RELEASE DAY SPECIAL: Last Second Chance by Caisey Quinn

RELEASE DAY SPECIAL!

LAST CHANCE TO BUY A SPECIAL SIGNED EDITION OF LAST SECOND CHANCE FOR 99 CENTS!

On May 13, this steamy standalone novel will return to its regular price of 3.99 and will no longer be the signed version!

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SYNOPSIS 

When Stella Jo Chandler gets an offer to work at the Second Chance Ranch celebrity rehab facility right after graduating from Texas A&M, she’s tempted to turn it down. She wants to help real people with real problems, not spoiled celebrities going on vacation for publicity. But growing up on her family’s ranch left her with a love of horses that draws her to the opportunity. How bad can babysitting a bunch of strung out celebrities be? 

What she didn’t count on was being roped into a tangled mess with infamous rocker and three-time rehab drop out Van Ransom on her first day. And she sure didn’t expect to feel the overwhelming attraction that pulls her to the man who has more issues than she can count on both hands. Like the hotel rooms and tour buses he’s famous for trashing, the havoc he could wreak on Stella’s heart would be irreparable. 

Van isn’t at Second Chance for publicity or because he’s suffering from “exhaustion”. He’s on the brink of destruction, and he needs the kind of help Stella isn’t sure she can give. But without her, he'll lose everything. Because he’s on his last second chance. 

TEASERS 

EXCERPT 

Van stood at the edge of her bed and stared down at her. He had to clench his hands at his side to keep himself steady.

Fuck, she was beautiful. She was more than beautiful. She was a goddess. She was something no one had created a word for yet. Because no other such creature had existed.

“Lose the blanket, Stella Jo.” His gravelly voice filled the small room.

She nodded, licked her lips, and slid the white comforter down. His eyes narrowed when he saw that she’d left her bra and underwear on.

“I said naked, cowgirl. But you know that, don’t you?”

“I was…” She paused to take a deep breath. “I thought I had more time.”

Setting the rope and riding crop on the bedside table, Van crossed his arms. “You have all the time in the world. Go ahead. I’ll wait.”

Her emerald eyes widened, meeting his with an ‘are you serious’ stare. He nodded once at her unspoken question.

She stood on shaking legs, and he resisted the urge to let her off the hook. She was nervous. She should be. He was going to do things to her that would wreck her—things she wouldn’t be able to forget for as long as she lived. 

He planned to make damn sure of it.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Caisey Quinn lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband, daughter, and other assorted animals. She is the bestselling author of the Kylie Ryans series as well as several New Adult and Contemporary Romance novels featuring southern girls finding love in unexpected places. You can find her online at www.caiseyquinnwrites.com.

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REVIEW: Hothouse Flower by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Ryke Meadows, meet Daisy Calloway ... she’s all grown up.

Twenty-five-year-old Ryke Meadows knows he’s hard to love. With a billion-dollar inheritance, a track-star resume, and an alpha-male personality—he redefines the term likable asshole. But he’s not living to make friends. Or enemies. He just wants to free climb three of the toughest mountains in Yosemite without drama or interruption.

And then he receives a distressed call from a girl in Paris—a girl that he has never been allowed to have.

Daisy Calloway is eighteen. Finally. With her newfound independence, she can say goodbye to her overbearing mother and continue her modeling career. Next stop, Paris. Fashion Week begins with a bang, and Daisy uncovers the ugly reality of the industry. She wants to prove to her family that she can live on her own, but when everything spirals out of control, she turns to Ryke to keep her secrets.

As Daisy struggles to make sense of this new world and her freedom, she pushes the limits and fearlessly rides the edge. Ryke knows there’s deep hurt beneath every impulsive action. He must keep up with Daisy, and if he lets her go, her favorite motto—“live as if you’ll die today”—may just come true.

BUY: AMAZON 

   

Addicted Series Recommended Reading Order

Addicted to You (Addicted #1)
Ricochet (Addicted #1.5) <--- The main characters meet here.
Addicted for Now (Addicted #2)
Kiss the Sky (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #1)
Hothouse Flower (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #2)
Thrive (Addicted #2.5) (not yet released)
Addicted After All (Addicted #3) (not yet released)

  "I'm drawn to Ryke the way penguins waddle in a group, one following the other, rarely all alone."

 

Dontcha' just love that quote? Dontcha'?? I mean that's ^^^^ why I love the Ritchie sisters!! I've seen love and relationships compared and described in so many fancy ways, but they chose penguins. AND HOW AWESOME IS THAT?! I'd totally be Ryke's penguin! Waddle behind him and watch his little bottom waddle too... ok, ok I'm getting a little carried away with the penguins. The book, lets talk about the book... ;)

 

If you don't read another word in this review, read this -- this series is a must read! At this point, I'm just so invested in this series that I think it's impossible for me to not like one of these books. I know these characters better than most of the characters in any books or series that I've read in a long time. The character development is just impeccable the whole way through. There isn't a single character in this series that I don't love. If I'm honest, I'm a little partial to Rose and Connor because I find every little awkward and strange thing they do to be absolutely hilarious, but I'm so in love with Ryke and Daisy too (and Lily and Lo. Gah, I love Lily and Lo). I love them all. Anyways, Daisy was a bit younger in the other books so she kind of flew in the background but that never stopped me from wanting her to be with Ryke. When I found out that Hothouse Flower was their story, I did a little dance!

 

It didn't disappoint. It so didn't disappoint.

 

So, in this book, you get to see all of the characters again *yay*, but the spotlight is on Daisy and Ryke.  In a nutshell, Daisy has been living under her mom's thumb for a long time. Her mom tries to cage her in but that's just like holding back the wind. You can't do it. Daisy is a free spirit. She does whatever the hell she wants and then thinks later. Ryke and Daisy have secretly built a solid friendship for years behind everyone's back, but when Daisy finds herself in a situation that allows her to break free from her mom for a little while, the story really takes off.  *sigh* Ryke and Daisy are two stubborn daredevils for sure. Needless to say, this was an entertaining read the whole way through. Sometimes their "live as if you'll die today" motto stressed me out to the max.  If these were real situations I'd totally be that friend hyperventilating on the sidelines!

 

I'm really at a loss for words. I'm such a fan. This series is simply incredible. How fitting that it's called the Addicted Series because I am so thoroughly addicted.  If you're new to the series, then you should definitely start with book 1 called Addicted to You. If you skip, you won't be as invested in the series as you should be.  I highly, highly recommend this series. HIGHLY!

 

4.5  stars

 

 

 

 

 

REVIEW: The Resurrection of Aubrey Miller by L.B. Simmons

Sometimes death isn't the end. Sometimes it's a beautiful beginning...

Death.

For some, it's simply one of life's certainties, nothing more. For others, it's merely a fleeting thought, one often overshadowed by the reckless delusion that they have been blessed with the gift of immortality.

For Aubrey Miller, death is the definition of her very existence. Overcome with the guilt resulting from the loss of her beloved family, she alters her appearance from the once beautiful, blonde-haired, blue-eyed little girl to that of one shrouded in complete darkness, enveloping herself in her own unbreakable fortress of solitude as a form of protection for others.

As she enters her first year of college, her goal is simple: Earn a degree with the least amount of social interaction as possible. What she never anticipates is the formation of very unlikely relationships with two people who will change her life in ways she never believed possible: Quinn Matthews, the boisterous former pageant queen, and Kaeleb McMadden, a childhood friend from her past who never really let her go.

Over the years, as their connections intertwine and grow, a seemingly indestructible bond is formed between the three...

But when death painfully reemerges, Aubrey is lost once again, burying herself deeper than ever before inside the familiar fortification of her fears.

Will the refuge of friendship, the solidarity of life-long bonds, and the power of unconditional love be enough to do the impossible?

Will they be enough to finally bring about...

The Resurrection of Aubrey Miller?

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"I'll help you get lost any time, Sunshine. The only deal is you have to promise to come back. I never want to lose you again."

I need to give a shout out to Bianca in the Book Club for encouraging me to read this one. She's a smooth talker. Here's what she said about the book.

Bianca: "You'll cry for good things. Sad things. But most of all beautiful things."

And how right she was. I'm not sure I ever started crying, but I did get a little teary eyed in one particular spot.  To be honest, this is the best NA book I've read in awhile. It's exactly what I think NA should be. It's all about a girl named Raven Aubrey and her journey through college. She had a horrific past and she's managed to bury it deep within herself. She disguises herself as "Raven" in an attempt to keep everyone away. She thinks she's a walking death wish and that anyone that comes around her is in danger.  She meets her bubbly roommate and a boy from her past in college... and well the rest is what you'll have to read about.

Like I said, it's exactly what NA should be in my mind. Girl that's lost finds her way. She might find love. She might find peace. She might find happiness. But, mostly, she finds herself <--- my definition of NA.  I just adored the whole story. It was expertly written and totally original in the way that it was arranged.  I really have zero complaints because I was glued to my kindle for hours! There were a few spots where I thought, Ok this is a little far-out. Well at least I hope it's far out because it would really suck if all these bad things really happened to a person. But far-out or not, it worked. It sends a strong message to girls trying to find their place in life. It also sends a strong message to girls with low self esteem and girls that have lost all hope. Huge kudos to L.B. Simmons for writing  a book with such a strong and positive message. It was so nice to read such a quality story because they really are far and in between these days. *sigh* I'm getting all sentimental...

It's truly such a precious story. I urge you to read it. For me, it sits on a shelf right beside Slammed, The Sea of Tranquility, Hopeless, and the Crash series. <-- that, my friends, is my favorites shelf.

I could go on and on and tell you with a bunch of fancy words how much I enjoyed the book, but, really, I can sum it up pretty simply -- I. Loved. it.

5 Stars

 

SURPRISE EARLY RELEASE: Last Second Chance by Caisey Quinn

Caisey Quinn has released LAST SECOND CHANCE early! 

As a special Thank You to readers, 

Van & Stella's story will be 99 CENTS until its official release date of May 12th!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Caisey Quinn lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband, daughter, and other assorted animals. She is the bestselling author of the Kylie Ryans series as well as several New Adult and Contemporary Romance novels featuring southern girls finding love in unexpected places. You can find her online at www.caiseyquinnwrites.com.

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Back Porch Gossip -- where we dish on the hottest new releases and sales!

 

I've been a slacker guys! Sorry, sorry, but I'm kicking myself and trying to get myself in gear so I can bring you this column weekly bi-weekly (don't want to set myself up for failure). We chat in the book club about books all the time, so I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the juicy gossip  with you.  We'll share sales, new releases, books that caught our eye, pre-orders, and other juicy news. I'm really trying to only promote books from authors that we are familiar with to ensure that I'm sending out the best quality information that I can! Some of these books have been read by me or Ashley, but some are from authors that we have read other books by before. Feel free to shoot us an email at backporchromance@gmail.com if you have some other gossip to contribute to our column. As always, lots of love from us and thanks for reading:)

 

 

SALES

 

Blind Obsession by Ella Frank -- Here's what Ash has to say about this one!

"Blind Obsession by Ella Frank is on sale right now for just 99 little pennies! This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOKS, y'all!! If you haven't read it yet, now is the perfect time! --Ash"

Unfixable by Tessa Bailey -- I'm currently reading Protecting What's His by this author! I was talking to a few friends this weekend and they said that I had to read this one! Color me happy when I saw that it was only $.99! They said I would be crazy if I didn't one-click that bad boy. Crazy I am, but stupid I am not. I ONE-CLICKED!

When I told the book club about this one, Jessica said, "I love Tessa Bailey!"

I hope I do too!



It Was You (Abby & West) by Anna Cruise  -- I' m a fan of this author. I've read three of her other books and love her writing. She has a writing style that is so smooth and fluid. I love her writing voice, so I can't wait to dive in to this series. You can start it with me for only $.99 right now.








Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry $.31 people!!! What. A. Deal. I read this last year and really loved it. Think damaged bad boy meets damaged girl (who used to be Ms. Popular and was dethroned after she went a little batty after a tragedy) It's YA and it's good and it's only $.31! Do I really need to say anymore? I'm pretty sure you were sold at $.31.







Into the Deep by Samantha Young -- Oooohhh!! This is from the author of On Dublin Street. I'll never forget Braden!! One of the best book boyfriends ever! This was released awhile ago, but it was a cliffy so I shied away. The next book is out now though and this is on sale for $.99. I one-clicked just now!! <3







 Relentless by Cassia Leo-- I heart this series so much! It's so good. I read it all in one weekend. The first book has a small triangle. Just ahhh!! Such a fan. Check it out. It's only $.99









Girl with Guitar by Caisey Quinn  -- Kylie and Trace forever!! My favorite country couple in the history of book country couples! Probably the first country star romance I've read at all actually and the WHOLE series is phenomenal, and, yep, you guessed it, you can get the first book for $.99!!!








Storm Warning by E. Lee and C. Quinn  -- I really love you guys so I will give you a warning about the cliffhanger. It's a bad one, but this book is sooooo good. I'm really looking forward to the release of the other books (hopefully this summer!!!)

Existence by Abbi Glines  -  I loved it and I think the whole series is on sale!

 

Losing it by Cora Cormack -- SO funny! I loved it.

 

Used by Lynetta Halat  - I've been getting crazy good recommendations about this one. Lots of people are reading the second book called Freed right now!!

 

Unbreakable by Rebecca Shea -- I one clicked this one!

 

Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan  -- I read this one. I think most of you will like it. It wasn't my personal favorite, but it's definitely a reader favorite right now. #1 bestseller I think!

 

Law Man by Kristen Ashley -- OMG!! Kristen Ashley! I love her and this book! Price drop!

 

Be With Me by J. Lynn -- I've read several other books by this author and they have all been good. Major price drop!

 

Regret Trilogy by A.L. Jackson -- one of my very favorite series. I still have to read the last book. It's on my list!

 


I got my eye on you...

Love, In English by Karina Halle (a friend just loaned this one to me. SQUEEEE. Ash loved it.)











Deliver by Pam Godwin  - I hear it's a dark 'un!! I loved Beneath the Burn and can't wait to read this one!

Make it Count by Megan Erikson - I've been eyeing this one for awhile now!! It's NA (college)

You'll Think of Me by Lucia Franco  *Not Yet Released*  -- this is coming out soon. If I'm honest, I think the synopsis had me at southern drawl...No...it had me at Luke. Seriously, there is just something about Luke's and Lucas'...and then it really had me at Georgia. THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE WATER IN GEORGIA!! Have you seen some of the boys from Georgia? I swear...There. is. something. in. the. water.   Out June 2014






Reclaiming the Sand by A. Meredith Walters
 
Ash loved this one!! I hear it's deep!










Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren (I know, I know. I can't believe I haven't read it either)

Come Away With Me by Kristin Proby-- this is free!! A friend of mine is crazy about this series. I read Fight With Me and really liked it!

Julia by Charles Sheehan Miles - I have this one. I've read Just Remember to Breathe in this series and it was really good!

Arouse by Nina Lane- I have all three of these and just have to make time to read them!

Anathema by KA Tucker  -- FREEEEEEEEE  - Once again, I have a signed copy of this one (and I one clicked because it was free). I have to read it!! I love this author!










The Keatyn Chronicles-- you can also buy the box set!!



New Releases

 Breakable by Tammara Webber  -- If you were a fan of Easy (who isn't?) then this is the companion novel told from Lucas's POV.











Clipped Wings by Helena Hunting -- the book club is going crazy about this one!!

"Stacy: Clipped Wings by Helena Hunting Erica!! Me, Kat & Ava LOVED it! And we don't necessarily agree on everything

 

Erica: I have it and have to read it now! Tattoos right?!? Lol

 

Kat: And other cool things

 

Jessica: Uh, a big yes to Stacy! I just finished the novella and am going to start Inked Armor in the next couple of days! Such a beautiful series.

 

 Stacy: Jessica, this series is crazy GOOD!"

Nowhere but Here by Renee Carlino -- I met this lovely lady this past weekend in Chicago. I loved Sweet Thing and she was as sweet as her books are! I'm really looking forward to reading this one!!!









The Resurrection of Aubrey Miller by LB Simmons-- I have to read it! I was already an LB Simmons fan but the hype for this book has been CraZYY! I have to read it!! NOW









The Resistance by S.L. Scott  - I read this one! It was hot. A book club member is reading it now too!

"Misty: I am reading The Resistance by S.L. Scott and it is keeping me up late at night! :)"








Push by Claire Wallis

Nash by Jay Crownover


COMING VERY SOON

Rush Too Far by Abbi Glines-- Oh more Rush? I think I will!! This baby goes live at midnight!!










Last Second Chance by Caisey Quinn-- I've read this one and it's set to release on the 12th! It's Caisey Quinn in a whole new light. Super sexy but still country. The leading lady has a thing for horse-- dak horses-- both literally and figuratively! Van Ransom is to dieeee for. I can't wait for you to read it. Mark your calendar!







All Lined Up (Rusk University #1) by Cora Carmack-- Coming on the 12th!! I can't wait. I got to meet the author in Austin and she was SO nice. She had a great personality and I can't want to catch up on her books. Losing It was a funny read and I really enjoyed it!








Where There's Smoke by Elizabeth Lee-- Coming on the 20th!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Pre-orders

 

Happenstance by Jamie McGuire

 

Inked Armor by Helena Hunting

 

Beautiful Oblivion by Jamie McGuire

 

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

 

Lily Love by Maggi Myers

 

Five Ways to Fall by KA Tucker

 

 

April Review Recap

 

Hothouse Flower by Krista and Becca Ritchie- Ashley  -- We both read this one and loved it. This whole series is incredible!!! The authors just announced that they are extending the series and that Ryke & Daisy along with Rose & Connor will each get a second book in the Calloway Sister's series!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclaiming the Sand by A. Meredith Walters -Ashley

 

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover- Erica

 

Mud Vein by Tarryn Fisher- Erica

 

Mud Vein by Tarryn Fisher- Ashley

 

We both read this one and had very different opinions! Read both reviews and see if it's for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emancipating Andie by Pricilla Glenn- Erica

 

One Tiny Lie by KA Tucker- Ashley

 

Four Seconds to Lose by KA Tucker-Ashley

 

Veiled Innocence by Ella Frank-Ashley  --We both read this one and LOVED it. Ash is a big Ella Frank fan and I think I'm on my way there! I can't wait to read more of her books! She does sexy and she does it well!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover- Ashley

 

The Resistance by SL Scott -Erica

 

   

This Back Porch Gossip Column was written by Erica

 

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MINI REVIEW: Veiled Innocence by Ella Frank

Tick, tick, tock.

Time.

That's all I have now.

A small room, a photograph, and time. 

They want me to trust them and confess my sins. 

They told me they wouldn't judge me -- they lied. 

I thought we could convince the world that this wasn't a crime.

We were wrong.

Time doesn't stand still. 

The clock keeps ticking, the world is unconvinced, and now...

Now he is gone.

 

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"I'm your monster. She was so very wrong. I was honest enough to admit I was fighting myself. I'd become my own monster.

I finally read it! Oddly enough, I'm not a huge fan of this sort of student/teacher forbidden romance. After I received numerous recommendations from a few hardcore Ella Frank fans, I had to give in to the temptation to read this one though. I'm glad I did because it was intriguing from the very beginning. The forbidden aspect to the story didn't make me uncomfortable like most student/teacher romances. I liked the way it was handled (the girl is 18 and the teacher is 32). The author uses an unique approach to writing the story by alternating between past/present and by using two point of views.

It's just as suspenseful as it is romantic. If I'm honest, the suspense is what kept me going. I was jumping for joy every time I reached a "present" chapter. And, man, *fans self* Ella Frank does sexy and she does it well! The scenes were hot and intense. They were the kind of scenes that make me like to read steamy books. Plus, each of the sexy scenes were crucial to the development of the story and that's why I liked them. I did find myself able to put this down a few times (as much as I enjoyed it). However, all in all, this was a great book and I really enjoyed it. I'm definitely an Ella Frank fan now. As for the rating, I'm stuck between 4 and 5. I almost gave it 5, but I'm being a little stingy with that last star.