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Monday, July 8, 2019

Cover Reveal: Midnights & Mimosas by R.L. Griffin

Title: Midnights & Mimosas
Series: Drinking #2

Author: R.L. Griffin

Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cover Design: Michelle Carroll, Silver Plum Creations
Release Date: July 26, 2019

Blurb

Is there really such a thing as a quarter life crisis? You bet your ass there is. We should be married, maybe with kids, have a great job - but have a body like you don’t, and have our lives all figured out. There is this existential pressure on women to have it all and do it all. Even if you rebuff this pressure, subconsciously, it’s still there. Middle fingers up to assumptions about where we should all be with our lives at a certain point. Am I right?

I’m Laura Kincaid. The last year of my life has been what dreams are made of, but I think I’ve forgotten my own dreams. My best friend and I traveled across the country with no responsibilities. However, the lack of structure and routine got to me, and now I’m a little lost and I can’t figure out why. I’m a planner, a doer, and a lover of all things sparkly. My quarter life crisis started one night when I realized I was in love. Don’t worry, reading about my hot mess will make you feel better about yours.

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Author Bio

R.L. lives in the Atlanta area with her husband, son, and dog. After going to law school at American University, Washington College of Law, she settled back in the state in which she grew up but only after she fell in love with D.C. She worked in the Senate during the impeachment trial and the Department of Justice. She writes romantic suspense, romantic comedy, psychological thriller and coming of age books. You never know what you're going to get.

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Release Day Review: Bleed The Water Red by R.L. Griffin

Bleed The Water Red

by
R.L. Griffin

Published March 23rd 2017

by Author Self Pub

Summary

When Kate Tennison returns to the low country of South Carolina it’s with her tail tucked between her legs. She doesn’t want to be there and face the love of her life, who’s now married with a child. Distance has not broken the spell of fear that surrounds why she ran from her home in the first place.

Her story is a tragic one.

Mom in rehab.

Father dead.

Career annihilated.

When we run from something looking back over our shoulder, we miss the scars on the arms that now hold us.

Can the magic of the water heal her wounded heart or does something dangerous lurk underneath the perfect features of the new man she’s decided to take a chance on?

Running Away Often Ends With a Crash

My eyeballs hurt. Like seriously, my eyeballs are in pain right this very second. I shouldn’t be surprised by the level of awesome R.L. Griffin’s books exude. Here we are again me completely floored by the amazing talent that is this rockstar author. This last year has been a difficult one life has totally kicked my ass. I promise that’s the last time I mention that in a review but I am ready to kick ass back. Bleed the Water Red has left me breathless. Seriously I read the name Delilah my eyes perked…I read the name amber and there was a gnawing at my insides. This book is a must read through and through. If you have an opportunity, go buy this book now. If you do not have an opportunity, make one it’s that good. I have been following Griffin’s writing for a long time now and she never disappoints. Regardless of the title, location, theme, or levity she captures everything so well and projects it perfectly in the readers mind.
The Story, this is no Manbuns and Martini’s guys Bleed the Water Red is haunting this title will stay with you and share a piece of your soul. This book will captivate and consume you. The type of all consuming, stay up all night with zero respect for the next day because this is that good captivating. One of the many things I love about Griffin’s books is they tie into the others in small ways. When I catch a connection something magical happens and I hope she continues to write this way. This story is about life and the way it kicks you in the teeth when you least expect it. I wanted so much for these characters both good and bad. Though this is a standalone there is an exhilarating connection that I was thrilled to see!

The Characters, I loved the characters from beautifully broken to, frighteningly deranged. This story follows Kate her life changes by a tragic event. Running from her nightmares she tries to pursue something she is not cut out for. After giving into the truth she has no choice but to return home regroup and figure out what’s next in her life. With the support of her best friend she will figure out how to blend her broken side with her warrior side and begin to take chances and risk her heart once more. There is a man from her past that haunts her and a new love interest that intrigues her. I can’t really go too much into these two for fear of giving away spoilers but know your heart will tell you to feel a certain way but crushing events may or may not have your head spinning.

The End, this is the part that made my eyeballs hurt. The pain stems from all of the balling and bulging and fainting my eyes did. Talk about a work out. The end doesn’t have rainbow farting unicorns popping out of the pages so don’t expect that. There is a lot of resonating pain that may never fully go away. What you can expect is justice with a dash of injustice but isn’t that how life works. We want everything to be perfect but no matter how hard we try or want there will always be pain and loss. I am very happy and dare I say relived at the way things ended. I look forward to seeing what is next from Griffin!

My Rating
5.0 Funeral, Pita, Rental, Loony Lux, Execution, Octopus, Blue, Mom Dress, Red Heels, Short Shorts, Kayak, Graduation, Love Lost, Love Found, Little Grace, Grace Period, Parking Garage, Randall, Glass Windows Were a Good Choice, Sun Rise, Sun Set, Waves Crashing LOVE FILLED STARS!!

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R.L. Griffin lives in the Atlanta area and is surrounded by awesome dudes: her husband, son and two dogs. She went to law school at American University, Washington College of Law, but only after she fell in love with D.C. R.L. worked in the Senate during the impeachment trial and wanted to stay. After law school, she worked for a bit in the area, then moved to Atlanta. If you ask anyone who knows R.L., they know she loves reading and reads all sorts of books. Any free time she has she’s either reading, writing or drinking with friends.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Cover Reveal: Bleed The Water Red by R.L. Griffin

Bleed The Water Red

by R.L. Griffin

Release Date

March 23

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Friday, February 19, 2016

Book Review: Manbuns & Martinis (Drinking Book 1.5) by R.L. Griffin

Manbuns & Martinis

(Drinking Book 1.5)

R.L. Griffin

Expected publication: February 19th 2016

by LoveNBooks

ARC for Review

Summary
My name is Brad Ellis. You think you know me. You don't know shit. I've been a hustler my entire life. I work three jobs to get what I want, but I'm not there yet. I live with a roommate that has been my best friend for over a decade and we make it work, but life is hard. It's always been hard, until I met Megan Walker.

Sometimes people come into your life and you think it's just for fun and games. Then they turn into one of the most important people. Don't take anyone for granted, because as soon as you do they will be gone.
I'm a cover model.
I'm a dreamer.
Never stop hustling.

Ain't No Party Like a Meat Party Cause a Meat Party Don’t Stop

There is only one thing that is certain when it comes to Griffin’s books…Expect the unexpected! Manbuns and Martini’s was such a fun read that I completely devoured it. I wish it were a bit longer but only because the characters felt so real to me I was thrown back to my bartending/ gym rat days..and Vegas boy oh boy VEGAS Baby! Lol seriously I cannot recommend this enough. If you are looking for a very fun and light escape, jump.on.this. Another thing you can always expect from Griffin is magic…regardless of the read or the lightness of it all there are always deep underlying themes that will make your heart smile.

When I first started this I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about Meat. We will just say he starts on the less than favorable side of Ria. As we get to know him and his situation something begins to change and the reader begins to see things for the way they really are. Though he has come to terms with his past it doesn’t erase that Meat’s life has been full of pain. Losing his constants that have always tethered him is the most terrifying part of his life. Dreams can change but losing those dearest is completely unimaginable. Meat tends to push when he should pull, but the inevitable begins to unravel and its quite fun to see. The way this is composed was so fun and entertaining that I had a smile on my face or laughter bubbling up from beginning to end.

Thankfully my, super sexy, secretly sweet, lost boy has the epiphany everyone is waiting for. Until that point however, get ready for some blushing moments and serious laughs. Oh and there is some seriously legit advice in there. Like it’s good… girls, when you read this novella you should really heed it. The guy advise is really on point too. LOL. I know books are not in shortage but excellent authors that deliver gem after gem are! R.L. Griffin is just one of those authors that can take words and transform them into actual feelings that are contagious, endearing and dare I say enlightening, regardless of the genre prepare to have your socks blown. Auto buy list for SURE!

My Rating

4.5 So fun, I remember it like it was yesterday, Vodka mmm, Phones, Texts, News, Abs, Instagrams, Swipe Right, Hash tags, Lolita is never far, I will say bye for Now…But I hope to see more Meat soon!!

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R.L. Griffin published her first book in 2004. After that she focused on practicing law. A few years ago she began writing the By A Thread series, which is out now. Her goal is to keep readers on their toes, whether it's the plot twist or the book itself, her books are outside any box. There is a little bit of grit in most of her books and a ton of cussing. Most books are enjoyed better with a glass of wine, or whiskey, whatever your poison may be. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, kid and dogs. She loves to travel and meet readers.

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Monday, December 28, 2015

Giveaway: Quiet Lies by R.L. Griffin

Quiet Lies

R.L. Griffin

Published November 12th 2015

By Author Self Pub

ARC For Review

Summary
I was broken before I met Sebastian Pryor, but he decimated me. I swept the ashes of myself into a pile that I kept safe for thirteen years. Believe me it wasn’t pretty, oh but people thought we were perfect. I hate myself most days. I hate that I feel for him as much as I loathe who I’ve become with him. This story is hard to hear. You know what the worst part is? You’ll see part of you in me. You’ll hate that. You won’t tell anyone.

My story is about cracks. A description or telling of how cracks in a marriage, a life, a personality, a heart and a mind begin and continue for years without anyone knowing. You don't always see what causes the fissure, but you feel it. Can you remember who you were before all of this started, before your life became a jumble of deceit, longing and regret?

This book isn’t for anyone who needs a happily ever after.

This book isn’t for anyone who needs a fun time out from their life.

This book isn’t for anyone, but me.

This is my story. I won’t apologize for it.

My Review of Quiet Lies

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Rebecca’s Letter

A-
I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much as when I received your email. I didn’t get it this weekend because Bash came and he is trying to get me committed for good. He’s good at manipulating me, just like his dad. I have to get out of here. I have to leave him behind. He is killing me.

Happy tears, I’m not sure I’ve ever had those. The spark that died in me when you were arrested just rekindled. I shouldn’t rely on you for my sanity. I don’t want to put that on anyone. I will travel to our place. I promise you I will get better.

Is that enough for you, that promise?

Do you need anything else from me?

You saved my life back then, you know that right?

I stood on the edge of ending things so many times and it was you that showed me I was worth saving. Your email did that again and I will save myself this time. I want to save myself for you.