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Blog Tour ~ Surrender To Me (I Surrender #2) by Monica James ~ Alt POV, Review and Giveaway

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Surrender to Me (I Surrender Trilogy #2) by Monica James

Title: Surrender To Me

Author: Monica James

Release Date: October 21, 2013

Genre: New Adult

Blurb:

Ava Thompson left the love of her life, Jasper White, to unearth her destiny. Even though the decision was the toughest of her life, it was the only way for Ava to grow into the woman she’s always wanted to become.

Sadly, that destiny has led her back to the place that broke her.

Singapore.

And more importantly, it has led her back to the man who broke her.

Harper.

But Ava is no longer the scared, lost girl she once was. Ava is stronger, and she will not allow her past, taint her future.

Six months later, Ava travels back to Los Angeles for an event that embraces the true meaning of love. Sadly for Ava, her meaning of true love has been lost.

And that’s because of one life changing event that has altered her life forever.

Los Angeles is not how Ava left it. Things have changed. People have changed. She has changed. But what has remained untouched is her passionate love for Jasper White.

But does Jasper feel the same?

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Alternate POV from Jasper…

Who the hell is Dominique?
And why the hell is V being pushier than usual to get me here by 7pm? Slamming my truck door shut, I have a bad feeling that once I enter through the doors of Dominique’s, my life will never be the same.My heart starts pacing like a runaway train, and with every step I take, it just keeps getting faster and faster. What the hell is the matter with me?As I shoulder the glass doors open, I am like a bloodhound onto a scent because suddenly, my nose is leading me into the direction of a delectable, familiar fragrance. I know that perfume, and it’s not manufactured in a store somewhere. No, this smell is one that belongs to the only woman in the world, who throws me on my ass, time and time again.My brain ends up in my feet, as I am racing toward that scent like a starved man, stumbling across his first meal in months because that’s how I feel. I feel like I have been in hibernation since then, since my life changed forever.I mumble an incoherent apology to the person I just shouldered past like madman to get to where I want, no, where I need to be.But I stop dead in my tracks and nearly tumble to the ground when I see her. The girl I have dreamt about ever since I walked out on her all those months ago.My heart pounds against my ribcage as the memory of our breakup replays like a mini movie over and over, and I feel like I’ve just been kicked in the balls.Why is she here? And why does she have to look so fucking beautiful?I can’t speak, I am shell shocked.And when she meets my eyes, she looks just as confused as I.Suddenly, months of wanting and desire, and anger and betrayal, come crashing down like a fucking tsunami, and my mouth opens before I can stop myself.“What the FUCK is she doing here?”I automatically kick my own ass when I see the hurt and shame pass over her perfect features. Fuck me, I am such an asshole, and I feel even worse when I see her stumble slightly with my fucked up, choice of words.

She looks just as I remember, no actually, she doesn’t, she looks better.  She is my fantasy, wrapped in a perfect, tiny parcel.

“Sooo, I guess now would be a good time to tell you both,” V says, breaking my trance like stare.

I need answers, and I need them now.

“Tell us what? Lucas, what the hell is going on?” I ask, looking at Lucas who is uncomfortably holding up a suit.

Hold up.

That suit looks freakin’ tiny, way too small for Lucas.

Then it all clicks into place…fuck me.

My brain is mush, drowning in her fragrance, but I know a setup when I see one. No wonder V was so adamant I was to be here by 7.

Lost in thoughts of strangling my best friend, it isn’t until I hear a soft intake of breath which slams me back into reality. I meet her shy, brown eyes and I swear to Christ, my pants twitch in excitement when I see the way her longing gaze feasts upon my mouth, which I am subconsciously chewing the hell outta.

What is she doing? Why is she looking at me like that?

After all this time, why is she looking at me like she still wants me?

She made her feelings crystal fucking clear when she threw my apology back into my face, and ignored me when I tried my hardest to express how sorry I was.

I was a total jackass for walking out on her, and not contacting her right away. But I needed time, after finding out she was still in contact with that asshat, Harper, I needed time to cool down- without wanting to kill that son of a bitch.

Memories of that damn voice message slash away at my reality, and the feeling of rejection floods me.

“So, is anyone going to answer my question, or did I just walk into the twilight zone?” I asks a little more heatedly than intended.

Fuck, zip it you jerk, I scold myself again, as I witness her full, luscious mouth dip into a saddened frown.

She shyly raises her eyes, and my god, I think I just forgot to breathe when she meets my eyes.

Peering at her like a mute chump, I allow myself to rewind to a time when Ava and I were happy. When she was my everything- my reason to breathe. And I wish I could go back to that time.

But feelings of insecurity overcome me, and all I can recall is how she just ignored me when I tried to tell her how sorry I was. I wrote her every day, and I sent her flowers. I never called her because I was too afraid of what she would say to me.

Yes, I am a gutless coward, but I still showed her I cared. She on the other hand, she just fucking tore my heart out as each day passed without a single word.

Suddenly, my eyes are drawn to her chest like a magnet, something I failed to notice, up until now. Something I wish I never saw, because now goddammit, that’s all I can focus on.

I can see the lush, creamy skin of her exposed breasts, and my mouth waters, begging for a taste.

I scold myself for being such a perverse creep as I witness her blush a deep crimson, which spreads a nice shade of pink across her chest.

Christ.

As she pulls the lapels across her chest, I know I am totally busted, but I don’t care.

I cannot stop looking at her because this woman will be the death of me, and I was just stupid to think I was ever in control.

She must feel me undressing her indecently because I feel the air in the room shift. I do the polite thing and take a physical step back, but emotionally, Ava Thompson has just drawn me in, and funnily enough, she didn’t have to try very hard.

I am hers. I always have been.

And I always will be.

I knew once I entered these doors, nothing would ever be the same.

I just never anticipated how much so.

Ava’s Review…

I gave Surrender To Me 3.5 out of 5 Book Nerds????????????????????????????????????????

*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

“I never thought I was running away from Jasper, I thought I was running towards a future with him.”

Surrender To Me was not the hot little sexy book I thought it would be. It was filled with drama, angst and a lot of heartache. Fans of this type of story will eat it up! The one thing that made all the heartache worth it for me?? Why Mr. Jasper White of course!

From the very first page, everything was completely different and to say I was unhappy with Ava’s current circumstances was an understatement. I said from the last book, her return to Singapore was just asking for trouble and of course that’s what happened and more. Harper was back on the scene and it did hurt my heart to think of poor Jasper being left out in the cold. Even Ava wouldn’t admit to anyone but herself that reconciling with Harper was a dumb move. She clearly expressed she wasn’t in love with him and even though it was in a moment of weakness that she agreed to get back with him, I wasn’t buying what she was selling. I wish Ava had been stronger. I would have loved for her to take sometime on her own after her last fall out with Jasper. She left one relationship for the next and the independent chick in me was screaming for her to stand on her own two feet.

Of course I knew there must have been a greater reason for Ava and Jasper’s split and yes I bugged my book twin B with my conspiracy theories, I can’t help it. ;) So I had guessed what went down but if you enjoy the story as intended the twist will come as a big surprise and things will click into place.

Ava was back on L.A soil for her best friend Veronica’s wedding but of course that meant bumping into Jasper and with Harper in tow, that particular reunion wasn’t going to be pretty.

Oh how I adored V, I was glad to see she was still the best friend Ava needed, even though Ava was keeping things from her. V seems settled now but I would have loved to read her story. I imagine a lot of laughing would be involved as she never sugar coats her words, whether Ava wants to hear them or not. “But do not think for one moment I am going to stand by, and watch you commit relationship suicide with this fucktard again”

I really do enjoy Monica James’ writing, I loved the realism of the dialogue between V and Ava, I can totally relate and I feel like V could be one of my girlfriends. Yes there were (many) times I rolled my eyes at Ava and wanted her to see what was going on with slimy Harper but then that would have made for a shorter read ;) I love the humour injected into the story. Sarcastic wit is my favourite and many times I was left chuckling. “My mouth is agape, and I rub at my eyes with the heels of my hands just in case my exhausting love making has left me delirious. Nope sadly, she is real, unlike her breasts.”

The one shining light was always Jasper, unfortunately we didn’t get enough of him in this book. I wanted more of Jasper’s sexy smouldering and cheeky smirk. I love the brooding musician vibe from him and every word out of his mouth left me swooning. “I can’t stay away from you Ava, I just can’t.” He runs his tongue over his lower lip and continues. “You run away from me again, and I promise you, I will find you. I will chase you down and I won’t stop until you’re mine.” I really wanted inside his head, he had felt the same loss and devastation as Ava, probably more so after the truth was out in the open so I really wanted to hear his version of events.

There was a lot of action towards the end of the book and it picked up in the excitement levels as anything could have happened. Harper finally revealed his true colours, I’m just glad Ava’s eyes were finally opened to it. And I’m kinda hoping this is the last we see of him but then never say never with a snake like Harper.

And yes there is one last book in the series but there is no life or death cliff hanger so don’t be deterred, it’s hinted at the end of what is to come, I just worry how much more angst one couple can go through. There is still the threat of Jasper’s Mum, Indie and Harmony looming. And I’m just praying Ava and Jasper can see it through together. I will say Ava did redeem herself at the end and I’m hoping she has her head screwed on this time. As my Jasper deserves only the best. ;)  “I feel Jasper’s chest rising in steady, deep breaths, I sigh happily. I could stay like this forever, because I belong in these warm familiar arms of the man I will love with my last breath.”

If Jasper White charmed the pants of you in book one, then you will melt in book two. Surrender to Me is well written, the pace and flow of the book works well. Putting my frustrations with Ava aside this is a really good New Adult book and I suggest you check out the series today.

P.s I’m hoping there are more sexy times to come in book three, I missed nakey Jasper in this one ;)

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Check out book one…

I Surrender (I Surrender, #1)

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Singapore has stolen a piece of Ava Thompson.

It took one life shattering moment, for her to realize, her EX is not the man she believed him to be. Returning home to Los Angeles was never going to be easy for Ava. Her heart has been shattered to smithereens and she’s convinced it’ll never heal. Or, so she thought.

Enter Jasper White.

Unbeknown to Ava, Jasper White will change her life forever.

The attraction is instantaneous which troubles Ava, who has sworn off men indefinitely. But, she is finding resisting Jasper, with his tousled bedroom hair and piercing cerulean eyes, harder than she ever imagined. And that’s because Jasper knows what he wants, and he wants Ava.

But, can Ava surrender to her feelings for the one man who compels her to love again? Because, what happens if love does not triumph all? What happens if love isn’t enough? 

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Check out Ava’s Review for I Surrender HERE

 

monicaMonica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson. Listening to the likes of Elvis to Fiona Apple and everything in between has been her inspirational tool to write. Her varied musical and literary tastes have shaped her into the writer she has become. Monica partook in extra Literature and Writing studies in High School. She studied a Bachelor of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at La Trobe University Victoria, Australia, majoring in Philosophy and Cinema Studies for three years. When she is not writing she is running her own business, but always finds a balance between the two. Monica enjoys reading honest, heartfelt and turbulent stories that leave an imprint on her. She put pen to paper because she wanted to write a book that she would want to read. She draws inspiration from her surroundings, hopeful others enjoy reading about the world as she sees it.

Contact: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/monicajames81

Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/authormonicajames

Blogger: http://monicajames81.blogspot.com.au/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6937440.Monica_James

Publishers: http://www.theedgebooks.spruz.com/

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