I’m reviewing J. Lynn’s Wait For Me at Smexybooks

 

Wait For You by J. Lynn (Wait for You #1)
New Adult
April 2, 2013
William Morrow

Reviewed by Tori

Favorite Quote: “I think the key to the start of any good relationship is to remember how the other person likes their coffee.”

Avery Morgenstern starts her first day of college by literally running into campus hottie and player, Cameron Hamilton. Six feet plus of pure unadulterated smexyness who suddenly becomes Avery’s shadow. He makes her feel like a goddess but Avery has secrets. Secrets that haunt her days, nights, and impede any chance of her having a normal relationship. Avery arrived at college thousands of miles from home to escape a traumatic event and make a fresh start but when she begins receiving hate filled emails and texts, Avery will have to make a difficult choice. Can she come clean with Cam and let him help her heal? Or will she be forced to stay silent and lose the one person who makes her feel whole again?

**Though this is set to release for publication in print in September through William Morrow, I actually read this months ago when it was released by J Lynn herself in ebook format. I have read both releases many times. The book is available digitally**

Wait For You is a well written addictive new adult novel that addresses a serious subject matter with heartfelt emotion, drama, intrigue, romance, and humor. A fluid storyline that ebbs and flows seamlessly as we are submerged into the lives of the protagonists Avery and Cam. I’m a huge fan of the author, J Lynn, also known as Jennifer Armentrout. I adore her mature YA’s and her adult romantic contemporaries and was delighted to see her writing NA.  Fans of her previous works will not be disappointed. A prolific author whose true gift is her appealing voice and her ability to make her characters realistic and three dimensional. Her characters aren’t perfect and while we do see drama and angst, it’s not over flowing or used as merely a plot device. She digs beneath stereotypical behavior and gives us the real story behind it. Witty dialogue, dynamic scenes, and a well plotted swoon worthy romance serve to make this story an unforgettable read.

 

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I'm reviewing Strength by Carrie Butler at Smexybooks

Strength (Mark Of Nexus #1) by Carrie Butler

NA/PNR
March 23, 2013
Sapphire Publishing

Favorite Quote: “So help me, as long as I live, I’ll never get tired of seeing that man without a shirt on. How he stays so humble, I’ll never know.

When college student Rena Collins finds herself nose-to-chest with the campus outcast, her rumor-laced notions are shattered. Handsome, considerate, and seemingly sane, Wallace Blake doesn’t look like he spends his nights alone, screaming and banging on the walls of his dorm room. Hell, he doesn’t look like he spends his nights alone, period.

Too curious for her own good, Rena vows to uncover the truth behind Wallace’s madman reputation–and how two seconds of contact had left her with bruises. Of course, there are a few setbacks along the way: guilt, admiration, feelings of the warm and fuzzy variety…

Not to mention the unwanted attention of Wallace’s powerful, supernaturally-gifted family.

They’re a bloodline divided by opposing ideals, two soon-to-be warring factions that live in secret among us. When Rena ends up caught in their crossfire, Wallace has no choice but to save her by using his powers. Now they’re really in trouble. With war on the horizon and Rena’s life in the balance, he needs to put some distance between them. But Rena won’t let go. If fighting is what it takes to prove her own strength and keep Wallace in her life, then that’s what she’ll do–even if it means risking a whole lot more than her heart. (Goodreads)

Strength is a new adult paranormal romance for whom fans of Jennifer Armentrout’s LUX series might enjoy. Set in the present, we are introduced to Rena Collins as she stalks the college campus madman Wallace Blake. Curious as to all the rumors of his insanity, she soon learns he is not insane. In fact, to her disappointment, he is rather normal and explanations are given for his seemingly violent behavior. Rena and Wallace form a tentative friendship which leads to some amazing and dangerous revelations. Revelations that could spell disaster and possibly death for Rena.

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I’m reviewing Erin McCarthy’s True at Smexybooks

 

True by Erin McCarthy
New Adult/Romance Contemporary
May 7, 2013
Intermix

Favorite Quote: “I’ve never liked Tom Cruise. He always reminded me of someone’s creepy cousin, who smiles too big before he touches your butt and whispers something gross in your ear with hot whiskey on his breath.”

College sophomore Rory Macintosh has brains and beauty but the social intricacies that most of us take for granted, eludes her. When her roommates find out Rory is still a virgin, they approach local bad boy hottie, Tyler Mann, to help rectify this situation. All without Rory knowing.

When Tyler Mann first meets Rory, he knows that this girl could be his everything, but he feels he has nothing to offer her. She’s pre-med and he’s going for his EMT certification. Her family is like Leave It Beaver and his is a Jerry Springer episode. But he can’t resist getting to know her better and soon her honesty and unusual way of looking at life keeps him coming back for more.

As Rory and Tyler slip easily from friendship to lovers, Tyler’s family finally hits rock bottom and Tyler has to make a choice. Does he stay with the best thing that’s ever happened to him and see what happens? Or does he cut all ties and and let the love of his life go?

 

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I'm reviewing There Is No Light In Darkness by Claire Contreras at SmexyBooks

There Is No Light In Darkness by Claire Contreras New Adult
January 10, 2013
Self Published

Blake Brannon’s life became a cruel mixture of lies and half truths when her parents were murdered and she was kidnapped as a young child. Now in college, she seeks to discover what really happened that fateful night. Who took her and why? Her friends and lover try to help her in her search, though she seeks to push them away in fear that they will suffer for her asking questions. Discoveries are made that place them in the crosshairs of a dangerous conspiracy that could destroy them all. Can Blake find the courage to confront her past head on or will she once again run from everything and everyone who loves her?

There Is No Light In Darkness is the first installment of a dark emotional New Adult serial series that takes us on a journey down the rabbit hole. Murder, deception, betrayal, and romance all circle to form a dramatic emotional story not unlike a soap opera. Told in alternating timelines of the past and present, we learn what happened to Blake Brannon as a child up to the present day. Her parents were murdered in front of her at the age of four and she was spirited away to a stranger’s house to live. Now, 21 years later, she is beginning to seek answers to what happened. Following clues that are little more than ambiguous puzzle pieces that she will have to place together in order to see the big picture.

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