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    REVIEW TOUR: Promises Part 1 by A.E. Via (Giveaway)

    January 3, 2020 / No Comments
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    MANGA: The Prince of Happiness

    January 3, 2020 / No Comments
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    The Prince of Happiness – Tanaka Suzuki

    When humans are at their happiest moments they emit an aura that is delicious for certain fairies. This story is about a guy who has a fairy follow him around because he will soon emit that aura and the fairy wants to eat it…but all this guy encounters is one-sided love or failed relationships, is he really ever going to emit that aura?

    Yakuza-looking fairies and meh humans annoy each other in this humorous collection by Tanaka Suzuki.

    The Awakening of Happiness+Prince of Happiness: The main story featuring a closeted jr high school student who can’t confessed his feeling to his best friend who came out to him. Finally found his true love 18 years after. I’m glad they found true happiness but that bittersweet ending!

    Fairies are Always Hungry: A sweet fairy+human romance. The fairy was adorbs. The human was a mess.

    Fairies are Lover Sprinklers: A cute fairy+fairy romance with shoujo vibes. I hope the humans they’re looking after realize their feelings for each other.

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    AUDIO REVIEW: Promises Part 1 by A.E. Via

    January 3, 2020 / 7 Comments
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    The Bounty Hunters: Promises Part 1 – A.E. Via

    Duke Morgan owns and operates one of the largest bail bond companies in Atlanta. Not only does he bond criminals out of jail, he and his notorious group of bounty hunters will also track them down and ensure they show up for court.

    Roman ‘Quick’ Webb is Duke’s business partner and best friend. Both men are in their forties and have given up on the happily ever after with the ranch-style home, and white picket fence. They’d both tried it and failed miserably. But they have their friendship and they have the business.

    When Quick’s son, Vaughan Webb returns – after seven years – from studying abroad with his law degree in hand, he’s back to claim what he’s always wanted…his fathers’ best friend… Duke Morgan. Vaughan has always claimed to be a classic gentleman with an old soul. He didn’t party and screw up in school like his buddies. He was focused and dedicated to becoming the man worthy of Duke’s love.

    It’s a complex and messy situation as Duke and Quick figure out how to still be best friends when one of them is sleeping with his friend’s one and only son. But when Duke is hurt on the job, all the unimportant trivialities fall to the wayside and Vaughan and Quick put their heads together to save Duke.

    Part I of the Promises story is about Duke and Vaughan. Part II will be about Quick and his realization that it’s not too late for any of them to find love.


    You got to hand it to Vaughan. He really knew how to woo a man.

    The lawyer fell in love with his father’s bestfriend, Duke when he was 16 and since then, he embarked on a single-minded pursuit of the bounty hunter. But before he can make his move, he had to grow up and make Duke see him as a man.

    I love Vaughan’s determination and devotion! He literally gave a piece of himself to the one he loves just so they could be together. He’s my favorite character here.

    Duke was this big bad bounty hunting boss. Is really a big, needy softie. Nothing against him. He’s alright, I suppose.

    Quick is Duke’s bestfriend and Vaughan’s father. He has long since accepted his son’s crush and is very supportive of his son and his bestfriend’s romance. He has some potential romance of his own with a handsome doctor if only he admits the attraction to himself before it’s too late.

    I loved the first parts. It was more dramatic especially when Duke was injured and he only had weeks or months to live unless he undergoes an operation. This is where Vaughan went above and beyond the usual love declarations and made a sacrifice without telling Duke. He swore the doctor and his father to secrecy knowing Duke would refuse if he knew.

    There is little conflict between the characters, apart from initial reactions. I wouldn’t mind it if the story revolved around Duke’s job and his recovery. However, as with most of A.E. Via‘s works, it is very romance-centric. Which means a lot of cheesy lines and couple downtime that I usually skip to make the story go faster. The plot is thin and the latter part where Duke and his friends went after the man who injured him seemed like rushed attempt to wrap up a loose thread.

    Aiden Snow, who narrated Via‘s Nothing Special series, also did the reading for The Bounty Hunters. He is one of the reasons I stuck with the author’s works. He voices alpha males to perfection. Nothing Special has a big cast and I had no problems distinguishing the voices of the characters. Same with The Bounty Hunters. The voices were very apt for each character and emoted well. I recommend getting The Bounty Hunters in audio because Snow is eargasm!

    All in all, this is a book you go for if you want steamy, entertaining stories about alpha males getting in touch with their emotions. Suspension of disbelief may be necessary but the author certainly knew how to hook her readers because I’m eagerly awaiting Quick and Doc’s story.

    P.S.

    A.E. Via books here.

    Thank you to Signal Boost Promotions and Audible for providing the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

    Rating:
    3.5 Stars – that place between like and love

    Soundtrack: For Your Love
    Artist: Josh Record
    Album: Pillars

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    SOUNDTRACK: For Your Love by Josh Record

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    January 3, 2020 / No Comments

    I put diamonds, on my promises
    so you know that they will stay
    And on your finger, is where my vow will live
    so you can see it everyday

    It’s all for love, it’s for love
    I will do anything, for my love

    Carry your story, whever I may go
    o you know it will be mine
    Till the end of time, even if we disagree
    You know I’ll still be on your side

    It’s all for love, it’s for love
    I will do anything, for my love
    I will do anything, for my love

    Give you my hand I’ll give you all I’ve saved for
    Through all the joy
    and all the disappointment
    And you will always be the one I live for
    It’s all for love, it’s all for love
    I will do anything, for my love

    It’s all for love, it’s all for love
    i will do anything, for my love
    I will do anything, for my love

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