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?

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?