Book Review: Harmful Rush A Stand-Alone Novel (Remedy #3) by Debra Doxer

Harmful Rush 

A Stand-Alone Novel 

(Remedy #3) 

by 

Debra Doxer

Published 

April 19th 2017

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Summary
Harmful Rush is a standalone, full-length novel set in the Remedy world. You do not have to read the first two books to read this book. 

Skylark Samuels has a secret. 

She’s not a normal teenager, although she plays one in real life. Pretending to be something you’re not isn’t easy, especially in high school where gossip is gold. For years, Sky manages to hide her uniqueness, until one fateful day when she exposes her gift, her curse, and all her fears come to pass. Now instead of going to college near home like she planned, she has to leave town and go someplace where the rumors can’t follow. The plan when she gets there: keep to herself and stay under the radar. 

But blending into the background is impossible when local heartthrob Dylan Parks notices her. Even though Sky keeps her distance and doesn’t act like one of Dylan’s adoring fans, he goes out of his way to talk to her. Her. The girl who wants to be invisible. 

Sky isn’t immune to Dylan’s charm, but getting close to him is a bad idea. It goes against the promise she made to herself. Besides, if Dylan knew the truth, he wouldn’t want her. If he discovered her secret, he’d treat her differently and possibly fear her. It’s happened before. But the more Sky gets to know Dylan, the harder it is to resist him, until fate intervenes. 

A tragic event forces Sky to reveal herself to the one person she’s come to care for, and his reaction is unexpected. For the first time, she doesn’t feel so alone. But what she doesn’t realize is that she’s never been alone. When she finally lets her guard down, someone comes along who threatens to unravel everything, because being normal was never Sky’s destiny.

Gifts That Help Ought To Not Be Taken Advantage of

My, my, my, goodness. It has been a very long time since I’ve been in the world of the Remedy Series. Harmful Rush delivers one hundred percent. This is marked as a standalone but I knew there had to be a connection to my beloved Ray. Doxer has a way with words that will absolutely enthrall you. Her characters are not only relatable but they feel real. Hands down I feel like I know this wonderful cast but at the same time they are a wonderful escape. I’m not certain who Doxer has doing her covers but they are obviously Magic. Hands down her covers are always exceptional and just as enthralling as her writing. I could stare at them all day and I dare you to argue! Is it selfish to say I want more? I hope not because I do…That’s the best part of re-reads…The trio of books in the Remedy series are definitely books I could see myself visiting again. 

The Story, get ready to fall in love with all things. This book starts off with a bang and let me tell you! Nothing else will get in the way of finishing this book. I fought life, hunger, sleep all the things just so I could finish this book. The beginning was so captivating and different from any other reads, I was hooked. I got slapped across the face with this book so fast that I didn’t even have time to post about it on GoodReads. I went to my currently reading…then to my read…and lo and behold it was still sitting in my to read shelf! I digress Sky was wonderful her life has been very sheltered and she doesn’t know who she is or why she is. She has a heart that bleeds for everyone a betrayal will change all of her plans and everything she knew. 

The Characters, Sky harbors a secret and learning to trust is very difficult for her. I enjoyed her humanitarian heart but also her spark and fire. She is not one to back off and she holds her ground when others would falter she is steadfast. Her adoptive father was very protective of her secret and he begged Sky never to let it leave her lips again. I just adored the dynamic she had with her newfound friends. They were actually the ones always wanting to include Sky and make her feel like she was truly loved and welcome in their little duo. Cue the ultra-awesome stud muffin aka Dylan! He saw Skylark and he felt a pull so strong he would stop at nothing to know her better. I loved the banter they had, I loved the way their relationship developed and I LOVED how he was with her. I could not get enough of these two! 

The End, this is a standalone but the connections I mentioned earlier all spring up towards the end. Throughout the whole book I kept wanting to guess ahead to figure out what would happen…I did not figure it out but when its revealed man all the feels…All of the magical holy smokes I want more feels came pouring to the surface. This is where the rubber meets the road. Sky takes a huge risk and reveals all of her cards. A confrontation will have you gasping through the pages! I didn’t devour this book I inhaled it…one sitting…and done. Adios…something very touching brings Sky much needed closure and I could not be happier for my girl! The connections and the closure is there. I don’t know if this is the end of the Remedy series because it could very well be but as a major fan I hope it’s not. I want More More More!!! 

My Rating
4.5 Always love with all of your heart filled stars!

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Debra Doxer was born in Boston, and other than a few lost years in the California sunshine, she has always resided in the Boston area. She writes fiction, technical software documents, illegible scribbles on sticky notes, and texts that get mangled by AutoCorrect. She writes for a living, and she writes for fun. When her daughter asks when she’ll run out of words, her response always is, “When I run out of time.”

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Book Blitz & Review: Sweet Liar by Debra Doxer (The Candy Series)

Sweet Liar 

by 

Debra Doxer

(The Candy Series) 

Genres: 

Mystery, Romance, Young Adult
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Synopsis 

Sometimes lies are sweeter than the truth.

Beauty is alluring; it can disguise the ugliness beneath. But scarred beauty is even more potent to a girl who vowed never to let her heart be broken again. It was an easy vow for Candy to keep until she met Jonah, an arrogant boy with a face that would be too perfect if not for the scar that marred the skin beside his eye.

That imperfect boy earned her trust and won her heart, but the ties that bind people together are fragile, especially when lies are told. Trust is also fragile, and once broken, doesn’t heal like a heart. Trust has to be earned again, and Jonah desperately wants Candy’s trust back.

But Candy has more than Jonah to worry about. Her father is in trouble, and she intends to help him whether he likes it or not. People tell her he’s a bad man, and that may be true, but he’s not all bad. Deep down, she understands his brand of badness because she’s so much like him.

When Candy finally learns the truth, she’ll have to grow up fast, let go of old grievances, and realize that being vulnerable doesn’t make her weak. In fact, opening herself up may be the very thing that makes her whole again.

The Truth Is Never Easy and Almost Always Tinted With Gray

This is the second installment of the Candy Series dare I say it is the end. Doxer has a way of making the reader want to turn the pages for more. The first ended with a pretty shocking cliffhanger. I had no idea how these two would or could find their happy ending. I have to be honest I liked the first installment better than this one. Not to say I didn’t enjoy this read but I had a little bit of trouble connecting with Candy and Jonah. Not enough to really affect the story just enough for me to rate the first a bit higher. There was an open story line at the end of Sweet Liar so I could see it continuing. 

The Story, Candy’s whole life or should I say father is in trouble. She has to find a way to save him but she has no idea how. Jonah has betrayed her with lies more times than she can count but he seems to be the only one who can keep her safe. Candy really has to face her fears in this installment and she has to learn to trust again. Things are not as they seem and her father certainly isn’t talking. Uncovering secrets after secrets she learns more than she could ever have imagined. 

The Characters, Candy is still quite the little prankster and I enjoyed her character quite a bit although I have to admit Jonah was the star for me in this installment. I have to mention Candy’s unwavering love and commitment to her father and friends. Once Candy loves and lets someone in they unlock a treasure. Jonah has had a less than fun upbringing and all of his truths come to light. We learn why he is the way he is but he has a beautiful heart. The very delicate love these two share is put to the test. Definitely YA I enjoyed their stolen moments and when they finally forgave each other. The rest of the clan was there and my new fav side character is Heather. If we see another story I have a feeling she will be our main girl. I loved her honesty and her voice. 

The End, as I mentioned before there are several questions that are finally answered. We find out exactly who what when and where! I enjoyed every twist and turn the author gave us throughout the read. I wasn’t sure Jonah and Candy would find their happy ending but somehow things worked out. Jonah figures out a way to be with the one he loves against the odds. The reader gets a lot of closure but there is a friend or two who’s story lines are left a bit open. If this series continues I’d follow it to see how Candy and Jonah are fairing. 

My Rating

4.0 Gun, Cat, Garage, Enchiladas, Mom, Safe, Study, Neighbor, Creeper, Secrets, Bird Seed, Bowling, Christmas Trees, Phone, Video, Embrace, College, Assignment, Family, Love filled stars! 

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Debra Doxer was born in Boston, and other than a few lost years in the California sunshine, she has always resided in the Boston area. She writes fiction, technical software documents, illegible scribbles on sticky notes, and texts that get mangled by AutoCorrect. She writes for a living, and she writes for fun. When her daughter asks when she’ll run out of words, her response always is, “When I run out of time.” 

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Blog Tour: Like Candy by Debra Doxer (The Candy Series)

Like Candy 

by 

Debra Doxer

(The Candy Series) 

Genres: 

Mystery, Romance, Young Adult
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Synopsis 
Revenge is sweet, just like candy. 

Candy Seaborne knows she’s badass. She takes after her father, an assassin and possibly a spy, although he won’t admit to either. She idolizes him. Her dream is to follow in his footsteps. But first, she has to finish high school. 

Biding her time, waiting for real life to begin, Candy craves drama and isn’t above manufacturing some. If you’re a classmate who wronged her or a boyfriend who cheated, watch your back. She’s no pushover, and revenge may be her favorite pastime. 

Jonah Bryson is the senior class heartthrob who breaks all the stereotypes. He’s a jock, but he isn’t the typical player. He’s moody and antisocial. No girl has gotten anywhere with him since his last girlfriend broke his heart. 

Candy sees Jonah as a challenge and the perfect distraction. But she may be in over her head because unlike everyone else, Jonah isn’t buying her tough act. He sees the lost, lonely girl inside. He sees too much. When he looks at her that way, she wants to let her guard down and be vulnerable. But that’s the last thing she should do because her father’s world is spilling over into hers, and life is about to get real much sooner than Candy expected. 

This story is told over two full-length books. 
Like Candy (The Candy Series #1) releases on July 28th 
Sweet Liar (The Candy Series #2) will be available this fall.

Commitment To Family Always Comes First

Yikes!! Like Candy was phenomenal I did not want to put this down and neither will the reader. Doxer is and will forever be on my favorite authors and auto buy list. Regardless of the type of book this lady can write and she does it amazingly throughout any genre. I couldn’t wait to see what was in store I’m so happy I did…and I absolutely recommend this book. 

The Story, Candy has one mission in life and it is to connect to her father. There are some things that have happened in Candy’s life that have made her the way she is. Now she is back with her father and she wishes for him to really see her and to embrace her. Candy will do what ever it takes in order for him to see her truly once and for all. Meeting Jonah places an unnecessary distraction in her life. Losing sight of what has always been a part of her plans brings a nice distraction but unfortunately it cannot last. No one says anything about love but the emotions between Candy and Jonah are one hundred percent palpable. The truths revealed will endanger this gentle thread but I hope the heart overcomes. 

The Characters, Candy knows what she wants and she will do what it takes to accomplish her goals. She is smart focused and determined. Candy is not afraid to get her hands dirty, and her resilience is one of the biggest reasons I absolutely fell in love with her. Jonah is gorgeous but he has a secret and we are no closer to finding out what that is by the end of this read. Jonah and Candy have an undeniable chemistry but there is something going on behind the scenes that also can not be ignored. The few moments of happiness experienced by Candy were wonderful additions to the story. I don’t know how this series will end but I am very excited about the next installment. 

The End, this is quite possibly one of the hardest cliff hanger endings I’ve ever read. This is a rip your heart out eyes bulging out of your head kind of an ending. I won’t go into details about the ending itself but I will say the reader is on the brink of answers just before things explode. Candy’s father has always been aloof but he will finally come to realize he needs his daughter by his side. I’m not sure what his work life is like but I hope things work out between him and his daughter. Candy has been through so much pain in her life that it would just shred me to pieces if she doesn’t connect with her father, as it is the one thing she wants the most in this world. I honestly don’t see how Doxer is going to give us an HEA but i’m looking forward to finding out!!

My Rating

4.5 Revenge, Car, Ex, School, Immaculate, Round Table, Class, Lunch, Date, Boys, Dance, Friend, Texts, Job, Cold, Butterflies, Freezer, Computer, List, Alarm, Hotel, Chinese, Wallet, Bags, Thuds, Confession Filled Passionate Filled Stars!!

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Debra Doxer was born in Boston, and other than a few lost years in the California sunshine, she has always resided in the Boston area. She writes fiction, technical software documents, illegible scribbles on sticky notes, and texts that get mangled by AutoCorrect. She writes for a living, and she writes for fun. When her daughter asks when she’ll run out of words, her response always is, “When I run out of time.” 

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Cover Reveal: Like Candy & Sweet Liar by Debra Doxer

Like Candy 

& 

Sweet Liar 

by 

Debra Doxer

(The Candy Series #1-2) 

Genres: 

Mystery, Romance, Young Adult 

Synopsis 
Revenge is sweet, just like candy.

Candy Seaborne knows she’s badass. She takes after her father, an assassin and possibly a spy, although he won’t admit to either. She idolizes him. Her dream is to follow in his footsteps. But first, she has to finish high school.

Biding her time, waiting for real life to begin, Candy craves drama and isn’t above manufacturing some. If you’re a classmate who wronged her or a boyfriend who cheated, watch your back. She’s no pushover, and revenge may be her favorite pastime.

Jonah Bryson is the senior class heartthrob who breaks all the stereotypes. He’s a jock, but he isn’t the typical player. He’s moody and antisocial. No girl has gotten anywhere with him since his last girlfriend broke his heart.

Candy sees Jonah as a challenge and the perfect distraction. But she may be in over her head because unlike everyone else, Jonah isn’t buying her tough act. He sees the lost, lonely girl inside. He sees too much. When he looks at her that way, she wants to let her guard down and be vulnerable. But that’s the last thing she should do because her father’s world is spilling over into hers, and life is about to get real much sooner than Candy expected.

This story is told over two full-length books.
Like Candy (The Candy Series #1) releases on July 28th
Sweet Liar (The Candy Series #2) will be available this fall.

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AUTHOR BIO

Debra Doxer was born in Boston, and other than a few lost years in the California sunshine, she has always resided in the Boston area. She writes fiction, technical software documents, illegible scribbles on sticky notes, and texts that get mangled by AutoCorrect. She writes for a living, and she writes for fun. When her daughter asks when she’ll run out of words, her response always is, “When I run out of time.” 

Connect with Debra. She loves hearing from readers.

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Blog Tour: Play of Light by Debra Doxer

Play of Light 

by 

Debra Doxer

Published

December 8th 2014 

by Author Self Pub

ARC for Review

Summary
I lived in paradise, and I loved Spencer Pierce. 

At fourteen, my life was perfect. The beach was my playground, and the boy who stole my heart lived just around the corner. But perfect never lasts. In one horrifying moment, I lost it all. My family was destroyed, and the boy I believed in turned his back on me. Paradise became a nightmare. 

That was five years ago. Everything changed when we moved from our home by the sea. I’ve changed, and I don’t like who I’ve become. I miss the smiling, carefree beach girl who disappeared that terrible night. I want to find her again. I want to face the people we ran from so long ago. Most of all, I have to face Spencer. So I can prove that when he broke my heart, he didn’t break me. 

But when I see him again, Spencer Pierce is no longer the boy from my memories. He’s now a man who could devastate me if I let him. He watches me when he thinks I’m not looking. There’s regret written on his face when he’s near. Each time I see him, my heart aches for what might have been, and I think his does too. How can I convince myself I’m over him when I suspect he never got over me? 

~ This is a standalone story. ~

Things Are Never Black and White

I first fell in love with Ms Doxer’s writing with her Remedy series. If you haven’t read those you should. Play of Light is a stand alone that will edge its way deep into your heart. I loved the characters and wanted to see them happy. This is a story of young love tormented by problems too big for the little shoulders that harbored them. The secrets Spencer and Sarah shared were to catastrophic for these two to handle. Once the full weight of them were revealed Sarah’s life changed in an instant. I was moved beyond words by what these two had to endure. Not to mention everything they overcame to be where they were 5 years later. Another spectacular book well paced and with very relatable stories the twists and turns of these young lives will have you spinning. If you’re looking for angsty drama you wont find it in these pages…Well, maybe a bit of drama but the main focus was forgiveness and doing the right thing. Sarah’s character was admirable even though some of the decisions she made where difficult her actions were exemplary.


P-ainful, meeting Spencer for the first time was a shock to her system he made Sarah think about things she never had before.
L-ost, five years later Sarah knows she has to go back to face her fears and do what she wasn’t strong enough to do so long ago.
A-stonished, being taken back so quickly by her best friend she all but abandoned surprises Sarah in the best way. She knows how lucky she is to have Riley and doesn’t plan on letting her go anytime soon.
Y-outhful, no longer the boy she once fell in love with but Spencer still has the ability to knock the breath out of her by just being.


O-verpowering, so many memories come rushing back to Sarah and with them the pain of betrayal she felt by those that turned their backs on her.
F-rustration, the subtle comment Spencer makes are about to make Sarah boil over. Confused and scared are not at all what she hoped her trip home would result in.


L-oving, realizing why her and Nate could never be comes as a shock to her especially since Sarah’s feelings have never been reciprocated.
I-nstinctual, something about Sarah has always drawn Spencer like second nature having her back is making him say and do things he wished he had so very long ago.
G-uilt, both Spencer and Sarah have harbored part of the blame for what happened five years ago but acting on what they know is the right thing to do will finally alleviate their demons.
H-elpless, no longer the child she once was Sarah brings the truth of her town to light. Having a voice that is heard makes Sarah feel as though she has found justice. Spencer no longer hiding gives him the opportunity that slipped through his fingers so long ago possible again.
T-ruth, not knowing what would become of their future but knowing it would come by being together provides Sarah and Spencer with a peaceful happiness that only occurs with the other.


Sigh this was such a good story Ms Doxer does not disappoint. The ending was just the way it needed to be. The truth was out about things, and Sarah did right by her family. Facing something so scary should have immobilized her but she was tired of being a victim. Realizing what she did about Spencer wasn’t enough and soon he was by her side doing right by her. I wish this was a little bit longer, but thats just me I like to know how the family pet is doing 10 years later lol. The love in this story was endearing and everlasting. This is one I’m definitely recommending. Getting lost in this wonderful story and pulled along the pages was just too easy. Not to mention the beautiful scenery and art usage, it was absolutely lovely.

My Favs

Sarah
As a young girl she was told her kindness would change people and never to let it go. I saw so many instances throughout the book… that proved just how true this comment was. Sarah faced something that has tormented her for the past five years. Knowing she wants to move on with her life and actually live she returns home to get a closure she desperately needs. I enjoyed reading about her commitment to love, when she loves she does so fiercely and without conditions. I fell in love with her right away and cheered for her throughout.

Spencer
As a child he lost everything and life took him into another difficult situation. Finding Sarah was like a gift Spencer felt he didn’t deserve. I didn’t necessarily agree with the way he treated her but I understood how painful it was for him. I was floored when he came clean about their past and my heart swelled for him. Regardless of time and distance Spencer’s heart has never changed, Sarah is everything to him and he will never stop fighting for her. I was so happy that he too was able to overcome his demons the love these two share was absolutely beautiful to watch.

My Rating 

4.5 Cancer, Contest, Scholarship, Dunes, House, Riley, Spencer, Girls, Memories, Friends, Birthday, Ballon, Water, Kiss, Love, Art, Music, Gift, Russ, New Chief, Investigation, Headline, A Love the never gave up filled stars!

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Debra Doxer was born in Boston, and other than a few lost years in the California sunshine, she has always resided in the Boston area. She writes fiction, technical software documents, illegible scribbles on sticky notes, and texts that get mangled by AutoCorrect. She writes for a living, and she writes for fun. When her daughter asks when she’ll run out of words, her response always is, “When I run out of time.”

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