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#WOTR23 #NewRelease#Duet – With Every Breath by H.D’Agostino

When we’re children, we never believe bad stuff can happen to us. I’m here to say that it does, that it did to me, but I came out on top. I won when everyone said I couldn’t.

I’ve learned over the years to live my life one day at a time. You never know what tomorrow will bring, how it can change you, or if it might be your last.

Take the chances you’ve been afraid to take.

Do the things you’ve always wanted to do.

And live life with no regrets.

I found love when I thought I wouldn’t. I’ve found faith when I thought I couldn’t, and now I’m fighting a battle I’m not sure I can win.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

With Every Breath by H.D’Agostino

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

This story…It packs a punch, and the hit comes when you are least expecting it.

Bailey has grown up long before her actual age.  She has dealt with many things that many kids her age don’t have to deal with.  This trauma she endured made her cut off from others.  She is so afraid of getting hurt and hurting others she comes across “cold” or even “aloof”.  She has her bestie and that is al that matters…until Dex.

Dex sees Bailey he is going to do all he can to get her to notice him.  He pushes her and confronts her on her crap.  He also gets her to dare and dream of a future.  I mean Bailey does a full 360 with her personality.  When the shoe drops and the story ends, we are left a mess.  We are left hoping and hurting.  We are left destroyed.

I gotta admit I am so hoping I know what happens in the 2nd part of this duet.  I need to know my people will be ok.

Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.


Facebook: www.facebook.com/H.DAgostino.Author

Twitter: @hdagostino001

Website: http://hdagostinobooks.weebly.com

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#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight – H. D’Agostino

Heather D'Agostino

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My. name is Heather. I abbreviate it because my name is so long it’s hard to fit on covers LOL I’m a woman of many talents. I’m a degreed teacher, but have been out of the classroom for sixteen years. I found my passion for writing when you daughter was a baby. I started as a fan fiction writer, and it evolved from there. Since then I’ve worked as a preschool teacher, a nanny, bartender, and now I’m an Instacart shopper. I have 2 kids, a boy and a girl, a sweet puppy who I treat as a third child (she’s spoiled, but don’t tell her that), and an awesome husband.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The others. The first is easy because you can pretty. much do whatever you want. When book 2 comes along, you have to remember all the little details from the first so someone doesn’t end living in a different city, or changing hair color, or names. Don’t laugh, it happens.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I try to be realistic, but in a unique way.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Feel your feelings. It is draining, but if you’re writing something that’s supposed to be sad, or happy, or nerve wracking, and you’re not feeling it…your readers won’t either. I’ve spent many times sitting at my laptop bawling my eyes out in pubic as I write an emotional scene. I’ve learned to ignore the stares. LOL

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

It’s sad. Not as much as I used to. Right now, life is so busy that I usually only get 2 days a week of writing time. On those days I might spend 3, maybe 4 hours writing. I used to write every day, and was producing a book about every 3 months. Now I’m lucky to get one every 6. Life happens and when kids get older the require more time.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I wouldn’t say a favorite character, but a favorite family, yes. The McKay family in my Broken series and the second generation from those books are a favorite of mine. They’re just easy to write. When I decided to write a second generation, I was worried that it would be difficult to top the first series, but I flew through those books with ease.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I always envisioned Theo James as Dev in Being Nobody, and Joe Manganiello as Cole in the Broken books. I never really cast the females.

What is your definition of success?

Being happy with what you’re doing.

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

Yes!!! Angie, Melinda, Jillian, and the rest of the team are awesome.

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/HDAgostino.author
www.instagram.com/hdagostino001
http://hdagostinobooks.weebly.com

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

I am only on Amazon. Signed paperback can always be purchased through me. Just message me on FB.

https://www.amazon.com/author/h.dagostino

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#WOTR23 #Review – Ask Me to Stay by H. D’Agostino

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The Bradshaws have owned a beach house down the coast from ours for as long as I can remember. Every summer since I was six, we’ve vacationed there.

Russell, their youngest son, was my best friend growing up. He taught me how to spit and punch like a boy. He gave me my first beer and first kiss, which was terrible by the way. We spent many days and nights commiserating together about how our parents knew nothing and were so uncool.

Casey Bradshaw, Russ’s older brother, was everything I thought I wanted in a boyfriend. He was cool, mature, and very hot. Each summer I tried and failed, to get him to notice me as more than Russ’s friend and the girl from down the beach. The last summer I was there, he broke my heart.

It’s been six years, and my best friend Aimee has decided we need a vacation. The last thing I expected was to be back at the beach. Sometimes we don’t realize what we need has been right under our nose all along, and sometimes it takes a little push and some alcohol to admit we were wrong.

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Review by Twinsie Melinda

I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.

When I set out to read this one, I was ready for the angst, drama filled, leaves you hanging books she usually writes.  I was shocked to see this was not one of those books this was a comedy and oh boy did she have me laughing.

Willow spent her time as a kid at the beach house with her family.  Her best friend was Russ the neighbor boy but she spent her summers drooling over his older brother Casey.  After 6 years she and her friend return to the beach house to relax and have fun.  With the help of an energetic dog, she is reunited with the last per she ever expected.  Her best friend that she lost contact with over the years, Russ.

These two had me in stitches their antics were too funny.  Just saying when alcohol gets involved these two come up with the craziest things. The personal memories that Willow and Russ brought back from my younger years watching their crazy antics were great. This was such a fun read. I have to say I think I loved Taco the most he even got in on the action.  HAHAHHAHAHA

Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, dog, and two cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the track, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/H.DAgostino.Author

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#WOTR21 #CoverReveal – Enduring Act- book 2 in the Survivor’s Duet by H. D’Agostino

Title: Enduring Act (Book 2 Survivor’s Duet) Author: H. D’ Agostino Genre: Romantic Suspense Release Date: October 26, 2020 Cover Designer: Cassy Roop With Pink Ink Designs Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Ever have a dream that’s so vivid you believe that it’s real? All the things you’ve wanted are in your grasp. You’re happy and free. You believe that you’ve finally made it, and then you wake up.

The nightmare you know as your life is back. No one understands what you’re going through, and no one believes the things you tell them. He has them all fooled. He’s convinced them he’s perfect. He tells them he loves you, and they believe the lies.

How much must you endure before they see? How far can you bend before you break? How long must the nightmare last before you escape?

Want to start at the beginning??

Book 1 –

Vanishing Act (Survivor's Duet, #1)

Have you ever wondered if things could be different?
What would your life be like if you chose a different path?
Would everything still be your fault?
Would he still hate you?
Would it be better or worse?
Would he love you then?
My name is Brooke Ellis. I’ve spent the last five years asking myself these questions as I try to survive my marriage.
Some things don’t change, and some people don’t want to. Sometimes the only answer is to disappear.

Heather DAgostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When shes not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays Supermom.

#WOTR20 #Reviews #ReleaseDay – Vanishing Act Book #1 in the Survivor’s Duet by H. D’Agostino

Title: Vanishing Act (Book 1 Survivor’s Duet) Author: H. D’ Agostino Genre: Romantic Suspense Release Date: August 4, 2020 Cover Designer: Cassy Roop With Pink Ink Designs Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Have you ever wondered if things could be different?

What would your life be like if you chose a different path?

Would everything still be your fault?

Would he still hate you?

Would it be better or worse?

Would he love you then?

My name is Brooke Ellis. I’ve spent the last five years asking myself these questions as I try to survive my marriage.

Some things don’t change, and some people don’t want to. Sometimes the only answer is to disappear.

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I received this book for free from the author for an honest review.

So this book …it is definitely a different departure from the regular books we get from Heather.   She can write some killer romantic suspense and she can leave you wanting more for sure and trust me you will get that…but this book has a different vibe.

The story is about Brooke who has endured a life of hell with her husband Warren. When she finds out she is pregnant, she is instantly afraid for her baby. Brooke fears no one can help her and then she meets Donna. Donna helps Brooke, now Kellie, escape to better her life.

This story is jumping back and forth from past to present. We see Brooke and then we see Kellie.  We see her on the run with her baby until she lands in a small town. She is keeping to herself when the town sheriff slowly starts to friend her daughter to get to Kellie.  We see her struggle with opening herself to him because she was warned NEVER to tell who you really are.

When Brooke’s past comes slamming into her future as Kellie with Blake, we all worry and then BOOM the other shoe drops and …..HOLY MOTHER YOU WILL NOT SEE IT COMING!!!!

I received a copy of the book from the author for an honest review.

OH my stars, Heather had me on the edge of my seat on this one.  I have to say I was totally vested in Brooke’s story.

Brooke was in an abusive relationship and when she found out she was pregnant she knew she had to run.  She was able to get away and start a new life for her and her daughter. When the town sheriff befriends her daughter, it is hard for her to keep the walls up.  Brooke finds herself falling for Blake and I was so happy for her. Blake is amazing he is so good for Brooke. Just when things seem to be looking up for Brooke her past catches up with her.

This has a crazy cliff hanger.  It took me a while to be able to put my thoughts together to write this review.  I had so many things going through my mind and I don’t want to give anything away.  All I can say is what an ending and I am so ready for the second book.

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Heather DAgostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When shes not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays Supermom.

#WOTR20 #CoverReveal – Vanishing Act, Book 1 of the Survivor’s Duet by H. D’Agostino

Title: Vanishing Act (Book 1 Survivor’s Duet)
Author: H. D’ Agostino
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: August 4, 2020
Cover Designer: Cassy Roop With Pink Ink Designs
Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Have you ever wondered if things could be different?

What would your life be like if you chose a different path?

Would everything still be your fault?

Would he still hate you?

Would it be better or worse?

Would he love you then?

My name is Brooke Ellis. I’ve spent the last five years asking myself these questions as I try to survive my marriage.

Some things don’t change, and some people don’t want to. Sometimes the only answer is to disappear.

Pre Order Today!! Available in Kindle Unlimited

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Heather DAgostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When shes not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays Supermom.

#WOTR20 #NewRelease #Review – One Last Time (The Stanton Brothers) by H. D’Agustino

One Last Time
I fell in love at seventeen with a girl I thought would someday be my forever. We made plans, only hers didn’t include me. I didn’t think walking away from us would be so easy for her, but it was.
Now she’s back. The problem… I’m still in love with her, and I’m going to prove that we were meant to be if it’s the last thing I do.

I received this book from the author for an honest review.

I was so excited to read Micha’s book.  I absolutely fell in love with him in Just One More.  He had me cracking up.

Micha was head over heals for Savannah from the first time he saw her at school.  He is so sweet to her and tries to reassure her he is interested in no one but her. I enjoyed seeing the playful side of these two when they are at the cabin. Things are going great with these two but when Micha’s future plans and Savannah’s future plans don’t go down the same path thing end badly. Savannah went back to Utah for collage and Micha’s future was there on the farm. Micha was broken when Savannah made the decision to leave him to chase her dreams and not give things between them a chance.  He refused to open up to and let anyone in again and became a major playboy.

Years later when Savannah moves back to town she realizes quickly the neither she nor Micha are the same people they were when they were kids. She doesn’t think Micha seems to be the kind of guy to settle down anymore. She wants stability in her life now. She has had some hard times since she left Micha. Micha on the other hand didn’t take long to realize what he wanted and pursue what he wanted hard. Can Micha get Savannah to take down her walls and let him in to her life and let him take on some of her burdens?  I love how patient Micha is with Savannah giving her what she needs from him even if she doesn’t realize she needs it.

A few of my favorite quotes:

“I’ll go, but,” he paused by the door “you should know that I’m not going to stop trying. You and me, we’re gonna happen, and there’s not much you can do to stop it.”

“First off, I don’t demand anything from a woman. I give her what she wants willingly. If we were together, I’d be taking care of just as many chores as you. Marriage is a partnership. We’d both benefit, and you’d be treated like a queen.”

I knew that my night would be filled with dreams of the future I once wanted. All those dreams I had for Savannah and I all those years ago were finally coming true, I just needed to get her on board now.

Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series. She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.
She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.

#WOTR20 #NewRelease #StantonFamily #DualReview – One Last Time by H. D’Agostino

Title: One Last Time
Author: H. D’Agostino
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 12, 2020
I fell in love at seventeen with a girl I thought would someday be my forever. We made plans, only hers didn’t include me. I didn’t think walking away from us would be so easy for her, but it was.
Now she’s back. The problem… I’m still in love with her, and I’m going to prove that we were meant to be if it’s the last thing I do.

One Last Time by H. D’Agostino

I receive this book from the author for an honest review.

YES!!  Its Micha time!!  I serious fell so in love with Micha when he was giving Hailey and Max so much crap for not admitting their feelings for each other.  I couldn’t wait for his book.  The player needed to finally have his butt served up to him.  The player needed to settle down with just one woman!!  The player needed to admit his longing for love and his own family.  The player needed to just realize he is amazing and will make HER see him for what he is.

This story is a great 2nd chance love story about 2 high school sweethearts who found each other a little bit too early in life …..well for one of them anyway.  Micha met Savannah and knew she was going to be important to him.  Her sass and spirit made them fast friends but soon he was wanting a lot more.  When he finally got her to go out on a date with him, everything changed.  The two became inseparable.  As their young love grew, we soon learn that everything isn’t perfect for Savannah.

Savannah loved Micha but not enough.  She loves him but she is willing to walk away from him forever no matter what to pursue her dreams.  I think that made me question her motives a lot in the story.  When Savannah leaves Micha is destroyed.

When we fast forward to present day, Micha the Man-Whore is in full swing.  Its been 4 years and yet he still can’t let anyone in since Savannah devastated him.  When she walks back into his life, he is none to thrilled but at the same time he is kinda hopeful.  He is kinda hoping for more because she is back in town for ever but why?  Again, I kind of wondered about all of Savannahs motives for moving back to town.   She says it’s for one reason only, but she is super jealous to see Micha with another women, actually the one woman she hates more than anything on Earth!!

Micha and Savannah have a lot to figure out about her returning to town.  He soon realizes she is still THE ONE and she needs to open her heart because Micha is not going to let her go EVER.

Review by Tenise
I recieved an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

4 STARS!

Micah and Savannah were high school sweethearts. Micah wanted to eventually spend forever with her but Savannah had other plans. Plans that didnt include Micah and this broke his heart.

Fast forward 5 years and Savannah has returned to town. Micah was never able to forget his first love. No matter how hard he tried, he never stopped loving her. But how does she feel about him? And why is she back in town after all this time?

This was a cute book about love and second chances. I just adored Micha. Savannah? I liked her, too. Although sometimes she really got on my nerves. Haha! I binge read this book and and will definitely miss all of the characters. It was a fun read.

Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series. She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.
She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.
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#WOTR20 #5YearFamily #NewRelease #Review – On Broken Wings, The Witness Series Book 7 by H. D’Agostio

Free spirit.
Determined.
Destined for greatness.

These were all words used to describe me once upon a time. I was an elite gymnast on the fast track to success. I sacrificed everything for my future, including a social life. My friends didn’t understand, boys called me frigid, but I would prove them all wrong.

A single date changed it all for me. One night with Nate Carter tipped my entire world tipped my entire world off its axis. Black and white turned to gray as lines were crossed and promises I’d made myself years ago were broken. He sent me into a downward spiral that only my brother could save me from. That is, until I met Evan…

It’s amazing how a few words can change your outlook on life. A kind gesture can make you see the beauty around you, and teach you to believe in yourself. Evan did that… he healed me and taught me to fly again.

Follow Jenni’s journey in On Broken Wings- book 7 in The Witness Series.


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What a sad thing…the last book in a series!!  How sad to say good bye to this cast of characters?  Thank goodness for rereads right!!??

We have seen Jenni and Mason’s strong sibling relationship for a few books.  We love her and want to know what happened to her.  We learn a little bit in Mason’s book but seeing it through Jenni’s eyes was hard.  The content is tough, and we do start the book in the past so as to live the trauma Jenni endures.

Evan is a man after this mystery woman who sees Jenni but can’t seem to crack her into accepting more from him.  Evan is charming and patient.  He stays the courses to get to know this sassy, feisty and brilliant woman to give him one dang chance!!  LOL

As the two get closer and build MORE, we see Evan is holding back some truths that will inevitably cause Jenni heartache.  We see Jenni finally opening and freeing herself from the past and everything she went through thanks to the love and support of Evan.  When the two worlds crash and all the secrets are spilled, my heart hurt for Jenni.  I worried, like Mason and the rest of the cast of characters did, about her ability to process it all.  But I hurt for Evan too. He loves Jenni with everything and the thought of hurting her is killing him.

The epilogue is amazing, but the last chapter might have been my favorite. Jenni and Evan made a great read and a great final book in one of my favorite series!!

Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.

#WOTR20 #5YearFamily #CoverReveal – On Broken Wings, The Witness Series Book 7 by H. D’Agostino

 

Free spirit. 
Determined. 
Destined for greatness. 

These were all words used to describe me once upon a time. I was an elite gymnast on the fast track to success. I sacrificed everything for my future, including a social life. My friends didn’t understand, boys called me frigid, but I would prove them all wrong.

A single date changed it all for me. One night with Nate Carter tipped my entire world tipped my entire world off its axis. Black and white turned to gray as lines were crossed and promises I’d made myself years ago were broken. He sent me into a downward spiral that only my brother could save me from. That is, until I met Evan…

It’s amazing how a few words can change your outlook on life. A kind gesture can make you see the beauty around you, and teach you to believe in yourself. Evan did that… he healed me and taught me to fly again.

Follow Jenni’s journey in On Broken Wings- book 7 in The Witness Series.


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Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.