Showing posts with label Must Read Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Must Read Series. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Chasing River Review & Giveaway

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We are absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Week Blitz for K.A. Tucker's CHASING RIVER!! CHASING RIVER is a Suspenseful Romance novel, and the third novel in K.A. Tucker’s Burying Water Series, published by Atria books, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster. CHASING RIVER is set to be released July 7, 2015!

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CHASING RIVER US Links:

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          About CHASING RIVER: Armed with two years' worth of savings and the need to experience life outside the bubble of her Oregon small town, twenty-five-year old Amber Welles is prepared for anything. Except dying in Dublin. Had it not been for the bravery of a stranger, she might have. But he takes off before she has the chance to offer her gratitude. Twenty-four-year-old River Delaney is rattled. No one was supposed to get hurt. But then that American tourist showed up. He couldn't let her die, but he also couldn’t risk being identified at the scene—so, he ran. Back to his everyday life of running his family’s pub. Only, everyday life is getting more and more complicated, thanks to his brother, Aengus, and his criminal associations. When the American girl tracks River down, he quickly realizes how much he likes her, how wrong she is for him. And how dangerous it is to have her around. Chasing her off would be the smart move. Maybe it's because he saved her life, or maybe it's because he's completely different from everything she's left behind, but Amber finds herself chasing after River Delaney. Amber isn’t the kind of girl to chase after anyone. And River isn't the kind of guy she'd want to catch.


     Globug's Review

Not gonna lie, River had me at "hello, I'm Irish." He doesn't really say that but he is Irish and yes that alone got my attention. Best part is that his awesome factor never wavered for me. 

River Delaney is the middle of three brothers. For him it's like having an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. His oldest brother Aengus, the devil, has recently been released from prison and quickly finds his way back to trouble. Then there's Rowen who is in college and helping River run the family pub. He's sweet and fun-loving and totally loyal to River. I loved his character. In River's attempt to keep Aengus out of trouble he finds himself right in the middle of a potentially lethal bombing. He saves the life of Amber Welles but then runs away before he can be identified, or so he thought. 

Amber, the daughter of a Sheriff has always followed the rules while her brother spent much of they're childhood braking them. After becoming successful and having a career as a  Nurse she has decided to travel the world before settling down. Ireland was to be only one of the many places she planned to explore. Her plans did not of course include being nearly killed by a pipe bomb. She makes it her mission to find the mystery hero that saved her life. She struggles with being the girl that always does what's expected of her or to let her curiosities help her discover who she really is as an individual. I found Amber to be very likable. She steps out of her comfort zone to persue River, a man that is surrounded by danger and not the kind of guy she can see ever having a future with but his gorgeous looks and hero status make him  irresistible.

The author gives a brief history lesson in the beginning that helped me to better understand the real danger Amber faces by associating with River. River struggles to protect his family from the trouble that Aengus has caused but at the same time he also wants to protect Aengus. His growing feelings for Amber and his self deprecating feelings continue to complicate matters. 

Amber and River ultimately give into desire. Their passion pushes them past their doubts until the potential danger becomes a reality and nearly costs them everything. I hoped that Aengus might redeem himself but honestly in the end he was forced to do the right thing and that just wasn't enough. I wasn't thrilled that Amber chose to follow her head more than her heart but that's just because I know I wouldn't have been strong enough to make the choice she did. And her decision does lead to River making some pretty epic choices as well. I have to say Chasing River was my favorite so far in this series. I would love for the author to write a book for the youngest brother Rowen. 

And don’t forget BURYING WATER and BECOMING RAIN, the first two books in this thrilling series…

Burying Water

BURYING WATER

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Becoming Rain

BECOMING RAIN

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Author Photo About K.A. Tucker: Born in small-town Ontario, K.A. Tucker published her first book at the age of six with the help of her elementary school librarian and a box of crayons. She currently resides in a quaint town outside of Toronto with her husband, two beautiful girls, and an exhausting brood of four-legged creatures.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

Early Release!!! When We Fall

Book 3 in the highly addictive When I Break series, about sex addict Knox and his addiction counselor, McKenna has released early and is available now!




Author: Kendall Ryan
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Released Today



Blurb:

In this third and final installment of the much loved When I Break series, Knox and McKenna’s relationship has reached a critical impasse. The mistakes and secrets of their pasts have caught up to them and threaten their future happiness. Can McKenna trust that Knox’s sexual addiction is behind him and make a life with this beautifully troubled man? And when Knox reveals the full truth about his past, will McKenna be able to put her own fears aside and accept him?


Purchase Links:


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Author Bio & Links:

Kendall Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance novels.

She's a sassy, yet polite Midwestern girl with a deep love of books, and a slight addiction to lipgloss! She lives in Minneapolis with an adorable husband, two naughty puppies, and a brand new son.

She enjoys hiking, being active, reading, and anything girly. :)
 
 

Thursday, April 10, 2014

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MUST READ!!!!! I have loved all of Kendall Ryan's book but this series has been my most favorite so far. Get KNOXed up with me!! 


Release Date: May 26, 2014

Book Description: In this third and final installment of the much loved When I Break series, Knox and McKenna’s relationship has reached a critical impasse. The mistakes and secrets of their pasts have caught up to them and threaten their future happiness. Can McKenna trust that Knox’s sexual addiction is behind him and make a life with this beautifully troubled man? And when Knox reveals the full truth about his past, will McKenna be able to put her own fears aside and accept him?

When We Fall is the conclusion to Knox and McKenna’s story. It will be released May 26, 2014

 Author Bio & Links:
 
Kendall Ryan is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the contemporary romance novels Unravel Me, Make Me Yours, Hard to Love, Resisting Her, The Impact of You, and Working It. She's a sassy yet polite Midwestern gal with a deep love of books and a slight addiction to lip gloss.




Book 1
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Book 2







Friday, January 3, 2014

Exclusive Excerpt: A Little Too Hot (A Little To Much #3) by Lisa Desrochers


Welcome and Thank you for stopping by the blog today! I am so freaking excited to be sharing this exclusive sneak peak at the third book in the Too Far series, A LITTLE TOO HOT by Lisa Desrochers! I enjoyed the first two books and can't wait to dive into this one and devour it too! -Hootie








Monday, December 30, 2013

Forever Jack by Natasha Boyd {Review}


 Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Published: December 2, 2013
Pages: 373
ARC provided by author for honest review


A feisty small-town girl and the Hollywood star who broke her heart

An all-consuming love threatened by fame

One last chance at FOREVER


Keri Ann Butler's life changed on the night she met movie star, Jack Eversea. She thought she knew a Jack that was very different to the man adored by fans the world over. In the wake of his betrayal and abandonment, Keri Ann has had to pick up and move forward with the life she was supposed to live and has put off far too long.

Suddenly Jack is back, and his explanations for why he left seem more and more plausible, and his declarations more seductive. But being Jack's latest tabloid accessory isn't on Keri Ann's career agenda, no matter how much she is attracted to him. And how can she can ever trust him again?

Jack knows he let the only 'real' thing that ever happened to him slip through his fingers. And his hands have been tied to try and stop it. Until Now.

Jack is now fighting to save his relationship with Keri Ann, even as his crazy life threatens to tear them apart. Again. The question is, can he convince her she can have it all? And have him? Forever?



Globug's Take

I was thrilled when Natasha Boyd invited me to read an ARC of Forever, Jack. I loved the first book in the series titled Eversea. It's one of my top 10 of the year. My heart was not happy at the the end of Eversea but was hopeful for the future of Jack and Keri Ann.

The story jumps right in where the first book ended. Jack is in the middle of discovering he has been deceived by Audrey and his agent Andy. And though Audrey had briefly been pregnant, she lost it before trying to use pregnancy as a reason for Jack to leave Keri Ann. I couldn't feel any sympathy at all for Audrey's loss as she proves to be an enormous lying manipulating b!tch. Now with very little hope of being able to fix things with Keri Ann, Jack is willing to risk it all to try.

Keri Ann has spent the last 7 months trying to move on from having her heart ripped out. She's going through the motions of dating and working and finally starting on her college/career path but she's not prepared when Jack shows up back in her town. He's ready to fight for her but Keri Ann won't give him the chance to tell her the whole story of what's happend since he left. She can't deny her heart still loves him but she's scared of more than just getting hurt again. She finally has a future planned with school and her art. How can she still do those things if she takes Jack back.

We get the details of Audrey's schemes as Jack explains his behavior and the choices his made over the last 5 months to one of only real friends Devon. Audrey is like a female satan. He feels like he was doing what he had to to protect Keri Ann but he just can't get her to listen or understand his choices. Thanks heavens for Mrs. Weaton, Keri Ann's meddling little old lady neighbor. She gives Keri just the push she needs to give Jack a chance.

One of my favorite parts of the book is the excerpt of Jack's journal. His mother is the sweetest. My emotions had my hiding from family as I read. Keri Ann finally gets to see the real Jack, all of his feelings and insecurities.  The pages give her his truth and his heart and the understanding that he was hurting just as much as she was while they were apart.

The author really brings the sweet heat to the story as Jack and Keri Ann reconcile. But of course we've only made it have way through the story and there have to be complications. I was pretty disappointed that her brother wasn't more supportive of their relationship. But he has good reasons for his his worry. I really hope Joey's story will be written. The sleeze of hollywood try to ruin the romance as well.

My heart breaks every time Jack has to beg and convince Keri Ann to not throw away their relationship. I understand she's scared but seriously, I was getting really pissed off with her indecision. I love Jack Eversea! When a girl tells a guy "if you really love me you'll leave" I want to just strangle someone. Thank God the author wrote Jack as a guy who doesn't listen but loves the girl enough to fight to stay. And thank you Natasha Boyd for that limo ride (pun intended). The epilogue  takes us four years into Jack and Keri Ann's future and it's perfect. I absolutely got the happy ending I was hoping for and then some.


Author Bio and Links
Natasha Boyd is a writer with a background in marketing and public relations. She lives in the coastal Carolina Lowcountry, complete with Spanish moss, alligators and mosquitoes the size of tiny birds.  She has a husband, two sons and a cat named Tuna.  Eversea is her first full-length novel.










Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Pieces For You by Genna Rulon {Review}



Title: Pieces For You
Series: For You #2
Published: December 17, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance


Synopsis:
"The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.” -Miguel de Cervantes

Samantha Whitney survived unimaginable tragedy only to discover she had been betrayed by a man who claimed to love her. Shattered, Sam spends months at a safe haven trying to piece herself back together. Ready or not, the time has come for her to return home.

As Sam struggles to resume a life that no longer feels familiar, she finds unwavering support in an unexpected, familiar face. Confronting Sam’s raw emotions and open wounds head-on, Griffin manages to take two steps forward for every step she retreats.

But when Sam is once again threatened, Griffin must decide how far he is willing to go to protect the woman he wants…knowing the cost of her safety is the risk of losing her.

Pieces For You is a captivating journey of survival, healing, and sacrifice—teeming with honesty, humor, unexpected twists, and love’s unsurpassed endurance.


• This story is appropriate for readers 18+
• Though Only For You is a part of the For You Series, the book can be read as a stand-alone.


Globug's Take

Let me start by saying you must read book one Only For You. This has become one of my favorite series EVER. I could not have been happier with Pieces For you.

The story picks up with Sam as she continues her steps to recovery at The Phoenix Centre. It was a struggle for her just to speak out loud in the beginning. My heart was so broken for this fiesty smart-mouth little bit of a woman. But with the love and support of her sister-like/best friend Everleigh and Ev's boyfriend Hunter, Sam is determined to reclaim her life, sense of style, and sense of humor. Oh and her sassy attitude. I loved seeing that return.

I loved the the thriller/mystery feel of book one and the author continues the thrill ride in Pieces For You. We know Heath is the man that brutalized Sam but as he is being held in prison, she starts receiving threats to scare her from testifying against him. It seems logical to think that Heath or his family could be behind the threats. But then Sam's POS ex-boyfriend shows up and had me thinking it was him. Obviously I'm not going to tell you who it is but I will say it's shocking and sickening who it turns out to be.

Now let's talk about Griffin. He's a supporting character in Only For You as the bartender at the girls favorite hangout. He's also a psychology major that sings and plays the guitar.
The author's use of music and her choice of songs in both books adds a huge element of humor and emotion to the stories. I cried myself through Griffin's playlist in Pieces For You. Griffin is determined to be there for Sam when she returns from the center. Sam sees Griffin in a whole new light now though. He's buffed up while she was away. It helps restore some of her confidence in her lady bits when she feels the desire to do some naughty at just the sight of Griffin (moisture control situation!).
He plays a huge role in Sam's recovery. I love the extent that he is willing to go to get justice for her, not at all ethical but so good. He's able to help Sam find the pieces of her old self and put them together. And he gets his chance to protect and rescue her when it's revealed who's sending the death threats.
There are so many magical moments in this book. It gave me all the feels. I love the banter again between Sam and Everleigh. There's plenty of sexy and sweet. I was a snotty mess through the heartbreak. And the epilogue gave me all the happy ending I was hoping for. 
 Favorite Quotes
"If you're going to display the merchandise, you best be prepared for window shoppers."

"His ensuing groan provided the opportunity for me to slip my tongue into his mouth and begin my exploration--I was Columbus and, holy shit, I had found the New World."

"Oh, I've also been petting the kitty every night. Not much success yet, but I'm getting closer to making her purr, I can feel it... pun intended."

AMAZON 

Author Bio:

Genna Rulon is an up-and-coming contemporary romance author who loves nothing more than a good love story. 

During her 15 years in the corporate world, Genna, inspired by her love of reading, fantasized about penning her own stories.  Encouraged by her favorite authors, many of whom are indie writers and self-published, she committed to pursue her aspirations of writing her own novels.

Genna was raised on Long Island in New York, where she still resides, surrounded by the most amazing family and friends.  Married to a wonderful man who patiently tolerates her ramblings about whichever book she is currently working on, even feigning interest relatively convincingly!  Genna is blessed with two little boys who do their best to thwart mommy's writing time with their hilarious antics and charming extrapolations.

All of Genna’s reviews are brought to you courtesy of copious amounts of coffee and Disney Junior (something has to entertain the boys when mommy is writing).

You can find Genna online at:   www.gennarulon.com
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Friday, November 22, 2013

Cover Reveal **Pieces For You**


Title: Pieces For You
Series: You Series - Book #2
*all books in the series are stand-alone novels (no cliffhangers) 
Genre: Contemporary Romance (recommended for readers 18+)
Category: Romantic Comedy, New Adult, Romantic Mystery
Publication Date:December 17, 2013



Brief Description:
"The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.”  -Miguel de Cervantes
Samantha Whitney survived unimaginable tragedy only to discover she had been betrayed by a man who claimed to love her. Shattered, Sam spends months at a safe haven trying to piece herself back together. Ready or not, the time has come for her to return home.

As Sam struggles to resume a life that no longer feels familiar, she finds unwavering support in an unexpected, familiar face. Confronting Sam’s raw emotions and open wounds head-on, Griffin manages to take two steps forward for every step she retreats.

But when Sam is once again threatened, Griffin must decide how far he is willing to go to protect the woman he wants…knowing the cost of her safety is the risk of losing her.

Pieces For You is a captivating journey of survival, healing, and sacrifice—teeming with honesty, humor, unexpected twists, and love’s unsurpassed endurance.
                                     
 Author Bio and Links


 Genna Rulon is an up and coming contemporary romance author.

During her 15 years in the corporate world, Genna, inspired by her love of reading, fantasized about penning her own stories. Encouraged by her favorite authors, many of whom are indie writers and self-published, she committed to pursuing her aspirations of writing her own novels.

Genna was raised in Long Island, New York, where she still resides, surrounded by the most amazing family and friends. Married to a wonderful man, who patiently tolerates her ramblings about whichever book she is currently working on, even feigning interest relatively convincingly! Genna is blessed with two little boys who do their best to thwart mommy's writing time with their hilarious antics and charming extrapolations.




Saturday, June 15, 2013

AToMR Presents: Off The Record (Off Series #3) by Sawyer Bennett {Release Day Launch + Giveaway + Excerpt}

Welcome to the Release Launch for Off The Record, book 3 in the Off Series by Sawyer Bennett. Below you will find an excerpt from the book and two Giveaways!  

Genre: New Adult Romance
Expected Publication Date: June 11th 2013
Author: Sawyer Bennett
Publisher: Big Dog Books


The sparks of dislike burn hot, but the sparks of mutual attraction burn even hotter. Ever Montgomery suffered the ultimate betrayal by the one man who she should have been able to count on for anything. It has left her hurt, jaded and incapable of forming relationships, but it also means that she can spot a liar a mile away. These traits are earning her a reputation as a reporter with a keen nose for a good story and a complete understanding of the extreme power of the written word. Lincoln Caldwell, is the hot goalie for the New York Rangers. At twenty-four and a rising star, he works hard and he plays even harder. He’s gorgeous and carefree—the ultimate charmer. Ladies fall at his feet and the single life has never been lived the way Linc Caldwell does it. When Ever publishes an article about Linc containing information that she received off the record, she finds herself on the receiving end of the athelete’s fury. Rather than basking in the glory of exposing Linc as a shameless user of women, she finds herself at his mercy when he demands and receives retribution. Required by her editor to trail Linc for six weeks, Ever is forced to look at the real Linc Caldwell. And she just might find that she has misjudged him.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Off The Record (Off Series #3) by Sawyer Bennett {Review}

Genre: New Adult Romance
Expected Publication Date: June 11th 2013
Author: Sawyer Bennett
Format: Mobi/Kindle given by author for review

The sparks of dislike burn hot, but the sparks of mutual attraction burn even hotter. Ever Montgomery suffered the ultimate betrayal by the one man who she should have been able to count on for anything. It has left her hurt, jaded and incapable of forming relationships, but it also means that she can spot a liar a mile away. These traits are earning her a reputation as a reporter with a keen nose for a good story and a complete understanding of the extreme power of the written word. Lincoln Caldwell, is the hot goalie for the New York Rangers. At twenty-four and a rising star, he works hard and he plays even harder. He’s gorgeous and carefree—the ultimate charmer. Ladies fall at his feet and the single life has never been lived the way Linc Caldwell does it. When Ever publishes an article about Linc containing information that she received off the record, she finds herself on the receiving end of the athelete’s fury. Rather than basking in the glory of exposing Linc as a shameless user of women, she finds herself at his mercy when he demands and receives retribution. Required by her editor to trail Linc for six weeks, Ever is forced to look at the real Linc Caldwell. And she just might find that she has misjudged him.