I See You by Molly McAdams

I SEE YOU By Molly McAdams 

Release Date: November 1, 2016

Review by Rachel

~Synopsis~

During one wild night in college, Jentry Michaels is a tidal wave of ink that brands Aurora Wilde’s soul. An unparalleled stain she can’t forget despite the many months that have passed—and despite the distraction she’d hoped she would find in her new relationship with Declan, the charmer who captured her heart soon after. Jentry has irrevocably touched her soul, and he is intertwined in her present and future in ways she never fathomed. Now Aurora is faced with keeping that night hidden though it feels as if the ink has indelibly etched their story across her skin.

When Declan is confronted with his own personal demons, Aurora must decide if she will continue to hold tight to their relationship and a safe, reliable future with him, or if she will turn to Jentry—the guy she can’t forget no matter how hard she tries.…

~Review~

Side note...If you know me at all, you know how much of a die hard Trent lover I am (Trent Cruz from Deceiving Lies). I started a silly petition, that garnered over 100 signatures, just to attempt to get his story written. I've made Trent shirts and basically stalked Molly over him. I mean, her husband even threatened me with a restraining order. Hehehe, just kidding. 
Anyway, while she has yet to deliver Trent Cruz to me, let me tell you....Jentry is giving Trent a serious, hard core run for his money. Because you know, they're fighting over me and all...Haha! This is serious business, people!

I See You is an angst filled, twisty, turny, fiery hot love triangle! A smoking-ly sexy, *seriously, I had to take a metaphorical cig break after that scene!* one night stand that Aurora/Rorie can’t forget about after 10 months. Neither can I, Aurora. Neither. Can. I. 

This book started off with a bang and didn't stop until the final words were uttered. 

I See You is written in a back and forth time hop, and they confused the heck outta me in the BEST WAY possible. While I usually prefer minimal time changes, it worked for this book and the way everything plays out. 

"Letting you leave that night was the biggest mistake of my life, but not letting you leave now would be the second. So leave before I start fighting for you in a battle I can't win."

While Rorie and Declan were steamy in their own right, Rorie and Jentry are....take your breath away, WHOAAA. Whose team will you be on?! I'm definitely #TeamJentry on this one! I See You is one of the most unrivaled love triangles I've read to date. So many twists, *what the hell/no way* moments, characters that you'll admire and fall in love with....and also one in particular that you'll utterly LOATHE. 

L-O-A-T-H-E

*I'm looking at you, Linda. I got your sweet tea right here, with a secret ingredient *cough*strychnine*coughcough*.

I absolutely ADORED Rorie's best friend, Taylor. She was such a good friend while also telling Rorie her no holds barred, honest opinion on the sticky situation she'd gotten herself into. Taylor had one of my favorite lines EVER in a love triangle book...-evv-errrr. "Well, good f*#ks can be hard to forget!!!" HAHAHHAA! DIED!!!! I rarely physically laugh out loud while reading, but I had tears with that one. There were a few scenes that Aurora drove me nuts, but I completely understood her. She's still a likeable heroin through her faults. She's a people pleaser, but she finally grew some balls when all was said and done. Seriously, major balls. Me=Daaayum Rorie! It's about time!! 

And then, there is this gem....

"My body trembled when he ordered in a low, hoarse tone, "Bend over and place your hands on the wall. Don't make a sound.""

One more quote that I adore....

*There is that phrase " The darkest hour is just before the dawn. It was something I'd heard my whole life. People had tried to tie it to their lives in so many ways to give themselves hope. And I'd never understood why they would cling to a saying just to make themselves feel like they could get out of whatever situation they were in. I understood now.Because there is so much unknown in the darkness, and the unknown can be terrifying"*

I See You is one that I'll reread many times over, and Jentry has secured his place in my top book boyfriends. One-click now and get ready for this captivating, roller coaster of emotion!

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Mr. Sportsball by K.P. Haigh

Mr. Sportsball

By K.P. Haigh

Review by Rachel

~Synopsis~

Montgomery Bell craves adventure—the kind that knocks on your door and drags you out by your half-slept-on hair because it can’t wait another second.

The problem is, she still lives thirty minutes away from where she grew up, in college town obsessed with the one thing she hates: football.

It doesn't help that Montgomery wouldn’t know the difference between an interception and a fumble if one hit her in the face.

When she meets Baron Richards, it practically does.

Baron is a rising star in the professional football world. Their worlds collide, sending Montgomery on the kind of adventure she never even thought to look for.

Finding love isn’t the end of the story. You have to figure out what to do with it once you catch it, and run like hell to make that happen.

Don’t worry, Montgomery’s running…she just doesn’t quite know which direction yet.

~REVIEW~

I went into Mr. Sportsball not knowing what the story-line entailed. Of course, it wasn't too hard to figure out just by the title alone...*dundundun*, I should be a detective. Hehehe...

This was my first time reading anything by K.P. Haigh and I was pleasantly surprised with her fun, clever and quirky style of writing.

The story-line is one that has been done before... 

*Football star meets unassuming girl in bar

*Unassuming girl is clueless as to who he is

*She resists him when she finds out he plays football

*Finally gives in to temptation...

...with a few more surprises and scenarios tossed in. 

As much as I enjoyed the writing, there seemed to be something missing, something that just didn’t completely click. I liked the characters enough, even through their communication flaws, but I didn't exactly feel the love that they were supposedly sharing. 

I felt like there should’ve been more. 

More depth, and...oh, the dialogue. 

It needed a lot more dialogue.

There were many parts that I felt should’ve had serious amounts of it when there was absolutely none. I think that would've helped this book out tremendously had their been more conversation included. 

*Minor Semi-spoiler alert* 
A few scenes bugged me but there is one part in particular that stands out like a zit on prom night. The first time Baron tells Monty that he loves her is after he gets "caught" by a magazine hugging up on a cheerleader. Now, granted, it was one of those situations that looked like something it wasn't. But to me, him telling her I love you, seconds after she sees the photo and questions him....that was a bullshit move on his part.
Obviously I got passed it and went on with the story, but I didn't like that part, at all.

*End of Semi-spoiler alert*

 

There were moments of... 

*Helloooo, Baron! Rawwrr!*

*Wait, what in the hell are they doing?!*

*Umm, No. Don't do that, that's really dumb*

*Yes, do that. Lots more of that!*

*Dude, y'all gotta talk to each other. For REAL*

Overall, Mr. Sportsball was a cute and fun read. I laughed quite a bit, and highlighted some really clever lines that stuck out. 

Nothing life changing but still an enjoyable read!

 I'll definitely check out more from K.P. Haigh!

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Marriage Games by CD Reiss * Release Blitz *

Marriage Games by CD Reiss

Series: Games # 1 

Release Date: October 25^th 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

"Marriage Games is one of the most powerful novels I have ever read. CD Reiss gets into the soul of her hero and heroine and never lets go. A strong, clear picture of the psychological and emotional challenges of a D/s relationship, especially in a marriage. Why it works and why it might not. Can’t wait for the next one." ―Desiree Holt, USA Today bestselling author

Synopsis:

THIRTY DAYS That’s all Adam Steinbeck demands of his wife. Thirty days in a remote cottage, doing everything he demands. After that, he’ll sign her divorce papers and give her complete ownership of their company. THIRTY DAYS That’s how long he has to rediscover the man he once was. The Dominant Master he hid when he fell in love with her five years ago. THIRTY DAYS She wants the business they built badly enough to go to the cottage for a month. Cut off ties to the world and do his bidding. She can submit to him with her body, but her heart will never yield. She thinks this is his pathetic attempt to repair their marriage. She’s wrong.

Vegas Love (Love #1) by Jillian Dodd (Krystal)

Vegas Love by Jillian Dodd

Released

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

Hollywood actress, Ashlyn Roberts, just had the worst week of her life. Her ex released a sex tape of them and just when she was convinced her current boyfriend was a keeper for standing by her side, he breaks up with her at a friend’s wedding. She’s planning to drown her sorrows in booze when she meets a sexy stranger as she’s leaving the wedding and they end up in Vegas, married. 

Cash Crawford is offered a dream job working with his brother as a junior talent agent. He’ll put his shiny new law degree to good use and make a bunch of money in the process. His first task is simple: Keep Ashlyn Roberts out of trouble and don’t sleep with her.

Which might be kind of tough, since they definitely consummated their Vegas wedding.

Will this one night stand end in the quickie divorce they promised each other? Or will they realize they got lucky in love?

A standalone contemporary romance by USA Today Bestselling Author, Jillian Dodd

Show Me How by Molly McAdams

  SHOW ME HOW 

by Molly McAdams

Release Date: August 23rd, 2016

New York Times bestselling author Molly McAdams delivers another heart-wrenching, emotional novel in her Thatch series… 

After her first love was ripped from her grasp four years earlier, Charlie Easton was sure she would never be able to trust anyone with the shattered pieces of her heart again. That is, until Deacon Carver forces himself into her life, and makes those pieces swirl in chaos. But Charlie doesn't know how to let him in… until a stranger stumbles upon a notebook filled with her innermost secrets, and shows her how.

Deacon Carver is known for sleeping his way through the town of Thatch, as well as the surrounding cities—something he used to take pride in. But that persona has haunted Deacon ever since he decided to leave that life behind for the girl he wants more than anything: Charlie Easton.

But when another girl falls into Deacon's life, allowing him to be himself without judgment for his past, will their conversations hinder his relationship with Charlie … even if he's never seen her?

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Are you ready for another emotional read from Molly McAdams? 

In typical Molly fashion, she brings all the emotions to the table.......

and you devour every. delicious. bite.

 While Show Me How was not a *Chapter 13* level tear jerker, (ahem, Taking Chances) it still tugged at my heart strings and made me tear up a few times. 

We first meet Charlie and Deacon in Letting Go. Charlie is Jagger's younger sister, and Deacon is one of his best friends.

I personally recommend reading this series in order; Letting Go, To The Stars, then Show Me How, so that you don't miss anything, but some have read this without reading Letting Go or To The Stars first and said they "got it". I feel like you miss too much information if you do that. But, to each his own!

I absolutely LOVE Charlie. She has been through a lot of trial and heartache in her life thus far. She's trying to raise her son, Keith, as best she can as a young single mother. I know firsthand how hard that can be. It's a tough situation to be in, and hers has an even more heart wrenching element than most. I love that she's not consumed with anything artificial; no drama, just trying to provide the best life she can for her and her son. 

I don't want to say too much about her son, Keith or give anything away, but he's THE most adorable kid on the planet. He has a huge part in this book and it's a given that he will outright steal your heart.

Deacon. Oh, Deacon. A few words to describe him would be sexy beast and asshole. But, I can't help but love him. He is working through his own issues, trying to figure out his path in life without keeping his "man-whore" label. Now, believe me, he has earned EVERY bit of that label and more, but we all deserve second chances, right?! Right! 

And that's what this story is about. Getting that chance, looking past everything that has ever happened and realizing that not all situations are what they seem. 

We get to see all of our beloved characters....Jagger, Grey, Harlow, Knox, and of course, Graham. 

Show Me How brings the Thatch Series to a close, and it couldn't have been a more perfect final bow.

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Show Me How by Molly McAdams, COVER REVEAL

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SHOW ME HOW 

by Molly McAdams

Releases August 23rd, 2016

New York Times bestselling author Molly McAdams delivers another heart-wrenching, emotional novel in her Thatch series… 

After her first love was ripped from her grasp four years earlier, Charlie Easton was sure she would never be able to trust anyone with the shattered pieces of her heart again. That is, until Deacon Carver forces himself into her life, and makes those pieces swirl in chaos. But Charlie doesn't know how to let him in… until a stranger stumbles upon a notebook filled with her innermost secrets, and shows her how.

Deacon Carver is known for sleeping his way through the town of Thatch, as well as the surrounding cities—something he used to take pride in. But that persona has haunted Deacon ever since he decided to leave that life behind for the girl he wants more than anything: Charlie Easton.

But when another girl falls into Deacon's life, allowing him to be himself without judgment for his past, will their conversations hinder his relationship with Charlie … even if he's never seen her?

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Sweet Nothing by Jamie McGuire & Teresa Mummert

Sweet Nothing By Jamie McGuire & Teresa Mummert

Release Date: November 1, 2015

Spoiler Free Review by Rachel

 Synopsis

 It is enough to break any man: watching what could have been my future slip away before it was ever in my grasp. The possibility of losing someone I loved before she was even mine is something I never would have imagined—certainly nothing I'd ever wish on anyone. I went to her every day and waited. Waited for the impossible, for a sign, for her to look at me ... hoping sinners are granted miracles, too. 

Just one glimpse of him was all it took. In the next lane, at a stop light, was the man I would fall in love with and marry. People talk about love that takes time—the kind you fall in to. We were more like a crash and burn. When our lives intertwined, I knew I would never be the same. He was the man I would cherish the rest of my life, who would father my children. In an instant our life together began, and in an instant it would end. The late nights; the excuses; the lies. And in the blink of an eye, it was like we never were. 

For the first time, experience a heartfelt, jaw-dropping novel by New York Times bestsellers Jamie McGuire and Teresa Mummert. 

When you think you know what's happening, you're only half way there. 

Under Contract (The GEG #1) by Jacquelyn Ayres

Under Contract (The GEG #1) by Jacquelyn Ayres 

Released July 5th 2014

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

Charlotte McKendrick is your typical thirty-something stay-at-home mom. She has three beautiful children, a loving family, special friends, and the most wonderful, adoring husband. Her life is a dream.

Er . . . let’s try this again.

Charlotte McKendrick is not your typical thirty-something stay-at-home mom. Yes, she’s got three beautiful children, a loving family (all of them lingerers—you’ll see), and her friends are special, all right! As far as her wonderful, adoring husband, what a joke! That bastard abandoned her and the kids six months ago. 

Now, she will do anything she can to survive and provide for her children. Even if it means signing on the dotted line . . .

Mitch Colton is the CEO of Colton Technologies. Most of his year is spent traveling around the world, bringing companies the latest innovations in automobile technology. He doesn’t have time for a traditional relationship and the BS that comes with it. He doesn’t do the “marriage” thing, the “kid” thing, and he certainly doesn’t do the “falling in love” thing. All that said, he still wants someone to come home to. Someone who will offer everything he wants, and nothing he doesn’t. He realizes loyalty paired with these kinds of demands won’t come cheap. No problem. What he doesn’t realize is that once Charlotte McKendrick signs that dotted line, he’ll be paying with a lot more than money.

Jacquelyn Ayres was another author that I met at the Book Obsessed Babes Signing Event in Jacksonville, FL. The cover of her book is really what reeled me in...isn't is beautiful? I was so excited to finally start Under Contract and once I began, I couldn't stop reading.

Bang (Black Lotus #1)

Bang (Black Lotus #1) by E.K Blair

Released May 9, 2014

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"They say when you take revenge against another you lose a part of your innocence. 
But I’m not innocent. 
I haven’t been for a very long time. 
My innocence was stolen from me. Taken was the life I was supposed to have. The soul I was born with. The ruby heart embedded in a life full of hopes and dreams.

Gone.
Vanished.

I never even had a choice. 
I mourn that life. Mourn the what-ifs. 
Until now. 
I’m ready to take back what was always meant to be mine.

But every plan has a fatal flaw. Sometimes it’s the heart."

**Due to the dark and explicit nature of this book, it is recommended for mature audiences only as some scenes may be particularly disturbing.**