Sharing Harper by V. Murphy Author Feature

Summary:
A pain too hard to understand.

A struggle too deep to reach.

A love too complicated to work…but too intense to let go.

Harper Mae ran as far away as she could from her abusive past. She went to a different city and numbed her pain by using men, never sleeping with the same guy more than once.

Ryder worked at a coffee shop trying blend in with the rest of the world, desperately trying to live a normal life. After leaving a relationship and losing his family, he vowed never to fall in love again.

Until one day they are unexpectedly drawn to each other unable to let go.

Harper and Ryder’s turbulent relationship, two people who are struggling to find themselves, realize the answer lies within each other.

Secrets, so deep, that both have, end up surfacing causing irrevocable pain.

Will their love be strong enough to survive or will their pain be the downfall to their relationship?

Will Harper open up enough to share her past with Ryder or will he be just another number on her list?

Quote from the book: "It was so easy to be someone else when you don't know who you are."

Buy Links:

Amazon Paperback: http://amzn.com/1490349685
Amazon Kindle: http://amzn.com/B00DT53YHO
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/322706

 

Meet the Author:

Her name is V. Murphy and she loves everything about reading (some may call her a bibliophile). She is a current graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and heading out west to live the California dream while pursuing her masters degree in school counseling at the University of San Diego. You can find her writing in a Panera, small coffeeshop or on campus. When she is not spending her time in school or reading, she loves to write, bake and shop.

 

 

Author Links:

 

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/VMurphyAuthor

Twitter: www.twitter.com/vmurphy16

Email: vmmurphy4@gmail.com

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17968360-sharing-harper

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The Last Boyfriend by J.S. Cooper Review

Amazing Romance!!

5 out 5 stars

Description:

Lucky Morgan has had her share of heartbreak. She is devastated when her boyfriend dumps her after sleeping with him and she vows to herself that she won't be used again. She decides that the next guy she dates and sleeps with, will be her one true love.

Zane Beaumont is the mysterious and snooty guy that comes into her diner every Friday night with a different girl. He's the type of guy she's learned to avoid: carefree, fast, handsome, rich, and sarcastic. Unfortunately, she can't stop thinking about the devilish gleam in his eyes.

When Lucky's car breaks down one night after a party, it is Zane who comes to her rescue. As Zane attempts to sweep Lucky off of her feet, she soon realizes that nothing is as it seems and that Zane may very well be the guy for whom she changes the rules. That is until she meets Braydon.

Quote:
"I wanted him. It was as simple as that. I was willing to deal with the heartache."

                                                 Buy Link:

      http://www.amazon.com/Last-Boyfriend-Forever-Love/dp/1484909917/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374193586&sr=1-1

My Review:

It starts with Lucky, a young woman, working as a waitress. Each friday she observes the rich, sexy Zane from a distance. She watches as he talks with his flavor of the week, yearning to be near him. It wasn't until a party that they both took their casual relationship to the next level. A proposition is made and Lucky is forced to make a decision. A decision that could change her life forever.

 

....Ahh! Holy hotness. This book was everything I hoped for and more. It had a great storyline with awesome characters. Zane is a rich, hot man! He also has a broken side and keeps women at a distance. Lucky is a young woman that knows what she wants.  She made a list in hope of finding her "Last Boyfriend". Together they are quite the pair. They fight, kiss, fight, love, and in the end... find that they need one another.

 

The romance in this book was sexy, but not too much. The Author wrote the sexy scenes to perfection. There was want and desire, but also passion and intimacy. What can I say ...?

I loved it!

 

I cannot wait to see where the Author takes these characters next!

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Haven from the Storm by Sarah Dosher Review

A book of fiction and brutal reality all tangled together...

 

Description:
“If you’re going to make me cry, at least be there to wipe away the tears…”

Most were asleep in their beds the night Lily Grace’s entire world was ripped apart, leaving only darkness and torment in its place. The only remaining person she depended on abandoned her without a second thought…or so that’s what Lily has believed for the past four years.

Dean Haven has returned for one reason—to win Lily’s love again. He’s already broken her heart because of the demons that haunt him. Can his desire for Lily keep him from succumbing to those demons again?

Dean has no idea what awaits him when he tries to fight his way back into Lily’s life. Everything he remembers has changed, including Lily.

Is love enough when you’re forced to weather the storms life has blown your way?

My Review:
This book left me emotionally shattered! 
                         5 out 5 stars

From the moment I opened page one I was consumed by Lily's life. Each time she went home I prayed that her father wasn't there. With each word I read I had an emotional reaction. The story was so beautifully written. The way the Author described Lily showed how broken, yet strong she was.

 I loved the storyline  and how it was not only fiction, but had bits of reality too. The romance was charming. Dean and Lily's relationship was complicated and showed how tough love can be. It is was so sweet to watch their feelings grow for one another. Not to mention the sexy parts were HOT!

The abuse parts were raw and  intense... I'm not going to lie I found myself biting my nails & crying throughout these tough parts. My heart went out to Lily and I just wanted her to admit that her father was the reason she had the bruises. 

Overall the book was fabulous. It brought so much to the table. There was a lesson, suspense, romance, action, dissapointment, and happiness. I would defintely recommend this one to everyone!

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Letters from Korea by Joan Leotta (Author Feature)

Does Sal love Gina as little sister or romantically?

Book description:

WWII veteran Sal, signs up to honor his country by serving in the Korean conflict as well. After all, he has no wife or sweetheart depending on him--or does he? Just as he is about to leave for Korea he realizes his feelings for Gina, the younger sister of old friends, is more than "brotherly." He wants to keep their relationship going but is afraid to reveal the new depth of his feelings to her in his letters. Back at home, Gina is struggling with a new job, in a new city, living with her cousins.

She is definitely in love with Sal and is frustrated by his seeming lack of deeper feelings for her. Should she try to make him jealous by writing to him about a boy she has met through her new job? Will that spur Sal into admitting deeper feelings for her? But wait, what about his letter about a woman he's met in Korea?

Is that woman a rival? When there is an explosion at Sal's duty station, feelings explode as well. All of the family we met in Giulia Goes to War (Book One of Legacy of Honor,series set during WWII) weigh in with advice. Is it good advice?

You'll find out when you read, Letters from Korea?

Excerpt:

Gina was concerned. She hadn't received a letter for some days, longer than the usual interval. Carmie told her not to worry, but Gina worried all the same.Perhaps she had gone too far in telling Sal about Matt. Gina's thoughts shifted to the problem of Matt's excessive interest in her. He still sent a daily bouquet of flowers to her desk. Gina hadn't gone out with him again and tried to avoid him in the halls. On Monday, on the way in to work, Gina resolved to write to Sal, as soon as she could. "I'll make it a nice newsy letter with no mention of Matt," she told Carmie.

 

Purchasing Link: www.Desertbreezepublishing.com, also at kindle and nook

Meet the Author:

Joan Leotta has been writing and performing since childhood. Her “motto” is Encouraging words through pen and performance.” Her newest work, Giulia Goes to War is book one of a four part series, Legacy of Honor, that traces the women of a family and how they find love and independence from WWII era through the Desert Storm era. Her other books include Massachusetts (Scholastic), Christmas Gift (Warner), Complete Guide to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia (Norton) and Tales Through Time: Women of the South (an anthology of short historic fiction co-authored with Edith Edwards, published by Lulu). She is working on the second book in the Desert Breeze Legacy of Honor series, Letters From Korea. Her poetry has been published in many journals and has won several awards over the years as have her short stories (both for children and in mystery genre.

 

Joan’s articles, short stories, poetry and photography have appeared in many newspapers and magazines including the Washington Post and Woman’s Day, Crimestalker, and St Anthony’s Messenger and OMDB.com. She performs folklore shows and one-woman shows on Civil War and Revolutionary war figures at venues up and down the east coast from schools and libraries to museums, fairs and festivals. Joan also teaches writing, creativity, and storytelling for children and adults. She lives in Calabash, NC with husband Joe. You can see her schedule at Joan Leotta, Author and Performer on FB and contact her to speak to your group at joanleotta@atmc.net.

Contact the Author:

www.joanleotta.com
Blog: www.joanleotta.wordpress.com

Loving Liberty by Belinda Boring Review

This book will make you

appreciate life and all the choices it brings....

Description:

 

Liberty Montgomery is many things:
A dutiful daughter.
Perfect wife-in-training.
Easy to manipulate.
Compliant.

But secretly she wants more.

For years, Liberty has dreamed of a life filled with opportunities—a life where she makes the decisions, living by her own rules. Unfortunately, her parents have other plans for her, ones that involve her submission and total obedience. Every attempt to break free from their control is met with threats, leaving her feeling trapped. Just when all seems hopeless, Liberty meets Oliver Nichols. With just two words, be brave, he stirs up her secret longings for more . . . friendship, fun, and independence. He almost has her believing her dreams are possible.

However, taking a stand can be terrifying when you’ve spent your entire life pleasing others. Are some chances worth taking? What would she risk for freedom?

 

 

Buy Links:

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Loving-Liberty-ebook/dp/B00DXFT56O/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1373781803&sr=1-1&

Amazon UK : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Loving-Liberty-ebook/dp/B00DXFT56O/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1373781733&sr=1-1&keywords=

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/336235

My Review:

Wow! I just finished this book and I am completely blown away by the utter rawness the Author brings to the table. From the moment I opened the book I was sucked in and living Liberty's life.

 

The book is about a young woman who is controlled by her family. She is stuck going to fancy parties and has all decisions made for her.... including a husband. When Andrew "the one -per her parents" takes her on a date and controls every aspect, she knows it is time to escape the brutal reality that is her life. She meets Oliver who brings out her brave side and urges her to stick up for what she believes in. Through struggles she learns that standing up for herself isn't as easy as one would think.

 

I cannot tell you how much emotion was felt while reading this book. I actually found myself wanting to scream at times.... My heart hurt for Liberty and all that she went through each day. It was amazing how the romance was her hope and Oliver was her happ

iness. I loved the dates and how real each one was. The connection they shared was genuine and not at all over the top. Just the way I like it!

 

I would definitely recommend this book to all readers, but please keep in mind... this isn't your typical romance. There is a lesson to be learned and an emotional story to be told.