Amazeballs Book Addicts: Blog Tour for Reaching Rachel by L.L. Collins

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Blog Tour for Reaching Rachel by L.L. Collins

Title: Reaching Rachel

Series: Living Again #2

Author: L.L. Collins

Release Date: January 19, 2014

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Synopsis

Rachel has always been seen as a wild child, never committing or settling down. She wants it that way, so that no one ever finds out the truth. Deep down, she is crushed over something that happened years ago that resulted in losing the only man she ever loved. Then she meets someone who tries to convince her that she’s ready to commit again. But some things are not what they seem. Realizing too late that she’s in over her head, and with her life on the line, she comes face to face with her past in a way she never thought possible. Devin was in love once, and it destroyed him, making him swear off love forever. After a promotion and subsequent move unexpectedly brings him into the middle of her dangerous situation, he must come face to face with his past and to the woman who broke him into pieces. But she needs help. Desperately. And maybe, just maybe, he didn't know the real truth of their past. Can he help her survive the terrible ordeal she's been through, and during it all, can he safeguard his heart from her? Or will the truth of the pain that has kept them apart show him that he can't live without her after all?

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Book Trailer

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Excerpt

Rachel lifted her face and pressed a kiss to her favorite arm her spot. “Devin, all of these years, I’ve been trying so hard to replace you, to make my mind forget by filling it with…men. But, every time, Dev. Every single time, I was disappointed. No one can ever be you because you are the only one for me. And to answer your question, yes. I’m more than okay. That wasn’t just sex, Devin. That was you, bringing me back to life. I want to do that over, and over and over again. And next time,” she rolled over to face him, a glint in her eye. “I want it like I know you wanted to do it this time. Hard, fast, and in whatever position you want it. We had some fabulous times together. Let’s do that again.” “I want nothing more than to do it all,” Devin said, his voice low. “But don’t mistake what just happened for me just being gentle on you. I wanted to make love to you, to show you what you mean to me. I can tell you all day long, but I wanted you to feel it; feel me. My heart is beating only for you. My body is yours. I love you, Rachel.” She climbed back on top of him, pressing her body against him. “Devin,” she said, her face even with his. Pressing kisses to his eyes, nose, then lips, her body started shaking. Why was this so hard for her? She knew it like she knew her own name, but saying it was so difficult for her. “I…” She dipped her head down and kissed his ear, running her tongue along it, then his neck. When goose bumps broke out on his body, she grinned against his neck. Going back to his lips, she put her hands against his face and looked at him in the eyes. “I love your eyes,” she whispered. “And your face. God help me, that body is to die for. But Devin?” “Yes.” “What I really love?” Rachel paused, willing her body to stop quivering. “Is you. I always have.” There, that wasn’t so bad. “I have since the night I met you, and I’ve never stopped. All this time, all these years, it’s only been you for me, Dev. I know we have shit to work through. But, I love you. I do. I don’t think there will ever be a moment where I’m not completely and totally in love with you.”

Review by Gia:

Reaching Rachel was a great read. It is the second book in the Living Again series. It's can read as a standalone. I have not read the first one, Living Again, and was not lost. It does have characters from Living Again and mentions things that happen in the first book. Reaching Rachel is Rachel and Devi's story.
This book came with the following disclaimer: **Disclaimer:** This book contains difficult topics that may be hard for some readers and is suggested for a mature audience only. It contains strong language, sexual situations, abuse, and other content that may be problematic for some to read. Please keep this in mind when choosing to read this book. That kinda of scared me a little but don't let it scare you off from reading the book. There is abuse in the story but it fits perfectly into the story and make it an emotional read.
Devin and Rachel are each others love of their lives. Something happens to push them apart and they both move to different places. In the beginning we are not really told what pushed them apart. I thought I had it figured out but I didn't. When Devin and Rachel finally cross path again, it's not in the ideal situation.
Reaching Rachel was a wonderful story about finding the love of your life again and dealing with the past. It's an emotional roller coaster but very worth the ride.
5 Amazeballs Stars!

About the Author

LL Collins is a teacher who loves spending her days in the Florida sun with her husband and boys, reading, and writing. Her love of writing has found a home in the self-publishing world. Living Again and Reaching Rachel are available on Amazon Barnes & Noble, Kobo and iBooks, in both eBook and paperback. LL has been writing since she was old enough to write. Always a story in her head, she finally decided to let the characters out and start writing and try to make her lifelong dreams of becoming an author come true. She has been a teacher for over ten years, a wife for 14, and a mom to two boys, 11 and 9.

20 Fun Facts about LL Collins

1. I wrote a series when I was a kid called “Camp Sticks”.

2. I have always wanted to own a bridal shop with my best friend (I worked at one in college).

3. I met my husband when I was 16 and he was 18. We’ve been together ever since (15 years married this year).

4. I got ‘penalized’ when I was in college in my Writing Workshop classes for always tying my stories into “little bows” (otherwise known as HEA’s) at the end. I don’t like to write cliffhangers, and who wants a sad ending?

5. I was going to be an occupational therapist, but changed my junior year to go with my passion.

6. I’ve been an elementary teacher for over 10 years.

7. I live in the sunny state of Florida, and have my entire life.

8. I have two boys (that are my world) and am completely outnumbered in my house.

9. Two of my closest friends I’ve had since I was in elementary school.

10. I have a love of all things Starbucks after hating coffee most of my life.

11. I’m a very sarcastic person.

12. I’m the oldest child in my family, and that’s why I’m always the boss.

13. I’m a control freak (see #12).

14. I’ve always wanted to travel overseas but haven’t gotten to yet (maybe soon!).

15. I’m completely addicted to my iPhone. If it dies I feel like a limb has been cut off.

16. I’m a procrastinator because I work better under pressure.