The Aristocrat is the latest novel by author Penelope Ward and O.M.G. in my best Chandler voice… could this cover be any more gorgeous?! I mean that aThe Aristocrat is the latest novel by author Penelope Ward and O.M.G. in my best Chandler voice… could this cover be any more gorgeous?! I mean that alone is an automatic one-click, not to mention said author and well the blurb… it had me at BRITISH! This review is short and sweet because yeah… no spoilers here… it would ruin so much. With that said, this book is one that needs to be experienced, for lack of a better word. Be ready to fall for Leo, for this complex story, and for all that makes it good, but at the same time, be prepared for a roller coaster of a ride with plenty of heartache and heartbreak. It is a story of falling hard and fast, distance, and second chances. Throw in an amazing character like Sig, and you will be up late at night dying to find out what happens next.
Bottom line… read this book. Another novel by Ms. Ward that will take a hold of your heart and not let go… not for a long while. Leo and Felicity's story is definitely worth checking out! Stay way from spoilers and just read it. 3.5 stars...more
~ 4.5 Stars ~ I'll start off by saying that I absolutely LOVED everything about this story! Donovan is a helluva hero in this one and you will absolu~ 4.5 Stars ~ I'll start off by saying that I absolutely LOVED everything about this story! Donovan is a helluva hero in this one and you will absolutely NOT want to miss meeting him!
The Spark is the latest contemporary romance novel by author Vi Keeland, and just like with her previous novels, she does not disappoint with this one. Everything that you are looking for in a romance novel is here... the perfect man... all hot, sexy, educated, yet with a less than stellar past... then you have a strong, intelligent, woman who needs to learn to trust again, and finally, secondary characters that you might just know IRL. Throw in the meet cute start and you have it all. Sweet times, sexy times, HOT times, and oh some very angsty times which make for a great read.
Aside from a great story, my most favorite part/person was Donovan. He just had it all and I loved that he at no point in the book was a bad boy or jerk that needed "fixing". He was thoughtful, generous, and oh so, so very sexy. He treats Autumn with so much care, yet, can get down and dirty too just like we love our alpha males. Vi Keeland gives us another sexy book boyfriend to fall for and a story so well told that it will keep you reading long into the night.
They say to never judge a book by its cover... while that may be solid advice, this cover is EVERYTTHING! As with all of V3.5 Stars for The Invitation
They say to never judge a book by its cover... while that may be solid advice, this cover is EVERYTTHING! As with all of Vi Keeland's books, the gorgeous cover matches the character to a T and gives you a pretty awesome visual to go along with the story. Hudson is one fine man and one that you are definitely going to want to meet.
The Invitation is the latest contemporary romance novel from the very talented Vi Keeland. From the get go, I was hooked! What a great start to a solid story... wedding crashing? Yes, please! Stella and Hudson's story takes off right away and I just loved how they met. I especially loved her bestie, Fisher! Everyone needs a Fisher in their life.
The New York City setting was perfect for this sexy, sweet, sassy, chic, and just a bit dramatic story. My favorite thing about it was all the interwoven characters and the relationships that formed... Stella and Hudson, Stella and Olivia, and of course the amazing bff relationship between Stella and Fisher. These characters were everything. So if you are looking to immerse yourself in a new novel, look no further than The Invitation. Another good read by the very, very, very good author! ~ Yesi...more
4.5 starts I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVED Sebastian and Sadie's story! Like... sigh, swoon, love... throughout the entire book. Hap 4.5 starts I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVED Sebastian and Sadie's story! Like... sigh, swoon, love... throughout the entire book. Happily Letter After is the latest book by the amazing writing duo that are Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland. With all the craziness going on in my life right now... I honestly went in blind... why not read the blurb... I mean... do I need to? It's Penelope and Vi... LOL! Seriously though, I picked this up simply because I know that these authors will deliver a solid story and well, this cover... gorgeous!!! Plus, I LOVE a good single dad romance and boy is this a GOOD one!
From the get go I was hooked... who doesn't love sweet letters and an equally sweet person sending them and responding to them too? I found the storyline and premise unique, I loved the NYC setting, and I found myself fully invested in the story. All of the main characters... Birdie, Sadie, and Sebastian all had so much to offer and I felt like I truly knew them. This is a slow burn romance as well as a sweet story of friendship, healing, and love...so much love. While I can go on and on and try my hardest not to spoil... I am going to stop and simply say... read this book. It will give you all of the feels and so much more. I honestly couldn't have loved Sebastian more. Another WINNER by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland!...more
I'm a sucker for small town, second chance romance novels... throw a rock star in the mix and I am SOLD! Lies & Lullabies has all the magic of a classI'm a sucker for small town, second chance romance novels... throw a rock star in the mix and I am SOLD! Lies & Lullabies has all the magic of a classic Sarina Bowen story and all the feels for second chances. The setting, the characters, the surprises, and the all around love story that is all Jonas and Kira made this an unputdownable read... if that's even a word. The heart break, the loss, the betrayal, and yet all the love that surrounds them made it impossible for them to stay away.
There was so much to love about this story and I can't wait for more from this series by some of my favorite authors. Lies & Lullabies will keep you reading long into the night. A great start to what is sure to be a great series!...more
3.5 ON THE FENCE Stars A heartfelt, angsty, and emotional roller coaster... those are the first words that come to mind. It had been a long time sin 3.5 ON THE FENCE Stars A heartfelt, angsty, and emotional roller coaster... those are the first words that come to mind. It had been a long time since I visited Hart's Boardwalk. This was on my list of highly anticipated books by one of my absolute favorite authors. Did it deliver? Well... Jack sure did make me emotional... not in the best way though... good Lord he put Emery through so much! While I knew that he wouldn't be a favorite, I don't think I was fully prepared for the crazy angst that came with being in his world. Emery, bless her heart, she loved that man, no matter what. I think at times she showed glimpses of a strong woman and by end, I fully believe that, but along the way... I wanted to shake some sense into her. Together though...? Yes, the totally belonged to each other.
The Truest Thing is definitely high on the emotional angst and slightly low on the sexy times that we have come to love from this author. If you are a fan of this series or if you are reading this as a standalone, you'll have to form your own opinion. My feelings are definitely mixed... some good, some not so good, but I sure did keep reading... lol! So did it deliver? Yes...? No...? Still on the fence...? Samantha Young brings your beautiful writing to life with these complex characters... check it out and see if Jack and Emery can steal your heart. I will say that I LOVED being back on Hart's Boardwalk and can't wait for more as Ms. Young did leave a few open doors. ...more
I'll start off by saying this... READ. THIS. BOOK. This is by far one of my favorite reads of the Summer!!! A GUY WALKS INTO MY BAR by Lauren Blakely I'll start off by saying this... READ. THIS. BOOK. This is by far one of my favorite reads of the Summer!!! A GUY WALKS INTO MY BAR by Lauren Blakely is simply amazing and it absolutely blows my mind that this is Lauren Blakely's first MM book. To say that Dean and Fitz stole my heart... is an understatement. I loved everything about them and I know that if you are a fan of this genre, you will too.
This is a no BS story... that's really how I feel. Their first meeting, all the "meetings" after, the banter, their insane chemistry, and the sparks that fly each and every time they grace the pages is fantastic. Told in dual POV's and in a way that makes you feel as if you are part of their inner friendship circle, makes AGWIMB an great read. I mean, what's not to love about a sexy British bar owner and an equally sexy NHL player in town for a few days? When I tell you that it's a no BS book... I mean it. These are gorgeous, intelligent, men who know what they want (uh each other) and who think that they have their life all planned out. Reading it all unfold, gave me ALL of the feels. Plus the scenery with London in the background, their group of friends and family, and the all around feel of what was happening between them, made it all just so good.
Bottom line, this is a must read and I wish everyone took the time to "meet" Dean and Fitz... or James as he is sometimes called... ;) LOVED!!! I hope to see more MM in Ms. Blakely's future!...more
A feel good story that will leave you with a happy heart and a big smile on your face… that’s my one way of describing this latest novel by Penelope WA feel good story that will leave you with a happy heart and a big smile on your face… that’s my one way of describing this latest novel by Penelope Ward. The Anti-Boyfriend as a title gives you the bad boy vibe turned hero impression that we are so used to… oh but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Deacon is far from a bad boy and the absolute perfect boyfriend… definitely nothing ANTI about him! Now, to get him to see that, that’s a whole other story and that’s what makes this book such a good read.
This is Cary’s and Deacons story, this is Sunny’s story, and it’s a beautiful story. The somewhat player, falls for the sweet, single-mother next-door… yes please! If you are looking for a heartfelt, emotional, sweet read, then this is the book for you. It’s high on the emotional side, low on the angst and unnecessary drama, which I seriously appreciated. Another winner by Penelope Ward! I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next....more
It's finally time to say goodbye to the Wicked Horse Vegas series... it's been a heck of a ride, LITERALLY! Wicked Billionaire is the final installmenIt's finally time to say goodbye to the Wicked Horse Vegas series... it's been a heck of a ride, LITERALLY! Wicked Billionaire is the final installment in an amazing series. I feel like we've come a long way from when we first met Jericho in book one. I have thoroughly enjoyed every single installment and reading this one was definitely bittersweet.
While the premise is good and the steam and hotness is there... the two main characters lacked just a bit of that spark and chemistry that I have come to expect in these books. Declan and Bailey have a tumultuous relationship to put it lightly... it starts off pretty crazy, turns into a boss/employee forbidden relationship, and finally forms into, what, I'm not quite sure. Overall, it was a good read and it kept me going wanting to find out how it all came to an end.
Fans of the series will no doubt enjoy their story, but for me, something was missing. Don't get me wrong... if you are in it for the insanely sexy scenes and that classic Sawyer Bennett magic, then definitely pick this one up! I'm excited to see what's in store next from Ms. Bennett! ...more
Well this was super fun read! And by fun I mean super sexy, angsty, and emotional. If you aren't totally intrigued by the blurb, then I don't know whaWell this was super fun read! And by fun I mean super sexy, angsty, and emotional. If you aren't totally intrigued by the blurb, then I don't know what to say, because I was SOLD on it immediately. Never mind that I love Vi Keeland and the sexy tales she spins, but seriously... feuding families, old money, and a hostile work environment... love it!
The Rivals brings it from the get go... the first encounter, the first hate bang, the first of many btw, and the first true show of actual emotion... in the swoony way. I fell head over heels in love with Weston Lockwood. Of course I'm a sucker for a rich, cocky, bad boy... but what I wasn't prepared for was his true self... OH MY GAWWWWD... I wanted to just hug him and love him and make everything better for him.
What I love about Vi Keeland's books is that while you are expecting one thing, she has the ability to totally change course, and still make the story absolute perfection. While this book was not perfect and I had some issues here and there with Sophia, it did not affect how I felt in the end. Happy. And that's what I want from books... an emotional roller coaster that leaves me satisfied and happy in the end. Another winner by this author... definitely recommend!...more
The wait for Malik Fournier's book is FINALLY over! After reading about his mission gone wrong and captivity in the previous books, I've been looking The wait for Malik Fournier's book is FINALLY over! After reading about his mission gone wrong and captivity in the previous books, I've been looking forward to this book the most. I can wholeheartedly say that it did not disappoint. I fell hard for the broken hero and his journey to acceptance, recovery, and peace. His story is a bit different than the previous ones as it's not a romantic suspense, while it still gives the full vibe of the series, it's more about the aftermath than the actual happenings during a mission.
Malik and Anna's story is full of emotions and sometimes those emotions leave you utterly gutted. I felt so much for Malik and all that he was going through. Anna was the last person that should have provided support, yet, she was the perfect one to give it. Their path that leads to a love so strong that it really couldn't be suppressed, is absolutely breathtaking. Jump on this emotional journey with them, you will not be disappointed.
I can't wait to read more about the Jameson Force Security Group and whatever else Sawyer Bennett is willing to give us! Bring on Code Name: Rook! ...more
Let's just start with the cover... yeah, I know, don't judge book by their covers but HOLY HELL... so freakin' HOT!
THE REBEL is my first book by this Let's just start with the cover... yeah, I know, don't judge book by their covers but HOLY HELL... so freakin' HOT!
THE REBEL is my first book by this author and the first I've read in this series, so when I say that the intro was confusing to me and that I had to go back and read the blurb to make sure I was reading the right book, I'm pretty sure it's due to that.
As for Asher and Tessa, I did love them together and their first encounter was awesome, so I’m thinking... hell yeah! However, everything that followed was was a one-way street to crazy town! LOL! There were so many different ways that this book could have gone, and I swear just about every single one was included. That could be a great thing for some readers, but not necessarily for this reader.
I really did love Asher, I mean he’s hot AF and has a heart of gold. I liked Tessa too, she was sassy and pretty bad-ass. And together, their chemistry was insane! What didn’t do it for me was the actual story... while it kept my interest, it was just too much and over the top on both the drama and they way things would play out... which in turn made the story pretty unbelievable. Just too many different things piled all into one book. I was expecting a forbidden, taboo, teacher/student romance and what I got was partly that, but it was sooooo not the main storyline. With that said though, I couldn't stop reading and definitely enjoyed the ride on said crazy train!
All in all, a pretty good read, but I couldn’t help feeling slightly mislead when it was all said and done. Of course, it could have been just me and missing the previous stories. ...more
For the love of all Rom-Coms read this book! I'm a total sucker for romantic-comedies not only on the big screen but in print and Not Like the Movies For the love of all Rom-Coms read this book! I'm a total sucker for romantic-comedies not only on the big screen but in print and Not Like the Movies gives you the absolute best of both worlds. What more can you ask for? This is the highly anticipated follow up to to Waiting for Tom Hanks and it's told in Chloe's POV. What happens when your best friend puts your life on the big screen and without really being too covert about it? It creates all kinds of fun things! Follow Chloe and Nick as they find their way to each other...despite the challenges, the obstacles, uh Chloe... cough, cough... lol... and everything else going on in their lives. I fell in love with Nick and was so rooting for him. Their chemistry is sexy and sweet, their banter is fun, and once Chloe finally sees clearly, all is right in their world.
Not Like the Movies will take you on an emotional ride... one that you won't want to end. Sweet, swoony, and rom-com truly at its best. Kerry Winfrey delivers a winner with book two... hoping for more soon! ~ 3.5 Swoony Stars ...more
3.5 Stars ~ A small town, second chance romance that brings all kinds of emotions... The Player Next Door is the latest novel by K.A. Tucker and it's 3.5 Stars ~ A small town, second chance romance that brings all kinds of emotions... The Player Next Door is the latest novel by K.A. Tucker and it's one to add to your summer reads for sure. Not only is it a second chance romance, but it also bring so much more... enemies to lovers, forbidden, neighbor, steamy romance too! Plus it can also be hella angsty along the way. Shane and Scarlett light up the pages and it can go either way for you... frustrated as heck with Scar and her inability to let go of her grudge, swoony as heck over Shane and his sexy firefighter, single-dad self, angsty as heck with the will they or won't they back and forth, and really I could go on and on.
Bottom line, if any of the above interest you, then pick up the book and dive right in. This author has proven her talent when it comes to contemporary romance and I can't wait so find out what she has in store next! ...more
What can I say...? Elle Kennedy has delivered another winner in this super fun spin-off series Briar U! Highly anticipated doesn’t even begin to coverWhat can I say...? Elle Kennedy has delivered another winner in this super fun spin-off series Briar U! Highly anticipated doesn’t even begin to cover it and Elle sure did tease this one keeping us on pins and needles. Jake and Brenna’s story is fun, sexy, and full of humor. Their banter is light-hearted but their chemistry is insane!
Brenna hates Harvard with a passion, Jake is Harvard’s star hockey player... so how does this fake date happen? Oh you’ll so want to read to find out!
If you are a fan of The Off Campus Series and enjoyed The Chase, book 1 in the Briar U series, then this one will fall right into place. You’ll fall in love with these characters and get to spend some time with old favorites. Definitely worth The Risk!...more
3.5 stars ~ It seems like the wait for this book was forever and a day... goodness! The anticipation was at an all time high, however the final prod 3.5 stars ~ It seems like the wait for this book was forever and a day... goodness! The anticipation was at an all time high, however the final product left me wanting just a bit more. Loved Hunter, thought Demi was ok, not cool with all the time spent focused on the Ex, and the ending was unexpected (not necessarily in a good way)... mixed feelings is how I can best describe the The Play made me feel. I absolutely adore the Briar U Crew and am hopeful that we’ll see more of them in the future....more
This may be my favorite read of the Summer yet! A perfect blend of slow-burn romance, angst, and swoony moments everywhere you look... with a gorgeousThis may be my favorite read of the Summer yet! A perfect blend of slow-burn romance, angst, and swoony moments everywhere you look... with a gorgeous setting to let it all soak in too. A Sweet Mess brings together a pastry chef and a food critic... sparks fly from the moment they meet and then sparks fly the moment said food critic practically ruins the bakery with a harsh review.
This book took me by surprise as this is a new to me author and I had no idea what to expect. What I got from Jayci Lee was a beautifully written story about two people who were destined to meet and fall in love. Aubrey Choi and Landon Kim couldn't have been more perfect for each other... their chemistry was insane, their likes and interests were so similar, and their time spent together in a villa left smile after smile on my face. Aubrey's character was strong, driven, yet funny, sweet, and compassionate. Landon's character was the the perfect jerk on the outside, sweet on the inside, gorgeous, leading man who you couldn't help but fall for. Together they brought out the best in each other and you are rooting for them from the get go.
The story, the main characters, the friends, the setting... ALL of it, worked perfectly! A Sweet Mess is meet-cute, Food network-y, contemporary romance at its best. LOVED! So if you are looking for a fun escape, this is it. I can't wait to read more from this author. Definitely recommend! ~ 4.5 Stars...more
Lives up to the name... utterly Dirty and CHARMING
It has been a while since I've been "across the pond" in this amazing fictional world that Emma Ch Lives up to the name... utterly Dirty and CHARMING
It has been a while since I've been "across the pond" in this amazing fictional world that Emma Chase has created. I can tell you that I absolutely LOVED being back! I fell head over heels for Tommy... he turned out to be an unexpected surprise... I was thinking surly, brisk, bodyguard... instead I got a HOT, sexy, charismatic, dirty talking, CHARMER! Emma Chase certainly delivered on the name.
Abby and Tommy's first meeting was both hilarious and cute... their "reunion" so to speak was fun, and overall, their story was just so enjoyable to read. It's always refreshing to read about strong, independent, career-driven, "heroes" and "heroines" in books. While both Abby and Tommy lead busy lives with thriving careers aka the reason for their "arrangement"... they were also on total opposite ends of the spectrum. I think that's what made their story feel real. I loved that it wasn't intsa-love, that it built into something, that Abby struggled, that Tommy was patient, and that when there were wrenches thrown in... they found a way back to each other.
This was another classic Emma Chase book. One where once you start reading... you are sucked in and in the best possible way. Dirty Charmer delivers the charm ten-fold... read it, you will not be disappointed.
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