Swoon Thursday # 148 ~ Make It a Double (Last Call #2) by Sawyer Bennett

The fabulous girls over at YA Bound created this super HOT meme.

Here's how it works. From the book you're currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering.

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My Swoon for this week comes from:

Make It a Double
 (Last Call #2)
by
 Sawyer Bennett  

First - The Blurb:

Brody Markham has endured a nightmare, spending the last five years in prison and losing everything that was dear to him. Now he’s back home, trying to survive in a world he doesn’t recognize anymore. While his family and friends desperately try to reach through to him, he shelters himself further and further away from their love.

Alyssa Myers has worked her entire life to distance herself from the luxurious and privileged lifestyle in which she was raised. Running her non-profit agency, The Haven, she is content to spend her days helping abused animals find sanctuary, which fulfills her in a way that money just can’t buy.

Maybe it’s that she recognizes in Brody some of the same characteristics she sees in her homeless wards, but Alyssa is powerless to stop her personal quest to make Brody whole again.

While Brody struggles to surface from the darkness, Alyssa tries to protect her heart in case he’s not willing to accept the light that she offers him.

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Second - The Swoon:

I go dizzy with want.

My fingers grip onto her a bit harder and I stare in her eyes, hoping there will be something there that brings me to my senses.

Big mistake. All I see is desire pooled deep, and the last vestige of restraint slips away.

I'm doomed, is what I think, just as I bring my mouth down on hers and pull her in tight, crushing her body to mine.

...Brody

I first met Alyssa and Brody in On The Rocks (Last Call #1). Although they seemed to dislike each other, it quickly became obvious that these two would find a way to overcome their differences. And they did... in Make It A Double.

Alyssa may come from a wealthy back ground but she is far from being a "snotty, rich, bitch, heiress" (Brody's words, not mine). Instead, she is sweet, kind, and when it comes to animals, has a heart of gold. I really liked her and the way she gave Brody a chance to redeem himself after insulting her.

I liked Brody too. Discovering more of his past and how he landed in jail, it was easy to understand why he treated Alyssa the way he did, and why at first, he wanted nothing to do with her. However, thrown together by unexpected circumstances, he soon learns that she is nothing like he assumed, and the animosity he feels is quickly replaced with admiration and friendship.

I enjoyed reading Alyssa and Brody's story. It's  filled with a little bit of angst and a whole lot of emotion. Well worth your time.

My Rating: 4 out of 5

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Waiting on Wednesday # 44 ~ The Power (Titan #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine which spotlights highly anticipated upcoming releases.

This week I’m waiting on: 

The Power
(Titan #2)
by
 Jennifer L. Armentrout   

Kindle Edition
Expected publication: January 14th 2016 by Hodder & Stoughton

Paperback
Expected publication: February 23rd 2016 by Spencer Hill Press

Seth and Josie's story ended with the ultimate cliffhanger in The Return. Now their story continues to unfold in the electrifying sequel, The Power.

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So, what are you waiting for?

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Teaser Tuesday # 151 ~ On the Rocks (Last Call #1) by Sawyer Bennett

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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On The Rocks

(Last Call #1)
by
Sawyer Bennett

First - The Blurb:

He left to travel the world for fame and glory, but only after spurning Gabby Ward and crushing her young heart. Now Hunter Markham has come back home to the sand and salty breeze of the North Carolina Outer Banks so he can open up Last Call, a beach bar nestled among the dunes of the Atlantic. 

Gabby Ward is not happy that Hunter has returned. Bitter over his rebuff years before, she’s content to stay far away from him and his dangerously charming ways. 

Gabby’s well-schemed plans to ignore Hunter go up in flames when he presents an offer to her that she simply can’t refuse, throwing them together in a common quest to each reach their goals. Working together day in and day out proves to be problematic for Gabby, who soon realizes that the feelings she had for him are still very much alive. Hunter struggles to reach through to Gabby’s cold heart, all while starting a new career away from his life as a top ranked, professional surfer.

What starts out as a mutual business arrangement soon turns into a passion that neither of them can continue to deny. 

Hard choices lay ahead for both of them when Hunter is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to return to the pro surfing tour.

Choices that could destroy what they have built or take them further than they ever had dared to hope.

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Second - The Tease:

Tease 1

Grabbing her shoulders, I pull her in hard to me so her breasts mash into my chest. She lets out a tiny gasp, her hazel eyes going wide, and her lips full and slightly open. It's the only invitation I need before I bring my mouth down on hers... fast and hard.

...Hunter

Tease 2

"Tell me," I whisper.

His hands still against my skin, and his eyes leap toward mine. "Tell you what?"

"Tell me what you have figured out."

He smiles in understanding and leans forward to caress his lips over mine, digging his fingers slightly into the skin of my shoulders. When he pulls back, he says, "I figured out that you and I... that we're going to happen no matter what."

...Gabby

This is the second book I've read by Sawyer Bennett. Although I liked Off Sides, I enjoyed reading On The Rocks a little more. 

Gabby and Hunter have a history. They grew up in the same small town, and with Casey (Hunter's younger sister) being Gabby's best friend, they spent a lot of time together. Not surprisingly then, Gabby developed a huge crush on Hunter. However, on the night when she finally made her feelings known to him,  he shattered her heart.

Now, five years later, recognizing his mistake and apologizing for it, Hunter tries to reclaim what he so foolishly threw away. But Gabby is unsure, and afraid of being hurt a second time, she doesn't make it easy for him.

I loved the banter between these two characters. It was well written and definitely keeps you entertained. I'm looking forward to reading Make It A Double... the next installment in this series.

My Rating: 4 out of 5

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TBR Tuesday # 106 ~ Come Home To Me (Second Chances #1) by Peggy L. Henderson

My good friend Sharrice from Reese's Reviews: My Addiction to Fiction came up with the idea of 'TBR Tuesday'. 

If you want to join in the fun, then just do the following:

From your book shelf or your e-reader, pick a book that you own that is still on your TBR list. Post it however you want to, then leave a link below so others can see what's waiting to be read.

This week for me its:

Come Home To Me
(Second Chances #1)

by
Peggy L. Henderson

Jake Owens is tired of life on his parents’ Montana ranch, catering to city folk who want a taste of old-fashioned country living. He enjoys life in the fast lane, with fast cars and even faster women. When he falls in with the wrong crowd and is accused of murder, a stranger’s bizarre offer at a second chance might be his only hope to clear his name. 

Rachel Parker is highly devoted to her family. A tragedy prompts a daring move to the Oregon Territory for a fresh start in a new land. After meeting the wagon train’s scout, the meaning of a fresh start may be more than she ever imagined.

Jake can’t believe he’s been sent back in time to act as scout for a wagon train headed for Oregon, and given the added burden of keeping one emigrant woman safe during the journey. He and Rachel are confused by their attraction to each other. Jake’s ill-mannered, unconventional ways are overshadowed only by his notorious reputation. Rachel’s traditional values and quiet, responsible character are the complete opposite of what attracts Jake to a woman. When their forbidden attraction turns to love, what will happen at the end of the trail?

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SO NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

Leave a comment and tell me what's waiting on your TBR pile.

Stacking the Shelves #107 & Weekly Wrap-Up

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews. It is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks.

Fifty Shades of Grey
(Fifty Shades #1)

by
E.L. James 

Romantic, liberating and totally addictive, this is a novel that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

When literature student Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey, she finds him very attractive and deeply intimidating. Convinced that their meeting went badly, she tries to put him out of her mind - until he turns up at the store where she works part-time, and invites her out.

Unworldly and innocent, Ana is shocked to find she wants this man. And, when he warns her to keep her distance, it only makes her want him more.

But Grey is tormented by inner demons, and consumed by the need to control. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Grey keeps hidden way from public view..

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I saw this book at a second hand bookstore for $2 and thought, yeah, it's high time I got caught up on this series. So... now it's on my shelf waiting to be read.

Weekly Wrap-Up

TBR Tuesday ~ The Infinite Love Series (Infinite Love #1-4) by Kira Adams

Teaser Tuesday ~ Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) by Sarah J. Maas

Waiting on Wednesday ~ Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) by Sarah J. Maas

Swoon Thursday ~ Someday Girl (Someday #1) by Melanie Shawn

So... what did you add to your shelf this week?

I'd really like to know.

Please leave a comment below.

Swoon Thursday # 147 ~ Someday Girl (Someday #1) by Melanie Shawn

The fabulous girls over at YA Bound created this super HOT meme.

Here's how it works. From the book you're currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering.

Shout it out on Twitter with the hashtag#YABound, post it here in the comments, or grab the adorable button above and share it on your blog!

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My Swoon for this week comes from:

Someday Girl
(Someday #1)
by
Melanie Shawn  

First - The Blurb:

Someday…

For Cat Nichols, someday was finally here. Going away to college meant a fresh and new start for the girl who lived locked away in a prison of insecurities. She was ready to experience new things and meet new people. But she wasn’t ready for him…

Jace Butler had experienced things that no person should have to. Trying to come to terms with his past and live in the present was a constant struggle for the man whose demons lie dormant beneath the skin of his rippling body and sexy smile. But when she walked into his life, the chance for a better life came with her…

After finding each other, Cat and Jace also find that both past and present issues are trying to ruin their chance for a better future. Issues that will have to be dealt with for once and for all…together or apart.

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Second - The Swoon(s):

Swoon 1

My heart slammed into my chest as I melted into his consuming embrace. The hard planes of his body against mine, even with the barriers of our clothing, felt better than anything I'd ever experienced in my life. His unique scent of soap and wood drifted up through my nose and I buried my face against the smooth skin of his neck and inhaled deeper, not even thinking about the right thing to do or not. I just wanted to experience every sense to the fullest. Touch. Smell. Sight.

...Cat

Cat has lived an extremely sheltered life. She has little social experience, and when it comes to the opposite sex, she has next to none.

Swoon 2

When I touched my lips to hers, my heart stopped. My world stopped spinning. Time stood still. It was the most breathtaking kiss I had ever experienced, her sweet lips melting beneath mine. Her body felt warm and soft pressed against me. I forgot that we were standing on the street. Hell, I forgot that we were standing on Earth. My entire existence shrank down to one single, solitary sensation - the feeling of her soft, full lips on mine.

...Jace

Jace has had a hard life moving from one foster home to another and then spending several years in the army. He believes he is unworthy of Cat's love, but as time passes and his attraction towards her grows, he slowly starts to see things differently.

I'm still reading this book so I'm not sure where the story will go from here. Guess I'll find out soon.

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Waiting on Wednesday # 43 ~ Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) by Sarah J. Maas

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine which spotlights highly anticipated upcoming releases.

This week I’m waiting on: 

Queen of Shadows
(Throne of Glass #4)
by
Sarah J. Maas   

Expected publication: September 1st 2015 by Bloomsbury

Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past . . .

She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return.

Celaena’s epic journey has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. This fourth volume will hold readers rapt as Celaena’s story builds to a passionate, agonizing crescendo that might just shatter her world.

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I just completed the first three books in this series along with The Assassin's Blade. I can't wait to see how the story continues.

So, what are you waiting for?

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