Cover Reveal: When I Break by Kendall Ryan

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When I Break by Kendall Ryan
Expected publication: February 24th 2014

Knox Bauer's life has unraveled to the point of no return. Fighting to fill the emptiness inside himself, he seeks solace in unfamiliar beds with unfamiliar women. As guardian to his three younger brothers, he can't seem to do a thing right. But this can't go on...they look up to him in every way and all he’s done lately is prove how messed up he really is. Needing a change, he attends a local Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting, where he finds himself tempted by the alluring instructor, McKenna.

Twenty-one year old McKenna is trying to make amends. After losing her parents in a horrific accident, she knows if she can just be good enough, maybe she can forgive herself for what happened. With her newly acquired degree in counseling, she begins leading a sex addicts group where she meets the troubled Knox and her life takes on complications she never bargained for. She doesn't have time for a bad boy who only wants to take her to bed, even if her body disagrees. The fixer in her wants to help, but trusting Knox's true motivations might take more courage than she has.

When I Break is book 1 in a new series by bestselling author Kendall Ryan. When I Surrender, book 2, will be available May 2014.

Warning: Contains a stubborn alpha male with addiction issues and loads of sexual tension between two damaged characters. Read at your own risk.

Due to mature content, it is recommended for 17+.

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About the Author

Kendall Ryan is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the contemporary romance novels Hard to Love, Unravel Me, Make Me Yours, andResisting Her. She’s a sassy, yet polite Midwestern gal with a deep love of books and a slight addiction to lip gloss.

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Review: Hard to Love by Kendall Ryan

Hard to Love by Kendall Ryan
Published January 8th 2013

About the book
Cade’s always taken risks…

Cade takes cares of his sick younger sister by doing what he does best--cage fighting and starring in adult movies, his newest harebrained moneymaking scheme designed to pay for his sister’s growing medical bills. But when his latest gig finds him admitted to the ER sporting an erection from hell, thanks to the little pill given to him by the director, he can’t get the pretty little nurse who treated him out of his head, even though he knows she’s so far out of his league it should be illegal.


Alexa’s always played it safe…

Tired of being pigeonholed as the sweet, innocent one, hardworking nursing student Alexa has been looking for ways to break out of her Goody Two-shoes image. When her friend suggests the outlandish idea of losing her virginity to the sexy and sure-to-be-skilled porn star, Alexa is mortified. But then when Cade refuses her proposition, she finds herself pissed off and embarrassed. When she tracks him down to give him a piece of her mind, she isn’t prepared for what she finds. Watching him care for his little sister tugs at her heart, and suddenly it’s no longer just about losing her virginity, but about helping Cade. Because Lord help her, she might actually be falling for a porn star...

My Thoughts

Despite the title of this story, Kendall Ryan proves once again that her books are anything but hard to love. She definitely has a way of creating an addicting story that grabs my attention and keeps me hooked throughout the novel. I truly enjoy her writing!

In this story, we meet Alexa who is a nursing student with a rather pampered lifestyle. She’s caring but ever so cautious in her relationship choices. Cade, on the other hand, has had to struggle to just get by since he’s taken on the custody of his little sister Lily. Plagued with surmounting medical bills and the basic costs of raising a child, Cade has been forced to take a job that pays extremely well, but requires him to expose himself in more ways than one. These two meet one night when Cade is taken to the hospital where Alexa works after suffering from an occupational incident. These two realize an immediate attraction, but Cade’s career choices and bad boy image make it hard for Alexa to look past their differences.

If there’s one thing you can count on with Kendall Ryan, it’s that she has an ability to create characters with a ton of chemistry and some steamy moments that can fog your glasses. In addition, I love how she’s able to balance a good amount of conflict in her plot without making the story feel over dramatic. Ryan is great at crafting an entertaining story with the right amount of emotional pull and push.

In addition, with Hard to Love, I really enjoyed the secondary characters involved in this storyline. Lily was a perfect addition to the book which not only brought the two main characters together, but also exposed a gentler side of Cade that was endearing to witness. The way Alexa came to care for Lily was truly heartwarming. The only character I felt that was left hanging a bit was Tyson, so I’m wondering if Ryan has a spin-off intended just for him. His feelings for Alexa were clear, but they felt somewhat unresolved.

Overall, Ryan has proven once again that she has what it takes to deliver a solid romance with the right blend of chemistry and emotion. Enjoyed it much!

4 Suns

Review: Make Me Yours by Kendall Ryan

Make Me Yours (Unravel Me #2) by Kendall Ryan
PublishedNovember 10th 2012 by Kendall Ryan
Purchase: Amazon

About the book

Emotionally crippled Liz isn’t looking for a relationship when she meets delish boy-next-door, Cohen. He’s a few years younger, a volunteer firefighter, oh…and a virgin, making him totally off limits. But never one to back away from a challenge, she’s drawn to him even while she continues to satisfy her physical needs elsewhere.

Even as she spends her evenings in another man’s arms, she somehow finds herself curled up in Cohen’s bed each night. It’s been a long time since she had a true honest-to-goodness make out session, but Cohen’s showing her just how much fun not having sex can be.
When Cohen’s injured, her real feelings for him rise to the surface, and she has to decide if she’s willing to take a risk on love after enduring so much heartbreak in her past.

My Thoughts
My roomie Brandie just reviewed this book last week and let me tell you… she was spot on! I loved this book!! Even more so than Kendall Ryan’s first book Unravel Me, which don’t get me wrong… that was really good too. Ryan sure knows how to kick up the heat and deliver a pair of characters that have so much chemistry you can see the sparks fly off your eReader! She creates sexual tension that continues to build as the story progresses and what we finally get is a full on explosion. Loved it!!

In this book, we meet Liz who is finishing her Ph.D in Psychology and living a life filled with shallow, no-commitment relationships. She has a past that continues to haunt her, so when she meets Cohen it becomes a battle of facing her fears and learning to get past the event in her life that changed her perspective on love. Cohen comes from a family where he was raised by a single mom. He’d devoted to the ones he loves and lives his life according to values that are defined by his past as well. He refuses to share himself completely until he knows he can be certain he’s met “the one.” When these two collide, it becomes a journey of discovery, self realization and lots of good stuff in between.

Liz and Cohen were a perfect pair. I enjoyed witnessing the tension build between these two, but most of all I appreciated the sincerity of their relationship. One could easily become frustrated with Liz’s constant flightiness, but when her past is fully revealed, as a reader it’s difficult not to empathize. I adored how Cohen handled Liz throughout the novel. He was patient, understanding and most of all loving in all the ways that mattered. He’d do little things for Liz like get her a sweatshirt when she was cold, bring her a water when she was thirsty, carry her bags when they were too heavy… all without being asked and at the most unexpected moments. I kept awwwww'ing like a fool every time he appeared. It was those actions and other moments of sincerity that made me fall for this character completely.

I really enjoyed this installment to the Unravel Me series and I can’t wait to read her next book, Hard to Love.

4.5 Suns

Hard to Love by Kendall Ryan
Expected publication: January 16th 2013 by Kendall Ryan

About the book

Cade’s always taken risks…

Cade takes cares of his sick younger sister by doing what he does best--cage fighting and fu--er, starring in adult movies, his newest harebrained moneymaking scheme designed to pay for his sister’s growing medical bills. But when his latest gig finds him admitted to the ER sporting an erection from hell, thanks to the little pill given to him by the director, he can’t get the pretty little nurse who treated him out of his head, even though he knows she’s so far out of his league it should be illegal.

Alexa’s always played it safe…

Tired of being pigeonholed as the sweet, innocent one, hardworking nursing student Alexa has been looking for ways to break out of her Goody Two-shoes image. When her friend suggests the outlandish idea of losing her virginity to the sexy and sure-to-be-skilled porn star, Alexa is mortified. But then when Cade refuses her proposition, she finds herself pissed off and embarrassed. When she tracks him down to give him a piece of her mind, she isn’t prepared for what she finds. Watching him care for his little sister tugs at her heart, and suddenly it’s no longer just about losing her virginity, but about helping Cade. Because Lord help her, she might actually be falling for a porn star...

Waves of Sunday #5

Welcome to our fifth 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.

Today we are spotlighting

Hard to Love by Kendall Ryan

Published on December 18, 2012 by Kendall Ryan

Purchase: not yet available

About the book

Cade’s always taken risks…

Cade takes cares of his sick younger sister by doing what he does best--cage fighting and fu--er, starring in adult movies, his newest harebrained moneymaking scheme designed to pay for his sister’s growing medical bills. But when his latest gig finds him admitted to the ER sporting an erection from hell, thanks to the little pill given to him by the director, he can’t get the pretty little nurse who treated him out of his head, even though he knows she’s so far out of his league it should be illegal.

Alexa’s always played it safe…

Tired of being pigeonholed as the sweet, innocent one, hardworking nursing student Alexa has been looking for ways to break out of her Goody Two-shoes image. When her friend suggests the outlandish idea of losing her virginity to the sexy and sure-to-be-skilled porn star, Alexa is mortified. But then when Cade refuses her proposition, she finds herself pissed off and embarrassed. When she tracks him down to give him a piece of her mind, she isn’t prepared for what she finds. Watching him care for his little sister tugs at her heart, and suddenly it’s no longer just about losing her virginity, but about helping Cade. Because Lord help her, she might actually be falling for a porn star…

Crystal's Thoughts

Simply put I am already in love with this book.  I have a soft spot for fighters and well I have a feeling that ER scene will be hilarious and I love comedy in my spice.  Plus how can you not already have fallen in love with a guy who will do anything to help his sister.  I cannot wait to get my hands on this one!  Good find Arlene!

Arlene's Thoughts    

HA! I can sense the comedy in this one too Crystal. Talk about mortification! I also like the big brother doing what he has to in order to take care of his little sister. I'm excited to dive into this one too. Having previously read a book by this author I have a sense of what she's able to deliver. Can't wait!