Review: Stud Finder

Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sweet, sexy, and a lot of fun. This was a short little novella about a matchmaker and an internet nerd. Let's be clear, that nerd is sexy and rich, so he's the kind of nerd we all want to date. He's a bit socially awkward, but he's fun, quirky, and sweet.
Our matchmaker is also adorable, fun, and quirky.

And let's get started on the fact this is narrated by JESSE METCALF! He does a fantastic job and I need to hear more of his voice.

Pick up Stud Finder if you want something short, sweet, and fun.

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Review: Tripping on a Halo

Tripping on a Halo by Alessandra Torre
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So, yes, this is very much a rom-com, but boy does it turn into something else at one point. I love the premise, I love how Autumn swears she's Declan's guardian angel. LOVE IT.

And you totally believe it. And when they officially meet, well, Declan is totally smitten with our Autumn because who wouldn't be? She's fantastic.

Charley Ongel and Tor Thom do a great job of bringing Autumn and Declan to life.

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Review: Thirty Day Boyfriend

Thirty Day Boyfriend by Whitney G.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had a smile on my face for this entire book. Something about it just dragged me in and never let me go. I absolutely LOVED Emily and Nicholas.

The banter is perfect, the enemies-to-lovers is spot on, and the sex scene is hot!

I only wish the story had been longer, but that's because I loved it so much. I did not feel like I missed anything and I didn't feel like it was rushed.

I listened to this and Erin Mallon and Zachary Webber were perfection!

I definitely recommend!

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Review: The Bad Boy's Temptation

The Bad Boy's Temptation by Lili Valente
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am not sure what I was expecting, but this little story has me wanting more, more, more. Talk about a cliffhanger--wait, am I allowed to say that? Will that turn off readers? If it does, you're stupid because this story is ONE of THREE and is only 1.5 hours long. Surely you're expecting more...right?

Anyway, I am downloading the next one now. This is too good to stop here!

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Review: Monster Prick

Monster Prick by Kendall Ryan
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This one is cute and simple. Pretty straightforward when it comes to loving your brother's best friend. Or, you know, your best friend's little sister.

If you want something short and sweet and a little naughty, this is the one for you.

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Review: Forked

Forked by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A second chance romance with a sexy chef?! Yes, please!

I absolutely adored Coco and Nick's story. There was just something about these two that had you cheering from them from the very beginning. Knowing each still desperately loved the other, it was so much fun watching them find that one true love all over again.

This is a great read if you need something light and fun. Melanie Harlow does not disappoint with this series standalone.

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Review: Goodbye Paradise

Goodbye Paradise by Nealy Wagner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've had this book on my TBR for forever. I've finally downloaded the audio and taken the time to listen.
And I do not regret it.

Caleb and Josh have been raised in a cult.

This is the story of two men, one forced to leave and one who chooses to leave, who find themselves in the outside world trying to make their way across the country.

And it's also a story of those two men finding themselves within each other.

A solid MM romance from Sarina Bowen. A solid story.

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Review: Floored

Floored by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is probably my favorite in this trio of books. I blame the fact that Charlie Dwyer is a cop. And there's just something about a man in a uniform that gets me every single time.

Erin is the friend of Mia and Coco. She's the odd man out after watching her two best friends fall in love. And now she wants her turn. I mean, those two found love in the most random places and the weirdest times, so why couldn't she find love?

Charlie is the officer on duty when she reports a burglary. He remembers her and quickly she remembers him--not too fondly either.

And that's where it gets good. They have a great chemistry, easy banter, and they rock it in the bedroom. Or, you know, wherever they happen to be when the desire strikes.

This was one of those feel-good romances that'll have you fanning yourself and looking for a cool drink to calm down. Melanie Harlow has hit it out of the park with this dirty talking cop.

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Review: Hothouse Flower

Hothouse Flower by Krista Ritchie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

God, I don't know what I would do without Audible. I'm on a time crunch for reading, but my audiobook time is WIIIIIIDE open. And with that time I've been devouring these books. And this is the book I've been wanting to read since I realized I was totally and completely in love with Ryke Meadows.

Don't read any further if you haven't read any of these books.

Anyway.

Daisy Calloway is the youngest of the Calloway clan. She's the model, the wild one, the girl who just wants to make others happy.

Ryke Meadows is brother to Loren Hale, son to Jonathan Hale, sober for 9 years, and Daisy's unofficial protector.

So it only makes since that these two would be close. They've been forced into social situations together for years. When Conner and Rose pair off, when Lo and Lily go off on their own, it leaves Ryke and Daisy together.

She's wild. He's the only one who can keep up with her.

And their love is the most beautiful of loves in this whole series. Yes, I love Lily and Lo because they are so special, they are best friends, they are everything to each other, the reason the other lives and breathes. And Conner and Rose are so powerful, demanding, dominant, and intriguing. Those two could only match one another.
But Ryke and Daisy? Now, those two were never supposed to happen. And that's why it's beautiful. He is the only one she trusts, the only one who helps her, the only one to push her to live the life she wants to live. He pushes her to be herself and not some creation of other people.

When forces beyond their control continue to push them together, continue to test their friendship, continue to see what the other is made of...well, they rise above. They are more. They are powerful. They are beauty and wildness and crazy and love all in one.


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Review: Yanked

Yanked by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The perfect addition to Mia and Lucas's story. If you loved Frenched, you'll love this. There's more fun, more sexy-times, and more Lucas.



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Review: Frenched

Frenched by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One cancelled wedding.
One solo trip to Paris.
The experience of a lifetime.

Mia Devine had no idea her wedding would be cancelled a week before the big day.
She had no idea her friends would have the power to convince her to go on her honeymoon alone.

But they did. And she went.

Lucas is everything you want in your dreamy book boyfriend. Swoony, ruggedly handsome, half-French/half-American. He has that accent that we all crave AND he speaks another language. Yep. Lucas is a dirty talking book boyfriend and he'll have you week in the knees while you check out the sights of Paris.

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Review: Diamond-The Carbon Series Book 1

Diamond-The Carbon Series Book 1 by H.Q. Frost
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just when you think you know what Frost is going to give you in a book, well, she does something else entirely. Don't get me wrong, she's giving you one of those fun mindfucks she is so great at doing, but she isn't all sunshine and rainbows. She's hard truths, conflicting feelings, and hate.

Poor girl from the US? Check.
Rich man in another country? Check.
Arranged marriage? Double check.

Doesn't seem so bad, now does it?

This isn't a sappy love story.
This isn't an enemies to lovers story.

I'm not sure what this is.
A hate story?
A fuck-with-me story?

Read it for yourself. If you figure it out, let me know.

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Review: Kiss the Sky

Kiss the Sky by Krista Ritchie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So, uhhhh....

Well, I did not see that coming. Conner Cobalt and Rose Calloway have had an interesting relationship thus far, but nothing could have prepared me for the total beauty these two would share.

And I mean this in the bedroom and out of it. The banter, the french, the need to have someone who can challenge you because they are on the same intellectual playing field as you....yes. Conner and Rose have that in spades.
But put them in the bedroom and that's where the real magic happens. And I won't say more because you just need to read this to find out the details.

If you've followed Lily and Lo, then you already have an idea as to how Conner and Rose work. This puts them in whole new light and gives you a new perspective into their character.

This is one crazy ride I'm not ready to get off of just yet. I'm downloading Hothouse Flower as I type this because I hear it's about Ryke and Daisy. AND I Can. Not. Wait.
Those two have been walking some crazy line since the beginning and I'm excited and terrified to see where their journey takes them.

Plus, there will be more Conner and Rose, Lily and Lo. It's going to be great, just like this book is.

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Review: Addicted for Now

Addicted for Now by Krista Ritchie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy shit. Just holy shit. The twists and turns in this book came at me from all sides. I wasn't expecting it, but I loved it. My jaw dropped on more than one occasion. I just didn't see some of the problems that would come at Lo and Lily.

And those twists? Those problems? That drama? It drove the story. Yes, Lo and Lily are why we read. They are the couple we are rooting for because they seem to have the world against them. Yet, they deserve love just like everyone else. And this is their battle. Their story.

Our regular favorites are back to help Lily and Loren. You'll learn a little more about Conner Cobalt, Ryke Meadows, Daisy and Rose. You'll learn about those who are willing to sacrifice those they love just to get a step ahead of their past.

You're going to see the dark side of this love, the depths of addiction, and the loyalty that lies within them.


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Review: Only Love

Only Love by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Ryan and Stella are going to knock your socks off! I have loved seeing Stella from her sisters' eyes. She's been a bit misunderstood, a bit uptight, and a bit unsure of herself.

And with good reason.

But sometimes all we need is a special someone to bring us out of our shells and really show us what it's like to feel. Live. Love.

By the time we finished eating dessert, I had a solid buzz going, so I blame the gin for what happened next.

And boy, if what happened to Stella after having that gin could happen to me? Yeah, I'd blame the gin too.

Ryan is a former Marine who is trying to figure out his role as a civilian. He isn't quite sure what he's supposed to do so he keeps to himself.
Well, except for the fact his neighbor keeps him busy with odd jobs around the house. And he spends some time with his friend, Mack (#MackIsMine, fyi, so back off). Other than that, he's a quiet kind of guy.

But, well, Ryan's dear neighbor just happens to have a granddaughter. And she just happens to be coming up for a visit.

Yes. Grams is the greatest character. She's hilarious, she's sweet, she's charming, and she is a matchmaker. Or she tries to be.

Ryan meets Stella. Stella meets Ryan.

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Review: The Devil

The Devil by Ashley Jade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you want a hot and dirty book, with a whole lot of mindfuck on the side, well, why haven't you bought The Devil yet?

Because this book has it all. Mystery, suspense, intrigue, sexy times....

Yes. The Devil has it all.

And it's mindblowing. Seriously. My mind has practically exploded this book is so good. I was never sure what would happen, wasn't sure who I was rooting for, wasn't sure of anything.
And that was so much fun and refreshing and I loved the suspense of it all.

And the sex? Yes. God, yes! It's hot and dirty too. And you know you like it hot and dirty.

Get ready for one wild mindfuck of a ride.

#TheDevil #CardsofLove #Cain #Eden #Damien #TeamDamien #OneHandedRead #Mindfuck

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Review: Dear Jane

Dear Jane by Kendall Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jane and Weston haven't spoken in forever, but when he signs with the football team that she helps manage...well, they are forced to talk again.

Told in true Kendall Ryan fashion, she brings these two together and she does it in the sweetest way possible. I LOVED watching Jane and Wes find themselves within each other. It's a sweet second chance romance that will have you swooning.

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Review: Good Time

Good Time by Jana Aston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

MY TOP 2018 ROMCOM.

HANDS DOWN THE FUNNIEST BOOK I'VE READ ALL YEAR.

I picked up this book knowing it would be a Good Time (I know you see what I did there). I just knew because Jana Aston always makes me laugh. ALWAYS. And she did not disappoint. Seriously. There wasn't a single thing wrong with this book. In fact, everything that could go right, went right.

Payton is the friend of our Good Girl, Lydia. You remember her, right? She found love with our favorite Rhys. Payton was the crazy friend. Is the crazy friend. The kind of friend you wish you had. Especially when you get inside her head.

Which is what you get here. Payton is the funniest heroine I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. And I've met some crazy ladies in my time. But Payton is just so much fun and endearing and there's a small part of me that is just as crazy so I can totally relate to her brand of nuts.

And don't even get me started on Vince. Vince in Good Girl was a bit mysterious and had that whole "I run a strip club" thing about him.
But Vince in Good Time is just all the things. He's my number two Aston man. And I think that's because I'm stubborn and I'll never let Sawyer go. But let's talk about Vince....

Just, yes please! I'll take one sexy, broody, intense, intelligent man. I'll take him to-go. I'll take him for now. And I'll take him forever. Till death do us part.

You will too. You'll want a Vince all for yourself. But unfortunately I've already claimed him so you'll just have to bow out now.

If you've made it this far, please help me in my plea for a book about Canon. I've been wanting him to have a book for quite some time now.

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Review: The Scorpio Races

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every year, in October, I take a trip to Thisby. I wait for the water horses to come out of the sea. I wait for the training, the tourists, the November cakes.
I wait.
And I wait.
And I wait.

And every year, in October, I fall in love with all of Thisby. I let it grow around me. I let it whisper into my ears and I let the salty air fill my nose and I hear the drums of the Scorpio Races.
Every year.

Every year, October brings my favorite characters back to me.

This year was no different. It is no different.

Because The Scorpio Races is the kind of story that lives in you. It's the kind of story that you find yourself never wanting to leave. It's the kind of story that makes you feel at home.

I find myself enamored with Kate Connelly. Puck Connelly. Sean Kendrick. Dove. Corr. Finn. Gabe. Tommy Falk and his pretty mouth. The Grattons. And Mutt Malvern. I find myself completely taken in when I walk the streets of Skarmouth. I find myself saying two hail marys and a colombo because I was right awful this week and Father Mooneyham just isn't believing me properly.

I find myself looking for my race colors.
I find myself looking for the red stallion with a lone rider on its back.
I find myself looking for more.

And when it's all said and done, and my time on Thisby comes to a close, I find myself wanting to open the book back to the beginning and start again.

(REVIEW from 10/30/2018)
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Review: The Day the Jerk Started Falling

The Day the Jerk Started Falling by Max Monroe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the side of the story we didn't get in the first book. This is Ollie's chance to speak his truth.
And boy does he speak his truth in a no holding back kind of way. He lays it all out there and makes you see him.
And not like that, you pervs.

You get to see how Ollie's mind works, you get to see this love story unfold from his pov, you get the moment he fell.
Which makes sense, given the title.

But it's those inside secrets, those little things he did, the behind the scenes manipulations just to be near Lucky that'll have you swooning.

And his story is a good one, ladies and gents. He'll leave you rushing through an airport, finding a rental car, and speeding through lands unknown just for a chance to be with him. Just for a chance to explore the love you know you feel. Just for a chance to be more than the story of boyfriends past.

The Day the Jerk Started Falling is everything you want in a male POV. The good, the bad, the ugly. It's all there.
And you're only going to fall for Ollie just a bit harder than you did before.

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Review: The Day I Stopped Falling for Jerks

The Day I Stopped Falling for Jerks by Max Monroe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Nah. I'm more of a when I like what I see, I have to at least get a taste kind of guy."

And thus begins the downfall of Lucky Wright.
Okay, maybe it didn't really begin there, but we all know Lucky didn't stand a chance against the sexy Aussie, Oliver Arsen. I know I didn't stand a chance. He's all swoony and fun and charismatic. You know, all the things you want in a bloke.

Yeah, I may have picked up some Aussie lingo while reading these books. I couldn't help it. A bloke? A sheila? Come on! That's way better than guy and girl or dude and chick or what have you.

Anyway, this story is told in podcast form, which I found to be rather interesting and fun. She's talking to the reader. Directly. Fourth wall stuff there, folks. But I LOVED it. It's direct, Lucky is fun and intelligent, and a take no prisoners kind of gal. Sheila. Whatever.

I love her. I love her red hair, her knack for applying enough sunscreen to make me feel good about the bottles I use during the summer, and I love how she pushes Ollie away even when it is so very clear she wants that man.

And Ollie. Oh, I love him in this story (but the real swoons don't happen until we get his side--I devoured these books, by the way. I put this one down and picked up the next immediately) and his jealousy and his devil may care attitude. It's all written perfectly.

And then those details. The things they should have said and didn't, the moves they should have made yet resisted, the accidents that were perfectly timed.

It all came together perfectly. Because Max Monroe has this ability to spin a story, make you feel like you're there, and leave you wanting nothing beyond that HEA.

I'm not sure where this review was headed honestly. I just know the book is fantastic, but you'll want to have The Day the Jerk Started Falling already downloaded and ready to go. Because Ollie needs his chance to tell his story. Their story.

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Review: Dangerous Exes

Dangerous Exes by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"I would justify every damn thing in the world for another taste of you."

God. Yes. This is the follow-up to Dirty Exes. If you haven't read Dirty Exes and you don't want to know who this book is about, I suggest you turn away. Turn away now.

But if you also know that RVD is going to give you a story you'll love and you don't care who this book is about because you just want all the words ever, then continue.

We left Dirty Exes with a disgruntled Jessie. His world has fallen apart all because of his ex. Or did it fall apart because of Isla?
Who knows.

What Jessie does know is that he is going to take Isla down so she can feel the way he feels.

And that's how you get this friends-to-enemies-to-lovers story that will have your heart beating fast and your eyes devouring words at a top rate speed.

Isla and Jessie are filled with tension. Sexual tension, to be specific. Yeah, sure, they're also a bit high strung and they like things to go according to plan, but the sexual tension between these two is palpable. I could feel it on my skin. I could smell it in the air around me. I wanted these two together more than I wanted my next breath.

And it's so freaking good. So. Good.

"I don't want to hold your heart...I don't even want to own it. I just want you to share it with me."

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Review: Dirty Exes

Dirty Exes by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rachel Van Dyken does it again. She pulled me in and didn't let go. I devoured this book. And that's coming from someone who has been in a serious book funk.

I downloaded this in KU because it also gave the audio option. And I love all the things Teddy Hamilton gets his voice on, so I knew this would be a win.
But when I wasn't able to listen, I still sat down, kindle on, reading the words on the pages. It may have been Teddy who lured me in, but it was this crazy world RVD built that left me with the inability to put the book down.

Two days.

I would have been finished sooner, but life and work got in my way. And I love sleep about as much as I love books.

So, I just fell head over heels in love with Blaire and Colin and Jessie and Isla. Head. Over. Heels.

Isla and Blaire are besties who started a business designed to take down cheating exes.
When they land a larger than life client, they know they have to be perfect in this job.

But when the past barrels face-first into Blaire, she's left stunned and in a bit of a whirlwind.

He's the one that got away, but what if she finds herself falling for someone else? What happens then?

And Colin, oh, Colin. I love that man with the man bun and the snake tattoo. He's freaking hilarious and I want one for myself. PLEASE?!

I didn't want the story to end. Lucky for me--and you--RVD carries on in Dangerous Exes where you find out what happens to a few of the other characters.

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Review: Manic

Manic by J.A. Huss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Three years.

It's been three years since I was first introduced to this world and I cannot believe I haven't been back.
Although, in many ways, I guess I have been back.
I've been back by way of Spencer and Five and Mr & Mrs and all of those books that are spin-offs, but aren't spin-offs.
I've been back.

And yet, I haven't.

There's something special about Manic. This STURGIS contract and Rook and Ronin and Spencer and Ford. #FuckingFord. This is about the time everyone falls for Ford.
But I'm over here asking about that sexy, tattooed, biker, artist hottie who definitely needs me on his arm.

I'm visiting with The Team. The original Team. The Ronin, Ford, and Spencer Team.
The Hacker, The Guns, and The Liar.

Why have I waited so long to come back to LoDo? Why have I waited to revisit Fort Collins?

I'm continuing. I'm not sure how many books I need to read to make this whole thing happen, but it's happening.

And it's happening now.

#TeamSpencer #CallMeMRSSpencerShrike #SpencerMotherFuckingShrike #ShrikeBikes

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Review: Cards of Love: The Moon

Cards of Love: The Moon by Sierra Simone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good lord, I just thought I was prepared for what this novella would be.
And then she proved me all wrong and blew my mind in the process.

Merlin. Yeah, I've wanted his story for quite some time now. I've been patient. I've been hiding out, waiting for the perfect time, and it is finally here.

The story of Merlin and Nimue is one for the ages. It's a love that transcends time. It is powerful and all consuming.

And you're not going to be able to put it down once you get started.

Told in the haunting manner I've come to expect of Sierra Simone, Cards of Love: The Moon is the perfect novella to keep you in or bring you back to New Camelot.

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Review: Not Until You

Not Until You by Corinne Michaels
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I'm 1000% certain I wasn't in the right frame of mind to read this book, but it just didn't click for me.
The story was good, but I just couldn't connect with the characters.

Nicole is one of the four crazy ladies that you've met in previous books (We Own Tonight, One Last Time) and she is definitely the one who pushes boundaries and doesn't give a flying fuck what you think of her. And I LOVE those things about her. LOVE. THEM. She pushes her friends out of their comfort zones. But when it comes to pushing out of hers? Nope. No thank you, she hides. Runs and hides and refuses to feel.

Callum Huxley. Swoon. He's gorgeous, he's sexy, he's arrogant, and I'm pretty sure he's perfect for Nicole. He knows it, Nicole's friends know it. He just has to prove it to her.

See. Characters are gonna be fantastic. Storyline is spot on. It was me!

So, despite my "meh" reaction to these two, I'm definitely gonna grab the next. Corinne Michaels has never done me wrong and I won't drop her because I was having an off book week.

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Review: The Real Thing

The Real Thing by Melissa Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely adore Melissa Foster's writing. When I saw this was available in Kindle Unlimited I immediately downloaded it!

And I am not disappointed. I just wanted more, more, more of Z and Willow. I couldn't stop listening!

Friends-to-lovers, Best-friend's-little-sister, brother's-best-friend....you name it, and it's here. Movie star and small town girl? Yep. That's here too.

It's perfection. It's sweet. It's sexy. It's The Real Thing.

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Review: Dirty Headlines

Dirty Headlines by L.J. Shen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LJ Shen is the mother-fucking Queen of writing bad boys. I mean, Celian is a special brand of asshole. Not quite Vicious level asshole, but god, he's so close.

Celian is all the things you want in your alpha. He's a dirty talker, dirty in bed, and loyal to his core. At least when he finds Judith Humphry.

Judith, or Jude as her friends call her, is a mighty force. She wears her heart on her sleeve and loves fiercely, despite not thinking she is capable of love.

These two were made for each other. There's heat and chemistry and sizzle and spark. There's lust and love and hate.

Just, yes. All the yeses to Celian Laurent.

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Review: Tragic

Tragic by J.A. Huss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven't read this book in almost 3 years.
And I don't know why I've waited so long to revisit this world. Gah, Rook and Ronin started everything for me. And I do mean every-freaking-thing.

I don't know if I can fully explain how happy it makes me to be back in this world, with these characters. I am going to spend a bit of time in Fort Collins and LoDo, so just leave me to it. I'll return when I've finished....hell, I don't know, Wasted Lust? The Misters? Turning Point? I have a hard time leaving this world once I get into it.

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Review: Switch Hitter

Switch Hitter by Sara Ney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn't get enough of Dash and Amelia. I loved everything about this little story. Great story line, great chemistry, great characters.

Has it been done before? Probably.
Did I enjoy it as much? Probably not.

And I say that because I gave this thing 5-stars all the way across. Sweet, fun, sexy, funny, endearing, and so captivating. Sara Ney just found herself a new fan.

Bring on the rest of the Jocks. I'm ready.

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Review: Flirting with Forever

Flirting with Forever by Kendall Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another sweet and sexy read from Kendall Ryan. I just love her books! Every single one of them leaves me with a smile on my face. She writes the kind of books that leaves you happy and light-hearted.

Natalie is best friends with two guys, but is it possible to love one of them in a more-than-friends way?

Cam has harbored feelings for Natalie for as long as anyone can remember. Well, anyone except Cam. With a gentle push from their mutual best friend, these two find themselves in each other's arms.

And it is so sweet and magical and sweet.



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Review: From This Moment

From This Moment by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Because I wanted to laugh and cry and love. I wanted Wes to get his chance. I wanted Hannah to feel secure within herself. I wanted to strangle Lenore. I wanted to hug Abby. I wanted to just hold them all.

So, yeah, let's hold that 4 star rating. Let's enjoy this book for the second chance at love. Enjoy it because it's well written, loving, and sweet.
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Another heartbreaking love story from Melanie Harlow.

Just when you think she couldn't get any better, she does. She pushes the envelope on love. She makes you think outside the box. She makes you feel.

And I felt.

I felt happiness, sadness, loneliness, closeness, and everything in between.

Hannah is a widow, left to raise her daughter on her own. She's doing everything she can to survive, but sometimes life is just too hard, too much.

Wes is surviving his brother's death. After spending years overseas, he finally comes home to his family. While learning the ropes at the family practice, he's building and mending bridges with Hannah, his sister-in-law, and Abby, his niece.

But what happens when you start to fall for the one person you should never have feelings for? What happens when others stick their noses in your business and think they know better than you do? What happens when it all blows up in your face and the very thing you've been fighting against is inevitable?

Do you embrace it?
Or just let it slip through your fingers?

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Review: Ricochet

Ricochet by Krista Ritchie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm not sure what I'm looking forward to more: the return of Lo or the book where Ryke will truly shine.
Because I am so totally in love with the story of Loren Hale and Lily Calloway, but I am blown away every single time Ryke makes an appearance. His asshole-ishness, the way he cares--while not caring, and the way he pushes people to be better for themselves. I love Ryke.

But I digress.

This is a true continuation of a series. At the end of Addicted to You Lo goes to rehab and Lily makes the decision to leave Penn. Rose is crazy supportive of Lil and Lo, Connor Cobalt is a force in their lives, and the rest of the Calloway family is left in the dark. Lo realizes Ryke isn't just some random guy.
All of the secrets are pushed closer to the front of the story, Lo is doing more for himself, and Lil is finally seeking the help she needs and I am just...I guess I don't have the right words for this. I just am so freaking excited there are more books and that the sisters all get books and that this world isn't over and that I'm only 2 books in.

I'm moving on to the next book as soon as I get my greedy whore hands on it. I just have to know what else happens to these power couples.

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Review: Addicted to You

Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm still wrapping my head around the way this book made me feel. I read it at the recommendation of a friend and now I need the entire series. No joke. I want the whole thing. I need to see what happens next and how this plays out. I want more of Lo and Lil, I want more of Ryke and Connor.

If you know nothing about this book, it's a story of addiction. Lo is addicted to alcohol. Lily is addicted to sex. They are codependent. They physically need one another, but not in the ways you would think.

The writing is perfect. The love is real. The dependency is something that hits so close to home--not because I'm an addict, but because I am the daughter of one--and the struggle is one I have witnessed.

When they hit rock bottom will they be able to survive it?


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Review: Shimmy Bang Sparkle

Shimmy Bang Sparkle by Nicola Rendell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the type of book you can't put down! I was hooked from page one. Nick's internal debate as he watches Stella through the window? The moment he decides he can't just walk away.The moment they play roles they never intended to play.

I LOVED this book. I loved the dynamic between the characters--and not just our main characters, but all of them. The loyalty, the love, the heat? It's all there.

Nicola Rendell paints the scene--EVERY scene--perfectly. I felt like I was along for the ride.
At the jewelry store? Check.
On the bike? Check.
Out to dinner? Check.
Skating rink? Check.
Pony Up? Check.
The imagery is spot on and I like nothing more than to feel like I'm living the story.

If you want an un-put-down-able book, grab Shimmy Bang Sparkle! You'll laugh, you'll love, and you'll never want to leave!

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Review: Trick Play

Trick Play by Max Monroe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Those Mavericks sure know how to fall in love.
Each man has been his very own brand of sweet.

And Cam Mitchell is no exception. I just love him. I loved him from the beginning, but seeing him fall for Trixie is something special.

Have you met the New York Mavericks yet? You know you want to.



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Review: Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be

Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I grabbed this audio after seeing Rachel Hollis at an author panel in Denver (#BookBonanza18 y'all).

Anyway, she was captivating. She was compelling. She spoke a truth I could relate to and understand on so many levels. I left that panel book signing thinking about her words and the power she held. I left that weekend feeling like I needed to hear more of what this influential woman had to say.

But I'm cheap by nature so as much as I'd like to say I ran out and grabbed this book, one-clicked the kindle version, or downloaded the audio, I did not. I stewed on it for two weeks.

TWO. WEEKS.

Why I all of a sudden had a bout of willpower is beyond me, but I waffled. Is it worth the money? Can I find it cheaper elsewhere? Should I use that credit? What if it's the worst thing I've ever heard?

You know what? I run that risk every single time I buy something I've never heard or read or experienced before. It's ALWAYS a risk. So why did I hesitate? Well, what if she said something that made sense? What if her words were powerful enough to make me want to do something more? What if she--gasp!--motivated me to do better for myself?

Which I believe is the point. This is supposed to motivate, I'm supposed to want to do more. And, well, her words were powerful. No, they are powerful. And I can relate to 95% of what she has to say.

So, here I am, at the end of this audio, trying to sum up how I feel. And you know what? I feel like I deserve more and I deserve better. But I'm not going to do more or get better if I don't put myself out there, if I don't put in the work today.

My plan. Write down those goals. Apparently visuals and mantras and the like will keep those goals in the forefront of my mind. Put in place some actions that will help me achieve those goals. Yep. I'm gonna do more and see what happens. Because I have big dreams and big plans and I can't make those happen by staying the same.



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Review: Bayside Heat

Bayside Heat by Melissa Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Melissa Foster continues to WOW me with her words. She paints a picture so real that I feel like I'm hanging out on the Cape or in P-Town right alongside the characters. And then Serena and Drake? Just. Yes. These two are all the things.

Friends-to-Lovers. I can't say enough about this trope. But at the same time, I tend to like all tropes. This trope though, this one always gives me hope that friends can become more. It's the ultimate teenage fantasy, right?

And in this case, Serena and Drake have wanted each other for more years than either cares to admit. But when they finally come together?! BOOM. The title is no joke, guys. Bayside Heat brings the HEAT.

I hate to admit that I have not read the other books in this series. I don't know how that keeps happening, but somehow I always grab a Melissa Foster book from somewhere in the middle of the set. However, I never felt lost or confused or like I didn't know the characters. In fact, it made me want to read the books that feature those couples.

I don't have that kind of time, but I am going to pencil it in for later this year. Just wait. Once I hit that reading goal, I'm going full-on free for all in the book department.

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Review: Only You

Only You by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, hold my feels for a minute. This book is just the sweetest, most fun, friends-to-lovers ever!

One kiss just to see what it was like.

I love a good friends-to-lovers romance and I got just what I wanted out of Only You by Melanie Harlow.

One kiss to satisfy the craving.

Nate is the sexy man next door. He's the white knight when Emme needs one. He's the ultimate playboy, content to never settle.

"Hell yes, you should go."

Emme is the girl next door. She's the hot mess that's in constant need of saving from the craziest of things. She's the relationship girl.

"But I want you to stay."

But what would happen if that playboy's game was interrupted by something so unexpected that he became the one who needed saving?

"Tell me what to do."

What would happen if Emme and Nate shared a kiss so explosive they could have never prepared themselves for what would happen next?

"Come here."

Fireworks. Sparks. Desire. Lust. Feelings.

One kiss. And then we would stop.

Trust. Friendship. Heartache. Lies.

Needless to say, that's not how it went down.

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Finished 8/10/2018

Loved it just as much the second time around. Nate is all swoony. Emme is super sweet. Love them!

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Review: Undisputed

Undisputed by Aaron L. Speer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This isn't my first trip into the Speerverse, but it is the first time I've visited one of his full-length books. I blame the fact the others are paranormal and that's a touch out of my genre, but whatever. That doesn't change the fact that Aaron Speer knows how to put the words to the page. He knows how to drag you into his world and keep you there for the entire ride.

Owen Gasnier is *the* fighter. And he's in town.
Tegan has never heard of him. And then she finds herself at his fight.

These two cross paths and when their worlds collide, sparks fly. Lightning crashes, thunder rolls, whatever you want to say, these two have it. And you can feel it coming off the pages.

What am I most excited about? Well, this isn't a solo shot kind of book. It's the first in a series and I can NOT wait to see what else Mr. Speer has in store for us.

Excellent jaunt into the fighter universe. I love this story!

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Review: Fox

Fox by Max Monroe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The final book in the Stone Cold Fox trilogy answers all your questions, eases your fears, and lets you see just what Levi will do to protect those he loves.

I don't want to go into detail because it would be super spoilery. And no one likes spoilers.

But if you've read the first two books, you WANT and HAVE to read this one. It'll tie up your loose ends, it'll set your heart at ease, and it'll make you fall in love all over again.

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Review: The Good Luck Charm

The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If there’s something Helena Hunting does perfectly it’s the fun and light romance. This may be hockey and it may be romance, but this is completely different than what you’re used to with the Pucked series. Think less rom-com and more sweet romance.

Ethan Kase is back in town and he hasn’t seen or spoken to Delilah in eight years. But an unfortunate event has them thrown together whether they want to be together or not.

Delilah is keeping her distance and protecting her heart. Ethan has broken her before and she refuses to let him do it again.

But what’s a second-chance romance without a little romance and a lot of sex? Ethan will do whatever it takes to keep Lilah. He knows what life is like without her and he doesn’t want to experience that ever again.

Join Ethan and Lilah as they navigate the waters of true love and soulmates, family drama, and rekindling a romance that should have never ended.

Ethan is sweet, funny, and sexy and he’s back home to win the Cup and win the girl.


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Review: Bedfellows

Bedfellows by Lola Leighton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yep. If an MMF can be sweet and loving, this is the one. Sullivan, WIll, and Adrian are an unlikely trio, but they work. They're sweet, loving, caring, and totally hot together.

This is a feel good romance. There isn't much conflict and the steamy scenes are steamy. It's one of those you read (or listen to) when you want to enjoy a book. No angst, minimal conflict, steamy sexytimes.

And there's MM action. And MFM action. It's a good time.

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Review: Rivers

Rivers by S.L. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh, I do love a second chance romance. And it's a rockstar second chance romance which makes it even better. Because who doesn't have a rockstar fantasy (I'm looking at you Adam Levine)?

SL Scott knows how to bring the feels. I adore her writing and will always read her books. Rivers proves she has a way with words and knows what she's doing.

Sparks are reignited, chemistry is off the charts explosive, and the pain and heartache are so real, so raw that you'll want to hold Rivers and Stella until they are put together again.

Told only like SL Scott can tell a story, you'll be cheering for this couple from the very beginning.

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Review: Love Machine

Love Machine by Kendall Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Friends-to-Lovers is where it's at lately. I'm a sucker for a good romance where the two lovers are besties first. I absolutely adore it.

Adore.
It.

I mean, what's not to love? And Love Machine? Sweet, kind, innocent Keatyn just wants to learn how to seduce a man. She knows she lacks game and she wants to make herself better in the bedroom.

What better person to help her than her bestie, Slate?

No one. No one is better than her bestie. Because Slate is fantastic. He's sweet, attentive, and just the right amount of dirty in the bedroom.

*I listened to the audio of Love Machine. I have found that I am never disappointed with Sebastian York or Andi Arndt. They are pure audio gold and I am always happy to listen to a book narrated by them.



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Review: Complicated Parts-Book 2 by Ashley Jade

5 STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Ashley Jade is back and she's pushing boundaries we didn't know we had. I have a new favorite slow burn couple. Is couple the right word? Let's say I have a new favorite slow burn series! Complicated Parts is going to have you questioning your views on sexuality and love and lust and hate and want and need. Basically, you'll question everything.

We met Preston and Kit in the Complicated Hearts duet. There are a few things we know for certain about these two. 


Preston: 
He's a gambler. 
He's a player.
He's Asher Holden's little brother. 

Kit: 
She's a lesbian. 
She's heartbroken. 
She's Breslin's best friend. 

They were never meant to be more than two ships passing in the night--or day--but a dying grandmother, assholes, and one psychotic girlfriend continue to bring these two together. 

Picking up where Complicated Parts-Book 1 ends, you are thrown right back into the fray and the crazy that we've come to know and love. 

Ashley Jade knows how to build a world that I never want to leave. 
She knows how to make me fall for the asshole of the story. 
She also knows how to leave me with more questions than answers. 

"Some people are more like Origami...we fold, bend, and change shape. We find a way to adapt when life throws us curveballs.
But at the end of the day...we're still paper. Still fragile."

Preston and Kit are explosive. They are nothing like you expect. When you pick up romance, you think hearts and flowers. Ashley Jade isn't a hearts and flowers kind of author. Which makes her amazing. Preston and Kit's story will drag you in and hold you there. 

Ashley Jade brings two people together, puts them in unthinkable circumstances and then leaves them to deal with the aftermath. But tragedy--or any stressful, life altering event--can pull two people together like nothing else and Preston and Kit have had their fair share of bad shit happening to them. And that connection, that bond, that basic need for survival has them finding each other in the darkest and most desperate of times. It's how they handle those times when the pull is too much that keeps you reading. 

The tension.

The passion.

 The unknown. 

The very simple fact that Kit is a lesbian is what makes this so complicated and difficult and completely different from anything I've ever read. Kit is a lesbian. It is such a part of her identity that she can't even imagine being with a man. She's not attracted to men, she never has been. Preston is no exception to this rule. The rule is there for a reason. 

I see parts of him no one else wants to. The parts he doesn't want anyone to see.

Or is it. What happens when you start questioning your very soul? The very thing you know for sure about yourself? What do you do when friendships are rocky, relationships aren't what you thought, and you can't even rely on the one thing you know to be true? 

Knowing this isn't your typical romance, I still want you to read it. I want you to go in with an open mind and an open heart. I want you to go in AFTER reading book one. I do NOT want you skipping around. If you do, you'll be beyond lost. Preston and Kit deserve your time. They deserve the love and the care that they desperately need to navigate these uncharted waters. 

"I don't want you to be anyone but you."

Teaser credit goes to Tease Me Designs.
Complicated Parts-book 2 is by Ashley Jade and releases August 1, 2018.

Many thanks to Ashley Jade for taking me on this journey and allowing me early access to this book. I am impatiently waiting for the conclusion to this series. 

Review: The Sexpert

The Sexpert by J.A. Huss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's a rom-com. Like, a legit rom-com. It's so far out of the JA Huss norm that I have no idea what to say.

Except I thought it was hilarious. This is light and fun and sweet. This isn't the dark and twisty ride that Huss-McClain took us on with the Orginal Sin series. Sexpert is on the complete opposite side of the spectrum.

And I think you'll like it. It's sweet, shy girl meets sexy billionaire. It's cautious flirting and stolen kisses. It's fun. And laughter. And being scared of opening yourself up to something and someone new.

You're gonna meet new characters who will captivate you. Myrtle. Pierce. Zoey. Not to mention Andrew and Eden.

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