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Review / Release Blitz: Crushed (Twisted Vines #1) by Isabel Jolie


Crushed by Isabel Jolie is now live!


What happens when the one you want the most is someone you've never met?

He's a hunted hacker and former international criminal.

She's a bookshop owner, and heiress to one of Napa Valley's greatest wineries.

But their identities never mattered. 

In the online game they've been playing since they were kids, they've always been comrades, warriors and friends. Their friendship was a haven from real life.

A place where they were safe... until the day he walked into her store.

It's no longer fun and games between Vivianne Rossi and Erik Lai. Enemies are circling and dark secrets are looming.

Enemies are circling and dark secrets are looming.

The real world is coming for them.




MY REVIEW

Erik and Vivi have been friends for years, though neither knew each other's true identity, were only friends in an online game. Until now. Until Erik was able to confirm she was the beautiful bookstore owner he can't help but be attracted to. He knows he doesn't have the time or the inclination for a distraction like Vivi, but he cannot seem to resist being around her. When his world (or is it hers) brings danger, will Erik be able to keep her safe the way he wants?

Erik and Vivi are absolutely adorable together! I always love a hot nerd like Erik, especially when he's sweet and strong and paired with equally sweet and strong like Vivi. I knew Erik would have a good story when I read his sister's story, First Light, but had no idea how entertaining his story would end up being, or just how much I'd end up loving him. Thank God he was paired with an equally lovable Vivi, and that Erik's crew was along for the ride. I know I'm going to enjoy this new series a lot if this first story is any indication of how good it will be.

Meet Isabel Jolie
Isabel Jolie, aka Izzy, lives on a lake, loves dogs of all stripes, and if she's not working, she can be found reading, often with a glass of wine in hand. In prior lives, Izzie worked in marketing and advertising, in a variety of industries, such as financial services, entertainment, and technology. In this life, she loves daydreaming and writing contemporary romances with strong heroines.

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