Thursday, February 21, 2013

**BIG GIVEAWAY**

Due to my love of this series and my want to spread the word I give you the ReVamped giveaway and spread the word contest!!! 

What's up for grabs:


Signed Book & Bookmarks!

Signed & Non Signed Swag

1st Prize (1 winner)
Sebastian Key Chain 
Hunter Guitar Pic
2x Signed ReAwakened Bookmarks
2x Signed ReVamped Bookmarks
2x Signed Postcards

2nd Prize (2 winners)
1x Signed ReVamped Bookmark
1x Signed ReAwakened Bookmark

3rd Prize (2 winners)
1x ReVamped Bookmark
1x ReAwakened Bookmark

The Details
**Please read to avoid disqualification***


I will not be running this giveaway like a normal giveaway.  No I have decided that I would like this one to be a little more interactive and fun.  Yes there will be the typical rafflecopter form but with way more fun ways to enter!!!!  Because I loved ReVamped so much for the biggest part of this giveaway and the only way to win the book, I want to hear why you want to win a copy of this book and if you have already read it but have it in e-copy and would like the physical just tell everyone why you need a copy of this on your shelf!!  How will you do this you ask?  Well it would be unfair to say a Blog post for everyone (I understand not everyone blogs) so if you don't have a blog this post can be on Facebook, Goodreads or any other social media site that you can.  Easy right?  I just want you in a most excited manor to tell everyone why you want this book!!

Now I know you all seen the swag up there as well.  This can be won with any form of entry but BIG points will be awarded to those that design their own bookmark, poster or fan art.  Same rules as before you can post it on any social media you like.  This is not mandatory to enter but it will boost your chances of winning!! Rather than that you can follow Ada and I in many ways or just tweet & share it to Facebook.

  We will be watching and chatting with people  throughout this giveaway.  I may even pick a few random enthusiast to win random treats.   Oh and I will be running this one INTERNATIONAL!!! 

Good Luck!!!! 

The truth is I loved LTM The Truth About Faking and am super excited to be a part
of this reveal!!  

Ashley wants to smash everything in her once-perfect life.
Charlotte wants to walk in Ashley's seemingly charmed shoes.Colt wants to turn Smalltown USA on its ear--with Ashley at his side.Jordan wants to follow his heart... but Ashley is the one sacrifice he never expected to make.
Ashley Lockett has always followed the rules. She's always done the right thing, played it safe, gone to church. And then her ideal life is shattered when her dad dies suddenly.
Fueled by anger and grief, she vows to do everything opposite of how she lived before. She rejects safety, rules, faith,
and then she meets Jordan.
Jordan has big dreams, he's had a crush on Ashley for years, and he's a great kisser. But he's also safe.
Enter Colt. He is not safe, and he's more than willing to help Ashley fulfill her vow.
 The Truth About Letting Go (The Truth)
Release Date: 02/21/13

A companion to The Truth About Faking (not a sequel; the books can be read out of order), The Truth About Letting Go takes readers back to Shadow Falls, or more specifically Shadow Creek, with Ashley Lockett as she learns about real friendship, love, and letting go.



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***Excerpt*** 

I feel Colt laugh, and he looks down into my face. That’s when he seems to realize what I’ve been acutely aware of for the last several minutes—our bodies are pressed together. “It’s awesome, yeah?” he says. “Adrenaline rush.” “Yeah,” I breathe. “I guess.” I’m not sure if he’s going to kiss me until he does. His mouth covers mine, and energy mixes with the alcohol flooding my body. Our tongues slide together, and I grip his shirt so I don’t collapse.  Every single bit of this is wrong, and there’s no way I’m stopping it. It’s back, that good feeling. The sadness has been pushed out again, and in its place is this rush, this rush of adrenaline like Colt said.  He pulls back and smiles at me. “We’re going to start dating. Now. You’re my partner in crime.”


Moore
About the Author
Leigh Talbert Moore is a wife and mom by day, a writer by day, a reader by day, a former journalist and editor, a chocoholic, a caffeine addict, a lover of YA and new adult romance (really any great love story), a beach bum, and occasionally she sleeps. -The Truth About Faking is her debut young adult romance (on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Kobo) -Rouge is her first New Adult romantic suspense 
novel (on Amazon). Leigh loves hearing from readers; stop by and say hello! Blog * Facebook * Amazon Author page * Goodreads * Twitter * Tumblr

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

**REVIEW** Prodigy by Marie Lu

June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector.
It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long. 
But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots are wrong?
In this highly-anticipated sequel, Lu delivers a breathtaking thriller with high stakes and cinematic action.

Release Date: January 29, 2013
Published By: Putnam Juvenile
Review Copy: ARC, 374 pages
*provided by Penguin 


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Review

  Just putting it out there right now I was so torn by the end of this one.  Naturally I was a huge Legend fan and figured I would find the same in Prodigy, which I did but so many roles were reversed and so many things changed.  The book was closed with the slightest bit of anger when I finished 
but I read it so quickly and loved almost every moment of it!  With an entire new edge, so much on the line and a new playing level Prodigy is every bit the literary treat that Legend was.

  Being on the run and being the Republic's enemy #1 was hard enough before but now Day is supposed to be dead and the Republic knows different.  Despite injuries and many issues Day and June decide to go to the Patriots, not only look for a place to hide but to see how Tess is.  This is where all the trouble starts.  The Patriots have a plan but doesn't everyone who wants to get to the top?  The problem no one really knows the others motive.  Though this does give way to an action packed and quick paced novel that will leave you wanting more, it also tests the limits of Day and Junes feelings and trust of each other.  Deception and  assassinations plots will push everyone to the limit in this installment.

  Once again I fell in love with Day.  This time however he was the June of the story.  A little blinded to what is really going on around him.  Now Day is blinded because of everything that the Republic put him through and to be honest I'm not sure I could really blame him at times.  The most important thing didn't change though, his feelings for June.  Despite everything she initially put him through he sees who she really is and trusts her.  Even in times that he isn't sure he should.  Though his hesitation about trusting June was mostly brought upon by Tess.  Sweet, innocent, little Tess made it very clear that she didn't trust June and planted a few seeds of doubt within Day.

  I really felt that this novel really let June shine.  With her eyes opened to everything that is really going on she is a much stronger character.  The only thing that I found didn't progress with her was her trust in her own feelings.  She just wouldn't let herself let Day know that she felt for him, what he felt for her.  Rather than that June pushed herself to the limits and risked more than ever.  She doesn't let anyone else cloud her judgment and has become more kick ass than I had even expected. 

 How do I finish this up...  There were ups and downs but ultimately this one pulled its weight and shifted things around.  The descriptive and devastated world that Lu created in Legend is changing.  The way you think things are just might not be what they seem and same with the characters.  Filled with twists, turns, change and action Prodigy is not to be missed.  If you are a fan of dystopians don't miss this one.

Quotes
I don't trust him because I don't understand how he can afford to hide out in such nice quarters.  An officer's quarters, in Vegas of all places. -June

"Stop."  I'm a little surprised by how loud and irritated I sound.  I've never raised my voice to Tess before, and I regret it instantly.  I can hear her jealousy in every word she says, the way she spits June's name out like she can't wait to get it over with. -Day

Another eruption of cheers.  I stay frozen where I am.  What're you supposed to do when a bunch of people are yelling your name like they're completely cracked?  I have no goddy clue. -Day
  

Monday, February 18, 2013

{Tour Stop} Freak of Nature by Julia Crane **REVIEW & Tour GIVEAWAY**

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Welcome to my stop on the Freak of Nature Blog Tour!! 


Donate Body to Science. Check.When seventeen-year-old Kaitlyn checked the box, she never suspected she’d have her life–and her body–stolen from her. She awakens one day in a secret laboratory to discover that her body is now half-robot and is forced to hide her own secret: that she still has human emotions and a human mind. If the scientists who made her find out, they’ll erase what remains of who she was.
Kaitlyn finds an unlikely ally in Lucas, a handsome, brilliant scientist who can’t get over the guilt he feels knowing she was once a vibrant, beautiful young woman. He never expected a science project to affect him the way she does. As he tries to help her rediscover her past, he finds himself falling for the brave girl struggling to find her place and acceptance between the human and computer worlds.
Release Date:  February 2, 2013
Published By:  Valknut Press
Review Copy: Mobi. 
*provided for tour


  So different from the Keegan Chronicles that made me fall in love with Julia.  Don't take this as a bad thing though because I quickly found myself  pulled into this one.  Seeing it was Julia Crane I will confess that I did really look into the description.  The cover told me it wasn't like her others and was maybe crossing some lines that I normally wouldn't but despite this I eagerly began.  Turns out cyborgs are growing on me and Kaitlyn was just another step to me buoying them mor and becoming more open about reading them.

  Kaitlyn is supposed to have no emotion, no pain and give her complete obedience to whomever owns her.  Thing is this story runs a little different than what she's supposed to do.  When Kaitlyn checked the box volunteering her body to science upon her death she didn't realize exactly what he had signed herself up for.  She knows she shoul be dead but not why.  Just like she knows she shouldn't have free thought or emotions but she does.  Julia Crane did a tremendous job creating a secluded area for Kaitlyn and a good balance of people to interact with.  Not to mention the reason behind Kate's existence.  As far as stories go I wasn't surprised at how smoothly this one flowed, from meeting Kaitlyn to the last page I didn't find any rough patches.

  We all know how important it is to connect with the main character but how do you accomplish this when the main character is cyborg?  When the author is Julia it wasn't even a problem.  Though Kaitlyn is meant not to be human her behaviour and worries made her relatable.  Obviously she is a kick ass character, heck the girl has been trained to kick ass in every way possible.  Her shooting records are off the chart and I would be lying if I said that wasn't something that I would love to be able to do.  Her only flaw is that I found her a little naive but many times this went unregistered in my mind because she was supposed to be stripped of all emotion and free thought.  The only reason I mention this is because there were a few times she looked to Lucas when she was smart enough to figure it out on her own.

  Quess is probably one of my favourite supporting characters.  At first I wouldn't have thought her as young as she was: 14.  Though she is young she is smart and cared about Kaitlyn and tried her best to help her.  She is constantly trying to help Kaitlyn, teach her, help her remember her past and be the only friend, the only person that knows there is more than just a robot in front of her.  There is also Lucas who is the romantic interest.  Her is one of those hot and smart/brainy guys that don't come around often.  He wanted what was best for Kaitlyn but made some crappy decisions and I just wanted to kick him.  I'm kind of nervous that someone brought in near the end of the novel may create a bit of a triangle or push Lucas out but for now this is a triangle free book.

  This novel is a show of just how talented Julia Crane is. The ending did leave a little to be desired and ran a little flat for me but that just leaves room for more.  Fans of sci-fi will be pleased and should without a doubt give this a try.  I have always shied away from the genre myself and if there was mention of cyborg anywhere I all but ran.  If you have an open mind and are willing to give something you would normally a try then Freak of Nature should be at the top of your list.


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About the Author

Julia Crane is the author of the Coexist: Keegan’s Chronicles. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Julia has believed in magical creatures since the day her grandmother first 
told her an Irish tale. Growing up her mother greatly encouraged reading and using your 

imagination. Although she’s spent most of her life on the US east coast, she currently lives in 
Dubai with her husband and three children.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013

{{COVER REVEAL}} REVELATIONS by J. A. Souders


Revelations Elysium Chronicles (Book 2)
J.A Souders
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Tor Teen
Blurb to come!



About Renegade Elysium Chronicles (Book 1)


Since the age of three, sixteen-year-old Evelyn Winters has been trained to be Daughter of the People in the underwater utopia known as Elysium. Selected from hundreds of children for her ideal genes, all her life she’s thought that everything was perfect; her world. Her people. The Law.

But when Gavin Hunter, a Surface Dweller, accidentally stumbles into their secluded little world, she’s forced to come to a startling realization: everything she knows is a lie.

Her memories have been altered.

Her mind and body aren’t under her own control.

And the person she knows as Mother is a monster.

Together with Gavin she plans her escape, only to learn that her own mind is a ticking time bomb... and Mother has one last secret that will destroy them all.



About A Dark Grave: Elysium Chronicles (Book 0.5)

An Elysium Chronicles short story: the beginning.


There is only one place forbidden to the people of Gavin's village; the island just off the shore, rumored to be haunted. Cursed.

All who venture to the island disappear.

But Gavin doesn't believe in such things. He is a hunter; since his father's death, he is the only one who can provide for the family. Silly rumors of ghosts aren't going to stop him from crossing the dark waters to the island in search of fresh game...




About J.A. Souders:J.A. Souders was born in the heartland with an overactive imagination and an overabundance of curiosity that was always getting her into trouble. She first began writing at the age of 13, when she moved to Florida and not only befriended the monsters under the bed, but created worlds for them to play together.Because she never grew up, she decided she’d put her imaginary friends to work and started writing. She still lives in the land of sunshine and palm trees with her husband and their two children.
Where you can find J.A.

THE GIVEWAY!!!
J.A is hosting a giveaway of a signed hard copy of RENEGADE, an e-copy of A DARK GRAVE (for those that don't have it, of course.) and signed copies of ARTICLE 5 and BREAKING POINT by Kristen Simmons.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

**Review** City's Son by Tom Pollock

Running from her traitorous best friend and her estranged father, graffiti artist Beth Bradley is looking for sanctuary. What she finds is Urchin, the ragged and cocky crown prince of London’s mystical underworld. Urchin opens Beth’s eyes to the city she’s never truly seen-where vast spiders crawl telephone wires seeking voices to steal, railwraiths escape their tethers, and statues conceal an ancient priesthood robed in bronze.
But it all teeters on the brink of destruction. Amid rumors that Urchin’s goddess mother will soon return from her 15-year exile, Reach, a malign god of urban decay, wants the young prince dead. Helping Urchin raise an alleyway army to reclaim his skyscraper throne, Beth soon forgets her old life. But when her best friend is captured, Beth must choose between this wondrous existence and the life she left behind.

Release Date: September 8, 2012
Published By: Flux 
Review Copy: Hardcover, 480 pages
*provided by publisher 

Review

  Where to start...  This book takes a little to get into.  There is so much going on that it took me a bit to absorb but once you get into the story it really is worth it.  If I am I honest with you this novel turned out to be more than I had expected and extremely well executed.  There is also the detail that there is not a love triangle in sight or even any form of romantic drama going on. If you pick this one up hold on through start, the rest will be well worth it.

  Mr. Pollock did such an amazing job with not only the story but the world.  My gosh how he worked London and made it into something new and wonderfully dark.  A world where the light you see, the buildings you know are so much more than you see.  The city is at war with itself with everyone fighting for their own ground.  There in the center of this is Filius, the city's son.  The son of a Goddess long gone and his fight to keep what is left of his mothers legacy alive.  When he happens upon Beth and they save each other he doesn't realize just how stuck with he is and she doesn't understand exactly what she has walked into.  But she will and life for both of them will change.

  Beth and Filius were two completely different people and yet something about them is alike.  To start as I said I had a hard time grasping the story but when it comes down to it Pollock created well fleshed out and unique characters that can hold your attention.  Beth's life felt broken but she was strong, even losing her best friend didn't stop her or break her down.  She seriously brings out the best in Filius and makes him a better leader and a better person.  This being said Filius  is not a weak character but he has a lot on his shoulders and more than his own life on the line.  Between the two of them you get all you need in a main character but in two.

  There is also a plethora of other uniques characters to enjoy and a unique enemy to become acquainted with.  Gutterglass the one that raised Filius is kind of odd.  He/She is composed of what decomposing food is around, with eggshell eyes and maggots and rats that hold him/her together.  Though I never fully trusted Gutterglass he/she is a pillar in Filius life and really the story.  There are also the Pavement Priests: people that are damned by the goddess never to actually die but to come back trapped inside their pavement prisons over and over again.   Blankeits: dwell inside street lamps and dance in the streets and have no care for the Sodiumites that live inside modern buildings, though they are both people of he light.  There are many more but really you should pick it up and find out.

  Though this novel and I had a rough start, we had a spectacular ending.  Little crushing, little cliff hanger moment but still wonderful.  I would recommend this one to people that are willing to hang in there through the details.  Once you are brought them fans of Urban Fantasy and dark thrilling worlds will love this one.  Pollock has created something new and I can wait to move into the next book because once the story got rolling I didn't wan it to stop.


Quotes
  "Do more than run.  That's what you told me.  This is me trying, all right?  So if you trust me like you say you do, if you believe me, then believe in Mater Viae, like I-like I have to. 'cause for me it's not faith.  It's family."- Filius

She hadn't run away from home.  This was her home: her home, her people.Her people, her fight.She looked at Fil.  His face reflected the same anger back to her. -Beth

"So that's where we're going, Beth, if you're willing: out to the chemical marsh, to put petrol in your sweat and steel in your bones.  We're going diving for a new you amidst the opium and tea and the old bloody  brick...."

Beth snorted. "Bitter much?" she said.  "Well, I'd love to have the time to care."  She clapped her hands abruptly.  "Get it together, stoneskin.  Sober up, rally your troops.  There's a war on, or haven't you heard?"

Friday, February 15, 2013

{Tour Stop} Heart Waves & Breaking Waves by Danielle Sibarium **REVIEWS & Tour Giveaway**

I am so excited about my stop!! I have seriously enjoyed both of 
these novels!! Thanks you to Jessirae from Words, Pages and Books
for hosting the tour!!!!


Now to the reviews!!!

Jenna Kingsley has a gift. She knows things. With a simple touch she can pick up personal information from jewelry or objects. While at a neighbor’s party, a voice mesmerizes her. Jenna is momentarily frozen as a ring is placed in her hand. White electricity surges through her and a dire prediction is made. “It’s like Romeo and Juliet. You’re going to break my heart.”
From the moment they meet Jenna is enchanted and entranced with Reece Walton. She’s thrilled to learn he’s spending the summer two houses away from hers. Every moment they spend together is magical. But she can’t get the prediction out of her mind. As the summer draws to a close and secrets are revealed, can Jenna get past the fear of being left with a broken heart to live in the moment with Reece or will her fear of being hurt fulfill the prophecy?
Release Date:  June 1, 2012
Published By:  KFR Communications
Review Copy: Paperback, 
*provided by Author for tour



Review

  Heart Waves attracted me in the description with the mention of Romeo and Juliet.  Though the story itself isn't a remake the story I totally get the reference. The was a little bit of everything in this story so it could attract many different types of readers.  Of course it is a love story but there is a slight paranormal element to it as well as being contemporary.  Personally there is not one thing about any of those genres that don't attract me and I found myself continually wanting to pick the book back up when I put it down.  

  What I loved most about this read was the pacing.  It was never stuck in a slump or repetitive of things, which drives me nuts.  The story of Jenna and Reese constantly moved forward.  From the moment Jenna realized that Reese would break her heart to the moment that I closed the book there was constant progression.  Though I can't say that I always enjoyed the revelations and the way they turned out, I know that it was needed for the story itself.  

Jenna was for the most part an excellent main character.  Despite her prediction and knowing from it that she was to love Reese, she didn't just jump into everything with him.  I really appreciated that and so will so many other people out there.  I mean if she had been like"I know you will break my heart but that's okay lets just jump in bed" I would have been upset, that wasn't who she was.  A girl that doesn't date much or ever really has to be more cautious. Jenna's reactions and behavior remained consistent and believable throughout the novel but sometimes there was a twinge of something inside of me that wished she would have been a little more forward.  However Jenna felt real.  Her emotions and attitude dictated someone that I honestly believe I could be around which made her easy to read.

  Truth be told I liked Reese... A LOT.  Problem was for awhile I didn't know if he was really into Jenna, was just messing with her or why he liked her.  Thing was I'm not sure I cared to start.  He was a very charismatic character and so, so easy to fall for.  I mean my heart sped up frequently with the sweet things he did for Jenna and I hoped with all of my might that he really was falling for her and really did love her.  He had such confidence that she should be with him and refused to give up on her no matter how many times she shut him down.  At first I thought maybe he was just that cocky but the more you read him the more you will realize just how genuine he really is but there was always something just beneath the surface that I couldn't pin point.  You know when you reach for something but just can't quite grasp it?  That feeling surfaced with me a couple times but his charming ways melted my heart like Jenna's but the feeling of something darker just beneath the surface lingered.

  The romance was really the heart of this book and it had ups and downs.  This is so hard to write because Jenna didn't just jump into it but once she let Reese in everything developed really quickly.  Though I normally would not agree with the parents, I did with Jenna's at times.  They did immediately become really attached but the redeeming thing was that they grew the relationship.  Took the physical advances (even kissing) slow and learned about each other.  They had arguments and I loved the  witty remarks that Jenna seemed to come up with.  I think their biggest problems were the unspoken ones.  The ones that lurked in the shadows waiting to pounce because they were hidden and unspoken.  You know the saying what they don't know wont hurt them? So untrue!

  I am absolutely, positively excited to start Breaking Waves.  I can't even tell you how happy I am that it is already in my hands!! Though there isn't a cliff hanger per say, there is enough of a question that I am in need of the next one.  Danielle Sibarium did a wonderful job with her pacing, characters and story with Heart Waves.  I look forward to more of her simplistic, yet drawing writing in the next book.


Quotes
I shook my head sadly. "No."  I paused a moment, and found my breath. "You're going to break my heart."I reached for his hand, his strong, warm hand, and took hold of it.  I didn't want to ever let go.  I placed the ring in his palm, closed his fingers around it, turned and walked away.

The night after the party I tried to convince myself I suffered from temporary insanity.  There's no such thing as love at first sight, and people don't form instant connections with perfect strangers.

"And if he wants to be your soul mate, your one true love and open doors for you and come to your rescue, or recite beautiful poetry to you, let him, because guys like that are far and few between."


This was the turning point.The day would end badly.  No matter how many positive thoughts I tried desperately to reach out and take hold of, each one moved just out of my grasp.

Book #2


 From the moment they met, Jenna knew Reece would break her heart, but she never dreamed it would happen like this. Jenna is left shattered and broken. When life becomes too painful to deal with and she feels completely alone, there’s only one person to help her pick up the pieces and move on. The one person she doesn’t want to turn to. The one person she promised to stay away from. Tyler. 
Can Jenna put aside everything she knows about him and let Tyler help heal her broken heart?







Release Date:  January 10, 2013
Published By:  KFR Communications
Review Copy:  Paperback

*provided by Author for tour
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Review

  Holy.  Just wow.  Though my heart didn't quite soar in this one the way it did in Heart Waves, this one brought something new to the table.  This one was the pain, the utter heart break of losing the one you love and trying to heal.  The consistent thing about these novels and Sibaruim's writing is that it provokes emotion.  It makes you feel.  You can feel your heart break with Jenna's, feel the pain and loss, the struggle to regain some form of life and the fight not to feel something that your heart wants.  

  The story you get with this one was all about the heart break and healing.  Even if that meant reaching out to the one person that she was asked to stay away from.  To me I just kept on feeling like there was something going on under the surface the entire time, like there was a missing puzzle piece and I just couldn't find it.  Despite this and maybe because of it I constantly felt an urgent pull to get to the end.  To me this one answered some questions and left some more unsaid for the next book.  I know this description left a lot out in the open but I really want you to be intrigued!

  Jenna was a little harder on me in this book than the last.  I know I am being hard on the poor heart broken girl and most of us have been there but there were times I just could have screamed.  I get that your soul mate, your other half, true other half isn't something that you can easily replace but she needed to suck it up.  Then she seemed to make a series of really bad or sad decisions and I really started to feel bad for her.  I wanted her to pull herself together and make a decision for herself, not because of someone else or their opinion.  Then it happened but guilt still ate at her but by now I am starting to get the swing of it and she is getting stronger.  By the end the girl nailed it and was back to the girl I loved, even without Reece.

  The catch to this one I think is Tyler.  I was like a freaking revolving door of love when it came to him.  I didn't know if I loved him and wanted him in or wanted to shut him the heck out!!  He is the type of guy that can crawl under your skin and make you extremely happy or make your skin that much less comfortable.  I want to believe he is just a shatter and misunderstood soul that needs someone to love and to be loved back.  Problem with this was I couldn't help but feel something (that something I spoke of earlier) was not right and there was so ulterior motive.  I have this inner hope that he can be more and rise above whatever is haunting him but I fear that he will pull Jenna into something she wont see coming until it's too late.

  I feel like there should be more to this review, more to say but I really can't without destroying this one for you.  Despite my ups and downs with the characters (probably mostly emotional) I really enjoyed this read.  Honestly I tore through this book and am in dire need of the next one because I need to know what the heck is going down.  Not to mention I want to know how right or how wrong I am about Tyler, Reece and Jenna.  Fans of contemporary romance will really enjoy this and if your taste runs toward something with paranormal this has a slight sprinkling of that too!! 

Quotes
In the hours after my parents broke the news to me, the phones remained silent.  No one knew.  Only Reece's family and mine.  The silence, although deafening  was worlds better than the calls and condolences that would follow.

At first, I stood in the back of the room, gathering my strength.  My mother's hand stroked my arm gently.  I met her frightened eyes, nervous and broken.  My soul was shattered, splintered into tiny shards.

Nothing held my interest.  Books were worthless.  Why would I want to read about someone else's happy ending love life?  Or worse, a broken heart that only served as a reminder to me of my own anguish?

No matter how he denied it, I felt Tyler wanted more than I could give.  Like he expected eventually I'd be able to swap Reece's place in my heart with one for him.

About the Author

Danielle Sibarium grew up as an only child of divorced parents in Brooklyn, New York. Her imagination was developed at an early age. Surrounded by stuffed animals and imaginary friends, she transported herself into a fantasy world full of magic and wonder. Books were the gateway between her play world and reality. On any given summer afternoon she became Snow White sweeping and cooking for the dwarfs, or Cinderella waiting for the prince.
Danielle always loved dialogue and in elementary school began writing plays and short stories.  This is when she began to understand she could not only bring her fantastical world to life for herself, but she could enchant others as well. And so she wrote. She wrote and wrote and wrote.
Sadly the first piece she ever sent out for publication of any sort was a letter to the editor of The Home News Tribune. It was a piece thanking the first responders for their bravery and selflessness on Sept 11th. It was chosen as letter of the week.
In 2007 Danielle collaborated with Charlotte Doreen Small to write songs for her CD More.  Danielle wrote the lyrics for Take My Hand, and Goodbye, while Charlotte contributed the melody.In October 2011 Danielle’s debut novel For Always was released. She has since released Heart Waves and the second book in the Heart Waves series, Breaking Waves. Danielle graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University with honors, and currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and three children.

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