I went way out of my comfort zone on this book. It was recommended when I mentioned I needed something different. This was definitely different for me. I don’t read sci fi and I’m not a huge fan of YA, but in saying all of that I did enjoy many parts of this story. I definitely had no questions regarding the characters as they were well described and had the depth you need to truly understand. The surroundings and times I could almost visualize with the descriptive words used. There was definitely a uniqueness to the storyline which I completely appreciated.
In saying all of that, this book was a bit long and drawn out for me. I’m not crazy about reading a book I find myself having to skip through especially when an author works so hard to give me the words to read, but I did skip quite a bit, it felt very wordy in many places and I might be exaggerating a bit but it almost feels like half the page count could have been eliminated. Okay, maybe not that much but it did leave me with that feeling.
Again..in saying all of that I will be reading the next in this series as there was enough of a cliffhanger to have me craving more, and although this story did not change my choice of not reading this genre it is quite possible that the next in the series will.
Definitely do recommend for anyone that loves a good NA SciFi romance novel without too much of the romance.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2019-08-03 09:36:092019-08-03 09:36:09Joined: Book One by Mara Gan – Review by Debi Kircher
I found this book giving off Throne of Glass vibes along with some Star Wars bits. It starts off with Meda who is a non-royal born into a prophecy that deems her saving the galaxy. She has a bodyguard who is a mercenary but she doesn’t think she needs one and is perfectly fine being able to do what she wants. Meda is an empath and semi-frequent telepath who gets overwhelmed sometimes with all the people around her and escapes quite a bit that her bodyguard, Perseus gets angry with her. Not wanting to spoil but Meda ends up falling for Perseus.
I loved the plot of the story but the description of Perseus was a bit too much, I’m not a fan of big muscled guys even tho he did sound rugged and handsome. I also found it a bit deeming that he kept calling her “little girl” even though it changes a bit in the end after they are both in love.
In other words, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes sci-fi, humor, fantasy and a bit of action. I feel this book provided a lot of those things along with romance of course but not too much it was overbearing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Janet Harvillehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJanet Harville2019-08-03 09:13:582019-08-03 11:28:05Joined: Book One by Mara Gan – Review by Janet Harville
Joined by Mara Gan was a fulfilling scifi/fantasy romance. I would give this book a 5 out of 5. I thoroughly enjoyed the story building and character development. Meda was a fantastic read, I really felt close to her throughout the book. Her protector is notorious around the galaxies, but is not what he seems. I had trouble putting the book down!
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Superb read! I loved the plot and character development. The female lead is strong, intelligent, compassionate, and a bit stubborn, which makes her immediately attractive. This book captures your attention from the beginning and holds it through the entire adventure. One of the great things about this story is that you feel like you are IN the story, not just reading it. Joined has a little bit of everything from mystery to action to romance. Never a dull moment!
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Joined was a great 4 star read and book one in the Joined series.
You get all sorts of great things in this sci-fi book, humor, action, romance and so much more. I like being taken to another world and I really enjoyed this one.
Princess Meda was great, she has feistiness to her. She also has a love for reading. She has people out to get her, trying to prevent her from taking her rightful place as the next ruler. When things take a scary twist and she is forced to flee, she has Perseus assigned to protect her. Perseus was a little bit of a jerk in the beginning but he eventually grew on me. As these two spend more time together things start to grow between them.
Can they have something together? Will Perseus be able to keep her safe?
Overall I really enjoyed this book, I had several LOL moments. Mara pulls you right in with her writing, the world she created was amazing. All of the characters were great. I will warn that there is a slight cliffhanger. If your looking for a great Sci-fi read this is the series for you. 1-click and get started today.
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Joined: Book One by Mara Gan. This is the story of Princess Andromeda aka Meda who is next in line to rule the Galaxy so she is taken from her family and given to others to raise. Meda is also a empath and telepathic and only wants to read her books, play sports and help people. Only sometimes people don’t want her help or even know they need her help. Being able to sense peoples emotions and thoughts even sometimes before they do can be a hard life. It can drive a person crazy but she keeps thinking it will all be worth it when she helps them. Being the next in line to rule the Galaxy is stressful in itself because she is the only diplomat most planets will listen to and she’s also the one people want to kill. She is given a bodyguard named Perseus and they drive each other crazy. They argue about every little thing but there is also chemistry. The stolen kisses are kisses out of this world, literally! Will Meda and Perseus have a relationship more than bodyguard/ruler or will his jerky behavior keep Meda away. Will Meda save all the Galaxies or will her enemies win? Read Joined to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2019-08-02 20:09:162019-08-02 20:50:13Joined: Book One by Mara Gan – Review by Tausha Treadway
Joined: Book One by Mara Gan is a new series and author for me. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I also like the nod to mythology with the characters of Andromeda and Perseus. This is an intriguing story which kept me reading from beginning to end. Also, the character development is well done. I enjoyed the story also because it was was not overladen with sex and course language. This was a refreshing thing to see in a YA story which could be read by all ages. I also think this allowed the characters to develop in relationships and character because there was not only a sexual focus. I look forward to reading more in this series to see where the author takes us next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2019-08-01 21:14:062019-08-01 23:17:04Joined: Book One by Mara Gan – Review by Sheri Schrader
Can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoyed Joined: Book One by Mara Gan. I knew from the first few pages it was going to be a worthy adventure. By the time I got to the last ten chapters I could not put it down. Nothing got done in my house until I had completed the book. I truly thought I had it figured out by the midpoint of the book. Surprise, surprise….I did not. If you are looking for a new adventure, you can’t go wrong with this one.
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This is a great fantasy adventure. After her home plant Halia was destroyed Princess Meda is sent to rebuild her life on another planet.
Surrounded by danger and plots against her life they hire her a Protector. So the adventure begins. Her protector isnt everyones first choice for the job because of his past, but the princess sees beyond all that.
Over time she falls in love with him but with her being promised to someone else can their love happen and together can they get through all the threats to the her life.
I really enjoyed this book and cant wait to read the next book so see how the adventure continues
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2019-07-27 01:05:162019-07-27 11:17:10Joined: Book One by Mara Gan – Review by Kerry Carr
Joined: Book One by Mara Gan was magnificently creative and romantic. I loved Meda and Perseus. Both characters were developed well and easy to fall in love with. I also felt that the author did an excellent job on the supporting characters as well. There was enough description and backstory for several of them that seemed to help the storyline. Speaking of the storyline, I felt that it was easy to follow and had an amazing climax. Not once was I bored with it and honestly I had a hard time putting this book down. I also greatly appreciated the various artistic settings the author described in her novel. They were definitely creative and fun. I truly enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more from this series.
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What an incredible read! This is my first read by Mara Gan and what an amazing read it was! This book was an incredible take on Romance, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and even had a bit of a dystopian feel to it! I knew I would enjoy this read as soon as I picked it up 1 because of the synopsis of the read and 2 because of the cover! What a cover!
This was such a mentally visual read, I couldn’t help but feel as though I was being transported into the read as though I was there alongside the characters. I was totally captivated and entranced with this read, it held me captive and I couldn’t put it down until the very end! Mara Gan has an incredible writing style in which she creates an amazing storyline and then some brilliant characters and then along the way throws in some twists and turns that will keep you guessing till the end!
I’m so glad that I got the chance to read this book! I loved every minute of it and you will too! Don’t miss this read I highly recommend it!
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The story Joined: Book One by Mara Gan is a YA/Science Fiction/Romance book. It is a story that pulls you in from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go until that final page. I loved the storyline and also the characters. The main female character is independent, strong, intelligent, and stubborn. She has a bodyguard that is overbearing and very protective of her. She also is finding herself with an attraction to him. The bodyguard is determined to keep her safe. He also feels the pull of an attraction to her. Read this book for their full story. This is a book that has action, danger, and romance. There are times when I was turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. There are other times when I was getting caught up in the romance between the main characters. This is a story that hooks you in and keeps your interest all the way through. It is a story that I would highly recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-07-17 11:22:532019-07-17 12:00:20Joined: Book One By Mara Gan – Review by Laura Furuta
All I ever wanted to do was read my books, play my sports, and help people. Life and prophecy had other things in mind.
Helping people is what I do; as an empath and semi-frequent telepath, I can easily sense and understand people’s needs and emotions. Sometimes even before they do. Being able to read everyone’s thoughts and feelings all the time can drive me crazy with anxiety, but that moment when I can finally make someone’s life better makes everything worth it.
Unfortunately, I’m also the next in line to rule the galaxy, I’m the only diplomat most planets will listen to, assassins try to kill me on an annoyingly regular basis, and a much-vaunted Prophecy has decreed that I’m going to die. Oh, and someone blew up my home planet.
Kind of a lot to deal with, right?
Too bad I just got another problem: a big, irritating, overbearing bodyguard with serious anger management issues.
A Pacific Northwesterner by birth and disposition, Mara has lived in Washington DC, Oregon, Japan, and most recently the beautiful Pacific Grove, California, before returning to her roots in Seattle. By day she teaches history to unsuspecting teenagers, and by night she writes books and travels to far-flung places. She loves to be with animals, read, play sports, and drink more London Fogs than is likely good for her.
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He broke her heart when he left her seven years ago. Now he’s back to reclaim what’s his… MaddJax Book One ~
Maddison Cole ~ It’s been seven years since Jaxon Jaimison left town, stole my heart, my friendship and my virginity, and took it with him. Along with our secrets. Now he’s just waltzed back into my life, swaggering toward me with his cocky attitude. And damn if he doesn’t look good. Smoldering eyes, sexy smile, and rock hard body made for climbing. Made for sin. He’s the one man that sets my insides on fire just by being in the room; just by living and breathing. The one man I can’t have. The boy who owns all my firsts. Now here he is, ambushing me with a grand entrance into our class reunion and introducing himself to everyone as my loving boyfriend, after not so much as a word all these years. He says I’m his… Says I always have been… I’m not so sure about that. Because if that were true, he wouldn’t have left me, just days after taking my virginity… ~ Jaxon Jaimison ~ I knew Maddison Cole was mine the moment I met her. Didn’t matter that we were only fifteen. When you know, you know. But then my father turned around and made her my stepsister. I understand Maddison’s worries, but I’ll never leave her again. And unlike my stepsister, I’m not hung up on the forbidden, taboo nature of a relationship between us, nor do I care what others think. We’re older now, more established, both successful. I’m not taking no for an answer. After all, I packed up my broken heart seven years ago and left town for a reason, determined on making something of myself, to be the man Maddison deserves. Maddison thinks it’s just one night, she’ll give in and then I’ll disappear again, but seducing her to my hotel suite reunion night is just the start. I’m staying, moving back into the bedroom beside hers, and the office beside hers, as co-CEO of the family business, right alongside Maddison, the current CEO… Jaxon nearly destroyed me last time. I can’t afford for history to repeat itself. Not with the future of our family and the company at risk. I’ll guard my heart and our secrets at all costs… ~
MaddJax Book Two ~
Can first love get a second chance? Maddison ~ Jaxon Jaimison wasn’t supposed to be the one. Nope. I wasn’t supposed to fall for my stepbrother. I made that mistake once. I’d be stupid to make it again. But then he came back to fix what was lost and broke. All smoldering eyes, sexy smile, and rock hard body. I tried to fight it. Really, I did. But I never had a chance. Jaxon’s mere presence sets my insides on fire, his scent and his taste put my mind in a haze. The temptation’s too strong, too close. My body craves his touch, longs to be against his. Just as I begin to feel hope for our future, let my walls down and accept what is—that Jaxon owns my heart, my body, and my soul—it all starts to unravel, when everything I hold dear is rocked by tragedy and threatened to be lost. All things come to an end, and this might be ours… ~ Jaxon ~ The years apart have done nothing to diminish the passion between us, the ever-present pull and need. But wooing my stepsister into crossing the line into the forbidden and giving us a second chance, earning back her trust and her heart after I left and shattered them both, has been a bigger challenge than I expected. Now that I finally have her in my arms, my bed, I’m never letting her go. Of course, there’s bound to be a few bumps on the path to Happily Ever After. Secrets rarely stay hushed. But I never saw what was coming. Never saw our pasts coming back to tear us apart. Never saw Maddison pushing me away. And never saw having to literally fight for our future together. Loosing Maddison isn’t an option, and I’ll fight to hold onto her with everything I am. Even, if it kills me…
After years of reading with her children and passing on a love for books, Deborah was inspired to write ‘The Destiny Series’. What started out in the beginning, as a celebration of a loving, young, innocent friendship and the affecting separation after a move, spun into a mythical journey of the loving binds of friendship, deep family ties, and an intoxicating fairy tale romance, with the power of love that knows no bounds.
‘Memory Betrayal’& ‘The Deal Series’ followed, with a leap from young adult romance to adult contemporary romance. Deborah writes stories about strong, sassy, smart, confident women and loveable, good-looking, sexy alpha men, in a range of heat levels, from sweet to steamy, who always find their happily ever after.
Deborah Ann resides in Northern California with her husband and their college-age daughter and son. And while it can be a balancing act at times, with how busy family life can get, Deborah sneaks in as much time as she can to slip into the lives of her characters, and the magical world in which they live…
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Jaxon Mayer knew the minute his eyes met hers that they were soul mates and would be together forever. Emily and Jax were childhood sweethearts. An insanely happy couple with a love most people never feel. Emily Saunders wanted nothing more than to marry her gorgeous guy and have her happily ever after. Their relationship was perfect, and he was the man of her dreams. They had even talked about an engagement, and Jaxon was planning a surprise proposal. But life never goes as planned… When a tragic accident occurs, everything changes, and heartbreak is inevitable. But who will be the one left broken and shattered?
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I’d always been sure of three things… I’d never move back to Sugar Creek. I’d never end up like my deadbeat parents. And no matter how much I loved her, I’d never touch Remington Ashby.
I left Sugar Creek in the dust years ago. But when my father was being released from prison, I had to head home. My little brother needed me.
I didn’t need to see her. Gorgeous, frightened… Still wearing a wedding dress and sitting on my bed instead of walking down the aisle.
I can’t want her. My little sister’s best friend is pure. Off-limits. A rich girl from the other side of the tracks. The right side.
But now that I have her again, this time I’m not letting her go.
Kelly Mooney was born in Southern New Jersey and now resides in Upstate New York. She started writing Young Adult novels, but wanted more freedom with her characters. She is currently writing New Adult/Contemporary Romance. She adores hearing from her fans, so please keep in touch. She continues writing love stories during her free time, so stay tuned for new releases throughout the year.
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Alabama thought life was hard living with her single, loose, and always ready for another party mother… that was until her mama was sent to rehab and Alabama was shipped off to live with her mom’s best friend from high school… no one ever told her that she’d also be living with two boys… well really men that were her of her age. Joshua was the youngest brother, only a year older than Alabama’s age of eighteen. He quickly became her friend, best friend, but he always wanted more, something that Alabama couldn’t offer him. Hunter, just look under the word brooding, handsome, rock star, and a picture of Hunter would surely show up. He wanted nothing to do with Alabama, ignored her every chance that he got. But was that his way of not getting close to someone who could break his heart?
Alabama never asked for the heartbreak or to cause family rift living with two brothers, both of whom loved her in their own special way. Would she be able to walk away from them both or would the strings of love pull her in and if so…which brother would she choose?
Due to sexual situations and profanity, this book is not suitable for readers under 16 years of age
Izzibella Beau is an aspiring writer currently residing on a farm in the U.S. She is married and has 29 children; 3 biological and 26 canines. She earned a bachelor and master degrees in criminal justice from Saint Leo University. She also has many graduate hours in the disciplines of teaching and public services.
Ms. Beau first book Broken: Book One of the Assumption Series was released in May 2014. Since then, four other books, Barely Breathing, Blinded By Betrayal, Only Time Can Heal, and Love Hurts, have been released belonging to that series. The story is based on the lives of Bayshore Academy high school students, Ayma and Colton and a barrage of their friends and family. After the first three books, each additional book continues with the focus on another dynamic character(s) from the series. This will be a eight book series.
The second series is When Separate Worlds Collide. This will be a trilogy with two of the books already out on Amazon, Revelations and Seasons of Change. This is a new adult, paranormal, romance that promises to have lots of twists and turns that the reader never saw coming.
Other novels that Ms. Beau has written fall under the older YA and NA genres. This would include Just Once More, Somewhere-in-Between, The Reason Why, Unforgivable Secret, and Worth The Risk. If you love stories that will make you cry, scream, curse, and fall in love then this is the series for you. Everyone has that one love in their life that they will always remember, the one that will always leave them…breathless.
Izzi has also co-authored a true-life story with model, actress, former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, Abigail Rich. Invisibly Broken is the story of Ms. Rich’s life, one that will make the reader fall even more in love with this beautiful woman.
Ms. Beau enjoys writing, reading, taking long walks, playing with all her children, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She is an animal lover and will contribute a portion of her royalties to animal rescue and shelters nationwide.
She’s running from her title and a man she doesn’t love. He’s just a farm boy who dreams of becoming more. She has all the luxuries in the world but is never truly happy. He is forced to sleep in a barn and treated like a slave. She just wants to be invisible; he just wants to be seen When their two worlds collide, can they really live out their perfect dream? Throw in a hint of magic, a glass slipper and a ball. Add two nasty stepbrothers and then just maybe, love can conquer all.
I’m Kristy and I live in the U.K. I have always written short stories and poetry. I went to university to study acting which I loved, but my real passion has always been writing. So now I write the kind of stories I would have wanted to read as a teen. “Kiera’s Quest-Awakenings” is my first e-book. There are four in the teen fantasy series, ‘Sacrifices,’ ‘Perceptions,’ and ‘Choices.'( Muse It Up Publishing.) My YA contemporary romance book, “Just Sam,” Is available on Amazon in print & on Kindle as is my YA fairy tale retelling, ‘Cinderfella.’ “Summer’s End,” a YA Paranormal romance series, published again with ‘Muse It Up Publishing.’ This title’s also available in print and e-book. I’m currently editing the second book to this series. I have a joint YouTube channel, ‘TWO WORDY.’ We discuss books, writing, movies etc. I love reading YA angels, vamps etc. I love my kids and hopefully one day they will enjoy my crazy tales!
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Don’t miss this hot contemporary romance about a single mom and a swoon-worthy doctor who just might have the cure for loneliness…
SAVANNAH – Life hasn’t turned out the way I planned.
My marriage failed. My ex-husband moved on as soon as the divorce was final. I may never.
Especially with someone as presumptuous as Preston. Excuse me, Dr. Cole.
He may have the body of a Trojan and the heart of a lion. But I already have a man in my life.
And no one, not even a wealthy bachelor like Preston, is going to change that.
PRESTON – It hasn’t been the best years of my life.
My wife left me for a plastic surgeon and thanks to her hefty spending, now I’m in a quarter million dollars of debt. So much for true love.
But then Savannah steps into my office with her adorable son. I always had a thing for blondes. And children are something I’ve been forced to call a pipe dream.
She’s feisty and stubborn, but I won’t have a problem curing her affliction. After all, I am a doctor.
This book is a sweet & sexy contemporary romance with off the charts chemistry and a happily ever after that will make you melt! An Appointment is the fourth book in the Summer in New York series, which each feature a brand new couple who fall head over heels in the big apple.
One click today to schedule your appointment with NYC’s hottest doctor!
Lindsay Marie Miller was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, where she graduated from high school as Valedictorian. At sixteen, she started writing her first novel after being inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s International Bestselling Twilight Saga.
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University, she put her B.A. in English Literature to good use and published her debut novel, Emerald Green.
An author of over a dozen romance titles, Lindsay currently resides in her hometown where she is always working on her next novel.
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Amelia. ~*Broken hearts come from damaged souls, and those aren’t easily healed.*~
I miss my old boring life—the one devoid of guys and crazy people who try to kill me. Back then, there was no death, no stalkers, no boy who stole my heart. Now that my heart is permanently broken, I crave invisibility, and yet I desperately need closeness. With so many missing people in my life, Aiden steps up. At first, I willingly give him the pieces of my shattered soul, hoping he can put them back together. Then I realize, it’s not that easy because half of it is missing, and I need time to heal… away from Westbrook.
Hawk. ~*She gave away what was mine, so I’m going to take everything she has left.*~
Eliminating threats with the police breathing down my neck gets a bit complex, but brilliant minds adapt and make resources out of obstacles. To break Amelia, I use the secrets she’s been keeping to isolate her from the people she holds close, and finally, take down the remaining Knight. With no one left to shield her, I take her and get my happily ever after with my Queen… or so I thought. Let’s just say, I don’t deal well with interference.
Sonya’s a nerd—a cool nerd—who loves science, books, make-up and unicorns. She even has unicorn slippers and unicorn plushes adorn her office. It’s not obsession (or so she says), it’s simply an ode to her imaginative side.
She believes in fairytales and in the beautiful things a mind can conjure. She’s a firm believer of empowering the crazy fictional ideas, putting them down on paper (figurative paper because she’s not a fan of writing in notebooks), and letting them flourish into a story.
Don’t believe me? Ask her in any of her social media. She’s all about those connections.
“There’s so much potential in a dream…
a thought…
not exploring it seems like such a waste of something absolutely beautiful.”
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Ella a.k.a Miss Apple Pants is back in another charming story. But instead of losing everything she owns to a U-Haul truck, she’s about to lose her heart.
A lot has happened since we left Ella lost in Seattle. She’s become a mature woman and loves being a ‘timeshare mother’ with her hippie parents. Life is good. Hans is part of the past, that is until Alfred suddenly utters the word “dad” … And when Frank announces they are going to Europe for the summer, Ella finds herself split in two. Should she go find him? And is she still in love with him. Or is she, in fact, in love with someone else?
A warm-hearted and humorous romance/family drama, Lost in Love, is a celebration of family, friendship, and finding love when and where you least expect it.
“If you love a fast-paced story, with snappy dialogue and lots of humor, heart and girly feelings, this is the book for you.”
Charlotte is a mom, a wife, and an author—in that order. She’s originally from Denmark but moved to Seattle in 2005 with her husband, baby Alfred, and lots of hopes and dreams. The family has since added the twincesses, Emma and Olivia.
When she’s not ‘mom’ (read= doing laundry, making lunches, and solving kids’ world crisis), she spends every second of her free time writing what readers call compelling, fun, and loving stories. Her fiction is often inspired by real life and at times highly personal. Her novels are filled with endearingly flawed (mostly female) characters and emotional complexity. You are what you write. You write what you are.
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When you are faced with challenges, what matters most is how you choose to deal with them. That determines your fate… Her life seemed perfect. Her childhood best friend Christina was like a sister to her. Wherever she was, Christina was usually nearby. It should have been a wonderful beginning to adulthood during her freshman year of college. Unfortunately, two horrible nights shake her world to the core. Innocence is stolen, lives are shattered, and a young life is lost. Nothing will ever be the same again for Daniela. Daniela Franco finds it difficult to trust others after a horrible ordeal she experienced in her hometown. With a past that relentlessly controls her life, she decides to protect herself by never allowing anyone to get close enough to destroy her again. Daniela stays focused on work and school while staying away from the college party scene. She keeps a tiny circle of friends which keeps her safe, but life has a way of changing things. Her secrets from the past begin to slowly resurface and threaten to rock her world again in the dark and destructive way it did years earlier. Can Daniela face the demons from her past that are determined to finish what was started? Will the people she has grown to trust survive her secrets as well as their own? Changes are certain with new friendships, chances to build trust again, the possibility of finding love, and experiencing intimacy the way it is meant to be. Daniela must try to live with what she lost and with what will soon be found…
M. L. Garcia has always nurtured her love for creativity, either through writing, drawing or graphic designs. She is overjoyed to finally be able to share her creative love with others. M. L. loves having music playing in the background while writing, since it definitely helps bring to life what her imagination conjures up.
M. L. was born and raised in the heart of Texas. When she’s not busy with creating her stories or blogging, she is happily occupied with multitasking as a proud mother and the loving wife to a wonderful military man who helps remind her that real life love stories do exist. From being a Texas native, to living in North Carolina for almost 7 years, followed by 3 years in Germany, the culture shock never lasts long. She’s a fan of football, traveling and just enjoying life! M. L. tries to make the most of every new experience in her journey through life.
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BAILEY – Still single at twenty five. Not the future I had in mind.
If only I understood men. How they think. What they want.
So far, online dating is a bust. Until my new friend Carter agrees to help me.
He’s rugged and sexy in a brooding kind of way. Too be bad he’s got me in the friend zone.
Because the only man I want is him…
CARTER – From the moment we meet, I can’t stop thinking about her.
She’s everything any man would dream of having. But she’ll never be mine.
I’m broken and lost. I’m not good enough for her. No man is.
That’s why I’m breaking guy code and spilling all of our secrets.
So she won’t be subject to the manipulative ways of men.
Because Bailey deserves her knight in shining armor. Even if he’s not me…
AN AGREEMENT is a heartwarming standalone romance about what happens when a lonely entrepreneur meets a billionaire’s daughter. This is the third book in the Summer in New York series, which each feature a brand new couple who fall head over heels in the big apple.
Lindsay Marie Miller was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, where she graduated from high school as Valedictorian. At sixteen, she started writing her first novel after being inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s International Bestselling Twilight Saga.
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University, she put her B.A. in English Literature to good use and published her debut novel, Emerald Green.
An author of over a dozen romance titles, Lindsay currently resides in her hometown where she is always working on her next novel.
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No matter the odds, and no matter the risk, they will defend their country…
To the death.
Greer and her Navy SEAL sisters are willing to do whatever it takes to save what’s left of their country. After losing one of their team members during a mission, the pain and anger they feel fuels their need to avenge their best friend’s death.
Unfortunately, an unwelcome and untimely suspension has put their plan for retribution on hold, forcing them to stand back and watch the country they love fall apart.
Chelsi Arnold was born and raised in Texas, (And yes, like most Texans she tends to be a little biased to the fact that everything is bigger and better in Texas) – but hey, it ain’t bragging if it’s true 😉 Chelsi grew up in a single-stop-light town where she spent most of her time playing sports and going to rodeos. Throughout Chelsi’s life, her goals and dreams have changed, but having a close relationship with her friends and family, and her love for creativity has always remained. Chelsi is a firm believer that anything is possible, as long as you work hard and have determination; there is nothing you cannot accomplish.
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With the Sterilization Law threatening the entire lower class, Chase Martinez has a lot to fear. Everyone around him is rising and falling for their rights. Chase’s only goal is to protect his girlfriend, Mariana. But what can a single man do against an entire system seeking to destroy everything he has ever worked for?
As the daughter of state officer Andrew Davis, Tina has known nothing but privilege and luxury her whole life. Her experiences change, however, when she meets Chase for the first time. Never before had she realized how cruel and unfair the system could be.
When the Sterilization Law is passed and the riots take a turn for the worse, shattering Chase’s life beyond repair, Tina can no longer remain impassive. She must now take matters into her own hands. She will infiltrate the system and tear it apart from the inside out.
Alice Rachel grew up in France before moving to the United States to live with her husband. She spends her free time reading, going to the movies, taking care of her guinea pigs, and drawing. Alice loves to interact with her readers. You can find her on Facebook as well as on her website www.alicerachelwrites.com and on GoodReads.
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Can’t Forget by Colleen S. Myers was a fast pace, epic science fiction fantasy drama, that has me hooked just as must as the first book.
The second book in the Solum Series, is a continuations series so I highly suggest you read the first book, as it will give you much needed backstory and get a better understanding of Bata and Marin. I very much enjoyed reading about Bata and Marin, it fit better in this book and actually added something good to the plot and at times drove it forward.
What I will say, and something I find irritating with female MC’s/the hero; was that she fell into the whole,I can do it myself trope. She didn’t listen to reason and, it bit her hard in the behind. But it’s like TV, no matter what I mutter into the book she’s an’t going to listen. I do get it, I do, it moves the story forwards, crates drama, and a deadly situation. I just didn’t like the whole “You can’t tell me what to do!” trope. No one likes to be told what they can and can’t do. But sometimes, closing your mouth and processing why a person is asking you not to do something dangerous, could save your life. I’m in the military, so I know this, teach this and stress this, to my young subordinates that have the same attitudes.
Outside of that, like the first book, we are still getting pieces of Bata’s past, this drives not only the plot but the reader. The authors does this through flashbacks, and they’re pretty intense. There is bit of a plot bomb towards the end, and you are going to have your mouths opened. I’m not going to say, cause I don’t want to ruin a thing about this original read. Not only is the writing smooth and easy to follow but the raw emotions that it’s lace with, will pull at your hearts string, snapping them, making you feel for Bata, and for the hell that she went through.
Overall this book, this series is a must read. I give this book my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval. It’s truly something special and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.
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This is my second book I’ve read from this author and I loved it. It really teaches you to be true to yourself as well as those around you. Jeff is pretty much your social hermit. He was bullied so much that he’s kind of folded into himself. Braeden swoops in to save Jeff one day and tries to befriend him. during all the interactions, Jeff starts to fall for the hotshot of the school.
I loved this coming of age story about taking chances and being true to one’s heart. There might be battle wounds but the right person can heal them. Not everyone has the perfect life. Behind closed doors they can being living in their own hell.
This book is definitely a MUST on anyone’s list. The story is beautifully written and it will constantly tug at your heart strings!
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Seducing Fortune is the third book in the Serendipity Series by the talented Brinda Berry. Dylan Mercado, has taken over his father’s car business after his father was forced to retire because of health issues. He has always been a playboy, taking home one woman after the next, never committing to anyone. Emerson, is a former stripper turned housekeeper for Dylan and his roommates, Jordy and Collin. They have always been friendly with each other but after a brief dancing encounter one night they both secretly have feelings for the other. Unfortunately, neither one of them is willing to let down the walls they have built up from their tumultuous past.
Emerson is living life, raising her sister Gabby, working hard and trying to forget about the fact that her father is in prison. She still can’t believe that she was once a stripper but also doesn’t want that to define her. She has spent so long, not letting anyone into her life that she is stunned when Dylan takes her off guard. “I’m normally a good liar. Someone asks how I’m doing and I pull on my hunky-dory mask. Another mentions my dad in the federal penitentiary and I act as though it doesn’t bother me. My real feelings are buried deep, a grave of emotions. No visitors allowed.”
Dylan, has a good reason for not letting anyone in and it’s one no one would ever know. He was left devastated one time in his past, and has found it’s not always better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all. He also comes from a family where money seems to be the only important thing, instead of relationships.
Each of them have their own impressions of the other, but soon discover that they don’t really know anything each other. They discover that their version of the truth may not be the truth at all. “The enormity of my prejudices slams me. It’s not like I expected a silver pole in the middle of the room. But I don’t expect ex-strippers to be ex-homecoming queens.”
While Emerson is working out her feelings for Dylan from afar, she meets Toby a nice guy who wants to date her and just happened to be there when she needed help. He continues to reach out to her, help her in her times of distress, and be compassionate. Her father’s past and misdealing’s soon come back to haunt her and she is left having to fight to survive while trying to protect the ones she loves. She is forced to keep secrets from those around her, but doesn’t realize that the people around her have been keeping secrets a very long time. Not everything is as it seems and things may have been put in motion long before she even realized. The twists and turns this story takes will keep you guessing and maybe rooting for the people you shouldn’t be.
Will Emerson and Toby end up happy? Will she break his heart and take the less safe road to Dylan? Can Dylan, let go of his past hurt and truly be committed to one woman and no matter what they decide will any of them survive?
I loved Brinda Berry’s writing style, which kept the story flowing non-stop. It is refreshing to read a book that has romance, love, pain, sorrow, and so much more without only focusing on the sexual aspects. She writes a classy novel that will be appealing to women everywhere and does a great job of bringing the reader into the characters’ lives.
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