Black Rock Series Review

Bailey and Summer have been best friends since they were three years old but on Summer’s nineteenth birthday tragedy strikes, changing the life of Bailey Mortenson forever. The only thing left for her to do is run, run far away. 

Finding solace in the town of Blackrock her world is quickly turned upside down by a chance meeting with Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome. With a grief stricken heart and trying to settle into a new town can Bailey find the happiness she deserves ? 

Knox Porter , Tall Dark and handsome, plays the guitar like its on fire. Has cut himself off from ever allowing another girl to betray him again. Trusting no one only his twin brother Max , Knox’s life is about to get a little bit crazy as his closed off heart beats into life when his eyes lock on the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. 

Will Bailey and Knox get over their own pain and heartache and finally let love in? Or will tragedy strike again leaving them both broken and lonely? 
Scarring their hearts one more time.

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Bailey Mortenson decides to take a change of pace and get away from Grove and all the tragedy that has occurred.  She decides to move in with her dad for the summer in Blackrock.  Little does she know, Tall Dark & Handsome is right around the corner every time she turns around.

Knox Porter is TDH, guitar player and singer in a local bar, George’s, where he also bartends when he is not playing on stage.  Knox’s twin, Max is the first of the two to spot Bailey and tell Knox, I just spotted your future wife.  “See something you like Darlin?” is what lured in Bailey to finally approach Knox, and I’m so glad that she did. 

The truth to the story of Summer and what happened in Grove will absolutely break your heart.  I was crying just reliving what Summer and Bailey went through.  Not looking for love when coming to Blackrock, Bailey finds Knox.  But will they be able to be together by getting over their scarred hearts from their grief stricken past? 

I gave this novel 5 stars.  I loved it and it had be intrigued all the way through.  I found myself at one point stopping, not sure if I was able to endure what was to come.  I’m so glad I sucked it up and finished it out.  This book was awesome and I highly recommend it and continuation of the series as well.  

What do you do when the girl you love stops breathing in your arms?

When life kicks you while you are down? 

You get up and fight, fight like hell!

After struggling to put their pasts behind them and take a chance on each other, Knox and Bailey begin to move forward in their relationship.

But the past always has a way of catching up with you…….

On a trip back home to Grove for spring break, that’s just what happens to Bailey. Her past catches up with her, the sender of the dead roses reveals himself while making good on his threats. Sending Knox Porter into a place he never thought to be again…sitting in a graveyard, this time with the still body of the love of his life in his arms.

Join Bailey, Knox, Max and Paige as their lives evolve and change through out this book. Each dealing with their own difficulties and each finding solutions that will, either bring them closer together or tear them apart.

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This is book 2 of the Blackrock Series, and you must read Scarred Hearts to understand.  So, if you have not, read book 1 first!!  This book picks up exactly where book 1 finished.  I gave this book 5 stars as well.  Bailey & Knox stole my heart in book 1 and I’m so happy to be able to share my thoughts on the continuation of the series.  Word of advice, this book will tear at your heart, have a box of tissues handy! 

Bailey is definitely a “fighter” in more ways than one.  If it wasn’t for Knox’s love, she wouldn’t be able to get past some more rocky situations in their relationship.  The sender of the notes, and dead roses reveals himself and tries to make his promise come true.  But Bailey is not going down without a fight.

Bailey, Knox, Max & Paige all experience their own dilemmas throughout this book.    Their solutions don’t always bring them together.  They find themselves all dealing with personal problems and they need each other to get through all their trials and tribulations.  This book is equally dramatic, definitely tugged at my emotions and made them raw, so be prepared for an amazing emotional read.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

I Was born and raised in Dublin Ireland (above pic) and immigrated to the United States in 2001. I now live in Southern California  enjoying the blue skies. 

Why write books?

Well it has always been a dream of mine to write a book, I have written many stories but never finished them or hid them away. Last November with some encouragement from my little sister I wrote my first novel Scarred Hearts. I enjoyed writing that book so much it took me three weeks to finish it! :) 

Please check out my Blackrock page for more information. 

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Review: Sweet Girl (Titan #1.5) by Cristin Harber

Well, its no secret that I'm a fan of the Titan series.  Having read every book in the series, there was no way I was going to miss this one.

If you're like me and have read the rest of the series, you know where Cash and Nicola are now, and you know the basics of their past.  Sweet Girl takes you into that past to give you the missing pieces of the puzzle.

This is not typical Titan.  There are no high strung military heroics.  What there is though, is a sweet, sexy love story laced with some suspense and a tragic ending.

Even though, this is 1.5 in the series and the prequel to Garrison's Creed, I don't think they should be read that way.  I think to get the full effect of Cash and Nicola's story, you need to read Garrison's Creed first, then back track to Sweet Girl.

Cristin Harber did a phenomenal job with this.  I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I loved it.  It doesn't hurt that Cash is my favorite.  I hate him... and I love him.  Cash and Nicola's story through both books hurts my heart and then heals it right back.  This is definitely one that is going to rip your chest open and stomp all over your heart.

I can't wait for more from this series.  It has quickly become one of my favorites!

*Copy received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Release day is July 7, but you can pre-order now for .99.
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Something Missing Review

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Title: Something Missing (Book 1 in the True Love Series)

Author: Hazel Robinson

Release Date: May 1, 2014

Audience: Adult

Theme: Romance, Life, Coming of Age

Publisher: Little Bird Publishing House

When Susan is left orphaned, she begins a harrowing journey through the care system. Left with both mental and physical scars, Susan approaches adulthood with a self-destructive impulse. However, there is hope in the figure of her childhood friend, Max; the first boy she ever  kissed. 

Now a grown woman, Susan returns to her childhood home of Winchelsea, where she hopes she will find the answer to the gap in her heart that she’s carried with her since she left. With Max by her side, she attempts to find the path her life should have taken, to build a home, to heal old wounds, and to finally create a family that will stop the terrible feeling of something missing. 

But Max has a secret, one that risks destroying all hope of a happy ever after, unless they can find a way to heal one another. 

His touch was so gentle yet Susan felt it burning deep under her skin. As he caressed her stomach, she couldn't stop herself wanting him. He had completely taken over her body. The only thing she could see was the pure blue sparkle in his eyes; it was like staring at the ocean. She needed to give herself into him. She ran her hands over his shoulders and down his back, pulling him close. There was no more pain and no sorrow. He set her free.

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Susan returns "home" after being placed in the foster care system. She was taken away from her childhood best friend Max, the only boy that she ever kissed. She is so broken both physically and mentally and keeps herself from getting attached to anyone. But will she allow herself to open up to Max and attempt to heal the brokenness inside and replace what's missing? Are the physical scars hiding her truth? Will she find the something missing to fill the hole that she thought would never be fulfilled?  

Will Max's skeletons from the closet push Susan away or help make their relationship stronger? He has dark secrets in his past you would never expect from sweet and perfect Max. It's so hard to think about the awful things that are done to children while in the system. 

 This was a sweet love story without too much drama. I felt like every paragraph jumped forward and it was too perfect too fast. I knew it was too good to be true too soon. I enjoyed this story and give it 4 stars. It is a stand alone and a quick read. Sometimes I felt like it was hard to stay focused because it seemed to jump around so much. Music has become such an inspiration to my reviews because sometimes when I can't think of the right words I find the perfect song. So if I didn't say everything I could without spoilers, I hope these songs help explain.

I've always had a passion for reading but over the last several years it has become an obsession, a few months ago I decided to put fingers to keys to keyboard (or pen to paper!) and write Something Missing,a story I’ve had hidden away in the back of my mind for a long time.

Hazel lives in the small town of Rishton in Lancashire. England, with her husband, three children, two cats, dog, rabbit and lizard. She fills her days dashing between school runs, pets and housework and at night she comes to life either writing or watching her favorite program ‘Supernatural’ (yes she is Supernatural obsessed)

Her road to writing started with a love for paranormal romance novels, and after finding a passion for tragic romance she set out on the mission to share her own story. After long nights writing and a lot of ‘Supernatural’ episodes she is finally ready to share ‘Something Missing’. Hazel loves nothing better than sitting with a cup of tea, a chocolate biscuit and a good book.

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Review: Fall to You (Here & Now #2) by Lexi Ryan

 

When I woke up after the accident, I couldn’t remember anything from the last year—including my relationship with Max Hallowell or anything about Nate Crane. Now my memories are returning, but instead of answering my questions, they’re leaving me with more.

The man who broke my heart and wants to be my future…

Max is all I ever wanted, and now he wants to marry me. He’ll do everything he can to fill my life with love, family, and security. I need those things now more than ever. But can I trust him?

The man who stole my heart and wants to let me go…

Nate never made me promises, and I never asked him to. I’d been on the rebound, looking for a distraction, and he made me feel beautiful and wanted when I needed to feel those things most. He says he has to let me go, but what if I can’t let go of him?

With every revelation and every passing day, I feel more like Alice down the rabbit hole. I’m falling. Who will catch me?

Fall to You is the second book in the Here and Now series. It is not a stand-alone and is intended to be read following Lost in Me. Hanna’s story concludes in book three, All for This. 

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Fall To You is book 2 of the Here & Now Series.  Lost in Me is book 1 and it is a necessity to read that prior to book 2 or you will be lost.  It is not a stand-alone.  Lexi Ryan has done it again.  She has left me begging for more of Hannah’s memory that is lost.  I want her to remember what happened.  I’m not so sure I can live with what decisions she has chosen, but I have not reached my happy ending either.  I understand why music inspires authors to write.  Music also inspires me to write my reviews.  I am going to include some music that I heard after reading this book that made me think back to this story and what’s to come.  I loved this book so much.  It is a 5 star read.  I could not put it down.  I read it in one sitting/night.  This book has a love triangle/drama/suspense that will keep you thirsty for book 3 and wanting to know what Lexi has in store for us. 

Hannah has retrograde amnesia and is faced with not knowing some of her past/events that lead up to her accident.  This novel shows time frames prior to and after the accident.  But will the memories that come back to her help answer her questions or leave her more confused? 

Max Hollowell was everything Hannah had ever dreamed of having.  He wants to give her everything she ever hoped and wished to have: love, family & security, but can she trust him?

Nate Crane is the bad boy that is her escape of being and doing everything for everyone but herself.  He is the one thing that everyone doesn’t know about.  He proved to her how beautiful she truly is and became her distraction from the reality of what was really happening in her life.  Nate says he can’t promise her anything, she never asked him to.  He said he has to let her go, but can Hannah let him go or has she fallen for him too?

Which way will Hannah fall?  Towards Nate or Max? 

I have been team Nate from Book 1.  I feel some sympathy for Max for some of the obstacles that Max must overcome or try working through.  Book 1 was definitely a cliff hanger.  Book 2 helps answer a lot of questions that were left unanswered from Book 1.  My concern is still what/who caused Hannah’s accident?  Who will Hannah choose?

I had to share this part of the book:  So this is who takes her virginity, who does she share it with?

“I’ll let you go.  I know this is hard for you, and you have my word that I’ll respect your decision once you’ve made it.  I’ll still feel like the luckiest bastard in the world because you trusted me with something precious.

“My virginity?”

“Your heart, angel.”  He swallows.  “But here’s the deal.  If you choose me, I want all of you. Mind, body, and soul.  I won’t settle for less and I won’t share.”

I cannot wait to see what Lexi Ryan has in store for us in book 3, All for This.  Because everything will be all for whatever is to come and I am so excited to see what happens.  I don’t want it to end, but I need a few more answers.  Here are some songs that seemed to fit with the story.  I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did.  It was so FABULOUS!

Once a college English professor, I now write full time. I live in rural Indiana, where, when I'm not writing, I get to hang out with my husband and two kids--a six-year-old boy and a two-year-old hellion, er, girl. Not surprisingly, reading and writing remain my favorite activities, though both come in bits and pieces these days, not the big hunks of time I enjoyed before I had children. When I'm feeling virtuous, I like to go running (I use that word liberally. I'm really, really slow) or do yoga. Don't worry, I'm always careful to balance out such activities with a hearty serving of ice cream or a chocolate martini. 

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