July 26, 2013

Early Review: SMASH INTO YOU by Shelly Crane {eARC Giveaway}


Title: SMASH INTO YOU

Author: Shelly Crane

Source: eARC from author

Est. Release Date: August 13th


goodreads...
Jude has spent the whole twenty one years of his life running. From what, he wasn't quite sure. His mother tried to keep him safe; a low profile, a constant move on the horizon, a week's pay always stashed away. She tried to instill in him that he was special somehow, though would never elaborate. He never felt different. He was so completely normal and vanilla that he wondered if it had all been in her head. But then she was murdered and all he saw was a running silhouette of a man as his mother said three final words to him. Three words that changed his whole being.

Never stop running…

Now he's semi-settled into a big town. The college is huge and easy to blend into. It's been three months since he had to move because 'Biloxi', as he calls the man who killed his mother, found him once more.

Then Marley, an eighteen year old girl who is as infuriating as she is blissfully ignorant of her gorgeousness, smashes into his car with hers. Then smashes into his life as he realizes that whatever it is he has that Biloxi wants, she has it, too. And now, they're after them both.

My take...
Another Shelly Crane story that I can toss into the pile of books that I love. Toss? Who am I kidding? I will virtually lay it down tenderly at the top of the pile in hopes it never gets hurt or virtually torn. 
Guys, this book is definitely different than what we are used to when it comes to Crane’s books. Well sort of. If you have read her STEALING GRACE series, then you know our lady can write the deep and can write the heavy. SMASH INTO YOU starts out like your typical NA read. You know the type…it has the guy that is trouble with a capital T, in desperate need of saving. And enters a cutie girl who is none other than his savior. Yada, yada. We've seen it all before. Or have we?
Ok, the twist is where it gets good. Well the whole thing was good…but the story takes one interesting turn with the twist. It is building up and you know it is coming as you read the story. Something big is about to take place and it is going to be huge. But trust me, you won’t be ready for it until it is staring you in the face. It is just that good. And shocking. Unbelievably so. I even had a touch of fear when the big scene came. It was scary to think this would happen. Could it happen? Is it happening? Oh dear, my heart. I don’t even want to think of it happening. But I had to remind myself I am reading fiction. Just fiction. Real life could never be this cruel. Yeah right. But I won’t allow myself to think of it. Have I gotten your attention yet? Sure hope so.
Now, lets talk about Jude and Marley. First of all…love the names. Second of all…love them. No, Jude is not necessarily my favorite Crane man, but I was happy with him and his caring ways. It was wonderful seeing Marley crack his angst-ridden exterior and seek out the real Jude. The one that has been hidden and running for so many years. Marley is absolutely adorable and I love how she deals with Jude. Yeah, she is a bit shy at first, but when Jude is being a butt munch, she would put him in his place. She is snarky and sweet. Two awesome qualities in a girl. Gah, love them.
I have certain authors that when they put out a book…I will read it. Even without reading the blurb. No questions asked. Crane is one of those authors. She knows romance and she knows how to write it. And the fact that this one was bigger, deeper, and full of mystery and a major suspenseful storyline, well it makes me love her work that much more. I am telling you now that once this one goes live you will have to get it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Fav quotes… {These lines could change as this was an unedited ARC I was given.}

She had a little scar on her top right lip that she probably hated as much as I hated my scar, but God help me…I wanted to kiss that scar a million times over right then.
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I grinned into our kiss as I felt the first of many rays of sunshine beam right into my soul. This was more than fun, it was therapy. She was healing me one touch at a time and didn’t even know it.
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It was becoming so easy to be this guy. The guy who cherished one thing above all else and wasn’t just filled with hate. It was surprisingly easy to fall in love with this girl after a lifetime of wanting anything but. I blame her.
I blamed her in the best way.

20 comments:

  1. Wow!!! I can't wait to read this book, thanks for once again turning m eon to a great read :)

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  2. Wide Awake is my favorite. Can't wait to read Smash Into You.

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  3. I love the Significance series. Looking forward to Smash Into You!
    ~ Jenny V.~

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  4. I haven't read one yet, sorry. Plan to soon.

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  5. I haven't read a Shelly Crane book yet, so this would be a perfect way to start!

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  6. Anonymous27 July, 2013

    Wide Awake is my favorite!! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  7. I like Collide but significance is great also.

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  8. My favorite book is Wide Awake and Bish is my #1 Crane guy :)

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  9. Yep now I'm intrigued! I knew this sounded like a good one and if it's anything like Stealing Grace (my fave) then I'm in!

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  10. I absolutely love wide awake but I have to say that significance is my fav series! Team Caleb all the way! :D

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  11. Favorite book by Shelly: Significance
    #1 Crane guy: Caleb Jacobson ♥

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  12. My Favorite book by Shelly Crane is the Significance Series. Caleb Jacobson is AMAZING!!!!!

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  13. I have only ever Read Significance but I loved it!! Caleb...sigh.....<3

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  14. I haven't read any Shelly Crane books yet, but I have a few waiting on my kindle.

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  16. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway - sounds like another addictive read by Shelly Crane <3

    My fave book was definitely the first Significance book - and Caleb has to be my fave guy, no competition!

    Best wishes,
    BN101

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  17. Fave book would have to be Independence and Caleb is adorable!!

    Thanx 4 the giveaway!!

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  18. i love me somee Mason seriously he is the best and most perfect guy in Wide Awake loved him

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  19. I loved her Significance series! And of course, Caleb is my favorite Crane guy. <3

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  20. My favorite book is Significance. I just love how Caleb and Maggie met and the things that happened after that. Needless to say, my favorite Crane guy would have to Caleb. But who knows? Jude might have the chance of knocking Caleb off.

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