ARC Review of Rules of Survival by Jus Accardo

Goodreads Summary:
If you want to survive, you have to follow the rules…

Mikayla Morgan is wanted for her mother's murder. She's been on the run for almost a year now, avoiding not only the police but the real killer. Tired of running and desperate to clear her name, she breaks one of the most sacred rules: never return to the scene of the crime.

Every bounty hunter on the Eastern Seaboard is after the Morgan girl—but Shaun Denver and his partner snagged her. She's a piece of work, and Shaun can't decide if he wants to kiss her or kill her. When things take a sharp turn south, Shaun does the only thing he can think of to keep her close—he handcuffs them together.


As the danger mounts and the killer closes in, the chemistry between them threatens to explode. Shaun and Kayla will need to break all the rules if they hope to get out of this alive.

My Review:
Jus Accardo has done it again. Mikayla has been on the run since her mothers murder. She goes against everything she knows and returns to the place they lived in search of answers. She just might get them when she finds a note left behind by her mom. Unfortunately for Mikayla she is interrupted by two bounty hunters. She is momentarily distracted by one of them. Then her survival skills kick in. Mikayla doesn't exactly know how valuable she truly is as their meeting is broke up with gunfire. Mikayla is forced to leave with the two people she hates and left the note behind. Mikayla's life on the run is about to change. She is in a lot of danger. Oh yea, she is also handcuffed to the hotty bounty hunter, Shaun. These two are about to go on the ride of their lives. Full of action. They will have to learn to trust each other and survive. As the real story behind what is happening unfolds. Will they survive?

Mikayla has a lot of questions. Who was her mother talking about in the letter? Who is her father? Was her mother more of a criminal then she knew about? All great questions if you ask me. In her and Shaun's run for survival these questions are answered. Trust me when I say, that the truth is one I never saw coming. 

I loved Shaun, he was an awesome companion for Mikayla. They both had to use their ability to survive in dire situations. It is extra difficult due to the handcuffs. Imagine having to work with someone who wants to turn you in to either the guys trying to kill you or the cops. Not exactly easy. These two have two have their moments where cutting their hand of is an actual solution. Out of all the trying times grows a relationship of trust and....lust. Being handcuffed to a hotty has it's advantages. You will see! 

There were so many twists and turns and secrets! Oh, the secrets! I am a huge fan of Jus Accardo's writing and all I can say is this one is a must read. I enjoyed these characters so much. It was a very entertaining fast paced read! 

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Goodreads Summary:
John Green's The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in this beautifully written, incredibly honest, and emotionally poignant novel. Cammie McGovern's insightful young adult debut is a heartfelt and heartbreaking story about how we can all feel lost until we find someone who loves us because of our faults, not in spite of them.

Born with cerebral palsy, Amy can't walk without a walker, talk without a voice box, or even fully control her facial expressions. Plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, Matthew is consumed with repeated thoughts, neurotic rituals, and crippling fear. Both in desperate need of someone to help them reach out to the world, Amy and Matthew are more alike than either ever realized.


When Amy decides to hire student aides to help her in her senior year at Coral Hills High School, these two teens are thrust into each other's lives. As they begin to spend time with each other, what started as a blossoming friendship eventually grows into something neither expected.

Goodreads Summary:
With “a delicious, page-turning premise, and sweet and surprising insights” (New York Times bestselling author Jen Lancaster), Your Perfect Life perfectly illustrates that old adage: Sometimes, you to have to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes to see what’s in her heart.

Best friends since childhood, Casey and Rachel couldn’t lead more different lives. While workaholic Casey rubs elbows with celebrities daily as the host of Gossip TV and comes home nightly to an empty apartment, stay-at-home mom Rachel juggles an “oops” baby, two fiery teenagers, and a husband who barely seems the man she fell in love with two decades before. After an argument at their twentieth high school reunion, Casey and Rachel throw back shots to get the night back on track. Instead, they get a life-changing hangover.

Waking up in each other’s bodies the next morning, they must figure out how to navigate their altered realities. Rachel is forced to confront the reason she gave up her broadcasting dreams when she got pregnant in college, and Casey finally steps out of the spotlight to face the truth about why she’s alone. And they soon discover that they don’t know themselves—or their best friend—nearly as well as they thought they did.


Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke bring humor and heart to every page of this novel that is sure to please fans of In Her Shoes and The Opposite of Me. Your Perfect Life is a story about two very different women, what they didn’t know about each other, and how, by switching lives, they each learn to appreciate their own.

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Goodreads Summary:
ΕRCHOMAI, SEBASTIAN HAD SAID.

I am coming.


Darkness returns to the Shadowhunter world. As their society falls apart around them, Clary, Jace, Simon and their friends must band together to fight the greatest evil the Nephilim have ever faced: Clary’s own brother. Nothing in the world can defeat him — must they journey to another world to find the chance?

Goodreads Summary:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Carmack follows up her trio of hits—Losing It, Faking It, and Finding It—with this thrilling first novel in an explosive series bursting with the Texas flavor, edge, and steamy romance of Friday Night Lights.

In Texas, two things are cherished above all else—football and gossip. My life has always been ruled by both.

Dallas Cole loathes football. That's what happens when you spend your whole childhood coming in second to a sport. College is her time to step out of the bleachers, and put the playing field (and the players) in her past.

But life doesn't always go as planned. As if going to the same college as her football star ex wasn’t bad enough, her father, a Texas high school coaching phenom, has decided to make the jump to college ball… as the new head coach at Rusk University. Dallas finds herself in the shadows of her father and football all over again.

Carson McClain is determined to go from second-string quarterback to the starting line-up. He needs the scholarship and the future that football provides. But when a beautiful redhead literally falls into his life, his focus is more than tested. It's obliterated.

Dallas doesn't know Carson is on the team. Carson doesn't know that Dallas is his new coach's daughter.


And neither of them know how to walk away from the attraction they feel.

Goodreads Summary:
Red mirrored scales race up my arms as the haze of pain blurs my vision. My bones crack, breaking to realign. I scream. It is then that the realization of my unavoidable fate sinks in; I am of a dying race. I am dragon.

Aurora Megalos, orphaned and teetering on the edge of adulthood, thought finding her past would curb the sting of being an outcast. Having no memories of the time before she awoke on her foster mother’s doorstep, she yearns for the emptiness inside her to be filled. With her fellow orphaned best friend, Fenn, by her side, she has nothing to lose and everything to gain. But something powerful stirred within her that she couldn’t explain. Something wanted out.


In the dark of night, a crazed Seer, dubbed Mr.Creepy, erases everything she’s ever known with an impending prophecy. She now faces two paths. Return to her true home to protect a dying race against a growing evil, or stay hidden in the safety of our realm with a shot at a true love. With a vengeful Arch Enemy stopping at nothing to see her dead, she’s running out of time; a decision must be made. What would you choose?

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Take a risk.
Do something drastic.
Fall in love.


When Amberlyn Reilly loses her mother, her whole world comes crashing down. Having been caretaker to her for most of her teenage years, Amberlyn is inexperienced in many aspects of life. She hasn’t had time to live, have fun, or enjoy even the little things. It’s only when a letter from her mother, asking her to fulfill three things, sends her off to Ireland to live a life she never thought possible that she begins to heal.

Declan O’Callaghan was born and raised in Ireland and has his family’s legendary whiskey in his veins. He’s shy and not a fan of the pressure and spotlight that comes with his family name, or the title he was given at birth—the Whiskey Prince. Declan knows just what he wants and that is to take over the family dynasty, but when his father gives him an ultimatum, everything he’s worked for could come undone in the blink of an eye.

With six months to get married, the reclusive Declan spots Amberlyn across a lake and instantly feels the need to know her. Soon, the two find themselves traveling down a path neither expected. However, like any road, there are bumps and side streets to derail them. Can Declan help find the pieces that will make Amberlyn whole again? And will Amberlyn stay or run when she learns of Declan’s deadline of marriage?

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Toni Aleo is the author of the Nasvhille Assassins series: Taking Shots, Trying to Score, Empty Net, Falling for the Backup, and Blue Lines.

When not rooting for her beloved Nashville Predators, she’s probably going to her husband’s and son’s hockey games and her daughter’s dance competitions, taking pictures, scrapbooking, or reading the latest romance novel.

She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, two children, and a bulldog. Read more about Toni here.

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Goodreads Summary:
If you want to survive, you have to follow the rules…

Mikayla Morgan is wanted for her mother's murder. She's been on the run for almost a year now, avoiding not only the police but the real killer. Tired of running and desperate to clear her name, she breaks one of the most sacred rules: never return to the scene of the crime.

Every bounty hunter on the Eastern Seaboard is after the Morgan girl—but Shaun Denver and his partner snagged her. She's a piece of work, and Shaun can't decide if he wants to kiss her or kill her. When things take a sharp turn south, Shaun does the only thing he can think of to keep her close—he handcuffs them together.


As the danger mounts and the killer closes in, the chemistry between them threatens to explode. Shaun and Kayla will need to break all the rules if they hope to get out of this alive.

Purchased

Goodreads Summary:
Emma and Galen’s kingdom and their love is threatened by long-lost Syrena in the brilliant conclusion to Anna Banks bestselling trilogy.

Emma, half human and half Syrena, and her Syrena love, Galen, need time together alone. Away from the kingdoms of Poseidon and Triton. Emma’s grandfather, the Poseidon king, suggests the two visit a small town called Neptune.

Neptune is home to both Syrena and Half-Breeds alike. But Emma and Galen didn’t sign up to be peacemakers between the ocean and the land-dwelling, freshwater Syrena. They didn’t bargain for meeting a charming Half-Breed named Reed, who can barely disguise his feelings for Emma. And they especially didn’t expect to find themselves in the middle of a power struggle that threatens not only their love but their ocean kingdoms.


In this stunning conclusion to her bestselling Syrena Legacy, Anna Banks thrills fans with more action and romance than ever.

Goodreads Summary:
Still reeling from the death of her father, Alexandria hopes to find both independence and reprieve from her grief by heading off to college. However, life throws her a serious curveball when she discovers that her roommate isn’t quite the person she had imagined.

Smoking, tattoos, and street racing for fast cash are Elijah’s only interests. A harsh life has made him apathetic and indifferent, until Alexandria enters his life. When their paths cross, turmoil abounds.

An inevitable encounter, an undeniable attraction, and an unexpected chance at love—will it be enough?

Goodreads Summary:
On her twenty-first birthday, Franki Smith receives a dozen black roses and an unsigned invitation to a nightclub that doesn't seem to exist. Two handwritten words near the top haunt her. "Little Bird." Her mother's nickname for her.

Only, Franki's mother disappeared without a trace exactly three years ago to the day.

Who sent this dark gift? Franki's need to answer this question will lead her to the doorway of a strange, dangerous, and sexy new world. A world her mother went to great lengths to keep hidden.

A world someone desperately wants Franki to discover.

See the world of Peachville High Demons series from the eyes of a brand new, kickass heroine. You do NOT need to have read the original Peachville series to understand this one!

Sacrifice Me is a serial new adult paranormal romance with twists and turns that will pull you in and keep you guessing until the last installment. There are six episodes total.


Unlike the Peachville series, this is NOT a young adult story. Due to some language and sexual situations, it is appropriate for readers 16+

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Have you ever convinced someone to read a book, a series, or a whole genre? What book(s) and who was it? Did they like it?

At least 5 people at work read the Divergent series after I told them about it. They were all like "I'm to old to read YA" and I was like READ IT!! It was technically a YA book but, still an awesome series. I also got a few people to read The Fault in Our Stars and for obvious reasons, that book was amazing and I pimp it out whenever I can. It's hard to convince adults to read YA but, it is possible! 

Wishlist Wednesday #99

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Rules of Survival 
Author: Jus Accardo
Release Date: June 2014
Series Number: 1

Goodreads Summary:
If you want to survive, you have to follow the rules…

Mikayla Morgan is wanted for her mother's murder. She's been on the run for almost a year now, avoiding not only the police but the real killer. Tired of running and desperate to clear her name, she breaks one of the most sacred rules: never return to the scene of the crime.

Every bounty hunter on the Eastern Seaboard is after the Morgan girl—but Shaun Denver and his partner snagged her. She's a piece of work, and Shaun can't decide if he wants to kiss her or kill her. When things take a sharp turn south, Shaun does the only thing he can think of to keep her close—he handcuffs them together.


As the danger mounts and the killer closes in, the chemistry between them threatens to explode. Shaun and Kayla will need to break all the rules if they hope to get out of this alive.

My Thoughts:
Yay! Another book by Jus Accardo! I love this woman's writing and I am excited to see another one from her. This one sounds like it's going to be another great and I need it now!

ARC Review Legal Affairs: Confessions of a Litigation God by Sawyer Bennett

Goodreads Summary:
WARNING, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK from Matt Connover, Litigation God: Please do not attempt to read my story in public, as my sexual proclivities have been known to cause squirming in your seat, squeezing of your legs together and unintentional moaning, sometimes with spontaneous bursts of laughter at random moments. If you are offended by the fact that my oral skills are just as accomplished in the bedroom as they are the courtroom, then this book is not for you. There may be moments while reading my story that you get so turned on… so hot and bothered… that your squirming and moaning could turn maniacal in nature and neither I, nor the author, are responsible for the weird looks you may get. Notwithstanding the aforementioned warnings, if you assume the risk and read my tale in public, then I recommend you carry a spare set of panties with you. You will need them and you have been warned.”

My name is Matt Connover. I am a Litigation God.
Other lawyers quake before me.
Women crawl on their knees just to spend the night in my bed and when I’m finished with them, I walk away without a backward glance.

I am well satisfied with my life and there isn’t a damn thing I’d change about it.

That is, until McKayla Dawson came along. 

She was meant to be for one night only.
But she got under my skin, and now I want her back underneath my body. 

It’s torture working with her in my law firm… day in and day out. But I have to think maybe the Fates have intervened to throw us together because she is unlike anyone I’ve ever known, and thus I need to pay careful attention to these Legal Affairs.

****

Confessions of a Litigation God is a stand alone, full length novel. It follows the affair of Matt Connover and McKayla Dawson as told in the Legal Affairs Serial Romance, Volumes 1-6. This book is told strictly from Matt's point of view and has many additional scenes not included in the serial volumes.

My Review:
I really loved the Legal Affairs serial series. It is one of my favorite reads. I didn't think there was a way to make it better. Holy crap was I proven wrong! Hearing this story from Matt's point of view was insanely hot. That disclaimer at the top of the summary is completely right. Matt is a deliciously arrogant. He is forever the one night stand kind of guy who doesn't need a relationship. Which is why One Night Only works so well for him. Mac throws his whole idea of relationships and sex. Mac is more then just a one night stand. She broke him after one night and he is craving her. Will Matt be able to quit his playboy ways? Will Mac be the person to finally crack that hard facade that is Matt Connover?

The connection between these two is electric. They are simply drawn to each other. Mac a little more in a relationship manner. As much as Matt says it's "just sex" and "they can't do it again", Mac is getting to him and he doesn't like it. After his ex-wife ruined him could Mac be the one to fix him? These two can't keep their hands off each other. No where is safe. Not at work or at home. They will get to each other no matter what. It was so interesting to see Matt's POV. His inner thoughts about certain events from the Legal Affairs serials.

This was yet another great addition to Sawyer Bennett's books. I loved Matt. His arrogant jerk persona was my favorite part. He is a dynamic character who changes throughout this book. He becomes a better man. I loved his version of the story and if you are a Sawyer Bennett fan then you need to go buy it!!

ARC Review of The Wedding Contract by H.M. Ward

Goodreads Summary:
A Stand Alone Ferro Novel by New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

After I get the witch at the front desk to hand me my room key, I head for the shower. I was supposed to shoot my best friend's wedding alone, and I couldn't wait to escape New York and Nick Ferro.

Yeah, he's beautiful, sexy, and completely charming, but he's stealing my clients. He's done so much damage that I'm going to be lucky if I can keep my studio open for a couple of weeks. This wedding means everything to me, and I refuse to let a spoiled brat with a shiny new MBA put me out of business. Screw that.
But then I find myself wearing nothing but a smile when the person I hate most walks through the hotel room door. Nick Ferro. Two adversaries, shooting one wedding and sharing one room for one week. What could possibly go wrong?

My Review:
Sky is a successful photographer who has recently run into some competition. And by competition I mean someone who has a shot across from hers, has it decorated exactly the same as hers, and offers the same packages at a lower price. Introducing the newest Ferro man to drool over, Nick Ferro. He is taking business away from Sky and at an alarming rate. Her business and her checking account are seriously suffering. When she goes to confront Nick, things are said and he happens to have her ex-clients in the next room. This leads them to believe that Sky is just a little crazy. Nick uses what he can to jab at Sky and he is succeeding. 

Sky is hoping her friends wedding that she is taking pictures for will be a semi-vacation and also another way for her to advertise. Unfortunately for Sky, her weekend will be anything but relaxing, when Nick Ferro walks into her hotel room when she is naked! Two rivals working the same wedding and sharing the same room. Could it get any worse? Yes, yes they can. 

Nick Ferro is very much like the other Ferro men. He is gorgeous and very devious. He has that arrogant swagger about him. His goal is to bring Sky down. Although not for the reasons one might think. Nick has secrets of his own. Him and Sky are like oil and water but, you know what they say, opposites attract right? It's hard for Sky to hate Nick. Even with Deegan as a distraction. Nick understands her and lets face it, who wouldn't want to get with him! I loved how these two interacted. All arguing then making out. It fits for them. I loved how Peter Pan was integrated into the story. Sky loves the story and that was one of my favorite parts about the book. 

Add this to the list of amazing Ferro family stories. I loved it! Sky and Nicks story is so romantic. Go get your copy of this one people!! 

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After I finally get the evil witch at the front desk to hand me my room key, I head for the shower. I was supposed to shoot my best friend’s wedding alone, and I couldn’t wait to escape New York and Nick.

Yeah, he’s beautiful, sexy, and completely charming-but he’s stealing my clients. He’s done so much damage that I’m going to be lucky if I can keep my studio open for a few more weeks. This wedding means everything to me, and I refuse to let a spoiled brat and his shiny new MBA put me out of business. Screw that.

But then I find myself wearing nothing but a smile when the person I hate most walks through the door to my hotel room-Nick Ferro. Two adversaries, shooting one wedding, and sharing one room for one

week-what could possibly go wrong?

About the Author

H.M. Ward is the #1 bestselling New Adult author in the world, having sold over 4 million books in 2013. This NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, and Amazon #1 bestselling writer’s series include: THE FERRO FAMILY: DAMAGED, THE ARRANGEMENT, and STRIPPED; as well as SCANDALOUS, TRYSTAN SCOTT, and SECRETS. Ward was recently featured in FORBES, the WALL STREET JOURNAL, and the WASHINGTON POST.

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TEMPTING THE BODYGUARD is an Adult category romance novel being published by Entangled Publishing’s Brazen imprint and is a part of Jennifer’s Gamble Brothers Series!

TEMPTING THE BODYGUARD Synopsis: 

  A sexy category romance from Entangled’s Brazen imprint… He can protect her from everyone except himself. Alana Gore is in danger. A take-no-prisoners publicist, her way with people has made her more than a few enemies over the years, but a creepy stalker is an entirely different matter. She needs a bodyguard, and the only man she can ask is not only ridiculously hot, but reputed to have taste for women that goes beyond adventurous. Chandler Gamble has one rule: don't protect anyone you want to screw. But with Alana, he's caught between his job and his increasingly hard libido. On one hand, Alana needs his help. On the other, Chandler wants nothing more than to take the hot volcano of a woman in hand. To make her writhe in pleasure, until she's at his complete mercy. She needs protection. He needs satisfaction. And the moment the line is crossed, all hell will break loose... 

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Jennifer L. Armentrout/J. Lynn Bio: 

 # 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.  

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ARC Review of Free To Fall by Lauren Miller

Goodreads Summary:
What if there was an app that told you what song to listen to, what coffee to order, who to date, even what to do with your life—an app that could ensure your complete and utter happiness? What if you never had to fail or make a wrong choice?

What if you never had to fall?


Fast-forward to a time when Apple and Google have been replaced by Gnosis, a monolith corporation that has developed the most life-changing technology to ever hit the market: Lux, an app that flawlessly optimizes decision making for the best personal results. Just like everyone else, sixteen-year-old Rory Vaughn knows the key to a happy, healthy life is following what Lux recommends. When she’s accepted to the elite boarding school Theden Academy, her future happiness seems all the more assured. But once on campus, something feels wrong beneath the polished surface of her prestigious dream school. Then she meets North, a handsome townie who doesn’t use Lux, and begins to fall for him and his outsider way of life. Soon, Rory is going against Lux’s recommendations, listening instead to the inner voice that everyone has been taught to ignore — a choice that leads her to uncover a truth neither she nor the world ever saw coming.

My Review:
When you look around what do you see? You see people on their smart phones. Everywhere. I admit, I am definitely one of those people. If I forget my phone at home I go crazy all day until I have it back. So the concept of Free To Fall is basically a glimpse into our future. A future where an app is available to make decisions for you. Who wouldn't want that?! It would make life so much easier! Lux is just that app. Rory has been living life with Lux for quite some time. She knows that it wouldn't send her down the wrong path. Everything seems to be going great for Rory, she even got accepted into her dream school. The same one her Mom attended. Her Mom died after Rory was born so going to the same school means a lot to her. 

She hasn't heard The Doubt for sometime. The Doubt is basically your inner self, the part of you that helps you make decisions. It can be very irrational and cause you to do things that may end badly or painfully. That is why Lux is so popular. When you can simply ask it what to eat, who to date, and where to go why would you need that inner voice? After Rory get's to school things start to change. Things are not as they appear on the outside. Will she be able to unravel the secrets? Is everyone in more danger then they know? 

While Rory is at school, some of the classes involve simulations. These simulations are interesting. You have to choose who to save in the event of a major accident. Who is more worth while to save? Who is given a higher value of life? It is an extremely interesting concept. I loved all the technology in this. The simulators, pods, and handhelds. It is honestly where we are headed as a society. Her roommate Hersey is a high maintenance kind of girl. Glued to her handheld and constantly update stuff. They are unlikely friends in all this. They do get along though and Rory needs a friend in all this. 

Rory meets a guy at a coffee shop named North. He has a mohawk and tattoos. Not the kind of guy Rory should be with. But, she is drawn to him. He doesn't really use a handheld and has a thing for really old laptops. He is in a bad that makes awesome music. She starts to get to know him and really likes him. Turns out he is a good guy. These two get into some pretty serious stuff. Things that will change how the whole world works. As long as they have each other they can handle anything, right? 

It turns out that Rory's in the middle of  a much bigger problem then which boy to like. She has been lied to her whole life and all the clues lead back to a secret society at school and the company that has created Lux. Not only is Rory in for a wild ride but, she has some decisions to make. Who can she trust? What actually happened to her Mom? Is Lux really what is best for people or is it the most dangerous app ever created?

About the Author

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I grew up in Atlanta.  I went to college at Yale and law school at Berkeley, then I got married and moved to Southern California to practice law.

I liked it.  But after about a year, I got the itch to be doing something more creative.  The itch got stronger.  I found myself typing out random bits of dialogue on my Blackberry (remember those?) and pitching story ideas to my co-workers.  One of those ideas became a script for a TV pilot.  When it didn’t sell, I wrote another one and another one.  Soon, I was ducking out of work to go to pitch meetings at studios and networks.  It felt like I was getting somewhere.  

Then I got pregnant. Unexpectedly.  This freaked me out.  Not because I didn’t want kids (I did), but because I was afraid (ok, convinced) that motherhood would zap my creative potential.

To prove myself wrong, I resolved to write a novel in the first 100 days of my child’s life and blog about it, an experiment I called “embracing the detour” (if you’re looking for an embrace the detour fridge magnet, I’m your girl.  If you’re looking for old embrace the detour blog posts, click HERE).  At the time, it seemed like a brilliant idea.  Looking back, it makes me laugh at the childless version of me.

Then again, she’s the reason the current version of me ended up with a two-book deal at HarperTeen.  And my very first script sale (but that’s a whole other story).

Thanks to to Kristyn Keene at ICM and Sarah Landis at HarperTeen, my debut novel, Parallel, hit bookstores on May 14th.  My second novel, Free to Fall, will be out next Spring.

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My Clarity by Mary Ting

Goodreads Summary:
** This is a New Adult romance novel recommended for ages 18+
due to sexual content and mature subject matter.**
Still reeling from the death of her father, Alexandria hopes to find both independence and reprieve from her grief by heading off to college. However, life throws her a serious curveball when she discovers that her roommate isn’t quite the person she had imagined.

Smoking, tattoos, and street racing for fast cash are Elijah’s only interests. A harsh life has made him apathetic and indifferent, until Alexandria enters his life. When their paths cross, turmoil abounds.


An inevitable encounter, an undeniable attraction, and an unexpected chance at love—will it be enough?

My Review:
My Clarity by M. Clarke

“Through the darkness of our pasts, we are all looking for a little clarity. For Alexandria, Elijah could be just that. My Clarity is a story of love and hope, that through the hardest times we find clarity in each other.”

Alexandria (Alex) is looking forward to college life. She is looking forward starting over in a new place. After her dad died life hasn’t been easy. She misses him a lot. Thanks to her cousin, Jimmy, moving she has inherited his room for college with his roommate Ellie. Alex is excited to move in and get to know her new roommate. She quickly becomes friends with Ellie and their group of friends. She is finally starting to feel grounded again. That is until she meets Elijah. He throws her for a loop. He makes her question her relationship with her boyfriend, Liam. Alex starts to question what love really is. Will Alex find what she is looking for?

I loved the characters in this book. Lexy quickly becomes friends with Alex. She is great. She helps Alex get a job and takes her to fun places/parties. She does a great job of helping Alex heal after her Dad’s death. Seth is also great. He is hilarious! Emma is Alex’s friend from back home. They talk about everything and are always there for each other. Emma tried so hard to help Alex feel better after her Dad died. She is truly a good friend. Together they all are an amazing group of friends. Liam is the only one I don’t like. He is Alex’s boyfriend. To me it seemed like he never took their relationship seriously. It was just something comfortable that they were expected to do. It’s hard when he is her first love. That one always hurts.

Elijah is a hot bad boy. Complete with the motorcycle and leather jacket. Oh, and let’s not forget his tattoos!! He is not the kind of guy Alex ever imagined herself with. He is everything Liam isn’t. There is another side to him too though. He has had a rough life, with his own tragedies. Ones that shaped him into the slightly broken person that he is. Even with all that has happened to him. Elijah has found his bright star. The only problem is that she has a boyfriend and he doesn’t think he is her type. That she deserves better. These two really need wake up calls. Because what they are both looking for is right in front of them!!

My Clarity is a great story, one of love and hope. I felt like all of the characters could have been my friends. I am pretty sure we have all lived a page out of that book. Losing your Father and going to college soon after, is a huge life change. Alex is a strong girl who is willing to fight for what she wants, to live her life to the fullest because life is too short. Nobody knows that better then these two. I highly recommend this one people.

Stacking the Shelves

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I had an awesome week! Now I have to get through them all! 

Physical Review Copy

Goodreads Summary:
What if there was an app that told you what song to listen to, what coffee to order, who to date, even what to do with your life—an app that could ensure your complete and utter happiness? What if you never had to fail or make a wrong choice?

What if you never had to fall?


Fast-forward to a time when Apple and Google have been replaced by Gnosis, a monolith corporation that has developed the most life-changing technology to ever hit the market: Lux, an app that flawlessly optimizes decision making for the best personal results. Just like everyone else, sixteen-year-old Rory Vaughn knows the key to a happy, healthy life is following what Lux recommends. When she’s accepted to the elite boarding school Theden Academy, her future happiness seems all the more assured. But once on campus, something feels wrong beneath the polished surface of her prestigious dream school. Then she meets North, a handsome townie who doesn’t use Lux, and begins to fall for him and his outsider way of life. Soon, Rory is going against Lux’s recommendations, listening instead to the inner voice that everyone has been taught to ignore — a choice that leads her to uncover a truth neither she nor the world ever saw coming.

E-ARC's

Goodreads Summary:
Blackmail. Sex. Ferro

There are some mistakes that are too big to fix. I’ll never recover from this one. Damn it, I called Bryan an addict and treated him worse. Maybe it was wrong for him to approach me the way he did. Maybe it wasn’t right for Bryan to just take what he wanted, consequences be damned. I can’t blame him, though–not now that I know the truth.


Genre: New Adult Romance

This story unfolds over 5 volumes approx. 125 pages each.

Goodreads Summary:
A Stand Alone Ferro Novel by New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

After I get the witch at the front desk to hand me my room key, I head for the shower. I was supposed to shoot my best friend's wedding alone, and I couldn't wait to escape New York and Nick Ferro.

Yeah, he's beautiful, sexy, and completely charming, but he's stealing my clients. He's done so much damage that I'm going to be lucky if I can keep my studio open for a couple of weeks. This wedding means everything to me, and I refuse to let a spoiled brat with a shiny new MBA put me out of business. Screw that.
But then I find myself wearing nothing but a smile when the person I hate most walks through the hotel room door. Nick Ferro. Two adversaries, shooting one wedding and sharing one room for one week. What could possibly go wrong?

Genre: New Adult Romance

Type: Novel 1 of 1

Goodreads Summary:
WARNING, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK from Matt Connover, Litigation God: Please do not attempt to read my story in public, as my sexual proclivities have been known to cause squirming in your seat, squeezing of your legs together and unintentional moaning, sometimes with spontaneous bursts of laughter at random moments. If you are offended by the fact that my oral skills are just as accomplished in the bedroom as they are the courtroom, then this book is not for you. There may be moments while reading my story that you get so turned on… so hot and bothered… that your squirming and moaning could turn maniacal in nature and neither I, nor the author, are responsible for the weird looks you may get. Notwithstanding the aforementioned warnings, if you assume the risk and read my tale in public, then I recommend you carry a spare set of panties with you. You will need them and you have been warned.”

My name is Matt Connover. I am a Litigation God.
Other lawyers quake before me.
Women crawl on their knees just to spend the night in my bed and when I’m finished with them, I walk away without a backward glance.

I am well satisfied with my life and there isn’t a damn thing I’d change about it.

That is, until McKayla Dawson came along.

She was meant to be for one night only.
But she got under my skin, and now I want her back underneath my body.

It’s torture working with her in my law firm… day in and day out. But I have to think maybe the Fates have intervened to throw us together because she is unlike anyone I’ve ever known, and thus I need to pay careful attention to these Legal Affairs.

****

Confessions of a Litigation God is a stand alone, full length novel. It follows the affair of Matt Connover and McKayla Dawson as told in the Legal Affairs Serial Romance, Volumes 1-6. This book is told strictly from Matt's point of view and has many additional scenes not included in the serial volumes.

Purchased

Goodreads Summary:
It has been two years since Violet Eden walked away from the city, her friends, her future and - most importantly - her soulmate, Lincoln. Part angel, part human, Violet is determined to stand by the promises she made to save the one she loves.

Living in the perpetual coldness of a broken soul she survives day to day as a Rogue Grigori in London.

But when an unexpected visitor shows up at her door, the news he bears about someone she swore to protect leaves Violet with no choice.

Even worse, she fears that this might all lead back to the night she tries hardest to forget. And what was taken without her permission.

Violet is going back to New York ... and she knows exactly who is going to be there.

With Phoenix in her dreams and Lincoln in her heart she knows it is only a matter of time before the final choice must be made.