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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

FALLING: A 7-NOVEL NEW ADULT ANTHOLOGY

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Title: Falling: A 7-Novel New Adult Anthology
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 14, 2014

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Falling never felt so good . . . Seven best-selling stories of love, heartbreak, and redemption.

***These full-length novels are either stand-alones or the first in a series.***

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  SPIN MY LOVE by Chantal Fernando, NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author 

  World renowned DJ Tane Miller returns to his hometown after leaving when he was eighteen and never looking back. When he runs into his beloved childhood friend Giselle, his life takes a turn he could never have anticipated.

  DEAREST CLEMENTINE by Lex Martin 

 Clementine Avery doesn't date. Not after her ex cheated and a professor stalked her. But when she accidentally signs up for a romance writing class, she has a hard time resisting hot RA Gavin Murphy, who volunteers to help her find a little "inspiration."

  DEEP BLUE by Jules Barnard 

  Recent college grad Cali Morgan thinks she has her life all figured out, until she returns to Lake Tahoe and runs into an old crush she barely recognizes. A serious accident pushes Jaeger’s life in a new direction, but he’s hotter than ever, his presence rocking the foundation Cali staked her future on. 
DAZZLED by Jane Harvey-Berrick 

  Young London actor Miles Stephens gets a chance to star in a big-time Hollywood movie, but when the dream of a lifetime doesn’t match reality he turns to Clare, lifelong friend and girl next door. Clare knows two important facts: when you break chocolate, the calories fall out; and that she’s totally in love with clueless Miles.

  HE FOUND ME by Whitney Barbetti 

  Andra disappeared from an abusive environment when she was seventeen, choosing to build a new life, full of secrets. But when she met Julian, everything changed. And the moment she let her guard down, a threat from her past caught up to her.

  THE RIGHT KIND OF WRONG by Jade Eby 

  Kara Pierce and Vince Gage have a tumultuous past. As in - he almost ruined Kara's life. When they're forced to work together on a final college project, Kara must learn how to do the hardest thing she's ever done: forgive.
THE YEAR WE FELL DOWN by Sarina Bowen 

  Corey Callahan thought she'd start college playing varsity ice hockey. But she'll start it in a wheelchair instead. The only perk? Her too-delicious-to-be-real neighbor, Adam Hartley. They're just friends, until one crazy night when things fall apart. Or fall together. All Corey knows is that she's falling. Hard.

  Falling Authors1   Grab your copy of this limited-time anthology featuring a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, along with some of the hottest debuts of 2014 for ONLY 99 cents!

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Friday, December 13, 2013

BLOG TOUR: FALLING BY E.K. BLAIR REVIEW + GIVEAWAY


Sometimes it takes someone else to show us what we are truly capable of becoming.

Suffering from years of violent abuse, Ryan Campbell has learned how to keep people from getting too close. But when you shut yourself off, people get hurt along the way. Never caring much about others, Ryan creates a world in which he doesn’t have to feel. 

When Ryan meets Candace Parker, all of his walls slowly begin to crumble. Not sure of the truth of who she is, he feels his mind is playing tricks on him. Unable to force out the thoughts that consume him, Ryan is haunted by visions that torment him every time he looks at her. He finds himself swallowed by guilt and blame, but he’s unwilling to turn his back on the one person that could possibly save him.

You’ve heard Candace’s story in Fading, now hear Ryan’s.


 A Teaser from Falling---
Sitting there, I continue to hold her. We don’t talk at all. It’s quiet and peaceful, and having her warm body tucked in close with mine gets my heart racing. All I can think about is how I want to kiss her, touch her. Pick her up and make good use of her bed. But I know once that happens, I’ll never want to leave that bed. The thoughts alone turn me on, and I need to get control of myself.
“Hey,” I whisper, looking down at her. When she tilts her head and peers up at me, she’s close. So close, that if I lean down slightly, I could kiss her. Maybe I should. But I know myself. I won’t want to stop. I don’t think I could with her, so instead, I say, “I should get going.”

She nods her head, and feeling the movement against my jaw makes leaving so difficult, but that’s what I do. I stand, and she walks me to the door.


Published December 9th 2013
eArc received from author in exchange for review

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Our Review:
We've read Candace's story and Jace's and now we get to peer into Ryan's head! I wasn't sure what we would get in this story and I was worried that I had forgotten too many of the details from Fading but I quickly discovered that I worried for nothing! I think I maybe have ended up more apprehensive than you, and that is something that doesn't usually happen. I'm the one diving in with both feet, damn the consequences and this time at first...I just wasn't feeling it. BUT the more Ryan opened up, and the more we got to see of Ryan's experiences with his friends and mom outside of Candace, the more I enjoyed this version of the story!

This story starts out with Ryan before Candace and I think starting it this way engaged me more than just starting with the dumpster incident. Throughout his version of the events, I found him to be so incredibly sweet and honest and so much MORE than I think I gave him credit for in Fading.  I thought his reasons for his actions enhanced their love story and even though I already knew the horror story of what happened to Candace, reading his thoughts never made it stale or old. As a matter of fact, reading his version of events made me like him even more than I did before (maybe even MORE than Candace). He was such force of stability and safety for her and he made a concerted effort to treat her with the love and care that she needed--even before he put all of the puzzle pieces of her together.

 I agree...as a character, he almost passes my love for Jase. Almost! (That boy and how he took care of her in the immediate aftermath will never be forgotten) Ryan though...I understand his demons better...and I think seeing his side and thoughts helped see clearly why he pushed her on some things, when maybe before I didn't think he should have. He is a man. He turns 29 years old in this story, and some parts that I might not have understood are just that he is in a different stage than Candace even without the trauma that she endures. That was a new dynamic that I appreciated! -- I took this one slow, because I didn't want to not like it. It couldn't be devoured...it was like a dish that had to simmer for a while before I could keep going. And in my opinion, that is okay! 

 When we hit the point where everything falls apart for them, I found THAT to be interesting too. The grueling pain of Ryan trying to live day in and day out without Candace was so realistic and sad. I always wondered where he was and what he was doing and thinking and we finally get to know! The last chapters and epilogue were great too; a real finish to the journey of Ryan and Candace. I was so happy to see that their story was extended past the original ending of Fading--and that we see snapshots of Mark and Jase too--good stuff!

 And these are the days of our lives...ugh, those parts I cried again. I mean, really cried. While the first parts were hard for me on a pace level, the last parts were even harder on the emotional level than they had been even in Fading when Candace was heartbroken. Seeing Ryan heartbroken...gah, that was tough. I knew it was coming, but when it really got there, it went there and I was sad. I got happy again though when EK extended the story even further than we have ever gotten to see! Eeep! 

 A great ending to this really emotional series (at least I think it's the end? hahaha). Indeed, but I think there might be room from some pages about Gavin and Mel (It would be one hell of a finding love again between Mel and Zane, yes? Lots of drama with those two). I like this group of friends, but I will be really excited whatever EK comes out with next! :) 

 Shelley: 4 1/2 Stars
Courtney: 3 1/2 Stars





About the Author---
USA Today bestselling author and International Amazon bestselling author, E.K. Blair takes her readers on an emotional roller coaster with her FADING series. A former first grade teacher with an imagination that runs wild. Daydreaming and zoning out is how she was often found in high school. Blair tends to drift towards everything dark and moody. Give her a character and she will take pleasure in breaking them down, digging into their core to find what lies underneath.
Aside from writing, E.K. Blair finds pleasure in music, drinking her Starbucks in peace, and spending time with her friends. She's a thinker, an artist, a wife, a mom, and everything in between.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013

COVER REVEAL: FALLING BY E.K. BLAIR


Release Date:
December 9, 2013

Release Date:
December 9, 2013
Genre: 
Contemporary Romance
Coming of Age
Drama

Synopsis:
Sometimes it takes someone else to show us what we are truly capable of becoming.

Suffering from years of violent abuse, Ryan Campbell has learned how to keep people from getting too close. But when you shut yourself off, people get hurt along the way. Never caring much about others, Ryan creates a world in which he doesn’t have to feel. 

When Ryan meets Candace Parker, all of his walls slowly begin to crumble. Not sure of the truth of who she is, he feels his mind is playing tricks on him. Unable to force out the thoughts that consume him, Ryan is haunted by visions that torment him every time he looks at her. He finds himself swallowed by guilt and blame, but he’s unwilling to turn his back on the one person that could possibly save him.

You’ve heard Candace’s story in Fading, now hear Ryan’s.

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