Taking Something Tour: Review + Giveaway

Welcome to my stop on the tour for Taking Something by Elizabeth Lee! 

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Review

I just have to give major props to Elizabeth Lee for taking a character I so thoroughly loathed in Give Me Something and turning him into someone I cared about and rooted for. It's pretty impressive. Nick is still up to his conning ways and he doesn't exactly shine as a changed man in the beginning. I was nervous about the whole pop star angle, but she even managed to twist that plot line around. Everyone seems to be manipulating each other for one reason or another and maybe seeing someone else do worse than Nick made him more likable.

But of course, as he actually finds someone who sees through him and makes him vulnerable, I actually started to like him. I was totally caught up in this book trying to figure out how he was going to get himself out of his own messes and make it all okay. He makes a lot of decisions and does some things that are questionable, but I realized how much he'd wormed his way into my good graces when I started making excuses for his behavior. I wanted him to come out on the good side of things and I'm officially a fan of Nick's.

Gia was harder for me to understand. I love that she had her own storyline that we only get to see little by little, but I wanted to connect with her more. It was a bold move for Elizabeth to tell the whole story through Nick's perspective and it paid off in a lot of ways. But the girl in me wanted to know more about the girl in the story. Sadie was a treat though (I meant that sarcastically). I don't even know where to start with that hot mess of a girl.

With this departure from Elizabeth Lee's usual country setting and good country boys, I think she's branched out into a good place. She's been an automatic read for me since I read Shattered and I just continue to enjoy everything she writes. So if you haven't given her books a shot, just know that she's one of my most highly recommended new adult authors.

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About the Book

I know what you're thinking. “You were such a jerk, Nick!”  Believe me, I know I screwed up the best thing I had going in my life, but that was kind of my thing. I’d learned how to run cons before I could even form complete sentences, and I'd always been selfish.  But I changed.  Lila forgave me, my brother and I were getting along, and I was trying to make a name for myself in the music world.

At least that was what I was trying to do when I negotiated my way into the recording studio with pop superstar Sadie Sinclair. I thought it would be a piece of cake—charm my way into her heart and into her record label's good graces.

Just when I thought I had it all figured out, I got mixed up in a web of lies, manipulation, and deception. A web that had me questioning my motives and desires altogether.

Was the fame and fortune really worth the price? 

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About the Author

When I'm not writing or playing the part of wife and mother, you can find me dancing back-up for Beyonce, singing back-up for Miranda, or sunning myself on the beach with a drink in hand.  Here's the thing about being born and raised in a small town—you have a very vivid imagination!  Now, I channel it all to create stories where the girl always ends up with the right guy, first kisses are magical, and a happy ending is just that!

Find Elizabeth Online: Facebook :: Twitter :: Website :: Goodreads

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Giveaway

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Tour Schedule

February 17

Movies, Shows & Books – Author Interview

In The Best Worlds – Review Only

The Phantom Paragrapher – Review Only

The Indie Express – Review Only

February 18

Read This~Hear That – Playlist

Blimey! I Fancy Reading – Review Only

Roxy’s Reviews – Review Only

Stormy Day Reading Books – Review Only

Pretty Lil Page Turner’s – Review Only

Paperbook Princess – Review Only

February 19

Comfort Books – Guest post

2 Bookaholics – Excerpt

Halos and Horns Book Blog – Review Only

Cocktails & Books – Review Only

In My Room Reading  – Review Only

Into the Hall of Books – Review Only

February 20

Reader Girls – Excerpt

Scandalous Book Blog – Character Interview

Mrs Leif’s Two Fangs About It – Excerpt

Rumpled Sheets Blog – Review Only

Ramblings From This Chick – Review Only

February 21

Living in a Bookworld – Excerpt

Lovin’ Los Libros – Review Only

Sleepless Nights Filled with Endless Books – Review Only

Smart & Savvy with Stephanie – Review Only

Deal Sharing Aunt – Review Only

February 22

Kassie’s Book Thoughts – Author Interview

Sofia Loves Books – Review Only

Biblio Belles – Review Only

Mean Girls Luv Books – Review Only

Not Everyone’s Mama – Review Only

February 23

Read-Love-Blog – Guest Post

My Favorite Things – Review Only

Book Freaks – Review Only

Books Unhinged Book Blog – Review Only

The Boyfriend Bookmarks – Review Only

February 24

Stuck in YA Books – Guest Post

Books I Think You Should Read – Review Only

Above Average Below Special – Review Only

Group Therapy Book Club – Review Only

February 25

Southern Belle Book Blog – Excerpt

StarAngel’s Reviews – Review Only

Lustful Literature – Review Only

True Story Book Blog – Character Interview

Romance Addict Book Blog – Dream cast

February 26

Fabulously Girly Book Blog – Review Only

Once Upon a Twilight – Review Only

Girl With Books – Review Only

Seeking Book Boyfriends – Review Only

Book Addict Mumma – Review Only

Fiddle Fadle – Guest Post

Cover Reveal: Taking Something by Elizabeth Lee

We are so excited to share the beautiful cover of Elizabeth Lee's Taking Something! This is the second book in her Give Me Something Series. You will want to grab this one when it's available February 18th!! As a special treat for her readers and in celebration of the cover reveal for Taking Something, Give Me Something is only $.99 for a limited time!

     

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About Taking Something

      I know what you're thinking. “You were such a jerk, Nick!” Believe me, I know I screwed up the best thing I had going in my life, but that was kind of my thing. I’d learned how to run cons before I could even form complete sentences, and I'd always been selfish. But I changed. Lila forgave me, my brother and I were getting along, and I was trying to make a name for myself in the music world.   At least that was what I was trying to do when I negotiated my way into the recording studio with pop superstar Sadie Sinclair. I thought it would be a piece of cake—charm my way into her heart and into her record label's good graces.   Just when I thought I had it all figured out, I got mixed up in a web of lies, manipulation, and deception. A web that had me questioning my motives and desires altogether.   Was the fame and fortune really worth the price?      

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Excerpt

“Tell me again how you plan on pulling this off?” Lila asked as she sat down on the edge of my bed. I had called her first thing that morning to tell her that I was heading to Los Angeles to produce Sadie's album, and within the hour she was knocking on my front door to offer her insight and suggest what was and wasn't acceptable Hollywood attire. 

 “Same way I pull everything off,” I answered quickly. 

 “I don't think making her fall in love with you is going to work this time, Nick.” 

 “Seriously?” I smirked. 

“Now you're doubting my abilities with women?” 

 “Not women in general. Just this one.”

 “She's no different than the rest, Rae.”

 “Yes she is,” she disagreed. “How?”

 “Well, for starters, she's like the most famous person on the planet. You're not going to be able to make her fall for your charms, record the songs you want her to, and then just bolt when it's over. She'll run your name through the mud and people will listen. So it will have all been for nothing if you can never get another job.” 

 “What makes you think I'm going to bolt? We might actually fall in love.” 

 “Are you capable of that?” 

  Ouch. That hurt. 

 “I'm just saying that you might want to consider convincing her in a way that makes her not think she has a future with you. Nothing is worse than a scorned woman, Nick. Look at how Brynn took it. She told everyone that would listen how big of an asshole you were. It's a wonder you made it through graduation without being murdered.” 

 Brynn was a mistake. She had run a couple cons with me a few years ago when Lila went and fell in love with my brother. I should have known better than to sleep with her, but dammit she was good looking. Not to mention a hellcat in the sack. I had needs. Sue me. It wasn't my fault that she hadn’t understood our arrangement. Run cons and have sex. I never said anything about a relationship. 

 “I have other ways of making women bend to my will,” I said, trying to convince Lila. 

 “Do you?” She laughed, obviously not buying it. “Don't get me wrong, Nick. You’re a good guy, deep down, but you know as well as I do that every single scam we ever ran was based on one thing. She's gotta be different if you want to turn this chance into a career. You break her heart and you're as good as done in that world.” 

 “Celebrities date and break up all the time.” 

 “You're not a celebrity.” She shook her head. “I mean, you're kind of known, but...” 

 “Are you here to give me a pep talk or completely kick me in the nuts? Jesus,” I sighed. 

 “You know what I mean,” she smiled. “She's more well known. People will take her side. Believe me. I've read enough gossip magazines to know what happens to the guy who dumps America's Sweetheart. Have you seen Kevin Federline lately?” 

 “I don't even know who that is, Rae.” 

 Her eyes went wide and hands went up as if she'd proven her point. “Exactly.”

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About Elizabeth Lee

When I'm not writing or playing the part of wife and mother, you can find me dancing back-up for Beyonce, singing back-up for Miranda, or sunning myself on the beach with a drink in hand. Here's the thing about being born and raised in a small town—you have a very vivid imagination! Now, I channel it all to create stories where the girl always ends up with the right guy, first kisses are magical, and a happy ending is just that!       

Find Elizabeth Online: Facebook :: Twitter :: Website :: Author Goodreads