Novels by April

Published in 2014

Inspired by April's hometown and the street she grew up on. Carmen Street is a romance novel written in present day with memories woven throughout the story.  

Blurb:

Maggie reluctantly comes back home for her grandfather's funeral. While she struggles with being around family and friends, she quickly remembers why that small street meant so much to so many people. Childhood sweethearts, secrets, deceit, and a scandalous love affair bring Maggie's Story full circle as she puts the past to rest and opens herself up for a future without regrets. 

Online Reviews:

Kay Vee

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful storyline

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015

Carmen Street is a wonderful story of love, forever friendships, death, heartbreak and family. I love that the characters are believable. I laughed and cried while reading Maggie's story. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who grew up with a great family and a great family of friends.

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Published in 2014

Melissa Green's Status: Single was a year long interactive novel blog project that April created to overcome a creativity block during a medical crisis she'd been recovering from. The story is broken down into three seasons with a continued storyline in first person. The blog attained attention and commenters were included in the later publication. During season 2 and 3, the main character becomes a published author, and April published those books under her character's name. 

Blurb:

Single Blogger, Melissa Green, offers a year in her roller-coaster of single life. Split up into 3 seasons, she offers a look into what it's like being in the limelight of single life. Relationships, heartbreak, and of course the embarrassing moments of bad choices. Everything else falls under the 'Adjectives Department' which she visits often as a writer. 

Online Reviews:

Cathy
5.0 out of 5 stars From the very beginning I was hooked! I kept ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014
From the very beginning I was hooked! I kept wanting to read to find out what would happen to Melissa next. You never knew what was going to happen or what kind of predicament Melissa would find herself in next! Can't wait to read all the rest of April's books!!

Mercedes
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
This book had me at the edge of the seat waiting to see what else Melissa Green would be up too. It's witty, full of "OMG, no that didn't just happen" kind of thing. Look forward to reading more by April Gutierrez.

Kay Vee
5.0 out of 5 stars Status Single
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2014
Life, death, love, betrayal....The main character, Melissa Green, takes you through the ups and downs of her single status life. The weekly blog comments range from funny to down right nasty. You never know what's coming up next. A great read!

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Published in 2013

This diary style story is a part of the Melissa Green's Status: Single world.  During the year long interactive novel blog project that April created, the main character writes two books of her own; Love in the End is the first of those. Love in the End is a fast paced mystery romance novel.

Blurb:

The mystery behind her boyfriend Cain's death leaves Angelica Stone not only with a broken heart, but also with a multitude of unanswered questions surrounding his death. The journey to get the truth puts her in harms way. Ultimately, Angelica must find the strength to battle her failing heart, as well as the challenges that she faces to find out if there is love for her in the end. 

Online Reviews:

Kay Vee
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2013
I loved everything about this book and fell in love with the characters. The adventure, mystery and romance will keep you reading. The twists and turns make it hard to put the book down. I love when a book makes my emotions come to the surface and this book did just that! Great job Melissa Green!!!

Pamela
5.0 out of 5 stars Twist and Turns
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
This is a fast read that you start and don't move till its finished Loved the characters, they kept you wanting more.
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Doris L Lacombe
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it. it is the kind of book that once you pick it up it is hard to put it down it is so good
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2013
loved it. would reread it again at a later date it is the kind of book that once you start it you cannot put it down

Megan
3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
I have mixed feelings about this book. I liked it but I didn't. It was a weird kind of love triangle and the plot toward the end went to easy. It almost seemed rushed. What I really didn't like was that Angelica and Cain seemed mismatched. She has no more than a high school education and he is a PhD student. That to me just doesn't mesh.

Diane
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2015
Enjoyed the basic story line. But found it confusing to follow!

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Published in 2014

This diary style tragedy is a part of the Melissa Green's Status: Single world.  During the year long interactive novel blog project that April created, the main character writes two books of her own; Dear Eliza is the second of those.

Disclaimer: This book contains sensitive adult topics such as abuse, sexual abuse, infidelity and death.

Blurb:

Single Blogger, Melissa Green, offers a year in her roller-coaster of single life. Split up into 3 seasons, she offers a look into what it's like being in the limelight of single life. Relationships, heartbreak, and of course the embarrassing moments of bad choices. Everything else falls under the 'Adjectives Department' which she visits often as a writer. 

Online Reviews:

Holly D Harmon
5.0 out of 5 stars What an insightful journey!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2014Verified Purchase
I started this novel with the preconceived notion that this was a romantic story, and it is about love, but it is so much more. I laughed, I cried, I was shocked at some of the concepts but I was totally involved. I cheered Genevieve's efforts at discovering and understanding who she was and what she wanted and needed from life. I also despaired watching her demolish her chances for happiness and comfort because of her past, her self destroying actions. I came away feeling she was my friend and wishing her well, wondering how I could have helped ease her troubles.

Kay Vee
5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Eliza
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2014
Ms. Gutierrez has done it once again. This book is great. I fell in love with Roger. He may have had his faults but he is amazing. The way she writes, she makes you feel the emotions of each character and you will definitely have a rollercoaster of emotions reading this book. I couldn't put it down once I started reading.

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Published in 2008

This erotica novel is April's first published novel. 

Disclaimer: This book contains sensitive adult topics such as abuse, sexual abuse, infidelity, explicit language and death.

Blurb: 

Some truths are better left untold. It is not always true ~ about the truth setting you free. Sometimes, the truth, malicious and cruel, is that which murders all traces of true love. There are no happy endings for that which sucks the life from something pure. There are no happy endings for liars and cheaters. And, at the end of the day, is repenting for one's sins enough? It all depends on the one who is giving the love and how much he or she accepts as being enough. Travel through a love story where the heroine has more imperfections and flaws than true love can conquer. Is it enough being correct and moral when you realize all you have ever known could be taken away in a flash of light? 

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Pamela
5.0 out of 5 stars good read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014Verified Purchase
great story. Beginning to end. Never for seen how story would end. I would recommend this book for weekend of relaxing and reading

Idania Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2010
I loved this book!!! the story is a story that almost every woman can relate to and it is told so well. I actually felt like I was Ava and in her world seeing what she was seeing and feeling. i couldn't put it down! I never left the house without it and even at red lights i was reading the book:) I think its a great summer read when u are at the beach and u are laying on a towel soaking some sun, open this book and you will be enthralled in it! I recommended this book highly!!!

Suzette Borges
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read~
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2009
Everyone always says honesty is the best policy, but is it really? What if by being honest you lose it all? Malicious Truth centers around Ava, a character who is as beautiful as she is flawed. Her actions throughout the book will make you feel a wide range of emotions, wondering more than once why on earth she does what she does. Ms. Gutierrez does a fabulous job of reeling you in with the story and characters, allowing the reader to immerse themselves into Ava's world.

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Published in 2014

Broken; The first book in the Immortal Coven Series walks you through Celia's life. 

Disclaimer: This book is currently being rewritten as a series and is April's active WIP. The books available are the last in circulation and will be unavailable soon. Primary changes include: Celia's name changes to Raven. We see less of her life in high school and more interaction with the immortal witch spirt. 

Blurb:

The fairytale is not in the happily ever after, it is in the idea that everything is as you've always been told. When Celia's world gets turned upside down, she doesn't think her shattered heart could ever "feel" again. That is, until she meets handsome Dmitri. Strange things begin to happen in school and while she ponders everything that has been said and done, she discovers she's a witch and a very important witch indeed. As she discovers more about her craft importance within the coven, she has an important decision to make. For the sake of love, will she decide to choose nothing, after all? Or will she choose to stay broken? 

Online Reviews: 

Holly D Harmon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Story Line!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2015Verified Purchase
I truly enjoyed the twists and turns in this story, it just keeps you wondering where this is all going. And I love that in a story. It's engrossing and really makes you want to turn pages faster to find out what's next. I looking forward to the REST of the story.

S Lake
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2015Verified Purchase
Great author

Momiverse
5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019
I just finished reading this. There were some spelling errors but the story, itself, was great! I saw at the end that there is a sequel to this book but I cannot seem to find it anywhere. I would really love to read it, if someone can find it for me.

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Published in 2015

You're All I've Ever Needed is a fast paced romance novel in which April co-wrote with her friend Karen Venancio. 

Disclaimer: This book contains sensitive adult topics and controversial language.

Blurb:

When Morgan's marriage turns out to have been 10 years of a lie, she turns to the only person who she ever needed, Austin. He thought he's never see her again, but the moment Morgan's voice fills the tape of his answering machine, pleading for his help, his whole world gets turned upside down. Follow Morgan and Austin's journey back to one another after 10 years apart. 

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Published in 2012

Mark of the Manticore, nor it's sequel: Return of the Light, is currently not in distribution. 

Disclaimer: This book contains religious retelling

Blurb:

A forbidden tale of a broken soul, Mark of the Manticore takes the reader through a love story involving all of those in the Heavens and the consequences of Lucifer's fall from grace. 

In the post-apocalyptic period, when the world is desolate, a child of prophecy finds her way into a family of great importance. Korha Semper lives her entire life not knowing that she is the second coming, the one who is to lead the armies of Hell into battle with the great Angels of Heaven. Never once does she believe that the mark she bears on her wrist is the only marking that distinguishes her from all others who live among men. Never once does she imagine that the man who plagues her dreams is in fact her soulmate, Michael, the Prince of Heaven. 

As the story unfolds, and Korha finds herself face to face with Michael, the pull of their hearts blinds him, making him stray from his path to destroy her, but as in all 'Romeo and Juliet' tales, love does not always have a happy ending. It is the journey that changes everything. 

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For signed copies, visit the April Stults Bookstore.