Meghan Varner

General Information Genre: Romance, Fiction Publisher: Penguin Published: July 28, 2015 Book Summary (Per Goodreads) The #1  New York Times  bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood delivers the first novel in an enthralling new series set amid the shifting dynamics of a Southern family defined by wealth and privilege—and compromised by secrets, deceit, and scandal....  For generations, the Bradford family has worn the mantle of kings of the bourbon capital of the world. Their sustained wealth has afforded them prestige and privilege—as well as a hard-won division of class on their sprawling estate, Easterly. Upstairs, a dynasty that by all appearances plays by the rules of good fortune and good taste. Downstairs, the staff who work tirelessly to maintain the impeccable Bradford facade. And never the twain shall meet. For Lizzie King, Easterly’s head gardener, crossing that divide nearly ruined her life. Falling in love with Tulane, the prodigal s...

So close but so far away!  I can't wait to get my copy of this book on 9/1/2015!!  If you enjoy romances with a bit of an edge that keeps you engaged from cover to cover than you should check this author out!   You can still pre-order this book at Amazon, B&N, Apple or Audible! Gah so close! Until my next post..love y'all! *picture is from KA facebook page which you can find here

General Information Genre: Romance, Adult, Fiction Publisher: Vintage Published: June 18, 2015 Book Summary (Per Goodreads) In Christian's own words, and through his thoughts, reflections, and dreams, E L James offers a fresh perspective on the love story that has enthralled millions of readers around the world. Christian Grey exercises control in all things; his world is neat, disciplined, and utterly empty—until the day that Anastasia Steele falls into his office, in a tangle of shapely limbs and tumbling brown hair. He tries to forget her, but instead is swept up in a storm of emotion he cannot comprehend and cannot resist. Unlike any woman he has known before, shy, unworldly Ana seems to see right through him—past the business prodigy and the penthouse lifestyle to Christian’s cold, wounded heart.   Will being with Ana dispel the horrors of his childhood that haunt Christian every night? Or will his dark sexual desires, his compulsion to control,...

General Information Genre: Thriller Published:  June 22nd 2013  Publisher: Createspace Books Summary (Per Goodreads) Upon receiving an letter anonymously two weeks prior, ghosts from the past began to come back up to the surface. Nearly every night for the past couple of weeks, poor James has been experiencing a reoccurring nightmare regarding Emilia. In this nightmare he feels that Emilia is trying to tell him something. Perhaps it is nothing, or perhaps it is about how she died. His nightmare came from the very depths of his soul, haunting him silently until he left his guard down and he experienced an ugliness he had never realized existed inside of him. Despite the ugliness and horror that plagued him, James felt as if his soul held the key to answer his reoccurring dreams and that promised to relieve him of his horror. His doctor, Doctor Jonathan assured him that his dreams were connected to his own subconscious state where successions of emotions, sensations,...

The Struggle is REAL Until my next post..love y'all!

General Information Genre: YA, Fantasy Publisher:  Feiwel and Friends Published:  February 5th 2013  Book Summary (Per Goodreads) Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns in the second thrilling installment of the bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She's trying to break out of prison--even though if she succeeds, she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive.  Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana, who will do anything for the handsome Prince Kai...

General Information Genre: YA, Fantasy, Fiction Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Published: March 25, 2008 Book Summary (Per Goodreads) Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go — especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil — and also her father. To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings — and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the se...

General Information Genre: YA, Romance, Thriller Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Published: August 4, 2015 Book Summary (Per NetGalley) Of course, the dress was white. This is what I’m supposed to die in, I thought. Not many people knew what their last outfit would be.  I pulled it over my head. It fit me perfectly. It had long, loose fitting sleeves, a modest neckline, and waves of material on the skirt. I hated it. There were no shoes, and I was afraid I’d have to run through the forest barefoot but there weren’t a lot of options. Besides, I’d run barefoot over a bed of nails to get away. “Scarlett, are you ready?” he called. I looked in the mirror and took a deep breath. Time to fight for my life. Scarlett Garner doesn’t remember anything before the age of four—until a car accident changes everything. She starts to remember pieces of a past that frighten her. A past her parents hid from her…and a secret that could get her killed. My Thoughts The summary about the...

This weekend I attended my third Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event.  The first two I attended were in Charlotte, but this one was in Raleigh NC.  I had a great time and enjoyed meeting more vendors, learning more information and catching up with some of the great bloggers, chefs, authors and presenters that I have met at the other events! The last minute prep for all the vendors before the crowds arrived Similar to Charlotte I received a beyond generous tote bag full of samples and information from many of the vendors. I felt like a kid at Christmas when I got home Saturday and started seeing what all was provided to the bloggers. I will be doing more detailed reviews on some of the products I was fortunate enough to receive, but I wanted to do a quick recap on just the overall event, vendors I loved learning more about this weekend and a presentation that I enjoyed attending. Overall this was a great event.  There were local vendors, regional v...

General Information Genre: Fantasy, YA, Fiction,  Publisher:Margaret K. McElderry Books Published: March 27th 2007  Book Summary (per Goodreads) When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder― much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing―not even a smear of blood―to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy? This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But ...

General Information Genre: contemporary, adult fiction, romance Published: 2015 Book Summary (Per Goodreads) Warning: This book is not for the faint of heart. If you deal with triggers, please read this book with caution.  Material consists of adult content and BDSM. I was sent away for protection. Pulled from a world and forced into another, I lost myself on the way. No emotion. Only walls to hide feelings that were now masked behind a barrier. Matteo Santos opened my eyes. He helped me see through the darkness that consumed my soul. He breathed life into my lungs, gripping my heart until it beat again. With a darkness of his own, it haunted him, turning him into a beautiful Master of seduction and pain. Through trust and love, we would battle our pasts together. Before they took control...completely. "Not everything is as it seems."  My Thoughts Well written and characters that come to life make this a story that will grab your attention and keep you capt...

General Information Genre: YA, Science Fiction Publisher:  Feiwel & Friends Published:  January 3rd 2012 Book Summary (Per Goodreads) Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future. My Thoughts Loved it. From the first page to the last page I was captivated by the writing, imagery, emotions and plot.  I was hesitent to read...

General Information Genre: YA Publisher: Simon Pulse Simon Schuster Published: June 26, 2012 (first published June 1, 2012) Book Summary (per Goodreads) Delilah is a bit of a loner who prefers spending her time in the school library with her head in a book—one book in particular. Between the Lines may be a fairy tale, but it feels real. Prince Oliver is brave, adventurous, and loving. He really speaks to Delilah. And then one day Oliver actually speaks to her. Turns out, Oliver is more than a one-dimensional storybook prince. He’s a restless teen who feels trapped by his literary existence and hates that his entire life is predetermined. He’s sure there’s more for him out there in the real world, and Delilah might just be his key to freedom. A romantic and charming story, this companion novel to Off the Page will make every reader believe in the fantastical power of fairy tales. My Thoughts This was my first Jodi Picoult book and I enjoyed it!  It was a sweet, ...

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I know I always try to research or find out information to get the most bang for the buck or experience as much as I can when I go to events.  To help y'all achieve the same goal I wanted to share some tips that I found on the GFAF Wellness Event Facebook as well as some of what I have learned at the other two events I attended! It does get crowded.  So definately wear comfortable clothing, shoes and release sometimes you may get bumped or bump into someone/something. Such a good tip!  Most tables give some type of sample or product so it was great to have products to carry some of them..especially since many were sweet products. Best tip out there!!  Do not be shy or worried about sharing other sensitivities!  These vendors and this event make sure to help us out.  I shared that I am dairy sensitive and every table was able to address or answer that concern. The deals really are great!  I know I thought I had bought enough of someth...

General Information Genre: Erotic, Adult, Romance, Published: July 30, 2015 Book Summary (per Goodreads) **The complete dark erotic Filthy Serial Novel with an epilogue and bonus material** She runs from darkness Into more of the same. She runs to darkness, She can never stay away.  Faye Turner is a nineteen-year-old homeless prostitute addicted to cocaine.  Her life is simple, bouncing from one high to the next, bent over greasy truck seats for faceless men. But everything changes when Rhett Hale comes back into her life. Her devilishly handsome step-brother brings life-changing news and a special kind of hate reserved only for Faye. But all the hate in the world can’t hide Rhett’s lust for her.  He wants something wild. Something filthy.  And Faye is tempted to give him just that. But nothing is simple. Rhett isn't the only part of her past that comes back.  Faye can't run.  She can't hide.  She becomes twined up in the ra...