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Monday, April 7, 2014

RELEASE DAY BLITZ: Finding Serenity by Eden Butler


Today we get to celebrate the exciting release of Finding Serenity, the second book to the Seeking Serenity series, by Eden Butler!

Genre:
New Adult Contemporary Romance
Series:
Seeking Serenity Series
Publish Date:
April 7, 2014

Synopsis:
Mollie Malone's mom skipped out on her. Her biker dad, always loose and easy with the law, still was able to make her feel loved, and to keep her safe. But thirteen years ago, when his luck finally ran out and he landed in prison, Mollie found herself a new family - a group of friends in the sleepy little college town of Cavanagh, Tennessee, where now they all attend the local university. These girls know about the rotten roots of her family tree but accept her anyway, and the bond between them is so strong and supportive that Mollie is finally able to see past graduation to a future that is bright and secure.

But sometimes the past doesn't stay buried.

Suddenly, inexplicably, there's a shadow behind every step Mollie takes. Someone is lurking in that shadow, threatening not only Mollie, but also the new family she has claimed for herself.

And it isn’t just the past that has Mollie’s life in upheaval. Hunky former Marine Vaughn Winchester - who Mollie really would like to get to know much better - thinks Mollie is just a kid; he's made it clear she wouldn't ever be able to understand the demons haunting him. But if that's what he believes, then why does he keep sticking his nose in her business? And if he thinks she’s such a kid, why does he keep trying to kiss her?

Vaughn’s mind games are frustrating, especially since Mollie knows enough about secrets to be convinced that there's something he isn’t telling her, something he's so far been able to keep hidden. But when that secret is revealed, Mollie is forced into a situation that tests her loyalty and threatens even her closest friendships - just when the shadow of her past returns, and she's going to need them the most.


  

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*Excerpt*
"You were screaming. Having a nightmare." The tight hold on her hands loosens and some of Mollie's fear flees. He only stares as though he can't process how he'd slipped from whatever terror had consumed him, to staring down at Mollie's frightened face. When he doesn't move, doesn't seem to calm, Mollie pulls her hand free from his grasp and touches his face.

Her fingers smooth down Vaughn's high cheek, and he closes his eyes, a soft moan vibrating in his throat. And then, he crashes on top of her, his mouth coming to meet hers as though her lips had called them.

She thinks of resisting, of pushing him off of her; she is still annoyed, still hurt by his non-disclosures. But when his soft lips move against hers, when he slips his tongue in her mouth, not asking, not suggesting, but taking, all thoughts of resistance flee Mollie's mind. It has been too long since anyone has touched her and the smell and taste of Vaughn's body, of the peppermint flavor of his breath from his toothpaste, feels too good to her, is too intoxicating.

Mollie has wanted Vaughn since that first day at the Dash. She recalls feeling possessive, sure that somehow this strawberry blonde stranger was meant solely for her. And no, finally, she is getting what she wants; what reason tells her really didn't belong to her.

He moves his hips, a brief gesture that has Mollie sliding her hands down his back, loving the feel of his skin against her fingers. It is what she'd wanted, just hours before ad she does not think about what she is doing, about how this would change whatever was happening between them. There is only Vaughn's skin under her hands; only his tongue wrestling against hers and the solid outline of his erection pushing into her, against the precariously thin fabric of his boxers.


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**About the Author**
Eden Butler is an editor and writer of New Adult Romance and SciFi and Fantasy novels and the nine-times great-granddaughter of an honest-to-God English pirate. This could explain her affinity for rule breaking and rum. Her debut novel, a New Adult, Contemporary (no cliffie) Romance, Chasing Serenity launched in October 2013 and quickly became an Amazon bestseller.

When she’s not writing or wondering about her possibly Jack Sparrowesque ancestor, Eden edits, reads and spends way too much time watching rugby, Doctor Who and New Orleans Saints football.

She is currently living under teenage rule alongside her husband in southeast Louisiana.

Stay connected with Eden Butler
    

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***The Giveaway***

Giveaway is Open Internationally
Giveaway ends at April 9, 2014 at 11:59 PM C.S.T.




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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

JASMINE's THOUGHTS on Behind the Pitch by Eden Butler + Giveaway

Genre:
New Adult Contemporary Romance
Series:
Seeking Serenity Series, #1.5
Publish Date:
October 15, 2013

Summary from Goodread:
A Seeking Serenity Novella

Expat Irish rugby player Declan Fraser only wanted to play the sport he loves. He didn't want to be stuck in this middle-of-nowhere town at this all too quaint university. He didn't want his team captain to be an entitled jackass who switched Declan's position on the squad just to make himself look good. And he sure as hell didn't want to fall in love with graduate student Autumn McShane.

Autumn is stubborn, but gorgeous; she bristles at any hint of dependency on anyone or anything, but she's also a survivor. She's everything Declan didn't know he wanted. When Autumn finds herself in the middle of a challenging bet with her ex-boyfriend - who just happens to be the arrogant team captain that Declan hates - he feels honor bound to help her out. But he didn't expect to fall for her in the process.

Behind the Pitch reveals the most twisted and erotic thoughts in Declan's head as he navigates through his on again/off again, frustrating and deeply erotic relationship with Autumn McShane.

And lordy, does he have a filthy mind.


  

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**About the Author**
Eden Butler is an editor and writer of New Adult Romance and SciFi and Fantasy novels and the nine-times great-granddaughter of an honest-to-God English pirate. This could explain her affinity for rule breaking and rum. Her debut novel, a New Adult, Contemporary (no cliffie) Romance, Chasing Serenity launched in October 2013 and quickly became an Amazon bestseller. 



When she’s not writing or wondering about her possibly Jack Sparrowesque ancestor, Eden edits, reads and spends way too much time watching rugby, Doctor Who and New Orleans Saints football. 


She is currently living under teenage rule alongside her husband in southeast Louisiana.

Stay connected with Eden Butler
    

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***My Thoughts***

Note: This review contains no spoilers

Loved Declan's point of view! It was fun to read what Declan's thoughts were on his meeting and falling in love with Autumn. Everything isn't so one sided, as we can see in Behind the Pitch. In this novella, I got to see a bit of Declan's history through his eyes...not only his history, but I was able to "see" through his eyes conversations/confrontations with other characters where Autumn wasn't involved and/or around.

Of course, one cannot read Behind the Pitch without reading Chasing Serenity first. Without that, then a lot of Declan's rantings won't make any sense. This definitely was raw and emotional, especially coming from a guy. This is the side that guy's really don't share, especially with girls...hahaha! Eden Butler wrote beautifully as she took me through the past and present of his life in Cavanaugh (hope I spelled it right). Who would have thought that Declan was an emotional guy!?! Wouldn't have seen it in Chasing Serenity! Behind all that pride and bravado, Declan Fraser is full of heart, especially with his love for Autumn McShane!

All in all, Chasing Serenity and Behind the Pitch are definite must reads to get the full emotional rollercoaster ride between Autumn and Declan!

My rating:

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***The Giveaway***