Thursday, July 1, 2021

Pieces of You by Jay McLean Review and Release Blitz!

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#𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

BLURB 

  They could’ve been perfect. In another time. Another world. Where his wasn’t falling apart. And hers wasn’t already in pieces. - High school senior Holden Eastwood only has one fear in life: growing up. He spends his days unmotivated, moving from one game to the next, searching for his next challenge. He never expected that challenge to come in the form of a girl… A girl with zero fashion sense, a filthy mouth, and a bullsh*t attitude. Unlike Holden, Jameson Taylor had no choice but to grow up. Neglected, isolated, and forced to raise herself, Jameson only has one goal in life: graduate and move on. The last thing she needs is some guy she can’t stand suddenly declaring her as his new hobby. Their lives couldn’t be more opposite. Their pasts a complete paradox. But in each other, they find the unexpected… They find solace. Fragments of forever… A forever that might tear them to pieces. 

REVIEW

This book had me feeling all the feels. There was so much angst and so much hope for how things would work out. I was constantly wondering, constantly questioning, waiting to learn more about both Holden and Jamie's stories. Both of their stories can break your heart in their own way.  They are so incredibly different but similar in some ways too (the stubborn game is strong). There are characters that you'll loathe with a passion in this story. There are others that will make your heart want to burst with love and just give a big warm hug. There are times I wanted to smash my phone into pieces (reading on my phone) because WTF and WHY are they acting that way?! 🤦🏼‍♀️ I love when a book can draw such strong emotions out of me and this book definitely does that. All these characters are so fractured in their own ways, with their own levels of trauma, it just..hurts. You so desperately want them to figure their sh*t out but then you get why it’s so hard at the same time. Oh, and the end of this book?! Omg. I am desperately awaiting book two in this series now!! 

There's so many great things about this book and I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it. I don't want to go into too much detail because I want to keep this review spoiler free, but I'll just say, this is not a book you want to pass by. You won't regret reading this one! Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions and the author, Jay McLean, for letting me read it early in exchange of an honest review! <3 

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   ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

   

  Writer. Reader. Mom. Wife. Master of awkward Sarcasm. Jay McLean is a full-time reader, writer of New Adult and Young Adult romance, and skilled procrastinator. When she’s not doing any of those things, she can be found running after her three boys, investing way too much time on True Crime Documentaries and binge-watching reality TV. She writes what she loves to read, which are books that can make her laugh, make her hurt and make her feel. Jay lives in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, in her dream home where music is loud and laughter is louder. 

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The Rulebreaker by Claire Contreras Review and Release Blitz!


He's a player. I'm a virgin. Yet, I can't seem to stop myself.

The Rulebreaker by Claire Contreras is now live!

Maverick Cruz and I started off as pen pals and became besties when we went to the same sports camp at age twelve.

He rooted for me at my soccer games.
I cheered for him at his hockey tournaments.

Through heartbreaks, new relationships, and failed friendships, we knew we could always count on each other.

That's why no one is more surprised--or panicked-- than I am when I start to develop different feelings for him. But Instead of telling him the truth, I agree to help him find a girlfriend.

Someone who is not me.

Someone who is so opposite of me that I have to make a list for the charade. The problem is, he wants to practice his dating skills with me. The corny pickup lines, the hand-holding, the door opening, the staring.

Before this, I thought sharing a house with him was an excellent idea. Who wouldn't want to room with their best friend? Now, the close proximity is killing me. What's worse is that I can't stop looking at him like he's a Greek god, and he can't stop seeing me as his virginal little sister. Still, I push it aside, until one night, when he's lying beside me in bed and I'm the one who forgets the rules and crosses the line between friends and something more.

It's a horrible idea. He's a player. I'm a virgin. Yet, I can't seem to stop myself.

New item on my list: DO NOT FALL FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND.

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REVIEW:

I feel like I'm always starting my reviews on Claire's books with comments like, "She did it again," or "What can I say? Another incredible story." But you know what? She did do it again, she did give us another incredible story! This is why Claire Contreras is one of my favorite authors- it doesn't matter if she's writing sports romance (which this one is- hockey and soccer to be specific), or a sexy, intriguing goth romance or a book filled with so much angst that'll make you want to throw your book from time to time, but she always writes an incredible story. This book is no different. The Rulebreaker is a complete stand alone, friends to lovers romance with some college sports mixed in. It follows The Heartbreaker which focuses on Jagger Cruz (one of the delightful Cruz brothers), but The Heartbreaker does not have to be read first. Do I recommend it? Of course, because I also loved it, but again- you don't have to. 


Without going into too much detail so I can keep this review spoiler free, The Rulebreaker is just what I needed to read. It's light, filled with familiar characters I love from The Heartbreaker and just had me rooting and cheering for the two main characters, Rocky and Maverick, the whole time. There are plenty of times I want to smack Maverick over the head for dumb comments and there are other times I want to shake Rocky to ask her what she's doing, but overall I just really loved both their characters. I also loved the overall theme of family in this book. These two characters basically grew up together so they are close to the others' parents and vice versa and I just loved the relationships these families had. I love that the Cruz brothers are so close and that they look out for one another. I love that they include those who aren't blood relatives as if they were. I love the sage advice both sets of parents seem to give and that Rocky and Mav both love and respect and listen to their parents. I also love that this is a fun, college romance. Both Rocky and Maverick have goals they are determined to accomplish, but they still enjoy their lives as their story is unfolding and it was just...fun to read. 


Overall, I really enjoyed this story and I hope you'll take a chance on it too! 


Meet Claire

Claire Contreras is a New York Times Best Selling Author. Her books range from romantic suspense to contemporary romance and are currently translated in seven different languages.

She was born in the Dominican Republic, raised in Miami, and now lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, two adorable boys, and French Bulldog. When she's not writing, she's usually lost in a book.

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