Showing posts with label krista ritchie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label krista ritchie. Show all posts

Monday, October 10, 2016

Dual Review: Kiss the Sky ~AND~ Hothouse Flower by Krista & Becca Ritchie


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Title: Kiss the Sky
Author: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Published: February 20th 2014
Source: Purchased
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Amazon | B&N | Goodreads
Caution: May contain spoilers
Virgin. Sex addict. Daredevil. Alcoholic. Smartass … Jackass. Her five friends are about to be filmed. Reality TV, be prepared.

Rose Calloway thought she had everything under control. At twenty-three, she’s a Princeton graduate, an Academic Bowl champion, a fashion designer and the daughter of a Fortune 500 mogul. But with a sex addict as a sister and roommate, nothing comes easy.

After accepting help from a producer, Rose agrees to have her life filmed for a reality television show. The Hollywood exec is her last chance to revive her struggling fashion line, and boundaries begin to blur as she’s forced to make nice with a man who always has his way.

Twenty-four-year-old Connor Cobalt is a guy who bulldozes weak men. He’s confident, smart-as-hell and lives with his equally ambitious girlfriend, Rose Calloway. Connor has to find a way to protect Rose without ruining the show. Or else the producer will get what Connor has always wanted—Rose’s virginity.

My Thoughts:

In the Addicted series, this book (and Hothouse Flower) fall in place after Addicted For Now and before Thrive. Kiss the Sky follows Rose as she subjects herself and her friends to being on a reality TV show about their lives. It's an intriguing premise at the start and even though I'm not a huge fan of reality TV, this book showcases it quite nicely. A lot of people seem to love Connor, and I can see his appeal, he's just not way up there on my book boyfriends list. Something I can say for him is the chemistry between him and Rose... wow-and-a-half! Talk about a little bit of a surprise when it comes to their bedroom sexy-times, but I enjoyed it very much. I certainly didn't realize what would happen near the end, that was entirely... Let's just say Scott, the producer of the reality show, has some tricks up his sleeve to get what he wants. Unfortunately for him, he won't tear down Rose or Connor enough to keep them from doing what they want.

All in all, Kiss the Sky was full of the things you want to see in this series: love and growth and determination and strength. I love how Krista and Becca Ritchie keep this series going without it ever getting dull, not to mention bringing us such powerful characters.

My Rating:


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Title: Hothouse Flower
Author: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Published: March 28th 2014
Source: Purchased
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads
Caution: May contain spoilers
Ryke Meadows, meet Daisy Calloway ... she’s all grown up.

Twenty-five-year-old Ryke Meadows knows he’s hard to love. With a billion-dollar inheritance, a track-star resume, and an alpha-male personality—he redefines the term likable asshole. But he’s not living to make friends. Or enemies. He just wants to free climb three of the toughest mountains in Yosemite without drama or interruption.

And then he receives a distressed call from a girl in Paris—a girl that he has never been allowed to have.

Daisy Calloway is eighteen. Finally. With her newfound independence, she can say goodbye to her overbearing mother and continue her modeling career. Next stop, Paris. Fashion Week begins with a bang, and Daisy uncovers the ugly reality of the industry. She wants to prove to her family that she can live on her own, but when everything spirals out of control, she turns to Ryke to keep her secrets.

As Daisy struggles to make sense of this new world and her freedom, she pushes the limits and fearlessly rides the edge. Ryke knows there’s deep hurt beneath every impulsive action. He must keep up with Daisy, and if he lets her go, her favorite motto—“live as if you’ll die today”—may just come true.

My Thoughts:

I think I looked forward to Daisy's story more than anything because I've been a huge Daisy-Ryke shipper for... well, since the series started and it was hinted that the two of them could be something more. So the thought of seeing this finally shown on page? Oh yes, I was alllllllll over it. Daisy is the kind of girl I see myself being: fearless and daring. She's young, so she doesn't completely know what's out there in the world, but she wants to follow her dreams and experience new things, which is completely awesome. And there's just something about Ryke that I can't help but fall for, even though I know I shouldn't. Put the two of them together and it's so electric you don't know if you can hold on any longer. Their chemistry is that good.

Hothouse Flower delivered exactly what I wanted! Krista and Becca made Daisy and Ryke's story worth the wait, not to mention get us pumped for what's in store in their futures, as well as the rest of the gang in the Addicted series.

My Rating:

Friday, April 3, 2015

Blog Tour: Fuel the Fire by Krista & Becca Ritchie #giveaway

  
Welcome to the FUEL THE FIRE Promo Tour!
 

Title: Fuel the Fire 
Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie 
Series: Calloway Sisters #3 
Pub Date: April 3rd, 2015 

Protect your family. At all costs.

It’d take the impossible to hurt Connor Cobalt, even for a moment.

Protect your family. At all costs.

At twenty-six, his narcissistic tendencies have made room for the people he loves.

Protect your family. At all costs.

And he loves Rose. But when his love is threatened, when his greatest dreams with her are compromised — what is the cost then?
Protect your family. At all costs.

Love will guide his choices.
For the first time in his life.


Excerpt #3 – Connor’s POV

Rose spins around to me, much shorter in just slippers and no heels. She crosses her arms over her silk robe. I take the opportunity to hold her around the waist, drawing her closer to my chest.

She asks, “What English monarch was born near London but her mother near Madrid?” Her eyes flit to my lips. “If you answer wrong, I won’t be speaking to you for the rest of the day.”

The way she declares these rules almost hardens my cock. The stakes are relatively high for me. Unanswered texts, dropped calls and refusals to banter back—it’s a particular torture that would only derive from Rose. Anyone else, I think I’d be fine ignoring.

I go quiet for a moment, passing through my knowledge quickly.

“You have thirty seconds.” She raises her chin, her eyes still on my lips.

Do you want me to answer or to kiss you hard, Rose? I rub my own lips, her lingering stare pooling my desire.

“Ten seconds.”



AUTHOR BIOS
Krista & Becca Ritchie are identical twins—one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek—but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. Now in their early twenties, they write about other twenty-somethings navigating through life, college, and romance. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love.

They are the New Adult authors of the Addicted series and Calloway Sisters spin-off series, and you can find them on almost every social media, frolicking around like wannabe unicorns.
GIVEAWAY

$100 Amazon Gift Card 
3 Signed Paperbacks of FUEL THE FIRE 
Both giveaways are open internationally!

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Jessica

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Review: Amour Amour by Krista & Becca Ritchie

Title: Amour Amour
Author: Krista & Becca Ritchie 
Published: December 12th 2014
Source: Purchased
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Buy: Amazon ~*~ Barnes & Noble
Add to your Goodreads shelf
Caution: May contain spoilers
Love is a circus

"Every day,” he says lowly, “I hold a person’s life in my hands. The circus is based one-hundred percent off trust. I give it all to someone, and they give it all to me.”

The best aerial technique won’t land 21-year-old Thora James her dream role in Amour—a sexy new acrobatic show on the Vegas strip. Thora knows she’s out of her element the second she meets Amour’s leading performer. Confident, charming and devilishly captivating, 26-year-old Nikolai Kotova lives up to his nickname as the “God of Russia.”

When Thora unknowingly walks into the crosshairs of Nikolai’s after-show, her audition process begins way too soon. Unprofessional. That’s what Nik calls their “non-existent” relationship. It’s not like Thora can avoid him. For one, they may be partners in the future--acrobatic partners, that is. But getting closer to Nik means diving deeper into sin city and into his dizzying world.

Thora wants to perform with him, but when someone like Nikolai attracts the spotlight wherever he goes—Thora fears that she’s destined to be just background to his spellbinding show.

This sexy and exhilarating New Adult Romance can best be described as Cirque du Soleil meets the steamy, athletic romance of Center Stage.

*standalone & no love triangles—recommended for readers 18+ for mature content*

My Thoughts:

I'm not even sure I'm going to be able to express in words how I feel about this book. But I'm gonna try. I've enjoyed reading the books from the Addicted series by Krista & Becca Ritchie, so the idea of reading a new book with brand new characters was exciting. The idea of it was so unique, and I couldn't wait to see what would be in store for Thora when she meets Nikolai.

When I first start it, there's this amazing feel of taking a leap, which for me is something I root HIGHLY for. Thora is taking a huge risk going to Las Vegas to try out for Amour, but it's something she has to do, so she goes. What I loved about this risk is that there were so many other things Thora had to face along the way, and not everything went as planned. Sure, some books are all about handing us rose-colored glasses and they want us to think everything will be perfect. This book showcases the balance of the good and the bad in life.

With Thora and Nikolai, it's one of those things you can see and feel, but you don't know how or when or where. There's so much at play for the two of them. The circus is their life, they can't be distracted. But they're distracted...by each other. And the level of steam is increased with the act and the practice. And Nikolai... SIGH... I don't even know how to explain how insanely wonderful he is. So sweet and charming and sexy and everything.

Amour Amour didn't just meet expectations, it went BEYOND that. It was so amazing, I want to read this book once a year every year. I've already picked it up again to read my favorite scenes. There's more to it than just the circus and potential love--there's also family and friendship and risk-taking and challenges and reality. It's a well-rounded story that has everything you want and need. Loved it, and I believe everyone needs to read it.

My Rating:

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Blog Tour: Amour Amour by Krista & Becca Ritchie - Excerpt


Welcome to the Amour Amour Blog Tour!



Title: Amour Amour 
Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie 
Standalone New Adult Romance 
Pub Date: December 12th, 2014 
Love is a circus

"Every day,” he says lowly, “I hold a person’s life in my hands. The circus is based one-hundred percent off trust. I give it all to someone, and they give it all to me.”

The best aerial technique won’t land 21-year-old Thora James her dream role in Amour—a sexy new acrobatic show on the Vegas strip. Thora knows she’s out of her element the second she meets Amour’s leading performer. Confident, charming and devilishly captivating, 26-year-old Nikolai Kotova lives up to his nickname as the “God of Russia.”

When Thora unknowingly walks into the crosshairs of Nikolai’s after-show, her audition process begins way too soon. Unprofessional. That’s what Nik calls their “non-existent” relationship. It’s not like Thora can avoid him. For one, they may be partners in the future--acrobatic partners, that is. But getting closer to Nik means diving deeper into sin city and into his dizzying world.

Thora wants to perform with him, but when someone like Nikolai attracts the spotlight wherever he goes—Thora fears that she’s destined to be just background to his spellbinding show.

This sexy and exhilarating New Adult Romance can best be described as Cirque du Soleil meets the steamy, athletic romance of Center Stage.

*standalone & no love triangles—recommended for readers 18+ for mature content* 

EXCERPT:

I can’t even speak. I just shake my head like I’m not sure I can ever be like that. And I internally wonder if he’s able to do this with any girl. Every girl. Not just me. I don’t want to picture it.

“You have to leave your heart and soul here,” he tells me. “Every night. Every time. It’s your job to make the audience feel something.”

I definitely felt something. Mission accomplished—for him at least.


AUTHOR BIO
Krista & Becca Ritchie are identical twins—one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek—but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. Now in their early twenties, they write about other twenty-somethings navigating through life, college, and romance. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love.

They are the New Adult authors of the Addicted series and Calloway Sisters spin-off series, and you can find them on almost every social media, frolicking around like wannabe unicorns.

AUTHOR LINKS 


GIVEAWAY:

*Kindle Paperwhite 
*3 Signed Paperbacks of AMOUR AMOUR 

Both giveaways are open internationally! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway




Jessica

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Promo Tour: Addicted After All by Krista & Becca Ritchie


Welcome to the Addicted After All by Krista & Becca Ritchie promo tour!



Title: Addicted After All
Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Series: Addicted #3
Pub Date: October 31st, 2014

Amazon: Purchase links not available until October 31st
Two addicts. One epic love story.

Prepare for the worst.

That’s what Lily and Lo try to do when Jonathan Hale schedules an “important” meeting. The problem: after being swept into the public eye and battling their addictions, they’re not sure what the worst is anymore.

In a sea of many changes—including Ryke & Daisy living with them—Lily realizes that the best part of her fluctuating hormones might just be the worst.

Her sex drive is out of control.

Loren knows that she’s insatiable, but he’s not giving up on her. She’s too much a part of him. And as he carries more and more responsibility, some of the people that he loves doubt his resolve.

In the conclusion to their love story, Lily & Lo stand side-by-side to fight, one last time, for their happily ever after.

**AUTHORS' NOTE**
Due to the 2-year gap between Addicted for Now (Addicted #2) and Addicted After All (Addicted #3), you must read Thrive (Addicted #2.5) or the Calloway Sisters spin-off series before reading Addicted After All.




AUTHOR BIOS
Krista & Becca Ritchie are identical twins. They write New Adult books that make you cringe, gasp, and go ooh-la-la. (If you do that sort of thing.) They are currently working on the spin-offs and final books in the Addicted series. Connect with them on twitter and their website: kbritchie.com

AUTHOR LINKS



GIVEAWAY


*Kindle Paperwhite
*3 Signed Paperbacks of ADDICTED AFTER ALL
Both giveaways are open internationally!


a Rafflecopter giveaway



ADDICTED AFTER ALL Promo Tour


Jessica

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Cover Reveal: Amour Amour by Krista & Becca Ritchie


Welcome to the Amour Amour by Krista & Becca Ritchie cover reveal!

Amour Amour Cover Official

Title: Amour Amour
Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Expected Publication Date: December 2014
Genre: New Adult Romance

goodreads
Love is a circus

"Every day,” he says lowly, “I hold a person’s life in my hands. The circus is based one-hundred percent off of trust. I give it all to someone, and they give it all to me.”

The best aerial technique won’t land 21-year-old Thora James her dream role in Amour—a sexy new acrobatic show on the Vegas strip. Thora knows she’s out of her element the second she meets Amour’s leading performer. Confident, charming and devilishly captivating, 26-year-old Nikolai Kotova aggravatingly lives up to his nickname as the “God of Russia.”

When Thora unknowingly walks into the crosshairs of Nikolai’s after-show, her audition process begins way too soon. Unprofessional. That’s what Nik calls their “non-existent” relationship. It’s not like Thora can avoid him. For one, they may be partners in the futureacrobatic partners, that is. But getting closer to Nik means diving deeper into sin city and into his dizzying world.

Thora wants to perform with him, but when someone like Nikolai attracts the spotlight wherever he goes—Thora fears that she’s destined to be “just background” to his spellbinding show.

This sexy and exhilarating New Adult Romance can best be described as Cirque du Soleil meets the steamy, athletic romance of Center Stage.

*standalone & no love triangles—recommended for readers 18+ for mature content*

About the Authors

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Krista & Becca Ritchie are identical twins. They write New Adult books that make you cringe, gasp, and go ooh-la-la. (If you do that sort of thing.) They are currently working on the spin-offs and final books in the Addicted series. Connect with them on twitter and their website:kbritchie.com



Giveaway

$15 Amazon Gift Card




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Jessica

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Teaser Poster for the Hothouse Flower by Krista and Becca Ritchie Promo Tour!


Welcome to the Hothouse Flower promo tour!

I absolutely love this series and the fact that it's spinning off to other characters. Totally looking forward to reading Daisy's story! Can't wait until release day!!

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Title: Hothouse Flower
Author: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Series: Calloway Sisters #2 (Spin-Off of the Addicted series)
Pub Date: March 28th, 2014
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18308266-hothouse-flower?from_search=true
Ryke Meadows, meet Daisy Calloway ... she’s all grown up.

Twenty-five-year-old Ryke Meadows knows he’s hard to love. With a billion-dollar inheritance, a track-star resume, and an alpha-male personality—he redefines the term likable asshole. But he’s not living to make friends. Or enemies. He just wants to free climb three of the toughest mountains in Yosemite without drama or interruption.

And then he receives a distressed call from a girl in Paris—a girl that he has never been allowed to have.

Daisy Calloway is eighteen. Finally. With her newfound independence, she can say goodbye to her overbearing mother and continue her modeling career. Next stop, Paris. Fashion Week begins with a bang, and Daisy uncovers the ugly reality of the industry. She wants to prove to her family that she can live on her own, but when everything spirals out of control, she turns to Ryke to keep her secrets.

As Daisy struggles to make sense of this new world and her freedom, she pushes the limits and fearlessly rides the edge. Ryke knows there’s deep hurt beneath every impulsive action. He must keep up with Daisy, and if he lets her go, her favorite motto—“live as if you’ll die today”—may just come true.

New Adult Romance: recommended for readers 18+ for mature content 

***Authors' Note*** Hothouse Flower is a spin-off of the Addicted series. Kiss the Sky is required before reading, and we strongly recommend reading the Addicted series before this spin-off.

Addicted Series Recommended Reading Order:

Addicted to You (Addicted #1)
Ricochet (Addicted #1.5)
Addicted for Now (Addicted #2)
Kiss the Sky (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #1)
Hothouse Flower (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #2)
Thrive (Addicted #2.5)
Addicted After All (Addicted #3)

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AUTHOR BIO

Krista & Becca Ritchie write New Adult books that make you cringe, gasp, and go ooh-la-la. (If you do that sort of thing.) They are currently working on the spin-offs and final books in the Addicted series. Connect with them on twitter and their website: kbritchie.com
AUTHOR LINKS 

Goodreads Krista: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7056935.Krista_Ritchie
Goodreads Becca: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2754148.Becca_Ritchie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KBRitchie
Website: http://kbritchie.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KBRitchie
Tumblr: http://kbmritchie.tumblr.com/
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/kbmritchie/

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GIVEAWAY:

Enter to Win:
$15 Amazon Gift Card & 3 Kindle Ebooks of Hothouse Flower
**open internationally**

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Hothouse Flower Promo Tour Schedule:
http://kbritchie.com/1/post/2014/03/hothouse-flower-promo-tour-schedule-march-18th-to-28th.html 

Jessica

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Review: Addicted for Now by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie

Title: Addicted For Now
Author: Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie
Published: November 30th 2013
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Buy: Amazon ~*~ Barnes & Noble
Add to your Goodreads shelf
Caution: May contain spoilers
He's addicted to booze. She's addicted to sex...staying sober is only half the battle.

No. More. Sex.

Those are the three words Lily Calloway fears the most. But Loren Hale is determined to be with Lily without enabling her dangerous compulsions. With their new living situation—sleeping in the same bed, for real, together—Lily has new battles. Like not jumping Lo’s bones every night. Not being consumed by sex and his body.

Loren plans to stay sober, to right all of his wrongs. So when someone threatens to expose Lily’s secret to her family and the public, he promises that he’ll do anything to protect her. But with old enemies surfacing, Lo has more at stake than his sobriety.

They will torment Lily until Lo breaks.

And his worst fear isn’t relapsing. He hears the end. He sees it. The one thing that could change everything. Just three words.

No. More. Us.

My Thoughts:

I really love Krista, Becca, and the Addicted series. There. I said it. And I'll stand by it. Why? Because this series has it all--romance and love, mystery and intrigue, and don't forget the seriousness of addictions and how they can affect our lives if we can't find a way to keep them under control.

Lily and Loren are back together again after being apart to learn how to fight their personal addictions. It isn't easy, not by a long shot. It certainly doesn't help that somebody is out to get Lily, and nobody knows who it could be. Throughout the story, you're pulling for Lo and Lily, hoping they can overcome all these obstacles, even though you know how insanely hard it is. Not only are you pulling for them as a couple, but also for them individually with their struggles, personally and with friends and family.

Addicted for Now definitely upped the stakes for Loren and Lily, and Krista and Becca Ritchie delivered. Lo and Lily grow closer through the battles. Even when they discover who it is that wants to destroy Lily's life, they stand strong. Sometimes after a good book you don't know if anything can top it, but I think this dynamic duo might be the exception.

My Rating:

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Get Addicted Tour: Teaser from Addicted For Now by Becca and Krista Ritchie



Welcome to my stop on the Get Addicted Tour!


Title: Addicted for Now
Author: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Series: Addicted #2
Pub Date: Novemeber 30th, 2013
Goodreads ~~ Amazon ~~ Barnes & Noble
He's addicted to booze. She's addicted to sex...staying sober is only half the battle.

No. More. Sex. Those are the three words Lily Calloway fears the most. But Loren Hale is determined to be with Lily without enabling her dangerous compulsions. With their new living situation—sleeping in the same bed, for real, together—Lily has new battles. Like not jumping Lo’s bones every night. Not being consumed by sex and his body.

Loren plans to stay sober, to right all of his wrongs. So when someone threatens to expose Lily’s secret to her family and the public, he promises that he’ll do anything to protect her. But with old enemies surfacing, Lo has more at stake than his sobriety.

They will torment Lily until Lo breaks.

And his worst fear isn’t relapsing. He hears the end. He sees it. The one thing that could change everything. Just three words.

No. More. Us.

About the Authors:
Becca Ritchie claims she's from Mystic Falls, but really, she lives in Atlanta where humidity is her greatest foe. She loves comic books, blue nail polish and Jonathan Taylor Thomas circa 1995. She frequents Twitter to dish about too many TV shows, and when she's not blogging, she writes novels and has teamed up with her twin sister to collaborate on a New Adult series.

Krista Ritchie has a clone...or someone who looks exactly like her. If she's not writing books with her twin sister, she's pouring over entertainment news and ingesting copious amounts of pop culture. She likes tennis, that thing called the TV, and beating Becca (her clone) on Sega Genesis. She created YA Book Exchange to combat her book buying addiction and started Nawanda Files, a YA Book Blog that features books into movies news, to share her love for all things bookish. Oh, and she does something called science. Whatever that is.

Krista & Becca Ritchie write New Adult books that make you cringe, gasp, and go ooh-la-la. (If you do that sort of thing.) They are currently working on the spin-offs and final books in the Addicted series. Connect with them on twitter and their website: kbritchie.com
AUTHOR LINKS


Teaser:

Teaser Quote #1 – Addicted for Now (Addicted #2)
LOREN HALE’S POV
I bridge the distance between us and my lips find hers. Her surprise stiffens her shoulders and freezes her arms, and I edge her mouth open, slipping my tongue inside. She wakes up, her hands swooping around my neck. I smile against her soft lips. Lily is like a raunchy Sleeping Beauty, reanimating from a deep-throated kiss.

Giveaway:

$15 Amazon Gift Card
US Residents: Paperback copies of Addicted to You and Addicted for Now
(OR)
International: Ebooks of Addicted to You, Ricochet, and Addicted for Now.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Jessica