about books... Let's get to know you! 

 

This or That?

Vanilla or Chocolate? 

Chocolate

Sour or Sweet?

Depends on the day, but usually sweet.

Money or Happiness?

Happiness – that is far more attainable than money

Christian or Gideon?

I feel dirty just saying this but….I’ve not read either of these books. *ducks* I’m sure someone just threw something at me. 

 

When it comes to a guy... 

Looks or Personality?

Personality

Billionaire or Rockstar?

Rockstar

Boxers or Briefs?

Boxer briefs

Control Freak or Careless Jerk?

Control freak (because it might be nice if someone else handled EVERYTHING) 

 

In the bedroom... 

Submissive or Dominant?

Depends on the day.

Handcuffs or Blindfold?

Both of course

Whipped Cream or Lotion?

 Lotion

 Sweet/Slow or Hard/Fast ?

again depends on the day

Interview with Author Melina Turner

Welcome Author Melina Turner & Thank you for doing an interview with Reader's Candy.

Let's start with your writing....

Tell us a little about your most recent release.
What is the title and description?

My most soon-to-be released book is in December 29th on my birthday and is called
The Deathly-Roses Volume 1. It is a whole new genre called prose/narrative and will be turning into an anime/manga comic book. It is between adult and YA so anyone can read it. Also I wrote it in year 3.

 

 Here's a small amount of the blurb...
Meet Wisty, a teenager forced by her family to bond to the richest, in Acrelain. But dire punishments, have given her something she never believed was true.
Join Wisty, as she sets off on an adventure between good and evil to find the very truths...that could break her or make her stronger.

 If someone asked you why they should read it... What would you say?
 I would say that they should read it as it's new and original, something you don't see everyday.
 

If you had to describe your writing style with one word... What would it be and why?
I'd say the way I write is "different" as I write every form of writing including movie scripts and lyrics and every genre of stories...their just not published yet.

 Is there an Author that inspires you to write?
There is not an author who inspired me to write. However I do have my favorites such as to name a few; Isobelle Carmody, Derek Landy, James Patterson, J.D. Robb, Nora Roberts, Alisson Croggon and so many more...

 When reading... What genre do you prefer?
I read any genre I can get my hands on.

 We all claim a book boyfriend at one time or another... Who is your current book boyfriend?
Fang from Maximum Ride, Rushton from Obernewtyn Chronicles and many others...THOR (wait we are talking about books but all my head is saying is...) THOR...THOR...THOR...THOR

 Enough about books... Let's get to know you!

This or That?
Vanilla or Chocolate? 

Chocolate anyday! Unless there's no chocolate then i will downgrade to vanilla
 Sour or Sweet?

Sweeeeeeeet! duuuuuude!
 Money or Happiness?

Id go for both but seeing as I don't have the mulah...I will always go for happiness... I mean its freeee! Why second chance it?
 Christian or Gideon?
I don't know about Gideon but I know I ain't no christian, at some point I was cathoolic and converted myself to my own religion of Freelancer. So I shall take the Gideon path on this one

When it comes to a guy...
Looks or Personality?

Truth be told, I'd say I'm not a judgmental person but on this part I am truthfully wrong. I like a good personality in my guys but I do like something I can look at and go, "dammmmn!" or more so have an attraction too.
 Billionaire or Rockstar?

I would rather go with either...a rockstar can be a billionaire but most billionaires are complete assholes so I'd stick to something regular or different, that stood out in the boring world :)
 Boxers or Briefs?

Jesus! No jesus can't save you now lol. Okay between this or that other...I'd say it depends on the briefs and/or boxers their wearing. Some people I'd gladly pay to put their clothes back on and others, well...helloooo
 Control Freak or Careless Jerk?
I'd say in between, I like the natural guy, yes a little bit of arrogance nut at least decent.

In the bedroom...
Submissive or Dominant?

Oh wowsers...now we come to the dangers of a bedroom...lets see. I am not much for anything like this but on tops my thing. I like being on top of everything. On top of my writing. On top of designing costumes...I'm always on top of everything i do... don't imagine this being any different actually *BLUSHES*
 Handcuffs or Blindfold?

Might as well go hard or go home...so both
Although I have heard of awkward situations where the man/woman left their partner cuffed up all day. That'd be horrible. Id never forgive someone for doing that! 

Whipped Cream or Lotion?

Whipped cream is yum but most lotions smell nice...hard decision
 Sweet/Slow or Hard/Fast ;) ?

OH MY GOSH...people ask this question? Jebesus...both