09th
Jun
Jun
Welcome at
my stop on the ‘Family Portrait’ blog tour. I’m super excited to participate in this tour and I really hope you enjoy your stay! 😉
About this series:
Changes (Volume 1)
Adriana Banovic’s 15th birthday sucked! She got
fired after eight years of playing Shayanne Montgomery on the #1 soap in the
country, found out that her family was on the verge of bankruptcy
and worst of
all, forced to return to Westwood Academy. Her only saving grace was a chance
glance at dreamy mystery boy Haze Lyndon. Armed with only his picture and a
determination to find him—even if it means turning Los Angeles over on its ass.
In this new adult novel you’ll meet Robin Banovic,
Adriana’s father; financially challenged, dealing with the death of a family
member and his brother’s disappearance. You’ll meet Savannah DaCosta aka Savi,
mother/manager; Savi enjoys the life her rock star daughter Leighann has
provided. When Leighann makes a choice to end her career, Savi sees it as a
personal attack.
Adriana’s father; financially challenged, dealing with the death of a family
member and his brother’s disappearance. You’ll meet Savannah DaCosta aka Savi,
mother/manager; Savi enjoys the life her rock star daughter Leighann has
provided. When Leighann makes a choice to end her career, Savi sees it as a
personal attack.
You’ll meet college boy Haze Lyndon; New to Los Angeles,
Haze soon realizes how quickly money changes hands in the City of Angels. Will
he return to questionable ways to survive or go back to the safety of his
family in Wisconsin?
Haze soon realizes how quickly money changes hands in the City of Angels. Will
he return to questionable ways to survive or go back to the safety of his
family in Wisconsin?
The Banovic Siblings (Volume 2)
College boy Kevin Banovic’s casual affair with Savi
DaCosta suited him perfectly. Things change
College boy Kevin Banovic’s casual affair with Savi
DaCosta suited him perfectly. Things change
when he finds out that Savi is his
mom’s high school bestie. When Kevin tries to end their affair, Savi blackmails
him. After Kevin rescues Savi’s stepdaughter, L’Wren, from her abusive
boyfriend, he can’t stop thinking about her. He must find a way to handle Savi,
protect L’Wren, and keep his sanity.
Bad girl Adriana Banovic is pleased with herself for
getting her nemesis expelled from Westwood Academy. As feelings between her and
her latest victim Haze Lyndon escalate, an unexpected rival discovers her
secret and threatens to expose her. With emotions on the line, will her new
rival beat her at her own game or end up another casualty of Adriana’s wrath?
getting her nemesis expelled from Westwood Academy. As feelings between her and
her latest victim Haze Lyndon escalate, an unexpected rival discovers her
secret and threatens to expose her. With emotions on the line, will her new
rival beat her at her own game or end up another casualty of Adriana’s wrath?
Zax Banovic
has it all. Tall and
handsome, he’s an academic genius, with a killer smile and a heart of gold.
When his best friend gets into trouble, he feels responsible and covers for
him. But his best friend is not as honorable and has other plans for Zax.
has it all. Tall and
handsome, he’s an academic genius, with a killer smile and a heart of gold.
When his best friend gets into trouble, he feels responsible and covers for
him. But his best friend is not as honorable and has other plans for Zax.
The Banovic Siblings learn that
blackmail is a gift that keeps on giving.
blackmail is a gift that keeps on giving.
Bastard’s Brew (Volume 3)
When L’Wren’s ex-boyfriend Jeff suddenly disappears, she
turns to Kevin to help her find him. With one phone call, Kevin makes sure that
Jeff stays hidden and that L’Wren’s heart is broken, leaving the toyfriend.
When L’Wren’s ex-boyfriend Jeff suddenly disappears, she
turns to Kevin to help her find him. With one phone call, Kevin makes sure that
Jeff stays hidden and that L’Wren’s heart is broken, leaving the toyfriend.
door open for
Kevin to pursue her. But Kevin is not as free as L’Wren thinks; she is in the
dark about his affair with her stepmother, Savi. Savi constantly reminds Kevin
of his devious ways and uses their secret to keep him as her
“You don’t deserve
to be loved, and you don’t deserve to be happy. You and I are the same … we’re
broken inside. Everything we touch, we destroy. We don’t get happily ever after
… we don’t get to ride off into the sunset. You know who gets that? L’Wren …
she gets it, she gets the guy, and she deserves a decent guy.”- Savi
to be loved, and you don’t deserve to be happy. You and I are the same … we’re
broken inside. Everything we touch, we destroy. We don’t get happily ever after
… we don’t get to ride off into the sunset. You know who gets that? L’Wren …
she gets it, she gets the guy, and she deserves a decent guy.”- Savi
Kevin desires to be the man that L’Wren deserves, but
before he can assume the role of white knight, he brews one last plan to get
rid of Savi for good. Will L’Wren, the innocent victim in their twisted game,
become a casualty?
before he can assume the role of white knight, he brews one last plan to get
rid of Savi for good. Will L’Wren, the innocent victim in their twisted game,
become a casualty?
Kevin may have sold his body to the devil in stilettos,
but he’d be damned if he let her have his heart.
but he’d be damned if he let her have his heart.
My Review of ‘Changes’ (Volume 1):
A couple of weeks ago Gillian Felix
approached me with the question if I wanted to participate in her Blog Tour
about her new book series ‘Family Portrait’. When I read about the books in
this series I was immediately interested.
But still, before I started ‘Changes’ I didn’t really know what I could
expect. It sounded like an interesting read so I started reading it while lying
on the beach in Mexico, with a cocktail in one hand and ‘Changes’ in the other.
And I must say, I was really surprised by this book.
approached me with the question if I wanted to participate in her Blog Tour
about her new book series ‘Family Portrait’. When I read about the books in
this series I was immediately interested.
But still, before I started ‘Changes’ I didn’t really know what I could
expect. It sounded like an interesting read so I started reading it while lying
on the beach in Mexico, with a cocktail in one hand and ‘Changes’ in the other.
And I must say, I was really surprised by this book.
In ‘Changes’ we meet the Banovic and
Decosta family. We meet their children and learn about their children’s children.
These two families aren’t your average american family. No, this family is full
with ‘hot’ people (in all meanings of the word). There is a huge soap opera
star, a famous Hollywood singer and a bunch of handsome guys including a model.
Decosta family. We meet their children and learn about their children’s children.
These two families aren’t your average american family. No, this family is full
with ‘hot’ people (in all meanings of the word). There is a huge soap opera
star, a famous Hollywood singer and a bunch of handsome guys including a model.
I finished this book in only two
hours. It’s a short book and I almost feel like it’s more a description of all
the different characters than a ‘real’ book. Don’t get me wrong, that doesn’t mean
that I didn’t like the story. I definitely liked this story. I liked how the
different characters connected. Some characters just met briefly and some met regularly.
But it was really short and I was really sad when the book ended. I wanted to
read so much more about these characters. Thankfully there are more books in
this series and ‘Changes’ is only the beginning.
hours. It’s a short book and I almost feel like it’s more a description of all
the different characters than a ‘real’ book. Don’t get me wrong, that doesn’t mean
that I didn’t like the story. I definitely liked this story. I liked how the
different characters connected. Some characters just met briefly and some met regularly.
But it was really short and I was really sad when the book ended. I wanted to
read so much more about these characters. Thankfully there are more books in
this series and ‘Changes’ is only the beginning.
The character I liked the most in
this book was Leighann. I loved how she didn’t like her life as a Hollywood star
and stood up to her mom to tell her what she really wanted. Leighann was just
really innocent and wanted to live a normal life.
this book was Leighann. I loved how she didn’t like her life as a Hollywood star
and stood up to her mom to tell her what she really wanted. Leighann was just
really innocent and wanted to live a normal life.
I also really liked Adriana. She a
lot of bad attitude and I really enjoyed reading about her. Especially the part
when acted on being bullied by this terrible girl in her school.
lot of bad attitude and I really enjoyed reading about her. Especially the part
when acted on being bullied by this terrible girl in her school.
This book is the first one in the ‘Family
Portrait’ series and I really liked it. I liked the story and all the different
characters and I really want to read the next book in this series. I can’t wait
to learn more about these families. If you like stories about families and Hollywood
than this definitely the right book for you.
Portrait’ series and I really liked it. I liked the story and all the different
characters and I really want to read the next book in this series. I can’t wait
to learn more about these families. If you like stories about families and Hollywood
than this definitely the right book for you.
About the Author:
I have been writing since I was old enough to hold
a pencil. I enjoy creating characters that could be your next-door neighbor,
but would you want them as your neighbor is another story.
a pencil. I enjoy creating characters that could be your next-door neighbor,
but would you want them as your neighbor is another story.
Originally from the island of Trinidad and Tobago,
I moved to the United States in 1998. Since then I have been involved in the
entertainment industry for over ten years.
I moved to the United States in 1998. Since then I have been involved in the
entertainment industry for over ten years.
I am an entrepreneur and advocate for women and
children’s rights and I enjoy being in nature and volunteering.
children’s rights and I enjoy being in nature and volunteering.
I always wanted to work with Aaron Spelling
because I grew up watching his shows, but he died before I got the chance, so
in a way my books are an ode to him. I know he would have loved them. I tip my
hat to him.
because I grew up watching his shows, but he died before I got the chance, so
in a way my books are an ode to him. I know he would have loved them. I tip my
hat to him.
More Information:
For more
information about the ‘Family Portrait’ series and Gillian Felix you can visit
the website, sign on to her newsletter or visit Amazon. You can also find
Gillian Felix on Goodreads and Twitter.
information about the ‘Family Portrait’ series and Gillian Felix you can visit
the website, sign on to her newsletter or visit Amazon. You can also find
Gillian Felix on Goodreads and Twitter.
What people are saying:
“I see a huge following for this new series! I know I’m going to watch
for more!” Di Bylo – Amazon Top Reviewer
for more!” Di Bylo – Amazon Top Reviewer
“Gillian Felix is truly wonderful in the way she writes and captivates
her readers. She has a true gift and I guess anyone who reads her books will be
waiting for the next book as eagerly as I am.” Namrata Ganti – Red Pillows
her readers. She has a true gift and I guess anyone who reads her books will be
waiting for the next book as eagerly as I am.” Namrata Ganti – Red Pillows
“There are love, lies, secrets, and desires that rival any soap opera
out there.” Karen-Anne Stewart, Author
out there.” Karen-Anne Stewart, Author
“Over all the writing is good, there is a real plot here that you
don’t find in many books” J. Harris
don’t find in many books” J. Harris
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
Chilling on a beach in Mexico with a cocktail in one hand and Changes in another sounds like a dream! I enjoyed your review thank you so much! Thanks for having me on your site. Glad you enjoy the first of this crazy family drama.
It truly was a dream! 😀
You're very welcome! Thank you for letting me read your book!