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Teaser Tuesday: Blackbird by Molly McAdams - #Blackbird

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading

Blackbird
Redemption #1
Author: Molly McAdams
Release Date: February 28th 2017

From New York Times bestselling author Molly McAdams comes a powerhouse romantic suspense that will have you questioning your morals and second guessing your view on love.

I live in a world few know exist. I’ve trained for this. I know what to say, what to do, and how to act. I’ve perfected the lethal calm required for this life.

Now it’s time to buy my first girl. But all it takes is one look at the brave girl who starts singing mid-auction for that calm to slip.

Briar Chapman is going to be the death of me, and I don’t care. I’ll take every day with her until that death comes, and I’ll welcome it when it does.

On the outside, Lucas Holt is what nightmares are made of. A man cloaked in darkness, with sin-filled eyes and an enticing grin. A devil so devastatingly beautiful and cruel that his very presence instills fear.

But beneath his terrifying, ever-calm exterior is an affectionate man haunted by a past that refuses to stay buried. And Lucas looks at me as though he’s finally found the only person who can make it all go away.

We’re a battle of the brightest day and the darkest night—and I want to lie in the wake of our war.

Book Review: I See You by Molly McAdams

I See You
Author: Molly McAdams
Reading Level: New Adult
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Released: November 1st 2016
Review Source: William Morrow Paperbacks

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Molly McAdams’ powerful new novel offers one of the most memorable love triangles in fiction since Twilight—perfect for fans of New Adult fiction like Jamie McGuire, Abbi Glines, and Tamarra Webber.

Futures are uncertain, unpredictable—like ink spilled across the purest surface. Nearly imperceptible ripples move and flow until a unique stain is formed. The ink is permanently imbedded in the surface…

During one wild night in college, Jentry Michaels is a tidal wave of ink that brands Aurora Wilde’s soul. An unparalleled stain she can’t forget despite the many months that have passed—and despite the distraction she’d hoped she would find in her new relationship with Declan, the charmer who captured her heart soon after. Jentry has irrevocably touched her soul, and he is intertwined in her present and future in ways she never fathomed. Now Aurora is faced with keeping that night hidden though it feels as if the ink has indelibly etched their story across her skin.

When Declan is confronted with his own personal demons, Aurora must decide if she will continue to hold tight to their relationship and a safe, reliable future with him, or if she will turn to Jentry—the guy she can’t forget no matter how hard she tries.…

Once again Molly McAdams has written a great story. I See You is everything you love about McAdams writing without being repetitive. You fall in love with new characters and story. And how perfect is that title, it goes with the story hand in hand. And I love the color scheme used in the cover of the book.

I'll state the reason I didn't give this book a 5 star review, like her books in the past. The major thing I love McAdams for, is the fact that she has to date been the only author to make me ~~cry~~ ugly cry. And I know that when you begin to read her book, to be prepared because what is coming will crush your heart and then mend it back up with ya as much force. I See You lacked somewhat for me. I waited and waited for it, then realized it wasn't going to be like past books. Yes, McAdams gave us the cause and effect but in a timid approach, that I wouldn't cry over. I did like the story and what she did with it, and that's why it still earn a 4 star review.

In I See You, you follow the story of Rorie (Aurora) and two brothers. Before you roll your eyes, it's not your typical love triangle. Give it a chance, if your not into triangles. I don't want to give much away, but Rorie has never gotten over the one night she spent with the mysterious stranger but when she understood she would never see him again, she let herself fall for the guy that she just happen to run into one night. And they were great together, Rorie and Declan, made sense and she knew it. Now Declan's mother would disagree and made her life a living hell. She could never be good enough for Declan. Then about a year into their relationship, Declan's brother comes home from the Marines. And let's just say the homecoming was more than what Rorie and Jentry expected. Cue back to that one unforgettable night and boom, people that thought they would never see each other were proven wrong. Now Rorie is at a loss, she knows where her heart truly lies but at the same time she loves them both. Will Rorie choose Declan, her safe and solid bet or will she choose the guy that stole her heart a year ago and still hold a strong claim to it? Or will the other that already dislikes her, exile her to the point that she can't be with either brother. Of course, add some other drama into this mix and you got yourself one heck of a story.

Fans of McAdams will read this book, but if you haven't read a book by McAdams yet, give this one a try and I believe you will be happy with the outcome. Then make sure to pick up her others stories. And if you are curious as to which book made me ugly cry, then you'll want to read McAdams' Taking Chances.

Check out Bri's 5 star review of I SEE YOU

Book Review: I See You by Molly McAdams

I See You
Author: Molly McAdams
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary
Released: November 1 2016
Review Source: William Morrows Paperback

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Molly McAdams’ powerful new novel offers one of the most memorable love triangles in fiction since Twilight—perfect for fans of New Adult fiction like Jamie McGuire, Abbi Glines, and Tamarra Webber.

Futures are uncertain, unpredictable—like ink spilled across the purest surface. Nearly imperceptible ripples move and flow until a unique stain is formed. The ink is permanently imbedded in the surface…

During one wild night in college, Jentry Michaels is a tidal wave of ink that brands Aurora Wilde’s soul. An unparalleled stain she can’t forget despite the many months that have passed—and despite the distraction she’d hoped she would find in her new relationship with Declan, the charmer who captured her heart soon after. Jentry has irrevocably touched her soul, and he is intertwined in her present and future in ways she never fathomed. Now Aurora is faced with keeping that night hidden though it feels as if the ink has indelibly etched their story across her skin.

When Declan is confronted with his own personal demons, Aurora must decide if she will continue to hold tight to their relationship and a safe, reliable future with him, or if she will turn to Jentry—the guy she can’t forget no matter how hard she tries.…

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.

Aurora shared one special night with the love of her life, to have him disappear.
Jentry left the love of his life to protect her from the darkness within.
Declan met the love of his life the night a high heel hit him in the forehead.

A messy love story that has heart ache written all over it. Aurora becomes Jentry's after just one night together. Losing him led her to Declan. Unbeknownst to her, the two knew each other. The fight between who she wants and who she should be with is a tough battle that no one is prepared to fight.
I swear. Every time I get a new Molly McAdams book there's always excitement, joy and a little bit of fear that goes through me. Fear only comes before I've cracked the book open. Will I like this one? She only writes books I love - there must come a time when I won't love one? I'm always nervous - always waiting for that one that doesn't grip me. But without fail page one is read and I must dive into the story. With McAdams' books I always know that I will finish it in one day. Any spare time I get is spent reading her book whenever I get my hands on them.

Aurora. Jentry. Declan. Three characters whom I've grown to love so very much. And once you realize that things are going to get messy with them you feel McAdams writing chipping away at a part of your soul. The part which you have given to these characters. These characters who slowly are fighting a losing battle - or a battle they can win but how they handle it isn't the path of least resistance. Such as Jentry says at one point in the book. You gotta just take it one thing at a time. Once one hurdle comes you hold your breath, will Aurora to do what is right and see how things play out. To only realize that what you willed for her may have only brought more pain upon her.

I realize that I'm talking a lot about pain -- there is a lot of it just not in a horrible way. There's the pain of lose, suffering, confusion, true love fighting for a place in your heart. But underneath it all you will only feel love. Love for Aurora, Jentry, and Declan (which because you love them all only brings some more pain) and love for McAdams who brought to life such a beautiful story.

I don't want to give anything away about who is chosen - although it's probably a little bit obvious. But I think this is what breaks my heart the most. You love both Jentry and Declan so much. When Aurora is with Jentry you want her with him. When she is with Declan you want her with Declan. But when Aurora has made a choice the characters handle it in a way which only makes you respect and love them even more.

If you've read a McAdams' book before - you're in for a real treat. This is McAdam's at her finest. If you haven't read a McAdams' book than this is a great one to start on!

Book Review: Show Me How by Molly McAdams

Show Me How
Thatch Series # 2.5
Author: Molly McAdams
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Romance
Released: August 23 2016
Review Source: William Morrow Paperbacks

New York Times bestselling author Molly McAdams delivers another heart-wrenching, emotional novel in her Thatch series…

After her first love was ripped from her grasp four years earlier, Charlie Easton was sure she would never be able to trust anyone with the shattered pieces of her heart again. That is, until Deacon Carver forces himself into her life, and makes those pieces swirl in chaos. But Charlie doesn't know how to let him in… until a stranger stumbles upon a notebook filled with her innermost secrets, and shows her how.

Deacon Carver is known for sleeping his way through the town of Thatch, as well as the surrounding cities—something he used to take pride in. But that persona has haunted Deacon ever since he decided to leave that life behind for the girl he wants more than anything: Charlie Easton.

But when another girl falls into Deacon's life, allowing him to be himself without judgment for his past, will their conversations hinder his relationship with Charlie … even if he's never seen her?

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.

Deacon - we've grown to know him as the man whore of Thatch. Charlie - we've had a love/hate/love relationship with her once we found out what she was up to with Ben. Now it's time to shine some more light onto their lives. Onto their hopes, dreams, fears, truths and souls.

This series has held such a special place in my heart. If I had never read Letting Go (Thatch #1) I would've never been introduced to Molly McAdams. I probably would have, but it would've been a while before I found her. And to this day she's one of my top favorites. So to have this series ending leaves me with a bittersweet feeling.

First off - Deacon Carver is my favorite character from the series. Grey always called him her big Teddy Bear, which left me believing he was a big teddy bear for readers to fall for, even if he wasn't the main guy. And now to have his story in my hands...words cannot describe how much I loved it. And Charlie. She deserves a clean slate. In Thatch #1 we find out that she had harbored feelings for Grey's fiancé who passes...and had his child. Yes we have closure at the end of Letting Go with that story, but there's still always that 'Well Charlie....she loved BEN?! HOW?!' in your mind. Until you read this book. Until you realize that it was more like an infatuation than love, but when you're young they feel the same almost.

I ABSOLUTELY loved this story. In most of McAdams' books we get a sense of the couple that needs to get together has always harbored feelings for one another. With Show Me How there's some feelings but it's not exactly what you think. Deacon isn't quite fond of Charlie because of what she had done to Grey. And this was a nice change of pace. I loved seeing the relationship work towards true love. Yes I'm a firm believer in love at first sight, but I also know that sometimes it takes work. That most of real life isn't going to be all magical and spectacular. And I feel that this book held that true to heart. I could've handled seeing Deacon being upset with Charlie for a little while longer. But honestly the Keith and Deacon scenes steal the show, and once Charlie and Deacon become an item Keith is around Deacon a lot more to make your heart explode.

McAdams' ended this series on such a good note. We got closure. It's always tough saying good bye to a series that you love so much, even more so when a series gets ended in such a way that leaves audiences angry and upset and only wanting more. So when that was not the case here I was pleasantly surprised.

It's A Muggle Monday Recommendation!

We are not wizards or witches, but muggles. We don't live in a magical world... Hogwarts is not home. But don't let this put you down. We don't need magic to transform our world. We have thousands lives to explore and dystopian worlds to travels. From the words of JK Rowling, "The stories we love the best live in us forever".

It's a Muggle Monday Recommendation is a new weekly meme hosted by Once Upon a Twilight in hope that this story will cast a spell over you and live with you forever.

This week is dedicated to one of my favorite authors. I was introduced to her through reviewing for the blog and ever since I have read anything and everything that she writes.

As with most of Molly McAdams' books I finished this one in a day. It's a great love story that will have you on the edge of your seat! I'm so excited for November 1 - which is when everyone will be able to read this book for themselves!

Blog Tour: To The Stars by Molly McAdams | Excerpt #ThatchSeries | Giveaway

Welcome to our stop on To The Stars tour for Molly McAdams. This tour is hosted by InkSlinger PR..

To The Stars
Author: Molly McAdams
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Romance
Released: February 9 2016
Review Source: William Morrow Paperbacks

In the second book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Molly McAdams’ Thatch series, Knox Alexander must convince his long-time love Harlow Evans that they’re meant to be together.

He promised to wait for her. She told him he was wasting his time. Not waiting for him ended up being the biggest mistake of her life.

When they were younger, Knox Alexander swore to Harlow Evans that he would wait for her to turn eighteen so they could be together. But that was three and a half years away, and Harlow couldn’t ask him to give up all the fun and thrills of going away to college for her. As the years passed, Knox remained a constant in her life—whether she liked it or not—but when her eighteenth birthday came around, Harlow’s heart belonged to someone else.

Every day for the last four years, Harlow has been haunted by that fateful choice. And though he may appear unaffected by what happened in their past, Knox has always tried to fill the void Harlow left. But when he comes stumbling back into her life and refuses to leave, will Harlow finally let him into her heart…?

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.

Harlow and Knox were destined to be together - they both knew it from the moment they met one another. But life got in the way: as it tends to do. Knox found himself trying to lose his thoughts of Harlow in other women, while Harlow was only worrying for her families lives while being married to a man, who she no longer knew. As fate would have it Knox came back into Harlow's life right at the most opportune moment, but can Harlow allow him to risk his own life just so they can finally be together?

Oh my gosh. I have said it before, and I will say it again. Molly McAdams is queen. I seriously love her books. Each and every one gives you a new emotion that you never knew you could experience while reading. While this one was hard to handle at times - for the abusive relationship that takes place between Harlow and her husband Collin - it was definitely worth it. From that first chapter McAdams' had me in tears - but seriously if you're picking up a Molly McAdams book you expect to cry at least once during the book. But I feel like this was the first time I cried out of fear for the main character. I also cried happy tears whenever Harlow had little moments with Knox, but there were moments where I was completely and utterly afraid for Harlow.

Having read Letting Go, the first book in this series, I remember loving Knox in the few scenes he was in. So to be able to read his story and get to know him as a character was amazing. And it basically made me love Graham and Deacon even more. The protective "older brother" role that the take on makes them easily lovable. And you kind of just want to give them a bear hug! I also loved seeing Grey and Jagger in this series. My only problem is I thought Jagger was going to be my favorite male in this series - I should've known with McAdams' writing that I would yet again fall for this lead male. Knox is pretty much what every girl wants; he is the big protector who will put himself into any situation just to make sure the love of his life is safe. He does take the precautions Harlow wants, but that doesn't completely stop him from keeping an eye on her. And that is adorable to me.

Basically this book will make you feel all the feels. You will laugh, you will cry, you will be on the edge of your seat. It will make you want a love story that Knox and Harlow has, because Why would anyone waste their time only loving someone to the moon when they could love them To The Stars?

Excerpt

“Happy birthday, Low. I waited for you.”

The instant his voice filtered through the phone, my body stilled and warmed at the same time. My breath came out in a soft, audible huff, and my eyes shut as hundreds of welcome memories flooded my mind.

I didn’t have to look at the screen to know who was calling. I would know that voice anywhere, and I should have been expecting his call. Not just his call. This call. We’d been preparing for and talking about this call for two and a half years now.
My lips and fingers trembled, and I almost dropped the phone as I tried to make my throat work.

“I waited for you”, played over and over again like a broken record. A broken record with the most beautiful music still coming from it.

Turning my head just enough to look over my shoulder, I eyed the guy shrugging into his shirt, and my chest ached when I faced forward again.

No longer seeing the dorm room I was standing in, I let our memories consume me. “I—” I took in a shaky breath, and my voice came out as a strained whisper. “I didn’t wait for you.”

There was nothing. No sound, no response—only the most heartbreaking silence I’ve ever endured.

Molly grew up in California but now lives in the oh-so-amazing state of Texas with her husband and furry four-legged daughters. When she's not diving into the world of her characters, some of her hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and long walks on the beach … which roughly translates to being a homebody with her hubby and dishing out movie quotes. She has a weakness for crude-humored movies, fried pickles and loves curling up in a fluffy comforter during a thunderstorm ... or under one in a bathtub if there are tornados. That way she can pretend they aren't really happening.

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Release Week Blitz: To The Stars by Molly McAdams | Teaser | Giveaway

We are so excited to bring you the Release Week Blitz for Molly McAdams’ TO THE STARS! TO THE STARS is a contemporary romance novel being published on February 9^thby HarperCollins’ William Morrow Impulse imprint and is the second novel in Molly’s Thatch Series.

To The Stars
Author: Molly McAdams
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Romance
Released: February 9 2016
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks

In the second book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Molly McAdams’ Thatch series, Knox Alexander must convince his long-time love Harlow Evans that they’re meant to be together.

He promised to wait for her. She told him he was wasting his time. Not waiting for him ended up being the biggest mistake of her life.

When they were younger, Knox Alexander swore to Harlow Evans that he would wait for her to turn eighteen so they could be together. But that was three and a half years away, and Harlow couldn’t ask him to give up all the fun and thrills of going away to college for her. As the years passed, Knox remained a constant in her life—whether she liked it or not—but when her eighteenth birthday came around, Harlow’s heart belonged to someone else.

Every day for the last four years, Harlow has been haunted by that fateful choice. And though he may appear unaffected by what happened in their past, Knox has always tried to fill the void Harlow left. But when he comes stumbling back into her life and refuses to leave, will Harlow finally let him into her heart…?