Showing posts with label Elkridge Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elkridge Series. Show all posts

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Atonement by Lyz Kelley #BookReview

Today, I am here to tell you about Lyz Kelley's latest release. Do you remember her Elkridge Series, that I told y'all about? Well, she continued giving us peeks inside of the lives of Elkridge residents, with her newest series, the Lonely Ridge Collection. It is just as wonderful as the Elkridge Series.

Her latest release Atonement, gives us a glimpse into Rachelle Clairemont's life. Just as we should not judge books by their cover, we should probably not judge book characters, before we see beyond their cover, so to speak. Rachelle has played minor roles in the Elkridge Series books, and she never really left the best impression. So, when I discovered that this book was about her, I was very curious to see if Lyz could get me to like Rachelle.

Well, you will learn that Rachelle is much different than she appeared to be. We get to see the real her. Her genuine self, not being influenced by her father, or anyone else. We get to go on her journey to finding herself, and figuring out her place in not only Elkridge, but the world.

As luck would have it for Rachelle, and for us, she meets an amazing guy named Jacob Reyes. As if par for the course with Lyz Kelley's books, you will fall in love with Jacob. He is an outsider, but definitely fits in well in Elkridge. He will win you over, and you will fall in love with him, just the same as Rachelle.

This book is fabulous. Though, that should not be a surprise, considering how wonderful of a writer Lyz Kelley is. This book will make you laugh, and cry, and will tease your senses. It is steamy, but definitely leaves plenty to your imagination. If you have been following the Elkridge journey, this book will give you some updates on some of your favorite Elkridge residents, and introduce to new people you are sure to love.

I highly recommend not just this book, but all of the Elkridge Series books, and these new books in the Lonely Ridge Collection. They are great reads. Lyz has a wonderful way of building characters and bringing Elkridge alive for the readers. She does not go into to much detail with her steamy scenes, so if you are not into highly detailed books, this is the book for you. However, if you prefer plenty of steam, this is still the book for you, because she will give you just enough detail, for your imagination to be able to fill in the blanks.

I promise you that you want to go on this journey with Rachelle and Jacob. It is wonderful journey, and so worth it. This book will keep you turning the pages. To be honest, if Lyz Kelley has written a book, you should just read it. She is fabulous!

So, keep on reading, to find out where to get a copy of your own, learn about the author, and read a synopsis of the book!

Atonement (A Lonely Ridge Collection novel) 
by Lyz Kelley.  
Release 5th April
Genre: Contemporary Romance/series standalone

On Sale until April 9th
Regular Price: 4.99. Sale Price 2.99 - 40% off 

Synopsis
Riches to rags. Does the murderer’s daughter deserve a second chance?
The FBI has convicted her father, and her hometown is reeling from the corruption. She’s hoping to rebuild her life, and the last thing she expects to find is help from a super-sexy video gamer geek.
Entrepreneur Jacob Reyes has escaped to Colorado for a much-needed rest before developing his next game world. He’s looking for inspiration in the mountain valley, not expecting an interior designer to get his creative juices flowing.
When Jacob asks Rachelle to redesign his vacation home, she has no idea she’s headed deeper into a world of jealousy and manipulation. But she’s a survivor and swears she will never trust anyone again. Can Jacob provide her a soft place to land until she discovers there’s no better place to call home than the small town of Elkridge?

Meet the Author

DSC_6306.jpgAward-winning author Lyz Kelley resides in a small community in Colorado with her husband and several four-legged family members. She’s a disaster in the kitchen, a compulsive neat freak, and tea snob, a lover of board games, gardening, and painting.  She loves writing about strong women who have endured challenges and the men who enrich their lives.
A healing love is at the heart of her book series. Creating wounded yet amazing characters—discovering what drives them, frightens them, heals them, makes them laugh—is what gives her joy. Lyz is pleased to share that joy with​ her masterfully written stories.
To keep tabs on her newest releases, connect with Lyz by signing up for her newsletter at LyzKelley.com. Members receive a copy of Unmistaken and learn about thoughtful giveaways, Members may even get the opportunity to receive advanced reader copies. Check out LyzKelley.com for more information.
Newsletter Sign Up: www.LyzKelley.com


Check out other books in the Elkridge series: http://lyzkelley.com/elkridge-series.html

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What I need you to know... I received an ARC of this book to read, and write an honest review. I was not paid to say anything, and everything I have said is my honest opinion!
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Friday, December 22, 2017

Unmistaken by Lyz Kelley #BookReview

Do you remember when I reviewed the books in Lyz Kelley's Elkridge Series for you? No? Okay. Do yourself a favor, and get familiar with the books, and read them. Everyone one of them. Yes? Good. Well, I just finished the latest release in the series, a Christmas special. You know what I am going to say, right?

Go get this book. Read it. Read every word of it. Get to know Ethan and Noelle. Find out their story. Get another glimpse into Elkridge. Just do it.

I am not even joking. I love these books. I love these characters. I love these stories. I love this town. Love. Love. Love. I wish I could move to Elkridge. I HATE snow. I would pretty much rather die, than live in a place where it snows (I have five years spent in Buffalo, NY, for this deep hatred of all things snow), but I would happily live in Elkridge (if it were a real place).

Trust me, this latest addition to the series does not disappoint. Not even slightly. Once I started reading it, I did not want to put it down. It is definitely another page turner. It will pull your heartstrings, entertain you, and keep your attention. 

Keep reading to find out more about this latest story, find out where to get a copy of your own, find out where to get copies of the previous books, learn more about the entire series, and to learn more about the fabulously talented Lyz Kelley.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this more recent release. Do you love Elkridge as much as I do?! 


Unmistaken (an Elkridge Christmas Novel) by Lyz Kelley
Release Date: 20th December
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
#UnmistakenTour



Synopsis
Can two souls to save each other in this festive, second-chance, small town fairy tale. Doctor Ethan Brennan wants to ignore Christmas. With the anniversary of his wife and child’s death looming, he's buried himself in his work. Hopeless romantic Noelle Conroy returns home for the holiday’s only to find no where to stay. When the blizzard leaves Noelle snowbound in Ethan’s cabin, he starts to open up to her magic—but is love enough to overcome a tragic past?

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Meet the Author
Award-winning author Lyz Kelley resides in a small community in Colorado with her husband and several four-legged family members. She’s a lover of board games, gardening, and painting, a disaster in the kitchen, a compulsive neat freak, and tea snob. She loves writing about strong women who have endured challenges and the men who enrich their lives.
A healing love is at the heart of her book series. Creating wounded yet amazing characters—discovering what drives them, frightens them, heals them, makes them laugh—is what gives her joy. Lyz is pleased to share that joy through her masterfully written stories.
To keep tabs on her award-winning novels, connect with Lyz by signing up for her newsletter at LyzKelley.com. Members receive an exclusive copy of Regrets, (the prequel to the Elkridge Series), learn about thoughtful giveaways, and get a sneak peek at upcoming releases. Members may even get the opportunity to receive advanced reader copies. Check out LyzKelley.com for more information.

Newsletter Sign Up: www.LyzKelley.com

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Why would I want to read the Elkridge Series?  Each book in the Elkridge series is a piece to a puzzle—a suspenseful mystery involving the murder of a small-town sheriff. You get six contemporary romance books to figure out the mystery and a bunch of happy ever after (HEA) endings. Two novels in this fiction series—Blinded and Orphaned—are award-winning romance books.

Where is Elkridge, Colorado?  Elkridge exists only in my mind. On any given day, I can stop at River Creek Café for Jenna's fresh baked cinnamon rolls, or shop for a birthday present at Mara's Blooms, or get my nails done at Kym’s nail salon. Sitting in the park eating lunch, I can watch the kids play and hear the latest gossip from neighbors. Later, if I want, I can stop at Mad Jack’s to hear a local band play and get some dinner. Elkridge is a great small town where the sun shines 360 days a year and people do their best to make ends meet.

Would you tell us about your writing process?  It takes me awhile to write each stand-alone story because I am passionate about creating the very best stories for my readers. These contemporary romance books have complex plots and sub-plots and include suspense romance threads, with deep emotional women’s fiction elements, humor and even a bit of quirkiness. I’m so excited to see the 5-star ratings because it means I’ve created the ideal mix to provide readers with a few hours of enjoyment.

Other Books in The Series


Blinded - Buy Here








Spurned - Buy Here
Abandoned - Buy Here









Orphaned - Buy Here








Exposed - Buy Here








Rescued - Buy Here


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What I need you to know... I received an ARC of this book to read and give an honest review of. I was not paid to say anything, and everything I say is my honest opinion.
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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Rescued by Lyz Kelley #BookReview #Giveaway

The time has come. The Elkridge series by Lyz Kelley has come to a close. Rescued was just released, and finally our questions have been answered. I will not be giving any spoilers, but if you want to discuss it, message me! 

Just like all the books before it, this book is amazing. It is well written, and will keep you satisfied and yet leave you wanting more. I am not even kidding. This entire series, each book has been written so well, and complete, that at the end I feel like that part of the story is finished. Yet, I still want more. More, more, more. More Elkridge. More citizens lives told. More updates on the citizens we know and love. More. 

Lyz Kelley is a truly wonderful writer. She has this amazing ability to tell great stories. She has built this entire community within these books, and she has develops the characters so well, that it almost feels like we really know them. Each book, on its own, is a complete and satisfying story, but combined they created a wonderfully suspenseful tale. 

Now, I say that this is the last book, because that is what I have been told from the beginning. However, two things you NEED to know.... At the end of Rescued, I was given the impression there will be more. (Fingers crossed and happy dance) Rescued gives us all the answers to the mystery surrounding Sheriff Sam's murder, so obvious that story line is over, but I am certain that Lyz will be able to continue the story of the lives and times of the Elkridge community, and keep us satisfied. You should also know, if you sign up for her newsletter, you will receive a novella, that is the perfect companion to the Elkridge series. I strongly recommend signing up, and enjoying the extra story! 

Now, I will admit... I was not completely successful at solving Sheriff Sam's murder. However, I did have quite a bit correct. It was way more intense and deeper that I ever knew. Lyz really wrote an intense, thrilling tale. Also, I will say, that there was one person who I was POSITIVE was involved, and apparently he was not involved. Most of my suspicions were correct. 

So, what are you waiting for?! READ IT, and let me know if your suspicions were correct, or if you were way off. Prepare yourself, because it is a wild ride. Of course, along with all the intense drama, you will get plenty of romance, happiness, hope, and passion. I think you will absolutely fall in love with Karly and Thad. Their love story is a beautiful one. It is full of sadness and hope and fate. 

Keep reading to read a synopsis of Rescued, get to know the author, find our where to get your own copy, and enter a giveaway!! 


Rescued by Lyz Kelley
(An Elkridge Series Novel)
Release Date: 12th September
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
#RescuedTour


Synopsis
What happens when you realize too late that you’re in love?
Karly’s animal shelter business is failing. Right now, she has too many animals, and not enough foster parents, trainers, or adopters to keep food in the bowls, and she’s desperate to find options. When her first love returns home from Afghanistan wounded and alone, she offers Thad a win-win situation—a job in exchange for training a special needs dog.
Thad wants to be left alone. He feels responsible for not spotting the IED before it killed his friends and his war dog. When Karly drops off a dog for him to train, memories of their deaths swamp him with guilt.
Corruption is tearing the small town of Elkridge apart. Thad is brave enough to give his life to save Karly, but is he brave enough to live? Will she be strong enough to survive? Will fate allow them a happily ever after?
RESCUED is a sensual, contemporary romance about a brave woman and a heroic man who fulfill their dreams. If you like heartfelt characters, deep topics with powerful emotional cores, and happy endings, then you’ll love this sixth book in Lyz Kelley’s tales of strength, love, and survival. Buy RESCUED to unlock the emotional tale today!

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Meet the Author
Award-winning author Lyz Kelley resides in a small community in Colorado with her husband and several four-legged family members. She’s a lover of board games, gardening, and painting, a disaster in the kitchen, a compulsive neat freak, and tea snob. She loves writing about strong women who have endured challenges and the men who enrich their lives.
A healing love is at the heart of her book series. Creating wounded yet amazing characters—discovering what drives them, frightens them, heals them, makes them laugh—is what gives her joy. Lyz is pleased to share that joy through her masterfully written stories.
To keep tabs on her award-winning novels, connect with Lyz by signing up for her newsletter at LyzKelley.com. Members receive an exclusive copy of Regrets, (the prequel to the Elkridge Series), learn about thoughtful giveaways, and get a sneak peek at upcoming releases. Members may even get the opportunity to receive advanced reader copies. Check out LyzKelley.com for more information.


Newsletter Sign Up: www.LyzKelley.com

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Why would I want to read the Elkridge Series?  Each book in the Elkridge series is a piece to a puzzle—a suspenseful mystery involving the murder of a small-town sheriff. You get six contemporary romance books to figure out the mystery and a bunch of happy ever after (HEA) endings. Two novels in this fiction series—Blinded and Orphaned—are award-winning romance books.

Where is Elkridge, Colorado?  Elkridge exists only in my mind. On any given day, I can stop at River Creek Café for Jenna's fresh baked cinnamon rolls, or shop for a birthday present at Mara's Blooms, or get my nails done at Kym’s nail salon. Sitting in the park eating lunch, I can watch the kids play and hear the latest gossip from neighbors. Later, if I want, I can stop at Mad Jack’s to hear a local band play and get some dinner. Elkridge is a great small town where the sun shines 360 days a year and people do their best to make ends meet.

Would you tell us about your writing process?  It takes me awhile to write each stand-alone story because I am passionate about creating the very best stories for my readers. These contemporary romance books have complex plots and sub-plots and include suspense romance threads, with deep emotional women’s fiction elements, humor and even a bit of quirkiness. I’m so excited to see the 5-star ratings because it means I’ve created the ideal mix to provide readers with a few hours of enjoyment.  

RESCUED: Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ)


Many of your books have challenging topics. Why?
The easiest explanation is that I believe everyone can be honorable, brave and loved no matter the circumstances. Blindness, domestic violence, and abuse can create fear and insecurities, yet each situation can be overcome with a gentle, patient, and healing love. In my heart, love begins with respect and the willingness to listen to gain mutual understanding. Without those two components, a relationship filled with love is hard to build.
How did the Elkridge story line develop?
I don’t want to spoil the series ending, but the series story arc started with Colorado legalizing marijuana, then it went from there. Question after question started popping into my head. The first question was, “How will the illegal drug trade change?” I started researching news articles on drug trafficking to find answers. Then one day a story formed. I’m glad I had my research notes when I talked to an FBI agent to nail down technical aspects of the story. Otherwise, he might have been a little more curious about why I was asking such in-depth questions. There is a saying, “Don’t judge me by my search engine history, I’m a writer.” {grin}
You say you write about honorable men and brave women, but your characters are so flawed.
Everyone can be a hero just by offering a smile, holding a door for another, or opening a medicine bottle for a person with arthritis. Heroes aren’t only those individuals who accomplish grand gestures. We may feel a smile is insignificant, but to the person on the receiving end, we might just have made that person’s day. Being a hero isn’t always about rescuing a child, or stopping a bank robbery, it can also be about the little things in life that bring joy.
Would you ever do a spin off of the other characters introduced in the Elkridge series?
I love this question! What a great way to introduce the Lonely Ridge spin-off series. I chose to differentiate the Lonely Ridge series from the Elkridge set because this group of books will not have the mystery thread included in the Elkridge series. Each new book will be a stand-alone love story and will include the quirky characters from the town I’ve come to love. I’m hoping to have the first book in this new series out in time for Christmas.

GIVEAWAY
Head to Lyz's website to enter the giveaway - http://lyzkelley.com/elkridge-series.html


Other Books in The Series

Blinded - Buy Here








Spurned - Buy Here
Abandoned - Buy Here










Orphaned - Buy Here








Exposed - Buy Here

What I Need You To Know: 

I was given an ARC of Rescued, to read, and share my honest opinion with y'all. That is exactly what this is.... my honest opinion. Had I not liked this book, I would have told you. Gratefully, I loved it, and I genuinely think you will too!! 

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