Going the Distance
Author: Erin Mahoney
Published: April 2015 (First Published March 2015)
Publisher: Lulu
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
It's the last semester of college for Chloe. All she needs is four months of studying hard and no distractions. And then she meets Kyle, a charmer by nature with a unique lifestyle. A lifestyle that she never desired nor anticipated, considering her past experiences. Chloe has already made up her mind about Kyle. She knows the choice she needs to make to keep herself from getting hurt. But Chloe's best friend, Sam, is starting to convince Chloe that maybe the choice isn't as simple as she hopes. With the help of her friends and family, Chloe is starting to believe that taking a chance could be worth the risk. Could what she has to gain be worth the risk of all she has to lose?
Jarod's Heart (King Brother #2)
Author: Elise Manion
Published: July 2015
Publisher: SLLS Press
Format: Paperback
Pages: 225
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
Sometimes your future is right in front of your eyes...
You’d think that, as the oldest brother in the King family and the youngest elected sheriff in Timbisha County, Jarod King would be living on cloud nine, but you’d be wrong. Ever since Miranda left him five years ago for her drug dealer, Jarod has barely been existing, faking smiles and civility for his family’s sake. Women are like Kryptonite to him, unless they’re helping his department run smoothly—like Lauren Lockwood, his secretary by day and royal pain by night.
You’d also think that Lauren, working as administrative assistant to Jarod King, the man she’s loved since the day she laid her young eyes on him, would be on cloud nine, but you’d be wrong. Ever since Miranda broke his heart with her deception, he’s almost impossible to get along with—let alone love.
But when someone from Jarod’s past enters their lives, and the drug dealings that destroyed his marriage set up shop in their small town, Lauren and Jarod will be forced to face the feelings that have been brewing inside them since the day they met. He’ll have to trust Lauren with the fragile pieces of his heart. Lauren will have to find the courage to give him what he needs, if she wants her greatest dream to come true.
Jason's Princess (King Brothers #1)
Author: Elise Manion
Published: July 2014 (First Published May 2014)
Publisher: Create Space
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
Julie gave up on happily-ever-after when her parents died, the event when she became her little brother's guardian. After Billy broke her heart, pursuit of a husband just wasn't a priority. But, when her life is suddenly turned upside down, and danger makes a rare appearance in her small town, she's forced to deal with the last man she'd ever expect to be nice to her.
Jason had given up on a life with Julie after Billy stole her away. Unfortunately, trouble has come back to town, so he had to make sure that both Julie and her little brother are safe. But now that the past is hitting them both head on, Jason will have to convince Julie that he's the man she's been looking for all along.
A Healing Spirit (Riverview #2)
Author: Melissa A. Hanson
Publisher: Mah
Published: August 2015
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
A freak ski accident brings nineteen-year old Mia Kinney within minutes of death. Hurt and scared, Mia is calmed by the southern drawl and clear green eyes of her rescuer.
Twenty-one year old Dylan Blackburn is one of the first Ski Patrol members on the scene. As his patient is airlifted to the local trauma center, he can’t shake her from his thoughts.
As Mia fights for her life, Dylan, is haunted by the blond hair beauty, and knows he needs to make sure she’s going to be okay.
With a troubled past Dylan has vowed never to completely open himself up to another girl, but Mia continues to knock down every wall he’s constructed. When his past arrives at his front door and threatens once again someone that he loves, will Dylan be able to save Mia yet again? Or will he be too late this time?
A story of love, friendship, and the determination to turn a horrible experience into something worthwhile.
Well it's that time again Bookworms! Where you obviously think I have a huge obsession with buying books that I basically am not able to get around to as fast as I'd like! It's also the season of spring...like duh! Time for that ugly winter weather to go away, and time for the sunroof down in the car! So I will keep it short and sweet! I've gotten a lot of books this month, and I am SUPER EXCITED to finally have them, and really hope to read them sooner, rather than later...Sorry to all the other books that have been on my shelves for the past three years! :/
A Healing Heart (Riverview #1)
Author: Melissa A. Hanson
Publisher: Mah
Published: July 2015 (Originally January 2012)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 270
Rating: 4.5/5
Summary:
On a bitter cold winter night Bailey Walsh’s family was killed in a traffic accident. Two years later as she lives with her aunt and uncle in Southern California, Bailey is still plagued by the nightmares of that terrible night. Everywhere around her are reminders of what she lost. Even her aunt, in a cruel twist of fate, is not just her mom’s sister, but her identical twin.
Babysitting Riley, a spunky two-year old, is a sweet distraction and one constant light in her life. One day as she takes Riley to the park she meets Collin McKenna, a senior at her high school and her life is changed forever as he helps her find herself and realize her life is worth living. As the romance between them grows her broken heart begins to heal. However, still nagging in the back of her conscious is the fear that her new found happiness could come crashing down and she could lose everything she loves, yet again.
Outside forces begin to tear them apart and Bailey must learn to trust in herself and realize that she is worthy of happiness. That sometimes love and healing comes in unexpected forms.
First let me start off by saying a huge THANK-YOU to all of the amazing followers on my Instagram page. It means the world to me that you all love seeing my photos, and follow my blog and comment everyday! It's such an honor and I love what I do and you all are the reason why I keep going!!
I also want to say a huge THANK-YOU to the amazing authors who have contributed to this giveaway with their signed books: Elise Manion and Melissa Pearl. These authors have been great friends and I love their work so much, and they deserve so much more notoriety on their books! I have posted my reviews and an Author Interview for Melissa Pearl already on my blog, but I will be posting the same for Elise Manion later on in the next coming months!
