☼ Waiting on Wednesday (#108) ☼

"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 Distance from A to Z 

by Natalie Blitt

Release Date: January 12th 2016 by HarperCollins

Genres: Romance, Young Adult

Author's Links: Goodreads, Website, Twitter, Facebook

This full-length novel by debut author Natalie Blitt is a pitch-perfect blend of Stephanie Perkins and Miranda Kenneally that proves the age-old adage: opposites attract.

Seventeen-year old Abby has only one goal for her summer: to make sure she is fluent in French—well, that, and to get as far away from baseball and her Cubs-obsessed family as possible. A summer of culture and language, with no sports in sight.

That turns out to be impossible, though, because her French partner is the exact kind of boy she was hoping to avoid. Eight weeks. 120 hours of class. 80 hours of conversation practice with someone who seems to exclusively wear baseball caps and jerseys.

But Zeke in French is a different person than Zeke in English. And Abby can’t help but fall for him, hard. As Abby begins to suspect that Zeke is hiding something, she has to decide if bridging the gap between the distance between who she is and who he is, is worth the risk.

(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

Pre-Order: Amazon, B&N, Kobo, HarperCollins

***I love the synopsis (and the cover!), it's going to be a very cute romantic read. :) What are you waiting to read?***

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✫REVIEW✫: Tell Me You Need Me by Joya Ryan

Tell Me You Need Me 
by Joya Ryan
Release Date: November 16th 2015 by Entangled: Brazen
Series: Search and Seduce #1Pages: 126
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Author's Links: Goodreads, Website, Twitter, Facebook
View/Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N

Playing dirty can be the best kind of fun…

Chloe Franklin wouldn’t call herself a commitment-phobe, so much as she’s allergic to anything long term. She loves the sexy, sweaty, and intensely hot hours of the night that come before the sun rises, though. Especially when those nights are spent with Search-and-Rescuer Gage McGraw...

Gage loves his job, but there is one thing he’s starting to like more than the rush of a mission—a stacked blonde with a mouth that haunts his dreams. Every time he steps foot in the sleepy town of Beaufort, he hooks up with Chloe. But he’s tired of hooks-ups. He wants more.

Just the sight of Gage gets Chloe's blood going. Hot, bothered, and finally naked, she’s ready for their night to start. But before he takes her, he whispers what his intentions really are…and then the games really begin.
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My Review:

Tell Me You Need Me is a playful romantic story that is full of steamy scenes and is also about second chances at love.

Right at the very beginning of the book we get introduced to Search-and-Rescuer, Gage McGraw, who has come to Beaufort to take some time off. In the mist all of that he is at a bar when a beautiful stranger gets his attention and as the two start to flirt they get up, and when she guides him outside he immediately calls her by her name. Gage has known Chloe for some time now and every time he gets back to Beaufort, they get together. Their relationship has been always been of the no-strings-attached-type of relationship, and it has worked for them for a couple of years now. Yet after Gage comes close to losing his life, he has realized that he doesn't have anyone permanent in his life, and by coming back to Chloe he wants to see if they can have a real relationship. Which doesn't turn out as he planned, because Chloe immediately tells him that she is not interested in having a long term relationship with someone that is not going to be there all the time. The story really begins when Gage starts to plan out how he is going to get Chloe to go out with him and get to know her better instead of just having sex.

Chloe Franklin is clear on not wanting a relationship and when Gage comes into her life everything starts to change. She can't stop thinking about him all the time, and when he gets back to town and tells her that he wants more she immediately starts to take a step back. She knows that Gage will never leave his job to relocate to her town, and having a long distance relationship doesn't appeal to her. But when she starts to spend more time with him, and getting to know him better she starts to wonder if he might just be the one for her.

I really enjoyed reading this story, it was funny and romantic. The characters had a lot of personality and that kept me interested in the book. It is evident that the characters have a past that they haven't worked out, but as the two start to get to know each other they help one another move on. The writing was great and the story had a good flow that was easy and enjoyable to read. Overall if you are looking for a story about second chances, then I highly recommend reading this book it is worth the read. :)

***ARC provided by Entangled in exchange for an honest review.***

My Rating:

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❅Freebie Tuesday (Edition #100)❅

❅ Happy New Year! ❅

I can't believe this is the first Freebie Tuesday of 2016! I will be tweeting random freebies that I can find on any given day so if you're looking for more free books make sure to follow me on twitter @JackieBookWorld. :)

***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:)

Rock You

by Candy J. Starr 

Release Date: April 8th 2015

Series: Fallen Star #1

Pages: 173

Genres: Romance, New Adult

Working for a cranky, old hermit in an isolated house sounds like Ruby’s idea of heaven but her boss isn't quite what she expects.

Tex is a fugitive from the rock and roll world – a tragedy abruptly halted his career. No one knows why, no one knows where he is.

The two of them try to live in the same house without ever seeing each other until Tex screws up, endangering their lives and forcing them to live in close quarters. 

Suddenly, the idea of human contact seems more appealing, if only with each other. 

The sanctuary they have built is enough for Ruby but the outside world encroaches. The man she's grown to love is Tex the hermit, not Tex the rock star.

Their fledgling love can’t shine brighter than the rock dream but can Ruby bear to let him go?

(Synopsis taken from Goodreads) 

    

The Marriage Trap

by Diana Fraser 

Release Date: November 30th 2013 by Bay Books

Series: The MacKenzies #2

Pages: 176

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

"A shepherd's hut, twenty-four hours, a stranger..." It's not the perfect start to Gemma Winters' new life--another man is the last thing she needs after the suffocating control of her ex. But, when she finds herself isolated with a ruggedly handsome stranger, the demands of her body take over. 

Since his wife died, Callum Mackenzie's relationships have been strictly practical, with his only real love affair being with his land. But his family wants him to re-marry and he wants heirs. When Gemma turns up, he begins to think marriage might be a possibility after all. Their twenty-four hours of passion has shattering consequences--marriage and two people who are forced to face their worst fears... 

(Synopsis taken from Goodreads) 

       

Happy Reading! :)