New Release - Oceanside by Michelle Mankin

This story has one of my favorite covers - and the story inside does NOT disappoint!  

Isn't this cover DREAMY?  

*swoon*  

I'm switching things up a bit for this one & posting my review below with the Amazon link rather than GoodReads.  : )  

Oceanside

by

Michelle Mankin

Fanny & Ash pulled me in straight away. Their story is intense and complex, and the obstacles they face are unique. Unique to the book world, altho Ash's obstacles are, I think, common issues that have been overlooked in recent years. 

There are some parts I wasn't a fan of - glimpses of Ash's pre-Fanny life that were too detailed for me, altho I understand why they were included. I did skip around those, not fully reading them as they were personal hard no's. 

Aside from that, I love the pacing of the story, the friendship & road to trust each of them must take to get to their (also unique and complex) HEA. Seeing the couples from the earlier books was a treat, and seeing how they are all FAMILY, how they are all connected and work at those connections was truly mesmerizing and beautiful to read. 

I love Fanny's strength and resilience, Ash's dominance and care, and both of their protection for each other! This is an amazing story, full of love, hope, and promise. I'm very interested to see updates & to read Hollie's story! : )

Also, just a small shout out to one of Michelle's other series that I really enjoyed, Tempest.  The first book, Irresistible Refrain, is free on Amazon.

This series also deals w/ some tough, important topics.  <3  

TTFN!

: ) 

An Exciting New Kindle World From Aurora Rose Reynolds

BOOM!

Oh my heck, y'all!  I have been chomping at the bit to share this Kindle World!  I mean, I've been sharing the books I've been blessed to read early as I've read them, but now... Now I can share them ALL!!!  Because it's LIVE!  

I've gushed about my love for all things Aurora Rose Reynolds before.  She is one of my all time favorite authors, and because of her, I've met some of my other all time favorite authors, as well.  

: )  

Seriously, check out all of those books!  The covers are gorgeous, the authors she chose to launch this world of hers are ALL absolutely AMAZING, and I'm looking forward to doing some re-reads as well as discovering the new ones as well!  

As of this writing, I've read the following:

Until Susan

by 

CP Smith

Learn about how James & Susan's BOOM created the Maysons we love so much!

Until Avery

by

Brynne Asher

Um, y'all!  I LOVE LINK & AVERY!  

Until Nox

by 

Layla Frost

This was my first Layla book & it swooned me right off my feet & I'm looking forward to reading her other stories!!  <3  

Until More 

by 

S Van Horne

This was my first Sonya book & I highly enjoyed it!  Since reading it, I've also read book 1 in her More series & am looking forward to continuing!!  : )  

Until Leo

by 

Rochelle Paige

Um.  It's LEO (from Until Nico) and his lady love is CARRIE!  

Plus, it's written by Rochelle, so instant favorite!  ;)  

So, there ya have it!  

If you'd like to take a look at the covers a lil closer & the descriptions, here's the link for the Kindle World:

SERIES AMAZON LINK: http://1click.bz/HappilyEverAlpha

ALSO!  Remember, these are in Kindle Unlimited, so if you're a subscriber to that, you can read them all as part of your subscription!  (I never thought I'd be an advocate for KU, but it's been really awesome for me so far!)  

Once you've tried them, let me know what you think in the comments - and if you pick a favorite!  ; ) 

TTFN!

: ) 

(p.s. - Thanks to Give Me Books for the awesome graphic & promoting this release!)  

March Roundup - No Foolin'!

Starting off, I have to say - this year has been AMAZING for new releases as well as my finding "older" books & series to love.  

And before I get to the books, I have to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my mama!  She & her twin are 70 today & I'm very happy to have them in my life!  
April 1st was never about a "fools" day for me - it's always the day to celebrate!
And this year it's extra special, because it's also Easter.  
Blessings!!  

: ) 

Now, March's Roundup!  

First of all, my spotlight book of the month:

 My Torin 

by 

K Webster

(This cover is ... oooh!) 

This story!  It's SO unique & different & the blurb tells you nearly NOTHING.

I highly encourage going into it as blind as you can, because it's such a great experience.

It's so totally worth it!  

Next up, we have Jamie Schlosser's Outcast.  

This cover!!!  

*swoon* 

It's no secret that I ADORE Jamie & have loved every single one of her books!  This one especially touched me because of the way Ezra & Kayla both feel out of place at times, but are both able to stand up for themselves - and each other.  It's full of heart & hope & is diverse in a natural way, the way diversity is meant to be!  : )  

Fighting Weight
by 

Gillian Jones

Then, we have a book that was difficult in the beginning.  It tackles some TOUGH subjects, and the writing is so real, so incredibly well-done that you can't help but FEEL along with the main character.  And she goes through a kind of hell.  And I struggled, because my empathy was alive & well & in full force.  

I continued with the story, so beautifully written, I was pulled in & didn't want to go.  I hunkered down with my tissues and iced coffee (you may want wine...) & read this amazing story full of so much heart.  

Lover Come Back 
by
Scott Hildreth
(I don't have a cover image for this one! 
D'oh!) 
Also on my list this month is a biography of sorts - not my usual, I know!  But Scott wrote his & Jess's story in his usual manner.  It's a beautiful tribute to their relationship, as well as to his family & life in general.  I absolutely loved it & it's a great read!  If you're already a fan of Scott - or if this is your first read from him (because if that's the case, you'll want to read more!).  
It broke my star rating!!!  

Wait With Me
by 
Amy Daws

Have you heard the story of this book?  It's unique & funny & FUN!  
So, Amy had been having a little trouble writing her latest Harris brother story.  Then she took her car to get tires at her local tire shop, Tires Tires Tires.
The words, they flowed!
So, she kept going back.  She borrowed cars from neighbors, family, teachers, ANYONE who would let her take their car in, she did it.  Even after she ran out of cars, she continued.  And she documented the whole adventure on social media.
AND WE LOVED IT!
So, with some encouragement from her agent - and fans - she fictionalized it, added a romance & badda bing, badda boom!  This story was born.
It's fun & has lots of LOL moments & banter (love!) but is also more emotional than I was anticipating.
That's the best kind of surprise!  

Lennon Reborn
by 
Scarlett Cole

Have I gushed to y'all about this series before?  
It's one of my FAVORITES!
It starts at the end of her Second Circle Tattoos series (which I also LOVE), and then moves into a spin off series about the rest of Preload.  They're a rock band, but not typical.
Each story is an emotional, healing journey - and Lennon has his own healing to do.
I absolutely ADORE this story, and I'm including it with March (even tho it doesn't come out until May) because it was one of my favorite reads of the month.

What did y'all read in March?
Any favorites?
Anything that WOW'd you & we all need to read?
Drop a comment!  Don't be shy!  ;)  

TTFN!
: )