Love bytes is delighted and honored to have been asked to show you the Exclusive cover of Miss Alexa Land her upcoming book in the succesfull First & Forever series: “All I Ever Wanted”.
Alexa reveals to us the love interested of River in the guestpost introducing the cover and she brought along a fantastic giveaway!
Welcome Alexa 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, and thank you to Dani and Love Bytes Reviews for hosting the cover reveal of All I Ever Wanted! Book #14 in my Firsts and Forever Series should be out in late May, and it’s River’s story. His HEA has been a long time coming! As you may remember, he’s Skye’s big brother, and we got to know him in Skye Blue (book #6) and in several books since then.
All I Ever Wanted is a second chance romance. Earlier in the series, River’s relationship with his boyfriend Cole ended with a lot of tears and heartbreak. In the upcoming book, they’ve been apart for a year, yet neither of them has been able to move on, because they’re still in love with each other.
The road back together won’t be an easy one. They have to learn to work through their problems and let go of a lot of fear and insecurity. As I’ve been writing their story, River and Cole have been surprising me in the best possible way. Their love for each other is so strong, and their attraction is undeniable. But they’re scared, too. They were devastated when their relationship ended, and both men worry about what it’ll do to them if it all falls apart again. Yet they’re drawn together, despite their past, despite everything.
This is the first time I’ve written a second chance romance, and I’m so excited to bring you All I Ever Wanted! As always, a lot of the Firsts and Forever family are coming along for the ride, including Nana Dombruso. And I can’t wait to introduce you to a couple new characters, including a hilarious, free-spirited dancer named Quinn and a firefighter named Dylan, whose story will break your heart. I know you’ll love these men as much as I do.
Several months ago, I asked my Firsts and Forever Facebook group if they thought River and Cole should get back together, and several readers who participated in the survey said no. That kind of surprised me, but I then thought: challenge accepted! The upcoming book will make you believe in this couple and root for them just like I do. Despite the mistakes of their past and all the obstacles ahead of them, River and Cole are going to prove love really does conquer all.
So here we go!
For a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card, just leave a comment on this blog post (please be sure to include an email address so we can contact you if you win). One winner will be drawn at random on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 12 noon PST. Open to everyone, worldwide. Good luck!
I’m a true believer in happily ever after, and writing is my passion. My character driven books include the best-selling Firsts and Forever Series, which is set in San Francisco. I grew up in Southern California, spent over a decade in the Bay Area, and now call a small town in Oregon home. My son and I share a vintage cottage with an indifferent cat and a hyper dog, and I spend my days writing about men falling in love. My books will make you laugh and shed an occasional tear, and they always deliver a satisfying HEA.
Author Links
You can find Alexa:
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alexa-Land/e/B00AR2EJ76/
On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008216261875
On twitter: @AlexaLandWrites
And on her blog: http://alexalandwrites.blogspot.com/
Wow, cover for book #14! Congratulations, Alexa. I think I’ve only read book #1 of the series so far [sheepish smile] but in my defense, the speed of books-releases exceed my reading power severely, LOL. But that one gorgeous smile to have on your book cover! Really nice, indeed.
puspitorinid AT yahoo DOT com
That smile is SO GORGEOUS. It makes me want to immediately smile back at him 🙂
amie_07(at)yahoo(dot)com
The cover of this book is to dye for. He has a gorgeous smile. Looking forward to reading about River and Cole and of course Nana. She is the best.
tankie44 at gmail dot com
About time. 😉
There was a group poll about River & Cole’s reunion? *gasp* How on Earth did I not know that?! :O
Anyway, the cover’s lovely. He’s exactly how I’ve imagined River. And the title’s badass. I love it, Miss Alexa! <3
mushyvince(at)gmail(dot)com
:)) I didn’t know about it either. Went and searched for it, it was before my joining the group :)))
The cover model has beautiful eyes & smile! Thanks for the reveal.
legacylandlisa(at)gmail(dot)com
The cover is gorgeous! And because of the book’s name, Depeche Mode is in my head again :)))
Congrats on the book cover, I can see River now. Lol. Oh wow, I never thought of a 2nd chance for River and Cole because of obvious reasons. River couldn’t take the fighting constantly and that was the only way Cole learned to communicate basically. I’m glad they are getting a 2nd chance. Oh wow. Looks like I have to start reading from the beginning again. Lol. ❤
I am so excited! I can’t wait to get the book when it comes out!
He’s cute! I love his smile, it’s so welcoming. I can’t wait for it!
serena91291@gmail(dot)com
Oh Alexa, thank you for bringing River & Cole back together! Your stories are amazing and I know you will do a great job with this one. And another wonderful cover. Thank you!!!
I so cant wait for this book
morganginyard@gmail.com
Oh I cannot wait!
Congratulations on your upcoming book! I love the cover!
Oh my gosh, you just made me cry in the middle of the doctors office! I am so happy the they get a second chance!
I’m so happy River and Cole will get their HEA!!! I’m so in love with this series and can’t wait to read their story.
Great new cover and I love second chance romances they are one of my favourite to read.
The cover is beautiful, and I’m so glad River and Cole get their HEA. They both deserve it. Can’t wait to read it. 😘
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Yay! HEA for River & Cole and more adventures with Nana. Happy Spring
Beautiful cover just like the rest! Cant wait to read it
Gorgeous cover! Love love The First & Forever Series! Looking forward to catching up with Cole & River – they need their HEA!!! And of course I need more adventures with Nana and all the guys! Thank you and Congratulations Alexa!!!!!!!
Love the idea of a second chance love story. River and Cole need to be happy together. Love the cover.
It’s a beautiful cover! It’s perfect
Thought sure I left a comment here before, but now I don’t see it – so here we go again…Thanks, Alexa and Love Bytes Reviews. Love the cover and really looking forward to reading this one – so glad that River & Cole are getting back together!
What a beautiful cover. I’m glad River and Cole are getting a second chance. Their story never felt finished.
Thank you so much everyone for the comments! I’m glad you like the cover, as well as the idea of a second chance romance. 🙂 Thank you also to Dani and Love Bytes for hosting me!
Yay so excited I wanted them to get back together.
Oh. My. God!!!! First off, where are the tissues to wipe up this drool!?!? YOWZA at the cover!! Secondly, YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!! Ive secretly been praying and keeping my fingers crossed that it would be Cole. My heart has been broken ever since they broke up so thank you Alexa for not only mending their broken hearts but also mending mine!💝 my fingers are itching to get this book in my hands!!
ashley_1613 @ yahoo dot com
Congrats on the release and for taking up the challenge of 2nd chance romance. Love the cover – what a beautiful smile.
jen(dot)f(at)mac(dot)com
Gorgeous cover Alexa!! Congratulations on #14!! I love this series so much!!
Wow I’m excited. I’d love to see how these two turn out!
I was a vote for no, and I can’t wait for you to answer this challenge!! This is awesome!! Oh yeah, I love the cover too 😉😍
Love the cover and I can’t wait for this book.
Thank you for bringing them back together. I kept hoping they would. River works so hard. So does Cole. I can’t wait.
Oh, I am so glad they will get their second chance and HEA! My heart broke for them when things ended how they did. Can’t wait!
Can’t wait for this release! I have loved this series so much!!!
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I love the cover! And I’m glad you decided to do a second chance story. Technically my husband and I are a 2nd chance story. We were together, had a short break up and got back together and have been married now for 24 years. If you are meant to be 2nd chances are worth it!
Congratulations on book 14. Can’t wait to see how the second chance works out.
redmd@juno.com
Omg… I can’t wait to read there story, I was so upset when they broke up.
Love the cover…
Valvas5@yahoo.com
A perfect River to me…waiting for the story!
So excited! Can’t wait to see what you have cooked up for them.
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Gorgeous Cover and so glad River & Cole are getting back together. Can’t wait to read their story. Long time coming
So glad that River and Cole are getting back together. Each successive book I check to see if they have. I have read every book in the series several times. Love them.
I love your new cover! I’m so happy that River’s love interest is Cole. I want to see how they get their HEA.
Enabnitlaura@yahoo.com
I am so happy River and Cole are getting back together, I hated when they broke up! The cover is gorgeous; I can’t wait to read it!
hdmartin88@yahoo.com
Congrats on the new book! I love the cover… a great smile and sexy eyes pulls me to a cover every time. Good luck with the new book.
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Gorgeous cover! I can’t wait for them to get their HEA & more laughs from Nana are always great.
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Seriously .. can not wait for this one!! Love that you are trying new things with your guys! Of course .. being old .. love to keep up with Nana!! This is a beautiful cover that fits so well with the rest of your books! Space dusted off on my Kindle carousel .. just waiting to one click!! Thanks for this wonderful family!
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Love this cover .. fits so well with the rest of the family on my Kindle carousel! So happy you are trying something new with your characters as everyone deserves a second chance. Can’t wait for the new addition! Being old too .. always want to know what’s up with Nana! Congratulations!
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I am so excited that it’s River and COLE! I was so sad when they broke up, I always thought they had such a great connection! I’ve been anxious to see if you were going to give them a second chance and I’m seriously excited about this book! The cover is amazing too! <3
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Loving your series and this new cover. 🙂
Love the cover and I’m sure the book will be another great read in this wonderful series
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Gorgeous cover! Waiting with bated breath for it. kcurt1969@aol.com
So very glad River and Cole are getting a second chance! Love the cover!
Love this cover. May be my favorite in the series.
Hi Alexa! I’m so glad it’s gonna be River and Cole, since I can’t think of them as being apart!
I love the cover. As someone else here said, it’s impossible to look at that smile and not smile back!
syltim at aol dot com
He is beautiful. I’ve been waiting forever for River’s story.
Wow !! Love the cover. So can not wait for the book.
I cannot wait for their story. It broke my heart when they split up.
Love this cover! I can’t wait to read it. Thank you for the chance.
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I have followed this series since the beginning, and it only gets better! Can’t wait to read the second chance at love for River and Cole! Beautiful cover💕💕
This sounds lovely, and I really like how warm and approachable the cover guy looks!
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Can I just say yay, yay, yay, yay, yayyyyy that it’s a second chance for Cole & River!!! So happy! And as always, LOVING the cover – so much positivity in that smile!
Love this cover! I need this book.
MelishaBonnette (at) hotmail (dot) com
River & Cole!!!! What a terrific surprise! I can’t wait to read their story!
Love the cover and delighted it is River and Cole’s HEA
Congrats on your upcoming release! It sounds fantastic. I’ve been skipping around the series and am working my way through it but love all the ones I’ve read so far =)
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That cover is GORGEOUS! That smile makes me so happy. I’ve been hoping and hoping that Cole and River would get their stories told. I can’t wait!!
I am excited to read the next book. Nana’s boys are so tormented but come out on the other side.
Can’t wait! River and Cole deserve their happy ever after.
Have been looking forward to river’s story for so long…
Cover looks great
I love the cover
Wow, he’s much prettier than I imagined…Good job Alexa! Now I want to see Cole! 😉
Love all the first and forevers! aubrey_hammond@ymail.com
Love it !!!
Congratulations, Alexa. I love the cover
susanaperez7140(at)Gmail(dot)com
So excited
Happy dance for Cole.
River is awsome. Can you imagine, the candle lite dinners .
I love love this book cover and can’t wait for their HEA
Love Love Love this cover sooo much!!! That smile is just swoon worthy!!! Can’t wait to read about their second chance!!! Congratulations Alexa on book #14!!!!
I am so ready to see River get his happy. And now I find out it’s Cole…Hell Yeah! It’s like a double HEA.
I’ve been wondering if they’d finally get their act together. Looking forward to it. The cover is great…..he’s gorgeous. I always go for a smile first.
Congratulations Alexa on another stunning cover, looking forward to reading another amazing story. ❤️
Sexy hot book cover! Can’t wait to read the next installment in the First and Forever series.
I love all of your books and this series is fantastic. Sexy guy! Sexy smile! Sexy second chance romance! Love it!!!
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Sigh … Can’t wait to read it. karadg@hotmail.com
I absolutely adore your First and Forever Series. I’ve re-read them a dozen times. Each couple is unique and fantastic. And Nana is by far one of my favorite characters. I can’t WAIT to see what she’s up to next.
I have to admit I love the series and book 2 is still my favorite! But I am not a Cole fan and had hoped River would find someone better…so I am one of the ones to be won over😊
Congrats and thanks for the post. I love that smile, makes me think there’s more of that inside. –
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Can’t wait to read this book… it’s gonna be so awesome… one of my favourite series x
I really can’t wait for a new book. While I wait I reread the series. I love all the people in the books but I really love Nana!!!
Love love love Alexa and this series!
Great cover this series is excellent looking forrward to its release.
Damn he is cute!!
Love second chances books. This is going to be fabulous! Can’t wait!!!
As always a beautiful cover, which perfect fits in a wonderful series! Congratulations Alexa! 🌹
Thank you everyone for all the positive comments! I really appreciate it!
I’m leaving this comment for Shannon M Brott to get her name in the drawing, since she was unable to post. Good luck, Shannon! 🙂
So glad River and Cole get their second chanced!
Beautiful cover! His smile goes all the way to his eyes. ❤ I always hold out hope that people can overcome their problems and make a go of relationships. It is devastating that we live in such a disposable society where people are not willing to forgive mistakes. I am eager to read how Alexa brings River and Cole back together.
Thanks for the chance.
I’m so excited to read Trevor and Cole’s reunion. It was love at first sight and I couldn’t imagine them not getting back together. The cover is gorgeous. Congrats Alexa!!
OMG can not wait River and Cole to get their hea!! Love that you put them back together!!
Wow I love the cover and I’m so excited to read this story…I love both River and Cole and I was definitely rooting for them to get back together… Can’t wait!!
I LOVE this cover. It’s how I’ve always pictured River. Cole better work hard to redeem himself! River’s a keeper.
Another beautiful cover. I am excited to read this.
Beautiful cover! Beautiful man! Cannot wait for this book ❤️❤️❤️
I am so happy that Cole and River get a second chance. They deserve to be happy 😊 I looooooove the cover for this one. I can finally put a face to the name ☺️
Ohh so cute!
Gorgeous cover! I love his smile so much. Can’t wait to add this to my complete collection.
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Gorgeous cover!! I can’t think of a reason why River & Cole shouldn’t get another chance. I was sad when they broke up, even though they never had much “page time”. They deserve to become MCs and I’m looking forward to reading their story!
OMG, his smile… thing of beauty…
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What beautiful eyes….
Love the cover and am looking forward to your first second chance book. I have loved each and every one in this series. I often check to see if you have published a new chapter to these guys stories. I love they way you keep the entire gang in all of the books including their ever present grandmother Drumbosa. What a hoot.
What a great picture! I am looking forward to a great book to read while on vacation in early June.
I have been waiting for this!
Beautiful book cover and an amazing story line. I cant wait to read it.
So excited!!!!
Love all your books Alexa. Can’t wait for this one although I know I will have a book hangover as I will be up all night reading it as usual!!
Love the cover! I can’t wait for it to come out 😁
I love the cover and I can’t wait to read River and Cole’s story!
Great cover, beautiful smile. So looking forward to this story.
GORGEOUS!!! As always, CAN NOT WAIT to read this 🙂
Omg..so excited for river and Coles story…I truely believe they belong together💗
Thank you to everyone who visited my cover reveal, and thank you also to the 120+ of you who left a comment! I really appreciate it! The giveaway is now closed, and I’ve drawn a winner at random. Congratulations, Jennifer Guist! And many thanks again to Dani and Love Bytes for hosting me! Hugs!
This is River all the way! Perfect cover!!!
Love the cover its drew worthy. Hehehehe. Also love that your putting this two back together, i was upset when they separated. So i for one and excited about this story.
I’ve read and reread the full series. Excellent books can’t wait for this next one
Sounds so interesting. And very nice cover