The Son and His Hope by Pepper Winters + MY REVIEW!

The Son and His Hope by Pepper Winters

Release Date: February 12th

The Son and His Hope, a sweeping standalone from New York Times Bestselling author Pepper Winters.

“Things you should know about me from the very beginning:

I was born to true love, witnessed the destruction it causes, and vowed never to let such agony happen to me. I am not a story-teller like my father. I am not a writer like my mother. I am just a son—their son.

I am happy being alone.

And that is all I ever want to be.”

JACOB

The day he was born, Jacob learned his hardest and longest lesson.

It wasn’t a lesson a boy should learn so young, but from his earliest memories he knew where happiness lives, so does tragedy. Where love exists, so does heartbreak. And where hope resides, so does sorrow.

That lesson carved him from the kid to the teen to the man.

And nothing and no one could change his mind.

HOPE

I first met him when he was fourteen at a movie premiere of all places. A movie based on his parent’s life.

He was stoic, strong, suspicious, and secretive.

I was only ten, but I felt something for him. A strange kind of sorrow that made me want to hug and heal him.

I was the daughter of the actor hired to play his father.

We shared similarities.

I recognised parts of him because they were parts of me.

But no matter how many times we met. No matter how many times I tried.

He stayed true to his vow to never fall.

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About Pepper:

Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today International Bestseller.

After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an multiple #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. With 19 books currently published, she has hit the bestseller charts twenty-six times in three years.

Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work. Her Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.

Her books have garnered foreign interest and are currently being translated into numerous languages, including already released titles in Italian and Turkish. Audio Books for her entire back-list will be available in 2017.

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My Review

The Son & His Hope by Pepper Winters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"She was maddening and frightening and everything I'd always avoided. Yet having her in my arms, I was free."

I am an absolute mess after reading this book! It was such a beautiful yet heartbreaking read. Hope and Jacobs relationship will take you on the most exhausting and down right heartbreaking ride that you will ever willing go on. I don’t know how many times I literally wanted to just hold Hope and tell her that she was such a brave and beautiful person. She is truly an angel sent from heaven from Ren to his son. My heart completely broke for at 83% I cried so dang hard for her. Enough about that though. What truly made this book what it is was the writing! The writing was beyond amazing and beautiful! It was perfection!
This story was so emotional crippling it was truly hard for me to get thru. It will break you and build you back up to literally rip you apart again, but that is what makes this story so beautiful and utterly unforgettable! I will carry this series with me now and forever!

"Love can sometimes be the worst weapon."

"Because love....that was the most dangerous thing a person could do."

“He was the penny on the street you picked up for good luck. The four-leaf clover you tucked into the pages of a book for good fortune. The wish you made to the starry sky, believing there had to be more than this.”

“I’d asked Dad why he put up with abuse—because it was emotional and physical abuse. And he’d said it was our job to be the carers of those who carry the pain. Pain could manifest in many ways, and it wasn’t up to us to point out how hurtful and cruel such pain could be. We had to be brave and show the hurting that they could share their agony or deliver their agony. Either way, there would be no judgment or condemnation. Only love.”

“Because the world wouldn’t be the same without love. Humanity wouldn’t exist. The cycle of life wouldn’t exist. Nothing would exist.”


*ARC received in exchange for an honest review *

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When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann Release Blitz **A Must Read!**

“When Ashes Fall is a tautly written, complex, and emotionally-charged love story that takes the reader on an unforgettable, unexpected, and deeply moving journey.” —USA Today

When Ashes Fall, an all-new standalone contemporary romance from best-selling author Marni Mann is live!

It’s been said that you can’t love two men at the same time.

You can’t split your heart, soul, and body in half.

But I’m here to tell you, you can.

Dylan Cole is like ice, sharp and unpredictable, the thunder inside a tumultuous storm.

Smith Reid is warmth, soft and gentle, perfect like a sunny day.

Both are mine.

But I can have only one.

There are two sides to this tale.

I'm here to tell you mine.

If you think this story is about a cheater, you couldn’t be more wrong.

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About Marni:

Best-selling Author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Mann was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts sexy, titillating stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotion. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and their two dogs who subsequently have been characters in her books. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling to new locations, and devouring fabulous books.

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My Review

When Ashes Fall by Marni Mann

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Time would eventually tame her demons. They would still be there. They would be there for the rest of her life. But the fangs of those demons would dull, and so would its claws.”

My heart!!!! I am an absolute mess! I was crying so hard I had to stop reading because I was unable to see my kindle threw the tears! This book was an utter page turner that had me at the edge of my seat until the very last page. It was so hauntingly beautiful and poetic that I will never forget the impact this story left on me. Be prepared to be an emotional disaster while reading this book!

This book has set hell of a bar for 2019!

Quotes:

"The earth was tilting beneath me, and I couldn't find my balance. The air I was sucking in was becoming too thick."

"We all need a little hope and some people need the reminder that there will be more sunny days, especially me."

"I was in complete darkness. That was where I belonged. And that was where I stayed."

"Alix and I weren’t perfect. We had cracks. And, as the months passed, I learned some deepened while others got filled in."

"I couldn’t take the pain. It was stabbing through my chest. It was moving to my throat. It was so powerful; I wanted to gag."

"But we always hope for sunny days. Those are the easiest, the safest, the ones with the least amount of concerns."

*ARC kindly given for my honest opinion."

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FILTHY GODS by R. SCARLETT Review Tour

 

Filthy Gods (American Gods 0.5), an all-new Sexy Romance by R. Scarlett is AVAILABLE NOW!!

 

Prelude in the American Gods series.

Young. Wealthy. Elite. Attractive. The gentlemen’s secret society at Yale was filled with them.

And Nathaniel Radcliffe, the bane of my existence, was one of them.

As the right hand of the American Gods, he was conceited and arrogant. A dangerously handsome man in a tailored custom suit and shiny black oxford loafers.

The classroom was our battlefield. We made a sport out of arguing and debating, ready to do anything in order to win over the other.

Deadly opponents, deadlier minds.

I'd sworn I'd never give him the upper hand, until...

The secret I’ve been hiding for the last three years?

He just discovered it…and now he has all the power.

 

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MY REVIEW

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The only thing I was afraid of was my own mortality in front of him. Gods fell in love with mortals and demolished them piece-by-piece.”

 I LOVED it!! It was such a sweet and alluring story. I was hooked. It was Intense and passionate! Juliette and Nathaniel were explosive! It was a GREAT start to a new series and I cannot freaking wait to see who’s story we get next! 

‘FILTHY GODS:’ Is the prequel to R. Scarletts brand spanking new series

"He was already inside of me. Consuming me. Burning me. He had been for years and now I was laid out in front of him to feast on."

"He was a mere man, I knew that, but he and his friends were treated like gods. It didn't help they looked it, too. Intimidating, perfect and deadly."

"There was something holy and unholy about the boys. Sacred and sinful all at once. Bastards of Grace. Fame, wealth and power poured out of them. They were the things of legends and myths."

**ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review**

About R. Scarlett

 

R. Scarlett lives in a small quaint town in Southern Ontario, Canada and has an unhealthy obsession with mythology and romance.

From studying English literature and minoring in History, she loves losing herself in a good book and snuggling up to her Brittany Spaniel.

When she's not writing or plotting a delicious novel, she can be found hanging out with friends and family, going on long car rides, exploring small towns, or watching reruns of Sex and the City.

 

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Theo Black is back!!!!'

Guess who's back... Daddy Black is back! If you've been waiting for more about Theo and his Little Knight, you've got it. UNTAINTED is NOW LIVE! This is the follow up to the #1 bestseller Tainted Black. It is a full-length, 80,000+ word novel and the conclusion to their love story. If you haven't read Tainted Black, you can read it now for only $0.99. Both are free to read wtih Kindle Unlimited. Grab yours now before the prices go up! UNTAINTED (BOOK 2): Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2gbwSq7 Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2g9pzAe Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/2fU7WTj TAINTED BLACK (BOOK 1): Amazon US: http://amzn.to/24FQl09 Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2elvFvz Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/2dHcyK0

Infinity by Shanora Williams Blog Tour + Review

I am going to die.

I can’t change or fix it.

It is just something that is bound to happen.

I have fought for so long that all I want to do is give up, but I can’t because I have a sweet, devoted husband.

I have a sister, who I am deathly afraid to leave behind because I am all the family she has left.

And then there’s Maximilian Grant—the ex that I can’t seem to shake or get rid of.

I want to remain a warrior, but when what’s left of my life is tested, and my love becomes a jumbled up mess, all I can think is one heart shattering thing.

How can I leave this world peacefully knowing not only is there one man that would die for me, but two?

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“I will give you one night. But only one, Max,” I said, holding up a single finger. “And we have to go to a place that I really want to go to.”

“Alright,” he sighed, running a hand over the top of his head. His hair was wavy, like dark ocean waves. “You name the time and place.”

“Tomorrow night. Eight o’clock at Craves on West 5th.” I stepped back, tucking my hair behind my ear. “And please,” I said over my shoulder as I turned away, “don’t be late.” I gave him a faint smile. To me, this was a game of cat and mouse and he’d finally caught me but he hadn’t tried to eat me just yet. I had to tamper with his ego. Get under his skin just a little bit.

Only… it didn’t work.

The legs of his stool screeched across the floor, creating an obnoxious noise. Max hopped off the stool, catching me before I could make a break for it out the back door. I spun around, landing between his warm, bulky arms, breath catching, my lips parted as I met his warm brown eyes.

His olive skin, up close like this, looked like it was made of satin. I wanted to touch his face, trace my fingertips down his firm, chiseled jawline. But I held back.

“You think you’re fucking with my head, don’t you?” Max asked quietly, his voice a murmur beneath the music.

“Not at all,” I challenged.

“What made you give in?”

“Nothing. I just think I owe you this much…”

He frowned. “You don’t owe me shit.”

“I kinda do…”

“You don’t owe me anything, Little Shakes. You don’t have to do this. I’m not forcing you.”

“Whatever,” I said, deliberately maneuvering out of his arms and pulling my satchel on top of my shoulder, “it’s just one night. Can’t do too much harm, right?”

Max scoffed, which made me frown. “Shakes, when I’m done with you, you’ll be begging for more than just one night.” He stepped forward, holding onto my wrist and reeling me into him. I clashed softly with his rock-solid body, my head tipped up, our eyes bolting. “I don’t fuck around,” he said, leaning forward to place his lips near the shell of my ear. “I want you. Bad. And now that you’ve given me this chance, I’m going to make it the best night of your fucking life. I am going to make sure this one night turns into infinity.”

I could hardly breathe. I heard every word and believe me when I say my panties were beyond wet. I was drenched for him and he’d hardly touched me. His voice, so orgasmic and deep. His body, so hard and smooth and warm. So near. So motherfucking perfect. Max knew what he was doing. And I shouldn’t have tested his ego considering I hadn’t been laid up in five months.

I admit I was a little desperate for him. I mean, he was the finest man I’d been around in months, I saw him almost every night, and he was into me. Really, really into me.

The way he held me, his hand on the small of my back and purposely near my ass, exhibited more than enough proof of how much he desired me. He was silently teasing me and slowly but surely unraveling every fiber in my body.

I wondered why, however. I was the dullest girl working at Capri. And I admit I wasn’t the cutest of them all. What was it about me that made him want the chase?

I straightened up, smiling softly as I pulled away from him and walked to the door. I felt him watching me walk away, and when I looked back a hint of a smile was tugging at the corners of those perfectly sculpted lips. As I pushed the door open I casually said, “We’ll see about that infinity thing.”

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Shanora Williams is a twenty-something that creates authentic romantic stories that, may or may not, make you question what a "Happily Ever After" truly is. After hitting the New York Times and USA Today bestsellers list at the mere age of nineteen, Shanora ventured further into the creative writing world, working even harder to create unique and memorable romances for all to enjoy.

She currently resides in Waxhaw, North Carolina and is the mother of one amazing boy, in love with her devoted man, and a sister to eleven.

When she isn't writing, she's spending time with her family, binge reading, or running marathons on Netflix while scarfing down anything sweet and salty. She also writes under the pen name S. Q. Williams.

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My Review

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Infinity. 

This book! (Blows nose, wiping my endless tears)

I just finished this book and I'm a absolutely blown away! 

I kid you not from the very beginning with the note from author brought tears to my eyes. 

It was such a heart felt and emotional read. 

It was phenomanl. 

It was a masterpiece. 

It was everything and more. 

You think you're ready for the end but you not. Not even a little bit. 

I can't praise this book enough!

Must read of 2016!! 

Have your tissues ready cause your going to need them!

"That's what we as people should hold onto; the joy we shared. The life we created. The countless memories. Because those memories can be powerful, and they can last infinitely."

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Cruel and Beautiful by A.M. Hargrove and Terri E. Laine is up for Preorder!!

The countdown is on! #CruelAndBeautiful is almost here...and you can preorder RIGHT NOW on Amazon and iBooks for just $0.99 (save yourself $3! Price after release will be $3.99).

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WARNING! 

 Keep tissues handy!

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Prologue 

Are you ready for Drew and Cate? 

Coming to you, on November 12, 2015:

 CRUEL AND BEAUTIFUL by A.M. Hargrove and Terri E. Laine.

This is a New Adult Contemporary Romance standalone, full-length novel that includes mature content, not suitable for younger readers. (Rated R) 

Cate Forbes, a dedicated college student with a carefully plotted future, doesn’t know the first thing about love. When she accepts a blind date with a rumored tasty piece of eye candy, she thinks she can get by with a night of fun. Cate’s plans quickly unravel when she gets one look at the sexy… 

Drew McKnight. 

The relentless hockey-playing medical resident knows what he wants— a career in Oncology and Cate. Although he’s heard the gorgeous brunette is a little relationship skittish, a single night out isn’t what he has in mind. Determined to have her— in every way possible— he shows her just what a future with him would hold. 

Only life has other plans. The unthinkable happens and everything begins to shatter. Both in too deep, they will have to fight the cruel and hang onto the beautiful. 

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Review

"The way he looks at me, it's as if he's reading my soul."

Ugly cry 

I haven't cried so hard over a book in a good while. 

This book... Dang all the emotions right now. 

I cannot put into words how much I adore this book. 

Beautiful. Gut Wrenching. Spell Binding. Perfection. 

If you want a good angst read that will have you laughing out loud one minute, crying your heart out and swooning the next. This is the book for you. 

Can't wait for everyone to get their hands on this book! 

ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review.

LUX by Courtney Cole is LIVE!

LUX blurb

My name is Calla Price and I’m broken.

My pieces are all around me, floating on the wind, even as I desperately try to grasp them.

Who is dead? Alive? Insane?

What is the truth?

I don’t know.

I do know this: The darkness is strangling me. With every breath, I choke on another lie.

My mind has protected me, but that shield will soon be lowered.

All will be revealed.

Every answer to every question.

It’s all been leading to this.

Don’t be afraid.

Be terrified.

Series reading order 

Nocte (#1), Verum (#2), Initium (#2.5), Lux (#3).

Lux links

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Courtney Cole bio

Courtney Cole is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist who would rather write than eat chocolate. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business, but no amount of working in the corporate world could quell her urge to write. 

Courtney was born and raised in Kansas, home of incredibly friendly people and the most horrendous weather on the planet. Because summer days were so hot, she grew up reading stacks of books... and when she didn't like the ending, she wrote her own. 

Courtney has relocated to Florida where she writes beneath palm trees. To learn more about her, please visit her website, www.courtneycolewrites.com. To sign up for her newsletter and receive exclusive sneak peeks and super-fan perks, go here: http://smarturl.it/CourtneyColeEmail. 

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Wrong by Jana Aston: 3 Stars!

It’s so wrong that it feels so good.”
“It’s never wrong when I’m inside you. Never.”

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Invisible Love Letter by Callie Anderson: 5 Love is Fatal Stars!

"Love. It’s a poison that never leaves your soul. He was my poison. He owned my soul. Every fiber in my heart belonged to this man. It had taken me years to get over him, but now, being in his presence, I was madly in love again. Still…"

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Sweet Promise (Sudden Desires #1) by Shanora Williams: 4 HAWT Stars! 

"Watch me," he rumbles. "Watch me own this pussy, Angelina." He leans forward, lips coming to the shell of my ear. "You say you can't be owned. I'm about to prove that theory false." 

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The House by Christina Lauren: 5 Spectral Creepy Stars! 

“He was Delilah’s form of kryptonite"

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Blindsight by Adriane Leigh: 4 Sexy Intense Stars! 

"He'd turn sex into art. Made the taboo elegant, exposed the heart of lust and translated it into something of raw beauty and love." 

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Fair Game (The Rules #1) by Monica Murphy: 5 Shep loving Stars! 

“I want to both punch him and kiss him, though I haven’t decided yet what I’d do first. Amazon | Goodreads 

Ms. Manwhore (Manwhore #2.5) by Katy Evans: 5 Sinful Stars! 

“Is love like this? Where you keep falling and falling, every day that you look into his eyes?”

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Love Unspoken (Flawed Love #2) by Lisa De Jong: 4.5 Crazy Stars

“Love is complicated, and in its best form, it’s unspoken.”

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The Air He Breathes by Brittany C. Cherry: 3.5 Stars

“Maybe the truest form of love grew from the deepest kinds of pain.” 

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Madame X (Madame X Novel) by Jasinda Wilder: 5 Phenomenal Stars! 

"As there is something in the beauty of art that stirs the soul, so is there something in a profoundly vital silence that moves the heart ."

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Initium (Nocte Trilogy #2.5) by Courtney Cole: 5 Jaw Dropping Stars! 

"She called herself the daughter of death, and she wore her ring proudly."

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November 9 by Colleen Hoover: 5 Shockingly beautiful Stars! 

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