Review: A Righteous Man by Jay Crownover

 

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Salinger Dolan.

You know his name.

You've seen his face.

You've spent money on the endless amount of useless crap he endorses.

Of course, you've heard the stories.

You know the ones…The one that claimed he was hard to work with and totally unprofessional on set.

The one where he got caught doing drugs on the set of the most popular, family-friendly show in America.The one where he ruined the reputation—and career—of America's sweetheart.

There’s more truth to those stories than his fans want to believe because Salinger is the kind of thoughtless, careless, dangerous Hollywood bad boy the paparazzi and fame-hungry starlets can't get enough of.

Eventually, the shine of his flashy lifestyle started to fade, and Salinger realized the only thing he's famous for nowadays is his bad behavior and well-documented struggle with addiction.

The former golden boy is beyond tarnished, and the only person who can help him get his glow back is the one woman who wants absolutely nothing to do with him.

Maren Copeland.

You might recall her name.

It's possible you vaguely remember her face.

You're probably wondering where she went. After all, you've heard the stories…The one where she exposed Salinger Dolan’s drug use all those years ago.

The one that said she tried to ruin his career because she was envious of his popularity.

The one about how she went from being everyone's favorite to a pariah overnight.

Maren Copeland is now known as the comeback queen. After years of hard work and purposely avoiding entanglements with problematic heartthrobs like her first co-star, she's on track to revitalize her career and rearrange her priorities after a very messy and very public divorce.

For the first time in both her professional and personal life, she’s the one calling all the shots.

Unfortunately, the path to get her where she wants to be leads directly to none other than Salinger Dolan.

He’s the one and the only person she swore she would never work with again.

Once upon a time, he cost her everything. He’s back to make amends and promised to give her anything she wants if she’ll just give him a chance to prove he’s grown up.

She doesn't trust him.

She knows she’d be a fool to believe he’s changed.

After all, what are the odds that a spoiled, entitled brat like Salinger Dolan could become a righteous man?

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Read from: December 28th to December 29th, 2020

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Review:

I will start my review with this: PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!!

Jay Crownover blessed us with a surprise book to end 2020 and it was really everything we needed to end this rollercoaster of a year.

This story was seriously a rollercoaster of feelings. I really felt invested in the characters and their arcs and I just wanted them to have their happy ending.

Salinger is the kind of character that you will either like or really love. I don’t think you can actually hate him. When you start the story, you want to dislike him, but as it goes on, you get to realize what kind of man he’s working to be and you just want him to succeed.

Maren is a character you feel for her after what she was put through. She wanted to do a good thing and it turned on her, but even being older than him, I feel like it took her even more time to realize that some of her resentment was misplaced. Not completely, but a part of it. Through this book, you can see her grow as much as Salinger does.

Both characters are so relatable and I loved that it took time for both of them to get where they ended up. I really felt like they both brought something to each other and it just made the story even better. I could have read a whole series just about them honestly.

You can also tell that she had a lot of fun writing these characters and this story. I will admit that I enjoyed other secondary characters in it and I would be more than happy to read more about them. Some characters I just wanted to see crawl under a bus, but I will leave it at that hahaha

Overall, I am happy that this was my last book of 2020 because I really feel like I’m finishing the year with such a banger. This book was really amazing and  you guys need to get your hands on it and devour it just like a did.

So I’m ending my review the same way I started: PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!! 

Cover Reveal: The Crush by Penelope Ward

 

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone, second-chance story of forbidden love…

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Release Date: February 22, 2021

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It’s natural to want the one you can’t have. And for as long as I could remember, I’d secretly wanted my brother’s best friend, Jace.

He was six years older and always treated me like the sister he never had.

Fast forward a decade.

We were all in our twenties now. Jace had moved in with my brother, Nathan, and me to help us make ends meet after our parents died. 

It was just the three of us—an odd family dynamic. 

Living under our roof, Jace was as bossy and protective as ever. 

But he certainly didn’t look at me like a sister anymore. That was what made things so complicated. 

I was pretty much hot and bothered twenty-four-seven. 

And he was torn.

The signs were subtle, at first. Like on movie night, I’d casually rest my leg against his, and he wouldn’t exactly shift away.

Still, I assumed he would never…go there.

Nathan would kill us.

The knowledge of that wasn’t enough to stop the inevitable, though.

Eventually our slow burn exploded. 

But more than the physical attraction, we’d developed a strong connection. 

We just couldn’t get caught, right?

That sounded simple.

Until it wasn’t.

This is a story of forbidden love, broken trust, and an unexpected second chance.

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She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism. 

With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

Cover Reveal: The Invitation by Vi Keeland

We are thrilled to bring you the cover reveal for THE INVITATION, a new standalone contemporary romance written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland, releasing on January 18, 2021!

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The first time I met Hudson Rothschild was at a wedding. I’d received an unexpected invitation to one of the swankiest venues in the city. 

Hudson was a groomsman and quite possibly the most gorgeous man I’d ever laid eyes on.  He asked me to dance, and our chemistry was off the charts. 

I knew it wasn’t a good idea to get involved with him, considering the wedding I was at.  But our connection was intense, and I was having a great time.

Though the fun came to a screeching halt when Hudson figured out I wasn’t who I’d said I was.  You see, that unexpected invitation I received? Well, it hadn’t actually been addressed to me—it was sent to my ex-roommate who’d bounced a check for two months’ rent and moved out in the middle of the night.  I figured she owed me an expensive night out, but I guess, technically, I was crashing the wedding.

Once caught, I couldn’t get out of there fast enough. As I bolted for the door, I might’ve plucked a few bottles of expensive champagne off the tables I passed, all while the gorgeous, angry groomsman was hot on my tail. 

Outside, I jumped into a taxi. My heart ricocheted against my ribs as we drove down the block—but at least I’d escaped unscathed.

Or so I thought.

Until I realized I’d left my cell phone behind at the table.  

Take one guess who found it?  

This is the crazy story of how Hudson Rothschild and I met. But trust me, it’s only the tip of the iceberg.

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She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.  

Review: The Brightest Night by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Origin, #3)

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The thrills, drama, and intrigue continue in the third installment of the Origin series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout.

He is the darkest star.

You are the burning shadow.

And together, you will bring about the brightest night.

Less than a year ago, Evelyn Dasher was a normal girl, living an unremarkable life.

Now, she's on the run, under the protection of the beautiful, deadly inhuman Luc. She's been betrayed by those who were closest to her. And she's learned truths about herself that she never saw coming--things she once knew, and was made to forget. Truths with devastating consequences. She's caught in the eye of the storm.

She is the eye of the storm.

Read from: October 16 to October 18, 2020

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Review

There is a reason Jennifer L. Armentrout is one of my favourite authors and she proved it again with this book because she knows how to keep us on our toes. What we thought we knew in the Origin series so far? Forget it; she always finds new twists to add to her series that will make you rethink all of the theories you could have established throughout her books.

The Brightest Night continues where The Burning Shadow ended. As Evie and Luc process with everything they have learned, the two of them and their friends are still trying to deal with the Daedalus and staying alive. As Evie and Luc insert themselves into this community of humans, hybrids, origins and Luxens, you get to see a few familiar faces from the past also.

Evie continues to grow in this book; she becomes more and more aware of whom she is and I feel like in this book, she is more open to it also. I really loved how she is starting to take control more too and not just going with the flow. She is such a badass character and I really feel this book brought it even more out of her.

Evie and Luc’s relationship is only getting stronger and even if they aren’t always seeing eye to eye on everything, one thing is clear; they will both do whatever it takes to protect one another. As they work on helping Evie getting control of her powers, they will both be aware she has to learn to trust herself more as much as Luc has to learn that he can’t always protect her from everything. But they are such couple goals because no matter what, they have each other’s back.

Truthfully, there is so much that happens in this book and in a short period of time too. I honestly had trouble putting down the book when I had to work or sleep because I needed to know what was going to happen next and I didn’t want to wait before finding out. From learning more about Evie’s powers to more bits of the past and why and how everything happens, you will be transported into a world where answers aren’t the ones you expected and new questions will demand more answers.

Trying to make this review spoiler free, I can only say that you won’t be able to just read a chapter or two. Be sure to keep in mind they are quite a few jaw-dropping moments in this book and I swear some of them I am still not over as of yet.

Jennifer has once again made a book where you just can’t get enough. Reading her books always get me out of my reading slumps.

My final verdict of this book is that it was one amazing read and I can’t wait for the next one. Actually, I really need it like yesterday because the ending of this book was mind blowing and I can’t even begin to imagine what she will do next. I really need to know. 

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Release Blitz+Review: A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

  

“My newest obsession!”

—Laura Thalassa, author of The Four Horsemen

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, the second book in the thrilling and captivating A Blood and Ash Series by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout, is available now.

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Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance?

A Betrayal…

Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her.

 

A Choice….

Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation.

 

A Secret…

But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.

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Captivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laura Thalassa.

A Maiden…

Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.

A Duty…

The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.

A Kingdom…

Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.

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Read from: August 4, 2020 to August 29, 2020

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Review:

OMG! OMG! When you look at the time it took me to read the book, it seems that it took me a long time, but honestly, I read ¾ of the book in a week (tried to stop myself from going too fast). Then I had to put it aside due to work and family activities and when I got back into it, I read it non-stop. Seriously, who needs beauty sleep?

I have no idea where to start this review because I am just so in love with this book and the Blood and Ash series and I feel like there are no words strong enough to express just how much I loved it. Just a fair warning, you might want to consider taking the day off because you might end up reading non-stop once you get your hands on it.

The second instalment in the Blood and Ash series starts where the first one ended and we are sucked right back into the world that Jennifer L. Armentrout created. We find Poppy trying to come to terms that everything she ever believed to be true her whole life were in fact lies. We see her struggle to trust Casteel fearing that he is not fully honest about his motive to marry her. She is not ready to go down without a fight though and that is just how we love her.

When you find yourself back into this world, you cannot help yourself; you want to go and read the next page, the next one, and the one after. Poppy and Casteel are still bickering and these scenes were among some of my favorites in this book. I really enjoyed the fact that as Poppy struggles to come to terms with what she knows to be the truth now or how she actually feels for Casteel, she is still willing to help others; still willing to sacrifice herself if it can help. She is such a strong character and I loved that she will not back down from an argument or say what the other wants her to say; she is her own person and she has her own beliefs. Casteel is a character that is still intriguing and has you read the book, you discover a few more façades of him and I really loved it.

There are so many other characters in this series that you will love, hate or will plain be confused about. I know I’m looking forward to the next book if only to find out if I’m to actually like some of these characters or not.

We get to discover more about Atlantians and their legends through this book and it added so much more to the story. Honestly, this fantasy world is such an amazing one to lose yourself into for a few hours.

This book has everything you can look for, you have secrets unveiled, you have battles, you have romance and you have so many questions that will make you want to have the next book in your hands. Once again, Jennifer L. Armentrout created a book series that will you keep you at the edge of your seat and will make you want to skip work so you can keep on reading.

So another 5-star read for this series and I cannot wait for the next book.

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#1 New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. She spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Border Jack Apollo.

In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications.  Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix.

Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was an Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over a hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.