Blog Tour: Heart in Wire by R.L. Griffin.

 Today we are so happy to be part of the Heart in Wire blog tour!! Check out Jenn's review below..

 


About Heart in Wire:

This book has spoilers in it if you haven't read the By A Thread series yet, you may not want to read the synopsis. This is a companion book to that series and I highly suggest reading it first.


Have you ever been involved in an epic love story where you wound up alone? Have you devoted yourself so completely to someone that you lost yourself in their abyss?

Patrick Greer spent the past five years revolving around El. He fought like hell to not feel the emotions for her that were hidden deep in his gut, until he couldn't anymore. He was so sure of them, of her, of what they were to each other, until he wasn't.

Patrick couldn't even imagine the things he'd done for her, with her and to her. El broke him.

He was a liar, a friend, a lover, a fixer, a runner and a killer.

Now he had to figure out who he was without her.

*There are adult situations, tons of cussing and you may enjoy this book with an adult beverage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenn's Review:

 

5 +++ Stars

OMS!! Patrick I love you!! I thought I was happy and content with everything when Seamless ended but I now know – nope not at all, I was just waiting for Patrick’s story and holy hell what a story it is!

This is Patrick’s POV, but make no mistake, it’s not the same story we’ve read just rehashed through his eyes. It is emotional and raw and I felt like there was so much more to learn about not only Patrick but the whole group as well. We get to see more about his family and friendships and learn who he truly is.

I so loved getting so much more of the backstory from Patrick, his friendship with both Billy and Jamie, dealing with Jamie (grrrr – can you say bat-shit crazy) and ultimately meeting Stella and having to break her heart and then try to put her back together.

Patrick and Stella’s relationship *sigh* is just so difficult and that becomes even more apparent from his point of view. He loves Stella so much but all it seems to cause him is pain. He struggles so much with his feelings that it truly made my heart hurt for him. I don’t know if I’ve wanted a HEA for someone as much as I did for Patrick. Throughout the BAT series, I’ve always been #TeamGeorge but now…

One of the things that struck me the most about Heart In Wire was how deeply emotional Patrick truly is; I always thought of him as somewhat quiet, stoic and strong in the series and while I think those still apply he is so much more. Patrick is such an emotional character that he often took my breath away.

I adored Patrick’s friendship with Billy and eventually Jesse. They are both wonderful men who seemed to understand Patrick and everything he was going through. Billy quickly became a favorite and I’m SO glad we got to know him better. He is just a brilliant character and I certainly hope R.L. Griffin isn’t done with him yet! And Jesse, oh Jesse, he helps Patrick so much and I absolutely loved it!

I love Marley!! She is absolutely perfect and I won’t spoil anything by saying more about her.

There are certain words that kept coming to mind as I was reading – pain, love, hate and finally complete. Patrick’s journey was  filled with so much pain at times that I found myself physically hurting for him; hating characters I once loved (ahem, Stella) for hurting him but in the end I felt complete. I cried more at the end because I was finally happy that Patrick was happy.

Heart In Wire was amazing and R.L. Griffin is amazing, I absolutely love that woman! This is the perfect companion to the By A Thread series and I know that every one of these characters will stay with me. Now, bring on the porn martinis!!   

 

 

About the author:

 

I live in the Atlanta area and I'm surrounded by awesome dudes: my husband, son and dog. I went to law school at American University, Washington College of Law, but only after I fell in love with D.C. I worked in the Senate during the impeachment trial and wanted to stay. After law school I worked for a bit in the area, then moved to Atlanta.

If you ask anyone who knows me they know I love reading and read all sorts of books. Any free time I have I'm either reading, writing or drinking with friends

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author Links:

Website:  www.rlgriffinauthor.com

Twitter: @rlgriffin

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New Release: Heart in Wire by R.L. Griffin.

 

This book has spoilers in it if you haven't read the By A Thread series yet, you may not want to read the synopsis.

 

This is a companion book to that series and I highly suggest reading it first.

 

Have you ever been involved in an epic love story where you wound up alone? Have you devoted yourself so completely to someone that you lost yourself in their abyss?

Patrick Greer spent the past five years revolving around El. He fought like hell to not feel the emotions for her that were hidden deep in his gut, until he couldn't anymore. He was so sure of them, of her, of what they were to each other, until he wasn't.

Patrick couldn't even imagine the things he'd done for her, with her and to her. El broke him.

He was a liar, a friend, a lover, a fixer, a runner and a killer.

Now he had to figure out who he was without her.

*There are adult situations, tons of cussing and you may enjoy this book with an adult beverage.

 

 

BUY IT NOW ON AMAZON:

  Heart in Wire: A By A Thread Companion Novel

 

 

 

 

 

About the RL Griffin:

 

I live in the Atlanta area and I'm surrounded by awesome dudes: my husband, son and dog. I went to law school at American University, Washington College of Law, but only after I fell in love with D.C. I worked in the Senate during the impeachment trial and wanted to stay. After law school I worked for a bit in the area, then moved to Atlanta.

If you ask anyone who knows me they know I love reading and read all sorts of books. Any free time I have I'm either reading, writing or drinking with friends.

 

Author Links:

 

Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/RLGriffin

 

Website

http://www.facebook.com/rlgriffinbyathread

Twitter Username

rlgriffinauthor

 

 

Cover Reveal: Heart in Wire by R.L. Griffin.

The HOT cover for Heart in Wire from R.L. Griffin!!

 

 

Have you ever been involved in an epic love story where you wound up alone? Have you devoted yourself so completely to someone that you lost yourself in their abyss?

Patrick Greer spent the past five years revolving around Stella Murphy. He fought like hell to not feel the emotions for her that were hidden deep in his gut, until he couldn't anymore. He was so sure of them, of her, of what they were to each other, until he wasn't. Patrick couldn't even imagine the things he'd done for her, with her and to her. El broke him.

He was a liar, a friend, a lover, a fixer, a runner and a killer.

Now he had to figure out who he was without her.

 

 

Cover Model: Assad Shalhoub with Love N. Books

https://www.facebook.com/AssadShalhoubModelingAndFitness

 

 

 

 

This is a companion novel to the By A Thread Series. Available on Amazon:

 

By A Thread Series Combo

By a Thread

Tension (By A Thread)

Seamless (By a Thread)

 

 

About the author:

 

I live in the Atlanta area and I'm surrounded by awesome dudes: my husband, son and dog. I went to law school at American University, Washington College of Law, but only after I fell in love with D.C. I worked in the Senate during the impeachment trial and wanted to stay. After law school I worked for a bit in the area, then moved to Atlanta.

If you ask anyone who knows me they know I love reading and read all sorts of books. Any free time I have I'm either reading, writing or drinking with friends.

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1254833.R_L_Griffin

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R.L.GriffinByAThread

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RLGriffinauthor

 

Year End Round-up 2013: Favorite Books from Your Favorite Authors. Giveaway.

We asked some of our favorite authors what were some of their favorite reads of 2013. There are some on here that we loved, and more than a few to add to our to-be-read lists!! Enjoy...



Hm.. My favorite read this year was Drowning by Rachel Firasek. It's an epic book and her writing style gels so well with my reading style! Plus I loved Teresa Mummert's Damaged Series!  
                                                            
                                                             

 ~ Debra Anastasia                                                                          

My favorite book that I read in 2013 was Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver.   

     ~L.M. Augustine                                                         






                                                 
                                                                                                                 

Ummmm. Probably The 5th Wave and Out of Line were my two favorites of the year. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey  just had such amazing storytelling that I adored it. And Out of Line by Jen McLaughlin was hella sexy. ;)
 
~Nazarea Andrews







One of my Fave reads of 2013 is Unteachable by Leah Raeder :)  

~Lauren Blakely
                                                               




                                                                                 





I'd have to go with Theft by BK Loren.


 ~Catherine Ryan Hyde

 

 

 





 

It's hard to pick just one, but I'd have to say Beneath The Scars by Ottilie Weber really touched my heart. (click on the link for a chance to win a copy on Goodreads ~Wendy)

Ottilie writes in such a welcoming, down to earth style. Her characters tug at the heartstrings. She knows how to create a slow burn of a romance between two people that readers can't help falling in love with. She blends tragedy with redemption in such a seamless and powerful way. This is a book that resonates. It serves as a moving tribute to the many injured and returning vets from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as a symbol of hope to the ones who love them. 
                                                        ~Faith Sullivan

 

Making Faces by Amy Harmon.

   
~R.L. Griffin                                                                 

                                                                                     





I would say The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher. I loved how real and gritty it was. It totally consumed me. A real roller coaster ride of emotions! :)  

                                                               
                                                ~ Karli Perrin






Such a good question! I haven't had the opportunity to read very much this year, but one that sticks with me is Playing the Part by Robin Covington. ️

                                                                  

                                            ~Gina Maxwell






I loved the Consequences Series by Aleatha Romig!

                                                                  
                                                       ~RS Grey







Keep Me Still by Caisey Quinn
The Best Laid Plans by Tamara Mataya
Beautiful Oblivion by Addison Moore
Unteachable by Leah Raeder
Quintessentially Q by Pepper Winters

                                                                  
                                                                                      ~Layla Hagen

 

 

Thanks for inviting me to contribute.  My top 5 for the year in no particular order are:

1. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

2. Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

3. The Thrill of It by Lauren Blakely

4. God Save The Sweet Potato Queens by Jill Connor Browne

5. One Week Girlfriend by Monica Murphy

                                                                         ~Jessie Evans

 



I know it's going to make me sound like a goober, but I only just read The Hunger Games and it was some kind of awesome!  That would probably top the year for me right now:)

 

                                                                                                                              ~M. Leighton

 

 

 

 

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A Special Jesse POV from R.L. Griffin's By A Thread Series!

Today we are over the moon happy to be able to share with you a special Jesse POV from R.L. Griffin's By A Thread series!!

Curl up and get comfy, grab something warm to drink, and most importantly, ENJOY!!!!

 

 

 

Jesse felt a weight lift off him as he pulled into the familiar plantation. He hurried up the drive to the main house and memories of acceptance, friendship and hiding out overwhelmed him. This was his second home; Brian was like a brother to him. As he stopped the SUV, he glanced at Stella. Her demeanor was tense and he wondered if she could really do what she wanted to do. Killing someone took you somewhere you couldn't come back from. It made you turn in on yourself and question every decision you've ever made. It made the reflection in the mirror unrecognizable. She'd already been through so much; he hoped she didn't have to kill Jamie.

"We're not staying here," he nodded to the house. "There are about 20 cottages on the plantation, that's where we'll be staying."

Jesse stepped out the SUV and stretched his legs. "Ned! Sally! Bertha!” Brian was yelling from his golf cart, all decked out with lights and roll bars as he rounded the side of the house. Brian stopped directly in front of Stella. “You must be Stella. I’m Brian.” His battered University of Georgia hat that he was never without came off his head with one hand while he extended the other to her.

“Yes,” she said taking his hand. “Thank you so much for helping me.”

“No problem, anything for Jesse,” Brian said, grinning and then looked over at him.

Jesse closed the gap between him and his brother and they embraced. It'd been too long. “Hey, man. I appreciate you doing this. I know deer season is over so you probably weren’t busy, anyway,” Jesse joked.

“It’s rabbit season, man. Come on. You know how all the old men will make any excuse to get away from their wives for the weekend.”

“So...Where do we start?” Stella asked interrupting the two men.

They spent hours shooting shotguns; hitting and missing skeet. It was as exhilarating as he remembered. Jesse loved the skill it took to shoot skeet; the precision and foresight it took to hit something that was flying through the air.

"I'm starving," Jesse said as they were riding back to the main house.

 

“I had Nita leave us food for dinner tonight. Spaghetti and garlic bread, we just have to warm it up,” Brian said.

“Whatever, I just want to make sure there’s alcohol,” Jesse replied as he got out of the golf cart. He put his arm around Stella to gage how she was feeling. She was good at masking her emotions that were always rumbling right under the surface, maybe one day he'd be able to read her. Now, he just had to rely on what she told him and what she let him see. He guided her inside and sniffed at the familiar smell of leather and left over cigars. Again, his mind went back to the first time Brian had brought him here, they'd been in high school and Jesse had been in trouble and desperately needed...something.

He shook off the memory and joined the conversation about dinner.

“Oh, there’s salad, too,” Brian said, walking back to the refrigerator to pull out a bowl and a couple of bottles of salad dressing. He nodded for her to sit. “So, Stella. How do you know Jesse?”

Jesse smirked at her and winked at Brian. “Stella helped me get through the Congressional testimony last year.”

“Oh yeah?” Brian asked as he put the pans in the oven.

“Yes, I helped him prepare the night before,” Stella said, glaring at Jesse.

“You guys just hit it off?”

“You could say that.” Jesse offered.

Brian turned and looked at them. “You guys fucking?”

Jesse burst out laughing, Brian knew he didn't have girls as friends, so he wasn't surprised by his question, but Stella's face was priceless. “Not right now.”

“I’m just saying. It’s crazy if you’re with the ‘FBI Beauty.’” Brian said as he continued to work the oven.

Stella cleared her throat. “We’re not fucking. Would you mind having your guy conversation after I go to my room?”

“Oh, yeah. Sorry. I kind of have word diarrhea. I apologize. I usually have much better manners around pretty girls.”

“No problem.” Stella stood. “I’ll leave you guys to the re-heating. Can I just wander around?”

 

“Sure, Stella, I’m sorry,” Brian said. “That was really rude of me.”

“It’s fine.”

Stella left the room and Jesse watched her tight ass leave before turning back to Brian. "What? Just because I'm not currently hitting that doesn't mean I can't appreciate it." He shrugged.

"Doesn't she have a boyfriend?"

"Yep," Jesse nodded and opened a Bud Light that Brian had set in front of him.

"He's okay with her being her with you?" Brian asked.

"I'd say that'd be a big fat no." Jesse laughed.

"So you're just waiting for them to breakup, huh? Then you as the friend move right in?"

"Actually, no. Stella is amazing and maybe I was interested in that a few months ago, but she really is just my really hot friend that I've fucked."

Brian laughed. "Well, that clears that up."

They chatted about Jesse's season and how disappointed he was the team didn't even go to the playoffs. He and Brian knew each other so well, knew everything about each other. All of their secrets beginning and ending with the two of them, it was hard not to see the flashing lights and remember his heart beating so hard when he saw Brian's face, even with a smile on it. He was taken back to that day, the day that changed everything.

 

♥

 

He and Brian stayed up and drank over a case of beer that night, reminiscing. Carefully skirting over things they dare not talk about, that they hadn't talked about since his seventeenth birthday when they both got drunk and almost came to blows.

They spent the next morning shooting handguns so that Stella could get familiar with the gun he bought her.  The gunfire echoed in his head, every single shot.  The drive back to their cottage was quiet. Jesse's head hurt from all the beer he'd consumed and he could hardly hold a conversation.

 

 

When they got out of the golf cart, Jesse figured it was time to go. Stella thanked him for his help and the weekend.

Jesse nodded at her. “Not a problem. I got to hang out with one of my closest friends, drink beer and shoot things. I’d say that was a pretty fun weekend.”

He threw their luggage on the back of the vehicle and they rode the rest of the way to the main house. Once inside, Stella used some kitchen scissors to cut through the lining of her bag and Jesse wondered why she was destroying something she just bought. Then she slid her gun in between the leather and the lining of the bag.

“That’s pretty genius,” Jesse said, admiring what she was doing with her bag.

“Well, I did go to school for a very long time,” she retorted. She held out a stack of bills for him.

“Stella, I don’t want your money.” Jesse shook his head and put his hands up in the air. He was pleased she was actually trying to pay him; most people use him for everything he's got. This girl...was different.

“Come on Jesse, you’ve already done so much. Take it.” She thrust the money at him again.

Jesse evaded her and pushed himself through the front door, already missing the leather smell of the house.             

Brian was waiting for them outside. He hugged Stella. “It was nice and kinda weird to meet you, Stella.”

“Nice to meet you, too, Brian.” She shrugged.

Stella got in the SUV, leaving them to talk alone.

"I hope you know what you're doing, man," Brian started.

"No idea dude, just trying to help a lost person like someone I know did for me a long time ago.”

Brian cut his eyes to look at Stella. "This is so different, man."

"I'm aware." Jesse knew this was different, but he also knew Brian didn't know Stella or her situation other than what he saw on TV.

"Be careful, let me know if you need me."

"I'll always need you, man," Jesse pulled him in for a hug. "Talk later."

Thank you so much for stopping by and reading this!! Here's where you can stalk the author:

About RL:

R.L. resides in the Atlanta area with her husband, son and two dogs. She was born and raised in the South. She attended Georgia Southern University and moved to Washington, D.C. to intern in the United States Senate during the impeachment trial. Falling in love with the city, she went to law school at American University, Washington College of Law. By a Thread is R.L.’s second book, but is the first in a series of books. 

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And if you'd like to purchase the By A Thread Bundle, here's the link:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Thread-Combo-R-L-Griffin-ebook/dp/B00HFSMTSQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1387555970&sr=1-2

 

Also included in this box set is the following bonus, free short:

Mending :  A short story that covers what happens from the jaw dropping ending of Seamless to the Epilogue.  

These books are intended for mature audiences due to strong language and sexual content.