Showing posts with label The Rhythm of my Heart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Rhythm of my Heart. Show all posts

Saturday, September 13, 2014

BOOK BLITZ






SYNOPSIS:

Grace Rivers is your everyday twenty-five year old. She could have the world at her feet, but instead chooses to help run the family business. After experiencing great loss early in her life, Grace values what's most important: her family and friends. But she aches to find that certain someone—that one great, passionate love who values family as much as she does.

Cole Tierney loves his life. He has a wonderful family, a loyal best friend and a successful career as an ER doctor. The only downside is he wants someone to share it with. After being used and left heartbroken, he wants to find someone who will love him for him and not his or his family's status.

"Every beat my heart makes is for you. Every time it beats faster it's because of you—because you're near me, because of your smile—because you take my breath away."

Their two hearts collide by chance and an undeniable connection is quickly made.

But when others are plotting against their happiness, will their love flatline, or will the rhythm of their hearts continue to beat as one?

Goodreads Book Link: www.goodreads.com/book/show/20504580-the-rhythm-of-
my-heart



Excerpt
 I cut off her rambling by quickly spinning her around and crushing my mouth to hers.

The kiss is so hard and fierce that she lets out a high-pitched moan of surprise. I move my hands to cup her face and continue controlling the kiss, plunging my tongue into the depths of her mouth, until she finally relents and surrenders herself to the moment.

Wrapping her wet hands from the salad washing around my neck, she hikes up her right leg and curls it around my body pulling me closer until our hips fit perfectly together.

“Oh Jesus, Gracie.” I pant as we both gasp for breath, and then devour one another’s
mouths again.

We’re so lost in our passionate embrace that we jump apart when we hear, “Oh, for the
love of God, Cole! A mother really shouldn’t have to witness her children fornicating on the kitchen counter. Plus, I’ve always told you... No snacks before dinner.” My mom
chuckles with a smile on her face.

“Really, Mom?” April shakes her head as she walks in the open French doors leading off the back deck, her arms filled with covered platters.

“What?” Mom asks innocently, as she moves to the fridge and starts putting things in.

“He looked like he was about to devour poor Grace; I’m surprised she’s still breathing.”

By this time, Gracie has untangled her body from mine; and when I look at her face, she is bright red, clearly mortified at being caught by my parents and sister.

“Oh, now, don’t be embarrassed, Grace. Even after all these years, John still can’t keep
his hands to himself. And oh my, what those hands can do...”

“MOM!” April and I screech at the same time, horrified by the images that have just inserted themselves into our brains. Gracie’s loud, vivacious laughter fills the room, all
traces of her embarrassment erased.

PURCHASE LINKS:

AMAZON US: http://amzn.com/B00L9L8K9C

 AMAZON UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00L9L8K9C

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-rhythm-of-my-heart-velvet-reed/

1119870120?ean=9781501440175&itm=1&usri=9781501440175

Ibooks link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id892809442

AUTHOR BIO:
Velvet Reed is the pen name of an avid book lover, reviewer and blogger who has turned writer.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia; she is a city girl at heart but loves the laid back lifestyle of living in country New South Wales. Married to her first and only love, she is a devoted mother of three who juggles her very active children and their many extracurricular activities, working in the middle of the night, running a blog, and writing.

Velvet's love of reading was realized only 3 short years ago after the death of her amazing father. She used the escape into the fictional world to help her through her grief and post natal depression, not releasing the great impact so many talented authors would have on her life.

AUTHOR CONTACTS:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Velvetreedauthor

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/Velvetreed

Email: velvetreed@outlook.com

Sunday, July 27, 2014

REVIEW

Review
The Rhythm of my Heart - Velvet Reed
(Matters of the Heart #1)


 Good reads
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20504580-the-rhythm-of-my-heart

Synopsis
`** This book is recommended for people over 18 years due to strong language and sexual content.**

Grace Rivers is your everyday twenty-five year old. She could have the world at her feet, but instead chooses to help run the family business. After experiencing great loss early in her life, Grace values what's most important: her family and friends. But she aches to find that certain someone—that one great, passionate love who values family as much as she does.

Cole Tierney loves his life. He has a wonderful family, a loyal best friend and a successful career as an ER doctor. The only downside is he wants someone to share it with. After being used and left heartbroken, he wants to find someone who will love him for him and not his or his family's status.

"Every beat my heart makes is for you. Every time it beats faster it's because of you—because you're near me, because of your smile—because you take my breath away."

Their two hearts collide by chance and an undeniable connection is quickly made.

But when others are plotting against their happiness, will their love flatline, or will the rhythm of their hearts continue to beat as one?

REVIEW
Warning: This book ends on a cliffhanger, so if cliffhangers aren't you're thing, then please stop reading!! If you don't mind one, then carry on reading, I promise it will be well-worth your time!!

This is Velvet Reed's debut novel and what a debut novel it was!!! She most definitly has a bright, bright future if the books to come are like this and she certainly has a fan for life in me!!! The book grabbed me from the very first word, and i dont mean of the first chapter. Rather in the beautiful dedication to her father, which had the tears flowing even before I'd even started.

Rhythm of my heart took me on an emotional roller coaster from beginning to end and with every subsequent page I found myself drawn in further to the story, so much so that I was unable to put it down, unless i had to. 
So I highly recommend finding some quite down time to read it because once you get going you wont be able to stop!!!!!

The story revolves around Grace, who is twenty five and alternates between helping run her family's business and looking after her niece who is deaf, and Cole who is a successful ER doctor. Both have been hurt by previous partners, yet they both yearn for that someone special to share their lives with.

A chance meeting in the emergency room starts an absolutely amazing journey between Grace and Cole that comes complete with twists and turns, drama and tears and just went you think they're finally going to get their HEA, the book comes to an abrupt halt with a BANG!!

The book will leave you laughing out loud. 

It will have you shedding more then just a few tears, so keep tissues handy.  

There are a few moments when you'll find yourself wanting to kick some serious ass, slap someone silly, pull hair, even scratch a few eyes out!!! (generally those moments are all for one person - yes there's one of those "woman" in the storyline lol).

It will leave you sighing, wishing for you very own Dr Cole!!

The bedroom scenes are steamy and H.O.T that left me fanning myself more then once.


I absolutely adore all the characters - they all compliment each other and mesh so well together. I especially love Grace's florist bff!!!

Grace is a one very special character. She's sweet, beautiful, loyal and honest to a tee.  There really isn't anything she wouldn't do for her family and friends. The loss she experiences at such a young age has made her value each and every day of life she's given.

Cole is super H.O.T but he's more then that. He's compassionate, charming, loyal and very romantic.  Despite having a successful career his feet are firmly planted on the ground which probably has alot to do with his supportive family.  There is a moment or two that you want to slap him across the head for being utterly stupid, but other then he's awesome.

Despite the ending this book will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy for days afterwards and once I've found some spare time I'm planning on reading it all over again!!

***** out of 5 stars for an absolutely beautiful love story Velvet. Looking forward to the second book, it cant come out soon enough

Friday, July 04, 2014

BLOG TOUR PROMO







SYNOPSIS:

Grace Rivers is your everyday twenty-five year old. She could have the world at her feet, but instead chooses to help run the family business. After experiencing great loss early in her life, Grace values what's most important: her family and friends. But she aches to find that certain someone—that one great, passionate love who values family as much as she does.

Cole Tierney loves his life. He has a wonderful family, a loyal best friend and a successful career as an ER doctor. The only downside is he wants someone to share it with. After being used and left heartbroken, he wants to find someone who will love him for him and not his or his family's status.

"Every beat my heart makes is for you. Every time it beats faster it's because of you—because you're near me, because of your smile—because you take my breath away."


Their two hearts collide by chance and an undeniable connection is quickly made.

But when others are plotting against their happiness, will their love flat line, or will the rhythm of their hearts continue to beat as one?



PURCHASE LINKS:

AMAZON US ** AMAZON UK **  iBooks ** B&N


EXCERPT:

 With our bodies aligned perfectly together, we dance; swaying along with the music as it changes and the start of  “Heartbeat” by Enrique Iglesias penetrates through the room. This song is perfect because not only is my heart racing, but I can feel Cole’s beating wildly against my back. The lyrics speak volumes; Cole is already stealing my heart... I can feel it.
 So lost in the song, it takes me a second to realize that my hair has been pulled to the side and Cole’s lips are peppering soft wet kisses along my neck and shoulder.

Goosebumps break out across my skin and desire ripples its way through my system. His touch is all-consuming and by God, I want and need to be consumed. “Grace,” he whispers as he kisses and licks my ear lobe. My body shudders in reaction and moves closer to him
allowing contact with the very hard and impressive bulge that presses into my lower
back.
 Dear God, is it normal to feel like this so soon after meeting someone?

I turn in his arms without breaking contact and look directly into those bright blue eyes, which are heated and sparkling with desire. My gaze moves to his lips as his tongue trails across them and I lose all control. Throwing myself forward, I wrap my arms tightly around his neck and crash my lips to his.

As everything around us fades away, Cole’s arms engulf my body completely so that there isn’t even a millimeter of space between us. His hungry lips assault mine and I can feel the need radiating off him in waves. Our lips part, our tongues meet and embrace, dancing with each other in the confines of our mouths.
His taste is exquisite and his technique exceptional as he takes control of the kiss.

I vaguely register his hands roaming my body as my fingers tangle further into his hair,  pushing his head closer to mine. I don’t know how long we stand there so completely wrapped up in each other, but when we both pull back, our chests are heaving and our
breathing labored.

Cole leans forward and rests his forehead against mine. My eyes close as I relish the sweet gesture. “Most spectacular first kiss ever, Sweet Cheeks.”

My heart swells at the comment and his new name for me. I really like it. “I couldn’t agree with you more,” I simply reply, knowing I will always remember this moment forever.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Velvet Reed is the pen name of an avid book lover, reviewer and blogger who has turned writer.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia; she is a city girl at heart but loves the laid back lifestyle of living in country New South Wales. Married to her first and only love, she is a devoted mother of three who juggles her very active children and their many extracurricular activities, working in the middle of the night, running a blog, and writing.

Velvet's love of reading was realized only 3 short years ago after the death of her amazing father. She used the escape into the fictional world to help her through her grief and post natal depression, not releasing the great impact so many talented authors would have on her life.



AUTHOR CONTACTS:

Email:  
velvetreed@outlook.com


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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

RELEASE BLITZ




SYNOPSIS:

Grace Rivers is your everyday twenty-five year old. She could have the world at her feet, but instead chooses to help run the family business. After experiencing great loss early in her life, Grace values what's most important: her family and friends. But she aches to find that certain someone—that one great, passionate love who values family as much as she does.

Cole Tierney loves his life. He has a wonderful family, a loyal best friend and a successful career as an ER doctor. The only downside is he wants someone to share it with. After being used and left heartbroken, he wants to find someone who will love him for him and not his or his family's status.
"Every beat my heart makes is for you. Every time it beats faster it's because of you—because you're near me, because of your smile—because you take my breath away."

Their two hearts collide by chance and an undeniable connection is quickly made.

But when others are plotting against their happiness, will their love flatline, or will the rhythm of their hearts continue to beat as one?


PURCHASE LINKS:

WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN AVAILABLE



EXCERPT:

I cut off her rambling by quickly spinning her around and crushing my mouth to hers. The kiss is so hard and fierce that she lets out a high-pitched moan of surprise. I move my hands to cup her face and continue controlling the kiss, plunging my tongue into the depths of her mouth, until she finally relents and surrenders herself to the moment. Wrapping her wet hands from the salad washing around my neck, she hikes up her right leg and curls it around my body pulling me closer until our hips fit perfectly together. “Oh Jesus, Gracie.” I pant as we both gasp for breath, and then devour one another’s mouths again.


We’re so lost in our passionate embrace that we jump apart when we hear, “Oh, for the love of God, Cole! A mother really shouldn’t have to witness her children fornicating on the kitchen counter. Plus, I’ve always told you... No snacks before dinner.” My mom chuckles with a smile on her face.

“Really, Mom?” April shakes her head as she walks in the open French doors leading off the back deck, her arms filled with covered platters.

“What?” Mom asks innocently, as she moves to the fridge and starts putting things in. “He looked like he was about to devour poor Grace; I’m surprised she’s still breathing.”


By this time, Gracie has untangled her body from mine; and when I look at her face, she is bright red, clearly mortified at being caught by my parents and sister.


“Oh, now, don’t be embarrassed, Grace. Even after all these years, John still can’t keep his hands to himself. And oh my, what those hands can do...”



“MOM!” April and I screech at the same time, horrified by the images that have just inserted themselves into our brains. Gracie’s loud, vivacious laughter fills the room, all traces of her embarrassment erased.


AUTHOR BIO:

Velvet Reed is the pen name of an avid book lover, reviewer and blogger who has turned writer.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia; she is a city girl at heart but loves the laid back lifestyle of living in country New South Wales. Married to her first and only love, she is a devoted mother of three who juggles her very active children and their many extracurricular activities, working in the middle of the night, running a blog, and writing.

Velvet's love of reading was realized only 3 short years ago after the death of her amazing father. She used the escape into the fictional world to help her through her grief and post natal depression, not releasing the great impact so many talented authors would have on her life.


AUTHOR CONTACTS:



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