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Book Blitz: Between You and Me

9/20/2017

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Between You and Me
By Lynn Turner
Genre: Contemporary Romance
 
Synopsis
 
Love at first sight strikes Seattle Scientist Finnegan Kane at the worst possible moment, paralyzing him as he’s pitching his cutting-edge idea to powerful New York venture capitalist Emanuela Monroe…

Finn survived the crash that killed his parents when he was sixteen. Twenty years later, his smart devices are about to redefine what it means to be disabled. 

Emanuela makes dreams come true for a living, but still longs to fulfill her own. Despite Finn's stunning secret, she thinks his idea might be worth the risk...and he’s determined to show her that he is, too.

About the Author

Lynn Turner inherited her writing gene from her mother, who created fantastic tales about witches, invisible worlds and talking animals, and read them to her children at night. Lynn isn’t as great with the voices as her mother, but Rome wasn’t built in a day.
 
She discovered romance far too young, when a mission to find a young adult fantasy title led her to historical romance. She spent hours skimming those sumptuous pages, drinking in the vivid descriptions of settings and clothes, feisty heroines and looming lords, and poetic language. (She may or may not have enjoyed the PG-13 bits too, tucking a new title beneath her pillow at night).
 
She enjoys character-driven narratives most, and anything that transports her someplace else. Passionate about food and travel, she features healthy doses of both in the stories she crafts. Above all, she is dedicated to writing inclusive stories that explore what it means to be imperfectly human.
 
When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling, dreaming of traveling, or watching old Samantha Brown travelogue videos and wishing she had her job. She and her husband share their home in California with their two extraordinary children, and hope to add a floppy kitty to the family very soon.
 
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/LynnTurnerAuthor

On Twitter: www.twitter.com/Lynn_Writes
Website: www.LynnTurnerAuthor.com
 
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On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35441767-between-you-and-me#other_reviews

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​An Excerpt:
 
All the emotions from that night washed over him and the onslaught churned his stomach. “It was the same for me. But at the same time, I wanted to get far the hell away from you.” He watched her face for any sign of hurt, but to his relief, she just nodded.
 
“I know.” She frowned. “It was so strange. Almost made me sick.”
 
He drew in a sharp breath, noticing her stiffen in response.
 
“What?” she asked.
 
“That’s exactly how it was for me. It’s how I’m feeling right now.”
 
She nodded again. “We were both a little off. But your pitch was one of the more memorable ones I’ve had.”
 
“Don’t remind me. I don’t think I’ve ever botched it like that before.”
 
“Excuse me?” She smacked his chest. “Maybe I should rescind that offer.”
 
He chuckled. He knew she was wide open, and he wanted her to trust him. It was his turn to be exposed. He tapped his leg. “This is the best one I’ve had so far, except I can’t deep sea dive with it.”
 
She reached for his hand. “How many do you have?”
 
“Just one. But I’m waiting for the military to finish developing those bionic legs so I can lift cars with my foot.”
 
Her slim fingers traced his bigger ones. “You don’t have to do that, you know. Self-deprecate. You’ve already seen me naked.”
 
His eyes raked over her, his pulse jumping at her words. “You have no idea how much I’d like to see that again,” he said, sensing her shiver. “But first I want you to see me too. The real me.” He looked down at their hands. “Only if you’re comfortable.”
 
“I want to see. I just didn’t know how to ask. Or if I should ask.” She smiled. “I didn’t want to offend you.”
 
“You haven’t asked me to spank you with it, so this is already an improvement from my last date.”
 
Emanuela gasped. “No…”
 
He laughed at her horrified expression. “’Fraid so.” He gently removed her legs from his lap and stood in front of her. “And that was an improvement from the date before that.”
 
“Oh my God.” She snickered. “That’s awful.”
 
“Well, some kinky stuff is fun.”
 
“Ugh.” She narrowed her eyes. “Just drop your pants already!”
 
He grinned and turned away to do just that, bending to tug them off before coming back to sit beside her. Without further ceremony, he pushed on the front of the leg and a tiny motor whirred. “It’s vacuum sealed,” he said. “The button is hidden beneath this sleeve.”
 
He pulled down the flesh-colored skin covering his knee and the prosthetic leg. Then, he removed the prosthesis and propped it against the end table, glancing at Emanuela.
 
“What’s that?” she asked.
 
“It’s a sock. Just makes it more comfortable. Tighter fit.”
 
“How does it feel to take it off? Is it like taking your shoes off at the end of the day?”
 
“Wow.” He smiled wide. “That’s not half bad… It’s more like taking off a snug pair of jeans. Just by the way it feels.”
 
She nodded and he removed the sock, then peeled off the liner to leave his stump bare.
 
He watched her a moment, letting her take it in. Her eyes widened. Much of his leg was intact, halfway to his shin. It was smooth and conical, with a long pink scar at the tip of the stump.
 
“Some assembly required,” he said.
 
She made a sound that was half-gasp, half-laugh. “I’m sorry.”
 
“Don’t be. I was shocked the first time I saw it too.”
 
Her lips parted and closed again, darkness clouding her eyes. Finn could read everything in her face, and he silently agreed with the conflict he saw there. Part of him wanted to share the details about what happened, but another part of him wanted to preserve a moment that was new and exciting and full of promise. Another time. If she gives me a chance.
 
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Review: Dare to Rock

9/18/2017

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Dare to Rock
Dare to Love Book 5
by Carly Phillips

Synopsis:

He’s a Sex and a Rock & Roll superstar who can have anything he wants...


Fans adore him, women throw themselves at him, and Grey Kingston can afford everything he couldn’t growing up. Yet at the height of his career, he’s ready to walk away and return home to a simpler life… and the girl he left behind. Once home, he finds Avery Dare, is now a fiery, sexy woman, and she isn’t ready to forgive. Still, Grey is determined to rock his way back into her life … and her bed.

Triggers Warnings

  • anxiety; panic attacks
  • stalking
  • bullying

Review

I found Dare to Rock at my local library which is funny because I usually find these books only on ebook for my Kindle. Any of my readers know that I usually cringe with romance covers, but I thought what the heck - especially since it's so short (195 pages!). 

Grey is this small town guy turned famous rocker, but he's realizing that past his fame, he's quite lonely. He finds that the constant in his mind has been his ex girlfriend, Avery. He left his home and Avery years ago to chase his dream of being a musician, but he's come to realize that fame and his career are not filling up the holes in his heart. 

Avery has grown more into herself and has a fruitful career as a YouTuber. She blogs and posts about lifestyle, makeup, etc. She's still quite the introvert, distancing herself from any kind of attention that she can't control. Until the day Grey sends her tickets to one of his concerts. 

Dare to Rock is that classic post-adolescent years second chance story. Both Avery and Grey still very much have the same feelings for each other, and dive in head first into them. However, something they both are slowly coming to realize is that the years between them have also changed them as individuals. So, how do these two combine what they are to each other with who they have become?

Well, it's definitely something easier said than done. Avery has a history with her dislike of being the center of attention, and that's all Grey seems to have nowadays. There is increasing pressure on the both of them - the want to be together with the difficulty of knowing it will involve consequences due to Grey's fame. 

All in all this was a sweet second chance romance. I don't usually read second chance romances because - well, sometimes there's a lot of angsty baggage and I read romance for it's freshness, know what I mean? But I find myself softening toward the trope. I also don't frequent rocker romances, and I may turn a new leaf on that too. I enjoyed how real worries were addressed in the book. I had never wondered, "How do famous people manage their relationships?" because, well, I'm not famous. But this story provided a different perspective and definitely one that left me with some empathy for the situation. I definitely felt for both characters as they braved the new experiences, and very real dangers. 

​If you're a fan of second chance  love, or are simply looking for a good short read, definitely check this one out. 
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A Note from Me to You

9/17/2017

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Dear Reader,

It's been awhile since I've been active on my blog. I'm truly sorry for that. Life has gotten a bit busy, and I also find myself with non-blog-non-book endeavors that I'm trying to grow. However, I am returning to take care of my blog - something that I hope to do on the regular now. So, let me give you some updates!

One of those endeavors is my new Etsy store. Book Fidelity on Etsy is my creative outlet that I'm slowly adding to. It contains some art prints, cross stitch, and embroidery that I have been working on. Please stop by if any of that interests you.

Something else I have been mulling over is creating an extensive Google document to let readers know when certain books contain certain triggers. Triggers like: stalking, sexual assault, rape, etc. I was listening to a older episode of a podcast I listen to where a reader was wondering if one of these documents exist. I'm not entirely sure that it does because I still need to do more research on it - but I definitely don't mind starting one with the books I've read. Look for that link coming soon.

Something you can see coming as soon as this Monday is that each of my posts, that needs it of course, will have a Trigger Warnings section before my review. This can contain anything from panic attacks to stalking to rape. If I feel it may be something that a reader should know, I'm going to place it there. I encourage fellow readers to email me or comment if I've missed something. You can email me at [email protected]. 

I look forward to being more involved, and to providing you all with more content. Thank you for sticking with me!

With much love,

​Celia
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