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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Show Me How (Thatch #3) by Molly McAdams

Title: Show Me How: A Thatch Novel
Classification: Adult Fiction
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: Thatch
Format: Paperback; 320 pages
Publisher: William Morrow Impulse (October 4, 2016)
ISBN-10: 0062391437
ISBN-13: 978-0062391438
Author's Website: http://www.mollysmcadams.com/
Notes: I received an eARC loan from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Both Charlie Easton and Deacon Carver are at a crossroads in their lives, and they've decided instead of staying on their current paths, they want more...

Charlie has not had an easy life. At eighteen she been taken advantage of by a guy who exploited her teenage crush and shyness. He'd used her, dumped her, and left her pregnant as he hadn't even bothered to use protection. It hadn't helped he was one of her brother's friends or that he'd been the first boy she'd ever kissed. Her mother convinced her that keeping the pregnancy a secret and letting everyone believe the child was actually her mother's would make everything better. Now, years later, she's trying to get custody back from a mother who never truly acted motherly. The last thing she needs right now is a romance--especially not one with a man known in town for his sexual conquests.

Over the years Deacon has lived up to his reputation for chasing anything in a skirt. Lately, however, he wants to get past the rep and have something more, something meaningful, something real. While he knows his friend's younger sister should be off limits, when their paths cross, he keeps finding himself gravitating toward her. Will she be the one to show him how to love?

"Things can change in just a couple minutes when you think you're losing everything..."

They say reformed rakes make the best husbands and this story buys into that romance trope whole heartedly. While I liked the story, I had major issues with the main male character of this one at the beginning. I found myself siding with Charlie's friends and family who didn't want him anywhere near the heroine. My main issue with Deacon boiled down to the difference between a sexually promiscuous person and a sex addict. I feared the traits Deacon displayed leaned largely toward the latter which, in a nutshell, isn't good. I'm all about giving a person the benefit of a doubt, but for me, as a reader, this was a hard pill to swallow. Granted, the author found a unique way (via text messages) of letting us see inside Deacon's head--so we knew where he was coming from, but it took quite a while for me to get into this story.

What I loved about this novel, aside from having someone turn their life around, was the interaction between Deacon and Charlie's son, Keith. The scenes were touching and utterly adorable. Charlie and her son were a complete package and Deacon accepted them both which was pretty amazing for a guy who claimed to not like kids. What ultimately won me over was the combination of Deacon not falling back into his old habits when things got a little rocky paired with his desire to set Keith straight about grassy places (aka graves), ladybugs. and super powers. Granted, I'd have liked to have seen the Deacon go through a bit of counseling (a bit of a pet peeve of mine in romance), but he ultimately seemed committed. And let's be honest, therapy probably would not have been the most romantic addition to a love story--so that's my bad.

This one was packed with a lot of emotion teamed with a sweet ending. Overall, I gave it 3 1/2 out of 5 roses. The characters were flawed, vulnerable, and easy to relate to--in other words, true to life. The text messages being sent between these two were fun to read, but I have to admit I was surprised that neither of them were tempted to just call and find out who it was they were communicating with. I know I would have been. I really enjoyed it. On the Lisarenee Romance Scale, this one earned a STEAM--too hot for a fan, but you still have a handle on things. You should use extreme caution when reading a book with this rating in public. People may inquire as to why you looked flustered and flushed.

Notes to keep you in the KNOW:

Check out the lyrics from the song, With My Eyes Closed, which the incredibly talented Chelsea Stepp allowed Molly to use in this story. Can you say inspiration? LOL I love this.

With My Eyes Closed by Chelsea Stepp

Found at: https://soundcloud.com/chelsea-stepp/with-my-eyes-closed

Order of the Thatch series:

Friday, July 18, 2014

Cover Reveal of Letting Go (Thatch, #1) by Molly McAdams

About Letting Go

(On sale November 4, 2014)

When Grey and Ben fell in love at thirteen, they believed they’d be together forever. They never dreamed that three days before their wedding, twenty-year-old Ben would suddenly die from an unknown heart condition, destroying his would-be-bride’s world. Grey would have spent the next two years simply going through the motions if it hadn’t been for their best friend, Jagger. He’s the only one who understands her pain ... the only one who knows what it’s like to force yourself to keep moving when your dreams are shattered.

While everyone else worries over Grey’s fragility, Jagger is the only one who sees her strength, and vows to always be there for her-even if it’s only as her best friend. As much as he wants Grey, he knows her heart will always be with Ben. But when Grey finds out that Jagger has loved her since before he even knew what love was, it might prove to be too much for her to handle.

Grey soon realizes their chemistry is undeniable, and they learn that admitting their feelings for each other means they’ve got to face the past. Is being together what Ben would have wanted . . . or a betrayal of his memory that will eventually destroy them both?

Wow! After reading the description, I so want to get my hands on this one.

What does Molly McAdams have to say about the book and its cover?

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Cover Reveal of Deceiving Lies by Molly McAdams

The irresistible, blazing-hot sequel to New York Times bestselling author Molly McAdams's Forgiving Lies.

Rachel is supposed to be planning her wedding to Kash, the love of her life. After the crazy year they've had, she's ready to settle down and live a completely normal life. Well, as normal as it can be. But there's something else waiting—something threatening to tear them apart.

Kash is ready for it all with Rach. Especially if all includes having a football team of babies with his future wife. With his line of work, he knows how short life can be, and doesn't want to waste another minute of theirs. But now his past as an undercover narcotics agent has come back to haunt him ... and it's the girl he loves who's caught in the middle.

Trent Cruz's orders are clear: take the girl. But there's something about this girl that has him changing the rules and playing a dangerous game to keep her safe. When his time as Rachel's protector runs out, he will turn his back on the only life he's known, and risk everything, if it means getting her out alive.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

NEEDING HER- Molly McAdams Prank-Tacular Blog Tour & Giveaway

Coming December 23rd:

A fabulous, fun, and sexy, New Adult novella from New York Times bestselling author Molly McAdams. If you loved Connor in From Ashes, this is the story for you.

She’s the Girl Next Door

Maci Price isn’t really into relationships. Having four very protective older brothers has always made having a boyfriend very difficult, anyway. But her friend is set on finding her the perfect guy – and thinks the mysterious Connor Green is the perfect pick.

He’s Her Brother’s Best Friend

Connor Green is trying to find himself again. He loved then lost and it’s time for him to pick up the pieces. His brooding is making his friends crazy, but, Maci Price, who has grown up into a gorgeous and incredibly sexy woman, is about to break the spell.

They’re Made for Each Other

When Maci starts up old pranks to get Connor out of his slump, an all out war leads to a night that will break all their rules, and a relationship they must keep hidden. Together they’re electric. Apart they’re safe. And soon they’ll find they’re exactly what the other needs.

Who is the real Molly McAdams?

Molly McAdams is pulling a prank on the internet to celebrate the release of her prank-tastic novella, Needing Her, on 12/23! For eight days until Needing Her goes on-sale, the internet will be brimming with New Adult celebs like J. Lynn, Jay Crownover, Sophie Jordan, and more—all pretending to be the REAL Molly McAdams. All have filled out the same Q&A, so it’s up to the fans to guess which one is the real Molly! Each day, a new Q&A will go live on a variety of blogs, and if you guess who’s answering the questions in the comments, you could win a fabulous gift basket, including books from all the participating authors, as well as a prank “starter-kit,” for your own practical jokes. Here are the participants:

Molly McAdams

J. Lynn

Monica Murphy

Lisa DesRochers

Jay Crownover

Sophie Jordan

Nichole Chase

Blogger Yara Santos of Once Upon A Twilight

So, for my part in this Prank-Tacular Tour, the following is the questionnaire the real or pretend Molly McAdams filled out. This is the 7th version of the questionnaire. Is it Molly or someone else? What do you think?

Favorite food?

Fried pickles!

Favorite color?

Green

Favorite band and / or favorite song?

Imagine Dragons
How do you come up with your book ideas?

From everywhere! Random, stray thoughts.

What’s the best prank you’ve ever played on someone?

A rubber band around the sink nozzle so that it sprays who ever turns it on. Kills me every time! Well, it might get me killed if I keep doing it to my husband.

What’s your fascination with cops and detectives?

I wanted to be a cop when I was a little girl.

What’s the thing you love most about Needing Her?

The banter and real feel of their relationship.

P.S. The real Molly will unveiled on December 24th along with the winner at Between the Covers FaceBook page.