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June 28, 2019

Underwater Release Day!!!! NOW LIVE!!!

★☆BY: ANNA B. DOE★☆ 

★☆BLURB★☆

𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲.
𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫!

Marissa Davenport is just a regular girl living in a small town on the island of Hawaii until one fateful night changes everything for her. The ocean takes away the boy she loves, and to save him, she will risk her own life.

Now, she has to confront the consequences of her actions. The consequences of her choice. With the pressure of a dark secret looming over her, Marissa has to figure out how to return things to how they were before or she might lose everything forever. Her friends, her family, the boy she loves and even her own existence.

𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓.

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"Underwater was truly a light and fun summer read. It's unique, refreshing and absolutely magical. I am completely enchanted by this whole new world that Anna B. Doe has created." - Meredith, K&M Sultry Reads 

“This YA was like nothing I’ve ever read before.” – S.J. Sylvis, Author

“A modern day fairytale with a whole lot of angst, unrequited love and an unexpected forever.” – Keri Loves Books

“Underwater was a fast-paced, fantastically written story of mermaids, unrequited love, fake relationships, secrets, with a little suspense added to the mix.” – SC Book Addict

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Underwater By: Anna B. Doe| Review

Release Date: June 28, 2019

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Synopsis:

Hidden deep beneath the azure surface, the secret of the ocean is coming to the light of day.
Don't be afraid to dive Underwater!

Marissa Davenport is just a regular girl living in a small town on the island of Hawaii until one fateful night changes everything for her. The ocean takes away the boy she loves, and to save him, she will risk her own life.

Now, she has to confront the consequences of her actions. The consequences of her choice. With the pressure of a dark secret looming over her, Marissa has to figure out how to return things to how they were before or she might lose everything forever. Her friends, her family, the boy she loves and even her own existence.

𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓.

*5 Stars* Fairytales always played an important part in my childhood, so being able to read one of my favorite fairytales in a real life YA paranormal retelling is definitely a dream come true.

Marissa Davenport has been living on the island of Hawaii all her life until a single night changed her life and now she has 3 months to figure a way out of everything. However... rules are simple: “Make the boy who owns your heart confesses his love to you by the last full moon.” Yet to Marissa, this is a difficult task because now she has to put in all her effort or risk losing everything and everyone.

When I read the first 20% of this book, I never thought it would slowly pull me in and held my captive. I was so attached to Marissa’s character and how she was fighting to get the boy she loved all her life to confess his love to her. I’ve got to say that I am really happy with how this story turned out. I love the affection the male lead had towards Marissa but she was so blind that she couldn’t see him. At first, he did not give me the prince in a knight in shining armor image but he definitely grew on me throughout the story and I couldn’t have wished for anything better.

Anna B. Doe grew on me after I read “Lines” by her. “Lines” was everything that I wanted in a romance/ second chance story. So being able to read “Underwater” was something that I never expected and I was so happy to have received this ARC from the author.

December 1, 2018

Only You By: Marie Landry | Book Review

Release Date: November 13, 2018
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Synopsis:

When Ivy reluctantly takes a new part-time job, it’s a means to an end. Doing this favor for her pain-in-the-neck roommate means Ivy can have her apartment to herself again much sooner. The last thing she expects is Hugh—the hot Scot who just happens to be her new boss—asking her out on a date. And then another. And another.

Something about Hugh makes Ivy want to let her guard down and open up, which would be perfect if he wasn't possibly returning to Scotland in a matter of weeks. But maybe that doesn’t matter. Maybe Ivy can learn to live in the moment and have a little fun, even if it means setting herself up for heartache later.

ONLY YOU is a standalone contemporary romance about taking chances, unexpected friendships, and holding on to the things—and people—that matter most.

When I read the synopsis of this book, I found that it was really interesting. Marie Landry knows how to write an amazing slow burn, holiday related romance. I didn't know what this book has in store for me but I was so prepared.

Ivy has been living with her cousin for the past few years and there are many reasons why Ivy cannot stand Celia, so when the opportunity that Celia has found a job at a Santa Village, Ivy was so happy for her to have finally found a job. Problem is? Ivy is one of the requirement for Celia to get her job. Working to jobs for Ivy will be a hectic time during the holiday season but meaning her new hot Scot boss is another. Now Ivy has to decided if she wanted to partake in this romance that will only last weeks before his return to Scotland.

At the beginning of this book, I found Ivy's roommate Celia to be really annoying which made me irritated and wanted to put the book down, however, when it came to the part where Ivy was requested to work the part-time job at Santa's village. I then became really excited to continue reading this part because I know she would later meet her new hot Scot boss and will probably fall in love. I love the tension between Ivy and Hugh. OMG! The first time they met each other and Ivy didn't know who Hugh was but the way they looked at each other was so intense that even I got the feels. This book was overall so cute and adorable with the relationship between Ivy and Hugh.

Since this was my first book by Marie Landry, I wasn't prepare for what's to come but I was overall very pleased with this book and am hoping to read more of Marie's book in the future.

September 29, 2018

The Scars That Made Us By: Inda Herwood | Book Review

Release Date: September 28,2018

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Synopsis:

Ultimatums suck.

I should know. I was handed one on my eighteenth birthday by my mogul of a father. And it’s all because he refuses to believe that I can take care of myself, that I don’t need a man to fall back on in case my college dreams fail. But as much as I hate to admit it, his doubt comes from a logical place. It all stems from the nightmare incident that happened to me when I was seven years old. An event that has left scars of both the physical and emotional variety on me, leaving my body weaker than most.

But what is the ultimatum, you ask?

I either marry a man of his choosing for a stable financial future, or else I don’t get his check to go to college and complete my dreams of becoming a doctor.
Tell me, how do you trust a man who only wants to marry you for the check your father is so obviously writing him? The answer is you don’t.

But when Jagger Wells, my ridiculously gorgeous intended, explains the real reason behind his going along with this scheme, I begin to see the man beyond the pretty face; a guy just trying to do right by his family. And I decide that maybe there’s a way we can both get what we want without having to sign a marriage certificate in the process. All it would require is a little acting on our part and a couple of well-placed lies.

After a while, though, it doesn’t feel like we’re tricking our families anymore, but ourselves. That’s when lines blur, feelings become something real, and the truth is ultimately questioned.

In the end, I discover that I am not the only one with scars.

(This is clean contemporary/NA romance)

If I'm going to be honest, I never thought this book would turn out to be different from the synopsis. When I read the first chapter of this book, I was completely sucked in and couldn't stop myself from turning the page continuous to catch what was happening next.

Cyril Montae's parent are forcing her to accept a proposal to get married with a stranger, so that she would later be able to earn her inheritance and do what she's always been wanting to do. Problem? Cyril doesn't want to be put under the pressure by her parents after what happened to her a few years back and how her life started to change. Marrying Jagger Wells, a totally, hot, over-the-top male species that is way out of her league, is not what Cyril expect along with the feelings that she developed through the progression of the book.

TBH, I've never read a book with characters that had a severely damaged past such as Cyril and Jagger. I really enjoyed Cyril's strong personality after everything that happened to her when she was young but what made me love this even more was the fact that she never let her past interfere with her future and the plans that she made for herself. Jagger, on the other hand, was different yet interesting to read because he is not like the other damaged male characters in other books. Unlike others, the pain that Jagger experienced in his past was so deep that everyday was like putting a knife through his chest and it affected him till the day that he realized his feelings for Cyril.

Overall, I really love this book and am hoping to pick up more books by this author in the near future.

September 27, 2018

Release Day Blast: Sweet Insanity By: Desireé Adele

We're celebrating the release of SWEET INSANITY by Desireé Adele! Don't forget to one-click and add it to your TBR today!

NA Contemporary Romance/Sports Romance

Stand Alone

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Blurb:

Old hurt runs deep…

After she left, I was given a second chance at life thanks to my savior and adoptive father. A chance I refused to waste. Determined to be invincible, I became a true fighter in every sense of the word. Nothing and no one would get in my way.

Not even the guy who sat behind me in class.

Zack Graves had the entire world in his hands. A promising hockey career and the confidence and gorgeous looks that had every girl throwing themselves at his feet.

Except me. I was only too happy to wipe the sexy smirk off his face while tossing him on his smug ass.

And he kept coming back for more.

I kept my scars hidden, until Zack managed to trace the lines straight to a place I fought to keep guarded.

Zack was fighting his own immortality, his own scars becoming visible the closer we got. He challenged my guard at every turn forcing me to fight harder, only to realize he would be my undoing.

But some wounds refuse to heal.

About the Author:

Author Desireé Adele grew up with a passion for all things literature.

Upon discovering the world of indie romance, Desireé found her tribe and started her journey as a blogger and booktuber, eventually turning her attention to her lifelong aspiration of becoming an author.

Aside from losing herself in a good book, she enjoys listening to progressive metal, working out, and cooking.

Desireé currently resides in Connecticut with her husband and young son, who serve as her biggest inspirations in her writing journey.

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September 16, 2018

Excerpt Reveal: Sweet Insanity By: Desireé Adele

Release Date: September 27, 2018

NA Contemporary Romance/Sports RomanceStandaloneDesigned by: Melissa Panio-Petersen

Blurb:

Old hurt runs deep…

After she left, I was given a second chance at life thanks to my savior and adoptive father. A chance I refused to waste. Determined to be invincible, I became a true fighter in every sense of the word. Nothing and no one would get in my way.

Not even the guy who sat behind me in class.

Zack Graves had the entire world in his hands. A promising hockey career and the confidence and gorgeous looks that had every girl throwing themselves at his feet.

Except me. I was only too happy to wipe the sexy smirk off his face while tossing him on his smug ass.

And he kept coming back for more.

I kept my scars hidden, until Zack managed to trace the lines straight to a place I fought to keep guarded.

Zack was fighting his own immortality, his own scars becoming visible the closer we got. He challenged my guard at every turn forcing me to fight harder, only to realize he would be my undoing.

But some wounds refuse to heal.

Excerpt:

A wave of anticipation has my already long stride picking up faster. For the first time since the semester began, I'm antsy as hell to get to criminal psychology for no other reason than to see those glaring aqua eyes and hear that feisty mouth, again. She just happened to unknowingly incite an interesting game of cat and mouse. And this cat wants to play.

When I cross the threshold of the classroom doorway, my gaze immediately goes to the seat directly in front of mine. I expect to see a mane of Auburn hair, but instead, my eyes are met with an empty seat.

Shit.

I'm always one of the last students to walk in before Cormac begins his weekly rambling. Every week when my alarm goes off, I tell myself I'm not going to hit the snooze button, only to end up hitting it at least four times.

Racking my brain, I try to recall all of the times I've rushed into class and plopped my ass in my seat. From what I manage to remember, the seat in front of mine has always been occupied by the time I got there.Fuck, looks like the little tyrant either isn't coming or she pulled a Keith and slept straight through her alarm.

Slumping into my seat with disappointment, I retrieve my phone from my back pocket, my thumb hovering over the sound button. After switching it to vibrate, I place it on the corner of my desk so if she happens to walk in, it’ll be at the ready for when I turn the sound back on. I want to look as though I’m conceding to her demands and witness the burning fury in her eyes when she realizes I’m not. Call me a sadist, but I’m dying to poke this particular blue-eyed bull and taunt her a bit. There’s nothing I love more than playing a good game, and I’m out to win.

I cross my arms and lock my eyes on the doorway as Cormac rises from his chair and moves to the whiteboard.

Maybe she was so annoyed that she dropped the class. Or maybe she's too embarrassed to face me after her chewing my ass out.

What the fuck could have happened to her? And more importantly, why do I give a shit?

I've been cussed out by girls before. One of them went so far as to snatch my laptop off my desk and smash it on the floor. That certainly made for an embarrassing phone call with my father as I tried—and failed—to covertly explain why I needed a new computer.

The difference between those girls and the one who has been occupying my mind far too often for comfort is that I earned those girls' anger. Well, except the laptop murderer. That was uncalled for . . . I mean, really?This is a girl I've never even spoken to, let alone bedded and jetted, as Keith so artfully describes it. And I'll be damned if my dick didn't twitch at the bold look on her face and annoyance in her tone.That still doesn't explain my sick fascination with her.

My head snaps up when someone steps through the entryway, a jolt of undeniable excitement rushing through me. The hand holding my phone flexes with the hope that it's her, only to be met with yet another disappointment. The newcomer is a girl with cotton-candy-colored hair and a fashion sense that paints a picture of her sitting in a circle on the campus lawn with some dude who reeks of patchouli incense and singing "Kumbaya."

Shoulders sagging, I flip open my computer, not giving a rat's ass about the girl or why she's here. That is, until I overhear her talking to our professor.

"Here to pick up any assignments," she explains to him.

Swiveling my head back and forth for my own attendance check, I see that the only person who isn't present is the occupant of the seat in front of mine and, lately, of my thoughts as well.

Cormac flips open a binder, a hand running a pen up and down the page as though he's scouring for something. "Name?"

"Dahlia Anastas."

Dahlia . . . her name is Dahlia! What the fuck did I think her name was? Sylvia? Guess I was kind of close. Pretty sad that I’m mentally patting myself on the back for almost remembering a girl's name. Especially one I've no association with, save being on the receiving end of her temper.

With virtually no explanation besides a temporary bout of insanity, I stand and approach Cormac and the girl who is obviously one of Dahlia's friends.

"Can I help you, Mr. Graves?" Cormac inquires as I step up to the front of the desk.

"Uh, just that I'd be happy to bring Ms. Anastas her assignments."

Now they’re staring at me. Hippie girl’s wearing an expression of intense bewilderment, while Cormac's face remains as sullen as ever. I swear to God, I’ve seen statues with a wider variety of facial expressions.

"I see, and what might your association with Ms. Anastas be?" Cormac asks in a suspicious tone.

Holy hell, this is starting to get embarrassing. I can see the headlines in the college newspaper now: From Hockey Star to Stalker Boy.

This conversation has already taken a turn for the worse, and I find myself scrambling to come up with a believable reason. "Uhh, just trying to help out one of my classmates?"

I don't intend for it come out as a question. Smooth, Zack. No wonder the ladies are crazy for you. Can't argue with that kind of wit.

With his brow cocked in confusion, Cormac waves me away. "Please return to your seat, Mr. Graves."Yeah, this is one of the downright dumbest fucking ideas I've ever had. I seriously need a lesson in self-control.

Embarrassed, I scratch the back of my neck and turn my attention to hippie girl. "Sorry to interrupt your conversation."

Making my way back to my desk, I make a mental note to check myself before acting on another stupid compulsion like that.

Hippie girl's voice sounds from behind me. "No problem, Chester Chatterbox.

"When I jerk my head over my shoulder to look back, her face is alight with amusement. She was obviously teasing me.

Chester Chatterbox? Where in the ever-loving fuck did that come from?

About the Author:

Author Desireé Adele grew up with a passion for all things literature.

Upon discovering the world of indie romance, Desireé found her tribe and started her journey as a blogger and booktuber, eventually turning her attention to her lifelong aspiration of becoming an author.

Aside from losing herself in a good book, she enjoys listening to progressive metal, working out, and cooking.

Desireé currently resides in Connecticut with her husband and young son, who serve as her biggest inspirations in her writing journey.

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September 11, 2018

But First, Coffee By: Sarah Darlington | Book Review

Release Date: September 10, 2018
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Synopsis:

She’s the boss.
I’m only a barista in her company.
I really don’t give a f**k about her one way or the other.

And then there’s Doug Maddox, a man with a lot of power over me. He’s blackmailing me. Making me spy on her. I’m supposed to find her weaknesses and destroy her. But the closer I get, the more the lines between us start to blur.

She’s sweet. She’s kind. She’s sexy as hell.
Why am I the only man who see’s this?

So now I’m stuck—between keeping my sister safe against Doug, because that’s what’s really at stake here, and these feelings I can’t deny for a woman who shouldn’t mean anything to me.

I know what I have to do. I’ll destroy her.
It doesn’t matter if I have to destroy my own heart in the process.

First off, I wanted to say that I was quite shocked when I first read the synopsis of this book and that made me want to start reading it right away. This was, however, my first book by Sarah Darlington and OMG am I in love with Joe Coffee so much. I mean there was even coffee in this name making this book better than I expected.

Joe Coffee was a barista for Lana Bitterman's company for about two years when she suddenly decided to promote him for a higher position so that he could help her with the work load the she has as the CEO. However, Joe's idea of being promoted and working beside Lana was so that he could protect his sister from Doug, yet as time went on between these two characters, so does the chemistry that pulled them together on many of their meetings and business trips.

When I first read the synopsis, I found that this book was quite interesting and when I dove into the first few chapters, I couldn't hold back because the characters really got to me, mostly Lana and her insecurities. However, around 75% of the book, I felt like the story and the relationship between Joe and Lana was really rushed and my connection was slowly slipping away. Also, I expected a little bit more on some parts of the story instead of moving onto the next chapter and skipping the moments of self-reflection that the character might have. I felt really sad for Joe's past but I wish we got to know the problems that he had with his parents. Though, those were just a small part of the story that made me confused of the story at times, but I still really enjoyed it.

Overall, I would say that it was a great read bringing me into the start of the fall season and coming winter. I can't to read Kitty and Doug's story in the coming winter. I want to see if I will grow to like this crazy man from how Joe and Lana thought of him.