Title:
Rock
and a Hard Place (The Jamieson Collection, #1)
Author: Angie Stanton
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release date: September 24, 2013 (re-release with
Harper Collins)
Genre: Contemporary
Age Group: Young Adult
Event organized by: AToMR Tours; http://atomrbookblogtours.com
One day while watching the Interstate exit for her dad's
long awaited return, Libby's life is rocked when Peter Jamieson steps off his
tour bus and into her life. After a couple chance meetings with Peter, Libby
breaks away from her perfect behavior and her life changes course.
Peter longs for normalcy away from the screaming fans who know nothing about the real him. He is amazed to discover Libby has never heard of him or his band. Soon their friendship turns to love. While Peter battles his family's growing interference so he can spend time with Libby, she struggles with her eccentric aunt who turns more bizarre each day.
Their lives are torn apart when Peter's family intrudes and Libby disappears. Peter's desperate search for her comes up empty. Can they find their way back to each other while the world plots against them?
Peter longs for normalcy away from the screaming fans who know nothing about the real him. He is amazed to discover Libby has never heard of him or his band. Soon their friendship turns to love. While Peter battles his family's growing interference so he can spend time with Libby, she struggles with her eccentric aunt who turns more bizarre each day.
Their lives are torn apart when Peter's family intrudes and Libby disappears. Peter's desperate search for her comes up empty. Can they find their way back to each other while the world plots against them?
Excerpt #1
“I have
something for you.” He had moved heaven and earth to pull this together.
“You do?”
Her eyes glittered in surprise.
“Yup.
Close your eyes and hold out your hands.” He couldn’t wait to see what she
thought. Libby obeyed. Her dark eyelashes lay against her rosy cheeks. His
heart beat in anticipation. He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a
white plastic bag, then glanced up. Her closed eyes changed to little slits.
“Hey, stop
peeking!”
Libby
squeezed her eyes closed and laughed. She held out her hands and waited. Peter
pulled the slim item out of the bag and placed it in her hands.
“Okay,
look.”
She peered
at the shiny device and then back at him in disbelief. “You gave me a cell
phone?” She stared at the gift. “You gave me a cell phone!” This time she
yelled it.
Her
excitement touched him. “It seemed like a good idea. You didn’t have a phone
number to give me, and I really missed you. It’s gonna get harder to see you. I
thought this way we could stay in touch and actually talk whenever we want.”
She closed
her hand around the precious phone and turned pensive.
“Is
something wrong?” He wondered what could have upset her.
“I don’t
know if I should accept this.” She gazed up at him with large doe eyes. He
couldn’t believe this. She needed to take the phone.
“We barely
know each other, and, well…” Mischief lit her face, and he wondered what she
was up to. “We’ve never even kissed.”
Peter
paused and took a good look at her. He’d been wondering how to sneak a kiss;
she just made it simple.
He tossed
the umbrella aside and pulled her close. He let his fingers tangle in her wet
hair and lowered his mouth to hers. He kissed her long and slow, taking his
sweet time. Cold rain trickled down his neck as he savored each moment.
Startled at first, Libby now matched his kiss. He enjoyed each touch of her
tender lips.
He slowly
pulled away.
“Now can
you take the phone?” His forehead rested against hers.
“Yeah, I
think so,” she answered in a breathy voice.
“I’d
better be sure.” Empowered by their perfect chemistry, he leaned in for more.
Her body melted against him. He wrapped his other arm around her and pulled her
close.
“Wow,” she
whispered, her eyes dark and smoky.
“Haven’t
you ever been kissed before?” His eyes searched hers.
“Not like
that.”
Title:
Snapshot (The Jamieson Collection, #2)
Author: Angie Stanton
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release date: September 24, 2013 (re-release with
Harper Collins)
Genre: Contemporary
Age Group: Young Adult
Event organized by: AToMR Tours; http://atomrbookblogtours.com
Marti Hunter
hates rockers and anything remotely related to the rock-and-roll lifestyle. She
thought she’d left that all behind, along with her drug-addicted mother and
absent-minded rock legend father. Now she lives with her grandmother, and
Marti’s life is finally normal. Just the way she likes it.
For Adam Jamieson, normal is not possible. He is the genius guitar player of the band Jamieson. He’s ecstatic to finally get a two-week break from his micromanaged life and a chance to hang with regular teens. Adam’s shaving off his trademark curls and going undercover.
But when Marti, the reluctant rock princess, and Adam, the undercover guitar wizard, meet, sparks fly in more ways than one. They spend their time alternating between making out and driving each other crazy. But their summer adventures of skinny dipping, storm watching, and stolen kisses are brought to a halt when tragedy strikes.
Suddenly, they’re on opposite sides of the country, just when they need each other the most. Can Marti survive life with her dad and his vicious girlfriend? Will Adam get so fed up with his over-managed life and controlling parents that he quits the band?
Snapshot. A moment in time that changes two people forever.
For Adam Jamieson, normal is not possible. He is the genius guitar player of the band Jamieson. He’s ecstatic to finally get a two-week break from his micromanaged life and a chance to hang with regular teens. Adam’s shaving off his trademark curls and going undercover.
But when Marti, the reluctant rock princess, and Adam, the undercover guitar wizard, meet, sparks fly in more ways than one. They spend their time alternating between making out and driving each other crazy. But their summer adventures of skinny dipping, storm watching, and stolen kisses are brought to a halt when tragedy strikes.
Suddenly, they’re on opposite sides of the country, just when they need each other the most. Can Marti survive life with her dad and his vicious girlfriend? Will Adam get so fed up with his over-managed life and controlling parents that he quits the band?
Snapshot. A moment in time that changes two people forever.
Excerpt #2
“Can I ask a question?
Without you getting mad?” Adam asked.
“Depends. Is it
going to be a stupid question?” She smirked, knowing her words would annoy him.
“From your point of
view, everything I say is stupid,” he answered.
“True.” She
gloated.
“You didn’t have to
agree. That was your chance to say, ‘No, I think you’re brilliant and witty.’”
“Nah, I wouldn’t
want to lie.” She heard Adam chuckle.
“Okay, risking my
fragile ego, and taking the chance that I’ll be crushed by you once again, here
goes. I know your dad was far from a stellar parent, but didn’t you ever see
the genius side of him?”
“Oh my god!” She
lifted her paddle and turned in her seat. “Seriously! After the things I told
you, you’re going to be like everyone else and go, ‘Oh, but he’s so talented.
He’s an icon. He’s a frickin’ master of his craft!’” Marti mimicked the words.
“I’ll take that as
a no. You are not ready to talk reasonably without flying into a rage.”
Book Links:
Rock and a Hard Place (Book, #1)
Barnes and
Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rock-and-a-hard-place-angie-stanton/1102294345?ean=9780062272546
Book Links:
Snapshot (Book, #2)
Barnes and
Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/snapshot-angie-stanton/1111506521?ean=9780062272560
About the Author
Angie Stanton never planned
on writing books, she wanted to be a Rockette. However, growing up in a rural
setting with her brothers' 4-H pigs as pets, dance didn't work out. Instead she
became an avid daydreamer. After years of perfecting stories in her head she
began to write them down and the rest is history.
She loves dipping french
fries in chocolate shakes, all natural disaster movies and Broadway Musicals.
When not writing, Angie is concocting ways to make more dreams come true,
whether it be tickets to a Broadway show or convincing her family they should
rent an RV and travel the country. She's still working on that one.
Angie is a proud double
finalist of the 2011 National Readers Choice Awards for Love 'em or Leave 'em,
as well as a finalist for the Golden Quill Awards.
Angie's
blog: http://angiestanton.wordpress.com/
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