Christian

 Mitchell- Healy Series- Book 3

By Jennifer Foor

Release Date: December 8, 2014

Synopsis

Christian Mitchell has always made her parents proud. She excels in everything she puts her mind to, and because of her intelligence, has warranted herself a top notch education at Kentucky State University. Though an achievement to be proud of, Christian longs for something else.

To be accepted by her peers.

To be popular.

To be loved.

Now in her junior year of college, Christian moves from the dorm to a house with other female students. She’s on a mission to break out of her shell, and she’s willing to do just about anything to make it happen. When her plan results in tragedy, Christian is left vulnerable, and more alone than she’s ever been. She can’t tell her family, who’d never understand, and she refuses to share what occurred with her best friend Ethan, because of their romantic past.

Will Christian find what she’s desperately searching for, or will her actions have dire consequences that can cost her so much more than she could ever imagine?

The Mitchell – Healy Series

The new series is a spinoff of the original Mitchell Family Series (a family saga of continued stories revolving around southern cousins).
Each book in this new series can be read as a stand alone. Noah is Book 1

Noah Mitchell has grown up knowing that he was going to one day take over the family ranch. He’s worked along side of his father, Colt, since he was a young child. Now an adult, who has always been raised that family is the most important thing in life, he starts to question if running the family business is what he really wants to do. After a heated argument with his parents, Noah leaves town to clear his head. That’s where he meets the beautiful Shalan, a singer, who longs for a life in the city. Sparks fly and soon Noah finds himself in a hard situation.
When the time comes to return home, will Noah go back to his life on the farm, or will love lead him away?

Contains some adult content. 18+ recommended.

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This book is part of the new Mitchell-Healy Series
It can be read as a stand alone, but is enjoyed more when read in order. The first book is titled NOAH.
This book contains some adult content. It is meant for 18+ readers.

One year ago Isabella Mitchell moved to Kentucky to live with her cousin Noah.
Like her mother at her age, Isabella is drawn to men she shouldn’t be with.
When she travels back to North Carolina to see her parents, she and her ex have a one-night stand. She knows they are through, but sometimes what happens in the bedroom doesn’t always stay in the bedroom.
Eight weeks later Isabella finds out she’s pregnant. She can’t tell anyone, because she knows how upset they’ll be. While struggling with decisions, Isabella catches the attention of the mysterious Rusty Tillman, a ranch hand for the Mitchell family. He’s handsome, hardworking, and ten years older. When Isabella refuses him, he takes it upon himself to claim the child as his own. Since she doesn’t want the family knowing the real father she goes along with the lie. The only problem is that Rusty wants more.

Can Isabella open her heart to a new love, or will she go back to the only man she’s ever loved?

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WICKED Synopsis:

Things are about to get Wicked in New Orleans.

Twenty-two year old Ivy Morgan isn’t your average college student. She, and others like her, know humans aren’t the only thing trolling the French Quarter for fun… and for food. Her duty to the Order is her life. After all, four years ago, she lost everything at the hands of the creatures she’d sworn to hunt, tearing her world and her heart apart.

Ren Owens is the last person Ivy expected to enter her rigidly controlled life. He’s six feet and three inches of temptation and swoon-inducing charm. With forest-green eyes and a smile that’s surely left a stream of broken hearts in its wake, he has an uncanny, almost unnatural ability to make her yearn for everything he has to offer. But letting him in is as dangerous as hunting the cold-blooded killers stalking the streets. Losing the boy she loved once before had nearly destroyed her, but the sparking tension that grows between them becomes impossible for Ivy to deny. Deep down, she wants… she needs more than what her duty demands of her, what her past has shaped for her.

But as Ivy grows closer to Ren, she realizes she’s not the only one carrying secrets that could shatter the frail bond between them. There’s something he’s not telling her, and one thing is for certain. She’s no longer sure what is more dangerous to her—the ancient beings threatening to take over the town or the man demanding to lay claim to her heart and her soul.

Excerpt

It was him. Green Eyes. Ren. That was his name. Now I remembered. I started to step forward, but he beat me to it. Moving as quickly as a damn snake striking, he caught my wrists. He didn’t yank my arms to my sides. All he did was hold my fists away from his face.
A lopsided grin appeared on those full lips. “Can’t say I’m entirely surprised you took a swing at me.”

“Then I guess this won’t surprise you either.” Leaning back, I shifted my weight onto my left leg, but again, Ren outmaneuvered me with a quickness that was sort of embarrassing.

He stepped into what would’ve been a fantastic kick and forced me back against the wall. Then there was nowhere to go, no space whatsoever. My back was against the building, and the entire length of his hard body was pressed against mine.

Son of a bitch.

As if he could read my mind, that grin spread and the dimples played peekaboo. “Now I think we can have a conversation without me ending up bloody.”

I blew out an aggravated breath. “I wouldn’t bet on that not happening.”

He chuckled, and the sound rumbled through me. I couldn’t even remember being this close to a guy since . . . since Shaun. “Look, I’m sorry for snatching you off the street like a kidnapper, but you were about to make yet another huge mistake.”

His apology was lost on me. “Make another mistake?”

“Yeah, like the one last night that ended with you getting shot.” He dipped his chin, and the yellow glow of the light attached to the wall above us glanced off his broad cheekbones. “I know what you were about to do.”

“I didn’t make a mistake last night. I was doing my job,” I spat. “And I doubt your job includes grabbing chicks off the street.”

“That would be a hell of a lot more entertaining, but the moment you thought you could engage that fae last night, you made a mistake. And you were about to do it again, you little ass.”

“Little ass?” I sputtered. “You grabbed me off the street like a serial killer!”

“And I’ve apologized for that even though you should be thanking me. I just saved your life, sweetness.”

Floored, all I could do was stare at him for a moment. “You’re insane.”

“I’m a lot of things, but today I’m your fucking saving grace.”

About Jennifer L. Armentrout:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV.

She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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On The Ropes 

Down For The Count Series- Book 1

By Christa Cervone

Synopsis

***Author’s note*** This book is not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen, due to strong sexual content, language, child abuse, and drug reference. Also, this is the first book in a series.

A murderer’s child…A foster child…A troubled teen…Gabriel ‘The Saint’ Vega has never had an easy life. Being shuffled from one foster home to another after his father murdered his mother, he found himself in and out of trouble with the law. Never giving a damn about himself, let alone anyone else, his life was spiraling out of control; fast. Until one man and one sport changed everything.

Frankie Carbone taught Saint how to handle his anger and rejection; by fighting it out in the ring. On his way to stardom, Saint finds himself pushed into the spotlight and into the arms of more women than he can ever imagine; he’s completely content with one night stands and random sex.

Then Salem Harris comes walking into his life and changes his game plan. Saint finds himself wanting Salem in all the ways that scare him. She is off limits; taken. But that doesn’t stop Saint from going after what he wants, and he wants her.

Frankie showed Saint a new way of life with Boxing, but will Salem give him the one thing he’s never known – love? Will Saint find himself fighting for the one thing he thinks he doesn’t deserve or will Salem end up breaking his heart? Gabriel ‘The Saint’ Vega has had to fight for every good thing he’s gotten in his life.

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Michel’s Review

On The Ropes by Christa Cervone is unlike any of the fighter books I have read to date.  Most fighter books feature a bull headed, very determined Alpha male that has some kind of issues in his past.  He allows these issues to hold him back from being in a successful loving relationship.  On The Ropes does have a very bull headed Alpha male, Gabriel “Saint” Vega.  He has a horrific past.  That horrific past has molded him into the man he is today.  Rather than allowing the past to rule his future, he allowed people to help him along the way in his life.  He has learned from the positive examples in his life and is determined to be an honorable man.  His past is put into the right perspective.  He has learned that some things are out of his control and that he has to accept it and move forward in the best direction that he can.  He has learned that family is not always defined by DNA.

He is on the verge of breaking into the big league in the boxing world.  He has trained hard and followed the rules.  He listens to his trainer, Frankie Carbone, and follows his directions.  After all , it was Frankie that gave him the break he needed in life.  One would think with his new found fame and fighting career that he would have a huge ego.  Not the case with the Saint.  He is a very humble man.  He knows his strengths and weaknesses, he has respect for others, and gives his time to “at risk” kids.  He may be a bit of a player where the ladies are concerned but overall he’s a good guy.

When a sponsorship opportunity knocks on the door, Frankie encourages Saint to take this opportunity.  This opportunity leads him to meeting the one woman that can change his view on serious relationships.  This one woman is the only woman he can’t have.  She is the girlfriend of his sponsor and they are in a very serious relationship.

Salem Harris is a spoiled rich girl with her nose high in the air.  She has been involved with Blaine all her life. It doesn’t matter that he treats her badly.  It doesn’t matter that he cheats on her.  He is her destined prince charming.

When Salem and The Saint but heads is more than a pissing match.  The sexual chemistry between the two will go the distance.  But their relationship is a forbidden one.  Nothing good can come from it.  And when something does come of it….CLIFFHANGER!

On The Ropes set the pace for the Down For The Count Series.  I loved Gabriel “Saint” Vega.  His humble personality and dedication to those he loved knocked my socks off.  I had a hard time liking Salem.  She was incredibly self absorbed and self entitled.  I could not understand the attraction that the Saint had for her.  But then Christa Cervone waved her magical pen and showed the readers another side to Salem.  I am anxious to see her transformation in the next book.  The secondary characters made this story work.  Their personalities and assigned roles gave this story an insight to the real lives of the fighters behind the scenes and in real life circumstances.

I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

Going The Distance

Down For The Count Series- Book 2

By Christa Cervone

Synopsis

***Author’s note*** This book is not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen, due to strong sexual content, language, abuse, and drug reference. Book 2 in a two book in a series.

Life has been a roller coaster for Gabriel ‘The Saint’ Vega. From surviving a hellish childhood, to reuniting with his lost brother, only to hit the struggle of helping him battle his drug addiction. Boxing saved Gabriel’s life, and just when his career hits the fast track, he finally finds love with Salem; at least for a short time.

Social differences, obligations, and misguided good intentions tore Gabriel and Salem apart before they could ever really get started.

Will Gabriel be able to save his brother from the whirlpool of addiction that threatens to drag him under? Is Salem capable of breaking away from the ropes that bind her to doing what’s expected rather than what and whom she desires? Can Gabriel convince Salem that their mutual feelings are worth fighting for, and that together, they will be able to go the distance?

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Michel’s Review

We met the main characters and got a glimpse of their life in On The Ropes.  Going The Distance is the sequel to that book and “meat” of the series.

Gabriel “Saint” Vega has fallen in love with the one woman he can never have, Salem Harris.  Not only is she out of his league and in a different social class, she is also involved in a very serious relationship.

After a one night mistake, Gabriel vows to stay away from Salem.  His desire for her is too strong to abstain.  As these two finally start letting down their guard and getting to know one another all kinds of angst will rear it’s ugly head in their lives.

There is the douche bag boyfriend, the junkie brother, the socially correct family, the financially troubled gym owner & trainer, the fighting career, and life in general standing in their way.  Can Gabriel and Salem make it through all the obstacles in their way.  Can their love survive the storm?

This book was the “meat” of Gabriel and Salem’s story.  It was a very emotional, heart wrenching book that took me by complete surprise.  My opinion on Salem’s personality drastically changed.  She showed her true personality and true strengths in this book.  Gabriel “Saint” Vega proved he was a fighter outside of the ring.  He fought for those he loved.

I highly recommend the Down For The Count Series by Christa Cervone.  It will not disappoint.

Author Bio:

Born and raised in New England, Christa is a married mother of three. She began writing her first book, Broken, in October 2012, as a love story to her husband, Frank. During the writing process, Christa managed to keep her book a secret from the majority of her family and friends, including her mother. She finally revealed that she had written a book on her personal Facebook page just two weeks before Broken was released.

Broken was released in February 2013, and within twenty-four hours of its release, it was on Amazon’s Movers and Shakers list as well as in the Top 20 Erotica. Christa released her second novel, On the Ropes – Book One in the Down for the Count series, in February 2014. On the Ropes has also climbed the charts on Amazon, hitting the Top 10 Sports Fiction and the Top 20 Romance Sports Fiction lists. Book Two, Going the Distance, was released July 2014 and claimed the number 3 spot in the Interracial category as well being in the top 20 in Erotica on Amazon.

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