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Tuesday 25 March 2014
Author: Wendy Higgins
Published: March 17th 2014
Blurb
While most seventeen-year-old American girls would refuse to let their parents marry them off to a stranger, Robyn Mason dreams of the mysterious McKale in Ireland, wondering how he’ll look and imagining his cute Irish accent. Prearranged bindings are common for magical families like her own, however when she travels to the whimsical Emerald Isle she discovers there’s more to her betrothal and McKale’s clan than she was led to believe.

What starts as an obligatory pairing between Robyn and McKale morphs over time into something they both need. But one giant obstacle stands in the way of their budding romance: a seductive and deadly Fae princess accustomed to getting what she wants—and what she wants is McKale as her plaything. Love, desire, and jealousies collide as Robyn’s family and McKale’s clan must work together to outsmart the powerful Faeries and preserve the only hope left for their people.






Review
I was delighted when I heard the wonderful news that Wendy decided to be brave and release this book to the world. I'm very glad she didn't hide this wonderful gem from us. This book is full of humour, love, family, growth, suspension, hearth-wrenching moments but filled with so many heartwarming ones all at the same time.
It's delightfully whimsical and joyous, with just a hint of giddy mischief. So many times the characters ( especially Cassidy) had me bursting with laughter and her quick wit and her zealousness was a bit infectious . She was a wild child but it's what I adored most about her, she has a zest for life and I envy her. Robyn is very meek and shy at first but you really get to see her character develop beautifully through out the chapters. She's a very relatable character, I like her boldness and her kindness towards everyone especially her sister.
The relationship between the family members is very entertaining at times, they all each possess a different quirk that makes you easily love them all. I've always found Ireland enchanting yet Wendy was able to make me envision a more magical sort of place full of possibilities.
The folklore that she weaved through the ever changing scenes and rhythm of the story was amazing, it gave you a sense that maybe this story or situation was actually possible. It had a great sense of realism. What I  loved most was the relationship between Robyn and McKale, it was slow passed, saddening at times, frustrating and stunning to see blossom page after page. I couldn't help but love Kale, there is just a certain charm to him that comes out full force towards the end ;).
*laugh* Now Rock was probably one of the most interesting characters to me, he was something else alright, he will have you in a fit of giggle thanks to his lovely boldness.
Now you know a good love story isn't complete without a little snag in the plot right? Well Wendy certainly did it again with the "bad guys" in this story, who knew fairies could be so cruel?  Apparently not me, but I'm starting to grasp this notion after reading two different book with the Fae in them that they aren't always nice creatures :/.

This splendid story had me hooked from the beginning, just the idea of a new romance that took place in a magic realm in Ireland I was intrigued. I knew in my heart of hearts that I wouldn't be disappointed with this book. It was gripping till the very end, I'm hoping this will not be the end for McKale and the Mason family seeing as it was a bittersweet end. I give this book ten out of ten stars. Wendy took a leap of faith with this book, that was brave of her and I'm very proud of her for it. It's divine, mysterious, magical with a pinch of merriment with a flare of hope.

You will not be disappointed with this book so give it a chance and fall in love with a mysterious Irish boy.




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Tuesday 18 March 2014
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Synopsis
Jenna Ryan is the kind of girl everyone wants for a friend. Her spunky and carefree outlook on life often leads to trouble of the best kind. She's not afraid to speak her mind, and when it comes to her friends, she's fiercely loyal and protective. When she met Eric, she knew immediately he was her forever, but why was he holding back?
Eric James is the epitome of a Greek God. He parties hard while trying to meet the expectations of his overachiever parents. When he met Jenna, sparks flew, and he knew he'd met his match. But Eric is hiding a small secret. When Jenna finds out, these two will embark on a wild and hilarious journey to torture each other into submission. Who will win? And who will learn the true meaning of... Patience? ***Patience is a Jenna and Eric novella with approximately 30k words. It can be read as a stand alone but is much better after reading Choices or Fate.
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Excerpt
Eric (At lunch with Declan) "I've never met a girl like her. I mean, yeah, she's hot, and that's probably all it is, but I can't wait to find out."
"You know, if you really want to know what it's about, don't have sex with her. The wait might be worth it. It's all about the chase anyway, right?" His eyes glinted with mischief. Did I mention that Declan is the fraternity chaplain? He's the best guy a girl could find but no way was I taking his advice. Not an option.
"Man, I don't know what works for you, but I don't see any reason to wait if we both want it," I smirk. "Besides, I don't need to wait to know she's different." And that was the honest truth.
I already knew.
Declan leaned back in his chair, linking his fingers over his chest. "You know what I think? You don't know how to romance a girl without having sex with her." His gaze challenged me, even as his eyes crinkled in amusement.
I've never been one to turn down a challenge. I'm competitive, and it goes against my grain. So, I opened my big mouth. "Wanna bet?" Two words. One colossal fuck-up.
His smile was so big it almost blinded me. That's when I knew he had me. Bastard. He had planned it all along. "Absolutely. I bet you can't go ninety days without sex."
"Thirty," I countered.
"Sixty."
"Ok. Sixty. So what do you want to wager?" I had walked right into his trap, and I somehow knew I would regret it the minute the words left my mouth.
"If you win, I'll owe you five hundred bucks. If I win..." He raised his eyebrows as if he was pondering the fate of the world. "I get your guitar." Oh, hell no.
"Dec, man, you know I can't do that. I can't put my guitar on the line. What else?" There's no way I'd give up my custom Fender Strat. Not for a bet, not for a girl.
"No. It has to be the guitar." He shook his head slightly, determination in his eyes and the set of his shoulders. "It has to be something you value, something it would hurt to lose, like a hit to the nuts. That's the only way I'll be able to trust you." Looking back on it, that is when I should have backed down. It was the stupidest bet I'd ever made, much worse than betting I could get in some girls pants. Of which, I have outgrown by the way.
"Deal," I agreed, against my own instincts, my better judgment having flown out the window.
"Deal?" His eyes widened with surprise since he'd been expecting a battle. In my mind, this was going to be the easiest sixty days of my life. Jenna was just a girl I met in my Lit class, and like others, she would come and go. I really thought it wasn't going to be a big deal.
I was wrong.
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Sydney Lane lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and children. Growing up in Smalltown, USA, Sydney dreamed of being a writer. After spending an obscene amount of money to go to college, Sydney finally decided to follow her heart. With her babies in bed and husband neglected, she worked by the light of her laptop and wrote Choices. Sydney is very active in charity work for anti-bullying and depression awareness groups.
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