Release Day Blitz & Review::: Tonic by Staci Hart
Title: Tonic
Author: Staci Hart
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: October 13, 2016
Blurb
Joel Anderson doesn’t take anything seriously.
Not his relationships, which have been few and far between since his brutal divorce. Not the drama of working in a tattoo parlor, which seems to be around every corner. When things get him down, he smiles and cracks a joke. But he’s not the kind of man you cross, or you’ll find yourself at the wrong end of his fists.
Annika Belousov takes everything seriously.
Like her job as a reality television producer, given that she typically has something to prove. Or her love life, which is defined by a series of requirements — affluent, ambitious, accomplished, to name a few. Definitely her family, who worked their whole lives to afford her every opportunity, a sacrifice she doesn’t take lightly. When she’s tapped to produce a reality show at Joel’s shop, she doesn’t think twice, just goes in for the kill, as if there were any other way.
The second Annika walks into Joel’s shop, he makes it his mission to crack her open, but she’s not having it. He’s all wrong — too crass, too hairy, too un-serious. But it doesn’t take her long to find out there’s more to him than smirks and tattoos. And what she finds could put her career and his heart on the line.
Not that Joel cares. Because for the first time in a long time, he’s found his tonic.
Lora's Review
5 out of 5 stars!!!
Annika and Joel - man, they are a crazy cool pair! They have amazing chemistry - not just sexual, but all chemistry. (Though let’s be honest the sexual chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS!) From their first encounter, you can feel their pull towards each other. Though their jobs and lives appear to be so different, something drags them together and this book was amazing for it!
This story was so amazing and it was so un-put-down-able. (That’s a real word, right?) Ms Hart did a great job of crafting a story that had so much going on and yet was simple to follow. We wanted the best for both Joel and Annika, but we watched them struggle with their real emotions.
During a conversation with her cousin/best friend/roommate, Annika admits to her feelings for Joel, but still has trouble processing them:
“I have no idea what it is about him that makes me so crazy, but I’m drunk off it. He’s larger than life, full of lust for it, for me. It’s like binging on ice cream, except you can’t get fat.”
The struggles of these characters and their heartbreak and healing were so well done that I can’t wait for everyone to read about them. Ms Hart did an amazing job of putting me in the story and letting me feel like I was a part of their reality show.
This is a first for me by this author, but I promise it won’t be a last. My one-click finger is itchy to find the next best thing from her.
****Just as a side note, this marks my 500th book read on Goodreads and I would like to say that it couldn't have gone to a better book!****
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Author Bio
Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life: a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, even though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. Her favorite word starts with f and ends with k.
From roots in Houston, to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she's not writing, she's sleeping, cleaning, or designing graphics.
From roots in Houston, to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she's not writing, she's sleeping, cleaning, or designing graphics.
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