Awesomesauce Authors: An Interview with Jamie Rae

Today I'm thrilled to welcome to the blog New Adult author Jamie Rae whose book baby CALL SIGN KARMA is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble (links below.) Here's a little bit about Jamie and her sizzling new read!

About the Book

Love in the no-fly zone…

Distraught over the loss of her brother in a fighter jet accident, Tinklee Pinkerton decides to follow in his footsteps and prove the tragedy wasn’t his fault. But when she’s chosen as the first woman to fly the Air Force’s F-35, her plan for a life that revolves around work is thrown off course by a handsome, mysterious stranger…

Thanks to Locke’s seductive British accent, sweet nature, and one too many beers, Tink is soon inspired to throw caution to the wind and herself into his arms. She thinks maybe love can heal after all—until she discovers Locke is her superior officer. Tink has no problem risking her life in the air, but with everything on the line, is she brave enough to risk her heart on the ground?

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Tell us a little about your writer's journey so far:

I searched for an agent during a time when paranormal romance was a tough sell, and she took a chance on me. The submission process was/is grueling and one that made me second-guess if I had what it took. I started thinking about what I could do while I was waiting for the trend to come back around. I was already following a lot of New Adult authors and reading their novels. I loved the risks they took, trying something new and writing about an age group underrepresented in publishing. My own “new adult” years were exciting and challenging, and I was eager to explore writing in the genre.

An idea came to me, about a female fighter pilot who was in flight school, sort of a modern day Top Gun with a unique twist. I went on submission and received a lot of feedback from editors and their acquisition teams that the setting of the story was unique but there was a concern about marketing the story to the New Adult audience. The stories they were having success with were traditional college and bad boys and this was something very different. Thankfully, not everyone felt that way and my story did find a home.

It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions during this journey, but one that has made me stronger and more determined as an author. I really hope readers will love this story and believe in it as much as I do.

Okay, let's hear your Twitter Pitch! (140 characters or less.)

If you like Maverick, then you’ll love Tink, a feisty female fighter pilot. She is taking danger and love to a whole new level. NA Romance. 

What inspired you to write this book? How is it a book only you could write?

They say to write what you know and as an Air Force veteran and military spouse, I know the military. I also love and respect strong woman, especially women in the military and in jobs that are primarily male dominated.  As for why I was best equipped to write this story…Tink has a lot of my own voice––my inside voice, her outside voice.  Also, I’m married to a fighter pilot so it was awesome to able to consult with him to make sure the flying parts of the story were authentic. A lot of the flying scenarios in the book are loosely based off of real experiences.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

It’s an escape for me. I love playing around with new stories and new characters and seeing where they will take me.

What's your least favorite thing?

When the voices stop talking

Now it's time to brag a little--What do you love most about your book?

I love the strength and vulnerability of my main character. I think she is very real. She’s a total badass chick who is willing to take chances and stand up for what she believes in. She’s also just a girl, who has unexpectedly fallen in love while dealing with the heartache of losing her brother.

  

Who was your favorite character to write? Why?

I spent so much time with Tink, that of course, I love her. So I’m going to disqualify her from the running and say Ash. I really had fun writing his character. He has a boyish charm, quick-wit and he’s an all-around stand-up guy. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s super hot and Special Forces.

What has surprised you most about publishing post-agent?

For me the toughest part was not having a say in matters that were important to me, like cover design, blurbs, etc. As authors, our stories are very personal and it’s tough when our vision is taken in a different direction. At the end of the day, I had to trust that my book was in the hands of the professionals and they want my book to succeed.

One of the greatest parts was the editing process and the experience that I had with my editor Jenn. She was amazing and challenged me to raise the bar. I’m so very thankful for the opportunity to work with her. If there is one piece of advice that I can give, whether self or traditional publishing, is the importance of working with a professional editor.

Okay, now a little about you. (And yes, I stole these questions from In the Actor's Studio with James Lipton.)

What is your favorite word? Determination.

What is your least favorite word? No.

What turns you on? People who are honorable and courageous and willing to stand up for what they believe in.

What turns you off? Negativity and dishonesty.

What sound or noise do you love?  My children’s giggles.

What sound or noise do you hate? Ambulance sirens.

What profession, other than your own, would you most like to attempt? I am in a really good place career wise at the moment. I love what I am doing. The only thing I’d possibly like to add in to the mix would be to own a quaint little coffee shop. Maybe…someday.

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear G-d say when you arrive at the pearly gates?

You’ve made mistakes along the way, but you’ve learned from them and I’m proud of you.

Finally, what's the one question you've always wanted to answer in an interview?

If money weren’t an issue where would you like to go to work on your next novel? I would love to take a sabbatical to France where I could live in a tiny cottage, in the middle of a lavender field, and write to my heart's content.

About the Author

   

JAMIE RAE is a New Adult and Young Adult author. She writes with one goal in mind--to create stories with a positive message that will stay with the reader long after they've finished reading.

Jamie is an avid reader and loves discovering stories with a great hook, though she will not eat, sleep, or speak until she reaches the end. The Harry Potter years weren't pretty!! Convinced that her Hogwarts letter was lost in the mail, she keeps a watchful eye for owls hoping her children will have better luck!

In her other life, Jamie Rae enjoys creating smiles that will last a lifetime as an orthodontist and keeps her heart overflowing with love as a mother of three. She has perfected the art of nomadic living as a military spouse and Air Force veteran. Jamie has a passion for critters of all shapes and sizes and you can often find her sneaking them into her own home or volunteering for rescues.

Book Blitz: DOCKED by Rachael Wade

Docked by Rachael Wade 

Publication date: May 26th 2014

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

A new, sensual Adult Contemporary Romance from author of the Amazon bestselling PRESERVATION SERIES, THE REPLACEMENT, and LOVE AND RELATIVITY. Coming to e-readers everywhere May 26, 2014.

It’s not water that paralyzes Anya Banks—it’s the ocean. Tumultuous and powerful, sleek and unpredictable, it’s just like Tanner Christensen, owner of Trident Voyager, the cruise ship she’s been talked into boarding by her vivacious, foodie fanatic best friend and co-worker, Lana. Tanner exudes confidence, and his raw masculinity is hard to resist. But Anya came aboard to work, face her demons, and then get the hell back to dry land.

Until Tanner convinces her to take the plunge.

She quickly dives into a fun, carefree arrangement with him and embraces her goal to be brave, no matter how loudly her shaky knees tell her to abandon ship. For twelve days, Tanner’s all hers. For twelve days, she’s his goddess. Once the cruise is over and the ship docks, she won’t be the same. But being brave always costs something, and this time, it might cost her heart.

Rachael Wade is the Amazon bestselling author of The Preservation Series, The Resistance Trilogy, and the upcoming sci-fi series, The Keepers Trilogy. When she’s not writing, she’s busy learning French, watching too many movies, and learning how to protect animals and the environment. Visit her at www.RachaelWade.com and www.LightsOnOutreach.com, or come chat with her on Twitter via @RachaelWade

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Book Blitz! LOVE AND LEFTOVERS by Sarah Tregay

Love and Leftovers

by Sarah Tregay 

Paperback Re-Release: 05/13/14

Katherine Tegen Books

Summary from Goodreads:

My wish
is to fall 


cranium over Converse

in dizzy, daydream-worthy 
love.

(If only it were that easy.)

When her parents split, Marcie is dragged from Idaho to a family summerhouse in New Hampshire. She leaves behind her friends, a group of freaks and geeks called the Leftovers, including her emo-rocker boyfriend, and her father. By the time Labor Day rolls around, Marcie suspects this "vacation" has become permanent. She starts at a new school where a cute boy brings her breakfast and a new romance heats up.

But understanding love, especially when you've watched your parents' affections end, is elusive. What does it feel like, really? Can you even know it until you've lost it?

Excerpt

When My Mother Takes an Ambien

I have eight hours to devote to whatever I choose.

Some nights, I take her laptop down to the end of the lane

to pick up a Wi-Fi signal from the neighbors,

IM Katie, and watch Linus’s music videos,

while I perch on the rock wall.

Other nights, I sit facing the glowing coals

and read steamy romance novels that Aunt Greta has left behind.

Without Mom to tell me 

to get off the computer, 

or to come inside unless I want West Nile

I can hang out with my friends (online).

Without Mom to tell me 

that weak female characters 

are the result of an unimaginative author,

I can read about women who go weak in the knees

at the sight of a cowboy in Levis 

and nothing else.

But most of the time

I write poems in this blue notebook

because

I feel free 


when Mom is out cold.

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About the Author
Raised without television, Sarah Tregay started writing her own middle grade novels after she had read all of the ones in the library. She later discovered YA books, but never did make it to the adult section. When she's not jotting down poems at stoplights, she can be found hanging out with her "little sister" from Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sarah lives in Eagle, Idaho with her husband, two Boston Terriers, and an appaloosa named Mr. Pots. Her next book, Fan Art, will be released in June.

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Review: ME SINCE YOU by Laura Wiess

Title: ME SINCE YOU by Laura Wiess
Pub Date: Available now!
ARC received from MTV Books in exchange for an honest review
Dannie says: LOTS to love here!

Are there any answers when someone you love makes a tragic choice?

Before and After. That's how Rowan Areno sees her life now. Before: she was a normal sixteen-year-old--a little too sheltered by her police officer father and her mother. After: everything she once believed has been destroyed in the wake of a shattering tragedy, and every day is there to be survived.

If she had known, on that Friday in March when she cut school, that a random stranger's shocking crime would have traumatic consequences, she never would have left campus. If the crime video never went viral, maybe she could have saved her mother, grandmother--and herself--from the endless replay of heartache and grief.

Finding a soul mate in Eli, a witness to the crime who is haunted by losses of his own, Rowan begins to see there is no simple, straightforward path to healing wounded hearts. Can she learn to trust, hope, and believe in happiness again?

WHAT I LIKED

The MC. She came off as bratty at first and I kind of didn't care what happened to her as a result, making her a like instead of a love. This changed as the book progressed, however, but at first I really was more invested in her father than the MC herself, which for a typical YA reader might be a huge problem (since they tend not to attach to the adults in stories as much as other teens.) That said, her brattyness lended itself to nice room for character growth.

Really engaging read once you get past the initial pace issues. (More on this below) but the story architecture was a little off balance, making the middle of the book feel very, very slow. Once the story picked up, though, it was unputdownable. 

WHAT I LOVED

The grittiness. This is my sort of read. There are very realistic emotions throughout and nice authenticity. As a result, however, the beginning is very intense, maybe too realistic for some readers, and probably not suitable for kids under fifteen or sixteen (info for my parent readers). This is a tough read, and it may be triggering for some readers who have depression or care about someone with serious depression or suicidal ideation. It would be a great book for a parent and teen to read and discuss together. 

I love that this is a YA story that focuses on family. So much of YA/C falls into the full blown romance category. And while there is a huge romantic component to this story (more on that below) the story holds water without the romance. I think this is a story that needed a voice in YA. 

Love the romance. It's exactly the right balance of sensitivity to the main story arc while not overstepping its boundary as a subplot. It's also a nice example of writing authentic and realistic teen romance where the characters fulfill a need for each other that's actually meaningful (a big pet peeve of mine in pink teen lit.)

WHAT I WANTED MORE OF

Story architecture feels a little wonky. The main character's journey doesn't really get rolling until the unexpected (sorta) twist with Dad, which feels too late in the plot arc for me. First third of book happens around MC more than to her in a way that made the pace there feel on the slow side. As I read, I found myself wondering whether teen readers would be engaged by the first third of the book. 

As a school counselor, I wanted more realistic/respectful portrayal of how school personnel respond to situations like this. The scene with bus driver, for example, is completely unrealistic. Bus drivers don't antagonize students or go looking for a fight because there are dash cameras right there to catch the whole thing. Also because if a school bus driver is looking for a fight there's usually one to be had with an intentionally antagonistic kid who is also looking for a fight. This might be remotely plausible in a middle school setting, but high school bus drivers tend to leave their students along and as a consequence the students do the same and everyone's happy as a result. So this scene totally pulled me out of the story. 

It's highly unlikely the press would show the video on the local news. Too glamorizing of suicide and they would have a serious lawsuit on their hands if a copycat trend started. Would it be available online? Sure. But not on regular TV news or even really on cable TV news. So here again I was pulled out of the story because this sort of thing just doesn't happen in real life.

 

I felt like there was too much normalizing of risk behaviors for YA in my opinion. The drinking and drug content is presented with the casual nonchalance you might expect in a new adult book. Regardless of the authenticity, when we write for teens I feel like we have an ethical obligation to do our best not to glamorize risk behaviors--unprotected sex, casual drug use, etc. Why? Because kids interpret this as condoning the behavior. And as a therapist who's seen too many kids die or ruin other people's lives with their drug use, that's not okay with me, as a writer or a reader, not to mention as a parent. This book was not nearly as normalizing as many others I've read, but it did stick out for me so I wanted to note it for my parent readers. 

All that said, I did really, REALLY enjoy this read. It has some kinks that might benefit from further finessing, but on the whole it was definitely a book I was glad I happened across on NetGalley. Read it and let me know what you think!

Review: LOSING HOPE BY COLLEEN HOOVER

In the follow-up to Colleen Hoover’s #1 New York Times bestseller Hopeless, the charming and irresistible Dean Holder tells the passionate story that has melted thousands of hearts.

In HOPELESS Sky left no secret unearthed, no feeling unshared, and no memory forgotten, but Holder’s past remained a mystery.

Still haunted by the little girl he let walk away, Holder has spent his entire life searching for her in an attempt to finally rid himself of the crushing guilt he has felt for years. But he could not have anticipated that the moment they reconnect, even greater remorse would overwhelm him…

Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward, we must first dig deep into our past and make amends. In Losing Hope, bestselling author Colleen Hoover reveals what was going on inside Holder’s head during all those hopeless moments—and whether he can gain the peace he desperately needs.

WHAT I LIKED

That even though this is a companion novel, it holds water as its own story. Where most companion novels rehash the same story from a different POV, Holder's perspective was different enough and the details were new enough that it worked. Really well. I still feel like companion novels are sort of cheating though, so it's a like not a love because I'm biased like that.  

The chemistry, though it was better in female POV. Part if this goes back to voice issue (more on that below.) But it still sizzled and Holder is yummy, even when he's the POV character.  

WHAT I LOVED

Really good handling of family member teen suicide. I think this is a hugely underrepresented theme in both YA and NA (glad to have reviewed two books in the last month that address this topic) because this is the sort of thing that people don't talk about. Your mom has cancer and dies, everyone can relate to that sort of grief. But having a family member who chooses to end her own life is different. It's incredibly difficult to process, even as an outsider, and finding the strength to support someone who is going through that is even harder. So In really, really love the author's handling of this issue. She uses the perfect combination of painful bluntness to make it authentic with sensitivity toward her readers' emotional reactions to this issue. Really well done.

The overall plot--I loved it the first time, loved it enough to read the same story again from another point of view. 

WHAT I WANTED MORE OF

Believably male narrative voice. I still say the "hopeless" tattoo is a little unrealistic and female-minded though. Beyond that, though, there is definitely some feminine word choice stuff happening, particularly during heightened emotional tension. I wanted Holder to be more masculine (note, I don't mean more manly or macho, but the fact is that guys and girls think differently.) I think if you make the decision to take on a male POV, you've got to see it through. There were a few times while reading that I said "yeah a guy wouldn't say it this way" or "guys aren't wired like that" and it pulled me out of the story. These were exceptions, however, and not the rule. Overall I really enjoyed the voice. 

Would have liked more flushing out of subplot arcs. There were some great NA themes that took a serious backseat to the romance plot and to the plot we saw in HOPELESS. I would have liked to have seen more time spent on Holder's goals and future, beyond than the brief epilogue we get at the very end. 

That said, there's a reason why Colleen Hoover is seen as one of the foremothers of NA fiction. She weaves authentic, original NA yarn, and I'm pretty sold on any title I find on the shelves so long as her name is on it. I'm late to the party on this one, so I'm sure many of you have read it. What did you think?

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LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND (IN)FAMOUS by Tierney Fowler

Pub Date: August 19, 2014

Find Tierney Online: Website / Twitter 

Nyx Carrington, notorious for her red lipstick and over-the-top personality, has just snagged the dreamiest A-Lister in Manhattan. Tristan Halifax, a gorgeous, arrogant man with a penchant for beautiful women, could be Nyx’s chance at true love. After her last disastrous relationship with her not-so-dream guy, the brooding Crashbang bassist, AJ Abbott, Nyx is ready for a new start.

Overnight, Nyx’s relationship status with Tristan turns her into America’s Sweetheart—complete with scandalizing parties, new friendships with Manhattan’s Golden Boys, and unending photographers. It’s the perfect moment in the spotlight with Tristan—or it would be if AJ would stop writing chart topping love songs dedicated to her red lipstick.

When AJ crashes back into her life declaring that wants to reignite their high school romance, Nyx’s love life gets complicated. And when the press hears about problems with the “it” couple, they turn on Nyx—jeopardizing her relationship with Tristan, ruining her reputation, and discovering her old skeletons. Nyx’s newfound fame as America’s Sweetheart may leave her brokenhearted. 

Celebrities are supposed to have it all, but having it all could mean losing everything that used to matter.

SWIMMING TO TOKYO by Brenda St. John Brown 

Pub Date: July 28, 2014

Find Brenda Online: Website / Facebook / Twitter

The rules for swimming are simple: 

Rule #1: There is no lifeguard on duty.

Since her mom died three years ago, nineteen-year-old Zosia Easton’s been treading water. Living at home. Community college. Same old Saturday nights. So when her father breaks the news he’s taken a job transfer—and by the way, it means renting out the house that's been her refuge—a summer in Tokyo feels like it just might be a chance to start swimming again. 

Rule #2: Beware of unexpected currents.

Finn O’Leary has spent God knows how many years trying to drown out his past. Juvenile detention. Bad decisions. Worse choices. He’s managed to turn it around – MIT, Dean’s List, a sexier-than-thou body with a smile to match – at least on the surface. When his mom asks him to spend the summer with her, Tokyo seems as good a place as any to float through the summer.

Rule #3: Swim at your own risk.

HOTHOUSE FLOWER Tour: A Character Interview with Ryke Meadows!

So this is a first for me, interviewing a fictional character here on the blog. But I think of any New Adult series I've come across, the characters in Krista and Becca Ritchie's ADDICTED series really pop off the page as organic people. (If you've been following the blog this year, you know I've become quite the giddy fangirl!) 

Ryke Meadows is one of my favorites. So let's pick his brain a little (by way of his creators) and find out more about HOTHOUSE FLOWER, their spinoff Calloway Sisters companion series, that comes out in five more agonizing days! And stay tuned for a giveaway at the bottom of the post!

Alright, Ryke. Tell us about yourself in [exactly] five words:

I don’t give a shit

Hmm...I should have said without cursing. You win that round. 

What did you want to be when you grew up when you were 5? 10? 15? 20? And now?

5: Can’t remember. My mom had plans for me though, I’m fucking sure.

10: rock climber

15: I just wanted to go to college and leave everything behind

20: rock climber

Now: I want to be there for my brother. And yeah, I still want to fucking rock climb.

If you had a magic wand and could change any three things about your life, what would they be? (Stop focusing on the word “wand”, that’s Lily’s job.)

*laughs softly and combs hand through thick brown hair. Slouches further in chair* I’d want my brother to be sober. I’d want his girlfriend to be healthy. And I’d wish that Daisy was a few years older.

What is your best hidden talent?

Making a girl…you know. *jaw hardens* Daisy’s parents are going to fucking read this. *shakes his head*

*Smirks* Right. Moving on. What were the best and worst parts of starring on Princesses of Philly?

The fucking media was the worst, no offense. And Julian, that fucking…*glares* and Scott. I pretty much hated the whole thing. Try living in a house with three crazy girls and three other assholes. I was ready to fucking leave. There were no “best” parts of Princess of Philly.

What’s your favorite thing about Daisy?

*looks over shoulder* Is she around here? Fuck… *sighs, turns back to Dannie* It’s easier to answer these kinds of questions with her.

I guess, without anyone chewing me out afterwards, I like her energy. I like hanging out with her. *shrugs* She brightens a fucking room when she’s in it.

Listen to you, being all adorbs. Okay, so what's your least favorite thing?

*slouches and smiles* Do you have all day? She can be way too fucking optimistic, impulsive, daring, easily excitable, which can be fucking cute but it can get annoying, and she’s too curious. *pauses* I like that she’s energetic, but sometimes, she needs to sleep. That’s important.

What is each of your costars’ greatest strengths?

Connor can break up almost any fight. Even for being a conceited prick and know-it-all, he’s usually right. *grimaces* Fuck. Don’t tell him I complimented him.

Who’s next? Rose? She’s really loyal. She’d drop everything if her sisters needed her.

Lily is a fucking goof. *smiles* I say that with affection. She’s the heart of my brother. I don’t think he’d be here if she wasn’t in his life.

Lo’s strength is to keep Lily standing. One really can’t fucking exist without the other.

And then Daisy. She has a really good soul, really sweet, probably too fucking sweet. Her kindness is her greatest strength but also a big weakness. She has a bad tendency to let people walk all over her

What’s your greatest strength?

I don’t know. Maybe I’m still trying to figure that one out. I’m sure Cobalt knows this answer. *takes out phone and texts* *Buzz.* He said… *laughs dryly* My greatest strength is pissing on my territory. *tucks phone in pocket* That’s coming from a fucking genius, everyone.

What’s your Achilles’ heel?

*shrugs* Ignoring my problems, probably

You have one day left to live. How do you spend it?

If you asked me this five years ago, I would have said alone, rock climbing. Now, I’d rather spend it with the people I love most.

And now, on to my traditional questions, stolen from James Lipton:

We already know what your favorite curse word is. So what is your *other* favorite word?

Carabineer

Ooooh. Good one! What is your least favorite word?

The fucking c-word. And yeah, I’m not saying it.

Thanks for that. :) What turns you on?

Restless spirits

What turns you off?

Misogyny

What sound or noise do you love?

Birds in the morning

What sound or noise do you hate?

Whining

What profession would you most like to attempt?

Ice climbing

What profession would you least like to attempt?

Law

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear G-d say when you arrive at the pearly gates?

“Welcome to fucking Heaven.”

Title: Hothouse Flower

Author: Krista & Becca Ritchie

Series: Calloway Sisters #2 (Spin-Off of the Addicted series)

Pub Date: March 28^th, 2014

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18308266-hothouse-flower?from_search=true

Amazon: Link not available until March. 28^th

Ryke Meadows, meet Daisy Calloway ... she’s all grown up. 

Twenty-five-year-old Ryke Meadows knows he’s hard to love. With a billion-dollar inheritance, a track-star resume, and an alpha-male personality—he redefines the term likable asshole. But he’s not living to make friends. Or enemies. He just wants to free climb three of the toughest mountains in Yosemite without drama or interruption.

And then he receives a distressed call from a girl in Paris—a girl that he has never been allowed to have.

Daisy Calloway is eighteen. Finally. With her newfound independence, she can say goodbye to her overbearing mother and continue her modeling career. Next stop, Paris. Fashion Week begins with a bang, and Daisy uncovers the ugly reality of the industry. She wants to prove to her family that she can live on her own, but when everything spirals out of control, she turns to Ryke to keep her secrets. 

As Daisy struggles to make sense of this new world and her freedom, she pushes the limits and fearlessly rides the edge. Ryke knows there’s deep hurt beneath every impulsive action. He must keep up with Daisy, and if he lets her go, her favorite motto—“live as if you’ll die today”—may just come true.

New Adult Romance: recommended for readers 18+ for mature content

***Authors' Note***

Hothouse Flower is a spin-off of the Addicted series. Kiss the Sky is required before reading, and we strongly recommend reading the Addicted series before this spin-off. 

Addicted Series Recommended Reading Order

Addicted to You (Addicted #1)

Ricochet (Addicted #1.5) 

Addicted for Now (Addicted #2)

Kiss the Sky (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #1)

Hothouse Flower (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #2)

Thrive (Addicted #2.5)

Addicted After All (Addicted #3)

About the Authors

Krista & Becca Ritchie write New Adult books that make you cringe, gasp, and go ooh-la-la. (If you do that sort of thing.) They are currently working on the spin-offs and final books in the Addicted series. Connect with them on twitter and their website: kbritchie.com 

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