Truck Stop

Truck Stop by Allie McCormack

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Pages: 275

Stars: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Synopsis:

Teri is on the run from her terrible father when she winds up in a truck stop in the middle of nowhere, Wyoming. She meets some amazing people who take her in and give her a job waiting tables in their restaurant. She winds up meeting Mike, a truck driver who was once a runaway himself. 

Flash forward a year later, Teri falls head over heels for Mike, but he thinks of her in a younger sister kind of way. Eventually, the pair proclaim their feelings for each other in a passion filled night, but things take a drastic turn when Teri gets some unsettling news.

Will Teri and Mike overcome their obstacles and live happily ever after?
The Good:

This story was beautifully written. Allie has a wonderful way with words and describes things in such a way that the reader is immersed in the story. I was so entranced by the story that I couldn’t put it down. I finished it in one sitting and was left wanting more.

Teri and Mike’s love story was believable and so many people will be able to relate to it. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good romance novel or even a good suspense.  

I typically don’t read true romance, so I enjoyed the suspense that Allie added to the story.

The Bad: 

I honestly have nothing bad to say about the story. I loved every bit of it.

Overall:

I highly recommend this novel to all readers over the age of seventeen. There are some explicit love-making scenes. 

Favorite Quotes:

“Mike looked up looked up just as the girl was propelled through the door, the wind at her back a live force, determined to have one last chance at her before she reached safety.”

“Teri hefted her backpack to one shoulder, smiling at them both. It wasn’t much of a smile, the first one Marsha had seen from her yet, but it brightened her eyes, and lifted some of the strain from her waif’s face.”

“Joe looked away, clearing his throat to smother the chuckle that threatened; the child made it sound like she’d been invited through the gates of Heaven.”

About the Author:

Find more about Allie here:

https://twitter.com/AllieMcCormackK?s=09

Or here:

alliemccormack.com

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Author Interview with Amara Lynn

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down and talk with Amara Lynn, the author of Masks.

First, let’s get a little background information.

Amara loves anything to do with pirates, merpeople, magic, super villains/superheroes, paranormal, and just about anything else that happens to strike her fancy.

When she isn’t thinking about her own characters, she is usually reading, listening to podcasts, playing video games, or taking way too many pictures of her two cats. She is addicted to writing and music, and gets most of her inspiration when listening to music and going for walks.

You can find more information about Amara here:

https://twitter.com/amaralynnwrites?s=09

Or here:

AmaraLynnwrites.wordpress.com

Here are the questions I asked Amara.

Who is your favorite author and why?

My newest favorite is V.E. Schwab. Her writing is absolutely wonderful. My old favorite is Lynn Flewelling and her books The Nightrunner Series and the Tamir Triad. Her books were my biggest inspiration when I was starting to write.

Where did you get your inspiration for Masks?

I’m always coming up with characters to write together with a friend of mine, and originally came up with the main character Avari that way. Avari was a supervillain because I’ve always loved the villain or antihero type character. I ended up running away with backstory stuff for him and came up with a whole story, and thus Masks was born.

What was your favorite thing about writing Masks?

When it all finally clicked and I felt like I had a handle on Avari and his inner emotions and struggles.

What was the hardest part about writing Masks?

Getting edits back for the first time, and feeling so overwhelmed by the whole thing. I didn’t think I could do it, but I did.

When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

I actually wrote an in depth piece about this on my blog, because a lot of people say they always knew. I didn’t always know I wanted to be a writer, but looking back, I’m very surprised that I didn’t realize it sooner. I was always making up stories in my head and had a very active imagination (still do). The time I actually thought I wanted to write and maybe someday publish things was when I was about 20, after reading the book Twilight and thinking “I could do this.”

How long did it take you to write Masks?

That’s a complex answer. The very first draft of Masks I wrote on and off, and that took about three years. When I got edits back and a rewrite was recommended, I rewrote the whole thing in about four weeks.

If you could go back to before starting Masks, what would you tell your past self?

Here are some things I learned the hard way: Get a good handle on your characters and get inside their heads, and get an outside opinion before submitting your work somewhere. The last one especially!

Any tips or tricks for authors trying to publish their novels?

You don’t have to have an agent. Find open submission calls that interest you and try submitting to them and see what happens. Pace yourself. If you don’t succeed at first, don’t give up. Also, always seek feedback when you can! The more you write, the easier it gets.

If you want to know more about Masks check it out on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07528ST5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_meioAb1M6P19G 

Get your copy today and be sure to leave a review. I hope you enjoyed this interview and if you have any more questions about Amara, check her out on Twitter.

Dancing at Midnight

Dancing at Midnight by Rebecca Yelland

Genre: Women’s Fiction 
Pages: 234

Stars: 4.5/5

Synopsis:

After the death of her mother (June), Carolyn has returned to her childhood home. Upon returning, she begins cleaning out the home and finds a secret box hidden among her mother’s things. She opens the box to find a set of journals. She begins reading them, only to find a tale of her mother’s journey from a child into a young adult.

June’s tale is filled with happiness, sorrow, and complete and utter devastation. As Carolyn finishes her mother’s tale, she makes an unbelievable discovery that will change her life forever.

The Good:

June’s tale left me an emotional wreck. I cheered at her triumphs, and was a sopping mess at her sorrows. I fell in love with the characters and was so disappointed when the story ended. The story is filled with details; I was easily able to envision every scene. The story offered me with events that were accurate for the time period, and believable. 

The Bad:

The only problem I had with the story was June’s dialogue. This is just my personal opinion, but June’s dialogue was just too agreeable for my tastes. It seemed like most of her dialogue, she was either thanking someone or agreeing with them.

My Thoughts:

The good definitely outweighed the bad with this one. I was able to overlook June’s agreeable dialogue, because the story had my complete attention. I enjoyed this one so much, I bought the sequel the next morning. This was a nonstop read for me. I couldn’t put the book down until I had finished June’s story. I will say, this story really doesn’t have a happy ending, but I’m okay with that. Carolyn is left with a better understanding of her cold and distant mother, which leaves the reader with a sense of closure. 

Some of my favorite quotes:

“Never doubt, my darling, how much I have loved you. It is the reason I had to let you go.”

“I was no Shirley Temple, so my lack of talent would make everyone laugh. Those were good times.”
“I looked out the window at the stars that night, and prayed that morning would never come.”

About the Author:

Find more information about Rebecca Yelland here:

https://twitter.com/rebecca_yelland?s=09

Or

rebeccayelland.com

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https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-At-Midnight-Life-Parker/dp/1530451191/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509640504&sr=8-1&keywords=dancing+at+midnight+rebecca+yelland&dpID=51gT36O1n-L&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch