Thursday, March 28, 2019

Review: A Crown of Swords

A Crown of Swords A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So, this book took me months to finish. Much of that is because I find the size of these things a bit daunting. So, to break up the huge-ness, I listen to other books. Shorter books.

However, Robert Jordan gives us another book following some of the most fated characters ever. The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills, indeed.

How else can you explain the dice and the dead languages and the magic and the power?! Despite the amount of time it takes me to finish these books, I am looking forward to the rest of the series. I'm finally halfway!!

On to book eight. Hopefully I finish it before 2020.

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Review: Misadventures of a Backup Bride

Misadventures of a Backup Bride Misadventures of a Backup Bride by Shayla Black
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I love the entire concept of this Misadventures series, so I can't help but grab them when I have time for a quick read.

This is a bit of insta-love, a bit of sweet, sexy, and fun. It's a light, fun read when you don't want anything serious or deep.

If you're looking to find love by hiring an actress to play your girlfriend, well, this could be the book for you!

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Review: Welcome to Sugartown

Welcome to Sugartown Welcome to Sugartown by Carmen Jenner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was such a surprise, random read for me. I made one of those posts on facebook--you know the one where I ask for recommendations and tons of people respond--and the author happened to see my post. Of all the authors who commented with names of their books, this one jumped out at me. Maybe it's the cover, maybe it was the great synopsis the author gave me on that little post, or maybe it's the fact it's in the romance package so I was able to try a new author AND new narrators relatively risk free.

It's gotta be one of those things, right?

Anyway, on to this book. Elijah Cade comes strolling into town and catches the eye of our Ana Bell. Watching this romance grow and develop is not something I will be forgetting anytime soon. And the twists and turns and the SHOCKING MOMENTS that Jenner throws our way, aren't easy to handle, they aren't light, but they are so true and authentic within the story that I can't think of a different path these two could have taken to find each other.

As far as narration, I'll be honest, I've never heard either narrator before, but that didn't deter me. In fact, I dove right in and LOVED the accents! Granted, these are probably two people who are actually Australian so they don't believe they have an accent, but for me they do! And I loved feeling as if I was actually in Sugartown, in Australia, living life right along with Elijah, Ana, Holly, and Sam. It felt so real and I listened to this so frequently that the little voice in my head took on an Australian accent--which is only super weird if you think too much about it.
But really, Rupert and Jenny will have me as a fan for as long as they want to make audiobooks. I'm in.

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Saturday, March 23, 2019

Review: The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate The Devil's Advocate by Ashley Jade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That was one crazy, twisted, fucked-up ride. And worth every goddamn second.

There aren't really enough words to describe the total mindfuck of this book. If you thought The Devil was a fucking crazy train,
you.
have.
no.
idea.
Because The Devil's Advocate is everything you didn't know you wanted or needed. It's redemption, it's revenge, it's sexy, it's dark, dirty, twisted, crazy, wild.

Eden, Cain, and Damien weren't finished in The Devil. In fact, that was just the beginning. The Devil's Advocate is, hands down, the best mindfuck I've experienced this year.




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Sunday, March 17, 2019

Review: Boyfriend for Hire

Boyfriend for Hire Boyfriend for Hire by Kendall Ryan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Another short, sweet, sexy, and swoony read from Kendall Ryan. Boyfriend for Hire hits all the right romance feels. Happiness, sweetness, a bit of angst. It's all here.

And if you don't want a Nico by the time you've finished this...well, you will want a Nico. Let's just say that.

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Review: The Risk

The Risk The Risk by Elle Kennedy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wanted this book before I knew it was a book. Seriously. Jake Connelly had my attention the moment he stepped on the page in The Chase. Literally, the second my eyes landed on him, I knew I had to have him.

So, that being said. Connelly did not disappoint. He's a bit rough around the edges, while being an intelligent, upstanding guy. And drop dead gorgeous. It might be the kindness or the surety, the way he carries himself. It might be the hockey or the fact his bestie is a girl. It could be any number of things, but my guess is it's really the arrogance that pours off him in waves.

Yep. It's probably the confidence. That always does it.

Elle Kennedy proves her worth in book two of the Briar U series. She brings in real world issues while still delivering that fun, sexy, college romance that we all know and love.

I just have one wish. ONE request. It's tiny really...in the grand scheme of things.

Can we get a Weston Brooks book?! I think that Bubble Butt needs to meet a woman who will bring him to his knees. It'll be fantastic!

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Review: The Chase

The Chase The Chase by Elle Kennedy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I can never get too much of Elle Kennedy's books. And The Chase just proves she is one of the queens in college hockey romance.

Summer Di-Laurentis is the friend we all love to hate. Or hate to love. She's intelligent, kind, and gorgeous.
Fitzy is the gamer nerd who just happens to have a love for hockey. And hockey is something he excels in.

These two aren't likely to hook up, but what happens when they do?!

Yep. Fireworks. Freaking fireworks. This story deals with some real world issues, while still giving us a swoon-worthy romance.

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Review: P.S. I Miss You

P.S. I Miss You P.S. I Miss You by Winter Renshaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sutter and Melrose aren't likely to get along, which is what makes this so much fun.

Melrose is an aspiring actress and has recently moved into her best friend's place. What comes with that is a new roommate and a man so stubborn...

The banter is fun, the friendships are sweet, and the love story is well written.

This is my first Winter Renshaw, but it won't be my last. In addition to that, I've gotta go back and read the first PS book!

Sarah Puckett does a great job narrating both characters. Solo narration for a dual POV book isn't typically my favorite, but Sarah makes it work.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Review: Hello Forever

Hello Forever Hello Forever by Nealy Wagner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just another sweet MM from the fantastic Sarina Bowen.

This follows Axl and Cax, two guys who were ripped apart at the age of 16, but manage to reconnect at 22.

It's a sweet story, with real issues, yet it still manages to remain fun and sexy.

I loved seeing Josh and Caleb in this book and the roles they played with Cax and Axl. I'm also loved Boz.

Fun story with great narrators--TEDDY HAMILTON, ladies! Teddy. Freaking. Hamilton.

I swear, I think I'm obsessed.

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Saturday, March 9, 2019

Review: Birthday Girl

Birthday Girl Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just...fell into this book and couldn't get out. I was intrigued, I was turned on, I was living, breathing, and loving Jordan and Pike.

And the taboo aspect? Gah, it just brought that much more to the table.

This book wasn't easy. But not for the reasons you're thinking. It wasn't easy because the angst is real. The looks, the possessiveness, the need and desire...it's all real. This is chemistry you can feel in your bones. This is a passion and a love that you don't want to give up--even when you think it's for the best.

It's a love that knows no barriers or bounds. It doesn't have limits. It doesn't let go.

This is a book I'll be thinking about for a long time.

Jordan and Pike. Man, this is a couple I can support. And do support. Their love, their drive, their passion for...everything. Each other, work, their town. They just want the life.

And so do I.

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Review: Rookie Move

Rookie Move Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Leo Trevvi and Georgia were high school sweethearts. They had everything going for them until things changed.

Fast forward six years, and Georgia and Leo find themselves face-to-face again. After the shock wears off, they find themselves reliving a past they had both tried to forget, all while trying to find themselves within each other.

Another fun story from an author who knows her hockey romance. I can't wait to see who the next hockey hottie is to get a book.

Rock Engle is one of my new favorite narrators. I am so happy to hear his voice again and I love what he did with Leo. Excellent narrator choice!

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