TRU BLUE by Melissa Foster-Review, Book Tour and Giveaway
TRU BLUE
by Melissa Foster
Release Date: November 9, 2016
Genre: adult, contemporary,erotic, romance
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 9, 2016
Imagine falling in love with a man, then finding out he was a killer…TRU BLUE is a sexy, dark stand-alone novel written in the same loving, raw, and emotional voice romance readers have come to love, and the deeply emotional literary prose women’s fiction readers have come to expect, from New York Times & USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Melissa Foster.
He wore the skin of a killer, and bore the heart of a lover…
There’s nothing Truman Gritt won’t do to protect his family–Including spending years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit. When he’s finally released, the life he knew is turned upside down by his mother’s overdose, and Truman steps in to raise the children she’s left behind. Truman’s hard, he’s secretive, and he’s trying to save a brother who’s even more broken than he is. He’s never needed help in his life, and when beautiful Gemma Wright tries to step in, he’s less than accepting. But Gemma has a way of slithering into people’s lives and eventually she pierces through his ironclad heart. When Truman’s dark past collides with his future, his loyalties will be tested, and he’ll be faced with his toughest decision yet.
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REVIEW: TRU BLUE by Melissa Foster is a stand alone, erotic, romance story line focusing on mechanic and former inmate Truman Gritt, and children’s party planner Gemma Wright. Although TRU BLUE is a stand alone story, some of the characters from Melissa’s other series cross over as secondary and supporting characters including Bear Whiskey first introduced in River of Love (The Bradens at Peaceful Harbor).
Told from dual third person perspectives (Gemma and Tru) TRU BLUE focuses on family, friendship and love. Following the overdose death of his mother, Truman Gritt becomes father and guardian to two younger siblings (Kennedy and Lincoln) he knew nothing about. A late night run to the local department store for supplies finds our hero out of his element except for the help of a young woman who offers suggestions and a list of necessary items for two children under three years of age. Enter Gemma Wright, the woman who will call to Truman’s heart.
TRU BLUE is an emotional and heartbreaking story of one man’s struggle to protect his family but in the end believes he has failed every step of the way. His mother’s death, his younger brother’s (Quincy) addiction, and Truman’s subsequent time in jail for a crime he did not commit finds our hero reflecting on a future, raising a family with the woman he loves.
The relationship between Truman and Gemma is one of immediate attraction. Tru struggles to be both father and guardian to his younger siblings but gets plenty of help from friends and the new woman in his life. Truman and Quincy’s dark and painful past reveals a long history of neglect and abuse; Gemma’s pampered upbringing reveals a young woman raised to be seen and not heard. The $ex scenes are intimate and seductive without the use of over the top graphic text.
TRU BLUE is a dramatic and intense story of addiction and abandonment, recovery and rebirth, acceptance and falling in love. The premise is both heartbreaking and heartwarming; the characters are damaged, passionate and sensitive; the romance is wondrous and beautiful.
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Reviewed by Sandy
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Emotions he didn’t want to deal with burned in his gut, causing his chest to constrict. He turned to go inside, hoping to outrun thoughts of his own f**ked-up family, whom he’d tried—and failed—to save. His cell phone rang with his brother’s ringtone, “A Beautiful Lie” by 30 Seconds to Mars.
“F**k,” he muttered, debating letting the call go to voicemail, but six months of silence from his brother was a long time. Rain pelleted his back as he pressed his palm to the door to steady himself. The ringing stopped, and he blew out a breath he hadn’t realized he’d trapped inside. The phone rang again, and he froze.
He’d just freed himself from the dredges of hell that he’d been thrown into in an effort to save his brother. He didn’t need to get wrapped up in whatever mess the drug-addicted fool had gotten himself into. The call went to voicemail, and Truman eyed the metal box containing his painting supplies. Breathing like he’d been in a fight, he wished he could paint the frustration out of his head. When the phone rang for the third time in as many minutes, the third time since he was released from prison six months ago, he reluctantly answered.
“Quincy.” He hated the way his brother’s name came out sounding like the enemy. Quincy had been just a kid when Truman went to prison. Heavy breathing filled the airwaves. The hairs on Truman’s forearms and neck stood on end. He knew fear when he heard it. He could practically taste it as he ground his teeth together.
“I need you,” his brother’s tortured voice implored.
Need me? Truman had hunted down his brother after he was released from prison, and when he’d finally found him, Quincy was so high on crack he was nearly incoherent—but it didn’t take much for f**k off to come through loud and clear. What Quincy needed was rehab, but Truman knew from his tone that wasn’t the point of the call.
Before he could respond, his brother croaked out, “It’s Mom. She’s really bad.”
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance, contemporary women’s fiction, suspense, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café and Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.
Melissa hosts an Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.
Visit Melissa on social media. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.
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Wonderful review, Sandy. Melissa usually writes wonderful romances.
Great review sounds like a great book
wonderful review, sandy. i love the sound of this romance.
Excellent review . You can’t got wrong with a Melissa Foster romance.
Always love Melissa’s stories and series. Thanks for the great review .
Very nice review. Sounds like a fun story.
Another wonderful review, thanks Sandy.
Thanks for the wonderful review. Congrats to Melissa.
Wonderful review, Sandy. Sounds like a great story line.
Thanks for,the great review Sandy. Congrats to Melissa on the new release.
Terrific review, Sandy. Sounds like a fun romance.
Sandy, you’ve always been such a loyal fan! Thank you so much for joining the tour and for your amazing review. Have a great week XOXO