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Your Irresistible Love by Layla Hagen

1/31/2016

BUY LINKS: KINDLE | PAPERBACK

Your Irresistible Love (The Bennett Family, #1)

Your Irresistible Love by Layla Hagen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen
☆★☆★☆5-inappropriate stars☆★☆★☆
*copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

Your Irresistible Love will have you picking your tongue up off the floor the minute you’re introduced to the inappropriate brother, Sebastian Bennett. Thrived on success. Built the family business from ground zero. He’s one of the reasons why the family business is such a success. When it comes to the people he loves, he will protect them and always take care of them. It’s one of the many reasons why I fell in love with him. The only problem is that he doesn’t believe in love, but that changes once he meets Ava Lindt, who is hired as a consultant for his company.

Ava must do her job and cannot mix business with pleasure or she might as well kiss all her hard work goodbye if she ever crossed that line. Resisting him is one of the hardest things she would ever have to endure. Especially when it comes to Sebastian, who can’t seem to stop with the seductions he throws at her. Everyone that knows Sebastian, knows that when he wants something, no one better gets in his way. Which doesn’t really help her case when it comes to avoiding the hot CEO.

“Sebastian stop. We can’t do this here. It would be very inappropriate.”

He doesn’t understand why he can’t seem to ignore the pull towards Ava. It’s an uncharted territory for him and it’s driving him crazy that he’s doing things he’s never done before.

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Ava knows that giving into Sebastian will just end badly. The contract from her job has a very strict policy, forbidding her to get involved with anyone she works with. BUT for the life of her… as I read their story, I can’t even fathom not being able to get my hands on Sebastian. He’s such a perfect book boyfriend. Anyone can relate to this story. And everyone sometimes loves the thrill of doing something forbidden / off limits.

I loved Ava and Sebastian’s story. And I can’t wait to read about the other Bennett sibling's story. Your Irresistibly Love is a must read! I highly recommend it.

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You Only by Melanie Jayne

1/31/2016

BUY LINKS: KINDLE | PAPERBACK

You Only (You Only, Book 1)

You Only by Melanie Jayne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Copy provided via Rockstar Lit/author in exchange for an honest review

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So when I first read the blurb of You Only by Melanie Jayne, I was intrigued. I have always been one of those hopeless romantics who couldn't resist a good second chance romance. Though the biggest underlying theme is about second chances, Ms. Jayne also highlights the importance of loving and finding yourself.

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“You did many things that made me happy, Finn, and I did love you.”I still love you. “I just didn’t love me, and when I started examining what was wrong with me, I knew I had to leave.”

As much as I love a story that highlights and pinpoints these important themes, I found Only You just an okay read. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. I thought the book started off with a strong and solid prologue, but as I read several chapters in, I didn't get that strong pull to love these characters. It just felt stagnant. You would think after 15 years, these characters would have been mature in handling things but it didn't turn out the way I would expect. I guess I was expecting this strong chemistry that was palpable right off the pages but for some reason it was lacking that hence why I just thought this book was okay.

The writing was good but I felt the author could have condensed certain parts in the book and elaborated more on the connection of Hale and Finn. For a second chance romance, I wanted to feel the raw emotions but I just didn't feel that. While I know there are several people who loved this book, I just happen to think this book was just okay. But what I can tell you is that I am more intrigued with Jasmine and Izzy's story and what will happen to their marriage and how these two can rediscovered the spark to their marriage.

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Needing to Fall by Ryan Michele

1/29/2016

BUY LINKS: Needing To Fall

Needing to Fall

Needing to Fall by Ryan Michele
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
**ARC provided by Author, in exchange for an honest review**

How does a girl with such a broken past go on with her life? How can she go on knowing the only person she ever loved died, because of her? That’s Reign’s life. She bounced in and out of foster homes, because even her own parents weren’t good enough to take care of her. Once she had gotten older she was able to take care of herself, she finally had her own life, but she still don’t know how to live on. Even with the help of her friend Andi, she still wasn’t the person she should be…Until she meets Lynxs. Lynx was a great guy that had PTSD, that helped her through her pain and turmoil. He helped her open herself up and facing her problem head on. With Lynxs she finally started to see the purpose of her life. With Lynxs she had a purpose and love of another person. He is the man she never thought she ever needed or deserved, but he is the man that became her everything.

This was an emotional read, with so much sweetness to make up for all the pain that Reign went through. Reign was broken for so much of her life and Lynxs was just the man that helped put her back in once piece. Such a great story about forgiveness, finding love and the purpose of life.

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Our Last Time by Cristy Marie Poplin

1/28/2016

BUY LINKS: KINDLE | PAPERBACK

Our Last Time

Our Last Time by Cristy Marie Poplin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
**ARC provided by Author, in exchange for an honest review**

OUR LAST TIME was heartbreakingly beautiful. This book made me laugh and cry throughout reading it. It goes back and forth from past to present. It shows reader Willow’s past with her love Kennedy and her future with Wyatt. Get your tissues ready when reading this one, because it will definitely touch your hearts and make you into a blubbering mess.

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This is Willow’s story as she lived her childhood with her one and only love Kennedy. Kennedy was a great guy and was Willow’s best friend throughout her childhood years. They did everything together, even going streaking on Kennedy’s 18th birthday together. They never left each other out on any plans they both made. They were everything to each other, they loved each other more than life itself. But Kennedy was sick, he was terminally ill and when Willow lost him, she never thought she would love again. He left her with the greatest gift of all and as Willow tries to live on, Kennedy continues to touch her life no matter how many years had past. When Willow met Wyatt the biggest jack*ss in the hospital, she never expected for him to be the person that would make her love again. They bickered everyday, until they didn’t. Will Wyatt be Willow’s second chance at love? Read and find out.

I knew when I read this book that it would be heart-wrenching, so I had to get myself ready for it. I’m glad I finally read it, because it was really a beautiful story of finding love again. It’s about saving someone, while also saving yourself. I loved Willow and Kennedy together, but I also really loved Willow and Wyatt. Willow was a beautiful soul and she had the most precious love in the past and a beautiful future with Wyatt. I loved it. BEAUTIFUL.

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Her Secret Lover by Robin Covington

1/27/2016

BUY LINK: Her Secret Lover (What Happens in Vegas)

Her Secret Lover

Her Secret Lover by Robin Covington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review

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An adorable sweet romance!!!!! I have read a few books from Robin Covington and I must say that Her Secret Lover hits the spot if you are looking for a light, quick, sexy romantic read. Ms. Covington has me smitten with this budding romance of a hotel concierge assistant and a NYT Bestselling romance author.

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Micah Holmes is in Las Vegas for a Romance Book Convention, where tons of romance readers would gather to meet their favorite authors. Micah Holmes a former Marine, now turned romance author has fans flocking to see him. He is consider the next Nicholas Sparks. And as one of the top-grossing romance authors, he is consider VIP in the publishing community. So when he meets the personal concierge assigned to him, he couldn't help his attraction to Kelsey Kyle.

Micah has written so many books on love but never really could say that he was really in love that is until Kelsey Kyle walked into his life. Kelsey knew she should stay away from Micah since she was putting her job on the line. But this connection was something Kelsey was willing to risk. As Kelsey and Micah entangles themselves in this heated, tangible and palpable connection, what happens when her boss finds out that she is mixing business with pleasure? And what happens when Micah discovers a secret that Kelsey is hiding? Can something so wrong feel so right? Micah has been writing stories with that HEA ending that his fans love, so will this author be writing his own HEA with Kelsey?

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“It was fast. They were fast. Many people thought it was crazy, but they knew. Both he and Kelsey knew that what they’d been holding out for was living and breathing between them, and all they had to do is keep it alive. It was the easiest and the hardest thing he’d ever done, and it was worth it. He woke up every morning knowing that it was worth everything.”

Her Secret Lover was a fast paced romance that is light on angst in which I found refreshing with the story of Micah and Kelsey. I loved that author kept the story engaging and was able to show this intense connection that Micah and Kelsey felt for one another. I also loved that the author still added a bit of playfulness with the story when describing how signings can be both nerve-wrecking for both author and fans. So if you are looking for a romance that was fun, sexy and romantic, then I would definitely recommend this book. Thank you Ms. Covington for reminding us that we write our own story and happily ever after.

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Naked by Gina Gordon

1/27/2016

BUY LINK: Naked: A Body & Soul Novel

Naked (Body & Soul, #1)

Naked by Gina Gordon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review

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An emotional touching tale of rediscovering strength, hope, love, second chances, and beauty. I have read several books from Gina Gordon but in her newest release, Naked, Ms. Gordon went beyond a typical love story. She stripped her readers naked and in such allowed them to really feel. Feel the hopelessness, the loss, the guilt, the insecurity and the vulnerability of being exposed.

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“She’d wanted him. That much was obvious. But he got the impression she wasn’t accustomed to being the aggressor. So maybe it was time that someone taught her how to take what she wanted.”

Naked was truly one of those reads that reminded you that each one of us are vulnerable to our fears. Fears that can inhibit us from truly living life. And for Violet Walker, her insecurity and fears were skin deep and beyond. After a fatal car crash that left her fiance dead and her alive, Violet struggles with guilt. He died and she lived. She should be thankful that she is alive but the scars ridden on her body has made her fearful, insecure, and afraid. The scars were just a reminder to her that she may have a beautiful face but her upper half of her body was damaged with scars. So when she meets her sexy next door neighbor, for the first time, Violet felt a spark. A spark that could only be ignited by the presence of Noah Young.

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Noah was aware that Violet was attracted to him and that she was hiding something since she was always wearing clothes to cover her neck and upper body. As Noah and Violet begin a sexual relationship, Violet makes it known to Noah that he can't touch her upper body and that this sexual fling is temporary nothing serious. After a few weeks into their fling, they decided to part ways. But as it turns out, fate has a funny way of working out since Violet discovers that her Noah is the Noah Young hired to help construct her family's construction project. As the newly appointed CEO of her family's business, how will Violet react to discovering that Noah is one of her employees? And will Violet be able to strip down and show Noah how she truly feels about him? Can Noah finally see the real Violet? When it comes to love, can Violet finally be naked?

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“Their sexual encounters kept getting hotter. More urgent. And technically, they hadn’t even been fully naked. But nakedness was overrated when the need for another human being was so great you were willing to do anything just to hear your name on their lips.”

I found Naked by Gina Gordon an enjoyable read. There are times where I felt it was a bit tad slow but I understood that author wanted to showcase that stripping yourself bare emotionally and physically takes time. Each one of us has to come out of our shell. For some, it may come faster but for people like Violet Walker, she had to take her time. In all honesty, I applaud Ms. Gordon for writing a character so emotionally flawed because it makes Violet relatable. I love how Ms. Gordon showed Violet's character growth with the help of Harper. I think everyone needs a friend like Harper to help push you in rediscovering your inner beauty and acceptance. I love that this book is about stripping you naked emotionally and helping you gain confidence. We all have a past. A scar. Experience some type of loss. And are vulnerable at one moment in our life. But when you truly evaluate your life, no one is perfect. Perfection does not define you but our imperfection is beauty.

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“Silence with Violet wasn’t silence at all. She filled the space, slowed his thoughts, giving him a sense of peace.”

So if you are looking for a book that interweaves heart, raw emotions, family, strength, beauty, confidence, second chances and love then Naked by Gina Gordon is the book for you.

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Take by K.I. Lynn

1/26/2016

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KATHLEEN | NEILLIZA

BUY LINKS:
Need (Need Series Book 1)| Take: Need part 2

Take (Need, #2)

Take by K.I. Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen
★★★★★ 5-Push and Pull Stars ★★★★★
*copy gifted by the author in exchange for an honest review*

Please note that this is not a standalone, this is book two of the Need Series.

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TAKE picks up where NEED left off. The continuation to Brayden and Kira's roller coaster anecdote.
Brayden broke Kira's heart and she wanted nothing to do with him. Heart shattered into bits in pieces, to the point where she's unsure that it'll ever be put back together. She wants to forgive him, but in the back of her mind she's very hesitant. I didn’t expect what came of it and my heart broke for Kira.
As for Brayden, he's on a mission to get Kira back. One of the hardest things he ever did in his life was breaking her heart. It was supposed to be for both of their own good. And did not expect it to end this way, at least, that's what he thought.
Kira feels certain that she must stay away from Brayden. And to not give in to the seductions he throws at her. It's easier said than done because as soon as she lays her eyes on him, her plans are thrown out the window. As if she didn't just get her heart crushed by him. He's totally paying for the hurt he caused her. But how long can Kira avoid him? Will Kira ever crack and just finally surrender to Brayden? Get to reading!! You will love getting to know both characters, especially Brayden. By the way, this will end with a cliffhanger. I will TRY to be patient and wait for book three. I suggest you read this series if you are a fan of bunnies and sexiness. Scorching hot and steamy scenes you can't bypass *winks*

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Take (Need, #2)

Take by K.I. Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza

OH OMG! This book is hot. Kira and Brayden are super sexy together, once they got their hands on each other they couldn’t stop. If you are into books with loads of sexy scenes, this book is for you. These two go from shower sex, to theater break room to pool sex. Sex sex sex, yes they love each other. But there love is also very dependent on sex. The connection they had for each other is undeniable, but their sex is a big part of how they are together. They are so compatible that no matter how much Kira tried to stop what is going on with them, she just couldn’t. Brayden can talk her or beg her into anything. If you read the first book and enjoyed it, you will definitely enjoy this book. These two are so hot together, but without getting too dirty. Read read, read.

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This story starts where book one left off. While Kira was the chaser in the first book, Brayden is the chaser on this one. Once Brayden realized how much Kira means to him, he works hard to make her believe how much he really loves her. But with all the pain that he put Kira through, will she really find it in her heart forgive? Read how Kira goes back and forth on how much she was really willing to give Brayden.

A great read, that I can wait for the conclusion of the whole series. Brayden and Kira truly deserve their happy ending. And for that b*tch Jennifer to get her beat down she really deserves.

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Love in Lowercase: A Novel by Francesc Miralles

1/26/2016

BUY LINKS: KINDLE | PAPERBACK

Love in Lowercase: A Novel

Love in Lowercase: A Novel by Francesc Miralles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Charming, smart, quirky and linguistically delightful!!! Love in Lowercase by Francesc Miralles was one of those rare charming romantic comedy that has a way to win hearts with its unique prose and ensemble cast of characters. In this unlikely tale of romance, an unexpected visitor more like a stray brindle-furred cat to be exact pays a lonely linguistics lecturer a visit on New Years Day and brings a wave of unexpected surprises. Thanks to this cat, Samuel soon discovers that maybe his luck and life will no longer be dull and boring. Along this fun and quirky journey, Samuel reunites with an old friend, whom he can thank his meddlesome cat for reuniting him with Gabriela. In this offbeat tale of self-discovery, Francesc Miralles mixes a colorful literary tale that weaves a literary taste of Goethe and Kafka into this fresh tale that turned a mundane predictable life into a life filled with whole new sense of vivacity.

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Pieces of Him by Alice Montalvo-Tribue

1/25/2016

BUY LINK: Pieces of Him

Pieces of Him

Pieces of Him by Alice Montalvo-Tribue
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
**ARC provided by Author, in exchange for an honest review**

Pieces of Him was sweet, heartwarming love story and about the journey to self recovery. It’s about finding one’s self, growing and learning to love, when love seemed so far out of reach. It’s beautiful and nothing at all as I expected when I started reading.

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This story started out with Max, the biggest jerk of jerks. He was straight forward and tells it like it is. Max’s life didn’t turned out at all as he expected. He never wanted a girlfriend, never wanted a child or to ever get married. But when his sex buddy ends up pregnant and left him with a baby he never wanted, he was left lost, Until he met Emelia. In the brink of losing his mind and giving up his baby Xander, Emelia became his shining light. She may be gentle, but she fights for what’s right. Emelia gave Max what he needed to hear, the way it should be said. She was strong, independent woman, hear her roar. Max may have been mad for her getting in his business at first, but little by little he started to see that Emelia is so much more than just an annoying new neighbor. Emelia became his hero, she came into his life when he needed her the most. She did everything she could for Max and his baby Xander, even before even knowing them. First came friendship, then the friendship grew into something more. Emelia and Max were great together. They understood each other and Emelia kept Max on his toes. She was the woman he never knew he was searching for.

This story was consuming and baby Xander was just the cuties little addition. I really enjoyed this sweet and unexpected beautiful story of love.

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Forbidden by Lauren Smith

1/22/2016

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KATHLEEN | MICHELLE

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Forbidden: Her British Stepbrother

Forbidden (Her British Stepbrother #1)

Forbidden by Lauren Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 starsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen
5-forbidden stars
*ARC provided by the publisher in exchanged for an honest review*

FORBIDDEN ...YES PLEASE! Read it in one sitting and every page I turned made me, even more, anxious. I fell in love with Tristan the British hottie and the sweet Kat. It's packed with a mesmerizing and sizzling anecdote in its unique way.

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Could it be love or lust at first sight? They both wish they would've met under different circumstances. The attraction between the two goes beyond lasciviousness. It's more than what they thought possible. The electrifying heat they both sense within each other was very compelling and undeniable. A good girl meets a player... What could possibly go wrong? Well, I can't give away too much but you'll be in for one titillating romance.
Just be warned that this ends in a cliffhanger. I cannot wait to read book two. I highly recommend this to all readers who loves seductions. The sexual tension that will have you panting with excitement. Tristan is very addicting, so, I suggest you get your 1-clicking fingers ready and have some fun with FORBIDDEN.

Forbidden (Her British Stepbrother #1)

Forbidden by Lauren Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review

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One of my favorite trope to read is forbidden romance and there are many sub-genres within this category that I won't read. And the stepbrother romance falls somewhere in the middle. Personally, I am not a big fan of this trope because it has been overly saturated recently in the book community and majority of them are just a hot mess. Well in the case of Lauren Smith's newest release, Forbidden, that is not the issue at all. This book was so well written and executed that it surprised me a bit on how good the storyline is. I want to pause and take a moment and say bravo to Lauren Smith for not writing a trope that could easily had me rolling my eyes.

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Since Forbidden is a three part of serial, I won't go into much detail about the book. But what I can tell you is that Ms. Smith has perfectly delivered a story that had me intrigued with the characters Kat and Tristan. Kat is a young American, who is off studying in Cambridge while her father is currently employed at a financial institution in London. Kat is smart, beautiful, and yet a naive 19 year old. She has always followed the rules and so when an opportunity presents itself to be bold and adventurous, Kat decides to live a little. She wants to experience a real kiss and meet a boy and experience a relationship. So on her 19th birthday, she decides to be brave and kiss a stranger, who had piqued her interest. And this kiss was the kind of kiss to stop traffic.

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â€œIt really was possible to lose yourself in someoneâ€™s eyes. Maybe the poets werenâ€™t wrong about love at first sight. She didnâ€™t love this man, but she wasâ€¦captivated by him, which felt like love, in a strange sort of way.â€

Tristan Kingsley was completely caught off guard when a beautiful American girl kisses him in the middle of a pub. And this kiss was different. It was hot, sexy, and had that palpable feeling that connected him to Kat. Normally, girls would be chasing Tristan but this time he had to court the girl because Kat is different. She doesn't want to be another notch on this playboy's bed, who happens to be the next upcoming Earl. As Tristan pursues Kat and gets to really know her, he sees a real relationship brewing between them. He doesn't care that she isn't of royalty and noble lineage but he sees a beautiful girl who loves literature and knowledge. He sees Kat. As Tristan and Kat finally embark on the first day as a couple, what happens when they discover that their parents are engaged? How will Kat react to the news that her father finally found love and that Tristan will be her new stepbrother?

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â€œShe was the girl who stayed at home and did her homework, went to bed early, got to class and justâ€¦worked. But here she was with Tristan, and he was opening up a new, darker side to her, one that felt older, more aware of the world and of what a man and woman could be together.â€

As far as the ending of Forbidden, I knew the author is going to end this book with the step-sibling revelation but what I can say is that Ms. Smith did a terrific job introducing the characters and writing a crisp and concise story. She allowed readers to fully invest and see the real Kat and Tristan, who happened to meet and fall for each other. Yes, the whole revelation of that they could be step-siblings is the forbidden aspect but there was nothing forbidden as to how they met and fell for each other. Overall, I really enjoyed this first installment and can't wait to read the next book as to what awaits for them.

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