Showing posts with label #ContemporaryRomance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #ContemporaryRomance. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

RELEASE DAY: That Second Chance by Meghan Quinn



That Second Chance (Getting Lucky #1) by Meghan Quinn  

Release Date: May 7, 2019  
Genre: Contemporary Romance







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I remember the days before reading Meghan Quinn... jumping around from author to author, foot loose and fancy-free. I had no single author that made me feel like they were the end all for me. However, Meghan Quinn has made it all possible for me to stalk and pine after every word she writes. I feel like she could make me give up my wondering eyes and stick to only her stories. I would totally do this... if I didn't read and/or listen to nearly 500 books a year... so I'll either have to suck it up and read various authors or she's really going to have to up her game!! What do ya think Quinn? Ya got 500 books a year in ya? I've got the dedication if you do!

Anywho, y'all get it... I dig her. Mrs. Quinn is a word-master! I cannot get enough of her words and her characters. I'm seriously obsessed with the way she develops her story. In The Second Chance, we have the Knightly brothers living in a picturesque small town life in Maine. Griffin is fabulous!! He's charming and sweet... and totally smitten with Ren but he's adorably fighting it every single step of the way! Ren is super upbeat and fun. She's light, to Griffen's deep. They're a good match and I love the curse that has Griffen walking a tight and shaky line.

That Second Chance isn't Meghan Quinn's usual laugh out loud and rolling around the floor crying funny. That Second Chance is bit lighter, a bit more upbeat and fun, definitely her signature sweet, packed with some mega heat. That Second Chance is a bit more well-rounded, but adorably sweet. I just can't get enough of her words! I'll be counting down the days until Meghan Quinn lands on my kindle once again!

I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.










Blurb: 

  USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn delivers 
a smart and cheeky romance about love’s power to lift hearts . . . and curses.
It was supposed to be an innocent night, celebrating my brother’s birthday. Nothing was supposed to go wrong. We’d vowed to be on our best behavior after all . . .
But it only took one rowdy night with my brothers to flip my world upside down. One unlucky encounter saddled us with a family curse and the promise of doomed relationships. I laughed it off immediately. “Yeah, right,” I thought. “A love curse. Ha!”
Boy, was I wrong.
Word spreads quickly in a town like mine; rumors about that night soon made us the most eligible yet untouchable bachelors in Port Snow, Maine. As a subject of endless gossip and speculation, I could kiss my dating life goodbye.
It would have stayed that way if Ren Winters, the new girl in town, hadn’t crashed into my life. Brave, beautiful, and smart—her vivacious thirst for a fresh start has given me hope that maybe, just maybe, I can have one too.
Everyone wishes for that second chance . . . but could this really be mine?


Excerpt:
  I’m counting out our register drawer, trying to stay focused on the numbers whipping through my head, but it’s difficult with Reid’s constant small talk. I jot down another tally mark on the paper in front of me and set aside a stack of bills.
“Hello, are you listening?” Reid asks, sounding annoyed.
“No. I’m counting.”
“Well, I’m talking about you, so you might want to lend me your ear for a second.”
Huffing, I set the cash on the counter, knowing my very persistent brother won’t be quiet until I give him my full attention. “What’s up, Reid?”
Satisfied, he smiles. “You should ask her out.”
“Ask who out?”
“Ren.”
Yeah, that’s not going to happen. “No.”
I go back to counting, but Reid starts snapping his fingers at me. “Hey, I wasn’t finished.” I look back up at him, not even slightly interested in this conversation. “I saw the way she was looking at you today. I think she likes you.”
“You’re confused. She was probably just being nice, since I’m the guy who pulled her out of the window of her car after her accident. And even if she does like me, which I highly doubt, there’s no interest on my end. So that’s the end of that.”
“Bull,” Reid and Jen both say at the same time.
Christ. My two most nagging siblings are ganging up on me. Just what I need when I’m trying to get home and relax.
“Can we not make this into a dissection of my personal life, please? I’m not in the mood, and I want to get this done so I can go home.”
“Griff, she’s pretty, she’s sweet, and she’s smart. She’s new to town and, I’m sure, could use a friend,” Jen says just as the door opens, its bell chiming through the space. Brig pops in, grease all over his shirt and a smirk on his face.
Uh-oh. There’s only one reason why he’d be smirking at me that way.
“What are we talking about?” He rubs his hands together and takes a seat on a barstool near the window. “If it’s about the hot new teacher in town, I want in on this conversation.”
“We’re trying to convince Griff to ask her out.”
Brig slow claps his appreciation. “Novel idea. I think they’re a perfect match.”
“I’m not asking her out,” I huff, giving up on the register and leaning against the wall behind me, arms crossed. There’s no way I’ll be able to concentrate on counting while these three are yapping in my ear.
“Why the hell not? She’s perfect for you,” Brig says, a little insulted at my rejection. “Before you even say no, you should at least get to know her a little. I told her today she could borrow your truck while her car is in the shop.”
I count to five before answering, tamping down my temper. “Why the hell would you do that?” Okay, maybe I didn’t tamp it down enough.
“Uh, because she lives three houses down from you?” Brig rolls his eyes as if I’m the stupid one in this conversation. “She needs some help, so be a knight in shining armor, dude. Help out the damsel in distress and then make out with her on the beach. Maybe cop a feel; get some for once.”
“I’m not doing that,” I answer, going back to the money, letting them know this conversation is over.
“And why not?” Jen asks.
“Because I’m not interested in starting or being in a relationship. I’m happy with how my life is right now, and I don’t need anything complicating it.”
“But she has heart eyes for you,” Brig says like a jackass.
“Don’t worry; there are plenty of Knightly brothers to choose from,” I reply.
“Come on, Griff, how fun can going home to an empty, lonely house really be?” Jen chimes in, concern evident in her voice.
I shift on my feet, my voice terse. “I like my house. It’s fine. I’m fine.”
Silence falls between us, an awkward air moving in like a fast-moving cold front.
“Is this because of New Orleans?” Reid finally asks, taking a seat next to Brig. Both of my brothers fix their gazes on me, waiting for an answer.
Why is this a thing whenever we talk about my love life? Can’t they just let it go? What happened was … hell, I don’t even know how to describe it. All I know is I don’t foresee love in my future.
Claire was the love of my life, and I lost her; in a blink of an eye she was gone. I’m not going through that again. Not ever.
Shaking my head, I turn away from my family. This conversation is over.
And with that, I take the cash to the back office, where I can get some peace and quiet.
Ask Ren Winters out on a date? Not going to happen.
And she’s not going to drive my truck either. I think that’s evident in the fact that she drove her car in between two trees.
Can’t blame a guy there.


About the Author: 

USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.


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Thursday, April 25, 2019

REVIEW TOUR: Method by Kate Stewart


We are celebrating the release METHOD by Kate Stewart! One-Click METHOD today!




Contemporary Romance
Stand Alone

Cover Designer: QDesign

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43444744




Blurb:

Hollywood is a temptress, a trickster, a soul-stealing devil. I married an A-list player, knowing I come second place to his craft. But Lucas and I are a golden couple, a modern-day fairy tale.

I’ve never doubted what we built...until the sudden death of Lucas’s best friend has scandal rocking the Hills and shaking the foundation of our relationship.

I chose Lucas as my safe haven...he chose the role of a lifetime.

For the next three months, I’ll share my nights with a stranger, watching as he buries his pain, immersed in his role and living as someone else.

We’ve done this before. I tell myself it’s just another movie, and he’ll return to me.

I should’ve known this time would be different.

To get my husband back, I’ll need the strength of ten men.

As it turns out, I’ll have to go through two.









Download your copy today!
Signed paperback: www.katestewartwrites.com






Do you know what happens when you crack open a Kate Stewart book when you have a free day? Or at least a day free from working. If you're me, it means you spend the day curled up on couch with a coffee and words brought to you by Kate Stewart. It was wonderful to spend hours reading Method from start to finish while ignoring my family and housework. I'll be honest, I needed this and Kate Stewart was the author to give me some much needed relaxation. I mean, Kate Stewart transports you to a place where you can just read and become a spectator in her world.

Method is really unique. I really enjoyed how Stewart presents the story. Having a couple already together and going back and reliving their entire coupling is beautiful and heartbreaking. I'm just in awe of Stewart's storytelling. She manages to make my heart ache while still having the ability to make me laugh... and those naughty bits were so much more than just sexy. You could feel the intimacy with Mila and Lucas. Everything about this book is unique and special. Stewart gives us a close up look at several various relationships and how different we are with others and how we make up those relationships.

I really feel like Method is a book that everyone should read especially for those struggling in their different roles. It's eye opening. Last year Kate Stewart and Heather M. Orgeron wrote my favorite book, Heartbreak Warfare. It was so many readers favorite. While this story is nowhere near the same... I am so happy to see and feel of Mrs. Stewart's words resonate so deeply again. Method is so much more than I thought it was going to be. 


Shocking.

Stunning.

Beautiful.

Heartbreaking.

Soulful.

Poignant.

Intimate.

Intense.

Touching.

Passionate.
 
Kate Stewart filled my heart. She broke me, only to lift my heart and my spirit. I truly wish I could reread this story again for the first time. Sometimes an author manages to touch you deeper than just your heart... she caresses your soul. This is more than a good read! It was just what I needed to read today.
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.

 









About the Author:



A Texas native, Kate Stewart lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. She pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense because it's what she loves as a reader. Kate is a lover of all things '80s and '90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.




Contact Kate- Email-authorkatestewart@gmail.com





Tuesday, April 23, 2019

RELEASE DAY: The Other Brother by Kristen Granata

Today we have the release day blitz for THE OTHER BROTHER by Kristen Granata! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!

The Other Brother

by Kristen Granata

Genre: Contemporary Romance

 

About THE OTHER BROTHER:

Every choice has a consequence.


Charlotte Thompson knows it all too well. On the run from her past, she hopes to start over in her new home. To keep her secret safe, she must avoid getting close to anyone. The last thing she wants is to get involved with the town’s notorious bad boy.


Tanner Brooks is forever doomed to live in the shadow of his older sibling. Regarded as troubled and brooding, he’s seen as nothing more than the other brother. That all changes when a striking new girl captures Tanner’s attention. Charlotte gives him something to feel other than heartache and rage. Determined to prove himself, he will do anything for her … even if it means putting his life on the line.


Between Tanner’s unwavering pursuit and Charlotte’s wavering defenses, sparks fly. But when Charlotte’s past catches up to her, she is forced to face the consequences of her actions. What’s worse, Tanner is taken along for the ride. Charlotte needs to save Tanner from her mess and keep them both alive.


This is an opposites attract, standalone romance about first love, finding your strength, and learning how to forgive not only others, but yourself.



Get Your Copy Today:

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Kristen Granata tells just the story we all want for Tanner in The Other Brother. I think we’ve all either been that person or know a person that lives in the shadow of another people. This is Tanner’s life. He’s really struggled with it. He’s put his life and dreams on hold to support his family and here he is living in the shadow. I seriously understand his bitterness. Man do I get it. He feels defeated. Until Charlotte. I love the light that gets lit under him. I felt his story… beautifully.

Miss Granata wrote strait to my heart. She really gives us a story we can all understand and feel for. I feel like the entire story has come full circle. Tanner got a story that he seriously deserves. Granata develops her characters so beautifully… they are deep and layered. I feel so much positivity from the story. I loved finding the real Tanner under all his aloofness. While I love the development of the people in this book, what made me devour it was the drama… the suspense. I really love a book that feels so unputdownable! Great story! Keep em coming Kristen Granata!

I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.




Exclusive Excerpt:

Charlotte

“Watch out!”

One of the football-playing boys jumped backwards to reach for his friend’s overthrown pass and crashed into my tray. My soda spilled all over my shirt, soaking the ends of my hair. Sauce from the pizza remnants on my plate smeared against my chest. All the boys shouted in unison, as if they were at a live football game, making me feel all the more horrified. So much for blending in.

“Nice throw, dipshit!” Mallory screeched to the boy who had thrown the football. “Come on. We’re going to be late.”

I picked up the empty cup from the floor and tossed it into the trash as I walked toward the exit. I took the door Mallory was holding open for me and walked outside. “Alright, how dumb do I look?”

“Dumb, no. Wet rat, yes.”

Great. We walked briskly down the path, attempting to make it to our building before Professor Ballard started calling attendance. Everyone would already stare at us for walking in after the lecture began; my soaked and sauce-stained shirt would only cause them to stare longer.

Just then, I heard the sound of footsteps hitting the sidewalk behind me. Clutching my purse, I spun around. Both confusion and curiosity collided in my mind.

Tanner Brooks was chasing after me.


Tanner



Mallory leaned in to Charlotte’s ear. “Keep walking.”



What the fuck did I ever do to Mal? I slowed to a walk beside Charlotte. She stiffened, keeping her gaze fixed straight ahead. “Gabe’s a nice guy, but he’s not exactly a gentleman.”

“What?” She turned her striking blue eyes toward me.

I tore my shirt over my head and held it out to her. “You’re going to be cold sitting in class with a wet shirt.”

Her eyes traveled down my torso. Now I had her attention. Girls were so easy. Flash a six-pack at them, and they start drooling.

“Uh … n-no. No thanks.”

No?

“That must be such a foreign word to you.” Mallory snickered.

“Fuck off, Mal.” I looked back at Charlotte, whose eyes were still glued to my body. Good. She was interested. “Charlotte, I’m Tanner.” I draped my shirt over her shoulder and offered her the slight smirk I knew girls loved. “It’s nice to meet you.”

I turned around before she could reject me again and strutted back in the direction of the cafeteria. Let her get a look at my ass as I walk away. It’s a fan favorite.

About Kristen Granata:

Kristen Granata is a teacher by day, and an (exhausted) author by night. Known for writing emotional New Adult Romance, she loves creating realistic, flawed characters who struggle through the darkest parts of life and come out stronger on the other side. Kristen is a self-proclaimed "bitter cynic trapped in a hopeless romantic's body." Her characters pack a sarcastic punch, make you laugh, make you think, make you ugly cry - and they will always live happily ever after. If you're a lover of moving, inspirational reads, Kristen's your girl.

Kristen was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1986. She moved to Staten Island with her family and lived there for almost twenty years. There she attended community college and became a teacher. Despite her passion for writing, and despite her professors strongly suggesting she become a writer, she took the more sensible route (bitter cynic, remember?) After going through a difficult divorce when she was only twenty-nine, Kristen returned to writing. The raw story that poured out of her led her to publish her debut novel, Collision, in March of 2018. Soon after in August 2018, the sequel, Avoidance, was published. Her third novel, The Other Brother, releases on April 23rd.

Kristen openly shares her mental health struggles with depression and anxiety with her Instagram following. Her message is a beacon of hope to anyone who is suffering: You are not alone. She delicately weaves this theme into her writing, and demonstrates the ability of love to heal trauma.

When she's not teaching or writing, Kristen is reading, Instagramming, indulging in her messy love affair with popcorn, and annoying her wife and step-daughters by incessantly singing along to The Greatest Showman soundtrack.

Connect with Kristen:

Instagram | Facebook | Website | Amazon | GoodReads | Twitter

 

 

Enter Kristen’s Giveaway:





RELEASE DAY: Method by Kate Stewart


We are celebrating the release METHOD by Kate Stewart! One-Click METHOD today!



Contemporary Romance
Stand Alone

Cover Designer: QDesign

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43444744



Blurb:

Hollywood is a temptress, a trickster, a soul-stealing devil. I married an A-list player, knowing I come second place to his craft. But Lucas and I are a golden couple, a modern-day fairy tale.

I’ve never doubted what we built...until the sudden death of Lucas’s best friend has scandal rocking the Hills and shaking the foundation of our relationship.

I chose Lucas as my safe haven...he chose the role of a lifetime.

For the next three months, I’ll share my nights with a stranger, watching as he buries his pain, immersed in his role and living as someone else.

We’ve done this before. I tell myself it’s just another movie, and he’ll return to me.

I should’ve known this time would be different.

To get my husband back, I’ll need the strength of ten men.

As it turns out, I’ll have to go through two.







Download your copy today!
Signed paperback: www.katestewartwrites.com





Do you know what happens when you crack open a Kate Stewart book when you have a free day? Or at least a day free from working. If you're me, it means you spend the day curled up on couch with a coffee and words brought to you by Kate Stewart. It was wonderful to spend hours reading Method from start to finish while ignoring my family and housework. I'll be honest, I needed this and Kate Stewart was the author to give me some much needed relaxation. I mean, Kate Stewart transports you to a place where you can just read and become a spectator in her world.

Method is really unique. I really enjoyed how Stewart presents the story. Having a couple already together and going back and reliving their entire coupling is beautiful and heartbreaking. I'm just in awe of Stewart's storytelling. She manages to make my heart ache while still having the ability to make me laugh... and those naughty bits were so much more than just sexy. You could feel the intimacy with Mila and Lucas. Everything about this book is unique and special. Stewart gives us a close up look at several various relationships and how different we are with others and how we make up those relationships.

I really feel like Method is a book that everyone should read especially for those struggling in their different roles. It's eye opening. Last year Kate Stewart and Heather M. Orgeron wrote my favorite book, Heartbreak Warfare. It was so many readers favorite. While this story is nowhere near the same... I am so happy to see and feel of Mrs. Stewart's words resonate so deeply again. Method is so much more than I thought it was going to be. 


Shocking.

Stunning.

Beautiful.

Heartbreaking.

Soulful.

Poignant.

Intimate.

Intense.

Touching.

Passionate.
 
Kate Stewart filled my heart. She broke me, only to lift my heart and my spirit. I truly wish I could reread this story again for the first time. Sometimes an author manages to touch you deeper than just your heart... she caresses your soul. This is more than a good read! It was just what I needed to read today.

I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.

 







About the Author:


A Texas native, Kate Stewart lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. She pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense because it's what she loves as a reader. Kate is a lover of all things '80s and '90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.



Contact Kate- Email-authorkatestewart@gmail.com