Amour Amour Blog Tour: 5 Behind-the-Scenes Facts about Amour Amour!!! #BehindTheScenes #GuestPost #Giveaways

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

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22888864-amour-amour
Amazon: Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | Amazon.co.uk

Love is a circus

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"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* 

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.

LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram | Pinterest

5 Behind-the-Scenes Facts about Amour Amour

1. All of the circus apparatuses shown in the book are our favorites! There are a variety of apparatuses in the circus, but the ones that made the cut for Amour Amour were those we’d grown fond of through research and watching live performances. The teeterboard, Russian swing, aerial silk, aerial hoop, Chinese pole, trapeze, Russian bar, and Wheel of Death. In the first Cirque du Soleil show we ever saw, Corteo, we fell most in love with the teeterboard, so it holds a special place in our hearts.


2. John was meant to be a minor character. John Ruiz had a bit of the “Connor Cobalt” syndrome (Connor Cobalt is a fan-favorite character from the Addicted series) where we never planned to keep him for more than a chapter. We wrote him sitting at a bar, and he was supposed to have a couple lines and never be in another scene again. Well, those few lines made an impression on us, the same way that Connor Cobalt did. John was never a planned character, but he just had to stick around. And he turned out to be one of the biggest secondary characters in the book.


3. Thora’s first time gambling on slots… pretty much mirrors ours. We were in Vegas, and we thought we won BIG TIME. There were so many lines and noises and pings and we were like, “we just won a jackpot!” and then we realized, oh wait, we won about fifty cents. FIFTY CENTS. Slot machines celebrate for every quarter, and we didn’t even realize.


4.  We had multiple versions of this book before the final one. In the very first version, Thora was already in the circus. The next version, she was a rigger (harnessed the artists) and not even a performer. And then once we decided to strip it all away, rewind ourselves and Thora—her aspiring to be in the circus, her living in Ohio, not yet Vegas—we knew we landed on the right beginning. The one we most definitely love the best :)


5. The Addicted series cameos in Amour Amour! We’d always planned for Fizzle to be brought up through Fizz Life, Diet Fizz, and other Fizzle products to denote that this is the same world as the Addicted series. We never planned for anything else, but as we kept writing, we saw more and more opportunities and places the Addicted world should be mentioned. And if you’ve read to the end of Amour Amour, the Addicted series even has a substantial impact on this book. If you’re new to our work, you don’t need to read the Addicted series beforehand. You’ll understand everything, we promise :)

GIVEAWAYS

*Kindle Paperwhite

*3 Signed Paperbacks of AMOUR AMOUR

Both giveaways are open internationally!

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I don't know about you, but I love learning behind-the-scenes facts!!! 

I'm especially eager to see cameos from characters from the Addicted series in Amour Amour!!!

What about you?

Did you like learning some behind-the-scenes fun?

And are you excited to read Amour Amour?

Addicted After All Blog Tour: The Addicted Characters Encounter an Alien Invasion!!!

As you might know, I'm a HUGE fan of Krista and Becca Ritchie's Addicted series, and I'm so excited today to be able share this awesome guest post that I have for the Addicted After All blog tour!!! :D Check it out below, and make sure you enter the fantastic giveaway that the Krista and Becca Ritchie are having for the release of Addicted After All! :D

ADDICTED AFTER ALL TOUR

THE ADDICTED CHARACTERS ENCOUNTER AN ALIEN INVASION

Throughout these tours, The Addicted Characters have been stranded on an island and have had to deal with zombies. So it’s only fitting that their next task is to encounter some aliens. These aren’t the friendliest aliens but they’re not The 5th Wave kinda aliens ready to destroy every human in their wake either. They want to co-exist with the humans, but of course, war will be had. Who will survive? Who will the Aliens want to join them? It’s time to find out.

LILY CALLOWAY

When word spread that aliens have arrived on Earth, she’d be immediately excited and the next second she would be terrified. Unless they are Roswell aliens, she’d want nothing to do with them. When the war starts, she would leave with Lo and find a bunker to hide out in. They wouldn’t “off” themselves like they would with the zombies – because there is greater chance for a peaceful existence with the aliens.

LOREN HALE

Like we said above, he’d go find a bunker with Lily. Or maybe even a secluded house. They’d hide out and stay connected with their family to learn of updates on the alien force—all while wishing their superpowers would kick in.

DAISY CALLOWAY

Daisy would be the first person to sign up for the Anti-Alien Army. Ready to fight against the Aliens and protect the country. She’d want to have some adventure and the Army would be traveling all over. It also helps that Ryke would be there too.

RYKE MEADOWS

He would be torn about leaving his brother behind or following Daisy, but ultimately (like Daisy) he wouldn’t be able to stay in one place for so long. He’d have to travel and fight for his beliefs. And he’d want to be by Daisy’s side—to keep her out of trouble and protect her from aliens (and humans).

CONNOR COBALT

The aliens would seek him out. They’d want to discuss alien-human affairs to try and start building bridges. If that didn’t work, they’d try to abduct him to keep him as one of their own.

ROSE CALLOWAY

She would go to school to learn the new Alien Language and then help Connor with intergalactic affairs. If the aliens tried to abduct her husband while in her presence—she’d kill them all.

The End.

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

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18308270-addicted-after-all
Amazon: Purchase links not available until October 31st

SUMMARY
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: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Pinterest

GIVEAWAY

*Kindle Paperwhite

*3 Signed Paperbacks of ADDICTED AFTER ALL

Both giveaways are open internationally!

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You can follow the rest of the tour schedule, here:  

kbritchie.com/2/post/2014/10/addicted-after-all-tour-schedule.html

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Are you excited for Addicted After All to come out? :D

And did you enjoy Krista and Becca Ritchie's guest post?

Cover Reveal: Amour Amour by Krista and Becca Ritchie!! #CoverReveal #Excerpt #Giveaway

This is the last post I'll be sharing until I'm back from my vacation...and I've scheduled it to go up right after my vacation post (pssst. make sure to check it out, too. I've got a giveaway running while I'm gone that will end on August 23rd) does since as this goes live I'm already at the airport and getting ready to be on my holiday. :P

 I'm pretty excited to share this post with you all though! 

Krista and Becca Ritchie, two of my most favourite authors, are going to be publishing a standalone book later this year, separate from their Addicted series...and today I have the cover to share with you all! :D 

It's called AMOUR AMOUR! Without further ado, here is the gorgeous cover!!! 

Title: Amour Amour

Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie

Expected Publication Date:  December 2014

Genre: New Adult Romance

 

Synopsis

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 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*

 

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 About the Authors
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

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Pinterest

GIVEAWAY

$15 Amazon Gift Card

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I love the sound of Amour Amour, and the cover is breathtaking!!! I love the text, the background, and I especially love how it all fits together. The text is extraordinary, and I really do love that you can see what looks like ropes going through the font of the title...and the text saying "love is a circus" is perfect!!!

What do you think?

Are you a fan of the cover?

And who else is a mega fan of Krista and Becca Ritchie? :D

THRIVE TOUR: GUEST POST -- Sorting the Addicted Series Characters into Hogwarts Houses!!! #Giveaway

THRIVE TOUR:
Sorting the Addicted Series Characters into Hogwarts Houses

Lily and Lo love comic books, pop culture, and Harry Potter. So if J.K. Rowling’s epic series and the Addicted series ever collided in an alternate universe here’s where our characters would get sorted.

First up.

Rose Calloway – RAVENCLAW

Intelligent. Well-spoken (even if she’s sassy). And a lover of knowledge. Rose would, without a doubt, be sorted into the house known for wit and wisdom.

Connor Cobalt – RAVENCLAW

There is no question that Connor would be a Ravenclaw. He would also be the prefect his 5th, 6th, and 7th years.

Ryke Meadows – GRYFFINDOR

Gryffindor’s are known for their bravery, determination, and can also be short-tempered and a bit reckless. Yep. Basically Ryke.

Daisy Calloway -- GRYFFINDOR

Daisy is pretty fearless, brave, and reckless, but she’s also kind and friendly. She really straddles the line between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. So the hat would give her a choice, and she’d choose Gryffindor because they have more daring adventures. Plus, their Quidditch team is kickass.

Lily Calloway – HUFFLEPUFF

Hufflepuff are kind and patient and very tolerant individuals. Lily would fit right in. She has a lying streak that might set her apart from the other ‘puffs, but she would definitely be sorted into the house.

Loren Hale – SLYTHERIN

Poor Lo. He would get sorted to the house with the worst reputation. Slytherin’s are known for their power hunger, their self-preservation, and ambition. While Lo may not be the most ambitious of the Addicted characters, he has always been selfish and spiteful.

And when we imagine a Slytherin falling in love with a Hufflepuff, our geek hearts literally explode. ☺ 

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Title: Thrive
Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Series: Addicted #2.5
Pub Date: July 18th, 2014

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18479451-thrive
Amazon: Purchase links not available until July 18th

SUMMARY

Two years will change them forever.

When rumors spread like wildfire—like having three-ways with her boyfriend’s rock climbing brother—Lily Calloway spirals into a dark place. Her bedroom. Loren Hale is more confident and determined to keep their sex life private, even from their friends, and he helps Lily in the only way he knows how. But how much love is too much?

Their lives are filmed, watched, and criticized. And through it all, Lily and Loren have to face enemies they never thought they’d see, demons they don’t know if they should bury, and setbacks they didn’t think they’d meet. Not this soon.

And one rumor could be too much for them to handle. It will test their greatest limitations, and if they don’t hold onto each other, someone is going to drown.

A full-length New Adult Romance that bridges the gap between the second and third books. Thrive must be read before Addicted After All if you have not read the Calloway Sisters spin-off

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: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Pinterest

GIVEAWAY LINK

*Kindle Paperwhite

*3 Signed Paperbacks of THRIVE

TO ENTER FILL OUT THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You can find the full schedule for the THRIVE TOUR, HERE!

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I am so freaking in love with this post it's not even funny!!!! :D I love that Becca and Krista sorted their characters into Hogwarts Houses...and I love it even more that I got to share it!!! :D

I also totally agree with them all. Those are definitely the right houses for their characters...and now I can't get some kind of Addicted/Harry Potter fanfiction-type mash-up out of my head! ;D haha The GIFs are great, too! I really should share more GIFs on my blog! ;D haha And I, too, love the idea of a Slytherin and a Hufflepuff! :D

What do you think?
Did you love this post, too??? :D
Do you agree with the houses that Krista and Becca sorted the characters into?

Hothouse Flower Promo Tour: Daisy & Ryke Character Interview, & GIVEAWAY!!! #CharacterInterview #Giveaway

In just over a week, Hothouse Flower releases!!!!! :D 

I seriously cannot wait, but in the mean time, Krista and Becca Ritchie are sharing some awesome teasers, banners, interviews, playlists...and so much more in Hothouse Flower's Promo Tour...and today I've got a character interview with Daisy and Ryke!!! :D And if you keep scrolling, there's a giveaway, too! ;)

First, here's a bit about Hothouse Flower:

Title: Hothouse Flower

Author: Krista & Becca Ritchie

Series: Calloway Sisters #2 (Spin-Off of the Addicted series)

Pub Date: March 28^th, 2014

SUMMARY

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 Floweris a spin-off of the Addicted series. Kiss the Skyis 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)

AUTHOR BIOS
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, Becca | Twitter | Website | Facebook | Tumblr | Pinterest

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CHARACTER INTERVIEW:

DAISY & RYKE

And here's my interview with Daisy and Ryke! :D I've underlined my questions, and Ryke and Daisy's names are before each of their answers! ENJOY!!! :D

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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, Daisy and Ryke! It’s fantastic to have you here! :D

Ryke: Thanks…*watches Daisy sit cross-legged on the chair*

Daisy: *catches him watching and smiles* “What?”

Ryke: *shakes his head and looks back at Ambur* “Just to warn you, she’s going to be moving a lot during this interview. She can’t fucking sit still.”

Daisy: *looks to Ambur* “Just to warn you, he’s going to curse a lot.” *turns to Ryke* “And just to warn you, we’re not being filmed.”

Ryke: “They could be describing what we’re fucking doing outside of the quotes.”

Daisy: *scoots chair closer to Ryke and wraps her arm around his waist*

Ryke: *gives her a look* “You’re pushing it, Calloway.” *leaving her arm around him, he looks to Ambur again* “What’s the first question?”

I’m going to start with a nice easy question, what was your first thought when you two met?

Ryke: “Who’s that crazy fucking chick?”

Daisy: *smiles* “Really?”

Ryke: “No.”

Daisy: “Well, I thought he was hot.”

Ryke: *brushes her arm off his waist* “She was fifteen when I first met her.”

Daisy: “He was twenty-two.” *unties her shoelace and starts making a braid*

Ryke: *points at Daisy* “What’d I tell you? And we’re only two fucking minutes in.”

What’s your favourite thing about each other?

Ryke: *runs hand through his hair* “My brother is going to fucking kill me.”

Daisy: “It’s my ass, isn’t it?”

Ryke: “It’s not your ass.”

Daisy: “My hair?”

Ryke: “Definitely not your fucking hair.”

Daisy: “I give up.”

Ryke: “But you still have every fucking body part to go?” *pulls her close to check the time on her watch (he’s not wearing one)* “We only have three thousand more fucking hours.”

Daisy: “My favorite thing about Ryke is his sarcasm and profanity.”

Ryke: *rolls eyes* “Next question.”

Even though you’ve got a bit of an age gap between you, you’re amazing friends, why do you think you get along so well? 
Daisy: *glances at Ryke while she pulls off the second shoe string* “Are we amazing?”

Ryke: “No, we’re horrible fucking friends.”

Daisy: “Thought so.” *nudges his shoulder with her elbow* “We should probably answer this one straight.”

Ryke: *shrugs* “She’s fun to hang out with…I don’t know. We both just don’t give a shit about the media, no offense.”

Daisy: “And we both like jumping off cliffs.” *grins mischievously*

Ryke: *watches her braid the second shoelace* “That too.”

How difficult has it been for both of you dealing with your siblings’ addictions?

Ryke: *pauses* “It’s not easy.”

Daisy: *looks over her shoulder* “Hey, is that a water fountain? Do you mind if I…?” *gets up to get a drink*

Ryke: “She doesn’t like to talk about Lily’s addiction to the press.”

 Are you excited that people finally get to read your story in Hothouse Flower?

Daisy: *returns with two cups of water and passes one to Ryke* “Oh yeah.” *takes a sip and sets the cup on the floor* “It’s going to be freeing, you know?”
Ryke: *a brief smile escapes as he looks at Daisy* “Yeah, I’m happy about it.”

 QUICK! Random question time! And feel free to explain if you like! :)

Coffee or Tea?

Ryke: “Coffee.”

Daisy: “Coffee, but I love energy drinks and prefer Lightning Bolt! because it tastes so good.”

Ryke: *raises his brows at her* “Like that plug wasn’t obvious.” (Lightning Bolt! is made by Fizzle, a world-renowned soda company founded by Greg Calloway, Daisy’s father.)

Daisy: “Shh, my dad will be happy and you could use some brownie points.” *smiles bright*

Ryke: “How about I just make you fucking brownies?”

Daisy: “I love your fucking brownies.”

Ryke: *shakes head* “Next.”

Reading or Watching TV?

Ryke: “Watching TV.”

Daisy: “Like Naked and Afraid. And Blue Lagoon.”

Ryke: “Blue Lagoon isn’t a television show.”

Daisy: *mock gasps* “It isn’t? What lies have I been fed?!” *stands up on the chair theatrically* “Wha—” *the chair teeters and it slips beneath her. Ryke stands and catches her before she face plants.*

Ryke: “How about sitting on your ass this time?”

Daisy: “Can my ass sit on your lap?”

Ryke: “Let’s try the chair first.”

Dog or Cat?

*everyone is back in their seats*

Ryke: “Dog.”

Daisy: “Ditto.”

Being along or in a group?

Ryke: “Either.”

Daisy: “A group. I don’t like being alone.”

Chocolate or candy?

Ryke: “If I don’t say chocolate, Daisy might fucking kill me.”

Daisy: “Chocolate is sex.”

Ryke: *shakes head* “No it’s not.”

Daisy: *smiles wide*

Night or Day?

Ryke: “Night.”

Daisy: “Day.”

Ryke: *hesitates* “She hates nighttime.”

Daisy: “It’s not my favorite thing.”

Ryke: “That’s a fucking understatement.”

Summer or Winter?

Ryke: “Summer. The weather is better to climb.”

Daisy: “Summer.” *concentrates on the second shoelace braid*

 Do you have anything else you’d like to say?

Daisy: *distracted, she pulls Ryke closer and snatches his hand.* “This is for you.”

Ryke: *watches her tie the lace around his wrist and then she ties one around hers.* “Cute. But how are you going to walk without shoelaces, sweetheart?”

Daisy: *kicks her shoes off* “Barefoot.”

Ryke: “Not fucking surprised.”

Thanks again for taking the time to visit! I’ve loved having you both here, and I’m extremely excited to read your story in Hothouse Flower!!

Daisy: *stands and waves* “Thanks for having us!”

Ryke: *grabs her around the waist and throws her over his shoulder. She laughs, and he kicks the door open as they leave*

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GIVEAWAY

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 $15 Amazon Gift Card & 3 Kindle Ebooks of Hothouse Flower
**open internationally**

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Awww! So, my interview between Ryke and Daisy is definitely my favourite out of all of the ones I've ever had on my blog!!! :D It was so much fun, and I just absolutely adore Ryke and Daisy! I can't wait to read their story in Hothouse Flower...just ten more days!!!! :D

What did you think?
Are you already a fan of Krista & Becca Ritchie's books,
or did that interview make you want to check out their books?

Waiting on Wednesday (2): Hothouse Flower!!

 

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It gives us the chance to fangirl over all of the books that we can't wait to read!

HOTHOUSE FLOWER by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Hitting the shelves on March 28, 2014 and self-published by the authors.

Book Description: 

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.

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

***Authors' Note***
Hothouse Flower can be read as a standalone, but it's also a spin-off of the Addicted series. We strongly recommend reading the Addicted series before this spin-off (or at least just Kiss the Sky).

Addicted Series Recommended Reading Order
Addicted to You (Addicted #1)
Ricochet (Addicted #1.5) --- The main characters meet here.
Addicted for Now (Addicted #2)
Kiss the Sky (Spin-Off)
Hothouse Flower (Spin-Off)
Thrive (Addicted #2.5)
Addicted After All (Addicted #3)

MY THOUGHTS

I've become a HUGE fangirl for Krista and Becca Ritchie's Addicted Series, and I love that they're doing spin-off books for the series, too! The first spin-off, Kiss the Sky, was amazing, and I am so excited for Daisy and Ryke story in Hothouse Flower!! They've got the whole forbidden love going on, and I'm seriously so stoked to see their relationship evolve! I also just can't wait to get an insider view on their friendship because they have an amazing relationship! :)

Is anyone else eagerly awaiting Hothouse Flower? :D
If not, what book are you waiting for?

Review: Kiss the Sky by Becca Ritchie & Krista RItchie

Source: Purchased for my Kindle from Amazon.com
Release Date: Already Released.
Number of Pages:


Description from Goodreads:

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.

This New Adult Standalone Romance can be described as Friends meets The Real World. Expect fist fights, drugs, sex of varying degrees, crude humor and competitive alpha males. Definitely for mature readers audiences only.

***Authors' Note***
Kiss the Sky CAN be read as a standalone, but it's also a spin-off of the Addicted series. If you'd like to read the Addicted series beforehand, you should read them in order (see below) before starting Kiss the Sky or else the time jumps will be jarring.

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

Purchase Links: Amazon | B&N

I've already gushed about my love for the Addicted series by Krista and Becca Ritchie, so it shouldn't be too surprising that I loved Kiss the Sky, too! Kiss the Sky isn't directly part of the series though, it's actually a spin-off, and it focuses on Lily's sister, Rose, and her boyfriend, Connor Cobalt...you just have to use his full name sometimes, it just sounds too good to not say fully! :P Plus, Connor totally demands that respect. ;D

While Kiss the Sky does take place chronologically after Addicted for Now, Rose and Connor create a very different narrative than Lily and Lo do...but that's not a bad thing at all, just different. I love Lily and Lo, but I did really enjoy getting to know Rose and Connor better. It was also interesting to see things from a perspective outside of Lily and Lo. It kind of helped show how addiction can affect those who aren't addicted themselves, and that while we may have thought we knew Rose and Connor through Lily and Lo's narrative...there are definitely things we had no clue about...I really wasn't expecting some of them, but I must admit that it was pretty interesting and exciting to read about. People definitely aren't always what you expect them to be. ;)

As far as the plot and story goes, I loved it! The reality show was fantastic, and I loved that I was so absorbed in the story that I genuinely got annoyed about the way the show was being run just like Rose and Connor did. :P The character development was awesome, especially seeing Rose and Connor's relationship evolve...it was definitely intense! I also love that the narrative stands out so much compared to the Addicted series. It genuinely feels like each character is fully defined and is there own person. You would never confuse one character's narrative with another's, and I think that requires a lot of skill as an author. Becca and Krista Ritchie do an amazing job with their characters whether they're the main ones or secondary, they all feel fully rounded...even the butthead, Scott. :P

Overall, I absolutely LOVED Kiss the Sky! While it was quite a bit different from Lily and Lo's narratives in the Addicted series, it still maintained the same funny, and dynamic feel as the previous books, which made it the perfect spin-off! I'd recommend Kiss the Sky to both Addicted series lovers and newbies to the series! It works as a standalone, but I think you would enjoy it a bit more having read the previous books because then you'll love Lily and Lo already, too. ;) This is the perfect book for people who like smart characters (who know they're ridiculously smart and totally flaunt it :P), and enjoy relationships where you can feel the sexual tension as the characters have intense, intellectual debates. ;D

What do you think?
Does Kiss the Sky sound like a book you'd like to read?

Review: Addicted for Now (Addicted #2) by Becca Ritchie & Krista RItchie

Source: Purchased for my Kindle from Amazon.com
Release Date: Already Released.


Description from Goodreads:

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.

New Adult Romance recommended for readers 18+ for mature content

With each book that I read in this series, I just fall more and more in love with the story, the characters, and with Krista and Becca Ritchie's writing styles. :D Addicted for Now is the second book in the Addicted series, and I thought it was an amazing followup to Addicted to You! :D

I loved that we got to know both Lo and Lily more, and that we also got to know all of their friends better, too, including Lily's sisters! I just love how the books have evolved from being totally Lo and Lily-centric to including a bigger group of friends, and I love that the evolution is pretty much the perfect way to show how Lily and Lo have changed from the beginning of the first book.

Lily and Lo have both grown so much, and in Addicted for Now we really got to see how much they've changed, and how much effort they both were putting in to change! The dual point of view worked really well to show how they both were changing and how both of them were affected by their own addiction and by each other's addiction. In Addicted to You, the first book, I really did love seeing Lily and Lo's relationship change, but I loved seeing them grow stronger in Addicted for Now! It was fantastic to see them work to overcome their addictions, and to see both of them mature as well.

Along with the awesome characters, one of the elements that I love about this series is how well the series as a whole is established. Each book soundly represents its own story, and they feel complete in themselves, but at the same time, there is just enough of an open-ended feeling to allow for sequels, and to allow for spinoffs...the spinoffs are another part I love. In the spinoffs, Becca and Krista Ritchie are also writing books about Lily's sisters, Rose and Daisy! The first one, Kiss the Sky, about Rose and Connor Cobolt has already been released. I've also read it and loved it! My review for that one is coming soon! The next book, Hothouse Flower, is Daisy's story...and it'll be releasing sometime in March, and I absolutely CANNOT wait!!! :D

Overall, I thought that Addicted for Now was fantastic! It was sexy, funny, and completely compelling. I was in a bit of a slump at the beginning of the year, and this one really helped snap me out of it because I didn't want to put it down! I find Lo and Lily really easy to relate to because they both tend to fangirl/fanboy and get obsessive about their fandoms. haha I also loved the banter, the story, and as I've mentioned already in this review, the characters! :D I'd recommend Addicted for Now and the Addicted series to contemporary romance fans who aren't afraid of stories that get steamy and are very intense!

What do you think?
Does the Addicted series sound like something you'd like to read?
And how do you feel about series with spinoff books?
Do you love them like me, or are you not a fan?

Review: Ricochet (Addicted #1.5) by Becca Ritchie & Krista RItchie

Source: Purchased for my Kindle from Amazon.com
Release Date: Already Released.


Description from Goodreads:

As a sex addict, Lily Calloway must do the impossible. Stay celibate for 90 days.

Cravings and fantasies become her new routine, but while Loren Hale recovers from his alcohol addiction, Lily wonders if he’ll realize what a monster she really is. After all, her sexual compulsions begin to rule her life the longer she stays faithful to him.

Progress. That’s what Lily’s striving for. But by trying to become closer to her family—people who aren’t aware of her addiction—she creates larger obstacles. When she spends time with her youngest sister, she learns more about her than she ever imagined and senses an unsettling connection between Daisy and Ryke Meadows.

With Lily and Lo’s dysfunctional relationship teetering and unbalanced, they will need to find a way to reconnect from miles apart. But the inability to “touch” proves to be one of the hardest tests on their road to recovery. Some love brushes the surface. Some love is deeper than skin.

Lily and Lo have three months to discover just how deep their love really goes.

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Includes the first chapter to the sequel Addicted for Now.

Companion to the Sequel: A full-length New Adult Romance that continues where Addicted to You left off. As a companion novel, it bridges the gap between the first and second book. It is highly recommended to be read before Addicted for Now.

I was lucky enough to be a part of a blog tour for the first book in the Addicted series...and well, I totally got addicted to the books myself. :P As soon as Ricochet, a novella set between the first two books, came out, I quickly bought myself a copy, and over my Christmas break, I devoured it along with the sequel to Addicted to You, Addicted For Now...but I'll talk about that one in its own review. :P

What I loved about Ricochet was that while it was a novella, it packed quite a punch itself! Plus, if you chose to skip this one, you actually missed out on a lot of development on Lily's part. In Ricochet, Lily is dealing with being on her own and coming to terms with her own addiction. We don't get to see Lo's struggle, but I really enjoyed seeing Lily grow stronger and learning to stand on her own. She's definitely strong with Lo around, but she's got her own strength too, and I loved that in Ricochet we were able to see Lily realize that about herself.

If you're a fan of Krista and Becca Ritchie's Addicted series, you really don't want to miss out on this novella. I think it's essential to read this one before you move on from Addicted to You to Addicted For Now...you could always work backwards and read it if you skipped it the first time, but I definitely suggest making sure you check this novella out if you love the series because it really gives you an in-depth perspective on what Lily is going through while Lo is battling his own addiction.

Overall, Ricochet was the perfect in between novella for Addicted to You and Addicted For Now! It bridged the gap between the two books perfectly! You'll love this one if you already enjoyed the first book, and you'll love this series if you enjoy books about struggling with addiction, or if you just love awesome characters, great chemistry, and fantastic and fun banter!

What do you think?
Does Ricochet and the Addicted Series sound like something you'd like to read?

Release Day Blitz: Kiss the Sky by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie

I have been eagerly waiting for the release day of KISS THE SKY for a long time now, and luckily...it released early this week, and I devoured it over the past couple of days! I absolutely loved it, and I've got some "official" release day goodies for you all! Also, this is a spinoff from the Addicted Series, but it can be read as a standalone if you haven't read the other books. :)


Title: Kiss the Sky
Authors: Krista and Becca Ritchie
Genre: New Adult Standalone Romance
Release Date: January 24, 2014
Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets Promotions


Synopsis

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.

This New Adult Standalone Romance can be described as Friends meets The Real World. Expect fist fights, drugs, sex of varying degrees, crude humor and competitive alpha males. Definitely for mature readers audiences only.

Purchase Links: Amazon | Amazon.ca | Amazon.co.uk

Here's a lovely little teaser for you!! :)

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About the Authors

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 the Authors: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

Website | Krista's Goodreads | Becca's Goodreads

  

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Giveaway

1 x $25.00 Amazon Gift Card 

1 x Signed Paperback of Kiss the Sky

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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I'll be posting my review soon, so if you're not convinced yet, maybe I can convince you through my fangirlness. :P I'll post a link here once my review is up. :)

So, what do you think?

Does KISS THE SKY sound like something you'd like to read?