REVIEW: The Pandora Affair by Tiffany Toto +GIVEAWAY!!!

The Pandora Affair
(Pandora Romance) 

By Tiffany Toto

Release Date: October 2, 2013

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Blurb:

Samantha reluctantly was pulled into James life. All seems to be going well when suddenly her past catches up with her. A shadow from long ago creeps into her life and then begins a very terrifying game…all the while, James holds back his stealthy passion for Samantha with all the self-control he can manage…and Alex can’t stop himself from lusting after her…

Samantha is confused…her untrusting heart wants to reach out to James but her mind keeps her away…She wants to feel his strong arms around her and yet when he finally does embrace her in passion…he leaves her behind…why?

OH MY JEEZE!!! At the end of the Prologue for this book my heart stopped and I DROPPED MY KINDLE!! That's right.... dropped... Well.... after picking it back up and examining it for damage, I dove RIGHT into this novel!! Samantha Lockley (Fake Name/Long Story.... Wanna know why? Read it!! :-P hehe I know, mean right?)  Anywho... she's been living her new life for a while now, when one day at work, a customer she's serving coffee to becomes the victim of a "Hot Coffee Tidal Wave" As is so eloquently put in the book... lol Samantha finds herself needing a new job... walks into Pandora Bar & Grill, wows the manager and job acquired... Her boss.... well, James is.... a bit of a character, but he's great!! And I laughed so many times at his reactions to Samantha's sass that this book that I couldn't help of think of James as a clueless dunce throughout most of the first half of the book.. lol. It’s definitely a story that sucked me in, held on, and took me for a ride!! The Pandora Affair has so many twists and turns and downright “WAIT!! OMG!! WTF!??!” moments that I couldn’t wait or stop myself from flipping to see what was on the next page! I knew there was something off about Alex but that was like O_O for me!!  And Tyler!! OMG What an amazing character! I love the gay best friend! I collect gay people(according to my sister lol) I have more gay boyfriends than straight friends!! Lol James really is awesome and his determination top notch I tell ya! Roger was a hoot! I loved his quips and comebacks here and there. Tiffany had me in suspense through this entire book..!

If you like stories that aren’t 100% predictable with a sassy heroine, a kick-ass hero, and the FABULOUS gay bestie… with murder, suspense, love, and hot sex… then don’t miss out!! Grab this book now so you can read book two when it comes out!

I give this book 5 out of 5 shields!!

So after reading book one, Tiffany told me that I could have a sneak peek at the first little bit of the second book in this series... OMG she has done it again.... as long as the rest of the book stays on the track where she has it going thus far, you are going to have yourself a few heart-attacks along this leg of your journey... This is going to be a BUMPY RIDE!!

Tiffany Toto was born February 11th, 1974 in Tucson, Arizona. She is the youngest of five children born to Westley and Patricia Botts. Her siblings are Tom, Tim, Trisha and Terese. Tiffany's two children are eldest Miranda, and son Jacob. Tiffany has always loved creative writing and has written short stories in the past. She has an incredible love for animals and is a true advocate against animal abuse.

Tiffany is the Author of The Pandora Romance Novels. First book of the series is "The Pandora Affair", Second book "Pandora's Soldiers" is currently being written.

Tiffany even stopped by to say a few words!! Take it away girl!!

“Bridgette,

Thank you so much for reviewing my book for me! I am more than happy to give away a book or 2.. Of your readers would like…”

-Me: “AWESOME!! Now, tell us a little about yourself, we will make an entry in the giveaway a trivia question from what you say to me!” *winks*

-Tiffany: ” I have been an avid reader of romance novels for years but they were always the same...just romance and drama, the sex was never enough to blow your mind and the drama...well, let's just say there is more drama in my dreams. If you are lucky, there may be some suspense. I am one personality that enjoys everything. I have yet to find that one book that made me sit back and go "Wow, that was amazing!" I thought about how great it would be if someone wrote something that incredible...then I thought maybe I should try it.

There are different kinds of readers, there are those who can use their imagination to picture the story and there are others who read the story but would love to have more of a visual. If you read a lot of romance novels, and you make the decision to read my book you will realize that "The Pandora Affair" is nothing like anything you have ever read. It turned out better than I could have ever hoped and it offers everything a creative and hungry mind longs for. The Pandora Affair has Romance, sex, drama, mystery, suspense, murder, humor and a gay best friend! My books cater to all.

I started writing The Pandora Affair in February of 2001 and finally completed it October 2012...why did it take me so long? I am guessing my A.D.D had something to do with......OH look at the kitty......where were we? It also went on hiatus during my divorce. So once it was done, I needed feedback to see if it was worth publishing....so I had a small group of guinea pigs read it and every single person loved it and told me I HAD to get it published, ever since I have been hounded relentlessly to write another. So, my mind starts churning and the thought process for a new book began. Along with my newfound love and appreciation of life, and my new life experiences in seeking personal growth, new love and desires, and new friendships. My new book "Pandora's Soldiers" will also be a reflection of my experiences with my very first book "The Pandora Affair".

I really hope everyone enjoys the books as much as I do...”

-Me: WOW!!You know what… I saw that cat too! Lol…. Do you have a favorite quote?”

-Tiffany: “As a matter of fact, I DO!!...

~Without creativity, there is no passion and without passion there is no creativity~ Tiffany Toto

20 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR!!

-My full name is Tiffany Louise Toto

-My star sign is Aquarius 

-My closest friends are Lisa Medina, Rose Baker, Annette Layton and Crystal Neiswonger

-I love people who can respond to my sarcasm with their sarcasm without skipping a beat

-My favorite color is Green, Hot Pink and Black, Green reminds me of the outdoors and Hot Pink and Black remind me of the Pink Ladies

-I love to say random things to make people laugh

-The people who support me the most are my sisters Trisha and Terese and my sisters in law Babette and Ingrid, they have helped me to stay strong

-I am scared to death of spiders and scary movies (I LOVE scary movies but have to have someone to watch them with someone because I am a big chicken)

-My favorite movie of all time is Jaws

-I respect people who have the courage to tell it like it is

-I am seriously OCD

-My toenails are always painted maroon

-I stole my dad’s car when I was 16

-My favorite childhood book was Rikki-Tikki-Tavi 

-I fall asleep to classical music because it relaxes me

-I am fascinated with Sharks, my favorite is the Prehistoric Megalodon

-I am such a socializer I will start a conversation with anyone that doesn’t have the IQ of a cannoli

-I have a ritual dinner when I watch my favorite weekly show (The Walking Dead)... I have top sirloin steak with A1 steak sauce and a baked potato with sour cream and a side of asparagus …I must have 3 different kinds of drinks…water, milk and Diet Pepsi.

-It took me 11 years to write The Pandora Affair because it started out as a “Bucket List” item

-I ate a Jello sugar-free pudding and watched Dexter as I wrote these facts about me… HEHE

I wanted to give you a little taste of book two as well...

Here it is...

~~Excerpt from Pandora's Soldiers (The Pandora Romance Series Book Two)~~

“I’m sorry, honey. I am so sorry about your friends.” She closed her eyes as she lay her head on his shoulder and squeezed his arm lovingly.
“You and Sophia are going to New York, go home and start packing…you’re leaving first thing in the morning.” James voice sounded troubled to her.“What’s in New York?” She asked inquisitively.
“New Yorkers.” James answered her.
“Why are we going to New York, James?” Samantha wanted an answer from him and ‘because I said so’ wasn’t going to cut it.
“Because I said so…go home now and start packing.” James instructed her.
“James...” Samantha started to object but then decided it was best that she didn’t, she knew something was wrong…seriously wrong and he was protecting her the only way he knew how for right now. “How long do I pack for?”
“Travel light, a week…don’t go overboard.” He responded gently, every time he looked at her he fell in love all over again and it killed him to send her away but without knowing what he was dealing with there was not another option.
She excused herself and moved from the table, James grabbed her hand before she got away and brought her close and kissed her, then whispered ‘I love you’ in her ear. She stood back up and he continued to hold her hand in his until she pulled away.

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COVER REVEAL One Week by Elisabeth Staab

One Week

By Elisabeth Staab

Blurb: 

HE HAS A LEGACY TO SAVE… 

Michael Hale's company is in jeopardy. In the wake of his father's death and his transition to CEO, projects are circling the drain, and that could cost him everything. Come to find out, the consultant hired to fix things is the "one who got away" many years ago. This time he's playing for keeps, and he intends to win.

SHE SHOULD NEVER SAY NEVER… 

Elise Jackson swore she wouldn't come near Michael Hale again. He sucker punched her professionally, and he broke her heart. Still, a job’s a job, and they can both be adults. But high emotion and late nights working lead to passion neither of them can deny.

They have one week. Can the two of them pull Michael's company out of the fire and heal their old wounds?

Release Date: 

January 15, 2014

EXCERPT

“You called me innocent back there in that parking lot. I
dressed conservatively that summer because I was supposed to. You thought I was
some kid who had just fallen off the turnip truck?” Elise stepped forward. From
the rise and fall of his chest, his breath had deepened, and she struggled to
keep her focus on his hard, dark eyes. Still a little beer buzzed, she put
herself up in his face and laid it all on the line. “You tried to protect me
because you’d heard rumors about Scarborough? What about the rumors I heard
about you?”

His jaw hardened.

“What, you thought I wouldn’t have heard? Every woman at
HaleStorm with a pulse and proper vision had your name written on their
vibrators.”

This time she ignored the warning from her shoes when she
clicked forward. “I didn’t let those rumors stop me, either. I’d been trying
damn hard to get your attention that summer.”

He didn't move except to blink. “The trouble with rumors is
they're half-true at best if true at all.” Then he did move, pressing into her
space.

She hardened her gaze and met his stare, but there in the dim
light of his apartment his eyes had turned the color of dark amber. And
holy cow, those lashes could make any supermodel cry with envy. “Okay,” she
said. “So what's your truth?”

His fingers danced up and down her spine, setting off shivers
all over the place. He bent toward her, his stubble scraping her cheek. “The
truth is, you were probably right when you said that this was a bad idea.”

She had said that, hadn’t she? His palm skimmed her waist and
she damned herself for being sensible. “That… that probably is true.”

“And.” The heat of his hands and his breath licked along her
neck and shoulders. Maybe she should have worn her coat over. “You have no idea
what’s fact and what’s fiction about me.”

What Elise did know was the way he touched her
now might well fry her brain. She needed to back away while she still had some
semblance of her dignity. She managed one step. “Maybe I don't. My point is,
neither do you.”

Other than a slight raise of his eyebrows, he didn't reply.
Fine. Well, about that whole leaving with her dignity intact plan….

Another step. “Whatever. Thank you for trying to protect me. It
was a misguided, unnecessary effort, but thank you for being concerned.”
Finally, with a clench of fists and a huff of breath, she turned on her
throbbing heel and stormed for the door.

Elisabeth Staab still lives with her nose in a book and at least one foot in an imaginary world. She believes that all kinds of safe and sane love should be celebrated but she adores the fantasy-filled realm of paranormal romance the best. She lives in the Washington DC area with her family and one big scaredy cat, where she loves to spend time with good friends, go dancing, collect wacky coffee mugs from which to drink her favorite beverage, and sing off-key in her kitchen (when she isn’t making characters fall in love, that is).

You can stalk her, I mean find her at


         

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Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler

He’ll slay her demons, but it may cost her heart…

Four years ago Tegan Ashton was attacked. Determined never to be a victim again, she devotes her life to martial arts and self-defense. When her assailant returns to finish what he started, only one person can help her.

Gabe is a private investigator by day and demon slayer by night. After losing loved ones, he vows to defend people from a threat they don’t realize exists.

The relationship is supposed to be strictly business, but fighting demons together stirs up emotions they never expected. Turns out demon slaying is a breeze compared to facing their scarred pasts and even worse - hearts.

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Ashes by Sarah Gilman

Journalist Ambrosia Pellerin accepts an assignment involving the legendary phoenix, expecting, if nothing else, a little entertainment. Instead, she winds up pregnant—by a surprisingly human-looking firebird, Reece Bennu.

As the Phoenix prince, Reece is next in line to the throne and expected to marry a purebred royal. A common human such as Ambrosia is not in the cards. He swears, though, he’ll never be an absentee father.

As Ambrosia’s due date grows closer, so do the soon-to-be parents. But will their tentative love survive the prejudice of Reece’s grandmother, who will stop at nothing to tear the two apart?

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