Stay With Me

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

HAPPY RELEASE DAY (& GIVEAWAY): STAY WITH ME BY JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT

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We are so pleased to bring you the Release Day Launch for Jennifer L. Armentrout's STAY WITH ME! STAY WITH ME is a New Adult contemporary romance being published by Avon (William Morrow), an imprint of HarperCollins, and is a part of Jennifer’s With You Saga!

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  EXCERPT: As I lay there, trying to swallow a loud, obnoxious yawn, I remembered something he’d said when we first met, about life being too short. I imagined he had firsthand experience with shortened lives while he was serving. That mentality came from experience. I got that now. Could even understand it, but there was something I didn’t understand. “Why?” I asked. There was a beat. “Why what?” Jax sounded tired, and I should shut up or point out that I was now tired and could sleep, so he could leave. But I didn’t. “Why are you here? You don’t know me and . . .” I trailed off, because there really wasn’t anything left to say. A minute went by, and he hadn’t answered my question, and then I think another minute ticked on, and I was okay with him not answering because maybe he didn’t even know. Or maybe he was just bored and that was why he was here. But then he moved. Jax pressed against my back, and the next breath I took got stuck in my throat. My eyes shot open. The sheet and blanket were between us, but they felt like nothing. “What are you doing?” I asked. “Getting comfortable.” He dropped an arm over my waist, and my entire body jerked against his. “It’s time to sleep I think.” “But—” “You can’t sleep when you talk,” he remarked. “You don’t need to be all up on me,” I pointed out. His answering chuckle stirred the hair along the back of my neck. “Honey, I’m not all up on you.” I freaking begged to differ on that point. I started to wiggle away, but the arm around my waist tightened, holding me in place. “You’re not going anywhere,” he announced casually, as if he wasn’t holding me prisoner in the bed. Okay. The whole prisoner thing might be melodramatic, but he wasn’t letting me up. Not when he was getting all kinds of comfy behind me. Oh my God, this was spooning. Total spooning. I was spooning with an honorary member of the Hot Guy Brigade. Did I wake up in a parallel universe? “Sleep,” he demanded, as if the one word carried that much power. “Go to sleep, Calla.” This time his voice was softer, quieter. “Yeah, it doesn’t work that way, Jax. You have a nice voice, but it doesn’t hold the power to make me sleep on your command.” He chuckled. I rolled my eyes, but the most ridiculous thing ever was the fact that after a couple of minutes, my eyes stayed shut. I . . . I actually settled in against him. With his front pressed to my back, his long legs cradling mine, and his arm snug around my waist, I actually did feel safe. More than that, I felt something else—something I hadn’t felt in years. I felt cared for . . . cherished. Which was the epitome of dumb, because I barely knew him, but feeling that, recognizing what the warm, buzzing feeling was, I fell right asleep.

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  STAY WITH ME Synopsis: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wait for You and Be with Me comes a daring tale that pushes boundaries . . . At 21, Calla hasn't done a lot of things. She’s never been kissed, never seen the ocean, never gone to an amusement park. But growing up, she witnessed some things no child ever should. She still carries the physical and emotional scars of living with a strung-out mother, Mona—secrets she keeps from everyone, including her close circle of college friends. But the safe cocoon Calla has carefully built is shattered when she discovers her mom has stolen her college money and run up a huge credit card debt in her name. Now, Calla has to go back to the small town she thought she’d left behind and clean up her mom’s mess again. Of course, when she arrives at her mother’s bar, Mona is nowhere to be found. Instead, six feet of hotness named Jackson James is pouring drinks and keeping the place humming. Sexy and intense, Jaxis in Calla’s business from the moment they meet, giving her a job and helping her search for Mona. And the way he looks at her makes it clear he wants to get horizontal . . . and maybe something more. Before Calla can let him get close, though, she’s got to deal with the pain of the past—and some very bad guys out to mess her up if she doesn't give them her mom.

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Jennifer L. Armentrout/J.Lynn Bio: # 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, 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, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. 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 Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.  

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

REVIEW: STAY WITH ME BY ELYSSA PATRICK

With one look, I’m his . . .

With one touch, he’s mine . . .

With one kiss, it changes everything between us . . .

I’ve been famous since I can remember. Singing, acting, dancing—I’ve done it all. The tabloids cover my every move, but I don’t want that anymore. I want to be normal, whatever that is.

When I leave Hollywood for college in Vermont, I’m on my own for the first time in my life. This is my chance to figure out who I am and what I want in life.

But it’s a lot harder than I expected. I can’t escape my image. Classes are difficult, and I’m struggling. And then there’s Caleb Fox.

Sexy, intriguing Caleb Fox.

Caleb is the one man who doesn’t want to use me. He breaks down my walls. He challenges me. He wants me. And I just don’t know if I can give him the same—or if he’ll stick around when he finds out my shameful secret that the tabloids haven’t managed to uncover.

Dating him is risky enough, but loving him could break me.

New Adult/Contemporary Romance - recommended for ages 17 and up.
ebook276 pages
Published August 30th 2013 by Elyssa Patrick
*Received eGalley from author via NetGalley for review*

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Our Review:
This is such a sweet romance. It's a perfect read for a lazy holiday afternoon...and guess what?! We have one of those coming up soon!! (Yo, are you picking up what she's throwing down?!) 

This is the story of Hailey--a former child/broadway/movie/rock star. She's decided to break away from the whole fame thing and try something that SHE wants to do ...much to the dismay of her mother and old celeb friends. She wants to try out college and explore what it means to be 'normal'. Her only problem--she hasn't done normal...ever..and has a hard time asking for help or trusting the motives of those around her. She is determined to live independently and to succeed in this new venture and boys really have no space in her life. Unfortunately (or fortunately!) Caleb does not get the memo and sparks her interest. Caleb is a little older and super sweet--I'd like to believe it's because he's got 4 sisters and so he just knows how to treat women. He meets Hailey and has a genuine interest in getting to know Hailey the college student...not Hailey the Star.


Caleb stole the show early, didn't he! He is the mysterious guy standing in the corner, but then comes over and surprises her by not being like every one else at the party. So what does she do? She lashes out. Of course she does. She lets her preconceived notions of how people see her get the best of her, and forgets that she might be the one is going to have the harder time removing herself from that pedestal she's had to live on for so long. It is a fun journey watching her try! 

As Hailey gets settled in to college and meets Caleb's sister (and her new BFF), Daphne, the romance between Caleb and Hailey continues to grow. She slowly begins to learn how to trust and he patiently gives her space to figure things out. He says and does all of the right things, has a fantastic family, and is incredibly supportive of Hailey. Even in the worst moment, he refuses to be a jerk or abandon her and she's able to see that not everyone is out to backstab her or use her fame for their fortune.


Here is where it got a little predictable for me. Everyone said and mostly did the right things. The story is still very sweet, and a worthwhile journey to read...and I do feel the chemistry with Hailey and Caleb was there, especially when Elyssa kicked the steam up a notch. That was not predictable, so don't worry. It was just a few of the plot details. No harm done! Hailey though has a ton, a boat load, a bushel...of issues. And with her mother being a world class beotch when she least expects it, she finds it very hard to trust that Caleb is genuine. 

Hailey gets to experience lots of fun and romantic moments in her first semester of college. She starts allowing herself space to grow and learn and succeed and fail. She makes great new friends--Daphne, Nick, Jamie, Grif-- and overcomes some academic and personal challenges.


The secondary characters are definitely a good time. I love stories with a solid group of male characters who have each others back, as well as the girls. They get a little OTT protective of Daphne a few times, which majorly gets on her nerves...but I can't wait to see where this series goes from here...Nick is up next. I wonder who the lucky girl is going to be? I know who I am hoping it is. 

If you are looking for a sweet college romance with little angst, this would be the perfect read for you! :) Yes! This is very sweet...and really thank goodness for the low angst level. We read this very quickly! 


Shelley: 3 Stars
Courtney: 3 1/2 Stars

About the Author:
Elyssa Patrick is a former high school English teacher who left the classroom to write contemporary romances and New Adult. She is currently hard at work on her next novel.

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