My Thoughts
Alexa definitely has some intimacy and trust issues, but all with good reason due to her previous boyfriend. We see early on that she has these and is working on it with the help of a therapist. Her friends talk her into going to a club and she comes face to face with Julian. There is an instant connection and they are combustible together.
Julian is one spicy Spanish speaking naughty talker. He is also the more open one in the relationship and spends most of the time not sure where he stands with Alexa due to her issues and inability to share about why she has them. I felt bad for him and there were a few times I wanted to shake some sense into Alexa. I loved that he was patient and talked things through with her trying to understand. He challenges her in so many ways loving her the whole time. I also loved that they communicated their feelings through song lyrics. So sweet. I really love them together.
I give Stay 5 hearts!
About the Book
Alexa is beautiful, independent and hard to resist for
serially unattached Julian. Neither one is looking for a relationship, but
their palpable chemistry and instant emotional connection is too strong to
ignore. For the first time in years, Julian is interested in more than just
sex. He wants a relationship with intoxicating Alexa, but it’s not that simple.
Not only are Julian and Alexa struggling with the intensity of this new
relationship, but they also have to contend with Luke, Alexa’s best friend, whose
own love for her leaves him willing to do anything to convince her that Julian
is not the man for her. Luke’s determination and Alexa’s secret past threaten
to tear Julian and Alexa apart as she struggles to open her heart to love.
Julian and Alexa embark upon a roller-coaster ride of emotional and physical
passion that both pulls them apart and holds them together. Despite their
affinity for each other, Alexa fears that Julian will leave when he learns
about her past and Julian is unsure he can love a woman who in so many ways
remains a mystery, a woman who keeps threatening to run, a woman who can’t
decide if she is going to STAY.
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About the Author
Have you ever woken up one day and said, “Today’s the day
I’m going to do (insert thing here)?” Well, I did, and the result is my first
novel, Stay. I always thought of myself as a decent writer, and then a trip
down memory lane through my ninth grade book of poetry confirmed it. I realize
that I have always had a romantic side and a way with words. With support from
my husband and kids (and an unspoken agreement to leave me alone for a few
hours every night), I embarked on this incredible writing journey.
I’m originally from sunny Southern California and spent my
summers in South Florida. I attended college at FSU and received my Masters in
New Mexico. I finally settled in the Washington, DC area. My happy place has
always been anywhere near the water.
When I’m not writing, I help run a business with my husband,
watch an inordinate amount of sports (my kids play something 365 days a year),
indulge my competitive spirit on the tennis court, and spend time with my
awesome family and friends.
I am an avid reader, but find my characters feel neglected
when I hang out with other author’s characters for too long. When I do read,
historical fiction is my favorite genre. I love traveling and experiencing
different cultures, places, and times.
I feel so blessed that my love of books inspired me to
finally do something that I forgot I had always dreamed about doing.
My someday has arrived!
Giveaway
Open to US and Canada
Signed copy of Stay
25$ Amazon Gift Card
A swag pack ( mug, pen, postcards )
Thanks for being on the tour, Wendy! Glad you liked it! :)
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