The Begin Again Anthology - Release Day Blitz

Begin Again

A collection of short stories about Hope, Healing, and Love, benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and NAMI.

Release Date: January 11, 2018

 

Synopsis

There are times when the Earth stops moving and the weight of its gravity pulls you down, deeper than you ever thought possible. You tumble farther than you ever imagined falling… And when the sun goes black and your heart feels empty, starting over seems like an impossible feat… You’re not alone. Twenty-Two Authors have joined together in this collection of short stories about fresh starts and second chances to help illustrate that even when life takes away everything, and when hope is a horizon you think you’ll never catch, it is possible to Begin Again. *All Proceeds will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and NAMI* Featuring short stories by: A.M. Johnson Stephanie Rose J.A. DeRouen Ginger Scott Anne Jolin Ariadne Wayne Emery Jacobs M. Andrews K.P. Haigh K. Renee Maria MacDonald Faith Andrews K.K. Allen Mara White Autumn Grey Josephine Brierley Amanda Richardson Stephie Walls Jaci Wheeler Stephanie Alba L.A. Taylor Foreword by Rebecca Yarros

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Connect with the Authors

A.M. Johnson: http://bit.ly/2AIEbv9 Stephanie Rose: http://bit.ly/2qJo4hp J.A. DeRouen: http://bit.ly/2Fibo49 Ginger Scott: http://bit.ly/2naNBxx Anne Jolin: http://bit.ly/2maam1x Ariadne Wayne: http://bit.ly/2CJX3vI Emery Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2ctSfOk M. Andrews: http://bit.ly/2Epfq9I K.P. Haigh: http://bit.ly/2qHcXpe K. Renee: http://bit.ly/2AJf63t Maria MacDonald: http://bit.ly/2Fi7OXI Faith Andrews: http://bit.ly/2CXPIgo K.K. Allen: http://bit.ly/2CHTuWP Mara White: http://bit.ly/2miq2At Autumn Grey: http://bit.ly/2EpsFqM Josephine Brierley: http://bit.ly/2Fj5W19 Amanda Richardson: http://bit.ly/2vVxruL Stephie Walls: http://bit.ly/2AJFzOe Jaci Wheeler: http://bit.ly/2AIHDGa Stephanie Alba: http://bit.ly/2EnDj1p L.A. Taylor: http://bit.ly/2mhMg5Q

 






********MY REVIEW***********

This Anthology deals with some topics that can be tough but the stories are beautiful and captivating in their own way. Some are so incredibility funny, some are so sad, and then there some are also so hawt but these are all so well written , written with a deft hand and all funds raised go to a fantastic cause.

Waiting for Autumn- by JA DeRouen This little novella hit all the right spots especially when you have all the things this story has -- childhood friends to lovers-- second chance romance and sweet and hunky hero . These are all of my wants in a romance and this story has  it. I was sad this was too short but the author does a good job of getting the story told. I hope we get to see Autumn and Seb in possible future stories for this way an awesome novella.

Falling- by Stephanie Rose - Fans of Stephanie Rose may recognize Jack Jr. from After You but he isn’t a child anymore , he is all grown up and ready to fall in love. This story had me in tears and I had tissues at the ready. This was such a beautiful romance , one that I adore. There was the added touch of taboo in this novella, Danielle the little sister of Jack's childhood friend.  Jack finds himself at crossroads and not sure what to do. Dani being in his life gives him new hope but will he reach out or will he be doubt plagued ? I am new to this author but reading this novella, I definitely want to go back and read her other books, that is how awesome this story is. I hope this isn’t the last we see of Jack and Dani.

The Pit – Mara White--  This is one dark and gritty story that deals with the aftermath of 9/11. It was an honest and all to real feeling. I had a hard time reading this story. It took me back to when I actually lived thru the first days and how I felt. I could very much relate and Ms. White has done what she  set out to do with this story. I struggled with reading this story, not because it was not a good story but because of the emotions this novella evoked in me. It is very good and one everyone should read.

All the stories in this anthology are wonderful and are worth reading. These authors have such talent. They brought the emotions and feelings to every story written. I had tissues ready and by the end of the anthology, the box for the tissues was gone and I was into box 2 of tissues. The authors who wrote for this did such a fantastic job evoking emotions and feelings. I hope that you take away from this collection the same thing I did; life is worth living and there is ALWAYS a second chance to begin again. 

My Rating:  4.8   stars *****

“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."