Rachel Hollis's newest book Girl Wash Your Face is just the book I needed to read to start my new year. It's one of those books that5 stars!!!
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Rachel Hollis's newest book Girl Wash Your Face is just the book I needed to read to start my new year. It's one of those books that made me think about my life, the things I do, and it was a highly entertaining read!
A few months ago, one of my facebook friends posted about this thing called 'The Last 90 Days'. I read up on it, and I was inspired to make changes to my life and not wait until the first of the year, but do it now. I started getting up earlier, drinking more water, going to the gym more, and most importantly, I started making a gratitude list daily. It really changed my perspective on a lot of things. Since then, I started following Rachel Hollis. I love her personality and she has great tips and advice. When I got the opportunity to read this book early, I jumped on it.
Each chapter is about a lie we're told, and why that lie isn't actually true. It's a motivating read that made me want to go out and conquer the world- or at least my own life! I found Rachel's stories inspiring. This book inspired me to be better, but also not to be so hard on myself when I fail. Laced with humor, relateable stories, and things that will actually resonate and help most of us, I recommend this book to all women. It's a must read!
American Prince wrecked me in the best way possible. That ending… I can’t even. Seriously, you all who read this book when it was firs5 stars!
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American Prince wrecked me in the best way possible. That ending… I can’t even. Seriously, you all who read this book when it was first released…. how did you even function? I am so grateful I waited and I was able to jump straight into American King.
This book was not an easy read. I loved it, but it broke my heart and tore me up. These books are super steamy, but also incredible angsty and emotional. This review will be short and sweet because I’m reading American King now, and I need to finish that more than I need to review this LOL!
I wouldn’t be complete without her, and neither would Embry. She was made to be my wife, and we were made to be a three.
I can’t5 stars!!!
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I wouldn’t be complete without her, and neither would Embry. She was made to be my wife, and we were made to be a three.
I can’t remember the last time I stayed up all night reading a book. It’s been a while. I was a hot mess while reading this book. I cried, I raged, I cried some more, I texted my friend through the late hours of the night (thanks Bella) and I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! Seriously, what an epic conclusion to this trilogy! It blew me away! My emotions were all over the place, but honestly, that is one of the reasons I love this series so much. It gives me all the feels I need while reading!
After the end of American Prince I was so thankful I didn’t have to wait to read American King. I don’t know how y'all did it. That ending was painful. I was so nervous and scared, but I powered through. There are so many secrets. The lies told, the twists and turns scattered through the story. There is no way I could have guessed a few of the shocking revelations. And I loved that it took me by surprise so much. I was up all hours of the night sobbing through this book. It was devastating at times, but don’t let that keep you from reading. The ending healed my heart completely.
“I told you before, I’ll always choose the pain.”
I feel like this is one of those series that will be unforgettable to me. I can’t imagine forgetting these characters or the way these books made me feel, ever. Ash, Greer, and Embry will have a special place in my heart. I can’t even tell you which character I loved most. They were a three and I loved them all equally. This book was truly exceptional. One of the things I loved most about this one in particular, is we got the perspective of Ash, Greer, and Embry. I loved hearing from all three of them in their final book. I think we, as readers, needed that. Especially the Ash POV.
American King is a stunning, emotional, erotic, powerful, and unconventional romance. It’s such a unique story and the writing is phenomenal. The characters are complex, the story is addictive, and I can’t recommend this series enough! Gah! Just READ IT!!!!!!
“I love you, and that will always be the end of our story.”
THIS is one of those books that I will be recommending to all of my friends, beca5+ stars
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Music is the heart’s greatest librarian.
THIS is one of those books that I will be recommending to all of my friends, because Kate Stewart has delivered in a big way with this book! Drive is an epic story of love, self-discovery, and it blew me away! The perfect amount of angst, steam, laughs, and emotion, Drive is my favorite Stewart book to date!
Drive starts with Stella on top of the world. Her career is in the exact place she always dreamed. Her life is where she always thought it would be. Then she gets a phone call that rocks her. She hears a song, and it sends her in the past. We get to see Stella’s story though music. Her story really starts when she’s in college and trying to make it as a struggling music journalist. Love, loss, friendship, and music. This story has it all. It’s a love story, but it’s also a journey.
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I’d never felt that way about anyone and knew it could never happen again. He was my once . . .
Stella’s story is written in such a unique way. I love the music throughout the story, the way the chapters go, and just the over-all vibe of the book. This story is so well written, so captivating, and will keep you glued to the pages. The characters will work their way in your heart. Stella just might be my favorite character Kate has ever written. I loved everything about her. And Reid. Sigh. I adored him! Reid is a new book boyfriend for sure. As much as I loved Reid, I loved Nate, too. There were moments I was torn with how I wanted the story to go, but it worked out the way it was supposed to.
In love with two worthy kings, and I was queen of the damned.
For those of you who love Kate’s more angsty and emotional books, you won’t be disappointed in Drive! This book had the perfect amount of angst and gave me all the feels I needed. In true Kate fashion, it also had some laughs.
I can’t remember the last time I was so immersed in a book. Drive hooked me from the start and never let go. It was phenomenal. Stella’s story is completely unforgettable and will be towards the top of my favorites list for 2017! This is one I highly recommend, and it’s a stand-alone (WIN!) Definitely pick it up! It’s a MUST READ!
Oh Logan Preston! I’ve been wishing and hoping for your book from the moment I first met you… I didn’t know what to expect with thi5+ stars!!!
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Oh Logan Preston! I’ve been wishing and hoping for your book from the moment I first met you… I didn’t know what to expect with this book, but it was so much more than I thought it would be. It still was a lot of fun and had some laughs, but it was also deep, real, and raw. It really spoke to me. Logan’s story moved me and I loved it to pieces!
Logan is the middle child in the Preston bunch, the funny kid who's kind of an asshole. Now he’s an adult. He’s a high school drop out who loves to get high. He’s the one in his family with no direction. Logan spends his weeks working construction with his dad, and his weekends partying and getting high. Then he meets Aubrey and things start to change.
I am lost. I am high, floating. I am low, beneath the earth’s surface. I am night. She is day. I am darkness. She is light… Aubrey kisses me again. And she is hope.
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“What if we try, Red? What if we try, and what if that was all I could promise you? Will that be enough?”
Sigh… I love Logan and Aubrey together so much. Their story is not an easy one to read. It’s not all light and fun. There is so much emotion, depth, and it’s down right gut-wrenching at times… my heart was in my throat and I was a wreck while reading parts of this book, but by the end, I was such a happy reader. You + Me = the perfect book. I was shocked by some of the elements in this story, and I’m going to leave my review a little on the vague side. You’ll want to discover Logan all on your own.
Logan can be read as a stand-alone, but you will get more out of it if you read Lucy’s book (More Than Forever) and Lucas’s book (Lucas) before reading it. And OMG please please please tell me we are getting a Lachy book sometime in the future?!?! Lachy and his relationship with Miss. Red totally made the book! Actually, all the Prestons did! It was wonderful catching up with Lucy, Cam, Logan’s dad, and all the other Preston boys!
Jay always makes me feel when I read one of her books, but she also makes me laugh and smile. She is one of the only authors I have read that have that quality. Her books are all-consuming and perfect for a reader like me. Logan made me laugh, made me cry, and made me FEEL. It was a story of healing, family, friendship, and love. It’s an unforgettable read and going on my favorites list for 2017!
“I feel like I was destined to find you,” you murmured. My fingers paused on your spine. “I feel like you were destined to save me.”
I have one word to describe Still: PERFECTION. There was nothing I didn’t love about thALL THE STARS!!!
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I want a love with no walls.
I have one word to describe Still: PERFECTION. There was nothing I didn’t love about this book. In fact, it’s the best book I’ve read so far in 2017. It consumed me. I laid down to read it and read for 5 straight hours, cover to cover. It’s one of the most emotional books I’ve read and gave me ALL THE FEELS!
Grip and Bristol are a couple that defy all the odds being together. They’re a couple that most people on the outside don’t understand, but they work. In fact, they only work when they’re together. Words can’t express how much I loved this couple and their journey. Still is a continuation of Grip, and as much as I loved Grip, I loved Still even more.
Bristol and Grip have a love like no other, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There is so much fighting against them, they have struggles and heartbreak like you couldn’t imagine, but through it all, the one thing that never changes is that they have each other.
“I won’t ever want someone who isn’t you.”
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The loyalty, the bottomless pit that is her heart, her sense of humor. The toughest girl I know is also the most tender, and I’m so honored I get to see both sides, all her sides.
Grip loves Bristol something fierce. He loves her the way we all want to be loved. He loves the person she is, respects her, and she gives him the same right back. Both of these characters are exceptional. Their love story is something to strive for. I could go on and on about these two and their epic love. It’s easy to love someone when everything is good and easy, but to love someone this fiercely through the hard times, it means even more.
“What I feel for you is not optional, Grip. It’s a mandate, a demand I have no problem meeting. I have to be wherever you are.”
I was not prepared for the level of heartbreak I would experience while reading this story. It was one of those books that took me there. I had to leave the bed so my sobs didn’t wake my husband and finish out reading the book on the couch. It had such an effect on me. Bristol and Grip have a deep strength and having each other feeds that strength. If their love wasn’t so strong, I don’t know if they could have gotten through all they did.
Both of these characters are so special. Grip is the best kind of man. He has the biggest heart and is truly a poet. There is nothing I don’t love about Grip. He always stands up for what he feels is right, and he’s an exceptionally good person. Bristol is his perfect match in every way. She’s just as loyal as he is, and her love can never be questioned. She always sticks up for Grip and has his back. This couple is truly a power couple and have a forever kind of love.
Kennedy Ryan’s writing blows me away. It’s extraordinary and has such a poetic feel. I highlighted so much in this book! Grip’s poetry, the love this couple shares, there is just so much greatness. Still is profound. A masterpiece. It’s a book that needs to be read. It’s a truly epic love story, but it’s so much more than that. It’s real, raw, and thought provoking. It touched my heart, made me think, and gave me hope. Seriously, if I could have you read one book this year, Grip and Bristol’s story would be that book.
Sometimes, there is no reason, and there are no answers. There just is.
What do you do when one of your top favorite authors releases a new book out of no where? You drop everything and read it. When I saw Darkness Matters was live, I dropped my current read like a hot potato and jumped into this one. Jay McLean’s words are everything. This book was different than her others, but still, it was epic. It made me feel, made me think, and touched my heart.
Darkness Matters is Andromeda’s story. Well, Andromeda and Noah’s story. Andie went through something and is now getting back on her feet. A fresh start. She’s living with her twin sister Milky, and Noah is her new neighbor. The story was told from three pov’s and I think that was wise. I loved getting the present and the insight from the past.
I don’t want to talk too much about the story, but it had much to do with personal growth and overcoming obstacles. Andie had been through so much and had much to still overcome. Noah’s story was just as hard to read as Andie’s in a different way. I loved both of these characters, but Noah… he was just an ah-mazing hero!
“Noah?” she asks, and I lift my gaze. “Say something beautiful?” My response is instant. “You.”
Jay’s words matter so much to me. There is a reason she is one of my favorite authors. I love the message that is in this story. Her writing leaves me at a loss for words. Her stories always stay with me. Darkness Matters was intense, powerful, twisty, beautiful, and moving. It’s a unique book that needs to be read! The ending felt a little abrupt, but it worked for the story IMO. I give it a full 5 stars!
So, I read this book called Breach back in 2013 and it quickly made it’s way to the top of my favorites list. The main reason for that? The beautifully broken and sinfully dirty talking leading man, Nathan Throne. Nathan became one of my top book boyfriends. Breached is the first two books in the Breach series, but from Nathan’s POV.
Nathan Thorne and Delilah Palmer are two tortured souls. They both seem damaged beyond repair, but somehow, someway, they find healing in each other. With Nathan’s past, the last thing he wants is to fall in love again. To have someone and lose them. He couldn't take it. He knows the risks, and he’ll do anything to protect those he cares about. Even if that means pushing them away. There is something about Lila, though. Something that makes it hard for him to keep his distance.
“I don’t want to want you, but I do. I fucking crave you, but I can’t…I can’t give in.” There was no stopping me from getting closer, increasing the current that grew ever stronger with each passing second. “Please, Lila, push me away.”
I loved watching Lila and Nathan’s relationship change and grow. I loved that the two of them could just be when they were together. It’s a bit of a push and pull between them. Nathan is protective and broken and handles things in his own way. Their romance is forbidden, it’s intense, it’s volatile, and it’s hot as hades! Seriously, when I say Nathan Thorne is the ultimate dirty talker, I mean it! Being in his head was something else entirely. It made me love him that much more (if that is even possible).
Breached is a completely captivating, seriously sexy, and passionate. If you’ve read the first two books in the Breach series, this is one you don’t want to miss out on this! If you haven’t read the original Breach, YOU NEED TO! This is an epic series! Go forth and meet my favorite damaged hero, Nathan Thorne and his Honeybear!
Emma Scott slays me with her words. I mean, just when I think I can’t love her books more, she writes this gem. Forever Right Now is5+ stars!!!
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Emma Scott slays me with her words. I mean, just when I think I can’t love her books more, she writes this gem. Forever Right Now is a stunning, heartfelt, and unforgettable story.
Although Forever Right Now is a stand-alone, you meet Darlene as one of Beckett’s best friends in The Butterfly Project. As it was one of my favorite books this year, I was dying for this book since the moment I heard it was being written. Darlene is a character who is easy to love, at least she was for me. She’s been through a lot, but that only means that she’s overcome a lot as well. She still has a ways to go, but she’s strong and has a lot of fight in her, and I appreciate that in a heroine.
Darlene is starting fresh in a new city. She’s made the move from NYC to San Francisco and doesn’t know a soul, but is ready for this opportunity. She’s ready to move on with her life, to dance again, and to truly find herself.
Sawyer Haas is a single dad and a law student getting ready to take the bar. He’s overworked, stressed out, but seriously an amazing person. I can’t sing Sawyer’s praises enough. This man. Sigh. He touched my heart. On a personal level, I appreciated the type of man he was so much due to my own life experiences. I can’t imagine anyone reading this book and not falling in love with him.
“I’m supposed to be getting myself together and not getting swept up in all the things I usually get swept up in. I keep saying I need to work on me, but I’m doing everything right and I still feel like something’s missing.” Her eyes were impossibly blue as they gazed up at mine. “Is it you?”
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As for Sawyer and Darlene, they don’t hit it off right at first. Sawyer is a little standoffish to his new neighbor at the beginning. He's not one that gets close to new people, but the more he gets to know Darlene, the more he likes her and can’t keep his mind off of her. I loved Sawyer and Darlene’s connection. Both were fighting their own battles, but with time, they realized they did have a partner to fight with and completely had each other’s backs. And Olivia… every scene with her and Sawyer, or her and Darlene… I melted. It was just so fantastic.
Forever Right Now isn’t just a stunning romance, it’s also a tale of self-discovery, finding trust, learning to love others and love yourself. It shows that everything isn’t black and white, sometimes the law isn’t cut and dry. I appreciated that Emma tackled some hard topics in this story with both of the main characters. It made me love the book that much more.
Emma Scott is one of my all-time favorite authors for a reason. She writes books like THIS. That is the reason. She’s a magnificent story teller, her characters are always well-developed, and her writing is brilliant. I can’t recommend all of her books enough! I know I, for one, can’t get enough of her unique and special stories! Forever Right Now is an out-standing story, it’s truly phenomenal and will be going on my top favorites list this year!!! It’s a MUST READ and highly recommended by yours truly!
“Do you ever wish you could take a moment and keep it forever? Like right now…how you taste on my mouth, and your hands on me, and your eyes…God, Sawyer, the way you’re looking at me… If I could have just one moment, one feeling, and live in it forever, I would choose this one.”
“No woman can only fall in love with the music of jazz. She always quietly yearns for the musician behind the bars.”
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“No woman can only fall in love with the music of jazz. She always quietly yearns for the musician behind the bars.”
Brittainy C. Cherry is a wordsmith. She is one of those people that is doing exactly what she was made for. Behind the Bars is another masterpiece. I can’t say enough good things about this book! It moved me and gave me the feels on an entirely different level! It was brilliant and a top favorite of mine this year!
Jasmine Greene is the daughter of a traveling musician and a mom-ager. Her dad, Ray, is fantastic, but her mom is always trying to get her to be someone she’s not. Jasmine loves music and soul is what speaks to her. According to her mother, Jasmine needs to sing pop to be successful. For the first time in a long time, Jasmine has a home. New Orleans becomes home for them, as Ray has a long-term gig. While in New Orleans, she meets Elliot.
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Elliot is a sweet, shy, and quiet boy. He’s one of those too skinny and a bit nerdy high schoolers. But when Jasmine hears him play his saxophone, he becomes someone else. His music is everything. Jasmine and Elliot forge an unlikely friendship that becomes more with time. Elliot holds the key to Jasmine’s heart and nothing could ever break them apart. Until Jasmine’s mother decides to uproot her entire life. While Jasmine is gone, the unthinkable happens to Elliot and they go years without seeing each other or speaking.
Finally, Jasmine comes home. Home to New Orleans, to Ray, and maybe even to that shy boy she’s been in love with since she was a teen.
Whenever I thought of home, I didn’t think of a place, I thought of people. The ones who shaped us into the people we were meant to become. The ones who loved us with our scars, and told us those scars were beautiful. The ones who allowed us to make mistakes, and still loved us fully.
Elliot and Jasmine are both so different as adults. I won’t get into their second chance love story, but gah! It’s stunning. I felt their pain, their struggle, and their love completely. I adore these characters so much. Elliot is one of the best characters Brittainy has ever written. He’s so complex. And, as always, there are a few side characters that completely steal the show. TJ is incredible, and Ray. Oh Ray. I can’t even tell you how much I loved this man!!! (view spoiler)[
“Being blood related doesn’t make someone family, Snow White. Love does that.” - SOBS
Elliot and Jasmine’s love was strong. Strong enough to withstand the strongest of storms. Strong enough to fight the hardest of battles. And strong enough to conquer all the hardships they face along the way. It’s not without a fight, but these two are made to be. Their connection is that strong. You can feel it- it’s palpable.
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36 highlights. 36. I’m a reader who usually highlights a few of my favorite quotes while I’m reading, maybe 5-10, 15 if I really loved the book. But 36… that only happens with a Cherry book. There are so many quotes that spoke to my heart. So many moments filled with pain, hope, and love, that I needed to save on my kindle so I could go back and re-read them when I needed them. This story and these words are so special to me.
“One can’t truly heal if they pretend the cracks don’t exist.”
Behind the Bars is one of those books that will touch your heart and soul. It will make you feel, make you cry, and by the end, completely warm your heart. THIS is the reason Brittainy is my favorite author. She always makes me cry, but by the end, always always leaves my heart happy and healed. Read this book for the love, for the heart, and for the music. It’s a book that needs to be read and I give it all the stars!
With each book Beth Flynn releases, I love her more and more. Her story telling abilities blow me away. The Iron Tiara was fierce, unpredictable, unique, emotional, and gritty.
While reading The Nine Minutes trilogy, I couldn't help but be curious of Grizz's friend, Anthony Bear. When I heard we were getting his story, I was elated. Beth didn't disappoint when it came to Bear. There were some parts in this book that were insanely brutal. They actually shocked me. Bear was bigger and meaner than Grizz in a lot of ways, but was different when it came to Christy. I loved seeing the romantic side of Anthony.
She invaded his heart, his muscles, his bones. Christy even flowed through his blood.
Christy was a heroine with a huge heart, but a lot of grit. She was fierce and fabulous. It's not often there is a heroine with my name, and was so happy to read one that was so amazing! Yay!! I know I said this earlier, but it stands to be repeated. Some of the scenes with Bear really were brutal and hard to read. This book is not for the faint of heart!
The Iron Tiara can be read as a complete stand-alone, but lovers of The Nine Minutes trilogy will get some nice tie-ins. This book was full of twists, turns, and surprises. I love that it kept me guessing and kept me fully engaged. Beth Flynn has written another hit with The Iron Tiara. After reading it, all I want is MORE. More of these characters, more of this world, and more of Beth's fantastic stories! I truly loved this one and give it 5 stars!!!
“Stars also symbolize the cycle of life, solitude and gravity. They glow in the dark energy that’s the majority of space, and remind us that even in the pitch black, there’s always something that can shine.”
Ruckus is the second book in Shen’s ‘Sinner’s of Saint’ series, the third if you count the novella… and by far my FAVORITE. Dean and Rosie’s story was so much more than I thought it would be and I loved it to pieces! I expected to enjoy it, as I enjoyed the others before it, but I didn’t expect it to effect me like this. It was the perfect mix of emotional and sexy, and I loved every moment!
Dean ‘Ruckus’ Cole is one of the four ‘Hotholes’. He’s the funny one, the party animal, the manwhore. But there is so much more to Dean than that. Dean is the way he is for a reason. There are things about him no one knows, even his best friends, that have shaped him into the man he is today. His bad habits are all there for a reason. As a grown man, Dean has everything he could ever want. Everything except Rosie LeBlanc, the only woman he’s truly wanted.
Rose LeBlanc got her name for a reason. She was full of fucking thorns. She was so beautiful—so ridiculously, unbelievably alluring—that just like real roses, she grew little spikes to protect herself. Because everyone wanted to have her.
Rosie is the baby of her family, and has always been babied even more because of her illness. She has CF, and because of that, her family has always been worried about her. All Rosie has ever wanted is to live her own life. Live life to the fullest, and do it on her own terms. She’s living in NYC and getting to do what she wants, but she knows she’ll never get everything. Rosie is a lot of things, but she’s not selfish. She knows getting involved with anyone would be just that. Selfish. She probably won’t live past her 40’s and she’s not taking someone she cares about down with her.
Rosie and Dean have a bit of a back story… and it’s a bit forbidden. You see, Rosie’s sister Millie, and Dean dated back in high school. That makes Dean off limits to her. Rosie has always wanted Dean. Always. And Dean has always wanted Rosie, even when he was with Millie. He made that very clear. Now that Millie is getting married, maybe, just maybe these two can make this work…
Love felt like dipping each other in gasoline and burning together. Love felt like dancing with madness in the dark. Love felt like gasping for air when your lungs were already full.
Rosie is a new favorite heroine of mine. I completely adored her. She stole the show for me. She made this book. She’s strong and selfless, and completely lovable. Dean was also amazing. I love a good broken hero, and Dean is so much more broken then what meets the eye. I loved how the two of them were together. Ruckus and baby LeBlanc. Sigh. There were so many fantastic moments between them. Moments that made me feel and tear up, and also moments that were hot as sin! I mean, Dean Cole is one helluva dirty talker!
Ruckus is one of those books that caught me by surprise, and I mean that in the best way possible. I loved everything about this book! Highly recommend this one!
So, the first two guys that starred in the Douchebag series really were Douchebags. In this book, however, the guy was actually the op5 stars!
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So, the first two guys that starred in the Douchebag series really were Douchebags. In this book, however, the guy was actually the opposite of a Douchebag. Rhett Rabideaux is one of the sweetest, most kind hearted men you could come across. I adored him and I loved the twist in this one!
When Laurel first sees Rhett, she’s not impressed. He’s very average, and although he’s got a great body (he’s a wrestler) he’s not got the prettiest face. Rhett is a new transfer to college and he’s not having the easiest time. Between his roommates harassing him, his team basically hazing him, it’s not been the easiest transition. But then Laurel happens.
What I loved most about this book was how Laurel first saw Rhett compared to how she saw him after she knew him. It was like something clicked. This very average looking guy turned into this insanely attractive man. Because Rhett had the best heart, after getting to know him, his attractiveness grew. People become so much more beautiful once you get to know their hearts and this book truly showed that.
"God, how could I ever thought he wasn't attractive when now, he's the most handsome guy I've ever seen.”
Rhett is one of the best guys I’ve ever read about. There was nothing about him I didn’t like. Laurel started off a little meh to me, but she grew on me with time. I loved this couple together! And it was great seeing all of my favorite characters from the first 2 books. I was surprised that this was Rhett’s book. I was expecting Elliot’s (hopefully he’s next?!?!) but it was a pleasant surprise because the book ended up being AMAZING!
Sara Ney has quickly become a favorite of mine. After reading this series, she is an auto-buy author for me! I adore these books and highly recommend!
God, I like him so much. Drown in his goodness. His kind spirit and pure heart. The romance of his second language. Sweet brown eyes and beautiful smile.
So… let me start out by saying that THIS is by far the HOTTEST book I’ve read this year! I mean, sweet baby Jesus! Isabel Love burns up the pages with Unconventional! When I first read Untouchable, I was curious about Max and Monica’s wild friends, Charlie and Quinn. This book is a complete stand-alone, but if you’ve read Love’s first book, you’ve already met our leading man and lady.
Charlie Nelson is a photographer. He’s perpetually single, preferring just to hook-up. Charlie’s been hurt in the past and that has turned him into the type that doesn’t do relationships. He meets his match when he meets Quinn Fitzpatrick. Quinn is also an artist. She is the same as Charlie in a lot of ways. Quinn is the girl that just wants to have fun. She’s not into anything serious. She and Charlie develop this flirty and super sexy friends with benefits relationship.
It’s just what they both want. Friends. Lots of sex. No strings. They push the boundaries with each other, delving into their deeper sexual desires. Through that, they start to trust one another, care for one another, and maybe, even start developing real feelings for one another. What I loved most about Quinn and Charlie is that there was no judgment between the two of them. They accepted one another and just got each other.
I am one of those readers that will rarely five star an erotica type book. They never really hit all of my love buttons, because a lot of the time they are super sexy, but don’t give me enough story or enough feels. Unconventional had it all. Steamy, emotional, funny, and the perfect amount of feels. I love Isabel’s writing. LOVE IT! If you’re looking for a fun and naughty read with some depth and a real story attached, this is the book for you! I can’t wait to see what else Love has in store for us!
“Life has taken so many choices away from us, and I like that we get to define our happily ever after.”
I’ve read a lot of Karina Halle books. She is a versatile author and can write many different 5 stars!!!
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Where there’s a will there’s a way.
I’ve read a lot of Karina Halle books. She is a versatile author and can write many different types of reads. I feel like with Before I Ever Met You, she picked so many of my favorite tropes and put them all in one book. Forbidden love/office romance, older man/younger woman, single mom, an incredibly swoony hero- this book had it all! One of my favorite books by Halle and definitely a great book for contemporary romance readers!
Jackie has been through a lot in the last 7 years. She’s survived an abusive relationship, raised her son Ty, and is now coming home for a fresh start. Ty and Jackie move in with her parents temporarily while Jackie gets on her feet. Part of that getting on her feet is a new job. Jackie starts work at her dad’s company, but she starts as the assistant to her dad’s partner, Will McAlister. She hasn’t seen Will in about a decade, and at 25 now, Jackie was just a teen then.
Will is recently divorced and back in his hometown of Vancouver. He’s spent the last decade with his ex running the LA office, and he’s home now. When his partner insists he gets a assistant, he doesn’t know what to expect. Especially when he hears it's his daughter, Jackie. Jackie is different that last time he saw her. He didn't expect this. Now, she’s irresistible to him. And he is irresistible to her.
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Will and Jackie. Sigh. I loved them both. Jackie is a wonderful mom and person. I love that she is trying to get her life back and I love how she is with her son. Will is just perfect. He’s also great with Jackie’s son (swoon) and is an all around good man. There is nothing better in a book than falling in love with the hero AND heroine. Before I Ever Met You had me doing just that. The chemistry between these two jumped off the pages from the start and never died down. You could feel it. And the forbidden romance aspect of the book… it kept my heart racing!
"How is that life can be so crazy, so chaotic, so scary. And yet one kiss from you and all that goes away.”
This book shocked me in the best way. I don't know what I was expecting, but I wasn’t expecting a sweet, sexy, and swoony romance. Karina has proven over and over again that she can write anything. This book just showcased, once again, that she can write an amazing contemporary romance. I loved the forbidden love, the age gap, and the moments of steam in and out of the office. I loved Ty, Jackie, and all things Will McAlister. This book was perfect for me. Perfect. I couldn’t get enough. And that epilogue! Ah! Once again, perfection! This is a book all lovers of romance need to read! 5 stars!
Corinne always writes the best emotional books. She’s one of the authors I turn to when I want an ugly cry5 stars!
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“Let go for one night.”
Corinne always writes the best emotional books. She’s one of the authors I turn to when I want an ugly cry. We Own Tonight is a bit different than her other books in that respect. It’s emotional at times, but it’s much lighter in a lot of ways as well. It’s safe to say that Corinne can do more than just emotional. This book made me laugh, made me smile, and yes- made me tear up once or twice. It was a fantastic read!
As teenagers, we all had that one boy band and that one person in that band we were a bit infatuated with. Mine was Brian Littrell from the Backstreet Boys. I was a bit obsessed. Posters on the walls, screaming his name at concerts, a tee-shirt with his face on it. I’m not even embarrassed, because I figure most of us had this little obsession going on when we were young. The heroine of this story, Heather is no different. Heather loved Eli Walsh. He was her Brian. Now Heather is grown, divorced, and going to see Eli and his group in concert with a few friends. She never, in a million years could guess that she would connect with Eli and have one night with him.
I LOVED the start of this book. The premise was one I hadn’t read before and I thought it was great. Eli and Heather have such a connection and epic one night. Heather’s life is complicated, though. She can’t have a relationship right now. Not even with the elusive Eli Walsh. Eli is persistent though. He’s not wanted anyone the way he wants Heather in a long time. Eli is hard to say no to, and even harder not to fall for…
Sweet, sexy, swoony, a lot of fun, and just enough emotion to give me all the feels I need in a book, We Own Tonight really hit the spot for me! A 5 star read I highly recommend!
“I thought I knew what love was, I didn’t have a clue until you.”
Aly Martinez is one of those authors who sometimes writes great books, and sometimes writes exceptional books. This book is beyond exceptional. When I finished this book I was in absolute shock. Like, ‘OMG what is this life’ kind of shock! It was emotional and tore me up inside. I mean that in the best way possible! It’s one of those books that will stay on my mind for a long time and never leave my heart.
Broken characters are my kryptonite. And Charlotte is so broken she seems completely shattered, unable to be put back together. Then she meets Porter.
“Hi. I’m Porter Reese.” I didn’t know it yet. But those four simple words changed my life all over again.
Porter Reese is a broken man as well, but he’s got something to live for. Something that keeps him together. Porter is an incredible character. For all he had been through, he has such a kind and healing heart. I loved how persistent he was to get to know Charlotte and how he helped her, even though he was hurting as well.
These characters and their stories broke me. I’m talking full on gut wrenching sobs. I don’t want to talk too much about the characters stories or history, because being so caught off guard by the twist in this book made it that much better.
The Darkest Sunrise is one of Aly’s best books yet. It’s epic and completely unforgettable. It could very well be my favorite book of 2017. It’s THAT GOOD. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that’s effected me so much, and one that I was unable to put down while reading. The ending shocked me. It wrecked me. I’m so happy Aly is releasing this duet in the same month. My poor heart can’t wait much longer! This book is a MUST READ- seriously, don’t skip out on it! It’s everything!
“I know who you are, Charlotte. And I know it doesn’t feel like the darkness when we’re together.”
This duet completely blew me away. I don’t even know what to say about these books, but I guess READ THEM is a good place to start! Seriously- you need to read these books!!!
The Darkest Sunrise left us with one heck of a cliffhanger, and I wasn’t sure how this book was going to go. Honestly, I had no idea how Aly would make this all okay. I was so nervous starting this book. What both of these characters have been through now… I can’t even imagine it.
Maybe he was right. We’d been through hell. If ever there were two people who deserved a happily-ever-after, it was us.
This story gave me so many feels. Both of these books. The first book, I bawled like a baby. This book, I teared up a few times, but it wasn’t as emotional in a way that made me cry. It was heart wrenching in other ways, though. My poor Porter. He’s an incredible character through this book. Even during the times most people would have fallen apart, he somehow managed to keep it together. He and Charlotte were there for each other in their times of need. They had each others backs even when it seemed impossible and I loved that about them.
When I broke, Porter was there to pick up the pieces. And, when Porter lost sight of the light, I was there to hold him in the darkness. No questions. No judgments. No faking it. No apologies.
This story had such a tragic start, I didn’t know how these characters could overcome, but they did. They persevered, they healed, and out of the darkness came light. The Brightest Sunset, along with The Darkest Sunrise are top favorites of mine this year. If you’re looking for a read full of emotion, heart, and healing, pick these up! You don’t want to miss this beautiful story!
“Your art, our memories, the memories people have of us...it makes us immortal.When you love someone, whether it be your family, friends, partners, whatever, it's like planting a little seedling of yourself inside of their hearts.”
I can always count on Renee Carlino to write stunning stories. Wish You Were Here is an emotional, poignant, and beautiful story of love, loss, and soul mates. This is one of those books that rocked me to my core. I started reading it, and to be honest, it didn’t’ hook me at first. The more I read, though, the more I loved it. It affected me so much towards the end, I had to leave my bed and go read on the couch so I didn’t wake my husband up with my crying.
Charlotte is in her mid-late twenties, but she still doesn’t feel like she has much direction in her life. She lives with her best friend, Helen, works as a waitress full-time, and is in school… again. This time for cosmetology, which she learns she doesn’t really have a knack for. Along with being a little lost on the career front, she also has a bad picker. Her last few boyfriends have been less than stellar. Then, one night, she meets Adam. Charlotte has never met anyone like this man. He enamors her from the start and she knows it’s only one night, but she’s never felt like this before about anyone.
One night is all Charlotte and Adam have, but it’s an unforgettable night. No matter what happens or who comes into her life the next few months, she can’t forget him….
There is so much more I want to say about this story, but I loved being surprised by certain things so I’ll keep quiet about the plot. This book, it moved me. It made me think, made me feel, and really got to me. It’s been a few days since I’ve read it, and it hasn’t left my mind. I love books that have that type of impact on me. They seem to always end up on my favorites list, as I’m sure this one will.
Adam is such a beautiful soul. He is an unforgettable character. Charlotte is one of those heroines who I wasn’t sure if I loved at the beginning. She really did change and grow though, and I ended up adoring her. I was blown away by how selfless she was.
Wish You Were Here is a story that touched my soul. Carlino’s writing is flawless. If you’re looking for an emotional read with lots of heart, don’t miss out on this book. It’s a top favorite for 2017.
Mia Asher never ceases to amaze me with her stunning writing, real characters, and brilliant stories! Love Me in the Dark is a beautiful story with just the right amount of angst and all the feels! This book captivated me from the first page, and it didn’t let go. It’s one of those books I read cover to cover and loved every second. I have no doubt it will be on my favorites list for 2017!
When I read the blurb for this book, I knew I had to read it.
Two strangers in Paris ... One passionate, earth-shattering kiss.
I knew this would be an epic romance, but what I didn’t know was that the story would focus on so much more than just romance. This is a story about a woman finding herself. About a woman finding her worth.
Valentina’s trust has been shattered by the one person she’s supposed to be able to trust the most. It’s hard to move on and forgive when that person isn’t doing anything to repair what has been broken.
Trust was like a plate. Once it was broken, it didn’t matter how much glue you used to put it back together; it would never be the same. So here I am holding onto the broken fragments of our love—our marriage—trying not to cut myself with them.
When Valentina and Sébastien meet… that kiss… their chemistry… it’s explosive. But it’s noting Valentina wants or is looking for. She tries to keep her distance, but it seems like Sébastien is everywhere. And he’s the type of man who is hard to ignore.
The love story between Sébastien and Valentina was sensual, healing, and a bit forbidden. I loved these two characters. Sébastien was incredible. There was nothing about the man I didn’t love. And Valentina was such a great person. I felt like she was always trying to do the right thing. She was stuck in a place of trying to do what was best for her/finding herself, and trying to do what she felt was best for other people. As a woman, I totally understand that and can relate. Sometimes we need to feel needed, and can be ‘fixers’. Getting the POV of William helped me so much to understand what was really going on. That man was truly something else…
But back to Sébastien and Valentina. Honestly, Valentina was the star of the story for me. I swear to you, Mia writes these female leads that are amazing. They speak to me and are so relatable in any ways. I really loved the woman Valentina was, how she came into her own. That, to me, was just as important and beautiful as the romance.
There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.
Love Me in the Dark is full of passion. It’s intense, romantic, and unforgettable. Mia Asher’s writing is truly extraordinary. This book rivaled Arsen for my favorite of hers. It was addictive, unputdownable, and captivating. A definite favorite of mine and a must read!
“J’ai envie de toi. J’ai besoin de toi. Tu me rends fou.”
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