Finding Serenity (Seeking Serenity #2) by Eden Butler Blog Tour, Review and Giveaway!!

Title: Finding Serenity (Seeking Serenity, #2)

Author: Eden Butler

Genre: NA / Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 7, 2014

Tour Organized by: As the Pages Turn

Synopsis

Mollie Malone's mom skipped out on her. Her biker dad, always loose and easy with the law, still was able to make her feel loved, and to keep her safe. But thirteen years ago, when his luck finally ran out and he landed in prison, Mollie found herself a new family - a group of friends in the sleepy little college town of Cavanagh, Tennessee, where now they all attend the local university. These girls know about the rotten roots of her family tree but accept her anyway, and the bond between them is so strong and supportive that Mollie is finally able to see past graduation to a future that is bright and secure.

But sometimes the past doesn't stay buried.

Suddenly, inexplicably, there's a shadow behind every step Mollie takes. Someone is lurking in that shadow, threatening not only Mollie, but also the new family she has claimed for herself.

And it isn’t just the past that has Mollie’s life in upheaval. Hunky former Marine Vaughn Winchester - who Mollie really would like to get to know much better - thinks Mollie is just a kid; he's made it clear she wouldn't ever be able to understand the demons haunting him. But if that's what he believes, then why does he keep sticking his nose in her business? And if he thinks she’s such a kid, why does he keep trying to kiss her?

Vaughn’s mind games are frustrating, especially since Mollie knows enough about secrets to be convinced that there's something he isn’t telling her, something he's so far been able to keep hidden. But when that secret is revealed, Mollie is forced into a situation that tests her loyalty and threatens even her closest friendships - just when the shadow of her past returns, and she's going to need them the most.

Finding Serenity - Excerpts

“Right. Enough of the G.I. Joe bullshit.” She looks at Declan, then to Donovan. “Take him down, boys.” And in an instant, both men have wrestled Vaughn to the ground flat on his back. He begins to fight them, to get their hands and arms away from him, but the pain must strike him fast; his winces and low curses tell Mollie that the pain is cresting.

When she straddles his waist, Vaughn’s protests slow to mild complaints. Around them, the players back off, giving Mollie room to work.

“Fine.” His voice is nothing more than a growl, “but if you’re going to do this be sure you get your knee in…”

“Hey, Semper Fi, shut it.” Mollie’s bare legs move along his ribs, dragging his shirt with them so that her smooth skin slides against his body. She rests her hands on the ground around his head, hovering just above him. There’s a small blink of time where she catches Vaughn’s eyes and they stare at each other, their breaths heating between their open mouths. “I know what I’m doing so can the instructions.” Vaughn wets his lips, eyes drifting down to her chest which is only millimeters from his mouth before he focuses back at her face. “This isn’t my first time.”

Despite the pain and the awkward tension building in front of their small audience, Vaughn manages a smile. “Well, will you be gentle?”

“No.” Mollie climbs onto Vaughn’s chest, lifting her knee just below the dislocated shoulder. Before she pushes her leg up, she leans down, catching a whiff of his sweat-slick skin to whisper just above his mouth. “Baby, I’m always good, but I ain’t never gentle.”

*Review*
ML's Review

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*About Eden*

Eden Butler is an editor and writer of New Adult Romance and SciFi and Fantasy novels and the nine-times great-granddaughter of an honest-to-God English pirate. This could explain her affinity for rule breaking and rum. Her debut novel, a New Adult, Contemporary (no cliffie) Romance, “Chasing Serenity” launched in October 2013 and quickly became an Amazon bestseller. 

When she’s not writing or wondering about her possibly Jack Sparrowesque ancestor, Eden edits, reads and spends way too much time watching rugby, Doctor Who and New Orleans Saints football. 

She is currently living under teenage rule alongside her husband in southeast Louisiana. 

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Finding Serenity (Seeking Serenity #2) by Eden Butler

Finding Serenity

What happens when a MC President's daughter meets a Ex-marine?

Sparks, awesome sparks.

“What are you waiting for, Semper Fi?” A small, teasing peck and she nibbles on his lip. 

“Fucking touch me already.”

“Ma’am, yes ma’am.”

Mollie Malone is the daughter of the President of the Ministry of Malice MC. Her dad was taken to prison when she was a young girl and she was forced to live with her mother who didn't care about her. The only benefit of living in Cavanagh was that she met her best friends there and they have become like sisters.

As an adult Mollie is a DJ and when she meets ex-marine Vaughn Winchester she let's him know she is very interested in him. Unluckily for Mollie he runs hot and cold. Sometimes she thinks he is into her and sometimes he just seems cold. But, once her life is in danger, Vaughn seems to be a constant fixture in her life.

“Tell Malone his package has arrived.”

Vaughn is a loyal guy and he will do whatever he can to keep Mollie safe. He has secrets which tortured him and made it hard for him to fall for Mollie but he can't resist her either.

“You smell so damn good.”

A wicked glint flicks in her eyes and she pulls him forward, feet on his shoulders. “I taste even better.”

I liked Finding Serenity. My favorite books are when the heroine is independent and smart. Mollie knows how to take care of herself and she is extremely loyal to her dad despite knowing that he has done bad things in the past.  She has great friends that were there for her when she needed them.

Vaughn was great for the most part.  I had some issues with him second guessing himself and always following what his sister said.

In regards of the rest of the bunch, it was nice to see Autumn and Declan going strong and I can't wait for Donovan and Layla's story.
I wish Eden would write more about Mollie's dad. He deserves some happiness, especially since he was married to a witch.

“You’ve never met Mr. Nicky ‘Mojo’ Malone.

The cop Neil Ryan was also an interesting character that I hope to see again.

“You know you can call me Neil. Here you go,” Ryan says, giving Mollie a business card. He leans against the door jamb and that flirty, sweet smile returns. “My, ah, home number is on there, if you ever need to talk. You take care of yourself, Mollie and remember, my shifts ends at six. Anytime you want that drink, you let me know.”

I'm definitely reading the next one. 

“You don’t know what you’re asking for. I’m broken, Mollie. I’m a fucking failure.”

“Well then, Semper Fi, you’re my broken failure.”

4/5 Fangs
ML

A complimentary copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.