~ Series Spotlight ~
finding olivia series by micalea smeltzer
Finding Olivia
About the book:
How far would you go to find yourself?
That’s the question that’s been haunting Olivia Owens for years.
All Olivia has ever wanted to do is live and make mistakes, but her preacher father has made that impossible. She believes that her years at college will be her ticket into the real world and her chance to be wild and spontaneous.
But she’s never been able to do it on her own.
At the start of her sophomore year, she only has four things crossed off her Live List, but that’s all about to change thanks to a chance encounter with Trace Wentworth. She’s about to learn that there’s more to this reformed bad boy than just his looks and panty dropping smile.
Trace can’t explain what it is that draws him to Olivia.
All he knows is that he wants to get to know the girl with the sad smile but sparkle in her eyes.
When she tells him about her list, he knows that this is his chance to get to know Olivia Owens. Trace is determined to show Olivia that she can do all the things she’s ever wanted to do. So, he begins to help her cross things off her list, even the more outlandish requests.
What happens along the way is more than what Olivia or Trace ever expected.
Love, laughs, and a list.
That’s the name of the game when you’re Finding Olivia.
That’s the question that’s been haunting Olivia Owens for years.
All Olivia has ever wanted to do is live and make mistakes, but her preacher father has made that impossible. She believes that her years at college will be her ticket into the real world and her chance to be wild and spontaneous.
But she’s never been able to do it on her own.
At the start of her sophomore year, she only has four things crossed off her Live List, but that’s all about to change thanks to a chance encounter with Trace Wentworth. She’s about to learn that there’s more to this reformed bad boy than just his looks and panty dropping smile.
Trace can’t explain what it is that draws him to Olivia.
All he knows is that he wants to get to know the girl with the sad smile but sparkle in her eyes.
When she tells him about her list, he knows that this is his chance to get to know Olivia Owens. Trace is determined to show Olivia that she can do all the things she’s ever wanted to do. So, he begins to help her cross things off her list, even the more outlandish requests.
What happens along the way is more than what Olivia or Trace ever expected.
Love, laughs, and a list.
That’s the name of the game when you’re Finding Olivia.
Chasing Olivia
About the book:
How far would you go to reignite the spark you once had?
Two years later, Trace and Olivia are as much in love as they’ve always been. But the spark they once had for life is waning and Trace is determined that they find it again. His solution? A road trip. But he doesn’t tell Olivia the real reason they’re heading north.
Olivia is happy to go on a road trip and have more adventures with Trace. Besides, she needs a distraction from the soap opera her life has become. With college over, this is the perfect opportunity to chase down the carefree girl she once was.
Two years later, Trace and Olivia are as much in love as they’ve always been. But the spark they once had for life is waning and Trace is determined that they find it again. His solution? A road trip. But he doesn’t tell Olivia the real reason they’re heading north.
Olivia is happy to go on a road trip and have more adventures with Trace. Besides, she needs a distraction from the soap opera her life has become. With college over, this is the perfect opportunity to chase down the carefree girl she once was.
Love, laughs, and a hidden agenda.
That’s the name of the game when you’re Chasing Olivia.
Tempting Rowan
About the book:
Rowan Sinclair’s life has been anything but easy. With an alcoholic mother and a sleazy stepfather, it’s been her responsibility to raise her younger siblings. At twenty-one she’s chained to a life she doesn’t want, but sees no other alternative. After all, what would happen to her brother and sister if she were to leave?
Trenton Wentworth sees the pain behind Rowan’s eyes. He wants nothing more than to make it disappear. To hold her. To love her. Except Rowan keeps everyone at a safe distance. But if there’s anyone that can break down the walls she’s built around herself, it’s Trent. So she avoids him at all costs. But Trent isn’t one to be easily evaded. He’s stubborn and determined. He’ll save this girl even if it costs him everything.
Love, lies, and deception.
That’s the name of the game when you’re Tempting Rowan.
Trenton Wentworth sees the pain behind Rowan’s eyes. He wants nothing more than to make it disappear. To hold her. To love her. Except Rowan keeps everyone at a safe distance. But if there’s anyone that can break down the walls she’s built around herself, it’s Trent. So she avoids him at all costs. But Trent isn’t one to be easily evaded. He’s stubborn and determined. He’ll save this girl even if it costs him everything.
Love, lies, and deception.
That’s the name of the game when you’re Tempting Rowan.
Saving Tatum
About the book:
Even tough girls need saving.
Jude Brooks is bad news. He’s the kind of guy that leaves behind a string of broken hearts and Tatum O’ Connor is not about to be one of those girls, despite all of Jude’s advances. They have a past, and Tatum’s determined to make sure they don’t have a future.
Unfortunately for her, “no” isn’t a word in Jude’s vocabulary.
The more she backs away, the more he pushes.
But what if he pushes too far?
Tatum’s hiding a pain that no one sees and holding on to a hurt that may never heal. Letting Jude into her heart could shatter her completely—and what if she opens up to Jude and he can’t handle her baggage?
Love is never easy—especially when the person you’re falling for is the person you blame for the worst event in your life.
Love, heartache, and despair.
That’s the name of the game when you’re Saving Tatum.
Jude Brooks is bad news. He’s the kind of guy that leaves behind a string of broken hearts and Tatum O’ Connor is not about to be one of those girls, despite all of Jude’s advances. They have a past, and Tatum’s determined to make sure they don’t have a future.
Unfortunately for her, “no” isn’t a word in Jude’s vocabulary.
The more she backs away, the more he pushes.
But what if he pushes too far?
Tatum’s hiding a pain that no one sees and holding on to a hurt that may never heal. Letting Jude into her heart could shatter her completely—and what if she opens up to Jude and he can’t handle her baggage?
Love is never easy—especially when the person you’re falling for is the person you blame for the worst event in your life.
Love, heartache, and despair.
That’s the name of the game when you’re Saving Tatum.
~ I was lucky enough to be able to do a interview with the main men of this amazing series! Welcome Trace, Trent, & Jude! ~
JordansBookReviews: Ok, so hi guys! *waves* you 3 are some of my favorite guys to read about!
JBR: Trace/Trent/Jude what was the first thing to pop into your head when you first saw Olivia/Rowan/Tate?
TRACE: Well, I thought Olivia was gorgeous, and then she opened her mouth and made me laugh with all her bumbling and stammering…that kind of sealed the deal right there. She was adorably awkward and I thought, “I’ve got to get to know this girl.”
TRENT: I saw Rowan for the first time when I was sixteen. She had this super long hair and a Spiderman t-shirt on. To a teenage boy…she was everything I dreamed about. When she walked into my history class as a new student I couldn’t stop staring at her. Like Trace said, I knew I had to get to know her. We ended up becoming friends for a while before it all blew up…
JUDE: These guys are deep. They’re going to make me look bad, because all I thought when I first saw Tate was, “Damn, that’s a nice a**.”
JBR: Trace what did you think when Olivia first showed you her live list?
TRACE: I couldn’t believe that this beautiful, sweet, too nice for me, girl would share such a deep part of her soul with me. It made me feel special and it was the first time I thought she might like me as much as I liked her.
JBR: Trent what was going through your head all the times Row would push you away and not let you get close?
TRENT: I was really confused, because I knew I never did anything to hurt her. I knew there had to be something she wasn’t telling me and I was determined to find out.
JBR: Jude how did you feel when you found out Tate blamed you for her brother?
JUDE: I was shocked, because I wasn’t expecting that at all. Then I was kind of hurt and mad that she thought so little of me. I might’ve been a bit (a lot) of a player before Tate, but I’ve always been a nice guy.
JBR: Trace/Trent/Jude what are your favoritemoments with Olivia/Rowan/Tate?
TRACE: All of them.
TRENT: I love having alone time with Row, but my favorite moments are watching her with the kids. It reminds me why I fell in love with her in the first place—she has such a loving and kind heart.
JUDE: Is it wrong that some of my favorite moments are when we’re fighting? *chuckles* I love that Tatum never backs down from a challenge. She’s fierce.
JBR: Trace & Trent you’re some of the funniest brothers to read about, what is one fav memory you guys have together?
*looks at each other*
TRACE: I could tell a really funny story here.
TRENT: Shut up, Trace.
TRACE: But since I’m a father now and I don’t want my kids to see this, I’ll just say a favorite memory would be the four of us—Trent, my dad, Gramps, and myself—camping in the woods one night. Gramps scared Trent and I so bad that we both had nightmares for weeks. And there might’ve been some bed wetting…on Trent’s part of course.
TRENT: I f***ing hate you.
TRACE: Calm down little brother, I could’ve told them about the time you—
*Trent tackles Trace and they scuffle for a moment*
JBR: Jude how is the friendship between you three guys?
JUDE: Trent and I are really close now since Rowan and Tate are best friends. So, by default I’ve gotten to know Trace pretty well. We have like our own little brotherhood. Every month we get together for a guys day while the girls go out…okay, so it’s not much of a guys day with the kids running around, but it still counts!
JBR: Trace/Trent/Jude what is your favorite part about being a dad?
TRACE: So many things. I think the best is hearing Dean tell me he loves me.
TRENT: I love looking at my son and seeing bits of myself and Rowan in him, as well as the parts that are all him. Watching him grow up reminds me to always be a better person. I want to set the best example possible for him.
JUDE: Well, Ettie is still pretty young, so for me my favorite part is when I get to bottle feed her and she falls asleep on my chest. I love having that bonding time with her.
JBR: Rapid fire q&a one or all can answer these questions!
Favorite food?
TRACE: Anything that requires ketchup.
TRENT: Rice Krispie Treats…I blame Rowan.
JUDE: Is this a trick question? GUMMY BEARS!
Favorite movie?
TRACE: Star Wars!
TRENT: Anything comic book related.
JUDE: The Terminator
Dirty talk or sweet talk?
TRACE: Dirty all the way. Especially when it makes Olivia blush and squirm.
TRENT: Sweet.
JUDE: Diiiiirty.
Tame or wild?
TRACE: Both.
TRENT: Tame.
JUDE: Wild.
Sweet or spicy?
TRACE: Spicy.
TRENT: Sweet.
JUDE: Sweet.
Car or truck?
TRACE: Car.
TRENT: Car.
JUDE: Truck.
Boxers or briefs?
ALL: Boxer briefs.
Favorite thing about your significant other?
TRACE: That she loves me, haha. I know I can be a pain in the a**.
TRENT: Oh, man. That’s a hard one. I’d say my favorite thing is how caring she is. Row is always putting someone else first.
JUDE: Have I mentioned how much I love her a**? ;)
Favorite sport?
TRACE: Baseball.
TRENT: I don’t like sports enough to have a favorite.
JUDE: Baseball. I grew up watching it with Pap since it’s his favorite.
Favorite activity to do with your girl?
TRACE: Uh…Besides the obvious? I love singing together.
TRENT: I love getting to just sit down and talk to Row. With the kids that can be hard, so I cherish those moments.
JUDE: Riding the horses around the farm. I love seeing how happy it makes Tater Tot. She always lights up when she sees Seraphina.
Favorite actress?
TRACE: Jennifer Love Hewitt.
TRENT: Olivia Wilde.
JUDE: Mila Kunis
Favorite book?
TRACE: The Very Hungry Caterpillar…okay, that might be Dean’s favorite, but it’s the only book I’ve read in the last six months because the kid wants it read to him every night.
TRENT: Ender’s Game
JUDE: I don’t have a favorite. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I read a book for fun. All those medical books I read in college kind of did me in on reading.
And finally, is there anything you want to add or say to all your readers?!
TRACE: Thank you for all the support. You guys have been amazing in embracing Olivia and me.
TRENT: Thanks for all the love…and making it known that I’m the favorite Wentworth brother.
TRACE: *grumbles* I’m the favorite.
JUDE: Does anyone have any gummy bears? I’m hungry.
Thank You, you guys are the best! And thank you Micalea for letting me borrow the guys for a few ;) Maybe next time when can get Oliva, Rowan & Tatum for a interview! :)
*Hugs* JordansBookReviews
About the author:
Micalea Smeltzer is a Young Adult writer from Virginia. Her name is pronounced Muh-call-e-uh. She is permanently glued to her computer where she constantly writes. She has to listen to music when she writes and has a playlist for every book she's ever started. Micalea has enough books, and she's read them all, to start her own library and that doesn't include all the ones on her Kindle. She has three shih-tzu's, Benvolio (Bennie), Balthazar (Zar), and Tucker.
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