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Monday, March 17, 2014

Blog Tour Review & Giveaway

Taking Flight
by

Nicky Jayne

Release Date: March 13, 2014

\~ Synopsis ~

Wedding bells ring in the distance as the cold wind, whips through the small town of Lake Jackson Texas. Angel smiles longingly at her parents as they stand hand on hand exchanges vows. A rough childhood and a bank account full of money has made him the man he is today. Cars are his hobby but women are his passion. The sound of engines and smell of timber fill the waking hours, but at night the darkness fills more than night sky. Can he control himself enough to hold on to the one person who fate brings to his life.

Willow, had everything she ever needed in life, until the day her mother passed. With a controlling money driven grandmother, she falls into line. The life that is expected of her. Allied Linc, is one of the largest finance companies on the Florida coast. It was there she met her soon to be husband Duncan. Struggling with her overpowering family has made life tough for Willow, her every move is reported to the matriarch of the family, thoughts of running away from it all were a daily occurrence until she met Duncan. As time passes the days get easier to bear, with Duncan by her side.

Planning their wedding, Willow is distracted from all the lies and deceit that play out in front of her. Running from all she holds dear, everything she called home. She is now faced with one of the biggest challenges of her life. Falling to the mercy of Sharon and her husband her troubles are far from over. The sound of his voice, does more to her than she ever thought possible. Her emotions rage when he is around.

Hidden away in his cabin, Parker fights with the attraction. She has fought his every attempt, his money only pushes her farther away. Time passes, as quickly as the night. Avoidance is key, but when tragedy strikes. They are thrown together, holding on to the memories of happier times.

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~ Excerpt ~

The sound of “I love you” fills the room. My heart drops to my knees. My throat constricts; I can’t breathe. Those three words were meant for me. He doesn’t notice me standing in the doorway. He doesn’t notice the look of shock and pain that carries across my face. I can feel the tears burn, as he calls her name.

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~ Review ~

This book is the follow up to Nicky's release Footprints which my favorite book so far by her. The story opens with Tanner and Riley's wedding and a bigger introduction to Parker, Tanner's best friend. The story then flashes back months to tells us more about what's got Parker all tangled up in knots........Willow.

Taking Flight is Parker and Willow's story and what a story it is. This book will make you want to shake the characters, push them together and at times pull them apart. Give me a troubled alpha male with attitude and I am a happy girl. Throw in the fact that he is super hot and actually has a softer side and I am hooked.

Willow is reeling from the sudden breakup from her fiance' and ends up in a small town in Texas. What she finds there is a sense of peace and an infuriating Parker Davis.

The chemistry is there but Willow is just not open to letting anyone in, while Parker can't seem to let it go. Watching these two is like watching a ping pong match. The back and forth of emotion pulls you in begging for a resolution.

Now as I have come to expect from this author there is always a twist, an unexpected twist that will send you gasping, crying or even threaten you to harm your kindle or nook. So I was waiting, enjoying all things Parker, Willow, Tanner and Riley and just when I thought I was in the clear, she got me.
Another well done story, I will definitely be awaiting the release of Grounded to see what's next for these characters I have grown to love.

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~ About the Author ~

Nicky Jayne was born and raised in England but now resides in Las Vegas with her Husband and two boys. When she is not writing, she has her nose firmly placed in a book. She released her first series in September 2013. The Embrace Series, Embracing Life and Embracing Love.