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Thursday, June 21, 2018
What's Next, Wednesday (109)
Friday, May 19, 2017
She Wants It All - Blog Tour
NEW RELEASE! SHE WANTS IT ALL (Book 3, Sheridan Hall Series)
Author: Jessica Calla
Genre: NA Romance
Release Date: May 16, 2017
Publisher: BookFish Books
Cover Designer: Anita B. Carroll, Race-Point US
About She Wants it All...
Happy to sing cover songs with his band and float through New Jersey University with little to no effort, Dave Novak spends the first week of college partying. Then he meets Maggie Patrinski. Performing on stage in front of hundreds is easy for Dave, but the mere thought of Maggie sends his heart racing and turns him into a bumbling idiot. Even so, he can’t get her out of his mind.
Maggie’s not exactly thrilled when her roommate sets her up with Second Floor Dave, the hottie with a reputation. Not only has she just had her heart broken, but she’s vying for a competitive summer internship and studying to become a vet. She doesn’t have time for guys and isn’t interested in falling in love, especially when she may be moving across the country for the summer.
But as Maggie gets to know Dave, his charm wins her over and she falls hard and fast. The problem? Maggie has goals, Dave doesn’t. Maggie studies, Dave doesn’t. Maggie wants it all, Dave only wants her. With their summer plans up in the air and past mistakes creeping back into their lives, their future together is uncertain. The only thing they’re sure of is that when they’re together, they’re better.
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/She-Wants-Sheridan-Hall-Book-ebook/dp/B0727PC95H/
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/She-Wants-Sheridan-Hall-Book-ebook/dp/B0727PC95H/
Review
Will this be the final book for the friends of Sheridan Hall? In this third installment in the Sheridan Hall series, as their Freshman year in college comes to an end, Maggie and Dave are thrown together, but neither of them are ready for the sudden sparks that fly from the moment they embark on a date arranged by their mutual friend Megan (the main character in book two of the series).
As Maggie and Dave share the position of narrator, each of their characters come to life, shedding their supporting roles of the previous books and gaining main character status. At the end of book two, Maggie has just been dumped by boyfriend, Winston. She's sworn off boys, determined to focus on school and get a veterinary internship in Olympia, Washington. But roommate Meg made a deal and her agreement was that Maggie would go on a date with second-floor-Dave, who is rumored to have quite the reputation.
With the progression of the story line, readers learn that even though Maggie is heartbroken, she's a woman who truly wants it all. She wants the internship, the amazing grades, and the boyfriend who is completely devoted. She's an avid reader of the romance genre herself and she dreams of meeting her own hero one day. Though some readers may see this as naive, Maggie is aware of how it seems. Yet, that doesn't stop her from wanting it all. The ups and downs of this romance with Dave show that she's an intelligent and beautiful young woman who is trying to find her path. Specifically the path that allows her to be in love and be successful.
Unexpectedly, Dave just might be the beacon to that path. Early on in Freshman year, Dave made a bit of a name for himself in the rumor mill. He went a bit wild with his new college freedom and his reputation paid the price. Yet, when he first saw Maggie, all of that changed. She became his dream girl even though she had a serious boyfriend. And then, suddenly, she was single and Dave saw his chance. His determination to be a better man for Maggie is obvious, but he struggles to clear his name of the swirling rumors of his busy sexual life. As a lead singer in a band, he's constantly being hit on and propositions come from nearly every direction, especially from his neighbor, Suzi. But he wants to change. He wants to be deserving of Maggie's attention. Though his inability to speak when he's with her doesn't exactly help the situation.
When Maggie and Dave both realize that the other isn't the person they thought, the relationship takes a serious turn. After learning about each other, Maggie and Dave decides that the real is better than the fantasy, but there's trouble brewing as Winston decides that he wants Maggie back. Even though Dave is a bit obsessive and Maggie is a bit inconsistent, I think readers will root for this couple to defy the odds and the forces working against them.
My favorite things about this book is the evolution of the characters and how accurately their personalities as college Freshman are represented. Even though the book only covers a couple months, a lot happens that pushes the characters into adulthood. They each have to make complicated decisions that will alter their futures. Their Freshman year has been anything but easy, and it's written as such. Yet, when given the chance, the characters grow into their selves and experience a deepened sense of understanding in regard to love and friendship.
Readers who have enjoyed the first two installments of the Sheridan Hall series will really love this book. It's contemporary romance at its core with some very juicy descriptions. Though I didn't exactly like Maggie's views of romance-novel love, the deeper meaning of being able to have it 'all' translates well through her actions. I mean, when I was in college I wanted the same thing: perfect grades, perfect boyfriend, perfect future. (And I read my fair share of romance novels.) But real life is messy and discovering that while also learning how to adapt to it is the real lesson that will connect Maggie to readers. As for Dave, readers will no doubt think his stuttering and nervousness around Maggie are cute and quirky characteristics, but his evolution while discovering and searching for his own path and passion will make Dave seem real and dimensional.
Rating: 3/5 Cups
Other Books In the Sheridan Hall Series...
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| SHE LAUGHS IN PINK (Book 1, Sheridan Hall Series) |
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SHE RUNS AWAY (Book 2, Sheridan Hall Series)
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About the Author...
Jessica Calla is a contemporary romance, new adult, and women's fiction author who moonlights during the day as an attorney. If she's not writing, lawyering, or parenting, you'll most likely find her at the movies, scrolling through her Twitter feed, or gulping down various forms of caffeine (sometimes all three at once).
Jessica is a member of Romance Writers of America, involved in the Contemporary, Young Adult, and New Jersey Chapters, and is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. A Jersey girl through and through, she resides in the central part of the state with her husband, two sons, and dog.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jess_calla
Website: http://www.jessicacalla.com/
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Teaser Tuesday (264)
Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR, or just share what you are currently reading. It is very easy to play along:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.
She Wants it All (Kindle 43%)
- Jessica Calla
I walk past him and open the door, tilting my chin toward the hallway. "Maybe that's your problem, Win. You're always being 'realistic.'" It's the same word he used when we broke up. It's not realistic for us to spend the rest of our lives together. We're only in college. Jerk. "Sometimes I have no idea what I ever saw in you. Thanks for your support."
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Blog Tour - She Runs Away (Sheridan Hall #2)
Today I have the honor of hosting Jessica Calla for the release of her follow up story featuring the luscious Ben in, She Runs Away! Keep reading because there is a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
Title: She Runs Away (Sheridan Hall Series, Book 2)
Author: Jessica Calla
Genre: New Adult
Release date: November 15, 2016
Blurb:
After tragedy strikes New Jersey University's Sheridan Hall, freshman quarterback Ben Riley’s stable, normal life is turned upside down. Sidelined from playing the game he loves and on the verge of losing his scholarship, Ben wants nothing more than to escape the chaos of college and return home to rural Pennsylvania and his family.
Yet, there’s something that keeps him from running. Or someone. A cute blonde he had a chance with but blew off for all the wrong reasons.
Megan Smith has secrets. Secrets that have burned her in the past. Secrets she’s unwilling to share with anyone at Sheridan Hall—especially Ben, her sexy, rough-around-the-edges floormate who broke her heart in a matter of days after moving into Sheridan. Meg decided early on that it’s easier to live life on her own than to share her secrets and let people in.
Meg runs, and Ben follows. But sooner or later, the clock on their chance at love will expire. With inner demons dragging them both down, they must find a way to stop running and trust one another or risk losing their perfectly matched love forever.
Review:
Jessica Calla shares a contemporary college-aged romance with readers in She Runs Away, the second book in the Sheridan Hall series. I haven't read the first installment, but from the details of book two it seems that there was a shooting in a dorm at NJU and Frank, a friend of many, was killed and Ben was shot in the shoulder. This book takes place a few months later, when the students of Sheridan Hall are trying to rebuild their lives.
Megan and Ben are the main characters of this book and share the title of first-person narrator. As they switch back and forth, readers get an inside look at what each character is thinking and feeling.
Megan has liked Ben since she met him, but he broke her trust instantly when he dumped Megan on their first date. When Ben comes up with a sex contract, Meg believes that she can have physical intimacy without putting her heart at risk again. Of course... she is terribly mistaken. Megan's life shifts into chaotic mode when Ben starts wanting more than just sex and her presumably dead mother turns out to be alive which means her father has been lying to her. Readers will connect with Megan on her uncertainty and hesitant nature, but even readers will get a little tired of her running away all the time. Megan needs to take a chance on life, and readers will hope she can get there before it's too late. As readers watch Megan grow and open herself up, it's amazing how the negative aspects in her life seem to want to work themselves out. It's also great to witness a girl who feels so alone be supported by so many people.
Ben is the protector of Sheridan Hall. He's seen as a hero since the shooting, but that doesn't make him feel like one. Ben wants to keep everyone safe because he blames himself for Frank's death. He especially wants to keep Megan safe and take back everything that happened on their first date - specifically the part where he blew it. Ben is a nice guy who people can depend on and trust. He's always worried about others and wondering what he could do to help. However, putting that much focus on other people has caused him to slide into a bit of a depression. He doesn't know what to do about football, he grows a beard so he can hide behind it, and he feels like giving up and going home. But then there's Megan, giving him a reason to keep trying as he tries to gain back her trust and earn her love. She makes him incredibly happy and it's enjoyable to read their battles and banter. Readers will emotionally connect with Ben based on his history with the shooting, but they'll also see that he's a kind-hearted man who is in need of some guidance.
The plot of She Runs Away is focused on Megan and Ben's relationship. However, there are a few side plots that also move the story forward. Other character relationships show up and bring a little drama with them, like Juliet and Chase who are the main lovebirds of the basement dorms in Sheridan, and the break-up between Winston and Mags. There's also a very interesting storyline with Megan's dad who was a Pro-football player. Though, the main suspense includes Megan's mother who suddenly shows up in Megan's life. Megan's dad tells her to stay away because her mother's a bad person, but Megan is willing to take that chance. She Runs Away is a book about healing and opening up. It does have quite a bit of cursing and sex, but I think it works well for the college aged characters.
The ending also has a little hint of something coming next... perhaps a third installment with Maggie as the main character?
Rating: 3.5/5 Cups
Buy Now She Runs Away!
About the Author
Jessica Calla is a contemporary romance and women's fiction author who moonlights during the day as an attorney. If she's not writing, lawyering, or parenting, you'll most likely find her at the movies, scrolling through her Twitter feed, or gulping down various forms of caffeine (sometimes all three at once).
Jessica is a member of Romance Writers of America, involved in the Contemporary, Young Adult, and New Jersey Chapters, and is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. She recently became the oldest marketing intern ever at BookFish Books. A Jersey girl through and through, she resides in the central part of the state with her husband, two sons, and dog.
Find Jessica on Twitter (@jess_calla) or at her website (www.jessicacalla.com). She loves to make reader and writer friends.
Here is the link to the rafflecopter giveaway:
Sunday, October 16, 2016
She Runs Away (Sheridan Hall #2)
After tragedy strikes New Jersey University's Sheridan Hall, freshman quarterback Ben Riley’s stable, normal life is turned upside down. Sidelined from playing the game he loves and on the verge of losing his scholarship, Ben wants nothing more than to escape the chaos of college and return home to rural Pennsylvania and his family.Yet, there is something that keeps him from running. Or someone. A cute blonde he had a chance with but blew off for all the wrong reasons.
Megan Smith has secrets. Secrets that have burned her in the past. Secrets she’s unwilling to share with anyone at Sheridan Hall—especially Ben, her sexy, rough around the edges floormate who broke her heart in a matter of days after moving into Sheridan. Meg decided early on that it’s easier to live life on her own than to share her secrets and let people in.
Meg runs and Ben follows, but sooner or later the clock on their chance at love will expire. With inner demons dragging them both down, they must find a way to stop running and trust one another, or risk losing their perfectly-matched love forever.
*May Contain Spoilers*
Jessica Calla shares a contemporary college-aged romance with readers in She Runs Away, the second book in the Sheridan Hall series. I haven't read the first installment, but from the details of book two it seems that there was a shooting in a dorm at NJU and Frank, a friend of many, was killed and Ben was shot in the shoulder. This book takes place a few months later, when the students of Sheridan Hall are trying to rebuild their lives.
Megan and Ben are the main characters of this book and share the title of first-person narrator. As they switch back and forth, readers get an inside look at what each character is thinking and feeling.
Megan has liked Ben since she met him, but he broke her trust instantly when he dumped Megan on their first date. When Ben comes up with a sex contract, Meg believes that she can have physical intimacy without putting her heart at risk again. Of course... she is terribly mistaken. Megan's life shifts into chaotic mode when Ben starts wanting more than just sex and her presumably dead mother turns out to be alive which means her father has been lying to her. Readers will connect with Megan on her uncertainty and hesitant nature, but even readers will get a little tired of her running away all the time. Megan needs to take a chance on life, and readers will hope she can get there before it's too late. As readers watch Megan grow and open herself up, it's amazing how the negative aspects in her life seem to want to work themselves out. It's also great to witness a girl who feels so alone be supported by so many people.
Ben is the protector of Sheridan Hall. He's seen as a hero since the shooting, but that doesn't make him feel like one. Ben wants to keep everyone safe because he blames himself for Frank's death. He especially wants to keep Megan safe and take back everything that happened on their first date - specifically the part where he blew it. Ben is a nice guy who people can depend on and trust. He's always worried about others and wondering what he could do to help. However, putting that much focus on other people has caused him to slide into a bit of a depression. He doesn't know what to do about football, he grows a beard so he can hide behind it, and he feels like giving up and going home. But then there's Megan, giving him a reason to keep trying as he tries to gain back her trust and earn her love. She makes him incredibly happy and it's enjoyable to read their battles and banter. Readers will emotionally connect with Ben based on his history with the shooting, but they'll also see that he's a kind-hearted man who is in need of some guidance.
The plot of She Runs Away is focused on Megan and Ben's relationship. However, there are a few side plots that also move the story forward. Other character relationships show up and bring a little drama with them, like Juliet and Chase who are the main lovebirds of the basement dorms in Sheridan, and the break-up between Winston and Mags. There's also a very interesting storyline with Megan's dad who was a Pro-football player. Though, the main suspense includes Megan's mother who suddenly shows up in Megan's life. Megan's dad tells her to stay away because her mother's a bad person, but Megan is willing to take that chance. She Runs Away is a book about healing and opening up. It does have quite a bit of cursing and sex, but I think it works well for the college aged characters.
The ending also has a little hint of something coming next... perhaps a third installment with Maggie as the main character?
Rating: 3.5/5 Cups
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Teaser Tuesday (233)
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm/Books and a Beat. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers
She Runs Away (Kindle 23%)
- Jessica Calla
"Why can't you let me meet her, then maybe she'll back off with whatever she's threatening to do?" I say the words but the thought of meeting someone who claims to be my mother makes my stomach turn.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
She Runs Away - Cover Reveal
Today is the cover reveal for She Runs Away by Jessica Calla! It's Book 2 in the Sheridan Hall Series and a follow up story about Ben, whom you may remember from She Laughs In Pink. And stay tuned for a giveaway!!
Blurb:
After tragedy strikes New Jersey University's Sheridan Hall, freshman quarterback Ben Riley’s stable,normal life is turned upside down. Sidelined from playing the game he loves and on the verge of losing his scholarship, Ben wants nothing more than to escape the chaos of college and return home to rural Pennsylvania and his family.
Yet, there’s something that keeps him from running. Or someone. A cute blonde he had a chance with but blew off for all the wrong reasons.
Megan Smith has secrets. Secrets that have burned her in the past. Secrets she’s unwilling to share with anyone at Sheridan Hall—especially Ben, her sexy, rough-around-the-edges floormate whobroke her heart in a matter of days after moving into Sheridan. Meg decided early on that it’s easier to live life on her own than to share her secrets and let people in.
Meg runs, and Ben follows. But sooner or later, the clock on their chance at love will expire. With inner demons dragging them both down, they must find a way to stop running and trust one another or risk losing their perfectly matched love forever.
About the Author:
Jessica Calla is a contemporary romance and women's fiction author who moonlights during the day as an attorney. If she's not writing, lawyering, or parenting, you'll most likely find her at the movies, scrolling through her Twitter feed, or gulping down various forms of caffeine (sometimes all three at once).
Jessica is a member of Romance Writers of America, involved in the Contemporary, Young Adult, and New Jersey Chapters, and is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. She recently became the oldest marketing intern ever at BookFish Books, and was named a Young Adult mentor for the FicFest writing contest. A Jersey girl through and through, she resides in the central part of the state with her husband, two sons, and dog.
Find Jessica onTwitter (@jess_calla) or at her website (www.jessicacalla.com). She loves to make reader and writer friends.
Now that we've shared this awesome cover, we can't wait to share the book! See you in November (just in time for Christmas--YAY)!
The Cover
Title: She Runs Away (Sheridan Hall Series, Book 2)
Author: Jessica Calla
Genre: New Adult
Release date: November 15, 2016
Publisher: BookFish Books
Cover Artist: Anita Carroll at Race-Point
Blurb:
After tragedy strikes New Jersey University's Sheridan Hall, freshman quarterback Ben Riley’s stable,normal life is turned upside down. Sidelined from playing the game he loves and on the verge of losing his scholarship, Ben wants nothing more than to escape the chaos of college and return home to rural Pennsylvania and his family.
Yet, there’s something that keeps him from running. Or someone. A cute blonde he had a chance with but blew off for all the wrong reasons.
Megan Smith has secrets. Secrets that have burned her in the past. Secrets she’s unwilling to share with anyone at Sheridan Hall—especially Ben, her sexy, rough-around-the-edges floormate whobroke her heart in a matter of days after moving into Sheridan. Meg decided early on that it’s easier to live life on her own than to share her secrets and let people in.
Meg runs, and Ben follows. But sooner or later, the clock on their chance at love will expire. With inner demons dragging them both down, they must find a way to stop running and trust one another or risk losing their perfectly matched love forever.
About the Author:
Jessica Calla is a contemporary romance and women's fiction author who moonlights during the day as an attorney. If she's not writing, lawyering, or parenting, you'll most likely find her at the movies, scrolling through her Twitter feed, or gulping down various forms of caffeine (sometimes all three at once).Jessica is a member of Romance Writers of America, involved in the Contemporary, Young Adult, and New Jersey Chapters, and is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. She recently became the oldest marketing intern ever at BookFish Books, and was named a Young Adult mentor for the FicFest writing contest. A Jersey girl through and through, she resides in the central part of the state with her husband, two sons, and dog.
Find Jessica onTwitter (@jess_calla) or at her website (www.jessicacalla.com). She loves to make reader and writer friends.
There is a cover reveal wide giveaway for the cover reveal of She Runs Away.
One person will win a $25 Amazon gift card!
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