"Avoiding Temptation"

Two years after walking out of Jack’s wedding, Lexi has finally put her past behind her. She has made up her mind about where her life is headed. This time, she is sticking to her guns, no matter what.

That is, until a phone call shatters the fragile grasp she has on her new life. Lexi is forced to question everything she thought she knew about what she wanted, and life-changing events push her to reevaluate the very plans she holds so dear. Nevertheless, Lexi has to choose her true path. That might just mean deciding, once and for all, that she doesn’t have to answer to anyone but herself.

In this highly anticipated final installment of the bestselling Avoiding series, follow Lexi as she juggles a new career, a new city, and the burgeoning affections of three very different men.

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I have to say that Lexi is the most infuriating women I have ever had the pleasure of reading about. I wanted to beat her ass most of the book (& frankly throughout all the books!). I couldn't put it down because I had to know who she ending up choosing, if anyone (it's been a long road). After reading "Avoiding Decisions" I wasn't sure if I even liked Ramsey - I have been on team Ramsey since he pretty much came into the picture. It take long for me to still be on his team but little things he did not only pissed Lexi off but me as well. New things come to light that could have made such a difference in the past but the past is the past right?. I was actually surprised by who she chose! If you haven't read the series you need to it's one crazy roller coaster ride that will captivate you from the beginning to end.

A few hot sex scenes-nothing over the top.

Fabulous Ending.

Here are the rest of the books in the series.

"Pieces For You" Blog Tour Stop

"The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies,
and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.” -Miguel de Cervantes

Samantha Whitney survived unimaginable tragedy only to discover she had been betrayed by a man who claimed to love her. Shattered, Sam spends months at a safe haven trying to piece herself back together. Ready or not, the time has come for her to return home.

As Sam struggles to resume a life that no longer feels familiar, she finds unwavering support in an unexpected, familiar face. Confronting Sam’s raw emotions and open wounds head-on, Griffin manages to take two steps forward for every step she retreats. 

But when Sam is once again threatened, Griffin must decide how far he is willing to go to protect the woman he wants…knowing the cost of her safety is the risk of losing her.

Pieces For You is a captivating journey of survival, healing, and sacrifice—teeming with honesty, humor, unexpected twists, and love’s unsurpassed endurance.begin to plague Sam, it is Griffin she is forced to turn to.

Goodreads:        https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18460174-pieces-for-you

Excerpt:

I raised up on my tippy-toes to peer through the peephole in the door, a recent addition courtesy of Hunter, and saw nothing but a wall of black.  I paused for a moment, wondering if the person on the other side placed their thumb over the glass, but dismissed the idea when I noticed the contours of the black abyss before me.  I verified that the security chain was engaged before unlocking the deadbolt and opening the door.

Jiminy Crickets!  The black void was a shirt, specifically a tee-shirt undergoing durability testing as it strained to contain a scandalously muscled chest and shoulders most NFL linebackers would envy.  I was confronted with a decision that no woman should ever have to make; do I look upward to assess the face attached to the scrumptious MMA pecks or go downward to find what other gifts God had bestowed on this specimen.  Who was I kidding; there was only one right answer.  As my gaze headed south I was greeted by a mid-section that was clearly well tended and hard as stone.  Despite his sinfully tight shirt, I couldn’t make out his abs, but I suspected the shirt was covering a defined six-pack.  Would it be rude to ask him to remove his shirt before inviting him in?  Continuing my exploration I discovered, distressed denim, bulging in all the right places, draped over long thick legs.  Hot damn!  Hunter was finally paying off with the hot guy friends.  I knew this day would come, it was inevitable, but I was still overwhelmed with gratitude—Ev would be getting an extra nice Christmas present this year.

I slowly raised my gaze, verifying that the sight I beheld was not a mirage, and it happened…finally.  There was no tingle or twinge, not a whisper of desire or hint of arousal—no, the floodgates of my previously dormant libido opened and a tsunami of lust swept through me.  My breath caught and I was forced to grip the doorframe to prevent melting to a puddle on the floor or climbing this tree of man-flesh like the primate I had been reduced to.  I gathered the remnants of my cognitive function—the miniscule part of my brain not dedicated to making an erotic laundry list of the many naughty activities I wanted to enlist this man’s help with—to prepare for the possible disappointment should the face accompanying this god-like body be one that sent children shrieking in horror.  On the other hand, guys had practiced the “bag over her head” technique for years.   I needed to do it, rip the Band-Aid off and accept the possible disillusionment.  I reinforced myself, inhaled deeply, and raise my eyes.  You’ve got to be kidding me!

“Griffin?” I accused more than asked.

“Hello Sam, good to see you too,” he returned wryly.  “Shall I turn so you can get the 360-degree show?”

Author Bio:

Genna Rulon is an up-and-coming contemporary romance author who loves nothing more than a good love story. 

During her 15 years in the corporate world, Genna, inspired by her love of reading, fantasized about penning her own stories.  Encouraged by her favorite authors, many of whom are indie writers and self-published, she committed to pursue her aspirations of writing her own novels.

Genna was raised on Long Island in New York, where she still resides, surrounded by the most amazing family and friends.  Married to a wonderful man who patiently tolerates her ramblings about whichever book she is currently working on, even feigning interest relatively convincingly!  Genna is blessed with two little boys who do their best to thwart mommy's writing time with their hilarious antics and charming extrapolations.

All of Genna’s reviews are brought to you courtesy of copious amounts of coffee and Disney Junior (something has to entertain the boys when mommy is writing).

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Holy Moly this was a Fabulous read.

Sam was beaten and left for dead but she survived. Now she is trying to piece her life back together and that is no each feat but she's no quitter. Griffin has loved Sam from afar for way to long and he blames himself for not saving Sam from such a brutal attack. Now he is set on proving he is the one for her.

Sam is feisty & hilarious I love her.  Griffin is by her side at every turn but something happens and Sam no longer feels safe in Griffin's presence. It's a journey for her to see things are not what they seem just to have another insane life altering event happen. It's a roller coaster ride not only for Sam but for Griffin too. 

Lots of hot steamy juicy sex. We get to hear a lot about Hunter and Ev from "Only for You". 

Fabulous Fantastic Amazing ending.

"Until November"

November is looking forward to getting to know her father and the safety of a small town. After leaving the Big Apple and her bad memories for Tennessee, November starts working for her dad at his strip club doing the books. The one time she’s allowed there during club hours she runs into Asher Mayson. He’s perfect until he opens his mouth and makes assumptions. November wants nothing to do with Asher but too bad for November, fate has other plans. 

Asher Mayson has never had a problem getting a woman, that is until November. Now all he can think about is making November his and keeping her safe.

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I fell in love with November because she doesn't give into Asher. She's feisty and say's what's on her mind. Asher is one smok'n hot piece of man meat that is a play'n man whore so what's not to love.

November is brutally attacked in New York she no longer feels safe. Once she gets to her father's house she is overwhelmed with emotion because she has missed so much with him due to her hateful mother.  When she meets Asher for the first time he is a prickly pear but she is so drawn to him she knows if he asked her to do anything she would say yes. When they run into each other again Asher is still not very nice but once he recovers from his surprise of seeing her he is determined to make November his. Things move fast after a bit for these two but once Asher knows what he wants he is determined to move things along. There is a threat to November so everyone is on high alert to keep her safe even know she is one feisty chick and isn't afraid of anything.  Lot's and lot's of hot juicy steamy sex. Absolutely fabulous ending.

Cover Reveal "Unraveled" by Jen Frederick & Giveaway!!

Goodreads

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RELEASE DATE: January 20th

Blurb

Twenty-five-year-old Sgt. Gray Phillips is at a crossroads in his life: stay in the Marine Corps or

get out and learn to be a civilian? He’s got forty-five days of leave to make up his mind but the

people in his life aren’t making the decision any easier.  His dad wants him to get out; his

grandfather wants him to stay in. And his growing feelings for Sam Anderson are wreaking havoc

with his heart…and his mind.  He believes relationships get ruined when a Marine goes on

deployment.  So now he’s got an even harder decision to make: take a chance on Sam or leave

love behind and give his all to the Marines.

Twenty-two year old Samantha Anderson lost her husband to an IED in Afghanistan just two

months after their vows. Two years later, Sam is full of regrets—that she didn't move with her

husband to Alaska; that she allowed her friends to drift away; that she hasn't taken many chances

in life. Now, she's met Gray and taking a risk on this Marine could be her one opportunity to feel

alive and in love again. But how can she risk her heart on another military man who could share

the same tragic fate as her husband?

Note: Although these books are part of a series, they do not need to be read in order

Book 1

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Blurb:

For four years, Grace Sullivan wrote to a Marine she never met, and fell in love. But when his deployment ended, so did the letters. Ever since that day, Grace has been coasting, academically and emotionally. The one thing she’s decided? No way is Noah Jackson — or any man — ever going to break her heart again.

Noah has always known exactly what he wants out of life. Success. Stability. Control. That’s why he joined the Marines and that’s why he’s fighting his way — literally — through college. Now that he’s got the rest of his life on track, he has one last conquest: Grace Sullivan. But since he was the one who stopped writing, he knows that winning her back will be his biggest battle yet.

Book 2

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Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/unspoken-14

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18196235-unspoken

Blurb:

Whore. Slut. Typhoid Mary. 

I've been called all these at Central College. One drunken night, one act of irresponsible behavior, and my reputation was ruined. Guys labeled me as easy and girls shied away. To cope, I stayed away from Central social life and away from Central men, so why is it that my new biology lab partner is so irresistible to me?

He's everything I shouldn't want. A former Marine involved in illegal fighting with a quick trigger temper and an easy smile for all the women. His fists aren't the danger to me, though, it's his charm. He's sliding his way into my heart and I'm afraid that he's going to be the one to break me.

Impulsive. Unthinking. Hot tempered. 

I allow instinct to rule my behavior. If it feels good, do it, has been my motto because if I spend too much time thinking, I'll begin to remember exactly where I came from. At Central College, I've got fighting and I've got women and I thought I was satisfied until I met her. 

She's everything I didn't realize I wanted and the more time I spend with her, the more I want her. But she's been hurt too much in the past and I don't want to be the one to break her. I know I should walk away, but I just can't.

Bonus Content: Upon reaching the USA Today Bestselling milestone, I wrote a 10,000 word epilogue as a thank you to the readers who loved and supported Unspoken.  I posted it for free on my blog but at the urging of readers, I have added it to the original version.  

Note: This is a New Adult Contemporary Romance with mature content and sexually explicit scenes. 91,000+ words. Standalone novel.

Author Information

Website: https://twitter.com/jensfred

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Jen Frederick lives with her husband, child, and one rambunctious dog.  She's been reading stories all her life but never imagined writing one of her own. Jen loves to hear from readers so drop her a line at jen@jenfrederick.com.

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Cover Reveal for "Stricken Resolve"

Cover Reveal for "Stricken Resolve" book #4 in the Stricken Series 

Innocent, twenty-four year old Emily Bronwyn is thrown into the world of Rock N Roll. When her best friend Stacy calls upon her to help him co-manage Stricken’s, music tour. It doesn't take long for her to bump heads with the hottest rock star on the planet. Stricken’s lead singer Johnathan Striker who’s most famous for being a womanizing male whore. But what he doesn't realize is, he’s just met his match. When Emily refuses to tolerate his mouthy antics or bed him. Even though it’s hard to resist the charms of such a handsome and infuriating man. 
Returning home to Indiana during a short tour break, Emily gets shoved into a different life she never thought possible. Passion is the new driver in her life and her innocence is officially a thing of the past. What will she do now? But embrace the new cards she’s been dealt. 

After Emily places Johnathan in rehab. A discovery is unveiled throwing a disastrous curve ball her way. Emily’s world is turned upside down and the only people she can rely on are her friends. Rocker Johnathan, the man who claims to love her is pushing the limits. And just when she thinks life is coasting along peacefully, he breaks her heart once more. Will they ever get past this? 

It’s vacation time for Emily after all the anguish Johnathan’s dumped on her. Spending two weeks in the mountains of Colorado with James, Stacy and Kyle comes as a much needed relief. Until a deep dark secret is revealed, leading her down a path she’s most eager to follow. Once returning home to LA, Johnathan gives Emily an amazing present, can she accept what he’s offering? Or will the past few weeks of realization be enough to change her forever? 

"A Beautiful Wedding"

You know that Abby Abernathy unexpectedly became Mrs. Maddox. But what do you really know?

Why did Abby pop the question?
What secrets were shared before the ceremony?
Where did they spend their wedding night?
Who else knew about it . . . and didn’t tell?

Everything about Abby and Travis’s elopement was top-secret . . . until now. Fans of Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster will get all of their questions answered in this whirlwind tale of the wedding day (and night!)—and as with all good stories, this one will definitely have been worth the wait.

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This book was told from both Abby & Travis's POV.
Not only do we get all the nitty gritty about why, where & how they got married but we get a taste of them a year later. I actually cried when Travis gave Abby a letter his mother wrote. This book was just as amazing as the first 2. Some hot juicy sex (of course).