Maria Macdonald

Sunday, September 4, 2016

BOOK REVIEW: Finally Unbroken by Maria Macdonald


Title: Finally Unbroen
Author: Maria Macdonald
Series: Finally Unbroken #1

B L U R B 

"A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks." 
-Richard Bach

I'd known my soulmate, my best friend, my sister, forever. No span of distance nor time would ever change that. Even as I trudged through my colorless life. Loneliness and isolation snapping at my heels. I always had her as my North Star. 

Now I know I’m going to lose her—my soulmate—and I have to learn to lean on the only man I’ve ever loved. The one who pushed me away… just to survive. 
The life I once dreamed about has been washed away in a sea of regret. People from my past are appearing in my present, hoping to remain in my future. Each day I draw strength from my history.

I have to learn to live again, to have hope again and to love again. 
She wants me to trust him. He wants another chance. I just want the strength to move on with my new life.

All I have to do now is take my hands off the safety bars... and have a little faith. 

M Y   R E V I E W
5/5 STARS

"I wonder if he has that love. That same one I do, the one that sits dormant in my heart unused, because the person it was truly meant for left and has never come back. "

Now, I don’t want to pick favorites among Miss Maria’s books, they’re all divine. But I have to admit, Finally Unbroken moved unknown realms in me. This story had me good. It reached so deep in me and drew out emotions that I rarely feel in a book. It was more than just a love story. It was heartbreak and hope personified. 

The story started out with a streak of heartbreak. If there was something Anabel knew well, it was loss. She breathed it, lived it, and survived it. What I found absolutely stunning about Anabel’s character was that she was a damsel-in-distress but also a woman strengthened by her experiences. I felt with her, hoped with her, and lost with her. 

“This is going to be slow. This isn’t sex. I’m not going to fuck you, Bel. I’m going to love you.”

Danny knew his life was viewed to be completely perfect. But no else can feel the gaping hole a certain girl has left when they were young. Most would probably see a standard rich alpha male in meeting Danny but in a deeper level, he is what I viewed the hope in this book. He was a source of strength even in times when he was breaking. He was what was constant in this roller-coaster ride of events. 

Now. Other than the rekindling of Bel and Danny’s love for each other (and my god, was that sensually hot), there was also a rekindling of friendship and old emotions. I might have prejudged Amanda and Reuben as secondary characters but they both brought an unforgettable depth in the story. Miss Maria wonderfully channeled the exact emotions of the characters. She caught me off guard with how she tied this story up. It made me experience the rawest of emotions I’ve ever felt through any form of media. Definitely a must-read! 

Thursday, July 7, 2016

RELEASE BLITZ: Chrysalis – The Emergence Of Emery by Maria Macdonald

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Book: Chrysalis – The Emergence Of Emery
Author: Maria Macdonald 
Series: The Gifted Series
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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Synopsis

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Emery never realized the kind of power she held.

Her whole life had been one long battle. Against other children, bullies, her abusers. Forever the outsider, living her days isolated and lonely. She didn't know that while waging her own battles, another kind of war was coming.

In just one night her whole life changed.

When she finds herself in danger, the power that was lying dormant inside of her suddenly releases, surprising everyone.

In the aftermath, a figure appears in the shadows – Elijah. With an air of mysteriousness and answers she had no idea she needed, Emery suddenly understands she’s not alone.

He's either here to save her or bury her. But with no time to ask questions, she takes the plunge, grabs his hand, and prepares herself for a whole world. One where she will be reborn.


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What Others Are Saying

This book was a riveting read, with unexpected twists and turns throughout. The storyline pulls you in to a world like no other whilst keeping it linked with our own, leaving endless possibilities of things to come. ~ Amo & Sarahs Book Corner

This book moves at a pace and I really didn't want to put it down. Another thing that surprised me was that I didn't really notice there was no sex until it was brought up in the storyline.

This is my first read from this author and I'm very impressed, I will be adding book 2 onto my tbr as its a slight cliffy ending. ~ Vampy & Racey

Wow completely loved it!!...Had not picked up a paranormal book in a while, but I enjoyed this one very much. ~ Books and Coffee cups

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About The Author

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Maria is a full time working Mum, she has two beautiful daughters, both of whom love books as much as she does.

Maria has loved to write since she was a little girl.

Reading and loving books, as well as blogging, has inspired her to write and publish.

Maria, her husband and children now reside in Wiltshire, England.

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

COVER REVEAL: What's Left of Me by Maria Macdonald

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Book: What’s Left of Me
Series: Finally Unbroken #2
Author: Maria Macdonald
Genre: Contemporary
Cover Design: Francessca’s Romance Reviews
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synopsis

How do you get over the death of a loved one? The one you were going to marry? Even if you always knew you were on borrowed time... 

Ruben Asher has been on a downward spiral ever since the death of his fiancĂ©e. Getting lost in a haze of alcohol and grief, he spurns everyone’s help, even his best friends.

Laurie Rosales has lived through a loss that still haunts her every day. She turns her black hole of an existence into helping others. But Ruben is the one man she could never reach... 

Nearly two years later, Ruben dives head-first into her life again, surprising both her and himself. 

This time, he knows what he wants and he's not backing down.

Can Ruben help Laurie confront buried truths? Can Laurie compete with ghosts from Ruben’s past? Can they break down each other’s walls? Allowing healing to begin on both sides along with feelings like no other.

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bio

Maria is a full time working Mum, she has two beautiful daughters, both of whom love books as much as she does.
Maria has loved to write since she was a little girl.
Reading and loving books, as well as blogging, has inspired her to write and publish.
Maria, her husband and children now reside in Wiltshire, England.

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