Today we're thrilled to host the blog tour stop for RIVAL by New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas.
Rival is book 3 of The Fall Away series - one of our favorite super steamy, angsty, and compelling New Adult series. Penelope does not disappoint with Madoc and Fallon's love/hate and forbidden romance. Filled with lies, betrayal, revenge, heartbreak, and hot, hot sex (whoa these two have explosive, undeniable, combustible HEAT) it's the total package when it comes to an addictive love story you will not be able to put down.
Read an gut-wrenching reunion excerpt, a revealing character interview with Madoc, check out hot teasers, and enter a HUGE tour Giveaway to win (2) $100 gift cards for either Amazon or B&N winners choice (2) Signed paperbacks of Rival (1) Signed set paperbacks of Bully, Until You and Rival.
Blog Tour Organized by the lovely As the Pages Turn.
Rival is book 3 of The Fall Away series - one of our favorite super steamy, angsty, and compelling New Adult series. Penelope does not disappoint with Madoc and Fallon's love/hate and forbidden romance. Filled with lies, betrayal, revenge, heartbreak, and hot, hot sex (whoa these two have explosive, undeniable, combustible HEAT) it's the total package when it comes to an addictive love story you will not be able to put down.
Read an gut-wrenching reunion excerpt, a revealing character interview with Madoc, check out hot teasers, and enter a HUGE tour Giveaway to win (2) $100 gift cards for either Amazon or B&N winners choice (2) Signed paperbacks of Rival (1) Signed set paperbacks of Bully, Until You and Rival.
Blog Tour Organized by the lovely As the Pages Turn.
“That beautiful girl hated me, and I hated her, but – goddamn it – I loved how we hated, because it was raw and real. It didn’t make any sense, but yeah – it was real.”
- Rival by Penelope Douglas
Excerpt: Madoc and Fallon's Turbulent Reunion
“This is my father’s house.” I spoke low and straightened my back. “And someday all this shit will be mine, Fallon. That bed you sleep in, along with everything else under this roof.”
“Not me, Madoc. You don’t own me.”
“Yeah.” I brushed her off. “Been there. Done that. Got the T-shirt. Thanks.”
“Get out,” she ordered, her tone hard.
I took another sip of my beer. “The thing is Fallon…I told you before to lock the door if you wanted me to stay out. Funny thing is…” I leaned in. “You. Never. Did.”
In one swift movement she whipped off her covers and stood up on the bed. Charging to the end, she slapped me across the face before I even knew what was happening.
I almost laughed. Hell, yeah.
My body stayed in place, but my head had twisted to the side with the blow, and I closed my eyes out of reflex. The sting started as a few little needles under the surface but exploded and spread like electricity. I kept my eyes shut for a few seconds longer than necessary, savoring the rush.
With the bed elevating her, she stood about six inches higher than me, and I turned my head back to her slowly, welcoming whatever she had.
She scowled down at me. “I was sixteen years old and too stupid to keep you off me,” she spat. “Little did I know that they have toothbrushes bigger than you. And I’ve definitely had better than you in the past two years, so count on the door being locked from now on.”
“Not me, Madoc. You don’t own me.”
“Yeah.” I brushed her off. “Been there. Done that. Got the T-shirt. Thanks.”
“Get out,” she ordered, her tone hard.
I took another sip of my beer. “The thing is Fallon…I told you before to lock the door if you wanted me to stay out. Funny thing is…” I leaned in. “You. Never. Did.”
In one swift movement she whipped off her covers and stood up on the bed. Charging to the end, she slapped me across the face before I even knew what was happening.
I almost laughed. Hell, yeah.
My body stayed in place, but my head had twisted to the side with the blow, and I closed my eyes out of reflex. The sting started as a few little needles under the surface but exploded and spread like electricity. I kept my eyes shut for a few seconds longer than necessary, savoring the rush.
With the bed elevating her, she stood about six inches higher than me, and I turned my head back to her slowly, welcoming whatever she had.
She scowled down at me. “I was sixteen years old and too stupid to keep you off me,” she spat. “Little did I know that they have toothbrushes bigger than you. And I’ve definitely had better than you in the past two years, so count on the door being locked from now on.”
Character Interview with Madoc:
Love, Life, Regrets and Fallon
What were your gut reactions/feelings when you heard Fallon was back in town?
Part of me was on fire. I wanted to see her again. I wanted the fight. But I didn’t trust her, and I thought she was just back to take over and push me out. I had every intention of confronting her but not letting her close.
Why didn’t you tell Fallon how you felt when you were 16 and had to sneak around?
I could barely make sense of it myself. At the time, I was self-absorbed. I like getting what I wanted, but I wanted it all the time. That was the problem. I found that when I wasn’t with her, I was thinking about her. She was so stubborn and snarky, I never dared admit it. It was a contest. Who could hold out the longest…
During your time apart, you were with a lot of girls, how did you feel when you learned Fallon’s actions were very different than yours?
I was with other girls, because I thought she didn’t want me. I thought she left of her own accord AND lied about me. It was immediate gratification, and even for a little while, I needed to forget her. When I found out she hadn’t been with anyone, I felt really guilty. Had she saved herself for me? I was glad when she told me that she just needed to grow up, that she wasn’t ready to do what she was doing. She didn’t save herself for me, it wasn’t about me.
After Fallon left the second time, you went right back to your old ways, what happened?! (stern look)
Yeah, after she left. Again! Okay, I know the first time was a misunderstanding, but put yourself in my shoes. She sleeps with me, blackmails my father, lies to me, and then leaves again. I was angry, and I didn’t feel like I owed her anything. I acted out. But she was still in my head. Always in my head.
Why didn’t you go after/find Fallon the first time she left?
After I thought that she lied to our parents and told them that I was forcing her at night, I had no interest in crawling after her. I thought she’d left of her own accord.
Why did you assume Fallon would be promiscuous like her mother?
I didn’t. I simply wanted to gauge what she was up to. I loved her, and I wanted to know if she was seeing anyone else.
We loved your relationship with Lucas. How and why did you get involved w/the Big Brother program?
It was a lot of things. I was kind of free-floating after Fallon left the first time, and I needed to do something to feel good about myself. And it was Jax. Slowly learning about the life he had and watching him grow up in the system for the couple of years that I knew him, I thought it was a good cause. My father hooked me up with the local group—he thought it would be good on my college resume—but I like kids. It was a good fit.
Did you know or had an idea what Jax was planning? Gut reaction when you found out?
I had no idea, and while I was shocked, I wasn’t surprised. Jax just kind of decides what needs to be done and does it. He doesn’t ask permission or work well with others.
How do you feel about your dad and Jared’s mom’s relationship now?
As long as they stay happy, I’m happy to gain two brothers.
After everything that's happened, what is your relationship like now with your parents?
It’s definitely closer. My mom and Fallon have a relationship, and my father and Katherine come back from Chicago regularly. My dad is trying to be around more.
What is your biggest regret in life?
I never pushed hard enough. I should’ve made my dad come home more, I should’ve told him about Patricia, and I should’ve gone after Fallon—to find out what her problem was at the very least. It took me too long to learn to lead.
If you had to do over any one event in your life, what would it be and why?
Throwing Tate’s keys in the pool. It really fucking hurt when she broke my nose.
Fallon… what are your first thoughts when you say her name?
Krispy Kremes (Don’t analyze me)
Finally… what do you love most about Fallon?
The way she makes me feel at home.
Part of me was on fire. I wanted to see her again. I wanted the fight. But I didn’t trust her, and I thought she was just back to take over and push me out. I had every intention of confronting her but not letting her close.
Why didn’t you tell Fallon how you felt when you were 16 and had to sneak around?
I could barely make sense of it myself. At the time, I was self-absorbed. I like getting what I wanted, but I wanted it all the time. That was the problem. I found that when I wasn’t with her, I was thinking about her. She was so stubborn and snarky, I never dared admit it. It was a contest. Who could hold out the longest…
During your time apart, you were with a lot of girls, how did you feel when you learned Fallon’s actions were very different than yours?
I was with other girls, because I thought she didn’t want me. I thought she left of her own accord AND lied about me. It was immediate gratification, and even for a little while, I needed to forget her. When I found out she hadn’t been with anyone, I felt really guilty. Had she saved herself for me? I was glad when she told me that she just needed to grow up, that she wasn’t ready to do what she was doing. She didn’t save herself for me, it wasn’t about me.
After Fallon left the second time, you went right back to your old ways, what happened?! (stern look)
Yeah, after she left. Again! Okay, I know the first time was a misunderstanding, but put yourself in my shoes. She sleeps with me, blackmails my father, lies to me, and then leaves again. I was angry, and I didn’t feel like I owed her anything. I acted out. But she was still in my head. Always in my head.
Why didn’t you go after/find Fallon the first time she left?
After I thought that she lied to our parents and told them that I was forcing her at night, I had no interest in crawling after her. I thought she’d left of her own accord.
Why did you assume Fallon would be promiscuous like her mother?
I didn’t. I simply wanted to gauge what she was up to. I loved her, and I wanted to know if she was seeing anyone else.
We loved your relationship with Lucas. How and why did you get involved w/the Big Brother program?
It was a lot of things. I was kind of free-floating after Fallon left the first time, and I needed to do something to feel good about myself. And it was Jax. Slowly learning about the life he had and watching him grow up in the system for the couple of years that I knew him, I thought it was a good cause. My father hooked me up with the local group—he thought it would be good on my college resume—but I like kids. It was a good fit.
Did you know or had an idea what Jax was planning? Gut reaction when you found out?
I had no idea, and while I was shocked, I wasn’t surprised. Jax just kind of decides what needs to be done and does it. He doesn’t ask permission or work well with others.
How do you feel about your dad and Jared’s mom’s relationship now?
As long as they stay happy, I’m happy to gain two brothers.
After everything that's happened, what is your relationship like now with your parents?
It’s definitely closer. My mom and Fallon have a relationship, and my father and Katherine come back from Chicago regularly. My dad is trying to be around more.
What is your biggest regret in life?
I never pushed hard enough. I should’ve made my dad come home more, I should’ve told him about Patricia, and I should’ve gone after Fallon—to find out what her problem was at the very least. It took me too long to learn to lead.
If you had to do over any one event in your life, what would it be and why?
Throwing Tate’s keys in the pool. It really fucking hurt when she broke my nose.
Fallon… what are your first thoughts when you say her name?
Krispy Kremes (Don’t analyze me)
Finally… what do you love most about Fallon?
The way she makes me feel at home.
Rival Teaser Pics: More Madoc and Fallon
Rival Synopsis and Purchase Link
From the New Adult sensation and New York Times bestselling author of Until You.
Madoc and Fallon. Two estranged teenagers playing games that push the boundaries between
love and war…
She’s back.
For the three years she’s been away at boarding school, there was no word from her. Back when
we lived in the same house, she used to cut me down during the day and then leave her door
open for me at night.
I was stupid then, but now I’m ready to beat her at her own game…
I’m back.
Three years and I can tell he still wants me, even if he acts like he’s better than me.
But I won’t be scared away. Or pushed down. I’ll call his bluff and fight back. That’s what he
wants, right? As long as I keep my guard up, he’ll never know how much he affects me….
Madoc and Fallon. Two estranged teenagers playing games that push the boundaries between
love and war…
She’s back.
For the three years she’s been away at boarding school, there was no word from her. Back when
we lived in the same house, she used to cut me down during the day and then leave her door
open for me at night.
I was stupid then, but now I’m ready to beat her at her own game…
I’m back.
Three years and I can tell he still wants me, even if he acts like he’s better than me.
But I won’t be scared away. Or pushed down. I’ll call his bluff and fight back. That’s what he
wants, right? As long as I keep my guard up, he’ll never know how much he affects me….
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Author Bio: Meet the Fabulous Penelope Douglas
Penelope Douglas is a writer in Las Vegas. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, she is the oldest of five children. Penelope attended the University of Northern Iowa, earning a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, because her father told her to "just get the degree!" She then earned a
Masters of Science in Education at Loyola University in New Orleans, because she hated Public Administration. One night, she got tipsy and told the bouncer at the bar where she worked that his son was hot, and three years later they were married. To the son, not the bouncer. They have spawn, but just one. A daughter named Aydan. Penelope loves sweets, The Originals, and she shops at Target almost daily.
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Masters of Science in Education at Loyola University in New Orleans, because she hated Public Administration. One night, she got tipsy and told the bouncer at the bar where she worked that his son was hot, and three years later they were married. To the son, not the bouncer. They have spawn, but just one. A daughter named Aydan. Penelope loves sweets, The Originals, and she shops at Target almost daily.
Stalk Penelope: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Pinterest
Huge Blog Tour Giveaway (International)
(2) $100 gift cards for either Amazon or B&N winners choice
(2) Signed paperbacks of Rival
(1) Signed set paperbacks of Bully, Until You and Rival
