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Slammed by Colleen Hoover Following the unexpected death of her father, 18-year-old Layken is forced to be the rock for both her mother and younger brother. Outwardly, she appears resilient and tenacious, but inwardly, she's losing hope. Enter Will Cooper: The attractive, 21-year-old new neighbor with an intriguing passion for slam poetry and a unique sense of humor. Within days of their introduction, Will and Layken form an intense emotional connection, leaving Layken with a renewed sense of hope. Not long after an intense, heart-stopping first date, they are slammed to the core when a shocking revelation forces their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together, and the secret that keeps them apart.   Review:  Colleen is amazing at making you feel what these characters go through. I laughed out loud and cried throughout the entire thing. I enjoyed readin...

Faking It By Cora Carmack Mackenzie “Max” Miller has a problem. Her parents have arrived in town for a surprise visit, and if they see her dyed hair, tattoos, and piercings, they just might disown her. Even worse, they’re expecting to meet a nice, wholesome boyfriend, not a guy named Mace who has a neck tattoo and plays in a band. All her lies are about to come crashing down around her, but then she meets Cade. Cade moved to Philadelphia to act and to leave his problems behind in Texas. So far though, he’s kept the problems and had very little opportunity to take the stage. When Max approaches him in a coffee shop with a crazy request to pretend to be her boyfriend, he agrees to play the part. But when Cade plays the role a little too well, they’re forced to keep the ruse going. And the more they fake the relationship, the more real it begins to feel. Audience: 18+ Review:  I love the struggle and the humor in each character. Getting to know Max bit by bit was intriguing...

OMG here it is!!! The cover reveal for Ultimate Sacrifice by S. E. Green!!! But first! Here's what it's about :) Ultimate Sacrifice by S. E. Green Vickie has always lived a quiet, ordinary life in an equally quiet and ordinary small town. Yet one fateful night a child turns up dead in the woods behind her house in a ritualistic slaughter. Vickie and her family are suddenly thrown into a national spotlight. But as the investigation unfolds, she begins to realize her family isn’t so ordinary after all. Evil is inching closer to those she holds dear and Vickie isn't sure who she can ultimately trust.   Spooky, right?! I get chills just thinking about it!! I can not wait to read this! October 10th better come quick!! ;) Now! The Moment We've All Been Waiting For!!!! *** The Beautiful Cover! So creepy and beautiful I just want to pet it!! I can't wait to get my hands on this book!! Review:  I received an ARC (A...

Scythe of Darkness by Dawn Husted For Mia Hieskety, surviving high school meant focusing on exams and avoiding stupid parties. After breaking up with the only boyfriend she ever had, dating was off the agenda. That is, until Thanatos came along. Inexplicably drawn to Thanatos, she's determined to find out who he is and why he insists on wearing gloves to school. Something is off about him. And it's as if she can  feel  him when he's near. Without warning, she's thrust into a sinister world and discovers a truth that she never expected. When a supernatural connection puts Mia's life at risk, she doesn't know who to trust—especially Thanatos. But what if she's in love with him? Bold, irresistible, and beautifully written,  Scythe of Darkness explores a star-crossed destiny in a whole new way. Don't miss this hot YA urban fantasy! Audience: Teen Review:  (Kelsey):  We received this book as an ARC (advanced reader copy) for a review. In the...

Still Missing by Chevy Stevens On the day she was abducted, Annie O’Sullivan, a 32-year-old realtor, had three goals—sell a house, forget about a recent argument with her mother, and be on time for dinner with her ever-patient boyfriend. The open house is slow, but when her last visitor pulls up in a van as she's about to leave, Annie thinks it just might be her lucky day after all.  Still Missing  interweaves the year Annie spent as the captive of a psychopath in a remote mountain cabin, which unfold through sessions with her psychiatrist, with a second narrative following the events after her escape—her struggle to piece her shattered life back together and the ongoing police investigation into the identity of her captor. Still Missing  is a shocking, visceral, brutal and beautifully crafted novel. Audience: Adult (17+) Review:  Chevy Stevens doesn't disappoint. The first novel I read by her was Never Knowing and it was Amazing so intense. I finally pick...

The Cabin by Natasha Preston They think they’re invincible. They think they can do and say whatever they want. They think there are no consequences. They’ve left me no choice. It’s time for them to pay for their sins. A weekend partying at a remote cabin is just what Mackenzie needs. She can’t wait to let loose with her friends. But a crazy night of fun leaves two of them dead—murdered. With no signs of a forced entry or struggle, suspicion turns to the five survivors. Someone isn’t telling the truth. And Mackenzie’s first mistake? Assuming the killing is over… Audience: 13+ Review: I really loved The Cellar by Natasha Preston, which is what made me want to read ALL of her books. I get obsessed once I love an author, and it makes me want to read everything they've written. Plus The Cabin looked right up my alley! Murder, mystery, remote cabin = yes!  I was a bit disappointed with the story line when I got into it. The remote cabin is part of the story, but it's a sm...

Hey guys!!!!  Cover Reveal! How exciting!!! We are so excited to be a part of showing the cover for Hide From Me  By Mary Lindsey!!! :) The cover is so beautiful and that description! Oh my!! We cannot wait to read this gem on November 7th!! I mean...just look at it!!! Hide From Me  By Mary Lindsey Publisher:   Entangled Teen Publication Date:   November 7, 2017 "We all hold a beast inside. The only difference is what form it takes when freed." Something's not right about Rain Ryland's new hometown. On the surface, it's a friendly, tight-knit community, but something deadly lurks underneath the small-town charm. Everyone he meets is hiding something—especially Friederike Burkhart, the hottest girl he's ever laid eyes on. Rain's determined to find out her secret, even if it kills him...and it just might. Ancient magic and modern society collide in a sexy, spellbinding romanc...