May 11, 2015

{(*BLOG TOUR&REVIEW*)} Jealousy by Jenna Galicki



SYNOPSIS
Jealousy, a stand-alone novel
He's the shoulder she leans on.
He worships her.
She shields and protects him.
He watches over her.
They're soul mates for life.
They're not lovers; they're best friends.
Their struggle to find someone who can handle their intense bond is met with a roller coaster of raw emotion, loyalty and heartache.
Follow their journey to find love.

Hailed as Will and Grace meets Sex and the City, two best friends, a straight woman and a gay man, struggle to find someone to love as much as they love each other.

When Heather Cooper married Peter, she thought that she had finally found someone who could handle the inseparable bond she shares with her gay best friend, Justin Perrotta.  It's only a matter of time, however, before jealousy rears its ugly head and Peter's true feelings emerge.  He starts drinking and his erratic behavior threatens their marriage.

Burned by an ex-boyfriend, Justin refuses to open his heart to love again.  Wild relationships and one night stands leave him lonely and unfulfilled, even though he will not admit it.  He finds love when he least expects it, but his fear of commitment threatens to ruin the best thing that has ever happened to him.
EXCERPT
Heather tilted her face up into the hot spray of water and pushed her fingers through her wet hair.  She closed her eyes while her subconscious drafted off and replayed the previous evening with Nick in her head.  The rumble of the shower doors abruptly startled her back to reality, and Nick stepped inside to join her.  She turned toward him and folded her arms in front of her body to shield the scars from her accident.
“Stop doing that.”  Nick took her arms and placed them around his waist and kissed her amidst the steamy water.
They lathered and washed each other, slowly, sliding the soapy water over the curves of each other’s body.  It was sensual, not sexual.  His kiss penetrated her mouth, while the water pelted off her back and splashed onto him.  Her hand traveled over his sleek wet chest, and just when it was about to travel further downward, he removed it from his body and kissed the palm of her hand.  He stepped out of the shower, unfolded the large bath towel and held it open for her.  She looked at him quizzically for a moment before exiting the shower.
Nick wrapped the bath sheet around the both of them and hugged her close to him.  She felt familiarity in his arms—warmth and security.  They stood on the plush bath mat with their naked bodies pressed against one another.  Nick held her in his arms without moving or making a sound.  He left her with a gentle kiss and the towel, and strolled into the bedroom to dress.
Heather’s eyes followed his bare, round butt cheeks as he walked away from her, and she realized that she was beginning to fall for him.  Her defense mechanism kicked in, and she reminded herself that she barely knew him . . . and he was young.  She wondered how old he was, maybe 29 or 30.  He was probably only still here for sex.  After yesterday, why else would he be here?  But he just passed up a perfect opportunity in the shower.  He was visibly aroused, and she was clearly receptive.  They could have easily had a third encounter, but he didn’t pursue it, and now they were going to breakfast.
Nick looked up from buttoning his jeans, and they shared a smile.
She brushed the incident off, resumed drying herself with the towel and quickly dressed in anticipation of spending more time with him.  She wanted to find out what lurked behind that sensitive and arousing smile.
 
 MY REVIEW

You know those books that once you pick it up you can’t seem to put down until it’s finished? Well Jealousy by Jenna Galicki was one of those for me!
This is not your typical magically happily ever after story, it’s more of a you need to sort your way through the rocks until you find your diamond in the rough so to say.  Heather and Justin have been friends since they were kids, always there for each other when needed. When Justin came out he was teased for being gay and Heather was there right by his side.  They needed each other then and they do just as much as adults, and at times they seem to be closer to each other than their significant others. Heather is married to a man named Peter who puts everything first except for her while Justin has just come out of a long term relationship and goes through some meaningless flings and boy toys. Theirs is a bond that impacts not only them but also their relationships with others.
I loved Heather, she is warm and understanding but has a fiery temper burning behind that sweetness, Peter on the other hand…. well he is an absolute douche! I wanted to slap him from the moment he popped up. Now Justin is a sweetie, I’d love to have a friend like him he is caring and never afraid to show his emotions. I’m keeping this review vague because I don’t want to let anything slip but to find out if Heather and Justin end up with their happily ever after’s you will have to grab a copy of the book!

This book was multi-dimensional and twisted and turned just when needed, the writing is smooth and flows well throughout the book. There is just enough steaminess both M/F and M/M to keep you drooling for more and I love that what you might expect will happen in the book ends up being the complete opposite and it keeps you wanting more. Jenna knows just when to throw in a monkey wrench and make you sit on the edge of your seat and truth be told I love this about her!! I have yet to read one of her books that I haven’t liked and I can’t wait to see what else she comes out with in the future. I’m giving Jealousy 4.5 Stars and really urge you to pick up a copy of any of Jenna’s books, you definitely won’t be disappointed!


 AUTHOR BIO
Jenna Galicki is a strong advocate for LGBT rights and marriage equality. She volunteers with God's Love We Deliver, delivering meals to people with HIV and AIDS and other life threatening illnesses.  She actively raises money and participates in AIDS Walk New York and is a proud sponsor of Children International.

She lives in Long Island, NY with her husband and two dogs. She's a Rottweiler enthusiast and an avid music buff.  Elaborate stories and fictional characters are her constant companions. When she's not hunched over a computer, you can find her front row at a rock concert.

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 OTHER BOOKS BY JENNA GALICKI
Radical Rock Stars Series
The Prince of Punk Rock (Radical Rock Stars Bk #1)
Between A Rock and A Hard Place (Radical Rock Stars Bk #2) AMAZON
Punk Rock Resurrection (Radical Rock Stars Book #3)  
The Undercover Rock Star - Wickedly Erotic Spring Erotic Wonderland Box Set (100% of Proceeds benefits National Autism Association)

(*) Release Day Blitz (*) The Art of Loving by S.H. Pratt

 The Art of Loving
 by S.H. Pratt
Release date: May 11, 2015
Adam Green knew women.  He knew them to be cold, cruel, and heartless… and he knew that he didn’t want that particular brand of misery.  He scorned his twin brother, Austin, for yearning for the warmth of love and scoffed when Austin followed his girlfriend back to Montana.  When Adam finds himself alone and fighting for life in the hospital, the only person who refuses to leave him is the one woman who makes him the most uncomfortable.

Angie Hartman was a hopeless romantic wrapped in a pretty package, tied up with a ribbon of realism.  She was thrilled for her best friend, Fiona, when Austin Green showed that love was something Fiona could have, but was terrified that he was pushing her back to Montana and the horror that lived there.  When Austin’s brother, Adam, lands in the hospital, fighting to live, Angie’s past threatens to overwhelm her.  Unable to bear the idea that Adam is alone, she ignores his obvious mistrust of women and resolutely stays by his side.

As Adam and Angie build a tenuous friendship, Adam finds himself reassessing his belief that women were only there to serve as a one night stand and nothing more.  Angie tempts him with her sugar spun kisses, quiet strength, and willingness to see past the growling, grizzly bear behavior that has kept women away in the past.  In an unguarded moment, Angie sends Adam into a terrified panic while pushing her into a dangerous depression.  Can Adam overcome his own past and repair his relationship with Angie before it’s too late? 
 
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