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May 2022 Featured Author: April Canavan

May. 02, 2022

It’s the beginning of a new month which means time for our newest Featured Author! This month we are showcasing two authors in separate posts. I missed February and told myself I would make up for it this month. Lets begin with the amazing April Canavan!

I have read most of her books and love each and every one of them. Although I have only done three reviews of them so far which you will find links to below. I will say that the first book I read of her I cried from page one til the end. Every single time a particular little boy spoke or interacted with someone he crushed my soul. He was just so well written and you will learn more about him this month because he is my favorite character.

3 Books from April Canavan

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MY REVIEW

Break It Down

Birch Police Department #4

Chloe
A folded up flag is all that remains.
My brother lost overseas.
And every single day, I face the man responsible.
The man who couldn’t save him.
I know he’s watching me.
He owes me, and he knows it.
So when I claim the debt, I don’t expect a fight.
Especially not one that leads to the best sex I’ve ever had.
Now I just have to convince him to let me go.
Because I’m not strong enough to walk away.

Ian
The sight of her holding that flag will haunt me until the day I die.
One night. One mistake. One failed mission.
Two families ruined forever.
The right thing to do is walk away.
Especially when I see rage in her eyes.
She doesn’t need the trouble I’ll bring her way.
There’s only one thing I’m good for.
And it sure as hell doesn’t include fixing her problems.
With my expertise, I can break her down and tear her apart.
I just can’t put her back together again.
But she’s in my blood, and I can’t let her go.
She might be shattered and broken, but I never wanted her perfect.
I just want her.


Below the Line

Birch Police Department #5

Teri
Silence.
That’s all I had from him for years.
Broken promises.
Dreams of a life we should have had.
Except he left me behind.
And then he showed up, scarred and broken.
I can’t save him.
Hell, I can’t even save myself.
When he promises me the world, I know he’s full of shit.
But that doesn’t stop me from letting him in.
From hoping he’s not going to break me again.

Logan
I made promise after promise.
Broke every single one of them without looking back.
Okay, that’s a lie.
I looked back, and I made damned sure she never loved anyone else.
She’s always belonged to me.
I know I’m not a good man.
I may be dense, but I’m not a f*cking idiot.
When I get the chance to have her, I take it.
Her kiss. Her smell. The way she screams my name.
In the dark pit of my life, she’s the only salvation.
And I’ll destroy anything that tries to take her from me again.


Below-the-Line-by-April-Canavan
MY REVIEW

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MY REVIEW

Ground Zero

Birch Fire Department #1

Ground Zero: The center or origin of rapid, intense, or violent activity

I carried her lifeless body out of a burning building.
One that collapsed on top of us, forcing us to fight for survival.
Where she gave her life so that I could live.
That nightmare wasn’t the happy ending I thought I’d find in the flames.
Turns out, it wasn’t our ending at all.
It was the beginning of our story.
The one where I fell in love without ever knowing her name…
Or the destruction she would thrust into my path.


Now take the time to enter the giveaway below and maybe connect with April Canavan on social media. Her books will certainly make you feel all your emotions.


Meet the Author


About April Canavan

I live on chaos and coffee, and you’ll find it running through every single one of my stories.

First of all, I absolutely abhor writing anything biographical. In any form. I’m terrible at it, and I have the very firm belief that no one wants to know who I am. You’re here for books, right? But that doesn’t mean I’m off the hook.

I grew up sneaking over to my great grandmother’s to read her Harlequin novels. Those were delivered once a month in a ginormous box, and from the age of ten, she let me devour them in their entirety. I fell in love with romance, even the clean kind. And that, undoubtedly, led to many days and nights with my face buried in a book and the discovery that I wasn’t happy unless my hair was up, and I had a story in my hand.

I never wanted to write. I wanted to read. ALL the words. Until someone pointed out to me that I’d been writing my entire life. I just needed to put the book in my hand down and pick up a pen.

Once I started, I found out that I couldn’t stop. Now, I’m always writing. Or reading. Or chasing my son through the house to get the elusive hug he thinks I don’t need.

Oh, and I’m a Leo… which is completely on-point if you know me at all. I love being the center of attention. On my terms. When I can stay at home in my pajamas. With lots and lots of coffee on hand. And maybe a few snacks.

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Comments

  1. Sherry says

    May 2, 2022 at 6:35 am

    I haven’t ever read any of April’s books yet so I don’t have a favorite. Her books look really good.

    Reply
  2. Kari B says

    May 2, 2022 at 7:16 am

    I’ve never read any April Canavan books, but Ground Zero sounds like a great one to start with.

    Reply
  3. Bea LaRocca says

    May 2, 2022 at 7:29 am

    I have not read April Canavan before but all of these titles sound tempting, I will choose Ground Zero to introduce myself to this author

    Reply
  4. Eva Millien says

    May 2, 2022 at 11:50 am

    April Canavan is a new to author, thanks for introducing her to me, both of the books you mention sound great and looking at her list of books, they all look like a book that I would like to read! Thanks for sharing them with me and have a terrific week!

    Reply
  5. Elaine G says

    May 2, 2022 at 12:00 pm

    I haven’t read any of her books but Below the Line sounds good.

    Reply
  6. bn100 says

    May 3, 2022 at 12:12 am

    no fav, Break It Down

    Reply
  7. Shirley O says

    May 4, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    I have not read April Canavan before. Below the Line looks like an interesting read.

    Reply
  8. heather says

    May 6, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    I am so interested in reading the book called Below Line that sounds so good and one that will keep me interested and reading.

    Reply
  9. Susan Smith says

    May 7, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    I haven’t read any of Aprils books yet. Below the Line sounds great!

    Reply
  10. Judy Thomas says

    May 8, 2022 at 6:48 am

    I have not read any of her books yet but Ground Zero sounds like a real page turner!

    Reply
  11. Margaret Smith says

    May 8, 2022 at 10:20 am

    Both these books sounds amazing. Looking forward to reading them.

    Reply
  12. Molli Taylor says

    May 8, 2022 at 10:34 am

    Ground Zero looks good, I have just heard of April Canavan recently!

    Reply
  13. Abigail Gibson says

    May 8, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    I havent read any but all of them sound amazing!!!

    Reply
  14. Ann Fantom says

    May 8, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    I haven’t ever read any of April’s books yet, but I would like to read Bent

    Reply
  15. David Hollingsworth says

    May 8, 2022 at 10:00 pm

    I haven’t heard of April Canavan, but I now need to.

    Reply
  16. Natalie says

    May 8, 2022 at 10:36 pm

    I have not read her books yet but I would be interested in reading Ground Zero!

    Reply
  17. Doreen Lamoureux says

    May 9, 2022 at 7:51 am

    Ground Zero interest me. Happy Monday and have an amazing day and week.

    Reply
  18. Barbara Montag says

    May 9, 2022 at 10:09 am

    I haven’t ready anything by April Canavan yet.
    I would enjoy reading Zero Ground.

    Reply
  19. paige chandler says

    May 9, 2022 at 11:18 am

    Ground Zero is an excellent book. Read it twice.

    Reply
  20. tammy ta says

    May 9, 2022 at 1:31 pm

    I haven’t read any April Canavan books. Ground Zero looks like a good pick.

    Reply
  21. Cynthia C says

    May 9, 2022 at 2:05 pm

    No favorites yet, but I would like to read Ground Zero.

    Reply
  22. Ashley Parks says

    May 9, 2022 at 4:57 pm

    I don’t have a favorite April Canavan book yet. The Ground Zero book sounds interesting and intense.

    Reply
  23. Richard Brandt says

    May 9, 2022 at 6:56 pm

    April’s a new author to me but Ground Zero certainly has me guessing.

    Reply
  24. Anita C says

    May 10, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    I have yet to read a book by April Canavan. I am interested in this book and also Craving Her Dragons: A Reverse Harem Paranormal

    Reply
  25. Wendy Browne says

    May 10, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    Ground Zero loks pretty hot.

    Reply
  26. Kim Kern says

    May 10, 2022 at 5:30 pm

    Ground Zero sounds like a good story.

    Reply
  27. jeanna says

    May 11, 2022 at 10:27 am

    I haven’t read anything from her yet, but I would start with Break It Down.

    Reply
  28. Linda says

    May 12, 2022 at 12:32 am

    I haven’t read April Canavan yet, but Ground Zero looks very good.

    Reply
  29. Melanie says

    May 14, 2022 at 6:46 pm

    Ground zero sounds the most interesting to me. I have never read any of her books. I’m definitely interested now.

    Reply
  30. sandra says

    May 19, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    i don’t but i’d be interested in her ground zero

    Reply
  31. Rhonda Grisham says

    May 20, 2022 at 7:39 am

    I don’t have a fav YET. But below the line sounds like it would be great!

    Reply
  32. Antoinette M says

    May 20, 2022 at 8:31 pm

    I’d be interested in reading “Break it down”.

    Reply
  33. Tay S says

    May 20, 2022 at 8:31 pm

    I haven’t read any of her books yet but Ground Zero sound really interesting.

    Reply
  34. Nancy says

    May 24, 2022 at 11:48 am

    Books sound wonderful. New author for me.

    Reply
  35. Chelsea B says

    May 25, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    I do not have a favorite book yet, but Ground Zero caught my attention.

    Reply
  36. Piroska says

    May 25, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    I haven’t read any of April Canavan’s books yet, but Below the Line looks very interesting.

    Reply
  37. Sandra Dufoe says

    May 27, 2022 at 7:17 am

    I am currently reading the Birch County Blue Series and enjoying it so far.

    Reply
  38. Adriane says

    May 29, 2022 at 3:15 am

    I haven’t read any of her books yet – maybe I’d try Ground Zero

    Reply
  39. Soozle says

    May 29, 2022 at 7:14 am

    I dont have a favorite of hers. so I would start at Ground Zero !

    Reply
  40. xjanelx78 says

    May 30, 2022 at 8:24 am

    I don’t have a fav yet, but Ground Zero sounds really intriguing!

    Reply
  41. Jen Reed says

    May 30, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    I have not read any of her books yet but Break it Down sounds good to start with.

    Reply
  42. Kristy Wolfgang says

    May 30, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    Ground Zero sounds interesting.

    Reply
  43. Samantha J says

    May 30, 2022 at 9:02 pm

    I’ve never read anything from this author, but Out Like a Goddess sounds really good!

    Reply
  44. Anita Jude says

    May 30, 2022 at 10:04 pm

    Break it down sounds very interesting to me and I like the cover on it!

    Reply
  45. Jenn says

    May 31, 2022 at 12:21 am

    I’d love to read Ground Zero!

    Reply
  46. Adriana says

    May 31, 2022 at 5:19 am

    Below the line sounds like an amazing read.

    Reply
  47. Christy R. says

    May 31, 2022 at 11:21 am

    I haven’t read any yet but Ground Zero sounds intriguing!

    Reply
  48. Megan Allen says

    May 31, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    I’m still a newbie to her but her books sound so good. I’m definitely reading this soon!

    Reply
  49. Buddy Garrett says

    May 31, 2022 at 10:42 pm

    Ground Zero sounds very interesting.

    Reply
  50. Kelly l Woods says

    May 31, 2022 at 11:32 pm

    I don’t have any yet but yours sound interesting. thank you for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  51. Dreaa Drake says

    March 11, 2023 at 7:56 pm

    This sounds like a book i would love to Read!

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