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Sunday, November 24, 2019

RELEASE BLITZ & 4 1/2 STAR REVIEW: The Mighty Anchor (Rogue Academy #3) by Carrie Aarons

Release Blitz

Title: The Mighty Anchor

Author: Carrie Aarons

Genre: Sports Romance, New Adult

Date: November 24, 2019

A stoic force to be reckoned with.
The steady rock on which England is destined to lean.
Everyone’s reliable mate, at the ready to defend when called upon.

To the world, Vance Morley is the next great keeper for the Rogue Football Club, biding his time at the academy. The definition of tall, dark and handsome, his quiet confidence and mysterious persona only draw the public in. He’s their mighty anchor, both on and off the pitch.

But when it comes to the one woman he claims to love, he conveniently vanishes at the exact moment I need him. The first time I saw Vance, he was a ten-year-old standing on his lawn across the street. The first time he kissed me, we were sixteen and sitting on the very shores we grew up on. We crashed into each other like waves in a storm, fated to destroy everything in our paths. Including each other.

The first time Vance saw our son, by serendipitous accident, my little boy had already lived the first year of his life. And instantly, the man who chose football over me wants to have it all. There is no way I can trust his declarations of love and fatherhood, especially when I’m set to marry another man.

We’re a new game, one to occupy him until the world stage beckons. But the more I try to tell myself he’s not the one, the more Vance’s efforts to win us back increase.

How can I guard my heart against seeing my son with his father?
Can Vance really sacrifice his dreams in the name of love and family?
Is there a way that everyone else’s safe harbor can finally become mine too?

My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

Second chance romance combined with a secret baby? Yes please! The author teased us at the end of the previous book and I couldn't wait to read this one.

I just loved Lara and Vance. When they were young, their relationship was complicated and now that they are bit older, it is even more complicated. All Lara wants in her life is stability and being in a relationship with Vance is anything but stable. But on the flip side, Vance is frustrated with the lack of movement in his career and is starting to wonder if being a footballer is what he wants.

I loved watching Lara and Vance rekindle their relationship. It was never a matter of them not loving each other, so once they were able to get over the past, the relationship part was quite easy. But this time around Vance had to figure out how to be a father as well. And to be honest, he fell into that role quite easily. I found myself smiling because it was just so adorable.

And I just say that I loved the friendship between Vance, Jude & Kingston. Whenever they get together they manage to cause some kind of trouble, but they are also there for each other and act each other's conscious. If one has a problem, the other two are more than happy to help. I'm actually a little sad that this is the last book in this series. I'll miss these guys!

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Author Bio

Author of romance novels such as The Tenth Girl and Privileged, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. A former journalist, she prefers the love stories of her imagination, and the athleisure dress code, much better.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in the suburbs of New Jersey with her husband, daughter and Lab/Great Dane rescue.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

COVER REVEAL: The Mighty Anchor (Rogue Academy #2) by Carrie Aarons

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Sunday, September 15, 2019

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: The Lion Heart (Rogue Academy #2) by Carrie Aarons

He’s supposed to be the ruler of this kingdom.
The prince poised to take his rightful place on the pitch.
Instead, he plays the jester, shunning his legacy.
Only I am privy to his lion heart.

Kingston Phillips is the heir to England’s football dynasty. The offspring of two of the world’s greatest players, the expectations set on his shoulders could crush the universe. But the golden-haired Adonis chooses to live his life as a game; a series of nightclubs, brawls, pranks and different kit chasers parading through his sheets.

I’m the last woman he should chase, and I’ve told him so. My cheeky mouth and icy demeanor guard the secret no one can learn. But when the Casanova I’ve been avoiding becomes the bloke next door, he quickly begins to thaw the frost around my heart. Kingston shows me the ferocious, loyal, protective side of himself that no one else gets to witness.

I begin to realize that he’s just as damaged as I am.
That as much as I try to deny it, we’re the same.
And ... that might just be our undoing.

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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

Kingston doesn't care what people think of him and his actions, on and off the field, are definitely a projection of that. He is a cocky bastard who doesn't see his downfall coming. Poppy is one of the world's most famous models and prides herself on her great reputation. These two originally met in the first book of this series and it was a fantastic set up to this story. Poppy wants nothing to do with him, but they find themselves crossing paths, much to her discomfort.

But that also leads Poppy to seeing a side to Kingston that puts him in the same category as her. Broken. (CW: This story is one that deals with abuse. Verbal. Physical. Sexual. There are multiple scenes that could be hard for some people to read.)

Kingston really goes through a journey in this book. A complete personality makeover. I'm going to be honest, in the beginning, he is really hard to like. He thinks his shit doesn't stink and most of the time comes off as pompous asshole, especially to Poppy. But all it takes is one moment for that to unravel and for Poppy to realize what only his best friends know, that there is much more to Kingston than his bad boy soccer persona.

I loved Poppy so much. Despite everything she has been through, she is a very positive person. She's ridiculously understanding and wears her heart on her sleeve. She tries to see the best in people, which is good because she would have never given Kingston a chance to prove to her that he can be better. To be the man she deserves. And then the two of them go on their own journey which is sweet and left me with the warm and fuzzies.

I devoured this story. I wanted more of them and I'm hoping that they pop back up in what I think will be the next book in this series. Carrie drops a big bomb in regards to one of the secondary characters and it sounds SO GOOD. Fingers crossed that she announces this book soon!

Author Bio Author of romance novels such as The Tenth Girl and Privileged, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. A former journalist, she prefers the love stories of her imagination, and the athleisure dress code, much better.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in the suburbs of New Jersey with her husband, daughter and Lab/Great Dane rescue.

Author Links

Visit Carrie's website: authorcarrieaarons.com

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: The Second Coming (Rogue Academy #1) by Carrie Aarons

Today we are celebrating the release of a sports romance, standalone title by Carrie Aarons. THE SECOND COMING is live now and available to read for FREE in KindleUnlimited. It is the first book in the Rogue Academy series!

The Second Coming by Carrie Aarons

Available Now | Rogue Academy, #1

They call him the second coming.
Of honor for British football.
Of God in an athlete’s body.
Of every English woman’s fantasy.

Jude Davies is my country’s prodigy on the pitch. More famous than the nobility in Buckingham Palace, he and his merry band of scoundrels rule the Rogue Football Academy and the London nightlife scene alike.

And now, he’s aiming his well-honed set of skills directly at me. His devilish charm is lethal, but with the tragic hand life has dealt me, distractions like him aren’t an option.

Plus, we’re only playing a game. One of convenience, where he needs me to save his reputation, and I need his money to save the one person I love.

Until he wraps me around that immoral finger.
Until I crave that reckless, wild high he provides.
Until I hope for a future that will never happen.

That’s the thing about going toe-to-toe with the next football legend. He’s faster, stronger, and will destroy me every time.

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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

I'm a big fan of football (aka soccer), so I love a good story set in that world. Jude is your typical athletic superstar and has been groomed to be one since he was very young, but he has a problem staying out of trouble. Unfortunately for him, his latest stunt has put his career in jeopardy and he needs to redeem himself.

After a very embarrassing encounter with Jude, Aria finds herself in an interesting position. He needs to be kept in line and thinks Aria is the perfect person to do it. She tries her best to resist him, but Jude is just to damn charming for his own good.

I really enjoyed this book! It's a true NA book in the sense that both Aria and Jude are young, nineteen and twenty, respectively. Their personalities are older because their life circumstances have made them that way, but throughout the book we are constantly reminded just how young they are.

Yes, Jude may be rich and famous, but he's still a young man who needs to realize that being a big football star isn't everything. And Aria might have a lot of responsibilities on her plate, but she's still an innocent teenager. I really liked that Carrie wrote them in that way. It made me like them even more.

And a little bonus for those of us who have read Carrie's book Red Card. Killian and Leah show up and it's so great! It made me want to go back and reread that book again.

I'm looking forward to the rest of this series. We meet Jude's friends and one of their stories is set up in this story and I can't wait to read it!

Author of romance novels such as Red Card and Privileged, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. A former journalist, she prefers the stories she dreams up, and the yoga pant dress code, much better.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in the suburbs of New Jersey with her husband, daughter and dog.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

COVER REVEAL: The Second Coming (Rogue Academy #1) by Carrie Aarons

Today we are celebrating the cover reveal of an upcoming standalone title by Carrie Aarons. THE SECOND COMING will release June 2nd and it is the first book in the Rogue Academy series! Follow Carrie for exclusive updates about the series.