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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

RELEASE WEEK BLITZ: The Natural History of Us by Rachel Harris - Excerpt + GIVEAWAY!

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Rachel Harris’s THE NATURAL HISTORY OF US is already getting swoons from readers everywhere! We can’t wait for you to get your hands on it. Known for her sweet romances, Rachel’s THE NATURAL HISTORY OF US, is no different! Check out everything we have for you on this amazing title and then go grab your copy today. Justin and Peyton’s story is sure to put a smile on your face and keep you turning pages long into the night!


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About THE NATURAL HISTORY OF US:
One class assignment. One second chance at love. The school player is all in. Now he needs to win back the sweet commitment girl who’s forever owned his heart.

Justin Carter has a secret. He’s not the total player Fairfield Academy believes him to be. Not really. In fact, he used to be a one-woman guy…and his feelings for her never went away. Too bad he broke her heart three years ago and made sure to ruin any chance she’d ever forgive him.

Peyton Williams is a liar. She pretends to be whole, counting down the days until graduation and helping her parents at the family ranch. But the truth is, she’s done everything she can to get over Justin, and salvation is just around the corner. With graduation one short month away, she’ll soon break free from the painful memories and start her life fresh. Of course, she has to get through working with him on one last assignment first.

For Justin, nothing ever felt as right as being with Peyton, and now that fate’s given him a shot at redemption, he’s determined to make the most of it. And for Peyton…well, Justin Carter has always been her kryptonite.

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A musical laugh sprang free, her happy smile trailing behind, and I was in heaven. “Until you,” she agreed. She squinted one eye and added, “Though you should know, I’m probably gonna be really, really bad at it.”

The expression on her face said she honestly believed it, and I couldn’t wait to prove her wrong. I leaned close to her ear and whispered across her skin, “That’s impossible.”

Peyton’s breath caught in a gasp, and I angled back to see her face.

That’s when the moment changed.

Sounds of the emptying baseball field fell away. The cool air around us kindled. The soft smile on her face faded as she looked into my eyes, shifting her gaze between them to see what I’d do next. Part of me wondered the same thing.  

I’d kissed dozens of girls before. Some I wanted, others purely because I was bored. But I’d never felt anything like this. Anticipation. Want. Fear. Unlike any other kiss I’d ever shared, this one needed to be epic. Girls remembered their first kiss for the rest of their lives, and I had to leave Peyton with something good to cling to later… when I inevitably screwed everything up.

Gauging her reaction, I slowly lowered my head and watched her soft lips part. Adrenaline surged through my veins at the swipe of her tongue. She nodded once, silently giving me permission, then closed her eyes.

Inhaling the scent of sunflowers, I kissed her.   

Soft and sweet. Those two words defined this girl. She tasted like sugar and her sigh was addictive as I brushed her mouth with mine. Again and again. I couldn’t get enough. Her hands clenched my wrists, tugging me closer. I could’ve lived in that moment forever. 

My restless hands memorized the curve of Peyton’s spine, the dip of her waist. Hers slid down my arms and around my back, fisting my shirt before slipping underneath. A jolt of electricity ran over my skin. When her nails raked down my spine, I jerked and groaned into her mouth. She was a fast learner.

I kissed the corners of her triumphant smile, licked the bow of her top lip, and nipped at the bottom one. She sighed again and sank in my arms, matching me kiss for kiss, playful tug for playful tug. And still, I needed more. I’d probably always need more.  

Tilting my head for better access, I grazed her cheeks with my fingertips. Traced the seam of her mouth with my tongue, silently asking for what I wanted. Hoping like hell she’d open up. Her answer was one shy flick. The shiver reached my toes.

No girl had gotten to me like this. Burrowed under my skin, held my interest, or had me thinking about tomorrow. Wishing I could be that guy. I lost myself in the strawberry taste of Peyton’s mouth, the sweet sounds in her throat, and I didn’t fully emerge until hours later. When I did, it was with one thought circling my brain:

How long until I mess this up?

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About Rachel Harris:

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New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Vibrant settings, witty banter, and strong relationships are a staple in each of her books…and kissing. Lots of kissing.


An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict and homeschool mom, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and watching way too much Food Network with her husband. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!





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Sunday, June 1, 2014

My Not So Super Sweet Life (My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century #3) by Rachel Harris - Ashley's Review

*I received this book as an eARC from Entangled Publishing/Entangled Teen on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*


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Title: My Not So Super Sweet Life (My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century #3)
Author: Rachel Harris
Publication Date: April 30, 2014

My A Tale of Two Centuries Review

Synopsis: Cat Crawford just wants to be normal—or at least as normal as a daughter of Hollywood royalty can be. And it looks like fate is granting her wish: she’s got an amazing boyfriend, Lucas; her fabulous cousin, Alessandra, living with her; and her dad planning his second marriage to a great future stepmom. That is, until her prodigal mother reveals on national television that she has something important to tell her daughter…causing a media frenzy. 

Lucas Capelli knows his fate is to be with Cat, and he’s worked hard to win her over once and for all. Unfortunately, Lucas has his own issues to deal with, including a scandal that could take him away from the first place he’s truly belonged.

As secrets are revealed, rumors explode, and the world watches, Cat and Lucas discover it’s not fate they have to fight if they want to stay together…this time, it’s their own insecurities. 

Well, and the stalkerazzi.


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Review: When I read A Tale of Two Centuries, I somehow missed that it was a sequel. I still have yet to read My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century, so I only know Cat and Lucas from A Tale of Two Centuries. That, however, did not lessen my enjoyment of this novella! It was really fun getting to see a new side of Cat and Lucas and learning more about them and their relationship.

This is, of course, a contemporary YA romance with a little bit of magic thrown in. I really enjoyed watching Cat fall for Lucas, especially with her abandonment issues. She grows so much in this book regardless of the heartache she faces. Even though not all her relationships work out, she allows herself to love and be loved (in more ways than one). Sure, this book is a romance, but it's also about family and friends and how important all relationships are. I also really enjoyed that this book is from two perspectives - Cat's and Lucas'. It was super fun being in Lucas' head and Cat is one lucky girl to have him. He's definitely swoony! 

Caterina is a whole different story though, and I think she's probably my least favorite character. She doesn't care about anyone but herself and she doesn't care who she hurts as long as she comes out on top. Every time she opened her mouth I wanted to punch her in the throat to get her to stop talking. She's just the worst, and I hated that Cat wanted a relationship with her (although I did understand why). 

After reading this novella, I will definitely be reading My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century, if only to find out more of Cat's background. I know her mom leaving really messed her up, but I've only seen her as the healing Cat and not the Cat who was willing to learn how to love. If you've read the other two books in this series, I would definitely recommend this novella! I would also recommend this series to anyone looking for a fun, magical YA romance. There are a few PG-13 parts, but it's still also a pretty clean series. A 4/5! 


--Ashley

Monday, April 21, 2014

My Not So Super Sweet Life - Release Day Blitz + GIVEAWAY!



HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!!



Cat Crawford just wants to be normal—or at least as normal as a daughter of Hollywood royalty can be. And it looks like fate is granting her wish: she’s got an amazing boyfriend, Lucas; her fabulous cousin, Alessandra, living with her; and her dad planning his second marriage to a great future stepmom. That is, until her prodigal mother reveals on national television that she has something important to tell her daughter…causing a media frenzy.

Lucas Capelli knows his fate is to be with Cat, and he’s worked hard to win her over once and for all. Unfortunately, Lucas has his own issues to deal with, including a scandal that could take him away from the first place he’s truly belonged.

As secrets are revealed, rumors explode, and the world watches, Cat and Lucas discover it’s not fate they have to fight if they want to stay together…this time, it’s their own insecurities.

Well, and the stalkerazzi.



My Not So Super Sweet Life is a special digital only, fan requested addition to the series!

It's also told in DUAL POV. Woohoo!


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ABOUT RACHEL HARRIS


Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Emotion, vibrant settings, and strong families are a staple in each of her Rachel Harrisbooks…and kissing. Lots of kissing.

A Cajun cowgirl now living in Houston, she firmly believes life’s problems can be solved with a hot, sugar-coated beignet or a thick slice of king cake, and that screaming at strangers for cheap, plastic beads is acceptable behavior in certain situations. She homeschools her two beautiful girls and watches way too much Food Network with her amazing husband.

An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and losing herself in story. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!

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--Ashley & Paul

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

A Tale of Two Centuries (My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century #2) by Rachel Harris - Ashley's Review

*I received this book as an eARC from Entangled Teen in exchange for an honest review*


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Title: A Tale of Two Centuries
Author: Rachel Harris
Year Published: 2013

My Pre-Reading

Synopsis: 
Alessandra D’Angeli is in need of an adventure. Tired of her sixteenth-century life in Italy and homesick for her time-traveling cousin, Cat, who visited her for a magical week and dazzled her with tales of the future, Alessandra is lost. Until the stars hear her plea.


One mystical spell later, Alessandra appears on Cat’s Beverly Hills doorstep five hundred years in the future. Surrounded by confusing gadgets, scary transportation, and scandalous clothing, Less is hesitant to live the life of a twenty-first century teen…until she meets the infuriating—and infuriatingly handsome—surfer Austin Michaels. Austin challenges everything she believes in…and introduces her to a world filled with possibility.

With the clock ticking, Less knows she must live every moment of her modern life while she still can. But how will she return to the drab life of her past when the future is what holds everything she’s come to love?


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Review: When I got this book, I totally missed the part about it being a sequel. I was prepared to be so confused and have to put it aside until I could go read the first book in the series. Luckily though, this wasn't the case! Without knowing any of the characters or the back story, I was still able to figure out the important information and thoroughly enjoy the book. 

I loved all of the characters in this book. Everyone was so real, and even though Alessandra seems out of place in the 21st century, I thought she was very well written as a lady of the sixteenth century. I even though that Harris did a great job throwing her into the 21st century and making her learn the slang and conventions of teenagers today. It was interesting to see how a 21st century teenager would teach someone from another time what the trends and slang are. Sometimes I feel like I need a list of slang words and trendy topics just so I can keep up with what's "popular," so I totally empathize with Less. 

I know this is a romance book, but I thought the romance was really well done. It's a major part of the plot, but it isn't overwhelming and it doesn't move too fast. I mean, it's like two weeks, but it feels like much longer. Less and Austin are not looking for a fairy tale romance, but end up with a happily ever after anyway (once they manage to work out their differences and the conflicts they encounter). They both have issues and secrets, but they work them out. The relationship is fun and innocent, and it was actually enjoyable to read about. The plot moves along quickly enough, and I never felt like there were too many details or too much information or anything. So major props to Harris on that. 

The little bit of gypsy magic that's involved really makes this story unique, and I think the gypsy is my favorite character. Plus, she gets to teach some life lessons and that's always a plus. And it kept this from being just a contemporary YA romance novel, so that was nice. Not knowing when she's coming back gives everything a sort of urgency, and I think it would have been pretty slow if that hadn't been there.

This book really surprised me, and I enjoyed it much more than I thought I was going to. I'm even interested in seeing what Cat's story was in My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century, and finding out about her and Lorenzo. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun twist on contemporary YA romances, and also to anyone who has read the first book in the series. But, even if you haven't, it's still a good, fun read that won't leave you confused or begging for answers to too many questions. A surprising 4/5 from me on this book! 


--Ashley

Friday, August 2, 2013

A Tale of Two Centuries (My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century #2) by Rachel Harris - Ashley's Pre-Reading

*I received this book as an eARC from Entangled Teen in exchange for an honest review*


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Title: A Tale of Two Centuries
Author: Rachel Harris
Year Published: 2013

Synopsis: 
Alessandra D’Angeli is in need of an adventure. Tired of her sixteenth-century life in Italy and homesick for her time-traveling cousin, Cat, who visited her for a magical week and dazzled her with tales of the future, Alessandra is lost. Until the stars hear her plea.


One mystical spell later, Alessandra appears on Cat’s Beverly Hills doorstep five hundred years in the future. Surrounded by confusing gadgets, scary transportation, and scandalous clothing, Less is hesitant to live the life of a twenty-first century teen…until she meets the infuriating—and infuriatingly handsome—surfer Austin Michaels. Austin challenges everything she believes in…and introduces her to a world filled with possibility.

With the clock ticking, Less knows she must live every moment of her modern life while she still can. But how will she return to the drab life of her past when the future is what holds everything she’s come to love?

Why?: I'm not usually one for romance books, but this sounds like a fun little book that mixes the past with the present. I've been reading a lot of dark, heavy books recently, and I think this will be a nice change of pace.

Expectations: I expect a fun romance with a little bit of adventure and a lot of self-discovery. Plus a lot of Less adapting her sixteenth century ways to fit in in the twenty-first century, which ought to be pretty humorous.

Judging a book by its cover: I'm not sure how I feel about this cover. It's not really anything special as far as romance covers go, but I do like the way the title looks and how the couple has on matching outfits. I'm not really sure I'd pick this up if I saw it on a shelf somewhere, but it's possible.


--Ashley