Monday, June 9, 2014

Seduce Me (Ravage MC Book #2) by Ryan Michele Release Blitz with Excerpt & Review

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Title: Seduce Me (Ravage MC #2)
Author: Ryan Michele
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: June 9, 2014
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Synopsis
Casey Alexander grew up part of the Ravage Motorcycle family since the day she was abandoned by her mother and thrown into her fathers lap. Always seeing herself as an outsider, she spent her whole life trying to fit in, but never really succeeding. When she loses her beloved father, the utter aloneness engulfs her, leaving her searching for solace in the one man shes always craved. Confessing her love for him only results in devastation when he pushes her away. Convinced she needs a fresh start, she leaves everything behind in order to mend her broken heart and begin building a future without him.

Gage Thomas (G.T.) Gavelson fell in love with his Angel when he was just a pint sized kid. Both beautiful and smart, he always felt she deserved so much better than him. Growing up beside her in the club only continued to test his will power, until one night, he gave into temptation. Realizing he couldnt allow himself to hold her back from the life she deserved, he pushed her away, allowing her to believe she would never be enough for him. Letting her go had been the hardest thing hed ever done. Even though hed thought itd been the right thing to do, not a day goes by that misery doesnt consume him for it.

When a tragic shootout occurs, everything changes as once again their lives are intermingled. When you find your way back to the one person you are meant to be with, forgiveness should be easy. But sometimes, we hurt each other too much to ever be able to forgive.

Is their love strong enough to heal their pain?

Excerpt:
The morning air strikes across my skin as I step out of the clubhouse slowly walking to my car. Ive had to say good-bye to Harlow twice now, but this one is by far the hardest. The weight on my shoulders is bogging me so far down; my legs find each step difficult. I do not want to leave. This is my home, the only life Ive ever known.
            And my only connection to my father Bam, but its what must be done.
            I place my hand on my stomach closing my eyes and breathing in deep the air rushing through my lungs. Its funny how life repeats itself. I think that its Dr. Phil that says ‘past behavior predicts future behaviorand to hell if that isnt the truth.
            Walking up to my white and red Chevy, I slide in slowly turning the key into the ignition, the car roaring to life. My eyes focus on the garage and my heart sinks as I slouch in my seat, the weight becoming too much. Hours Ive spent inside that building learning, but the best were the ones I spent with my Dad side by side under the hood of this car. He spent such meticulous time teaching me everything he could, always patient and answering the thousands of questions one at a time. It was the best time of my life.
            Growing up in the club had its difficulties, but with each challenge that has been thrown in my face, I came out a stronger woman because of it.
            I never knew my egg donor of a mother, who happened to be a club momma. As soon as I popped out of her stomach, she handed me over to Bam and never looked back. I dont even know her name and at this point in my life have no intention of ever finding out.
I rub my stomach and disappointment scatters through my body. How could someone just dump their child and never contact them again? Never want to watch them grow up? The thought is just inconceivable to me.
            Even though it doesnt make sense, its what mine did. Bam never had a choice on whether to raise me or not, but I never once felt like a burden on him. True, my life growing up was very different from the life of my other schoolmates, but I loved it and wouldnt change a thing.
            For me, being strapped to a Harley before I could walk and attending parties where guys smoked cigarettes, drank booze and kissed barely clothed women was the norm. Watching fights break out over stupid shit almost every single day is the way of the club. Dont get me wrong, I was always cared for, mostly by Bam, but when he was busy, the throng of club mommas entered in and out of my life to temporarily care for me, none ever staying long enough to form any kind of connection to.
            Bam was there though as much as he could be. Hed have tea parties with me and play this wrestling tickle game that always sent me into fits of laughter. I loved him…I still love him. His life lessons were the best education a little girl could have. I never had to ask him, it was like he knew what I needed when I needed it.
            When the time came for boys, he always told me that no man is good enough for my baby. At the time, I rolled my eyes, but now I crave to hear those words come back out of his mouth.
            I hang my head down to my chest willing the tears to stay at bay. I will not cry. Im stronger than that.
Bam was able to do it, raise me that is. Even with the struggles, he did it. I can too, but in order to, I need to get away from here and find out who I am. I need to do better for myself and for my baby, my family. I want a life here, but unfortunately that is not possible right now. Its not my choice, but that of my babys father. 
Even though he doesnt know about this precious gift I have growing inside of me, hes made it perfectly clear that he doesnt want a life with me anywhere in it.  It seems hes too interested in chasing pussy to ever settle for just one. It guts me and shreds my heart that Im not good enough. But Im learning to accept it, even if it kills me.  He left little room not to.
But I need to get myself together and stop with the ever impending pity party of poor me. I am not a poor me kind of woman. Thanks to Bam, Im a grab life by the balls, deal with the consequences and make myself a future kind of a woman. That is what I am doing by leaving. I have every intention of coming back, every intention of introducing my child to his father and every intention of making my relationship with Harlow work. As soon as I have my head on straight.

Lifting my shoulders, I put the car into drive and set off for the new life that I have planned for my baby and I. 

My Review: 5 stars
This book was pretty intense at times, and that just made it so much better. I really felt badly for Casey going through pretty much everything alone because she felt that she was an obligation to the Club. I was glad that she did at least have a couple of people around her when things went very wrong for her. G.T. really screwed up this one badly. It's all a domino effect, if he wouldn't have said what he did, who knows what would have happened? I was glad that they each came clean with each other, and then found a way through all of it together. Of course, that wouldn't have happened if G.T. hadn't gotten hurt and the Club had to go on lockdown. I loved the way that the Club eventually showed both G.T. and Casey how much they stood behind and with them. There were some scary things that happened, some crazy twists and that just mademe enjoy this book even more. I loved seeing Harlow and Cruz, and all the other guys from Ravage. Excellent second book in the series, I can't wait for more. 

Ravage Me (Ravage MC #1)
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About the Author
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I'm a mom and a wife who works full time. I have a huge obsession with collecting paperbacks and reading. Becoming an author, wasn't exactly what I set out to do, it just happened. I needed something to help me get rid of the feeling of being 'just a mom' or 'just a wife' that was consuming me and writing became that outlet. My book(s) cover some tough issues which are hard for some readers to digest. I am grateful for every single one of you who read my books.
 
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