Cover Reveal for Breakup Poems by J.R. Rogue

Blurb:

Two-time Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Poetry, J.R. Rogue returns with her newest collection of poetry, Breakup Poems. Presented in six sections, five devoted to the stages of grief, and a final one for her devoted group of online fans, the author examines the various emotions women go through as they mourn the loss of lovers ranging from almost-relationships to marriage. 

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Review for I Like You, I Love Her by J.R. Rogue

I Like You, I Love Her by J.R. Rogue

Blurb:

In a lot of ways, I was one of the lucky ones. My high school crush liked me back. It should have been magic and fire, but it was tragic and brutal. I wrote it that way, anyways.

His name was Bryan Winthrop. He was our high school basketball star. The prom king. The most beautiful boy I had ever laid eyes on. He liked me — the theatre geek who never should have caught his eye — but he loved her.

It’s been more than 10 years since the homecoming dance. Since the night he kissed me, breaking both of our hearts for the first time.

After the scandal, after graduation, I left our small town and made a name for myself on Broadway, then in Hollywood. I didn’t mean for the play I wrote about our high school affair to blow up. I didn’t mean for it to reach all the way back to my roots, wreaking havoc, wrecking families.

Bryan Winthrop and I were not friends, not lovers.

But I’m back. And for one summer — if she lets us — maybe we can be.

Review:

I was lucky enough to get a ARC for I Like You I Love Her. There is just something about J.R. Rogue's books. This is her second novel and it has blown me away again. I loved her first book Kiss Me Like You Mean It. It was so beautifully written and the ending just, I still can't...

I Like You, I Love Her follows the story of Sevrin as she returns to her hometown and has to face her past. Told through alternating Past and Present chapters, it tells a compelling and unputdownable story about second chances, family, friendship and loving yourself.

What I love about this book, is that the characters are all so human, so relateable. It doesn't have perfect characters that are held up to an impossible standard or kept on a pedestal. It has flawed characters with a past that are trying to get to a better place. I loved the family and friendship dynamics shown in the book. It just speaks to the author's impeccable ability to portray the characters and interactions so well, that you can relate to it. 

I am so in love with J.R. Rogue's writing style. Her poetic background certainly shows through. It was both soft and thought provoking. The story just flows so well and I just couldn't wait to get back to reading the book as soon as I put it down. 

Overall, another beautifully written book that will resonate with the readers. 

Cover Reveal for I Like You, I Love Her by J. R. Rogue

Cover Reveal for I Like You, I Love Her by J.R. Rogue

Blurb: 

In a lot of ways, I was one of the lucky ones. My high school crush liked me back. It should have been magic and fire, but it was tragic and brutal. I wrote it that way, anyways.

Review for Kiss Me Like You Mean It by J. R. Rogue

Kiss Me Like You Mean It by J. R. Rogue

Blurb:

My love is poison. His kiss is mine.

“The first time he saw me I was shattered glass, and he was a shadow. If I had stayed, he would have just faded away.”

It’s strange how easy it is to tell our stories to a stranger’s eyes. The truth about Connor Stratford and I had always been a sad tale. Over ten years of chasing, tears, lies, vows, and leaving. Two people who never loved each other at the same time, but couldn’t let each other go.

Now here I was telling our story over drinks midday in an airport bar with my old diary clutched in my hand. Telling some version of our story, anyway.

I left him once with no goodbye. Now I was returning home to give him what he needed to move on.

“It’s important. It’s what you’re thinking.”

I knew what his message meant, sent in the middle of the night after I woke from a fever dream.

He was finally ready, and so was I. I just needed to finally give him the kiss he begged for.
The one that meant goodbye.

Review:

This book, just where do I even start?

I loved J. R. Rogue's poetry book that I had read last year Exits, Desires, & Slow Fires. When I read that she had a novel coming out, I was so excited. Then I saw the cover, and come on you know its absolutely gorgeous. I mean look at it! Now that I've finished the book I love the cover even more. It makes me see how much thought the author has put into the book.

I absolutely loved the writing style. It was so beautifully written that it had me hooked right from the start. I also loved the characters, all broken and flawed in their own way. 

What I loved most about this book was the raw quality that comes across in it. It just reads so well and seems so believable. This book by no means is a happy and fun one. Its messy and tragic and heartbreaking. It forces you to see the ugly side of things and makes you change your perspective. 

And the ending. GODS. I. did. not. expect. that. So well written.

Overall, it was a powerful and raw book that will make you feel. Loved it.

Cover Reveal for Kiss Me Like You Mean It by J.R. Rogue

Kiss Me Like You Mean It by J.R. Rogue

Synopsis:

My love is poison. His kiss is mine.

“The first time he saw me I was shattered glass, and he was a shadow. If I had stayed, he would have just faded away.”

It’s strange how easy it is to tell our stories to a stranger’s eyes. The truth about Connor Stratford and I had always been a sad tale. Over ten years of chasing, tears, lies, vows, and leaving. Two people who never loved each other at the same time, but couldn’t let each other go.

Now here I was telling our story over drinks midday in an airport bar with my old diary clutched in my hand. Telling some version of our story, anyway.

I left him once with no goodbye. Now I was returning home to give him what he needed to move on.

“It’s important. It’s what you’re thinking.”

I knew what his message meant, sent in the middle of the night after I woke from a fever dream.

He was finally ready, and so was I. I just needed to finally give him the kiss he begged for.

The one that meant goodbye.

Release Date:  22nd March 2018

Pre-Order Link:  Amazon: http://amzn.to/2B3INwc

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Exits, Desires, & Slow Fires by J.R. Rogue

Exits, Desires, & Slow Fires by J.R. Rogue

Blurb:

It’s going to hit you below the belt. 


You’re going to reach for the 
closest stand-in lover you can 
find
& you’re going to make 
a home in their body
& 
you’re going to pretend your 
childhood memories are hung 
in his chest
& you skinned your knee 
tripping over the curve of his arm 

& you have always been here.

Review:

Heartache

Betrayal

And the all elusive love(r)

That is the feel of the book to me. The words strung together so eloquently that they give you a glimpse into the life of the author. 

I'm not going to pretend that I know everything there is to know about poetry and composition or that I even understand everything there is to understand about them. I always base the poetry on the feel of it. And gosh did this collection of poems make me feel.

I've been following the author on Instagram for a while now and her words have always been beautiful to read. And now after reading this book it has me itching to read the rest of her poems and books. Although its been a fairly recent obsession with poems, and I don't have much to compare it to; I think this book was full of raw emotion that translated very well onto the page.

I loved this collection. This has been a fantastic read.