New Release Review: Announcing Trouble by Amy Fellner Dominy

Announcing Trouble

by Amy Fellner Dominy

Publication Date: August 5, 2019

Publisher: Entangled Teen Crush

I may know everything there is to know about baseball, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. Or like him. Garrett Reeves: sidelined player and the embodiment of everything I’ve learned to hate about baseball. He’s gorgeous, he’s cocky, he’s laser-focused on getting back in the game, no matter the cost.

When he convinces me to call games alongside him, our chemistry heats up the booth. We’re good together, whether I want to admit it or not. I’m finding that I like baseball again, but even worse, I’m liking Garrett. A lot.

But when he has to decide between our future and a new shot at his dreams, I know baseball will win out every time.

Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book has tons of hilarious banter, lots of sexual tension, and a hero who will throw a wild pitch right at your heart.

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46373939-announcing-trouble  

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My review: 4.5 stars!
Yay for YA baseball goodness! Announcing Trouble had everything I love about YA- smart relatable characters (I loved both main characters!), witty banter, and fun chemistry. Amy Fellner Dominy certainly knows her baseball and I appreciated her attention to detail, and learned so much about announcing games too. This one was hit out of the park!

Giveaway Details:

·         Signed Paperback Copy of ANNOUNCING TROUBLE by Amy Fellner Dominy

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amy Fellner Dominy is the award-winning author of books for teens, tweens and toddlers. An MFA playwright, Amy’s novels include The Fall of Grace; Die for You; A Matter of Heart; Audition & Subtraction; OyMG and the picture books series, Cookiesaurus Rex. Amy was recognized in 2017 by the Arizona Library Association with the Judy Goddard Award. Her novels have been recognized as Bank Street College of Education Best Book Selections, and OyMG is a Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Teens. Amy lives in Phoenix with her husband and a puppy who is training them. To learn more, visit www.amydominy.com or find her on Facebook at amyfellnerdominyauthor and Instagram at @amydominy.

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Link to Tour Schedule:

http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/tour-schedule-announcing-trouble-by-amy-fellner-dominy/

Blog Tour: The Sweetheart Sham by Danielle Ellison

The Sweetheart Sham (Southern Charmed #1)

by Danielle Ellison

Publication Date: December 4, 2017

Publisher: Entangled Teen: Crush

In a small town like Culler, South Carolina, you guard your secrets like you guard your cobbler recipe: with your life. Georgia Ann Monroe knows a thing or two about secrets: she’s been guarding the truth that her best friend Will is gay for years now. But what happens when a little white lie to protect him gets her into a fake relationship…and then the boy of her dreams shows up?

Enter Beau Montgomery: Georgie’s first love, hotter than ever, and much too much of a southern gentleman to ever pursue someone else’s girl. There’s no way to come clean to Beau while still protecting Will. But bless their hearts, they live in Culler—where secrets always have a way of revealing themselves.

Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains a hilarious “fakeship,” a scorching-hot impossible relationship, and a heartwarming best-friendship that will make you want to call your best friend right here, right now.

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33025418-the-sweetheart-sham  

My review: 4 stars
I am such a sucker for an Entangled Teen Crush with a cute disclaimer! The Sweetheart Sham did not disappoint. I adored the friendship between Georgia Ann and Will and always love a second chance romance. I was glad to see that this was the first book in a series- I'll definitely be checking out more from Danielle Ellison.

Purchase Links:

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Giveaway Details:

The Sweetheart Sham Prize Pack (US):

-Pampering goodies (sweet southern soap and bath bombs)

-a “peanut butter <3s jelly="" mug="" o:p="">

-ice cream erasers

-heart shaped sunglasses

-a copy of “Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit” by Jaye Robin Brown

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Danielle Ellison is a nomad, always on the lookout for an adventure and the next story. In addition to writing, she’s the founder and coordinator of the NoVa TEEN Book Festival. When she’s not busy with books, she’s probably watching her favorite shows, drinking coffee, or fighting her nomadic urges. She is newly settled in Oklahoma (for now) with her cat, Simon, but you can always find her on twitter @DanielleEWrites.

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The tour schedule for The Sweetheart Sham can be found here: http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/tour-schedule-the-sweetheart-sham-by-danielle-ellison/ 

Blog Tour: The Heartbreak Cure by Amanda Ashley

The Heartbreak Cure by Amanda Ashby

Publication Date: December 4, 2017

Publisher: Entangled Teen: Crush

How to get over a heartbreak:

Step one: Eat your body weight in brownies.

Step two: Throw yourself into your dreams of becoming a famous writer.

Step three: Beg your (hottie) ex-neighbor to act as your fake boyfriend.

Step four: Skip step three unless you’re ready for some serious fallout.

After being dumped and humiliated over the summer, Cat Turner does what any sane girl would do. She asks bad boy Alex Locke to be her fake boyfriend and show the world (and her editor at the school newspaper) that she’s fine. Problem is, the more time she spends with Alex, the more she risks getting her heart broken. For real this time.

Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains a swoony bad boy who will melt your heart, brownies, and witty banter. One, two, or all three might prove addictive…

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36476507-the-heartbreak-cure  

My review: 4 stars
Friends-to-lovers is always one of my favorite tropes, and The Heartbreak Cure combines it with a fun fauxmance for a really sweet enjoyable YA story. I loved Alex- poor guy, his childhood is really tragic and I wanted to reach in the book and give him a big hug. Cat is a great character- someone I'd want to be friends with. I enjoyed the side characters too, in particular Cat's mom and Alex's boss Joe and his grandmother Birdie. Lots of witty dialog and swoony moments- a great read!

Purchase Links:

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Giveaway Information: 

·        $20 Amazon Gift Card

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Amanda Ashby was born in Australia but now lives in New Zealand where she writes romance, young adult and middle grade books. She also works in a library, owns far too many vintage tablecloths and likes to delight her family by constantly rearranging the furniture. She has a degree in English and Journalism from the University of Queensland and is married with two children. Her debut book was nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award, and her first young adult book was listed by the New York Public Libraryʼs Stuff for the Teen Age.  Because she’s mysterious she also writes middle grade books under the name, Catherine Holt and hopes that all this writing won’t interfere with her Netflix schedule.

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The tour schedule for The Heartbreak Cure can be found here: http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/tour-schedule-the-heartbreak-cure-by-amanda-ashby/  

Blog Tour: A Messy, Beautiful Life By Sara Jade Alan

A Messy, Beautiful Life

by Sara Jade Alan

Publication Date: October 2, 2017

Publisher: Entangled Teen

Life is funny sometimes.

And not always the ha, ha kind. Like that one time where a hot guy tried to kiss me and I fell. Down. Hard. And then found out I had cancer.

I’m trying to be strong for my friends and my mom.

And I’m trying so hard to be “just friends” with that hot guy, even though he seems to want so much more. But I won’t do that to him. He’s been through this before with his family, and I’m not going to let him watch me die.

So, I tell myself: Smile Ellie. Be funny Ellie. Don’t cry Ellie, because once I start, I might not stop.

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36103768-a-messy-beautiful-life

My review: 4.5 stars!
Oh my goodness- this book was so full of feels! Alan was absolutely masterful at bringing comedy into an automatically angsty situation. It was charming and had perfect dialog. What an amazing friend group she created for Ellie- all believable, honest characters. A must read!

Purchase Links:

Amazon | Amazon Australia | Amazon UK | Amazon Canada | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | Entangled

Giveaway Details

 • A Messy, Beautiful Life Prize Pack, which includes A Messy, Beautiful Life tote bag, DVD of the anime rom-com Ranma 1/2, Disco ball key chain, Bag of Marshmallow Mateys cereal

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

 

Sara Jade Alan wrote her first comedy sketch during second grade recess, then cast it, directed it, and made costumes out of garbage bags. Since then, she has performed in over a thousand improvised and scripted shows all over the country. When she lived in New York City with her college improv group, she worked as an assistant to a best-selling author of young adult novels featuring strong female heroes and was completely inspired by her books and the awesomeness of her teen fans. Spending a year on crutches, Sara turned to writing her own young adult stories and was hooked. Currently, she is one-half of the comedy duo, The Novelistas, who perform about writing and teach performance to writers. Hailing from a suburb of Chicago, Sara now lives in Colorado with her husband—who she met in that college improv group—and daughter, who they waited a bunch of years to make. She is a member of and guest instructor at Lighthouse Writers Workshop.

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The tour schedule for A Messy, Beautiful Life can be found here: http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/tour-schedule-a-messy-beautiful-life-by-sara-jade-alan-presented-by-entangled-teen/

New Release Review: The Rules of Persuasion by Amity Hope

The Rules of Persuasion

by Amity Hope

Publication Date:  August 14, 2017
Publisher:  Entangled Teen Crush

1)    Take things slow (her rule)

2)    Make it believable (his rule)

After tragedy hit her family, Meg Matthews officially crossed the line from “good girl” to “bad girl.” Motorcycle? Check. Graffiti? Check. The only thing Meg hadn’t planned on was blackmail. Too bad now a certain infuriating boy holds Meg’s future in his hands…

            When Luke Prescott—star pitcher and town golden boy—catches Meg vandalizing the school, she’s given two choices: face the consequences or enter into a fake relationship with him to get his parents and his ex off his back.

            But as Meg and Luke grow closer, they both realize they’ve been keeping secrets from each other. Their fake relationship might be doomed from the start—if they can’t learn to open up to the one person they never thought they’d trust.

Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains late-night graffiti sessions, flirty baseball lessons, and a never-ending list of relationship rules just made to be broken.    

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35674539-the-rules-of-persuasion

My review: 4 stars!
I'm a sucker for faux-romance, esp when it's YA, and of course BASEBALL! Toss in some witty banter, and I'm definitely in. The Rules of Persuasion was just plain adorable! It's a flirty, fun, quick summer read.

Purchase Links:

Amazon | Amazon.com.au | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | Entangled

Giveaway Information: 

·        ·         $20 Amazon Gift Card (INT)

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Amity lives in beautiful northern Minnesota with her two sons, two cats and their Rottweiler. She has a degree in elementary education and worked in that field for ten years before deciding to chase her dream. Her debut novel, Twisted, was listed by Amazon as a Top 100 Kids & Teens Kindle Book of 2012. If she's not writing, or spending time with her boys, she's most likely reading.

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The tour schedule for The Rules of Persuasion can be found here: http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/tour-schedule-the-rules-of-persuasion-by-amity-hope-presented-by-entangled-teen-crush/

Blog Tour and Review: Falling for Forever by Melissa Chambers

Falling for Forever
Before Forever #2

by Melissa Chambers

Publication Date:  July 3, 2017
Publisher:  Entangled Teen

The second Jenna Quigley turns eighteen, she’s headed to L.A. to extend the timer on her fifteen minutes of fame. Too bad her dad made her promise to graduate high school first. Silver lining? Her new school has a serious talent competition with a $25,000 cash prize, which would go a long way in L.A. Jenna’s got plenty of talent—she didn’t almost win America’s Newest Sensation for nothing. But it’ll take everything she’s got to bring down the music nerd with a stick up his butt…no matter how cute he is in those glasses.

Miles Cleveland needs to win that talent contest. When some hot girl stole his audition spot on America’s Newest Sensation, his chance to study music flounced off to New York with her. Now, not only can he win enough money to pay for his education, he can get revenge on that very same girl. He can’t start to question his plan, though…no matter how deep Jenna buries into his heart.

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35289079-falling-for-forever

My review: 4 Stars!
I read Falling for Forever immediately after reading the first book in this series, The Summer Before Forever, and I liked Falling for Forever even more! (Note that Falling for Forever can read just fine as a standalone.) Jenna was introduced in the first book, and I was not a fan of hers at all- she was so full of herself! But I do love a series that can change my mind about a character, and Chambers definitely did that with this book. I loved the premise of this story and loved that there was a talent competition in the plot- I have no musical talent AT ALL myself but love reading about singers and musicians. Jenna and Miles had great chemistry and I enjoyed the believable banter between them. Overall a great read!

Purchase Links:

Google Play | BAM | Chapters | Indies | Amazon | B&N | Kobo | TBD | iBooks

Giveaway Information: 

·        One (1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card

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Melissa Chambers writes contemporary novels for young, new, and actual adults. A Nashville native, she spends her days working in the music industry and her nights tapping away at her keyboard. While she’s slightly obsessed with alt rock, she leaves the guitar playing to her husband and kid. She never misses a chance to play a tennis match, listen to an audiobook, or eat a bowl of ice cream. (Rocky road, please!) She serves as the president elect for the Music City Romance Writers and is the author of The Summer Before Forever and Falling for Forever (Entangled Teen).

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OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29902748-the-summer-before-forever

The tour schedule for Falling for Forever can be found here: http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/tour-schedule-falling-for-forever-by-melissa-chambers-presented-by-entangled-teen/

New Release Review: The Perfectly Imperfect Match by Kendra C. Highley

The Perfectly Imperfect Match (Suttonville Sentinels #3)

by Kendra C. Highley

Publication Date:  July 10, 2017
Publisher:  Entangled Teen Crush

Pitcher Dylan Dennings has his future all mapped out: make the minors straight out of high school, work his way up the farm system, and get called up to the majors by the time he’s twenty-three. The Plan has been his sole focus for years, and if making his dreams come true means instituting a strict “no girls” policy, so be it.

Lucy Foster, needlepoint ninja, big sister to an aspiring pitcher, and chicken advocate, likes a little mayhem. So what if she gets lost taking her brother to baseball camp…at her own high school? The pitching coach, some hotshot high school player, obviously thinks she’s a hot mess. Too bad he’s cute, because he’s so not her type.

Problem is, they keep running into each other, and every interaction sparks hotter than the last. But with Dylan’s future on the line, he has to decide whether some rules are made to be broken…

Disclaimer: This book contains a crazy night of moonlit skinny-dipping, a combustible crush, and kisses swoony enough to unwind even the most Type A athlete.

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35404649-the-perfectly-imperfect-match

My review: 4.5 Perfect Game Stars
I was so excited to see that Kendra C. Highley was releasing another book in her Suttonville Sentinels series! Although I love all sports romance, baseball is my very favorite sport. Dylan and Lucy were both great characters, and I loved the banter between them as they got to know each other and tried to deny the chemistry between them. This book was super cute and fun!

Purchase Links:

Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | Entangled

Giveaway Information: 

·        Signed copies of The Bad Boy Bargain and Swinging at Love, signed bookmarks , and a $25 Amazon Gift Card (US only)

  

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Kendra C. Highley lives in north Texas with her husband and two children. She also serves as staff to four self-important and high-powered cats. This, according to the cats, is her most important job. She believes in everyday magic, extraordinary love stories, and the restorative powers of dark chocolate.

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OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES

The Bad Boy Bargain

by Kendra C. Highley

Published Date: November 14, 2016

My Rating: 5/5

Swinging At Love (Suttonville Sentinels #2)

by Kendra C. Highley

Publication Date:  March 13, 2017

My Rating: 5/5

  

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/series/199685

The tour schedule for The Perfectly Imperfect Match can be found here: http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/tour-schedule-the-perfectly-imperfect-match-by-kendra-c-highley-presented-by-entangled-teen-crush/