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My One Night (On My Own 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review tour

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My One Night (On My Own 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 13, 2021

A one-night stand is supposed to end once the sun rises. Only it doesn’t always work out that way in this opposites attract and tortured hero romance.

Elise Hoover never expected this.
She didn’t want to go to another party, but when her friend pulls her in, she somehow finds herself hiding in a corner with…him.

Dillon Connolly.
The smirking, so-called good guy with the shadows in his eyes.A single glance, a sweet smile, and she lets herself have one night of giving in.Only she has to promise herself not to fall in love.No matter the cost.

Dillon never expected her.
Elise haunts his dreams more than he cares to admit. He never thought he stood a chance—until she said yes. When a single night turns to two, he know he’s in over his head, but somehow, she makes him believe he can have anything.Until the sun rises, and his past along with it.He thought he’d run from the problems that could hurt them both, but now he’s falling for her and he can’t stop.He knows he doesn’t deserve her, but now he has to fight to keep her…or save her from himself.

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REVIEW:When reading a C.A.R book I always know what I am going to get; that being a well-rounded story with great characters and a plot that I know I am going to enjoy. My One Night is exactly that. The first in her new On My Own series is a hit in more ways than one. For a hopeless romance reader like myself, this new adult/young adult book was really fun to read.

When I read the blurb for the book, I was thinking that it was going to be another killer story about a one-night stand that turned into an insta love. I was so wrong. Now don’t get me wrong, this definitely turns into love, but its more than an insta love story. Dillion and Elise truly hit it off, their chemistry is real and its oh so sweet. C.A.R stories always have underlining layers to them, depth and emotions that her readers can relate to.

My One Night is a reader of what college was, and what we all wanted it to be like. Growing, changing, parties with friends, drinking and doing stupid things just for the heck of it. Being young and not knowing what you want to do with the rest of your life. Dillion and Elise struggle like any young person would with the possibility of finding “the one” and that leads to fear and mistakes.

Then, when things finally seem all good, life comes in and kicks you in the face, Dillion’s past comes knocking and poor Elise is struck with tragedy that rocks her to her core. Can the new pair face their fears and move forward, or will the bumps of life knock them down?

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Inked Persuasion by Carrie Ann Ryan -Review Tour

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Inked Persuasion (Montgomery Ink: Fort Collins 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan -Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 9, 2021

The Montgomery Ink saga from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues with a steamy new series.

Years ago, Annabelle Montgomery married not for love but for a promise of hope. When she lost him weeks later, she told herself she never needed those sentiments again. Only when she discovers years later that her new neighbor is her late husband’s brother, Annabelle finds she can’t quite shake the emotions she’s long since buried.

Jacob Queen vowed he’d never set eyes on Annabelle again. When they’re forced into each other’s lives once more, they realize that no matter how far they run, no distance can keep them apart forever. More than ghosts lay between them, and when they finally give in to temptation, walking away whole may no longer be an option.

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REVIEW:Love me a good ole enemies to lovers romance!

It’s Montgomery time again fellow readers! This time were in Fort Collins with the cousins, but that doesn’t make the Montgomery’s any less nutty *or crazy* then we are used to. This new series is kicks off with a not so blast from the past coming back to haunt Annabelle Montgomery in the form of Jacob Queen.

When a new neighbor moves in next to her, Annabelle is shocked to see a man she never thought she would see again, her former friend; Jacob has returned to his hometown.

Jacob holds a unruly amount of hate for Annabelle, thinking the worst of her. The woman who he blames for the loss of his only brother, Jacob is determined to hate her until his last breath. Annabelle, the woman who married his brother in a farce of wedding, who he thinks has ruined what little time he had left with and who his parents love just as much as their only son left.

Fate has a way of knocking one on their arse when one least expects it. When fate in the form of Jacob’s parents inform him of the error of his ways; Jacob must come to terms with the fact that Annabelle is a different person than he thought. Things become clear and their relationship changes with it, just not in a way either of them were expecting.

*Takes a sip of wine*

The Montgomery books are some of my most favorites and this one will be added to that pile. These books always revolve around family and I really enjoy reading what happens next in the lives of my favorite characters. Inked Persuasion is a salty, sweet delightful treat that will leave you with a smile when you finish the book. Five out of five stars from this long time reader!

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Reviewed by Sarah L

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Captured in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review & Excerpt Tour

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Captured in Ink (Montgomery Ink: Boulder 4.5) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review & Excerpt Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 26, 2021

Julia and Ronin know their relationship is solid. They’ve been through hell and back, but their love has stayed true through it all. When Ronin’s ex, Kincaid, comes back to town, however, the two realize what they might be missing.

Kincaid didn’t mean to leave Ronin behind all those years ago. When tragedy struck not once, but twice, bringing with it the heat of horror, he couldn’t face the past he’d left behind. Now, he’s back and doesn’t know how he fits in with the seemingly perfect couple—especially not when their families will apparently stop at nothing to keep them apart.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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REVIEW:  Best triad romance I have read in a very long time! Captured Ink by the lovely Carrie Ann Ryan is a 1001 Dark Night special, and if you don’t know what that is, look it up! The ladies leading that are as boss as they get.

Ronin, Kincade and Julia span years together and they have always had a connection that not even time seems to weaken. I don’t want to give away anything, but Captured Ink is a sweet and spicy read that will warm your heart and ignite your emotions. As always Carrie Ann Ryan gives her characters such life that they feel like true real people, the struggle, the heartache, and the love all feel like your best friend is sitting on the sofa next to you telling you about it.

As a die hard Carrie fan I give this four out of five stars simply because I wanted more of them, the plot is great and the struggle for love is so true and relatable. Way to go girl!

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Wrapped in Inked
Sated on Ink
Embraced in Ink
Moments in Ink
Seduced in Ink

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Reviewed by Sarah

 

 

I had spent too long trying to dig myself out of the darkness, attempting to claw my way out of horror, and I had missed my chance at something more. My fault, I repeated to myself—all my fault.
“Kincaid?” the woman in front of me asked, her voice soft. “It’s good to finally meet you,” she said, although her voice was devoid of emotion. I didn’t know if she was lying or not.
I rolled my shoulders back. “I’m sorry for disturbing you so late. I just got into town. I’ll let you be. Sorry about this.” I turned to walk away, to let the pain ease ever so slightly even though I knew it never would, but a small hand grabbed my arm—the strength of the grip surprising me. I looked down at that diamond ring that had been put on her finger by the man I once loved. The man I still loved? I wasn’t sure.
“Come inside. Please.”
“I don’t think that would be a good idea,” I said.
Ronin didn’t say anything. And, somehow, that hurt worse than him yelling at me and throwing me out. But I would deserve it if he did. I deserved all of it.
“I’m Julia. Please, come inside. It’s late and getting a bit chilly. You don’t even have a coat on.”
“I’m fine,” I said.
“Please. You don’t want me to get mean.” Her eyes twinkled as I peered at her face.
This was the woman Ronin had married, and I liked her. She was firm, smiled, and looked like she would take no shit—the perfect partner for Ronin. She was so different from Alexis. I could already tell that, and maybe that was a good thing. She likely wouldn’t run away when things got tough.
Though I had no idea how I could tell that from a single touch, a momentary glance.
“Come on. Ronin and I were just cleaning up after dinner.”
That’s when I finally noticed the swollen lips—the tousled hair.
Oh, they had definitely been doing something after dinner, but it wasn’t cleaning up.
Jealousy slashed at me, but I pushed it away.
I deserved this, and so much more.
Finally, I looked at Ronin again, saw the longing mixed with anger in his gaze, and knew I couldn’t just leave. I would after, but I couldn’t hurt this woman, not when I knew if I walked away, I would only leave ashes in my wake for her to deal with. And neither of them deserved that.
“Okay, just for a moment.”


 

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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From Our First (PromiseMe 4) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

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From Our First (PromiseMe 4) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 8, 2020

Nate Brady and Myra West have been keeping a secret, though not just from their group—also from each other. Getting married when they were barely adults wasn’t in the cards when they made their plans for their future. Divorcing one another amidst pain and heartbreak wasn’t either.
Years have passed, wounds have scabbed over and scarred, but their anger remains.

If the two can open themselves to the impossible, they might be able to take that second chance. Only they’ll also have to fight their fears, the lies between them, and the desire they thought long gone.

Except they aren’t alone in their secrets, and if they aren’t careful, they may just be taking them to their graves.

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REVIEW:I love me some second chance love stories!!

Ms. Carrie Ann Ryan is a Goddess with stories and I always enjoy myself when I read her work. From Our First is the fourth and I -Think- final in the Promise me series. From book one, I have been DYING to get Myra and Nathan’s story, and it did not disappoint.

Nate and Myra’s story picks up right where the last books ends, C.A.R dropped that killer hook at the end of the last book had me screaming for the next one LOL. Nate and Myra have a past, one that is now affecting the new lives they have struggled so hard to rebuild. They both have family and friends together and now run in the same circles. Can they manage to put the past behind them and try to move on from the hurt in their pasts?

In their first year of college, with their first taste of being an adult, Nate and Myra feel in love and got married. Head over heels in love with one another, they wanted nothing more than to finish school and live their lives with one another. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always work the way we want it to. Divorcing, bitter pain and hurt cause Nate and Myra to hold to the hate, over time their wounds scab over and scar.

Now, after so many years have passed, the truth has been revealed and their chance to heal has finally come. Will they take it? Will Myra let go of the past and move on? Will Nate be able to forgive himself for the pain he has caused? Now that they know the cause of their pain, now that they know the truth can they wipe the slate clean and move on together?

Yahoooo!

Myra and Nathan, what can I say about these too…both so stubborn, both so young when the pain hurt. They trusted people who they thought were their family, and that backfired. Myra’s parents are the worst, trash and the bottom of the bin and I truly hope they get what’s coming to them. For Myra and Nathan though, you can tell how much they still care about one another, but neither are willing to take the jump to heal the breach. -Shakes head- From Our First is an awesome read filled with raw emotion, pain and healing, love and growth, spicy moments and loving ones that warm the reader’s heart. Five stars and a must read for any reader that loves a second chance love story!

Previous reviews
Forever Only Once
From that Moment
Far From Destined

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Reviewed by Sarah S

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Far From Destined (Promise Me #3) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

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Far From Destined (Promise Me #3) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 27, 2020.

Macon Brady remembers every moment he lay on the ground, a bullet in his chest, his life bleeding out with each pulse. Yet his nightmares aren’t the only thing keeping him up at night.

Dakota Bristol left her ex with nothing but the clothes on her back and her child in her arms. She’s been hurt before and wants nothing to do with the shadows in Macon’s eyes. The problem? Her son loves him, and the more time she spends with the man, the more she’s afraid she’ll come to love him just as much.

Danger always comes back to haunt those who run. It was a lesson Dakota learned before. Now, it might be the man she refuses to fall for who makes the greatest sacrifice of all.

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REVIEW: Far From Destined is the third book in The Promise Me series by the lovely Carrie Ann Ryan and what a tearjerker it is. Far From Destined can be read as a standalone, but I do think reading the first two in the series will help the reader understand the characters and also give them the back story so they may understand where the current book starts.
I have been loving this series, I love the sisterhood the pact sisters have and don’t even get me started on the Brady Brothers. We see more of previous characters from past books, which is always super interesting, seeing what they are up to. The more I read this series, the more I wanted from it.

Macon Brady.

Brooding veterinarian, survivor of bullet wounds and all-time alpha male with a soft spot for family and friends. Macon is troubled, dealing with the aftermath that comes with the scar on his chest, he takes to the one thing that helps; boxing.

Dakota Bristol, single mother and small business owner is trying to give her young son the best life she can. She has good friends that have become family, and now it’s her turn. The Blind date pact is upon her, and she won’t go back on her promise. Her pact sisters have found their partners in the Brady family, and they want her to find hers there as well. In Macon.

Macon the man that her son is clinging to, the man who looks good enough to eat and a lover of all thing’s animals. Too bad all they seem to do is snip at each other whenever they are in ear reach. Both characters have been through so much, each has their own fears to work through as the story lines progresses. Macon gets under Dakota’s skin and it turns out, she likes him there. When Dakota’s past, in the form of her abusive ex makes an appearance, Macon will stop at nothing to keep his new family safe.

Wow! Carrie Ann Ryan out did herself in this one. Today’s generalizations of men teach them not to show emotion, to not let a weakness show, they must never be weak. Carrie Ann Ryan chucks that out the window with the Brady Brothers. You feel everything that Macon is going through, the nightmares and the fear. It’s a great story, with even better characters and story line I can’t wait to see fulfilled. I can’t wait to see Myra and Nate, and Pop, I LOVE her! Four and a half stars for this glorious read!

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Seduced in Ink (Montgomery Ink) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

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Seduced in Ink (Montgomery Ink: Boulder #4) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 29, 2020

The Montgomery Ink: Boulder series concludes with a fake relationship where the heat and emotional connection are anything but false.

The moment Madison McClard’s parents tell her that her ex is getting married, there’s no getting out of their latest scheme. One moment she’s trying to get out of their clutches. The next, they’re telling her exactly who she’ll marry to save the family name. The one thing her parents don’t count on, however: Aaron Montgomery.

Aaron Montgomery didn’t mean to lie. Still, as soon as he overheard Madison’s dilemma, the words fell out of his mouth. Now, he’s fake engaged to a woman he barely knows, who also happens to be his new brother-in-law’s cousin.

As the deception mounts, so does the attraction. They told themselves it was only a ruse, but as feelings ramp and dangers surge, this Montgomery may have just met his match.

He simply has to fight to keep her.

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REVIEW:Seduced in Ink is the next in the Montgomery Ink Boulder series, and what a funny adventure this one is. This book can be read as a standalone, but it’s always best to read a series in order in my personally opinion. Ms. Carrie Ann Ryan has gifted us with a lovely story of a woman learning herself and seeing her family in a different light. A story that is sure to make you scream in anger and laugh at the funny in the next moment.

In this grand adventure we meet Madison, a sassy business owner of a sinful bakery and alpha hottie; Aaron, the famous artist. Madison is under the thumb of her horrid parents, who now want to marry her off to a total stranger. Now be warned now readers, Madison’s parents are going to make you want to spit, but grin and bare it, the story must go on. Aaron is a family friend and in the attempt to help Madison out from the viper tongue of her Mother, comes up with the grand plan to tell everyone that they are engaged.

That’s right, a fake engagement.

Over the course of the book, Madison and Aaron navigate the waters of a fake relation that feels anything but fake. From sassy exchanges with Madison’s horrible parents, a weird man that her Mother keeps trying to “sell” her to that give her the creeps and hot nights that fuel hot dreams, Madison and Aaron wormed their way right into my favorite couples list! 4.5 stars for the lovely author.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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From That Moment (Promise Me #2) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 18, 2020

Paris Trissel is in a dating rut. Despite the pact she made with her friends to find someone to share her life with, she’s throwing in the towel after only a few blind dates. Add in the fact that the new hire at the job she used to love happens to be the Brady brother she can’t stand, and Paris is having a terrible year.

Prior Brady’s life seems pretty perfect from the outside. He has a wonderful, caring girlfriend, a family he’s never been closer to, and a new job he can’t wait to sink his teeth and talents into. Too bad the woman he has to work with for hours a day hates him on sight.

Once the two are forced to find the balance between chemistry and temptation, however, they’ll realize they’re stronger together than apart. Except when Paris’s past comes back with a vengeance, bringing terror, pain, and horror with it, both she and Prior will have to lean on each other.

In more ways than one.

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REVIEW:From That Moment is the second in The Promise Me series by the lovely Carrie Ann Ryan. Now while this can be read as a standalone, I personally recommend reading the first in the series; Forever Only Once first.

From That Moment is an enemy to lover, sexy romance that is sure to capture the hearts and minds of its readers. Reading this book left both a smile on my face and a yearning in my belly. The Brady brothers are an awesome series to read, and I can’t wait to see what happens next with the pack.

Prior Brady is a nerd, a hot nerd, but a nerd just the same. He takes a six month position at another company to get away from his regular day to day management, and what does he find?

Paris Trissel.

That’s right, THAT Paris. The Paris his brother’s woman calls a friend. Paris who Prior will now be working with for the next six month. For Paris life hasn’t been easy,she has a past that still haunts her to this day. She surrounds herself with work and the few trusted people she calls friends, and has clawed her way up from the bottom. Paris loves her job and won’t let the “good ole boys” and their trash talk get her down, from the drama of horrible coworkers and now fighting her growing attraction to Prior…

Paris is in for a change. When her past comes screeching back into her life, trying to uproot all the good she now has, can Paris trust in the growing relationship she and Prior have or will her past drag her back down.

5 out of 5 star review, I really loved Prior and Paris together, their attractions, their love, the way they interact together is all so awesome!!

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Forever Only Once (Promise Me #1) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 23, 2020

Hazel Noble has survived horrors she wouldn’t inflict on her worst enemy. Since then, she’s healed, found herself, and connected with a group of women she’s proud to call her friends. However, when make a pact to start looking for love, Hazel finds herself not only up first, but also forced to face a past she thought she’d escaped.

Cross Brady has no need for a relationship. As the oldest of five, he’s always been the one his family can rely on. Now, all he want is to work in peace and live his life. His priorities shift dramatically, though, when Cross finds himself in Hazel’s path.

Though the two initially fight their connection, they soon learn that it’s safer to fall for each other than keep running from what’s holding them back – not to mention, who wants them dead.

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REVIEW:Forever Only Once begins with Hazel Noble on her way to meet up with her three dearest friends. Once there, they discuss the “pact” they’ve made: the group will find each other the perfect date, one at a time. Hazel draws the short straw and is the first to be set up on a blind date. Though she agreed to the pact, she doesn’t want to go first….if at all.

Cross Brady loves what he does. He and his business partner have been partners for years, but something is off. When his partner comes in and asks him to meet one of his clients for him, Cross wants to say no, but knows he needs to do it for the business. He still doesn’t like it……

Cross heads to the restaurant to meet up with the new client and sees a very attractive lady sitting by herself and approaches her. It only takes a few moments for them to realize neither is whom they were meeting due to unforeseen circumstances. As they enjoy each other’s company and talk over dinner, neither can help but wonder if the other just might be worth seeing again. Hazel has vowed to put her past behind her and is intrigued by Cross, just as he is with her.

As they begin to build a relationship, neither are ready to jump head-first. The two of them go slow and both realize the chemistry between them is undeniable. However, as things heat up between Cross and his business partner and discoveries are made, a threat from Hazel’s past reemerges that jeopardizes everything.

Forever Only Once is an amazing story and I love the premise of the series. Four women who are single, for one reason or another, decide to help each other find happiness. Hazel’s backstory is one of nightmares and control. I love the way she broke free and made a new life for herself and reconnected with old friends. Cross was great as well. He is loyal and honorable. I loved the chemistry between the two of them. The secondary characters are well written and definitely leave you wanting more of their stories. If you like your romance with a little intrigue and steam that keeps you turning the pages, this one is definitely for you. Well done, Carrie Ann Ryan!! Very well done!

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Reviewed by Vickie

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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