Book Review: Brave Enough by M. Leighton

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Brave Enough
Tall, Dark, and Dangerous #3
Author: M. Leighton
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Released: April 5th 2016
Review Source: Berkley

From the author of the New York Times bestselling Bad Boys novels comes another dark, sexy story…

Is she brave enough to give her heart to a man she only thought she knew?

He was the most charismatic man I’d ever met. Strong, tough, brave. Bold as hell. Something told me Tag Barton could have anything—anyone—he wanted...and he wanted me. It didn’t matter that he was wrong for me in practically every way possible. It didn’t matter that my father would hate it.

I couldn’t resist him. Even if I’d known who he really was and what he was really capable of.

When he suggested we pretend to be engaged, I thought he was the answer to all my problems. He wasn’t. And, in his wake, he left nothing but scorched earth and me, just another casualty of my father’s war.

Can I believe him now when he tells me he loves me? Or is he nothing more than a beautiful, breathtaking lie?

This is an Adult romance novel recommended for ages 18+ due to sexual content and mature subject matter.

Brave Enough is book three in the Tall, Dark, and Dangerous series. I did not read the first two books in this series and was able to get into the story without any issue.  This book can easily be read as a stand alone.

This is a story about two people that are polar opposites but perfect for each other.  Weatherly O'Neil came from a high society, wealthy family. Status is everything in her family, therefore, she was pressured by her parents to be with someone in their social circle.

Weatherly did not want to marry just for status, however, she wanted to find true love and not just be someone's "Stepford" wife.  She decided to get away to the one place she felt peace and serenity, her family's vineyard. What she did not expect to find is the tall, sexy, Tag Barton working there.

Tag Barton wanted Weatherly the very minute he saw her. It was an instant intense attraction between the two.  There is a mystery with Tag most of the story that keeps you on your toes guessing.

While I've read this type of romance book many times before, I felt M. Leighton wrote these two characters so well and uniquely their own.  She does an amazing job with character development. I COULD NOT put this book down. If I had to describe it in one word it would be SEXY.  M. Leighton can SOOO write chemistry and sex.  I do not normally like books that have insta-love but I really enjoyed the intensity of Weatherly and Tag's relationship.  I felt like their connection was more insta-lust/insta-chemistry than insta-love which made their relationship, in the early stages, more believable to me.

I would definitely recommend this book!  It had all the key elements I love in a good romance book. Sexy chemistry, insanely attractive book boyfriend, awesome female, a little bit of a forbidden love factor, mystery, twists, and a little angst. It was written in dual POV's, which I love!  I read this book in one day, so it is a quick read.

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Blog Tour: Some Like it Wild | M. Leighton | Giveaway

Some Like It Wild
The Wild Ones #2
Author: M. Leighton
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Fiction
Released: March 4, 2014
Review Source: NetGalley and Berkley/NAL, Penguin Group

How far will a good girl go for the bad boy she loves?

Laney Holt is a preacher’s daughter. A good girl. Her only goal was to get married, have babies, and live happily ever after, just like her parents. Only that didn’t happen. The two people closest to her betrayed her, and Laney’s dreams came crashing down. Now she’s left with an empty space she doesn’t know how to fill. Until she meets Jake Theopolis, a daredevil with a death wish who has heartbreaker written all over him.

Jake has no interest in thinking beyond the here and now. All he wants out of life is the next rush, the next “feel-good” thing to keep his mind off the pain of his past. His latest rush? Showing Laney there’s more to life than being a good girl—and that going bad can be so much fun. Her only concern now is how she can ever hope to satisfy the wild side of a boy like Jake. She’s looking forward to trying. And so is Jake.

 - Deitre

 - Heather

At First Sight:

Deitre...I can honestly say that the At first Sight for me was the name. The authors name to be more specific.  So many books in this genre are slowly taking on the one boy, one girl  instant snapshot kind of love look. There areal many titles that have covers with this snapshot, that I feel takes away from the strength of original storylines.  For me, this author could publish a book with a solid color, title and just her name and I would buy it.  

Heather...When I received the book I was excited to read it because the cover is sexy. It doesn’t show too much skin which I thought was very tasteful. I loved the contrast of black and white with the blue jeans and the orange lettering just made it stand out even more.

Storyline:

Deitre...Laney and Jake finds themselves in an intimate kiss.  A kiss that only last a moment.   Sometime has passed and unfortunate circumstances bring them back together.  Both dealing with challenges of their own, they lean one another for strength and companionship.

Heather...Being a preacher’s daughter Laney Holt is what you would expect; sweet, innocent, and wholesome. She wanted the kind of relationship her parents have. That is until a breakup with her fiancé and Jake Theopolis walks back into her life.  

Hero/Heroine:

Deitre...This might be a stretch, but I saw Jake's sister, a minor character, in the story as a silent hero.  She was only in the story or Jakes's life when needed.  However, those moments were turning points in the story, which made her character so much more valuable to the storyline.

Heather...The hero of the story for me was Jake. He showed Laney how to let go and to be the person she wanted to be instead of the person that was expected of her.

Favorite Supporting Characters:

Deitre...Our two main characters ran the show.  I really didn't fall in love with any other characters except the sister mentioned above.  Although I did not agree with the way he handed certain situations, he still loved Laney, and the reader could see that.  

Heather...This one is hard for me since mine wasn’t around until later on in the story, but Tori is my favorite supporting character. She didn’t give up on her friendship with Laney even when Laney wouldn’t hear what she had to say.

Something We Loved:

Deitre...This was not your simple girl meets boy and falls in love forever.  This a story with substance.  With Rocky roads along the way.  Moments of wow, did that just happen.  Nothing was predictable. The novel has all the components of a great love story.

Heather...What I absolutely loved is that Jake is such a bad boy and can never be tied down but as hard as he thinks he is, he can even be a softy. I loved his passion for Laney even though he fought it.  

Something We Hated:

Deitre...I disliked Laney's boyfriend greatly.

Heather...What I really hated was Laney’s ex fiancé. He expected Laney to come crawling back to him even though he treated Laney badly.

An Event We Never Saw Coming:

Deitre...  This is a story of more than just a stressed relationship between two people finding themselves.  It's also packed with a major scene that changes everything!

Heather...What I didn’t see coming was how the book ends. It was a surprise to me, a delightful surprise but I can’t say exactly what that is.

Would we recommend it?

Deitre...Quick read, entertaining from start to finish, who could ask for anything more!

Heather...Oh, yes! I would definitely recommend this book. I brought it with me everywhere in case I had an extra minute to read. I didn’t want to put this book down. M. Leighton is a spectacular author that captured me with every sentence. The flow of the book was amazing. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next.  

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Cover Reveal: Wild Child by M. Leighton

Today we are excited to be a part of M. Leighton's cover reveal of WILD CHILD. 

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WILD CHILD

The Wild Ones #1.5

Author: M. Leighton

Release Date: October 22nd 2013

ABOUT WILD CHILD:

Jenna Theopolis has always known what she wanted. Getting out of her small hometown of Greenfield was number one on her list of priorities. Until she met Rusty Catron.

Rusty’s fun-loving personality was the perfect match for Jenna’s inner wild child. But what started off as a summer fling quickly turns into something more. At least it does for Jenna.

Rusty has lived with the ghost of his father’s abandonment since he was a child, but now he’s beginning to feel the crippling effects of his scars. He wants to trust in Jenna, but deep down he doesn’t believe someone so wild and free can ever be tamed.

But tragedy strikes, pushing Jenna out of Greenfield and leaving Rusty with a choice to make—face his inner demons or lose the love of his life. Forever.

About M. Leighton:

M. Leighton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Wild Ones and The Bad Boys romance trilogies. She is a native of Ohio, relocated to the warmer climates of the South, where she lets her mind wander to romantic settings with sexy Southern guys much like the one she married and the ones you'll find in her latest books. When her thoughts aren't roaming in that direction, she'll be riding horses, swimming in ponds and experiencing life on a ranch, all without leaving the cozy comfort of her office.

For more about M. Leighton, visit her Website or follow her on Goodreads. Visit M. Leighton's Amazon page.

Blog Tour: Everything For Us | M. Leighton | Dream Cast | Giveaway

Welcome to our stop on the EVERYTHING FOR US blog tour for M. Leighton. This is the third novel in The Bad Boys series. This tour is hosted by Ink Slinger PR and here is the full schedule. Today we share M. Leighton's dream cast.

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EVERYTHING FOR US - DREAM CAST

Marissa Townsend, 28 - Tall, blonde, statuesque. She has blue eyes and was born into money. She’s an attorney at her father’s law firm who’s always lived up to what’s expected of her until a kidnapping gone awry sends her crashing into the arms of the most dangerous man she’s ever met.

Nash Davenport, 25 - Tall, muscular, tattoo on his left pectoral and shoulder. He has dark brown, almost-black eyes, dark blond hair that brushes his chin when it’s loose, a goatee and a tattoo from his right elbow to his right shoulder. He’s been in exile, forced to live among criminals in order to ensure his family’s safety. He’s angry and bitter, but can’t help finding comfort in the kiss of a broken princess.

David Townsend - Marissa’s father. He’s a cold, hard businessman that expects Marissa to do everything he asks, without question, no matter how cruel, unethical or inconsiderate. He’s ruthless.

Olivia Townsend, Marissa’s cousin - Sweet, intelligent, curvy, 21 years old. Dark hair, green eyes ( I know this girl has brown, but otherwise she looks like Olivia). She has a habit of blurting out inappropriate things like, “I’m just glad I didn’t pee all over myself.”

Cash Davenport - Nash’s twin brother, Olivia’s boyfriend. Clean cut with shorter hair, Cash owns a club called Dual and has a fondness for Jack Daniels

Ginger - Plucky, early thirties, self-proclaimed cougar and proud of it

Darrin Townsend - Marissa’s uncle and Olivia’s father. He lives a simple life on a sheep farm and has a different world view than that of his brother, Marissa’s father.

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EVERYTHING FOR US Synopsis:

When it comes to passion this hot, it’s all or nothing.

Olivia Townsend’s wealthy cousin Marissa had everything a girl could ask for—a great job, a privileged life, and all the friends she wanted. Or, at least, all the friends money could buy. But one case of mistaken identity has turned her privileged world upside down.

An abduction gone wrong lands her right in the lap of the sexiest, most dangerous man she’s ever met. To Marissa, he’s an enigma, but one to whom she’s irresistibly, inexplicably drawn.

With him comes a new world of freedom and passion, of dark shadows and dangerous secrets, a world where nothing is what it seems—except for the blind passion that Marissa can’t escape—or maybe even survive.

M.Leighton Bio:

M. Leighton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Wild Ones and The

Bad Boys romance trilogies. She is a native of Ohio, relocated to the warmer climates of the South, where she lets her mind wander to romantic settings with sexy Southern guys much like the one she married and the ones you'll find in her latest books. When her thoughts aren't roaming in that direction, she'll be riding horses, swimming in ponds and experiencing life on a ranch, all without leaving the cozy comfort of her office.

For more about M. Leighton, visit her website at www.MLeightonBooks.blogspot.com or follow her on Twitter @mleightonbooks.

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Release Day Launch: Everything For Us by M. Leighton | Giveaway

Out Today!!!

Everything for Us by M. Leighton (The Bad Boys #3)

When it comes to passion this hot, it’s all or nothing.

Olivia Townsend’s wealthy cousin Marissa had everything a girl could ask for—a great job, a privileged life, and all the friends she wanted. Or, at least, all the friends money could buy. But one case of mistaken identity has turned her privileged world upside down.

An abduction gone wrong lands her right in the lap of the sexiest, most dangerous man she’s ever met. To Marissa, he’s an enigma, but one to whom she’s irresistibly, inexplicably drawn.

With him comes a new world of freedom and passion, of dark shadows and dangerous secrets, a world where nothing is what it seems—except for the blind passion that Marissa can’t escape—or maybe even survive.

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About the Author

M. Leighton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Wild Ones and The Bad Boys romance trilogies.  She is a native of Ohio, relocated to the warmer climates of the South, where she lets her mind wander to romantic settings with sexy Southern guys much like the one she married and the ones you'll find in her latest books.  When her thoughts aren't roaming in that direction, she'll be riding horses, swimming in ponds and experiencing life on a ranch, all without leaving the cozy comfort of her office.  

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Book Review: The Reaping

The Reaping
The Fahllen #1
Author: M. Leighton
Pages: eBook
Reading Level: YA
Published: January 29th 2011
Review Source: Author

Carson almost 18 yrs old lives with her Dad under the impression that her mother and sister were killed in an accident when she was very young. Her father has always been extremely over protective with her and she can understand given that the rest of the family is gone. Carson starts discovering physical changes after she is almost hit by a car but somehow she is able to avoid it. From that point on she starts discovering things about her and her past, the ability to see the dead (which are not friendly at all) and the truth about her family with the help of a man she believes to be her love.
 
Though it didn't take me long to get hooked on the story I felt the need to know more about the characters and the story didn't provide me with enough description of them. Mysteries were quickly answered through the story but it was entertaining enough to keep me going. there were unanswered questions but overall i enjoyed it.

Summary: Every hell has its devil. And Carson is about to become intimately acquainted with hers. 

Seventeen-year-old wallflower Carson Porter has always dreamed of being something special, but what she gets isn’t what she signed up for. 

Yeah, a girl’s supposed to change as she gets older, but this is ridiculous! Shiny skin, greener eyes and a run-in with the flesh-eating dead are just a few of the changes Carson has to adjust to, not to mention the arrival of very hot and very dangerous Derek Hrolf. If all that wasn’t enough to turn her once hum-drum life into something unrecognizable, a twin sister that haunts her from the shadows and a wheeling, dealing collector of souls will definitely do the trick. The question is: what will her life become? And what will she become?