Book Review : All that Jazz (A Butler Cove Novel) by Natasha Boyd

All that Jazz

A Butler Cove Novel
by Natasha Boyd

Release Date:
March 22nd, 2016

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Synopsis:

There's something totally inconvenient about falling for your best friend's brother. Especially when he's turned into a pompous, arrogant, albeit annoyingly sexy a-hole that you'd like to punch or kiss to death at any given moment. After a stupid favor that blurred the lines from friends to lovers the summer she turned eighteen, Jazz Frazer accidentally lost her heart to Joey Butler. For three years they’ve pretended there’s nothing between them anymore. Jazz is finally ready to move on with the rest of her life. She's determined that experiences and relationships will be fun, casual and easy. 

After all, she learned the hard way that men just don’t stick around anyway. But when her best friend gets herself into a relationship with a celebrity, Jazz has to do the one thing she never thought she'd do, call Joey and ask for help. 

Repeatedly thrown together, Jazz tries everything she can to protect her heart and not fall back in love with Joey. But when Joey finally admits that Jazz is the one he's always wanted, all bets are off. 

This is a full length, standalone contemporary, friends to lovers and second chance romance. This book is recommended for ages 17+ due to strong language and sexual situations.

All that Jazz is a spin off from the Eversea Series and may therefore contain minor spoilers.

Eversea Series on Goodreads:

Our Review of Eversea HERE

Our Review of Forever, Jack HERE

Our Review of Mistletoe & Hollywood HERE

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Mikki's Review:

Finally!!! The wait is over for one of my most anticipated book of 2016. I have been waiting for Jazz and Joey's story since I finished reading Forever, Jack. It has been a little over two years of waiting for it, but All that Jazz exceeded all of my expectations! If you have not read the Eversea series, I recommend you do before reading All that Jazz. This book is a spin off that series that contain minor spoilers. Eversea and Forever, Jack are two of my top favorite books ever! You don't want to miss reading Keri Ann and Jack's beautiful and passionate love story.

So All that Jazz is about Jessica ''Jazz'' Fraser and Joey Butler. Jazz is trying hard to fight the attraction she feels towards her BFF's brother. She's been hurt in the past and has no intentions of giving her heart again to the boy that crushed it. Her life was going just fine and three years without Joey Butler in her life made it easier to breathe. When her best friend is mixed in a paparazzi storm, Jazz turns to Joey for help. As days go by, Jazz and Joey get close together. Jazz is scared to fall in love all over again with Joey. Will Jazz be able to give Joey and their love a second chance?

Eeeeep! It feels so good to be reunited with two characters that I love to pieces! Jazz is a fun and sassy heroine. She steals the spotlight in this story. She's absolutely delightful and she made me laugh so many times. Joey is just so swoony!! I did not like the way he acted with Jazz in the past, but I could totally feel his love for Jazz this time around. Their chemistry is super intense and their banter is super funny. They shared many sexy and intense moments, but emotional ones as well. It was beautiful to see them grow and learn from their mistakes and the decisions that they made. Their romance was slow building and I loved it that way. 

I loved reuniting with Keri Ann and Jack. They are in my top favorite couples and it was exciting to see how the people close to Keri Ann felt about her relationship with a superstar. Natasha Boyd did a fantastic job with this novel! It was a beautiful second chance at love story that with linger with me for days. If you have not read any of her books, I highly recommend them all. Her writing style is captivating, her characters are irresistible and her stories are absolutely beautiful.

Rating:

I give, All the Jazz, by Natasha Boyd, 4.5 fascinating, fantastic, page-turning, exquisite, second chance at love stars!

About the Author:

Natasha Boyd is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary romantic southern fiction. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and has a background in marketing and public relations. Eversea, her debut novel, was a finalist for Contemporary Romance in the 2013 Winter Rose Contest, won the 2014 Digital Book Award for Adult Fiction and is a LIBRARY JOURNAL self-e selection 2015. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Georgia Romance Writers and Island Writer's Network in coastal South Carolina where she has been a featured speaker on book marketing. She lives with her husband, two sons and the cast of characters in her head. 

Natasha grew up in South Africa, Belgium and England. She now lives and writes full-time in the USA. Her work is available in English, Italian, Turkish, German, and Indonesian.

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Book Review: Deep Blue Eternity by Natasha Boyd

Deep Blue Eternity

by Natasha Boyd

Release Date:

March 26th, 2015

Publisher:

NPRB

Source:

Author

ARC for Review

Synopsis

Livvy is on the run. And she’s escaped to the one place nobody will ever find her. 

But the isolated cottage isn’t empty. Her refuge is home to a troubled stranger, Tom, there for reasons of his own. 

In the intimacy of the abandoned cottage, and the remote wilderness of the island, the electrifying connection between them is impossible to ignore. Both running from their histories and shielding dark secrets, their pasts catch up with them and collide in an unimaginable way. 

Deep emotions and powerful chemistry face a painful battle with the tangle of lies, and scars of the past. When the truth emerges, hearts will be shattered.

Mikki's Review

Here

Secrets Have the Power to Shatter Hope but Love Has the Power to Rebuild 

Broken yet strong. Tormented yet hopeful. There are so many powerful messages it’s hard to pick just a few. Deep Blue Eternity was just what I’ve come to expect out of Ms. Boyd. I will say this book is much darker than her Eversea series but with the poignant tone comes some serious thought provoking topics. This isn’t a typical suspense but you know it’s there when reading and BAM! All of a sudden you are on your A R S E. I hope you’re hungry folks cause this is one that begs to be devoured. Boyd gives us two people a mysterious connection and so many secrets it’ll make your head spin. The setting was beautifully laid out, add that with the side characters? I could not get enough. This story played out like an HD full surround sound cinematic thrill ride. If you haven’t guessed it yet… I highly, highly recommend this read. 

D-reams, every little girl has them now on the cusp of adulthood Olivia will do what it takes to start on a new path.
E-erie, leaving everything behind is scary to some but to Olivia staying behind would have been much scarier. 
E-vade, goals along with a destination is all Olivia needs no one will look to find her where she is going. 
P-ain, Olivia’s only companion since she was quite young at the loss of her loved one.

B-roken, what Tom saw upon meeting Olivia. He wishes he could tell her everything he knows she needs to know. Unfortunately circumstances have taken a hold of his tongue. 
L-ost, running was only part of the plan now that Tom and Liv seem to be stuck together learning how to accept friendship has become Liv’s next goal. 
U-nkind, living in a small community there isn’t much one person doesn’t know about the other. That is why Tyler’s threats are not something to be taken lightly. 
E-ntertainment, Liv cannot seem to help herself trying to get a reaction out of Tom is a powerful pulling force.

E-ntranced, Tom knows he has to protect Liv even from himself but she has steadily coiled her way through his skin into his heart. 
T-rust, Olivia has not known what it is to depend on someone or be accountable to someone. This realization brings forth feelings she has to fight daily.
E-yes, through lore and friendships Olivia begins to recognize that life is guiding her in a very specific and crucial way. 
R-ise, Tom has had more than enough from Tyler and thus plans to stop him from ever touching or hurting Liv. With the help of his father figure they will stop at nothing to bring him to justice. 
N-ights, so many shared moments all building up their powerful love. Betrayed but the pain of being apart becomes greater than the lies which destroyed Olivia’s heart. 
I-ntuition, guiding towards the water both safety and danger await Liv. The most shocking realization of all the crazy events surrounding Olivia is forgiveness all of her loses don’t need to be one more. Knowing this she will fight for Tom and for what they could become. 
T-ruth, one final secret will turn everything upside down and Olivia will face the demons and slay the monsters. Though there has been suffering Liv has found the peace and security she has always longed for. 
Y-ears, knowing the monsters are gone allows Olivia to be happy with the man that truly sees her and only her. Everything else pales in comparison to the joy in her heart. 

Sigh…Tom was absolutely perfect for Liv. I have to warn you again. This isn’t light, it deals with very hard to read subjects so if you are looking for bubbles. Look elsewhere. One thing I would have loved to see is a certain someone being put to slaughter. Too much? Nah, read this book and you’ll feel the exact same. Seriously though it was so delightful getting to know all of the side characters especially JJ. Get ready to fall in love with a little island and all of its inhabitants. Bravo Ms. Boyd, bravo.

My Rating

4.5 Back Pack, Music, Pills, Black, Fiery, Cottage, Sister, Parents, Pirate, Lion, Marjorie, Bethany, JJ, Pete, Chess, Flu, Cakes, Spider, Kitten, Boo Hag, Beard, Ocean, Prince Eric, Chest, Blue Dress, her, Letters, Love, Years of being with the person created for you love filled stars.

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About the Author

Natasha Boyd is a writer with a background in marketing and public relations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and lives in the coastal Carolina Lowcountry, complete with Spanish moss, alligators and mosquitoes the size of tiny birds. She has a husband, two sons and a cat named Tuna. Eversea was her debut novel. Eversea was a finalist for Contemporary Romance in the 2013 Winter Rose Contest and won the 2014 Digital Book Award for Adult Fiction. 

Natasha grew up in South Africa, Belgium and England. She now lives and writes full time in the USA. 

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Book Spotlight : Deep Blue Eternity by Natasha Boyd

Deep Blue Eternity

by Natasha Boyd

Release Date:
March 26th, 2015

Publisher:
NPRB

Source:
Author

eARC received in exchange of honest review

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Synopsis:

Livvy is on the run. And she’s escaped to the one place nobody will ever find her. 

But the isolated cottage isn’t empty. Her refuge is home to a troubled stranger, Tom, there for reasons of his own. 

In the intimacy of the abandoned cottage, and the remote wilderness of the island, the electrifying connection between them is impossible to ignore. Both running from their histories and shielding dark secrets, their pasts catch up with them and collide in an unimaginable way. 

Deep emotions and powerful chemistry face a painful battle with the tangle of lies, and scars of the past. When the truth emerges, hearts will be shattered.

Mikki's Review:

Wow! 

I don’t think I can find the words to make this book justice. It was such an intoxicating reading escape! I am a huge fan of Natasha Boyd. My co-blogger, Ria, made me discover her Eversea series. I read that series in one weekend!!! I absolutely fell in love with those books and I could not wait to see what this author was going to write next. I did not know what to expect of Deep Blue Eternity. The only thing I knew was that I could already predict a book hangover. And, I got one! 

Livvy and Tom are two people that are running from their pasts. What brings them together is unexpected and welcomed at the same time. Neither of them expected to find each other. Livvy runs away from home to a cottage that could be her only safe place. When she gets there, she finds a stranger living in the cottage. Livvy needs a fresh start in her life and Tom was seriously not in her plans. As days go by, Livvy and Tom get to know each other better. The intense and strong connection that grows between them is undeniable, but the past has a cruel way of catching up and messing everything up. Will they be able to overcome their demons and give love a chance? 

Natasha Boyd has such a captivating writing style. No matter where she brings me on her writing journey, I will follow. She creates the most amazing stories filled with lovable and memorable characters that steal your heart from the moment that you meet them. While reading this book, I got all the feels. Livvy and Tom’s chemistry was amazing. You cheer for this couple from the very beginning. They have been through so much heartache in their lives that they needed a fresh new start. I wanted them to find the happiness and love that they both deserved. The kind of love that leaves you breathless and makes you feel alive. A love that makes you see the light at the end of the tunnel and pushes away all of the darkness. 

I really don’t want to say much more about this story. I went in just knowing what the blurb was revealing to me. I think every reader needs to enjoy and fall in love with this story, and these characters, without having any clue where this amazing journey is going to begin and end. Deep Blue Eternity is a story about two people finding each other in the most unexpected way. A story about forgiveness, love and healing. Their past was filled with moments that they both wish they could forget. Yes, they had good moments, but the darkest ones are the ones that are taking over their life. Livvy and Tom have learned a lot from each other. I could not have asked for a better reading escape! This book left me with a big book hangover, a smile on my face and a heart bursting with happiness. You won’t be disappointed with Deep Blue Eternity. I highly recommend it! 

Rating:

I give, Deep Blue Eternity, 5 exquisite, touching, forgiving, emotional, powerful, healing stars!

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About the Author

Natasha Boyd is a writer with a background in marketing and public relations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and lives in the coastal Carolina Lowcountry, complete with Spanish moss, alligators and mosquitoes the size of tiny birds. She has a husband, two sons and a cat named Tuna. Eversea was her debut novel. Eversea was a finalist for Contemporary Romance in the 2013 Winter Rose Contest and won the 2014 Digital Book Award for Adult Fiction. 

Natasha grew up in South Africa, Belgium and England. She now lives and writes full time in the USA.

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Mistletoe & Hollywood An Eversea Series Novella & a Desire Resort Series Novella by Natasha Boyd & Kate Roth

Mistletoe & Hollywood

An Eversea Series Novella 

& 

a Desire Resort Series Novella 

by 

Natasha Boyd 

& 

Kate Roth 

Pub November 4th 2014
by Authors Self Pub
ARC for Review 

***LIMITED TIME SEASONAL RELEASE*** 

Jack Eversea and Evan Weston, two of Hollywood's hottest young actors had their hearts stolen by regular down to earth girls, and we lived and laughed and loved their stories in the Eversea Series and in the Desire Resort Series. But what happened when the books were over? 

How did each couple choose to spend their first Christmas? Was it sexy, emotional, stressful or heartwarming? 

Perhaps it was everything and more. Let's find out! 

Mistletoe & Hollywood is a bundled duet featuring: 

Evan and Dani's first Christmas in Many Times, Many Ways by Kate Roth. 

and 

Jack and Keri Ann's first Christmas in My Star, My Love by Natasha Boyd

My Star, My Love

By 

Natasha Boyd

Blurb

Movie star, Jack Eversea, has decided to brave his history with England and take the love of his life, Keri Ann Butler, home to meet his mother for Christmas.  He’s been back in California and Keri Ann’s been busy with art school, and they are desperate to spend three weeks together over the Holidays. 

But Jolly Old England does weird things to Jack. And despite his super sweet “twelve days of Christmas” gift giving, Keri Ann can’t quite work out of he’s about to propose or regrets bringing her home.  Is he still questioning whether she can handle a few paparazzi, or is he doubting Keri Ann’s commitment to their future? 

The magnetic couple is back in a fun, sometimes poignant, but super sexy story about acceptance, building a future, and how to make love quietly in a creaky old house with one’s mother down the hall.

Many Times, Many Ways

By 

Kate Roth

Blurb

Vacation is over. 

Danielle was escaping her monotonous life at a sexy beach resort when she first fell under the spell of Hollywood hunk, Evan Weston, but now they’re trying to make their relationship work in the real world.

While they’re both hopeful for what lies ahead, the only question is whether or not their desires for the future are one and the same.

Things have always moved quickly between Evan and Danielle, but Danielle can’t stave off the lingering anxiety she has once she finds out about Evan’s big plans—and even bigger Christmas gift. Can she continue to let go of the worry that plagues her so the man of her dreams can give her the life she never imagined she’d have?

So Bright and So Beautiful

I cannot get enough of Jack and Keri Ann I also hope we get another novella of these two or maybe dare I say it? Another book? One that ends with certain bells and vows and maybe an epilogue with some mini Eversea’s running about? Ahem ahem? Okay okay sorry, I digress. Lets start over shall we?..This little novella is like the perfect holiday read. If you have read any of Ms. Boyd’s work then this is a must read! She has this amazing ability of injecting emotion into the pages of her books. I was again thrown back by how much Jack and Keri Ann move me. Their love shines throughout the pages. I was fighting back tears and by the end I could not keep them at bay.

In this Novella we meet a part of Jack that has always been closed off. We also watch these two work their way through self doubt and self worth issues. The ending really brings everything together and we walk away with a clear understanding of how willing these two are to make their love work. Both know that life would be unlivable with out the other so fighting for each other comes as second nature.

We are introduced to a medley of new characters that were a lot of fun. I was happy to see Jack’s mother who was absolutely delightful and took to Keri Ann straight away. We also met a couple of childhood friends of his who were great. The people we meet from Jack’s past provided some fun memories of him when he was younger. Diving into this side of Jack’s world was an absolute delight. Seeing these two work through some insecurities further solidifies the power of their love in my eyes!

This was an absolutely wonderful read that I highly recommend! I know for sure I will be re-reading this around Christmas time with a hot coca in hand ;) Ms. Boyd never disappoints if you haven’t read anything by her you a doing yourself an inservice.

My Rating

5.0 Airplane, Pastries, Drive, 12 Days, Walk, Scarf, Bull, Whiskey, Water, Confessions, Sea Glass, Adopted Turtle, Tax Leins, Building Project, Collage Journal, Unspoken Forever Love Promises Filled Stars!! Eeeeep loved loved loved it! 

Talk About a Hot Christmas 

Evan and Dani huh? LOVED THEM!! I want MORE!! I haven’t read any of Ms Roth’s previous work I’m starting to think I’ve let myself down somehow. LOL talk about spunk Dani was a total delight and Evan?..I’m dying to find out more! As I just mentioned this is my first introduction two these two wonderful characters I wasn’t sure how it would work but let me tell you it was great! This was a super fun and fast read full of wonderful surprises that created wonderful long lasting memories. I don’t know what struggles these two had in the past so there wasn’t that connection…BUT everything else was great. I was able to easily embrace this couples joy and was happy to see them achieve and happily ever after that always turns my heart to mush.

Reading this introduced me to several new characters and a new Author!! How fun is that? Yep its pretty dang fun alright. Ms Roth has definitely piqued my attention and I plan on reading more of her books. Her writing style is different from Ms Boyd’s but very fun with some grit. I don’t have tons of work to comment on Ms Roth’s writing but from what I have read I absolutely loved. This was a story that has come full circle. How do I know that? I’m pretty good at reading between the lines and surmising? Well, wether I’m right or wrong I think what really matters is this was a great little christmas read! This Novella bundle is something I absolutely recommend!!

My Rating

4.5 Delayed Plans, Fifi, Mansion, Christmas Tree, Selfies, Ditch, Chili Pepper, Pickle, Beach, Special Ornament, Living Room, Back Yard, Swimming Pool, Logan, Sugar Cookies, Truth or Dare, Full Circle Passionate everlasting Love filled stars!

Review: 

My Star, My love by Natasha Boyd 

Once upon a time, in the beautiful bookworm world, I visited SwoonVille. Why in the world I waited so long to visit SwoonVille is beyond me! A couple of months ago thanks to my AMAZING co-blogger, Ria, I was introduced to Jack Eversea. *Swoon* Just saying his name leaves me in a state of mush! 

If you have no clue who Jack Eversea is, you are SERIOUSLY missing out!!!! Keri Ann and Jack have one of the most beautiful love stories that I ever read! When I found out that there was going to be a Christmas novella about these two characters I was ecstatic!! It's always fun to go back and revisit our favorite couples and see what they are up to ;) 

My Love, My Star brings us back to SwoonVille. Oh, yes! Be prepared because Jack is on the naughty list! He has been away from Keri Ann for a few weeks and when these two reunite for an England Christmas vacation be prepared for some major swoon attacks! I don't want to get into any major details about what happened between Jack and Keri Ann before this because I don't want to spoil anything about Eversea and Forever, Jack. 

This novella makes us see another side of Jack. We meet his family and friends. The scenes with his mum were absolutely beautiful! She's such a wonderful person. She welcomed Keri Ann with open arms and that made it easier for her to start enjoying this paparazzi free holiday with the love of her life. On this Christmas vacation, Keri Ann and Jack share some unforgettable moments that will bring them even more closer together. Their love is so breathtakingly beautiful! This is such an amazing gift for fans of the Eversea Series! Natasha Boyd does not disappoint! I read it two times because I just can't get enough! She has created a world where I want to live in! I loved all the new characters that were introduced in this novella and I missed the old ones. I really, really want Jazz's story!!! I miss her like crazy!!!! 

This the perfect way to start the holidays! This couple will completely steal your heart! I highly suggest you read the Eversea Series, but if you feel like reading a wonderful Christmas novella, you can't go wrong with this one! Jack and Keri Ann's chemistry is out of this world!! 

Rating:

I give, My Star, My Love, by Natasha Boyd 5 heart-melting, romantic, Jack-Eversea-rules-the-swoon-school stars! 

Review: 

Many Times, Many Ways by Kate Roth 

When I read the blurb for Mistletoe and Hollywood I noticed that two authors were writing a novella about their beloved characters :) 

I have to admit that I did not read the Desire Resort Series, by Kate Roth, but after reading this novella about Dani and Evan I really want to read it! It took me no time at all to connect with these characters. The writing style was captivating and I devoured Many Times, Many Ways in record time! 

Even if I did not read the previous books in this series, I don't feel like this novella revealed any major spoilers about Dani and Evan's journey together. It did, however, give me the chance to discover a new couple to fall in love with. Dani and Evan are super fun and sexy. These two have some pretty serious chemistry going on! I was happy to read about their first Christmas together. I can see that they have been through a lot and that this novella is wrapping up their HEA with a beautiful red bow! I'll make sure to save some time on my Christmas reading marathon for these two lovebirds ;) 

Rating:

I give, Many Times, Many Ways, by Kate Roth 4.5 fun, sexy, romantic stars!

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About The Authors

Natasha Boyd

Natasha Boyd is a writer with a background in marketing and public relations. She lives in the coastal Carolina Lowcountry, complete with Spanish moss, alligators and mosquitoes the size of tiny birds. She has a husband, two sons and a cat named Tuna. Eversea is her first full-length novel.

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Kate Roth

Inspired by music, film, art and the wealth of stories she has heard through her career as a professional hair stylist, Kate Roth decided to get real about her love of writing in 2008. She signed up for a course after-hours at the local high school called 'So You Want To Write A Book?'. Indeed, she did! For years Kate had been dreaming up love stories in her head and she'd even managed to write a few of them down but it was that class that gave her the drive to finally do something more with her ideas. 

The ideas haven't stopped flowing since. She enjoys writing in all sub-genres of romance and even has a few surprises up her sleeve for the future. She is a small business owner and lives in Indiana with her husband, Adam and their dog, Sampson.

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