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The Perfect Life by Erin Noelle

2/18/2016

The Perfect Life by Erin Noelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Erin Noelle shatters every preconceived notion of what a perfect love story is suppose to be. In this unconventional tale, Erin captures our hearts and minds as she assaults readers with an onslaught of raw emotions. She allows her readers to absorb every facet of love, vulnerability, hope, lust, passion, and second chances that life entails. She gives her readers a story where love transcends everything. Where perfect is just a word. And the only thing that matters is the truth. And the truth is love is something that can't be undone once two hearts beat as one.

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“I prepared myself for the usual anxiety I felt when encountering a one-on-one situation with an unfamiliar man, but it never surfaced. And in its place, a profound sense of fascination filled me. I bit my lip, finding myself oddly excited to be in his presence, and that was the part that unsettled me. Dr. Oliver Saxon captivated me in the most unusual manner, though I had no idea why. And I wasn’t sure I wanted to find out.”

When Erin first messaged me about what her latest book was going to be about, I was excited and yet equally nervous. I knew that I couldn't wait to read The Perfect Life. The blurb alone sold me but I knew Erin would definitely push the boundaries when it comes to this unconventional love story. And I must say, Erin did more than just that. She held her readers hostage as she gave her readers an unforgettable love story that is beyond perfect.

The perfect life. For Monroe Cassidy, she has the perfect life. She has the perfect NFL husband. The money. The fame. The good life. The perfect life. But what outsiders don't know, nothing in her life is truly perfect. Yes, she is married to a good man. A man who treats her with respect. A man that she loves but it is a different kind of love. And so Monroe was willing to continue living the perfect life that is until she meets him. Oliver Saxon.

“Yes, I was a hot-blooded male who couldn’t help but appreciate her stunning outer appearance, but it was about so much more. She was so much more.”

“I think you’re fucking beautiful . . . more on the inside than the out, though I have no idea how that’s even possible. You’re so goddamn perfect it scares me.”

Oliver Saxon knew it was wrong to lust after a married woman but he couldn't help it. He was drawn to Monroe and like a moth to a flame he was willing to go after her. The lines of right and wrong were blurred and shattered as two hearts were discovering this uncharted territory of what could be the greatest love affair of their lives.

“If I could only get past the way my heart soared in my chest every time she flashed me one of her million-dollar smiles, or the way my cock twitched with lust-driven hope each time we accidentally touched , then I’d have nothing to worry about for the next six months. If only”

Oliver and Monroe knew their love was true. But in the eyes of the public, it was wrong. But Monroe knows the truth. The truth is a secret that Monroe and her husband have kept for years. It is a secret that would shatter every image of what it means to be perfect. For years, Monroe lived to be perfect. Will she be ready to throw out her perfect life for the perfect man that is truly meant to be hers?

“It was passionate, reckless, and just plain stupid . But I never wanted him to stop. Not ever.”

“My draw to him was undeniable, an electric charge that whirred through my body each time we touched. He made me want things I’d never before wanted. Physical things, like kisses and caresses and intimacy that used to make my skin crawl.”

The Perfect Life was a love story where its raw characters makes this book stand out from your standard romance novels. Erin Noelle writes a story where the characters are the biggest aspect of the story. Each character encompasses what it means to be vulnerable and exposed. Ms. Noelle strips each of her characters naked and in such allows readers to feel every facet of the hurt, the betrayal, the hope, and the love. In this imperfect love story, Ms. Noelle will awaken hearts, minds, and souls as she gives her readers an unforgettable story. So if you are looking for a book where readers are lost in Erin's gorgeous and heartfelt prose of what it means to let your hearts soar and really love imperfectly then this book is for you.

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Legend by Katy Evans

2/11/2016

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Legend by Katy Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review

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“I want to be a legend. Legends never die. Even if they die alone.”

One..Two..Three...Four..Five... Six. That's right, six books where readers like myself where consumed and captivated by the stunning prose and raw characters of Katy Evans. And in this sixth and final installment of The Real Series, Katy delivers a knockout punch that will forever be cemented in our hearts!!

It's a bittersweet feeling to say goodbye to Remy and his crew. It truly has been one REAL journey of ups and down and I loved every raw moment that Ms. Evans took her readers on. And in this final stop, Ms. Evans has gripped her readers for one unforgettable story that will remind us all why LEGENDS are remembered and never forgotten.

“He gives me this rebel vibe. Like he’d rather say I’m sorry than may I, and maybe not even the sorry at all. There’s a fierce passion in his features and a kindled fire in his eyes.”

LEGEND was the perfect last installment. Everything about this book was just PERFECT and I LOVED IT HARD. If I thought I couldn't share my love for Remy, I was wrong because Ms. Evans has written another hero who was just as amazing as Remy. Maverick “the Avenger” Cage is the hero who is worthy to take the place of Remington Tate.

Maverick Cage has fought his way to the top on his own merits. He truly worked his way to gain the recognition he deserves. He fought for his mother. For his future. For his love and passion of the sport. And for his self-worth. While no one wanted to give Maverick a shot because of his birth father. His father, Scorpion was a fighter, who is synonymous as one of the most dirtiest fighter left a reputation for Maverick that was undesired. While Maverick didn't know his father, he never denied who his birth father was. He didn't want to be known as the son of a fighter. Maverick Cage wanted to be a fighter to be remembered for his own skills. He wanted to be a legend. And every great fighter must be battled tested. And one way to rise to the top is take down the reigning champion. Remington Tate.

“He’s kissing me. . . . His tongue, dipping inside my mouth. His mouth is possessive; his grip is possessive; he is acting so possessive. My tongue has never given me so much pleasure than when it’s stroked, slow and sure, by his tongue.”

Reese Dumas needed a fresh new start. She needed to go find herself. Find what makes her happy and live the life that she was meant to live. And so when she was hired to be the nanny to her cousin Brooke's son, Reese took this opportunity to get her life in track. And one mission Reese wanted to accomplish was to be a healthy and fit. As part of Tate's team and household, Reese was immediately welcomed and treated like family. She loved taking care of Racer, Brooke and Remy's son. So when Reese was working out, she sort of befriends Maverick at the gym when she helped him out on a bind.

“I think of you.” He reaches out with his bruised-knuckled right hand and touches my face. All of Maverick Cage’s fingers are on my face . “I think of you a lot.” He searches my face and his thumb caresses my chin so briefly, but so powerfully, my knees feel like overbaked cake. “I think of kissing you,” he says. I feel like he’s kissing me now, with his metal eyes. Kissing me and making me fly.”

Knowing that Reese didn't have to help him out, Maverick was in awe with Reese's genorisity and kind heart. Soon he begins to form a friendship with her. And as they two begin to spend more quality time together, feelings begins to emerge. Soon Reese was embedded in his thoughts and the same could be said of hers as well. A deep friendship was formed and soon a deep sexual and emotional relationship was also formed.

“I want you to love me very hard. Because I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved someone as hard as I love you, Maverick.”

Maverick was all about delivering the knockout punch to his opponents but what he failed to realized was that Reese Dumas was the girl to bring him to his knees. There was only one thing Maverick Cage was afraid of losing. It was not a title match but it was losing Reese. And as their relationship deepened emotionally, Maverick knew that Reese was his everything. And the same thing could have been said of Reese as she realizes that this feeling that she is feeling is LOVE. And this kind of love can bring anyone down to their knees.

The love of Maverick and Reese was tangible and palpable right from the start. I loved how Ms. Evans made their relationship feel so natural. She allowed her characters to really feel the depth of their connections. Nothing was rushed or forced. And so when it was time for Maverick and Reese to be in a committed relationship, readers felt the full grasp of their intense love. It was the kind of love that reminded me of Brooke and Remy.

While I can go on and on about how beautiful their relationship is, I loved that this book was still layered with so much depth, meaning and raw emotions. Ms. Evans allowed her readers to be consumed with an honest, raw, and vulnerable tale of a young man discovering his self worth and inner strength. A young man seeing pass all the negativity and demons. A young man discovering why legends are born and made. And for Maverick Cage, he discovered that settling for a life less than the one you are capable of living is not what makes a LEGEND. And for him, his dream to succeed and find a woman worthy of loving is what makes a legend. And sometimes getting to the top is about showing that even a nobody can be remembered.

“He’s taking me now, deep and powerful. “Am I hurting you?” Maverick Cage. The Avenger. We’re a part of each other. No teams, no past, no future. I rasp out, “Only in the best ways.”

So once again, I just want to say a big thank you to Katy Evans for bringing these beloved and raw characters into our lives. She has truly given her readers a ringside performance that has kept us entertained throughout the six book journey. And throughout this REAL journey, readers like myself had cried, laughed, swooned, loved, and cheered on for their fighter. And if it was Katy's mission to deliver a knockout punch, mission accomplished. So I think it's fitting if I end my review in the words of Rocky Balboa: "How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done. Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth." And so if you are ready to read a romance that is layered with grit, passion, humility, honesty, and raw emotions then get ready to fall in love with a LEGEND.

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Rough & Tumble by Kristen Hope Mazzola

2/5/2016

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Rough & Tumble by Kristen Hope Mazzola
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Short and sweet!!!!! So if you are a romance fan who loves second chances and happily ever afters, then Rough & Tumble by Kristen Hope Mazzola might be the book for you!!!!! Well there is nothing rough about this story at all unless you consider all the rough tumbling the hero and heroine does in the bedroom!!!! (LOL) Okay back to my review, this story is very short!!! I mean it's so short and I wished the author made it a tad bit longer since I really enjoyed getting to know Bo and Peyton. As a fan of second chance romance, Ms. Mazzola didn't waste anytime as she got her hero and heroine back on the field as they rediscover that spark and connection. As much as I love that Bo and Peyton are reunited, I wished the author did focus on their past. I think what makes a second chance romance memorable is what made these characters drift apart and why their love for each other didn't fizzle away. But other than that, if you are looking for a sweet, charming, and quick HEA read then I would suggest you give Rough & Tumble a try!!! And who knows, maybe this book might be a touchdown victory dance for all you HEA lovers!!!

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Clutched by Elizabeth Lee

2/5/2016

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Clutched by Elizabeth Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michellle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Are you ready to get throttled and whipped to a sexy fast paced romance that will set hearts racing to the beat and purr of a revving engine? If so, get ready to get CLUTCHED as Elizabeth Lee will clutch and grip her readers as she throttles us to one unforgettable motocross love story that will definitely leaves it's mark. Hearts will be set ablaze, sparks will be flying, and a whirlwind of sexual tension will drive readers begging and craving for more of Hoyt Travers!!!!

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“This was what I wanted. I wanted to be taken seriously in a sport that I loved. I wanted to be known for my skill set and not just for being the daughter of Rick McCade. I could do this. I would do this. ”

Elizabeth Lee has definitely throttled her way onto my list of authors to watch out for and becoming an instant favorite of mine. It just felt like yesterday when I first got a message from Elizabeth asking if I was interested in reading one of her books last year. As it turns out, one book was not enough to satisfy my hunger. One book turned to several books later and the next thing you know I am stalking her author's page just to see if she has any upcoming new releases.There is something about her stories that has me wickedly addicted and begging for more. And the Wild Riders Series happens to be one of my addictions!!!! And how could it not be when Elizabeth wrote a series on not just one hot motocross rider but three. Yes, that's right THREE!!!! So ladies, rev up your engine for Reid, Brett and Hoyt as they will make you fall head over heels for them as they race to capture your hearts!!!! So if you read the first two books of the series, then you are all aware that Reid and Brett got their happily ever afters with the Bennett sisters and so that only leaves Hoyt Travers on the open market or so I should I say the "open track".

Hoyt is the younger brother of Reid Travers, motocross superstar. Hoyt happens to be also Reid's riding coach. So when Throttle hires Hoyt to be the new riding coach to an upcoming motocross star, Hoyt took the opportunity to prove to himself and the world that he is that good of a coach. And Hoyt's new riding student happens to be the daughter of a motocross legend.

“Flashes of her on her back staring up at me started to generate in my head. Her lips begging for me to satisfy her. Her eyes glazed over in bliss that I would deliver with my hands and mouth. Her body would be pleading—writhing—for more.”

Chayse McCade is a young nineteen year motocross rider, who is slowly garnering fame and popularity as she slowly inches her way to the top. In a sport where it is a male dominated field, Chayse proves to herself that she deserves this opportunity and shot that Throttle has offered her. And one of the stipulations that Throttle has instilled is that she has a riding coach to help improve her skills and make her the best motocross rider on the circuit. So when Chayse meets Hoyt, she is wildly attracted to him but at the same a little annoyed by his teaching methods. But that all soon changes, when Hoyt proves to her why he is the best riding coach out there.

“ It seemed to be one or the other with her—thoroughly pissed off or thoroughly turned on.”

The chemistry between Hoyt and Chayse is tangible from the start. There was no denying it. These two were wildly and wickedly attracted to one another. And how could they not be, they were both sexy and single. As much as Chayse wanted to act on her attraction, Hoyt always seem to put a stop to it. For Hoyt, he didn't want to cross that line. He was her teacher and she was his student. She was the forbidden fruit and Hoyt knew that if he took a taste of what she was offering that he would be dangerously addicted.

“She’d beat him. My racer beat him. My girl beat him.”

As much as Hoyt tried to distance himself from her, he couldn't. He wanted her bad. He wanted to claim her. Make her his. So when Chayse finally makes him see that this thing between them won't be going away, Hoyt finally admits the truth and gives into his wants and needs. And what Hoyt Travers needs and wants is Chayse McCade. And when Chayse and Hoyt finally got together, these two will find themselves riding dirty in the bedroom. For Chayse gaining fame and popularity might have been one of her dreams in life but soon she will discover that Hoyt might be the ultimate motocross prize. But what happens when someone from Chayse's past threatens to rip everything she has worked hard for and also tries to tarnish the career of Hoyt? Will Chayse be able to fight her way to the top and save the career of the man she loves? Or will she find herself dropping to the bottom and finishing last in the race? Will Hoyt and Chayse learn that there is no finish line when it comes to love because in this race to forever is just beginning?

“ I pulled his face to mine and captured his mouth instantly, hoping to keep him from seeing the tears I knew were going to fall. It might have been the first time that we’d said I love you, but it just as well may have been the last.”

“Chayse McCade stole my rational thinking the second I saw her. ”

So what can I say but Elizabeth Lee has definitely led her readers to the finish line. And that finish line was a motocross perfection where LOVE was the ultimate prize!!!! With her beautiful prose, raw characters and sexy storyline, Ms. Lee has definitely got us whipped up in love with her motocross heroes. And all I can say is that Hoyt Travers will prove to romance lovers that he will set your hearts racing with his skills on and off the track!!! So if you are looking for a book where sexual tension is palpable, a romance that is fiery hot, and a leading heroine that is strong, confident, and beautiful then CLUTCHED is the book for you. Get ready to get throttled, whipped, and clutched to a dangerously and wild series of motocross love!!!!

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