Love Always, Damian by D.Nichole King


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Love Always, Damian
(Love Always Series Book #2)
by d. Nichole King
Released: May 26th 2015
Publisher: Limitless Publishing



They say time heals all wounds.
What a load of bull. It’s been four years, and Kate’s voice still echoes in my mind.
Every. Damn. Day.
I numb her memory when it taunts me. In college, I drown her out with booze and easy lays.
I can’t do what she asked.
I can’t let her go.
Not even when Lia shows up, freaking ripping what’s left of me to shreds. Caring about someone isn’t worth the deadness that follows after they’re gone. I didn’t ask for this. Didn’t ask for her.
And I sure as hell didn’t plan to miss her when she walked out of my front door. Now, if I want to keep her, I have to straighten myself out and earn her. I can’t screw this up.
Because if I do, I’ll lose more than just Lia.

I’ll lose my life…

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It takes me an hour to get to the cemetery. After Mom and Liam died, I never stepped foot
here. Not until Kate convinced me to come. It had been one of her five wishes.
One through three I’d done because she was with me. Because I loved her. I
promised her number four, so I followed through. Number five, though?
Number five is impossible.I come here often now—day, night, whenever I need to be close to her. Even in death, Kate draws me in. To this place where she’d only trodden once when she was alive.


I grab the three bouquets of flowers from the passenger seat and swing the door open. When Kate
brought me here four years ago, I barely managed to get out of the car. Now it’s easy.
Too fucking easy.
I don’t even think about coming anymore. It’s automatic. Routine, like my nightly shots of
whiskey. It shouldn’t be like this. In three short years I lost the three people I loved most. Death
sucks, and I’ve had my fill.


I slam the door closed and tread over the grass. The three identical stones jut up from the
ground, and even when I’m here after dark, I don’t have a problem seeing them.
They’re etched into my memory.
The idea to have Kate buried here beside my mother and brother was entirely mine and entirely
selfish. The Browdys had asked me to help with her funeral arrangements, and other than the time of the graveside service, this had been my only request. This way she’d be close to me.


Shade from the elder tree casts a shadow over them. I stand inside its cover from the sun,
facing the cold memorials. These pieces of granite have no real connection with
the people they were. Hell, they didn’t even pick them out. Didn’t see them, yet their names, dates of birth and death are etched into them as if they’d been owned by those they claim to represent.
 
Cemeteries—these stones—aren’t for the dead.
No, they’re for the living. My gaze trails over the Celtic symbols engraved at the center of each one. Identical to the tattoos inked into my body. Faith. Brotherhood. Hope. My eyes linger on Kate’s as they usually do, and the memory of when I’d given her the trinity heart necklace pours over me.
 
“It’s the Celtic symbol for hope. Now you’ll always know where to find it,”
I’d told her. Damn. I’d given it to her so she’d think of me whenever she needed me, but really, it was I who needed her. I take a deep breath to hold myself together. I lost everything the day Kate died.


I rake a hand through my hair and shut my eyes. Out here, away from everyone, I don’t have to
pretend that I have a fucking clue how to live without her. Out here, it’s just me. In front of Kate’s gravestone, I lower myself to the ground, dropping the flowers at my side. My chest is empty, yet somehow, it hurts. It’s the same damn thing year after year—aching to see her smile at me just one more time. One more and I’d be satisfied, I tell myself.


I know it’s a lie because one more smile from her would never be enough. I need to touch her, run
my fingers over her warm skin and protect the hell out of her.  But I’m a failure. 
I had the power within me, in my blood, to save her, and I failed. I can barely see the inches in front of me as I break down. Four years ago, my father sat here with me and told me the pain would never go away, but it would lessen over time.


What a load of bullshit; the pain has only grown.
“I miss you so damn much, Katie,” I say even though she can’t hear me. And that thought kicks
me in the gut as much as anything. No matter what I say to her now, she’ll
never know any of it.
I slide my fingertips over her name: Kathryn “Katie” Browdy. Seventeen short years on this
earth and I only had her last months. They were the best months of my life.


I sit with her until the sun begins to send streaks of gold over the horizon. Even though Kate
would be disappointed, I need to pick up more liquor before I head home. I have
to have something to get me through this pain. A gust of wind rustles the dead flowers I left on their graves last week. I scoop them up and replace them with the fresh ones I brought. Daisies for my mother, some generic flowers he wouldn’t give a shit about for Liam, and red roses for Kate.
Always red roses for my Katie.“Love you, Mom,” I murmur, fanning out the daisies in the vase beside her headstone.
 
Then I move onto Liam’s. “Take care of my girl, man,” I tell him, then I remember how I’d taken
care of his. “But if you touch her, I’ll fucking kill you.” I squat down and
lay Kate’s roses at the base of her stone. There’s nothing I could say to her
that I haven’t already said a million times. So I settle for the words I
couldn’t say until just before she died. “I love you, baby. I’ll always love
you.”






About the Author




Since I was born and raised in Iowa, I like to create stories where my home state is the setting. There's nothing like small-town Midwest scenery to create the perfect backdrop for an amazing tale!

I've always loved to read and write. I'll read anything: Classics, fantasy, contemporary, mystery, horror. It doesn't matter as long as it draws me in. As a kid, I was raised on authors such as Lurlene McDaniel, R.L. Stine, Danielle Steele, Mary Higgins Clark, Stephen King, and Shakespeare.

Writing-wise, my fondness lies in the YA/NA genre, though I do have a couple of women's fiction stories swimming around in my head. 

When not writing, I'm usually curled up with a book, scrapbooking, or doing yet another load of laundry.

Along with my incredible husband, I live in small-town Iowa with my four adorable (yet ornery) children and our dog, Peaches.

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Salem's Revenge by Kiki Howell






SALEM'S REVENGE


Author: Kiki Howell


Series: Salem Series #2


Genres: Contemporary, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Occult Horror


SYNOPSIS



In this sequel to the Amazon Bestseller, Hidden Salem, the story resumes one year later, another present day October, in Salem, MA. Filled with the same cross of pagan and paranormal elements, as well as suspense and occult horror weaved into Book One in the Salem Series, Book Two also contains touches of romance, giving readers a sweet addition to the spells and rituals. 

Denise Daniels came to Salem, MA to be in her best friend, Makayla’s wedding, but her matron of honor duties find her confronting more than she bargained for. In her first moments in Witch City, she’s greeted by a corpse used in a gruesome reanimation ritual.

Without warning, the final week of wedding preparations becomes mixed with a quick introduction to Wiccan practices, including necromancy used to communicate with the dead, as attacks by a mysterious, new coven seeking revenge increase. Denise soon becomes immersed in things she never expected, including automatisms—drawing elaborate pictures of two women in red cloaks in the woods—a pretty impressive feat for a girl who has only drawn stick figures prior.

As Denise tries to find her place in this world of magic, she discovers her own connection to the Salem of 1692. And, while losing the battle to save her heart from a romance that can never be, she ends up fighting to save her life.





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ABOUT THE AUTHOR







Ever since she was young, Kiki Howell has loved to listen to a well-woven tale with real characters, inspired plots, and delightful resolutions. Kiki could spend hours lost in a book, and soon she knew that creating lives, loves, and losses with just words had to be the greatest thing that she could do. To that end, she pursued her study of literature and writing, earning a bachelor’s degree in English. She then followed in a Master’s program in Creative Writing.


She has now had over forty stories published between eleven different publishers. She could not be more thrilled or grateful to see her creations polished and out in the real world. In May, 2011, Kiki was chosen as an Ohioana Book Festival author for her novel, Torn Asunder. She's also had three flash fiction stories win writing contests. In the fall of 2013, her novel, Hidden Salem, made the Amazon Top 100 Bestsellers Lists in Paranormal, Suspense and Ghosts; and in the fall of 2014, her novel. What Lies Within Us, made the Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers Lists in Gothic Fiction and Occult Horror.





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The Darkness within Him by Alice Raine



Synopsis


If you enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You, you will love the new ‘Untwisted’ series, which follows the highly addictive relationship between devilishly dark Nicholas Jackson and Rebecca Langley.

A dizzying, all-consuming affair with famous pianist Nicholas Jackson draws in timid bookshop owner Rebecca and engulfs her with his passion and dominance, then spits her out heartbroken and bruised.

Now, Rebecca is left trying to move on from the relationship she shared with Nicholas, but just as she starts to clear her head, he reappears in her life determined to win her back.

But seeing as Nicholas has already shown once that the darkness within him is lurking just below the surface, can Rebecca really take that risk again with her heart and body? 


What i Think

There is alot of mixed reviews that i have read about this book, some could'nt finish reading because it was boring to them others loved it. the ones saying they loved it were ones that also loved fifty shades of grey. after reading them i wasnt sure if i wanted to but also thinking that everyone see/reads different (looking for different things in each book) and having that in my mind i read it, and was glad that i did.


There is one thing i don't like when reading other reviews for books is that every erotica romance is stood up against fifty shades of grey but sorry to say this but fifty shades isn't the bomb yes it is a good series but i like crossfire series much more or inside out series well i have had my two cents worth so all im going to say is read it and come back and tell me what you think of it , because i loved it really good storyline as well as good characters.

I'm giving this first book out of the series a three reader rating only because there could be a little more but i will be reading the rest of the series and reviewing once im done.

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The Prince by Kiera Cass



Synopsis



Before thirty-five girls were chosen to compete in the Selection...
Before Aspen broke America's heart...
There was another girl in Prince Maxon's life...

Don't miss this thrilling 64-page original novella set in the world of the New York Times bestselling novel The Selection. Also features a teaser to The Elite, Kiera Cass's hotly anticipated sequel to The Selection.

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I am really enjoying this series so far i do like how the author has added novella's to give us insight to what some of the royal's were thinking about. Maxon was the same as what i was thinking he was like when reading the selection.

Maxon was/is the prince that everyone wants all most of them any way and the one that doesnt know she wants him yet is the one he fell for at first sight just like his mother told him it could happen. But before that happened the only real friend that had grown up with him told him she loved her and that if he didnt that her father was going to married her off......... I wont tell you want happens because then you dont have to read the book.

I recommend this book to the followers that are reading or thinking of reading the series to do so in order im also giving this novella a 4 read rating. hope you like it as much as i did.



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The Queen by Kiera Cass



Synopsis

Before America Singer's story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince….
Don't miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series. This prequel story takes place before the events of The Selection and is told from the point of view of Prince Maxon's mother, Amberly. Discover a whole new Selection with this inside look at how Maxon's parents met—and how an ordinary girl named Amberly became a beloved queen.
 

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 I love when the author adds to the series with novella's to give us a point of view to the other characters in the main books. this one shows you what the Queen went through when she was in the selection, i hope that there is going to be one for King Clarkson for both when he was going through the selection himself as well as when he is king for Maxon Selection time.

At one point of the book i felt like crying because of some of the things the select had to go through with the then Queen. I am recommending this book and series to my followers and everyone else that just loves a good read. and i hope the Kiera Cass writes more amazing books just like this series. I am giving this book a 4 reader rating only because it was to short for me, wishing it was a long read but thats what a novella is.


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The Selection by Kiera Cass




Synopsis


For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself--and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.


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For the first couple of pages i wasn't sure what was going on but the more i read the clearer it got and the more the story flowed, the story reminded me of something but couldn't put my finger on it. I really liked the book, totally fell in love with the covers of not just this one but all of the series.

The storyline follows America when she gets the the selection letter to be in the draw to become the new princess, but there is a problem she is in love with a number 6 Aspen and she doesn't want to be in the draw just in case she gets picked but things happen and she puts her name in.

 Prince Maxon was not like America was thinking he was like or told about the first couple of times the had alone time (one on one) it made me laugh out loud, things happen at makes you sit there going no she did not just do or say that he is the prince. but he is pretty down to earth in a prince kind of way.  

I have been wanting to read this series for a while now and im so glad that i started reading it, i am recommending this to all of my followers as well as family and friends that love to read. I gave this read a 4 reader rating because it was just a little slow getting into it, other then that i would of gave it a 5 rating.

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