Review: His Turn

His Turn by J.A. Huss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 He goes slow Stars

Many series start out strong and end in a slump, but not a JA Huss series. And that's not just Turning series specific, that is ALL THE SERIES.

But the focus is here, on His Turn, where we finally--FINALLY--get Bric's story. We get his dominance, we get his submission, and we get his understanding.

And this story is everything I could have ever wanted in this Alpha Asshole. Bric is the asshole. He's manipulative, controlling, demanding, and fucking brilliant.

Elias Bricman wants me to be the slave of his dreams? Wants to own me? Dominate me? Make me submit?

Pretty sure I would be running for the hills. Pretty sure Elias Bricman would scare the shit out of me and I wouldn't know what to do or how to handle him. And that's saying a lot because I always think I can handle Huss men. But Bric, fuck. I don't even know what to say here. He's special. And brilliant. And manipulative as fuck. There isn't a move he makes that isn't calculated. Which is why Nadia is special. She's also manipulative and calculating. The two are destined to explode.

"Did you ever think winning would be so... so fucking sweet?"

Winning? Fuck. Was this all a game? Was it all just one big mindfuck? Who is winning? Do either of them really win? The game is very give and take. They both believe they are giving, when in reality they are both taking. They take from others, they take from each other, and they take from themselves.

He goes slow. And he's soft. Even though I know he's neither of those things.

But I think he is those things. I think Bric is slow and soft, but fast and hard at the same time. I think he is a man who thinks he knows exactly what he wants, when in reality he's just busy trying to bury his past. He's burying who he is at his core and he does that through kinky- fuckery.

However, that kinky fuckery will have you grabbing a fan, a cool glass of water, and maybe a new set of sheets when it's all said and done. Notice I didn't mention panties. If you're smart--or if you've just read Huss before--you'll know to leave those at the door. No need for those around here. And especially not with Elias Bricman.

#OneHandedRead #FuckedUp #Mindfuck #TurningPointClub #MFM #

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Review: Swear

Swear by Adriana Locke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Have you met the Landry's? If not, you should. Each sibling is fantastic in their own way and I want to be besties with each and every single one of them. Well, except maybe Graham because, well, Graham, but that's not the point of this review.

Ford Landry is the point of this review. And he is so freaking determined to win over Ellie.

We all knew he had a past. We all knew there was someone he let down when he left. But what we didn't know was why he left or who he left behind.

We learn all about Ford Landry and Ellie Pagan in Swear.

And I'm not disappointed at all. Ford is everything you want in a mad: determined, gorgeous, kind, stable, loving.

If you have been hiding under a rock, start with Barrett Landry and then move on to Linc and Graham.

This is book four of six. Those girls will get their stories as well.

Thank you, Adriana, for giving me an entire family to love.

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Review: Safe Word

Safe Word by Teresa Mummert
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sometimes you grab a book and you think you know what you're getting. Turns out, I was clueless. This is the second time Teresa Mummert has surprised me with the content, despite the blurb.

And it isn't a bad surprise.

This isn't your typical love story. Colt isn't a good guy. He isn't necessarily a bad guy, but he's pushing for something big to happen in his life and he isn't doing it on the up and up.

That's okay though because you're still gonna like this guy.

You'll even like Rose. As far as women go, she's alright in my book. Keeps Colt on his toes and keeps him a bit grounded.

It's a bit dark and twisted. I hope you enjoy the ride.

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Review: Hurt Tonight

Hurt Tonight by M. Piper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 I want to watch Stars

Fuck to the nope. Fuck to the mother-fucking fuck nope.

I can't even begin to tell you how Bex and Chris--GOD, Chris--made me feel. I just...I'm never speechless. I always have words. I just want you to read this book. I want you to love this book. I want you to back the fuck up off Chris because DIBS!

"I told you I was the best you'll ever have."

Oh, how this is so fucking true. So. True. Chris and Bex have more fire and steam and electricity between them than anyone. Is it the sex? The history? The people? The relationship? Hell, I have no idea, but I know that I love it all. ALL of it. Chris and his determination to have the woman he loves. Bex and her determination to not lose herself to a man, even one she loves. The two of them together as they try to navigate the rocky waters of their lives.

"I want to watch."

Probably the hottest line in this entire book, which is saying something considering how freaking hot this book really is. Maybe it's the situation. Maybe it's the line. Maybe it's the man and woman involved. Just know, you'll be reaching for a fan after those words are uttered.

"One night. Who the hell would turn this down?"

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Review: Seven

Seven by Susan Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 "On a scale of one to four" Stars

I struggled with the beginning of this book. I tried to think about it from my perspective as a mother and I had a hard time making a decision. Is it one of those things you never know until you're in the moment? Is it something you can really prepare for? And then again, who prepares for that kind of thing?

No one. No one prepares for the heartache and loss that Savannah experiences in the first few pages of this book. No one wants to think worst case scenario because even in your worst case scenario, you don't think of this.

"I really want to kiss you right now. Like, really kiss you. I've wanted to kiss you so badly since high school...and even more so since you turned around...."

Seven is as much a second-chance romance as it is a first-time romance. Savannah and Bryant knew each other growing up. Savannah had a crush during their childhood, Bryant had a crush during their teenage years. Timing wasn't something that worked in their favor.

On a scale of one to four, she's a fucking seven."

Fast forward to Savannah returning home after devastating circumstances. Fast forward to the night she's out with friends for a rare night of fun, when she finds herself face-to-face with none other than Bryant Wood.

"Savannah, I promise you I'm not that guy anymore, and if it's okay with you, if you'll let me, I would really love to show you the man I am now."

To say this reunion doesn't go well is an understatement. Bryant wants the chance he didn't get in high school. Savannah hates him for his playboy ways and the rude comments he made when they were younger. Can they get past this? What will it take?

And what happens when their far off past isn't the biggest hurdle? What happens when their more recent, unknown, past gets in their way? Will they be able to overcome that struggle? And how?

"I'm not made of glass. Kiss me. Touch me. Take me. I want to go on this adventure with you."

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Review: Strong Enough

Strong Enough by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.75 Because it feels good Stars

This is my weakness. M/M is always my weakness. Melanie Harlow and David Romanov give us the story of Derek and Maxim. You're going to swoon, you're going to fall in love, and you're going to really, really hope they figure their shit out because it's heartbreaking when they fight against it.

"I believe it was more than luck, too."

Maxim just landed Stateside. His friend didn't show up at the airport, his phone is dead, and he has no idea where his new apartment is located. So, Maxim grabs a cab and the rest of his life is changed.

Derek is one of three children. He's the perfectionist, he's the one you can always count on, he's dependable. That has to explain why his sister, Ellen, calls him for a favor--almost every time she needs a favor.

Maxim and Derek are unlikely. They aren't conventional. They have twelve years separating them, not to mention a language--although Maxim does speak English. They have nothing in common.

"Because I wanted to know what it would be like to be yours. To belong to you."

Except a boatload of chemistry. So much chemistry that everyone notices it, even when they are trying to hide it. And when they don't hide it from themselves, it's beautiful.

This is a story of more than just love. It's a story of self-discovery, self-awareness, and understanding. It's the story of acceptance. It's a story of strength.

It wasn't that he didn't know what he wanted, the problem was that he did know--he just didn't like it. He didn't want to want it.

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Review: Bittersweet

Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I should just bow down to Sarina Bowen at this point. I mean, the woman can write. She gives us characters and towns and situations that feel so incredibly real. She did it with The Ivy Years, she did it with Him, and she's done it here with the True North series (well, at least book one, but I don't doubt for a minute that I'll love the future installments of this series).

Do I want to find a farm in Vermont and live there? Yes! Especially if that farm has sexy farmer Griff Shipley running things. Gruff Griff isn't who Audrey expects to see when she runs her car into a ditch in the wilds of Vermont, but that's exactly who she gets. Griff is a past hook-up from college. He was supposed to be going places. So what is he doing here?

Griff would recognize Audrey Kidder anywhere. He had a huge crush on her in college and when they finally hooked-up, he handled it all wrong. Or did he? What really happened all those years ago? And do they still have chemistry? Or is that just the beauty of Vermont speaking to them and showing them they don't have to be stuck in the life they've put themselves in?

I love a sexy farmer and feisty woman romance. I love a 'this is our chance' romance. I love it when the whole family is privy to what is happening, even if our hero and heroine don't see it. Or they do see it, but they aren't seeing how it's possible for them to have their HEA.

So, pack your bags, throw them in the trunk, and head on out to Vermont! You won't be sorry when you stumble upon Griff Shipley and the gang of the Shipley farm. In fact, I think you'll find your stay quite enjoyable.

Oh--and since I listened to this book, I don't have any awesome quotes or specific things to put in this review. However, just know that Tad Branson is a favorite of mine and Saskia Maarleveld is quickly moving up my 'favorite female narrators' chart.

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