10 November 2015

New Release - When I Was Yours

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Happy Release Day to Samantha Towle and her new book WHEN I WAS YOURS!

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Synopsis
“Marry me.”
“What?” I stared back at him, unblinking.
He moved closer, taking my face in his hands. “I love you, Evie. I look into the future, and the only thing I see clearly is you. Marry me.”
What’s an eighteen-year-old girl who was madly in love with her nineteen-year-old boyfriend say?
Of course, I said yes.
Twenty-four hours later, I married Adam Gunner at a Vegas chapel to the sounds of “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. Not the best omen. I get that now.
Then, exactly one week later, I left him. I walked out, leaving behind my wedding ring, annulment papers, and my heart, and he never knew why.
I haven’t seen him since. Not in ten long years.
Now, he’s here, standing before me. Looking at me with nothing but hurt and hatred in his eyes, he wants answers.
Answers I can’t give.

Release Date: November 10, 2015
Cover Designed By: Najla Qamber Designs


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Adam POV

Making my way through the hotel, I exchange pleasantries with the staff on duty. When I reach the coffee shop, I push open the door and step straight into the past.

Evie.

She’s standing behind the counter. Her face is turned slightly to the right, her attention on the TV mounted on the wall, and her hair is pulled back into a ponytail.

But it’s her.

I feel like a speeding train has hit me, and I’m pretty sure my heart has stopped beating.

It’s really her.

She’s here.

“Evie?” I breathe out her name, like I’m taking my first real breath in a very long time.

Her body stiffens at the sound of my voice. And I watch as her face turns my way. Those big whiskey-colored eyes that I fell in love with all those years ago meet mine, and my world stands still.


Evie POV


My eyes rake over him as I remember the Adam I knew ten years ago and compare him to the Adam I see before me. The long hair is gone, replaced with cropped locks. The unshaven scruff on his face is still very much there though. At least some things haven’t changed.

“You cut your hair.”

“It has been ten years.”

“I know. I just...I remember a time when you said you’d never cut your hair.” A small smile touches my lips at the memory.

“Yeah, and I remember when you promised to love me till death do us part. Shit changes.”

My smile drops from my face. My cheeks sting like he’s just slapped me.

I deserved that. Doesn’t stop it from hurting like a bitch though.

 


 

AboutTheAuthor
samantha towle

New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and international bestselling author Samantha Towle began her first novel in 2008 while on maternity leave. She completed the manuscript five months later and hasn't stopped writing since.
She has written contemporary romances, THE MIGHTY STORM, WETHERING THE STORM, TAMING THE STORM, TROUBLE, REVVED and REVIVED.
She has also written paranormal romances, THE BRINGER and the ALEXANDRA JONES SERIES, all penned to tunes of The Killers, Kings of Leon, Adele, The Doors, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac, and more of her favourite 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.



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6 November 2014

Ride Review

Ride - Bayonet Scars #1
by J.C. Emery





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What they say: Death comes in Armani. Salvation comes in leather.


Principessa to the Mancuso crime family, Alexandra knows a thing or two about living outside the bounds of the law. Suffocated by the future her father has laid out for her, she makes a choice she can't take back, changing the entire trajectory of her life.

Thrust into the dark and dangerous world of the Forsaken Motorcycle Club for her own protection, Alex finds herself faced with the last thing she needs right now: the man of her dreams. He’s sex in leather, the devil incarnate, and one hell of a kisser. But he’s also off-limits. Ryan Stone can be her friend, but he’s forbidden to be her lover.

Third-generation Forsaken, Ryan knows nothing other than life on two wheels, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He enjoys the many privileges that come with the patch, and the only laws he recognizes are the ones set-forth by his club. That is, until who he wants more than anything isn’t allowed on the back of his bike —or in his bed. Balancing his desire for her body, and need to keep her safe, Ryan tries to keep Alex at a distance. Finally having made a choice for herself, she’s done hearing the word “no” and will push boundaries even Ryan himself doesn’t dare cross.

Love is never more tempting than when it’s forbidden.



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What I say: I haven't read many mafia based stories but I do love biker books. It makes an interesting change to see the two combined as they are in J.C. Emery's Ride

I'm not going to go into too many plot details because I don't want to spoil the story before you've had the chance to read it. There are several twists and turns throughout Ride which are very cleverly revealed. As the only daughter of a mafia mob boss, Alex is used to behaving a certain way and having her actions monitored and controlled. A dramatic change in circumstance sees Alex suddenly living with the members of the Forsaken MC and the darkly handsome club member Ryan.

I liked Alex and enjoyed seeing her 'come into her own' as the story progressed. Where some people may have viewed her as a brat, I saw her more as an overwhelmed girl in a bad situation. My favourite parts were when she stood up to the bikers and also when she confronted certain issues. I did think she was extremely forgiving and let Ryan walk over her at times, but she also managed to put him in his place.


On to Ryan. I'm still not sure how I feel about Ryan. I don't mind an alpha hero and even one who is demanding at times, but for the most part, Ryan is a complete arse! I've read lots of biker and alpha stories and I'm not that big of a fan of 'man-whore meets innocent girl' stories but the real problem I had with Ryan is his really shady behaviour. He treats Alex really badly, then seems to be at a complete loss about her reaction. Although in a weird sort of way this was part of his charm! It's not all bad with Ryan though because he did grow on me and I really liked his protective nature and how much he risks for her. What I didn't like was the lack of respect he demonstrated at times. In Ryan's biker world it really is his way or the high way.

I enjoyed Ride and the mafia/biker cross over and am looking forward to reading Thrash.

3.5 - 4 Stars in my Sky!




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