October 23, 2013 by mariaemonteiro

Awkward Season 3: Surprise (Ep. 11) Review

Last night Awkward came back and I couldn’t be happier. I stayed up and set my DVR to record it. Why did I record it and not watched when it air? You might ask. Well the answer is simple: MTV plays way too many commercials. It’s one the biggest reasons I stay away from that network. Anyway back to Awkward. The first episode of the second half of season 3 started off with a bang.

WARNIG THERE’S SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT. SO IF YOU STILL HAVEN’T WATCHED STOP READING.

Quick Recap: It’s been 31 hours since Jenna kissed Collin. They both know it is wrong, but somehow they can’t stop kissing. Every time they agree they can’t do it anymore they begin to make-out. Of course Matty has no idea what’s going on. Actually it looked like everyone else knew, except for him and Jake.

Jenna is turning seventeen and her mother wants to throw her a surprise party without ruining the surprise. Meanwhile Tamara is dealing with having to keep secretes, which is causing her to over eat and yell out things like, “I have a yeast infection.” It is Tamara who tells Jenna about her surprise party.

Then there’s Ming. She’s enjoying being the head of the Chinese Mafia. She’s even got a whole new Hollywood hair-do to go with her powerful title. Fred is back and is not happy about Ming’s new power but agrees to be with her anyway. I have to say my favorite part of the Ming character is getting to see her crazy hats.

Anyway, Matty is still the perfect boyfriend. He even gets Collin to help him buy a special birthday present for Jenna. He really is clueless about everything that is happening. Even when he sees them holding hands he doesn’t seem to question it.

The episode builds up to the cliffhanger ending: Jenna walks into her house with her lips locked on Collin’s only to find out the surprise party is still on. Everyone at the party gets to see them kissing, including Matty. Talk about DRAMA.

My Opinion: Ok I know I’m in the minority when I say I actually like Collin. I know it’s not right that Jenna is cheating on Matty, but I kind of understand it. Please don’t think I condone cheating. I do think Jenna should have told Matty the truth the minute she kissed Collin. But I also understand why she digging Collin. Besides him being HOT, he’s also exciting. Matty at times can be too perfect and sort of boring. It’s likes he’s made his whole world about Jenna and that edge he had season 1 is gone. I will admit it was disturbing to see Matty be so nice to Collin. Now with that said I’m sure as I watch the next couple of episodes I’m going to switch to team Matty. I don’t want to see him hurt. Hopefully he’ll get mad and tell Jenna off. I don’t know I’m so confused. I like them both.

Anyway I loved Ming and her new power. I even like her new hair. I really hope they keep Fred around for awhile. They are too cute together. I still love Tamara, but I’m so over her with Jake. They just bore me together. Sadie is still my favorite villain. One minute I can’t stand her and the next minute I love her. She has the best lines. And she inspires me to walk around saying “You welcome.”

I have to say my two favorite characters from last night’s show has to be Jenna’s mom and Valerie. They bring a different kind of humor to the show. It looks like it’s going to be an exciting season. I can’t wait for Tuesdays.

BEST LINE OF THE EPISODE “You got it L-Dog. I will take our girl to my favorite dive bar. Put a little hair on her chest and then drop her off.” ~ Valerie

October 14, 2013 by mariaemonteiro

Waves of Love by Danielle Sibarium Cover Reveal

Every so often there comes a book series that you absolutly fall in love with. The Heart Waves series has been that series for me. Heart Waves made me fall in love. Breaking Waves broke my heart and left me counting down the days for the next installment in this series. Now I’m so excited to say the last book in this series will be out soon, and today I get to show all of you the cover for that book. I can’t wait until Waves of Love comes out.

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Jenna knew Reece would break her heart, when he did Tyler stepped in to pick up the pieces.

As she’s ready to take the next step with Tyler, Jenna finds herself face to face with Reece. Lies and secrets are discovered from the two boys she trusted the most. And now it’s more than just her heart on the line, it’s her life as well.

Torn between two amazing guys Jenna’s certain of only one thing, this is the most important decision of her life. One almost destroyed her. The other brought her back to life. The time has come to choose. Can Jenna move forward with Tyler or will she be stuck in the past with Reece?

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July 24, 2013 by mariaemonteiro

Because of You Cover Reveal

I am so exited to bring to you my new cover for my next book Because of You designed by Jen Naumann. I can’t wait for it’s release on September 17, 2013. Until then enjoy the cover.

Synopsis:

No one ever forgets their first love.

Six years ago Austin broke Jade’s heart. On that day he went from being her best friend to the person she hates the most.

Now six years later Jade’s life has been turned upside down, the family she once knew no longer exists. Her father’s infidelity has made it hard for her to trust anyone.

That is until she reconnects with the one person she’s despised the most.

Will Austin be able to break through Jade’s wall of anger to get her to trust him again?

Or will she always see him as the boy who first broke her heart?

Together they will learn what love is really all about.

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January 23, 2013 by mariaemonteiro

Austin -n- Jade: Falling in Love

“You’ll be the only one ‘Cause NO one can deny
This love I have inside
And I’ll give it all to you
My love
My love, my love My endless love”~Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie

There’s nothing like the first time you fall love. The sky seems bluer, the butterflies in your stomach continuously flutter around, your heart pounds a little harder at just the thought of being near them. Every moment with them is a new experience, which you engrave into your mind and heart. You say and do things you never thought you would. You believe every love song was written for you. You miss them all the time and can’t wait for the next time you see them. It’s ecstasy one minute and pure agony the next. Every glance, laugh, touch, kiss is a thrill and every missed phone call, unanswered text is pure misery. Each morning they are the first person you think of, and at night they are last person you picture before you close your eyes to dream about them.They become your everything, and no one else in the world matters more than them.

There’s nothing like your first love -it stays with you forever.

AUSTIN:

The moment I saw her I knew I had to meet her. The gold in her eyes overpowered the green as the light hit her face, making my heart pound like it never had before. Her eyes were full of tears, and I wanted to run to her side and hold her in my arms until she no longer needed to cry. I felt like I was put under a spell I did not want to come out from. I knew my life was about to change.

JADE:

My heart felt dead until I saw him. His dark eyes looked into mine waking all my senses. My heart began to race as every inch of me tingled with excitement. He smiled and I knew then I would never be the same. This boy was about to change my life. He was going to make me feel something I’ve only read about in books.