What If by Rebecca Donovan

 

This is a New Adult contemporary romance novel (Rated R)

 

 

 

 

Book Summary

 

A new novel by the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Breathing Series . . .

What if you had a second chance to meet someone for the first time?

Cal Logan is shocked to see Nicole Bentley sitting across from him at a coffee shop thousands of miles from their hometown. After all, no one has seen or heard from her since they graduated over a year ago.

Except this girl isn't Nicole.

She looks exactly like Cal's shy childhood crush, but her name is Nyelle Preston and she has no idea who he is. This girl is impulsive and daring, her passion for life infectious. The complete opposite of Nicole. Cal finds himself utterly fascinated-and falling hard. But Nyelle is also extremely secretive. And the closer he comes to finding out what she's hiding, the less he wants to know.

When the secrets from the past and present collide, one thing becomes clear: Nothing is what it seems.

 

 

 

My Review

 

This novel is like a budding flower. With each layer exposed, we see the beauty and fragility of life as the story unfolds itself with each turn of the page. A garden full of words blooms right in front of our eyes as four friends with different perspectives tell a story of friendship, life, love and loss.

It is in each telling that we are drawn into the lives of these characters who thank god are all flushed out. You will feel like you are another one of their gang involved from the very beginning knowing what drove and drives them forward. For like us, they all have secrets and dreams alike and we get the privileged uncover those parts of them.

I’ll admit I made my predictions as the tale was told. And I’ll admit I was right, wrong, wrong, right, wrong in no specific order. I will also admit, the need to know what happened drove me to read straight through the night. Many hours after starting, I finished at the ripe time of two thirty a.m. Saturday morning after receiving the book on a Friday.

Although at times this can me an emotional read, there are equally if not more moments in the book that make you smile or want to celebrate life, so don’t let that hold you back. This story will keep you guessing to the end what is and what if.

One other key thing for some of you readers to note, is that this book is a standalone. Could there be more? Maybe. One always hopes for more with compelling characters. But this book wraps up the story and I don’t think a sequel is planned. Thus, no need to wait to read this one.

I like the rest of you will, fell hard for Cal. He’s just my kind of guy.

Overall, if you loved the Breathing series by this author, I’m sure you will love this one. If you’ve never read a book by this author, this book is a fine place to start. You can’t go wrong with either.

My book boyfriend Cal.

 

First I'm giving you this teaser I posted earlier. I couldn't say anything before. But after you read you will see how this scene reminds me of something from the book. And below, my promised pics of Cal.

 

AND NOW FOR CAL and someone else...

 

 

 

 

PREORDER LINKS BELOW

 

AMAZON UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-If-Rebecca-Donovan-ebook/dp/B00KZ70A1C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410287881&sr=8-2&keywords=what+if

BARNES & NOBLE: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-if-rebecca-donovan/1119703883?ean=9781455533091

GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Rebecca_Donovan_What_If?id=-YrEAwAAQBAJ

BAM: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/What-If/Donovan-Rebecca/Q659678049?id=6024946914736

iBOOKS (if you're an Apple user): https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/what-if/id887494102?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Loving it ~ Read Freeing Her by A.M. Hargrove

Freeing Her (Hart Brothers #1) by A.M. Hargrove

 

This is an adult contemporary erotic romance novel (Rated NC-17)

 

 ♥♥♥♥♥

 (Five Freeing Hearts)

 

 

Book Summary

 

Freeing Her (A Hart Brothers Novel, Book 1)

• This novel contains mature content and it not intended for younger readers.

This is the beginning of a story... the story of two people who were meant to be together. Why? Because unknown to them, they shared terrifying pasts and the cruel circumstances of their births doomed both of them to a life of hell.

Two strangers ... one night ... one accidental meeting that changed their lives forever.

Gabriella Martinelli, Manhattan psychiatrist had only one goal in life—to help abuse victims avoid the horrors she’d experienced herself. She worked late, volunteered, and donated her services to anyone who needed them. Life was good ... until her nightmare resurfaced. He found her, and began stalking her, and she knew he wouldn’t stop until he destroyed every ragged piece of her.

Kolson Hart, Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor, was ruled by his dark past. He liked control, from the boardroom to the bedroom and didn’t care to be involved with someone whose life was just as screwed up as his was. But one look at Gabriella short-circuited everything. Want ... desire ... need ... will sometimes drive a man to do things he swore he never would.

He freed her from a life of fear ... When he couldn’t even save himself.

 

 

My Review

  

I love mystery, crime, thrillers, and police procedurals. While this book doesn’t really fit the total of any of those categories, we do get a taste of each. In the end, this book is an erotic romance. There is angst, steaminess and an alpha male. But there are also many secrets to keep you intrigued.

As the title suggest, this story is more about Gabby and what’s she’s going through. And as promised, this book delivers in finding a resolution to her story arc. So there won’t be disappointment there.

What the story hints at is Kolson’s history. Although he’s a developed character, there are hints there is more to him than meets the eye. I’m looking forward to his story, Freeing Him, which is expected to be released next month. So there is no need to wait in reading this one because dare I say there is a HEA here.

Anyway, if you like your romance with spice and a bit of mystery, this one is for you. Don’t wait. Go pick it up.

My book boyfriend is Kolson.

 

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This is not a happy love story ~ Insurmountable by T.E. White

Insurmountable (Sins of the Father #1) by T.E. White

 

This is a New Adult contemporary romance (Rated NC-17)

 

 ♥♥♥♥♥
(Five WTF Hearts)

 

 

Book Summary

 

This isn’t some happy love story. If you want that, try something else. No, I own this nightmare and would have never guessed it could have happened to me.

My life is painstakingly puzzled out. And if I have to admit it, I fall for Red the first time I see her. In fact, she is the first of many things for me and maybe my last. She is the reflection of my happiness and the beginning to my end. She is the stain that covers my heart in the color of her blood-red hair.

Thoughts of her consume me and continue to bombard my mind like ricochet gunfire. So what can possibly go wrong, you wonder? A humorous chuckle escapes me, in case you didn’t hear it. Yeah, I can tell you, but you will judge me unfairly. This you need to hear from the beginning, so you know all the facts and feel what I felt. Maybe even sympathize and not give me your scorn. Then maybe you can possibly… possibly comprehend the enormity of my crossroads.

You have to know I never planned or meant for any of this. It isn’t my fault. It’s someone else’s sins that have efficiently destroyed my life in one fell swoop. My name?

My name is Tade Astor and happiness for me is insurmountable.

 

 

My Review

 

I wouldn’t say this book is dark, but it deals with a sensitive subject matter. I’m not sure if that’s the best description but it’s what I’ve got. If you are faint of heart, this story isn’t for you. There is a WTF moment that will either put you off or give you pause (a thought provoking moment).

This book is told entirely from the guy’s POV. For me, it’s an interesting switch up. I’m not sure if it would have been as interesting if told from hers.

Tade is the typical, rich, handsome, playboy type. And Reagan is the typical shy girl with not a lot of experience and some heart ache. The setting is college and that’s where the story of boy meets girl in a typical love story ends.

This story will fool you about what the twist is, but don’t count on it. To say it’s different is an understatement. I can’t say more because it would spoil it for you. You have to read blind to get the full enjoyment.

Anyway, it was a pleasurable read especially because of the uniqueness.

My book boyfriend is Tade.

 

 

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I'll 'Mount' In•sur•mount•a•ble ~ New Release!

*Happy Hump Day, Peeps*
Looking for a HOT and Sexy read that will blow your mind and question your sanity, check out

in•sur•mount•a•ble

a New Adult novel by T.E. White

first in a standalone series "Sins of the Father",

Insurmountable will be a total mind fuck.

Told in the POV of Tade Astor, check out the blurb for his side of this twisted tale.

  

This isn’t some happy love story. If you want that, try something else. No, I own this nightmare and would have never guessed it could have happened to me.  

My life is painstakingly puzzled out. And if I have to admit it, I fall for Red the first time I see her. In fact, she is the first of many things for me and maybe my last. She is the reflection of my happiness and the beginning to my end. She is the stain that covers my heart in the color of her blood-red hair.  

Thoughts of her consume me and continue to bombard my mind like ricochet gunfire. So what can possibly go wrong, you wonder? A humorous chuckle escapes me, in case you didn’t hear it. Yeah, I can tell you, but you will judge me unfairly. This you need to hear from the beginning, so you know all the facts and feel what I felt. Maybe even sympathize and not give me your scorn. Then maybe you can possibly… possibly comprehend the enormity of my crossroads.  

You have to know I never planned or meant for any of this. It isn’t my fault. It’s someone else’s sins that have efficiently destroyed my life in one fell swoop. My name?  

My name is Tade Astor and happiness for me is insurmountable. 

*Warning – this book contains explicit sexual situations and may not be suited for everyone.

AVAILABLE NOW! 

AT AMAZON AND BARNES and NOBLE

 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22458633-insurmountable

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

T.E.WHITE isn't your everyday romance author. If you are looking for happy love stories, don't look here. That doesn't mean there aren't a happily ever afters, just fucked up ones. The first book in the Sins of the Father series is Insurmountable. Be warned for a wild ride.

Website www.tewhite.net

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/TE-White/100006783978655

Twitter: @TEWhiteAuthor

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8302057.T_E_White

*Runs to go add this to her TBR list NOW!*