Coffee Contest for The Secrets of Attraction by Robin Constantine

A coffee shop and the many delicious hot beverages it serves play a big part in Robin Constantine's new book The Secrets of Attraction (on sale April 28th) SO to celebrate that, we're spreading the book and coffee love with a contest.

The Secrets of Attraction
by Robin Constantine
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Release Date: April 28th 2015

Synopsis:

Set in the same world as The Promise of Amazing, this smart, surprising, and romantic follow-up to Robin Constantine's debut novel follows two New Jersey teens as they become friends and fall in love. Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Sarah Mlynowski, and Jennifer E. Smith.

Madison Pryce thinks she's got everything figured out—she's working on a portfolio for a summer art program and hanging with her friends. Plus she has her hot boyfriend, Zach. But then a visit from a family friend turns Maddie's life upside down.

Jesse McMann is still reeling from a breakup that shattered his heart and his band. Then pride (and some goading from his bass player and fellow barista) forces him to find a new drummer—and the inspiration to write music again.

Kismet arrives in the unlikely form of Grayson Barrett, who tries out for Jesse's band, and whose girlfriend is BFFs with the cute girl who orders a chai latte after yoga every Thursday: Maddie. What Jesse and Maddie thought they knew about the secrets of attraction and the rules of romance changes once they start falling for each other.

For this contest, I'm going to talk about my favorite place to drink coffee apart from Starbucks, which I have developed a love so strong it could be considered as a relationship by now.

I have a thing for all American restaurants, specially the ones set in the 50's. We have two big brands here in Barcelona, Spain, that I know of: Peggy Sue and Tommy Mel's. I prefer the last one mainly for the location.

One of the best things about this place is, as I just said, the location. It's in a shopping center called La Maquinista.

Tommy Mel's entrance. You can see both my boyfriend and a friend looking at me as if I had gone crazy

As any other 50's restaurant, it looks like a normal place on the outside, but once you get inside the magic begins. 

The diner looks amazing. With electric colors and with everything you would expect to find in a 50's bar. Even a quote in the wall keeps reminding you why you need to keep coming to this place.

But I wouldn't go to a place that didn't have good beverages or sweet treats, and my favorite thing in this place are the amazingly delicious milkshakes, specially the vanilla milkshake and the coffee milkshake. Like seriously, I have tried other places but I haven't found a milkshake that I like/crave as much as the ones at Tommy Mel's.

Between April 14th and 28th, use the #SecretsofAttraction hashtag to:

1. Describe your favorite coffee drink and/or place to drink it

OR

2. Show us a picture of your favorite coffee drink and/or place to drink coffee!

On April 29th, the guys at Deb Shapiro & Co. will randomly choose three coffee lovers from the hashtag to receive a signed copy of THE SECRETS OF ATTRACTION, an adorable mug (out of which you can drink your favorite hot beverage!), and some chocolate covered espresso beans (US mailing addresses only please)!

Robin Constantine is a born and bred Jersey girl who moved down South so she could wear flip-flops year round. She spends her days dreaming up stories where love conquers all, well, eventually but not without a lot of peril, angst and the occasional kissing scene.

Her YA debut, THE PROMISE OF AMAZING, will be released in 2014 by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Book Blast: Where Silence Gathers (Some Quiet Place #2) by Kelsey Sutton

Where Silence Gathers (Some Quiet Place #2)
by Kelsey Sutton
Publisher: Flux
Release Date: July 8th 2014

Synopsis:

In this companion novel to the critically acclaimed Some Quiet Place, Alex must choose between Revenge and Forgiveness.

For as long as she can remember, Alexandra Tate has been able to see personified Emotions, and she's found a best friend in Revenge. He's her constant companion as she waits outside Nate Foster's house, clutching a gun. Every night since Nate's release from prison, Alex has tried to work up the courage to exact her own justice on him for the drunk driving accident that killed her family.

But there's one problem: Forgiveness. When he appears, Alex is faced with a choice—moving on or getting even. It's impossible to decide with Forgiveness whispering in one ear . . . and Revenge whispering in the other.

Kelsey Sutton has done everything from training dogs and making cheeseburgers to selling yellow page ads and cleaning hotel rooms. She lives in northern Minnesota and received a BA in English from Bemidji State University. When Kelsey is not writing or trying out a new career, she can be found in the park with her dogs, ordering a coconut mocha at the local coffee shop, or browsing a bookstore.

Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter

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The Unofficial Addiction Event: Angie Stanton Celebration

Book Addicts!

We have great news! We totally adore Angie Stanton's book and we have the pleasure to participate in the celebration of her initial release of her first indie title two years ago this month! 

It is been a while since then, but Angie Stanton has been working hard and has give us more of her unforgettable stories, so we are glad that we are part of this wonderful event.

Title: Rock and a Hard Place

Author: Angie Stanton

Release date: May 3, 2011

Genre: Contemporary

Age Group: Young Adult

“I have something for you.” He had moved heaven and earth to pull this together.

“You do?” Her eyes glittered in surprise.

“Yup. Close your eyes and hold out your hands.” He couldn’t wait to see what she thought. Libby obeyed. Her dark eyelashes lay against her rosy cheeks. His heart beat in anticipation. He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a white plastic bag, then glanced up. Her closed eyes changed to little slits.

“Hey, stop peeking!”

Libby squeezed her eyes closed and laughed. She held out her hands and waited. Peter pulled the slim item out of the bag and placed it in her hands.

“Okay, look.”

She peered at the shiny device and then back at him in disbelief. “You gave me a cell phone?” She stared at the gift. “You gave me a cell phone!” This time she yelled it.

Her excitement touched him. “It seemed like a good idea. You didn’t have a phone number to give me, and I really missed you. It’s gonna get harder to see you. I thought this way we could stay in touch and actually talk whenever we want.”

She closed her hand around the precious phone and turned pensive.

“Is something wrong?” He wondered what could have upset her.

“I don’t know if I should accept this.” She gazed up at him with large doe eyes. He couldn’t believe this. She needed to take the phone.

“We barely know each other, and, well…” Mischief lit her face, and he wondered what she was up to. “We’ve never even kissed.”

Peter paused and took a good look at her. He’d been wondering how to sneak a kiss; she just made it simple.

He tossed the umbrella aside and pulled her close. He let his fingers tangle in her wet hair and lowered his mouth to hers. He kissed her long and slow, taking his sweet time. Cold rain trickled down his neck as he savored each moment. Startled at first, Libby now matched his kiss. He enjoyed each touch of her tender lips.

He slowly pulled away.

“Now can you take the phone?” His forehead rested against hers.

“Yeah, I think so,” she answered in a breathy voice.

“I’d better be sure.” Empowered by their perfect chemistry, he leaned in for more. Her body melted against him. He wrapped his other arm around her and pulled her close.

“Wow,” she whispered, her eyes dark and smoky.

“Haven’t you ever been kissed before?” His eyes searched hers.

“Not like that.”

~Angie Stanton-Rock and a Hard Place

         

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Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway to win:

(5) Autographed Books ~ winner will have choice of Rock and a Hard Place or any other Angie Stanton Book, including: Snapshot, Dream Chaser, Snowed Over or Love ‘em or Leave ‘em. – US Only

(10) eBooks ~ winner will have choice of Rock and a Hard Place or any other Angie Stanton Book, including: Snapshot, Dream Chaser, Snowed Over or Love ‘em or Leave ‘em. Books will be gifted from Amazon or Barnes and Noble only.

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This event was possible thanks to AToMR Tours.

It is only left to say that happy Angie Stanton Book's Celebration to everyone and that you would enjoy her books as much as we did and that we are going to do! 

For the ones participating in the giveaway, we can only say the thing we always say: good luck! and may the odds be ever in your favor! We would like to know if one of our Book Addicts is the lucky one to get this amazing prize, so if you win just let us know!