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Sunday, January 15, 2017

Gold Rush by Jennifer Comeaux (Book Review)




Gold Rush by Jennifer Comeaux
Publisher: Independent Self Publishing
Publication Date: PB - November 14, 2016 / eBook - January 9, 2017
Format: Paperback - 338 pages
               Kindle - 2884 KB
               Nook - 687 KB
ISBN: 978-0990434276
ASIN: B01MSV3XON
BNID: 2940153540382
Genre: Contemporary Romance / New / Young Adult / Sports Themed - Ice Skating



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Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review.


Book Description:

Will love wait for gold?

Liza Petrov's entire life has been about skating and winning her sport's top prize - Olympic gold. She's stayed sheltered inside her bubble, not daring to stray from her destined path.

Until she meets Braden Patrick.

He makes her heart flutter with possibility, and for the first time she gets a taste of a normal teenage life. She longs to have both the boy and the gold, but stepping outside her bubble comes with a price. As Liza begins to question both her future and her past, can she stay focused on the present and realize her ultimate dream?


My Book Review:

In the tradition of the Ice and Edge series, author Jennifer Comeaux brings the reader back to Cape Cod with Gold Rush, the delightful new / young adult ice skating romance story featuring Sergei and Elena's nineteen year old competitive ice skating daughter Liza Petrov, as she prepares for the Olympics in Sochi, and finds unexpected friendship and romance with nineteen year old U Mass student Braden Patrick.

Author Jennifer Comeaux once again calls upon her passion for competitive ice skating to weave an emotionally dramatic tale of friendship, love, family drama, and competitive dreams that will steal your breath away. If you are a fan of ice skating and all the drama that goes on behind the scenes, then this book is a must read. If you are a hopeless romantic who loves the dramatic challenges and trials and tribulations that Liza and Braden face as they try to balance friendship and romance while Liza prepares to achieve Olympic gold ice skating dreams, then you are in for a treat with this sweet romantic story.

Author Jennifer Comeaux once again takes the reader on an exhilarating and emotional roller coaster ride as Liza and Braden's love story blossoms with trials and tribulations to overcome, but with a heartwarming and sigh worthy climatic conclusion that will leave you with a satisfying warm fuzzy feeling. There are not enough words to express how much I loved following Liza's journey, especially as she struggled to balance ice skating with friendship and romance, and the unfolding of her traumatic childhood past kept me captivated from beginning to end. There is just something so exciting about reading a romance story that has a wonderful mixture of romance, family drama, and the sport of competitive ice skating, it simply draws you in and leaves you breathless. I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I loved catching up with all the characters from the Ice and Edge series, and being introduced to Braden and his college crew. Braden stole my heart with his wonderful disposition, and his caring and supportive ways, he is a modern day knight in shining armor, and Liza is truly one lucky girl!

With an intriguing cast of recurring and new characters; engaging dialogue and dramatic interactions; a richly detailed description of the scenic Cape Cod and Sochi settings, the world of Olympic competitive ice skating; and a riveting storyline full of drama, angst, suspense and romance; Gold Rush is an amazing lighthearted romantic story that will leave you believing in the power of friendship and love, sighing and smiling, and hoping that the author would make this delightful book into a brand new series (sigh).


RATING: 5 STARS  

                                       



About The Author



Jennifer Comeaux
is a tax accountant by day, writer by night. There aren’t any ice rinks near her home in south Louisiana, but she’s a diehard figure skating fan and loves to write stories of romance set in the world of competitive skating. One of her favorite pastimes is traveling to competitions, where she can experience all the glitz and drama that inspire her writing. When she's not writing, traveling, or calculating taxes, you can find her feeding her television addiction.


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Monday, September 21, 2015

Taking The Ice by Jennifer Comeaux (Book Review / Contest Giveaway)

In association with IFB Tours, Jersey Girl Book Reviews is pleased to host the virtual book tour event for Taking The Ice by author Jennifer Comeaux!






Book Review



Taking The Ice by Jennifer Comeaux
Book 3: Ice Series
Publisher: Independent Self Publishing
Publication Date: August 17, 2015
Format: Paperback - 166 pages
               Kindle - 391 KB
ISBN: 978-0990434238
ASIN: B013HHUFDY
Genre: Contemporary Romance / New Adult / Sports Themed - Ice Skating


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Buy The Series: Ice Series
Book 1: Crossing The Ice
Book 2: Losing The Ice
Book 3: Taking The Ice
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Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by IFB Tours.


Book Description:

Olympic rings and an engagement ring.

Courtney Carlton is ready for both.

She and her boyfriend Josh have skated together and dated for four years, and they’ve reached a critical point in their partnership both on and off the ice. With the Winter Games coming up and their career nearing an end, they are fighting to win a spot on the Olympic team, something Courtney has dreamed of since she was ten years old.

She also has another wish she hopes comes true soon. She’s waiting for a marriage proposal from Josh that she expected to happen by now. Will she realize either dream or will her heart be broken from disappointment?


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My Book Review:

In Taking The Ice, the third and final book in the Ice series, the story featuring the ice skating pair of Courtney and Josh continues with more angst, drama, romance, and exhilarating ice skating.

Author Jennifer Comeaux once again calls upon her passion for competitive ice skating to weave an emotionally dramatic tale of friendship, love, and competitive dreams that will steal your breath away. If you are a fan of ice skating and all the drama that goes on behind the scenes, then this new series is a must read. If you are a hopeless romantic who loves the dramatic challenges and trials and tribulations that Courtney and Josh will face as they try to balance achieving their Olympic ice skating dreams while they take their love relationship to the next level, then you are in for a treat with this sweet romantic story.

Author Jennifer Comeaux pulls out all the stops and takes the reader on one final exhilarating and emotional roller coaster ride as Courtney & Josh's love story continues to unfold with a heartwarming and sigh worthy climatic conclusion. There are not enough words to express how much I loved following Courtney and Josh's journey, I was captivated from the beginning and left completely satisfied at the conclusion. There is just something so exciting about reading a romance story that has a wonderful mixture of romance and the sport of competitive ice skating, it simply draws you in and leaves you breathless.

With an intriguing cast of recurring and new characters; engaging dialogue and dramatic interactions; a richly detailed description of the settings and world of Olympic competitive ice skating; and a riveting storyline full of drama, angst, suspense and romance; Taking The Ice is an amazing lighthearted romantic story that will leave you believing in the power of love, sighing and smiling, and wishing that the exciting Ice series would continue (sigh).


RATING: 5 STARS  

                                       



About The Author




Jennifer Comeaux
is a tax accountant by day, writer by night. There aren’t any ice rinks near her home in south Louisiana, but she’s a die-hard figure skating fan and loves to write stories of romance set in the world of competitive skating. One of her favorite pastimes is traveling to competitions, where she can experience all the glitz and drama that inspire her writing. Jennifer loves to hear from readers!

Visit jennifercomeaux.blogspot.com for contact information and to learn more about her books.


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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Losing The Ice by Jennifer Comeaux (Book Review / Contest Giveaway)

In association with Itching For Books Tours, Jersey Girl Book Reviews is pleased to host the virtual book tour event for Losing the Ice by Author Jennifer Comeaux!





Book Review



Losing the Ice by Jennifer Comeaux
Book 2: Ice Series
Publisher: Independent Self Publishing
Publication Date: February 23, 2015
Format: Paperback - 132 pages
             Kindle - 310 KB
ISBN: 978-0990434221
ASIN: B00SVESAGI
Genre: New Adult / Contemporary Romance / Sports Themed (Ice Skating)


BUY THE BOOK: Losing the Ice


Buy The Series: Ice Series
Book 1: Crossing The Ice
Book 2: Losing The Ice
Book 3: Taking The Ice (Publication Date: Fall 2015)


Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Itching For Books Tours.


Book Description:

Courtney and Josh are in love and excited to finally compete as skating partners. When they take the ice for their first competition, they want to show everyone, especially Josh's family, they are the perfect pair. But ice is slippery, and one misstep puts all their dreams in jeopardy. Now they must show each other both their love and their partnership are strong enough to survive.




My Book Review:

In Losing the Ice, the second book in the Ice series, the story featuring the ice skating pair of Courtney and Josh continues with more angst, drama, romance, and exhilarating ice skating.

Author Jennifer Comeaux once again calls upon her passion for competitive ice skating to weave an emotionally dramatic tale of friendship, love, and competitive dreams that will steal your breath away. If you are a fan of ice skating and all the drama that goes on behind the scenes, then this new spinoff series is a must read. If you are a hopeless romantic who loves the dramatic challenges and trials and tribulations that Courtney and Josh will face as they try to balance achieving their ice skating dreams while their budding love relationship develops, then you are in for a treat with this sweet novella. Author Jennifer Comeaux takes the reader on another exhilarating and emotional roller coaster ride as Courtney & Josh's love story continues to unfold.

With an intriguing cast of recurring and new characters; engaging dialogue and dramatic interactions; a richly detailed description of the settings and world of Olympic competitive ice skating; and a riveting storyline full of drama, angst, suspense and romance; Losing the Ice is an amazing romantic story that will leave you believing in the power of love and wanting more from this new exciting series.


RATING: 5 STARS  
                                       





About The Author



Jennifer Comeaux is a tax accountant by day, writer by night. There aren’t any ice rinks near her home in south Louisiana, but she’s a diehard figure skating fan and loves to write stories of romance set in the world of competitive skating. One of her favorite pastimes is traveling to competitions, where she can experience all the glitz and drama that inspire her writing.


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