Room For More (Cranberry Inn #2) by Beth Ehemann @bethehemann @TheBookAvenue #cover #reveal

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Four years ago, my dreams were shattered in an instant.

Three months ago, I found something I haven’t had in years.

Hope.

That hope came in the form of a sexy, carefree hockey player named Brody Murphy. He swooped in and won me over with his big heart and the way he cared for me…and my girls. When they look at him, they see the father they’ve never had.

Now, my past and present are colliding and the outcome might just be too much for me to bear. Can I make the right decision when I’ve spent my whole life making the wrong ones?

Release date February 20th 2014

My running shoes echoed as they clicked against the cold, tile floor while I walked quickly through the hallway connecting the main building to the emergency room wing. I was so lost in my thoughts about timing and the irony of my life that I didn’t notice the big, wooden door to my right swing open until Zach had grabbed my arm and pulled me inside.

“Get the hell off me!” I snapped, jerking my arm free.

He pushed me into the janitorial closet and closed the door behind him, blocking it so I couldn’t leave.

“Was that them?” His face was hard as his piercing blue eyes drilled into mine.

“Was that who?” I responded, irritation dripping from my words.

“Them…the girls…our daughters.”

My eyes widened as I fought the urge to lunge forward and strangle him with my bare hands. “They’re my daughters, not yours.” I spat at him through clenched teeth.

“That was them, wasn’t it?” His voice was gentle.

“No, genius, I was having lunch with some other random 6 year old twins. Get out of my way.”

He crossed his arms across his chest and stood firm. “Why won’t you talk to me?”

“Why?!?” I yelled incredulously. “I can think of five years worth of reasons, now get out of my way!”

“Kacie, please. I have so much to explain.” He took a step toward me causing me to back up against the shelves of cleaning supplies behind me. “Can we meet up after work today? Just to talk? I’ll buy you a cup of coffee.”

“Coffee? You abandoned us for five years and you want to buy me fucking coffee?” My heart was pounding so hard I thought I might die of a heart attack right there. I grabbed onto the hem at the bottom of my scrubs so that I didn’t instinctively reach out and punch him in his damn mouth.

“I just want to talk to you. Please?” He begged with sad, pathetic eyes.

“Sure, we can talk… in five years!” I rushed past him and pushed the door open. “Eye for an eye, asshole!” I called back before the door closed.

Beth Ehemann lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago with her 4 children and her husband, who is really just a big kid himself most of the time. She loves reading, writing, photography, martinis and all things Chicago Cubs.

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22Dec2013

Two Weeks With a SEAL (The Wakefield Romance Series) by Theresa Marguerite Hewitt @TMarguerite #review

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Make a donation to support one of the USA’s many armed forces! I loved the story. Rhea was totally amazing. By the time I was 1/4 way through I was thinking she has endured so much pain, yet she moves on with life. I dont know if there is a woman alive who wouldnt be touched by her story. Her Mom, well she was always hanging on. Her brother Randy was a HERO. Her Dad was a loser. Chad who was Randi’s best friend couldn’t be any finer.

It tells the story of an family and great group of friends whop were touched, hurt, torn apart, and broken by military service. I really enjoyed the way the author depicts the effects war and service have on the loved ones. I thought her writing was great! I see some reviews that are confusing. Sometimes there are edits, my book was perfect without anything noticeable glaring off the page. The message is there so if you love angst and military type dramas then YES it is for you. Moving to book 2!

Bravo another wonderfully written book.There is a lot to love about this series, characters, and most of all the author. Give it up for the Seals!!

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Theresa Marguerite Hewitt is a very laid back person; enjoying the simpler things in life more than most sometimes. She grew up in a very, VERY small town in Central New York and she will always be a Redneck Woman.

She loves reading, writing, taking long pointless drives and long dusk time walks. Fall and winter are her favorite times of year and she spends more time outside then than in the summer. She loves hearing from fans and is not above fan-girling on those that show her tons of support.

She donates the profits from the Amazon sales of her military series, The Wakefield Romance Series, to various military charities including; Wounded Warrior Project, Red Circle Foundation, Boot Campaign and others.

She is addicted to the cheap-Harlequin romances you can pick up in most drug stores and cannot go in and out of a store without picking up at least one. She resides in Buffalo, NY with her boyfriend, two dogs and two cats.

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22Dec2013

Embracing Love by Delisa Lynn @wrnmk_ @Delisa Lynn #playlist

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Synopsis

Lila was nineteen and going off to college, she hated to
leave her family and friends behind. She had the perfect life; she had two best
friends whom meant the world to her. She had a great boyfriend, she cared a lot
for him and was worried about what would happen once she left for NYC and left
him behind.

Although Lila and her boyfriend had been friends for years
before dating, she suspected he was unfaithful. It hurt her more than she
thought it would when she catches him in the act and found out it had been
going on for months. The one person she thought, would never be there for her
was now her rock. This man she never thought she would feel anything for was
now whom she admired, and wanted in her life. What was going to happen once she
left?

Lila was excited when
she seen a familiar face in NYC and had met new ones. It couldn’t get any
better, she had met great friends and stayed in contact with the man she had
fallen for. Things change when tragedy leaves Lila feeling broken and not
knowing where to turn, when she has lost two of the most important people in
her life. What is she to do now that all her dreams where fading. Could she
move on and be happy, or should she just give up hope.

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I love music! I have used some of
these songs in Embracing Love. I have listened to all of
them while writing, some of them over and over. I would open the playlist and
get lost in the music while writing. Each song has lyrics that fit with the
characters, and their story. There are a couple songs that mean more than
others. When I say I had them on repeat, they were on repeat for hours! My
husband is thankful for my ear buds.

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Broken by Lifehouse

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What Hurts The Most by Rascal Flatts

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I Won’t Let Go by Rascal Flatts

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Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

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Poison And Wine by The Civil Wars

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I’ll Be by Edwin McCain

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It Will Rain by Bruno Mars

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Marry Me by Train

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Here Comes Goodbye by Rascal Flatts

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Not Over You by Gavin Degraw

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Far Away by Nickelback

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Make You Feel My Love by Adele

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God Gave Me You by Blake Shelton

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Naughty Girl by Beyonce

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I Won’t Give Up by Jason Mraz

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If I Were Your Man by Bruno Mars

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God Bless The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts

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You’re the Inspiration by Chicago

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Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley

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Wind Beneath My Wings by Bete Midler

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Remember Me by Sarah McLachlan

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Delisa Lynn grew up in Columbus Ohio and loves Buckeye
football. After working in retail photography for sixteen years, she wanted to
take a different path and attended college where she received a diploma in
Medical Assisting. She married her high school sweetheart, and moved to the
Midwest, missing the east coast they decided to move back and are now residing
in Western New York with their fur daughter Sophie. Delisa has always had a
passion for reading, and has wanted to write her own novel. Delisa loves the
outdoors, traveling, shopping and family time. When not writing, you can find
her snuggling up with her fur daughter and reading a good book or watching a
good movie. Delisa is currently writing Borrowed, a Novella from Evan Martin’s
POV. Also look for Embracing Us and Embracing Hearts, all releasing early 2014.

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22Dec2013

Ending A Torn Past by Melissa L. Delgado #Cover #Reveal

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Ending A Torn Past

Melissa L. Delgado

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A present life worth moving on for. A past best left to memories tucked away.

Jaxon Dean has reached a point in his life where everything is as it should be. He has the personality, the looks, and the charm, to basically get whoever he desires—except Cassandra Tyce. She’s immune to his playboy ways, quick wit, and over indulgence of himself. There is only one time he can recall having to work as hard to snag the one he had his sights set on…

At a much simpler time in life, all he had to worry about was passing classes, hitching a ride to places, and collecting phone numbers. Although on his first day of high school, Jaxon found not every girl was susceptible to his charms. Could one person truly change his overzealous ways?

An unexpected turn of events can leave even the toughest ones lost without hope… Hope of ever recovering, of ever wanting to see tomorrow, of ever feeling true happiness again.

With the help of Cassandra Tyce, Jaxon will learn that sometimes, lying to oneself can be the sole reason a person stays torn.

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I love anything and everything pertaining to make up or beauty. I love to write and shop. I love going to the movies and spending time with my friends and family.I love to dance. I love to laugh and to make others laugh. I’m inspired by dance, music, poetry, and photography. I feel there is beauty in everything. I believe to get respect you have to give respect and to treat others how you want to be treated. I love everything and anything vintage. I love Jesus and believe in having faith in the unseen and unheard. I love to have fun and make new memories. But mostly, I love life. Enjoying the road I’m on and making the most of it.

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22Dec2013

Embracing Love by Delisa Lynn @wrnmk_ @Delisa Lynn #review

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Just finished another great book. Embracing Love was everything I love in a book. The angst is up there. I loved the characters and most of all Lila. She started out sort of mild, quiet and caring. When she was with her best friend Addison they were like two peas in a pod. They were the best of friends. They had each others brothers as boyfriends. Lila was with someone who did her wrong. The entire time she was in love with Liam and they finally hook up. He is the one love of her life. The center of her world and she always gravitated towards him.

Addison was with Lila’s brother. Lila is with Ashton and he is a loser, thankfully she leaves him when she finds him cheating. This is the example of a teen boy only wanting one thing. Loved that Lila never gave in. She did however fall for Liam, Ashton’s cousin. It was a little confusing, but I accepted it pretty fast.

What annoyed me was how Addison and Lila knew the relationships each of them were in, but never talked about it. For example Addison was with Lila’s brother but they never actually had that conversation. They were best friends who didnt talk about the big elephant in the room.

Now when Lila moves to New York to attend law school and Liam goes into the service she meets Evan who is a year ahead and also studies law. Liam is in the service and Evan sort of takes over. He has strong feelings for Lila and she makes it clear that Liam is for her. THIS is where you want to scream. He wants her so bad he accepts this. He just takes whatever Lila will give to him. She has a relationship with him that is so different.

The entire book is a sordid affair. Who loves who and who cheats on who. In other words REAL LIFE. The way you know the author does a great job with character placement is when you put it down and need to grab a glass of wine to continue. I was so riled up at points I wanted to yell. It was dram, angst on level high and love.

Every so often you read something and it reminds you of another book. Well rarely do I compare by in this case…if you Love KA Linde and the Avoiding series then this book is for you. I think the author has so much promise and I can not wait to see what she has coming up next. I am already a fan!

Delisa Lynn grew up in Columbus Ohio and loves Buckeye football. After working in retail photography for sixteen years, she wanted to take a different path and attended college where she received a diploma in Medical Assisting. She married her high school sweetheart, and moved to the Midwest, missing the east coast they decided to move back and are now residing in Western New York with their fur daughter Sophie. Delisa has always had a passion for reading, and has wanted to write her own novel. Delisa loves the outdoors, traveling, shopping and family time. When not writing, you can find her snuggling up with her fur daughter and reading a good book or watching a good movie. Delisa is currently writing Borrowed, a Novella from Evan Martin’s POV. Also look for Embracing Us and Embracing Hearts, all releasing early 2014.

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20Dec2013

One Ride Book One of the Hellions Ride Series By Chelsea Camaron @chelseacamaron #giveaway #REVIEW

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One Ride

Book One of the Hellions Ride Series

By Chelsea Camaron

I LOVED this book. Probably the first in a motorcycle club that was not loaded with violence and graphic scenes. This is a great start for a new series. As for the characters, you can see right away that the leader Roundman is front and center. Of course his daughter Delilah aka Doll, starts the book off becoming embroiled in a very scary ordeal. A partner is not well and has a relative take over this particular job. The entire set up is really good. There is a lot to the club and being President Roundman is not someone anyone wants to or is willing to mess with.

As for the Hellions, I was educated on the entire operation. Makes you wanna go fall in love with a biker! They are smart, business savvy and loyal. When there is a new Dellatorre to deal with so Roundman immediately gets the crew and formulates a plot. It seems like there is a threat that is close to home. Doll and her best friend Savannah aka Sass have no choice but to go on One Ride to keep them safe.

The games begin and I will tell you that the only person to get Doll out of her shell is Tripp. He is the ultimate protector. The journey across the country through back woods is so good. I really enjoyed meeting the other motorcycle clubs. I learned all about how they show respect and loyalty. The author did a great job not only with the plot but with the descriptions. There is just enough of the scenery and other bike clubs to make you feel like you too are on the run. Who wouldn’t want to be ion the back of Tripp’s bike? It is alternating point of views, which is great for us to hear Tripp and get into his mind.

I have to say this book is HOT. There are some dark parts, but, like I said it is all in the telling and the balance between the dark and the no turning back. This one touches it and turns it back. What a phenomenal story. YES there are more and I cant wait for them.

I really fell in love with the character of Delilah “Doll” Reklinger. She was relateable for me because she stuck with the club. I liked that she didnt rebel and run away, but embraced her life. She has some great commentaries with tons of attitude. Sass is equally as fabulous to me. Talon “Tripp” Crews well well well what can I say? He is hot but not as hot as the infamous Tank. He is on the cover and I say he is just jaw dropping sexy

I really enjoyed this from beginning to end. I hope once you get it you will love it as much as I did. Best part is there are 3 more books.

like his name is TANK Stay tuned!!

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Chelsea Camaron was born and raised in Coastal North Carolina. She currently resides in Southern Louisiana with her husband and two children but her heart is always Carolina day dreaming.

Chelsea always wanted to be a writer, but like most of us, let fear of the unknown grab a hold of her dream; she realized that if she was going to tell her daughter to go for her dreams, that it was time to follow her own advice.

Chelsea grew up turning wrenches alongside her father, and from that grew her love for old muscle cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles, which just so happened to inspired her ‘Love and Repair’ series and the ‘Hellions Ride’ motorcycle club series. Her love for reading has sparked a new love for writing and she currently has a few more projects in the works.

When she is not spending her days writing you can find her playing with her kids, attending car shows, going on motorcycle rides on the back of her husband’s Harley, snuggling down with her new favorite book or watching any movie that Vin Diesel might happen to be in. She hates being serious and is still a big kid at heart. She is a small town country girl enjoying life and, Chelsea hopes that her readers remember not to take life too seriously and to embrace your inner five year old, because five year olds know how to enjoy the simple things in life and how to always have fun.

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20Dec2013

One Ride Book One of the Hellions Ride Series By Chelsea Camaron @chelseacamaron #giveaway

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One Ride

Book One of the Hellions Ride Series

By Chelsea Camaron

Delilah “Doll” Reklinger never imagined her life with anyone that wasn’t a Hellion. She never imagined there would be a Hellion that could prove himself worthy enough to her father, Roundman, Hellions Club President. Content in living in the bubble of safety the motorcycle club family has always provided, Doll never thought that danger surrounded her.

Roundman has kept the Hellions contained for the last thirty years by controlling the chaos surrounding their lifestyle. When the dangerous side to their business comes knocking on his door, he realizes his precious Doll isn’t safe. The Hellions code may be that women and children are off limits in any altercation or dispute, but that doesn’t mean their enemies follow that same moral compass.

His only child, now in danger from the association to him and his club, Roundman makes a decision. He sends her away with a charter club member that he trusts, in hopes that the trouble won’t follow.

One ride across the country. One simple ride. Talon “Tripp” Crews has been ordered to take Doll on one ride away and to keep her safe. She’s off limits. His head knows this, but his body can’t deny the attraction. She’s feisty, fierce, and fearless.

Constantly in close confines together, can they deny the chemistry? Will they give into the desire? Can one ride turn lust into love?

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20Dec2013

Without Doubt‏ by CJ Azevedo @AzevedoCJ @AshleyWilcox55 #cover #reveal

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Ava Sterling is tough and the most straight laced girl you will ever meet. Her family and her past have managed to alter her future permanently and she has no desire to allow anyone else into her life or her heart for fear of rejection or further altering. Ava is alone in the world with the exception of the grandest responsibility she did not create on her own but on her own she will carry for the rest of her life.

Declan James is a MMA fighter, party all night kind of guy. Responsibility is nowhere to be found in his life or so he allows everyone around him to believe. Coming from wealth and a carefree lifestyle, Declan gets what he wants, always. And what he wants is Ava. In his pursuit of getting what he wants, Ava in his bed, his plan changes quickly without his consent. Against his plans of being the next hot bachelor to cross the tabloids as he makes his way to being the Ultimate Light Heavyweight Champion, Declan falls in love. He falls in love without hesitation and without doubt.

Neither Declan nor Ava are aware that fate has inconveniently intertwined their lives forever. Will they be able to survive the aftermath of the truth?

CJ has lived all over the state of California, Central, South, North and finally landing back somewhere in the middle. She married the boy she fell for when she was only eleven years old and together they have two beautiful heathens. CJ obviously loves to read and write. She can watch the Giant’s play baseball but hates football. She bakes when she’s sad, runs when she’s mad and dances when she’s happy (even if she cant find a rhythm to save her life) If you’re looking for her and can’t seem to find her, look on the staircase, it’s her favorite spot to read.

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Ava sits up and straddles her legs on either side of my waist and takes a deep breath. “I hated everything about tonight.”
“About my fight?” I ask because I’m not sure I’m following her. Is she upset about Ashton or my reaction to them being together at the fight? She nods her head without looking at me so I sit up and wrap my arms around her. “I’m fine, babe. I’m really good at what I do, the chances of me getting really hurt are slim.”
She pops her head up quickly and narrows her eyes at me. “There is nothing funny about this, Declan! You scared the shit out of me!!” she exclaims just before punching me in the arm.
“Ow! What was that for?” I rub out the little sting on my bicep while mostly holding back a laugh, but I can’t hide my smile.
She quiets down but her eyes are terrified. “He kicked you in the head,” she whispers so softly I can hardly hear her. I have to laugh; I can’t help it.
“He kicked me in my head?” Did this surprise her?
“YES! Do you not remember that?” Her response is pure fear and I hate that I put that look on her face and that feeling in her heart.
“Yeah, I remember, Sunshine.” I smooth her hair away from her face and kiss her soundly. “I should have explained things to you, on how the fights work, what to expect. I would have if I knew you were going to show up, but I honestly thought that you were dead set against ever coming to one.”
Ava sighs. “I was, but then I felt like I wasn’t supporting you by not being there for you and I didn’t want you thinking that.”
I guide her backwards so she’s lying down with her head at the foot of the bed. I lean forward and slip my hands up her smooth thighs, placing small, lingering kisses along the way. My hands reach her hips and I’m reminded that she’s only wearing a nightie. “Hmmm, I love you so much. You are the sexiest woman I have ever known, Sunshine.” My hot breath whispers across her hip bones and over the skin just above her panty line (if she were wearing any). “I love the way you care about things other people don’t even take the time to think about.” My tongue draws a line up her abdomen, following her rising nightie. Her breathing has changed; it’s harsher and more rapid and I can’t get enough of it. My tongue swirls around her navel. “You make me so happy,” I kiss along her rib cage, “no matter what,” my tongue runs underneath her breast, “you don’t ever have to see another fight,” I kiss between her cleavage and slip her nightie off as I drag the tip of my nose to her ear, “just please don’t be upset over what I do. Don’t worry. Please? I need you, Ava, I need you like the air I breathe.” My tongue slides on the outer rim of her ear and I place a delicate kiss to her temple. I’m on top of her in a second, my elbows on either side of her head. My mouth connects with hers and although she has tears streaming down her face, there is no hesitation in her kiss.
Ava makes me feel like the word “love” was established just for us. Her and I. Me and her. I know that I would do anything for her, even become a damn accountant if that’s what she wished for on a bright, shining star. I would. It would be the toughest thing to possibly imagine but it wouldn’t be impossible. Surviving the loss of my relationship with her? That would be impossible.

19Dec2013

MAJRA by J Simon @MajraBook @ladyreaderstuff

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“In distant Sa’bahr, divinely inspired lunatics spend their lives inscribing every story ever told upon the backs of giant tortoises. The tortoises spend their lives weeping, for they cannot read the wondrous tales written upon their own backs…”

Aris has managed to live a quiet life, even in a stark desert land of glorious tales and beautiful lies, crazed artists and mad hermits. So what if he has a knack for tales? A mere messenger can’t change the world. Mighty great works he’ll leave to mighty great men.

Now the soldiers of Majra have come to
pacify his “savage” people.

Few dare stand against them. Certainly Aris never meant to. Taking work with the inavders was a way to help his family, not gain insights into the alien ways of their singular truth.

Beset by beguiling widows and vengeful plutocrats, firebrand Sheyks and
sword-tongued maidens, the choices Aris faces could save his land—or break it.

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J Simon is a small blue bird who has been published in magazines and anthologies ranging from Baen’s Universe to Writers of the Future.

This surely indicates a lapse by the Guardians of Taste, and inquiries are being made.

There is also a very small chance that nuclear test fallout has transformed J Simon into a gigantic nuclear starfish poised to attack Tokyo, but these reports have yet to be confirmed.

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19Dec2013

In Spades (Mirrored #1) by K. Pinson @KatelynnPinson

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What a captivating bunch of characters. Ava and Abby are perfect. Ava is the best sister in the world. Dax is perfect and even Gabe, his brother showed promise.Ava has a weekend job as a bartender and her only friend is Faith. They are a special duo. What I really enjoyed was the friendship the author created between these two lovely ladies. Having both be alike and not polar opposites was the draw for me. I am tired of my super rich best friend and I am living just above the poverty line. That aspect of their relationship was perfect. Just two girls and no drama, how refreshing.

Dax was a very big hearted lovable guy. Who wouldn’t love a rocker who does music therapy for kids? The story of both Avalynn and Dax is compelling. I felt so bad for Ava growing up in such an awful home. When she turns 18 and goes to get her sister Abby who is a special needs child I almost lost it. A very special character and I LOVED seeing an autistic child in a book. GREAT job on the character creations, the story flow and plot. It was a little dark, which I love, so of course I say READ IT NOW!

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