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I Surrender by Monica James

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Ava picks up and leaves everything – college, family and friends to follow her boyfriend to live in Singapore. Then he breaks up with her in a karaoke bar (such a huge dbag!) Ava is completely devastated from the breakup and returns home to LA and moves in with her best friend V. V. drags her track wreck of a best friend out on the town to meet her boyfriend who happens to be in a popular local band. She meets V’s boyfriends' bandmate--Jasper. They have the whole insta-chemistry thing going on. Ava and Jasper decide they can only be friends since she is still nursing a broken heart from her break up with the overseas dbag. Then there is the issue of Jasper’s girlfriend! She learns that he is in an on/off again relationship with some blonde bimbo. Finally, timing is right for the two friends to make a go at a real relationship. Ava emotionally sabotages herself and ends up pushing Jasper away. Their relationship is peppered with a lot of miscommunication related drama and trust issues. She is terrified to about having to have her heart broken again. Jasper has his own set of emotional baggage he is dealing with. Will she finally allow herself to love and trust again? Will Jasper figure out how to be in a “real” relationship? Will he stop kissing his ex? That’s just the start.

I loved the way this story developed. I felt like I was in Ava's head and heart as the story unfolded. Yes, there were times I want to drop kick her when she was in self-destruct mode. Arghhhh…She reminded me a lot of Kiera from SC. Stephens Thoughtless series. What is there not to like about Jasper…he’s hot, plays in a band, has cerulean blue eyes and works in an animal shelter! I loved that he was a straight shooter most of the time...except for some of his douchey behavior with his ex-girlfriend. I am hooked on this series. There is a cliff hanger. I Surrender....Monica James!!! I'm begging for book two.

Review copy received by the publisher in exchange for a fair an honest review.

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NEW, HOT & CHEAP: Friday’s Five – Five NEW books, Five HOT books to release/read and Five CHEAP or FREE. Enjoy. Like or comment.
Five NEW books that caught my eye this week
- Unteachable by Leah Raeder – WOW
- Free Asia by E.M. Abel
- When You're Ready by J.L. Berg
- Cake by Nicole Reed
- Bare Assets by M.L. Stephens

Five HOT books to read/release soon
- Louder Than Love by Jessica Topper
- Hell’s Knights by Bella Jewel
- In This Moment by Autumn Doughton
- My Unexpected Forever by Heidi McLaughlin
- Torn (Connections #2) by Kim Karr

Five CHEAP or FREE NOW
- Axel by Harper Sloan - .99
- Love Me Back by Michelle Lynn - .99
- Edible by Ella Frank - .99
- Wounded by Jassinda Wilder - .99
- On the Edge of Glass by Autumn Doughton - FREE

Title: Don’t Let Go
Author: Michelle Lynn
Expected Release Date: August 2013
Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18141125-don-t-let-go

SYNOPSIS:
Sadie Miller is attempting to change her ways and hide somewhere no one knows her former self. She only wants to finish her final year of college, obtain her degree and get out from her parent’s hold. Then she meets Brady Carsen, the lead singer of the college town band, The Invisibles. Although she tries to stay away, his persistence quickly wins her over and she realizes although he is everything she’s not used to, he might be exactly what she needs and more importantly wants.
Unfortunately, Sadie’s troubled past at her last school left her with insecurities that make her question Brady’s true intentions. While Brady is convinced Sadie is the one for him, he has his own secrets that he fears will be their undoing, destroying everything they have grown to become.

If they want to be together, they will have to stand united and fight the outside influences that are threatening to tear them apart. Can they put the distrusts and apprehensions formed by their pasts behind them for good in order to secure their future?
Author Social Media Links:

Website: http://www.michellelynnbooks.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellelynnbks

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7065829.Michelle_Lynn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-Lynn/413280762102448

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SALE & FREEBIE ALERT on AMAZON. Here are 10 CHEAP & FREE finds on Amazon. I have such a one click issue… Please like or share.
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Who He Is (FireNine #1) by S. Q. Williams
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
The Opportunist (Love Me With Lies #1) by Tarryn Fisher
Captive in the Dark: The Dark Duet by CJ Roberts
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Fear of Falling by S.L. Jennings
Ryder (Resisting Love) by Chantal Fernando

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Collide (A Collide Novel) by Shelly Crane
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Spin My Love by Chantal Fernando looks really good. I can wait to download this one to my Kindle. Another hot new adult contemporary romance to add to your TBR. Links below to find Chantal on Goodreads and Facebook.



SPIN MY LOVE by Chantal Fernando Cover Reveal

Spin My Love Synopsis:
World renowned DJ Tane Miller returns to his hometown after leaving when he was eighteen and never looking back. When he runs into his beloved childhood friend Giselle, his life takes a turn he could never have anticipated.

Giselle Reece has been in love with Tane ever since she can remember. After learning her lesson the hard way, she realizes that Tane isn’t the man she once thought he was. When he re-enters her life, desperate to make amends, Giselle needs to decide whether she can let down her guard and forgive the man she once adored, or is it time to finally let go?

Tane must now fight for what he wants, even though he isn’t sure he deserves it. The only question is, will it be enough? Or is it too late for him to redeem himself?

About the Author:
Chantal Fernando is 26, a mother of three beautiful little boys and lives in Western Australia.
Chase is her debut novel, followed by Kade, Ryder & James.
She is currently working on 'Spin My Love' a new adult contemporary romance, along with a few other projects.

Links:
Spin My Love Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18183848-spin-my-love?ac=1

Chantal on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7056719.Chantal_Fernando

Chantal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorchantalfernando?ref=hl

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2nd place-- ebooks of Chase, Kade, and Ryder
3rd and 4th place-- ebook copy of Ryder
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Raising Ryann by Alyssa Rae Taylor

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


4 stars!!! Arc provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Review to follow:)

ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler free. Four stars.

First time author Alyssa Rae Taylor did a great job building up the steam, suspense…and a following for her book Raising Ryann. She has been writing and releasing this sexy story on WattPad in bits and pieces.

Reese Johnson’s childhood memories are anything but special. Her drunken father beats on her and her mom. After her parents separate Reese faces more drama when one of her mom’s sleazy boyfriends attempts to rape her. She is saved by a neighbor who hears her screams for help. Fast forward years later… Reese is a hardworking, strong woman determined to make it on her own. She is enrolled in college and working two jobs to support herself. One day this hot as hell tattooed muscle head shows up to work alongside her at her job at the gym. Reese is attracted to him…but can’t stand his cocky demeanor. She realizes her hot new coworker is the boy her saved her years ago. Luke Ryann left his sky rocketing career as an MMA fighter. He is burnt out of the whole lifestyle – travel, sluts and partying. He decided to take a job teaching self-defense in his foster parents gym back at home in Arizona. He knows he will be working alongside of the little girl he saved from being attacked long ago. Luke wonders if she will remember him since he looks so different. She’s still a little girl….right? Reese slowly learns that Luke has his own emotional baggage he is dealing with. Sparks fly and he fights his growing attraction and his growing hard on for Reese. Will his past get in the way of any chance at a future? Is Luke Ryann who he says he really is?

If you are looking for a solid YA/Coming of Age book (with a “NC-17” movie rating) this is it. There is steam factor thing going on….but it doesn’t progress into your typical MMA-fighter style alpha male “get a room/cage/mat” wild sex. Alyssa Rae Taylor does a fantastic job with the chemistry build up between the young couple. I have to say….the first 50% of the book moved a little bit slow for me….but the last 50% made up for it with character development, plot and relationship drama all coming together at a rapid pace. Then BANG… it all comes to a screeching halt with the mother of all cliff hangers and I felt like I took one of Luke’s MMA punches to my heart. I need book 2 – Bad Boy Reformed. This is some amazing YA Kindle Crack. Existing Wattpad readers/fans of Raising Ryann are also going to LOVE the way this story is crafted.

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