Lost in You

Ryan Stone is a less than average teenager. He doesn’t have fancy clothes. He doesn’t carry around the latest smartphone and he definitely doesn’t have an MP3 player. Instead, he goes to school, does his chores and dreams of a new life away from Brookfield where he’s expected to follow in his blue collar family’s footsteps.

Hadley Carter is America’s Pop Princess. A successful recording artist living her dream with a sold-out tour and a handful of Grammy’s there isn’t much that she wants for, except love. But finding love on the road is near impossible when all she longs for are romantic dinners, a nighttime stroll on the beach and holding hands with someone who isn’t going to exploit her.

When a chance encounter introduces Ryan to Hadley, will he be like her adoring fans looking for a way in, or will it be Hadley who pursues Ryan even though it might cost her the only career she's known.

Lost in You is a story about following your dreams, taking risks and getting lost in love.

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*Audio book- Narrator's voices were ok.

Ryan is a handsome boy from the wrong side of the tracks. He has never dated, and he's not allowed nor will any girl give him the time of day because of his blue collar family. He does have a female best friend, but that's all Ryan has ever seen her as. When she drags him to Hadley's concert, and they end up at an after party Ryan has no clue as to why Hadley wants to spend time with him. Hadley wakes Ryan's emotions up and for the first time in his life he wants a girl or should I say women. Not only is Hadley attracted to Ryan but for the first time in her life someone doesn't want a piece of her because of her fame or fortune. Trying to make things work between these two is rough. I have to say up to this point there is too much feelings babble for me. Each chapter alternates pov's and how they feel about each other- yep I got it after the first few chapters.There's an event that happens to cause these two to cut off communication. With no way for, Ryan to contact Hadley he is left to believe the worst. When Hadley finally reaches out it's too late. Their lives go on and after several years they cross paths again. Now they a have a second chance you will have to read it to see if they take it. Sex scenes- well there was sex but nothing detailed or raunchy. Fabulous ending..

Depths

Do you believe in love at first phone call?

Cohen Rodriquez, Deo’s hilarious, über responsible best friend in LENGTHS got dumped by his longtime girl because he’s ‘not impulsive enough,’ and he's burned up.

But maybe, just maybe, she’s more right than he wants to admit. So he starts to date.
A lot.
But no one really feels like the one. And the more girls he dates, the more Cohen’s convinced she isn’t really out there.

Luckily he has Maren—the girl with the sexy voice who always cracks the best jokes. They’ve been talking daily for a year…on the phone. What started as all work soon blooms into friendship. Then she asks him.

Do you want to meet?

He's scared out of his mind to ruin the one easy, fun relationship he has going for him. But he takes the plunge, and things are just fine, totally easy and comfortable.

Except that they both sense it's not strictly platonic...there is an undeniable attraction and absolute raw chemistry between them…and every time they're in the same room, that attraction gets deeper and harder to ignore. 

Maren could be the best thing that’s ever happened to Cohen… Or she could send his carefully compartmentalized life into a tailspin.

Cohen has to decide if he’s ready to let go of his comfortable fantasy and embrace the one girl who might be able to change his luck in love.

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*Audio Book - Great Narrators.

Cohen is very responsible and just an all around great guy. When his long time girlfriend breaks up, he slows realizes she wasn't the one and her leaving was the best thing for him. Cohen is the guy who wants love, family, kids- the whole package. He has some funny dates, but he is eager to find the right girl. When he meets up with Maren is goes way better than he could have imagined, but there's a little thing standing in his way. Maren has put her life on hold to take care of her family. Cohen is ready to take care of Maren but is Maren ready to let him? Some hot, steamy sex scenes- nothing crazy. 

Fabulous ending.

Saving Quinton

Nova Reed can't forget him-Quinton Carter, the boy with the honey-brown eyes who made her realize she deserved more than an empty life. His pain was so similar to her own. But Nova has been coming to terms with her past and healing, while Quinton is out there somewhere, sinking deeper. She's determined to find him and help him . . . before it's too late.

Nova has haunted his dreams for nearly a year-but Quinton never thought a sweet, kind person like her would care enough about a person like him. To Quinton, a dark, dangerous life is exactly what he deserves. And Nova has no place in it. But Nova has followed him to Las Vegas, and now he must do whatever it takes to keep her away, to maintain his self-imposed punishment for the unforgivable things he's done. But there's one flaw in his plan: Nova isn't going anywhere . . .

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"Breaking Nova" had an ending that was bitter sweet I only hoped that Quinton would turn his life around, and they would find each other again. Nova has turned her life around, but she can not stop thinking about Quinton or trying to find him. When she gets ready to go home for the summer from college, she is more determined than ever to find him and fix him. Nova goes on a road trip, with her best friend in tow to save Quinton. Getting through to Quinton is harder than Nova thought it would be, not to mention it is dangerous where he lives and his life style. There are moments of hope though but just when you think it might work out everything comes crashing down, and Nova has lost Quinton, and it looks as if like it might be for good. Now Nova has to figure out how to go on knowing she lost another person she loves. Something happens, and Nova just might get one more chance to save Quintion now she has to figure out how to do it without failing this time. This book was painful to read, I felt as hopeless a Nova did at times. There's no hot sex, this book is not about that it is about Love which is just as much lady porn as the sex part! Fabulous ending.

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"The Destiny of Violet and Luke"

Luke Price's life has always been about order, control, and acting tough on the outside. For Luke, meaningless relationships are a distraction-a way to tune out the twisted memories of his childhood. He desperately wishes he could forget his past, but it haunts him no matter what he does.

Violet Hayes has had a rough life. When she was young, she was left with no family and the memory of her parents' unsolved murders. She grew up in foster homes, living with irresponsible parents, drugs, and neglect, and trying to fight the painful memories of the night her parents were taken from her. But it's hard to forget when she never got closure-and she can't stop dreaming about what happened that tragic night. To make it through life, she keeps her distance from everyone and never allows herself to feel anything.

Then Violet meets Luke. The two clash instantly, yet they can't seem to stay away from each other. Although they fight it, they both start to open up and feel things they've never felt before. They discover just how similar they are. But they also discover something else: The past always catches up with you . . .

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The book begins with Luke & Violet's past telling us why they are the way they are. At first reading Luke's past I wasn't sure I was going to be able to handle it but thankfully it wasn't at all what I thought. It's a amazing that these two actually are in college with good grades with what they have been through. Turns out they are more alike in their defense mechanism that one would think and hopefully they can save each other. These two are a hot mess and I fear that there is no way they are going to actually open up to each other but it seems when one lays it on the line the other will too. Brief encounters turn into living together for the summer which leads to some intense feelings on both parts. Things finally start becoming normal for these two when all of the sudden it falls apart. I am crushed by the ending. Their story will continue sometime in 2014.

You get some of Luke & a bit of Violet in "The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden" & "The Redemption of Callie & Kayden" but you don't have to read those to read this book. 

If you have read books by Author Jessica Sorenson than you know they are Not full of hot steamy sex but more about messed up high school or college kids trying to find their way in the world. They usually end up finding someone just as screwed up at them which help them realize they aren't alone and deserve love.

Real Ugly

Turner Campbell is an asshole.
I f*cking hate him.
But I can't get enough either.
He sings like an angel and f*cks like a devil.
If I could, I'd run away and never look back because to tell you the truth, I think this man might be the death of me.

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Naomi Knox is a bitch.
I can't f*cking stand her.
But I can't stop thinking about her either.
She looks like an angel and plays like a devil.
If I could, I'd f*ck her good and forget all about her, but to tell you the truth, I think this woman might be my last saving grace.

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OMG this book is Ugly, yes, ugly, dirty, disgusting & I couldn't put it down!

Naomi has some secrets. The first one she tells isn't the worst thing but it certainly messes with Turner's head. The other secret she carries is bad real bad. She has reasons for doing what she did and they are noble if you ask me but it's something that is hard to live with no matter what. There's lots of sexual tension between Naomi & Turner with a hot dirty disgusting sex scene. Hayden, Naomi's band mate has a secret too and I am not sure if they are tied to each other or not. Naomi's secret is coming back to haunt her with a vengeance and it seems to be spilling to other on the tour. The end is a cliff hanger of all cliff hangers. Luckily book #2 "Get Bent" is out so you won't have to wait for what happens!
Plus book #3 "Tough Love" releases on Nov. 14!

Finding Cinderella

This novella is a companion novel to the Hopeless series, but can be read as a standalone. 

A chance encounter in the dark leads eighteen-year-old Daniel and the girl who stumbles across him to profess their love for each other. But this love comes with conditions: they agree it will only last one hour and it will only be make-believe.

When their hour is up and the girl rushes off like Cinderella, Daniel tries to convince himself that what happened between them only seemed perfect because they were pretending it was perfect. Moments like that with girls like her don’t happen outside of fairytales.

One year and one bad relationship later, his disbelief in insta-love is stripped away the day he meets Six: a girl with a strange name and an even stranger personality. Daniel soon realizes the way he pretended to feel about Cinderella and the way he really feels about Six may not be so different after all. Especially when the two loves of his life end up being one in the same.

Unfortunately for Daniel, finding Cinderella doesn’t guarantee their happily ever after…it only further threatens it.

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OMG the banter between Six & Daniel is Hilarious - They just made me want to jump in the book and be best friends with them.  Everything is going oh so Fabulous between these two it's almost unbelievable to them as well.  Until one of them figures out that they already slept together. Then what comes next I didn't see coming holy moly I was shocked!

Lots of Sexual Tension but not hot steamy sex (besides the one time at the beginning of the book). Fantastic ending.

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Cover Reveal for "Better" & Giveaway!!

Cover Reveal for "Better" (Too Good #2)
Due out Nov. 19, 2013

If you haven't read  "Good" yet you need to get on it!

Title: Better (Too Good #2)

Author: S. Walden

Expected Release: November 19, 2013

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Their relationship has been exposed, and now their lives are changed forever.

For Cadence Miller, the fast track to adulthood proves intimidating and frustrating. She’s a little girl lost—abandoned by her parents and uncertain of her future. She doesn’t think she “fits” anywhere. She’s eighteen. She wants to be older. And the result is both comical and heartbreaking.

Mark Connelly will do anything to provide Cadence a stable, loving home—to be her protector. But he’s just as broken and lost, and his heart won’t let go of his past so easily. He knows he must share his secret with Cadence. And he hopes his revelation won't tear them apart. He hopes it will draw them closer, and make their love better.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18401154-better

Teaser

She made sure to look as inconspicuous as possible for her first day of classes: jean shorts, tank top, flip flops. She kept her hair down but pulled it off her face with a headband. She wore a tad bit of makeup. Nothing showy, but she thought first day classes warranted mascara and lip gloss, at the least.

She slid into a seat in the row closest to the windows. She didn’t bother to look for Michael. Or save him a seat. She still wasn’t sure about that guy. She felt guilty for not telling Mark about Michael’s kissing comment. She wanted a friend, but she was unsure if he was a good one. She scanned the room for somebody better. She needed a girlfriend. And there was one sitting directly behind her.

“Hi,” Cadence said tentatively.

“Hi,” the girl replied.

Cadence wasn’t sure what else to say. Neither was the girl. That was until she recognized Cadence.

“You went to Crestview High.”

Cadence’s face fell. “Yeah.”

“My friend went there. She graduated with you.”

Cadence nodded.

The girl leaned in and whispered, “Did you really have an affair with your math teacher?”

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Good by S. Walden

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S. Walden

S. Walden used to teach English before making the best decision of her life by becoming a full-time writer. She lives in Georgia with her very supportive husband who prefers physics textbooks over fiction and has a difficult time understanding why her characters must have personality flaws. She is wary of small children, so she has a Westie instead. Her dreams include raising chickens and owning and operating a beachside inn on the Gulf Coast (chickens included). When she's not writing, she's thinking about it.

She loves her fans and loves to hear from them. Email her at swaldenauthor@hotmail.com and follow her blog at http://swaldenauthor.blogspot.com where you can get up-to-date information on her current projects.

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18 Winners!!! Anniversary Giveaway!!

1 Year Anniversary Giveaway!!

These are some of my Favorite books.

There will be 18 winners!
9 paperbacks & 9 Ebooks Plus Lots of Swag!!

Each winner of the paperbacks will also get some swag. 

Each swag pack is different (all depends on what I have gotten from authors)

Also the winner of the ebook of "The Dumont Diaries" will get a swag pack too as Author Alessandra Torre sent me a Tote & Notebook for the giveaway!!!

Each and every winner will also get a "i love lady porn" rubber bracelet!

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"Beneath your Beautiful" Blog Tour Stop & Giveaway!

On the outside, Huntley Morgan is your typical girl-next-door, with her long blonde hair and piercing blue eyes, and that’s exactly what she wants people to see. Her name exposes her to the demons of her past but remembering her reason for moving across the country to start over is what keeps her alive. For the first time since the brutal murder of her mother, Huntley allows herself to care about the people around her.

Grayson Carter has everything a 21yr old College Senior could wish for – he’s the star of Whitley University’s football team, he has a different girl willing to be in his bed every night and a supportive family. For years he has managed keep his family together and hide their dark secrets from the small town of Breckinridge, Alabama. 

When Huntley and Grayson meet, a force so strong pulls them together in a hurricane of feelings neither of them could have ever anticipated. Huntley and Grayson try to stay away from each other, but when Huntley’s demons seek her out, their pasts become the biggest storm of all. 

Will they learn to trust each other and build a new future together or will they simply do nothing to prevent history from repeating itself?

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Author Bio:

Tamsyn is a 21 year old blogger turned author from South Africa who has an insatiable hunger for New Adult Contemporary Romance novels, coffee and chocolate. When she’s not getting caught up in yet another steamy romance with a new book boyfriend, she can be found spending endless hours working away on her laptop in pursuit of her Marketing degree and a career in book Publishing. Tamsyn is a Brat when it comes to books and believes that every story, no matter how challenging, should have a Happy Ever After. Tamsyn is currently hard at work on her debut novel Beneath Your Beautiful, set to be available July 2013. 

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The Prologue at first peeved me off because I was thinking "now I know how it ends" but as the book went on the prologue events popped up again and I was not what I thought it was. 

Huntley & Grayson are two damaged souls that have more than they realize in common. Huntley opens up to Grayson and Grayson seems to be dragging his feel about opening up to Huntley. This just gets my all in knots because I know that it's going to explode in his face. Things go from Fabulous to Ugly in a matter of pages. Some hot steamy sex scenes. Fantastic ending.

There is also another couple throughout that their story unfolds so you get 2 stories in one.

Quotes:

"I had to catch a whiff of her vanilla and strawberry scented bath products. It was a sensory overload of epic proportions and had me throbbing in my jeans."

"Just don't picture her naked. Whatever you do, do NOT picture her naked. Goddammit. I'm picturing her naked."

"You're my missing puzzle piece, the air in my lungs, and the blood in my veins. You're my everything."

"being broken doesn't mean you can't be loved. It just means there are more pieces of you for me to love."

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Deeper

Rain Wilson isn’t ever going to love again. 

It’s a promise she made the day her boyfriend died in a water park accident, one she still blames herself for. Now she’s a senior lifeguard in a new town with a new pool and she’s just going to keep her head down and everyone safe. 

Until a mysterious guy follows her into the waves at the pre-season bonfire and kisses her senseless. It’s just one mistake, and Rain is determined to put it behind her, until the dark haired, blue eyed hottie turns out to be her new co-supervisor Knight Mcallister. 

Knight is hot, tatted, and carrying baggage of his own. He’s not happy about having Rain for a co-supervisor, and he’s even less happy about his attraction to her. 

But between lifeguard drama, hot underwater kisses, and a growing attraction between them that can’t be stopped, Knight and Rain are being pulled deeper into their pasts, and realizing that sometimes too much broken can make a relationship impossible.

Then again sometimes it’s the broken parts of us that fit together best.

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 .5

At first was was slightly annoyed with all the lifeguard/swimmer talk it was a bit over the top for me. Swimmer talked settled down a bit and didn't annoy me any longer but Rain's attitude did. She is a prickly one only giving knight crumbs but the crumbs she gives don't tell him much if you ask me. I'm actually surprised he even likes her after awhile because she is so standoffish. Things started to come together for me mid book. Rain started to open up a bit and Knight put his cards on the table. They both have painful things to get over and they seem to need each other to do so.  No hot sex in this one but some pretty heavy make out scenes. 

Pretty good ending I would have liked an epilogue to be further in the future.