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Still Life by A.M. Johnson

7/31/2015

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Still Life (Forever Still #1)

Still Life by A.M. Johnson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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

Sawyer a former NAVY SEAL had a past, he can’t seem to let go. He felt he had too much baggage, that he's too afraid to share himself with anyone, thinking he isn’t worth it. Then there’s Elizabeth, who also had a past that she’s trying to move on from, with the help of her two bestfriend Todd and Cam. Both not ready to give themselves to someone else and content with that decision, until they met. The day they met they felt a connection right away. When they decided to get to know each other and see where this thing between them would go, they fell hard and fast. From that day on their relationship went into an emotional roller coaster ride. Should we stay together or should we stay part? Will Sawyer and Elizabeth learn to let go of their past, to have a future together? Read and find out.

The author did a good job from the flow of the book from past to present and back, but some parts of the book just went a little too fast for me. Like Sawyer and Elizabeth’s instalove, they fell too hard and too fast. I did however enjoy Sawyer, because he was sweet and very protective of Elizabeth. I also love Sawyer’s nickname for Elizabeth, which was “CRICKET”, because it was too cute. This book is all about letting go of the past and learning how to live and be thankful for what you have presently. Not bad at all.

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Inside Out by Lia Riley

7/31/2015

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Upside Down (Off the Map Book 1)
Sideswiped (Off the Map Book 2)
Inside Out (Off the Map)

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Upside Down (Off the Map)
Sideswiped (OFF THE MAP)
Inside Out (Off The Map)

Inside Out (Off the Map, #3)

Inside Out by Lia Riley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
*A copy given by author, in return for an honest review.*

Inside Out is the 3rd book of OFF THE MAP series and also the conclusion to Talia and Bran’s love story. In this book these two figure out their lives together. The difference between this book 3 from book 1 and 2 is that Talia and Bran are very sure of their love for each other. This is the story where they figure out what they really feel about each other and what they would do for each other. These two will go at the ends of the world to be together, they live for each other. In the first 2 books, it’s all about them figuring out what they would do with their lives and how they would fit each other into their dreams. In this last book all that have been figured out, they realized that their lives are best together not separately. That they don’t move unless they talk everything out, that everything is about “we”. We = Talia and Bran.

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Even though this is not full of excitement and is not all about sex, I really enjoyed reading how much they loved and cared for each other. Of course I love Bran and how he doesn’t care about his image at all. Even though he is a really good looking guy with money…all he cares about is the life that he has with Talia, he doesn’t care for the fame and the money. He wants a simple life with the woman that he loves, nothing more and nothing less.

I’m not saying that the sex wasn’t hot, because it was. The story just wasn’t focused on the sex, it focused on the love they had for each other.

Great ending to the love story that is Talia and Bran.

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Tangled Bond by Emma Hart

7/30/2015

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Tangled Bond (Holly Woods Files, #2)

Tangled Bond by Emma Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Emma Hart has done it again...she got us all twisted and tangled up with her newest release Tangled Bond. I swear Emma Hart has bewitched us once again when she reunites us with our beloved feisty cupcake addict, Noelle Bond and of course her partner in crime, Detective Drake Nash. If you thought Twisted Bond was fun, sexy, and mysterious then I have to warn you that Ms. Hart took Tangled Bond to a whole new level of sexy, fun, and intriguing romantic suspense. She has once again engaged her readers to be truly invested in the characters as layers of truths, secrets, and evidence are slowly exposed and unraveled as to reveal in another case of whodunit.

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Move over, James because there is a new Bond on the scene. And her name is Noelle Bond. Well, in this case Noelle is no secret British agent spy but a private investigator in Holly Woods, Texas. And this private investigator has another case that she is deeply invested in when she gets recruited to help solve a murder case. And so, Noelle is once again tangled up in this case and of course tangled up with her favorite detective. If we thought, Noelle and Drake chemistry was hot in the first book then I will have to warn you, Ms. Hart took the sexy level up several notches. With strong sexual passionate chemistry brewing between the two, it was only a matter of time for Noelle to be once again tangled up in the sheets with Drake. And this time, Drake made it his mission to remind Noelle that she is his. The chemistry brewing between them is an intense sexy slow burn kind of sexual foreplay that usually involves banter and sexual innuendos. As this couple embarked on their heated chemistry and banter, will Noelle will able to uncover the person responsible for the crime?

Tangled Bond was simply outright fun, delectable, sexy, and intriguing!!! I loved that Ms. Hart can weave romance, suspense, and mystery all into this story. The writing was so engaging that you couldn't help but fall in love with Noelle's quirky family members from Nonna, her parents, and siblings!!! And of course, I loved the love/hate relationship of Noelle and Drake. Nothing like hot sexual tension and banter to keep readers engaged!!! So if you are ready to get tangled up in a chock full of surprising twist and turns and suspense, then I highly recommend you to read Tangled Bond by Emma Hart.

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A Heart's Forgiveness by Joanne Schwehm*

7/27/2015

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A Heart's Forgiveness (A Chance Novel - Brett & Julie)

A Heart's Forgiveness by Joanne Schwehm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
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Brett and Julie’s story is not an easy kind of love, it’s a love full of emotions, that will make you fall in love and break your heart all at once. Their story is about forgiveness and how far a couple will go to give each other once more chance. Without forgiveness, there will be no Julie and Brett. Anyone that reads this book will totally fall in love with the heroine Julie. She is strong, sweet, selfless, honest, very loving and has a very forgiving heart. Julie is what a real woman is all about. This book touches a lot on what a real life relationship is, the hurt that these two characters go through will break your heart over and over, until they get to their happy ending.

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Brett is not so bad himself, he is everything a woman would want. His handsome, well off, loving and I’ll fight for you kind of guy. One mistake from Brett spiraled everything out of control, that broke both their hearts. But Brett was a fighter and throughout this book he fought for everything he had, from his past to present and he fought for his love for Julie the most. Their love is beautiful and they love in between the sheet was nothing but sexy. Once I started reading this story I couldn’t get enough and didn’t put it down until I got to the last page. Another great story telling by Joanne Schwehm.

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Nova and Quinton: No Regrets by Jessica Sorensen

7/24/2015

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Nova and Quinton: No Regrets (Nova, #3)

Nova and Quinton: No Regrets by Jessica Sorensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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Nova and Quinton: No Regrets has been sitting in my kindle for quite some time. A part of me wanted to read this book as soon possible and another part of me was a bit apprehensive since Saving Quinton left me emotionally drained and wrecked. If you have ever read a Jessica Sorensen book then you know this author has a gifted talent of making her readers FEEL. Feel every range of emotions from heartbreak, anger, loss, regret, guilt, and love. So when I finally decided to continue on the Nova and Quinton saga, I had to prepare myself on the emotional journey that Ms. Sorensen will take me on.

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In No Regrets, this book picks off were it last left off and Quinton is just being released from rehab. And throughout this book, the underlining question remains will he relapse. The struggle and his recovery was a journey that was so raw and gripping. I loved that Ms. Sorensen allowed her readers to FEEL the raw vulnerability of Quinton. What I loved about this book was the journey and growth of Nova and Quinton. We all knew that they deeply cared for each other and so No Regrets was about the long and heartbreaking journey of them finding the solace and healing they both needed. All I can say, Nova and Quinton's journey was a long and bumpy journey, but in the end they found closure, healing, and a second chance at life. Once again, Ms. Sorensen has beautifully crafted a story that has her readers fully invested into Nova and Quinton. The writing was raw, gritty, and so touching.

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With A Twist by Staci Hart

7/23/2015

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With A Twist (Bad Habits Book 1)

With A Twist by Staci Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
☆☆☆☆ 4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆

With A Twist is a friend become lover's story and a feel good book. It’s fun, quirky and full of laughs and friendship. You will love this group of friends, the loyalty and love that these friends have for each other is enough for anyone to love this book. Of course West and Lily’s love will capture your heart from the beginning to the end.

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West and Lily have been friends for years, too busy with their careers to ever becoming attached to any relationship. But these two will melt your heart and make your stomach flutter. The friendship they have is so loyal and real, you’d wish you had one just like it. And his man-bun, oh don’t let me get started on how sexy his hair is. West is just an all around good guy, just waiting for someone to capture his heart. For years, neither one knew what was right in front of them, but one night changed everything. As one reveals their feelings, one leaves the other in confusion of their friendship.

With a Twist is a start of the Bad Habits series and I cannot wait to read about more about this group of friends. Till then.

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8 Second Decision by H.J. Bellus

7/22/2015

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8 Second Decision (A Silver Star Ranch Novel)

8 Second Decision

8 Second Decision by H.J. Bellus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen

☆☆☆☆☆4.5-8 second stars☆☆☆☆☆
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8 Second Decision ... All cowboy and feisty women lovers, you must read this book. You have to get to know the hot alpha brothers, Merek and Maverick, they will make your panties melt. This story focuses on Challis and Merek. It's about them finding love just by knowing each other for a very short time. What's time have to do with you falling head over heels for someone right? Well, with all the obstacles handed to both characters, it will be some read you will enjoy.

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Told in both POVs, which I love. Challis has lived a tough life after losing her father not too long ago. As for her mother, she left while she was still young. Since her father remarried the old wicked witch, she has to fight for her rights for the ranch that her father left. Since she has very little money, she has to find a job quick before the ranch slips right off her hand. She ends up working as a bartender and is hired by both brothers, Maverick and Merek. As for Merek, who has a revolving door of women is afraid of commitment. BUT that might just change his perspective in sleeping around, when a long brown hair with green eyes catch his eyes. She's very independent and feisty, denies the attention from the one particular cowboy, so Merek might have his work cut out for him when it comes to pursuing Challis. They both have some baggage they have to deal with. They both encounter a few bumps here and there, but little did they know, they might just be each others pill when it comes to healing their wounds.

You'll love both characters. I highly recommend you read this book. Cowboys and abs are something you can't deny, now, can you? I can't wait for Maverick's story.

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8 Second Decision

8 Second Decision by H.J. Bellus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza

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8 Second Decision is a another short read from Author HJ Bellus. Merek Slatter is a manwhore hot shot rodeo cowboy, who is addicted on chasing his gold buckle and making money for his family ranch. He never stayed in town long enough to be an active cowboy with his brothers, but his brothers forced him into staying for a few months break to be part of the ranch. It didn’t take him long to set his eyes on new girl Challis, who is feisty and strong woman. Her green eyes called on to him and he couldn’t help but want her. Challis fought him in every way she could, but she couldn’t help the pull that Merek had on her. Two messed up people falling for each other, what can go wrong?

This was a fun and refreshing read, especially after watching the movie The Longest Ride. I couldn’t help but love them cowboys, their rock hard ABS and their heart of gold. Merek’s addiction to be loved by Challis was hot as a cowboy could get. Because of their stubbornness, these two end up butting heads a lot and in the end make up with their sexy romance in between the sheets. They may be new in the relationship Dept, but these two make everything easy and messed up at the same time. These two could be on their way to a train wreck of a relationship, but they were always guided back with the good family around them. Grandad and Slatter brothers are the best, family always came first. Saddle up and join Merek and Challis on their adventure together.

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The Taming of the Billionaire by Jessica Clare

7/22/2015

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The Taming of the Billionaire (Billionaires and Bridesmaids, #2)

The Taming of the Billionaire by Jessica Clare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review

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Calling all cat lovers...you definitely need to read The Taming of the Billionaire by Jessica Clare. This book happens to be the second installment of the spin-off in the Billionaires and Bridesmaids Series. I will just say that there is nothing like reading a billionaire romance books written by Jessica Clare. Ms. Clare never fails in delivering a sexy, fun, swoon-worthy billionaire romance that will have readers wanting their own billionaire. And in The Taming of the Billionaire, she not only delivers a hot sexy sweet romance but she made it fun and quirky that will have readers purring MEOW when they meet the sexy yet geeky gamer billionaire, Magnus Sullivan.

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Magnus Sullivan is your geeky billionaire that made his fortune with his brother, Levi by creating a gamer's app that has hit worldwide phenomenon. Magnus relies on Levi to help him create these new upcoming gamer apps, but in all honesty mostly Magnus does all the work. So when a new game that they are developing is approaching a deadline, he needs Levi to get back on track to help him come up with new ideas for the game but Levi is distracted with his infatuation with Bianca, a woman that he met at Gretchen's wedding planning dinner party. Bianca happens to be the sister of Edie, one of Gretchen's bridesmaid.

Edie is one Gretchen's closest and dear friends. She happens to be a feline behaviorist hence she is a bonafide cat lady!!! During this informal pre-wedding planning party, Edie and Magnus did not get along.She thought Magnus was an arrogant billionaire and he thought she was too snarky and feisty. So when Magnus asked Edie out and hires her to help him with his newly adopted cats, it completely surprises her. She couldn't figure out why Magnus wanted anything to do with her. As Magnus and Edie spent more time together, he finally saw Edie for who she is: a beautiful, caring, giving and selfless woman. As Edie finally lets Magnus into her heart, what happens when she finds out that Magnus only asked her out so his brother and her sister can continue a secret relationship? As secrets and truths unfold, will Edie end up as the lonely cat lady? Or will Magnus be able to redeem himself and show her that he did really love Edie?

The Taming of the Billionaire is a sweet, touching yet fun billionaire romance read. Though the book is mainly on Magnus on Edie, it did highlight and showcased that Magnus and Edie had to really reevaluate their relationships with their siblings. Magnus need to realize that maybe he didn't really need Levi as much as he thought and for Edie, she had to really step back on her relationship with Bianca. So if you are looking for a fun, sweet, sexy summer read then I would definitely recommend you to read The Taming of The Billionaire. And if you are a cat lover, then this book is a definite must one-click!!!

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Over the Top by Rebecca Zanetti

7/22/2015

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Over the Top (Maverick Montana, #4)

Over the Top by Rebecca Zanetti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review

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Over the Top by Rebecca Zanetti is the first book that I have read from this author and I must say that I found myself enjoying this quick read. It had the elements of a sweet yet fun and quirky romance. Since I have not read the previous three books of this series, this book was written in such a way that you did not feel lost with characters found in the previous books. Over the Top focuses on one of my favorite trope of best friend brother's little sister romance and in this story.

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Dawn Freeze has always had a crush on her brother's best friend, Hawk Rain for years. Hawk always felt the same way of Dawn but never crossed that line until he finally could fight the attraction any longer. One passionate night was all it took to Hawk to really see Dawn. But what happens when Hawk is only in town for a week before he has to depart on a dangerous secretive mission? Will Hawk let Dawn in before it's too late?

Over the Top was definitely a sweet, charming read yet had the protective and quirky undertones integrated into the story-line especially when you have meddling townsfolks. I found Over the Top an enjoyable read that makes me want to read the previous books of the Maverick Montana Series from Rebecca Zanetti. Definitely this won't be my last read from this author. So if you are in the mood for a fun, sweet and sexy read then I would recommend Over the Top.

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Racing the Sun by Karina Halle

7/22/2015

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Racing the Sun

Racing the Sun by Karina Halle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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In this beautiful, heartfelt and touching tale, Karina Halle takes her readers on one adventurous journey that will grip your hearts in Racing the Sun. On this beautiful journey that unites two unlikely strangers, Ms. Halle will have hearts racing in this genuine story of conquering fears, finding love and solace, and a second chance at life. Racing the Sun is a perfect example of a contemporary romance done right. Ms. Halle has brilliantly captured every raw emotion, vulnerability, hopes, fears, and dreams in this spellbinding read while weaving the elements of family, love, second chances and self-discovery.

“You taught me about everything I had forgotten and things I’d never known. And the only way I can repay you is with my heart. You one hundred percent have my heart. It may not be worth much coming from a troubled man like me, but it’s real and it’s yours.”

Racing the Sun was just breathtakingly beautiful. It was a breath of fresh air. I love when you can get lost in a book and it leaves your breathless and that's what Racing the Sun did for me. Ms. Halle took me a journey that was unforgettable. She allowed her readers to feel like they were transported to that island coast of Italy in Capri. Every detail from the smell, the view, the people, and the culture were so tangible that as if you were right alongside Amber on her journey of self-discovery and love. I really don't want to spoil anything for the readers because this book is a story that must be read, experienced and felt. Ms. Halle brought her characters to life and so I urge readers to go along the journey of Amber as she navigates through the ups and downs of being a nanny and the older brother who made her heart raced. All I can say is that Racing the Sun is truly an unforgettable journey that will have your hearts racing with genuine and heartfelt emotions. Thank you Karina Halle for taking me on one beautiful Italian adventure that I will cherish and hold dear to my heart. So if you are looking for a book that weaves romance, dreams, hope, and self-discovery then I highly recommend you to read Racing the Sun.

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Karina Halle

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