✯Release Review w/Giveaway✯Pieces of Us (Confessions of the Heart #3) by A.L. Jackson

A second chance stand-alone romance in A.L. Jackson's Confessions of the Heart Series.

"I absolutely adored all of the sweet emotion, angst, and just all of the feelings “Pieces of Us” inspired. The characters and their growth had me hooked from the first page. Read it. You will not regret it.”

~NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Kylie Scott

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My loves!! PIECES OF US IS LIVE!!! I am so freaking excited, I can hardly stand it! This book is EVERYTHING!

✓ Second-chance romance

✓ Sexy AF hero

✓ All the feels

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TITLE: PIECES OF US

SERIES: A Confessions of the Heart Stand-Alone Novel 

RELEASE DATE: April 22nd, 2019

Maxon Chambers has a way of stealing all the attention.

All my affection, and all my dreams.

What I needed to remember was he’d stolen my good judgment and my virginity, too.

When he broke up with me, I ran across the country and swore I’d never return to Broadshire Rim.

But here I am, thirteen years later. 

Maxon is all grown up.

Sexier than sin and more tempting than ever.

A detective on the Charleston force, he lives on the outside of safety, devoted to protecting the people of his city.

But with the way he’s looking at me now? I’m pretty sure what needs protecting is my heart.

Can we mend the pieces of us? Or will he leave my heart shattered forever . . .

✯✯5 Bird & Dragon Filled Stars!!!✯✯

A. L. Jackson lives to pull on my heartstrings. Every book, every story, every character and their lives play out in front of me as I’m reading about them. This is the last piece to the Confessions of The Heart series. All three are standalone books but def read the first two. 

We’ve met Mack in the beginning of this series. He’s a big part of this series. Jace and Ian are his best friends, his brothers, his family. He’d do anything to protect them. Mack’s glad they’ve found love, have their families and finally settled. Mack doesn’t ever see himself settling down. He did once but he let his one chance go. Let his little bird fly away and he’s hoping she’s happy. 

Mack hasn’t seen her in over ten years. But, he’s thought of her everyday. When doing an errand for Ian he runs into his bird. Izzy. And, she’s as beautiful as the last time he saw her. Mack’s not sure what she’s doing back in town but he’ll do anything to get her back. 

Izzy fell in love with Mack before she knew what falling in love meant. He was her best friend, her protector, her dragon. Their lives couldn’t be anymore different but when they were together none of it mattered. Right before they were due to leave Mack broke up with her. Broke her heart, said she deserved better than him. Izzy left town and never planned on returning. Until she had no choice. 

Izzy still cares and loves Mack. She always will but things aren’t the same. A lot has happened since he broke her heart and she left. They’ve both got secrets, both done things that they’re not proud of. But, did what they thought was right at time.  Izzy’s petrified of Mack learning her secret bc she’s afraid he’ll hate her and never forgive her. 

Oh. My. Goodness!!! Talk about a true second chance romance. This gave me chills multiple times. Mack and Izzy are amazing together. They love and support each other no matter the circumstances. It’s a shame they lost on all those years. 

One of my favorite things that A. L. Jackson does with her stories is how she puts the characters past in the book.  Gives you the characters past. Gives you a piece of them that’s effected their lives in the present, what makes them feel the way they do. She’s a master at really making you fall in love with who you’re reading. 

It was nice seeing Jace, Ian and their women and children again. ESP the beginning with Ian you’ll lol bc I did. Meeting Izzy’s family was a great added plus. Loved her mom. 

I really wish this series wasn’t ending. I totally fell for this trio of guys and their ladies. But, damn what a way to end this series. A. L. Jackson really did save the best for last. But, shhh don’t tell my guys Jace and Ian I said that. Can’t wait for the next book A. L. hits publish on. 

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Ahhh I can't wait for you to experience this story! I'm so insanely proud of it! I can't wait to hear what you think!

xoxo ~ 

Amy 

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A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.

Her bestselling series include THE REGRET SERIES, CLOSER TO YOU, BLEEDING STARS, and FIGHT FOR ME novels. Grab A.L. Jackson’s latest novel, PIECES OF US, the third stand-alone novel in her brand-new CONFESSIONS OF THE HEART series.

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✯Release Review✯Cruz (Diablo’s Throne #1) by H.J. Bellus

Title: Cruz
Series: Diablo's Throne #1

Author: HJ Bellus

Publisher: Crave Publishing

Genre: MMA Romance

Release Date: February 13, 2018

Blurb

She hates fighting. He lives for it.

Layla’s vicious past drove her away from her hometown. She couldn’t live with all the reminders surrounding her, so she ran.

Cruz Felix found a new home. A place where he could get his head on straight, train, and fight match after match toward the end goal: the championship in Las Vegas. It’s the one thing in his life he wants more than anything, and it’s all in the name of his deceased father.

Until Layla returns home. Her dad owns the gym; he’s the sole reason Cruz is fighting again.

The attraction is immediate, even though both of them are drowning in their own misery and secrets. 

The thing about secrets are they always find a way out the darkness and have the power to destroy.

Will their connection be worth fighting for?

Find out in Cruz, Diablo’s Throne, Book #1.

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 ✯✯5 Cruz Filled Stars!!!✯✯ 

HJ Bellus continues to prove why she’s becoming one of my new fav authors. I only recently found her why she co-wrote a few books. This is her second book she strictly wrote. I legit no joke read this in one sitting, less then 5 hours and I was done. 

Layla grew up with her dad and her abuela (grandma) after her mother walked out on them. Layla’s father is an MMA fighter and she grew up with him coming home covered in bruises. Layla loves her father more then anything but she hates fighting and fighters aren’t her favorite people. 

Layla’s a traveling ER nurse and she’s finally going home to visit her father and abuela after being gone for sometime. She’s looking forward to her abuela’s tamales but that’s not what she walked into. Her abuela passed out and she made it to the hospital just in time to say goodbye. When she falls down two strong arms catch her before she falls and she instantly feels safe. Cruz should be everything that Layla can’t stand. But, there’s such an instant connection between them that it doesn’t even matter that he’s a fighter. 

Cruz is an MMA fighter whose known as The Notorious Rumbler is as bad ass as they sound. He’s hoping this is the year he gets to Las Vegas and get the championship. Cruz lost his father and sold his gym. It’s how he ended up at Diablo’s Thrown, (Layla’s dads gym). Their dads were friends and he knew with his dad gone he’s the right guy to help him. 

Cruz knows exactly how Layla is feeling. Cruz will do anything to be there for Layla. The more time they spend together the more they talk. Layla realizes Cruz has been where she’s at now with the loss of her abuela. Once Cruz gets his hands on Layla he never plans on letting her go.  She’s all his and he plans on it staying that way. Until somebody from each of their pasts comes back and plan on making issues for them. 

Both Layla and Cruz were fighting demons from their pasts and because of that they both had trust issues. Granted Layla’s trust issues were worse then his. But, if I had an MMA fighter boyfriend that had been around the block as much as he had I’d prob be crazy too lol.  

Cruz might’ve been an MMA fighter. But, when he’s not in the ring he’s a gentleman and the perfect man. Layla might not put up with anything. But, she’s the perfect match for Cruz. 

I loved this story and was so man when I finished it lol. There was so much going on in it. From emotional, to full of suspense and heart wrenching. It had it all. I’m looking forward to the next book in what’s starting off as an awesome series. 

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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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✯Release Review✯The Book Splash Horror Story by Cassia Brightmore

The Book Splash Horror Story by: Cassia Brightmore Author

Genre: Dark Romance

Release Date: February 9, 2018

Cover Design: Just Write Creations

Vacationing with a splash of blood…

Rennie Laval was about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. A virgin cruiser, what better way to pop her cherry than onboard the luxurious Norwegian. Set to sail to the sunny Caribbean on a week long vacation, her only expectation was to soak up the warm sun, and spectacular sights, all while consuming frothy umbrella drinks.

Travelling solo didn’t faze her, not when she would be a part of a group of cruisers, known fondly as “Book Splashers.” A unique author signing event at sea, getting the chance to attend was a dream come true for an avid reader like Rennie. The large group of more than three hundred authors, readers, photographers, models had welcomed her with open arms. The hosts, Harper Sloan and Felicia Lynn, reassuring her she’d never be left on her own.

Duke Kincaid was fed up with life. After catching his fiancee in bed with his best friend, he spontaneously booked himself on a cruise, needing to get away from their betrayal. A Caribbean vacation was just the escape he needed. Colliding with another solo traveller while boarding, a beautiful brunette, seemed like fate. A little fling on the open waters would definitely go a long way to wiping out unwanted memories.

While he and Rennie grow closer on and off board the ship, they’re both flung headfirst into a nightmare when members of the Book Splash start showing up dead. The first tragic death seemed like an accident, but when the body count rises higher than imaginable, and the deaths become more gruesome, it’s clear that a sinister force is stalking the ship, focused on the members of their group.

Trapped in the middle of the ocean.

Ensnared in a deadly game of kill or be killed.

What would you do in order to ensure your own survival?

For Rennie, Duke and the Book Splashers, their dream vacation may be their last.

✯✯4 Bloody Twisted  Stars!!✯✯

Holy mother jeez!! Cassia is known for her dark, twisted, bloody, mind blowing reads. This book was no different. The only thing different is she based both the story and characters off the annual cruise the indie book world goes on every year.

Rennie's a book lover and has become friendly with the authors and bloggers in the Indie community. The past few years the community goes on an annual cruise they've called Book Splash. This year Rennie has decided she's not going to enjoy the cruise by the pictures posted on Facebook. Nope!! This time she's going and she'll finally get to meet the people she feels she's known forever and finally go on a cruise.

Rennie meets a sexy tall man named Duke and she instantly wants to punch him. She learns that he's actually going on the same cruise ship as her. Even though he originally rubbed her the wrong way and she didn't like him, she cant help but be attracted to him. Rennie meets the other Book Splashers and the all just have a great time. Rennie continues running into Duke and the more time they spend together the more she likes him. If only things were that easy where she can enjoy her cruise with her fellow book friends and spend time to get to know Duke more. 

Duke is a business owner and works a bunch. When he walks in on his fiancé in bed with his best friend. After he gets into a fit with his best friend Duke decides he  needs to just go away. He finds the first cruise ship thats leaving and books his ticket. Duke was expecting to just go and get away. 

Duke wasn't expecting to meet Rennie and be attracted to her the way he is or be on a cruise with a group of authors, readers and bloggers who call themselves "Book Splashers".  The woman stare and gawk at him. Apparently he's a hit with them. So much so that they're trying to get him on their book covers LOL. But, before the cruise really gets into full effect things change for the worse. People in the book community start getting killed. The only thing on Duke's mind is to keep Rennie save. Duke didn't care what he had to do he was going to keep her safe!

I read this in 2 sittings. In true typical Cassia fashion she kept you on your toes. I never knew what was next. At one point I thought I knew who the killer was and I was mad bc I liked this person. But, I'm an idiot, bc its Cassia and she's everything but predictable. I was not expecting who the psycho killer was. Cassia needs to start writing faster bc I'm ready for her next killer book! I've never been on a cruise before and always wanted too. But, after reading this I'm not sure I want to go on a cruise. Thanks for that Cassia ARGH LOL

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Cassia Brightmore is a Canadian dark romance author. She loves writing dark stories with twisted characters that she hopes will thrill the reader as well as make them fall in love.

She loves hockey, video games and online shopping. If she's not writing or editing, you can usually find her doing one of these things. Writing is her passion and publishing her first book as an indie author is truly a dream come true.

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Book One: Malevolent

Book Two: Evanesce

Book Three: Denouement

Book Four: Repentance

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Book One: Lincoln Hospital

Book Two: Flatline

Book Three: Resuscitation

Standalones

Unworthy

The Book Splash Horror Story

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✯Release Review w/Giveaway✯Whispered Prayers of a Girl by Alex Grayson

Synopsis 
A tortured soul meets a damaged family…
A lonely man, a widowed woman, a carefree boy, and a broken girl… Can the four come together and help heal each other? Or will fear of the unknown and guilt about the past keep them apart?

Her whispered prayers break her...
At night, as she’s drifting off to sleep, I press my ear to the door and listen to her heart-wrenching pleas. Her words are agony to my healing heart, but I cherish the sound of them, for that’s the only time I ever hear my beautiful daughter speak. Since her father died two years ago, she’s grown quiet and withdrawn. Cat’s Valley was to be our new beginning, a place where my family and I can heal, but what we find there is so much more.

Scars mar his body. Pain has left him in pieces…
Four years ago, I lost the two things I cherished most in the world. They were ripped from my arms in the most painful and cruel way. Since then, I’ve kept to myself, preferring to stay away from the pitying looks and murmured rumors. Everything changed when she and her children barged into my life. It was an accident, and I don’t deserve them, but now that they’re here, I’m not sure I can let them go. 

✯✯5 Broken Stars!!!✯✯

Oh my goodness! This is my first book by Alex Grayson and after reading this it's just my first book of I hope will be lots. Bc, I finished this book days ago and I'm still crazy for it.

Gwen lost her husband two years ago, leaving her and their 2 children Daniel and Kelsey alone. While all 3 are grieving it is her daughter who is taking it the hardest. She's stopped speaking. The Dr's are calling it select mutism. The only time she hears her daughter speak is at nighttime when she's in her room praying. 

Gwen decides they need a change and they move to Colorado. They have made friends and Gwen is hoping it'll help Kelsey. When she meets Alexander the town recluse she's intrigued by him. He may come to town rarely and act like he doesn't want to be bothered. But, when Gwen and the kids get into trouble during a snow storm it's Alexander whose their to take them in.

Ever since that night 4yrs ago Alexander's life has never been the same. If its not the dreams and the half built house to remind him. Its the scars that are on most of his body. Alexander doesn't know why he was saved and he doesn't care. He grew up in this town and everyone just whispers when he's around. Alexander just wants to be left alone.

When Gwen and her children get stuck in the snow storm he can't just leave them. He opens up his home to them. Alexander wishes he could just ignore them. But, Daniel makes it impossible. He talks a mile a minute and follows Alexander everywhere. Gwen as well makes it under his skin. But, it is Kelsey that truly gets to him. When he looks at her its her eyes. They mirror the pain that he has. Alexander and Kelsey have a connection that is so strong and can't be denied. No matter how hard he tries to stay away the harder it is to do.

This book gutted me! I'm not sure who made me cry more, Alexander or Kelsey.I do know it was Daniel who made me laugh the most. 

The author made me feel Alexander and Kelsey's pain. Kelsey didn't speak, but the few words she did broke me. Alexander tore me open. This book was so beautifully written and I wish I could get more of Alexander, Gwen, Daniel and Kelsey.   

Excerpt

JUST LIKE LAST NIGHT, I walk silently down the hallway until I make out the murmured whispers from a girl begging God to bring her father back. I gently lay my hand on the door and listen as she slowly melts my heart until it’s a puddle at my feet. My chest aches with the need to walk in there and take away her pain. I’ve never heard such tortured words before. The pain that comes from them is overwhelming and unbearable. Even my own immense pain from losing the ones I loved can’t compare to this. This girl’s pain is so much more.

My head falls forward, and I pull in a deep breath to steady my heartbeat. It’s been quiet for several moments, and I know she’s finished. I let my hand fall from the door, and I walk down the hallway back to the living room. I drop to the cushion and let my head fall in my hands.

They’re leaving tomorrow. The sun is coming out and the temperatures are supposed to be in the lower fifties, much higher than it’s been in days. The snow won’t melt in one day, but it’ll be enough to let the road crew get to the fallen tree and her truck. My call earlier tonight to Travis confirmed they’ll be working on the roads tomorrow.

I’m not ready. It’s unreasonable and irrational, but I don’t want them to leave yet. I’m not ready to give up Daniel’s buoyant behavior or Kelsey’s quiet and depressed mannerisms. I’m not ready to give up Gwen’s giving and resilient personality. I want to keep them here. With me. They’ve brought so much light into my life since they’ve been here, and I want to keep it for a while longer. Which means they need to leave as soon as possible, before my dark world rubs off on them. I want to be selfish and harbor that light, but I won’t.

What hurts the most was the dejected look on Daniel’s face when Gwen informed him and Kelsey they’ll be leaving tomorrow. What surprised me was the morose look on Kelsey’s. That girl and her sad eyes have me wrapped around her little finger. And the boy…. Everyone should have a Daniel in their lives. Gwen tried cheering the two up with promised visits to all their friends once the roads were clear enough for it, but I could tell it didn’t work. I could also tell it wasn’t working for Gwen herself. She tried to hide it, I’m not sure if it was just from the kids or from me too, but I know she doesn’t want to leave either. The four of us, in a matter of days, have become close, formed a bond of a sort. And that right there is another reason they need to leave. I can’t let that continue. It’s not something I deserve. It’s something they need to form with a man who’s worthy. A man who will be there for them always. A whole man, not one who’s only half of himself.

I give my hair one good pull, letting the pain push away the unwanted feelings, before releasing it with a muted growl. I’m pissed at myself for wanting something I shouldn’t. This family is too good for me. I couldn’t even protect my own when they needed me. How could this family be any different? I refuse to take that chance.

I lie back against the cushion and force thoughts of Gwen and her two kids away, and instead let my own demons take over. Closing my eyes, I let the screams of pain and fear flood my mind, reminding me why Gwen, Kelsey, and Daniel are better off without me in their lives.

Author Bio

Alex Grayson is the bestselling author of heart pounding, emotionally gripping contemporary romance including the Jaded Series, the Consumed Series, and two standalone novels. Her passion for books was reignited by a gift from her sister-in-law. After spending several years as a devoted reader and blogger, Alex decided to write and independently publish her first novel in 2014 (an endeavor that took a little longer than expected). The rest, as they say, is history.

Originally a southern girl, Alex now lives in Ohio with her husband, two children, two cats and dog. She loves the color blue, homemade lasagna, casually browsing real estate, and interacting with her readers. Visit her website, www.alexgraysonbooks.com, or find her on social media!

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