#Jay E Tria

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When people leave you they lose the right to be someone who mattered.

Kris Jimenez

You Out of Nowhere, Jay E. Tria

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books read  ⇨ summer crush

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Getting over the person who gave you so much to remember, that is Jill’s task now. To get-over Kim, her ex-boyfriend who broke her heart after a seven-year long relationship. How she will do it? She doesn’t know. For a fact, they’re on the same band and with the same circle of friends. She had to live in the reality that everything about their relationship is just a blurred memory now.  Then enter the charming Japanese actor slash friend, Shinta Mori.

He was there when everything was falling apart. Jill was so dense about his feelings but he patiently waited ‘til the girl of his dreams notice it on her own. He stayed with her through it all. He may be annoying the hell out of her at some point, but he was definitely one of Jill’s constants. He played an important part in Jill’s process of letting-go, forgiving and moving forward after everything happened.

The way the story was narrated reflected how Jill was a mess after everything happened. The occasional crying sessions, the heart to heart talks, everything was sewn the way that it reveals the harsh truth about break-ups and the aftermath of it all. It felt so real and it showed how picking-up yourself after getting involved in a messy break-up is something that is all up to you. What happens to you after the separation is your choice. With Jill, she chose to forgive and move-on even it was hard and painful.

Ms. Jay E. Tria’s writing style is something notable. There were some flashbacks and it make readers understand the story behind the character’s “present” actions. It explains very well why they chose to be the way they are. Also, I fell in love with the way she showed her love and passion for music by incorporating original song lyrics in between chapters that is soooo relevant in the scene and it says a lot about the character who “wrote” it and the problems and challenges he/she’s facing.

I know a lot of people will be able to appreciate and at some point relate to this book especially that we’re all currently part of the hugot generation.

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I recently finished Summer Crush (will post a review soon) last May before I started reading Second Wave Summer. It was nice to go back to that universe again with all those lovable people along with the extra new ones I have yet to get to know.

When I started reading this, I only had a vague idea from what I saw on a few tweets. All I knew was it will be at the same setup in La Union and the same summer music festival at the beach. I figured Trainman with Shinta, Arabella, NICO, and Rhys would be there too (from the Playlist Series of Jay E. Tria, Sounds Like Summer and Feels Like Summer of Six de los Reyes). But I knew Ringo and Kris from You Out of Nowhere by Jay E. Tria is one of the couples in the anthology.

Read full review here: https://janerocs.blogspot.com/2018/06/book-tour-second-wave-summer-review.html

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A Taste of Summer

Six de los Reyes

“Just so we’re on the same page. There’s no boyfriend, is there?” he asked when she returned. As much as he wanted to seem disinterested, even he could tell he was focusing too intently on the calluses on his fingertips. He raised his eyes, blinked away the memories, and grinned.

“Excuse me?”

“I mean, there is no boyfriend currently in the picture?”

She raised a brow. “No.”

Want to read more? Head here!

YOU CAN GET IT HERE:

Amazon (ebook): bit.ly/secondwavesummer

Paperback (PH only): tarafrejas.com/orderform | http://www.jayetria.com/print-books-order-form/

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HNS Book Review: Summer Crush by Jay E. Tria

Title: Summer Crush Author: Jay E. Tria. Tara Frejas, and Six de los Reyes Genre: Romance Pages: 164 Year: 2017 Publisher: Indie Source: Purchased Amazon l B&N l Book Depository l Goodreads Synopsis: When life, love, and rock and roll come together on the sandy beaches of La Union for music festival Summer Crush, expect nothing less than the crashing…

HNS Book Review: Summer Crush by Jay E. Tria was originally published on Hollywood News Source

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#RomBkLove Day 4: Romance for Beginners⁣ The Playlist Series by Jay E. Tria⁣ •⁣ I know tastes and preferences vary widely even among close groups of friends so I’m just gonna show you the gateway romance book that started it all for me: Songs of Our Breakup. It’s about Jill, making her way out of a relationship that wasn’t really going to work, and on to a new romance with a freakin’ Japanese heartthrob! 💕 They’re also indie rockstars and some of their song lyrics appear between chapters adding more depth to the stories! It’s set in the Philippines, helping me with my homesickness back when I was still far and away from home and that’s one of the many reasons I love it! ⁣ ⁣ I think they’re great starters too bec the writing is superb, the steam is still quite low, and the kilig is 💯! Get all three books (plus the short stories and anthologies in this universe!) when you can and thank me later. 😘⁣ •⁣ Also, as you all know by now, I recently got Shinta in print, completing the main series books and 😍 I just want to show it off! Heehee! ❤️🎸⁣ •⁣ #1 Songs of Our Breakup⁣ #2 Songs to Get Over You⁣ #3 Songs to Make You Stay⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .�� .⁣ .⁣ #bookstagram #bibliophile #booknerdPH #bookworm #instabooks #bookish #alwaysreading #bookstagramersPH #booksofig #romancetagram⁣ #selfpublishing #indiepublishing ⁣ #romanceclass #PlaylistSeries #JayETria #ForBeginners ⁣ #readlocalPH #diversebooks #diversereads #diverseromance ⁣ ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/BxFiQjQnO87/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uhpshfac3vgk

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I'm having trouble finding good books to read, can you recommend me good new adult books?

(sure thing!! i am soooo picky when it comes to na books omg but here are the ones i really enjoyed)

cyclone series by courtney milan (trade me bk 1*/*** - hold me bk 2*/**)

vip series by kristen callihan

into the blue by pene henson*/**

royally series by emma chase 

talking nerdy by six de los reyes*

aerial ethereal by krista and becca ritichie (infini bk 2*/***)(also ** but they’re not the main)

maybe someday by colleen hoover (some people hate the trope in this story tho)***

it ends with us by colleen hoover (check for trigger warnings)

playlist series by jay e. tria*

the wall of winnipeg and me/kulti by zapata mariana*

these kinda lean more towards adult books but some people consider them to be na

the legal briefs series by emma chase (bk 2/3.5 are the cutest thing ever)

the hating game by sally thorne 

london celebrities series by lucy parker 

ones on my tbr list (that i heard good things about)

storm seasons by pene henson*/**

peter darling by austin chant**

coffee boy by austin chant**

in the company of shadows by santino hassell** 

*poc/**lgbt/***disability/disorders 

[na-daily]

Hey--I feel like I've read a bunch of the typical NA books. Just looking for some new recs if you have any?!

hey!! so here are some:

cyclone series by courtney milan 

vip series by kristen callihan

into the blue by pene henson

royally series by emma chase

talking nerdy by six de los reyes

aerial ethereal by krista and becca ritichie

it ends with us by colleen hoover (check for trigger warnings)

playlist series by jay e. tria

the wall of winnipeg and me/kulti/wait for it by zapata mariana

the legal briefs series by emma chase 

london celebrities series by lucy parker 

storm seasons by pene henson

peter darling by austin chant

coffee boy by austin chant

in the company of shadows by santino hassell (check for trigger warnings)

perfect game series by j. sterling

sinners of saint by l.j. shen

-viv

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Promdi Heart by #romanceclass Goddesses (heehee)

This came in a wonderful time as I had been having bad bouts of homesickness and what better way to travel the Philippines on a budget than to read stories set in them!

While I consider all six authors to be #romanceclass superstars, two of them I’ve had the chance to read only for the first time in this anthology collection. Because the stories are short (I want them all to be longerrrr!), I’ll be reviewing the stories on their own first, and then the whole collection after. Here we go!

1.       Only the Beginning – C.P. Santi

I love the use of Visayan words in the narration and dialogue. (probably because this this the only Filipino dialect I can understand aside from the national language! XD)

As with other CPSanti books, the inclusion of architectural details/jargon is wonderfully done, it doesn’t take away from the romance.

Alon is my spirit animal! Especially that part where he tells Andi, “Dai, don’t you think it’s a sign?”

Scooter-riding MC + Dimpled LI = <3

Text/Chat parts (plus THAT joke! XD). I was a bit wary when a chapter started doing this because it’s too “youth-speak” for me (not that I’m that old!), and past experiences with this type of story-telling tended to get too corny and cringe-y for me. This, however, was okay for me, especially when Martin started the knock-knock joke (to which, I imagined Andi rolling her eyes as she replied) and ended with Andi’s own joke! It made both of them more endearing to me.

This quote: “Happiness is a choice. Happiness is something that doesn’t just happen. It’s something that you grab on to with both hands.” I forget this sometimes, and this is probably why I need to read romance often, so I’m reminded that I have a choice.

2.       Letters to a Boy – Ines Bautista-Yao

90’s old-school snail mail got me so bad! It inspired me to send mail to friends I still knew addresses of.

This story perfectly reflected how relationships could work despite the constraints of space and time. And I’m talking about both Tin-tin and Annette’s friendship and Tin-tin and Nicolas’ romance. ;)

Horseback riding is <3!

Parents! I will forever love characters that take care of their parents!

Biggest turn-on for me is this story’s depiction of MC’s affection’s unrequited beginnings but when the tide turns, Tin-tin doesn’t foolishly fall head-on to the man he’d been pining for. She makes him work for it, and work for it he does!

Tin-tin and Nicolas’ years-long slow-burn love story set the solid foundation for the HEA towards the end!

P.S. the mention of Carrie, the white girl, inadvertently reminded me of that totally unrelated other girl who burned her entire school gym and killed hundreds of people when she was bathed in pig’s blood. Ehe.

3.       Drummer Boy – Chris Mariano

Tall, muscly musicians are my weakness. Argh

The brother’s bestfriend trope is not that unfamiliar to me, but this took me on a wild ride especially at that part where the big brother actually landed a deserving punch to his best friend somewhere along the way.

I love that Reina is a woman of agency, not just in what she wants her guy to be/to do, but in all aspects of her life, as well. She acknowledges how uncomfortable her relationship with Ben might be for her Kuya, but she doesn’t let that get in the way of what her heart is telling her.

I live for the grand gesture in this one!

Chris’ descriptions of all the festivities cemented Ati-Atihan on my list of “Things to Experience Before I turn 40”!

4.       One Certain Day – Jay E. Tria

Very relatable and nostalgic for me because our family’s big on All Saints’/All Souls’ Day celebrations. It never turned as romantic as this, though. Sayang. Heehee.

I also relate to finding old classmates recently and noting how everyone looks different, yet not-so-different, at the same time.

I love that bit about naming children ‘as if with a purpose’

‘Kiligs’ everytime Son comes back to Hagonoy, especially that part where he hands Alice an unfinished song! Eeeeee!

I also love that Alice took charge of her destiny at some point. No more waiting for the guy who’s taking forever to make a move, my god.

There is heartbreak somewhere in here, but it’s done in a mature and realistic way, and it doesn’t ruin anything for me. It makes it even more special, tbh.

5.       Once Upon A Bully – Georgette S. Gonzales

Homecoming stories are near and dear my heart, especially since I’ve been away from home for too long!

Hunky-dunky LI! <3

The Vigan experience here is special because the characters reminisce the Vigan they grew up in and the Vigan now. It perfectly captured one’s love for home that many of us take for granted.

Bridgette’s “the more you hate…” trope is on point!

Bagnettttttttttt!!!!!

6.       Back to the Stars – Agay Llanera

Another homecoming story! YASS!

The scene where Wency’s mother mentions “biskwit” tugged several heartstrings for me. I always feel for remembering the places you grew up in, but I feel MOAR for the people you grew up with!

Wency is sweet AF! His full name is funny to me, but the meaning behind it, and his sisters’ names, makes it extra special.

Leah’s changed attitude after being a City Girl for so long is dealt with realistically. It’s not a bad thing for me, it’s normal. But a sort of redemption in the end made me super happt for her. :)

I ship Leah + Wency so harddd! I mean, Leah Gurl, andami mong choices! Haha!

So there, my review for the individual stories. Hehe. For the whole anthology, my only request is for the authors to expand these stories! I’m very invested in all the characters at this point and I don’t want to part with them just yet! Haha!

Congrats, ladies! And thank you for doing this. My love for the Philippines had been reinforced with these stories and I hope other readers would find our wonderful side of the world as romantic as it is. :)

5 of 5 Stars.

Blurb:

Take a quick tour of the Philippines with six hometown love stories. Visit Jimenez, Misamis Occidental where a priest might just set you up with a man whose dimples are to die for. Visit Silay, Negros Occidental and get on a horse alongside hunky, hazel-eyed Negrense royalty. Visit Kalibo, Aklan and find yourself in the arms of a cute drummer boy who just happens to be your kuya's BFF. Visit Hagonoy, Bulacan and spend All Saint's Day next to a distracting boy who promises to write you a song. Visit Vigan, Ilocos Sur and meet the hot man you used to bully when he was a shy, scrawny boy. Visit Pundaquit, Zambales and find love in a bronzed fisherman whose eyes hold depths you'll want to explore.

Buy Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Promdi-Heart-Hometown-Love-Stories-ebook/dp/B06XY73Q4T/

Print Book Order Form (PH Only): http://bit.ly/promdiheartbook

About the Authors:

C. P. Santi is a Filipina author based in Tokyo, Japan. She is a wife to an engineer / indie songwriter and a full-time mom to two energetic boys. She loves cooking and baking, and enjoys feeding people, gorging on chocolate, watching J-doramas, belting it out in the karaoke box, and running around the house playing tickle tag. She also loves dreaming up stories about the people she meets.

In another life, she is also an architect and academic.

Ines Bautista-Yao is the former editor-in-chief of Candy and K-Zone magazines and a former high school and college English and Literature teacher. She is also a wife and mom and blogs about the many challenges and joys of motherhood at theeverydayprojectblog.com. She also posts story spirals on her author blog: http://theeverydayprojectblog.com/inesbautistayao-author/ You can find her on Instagram and Twitter: @inesbyao, through email: writeme@inesbyao.com, her website: inesbautistayao.com, or Facebook: www.facebook.com/inesbautistayao

Cover (Story) Girl is Chris Mariano's first published romance work, but her speculative fiction and poetry have appeared in Fully Booked's Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards Prose Anthology, Philippine Speculative Fiction Volume 7, TAYO Literary Magazine, and Ideomancer. When she's not writing, she supports Eskritoryo Pilipinas, an organization that encourages kids to appreciate Filipino literature and culture. She divides her time between Manila and Aklan.

Jay E. Tria is inspired by daydreams, celebrity crushes, a childhood fascination of Japanese drama and manga, and an incessant itch to travel. She writes contemporary young adult and new adult romance. Sometimes, paranormal fantasy too. Visit her website www.jayetria.com. Email: jayetria@gmail.com Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Wattpad: jayetria

Georgette S. Gonzales began writing novels as romance author Edith Joaquin of My Special Valentine Tagalog (Filipino) Romance pocketbooks, published by Bookware Publishing Corp. She started writing in English and self-pubbing works in the middle of 2015. Gette works best at night, is also an editor, a public/media relations consultant, loves to cook pasta dishes and to eat caramel cake.

Agay Llanera is a freelance writer for television and video, and a published writer of children's books based in Manila, Philippines. Get in touch with her through the following: http://agayisagirl.blogspot.com https://www.facebook.com/AgayLlanera https://twitter.com/agayskee

[frombooksandscreens]

When someone dies, they leave a space. A spot. A vacancy, if you will. The one that remains hurry to fill it.

Son

Promdi Heart (One Certain Day), Jay E. Tria

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Promdi Heart (Hometown Love Stories)

Title: Promdi Heart: Hometown Love Stories

Author: C.P. Santi, Ines Bautista-Yao, Chris Mariano, Jay E. Tria, Georgette S. Gonzales & Agay Llanera 

Genre: Romance

Summary (cr: goodreads)

Take a quick tour of the Philippines with six hometown love stories.  Visit Jimenez, Misamis Occidental where a priest might just set you up with a man whose dimples are to die for.  Visit Silay, Negros Occidental and get on a horse alongside hunky, hazel-eyed Negrense royalty. Visit Kalibo, Aklan and find yourself in the arms of a cute drummer boy who just happens to be your kuya’s BFF. Visit Hagonoy, Bulacan and spend All Saint’s Day next to a distracting boy who promises to write you a song.  Visit Vigan, Ilocos Sur and meet the hot man you used to bully when he was a shy, chubby boy.  Visit Pundaquit, Zambales and find love in a bronzed fisherman whose eyes hold depths you’ll want to explore

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I am a neophyte blogger but I just had to read this one first because of a tweet that showcased the release of this book so I signed up. I was really so keen and excited to read this one because I thought the idea of writing stories based on different locations in the Philippines was unique and I enjoy travelling. I just knew that I’ll definitely be entertained by this and the people who haven’t been on the locations featured here would surely be interested in visiting them. It felt as if I was on a tour to these provinces, getting familiar with the food and culture but in reality I was just at home in my jammies and in the comfort of my bed.

What I enjoyed the most was in some stories they actually inserted the dialects spoken in the dialogue among the characters. If I were to be honest though, I found it difficult to understand some as there were no direct translations provided I sure hope there could be a glossary at the end that could help non-native speakers understand them. I also love how some of the stories featured the province’s famous tourist attractions, delish local delicacies and one even featured a festival!

So here’s some of my thoughts on each of the stories. Please read at your own caution as these may contain some spoilers >.<

Story #1: Only the Beginning by C.P. Santi - This was a very cute love story. Even though it was short, I didn’t feel the romance between Andi and Martin were rushed. I adore their bantering and the traditional way Martin handled his feelings with Andi. It’s one cultural practice here in the Philippines that I hope can still be practiced by the younger generation. One of the things I took pleasure while reading this story though were the food featured in this story, it made me crave for them! They were so appetizing when I googled them. I also added Jimenez to my travek bucket list too

Favorite Lines from the story: Things happen for a reason. I’d needed to find myself again.. to heal… to ground myself in what was really important… to fill myself again before I was ready to give. – Andi

This line spoke to me because when one is going through something in life it’s not easy to acknowledge we’re hurting after a break-up. Most of the time we just pretend everything is okay when it’s not. Like they say, it’s okay to not be okay but we have to realize what’s best for us because once we recognize that, the moving on process starts, we finally heal and be prepared to give a piece of us again.

Story #2: Letters to a Boy by Ines Bautista-Yao - Such a distinctive read amongst the other stories because Ms Ines relayed her story to the readers through the hand written letters that Tin-Tin (the lead character) sent to her cousin Annette. We all know these aren’t that popular anymore as a form of communication but this was a nice touch as it rekindled memories of receiving international snail mails from my friends and loved ones before. There’s this special feeling that emits once you get a hold of an envelope knowing it came from a faraway place. Nostalgia at its finest J Another plus of this story is that it featured some beloved books that I enjoyed in my younger years. Tin-Tin was a kindred spirit. Regarding the romance, I actually thought this was ending in a heartbreak because years has passed and it was still a one sided love. I felt Tin-Tin was better off alone or find someone else as it  was really on the last pages where we get to see Nicholas’ sincerity or feelings for her. I also applaud Tin-Tin on actually saying what’s on her mind (despite her already getting what she has been yearning for years) after Nicholas spoke of his feelings to her. I never felt it was true at first but Nicholas persevered and alas it was a happy ending for the couple! Also I have to note that Negros is love :D (It’s actually where my roots are :P so yeah!)

Story #3: Drummer Boy by Chris Mariano - I found this story really fun. I have always wanted to experience the Ati-Atihan festival but I never really have the chance to do so yet. Ms Chris did a wonderful job of describing some of what you’ll see or experience if you get to attend this festival. Like Wired Differently I finished this one the quickest but it was pleasant read. I have always wanted an older brother so seeing how Dex was being all protective of Reina was adorable. The lead MCs were also really level headed and showcased character growth despite this being a short story. Their ending was really sweet and epic!

Favorite Lines from the story: She understood it now, wanting to be there. Wanting to be counted on, wanting to commit to something that was bigger than her. Wanting to be responsible for someone, wanting to be responsible with someone. It didn’t need to start with a five-year plan. In the end it was just a matter of choosing.

Story #4: One Certain Day by Jay E. Tria - The lead MC Alice has a quirky favourite holiday but I couldn’t blame her reasons though. I appreciate that Ms Jay was really detailed in explaining the tradition of All Saints’ Day here in the Philippines and shared to readers how tightly knitted our family bonds are and how these elements were intertwined with interactions of the leads. This featured a trope which is one of my favourites

“Childhood Friends” but this was already some form of a caution that it may not end the way I wanted it to and yep it didn’t. I didn’t feel it was a letdown though because distance can really change things especially because Son and Alice were never really together. There was no commitment so if stuff happened, no one can really be blamed as they were simply friends. It’s a shame but some things are just not meant to be. I still very much enjoyed reading this because of the way Alice handled everything. At the very least she didn’t have that classic “what if” moment because she was braved enough to be honest with her feelings.

Favorite Lines from the story: “Blank space”, he repeated patiently. “When someone dies, they leave a space. A spot. A vacancy, if you will. The ones that remain hurry to fill it.”

Like what Son’s dad said this does apply to other things not just with dying and Alice unfortunately felt this with her heartbreak from Son. TT_TT **sighs** I can still console with the fact at the very least they kept the friendship as this was such a huge obstacle that could have broken them. I am looking forward in reading Son’s own story now xD

Story #5: Once Upon A Bully by Georgette S. Gonzales – from enemies to lovers XD Vigan is pure love. I visited this place a few years ago and it was a great experience that when I was reading about the famous spots featured in this story was like a trip back to memory lane. It was kinda difficult for me to read the chapter where Bridgette bullied Miguel but it got better when she has shown remorse and realized the errors of her ways then. She is such a lucky girl that Miguel was gracious to accept her apology, that gorgeous Iggy or Miguel xD Their romance quickly escalated but I guess it was just meant to be and I’m satisfied how it was wrapped up. The pacing towards their HEA imo was nice.

Story #6: Back to the Stars by Agay Llanera – this has got to be my favourite story out of all 6. The way Ms Agay wrote this was just so engaging and Wency and Leah are my favourite MCs. I like that Wency does not called out Leah for the bad behaviour she displayed and didn’t mince his words in saying what he thinks about this change. I understand Leah as moving to Manila will toughen you especially when you find yourself in an unfamiliar place all by yourself, but it doesn’t hurt to still remember our roots. I am glad she realized this and owned up to it. I also deeply love the way Ms Agay described Pundaquit  because I found it so fascinating and felt it would be a shame if I never visited this place before I die.

Favorite Lines from the story: Because it hurt to hold on to things. It hurt more to hold on to people.. “Because you can’t move forward if you don’t let go. Don’t think about the past. Don’t hold on to things that are no longer around. It’s pathetic, pining for the things you can no longer have.”

As a whole I enjoyed this book. It’s actually the first anthology I’ve read and I kinda wished some were longer stories though as I craved for more. I definitely would recommend this to anyone who wants a light but fluffy read with gorgeous settings and great Female MCs.

I received an ARC of this book in form of an ebook. This is actually my first time doing this type of review so a huge thanks to them for giving me the chance to read this in advance and do a review for it.

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SECOND WAVE SUMMER by: Six de los Reyes, Tara Frejas and Jay E. Tria

Genre: Contemporary / Romance / Anthology Release date: May 19, 2018

SYNOPSIS:

All roads lead back to beachside music festival Summer Crush for another weekend of high waves, rock & roll, and the promise of summer romance.

On any given day, Michael Brian doesn’t need to do much to hit the right notes with a girl, but there’s something about this day—and something about this girl—that’s got him out of tune. (A Taste of Summer, Six delos Reyes)

Indie filmmaker Datu puts on his dusty event videographer hat for Summer Crush. But memories of a love he let slip away resurface from every corner of this surf town. Now what he thought would be an easy job just isn't so easy anymore. (Rushes, Tara Frejas)

Corporate-highflyer-on-vacation Ringo has a question to which cookie bar boss woman Kris has the answer, if only they’d stop getting in each other’s way. (Ask Me Nicely, Jay E. Tria)

It’s been a while since I posted something in this blog and to end the dry spell, here’s an honest, full of feelings, review of #SecondWaveSummer. This is part of the blog tour and I was supposed to post this yesterday but lol internet connection sucks soooo... heh. I posted this in my IG account too, here it is: 

This book is a combination of all the good things you need for the summer--an inviting setting (hello, la union! tara lets bagets!), a summer music festival full of kilig and awesome songs, yummy food, special first encounters, a push for second chances and the right amount of heat and fun. 

NEON SUMMER 

Mr. Abs vs. a tent, champorado, awesome friendships and a whole lot more--this is what it's all about. For me, it showed a different side of Michael Brian. Unlike the previous stories where he appeared to be the always-cool-and-epitome-of-sexy type of person, here, he was just this simple boy (still with abs) who also gets flustered and frustrated over a pretty lady and the unavailbale champorado. I enjoyed the banters with Franklin, Jett and other Arabella members, his friendship with Steven and Son + his eternal respect for that Shinta Mori standee. I can't wait to see more of his grumpy and frustrated side when he comes back with Mary Clarence aka Denise. 

RUSHES 

Da. Da. Da. Da. Da. Damn. I'm sooooo kilig with this huhuhuhu I seriously wanna punch something while reading this part. Here are some of the reasons why this is good:

 It's Datu. Alvez. 

Pio acts as the big brother. huhu sibling love.

Cute!Datu is sooo in love.

MAX IS HERE. Yes, Martha’s Max. That HOT Max, we’re thinking of the same human.

Oh, and did I mention it’s DATU ALVEZ???

I cannot wait for his full story. The promise of love the second time around, film and artsy references and a whole lot of kilig, yes I am sooo ready for that. I don’t know how to write a non-spoilery review of this one so, I suggest you guys just read this.

ASK ME NICELY

WHO’S SEXY? 

This gave the much needed heat and spice thank you to the Tita and Bb Boy who are sooo in love with each other. It's a different, more established, side of their relationship and I think us readers have fallen in love with them even more. I like how they've developed the bond and mutual love with Trainman. This short story showed how they belonged to each other. Also, there's the additional feelings courtesy of Trainman hello, Leader!Kim, Salty!Nino, Betrayer!Son, Miki-with-a-surname and pretty and talented Jill. 

I love everyone, everything and I want more, pls. Huhuhu! There is also an equally good sort of encore that you guys shouldn’t miss. Very very relevant ffor future #romanceclass shenanigans from these three authors. I cannot wait for what’s coming our way soon. All in all, this is an automatic 5/5 read.

LINKS

Amazon (ebook): bit.ly/secondwavesummer Paperback (PH only): tarafrejas.com/orderform | http://www.jayetria.com/print-books-order-form/

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It reminds of Game Over by Mizutani Fuka, one of my favorite short josei manga. You Out Of Nowhere is cute and so much more under one of my favorite trope: older woman younger guy.

Read my full review here: https://janerocs.blogspot.com/2017/11/blog-tour-you-out-of-nowhere-review.html

or read an excerpt here:  http://janerocs.blogspot.com/2017/11/blog-tour-you-out-of-nowhere-excerpt.html

Get it now on Amazon for $1.99 until November 17.

Add it on Goodreads

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You have reached the second part of my #FeelsFest2018 recap. If you missed the first one, click here. ❤

In the first part of my recap, you can read about the pre-event and join my giveaway for the upcoming titles of #romanceclass by posting a comment mentioning the titles you’re excited for. It’s like placing a pre-order for a giveaway prize. ❤

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After eating lunch, Eliana and I went back to the event venue to prepare for the contests I want to participate in.

I took pictures of my book haul for the #BonggangBookstagram contest. Click the photos below to see them up close!

I really had fun at the #besfluencers table because there were so many bookstagram props to choose from! To Ate April, Kuya Bentch, and Ms. Chachic, thank you so much for sharing your props with us! ❤

Shortly after I’ve finished taking pictures for the #BonggangBookstagram contest, the live readers arrived.

Which meant it was time to have the photoshoot for the #romanceclassCoverGirl contest.

I was determined to win this one, so I literally made myself an MC and posted a cover for my “hypothetical” #romanceclass novel – Call It What You Want.

Prior to the event, I already talked to one of the live readers to ask permission for this photoshoot to happen. (Thank you for granting my request, Kuya JP!)

I would also like to thank my sister Eliana for taking the photos! (There are more on my Twitter account, I just can’t post all of them here. 😂)

Meet the live readers for this year’s Feels Fest! ❤

I was really excited to watch the live readings because I’ve read most of the titles included in the program.

Heartstruck, What Kind of Day, and Ghost of a Feeling received the infinity symbol rating (∞), while Love at First Run and You Out of Nowhere received 5 stars from me.

Below are some photos:

Ate Sam and Kuya Jef as Kris and Ringo from You Out Of Nowhere by Jay E. Tria

Ate Salve and Kuya Gio reading from One Night in the Streets of Makati by Bianca Mori

Ate Graie and Kuya Fred as Jett and Adrian from Feels Like Summer by Six de los Reyes

Kuya Fred and Kuya Gio reading from Shipping Included (part of the Start Here anthology) by Danice Sison

Ate Graie and Kuya JP as Alexa and Theo from Heartstruck by Angeli E. Dumatol

Ate Salve and Kuya JP as Diana and Joshua from Love at First Run by Angel C. Aquino

Ate Sam and Kuya Fred reading from Like Nobody’s Watching by Tara Frejas

Kuya Gio and Ate Rachel as Emilio (Nathan) and Cris from Ghost of a Feeling by Celestine Trinidad

Ate Graie and Kuya Gio reading from What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra

The live readings have always left me so happy and full of energy, but for the first time, a live reading made me cry.

Ghost of a Feeling is one of the most special #romanceclass books to me. I love it so much that (aside from giving it my ∞ rating) I sang a bookish song for it and I even wrote a Filipino version of my book review.

Quoting from the English version of my book review:

Ghost of a Feeling is a powerful story of moving forward by remembering what makes you feel alive. It’s a story that will stay in my heart, and it deserves all the love it can get.

Watch the live reading below:

Halfway through the program, Kuya Jef and Ate Vanya sang for us.

Ate Vanya sang first. I have always loved her voice and she easily became one of my favorite singers. (Watch more of her covers here!)

Then she called Kuya Jef to join her and they sang “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” – OHMYGOSH THIS SONG – and my heart just felt all the butterflies come together because I never knew I needed this duet in my life.

Watch the full video below:

I hope the song numbers become a permanent thing at #romanceclass events because I’d really love to hear more live readers sing. ❤

Feels Fest 2018 will forever be in my heart because this is the event that reminded me why I keep doing my best to attend all the #romanceclass events I can go to.

One word: HOPE.

I think that’s why I cried during the live reading for Ghost of a Feeling. I felt the scene too much – I got reminded of the things I had to go through and how I survived them. I got reminded of the people who were there for me.

I’ve always thought of #romanceclass as a nurturing family and I’ll always be thankful for the friends I already have in the community and the friends I haven’t met yet.

Thank you for being cheerleaders, supporters, and people who truly care.

#romanceclass is home to my heart, and I hope I never have to be away from you for too long. ❤

#FeelsFest2018 Part Two! Find out what I did for the contests and why I cried at a #romanceclass event for the first time. You have reached the second part of my #FeelsFest2018 recap. If you missed the first one, click…

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HNS Book Review: Songs to Get Over You (Playlist #2) by Jay E. Tria

Title: Songs to Get Over You (Playlist #2) Author: Jay E. Tria Genre: New Adult Pages: 165 Year:  2016 Publisher: Self Published Source: Purchased Amazon l B & N  l Book Depository l Goodreads Synopsis: It’s harder to get over someone who was never really yours. They say rock stars get all the girls. But Miki knows that’s…

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