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Blurb

There are some debts you can’t repay.

Josh Walker is loyal, reckless, and every girl’s dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he’s craved since his high school hockey days. Together they have survived grief, the military, distance, and time as they’ve fought for stolen weekends between his post at Ft. Rucker and her college at Vanderbilt. Now that Josh is a medevac pilot and Ember is headed toward graduation, they’re moving on—and in—together.

Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates—even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan, a country that nearly killed him once before and that took her father. But filling their last days together with love, passion, and plans for their future doesn’t temper Ember’s fear, and if there’s one thing she’s learned from her father’s death, it’s that there are some obstacles even love can’t conquer.

Flight school is over.

This is war.

My Review:

Hallowed Ground is the fourth book in author Rebecca Yarros’ Flight & Glory Series and if you know anything about me, you know how much I adore this series.  Since the very first book there was something insanely special about these characters and the lives they lead.  That feeling has continued for me through all four books and now to reach the end with Hallowed Ground I am hit with incredibly mixed emotions.  As sad as I am to say goodbye to this group, this was an exceptional send off and I loved every gut wrenching and poignant moment.

If you haven’t read any of the books in this series leading up to Hallowed Ground, you really need to before picking this latest installment up.  Otherwise you may be quite lost and you certainly won’t have developed the bond I have with this cast of characters and trust me, you certainly want to.  They’re all amazing in their own way and forged such a strong bond as a mini family and I just adore them.  (I promise I’m not crying right now….ok I lied.)

So this book focuses mainly on Josh and Ember and is almost full circle to where it all began. Only now, relationships and emotions are a lot stronger.  Not just between Josh an Ember but in the friendships that have been formed.  This time, the guys are out of flight school and headed into very real danger.  War.  Now, I’m not going to ruin anything for you by giving away any parts of what Josh, Ember, and all of the group go through but I will say this was one of the most touching and emotionally charged book I’ve ever read.  Ever.  There were complete chapters I couldn’t see because I was crying so hard.  I went through an entire box of tissues by the time I finished this book.  I experienced such a wide range of emotion as I read.  I was terrified for these brave men and the women they left behind while fighting for peace.  I hurt when they said their goodbyes, not knowing if they would ever return.  I was in awe of the bravery all of them showed in the face of unimaginable obstacles.  I was heartbroken when they experienced a huge loss.  (I promise I’m not crying…I just got some dust in my eyes.) But beyond all of that I think what stuck me most is that people do this every day.  It’s real life.  All of it.  These people have different names but rest assured they are all out these somewhere, living similar situations and I was completely humbled while being drawn into the pages of this book.  Filled with ups and downs this book ripped my heart out and put it all back together in one sitting. And I loved every second of that experience.

Of course all of this emotion and the bond I feel for these fictional characters is truly the mark of one hell of a story-teller.  All of the little nuances each character has.  The little quirks.  The things that make them unique and enjoyable to read.  All of that is a gift Rebecca has and one I am so thankful she has shared with us.

While I am sad to  have reached the end of Flight & Glory I am so excited to see what Rebecca has in store for us next.  I have no doubt it will be amazing.

Thank you, Rebecca, for bringing Josh, Ember, Paisley, Jagger, Sam, Grayson, and Will, into our lives.

Five Loves

Excerpt:

I pulled her onto my lap, gently squeezing the sweet curves of her hips.

“Behave,” she whispered into my ear, but ran her tongue along the edge.

My fingers flexed, teasing under the edges of the black skirt that had slid higher on her thighs as she sat. I couldn’t help it—her skin was a magnet for my hands. “You like it better when I don’t,” I answered.

She locked those blue eyes on mine, and for that second, I wanted everyone to go the fuck away so I could get my remarkable girlfriend out of her clothes. Not a girlfriend for long. Not if I found the perfect moment for that little velvet box hidden upstairs.

Mrs. Walker. December-fucking-Walker. Sounded perfect to me.

“Earth to Josh and Ember,” Jagger called, waving his hand like he’d been at it a while.

“Yeah, yeah, a toast,” Ember said, wiggling against my now-hard lap. I locked her down with my hands, and she threw me a smug grin, well aware of what she’d done.

Jagger raised his beer. “To friends. Hell, that doesn’t even cut it. You guys, all of you…I wouldn’t be here”—he looked over to Paisley—“or even the man I am, without you. So more than friends…to family.”

We glanced around the fire at the family we’d made, and I felt it—one of those moments you can’t forget, the kind that stay with you when it’s long past, so you try to memorize everything. It was a deep peace, a contentment laced with the silent knowledge that we wouldn’t be together again for far too long.
“To family,” we all said in scattered rhythm, and I kissed the underside of Ember’s jaw.

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About the Author

Rebecca Yarros is a hopeless romantic and lover of all things chocolate, coffee, and Paleo. In addition to being a mom, military wife, and blogger, she can never choose between Young Adult and New Adult fiction, so she writes both. She’s a graduate of Troy University, where she studied European history and English, but still holds out hope for an acceptance letter to Hogwarts. Her blog, The Only Girl Among Boys, has been voted the Top Military Mom Blog the last two years, and celebrates the complex issues surrounding the military life she adores.

When she’s not writing, she’s tying on hockey skates for her kids, or sneaking in some guitar time. She is madly in love with her army-aviator husband of eleven years. They finally can call Colorado home along with their gaggle of rambunctious kiddos and snoring English Bulldog.

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The first time I met Brody Easton was in the men’s locker room.   

It was my first interview as a professional sportscaster.

The famed quarterback decided to bare all.   

And by all, I don’t mean he told me any of his secrets.  

No.  The arrogant ass decided to drop his towel, just as I asked the first question.  On camera.   

The Super Bowl MVP quickly adopted a new hobby—screwing with me.

When I pushed back, he shifted from wanting to screw with me, to wanting to screw me.

But I don’t date players.  

And it’s not because I’m one of the few women working in the world of professional football.   

I’d date an athlete.   

It’s the other kind of player I don’t date.   

You know the type.  Good looking, strong, cocky, always looking to get laid.

Brody Easton was the ultimate player.

Every woman wanted to be the one to change him.

But the truth was, all he needed was a girl worth changing for.

Turned out, I was that girl.

Simple right?

Let’s face it.  It never is.

There’s a story between once upon a time and happily ever after…  

And this one is ours.

My Review:

The Baller is the newest work from author Vi Keeland and being a huge fan of all things that she writes, I was so excited to get my hands on an early copy of this book.  And, yes, you can totally add this to my list of faves from this author.  I just loved everything about it!

Delilah Maddox has been around football her whole life. First being the daughter of a pro-football player, and now in the world of sports newscasting.  So, to say she knew all about the egos the players had would be an understatement.  It’s why she avoided them and didn’t fall for their antics.  You could say she was immune.  That was until she met Brody Easton.  Oh no, it wasn’t love at first sight and Delilah sure as hell didn’t give him a shot in the beginning…he definitely had to work for it.  But Brody’s at-times-incredulous flirtations would prove to wear even Delilah down and when he turns out to be anything but what she had expected, she knew she found someone special.  Ah, but if only it were as easy as boy meets girl and they live happily ever after.  Nope, there would be a few really big hurdles for them to overcome and would surely put them to the test.  Would they get their happy ending?

Oh, how I just loved this story! One thing I want you to know right off the bat, is that there’s so much more to this story besides a cocky player getting the girl with the impenetrable defenses.  Ms. Keeland has a way of adding so many wonderful layers to her characters and Delilah and Easton were no exception.  Sure he’s a confident and cocky guy but he has a hidden soft side and a past that had me on Team Easton as soon as we learned about it.  He’s loyal and kind.  Caring and sexy.  Truly the total package.  I also loved Delilah and knew she had met her match in Brody.  Their banter is phenomenal and I had no doubt  when they connected it was going to the something special.  And oh boy was it ever.  The chemistry and attraction are delectable but beyond that the connection they share through personal loss and emotionally trying times really made this couple something special.

There were more than a few times I was worried that they couldn’t make it when Brody’s past comes, quite literally, knocking on his door.  I don’t want to ruin anything for you but let me say, Ms. Keeland did an amazing job at keeping me on the edge of my seat and keeping my emotional investment high! I also have to say there is one of the most heartwarming and touching chapters I’ve ever read in this book.  Brody gives a speech that was simply beautiful.  Have tissues ready.  Seriously.

Once again I have to say, I adored this book.  If you’re looking for a well written, emotionally charged, sexy and steamy read, this is a book for you! Thank you, Ms. Keeland, for a fantastic story.  I’ll be looking forward to

Five Loves

Excerpt: 

A new song had just started, and I was enjoying his company when a voice behind me said, “Can I cut in?”

My head whipped around, even though I had no doubt whom the gravelly voice belonged to.

Michael was gracious. “I hate to share. But I suppose I have been hogging the most beautiful woman at the event.” He let go of my hand and stepped back with a gentlemanly nod. “Thank you for the dance, Delilah.”

Again Brody Easton had caught me off guard. Before I knew it, I was dancing with the arrogant jerk.  He wrapped his arms around me and pulled my body tight against his. Way tighter than Michael had held me.

“Good to see you again, Lois Lane.”

The man had balls; I had to give him that. I looked him straight in the eyes. “Nice to see you with clothes on, Easton.”

“Do you prefer me without?”

“I prefer you on the other side of the room.”

He chuckled. It was a hearty laugh. “That’s what happens sometimes when you decide you want to hang out in the men’s locker room.”

I tried to pull back, but he tightened his grip and held me in place. I craned my neck. “Let go of me.”

“No.”

“No?”

“That’s right. No.”

“I can scream at the top of my lungs.”

“I’d like to hear you scream.” His tone made it clear he meant he wanted me underneath him while I was doing the screaming.

“You’re an asshole. You know that?”

“I do. You asked me that yesterday. For a reporter, you should really try changing up your questions more frequently.”

My eyes bulged.

Easton shifted his hand down to the small of my back before twirling us around the dance floor. Figures the prick can dance.

“Are you seeing anyone?”

“You can’t be serious?”

He ignored my comment. “Would you like to have dinner tonight?”

“We just ate.”

“Dessert at my place, then?”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “Did you hit your head at the game yesterday?”

“On a diet, huh?”

“Yeah. That’s it. I don’t want to go to your place for dessert because I’m on a diet.”

“Well, that’s just a shame.”

About the Author:

Vi Keeland is a native New Yorker with three children that occupy most of her free time, which she complains about often, but wouldn’t change for the world. She is a bookworm and has been known to read her kindle at stop lights, while styling her hair, cleaning, walking, during sporting events, and frequently while pretending to work.  She is a boring attorney by day, and an exciting smut author by night!

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Additional Books by Vi Keeland

Life on Stage series (2 standalone books)

Beat

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Throb

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MMA Fighter series (3 standalone books)

Worth the Fight (MMA Fighter Series, Book One)

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Worth The Chance (MMA Fighter Series, Book Two)

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Worth Forgiving (MMA Fighter Series, Book Three)

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The Cole Series (2 book serial)

Belong to You (Cole Series, Book One)

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Made for You (Cole Series, Book Two)

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Standalone novels

Cocky Bastard (Written with Penelope Ward)

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Left Behind (A Young Adult Novel)

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First Thing I See

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