Welcome to our weekly edition of Waves of Sunday where each Sunday we spotlight a book that has been making waves in the book scene or has simply caught our attention causing a riptide on our TBR.
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Don't forget if you let us know which book has caught your attention this week, you have a chance to win our new feature giveaway! Just leave us a comment or quote in the comment section and we will be picking one winner who has commented in one of our last three Waves of Sunday!
Published May 17th 2013
About the book
MacKenzie Cahill has dealt with overbearing and overprotective brothers her entire life, making it near impossible to enjoy her teenage years. Having a boyfriend was practically impossible until she met a guy that wasn't afraid to stand up to them - Dominic. He was sweet, thoughtful, and everything MacKenzie ever wanted in a man.
But when they go away to college at Old Dominion University, MacKenzie sees a whole new side of Dominic and begins to wonder if he really is different from every other guy.
Her world is turned upside down after a party, and her brothers' best friend Hunter is the one there to offer her a shoulder to cry on. The chemistry between them is electric, and feelings for each other that have been hidden for years are finally voiced.
Is Hunter willing to be disloyal to his best friends in order to be with the one girl he's always secretly wanted?
Arlene's Thoughts
There were a few things that caught my attention for this book. First being, the over protective brothers. I have a soft spot for sibling protectiveness that stems from a tight knit family. I guess lately I'm in the mood for a story that appreciates family having just finished a few such novels. Also, this falls right into the genre that's been keeping my interest. It's no doubt that new adult literature has caught a strong wave of followers, and I'm definitely at the top of the list. But overall, I'm eager to meet MacKenzie and Hunter to see what comes of these two that have probably always been around each other, but just recently felt that spark. Count me in! I can't wait to read Trying Not To Love You!!
Rachel's Thoughts:
Oh, I like the sound of this! No doubt Hunter and MacKenzie are very familiar with each other and their families with Hunter being best friends with her brother, so they have a wonderful history! I love it when friends turn into something more, when that figurative lightbulb goes off, and suddenly you realize that friend is so very attractive and a great catch on top of it! I really want to pick this up soon! I must mention that I skimmed through a few reviews and I noticed there's a big CLIFFHANGER!! Arlene, what are you doing to me?!!!
Rachel's Thoughts:
Oh, I like the sound of this! No doubt Hunter and MacKenzie are very familiar with each other and their families with Hunter being best friends with her brother, so they have a wonderful history! I love it when friends turn into something more, when that figurative lightbulb goes off, and suddenly you realize that friend is so very attractive and a great catch on top of it! I really want to pick this up soon! I must mention that I skimmed through a few reviews and I noticed there's a big CLIFFHANGER!! Arlene, what are you doing to me?!!!
Aww I love books where a girl falls in love with the best friend of her brother. I definitely have to add this on Goodreads! :)
ReplyDeleteToday I would recommend Amazingly Broken by Jordin Williams:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17673542-amazingly-broken
It's not out yet, but I'm intrigued. I like the cover too. :)
Here's what's on my radar:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Obsession-Entangled-Covet-ebook/dp/B00CQYAWAG/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370197984&sr=1-1&keywords=obsession+jennifer+armentrout
Obsession by Jennifer Armentrout
Thanks for the great post! Definitely going to have to go check out this book :) Just finished and really liked Fire and Frost an anthology w/ Jessica Sims, Carolyn Crane and Meljean Brook.
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD....MAJOR SQUEE MOMENT!! Arlene I completely agree with you...the whole overprotective brother aspect...I know what that feels like too! lol ;p Its sometimes a pain in the ass but you can't help but love them. :) And Rachel...friend romances are really addicting aren't they!? I always love the tension and the challenges that come with this type of romance...yet its something I enjoy a little too much. lol ;p
ReplyDeleteLadies I LOVE LOVE LLOOOOVE this post! And I cannot wait to read this book. Its definitely something I would pick! Thanks for sharing! :D
As for a book....hmm...I recently bought Offside by Julianna Stone. It sounds fantastic and I'm taking a wild guess and saying probably something you both would enjoy! :D (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15826458-offside)
~ Maida
Literary Love Affair
I totally agree, Maida, they are addicting! Thanks for the suggestion! I'm excited to check all of these out! :)
DeleteThis book looks GOOD.
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This book has been begging me to buy it this week.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Broken-Rules-ebook/dp/B00CS5LLEE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3DRH7T8ZBLV5D&coliid=IPQ3C595P8UY1
Beauty From Surrender by Goergia Cates has been on my radar this week!
ReplyDeleteOooh this sounds great! I am excited to check it out! I'm hoping to read Lost and Found by Nicole Williams this week. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've heard Lost and Found is a great read complete with sexy cowboy! Enjoy, Erika! :)
DeleteI've been waiting for this one. I've reading about it on other sites as well. But I'm also wanting Until I Break by M. Leighton since I've read about that one. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteUnbreak Me was my obsession this past week...the teasers Lexi Ryan released were HOT! And who can resist a man who wants to hold out for something more, rather than just taking what a girl offers? Probably annoying for the girl when it's happening, but awesomely romantic in the long run, right? Can't wait to get my greedy little hands on this one :)
ReplyDeleteThe Collector has been really good! Check it out!
ReplyDeleteForgot my email: mestith at gmail dot com
DeleteShucked by Jensen :P
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Thanks for the giveaway