{Review & Giveaway} The Love Game by Emma Hart

The Love Game 
by Emma Hart
Series: The Game (#1)
Source: eARC provided by author
Available as of March 29, 2013
Amazon 

His challenge? Make her fall in love with him.
Her challenge? Play the player.
Until life changes the rules of the game.

Maddie Stevens hated Braden Carter on sight. Arrogant, egotistical, and the playboy of the University of California, Berkeley, he's everything her brother Pearce has taught her to despise. So why, when the girls challenge her to play the player, doesn't she say no? She doesn't know either.

Braden wanted fiery little Maddie the second he laid eyes on her - and he'd do anything to have her, hence why he's agreed to make her fall in love with him. After all, it's the only way he'll get what he wants. Sex.

But, as Braden discovers, there's more to the girl from Brooklyn than he ever imagined - and he can't help but care about the broken girl behind those pretty green eyes.

Maddie finds Braden isn't just a walking erection - he actually has feelings. He can be sweet, funny and his good looks don't exactly hurt. That means trouble - but when her brother Pearce turns up in Berkeley begging for her help, she realises Braden and Pearce aren't so alike anymore.

And maybe, just maybe, they're exactly what each other needs.

After reading Never Forget by Emma Hart, I've become addicted to her writing style. Not once did I feel bored or think the story was lacking while reading The Love Game. I was held captive from page one and couldn't put it down if I tried!

Both Maddie and Braden are coerced by their friends into playing the game. The objective: to make the other fall in love with them and then walk away as if it never happened. It doesn't take a genius to know that this can only end in disaster.

I must say that both Maddie and Braden were fun characters. Maddie is this really responsible girl who has picked up the pieces of her family time and time again. She's had to deal with a lot of her brothers shenanigans while he slowly destroyed her best friend. Braden, on the other hand, is a complete and total womanizer. He has a huge heart, but not everyone gets to see his kind and caring side.

First and foremost, I loved reading from Maddie and Braden's points of view. I always got a good chuckle when I would read how Maddie thought she was ahead of schedule for #OperationPlayThePlayer and then turn around and read from Braden's point of view and how he thought the game was easy. Before I even picked The Love Game up, I knew how it would end because I've read other books like it, but this one was different. I enjoyed watching their feelings for each other change and I loved that it didn't follow the usual cliche events that one would expect. There were ups and downs that flustered both characters, but that is what made this book hard to put down.

Overall, The Love Game was a fun read. It was a tad cliche, but it was amusing and entertaining to see how their feelings changed from beginning to end. I highly highly highly recommend picking up ALL of Emma's books. They are unique and I've loved each and every one of them.

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By day, Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of wine and writes books.

She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. She has two new series planned as well as her New Adult Romance, Never Forget, due February 2013. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes.

Her debut YA series, The Mauve Legacy, is an Apple iBooks Bestseller - and this makes Emma excited.



You can find the author: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

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FTC Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.  

{Cover Reveal & Excerpt} Holding On by Emma Hart

I'm super excited to be sharing the cover of Holding On with you today! I loved Never Forget and can not wait to read this novella

BUT... before I get to the cover lets read what it's about.

Living in London after spending almost twenty years in a town with a population of three hundred would be hard on anyone – and Alec Johnson is no exception to the rule.

When Alec followed Lexy to London, he knew his life would change drastically. He just didn’t know how much. With Lexy’s friends and admirer to contend with, he has to show there’s more to the country surfer boy than is ability to ride the waves. With his own shameless admirers, he has to keep Lexy’s trust – and despite her love for him, that’s no easy task.

Beneath her tough girl exterior, all Jennifer Mason has ever wanted to do is paint. London’s School of Art can give her that, and she couldn’t be happier she’s finally breaking free from Lilac Bay. What she’s not happy about is having to leave Carl behind – or his reluctance to visit her while she’s studying.

Their relationship is put to the test as living on her own for the first time and university take their toll on Jen. After all, three hundred miles is a long way to be away from your boyfriend when you’re eighteen years old.

And it’s even harder when you can’t keep your eyes off your best friend’s older brother.

Sound good?

Ready for the cover?

Available April 22, 2013

JEN
     I stand, walking towards Bing. “Tell me this is some kind of ass wiping joke?”
     “I wish,” he replies, looking down at me. “Believe me, spending my evening with you wasn’t in my plan.”
     “So change it,” I hiss. “There is no way I’m spending all of Saturday night smiling and hanging onto your arrogant arm, Samuel!” Although, it is a very pretty arm.
     He sighs. “Look, Jennifer, I don’t exactly want you on my arm, but it’s too late to change it. Mum has already ordered matching outfits.”
     “Are you fucking kidding?” I deadpan. “Not only do I have to go with you, everyone will know I’m with you because, what? Your tie will match my dress?”
     “Oh, and there’s the brains she used to get into university,” he responds snarkily. “Yes, Jen. My tie is the same material and colour as your dress. Believe me, I’m not damn happy.”
     I heave in a breath. “This is gonna be as about as successful as Hades in the North Pole.” I throw my arms up, and turn back to Lexy’s bed. I throw myself face down on it.
     “I wouldn’t lie like that,” Bing says. “You have no idea what’s happened on that bed.”
     I get back up and growl. I push past him, moving to stomp down the stairs.
     “Hey, I was just saying!” he calls, following me.
     “Go away, Samuel. I want to see you as much as I want a shard of glass in my ass.”

By day, Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of wine and writes books.
She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. She has two new series planned as well as her New Adult Romance, Never Forget, due February 2013. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes.
Her debut YA series, The Mauve Legacy, is an Apple iBooks Bestseller - and this makes Emma excited.
You can find the author: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

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So what do you think?

{Review, This or That & Giveaway} Never Forget by Emma Hart

Never Forget 
by Emma Hart
Series: Memories (#1)
Source: eARC provided by author
Available as of February 22, 2013
Amazon 

A city girl.

A small town boy.

A summer they'll never forget.

Spending the summer at her Grammy's in Lilac Bay, Devon, is city girl Alexis 'Lexy' Edwards idea of hell. That is, until she reconnects with her childhood friend, Jen, and meets Alec Johnson.

Alec is the kind of guy Lexy knows she needs to stay away from. He's the village flirt, ridiculously hot and very dangerous to her self control. But there's a problem – she can't seem to keep him out, even though she knows he'll break her heart.

As Alec slowly strips away Lexy's defences and the two embark on a summer romance she never wanted, their feelings grow to more than either expected. But nothing lasts forever, and reality intrudes.

As her world is shaken to it's core, Lexy's self made prediction comes true when she discovers she's spent six weeks surrounded by secrets. Kept out by her family and the only guy she's ever trusted, she falls apart.

And when Grammy tells her that 'you might not end up where you wanted to be, but you'll always end up where you're meant to be,' she has to figure out if her meant to be is back home in London, or if it's been in Devon the whole time.

I've only read a few books that are written in a different dialect. Never Forget is one of those books, but I can honestly say that it didn't bother me one bit. In fact, it was quite fun to read. Emma Hart stole my heart from page one and I'll never forget Alec and Lexy's summer romance.

Lexy Edwards has been dreading the summer long visit she would be making to Lilac Bay. Then she gets there and not only does she find out that Grammy ran into her old friend Jen and has a phone number for her favorite granddaughter, but that Grammy also has some very attractive guy working in her garden. Her summer is starting to look up...

I adored Lexy and Alec's story, but to say there wasn't another character that made me smile every time she was around would be a lie. Grammy was a hoot. I mean really. I don't know how many passages I highlighted because she was so open and said things I wouldn't expect a grandma to say. I looked forward to her next appearance because she would make a conversation that I would have expected to be awkward into something lighthearted and hysterical. I can't tell you the number of times I died laughing when Grammy was around.

Besides Grammy's hysterics there is so much to say that I don't know where to begin. I guess first I'll start with how Alec and Lexy ended up together. I love that Alec had to prove himself to her. He was such a womanizer before he met her and I love that he set out on a mission to show her that there was more to him than just the rumors. Going along the same lines, I love that Lexy didn't just give in to him and jump on the summer romance bandwagon before getting to know him. I also love how glued to the pages I was. I was swept away from page one and I enjoyed every minute of Lexy's summer. There was never a time while reading that I found myself bored or uninterested in the story.

Overall, Never Forget was by far one of my favorite new adult reads to date. It was exciting, heartbreaking, and the ending almost did me in. If you want a story that will keep you mesmerized and on a warm beach for a few hours, pick this up asap! You won't regret it!!

With Emma Hart!

Chocolate or vanilla? 
Chocolate.

Summer or Winter? 

Hmmm, summer

Morning or Night? 

Night.

Tea or Coffee? 

Hot chocolate.

Cake or Pie? 

Neither.

Pen or Pencil? 

Pen

High Heels or Flats? 

Flats

Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston? 

Jennifer Aniston

Mac or PC? 

PC

Shopping: Online or In Store? 

Both.

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By day, Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of wine and writes books.

She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. She has two new series planned as well as her New Adult Romance, Never Forget, due February 2013. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes.

Her debut YA series, The Mauve Legacy, is an Apple iBooks Bestseller - and this makes Emma excited.



You can find the author: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

Amazon | Smashwords

FTC Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.  

{Cover Reveal & Excerpt} Never Forget by Emma Hart

I'm super excited to be sharing the cover of Never Forget with you today!

BUT...

before I get to the cover lets read what it's about.

A city girl.

A small town boy.

A summer they'll never forget.

Spending the summer at her Grammy's in Lilac Bay, Devon, is city girl Alexis 'Lexy' Edwards idea of hell. That is, until she reconnects with her childhood friend, Jen, and meets Alec Johnson.

Alec is the kind of guy Lexy knows she needs to stay away from. He's the village flirt, ridiculously hot and very dangerous to her self control. But there's a problem – she can't seem to keep him out, even though she knows he'll break her heart.

As Alec slowly strips away Lexy's defences and the two embark on a summer romance she never wanted, their feelings grow to more than either expected. But nothing lasts forever, and reality intrudes.

As her world is shaken to it's core, Lexy's self made prediction comes true when she discovers she's spent six weeks surrounded by secrets. Kept out by her family and the only guy she's ever trusted, she falls apart.

And when Grammy tells her that 'you might not end up where you wanted to be, but you'll always end up where you're meant to be,' she has to figure out if her meant to be is back home in London, or if it's been in Devon the whole time.

Sound good?

Ready for the cover?

Personally I love this cover!

The font is the most adorable I've ever seen.
Major win here!

     "Who said I was flirting?" He asks innocently, but the gleam in his eye tells me he knows I've called him out.
     And he likes it.
     "Your eyes say it," I reply, "it's glaringly obvious."
     He leans back on his elbows and I get a good view of his body.
     I try not to look, but when faced with such beauty it's hard not to look, right?
     I can see the contour of every muscle, every little shadow where one defined bit meets the next. I sweep my eyes over him involuntarily, from the broadness of his shoulders to his pecs, to his perfectly formed 6 pack and then the obvious 'v' that disappears under the bottom of his wetsuit. Add to the image little droplets of water pearling against his skin...
     "Like what you see?" He winks again.
     "About as much as I like vomiting after too many drinks on a Saturday night." I quip.
     "It's okay, Lexy, I don't mind you looking. You can touch if you want." The challenge is in his eyes and I look upwards as if anyone up there could help me.
     Which is silly, because clouds can't help.
     "I'm not a touchy person, but thanks for offering."
     "See that's a shame," he says in a lower, more sensual voice. "Because I am."
     He runs his finger down my spine and I shiver, then curse myself.
     "Like that, huh?"
     "I'm ticklish?" I answer, but it comes out as more of a question.
     He roams his eyes over my body shamelessly. "I bet you're ticklish in all sorts of places."

By day, Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of wine and writes books.
She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. She has two new series planned as well as her New Adult Romance, Never Forget, due February 2013. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes.
Her debut YA series, The Mauve Legacy, is an Apple iBooks Bestseller - and this makes Emma excited.

You can find the author: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

Amazon | Smashwords

So what do you think?

Will you be reading Never Forget?