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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

The Nevada Escapists' Club by Jane Lark - Book Tour - Book Sale - Review - Giveaway - Enter Daily!


Hello lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Jane Lark and her new book, “The Nevada Escapists' Club”!  For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a beaded bookmark set!!  There will be TWO lucky winners!!  Also, come back daily to interact with Jane and to increase your chances of winning!

This book is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY $0.99!!!  See below for more details.

Thanks for stopping by!  Wishing you lots of luck in this fabulous giveaway!


The Nevada Escapists' Club
by Jane Lark

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GENRE: Women's Fiction: Thriller

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BLURB:

Zac senses the connection he has with the single stranger within minutes of their meeting. She, like him, sought a place to escape. But she isn't running anymore. He is. Ali falls into a holiday affair with a troubled young man. She would never choose a man like him if she was at home. So what will happen when the Las Vegas fantasy is over and her sunglasses tinted view of the world returns to reality? She is supposed to forget everything. It was meant to stop there...

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EXCERPT ONE:


The odds of him being a murderer were virtually none. The odds of him being a rapist… I’d make sure we stayed in public places. A thief or a trickster… They were real risks but if I did not leave my purse lying around in his presence, so what. And even if he took my purse most of my cash and cards were in the safe in my room.

If we went out I could have fun and forget about Joseph and the past.

‘Yes.’ I took my first step into the proper spirit of Las Vegas; that was why I had come here, not to hide in my room or aimlessly walk about shops. ‘Thank you, I would like to meet up. Where?’

‘I’ll meet you outside the nearest Walgreens twenty minutes after I have left the table. OK?’ The statement was made with his head down and slightly turned.

‘OK.’

‘End of conversation.’

The waitress arrived with my drink as couples sat either side of me filling up all the chairs.

He was less flirtatious with men at the table, but he still smiled a lot and spoke to me at times in a way that brought me into the couples’ conversation. Spending an evening with him would make Las Vegas exciting. Nothing would be exciting on my own.

The woman arrived to replace Zac.

I stood up even before he had left. ‘I think that’s my signal to give up.’ I had lost a hundred and sixty dollars. I walked away.

I cashed in the chips I had left then went to the bar and bought a gin and tonic that I could drink quickly.

For a woman who a week ago had been a successful, level-headed lawyer, I had lost my mind. Every bit of evidence, if I read it in a client’s file, would say, do not do this. But I had come here to do what I wouldn’t normally do and I had come here to fight fear.

The gin and tonic trembled in the glass as my hand shook when I lifted it.

I drank the clear, deceivingly pure looking liquid in gulps, watching the gilded clock behind the bar tick the seconds away.

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REVIEW:


So, first off, I knew I was going to be a bit bias, since I totally love Las Vegas and all books that take place there.  I used to live in Vegas and I visit quite often.  There were even a couple years I went back at least one weekend a month!  Also, the main character and I share the same name – Ally!  Okay not spelled the same since hers is Ali, but close enough lol!  So, I totally knew this book was for me!

This book is about Ali, a successful lawyer from England who recently found out her husband has been cheating on her.  Ali decides she has to get away and what better place to forget your troubles than Las Vegas!

This book is about Zac, a blackjack dealer, also British, who meets Ali on the casino floor and an instant spark goes off.  It’s clear these two share more than a homeland and it isn’t long before these two become more than friends.  Is this all just vacation fun or perhaps a stronger connection at play?

Both Ali and Zac had damaged backgrounds filled with hurt and abuse.  I know from personal experience, it is hard to cover those scars.  I think this definitely played a part in their instant connection.  I can’t explain it, but it’s just something you can sometimes kind of sense off a fellow victim.  It’s like a look, a glance, a flinch, how you’re always watching everyone’s hands and making sure no one gets too close to you – it’s just something you would notice.

I really liked the storyline!  You can be anybody in Vegas.  Vegas can be a great place to forget your problems, be someone else, and not have to worry about whatever you left behind.  Perhaps that’s not the best psychological way to deal with your problems lol.  But sometimes you just need to run away and that is exactly what Ali did.

The main and supporting characters were likable, relatable, and well described.

The writing style is fluid, well developed, and at a steady pace.

There are twists and turns and unexpected moments that will keep you guessing!

This book has a lot to offer the reader such as, romance, adventure, excitement, mystery, thriller, suspense, intrigue, and so much more!

Also, I found it very intriguing that the author focused on how one’s history and past influences play a large role on their current actions, developing story, and the path of their future.  I’ve always been curious about how the past dictates one’s future.

All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend this book to anyone interested in an exciting, intriguing, mystery, romance, thriller that takes place in Sin City!

**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**

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AUTHOR BIO:


Jane has been shortlisted for several industry and reader awards. She is a Kindle bestselling author and a writer of authentic, passionate, and emotional stories, and she’s a sucker for a love story. “I love the feeling of falling in love and it’s wonderful to be able to do it time and time again in fiction.” She loves writing intense relationships and she is thrilled to be giving her characters life in others’ imaginations.

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BOOK BUY LINKS & BOOK SALE INFO:

**The Nevada Escapists’ Club is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY $0.99!!!**

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Jane will be awarding two beaded bookmark sets (US and International) to two randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.


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7 comments:

  1. Jane ~ It is great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy! :)

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    1. :D xx Thank you for taking the time to read and review!

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  2. I enjoyed getting to know your book; congrats on the tour, I hope it is a fun one for you, and thanks for the chance to win :)

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  3. Thank you so much for such a detailed and lovely review, I'm thrilled you enjoyed the story, it is always great to know when someone enjoys the story I created x best wishes

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