Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill

By Ruth on December 17, 2013 in book, review, romance

“As they say in the song, you done me wrong.” And Julia is going to do something about her boyfriend’s ending their relationship in a heartless way. I truly enjoyed Julia and Ava, and what girl wouldn’t fall for Jesse? Liam is a creep through and through, and the book was very cleverly written. This is the ideal New Adult book, and although it is fairly clear what will happen in the story, it is readable, humorous, and sometimes a little too hot to handle!

I will be honest. I could have done without the profanity. Although I am not permitting that to affect the rating of the book, I felt that the language took away from the beauty of the story. I was not overly offended by the intimate exchanges because much was implied, and it did not fill up multiple pages of the book. It would have been nice if they had controlled themselves, but I do understand. At least there was more to the relationship than the physical aspect.

I was more intrigued by Ava, and I would love to read the book about her story. I’m sure I would run into some of the same potential criticisms, but I have learned that when there is a good author out there, I can set aside problematic passages for the sake of the story. And, after all, promoting an author like Tawdra Kandle with whom I have worked in book blogger promotion programs for some time is certainly a rewarding experience.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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11 Comments

Cheryl Everitt March 18, 2017 Reply

Best Served Cold by Tawdra Kandle sounds like a good read. Thank you for your honest opinion.
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  Ruth March 18, 2017 Reply
  
  Cheryl, it really is a great read. It is one I can still remember, but I am always honest when reviewing books, movies, etc.
Stephanie Lashbrook August 6, 2016 Reply

This is one that has been on my TBR for a while; I am glad to see you were able to set aside your issues for certain aspects of the book and give an honest and respectable review. You would be surprised how horrible some people can be in a review over aspects they don’t care for.
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  Ruth August 6, 2016 Reply
  
  Stephanie, my entire outlook on reviews is different than the vast majority of people. I’m constantly horrified when I see what some people write in “reviews.” Thank you for your kind words.
Kathleen Kelly August 6, 2016 Reply

Nice job on the review!
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  Ruth August 6, 2016 Reply
  
  Thanks Kathleen
sherry butcher March 2, 2016 Reply

Sounds good, thanks for sharing.
denise low July 5, 2015 Reply

I still think that this would be great to read.
denise low April 23, 2015 Reply

I think this is a book that I would like to read. Thank you for the review