Wine Relaxation and MY Kindle: Choosing You by Allie Everhart Blog Tour and Giveaway!!!

Blurb

When Jade is given a scholarship to an elite private college in Connecticut, she sees it as a chance to finally escape her painful past and get a fresh start. She’s determined to succeed and that means keeping her focus on school and not guys. But her plan falls apart her first day on campus when Garret, a rich prep school boy with swimmer abs and a perfect smile, offers to help her move in.

Jade tries to push him away, but she can’t deny her attraction to him and Garret won’t let her. Things quickly heat up between them, but then come to a sudden halt when reality hits and Jade realizes that a relationship with Garret may never be possible. He comes from a world of wealth where there are rules, including rules about who he can date. And not following those rules has consequences.

As the two of them try to overcome the obstacles working to keep them apart, Jade is confronted with another challenge. On her 19th birthday, she receives a letter that her now deceased mother wrote years ago. In it are revelations that explain her traumatic childhood but also make her question the past she’s been running from.

Note: This is a New Adult novel and contains mature language and situations.

Link to Follow Tour:http://tastybooktours.blogspot.com/2014/04/now-booking-tasty-blurb-tour-for_26.html

Series Goodreads Page: https://www.goodreads.com/series/112892-jade

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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Choosing-You-Jade-Series-ebook/dp/B00FCEBAEE/ref=zg_bs_6487838011_42

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/choosing-you-allie-everhart/1117134964?ean=2940148697367

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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/choosing-you/id806873933?ls=1&mt=11

I LOVED this book and HAD to start with that!!

Jade is on her way to college far from home on a scholarship. She was adopted by her best friemd's dad after her mom died when she was 15. Jade has a heartbreaking and tragic past that has left her with more than a few scars. He goal is not to let anyone in and get through school. Day 1 and her wall is already being cracked by the jaw-dropping hottie Garret!

Jade has a hot tongue and no shame, and Garret can't get enough! These two are from opposite ends of the pond, Garret is from wealth and power while Jade is from a broken home and very modest living. Jade is independent and proud but definately has a few skeletons she wants to hide. She had a rough life and even in death her mother's abuse doesn't cease. Pretty early on we learn Garret has been keeping a pretty big secret, and Jade questions everything! But of course once they find their place with each other, Garret's family just can't let it be. AND a secret from Jade's mother's past comes to light that causes more questions then answers!!!

Jade's story will break your heart and let it shine for her at the same time. She is easily someone I could befriend and admire. Her story has all the ingredients for a captivating read. From page 1 I couldn't put it down. You not only have a girl finding herself, but love, friendship, suspense, whit, and GREAT writing!!! Her Mom's secret is pretty big and puts a MAJOR kink in the story! I love when a book has it all, and this does!

I had not heard of this series but once I read the synopsis I wanted more! I am pretty picky about what I read (hence my usual good ratings) and won't promote a book that I didn't like. When I got to the end of this book and saw it was a bit of a cliffhanger, I looked up Allie and saw that the rest of the series is out and I couldn't help my finger from one clicking each and every last one!!! So although book 1 was given to me (and only $.99 on amazon at the time of posting) I purchased and will review the rest since I liked it so much! Easily one of my fav series EVER!!! I will post reviews for books 2-5 as I read them, which will be soon!!!!!!

CHOOSING YOU - Excerpt
He puts his phone away. “Can I come in? I’m kind of a target out here in the hall.”

“A target for what?” I ask, moving aside to let him in.

“Girls fondling me.” A smirk crosses his face as he waits for my reaction.

“Please tell me you’re kidding. Because if you’re not, then I need to start upping the insults again to bring you back down to earth.”

He’s trying hard to keep a straight face. “You saw Ava just now. Girls just can’t help themselves. What can I say?”

I shake my head and start rummaging through my drawer for a shirt. “I can help myself. I’m completely immune to whatever you think you’ve got going on over there.”

“Yeah, I know,” he mumbles. “You need some help?”

“Why? You think I can’t dress myself?”

He stands next to me, staring down at the open drawer. “Everything in here is black.”

“Yeah.” I close the drawer and open the one beneath it. “And everything in here is white.”

“Where are your other shirts?”

“That’s it. Well, I have a few in the closet.”

He walks over to look. “You only wear black or white?”

“Uh, yeah. Are you just getting that? You’ve seen me how many times and you’ve never noticed that?”

“Huh. I guess not.”

“It’s just easier that way. Black and white go with everything.” I take a black t-shirt from the drawer.

“You should wear purple sometime.”

I almost choke laughing. “Purple? Are you joking?”

“What’s wrong with purple?”

“I’ve never worn anything purple in my life. I’ve never even considered it. It’s one of those weird colors that old ladies wear.”

“Lots of people wear purple. And with your green eyes, you would look great in purple.”

“I hate my green eyes. The last thing I want to do is draw attention to them.”

He comes closer and lifts my chin up with his hand. “How could you hate your eyes? They’re the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen. Why do you think I’m always staring at them?”

“Yeah, that’s hilarious.” I push him back. “Now get out of here so I can change. Wait in the hall. I’ll be like two seconds.”

“Jade, you know I’m not safe out there.” He says it as if he’s really in danger. “Did you see all those girls running around in towels and robes?”

I roll my eyes. “I swear. The insults are coming, my friend. So tell your ego to get ready.”

He stands there.

“You’re really not leaving? Fine. Then turn around.”

I change into my jeans and black shirt. “Okay, I’m done.”

He inspects me. “Yeah. You definitely need some color. The black and white thing is getting old.”

“Well, I’m not planning on buying new clothes so you’ll have to get over it.” I search through my desk drawer for money. “How much are movie tickets? I haven’t been to a movie in years, so I have no clue. Six bucks? Seven?”

“Don’t worry about it. Let’s go.”

“Garret, you’re not paying.”

“You just saved me from being man-handled by Ava. That’s at least worth the price of a movie ticket. Maybe even some popcorn, too.”

Author Info

Allie Everhart writes about dating, love, and romance. She’s also a freelance writer for magazines and websites. Before freelancing, she was a book editor for a publishing company where she worked on several NYT bestselling nonfiction books. She loves to read as much as she loves to write. And when she’s not reading or writing, she’s outside running, which is when she gets her best book ideas.

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Description of The Jade Series

The Jade Series is a New Adult Romance that follows the relationship of Jade and Garret in their first year of college. In Choosing You, (Jade 1), Jade and Garret meet on Jade’s first night at Moorhurst College and despite their strong attraction to each other, they’re not allowed to date because of the strict rules that control Garret’s life. In Knowing You, (Jade 2), Garret breaks the family rules and begins dating Jade. Their relationship grows deeper but issues from Jade’s past complicate matters. Loving You (Jade 3) shows Jade and Garret growing closer as a couple but also hints at the trouble that lies ahead in Promising You (Jade 4), in which a new challenge emerges for Garret that could interfere with the future he wants with Jade. Originally, book 4 was the end of the series, but fans wanted more of Jade and Garret, so Allie recently published Forever You, an all-new, full-length follow-up book to The Jade Series.

Buy Links

Buy Links for KNOWING YOU
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Knowing-You-The-Jade-Series-ebook/dp/B00GEB7LM4/ref=zg_bs_6361435011_29

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/knowing-you-allie-everhart/1117322750?ean=2940148876861

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/knowing-you

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/knowing-you/id807091940?mt=11

Buy Links for LOVING YOU
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Loving-You-The-Jade-Series-ebook/dp/B00H9GMPYM/ref=pd_sim_kstore_2

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/loving-you-allie-everhart/1117673203?ean=2940149098064

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/loving-you-5

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/loving-you/id807103144?mt=11

Buy Links for PROMISING YOU

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Promising-You-The-Jade-Series-ebook/dp/B00I0XNO3E/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/promising-you-allie-everhart/1118212305?ean=2940148168188