Books with Chrissy: February 2021

New Release and Review: Everlast by Alex Grayson

Everlast by Alex Grayson is now live!

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Alex Grayson, comes an
emotionally captivating love story that rivals time....

Lincoln was my once in a lifetime, my destiny.

I was his happily ever after, his kismet.

I met him when I was eight, and he saved me from the bullies on the school playground.

The next day, he called me his girl.

When we were thirteen, we began to look at each other differently.

At fourteen, we shared our first kiss.

We were sixteen the first time we made love and promised we’d always be together.

The night before we graduated high-school, he asked me to marry him, and the day before we left for college, I became his wife.

Our first child came when we were just twenty-three. And our second, five years later.

Our future was forevermore written in the stars. We had that indescribable kind of love everyone searches for, but rarely ever find. A love so strong, one lifetime wouldn’t be enough.

His soul was my mate, and mine was his.

Our life was perfect. Until it wasn’t.

Fate brought us together... would it dare tear us apart?

NOTE: This is the second book in the Ever Series. Forevermore should be read BEFORE you read Everlast. It is novella length and is available for free on all retailers.

Download Everlast today!
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Kobo: https://bit.ly/everag

Download Forevermore for FREE today!
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Listen to the Ever Series today on Audible!
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My Thoughts and Review:

For me this is a 3.5 star read. I absolutely loved the prequel, Forevermore. Following Molly and Lincoln as they fell in love. This book continues their journey.

It is well written, with scenes that will take you through the whole spectrum of emotions. However, for me it was a much slower read than I would have liked. I also don't know that I personally would classify this one as a romance, since the main characters are already in a loving and dedicated relationship.

Overall it is an enjoyable read.

Meet Alex

Alex Grayson is a USA Today bestselling author of heart pounding, emotionally gripping contemporary romances including the Jaded Series, the Consumed Series, the Hell Night Series, and multiple standalone novels. Her passion for books was reignited by a gift from her sister-in-law. After spending several years as a devoted reader and blogger, Alex decided to write and independently publish her first novel in 2014 (an endeavor that took a little longer than expected). The rest, as they say, is history.

Originally a southern girl, Alex now lives in Ohio with her husband, daughter, three cats and one dog. She loves the color blue, homemade lasagna, casually browsing real estate, and interacting with her readers. Visit her website, www.alexgraysonbooks.com, or find her on social media!

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New Release and Review: Return to Us by Corinne Michaels

Return to Us by Corinne Michaels is now live!

From New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes a new second chance standalone love story.

At eighteen, I walked away from Willow Creek Valley for good.

I was young, scared, and stupid, and it cost me the love of my life—Grayson Parkerson.

Fourteen years later, a crash sends me back home to recover.

Back to where we met, fell in love, and planned a future.

The one he’s now living as a single dad to his daughter.

Working at The Park Inn together gives us a chance to reconnect, and seeing him with his little girl makes me long for the days when he was mine. One look in his gorgeous blue-green eyes, and it’s like I never left. One kiss, and my world is upside down. One night together, and I know without a doubt, in his arms is where I belong.

I’m not the girl I was—intimidated by his wealthy family and desperate to escape our small town. I can imagine a new life for us here.

But he’s learned to guard his heart, and trust won’t come easily.

How can I convince him to give first love a second chance?

Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Google Play, Kobo, Barnes & Noble!

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Narrated by Andi Arndt & Sebastian York

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My Thoughts and Review:

Fans of Corinne Michaels will not be disappointed with this second chance, single dad, small town romance.

I only thought I loved the Arrowwood brothers series. Return to Us is an outstanding standalone beginning to the Willow Creek Valley series. This book brings all the feels. I laughed and cried with all of these characters.

If you have read the Arrowwood brothers books you will have met a few characters who make appearances in this book. The most important of these is the heroine of the story, Jessica, who was the flight attendant on the plane that Jacob was on when it crashed. That event is what brings us to the beginning of this book. It takes Jessica back home to heal and recover.

Corinne Michaels has a talent for writing characters who will win you over quickly. While I fell in love with Hadley in Come Back for Me (Arrowwood brothers book 1), Amelia in Return to Us stole the show as far as children characters are concerned. I hope we continue to get glimpses of her through out this series.

This book is one that I never wanted to put down. There was romance, and some tense moments. There were unexpected twists that had me gasping in shock. I can not wait for the next book in this series.

Meet Corinne

Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.

Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed--reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.

Connect with Corinne

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New Release and Review: Close Quarters by Kandi Steiner

My boyfriend's billionaire boss always gets what he wants.⁣

Menacingly handsome and unquestionably powerful, Theo Whitman need only snap his fingers to have a flock of supermodels fall at his feet. So when his steel gray eyes first meet mine, I expect him to pass right over me, to not give so much as a second thought to my presence.⁣

Instead, he sees me. ⁣

Truly sees me. ⁣

And for a girl who prefers to hide behind her camera lens, it's the most unnerving experience of my life.⁣

Until he asks me to stay on his yacht for the summer.⁣

All I have to do to earn my keep is be Theo's on-call photographer when he has guests, and I'll get a free ride through the Mediterranean with my boyfriend. Easy peasy.⁣

Still, my skin prickles in warning when I say yes.⁣

As the humid days fade into balmy nights, I can't seem to avoid Theo. And when he finds me, it's like a rabbit running into a wolf.⁣

His intense gaze immobilizes me. The way he speaks strips me bare. Every brush of his skin sears me like a violent flame.⁣

My boyfriend's billionaire boss always gets what he wants.⁣⁣

And this time, I think he wants me.

Download today or read FREE with Kindle Unlimited

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My Thoughts and Review

For me this book gets 3.5 stars. This book was not quite what I have come to expect from Kandi Steiner.

The prologue of this book will get you heart racing. It got me insanely psyched to read this book. Then the first half to 2/3 of the book felt kind of slow. I was a bit confused as to how the prologue would fit the book.

I continued to push through, because I had to find out what this prologue meant, and it's Kandi Steiner. The last part of the book was mind blowing amazing. When I finally got to what the prologue had previewed for me, it was not at all what I expected.

So in closing, this is a book you need to stick with. It will be amazing, even if it starts slow.

Also, it might teach you a valuable lesson. I know it hit home for me.

"until I finally realized that though I had good intentions, I was losing myself in the name of serving others." Theo, Close Quarters by Kandi Steiner

Meet Kandi

Kandi Steiner is a bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur living in Tampa, FL. Best known for writing "emotional rollercoaster" stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance -- in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you're a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she's your gal.

An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women's Studies. She started writing back in the 4th grade after reading the first Harry Potter installment. In 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her "freedom of press." She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a die hard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.

When Kandi isn't writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, talking with her extremely vocal cat, and spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys live music, traveling, anything heavy in carbs, beach days, movie marathons, craft beer and sweet wine -- not necessarily in that order.

Connect with Kandi

Website: www.kandisteiner.com

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Dual Cover Reveal: Pieces of Us and Somehow Finding Us by Claudia Burgoa

Claudia Burgoa has revealed the cover for Pieces of Us & Somehow Finding Us!

Releasing: April 19, 2021 & May 4, 2021

Cover Design: Hang Le

Music brought us together. Tragedy bonded us forever.

The Sinners of Seattle were the only family I knew. That's where I met Ethan "Kill" Killian.Both of us had bad childhoods. We knew all about unrequited love.You know what they say... misery loves company.

We shared firsts.We shared nights.One of us fell in love. It wasn't him.

After the band broke up, Kill became the CEO of a communications firm.Turns out, suits suit him. He's found success.And he's getting married.

He's marrying someone who can't understand him.Who has no idea what it's like to lose control. Not to have a future.I'm trying to stay sober, but it's hard when my world has crumbled.

Unrequited love can destroy you. I know.But just one call from him reignites our spark.Now there's no stopping it.When things get dark, I don't care if I am shattered into pieces.I just need one last time.

A sexy, angsty, excruciating emotional MM friends-to-lovers rockstar romance by USA Today Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa. The first book in the Second Chance Sinners duet will leave you with a cliffhanger that might make you lose your breath.

Pre-order your copy today!

Pieces of Us

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Google Play: Coming Soon!

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Somehow Finding Us

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New Release and Review: When We Met by Marni Mann

When We Met by Marni Mann is now live!

If you knew beyond all doubt that one chance encounter would change the course of your future, what would you choose?

There's nothing like a spring day in Boston to make your heart sing. I'm out with my girls, having drinks in a bar, enjoying the bright pulse of our beautiful city, when I see Caleb. The second my eyes meet his, I know this is the moment when everything will change. All I have to do is choose him.

I meet Whitney on the worst day of my life. I've always been an adrenaline junkie, but I never knew how fast things could change. Her soft gaze melts my cynicism, makes me forget the bitter man I was becoming. She makes me want to be the version of myself that I see in her eyes. All she has to do is choose this life.

When We Met takes Whitney and Caleb on the ride of their lives, hitting every note on the scale of beauty and tragedy along the way. USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann will make you question everything you thought you knew about love and fate, and this unforgettable story will leave you certain that destiny always finds a way.

Download today on Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Amazon & Audible!

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Apple Books: https://apple.co/344MraX

Nook: https://bit.ly/2Ez2SCp

Kobo: https://bit.ly/2FApSkR

Google Play: https://bit.ly/3cOCXVX

Audio: https://geni.us/WWMAudio

Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Savannah Peachwood, and Ava Erickson

My Thoughts and Review:

Talk about all the feels. This book is an interesting take on how one decision can change our entire life. This book pulled me in. These characters grabbed my heart.

I can honestly say that I have never read a book like this before. I was loving this book. Devouring the first part of it. Then we get to part 2 and it was like the author said "Hold up, what if things didn't happen that way." Then we get a whole new story.

The most important thing to remember when reading this book is the lesson that comes with it. Life can change in an instant. One choice can completely change how things will play out. Live your life for you.

This book is a heavy read. It is beautiful, but full of emotions. It is one that is worth the tears you will cry.

Meet Marni

USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts unique stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotions. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her husband and their yellow Lab. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop, working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling, or devouring fabulous books.

Connect with Marni

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New Release and Review: Call You Mine by Claudia Burgoa

He's doing everything to convince me that I don't need a man. After all, I have him.

Call You Mine by Claudia Burgoa is now live!

A fun, sexy, charming, friends-to-lovers romance by USA TODAY Bestselling author Claudia Burgoa

I've been best friends with Beacon since we were kids. We shared everything, even our first kiss.

Now that we're adults, Beacon's been cockblocking me on my quest to find Mr. Right. No matter how hard I try to find love, he's always getting in the way.

My shy, awkward exterior doesn't help. After all, Beacon's the cool one, not me--I play the cello at Carnegie Hall, and he's a heartthrob.

The famous frontman of the band Too Far From Grace. Every woman wants him, every guy...either wants to be like him or wants him too.

I decide to play devil's advocate, and hire Beacon to teach me the dating ropes. Maybe if we work together, we can find me a guy we both approve of.

Except, moving to Baker's Creek to work on this experiment isn't working the way I planned. Seems like he's doing everything to convince me that I don't need a man. After all, I have him.

The Baker's Creek Billionaire Brothers series is a romantic comedy saga packed with the perfect mix of angst, tears, and laughs. If you like strong heroines & alpha males, steamy romances, and witty love stories, this series is for you!

Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble!

Amazon: https://geni.us/CallYouMine

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Goodreads: https://bit.ly/CallUMine

My Thoughts and Review

I fell in love with the Aldridge Brothers from the first book. Each time I read one of theirs stories I think I have found a new favorite brother. After reading Beacon's story, he will forever be my favorite. I don't care what Mills and Vance bring, Beacon is my favorite.

He is full of love. Love for the family he grew up with. Love for his band who is his family. Learning to love his brothers. Most importantly though, is his love for Grace.

This is such a touching second chance friends-to-lovers romance. Beacon doesn't just write touching songs about Grace. He speaks beautiful words regularly.

"Hearts are made to beat, to love, and sometimes they break. But they mend and love again." Beacon Aldridge, Call You Mine

This book held some interesting surprises for me. I did not predict Beacon and Grace's second job.

I absolutely love how Claudia Burgoa brings characters from so many of her other stories into this book. She has masterfully created several families, with different career focuses, that seem to all be coming together with the Aldridge Brothers.

There are some incredibly heart warming moments in this book. Moments where some secondary characters and background characters make appearances and start to show that they can and want to change. The most unexpected character appearance almost brought me to tears.

I know that when we reach the end of the Aldridge Brothers stories I will be forever changed, and sad to see their stories end.

I hope to read more stories about the members of Too Far from Grace (tell me that the name of Beacon's band wasn't his way of telling Grace he loved her from the very beginning. How did she miss that?)

Meet Claudia

Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.

She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children.

She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she's the ruler of the house. She's only partially right.

When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At night, she likes to binge-watch shows with her equally geeky husband.

Connect with Claudia

Website: https://claudiayburgoa.com/

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