Sunday Review: The Memory Healer by Julie Filarski

Title: The Memory Healer

Author: Julie Filarski

Release Date: June 19, 2014

Source: Net Galley in exchange for an honest review

Purchase Links: Amazon

Blurb

On a wet summer morning in the historical township of Port Brandon, South Eastern Australia, talented artist and psychic Beth Montgomery reluctantly agrees to carry out a psychic assessment of Carrington House. She soon becomes frightened by a string of nightmares that could be warning her not to tamper with the metaphysical. Despite her fears, she braces herself for what is to come and continues to unearth the secrets of the past.

As soon as she enters the historical home, the image of a distraught Victorian maid appears, and then a young woman manifests on the staircase. Beth is transported to another era, where a magnificent four-poster bed, an engraved watch, and an exquisite ring evoke fleeting memories. When Beth spies a calendar, the date fills her with dread, but she cannot remember why.

Returning to the present time, Beth agrees to work for the irresistible Dr Matthew Jamieson, the new vet in the district. Each time they meet, memories of another lifetime flood her heart. She senses an eternal bond between them, but with two unfaithful partners in her past, she is reluctant to become romantically involved with him.

As her passion for Matthew intensifies, she regresses to 1895. In her past life as Mary Clark, she meets the darkly handsome Samuel Methven and falls in love with him on sight. But is he as honourable as he seems? Faced with Samuel’s apparent betrayal, Beth is plagued by fears that Matthew will also be unfaithful to her. She knows that to learn the truth, she must return to her past life, but that means facing an unbearable tragedy. Does Beth have the courage to move between lifetimes and relive that dreadful event? Will she be able to discover whether her soulmate was faithful to his twin soul?

Review

This review took me a while to come up with. I enjoyed the book. No doubt about that. But there was just something about it that left me questioning things. I thought the premise was very unique. A time traveling psychic who experienced her past lives. Very clever. 

I think what had me wanting more was the relationship between Beth and Matthew. I get that they were soul mates but I didn't really feel the whole relationship build up with them.

I did like how Beth had to work through her past issues and solve the mystery of Samuel. That I liked a lot.

Overall I am giving this a 3.5 star rating simply because as much as I did enjoy it the Beth and Matthew story line could have had more.

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Introducing Julie

Julie Filarski’s love of reading quickly progressed to a love of writing. While writing The Memory Healer, she studied Professional Writing and Editing at Chisholm Institute in Berwick, Australia. Much of the novel was written on the train while she travelled to and from work at the University of Melbourne.

Julie first began studying the metaphysical realm in the early 1980’s. After a few sessions of Hatha yoga, she quickly became drawn to yoga philosophy and the belief in reincarnation. Since that time, Julie studied the topic in depth, as well as researching a wide range of other spiritual topics. Her studies have led her to understand that mankind has an inherent belief in immortality and that there is a deep and underlying spiritual purpose to all life.

Julie lives with her husband, Murray, near Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. They have two children and five lovely grandchildren.

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Sunday Review: Blinded by Grace by Becky Lower

Title: Blinded by Grace
Author: Becky Lower
Source: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
Purchase Link: Amazon


Blurb
In 1858 New York City, Halwyn Fitzpatrick thinks he's off the hook for attendance at the annual Cotillion Ball. He has no sister to shepherd down the grand staircase this year and no real desire to go through the rituals of courtship and betrothal himself. Besides, he'll know the right girl when he sees her, especially now that he has new spectacles. But his mother has other plans for him. At twenty-seven years of age, her son is in dire need of a wife.

Grace Wagner needs a husband by July in order to inherit the trust her father has left for her. Her stepfather, though, has plans for the money that don't include Grace, and the last thing he wants is for her to find a husband before she turns twenty-one, thereby fulfilling the terms of the trust. She's been in love with Halwyn since she was thirteen, but he hasn't noticed her at any of the balls they've been at over the years. With the aid of his new glasses, he spies Grace from across the room and they share a dance. Grace decides to present him with a business proposition that will satisfy them both. But can a clueless knight in shining armor and a desperate damsel in distress find a way to turn this marriage of convenience into something more?


Review

Happy endings in books are always to be expected when you have certain genre's. What I think I liked most about this book was that the happy ending wasn't straight up and in your face about it. The characters had to work and develop into a rhythem. It was a nice change from that traditional cookie cutter plot.

Ms. Lower's style of writing was easy to follow. It didn't drag on and give excessive detail. She provided just enough to keep you wanting more and reading.

When I sat down to read this book it was 10:00 at night. I had a long day and now I just wanted to relax. When I finished the book I was shocked to see it was now 1:30 at night and the 130 pages had seemlessly flown by.

I think this book could have had more in it. I think with the several months that passed by the timeline that more could have been given to the reader.

I would have liked to see a bit more of their relationship before the 'big moment' happened too. Them as children or teenagers.

I enjoy historical romance and thought this author really excelledin capturing the 1850's.

I give this book a solid 3.5 Stars. Thank you Becky for sending me this ARC. I really did enjoy it.

Release Day Blitz: Third Date by Kylie Keene

THIRD DATE

Author: Kylie Keene

Genre: New Adult Contemporary; Romantic Comedy 

Standalone Novel with an HEA and epilogue

SYNOPSIS:

At 23, Morgan is a little behind other women her age when it comes to dating and relationships. More specifically, she’s a virgin. Dating wasn’t a priority in high school and college, but now that Morgan has a job and her own apartment, she’s ready to jump back into the dating scene. 

When Morgan’s friends at work inform her that most men expect sex on the third date, she panics. She’s convinced her lack of experience will be a total turn-off for guys and make for a really awkward third date. Her friends tell her to just do it with a random guy to get it over with, but Morgan isn’t sure that’s what she wants. 

When she meets a guy she’s certain is her dream man, she’s ready to lose it on their third date. But doing so isn’t as easy as she thought. And then there’s the fact that she can’t get another guy out of her head.

Through a series of mishaps and misunderstandings, Morgan eventually finds herself at a place she wasn’t expecting, but the place she wanted to be all along.

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EXCERPT:

I head down to the gift shop, hoping and praying it’s not full of people. Luckily, it’s empty because the lunch session is still going on in the main ballroom. 

I search the shop for condoms but can’t find them anywhere. They have everything else; toothbrushes, combs, aspirin, shower caps, tampons, toothpaste. 

The young woman working the cash register sees me searching the store like I’m on some type of scavenger hunt. 

“Can I help you?” she asks.

The woman is in her twenties and has reddish-blond hair that hangs in loose waves several inches past her shoulders. She has huge breasts and is wearing a short black dress that shows off her long legs. I’m just guessing here, but I would say she’s probably not a virgin. Which means she’s likely found herself in need of condoms before and wouldn’t judge me for buying them at a hotel. 

I go up to her and speak softly. “Do you sell condoms here?”

She looks surprised. I’m suddenly offended. Do I look like someone who would never need condoms? I’m no beauty queen but I’m not exactly ugly.

“We keep them back here.” She reaches under the register and opens a drawer. “How many do you need?”

How many do I need? How many does she think I need? 

“Um, just one.”

She gives me a strange look. “They come in packs of three or more.”

“Oh, okay. Three is good.”

“Do you want ribbed, flavored, sensitive, extra sensitive, for her pleasure, glow in the dark?”

I had no idea there were so many different types of condoms. I’ve never actually shopped for condoms. 

She continues. “For flavored we have cherry, citrus, grape—”

“No. Just plain. No flavors. No glow in the dark. No ribbing.”

“So do you want sensitive? Extra sensitive? For her—”

I hear people starting to leave the ballroom, coming out into the lobby. 

“I don’t know. Just give me whatever. It doesn’t matter.”

“For her pleasure.” She holds the package up and smiles. “Why should guys have all the fun, right?” She punches something in the register. “Should I charge it to your room?”

I imagine myself giving the accounting department at work a copy of my hotel receipt with a charge for condoms on it. I’m sure it would just say ‘gift shop’ but with my luck, you never know.

“I’ll just pay with cash. How much is it?”

“With tax, it’s $10.59.”

“For three condoms?” 

She shrugs. “The hotel jacks up the price. When people are desperate, they’ll pay anything.” 

I search my wallet, which is full of ones for some reason. She notices and looks away. Great. Now she probably thinks I work at a strip club. 

People from the conference are starting to linger and talk outside the gift shop. I count my money and find that I only have nine ones. That’s it. I hand her my credit card but she doesn’t take it.

“Sorry, but our machine is down. It’s cash only or I can charge it to your room.”

“I only have $9. I have to run to the ATM. I’ll be right back.” As I’m closing my wallet, my change spills out and goes all over the floor. I bend down to pick up the scattered pennies, nickels, and dimes.

“Let me help you with that.” I look up and see Brad picking up the change.

Shit! What is he doing here? Where did he come from?

“Thanks, but you don’t need to help,” I say, urging him to leave.

He picks up the last penny. “I think we got it all.”

We both stand up and he gives me the change. 

“Are we still meeting for drinks tonight?” he asks.

Cashier girl is observing the scene and I feel her staring. I glance over and see her checking Brad out. I’m sure she can tell from my blushing face that he’s the reason I need the condoms. She smiles at me, as if reassuring me that Brad is worth the ridiculous price they charge for them.

“Yeah. I’ll see you then. I’ve gotta go.” I race out of the gift shop. 

As I’m leaving, cashier girl calls after me. “What about your stuff? Are you coming back with your money?’

I ignore her and hurry back to my room. The whole scene was fate telling me not to do this. I’m not ready. Or Brad’s the wrong guy. Something’s wrong. Buying condoms should not be that hard!

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Sweet Summer Love Blog Hop

Who loves Christmas in the Summer? This chick that's who!

This wonderful summertime treat is brought to you by Christina Cole and Devika Fernado.

You know that feeling you get the night before Christmas when you are just about to pass into your deep sleep and everything feels just perfect. Those sensations are one thing I LOVE about the Bud's Christmas Series.

It is timeless! At any point of the year you can pick up this sweet romance and cuddle under the covers and smile. Just because it is a short story, doesn't mean it won't pack a solid force of enjoyment.

One of the best things to me about sweet romances are just that ... they are sweet. So often I think people now don't believe in those fairy tale happy endings. Or even that whirl wind romance.

Love at first sight CAN happen. It happens all the time.

And Love after a long battle of trying happens too.

Bud and Lucy keep that alive for me. And that is why when I read their story, it is Christmas ANY time of year.

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My Social Media Disappointment

It has been a while since I have had a good rant so I think its past time that I do one. As you know I am a huge social media person. Not only as 'Author Ashley Nemer' but as my regular 'Ashley' self. I love following the celebrities that make me laugh and that I grew up with. Or the authors that I read and even other random things that just make me laugh.

But sadly I am noticing a trend and it isn't making me extremely excited to be apart of the Social Media Culture that is becoming the masses.

So what is it that I am talking about, I bet you wonder... I'm not even sure what to call it exactly because it is an array of things. So I am just going to focus my rant down to one category...Authors.

For those of you who do not keep up with the 'author drama' that goes on in the industry there are few different variation of professional authors. (For the purpose of this blog, the definition of professional author is someone who gets paid to write regardless of the source.) You have your traditional authors, small press, indie authors, and then the hybrid. Some quick definitions ...

Traditional - Authors who have taken their polished manuscript and either through their own courage or with the help of a manager or agent, had their works published through a large publishing company. I.E. Harper Collins, Penguin, Harlequin, etc.

Small Press -Same as traditional except their publishing houses are smaller in revenue size and author representation.

Indie Publishing -Authors who publish their finished manuscripts themselves at various outlets for purchasing

Hybrid -Authors who are both indie published and have one or more of the others mixed in.

Now you might ask, why does this matter at all? Well that is what I am getting into. One of my all time favorite authors is very active on her Facebook page. She posts throughout the day, writes blogs, her books and some general entertaining things online. One day, she went on this long tyrant about what is wrong with Indie Authors.

Now this hurt me very much. Because not only am I a fan and someone who pays a lot of money for her books when they come out on release day (because they are always over $12.00 for EBOOKS!) but I am also an Indie Author. (Actually technically I am a hybrid because I have one short story with a Small Press publisher.) So I went and read all of her ridiculous reasons as to why she dislikes the Indie Revolution and how we are hurting the book world.

There were one or two points that she had that I did agree with. Indie authors can tend to through that 'Best Seller' around when we hit Amazon's top 100 list for a day or two. We also sometimes miss a few key things like 100% editing or choppy covers, but that too is getting better. As the Indie Revolution gains momentum there are becoming greater sources of outlets for us indies to gain more ways of professionalism and that rectifies the said issues over time.

But what she was having issues with is our price points. Most indie authors sell our full length novel between $1.99 and 3.99. And if you are a big book reader you know most traditional and small press books new release are anywhere from $5.99-19.99. For Ebooks mind you. Keep that in mind! So this author was upset that we indies are hurting their sales by selling our books so 'cheap'. Saying that her publisher and other 'real' authors publishers have costs they have to afford and by indies doing their books so cheap it hurts them.

Well, news flash Ms New York Times Best Selling Author, us indies have costs too! While we may not have the payroll and marketing costs your companies have, we still have things we have to pay for. We pay for the same blog tours you do. We pay for our book inventory. We pay for marketing, email and web hosting. A whole onslaught of things!

So now ... because of comments like this .. I can't read her books anymore. How can I give my hard earned $12.99 to her new release knowing she is thumbing her nose at what I work so hard at doing?

And if this wasn't bad enough then another of my favorite authors. One I have been reading with my sister since I was in high school. When Facebook opened to the general public I added her on my friends list and have been following her for quite a few years now. So obviously I have really adored her.

Then this happened. Now, I am a Republican, I registered as one, but I do not vote straight ticket Republican. I vote for who I feel is the best candidate for the job. This author posted "Anyone who doesn't like the President must be a racist."

Now, do I respect President Obama? Of course, he is our Commander and Chief. Do I like his politics? No. I don't. Life for me was better under Clinton and Bush. Now to be fair ... I was in junior high and high school through Clinton...but my parents seemed to be doing better!

But does this make me a racist that I don't agree with our current President? No! Why would it? My reasons for not liking him are based on the policies and actions he does! This angers me more than anything, it is almost like in America where we have the freedom of speech we are punished by giving a difference of opinions! UGH!


At the end of the day, where does this leave me? Ashley, the consumer, Ashley the fan?

Avoiding Social Media. Why would I want to follow the people I love when the more I get to know them the more they disgust me? I like the idea of people being perfect and just like me. I can hold a book in my hand and imagine the author is just like me. Then come to find out they are some crazy radical political movement pusher who can't stop throwing their beliefs up in your face.

ANNOYING!

And thus, causing me to rant.

I am a very opinionated woman. I am not shy in stating how I am feeling or thinking on a certain issue. But you know what ... I always try to keep in mind people do not all think like me and my opinions, as much as I am entitled to them, do not need to be shoved down people's throats day in and day out.

While I might only be a tiny Indie Author ... I am really begging all of the authors I
have come to love and feel as apart of my cultural upbringing to please, keep your damn opinions to yourself! Or at least ... not as freaking often!

Okay ... Rant Over.

What do you think ... Am I crazy or do you agree?

Gliterary Girl Presents: Interview: The Three Graces by Michele Wolfe

4Word Press and Gliterary Girl Book Tours wants to introduce you to author Michele Wolfe and her debut novel,

THE THREE GRACES!

About THE THREE GRACES

The day Jessie, Isabel, and Sara meet in a college humanities class, their lives take a sharp turn. Jessie hears music within a maze, Isabel descends into a damp, dark cave, and Sara feels invisible chains slither up her arms and legs. As these frightening events recur, the young women set out to discover how, but more important, why, this is happening to them. Decades earlier, in 1935, a statue of The Three Graces, inhabited by the spirits of Brilliance, Joy and Bloom, arrives at Hearst Castle. Everyone from staff to guests is enthralled by the sensuality and pleasure the Graces bring to their surroundings. As the years go by, The Graces search for three who will help release them from the confines of marble so they can return home.

Jessie, Isabel and Sara, meanwhile, are struggling with college, parents, boyfriends and what the next step in life will be. Isabel, forthright and artistic, is growing further apart from her close-knit Catholic family while trying to ignore her feelings for the first person to champion her talent. Sara is rich, smart and on anxiety medication with a secret she won’t even admit to herself. Jessie has beauty, vitality and two men she can’t let go of or forget.

On a winter break trip to California the young women explore the coast, ending with a visit to Hearst Castle. When Jessie, Isabel and Sara see The Three Graces and experience stone turned flesh, each young woman connects with one of the spirits: Jessie to Brilliance, Isabel to Joy and Sara to Bloom.

Back at home, as mysterious incidents escalate, Jessie, Isabel and Sara battle their personal crises. Jessie can’t get over the death of her musician boyfriend and the issues it raises over college life versus a musician’s life. Isabel wants to date the ex-priest who comes back into her life but is afraid of the repercussions on her artistic career. Sara’s confused feelings toward other women are surfacing with a vengeance after years of being pushed down. Each of them also experiences escalating conflict with their mothers.

When the Graces give each young woman a beautiful pendant to guide and protect her, the young women hesitantly begin to heed the Graces’ advice and enter into the ethereal world of the ancient goddesses. When the girls face their greatest fears and doubts, enigmatic messages from the Graces lead to answers as they work together in both worlds to choose the right roads to follow. The novel culminates as Jessie’s maze, Isabel’s cave, and Sara’s chains merge with the Graces’ world so that the choice each of them makes toward freedom from the past and into a future of their own making, ultimately becomes the Graces’ way home.

You can purchase THE THREE GRACES at: Amazon | Barnes and Nobles | Smashwords

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INTERVIEW

 1)      Tell us about your book and why you chose to write it: The Three Graces is about three young women on a journey: A journey to find their true selves, a journey of friendship, a journey to let go of the past so they can move into their futures. My book is a story of  women finding the freedom to be who they are meant to be and share the talents they have with others. I was inspired by an experience in my own young adult life and the three characters, Jessie, Isabel and Sara, grew out of my imagining other young women facing similar challenges.  

2)      If you could be one character inside of your book who would it be and why? I had so much fun imagining the goddesses in my story, Brilliance, Joy and Bloom. If I could be one character it would be Joy.  Her sole purpose in life is to bring happiness, creativity, laughter and song to others. What an amazingly beautiful idea!

3)      Who is your favorite author and what is your favorite book?
I have so many favorites! Classics: Jane Austen; YA: Cassandra Clare and Suzanne Collins; Vampires: J.R. Ward; Romance: Madeline Hunter; Historical Fiction: Christie Phillips; I also love Elizabeth Gilbert, Deborah Harkness and Diana Gabaldon.

4)      What made you start writing? Well, I’d been writing ever since I could remember, journalling and some poetry I shared with friends and family. After I had my first son, I tried writing a children’s book but didn’t get much further than a first draft. Then one day I met someone who told me I had a story to tell and I needed to write it down. And I decided to take her seriously and The Three Graces evolved.

5)      If you could have one person read the book for audio purposes who would be your star celebrity? Meryl Streep. She is an amazing actress and has a great voice that she can do just about anything with.

6)      What do you have coming down the pipe in the future? Art is a huge inspiration for me. Hence the statue in The Three Graces. When I was traveling through Italy and Greece with my husband a few years ago, I saw a painting in the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome that inspired my next novel, which I am currently working on and hope to finish by the end of the year.

7)      What is your favorite movie? I have lots of favorites but one I enjoy watching again and again is Room with a View  based on the novel by E.M. Forster.

8)      Do you have any rituals you partake in while writing?
With my busy life, that is almost impossible. I can write anywhere, anytime, as long as the inspiration hits and my laptop is nearby. Crowded cafes, a quiet or often not so quiet kitchen table, the park, you name it.  

9)      Who inspires you?  Other women and the telling of their stories, whether fictional or not, inspires me.

10)   Any last words before the lightening round begins? Enjoy The Three Graces!

Fast 10 –

Hot or Cold: hot

Black or White: black

Mountain or Beach: beach

Romance or Mystery: romance

Book or Movie: book

New Release or Classic: new release

Coke or Pepsi: Coke

PJ’s or Birthday Suit: pjs

Dogs or Cats: dogs

Sunny Day or Rainy Day: sunny

About MICHELE WOLFE

Growing up between the Rocky Mountains and the city of Denver in Colorado, gave me a life-long love of both. I suspect my experiences were similar to others my age then; summers in one-piece bathing suits; bicycle riding without a helmet; vacationing in the family station wagon; skiing down the local mountains. I was lucky enough to be the spoiled youngest of three girls and supported by friends and a loving extended family.

I loved drama, singing, gymnastics and ice skating. And I was never without a good book, no matter where I went. Soon after finishing college and becoming a teacher, I decided I wanted to explore the world. I took long road trips, spent time at Martha’s Vineyard, and fell in love with the ocean and California, which eventually became my home.

Four years after moving to Los Angeles, I discovered two things that changed my life. My husband was the first. We fell in love hard and fast. Twenty-two years later, we are fully, after a lot of hard work, co-dependent and co-evolved, and very happy about both. The second discovery was a passion for teaching adults English as a Second Language in a poor immigrant community in East L.A. I’m still there, too.

My husband and I have two handsome boys, Caleb Justus and Joshua William. They are our pride and joy. Caleb is in the Army and Joshua is finishing high school. And I should mention our ‘girl’ Sophie, who loves running to and fro on our walks, dancing in the kitchen, her tail-wagging in joy.

Being a busy teacher, mother and wife made finding time to write a challenge. When I started my first novel, there was no space in our little home to write except at the kitchen table. I diligently carved out time on the weekends and eventually took my laptop to coffee shops and writers’ groups to finish it.

When writing, I let the story and characters come to me in their own time, in their own way. I am inspired by music and art, which often influence a scene or a conversation in my stories. I hope my writing inspires others and makes people think and feel. And of course be entertained.

I am working on my next novel, also about a work of art, this time a painting at the Museum of Modern Art in Rome. I am currently submitting two short stories as well to literary magazines.

Connect with Author Michele Wolfe

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HEA Book Tours Presents: Spotlight: The Beautiful Series by Emily McKee

A Beautiful Idea

The Beautiful Series, Book 1

SYNOPSIS:

Isabelle Clark always had ideas, but that’s all they ever were . . . until now.

She grew up in a world filled with poverty and hatred from the person who gave birth to her and had decided she would finally make her ideas a reality.

After moving away to college as a junior she ran into the University of Maryland’s walking one-night stand. Literally.

Ryder Mitchell was every girl’s wet dream all in one muscled, tattooed, pierced, baseball playing package. He thought he had the life: going to school, tattooing people by day, and giving girls the best orgasms of their life by night.

When he found out that Financial Aid didn’t fully cover Isabelle’s room and board Ryder had an idea: Isabelle should move in with him.

On the outside everybody sees Isabelle as a quiet bookworm and Ryder as a player, both on and off the baseball diamond. They soon learn who the other truly is.

Either way, they’re about to realize this idea was a beautiful one.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20262332-a-beautiful-idea

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TEASER:

"Ryder?" I questioned. “What kind of name is that?” I blurted. Oh my God, did I just say that out loud?

Hearing a deep groan coming from the gorgeous guy, my eyes locked with his. Smirking down at me, he leaned in and said, “It’s Ryder. Think of it as ‘I’ll ride her all night long,’” as he placed his hand out to shake mine.

A Beautiful Mess 

The Beautiful Series #2

SYNOPSIS:

Ashlynn Miller has always done the right thing. She's always known what to do when it comes to situations in life.

That is, until she met Jason Williams their freshman year of college. Now it just seems like her life is one big mess after another.

To everyone else Jason Williams is just another hot, single guy walking around on the University of Maryland's campus.

However, deep down his life is a complete mess. Growing up wasn't as easy for Jason as it was for Ashlynn. He's had to deal with things he may not ever be able to share with anyone, especially not Ashlynn.

Keeping secrets and harboring feelings doesn't sound like the best way to start off a relationship. Could it be too much of a mess for them to handle?

Or are the best things in life worth fighting for and could they somehow make a horrible mess, beautiful?

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20617324-a-beautiful-mess

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TEASER:

Releasing his grip on his cock, in a husky voice Jason said, “I want you to bend over the bed and move your legs apart.”

I couldn’t do something as simple as nod my head so I took my hand out of my panties and walked over to the bed, but heard Jason say from behind me, “Keep touching yourself Ash.”

A Beautiful Mistake

The Beautiful Series #3

SYNOPSIS:

Jade Williams has been a walking mistake since the day she was born.

Picking the wrong friends. Picking the wrong boyfriend. She also thought it was a mistake when she allowed her brother's sexy old roommate, Neil, to move in with her.

Neil James is a walking contradiction.

He has piercings and looks like a bad-boy rebel, but he also stutters through his words and blushes whenever he talks to Jade.

His whole life Neil has seen the effects of what can happen if you make a mistake. He's seen the damage it has caused and the outcomes because of those mistakes. Learning from others' actions he decided to make a promise to himself and has kept that promise. Up until, he met Jade and moved in with her.

When a secret unravels, Jade questions what exactly is going on in their relationship...

Will this be yet another terrible mistake made on Jade's part or can Neil repair the pieces to Jade's past and give her a beautiful future?

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18074046-a-beautiful-mistake

PURCHASE LINKS:

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TEASER:

“As much I want to make you come right now, I’m not going to.” My mouth dropped open and I was left speechless. I couldn’t form words. Chuckling, Neil put up a finger. “At least, not tonight. But very soon, I will make you come. With my fingers.”

Please.

“With my tongue.”

Yes, please.

“With my cock.”

A Beautiful Struggle

The Beautiful Series #4

SYNOPSIS:

Patrick Christiansen has faced his fair share of struggles throughout his life.

Losing his parents at a young age. Coming to the conclusion on his sexuality. But he’s embraced every single struggle with open arms because he knows everything happens for a reason. Even when he’s introduced to the sexy, football playing Derrick Miles.

Derrick Miles has lived a pretty normal life for the most part.

But he’s never fully lived because he’s always been hidden by a secret… just exactly who he is. He knows what he wants but he’s afraid what others will think of him when he becomes who he was always meant to be.

But what happens when Derrick can no longer hide who he really is? Will the truth destroy everything around him? Or will it set him free and make the struggles he’s dealt with his entire life beautiful?

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TEASER:

Holding his hands in mine, I sucked in a breath and said, “I’ll be there with you.” I paused a moment. “Well, if you want me there.”

At that moment, Derrick opened his eyes. “I want you there.”

A Beautiful Choice

The Beautiful Series #5

SYNOPSIS:

Sarah Thompson ...

You already know Gabe and I get our Happily Ever After. You might be asking yourself what’s the point in this story when you already know the outcome? We get married. We have a child. The thing is, while we get to the happy part, it was a difficult and turbulent ride to get to that very point.

I made choices. He made choices. We both made choices and sometimes they were filled with regrets. But you can’t change it. And I wouldn’t want to because we grew from it. We learned. We fell in love.

With Gabe? They were the most tear-filled, screaming and yelling moments of my life. They were disastrous and ugly. And I wouldn’t change them for anything. Why you ask? They became the most beautiful choices of my life. So for that sole reason - I wouldn’t change a damn thing.

Gabe Prescott ...

I made very few choices in life. For the most part people made my choices for me. I never got to choose anything . . . besides Sarah Thompson. The beautiful, blonde haired selfish-bitch who was best friends with my boy Ryder.

I honestly don’t know how the hell he survived that cold-heart. Yet somehow I melted that icy heart and fell in love. I made that choice. And while the road was sometimes the ugliest, it still to this day is the most beautiful choice I ever made.

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TEASER:

Releasing the finger from his mouth, Gabe said, “Fuck, I’m hard as hell. I just want to bend you over and fuck your pussy until you squirt all over me.”

“Yes, please,” I moaned.

Growling, he said, “While I would love to do that, I can’t right now, baby.” Breaking eye contact with me, he looked over at the clock hanging on the wall. “It’s time for us to graduate.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Emily McKee

For the past 21 years, I have been a planner and an organizer. I always needed things a specific way and then everything changed for me. I've always had a vivid imagination and thoughts racing through my mind. I realized that life is way too short to let things pass me by, because in the blink of an eye everything could change. So I decided to just live in the moment, taking every chance and opportunity led my way. No second thoughts and just going with the flow. 

I decided to put the fictional characters and the conversations going on in my head to paper. I know, it makes me sound crazy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I've embraced crazy and hectic and last minute because it's led me to making my dreams a reality.

When I'm not writing Happily Ever After's I'm reading about them and living one. I think this world is filled with too much sadness already we don't need to read about it as well. I write because I love it and I've allowed my imagination to run wild and be crazy and free. Just like me. ❤

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