✯Release Review✯Echoes of You by Margaret McHeyzer

Title: Echoes of You

Author: Margaret McHeyzer

Genre: NA Dark College Romance

 Release Date: May 18, 2020

Blurb

At seven I was adopted by the most loving parents in the world.
In this perfect family, I also found my best friend, and sister Tina.
Throw into the mix my boyfriend Dylan, and my dog Zhen, life was good... until it wasn’t.
A catastrophic incident unearthed echoes of my past.
It left me no choice but to confront my inner demons.
Will I be able to live through this again?

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Prologue

The palms of my hands are sweating.

Standing in front of an unassuming building, I look up to see its sheer size. Still, it’s inconspicuous because it looks exactly like all the other buildings surrounding it.

The sun breaks out just behind the brick building, casting the entrance into shadow.

Funny, that. Because I’ve been living in the shadows all my life. Now is the time for me to come out of the shadows, and speak my truth.

Speak our truth.

There’s a line of cars in front of the building, all marked with the same lettering.

My heart beats quickly as a shock of finality runs through my veins.

This is where part of me will die and another part of me will live.

All my life I’ve been worried about what people think of me. But I can’t continue on in a life where I’m only breathing. I need to learn to live.

I take several deep breaths, ready to cross the street and take the leap I’ve been longing for.

“You can do this,” I say to myself. The sun is moving higher, the shadow becoming smaller.

Yes, you can.

I look to my left, and to my right, checking for oncoming cars.

I keep walking, crossing the street. I know if I stop for even a second, I’ll talk myself out of going.

You can do it.

I walk until I come to the automated doors that slowly slide open.

Hopefully, they’ll believe you.

I head to the counter, where a woman with dark hair pulled back in a severe ponytail and wearing a uniform is working on a computer. She looks up, but remains seated. “Can I help you?” she says in a flat voice.

My hands tremble, so I knit them together to stop the emotion bursting to come forward.

“I, um,” my voice quivers with uncertainty.

“Are you okay?” She stands and comes closer to the counter. She looks behind me, searching for a hint as to why I’m so edgy.

“I, um, need to talk to the police unit who deals with sexual abuse.”

                ✯✯5 Echo Filled Stars!!! ✯✯ 
I’m bowing down to Margaret McHeyzer again!! Whenever I finish a book by her I’m blown away all over again. Whenever I finish a book by her I say it’s my new favorite book by her and then she releases another book and I’m saying it all over again lol. Echoes of You was no different then all her other books. 

I can sit here and write a nice lengthy review and you’ll know everything. But, I’d hate to give everything away. I was on a crazy ride of emotions from the first sentence to the last. 

The prologue made my heart break. Then part one started and my heart was pounding bc you’re introduced to three characters that all have a role to play and that role made my stomach turn upside down and inside out every page. 

At part two we met Molly. She was adopted at seven years old to two amazing loving parents. Her sister Tina was adopted as well and they’re the same age and share the same birthday. They’ve been best friends and sisters since the day they brought Molly home. Their family was extremely close and none of them ever thought that would change. But, they always say never say never. 

The girls are graduating high school and turning 18. Tina starts dating a guy and when Molly meets Dylan, Tina pushes for a double date. When Molly meets Tina’s boyfriend instantly the hairs on her arms raise. Molly doesn’t get a good vibe of him but Tina won’t hear about it. 

Dylan is a little older then Molly but he’s legit an amazing guy!!! Talk about the perfect guy. 

I kept waiting for Dylan to pull the rug out from below me bc nobody is that amazing. 

When tragedy hits Molly’s family it hit not only rained but poured. Bc, Molly’s demons decided that moment to return to the surface and blindside everybody close to her. 

At the end of the day the people closest to her will standby her side but the one person that can help Molly get past what she’s going thru is Molly herself. 

I read this book so quick I’m not sure I remember breathing when I read it. That’s how good it was. I hardly looked up from my kindle. 

This book definitely can trigger some people if you have triggers. There’s both physical abuse and mental health issues that Molly and her family have to deal with. 

Margaret writes stories that are 110% real life for a lot of people in the world today. And, story after story that Margaret publishes she writes them all beautifully. Even though some or multiple parts of a book might be hard to read but believe me Margaret has 1000% done her research for every single subject that she puts down on paper. Echoes of You was no different. I’m really, really looking forward to her next release.

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STRONG, BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS CHARACTERS.

**Write something worth reading**

I'm Margaret and I'm a self-published author.

Recently I was fortunate in obtaining New York Times best-selling status on my YA/NA book - Ugly, and my YA book - Mistrust.

My last six books have been YA and I'm completely in love with the genre. I love being able to communicate with people through my words and stories.

My writing genres all differ, but the one thing I keep consistent is my heroines. All my female lead characters are strong, gutsy and not the 'perfect' woman. While my books all have romantic elements in them, they aren't just about the romance. They're about finding strength, acceptance and making life long connections.

I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I have while writing them.

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✯Release Review w/Giveaway✯Wrecked & Restless (Sacred Sinners MC- Texas Chapter #4) by Bink Cummings

Title: Wrecked & Restless

Series: Sacred Sinners - Texas Chapter #4

Author: Bink Cummings

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: March 6, 2019

Life is simply life. It's unfair and sometimes cruel. 

I should know. 

Since the moment I first drew breath, I was an orphan. Unwanted. Unloved. The small blonde girl everyone picked on. 

My story isn't one of happiness, if that's what you're thinking. 

The person I love most in the world is gone. And in the darkness I've been reborn, into a person I don't recognize. 

Her name’s Rosie. In the beginning, when our love first began, that name meant something different. That’s when the light won, always overcoming the dark. Where hope and happiness flourished. 

Now it means…. death for those who harm. 

I love this new me as much as anyone without a soul can love something. 

Life is simply life… and with it comes vengeance. 

Warning: Contains adult content, graphic violence, and dark emotional scenarios that may trigger some readers. Proceed with caution. You have been warned. 

First book of the Wrecked Duet.- which can be read as a standalone set. 

For the best reading experience, read Books #1-#3 of Sacred Sinners- Texas Chapter series to avoid spoilers.

✯✯5 Wrecked Stars!!!✯✯

I have been anxiously waiting for Rosie’s story ever since Bink Cummings released The Hope Trilogy. She was an amazing character who I wouldn’t wanna piss off. 

We meet Rosie before she was the Rosie she is today in her life. Instead she’s an innocent 8yr old girl, with no family, friends or a place to truly call home. This stayed that way until she joined karate and everything started to change for Rosie. 

Rosie spends as much time learning her craft. She’s earned a double black belt and with the help of her sensei she’s a pro at throwing stars and other weapons. Rosie meets Johnny and at first wants nothing to do with him. 

Over the next few years they become best friends, dating and eventually married. Rosie’s life completely did a 180 and she’s never been happier. When Johnny joined the armed forces nether one of them thought their lives would end up like they did and they’re both barely surviving. If you could call it surviving. 

The only reason Rosie continues getting up everyday is bc she carries Johnny’s words in her head telling her to survive. Just as she’s figuring out how to do that she meets somebody else and Rosie’s life will never be the same. 

Rosie goes on her own mission. That mission brings her face to face with Big and The Sacred Sinners MC. This turns into an opportunity  for both sides. That leads us to the storyline in The Hope Trilogy. 

There was two things I’ve been dying to know about Rosie. First was what turned her into the badass killer she is.  I also wanted to know how she got mixed up with Big and The Sacred Sinners MC. ESP since in previous books Big has always, always had the upmost respect for Rosie. He also seemed to trust her as much as he did those closest to him like Gunz. I always wanted to know the details of them. 

Seeing her first interaction with Kat, Ryker and Kade. Seeing it in her POV was priceless. I’m looking forward to Rosie finally getting her HEA and hopefully with a specific hot biker. 

This is the first book in Rosie’s specific story. But, if I were you I’d read The Hope Trilogy first. There are definite triggers in this story so if you have triggers,  go into this story with that in mind. 

Author Bink Cummings was born and raised part of a biker/classic car addicted family. Upon coercion from her sacred sisters, she began her newest journey in life--writing. When she's not shacked up in her home writing sexy fiction at all hours of the night, Bink enjoys ogling motorcycles and the men who ride them, taking care of her family, reading spicy romance novels, feeding her sock and Funko addiction, and cooking huge meals--especially her infamous chocolate chip cookies.

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✯Review✯Cheat(Right Men Series #3)by Mayra Statham

Title: Cheat

Series: Right Men Series #3

Author: Mayra Statham

Genre: Contemporary Military Romance
Release Date: October 25, 2018

Blurb

Never cheat. But if you must, cheat death.

Veteran Army Medic Garrett Wright narrowly escaped death more than once. Through the horrors of war, he witnessed the darkness and ugliness of humanity, and let it consume him from the inside out.

Stefanie Banks knows all too well how dark and ugly the world can be. She lives her life determined to make every moment better than the last.

In a dive bar in the middle of nowhere, Stefanie and Garrett’s worlds collide. Sunshine and darkness face off, and sparks fly.

Can a war-torn soul and one who never felt loved trust one another enough to cheat the curveballs life throws at them and hold on to love enough to make it last the distance?

**CHEAT does not have any cheating of any kind and can be read as a standalone.**

✯✯5 Garrett Filled Stars!!!✯✯ 

Finally!!! Ever since I read Lie I’ve wanted to get my greedy hands on Garrett. No lie I’ve stalked Mayra and every time she announces her next release and it wasn’t Garrett I died a little lol. I can’t help it I’m obsessed with Garrett and his brothers. Damn these Wright Brothers. 

Garrett might be home in one piece from the military. But, the military followed him home and he’s lost pieces of himself. He’s not the man, brother, son or grandson he was when he left. Garrett has seen guys he looks at as his brothers die in his arms. He’s got survivors guilt. 

Garrett has verbally attacked his family and his brothers girlfriend. Garrett goes into a little dive bar and he’s at the bottom of his barrel. When he gets into it with a few punks he lets them attack him. No joke he doesn’t fight back. Garrett wants his battle to finally end. Except a light finally shows up into his life for the first time in awhile. 

Stefanie isn’t going to let this guy get beat up to a pulp. She doesn’t know anything about him but she knows anybody who doesn’t fight back while getting beat up by multiple guys he’s gotta be fighting some pretty bad demons. 

Stefanie promises her boss/father figure Kip she’ll drop the guy off at the ER. Except his begs her not too and instead brings him back to her apartment. Stefanie helps him until he sneaks out of her apartment. She thought that was the last time she’d ever the beautiful man. Until he shows back up letting her know he couldn’t get her out of his mind. 

Garrett isn’t the only one with demons. Stefanie didn’t have an easy childhood. Luckily she found Kip whose the closest to a father she’s had and Bash who has taken on the role of her brother. 

Stefanie just wants to be loved. She’s tired of the people in her life leaving her. Stef wants to be somebody’s #1. 

Things aren’t easy for Stefanie and Garrett. But, these two beautiful people are fighters and they never give up until they get what they want. 

I was so glad to see the rest of the Wright family. ESP Garrett’s grandma!!! She’s been a favorite of mine since reading Lie.  But, I ESP love the relationship she has with Garrett. It reminded me of my nane and how she was always there to give me advice and an ass whooping and it didn’t matter if I asked for it. That was the Wright Brothers grandma and I truly loved her for it. 

I’ve wanted to get inside Donnie’s mind for awhile now. He might seem stuck up and snooty but he’s got a wild kinky side to him. And, in Lie he had eyes for Grace’s sister. They’re next and I can’t wait!!!!!

I'm also hoping for a book for Bash. He's intense and I want more of him and learn why he's the way he is. 

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Mayra Statham resides in southern California with her three kids and husband. When she isn’t writing or hanging with family, you can find her hidden behind a romance novel while enjoying a highly caffeinated iced drink.

She loves hearing from readers. Connect with her on social media platforms @mystathamwrites or email her at mayrastatham@gmail.com

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✯Release Review✯Whiskey & You(Kings of Texas #1) by HJ Bellus

Title: Whiskey & You
Series: Kings of Texas #1

Author: HJ Bellus

Publisher: Crave Publishing

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: March 20, 2018

Blurb

Sometimes it’s the hero who ends up needing a lifeline…

Jack Jarvis York is a ruthless and vindictive oil tycoon who knows no boundaries when he’s been double-crossed. Debtors beware. He’ll slit your throat for a nickel. And make no mistake, he will collect.

You never screw with a man’s pride, money, or oil. It’s Texas Law. Unwritten, yet gospel. They don’t call him the king of Texas for nothing.

When a debtor can’t come up with his money, JJ takes his wife as collateral...

What starts out as a trade-off between bitter men turns into an emotional collision of desire and forbidden love so dangerous, it threatens to destroy even the strongest of empires.

No amount of money will ever rebuild everything that’s been shattered. Jack is left standing in the middle of his own chaos.

Greed and power are the least of his worries now. Death is knocking on his front door, wanting to collect.

The woman he’s given his heart to just might become his collateral this time around. Past sins may trump everything...

✯✯5 Whiskey Filled Stars!!!✯✯ 

HJ Bellus is simply amazing!!! This isn’t like her other books I’ve read. It’s on the darker side and man what a story and start to what’s going to be an amazing new series from her. 

JJ’s life wasn’t always easy. He started off poor. Him and his mom bounced from ratty hotel room to the other. Until a man names Preston overheard them in the supermarket. The guy changed his life and made him into the man he is today. 

JJ doesn’t want for anything. He’s made enough money that he can do and take whatever he wants. 

JJ might be a bad ass and takes no for an answer but that’s not all he is. Inside he’s still the broken poor little boy Preston saved all those years ago. When JJ meets Navy he was missing his friend. He helped her and it was time for her to soar and live her life. 

Navy was married to a monster. JJ could see instantly he was abusing her. He was also stealing from JJ. JJ planned on taking everything from him and still did. But, now he was planning on taking Navy and rescuing her no matter the cost. 

Navy’s been with her husband for awhile. But, it’s not a happily ever after. Navy doesn’t recognize the person looking back at her in the mirror.  Navy’s not allowed to eat what she wants, sleep on a bed and he’s abusive. But, she can’t get away. I’m not going to get into everything else that’s been done to her. 

JJ makes a deal to take Navy. Navy isn’t sure what to expect when JJ takes her. He keeps telling her he’s not like her husband but she’s so afraid it’ll take her a bit to believe it or trust him. While living with JJ she meets Faye and she quickly becomes a mother figure to her and her shell opens up. JJ’s showing he can be trusted. But, things aren’t that easy bc her last is coming back. 

In the beginning it sounded like it was going to be Navy being saved by JJ. But, really both Navy and JJ are broken.  Navy’s Broken on the inside and the outside. JJ portrays himself as being all put together. But, he’s good at faking it. He’s a Broken young boy on the inside. JJ and Navy heal each other in so many ways. Their story might not be easy. In fact it’s far from it. But, their story is still beautiful. 

Faye. I absolutely loved Faye. And, her son Kemp. Wow!!! He might be a big bad bad ass.  But, really Kemp has an incredible heart and when he was around a certain little somebody he made me smile. I’m excited for the next book. But, I’m afraid of where Kemp’s mental status might bring him. I’m hoping we’ll get back the bad ass with the soft heart again. HJ Bellus is continuing to prove herself as an auto buy for me. 

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HJ Bellus is a small town girl who loves the art of storytelling. When not making readers laugh or cry, she's a part-time livestock wrangler that can be found in the middle of Idaho, shotgunning a beer while listening to some Miranda Lambert on her Beats and rocking out in her boots.

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