RELEASE BLITZ - Scapegoat (Working Dogs #1) by J.R. Gray

 

SCAPEGOAT by J.R. Gray 

Release Date: February 9th 

Genre/Tropes: Brother's best friend/Second chance/Small town/Police/K9/Hurt comfort/Single dad/Out for you/Childhood best friends   

AVAILABLE NOW!!! FREE IN KU!!!

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Special Agent Nolan Hudson

At seventeen, I ran. I joined the military and planned to never step foot in my home town again. Nothing could make me return to that hellhole and the pain I buried there, or so I thought— until I found myself on a plane to that very place.

Almost two decades later, I’m forced home to help find a missing nine year old. As a member of the most elite K9 special unit in the country, it was my job and you can’t exactly say no to the FBI. It should be easy, and I won’t have to face what I ran from.

However, the case is anything but simple and to make matters worse, I’m faced with the last person I ever wanted to see again: Officer Callum Stone— the sheriff’s son and the town’s golden boy. Only he’s not anymore—he’s a ruin of what he once was.

It’s Callum’s kid who’s missing, and all the feelings I’d spent almost twenty years running from rise to the surface.

As secrets come to light, we realize our small town is hiding a lot more than we thought, and we’ll have to follow the trail of deception to get justice and maybe a second chance at love.

Scapegoat is a second chance MM romantic suspense, featuring a small town, some FBI K9 fun, and hurt/comfort vibes. It is the first book in J.R. Gray's Working Dogs series, which will be packed with action, suspense, and humor.

Gray is a cynical Chicago native, who drinks coffee all day, barely sleeps, and is a little too fashion obsessed. He writes realistic and damaged characters because everyone deserves a happily ever after.   

Connect w/JR: 

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RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - Pretty Obsessed (Pretty Broken #1) by J.R. Gray

    

  PRETTY OBSESSED (Pretty Broken #1) by J.R. Gray 

Release Date: October 18th 

  Genre/Tropes: M/M Romance, Rockstar Romance   

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  Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59041095-pretty-obsessed

 

Emory Ker 

 Who makes out with a random guy at a club while someone else is giving him head? Not me—that's who. I'd never even hooked up with a stranger. Welp, now I had. If you could call what I'd done hooking up. But it was so much more intimate than a hook-up. I'd tasted his lips as someone else made him come. He'd gasped into my mouth. Now I was sitting in front of him and he was asking me to kiss him again.   

River Wade 

We became famous overnight. One day I was a twenty-four-year-old drummer slinging pizzas to make ends meet and the next, I was a member of the most popular alternative band ever. Despite being world-famous, there was no connection in it. I'd lost touch with reality. With intimacy. I couldn't find a place to be normal. I'd lived my entire life straight-edged while watching obsession destroy my best friend. Obsession terrified me. That is until I met him. The first taste left me intoxicated. The rockstar obsessed with the writer—rather funny if you think about it. After a night with him, he vanishes into thin air, and all the money in the world can't help me find him. I have to track him down and convince him there might be millions of people who would do anything to get a chance to sleep with me, but I only had eyes for him. Convince this beautiful boy I'm pretty obsessed.  

Pretty Obsessed is an out-for-you romance, with a dirty-talking, obsessive rockstar who falls for a cinnamon roll writer. This is book one in The Pretty Broken series. All books follow a different couple.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Pretty Obsessed is a hot standalone romance by JR Gray. 

It starts off with a semi-hot moment in a sex club, as Emory, a writer, meets River, a rocker. 

I have to say, the way they meet, with Emory at a sex club to write, is hysterical and totally unique. 

From the start, the dynamics between Emory and River is intense and all consuming. The two want each other bad. And won't let anything stand in their way. 

Their story is hot, with plenty of steamy scenes. I mean hot damn!

Both men are intriguing, with some painful layers, and plenty of reasons to be the way they are. But, together, the closeted bisexual rock star and the walled off author, are able to heal each other. 

The writing is great, with a sensual feeling and intense emotions. The entire story is full of passion, as well as emotion. 

Pretty Obsessed is the perfect choice the next time you're in the mood for a steamy read. JR Gray doesn't ever give us a break from the passion. It's well worth your time. 

  About the Author: Gray is a cynical Chicago native, who drinks coffee all day, barely sleeps, and is a little too fashion obsessed. He writes realistic and damaged characters because everyone deserves a happily ever after.   Connect w/JR: Website: https://jrgraybooks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BooksByGray/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J.R.-Gray/e/B00J8JEDHK/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/hipsterwriter Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-r-gray Twitter: http://twitter.com/theoriginalgray Twitter: http://twitter.com/booksbygray Tumblr: http://booksbygray.tumblr.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/Graybooks/ Mailing List: https://bit.ly/3k3oZ4p   

BLOG TOUR & REVIEW - The Friendship Equation by J.R. Gray

 

 

  THE FRIENDSHIP EQUATION by J.R. Gray 

Release Date: August 25th 

Genre/Tropes: Contemporary Romance/Best friends to Lovers/Sports Romance/MM/Gay for you/Virgin Romance   

  Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58602919-the-friendship-equation

 

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America's future first son and his virgin best-friend in a sexy forbidden romance—can feelings stay out of their experimenting? 

I never thought I'd go to college a virgin, but unless something changes, and fast, that's what's going to happen. In comes Harden Hart, my All American boy-next-door best friend with an offer to help in a way I'd never imagined.

The boy who turned everything he touched to gold had a filthy side to him I'd never seen. Oh, and did I mention he's straight?

We could keep this fun but we had to hide it from both our fathers. We could smile for the cameras, focus on winning the state swimming championship and maintain Harden's image. Easy enough, right? 

Only Harden didn't want to hide. His addiction to our not-so-private hook-ups put everything at risk with his father's planned presidential run, and I risked losing my best friend if anyone found out. 

But the biggest risk of all—the risk of breaking my own heart by falling for someone who was never mine to begin with.
Maybe love just isn't in the equation.

***The Friendship Equation is a childhood best-friends-to-lovers, bi for you, forbidden sports romance standalone, featuring a dirty-talking boy next door and his sweet virginal best friend.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

The Friendship Equation is a fabulous new adult romance by JR Gray. 

This story is that of two best friends, one of whom is a virgin. 

I was really excited going into this one. Although I enjoyed it, it took me a while to get into it. Later on though, when things get in their way, I became fully invested and loved it. 

This is just one of the those feel good, friends to lovers romance that you can't help but to internally swoon over. Best friends since kindergarten, these two have a bond as strong as one can have. And god, I love these two together. The feelings that develop are just perfect, and it's a fun ride as they fall in love. 

I always enjoy when a political family gets in the way of their child being out. And this one has just that, as Harden's father wants to run for president. This sets up a great dynamic, as the boys have always been best friends, but for appearances sake, Vance knows he's beneath him. 

This is a story with a virgin, some sexual exploration, and best friends to lovers. There's political issues involved, as well as sports, and being separated for the first time because of college. 

As always, the writing is good and the JR's storyline will keep you reading late in the night. 

The Friendship Equation is a wonderful friends to lovers new adult romance. JR Gray does a fabulous job creating a strong friendship and testing these men on the strength of their love. It's a great feel-good story with enough angst to keep things interesting. 

 Gray is a cynical Chicago native, who drinks coffee all day, barely sleeps, and is a little too fashion obsessed. He writes realistic and damaged characters because everyone deserves a happily ever after.  

Connect w/JR: 

Website: https://jrgraybooks.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BooksByGray/ 

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The Friendship Equation by J.R. Gray

 

Amazon Link - Available in KU 
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I never thought I’d go to college a virgin, but unless something changes, and fast, that’s what’s going to happen. In comes Harden Hart, my All American boy-next-door best friend with an offer to help in a way I’d never imagined.

The boy who turned everything he touched to gold had a filthy side to him I’d never seen. Oh, and did I mention he’s straight?

We could keep this fun but we had to hide it from both our fathers. We could smile for the cameras, focus on winning the state swimming championship and maintain Harden’s image. Easy enough, right?

Only Harden didn’t want to hide. His addiction to our not-so-private hook-ups put everything at risk with his father’s planned presidential run, and I risked losing my best friend if anyone found out.

But the biggest risk of all—the risk of breaking my own heart by falling for someone who was never mine to begin with.

Maybe love just isn't in the equation.

***The Friendship Equation is a childhood best-friends-to-lovers, bi for you, forbidden sports romance standalone, featuring a dirty-talking boy next door and his sweet virginal best friend. 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

The Friendship Equation is a fabulous new adult romance by JR Gray. 

This story is that of two best friends, one of whom is a virgin. 

I was really excited going into this one. Although I enjoyed it, it took me a while to get into it. Later on though, when things get in their way, I became fully invested and loved it. 

This is just one of the those feel good, friends to lovers romance that you can't help but to internally swoon over. Best friends since kindergarten, these two have a bond as strong as one can have. And god, I love these two together. The feelings that develop are just perfect, and it's a fun ride as they fall in love. 

I always enjoy when a political family gets in the way of their child being out. And this one has just that, as Harden's father wants to run for president. This sets up a great dynamic, as the boys have always been best friends, but for appearances sake, Vance knows he's beneath him. 

This is a story with a virgin, some sexual exploration, and best friends to lovers. There's political issues involved, as well as sports, and being separated for the first time because of college. 

As always, the writing is good and the JR's storyline will keep you reading late in the night. 

The Friendship Equation is a wonderful friends to lovers new adult romance. JR Gray does a fabulous job creating a strong friendship and testing these men on the strength of their love. It's a great feel-good story with enough angst to keep things interesting. 

RELEASE TOUR, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Burn That Bridge by JR Gray

 

Blog Tour, Excerpt & Giveaway:
Burn That Bridge
By J.R. Gray

Turns out trading a spot on the cheerleading squad for a fresh fade and all-new pronouns was more of a recipe for disaster than happiness. Coming out as trans in rural Alabama, where football rules and cheer is life, might have been the worst way to start my senior year.

There are no safety nets for people like me in places like this.

But sometimes, hope shows itself in the most unexpected places. New friends help us survive —and maybe— thrive. But falling for Sebastian was not part of the plan.

Embracing my identity put my happiness at odds with my safety. I’m terrified. Terrified to be me. Terrified to be happy. Terrified to love him.

Welcome to senior year.

Try to make it out alive.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Burn that Bridge is an amazing young adult read. Everything about this JR Gray tale is simply fabulous. 

Damn! I love this book. 

It's a coming of age story that follows DJ, a newly trans teen boy, and his boyfriend Sebastian. There's a lot going on throughout, but the emotions are always front and center. 

This book has it all. Bullying, friendship issues, transphobia, homophobia, rich versus poor, and so much more. 

I appreciate that Sebastian's sexuality is never an issue to him. He was attracted to DJ before he transitioned, and he has no problem accepting his attraction to DJ as a boy. As he states, he's simply attracted to DJ the person.

I adore how everything develops between these two, including the way they deal with adversity. This is a story of survival in a cruel world. Their connection is strong, but their devotion to each other is even stronger.

Everything is fantastically developed, with the storyline riveting, compelling, and easy to follow. The writing is raw and authentic, touching on extremely poignant issues. 

It ends with a happy for now for this group of friends, with college in their future. 

Burn That Bridge is a must read for anyone looking for the story of a transgender teen. JR Gray's writing is raw and honest in this impressive tale.

 

 

Release Blitz Excerpt:

There was a light to this boy I’d never experienced before. His soul was brightness. I envied him. I wanted to comb my fingers through him and feel like he felt if only for an instant. 

He drummed on his thigh, lost in his Fall Out Boy, which was such a strange band for him to be into. They were like thirty-five, but he owned it. He’d put all their albums on shuffle. Some stuff I knew, and others were made before I was old enough to care about music, and his dedication showed. He started to belt out every song in a slightly off-key tune that endeared him in my heart. 

“How many people see this side of you?” 

He looked over at me, his cheeks turning a little pink. “Just Emery, and now you.” He shrugged it off like it wasn’t that big a deal, but in the world I’d fallen from, it was. “My group of friends doesn’t care about cool.” 

“Everyone cares in the group I was in.” 

“It shows.” 

I couldn’t make eye contact. “You mean since none of them will talk to me anymore?”

“Why do they care what you look like? You’re still the same person, right?” 

“It’s more than that.” 

“Is it?” 

I turned back towards him, waiting for an explanation. 

“You changed the outside and a name. And you didn’t really change it that much. You decided to go by your initials. If that’s all it takes to scare people off, they are the problem.” 

“It’s not that simple.” 

“I think it is. You were…” He trailed off. 

“I was?” I prompted. 

He shook his head. “Just rambling. It should be, and is, that simple.” 

“I was lying to them. I deceived every single person for the last year.” This was so much heavier than I wanted the night to be. I didn’t want everything to be colored by my transition. I wanted to be as light as Sebastian felt.

“I think we all have parts of us we aren’t ready to share with the rest of the world. That doesn’t make you a liar.” He rolled to his side to face me. 

“This isn’t a little thing.” 

“I think you’re making excuses for shitty behavior.” 

I couldn’t look at him again, but I could feel his eyes, unwavering. “They don’t know any better.” 

“It’s time to learn.” He skimmed his fingers over my forearm, and there were real damn sparks in the wake of his touch.

I put my hand over the place he’d been like I could hold the feeling there, preserve it in some way. 

He was my rainbow. A prism projecting color into this dreary existence. The little bit of light shining through the rain, and maybe that was all I needed to go on. 

Enter the Giveaway:

To celebrate the release of Burn That Bridge, J.R. Gray is giving away a signed copy of Burn That Bridge (US Winner) & an e-copy for an international winner!

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RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Burn that Bridge by JR Gray

 

Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway:
Burn That Bridge
By J.R. Gray

Turns out trading a spot on the cheerleading squad for a fresh fade and all-new pronouns was more of a recipe for disaster than happiness. Coming out as trans in rural Alabama, where football rules and cheer is life, might have been the worst way to start my senior year.

There are no safety nets for people like me in places like this.

But sometimes, hope shows itself in the most unexpected places. New friends help us survive —and maybe— thrive. But falling for Sebastian was not part of the plan.

Embracing my identity put my happiness at odds with my safety. I’m terrified. Terrified to be me. Terrified to be happy. Terrified to love him.

Welcome to senior year.

Try to make it out alive.

Universal Link

Goodreads

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Burn that Bridge is an amazing young adult read. Everything about this JR Gray tale is simply fabulous. 

Damn! I love this book. 

It's a coming of age story that follows DJ, a newly trans teen boy, and his boyfriend Sebastian. There's a lot going on throughout, but the emotions are always front and center. 

This book has it all. Bullying, friendship issues, transphobia, homophobia, rich versus poor, and so much more. 

I appreciate that Sebastian's sexuality is never an issue to him. He was attracted to DJ before he transitioned, and he has no problem accepting his attraction to DJ as a boy. As he states, he's simply attracted to DJ the person.

I adore how everything develops between these two, including the way they deal with adversity. This is a story of survival in a cruel world. Their connection is strong, but their devotion to each other is even stronger.

Everything is fantastically developed, with the storyline riveting, compelling, and easy to follow. The writing is raw and authentic, touching on extremely poignant issues. 

It ends with a happy for now for this group of friends, with college in their future. 

Burn That Bridge is a must read for anyone looking for the story of a transgender teen. JR Gray's writing is raw and honest in this impressive tale. 

 

There was a light to this boy I’d never experienced before. His soul was brightness. I envied him. I wanted to comb my fingers through him and feel like he felt if only for an instant. 

He drummed on his thigh, lost in his Fall Out Boy, which was such a strange band for him to be into. They were like thirty-five, but he owned it. He’d put all their albums on shuffle. Some stuff I knew, and others were made before I was old enough to care about music, and his dedication showed. He started to belt out every song in a slightly off-key tune that endeared him in my heart. 

“How many people see this side of you?” 

He looked over at me, his cheeks turning a little pink. “Just Emery, and now you.” He shrugged it off like it wasn’t that big a deal, but in the world I’d fallen from, it was. “My group of friends doesn’t care about cool.” 

“Everyone cares in the group I was in.” 

“It shows.” 

I couldn’t make eye contact. “You mean since none of them will talk to me anymore?”

“Why do they care what you look like? You’re still the same person, right?” 

“It’s more than that.” 

“Is it?” 

I turned back towards him, waiting for an explanation. 

“You changed the outside and a name. And you didn’t really change it that much. You decided to go by your initials. If that’s all it takes to scare people off, they are the problem.” 

“It’s not that simple.” 

“I think it is. You were…” He trailed off. 

“I was?” I prompted. 

He shook his head. “Just rambling. It should be, and is, that simple.” 

“I was lying to them. I deceived every single person for the last year.” This was so much heavier than I wanted the night to be. I didn’t want everything to be colored by my transition. I wanted to be as light as Sebastian felt.

“I think we all have parts of us we aren’t ready to share with the rest of the world. That doesn’t make you a liar.” He rolled to his side to face me. 

“This isn’t a little thing.” 

“I think you’re making excuses for shitty behavior.” 

I couldn’t look at him again, but I could feel his eyes, unwavering. “They don’t know any better.” 

“It’s time to learn.” He skimmed his fingers over my forearm, and there were real damn sparks in the wake of his touch.

I put my hand over the place he’d been like I could hold the feeling there, preserve it in some way. 

He was my rainbow. A prism projecting color into this dreary existence. The little bit of light shining through the rain, and maybe that was all I needed to go on. 

Enter the Giveaway:

To celebrate the release of Burn That Bridge, J.R. Gray is giving away a signed copy of Burn That Bridge (US Winner) & an e-copy for an international winner!

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RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Crossed Hearts (Arrowood #2) by J.R. Gray

 

Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway: 

Crossed Hearts by J.R. Gray

Arrowood, Book 3

Small towns thrive on gossip, and as the owner of the local bar I consider myself keeper of those secrets. The bar is like a confessional, a place to unload. My sanctuary where my secrets stay hidden and the focus is never on me.

I keep my world orderly. None of the bad touching the good. Little dividers allow me to live with myself, which isn’t easy in Arrowood.

It worked until my one lapse in judgement showed up to bite me in the ass.

My best friend’s arrogant, moody, and persistent little brother who just won’t take no for an answer. I’ve never wanted and hated someone so much in my life. He’s determined to pull my secrets out of me—I’m determined to resist him.

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My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

Crossed Hearts, the second book in the Arrowood series, is a small town romance by JR Gray. It's easily read as a standalone. 

I love best friend's brothers romances, so I was excited for this one. I like it, but I definitely struggled with it as first. 

Adam and Sage. Adam struggles to be comfortable around Sage, after a meet up in the past. But good god, he wants Sage. And wants him now. But Sage isn't ready to go there. 

It isn't easy for these two, but they do get there in the end. Honestly, at first I was hating Sage. But once he gets to know some of Adam's layers, he does an about face, and is suddenly kind and caring. 

The writing keeps you entertained with the getting to know the family and friends well. I enjoy all the banter and barbs, which are fabulous. 

As for Sage's parents, well, that's a unique situation. This part is just insane. Truly a  WTF moment!

Crossed Hearts is a fast read. This JR Gray book will keep you smiling with it's sharp wit. And it will keep you engaged with it's sweet story in the end. 

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“You don’t remember, do you?” 

“I remember kissing you.” His nose traced my ear. “And I remember waking up alone…”

“We both woke up alone.” And I was glad for it. 

He pressed his hips into my ass, throbbing into me. I swallowed back lust and the groan accompanying it. I couldn’t give in… could I?

“I want you.” 

I wanted him, too. I had since the moment I laid eyes on him. 

“You want me, too. I feel it.” His fingers skimmed under the front of my shirt, dangerously close to my hard-on. “Can I touch you?” One of the things that had drawn me to Sage. He asked. He always asked.  

“Yes… No.” I hung my head, trying to find the calm I’d had but it was impossible to think with him this close.

“No?” he asked, tongue curling into my ear. 

“No,” I said, less convinced. 

“Doesn’t really sound like a no…” There was a smile to his words but he stepped back putting his hands up. 

“I’m trying here.” 

“Trying?” The amusement hurt. 

“To gain some fucking composure around you.” I turned on him. 

Why did he have to be so beautiful? 

His smile spread into a wicked grin. “Impossible. I think it’s how I got you to kiss me the first time. I asked you so nicely and then sat in your lap.” 

I loved and hated that he still remembered.

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