Mister Romance by Leisa Rayven

When I was a child, my sister was the avid reader. She could read quietly for hours at a time, I envied her. She had the ability to be able to sit still for that long to read the day away -- but I just could never do that I was active as a child. I read of course, but not like she did. Later; in high school; I began to write in my spare time. Poems, fan fiction - that sort of thing. I loved it. Over the years that too has waxed and waned until more recently; in the last couple of years; when I began writing during my downtime again. Ideas for stories began to gel into place, a chance meeting and friendship with someone who happens to be a book editor and her encouragement got me back into writing and; by proxy; reading as much as my sister back in the day.

Also during this series of fortuitous events; as luck would have it; in the last year I have discovered and become friends with an author who I really enjoy reading and fast became one of my favourites. Her name is Leisa Rayven. She's bright, clever and talented. Her bubbly, forthright, hysterically funny and cheerfulness demeanor is always a joy. These traits cross over into her writing which is something I LOVE about her books. To be honest; for me; she went from a random selection that I picked up in Chapters one afternoon, to one of my favorite writers in a matter of hours. Then of course, I sought her out on social media and from there, a friendship was born. And a fangirl/stalker but hey... whatever. ;)

But seriously, on a personal level, her positive encouragement towards my own endeavors in writing have been endless. I will forever appreciate those words of kindness, guidance and encouragement she has given me. She too has been working on her new book, her now fifth book which is being released April 30th and I have (hopefully) encouraged her to the best of my ability while she has gone through this writing process.

Yesterday, she blessed me with an Advanced Reader's Copy of her baby. Her blood, sweat, lack of sleep and tears entitled "Mister Romance". It's no secret in my home I would buy a copy of the phone book written in Swahili (which I don't even read) if she wrote it. So to say I was eager, excited and flattered to get an early copy and my hands on this book, is the understatement of the year. And then when the author herself; one of the people I've come to seriously admire and like very much not just as a writer but as a friend; offered to send me a copy eleven days before release... (Like I'm going to say "No! No! I couldn't  possibly!!" Of course not... this is ME we are talking about! **MAKES WITH THE GIMME/GRABBY HANDS**)

Check out this gorgeous cover! I mean come on! REDONK right? WHEW! Beautiful!

I plunged full force into reading, sequestering myself away behind the closed doors of my bedroom. I managed to get about half way through reading the book this afternoon before my family wanted some social time. Social time??! WTH! I live with them and they expect me to have dinner with them too? The nerve! How rude! By then I was already so well engrossed, I didn't want to spend time with my family, I wanted to read and spend time with my new book boyfriend! Reluctantly, it ended up that I put my tablet to the side, and went to eat dinner with my family.

"Max Riley is the man of your dreams. Or at least he will be... for a price."

To say that I 'liked' this book would be putting it mildly. I've read all (now five) of Leisa Rayven's books, and I think this one may be my favorite so far. To say Max Riley is 'the man of your dreams' may be an understatement. He's charming on so many levels, and in so many ways - you can't help but gush just that little bit over him. You can't help but keep reading, hoping, wishing, and wondering if Max is really Prince Charming and not just a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Eden Tate is fantastic as a strong willed, funny as hell, in charge of her own orgasm, but damaged lead female. Many times I caught myself laughing out loud at relatable situations and statements. Things either I could see myself saying, thinking or feeling if I were or when I have been in similar situations. I can easily see myself as her in how she thinks about herself on a personal and or physical level. She's very realistic, relatable and well written. I find I like that about lead female characters, I want to be able to see myself saying or reacting the same way they do within a situation. I want them to be like me, or like someone I know. And Eden most definitely excels in that department.

Bottom line is, I loved this book. And let me let you in on a little secret: I think Max Riley may have reached a new level of "book boyfriend" that I didn't know was possible. I'm not going to spoil the book for you, except to say I absolutely loved this book. Yes, perhaps I'm bias, but I try not to be. I've tried my best to step outside of my fangirl-ing/friendship and see this book as it is and be objective in my opinion. The non-fangirl side of me loves it just as much as the one that is jumping up and down squee-ing like it's just managed to score front row tickets to Hamilton from Lin-Manuel Miranda himself.

It's a journey and an experience you will have to take just like I did. Do yourself a favor, and get yourself a copy of Leisa Raven's "Mister Romance" on April 30 (release day). Let Max Riley make you believe in love, romance and the possibility of happily ever after.

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Until next time!
Be kind, take risks, enjoy life and love with your whole heart.

~K

Greetings!

Hiya! Just thought I'd introduce myself before I throw myself into the deep end here. Don't worry, I can swim. 😏

My name is Kendra Campbell, happily married, mother of 3 grown kids. Late to the party avid reader and hopefully eventual novelist (romance genre). I'm currently in the throws of writing my first book and am probably about half way finished. Some days the flow and writing comes easier than others, so I don't have a release date goal yet -- but I'm hoping by late this year I'll be finished. So maybe next year it will be released. We'll see.

I've had other blogs: One Last Glimpse my personal blog and Gallimere in which I posted some of my writings from a few years ago. Then the blogging got away from me when real life reared it's ugly head and now that I'm back to reading and writing with some regularity I thought I'd get back into this. That's not to say that I won't still post on those blogs, because I'm going to try to, but this one here is going to be specifically for books that I've read.

Like I said, MOST of the books I've read are within the romance genre and I've read many from different genres within the umbrella of "romance". Some I've really enjoyed -- others not so much. Not that they were bad, they just were not my flavour, speed or thang. I love romance novels, but I'm also down for a good bio (especially the trashy rock star ones, which will from time to time end up on here too I'm sure! Hey, at last I'm honest!).

Okay so, let me answer some questions you may have: My formative teen years were in the 80s which makes me 46 in June. I'm a die hard Duran Duran fan. I'm married to the love of my life, who is two years older than I am to the day. Nope. No shit. I kid you not. We are coming up on 28 years married in August and he is also my high school sweetheart. I prefer cats over dogs, but I love dogs too. My favourite food(s) are: rack of lamb, sushi, prime rib, and lasagna. My favourite movies are: Labyrinth, Somewhere in Time, West Side Story, and Love, Actually. I love musicals. I love music of many genres and types. I am musically inclined. I'm pro-Fifty Shades (both book and movie), avid meme and emjoi user and enjoyer, pro-LGTBQ+, and am not in any way affiliated with any sort of religious beliefs, nor do I want to be. I have my own way of thinking and ideology behind it all and I'm comfortable with that. I believe in past lives, and reincarnation. I have no political party to back, only a belief in what I think is right and what I think is wrong. I believe I have a strong moral compass. I am good to my family and friends. I love fiercely and defend ferociously. I don't drink very often for personal reasons. I don't smoke (anymore) or do drugs (although I have in my past, although nothing over the top crazy harsh). I'm proud of my husband's past service to our country and support our military both past and present with pride and diligence. PTSD IS a thing that I've witnessed close up, first hand and personal like. I'm a proud mother of an autistic son who is a fantastic soul. I support vaccinating my children. I'm a proud Mom of an ACE Furry who is funny and talented. I'm a proud Mom of a lesbian Potterhead who has changed and become an amazing woman against all odds. I'm a nerd. I swear. Often. I like to play World of Warcraft as well as other games (both console and computer) and I'm okay with who I am.

I hope you stick around for the duration and read my postings. Hopefully you'll pick up a copy of some of the stuff that I put out there and review. If not, that's okay too! I've read some great stuff recently that I hope to put up reviews of in the next coming days and weeks. So stay tuned!!

Be kind, take risks, enjoy life and love with your whole heart.

~K