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Good Boy by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy: Review

1/31/2017

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Good Boy by Sarina Bowen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen but combine these two authors writing then you are for sure guaranteed an amazing read. If you read their previous books Him and Us then you were all introduced to the secondary characters Blake Riley and Jess Canning, and this time these two are the first couple to kick off the spin-off series WAGS.

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It’s been a long time since anything felt so fucking good. I’m drowning in this girl and I don’t want to be saved. I keep giving it to her hard and fast, even if what I really crave is a long, slow night of it in my bed.”

Good Boy was everything I was looking for in a sports contemporary romance. It had heat, chemistry, playful banter, and that feel good feeling. The writing was on point as Kennedy and Bowen allowed readers to feel the spark and tangible connection of Blake and Jess. They allowed readers to see the real them. Everything about the interaction of Blake and Jess felt so natural and so it wasn’t hard to fall for these two. I loved that Jess was that heroine who made you feel for her as she tries to find herself and purpose in life.

Silly Jessie. We are dating. She just doesn’t know it yet.”

I honestly don’t want to spoil the book because the best part of reading this book is getting lost in the insane chemistry and heat of Blake and Jess. I practically inhaled this book in one sitting because it was so well-written and had every element I was looking for in a romance book. You want charismatic and relatable characters. Check! You want steam. Check! You want a story that will leave a big fat smile on your face. Double Check! As far as I am concern, Good Boy was the perfect read to wrap up January and kick start February. A must read for anyone who wants a book that inspires you to believe that it is never too late to be doing what you want in life.

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Vicious by L.J. Shen

1/17/2017

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Vicious by L.J. Shen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle

A sinfully intoxicating romance!!!! If you haven’t heard of L.J. Shen then I’m here to tell you, that you better get your one click fingers ready because Vicious is the book of 2017 that needs to be on your radar. Yes, L.J. Shen is a vicious woman indeed as she masterfully crafted a story that will having you begging for more. This book will consume you in such an insurmountable way that you will want your life to be consumed by the Four HotHoles of Todo Santos.

If you read the novella, Defy then you were introduced to one of the most enigmatic, sexy and dangerous anti-hero, Baron Spencer also known as Vicious. Keep in my mind it is not necessary to read Defy, since Vicious can most definitely be read as a standalone.

“I couldn’t wrap my head around this physical reaction. The pain. The shame. The lust. I hated Vicious.”

Baron Vicious Spener is indeed vicious. He is calculating, manipulative, smart, cunning, powerful, rich and of course oozes danger and sex. He is everything that you know you must stay away from but yet he has that appeal that tempts you to enter the dark side.

“We shared a history. I had feelings for him. Bad feelings, good feelings… in short, too many feeling.”

Emilia LeBlanc is beautiful, innocent, strong, and determined. She is one of those heroines that immediately pulls you into the story. She is a sexy blend of fierceness and beauty.

Emilia’s parents happens to works for the Spencer family and immediately Vicious torments Emilia. He calls her The Help in order to show that he has control, power, and money. As much as Vicious torments Emilia, there is this strong sexual tension brewing between them. It was hate, anger, lust, and passion all combined. And when Emilia started dating Vicious’s best friend, the hate/lust brewing between them ignited into a whole new level. Vicious played his cards right when he used the ultimate power move, he threatened Emilia forcing her to leave behind her family and relationship with Dean.

Fast forward to ten year later, Vicious and Emilia’s lives would collide once again. And this time, Vicious wants Emilia to be part of his master plan of revenge. Not only does he want her to be his puppet but he also wants her for himself only. You see Vicious has always had a thing for Emilia. She intrigued him in ways that no one ever could. She gotten under his skin. She tattooed herself into his black and closed off heart. And most importantly, she is the only person who knew his secret.

“Apologize for not being mine when you should’ve been. Because Emilia , baby…” I tilted my head sideways. “It was always fucking us and you know it.”

As Vicious forces Emilia to work for him, she finds herself falling hard for him. He consumes her. Owns her body. And just like a cherry blossom, she saw the beauty, truth, and vulnerability of Vicious. She was able to unmasked the darkness and see his different shades of color. But just as delicate a cherry blossom is, she knew that giving her heart is a risk she must be willing to take as loving Vicious, one must be willing to love the scattered pieces. So can Emilia love the broken and flawed Vicious? And can Vicious win Emilia’s heart without any strings and manipulation?

“We’ve waited a long time for this. I want the real thing. Not the watered-down version. And the real thing is not only beautiful. It is also ugly. I want your truth.”

The push and pull of Vicious and Emilia was written perfection. L.J. Shen had me loving these two hard. These two were the epitome of strong, beautifully flawed characters. Shen did an amazing job showcasing their character growth in such a visceral and beautiful manner. The transformation of their hate/love relationship made their romantic journey so palpable that I wanted to savor every moment with them.

Vicious was everything that I wanted in a contemporary romance. It was edgy, bold, consuming, and brilliantly written. L.J. Shen has written a story that was like poetry. It was cunning, smart, sexy, provocative, and visceral. The characters were portrayed in such in all-consuming fashion that layers of their vulnerability and truth held you hostage. Vicious is a story that took enemies to lovers in a whole new level. It is a hallmark of a love that paints a literary canvas of where passion, hate, love, and truth collides. So are you ready to fall in love with the splashes of color, boldness, and ferocious beauty that L.J. Shen paints with her words.

L.J. Shen

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Break Point by Rachel Blaufeld

1/9/2017

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Break Point by Rachel Blaufeld
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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Rachel Blaufeld serves up a sweet and sexy forbidden romance that will score major love in her latest sports romance, Break Point.

“Jules, I want you more than anything. All of you. Everything about you. More than any other woman I’ve ever wanted. It’s a force . . . deep inside me.”

Juliette Smith is a rising collegiate tennis star who had the makings to be a great tennis player but when she meets her coach, sparks begins to fly. Instant attraction ensues and soon Juliette finds herself in a secret affair with Drew King. Just as things heats up off court, Drew fears that Juliette’s reputation and academic status could be put in jeopardy and so he decides to end their relationship. But what happens when Juliette runs into Drew several years later? Will Drew realize that walking away from her was one regret that he has to make up for?

“What the fuck? What the hell happened to me? The big dick-swinging bachelor, the hard-ass coach who fell into lust with his collegiate player? He fell in love and never forgot it.”

If you were to ask me what made Break Point stand out, the answer would be simple. Drew King. Yes, Drew made Break Point. He was sweet, sexy, understanding, patient, and most of all honest. He wore his heart on his sleeve. There was nothing hidden as he bared his feelings for Juliette. Yes, walking away from her may have been the worst decision he made but in his defense, he wanted the best for her. And as for Juliette, she is one of those characters that either you will love or hate. As much as I might disagreed with her reasoning, I appreciated that Rachel Blaufeld allowed readers to see that these are flawed individuals who have guarded their heart for a reason. And so if you are looking for a story that weaves a bit of angst, love, second chances, and new beginnings then I suggest you read Break Point. Though this book may have been light on drama, Rachel Blaufeld serves a love story that will sure to leave a smile on your face.

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