Review of Find Me by Laurelin Paige

iPad throwing Five Star Book!!! ✶✶✶✶✶

Completely. Blown. Away. 

Find Me was hotter and more angst filled than I ever expected. I wanted to throw my iPad about 75% into the book and curse Laurelin’s name. She shredded my heart and emotions, pieced them back together then ripped them out again! In the next breath I was crying over her awesome story, the intense love between the characters and the twists and turns that made this book amazing.

Gwen became a much stronger woman throughout the chapters. I enjoyed watching her character mature, encounter difficult situations and handle them in ways that made her grow as a person. And JC. Swoon! I fell more in love with him. He changed his life for her and worshipped the ground she walked on. He was the perfect book boyfriend (except for the moment I wanted to strangle him, but I forgave him by the end of the book). And the added bonus of more Hudson and Laynie was the best!

What a ride! Find Me was just firmly placed on my favorite book list!

Find Me
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PrQspQ
iBooks: http://apple.co/1CABCel
B&N: http://bit.ly/1HdraJ7
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1bhZHus
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/1gKRnpy

Miss E Chronicles #6

9/16/11, Age 5
Excellent scenario of learning by example. A little boy came up to me and said Miss E wiped a booger on his face. Yes it was still there. Naturally I asked if she did it and why. Miss E replied yes because he was "flicking his boogers at her." Then said she wiped it because she didn't want to miss like he did. Well, at least it's logical.

9/2/10, Age 4
On the way to school today, Miss E asked me if I used to beat up bad people. I said yes because I was a police officer and police protect people. She then informed me that when she grows up, she is going to kill all the bad guys by running them over in a giant truck.

9/12/13, Age 7
I picked Miss E up from school today and noticed she didn't eat her Oreo cookie at lunch. It was broken into three pieces so I ate it. Afterward she said she didn't eat it because it was broken and she wanted to show me how she put it back together. I asked how she did it. She said she licked and spit on it to get the pieces to stick to each other. Never again.

9/3/12, Age 6
Miss E sat with me and we watched "E.T." almost in its entirety. Now, she is scared and refuses to go to bed. Talk about quality time backfiring. And yes, she liked the movie.

The Gambler by Denise Grover Swank releases September 1st!!!

The Gambler by Denise Grover Swank​ is out Tuesday, September 1st! I was fortunate enough to get an ARC of the book. IT IS AMAZING!!! Best book in The Wedding Pact series, in my opinion.

Summary

Libby St. Clair believes in fate—so much so, she’s willing to pin everything on a curse a fortune teller placed on her and her two best friends when they were kids. The curse, that each of them will marry before thirty, have a disaster of a wedding, and end up with a man other than her original fiancé, has come to fruition for both of her friends, who are now deliriously happy. But Libby’s attempt to quick-start the curse by proposing to her wrong-for-her boyfriend ends in a wild dash from the altar. She’s rescued by her friend Noah, the only person who understands her impulsive decisions–because he’s the same way.

Having spent most of his adulthood fleeing responsibility and commitment, Noah McMillan is finally ready to grow up. Of course, figuring out how is still a work in progress. When he realizes he’s in love with Libby, he flies to Kansas City to put a stop to her wedding. But Libby’s already pulled a runaway bride. Eager to cheer her up and prove that he can be the man she deserves, he takes her on a madcap car trip that will bring them all the way to the City of Sin.
In Vegas, those who risk it all either win big or lose everything, so what will happen if Libby and Noah take a gamble on love?

Right now you can read the first two chapters on Denise's website!
http://denisegroverswank.com/the-gambler-chapters-one-and-two/

iBooks: http://apple.co/1K9M7Vy
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1gbw9Rx
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1K7JwNV
Nook: http://bit.ly/1VQZ7qw
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1DdS2dz
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1JBRD5v
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/1Gi2FNB

Author swag for a good cause!!!

**Fan girl squealing**

Arrived home from the Travel Vortex to find this! The mouse pad scribbled on by Jodi Ellen Malpas​. I won an auction on eBay from the Literary Epic Charity Book Blog​ with the proceeds going to Pancreatic Cancer UK. A great charity and I got JEM swag! Whoo-hoo!!!

Check out Literary Epic Charity Book Blog​ and Jodi's websites!

http://www.literaryepic.com

http://www.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk

Sale on The Wedding Pact series by Denise Grover Swank

Denise Grover Swank posted this info about The Wedding Pact. the Player and The Substitute are only $0.99 right now. The Gambler comes out on Sept. 1st!!!

The Player
Book two in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling The Wedding Pact series.

Divorce attorney Blair Hansen is convinced that marriage should be based on practicality, not passion. But as her own wedding approaches, she finds herself remembering her law school boyfriend, the only man she's ever loved, and regretting what might have been. Then a twist of fate lands Garrett back in her life, and the man who loomed large in her past is suddenly casting a shadow over her wedding, making her question everything. To complicate matters further, the job she loves is in peril, and she can feel the ‘perfect’ life she’s fashioned for herself start to crumble under her feet. Could everything she's believed about life and love be wrong?

Garrett Lowry is a divorce attorney who's ready to settle down. The problem is that he can’t find a woman who suits him nearly as well as the one he loved and lost. He broke her heart by playing the field after their break up—something he’s always regretted. But after months of pining for Blair, Garrett stumbles across her in a freak coincidence—and then destiny keeps throwing them together, the coincidences becoming ever more unlikely. He’s convinced it's a sign they should give their love a second chance, but Blair is engaged to another man—a man who is absolutely wrong for her.

Can Garrett convince Blair that a player once isn’t a player forever, and that happy endings aren’t just for dreamers?

Standalone book in the The Wedding Pact series:
#1 The Substitute
#2 The Player
#3 The Gambler

iBooks: http://bit.ly/18U8C4s
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1wJxW7R
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1w703NN
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1Q2pwvE
Nook: http://bit.ly/1QO3Rtx
Google Play: http://bit.ly/19F9vhq

Review of The Gambler by Denise Grover Swank

The Perfect Conclusion to The Wedding Pact Series!

I loved all the books in this series by Denise Grover Swank, but The Gambler was by far my favorite. Who can resist carefree, spirited Libby and hunky Noah?! They fit so well together and I couldn’t help smile at their friendship and romantic chemistry. Their banter was hysterical! And the sexual tension was so thick a chainsaw was needed to cut it! Whew! I needed a fan and a cool drink! Throw in an off-the-wall wedding, a road trip full of odd-ball tourist attractions, two meddling grandmas, a whole bucket load of self discovery and it was the perfect story. I was sad to see the series come to a close, but the outcome was superb! It was a FIVE STAR awesome book!!!

**I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

You can read the first two chapters on Denise's website!
http://denisegroverswank.com/the-gambler-chapters-one-and-two/

Review of Free Me by Laurelin Paige

Hot and Combustable!!!

I am so glad I waited to finish Free Me two days before the second book Find Me comes out. Holy moly Laurelin, but you sucked me into another story! Initially, Gwen was difficult to warm up to. She was hard, icy and I wondered how she could be likable. But past hurt and abuse shaped her life and her reactions to relationships. Slowly I warmed to her and her inner strength. I liked JC instantly, because he was HOT! But I worried how he and Gwen would relate. Then I remembered how Laurelin weaves her novels. It’s like she says “wait for it, have patience, it’s coming later.” And oh did it! JC and Gwen were combustible together. I pulled for their relationship to be more than casual sex from the very beginning. I felt Gwen needed JC. What I didn’t expect was JC to need Gwen. That just made the story even better.

With somewhat of a cliffhanger, I am ready for Find Me to release on August 24th. I have to know if JC really is what he told Gwen, will Gwen move on as she promised JC, will her father show back up and is she in any danger from JC’s associates? No doubt Laurelin will deliver in the second book as she did in Free Me.

Utensils in the Travel Vortex

Look at my nifty little find. I was checking out at Eddie Bauer and happened across this gem for about $2. (Amazon also sells them.) Why did I buy it, you ask? I never remember to pack plastic spoons or forks in my suitcase or briefcase. Then I get food to my hotel room and am up a creek. Ever try to eat yogurt without a spoon? Not pretty and rather messy.

This spork from Light My Fire is relatively flat, packs easily and it is sturdy enough to withstand the pressure of items hitting against it while the baggage handlers throw the suitcase around.

Used it for the first time tonight. It's a keeper! 

#travelvortex

For Life by L. E. Chamberlin

For Life by L. E. Chamberlin.

Amazon summary below.

Cassie Daley found her soulmate at seventeen. Steadfast, sexy, and bold, Grady Mahoney walked into her world one night and claimed her for life. But after an unplanned college pregnancy and six years of struggling, their marriage fell apart. Now, despite sharing custody of their two children, they’ve barely spoken face-to-face in nearly eleven years.

She’s managed to keep both Grady and her emotions at bay for over a decade, but when a family tragedy throws the two together, Cassie must face both the man she fell in love with and the demons that drove them apart. Grady makes it clear that he wants their family back together, but can Cassie’s heart afford to take a second chance on first love?

Amazon US: http://ow.ly/R0Gzm

Find Me by Laurelin Paige

Find Me by Laurelin Page is out August 24th! This is the conclusion of Gwen and JC's story. The first book, Free Me, is amazing!

Below is the Goodreads summary for Find Me.

Gwen Anders came to The Sky Launch to begin fresh, away from the horrors of her past. She fit in quickly, becoming good friends with her co-manager, Alayna Withers and the owner of the club, Hudson Pierce. Though the circumstances that brought her here were not the best, she's never felt more at home.

But starting a new life means letting go. And there are some things she doesn't want to leave behind - like JC, the man who taught her how to let loose. The man she wasn't supposed to fall in love with. The man she doesn't want to lose.

Now, with the reason she ran still a threat, Gwen fears she'll never be able to move on completely. And if she does, can she still hold out hope that JC loves her enough to come and find her?

And some teasers to peek your interest!

Here are the links to both books!

Free Me
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1NiMAbL

iBooks: http://apple.co/1ug824t
B&N: http://bit.ly/12iSnK7
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1vlTW0K

Find Me
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PrQspQ
iBooks: http://apple.co/1CABCel
B&N: http://bit.ly/1HdraJ7
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1bhZHus
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/1gKRnpy