Wednesday, December 31, 2014

STEEL FAMILY by MJ Fields Release Day Blitz!

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Book Information: Title: Men of Steel Series - Family Series: Men of Steel Series Author: MJ Fields Publication Date:     Blurb An overwhelming, 'PLEASE GIVE US MORE STEEL!' is being answered with a big old, 'HELL YEAH!' If you've read the box set including, Jase, Jase and Carly, Cyrus, Zandor, Xavier, and Forever Steel, you'll be happy to see their stories continue. This quick, yet satisfying little read, will tame your craving for the Steel brothers you met at their family's tattoo shop, Forever Steel, in April, 2013. Last we left off, Jase and Carly had brought their child into the world. But wait, Cyrus and Tara are expecting twins. And Xavier and Taelyn are expecting too. Nothing's ever easy for the Steel brothers, but these men aren't just hot as sin, they're deep, loyal as hell, and in love with the women they will fight to protect and satisfy for the rest of their lives. Could love, marriage, and children be the end to the hot, steamy, and explosive sex for the four hottest, pierced, inked, bad boy brothers on the Jersey Shore? In this novella, we get a taste, not a tease, of all four of your favorite, fully fleshed out Men of Steel style. It's still hard and wild. It's still one hell of a ride. It's still, Forever Steel, baby. BONUS: Kink vs. Class by V. Andrews, H. Harbour, and M. Roberts is included! Jase1Xavier1 Zandor Xavier1       Buy Links Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/m5vtlvr Barnes & Noble: http://tinyurl.com/m2zky7w And other channels soon.   New to Men of Steel? The box set is on sale for the Holidays. Read these before you read the New Release FAMILY Box Set Cover3Dmonkey Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Steel-box-set-Forever-ebook/dp/B00O15R1BG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419643267&sr=8-1&keywords=Men+of+Steel+MJ       MJ-Logo-Main2
Author bio...
MJ Fields's love of writing was in full swing by age eight. Together with her cousins, she wrote a newsletter for family members. The newsletter was put back into ‘publication’ in September of 2001 for the entertainment of her cousin on a Navy aircraft carrier in the gulf, (Her cousin is a FEMALE Navy officer and helicopter pilot).
She self-published her first New Adult romance in January 2013. Today, she has completed four self-published series, The Love series, The Wrapped series, The Burning Souls series, and The Men of Steel series.
Ties of Steel, the first series spun from some of the favorite supporting characters in the Men of Steel has book 1 ABE released and available now.
The Norfolk series, has two titles available now, Irons 1and Irons 2.
MJ is an Amazon bestselling author in multiple categorize as well as all of amazon as a whole.
MJ lives in central New York, surrounded by family and friends. Her house is full of pets, friends, and noise ninety percent of the time, and she would have it no other way.
 
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

ACQUIESCE by Cory Cry ~ RELEASE DAY!!

Acquiesce
Author: Cory Cyr
Release Date: December 30, 2014





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Blurb:

****18+ due to adult language and explicit sexual content*****

Caspian Vance~former child prodigy, now an accomplished professor of human sexuality at twenty-six has it all—an IQ that's off the charts, a stellar career at which he excels, and the drop-dead looks and body that make women spontaneously combust with lust.

He's been studying sex and women's behavior since he was sixteen. When it comes to the science of human lust and the rewards of sexual pursuits, he has all the answers.

There's one thing he knows for sure: "love" has nothing to do with it.
Sex is a basic, primal human need—love is an unstable, emotional complication. Both are present in a person, but completely unrelated. His own world of logic and fact accepts this truth and now. . .

He's going to prove it.

When Cass takes a sabbatical to research his theory in order to write his third book, he enlists the help of a former lover and now owner of the world's most exotic and secretive male brothel catering strictly to wealthy older women. On this remote Caribbean island, he uses his keen sense of observation and research to prove "love" is merely a series of chemical reactions in the human brain—nothing more.

Nicola Barrington~ had the perfect life, married to her soul mate.Ten years into her one and only relationship, her idyllic world is shattered by the death of her beloved husband. The loss of her "one true love" sends her into seclusion where she spends the next eleven years pining for the man she still loves.

The beautiful heiress, stays hidden away, her only connection to the outside world being being the hired help and her two close friends. Her friends know Nic has much to live for and are eager to see her find love again. . . and if not love, they would settle for her rediscovering the throes of lust.

As her 40th birthday approaches, her two friends succeed in coaxing her out of her emotionally safe haven to celebrate with a trip to an exclusive resort known for "restoring an older woman's brilliant, inner glow."

Caspian’s superiority and logic combined with Nic's innocence and melancholy are on an imminent collision course. Sometimes even a genius has a hard time figuring out a woman. (less)


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Monday, December 29, 2014

SURRENDERED (She Who Dares, #3) by LP Lovell RELEASE DAY BLITZ & REVIEW!




Title: Surrendered
Series: She Who Dares #3
Author: LP Lovell
 Release Date: December 29, 2014


Synopsis


I have spent my entire life fighting. Fighting for survival. Fighting my past. Fighting to keep anyone from getting to close. Until him. Theodore Ellis.

He’s my light in the darkness. The only person who makes me truly feel. My most unlikely of saviours. No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to fight him.

No matter how many blows I rain down on him, he remains, loyal and unmoving. I love him. I need him.

Theo is my vulnerability, the chink in my armour, but he is also my strength. I can’t fight him anymore.

The past only holds as much power as you allow it to. It’s time to tell my story. It’s time to bare my soul, and let Theo in to my dark world. It’s time to take back my power.

Love is a war. She who dares wins.

I’m ready to risk it all. I’m ready to surrender.







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~Review by I Love Story Time~ 

Besieged, 4.5 Stars!

I literally just finished this book and I am writing this review as tears roll down my cheeks. I am heart broken over the way this book ended but yet so incredibly happy that book 2 is already out! LP Lovell definitely takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions in this love story about a billionaire playboy who experiences love for the first time with a girl fighting to survive her horrific past.

"I live every minute, every hour, every day locked in an epic internal battle where strength fights weakness in a bloody dual, but strength must conquer or weakness will consume all that I am, all that I have fought so hard and risked everything to become." ~ Lilly

In most books where the author has written an alpha male hero, we are given a demure, innocent heroine. Not in this one! Lilly is strong, smart, and assertive. I loved Lilly's character and it was refreshing to read about a woman taking charge not only in the corporate world, but also in the bedroom! Though emotionally guarded, this girl was sexy, seductive, and held nothing back. She knew exactly what she wanted and went after it!

Theo is your classic Christian Grey. I know it is crazy, but I compare all billionaire playboys to Mr. Grey! Minus the red room of pain, Theo was one HOT man. He's beautiful, rich, and says dirty words in a way that he could melt any woman's panty's off! Talk about steamy scenes that make you feel the need to fan yourself! These two characters had explosive, raw chemistry. You could feel the heat coming off the page! Just as it was thigh clenching, it was enduring yet emotional to watch Theo evolve from a selfish womanizer into a swoon worthy book boyfriend. I did however break my heart to watch Lilly struggle with opening herself up to Theo and finally letting him love her.

In addition to well written main characters and storyline, I really enjoyed the relationships that Theo had with his sister, Cat, and best friend, Hugo. Lilly's best friends and roommates, George and Molly, where also a sweet addition. It is always a bonus to have supporting characters that you fall in love with as well. There are several ups and downs and a surprise twist in Theo and Lilly's journey that I think the reader will enjoy.

From start to finish, I really liked this book and I am anxious to start book 2! There are so many layers to this story and I feel like there is so much more to come! I would definitely recommend this book. This is my first LP Lovell novel and it will not be my last!

"The difference between me and everyone is...I've endured more pain and betrayal than most people could dream of. I have endured the stuff of nightmares and yet here I stand, fighting for strength. You know what they say though...Diamonds are made under pressure."~Lilly

Review by Lys



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  Conquered, 5 Stars!

Where do I even begin?! Wow...so much goes down in this book! The emotional anxiety that LP Lovell puts you through while reading this continuation of Theo and Lilly's story is off the hook! The storyline becomes so much richer and the sexual angst is scorching hot. Book 2 picks up right where book 1 left off. Theo is trying to pick up the pieces of a broken heart while Lilly is one hot mess.

"Love is not something that wanes easily. To love is to feel pain, to feel vulnerable, but also to feel alive. Love is the difference between living and existing. The loss of love is a test in survival."~Theo

My heart broke for Theo. He finally found the one girl who could settle his wild playboy ways only to be rejected time and time again. How Lilly walked away from him, I will never understand. Theo is sex on a stick...all male hotness with a filthy sexy mouth. Unfortunately, as tempting as he was, it just wasn't enough for Lilly to let herself forgive him.

"I hate you so much for this. I hate you because you took something perfect and you ruined it. I hate you because I love you. No matter how much I hate it, I do love you, so much, but it's not enough."~Lilly

Lilly was the definition of a hot mess...hell bent on self destruction. As much as I felt bad for the situation that she was in, I wanted her to come to her senses, toughen up, and stop drinking her problems away. As always, George and Molly were there to pick her up until one night when even they weren't enough to save Lilly from herself. As Lilly's secrets begin to unfold and someone from her past emerges, everything changes for her and Theo. Theo will risk it all and put his heart on the line once again for the woman who owns his heart. When Lilly finally lets Theo in, what she tells him of her past can possibly be the beginning or the end of their future together.

"I never believed in love before. I'd never met anyone who made me want anything more than one night. Then I met her. She came into my life like an explosion, igniting everything she touched, blinding in her brilliance. Earth shattering. She took my foundations to the core. She made me fall hard. She made me want to risks everything for her, including myself."~Theo

I really enjoyed this one! It was nonstop, raw, and emotional. I have fallen in love with Theo and I am rooting for Lilly. I can't wait to start book 3 and find out the secrets that Lilly has been holding on to. I'm hoping that sharing her past with Theo will set her free and allow her give herself to him fully and completely. They have been through so much together and deserve their happily ever after. I have truly enjoyed this series so far and look forward to the conclusion of Theo and Lilly's love story!

Review by Lys




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Surrendered, 5 Stars!!

"Love. It can be found in the most unlikely of places, from the most unsuspecting individuals. It has the ability to completely break you, or utterly complete you."~Lilly

Surrendered is the epic conclusion to the She Who Dares Series and it was just that...EPIC!! This was such a great series that I loved from the start. LP Lovell wrote a beautiful trilogy about one woman's fight for life and one man's will to risk everything to give her a happily ever after.

"Love is war for which we willingly bleed. Willing sacrifice. Walls are smashed to the ground, and hearts captured. Love is the Holy Grail for which we all strive. True love and true happiness are one in the same."~Lilly

Like Besieged and Conquered, Surrendered is filled with raw emotion. I laughed. I cried. I swooned.

One minute I was nervous to read what was going to happen next, and then the next minute, I was having to fan myself! LP Lovell can definitely write some super steamy sexy scenes! There were a few ongoing twist in this series that played out well. I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't follow your typical storyline.

I absolutely loved the character development in this series. You will fall head over hills for Theo and wish that Lilly was your best friend. These books would not be the same without Harry, Molly, George, and Hugo. There was so much to each character that they could easily carry their own book. I would love a book about Harry. I think there is so much about him that we still don't know and his intensity would make for one HOT book! A love triangle between Harry, Hugo, and Molly would be AMAZING!

I would definitely recommend this book to fans of books with yummy billionaire alpha males and strong feisty heroines. If you liked the Love Me With Lies series by Tarryn Fisher, I think you will love this one too!

"My road to happiness has been fought with difficulty. I have been Besieged. I have Conquered my fears, and I have Surrendered to this strange thing we call love, and in doing so, I have found courage I didn't even know I had."~Lilly

Review By Lys



Author Bio

LP Lovell is an Indie Author from Salisbury, England. She's known for her seriously laid back attitude, sick sense of humour and a general lack of brain to mouth filter. Fuelled by copious amounts of Diet Coke, she likes to create feisty female characters who bring men across the pages to their knees. If she’s not writing then LP can be found riding her horses, or walking her ever present writing companion; Tulula the dog.


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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Pure Punishment by T.L. Smith: Review by Lys

Pure PunishmentPure Punishment by T.L. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Looking for a psychological thriller with a hot bad boy? Look no further...this book is for you! Pure Punishment is about two distinctively different women. One is a seductive temptress righting the evils of the world, and the other, an innocent college student. What they have in common is an encounter with one tall, dark, and handsome man. Don't be fooled...this is by far NOT a love triangle! I don't want to tell you too much about the storyline because it has a twist that I do not want to ruin for you, but know that it is dark, edgy, and it will keep you wondering what the hell is going on! I really enjoyed this book because it was different from what I normally read and it had me trying to figure out the storyline and what the connection was between the characters. It was well written, entertaining, and I would definitely recommend it to fans of dark reads...especially fans of Ker Dukey. I look forward to more from T.L. Smith.

♥Review by Lys

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Sale Alert ~ BEGINNING WITH FOREVER by Lan LLP



Beginning with Forever (Forever #1)
By Lan LLP
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12/26 – 2/28






Beginning with Forever 
 
“Carson, I’m freely offering myself to you right now. Please,” I plead fearlessly. I’m shameless and not above begging for him to take my body. Who is this sex-craved woman anyways? 
“Sweetness, you’re making it very difficult for me to resist you, to control myself.” He lowers himself intimately close to graze his soft, moist lips on my forehead, bridge of my nose and then intensely over my lips. The urgency of his need for me is translated through his kisses. Biting down firmly on his lower lip, it appears that he’s forcing the strength of his will to remain tame. Our eye contact is broken when he seals his shut to blind the temptation lying underneath his body. His hands grip the sheets desperately, clawing and then fisting. I think this is his last hope of hanging onto his dignity. “Goodnight Lily, only offer your body to me when you believe it in your heart,” he murmurs and rolls off of me. Lying flat on his back, he attempts to steady his labored breathing. 
Love isn’t easy to forget even if you’re determined to never feel it again. It has a way of finding you when all hope is gone, resurfacing tender emotions you’ve buried deep in your core because the pain of acknowledging them is too much for you to handle. 
Carson Bradley, CEO of a powerful pharmaceutical corporation is rich beyond boundaries with a missing soul. His heart faded away fifteen years ago with the death of his first love. He strives every day for the sake of his cancer research because he’s determined to eradicate cancer forever. 
Lillian Ly is a humble, young medical student whose kind and generous heart is as vast as the universe. Being raised poor by a single parent; she matured quickly and respected the sacrifices her mother made for her. Lillian’s determination leads her down a stringent five-year path with no room for love. 
When their paths cross at an unlikely place thousands of miles away from home, they both realize that fate has brought them together, and Carson will never let anything or anyone tear them apart. He knows how desolate life is without love and refuses to return to that dark place ever again. 
Lillian enters Carson’s world with the purest intention of loving him with all her heart, but discovers that his volatile world will alter her uncomplicated life indefinitely. Regardless of what obstacles are thrown in their path, Lillian and Carson will endure them all to hold onto their forever from the beginning to the end. 















Over a year ago, I decided to pick up a pen and jotted down the first sentence of my vivid imagination. Those initial words were the seeds that grew into my romance book, “Beginning with Forever.” With all my heart, I wrote, rewrote, edited, re-edited and now, I’m finally ready to share it with all of you. My one and only aspiration for this book is to have readers embrace my story and characters with their heart. If I can make someone laugh till their gut hurts, hate the villain with vengeance, cry till their eyes dry out, fall in love all over again, and drool over the hero or feel any other emotions, than I’ve succeeded my goal.
I’m the sappiest person in the world when it comes to romance. I believe in love at first sight, Prince Charming or in my book, Mr. Hot Billionaire, and happy endings. In my heart, every women deserves all three, and they will when they lose themselves in my books. Your fantasy can become a reality with just the flip of a page, so come join me.






Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Surrendered (She Who Dares, #3) by LP Lovell: Review by Lys

Surrendered (She Who Dares, #3)Surrendered by LP Lovell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"Love. It can be found in the most unlikely of places, from the most unsuspecting individuals. It has the ability to completely break you, or utterly complete you."~Lilly

Surrendered is the epic conclusion to the She Who Dares Series and it was just that...EPIC!! This was such a great series that I loved from the start. LP Lovell wrote a beautiful trilogy about one woman's fight for life and one man's will to risk everything to give her a happily ever after.

"Love is war for which we willingly bleed. Willing sacrifice. Walls are smashed to the ground, and hearts captured. Love is the Holy Grail for which we all strive. True love and true happiness are one in the same."~Lilly

Like Besieged and Conquered, Surrendered is filled with raw emotion. I laughed. I cried. I swooned.

One minute I was nervous to read what was going to happen next, and then the next minute, I was having to fan myself! LP Lovell can definitely write some super steamy sexy scenes! There were a few ongoing twist in this series that played out well. I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't follow your typical storyline.

I absolutely loved the character development in this series. You will fall head over hills for Theo and wish that Lilly was your best friend. These books would not be the same without Harry, Molly, George, and Hugo. There was so much to each character that they could easily carry their own book. I would love a book about Harry. I think there is so much about him that we still don't know and his intensity would make for one HOT book! A love triangle between Harry, Hugo, and Molly would be AMAZING!

I would definitely recommend this book to fans of books with yummy billionaire alpha males and strong feisty heroines. If you liked the Love Me With Lies series by Tarryn Fisher, I think you will love this one too!

"My road to happiness has been fought with difficulty. I have been Besieged. I have Conquered my fears, and I have Surrendered to this strange thing we call love, and in doing so, I have found courage I didn't even know I had."~Lilly

♥Review By Lys

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

BEFORE RYAN WAS MINE ~ Review by Chris

Before Ryan Was Mine (The Remembrance Trilogy - Prequel)Before Ryan Was Mine by Kahlen Aymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



*** I Love Story Time was gifted an ARC in exchange for an honest review ***



The Remembrance Trilogy is an unforgettable and powerful love story between best friends turned lovers. Ryan and Julia’s love story is truly beautiful. This prequel was a perfect fit for this trilogy. If you haven’t started this series yet, I highly recommend starting with this prequel. I wish I would’ve read it first. Before Ryan Was Mine takes us back to Ryan and Julia’s college years and the struggles they faced while hiding their feelings towards each other while staying the best of friends.

At times I was frustrated with Ryan and his constant insecurities when it came to his feeling for Julia. Because of his track record, he knew that when he met Julia she was someone special that he didn't want to lose. So hooking up with her was out of the question. But because he was so afraid of pushing the limits, his mixed signals and random hookups had her suffering. You could clearly see how in love they were with each other and that just made me want to shake both of them at times.

Ryan was the most beautiful man Julia had even seen. From the moment they met, Julia knew she had something special with Ryan. Their friendship was effortless yet being put in the “friend-zone” broke her heart a little more each day.

I applaud Kahlen for not giving details of Ryan’s random hook-ups. Of course, we knew they were happening but with it being purposely left out, it made it so much more bearable to get through. Ryan couldn't be tainted…he’s perfect!

I absolutely loved this prequel and am so happy that Kahlen wrote it for us. I loved that I was able to see more of how their friendship started and the struggles they endured along the way of becoming lovers.

Review by Chris


I Love Story Time Ratings:

5+ = ILST FAVORITE!
5 = LOVED, HIGHLY recommend.
4 = REALLY liked, recommend.
3 = GOOD, but needed more.
2 = It was OKAY.
1 = NOT for me.


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Monday, December 22, 2014

Conquered (She Who Dares, #2) by LP Lovell: Review by Lys

Conquered (She Who Dares, #2)Conquered by LP Lovell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where do I even begin?! Wow...so much goes down in this book! The emotional anxiety that LP Lovell puts you through while reading this continuation of Theo and Lilly's story is off the hook! The storyline becomes so much richer and the sexual angst is scorching hot. Book 2 picks up right where book 1 left off. Theo is trying to pick up the pieces of a broken heart while Lilly is one hot mess.

"Love is not something that wanes easily. To love is to feel pain, to feel vulnerable, but also to feel alive. Love is the difference between living and existing. The loss of love is a test in survival."~Theo

My heart broke for Theo. He finally found the one girl who could settle his wild playboy ways only to be rejected time and time again. How Lilly walked away from him, I will never understand. Theo is sex on a stick...all male hotness with a filthy sexy mouth. Unfortunately, as tempting as he was, it just wasn't enough for Lilly to let herself forgive him.

"I hate you so much for this. I hate you because you took something perfect and you ruined it. I hate you because I love you. No matter how much I hate it, I do love you, so much, but it's not enough."~Lilly

Lilly was the definition of a hot mess...hell bent on self destruction. As much as I felt bad for the situation that she was in, I wanted her to come to her senses, toughen up, and stop drinking her problems away. As always, George and Molly were there to pick her up until one night when even they weren't enough to save Lilly from herself. As Lilly's secrets begin to unfold and someone from her past emerges, everything changes for her and Theo. Theo will risk it all and put his heart on the line once again for the woman who owns his heart. When Lilly finally lets Theo in, what she tells him of her past can possibly be the beginning or the end of their future together.

"I never believed in love before. I'd never met anyone who made me want anything more than one night. Then I met her. She came into my life like an explosion, igniting everything she touched, blinding in her brilliance. Earth shattering. She took my foundations to the core. She made me fall hard. She made me want to risks everything for her, including myself."~Theo

I really enjoyed this one! It was nonstop, raw, and emotional. I have fallen in love with Theo and I am rooting for Lilly. I can't wait to start book 3 and find out the secrets that Lilly has been holding on to. I'm hoping that sharing her past with Theo will set her free and allow her give herself to him fully and completely. They have been through so much together and deserve their happily ever after. I have truly enjoyed this series so far and look forward to the conclusion of Theo and Lilly's love story!

♥Review by Lys

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BEFORE RYAN WAS MINE by Kahlen Aymes is LIVE!!!

The Mad, Mad Love Begins….
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The highly anticipated pre-quel to The Remembrance Trilogy is NOW AVAILABLE!

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RELEASE DATE: December 16th, 2014



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Blurb
When Ryan Matthews meets Julia Abbott for the first time at Stanford University, he immediately knows she will change his life.  They have an instant, unbreakable connection that goes beyond partying and palpable attraction.  Although his intelligence and good looks land him any girl he wants, Ryan hesitates to cross that line with Julia because she quickly becomes the best friend he’s ever had.

Both secretly in love, Ryan and Julia are terrified to take the chance that could mean the loss of the very person they don’t want to lose.  As the bond between them grows stronger, they are both miserable as they are forced to watch as they each date other people.  But will Ryan’s all-consuming jealousy and Julia’s deeply broken heart torment them enough to make one or both walk away?

Join Ryan and Julia on the beginning of the journey that has made Kahlen Aymes’ Remembrance Trilogy an international bestselling favorite among her readers.  This book was written after The Trilogy was finished due to an abundance of reader requests for more of Ryan and Julia’s story.

And so…
The Mad, Mad Love Begins…
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Excerpt #1
Excerpt from Before Ryan Was Mine, The Remembrance Trilogy, Prequel, Copyright 2014, Kahlen Aymes, All Rights Reserved.

My beer slipped from my fingers, and I scrambled to catch it but it was being lifted by another set of slender fingers without the blazing red nails.  By the time my eyes shifted up and focused, Julia was leisurely taking a drink from my bottle.   Her hooded green eyes appraised me, with my date almost on my lap.  I barely noticed Leah because my attention was on Julia, and then her eyes shifted twelve inches right, landing on Leah.  Julia hated beer, but still here she was, stamping her ownership with something as simple as a pull on my beer bottle.   She probably didn’t even know the effect it had on me at such a base level, but I fucking loved it.  Something tightened deep inside my chest, and my dick twitched inside my jeans.
“Ryan!  Are you gonna let her do that?”  Leah demanded indignantly, her eyes flashing haughtily up at Julia.
My lips raised in the slightest smirk.  Julia echoed it when her eyes locked with mine.
“Yeah, she… uh, she can do that,” I confirmed without emphasis.  Amusement at Julia’s confidence made me want to laugh out loud.  I felt fucking elated.
Leah huffed beside me and angrily flung herself back against the cushions of the couch, removing her leg from mine.  “Well, do you know her?”
“Yeah. Yeah, I know her.”  Boy, do I know her.
Julia wobbled a little, and I could see she’d had more to drink than she needed.  Still, she grinned at me, her arm bent at the elbow as she curled my beer close to her chest, not drinking, just holding it in place.  My instinct was to reach out or stand up to steady her.
Angrily, Leah pushed on my shoulder and spewed venom in Julia’s direction.  “Are you going to introduce us?  Is she your sister?”
Julia started to giggle.  “Pffft!  Do I look like his sister?”
“Then who are you?” my date demanded, her expression hard.  I watched the exchange, anxious to see what Julia would say.
“Oh, we’re ….”  She handed back my beer and walked behind me to sit on the top edge of the back of the couch and slid her hand over the shoulder Leah had shoved.  “Well, let’s see… we’re…  mmmm...”  Her words were nonchalant but her eyes widened, waiting for me to finish the sentence.  “What exactly are we, Ryan?”
“This is my best friend Julia.  Jules, this is Leah.”  I said the words carefully, but couldn’t tear my eyes from Julia’s face.  Her features were filled with laughter and devilry.
“His date,” Leah spat.
“Congratulations.”  Julia focused on Leah and wagged a finger in her direction.  She was clearly tipsy.  “You need a donut.”
A laugh burst from my chest because I couldn’t help myself.  You need a donut. I thought it was fucking hilarious, but Leah was clearly pissed.
“What did you say?”
“You seriously need a donut.”
Leah looked indignant and furious, but my shoulders were visibly shaking with laughter when Julia turned her attention to me. “Can I talk to you for a sec?”
“Excuse me,” I murmured to Leah then immediately rose to follow Julia a few feet away.  “Are you being careful?”
“Is it just a coincidence that you and Twiggy are here tonight?”
I swallowed at the accusation in her tone.  She was tipsy, but her eyes still burned into mine.  “Yeah.  I had no idea you were even going out, but I’m glad I’m here.  Who is that guy?”  I wanted to ask why she let him touch her in such a familiar way but clamped my jaw shut.
“He’s a guy.  Collin, I think?  No big deal.”  She shrugged nonchalantly, and her hand came to rest on the front of my shirt.  I should have been reassured as her deep green eyes looked up imploringly.  “Don’t worry, Ryan.”
It was all I could do not to cover her fingers with my own.  “I worry.”
“I know.”  She leaned in and wrapped her arms around my waist in a brief hug and the scent of her perfume engulfed me.  “I’m glad to see you.  I’ll call you tomorrow.”
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Excerpt #2
~Ryan
The biggest moment of my life found me unexpectedly.  It crept up softly, and settled around me like a fuzzy blanket.  A mere whisper; it hit me like a sledgehammer.  At the time, I knew it was significant, but I didn’t realize just how those few seconds would change absolutely everything: how one brief glance could leave such an indelible stamp on the remainder of my life.  It would become a contradiction; an unstoppable force that would send me reeling out of my control, churning and shredding my emotions, but create the most incredible contentment I’d ever feel.  Contentment that could wrap me up in a warm, safe place or devastate me to the core and leave my heart in shambles.  It would become years of want and pain, lust and love… It would hurt like the deepest hell, but become the most euphoric and precious ecstasy I’d ever know.  I’d never forget that day, that moment; that glance.
It would wreck me.  It would make me.     
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~Review By I Love Story Time~

4.5 Stars!

The Remembrance Trilogy is an unforgettable and powerful love story between best friends turned lovers.  Ryan and Julia’s love story is truly beautiful.  This prequel was a perfect fit for this trilogy.  If you haven’t started this series yet, I highly recommend starting with this prequel. I wish I would’ve read it first.  Before Ryan Was Mine takes us back to Ryan and Julia’s college years and the struggles they faced while hiding their feelings towards each other while staying the best of friends. 

At times I was frustrated with Ryan and his constant insecurities when it came to his feeling for Julia. Because of his track record, he knew that when he met Julia she was someone special that he didn't want to lose. So hooking up with her was out of the question.  But because he was so afraid of pushing the limits, his mixed signals and random hookups had her suffering.  You could clearly see how in love they were with each other and that just made me want to shake both of them at times.

Ryan was the most beautiful man Julia had even seen.  From the moment they met, Julia knew she had something special with Ryan.  Their friendship was effortless yet being put in the “friend-zone” broke her heart a little more each day. 

I applaud Kahlen for not giving details of Ryan’s random hook-ups.   Of course, we knew they were happening but with it being purposely left out, it made it so much more bearable to get through.  Ryan couldn't be tainted…he’s perfect!

I absolutely loved this prequel and am so happy that Kahlen wrote it for us.  I loved that I was able to see more of how their friendship started and the struggles they endured along the way of becoming lovers.


Review by Chris
The Remembrance Trilogy Reading Order
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Before Ryan Was Mine (Book 0.5)
                                         The Future of Our Past (Book One)

Don’t Forget to Remember Me  (Book Two)

A Love Like This (Book Three)

The Remembrance Trilogy: Books 1-3
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About the Author:
Kahlen Aymes
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I'm a single mother of one daughter, Olivia. She's amazing in every way.

I was born in the Midwestern United States and educated at a private university where I received a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration.

I've always been creative with art, music, theater and writing. I decided to write a story as a way to build a network for a business venture. The reader support of my stories and my overwhelming desire to find out where my characters would take me, soon had the writing morphing the business. No one was more shocked than I. When readers began nominating my work for online awards, it took my breath away and only made me love it more. It soon became clear that writing was, and should be, my focus.

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