Tuesday 29 November 2016

A Promise of Home (Lake Howling #1)

A Promise of Home



I enjoyed this sweet romance which had a bit of danger, family, small towns and PTSD. It was my first time reading a book by Wendy Vella and I found her writing average and at times boring even though she had a good story line. I liked Jake and Branna's characters, but I felt they weren't well developed. However, I loved the secondary characters of Buster, Ethan and Branna's father  as they were well conceived and added more depth and lightness to the book. The chemistry between Jake and Branna was good, but Wendy had rushed their intimate scenes and it felt sometimes like their sex scenes were pointless.  The climax of the book felt very rushed and not well written as well as there was too many loose ends in the book especially with the book club ladies. I enjoyed the story, but poor execution and writing prevented the book from being brilliant.

Rating: 3/5


Plot

Branna O' Donned returns to Lake Howling, after many years, when she inherits her friends house. She decides that this will be her fresh start, where she can maybe put her demons to rest. However, with a small town comes many complications including Jake McBride. 

Jake was one of the golden boys of the small town, but after returning from Iraq he had given up his passion which was practicing medicine.  As soon as Jake and Branna meet, sparks begin to fly. Both of them are fighting their own demons and don't know how to make a relationship work, but at the same time they are finding it difficult to walk away from each other.

Friday 25 November 2016

Wild Boys After Dark: Heath (Wild Boys After Dark #2)

Wild Boys After Dark: Heath



I am a huge fan of Melissa Foster and her alpha male hero's and according to me this one her best books by far.  The writing in this book is flawless and so captivating from the first chapter that it is difficult to put this book down. I loved Heath's character because he is so sweet, but at the same time he was dominant in bed. I think Heath is now my new book boyfriend because of his hotness and dreaminess. The growth of both Ally and Heath's characters were well conceived and written. The secondary characters were a good touch to the book and I really enjoyed them. My favourite part of the book was the off the charts chemistry and the scorching hot sex scenes between Ally and Heath, because the aim of this series was for Melissa to bring in hotter hero's and I think she has hit the nail on the head with these alpha male hero's. However, I did wish that there was a little more drama in the book, but nevertheless this was a brilliant book.

Rating: 4.5/5


Plot

Dr Heath Wild and Allyson Jenna are both after a one night stand with no strings, no names and no ties. After spending one night together both Ally and Heath feel that it is not enough. One night becomes two and then reaches to a phone call. Will this supposed one night stand turn into a happily ever after?

Wednesday 23 November 2016

The Girl He Knows (No Strings Attached #1)

The Girl He Knows



This book had a lot of promise as it started of well, but towards the end it just got annoying and was rushed.  Firstly I wish I saw more of the male protagonist Hank in the book because it felt that he was missing from most of the story which made it very difficult to connect with the plot and characters. Paisley's character was so annoying (and as Hank described her "wishy-washey") because she never knew what she wanted and continued to string guys along. She was unable to stand up for herself and for her dignity even though that is what she promised herself.  The writing was good and the chemistry was okay, but I would have liked to see more of the intimate scenes. I loved the secondary characters of Paisley's friends because they brought humour to the book which left the reader laughing out loud. I was really disappointed with this book.

Rating: 2.5/5


Plot

Paisley, is recently divorced and trying to enjoy her life and one morning she gets up next to her best friends handsome brother Hank. Leaving it as a one night stand seems the best thing to do, but they are unable to resist each other.

Hank is a naval officer who believes both in commitment and monogamy, which is something Paisley does not want at the moment. Hank then offers Paisley a no strings arrangement and it seems to be good to be true. 

As they spend time together both Hank and Paisley find it difficult to leave their heart and feelings out of their agreement.
 

Monday 21 November 2016

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Saturday 19 November 2016

A Cowboy to Remember (The Canadays of Montana Book 1)

A Cowboy to Remember



I am always fans of the books by Tule Publishing, that are set in the town of Marietta with the beautiful background of Copper Mountain and this book did not disappoint at all. It had all the fun elements that are present in this small magical town and I loved seeing the characters from the different books I had read which were based in this beautiful town. I loved Olivia's character because she was independent and strong enough to recognize her shortcomings and change them. She also didn't behave like a damsel in distress who needed rescuing, but she rather wanted to rescue herself. Jake's character was also very well written especially with his determination to be with Olivia. I enjoyed the writing style even though it was my first time reading a book by Barbara Ankrum, but I did notice some spelling errors which was unacceptable for a book that was republished. The chemistry between Olivia and Jake was steaming hot and well written.  I really enjoyed this second chance romance and am looking forward to the rest of the series.

Rating: 3/5


Plot


Olivia Canada, a brilliant equestrian, is now recovering from a messy divorce and after a career changing accident has lost the confidence to get back on a horse. She returns home to Marietta and her parents, until her once upon a time best friend Jake Lassen returns home.

Twelve years ago Olivia and Jake promised each other that on her thirtieth birthday they would return to the Marietta fair and marry each other if they were both single. 
Jake is an ex airforce pilot has returned home, for Olivia, after experiencing a bad accident while at war.

Olivia tries to resist Jake's advances, but Jake realizes life is too short and is now determined to get the love of his life Olivia.

Tuesday 15 November 2016

Hold Me Until Midnight (Grayson Brothers #1)

Hold Me Until Midnight



This was a hot and steamy romance of the typical rich good girl falling for the bad boy. It was my first time reading a book by Christina Phillips and I loved her writing style and her characters.  The chemistry and sex scenes was scorching hot and well written and at times left me wanting for more. I loved Jackson's character because I have a soft spot for gorgeous alpha males who work hard. I felt Scarlet's character very annoying at times because in this day and age, she was behaving like a damsel in distress who could not stand up for herself. I also didn't enjoy that Christina glossed over the first three weeks of Jackson and Scarlet's relationship because I would have loved to see more on the beginning of their relationship. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Rating: 3.5/5



Plot


Scarlet Ashford needs a date to a fathers wedding, but she also needs a bodyguard who can protect her from her step mothers plans. After hearing about the Grayson brothers, she goes to meet Jackson Grayson who is too gorgeous for his own good. Jackson tempts Scarlet to finally let down her good girl reputation.

The number one rule of the Grayson brothers is never sleep with the client, but after meeting the beautiful Scarlet, Jackson just can't resist her. They both stop trying to fight their attraction and decide to have a one night stand, but they later realise it's not so easy to walk away.

Saturday 12 November 2016

Escorting the Billionaire (The Escort Collection #1)

Escorting the Billionaire


This is the first book in The Escort Collection  and after a very long time I got to read a book where the escort was female. The book was sweet and funny, but at times I felt it too long.  It was my first time reading a book by Leigh James and I found that I loved the dual point of view style of writing because the reader understood at all times what was going through the characters mind.  The characters were well developed, but at times I did find Audrey annoying especially when she was always putting herself down. I found the chemistry and sex scenes average because there was nothing special or hot about them. There were also many funny scenes and hilarious one liners from both James and Audrey when they are discussing James's family, which gave the book a lightness which I loved. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Rating: 3.5/5


Plot


James Preston is a real estate billionaire who is forced to hire an escort as his date to his brothers wedding in order to keep his family off his back. He just wants a date with no mess, relationship or sex because he has once lost someone he had loved dearly. 

Audrey Reynolds has been forced to become a high end escort I  order to keep her I'll brother in his group home. James is now paying Audrey more money than anyone ever has, but the only problem with him is that he is gorgeous and too normal. 

As James and Audrey spend time together, their chemistry forces them to now include sex in their contract, but now they both realize they might be perfect for each other. While fighting their dysfunctional families, will James and Audrey'S love survive?

Wednesday 9 November 2016

Down Deep (Going Deep #1)

Down Deep


(This review is based on the ARC provided by the publisher via Net Galley)

I am generally a fan of sport based romances and this book did not disappoint me. It was funny, sweet and really entertaining at times. After reading a book in the Bedding The Bachelors series and realising how much I enjoy Virna'S style of writing, I was looking forward to this book and once again Virna has done a fabulous job.  I really enjoyed the characters even though at times I found Camille very confused and Heath being an assessment to her. I loved the chemistry between Heath and Camille as it was scorching hot and lead to some very good intimate scenes. However, I would have liked to see more of the football in the book as well as an epilogue with how Heath and Camille'S life turned out. A good book and a promising series to look foward to.

Rating: 3/5


Plot

Heath Dawson was the school star football player as well as Camille Pollert'S first crush, but after he says some horrible things, she let go off her crush and got her revenge.

After ten years, Heath is a successful NFL player and he runs into Camille at a charity photo shoot where she is the photographer. Camille is now a single mother and when she sees Heath again for the first time in ten years her crush begins to return back, but she refuses to act on it.

Heath recognizes Camille from school and is attracted to the gorgeous woman she has become and he is now determined to have her. As they begin to have a sizzling affair they get a good dose of reality. Will their love be able to overcome their problems?

Tuesday 8 November 2016

Savaged Surrender

Savaged Surrender


(This review is based on the ARC provided by the publisher via Net Galley)


This is a sweet and short novella about a good girl wanting to be bad and lose control. I really enjoyed the book because I was able to connect with the main character Anna and how she has never been a priority to anyone so she learns to handle herself. At times I did fine Ethan's character annoying because of the poor way in which he was treating Anna. The book was well written and I enjoyed the style of writing, even though it was my first time reading a book by Jennifer Lyon. The chemistry between Anna and Ethan was sizzling hot ,but I wished there was more intimate scenes between them as the ones that were included felt a bit rushed. There were parts in the book where I felt that the book was being rushed and I personally would have liked to see more of Ethan's dominant side in bed because they speak about in the book but it is never depicted. This was a good read that I was unable to put down and I am looking forward to the Savaged Illusions series.

Rating: 3.5/5


Plot

Ethan Hunt, is a gorgeous hunk who has come from a very difficult past which still haunts in him even though he has changed for the better. He is now finding it hard to resist his sexy friend, Ana Kendall, because he feel he is not good enough for her. After a hot kiss and rejecting Anna's sexual advances, Ethan leaves to join the security personnel of the famous band Savaged Illusions.

Anna, after having a terrible incident at fourteen, has always tried to be the good girl and the perfect daughter and friend. Now while her friends are scheming to reunite her with Ethan, Anna decides to hijack their plot and proposition Ethan for a vacation fling.

Anna and Ethan finally given to their sizzling chemistry, but unknowingly Anna has attracted a stalker. Now it is up to Ethan to protect both Anna and her heart. 



Monday 7 November 2016

The Hero (Sons of Texas #1)

The Hero


(This review is based on the ARC provided by the publisher via Net Galley)


I LOVED this book, it was filled with so much suspense and drama that it was difficult to put the book down once I started reading it. This was my first time reading a book by Donna Grant and her writing was flawless and descriptive that I was transported to Dallas, Texas.  From the first chapter there was so much going on that I found that I never got bored and always wanted to know more. The depth in all the characters was brilliant and I loved the triple point of view style of writing because it enabled the reader to understand the story completely. The chemistry between Owen and Natalie was great and I enjoyed watching their second chance love story unfold. The story ended in a cliffhanger so I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Rating: 5/5


Plot

Owen Loughman, a decorated Navy SEAL who is good at his job, is forced to return home when his aunt and uncle is killed and his father is kidnapped.  Owen together with his two brothers and his high school sweetheart Natalie, who he has not been able to forget, must try and save Orrin Loughman.

Natalie Dixon has had her heart broken twice firstly by her high school sweetheart who left without saying a word and secondly by her ex husband who cheated on her. Now with her life at risk, Natalie must trust Owen, the man who broke her heart,to protect her. As they start spending time together, Natalie and Owen realise that they have never gotten over each other and they begin to consider giving their love a second chance.

Saturday 5 November 2016

Only Pleasure: Part Two

Only Pleasure: Part Two


(This review is based on the ARC provided by the publisher via Net Galley)

This is the second installment in the Only Pleasure series and this book was much more better than the first because it focused more on Chase and Kia emotional relationship rather than their physical relationship. However, in this book I did miss Khalid's character and the softness he brings to the story.  I enjoyed how Kia was able to stand up for herself in this book and rebuild her life. There was also not so many characters in this book which made it easier to read.  The sex scenes in the book was much better and not repetitive which was good. I loved that we got to see more of Chase's  dominance and possessiveness in this book.

Rating: 3/5


Plot


Kia Rutherford has finally decided to take charge of her life and demands more of Chase. After a horrible accident Chase ends up admitting his feelings for Kia and decides to claim her as his own.

Thursday 3 November 2016

Only Pleasure: Part One

Only Pleasure: Part One


(This review is based on the ARC provided by the publisher via Net Galley)

Oh my God, this book was confusing me so badly that I contemplated not finishing it, but since it was an ARC I decided to complete it. Firstly the idea of a club of guys who believe in threesomes is just ridiculous, then the fact that Clay called himself possessive, but was willing to share Kia with Khalifa was just plain stupid. I hated the way Clay treated Kia like she was some object. Then there was way too many characters in this book and that just left me confused because the author gives all their point of views in one chapter without differentiating between the characters. The sex scenes were initially good, but then became repetitive and boring. I wish this book was better because I am a fan of Lora Leigh and this book just disappointed me.

Rating: 2/5


Plot

Kia Rutherford, who divorced her husband two years ago, has always had a crush on Chase Fallacy especially after he saved her from her disgusting husband two years ago.

On one lonely night she runs into Chase and his friend Khalid and ends up spending a pleasure filled night with them.  This eroticism experience happens a few more times and Kia realizes she is falling in love with Chase.

Wednesday 2 November 2016

Her Hopes and Dreams (Ardent Springs #4)

Her Hopes and Dreams


(This review is based on the ARC provided by the publisher via Net Galley)

This is the fourth book in the Ardent Springs series, but it is the first book in that I have read in the series so I don't know if that might have affected my review. Once I started reading the book and found out that the female protagonist Carrie cheated on her husband I was just unable to get over it as I am totally against cheating, this in turn negatively affected the way I saw the book and characters. This is my personal hangup and not the book or the authors fault. The writing in the book was good and I enjoyed the dual point of view style because it helped the reader understand both characters. I enjoyed the story of overcoming PTSD as well as helping women in abusive marriages. At some points I did find Noah's character one dimensional and wished there was more depth, however I loved the secondary characters of all Carrie's friends because they were fun and added a lightness to the book that was much needed. The romance and chemistry was average and nothing special and left me wanting for something more. I do look foward to reading the previous books because I enjoyed those characters in this book.

Rating: 2.5/5


Plot

Carrie Farmer is a single mother who has just come out of an abusive marriage after her husband died and now she is not willing to date again. That is until she meets her gorgeous neighbour Noah's Winchester, who happens to be a friend of her dead husband.

Noah's Winchester, is a returning soldier, suffering from PTSD, who has returned home to relax and try to get away from his demons. This all changes when he meets Carrie and her adorable daughter.

Will Noah's and Carrie be able to get over their demons in order to have a chance at true love?

Tuesday 1 November 2016

Forgetting Yesterday (Broken by the Sea #1)

Forgetting Yesterday


(This review is based on the e-book received from YA Bound Book Tours)

It has been a while since I read a young adult romance and Forgetting Yesterday has made me fall in love with this genre all over again. This book was the first in the Broken by the Sea Trilogy and it was so brilliant and captivating that I could not stand to put the book down. The characters were so realistic and easy to connect with because Ava brought their emotions alive with her flawless writing. There were parts in the book which brought tears in my eyes and others made me fall in love with Adam. Missy's character was well written and contained  the depth and strength that was much needed to carry this book. However, I did wish that we could have seen some parts of the book through Adam's point of view because that would have enabled the reader to understand him better especially in the scenes where he talks about his problems with his father. The sweet romantic scenes between Adam and Missy made me feel all gooey on the inside and I just loved their simplicity so much. Ava Wood is a talented writer who is full potential, I am dying to read the next book in the series.

Rating: 4.5/5


Plot

Missy Shaw, a star school basketball player, has her entire life ripped away from her when her father decides to move them from their hometown Kansas to Florida after her mothers death.  Now Missy has to adjust to a new city and school and on her first day at she runs into the schools star basketball player, Adam Miller.

Adam is a gorgeous and sweet boy who begins to show interest in Missy from her first day at school. As they spend time together during a school project, Missy hides her families hurtful secrets, from Adam. Will Adam be able to save Missy from her family and herself?