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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Jake's Journal (The Riverdale Series Book #3.5) by Janine Infante Bosco

Title: Jake's Journal 
Series: The Riverdale Series Book 3.5
Author: Janine Infante Bosco
Blog Tour: October 5th thru October 14th
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In honor of the one year anniversary of the series you can now get your hands on Jake's Journals.
Read his inner thoughts as he goes through the hardest time in his life. Read his letters to Cara as he pours out his heart and soul to her, through his works and drawings he wished to create. Discover the plans he had for his loved ones and the promises he left behind.
Dear Luckiest Man in the World,   
I should hate you but I can’t. I should resent you but I don’t. I respect you, whoever the hell you are. I know my death will break Cara. It’s inevitable. I can put all the plans in place that I think would help her deal with my death but in the end I will not be able to fill the void my death will leave behind. 
Only you can do that.
 It won’t be easy, picking up the pieces of the fractured girl she’ll be when you first meet her. In fact it will be hard as hell because she can be real stubborn. I hope your patient, because it’s going to take a patient man to piece together Cara. I promise to you it will be worth it. She may be broken when she comes into your life, but once you make her whole, again she’ll be the most amazing thing to ever happen to you. You’ll be thanking me for dropping dead and giving you the opportunity to be the man who makes her happy.
Cara doesn’t have family that shares the same blood but she has mine. Don’t pull her away from them. They aren’t your competition, remember that. They are the people who love her. They are her family, the only one she’s ever known so don’t ask her to give them up. I’ll haunt your ass, I swear. It’s important for you to know I am not you competition either. You need to remind yourself that you can’t compete with a ghost. You win. You are flesh and blood I am a memory. You always win.
Make her happy. Make her smile. Make her laugh. Make all her dreams come true. Do you have any idea how lucky you are to have her?
Do you have any idea how lucky you are to be the man in her life who gets to spend forever with her? You are the luckiest man in the world. 
I used to be you. I was the lucky one for a period of time. I don’t really understand why I wasn’t good enough or what the hell God had in mind when he decided he was going to cut my time with her short but he chose you for her in the end. I hope you are a smart man who realizes what he has, who cherishes it. Don’t ever let her go. Love her until the end of time. I promise you that you will die a happy man.   
Sincerely, 
The dead guy who gave her to you
Dear child with the hazel eyes,   
You are a child I’ve seen in my dreams. You don’t exist yet but I can describe you in great detail. I’ve dreamed of you in all stages of your life. I’ve seen your mom hold you in her arms when she first gave birth to you. I heard your first cry in my dreams. I watched you blow out the candles on your first birthday cake. I laughed when you smashed your hand in the cake and then reached for your mom. I saw you wobble as you took your first steps. I was there as you crept down the stairs on Christmas morning, your mom asleep on the couch, waiting to share the magic of Santa Clause with you. I was there watching as you rode your bicycle for the first time. I have seen it all in my dreams. 
In my dreams, you are a boy. I don’t know your name but I call you Jake. Guess what? My name is Jake too. I’ll let you in on a little secret, Jake is a good, solid name. Only the strongest, bravest, little boys are named Jake. Ask your mama, I bet she’ll tell you about a Jake she once knew. 
You have the prettiest mommy in the whole wide world. But you already knew that, didn’t you? I’ve seen her play with you. I’ve seen her read bedtime stories to you. I also saw her kiss all your boo boos away. You are her whole world. You make her heart full. You are such a lucky child to have her as your mommy. 
There was a time when I hoped and prayed I’d be your dad but that isn’t possible. I have never saw your dad in my dreams, only his hands as he let go of the handlebars when you rode your bike for the first time.
He is patient, I can tell from the way he guided you on the bike. He waited until he was certain you had the hang of it before he let you ride it without him holding you. I bet he instills responsibility in you. Call it a hunch, but if you’re ever allowed a puppy I’d bet anything your job will be to walk it.
You are a beautiful child. You have your mommy’s eyes. In my dreams, I look into your eyes and they are wide with wonder. You have so many questions. Why is the moon so big? Why do I have to go to bed? Why is the sky blue? I see a little mischief in those eyes too and I wonder if you’ll be anything like the Jake you’re named after.
You may be a child of my dreams now, but one day you will be the child I look over. I’ll be your guardian angel if they really exist. I’ll always look out for you and do my best to protect you in any way I can. I owe it to you mom. I owe it to you dad too after all, he gave my beautiful Cara the gift of you.   
Always Looking Out For You,
Jake
Pieces (Book 1)
Broken Pieces (Book 2)
Fitting the Pieces (Book 3)
Janine Infante Bosco lives in New York City, she has always loved reading and writing. When she was thirteen, she began to write her own stories and her passion for writing took off as the years went on. At eighteen, she even wrote a full screenplay with dreams of one day becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild.
Now in her early thirties Janine is dedicated to her family, her boys the lights of her life. In her spare time, she wrote the Riverdale Series a labor of love and family that she is so very thrilled to share with you. Hope you enjoy the Lanza’s.
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ALPHA BOOK CLUB REVIEW

Title: Jake’s Journal
Series: The Riverdale Series Companion
Author: Janine Infante Bosco
Genre: NA Romance

5 stars!!  I loved this companion book!!  I liked getting inside the head of the elusive Jake.  This was a quick fun book!

If someone would’ve told Jake Lanza he would have ever kept a journal, he probably would’ve laughed in their face. Journals were for females. His sister had a journal. He would know, being as he stole it once and read all her deepest darkest teenage secrets. Yet, to his surprise when Nick gifted him a blank journal, he decided to give it a try.

Dear Diary,
Fuck. That don’t sound right. In fact it sounds kind of gay. Why don’t these books come with instructions? You know what? Fuck this.

Jake
(Because I think I’m supposed to sign my name)

During the most the darkest days and most trying times, Jake used his journal to expose the deepest thoughts he wouldn’t allow himself to say out loud. In this journal you will read the thoughts of a man fighting for his life. Read his letters to Cara as he pours out his heart and soul to her, through his works and drawings he wished to create. Discover the plans he had for his loved ones and the promises he left behind. Enjoy the legacy Jake Lanza left behind.

I really enjoyed this book.  It was a fast read but so much fun.  I loved getting into the mind of Jake and everything he had to write about!  It was so beautiful!!  Everything he had planned and everything he wanted to say are in this book!!  Ugh so good!!

**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.  Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**
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Saturday, August 15, 2015

Illicit Temptations by Janine Infante Bosco & Interview with Janine Infante Bosco


Illicit Temptations
by Janine Infante Bosco
Blog Tour



Synopsis: 
Michael Valente...

My father was the Underboss of an organized crime family. He was murdered when I was a teenager leaving me broken. My mother died in a tragic accident, her death annihilated me. My life was in shambles until Victor Pastore, one of New York’s most notorious gangsters and my late father’s best friend, recruited me to work for him.
Everyone expected me to walk in my father’s shadow, to be the prodigal son, the next big thing to hit the mob. I was torn between filling those expectations and walking the straight line my mother wished I had. Nothing made sense and I felt as if I was just passing through life.

The only beacon of light in my otherwise dark world was the one girl that was off limits to me. The one girl who could bring me to my knees consuming my mind, body and soul.
She’s the sweetest temptation I’ve ever known and the most illicit.
Nikki Pastore....
My father’s a gangster. My boyfriend’s is the king of New York’s nightclubs. I am often labeled as Vic’s daughter or Rico’s girl, never just Nikki. I struggle for people to acknowledge me for the woman I am and not for the men in my life. I’m fighting a losing battle.
There is only one person who sees me for me, my Mikey.
He’s wild.
He’s reckless.
He’s hot as hell.
He’s completely unattainable, but oh so tempting.


Playlist: 
https://open.spotify.com/user/12149079410/playlist/6I9xr06SY9cPVa4mU8tY36
1. Take Me To Church – Hozier
2. Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word) – Done Again
3. Wild Ones (fest. Sia) – Flo Rida, Sia
4. The Man – Aloe Blacc
5. Make It Rain – Ed Sheehan
6. Blaze of Glory – Bon Jovi
7. GDFR – Flo Rida
8.  I’d Do Anything For Love – Meat Loaf
9.  We Weren’t Born To Follow – Bon Jovi
10.  Runaway – Bon Jovi
11. Jealous – Nick Jonas
12. Divine Sorrow – Wyclef Jean, Avicii
13. My Hometown – Bruce Springsteen
14. Happy – Bruce Springsteen
15. I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Leatherface
16. Blame – Calvin Harris
17. The Heart Wants What It Wants – Selena Gomez
18. Heartbeat Song – Kelly Clarkson
19. Your Song – Ellie Goulding
20. Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
21. All About That Bass – Mo’jive
22. I Need Your Love – Shaggy, Mohombi
23. If I Lose Myself – Corey Gray
24. My Way – Frank Sinatra

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Buy Link:
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About the Author:


Janine Infante Bosco lives in New York City, she has always loved reading and writing. When she was thirteen, she began to write her own stories and her passion for writing took off as the years went on. At eighteen, she even wrote a full screenplay with dreams of one day becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Now in her early thirties Janine is dedicated to her family, her boys the lights of her life. In her spare time, she wrote the Riverdale Series a labor of love and family that she is so very thrilled to share with you. Hope you enjoy the Lanza’s.

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ALPHA BOOK CLUB REVIEW


“She didn’t say a word, but a moment later I felt her arm around my waist and her head fall gently on my chest.  I smiled slightly draping my arm around her shoulder and wondered if there was ever a time in my life if I had fallen asleep with a genuine smile on my face.”

5 sexy thrilling, fun stars!!  This book was intense and so much fun to read.  And it’s about the mob, this book had me at mob!!  I love a sexy gangster/mobster.

Michael Valente...

My father was the Underboss of an organized crime family. He was murdered when I was a teenager leaving me broken. My mother died in a tragic accident, her death annihilated me. My life was in shambles until Victor Pastore, one of New York’s most notorious gangsters and my late father’s best friend, recruited me to work for him.

Everyone expected me to walk in my father’s shadow, to be the prodigal son, the next big thing to hit the mob. I was torn between filling those expectations and walking the straight line my mother wished I had. Nothing made sense and I felt as if I was just passing through life.

The only beacon of light in my otherwise dark world was the one girl that was off limits to me. The one girl who could bring me to my knees consuming my mind, body and soul.

She’s the sweetest temptation I’ve ever known and the most illicit.

Nikki Pastore....

My father’s a gangster. My boyfriend’s is the king of New York’s nightclubs. I am often labeled as Vic’s daughter or Rico’s girl, never just Nikki. I struggle for people to acknowledge me for the woman I am and not for the men in my life. I’m fighting a losing battle.

There is only one person who sees me for me, my Mikey.

He’s wild.
He’s reckless.
He’s hot as hell.

He’s completely unattainable, but oh so tempting.

Okay so I don’t want to give too much away but this story is all kinds of sexy and thrilling all rolled into one.  Michael is one sexy mob boss and Nikki is a tough as nails girl, their sparks are magnetic and charming.  You can’t help but love them both and sit on the edge of your seat as you read this book!!  Great first book in the series!!!  I’m definitely hooked!!

**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.  Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**


INTERVIEW WITH JANINE INFANTE BOSCO
BY MELISSA

I had the pleasure of interviewing this amazing author as well as read this wonderful book :)

Tell us a little about yourself and your background?

My name is Janine and I have two children, Joseph who is four and Paul is 8 months old. I live in New York, born and raised in Brooklyn then moved to Staten Island when I was a teenager. I have always had a passion for writing and when I was eighteen I dabbled in a few screenplays. I love using my creativity as an outlet whether it be painting, crafting or writing. It wasn't until the big 3-0 approached that I decided to go back to my writing. I think the fact that I was turning thirty made me reflect and decide to write my first novel.

What were you like at school?

I was a shy kid in elementary school and kept good grades. I veered off in high school but managed to turn it around and graduate on time after making up 14 credits in my senior year. I went to college for a paralegal degree.


Were you good at English?
It was one of my favorite subjects.

Which writers inspire you?
I've been introduced to so many new authors since writing my own novel that continue to serve as an inspiration to me. I think Colleen Hoover is an amazing author the fact that she started as an INDIE author and now has a movie deal for Ugly Love and then turns around to open the Bookworm Box is just amazing.

What genre are your books?
I write contemporary romance novels.

What draws you to this genre?
I'm all for the happily ever after but I love a story that portrays realism. I like the build up of a relationship and then showing that through all love can prevail.

So, what have you written?
The Riverdale Series which includes Pieces, Broken Pieces, and Fitting The Pieces. Jake's Journal: The Riverdale Companion is a novella full of journal entries written by the main character Jake.
I have just released the first novel in my newest series called Illicit Temptations which can be read as a stand alone.


Where can we buy or see them?
All my books are currently exclusive to Amazon and are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited.

Pieces:


Broken Pieces:


Fitting The Pieces:


Jake's Journal: The Riverdale Series Companion


Illicit Temptations:



Let's talk about writing....




How much research do you do?

I did extensive research on addiction and rehab for Fitting The Pieces and when it came to Illicit Temptations I watched several Mafia documentaries on A&E to get my story as real as I could.





Why do you write?

Besides the fact that I truly love writing, I write because there are so many stories floating around in this world. Some of them ugly and some of them beautiful but in the end they are real things that people are faced with. I try to find the beauty in someone's story and convey it to the best of my ability. I'd love for you to pick up my book and say to yourself Wow, I can totally relate to this character.


Do you aim for a set amount of words/pages per day?
I try to but sometimes the story is flowing so well I will write 6000 words one day and the next day I'll struggle to get to 500.

How long on average does it take you to write a book?

I wrote my series, three full length novels, in less than a year. But the funny thing is when I was finished writing The Riverdale Series I sat back for a moment and said to myself, now I just have to get people to read them. So when I was writing Illicit Temptations it took much longer because in between writing and my personal life I was still trying to get word out about the books I've already published.

Do you ever get writer’s Block?
Yes it's a horror.


Any tips on how to get through the dreaded writer’s block?
I don't force the words to come to me. I take a break giving myself a chance to recharge my batteries. Music helps, so does reviewing my pinterest board.


If this book is part of a series, tell us a little about it?
Originally Illicit Temptations started off as just one book a complete Stand Alone. As I started to write Michael and Nikki's story took shape the secondary characters began to develop. I think it would be a complete shame if the readers who read Illicit Temptations don't get to read Anthony and Adrianna's story too. The Tempted Series tells two love stories Nikki & Mikey in Illicit Temptations and Adrianna and Anthony's in Forbidden Temptations. Michael and Nicole are children of the mob, their fathers both fall victim to the mafia leaving them both broken and fractured. Can love prevail in the life they were born into?


What are your thoughts on writing a book series.
The Riverdale Series needed to be more than one book to properly tell this family's story. It was a gamble because each book bled into the other and have to be read in order but for me to tell you their story and give the characters justice there was no other option for me.



What do you do to get book reviews?

I send my books to bloggers and give out copies at takeovers.



What are your thoughts on good/bad reviews?

You can't please everyone. I received many critical reviews for Pieces pertaining to editing and grammar. It was my debut novel, should it have been better? Of course. But at the end of the day I look over all the reviews and despite the grammatical errors the story was still told and I would hope that counts for something.


Why do you think that other well written books just don’t sell?
Not enough exposure. There are so many authors so many books a new author is easy to brush aside when a readers favorite is producing three books a year. Wouldn't you choose your favorite authors new release over one you never heard of?

Let's talk about your interests...




Do you read much and if so who are your favourite authors.
I love love love to read. I'm a fan of Joana Wylde, Kylie Scott, Colleen Hoover, Terri-Anne Browning, Christina Lauren, Jill Shalvis, Heidi McLaughlin, Kristen Ashley and Carly Phillips.



For your own reading, do you prefer ebooks or traditional paper/hard back books?

I prefer E-Books, my paperbacks are to pretty to touch!


What book/s are you reading at present?

Kristen Ashley's Rock Chick



How do you relax?
Curling up with a good book and an iced coffee.

FIVE RANDOM
Favorite food? Sushi


  • Favorite candy? Sour Patch Kids

  • Favorite wine? Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

  • Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character from your most recent book?
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  • Alyssa Milano

  • Favorite body part on opposite sex?
  • Arms that you can hold onto!

  • In Closing, please give us some more info on your book(s) and   where we can find you....


    • How can readers discover more about you and you work?





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