Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Book Excerpt - Cheris Her by Amanda Kaitlyn

Title: Cherish Her

Author: Amanda Kaitlyn

Release date: July 5th, 2015

Genre: New Adult Romance



Book Description:
When Aria Morgan met Gavin Thomas, the last thing she was looking for was love. Love hurts. She knew that. She knew there was no chance she was ready to be close to someone again. But the draw between them was too much to avoid or ignore and somehow, she’d found a way to live again and Aria found her happiness again.
A terrible misunderstanding almost splits them apart for good but Aria and Gavin vow to hold on to the love they share. When you find the one person who accepts you for who you are- faults and all, how can you possibly let that go? How can Aria fathom it?
But when a loss so big, a loss that rocks her world and shatters it to pieces, forces her to make that choice for the safety of her own heart, can she let go of her love?
Can Gavin, a man so filled with adoration for the beautifully perfect dancer he met only months ago, let her go if she asks him to?
Loss forces them apart, will thier grief bind them together in the love they found one summer day? Or will it be lost forever?

Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZQR5A7K/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_fAZNvbJBE9PT0

Book Excerpt

" When Lucas opens the door of my old apartment that Kel and I shared, it feels so weird to be standing here with my luggage in hand, which only consists of two bags and my purse. Some clothes, toiletries and keepsakes were mysteriously found in the doorway of my hospital room this morning and when I saw the handwritten note taped to the front of one of the bags, I knew it must have been Gavin. He hates this in every way possible but he wouldn’t let me go without the things I needed. The written words from him made my heart beat just a little faster despite the state I was in.
Don’t think for a moment that this is me giving up. I told you once and I’ll tell you again. I won’t let go. I won’t give up on us. We haven’t even scratched the surface of our lives together. I love you.
  • Gavin
Now, as I step inside the place I’d lived and been happy with my sister before meeting Gavin, my love, it feels like another lifetime ago. Just after getting home from their honeymoon, Lucas and Kel moved out of here and into a quaint home in Waverly Springs just outside of the city so I know this place has hardly been lived in. I set my bags down just as a strong pair of hands squeeze my shoulders from behind me.
“I made an appointment with the therapist the doctor suggested for this afternoon. I can drive you if you want.” Lucas said and everything inside me wanted to revolt against the idea of going to another therapist. After landing in the hospital about six months ago, I had to see a regular mandated therapist twice a week and even though at first it made the depression and anxiety I was feeling that much worse, it did help. I knew I had to do whatever it took to help myself through this, if not for me or for Gavin and the life we’ve planned. I owed it to him to keep trying no matter how hard the future seemed ahead of me. I nodded and turned to give him a weak smile. I would try."

About the Author:

Amanda Kaitlyn is a new and up and coming author of contemporary romance. The Find Her series is her first work. If she isn’t writing or developing her characters, you can find her in front of her kindle or spending time with her family and friends. When she’s not writing, she is a coffee loving barista and a good listener to her friends. Writing has always been her passion!

https://amandakaitlynauthor.wordpress.com/



Monday, July 20, 2015

Cherish Her by Amanda Kaitlyn



Title: Cherish Her

Author: Amanda Kaitlyn

Release date: July 5th, 2015

Genre: New Adult Romance



Book Description:
When Aria Morgan met Gavin Thomas, the last thing she was looking for was love. Love hurts. She knew that. She knew there was no chance she was ready to be close to someone again. But the draw between them was too much to avoid or ignore and somehow, she’d found a way to live again and Aria found her happiness again.
A terrible misunderstanding almost splits them apart for good but Aria and Gavin vow to hold on to the love they share. When you find the one person who accepts you for who you are- faults and all, how can you possibly let that go? How can Aria fathom it?
But when a loss so big, a loss that rocks her world and shatters it to pieces, forces her to make that choice for the safety of her own heart, can she let go of her love?
Can Gavin, a man so filled with adoration for the beautifully perfect dancer he met only months ago, let her go if she asks him to?
Loss forces them apart, will thier grief bind them together in the love they found one summer day? Or will it be lost forever?

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZQR5A7K/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_fAZNvbJBE9PT0

About the Author:

Amanda Kaitlyn is a new and up and coming author of contemporary romance. The Find Her series is her first work. If she isn’t writing or developing her characters, you can find her in front of her kindle or spending time with her family and friends. When she’s not writing, she is a coffee loving barista and a good listener to her friends. Writing has always been her passion!

https://amandakaitlynauthor.wordpress.com/

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Review: Changed by Alicia Renee Kline

Title: Changed by Alicia Renee Kline 
Publisher: 
Publication Date: April 7th, 2015
Paperback/Hardcover: 210
Genre:  Romance 
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Summary: 
The daughter of an alcoholic single mother, Asia Blue learned young that if she wanted to survive, she’d have to take care of herself. Tough and independent, she never encountered a challenge she couldn’t conquer…until Asia discovered she was a were-lynx. Befriending sexy fellow were-lynx Conrad Pike and finding a colony helped her adjust to the startling revelation and get through college.
 Now an investigative reporter, Asia faces an entirely different sort of problem when her mother goes missing and she suspects the mysterious Nexus Group…who seem determined to wipe out her colony. She reaches out to Conrad, now an investment banker and serial heartbreaker, for assistance, and they must once again join forces to save their tribe—and her mother.
Will this strong-minded duo risk opening up their hearts and owning up to their long-simmering attraction?It was only supposed to be a one night thing…
Will Delaney and Gracie Alexander are little more than acquaintances when fate lands them in same place at the same time. One drunken hookup later, they decide that the best course of action for all involved is to pretend it never happened.
Will’s recently divorced. Gracie’s perennially single.
Upon first glance, they have absolutely nothing in common.
They both agree on one thing: they’re not looking for a relationship.
The only problem is that they can’t seem to stay away from each other.
Can two people who have sworn off love forever find it in the most unexpected setting?

Review:   
I have received this book as part of a blog tour in exchange of an honest review.
I haven’t read the previous books in this series but that wasn’t a big issue since you can read this book as a standalone.
I really liked Gracie. She’s a strong, determined and spunky character. Will is great as well. He’s brooding and quiet but extremely complex, as well.
I enjoyed reading about the Will’s fears and the development of this relationship with Gracie. This is a really good romance, which developed at a nice pace and kept me very entertained.
I think I’ll soon go back and read the other books in the series!

Rating: Somewhere between Worth Your Time and Must Read (4 Stars)

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Review - Heartfelt by Lynn Crandall

Title: Heartfelt by Lynn Crandall
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Publication Date: Jue 22nd, 2015
Paperback/Hardcover: 210
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Find it atGoodreads

Summary: 
The daughter of an alcoholic single mother, Asia Blue learned young that if she wanted to survive, she’d have to take care of herself. Tough and independent, she never encountered a challenge she couldn’t conquer…until Asia discovered she was a were-lynx. Befriending sexy fellow were-lynx Conrad Pike and finding a colony helped her adjust to the startling revelation and get through college.
 Now an investigative reporter, Asia faces an entirely different sort of problem when her mother goes missing and she suspects the mysterious Nexus Group…who seem determined to wipe out her colony. She reaches out to Conrad, now an investment banker and serial heartbreaker, for assistance, and they must once again join forces to save their tribe—and her mother.
Will this strong-minded duo risk opening up their hearts and owning up to their long-simmering attraction?

Review:   
I have received this book as part of a blog tour in exchange of an honest review.
I enjoyed the previous book by Lynn Crandall I read so I was excited about this one and, gladly, it did not disappoint me.
Most of all I liked the characters in this book. They are extremely well-written and come off as real. Both Asia and Conrad are complex, interesting characters.
Plotwise, I also rea.ly enjoyed the book and thought the story developed at a nice pace.  Lynn Crandall does a great job describing the world of were-lynxes.
I would definitely recommend this book to paranormal romance lovers.

Rating: Somewhere between Worth Your Time and Must Read (4 Stars)