This week we reviewed the first 3 books in the Sugarlake Series by Emily McIntire.
Join us as we discuss these angsty romance stories, chat with Emily on where she drew her inspiration from for this book, and of course, all things spoilers!
Book #1 - Beneath the Stars……Chase and Alina have an instant friendship from a young age. However, their relationship is somewhat taboo because Chase is 2 years older and is her best friends' brother. They finally give in to their feelings for each other only to be torn apart by several heartbreaking events. Their lives take them in different directions until they are led back to one and other and navigate the waters of a second chance romance. This book is full of angst, lust, steam and passion. The themes of the book are real and raw and bound to elicit emotions. Check the trigger warnings.
Book #2 - Beneath the Stands….Elliot Carson is Alina's brother from Beneath the Stars. Once a famous basketball player who suffered a career ending injury, he is now an Assistant coach at a Florida University. This is where he crosses paths with Becca, Alina's best friend, who is attending the University as a student. Becca ends up working with the basketball team and her and Eli's attraction burns hot and fast (Hello hot bathroom scene).
Both Eli and Becca have complex family relationships. Their challenges lie in their secret relationship, and in Becca's skewed view of love. They face a lot of hurdles in their relationship.
If you love sassy female characters, sports romances, and hot, dominant alpha holes, then what are you waiting for. Start reading.
Book #3 - Beneath the Hood….In a world where social media rules, the real is hidden behind photoshop and trolls say things that they would never say to you in person, meet Blakely. Social Media Influencer, obsessed with her weight, what she eats and trying to maintain a perfect image. Daughter of a famous Hollywood director who is too busy for her, Blakely surrounds herself with people who are only there to feed off her fame, and brush her mental health problems under the rug like an inconvenience.
In comes Jackson Rhoades, 9 years older than Blakely and an employee of Blakely's father, he is suffering from a broken heart and demons from his past. Jackson is the first person to really see Blakely, and Blakely is the first person that gets Jackson to feel. Their story is about whether they can see through all the smoke and mirrors to find what really matters.
If you love age gap romances, sweet talking Southern men, angst and real life issues, then this book is for you.
Contemporary Romance, 18+, Full of angst, contains scenes relating to death, addiction & cheating.
Where to buy:-
Amazon:-
Book 1 - Beneath the Stars - https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08CY9Z8VW/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
Book 2 - Beneath the Stands - https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08GKCC1LR/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
Book 3 - Beneath the Hood - https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08NZRLXGC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
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