Friday, December 13, 2013

Blog Tour Review + Giveaway: Trouble by Samantha Towle

Synopsis:

Mia Monroe is running. Running from a person she doesn’t ever want to find her. Running from a past she doesn’t ever want anyone to know. Desperate to find a future, that yesterday, she could only dream of having.



Jordan Matthews likes easy. Easy women.Easy life.

Then he meets Mia.

She’s damaged, troubled and has more baggage than any person can carry. But the more Jordan gets to know Mia-for the first time in his life-he finds himself wanting to try hard for something… for someone… for her.

And then life isn’t so easy anymore.

Jordan is everything Mia shouldn’t want. A whole bunch of dirty hotness, tattooed, cocky bad boy, who made his money at poker tables and picked his women up in bars. Yet, Mia finds herself falling for him. Then the past Mia was running from, quickly starts to catch up with her. Because that’s the problem with running… you have to stop sometime.

And when you stop, you get caught.

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My Review:
5 Captivating Beautiful Touching Stars..!!!

“It’s easy to be worthless to someone, but to matter to someone...well, I think that would be harder.”

This book just prove to me why I really love reading. Samantha Towle just did it again. I love her since I read TMS and love her more because of Trouble. This is more emotional than her previous books, and I'm so hooked up from the very first page until the end. This is one of the book that I can't put down once I've started reading it because I keep on wanting more, .!! A guaranteed page turner and will experience a roller coaster of emotions.

“If you can't live longer, live deeper."

Trouble started really dark and strong (I didn't see it coming) .Mia is damaged physically and emotionally by her abusive father since she was a child. I've been hurting for her since I started reading it, from all the things she had been through and the way she think it will depict her future. But everything changed when a bad situation happens with her boyfriend. She run from all the things she had know and gone to find answers and that's when she meet Jordan.

"I do believe that everyone has a pain and a coping ability that is individual to them, and if you want to feel sorry for yourself because of the hand life dealt you, then that's your god given right - I won't judge you for that." ~ Mia ~ 

Jordan is hot, sexy, an tattooed guy. He doesn’t care about women, uses them and leave them. He's been an asshole from the start but I love that he'd change when he meet Mia. He's caring protective, and undeniably lovable. His conversation with Dozer is really funny. ( I soooo love Dozer so much). I've laughing whenever Dozer is on the scene and I fell in love with Jordan More.! I adore Him how he'd able to fight for his love to Mia, against all the circumstances they'd face along the way. And I didn't see it coming, the twist in their story really shocked me. 


"When it comes to women, I put my dick in and keep my heart out. It's the easiest way… Why do all women think they can change me? I'm unchangeable. When will they get this?" 



“Seriously, this is getting out of hand. I’m getting cock blocked by my dog. Dozer and I are going to have a serious man to man chat.” 

Trouble is told in dual POV's. It’s the best Male POV I ever read and for me it’s the main highlight of this story. Jordan’s conversation with Dozer is priceless and will keep you smiling and laughing with their craziness. I don't want to tell more about the plot of this book but I promise you that this book is worth your time and effort.

Trouble talks about dark and emotional issue about abuse but this book also teach us lessons about life, love, healing, being strong, trust, hope and rising above against all odds. There is always light and happiness after the pain.

Mia had been on the dark side but with Jordan's love she’d seen the light to her word. The epilogue is just perfect. Trouble is a standalone and no cliffhanger story and I definitely recommend this book.


“He’s a miracle to me. My miracle. He’s like breathing fresh air for the very first time.”



Favorite Lines:

"Sometimes that's all it takes. Just one person to turn everything on its head. Remind you of the person you were"

"I love you, Mia. Every part of you. The best and worst. The broken, the perfect. The bad, the good. You're it for me babe. I see only you."

“I realize that I didn’t start breathing until him.”

“But best of all … I got love. Not love under fear or condition. Not love that comes with a price. I got real, honest to god love in all its purest forms. Family love. Friend love. Unconditional love.”

"I'm here… I've got you… always. I'll never let anyone hurt you ever again, Mia. I swear."


About the Author:

Samantha Towle began her first novel in 2008 while on maternity leave. She completed the manuscript five months later and hasn't stopped writing since. She is the author of The Mighty Storm, The Bringer and the Alexandra Jones series, all penned to tunes of The Killers, Kings of Leon, Adele, The Doors, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac, and more of her favourite musicians. A native of Hull and a graduate of Salford University, she lives with her husband, Craig, in East Yorkshire with their son and daughter. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Books-by-Samantha-Towle/230032170346603

Website: http://www.samanthatowle.co.uk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/samtowlewrites

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4838933.Samantha_Towle?from_search=true

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My Pictures:

Jordan and Dozer

Love:










Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Cover Reveal: Mended (Connections #3) by Kim Karr 


Mended (Connections#3)
by Kim Karr
Release Date: June 3,2014



MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO HEAL ALL…BUT NOT ALL BROKEN HEARTS CAN BE MENDED.

Always in control, Xander Wilde considered life on the road to be a perfect fit for him. But when disaster strikes on the Wilde Ones’ latest tour, fate intervenes…and a newly single Ivy Taylor, the only girl he has ever loved, steps back into his life.

After moving past her painful breakup with Xander years ago, Ivy was poised to become the next big name in pop music…when suddenly she withdrew from the limelight—the same day she announced her engagement to her controlling agent, Damon Wolf.

Xander knows he should keep his distance. But once they’re on the road, he can’t resist pursuing her for a second chance. Yet a jealous Damon can’t let her go—and he’s keeping dangerous secrets that could destroy them all.  

When the three of them come together, everything falls apart. But if Xander and Ivy can hold tight to the bond that connects them, they just might have a chance at reclaiming the powerful love they thought they had lost forever....



Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Cover Reveal: Learning to Heal by R.D Cole



"If Fools rush in, than most people in love are idiots. And I'm the biggest one of all."
-Jazz

Meet Jasmine Coleman. She's the girl that's outgoing, beautiful, and full of self assurance. A confidence that’s forced to cover the scars she hides. When rushing into love becomes a heartbreaking mistake the last piece of it disappears. Now she is left uncertain, weak, and full of self-disgust. But her strength is needed now more than before. 
Mason Reed is the quiet computer geek that's always the friend and never the boyfriend. Putting his social life on hold to help his single mother has left him shy when it comes to the opposite sex. And Meeting Jazz is no different. However being in love makes you do crazy things and his crazy has major consequences. Especially when the truth is revealed to others who are determined to rip them apart. 

Rash Decisions have major consequences. Some good. Some bad. All are life changing.

"The Truth doesn't always set you free. Sometimes it breaks you apart and leaves you in pieces."


Release Day: December 10, 2013



Excerpt:
A knock on my window has me jumping out of my memory and out of my skin. Looking around I see I’m parked. Guess I was so out of it and involved in my daydream I don’t even remember doing it. I turn toward the knocking and see Mason standing there with a concerned look on his cute face. I step out the car and lock it, but don’t make a move to walk toward him because his attire catches me off guard.
Instead of his usual logo t-shirt and jeans, he’s wearing a dark green polo and fitted khaki pants. He’s even sporting some Sperry’s on his feet. Now it feels like a date because we are both dressed up. However, I always dress like this.
Well, not exactly like this. I mean I don’t always wear something so tight, but I’ll be fat in a few months and won’t be able to fit into it anymore. It’s a mid thigh sweater dress with a swoop neck that’s the same shade of pink as my lipstick. I have a thin brown belt around my waist and matching five-inch heeled boots that reach my calves. I decided against the tights though because I seem to be having hot flashes lately.
We stand there for what feels like forever staring at one another. How did we go from comfortable conversation to uncomfortable silence? Before I can compliment on his clothes I hear someone call his name. I look in the direction at the same time he does and see a girl about my age or older with dark, brown hair in a stylish pixie cut walking our way.
She’s staring me down with her creepy golden eyes like I’m a threat. Oh hell no! I straighten my shoulders and do what I do best. Not take shit. I’ve never let anyone see my insecurities except for one and that will be the last time, because people like to play on your weaknesses. She finally looks toward Mason when she reaches us and smiles sweetly. “Here idiot. You almost left your phone.” She hands it to him and bumps his shoulder with hers playfully. I see some type of relationship here, but I’m not sure if it’s a romantic one or not.
“Shit. Sorry about that.” He turns toward me smiling and is completely unaware of the bitch stare this girl is still giving me. “Jazz this is Chanda. Chanda this is Jazz.” Chanda? What kind of name is that? I internally slap myself for acting like I care. Because I shouldn’t and don’t. Only my friends call me Jazz and I have a feeling Chanda and I will not be a friend any time soon if ever. I stick out my hand gracing her with the manners my parents raised me with. “Please call me Jasmine. Nice to meet you Chanda.”
Ignoring my polite introduction and protruded hand she looks at Mason. “Remember, I need to be at work at midnight.” Then she walks away. “Well she’s lovely.” I lower my hand and shake off the embarrassment before I get back in my car. Watching Mason walk around to get in I fight down the urge to drive over Chanda while her backs turned. I have a feeling this won’t be the last time the compulsion crosses my mind with that bitch.

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About the Author:


My name is Robin and I live in Alabama. I grew up an army brat and traveled a lot until we finally settled down along the Gulf Coast when I was 4. My husband is 9 years younger so I guess that makes me a COUGAR. I have a little girl who is 9 and is blind as well as autistic. My life is not boring with them two in it. Believe me.
I have always loved creating and I would constantly draw on my walls. I love painting and reading. Writing is something I wanted to do but didn't think I could, until I woke up at three a.m. a few months back and started writing. Life has a way of throwing rocks at you and putting cracks in your soul. Either you can duck and cover or you can make something beautiful from the cracks.
After that, the story took over. Even though some pieces of my life experience are within it, it is Tru and Jax’s story now. I have truly fell in love with this story and hope you all do too.



Monday, November 11, 2013

Mine by Katy Evans



He's mine, and I'm his. Our love is all-consuming, powerful,
imperfect, and real...

In the international bestseller REAL, the unstoppable bad boy of the Underground fighting circuit finally met his match. Hired to keep him in prime condition, Brooke Dumas unleashed a primal desire in Remington "Riptide" Tate as vital as the air he breathes... and now he can't live without her.

Brooke never imagined she would end up with the man who is every woman's dream, but not all dreams end happily ever after, and just when they need each other the most, she is torn away from his side. Now with distance and darkness between them, the only thing left is to fight for the love of the man she calls MINE.



My Review:


5 freaking fantastic beautiful sexy RIPTIDE stars..!!

           From the first time I meet Remy and Brooke at Real I was totally blown away by their story. And with this second book MINE I was totally fall in love all over again with Remy.
          REMINGTON "RIPTIDE" TATE is finally back..! OMG...! I love this guy sooooooo much.



           Mine begins where Real left off. Remy and Brooke just got back together and they are off to the next season of The UNDERGROUND where REMY belongs. Remy is still the smoking hot sexy ALPHA MALE fighter we meet in Real. But in this book we able to know Him better. We saw his vulnerability, and the deeper side of Him. I really adore Remy for his love to Brooke and all His friends. It's soooo strong and deep that he's willing to do everything just to protect those people he loves.

             Brooke loves Remy so much that sometimes she need reassurance from Remy about what he feels for her. She's been so jealous and insecure to all the girls that had been to Remy's past and it's eating her up. Although i got annoyed with her insecurities, I just love how Brooke LOVE Remy so much. She love the BLUE and BLACK side of Remy. She accepts and love for who REMY is without any judgement.

           All in all, I love MINE..!Remy never fails to make me fall in love with him MORE.!and I really adore how they able to fight their love with each other. I really love how their trust and commitment to each other develop through their journey. REMY and BROOKE love story is one in a million kind. They will always have a special place in my heart.


Here's my favorite lines from MINE: 



my REMY: 


and IRIS lyrics by Goo Goo Dolls












Friday, November 8, 2013

Cover Reveal: BECK by Harper Sloan



Synopsis:

DEE
I’ve always been good at wearing masks. Not letting anyone see the real me. I’m content being the happy-go-lucky best friend. The strong willed boss. The independent woman who doesn’t need a man.

But the truth is I’m just as broken as the rest of you. I’m terrified that all it will take is one person to make all my carefully constructed walls crumble into fine dust. So I guard my heart with everything I have. Determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt me again.

All is perfect until HE walks into my life. No… he doesn’t just walk. He struts his good-looking, sex-oozing self right into my space and demands that I see HIM. Making me want what I know I can’t have.

So I did the only thing I know how to do.

I run.

But he just won’t let me go.


BECK
The second I see her, I know she will be mine. I see past the gorgeous smiles and heart-stopping laughter. I see  HER. She doesn’t want me to know her secrets or the past that haunts her, but I make it my mission to find out.

To make her mine.

She can run all she wants, but it will never be far enough to stop me from coming after her.

She's it for me and she knows it.

She’s just too scared to admit it.

Release Date: December 30, 2013


Cover Design by Melissa @ MGbookcovers & Designs
Photography by Toski Covey Photography


Goodreads Link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18069234-beck?ac=1




Beat of the Heart (Runaway Train #2) by Katie Ashley


After years of bad relationships and a cheating ex-fiancé, twenty-eight-year-old Mia Martinelli prefers healing her patients’ hearts on the Cardiac Care floor rather than risking having her heart broken again. But that all comes to a screeching halt when caring for the head roadie for Runaway Train puts her into the orbit of drummer and Latin Lover, AJ Resendiz. After a scorching weekend of steamy passion, Mia’s intention of getting out with her heart unscathed is challenged by the stud with the wicked sense of humor, especially when he wants to continue seeing her. But when the harsh reality of AJ’s hoard of female admirers sends her insecurities into overdrive, Mia bails, leaving him handcuffed to his bathroom shower. 

AJ never imagined that after two weeks of the best sex and female companionship he’d ever experienced, he would need rescued by his band mates from his shower prison. Although he tries to forget the sensual brunette whose curves made his mouth water, AJ can’t get her out of his mind…or his heart. Months later when he finally seeks Mia for answers as to why she left, nothing could prepare him for their life-altering reunion. 


Can AJ prove to Mia that regardless of the women after his body, his heart belongs only to her?


My Review:


"I know without a shadow of doubt a that I love you. 
You're my anema e core "



Breathtaking beautiful heartwarming story.


AJ story is finally here. From the very first time I meet him at Music of the heart I feel in love with him because I know he has a good heart. And in this book we able to finally get to know him deeper. He's funny, caring, sincere, and loving man that will truly melt any other woman's heart. And Mia has some trust issues with men because of some severe issues in her past that keep on ruining things that will make her happy.

I love how their story flows and how their feeling develop from each other. I really adore how Aj able to fight for his love to Mia. He's so perfect. He just love all the things about Mia, the good and the bad ones. He just accepts Mia COMPLETELY. And that's what really love means.

"Loving someone for who she is with no reservations. "


This series by Katie Ashley is soooooo addicting that keeps you of wanting more. Each story tells a beautifully that able to grasp our heart And soul in every possible way. 



Katie Ashley's books just made me realize how reading makes me a better person. 

Thank you so much.




Thursday, November 7, 2013

Music Of The Heart (Runaway Train #1) by Katie Ashley



For Abby Renard, the plan was supposed to be simple—join her brothers’ band on the last leg of their summer tour and decide if she’s finally ready for the limelight by becoming its fourth member. Of course, she never imagined stumbling onto the wrong tour bus at Rock Nation would accidentally land her in the bed of Jake Slater, the notorious womanizing lead singer of Runaway Train. When he mistakes her for one of his groupie’s, Abby quickly lets him know she sure as hell isn't in his bed on purpose.

Jake Slater never imagined the angel who fell into his bed would resist his charms by promptly kneeing him in the balls. Of course, the fact she seems like a prissy choir girl makes her anything but his type. So he is more than surprised when after betting Abby she wouldn’t last a week on their tour bus, she is more than willing to prove him wrong. But as Jake’s personal life begins to implode around him, he finds an unlikely ally in Abby. He’s never met a woman he can talk to, joke with, or most importantly make music with.

As the week starts comes to a close, neither Abby nor Jake is ready to let go. Can a sweetheart Country songstress and a bad boy of Rock N Roll actually have a future together?


My Review:

“Just Remember that forgiveness is much more easier then regret”

AMAZINGLY BREATHTAKING AND BEAUTIFUL!!! I don't know how Katie Ashley manage to turn my world upside down.

This book made me laugh, giggle, and cry. I really adore Jake and Abby story. There is so much more to learn from their story. It’s my first time to hate and love the main character in a book.

Jake is the perfect definition of MR. MANWHORE or asshole if he wants to but when the REAL JAKE is out, my gosh I can’t help myself to fall in love with Him. He’s the sweetest guy I ever known and i adore how he love his mother. And for Abby, I just simply love her. She possess the most forgiving, caring, and loving heart I ever known. I love how she able to fight for her love to Jake even though things seems to fuck them up.

I beyond loved this book, and no words can describe how I feel about it. Katie Ashley made me a fan when she wrote The Proposition and The Proposal and I love every books she wrote. She simply made me realize why I adore reading. She's simply amazing and Talented writer and I love her so much.

THIS IS A MUST READ BOOK for those who love SEXY ROCK STARS ..!!!










Monday, November 4, 2013

Review + Excerpt + Giveaway: The Edge of Always (The Edge of Never #2) by J. A Redmerski



He was taking the long road. She was taking the road to nowhere. It just so happened that they led to the same place…

When everything falls apart, love remains . . .


THE EDGE OF ALWAYS

Camryn Bennett has never been happier. Five months after meeting on a Greyhound bus, she and her soul mate Andrew Parrish are engaged-and a wedding isn't the only special event in their future. Nervous but excited, Camryn can't wait to begin the rest of her life with Andrew, a man she knows in her heart will love her always. They have so much to look forward to-until tragedy blindsides them. 



Andrew doesn't understand how this could happen to them. He's trying to move on, and thought Camryn was doing the same. But when Andrew discovers Camryn is secretly harboring a mountain of pain and attempting to numb it in damaging ways, there is nothing he won't do to bring her back to life. Determined to prove that their love can survive anything, Andrew decides to take Camryn on a new journey filled with hope and passion. If only he can convince her to come along for the ride...



EXCERPT:

          I turn to Andrew again, waiting for him to spit it out. A cold breeze rushes through my knitted sweater, and I hide my hands inside the sleeves.

          “You have five minutes to throw all of your stuff in your bag,” he says, and my heart is beating erratically before he finishes the sentence. He taps his wrist where there is no watch. “Not a second more.”
          
           “Andrew—”
      
           “This isn’t up for debate,” he says. “Go get your stuff.”

             I just look at him, face blank.

           My theory was right, but I didn’t want it to be. I don’t want to go on the road…I mean, I do…but it’s not right. It’s just not right.

         “You have four minutes now.”

          “But we can’t just leave like this,” I argue. “It would be rude.” I point at Asher. “And Asher just got here. Don’t you want to visit with—”

          “I can visit my big brother anytime,” Asher counters. “Right now, I think you better do what he says or you might end up on the road wearing the same panties for a week.”

           A few more seconds pass and I still haven’t moved. I’m in a state of mild shock, I guess.

           “Three minutes, babe,” Andrew says and is looking at me with a serious face. “I’m not kidding. Get up there, throw our shit in our bags, and get in the damn car.”

          Oh hell, he’s back to his old self again

          When I start to argue again, Andrew’s eyes get all feral-looking, and he says, “Hurry up. Time’s running out!” and he points to the house.

          Finally, letting down my guard and going with the moment as much as I can allow myself, I glare at him and say, “Fine.” I’m only agreeing to it because I know he’s trying make things better. But I feel guilty as hell.

          Disregarding his playful five-minute demand, I turn on my heels and walk very slowly back toward the house, purposely taking my time, partly my way of silently arguing the situation.

         I push open the bedroom door, set my bag on the bed, and start stuffing everything inside of it. Then I go into the bathroom and grab our toothbrushes and various bathroom necessities. I yank our phone chargers from the wall and then my phone from the nightstand and chuck it all into my purse. I make my way around the room, hoping that I’m not missing anything.

         Looks like Andrew already packed his stuff at some point and I never noticed.
Then I just stand here, scanning every inch of the place around me but not really seeing any of it. I don’t want to do this, but maybe it’s the right thing.
         I hear the horn honk three times, and it snaps me out of my thoughts. Grabbing my bag, I swing it over my shoulder and grab my purse from the bed.

*****My Review*****


“Our story is over, YES but out journey isn’t, because we’ll always live on the edge until the day we die.” 


BEAUTIFUL, TOUCHING, BRILLIANT,  I LOVE IT SO MUCH..!

I can’t seem to put into word how I felt after reading this book. I really had a difficult time reading this one because I don’t want to end and say goodbye to Andrew and Camryn story. The Edge of Never is one of the best book I ever read since I started this addictive hobby of mine. They have a special place in my heart and I can’t seem to convince myself that their journey will finally put to an end.


This new chapter of Andrew and Camryn takes us to a whole new level of finding the road to forever. After Andrew near death experience they are now finding their way to what feels right and where’s the place to settle. Their journey has been such a roller coaster of events. They experience loss, a moment of weakness and a whole lot more.


I really love that it’s not only Andrew POV but the author includes also Camryn. I really love getting into Andrews head and know what he really thinks and feel.  This is one of the book that when you started reading it, you can’t put it down. You’re eager to know what will happens next and where will the story flows.

What I really adore about this book is that the author able to make me feel how strong Andrew and Camryn’s love. You can feel the spark whenever they’re together. The love is radiating and very intense that you could almost feel the same. This story made me fall in love all over again to ANDREW PARRISH. He’s the epitome of a perfect boyfriend or husband to be. He’s selfless, caring, loving, giving, and so freaking handsome and SEXY..!and  I love Andrew when he’s naughty.

There’s a lot of catchy lines in this book that made my heart swell with so much love, especially when they made their vows.  I wish I could put it here but i know it will be a major spoiler but their vows really just so beautiful and touching. I really cry while reading it because it is deep and unique. Spontaneous vow is just so perfect, they just say what they really feel at that very special moment.

After reading this I just lost in the moment that I WISH ANDREW PARRISH REALLY DO EXIST. That I wish to experience someday the LOVE they have. So strong and powerful that against all the circumstances they faces they’re still inseparable. This book so far shock me with its EPILOGUE. I really didn’t see it coming and its PERFECT..! I LOVE IT SO MUCH..!

ANDREW and CAMRYN story will always be one of my favourite book couple ever. Love this book so freaking much.

            This series taught me a lot of things in life that I able to live by: about love, friendship, living life to the fullest, being true to yourself , not being afraid to reach for your dreams, Never regret and never take any second of life for granted because any second could be the last.

           J.A Redmerski is simply awesome. She made an unforgettable love story that will surely makes each in everyone of us believe that TRUE LOVE is always the best feeling anyone should experience.



About the Author:

         J.A. Redmerski, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas with her three children, two cats and a Maltese. She is a lover of television and books that push boundaries and is a huge fan of AMC's The Walking Dead.

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