✯BOOK BLITZ:✯ When We Were Us by Tawdra Kandle {EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY!}

When We Were Us by Tawdra Kandle

Release Date: April 7th 2016 by EverAfter

Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

The Trio. That’s who we’ve been since birth: Nate, Leo . . . and me, Quinn, the token girl. Our mothers met in a prenatal class and became best friends, which meant that the three of us hit every milestone together, from the first day of school to the very first kiss. And beyond.

I’ve always been caught in the middle between the two boys. I’ve been in love with Leo since I was eight, even though he doesn’t see me as anything but his pal. And I know that Nate’s hung up on me. I see the look in his eyes. I wish I could say I felt the same, but I don’t. It's getting harder and harder to keep him in the friend zone, though. 

Things between the three of us aren't easy anymore. Leo’s popular, the football team’s star receiver, and the object of every girl’s fantasy. I know he doesn’t mean to leave us behind, but now Nate and I are just people he used to know.

What used to be so simple is suddenly messy and complicated. Leo is all I’ve ever wanted, but even if I had the chance to be with him, how would Nate would handle it? 

When that chance does come along . . . in the most unexpected way . . . I’m helpless to resist Leo. What was always meant to be is finally happening . . . but will it come at the risk of losing both my friends? 

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{EXCERPT}

When I was about a foot away, he smiled and reached out to pull me close. He didn’t kiss me at first, just stood with me in the circle of his arms.

“Good morning, Mia.” He bent his head and brushed his lips over mine.

“Hey.” I breathed the word, leaning into him. “Mmmmm, you smell good.”

He chuckled. “Guess it’s better than the alternative.” He glanced over my shoulder. “What happened with Nate? Didn’t you drive him today?”

I dropped my forehead onto Leo’s shoulder. “No. Sheri texted my mom this morning. Nate’s back in the hospital with a fever. They don’t know what’s wrong.”

“Shit.” Leo rubbed his hands up and down my back, absently.

“Yeah. I know.” I slid my arms around his waist, my hands traveling over the muscles beneath his snug T-shirt. “Leo, we can’t let him find out about us until he’s feeling better.”

“No, I get that. But we don’t have to hide. No one’s going to go running off to the hospital to tattle on us.”

“Yeah, you’re probably right.” I rested my head on his chest, listening to the reassuring thump of his heart.

“Hey. You still . . . you’re sure, right?” He sounded tentative, like he was afraid of what I might say.

I tilted my head back to see him better. “Me? Of course I am. I was kind of scared this morning that you might have, um, regrets.”

“Not one.” He kissed me firmly, and giving a little growl, teased my closed lips with his tongue until I opened for him. He explored me lazily, setting my blood on fire. I moved closer, standing between the solid columns of his legs. My boobs were crushed against his chest, and my nipples hardened.

“God, Mia. I’m not going to be able to walk into class.” Leo groaned and dropped his head into the crook of my neck. “I just want to drag you into my car, drive out . . . I don’t know, somewhere we could be alone.”

“Me, too.” I laughed a little. “But I’ve got a math quiz this morning, and I have a sneaking suspicion that ‘hot for my boyfriend’s rocking body’ isn’t going to cut it as an excused absence.” Boyfriend. I loved to say that word. I loved it even more that I was talking about Leo when I said it.

AUTHOR BIO:

Tawdra Kandle writes romance, in just about all its forms. She loves unlikely pairings, strong women, sexy guys, hot love scenes and just enough conflict to make it interesting. Her books run from YA paranormal romance (THE KING SERIES), through NA paranormal and contemporary romance (THE SERENDIPITY DUET, PERFECT DISH DUO, THE ONE TRILOGY) to adult contemporary and paramystery romance (CRYSTAL COVE BOOKS and RECIPE FOR DEATH SERIES). She lives in central Florida with a husband, kids, sweet pup and too many cats. And yeah, she rocks purple hair. 

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REVIEW: The Last One by Tawdra Kandle

The Last One 
by Tawdra Kandle
Release Date: September 28th 2014 by Hayson Publishing Cooperative 
Series: The One #1
Pages: 263
Genres: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult
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Meghan Hawthorne is restless. The last year has been a roller coaster: her widowed mother just married a long-time family friend. Her younger brother unexpectedly became a father and a husband. Everyone's life is changing. . .except for hers. As she begins her final summer of college, Meghan's looking for excitement and maybe a little romance. Nothing serious; this girl just wants to have fun. 

But the only man for Meghan turns out to be the last one she expects. 

Sam Reynolds doesn't need excitement, and he doesn't want romance. Fun is out of the question. He's been the steady, responsible one since his parents were killed, and serious is his way of life. 

When Sam rescues Meghan alongside a dark Georgia backroad, she falls hard for his deep brown eyes and slow drawl. But making him see her as more than just a party girl won't be easy. Sam's tempted by the fiery young artist, even as he realizes that giving into his feelings will mean radical change. . .maybe more than he can handle. 

Nobody ever said love was simple.
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My Review:

The Last One is a story of second chances and love.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book, Tawdra Kandle did a great job bringing realistic situations/conflicts in the story that it made it relatable to read. At the beginning of the story we meet Meghan Hawthorne, a college student who finds herself struggling to find herself after experiencing a roller coaster of event, her widowed mother married a long-time family friend, her younger brother has become a father and a husband, and that pretty much leaves her at lost since everyone else around her is doing something with their life except for her. So now as she begins her final summer of college, she wants to do something with her life, something that is going to bring her excitement, and a fulfilling feeling that she is actually doing something for herself. After looking at the things that she could do during the summer, she finds herself accepting a teaching position at a school in Georgia, where she will stay with a hosting family and teach art to the kids of the small town. Needless to say after going through a hell of a roller coaster, she had no idea that her life was about to change for the better. 

After an unexpected encounter, Meghan meets Sam Reynolds, a guy whose first priority is his family (his sister and niece), and his farm. He is a devoted brother who carries a lot of responsibility ever since his parents were killed. When Sam rescued Meghan alongside a backroad, he instantly felt a pull towards her that he can't deny. He thought he was not going to see her again, but when his sister tells him that they are going to host the new art teacher in town for the summer, his world changes the minute he sees Meghan in his home. Now he has to live with her for the summer, and after experiencing the pull he had when he met her, Sam desperately wants to find a way to stay away from her before giving into his attraction for her. As the two start to get to know each other, Meghan starts to realize that coming to Georgia was not a bad idea after all, especially when Sam is involved. 

I completely fell in love with this book, from the writing to the characters, it all just works very well. I found myself relating to Meghan throughout the book, she loves art and wants to do something different before she graduates. What she wasn't expecting to love so much is the people she meets in Georgia, everyone is welcoming, which makes her job of teaching the kids art that much more exciting. Now having to move to an actual farm was an adjustment for her, but having Sam's sister around helped her settle in just find. On the other hand, Sam in the story is a bit older than Meghan, he is taking care of the work around the farm and that leaves him with zero time to hang out or have a relationship. When the two meet, their chemistry is instant, yet it takes them some time to actually act on what they're feeling. Overall, I thought the book was great, I highly recommend it. :)

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*

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***eBook is currently free to download***

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Freebie Tuesday (Edition #66)

Hi guys!:) Happy Tuesday! Here is yet another edition of Freebie Tuesday. I hope everyone finds this posts helpful (if anyone is looking for a new book(s) to read). 

***Note that there will be some books that will be free for limited time only, so make sure to download them as soon as you can. Also if there is any specific genre that you guys want me to find books of, let me know in the comment section below. (:  Enjoy! 

*Older Editions will be linked on the menu section (above) under Freebie Tuesday:)

Rocked 

by Taryn Elliott and Cari Quinn 

Release Date: April 9th 2014 by Rainbow Rage Publishing

Series: Lost in Oblivion #1

Pagse: 474

Genre: Romance, New Adult

Love definitely wasn't on the setlist.

Opening for their idols on their first tour, Oblivion is living the dream. Mostly. Frustrated at being shoved out of his mediator role by their new manager, Deacon McCoy loses himself in brutal workouts. He only comes up for air long enough to refuel—and to tease the deliciously cute chef who makes him crave a lot more than what she's offering on her serving plate.

As the child of roadie parents, Harper Pruitt has heard every pickup line twice. To her, musicians are one step above the scraps on her cutting board. All she wants is to get enough experience to run her own catering company, but Deacon and his bottomless stomach are too tempting to resist. He's far from the typical rock star and before long, she finds herself experimenting with him, inside and out of the kitchen. 

Apron - and panties - optional.

When Harper sees that Deacon’s dream band with his best friends may be turning into a nightmare, she can't walk away. Deacon's so much more than just a peacemaker and the man behind the bass. But she has her own dreams to chase...even if she's starting to think what she's building with him might be the biggest one of all.

You met Deacon McCoy in Seduced, now you can watch just how far a big man can fall.

        

The Last One 

by Tawdra Kandle 

Release Date: September 28th 2014 by Hayson Publishing Cooperative

Series: The One #1

Pages: 222

Genres: Romance, New Adult

Meghan Hawthorne is restless. The last year has been a roller coaster: her widowed mother just married a long-time family friend. Her younger brother unexpectedly became a father and a husband. Everyone's life is changing. . .except for hers. As she begins her final summer of college, Meghan's looking for excitement and maybe a little romance. Nothing serious; this girl just wants to have fun. 

But the only man for Meghan turns out to be the last one she expects. 

Sam Reynolds doesn't need excitement, and he doesn't want romance. Fun is out of the question. He's been the steady, responsible one since his parents were killed, and serious is his way of life. 

When Sam rescues Meghan alongside a dark Georgia backroad, she falls hard for his deep brown eyes and slow drawl. But making him see her as more than just a party girl won't be easy. Sam's tempted by the fiery young artist, even as he realizes that giving into his feelings will mean radical change. . .maybe more than he can handle. 

Nobody ever said love was simple. 

        

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Freebie Tuesday (Edition #4)

Hi guys! Freebie Tuesday is a new meme that I will be hosting from now on. I know there are probably a lot of memes like this one already, but it doesn't hurt to find out more about authors that some of us haven't heard of before. I will include 2-3 books that are free to download on either kindle or at the apple store in each post (that way it's more accessible to anyone that wants to download them.) I hope everyone finds this post helpful (if anyone is looking for a new book to read).  Enjoy! 

Fearless 

by Tawdra Kandle

Tasmyn Vaughn didn't expect much when her dad’s job moved them to a small town in Florida; it was just another new school. But there is more to King than meets the eye, and soon Tasmyn’s ability to hear other’s thoughts is the least of her worries. Entangled in a web of first love, quirky and secretive townsfolk, magic and blood rituals, she discovers the town’s secrets aren’t just bizarre, they’re deadly. 

       

Soul Taken 

by Katlyn Duncan

After-life just got a lot more complicated

Maggie is a Soul Collector. It’s her job to transport souls from the Living Realm to the After – but during a mission to find a stolen soul, she ends up stuck in a teen mean girl’s body. 

Trapped, Maggie’s soul is catapulted into Ally’s life – and the human world she hasn’t experienced for one hundred years. But, as a descendant of the most powerful beings in the After, Maggie must rescue Ally before the girl’s soul dies… 

To survive, Maggie must uncover devastating secrets – because with one soul taken by a terrifying enemy, Maggie’s could be next! 

         

The Billionaire Wins the Game 

by Melody Anne

Joseph Anderson has decided it's time for his three successful sons to find brides. Joseph wants grandchildren to fill his mansion, and he wants them immediately. His eldest son, Lucas, is successful in all areas of his life, except love, and Joseph begins matchmaking. He finds Amy Harper and deems her the perfect daughter-in-law. He just needs to get her and Lucas to both realize they're made for each other.

Lucas Anderson is wealthy, sexy, and stubborn. He has no desire to have any woman enter his life, causing chaos, or using his family's name. Many women have tried, and he's been successful in finding out who they are beneath their false smiles.

Amy Harper was raised in tragic circumstances and doesn't like pampered, rich men who have been handed everything with a silver spoon. She spent years finishing her education and then received a job with the Anderson Corporation. She instantly doesn't like her incredibly sexy boss, who is arrogant and thinks every woman should fall at his feet.

When Amy becomes pregnant after one reckless night of passion, she's scared he'll take the baby and run. Lucas is demanding, and used to getting his way, but Amy has just the right amount of spark to ignite his fuse, and challenges him each step of the way.

Lucas's father, Joseph, and his brothers Alex and Mark, offer laughter, love, and support. With the love of Lucas's family, who aren't only rich and successful, but also kind and giving, Amy starts to realize that being wealthy doesn't make or break a man, and starts to picture the happily ever after she never believed in for herself. 

        

***That's it for this post, be sure to come back every Tuesday for more freebies and feel free to check out my last three posts, Edition 1 , Edition 2  and Edition 3, for more books that you might have missed. Thanks for stopping by! :)***