Blackbird by Molly McAdams

Blackbird (Redemption Series) 

by Molly McAdams 

Release Date: February 28, 2017 

Spoiler Free Review by Rachel

I live in a world few know exist. I’ve trained for this. I know what to say, what to do, and how to act. I’ve perfected the lethal calm required for this life.

Now it’s time to buy my first girl. But all it takes is one look at the brave girl who starts singing mid-auction for that calm to slip.

Briar Chapman is going to be the death of me, and I don’t care. I’ll take every day with her until that death comes, and I’ll welcome it when it does.​

On the outside, Lucas Holt is what nightmares are made of. A man cloaked in darkness, with sin-filled eyes and an enticing grin. A devil so devastatingly beautiful and cruel that his very presence instills fear.

But beneath his terrifying, ever-calm exterior is an affectionate man haunted by a past that refuses to stay buried. And Lucas looks at me as though he’s finally found the only person who can make it all go away.

We’re a battle of the brightest day and the darkest night—and I want to lie in the wake of our war.

I've always enjoyed reading Molly's books. Emotional reads and all the feelings that come along with them? Yes, please!! Blackbird definitely has all of the emotions you've come to expect from Molly, but it has SO MUCH MORE. It's darker, sexier, and will leave you wanting more! I've seen it said over and over again, but I'll reiterate;This is definitely Molly McAdams best work. 

Blackbird covers some tough subjects, as you can tell with just the synopsis. Human trafficking, kidnapping, hostage situations, a whole world that most of us only read about in fiction, or see on the Hollywood big screen. Parts of it were really tough to read, I'll admit! Blackbird will make you second guess yourself and how you "think you'd react" in a frightening and intense situation. Are things always as they seem? Not usually.

Oh, and the twist? It will Blow. Your. Freaking. Mind!!!

  

What can I say about this book without giving anything away? I felt the heartache and fear that Briar felt as her world was turned upside down. I was utterly consumed by the secrets and seduction of Lucas; a mysterious man with a heart of gold and a dark past he can't seem to rise above, not for lack of trying. Blackbird completely blew me out of the water and I will never forget the feeling that came over me when it all fell into place. I

“I would burn the world to keep her safe."

Molly's writing shines in this novel, I need more suspense from her because she is SO GOOD at writing it! My anxiety was crazy nuts through the roof. I would think I had it figured out and then boom...NOPE! I was in a glass case of emotion throughout most of this novel, but the last 25% was…..

Crazy.               Intense.              Epic!

               

                     ALL THE EMOTIONS.

ALL THE THINGS.

ALL THE FEELINGS.

Again, I just can’t get over the twist!!! It will leave you with your mouth hanging wide open and then when it's all said and done....a HUGE smile on your face.This book was EVERYTHING. What's that saying...The devil is in the details? I am insanely excited for the rest of the stories in the Redemption Series. Hang on to your hats, folks, because Molly McAdams is just getting started.  

“Because he is the darknessHe is the devil….…and I love him”

Molly McAdams: Human Trafficking Awareness Info

Annapolis Crowne Plaza Hotel - Review

Stay - February 17, 2017 through February 19, 2017
Location: 173 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

This past weekend I was able to attend Rebels Hit the Road in Annapolis, Maryland. The book signing was hosted by Sidonia Rose, Amy McGlone, and Tonya Nagle. The event took place at the Crowne Plaza in Annapolis.

I have lived in Maryland most of my life. I have driven past this hotel more times than I can possibly count and even parked in the same parking lot previously yet I have never been inside. From the outside it looks just "average." Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from the hotel when I showed up but I was pleasantly surprised.

The hotel was clean, modern and overall the staff were friendly. The rooms were spacious enough for four people to share without ever feeling as though we were on top of one of another and the in room amenities were ample.

My only observations were that the hotel was not adequately staffed for the amount of people that were staying in the hotel for the event. The lounge was backed up on Friday night and the breakfast buffet service was slow the next morning. The employees tried really hard to keep up but clearly they just didn't have enough people to keep up with the flow.

Even living local to the hotel I could see me staying here again for future events or even a night away to just enjoy an event in that area. Bedknobs and Book Babes would recommend this hotel!

Things My Husband Says (Out of the Blue, Book 1) by Barbara Blue

Things My Husband Says 

By Barbara Blue 

Short and Sweet Review by Rachel

DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE OFFENDS YOU,

“I'm full of "baby gravy". You need to do something about that.”

THINGS MY HUSBAND SAYS is an unfiltered collection of conversations between myself and my husband of over twenty-five years. If you have lost your ability to laugh at inappropriate bedroom banter between two married and consenting adults, then IMMEDIATELY STOP READING! This book is not for you. We are from completely different tribes and you will hate everything about this book. I prefer to avoid receiving bad reviews when possible...So help me, help you, help me by you not reading this book full of ridiculous references about fornication.

Emma Chase, NY Times Bestselling Author says,"THINGS MY HUSBAND SAYS is a collection of laugh out loud, holds nothing back, unabashedly honest, gigglingly relatable episodes that are bursting with real-life and real love on every single page. A great read for old married people, newlyweds, singles, and everyone in between."

Joe “Not in My Town” Martin says, “He’s a true inspiration to mankind and they should erect statues of him for us to salute.”

Bryan, The Husband said, “You better not be using my real name in this.”

Out of the Blue Series, Volume One
DISCLAIMER: Paperback copies contain emojis that may appear pixelated or fuzzy due to the printing process. The author chose to keep the emojis in the paperback to maintain the added humor they provide for each episode.  

My Thoughts

Barbara.....Y'all nasty. BAHAHHAA!!!! But seriously....  

This book is exactly what it says it'll be! 

Things My Husband Says is a collection of short stories and conversations that happen between Blue and her husband. It's a funny, and sometimes ewww-inducing look into their "geriatric love nest." If you follow her on social media, you know exactly what you're getting into. If you don't follow her, you're missing out! Unless you're a prude, or if you don't enjoy completely inappropriate sexual innuendos. But....let's be honest, those are the spice of life. 

Here's a peek at one of my favorite "episodes", but you really have to see each one with the emoji's that Blue adds, they totally complete each episode!

Episode #36
Him: I've got a hard on. At our age, we should never let a hard on go to waste. 

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SKIN : A 44 Chapters Novel by BB Easton

SKIN : A 44 Chapters Novel 

By BB Easton 

Review by Rachel

“Knight was a skinhead. Correction, Knight was THE skinhead.”

-BB Easton, 44 Chapters About 4 Men

Based on (mostly) true events, SKIN is the story of Knight and BB. It is the story of how a good girl, from a good home, with good intentions and even better grades, managed to get herself mixed up in every bad thing imaginable. It is about love and loss and learning that in this life, looks can be deceiving. 

*To fully enjoy this book it is recommended that readers first experience 44 CHAPTERS ABOUT 4 MEN; however, SKIN can be read as a stand-alone. 

**SKIN is not intended for everyone. It contains themes that might upset or offend sensitive audiences. Please consult the introduction for a list of triggers. 

***Now I'm just adding asterisks to be an asshole.

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My Thoughts

....are a complete cluster fuck in the most delicious way possible. When I say this is NOTHING like you've ever read, I mean it's absolutely NOTHING like you've ever read before, or ever will read again. Nothing will ever touch this series for me. I will own it in every format available and, god willing, keep my shit together when I finally meet BB Easton.

Photo by BexLovesBooks on BB Easton Facebook

This novel stems from BB Easton’s first book called 44 Chapters About 4 Men (see review here). 
Skin is book one of the series that will cover the 4 men from BB’s life that were mentioned in 44 Chapters. My recommendation is to read that one first, but you technically don’t “have to”. Although you’d be crazy nuts if you didn’t read every damn word this bat-shit passionate, punk ass bish has written. #GIRLCRUSH

Skin gave me the best (worst?) book hangover I’ve ever encountered. I was useless. Completely. Utterly. Useless. All I could think about was Knight and BB for weeks! They consumed my entire existence. I couldn’t function. My family got death glares when asking what was for dinner. I seriously felt like I was going crazy…and Knight, aka Skin, was the root cause of it all. I couldn’t even THINK about reading anything else...so what did I do? I reread 44 Chapters and Skin two more times each. Just to really drive it home and ensure my one way ticket to some serious therapy.

Photo From BB Easton Facebook Page

This book is not for the faint of heart. It’s not for the ladies who want sunshine and roses shooting out of…umm….every page. ;-) It’s not for the ladies who want their book boyfriends tall, dark and handsome with a side of beefcake. This is for the ladies who can sympathize with the black sheep, the weirdos and the loners. Ronald McKnight, aka Knight, aka Skin, will get completely under your skin. He’ll piss you off. He’ll steal your heart. He’ll make you want to do dirty, dirty things. You’ll want to scream at BB's adorable little punk ass to, “RUN! RUN FOR YOUR DAMN LIFE!” But by the same token, you’ll also find yourself whispering for her to “Stay. Hold him tight. Make him understand. Make him realize there’s more out there.” I never in a million years thought I’d be able to say one of my top book boyfriends is a Skinhead. But here I am. Screaming it loud and proud. I loved revisiting all of the 90’s music and fashion that’s mentioned in Skin (and 44 Chapters) And going back to when smoking was cool. Haha! BB paints a picture so vivid, I felt like I was living vicariously through her and I loved every second of it.

BB Easton, you emotionally mind fucked me, and I cannot wait for more.

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44 Chapters About 4 Men

Skin : A 44 Chapters Novel