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Love Always, Damian by D. Nichole King

5/30/2015

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Love Always, Damian

Love Always, Damian by D. Nichole King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen
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Love Always Damian is a thought provoking book that will leave you breathless. It is a book that will hit all the emotions. A story that will render you speechless on a man's journey of living and loving again. In all honesty this book can't be reviewed with words. It must be felt and experienced.

The journey of Damian is what readers gravitates towards because of this raw emotional journey you are given a cathartic release. I struggled with this book because of how realistic it is and which I can relate to. Losing someone is not something any one take lightly. Not everyone handle it the same way. The emotional journey was so gripping that you felt exposed and vulnerable. It made me feel so weak because I could not stop crying, the entire time I was reading. It shattered you into pieces and felt like it's happening to me all over again.

If you love a heart wrenching, love story and don't mind crying ugly, then I highly recommend Love Always, Damian.

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Finally, Forever by Katie Kacvinsky

5/29/2015

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First Comes Love (First Comes Love Series Book 1)
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Finally, Forever (First Comes Love, #3)

Finally, Forever by Katie Kacvinsky
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

☆☆☆☆ 4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆

Finally Forever is a simple second chance love story. A short and fun read, that will keep you entertained.

This story is about a college baseball player Gray and a free spirited girl Dylan, who used to date. Dylan is a girl who never had plans, she does things on a wim. She was a happy go lucky kind of girl, who happen to see the best in people. Not ever knowing what she’ll do next took a toll on her and Gray’s relationship. She left him and broke his heart. But neither one had ever gotten over it. Both still in love with the other, but not knowing what to do about it.

With destiny placing them at the same gas station at the same time, they ended up on a road trip of their lifetime. Dylan on her way to finding her pregnant sister and Gray on his way home for the summer. Will this be their second chance in love? Read and find out.

This book is the story of Gray and Dylan’s journey, to finding their way into each other’s hearts again. Either they will grow closer or grown part, only time will tell. But with their road trip putting them in harms way in different occasion, they can’t help but get attached to each other again. Love the sweetness of this book and the funny moments that is Dylan. You gotta read to see what I mean, Dylan will have you laugh out loud and shaking on head thiking WTH is wrong with this girl. A fun hell of a read.

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Homewrecker by Cat Mason

5/29/2015

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Homewrecker

Homewrecker by Cat Mason
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

HOMEWRECKER...well that title alone should give you a general idea of what kind of book you are diving into. If you hate cheating in marriages, then I will forewarn you that this book has lots of extramarital affairs. Keeping that in mind, I totally dove into this book knowing that my heart and emotions will be put to a test.

First and foremost, I must tell you that this is NOT a conventional love story with the normal happily ever after as most romance books are. Nope this book is simply about a woman cheating and having an affair with her husband's best friend. Yes, we can all judge and form our opinions and say what a whore and how could she do that. But as you read further along, readers learned that Kennedy Brooks is craving more. She wants rough sex and she seeks this pleasure from her husband's best friend. As much as she knows it is wrong, her justifications, morals, and reasoning are blurred by the sexual lust and desires she found with Dixon. As she and Dixon continues their secret love affair for months, feeling begin to intensify between them. Soon Kennedy finds herself torn in loving two men while her sweet loving husband gets betrayed by the two people whom he loved and trusted the most. So what happens when the truth is revealed? When the lies, deception, and hurt are exposed, can Gunner and Kennedy find a way to fix the sanctity of their marriage? Or is the cut and betrayal too deep for Gunner?

As much as I hated Kennedy, I couldn't stop reading and was just waiting to get to that part of the book where the train wreck awaits. Throughout this whole story, I will not lie but I hated Dixon and Kennedy. Personally, no matter what their justifications for their actions I just couldn't accept it because they say they don't want to hurt Gunner but never once did they felt the need to tell him the truth. There were plenty of times for Kennedy to tell Gunner but she never said anything. The only redeemable thing in this book was Gunner. His POV truly gutted me since I felt his hurt, pain, and betrayal to the core. So the most important question any romance aficionado wants to know is there a HEA? Yes, there is a HEA but it is not the ending I expected and wanted. So if you are looking for an unconventional love story with a different kind of HEA then I would suggest you give this book a try.

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Searching for Beautiful by Jennifer Probst

5/27/2015

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Searching for Beautiful (Searching For, #3)

Searching for Beautiful by Jennifer Probst
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Searching for Beautiful by Jennifer Probst can be summed up as breathtakingly beautiful!! If you must know I am a big Jennifer Probst fan and loved the first two books of the Searching For series. And when I found out that Wolfe and Genevieve were going to get a book, I may have squealed in joy since I am a big friends to lovers aficionado.

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Well there is nothing like opening up a book with a runaway bride to get you hooked and have you devouring it in one sitting. The book starts with Geneieve McKenzie jumping out a church window on her wedding day. This is not the case of cold feet or wedding jitters but a woman realizing that she doesn't want to marry David. For years, she tried to be the perfect girlfriend and would have him control all aspects of her life and for the first time, Gen finally saw that this wasn't the life she envisioned. And luckily for Gen, her best friend Wolfe was there to catch her when she decided to run.

Wolfe is what every woman craves and wants in a best friend and a boyfriend. Seriously, I love love loved Wolfe. (*sighing and swooning*) Wolfe was there to whisk Gen away to his family cabin so she can regroup and have time alone to escape her wedding nuptial disaster. He was the perfect friend and support system for Gen. He allowed Gen to realize that she was indeed beautiful inside and out. With Wolfe by her side, Gen slowly was able to rediscover the strength, confidence, and independence that David stole from her. Slowly, Gen and Wolfe began to develop strong feelings for one another but never wanting to cross that invisible line that would ruin their friendship. But that line of friendship got blurred when one passionate kissed sparked new desires and feelings of love. That one kiss was all it took for for Gen and Wolfe to awaken their hearts. Gen knew she fell out of love with her fiance and so she had to run and now knowing that the man, she has been searching and longing for has been standing by her side all along...will she finally be running towards him?

All I can say if you are a fan of friends to lovers and slow burn romance, then I would highly recommend you to read this book. There is not a thing I would change about this book because Ms. Probst allows her readers to feel every range of emotions in this book. The chemistry between Wolfe and Gen were so tangible and palpable. In all honesty, I think Searching for Beautiful is my favorite book of the series so far. The writing was phenomenal and as for the story-line, it was beautifully well-crafted. This book had all the elements I loved from humor, banter, sexiness, passion, raw emotions, and lovable characters. So what can I say but go read this book as Jennifer Probst has once again bewitched and spellbinded me with this book!!!

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Jennifer~Can I have Wolfe? He is totally book husband material!!! <3

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Since Drew by J. Nathan

5/25/2015

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NEILLIZA | KATHLEEN

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Since Drew

Since Drew by J. Nathan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
***Copy provided by publisher via Netgalley***

Since Drew is one of those books that will keep you up all night, until you get to the very end and that’s exactly what it did to me. I couldn’t put the book down, until I was done.

This story is about an up and coming Olympic runner Andi, who have been working all her life, with the goal of making it to the Olympics to win her medal. Then there’s Drew a very wanted man, who was getting ready to be drafted. Who was also everyone’s number pick to be on their team. But before their dreams could come true their worlds collided, after their accidents that almost took both their lives sent them to the hospital.

With a few twist of events that will either make them or break them. You will either love or hate the twist, it all depends on each reader. For me everything that happened worked.

Once you start reading about these two, you can’t help but want everything to turn out ok. With their unexpected friendship turning into more, their times together are purely sweet and hot at the same time. When lies changes the outcome of what they could be, they find out that no matter what they do or what happens they belong together. These two are so a like especially when it comes to their humor, that at times they will have you laughing or giggling. Once you read this book, you will figure out that since the beginning of the story that these two were destined to be together no matter what turn of events are ahead or what their past put in their way.

I love this love this book. It’s truly sweet, just the way I love it. <3

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Since Drew

Since Drew by J. Nathan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen
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*Copy provided by the author in exchanged for an honest review*

This was a type of story that will have your attention from the beginning. Two characters on their way to success had turned a different route, caused by a tragic accident. This story is about forgiveness and guilt, which I highly recommend you read it.

Andi Parker is close to graduating college and had been chosen to compete for the Olympics. It's her dream to win the medal as a runner. She's been training non-stop. One night was all it took to put a hold on her career. No one knows but herself if she'll be able to recover from the injury but herself.

Drew Slater is a jock football player. And wanted by the pro team. His parents doesn't love him, all they're after is the money. Everywhere he goes women is at his beck and call. He doesn't believe relationship but that might just change when he wakes up from a coma for a week. He finds a blond girl sitting next to his bed. Someone he's never met before. But what confuses him even more is that she acts like they were friends, like she truly knew him.

When Andi opens her eyes for the first time, there she meets Drew. It was instant chemistry with these two. As if, they have known each other for quite sometime. Drew is hiding a secret and isn't ready to reveal it. As for, Andi, things aren't what she thought they were. When the time comes, will they both be willing to just drop it and move on?

I suggest you read this book. A page turner that will have you saying, "OMGs" and "Ooohs" with the twist of the event. Thank you so much for giving me this chance to drool over sexy, Drew. (winks)

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Catch and Release by Ella Fox

5/25/2015

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Catch and Release (Catch, #2)

Catch and Release by Ella Fox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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We all heard the saying that "love isn't finding someone you can live with, it's finding someone you can't live without." But what happens when the person you fall for isn't ready to catch you just yet? Do you let go and give up when the person you love is drowning in pain and hurt? If love is worth fighting for, can love be the answer? Is it enough to heal the invisible and visible scars? And when your heart is on the line, are you ready to trust that person to catch your fall?

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Catch and Release by Ella Fox is not about a story of prince charming coming to the rescue of a damsel in distress. Instead it's a story of a woman who is willing to stand by the man she loves and ready to catch his fall. A woman whose love for a man that has withstood heartache, pain and loss. A woman who didn't see a broken man but a man who just needed someone to bring sunshine, rainbows, and love back into his heart. A woman who showed that true love is about accepting all the scars and to not be ashamed of them. A book that reminds us all that true love is finding that person, who is willing to kiss every scar that has been buried in your heart and love you for who are. So can Darby McKenzie be strong enough to fight for both of them?

If you are a fan of best friends to lover romance stories, then this book might be for you. But what makes this book special is that Ms. Fox allowed her readers to feel the emotional pain of Trace Chamberlain as he battles the inner storms of his heart and past. Ms. Fox douses her readers with so many emotions that it makes you feel an emotional connection with Trace and Darby as they fight for their love. What I really loved about this book is that Ms. Fox reminds us all that sometimes we truly have to hit rock bottom to scare us into seeing what we could lose....and for Trace, his rock bottom was knowing that he could lose the best thing in his life...Darby.

So if you want a book to pull all the heartstrings and take you on journey of love and healing, then I would recommend you to read Catch and Release by Ella Fox.

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Breaking Noah by Missy Johnson & Ashley Suzanne

5/23/2015

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Breaking Noah

Breaking Noah by Missy Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen
☆☆☆☆☆4.5 REVENGE STARS☆☆☆☆☆
*copy gifted by the author in exchange for an honest review*

Have you ever lost someone close to you? Someone you love dearly and wanted another chance to make up for the lost time you had with that someone? It's funny how every second and every minute of of everyday we're given, could change your life for good or for worse, at anytime. No one knows if it'll be your last but the only thing we can do is to cherish our time with the ones we love. No one's prepared for a sudden change.

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Zara, only wanted to have another chance to spend more time with her cousin, which was also her best friend. Finding a suicide note was what brought her to depression. By this, she experiences all kinds of emotions and all she wants to do now is to avenge her cousin's death. "REVENGE", was what she focused on. The man whom she thinks responsible for her cousin to end her life was none other than, Mr. Bain.

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Noah is a twenty-seven years old teacher and has been with his girlfriend since they were in college. Being with Shannon for years, has become an obligation and a convenience for him. Shannon is a trust fund baby and she's become a lazy person. She spends her money on unnecessary things. It's been four years since she graduated and still has no job. Noah is getting tired of her laziness and has lost the old feelings he once had for Shannon. Some feelings he misses has been brought back by another girl. The first time he laid eyes on her, who happens to be his student, she's all he ever thinks about. This is dangerous grounds and could only end badly.

Plotting a revenge takes a lot of courage and won't be easy. It's all Zara ever wanted, to avenged her cousin's death. But how long can this charade go on until someone get's hurt? Things aren't always what they seem. And that being said...when the truth comes out, will either Zara or Noah get what they truly deserve? Reading their story and getting to know them was very intriguing. It pulled me in from just reading the blurb. It will have you guessing each page you turn. And when you get to the end of their story, after all the twists and turns, you will want to read the entire book again and again.

I highly recommend this book to readers who love suspense with hot and steamy romance. Thanks so much for giving me this chance to get to know Noah and Zara, Missy.

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Broken Juliet by Leisa Rayven

5/23/2015

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KATHLEEN | JERLEEN | MOLLY

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BAD ROMEO: KINDLE $5.99 | PAPERBACK $12.33
BROKEN JULIET: KINDLE 7.99 | PAPERBACK $11.09

Broken Juliet (Starcrossed, #2)

Broken Juliet by Leisa Rayven
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen

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This is the conclusion to Cassie and Ethan's crazy, heartwarming, love story. I highly recommend you read this series. It will take you to another world where no one else exist, but them. The love that they both have for each other was chaotic but unforgettable.

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For someone who was so radiant and caring, became the troublesome and detached girl. Slept with anyone who was willing. Anyone who could fill the void over the power that she had lost from loving Ethan so much.

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The once was a guy who consumed so much anger in him and pushed people away, turned into someone who is willing to sacrifice everything to have what he's been denying after six years. Something he could've had so easily if he'd just opened his heart. Now that he's back, he will make it his mission to take what once was his, Cassie.

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Alternating from then and now, gave Leisa's readers more insight into their love story. They're destined to be together, no matter how much Cassie tried to deny it. The ups and downs they both had to endure was unfortunate, but it was all worth it in the end.

The steamy scenes weren't too raunchy and the way the author described it was bewitching. It wasn't just sex, even though Cassie and Ethan both claimed it was on some parts of the story. Making love was what they both knew it was but never voiced it. There were moments that I felt like I was on cloud nine. Yes, it was that good. I enjoy stories that keep you guessing what is coming next and Leisa Rayven knows how to deliver a great romance. The story kept me anxiously turning the pages, and I absolutely enjoyed this book.

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Broken Juliet (Starcrossed, #2)

Broken Juliet by Leisa Rayven
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Guest Reviewer: Jerleen
*5-Heartbreaking Stars*
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Broken Juliet by Leisa Rayven is the sequel to Bad Romeo, Cassie and Ethan’s emotional strengths are reversed; Cassie is the brooding one, and Ethan is the fearless one. After Ethan declares his undying love with 1,162 “I LOVE YOU”s, Cassie decides to give him another chance. Ethan already broke her heart twice, so she was very reluctant to give him another try. He claims that he’s a changed man, and says all the things that she has been longing to hear him say, but she keeps pushing him away, even though deep down she wants to be with him. Cassie wants him but desperately tries to protect herself, and Ethan throws himself at her with an open heart.
It is finally revealed how Ethan broke her heart in this book, and how Cassie turned into the shell of the woman she was before. Even though this book is told from Cassie’s point of view, you still get to see so much of Ethan and how he transitioned from a scared emo 21-year-old into the man Cassie deserves.
The book is written in the same format as the last book, alternating from past to present. One of the strong points of this book is that Rayven transitions from past to present smoothly. If the previous chapter ended with a certain mood, then that mood is continued.
After reading Bad Romeo, I could not wait for the sequel. There was never a dull moment in this book. The tension between Cassie and Ethan is so aggravating (in a good way) that you have to know what happens next. This book is definitely a page turner!

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Guest Reviewer: Molly

Bad Romeo. Easily my top read of 2014. Broken Juliet. My most anticipated read of 2015, and now a top favorite.

Every once in a while, a book comes along that grabs hold and doesn't let go. Whether it's an anticipated book, or a surprise diamond in the ruff, these books tend to be gems among a gamut of reused and recycled material. Broken Juliet is one of those rare and precious gems that have solidified Rayven as a master storyteller. Her approach is captivating, and I couldn't put it down.

This book picks up where Bad Romeo ended. Rayven flips seamlessly between timeframes. We're given bits and pieces in two separate points in time. One where she rips our heart wide open, the other where it's slowly stitched back together. Repeatedly. And it's flawless.

I'm usually a bit leary of reading my "most anticipated" books because I get nervous that they won't live up to my expectations. This one did not disappoint. In any way.

It's easy, in the whole romance genre, to always be on the lookout for the next book boyfriend. But with this series, I easily found my new favorite book couple. Ethan and Cassie both knew rock bottom. Separately, and together. I loved how all of their pieces stitched together make them so perfectly flawed.

By far my top read of the year. 6 stars for Broken Juliet. 6 stars for the series. This is a series not to be missed.

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At the Stars by Elisabeth Staab

5/22/2015

BUY LINKS: KINDLE $3.99 | PAPERBACK $7.86
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At the Stars

At the Stars by Elisabeth Staab
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

★★★★ 3.5 second chance star ★★★★
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Characters in this book have been to hell and back. Had experienced traumatic tragedies, unimaginable but somehow thrived to rise above it. Being able to move on will be tough, but it's what every human being should do. Yes, it's easier said than done.

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Cassie, lost her her mother and is having a hard time accepting it. Only thing she wants to do is to up and leave her town. Start a new life. So, she decided to take a cross country, but the trip was cut short since her car decided to die at the scariest place, I wouldn't imagine being stranded and all alone. There she meets brooding Jake, in a small town where everyone knew everyone's business, Evergreen Grove. He helps her with her car, but somehow has caught her attention in ways she did not expect. She tried to deny the attraction gnawing at her and same as Jake. She isn't planning on staying but somehow, this place might just be what she was looking for. Where she could heal. And with Jake lurking around (winks), it's kind of hard to ignore a hot mechanic. Since he offered to help her with her car problems, they soon get to know each other.

As for Jake, he isn't interested in relationships. He has been sleeping with a woman who repeatedly told him that she is well on her way to filing a divorce. But somehow, this married lady is getting a little too clingy for his taste, which wasn't what they agreed on. Sex was all it was supposed to be. Ever since the first time he laid eyes on Cassie, there might be a possibility that things will be changing soon, when it comes to his sex life. He leaves behind the easy lay he used to have and maybe, just maybe, start something with the new lady in town. He becomes interested in her, but at the same time he denies what he really wants. He keeps telling himself that all he wants to do is to help Cassie out with her car. He had no idea that he would end up in uncharted territory with her.

Two broken souls. Two human being who's given a second chance to live a happy life. Both might need each other to heal their broken hearts. The only questions are....Will they both be strong enough to take a risk? Are they both ready to heal? Will Cassie stay in Evergreen Grove to be with Jake?

This was a one slow burn type of romance. It was quite a clean read. Not raunchy and too steamy, but the love story was there. I would recommend AT THE STARS to readers who is in to sweet read.<

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21 Stolen Kisses by Lauren Blakely

5/22/2015

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(RELEASING MAY 26, 2015)
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21 Stolen Kisses

21 Stolen Kisses by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

**ARC provided by author, in return for an honest review.**

Noah was her mom’s agent, so they met when she was real young.

He was kind and became one of her best friend, she could tell him anything and he would listen.

When she turned 17 she couldn’t keep her feelings to herself anymore. Once she broke his heart, but she sworn never to do it again. Her parents will no longer get in the way. She was all in, he was it for her. But with their 8yr age difference eventually pull them apart? Or will it be her mom that will break them apart?

Read and find out.

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Kennedy grew up always in the middle of her parents, never knowing how to be and how to think. Her mom raised her to lie about her affairs to her dad, Kennedy didn’t know any better..so she agreed. This kept on growing until she got older and grew tired of it. Imagin having this Hollywood mom, who sleeps with any man she wants single or married. That’s Kennedy’s life, she grew up loving and hating her mom at the same time for making her tell all the lies of her affairs. And being around Noah helped her out a lot.

At first Kennedy and Noah just enjoyed spending time, talking and spending time together. But when Kennedy started getting older and becoming a woman, their relationship changed. Their attraction was undeniable, which lead into something more. Noah was a real sweetheart, while Kennedy was a love sick teenager. They planned a future together, that they hope could be once Kennedy turns 18. When their secret romance blew up in front for everyone to see, confusion set in and love either ends or grow stronger.

This book was a little bit of a slow read, but the sweetness made up for it. This book is not all about sex, but everything to do with Kennedy finding herself and what she wants. There’s a time in the book, where I wanted to smack her, but she made up for everything in the end. As for Noah, I loved him… He never changed in the book, he was always his sweet self..who was truly madly deeply in love with Kennedy.

An enjoyable read even though it started a bit slow and a great ending.

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