The Scars I Bare by J.L. Berg Publication Date: March 12th, 2018 Genre: Contemporary Romance Every scar tells a story... Some are etched on the skin, for the whole world to see. Others are buried deep, so deep, only the heart can truly find them. Dean Sutherland was the quintessential guy next door. Strong and dependable, with a heart of gold, he knew exactly where his life was headed. Until one fateful night at sea ripped away everything. Now he’s adrift, a man without a purpose. Cora Carpenter thought she had the perfect life. A successful career, an affectionate husband and a daughter who adores her. But soon that perfect world is crashing down around her, and she’s in need of a fresh start. Moving to a remote town on the coast of North Carolina seems like the perfect plan. That is until she finds herself face to face with a kindred soul from her past. Dean and Cora have more in common than either are willing to admit. Both deeply rooted in their pain, they can’t help but find hope in each other’s eyes and passion entwined with every touch. But can two broken hearts make a whole?Will the scars they’ve bared to one another poison their happily ever after, or can love truly heal all? ![]() Read Today! Amazon: http://amzn.to/2EhSSsM iBooks: https://apple.co/2mFqOb0 Nook: http://bit.ly/2FCjuol Kobo: http://bit.ly/2B33B6Y Google Play: http://bit.ly/2DdS4HZ Add to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2mDb0FK Excerpt: By the time I arrived at the inn for dinner, I was a goddamn mess. Sweat was running down my back from the heat, even after changing my shirt twice. I’d changed my mind three times on whether to bring flowers for Cora, doubling back to the house at the last minute to grab them after I firmly decided to leave them at home. When I finally arrived, I was a solid twenty minutes late and probably looked like a psychopath from all the sweat and the mangled flowers in my hand. But all of this was forgotten the moment the door opened, and Cora greeted me. “Jesus,” I cursed, giving her a once-over before she even had the chance to say hi. “You look insane.” “Insane is good?” she asked, pink staining her cheeks. I’d never seen her in anything beyond scrubs and shorts. Granted, this woman could wear a paper bag and be the hottest woman in the room. Tonight though, she’d dressed up, wearing a short, strappy number with tiny pink flowers dotting the fabric. “Insane is really good,” I clarified.![]() Meet J. L. Berg: I’m a California native, who lives in the South – Virginia to be exact. I still prefer sushi to fried chicken, avocados to okra, and I absolutely loathe humidity. I do love watching the seasons change though. My husband and I have been here for over a decade, and I still get giddy like a school girl every time it snows. It’s magical! I’m married to my high school sweetheart, and we’ve been blessed with two beautiful daughters and two rescue pups I like to call my “coworkers”. I’m obsessed with chocolate, minions, anything Harry Potter and I love to watch re-runs of Friends and Gilmore Girls! Connect with J. L. Berg: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjlberg Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjlberg Amazon: http://amzn.to/2Foc87h Website: http://jlberg.com/
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![]() My rating: 4 of 5 stars A sweet emotional read. It’s about two people each fighting their own demons and trying to get through life as best they can. Dean and Cora are both great characters full of heartbreak but together they find the will to start over. My heart broke for these two. Dean lost his arm in a accident and Cora is starting over after a difficult marriage. It’s set in a small town which I love and Cora has a daughter that will keep you laughing. Really great read. View all my reviews
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About BEHIND CLOSED DOORSMy name is Roman Cavenaugh and I’m kind of an asshole. Running a company isn't easy, especially when everyone expects you to fail, so being a jerk? It comes with the territory. I don't have time to mess around, and I sure as hell didn’t see her coming. Cara Hamilton—she was supposed to be off limits…a temporary employee brought in during my assistant’s maternity leave. But, in the blink of an eye, she became so much more. An obsession I couldn’t shake. So yeah, I may be an asshole, but now, I finally had a purpose, and soon, she would be mine. All’s fair in love and war…Add BEHIND CLOSED DOORS to Goodreads here! Get your hands on BEHIND CLOSED DOORS now: Amazon | iBooks | Barnes and Noble | Kobo | Paperback ![]() My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a wonderful book! Who doesn't love a hot, sexy jerk who is tamed by the love of his life. Roman is a miserable grouch who doesn't even realize that his assistant is pregnant until she leaves on maternity leave. Her replacement may change everything about how he sees himself. Always thinking he wouldn't be any good for anyone. Cara moves to New York to be with her long time boyfriend, they have spent the last four years in a long distance relationship. Being together she is now wondering if they are meant to be or if they have just grown apart. These characters are wonderful! I absolutely love Roman and could read about him all day. The story was great and the writing was phenomenal! I really loved this book! Enter to WinWant to win a $50 Amazon giftcard and a signed copy? Simply enter via the Rafflecopter below! a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout J.L. BergJ.L. Berg is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ready Series, The Walls Duet, and the Lost & Found Duet. She is a California native living in the beautiful state of historic Virginia. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she's not writing, you will find her with her nose stuck in a romance novel, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate. J.L. Berg is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC. Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads | Newsletter |
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