iRead Book Tours presents... DEGREES OF LOVE by Lisa Slabach - SPOTLIGHT + GIVEAWAY!

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Today, we're joining iRead Book Tours for a SPOTLIGHT on a Women's Fiction title that will make you think twice.  We all want to be seen, to be understood, to be appreciated...well what happens when those elements have fallen out of a relationship, and the grass is suddenly MUCH greener on the other side...with another?  Dun dun dunnnnnn!  Ready or not, fair readers, here comes today's title in the spotlight....

Degrees of Love

by

Lisa Slabach

Category: Adult Fiction, 344 pages

Genre: Women's Fiction

Publisher: Bookbaby

Release date: Dec 1, 2017

Tour dates: May 1 to 18, 2018

Content Rating: PG-13 + M (Adult themes including infidelity, occasional F-word, non-explicit sex scenes)

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About the book...

At thirty-six, Susan Sinclair has it all. She's just been promoted to Senior Vice President of Mobile Banking at her firm, a prestigious position bringing fresh creative challenges and a hefty salary increase. Like the shiny new BMW in the driveway of the Silicon Valley home she shares with her husband, Matt, and their two beautiful boys, Susan exudes confidence and style.

Yet despite her success in juggling the roles of wife, mother, and businesswoman, Susan struggles with a secret dissatisfaction. Matt's work in cutting-edge computer research pays less than her job, and with each advance in her career, he has grown more distant. But Matt refuses to admit there is a problem, and Susan forces herself to play along, determined to give her boys the close-knit family life she never had.

Then she meets her new boss, Reese Kirkpatrick. Working and traveling together, she and Reese become a crackerjack team, but little by little, pleasure mixes with business. For the first time in a long time—maybe ever—Susan feels seen and appreciated for who she is. Certain she would never allow their friendship to cross the line, Susan lets herself stray dangerously close to the edge.

​A moment of weakness changes everything. Now, unable to stomach the façade her marriage has become yet unwilling to decimate her family by moving forward with Reese, Susan faces a choice that could cost her everything—including her children . . . but possibly bring her more than she can dream.

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Praise for Degrees of Love:

​"Slabach crafts a relatable, heartbreakingly real story that will no doubt resonate with those at a similar station in life: women who love their families yet yearn for just a little more—to feel wanted rather than needed, to feel passion rather than complacency. In engaging prose and through skillful storytelling, Slabach captivates with an all-too-familiar story that raises questions with no easy answers."

- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

"This does not read like a debut author’s book. Slabach shows herself to be adept at portraying the complex emotions of the human condition. Her characters live and breathe on the page in a way that every author strives for, but few actually manage. Susan’s struggles ring true, and the way she handles everything makes her a very likable and relatable character."

- Sarah Perry, San Francisco Book Review, 5 Stars

"Profound, heart wrenching and very emotional, it is hard to believe that Degrees of Love is a debut novel by Lisa Slabach. This is one of the best novels I have read this year."

- Rabia Tanveer, Readers' Favorite

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Meet the Author:

Degrees of Love is Lisa Slabach’s debut novel. She is currently working on her third full-length manuscript and a collection of short stories inspired by her experiences growing up in a small farm community in Washington’s Yakima Valley. In addition to writing, Lisa works for a Fortune 500 Company, leading a sales team in the financial industry. She currently resides in Northern California with her husband and has two daughters, who are both pursuing careers in film. In her free time, she enjoys drinking wine with friends and cooking in her pink kitchen.

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Win a signed copy of Degrees of Love or a $25 Amazon.com gift card!

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Special thanks to Laura at iRead Book Tours for the chance to bring this tour to you.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Season of Hope by Sara Jane Jacobs + GIVEAWAY!

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we're shining the spotlight on an Inspirational Romance via iRead Book Tours and Clean Reads.  It's a story that revolves around secret crushes, hidden pasts, uncertain futures, and the desire to find your best self in the midst of it all.  So, if you're ready to add another title to your wish list, join me as we welcome today's book in the spotlight...

Season of Hope

by

Sara Jane Jacobs

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About the book...

When Amanda Jarvis prays that a special friend will move into the vacant house near her isolated mountain home, she isn't upset when God sends a boy instead of a girl. But Amanda's not the only one receiving unexpected answers to her prayers. After fleeing with his mother from an abusive father, Tyler Armstrong finds much-needed love and acceptance with Amanda’s family over the next ten years.

​As high school graduation nears, Tyler is shocked when one carefree afternoon with Amanda churns up an inner turmoil he would have never imagined; he’s crushing on his best friend. And for the first time in his life he’s hiding a secret from Amanda. Convinced the timing is all wrong, Tyler pushes his feelings aside as he and Amanda prepare for the future. He will soon begin training to pursue his dream of becoming a Navy Seal, while Amanda makes plans to spend the summer in Manhattan with her aunt and then return home to the community college.

​When Amanda’s summer job catapults her into a modeling career, she readily accepts the much-needed distraction. Tyler’s impending deployment is turning her world upside down. Along with the fact that she’s falling for her best friend. And, for the first time in her relationship with Tyler, she’s hiding a secret, too.

​Phoebe Garrison, Amanda’s controlling aunt, is thrilled when she is given the power to act on behalf of her underage niece. Bored with her Fortune 500 advertising agency, becoming Amanda’s manager is just what she's been looking for to rekindle her aspirations. But as Tyler becomes aware of Phoebe’s obsession to push Amanda into supermodel status, tensions rise. As the three of them become entangled in a mass of concealed ambition and desire, each will make decisions that will send ripples of turbulence across their futures.

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About author Sara Jane Jacobs...

I began writing as a hobby while raising my two children. In 2015, I dusted off my stories and my dreams to see if I could turn my hobby into a career. My first story, Season of Hope, was inspired by summer vacations which always included a trip to Franklin, North Carolina, to visit family and explore The Smoky Mountains. When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time with family and most anything that involves being outdoors, especially camping and hiking. I currently live along the Emerald Coast of Florida and never complain about the hot, humid summers, because that's exactly how I like them! ​


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Special thanks to Laura at iRead Book Tours for the chance to bring this tour to you!  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, THIS TOUR, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is available now via Clean Reads, so be on the lookout for it on a bookstore shelf or virtual retailer of your choosing.

BEFORE YOU GO...

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN 1 OF 5 ($10) AMAZON GIFT CARDS IN THE TOUR WIDE GIVEAWAY!  JUST CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE RAFFLECOPTER FORM AND YOU'RE IN IT TO WIN IT!

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BLOG TOUR: Let's Try This Again by Jordyn Woodtke

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Well, I don't know about you, but I'VE had a busy week!  Between work being extra busy thanks to a certain holiday, my schedule being off, and my blogging calendar running over, I'm lucky to have known whether I was coming or going at certain points.  But look!  It's...

Time to party it up, let your hair down, and in my case...probably sleep part of the day away, blog, read, and play with my pups.  What can I say?  I'm an EXCITING individual...but definitely NOT when compared to today's leading lady. 

Today, we're hosting a stop via iRead Book Tours for a title that finds itself at home on the Contemporary Women's Fiction, and Romance shelves...but, umm, yeah...with a definite ADULTS ONLY warning, but more on that in a minute.  Let's get down to business (monkey or otherwise) as we take a look between the epages of today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

Let's Try This Again

by

Jordyn Woodtke

About the book...

One girl.  Two guys.  It's complicated. And hot.

First there is Isaac, the ex-boyfriend who threatens her move to a sunny new life on the west coast when he suddenly comes back into the picture.  The chemistry is intoxicating and Josie starts eating, breathing, and sleeping with him again until the move.  Things are hard enough saying goodbye to her childhood home and very best friends, but when Isaac makes it seem like he might actually want her to stay, Josie wonders if she’s giving up on him too quickly.

Josie takes the plunge and moves to California.

Then comes Carter. Sweet, doting - and, oh my god! - former boy band heartthrob, Carter. Josie’s new life falls into place, with new friends and a job working as the personal assistant for Carter as he plans the re-launch of his career. When it seems like there might be something between Josie and her new boss, she can’t help but hold back in fear of crossing a line and, worse yet, getting her heart crushed.  Once again.

What spirals into a complicated, heart wrenching, unexpected love triangle forces Josie to face a decision that she is not sure she can make.  Carter or Isaac.  Or - who knows?

It’s Sex in the City meets Bridget Jones Diary under the Hollywood sign.  A masterful debut novel of love, sex and rock & roll in the New Adult genre.

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Alrighty guys, let's get back to the nitty gritty.

First, that ADULTS ONLY label I slapped on it.

  We're not talking erotica, but we are talking TALK, DEEDS, and oh how the FOUL LANGUAGE flies!  Seriously guys, I thought I was reading the script to an old Ice T movie (Trespass, look it up) with the amount of non-pseudo-swearing Josie does!  There was a disclaimer that it is rated PG-13 and that the leading lady has the vocab of your average 20-something that loses their filter a time or two.  Umm, that's a little bit of a stretch to me or perhaps I just hung with a more cultured crowd.  Josie's filter is almost nonexistent for pretty much MOST of the book.  Grant it, it's not all outside her head, but a good portion still is, so for me, that kinda put a less-than-rosy-glasses filter on the story.  HOWEVER, it didn't kill my enjoyment entirely...

Let's see, the first fifth of the story is pretty much about how many times Josie and Isaac have been together AND apart, the fact that she's moving to California in a month, and how much of a sex god this Isaac guy is.  *-*  Yeah...okay, so I'm not winning it any points so far.  Hang on though because the good stuff really begins after the move.  Once she breaks away from the drama, I found myself liking Josie a bit more (I've been told California sun is good for you!), understanding her decisions a wee bit (emphasis on wee), and rooting for her even when the chances of a grand ending seemed slim.  Her new roomies are AWESOME, her job is FABULOUS, and the fact that she stays in touch with her besties across the USA is touching.  She comes into her own despite the pitfalls she encounters and while I really did not like the ending, it still suited Josie's personality...so I'd still call it a win.

In the end, the language doesn't get any better and I can't say I got the warm fuzzies from really anything, but I don't regret my time with this crazy cast either. Curious...I know, it was to me too, but I call it like I see them, or in this case, tell how I feel about them.  While Josie won't be up for model citizen of the year anytime soon, it doesn't mean she's less worthy of her own happily ever after, no matter how different her version might be from yours or mine.  In a nutshell, she's a girl just trying to navigate the murky waters of adulthood, leading with her heart, letting the world hear her roar, and not settling for less than she deserves.  Mad props Josie....mad props.

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Sneak a peek into a pretty big turning point with this cinematic scenes courtesy of the publisher...

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About the author...

Jordyn Woodtke is an exceedingly gifted new author who is destined to take the New Adult genre by storm with her debut novel entitled Let's Try This Again.

A graduate of NYU, she majored in screenwriting with a minor in bottomless brunching, skills she took with her when she moved to Los Angeles to follow her dream of becoming a writer. Jordyn started writing poetry and plays in high school, garnering prestigious awards and accolades from the Hartford Stage, Drexel University, the Waterbury Young Playwrights Festival and the national Scholastic Art & Writing awards, among others.

Now, on any given afternoon you are likely to find Jordyn petting random dogs on her street, noshing at any of the numerous brunch spots in LA, or bingeing Netflix on her couch. She's grateful and dedicated to the art of storytelling because it lets her say all the things she wished she'd said when she had the chance.

And if Let’s Try This Again is any indicator of future success, Jordyn will get to keep saying them for a long, long time. 

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Special thanks to Cami at iRead Book Tours for the ebook for review and the chance to bring this tour to you.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, THIS TOUR, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is available now, so be on the lookout for it at your favorite online retailers.  Be sure to stop by the other sites on this tour for other great features, viewpoints, and YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Falling for the Stars by Lisa Loving Dalton + GIVEAWAY!

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

So, we're saying goodbye to November today...is anyone else looking around lost like a tourist in France to see where exactly the month went?  Whew!  I mean seriously, it seems like it was just October yesterday, and yet here we are about to greet the last month of the year.  Here's hoping you're making the best of it and getting in some fab reads during these final weeks too.  Speaking of which...

Today, we're turning our attention to another title courtesy of iRead Book Tours that's set to leave us with the stars in our eyes.  Yes, I said "the" stars.  Sounds awkward, but it fits the title you're about to set your sights on.  Ready or not, here comes today's title in the spotlight...

Falling for the Stars

by

Lisa Loving Dalton

About the book...

AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER!

This Behind-the-Scenes Tell-All About Doubling for Celebrity Superstars Also Reveals the Compelling Life Story of an Insecure Hollywood Arrival Who Rises to the Top of Her Field, But Pays a Hefty Price.

• Addiction
• Chauvinism 
• Big Egos collide with the surprising kindness of superstars.

Discover the magic and the tragic stories of many great films & TV shows through the eyes of a stuntwoman. Dalton reveals what it took to hang over cliffs, get hit by a moving car, drop from five stories up, dodge an avenue full of speeding cars--and to ignore the Universe's more gentle prompts that it was time to quit and follow her passion into acting full-time or teaching acting.

The resulting career-ending spinal injury has a story of its own, how she researched medical and alternative paths that form the heart of what she shares with the world today. "What stands out in this book is the indomitable spirit the author has, despite the extraordinary price she paid for her stellar career--including misogyny, a miscarriage, and a life-long back injury. And each juicy story she relays in her fascinating chronicle, brings home an important life lesson for the reader--one that she learned the hard way.

Stunt Gal Lisa Dalton tattles about humorous and harrowing tales culled from over 200 films, television shows and commercials including:

• Ghostbusters
• Money Pit
• Crocodile Dundee
• Married to the Mob
• FX
• Legal Eagles
• The Last Dragon
• Saturday Night Live
• Splash
• The Highlander
• World According To Garp

Working with or doubling such superstars as Meryl Streep, Cher, Madonna, Grace Jones, Robert Redford, Katherine Hepburn, Sean Connery, Tom Hanks, Chevy Chase, Robin Williams, Ed O'Neill, Michelle Pfeiffer and more.

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About the author...

From a bullied, dyslexic, messy, freckle-faced, klutzy pixie, Lisa Loving Dalton grew into a statuesque and skillful stuntwoman, actor, director, teacher, author, filmmaker, leadership and life coach, and ceremonial minister. Always seeking and finding the silver lining, she has made the most of whatever life threw at her. She says, “I spill stuff, trip and drip all of the time so I made a career out of it. My advice: Embrace what is as perfect.”

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Dalton appeared in more than 200 films, television shows and commercials in New York, Hollywood and Texas, including work in Ghostbusters, Money Pit, Crocodile Dundee, Married to the Mob, FX, Legal Eagles, and Splash on the big screen and ER, HBO’s Carnivale, Dr. Quinn and Melrose Place among her many TV credits.

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Special thanks to Cami at iRead Book Tours for the information/links provided above and the chance to bring this promotion to you.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, or those tours on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.

BEFORE YOU GO...

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Grand Prize Package: one winner will receive:

1) a paperback copy of Falling For the Stars by Lisa Loving Dalton with autographed Last Dragon Pic

2) a paperback copy of A Balancing Act by Emmanuelle Chaulet

3) an e-copy of Murder of Talent

4) a 30-min video chat with author

2nd and 3rd Prize Packages: 2 winners will each get:

1) a Kindle copy of Falling for the Stars by Lisa Loving Dalton with an autographed Last Dragon pic

2) a paperback copy of A Balancing Act by Emmanuelle Chaulet

3) an e-copy of Murder of Talent

USA only

Giveaway ends Dec 17

JUST CLICK HERE AND FILL OUT THE RAFFLECOPTER FORM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN.

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!