Because I only read a few books in each month I decided to just post a double wrap up. I've been working like crazy. So reading has taken a backseat 😣.
Here is my August Wrap Up 2019:
- Depraved by Trilina Pucci 5/5 stars
- Into the Whirlwind by Kat Martin 5/5 stars
- Into the Firestorm by Kat Martin 5/5 stars
September Wrap Up 2019
- Daughter of A Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller (reread) 5/5 stars
- Captivating In Love by Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully 5/5 stars
- Dancing With Myself by Billy Idol (audio) 5/5 stars
-Broken Promises by Amiee Noalane 3/5 stars
7 books adding both months total together. Hopefully October will be a better reading month for myself.
Happy Reading, Ashley
Monday, September 30, 2019
Broken Promises by Amiee Noalane
Released:September 27th 2019
Publisher:Self Published
Series:Burning Mistakes, #1
Page Amount:191Kindle Edition
Source: Publisher
"A split-second decision. A costly mistake.
My skin has been marred, slashed, burned and bruised.
My bones have been severed and broken more times than I can count.
I’ve been told I was unworthy, fought through life seeing nothing but black.
But it’s a pain I welcome.
An ache I deserve.
UNTIL HER
She is my redemption.
The flicker of fire that dances in my darkness.
Our love is effortless.
Our love is a LIE.
A desire
A delusion.
A MISTAKE
She should have known better than to entrust me with her heart.
I should have known destiny wouldn’t give me a second chance…at least not one I could keep forever.
The black cloud is back.
And revenge is the only thing it has on its mind."
- Information from Goodreads.com
My Review:
| I received this exchange for an honest review. I will admit to having a hard time connecting with the characters and the story. The jumps from the past and present got on my nerves a bit. I wasn't glued to this book. Sometimes there are books you hope you will love and sometimes there are books that you are okay with it. For me Broken Promises follows into the latter. I just couldn't connect with the story or characters. 3/5 stars |
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Release Day Blitz: Broken Promises by Amiee Noalane
Title: Broken Promises
Series: Burning Mistakes #1
Author: Aimee Noalane
Genre: New Adult
Release Date: September 27, 2019
Blurb
A
split-second decision. A costly mistake.
My skin has
been marred, slashed, burned and bruised.
My bones
have been severed and broken more times than I can count.
I’ve been
told I was unworthy. Fought through life seeing nothing but black.
But it’s a
pain I welcome.
An ache I
deserve.
UNTIL HER
She is my
redemption.
The flicker
of fire that dances in my darkness.
Our love is
effortless.
Our love is
a lie.
A desire
A delusion.
A MISTAKE
She should
have known better than to entrust me with her heart.
I should
have known destiny wouldn’t give me a second chance…at least not one I could
keep forever.
The black
cloud is back.
And revenge
is the only thing it has on its mind.
ADD TO GOODREADS
Purchase Links
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Free in Kindle Unlimited
Excerpt
“How the
hell should I know why she hasn’t stopped by this week?” I defend. “She’s
probably just busy preparing for her mid-terms or some shit.”
“Try again,
dickhead.”
“What do
you want me to say, Vince?” I hate how guilty my voice is right now.
“How about
the truth? Or if that’s too hard for you, then maybe explain why you’ve been
staring at her like she’s about to disappear.”
“Are you
telling me that I can’t look at her either now? I’m just keeping an eye on
her... or do you have issues with that too?”
“She
doesn’t need you looking out for her,” he bites back. “That’s what she has me
for.”
“Whatever.”
I’ve had enough. Enough of him, enough of her, and enough of our pointless
frustrating conversation. I stand up from my chair and march out the front
door.
“For fuck’s
sakes, Lambert,” Vince snaps, following me out. “Is walking away from this
really how you want to finish our discussion?”
I pull off
my ball cap and run a hand through my hair.
I don’t
know.
I don’t
know what to say. I don’t know what to do…
I don’t
fucking know.
Vince is my
best friend. I broke his trust by falling for his sister, and I’ve been lying
to him about it because pretending that my feelings aren’t real is better than
the outcome of telling him I broke my promise. And the worse part of it all: he
has every right not to trust me. I could never be the man Aubrey deserves. From
the day I was born, destiny has made sure I would be spending my entire life
being deprived of that luxury.
Everything
I touch, everything I love turns to ash.
I raise my
shoulders before walking away. “I guess it is.”
“Who the
hell would have guessed that my best friend was a fucking pussy,” he jeers when
my back is turned.
“Excuse
me?”
A shadow of
a smirk crosses his face. Had I not spun on my heels when I did, I would have
missed it.
“What kind
of man are you if you can’t even step up to your own feelings?”
“A loyal
one,” I argue. “One who decided to respect his best friend’s wishes when he
said his sister was off limits.”
Author Bio
Aimee
Noalane is a Canadian author and proud mother of three beautiful children.
Having a military father allowed her to travel the world, but she is now living
in a small town in Quebec, Canada.
After
studying marketing in college, she became a customer service coach and
instructor. A few years into her career, she decided to leave her teaching job
and chose to devote her time to children in need, becoming a full-time foster
parent.
In 2015 she
woke up with a vivid image of Abbygail and Oliver. For a few days, their story
would play out in her head and being unable to concentrate on anything else,
she decided to sit down and write down their constant bickering. Little by
little, her words turned into the chapters of her first series No Regrets,
which was published in 2016.
Author Links
WEBSITE
GOODREADS
BOOKBUB
AMAZON
Giveaway
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Captivating In Love by Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully
Released: September 12th 2019
Publisher: Maverick Oak
Series: The Maverick Billionaires, Book Six
Page Amount: 217 Kindle Edition
Source: Publisher
"Gideon Jones came back from war a changed man. Though the Maverick Billionaires claim he’s one of their own, he knows he doesn't deserve to be part of their tightly knit unit. Just like he doesn't deserve Rosie Diaz—an amazing mother…and an utterly captivating woman that he can't stop dreaming about.
Rosie Diaz pulled herself out of the foster care system and made a great life for herself while raising Jorge, the son she adores. Only one thing is missing—a good man, one she can respect and love with her whole heart. A man exactly like her best friend’s older brother Gideon.
When Rosie and Gideon agree to take care of Matt and Ari’s son, Noah, while the couple is on their honeymoon, they have no idea of the havoc two matchmaking little boys can create. Not to mention the steamy kisses that Rosie and Gideon can’t help but steal from each other as their connection deepens and grows. But when mother and son are threatened, Gideon will stop at nothing to protect them. Will he finally believe that he truly is Maverick material…and worthy of Rosie and Jorge’s love?"
- Information from Goodreads.com
My Review:
| I have loved each and every installment in the Mavericks series. Captivating In Love did not disappoint. This was a wonderful and heart warming story. I loved seeing the two main characters help each other overcome their pasts and become a loving family. Can't wait for more from this series and other books from these two amazing authors. I'm so glad to have been given a chance to read and review this story. 5/5 stars Happy Reading, Ashley |
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Cover Reveal For Broken Promises by Aimee Noalane
Title: Broken Promises
Series: Burning Mistakes #1
Author: Aimee Noalane
Genre: New Adult
Release Date: September 27, 2019
Blurb
A
split-second decision. A costly mistake.
My skin has
been marred, slashed, burned and bruised.
My bones
have been severed and broken more times than I can count.
I’ve been
told I was unworthy. Fought through life seeing nothing but black.
But it’s a
pain I welcome.
An ache I
deserve.
UNTIL HER
She is my
redemption.
The flicker
of fire that dances in my darkness.
Our love is
effortless.
Our love is
a lie.
A desire
A delusion.
A MISTAKE
She should
have known better than to entrust me with her heart.
I should
have known destiny wouldn’t give me a second chance…at least not one I could
keep forever.
The black
cloud is back.
And revenge
is the only thing it has on its mind.
ADD TO GOODREADS
Pre-order Links
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Available at the following retailers
for a limited time only
B&N / KOBO / APPLE BOOKS
BOOKS2READ
Excerpt
“How the
hell should I know why she hasn’t stopped by this week?” I defend. “She’s
probably just busy preparing for her mid-terms or some shit.”
“Try again,
dickhead.”
“What do
you want me to say, Vince?” I hate how guilty my voice is right now.
“How about
the truth? Or if that’s too hard for you, then maybe explain why you’ve been
staring at her like she’s about to disappear.”
“Are you
telling me that I can’t look at her either now? I’m just keeping an eye on
her... or do you have issues with that too?”
“She
doesn’t need you looking out for her,” he bites back. “That’s what she has me
for.”
“Whatever.”
I’ve had enough. Enough of him, enough of her, and enough of our pointless
frustrating conversation. I stand up from my chair and march out the front
door.
“For fuck’s
sakes, Lambert,” Vince snaps, following me out. “Is walking away from this
really how you want to finish our discussion?”
I pull off
my ball cap and run a hand through my hair.
I don’t
know.
I don’t
know what to say. I don’t know what to do…
I don’t
fucking know.
Vince is my
best friend. I broke his trust by falling for his sister, and I’ve been lying
to him about it because pretending that my feelings aren’t real is better than
the outcome of telling him I broke my promise. And the worse part of it all: he
has every right not to trust me. I could never be the man Aubrey deserves. From
the day I was born, destiny has made sure I would be spending my entire life
being deprived of that luxury.
Everything
I touch, everything I love turns to ash.
I raise my
shoulders before walking away. “I guess it is.”
“Who the
hell would have guessed that my best friend was a fucking pussy,” he jeers when
my back is turned.
“Excuse
me?”
A shadow of
a smirk crosses his face. Had I not spun on my heels when I did, I would have
missed it.
“What kind
of man are you if you can’t even step up to your own feelings?”
“A loyal
one,” I argue. “One who decided to respect his best friend’s wishes when he
said his sister was off limits.”
Author Bio
Aimee
Noalane is a Canadian author and proud mother of three beautiful children.
Having a military father allowed her to travel the world, but she is now living
in a small town in Quebec, Canada.
After
studying marketing in college, she became a customer service coach and
instructor. A few years into her career, she decided to leave her teaching job
and chose to devote her time to children in need, becoming a full-time foster
parent.
In 2015 she
woke up with a vivid image of Abbygail and Oliver. For a few days, their story
would play out in her head and being unable to concentrate on anything else,
she decided to sit down and write down their constant bickering. Little by
little, her words turned into the chapters of her first series No Regrets,
which was published in 2016.
Author Links
WEBSITE
GOODREADS
BOOKBUB
AMAZON
Giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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