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29.3.19
*Excerpt* Enthralled by Giana Darling
ENTHRALLED (THE ENSLAVED DUET #1) BY GIANA DARLING
Release Date: March 29, 2019
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Blurb:
It was the biggest day of my life.
I know most people say that about something joyous; a graduation, a wedding ceremony, the birth of theirfirst child. My situation was a little different.
Sure, it was my eighteenth birthday, but it was also the day that I was sold.
Sold to a man with hair like a crown of gold and eyes blacker than the darkest pits of Hell.
He bought me to own me, to control me, and to use me as a means to an end.
I was his tool and his weapon.
And through it all, somehow, I also became his salvation.
28.3.19
*Review* Shattered With You by J .Kenner
.... The Blurb ....
With his lethal skills and criminal connections, former British agent Quincy Radcliffe has fast become a key asset at the newly formed Stark Security. But Quincy isn’t the man he appears to be.
When the woman whose body he once worshipped and whose heart he broke pleads for his help, Quincy knows he must either turn his back on her or risk revealing his dark secrets to the one woman who can—and will—tear open his old wounds.
For years, struggling actress Eliza Tucker has tried to forget the decadent weeks she shared with Quincy Radcliffe. His smoldering good looks had drawn her in, while his British charm had enchanted her. But it was the wildness of his seduction and the ferocity of his passion that captured her. She’d given herself to him—and he’d shattered her like glass when he’d walked away.
Now, he’s the only person who can help find her missing sister. She’ll use him because she has too. She’ll pay any sensual price he demands. But she won’t fall for him again.
.... My Thoughts ...
In Short
- This book has left me with mixed feelings.
- I really liked Quincy and Eliza's characters.
- I wanted the story line to be more intense.
- I really liked Quincy and Eliza's characters.
- I wanted the story line to be more intense.
In Long
I did enjoy Shattered With You but it has left me with mixed feelings and I don't feel it reached its full potential.
Quincy and Eliza have both had a difficult time and the start of the book introduced this and also their history together. This definitely helped me quickly get to know them and understand them much better. Eliza has a heart breaking story and you can see this has made her a strong character with can stand on her own two feet.
I really liked them both but sadly together I just wasn't feeling it as strongly as I wanted to, I needed more chemistry that I felt we got in glimpses but just not enough. I love a good relationship which builds up and although this one does to a degree the chemistry just wasn't strong.
The story line didn't grip me in the intense way, I felt like something was missing but I can't put my finger on what. It felt like a big build up but not the expected explosions. That said it was a good story line with kept my interest.
I did enjoy Shattered With You but it has left me with mixed feelings and I don't feel it reached its full potential.
Quincy and Eliza have both had a difficult time and the start of the book introduced this and also their history together. This definitely helped me quickly get to know them and understand them much better. Eliza has a heart breaking story and you can see this has made her a strong character with can stand on her own two feet.
I really liked them both but sadly together I just wasn't feeling it as strongly as I wanted to, I needed more chemistry that I felt we got in glimpses but just not enough. I love a good relationship which builds up and although this one does to a degree the chemistry just wasn't strong.
The story line didn't grip me in the intense way, I felt like something was missing but I can't put my finger on what. It felt like a big build up but not the expected explosions. That said it was a good story line with kept my interest.
Final Thoughts
I look forward to reading more books by J. Kenner, of whose writing I enjoyed.
Quote
'And soon enough our storybook romance ended, and I was thrust rudely out into the cold, bitter embrace of reality.'
'And right now, the only thing that's keeping me anchored is the touch and attention of this man who once destroyed me.'
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'And soon enough our storybook romance ended, and I was thrust rudely out into the cold, bitter embrace of reality.'
'And right now, the only thing that's keeping me anchored is the touch and attention of this man who once destroyed me.'
27.3.19
*Release Blitz* The Roommate Agreement by Emma Hart
Let your homeless best friend stay with you, he said. Being roommates will be fun, he said. It's only temporary, he said.
He never said I'd fall for him.
The Roommate Agreement, all-new hilarious and romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Emma Hart is available now!
You know what isn't 'temporary?' The endless stream of dirty socks in my bathroom and empty food packets under the sofa—and don't even get me started on the hot guys who take over my living room every Sunday to watch sports.
I can't take anymore.
So I propose a roommate agreement. One that will bring peace and order back to my life, complete with rules that might just stop my newfound crush on my best friend in its tracks.
After all, there’s only so many times you can see your best friend naked before you start to lose your mind.
Rules. They're meant to be broken... Aren't they?
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25.3.19
*Review* Envy By M.N. Forgy
.... The Blurb ....
It was temptation that broke the sinner.
People say I have everything.
They’re wrong.
I may have looks, money, and privilege, but I don’t have the one thing that really matters, the one thing I crave: a woman with eyes only for me.
I’m searching for my woman—one who will fall to her knees because I’m her king. She’ll wear the crown of my tarnished name, and long for me when I’m not near. And when I am close, she’ll be naked across my lap, feeling the sting of my palm across her milky skin.
You could say I’m a sinner because I’d do anything to have the perfect woman—compliant to my every need and whim—and I’m envious of every couple who walks around naive to the luxury they have.
That’s why I joined The Elite, the most prestigious brotherhood in the south.
It’s the one place that will give me what I cannot have.
Only…the task assigned to me is too much for my jealous eyes.
Accept your sin wisely, for the tasks given to earn your place are not for the weak...they’re for The Elite.
Those who envy have no peace.
My name is Sabastian Westbrook.
I am Envy.
.... My Thoughts ...
In Short
- Envy felt fresh and fast paced.
- Sebastian is a complex but enthralling character.
- I am completely gripped by this eries.
- Sebastian is a complex but enthralling character.
- I am completely gripped by this eries.
In Long
I have to be completely honest and say I did worry this series would become quite repetitive or lose it's suspense feel after a few books. I can confirm that is NOT the case, not even close. In fact 'Envy' has put a whole new spin on this series, one crazy, messed up spin!
My first book by M.N. Forgy and her other books are already on my TBR. This book was one crazy roller coaster of a ride which I did not want to get off. Sebastian, where do I even start? It was really enthralling seeing inside his head as well as exhausting because he is one complex character, I actually couldn't get enough of him and his bi polar mindset.
I honestly did not expect half of what happened in this book. I really don't want to give much away but I felt like things really 'kicked off' in Envy.
Envy skims over a lot of what has already been shown in the other books, where as a lot was relevant for the other characters and needed going over it wasn't for Sebastian and that mean't this book felt a lot 'fresher' than the previous two books and faster paced.
My first book by M.N. Forgy and her other books are already on my TBR. This book was one crazy roller coaster of a ride which I did not want to get off. Sebastian, where do I even start? It was really enthralling seeing inside his head as well as exhausting because he is one complex character, I actually couldn't get enough of him and his bi polar mindset.
I honestly did not expect half of what happened in this book. I really don't want to give much away but I felt like things really 'kicked off' in Envy.
Envy skims over a lot of what has already been shown in the other books, where as a lot was relevant for the other characters and needed going over it wasn't for Sebastian and that mean't this book felt a lot 'fresher' than the previous two books and faster paced.
Final Thoughts
There are some mysteries solved in Envy and plenty new mysteries discovered. This series is on fire!!
*Review* The Dark Side of Chemistry by Ryleigh Sloan
Released : 25th March 2019
Publisher: Self Published
.... The Blurb ....
One mistake.
They say you can’t be in love with two people at the same time, but that’s exactly what happened to me. I knew it would catch up with me one day but I didn’t expect that when I went down, I’d take Trent and Jensen along with me. Trent has always been the loving and dependable one—Jensen, unpredictable, cruel . . . and compelling.
When Trent was given orders to deploy to Afghanistan to test a highly classified and dangerous serum, I couldn’t shake the feeling that life was about to irrevocably change. Little did I know how much. My secret was just what an unknown enemy needed to destroy our lives.
And he did.
I made a mistake once, and now we’re all paying for it...
.... My Thoughts ...
In Short
- The story line took me by surprise in so many ways, so many times.
- I liked Skyla and her interactions with her friends.
- Both Trent and Jenson are perfect in different ways.
In Long
This book took me totally by surprise in such a perfect way. Wow !!
This sort of book really needed to be written with care and thought because I think this story line can be one which either works or leaves the reader feeling frustrated about the relationships. Ryleigh wrote this book with the thought needed and created a book full of love, heart break and angst.
Skyla was a likeable character who faced so many different tough decisions and life changing moments, this book took her on a real journey. I loved her friendships with Tyler and Courtney. It added this really sweet and bubbly side, often at times it was really needed.
Trent and Jenson are so perfect in so many different ways and this made it easier to understand why Skyla felt as conflicted as she did.
The story line is one which totally took me by surprise so many times. It's quite intense in places and I was truly gripped by so many scenes, all for different reasons.
Final Thoughts
A book which will have you desperate for the next page while holding your breath, almost too edgy to see what Ryleigh will throw at the characters next.
23.3.19
*Review* Delivered by Eva Charles
.... The Blurb ...
I'm the devil's spawn.
The son of evil incarnate.
The heir to corruption and depravity.
Gabrielle Duval once belonged to me. And whether she likes it or not, she's destined to be mine again. What will it take to lure this luscious woman back into my bed? A deal with the devil himself, of course.
My name is JD Wilder, and this is the story of how I reclaim what's mine.
.... My Thoughts ...
In Short
- Although the first half was slow the second half really picked up and unravelled.
- I loved JD and his interactions with secondary characters.
- I wasn't able to bond much more with Gabrielle.
- I loved JD and his interactions with secondary characters.
- I wasn't able to bond much more with Gabrielle.
In Long
Delivered has left me feeling really conflicted when it comes to my feelings and how to write my review. This book is pretty much spilt in half for me when it comes to rating. The first half would probably be 3 stars and the second half would be 4 stars, hence my rating of 3.5 stars.
First off the book grabbed me pretty quickly. I loved how there wasn't dragging anything out and things started where they were left. That said things really slowed down quite quickly and for the first 55% I found the book just didn't keep my attention.
I struggled to bond with Gabrielle in Depraved and sadly I found the same in Delivered, mainly the first half. I could understand her grief and that people deal with it differently but I found her actions really vague and didn't get her at all. Second half I started to like her a lot more.
I really like JD, he keeps you on your toes throughout the book and his actions are pretty unpredictable. His interactions with other characters, especially Smith, totally won my heart over. I loved their banter.
As I said above, the story line is pretty slow the first half and it didn't grab me at all. That said, the second half made the wait worth it and the story really unravelled.
First off the book grabbed me pretty quickly. I loved how there wasn't dragging anything out and things started where they were left. That said things really slowed down quite quickly and for the first 55% I found the book just didn't keep my attention.
I struggled to bond with Gabrielle in Depraved and sadly I found the same in Delivered, mainly the first half. I could understand her grief and that people deal with it differently but I found her actions really vague and didn't get her at all. Second half I started to like her a lot more.
I really like JD, he keeps you on your toes throughout the book and his actions are pretty unpredictable. His interactions with other characters, especially Smith, totally won my heart over. I loved their banter.
As I said above, the story line is pretty slow the first half and it didn't grab me at all. That said, the second half made the wait worth it and the story really unravelled.
Final Thoughts
Delivered has left me with mixed feeling but over all I enjoyed reading the conclusion to this duet.
21.3.19
*Review* Advice From A Jilted Bride by Piper Rayne
.... The Blurb ....
What’s a girl to do after being ditched at the altar by text message? That’s right. Text. Message.
How does she pick up the pieces and move on? I’m no Dear Abby but here’s a little free advice…
Advice #1 – First, purge your apartment of all things him—by tossing his belongings off the balcony.
Advice #2 – Do not, I repeat do not, throw anything out into the hallway because you’ll injure your hot new neighbor.
Advice #3 – When said neighbor brings over Chinese Food do not let him stay and keep you company. It’s awkward when you realize he’s your boss.
Advice #4 – Accept his offer to help you with your side business but think twice before using a date to his sister’s wedding as collateral.
Advice #5 – Investigate who your mystery neighbor really is. Don’t trust his word even if he’s the world’s best kisser.
If you listen to nothing else, pay attention to that last one. It’s the most important and will save you a lot of heartache.
Xo,
LOVESICK IN LAKE STARLIGHT
.... My Thoughts ...
In Short
- I loved getting to know Brooklyn and her strong character.
- This book was everything I hoped it would be.
- I loved how this book so easily made me smile and laugh.
- This book was everything I hoped it would be.
- I loved how this book so easily made me smile and laugh.
In Long
I completely fell for The Bailey's in 'Lessons From a One Night Stand' and I couldn't wait to spend time with them again and get to know Brooklyn more, she was probably one of the ones in the first book the least amount.
Advice From a Jilted Bride was everything I hoped it would be. There are plenty of scenes of the siblings all together to keep my need to spend time with them satisfied. The charm from the first book is carried on in buckets full in this book. I was often giggling at scenes, the banter and affection between The Baileys.
It's hard for other characters to make a huge impact when thwre are already such but characters which, as the reader, I love. However, Wyatt really slotted in well with The Baileys and definitely made his own mark.
I enjoyed getting to know Brooklyn more, she definitely has strong Bailey genes with a strong characteristics.
Final Thoughts
This series is quickly becoming one of my favourites.
19.3.19
*Review* Protecting the Heiress by Nana Malone
.... The Blurb ....
All I ever wanted was family. But one mistake cost me everything I’ve ever worked for.
To get it all back, I’ll have to return home and protect the most stubborn woman on the face of the planet. To do that effectively, I’ll need to go undercover as…a Manny.
I didn’t mean to fall for her or the kid. I really should have known better. When you get this close, it’s easy to get burned.
But I’ll do anything to protect them, even if it costs me everything…again.
.... My Thoughts ...
In Short
- I totally fell for Jax and his charm.
- Neela and Bex had me laughing out loud.
- Thoroughly enjoyed.
- Neela and Bex had me laughing out loud.
- Thoroughly enjoyed.
In Long
What a little charm of a read was this! I was really pleasantly surprised by 'Protecting the Heiress' and really enjoyed it.
I love how everything was quite gradual in this book, it felt very realistic which made me become almost like a cheerleader for Jax and Neela.
Jax is a fantastic character who has many sides to him, it was a gradual process getting to know him and see all these sides. It was actually very entertaining seeing these different sides slowly coming out and how the people around him reacted. 'He totally charmed my socks off.'
I liked Neela but when she was with her friend, Bex, I loved her. They are just fantastic together, such chemistry between them and totally hilarious. Their banter was one of my favourite things in this book.
The story line is well paced and kept my interest throughout. A lot of the focus was on the characters and their interactions which I really enjoyed as Nana has created brilliant, unique and charismatic characters.
What a little charm of a read was this! I was really pleasantly surprised by 'Protecting the Heiress' and really enjoyed it.
I love how everything was quite gradual in this book, it felt very realistic which made me become almost like a cheerleader for Jax and Neela.
Jax is a fantastic character who has many sides to him, it was a gradual process getting to know him and see all these sides. It was actually very entertaining seeing these different sides slowly coming out and how the people around him reacted. 'He totally charmed my socks off.'
I liked Neela but when she was with her friend, Bex, I loved her. They are just fantastic together, such chemistry between them and totally hilarious. Their banter was one of my favourite things in this book.
The story line is well paced and kept my interest throughout. A lot of the focus was on the characters and their interactions which I really enjoyed as Nana has created brilliant, unique and charismatic characters.
Final Thoughts
I am looking forward to reading Tempting the Heiress and seeing where things go next, I have a feeling things are stepping up!
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' I could not get that lopsided, half-smug smile out of my head.'
'Was there a hot-guy factory that would have made more of him?'
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' I could not get that lopsided, half-smug smile out of my head.'
'Was there a hot-guy factory that would have made more of him?'
*Release Blitz* Play To Win by Kelly Jamieson
He only plays to win...
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Meet the Wynns—a hockey dynasty built on family, money, and drama. From USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson, the first novel in a new series is a total win-win.“Kelly Jamieson is an auto-buy for me.”—Carly Phillips After an injury forced Théo Wynn to give up professional hockey, he turned to his second love: numbers. Now, as the general manager of his grandfather’s NHL team, the Los Angeles Condors, Théo is dying to prove to the rest of his family—especially the brother who betrayed him—that he’s just as successful as the rest of them. If only Théo had a gorgeous woman on his arm to complete the picture. . . . Lacey Olson needs to get out of Las Vegas right now, thanks to her no-good, crooked brother. When a handsome stranger who’s out partying with friends comes to her rescue in the cocktail lounge where she works, they strike up a conversation that leads to a crazy plan: her leaving with Théo for L.A. tomorrow. A few drinks later, the idea gets even crazier: a quickie marriage that works for both of them. But back in California, Lacey immediately turns Théo’s precise, well-ordered life into one big beach party. And before long, she’s tempting him with her smart mouth, sexy body, and sunny charm. The last thing Théo needs is a real relationship to distract him. Because he only plays to win. . . .
About Kelly Jamieson
Kelly Jamieson is a USA Today bestselling author of over 40 romance novels and novellas. Her writing has been described as “emotionally complex”, “sweet and satisfying” and “blisteringly sexy”. She likes black coffee, white wine and high heels…and of course cheering on her Winnipeg Jets during hockey season!
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17.3.19
*Review* Get Lucky By Madison Faye
Series : N/A
Released : 9th March 2019
Publisher: Self Published
.... The Blurb ....
Wanting her could destroy us.
Touching her could start a war.
But the consequences stopped mattering the moment we knew she’d be ours.
Now sharing her is our obsession, and we won’t be stopped…
They call us Kings. Born on the war-torn streets of Belfast and trained in the hard-knocks life of crime, now we’re two ruthless Kingpins at the very top of the Irish mob. And we’re visiting Boston for one reason: to kill the man who hurt one of our own.
But “the plan” goes out the window the second she walks into the room. Gorgeous, alluring, and feisty as hell. Sharp green eyes, blazing red hair, and legs a man can only dream of feeling wrapped around his waist.
But Phoebe’s also entirely off-limits. She’s forbidden fruit, and dangerous as fuck. Hell, she belongs to the man we’re here to kill. But then, she stopped being another man’s woman the second he put her up as a bet in a card game.
…And when the chips fall, you better believe we’re going to collect our prize.
Losing ourselves with her could make us lose everything. But one taste of her makes us lose all control, and we know we won’t be stopped from taking what’s ours.
Because now, we’ve got a new plan: claim her as our own, keep her safe, and destroy anyone who tries to take her from us.
We’re not sure if Phoebe’s got any Irish in her.
…but she’s about to.
.... My Thoughts ...
In Short
- Another book by Madison which is on fire.
- Just the little fresher read I needed..
- Over the top insta love as its best.
- Just the little fresher read I needed..
- Over the top insta love as its best.
In Long
Madison is always very quick to admit her books are often insta love with 'over-the-top, extremely unrealistic, insta-love fantasy', as quoted. It's what I love about Madison Faye's books. There are that little fresher break which will give me a cheesy, saucy read that is thoroughly entertaining.
Get Lucky was everything you expect from Madison and I really enjoyed it. The bedroom scenes are, no surprise, hot as hell! I would be a fool to not admit these are half the reason I read Madison's books.
Get Lucky was everything you expect from Madison and I really enjoyed it. The bedroom scenes are, no surprise, hot as hell! I would be a fool to not admit these are half the reason I read Madison's books.
Final Thoughts
Another great, on fire read by Madison Faye.
Quote
'Just one more reason why she's forbidden. And Yet, one more reason we're both wilfully disregarding.'
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'Just one more reason why she's forbidden. And Yet, one more reason we're both wilfully disregarding.'
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