{"id":22232,"date":"2017-06-05T07:30:53","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T11:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=22232"},"modified":"2017-06-05T07:31:44","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T11:31:44","slug":"blog-tour-arc-review-ruckus-sinners-of-saint-2-by-l-j-shen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=22232","title":{"rendered":"Blog Tour & ARC Review: Ruckus (Sinners of Saint, #2) by L.J. Shen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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RUCKUS<\/strong>
\n (Sinners of Saint, #2)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

by L.J. Shen<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A\u00a0Contemporary Romance<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Available Now!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

$0.99\/Kindle Unlimited
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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Rosie<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

They say that life is a beautiful lie and death a painful truth. They’re right.
\n<\/span>No one has ever made me feel more alive than the guy who serves as a constant reminder that my clock is ticking.
\n<\/span>He is my forbidden, shiny apple.
\n<\/span>The striking fallacy to my blunt, raw, truth.
\n<\/span>He is also my sister’s ex-boyfriend.
\n<\/span>One thing you should know before you judge me;
\n<\/span>I saw him first. I craved him first. I loved him first.
\n<\/span>Eleven years later, he waltzed into my life, demanding a second chance.
\n<\/span>Dean Cole wants to be my bronze horseman. My white knight has finally arrived.
\nHopefully, he isn\u2019t too late.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dean<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

They say the brightest stars burn out the fastest. They\u2019re right.
\n<\/span>She sets my mind on fire.
\n<\/span>All smart mouth, snarky attitude and a huge heart.
\n<\/span>In a world where everything is dull, she shines like fucking Sirius.
\n<\/span>Eleven years ago, fate tore us apart.
\n<\/span>This time, I fucking dare it to try.
\n<\/span>Getting to her is a battlefield, but man, that\u2019s why they call me Ruckus.
\n<\/span>Rosie LeBlanc is about to find out how hard I can fight.
\n<\/span>And conquering her will be the sweetest victory.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find\u00a0Ruckus<\/em> on GOODREADS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

5 stars!<\/p>\n

They always say that there are two sides to every story. I thought I knew who Dean was. I thought I knew what happened between him and Millie and what would happen between him and Rosie. I thought I knew but\u00a0I was completely wrong. I went into it thinking one thing, wondering how I’d get over my preconceived notions and feelings\u00a0about the plot, and came out of it emotionally drained yet emotionally fulfilled in the best possible way.<\/p>\n

The prologue was a game changer. It sucked me in and I didn’t stand a chance of making it out unscathed even if, in the end, every heartbreaking moment was worth it. And it was worth it. It’s an epic love story that was surprisingly complex and powerful. It’s raw, real and intense. The passion-filled emotion it will elicit will consume you. I thought I loved Vicious, but now I know that I was never prepared for Ruckus.<\/p>\n

Rosie LeBlanc was introduced in her sister Millie\u2019s book,\u00a0Vicious<\/i><\/a>. We only get glimpses into her life and know that she suffers from an illness that will forever affect her life. She knows her limits but still wants to live and follow her dreams. Things don\u2019t always happen how we’d like though and Rosie finds herself wanting something that doesn\u2019t seem possible.<\/p>\n

My story? It doesn\u2019t have a happy ending. It won\u2019t. It can\u2019t. No matter how tall or handsome or rich or captivating my Prince Charming might be.
\nAnd my Prince Charming was all those things. Oh, he was all those things and more.
\nOnly problem was he wasn\u2019t really mine. He was my sister\u2019s. But there is something you should know before you judge me.
\nI saw him first. I craved him first. I <\/i>loved him first.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dean \u2018Ruckus\u2019 Cole is one of the HotHoles from Todos Santos and a wealthy businessman living in NYC.\u00a0 In highschool, Dean dated Millie\u00a0but there was a moment\u00a0between Rosie and him that could have been life changing. And in a way it was. But then the moment came crashing down and all that was left was a broken heart and a missed chance at true love. Then, Dean and Rosie find themselves living in the same building and he refuses to hide his feelings and intentions any longer. He is done wasting the time that Rosie doesn’t have enough of and he makes his move, ultimately placing them on an emotional roller-coaster and bringing the reader right along with them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m about to rewrite the pages of our fucking history, baby.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I loved this book! The storyline is complex, filled with layers upon layers and as each one is pulled back the story gets even more interesting. The characters are well-developed and I couldn’t help but love them.\u00a0It\u2019s an addictive read and I found myself emotionally invested in the story and the characters, rooting for the happily ever after that was lost to them in the past.<\/p>\n

Rosie and Dean were amazing\u00a0characters both individually and together. I absolutely adored Rosie. She was sweet, outgoing, and wanted so desperately to be independent. Her illness could have slowed her down, but she didn\u2019t let it. I loved that she didn’t give up and fought to live her life the way she wanted to. Her loyalty and ability to forgive was incredible, and she put her loved ones first even when it broke her own heart.\u00a0Rosie loved Ruckus completely, including\u00a0the good, the bad, and everything in between. I loved that her support and understanding were exactly what\u00a0Dean\u00a0needed and she was there for him, no questions asked.<\/p>\n

I fell asleep in the arms of his demons, knowing I\u2019d wake up in the arms of a sweet man.
\nFor Dean \u2018Ruckus\u2019 Cole had many faces. And all of them were beautiful. At least to me.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dean was different than I imagined. What you see on the outside isn\u2019t want you get on the inside. He has inner demons and a tortured past that haunts him. Alcohol, weed, and women are the only things that could drown out the past but I quickly found out that that’s not what he’s all about. Sure he was far from prefect and he screws up royally, but his good side shone brightly in this story. He’s compassionate, caring, and protective. I loved that he didn’t treat Rosie like a fragile rose the way everyone else did. He loved her for who she was and accepted everything that came with loving her.<\/p>\n

Why did it feel so divine when the man who claimed he wanted to \u201csave\u201d me hurt me? Maybe because a part of saving sick little Rosie was by showing her what she was capable of suffering without breaking.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dean\u2019s dirty talk was insanely hot and his sweet side will make you swoon.\u00a0He was funny and I actually enjoyed his cocky confidence.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t you want to know what I wished for?\u201d My voice came out hoarse. He leaned into my body, his lips pressing against my cheek.
\n\u201cDoesn\u2019t matter what you wished for,\u201d he slurred. \u201cWhat matters is what you need. I have it, Rosie. And one day \u2013 we both know \u2013 I will give it to you. In spades.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Was he a manwhore? Yes. Maybe even the biggest one out there, but when he got his chance with Rosie, his devotion was astounding. He knew\u00a0what the future held for her, for him, and for them as a couple and still he went\u00a0all in and loved fiercely.<\/p>\n

Love felt like dipping each other in gasoline and burning together. Love felt like dancing with madness in the dark, watching all of its bright lights. Love felt like gasping for air when your lungs were already full.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dean and Rosie together are like a spark on fuel, they are combustible. From the epic banter to the crazy sexual tension, the buildup is fantastic and when they finally \u2013 finally \u2013 give into their intense desires, it is nothing short of an explosion.<\/p>\n

Dean \u2018Ruckus\u2019 Cole was a sex god. It shouldn\u2019t have surprised me, but he was right. What we shared wasn\u2019t normal. It was crazy.<\/i>
\nCrazy good.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

They grow together and you can see the positive changes that each bring out in the other. I loved them\u00a0as a couple.\u00a0Their passion, commitment, and love was gorgeous. They had so many obstacles in their way, yet they still fought to be together.<\/p>\n

There is so much more to this story than I thought surrounding the history of the past and the dreams of the future. The flashbacks were perfectly woven into the story and you understand the reason things happened the way they did and felt the emotion resulting from the actions that changed everything. I was worried about the whole ex- thing with Millie but the way the story is written shows you what fate had in store for them. Timing is everything and I am not upset with the way things went down in the past because I knew L.J. Shen would make things right. And she did.<\/p>\n

There are secrets, lies, and betrayal that will crush you, and a\u00a0huge twist that completely shocked me. The lead up to the reveal will keep you enthralled and you’ll be crushed when everything falls apart at the worst possible moment.\u00a0There are also several serious scenes that pulled at my heartstrings and even one that stopped my heart.<\/p>\n

The epilogue wasn’t just a small tie up of all the loose ends. It’s was the perfect conclusion to Dean and Rosie\u2019s story. It’s a nice length\u00a0and provides us with so much love and happiness that I am left with a huge grin on my face despite the fact that my heart hurt while reading it.<\/p>\n

\u201cForever starts now, Baby LeBlanc. With you.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Overall, it was fantastic. Go out and grab it today because when Dean Cole makes a ruckus, I can guarantee it’ll be good!<\/p>\n

*ARC generously provided by the author and Enticing Journey Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review*<\/i><\/p>\n

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Sinners of Saint series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Meet the Hotholes!<\/p>\n

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Defy (#0.5) <\/strong>(Jamie & Melody)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Buy:\u00a0Amazon US<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon UK<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon CA<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon AU<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Vicious (#1) <\/strong>(Vicious & Emilia)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy: Amazon US<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon CA<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0Amazon UK<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon AU<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Ruckus (#2) <\/b>(Dean & Rosie)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy: Amazon US<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon CA<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon UK<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon AU<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Scandalous (#3) <\/strong>(Trent & Edie)
\nReview<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Buy:\u00a0Amazon US<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon UK<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon CA<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon AU<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Bane (#4)<\/strong> (Bane & Jesse)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Amazon Universal<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Paperback<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

*Check out the Spin-Off series, All Saints High<\/em><\/a>, featuring the kids of the Hotholes*<\/p>\n

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Find the\u00a0Sinners of Saint <\/em>series on\u00a0GOODREADS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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L.J. Shen resides in sunny California with her husband, son, chubby cat and wild, wild dreams.<\/p>\n

Her passion is to write badass stories, sushi, UFC and her awesome family and friends (not in this order, though. Obviously, sushi comes before writing. Oh, and also the family part.)<\/p>\n

She spent the first half of her twenties traveling the world and is now paying all the fun with extra shifts in front of her MacBook. Feel free to contact her on her Facebook page. She loves to hear from her readers.<\/p>\n

Email L.J. Shen \u279c\u00a0msleighshen@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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