Blackout

By Chris Myers

No restraining order will stop Dare from protecting Teal.

New Adult Romantic Suspense.
Steamy psychological thriller for 18 and older.

Praise for Chris Myers’s New Adult Romance and Blackout

5 Stars. Chris Myers is an incredible author. By A Diary of a Book Addict

5 Glorious Stars. I will be reading all of her books from now on! By Red Hot Reads

... the author did an excellent job of keeping me guessing who the bad boy was. By Cocktails and Books

The blackouts started happening when Teal was eight. There are long periods of her youth she doesn't remember. She has woken up in strange places, feeling disoriented and unaware of how long she's been out.

After two years abroad attending a private school and sessions with a top-notch psychiatrist, she's been deemed cured. The blackouts have ceased, or so Teal thought, until she wakes up in a ditch back home in North Carolina. Dare, the man pulling her broken body from the wreckage, has a restraining order against him. He’s no longer the clean-cut boy she went frog gigging with but road-hardened. His lean, muscular arms, riddled with tats, drag her out of the SUV. She should fear him, but instead, his touch sparks memories that tell her she once worshipped him with all her heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chris Myers
• Release date: Apr 18, 2015
• ISBN: 9781942630029

Reviews for Blackout

[fpdyme · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I received this book in return for an honest review.Super enjoyed reading this book! Edgy, intriguing characters, and a well developed plot (unraveling the mystery of the what causes our protagonist's blackouts while simultaneously following the mystery of who is following her and why keeps the reader engaged the whole book through). There were a few grammatical errors, but I will forgive them in light of how much I loved the book. I definitely need to read more by this author!

[zachrissy-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is the first book I've read from Chris Myers, so I didn't know what to expect. I love discovering new authors, especially ones that can keep me guessing... and this one did. I will definitely be checking some of her other books out.When 8-year old Teal Covington is found in the woods having been brutally attacked, all eyes fall to Dare Tucker, her childhood friend standing next to her covered in blood. Since that night, Teal has experienced blackouts. The story picks up after she moves back home from living two years in Paris and being "cured". Problem is, as soon as she's back the blackouts start again and the one person she is supposed to stay away from is the only one who can help her find the truth about what really happened to her.I enjoyed this book. There were a few inconsistencies and some grammar problems, but it does not take away from the story. Most stories are predictable, but this one kept me guessing. I thought I had it figured out a few times, but then something else happened to change my mind. I liked the romantic relationship between Teal and Dare, but thought the ending should have been different. It was a touch unbelievable. But as stated, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it.I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[rachkc · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I was intrigued by the premise of Blackout, but for me, the story fell flat. I felt the characters lacked depth, and I would've appreciated more development. Many of the sentences and phrases were strange to me; they did not fit or describe the situation/circumstance very well. Also, I do not like finding grammar errors, and there were quite a few.***I received an ARC of this book, and in exchange, I have provided an honest review.***

[readinggrrl · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Published independently this book could have used an editor or at least a few more eyes before it went to press, there were typos and other issues that may have been caught.The story itself was really interesting, Teal keeps having blackouts, thinks she is cured until she comes back to North Carolina where the blackouts come back with a vengeance. I think if some of the racy sex scenes and random french words for different body parts were toned down or even eliminated it would have made for a better book. I'm not prudish and I am okay with a good sex scene but these seemed forced. It also seemed like the author was also trying a bit too hard to capitalize on the whole 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon with some of the story line which really seemed a bit forced and the ending while not what I expected seemed a bit under dramatic. Lets just say if I found out what she discovers I would be disgusted, angry and seeking justice, but that got kind of brushed to the side.So how did I like this book? I actually really enjoyed the story, the issues I had with it were mostly easily overlooked. I do wish some of the ending had been more realistic, I'm all for the love story part of it but the horrific crime Teal witnessed just seemed almost inconsequential after she discovers it. So the ending was only partially satisfying. Would I recommend it, yea I think its a great mind candy book and there were plenty of creepy moments.

[digilormo · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I received a copy of this book for a honest review.This is not a book I would typically pick out. I am glad I requested a copy though. This was a page turner for sure. Just enough twist to keep you wanting more. I cannot wait to read more by Chris Myers.

[arthistorychick · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Blackout by Chris MyersSource: ARC from authorMy Rating: 4½/5 starsMy Review:Teal Covington has some sort of craptastic life!! At just eight years old she was attacked, her head split wide open like a melon, her best-friend was accused of molesting her, her mother disappeared from her life and, she began blacking out. In an effort to shield Teal from the small town fallout and harassment related to the events of her childhood, her father moves her to Paris where she spends two blissful years having only one blackout. Though Teal is thankful for the blackout reprieve she feels far from cured and desperately wants to understand what happened to her that fateful day ten years ago. In order to understand her past, Teal has to confront it and that means returning to the scene of the crime. Returning to North Carolina is not something Teal ever thought she would do but her grandmother (a most delightful, Lulu!) needs her and if she is ever going to be cured, North Carolina is the place to be. Before she can even get home, Teal blacks out and buries her car in the swamp where her nightmare began. Before she can go down with the ship so to speak, Teal is rescued by her one-time best friend, Dare Tucker. The ten years between now and then have been both very good and very hard for Dare. On the one hand he has grown into the sexiest man Teal has ever seen and on the other hand, he has become hardened, cynical and, angry.Dare Tucker only ever wanted to get out of his home town and become a veterinarian. The day he rescued Teal Covington in the swamp changed the course of his life and got him labeled as a sex offender for a crime he didn’t commit. Based on what Dare knows, Teal drove the final nail into his coffin with her testimony to the judge and though he has tried to forgive her, he just can’t forget how she derailed his life. To make matters worse, fishing Teal out of the swamp after her wreck gives Dare a chance to really see her. Dare is instantly struck by Teal’s beauty and though he wants to be mad at her, he just can’t control his body’s and heart’s reaction to her. Within days, Teal knows coming home was the best and worst thing she could have done. She has a new therapist (a seriously funny and caring, Miles!) who is helping her understand the events of her past, she is actively pursuing why Dare hates her and thinks she hung him out to dry and, actively trying to push past her insecurities and stand on her own two feet for the first time in her life. Teal is determined to understand her past and someone is very intent on her not discovering the truth. It doesn’t take long for Teal to realize the closer she gets to the truth the more danger she is in. Her home is invaded, her security is threatened and those she chooses to be close too are in serious danger. Before all is said and done, Teal and Dare will rip the Band-Aid off a slew of old wounds, expose a crazy number of bat-shit crazy people and, find a way back to one another. The Bottom Line: As always, Myers has created a crazy-complicated plot that is surprisingly easy to follow. There are more twists and turns in this plot than a crazy, country road but Myers takes you through it all with the smoothness and ease that only comes from a seasoned writer. Teal is a walking contradiction with her strength and her determination balanced by her vulnerability. She needs to understand her past in order to have any sort of future and she is willing to endure a whole lot of awful to get to her HEA. Dare is the highlight of this read with his actual physical strength balanced by a very caring nature. He and his brothers (whom I would love to know more about!) are a crazy mix of personalities that are ultimately loyal to one another and those they care for. Dare’s past has haunted him for ten long years and if he can do more than lust after Teal, he may have a bright and well-deserved future of his very own. The big reveal in this story is somewhat expected but the extent to which everyone is involved and the activities they were involved in is most unexpected. The reveal regarding Teal’s mother is as interesting as it is abhorrent and adds a whole new level of ick to this read. Finally, there are the naughty bits with Dare and Teal. In general, I was quite pleased with the naughty bits – Dare is quite hot, after all - but some of the language was a bit off putting for me. I don’t mean the dirty words but some of the adjectives used to describe the bits and pieces. No girl’s vagina should ever be referred to as a squeezebox, especially in the midst of sex. With that being said, I certainly didn’t let this one minor element distract me (too much!) from my overall enjoyment of the read. Honestly, if you haven’t yet discovered Chris Myers, it’s time you do so and Blackout is a fine place to start!

[ladtysreflect · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Bravo, Chris Meyers! I read Blackout in a day and a half. To not remember who your mother is, to wake up in a swamp covered in blood and not remember is a great weight to carry. In this story, Teal Covington is the “Queen” of blackouts and the weight of remembering is pushing her to the edge of a deeper hole. Chris Meyers puts us right in the shoes of the main character, Teal Covington. We only know what she knows. I love how as the reader you become Teal feeling just as lost and suspicious. You are on the edge and frustrated. You want to know “what happened?”! When we come across Dare, just as Teal you like him but yet you are still suspicious. Just as her, I said, “He wouldn’t hurt her…would he?” The author somehow creates a sense of peace around Dare but you can’t be too sure. I love the relationship between Teal and Dare. This book has it all suspense, romance, passion, humor and keeps you hooked. This is definitely an adult read as the sexual scenes are intense. This is a quick read that will keep you on the edge turning pages to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read another book from Chris Meyers.I received this book from Library Things, Member Giveaways in exchange for my honest review.