Blog Tour & Giveaway --> Within These Walls by J.L. Berg

--About WITHIN THESE WALLS--

Within these walls, he became my solace, my sanctuary and my strength. 

I am not strong.  I am just a survivor of circumstance.

Isn’t that what we all do?  Survive?

Each of us has our own set of circumstances to muddle through.  Mine are just more…complicated.

Born with a severe heart defect, I’ve seen the inside of a hospital room more than my own bedroom.

I was drowning, a prisoner to the illness that owned me, until he appeared.  He thinks he’s blocked out the world with his tattoos and hard exterior, but I see the real Jude, the one he so desperately wants to forget.

But is he the answer to my prayers or will he break my already damaged heart forever?

My name is Lailah Buchanan, and this is our story of hope, redemption and sacrificing it all for the one you love.

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--Review--

--5 stars—

 I don't know about you all but I have read all of J.L. Berg's books and they keep getting better. Even though I said I was afraid to read this book, I'm glad I did. It's totally up there on my list of top books for 2014.

I was very afraid to read this book. After reading some of the teasers and blurb of the book, who wouldn't be? The main character has a heart defect. I don't know about you but usually when it has the words Heart or defect, you usually know it's not going to end well. From the beginning of the book you know that Lailah is the one with the heart defect but you don't really know how serious it is. But as you read you realize it's a pretty serious issue. I really felt sorry for Lailah, especially after reading about her life. She can't do anything normal such as: dating, going to the grocery store, going to the movies, going to prom, or going to the ocean. And the list is pretty much endless. Thank god she has a friend that is also her nurse, Grace. She is an awesome best friend to Lailah.

Jude, well I don't really know what to think of him at first. You do get some background information at the beginning so that helps on understanding where he's coming from. Not going to say too much more, but he defiantly did not have an easier life prior to where he is now.

Jude was exactly what Lailah needed. And Lailah was exactly what Jude needed.
Overall, it was a lovely story with heartache, romance, and two very lost people finding one another.

Congratulations to J.L. Berg on another release along with a great story! 

--About J.L. Berg--

J.L. Berg is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ready Series. She is a California native living in the beautiful state of historic Virginia. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she's not writing, you will find her with her nose stuck in a romance novel, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate. J.L. Berg is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC.

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A portion of the sales during the first week of release will go to a children's heart charity.

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About J.L. Berg

J.L. Berg is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ready Series. She is a California native living in the beautiful state of historic Virginia. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she's not writing, you will find her with her nose stuck in a romance novel, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate. J.L. Berg is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC. Sign up for J.L. Berg's brand-new newsletter here! Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

  

Release Day Blitz & Giveaway --> Within These Walls by J.L. Berg

We're so excited for the release of WITHIN THESE WALLS by USA Today bestselling author J.L. Berg! This new contemporary romance standalone is captivating and heartwarming and you don't want to miss out on meeting Jude and Lailah.

A portion of the sales during the first week of release will go to a children's heart charity.

 

--About WITHIN THESE WALLS--

Within these walls, he became my solace, my sanctuary and my strength. I am not strong. I am just a survivor of circumstance. Isn’t that what we all do? Survive? Each of us has our own set of circumstances to muddle through. Mine are just more…complicated. Born with a severe heart defect, I’ve seen the inside of a hospital room more than my own bedroom. I was drowning, a prisoner to the illness that owned me, until he appeared. He thinks he’s blocked out the world with his tattoos and hard exterior, but I see the real Jude, the one he so desperately wants to forget. But is he the answer to my prayers or will he break my already damaged heart forever? My name is Lailah Buchanan, and this is our story of hope, redemption and sacrificing it all for the one you love.
Add it to Goodreads here!
Read the first chapter here!

--Excerpt--

“What is your deal, Jude?” she yelled, taking several strides toward me. “My deal?” “Yeah, you’re sweet and endearing one minute and then brushing me off the next. I don’t get it. What do you want from me? Am I a charity case? Do you get off on hanging out with the poor sick girl but then tire of me easily?” Closing the last few inches between us, I got in her face. “You have no idea what you’re talking about,” I hissed. “No,” she answered, “I really don’t. You don’t tell me anything. You are this big, giant mystery that I know nothing about. Why is that, Jude?” “It’s too much,” I simply said. “You mean, I can’t handle it,” she inferred. “That’s not what I said, Lailah.” “No, but that’s what you meant. You’re just like everyone else. I’m too fragile. I’m too weak. Let’s sugarcoat the truth, so it doesn’t upset Lailah. God forbid that we upset her,” she said in a mocking tone. “Well, I’m neither weak nor fragile. I’ve endured more pain than most people see in a lifetime, so don’t think for one single second that I can’t handle anything you can.” “I know you can.” “Then, why put me through all this? Do you even care a little about me?” Her voice was quiet and timid. “I care too fucking much, Lailah.” Without a second thought, I grabbed the nape of her neck and pulled her body to mine before fusing our mouths together. She gasped in surprise, pulling back slightly, but then she surrendered, melting into me completely. My hands tightened around her waist as I deepened our kiss. I knew this had to be her first kiss, and I intended to make sure it was well worth the wait. Amazon | Barnes and Noble (to come) | iBooks | Kobo

A portion of the sales during the first week of release will go to a children's heart charity.

 

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--About J.L. Berg--

J.L. Berg is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ready Series. She is a California native living in the beautiful state of historic Virginia. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she's not writing, you will find her with her nose stuck in a romance novel, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate. J.L. Berg is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC. Sign up for J.L. Berg's brand-new newsletter here! Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

Cover Reveal --> Within These Walls by J.L. Berg

We're so excited to reveal the cover for WITHIN THESE WALLS by J.L. Berg, which releases August 18th!

 

--About WITHIN THESE WALLS--

Within these walls, he became my solace, my sanctuary and my strength. I am not strong. I am just a survivor of circumstance. Isn’t that what we all do? Survive? Each of us has our own set of circumstances to muddle through. Mine are just more…complicated. Born with a severe heart defect, I’ve seen the inside of a hospital room more than my own bedroom. I was drowning, a prisoner to the illness that owned me, until he appeared. He thinks he’s blocked out the world with his tattoos and 
hard exterior, but I see the real Jude, the one he so desperately wants to forget. But is he the answer to my prayers or will he break my already damaged heart forever? My name is Lailah Buchanan, and this is our story of hope, redemption and sacrificing it all for the one you love.   

--Prologue--

Within these walls he became my solace, my sanctuary and my strength.

Like a white knight, he saved me from a life of gray and showed me a world full of color.

Within these walls, I gave myself to a man who said he would always fight for me.

Love me until the end of time.

But sometimes, not even love is enough when life gets in the way.

When your heart is already damaged beyond repair, what is there left to break?

Within these walls, I gave my less than perfect heart to the man I loved.

And then…he walked away.

Add it to Goodreads here! Sign up for J.L. Berg's brand-new newsletter here!  

--About J.L. Berg--

J.L. Berg is the USA Today bestselling author of the Ready Series. She is a California native living in the beautiful state of historic Virginia. Married to her high school sweetheart, they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she's not writing, you will find her with her nose stuck in a romance novel, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate. J.L. Berg is 
represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC.

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