tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19228455162354494952024-03-04T23:40:49.260-05:00Lovin' los librosA book blog dedicated to young adult and new adult novelsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11599076698656920058noreply@blogger.comBlogger1825125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922845516235449495.post-90036397828003798912017-01-24T09:54:00.003-05:002017-01-24T09:54:41.433-05:00Blog Tour: Long Way Home by Katie McGarry {Review, Excerpt, +Giveaway}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The highly anticipated third book in Katie McGarry’s <em>Thunder Road Series</em> is being released on January 31<sup>st</sup>! LONG WAY HOME is a Young Adult Contemporary Romance being published by Harlequin Teen! Pre-order your copy of the next book in this emotionally charged series, and don’t miss Violet and Chevy’s story! Check out all of the stops on this awesome tour and be sure to pre-order your copy for the amazing bonus scenes!</span></h1>
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<strong>LONG WAY HOME Synopsis:</strong></div>
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<strong>Seventeen-year-old Violet has always been expected to sit back and let the boys do all the saving.</strong></div>
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It’s the code her father, a member of the Reign of Terror motorcycle club, raised her to live by. Yet when her dad is killed carrying out Terror business, Violet knows it’s up to her to do the saving. To protect herself, and her vulnerable younger brother, she needs to cut all ties with the club—including Chevy, the boy she’s known and loved her whole life.</div>
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But when a rival club comes after Violet, exposing old secrets and making new threats, she’s forced to question what she thought she knew about her father, the Reign of Terror, and what she thinks she wants. Which means re-evaluating everything: love, family, friends . . . and forgiveness.</div>
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Caught in the crosshairs between loyalty and freedom, Violet must decide whether old friends can be trusted—and if she’s strong enough to be the one person to save them all.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">LONG WAY HOME Pre-Order Links:</span></strong></h1>
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<strong>"An intoxicating and unforgettable story that kept me glued to the page."</strong></div>
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<strong><em>—</em>Kami Garcia, #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author, on <em>Walk the Edge</em></strong></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30738170-long-way-home?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Add it to your Goodreads Now!</a></h1>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">CHEVY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Chevy,”
Cyrus calls near the entrance, “We need to talk.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Damned
knot in the tug-of-war-rope and I’m starting to feel frayed. Mom doesn’t blink
as she waits for me to say something. To tell Cyrus he can wait. To tell her
what she wants to hear. But as much as I love her, I’m also drawn to the club.
She’s right, I do want both.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’ll
be back to pick you up later,” I say.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mom
throws the towel she had expertly throttled into the sink behind her, walks to
the other side of the bar and the strobe light casts a red haze around her. If
I didn’t know her better, I’d buy the flirty smile and the way she giggles in
happiness as she leans on the bar to take a drink order. But that’s not her
real smile and that’s not her real laugh. It’s part of her job, part of her
act, because that’s what working her requires—performing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>With a
kick to a barstool, I head for the exit. Cyrus walks out into the night and I
follow. Once outside, Cyrus turns to me and his warm breath creates a cloud in
the cool night. “We’ve had some trouble tonight with the Riot.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Riot would be a motorcycle club north of us in Louisville. They’re pissed at
the Terror for myriad reasons, the main one being we’re a legit club and they
deal in illegal. They’re also angry at one of our main members, Eli. They feel
he stole their daughter and granddaughter from them. Eli didn’t steal a thing.
Can’t call someone’s free will in walking away from crazy a crime. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Life
sucks for the Riot and I’m fine with that. “Everything okay?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Yeah.
Everyone’s safe, but we’ve had word that they’ve ridden past the boundary lines
we set with them a few months back. It’s all rumor and no one on our side has
confirmed it. Could be someone’s overactive imagination, but I’ll feel better
knowing you’re off the road.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I’m
under eighteen, still a kid to him. Cyrus used to act this way with my two best
friends, Oz and Razor, but both are eighteen and full members of the club now.
The babysitting twists my gut, but then again, I’m not ready for the decision
eighteen will bring. “How about Violet?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I’m on
my way now to look for her. She’s also not answering her cell.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yeah. A
lot of that going around. “If she took Stone to the game, she would have headed
straight home. I’ll check on her on my way to Mom’s if you want.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This
gives me the excuse I need to see Violet. Because I won’t be able to sleep
without knowing she’s okay. So I can thank her for what she did for me with the
note. To gauge whether or not Violet is waving the white flag. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Cyrus
lays a hand on my shoulder. “I’d appreciate that. I need to head back to the
clubhouse to take care of some business. I’m serious about what I said though.
Me and a lot of guys would love to hear about the game.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I know
they would and I’d enjoy being with them, but Mom’s already sore that I walked
out on her to talk to Cyrus. “I’m beat. After I check on Violet, I’m crashing.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Cyrus
gives me a fast pat and a hug. We both mount our bikes and start our engines
with a growl. My grandfather takes the lead and I follow him as long as I can
before taking the path that leads away from him and toward where Violet lives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I absolutely love the Thunder Road series by Katie McGarry. I have been hoping for Chevy and Violet's story ever since I first met them in <em>Nowhere But Here</em>. The two have so much history together and even through their anger and frustration, we could see that deeper feelings lingered there. I was so excited to jump in to their story and I loved seeing the two work to figure out how to overcome all that history and fear. There is a lot of fear surrounding Violet and I loved that Chevy was such a rock for her. Both are incredibly pragmatic when it comes to their relationship and the way it was handled just worked so well. I really liked how much of the book was spent of them being together and not fighting like in previous books. The two come together and are each other's support after a pretty traumatic events occurs and revelations are thrown at them from every angle. Everything they thought they knew about their families, the Terror, and themselves will be questioned in this book, so it was a breath of fresh air to see them tackle it together.</div>
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Overall, I could not be more pleased with how their story concluded—it was such a fitting end for them and this was one of those books I instantly wanted to reread after it was over.</div>
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Don’t Miss the First Two Titles in the <em>Thunder Road Series</em>! Grab your copies today!</h2>
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<a href="http://katielmcgarry.com/page/Nowhere-But-Here.aspx" target="_blank">NOWHERE BUT HERE</a></h2>
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<a href="http://katielmcgarry.com/page/Walk-the-Edge.aspx" target="_blank">WALK THE EDGE</a></h2>
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Pre-order LONG WAY HOME by Katie McGarry, and fill out <a href="https://wyng.com/campaign/820152" target="_blank">THIS FORM</a>, to receive three previously unreleased bonus scenes featuring important “firsts” in the lives of your favorite characters from the world of Katie McGarry! <a href="https://wyng.com/campaign/820152" target="_blank">Complete the form</a> to register your pre-order at <a href="https://wyng.com/campaign/820152" target="_blank">https://wyng.com/campaign/820152</a>. Offer Ends 1/31/17 at 11:59pm EST.</h2>
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<strong>Katie McGarry’s LONG WAY HOME – Review & Excerpt Tour Schedule:</strong></div>
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<strong>January 23<sup>rd</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="http://aalyandthebooks.com/" target="_blank">Aaly and The Books</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://angelreads.com/" target="_blank">Angel Reads</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://staceyschneller06.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Books,Dreams,Life</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com/" target="_blank">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://girlplusbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Girl Plus Books</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://lettershelves-book.blogspot.com.co/" target="_blank">Letter Shelves Blog</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://bookhammock.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Book Hammock</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<strong>January 24<sup>th</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="http://bookboyfriendreview.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Boyfriend Reviews</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://ficwishes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ficwishes</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://www.lovinloslibros.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lovin' Los Libros</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://www.mrsleifs.com/" target="_blank">MrsLeif's Two Fangs About It Book Reviews</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://ycervera.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nose Stuck in a Book</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://whateveryoucanstillbetray.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Whatever You Can Still Betray</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.zachsyareviews.com/" target="_blank">Zach's YA Reviews</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<strong>January 25<sup>th</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.alwaysyaatheart.com/" target="_blank">Always YA at Heart</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="https://bridgetsbookbungalow.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Bridget's Book Bungalow</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://friendstilltheendbookblog.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Friends Till The End Book Blog</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/" target="_blank">Mythical Books</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://reschreads.com/" target="_blank">Resch Reads and Reviews</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://www.swoonyboyspodcast.com/" target="_blank">Swoony Boys Podcast</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://tbbsisterhood.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Boyfriends</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<strong>January 26<sup>th</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.abookishescape.com/">A Bookish Escape</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://booksojourner.blogspot.com/">Book Sojourner</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.craziibitchesblog.blogspot.com/">Crazii Bitches Book Blog</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://darkfaerietales.com/">Dark Faerie Tales</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://guiltyindulgencebookclub.blogspot.com/">Guilty Indulgence Book Club</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://snoopydoosbookreviews.com/" target="_blank">SnoopyDoo's Book Reviews</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<strong>January 27<sup>th</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="http://moasbookshelfadventures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bookshelf Adventures</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://littlereadridinghood.com/" target="_blank">Little Read Riding Hood</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://nerdysoul.com/" target="_blank">Nerdy Soul</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="https://randombookmuses.com/" target="_blank">Random Book Muses</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://silver-dagger-scriptorium.weebly.com/" target="_blank">The Silver Dagger Scriptorium</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.writingmyownfairytale.com/" target="_blank">Writing My Own Fairy Tale</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<strong>January 28<sup>th</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="http://abibliophobiaanonymous.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Abibliophobia Anonymous Book Reviews</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.ziliinthesky.com/" target="_blank">Zili in the Sky</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://lrgreyland.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Greyland Reviews</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chasing Faerytales</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://www.brittanysbookblog.com/" target="_blank">Brittany's Book Blog</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.dogeareddaydreams.com/" target="_blank">Dog-Eared Daydreams</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://moviesshowsnbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Movies, Shows, & Books</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<strong>January 29<sup>th</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.bookangelbooktopia.com/" target="_blank">Book Angel Booktopia</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.bookworm221.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">BookWorm221</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://confessionsof2booklovers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Confessions of 2 Book Lovers</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://jacqbiggar.com/" target="_blank">It's All About the Romance</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://milkywayofbooks.blogspot.gr/" target="_blank">Milky Way of Books</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://waitingforwentworth.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Waiting For Wentworth</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<strong>January 30<sup>th</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="https://collectorofbookboyfriends.com/" target="_blank">Collector of book boyfriends</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://lattenightsreviews.com/" target="_blank">Latte Nights Reviews</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://margiesmustreads.com/" target="_blank">Margie's Must Reads</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://ohmygrowingtbr.com/" target="_blank">Oh My Growing TBR</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://readerslive1000lives.com/" target="_blank">Readers Live A Thousand Lives</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://sobookalicious.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">So Bookalicious</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<strong>January 31<sup>st</sup></strong></div>
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<a href="http://heather-andrews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A crazy vermonters book reviews</a> – Review</div>
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<a href="http://desertdivasbookaddiction.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Desert Divas Book Addiction</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.littlebookwormreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Bookworm Reviews</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.whatisthatbookabout.com/" target="_blank">What Is That Book About</a> – Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.withloveforbooks.com/" target="_blank">With Love for Books</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecovercontessa.com/" target="_blank">The Cover Contessa</a> – Review & Excerpt</div>
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<strong>February 1<sup>st</sup></strong></div>
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by: Kim Liggett<br />
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<strong>Publication Date: </strong>Jan. 10, 2017<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Tor Teen<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Horror<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Young Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> Physical ARC received via the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 304 pages<br />
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<span id="freeText416853446123938028" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>“I plead the blood.”<br /><br />Those were the last words seventeen-year-old golden boy quarterback Clay Tate heard rattling from his dad's throat when he discovered him dying on the barn floor of the Neely Cattle Ranch, clutching a crucifix to his chest.<br /><br /> Now, on the first anniversary of the Midland, Oklahoma slaughter, the whole town's looking at Clay like he might be next to go over the edge. Clay wants to forget the past, but the sons and daughters of the Preservation Society—a group of prominent farmers his dad accused of devil worship—won't leave him alone. Including Ali, his longtime crush, who suddenly wants to reignite their romance after a year of silence, and hated rival Tyler Neely, who’s behaving like they’re old friends.<br /><br /> Even as Clay tries to reassure himself, creepy glances turn to sinister stares and strange coincidences build to gruesome rituals—but when he can never prove that any of it happened, Clay worries he might be following his dad down the path to insanity...or that something far more terrifying lies in wait around the corner.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">At sixteen, Kim Liggett left her rural midwestern town for
New York City, where she pursued a career in music and acting. While attending
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Kim sang backup for some of the biggest
rock bands of the 80s. After settling down to have a family, she became an
entrepreneur, creating a children's art education program and a travel company
specializing in tours for musicians. She's married to jazz musician Ken
Peplowski, and has two beautiful teenagers. www.kimliggett.com<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>@Kim_Liggett</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">When I first heard Kim talking about this book at Books of Wonder last fall, I knew I had to get my hands on it. She pitched it as <em>Friday Night Lights</em> meets <em>Rosemary's Baby, </em>which is both awesome and creepy at the same time. I definitely saw the similarities to both, and how she tied the two together was pretty neat. I really enjoyed reading through this one and I loved that I didn't want to put it down—except sometimes I did, because I got creeped out and was a bit afraid a creepy doll would be in my face if I woke up in the middle of the night. </span></div>
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I really enjoyed Clay's character and my heart definitely felt for him. Having tragically lost his dad the previous year to extraneous conditions, he is the man of the house and has to take care of his two younger sisters and his disconnected mother. All the while, he has to take care of the farm and make sure the harvest is ready before the first frost comes. As if that isn't enough, Clay is getting some pressure from the weird founding fathers society the town has going on and they want him to take his rightful place along with 5 others—one of which is a girl he desperately loves. It's a lot for a guy! His voice felt realistic and I felt I was right there in Midland with him. </div>
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I think Liggett did a great job of piecing everything together and keeping us guessing. I can easily envision this as a horror movie, in fact, it reminded me a bit of that Demi Moore movie <em>The Seventh Sign</em>. Religious things creep me out the most, so I was definitely a bit freaked out during this one. To say I would scream in a theater is this were a movie, would be an understatement! </div>
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Hi guys! Happy New Year! I've gone back and forth over whether or not I want to continue blogging and while most days I don't, I actually felt like it today! So, we'll see! </div>
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I enjoy doing these NYC posts, so I thought I'd include another one! Obviously ALOT has happened since my previous one back in July!</div>
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Let's see... I've been to TWO Mets games! </div>
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I've been back to the beach at Rockaway... this time around we went to where my roommate knew of this awesome arepa place... SO GOOD.</div>
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<br />And I got some quality reading time in! </div>
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Lili and I went to the San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy which was a lot of fun! And SO TASTY!</div>
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I also went to NY Comic Con! I helped set up for work on Wednesday and then went and enjoyed the day Sunday! I got to go to the Westworld panel which was AWESOME!</div>
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Our awesome booth! (Berkley)</div>
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(Sadly, there weren't many apples left on the trees...)</div>
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We also did a Haunted Hayride and had a Halloween party! This is the first time I've dressed up in years! But it was a blast!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11599076698656920058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922845516235449495.post-53170183736104576052016-10-28T07:00:00.000-04:002016-10-28T07:00:23.614-04:00Mini Reviews: A Fool For You by Katee Robert, Twisted Palace by Erin Watt, The Goal by Elle Kennedy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9AfFv19PcsSwYeZ2XjYVDYbcXS9k1OhpTF_Q9h81xHFsT9lpf3qQlATo1lzDIoBCdnTadQybC8xZvJh5Wrd0JPR3j_xFyFdPOfl4l3KXYLnt4iR9fY12PLxdeUlV2x0SSHC2uM4PeFPM/s1600/29796814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9AfFv19PcsSwYeZ2XjYVDYbcXS9k1OhpTF_Q9h81xHFsT9lpf3qQlATo1lzDIoBCdnTadQybC8xZvJh5Wrd0JPR3j_xFyFdPOfl4l3KXYLnt4iR9fY12PLxdeUlV2x0SSHC2uM4PeFPM/s320/29796814.jpg" width="213" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29796814-a-fool-for-you">A Fool For You</a> (Foolproof Love #3)<br />
by: Katee Robert<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> Oct. 3, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Entangled Publishing<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 141 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 3/5 stars<br />
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<span id="freeText16091349987379391886"><em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It’s been thirteen years since Hope Moore left Devil’s Falls, land of sexy cowboys and bad memories. Back for the weekend, she has no intention of seeing the man she never got over…or the two of them getting down and dirty. It’s just a belated goodbye, right? No harm, no foul.<br /><br />Until six weeks later, when her pregnancy test comes back positive…<br /><br />Daniel Rodriguez hasn’t forgiven himself for how things went down with Hope all those years ago. He knows she’s better off without him, but when she shows up on his doorstep, panicking because she’s pregnant with his baby, he can’t help seeing it as a chance to make up for the past.<br /><br />Too bad Hope has no intention of going along with his plans.</span></em></span> <br />
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I was really looking forward to Hope and Daniel's book after Fool Me Twice. There is so much history between these two and after the death of Hope's brother, things have never been the same. Daniel made some poor decisions and he has to live with those every day of his life along with the guilt he feels over his friend's death. </div>
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I would have enjoyed this one more, had it not been so rushed. For this kind of story, I really wanted to see more development and build up between the characters. Hope and Daniel were both frustrating to me. Neither one of them can admit they want the other to stay and start over. They loved one another once and those feelings never went away. Hope is hurt that Daniel left her all those years ago and she can't take his feeling sorry for her. She doesn't want him to be with her out of guilt. She wants his love and he is certainly not making that easy. Daniel doesn't feel worthy of Hope and he does still blame himself for her brother's death and the scars she still bears from that accident. I get that these two are facing a lot, but the execution just wasn't there for me. I was disappointed because of how excited I was for this book, but in the end, I am glad to see they got their HEA.<br />
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I also don't think one is very memorable. It's been a couple of weeks since I've read it and I really didn't remember much, except that it felt too fast. I'm looking forward to the next book by Robert. I do love her writing and hope the next one will be more to my liking.</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29519517-twisted-palace?ac=1&from_search=true">Twisted Palace</a> (The Royals #3)<br />
by: Erin Watt<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> Oct. 17, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Self-Published<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Mature Young Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via Nina Bocci in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 370 pages<br />
<strong>Order Links:</strong> <a href="http://amzn.to/2e2uvDE">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twisted-palace-erin-watt/1123660864?ean=2940156957903">B&N</a><br />
<strong>My Rating:</strong> 3.5/5 stars<br />
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<span id="freeText5250153340313807940"><em>These Royals will ruin you…<br /><br />From mortal enemies to unexpected allies, two teenagers try to protect everything that matters most.<br /><br />Ella Harper has met every challenge that life has thrown her way. She’s tough, resilient, and willing to do whatever it takes to defend the people she loves, but the challenge of a long-lost father and a boyfriend whose life is on the line might be too much for even Ella to overcome.<br /><br />Reed Royal has a quick temper and even faster fists. But his tendency to meet every obstacle with violence has finally caught up with him. If he wants to save himself and the girl he loves, he’ll need to rise above his tortured past and tarnished reputation.<br /><br />No one believes Ella can survive the Royals. Everyone is sure Reed will destroy them all.<br />They may be right.<br /><br />With everything and everyone conspiring to keep them apart, Ella and Reed must find a way to beat the law, save their families, and unravel all the secrets in their Twisted Palace.</em></span><br />
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Overall, I enjoyed the book. It wasn't my favorite because I didn't really like some of the developments that occurred. However, I was engaged the entire way through, even though I felt it was a bit of a slower paced read. The action and adventure really ramps up at the end and then I felt it just went too fast for me. I didn't feel resolved. I do think they will write more books with these characters (or I'm hoping so!). </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28262024-the-goal?from_search=true">The Goal</a> (Off-Campus #4)<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> Sept. 26, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Self-Published<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> New Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via Nina Bocci in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 350 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4/5 stars<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span id="freeText1034821740202511871"><b>She’s good at achieving her goals…</b><br /><br />College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn’t include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she’s willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change.<br /><br /><b>But the game just got a whole lot more complicated</b><br /><br />Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he’s fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn’t hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina’s heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he’ll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist.</span> </span></em><br />
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I absolutely LOVED Tucker. He is just such a sweetheart and I loved how he went after Sabrina, even despite how much Dean ranted about her. He really got to know Sabrina and how to treat her. She has been through a lot and has quite a bit of shit to deal with already. Her homelife is a disaster and all she wants to do is be successful, so she can move upwards and onwards with her life. I knew she would be reluctant with Tucker and would be a hard nut to crack, but I actually really liked her. She's resilient and independent and that doesn't just change overnight. </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27416064-an-indecent-proposal"><span style="color: #999999;">An Indecent Proposal</span></a> (The O'Malleys #3)<br />
by: Katee Robert<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> Aug. 30, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Forever<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC provided via Barclay Publicity and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 352 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4/5 stars<br />
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<span id="freeText2802786570629813345"><em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert continues her smoking-hot series about the O'Malleys-wealthy, powerful, and full of scandalous family secrets.</strong><br /><br />Greed. Ambition. Violence. Those are the "values" Olivia Rashidi learned from her Russian mob family-and the values she must leave behind for the sake of her daughter. When she meets Cillian O'Malley, she recognizes the red flag of his family name . . . yet she still can't stop herself from seeing the smoldering, tortured man. To save her family, Olivia sets out to discover Cillian's own secrets, but the real revelation is how fast-and how hard-she's falling for him.<br /><br />Plagued by a violent past, Cillian is more vulnerable than anyone realizes. Anyone except Olivia, whose beauty, compassion, and pride have him at "hello," even if she's more inclined to say good-bye to an O'Malley. While his proposal of sex with no strings seems simple, what he feels for her isn't, especially after he learns that she belongs to a rival crime family. Cillian knows that there is no escape from the life, but Olivia may be worth trying-and dying-for . . .</span></em></span><br />
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I just can't get enough of the O'Malley family. Seriously. Their stories are not only addicting and super sexy, but I am FASCINATED by their lives. The O'Malleys are one of the three most powerful families in Boston and after tragedy struck their family in book one, they are all handling their grief in different ways. </div>
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Perhaps one of the hardest hit is Cillian. He feels responsible for what happened and it killed me to see him carry so much of that weight on his shoulders. He is trying to be better and doesn't want to be known as the screw up of the family. Meeting Olivia ends up changing a lot for him and not just because he falls for her. He shows how selfless he really is by putting her needs first and working to protect her and I just loved him for that. He was such a swoonworthy hero and I am so happy with how his story turned out!</div>
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Olivia is my girl! She was fierce, didn't take crap from anyone and is an amazing mom to her adorable daughter. I loved the dynamic there and it just felt right for this particular story. Olivia has a past and while she isn't proud of it, she wouldn't trade it for the world because of the outcome: Hadley, her daughter. While she is tough, she does have a vulnerable side too. She doesn't want to be chained to her family and just wants to be free to live her life without constantly looking over her shoulder to see if her ex is going to drag her back to where she 'belongs'. Cillian may have started out as a way of releasing tension, but I really liked how she let him in and allowed herself to fall for him. </div>
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They have steaming chemistry together and like all of Robert's couples, are not lacking in sexy times together. This book is definitely intense and I liked that the story drove itself. There was no unnecessary drama or angst and I think that says a lot.</div>
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I am beyond excited for Sloan's book. That girl has quite the story to tell and after the preview we got I am SO ready. It's going to be scorching hot and I can already feel the tension oozing off the pages! </div>
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I can't recommend this series enough guys. I love the mob element and the characters are so well written and developed. I am going to be devastated when I have to say to goodbye to these characters.<br />
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boots instead of the pair of heels she’d been jonesing after. An eight-hour
shift on her feet would have her hating herself if she’d gone with the pretty
shoes—and they would have made it impossible to catch up with the O’Malley.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">She grabbed his arm and froze at the feel of his muscles
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">He finally turned to face her and it struck her that, without
the bar between them, he was so much larger than she was. Not large like her
ex, Sergei—this man was built lean instead of for brute strength—but he still
dwarfed her. And he smelled good, like some kind of spicy men’s cologne that
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Like what it would be like to bury her nose in his neck and
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his beautiful face, to his impeccably styled dark hair, to the tattoos peeking
out of his clothes at neck and wrists. The ink creeping up the side of his neck
was like a wild thing trying to escape from his insanely expensive suit, a
strange combination of brutal strength and poised polish that she should have
known better than to be attracted to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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let go so she could offer back the cash. <i>Right, because that’s why you
chased him down a dark street. </i>“I don’t want your money.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“I don’t want it.” Even as she said it, she wondered why she
was being so damn stubborn about this. He hadn’t asked anything of her. All
he’d done was throw too much money at a bartender, which was something plenty
of drunks did from time to time. Except he wasn’t drunk. She should be elated
at having the extra cash—God knew she needed it. Instead, there was a growing
recklessness in her chest, one she’d thought she’d outgrown a long time ago.
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thought that he saw too much. Before she could decide what to do with that, he
moved closer, giving her another whiff of that cologne that made her whole body
break out in goose bumps. Or maybe it was the man himself, the streetlights
creating a skeleton’s mask of his face, turning his eyes into dark pits of
shadows. “Why do you care so much?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Oh my God, just take it back.” She should drop the cash and
head for home. Or, hell, at least take a few steps away so that she wasn’t in
danger of brushing against him if she took a deep breath.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">But she couldn’t force her hand to unclench or her feet to
create any distance between them. She cleared her throat, trying to get her
thoughts back on track. “I didn’t ask for your charity.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Not in so many words, no.” His gaze raked her body much the
same way it had back at the bar, making every alarm in her head go off.
Spending any more time in this man’s presence was dangerous, though she
couldn’t say for sure what she was most afraid of. She lifted her chin in
challenge, demanding…She wasn’t sure what she was demanding. Her gaze dropped
to his mouth, and she licked her lips. <i>What am I doing? Walk away. Walk away
right now.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandpa’s
knee. She found romance novels at age twelve and it changed her life. When not
writing sexy contemporary and speculative fiction romance novels, she spends
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<em>Our Love Unhinged is the final novella in the Reluctant Hearts series, and is best enjoyed after reading books 1-3 in the series.</em></div>
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His lips part as he looks his fill of me, his gaze sliding down the length of my body encased in white silk before he meets my eyes, and then his lips lift in a smile. It’s a smile that takes my breath away—one that says I’m his whole world. I can’t break away from his gaze for a second, even to look at the guests who showed up for our special day.</div>
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> July 19, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> InterMix<br />
<strong>Genre: </strong>M/M Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 185 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 3.5/5 stars<br />
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When I first saw the synopsis for this book, I knew I wanted to give it a try. I am such a sucker for books with royalty- no matter if it's a real country or a fake one. I also love some forbidden romance, and <em>His Royal Secret</em> definitely had that going for it! </div>
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I absolutely adored James. He was such a sweetheart and I wanted him to be happy so incredibly much. I can't imagine having to hide who you truly are because you are constantly under a microscope and the world is constantly watching and scrutinizing... He handles it with such grace though. Even when the media is bashing people he cares deeply for, he still manages to keep his emotions in check and remember that he has to consider every angle before moving forward. It's such a lonely life to lead -being both a gay man and heir to throne. When he meets Ben Dahan, the two have instant chemistry and after a chance meeting in Kenya, the two reconnect months later and begin a 'casual' secret relationship. </div>
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I liked Ben ok, but not nearly as much as James. Ben was harder to read and I wasn't sure of his true emotions. James wears his heart on his sleeve, where Ben is much more guarded. Considering his past, I get it, but I had trouble discerning whether or not he truly cared for James. </div>
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My one issue with this book was how quickly Ben decided he was all in. We literally have him going on about how he has to protect himself and that he wouldn't let himself be vulnerable to anyone ever again one minute and the next he's professing his love to James. It felt like whiplash and I was a bit skeptical that he could have changed his mind so quickly. Still, James loves him and wants to be with him, so that's good enough for me.</div>
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I also really enjoyed James's sister, Indigo. My heart ached for the girl and I wanted nothing more than to see her healthy and happy. I don't agree with the way James sheltered her. She needs professional help and I hope we see her get that in the second book.</div>
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Overall, I did enjoy this one! It was one sexy book and I have to caution you not to read it on a train like I did where nosy people can read over your shoulder! </div>
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> Aug. 16, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> InterMix<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> M/M Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 245 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4/5 stars<br />
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After finishing <em>His Royal Secret</em>, I immediately dove right into <em>His Royal Favorite</em>. It didn't end on a cliffhanger per se, but James and Ben's story was far from over. As you can see from the synopsis, James has officially come out as gay and now begins the whirlwind of media, speculation and slander. James is used to being in the spotlight, but Ben isn't. His life is about to become very different and I felt bad for the guy. He knew what he was signing up for, but knowing isn't the same as experiencing. </div>
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I hated seeing Ben's deterioration of spirit in this book. It hurt. He loves James and wants to be with him, but this life wears on a person. We see how much it has impacted James's sister and while not the sole reason for her illness, it does play a large role in her anxiety. I am glad we got to see that addressed and it will absolutely tug at your heartstrings to see how wrecked James is over her situation. It is certainly emotional and difficult to witness, but I felt Pace handled it very well and am so pleased with how Indigo's story was resolved.</div>
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James and Ben have made tremendous sacrifices for one another and their love, and they continue to do so. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop so to speak, so I was pleasantly surprised at how everything was handled. Again, I felt Pace handled their relationship and their issues so realistically. They do not live in a fairy tale world where love is a cure all. Instead, she really sheds light on the fact that love is NOT always enough. There has to be balance, feelings of worth and fulfillment, goals of their own. </div>
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I highly enjoyed this dualogy by Lilah Pace! If you enjoy reading about royals as much as I do, definitely check these out!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11599076698656920058noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922845516235449495.post-36106379749037381682016-08-10T07:00:00.000-04:002016-08-10T07:00:32.868-04:00Review: Fool Me Once by Katee Robert<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3f_CmIW6IBDV8J-vSATJZZQ70XyiiCzopVvrF3Y_nY1ys-n2c1EtnjsYh202I6DZpcnUemzrmPdcW2d9FK9pTIMx7wALsw0TYkVcKqy8CTMPmFAjxK0phgoojGCT8pR87nJxuN4jnAk/s1600/29796439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3f_CmIW6IBDV8J-vSATJZZQ70XyiiCzopVvrF3Y_nY1ys-n2c1EtnjsYh202I6DZpcnUemzrmPdcW2d9FK9pTIMx7wALsw0TYkVcKqy8CTMPmFAjxK0phgoojGCT8pR87nJxuN4jnAk/s320/29796439.jpg" width="213" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29796439-fool-me-once"><span style="color: #999999;">Fool Me Once</span></a> (Foolproof Love #2)<br />
by: Katee Robert<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> Aug. 1, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Entangled: Brazen<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group: </strong>Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 170 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4.5/5 stars<br />
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<span id="freeText16378668215319071866"><em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They say opposites attract, but this is just ridiculous.<br /><br />Aubry Kaiser doesn’t like people—actually, that’s not right. She loathes people. With her crippling anxiety, there’s no way she can demo her favorite video game at a convention with five thousand other people. Maybe if she brings someone to act as a shield…<br /><br />But the only person available is the sexy cowboy she can’t stand.<br /><br />Quinn Baldwyn is in a mess of his own. He’s been dodging his wealthy family’s matchmaking attempts—and life advice—for years, but with his sister’s wedding on the horizon, he needs of a shield of his own.<br /><br />He and Aubry can barely hold down a civil conversation, but in bed…fireworks. And the closer they get to Quinn’s sister’s wedding, the more he realizes that he might actually like Aubry.<br /><br />Now it’s up to him to convince her she might actually like him, too.</span></em></span></div>
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I had so much fun with this book! Enemies to lovers, road trips, fake dating trope... it's like the trifecta of awesome! Oh and Aubry is a freaking gamer and Quinn is a big, sexy cowboy, so yeah- I was won over from the start! </div>
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I LOVED these two together! They had such great banter and that hate to love relationship was super hot- their chemistry was just so undeniable. I liked seeing them progress from 'dealing with' one another to actually enjoying each other's company. These two might start off their relationship with just sex, but seeing it progress to more was everything.</div>
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They also balance each other really well. They may be going on this trip together for their own selfish purposes, but it just works. Aubry is terrified of crowds and has social anxiety, where Quinn oozes confidence. He really does a great job helping distract and keep her wits about her. Quinn's reasons for taking Aubry to his sister's wedding may have started as a ruse to shock his parents and give them the proverbial finger, but he ends up really falling for her and it was hard to see him suffer through his parents' hoity toity behavior. </div>
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by: Tessa Bailey<br />
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<strong>Publication Date: </strong>Aug. 1, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Entangled: Brazen<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group: </strong>Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 186 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4/5 stars<br />
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Aw yeah, Tessa Bailey bringing the SAWOON! I absolutely ADORED Duke! He was such a bear of a man but had the heart of a puppy. I am such a sucker for gruff, grumpy guys too. This was my first Made in Jersey novel and I really enjoyed it! It was sexy, fun, and sweet. </div>
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Most of my recipes are Weight Watcher friendly, but don't let that scare
you away. They are actually really good. I've also found some great
websites like Skinny Kitchen and Skinny Taste that I use a lot too. Most
of my recipes have some kick to them, so if you are not a big spicy
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I LOVED this book you guys! I loved <em>Play On</em> also, but Eric and Bri were just so freaking awesome! I cannot wait for everyone to get their hands on it! Baseball, summer, next door neighbor trope... READ IT.</div>
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Favorite Songs:<strong> </strong>Two Hands Up, Peace, Shattered (Turn the Car Around), City on Down, Heard the World...</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11599076698656920058noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922845516235449495.post-74681595290069464962016-08-02T07:00:00.000-04:002016-08-02T07:00:08.691-04:00Review: Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjQukJBAD6az1crw050aXcUk36xSdSucF86loZ0hMarKYfG-VPd0rTWvKeoxcN_L9gASPBlATqbEkbv9EETu5SNPwGqeXwQnETbEjhppGgYVSFO86H-NE94dEIkwTl5Ssj-JdNDkinT8/s1600/25890355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjQukJBAD6az1crw050aXcUk36xSdSucF86loZ0hMarKYfG-VPd0rTWvKeoxcN_L9gASPBlATqbEkbv9EETu5SNPwGqeXwQnETbEjhppGgYVSFO86H-NE94dEIkwTl5Ssj-JdNDkinT8/s320/25890355.jpg" width="213" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25890355-paper-and-fire"><span style="color: #999999;">Paper and Fire</span></a> (The Great Library #2)<br />
by: Rachel Caine<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> July 5, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> NAL<br /><strong>Genre:</strong> Fantasy<br /><strong>Age Group:</strong> Young Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC provided via Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 357 pages<br />
<strong>Order Links:</strong> <a href="http://amzn.to/2addTc8"><span style="color: #999999;">Amazon</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> | </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/paper-and-fire-rachel-caine/1123638783?ean=9780451472403"><span style="color: #999999;">B&N</span></a><br />
<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4/5 stars<br />
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<span id="freeText2962711945523535205"><em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ink and Bone introduced a world where knowledge is power, and power corrupts absolutely. Now, the story of those who dare to defy the Great Library—and rewrite history—continues. . . .<br /><br />With an iron fist, The Great Library controls the knowledge of the world, ruthlessly stamping out all rebellion, forbidding the personal ownership of books in the name of the greater good.<br /><br />Jess Brightwell has survived his introduction to the sinister, seductive world of the Library, but serving in its army is nothing like he envisioned. His life and the lives of those he cares for have been altered forever. His best friend is lost, and Morgan, the girl he loves, is locked away in the Iron Tower and doomed to a life apart.<br /><br />Embarking on a mission to save one of their own, Jess and his band of allies make one wrong move and suddenly find themselves hunted by the Library’s deadly automata and forced to flee Alexandria, all the way to London.<br /><br />But Jess’s home isn’t safe anymore. The Welsh army is coming, London is burning, and soon, Jess must choose between his friends, his family, or the Library willing to sacrifice anything and anyone in the search for ultimate control. . . .</span></em></span></div>
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This series! I can't get enough of it! I completely fell in love with the concept of this world, where the Library holds all the power and knowledge is censored and controlled. I also adore the characters Caine has created. Wolfe, Santi, Glain, Dario, Morgan, and Khalila... they all have roles to play and support Jess. After finding out some shocking information about their friend Thomas, the gang groups back up and I just loved seeing them work together. Things get quite crazy for them and they are caught up in a wild, dangerous ride to pursue the truth and do what's right. Just when they get out of one fix, they land in another. Alliances are formed, allegiances tested... major props to Jess for not freaking out and staying so level-headed. </div>
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Jess is one of my favorite heroes. He has so much thrown at him and is looked to as a leader amongst his peers. He has to make difficult decisions that ultimately hurt the people he loves. It's not an easy role to assume and he does it brilliantly. I love how he fights for Morgan, even when he knows she may never be able to forgive him. He refuses to let her fate lie in the Iron Tower and it just endeared him to me all the more. </div>
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Most of my recipes are Weight Watcher friendly, but don't let that scare
you away. They are actually really good. I've also found some great
websites like Skinny Kitchen and Skinny Taste that I use a lot too. Most
of my recipes have some kick to them, so if you are not a big spicy
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by: Miranda Kenneally<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> July 5, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Sourcebooks Fire<br /><strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br /><strong>Age Group:</strong> Young Adult<br /><strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC provided via Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 304 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 3.5/5 stars<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span id="freeText4080266036557612500">There are no mistakes in love.<br /><br />Captain of the soccer team, president of the Debate Club, contender for valedictorian: Taylor's always pushed herself to be perfect. After all, that's what is expected of a senator's daughter. But one impulsive decision-one lie to cover for her boyfriend-and Taylor's kicked out of private school. Everything she's worked so hard for is gone, and now she's starting over at Hundred Oaks High.<br /><br />Soccer has always been Taylor's escape from the pressures of school and family, but it's hard to fit in and play on a team that used to be her rival. The only person who seems to understand all that she's going through is her older brother's best friend, Ezra. Taylor's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. But it's hard to trust after having been betrayed. Will Taylor repeat her past mistakes or can she score a fresh start?</span></span></em></div>
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Since I was in the mood for a quick, fun read, I decided to pick up<em> Defending Taylor</em>. Kenneally's books are always super fast and engaging, which is just what I was looking for. I found that I liked this book, but didn't quite love it. I felt the book read a bit choppy and simplistic and while that wasn't a HUGE factor, it did cause some slight issues for me. I also felt like Ezra and Taylor's relationship went from 0-100 in no time at all. I get they have history, but had I seen a bit more of that, I think I wouldn't have minded so much. </div>
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What I liked most of all was the fact that Ezra and Taylor are consistently thinking about their individual futures. Taylor thought she had everything planned out, but after getting kicked out of her swanky private school, she starts to reevaluate her life and what she really wants. Ezra is also at a bit of a crossroads, so it was awesome to see Taylor support and encourage him, because he is capable really being successful- just in a different way than his family may have originally thought. </div>
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I also enjoyed seeing how Taylor handled the girls on her new soccer team. They are pretty resentful of her at first, having once been adversaries, as she played for her previous school's team. However, Taylor doesn't take the easy way out and just quit because they don't like her. It's a great lesson for teens to see and I was glad when some of them came around and befriended her. </div>
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Ezra really did make the book for me though. Loved that boy so much!</div>
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“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” </div>
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by: Sarina Bowen<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> June 14, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Self-Published<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via BocciPR in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 348 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 3.5/5 stars<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The last person Griffin Shipley expects to find stuck in a ditch on his Vermont country road is his ex-hookup. Five years ago they’d shared a couple of steamy nights together. But that was a lifetime ago. <br /><br />At twenty-seven, Griff is now the accidental patriarch of his family farm. Even his enormous shoulders feel the strain of supporting his mother, three siblings and a dotty grandfather. He doesn’t have time for the sorority girl who’s shown up expecting to buy his harvest at half price.<br /><br />Vermont was never in Audrey Kidder’s travel plans. Neither was Griff Shipley. But she needs a second chance with the restaurant conglomerate employing her. Okay—a fifth chance. And no self-righteous lumbersexual farmer will stand in her way.<br /><br />They’re adversaries. They want entirely different things from life. Too bad their sexual chemistry is as hot as Audrey’s top secret enchilada sauce, and then some.</span></em><br />
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Oh Grumpy Griff, I just adore you. Having really enjoyed Sarina's Ivy Years series, I was excited to get my hands on her new series! I definitely enjoyed this one, save for a few minor issues. I felt it was a bit on the longer side for a contemporary romance and there were some parts that I felt dragged on a bit. I also wish Audrey and Griff had actually opened up and communicated a bit sooner than they did. Those small things aside, I really did enjoy being in Vermont with Audrey, the Shipley family, Zach, Zara, and Jude! </div>
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As I said, Griffin is a grump. A bearded, former football playing, grump of a beast. And damn, did I love that. He was hardworking and an overall GOOD guy, which I can never get enough of. After his father's passing, he came home to help his mom run the farm and take care of his siblings. He sacrificed his career in professional football to do this, and while most people would be bitter, he takes his role seriously and with pride. He is looking to change things around the farm and I admired his drive to do so. </div>
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Audrey is also trying to make her own way, determined to do things on her own and without the help of her micromanaging mother. She found her passion in culinary and in order to hopefully make a name for herself and own her own restaurant, she is forced to do grunt work for a group in Boston. They give her tasks not suited to her career, which is how she lands on Griff's farm. The two knew one another in college and I liked seeing them reconnect. I have to admit Audrey could be a bit frustrating though. She likes Griff and they engage in some very sexy times, but she really holds herself back, knowing they can't start anything with one another due to the fact that she lives and works in Boston. She adores his family, loves helping his mom in the kitchen, and ends up really befriending Zara- all huge motivators for her to figure out how to make it work!</div>
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> July 12, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Self-Published<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC provided via BocciPR in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 313 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 5/5 stars<br />
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Oh my goodness gracious y'all. I loved this book so freaking hard. I knew Jude's story would be a good one and Sarina did NOT disappoint. I am the biggest sucker for second chance romances. I adored Jude and Sophie together and I hated how much of their time was spent in secret, not being able to freely be together. It hurt my heart because they both need one another so desperately in each other's lives.</div>
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Jude and Sophie have some pretty heavy history together. However, despite everything that's happened, the two still love one another. I thought Jude would have to work harder to get Sophie back, but I felt she was in such a bad place with her own family life, that it was natural for her to crave what Jude once made her feel. He was the only one who actually listened to her and while she knows she shouldn't be going down this road with him again, she doesn't have the energy to stop it. </div>
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These two have explosive chemistry and I could feel how much they loved and needed one another coming off the pages. Jude is a very different person now than he once was and while he does still get discouraged about his future and fight off cravings every day, he genuinely doesn't want to fall back into old habits. I admired him for that and I also like that Sarina didn't gloss around the issue of addiction and drug abuse. He has such a great support system too that I'm glad he learned to rely on. The Shipleys are the most amazing people ever and I love them to death. Their Thursday night dinner tradition is one that Jude looks forward to every week. He also goes to group on Wednesdays at a local church and he has taken to volunteering in the kitchen along with Sophie. He loves doing that also and just seeing him feel a sense of accomplishment and value was so awesome.</div>
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Hey guys! I'm back again with another Tasty Tuesday! </div>
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Most of my recipes are Weight Watcher friendly, but don't let that scare
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websites like Skinny Kitchen and Skinny Taste that I use a lot too. Most
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-2 tsp. olive oil</div>
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3. Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining tsp. of olive oil to the skillet. When oil is hot, add the onions, bell peppers, and remaining 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/2 tsp. paprika, 1/4 tsp. chili powder, and 1/4 tsp. garlic powder. Cook stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic, and stir until fragrant and well combined, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the plate with the chicken.</div>
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4. In the same skillet, add the broth, diced tomatoes, and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes until the pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. Add the chicken and veggies back into the skillet and stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes. Mix in the sour cream and top with cilantro. Serve with avocado on top.</div>
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<strong><u>My Rating:</u></strong> 5/5 stars- LOVED!</div>
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> July 25, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Self-Published<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br /><strong>Age Group:</strong> Mature Young Adult<br /><strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via Nina Bocci in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 370 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4.5/5 stars<br />
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<span id="freeText18421911907463890546"><em><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These Royals will ruin you…<br /><br />From wharf fights and school brawls to crumbling lives inside glittery mansions, one guy tries to save himself.<br /><br />Reed Royal has it all—looks, status, money. The girls at his elite prep school line up to date him, the guys want to be him, but Reed never gave a damn about anyone but his family until Ella Harper walked into his life.<br /><br />What started off as burning resentment and the need to make his father’s new ward suffer turned into something else entirely—keep Ella close. Keep Ella safe. But when one foolish mistake drives her out of Reed’s arms and brings chaos to the Royal household, Reed’s entire world begins to fall apart around him.<br /><br />Ella doesn’t want him anymore. She says they’ll only destroy each other.<br /><br />She might be right.<br /><br />Secrets. Betrayal. Enemies. It’s like nothing Reed has ever dealt with before, and if he’s going to win back his princess, he’ll need to prove himself Royally worthy.</span></em></span></div>
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Good grief you guys. THESE BOOKS. I am not usually one for overly angsty reads, but I think it's the combined superpowers of Jen and Elle that make me love and crave it so. <em>Paper Princess</em> ended on a cliffhanger and I'll go ahead and warn you that<em> Broken Prince</em> does as well. I felt a bit more ok with this cliffhanger though than the first. The events that occur and the revelations that are sprung on us are still pretty jaw dropping, but I was less unsettled and I think it had to do with our characters and how things have played out for them.</div>
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I really enjoyed this second book, but I did feel some of Ella's misgivings were a bit repetitious. I wanted to shake her and say "Ok, I get it! You've made your point! Now stop!" I completely get her hesitation and why she's resisting, but I felt it came across a bit like a broken record. </div>
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I loved the addition of Reed's point of view in this book. It's always so nice to get inside our hero's head, especially since sometimes it's hard to gauge their intentions otherwise. And let me say, I absolutely love Reed Royal. He's far from perfect, but he's that flawed character you can't help but adore. </div>
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The Monday Musts is a new weekly meme I started and will be doing
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It's been awhile since I've read these, but I remember loving this dualogy! I definitely want to reread sometime soon. It's a bunch of superhero, action, adventure, science fiction goodness!</div>
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Artist: The Original Broadway Recording</div>
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Album: Something Rotten!</div>
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Favorite Songs: Welcome to the Renaissance, Right Hand Man, Hard to be the Bard, Something Rotten/Make an Omelette, Finale</div>
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My aunt and I went and saw this last month while she was here and I absolutely LOVED it! I am so glad we saw this one! It was laugh out loud funny and I am now hopelessly obsessed with the soundtrack.</div>
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Christian Borle is incredible and did such a stellar job as Shakespeare. Have a look below!</div>
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So, at the office we were all pretty excited to hear this news about Stephenie Meyer's new adult thriller! Haters gonna hate, but I loved <em>The Host</em>, so I'm definitely going to be checking this one out!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><em>"Now you're in New York<br />These streets will make you feel brand new<br />Big lights will inspire you<br />Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York..."</em></span></div>
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Hi guys! Things will be slowly changing here on the blog, as you'll see in the coming weeks. I still enjoy doing my memes and I love incorporating other bookish fun, so don't worry about that!</div>
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Since I love doing my Tasty Tuesdays, I thought I'd feature some NYC restaurants I've visited since I've relocated (besides my typical Chipotle, Moes, and Panda Express!) </div>
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In this post I will also include some fun new things I've done here in the City over the last few weeks! I hope that's ok with you guys! :)</div>
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First up we have Homemade Taquería. I am always on the hunt for good Mexican food. There was a place in TN called Oscar's and I LOVED their chicken nachos. They used to give you SO MUCH FOOD, so I was looking for somewhere here to replicate that. I haven't quite found it in this place, but I LOVE their guacamole salsa. SO good. Their nachos and tacos are quite tasty too. It's super close to my place and pretty decently priced. It's a new fan favorite of mine.</div>
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Next we have Rosario's! Thank you Yelp! You are my dearest friend for helping me find this authentic Italian deli/market/place of amazingness. I got their 'Famous One', which was a chicken cutlet, prosciutto, mozzarella, and roasted red peppers sandwich. Oh my goodness y'all. SO GOOD. It's a little out of the way for me, but it's on my way to my favorite park in the City, so I'm sure I'll be back.</div>
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Teresa is completely to blame for this obsession. She brought us all here during BEA 2014 and I LOVED this place. Their burritos are delish and their margaritas are AWESOME. This location is pretty small, at least if you want to sit inside. Outside, it's not usually as bad of a wait. </div>
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There might very well be better soup places out there, but I remember being sick one day and just needed something hot to make me feel better. I decided to try Hale & Hearty. I definitely enjoyed my soup and sandwich, even though it was a bit pricy for the amount I actually got. I got the Cream of Tomato with Chicken & Orzo, which was really good!</div>
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I personally LOVED this place! I've been looking for a good fish and chips joint and this hit the spot for me! They have fried haddock, which I have been craving forever. (It's hard to get down South) While delicious, this place was pretty expensive, since your chips are separate from the fish. Still, I really liked it and do plan to go back!</div>
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Finally we have the Amish Market! My aunt came in town with her friends and we went there for lunch. I really enjoyed my salad from the salad bar! I've been craving salads since it's summer, so I'm definitely going back. I just found one somewhat close to where I work! YAY!</div>
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I visited the Alexander Hamilton exhibit at the New York Public Library this past weekend! I loved learning more about my favorite founding father! </div>
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I also ventured out to Jacob Riis State Park in Rockaway. It was quite fun! My only issue (besides getting stuck in the rain and having to wait on a bus forever) was that there's not many food venues nearby. We had to take a bus down to find actual restaurants.</div>
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I've also been to Broadway in Bryant Park twice now and it's so much fun listening to these talented men and women coming out to perform for us! Last week I got to see Motown the Musical, The Fantasticks, Chicago, and Finding Neverland. Yesterday I saw Fiddler on the Roof, Les Mis, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Circue de Soleil Paramour, and Fuerza Bruta! </div>
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by: Julia Quinn<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> Oct. 13, 2009<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Avon<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Historical Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> Purchased<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 358 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4/5 stars<br />
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by: Walter Jury and Sarah Fine<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> May 12, 2015<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Putnam <br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Science Fiction<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> Young Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> Borrowed from the Library<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 352 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 3/5 stars<br />
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I read <em>Scan</em> last year, I believe, and really enjoyed how fast-paced and action packed it was! It was also refreshing to have a male protagonist in the driver's seat! The synopsis tells it true- that cliffhanger was BRUTAL! I picked up <em>Burn</em> from the library and started it before I moved, but then never got to finish it. I wonder, if that was part of the problem I had with this one. I picked it back up a couple of weeks ago and really struggled through it. It wasn't keeping me engaged like it's predecessor did. I still loved being with Tate and Christina, but I felt it lacked the spark the first book did. Sadly, this one didn't wow me, but it was nice to get some resolution for our characters.</div>
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by: Jennifer L. Armentrout<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> December 8, 2014<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Self-Published<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Urban Fantasy<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> New Adult<br />
<strong>Source: </strong>Purchased for Kindle<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 300 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 4.5/5 stars<br />
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Ivy is our fiery, red-haired heroine and I really liked her. She was a lot of fun and I love how much of Jen's personality and loves were incorporated in this one. (Supernatural, Walking Dead, etc.) Ren was sexy as sin and I loved his cocky, honest attitude. He was great and is definitely a new favorite of Jen's heroes. </div>
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by Nicole Williams<br />
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<strong>Publication Date:</strong> July 10, 2016<br />
<strong>Publisher:</strong> Self-Published<br />
<strong>Genre:</strong> Contemporary Romance<br />
<strong>Age Group:</strong> New Adult<br />
<strong>Source:</strong> e-ARC received via ArdentPR in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<strong>Page Count:</strong> 211 pages<br />
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<strong>My Rating:</strong> 3/5 stars<br />
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My issue with this book was that it felt so clichéd. We have Allie and Luke, who aren't looking for anything serious, decide to pursue a sexual relationship, but end up falling for one another anyway. There is your usual miscommunication conflict that causes problems for our happy couple also. I also felt the story could have used more depth and background on our characters. I feel we just jumped right in to the attraction and sexy times, when I could have used a bit more tension and development.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11599076698656920058noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922845516235449495.post-57518348847027568212016-07-19T07:00:00.000-04:002016-07-19T07:00:02.331-04:00Review: Torn by Jennifer L. Armentrout<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cbt7pmX263TQcZ7zt48ahP-WDBxdDXhiJuC_PphbvxksIN3PQRK99NuiWWANl0CUnCUw3-onaXVf8PkfsMhKkijNEEvazCB6BLO9raRHgsUwP3RZrc9P50kIwl25nbvJaDAtBTZXES4/s1600/31038172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cbt7pmX263TQcZ7zt48ahP-WDBxdDXhiJuC_PphbvxksIN3PQRK99NuiWWANl0CUnCUw3-onaXVf8PkfsMhKkijNEEvazCB6BLO9raRHgsUwP3RZrc9P50kIwl25nbvJaDAtBTZXES4/s320/31038172.jpg" width="208" /></a><span style="color: #999999;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31038172-torn?from_search=true">Torn </a></span>(A Wicked Saga #2)<br />
by: Jennifer L. Armentrout<br />
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<b>Publication Date:</b> July 19, 2016<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> Self-Published<br /><b>Genre:</b> Urban Fantasy<br /><b>Age Group:</b> New Adult<br /><b>Source:</b> e-ARC received via InkSlingerPR in exchange for a fair and honest review.<br />
<b>Page Count:</b> 299 pages<br />
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<b>My Rating:</b> 4.5/5 stars<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span id="freeText15356363809471409294">Torn between duty and survival, nothing can be the same. <br /><br />Everything
Ivy Morgan thought she knew has been turned on its head. After being
betrayed and then nearly killed by the Prince of the Fae, she’s left
bruised and devastated—and with an earth-shattering secret that she must
keep at all costs. And if the Order finds out her secret, they’ll kill
her. <br /><br />Then there’s Ren Owens, the sexy, tattooed Elite member of
the Order who has been sharing Ivy’s bed and claiming her heart. Their
chemistry is smoking hot, but Ivy knows that Ren has always valued his
duty to the Order above all else—he could never touch her if he knew the
truth. That is, if he let her live at all. Yet how can she live with
herself if she lies to him? <br /><br />But as the Fae Prince begins to
close in, intent on permanently opening the gates to the Otherworld, Ivy
is running out of options. If she doesn’t figure out who she can
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I am SO SO excited for everyone to get their hands on this book! After JLA dropped that bomb on us at the end of <i>Wicked</i>, I think it's safe to say we were all wondering how this bit of information would change everything for Ivy and crew!<br />
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I will keep my review brief, as there will be no spoilers here! I loved being back with Ren and Ivy. Those two... sigh. I just love both of them so much. They made so much progress together in <i>Wicked</i> and are still learning to navigate new waters with their relationship. Ivy now has a huge secret that has the potential to change EVERYTHING. I was worried that it would be this huge cloud over their relationship, but Armentrout handled it really well. These two definitely have their share of obstacles, but I love how they worked through them together. There was one instance where I wanted to shake Ivy though because, GIRLFRIEND. How could you not have figured that out sooner?!?!?!<br />
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We find out quite a bit more about Ren's past, as well as a bit more about our elusive brownie, Tink. I really enjoyed that, as well as seeing things go completely crazy with the arrival of the Prince (UGH). Secrets, betrayal, sexy times... you'd better believe <i>Torn</i> delivers on all accounts! This book takes a bit of a darker turn towards the end and oh my heart was just hurting at seeing what our beloved friends went through. I am so looking forward to seeing how things get resolved in <i>Burn</i>! <br />
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Hey guys! I'm back again with another Tasty Tuesday! </div>
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I do alter my recipes to fit my own tastes, so please also feel free to
refer back to the original recipe at the bottom of the post to see what I
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Most of my recipes are Weight Watcher friendly, but don't let that scare
you away. They are actually really good. I've also found some great
websites like Skinny Kitchen and Skinny Taste that I use a lot too. Most
of my recipes have some kick to them, so if you are not a big spicy
person, adjust the spices to better fit your tastes. OH. And all of the
meals I cook are really easy to prepare. I'm not big on difficult meals.</div>
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Today I am featuring:</div>
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<i><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rosemary Chicken Salad with Avocado and Bacon</span></span></span></i> </div>
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<b><u>Ingredients:</u></b></div>
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-3 slices bacon, diced<br />
-2 boneless chicken breasts<br />
-1/2 tsp. salt<br />
-1 tbsp. rosemary<br />
-3 cups chopped romaine lettuce<br />
-1/2 cup baby arugula<br />
-1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes<br />
-3 tbsp. chopped red onion<br />
-4 oz. avocado, sliced<br />
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For rosemary vinaigrette:<br />
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-1 tsp. dijon mustard<br />
-4 tsp. olive oil<br />
-2 tbsp. red wine vinegar<br />
-1/2 tsp. rosemary<br />
-1/4 tsp. salt<br />
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<b><u>Directions:</u></b><br />
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1. Cook bacon until crispy.<br />
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2. Season chicken with salt and rosemary, cook in oven or skillet.<br />
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3. Make a bed of the romaine and arugula in a large bowl. Scatter the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bacon on top.<br />
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4. Slice the avocado, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and arrange on salad. Slice the chicken and add to the salad.<br />
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5. To make the viniagrette, in a small bowl whisk the ingredients. Pour over the salad serve right away.<br />
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<b><u>Notes</u></b>:<br />
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I did not use arugula, as I did not have any on hand. I also did use avocado, but diced it small instead of leaving it slices.<br />
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<b><u>Serving Size:</u></b> Divide salad evenly.<br />
<b><u>Serves:</u></b> 2-3<br />
<b><u>Cook Time:</u></b> 20 minutes for chicken in oven<br />
<b><u>My Rating:</u></b> 5 stars! I LOVED this! A perfect summer salad!<br />
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Recipe taken from www.skinnytaste.com<br />
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