When the Book Hangover blog and Facebook page went public, I watched it a
little. I wanted to see who read it, who
liked it, what was said about it, who liked me, and who shared it. As Sally Field said “I can’t deny the fact
that you like me, right now, you like me.” My best friend, my sister, my aunt,
a girlfriend from college were all on the list.
THEN I saw those other names…. AUTHORS I had just met at an event and was
stalking myself. (HAPPY DANCE!) THEN Lo and behold, a name I didn’t
recognize. I had my first non-related,
never met in my life fan! I had to casually peruse my fan’s Facebook page and (that
favorite word of mine) STALK!
Cora Kenborn’s Facebook page claims she is a “Romantic
suspense writer living on coffee & box wine. Autocorrect thinks I’m
obsessed w/ ducks.”
How could she not be my bestie?!? I messaged her, we
chatted, she turned down my bestie offer because hers is KA Ware (remember
her?!). I looked up her book on my favorite online retailer and was bummed to find out
that it wasn't released yet. You mean I'd have to wait a few weeks to read this awesome
woman of marvelous words?!? I forgot I review books and can sometimes have an
“in” getting books early. It was so nice
of Cora to remind me!
Blurb:
Struggling writer Phoebe Ryan abandons her southern roots and heads to New York, determined to leave her nightmarish past behind…
She was not expecting to meet a famous rock star, or to be coerced into ghostwriting his autobiography. But she tries to maintain focus on her dream of becoming an author, despite the attraction she feels for the sexy rocker, not to mention the baggage that comes with him.
Julian Bale’s world was shattered one drunken night, and it almost ruined him…
Weighed down by guilt, he blames himself for an accident he could’ve prevented. He will play the game, but swears his hot little ghostwriter will never get that story out of him. As much as he wants her, if he has to choose between his dream and hers, it’s no contest.
Phoebe and Julian give in to a forbidden attraction, and their public romance risks both their lives…
An obsessive fan is on the loose and now that the secret’s out, it’s made them both targets. The psychotic stalker is determined to have Julian for herself, even if she has to reveal their sordid pasts and eliminate Phoebe to do it.
He lives for fame. She lives to hide. Obsession lives to ruin them both.
She was not expecting to meet a famous rock star, or to be coerced into ghostwriting his autobiography. But she tries to maintain focus on her dream of becoming an author, despite the attraction she feels for the sexy rocker, not to mention the baggage that comes with him.
Julian Bale’s world was shattered one drunken night, and it almost ruined him…
Weighed down by guilt, he blames himself for an accident he could’ve prevented. He will play the game, but swears his hot little ghostwriter will never get that story out of him. As much as he wants her, if he has to choose between his dream and hers, it’s no contest.
Phoebe and Julian give in to a forbidden attraction, and their public romance risks both their lives…
An obsessive fan is on the loose and now that the secret’s out, it’s made them both targets. The psychotic stalker is determined to have Julian for herself, even if she has to reveal their sordid pasts and eliminate Phoebe to do it.
He lives for fame. She lives to hide. Obsession lives to ruin them both.
I fell in love with the author even more when I read her
dedication. Author Cora Kenborn has a remarkable way with words and was meant
to write.
“This book is dedicated to the little girls everywhere who
had a dream and grew up to find that life got in the way of it. You may be
wondering now if your time has passed.
It hasn’t. Close your eyes and leap.
To those who said I’d never push past the first few chapters
and that I’d have an easier time being struck by lightning than being
published.
I’d take cover if I were you."
Finally, to those who’ve read my articles, social media
posts, texts, or emails and giggled with repeated responses of, “When are you
going to write a book, girl?”
You’re holding it.”
I usually highlight my favorite lines or passages in book as
I read. Fame and Obsession had me so
caught up in the story that I forgot to do it.
I love books that have strong female leads who challenge the
alpha male with suspense and sexual tension thrown in. Writer Phoebe catches the eye of rocker Julian with her sass and fire. Both have their own issues that their juggling while keeping each other at arm's length. This book has sarcastic banter in spades which I love! The plot thickens with a stalker lurking and I was kept
guessing until the very end as to their identity. My guess was off! I would
have had the wrong person arrested.
As soon as I finished Fame and Obsession, I contacted Cora
with “Oh my god! When does the next one come out?!?” It was 12:27am. There are characters I want to know more
about! Gage? Faith? Zane? Oh my! A sign of a great read is when I can’t wait to
read the next one. Bring on more books,
Cora Kenborn!
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