Tupelo Honey by Lis Anna-Langston

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Tupelo Honey, born 7 pounds and 3 ounces. She does not know her father, her mother is a drug-addict, her mother's boyfriend is a drug dealer, her uncles are a little "touched" (something we say in the South), her grandfather died before she knew him, and her grandmother is doing her best to hold the family together.

This book will really hit home for those of us who were born and raised in the South and even more so for those who come from dysfunctional families. Lis Anna-Langston writes a novel that is happening in most households then and now. It's rare to find a book that you not only enjoy, but you can connect to. It's a hard life when you are forced to grow up before your time or some days you don't feel safe in a place that is meant to serve as protection. It becomes a scary world for a child and that can sometimes have a damaging effect on how the child sees the world.

She takes us on a journey and we get to see the world through her eyes; and what a journey it is. If you love Southern Fiction or books centered on families, then I would definitely recommend this book to you.



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St. Alderville: United : Review

St. Alderville: United: A Reverse Harem High School Bully Romance by M. J. McKinlay

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Lately I have been going on a rant about RH and bully love stories. They have all been so repetitive, until now. This book blew me the freak away. It was sexy; it was daring, and it kept your attention. I love all the characters in the book, but as always in RHs I have a favorite.
Aria is a great female lead. She has endured a lot in her life and all she wants is an opportunity to better herself. She gets accepted into a program by the state to attend a prestigious high school with great connections. It would mean college, a good job, better yet a future for Aria. There she befriends another student, Sierra, who is in a similar predicament such as herself. Sierra is more shy and timid, where Aria is not. That is where the boys come in.

Blaze, Jed, and Thor. The kings, the heirs, and the owners of the entire town. The richest of the rich, the powerful-est of the powerful, and the most arrogant. The torment and abuse the girls from the state program. They make sure you know that you don’t belong. Aria is the only one who has ever stood up to them. She fights back with the same ammo they try to use on her and the sexual tension is at an all-time high. Her goal is to steal their hearts and split the trio apart. Her plan almost worked, but she got to greedy and she made a mistake.

I am so ready for book two. This is what was missing in the other books. There is no heir returning home, there is no damsel in distress, or falling for her tormentors. Well, she does kind of fall for them, but she keeps her head in the game long enough to pull through and not fall completely for their bull crap. I have never been so excited for a sequel as I am for this one.

If you can get pass the poor editing, then you will love this book.



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Coming Soon The Highly Anticipated, Spring Release By Meagan Brandy, Trouble At Brayshaw High

Blurb:

“You don’t belong.”

No words whispered in anger have ever rung more true.

They’re the Kings of Brayshaw with the world at their feet, destined for greatness and in need of control.

I’m the girl from the ghetto with nothing to offer and as defiant as they come.

They say it doesn’t matter, that I’m one of them now, and nothing could ever change that. Not even me, should I dare try.

But they’re wrong.

They have no idea how far I’ll go to protect them.

Trouble is coming...and they have no idea.

OMG!!! I am so excited about the release of this book. May 28th cannot get here fast enough. If you have not read book one, I highly recommend that you go and download Amazon Kindle: Boys of Brayshaw High by Meagan Brandy. The book leaves off on a cliffhanger and I am dying to find out what happens next. I have a full review of book one here on my blog. Please read this book, I promise you won't be disappointed. 

Title: Trouble at Brayshaw High

Release date: May 28

Cover Design: Jay Aheer at Simply Defined Art

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Boys of Brayshaw High by Meagan Brandy

 I had no idea that when I started this book, I would fall head over heels in love with the characters the way that I did. From the Brayshaw brothers, right down to Raven, I was captured and enamored by them.

I will say Raven pissed me off on several occasions throughout the whole book, her stubbornness and recklessness were as irritating as it was understandable. The four of them fit well, like a perfectly layered PB&J sandwich. The only thing stopping them from completely sealing the deal is the fact that the boys grew up with something Raven has never known and doesn't know how to perceive it. The boys grew up knowing love and loyalty, they have always had each other to rely on, Raven grew up fending for herself. While I can understand why she reacted in certain situations, the frustration is still just as intense. She needs to come to terms and accept that what she wants is love, security, trust, and a solid foundation; she needs to let go of her fear and allow what the Brayshaw brothers are trying to offer her, it's just as hard for them as it is for her.

 I will say of the three brothers Royce is my favorite. I love and adore all brothers, and I do agree with the Maddoc and Raven pairing, but Royce is my absolute favorite brother/character. Great job Meagan, on creating such strong, independent; yet vulnerable characters.

I am looking forward to reading more of the Brayshaw brothers. #TeamBrayshaw

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