A Masterpiece of Our Love Blog Tour : Review & Giveaway

Hi everyone! I have a stop on the A Masterpiece of Our Love blog tour today. There is a review of the book and a giveaway for you all.

A Masterpiece of Our Love

The Masterpiece Trilogy Book One

By: Nikki Lynn Barrett 

Blurb

Two Lives Torn by tragedy

Eight year old Becca and twelve year old Hunter cling to each other and life after surviving a plane crash which stole their families.

Two Souls Seeking Love

Each year from the time she was old enough to travel on her own, Becca met up with Hunter on the island that altered their lives forever.

Until he stopped showing.

Her constant. Her link to the past. Gone in the blink of an eye.

Two Lives Bound by Secret

Suffering more heartbreak, Hunter returns to the one place he’s always sought comfort.

The island where he and Becca met. The place that stole from him, and in the same instance gave to him. He hasn't been back or spoken to Becca in four years.

Though he’s sure she must hate him for disappearing, Hunter discovers the girl gone, now a woman in her place. Hunter is determined to prove to Becca he isn’t the same twelve year old boy of yesteryear.

But someone isn't happy about their reunion...

Strange things begin happening, letters showing up in their hotel rooms and at home with cryptic messages.

Two Broken Hearts Heal as One.

With the mystery unsolved, Hunter convinces Becca to spend the remainder of the summer back home with him. For safety and to give them a chance to rediscover the adults they’ve now become.

Will love get a chance to blossom or will the past come back and tear the masterpiece of their love apart, once and for all?

My Review

Becca and Hunter may not have had the best meeting but it created a bond between them. A bond nothing could ever tear apart included four years of not speaking to each other. Now they have reunited at the island they try to visist every year. It is a place for them to remember those they lost in a plane crash when they were kids. They were the only survovprs. Now as they have been reunited after four years someone is out to get them. Becca agrees to go home with Hunter for the summer so they can see if there bond is more than just a friendly one. Trouble soon follows them. They have to try and figure things out before it is to late. All the while healing each other from their past.

Hunter is a great guy. You learn from the start he did everything he could to help Becca even when they were just children. He would do anything to help her. Once he believes in something he gives it his all. He also has problems he doesn't like talking about. The ghost from his past have been stirred back up and he hates to let anyone know. I really liked him and watching him realize he really loved Becca. Becca is someone you just have to read about. She has problems to this day resulting from the plane crash but she still goes on. She has been told what to do all her life and has felt unwanted by her grandparents. Only with Hunter does she open up. She is a very strong woman but she does have her weak moments. After all she has been through who wouldn't. I have to say she really and truly shows how brave she can be when she is in danger. You will love her. There is also very special other character that melted my heart but you need to read the book to meet that special one.

I am a huge fan of this author and I probably always will be. However being a fan isn't why I love this book.  I loved it because from start to finish I was falling in love with Becca and Hunter plus most of the time it is a great mystery. They were the only ones to survive a plane crash and both seem to be missing peaces of what happened. As they start remember more and more I kept thinking ok this will be the time it is all revealed, but nope I still haven't figured it all out. The author does an amazing job keeping you on your toes. Not only that you also see these two amazing people realize they are in love. Hunter I think has held on for so long with everything that he finally starts breaking. I think in the long run it will be the best thing to happen to him so he can finally move on. I hated to see this book end and was very disappointed to see it was the last page. I wanted so much more. The author does an amazing job that you just have to know what next. If you want to read about two amazing people who stole my heart be sure to pick this up. A warning is in need though. you will want the next book now as I do. I can't wait for the next one.

5 out of 5 Stars

Teaser

She wondered why he would even bother locking them. The island was fairly isolated and she doubted anyone would try coming in. But with the boat incident, he seemed to be on his guard. Hunter had mentioned more than once today that he thought something was off. He acted a little paranoid. He took her hands in his and helped her climb to feet. He touched the side of her face. “You do look exhausted.” he said quietly. “What a day. If I hadn't blacked out...”

“You can't help that you fell overboard!” Why would he even feel guilty for that?

“I spaced out! I lost control and that's when things went downhill!” Hunter protested. A muscle strained in his neck. He really seemed agitated about the whole ordeal. “I normally pay better attention to the weather, and failed to do that this time, too.”

Becca took his hands in hers, giving them a squeeze. She opened her mouth, hoping the words would come out this time. All that happened were a few squeaks. She stomped her foot in frustration.

Hunter pulled her in his arms again. She leaned against him and soaked in his warmth.

“Don't try to force the words if they won't come.” He pleaded softly. Hunter was one of the only people to be so patient with her. When this happened the first time, the only time it had lasted years, her grandparents had yelled, cursed, and belittled her for it. The therapists, doctors, teachers, everyone had made such a fuss about it. She ended up feeling less of herself when she really had been trying. Did they really think she wanted to be like that? To have a lack of communication? Nobody got it.

Except Hunter.

Tears sprung in her eyes at the memories and she held Hunter even closer. She was content there. She was so glad he came back this year. Despite the few years separation from her friend, she felt right at home with him.

At her sniffle, Hunter tipped her chin up. “You are crying! Aw Bec, why the tears?”

“I think my emotions are going haywire. I'm tired, so I'm a little weepy. I'm so glad you're back this year.” When she finished signing, his lips curled up in a smile.

“ So am I.” He whispered softly. Something in his eyes resembled longing tugged at her. His hands were still touching her face. He inched closer and parted his lips. Without thinking, Becca reacted. They met midway, his lips crashing over hers. Her thoughts ran a million miles a minute. Did he start this? Or did she? What were they doing? No matter how much she wanted this, the last time they had an almost kiss, he disappeared.

It wasn't about you, you know this!

It didn't matter.

She uttered a sound when he deepened the kiss.

His kisses were passionate. So tender. Loving. Inquiring. He drew her closer, tightening his strong hold on her. He held on like he never wanted to let go. A sound escaped his lips, but he didn't stop. Her heartbeat sped up. She placed a hand on Hunter's shoulder, then slid it around his neck, running her fingers through his hair. She opened her eyes for a brief second and devoured the sight of Hunter. Then she closed them again, leaning into him. His tongue toyed with her, teasing playfully.

Another loud crack of thunder startled them both. Like kids being caught doing something they shouldn't, Hunter and Becca pulled apart.

She let out a breath and covered her chest with her hand. She blinked. Hunter stared intently at her.

“I have no idea what came over me. Please know I never meant for that to happen. I don't want you to think-”

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18690120-a-masterpiece-of-our-love

Buy Links

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Masterpiece-Our-Love-The-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00J2QO8Y2

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-masterpiece-of-our-love-nikki-lynn-barrett/1118929164?ean=2940149365722

Author Bio:

Nikki Lynn Barrett lives in Arizona with her husband and son. She's an avid reader, a dreamer, and loves everything about books. She runs a book blog, an online used bookstore, and writes various genres of romance. Nikki can also be found outside with her camera when a storm is near, snapping photo after photo. Her dreams of becoming a writer started when she was young, when she started writing books in one subject notebooks by the fifth grade. The Secret Santa Wishing Well is her debut book. You can visit Nikki's site at: www.nikkilynnbarrett.blogspot.com for more information. She is working on her next book. Nikki would love to hear from readers. Email her at nikkilynnbarrett@yahoo.com

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