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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Release Day Review : Ruin by Samantha Towle


Ruin
by Samantha Towle

Release Date:
March 6th, 2018

Genres:
Standalone
Contemporary
Romance

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Synopsis:

And the new heavyweight champion of the world is... 

Those are the words that Zeus Kincaid has been waiting to hear since he first put on a pair of boxing gloves. He just didn’t think they would come with a tragedy that would change how he viewed the sport forever. 

Cameron Reed was in her second year at Juilliard when her childhood sweetheart, Zeus Kincaid, walked away from her. A few months later, Cam realized that she would never fulfill her dream of dancing for the New York City Ballet. 

Now working as a dancer in an upscale club in Manhattan, Cam is brought face-to-face with the man she once loved. And it’s her turn to walk away from him. 

After five years of missing Cam, Zeus isn’t prepared to let her go again. But when he finds himself standing on her doorstep the next morning, things don’t go quite as he expected… 


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My bookworm heart bursts with happiness when I read a second chance at love romance. I love taking that journey with the H and h and see them give their love a second chance. What I love the most about these kinds of books is that you can feel how powerful their love still is no matter how many years have passed from the moment that they first fell in love. Samantha Towle is a fantastic author that always captivates me with her words. Ruin was a wonderful reading journey that will have you cheering for Cam and Zeus from beginning to end! 

Five years have passed since Cameron Reed got her heart broken by Zeus Kincaid. He’s back in her life and he’s more determined than ever to fight not only for the heavyweight championship title, but for the love of his life as well. Zeus never forgot Cam and he’s about to show her that even if five years have passed, she belongs to him. Will Cam give their love a second chance? 

The chemistry between Cam and Zeus was incredibly addictive. I could feel their connection getting even stronger with each new moment they created on this second chance at love journey. They had many obstacles to overcome when it came to finding their way back together. Cam and Zeus have been apart for five years and many things have changed. I liked how Cam reacted to having Zeus back in her life. She made it clear from the beginning that it was not ok to come rushing back into her life that way. He really broke her heart and putting the pieces back together will take time. 

Overall this was a great reading journey that left me with a smile on my face. Samantha Towle always delivers when it comes to a captivating reading escape. I also loved many scenes in this book, but I don’t want to reveal too many details from the storyline. Those scenes made my heart melt and made the story even more captivating in my eyes. If you have not read a book by Samantha Towle, you’re seriously missing out! 

Rating:


I give, Ruin, by Samantha Towle, 4 sexy, passionate, romantic, never stop fighting for the one you love stars!






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About the Author:

Samantha Towle is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She began her first novel in 2008 while on maternity leave. She completed the manuscript five months later and hasn’t stopped writing since. 

She is the author of contemporary romances, The Storm Series and The Revved Series, and stand-alones, Trouble, When I Was Yours, The Ending I Want, Unsuitable and Sacking the Quarterback, which was written with James Patterson. She has also written paranormal romances, The Bringer and The Alexandra Jones Series. All of her books are penned to the tunes of The Killers, Kings of Leon, Adele, The Doors, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac, Lana Del Rey, and more of her favorite musicians. 

A native of Hull and a graduate of Salford University, she lives with her husband, Craig, in East Yorkshire with their son and daughter.





Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Book Blitz: Ruin (A Summer in Winter Novel #1) by C.J. Scott


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Ruin
(A Summer in Winter Novel 1)
By:  C.J. Scott 
Published: August 2013 
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Hosted By:  Xpresso Book Tours



Synopsis:

Kate Bell isn’t perfect. Not even close. The things she got up to in college would cause her parents to fall off their pedestals in shock. Home for the summer vacation, Kate settles in for a long, boring break in the tiny backwater of Winter with folks who still treat her like she’s twelve.

Then Ben Parker arrives and suddenly Winter gets interesting. He’s hot, mysterious and good with his hands. Kate falls for him instantly, but her cop father warns her to stay away. But how can she stay away from someone as compelling as Ben? Someone who thinks she’s perfect just the way she is?

When Ben’s secrets catch up to him, not only is Kate’s heart in danger of being broken, but Ben’s entire future could be ruined.

Excerpt:

He gave me a sad smile. "I'm not a monk, Kate. If you kiss me...I can't stop there."
His words probably had the opposite effect to what he wanted. It spurred me on, because now I knew he was on the brink of giving in. On the brink of falling into the abyss with me.
I touched his face. His jaw was rough from his stubble. A small muscle pulsed against my fingers.
"Kate, please," he whispered. But he didn't pull away. Didn't stop me getting closer.
I stroked his lower lip with my thumb, and he groaned deep in his chest.
"Ben," I murmured.
He brushed my hair off my shoulder. His fingers caressed my neck, sending tiny tingles racing down my spine. My heart hammered against my ribs to the tune of kiss me, kiss me, kiss me. I wanted this man. Wanted to know him intimately.
My head told me it was impossible that I could feel this way after such a short time, but my heart was ignoring it, lost in a mad, chaotic rhythm of its own.
Ben's hand cupped my hip, his other pressed against my back. It was all the encouragement I needed. I closed the final small gap between us until I was crushed against his body. It was hard and ridged, warm.
Our lips met in a kiss that turned my legs to jelly. My knees buckled, but Ben's arms circled my waist. He held me there, firm yet gentle, like I was something precious. I felt dizzy and weightless. The world spun one way and I the other, out of control. I didn't care. It was exactly what I wanted to feel. Exactly how I'd always imagined a kiss should feel.
Yet I wanted more. The kiss filled me with longing that clawed at my heart. It wasn't enough. Not nearly enough.
***To read the extended version of this scene and discover what Ben has tattooed on his shoulder, check out C.J.'s website http://www.cjscottbooks.com


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About the Author:

C.J. loves reading stories that take her away to another world. If she’s in the middle of an amazing book, she’ll keep reading while cooking or cleaning (when she can be bothered doing either).

She likes interesting artwork but can’t paint, sketch or make anything more complicated than a snowman from plasticine. She enjoys beautiful gardens but hates gardening. She also hates housework, cooking (see above) and writing about herself.

C.J. loves connecting with readers. The best place to interact with her and other fans is via her Facebook page. That’s where she posts teasers and other stuff from her books.





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