Book Release| Review: Racer by Katy Evans

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RACER
Real #7
Author: Katy Evans
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Released: September 28, 2017
Review Source: Social Butterfly PR

Racer, an all-new standalone in the Real Series from New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans is LIVE!!!

A bad boy with something to prove.
A woman with a mission.
The race of their lives.
The love of a lifetime.

I don’t think his parents expected him to live up to his name—Racer Tate—but once he felt the adrenaline rush behind the wheel, he was addicted.

He's the fastest, fiercest driver around.

Scouting new talent brings me to his doorstep...
but his smile sends me to my knees.

The sexy, mysterious Racer Tate is not the kind of man a girl like me falls for. He's secretive, reckless, elusive. But his proximity pushes me beyond reason, and his kiss....

This is our last chance to win, and he is our only hope. I'm supposed to watch him—make sure he doesn't get into trouble. But it's an impossible task. And now the one in heart wrenching, toe-curling, soul-crushing trouble is me. Because when your heart belongs to someone, their truths become your own, and their secrets become your salvation...or your curse.

He says he wants me. He says I'm the One. But he also thinks he'll break my heart, one piece at a time until it's gone.

I just finished reading Racer and it was  everything I hoped it would be.  This series is freaking amazing.  Real was one of the first books I read when I got back into heavily reading a few years ago.  Remy was in my hall of fame book boyfriend list.  I'm happy to say I will be adding Racer to that list also.

As all of Katy Evans books I have read, I was completely consumed by Racer.  I legit did nothing else but read non stop.  I could not put this book down.  While I do recommend you read every single book in this series, Racer can be read as a standalone.

Racer is the son of Remy and Brooke taking place in the world of racing.  He has the same passionate, cocky, sexy attitude as Remy.  He was involved in illegal street racing, and happened to be the best, when Lana comes along searching for new racing talent.  Racer is taken with Lana right away.  The intensity level is off the charts.  I love Lana too.  I found her to be very relateable.

I am rating Racer with 5 stars because I loved it so much.  I also have to mention that I am obsessed with that gorgeous cover.  I could stare at it all day, seriously!  I highly recommend this book and series.  Katy Evans never disappoints.

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About the Author: 

Katy Evans is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Her debut REAL shot to the top of the bestselling lists in 2013 and since then 9 of her titles have been New York Times bestsellers. Her books have been translated into nearly a dozen languages across the world. 

Connect with the Author:

Email: katyevansauthor@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorKatyEvans

Twitter @authorkatyevans

Friday Author Spotlight: Exclusive Interview with Author Katy Evans

Friday Author SPOTLIGHT! We will feature a Young Adult, New Adult or Adult Author. These post will contain interviews, author posts, book blasts, fill in the blanks, etc... This is just our way to get authors noticed and out there as much as possible. So we hope you enjoy and stay tuned Fridays to see who we have on and what they shared. To see previous posts click here.

Today OUaT is in thrilled to feature New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Katy Evans. Evans is the mastermind that created The Real Series which contains Real, Mine, Remy, Rogue and Ripped and book 6 is coming soon. And now Evans brings us a new series that her fans will love just as much. The Manwhore Series just released book one called Manwhore and the sequel will be Manwhore +1. 

Check out our review of Manwhore plus enter to win your very own copy HERE. 

Katy Evans

Katy Evans grew up with books and book-boyfriends until she found a real sexy boyfriend to love. They married and are now hard at work on their own happily ever after. Katy loves her family and friends, and she also loves reading, walking, baking, and being consumed by her characters until she reaches “The End.” Which is, hopefully, only the beginning…

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Is it possible to expose Chicago’s hottest player—without getting played?

This is the story I’ve been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Don’t be fooled by that last name though. There’s nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur Chicago has ever known, he’s a man’s man with too much money to spend and too many women vying for his attention.

Mysterious. Privileged. Legendary. His entire life he’s been surrounded by the press as they dig for tidbits to see if his fairytale life is for real or all mirrors and social media lies. Since he hit the scene, his secrets have been his and his alone to keep. And that’s where I come in.

Assigned to investigate Saint and reveal his elusive personality, I’m determined to make him the story that will change my career.

But I never imagined he would change my life. Bit by bit, I start to wonder if I’m the one discovering him…or if he’s uncovering me.

What happens when the man they call Saint, makes you want to sin?

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Interview with Author Katy Evans

OUaT: Hello Katy, welcome to OUaT. I am thrilled to have you on today. We have met in person a few times at book signing but this is our 1st one on one interview. So will start off by asking you to introduce yourself to our readers in case they have yet to read one of your fabulous books.

Hi Yara! Thanks so much for having me over today, it's a thrill to be here "connecting" online! :) Okay, as for intro . . . I'm Katy Evans, author of the Real series and the upcoming Manwhore series. Real debuted in 2013 as the first in the Real series and from that moment on, I've been truly blessed to be able to share my characters and stories with readers. The first book in my new series, Manwhore, releases March 24th and I'm especially excited about sharing this story.

OUaT: When I first heard of your new series, I literally jumped for joy. Can you tell us about your new sinful series that has a title that screams sexy, Manwhore is sure to grab anyone attention.

I truly hope readers fall in love with this story like I did! Manwhore begins with my heroine, Rachel, getting an assignment to approach and investigate Chicago's most notorious womanizer, the toe-curlingly gorgeous Malcolm Saint. What's great about Saint is that we get a glimpse of him through the social media first - basically, gossip. Before our heroine meets him in person, she judges him based on the exterior persona that he projects to the world. Daredevil. Ruthless. Relentless. A playboy. All true. But when Rachel is assigned to get the "real" deets on him, we get to see another side of him that you'd never expect. And that's what truly made me fall for him - I hope readers will fall for him as hard as I did too. There is SO much more to this man than meets the eye. He is so much more than a "manwhore."

OUaT: How did it feel to write about a new sexy bad boy? I really believe Malcolm Saint will give Remy a run for his money. I personally can't decide who I pine for the most now.

I loved meeting new characters and delving into their world. It felt fresh to me and exciting, and it gave me the opportunity to do what I most enjoy doing, which is watching two people fall in love.
OUaT: In your Real series, your main character Remy deals with a manic depressive illness that was just as important to the story as the romance. It was part of who "Riptide" was. What would you say is important in "Saints" story in Manwhore?

I think one of Saint’s handicaps is the fact that he’s so popular around town and so very famous. People are obsessed with him, and in one way or another, Saint has grown up to be a closed-off man, unaffected by what they say even while people clearly objectify him. He’s his true, unguarded self with very few people, so when Rachel becomes one of those ‘people’, it’s sheer magic to watch him open up.

OUaT: Now that I have finished reading Manwhore, book 1 in the series and the cliffhanger you shared, I am counting down till I get book 2 in my hands. How many books are planned in the series and will it all be circulating around Malcolm or will you eventually bring in new bad boys like you did in the Real series?

I can’t tell you how eager I am to share the next book with you! So far, the first books are only Malcolm and Rachel’s, but I’m definitely hoping to explore their world for future books since I really, really like it there.

OUaT: Do you have any other works in the pipeline besides the Manwhore series?

There's a Real book, #6, possibly to come - though I'm still waiting for the characters to solidify the story in my head. I also hope to maybe write a story about Malcolm and Rachel's friends once I finish with theirs. And there's a third idea teasing me in the back of my mind. I'm not sure how fiercely it will possess me, but if it does, then that'll definitely be coming soon too!

OUaT: What kind of research went into writing Manwhore and was it different than when you wrote the Real series?

I think I do a lot of my research slowly, living my life and following my passions, and sometimes those passions or interests later surface in a book. They surface naturally and only when the story seems to call it forward so it’s not “planned” but very organic.

OUaT: If your readers could walk away with one thing from Manwhore, what would you like it to be?

Manwhore touched me in so many ways, but if I only had to choose one way, then I hope it touches readers in that electrifying way it did me; watching this hot guy and this really nice girl, neither of them looking for love, discover love for the first time in their lives. It’s almost as if they come alive by that love. Electrified by it, for sure. :)

OUaT: I don't know about you but I'm a visual reader, once I connect with a book character, I try and picture someone famous that resembles the character to me so as I'm reading I can picture that person. Can you help me and your fans out by giving us some choices as to who you see as your Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint?

Oh, I have many Saint muses. Chris Hemsworth is the muse for all my heroes, he’s just a god! As is Channing Tatum. Some of my other muses were a dark-haired version of the sexy Travis Fimmel, David Gandy, Chris Pine, a slightly older Robbie Amell, Colin Egglesfield, and plenty of hot men whose names I don’t know but who grace my “muse” wall in my writer’s cave.

OUaT: Thank you Katy for taking time to answer these question. Before you go would you like to tell your fans of any upcoming book signings you'll be attending this year?

Thank YOU so much for having me over, Yara! I loved spending time here today. As for book signings, yes! I will be in Las Vegas at the Love N. Books signing on July 17th and I look forward to meeting everyone. Hope to see you there. XO

Book Review: REMY by Katy Evans

REMY
Real #3
Author: Katy Evans
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance | Sports
Released: November 26th 2013
Review Source: Purchased

New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans expands upon the intense love story begun in Real--this time from Remington "Riptide" Tate's point of view.

Underground fighter Remington Tate is a mystery, even to himself. His mind is dark and light, complex and enlightening. At times his actions and moods are carefully measured, and at others, they spin out of control.

Through it all, there's been one constant: wanting, needing, loving, and protecting Brooke Dumas. This is his story; from the first moment he laid eyes on her and knew, without a doubt, she would be the realest thing he's ever had to fight for.

All the feels I experienced when I read REAL just amplified in REMY. I LOVE when the author goes back and writes the book in the Male's POV. I can't stress how much I approve of that. You get to go inside their heads and understand how they feel and why they react and do things the way they do, especially in the case of Remington "Riptide". Who wouldn't want to be inside his mind.

We knew from reading REAL that Remy is intense and has his "black" moments. In REMY you are inside his mind when everything transpires; when he meets Brooke for the first time and sets off to capture. Then we also get to be inside his mind as the story switches from past to present and Remy & Brooke are getting married. If I could Kiss Evans feet I would, because I absolutely LOVED being inside Remy's mind. As intense as it is, it's beautiful at the same time. If I thought I loved Remy before, now I have a serious obsession with him after reading REMY. I did not want REMY to end!

REMY doesn't need a long review stating the obvious which is that The REAL series is EPIC and everyone of age to read this type of adult book, SHOULD BE READING IT or rereading for the fun of it.

You can read my full review of REAL (book 1) HERE. Did you catch the cover reveal of RIPPED (book 5) we shared it HERE. 

    

Cover Reveals: Dirty Rowdy Thing | House of Night | Ripped | The Revenge of Seven

There have been quite a few cover reveals in the bookish world lately. Here are a few that stand out.

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Dirty Rowdy Thing

Wild Seasons #2

Author: Christina Lauren

Release Date: November 4th 2014

Publisher: Gallery Books

Despite their rowdy hookups, Harlow and Finn don’t even like each other . . . which would explain why their marriage lasted only twelve hours. He needs to be in charge and takes whatever he wants. She lives by the Want-something-done? Do-it-yourself mantra. Maybe she’s too similar to the rugged fisherman—or just what he needs.

This is the sequel to Sweet Filthy Boy (book one in Wild Seasons series) that we ABSOLUTELY adored that comes out May 13th. Look for our review very soon.

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House Of Night

Coloring Book #1

By P.C. Cast and Illustrated By Aura Dalian
Release Date: April 14th 2014
Publisher: House of Night Coloring Books; 1st edition

This is the first coloring book for the blockbuster HOUSE OF NIGHT series. Illustrated by an incredibly talented tattoo artist, PC Cast's world and characters come magically alive for fans of tattoo art, as well as fans of the series. Included is a crossword puzzle and a Q&A session with questions submitted by HoN fans and answered by PC Cast. Welcome to the House of Night! We hope you enjoy adding your own touch to the world!

Something every HON fan should own.

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RIPPED

The REAL series #5

Author: Katy Evans

Release Date: December 16th 2014

Publisher: Gallery Books

Every woman wants me--except the one I sing for.

Seattle shakes with anticipation: they call it the concert of the year. They say girls are getting pregnant just thinking about Crack Bikini being in town.

But when you love a girl, you don't leave her with nothing but a ring and a promise.

Any man with half a brain should know..

So what did I expect my girl would do when she saw me again?

Well, for starters, she loathes our music. Particularly the song I wrote about her.

When I sing it, the stadium is in an uproar. Thousands of fans scream my name like

I'm a god--but yeah, not her. Crystal clear: the girl's not happy to see me.

Black hair, black boots, a bad attitude, that's her -- Pandora Stone is a freaking man-eater and she's out for my blood.

That's alright.

Let her come at me. Because I'm out for her heart and, this time, there's no way she can stop me.

O. M. GAWD.......

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The Revenge of Seven

I Am Number Four series (Lorien Legacies) #5

Author: Pittacus Lore

Release Date: August 26th 2014

Publisher: HarperTEEN

The Garde have suffered the ultimate betrayal: Number Five has allied himself with the Mogadorians. He killed Eight and helped the Mogs abduct Ella from the Garde’s Chicago safe house. Now the fight for Earth’s survival has just become that much more impossible. After the dual battles at the end The Fall of Five, the Garde are broken and divided once again. They may not have time to mourn their fallen ally, but they’ll make sure to avenge him. And they now have the help of the most unlikely of allies: Adam, a Mogadorian who has turned his back on his people and will do whatever it takes to stop them. Adam comes a host of invaluable information about Mog technology, battle strategies, and weaknesses. With his help, the Garde may just have a fighting chance…but are they repeating past mistakes by putting their trust in him?

I'm really liking this cover with the moss/grass.

So what do you think about these covers? Let us know down below in the comments!

Book Review: MINE by Katy Evans

MINE
Real Series #2
Author: Katy Evans
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Sports Fiction
Released: November 5th 2013 (Gallery Books)
Review Source: Purchased

He's mine, and I'm his. Our love is all-consuming, powerful,
imperfect, and real...

In the international bestseller REAL, the unstoppable bad boy of the Underground fighting circuit finally met his match. Hired to keep him in prime condition, Brooke Dumas unleashed a primal desire in Remington "Riptide" Tate as vital as the air he breathes . . . and now he can't live without her.

Brooke never imagined she would end up with the man who is every woman's dream, but not all dreams end happily ever after, and just when they need each other the most, she is torn away from his side. Now with distance and darkness between them, the only thing left is to fight for the love of the man she calls MINE.

MINE! 4 powerful letters when put together. If you thought Real was raw and powerful then Mine took it to the next round of battles. Katy Evans is a beast just like her character Remy, she is a lioness and pounces on you with her writing. Evans doesn't sugar coat anything. You get some serious in your face powerful love alongside a heart stopping storyline which deals with an illness that tends to be shoved under the rug or ignored.

It has been a while since I have literally been rocked all the way to my core. I applaud Evans for shining a light of something still to this day many don't accept as an illness while millions are affected by it everyday. For someone like myself that has fought her own inner demons for a very long time I can relate and understand it. Evans gave Remy the boxing and Brooke as his own personal medication which is just like what books and blogging have done for me the last several years. It gives our brains something to focus on other than the demons. So again thank you Katy for that. I wished I would have read these books before I met you at the Houston Book Rave because I would have given you the biggest tackle hug ever. You are awesomesauce to the 10th power.

Now let's talk about Remy and Brooke, can these two get any hotter? Probably so! We are talking about Remington "Riptide" Tate. In Mine these two characters grow up and help one another become better adults. The rawness is still there but now there is a new surprise, unexpected but great. If you thought they were possessive before wait till you wrap your heads around Mine. So much has been literally turned up and only Remy and Brooke can help each other survive the long and short life changes coming their way. I forgot to mention that during all this they still have to deal with the nasty SOB Scorpion, ugh I just want to jump in the pages and gouge his eyes out. Ok that felt good to express. Lol!

Seriously if your one of the few like me that haven't picked up this series. Do it now! Make it your 2014 series to read in January. I'm super excited to read Remy next and actually be inside Remy's mind and thoughts. I'm am sure to be blown away.

p.s. I was a bit thrown off with the cover once I finished the book. I went in thinking Brooke was going to turn fighter or something with a cover like that but she didn't end up training the way I thought she would, lol. 

I also recommend listening to the songs mentioned in the book while reading, its euphoric in a way. love love love all the song choices Evan's uses so that Remy and Brooke could speak to one another when words just wouldn't come to them easily.

Book Reflection: REAL by Katy Evans

REAL
Real Series #1
Author: Katy Evans
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Sports Romance
Release Date: September 3rd 2013 (Gallery Books)
Review Source: Purchased

HOT. SEXY. POWERFUL. PAINFUL. REAL. The scorching international bestseller that strips away everything you've ever believed about passion . . . .

Remington Tate has a bad-boy rep in and out of the ring, a granite-hard body, and a raw, animal power that sends his female fans into a frenzy. But from the moment their eyes lock, the only woman he wants is Brooke Dumas. His desire is pure, all-consuming, and REAL.

Hired to keep his perfect body working like a machine, Brooke finally has the lucrative sports therapy job she's been dreaming of. But as she tours the dangerous underground fighting circuit with Remy and his team, Brooke's own body becomes alive with the most primal of hungers. If what happens between Brooke and Remy is ever as light as a flirtation, it quickly becomes an erotic obsession for them both, and promises so much more.

But their white-hot lust has a dark side--and when Remy's deepest secret comes to light and Brooke's familial duties demand action, will the pair be able to hang on, or will everything that once seemed so real suddenly fade away like an illusion?

I think I'm going to have to alter the policy I use on the site when someone on the OUaT team reads and reviews a book. I won't read the book usually because I find it's time wasted when I could be reading something different that hasn't been reviewed and shared already on the site. I've known about Real for sometime now when Michelle read Real back in October then I had the pleasure of meeting Katy Evans at the Houston Book Rave. I bought Real and Mine and had Katy signed them both. But there was no future plans of reading either book. I was sticking to that stupid rule of mines. Well during the holiday break I was messaging with Michelle and asked her "Should I read Real?" Michelle without a single second of hesitation wrote in response: "Giiiirrrlll.. You need to read REAL. It is amazing! I can't tell enough people about it. I like rough, rugged men, so I fell in love with Remy." So next thing I knew Real was in my hands being cracked opened. 

So instead of reviewing it again, I just want to thank Michelle for really selling me on reading Real and for the awesome Katy Evans for writing such a powerful riveting story that is Real and hotter than lava itself. FYI Katy in person is the sweetest person ever, her smile is contagious. Crazy that such a complexed character came out of that sweet author's mind. That just shows you how talented Evans is.

Before I concluded this reflection I want to point out something that I loved and admire that Katy Evans did. These characters didn't just boom, fall in to bed together, she actually had swoon-worthy Remy wait. And for them to know each other inside and out before they got hot and heavy, even though they were in full attack mode for each other every single minute they were together. That part from Evans really cemented how much I enjoyed and loved this story.

I cannot wait to inhale Mine and once again be thrown in the ring with Remy and Brooke. This story is for the 18 and over for sure. Who am I kidding, I remember the majority of fans that were lined up to meet Katy. LOL!

You can read Michelle's review of Real.