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Going Down Hard by Carly Phillips

2/28/2017

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Going Down Hard (Billionaire Bad Boys, #3)

Going Down Hard by Carly Phillips
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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Going Down Hard by Carly Phillips is a symphony of sweet and sexy. I absolutely adore this heartwarming love story that Carly Phillips has created as two people from two different social circles have their lives collide.

As the son of a former gardener and maid, Derek West has never been ashamed of his upbringing that was until Cassie Storm reminded him that they come from two different worlds. Fast forward to several years later, Derek is now a self-made billionaire who has worked his way to the top. And this time, it is Derek West who holds the power and wealth.

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Cassie Storm is rich, beautiful, and smart. She wants to take over the family business and show her father that she can save their company and family name. And in order to save their business, Cassie knows that she has to land the interview of the lifetime. An interview with Derek West, the son of her family's former gardener and maid.

Cassie has only one regret in life and that is what she said about Derek to her friends. She knew that she shouldn’t have let peer pressure get the best of her when she was eighteen years old but now she wants to show Derek that she is a changed woman who never meant to hurt him. When Cassie apologized to Derek for what she said in the past, Derek acknowledges that there is compassion, truth and humility to it. He also realizes that Cassie Storm is someone you can’t forget. So when Derek agrees to do the interview, what happens when Derek and Cassie realize that this could possibly be their second chance? Will Derek be able to trust Cassie with his heart?

As I said before, there is nothing like reading a Carly Phillips book. Her stories have always been a perfect blend of romance, heart, and steam and Going Down Hard is another prime example of that. With her heartfelt prose, Phillips allows her readers to fall hard for her lovable characters. And trust me when I tell you, it’s not that hard to fall for Derek West and Cassie Storm as these two were the perfect pair. They complemented each other like two peas in a pod. So if you are looking for a romance that will bring a smile to your face and have you wishing for your own Derek West then I highly suggest you one-click this book now.

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Cole by Tijan

2/27/2017

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Cole

Cole by Tijan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
**Copy provided by Tour Host, in exchange for an honest review**

☆☆☆☆ 4.5 STARS ☆☆☆☆

Cole was captivating and addicting. Cole is the head of Mauricio Mafia, but he was more than meets the eye. Cole didn’t act like someone in the mafia. Sure he was mysterious and tough, but he was also loving and forgiving. Cole may be the alpha, but when it came to a woman like Addison he gave her the world. She had choices to do what she needed and want, he never limited her because of who he was. Cole was a great lover and a fighter.

The first time they laid eyes on each other it was electric, even if a conversation didn’t happen. The second time was different, it was tongue tied Addison, who didn’t know what to say, while Cole was Mr cool and again gave her options. So when they went out on their first official date, it was nothing but sweet and sexy. They were both hooked after they fell into bed. Their conversations and time spent after were nothing, but sweet. They acted like any regular couple, until their real lives got in the way.

I love how they fit together. The way they moved and the way they spoke to each other. They were meant for each other, even if their love was supposed to be forbidden. Being together meant a war would be raging. Will Addison be ready to take it all in for Cole’s love? Read and find out. Believe me, it’s one hell of a ride.

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Dirty Filthy Rich Boys by Laurelin Paige

2/27/2017

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Dirty Filthy Rich Boys (Dirty Duet, #0.5)

Dirty Filthy Rich Boys by Laurelin Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Dirty Filthy Boys by Laurelin Paige is the prequel to the duet Dirty Filthy Rich Men and Dirty Filthy Rich Love. Well it is suffice to say that Laurelin Paige has worked her dirty filthy literary magic as she has me craving for more of these dirty filthy boys, Donovan Kincaid and Weston King.

In this prequel, Paige introduces readers to Sabrina Lind, a freshman who is on an academic scholarship at Harvard. Sabrina has a major crush on rich charming playboy Weston King but soon discovers that she might be craving something more dark and manipulative in her Business Ethics TA, Donovan Kincaid, who happens to be a family friend of Weston. So what happens when Sabrina finds herself torn? Crush or the man she craves?

All there is left to say, I can’t wait to see what Laurelin Paige has in store for readers as Dirty Filthy Rich Men will take place ten years later and Sabrina is reunited with Donovan and Weston. So which of these two dirty filthy rich men will she want?

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Something in the Way by Jessica Hawkins

2/27/2017

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Something in the Way

Something in the Way by Jessica Hawkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
**Copy provided by Tour Host, in exchange for an honest review**

☆☆☆☆ 5+ STARS ☆☆☆☆

Wow! I am in awe of this book, the story of Manning and Lake were so addicting. I was pulled in from the beginning of their story and I just couldn’t put it down, until the end. Lake was young and too smart for her own good. She was so innocent and didn’t care much for boys, not until she met Manning. Manning was a big guy and oozes sex appeal, he also had the look of a bad boy. When they met Lake was only 16 and Manning was 23, so of course that meant Lake was a forbidden fruit. Lake had the innocence of any young girl and the smarts that pulled Manning in. He couldn’t help but want to be around her and protect her. Lake may only have been 16, but she also felt very protective of Manning. Then her sister Tiffany had to get in the way. She was a little ditzy and very high maintenance. I wanted to hate her for getting in the way, but I couldn’t. The girl also needed someone to love and protect her, she was just at the wrong place at the right time. Manning needed a reason to stay around a 16 year old and Tiffany was it.

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As Manning and Lake became closer and closer, more and more forces pushed them apart. I wanted so much for them to be together, but at the same time I had to keep reminding myself that Lake was still so young. Manning also felt exactly as I did. He wanted Lake so bad, but knew better than to really give into his want. Manning was such a good guy, who had a hard life and he deserved someone like Lake..only if she was a little older. I felt their pain and their heartbreak, every time they were together. They knew they belonged together, but the timing was all wrong. Only if they could just hold on for a couple of years, then they could really be together. Manning was from the wrong side of the track and Lake was pure goodness. Should they really be together?

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Sex didn’t drive this book, what drove it is the story of love and being loved. Wanting someone so much, that they could never have. I felt so much pain and hurt for Lake and Manning. So much emotion and feelings for each other. I even shed some tears for their heartbreaks; they should be together. Being apart hurt them and hurt me as a reader. I felt so connected to their story, that I felt so lost when it ended with a cliffhanger. This story is just one of those that will hold on to any reader’s heart and haunt them when done, because that’s exactly what it’s doing to me. Their story was so heartbreaking, but so good. I cannot wait for book 2.

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Lost in Between by K.L. Kreig

2/25/2017

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Lost in Between (Finding Me, #1)

Lost in Between by K.L. Kreig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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K.L. Kreig is an author that has been on my radar for quite some time now after I absolutely devoured Black Swan Affair. So when I found out that she was going to be releasing a new book, I knew that I had to get my hands on Lost In Between especially after reading the synopsis.

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We all have one. A price. That magic number that will get us to agree to do anything, be anything. Don’t sit on your gold-plated high horse and say you don’t because you do. Everyone does. Each of us has something we covet enough that we’d sell ourselves to have it.What’s my tipping point, you ask? Apparently a cool quarter mil will do the trick.”

They say we all have a price and apparently K.L. Kreig’s heroine, Willow had a price in order to stay afloat and so for a $250,000, she was willing to be the pretend girlfriend of Shaw Mercer for four months. Pretending how hard that can be? Well, what happens when lines are crossed? Emotions get involved? And sex? Yes, Kreig hits her readers hard when she has us begging and craving for more as she slowly unravels Shaw and Willow.

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In truth, perception can be a deception. Nothing is black and white. In the shades of grey, we can get lost in the between of knowing what we want and what we need. And in the case of the story of Willow and Shaw, readers are taken on a journey of their reasoning for the choices they both made. The objective was a four month contract but what they failed to see was beyond their control. Lost in between of their contract laid their hearts and emotions. So what happens when their time comes to an end? Will Willow and Shaw be able to walk away with both their hearts intact?

K.L. Kreig did a great job showcasing the depth of her characters. I was left intrigued and wanted to know Willow and Shaw on a deeper emotional level. While I loved the progression of their chemistry and sexual tension, I couldn’t give this book five stars because I felt the first 30% of the book was a bit slow for my taste but once the author finally throws the readers in a whirlwind love affair, I finally got lost between the pages. This book was well-written and definitely has left me excited to see what the author has in store especially with that ending!!!

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Your Tempting Love by Layla Hagen

2/23/2017

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Your Irresistible Love (The Bennett Family Book 1)
Your Captivating Love (The Bennett Family Book 2)
Your Forever Love (The Bennett Family Book 3)
Your Inescapable Love (The Bennett Family Book 4)
Your Tempting Love (The Bennett Family)

Your Tempting Love (The Bennett Family #5)

Your Tempting Love by Layla Hagen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Layla Hagen is back at it again as she reunites readers with the beloved and charming Bennett family in the fifth installment, Your Tempting Love. With four of the Bennett siblings living their happily ever after, Pippa Bennett is back at her favorite hobby: matchmaking and of course Christopher is her next target.

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Unlike his other siblings, Christopher easily steals the spotlight. His sexy, charming, and playful personality will have anyone wrapped around his finger and so it didn’t take long for him to charm his way into his interior decorator’s heart and panties.

Victoria Hensley has been hired to decorate Christopher’s new apartment. Designing his apartment is no problem, but keeping her attraction to Christopher at bay will be hard to do since Christopher has made it known to her that he finds her a temptation that he can’t seem to resist.

Victoria Hensley is unlike any woman that Christopher has met. Her bubbly and caring personality is something that makes her even more attractive. Christopher is well aware that Victoria is the sole guardian of her three younger siblings after the death of their parents. As Christopher befriends Victoria and charms his way into her life, he easily wins the hearts of her siblings as well as Victoria. But as she and Christopher gets close to one another, will they find themselves mixing business with pleasure? And will Christopher realize that Victoria Hensley might be the game changer that will end his bachelor status? For so many months, Victoria has been shouldering all the family responsibilities, will Christopher show her that he is willing to be her shoulder that she can lean on and partner in life?

Your Tempting Love is a very sweet, sexy, and beautiful love story. I love the overall theme and message this book portrays. The simplicity of love and sacrifices is a beauty that radiates throughout the story. I love how strong Victoria is and how playful Christopher is. And in such, these two complement one another in ways that will make any hearts swoon. So if you are looking for a story that was beautifully well written that incorporates love, family and steam then this book is definitely for you.

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Layla Hagen

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Crazy Beautiful by Jessica Serra Huizenga

2/18/2017

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Crazy Beautiful (Crazy Beautiful, #1)

Crazy Beautiful by Jessica Serra Huizenga
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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If you are a fan of friends with benefits trope, Crazy Beautiful by Jessica Serra Huizenga might be the book for you. Since this book was a very quick read, readers might enjoy the banter and chemistry between heroine and hero. I enjoyed this book but however I felt it started off a bit slow for me in the beginning and so I didn’t feel a connection to the heroine as I would have liked. Overall, a decent fun read.

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Mack Daddy by Penelope Ward

2/16/2017

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Mack Daddy

Mack Daddy by Penelope Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle

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It’s no secret that I couldn’t wait to get my greedy book hands on Mack Daddy by Penelope Ward. How could any bookworm resist especially knowing it involves a very hot sexy single dad trying to win back the heart of his son’s teacher? Psst… have you seen the cover? Ummm..yeah definitely hot DILF!!! And to top it off that it was written by Penelope Ward. So yeah, you can understand my excitement and eagerness to read this book stat.

Francesca O’Hara is a first grade teacher at a private Catholic school. On the first day of school, unbeknownst to her, Francesca is reunited with the Mackenzie Morrison, the man who broke her heart. Mack happens to be the father of one of her students. Thrown off guard, old feelings and the past begins to resurface when memories of their friendship begins to flood both Frankie and Mack.

Mack is well aware that Frankie is the girl that he let get away and has always been the woman that he still loves. Determined to win back her heart, Mack pursues Frankie. So can Mack repair the damages that he had done and win back the only woman he wants, needs, and love?

As far as Frankie and Mack were concerned, readers could sense and feel the connection between them. There is a deep history and feelings that could not be diminished. But as much as readers rooted for them, I felt bad for the third party since Frankie had a boyfriend. Keep in mind, I actually liked Frankie’s boyfriend and hence why I couldn’t give this book a solid 5 stars. Throw in some angst and drama, Mack Daddy kept readers like myself entertained.

Mack Daddy is a symphony of second chances, friendship, romance, and angst so there is every element to keep any reader glued to the story of Mack and Frankie. As much as I love Penelope Ward’s book, this was not particularly my favorite since I felt the last 25% of the book was a bit rushed for my taste with the unwarranted drama and revelations but other than that this book will definitely attract fans of single dad trope.

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Mack Daddy

Mack Daddy by Penelope Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
**Copy provided by Tour Host, in exchange for an honest review**

☆☆☆☆ 4.25 STARS ☆☆☆☆

Mack Daddy is a fun, light read, that any Penelope Ward fan will sure love. It’s a second chance romance of old friends Mack and Francesca. Their first meeting was not something anyone would forget. LOL. You gotta read it to see what I’m talking about, let’s just say it was also the first time Francesca found out that Mack surely packing. Mack and Francesca friendship was sweet and they spent a whole lot of time pining for each other, even though they were literally next to each other. Circumstances always got in the way of what should have been their time together. Mack and Francesca always knew that their hearts belonged to no one, but each other. So when Mack came back asking for another chance, Francesca was left confused. She had a man that worship the ground she walks on, then there’s Mack, who had already broken her heart in pieces. What should a girl do? Then there are also all the mom’s that were throwing themselves for a chance with Mack.

Francesca and Mack were hot together. They would find any place, even a broom closet to get it on. When they wanted each other nothing could stop them from making anything happen, not even teachers roaming the halls while they give in to each other in the school closet. HmmmHmm.

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Riveted by Jay Crownover

2/15/2017

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Riveted (Saints of Denver, #3)

Riveted by Jay Crownover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review

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A riveting, sexy, steamy romance that packs an emotional and heartwarming punch!!! Jay Crownover is no stranger when it comes to writing romance that has sass and steam but her stories and characters have a magical way of always leaving a lasting impression when it comes to the matters of the heart and in her newest release, Riveted, Jay lures readers to feel for her characters and see behind the facade. She allow them to see and understand everyone carries their own set of baggage but in the end, you just need to find the right kind of people who are willing to ease the load.

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I might have now known he was it for me, but it was evident Church didn’t have a clue. No one had ever given me any idea how to handle it when the right one came along, but you weren’t the right one for him.”

Dixie Carmichael has witness everyone around her falling in love and settling down and all she wants is to find her missing piece as well. She is the kind of girl who sees rays of sunshine and hope. In other words, Dixie Carmichael is a good person who hasn’t much luck in the love department that is until Dash Churchill aka Church asked her to accompany him back home to visit his family.

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Church has known love and loss. He experienced it firsthand after losing his mother and stepmother. These two women’s death affected him in such a way that he didn’t know how to cope and so Church thought it was best to leave and enlist in the military. Once Church left, he didn’t look back and left behind the man who raised him and his baby brother. Fast forward ten years later, Church finds himself traveling back home but this time he won’t be alone since Dixie Carmichael is the unexpected ray of light that will awaken and piece back together his heart, soul, and mind.

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Dixie Carmichael was the nicest girl I had ever met. She didn’t have a mean bone in her perfectly curvy and petite body. She was always smiling, always laughing, and there wasn’t a moment spent in her company where it didn’t feel like the sun was shining directly on you. She embodied warmth and care.”

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She kissed me like it was the only thing that mattered. She kissed me like it was important, like I was important. She kissed me like she loved me even though she knew there wasn’t any way possible for me to love her back.”

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There was no denying it that there was a connection between Dixie and Church. These two fit each other like two jigsaw puzzles and so as Dixie and Church told each other about their past, their transition from friendship to something more was undeniable. It was like fate was leading them to each other and back home. With the help of Dixie and his family, Church finally found the peace he had been searching for.

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He was constantly telling me that he was a liar . . . but with him over me, with him inside of me . . . I believed every word he said. The truth was in his hands, in his mouth, in the way his cock moved in and out of me like he couldn’t get enough of me . . . or of us together.”

With her sexy blend of heart, family, love, and steam, Jay Crownover will have readers saying take me to Church. Well not that kind of church, but the Dash Churchill kind. It was not that hard to fall for Jay’s characters as Dixie and Church easily demanded your attention as layers of their personalities began to be peeled off. You gotta love a story where readers could relate to both hero and heroine and that’s what I just did. I found myself being drawn to their vulnerability and honesty. So if you are looking for a story where family, love, second chances and new beginnings are the main backbone of this love story then I suggest you better one click and get Riveted.

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The Story of Us by D. Nichole King

2/13/2017

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The Story of Us

The Story of Us by D. Nichole King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
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The Story of Us is heartbreakingly beautiful. I love the way the story flowed from present to past, back and forth over and over. It really gave me the background of the beautiful couple and how they met and fell in love. Also what happened in between, while Maverick was fighting for his life.

There is also another part of the story that really broke me. The life that Ali had before Maverick, hit really close to home. The way her ex treated her and made her think it was love. The way she was broken down inside by the person that should have loved her. It reminded me of my own past, reading that part of Ali’s life made me feel like I was reliving my own. It had nothing to do with how strong a person is from the start, it has everything to do with how a person you thought you loved broke you down and made you feel worthless. I felt Ali’s pain, I felt the pain of her trying to move on. It had nothing to do with her still loving Andrew, but how she didn’t feel worth it and didn’t want anyone else to ever break her like that again. I love Ali for all the growing she did to get pass what her ex Andrew did to her.

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This book is truly about life and not taking it for granted. To live life as there is no tomorrow, to always let people you love know how much they mean to you, because you’ll never know that it could be their last or it could be yours. Author D Nichole puts us through the ringer while we wait for Maverick to hopefully come back, while he fights for his life and his wife Ali go through all the emotions that a person could. It’s so heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. I loved The Story Of US as it gives readers so much life and love. This story truly touched my heart so deeply. I loved it.

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