Bully (Fall Away series #1) by Penelope Douglas

Bully by Penelope Douglas

Released June 17, 2013

Spoiler Free by Meagan

My name is Tate. He doesn't call me that, though. He would never refer to me so informally, if he referred to me at all. No, he'll barely even speak to me.
But he still won't leave me alone.
We were best friends once. Then he turned on me and made it his mission to ruin my life. I've been humiliated, shut out, and gossiped about all through high school. His pranks and rumors got more sadistic as time wore on, and I made myself sick trying to stay out of his way. I even went to France for a year, just to avoid him.
But I'm done hiding from him now, and there's no way in hell I'll allow him to ruin my senior year. He might not have changed, but I have. It's time to fight back. 
I'm not going to let him bully me anymore.

Winter Untold (Summer Unplugged #3) by Amy Sparling

Winter Untold (Summer Unplugged #3) by Amy Sparling

Released December 20, 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

Part 3 in the Summer Unplugged Series. This is a 19,000 word novella. 

"When Jace accepts a job that has him traveling all over the country, Bayleigh wonders how their relationship can survive on random text messages and intermitent phone calls. Frustrated by his popularity on Facebook and jealous of all the parties he's attending, she finds comfort and friendship in Chase, the guy who just moved in next door. "

Autumn Unlocked (Summer Unplugged #2) by Amy Sparling

Autumn Unlocked (Summer Unplugged #2) by Amy Sparling 

Released September 27, 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

The sequel to Summer Unplugged.

"After a summer grounded from technology, Bayleigh is back home and rebuilding her relationship with her mother. Her boyfriend Jace keeps his promise and stays in Texas, where he works at a local motocross track. 

Knowing her relationship with Jace is something special and not like all the guys before him, Bayleigh is determined to keep their love strong, despite his notorious fame in the motocross world and the dozens of girls throwing themselves at him in his new job."

More Than Her (More Than #2) by Jay McLean

More Than Her (More Than #2) by Jay McLean

Released November 17, 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"For every action there is an equal or opposite reaction."

For every choice you make there are rewards, 

or there are consequences.

It was my choice to walk away the first time.

And my choice to chase her the second.

But sometimes you don't get a choice, 

and all you get are the consequences.

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, 

while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

Unless that someone is Logan Matthews. 

Because loving him didn't give me 

the strength to walk away.

It didn't give me 

the courage to fight for him.

And when it was over, 

all it gave me was a broken heart."

Addicted for Now (Addicted #2) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Addicted for Now (Addicted #2) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Released November 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"No. More. Sex. 

Those are the three words Lily Calloway fears the most. But Loren Hale is determined to be with Lily without enabling her dangerous compulsions. With their new living situation—sleeping in the same bed, for real, together—Lily has new battles. Like not jumping Lo’s bones every night. Not being consumed by sex and his body.

Loren plans to stay sober, to right all of his wrongs. So when someone threatens to expose Lily’s secret to her family and the public, he promises that he’ll do anything to protect her. But with old enemies surfacing, Lo has more at stake than his sobriety.

They will torment Lily until Lo breaks. 

And his worst fear isn’t relapsing. He hears the end. He sees it. The one thing that could change everything. Just three words. 

No. More. Us."

If you have not read Ricochet, you should stop reading this review and go read that book first. Even though it is a companion novel, it needs to be read before this book.

Tag Chaser by Kandi Steiner

Tag Chaser by Kandi Steiner

Released September 25, 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Venus

"Paisley Bronson is a 27 year old successful advertising professional, but the most exciting part of her life happens outside of work. Claiming the life of a tag chaser toward the end of her college career has taught her one thing - never get too close. She has enjoyed her dating lifestyle, but when her best friend makes a bet that she won't ever be able to date a normal guy, her competitive nature takes control and she vows to change the game. 

When Paisley meets the incredibly handsome and practically perfect Corbin Ray, she begins to think keeping her word might be easier than she thought. But when an accidental discovery reveals that Corbin is in the Army, she knows she must run the other way and never look back. Although it kills her, she aims to move on and look for a new prospect. 

There's just one small problem. 

Paisley's been assigned a new client at work, and his name is Corbin Ray. 

Will Paisley and Corbin give in to the chemistry between them, or will their past and present complications keep them apart?  

Immerse yourself in this fun and irresistibly naughty game of cat and mouse."

Forever & Always (The Ever Trilogy #1) by Jasinda Wilder

Forever & Always (The Ever Trilogy #1) by Jasinda Wilder

Released December 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

Ever,

These letters are often all that get me through week to week. Even if it’s just random stuff, nothing important, they’re important to me. Gramps is great, and I love working on the ranch.

But…I’m lonely.

I feel disconnected, like I’m no one, like I don’t belong anywhere. Like I’m just here until something else happens. I don’t even know what I want with my future. But your letters, they make me feel connected to something, to someone. I had a crush on you, when we first met. I thought you were beautiful. So beautiful. It was hard to think of anything else. Then camp ended and we never got together, and now all I have of you is these letters.

S**t.

I just told you I have a crush on you. HAD. Had a crush. Not sure what is anymore. A letter-crush? A literary love? That’s stupid. Sorry. I just have this rule with myself that I never throw away what I write and I always send it, so hopefully this doesn’t weird you out too much. I had a dream about you too. Same kind of thing. Us, in the darkness, together.

Just us.

And it was like you said, a memory turned into a dream, but a memory of something that’s never happened, but in the dream it felt so real, and it was more, I don’t even know, more RIGHT than anything I’ve ever felt, in life or in dreams. I wonder what it means that we both had the same dream about each other. Maybe nothing, maybe everything. You tell me.

Cade

----------------------------------------------------------------

Cade,

We’re pen pals. Maybe that’s all we’ll ever be. I don’t know. If we met IRL (in real life, in case you’re not familiar with the term) what would happen? And just FYI, the term you used, a literary love? It was beautiful. So beautiful. That term means something, between us now. We are literary loves. Lovers? I do love you, in some strange way. Knowing about you, in these letters, knowing your hurt and your joys, it means something so important to me, that I just can’t describe. I need your art, and your letters, and your literary love.

If we never have anything else between us, I need this. I do. Maybe this letter will only complicate things, but like you I have a rule that I never erase or throw away what I’ve written and I always send it, no matter what I write in the letter.

Your literary love,

Ever

Addicted to You (Addicted #1) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Addicted to You (Addicted #1) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Released August 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"She’s addicted to sex. He’s addicted to booze…the only way out is rock bottom.

No one would suspect shy Lily Calloway’s biggest secret. While everyone is dancing at college bars, Lily stays in the bathroom. To get laid. Her compulsion leads her to one-night stands, steamy hookups and events she shamefully regrets. The only person who knows her secret happens to have one of his own.

Loren Hale’s best friend is his bottle of bourbon. Lily comes at a close second. For three years, they’ve pretended to be in a real relationship, hiding their addictions from their families. They’ve mastered the art of concealing flasks and random guys that filter in and out of their apartment.

But as they sink beneath the weight of their addictions, they cling harder to their destructive relationship and wonder if a life together, for real, is better than a lie. Strangers and family begin to infiltrate their guarded lives, and with new challenges, they realize they may not just be addicted to alcohol and sex.

Their real vice may be each other."

So this was the FIRST book in 2014 I read...why am I JUST getting around to writing a review? I mean..this is my TOP FAVORITE series EVER!

More Than This (More Than #1) by Jay McLean

More Than This (More Than #1) by Jay McLean

Released July 10th 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"When Mikayla imagined her prom night, she envisioned a fairy-tale evening full of romance. So when betrayal and tragedy come in quick succession, Mikayla is completely destroyed. Suddenly, everything she loved and everyone she relied on are tragically, irrevocably gone.

Jake, a handsome boy she just met, happens to witness her loss. With no one to turn to, Mikayla is forced to depend on this near stranger and his family, and he in turn is determined to take care of her. But Mikayla—thrust into adulthood with no one to guide her—is desperate to contain her grief and hide what she considers to be her weakness. Mikayla and Jake both want more, but despite their growing closeness and intense chemistry, she tries to keep her distance and protect her heart. As he does everything in his power to win her trust, Mikayla must choose between remaining alone and safe or letting love in."

Prepare to fall in love.

The Game Changer (The Perfect Game #2) by J. Sterling

The Game Changer (The Perfect Game #2) by J. Sterling

Released June 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"Jack appeared at my door last night after six months of no communication wearing a Mets jersey and holding a dozen red roses. He told me he was sorry, that he loved me, and that he would earn my trust again. It took everything in me to not fall apart at the mere sight of him. I wanted to take him back into my life, but I needed to know that this time it would be forever…

In J. Sterling’s highly anticipated follow-up to her USA Today bestselling novel The Perfect Game, Jack and Cassie quickly realize that their new lifestyle can often be cruel and unforgiving. Their happiness is put to the test as the past is never truly far behind.

How do you stay together when the world's trying to tear you apart?"

After reading The Perfect Game, I think that The Game Changer was very much needed... it feels in the gaps of the previous books...and its going to make you completely  fall in LOVE Jack again !!

Away (Keaton #1) by BA Wolfe

Away (Keaton #1) by BA Wolfe

Released November 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"What good is running AWAY when you only end up lost? 

Cassandra Pierce had her whole "perfect" life planned out by her parents. One night of pure weakness and lust has her running away from it all and seeking refuge in Alamosa with her best friend. But it seems life has other plans for her when she finds herself lost in the small town of Keaton. 

Jason Bradley is a charming country guy. He lives a simple life that’s nothing like what Cassandra is used to. A single moment in life changed everything he thought he once knew, leaving him with a broken heart and an unplanned future. 

What happens in Keaton is nothing Cassandra or her heart could have ever prepared for. The instant connection she shares with Jason is no secret, but what they're keeping hidden from one another is. Will these two be able to find a way to trust each other or will their secrets tear them apart?"

You know when a book has touched you...when it grabs your heart so strong, that when its over, it's ALL you can think about? Yup, that was Away for me. I ABSOLUTELY positively felt every single emotion. Away has completely shattered me.

Price of a Kiss (Forbidden Men #1) by Linda Kage

Price of a Kiss (Forbidden Men #1) by Linda Kage

Released August 14th 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"I don’t care what my cousin says; I am not the queen of impossible relationships. I mean, just because my last boyfriend tried to kill me and left a bit of a scar on my neck, then forced me to move across the country and legally change my name to Reese Randall to escape him, does not mean—

Oh, who am I kidding? For a freshman in college, I have to have the worst dating track record ever.

It’s no wonder love is the last thing on my mind when Mason Lowe enters my life. But the chemistry between us is like bam! Our connection defies logic. And he’s just so freaking hot. Being around him makes me feel more alive than I’ve ever felt before. I even like bickering with him. He could be my soul mate...except for one teeny tiny glitch.

He's a gigolo.

Boy, do I know how to pick them."

Price of a Kiss was a cute, heartwarming Adult romance. It was lighthearted and romantic but still had emotional depth. The writing was great and the story was sweet. And definitely hot, I mean HOT!

Running on Empty (Mending Hearts, #1) by L.B. Simmons

Running on Empty (Mending Hearts, #1) by L.B. Simmons

Released January 4, 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"I had the perfect life. 

Beautiful and loving husband.Three gorgeous little girls. 

Successful career. 

The only thing missing was the white picket fence. I really wanted that fence. 

Three years ago, I lost that life. I lost my husband. And I lost myself. But, eventually, I found my way through the darkness. I’ve made peace with my new life. I have my girls, and that’s all that matters. They are my world. I have no illusions of ever falling in love again or getting whisked away on a white horse. 

But then he came back into my life. On a freakin’ motorcycle.

There’s no way I’ll let him turn my life completely upside down. Absolutely no way. 

The question is…

How long can I keep pretending that I’m happy with my life being right-side up?"

L.B. Simmons exceeded every expectation I had for this book. I am in love with the way she writes because it’s not just her putting words down on a page. She brings them to life and makes you feel what the characters are feeling. I‘m looking forward to reading the next two books in the series!  

Falling into Us (Falling #2) by Jasinda Wilder

Falling into Us (Falling #2)

Released June 19, 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal Pace

"THE STORY YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW... 

When Kyle Calloway died, he took a part of Nell with him. She wasn’t the only one left to pick up the pieces, however; Kyle’s death left a gaping hole in the hearts and lives of his parents and his older brother Colton, and ultimately broke the will of the girl he loved. 

THE STORY YOU NEVER IMAGINED... 

Becca de Rosa is Nell’s best friend. When Kyle died, Nell was so devastated that no one could reach her, not even her best friend Becca. As she tries to help Nell through her grief, Becca’s own life is thrust into turmoil, and everything she knows is changed. 

Jason Dorsey asked Nell out the week after her sixteenth birthday, but that date never happened. Instead, he ended up going out with Nell’s best friend, Becca. He had no way of knowing, then, how that one date would send him on a life-long journey with Becca. He had no way of knowing the tragedies and triumphs he would experience, or that in Becca, he might find the love of a lifetime.

THE HEARTACHE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET."

Falling Into Us is the sequel (not a continuation of the first book, but a parallel story-line with different main characters) to Falling Into You, It is about the healing process , love, family and Friendships. I'm not sure I can fully describe how much I adore Jasinda Wilder...she does not disappoint. No other author has made me cry like Jasinda Wilder! 

Falling into You (Falling #1) by Jasinda Wilder

Falling into You (Falling #1) by Jasinda Wilder

Released 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"I wasn't always in love with Colton Calloway; I was in love with his younger brother, Kyle, first. Kyle was my first one true love, my first in every way.

Then, one stormy August night, he died, and the person I was died with him.

Colton didn't teach me how to live. He didn't heal the pain. He didn't make it okay. He taught me how to hurt, how to not be okay, and, eventually, how to let go"

“This book is for anyone who has ever lost a loved one, for anyone who has woken up crying and gone to bed the same way, for anyone who has had to learn that it’s okay to not be okay. Surviving isn’t strength, it’s continuing to breathe one day at a time; strength is learning to live despite the pain.”

Pepped Up by Ali Dean (Pepper Jones Book 1)

Pepped Up by Ali Dean

Published August 25th, 2013

Spoiler Free by Meagan

"Pepper Jones is ready for an epic cross country season. She wants to qualify for Nationals, and she’s willing to do anything it takes to make it happen. She can handle long miles and hill sprints, but boys? That’s an entirely different challenge.

Pepper’s never considered revealing her deeper feelings for her longtime friend, Jace Wilder. After all, he’s got the personal magnetism and good looks to hook just about any girl in town -- and he has. Their friendship stands apart from high school social circles, and they’re both just fine with that (or at least they pretend to be).

That is, until running star Ryan Harding moves to town.
When it comes to running, Pepper’s goals are clear. But when it comes to Jace and Ryan, it’s nowhere near as simple"

Pepper Jones is a runner, that is what her life revolves around. She has never had a boyfriend or even desired to have one, unless you count her infatuation with her best friend Jace. Yes, the Jace Wilder is her best friend. Everything changes when Ryan comes to town. 

"The quiet moment is broken when I hear Jace in the woods. "Where is she?" he asks, seemingly to no one in particular. I stiffen, and Ryan stops moving his finger along my arm. When Jace bursts through the clearing across the campfire, green eyes blazing, I think I can actually see what frightens people about Jace. He looks volatile. 

"Jace?" I sit up and I hate that my voice quivers. I can see Jace's chest rising and falling as he breathes deeply. His hands clench and unclench. It feels like minutes, although I know it's only seconds, before he slowly makes his way around the campfire and crouches in front of me. "

Pepper quickly learns that she knows very little about Jace since he started high school and made new friends, although they have always been best friends. Jace has always been overly protective when it comes to Pepper, never wanted her to party or drink so when she starts to go out more, he goes out of control. 

"When did it start?" I ask. 

"I guess I noticed the first time he went all crazy was that night I saw you at Remy's place," Wes says. 

"and by get all crazy you mean, get super fucked up right?" Time to stop beating around the bush. 

"Yeah, He never gets real fucked up though. He'll chill, have some drinks, and stayed in control."

To outsiders it may seem like Jace has feelings for Pepper, but only she knows the truth. Her attraction to him is one sided, she knows he sees her as his little sister. Or does he?

"I won't do it anymore. If you don't want. If it means I can be with you." Jace says, his eyes searching my face.

"You won't do what? And be with me how?" 

"Be with you. Like this. Just like this. I could like here every night and I'd be the happiest person in the world."

With Jace sending mixed signals and her budding relationship with Ryan, what's a girl to do? Does Jace want to be with her? What about her and Ryan, where does this leave them? Does Pepper even want to be with Jace anymore? These are all questions I asked my self when I was reading this story. 

Props to Ali Dean for writing such a fantastic book. I laughed and my heart ached when ever Pepper was upset, which happened a few times. With running being such a big part of her life, what's a girl to do when she's confused? Run. And that is what she does with her trusty side kick Dave.

Purchase Link:
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Emerge by S.E. Hall

Emerge by S.E. Hall

Released May 15, 2013
Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

 

"Laney Walker is a quick witted, athletic, southern tomboy who lets few get too close, using her sarcastic zingers to deflect and no idea how others view her. 

Evan Allen's always been "friend zoned" yet protected and coveted Laney since they were children. But college puts a gap between them that neither were prepared for- old relationships are tested, new ones are formed and nothing will ever be the same.

Especially when in walks one Dane Kendrick, not at all the familiar, southern charmer of home, but an animal all his own. 

A story of growing up, friendship, loyalty, first love, primal love...and life."

Theres Laney Walker, a 10 year old girl raised by her father (naturally, she becomes a tom boy). When we meet Laney, she has gotten into it with a girl in her class, they think Laney is "angry and acting out," due to the lack female influence in her life. Principal Mills calls Laneys father in, and not only is he not surprised to find that Laney has been involved in a scuff, but that a boy named Evan Allen has stepped in to take up for her. Laneys dad sees this as noble and invited Evan to go fishing.

8 Years later.... We are taken to Laney and Evans senior year in high school. Laney and Evan are best friends. Hes the perfect best friend. He taught her how to drive, and they have many firsts together.

Evan Allen. Hes gorgeous. Six feet tall, lean, shaggy brown hair, blue eyes...total swoon worthy. Oh yeah...and throw in his football status, navy blue letter jacket, and slightly shy demeanor... and you've got every high school girl's fantasy. But he's only got eyes for Laney

Evan finally gets the nerve to ask Laney on a real date.

"Laney, you're THAT girl.. the one guys make up in their head when they put all the parts together to make one perfect girl. "

Actually, they both can not hide their feelings anymore, and its inevitable that they finally decide to go beyond best friends. They are prefect together, and i could not image a better boyfriend for Laney.

"I love her more than any man has ever loved a woman.. I am sure of it. I've loved her since the first time her little tomboy Ass smarted off to me, when she was all dirt and elbows.. and now, she's a goddess."

Evan and Laney applied to the same college, and even though they'd planned on attending the same school, Laneys acceptance letter never came. They both know that with Evan going  to UGA and Laney going to Georgia Southern, things will be different.. they spend the summer together, and once they both leave for school, they never expected it to be this hard. Laney and Evan come to agreement that they aren't going to hold each other back.. They still love each other, but won't hold each other back from happiness while apart.

Laney moves in where her new dorm roomie, Bennett... and her high school best friend, Kaitlyn, is at the college where Evan attends so she and Bennett became instant friends. Bennett wants Laney to live . And when Bennett forces Laney to go to a college event.. and she meets, Dane Kendrick... The guy who changes everything.. (My heart completely breaks right here for Evan)

Dane Kendrick. He is just beautiful. So much different then Evan -  Dark hair, dark eyes, tanned skin.. perfection.. I I never wanted to like Dane. I'm all Team Evan. Laney describes him as " The world's sexiest reason to drop you panties.." Well crap.. now I'm leaving from Team Evans to now..Team Fence.. Splinters or not- I am sitting here and NO ONE can make me move.. I want both. Laney needs both.

"Disney" and Dane ( that is his nickname for her) have such a strong connection. My fingers and my heart are on FIRE.. I'm about to burst.. and I know at this point.. I am a goner- along with Laney.. Hook, line, and sinker - I AM SUNK....

"I won't share you, Laney. Not your lips, not your thoughts, not your body, and especially not your heart. You don't have to give it all to me just yet, but give me nothing if any of it belongs to him."

"Open your eyes, Laney, look at me. Make damn sure you know it's me kissing you, and don't you ever hide from it." 

Laney is very mature for her age, but she constantly struggles with her feelings for Dane and not wanting to hurt Evan. But she soon realizes that what she has with Dane is unlike anything she experienced with Evan.

For a little while, we have sorta a love triangle going on..and I absolutely HATE love triangles. Love triangles are a hard subject to get right, but S.E. Hall nailed it in this novel. The emotions are intense and your heart goes out to all of these very lovable characters. This book kept me intrigued from the beginning and I will admit that my chores went neglected until I finished the last page

Evan is not going down without a fight, and god bless his heart. I felt every emotion, my heart leaped out my chest. and broke into a million pieces..and I cried for him.... and it was an UGLY cry.

Omg that ending! She picks, but did she pick the right one? What will she do when she realizes what was in the envelope he gave her? Won't that change everything? 

Grab a box of tissues and be ready to cry. Emerge by S.E. Hall is going to make you feel thigns you've never felt before.

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