Evolve Series Blog Tour

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Emerge
I loved this book. It is one of my favs! Now, if you are not a huge fan of love triangles, this might not be for you. However, it is not one of those books where the girl just makes you mad and is going back and forth between guys. She is normal and so honest and straight forward. It is a love story mixed with comedy and real life. Well, except for rich millionaire men sweeping you off your feet. Really, both Evan and Dane are awesome guys. Both are totally book boyfriend material. But from the very beginning, I must say, I was team Dane all the way baby! I cant really give the story away. But here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:

• "Um, Dane, have you been checking me out? I blush. "Only when I'm breathing."
• "What took us years to build, a strong foundation that withstood any element, has just suffered its first crack. It took a fraction of the time."
• ...Dane is a "go big or go home" guy apparently. 
• "Where is this town she comes from that's obviously filled with the dumbest bastards on the planet?"
• "Last chance, Disney. Once I get a taste, I'm coming after you with everything I've got."
• Game on, Evan.

OH! Laney describes her situation in this book like the Sweet Home Alabama movie. I agree! But what worries me is that in that movie I wanted Reese to stay with the country boy from her past and not the GQ guy from her present! Oh, the dilemma. Do I really hope Dane wins or can Evan still make a comeback? 

If you like Abbi Glines or Colleen Hoover you will love this series! 

Embrace & Entangled
Well, didn't I just devour these books up! This is the second book in the Evolve series. Maybe I have read so many dark, intense books lately that what I really needed was a good romance/comedy to switch it up. 
Where do I start? I really get the Abbi Glines, Colleen Hoover warm and fuzzies over this series!  I mean, you just love all of the characters. Well, except for Kaitlyn. I was on to her from the very beginning-well, after that text message that is. Entangled is a novella. I think I forgot this while I was reading it because I just didn't want it to end. That Dane! He is just perfect. Evan isn't so bad either. I wont give the story away but here are some of my favorite quotes:

Embrace
"When Sawyer says "tag team," you ask for clarification. We could be talking about anything at this point."

• "Well, you don't have a girlfriend, and because Jesus loves me, neither do I..."
• ..."I get in the car, immediately turning on my 'pump me up' music, 'Let Me Clear My Throat' by DJ Kool. I mean really, is there any other choice?" 
• "Laney 'Killer' Walker"
• "Wink=100% success rate"
• "...Drunken words are sober thoughts..."
• Laney figuring out all Disney movies do not have a good mother figure or no mother at all.

Entangled

• "Can I get an Amen." (Laney on Dane's sexual hunger lol_
• "...Triple D, aka Dane Dick Diversion..."
• Laney's description for her own diversion, sorry I cant write that word. :)
• "...like the GQ Boss Sex on Legs."
• "We're still at like, twenty-four shades of grey, mister."

Author extraordinaire S.E. Hall

A night of fabulousness with Abbi Glines, Colleen Hoover and Jamie Mcguire!

***Warning- This is a super long post!***

On Friday night, these 3 fabulous ladies were at Mohegan Sun Casino! Abbi Glines, Jamie McGuire and Colleen Hoover all on one stage! These ladies are so cool! They seem like the best of friends and each of them has their own personality! I feel like I was more star shocked and need to work on my blogger/journalist qualities. Instead of taking notes and thinking up awesome questions to ask them I was gushing and excited to be in a room full of book boyfriend lovers! We sat at a table with another book lover and it was really nice to see someone else so excited about fictional men other than us! Of course I had to make a T Shirt to commemorate this event and to show these ladies how much I love their creations. Some things I just had to include in the shirt were:

• "butterflying"
• "I'll take the Lake!" 
• "It's pretty impossible to hurt what Death protects." (love me some Dankmar!)
• A list of Abbi's book boyfriends: of course DANK is #1, then we have JAX!, WOODS, RUSH!, Grant, Leif, Jace and Marcus (he was my least fav). 

Somehow, I mustered up the courage to ask them a question! I asked if they have read each others books and if they have a favorite! UMMM, I wish I was not so nervous because I can't really remember if they had distinct favorites! I KNOW! What a dorkus. BUT, they do read each others book and of course it's impossible not to love these guys. So here are some of my thoughts on these fabulous ladies.

Jamie McGuire- She probably got the least "love" from me. Not on purpose. I fell in love with Travis before I started my blog and was one of the first bad boys I loved. I didn't have any snazzy quotes to put on my shirt. I didn't plan enough to buy an actual book (I have all of her books on ebooks)- I just should have planned better! She was awesome enough to sign my bag though! She has a witty and cool personality. What I love most about her is she has the most humbling story to fame and is so appreciative. Hearing her speak about that just made me respect her even more! And her advice to someone who wants to be a writer: "Start what you finish." :) She meant finish what you start but I just love start what you finish! How appropriate!

Colleen Hoover- Abbi and Jamie described her as "not showing any outward emotion." She seemed to be so calm, collected and easy going! Her books are so deep and amazing that you just cant help but LOVE everything she writes. The plots just keep turning and surprise you. Not to mention Will and Holder are so amazing! Even the poetry in Slammed has touched even me and I am so not a poetry person! "I'll take the Lake" too baby! Not to mention, she actually wrote back to my comment on FB. Extra brownie points in my book! 

Abbi Glines- I would describe her as the diva of the group. Her accent is just too adorable and she is so funny! I just love her! She is one of my all time favorites, EVER. Actually, I have written about her books on my blog more than any other author or book! Even more than my beloved Dex, from EIT!  ------> Abbi noticed my shirt! AND, she favorited my tweet and responded!! Super mega brownie points for Abbi! 

It was such an amazing night and I feel like no matter how much I write it will never show the total awesomeness! Another great thing was their publicist! Even though they signed multiple books for over 2 hours they took pictures with everyone! Their publicist would even take the picture for you! Everyone was just so nice and friendly. It was truly a great night! 

Embrace & Entangled by S.E. Hall

Well, didn't I just devour these books up! This is the second book in the Evolve series. Maybe I have read so many dark, intense books lately that what I really needed was a good romance/comedy to switch it up. 
Where do I start? I really get the Abbi Glines, Colleen Hoover warm and fuzzies over this series!  I mean, you just love all of the characters. Well, except for Kaitlyn. I was on to her from the very beginning-well, after that text message that is. Entangled is a novella. I think I forgot this while I was reading it because I just didn't want it to end. That Dane! He is just perfect. Evan isn't so bad either. I wont give the story away but here are some of my favorite quotes: 

EMBRACE

• "When Sawyer says "tag team," you ask for clarification. We could be talking about anything at this point."
• "Well, you don't have a girlfriend, and because Jesus loves me, neither do I..."
• ..."I get in the car, immediately turning on my 'pump me up' music, 'Let Me Clear My Throat' by DJ Kool. I mean really, is there any other choice?" 
• "Laney 'Killer' Walker"
• "Wink=100% success rate"
• "...Drunken words are sober thoughts..."
• Laney figuring out all Disney movies do not have a good mother figure or no mother at all.
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ENTANGLED

• "Can I get an Amen." (Laney on Dane's sexual hunger lol)
• "...Triple D, aka Dane Dick Diversion..."
• Laney's description for her own diversion, sorry I cant write that word. :)
• "...like the GQ Boss Sex on Legs."
• "'We're still at like, twenty-four shades of grey, mister."

Emerge by S.E. Hall (Evolve Series)

I just finished Emerge by S.E. Hall. Like literally 5 minutes ago. I am so happy I waited to read this series because I really hate waiting for books to come out. I ordered this book back in July. It was just living in the cloud. A few days ago the author asked me to share the sale she was having on these books! How cool is that! Of course, I was honored to do so. So, since this book has been in my collection for months I figured I would read it and see what it's about. Of course, just because the author asked me to share the sale doesn't mean I would enjoy the book. I would be honest with my opinion as you already know. But WOW! I loved this book. It is one of my favs! Now, if you are not a huge fan of love triangles, this might not be for you. However, it is not one of those books where the girl just makes you mad and is going back and forth between guys. She is normal and so honest and straight forward. It is a love story mixed with comedy and real life. Well, except for rich millionaire men sweeping you off your feet. Really, both Evan and Dane are awesome guys. Both are totally book boyfriend material. But from the very beginning, I must say, I was team Dane all the way baby! I cant really give the story away. But here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:

• "Um, Dane, have you been checking me out? I blush. "Only when I'm breathing."
• "What took us years to build, a strong foundation that withstood any element, has just suffered its first crack. It took a fraction of the time."
• ...Dane is a "go big or go home" guy apparently. 
• "Where is this town she comes from that's obviously filled with the dumbest bastards on the planet?"
• "Last chance, Disney. Once I get a taste, I'm coming after you with everything I've got."
• Game on, Evan.

OH! Laney describes her situation in this book like the Sweet Home Alabama movie. I agree! But what worries me is that in that movie I wanted Reese to stay with the country boy from her past and not the GQ guy from her present! Oh, the dilemma. Do I really hope Dane wins or can Evan still make a comeback? 

If you like Abbi Glines or Colleen Hoover you will love this series! Off I go to read the next book! 

This Girl by Colleen Hoover

I recently read This Girl by Colleen Hoover. I do not know why I waited sooooo long to read this! I LOVE all of her other books, like EVERY SINGLE ONE! Her books are different. They have romance, they have friendship, they have heartache, they have the most memorable characters. I don't think there is one book that she has written that hasn't made me shed a tear. I mean, yes, I'm emotional, BUT, she really gets to you. LOL After I finished this book I could not even write about it. I just sat quietly until my eyes were done releasing that wretched salt water. Then I went on FB and wrote one Colleen Hoover's wall. Guess what?! She responded! That is what I love most about reading and discovering new authors! They actually care what you think! How awesome is that! Of course Will was already on the Book Boyfriend List. However, this book secured his spot there for ALL ETERNITY! hehehhe. Yes, I'm a bit exaggerated. :)

Jasmine Cardi

You are an awesome writer! I just finished reading This Girl, normally I'd run and blog about it. But I'm just letting it sink in and letting the tears run their course. Love Will and Lake! :)

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Book Club: Feb 2013: Jas: Hopeless

February was my month to choose a book for the book club. I choose Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. I love everything she has written. Here is my short review from when I originally read this book in December. For food we went to Five Guys. Yes it was delicious! No, it is not good for you at all. Not even the tiny leaf of lettuce you add to make the burger have some "greens" on it. I suppose you could get it bun-less  and without cheese... Nonetheless, it was yummy and everyone liked it!

Hopeless

I just finished reading Hopeless by one I my favorite authors Cathleen Hoover. As in just finished I mean stayed up the last 5 hours reading. Such a touching book! While it had major full out crying potential I'm proud to say I only shed a handful of tears. Oh Holder!