Blog Tour: Serenity Falls

Title: Serenity Falls

Author: Tiffany Aleman & Ashley Poch

Tour Host: Into the Night Reviews

Genre: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Publish Date: Dec. 6, 2013

Length: 306 pages

Format: paperback, ebook

Goodreads: here
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Description: Kenleigh Briggs suffered debilitating depression at the age of twelve after losing both parents in a tragic house fire. Her aunt assumed guardianship and forced Kenleigh to learn how to horseback ride. She soon developed a bond with the horses that helped her work out and deal with her depression.

Seven years later, young Kenleigh is now a sophomore at the University of Texas, San Antonio. During summer break, she arrives at Serenity Falls, a horse ranch devoted to helping children with disabilities learn to ride. She loves watching the kids build the same healing bonds with the horses that she did. She really finds satisfaction in paying it forward.

Wesley Adams, the son of the ranch’s owners, is a professional bull rider who lives in Dallas. With his blond hair, Caribbean blue eyes, and tattooed muscular body, he is the epitome of every woman’s dream. Wesley is good guy, but he harbors a past he's not proud of

Kenleigh has learned to take life head on. Content with the way her life is going, Kenleigh never expected Wesley. He takes Kenleigh on the ride of her life, but will she accept him faults and all? As Kenleigh and Wesley discover a love like they have never known, will they also discover the best parts of life they are missing?

My Review: I'm not really sure how I felt about Serenity Falls. I really liked the camp and the way the characters help children with disabilities or emotional problems. However, the focus of the book is the relationship between Kenleigh and Wesley.

I think the relationship between them was nice but a little rushed. It seemed to me that all the two did was work at the camp and go to bonfires. The two didn't really seem to have any meaningful moments other than the times they have sex.

Wes appears to be a nice, sweet guy but he has his problems which makes him human. However, there was just something about him that I just didn't like for some reason. I think it was the way he acted when he thought Kenleigh was making fun of him or the way he acted when she no to him. It just seemed a little too over the top and it just rubbed me the wrong way.

I liked how Kenleigh worked through her emotional issues after her parents died in a house fire and how she channeled that into helping children. I am happy that Kenleigh and Wes ended up together but I am not sure if I liked the way they got there.

Quick Opinion: I enjoyed this novel and I liked that Kenleigh and Wes ended up together. However, I wasn't thrilled with this novel. I didn't really like the relationship because Wes seemed to want to rush everything. The timeline of the relationship really work for me. I think that it was much to rushed and the couple didn't have any meaningful, romantic moments. I give Serenity Falls 3.5 stakes.

Get to Know the Authors: Tiffany: I am 28 years old, with a wonderful family. My husband is in the Army, and we have two wonderful children. Ashley and I have been best of friends since we were 13. I recently graduated from South University with my Associate's Degree as a Paralegal. I enjoy listening to music, playing with my kids, and going to the beach, and anything that has to do with the outdoors pretty much. I’ve always liked to write, but never really had an interest in reading until the summer of 2012. I am so excited to be taking my writing journey with Ashley. I have many authors that I consider my favorite so I’ll just name a few: E.L. James, S.C. Stephens, Molly McAdams, Rebecca Donovan, K.A. Linde, Marie Coulson, and S.H. Kolee. 

Ashley: Ashley grew up in Texas but now has joined her husband to reside in Virginia. She is a military wife and mother to two adorable children. She’s always wanted to travel having grown up in a small town. Her interest in reading sparked last summer and now she’s a lost cause without her e-reader. Since she loves to travel, the places she gets to go in her fictional books are what any girl could ask for. When Ashley isn’t glued to her computer you can find her outdoors either playing with her children or relaxing and enjoying the sun reading a good romance novel.

Where to Get Your Copy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble 

Have you read Serenity Falls? What do you think?

Two Roads - L.M. Augustine Review

Title: Two Roads

Author: L.M. Augustine

Genre: NA, Contemporary, Romance

Publish Date: Aug. 24, 2013

Length: 210 pages

Format: paperback, ebook

Tour Organizer: Romance Addict Book Blog

Goodreads: here

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Description: The only person poetry-loving Cali Monroe hates more than herself is Logan Waters, the geeky kid who lives in the dorm building next to hers.

Ever since Cali's parents told her she would amount to nothing, she has felt entirely inadequate. Friendless and alone, she takes on the mean girl role in hopes it will make her feel better--and Logan serves as the perfect target. He infuriates her with his obnoxiously long lashes, his all too perfect dimpled smile, and his complete lack of personality outside of his intelligence. It doesn't hurt that he's part of the reason her brother is dead, either. So Cali hates him, and he returns the favor. Thus, their prank-filled, insult-driven rivalry is born, and torturing Logan quickly becomes the highlight of her life.

But when Cali's parents set them up on a blind date, she begins to realize Logan might not be as boring as she always thought. He shares her love of poetry, takes a sadistic pleasure in making fun of crepes, and he makes her blush when he calls her smile pretty.

And hey, maybe those long lashes of his aren't that obnoxious after all…

Two Roads is New Adult Romance about finding love, standing out, and learning to embrace who you are. It contains some language and mild sexual content.

My Review: Quite honestly, I wasn't really thrilled with this novel at all. I really liked Logan as a character. I think he was fun and nerdy, in a cute way. I also think that he was just trying to move on with his life and survive after the death of his best friend. In general, the book was written well and the story flowed nicely. However, I had a big problem with Cali and her actions and since the novel revolves around her, I had an issue with this book.

Cali is a self proclaimed Mean Girl. She wears the mask of a popular, shallow girl who only cares about sex. Cali is the Queen Bee of her school. However, I did not like her at all. Cali is dealing with the loss of her brother who committed suicide four years ago. As a result, she is cold and forbids herself from forming any real bonds with the people around her. Although Cali is dealing with this tragedy, and I can respect her for it as I have also lost a sibling, I find her characteristics and mannerisms to be completely horrible. She is just not a good person. 

Her actions are childish and she is very immature. I think this would be acceptable, not really but maybe, if she were in high school but she is a sophomore in college and twenty years old. At this stage in your life I think you should have a bit more maturity than to reduce yourself to petty insults and childish pranks. Logan is in no way exempt from his part in their little "feud" but it seems like it is Cali who initiated it. She somehow blames Logan, and her parents, for her brother's death and for a little while I was curious as to how he could have been responsible. When I discovered that her brother committed suicide and she still blamed Logan, I found her actions to be even more ridiculous.

I think someone in this book should have confronted Cali and call her out on her actions. Someone should have told her that she is not a child and that pulling childish pranks is not a way to deal with death. I'm sure this book could have been really great but because of Cali I really wanted to stop reading after the second chapter, I didn't but I wanted to.

Quick Opinion: In my opinion Two Roads was not great at all. The story itself seemed to be good, the writing was very well done, but the main character Cali just infuriated me and the book is centered around her so I was bothered the whole way through. I will not be reading this book again unless I can somehow tune Cali out. I give this novel 2 stakes because I was looking forward to this book and I ended up being very disappointed.

Get to Know the Author: L.M. Augustine is a YA romance author who is obsessed with writing about dorky teenagers, love, and happy endings. He currently lives in New England, where he spends far too much time reading books and screaming at his computer, and he believes that the solution to the world’s problems can be found in chocolate cake.

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Catch My Fall Review

Title: Catch My Fall

Author: Ella Fox

Series: The Catch Series #1

Genre: New Adult, Romance

Publish Date: October 10, 2013

Cover Design: Melissa Gill

Blog Tour: SMI Promotions 

Length: 207 pages

Format: paperback, ebook

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Description: Mia Reeve’s faith, trust and sense of security were all taken away in the blink of an eye.  In need of a fresh start, she settles into a new town and begins to make a new life.

Tristan Chamberlain has always kept girls at arms length and he has no intention of changing. He’s caring, smart, handsome, but he’s also dealing with a lifetime of guilt that’s slowly but surely destroying him.

Sometimes the thing that you run from is the one thing that will save you.

Separately, they’re both free-falling. Together, they’re about to find that love can create the strongest safety net of all.

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My Review: Mia has had a rough year. All she wants is to do is to start over in a new town where no one knows about the terrible things that happened to her and her best friend Macy. However, one the very first day of class Tristan Chamberlain asks her for a pen and all hopes of laying low goes straight out the window. As much as Mia tries to deny it, she is attracted to Tristan and can't seem to stay away from him.

The romance and chemistry between Mia and Tristan is undeniable and absolutely amazing. Tristan is a great guy who is also real. He is not a fairy tale hero who is perfect in every way. He definitely has his issues and is a bit of a man whore. He even admits it.

Mia's troubles run deep but for much of the book she does not admit them to Tristan and her new friend Darby. I was appalled at the realization of the events that happened in Mia's home town. Granted they are a little predictable but it is even more devastating to learn of her father's involvement and concealment. 

Mia slowly learns to trust Tristan and to let herself love him. She also learns to open up about her problems. Mia and Tristan's lives are more intertwined than they know. The ending of the book took me by surprise. I did not think what took place would happened and I was proud of how Tristan handled the situation.

Darby and Tristan's twin brother, Trace have problems to work also. Trace, Tristan, Darby, and Darby's brother Austin have been friends since childhood and as the boys are all gorgeous, Darby has had no shortage of friends. However, Darby is in need of a real friend who is not just trying to get to the boys. Also, Darby is dealing with her not-so-secret crush on Trace. I think the author's involvement of Trace and Darby in this novel did a great job to lead into the second novel, which I cannot wait for.

Teaser: Tristan’s lips covered mine gently as he started softly before deepening the kiss.  When we turned to face each other fully, I wrapped my arms around his shoulders and ran my fingers through his hair.  He tasted better than I could ever have imagined, and he kissed me like he had a cheat-sheet for what would make me feel the best.  I’ve never been kissed so passionately, or held as if I really matter to someone.  Tristan cradled me in his arms like I was precious to him.

We pulled apart at the same time a few minutes later, and because he didn’t let me go, I didn’t let him go, either.  We stared at each other in silence for a few moments, and I smiled shyly at him, even as I felt a blush steal across from my face.

He smiled back at me as he continued to stare at me with a look of confusion as the seconds passed before he spoke.  “Holy Hell Mia… You make me feel… I don’t even know.  Different?”

That’s like the pot calling the kettle black. The way I feel around Tristan is entirely new.  “Right back at you,” I said quietly.

Quick Opinion: Overall, I really liked Catch My Fall. I think it is a great novel about love and overcoming a devastating event that might have deterred Mia from ever loving again. However, she is able to rise above it and to meet a great guy who loves her to. I give this novel 5 stakes and I absolutely cannot wait until the next book about Darby and Trace.

Get to Know the Author: Ella Fox is a thirty-something (not that far off from forty) author who writes like a woman possessed whenever she gets the chance!  She is the author of The Hart Family Series, The Renegade Saints Series and The Catch Series.

When she’s not writing, Ella indulges the gypsy in her blood and travels the country.  Ella loves reading, movies, music, buying make-up, reading Tmz, Twitter and pedicures… not necessarily in that order. She has a wild sense of humor and loves to laugh.  Her favorite thing in the world is hanging out with her family and watching comedy movies.

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Where to Get Your Copy: Amazon | Smashwords | Barnes & Noble

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Mine Review & Giveaway

Title: Mine

Author: Katy Evans

Series: Real #2

Genre: Romance, New Adult

Publish Date: November 5, 2013

Publisher: Gallery Books

Length: 337 pages

Format: paperback, ebook, audio

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Description: “I will do anything to make her MINE.” —Remington Tate 

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 “Remy” 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, Brooke is torn away from the ringside. 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: Mine starts off almost exactly where Real ended. Brooke is back where she belongs at the side of the ring cheering Remy on as he makes his way to the championship this season. In this novel we get to see Remy and Brooke finally in a stable relationship. We learn more about Remy's bipolar disorder and his parents. I admit that I become overly attached to fictional characters but when it is revealed how Remy's parents treated him and what they did to him it made me want to cry for him. I also wanted to kill his parents. I cannot imagine ever wanting to do what they did to my own child, especially to someone as beautiful as Remy.

I understand how some other reviewers are complaining about the repetitiveness of Brooke's admiration of Remy's body but I didn't mind it too much. I think that it described Brooke's love for him and it explains her jealousy with the groupies at matches. Brooke has a valid excuse for being jealous because she thinks that Pete and Riley brought women to Remy to have sex with while Brooke was away.

I enjoyed the developments in Remy and Brooke's relationship because I think it brought them closer together. In my opinion Brooke and the team handled Remy's mood swings better this time. I think everyone in the sequel has grown and are now more comfortable with each other.

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I think Brooke's pregnancy added depth to the relationship because it gives Remy and Brooke something to focus on other than each other. The relationship is no longer just about them but they now have to think of another person. I was upset that they were separated for about two months because Brooke is bed ridden.

Also, in case you didn't think she was stupid before...you were wrong. 

Nora goes back to Scorpion. I cannot express how annoyed/irritated/baffled that she was idiotic enough to go back to him. Yes it is revealed later why but still I don't agree with it. Pete could have/would have helped her but nook she wanted to handle it on her own. And then she goes back to Pete in the end. Poor Pete. I don't understand why Pete would even want her now. 

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Overall Opinion: Words cannot explain how much I was anticipating this novel and now that I have read I can honestly say that I am in love with Brooke and Remy. I felt so connected to them in this novel because there is more depth to their relationship and we get to see their everyday lives. I liked seeing the growth in Remy and Brooke's relationship and I cannot wait to read Remy to see the beginning of the relationship through Remy's eyes. I give Mine 4.5-5 stakes because I completely understand Brooke's state of mind...I want Remy to be mine.

Get to Know the Author: Hey! I’m Katy Evans and I love family, books, life, and love. I’m married with two children and three dogs and spend my time baking, walking, writing, reading, and taking care of my family. Thank you for spending your time with me and picking up my story. I hope you had an amazing time with it, like I did. If you’d like to know more about books in progress, look me up on the Internet, I’d love to hear from you!

Website: www.katyevans.net 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katy-Evans/521052267929550 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorkatyevans 

Email: authorkatyevans@gmail.com

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My Suggestions: I suggest Real #1, Real because it is amazing story and it's Brooke and Remy's beginning. Also, if you cannot with for Remy to be released you can read Real to tide you over until then.

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In Harmony Review & Giveaway

Title: In Harmony

Author: Helena Newbury

Series: Fenbrook Academy #2

Genre: New Adult, Romance

Publish Date: September 21, 2013

Publisher: Foster & Black New Adult

Length: 401 pages

Format: paperback, ebook

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Description: Everyone expects her to succeed...

Karen plays the cello like an angel, and it's the only thing that makes her truly feel alive. But her father's dream–for her to join a prestigious orchestra–leaves no time in her life for anything but music...not even love. Trapped on her path, she doesn't know how to rebel.

Everyone expects him to fail...

Connor plays rock guitar like the devil himself, and his ability has got him all the way from a dead-end life in Belfast to a scholarship at Fenbrook Academy. But beneath his arrogance and charm, he doesn't believe he has what it takes. He's spent his time in New York drinking and partying, and the only future he sees is a return to Ireland as soon as he flunks out.

But what no one expects...

When Karen's duet partner is injured, the bad boy guitarist and the shy, sheltered cellist are forced to team up. Neither likes the idea, but what begins as anger and distrust slowly spirals into love...and lust. If they can face up to their feelings, they might just have a chance together. If Connor will allow Karen to stop his fall, maybe he can show her a life she never thought possible...

My Review: In Harmony begins with a geeky, shy, and sheltered cellist who learns to broaden her horizons and become more flexible. I loved Karen because I can relate to her personally. In the beginning of the novel I kept thinking how extremely similar I am to Karen, except I cannot play the cello and there is no sexy Irishman in my life :(. Immediately I felt that Karen's father was a tyrant and I did not like him. I think he dictated too much of her life and did not allow her the freedom needed to grow. I loved Connor because I think he is the perfect foil to Karen. I think along with the conflicting nature of electric guitar and cello turning into something beautiful, the differing personalities of Karen and Connor created an amazing relationship. I especially enjoyed Karen's friends because they were great complements to Karen. While she is more shy, Karen's friends are loud and much more experienced than she is. I enjoyed seeing them help her through her relationship with Connor. Ruth, I did not like at all because of the problems she caused and just her being in the story overall. I didn't want anything standing in the way of Karen and Connor's relationship.

Overall Opinion: I loved In Harmony because each of the characters have actual, real-world issues that they need to work through. I love Karen and Connor and was so excited to see their relationship grow. I cannot wait to read more of this series. I give In Harmony 5 stakes. The only complaint I have is that I wish I could have heard the couple's recital piece but that's not possible sooooo... oh well. I loved this novel and I think anyone else who enjoys music and love will too.

Get to Know the Author: Helena Newbury is a New Adult Romance author with a love of bakingly hot summer days, strawberry gelato, good coffee, and interesting people. Unlike the characters in her books, Helena cannot dance, act, or play anything (though she is substantially more flexible since she started writing Dance For Me and tried doing dancer's stretches, so she's hoping that something will rub off on her from each book).

Helena writes in a very noisy, very busy coffee shop which means she sometimes ends up mailing caffeine to keep her seat. You'll know when this happens because she'll still be on Twitter that night at 4 am. She loves meeting and talking with other authors, traveling to new places and discovering new books. You can find her on: www.helenanewbury.com | @HelenaAuthor | facebook.com/HelenaNewburyAuthor

Where to Get Your Copy: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | All Romance Ebooks

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You'll Also Like: Fenbrook Academy #1: Dance For Me on Amazon

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Blog Tour: Patch Up

Title: Patch Up

Author: Stephanie Witter

Cover Artist: Cover It Designs

Editor: Melissa Ringsted

Genre: Contemporary NA, romance

Publish Date: September 16, 2013

Publisher: Anchor Group

Length: 260 pages, over 85,000 words

Format: paperback, ebook

Tour Organizer: Sparkle Book Tours

Warning: Due to some shocking scenes, this novel is not intended for readers under 18.

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Description: Skye followed her long time boyfriend to Seattle for their first year of college, but he dumped her after only a week. The relationship brought only pain and destruction in Skye's life, and yet, she can't bring herself to open up and live her life.

"What if I am already broken into pieces?"

She hates to be touched, hiding under her oversized shirts and behind her wild frizzy hair. Even her bubbly roommate can't reach her. And yet ...

"I'm the guy who knows how you can hurt so much that your insides feel like they're cut and bleeding."

The tall, handsome, and tattooed TA in her psychology class changes everything when he literally collides with her and confronts her. For the first time in a long time, she wants to try and open up to this guy whose dark, intense eyes can't hide his own pain despite his dazzling smile getting to her.

However, just when she's starting to live again, her ex-boyfriend comes back, breaking her time and time again, making it all the more complicated.

She wants to fight for herself and for this building thing with the TA, even when he pushes her away, but can two broken people patch each other up?

"I never thought colliding with someone could change lives, but it is possible."

My Review: My first thought upon finishing the last page of this book was: Time to stalk the author to find out when the sequel comes out. 

I sort of knew going into this novel that I would enjoy it because it is romance (which I love) but it is also slow building. Sometimes I want a quick romance but, in my opinion, slow building ones are more realistic because it is what would happen in real life. 

I loved Skye. I admire her so much for surviving an abusive relationship and eventually letting herself open up to love again. Duke is one of my favorite heroes. He is extremely sexy and strong enough to want to protect Skye. He instantly knows she has baggage and wants to help. I also love that although he wants to help her, Duke is a lot of baggage of his own that he needs to work through. I really like how the novel started with Duke wanting to Skye but then her helping him. 

Sean I absolutely hate. I have no words for him. Oh yes I do. He is a despicable, monstrous, evil human being. I hated him from the very start and that was before it is revealed that he is still stalking her and abusing her. I hated the ending scene with Sean. I hated it because of the obvious abuse [more details would be a spoiler]. But I also liked the scene right after because I feel like it was a huge step in the right direction for Skye's recovery process.

I think this is one of the most realistic books I have ever read. The romance is real because both Skye and Duke have real issues that leaves them both emotionally scarred but together they help each other through. I also appreciate the real life problem of abusive relationships. For someone who has seen a relationship end in a much more devastating way, I was extremely happy to see Skye survive and find love.

Excerpt: (The first meeting)

Without paying attention to my surroundings, I turn to my left to walk toward the row closer to the door where a seat is available. I take a step and collide with a hard body, almost toppling me over on the ground for the second time in less than an hour. A strong hand grips me firmly by the forearm. My body stiffens and my breath catches in my throat. It’s as if I can’t move besides yanking my arm free without looking up to see who I collided with.

“Are you all right?” he asks me in a deep and calm voice.

My eyes wander from my red Converse to his dark boots. I have to calm down. I’m being ridiculous. Calm down. I take a deep breath and look up slowly. Long, muscled legs in beat up dark blue jeans, an old black leather jacket open over a dark grey V-neck sweater that showcases an impressive tall body with broad shoulders and finally, longish and messy black hair, perfect straight nose, full lips, high cheekbones and expressive soft dark eyes that lock with my bluish-greyish ones. He looks older with his goatee perfectly trimmed. A perfect hot mess many girls would say. I’m just intimidated by this stranger, though.

“I’m fine,” I reply, my voice even. I push away some of my untamed locks and curse my auburn frizzy hair that is always all over the place.

Overall Opinion: Overall Patch Up is one of my favorites of this year. I love the realism of this novel and the struggles of Skye and Duke. I also loved the secondary romance between Derek and Kate. I cannot wait for the sequel and I will constantly be checking to see when it comes out :) I give Patch Up 5 stakes and I recommend it to everyone who wants to read a real life romance. 


Get to Know the Author: Stephanie Witter is a French dreamer. She started English at three and fell in love with the language. Always with a book - or two - close by, she soon started reading in English when she couldn't wait to see Harry Potter translated in French. After a while, reading wasn't enough and she started writing young adult and new adult contemporary novels always filled with drama. Now she hopes to translate English novels in her mother tongue as her everyday job. By My Side is her debut novel. 

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You'll Also Like: Unspoken by Jen Frederick 

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Real Review

Title: Real

Author: Katy Evans

Series: Real #1

Genre: romance, new adult

Publish Date: May 28, 2013 [Print: September 3, 2013]

Publisher: Gallery Books

Length: 320 pages

Format: print, ebook (Amazon, B&N), audio

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Description: "A fallen boxer. A woman with a broken dream. A competition…

He even makes me forget my name. One night was all it took, and I forgot everything and anything except the sexy fighter in the ring who sets my mind ablaze and my body on fire with wanting…

Remington Tate is the strongest, most confusing man I’ve ever met in my life.

He’s the star of the dangerous underground fighting circuit, and I’m drawn to him as I’ve never been drawn to anything in my life. I forget who I am, what I want, with just one look from him. When he’s near, I need to remind myself that I am strong–but he is stronger. And now it’s my job to keep his body working like a perfect machine, his taut muscles primed and ready to break the bones of his next opponents . . .

But the one he’s most threatening to, now, is me.

I want him. I want him without fear. Without reservations.

If only I knew for sure what it is that he wants from me?"

My Review: I first read Real right after it was released for Kindle and instantly fell in love with Remy. From the very beginning Remy is described as incredibly sexy and intense, and going further into the novel, he is exactly that. Along with Brooke I learned more about Remy and his world of underground fighting. I found it so endearing and sweet the way the two would exchange songs for each other, secretly sending each other messages. However, I did become a bit exasperated along with Brooke when it came to Remy's moods. Early on in the novel Brooke has no idea what is causing them and simply thinks that Remy is not interested in her (although I wondered why: Could she not feel all the sexual tension???) Once Brooke discovers the truth, their relationship changes because now their is nothing in their way. Or so they think... Brooke finds out that her sister is also involved with someone in Remy's world and must find a way to help her without Remy finding out. I loved how strong and independent Brooke is in attempting to help her sister. Remy is absolutely amazing in everything that he does and although he is a little controlling and intense, it is simply what makes Remy Remy. I was pleased with the ending even though I was having a slight breathing problem for a while when I did not think that Brooke and Remy's relationship would turn out ok.

Overall: I absolutely love Real. Remy and Brooke are perfect for each other and they both need each other. The underground fighting elements are great and perfectly balanced with the sex. The secondary characters are all amazing and I cannot wait for Mine. I give Real 5 stakes and am waiting impatiently for Mine. 

Get to Know the Author: Hey! I’m Katy Evans and I love family, books, life, and love. I’m married with two children and three dogs and spend my time baking, walking, writing, reading, and taking care of my family. Thank you for spending your time with me and picking up my story. I hope you had an amazing time with it, like I did. If you’d like to know more about books in progress, look me up on the Internet, I’d love to hear from you! 

Website: www.katyevans.net 

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Email: authorkatyevans@gmail.com

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Doing It Wild Review

Title: Doing It Wild

Series: Doing It #1

Author: Clarissa Wild

Genre: New Adult, erotica, romance

Publish Date: July 18, 2013

Publisher: Clarissa Wild

Length: 35 pages

Format: ebook (Amazon)

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Description (from Goodreads): Rich girl Grace Bennett is forced by her father to get engaged with a guy of his choosing, so he can expand his company. She wants to escape this unwanted marriage and runs away from home, only to meet handsome, funny, and hardworking Finn Wood. Getting a taste of freedom, it's a hot night together with him Grace will never forget.

*This is an explicit, erotic romance for adults only! Contains steamy, 

hot sex between two fantastic characters.*

My Review: Doing It Wild is a short story that can be taken several ways, some positive, some not. I chose to see it as a quick romance or fling between two unlikely characters. Grace is bring forced to decide between a list of suitors that her father lines up for her in order for him to expand his business. These men are actually waiting in her house to be "interviewed," I guess so that Grace can make her decision. This reminded me of a scene in the movie Penelope with Christiana Ricci. I liked that Grace stands up for herself and runs away from her situation because I do not think that she had to be in it in the first place. She is an adult so I do not see why she stays other than the money. Upon running away Grace spies on construction workers and becomes captivated with Finn Wood. Grace and Finn go on to have what appears to be a fling, although the presence of two other short stories in this series leads me to believe that their relationship will further develop in later installments. The relationship between Grace and Finn confused me slightly because they did not know each other long and seemed to be quickly falling in love with each other, at least from Grace's point. Also Finn's secret bothered me and the fact that Grace was able to completely ignore it as if it didn't matter. I feel that if I was in the same position I would want to know more about it.

Overall: In general I did like Doing It Wild because it was a quick and fun read. However, if you are looking for a more developed romance I would recommend reading the rest of the series for that. I did like this story and would be interested in reading the rest of the series. I give Doing it Wild 3.5 stakes.

Get to Know the Author (from Amazon): Clarissa Wild is the erotic romance author of the Doing It Series and the Enflamed Series. She is an avid reader and writer of sexy stories about hot men and feisty women. Her other loves include her furry cat friend and learning about different cultures. In her free time she enjoys watching all sorts of movies, reading tons of books and cooking her favorite meals.

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All the Shiny Things Reveal

Here comes Robin Mahle's All the Shiny Things. 

Title: All the Shiny Things

Author: Robin Mahle

Series: Redwood Violet 2

Release Date: September 27, 2013

Synopsis of the first novel, Redwood Violet: via Goodreads:

Katie Reid is living the quintessential Southern California life. A dream job and her college sweetheart, Spencer top it all off. However, she can't seem to shake the terrible dreams that have been tormenting her nights these past few months. After seeking help to find relief from the exhausting effects of these dreams, it becomes apparent that Katie is dealing with something much deeper and much more sinister. Her only solution is to delve into a past that no one wants her to remember. 

With the horrific discovery of a dark secret kept hidden for years, Katie is drawn into a world mired in evil and lost innocence. And only with the help of Detective Marshall Avery will she be able to channel her pain and anger. But, will he be able to contain Katie's desire for vengeance that has begun to unravel her perfect life? The first in a two-part series, REDWOOD VIOLET, a fast-paced, mystery/suspense novel, will keep you up long past your bedtime!

About the Author: Bestselling Author, Robin Mahle, lives with her husband and two children in Arizona. Robin found her passion for writing, which later became her second career, after spending nearly 20 years in the construction industry. 

Having always been a lover of books, Robin attributes her creativity to the wonderful overseas adventures she has shared with her husband of 14 years. Backpacking (or certainly close to it), throughout Europe and having lived in England, opened her mind and with that came a steady stream of story ideas inspired by her author- idols in the thriller/suspense genre.

Through many late nights and weekends locked away in a room, Robin published her debut psychological suspense novel, Redwood Violet in the Spring of 2013. Intended as a two-part series, Robin is hard at work again writing the sequel, All the Shiny Things and is on schedule for a September 2013 release!

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The Dirty Secrets of Markham Savoy Review

Title: The Dirty Secrets of Markham Savoy

Author: C.C. Dalton

Series: Colebrook Academy/Confessions #1

Genre: NA

Publish Date (Re Release): August 6, 2013

Publisher: Twist Literary, LLC

Length: 51 pages

Format: ebook (Amazon, Kobo, B&N)

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Description (from Amazon): Markham Savoy is Colebrook Academy's most infamous student...
He's also the most attractive, most deviant, and most charming, but who's counting? Every Colebrook matriculant knows that Markham is in the business of making problems disappear. And Colebrook students have no shortage of problems. But his aid comes at a price–an obligation to one day repay the favor. Given the number of kids who get in trouble at Colebrook, Markham has a veritable army of willing minions to do his bidding. So the questions is, after years of collecting and collating the secrets of his peers, what exactly does Markham have in mind?

Each installment of Colebrook Academy is told from the point of view of a different student. As these characters' lives intertwine, each reveals one of the shocking, interlocking secrets that will help Markham leave behind a legacy. A final coup de grâce that the halls of Colebrook Academy will never forget.

Even though he safeguards the secrets of his classmates, Markham wouldn't be caught dead sharing his own, and he never lets romantic entanglements get the best of him. But when Piper Harrington marches into his life, he's forced to give her something in exchange for her cooperation in his schemes--his very own Colebrook Confession. And that's not the only time Piper brings out an unexpected side of himself.

Will the dirty secrets of Markham Savoy be his crowning glory...or his doing?

Review: The Dirty Secrets of Markham Savoy is a very enjoyable story, the only thing I did not like was the length. In this installment of the series, Markham and his friends are introduced and I feel like the basic groundwork for the other stories are established in this one. Beginning this story, I wanted to dislike Markham and although throughout I felt like he is a manipulator, I did enjoy him. I was happy to see that Markham does have one person/thing in his life that he cannot control. Piper seems like the perfect match for Markham and I look forward to seeing the development of their relationship in future installments. The supporting characters are more than filler as they feel important and the story alludes to more that will be developed later in the series. I look forward to Dane and Audi's story because I sense drama there.

Overall: I was upset with the ending of this book because I feel like as soon as I became engrossed into story, it ended. I sincerely hope that the next book is longer because I would love to see more of Markham and Piper, along with Dane, Audi, Hadley, and Vivianne. Overall, I give The Dirty Secrets of Markham Savoy 4 stakes and I look forward to more.

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Patch Up Cover Reveal

Introducing Stephanie Witter's new adult novel, Patch Up:

Title: Patch Up

Author: Stephanie Witter

Genre: Contemporary New Adult with a slow building romance. 

           *Author's note: Due to some shocking scenes, this novel is not intended for readers under 18.

Published: September 2013

Publisher: Anchor Group Publishing

Length: over 85,000 words

Blurb: Skye followed her long time boyfriend to Seattle for their year of college, but he dumped her after only a week. The relationship brought only pain and destruction in Skye's life, and yet, she can't bring herself to open up and live her life.

"What if I am already broken into pieces?"

She hates to be touched, hiding under her oversized shirts and behind her wild frizzy hair. Even her bubbly roommate can't reach her. And yet...

"I'm the guy who knows how you can hurt so much that 

your insides feel like they're cut and bleeding."

The tall, handsome, and tattooed TA in her psychology class changes everything when he literally collides with her and confronts her. For the first time in a long time, she wants to try and open up to this guy whose dark, intense eyes can't hide his own pain despite his dazzling smile getting to her. 

However, just when she's starting to live again, her ex-boyfriend comes back, breaking her time and time again, making it all the more complicated.

She wants to fight for herself and for this building thing with the TA, even when he pushes her away, but can two broken people patch each other up?

"I never thought colliding with someone could change lives, but it is possible."

Excerpt: (The first meeting)

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Without paying attention to my surroundings, I turn to my left to walk toward the row closer to the door where a seat is available. I take a step and collide with a hard body, almost toppling me over on the ground for the second time in less than an hour. A strong hand grips me firmly by the forearm. My body stiffens and my breath catches in my throat. It's as if I can't move besides yanking my arm free without looking up to see who I collided with.

"Are you all right?" he asks me in a deep and calm voice.

My eyes wander from my red Converse to his dark boots. I have to calm down. I'm being ridiculous. Calm down. I take a deep breath and look up slowly. Long, muscled legs in beat up dark blue jeans, and old black leather jacket open over a dark grey V-neck sweater that showcases an impressive tall body with broad shoulders and finally, longish and messy black hair, perfect straight nose, full lip, high cheekbones and expressive soft dark eyes that lock with my bluish-greyish ones. He looks older with his goatee perfectly trimmed. A perfect hot mess many girls would say. I'm just intimidated by this stranger, though.

"I'm fine," I reply, my voice even. I push away some of my untamed locks 

and curse my auburn frizzy hair that is always all over the place."

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I will definitely be reading this book when it comes out. Let me know what you think of this cover and book.