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The Surviving Trace by Calia Read – Thrilling and Heart-pounding Romance

Posted on May 24, 2018 |

The Surviving Trace by Calia Read – Thrilling and Heart-pounding Romance

Thank you for the advanced copy of THE SURVIVING TRACE by Calia Read. All opinions are my own. Our love is timeless. Will is my fiancé. The shy man I met years ago in college. The person I’m supposed to spend the rest of my life with. This is the life I’ve always wanted until […]

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BRINGING A BIT OF JOY TO YOUR SCROLL

Little Lies by @helenahunting was released this we

Little Lies by @helenahunting was released this week, and if you’re a fan of angsty new adult romance, you need to read this!

It’s also a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, brother’s best friend romance—so there’s really something for everyone in this story 😁

Click the link in my bio to read my review or to grab your own copy (click on Books Featured on Instagram). And it’s f-r-e-e to read in Kindle Unlimited!

🔖 About the book

I don’t want you.
You mean nothing to me.
I never loved you.

I turned my words into swords.
And I cut her down. Shoved the blade in and watched her fall.

I said I’d never hurt her, and I did.

Years later, I’m faced with all the little lies, the untruths, the false realities, the damage I inflicted, when all I wanted was to indulge my obsession.

Lavender Waters is the princess in the tower. Even her name is the thing fairy tales are made of.

I used to be the one who saved her.
Over and over again.

But I don’t want to save her anymore.
I just want to pretend the lies are still the truth.

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🔖 ABOUT THE BOOK⁠
Chloe Robinson is determined to be more spontaneous, exciting, and ‘fun’—whatever that means. Her resolve is put to the test when she learns her twin sister has arranged for them to return to their junior year at Brighton University with a road trip across the country with their best friend, Cooper, and the one person Chloe works to avoid at all costs: Tyler Banks.⁠
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Tyler Banks is the heir to Banks Luxury Resorts and Hotels, and this year’s “star football player.” Tyler’s life and future appear bright and endless as the universe, except, his life is in a constant state of balance and currently his greatest balancing act is allowing Chloe to ignore him and believe he’s her enemy when she’s becoming his reason to succeed.⁠
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Two and a half weeks.⁠
Seven cities.⁠
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Have you seen this rockstar romance series Sarina

Have you seen this rockstar romance series Sarina Bowen is publishing with Devney Perry and Rebecca Yarros?!?⁠
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There are 3 books, each releasing a week apart, with LIES AND LULLABIES coming out first on September 22nd.⁠
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AND I have a special treat for you! You can read a sneak peek of LIES AND LULLABIES on my blog by clicking the link in my bio and scrolling down to 'Recent Posts'.⁠
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I have also added a link to my Amazon store, so you can also click on 'Books Featured on Amazon' for more info and to grab your own copy!⁠
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🔖 ABOUT THE BOOK:⁠
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Once upon a time, he gave me a summer of friendship, followed by one perfect night. We shared a lot during our short time together. But he skipped a few crucial details.⁠
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I didn’t know he was a rock star.⁠
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I didn’t know his real name.⁠
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Neither of us knew I’d get pregnant.⁠
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And I sure never expected to see him again.⁠
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Five years later, his tour bus pulls up in Nest Lake, Maine. My little world is about to be shattered by loud music and the pounding of my own foolish heart.⁠
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I'm just gonna be honest here and say that 2020 ha

I'm just gonna be honest here and say that 2020 has been a rollercoaster for my mental health (and social media posting)—BUT, sweet surprises like amazing book mail certainly help to brighten my mood!⁠
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Thank you so much @skyewarrenbooks and @valentine_pr_ for the signed book and fun treats 💕⁠
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And happy release week to Skye. I can't wait to dive into Diamond in the Rough!⁠
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>> Click the link in my bio → Books Featured on Instagram for more info or to grab your own copy! <<⁠
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🚩 About the book:⁠
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I'm stepping off a nine-hour flight when it happens.⁠
A white van. A dark hood. Every woman's worst nightmare.⁠
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Now I'm trapped in an abandoned church. The man who took me says I won't be hurt. The man in the cell next to me says that's a lie. I'll fight with every ounce of strength, but there are secrets in these walls. I'll need every single one of them to survive.⁠
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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH is a new dark romance from New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren. Finding yourself has never been so dangerous...⁠
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★ ★ E-ARC GIVEAWAY ★ ★⠀ ⠀ I had the pl

★ ★ E-ARC GIVEAWAY ★ ★⠀
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I had the pleasure of meeting RC Boldt in January and she was just so lovely — I am thrilled to be able to give away an ARC of her soon-to-be-released romantic suspense standalone, Hell Hath No Fury!⠀
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🔖 About the book⠀
Seven years ago, they took everything from me. My father. My husband. My child.⠀
When they stole my chance at justice, I vowed to get revenge.⠀
Then I met him.⠀
He tempts that long-lost part of me, but his presence is a reminder that betrayal lurks around every corner.⠀
Their biggest mistake is underestimating my commitment for vengeance.⠀
They don’t realize that when it comes to a woman like me, hell hath no fury.⠀
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>> Click the link in my bio → Books Featured on Instagram to get more info/grab a copy! <<⠀
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Not only is Amy Harmon a genuinely gorgeous human

Not only is Amy Harmon a genuinely gorgeous human being inside and out, but she is also a crazy-talented storyteller. I am truly in awe of her ability and I will read anything and everything she writes.⁠
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Where the Lost Wander is a mesmerizingly beautiful and heartwrenching story about American Pioneers making the westward journey in the 1850s. ⁠
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This book left me emotional and spent, but I am so glad I went on the journey with John, Naomi, and the May family. I won't soon forget the experience and I can't recommend it enough!⁠
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💬 Do you read historical romances or western romances?⁠
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>> Click the link in my bio to read my review on the blog or click "Books Featured on Instagram" to get more info/grab your copy <<⁠
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I mentioned the other day that audiobooks were hel

I mentioned the other day that audiobooks were helping me through quarantine, but another thing has been reading books by tried-and-true favorite authors.⁠
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I have loved Darynda Jones since the first Charley Davidson book, so I knew I *had* to read A Bad Day for Sunshine! ⁠
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Not only did it keep me glued to my Kindle (this is a paperback copy I received in my Apollycon swag box), it kept me guessing until the end. I love it when mysteries keep me on my toes!⁠
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I am so glad that I read something outside of my normal contemporary romance 'bubble' and I'm definitely ready for more Sunshine.⁠
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[I'm now in the middle of Amy Harmon's upcoming historical, which I am loving. More on that next week!]⁠
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💬 Have you tried reading outside of your normal genre to break a reading slump? ⁠
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>> Click the link in my bio to read my review or click Books Featured on Instagram to get more info/grab a copy! <<⁠
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I don't know about you, but reading during this sa

I don't know about you, but reading during this safer-at-home period has been extremely difficult. I have been relying on audiobooks to provide a distraction, and so far that seems to be working really well for me.⁠
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I love, love, LOVED The Happy Ever After Playlist audiobook. The storyline, the narration, the witty banter, and the heartwarming romance were amazing, and just what I needed to put a smile on my face! ⁠
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This signed paperback copy arrived last week and it also put a smile on my face. I couldn't wait to get my hands on the paperback because Abby put all of the names of the people who pre-ordered in the acknowledgments. ⁠
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How cool is that?!? ⁠
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💬 How has your reading changed during quarantine? Are you crafting or binge-watching shows instead?⁠
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(btw, I ordered this copy from @magersandquinn and they may still have signed copies available if you're interested). ⁠
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>> Click the link in my bio to read my review of HEAP or to get more info/purchase a copy from the Books Featured on Instagram button <<⁠
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