amiabooklover: Blog Tour and Review: Scarred by Marie Long +Giveaway

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“Dom and Denise will make you believe in happily ever after. Dominick is definitely book boyfriend material.” – Marie Hall, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A MOMENT

Welcome to my stop on the Review Tour for Scarred by Marie Long. Scarred is a New-Adult, contemporary romance with a happy ending! :)

Scarred

by Marie Long

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance

Series: The Anderson Brothers #1

Publication Date: March 3, 2015

Source

digital ARC from the author

Purchase

Amazon US | Amazon IN

Sometimes, love comes with a price…

The past is gonna try and bring you down, but you gotta fight. Fight hard for what you love. Fight to win is what twenty-two-year-old Dominick Anderson believes, but his life is a struggle. Growing up with an abusive father has made Dominick slow to love and trust, and here lies on his brother Kevin to keep him on a straight path. Dominick fights his demons every day, every night. Now a sophomore at the University of Washington and working a steady job at a mechanic’s shop, Dominick wants to create a better life and find the future his father never wanted him to have.

Dominick suppresses his identity and feelings until he meets Denise Ramsey. Smart, stunningly gorgeous, and sharing his love for motorcycles, Denise is everything Dominick longs for in a girl but knows he can never have. When a past love threatens her life and brings out Dominick’s dark side, he must decide if she’s worth the risk.

TEASERS

"You have to keep moving through the dark tunnels of life no matter what. Because at the end of that tunnel, you’ll eventually find light.” ~ Uncle Adam

"You twenty somethings are all about taste testing. Seeing what’s out there. That’s what it’s all about, right?” ~ Lonz “Dragon”

“You’re a grown woman. You can do whatever the hell you want.” ~ Dominick

"Chris? Not sleeping around anymore? This has to be some sort of apocalypse.” ~ Dominick

"Everyone fights for what they believe in. Everyone fights for what they love the most, no matter how bad it gets. You’re in a dark tunnel right now, Dominick. Been stuck in that dark tunnel for a while. But you can’t give up what you believe in, what you love. Because what you love the most will be waiting for you at the end of that tunnel.” ~ Larry

"A man his age? No kids? He’s a diamond in the rough!” ~ Lauren

"It’s crazy how fate can bring two people together. Or was it destiny?” ~ Dominick

I received a digital ARC of this book from the author via NjKinny Tours and Promotions in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Thanks for the copy! All are my own opinion and is not compensated by any individual, organization, or company. This might contain minor spoilers.

First, I want to say that I really like the book cover. It’s amazing. Seeing the cover will make you think of what the book is about. I initially thought, Denise will be like a motorcycle chick, hot and deadly—literally ‘deadly’. Heavens, was I wrong.

When your roommate texted you to buy him 'hats' coz his two stocks of it won't last him a day. #Scarred by Marie Long
— Elani. (@keloveveryone) March 1, 2015

Scarred is about 22 year old Dominick who is still being shadowed by his past. He is a gentleman but a scared one. One faithful day, he met Denise while on his way of buying his best friend condoms. I know right, it’s hilarious. His best friend, Chris, is a very funny guy. Only if he doesn’t sleep around a dozen times a day, I would have a crush on him.

The book is narrated on Dom’s point of view, which I find great because it is good to know what runs inside a guy’s mind. But I expected to see more of action from Denise. I mean, I thought she will be like the Alpha woman in the story. Boy, I am really disappointed. I was really looking forward on it.

Srsly, Dom? You just met her twice! U already sound like u can't live without her! NR: #Scarred by Marie Long
— Elani. (@keloveveryone) March 1, 2015

I’m not into insta-love so I really do not hundred percent buy how their feelings start towards each other. But I must say, I enjoyed reading their progression.

Dom is fun. Denise just gave a compliment about his bike and he's having an orgasm lol i know the real reason tho NR: #Scarred by Marie Long
— Elani. (@keloveveryone) March 1, 2015

"No 'buts' unless they are attached to cute girls" Ahahaha funny ol'bro NR: #Scarred by Marie Long
— Elani. (@keloveveryone) March 1, 2015

I can’t get enough with the characters, though. They are all unexpectedly fun.

Don't tell me William is the new guy?! NR: #Scarred by Marie Long
— Elani. (@keloveveryone) March 1, 2015

Ha! I knew it. It's William. Predictable. NR: #Scarred by Marie Long
— Elani. (@keloveveryone) March 1, 2015

I have an idea what happened in the past; the whole story. NR: #Scarred by Marie Long
— Elani. (@keloveveryone) March 1, 2015

Scarred has been very predictable, for me. So I was thinking of the best rating I could give. Just reading the first chapter I already had an idea on what completely happened in Dom’s past. Reading few chapters more, I already know my guess is a bull’s eye. More like, I already know what’s going to happen in the book. But since I enjoyed it all throughout, I’ll rate it with the best rating this book deserves.

I am totally excited with regards to the next book. I am already interested with Kevin from the first book so when I came to read the bonus excerpt of the next book, I am totally excited. Hope I get to read the next book!

Marie Long is a novelist who enjoys the snowy weather, the mountains, and a cup of hot white chocolate. She’s an avid supporter of literacy movements like We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) and National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). To learn more about her, visit her website.

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