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Jordyn's Army

Authors: Heidi McLaughlin, Kathy Coopmans, Amy Briggs, Adriana Locke, Shari J. Ryan, Julie A. Richman, HJ Bellus, Sam JD Hunt, Tara Leigh, Kaylee Ryan, Michelle Dare, Haylee Thorne, Michelle Windsor, Verlene Landon, Kristin Mayer, MJ Fields, Rebecca Brooke

Genre:Contemporary Romance

Release Date:September 3, 2019

Hosted by:Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

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Cover Donated by: Madhat Books

Model: Cody Smith

Copper Rose made by: Jordyn Preston

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We are happy to bring you seventeen never seen before short stories!
This anthology is a fundraiser for Jordyn Preston and her fight against liver cancer.

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Heidi McLaughlin

Fighting For Our Forever… Baby style

The Beaumont Gang comes together for the birth of Ajay and Whiskey’s son.

Kathy Coopmans

Pure Rose

Meet Rose and Owen in this short sexy story about two single parents in their forties.

Think Cinderella meets Prince Charming

Opposites really do attract.

Amy Briggs

Waking Up to Forever

What happened when Snow White woke up to her Prince Charming?

When Jaqueline White awoke from a coma, the result of a poisoned apple, her doctor Jacob McIntyre, was by her side. They’d never met, but it was fate that drew them together when he saved her life.

Now, one year later and days away from their wedding, disasters begin to strike in tandem, threatening to ruin the entire day. Jacob and Jackie work tirelessly to put out one fire after another, wondering if these catastrophes and mishaps are a sign from the universe that perhaps they aren't meant to be after all.

Does true love really conquer all or are curses just not meant to be broken?

Adriana Locke

Crush

Delaney McCallister isn’t looking for a date. She just wants clean pajamas so she can go back home, flop on the couch, and relax. As the spin cycle begins, in walks the most delectable man she’s ever seen—one that clearly doesn’t belong in her small town. She doesn’t belong in his bed, either, but a simple little crush never hurt anyone.

Shari J. Ryan

Love, Rose

I didn’t want Frankie back. I didn’t want him to stay, but I wanted him to know how much I loved him, why I loved him, and what I would have done to make him happy. Through letter after letter, I poured my heart and soul onto paper and mailed them.

The letters never made it to Frankie. Frankie moved away, but a new man moved into his old place. His name was Colton, and he was the one who received all my letters.

When Colton wrote back, he told me my words changed his life. He wanted to meet me.

I didn’t know that meeting Colton would also change my life.

Julie A. Richman

Reunion

Two high school besties.

Two ex-boyfriends.

A 10-year high school reunion.

An unexpected surprise revealing a long-kept secret

There are just some nights you’ll never forget...

HJ Bellus

Sam JD Hunt

Roses for Rachel

Major Jonah “Whaler” Jones is at rock bottom. After losing his wife in a tragic accident that he’ll never forgive himself for, the once elite fighter pilot is ready to end it all. But one sweltering Vegas morning, a voice from beyond changes the trajectory of his life.

“Wake up, Jonah, and go get my roses,” she says.

On a hungover quest to fulfill his dead wife’s request, he stumbles upon Hannah Green. A struggling widow, Hannah fills her days crafting copper roses. Although he vowed to never love again, Jonah knows that his beloved Rachel came to him that morning with a purpose; and that purpose was Hannah.

Tara Leigh

Finley and Sebastián, Wages of Sin series

It’s a steamy summer in New York City,

and the newest couple in the Wages of Sin

series is burning up the pages.

With Aislinn and Damon away,

Finley and Sebastián will play.

Let the games begin.

Kaylee Ryan

Whiskey & Roses

You met Rhett and Saylor in Hey, Whiskey.

My outlook on life has changed in the last fifteen years. I now have a husband and a family I can lean on. I’ve paved my own path, but they’ve traveled it with me.

Not a single day have I regretted my choice to make this small town in West Virginia my home. We’ve built a life here and raised our kids here.

Now here we are fifteen years later, and I’m about to show my wife that even after all these years, she’s all I see.

Michelle Dare

Where I Escape

You never know where your life will lead. Mine led me to a man who abused me. Who hurt me. Who destroyed everything I was. I never thought I’d be whole again.

Love is something my friends have, not me. I thought it was unattainable. Until I met Finn.

He knows of my past. He’s held me through my nightmares. I’ve never met someone so kind and patient.

Where I escape is into the arms of Finn where everything in my world finally feels right again.

Haylee Thorne

Capturing Tomorrow

Bachelorette party shenanigans planned √

Hotel suites booked √

Invites sent √

Jet fueled √

Have all your plans go to hell√

Phoenix Kingsley is about to find out that sometimes even the best laid out plans fall apart…and it’s not always a bad thing…

Michelle Windsor

Coming Up Roses

Five long hours in flight.

Four cocktails in.

Three little words.

Two strangers in first class.

One unexpected connection.

Buckle up and prepare for takeoff as Griffin Harrison and Chloe Adams find themselves encountering more than turbulence on their way to New York City. Make sure your tray tables are locked and in their upright position, cause things are gonna get bumpy.

Verlene Landon

LINE 39

Lena gave up on life and abandoned her dreams of a happily-ever-after when a freak accident took her eye, most of her vision, and left her scarred. Her only reason for living now is to make her terminally-ill father believe otherwise.

Rue is blinded by the beauty of Casterton’s newest resident, but he can’t work up the nerve to approach her. Sadly, he notices her leaving Carol’s every week with a bouquet of flowers from someone who obviously has the courage he lacks.

Lucky for them, a happy-go-lucky golden retriever puppy helps them both to see what’s right in front of their faces.

Kristin Mayer

MJ Fields

The Way We Fell

Ben and Kendall, part one.

(Brand new part of the Legacy world)

One brilliant smile, and my heart beat for what felt like the very first time.

One night as he held my sister and sang to her, it broke.

Years later, his smile is different, and I curse my heart when it beats in an all too familiar way, a way it’s only ever beat for him... again.

He was once hers, could he ever truly be mine?

Rebecca Brooke

Ring Me

I am not a bully.

At least not anymore. I’d learned my lesson even before I had all my dreams ripped away.

Then I saw her. I knew I wanted her to be mine.

I made so many mistakes, but she let me in and gave me her heart.

Now I want to keep it forever.

How do I ask the woman of my dreams to spend the rest of her life with me? Simple, just ask.

At least I thought it would be that easy.

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Shari J. Ryan https://www.sharijryan.com/

Julie A. Richman http://juliearichman.com/

HJ Bellus http://authorhjb.com/

Sam JD Hunt https://www.samjdhunt.com/

Tara Leigh https://www.taraleighbooks.com/

Kaylee Ryan https://www.kayleeryan.com/

Michelle Dare https://www.michelledare.com/

Haylee Thorne http://hayleethorneauthor.com/

Michelle Windsor https://www.authormichellewindsor.com/

Verlene Landon https://www.verlenelandon.com/

Kristin Mayer https://www.authorkristinmayer.com/

MJ Fields http://mjfieldsbooks.com/

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Infinite

From New York Times bestseller, Corinne Michaels, comes the epic conclusion to this second chance love story.

I was right. I never should’ve fallen back in love with Quinn. I always knew we wouldn’t make it. And to make matters worse, not only did I lose my soulmate—I lost myself as well.

Everything was stripped away, leaving me bare and unable to breathe. No one told me it could hurt this much. I was unprepared for this level of agony from the horrible weight of grief.

I planned to love him infinitely. But what is infinity, when love always ends?

Oh my goodness! I have been jonesing for this book since reading Indefinite needing to find out what happened after that killer double cliffhanger for Ashton and Quinn! And the author hits you with it from the beginning, grabbing your heart and taking your breath away.

Now dealing with the fall-out begins. Ashton and Quinn were planning a life and were finally happy, and now everything has changed. And coming to terms with these rapid changes is hard. There will be testing. There will be withdrawing, pushing away, anger, guilt, resentment, and raw pain. It will be a battle to survive, endure, and find a new normal.

I honestly cannot say much that won't give away anything. But this was raw, intense, emotional, but also inspiring. I love this group and how they come together in good times and in bad. They fight for each other when needed. They are not afraid to offer hard truths. But to deal with these situations, it will be a difficult challenge for everyone involved.

This book brings all the feels...good, bad, and in between. It made me want to scream sometimes in frustration and sometimes in agony. It made me cry at various times. My heart felt beaten and bruised. But I just had to keep hope alive that in the end hearts would be healed...including mine.

And at the end I am emotionally spent, but so glad I took this journey. But I can't lie, it was a rough ride at times.

Indefinite

(Indefinite Duet #1 | Salvation #6)

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Kim's 5 star review

The day he said he’d never love me is when I vowed Quinn Miller would never break my heart again.

I wanted a family—but he wouldn’t give me that. As one of the top embryologists in the country, I’ve spent years creating babies in the lab for other people as my own dreams of motherhood fade.

I’m done waiting. I decide to start the journey to parenthood alone.

Then Quinn strolls back into my life, with all the finesse of a hurricane. I’m a fool to think I don’t want him anymore, and one reckless night of passion ends with me pregnant by the man I swore I’d never love again.

Now he doesn’t just want my heart, he wants it all. The baby. Love. A life where we’re happy.

But even as he promises me the future I always desired, I can’t help but fear that something will rip him away from me again.

This time . . . indefinitely.

Corinne Michaels

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Corinne Michaels is the author of ten romance novels. She's an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two beautiful children. Corinne is happily married to the man of her dreams and is a former Navy wife. After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness. She enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak and finding a way to heal them through their struggles. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love.

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LIES

Kylie Scott

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Release Date July 21, 2019

Betty Dawsey knows that breaking things off with Thom Lange is for the best. He’s nice, but boring, and their relationship has lost its spark. But steady and predictable Thom, suddenly doesn’t seem so steady and predictable when their condo explodes and she’s kidnapped by a couple of crazies claiming that Thom isn’t who he says he is.

Thom is having a hellish week. Not only is he hunting a double agent, but his fiancé dumped him, and thanks to his undercover life, she’s been kidnapped.

Turns out Thom is Operative Thom and he’s got more than a few secrets to share with Betty if he’s going to keep her alive. With both their lives on the line, their lackluster connection is suddenly replaced by an intense one. But in his line of work, feelings aren’t wanted or desired. Because feelings can be a lethal distraction.

Betty thought the worst thing that was going to happen that day was she was moving out and leaving her fiance' Thom since things just were not working out. He traveled a lot for work and when he was home, things were just lukewarm. But when their home explodes and she gets kidnapped, things really go downhill.

It turns out Thom has some big secrets...and he is not the same boring, predictable man she has come to know. And while they are trying to stay alive, things get much more intense. And Thom is starting to look really good, even though his life is also dangerous and exciting. Betty's eyes are opened to a whole new world.

Rekindling romance on the run and exposing their true personalities brings them closer together than ever. But will it just be in time for one or both of them to get hurt or even killed? His enemies are not playing around and it will take a miracle for them to get out safely.

This is a fast-paced, action-packed, humorous, and dramatic romantic suspense story with some twists and surprises. It's rom-com meets black ops. It is told in Betty's point of view and Thom is more mysterious, but I did start to like and understand him more as the book went on. Betty definitely shows growth along the way as everything about her life is questioned and changed. She's sassy, spunky, and actually kind of a bad-as*. Thom is highly intelligent and skilled, but not always adept at real relationships. Together they have witty banter and balance well off each other. The side characters add some humor, drama, and depth to the story. Some of the plot and events are definitely over the top and maybe a bit rushed, but it is still an entertaining and fun departure from this author's usual books.

Betty thought her life with Thom was flat and going no where, despite the engagement ring on her hand. But no sooner has she broken off their engagement when things go sideways. Her home is blown up, she is kidnapped, and quickly learns that there was more to her predictable, straightlaced fiance than she realized. Turns out Thom has a dangerous job and the threat has followed him home. Now they have to work together to find the mole and survive.

These two were an interesting pair. From being bored with their relationship to thrown into firefights and imminent danger, they had some work to do. But their chemistry development was good and as Thom’s secrets fell away, Betty was able to see the real man behind the plain facade. This is not a couple that I felt was deeply in love until we were well into the book. Because there had been so many lies in their original relationship, they were starting over in the midst of this incredibly stressed situation.

Thom grew on me quickly as his true personality came out. He is protective, quick on his feet, and level headed. He may have been pretending to be lukewarm in their relationship, but he was harboring true feelings underneath the chill. He also had to learn how to “relationship” as he was really bad at showing his feelings. Betty had an interesting arc, and her sass has her adapting to each new situation she finds herself.

This was a fast moving story with many twists and turns. Some of the plot points did feel a little rushed and over the top, but it was an enjoyable story regardless. The side characters are an interesting group, from the ones Thom knew he could trust, to those who popped up as unreliable, and the uncertainty had me questioning everyone’s motives and kept the pages turning.

“You’re going to break his heart.”

“No, I’m not,” I say. “That’s sort of the whole point. If I really thought leaving him would break his heart, then I probably wouldn’t be leaving him in the first place.”

My best friend, Jen, does not look convinced.

Boxes fill a good half of the room. What a mess. Who knew you could accumulate so much junk in only twelve months? At least we weren’t together so long that I can’t remember who owns what. One year is about the sweet spot for this issue in relationships, apparently.

“The fact of the matter is, we’re not in love. We have no business being engaged, let alone getting married.” I sigh. “Have you seen the packing tape?”

“No. He’s just such a nice guy.”

“I’m not debating that.” I climb to my feet, then head up the stairs to the second bedroom. Thom’s unofficial workout room/home office. Not a room I normally go into. But it only takes a bit of rummaging to find what I’m looking for. Whatever else might be said about them, insurance assessors are organized. The bottom drawer of Thom’s desk has a neat stash of stationery. I grab a couple rolls of thick tape.

“And leaving him this way…” Jen continues as I head back down.

“How many times have I told him we need to talk? He’s always putting it off, saying it’s not a good time. And now he’s away again. I’ve been messaging him for the last week and he barely replies.”

“You know he has to drop everything once a job comes up. I realize he’s not the most exciting guy, Betty, but—”

“I know.” I smack down a line of tape with extra zest, sealing the lid of the last box. In this Operation Abandon Ship Posthaste, I know I’m definitely slightly the bad guy. But not totally. Say sixty/forty. Or maybe seventy/thirty. It’s hard to tell to what degree. “I do know all of that. But he’s always busy with work or away on some business trip. What am I supposed to do?”

A sigh from Jen.

“When you realize you’ve made such a monumental mistake, it’s hard to sit and wait to fix things. Nor is it fair on either of us to keep up the pretense.”

“Guess so.”

“And the fact that he’s yet again made no effort to prioritize our relationship and make a little time for me in his busy schedule is just further proof that I’ve made the right choice in ending this now before it gets any more complicated. End of rant.”

Nothing from her.

“Anyway, you’re supposed to be on my side. Stop questioning me.”

“You wanted to get married and have children so badly.”

“Yeah.” I sit back on my heels. “I blame it all on playing with Ken and Barbie’s dreamhouse when I was little. But it turns out that being in a relationship with the wrong person can be even lonelier than being alone.”

Jen and I have been friends since sharing a room in college. We’ve witnessed the bulk of each other’s dating ups and downs. For some reason, I’m the type of girl who guys will go out with, but don’t tend to stick with. Apparently, I’m fuckable—just not girlfriend material. Maybe it’s my smart mouth. Maybe it’s the whole not fitting current societal expectations of beauty i.e. I’m fat. Maybe I was born under an unlucky star. I don’t know; it’s their loss. Like anyone, I have my faults, but all in all, I’m awesome. And I have a lot to give. Too often in the past few months, I’ve had to keep reminding myself of this fact.

“There are just so many jerks out there,” Jen says. “I was happy that you’d found a good one.”

“I think I’d prefer a jerk who was genuinely into me than a nice guy phoning it in. Honestly, I’d rather go adopt a dozen cats and settle into old age and isolation than be with someone who treats me as if I’m an afterthought.”

She looks at me for a long moment, then nods slowly. “I’m sorry it didn’t work out.”

“Me too.”

“Time to start filling up the cars. Boy, do you owe me.”

I smile. “That I do.”

Jen stands and stretches before picking up one of the boxes labeled kitchen. “I just didn’t want you to do something you’d regret, you know?”

“I know. Thank you.”

Alone in the two-bedroom condo, everything is silent. My parting letter sits waiting on the coffee table with his name written on the front. A slight bulge in the envelope betrays the shape of my engagement ring. It’s a sweet, simple ring. One small diamond perched on a band of yellow gold. My hand feels wrong without it. Naked. They say there are different love languages and you have to take the time to learn your partner’s needs. It’s like he and I never quite got there. Or maybe I’m just crappy at relationships.

The bridal magazines I’d collected are in the trash. Perhaps I should have taken them into the florist shop where I work so someone could get some use out of them. But this feels more symbolic, more definite. My family are a couple of states away, and I have only a few of what I’d classify as good friends. Being an introvert makes it hard to meet people. A boyfriend, a husband, would mean I’m no longer alone. Someone cares about me and puts me first. At least part of the time. Only Thom doesn’t any of the time, so here we are.

I tighten my ponytail of long dark hair. Then, in a rare display of dexterity that my yoga instructor would be proud of, I stack three boxes in my arms and head outside into the hot afternoon sun. Jen’s Honda Civic is parked at the curb, the trunk standing open as she moves things about inside. My old Subaru sits in the driveway waiting to be filled. Birds are singing and insects chirping. It’s your typical mild autumn day in California.

That’s when the condo blows up behind me.

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Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013, 2014 & 2018, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

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Cover Design: Artist Regina Wamba

Photography: Perrywinkle Photography

Every little girl dreams of being swept off her feet by a charming Prince.

But my life was no fairy tale.

And in this kingdom called college, the rules went out the window.

I’d known golden boy, Theo Hunt, was the one for me since we were kids. My heart was his for the taking, but I had become nothing more than the MVP of the campus king’s friend-zone.

Easton Cole was a storm I couldn’t have predicted. He knocked me off my feet and stole my heart. But he was off limits. Not only was he was Theo’s frat brother, but he was the teacher’s assistant in English 101 and I was acing every test.

My heart was torn, my feelings tangled.

Because as soon as I noticed Easton, Theo finally noticed me.

I was in love with two guys, as different as night and day, but I could only have one.

I only hoped I didn’t choose The Wrong Prince Charming.

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Me: Please, Holly Renee, keep writing fuck hot guys. - Where Bad Boys Are Ruined Review

Holly Renee: Hold my beer…

*Easton Cole exits the bathroom*

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I’m a hard core Brandon girl. He’s my favorite Holly Renee hero. That was until Easton Cole entered my life. I’m almost ashamed to say I was like Brandon who?! (Please forgive me Brandon! I still love you! And you’re still my favorite, you’re just sharing your spot.)

I didn’t think they could get any hotter than Brandon, but Holly Renee proved me wrong. She had me lusting after a 21-year-old. Something I do not do, especially since my oldest will be 21. The cougar in me was coming out strong with this one. Part of that, though, was the fact I often forgot how old Easton was. The way Holly wrote him made him seem years older, making it easier to become wrapped up in him.

I promise you; Easton Cole is going to slay hearts the world over. There was so much to love about him. When you first meet Easton, you’re introduced to the cocky, flirtatious frat boy, with one hell of a smile. The resident bad boy. But I’m here to tell you, there is so much more to Easton. He’s also attentive, bold, charming, gentle, easy going, smart, down to earth, playful, and a tad bit revengeful.

Now, don’t get me wrong, you’ll most definitely get the bad boy—oh god will you. *fans self* Did I happen to also mention that he is downright dirty? No? Well, one word… Drive-Ins. You’re welcome.

Speaking of dirty, I think this is Holly Renee’s most risqué book to date. Definitely the sexiest. I was pleasantly surprised by that and found it hot as hell! I love, love, love when an author steps outside their comfort zone to give us something shocking and not their norm. With that said, there is a kink thrown in some won’t enjoy. Please see the spoiler tag if there are things you aren’t fond of reading.

Please see SPOILER HERE.

Anywho, I got a little off track with my gushing, back to our regularly scheduled program.

Maddison and Theo are the bestest of friends. Theo’s Maddy’s first love. Theo’s also Easton’s frat brother. Maddy should be off limits for that reason alone. Then throw in the whole Easton is Maddison’s TA. Dude should be avoiding falling for her like the plague.

However, that isn’t possible. The moment they are within each other’s vicinity sparks fly. The attraction can’t be denied and the more they are around each other the more it grows. Things begin to spiral out of control, as they often due with matters of the heart.

When it comes to these two guys, Maddison is a hot mess. Her mind is a whirlwind of emotion and confusion. Should she choose Theo, her safe reliable protector, or Easton, the man who makes her feel alive?

I know Maddison and Theo’s relationship is special, but I just didn’t feel them the same way I felt Easton and Maddison. Their chemistry didn’t set the world on fire, nor did it really interest me. My heart, and I believe Maddy’s too, was set on one specific hero and I never entertained anything else.

For me, the end game was always Easton and Maddison. Together they were delicious. Their connection and chemistry off the charts. They brought out the best in each other, and sometimes the worst. They challenged each other; there wasn’t anything safe or predictable about them. They balanced each other perfectly. So, in my mind, there was never a true triangle.

Instead, there was just a guy and a girl who were so comfortable with one another that they had a hard time letting go of what was familiar and easy.

The only reason I didn’t rate this one 5 stars was because there were areas I had wished Holly Renee had delved a bit more. Areas that felt a little rushed. Most of these were closer to the end when the angsty parts hit. Plus, I felt Maddison forgave Theo a bit to fast. I wanted more out of that, and she deserved more from that whole ordeal.

All in all, I highly recommend you meet Easton Cole. He’ll be on my reread list for a long time coming.

Holly Renee is a best-selling author of sexy, contemporary romance, a Harry Potter fanatic, a body positive babe, and a boy mom.

When she's not writing, you can find her reading all the books, taking long strolls down the aisles of Ulta, or hanging out with her two favorite boys.

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Title: True Gold

Author: Michelle Pace

Genre: Romantic Suspense, Mystery

Cover Designer: Michelle Preast

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Publication Date: July 2nd, 2019

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Growing up in True, Alaska, the only truth I knew was that Delilah Campbell was an arrogant pain in my ass. She was also my everything, and still haunts my every waking moment.

I don’t have a single memory that doesn’t include Lie, and I can still taste her, even though Alaska’s no longer big enough for the both of us. After our savage breakup, I fled, chasing my dream and becoming a decorated Green Beret. Ten years later, one bad jump propelled me straight from Special Forces back home, guiding rich idiots into the wilderness, where I struggle to keep them from getting themselves killed. It’s not the life I planned, but at least I’m not behind a desk somewhere.

Then one night, my cell rings, shattering my peaceful existence.

“Connor,” I’d recognize her voice anywhere, and it’s like I’m sixteen again, crazy in love and cocky as hell after finding all those gold bars everyone's been searching for since before we were even born.

I want to tell her to go to hell and throw my phone in the river, but it seems Delilah’s visceral grip on me is permanent.

“It’s mom. She’s missing. I need your help…."

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Michelle Pace is a first-time author for me. So, going into this book I had no clue what to expect from her writing. I just knew that cover and synopsis was intriguing, and I really wanted to read it.

Overall, I enjoyed True Gold, and would most definitely read another by her. I do have to admit, though, the first quarter to half the read was a rough start. I contemplated DNFing.

Lie and Connor frustrated the hell out of me. Their angsty push/pull and lack of communication drove me insane. Head meet wall. I had to walk away a few times. On top of that, the slow pacing in which the author reveals their past made it hard for me to connect, to either one. I cared more about what happened back in the day and finding out those answers than I did about their current situation and growth. I was losing steam and interest, fast.

Ms. Pace is a favorite of a few readers I trust, which is what kept me pushing through, hoping to find that somethin' somethin' they all really seemed to love.

I’m so glad I did; the second half of the book was where all the magic was at. This was the Michelle Pace I was hoping to go gaga over when I started. This is where Lie and Connor shined. This is where this frustrating as hell couple started to communicate and work through their issues. This is where I grew attached and began to care about their end game. This is where the action started, and the suspense played out. This is where the “true gold” was. This is where I saw exactly what made other readers fall so in love with her work.

Raised in small town Iowa, Michelle Pace is an international best-selling, multi-genre author. After studying theater and vocal music and directing and performing in numerous productions, Michelle went on to earn degrees in both liberal arts and nursing.

Determined to avoid shoveling snow, she relocated to the Lone Star State with her husband, author L.G. Pace III. Michelle is a mother of three, and she enjoys traveling, live music, and is an enthusiastic amateur beer connoisseur.

Still most at home while entertaining an audience, her mission is to write gripping fiction, not fairy tales.