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New Release + Review + Excerpt + Giveaway: TO THE STARS (Thatch #2) by Molly McAdams

To The Stars - Release Week BannerI am excited to bring you the Release Week Blitz for Molly McAdams’ To The Stars! To The Stars is a contemporary romance novel published  by HarperCollins’ William Morrow Impulse imprint and is the second novel in Molly’s Thatch Series. This is one you will not want to miss. Check out more about the book, read Tina’s Thoughts and an excerpt from the story, and make sure to enter the awesome giveaway below!

To The Stars

To The Stars
Thatch #2
Molly McAdams
Publication Date: February 9, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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In the second standalone 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 two 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 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…?

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tina thoughts a review for youI have officially read my first Molly McAdams book. I know who she is. I have met her at signings and bought her books before but never have I actually read one. Why? Because I hear she has a little habit of destroying your heart in the process of reading one of her stories. But I prepared myself mentally and decided that I was going to dive in and bring some tissues with me. What I found was a tragic and emotional story (Molly’s MO) and a beautifully written tale of second chances wrapped in the ugliness of humanity and hope.

To The Stars focuses on the present and past of two characters, Harlow and Knox. The past is a beautiful story of first love and hope for something to withstand the test of time. The present is a place of darkness, despair, and hurt. This book is brutal in it’s honesty on so many different things. There is beauty and pain all rolled into a story that will touch your heart. There are so many things I liked and appreciated. I enjoyed watching Harlow grow up. She is an old soul but still has so much to learn. She falls in love but doubts her path. When she makes her choice on the day you waited to see come, it alters the course of her entire life. Knox has a maturity and understanding in the past that is rare in one so young. That maturity ages him in the present and shows a bitterness and anger.

When you read this book, your only response is to feel. This story is dripping with feeling. There is the giddiness of first love and the reality of heartbreak. There is terror and pain. There is frustration and pigheadedness. There are moments of hope and moments of truth. You feel the full gambit of human emotions in this story and it connects you to what is happening. I was invested in what progressed. There was one thing in particular that just drove me mad (a complete personal pet peeve in books). It was one of those things that I hoped would not happen but it did. As much as I hate that moment in the story, I appreciated how Molly handled it in the aftermath. In spite of that one thing, the book was wonderful. She was able to win me back and give me a story to hold onto.

This book is not easy. If you have read Molly’s books, you know what you are getting into. There is a violence that I was not expecting and themes that hurt your heart. But the beauty of this book is that there is hope. Never stop fighting. Grab onto the second chance and never let go. It is a story in which choices are made and battles are raged. There is an expectation for victory even in the moments of seeming defeat.  My favorite line in the book just about sums the story up for me…

“You’re the bravest person I’ve ever met, and, in a way, the strongest. But even the bravest warriors needed armies with them.”

“I’m not a warrior,” I said softly.

“You sure about that?”

To The Stars - RWB Teaser 1excerpt alert“Relationship,” Knox huffed. “Low, I’ve told you, you could hardly call it that. Besides, I told her about you before whatever she and I were ever started,” he said. “It’s not my fault she thought I was joking.”

“Well, it’s kind of weird, don’t you think? Telling her, ‘hey, sure I’ll be your date for this group thing, but there’s this girl I’m waiting for, and she’s my priority’, seems like a way to say you don’t want to get too attached at the beginning.”

“But I told her,” he reasoned.

“You’re horrible.”

“Not horrible. I’m just in love with you, and I have a year and a half left until I can have you.”

I gripped at my warming chest and tried to ignore it as I sighed. “I’m going to stop answering your calls whenever you get a new girlfriend.”

“There won’t be a new one, and I know you wouldn’t.”

My eyebrows rose even though he couldn’t see me. “And how do you know that?”

“Because you love me too. Through all this bullshit, you love me, and you need these calls as bad as I do.”

“I do love you, Knox,” I whispered into the phone. It wasn’t the first time I’d told him, and I knew it wouldn’t be the last. “I love you to the moon and back.” My eyes fell to my dresser where my monthly bouquet of red poppies sat. These had come just a few days ago. The card, as always, had read: I’m still waiting for you.

“To the moon?” A deep, husky laugh filled the other end of the phone. “The moon isn’t that far, Harlow.”

“Isn’t it?”

“No. Not far enough.” There were a few beats of silence before he confessed, “I want to love you to the stars.”

My mouth parted and a soft huff slipped past my lips. I closed my eyes and let his words replay in my mind and move through my body as I agreed, “Then to the stars.”

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giveaway finalTo celebrate the release of To The Stars, Molly is hosting an awesome giveaway. Enter this Rafflecopter giveaway for your chance to win a signed copy of Letting Go and To The Stars and a $50 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card (1 winner)! Simply follow the instructions listed on the giveaway and you will be entered for your chance to win. Don’t miss out. Good luck!more in this seriesAnd don’t miss the first book in the Thatch Series, Letting Go.

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LETTING GO (Thatch Series #1)

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Grey and Ben fell in love at thirteen and believed they’d be together forever. But three days before their wedding, the twenty-year-old groom-to-be suddenly died from an unknown heart condition, destroying his would-be-bride’s world. If it hadn’t been for their best friend, Jagger, Grey never would have made it through those last two years to graduation. He’s the only one who understands her pain, the only one who knows what it’s like to force yourself to keep moving when your dreams are shattered. Jagger swears he’ll always be there for her, but no one has ever been able to hold on to him. He’s not the kind of guy to settle down.

It’s true that no one has ever been able to keep Jagger—because he’s only ever belonged to Grey. While everyone else worries over Grey’s fragility, he’s the only one who sees her strength. Yet as much as he wants Grey, he knows her heart will always be with Ben. Still they can’t deny the heat that is growing between them—a passion that soon becomes too hot to handle. But admitting their feelings for each other means they’ve got to face the past. Is being together what Ben would have wanted . . . or a betrayal of his memory that will eventually destroy them both?

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Molly grew up in California but now lives in the oh-so-amazing state of Texas with her husband, daughter, and fur babies. 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 and 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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Cover Reveal: TO THE STARS (Thatch #2) by Molly McAdams

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you the Cover Reveal for Molly McAdams’ TO THE STARS! TO THE STARS is a Contemporary Romance and is the 2nd book in the Thatch Series, published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. It is due to be released on November 17, 2015! Pre-order your copy today!

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 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 two 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…?

Untitled design (3)You can pre-order your copy today at the retailers listed below!

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Untitled design (3)And don’t miss the first book in the Thatch Series…

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LETTING GO (Thatch #1)

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Molly grew up in California but now lives in the oh-so-amazing state of Texas with her husband, daughter, and fur babies. 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 and 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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Blog Tour, Review, and Giveaway: When We Met by AL Jackson, Molly McAdams, Tiffany King, and Christina Lee

wwmblogtourbannerI just love a good collaborative effort and this one takes the cake! What’s better than a book written by your favorite author? A book that combines the talents of four of them! When We Met is a collaboration by the wonderful AL Jackson, the lovely Molly McAdams, the stunning Tiffany King, and the glorious Christina Lee! Enough said! Just one click this book! Keep reading below for more about the book, teasers, an incredible giveaway, and Tina’s Thoughts!

when we metToday’s premiere New Adult authors combine their talents to tell four original stories from inside one house. 

When four girls decide to live off campus together as juniors at a college in Michigan, they expect it to be their best year yet. Little do they know, it’s a year that will change the rest of their lives.

BEHIND HER EYES by A.L. Jackson 
Unable to live down her ex-boyfriend’s deception, Misha is determined to avoid betrayal. When, the new guy next door, Darryn starts to get under her skin, her defenses start to crumble. But trusting Darryn seems impossible, especially if he’s not sure he can trust himself.

SAVING ME by Molly McAdams 
On the outside, Indy is always ready for a party—but inside she’s breaking. Kier makes a weekly routine of saving the girl next door from herself on Saturday nights… but when will she be ready to remember him on Sunday morning?

FOULING OUT by Tiffany King 
Working at a sports bar, Courtney has become a pro at sidestepping propositions from arrogant jocks—which makes her a more elusive catch for campus basketball star Dalton than he expected. But when he falls for the saucy waitress, Dalton will have to rethink his game plan to prove he’s not the jerk Courtney expects.

BENEATH YOUR LAYERS by Christina Lee 
In order to ace her fashion internship, Chloe must team up with local college dropout and set builder, Blake—much to her chagrin. But after some “hands-on” experience, Chloe will have to ask herself if Blake factors into her carefully laid plans…

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Prepare yourself! This book is great! My only wish is that I could have each story transformed into it’s own book! In When We Met, each short story features a different girl from the Harrison House. They moved in together during their college career and they fit perfectly. They are four very different college girls attending the University of Michigan, where they study, work hard, and party. I loved this idea. I have read one other mini series with this same concept but this book was different. It spans an entire college year. The story starts off with Misha and Darryn, then moves onto Indy and Keir, followed by Courtney and Dalton, and finally ending with Chloe and Blake. Each girl has a distinctly different personality.

In the first story we meet Misha. Misha is a quiet and shy girl, one who has been violated in a horrible way over her sophomore year. She grudgingly comes back to school and tries to keep her head down. But her new neighbor, Darryn has other plans. He intends to find out more about her and see if the girl from the rumors are true. When they start to explore a relationship, lies are told and feelings are hurt, yet they prevail. It was a story of healing and freedom from shame and fear. Their chemistry was crazy and I loved how AL Jackson was able to address some serious college issues within a short story!

In the second story we meet Indy, Misha’s best friend. Indy comes home early from break after a major falling-out with her parents. She longs to be in the arms of her loving boyfriend. When she goes to his room, she finds him having sex with another woman, thus ending their relationship. To cope with her life, Indy turns to drinking and partying, always loosing control and escaping for one night. She is a mess. She always parties at the neighbor’s house and at the end of every party, Keir, her smoking hot neighbor, takes her home and puts her to bed, locking the door behind to keep her safe. She never seems to remember him the next day, but as they begin to interact, something blooms. Secrets are shared and connections are made! If I had to pick a favorite, this one was it! I loved Keir and Indy. Both were so sad and broken from their past but together they created a safe place! Their connection was deep because of their heartache and I loved watching them fall for each other.

In the third story, we meet Courtney. Courtney is a spunky little pixie of a girl. She works at a sports bar like crazy, always trying to make ends meet, the model employee. One night she is brought face to face with her past, the infamous star basketball player from Michigan’s team, her childhood friend Dalton. To say things are tense would be kind. She is hurt from his abandonment as a young girl and he is confused to what happened. As they learn to forgive, we see a couple that was meant to take this next step. This story was a precious one about second chances. They  made me laugh out loud and sigh with the sweet gestures and connection.

In the final story we meet Chloe. Chloe is the beautiful girl who is always put together in her heels and pencil skirts. She longs to be able to stand on her own two feet and establish herself as her own person, free from her mother’s shadow and legacy. When given the opportunity to host a show and store, she takes this challenge seriously, even if she has to work with her boss nephew, Blake. There is tension between them that basically stems from misconceptions and judgments. Yet as they begin to work and play a silly game of Truth or Dare, they learn that they are not so different, just wrapped in different packages, dealing with similar hurt and issues. Their chemistry explodes and they know their working relationship has a time frame. But they throw caution to the wind and explore what is happening, leaving the reader smiling in the process. I love a good story about the depth of people and who they are, not who others think they are. It is a story of being allowed to be free to who you truly are and finding someone who appreciates who you are at the deepest level.

All in all, these short stories create a fabulous book that gives us a small glimpse into this house of college girls. It was sweet, sexy, and lovely! The writing styles spice things up and create a fabulous experience for the reader. I loved how the different personalities of the four girls meshed together. Their stories were so different but so perfect together. I love this idea of writing and I hope to see more of it one day! It is a nice sampling of what makes each of these authors fantastic and you will not want to miss it! Make sure to grab your copy today!

Untitled design.jpg-2giveaway (1)It’s GIVEAWAY TIME! To celebrate the release and Blog Tour for When We Met, the four authors have decided to give away a signed paperback copy from their collection! This giveaway includes a signed copy of Come To Me Quietly by AL Jackson, Letting Go by Molly McAdams, No Attachments by Tiffany King, and Before Your Break by Christina Lee! That is a wonderful prize pack that you do not want to miss out on! Enter this RAFFLECOPTER GIVEAWAY for your chance to win!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

AL JacksonA.L. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Take This Regret and Lost to You, as well as other contemporary romance titles, including Come to Me Quietly, Come to Me Softly, Pulled, When We Collide, and If Forever Comes.

She first found a love for writing during her days as a young mother and college student.  She filled the journals she carried with short stories and poems used as an emotional outlet for the difficulties and joys she found in day-to-day life.

Years later, she shared a short story she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three children. Her favorite pastime is spending time with the ones she loves.

To stay up to date with important news on A.L. Jackson, including new releases, sales, and exclusive specials and excerpts, text “jackson” to 96000 to subscribe! To find out more of what she is up to, check out her social media links listed below!

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USA Today Bestselling author Tiffany King is a lifelong reading fanatic who is now living her dream as a writer, weaving Young Adult and New Adult romance tales for others to enjoy. She has a loving husband and two wonderful kids. (Five, if you count her three spoiled cats). Her addictions include: Her iPhone and iPad, chocolate, Diet Coke, chocolate, Harry Potter, chocolate, zombies and her favorite TV shows. Want to know what they are? Just ask. You can email at authortiffany@yahoo.com.

For more about Tiffany, check out her social media sites!

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mollyMolly 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 and 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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Want to know more about Molly and what she is up to? Check out her social media sites for more about her and her fabulous books!

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Christina Lee Author PhotoMother, wife, reader, dreamer. Christina lives in the Midwest with her husband and son–her two favorite guys.

She’s addicted to lip gloss and salted caramel everything. She believes in true love and kissing, so writing romance novels has become a dream job.

Author of the Between Breaths series from Penguin. ALL OF YOU, BEFORE YOU BREAK and WHISPER TO ME available now, PROMISE ME THIS on October 7th, 2014.

Also Adult contemporary romance TWO OF HEARTS coming from Peguin/NAL on May 5th 2015.

Want to know more about Christina and what she is up to? Check out her social media sites listed below!

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Waiting on Wednesday: When We Met by A.L. Jackson, Molly McAdams, Tiffany King, and Christina Lee

New WoW “Waiting on” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I am excited about When We Met by A.L. Jackson, Molly McAdams, Tiffany King, and Christina Lee.

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What’s better than a new book by your favorite author? A book that features four of them! A.L. Jackson, Molly McAdams, Tiffany King, and Christina Lee, some of the greatest authors in the New Adult genre, have partnered up to blow our literary minds! When We Met is a collection of stories written by four incredible authors. It isn’t an anthology but a book of original works about four different girls who live in the same house! I am excited to see what this book entails. When you bring a group of authors like this together, how can you not love it and want to shout it to the world!! This book is live on November 4, 2014. So mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a story like you have never seen before!

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Today’s premiere New Adult authors combine their talents to tell four original stories from inside one house.

When four girls decide to live off campus together as juniors at a college in Michigan, they expect it to be their best year yet. Little do they know, it’s a year that will change the rest of their lives.

BEHIND HER EYES by A.L. Jackson
Unable to live down her ex-boyfriend’s deception, Misha is determined to avoid betrayal. When, the new guy next door, Darryn starts to get under her skin, her defenses start to crumble. But trusting Darryn seems impossible, especially if he’s not sure he can trust himself.

SAVING ME by Molly McAdams
On the outside, Indy is always ready for a party—but inside she’s breaking. Kier makes a weekly routine of saving the girl next door from herself on Saturday nights… but when will she be ready to remember him on Sunday morning?

FOULING OUT by Tiffany King
Working at a sports bar, Courtney has become a pro at sidestepping propositions from arrogant jocks—which makes her a more elusive catch for campus basketball star Dalton than he expected. But when he falls for the saucy waitress, Dalton will have to rethink his game plan to prove he’s not the jerk Courtney expects.

BENEATH YOUR LAYERS by Christina Lee
In order to ace her fashion internship, Chloe must team up with local college dropout and set builder, Blake—much to her chagrin. But after some “hands-on” experience, Chloe will have to ask herself if Blake factors into her carefully laid plans…

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Who is excited about this one? Happy Reading!