Tonic ~ Review

Tonic by Staci Hart 

Publication Date: October 13, 2016

Joel Anderson doesn’t take anything seriously.

Not his relationships, which have been few and far between since his brutal divorce. Not the drama of working in a tattoo parlor, which seems to be around every corner. When things get him down, he smiles and cracks a joke. But he’s not the kind of man you cross, or you’ll find yourself at the wrong end of his fists. Annika Belousov takes everything seriously. Like her job as a reality television producer, given that she typically has something to prove. Or her love life, which is defined by a series of requirements — affluent, ambitious, accomplished, to name a few. Definitely her family, who worked their whole lives to afford her every opportunity, a sacrifice she doesn’t take lightly. When she’s tapped to produce a reality show at Joel’s shop, she doesn’t think twice, just goes in for the kill, as if there were any other way. The second Annika walks into Joel’s shop, he makes it his mission to crack her open, but she’s not having it. He’s all wrong — too crass, too hairy, too un-serious. But it doesn’t take her long to find out there’s more to him than smirks and tattoos. And what she finds could put her career and his heart on the line. Not that Joel cares. Because for the first time in a long time, he’s found his tonic.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Talk about a book hangover!, October 14, 2016

I can not effectively describe all of the feelings this book forced me to experience simultaneously. It was intense & intoxicating meets euphoric peaceful bliss, & then my soul was literally ripped out as my heart shattered in every direction. I felt every single joy & pain they experienced. I giggled, fumed, oohed, & cried right along with them. The drama & pain was so vivid I could barely stand it. I had fallen in love & begged for their redemption as I quickly turned the next pages. And just when I thought it was irreparably over I realized the best was yet to come. Boy did this ever give me a book hangover!!! So much emotion! So much Awesome!! So very worth it!!!

*Not for the faint of heart or anyone who is not ready to accept what could be*'

Anything is possible if we want it bad enough!

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Staci Hart

Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. From roots in Houston to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.

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@imaquirkybird

Change of Possession ~ Review

When the star quarterback wants you for himself, there are only so many ways out.

Change of Possession by M.R. Polish

 Interception Series ~ Book #1 

Publication Date: November 12, 2015

After a tragic accident that left her best friend paralyzed, Keeley wanted a fresh start. 

She enrolls in college and accepts an invite to the first party of the year where she meets Steve. He is a little too clingy, but seeing her mystery guy in the shadows makes it almost bearable. 

Vahn wasn’t hanging out at the football team’s parties because he wanted to. It was the opposite. He hated them—the parties and the players—but he needed to stay close to the enemy. When Keeley shows up to a party, Vahn is intrigued. He can’t take his eyes off her as she twirls around the makeshift dance floor. Dancing with Steve, the team’s quarterback, was dangerous. Now his focus is making sure she makes it out alive. 

Anything Steve wants, he gets—including Keeley, but he will have to make her understand that he doesn’t share what is his. If she's smart, she won't fight him and just accept that there will be no change of possession on his field.

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Cover by Redbird Designs

"Just one more page..." and a few hours later...DONE!, November 13, 2015

This little gem refused to let me put it down. I stayed up until I finished every last page. Not that I'm complaining...it's ALWAYS worth it with her books! M.R. Polish never ceases to amaze me!

Change of Possession had my undivided attention. It was terrifically intense!! Full of suspense, drama, emotion, & a bit of my heart being ripped right out at least twice...ok maybe more. Not to mention an extended bit of steamy hotness that will have you begging for more!

This is what happens when you mix life changing moments & troubled pasts with college, new "friends", a few football players who see themselves as God's gift to women, deceit, alcohol, drugs, untouchables, & an elusive "bad boy" who stakes claim on your soul.

I definitely love the new edition!!!

Aren't you wondering why you haven't read it yet?

~ M.R. Polish ~

M.R. Polish was born in Idaho, a long, long, long, maybe not that long time ago.... Writing has always been there for her. Growing up, her mind was filled with stories, some she shared and others she filed away to write down later in life. It wasn't until 2011 that she decided to publish her stories for everyone to enjoy. Her first award and when writing became more than just an idea was in the 5th grade. She won the scary story contest for the school newspaper. It is one story she still has tucked away for memories. Her teacher told her she could be anything she wanted and that she had a talant for writing, being creative and drawing people into her stories. M.R. took that to heart and continued to write, although mostly in secret until recent years.


Now you can find her enjoying life with her family - wrangling her four kids, setting traps in the house with toys for unsuspecting victims (aka, her husband) and writing down all her crazy and fun stories.

"Life is too short to stand by and watch everyone else live your dreams. The bigger the dream, the bigger the adventure!" ~ M.R. Polish

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Lean on Me ~ Review

Lean on Me by Candy Crum

Sixteen year old Bri comes from a wealthy family, allowing her an expensive pass into the popular crowd, though it never much mattered to her. She's on the basketball team and track and is the top in both.

Bri has everything a girl could want, but she longs for loving and emotionally available parents. She longs for a traditional family instead of the one she was gifted - cold and very distant.

Bri's parents pressure her to be the best at everything instead of just being the best that she can be. As a result of trying for the perfect life for her parents, Bri finds herself in an abusive relationship and pressured into doing what a lot of teenagers are pressured into doing.

When Bri becomes pregnant, her entire world is turned upside down and she has no idea who she can trust anymore. Bri struggles to find a place in this world for herself and for her baby - the baby that she is desperate to have and watch grow. Along the way, Bri is given an opportunity to completely change her life and the life of her child - but it may hinder the life of another... binding him to a future he was never meant to have, just for her. Bri is forced to grow and grow stronger as she fights for her baby and learns how to be a good mother - and remain a pure soul. 

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My Review:

5 Stars

An unideal situation turned masterpiece!, March 17, 2014

Where to begin?!? I am not new to Crum's awesomeness, but this was the first non-paranormal. WOW! Talk about an emotional roller coaster ride! This story began a bit troublesome hitting on some serious topics and tugging some major heartstrings, but as always Candy Crum went above & beyond!  She takes us to an unideal situation and bumps it up a few notches by incorporating abusive relationships, teen pregnancy, abortion topics, complications, the importance of decision making, & figuring out what real love is all while dealing with the most unsupportive "parents" EVER. I loved Bri the whole way through & she ends up being the role model I would vote for. Showing that life isn't perfect, things happen, our choices come with consequences, but never give up. She learns that ultimately our decisions will make us or break us.

Standing up & choosing to fight for what we know is right ... that will complete us ... even if it's not the ideal situation.

I love her support system too! They added so much to this story & it makes you appreciate who you have in your life. Can you imagine if we were all surrounded by "those friends" like in the beginning of this story? I would not wish that on anyone!

I applaud Bri for finding the real meaning of unconditional love & refusing to give up no matter what!! 

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~ You can read Chapter 4 HERE! ~

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Some of Candy Crum's other work I've enjoyed:

The Eternal Gift Book 1

Eternally Forsaken Book 1.5  

Eternal Echo Book 2

Eternally Bound Book 2.5

 

Impending Rayne

 (Rise of the Ivory Army) 

Bella Morte
(A beautiful death Anthology)

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 My Reviews for

The Eternal Gift

Eternally Forsaken

The Eternal Echo

Eternally Bound

Bella Morte

Impending Rayne (Rise of the Ivory Army)

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About the Author:
Candy Crum lives in Indiana and is the Author of “The Eternal Series” and other short stories. She published her first novel, The Eternal Gift, in May of 2011 and has been publishing ever since. Candy is an avid lover of the paranormal genre, stemming from years of reading the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice when she was a teenager. Later, she developed a deep love of the Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead and the House of Night Series by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, furthering her love of the genre and pushing her to really push to finish and publish her novel. Since then, Candy has released three other books in The Eternal Series and will release another later in 2014. Now, Candy is trying her hand at more contemporary pieces of work, like that of Lean on Me and other books she will release in 2014. Some of Candy’s interests include the usual reading and writing, music (of most types), movies (action and comedy or any combination of the two), cartoons (she loves to say that her children watch cartoons because she does), and drawing. She loves talking with her fans and loves reading the reviews that her fans are kind enough to leave for her. Always feel free to find Candy on Facebook and send her a message.

Stalker Links:

Amazon, Facebook ~ Author Page,

The Eternal Gift Series Page,
 Twitter @TheEternalGift ,
& Goodreads

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