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Hate to Love You by Tijan

8/28/2017

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Hate to Love You

Hate to Love You by Tijan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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I have heard many great things of Tijan and yet haven’t read any of her books till now. With so many of her readers praising her books, I knew that I had to give one of her books a shot.

Hate to Love You is a light, playful college enemies to lovers kinds of romance that kept me entertained. The jock and the girl that doesn’t want anything to do with him. Yeah, you can say this storyline sounds very familiar but Tijan does add her own flair to make this story her very own. Pretty much the book is about college, friendship and love. The attraction of Shay and Kennedy kept me entertained but I wished the author did a better job explaining Kennedy in the beginning. I did found the introduction of the heroine lacking and so I wished Tijan detailed that part along with Kennedy’s brothers. There were some parts in this book that I felt fell flat but either than that this is one those reads that was good but I didn’t love completely. Overall, a fast paced entertaining read

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Holding On by Allie Everhart

8/28/2017

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Holding On

Holding On by Allie Everhart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza

Holding On was just what I needed, while I have been in a reading slump. This book by Author Allie Everhart completely hooked me. I wasn’t so sure with the very sexy, dirty beginning, but the story took a quick turn and the story held on to me. I completely loved and adored Ethan and Becca. This book had me feeling everything, from giggling, laughing, completely in love with the characters and in tears. The Story of Ethan and Becca had everything I have been looking for in a book that completely boosted my want for reading again.

Ethan is a complete man, who loved his game. Football was his life and he didn’t know anything else. When a tragic accident left him injured, he was ready to give up on life. Blaming himself for everything that happened. He wanted to be left alone, quite and in peace. Then he met this simple and wonderful girl named Becca. Becca was a breath of fresh air and just what he needed. She opened his eyes again and made him feel things he thought he could never feel again, but when she wasn’t around he went back into feeling sorry for himself.

Their story was truly beautiful. A push and pull relationship that was nothing either one expected. I really really enjoyed their story of love and forgiveness. They made me feel so much for everything they went through apart and together. Author Allie Everhart really knows how to make us fall in love with her characters, I love her writing and every book she had ever written. Aside from her Jade Series, this is also one of my favorite stories written by her. Thx for sharing.

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The Beauty of Us by Kristen Proby

8/23/2017

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The Beauty of Us (Fusion, #4)

The Beauty of Us by Kristen Proby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review

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Sassy,independent, and feisty heroine. Check! Nerdy, sweet and sexy hero. Check! Yup, combine those two, you have a recipe for one delectable and swoonworthy romance. The Fusion Series has been a delight to read but I got to say The Beauty Of Us is hands down my favorite of the series.

Dating sucks and that is something Riley Gibson can happily agree on. Trying to meet guys is kinda hard when she is always busy working and so when she tries online dating...let’s say, epic fail!!! And so when she finally meets a guy that she is truly interested in, she can’t do anything about it since he is the television producer who will be spotlighting the restaurant that she co-owns with her friends.

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Trevor Cooper is the geeky, sweet and sexy hero that will easily melt your hearts. It doesn’t take long for him and Riley to hit it off and with the sexual tension brewing between them, it was only a matter of time till these two find themselves tangled in the sheets. So will Trevor be able to show Riley that the only guy that she needs to see, date, and love is him?

The Beauty of Us is your sticky as molasses love story that was playful, light, and sexy. Everything about this book was a gem from the characters and their deep close friendship and the palpable love that they each have for their men. So if you are looking for a story that is downright beautiful, sweet, and adorable then this book is for you.

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DRUNK DIAL by Penelope Ward

8/22/2017

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Drunk Dial

Drunk Dial by Penelope Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Drunk dialing? Have you ever done it? Well, I have and to say it's embarrassing when you sober up is soooo true. But what happens when a drunk dial leads to two former friends reconnecting that soon leads to a love connection? In the case of Penelope Ward's latest standalone, Drunk Dial she has readers ringing and dialing in to a modern romance that has steam, humor, heart and raw emotions.

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One drunken night, Rana Saloomi decides to google up and dial Landon Roderick. It is there she goes on drunken spiel and tells Landon off about what happened thirteen years ago. Taken aback Landon calls back Rana and they try to clear up a miscommunication. Soon that one drunken phone call leads them to exchanging text messages and phone calls.

After several texts and phone conversations, Rana and Landon develops this deep friendship that also blurs into romantic feelings. As they tell each other secrets, they soon began to break down walls. Well these walls aren't broken down rapidly as Landon and Rana both carry a broken past and secrets.

Flawed. Real. Vulnerable. Scared. Yup, these words practically sums them both up. But the beautiful aspect of this is that it makes readers like myself able to connect with Landon and Rana. Their slow burn romance is what makes this love connection so real and palpable. There was no need to rush for sex because their chemistry alone will have your hearts flutter with each call and text. Yes, it will leave a big fat smile on your face.

So what happens when Rana and Landon are finally a couple? Can their relationship survive the long distance? Him being in California and Rana in Michigan?

Drunk Dial was your emotional slow burn romance that made you feel. Feel for the characters and most importantly feel the love radiating between them. I love everything about this book from the writing, witty dialogue, and the romance. So if you are ready to dial in a sweet and heartfelt love story then you better answer that Drunk Dial.

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Penelope Ward

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Drunk Dial

Drunk Dial by Penelope Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
**ARC provided by Tour Host in exchange for an honest review**

☆☆☆☆ 4.5 stars ☆☆☆☆

Drunk Dial was fun and sexy. With the main character, Landon sweet, caring, with tattoos and of course those piercings that Author Penelope Ward loves on her man. One on his tongue and the other one way down south that women seem to go gaga for. As always Author Penelope Ward never disappoints.

One night while Rana was drunk out of her mind and feeling sorry for herself, she ended up drunk dialing her childhood friend Landon. She let everything out that she had been feeling for years and found that what she thought happened wasn’t the real story at all. This call started the many calls after, that reconnected old friends. First started out innocently just talking about the past and not long after the call became very hot and dirty. They connected quick and fell hard. Their love for each other came out fast and neither one hid their feelings for each other, which I enjoyed. There was never games played, there were lots of feeling shared and where they went from there.

This story was fast pace romance second chance romance, with lots of love and hope for the future. Rana started out as a very low on herself and together these two picked each other up, like they never parted when they were just kids. Their connection was instant and their want for each other was quick. I also love that Landon wasn’t an alpha male, he was more mellow and very loving. He wasn’t too demanding and knew what he wanted. Then there's Rana, who became a woman with Landon’s help. A really enjoyable love story.

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Toying with Her by Prescott Lane

8/17/2017

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Toying with Her

Toying with Her by Prescott Lane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
*ARC provided by Tour Host in exchange for an honest review**

Toying With Her was fun and sexy. A light read with not too much drama. I love Sterling and her very strong personality. She worked hard for her and she loved to share her treasures with people she cared about. Then there’s Rorke, sexy, a teacher and head strong. They both wanted to take care of each other, but sometimes their pride would get in their way. But knowing each other as long as they have, they were bound to figure things out. Sterling was a big timer and a city girl, while Rorke was a small town guy and that’s the way he liked it. Even though their lives didn’t seem to connect, they were already connected way before Sterling became the best seller of her toys. I enjoyed this sweet southern love story with lots of laugh and love.

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Royally Endowed by Emma Chase

8/16/2017

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Royally Endowed (Royally, #3)

Royally Endowed by Emma Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Royally Owned. Yup, that is the only word that I can come up to describe the magnitude of how Emma Chase stole my heart with this series and in Royally Endowed. This book was everything and so much more. It had spark, humor, friendship, love, passion and witty dialogue to keep every reader entertained. This book had the ability to make a thirty something woman squeal, blush, and swoon like crazy. Yes, Logan and Ellie story is hands down my favorite of the series. I honestly love everything about them. I wanted Logan to be real and Ellie to be my new best friend. Seriously, there is not much to say but go read this book and discover why so many readers love Emma Chase and her smart flirty heartfelt stories!!!!

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Crazy Girl by B.N. Toler

8/16/2017

BUY LINK: KINDLE

Crazy Girl

Crazy Girl by B.N. Toler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza

Crazy Girl was full of hope and crazy emotions. Hannah was a mess, but she had so much to give. I felt for her crazy, sadness and feeling of wanting to be loved. She deserved so much, but didn’t know how to give love. Wren was so unexpected, but everything that she needed. I love their emotional crazy ride, their story was a little complicated, but I love nonetheless.

Romance Author Hannah was a little crazy, all caused by her not so kind life. She had a hard time letting people in and getting attached to things. When she met Wren, it was just what she needed. Their life together didn’t start out easy, because with Hannah nothing was easy. Wren was a workaholic and wanting to give life a try, maybe find someone to care for. What he didn’t expect was Hannah, a girl who was so closed off. Things were always happening around them when Hannah was around. It seems like there was just too much drama where Hannah was concerned. But Wren wanted her anyway, with all her crazy…he still wanted her, wanted to get to know her. But again Hanna was closed off, she wasn’t an easy person to have open up. She made up her mind with life, that nothing was worth opening herself for. Wren was the kind of man that wanted all or nothing. Will Hannah give her all to Wren? Or just let him walk away?

The ending of this story really got me, it was so emotional. I couldn’t help but let my tears fall, Author BN Toler really knows how touch her readers' hearts. She really made me weep, I couldn’t help it. It was such an emotional ending, but yet so beautiful. This book is all about life and the choices we make. No matter what life throws at us, we have to make a choice to either give up or go through it head on. Love it.

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At Her Own Risk by Rachael Duncan

8/14/2017

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At Her Own Risk

At Her Own Risk by Rachael Duncan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
☆☆☆ 3.5 STARS ☆☆☆

At Her Own Risk was fun and emotional. Paige and Sean story might put some readers in tears, so be ready for that. I can’t say too much without ruining the story, so all I can say it every reader will have to read this story to really feel the impact that these two will have on each reader. I do love Sean Riley, he was persistent when it comes to winning Paige’s heart. The man will stop at nothing to make her see what is right in front of her. Sean’s sexy, smart and a great guy. I enjoyed their cat and mouse chase. Loved when Sean started to break down Paige’s wall little by little. This story has a beautiful epilogue that makes everything worth it.

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The Wright Mistake by K.A. Linde

8/8/2017

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The Wright Mistake

The Wright Mistake by K.A. Linde
Reviewed by: Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Right and Wrong. Two choices that leads to two different paths and outcomes. Is it right to give love a second chance? Or is it wrong? Or maybe it could be The Wright Mistake?

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When we spoke, we mixed about as well as oil and water, but our bodies were another story. We were the ocean waves, destined to crash together.”

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In K.A. Linde’s third installment to the Wright Series, readers are taken down on a very emotional, raw and vulnerable journey of two former lovers who are very secretive of their past. Austin Wright is the outgoing, crazy, man whore sibling who has a penchant for alcohol. His drinking has gotten to the point of excessive since it has been his crutch on how he deals with personal matters. His emotions are always kept buried away and so his siblings doesn’t know really the root of his pain, sadness and the seriousness of his alcohol abuse.

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Julia Banner knows Austin is bad for her. She had a six week fling with him and it ended it badly, causing her to not trust him. As much as Julia tries to avoid him at work, she can’t seem to avoid in him in her personal life as her friends are in a committed with the two older Wright brothers, Jenson and Landon. When Julia and Austin are constantly running into each other, it was inevitable these former lovers turned enemies discover that maybe fate was leading them back to each other for a second time around.

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This man. This man. My argumentative, drunken, narcissistic asshole. The one who caused me so much pain and anger and lust. The person who I’d thought I had completely figured out. He was the one who had just confided in me about this. My heart melted. Just a sliver, for him.”

As much as their personalities clashed, their was a sexual chemistry brewing between them that was undeniable. It was hot, combustible, and explosive. The 4th of July fireworks has nothing on them. When Julia and Austin are together, the world stops and everything makes sense. And so when they finally decided to give their relationship a second shot, Austin knew that he had to give up alcohol in order to make it work with Julia. But what happens when a family tragedy, work expectation, family obligation and the buried past comes barreling through like a storm causing Austin to slip back to drinking? Can Julia save him? Or did she make the wrong mistake in giving him a chance or the Wright Mistake? And will Austin be able to show and prove to Julia the only mistake she will be making is not giving their love a chance?

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No matter where we went from here, there was one certainty. Austin and I were as addictive as heroin and as combustible as gasoline.”

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The Wright Mistake is indeed one of the most raw, heartbreaking and emotional book of the series as Austin and Julia were two characters who were stripped bare and made vulnerable. They were two people who were good at hiding and running from the truth. Julia was running away from her past and Austin was masking his pain with alcohol. So can two broken individuals who were oil and water, fire and ice, and complete opposites discover that there was no mistaking this Wright connection? I absolutely loved how K.A. Linde allowed her readers to feel for her characters as they worked hard to overcome their insecurities, doubts, trust issues, and demons. While this book packed an emotional punch, trust me when I tell you this book was loaded with so much heat, passion, and love. A must read for anyone who understands that mistakes don’t define you, they don’t dictate where you will be in life but they are a reminder of where you have been. And for Austin and Julia, they both realized they made the right choice and The Wright Mistake when it came to trusting their forever kind of love.

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Well Built by Carly Phillips

8/3/2017

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Well Built

Well Built by Carly Phillips
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde are back at it again and this time they have another book boyfriend to add onto your list. So ladies, you better get familiar with Kyle Coleman as he shows us that he is Well Built to love.

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It has been ten years since Kyle Coleman has seen his first and only love, Ella Fisher. When he returns back home to buy a piece of property that is right next door to Ella’s family grocery store, he is well aware that he will be running into her more often. Ella is also interested in buying the building the next door but she was outbid by Kyle. And so when she goes into the city hoping to change Kyle’s mind in selling the building to her, she didn’t expect that it would lead to one night of hot passion.

The history shared by Ella and Kyle is complicated in due to the part that Kyle’s older brother knocked up Ella’s sister that resulted in a miscarriage. And toss in the fact, that Ella’s father suffered a stroke when he confronted Kyle and his family about his daughter. So Ella’s dad may not so welcoming to the idea of his daughter reuniting with Kyle.

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As Ella tries to keep Kyle in the friends zone, she couldn’t because her relationship with Kyle has always been magnetic and strong. With Kyle making it known to her that this second time around, he will fight for her has Ella giving her heart once more to Kyle. But what happens when Ella’s father learns that his daughter is back with Kyle, will Ella be forced to choose between the man she loves or her father?

Well Built is a sweet, sexy, and beautiful second chance romance that is low on angst which I loved especially when it came to Kyle and Ella. I loved how the authors kept everything drama free and kept the focus on Kyle and Ella as they reconnected their friendship and relationship. So if you are a fan of second chance romance like I am then this book is definitely for you. It had it all from sexy alpha hero, great sexual and emotional chemistry, and of course a sweet love story that will make your hearts flutter.

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Carly Phillips Erika Wilde

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