Review/Giveaway---Changing Course by Aly Martinez

Title: Changing Course (Wrecked and Ruined #1)

Author: Aly Martinez

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: January 29, 2014

 

Synopsis

I met Sarah Kate Erickson when I was 21 years old. I was lucky enough to keep her for seven years before a tragic accident stole her from me. She didn’t die, but sometimes I think it would have been easier if she had.

I lived in a haze for those four years after the accident. Catering to her every need, even though she hated the very sight of my face. I tried to hold on to her and the future that we were supposed to build together. But you can’t hold on to someone that doesn’t exist anymore.

It wasn’t until I met Jesse Addison, a barista at the local coffee shop, that I realized I didn’t just lose Sarah that tragic night, I lost myself as well. Jesse taught me how to let go of the past and learn to love again. But what happens when your past haunts your present and the woman you used to love refuses to accept the woman you can’t live without?

 

Excerpt

"Shall we make a little bet?" I ask, twirling my thumbs like an evil madman. "Aren't you sick of losing yet?" She laughs so hard at her own joke, she almost rolls out of the chair. Her reaction alone is enough to make me laugh right along with her. This girl is drunk...and beautiful. And drunk. And sexy as hell. And drunk. And so very fuckable. Did I mention drunk? She isn't in the danger zone, where she is going to be hating her very existence tomorrow. She's in that loose-lipped-say-things-that-will-make-you-cringe-the-next-day stage. I would be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying the hell out of seeing her in this state. Jesse always seems to have a filter when she talks to me. It's as if, she analyzes every word in her mind twelve times before actually spitting out a sentence. Since she started drinking, she hasn't stopped talking. She has officially made the leap from best friend’s little sister, to woman I want to fuck. Jesus, what the hell am I saying? Am I drunk too? "So, is that a yes or no to the bet?" I smile, glancing down and catch a glimpse of her peaked chilled nipples. "You cold, Jess?" I ask, nodding down at her nipples noticeably showing thorough her skimpy excuse for a dress. I watch her eyes travel down her own body and her cheeks immediately redden. Oh shit! I really am drunk! Why the fuck would I say that to her? Better yet, when the hell did I lose my filter tonight? Oh God, what else have I said to her without thinking? I frantically try to think of a way to moonwalk out of this conversation. She's uncomfortable, and I'm mortified. We both know it too. It's written all over our faces, but in our drunken states, neither one of us can think of anything to say.  

5 Star Review

Who doesn’t want a Brett? He’s a strong man who protects everyone, even when they don’t deserve it. He’s faithful to the core and never gives up on anything, including love.

There were a lot of things in Brett’s life that made him who he was. The moment he met Jesse, she knew he was the one and in a way her knew it. Their love or for a long time, lack of love, was evident the first time they were together but there was something holding Brett back (Sarah).

His best friend was a huge part of his life and tried to steer him in the right direction but the person that he was held him back from being happy. In his mind there was something that always had to be done and he was the only person who could do it.

There was a lot of things in his life that he could but wouldn’t change and damn it, it really made me mad

I absolutely loved reading this book. I fell in love with Brett for a lot of reasons and I also wanted to punch him for A LOT of reasons but I understood why he did some of the things he did. I didn’t like it but understood. I was on a rollercoaster ride the entire time and I felt the rage that Jesse was feeling. I often questioned why do this or why do that and finally I got an answer. There is still a question that was not answered and I’m curious what happened.

Ally Martinez did an excellent job. This is a book that you want to sit down and talk about and get feedback from everyone and tell everyone what happened so they will read it. Way to go!!!

About the Author

I’m a 32 year old wife and stay at home mom to four kids under the age of five, including a set of twins. My life is crazy, which is probably why I drink entirely too much wine. Oh who am I kidding, I had a love affair with wine long before the kids came along. I was born and raised in Savannah Georgia, but we recently moved to Chicago. Let me tell you, this southern girl was not ready for the cold weather up here! I’m an avid reader, but I haven’t always been that way. A few years ago my sister loaned me her Nook Color, and it changed my life forever. In the span of about two years, I read over 500 books. My newfound love of reading led me to start a book blog with two of my best friends. (Insert shameless plug here: WhiteZinBookends.com). Through WZ Bookends, I've had the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing authors, bloggers, and readers out there. Now that I have taken the leap into writing my own book, they’ve all shown me endless amounts of encouragement and support. While driving home from Walmart one day in late October, a story embedded itself in my head and would not let go. It spiraled out of control until I finally opened my laptop and started writing. This journey has been a wild ride filled with tears, hand cramps, and tons of laughs. I love company, so follow me at one of the social links below and join me aboard this crazy train!  

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Giveaway

GRAND PRIZE: Kindle Fire (7" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8GB)

(2) Signed Paperback of Changing Course (US Only)

(1) Signed Paperback of Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds (US Only)

(1) eBook copy of the Hart Family Box Set by Ella Fox

(1) eBook copy of Ignite and eARC of Incinerate by Tessa Teevan

(1) eBook copy of Save Me From Myself by Stacey Mosteller

(1) eBook copy of Push the Envelope by Rochelle Paige

(1) eBook copy of The Infamous Ellen James by NA Alcorn

(1) eBook copy of Goodbye Caution by Jacquelyn Ayres

(1) eBook copy of Tempo by Kelly Collins

(1) eBook copy of At Death It Begins by Elle Jefferson

(1) eBook copy of Broken by K Webster

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