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Release Day Blitz - This Regret by Victoria Ashley ~ Includes Excerpt and Giveaway
The blast of a .38-caliber revolver sends me crashing to my knees, landing in the road, with gravel digging deep into the flesh of my knees.
My hands grip the gritty ground, as if my life depends on it, making my fingers bleed. Who knows, at this point, maybe it does.
Even with my eyes closed, I can feel the world spinning around me, my body threatening to give up and lose what control I have left. Tears stream down my horror-stricken face and a silent scream is threatening to form in my throat. It hurts. It hurts like hell.
That's when I hear it. A bloodcurdling scream that makes my blood run cold. Except, it's not my screaming that is roaring through my ears as I expected.
It's the screaming of a woman. A very angry, hysterical woman.
The only thing I can decipher is, "Call 911. Somebody fucking call 911. There's blood everywhere."
I can hear bodies shuffling nearby, some of them even tripping over me to get away, but I can only process one thought. He's gone. Please don't let him be gone.
With force, I am yanked to my feet, a large hand smacking me across the face, causing blood to taste on my tongue.
I try to focus, but my vision is too blurred to make any sense of who has control of my body and at this point, I'm not so sure it even matters.
"This is your fault," the deep voice growls as I spit blood onto his filthy boots. Narrowing his eyes, he wraps my hair securely around his hand and yanks my head back, hard, while his other hand tightens around my throat, squeezing. "You're going to pay for this if it's the last thing I do, you stupid bitch."
He lets go of my neck and shoves me down to the ground so my face is pressed into the gravel, his boot crushing into the back of my skull. Dirt and rocks dig into my left eye, making it even harder to see through the tears. I desperately look for the man that hasn't only crushed then stolen my heart just to crush it again, but has also replaced a part of me that I thought was long ago lost.
Realizing that my search is pointless, I just lay there defeated, feeling half-alive, but mostly dead. "Go ahead," I whisper. "See if you can hurt me anymore than you already have. I dare you." My body's trembling, but I look him dead in the eye anyways. I'm not scared of dying. Not after losing the biggest part of me, my heart. "Losing him will be my last regret." I shift so that I'm looking at the deep scars that cover his face. They make me sick. He makes me sick. "That and not killing you when I had the chance."
Victoria Ashley grew up in Rockford, IL and has had a passion for reading for as long as she can remember. After finding a reading app where it allowed readers to upload their own stories, she gave it a shot and writing became her passion.
She lives for a good romance book with tattooed bad boys that are just highly misunderstood and is not afraid to be caught crying during a good read. When she's not reading or writing about bad boys, you can find her watching her favorites shows such as Sons Of Anarchy, Dexter and True Blood.
She is the author of Wake Up Call and This Regret and is currently working on more releases for 2014.
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Title: Hero
Author: Leighton Del Mia
Release Date: February 27, 2014
Genre: Dark Erotic Romance Standalone
Calvin Parish
They call me Hero.
I defend.
I protect.
I ask for nothing in return, and that makes me good.
Doesn't it?
That which makes me the ultimate predator also feeds dark impulses I've learned to control—until I bring her too close. For years I've watched her from afar, but what started out as duty has become obsession.
Cataline Ford
I work hard.
I play by the rules.
I'm content.
My scars are quiet and invisible, and that keeps me hidden.
Doesn't it?
One fateful walk home, I'm taken by someone I didn't know I should fear. Captive and afraid, nobody will tell me why I'm confined to this hauntingly beautiful mansion. I'm given everything; I have nothing. He takes what he needs from me, and for that I hate him. But I might have loved him once.
And just because you're reading this doesn't mean I survive him.
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"What is this?" I ask, narrowing my eyes.
Jasmine drifts under my nose as she walks away from me to her seat.
"I told you not to dress up for dinner."
"I thought you'd like it," she says, lowering herself gracefully into the chair. Her back is straight as a rod, and her fingers are laced. "You don't?"
Norman decorates the table with food as I stare Cataline down. He clears his throat. "For dinner, we have—"
"Leave us."
He pauses. Though my eyes are still fastened on Cataline, I know he's watching me as he bows his head. "As you wish, sir."
I stand and slowly walk the line of the long table. My footsteps echo through the hall, appropriately menacing. I've just come from a burning building but am back in my suit and tie to maintain appearances. And my ridiculous glasses, which I remove and toss aside. She'll believe I've just returned from the office. When I'm standing over her, she tugs up the neckline of the dress and blinks at me. I resist smirking as she tucks hair behind her ear twice.
"Well," she says, "aren't we going to eat?"
"I'm going to eat."
"I'm not?"
"As far as I'm concerned, there's only one meal at this table, and it's you."
My ears pick up her slow swallow, my eyes the curl of her hands in her lap. "That sounds like a threat," she says quietly.
I bend over, flatten one hand on the table and wrap the other around the arm of her chair. "It's not. This is a threat: if you're not naked and spread out on this table in two seconds, I'm going to spank you so hard, you won't know up from down."
"I will disappoint you. I will hurt you. If I could be different, I would. But I don't think I can."
Declarations and sacrifices have been made. After three years, a better life is finally on the horizon. But when the past leaves marks that are both painful and permanent, is there ever such a thing as starting over? Can memories be replaced or forgotten—and should they be?
Keep Me is a follow-up novella for Hero readers who want a glimpse of life after breakfast. It is only intended to be enjoyed after Hero and is not a standalone. It is entirely optional and not essential to the original plot.
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Release Day Blitz: Dwellers of Darkness by Stacey Marie Brown ~ Includes Teasers & Giveaway!
Some days feel like years, but in Ember Brycin's case just the opposite is true. She had only been in the Otherworld for a day or two when she returned back to the Earth's realm. But it is three years later on Earth. Em is now 22. It would matter if she was human, but she's not. She is a Dae, part Demon and part Fay, with a little Dark Dweller thrown in to make her even more of a freak.
Seeing Seattle rebuilt only confirms she has been gone three years. For her it was not long ago that the Seattle area was just rubble of concrete and death. All done by her hand.
One thing that hasn't changed, though, is her undeniable connection to Eli Dragen, who is sexy, gorgeous, and even more volatile and frustrating. But her problems go way past him. The Seelie Queen of the Otherworld still holds Mark, Em's father, and her friends, Ryan, and Josh as hostages. Em needs to rescue them without, once again, getting caught and being used as a pawn to help the Queen regain possession of Earth. At the same time Ember is in hot water with Lars, the Unseelie King, after breaking her contract with him.
As some secrets have come to light others seem to become even more enigmatic. The only truth Ember knows is,everyone is harboring secrets. As Eli's past is revealed, Em understands more clearly why he acts the way he does and how much their lives are intertwined. But she also knows Eli is holding something back, something that could change their relationship forever.
Em herself continues to wrestle with her feelings toward Torin and her own secret she's withholding from Kennedy. As the tension for war mounts between the Seelie and Unseelie (Light and Dark), the tension at the Dark Dweller's compound mounts even more as they prepare to obtain the sword no matter what the price. But is Ember the answer to the location of the sword? Is she the one to fulfill the prophecy? As usual nothing is ever what it seems.
Stacey Marie Brown by day is an Interior/Set Designer, by night a writer of Paranormal Fantasy, Adventure, and Literary Fiction. She grew up in Northern California, where she ran around on her family's farm, raising animals, riding horses, playing flashlight tag, and turning hay bales into cool forts. Even before she could write, she was creating stories and making up intricate fantasies. Writing came as easy as breathing. She later turned that passion into acting, living and traveling abroad, and designing. Though she had never stopped writing, moving back to San Francisco seemed to have brought it back to the forefront and this time it would not be ignored.
When she's not writing she's out hiking, spending time with friends, traveling, listening to music, or designing.
Book Blitz: Fifty First Times: A New Adult Anthology by Bestselling Authors ~ Quotes and Giveaway!
Title: Fifty First Times: A New Adult Anthology
Published by: Avon Impulse
Publication date: February 25th 2014
Category: New Adult
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You always remember your first time...
Whether it's the couple who decides not to go through with it, the two boys who finally aren't ashamed, the newlyweds whose wedding night could very well be their last night together, the deaf pair who have no choice but to take body language to a new level--or, of course, the two young lovers fumbling and laughing, getting everything wrong. These are the memories that will never fade.
Join nineteen fantastic authors as they pull back the curtain and give you a peek inside that one intense moment in their characters' lives when everything changes and nothing will ever be the same again.
Featuring stories from some of the hottest names in New Adult, Young Adult, and Romance including New York Times Bestselling authors J.Lynn/Jennifer Armentrout, Molly McAdams, Sophie Jordan, and Carrie Ryan.
NOTE: These stories are works of fiction. If you want to know about our first times, you'll have to buy us a pet monkey first.
"I twist the ring around my left finger. It's foreign to my body, but in the same way a new pet is foreign to a person's home. It represents work and responsibility, but somehow you know that it will eventually become a part of you. Jack's already a part of me. It's just the ring that's new."
The friendzone wasn't such a bad place to be. I saw how Allen treated the people he slept with. They were as disposable as red Solo cups. "I'm an equal opportunity lover," he once told me, "but you can call me a slut."
"No, if I were brave I would have—" but I'm not even brave enough to say the words. Instead I take another swallow wine while I finish the sentence in my head. Would have let you make a move on me. Would have touched you. Would have kissed you."
"Perhaps the gods hadn't been so perverse after all."
"Don't push me away, V. I may not know as much as I want to about you, but the thing you need to know about me is I'm a persistent son of a bitch, and I will wear you down."
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The very first time I met an author was in Edinburgh and I dragged my friend along to meet Samantha Young with me. I was quite shy and the whole meeting lasted about five minutes as I had no idea what to say! Samantha was lovely and after a few awkward moments of gushing over her stories, I walked away a happy lady with my book signed. Since then I have stalked erm.. met Samantha a few more times and even attended my first big signing in London. I also now know authors love to hear from us so I let my fangirling rein free ;-)
Excerpt Blast: Unconditional (Beachwood Bay #3) by Melody Grace ~ Excerpt and Sexy Teasers
Title: Unconditional
Author: Melody Grace:
Series: Beachwood Bay #3
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Category: New Adult
Release Date: March 18, 2014
Fall in love with Beachwood Bay in Melody Grace's USA Today and internationally bestselling series!
"I've spent my whole life chasing perfection: perfect looks, perfect man, perfect home. But in one brutal moment, I realized it was all just a beautiful lie…"
Carina MacKenzie is fleeing from her past. Picking up the wreckage of her shattered dreams, she seeks comfort in the only place she's ever felt safe: Beachwood Bay.
Garrett Sawyer isn't looking to be anyone's savior. Scarred by old betrayals, he's sworn never to put his heart on the line again -- especially not for a damaged, high-maintenance girl like Carina. But passion knows no logic, and soon, their reckless chemistry is making him forget his bitter vows.
Two damaged hearts. The hope of true love. As their passion blazes out of control, Carina and Garrett struggle to escape their legacies of hurt. But can you ever outrun the past? And when everything is on the line, can they trust enough to build a love that's unconditional?
*This book contains adult situations and explicit content. 17+*
"What the hell?"
Panic claws my chest and I scream again, reaching blindly for something to fight him off. Squatters and junkies and all kinds of dangerous men fill my mind as my hand closes around something solid on the hall table and I swing with everything I've got.
"Goddamn!" The figure reels back, stumbling against the wall.
"Get away from me!" I cry, shaking. My heart is racing so fast I think it might beat right out of my chest. I grip the object in my hand tighter. "Don't touch me!"
"I'm not trying to touch you!" the man roars, angry. "I just want to know what you're doing breaking into my goddamn house!"
The light flips on. I reel back, blinded by the sudden glare, but as the daze clears and my eyes flick back into focus, I see the man in front of me for the first time.
I stop breathing.
He's half-naked, that's the first thing I notice. Jesus, his body is like nothing I've ever seen before: tanned bronze and chiseled like a Greek god, but not like the guys I've dated, all waxed and pumped from hours at a fancy gym. This guy is real, raw, all muscle and power, with a web of dark tattoos snaking over the bicep of his right arm. I feel a flush roll through me, hot with prickling awareness, but I can't look away as I take in his tight, sculpted six-pack abs, and the trail of dark hair leading down to the waistband of his navy briefs…
"Don't mind me, darlin'," his voice comes. "Any time you're done looking…"
I snap my eyes up to his face, blushing. Then I look at him for real and it all clicks into place.
"Oh." My heart clenches in my chest as I recognize him for the first time. "It's you."
Unshaven face. Messy bronzed bed-head hair. And a pair of stormy ocean-blue eyes scowling at me like I'm the last person on earth he wants to see.
And, I can say, the feeling is entirely mutual.
"It's me," Garrett Sawyer agrees in a low, Southern drawl. He strides over and snatches the vase from my hand, setting it down on the table with a thud. "Now, you want to tell me what the hell you're doing creeping around my house at three in the goddamn morning?"
I catch my breath, the flush of desire mingling with irritation. I nearly had a heart attack trying to get in here, and he's the one with an attitude?
"It's not your house," I snap, my heart still racing. "It's mine."
"Well, if you wanna get technical, it belongs to Emerson," Garrett corrects me, glaring. "But I'm the only one here with permission to stay."
"Why do you need a place?" I try to pull myself together, smoothing back my hair and yanking down my dress. "Don't you live above that dirty old bar?"
"Nah." Garrett paces closer, his full lips stretching into a lazy grin. "Usually I just go straight out back and roll around in the filth like a pig."
His smile is heart-stopping, a whiskey smile, honeyed and dangerous and just inches away from me now. Despite my irritation, I feel another wave of heat roll through me, automatically rising to his nearness like a magnet spinning off its axis to find true north.
I ignore the kick of my pulse and fold my arms across my chest. "You're disgusting," I retort, ignoring the shiver in my bloodstream.
"And you're trespassing." His gaze hungrily drifts over my body. I glance down, and see the rip has torn the skirt to the top of my thigh. I blush, yanking it shut.
"Look, I'm tired, OK?" I exclaim, self-conscious. "I've been driving all night, I didn't know anyone would be here. I just need a place to sleep. Can we save all your territorial bullshit for the morning?"
Garrett raises an eyebrow at me, like he's amused. I brace myself for more arguing, but instead, he gives a casual shrug. "Why not?"
I exhale with relief. "I've got a suitcase out front," I tell him.
He smirks. "Then you better go get it. Spare bedroom upstairs, I'm sure you know the way."
My mouth drops open, but before I can complain, there's a noise from above us.
"Garrett?" a female voice sounds, and then a woman appears at the top of the stairs. She's wearing an oversized T-shirt that barely skims her tanned thighs, her dark hair mussed up, makeup smudged around her eyes. "What's going on?"
"Nothing, honey," Garrett calls up to her. "Go back to sleep."
"But it's cold." The woman pouts suggestively. "I need you to come keep me warm."
Real classy.
I roll my eyes, watching as Garrett flashes her one of his easy grins. "I'll be right up, sugar. And then I want my T-shirt back."
"Come and get it." The woman giggles, then disappears back to the bedroom, leaving us alone in the foyer again.
"Honey?" I challenge him. "Sugar? Why not just admit you don't even know her name?"
Garrett smirks at me. "Sure I do. It's Lauren, or Laurie. Or maybe it was Lorna…" He frowns, pretending to think, and even though I know he's just doing it to get a rise out of me, I can't help but make a dismissive snort.
"Must be true love."
Garrett narrows his eyes. "What I do with my life is none of your goddamn business. So why don't you quit bitching and let me get back to sleep."
I blink, thrown by the sudden change in his tone. "I'm not the one standing around giving me a hard time," I retort. "I'd be asleep by now if you hadn't come prowling around, trying to play hero."
"Whatever you say, darlin'." Garrett turns away and starts climbing the stairs. Then he pauses, turning back to me with a wicked grin, and says, "But you might want to wear earplugs. Lorna likes it loud."
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Release Day Launch - Hard As You Can (Hard Ink #2) by Laura Kaye ~ Excerpt, Ava's Review and Giveaway
Title: Hard As You Can
Author: Laura Kaye
Series: Hard Ink #2
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Category: Adult
Release Date: February 25, 2014
Five dishonored soldiers.
Former Special Forces.
One last mission.
These are the men of Hard Ink.
Ever since hard-bodied, drop-dead-charming Shane McCallan strolled into the dance club where Crystal Dean works, he's shown a knack for getting beneath her defenses. For her little sister's sake, Crystal can't get too close. Until her job and Shane's mission intersect, and he reveals talents that go deeper than she could have guessed.
Shane would never turn his back on a friend in need, especially a former Special Forces teammate running a dangerous, off-the-books operation. Nor can he walk away from Crystal. The gorgeous waitress is hiding secrets she doesn't want him to uncover. Too bad. He's exactly the man she needs to protect her sister, her life, and her heart. All he has to do is convince her that when something feels this good, you hold on as hard as you can—and never let go.
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"Edgy, sexy, and full of suspense! A great read from a great new author!"
~J.R. Ward on Hard As It Gets
Today, I'm excited to share Shane and Crystal's first kiss! Don't you love first kiss scenes? Gah! I so do. *grins* Here we go:
"Tell me not to," Shane said, his voice a raw scrape.
"I can't," Crystal whispered in a shaky voice. "I don't want to."
Shane's body took over then, all urgent need and basic instinct. The rest of the world be damned. He pulled her in and kissed her, his lips devouring, his tongue exploring deep. Nothing held back. Nothing denied. Not even as her lips reawakened the sting from the cut on his lip. Totally worth it.
Crystal's arms came up around him. She trembled against him, and Shane wasn't sure if it was caused by adrenaline or fear. Unable to tolerate the thought that she might feel forced, he eased off.
She moaned and held him tighter, like his retreat had made something snap within her. Their kisses deepened, and her body moved against his, sinuously, maddeningly, desperately.
They tasted one another again and again, giving in to the heat that had sparked between them from the moment Crystal had collided with him at Confessions. Little nips and bites of lips and teeth warred with long, sensual strokes of tongue that stole his breath and made him instantly hard. The sting in his lip, the throb of his GSW, the aches from Nick's asskicking, every bit of it faded away—no, her touch made it all go away.
The few times they'd spoken, Crystal had most often been guarded, tentative, fearful. Just as she'd been when he first kissed her. But, now, she was revealing a passionate woman who could be fearless, giving and receiving openly and without hesitation. Christ, the thought that this fierceness was the real Crystal slayed him because it meant she was burying and denying her true self, not because she wanted to, but because she had to.
No, because someone forced her to.
The thought reminded him of the bruises on her arm. Shane had known this woman for three days, and twice in that time she'd been hurt by another man. And both as a consequence for things Shane had done.
A crack of thunder echoed from the heavens, making Crystal jump and gasp into his mouth.
"I've got you," he rasped around a kiss.
Part of him wanted to say more, to tell her he had her and he'd keep her safe. But he couldn't make himself give up her heat, her sweetness, her obvious hunger—for him.
So he made her a silent promise instead.
Never again, Crystal. He'll never hurt you again. Not on my watch.
Because Shane McCallan had made a mistake like that once. And, as bad as his sister's disappearance had been, something's happening to Crystal would actually be worse because Shane knew it was coming. The one break he'd ever given himself over Molly was that he'd had no way to know she'd be abducted. Didn't excuse the role he played in allowing it to happen, but he couldn't have known. But with Crystal, while he might not know when or how this Bruno asshole would strike out to do the ultimate damage, it was all but a done deal at this point. Always was with guys like him. And Shane would go to the grave before he let it happen, before he failed another female for whom he cared.
Because he did care. Made no damn sense given how long he'd known her. And the timing was beyond piss-poor. But there it was all the same.
So that's Shane and Crystal starting to give in to what they feel for one another – I hope you enjoyed! Did you have a favorite line? Thanks for reading!
~ Laura
"Once, there'd been a girl named Sara, and her life had been good. One day, Sara would live again. . . Until then, she'd wait. And act. And survive."
Following on from Hard as it Gets, the mission continues but this time Shane McCallan takes the spotlight.
Shane was the perfect combination of a guy for me, the man was all tough exterior, that would fight to the death for a comrade and loved one but at the same time he had a heart of gold. He was carrying around a world of guilt from the pain of his childhood and that had given him a superhero complex, he felt the need to save any girl in trouble, it eased the guilt he would forever bare. Crystal, a waitress at the club that held Charlie, was no exception. From their brief run in, Shane knew she needed his help, he just didn't realise she would be the game changer for him. The way that man could turn from tender, sweet and protective to downright Alpha had me melting in my seat *sigh* he's a keeper!
"Last thing he wanted was for the team to worry he'd lost objectivity because he'd gotten attached to the girl. Even though, damn, he was kinda getting attached to the girl. And wasn't that a red-handed smack in the ass."
"One of them was being terrorized by a man Shane absolutely burned to kill with his bare hands. When he and Bruno finally met face-to-face, Shane was going to bathe in the bastard's blood and dance on the dust of his bones."
"You don't have to show me, Crystal. But you do need to know there's nothing on your body I won't love and respect. Because it's you."
Crystal, or Sara as she was known before her mix up in the seedy world of the Churchmen, was working hard at Confessions, paying off her debt that her father left to her and her sister. Crystal was mixed up with Bruno, one of the top dogs and even though Crystal abhorred her life she knew if she could survive a few more months then her and Jenna could flee. Only thing Crystal didn't count on was Shane McCallan entering her world and saving it.
"He made her want to throw caution to the wind and, for just once in her life, take what she wanted. Openly. Wantonly. Unapologetically."
"Crystal pressed her hands to her chest. Not wanting to lose the feeling suddenly expanding within. Because the constant sensation of emptiness that had left her cold for so many years was gone, replaced by something new. Foreign. Scary."
"Crystal-no, Sara-was very likely falling for Shane McCallan."
I really loved Crystal and Shane together; they were two broken souls needing to find their other half who could heal them. Crystal had suffered due to the debt her father had left and for that, she bore the permanent scars, but she would do it all over again to keep her sister from that world. Shane was broken from the loss of his own sister and he still felt guilty over those circumstances. My heart broke for him and during the scenes with the butterfly necklace, my tears couldn't hold back any longer. If I had one wish, it would be for more Crystal and Shane time, with the set up of the characters and Bruno being Crystal's boyfriend, they really didn't have much time together. I felt the balance of action and romance wasn't as even as it was in the first story and I yearned for more scenes with Crystal and Shane. Again the timeline is really short so it was only a matter of days before Crystal and Shane were declaring strong feelings for each other, this did cause my allergy of instalove to flare up, but I did love these characters so I was able handle it.
"You're so good to me, Shane McCallan. Do you know that? You're the best man I've ever known."
"It's easy to be good to someone when you love them the way I love you."
So much happened in this instalment of the story, as well as the investigation taking shocking twists and turns, Shane finding Crystal and wanting to help her and her sister Jenna, it was also about the five fallen soldiers repairing their own relationships. Shane and Nick especially had some ill feelings towards each other, once the air was cleared, the group grew tighter and their bonds were imperative as they discovered who they were up against and realised the cover up was bigger than any of them ever imagined. It was great to witness the character growth and the relationships form with each of the characters, I really hope to see them strengthen and continue with each story.
"Something special had happened these past few days. They were becoming a family born of choice rather than blood."
Once again, I really enjoyed Laura Kaye's writing; I was absorbed in this gang and their mission. My nerves were fraught every time they had to leave the safety of Hard Ink and I was repeatedly willing Shane to just scoop Crystal up and keep her safe. I found myself highlighting many passages, as I loved the imagery and the phrasing was often poetic, the story really was well-written.
"Because they weren't just fighting for their own honor. They were also fighting for the honor of six good men who could no longer stand up for themselves. Doing right by those men wasn't a choice, it was a duty."
"Shane was right in front of her. A rock in the middle of a raging sea, a refuge she might claim if she had the strength and the will and the nerve to fight for it. To believe she deserved it."
The story line is just heating up and shows no sign of slowing down, again the couple's story is resolved for the most part but as far as the mystery surrounding Becca and Charlie's father, well as one question is answered, another three appear in its place. I love that the mystery has held my attention for the two books so far and I really can't wait to have all answers. Easy's story is up next and I do wonder if Jenna will appear more heavily in that one. I look forward to the next instalment.
If you love hot guys from the Special Forces, mystery and action with a whole lot of sexiness thrown in, then you need to check out this series today!
Read my review of Hard As It Gets HERE
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Release Day Blitz- Blindness by Ginger Scott ~ Bianca's 5 Star Review and Giveaway
Title: Blindness
Author: Ginger Scott
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 25, 2014
It takes a while to know who you really are. And when you lose your way, sometimes it's hard to find it again.
Charlie Hudson was on the verge of figuring that out when her dad—the only parent and friend she ever had—died suddenly. She was barely 18, and she was alone. So she went for easy—playing life safe, running away from a home that harbored nothing but bad memories and challenges and loving a man who would take her away from it all forever.
It's funny how chance takes over when you need it most. And that's exactly what brought Cody Carmichael into her life. A former motocross super star, Cody was now happy to be living the blue collar life, spending his days finishing up school and his nights under the hood of some classic car, just trying to keep everything his father taught him alive. Cody and Charlie were living parallel lives, until they finally collided. And the moment he smiled at her, Charlie knew he was the one who would change everything. But was she willing to take the risk?
Cody saw through it all. He saw her—all of her. But would letting him in be too much to take? And if Charlie let herself love him—really love him—could he love her back?
I am on a complete book high after I finished this book. The word beautiful doesn't even begin to describe it. I loved every single moment.
Blindness is easily one of my favorites of 2014.
Charlie Hudson was born to a junkie mother, and was dropped of at her father's (Mac) house at the age of 7. Her mother never looked back. Charlie's dad became her best friend as she got older, when suddenly she lost in. In losing him, she also lost herself. Cody Carmichael is a former motocross star. He now works in an autoshop while also attending school. Charlie and Cody collide in the most unexpected way possible. It was fate.
"I know it hurts. But there is more Mac in you than just some old piece of furniture-and you should show these parts more often. They're beautiful."
Without giving it away, Cody and Charlie have been living parallel lives. When their lives cross paths, neither is the same. When Charlie meets Cody she is drawn to him immediately. Not just his looks. His demeanor, everything. But he can't have her. She isn't his to have.
"I want to look at you, and I want you to see...what you do to me"
"Your touch Charlie, is it for me. You're the end of me-and the beginning"
Charlie thought she knew what love felt like, until Cody showed up in her life. Blindness is one of the most beautifully written stories that I have ever read. THE FEELS. They're real. Raw. Genuine. All Consuming. Their first kiss is THE first kiss of ALL kisses. It was so heartfelt. The chemistry between Charlie and Cody is undeniable. Inevitable. It's natural.
"That's how I love you, you know? With everything"
The moment you realize just how real they are? When Charlie tells Cody something that is so close to her heart. Charlie's dad, Mac is a special person to her, and she misses him everyday. In the prologue it is all explained. You feel her pain. The numbness. There's parts of her that she doesn't share with anyone, and that is Mac. She shares it with Cody. Stars. That is all I can say. This part made me ugly cry. This allowed them to connect on such a deep level. She bared her soul to him and he accepted it by giving her the most beautiful moment. Words cannot describe how much this touched me. And it will touch you. She never allowed herself to live. With Cody she is not only living, but she is breathing.
"Go ahead," Cody says. "Talk to him"
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"And I know I've never been in love before, because I would have remembered what this felt like."
Blindness captured my heart and has not let it go. I have read work by this author and have loved it. But this book? This story? Flawless. My heart was beating through the entire story. For Cody. For Charlie. For true love. Love that knows no boundaries. Love that goes where it's unexpected. I was absolutely blown away by how much I connected to this story. If you want to experience once of the most heart felt stories ever, read Blindness.
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Release Day Blitz: Love, Your Concierge by Jessica Ingro~Includes Excerpt, Teaser, and Giveaway
Title: Love, Your Concierge
Author: Jessica Ingro
Release Date: February 25, 2014
Organization – that's what I do. Control – it's my middle name.
Hello. I'm Elizabeth – your personal concierge. My job is to play fairy godmother to the rich and famous.
The universal rulebook may say to never mix business with pleasure, but its author never worked for Grant Morgan, my sexy and brooding client. As a top attorney in Manhattan, Grant is used to calling the shots and dominating everything he touches. He also changes girlfriends as often as I pick up his dry cleaning. A part of me still wishes I could let him command my body and take me in ways I've never imagined, though.
One moment of weakness is all it takes to change everything forever.
Addicted – I can't get enough of him. Consumed – He's all I think and dream about.
The book has officially been thrown out the window. I'm in love and completely terrified. With lines blurred, I find myself lying, cheating and stealing to protect myself from being hurt. But my choices affect more than just me and now I'm not so sure what I'm trying to protect myself from.
Will love be enough to erase all I've done? Or have I made the biggest mistake of all?
I walked slowly down the hall wanting to prolong the inevitable. Maybe Grant was angry because he had to wait for his file. That could be the only real reason. It couldn't have anything to do with me. The man didn't even know me and with any luck, he wouldn't recognize me from the club either. The chances were slim that he'd realize it was me, so I wasn't sure why I was even that concerned. It was silly really. I was nobody in the life and times of Grant Morgan.
When I reached the partially open door, I squared my shoulders and took a deep breath before knocking on the door.
"Come in," was barked out in a deep, rich voice that coated my skin like the finest silk.
I pushed the door open further and timidly stepped into the room. My stomach was a bundle of nerves, and I felt my body sweating in places that were very unladylike.
The room was bright. The wall opposite the door was made up of large windows with dark, wood shelving below it. Different items and pictures graced the shelves along with a scattering of books. On the farthest wall was a wet bar and a doorway to what appeared to be a bathroom. On the opposite wall there was a large, masculine wood desk. His office screamed "man". There was no denying this was his space. I itched to take in all the personal things in this room, to find out more about the man who occupied it. There was more character here than there was in his whole condo.
Grant was standing behind the desk in a three-piece suit, minus the jacket. A quick glance showed me it was draped over one of the chairs in front of the desk. His hair was perfectly coiffed, showcasing a slight wave and begging for your fingers to run through it. His crisp, light blue dress shirt was accentuated by a navy blue vest and dress slacks. His blue and gold striped tie matched perfectly to the gold buttons on his vest. The suit was clearly tailored and fit him like a glove.
He was utterly fuckable. There was no other way to describe him. Unless you were within a ten foot radius of the man himself, you would never truly know what that statement meant. It had to have been created just to describe him.
"Ms. Ward. It took you long enough to get here. I presume you have the file I need."
Breaking myself out of my stupor, I rushed to his desk as he rounded it. As I handed the folder to him, our fingers brushed. Instinctively, I tried to pull away from the charge I got from his touch, but his hand engulfed mine, and I found my body swaying closer to him. The folder dropped between us, and papers flew everywhere. I vaguely registered that though, because my breathing was fast and my heart was racing as I looked up into his face. Being in the position to touch Grant Morgan could very well make a nun question her celibacy. His scent was utterly masculine. His cologne was both citrusy and woodsy, and I found myself wanting to sniff him.
I could see something working behind his eyes, but I wasn't sure what it was. It was a penetrating look, and it scared the crap out of me, so I decided I probably didn't want to know what it meant.
My face flushed with embarrassment at the situation, and I ducked my head, hoping to hide my riotous emotions. I had no way to explain why he made me feel the way he did. I didn't even recognize myself when I was around him.
Without any warning, Grant set me away from him and bent down to pick up the fallen papers. I dropped to my hands and knees and started scrambling to help, completely flustered that I was so clumsy.
"I am so, so sorry, Mr. Morgan," I mumbled as I moved quickly on the floor.
Grant cleared his throat, and I looked over my shoulder to see him now standing and clearly staring at my behind. His eyes were heated and his voice was rough when he said, "Please get up off the floor, Ms. Ward."
I jumped up as quickly as I could and smoothed my hands down my pants. "Yes of course. I'm truly sorry."
It was as if I was a child being scolded by a parent or a teacher.
Grant rubbed his thumb slowly back and forth over his bottom lip as he studied me, and I tried not to squirm. Something about him was just so intense, and to be honest, a little scary. He was an enigma to me… Hot, yet cold. Sexy as hell, yet completely intimidating.
"So, we finally meet. I must say, you are more impressive face to face," he surprised me by saying.
What the hell was that all about? Was he complimenting me? No, it had to have been a sarcastic jab at my less than stellar delivery of his case files.
"Tell me, Ms. Ward. Are you enjoying working for me so far? It's been what now? A week? Two?"
"A week, Sir," I croaked out of my parched throat. This just kept getting better and better.
Grant walked over to the wet bar and poured some water into a glass for me, before returning and handing the much needed liquid to me.
"Ah, yes. So, are you enjoying yourself?" He watched closely as I drank the cold water and licked the stray moisture from my lips.
I sat in one of the chairs across from his desk and set my glass on the desk in front of me. How the hell did I answer that? I'd barely done anything for him yet. It wasn't like he was really challenging me like some of my clients. If anything, it was an easy transition taking him on. Ms. Litchfield gave pretty damn clear and concise instructions on what he needed done. And what did it matter if I enjoyed working for him? Shouldn't I be concerned with whether or not he was pleased with my work so far?
"Yes, Sir. But the uh… better question would be… um… are you happy with me?" When I said that, his eyes flared and his gaze grew more acute.
"Oh yes. I'm very pleased with you so far. So tell me. Do you frequent the White Rabbit often?"
I just about fell out of my chair when he asked me that. He did recognize me and now I felt like a total ass. How could I have let myself act so loose and inappropriately?
"No, Sir. Not very often. I was visiting with some friends. Were you there the other night?" In an attempt to regain my composure, I chose to play dumb about seeing him there. Maybe he would think it was all a misunderstanding. He was far enough away where I could still pretend I didn't recognize him. We were in a club, damn it. There were people all over the place, dancing in and out of my line of sight. It was a real possibility.
"Oh, I was there Ms. Ward. And you very well know it." He sat in his chair behind the desk and leaned back, clearly amused that he backed me into a corner with no choice but to acknowledge my behavior.
"Hmmm… perhaps you do look familiar."
I sat, shocked when he tipped his head back and laughed. The sound was beautiful. Damn.
"Yes, perhaps I do. So, Ms. Ward…"
"Elizabeth," I interrupted him and prayed he was going to put me out of my misery and change the subject.
"Elizabeth," he conceded. "I noticed you were friends with Valentina Leokov. Are you close with her?"
When he mentioned Nik's wife, Tina, I was surprised. It was as if we were playing twenty questions, and I wasn't enjoying it. What did he care if we were close? I needed to shut this down.
"I suppose we are. I'm not sure that has anything to do with—" I couldn't finish my thought before he cut me off.
"I'm just trying to get to know you, Ms. Ward. Elizabeth." He added my first name after my censured look.
"Whereas I appreciate you wanting to know more about me, that doesn't really change our professional relationship. As I told Ms. Litchfield, I am prepared to take on any tasks you might need. Laundry, dry cleaning, running errands, planning events, and whatever else you see fit. Now, if you don't mind, I have a full day and had to rearrange my schedule so that I could deliver your work to you."
I stood and extended my hand, the picture of professionalism. Grant took my hand and raised it to his mouth. His sensuous, full lips grazing the skin there and causing my whole body to break out in goosebumps.
"I wouldn't want to keep you, Elizabeth. I look forward to seeing you again. Enjoy the rest of your day."
Spinning from how quickly he dismissed me, I walked on numb legs down the hall and out to the elevator. That man was confusing as hell.
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Title: White Hot Kiss
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Series: The Dark Elements #1
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Age Group: Young Adult
Release Date: February 25, 2014
One kiss could be the last.
Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses.
Raised among the Wardens—a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe—Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most. Especially Zayne, the swoon-worthy, incredibly gorgeous and completely off-limits Warden she's crushed on since forever.
Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know all her secrets. Layla knows she should stay away, but she's not sure she wants to—especially when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue, considering Roth has no soul.
But when Layla discovers she's the reason for the violent demon uprising, trusting Roth could not only ruin her chances with Zayne…it could brand her a traitor to her family. Worse yet, it could become a one-way ticket to the end of the world.
She laughed. "What man-parts-loving female in this world doesn't think of Zayne that
way? I can barely keep myself breathing when I see him. All the guys in school have squishy
waists. I can tell Zayne doesn't. He's the awesome sauce with extra sauce."
That he was and he so didn't have a squishy waist, but I tuned Stacey out at that point. I
really did need to cram for this test and I also didn't want my fantasies involving Zayne to
occupy my mind right now. Especially after I'd woken up this morning, carefully tucked under
the covers. The bed had smelled like him: sandalwood and crisp linen.
"Oh, sweet baby Jesus in a manger," Stacey murmured.
I clenched my jaw, cupping my hands over my ears.
She jabbed me in the side with her elbow. At this rate I'd be covered in bruises before
lunchtime. "Our bio class just got a billion times more interesting. And hotter, lots and lots
hotter. Holy mother, I want to have his babies. Not now of course, but definitely later. But I'd
like to start practicing soon."
The cell wall is a thick and rigid layer covering the plasma something, something plant
Stacey stiffened all of a sudden. "Oh my God, he's coming—"
Composed of fat and sugar--
Something slender and shiny fell from who knew where, landing in the middle of Sam's
notes. Blinking tightly, it took me a couple of seconds to recognize the faded and half peeled
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sticker covering the back of the silver cell phone.
My heart slammed against my ribs. Gripping the edges of the notebook, I slowly lifted
my gaze. Unnaturally beautiful golden eyes met mine.
"You forgot this last night."
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV.
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Volumes into the UK declined quite sharply in 2010 as producers were no longer able to supply wine at the price points and promotions demanded by the supermarkets that dominate the trade.
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Volumes into the UK declined quite sharply in 2010 as producers were no longer able to supply wine at the price points and promotions demanded by the supermarkets that dominate the trade.
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Well said! I for one am pisspot tired of reading the same old personal attacks on Andre and Su. Something that is noticeable is that the negativity being spewed by the few is never constructive criticism. Its a bleating of sheep and all it is, is a cacophony. WOSA makes plenty of mistakes, but perhaps if you are going to tell them they are screwing up, it would help if you could come up with a way that you would improve on what they're doing. Otherwise all you're doing is being a pain in the ass.ReplyDelete
Nicely written piece as always J.
Being an international wine specialist, based in Asia, my profession provides me the fortune to visit and be exposed to different cultures in the world, ranging from North and South America, to the usual suspects in Europe.ReplyDelete
My profession also allows me to make many friends in the international wine circles, and both my personal and professional life were enriched by such relationship.
My first visit to South Africa was welcomed with open arm by many winemakers and wine professionals, whom I still kept in contact with some of them. It was a privilege that I treasured much, and because of that positive initial encounter, and to sample, on a first hand basis, the quality of South Africa wines and the passion of many winemakers, South African wines has always been one of those wines that I would recommend and speak highly of in the markets that I covered.
However, this will not be possible if efforts were not being put in to allow such opportunity for international wine specialist to be exposed to the SA wine industry.
Andre Morgenthal, whom I have the fortune to acquaint when he was visiting in Singapore in the early millenia, was the person I credited
for my initiation to SA wines.
Also, whenever Andre was transitting in Singapore, where I am based, he will try to find time in between one flight to another (even for a gap of few hours), to make plans and catch up with me as well as key people in Singapore, a market that WOSA is unable to support as much as UK or USA.
Without such self-initiative and interest, I doubt SA wines will have any remote presence or support in places that their funding could not reach.
From what I can observed, nit-picking on fellow wine colleagus who are performing a role that requires a different understanding and approach will not be productive and definitely inefficient for the growth of SA wines internationally.
Although it seems like a thankless task (and yes, there will always be room for improvement in almost anything we do) I would like to urge both Su and Andre not to be distracted by 'noises' and to continue their passionate work for the SA industry.
Best wishes from the island!
- TrevorGJune 23, 2011 at 9:29 AM
The question that one has to ask is whether WOSA is delivering on their mandate as an official representative of SA wine.Given the complexity and competitiveness of the global markets, this is no easy task, especially with a modest budget.I feel that there should be due recognition given for their efforts. Critics are entitled to their views but need to motivate their reasons for believing that the mandate is not being filled.I look forward to their response in order to get a balanced view and understanding of this serious issue.ReplyDelete
Our government is a far bigger obstacle to long term sustainability and survival and needs to be challenged as they seem hell bent on milking the industry dry as well as hampering responsible growth.
I agree with you Jonathan, well put.ReplyDelete
We have enough problems to sell wine and build an image abroad (and locally), without throwing brickbats at each other. We look like squabbling school children at best, and immature business people at worst. The WOSA Board sets out WOSA's agenda and the team attempts to meet these objectives. WOSA doesn't always get it 100% right by their own admission, but it is certainly not due to a lack of application and effort. It's the old adage, if you're not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.
Werksaamheid indeed (and no, I still don't have an English translation for this!)
- AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Here's some constructive criticism.ReplyDelete
There is nothing wrong with WOSA management.
The WOSA board should resign.
The WOSA board should then be proportionally reconstituted based on 'value' of sales instead of the current idiotic 'volume' statistics. The new board would then represent the most successful 'value' exporters who have the best knowledge of how to build markets.
Too constructive?
There is no perfect model for generic marketing of a wine industry with diverse background, interests and agendas within a challenging theatre and although i like the anonymous comment above I have no doubt that it will have its problems eg funding and critics but again there is no way of pleasing everybody all the time.ReplyDelete


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The Emotion Code/Body Code System was developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson, a Holistic Chiropractic Physician and Medical intuit.. The Emotion Code/Body Code is a very sophisticated and complete method of body balancing and is designed to detect the underlying causes of imbalance that usually go undetected.
The technique is not meant to replace any medical treatment, but by correcting any underlying imbalances, we help the body's innate self-healing ability to take over.
Most health problems that we face can be traced to an imbalance in one of these 6 areas… and that is why The Emotion Code/Body Code System is so powerful. It uses the power of the Subconscious Mind in conjunction with muscle testing and The Body Code Mind Maps, shown below, to quickly pinpoint and correct these damaging energy imbalances.
What's the difference between The Emotion Code and The Body Code?
The Emotion Code is a part of the Body Code. The Emotion Code is about finding and releasing emotional baggage. The Body Code is about finding and releasing all different kinds of imbalances that can happen in the human body such as pathogens, toxins, structural imbalances, nutritional issues, energetic imbalances (which includes emotional imbalances), circuitry in the body, etc.
Does The Emotion Code/Body Code treat disease?
Neither The Body Code nor The Emotion Code are ever to be used to treat disease; instead, they are used to remove the underlying causes of disease, allowing the body to heal itself.
Initial Phone Consult with Katherine
I always give my clients information about what to expect in their particular session. I share that I work with the body, mind and spirit.
Speaking with each client prior to the session, I have an understanding of how I can best serve each client. I am able to respond to any questions one might have regarding the session. After setting a session date, I send some forms to be completed for the first session and all pertinent information.
What to expect with your first visit:
Using kinesiology, I determine if all parts of you are willing, deserving and feel safe to heal. Subconsciously, often the child, teen or even the adult is not ready. I make sure that all parts are in alignment to create the change you are choosing. I use The Emotional Freedom Technique before our work begins to make sure all parts of you are on the same page.
Next, I find and release the trapped emotions, pictures, mental thoughts we say to ourselves and any other imbalances in the mind and body using The Body Code and The Emotional Code: I teach you how you can release on your own.
For those clients that choose Hypnosis, we then use Hypnosis to work with the subconscious mind to explain the new changes that you wish. I even lead the client in assisting with the preferred wording used in parts of the message to retrain your mind. Each client creates a trigger word to work with the subconscious on your own.
Also, you learn a trigger technique that immediately alleviates stress in the body. Lastly, I share a folder of techniques and tools to assist you to work on yourself in between sessions.
Request an Appointment
To request an appointment, call or text me.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
Day and evening hours available
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In the mountain village of Senaru on Lombok Island there is a CBT project that benefits female tour guides who lead a walking tour of the panoramic vistas of volcanoes, rice terraces and waterfalls with visits to see the authentic Sasak tribal culture.
Who Wants to Walk? Khiri's Keep Walking Tour
When in Bangkok, one of the best things to do is a walking tour exploring the streets of old town Bangkok on Rattanakosin Island. Long time Thailand resident Don Ross discovered this to his delight a few weeks back when he joined our Surreal Bangkok Walk on an early Wednesday morning.
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"Enjoying the beauty of Rattanakosin – the historical area of Bangkok – in the early morning, we almost forgot we were in the Thai capital." Bangkok is a city of immense contradictions. The Surreal Bangkok Walking Tour is a combination of culture, nature, history and culinary delicacies.
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Your travelers to Chiang Mai should plan to spend some time in the Chinatown district, and the best place to start is Kad Luang, traditionally called Kad Ton Lamyai, or today known as Warorot Market. The market is named after Inthawarorot, one of the last royal rulers of Chiang Mai and the Lanna Kingdom. Local […]
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United States of America
State Boards of Pharmacy and Resources
- The practice of pharmacy and the management and operation of pharmacies are hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of Alabama, and thereby subject to regulation and control in the public interest.
- It is the purpose of this board to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy.
- The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Arizona by regulating the practice of pharmacy and the distribution, sale and storage of prescription medications and devices and non-prescription medications.
- The purpose of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy is to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through the effective regulation of the many aspects of the drug delivery system.
- The Board of Pharmacy protects and promotes the health and safety of Californians by pursuing the highest quality of pharmacist's care and the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals through education, communication, licensing, legislation, regulation, and enforcement.
- Department of Regulatory Agencies DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission.
- It's our mission to ensure a fair and equitable marketplace, safe products and services for consumers in the industries that we license, regulate and enforce.
- The Delaware Board of Pharmacy, hereafter designated as the "the Board", regulates and polices the practice of pharmacy and the registration of drug outlets engaged in the manufacture, production, sale and distribution of drugs, medications and such materials as may be used in the diagnosis and treatment of injury, and prevention of illness and disease.
- The Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy and the practice of pharmaceutical detailing in the District of Columbia.
- To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
- It is illegal for any person or entity to purchase compounded medications within the state or out of state for office use or dispensing unless the company you are purchasing from has all necessary federal and state manufacturing licenses and all applicable state wholesale licenses. All compounded medications must be patient specific.
- Guam
- The Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL) is responsible for implementing the licensing regulations for 48 different professions and vocations including the Board of Pharmacy.
- Our mission is to promote, preserve and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by and through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy.
- The mission of the Division of Professional Regulation is to serve, safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of the public by ensuring that licensure qualifications and standards for professional practice are properly evaluated, applied and enforced.
To provide efficient and effective administrative support services to Indiana's professional licensing boards and commissions in order to facilitate the delivery of competent consumer services by regulated professionals to the citizens of Indiana.
To provide an expedient licensing process for regulated professionals by maintaining a climate that fosters the growth of commerce while ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our great state.
- The Board is responsible for regulating the practice of pharmacy and the legal distribution and dispensing of prescription drugs and precursor substances throughout the State. The responsibilities of the Board include but are not limited to:
- To ensure that all persons and entities conducting business relating to the practice of pharmacy in this state are properly licensed and registered so as to protect the public's health, safety and welfare and to promote the education and understanding of pharmacy related practices.
- The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy serves the Commonwealth to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through effective regulation of the practice of Pharmacy.
- The Board of Pharmacy accomplishes this mission through examination, testing and credentialing of prospective pharmacists, regulation and discipline of all licensed pharmacists, and through appropriate communication of information and laws pertaining to the practice of Pharmacy in Kentucky.
- The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy was created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1888. The legislature charged the Board with the authority and responsibility of regulating the profession and practice of pharmacy in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of Louisiana.
- The Board accomplishes its mission through two broad objectives to restrict the entry into the practice of pharmacy to those persons meeting the minimum qualifications for licensure, and then to monitor and regulate the professional practice of its licensees to ensure their compliance with the laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy.
- The mission of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation is to protect the citizens of Maine through the regulation of State-chartered financial institutions, the insurance industry, grantors of consumer credit, the securities industry, and numerous professions and occupations providing services to the public.
- The Department protects consumers through its licensing, examining, and auditing activities; by conducting programs aimed at increasing voluntary compliance with State laws; by investigating possible violations of law; and by undertaking enforcement actions. The Department responds to consumer complaints and requests for information and conducts educational and outreach programs to make consumers aware of their rights under Maine laws.
- The Mission of the Maryland Board of Pharmacy is to protect Maryland consumers and to promote quality healthcare in the field of pharmacy through licensing pharmacists, registering pharmacy technicians, and issuing permits to pharmacies and distributors; setting standards for the practice of pharmacy through regulations and legislation; educating consumers; and receiving and resolving complaints from the public.
- To promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by fostering the provision of quality pharmaceutical care to the citizens of Massachusetts through the regulation of the practice of pharmacy, the operation of pharmacies, and the distribution of prescription drugs in the public interest.
The Massachusetts Board of Registration In Pharmacy will assume a leadership role in regulating the practice of pharmacy and act in accordance with the highest standards of ethics, accountability, efficiency, effectiveness, and openness.
- The Public Health Code, by Section 17722, grants authority to the Board of Pharmacy to regulate, control, and inspect the character and standards of pharmacy practice and of drugs manufactured, distributed, prescribed, dispensed, and administered or issued in this State and procure samples, and limit or prevent the sale of drugs that do not comply with this section's provisions; prescribe minimum criteria for the use of professional and technical equipment in reference to the compounding and dispensing of drugs; grant pharmacy licenses for each separate place of practice of a dispensing prescriber who meets requirements for drug control licensing; and granting licenses to manufacturer/wholesaler distributors of prescription drugs.
- The Board also has the obligation to discipline licensees who have adversely affected the public's health, safety, and welfare.
- The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy exists to protect the public from adulterated, misbranded, and illicit drugs, and from unethical or unprofessional conduct on the part of pharmacists or other licensees, and to provide a reasonable assurance of professional competency in the practice of pharmacy by enforcing the Pharmacy Practice Act M.S. 151, State Controlled Substances Act M.S. 152 and various other statutes.
The Board strives to fulfill its mission through a combination of regulatory activity, and technical consultation and support for pharmacy practices through the issuance of advisories on pharmacy practice issues, and through education of pharmacy practitioners.
Mission of the Board is to protect and promote the health of Mississippi citizens by regulating and controlling the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of prescription drugs and devices.
It is the mission of the Division of Professional Registration to serve and protect the public by providing an accessible, responsible and accountable regulatory system that:
- The Montana Department of Labor and Industry promotes the well-being of Montana's workers, employers, and citizens, and upholds their rights and responsibilities.
- We are committed to being responsive to communities and businesses at the local level. We have a dedicated and professional staff who constantly interact with Montana citizens from across the state to assist them in understanding and applying Montana's labor and discrimination laws.
- Nebraska Our Mission: Helping people live better lives.
Our Mission:To allow all Nevadans access to the information they need regarding their health care concerns. To assist consumers and injured employees in understanding their rights and responsibilities under various health care plans and policies of industrial insurance
The primary mission of the Board of Pharmacy is to promote, preserve, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of New Hampshire by fostering the provision of quality pharmaceutical care.
- The duties of the Board include the licensure and regulation of pharmacists, pharmacies, limited retail drug distributors, and prescription drug/device manufacturers/wholesalers
- The Board also registers pharmacy technicians and out-of-state mail-order pharmacies. Other duties in which the Board is responsible include the investigation of pharmacy-related consumer complaints and incidents of prescription/controlled drug diversion.
- The Board continuously monitors the practice of pharmacy in New Hampshire through the ongoing inspection of pharmacies throughout the state in order to ensure that the citizens of New Hampshire continue to receive the safe, quality pharmaceutical care they have come to expect.
- The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs protects the public from fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in the sale of goods and services.
- This board licenses and regulates pharmacies (in state and out of state), pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns in the State of New Jersey.
- Inquiries or complaints may be forwarded to Mr. Anthony Rubinaccio, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, PO Box 45013, Newark, NJ 07101, (973) 504-6450 or via e-mail.
- The New Mexico Board of Pharmacy regulates the pharmaceutical industry that includes licensing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacist interns, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, public health clinics, drug research facilities and boarding homes.
- The Board also educates the public about the proper use of prescription medications.
- The Board of Pharmacy investigates complaints dealing with misfiled prescriptions; controlled substance thefts; dispensing adulterated and unapproved drugs; failure to properly communicate side effects of prescription medications to patients; and other violations dealing with unprofessional conduct.
- New York – In 1891, medicine became the first profession licensed by the New York State Board of Regents.
New York's unique system of professional regulation, recognized as a model for public protection, has grown to encompass 800,000 practitioners and over 30,000 professional practice business entities in 50rofessions.
The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy was created by the North Carolina Legislature (Chapter 90 Article 4A) to protect the public health, safety and welfare in pharmaceutical matters.- The Board sets standards for academic and practical experience programs prior to licensure, issues permits to operate pharmacies and annually renews licenses and permits
- The board is responsible for examining and licensing applicants for licensure as pharmacists, for issuing permits to operate pharmacies, and for regulating and controlling the dispensing of prescription drugs and the practice of pharmacy for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the state.
The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is the single State agency in Ohio responsible for administering and enforcing laws governing the legal distribution of drugs.
The Mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Oklahoma by regulating and enforcing the laws regarding the practice of pharmacy and the manufacturing, sales, distribution and storage of drugs, medicines, chemicals and poisons.
- The mission of the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by ensuring high standards in the practice of pharmacy and by regulating the quality, manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs.
- Pennsylvania
- The State Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy in Pennsylvania. The Board registers pharmacy interns and licenses pharmacists and pharmacies.
The Board is charged with passing upon initial qualifications for licensure and with imposing sanctions against persons and businesses who violate the Pharmacy Act. The Board's regulations govern practice standards; drug storage; security and dispensing requirements; facility requirements; licensure requirements; internships; and continuing education.
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
The primary mission of the Rhode Island Department of Health is to prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.
- The S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation promotes the safety and health of employees through compliance inspections, recordkeeping, and the compilation of statistics.
- South Dakota
To ensure that all licensed pharmacy practitioners conform to South Dakota Laws and Board of Pharmacy rules;
To ensure that all licensed outlets conform to South Dakota Laws and Board of Pharmacy rules;
To perform initial licensure of pharmacy practitioners by examination or reciprocity and insure that all licenses are renewed properly; and
To administer the licensure and inspection of wholesale drug distributors and non-resident pharmacies delivering prescription drugs to South Dakota.
Our mission is to serve Tennesseans by providing a fair, flexible, and positive regulatory environment for pharmacy related industries. In support of this mission, the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy is committed to:
Maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the Pharmacy industry and professions;
Establishing policies that protect the public while balancing the interest of the consumers, industries, and professionals;
Providing services and information to assist the public in responding to the regulated industry or profession; and
Enhancing the quality of life, health and safety for the citizens of Tennessee.
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy is the state agency responsible for the licensure and discipline of Texas pharmacists and pharmacies. Look here for information about the Board's mission, Compact with Texans, policies and guidelines, members, staff, public information reports, statutes, meeting agendas, calendar of events and more
The mission of DOPL is to protect the public and to enhance commerce through licensing and regulation
- Vermont On this page you will find links to the laws governing this profession, as well as resources for applicants, licensees, consumers and employers.
- Virgin Islands
DHP mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public.
The board accomplishes this through a variety of activities working with the Department of Health, Health Professions Quality Assurance.
The Board of Pharmacy, provides for its powers and duties generally, and sets forth requirements for licensure and permitting of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, and Pharmacies.
- Wisconsin
The Department of Safety and Professional Services is responsible for ensuring the safe and competent practice of licensed professionals in Wisconsin.The department also administers and enforces laws to assure safe and sanitary conditions in public and private buildings and regulates petroleum products and petroleum storage tank systems.It provides administrative services to the state occupational regulatory authorities responsible for regulation of occupations and offers policy assistance in such areas as evaluating and establishing new professional licensing programs, creating routine procedures for legal proceedings, and adjusting policies in response to public needs.
The Board of Pharmacy is that State agency charged with the responsibility of protecting the health and welfare of the residents of Wyoming regarding pharmaceutical services.


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As I have reported previously, the Government has begun the process for the refranchising of train servicesw currently operated by Northern Rail and TransPennine Express, which serve all the stations throughout Hyde, Stalybridge, Longdendale, and Mossley.
To start that process the Government have issued a consultation document which sets out some of the guiding principles they want to include in the invitation tender, which will be issued in the near future.
I have made a submission to the consultation process which sets out my concerns about this initial document, and shares some of my priorities for rail services in our area.
The letter I have submitted as part of the consultation process can be read below:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing in response to the Rail Executive's stakeholder consultation document in relation to the Northern Rail and TransPennine Express rail franchises.
The fate of rail services in my constituency and throughout the region is a matter of great concern to me and something that I know is high on the list of priorities for both constituents and businesses alike. It is crucial that the franchises deliver the best possible services so as to ensure the greatest possible economic benefit for the region, and a high quality service for the passengers who rely on the railway on a daily basis.
The consultation document leaves me with some serious concerns about whether the Governments tender proposals will achieve those ends, and I know that these concerns are shared by transport campaigners and passenger groups throughout the region.
In my constituency of Stalybridge and Hyde many people's experience of the railway is not overwhelmingly positive. I regularly hear complaints about overcrowded trains, old, poor quality carriages, and infrequent services with regular delays. Commuters at Stalybridge and Mossley stations don't feel that there are currently enough services to meet the demand of their busy commutes, and there is unhappiness about the fact that when you do board some of these services you are unable to get a seat.
The consultation document seems to acknowledge many of these problems too but seems to insinuate that the only way they will be resolved is to increase fares, reduce the number of services and cut back on jobs. This does not seem to me to be a good deal for commuters in my area who already feel that they are not getting good value for money.
I agree that improving rolling stock needs to be a priority for the new franchises, especially on the services where outdated and overcrowded stock is still being used. Tackling this issue is crucial to ensuring that the services are able to cope with the predicted growth in passenger numbers and to improve passenger satisfaction for those already using them. Investment in rolling stock and stations is my overwhelming priority for the railway in my area.
Secondly, maintaining affordable fares for passengers using these services is crucial. The argument that fares need to be increased in line with the national average seems to avoid any explanation for why fares are below the national average in the first place. The reason that some fares are slightly lower is because services in the region benefit from much less investment than those in parts of the South, particularly London, and people here have, on average, lower incomes. If this logic was to be taken to its natural conclusion investment would have to increase substantially to justify the resulting fare increases.
My third major point of concern is regarding the proposals to reduce services on parts of the network. Whilst I'm glad that there is a consensus emerging on the need for new investment on the franchises it seems counter intuitive to bring in new money and then reduce services. For instance, I find it difficult to see how there could be an argument for reducing the number of calls at Stalybridge – particularly during in peak hours – and I would have serious concerns about passengers at more isolated stations such as Godley, and Flowery Field losing out from any push to reduce calls at smaller stations.
The only specific suggestion I would make regarding changes to the individual services that serve my constituency would be to increase the number of night time services to and from Manchester city centre. If some flexibility over timetabling is going to be devolved to the operators as part of the new franchises then this could be rearranged to suit demand as long as a final service was guaranteed on each of the services.
In conclusion, I am clear on the need for new investment, particularly in infrastructure and rolling stock, and am keen to explore the possibilities on how this can be done. I want to ensure that passengers in my constituency receive a service that continually improves and benefits from greater connectivity as a result of increased investment across the network. I look forward to engaging in this discussion throughout this process and am keen to hear the Government's comments on the consultation responses.
Yours sincerely,
Jonathan Reynolds MP
Susan Hodgson commented 2014-08-19 15:25:55 +0100I agree with all your points. In view of the government's 'stated' aim that the northern cities should work together to create an economic power-house, they should surely be putting in more and better rail connections, not hiking up fares and reducing service. Who will benefit from the government's proposals? Well, the franchise holders obviously; certainly not the poor commuter. Isn't it about time we returned to a rail service that had the passengers' interests at heart, and contributed to the nation's economic recovery? If not returned to public ownership, then at least with some form of 'cooperative' agenda. HS2 will be of little (if any) benefit to the north. Spend the money where it's needed and wanted.


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