Waiting on Wednesday (#32)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: 

The Summer I Found You

by Jolene Perry

Expected Publication Date: Mar 1 2014

All they have in common is that they're less than perfect. And all they're looking for is the perfect distraction.

Kate's dream boyfriend has just broken up with her and she's still reeling from her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.  Aidan planned on being a lifer in the army and went to Afghanistan straight out of high school. Now he's a disabled young veteran struggling to embrace his new life. When Kate and Aidan find each other neither one wants to get  attached. But could they be right for each other after all? 

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**I can't wait to read this book, it sounds interesting and the cover looks amazing! 

Review: Adam’s Boys by Anna Clifton #COYER

Adam’s Boys 
by Anna Clifton
Released Date: Published September 1st 2013 by Escape Publishing
Pages: 118
View/Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N

Wrong girl — wrong time? Adam’s fling with Abbie just weeks after the death of his wife may have been all wrong, but their time together gave him the strength to return home to his newborn son, Pete, and start their new life together. 

Wrong guy — wrong time? Abbie's fling with Adam may have been all wrong, but their time together gave her Henry, the sunshine in her life, and although Adam is long gone, Abbie can never regret the time they spent together. 

But two wrongs don't necessarily make a right. Adam Cooper is back, and when he learns the truth about his unknown son, he is hell-bent on creating a home and family for his boys, even if it means blackmailing Abbie into taking part. 

Abbie has scars from her own tumultuous childhood, and losing Henry would destroy her. But with only mistrust and pain to bind them, can she and Adam ever find a way through regret to love and the family they could be?
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My Review:

Adam's Boys is not just about two people falling completely in love, but it is also a story of redemption. From the very beginning I was captivated by the cover and title, it all seemed very mysterious. But as I was reading, the story started unfolding and it became completely different to what I thought it was going to be about from the start. Anna Clifton does a very good job of describing the feelings of both individuals who have been hurt in the past and whose only salvation is to be with each other. 

After Adam's wife died of cancer, he was left alone to take care of his three-month-old baby. Having lost his wife left him hopeless and so he decides to flee to Australia where he suddenly finds himself spending time with Abbie. It was all supposed to be a fling, but what happened between them ended up connecting them even more after they went their separate ways. Now three years later, he is back in Australia and this time he is surprised to find out what he left behind. 

After their time together, Abbie thought that there was a connection between her and Adam. Nothing could have prepared her for what was going to happen the minute Adam left. Now three years later, she sees him again and is determined to confront Adam and tell him that during their time together left her with his son. 

The story is beautifully written, and it is also very touching. I liked the interaction between the characters and how they were able to overcome their pasts in order to move on. Although the story flowed, it seemed a bit rushed at times. But aside from that, the story had a good ending/resolution. I enjoyed reading it very much and I recommend everyone to give it a try.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

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ARC Review: Expecting a Bolton Baby by Sarah M. Anderson

Expecting a Bolton Baby 
by Sarah M. Anderson
Release Date: Expected publication: November 5th 2013 by Harlequin
Series: The Bolton Brothers #3
Pages: 192
View/Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N

In this Bolton Brothers book, first comes the babyand maybe then comes marriage?

He'd never expected to see Stella Caine again. After one wild night, she'd walked away right after revealing that her father was the one man who could threaten the biggest business deal of Bobby Bolton's career. So Bobby left her alone.

Until now.

Now Stella is pregnant and staying in his condo. This is a complication that can be solved only one way: marriage. Bobby wants to do the right thing. Hell, he wants her--he has never stopped wanting her. Surely he can convince her to say yes, even without those three little words.
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads) 

My Review:

This was such a cute story. Although I haven't read the first two books, this one can be read on its own, and I loved it. I liked how the characters were able to come together apart from being completely opposite. They both needed each other in the end, and it worked. In this particular story, Stella Caine never expected to see Bobby Bolton ever again, that was until she discovers that she is pregnant with his baby. Afraid of he might think or her family, she trusts her father's friend to take her to see Bobby and tell him that he is indeed going to be a father. Meanwhile, Bobby Bolton was practically on top of his career. He is about to make millions for himself and family, so when Stella comes to him and tells him that she is pregnant, things start to change their relationship. He hasn't been able to let go of the memory when they met, and now that she is in his life again, he doesn't want to let her go from his sight ever again. 

Although the characters are completely different, they both hide their feelings really well. Stella hasn't been able to let go of the fear that she has of her father and the thought of him finding out that she got pregnant before she got married makes her feel even worse. I loved how she is interested in fashion, and wants to be able to succeed in her career, but her father is getting in the way by not supporting her. On the other hand, Bobby is tired of his family not believing in him and so he takes on the challenge to do something better in his career and make his family proud of him. When the two of them come together, emotions run high and as they start spending more time together, it makes it impossible for them to let go of each other. This was a very well-written story with really great characters and a good ending. I recommend everyone to give this book a try, you will not regret it. 

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

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