Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Currently Reading 2/28/2018

As of February 28th I am currently reading 2 books at the moment.

One of them is on my Nook app that I have on my smart phone:
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

I picked this up on a whim. And I am really enjoying it.I hope to finish it up in the first few days of March.














My physical book I am reading:
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Only a few pages in but enjoying it so far. My goal is to finish this series in March. We shall see if that happens.














What are you currently reading? Let me know in the comments below.

Happy Reading, Ashley

February Wrap Up 2018

Hello My Bookworms, Today's post is my February Wrap Up 2018.I got through 7 books in February, two of those books were rereads for me.. I'm happy with what I was able to read this month.




February Wrap Up 2018: 


1. The Game Plan/Double Dare by R.L. Mathewson 
I pick up these books when I need something to cheer me up. I laughed so much while reading these.
5/5 stars
2. Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier
My favorite book of the month!! This was everything I wanted from Smoke!! 5/5 stars
3. Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
I needed a Harry Potter visit from watching a Youtuber's videos going to the Harry Potter world. And as always and forever 5/5 stars
4.I Only Have Eyes For You by Bella Andre
I adore the Sullivan family. It was great reading about Sophie and Jake, :). 5/5 stars
5. The Unwelcomed Child by V.C. Andrews
This book was a crazy ride. I enjoyed it. 4/5 stars
6. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl 
When I originally read this back in 2013 I loved it and rated it 5/5 stars. Rereading it 5 years later.... it was soooo slow in parts for me. Which knocked it down to 4/5 stars. I am wanting to finish this series up hopeful in March.
7. Meet Cute:Some People Are Destined To Meet by Jennifer L. Armentrout 
This was a short story collection. To be honest I didn't read all of the stories. I know I read the first 3 and then skipped around to authors I liked. I rated this 3/5 stars

That is a wrap on February's reading. What books did you read in February? Finish any series? Let me know in the comments down below!!!

Happy Reading, Ashley



Friday, February 23, 2018

Friday Reads #2

So I'm still rereading Beautiful Creatures.... I think I might put it to the side for now. I am not wanting to read at all. This year is all about me just enjoying reading again. Not putting pressure on myself. But yet I kinda am putting pressure on myself.

What do you all do when you feel a reading slump coming on? I know some people like rereading a favorite book to help them get back into the swing of reading. I am finding myself just wanting to watch true crime shows... It is the only thing I have been watching the past week or so.

I do have plans tomorrow night with my family. We are celebrating my brother and his girlfriend's birthdays early. It will be a good time. I sometimes need time with my family. It is the best therapy in the world.

What are you reading this weekend? Any fun plans? Tell me in the comments!!

Happy Reading, Ashley 

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Under The Weather

Hey My Fellow Bookworms, I didn't get much reading done over the weekend. A sinus infection that I've been dealing with on and off for years decided to pop up again. So I just tried taking it easy and reading whenever I felt like it. I'm currently at 226 pages of the 561 of Beautiful Creatures. It is slowly coming back to me. I am hoping to finish this up this week. But we will see.

Besides reading, I watched alot of the ID channel on DirecTv. I go through phases of watching that channel and then not. Right now I'm addict to true crime shows.


Happy Reading, Ashley

Friday, February 16, 2018

Friday Reads #1

These posts will be up on Fridays telling of my plans for the weekend. As well as the book or books I am currently reading or hoping to get to over the weekend.

Right now for the first ever Friday Reads post. I decided I wanted to finish up The Castor Chronicles by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. I am rereading book one Beautiful Creatures.I first read this book back in 2013. I'm only on page 61 out of 563.

Guess we will see how far I get or if I finish it on my Reading Wrap Up post on Monday or Tuesday.

I don't have any other plans other then the usual house cleaning and taking care of the furbabies.


So hopefully I can read a lot over the weekend.


What plans do you have over the weekend? What books are you reading?
Let me know in the comments!

Happy Reading, Ashley

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier

Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier

Released:  February 16th 2018
Publisher:  T.M. Frazier
Series: King, Book Eight
Page Amount: 358, Kindle Edition
Source: Publisher

From USA Today Bestselling Author T.M. Frazier

Up In Smoke is a standalone. You DO NOT have 
to read the rest of the books in the King Series to 
enjoy Smoke's story. 

"I’m a man without a conscience. 
I deal in murder and mayhem.
I’m the best at what I do. 
Frankie Helburn is supposed to be an easy job. 
A means to flush her father out of hiding.
Simple. 
Except there isn’t anything simple about Frankie or the secrets she’s keeping. 
She’s stubborn as hell and the sexiest god damn thing I have ever seen, sending dark, dirty animalistic desire coursing through my veins. 
She’s cocaine with legs. A f*cking addiction that makes me question things I’ve never questioned before. Want things I’ve never wanted before. 
I might have her, but she isn’t mine to keep. 
If her father doesn’t show his face, she will be mine. 
To KILL."

-Information from Goodreads.com 


My Review:
I did receive an ebook ARC of Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier exchange for an honest review. I have read all seven previous novels in the King series. So I was super stoked to get my hands on this bad boy. I fell in love with Smoke and Frankie. Their heart breaking pasts and how they grow into something together was wonderful to read. I was glued from the very first word until the very end. I am sadden to have read it so fast. 

This book was everything I've come to love from T.M. Frazier. Smoke and Frankie are quite the duo. I loved reading about each of their backgrounds. Seeing Smoke bond with Bear,King, and Preppy. Made my heart all warm inside. I adored this book just as much as all of Tracey's books. Words won't ever give justice for how much I love this book!!! I am so glad to have been given an ebook ARC of Up In Smoke. Tracey thank you for another amazing male and female main characters. This was one crazy ride. 

5/5 stars... I'd give a billion if I could!!!

Happy Reading, Ashley


Release Day Blitz: Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier



I am super excited that today Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier is available now and I get to share the news!!

If you haven't heard about this amazing book by Author T.M. Frazier, be sure to check out all the details down below. About The Book:

Title: Up In Smoke

Author: T.M. Frazier

Pub. Date: February 16th, 2018

Publisher: T.M. Frazier

Pages: 360

Formats: Paperback, Kindle

Find It: Amazon, Goodreads


"I'm a man without a conscience. I deal in murder and mayhem.I'm the best at what I do. Frankie Helburn is supposed to be an easy job. A means to ush her father out of hiding.Simple. Except there isn't anything simple about Frankie or the secrets she's keeping. She's cocaine with legs. I'm addicted before I've even had a taste. I might have her, but I can't keep her. But if her father doesn't show his face, Frankie will be mine. To KILL."







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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Reading Wrap Up #2

I know I should've posted this yesterday. But it slipped my mind. I finished rereading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling on Saturday afternoon. Oh I love revisiting Harry and Hogwarts. It feels like hugging an old friend. I continue on reading on my kindle I Only Have Eyes For You by Bella Andre. That book was so cute and sweet. I loved Bella's books.

I decided to pick up The Unwelcomed Child by V.C. Andrews its alright so far. I'm really not liking the main characters grandparents. But I guess you aren't supposed to like them. Not sure what I will pick up after finishing it.

I spent some time on Saturday night with my family. It  was a good time. Although I sometimes feel misunderstood by them. I'm sure everyone feels that way at times with their family. Right?

How is your reading going so far in February? How many books have you read for the month? I've read 4 books in the month.

Happy Reading, Ashley

Thursday, February 8, 2018

#Excerpt Reveal For #King Series "Up In Smoke": by T.M. Frazier


Up In Smoke, An All-New Gritty Standalone Romance by T.M. Frazier is coming February 19th,2018!!!!

"I’m a man without a conscience. 
I deal in murder and mayhem.
I’m the best at what I do. 
Frankie Helburn is supposed to be an easy job. 
A means to flush her father out of hiding.
Simple. 
Except there isn’t anything simple about Frankie or the secrets she’s keeping. 
She’s stubborn as hell and the sexiest god damn thing I have ever seen, sending dark, dirty animalistic desire coursing through my veins. 
She’s cocaine with legs. A f*cking addiction that makes me question things I’ve never questioned before. Want things I’ve never wanted before. 
I might have her, but she isn’t mine to keep. 
If her father doesn’t show his face, she will be mine. 
To KILL."


* Other books in the King Series DO NOT have to be read to enjoy Smoke's book. Up in Smoke can be read as a standalone.


Excerpt:

“All these bruises,” Smoke muses. “And not one of them caused by me.” He trails a hand up my arms and down my flat stomach. “Pity, but I still have time to leave my mark on you yet.”  
My entire body stiffens. I’m as rigid as a corpse. 
Smoke chuckles and I’m glad I’m facing away because his laugh is pure torture, causing his erection to vibrate against my folds which are aching for more contact. 
“You will be punished, hellion. You can be sure of that.” 
I look over my shoulder and meet his dark eyes which darken even further as his pupils dilate. His lingering gaze rakes me over from my feet to my breasts and back down to the space between my thighs. He licks his full bottom lip. 
My stomach flips. My will to fight him off doesn’t waiver, but my body isn’t getting the message. My core clenches again. I turn back around to face the tile, digging my teeth into my lower lip until I taste my own blood. 
His chest presses against my back, and his hardness pulses between my legs, rubbing against my inner thighs. He squirts some shampoo in his hand, working it into my hair. He tilts my head back and rinses my hair then slides his slick and soapy hand down my body. 
I’m breathing rapidly now. Short quick breaths I can’t control. There’s a deep rumble in his throat. His hand travels lower and lower on my stomach until it’s between my legs. He’s working his thumb over my swollen nub, sending sparks of need, pangs of pleasure, and a wave of self-hatred, surging within my battered body and bruised soul. 
“What…what are you doing?” I ask, seeing flashes of white hot lust behind my closed eyes. 
“More questions…” his voice a hearty amused rasp. His fingers circle my clit while he continues to rock his hard cock between my legs. The pressure building is so strong it borders on painful. 
Tears leak from my eyes. I’m so fucking mad at myself for being turned on. For Smoke being right. I’m so wet. He feels it. There’s no way he can’t feel it.  
He leans in close. I’m stone still except for the tremors gripping my body. He licks the tear off my cheek and groans. He dips the tip of his finger inside of me and I tighten around the intrusion. It’s a foreign sensation. Strange. It feels both wrong and right. Pleasurable and painful. “Your tight little pussy is weeping too. I wonder if its tears taste the same.” 
I look over my shoulder as he withdraws his finger and sucks it into his mouth. He groans. “Fear or desire. They both taste real fuckin’ good to me.” 
He places his hand back between my legs. When I try to squeeze my thighs together to keep him out he parts them with his knee on a grunt and begins circling my clit again. This time harder. Faster. 
I’m staying as still as I can, but when I feel something begin to happen inside my body. The sparks he ignited within me are all crashing together. I can’t hold back. My face scrunches as I try to fight the orgasm fighting its way out, but it’s no use. I can’t fight it. It’s too fucking strong. I’m so fucking close. 
I arch my back without thinking, pressing my ass against him, begging for more. For what I need to push me over the edge. 
Smoke hisses. “Oh, what I could do to this beautiful little pussy.” 
The pleasure builds and builds as he strokes me harder. Faster. I’m about to come all over his fingers when the feeling is lost. 
I spin around. 
Smoke is gone. 
I can’t see through the steam so I shut off the spray and wipe the water from my eyes only to see Smoke toweling off in front of the sink on the other side of the bathroom. 
The only proof I have of what just happened between us was real is his cock. Erect. Thick. Huge. The purplish swollen head bobs against his abs, jutting out over the top of the towel he wraps around his waist. 
“What…what just happened?” I stammer, leaning back against the wall for support. 
Smoke steps forward, and when I go to jerk back, he reaches out and pinches my nipple painfully hard. I yelp and leap back, slipping on the tile, falling on my ass, taking the shower curtain down with me.
Smoke rips the curtain off my head and glares down at me with a triumphant grin on his evil beautiful face. “What just happened was called punishment and you got off easy. Next time I’ll split that tight pussy in two with my fucking cock.” 
He goes to leave but stops. “You want pain?” he asks. “I’ll give it to you. You want pleasure? Now that’s something you’re gonna have to earn.”  
He leaves, slamming the door behind him. 
I release a shaky exhale. 
I’d hoped the rest of my time with Smoke would be tolerable, but there’s no fucking way that’s going to happen. Not now. Not with my skin crawling with need. I’m losing my mind. About where I am. About what this is all about. About this beautiful horrible evil man. 
I feel like I’ve already been split in two. 
What Smoke is doing to me is far more than punishment. 
It's  pure fucking torture.






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About the Author: 
T.M.Frazier is a USA TODAY bestselling author. She resides in sunny Southwest Florida with her husband and her young daughter.
When she’s not writing she loves talking to her readers, country music, reading and traveling. Her debut novel, The Dark Light of Day was published in September of 2013 and when she started writing it she intended for it to be a light beachy romance.
Well…it has a beach in it!  

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Up in Smoke: A King Series Novel
From USA Today Bestselling Author T.M. FrazierUp In Smoke is a standalone. You DO NOT have to read the rest of the books in the King Series to enjoy Smoke's story. I’m a man without a conscience. I deal in murder and mayhem.I’m the best at what I do. Frankie Helburn is supposed to  to be an easy job. 
A means to flush her father out of hiding.
Simple. 
Except there isn’t anything simple about Frankie or the secrets she’s keeping. 
She’s stubborn as hell and the sexiest god damn thing I have ever seen, sending dark, dirty animalistic desire coursing through my veins. 
She’s cocaine with legs. A f*cking addiction that makes me question things I’ve never questioned before. Want things I’ve never wanted before. 
I might have her, but she isn’t mine to keep. 
If her father doesn’t show his face, she will be mine. 
To KILL.

* Other books in the King Series DO NOT have to be read to enjoy Smoke's book. Up in Smoke can be read as a standalone. * 



Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Reading Wrap Up

I did finish the bind up of The Game Plan and Double Dare by R.L. Mathewson as well as finishing Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier. I loved everything I read over the weekend and into the beginning of this week. I'm currently rereading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. After watching some of LeahMouse's vlogs on Youtube with her Harry Potter adventures. I was craving rereading the series. I did reread the first book last year. The Ravenclaw edition!!

I did watch the Super Bowl. And I am beyond happy that my team won!!!! This was years in the making for them. I saw it happening in my mind. I just didn't want to jinx it out loud. Now for them to rest up and ready for next season!! I've been a fan since 2012.


I will be posting on February 8th an excerpt reveal of Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier. If you are looking forward to that release you should check the post out.

My review will be posted on February 19th. I loved that book. Can't wait for more from Tracey in the future.....


Well that is all for now. Happy Reading, Ashley!!!


Friday, February 2, 2018

Currently Reading and Weekend Plans

I'm currently reading the bind up of Double Dare and The Game Plan by R.L. Mathewson. I'm 38% into and loving it. I needed this book!! I'm laughing and smiling. Hoping to finish it by Sunday. I will be getting an ebook ARC of Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier. Super excited to read it!!!












As for my other plans for the weekend. My boys the Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl!!! I am so proud of them!!! I can see the outcome in my mind. And I am keeping it there!!!








What are you reading for the weekend? Going to watch the big game or are you just going to watch for the commercials? Half time show???

Let me know in the comments!! Happy Reading, Ashley