It's rare that I find the time to actually produce a blog post all of my very own. Life get's in the way, and we're so lucky to be inundated with requests for blog tour spots and reviews which means that I barely get time to breathe before going onto my next task. But today, I've made an exception. Today, I want to talk to you about editing. Don't panic this isn't a plug to use my new Hot Tree Editing service. Far from it. In fact, I just want to talk about book editing in general.

Reviewer: Em Rating 3.5 out of 5 Fairies When I started this short story, I didn’t know what to expect. I was a little unsure about reading it.  It started off on a train with description that had me believing that I had been transported onto the train myself. I found myself feeling distraught with the journey that the prisoners had to endure. 

Storm Dancer Rayne Hall  Genre: Dark Epic Fantasy  Publisher: Scimitar Press  Number of pages: 400  Word Count: 150,000  Book Description Demon-possessed siege commander, Dahoud, atones for his atrocities by hiding his identity and protecting women from war's violence - but can he shield the woman he loves from the evil inside him?

Reviewer: Bex Rating 4 out of 5 Fairies The Mark of Abel is an intriguing concept for a book and is a thoroughly enjoyable read. The author, Viola Ryan, has successfully created a story filled with humour, tension and romance. The two main protagonists are well polished and are fun to follow. Luke is an easy book throb to crush on, and Janie develops into a strong female lead, despite my doubts at the beginning of the book.

Silver Hollow Jennifer Silverwood Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Fantasy Romance/ Chick-lit Publisher: SilverWoodSketches Number of pages: 322 Word Count: 131, 325 Cover Artist: Najla Qamber Paperback Kindle Smashwords

It's always a pleasure being part of a tour, helping to celebrate and promote such fabulous authors and their amazing skills is at the heart of our mission. Today we have pleasure in introducing you to Rochelle Ayala. Enjoy her guest post, check out her amazing giveaway and be sure to treat yourself to a copy of her book 'Hidden Under Her Heart'.

Special Offers  The Coursodon Dimension Series – Book 1 M.L. Ryan Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy  Publisher: Running with Scissors Publishing  Number of pages: 216  Word Count: 63,000  Cover Artist: M.L. Ryan  Links Amazon Kindle ~  Smashwords  ~ Barnes and Noble ~  Sony  ~  Paperback Amazon  ~  Create Space paperback 

Reviewer: Bex Rating 3 out of 5 The concept of M.M. Shelley's 'The Zombie Story' is original and creative. The world that the author creates is a fascinating place, filled with magic and of course zombies. All of this makes for a pretty cool read, especially for YA readers.

Wicked Lies A Dark Mission Novella Karina Cooper Genre: Paranormal Romance (Avon’s first male-male romance) Publisher: Avon Impulse Date of Publication: 3/5/2013 ISBN: 9780062126733 ASIN: B0092QPCXS Number of pages: 112 Word Count: 29,159 Formats available: e-book Purchase Links: http://www.avonromance.com/book/karina-cooper-wicked-lies   Reviewer: Bex Rating: 3 out of 5 Fairies Wicked Lies by Karina Cooper follows Jonas Stone on a mission that will turn his world upside down. Enter the handsome and confident Danny.

Reviewer: Bex Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars. Witch Weigh by Caroline Mickelson is a fun quick read that kept me absorbed and had me laughing out loud.

The hugely gifted Danny Rei is visiting our blog today to share her amazing work. At just 21, the lovely Danny, is just on the verge of an exciting and no doubt what will be a very successful design career. Enjoy getting to know the brilliant Danny that little bit better, and be sure to contact her at Art is Life: Cover Design & Art if you are in need of her talent. Designer Spotlight I’m Danny and I’m 21. I love beautiful book covers and posters. Ever since I was a child, I was very artistic and won several drawing competitions. As I grew up, my interest in art and design expanded somewhat. What started as something I enjoyed and was good at, became a passion.

Reviewer: Justine Rating: 3.95 of 5 Fairies (apparently! - lol) The Witch and The Werewolf was a read I normally would not have liked, but as always, April Fifer and Danielle Hylton-Outland didn’t fail to surprise me. I can hear Bex now, “Now picky, picky Justine what was it this time?!” Lol. Well ¾ of the story was in the male’s POV, and unless I have read the story first in female POV, I don’t normally connect. But my girls pulled it off and gave me a story that had me shocked with its twist and turns and had me loving it.

Another gorgeous cover reveal for you guys to enjoy. This one is Meredith Allard's soon to be released book three, Her Loving Husband's return in her The Loving Husband Trilogy. Her Loving Husband’s Return  Book Three  The Loving Husband Trilogy  Meredith Allard Book Synopsis “I need to get home,” James said aloud. He heard shuffling behind the wooden plank that separated his quarters from the rest of the barrack. “We all need to bloody well go home,” he heard. What would you do to return to the only one you have ever loved?

Reviewer: Bex Rating: 4.5 of 5 Fairies Crimson Flames ,by Ashley Robertson, is a strong follow up to Crimson Groves. From the onset of the book, we are greeted by fast-paced action, interesting character development and a rush of drama and tension that kept me absorbed.

Reviewer: Amber Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Fairies Meet Renee and her BFF's: Mark the anal compulsive type who over analyzes everything and anything and takes for forever to choose a profile picture. Shelley the fun and as Lisa put it the "Oversexed" type loves men. Shelley seemed to always have a different guy of the night or day or sometimes both night and day and never called them by name. She always gave then nicknames to describe their time together. Every name she gave them made me smile and usually laugh out loud. Shelley’s email usually included the most detail of her and her man’s encounter, some of which made me envious and some made me go ewww. Ashley is Renee's oldest friend and she's slightly stupid and judgemental.

Reviewer: Justine Rating: 4.5 of 5 Fairies Tropical Heat Series by Sophia Knightly gave me EVERYTHING I want in a romance read. Sophia Knightly gives us CLASSIC Contemporary Romance is this two book series. The Tropical Heat steamed off the pages as Sophia hit all three must haves for an amazing contemporary read: An Alpha male who thinks he knows best.                                                                  Smart, sassy and seriously funny heroine who is lovable and relatable Storyline with love, betrayal, and bad guys. And dear Miss Knightly was kind enough to give us happy endings to cap off her wonderfully sexy reads! Both books can be read and are sold separately, but can be bought in a bundle also. An absolute must read for all contemporary romance fans.  

A HUGE fan of book one, The Many Lives of Avery Snow, I'm very excited to be spreading the wonderful news about book two in Christy Sloat's series. I'll be reviewing this book very soon - see if you can beat me to it! Book Blurb: As Avery Snow settles into her life and relationships with those around her, she fights to forget her past lives. All of which she spent with Landon, who still has no recollection of who she really is. It seems better that way. Even though she still feels a draw to his soul, she chooses to ignore it. For now everything is fine. Her boyfriend, Dallas, has opened a new restaurant. Her friends, Ianni and Kerri, are settling into their lives as well. But when news of a new Dark Guide is revealed, Avery is forced to start thinking about the life she truly leads. One that is very abnormal. One she is desperate to forget. This Dark Guide is determined to make Avery pay for the death of someone she held dear.

Reviewer: Kristen Rating: 4 out of 5 Fairies Allie is that awkward girl in school with only a couple friends, trying to keep her head down and her nose clean and make it through each day without causing a scene. However, there's a secret she's been carrying for years, a secret not even her best friend knows, and that's how she wants it to stay. That is, until a new boy strolls into the shop where she works, and throws all her best-laid plans of staying off love's radar out the window.

Today we welcome one of our newest reviewers to Bex 'n' Books. Reviewer Amber has joined our team - yay! She's started off with a cracking first read and a fabulous first review. Reviewer: Amber Rating: 5 of 5 Fairies Closure, by Kim Carmichael, creates amazing characters, ones that made me fall in love with this story immediately. Riley, the main protagonist, is a confidant and successful woman, so very different from the unique and different teenager she once was. She's a woman who reinvented herself after being scorned by the man she loved. She is a character who is easy to like and follow.

Then Came Love Mona Ingram Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 978-0-9879069-0-8 ASIN: B0080SDHWC Number of pages: 103 Word Count: 31,200 Purchase Links: Amazon Book Description: Stuck in an unhappy marriage, Amanda Reimer grabs the opportunity to go on a short holiday by herself. An undercover cop, Jackson Galloway is a member of the RCMP Green Team, and he’s in the interior of British Columbia to find a marijuana grow-op. Jackson gives Amanda a lift to Loon Lake Resort and is intrigued by the gentle woman. The chemistry between the two is immediate and powerful, but Amanda is determined to stick to her marriage vows...besides, she’s afraid of her husband. Jackson is just as determined...to see Amanda again when the drug bust is over.

Well Becky, thank you for this guest post. I checked your archive, found a few Q&A’s but nothing like what I’m about to write. This is why I’m writing it: 1) Google shows an adult content warning when entering your site. 2) Many or most of the books you review are romance oriented and consequently appeal to female readers. 3) Some of the books you review are listed as “erotica” and so the topic of sex is not off the table. 4) Since much of the authored sexual content on your blog is written by women for women, I’m thinking maybe a guy’s perspective about seduction and orgasms might be of interest. 5) I have not gotten a guest post invitation to Psychology Today, so this is the next best place to write about keeping an erection. ***** 

Her Master's Kiss by Vivien Sparx My rating: 4 of 5 stars Reviewer: Bex Rating 3.5 of 5 stars Vivien Sparx has successfully crafted a novella with a fresh and realistic insight into the world of BDSM. Whilst there is a strong element of romance in Her Master's Kiss, there was no ridiculous drama or unrealistic storyline that are now unfortunately associated with this genre. This was a welcome reprieve and refreshing.

Reviewer: Justine Rating: 4 out of 5 Fairies Read Me Dead by Emerald Barnes had me crying rivers! Emerald was super sneaky, giving us a sleeper story: starting slowly, then reeling you in with an almighty love triangle, and finally the peak of ripping your heart out halfway through. 

We're asked to participate in so many tours, and we generally select them as we're confident that they'll interest our followers. Valerie is no exception. This book sounds so very amazing. Be sure to check it out and the amazing extract too. Book Blurb: While collaborating on a fashion show, Samantha Hammond, a forty-something Display Manager, draws the attention of the mysterious clothing designer Valerie Ross. Samantha’s journey of self-discovery takes her from the security of her hometown in Lexington, Ohio to the shores of a secluded paradise called Sabbatical Island. 

Reviewer: Bex Rating: 3.5 stars of 5 Keeping Score provided an insightful outlook into how individuals and couples handle their relationships. It it written in an easy to comprehend, no-nonsense kind of way with interactive tasks that engaged me and made me curious for my feedback.

Reviewer: Em Rating 3 out of 5 I like reading paranormal books and the title intrigued me, as did the blurb.  I had never heard of the author and looked forward to reading it.

The five most important tips for an aspiring writer:  My name is Jacinta Maree, and I am just me. This is basically how I am going to start this entire post. I am me, and there isn’t anything special about me that make’s publishing an easier or harder goal to achieve. I wasn’t born with talent pouring into my diaper and I sure as hell wasn’t a top notch student, voted to becoming the next president or anything. I am ordinary and just like everyone else out there.

"This is an exciting collaboration between a Steampunk writer and a Paranormal Romance author. Together we are blending the two cultures as seamlessly as possible so that fans of both genres will love what we’ve come up with." Melissa Turner Lee  & Pauline Creeden Synopsis:   When a crippled young lord rescues a girl falling from a tree, it reveals a secret about himself and his mother's side of the family that could put him at the center of a war with beings he thought only existed in fairytales. 

We're so excited to have one of Bex 'n' Books' favourites on the blog. Today, you're treated to a fabulous review of J.L's latest release, reviewed by Em, who just happens to be a HUGE fan of the lovely author too. This serious has completely blown us away. Be sure to check it out! Reviewer: Em Rating: 5 out of 5 Fairies I anticipated this book and was so pleased to have the opportunity to have the chance to get my hands on an ARC copy, and I must say yet again J.L.McCoy hasn’t disappointed with this one.

R.M. Gilmore’s Killer D-Day Giveaway! Hurray! A post dedicated to one of my favourite indie authors. The amazing RM not only the fabulous kickass creator of the Dylan Hart Series, but she's pretty freaking awesome at the whole writing game to boot. If you've yet to check out this amazing series, PLEASE do! It's bloody amazing. The wonderful Dylan, a foul-mouthed , tough talking, very human main character is a favourite of mine. Enjoy discovering more about RM's most recent release  Endless Night  and enjoy her awesome GIVEAWAY too! Endless Night Odyssey of the Occult book #2 By: R.M. Gilmore Synopsis  The bitch is back in this second installment of the Dylan Hart Odyssey of the Occult series. The irreverent Dylan Hart, once again, graces us with her presence, this time from down in New Orleans. She has drug along her band of misfit vampires, but this time blood drinkers are the least of her worries. Dylan finds herself entangled in the undergro...

  The Agreement, book two in  Cami Stark's mini series, whilst still just a little too short to really push the series forward at a satisfying rate, was actually much more enjoyable than book one, The Contract.