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Emma's story #2: The day to remember by jessica wood - review

9/30/2014

The Day to Remember (Emma's Story, #2)

The Day to Remember by Jessica Wood

Reviewed by: Neilliza
A continuation of Emma and Brandon’s love story. When the first book ended, I was in shock on where it ended. So I had to read this second book right away. I’m glad I did, which put my mind at ease.

Brandon was misunderstood, he wasn’t two timing Emma liked she thought. I was so glad of that, because there was no way Brandon was doing that to Emma. We get to know more of Brandon’s life and his past with his ex-girlfriend Des. The person who haven’t let go of Brandon at all and will do anything to get him back. Even making up stories and events that would cost Emma and Brandon’s love. She didn’t care she was such a bitch and didn’t care who she hurt, as long as she got her Brandon back.

This book was a little bit emotional, the roller coaster ride that Emma and Brandon goes through. Brandon is such a great buy, that he will do what’s right by Des. I hated Des for what she did to the couple who were so in love, but lost because of what she caused.

When the truth finally came out with the help of Damian, I was relieved. Emma and Brandon finally can be together. They deserved every happiness, specially after what Des put them through.

In the short about of time that Damian was in the story, I learned to love him. Yes he was a hot and cocky, but he was a good guy at heart. He may be a manwhore, but he respected it when women said no. He became a good friend to Emma when she needed someone the most and stayed friends with her through it all. I actually hope he gets a story of his own, so I can read more about him. He was such an interesting character.

Thanks for sharing your book with with Ms Jessica Wood. I cannot wait to sink into The Chase, which have been waiting for me in my Kindle. =)

Emma's story #1: A night to forget by Jessica wood - review

9/30/2014

A Night to Forget (Emma's Story, #1)

A Night to Forget by Jessica Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
Hot vivid dreams, that was Emma’s life. Everynight for months all she had were dreams about a man she never met. She never understood why. At times she would go to bed early, just so she can dream about him again. It’s not that she was lonely, she had a wonderful boyfriend she has been for a little over a year. A boyfriend who loved and respected her for her choice of waiting to have sex. No matter how much she loved him, she never felt right giving him her virginity. Then that one night came, when her boyfriend Mike acted a little different and distant…she didn’t understand why. Then he acted out his frustration on her, on why she wasn’t sleeping with him and asked her if she ever will. When she admitted to him how that she does love him, but she’s not sure. She didn’t feel like it was the right time. After her confession he lashed out at her and left her. Instead of being heartbroken, she surprisingly wasn’t.

The trip to Cancun couldn’t come at the right time. She had a wonderful week with her friends, he had lots of fun. At the same time she was hoping to meet her handsome stranger. After a few days she actually saw him from a distance in the flesh, but lost him in the crowd. Then on her last night it happened, she got a chance and finally met him. They hit it off and she got to spend a night with the wonderful man she had been dreaming of. Then she never saw him again.

Six months later, she starts her new job in San Francisco and saw a very unexpected person. It was Brandon, as handsome as she remembered him. Neither one acknowledge that they ever knew each other.

Will they get their second chance together? Or will they keep pretending that night never happened?

This was a quick, enjoyable read and I enjoyed how protected Brandon was of Emma. They always had the connection, even when they didn’t want to admit it at first. Brandon was sweet and intelligent and he was just the man Emma needed. As this is the first book in the series, it is left with a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to sink my teeth into the 2nd book.

ever hopeful by lori ryan - review

9/30/2014

Ever Hopeful (Evers, Texas, #1)

Ever Hopeful by Lori Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
Finding Love at her Darkest Hours..

This story started out sad, with Laura having to deal with the monster of a husband she had. Laura was abused left to right and sometimes she couldn't even leave her house, because of the bruises her husband left from her beating. He was awful. The book starts with her finally planning to leave him, but having a husband who was powerful with a powerful family backing him..wasn't easy. Everything she did had to be planned carefully, so her husband could never find her again. What really gave her the push was, she was pregnant and she didn't want her husband to find out about it. She was going to keep her baby safe and do everything she can do to make that happen.

With the help of her very kind ER Doctor, she found a ranch to lay low and met the wonderful Bishop family. Right from the time they met, she was drawn to Cade Bishop. He was handsome and a real gentleman. Everyday that passes, they got to know each other and became close. She tried to stay clear of him, but he wasn't having any of it. She was worried that she was starting a relationship while carrying another man's child. Cade didn't care, he wanted her and everything that goes with her. Everything was fine... until she was found....

What will happen to her and Cade's relationship?
Will he continue on protecting her and love her like he promised?
Or will she get caught and get hurt or worse?

This book was sad, reading about how abusive Laura's husband was. The way he treated her, like she was trash. Poor thing was scared for her life. I'm so glad when Cade came into the picture, because he was just the man she needed. Cade made everything alright. Love it.

Fakers by meg collett - reviews

9/29/2014

REVIEWS BY: MICHELLE | NEILLIZA | KATHLEEN

Fakers

Fakers by Meg Collett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviews by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange of honest review

☆☆☆☆ 4 Being Real Stars ☆☆☆☆

Ready...Set.. Go...SMILE!!! Behind the smile and bubbly personality of Youtube blogger sensation, Kyra Aberdeen lies a broken girl with emotional and physical scars to prove it. Kyra has perfected being FAKE for her family, friends, and followers. What others don’t know is that behind the facade, is a young woman dealing with secrets, depression, a death of a mother, and feelings of abandonment from her grandparents. Simply, Kyra is barely breathing and surviving but that all changes till she meets her new friendly neighbor, Stevie, and the Cooper brothers, Cade and Hale. Friendships begins to bloom and slowly Kyra finds herself letting her guard down. Soon the REAL Kyra Aberdeen begins to appear.

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If you want others to see the real you, then you must LOVE yourself first and accept everything about oneself including the flaws. Behind the lens of her camera, Kyra is truly hurting. Raw emotional pain and baggage from never experiencing love from her maternal grandparents and a part of her is dealing with her mother’s suicide. Take that into account, she is struggling with her illness of depression and cutting. Kyra can plaster a fake smile and tell people she’s okay but as you peel the layers her emotional scars , it has truly hindered her from fully being happy that is until she meets Hale Cooper. Hale has no problem calling out on Kyra’s bullshit. He can see through the fake facade and tells Kyra to stop being fake and start being real. The blunt nature of Hale shocks her but hearing the TRUTH was refreshing. It was a cold splash to the face that Kyra can no longer FAKE her happiness. So what will it take for Kyra to shed the protective layers she tries hard to hide? Will Hale Cooper be able to heal her? And will she will be able to finally be REAL or will she continue to be a FAKER and fade in with the crowd?

The relationship of Hale and Kyra was absolutely refreshing. I love the innocence and at the same time sexiness Meg Collett incorporated in the story-line. Yes, this book had a romantic aspect but I think the big emphasis of this book is the character development of Kyra. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of. As humans we all have flaws and we must learn to overcome them and not be afraid to get help. This was my first book that I have read from Meg Collett and I must say that FAKERS was a great read. It had be me devouring the book in one sitting. Fakers is a book to be experienced. It is raw, touching, and emotional. This book reminds us all not to judge a book by it’s cover and it’s never too late to begin anew. The journey of happiness is not instant but takes time and Meg Collett highlights that in this book. There is nothing FAKE about this book. So if you are looking for a book to experience, then I suggest you go read Fakers.

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Fakers

Fakers by Meg Collett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
A copy given by author, in return for an honest review.*

The Fakers is a story about a girl who lives through life with a fake smile on her face, one who doesn’t let anyone in. She is a YouTube sensation, who has major followers. Even her followers never saw the real her, everyone just lets her by with her fakeness…Until Hale that is.

Hale called her out on her bulls*** the first chance he got. Hale was all about being real and he cannot stand fake people at all. He told her the truth, even if it hurt her every chance he got. Little by little he stripped her wall down, until she finally started opening up. Even though at times, things Hale says hurt..she welcomed them, because it helped her come out of her shell the more time they spent together. Hale was real and never hides anything, he tells people what he wants when he wants. The more she got to know him, the more she realized what a great guy Hale really is. Hale made her feels things she never felt before, because of him she started to do things she never done before and she wasn’t afraid any longer.

When it comes to their outside world, Hale was misunderstood..but with her, she understood him completely, after she got to know him of course. Even with the help of Hale and her new best friend Stevie, she knew she still had a problem. A problem that she had been ignoring. She was broken, growing up without her mom..who died while she was young. She was supposed to call and find a new therapist, but she never got around it, until one day after finding out things about her mom, she confronted her grandma. Her whole I’m ok act, came crashing down. She even pushed Hale out, when all he wanted to do was comfort her. After he left, she did something that sent her to the hospital, when Hale came back, he had to see what it was himself and it broke him down. Which is the time he finally admitted to himself, how much he loved her.

Will Kyra finally get the help she needs, so she can heal from all the pain she had been feeling?
Then find her happy ending with Hale?
Or Will Hale leave because he doesn’t think he is a strong enough man for her?
Read and find out.

I really enjoyed this story and the innocence that goes with it. Hale may be straight forward and what he says can be hurtful at times, but he is just someone who was the truth always. He doesn’t want anyone hiding around the bushes, he can’t stand fake people and doesn’t want to waste time with any of them. So when Kyra came into his life, he did everything he could to get her out of the act of everything is fine with that smile she gave everyone…because he knew that she was so much more than that. So much more and he wanted part of her world.

This is the first Meg Collett book I’ve read and I can’t wait to sink into her Trilogy End of days, which has been waiting in my kindle for months. So many books so little time..

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Fakers

Fakers by Meg Collett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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✩★✩★✩5-Emotional Stars✩★✩★✩ ✩
*ARC given by the author in exchange for an honest review*

The story is about pretending to be someone else, acting like nothing is bothering you and that everything is just perfect. BUT deep down no one has any idea what's really going on with you and how you're really feeling deep inside. No one will understand how you really feel because it's your body and mind. It's you!

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Kyra is a YouTuber, who is all smiles on camera but in reality has her own demons and tries to deal with it the best she can. Her mother died in prison and was a drug addict. She started drinking, but eventually stopped before it became uncontrollable. She's a 24 year old virgin, but just because she is doesn't make her a prude. Growing up with no love surrounding her, it was hard. She has a grandmother name Florence, who is a disgrace to all the grandmothers out there. She did nothing to support Kyra. All she did was tell her how awful Kyra's mother was. All the hateful things she would say about her mother that made Kyra feel even worse and did not help with harming herself. It's her way to cope with the pain she feels and the frustration she has for her grandmother.

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Hale likes to keep it to himself. He's been in jail before for something he didn't even do. Somehow the town sleeps better knowing that Hale is in jail, even for the most idiotic reason. The town only waits for something involving Hale and without even giving him the chance to explain, they just throw him in jail automatically. He is the type that does not socialize much and hates bullies. Was always there to protect his brother Cade.

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Reading this book made me all emotional. For someone who has been through depression and who sell themselves short, you can relate to Kyra. I had to keep an open mind when I read this book. Having anxiety issues is not fun and I wouldn't wish it for anyone to experience. If you don't have the right kind of support around you or get the help to better yourself, it will end up killing you. All Kyra wanted was to be loved and to be wanted. She did not get that from the only family she had left, which was her grandmother. I hated the fact that the only thing that maybe could've stopped Kyra from harming herself was kept from her by her grandmother. Will Kyra be strong enough to stay alive? Or will she end up killing herself when she finds out more about her mother's past from her horrid grandmother?

This is something I should apply to my real life. Going through what Kyra went through is hard to experience and fighting to stay strong is exhausting. Always worried about what other people's opinion about you. Their opinions count the most even though they shouldn't. It's a fight every day. Harming yourself doesn't solve anything. By doing that, you just end up hurting yourself even more and the people around you, the people who care about you the most. Reading Kyra and Hale's story hit home for me. I broke down after reading their story and there's also a lesson to be learned. I would highly recommend this to people who is insecure and feels alone and not allowing themselves to be loved. This was a heartfelt read by Meg Collett and I loved it!

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a starstruck kiss by lauren blakey - review

9/28/2014

A Starstruck Kiss

A Starstruck Kiss by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ARC provided by author in exchange for honest review

☆☆☆☆4 "Sparky McDoodle" Stars ☆☆☆☆
Reviewed by: Michelle

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Hollywood..the city where actors, glitz, glamour, and celebrities live. It is a city where if you want to be seen, heard, and discovered. One thing Hollywood is notoriously known for is its paparazzi. Fans love to see pictures of their favorite celebrities. Lets be real, we love to find out the juiciest gossip on who our favorite celebrities are dating, what they are wearing, and any tiny glimpse into their lives. And a picture is worth a thousand words or in the case the livelihood of Jess Leighton. Stalking celebrities and taking their photos is what puts food on the table, pays her bills and most importantly her college tuition for medical school. The life of a paparazzi is not any easy task. They are in your face nosy people trying to one up each other to get the latest pictures that will put the big bucks into their pockets.

So when a new competition moves in Jess's territory, she does not know what to make of it. How could she resist this charming British hot new co-worker, William who can speak multiple languages. The accent and smile alone knocks Jess off her feet. Not to mention his kiss. When Jess and William kiss, fireworks goes off. Its smoldering, hot, heated, passionate and a kiss to die for. Can Jess and William work together when they need each other's help for a secret celebrity photo shoot? Like the flashes of a camera, will sparks of love develop between these two? Or will they need another retake?

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A Starstruck Kiss was a great introduction to Will and Jess. I definitely wanted to know more about this couple and I can't wait to read Stars in Their Eyes and see where Ms. Lauren Blakely takes them.

bittersweet hate by j.l. beck - review

9/27/2014

Bittersweet Hate (A Bittersweet Novella Book 3)

Bittersweet Hate by J.L. Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza

The story of Mimi and Corey.

Their story started as hate, they hated each other with every fiber of their being, but neither one knew that what they felt deep inside was a whole other story.

Mimi and Corey’s relationship was always a roller coaster ride. They had a love hate relationship, that neither one knew anything better….until that one day when they both finally gave in to their sexual frustration. All it took was one taste and Corey never wanted to leave Mimi’s side ever again. After that day they were inseparable, each day they shared more of themselves to each other. The more serious the relationship got, the more Mimi got scared. Every time she had those feelings, she always had her talk with her best friend Jenna. Jenna always helped her clear her head, no one knew her better than Jenna.

As for Corey he will stop at nothing to prove to Mimi that he is nothing like his father, that he will love her with all he has. Until one painful confession from Mimi sent him running. It was suppose to be one of the happiest time in Mimi’s life, instead Corey left angry and made her feel all alone.

Will Mimi and Corey ever figure out how much they mean to each other?
Or Will Mimi just let Corey walk out of her life completely, without a fight?

When I was reading the first two books, I always knew that Corey had a good side. Yes what he did to Jenna was unacceptable and should’ve never happened, but there was a good in Cory and Mimi always saw that. They knew they had something, they just had to figure out what it really was. Yes Cory and Mimi are two broken people, but they always found balance with each other. Mimi always pushes Corey’s buttons and he always pushes back. I love that no matter how messed up they got, they always found their way back to each others arms and be ok again.

I can’t wait to read the next book in the series, I would love to know where Mimi and Corey’s story will go. Hopefully a happy ending is in their future, they do deserve it. <3

wild dreams by dawn Pendleton - reviews

9/26/2014

Wild Dreams

Wild Dreams by Dawn Pendleton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange of honest review

☆☆☆☆ 3.5 Picture Stars ☆☆☆☆

Snap..Click..Shutter.. Life is indeed like a camera reminding us to focus on what’s important and capture the good times. It is said that we should develop from the negatives and if things don’t turn out the way we expect just take another shot. In Wild Dreams by Dawn Pendleton, we are reminded that dreams, life, love, death and happiness can happen in an instant or in this case in a flash. Like the flashes of camera, life happens whether its good or bad. It goes on. For cocky playboy photographer, Dallas Montgomery, his wandering ways was put to an abrupt halt when he meets his sexy new feisty intern, Nicole Griffin. When an African jungle expedition, throws Dallas, Nicole, and their friend together, bonds of loyalty, trust, love, and life are tested. As Dallas and Nicole gets to know one another, both learns that behind the lens of the camera are two broken people searching for happiness and love. Can these two learn to get past their broken past and move forward? Like the flashes of camera, can love be found and developed or will their love just be blurred?

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Wild Dreams of Dawn Pendleton is a quick and enjoyable read. It had a blend of elements that I love to read in a story of life, love, hope, friendship, family, and new beginnings. In this case, this book reminds us friendship and love can developed and don’t forget to take a snapshot of the memories.

Eveiller 1 & 2 - by melanie james - reviews

9/23/2014

Ava & Will (Éveiller, #1)

Ava & Will by Melanie James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eveiller is a series of six books about stay at home moms friends.

Eva and Will story comes first. A couple who has ben married for 10 years that lost touch of each other. Sex with them two used to be mind blowing, until the life of jobs and kids got in the way. Now they have a hard time making time or being with each other.

Each of the six wives made a pack to help each other out. Taking turns on taking of each others kids, so each couple can have a chance for a romantic get away. As Eva is the first, she made a plan to take her husband on a getaway and seducing him hoping that being forward will end them having a mind blowing sex.

Will Ava and Will find time in their busy lives to rekindle their romance?
Or will they keep leaving their lives as being busy person, away from each other.
Read and find out.

This book is short and sweet. I loved it. It has a lot of sweet moments and lots of sexy sex for such a short book.

Kara & Dave (Éveiller Drive Book 2)

Kara & Dave by Melanie James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kara and Dave story comes second. Kara and Dave have a few months old twin daughters and as a new mom, Kara is having a hard time with her new mom body. Being a new mom had made her self conscious and she feels ashamed showing her body to her husband. So as one of the six friends, she will get to go on her own Romantic Getaway with her husband Dave.

Dave is the sweetest husband, but he has to figure out how to be a better husband. Having Dave’s mom for a visit even just for a few hours was a nightmare. Poor Kara for having to deal with such a monster-in-law, but having Dave around help out a lot. Dave is such a sweet and understanding husband handled his mom the best he knew how.

Soon the Romantic Getaway was on the way. Kara didn’t feel right being naked around her husband, but that changed soon enough. Dave made her feel as beautiful as she always has been and Kara relaxed right away. Just like the first book, this book is sexy as heck. Love this series, I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

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moth to a flame by k. Webster - review

9/22/2014

Moth to a Flame

Moth to a Flame by K. Webster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ARC provided by author in exchange of honest review

☆☆☆☆ 4 Cale Stars ☆☆☆☆

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Like a Moth to a Flame, I was instantly drawn and hooked to this book by K. Webster. It was suspenseful, thrilling, captivating, heartbreaking and steamy. Basically this book had it all. Kristi did an amazing job in this book as she took her readers on one thrilling suspensful ride filled with twist and turns but at the same time incorporating romance. In this romantic suspense, expect the unexpected as truths and secrets begins to unravel and where the past and presents collide. Can the past be truly forgotten? Can two broken people find hope and new love? Or will their love be burned like a moth to a flame?

Lia Finch's life was turned upside down when she was kidnapped by a stranger. Bound and gagged, her only hope was to fight back. When a series of events begins to unfold, Lia found herself escaping from her abductor. At that moment, the sweet and carefree Lia is gone and is replaced by a woman living in fear. For three years, Lia thought she could escape the memory of that night but she couldn't shake the feelings that continue to haunt her that is until she meets Cale. For some reason, this new stranger in town makes Lia feel safe and protected. So what happens when the danger that Lia thought she escaped from comes barraling back into her life. With new danger haunting her, can Lia overcome her fears or will she let it consume her? Can Cale save Lia from this new found threat or will he be too late?

Moth to a Flame is the first book that I have read from K. Webster and I can happily say it won't be my last. I really enjoyed this book as Kristi had me devouring this book in one sitting. It was a quick read that you cannot put down. How can you put down a book where there is a swoony book boyfriend like Cale who will go out of his way to ensure the safety of the woman he loves. And I might just say there is a scene in this book, that makes you want to say "Wow. what a first date." Being a city girl, Cale makes the outdoors and camping a lot more fun and steamy. The campfire might not only be the one that is heating up.. =)

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Calling card by ashley suzanne - review

9/19/2014

Calling Card

Calling Card by Ashley Suzanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange of honest review

☆☆☆☆ 3.5- 4 Call Me Stars ☆☆☆☆

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1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10...What's your number? For Dexter McFadden,this playboy photographer is not shy when it comes to women. Basically if you have a vagina, Dex will probably fuck you. This man hardly does repeats especially if you don't rank to his liking. So the odds are in your favor if you can get a calling card with a ranking of 5 or higher. Well when the media gets hold of Dexter's infamous calling cards, all hell breaks loose. What is a famouse photographer to do? Well he goes back and hides out with his best friend, Briar and her daughter. Briar and Dex had a romantic relationship in the past and were able to maintain a great relationship. So when old feelings begins to reemerge, will Dex put his calling cards away for good? And what number will Briar get?

Calling Card by Ashley Suzanne was a quick fun read. It had moments where I went OMG..what an ass Dex is. Let's face it no girl wants to wake up to a calling card with a ranking number. But as the story develops, readers finally got to see Dex mature and leave his old habits behind. So if you are looking for a book that was funny and sweet then go give Calling Card a try.