Blog Tour & Giveaway: Beautiful Oblivion (Maddox Brothers, #1) by Jamie McGuire

Beautiful Oblivion

Maddox Brothers, #1

by Jamie McGuire

Release Date: July 1st, 2014

Publisher: Atria Books

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Synopsis:

The Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster phenomenon continues in the first heart-pounding new adult romance in The Maddox Brothers series.

Fiercely independent Camille "Cami" Camlin gladly moved on from her childhood before it was over. She has held down a job since before she could drive, and moved into her own apartment after her freshman year of college. Now tending bar at The Red Door, Cami doesn’t have time for much else besides work and classes, until a trip to see her boyfriend is cancelled, leaving her with a first weekend off in almost a year. 

Trenton Maddox was the king of Eastern State University, dating co-eds before he even graduated high school. His friends wanted to be him, and women wanted to tame him, but after a tragic accident turned his world upside down, Trenton leaves campus to come to grips with the crushing guilt. 

Eighteen months later, Trenton is living at home with his widower father, and works full-time at a local tattoo parlor to help with the bills. Just when he thinks his life is returning to normal, he notices Cami sitting alone at a table at The Red. 

As the baby sister of four rowdy brothers, Cami believes she’ll have no problem keeping her new friendship with Trenton Maddox strictly platonic. But when a Maddox boy falls in love, he loves forever—even if she is the only reason their already broken family could fall apart. 

In the first installment of the Maddox Brothers books, readers can experience the rush of reading Beautiful Disaster for the first time, all over again.

My Thoughts:

Wow.  I just finished Beautiful Oblivion, and I need to say that Trent Maddox's story has blown all of my expectations out of the water!  To say it surpassed every hope I had for this book, would be putting it mildly.  Ladies, nobody loves as fiercely, loyally, and with complete and utter devotion as these Maddox Brother's!  From the moment I began Trent's story, I was addicted.  I tried to turn the pages slowly, and savor each and every word, but it was so phenomenal, that I lacked the self-control.  When I came to the last page, I was so sad, because I didn't want the story to end, and I found myself going back and rereading pages.  One thing you should know about me, is that I do not like to reread books.  When I finish a story, I am done.  Well, guess what I plan on doing?!!!  I will be rereading Beautiful Oblivion, and it has earned a coveted spot on my favorite's shelf.  Not only that, I will be buying the finished ebook, and finished copy for my home library.  Also, if Beautiful Oblivion comes in audiobook, I will be buying that too!

Beautiful Oblivion is a spinoff of the Beautiful Series, and is Travis' brother, Trent's story.  In this story we get to watch Trent fall head over heels in love with a bartender by the name of, Cami.  We get new characters, which happen to be Trent and Cami's coworkers and friends, as well as a reunion with our beloved Travis, Abby, Shepley, and America.

Now let me explain the many reasons that I fell in love with Beautiful Oblivion.  The very top reason was the main characters, Trent and Cami!  Ms. McGuire created an amazing character in Trent.  He was an extremely likable character, and was always taking care of others.  He lived with his father, helped with bills, and watched out for him.  He was always there for Travis, and was the sweetest guy you could ever meet.  He looked out for the little neighbor next door, Olive, and was there for her as a surrogate brother, as she had lost her own, and missed him dearly.  Cami was strong, resilient, hardworking, giving, and loyal.  She hadn't had the best childhood, and her family was dysfunctional at best, yet she loved her mother, cousin, and three brothers fiercely.  Trent and Cami's characters were both well developed, and felt like real people.  I loved the authenticity with which they were created, and came to care about both of them deeply.  

The plot of Beautiful Oblivion was excellent.  It was fast-paced, and addictive.  Once it pulled me in, I had no hope of putting the book down, until I had finished.  All along we know that Cami has a secret that she can not reveal to Trent, yet if you're anything like me, it will keep you turning pages like a crazy person, and coming up with all sorts of theories.  When the secret was revealed, my mouth was literally hanging open, because I was in complete and utter shock!  I loved Cami and Trent together.  Cami didn't want to let Trent in to her life, but he was persistent, and didn't take no for an answer.  Sound familiar, right?  I'm thinking this is a Maddox brother trait.  I loved how once he pushed his way in to her life, they developed a strong friendship first, and their romance was a very intense, slow burn.  The whole time I was rooting for these two, and you will be too!

My Rating:

I cannot recommend, Beautiful Oblivion enough!  This story was very special, and I loved how events and the time frame in the story coordinated with the Beautiful Series.  Ms. McGuire has done it again!  I have no doubt that the Maddox Brothers Series, will be every bit as popular, and well loved as the Beautiful series!  I give, Beautiful Oblivion, by Jamie McGuire, 5 Adoring, Devoted, Romantic, "Where's my Maddox Brother?" Filled Stars!  All of you romance readers need to read Beautiful Oblivion!  Nobody does romance like a Maddox man!   

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About the Author:

JAMIE McGUIRE is the New York Times bestselling author of A Beautiful Wedding, Red Hill, Walking Disaster, Beautiful Disaster, and The Providence trilogy. She and her husband, Jeff, live with their children just outside Enid, Oklahoma, with three dogs, six horses, and a cat named Rooster.

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Giveaway:

Since I LOVED Beautiful Oblivion so much, I want to share that love with you!!!  I am giving away a copy of Beautiful Oblivion!

If a U.S. Winner, you get your choice of a gifted hard copy or ebook!

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