Book Tour & Review: Competing with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager

COMPETING WITH THE STAR 

by Krysten Lindsay Hager

Genre: Young Adult

Release Date: March 22, 2016

Publisher: Limitless Publishing

– SYNOPSIS – 

Hadley Daniels’s life seems perfect…

Before the beginning of sophomore year of high school, Hadley and her family move to a beautiful beach town, where she makes amazing new friends and lands the boyfriend of her dreams—Nick Jenkins. He’s the kind of guy every girl swoons over, and it isn’t long until Hadley discovers some are still swooning.

A famous ex-girlfriend makes matters more complicated…

After some time dating, Hadley and Nick form a deep bond. But insecurity sets in when Hadley discovers her boyfriend once had a huge crush on her friend—who just happens to be the beautiful former teen TV star, Simone Hendrickson.

The past is the past—or so they say…

Hadley confronts Nick, who confesses about his history with Simone. Though he claims to only have eyes for Hadley now, it’s hard to believe—especially when she’s blindsided with the news that Nick and Simone kissed after school.

Now Hadley must determine who is telling the truth. Love, betrayal, friendship…who needs soap opera drama when you’re busy competing with a star?

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– ABOUT THE AUTHOR –

Krysten Lindsay Hager is an obsessive reader and has never met a bookstore she didn’t like. She’s worked as a journalist and humor essayist, and writes for teens, tweens, and adults. She is the author of the Landry’s True Colors Series and her work has been featured in USA Today and named as Amazon’s #1 Hot New Releases in Teen & Young Adult Values and Virtues Fiction and Amazon’s #1 Hot New Releases in Children’s Books on Values. She’s originally from Michigan and has lived in South Dakota, Portugal, and southwestern Ohio. She received her master’s degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.

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MY REVIEW:

 4/5 Stars

Krysten did a great job getting the voice of a 15-year-old girl down. I felt like I was watching a teenage drama unfold, which, technically I was. The issues of trust and insecurities run throughout the entire book. And as a 15-year-old girl, the issues are spot on. Nick was great, he loves his family, especially his grandfather and his devotion to Hadley was really sweet. Then insert Simone, a girl we all love to dislike—strongly. Krysten did a great job portraying her as an insecure, manipulator with all the teenage angst of Regina George in MEAN GIRLS.

Even though Competing With the Star isn't something I would normally pick up, I would feel confident giving it to my teenage babysitter to read.

Gearing up for the release of Raining Down Redemption

Admittedly, setting up a Facebook party now, to celebrate the release of Raining Down Redemption in August, is a little premature. However, I'm a little excited and I want you to join the party!

Here are the details:

Facebook Party: Join the Party <---click the link to join
When: Tuesday, August 9th, currently 6-10pm PST (however, it may start earlier depending on the number of participating authors)
Where: That's the best part! The party is online and you can join from anywhere that has internet!
What's Going to Happen? There will be giveaways, games, trivia, Q&As and much more. You'll not only get to hang out with me, but several other authors as well. Updates regarding Raining Down Redemption not only will land in your inbox, but be posted on the Facebook party page as well, so you'll always be the first to know about upcoming contests and giveaways.

I hope to see you at the party!

One last thing before I go. I am looking for bloggers and book reviewers to join my Advanced Reader team. If you’re interested in receiving upcoming releases from me and/or being part of release events, please click on the link below. You will be contacted only during release or promotional events, and only for the items for which you’ve shown interest.

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Until next time,
~BK

Raining Down Redemption is officially under contract with my publisher!

My publisher accepted Raining Down Redemption which means it's coming soon! I can't wait for you all to read Jordan and Reggie's story and hope you love it as much as I loved writing it!

The image above is not the cover, just something that fits the mood of the book. As soon as I have any other updates for you, I'll post them here!

Thanks for reading,
~BK

Book Review: THE OCEAN BETWEEN US by Delisa Lynn

════════ BOOK REVIEW ════════

★★★ THE OCEAN BETWEEN US by Delisa Lynn ★★★

Publisher: Limitless Publishing

Release Date: March 15, 2016

★★★★ SYNOPSIS ★★★★

Masters Sweet Baked Goods—the best bakery in Benton Creek.

Run by Hendlee Masters and her grandmother, Masters Sweets is the heart and soul of what’s left of Hendlee’s family. Raised by her grandmother after her parents died when she was only five, Hendlee’s poured her time and energy into building her own life in the small town she loves.

Best friends are hard to find—and even harder to keep.

Hendlee didn’t start to notice her feelings for one of her friends—Quaid Castings—until she was in high school. By then it was too late. Unlike her, his plans for the future involved ditching town and enrolling in the Naval Academy.

Just one night with Quaid is all she wants, but when it finally happens, it’s not nearly enough. And he’s leaving in less than twenty-four hours.

The pursuit of happiness often requires leaving someone behind.

Quaid wants more than the country life. Joining the Navy is the best way to explore the world beyond the hills of Kentucky. Except chasing his dream means leaving behind the girl he’s been in love with all his life—Hendlee Masters.

When Quaid chooses a career in the Navy over the love of a small-town girl, will their fates once again align? Or will their love be lost in The Oceans Between Us?

★★★ ════════ #oneclick ════════ ★★★

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★★ABOUT THE AUTHOR★★

Delisa Lynn grew up in Columbus Ohio, she is currently residing in Western New York with her husband and fur daughter Sophie. During the day she works as a Medical Assistant and at night, she types away on her laptop, allowing her characters to escape her mind. Pink is her favorite color, and she loves anything animal print. She loves traveling, shopping and baking. When Delisa isn’t working or writing you can catch her snuggled up with her kindle reading about her newest book boyfriend.

- social media links -

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/authordelisalyn

WEBSITE: http://www.authordelisalynn.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/authordelisalynn

GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7302188.Delisa_Lynn

════════ MY BOOK REVIEW ════════

4 / 5 STARS
Lovely, emotion-filled read from Delisa Lynn about miscommunication between two people who have been in love for years. A fun, though slightly predictable read that will tug at your heartstrings.

Sex: Yes. Yes there is.

Language: 72 F-bombs, 42 Sh*t's, 13 bi**ch's, so...there's a lot

Violence: There is a short fight between two guys, but nothing off-putting.

Drugs/Alcohol: Drinking yes, and small mention of the possibility of prescribed drug mis-usage by a grieving friend.

Nudity: Yes.

What I Loved:  I loved that Que and Hendlee both loved each other at a young age, but never really realized it until it was almost too late. I enjoyed watching both characters tumble down the rabbit hole when both thought the other had moved on. Classic case of miscommunication that could have happened to anyone.

Why 4 Stars?  Language was a key factor in the rankings for me. I mention this all the time, I really don't like the F-word and feel it's overused. And for me, 72 times in one book, is over used. The other thing that made me give THE OCEAN BETWEEN US four stars is that I found bits of the story predictable - though I didn't enjoy it any less. I just was able to guess the twists.

Who Would Like This? I think anyone who enjoys reading contemporary new adult romance would enjoy THE OCEAN BETWEEN US. It will tug at your heart and make you sigh a few times - what's not to like about that?