Meet the Author . . . Abbi Glines

Meet the Author . . . Abbi Glines

About Me:  Books published by Abbi include The Vincent Boys and the USA TODAY bestseller The Vincent Brothers, Breathe, Because of Low, the USA TODAY bestsellers While It Lasts and Just For Now, The Existence Trilogy that includes the USA Today Bestseller Ceaseless, and The New York Times bestseller and Wall Street Journal bestseller Fallen Too Far. Currently she is working on Never Too Far, the sequel to Fallen too Far.

When Abbi isn't locked away in her office typing away she is hauling her kids to and from their many social activities. You could say her second job is the Glines Kids personal chauffeur. It’s a rather illustrious job.

Website:  http://www.abbiglines.com/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/AuthorAbbiGlines

Book List:

Too Far

     1.      Fallen Too Far

     2.      Never Too Far

     3.      Forever Too Far

Sea Breeze Series

     1.      Breathe

     2.      Because of Low

     3.      While it Lasts

     4.      Just for Now
     5.      Sometimes it Lasts (release date:  August 26, 2013)

     6.      A Little Misbehavin’ (release date:  December 18, 2013)

Existence Trilogy

     1.      Existence

     2.      Predestined

     3.      Lief

     4.      Ceaseless

The Vincent Boys Series

     1.      The Vincent Boys

     2.      The Vincent Brothers

Perfection

     1.      Twisted Perfection

     2.      Simple Perfection (release date:  September 23, 2013)

Untitled Too Far Spinoff

Damaged 2 by H.M. Ward

Damaged 2 by H.M. Ward

(Book #2 - Damaged Series)

 

Book Synopsis:  The steamy conclusion to the New York Times bestselling and #1 Amazon bestseller New Adult novel DAMAGED by H.M. Ward.

 

Home isn't supposed to be dangerous, but for Sidney it is. Returning home means that she has to face her past. It's not just the man who hurt Sidney that makes it horrible, but the family that didn't believe her. They were dead to her, but now that her mom is really dying things seem different. It's a chance to set things right.

 

What Sidney doesn't realize is that she's dragging Peter into a collision course with his past. Peter must deal with the demons haunting him if he wants to move forward with Sidney. He's willing to give up everything for her, even wade deeper into his past life to help her move forward. But, Peter isn't sure if he can get over what happened to him in New York.
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My review:  5 stars!!!

 

Okay, so I love, love, love H.M. Ward (I did a Meet the Author blog here).  Anything and everything this lady writes is GREAT!!!!!!!!!! 

 

You have to read the first book in this series, before you read this one.  Also, this series connects with another series by H.M. Ward called The Arrangement (there are currently 7 books in that series, she is working on #8) and her new series called Stripped.  The series relate to brothers.  One in each series.

 

Damaged 2 is so funny!!  I was laughing until I was in tears, literally.  Sidney gets herself in to some situations that only she can do.  In the first book, she was attacked by a squirrel in a restaurant.  In this book, she adopts a turkey vulture.  Let's just say, I'm not sure where Ms. Ward comes up with this stuff, but it rocks!!!  I could not quit laughing.  Who would have thought that a bird was so funny.  LOL

 

More than that though, Sidney has experienced a great tragedy in her life and her childhood was taken from her way too early.  And Peter lost everything he once had and thought he ever wanted.  They lean on each other, through it all, and come out better for it in the end. 

 

This book was everything I expected it to be, and it lived up to my expectations.  You hit another #1 bestseller Ms. Ward.  Congrats!!  I am anxiously awaiting The Arrangement 8 and Stripped.

Off the Record by Sawyer Bennett

Off the Record by Sawyer Bennett

(Off Series #3)

 

Book Synopsis:  The sparks of dislike burn hot, but the sparks of mutual attraction burn even hotter.

 

Ever Montgomery suffered the ultimate betrayal by the one man who she should have been able to count on for anything. It has left her hurt, jaded and incapable of forming relationships, but it also means that she can spot a liar a mile away. These traits are earning her a reputation as a reporter with a keen nose for a good story and a complete understanding of the extreme power of the written word.

Lincoln Caldwell, is the hot goalie for the New York Rangers. At twenty-four and a rising star, he works hard and he plays even harder. He’s gorgeous and carefree—the ultimate charmer. Ladies fall at his feet and the single life has never been lived the way Linc Caldwell does it.

 

When Ever publishes an article about Linc containing information that she received off the record, she finds herself on the receiving end of the athlete’s fury. Rather than basking in the glory of exposing Linc as a shameless user of women, she finds herself at his mercy when he demands and receives retribution. Required by her editor to trail Linc for six weeks, Ever is forced to look at the real Linc Caldwell.

 

And she just might find that she has misjudged him.

 

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My review:  5 stars!!

I loved this book.  Although, before I go any further, you should read these in order.  You don't have too and you won't ruin the story, but each book is about a couple, and the couples are mentioned in the other books.  So, go read the first two before reading this one.

I loved Linc from the other books.  I'm glad he got his own book!!  He is such a good guy.  I'm glad he got a chance to prove Ever wrong and teach her how to love again!

All three of the books in this series are good!!  Go read them all.

Savor You by Emily Snow

Savor You by Emily Snow

(Savor Us #1)

Book Synopsis:  Kylie Wolfe and guitarist Wyatt McCrae have been bad for each other for the last several years, but it’s impossible for them to end their toxic push and pull. Not when their attraction is constantly fueled by lust and proximity—she’s her older brother’s Lucas’s assistant and Wyatt is his best friend and band mate.

So when Your Toxic Sequel makes a move to record a new album in Nashville, Kylie decides to make the latest break with Wyatt official by getting the hell out of town. She’ll spend a week in New Orleans. A week to immerse herself in the Mardi Gras scene. One week to not think about the last time she was in New Orleans, seven years ago with Wyatt. Seven days where she won’t have to see Wyatt every day just to fall ridiculously in love with him all over again—where, if she wants to, she can have a normal, no-strings attached fling that won’t end in heartbreak.

Too bad Wyatt ruins everything by showing up, as gorgeous and demanding and goddamn awful for her as ever.

Wyatt refuses to let Kylie give up on him. Not without reminding her why they both fell so far and hard in the first place. Not without making her savor the good memories and what could be their last chance with each other.

Note: This is a spinoff from the Devoured series.

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My review:  4 stars!!!

As stated above, this books is a spinoff of the Devoured series.  Now, if you haven't read that series, I would not recommend you read this book.  This is is written during the same time as the Devoured series, and this books refers to things that happened in the Devoured books.  So, you should read that series first.

I loved Kylie in the Devoured series.  She's a firecracker.  She's not afraid to yell at her rock star brother, but she's sweet too.  She helped her brother and stood behind Sierra.  She has a big heart.   

This series is about Kylie (I'm not sure about the second book in this series), but this book is all about Kylie.  I feel in love with Kylie more in this book.  She's a little messed up and she has some problems, she has no idea what she wants.  But, in the end it all works out for her.  She deserves the best.  She's a great girl!!!

I gave the book 4 stars because, despite it being a great book, there are many unanswered questions.  Maybe Emily Snow will answer those questions in the next book, maybe not.  But, there's a story behind all the blackbirds Kylie has tattooed on her body.  You never know the stories, except for maybe one of them.  What is the rest of the story?  What has happened between her and Wyatt all these years?  Why are they the way they are?  So, many questions.

All in all, this was a great book.  And I am definitely sitting on the edge of my seat awaiting the second book in this series.  So, time will tell where Ms. Snow decides to take this series.  I'm sure all the questions will be answered, I am a huge fan of Emily Snow.

On to the next book ....

Meet the Author . . . C.J. Roberts

C.J. Roberts

About Me:  CJ Roberts is an independent writer. She favors dark and erotic stories with taboo twists and her work has been called both sexy and disturbing in the same sentence. 

She was born and raised in Southern California. Following high school, she joined the U.S. Air Force in 1998, served ten years and traveled the world. Her favorite part of traveling is seeking out the seedy underbelly of the city.

She is married to an amazing and talented man who never stops impressing her; they have one beautiful daughter.

Her debut novel, Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet, Book 1), is available in ebook and paperback. And will be followed up with Seduced in the Dark (The Dark Duet, Book 2) in September of 2012. 

She writes short stories under the name Jennifer Roberts (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...)

For more information, please visit the following:

Website: http://aboutcjroberts.com/index.php/b...
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCJRoberts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/AuthorCJRoberts

Book List:

The Dark Duet
1.  Captive in the Dark
2.  Seduced in the Dark
3.  Epilogue:  The Dark Duet

Untitled (The Dark Duet Spinoff)

Sometimes Never Series by Cheryl McIntyre

Sometimes Never by Cheryl McIntyre

(Sometimes Never #1)

Book Synopsis:  Hope didn't have the best role model when it came to relationships. She’s content with her current no-strings-attached extracurricular activity with the lead singer of her band. She’s never believed in love and commitment.

Mason starts his eighth school in five years anticipating nothing more than the usual—boring classes, fighting more than making friends, and girls happily willing to succumb to his easy smile. He’s never put much stock into love at first sight—until he sees her.

Regardless of their painful pasts, Hope and Mason discover that sometimes never can become forever.

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Blackbird by Cheryl McIntyre

(Sometimes Never #1.5)

Book Synopsis:  "Sometimes never is a distorted perception. I love you, Hope. And I'm not the only one. I know you care about me. I see it in your eyes. I feel it. Everybody needs love. Everybody. And some people need it more than others. You're a liar if you say you don't. I'll do that for you. I'll love you. All you have to do is let me." –Sometimes Never 

What happened in the years between the final chapter and epilogue of Sometimes Never? Blackbird is an 18,000+ word novella that continues Mason and Hope's story as they finish high school, start separate colleges, and confront their demons. 

Though Blackbird can be read on its own, it is better enjoyed after reading Sometimes Never. Recommended for 17+ due to harsh language and some sexual situations.

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Before Now by Cheryl McIntyre

(Sometimes Never #2)

Book Synopsis:  

Park Reed is a bastard in every sense of the word. He hasn't always been this way. But after his heart was broken by the only girl he ever loved, being heartless gets him through the day and allows him to fill his nights with the nameless girls he has no intentions of seeing again. He now lives his life following his ever-growing list of “life lessons.”

Lucy Braden is everything Park is not. She’s sweet, caring, and an all-around nice person. She tries to follow Lucy's Rules to Live By everyday.

When Park moves in with Jessie, which happens to be the floor below Lucy, Jessie's one stipulation: Lucy is off limits to Park. The problem with that is Lucy is determined to be a good friend to Park and see past the drinking and random girls to find the man beneath it all. The other problem: Park follows his own rules. 

*This is a New Adult novel. Recommended for 17+ due to sexual situations, harsh language, and drug and alcohol use.

Before Now is a companion novel to Sometimes Never, and many of its characters are in Park’s story. However, it can be read as a stand-alone book.

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I loved this series.  And although, the book synopsis says you read read the books as a stand-alone, I recommend you read them in order.   Blackbird is short novella about Hope and Mason, from the first book.  And Before Now is about Park, he is from the first book too.  All the same characters appear in all three books and there is a definite sequence involved with the books.  So, read them  in the order listed above, all three books will make more sense in the long run.  

All three books are great!!  I loved Hope from the first book and then I loved Lucy from the second book.  They are as different as different can be.  You will love them both too, but for very different reasons.  These books are happy ending, feel good books.  You will enjoy them as much as I did.  (I actually re-read the first book and the novella, before reading the second book.)  I fell in love with the characters all over again.  I couldn't help it!!

Happy reading.

Tie Me by Olivia Cunning

Tie Me by Olivia Cunning

(Book #5 - One Night with Sole Regret)

 

Book Synopsis:  His heart is tied to his past … When Sole Regret’s rhythm guitarist, Kellen Jamison, vowed to be faithful to his fiancée and love her forever, he meant it. He never expected to lose her to cancer so early in life. He’s certain he’ll never love again, but destiny has another plan for him.

Her heart is tied to her work … Grammy-winning classical composer and piano virtuoso, Dawn O’Reilly, is overwhelmed with music-writing deadlines, a fickle muse, and high-expectations. She doesn’t have time to find love, but chance seeks to interfere with her carefully devised plans.

They’re bound to become entangled ... From the instant Kellen hears Dawn’s latest musical composition, his spirits rise. The stirring melody and the remarkable woman responsible for its creation are impossible to resist. His attraction is undeniable; her passion unquenchable. Kellen teaches Dawn there’s freedom in bondage, while her sensuality drives him to unleash his tightly controlled self-restraint. Will the ropes Kellen uses to secure Dawn’s body be the force that binds them together or ultimately sever all ties between them?

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My review:  4 stars!!!

 

While I really liked this book and I love this series . . . this book was harder to read than the others.  I know the series relates to "One Night with Sole Regret," however, the others books did not just take place over one night.  It might have been one night that changes their lives, but the book was over a very short period of time (a few days to a week or so).  This book is literally one night.  The night just seemed to drag on a bit.  Believe me, I was an extraordinary night, lol.  But, I wish there had been more to the story in this book.  (I know the story continues.)

 

Each book is about a member of the band.  The books do not end, in fact, the author is writing a series about each member (3 books per band member).  So, I knew what to expect, since I have read the other 4 books. 

 

I love the story of Kellen, sometimes I want to choke him to death and knock some sense into him, but I love him nonetheless.  I can't wait to read what happens next with Kellen and Dawn, stay tuned for their next chapter.

 

P.S.:  You have to read this series in order.  The books are written in such a way that you have to read one, before you move on to the others.  When reading this series, just make sure you are on the right number before continuing.

 

P.S.S.:  I did a "Meet the Author" blog about Olivia Cunning (click here) to see it, and I list the books in order.  We are only up to 5.