Surviving the Merge by C.P. Harris Blog Tour

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Surviving the Merge by C.P. Harris

Chadwick, Book 1

My name is Justin, and when I was seventeen, I fell in love with a boy named Damon.

Damon was sick, only I didn’t know it at the time. And like any disease left untreated, it festered and burrowed into the unaffected areas of us, until we were both so far from healthy, we were killing one another. Then a tragedy sparked our implosion.

With nothing of us remaining to salvage, I was left to pick up the pieces, while Damon found his escape in the abyss. Leaving me alone with Blake. 

Damon and Blake are two halves of a whole. But Damon is the coldest part of darkness, and Blake the warmest part of light.

I love Blake with a ferocious intensity akin to the peeling back of skin. But Blake isn’t Damon. And Damon was gone—until now.

What once threatened to tear us apart has become our catharsis.

Outnumbered in the relationship with the man who was my life, I’ve begun to learn more about love than I ever thought possible.

An M/M romance and book one in the Chadwick trilogy.

Can be read as a standalone, but reading in order is recommended as the characters make appearances in all three books. Surviving the Merge contains explicit sex and graphic language. 

 Author’s note: For those that appreciate warnings, please use the “look inside” feature to find them within the first several pages. Warnings & reader advisory: Surviving the Merge is an M/M romance with adult and, at times, dark themes. It is intended for mature readers. Possible triggering content includes mental illness, rape (off page), codependency, and dubious consent. Surviving the Merge does not contain cheating.

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Blog Tour Excerpt:

Now Friday afternoon, I found myself tumbling to the ground inside the front entryway after a wild animal crashed into me when I opened the door. Its brown mane blocked my vision, and its snarl wreaked havoc on my hearing.

“Ow, what are you doing?” I could tell this was serious to her, but I couldn’t control my laughter. Sam was even cuter when angry.

“I’ve got a bone to pick with you, Mister.”

I loved it when she called me Mistah.

“I can’t believe you told him things before me?”

“Sam, you know more about me than he does.” We were speaking of Max. During our phone call, I’d filled Sam in on every square inch of my return to Chadwick.

“Yeah, but he knew things that I didn’t. Important things!”

“Like what?”

“Like about your dad. And why you moved here. And... and more.” Her bottom lip poked out in the most adorable way. I fought back a smile, but she suspected one lurked and punched me in the shoulder before rolling off me and stomping to the kitchen. I got up to follow.

“Sam, you’re my first friend—”

“Your only friend—”

“My first best friend—”

“Your only best friend—”

“Sam!”

“Fine!” She whirled around, jabbing her finger against my chest. “But he only gets to have you Monday through Friday. As your only best friend, I recognize that you need someone when I’m not there. As soon as the weekend rolls around, you’re mine, Buddy.”

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About C.P.:

C.P. Harris resides in the city that never sleeps, although for her it's lights-out by ten. She grudgingly dedicates her nine-to-five time slots to the finance world, but her most important role is mother to teenage twins. Her hobbies include, traveling, boxing, reading, writing--and more reading. And... more writing. She's always had dreams of being a writer and after waking up from the most disturbing but romantic dream one April morning, she ran out and bought a laptop and hasn't looked back. Romance is where her heart is, but she has plans to spread her wings across genres.

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Surviving the Merge by C.P. Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



**** SPOILER WARNING ***





I had mix feeling about this book.
I really liked the idea of the D.I.D thing, I had some patients with this condition, and they're all interesting.
This story solely told from Justin's POV, while I needed Blake and Damon's POV and understanding their thoughts.
While I liked what Justin and Blake had, I think the chemistry between Justin and Damon were stronger than Blake - Justin.
Though this book needed a specific trigger warning, I need to remind you about the cheating, rape, child homicide, murder, and a plot twist, that in my opinion, too much.
It was interesting for the first 40 percent-ish, got a little dragging in the middle and more interesting through the end.
I especially curious about Ash and Mr. Max. Maybe the second installment would be Ash's story, because, I think he held the same trauma as much as Damon in the past.


But I don't lie when I said I enjoyed this book despite some of the trigger I used to avoid in my reads.
So yeah, still a mix feeling.

3,5 stars, I think?


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Say You'll Be Nine by Lucy Lennox Release Blitz and Review

Release Blitz & Giveaway:
Say You'll Be Nine by Lucy Lennox

Cover Designer: Cate Ashwood

One dilapidated cabin in need of renovation.
Two stubborn men pretending to be a couple.
Three summer months to get the job done.
Four tangled legs in only one bed.
Five cameras catching it all for YouTube.
Six hundred thousand Instagram followers.
Seven nosy family members with Opinions.
Eight thousand reasons they should never fall in love.
Nine million reasons why they will.

Say You'll Be Nine is a standalone novel...

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Thinking about Cooper though… well, that did something to me. It made me annoyed, mostly, but for some reason that annoyance made itself known through what I’d begun to think of as “angry dick.” Yes, thoughts of arguing with Cooper made me hard. And since I was fixing to spend the entire summer sleeping near, fighting with, and pretending to kiss and hug the man, this was going to be a problem.

“Keep it together,” I grumbled under my breath. Nacho’s ears perked up in the rearview mirror. “Oh, not you, baby. You’re fine. Go back to sleep. Daddy’s just having a sexuality crisis, no big.”

I remembered one time when Cooper was staying over during a spring break, I’d come home late from helping a neighbor fix his tractor shed and run right into Cooper pouring himself a glass of ice water in the darkened kitchen. He’d been standing there in nothing but navy-striped boxer briefs, and I’d stared at him like he was some kind of alien.

“Nine,” he’d said slowly. “Didn’t know you were out this late.”

I’d glanced my fill of his entire body, curious more than anything about what another man outside my family looked like without his clothes on. Since I’d helped my dad on the farm and worked at Walt’s, I hadn’t played school sports and had the locker room experience like some others had.

I remembered the air getting weird between us and his underwear getting bulgier as we stood there. Had it been possible he was getting hard for me? I’d known he was gay, but this was something else.

“Uh, yeah,” I’d croaked. “Was working at the farm next door. Sorry.” I’d scooted past him and raced for my room, kicking myself for apologizing for being in my own damned kitchen. After that, every time I’d seen Cooper I hadn’t been able to help but look at his fly to see if he was getting hard for me again. It had been this inappropriate addiction I’d had that had pissed me the hell off and started the odd discord between us. Was it ego? Did I really care if some gay guy found me attractive?

So yeah. I was sweating buckets and probably going to puke and faint at the same time the minute I saw him at the renovation cabin. Super-duper.

When I finally pulled off the deserted mountain highway and onto the road where the property was located, I finally pulled over and upchucked into the weeds at the side of the forest. Nothing like christening a new place with a little vomit.

Nacho whimpered and whined from the half-open window, so I waved my hand at him to let him know I was still alive. I used some napkins from the side pocket to wipe my mouth and then swished with water from my water bottle. Finally, I popped in some mint gum from the console and tried to take a deep breath. At least now I wasn’t going to puke when I saw Cooper.

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About Lucy:

After enjoying creative writing as a child, Lucy didn’t write her first novel until she was over 40 years old. Her debut novel, Borrowing Blue, was published in the autumn of 2016. Lucy has an English Literature degree from Vanderbilt University, but that doesn’t hold a candle to the years and years of staying up all night reading tantalizing novels on her own. She has three children, plays tennis, and hates folding laundry. While her husband is no shmoopy romance hero, he is very good at math, cooks a mean lasagne, has gorgeous eyes, looks hot in his business clothes, and makes her laugh every single day.

Lucy hopes you enjoy sexy heroes as much as she does. Happy reading!

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Say You’ll Be Nine by Lucy Lennox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I'm addicted to Lucy Lennox at this point.
And then, after some five stars reads, she came with Say You'll be Nine. And I can't help myself to fall in love with Nine/ Isaac and then Cooper. Both stubborn, both needed each other.
Nine and Cooper will definitely make you falling in love all over again, and again. A gentle giant Nine, always serves everyone, make everyone's happy and help everybody. Except himself. Until he met Cooper, and fall in love. But Nine was straight. Or really?
Written in a fast pace and lots of strong chemistry between Nine and Cooper, I was stuck on my bed reading and hates everyone who talk to me.

Inspired by Tyler and Todd, one of my favorite couple (husbands) on the internet, Lucy described the life of Cooper and Nine beautifully. Full of love, no complication. Except the one with their future.
I always craved this kind of story and when it written very well, it stays with me for a very long time.
And as much as Cooper needed Nine, I think, we're all need a Nine in our love.
I believe you'll fall in love with Nine a second you meet him.
Read. This. Book.
Say You'll be Nine is amazing, I have no words!
Highly recommended!

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BETTER BE SURE by Andy Gallo and Anyta Sunday: Release Blitz & Review

Better Be Sure by Andy Gallo and Anyta Sunday

Series: Harrison Campus #1

Publisher: Andy Gallo & Anyta Sunday (Self Published)

Release Date (Print & Ebook): June 1, 2020

Length (Print & Ebook): Print - 242 pages, eBook - 60,000 words

Subgenre:

"Better Be Sure" is a sweet, slow burn M/M romance with a heart-pounding HEA. This New Adult, college, opposite sides of the tracks novel can be read as a standalone and in any order.

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Book synopsis:

Orphan Jackson Murphy just staked his legacy on a bet.
Holy shit, his impulsive ass is in trouble.
Bring a guy to the fraternity formal? Pfft. Easy. Won’t be him getting kicked out of the house.
So what if his luck with guys on campus has been shitty? Ed Knowles is Jack’s winning ticket.
Tall, handsome, hardworking—and he doesn’t go to Harrison. One serendipitous meeting, and sparks—and coffee cups—are flying.
But with every stolen look, every secret kiss, every clandestine touch Ed becomes more than just an answer to a bet.
And these cloak-and-dagger meetings that set Jack on fire? They mask one tiny, enormous obstacle: Ed’s not out.
What does Jack do now?
Hold on to his legacy… or his heart?
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"Better Be Sure" is a sweet, slow burn M/M romance with a heart-pounding HEA. This New Adult, college, opposite sides of the tracks novel can be read as a standalone and in any order.

What authors Andy Gallo & Anyta Sunday say about this release:

We want readers to enjoy a good, new adult romance with two MCs who help each other overcome what’s holding them back from finding love.

Release Blitz Teaser:

Before the kid could pass, someone bumped him hard enough to knock him off balance. Unprepared for the contact, he watched his much needed caffeine and sugar splatter over the floor.
“Oh fuck, sorry.”
Jack twisted around, a fire in his eye that cooled off instantly. Tall Hot Guy quickly shoved his phone in his pocket, looking totally cute as he gawked wide-eyed at the mess he’d caused. The flush of red to his cheeks had Jack staring. “It’s all right.”
“Oh man, I’m so sorry.” Casting about for a place to put his bag, Tall Hot Guy settled on the counter and started snapping up napkins by the handful. He bent over to spread them on the tiles, and the waistband of his dark blue boxers peeked above his jeans. Jack’s gaze lingered a moment.

About the Authors:

Andy Gallo:
Andy Gallo prefers mountains over the beach, coffee over tea, and regardless if you shake it or stir it, he isn’t drinking a martini. He remembers his “good old days” as filled with mullets, disco music, too-short shorts, and too-high socks. Thanks to good shredders and a lack of social media, there is no proof he ever descended into any of those evils.
Andy does not write about personal experiences and no living or deceased ex-boyfriends appear on the pages of his stories. He might subconsciously infuse his characters with some of their less noble qualities, but that is entirely coincidental even if their names are the same. And while Andy leaves the hard sci-fi/fantasy for his alter ego, Andrew, in his mind a touch of the supernatural never derailed a good relationship.
Married and living his own happy every after, Andy helps others find their happy endings in the pages of his stories. He and his husband of more than twenty years spend their days raising their daughter and rubbing elbows with other parents. Embracing his status as the gay dad, Andy sometimes has to remind others that one does want a hint of color even when chasing after their child.
Connect with Andy:
Website: www.andygallo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/andygalloauthor
Anyta Sunday:
A bit about me: I'm a big, BIG fan of slow-burn romances. I love to read and write stories with characters who slowly fall in love. Some of my favorite tropes to read and write are: Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Clueless Guys, Bisexual, Pansexual, Demisexual, Oblivious MCs, Everyone (Else) Can See It, Slow Burn, Love Has No Boundaries. I write a variety of stories, Contemporary MM Romances with a good dollop of angst, Contemporary lighthearted MM Romances, and even a splash of fantasy. My books have been translated into German, Italian, French, and Thai.

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I know Anyta's writing an a fan of her, but Gallo's not so much.
The problem of collaboration is sometimes you cannot find the genuine style of the author(s).
I think, it's what happens here with this book. A little bit of Anyta, and a little bit of Gallo.

This is a sweet college story where being stay in the frat house is more important than your love life.
I don't understand. At all.
I do understand why Ed was having the issue about his sexuality, that was a big deal. Especially when you're no one and you have family to support.
Jack's issue on the other hand, was kinda selfish. Imo.
But Ed wanted Jack and Jack loved Ed.
Problem solved, the ridiculous bet ended, and everyone's happy.

Maybe I'll read the next book, it's about Darren, one of the frat boys.
Maybe.

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Blog Tour : Love Means More by by A.F. Zoelle

ARC REVIEW : PIECES OF YOU by N.R. WALKER

 

Title: Pieces of You

Author: NR Walker

Genre: MM Romance

Series: Missing Pieces, Book 1

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Missing Pieces Series, Book One.

Dallas Muller has everything he never expected he’d have. He owns a successful motorbike mechanic shop in Newcastle, and he’s madly in love with his boyfriend of four years, Justin Keith.

Justin has always struggled to find where he fit in, never realising his true worth or what it means to be loved—until he met Dallas. Living and working together might be too much for some, but Dallas and Justin wouldn’t have it any other way.

When a terrible accident tears their world apart, Justin’s left with no memory of Dallas or their relationship. Trying to put the pieces back together is almost impossible when some pieces are blank and some are missing altogether. Dallas has to let Justin find his own way back to him and just hope that their love will light the way.

N.R. Walker Bio

N.R. Walker is an Australian author, who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldn’t have it any other way.

She is many things: a mother, a wife, a sister, a writer. She has pretty, pretty boys who live in her head, who don’t let her sleep at night unless she gives them life with words.

She likes it when they do dirty, dirty things… but likes it even more when they fall in love.

She used to think having people in her head talking to her was weird, until one day she happened across other writers who told her it was normal.

She’s been writing ever since…

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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"My heart remembers you"

OMG where do I start?

Pieces of You is NR Walker's new series, and I think I'm pretty sure this series is going to be my new favorite from Nic!
The main theme of Dallas and Justin is Justin's ability to remember his last five years of his life with Dallas, his living in boyfriend, the most perfect boyfriend in the world.
Perfect.
Yeah. That's the only word to describe Dallas.
After a devastating accident that day, Dallas was just a handsome stranger who's there everyday accompanying Justin through his recovery. He didn't remember Dallas. At all.
But Dallas, because he's already perfect, he stays.
My heart hurts for Dallas, for the love he gave Justin so freely, so unconditionally. My God, like the doctor said to Dallas, she wish every patients of her, got someone like Dallas.
Because even though Justin thought he's still a stranger, Dallas was there for him.

“I’m not going anywhere, Juss. We can get back to this. If you never remember anything, it’s okay. We’ll make new memories. You’re very loved by everyone. You’ll have it again.”He closed his eyes again, tears beading on his eyelashes. “I want to remember,” he whispered.

Justin's brain remembered, or knowing some things, but never Dallas.
There's one thing Justin determined telling Dallas and everyone about the 'poster of Harley Davidson' he kept seeing in his dream, but he didn't see yet. But one day, something happened, and Justin heart knows, that his heart remembered Dallas.
But would everything back to normal, or Justin and Dallas have to fight for their future together to be the way they were before, or make a new memories?

"Years ago, I made a promise to you to be by your side through whatever life threw at us. I know you don’t remember, but you don’t have to. Because I remember. And I’ll be by your side for as long as you’ll have me.”

Pieces of You is a tear jerking story that I wouldn't change to another story.
The love Dallas gave to Justin was just beautiful, it hurts. I wanted to hold Dallas all the time and tell him, "Everything will be okay"

Note : this is a series, but the ending is not a cliffhanger, so you can read it right away. Very much highly recommended!

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