Sinners & Saints

Sinners & Saints by Lisa M. Hyatt

WOW!!! In the first book, I knew there had to be more to Elle but I never imagined. I absolutely loved this story. There was so much emotions and healing that I could truly feel for both main characters as they tried to get through, help each other, and find their way. Filled with suspense, secrets, friendship, family, and love this is definitely a book I could not put down. Seeing how these characters have grown over these two books is simply amazing. I love a great suspenseful romance and these books definitely fill that. I cannot wait for the next book to come out to see what happens next for this family and friends. 

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Venture Forward

Venture Forward by Kristen Luciani

I truly could not wait to read this book and I was so excited to start it. We have seen Paul throughout the first two books and we all know his reputation but we have seen a softer side to him also in the other books. He was one of those characters that truly stuck out and I couldn't wait to get to his story. Let me tell you that he completely took a piece of my heart. I absolutely loved his story. Avery is definitely his perfect match. She is strong and truly an amazing person. One problem she hates Paul with a passion. These two took me on an emotional rollercoaster that I did not want to get off. Kristen writes a story that completely draws you in and for me I could not put this book down at all until the very end. My only question now is when do we get the installment of these amazing characters.

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Paper Dolls

Paper Dolls by Hanna Peach

WOW!!! Suspense, twists, turns, love, and amazing writing!!! This book as it all. You want a great story with suspense, love a book that puts you on the edge of your seat and turning page after page to see what happens then this book is for you. I love Hanna Peach's book because she writes an amazingly suspenseful story that I know once I start I will not be able to put down and Paper Dolls is no different. As I was reading this story, I could literally watch it unfold in my mind. From beginning to end I could not put it down trying to figure out what was going on, who is hiding what, and what is going to happen next. I swear every Hanna Peach book I read just gets better and better than the last. Her level of writing is just wow and the suspense she puts into her books is phenomenal nail biting kinda suspense.

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Grit

Grit by J.C. Valentine

Loved this book!!! It was full of suspense, love, and getting past first impressions. I loved how this story showed the prejudgment of characters by others and how those judgements can be wrong. I could not put this book down and completely read it in one night. I was sucked in on the first page and stayed up until I finished it. I laughed, got mad, wanted to shake characters at time, and was completely on the edge of my seat at other times. This story will take you for a hell of a ride. I absolutely loved Blake and I don't know if I want to just give him a huge hug or throw him down and......well you know. lol I really hope we get more of these character because the whole group of main characters and side characters are awesome, plus I would really love to know what happens in the future with certain situations. This is definitely a great read and one you don't want to miss.

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Filthy

Filthy by J.L. Beck
What a great read!!! J.L. Beck definitely jumped onto this genre with a splash!! This is a quick, sexy read that I loved. A big thing that I loved it that it is a quick read but I still felt like I got pretty much a full story. I loved Talon and Mia. They are both strong characters that you just can't help but to love. Ms. Beck definitely has become an author that I truly believe could just about any genre.

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Nothing Ventured

Nothing Ventured by Kristen Luciani

I wish I could give this more than 5 stars because OMG does it deserve about a hundred more. This story truly has everything. The emotions in this story will have you laughing, crying, and every emotion in between. I was literally sitting at my desk at work either busting out laughing or had tears running down my face. Ms. Luciani definitely knows how to write a story that just grips you from the first page and pulls you in. I actually started getting mad at people for interrupting me while I was reading it. I also loved seeing the characters from the previous book and what it going on with them. Chris and Mia really touched my heart and I just completely fell in love with them.

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Perfect

Perfect by Kady Hunt

This is a book that is definitely a must read. I loved the suspense, the twists and turns, and feels this book gave me. This story drew me in on the first page and I could not put it down until the very last page. These characters are great, they are real and true to how I would expect them to be. Ms. Hunt definitely know how to write a story that will have you turning the pages and begging for more.

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Wilder Revelation

Wilder Revelation (The Guardian #3) by G.K. Derosa

I truly cannot get enough of this series and these characters!!!! Each book just gets better and better and I cannot wait for the next. I get so wrapped up in this story and in this book that I almost forget this world around me. Oh, I got so mad when someone or something would interrupt me. Needless to say I was captivated by this book. The action, suspense, emotions, everything kept me on the edge of my seat, turning pages, dying to know what was going to happen. The little twists in the plot always keeps me guessing and now I am literally stalking waiting for the next book. This series has truly brought me back to the paranormal genre and I am not leaving any time soon.

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Taming the Whirlwind

Taming the Whirlwind by L.M. Heidle

I really enjoyed this book. It's not a fast paced book, but not slow either. It's more of a steady pace flow to the story, definitely enough to keep me hooked and interested. Liz and Kade pulled at my emotions so much. I wanted to slap Kade at times but they made me laugh, sigh, and fall in love with them. As much as I was pulling for them to get together, there were times I wanted to shake Liz and tell her to say screw him, but I'm glad she couldn't hear me lol. As I said, I really enjoyed this story and was definitely worth the read. Their love is a whirlwind that I'm so glad that I decided to take a chance on.

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Fated Love

Fated Love by Bree McKennedy
I don't know if I can truly come up with the words to this book justice!!!! This story is raw, emotional, real, gut-wrenching, heart breaking, and honest. I was completely pulled into this book from the first page and could not put it down until the very last. I could relate to some parts of this book and I can't tell you how real it is. Addy will make you feel emotions that I didn't know a book could make me feel. So much happens in this story and the ending will leave you........well let's just say wanting to scream but remember it's real life and there are no guarantees.

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Love Hurts

Love Hurts by Mandi Beck
This book leads me to what might sound like a contradictory review. I enjoyed the book. I enjoyed it enough to definitely want to read the next one. While I thought Deacon and Frankie needed to grow up at times and behave more maturely, that never once made me want to stop reading or took away from the story. Yes, I asked myself, why does Frankie keep "Flashdance" around when she knows how much it drives Deacon crazy. And, she knows she loves him and he would do anything for her. But, then Deacon and his tantrums are a bit over the top. YET, it's one of those stories where you are watching two characters go through what they go threw, childish behavior and tantrums and all, but its a great story. Usually these turn out to be badly written characters in a story that had potential, but just didn't quite come together. This was just the opposite for me. Despite the fact that the characters had these flaws, the story was engaging, made you want to know what would happen next, and I was still rooting for these characters. I'm an MMA girl, so I love the fight stuff. And, I wish that Frankie had taken some of the jujitsu and other martial arts since her dad owned fighting gyms. Nothing like a girlie girl who can kick butt if she has too. Not much else to say without giving away too much. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one.
I listened to the audio of this and enjoyed Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott. I've listened to several of their audios now and have become a fan. I don't always like multiple narrators. But, these two work well together. 

For the Win

For the Win by Brenna Aubrey
How Does she do it? Ms. Aubrey takes some of the most outlandish situations and makes them so real. This is the second of Ms. Aubrey's books I have listened to and I was stuck from the beginning. It's more of a ripped from a tabloid headline and then you get to watch the actual private aftermath. And, I'm not even a reality TV fan, yet I'm completely stuck in her books. There's so much realism within these over the top situations. I liked the little part about Jordan being homeschooled and how his father should have known he was too young to go to college at 16. I had to make that decision for my homeschooled son who graduated from HS a month after turning 16. I made him start at a Junior College for that reason. But, we struggled with it. He has always been so mature, yet there were times when we had to say, "Well, he is only 16." Ms. Aubrey deals with a lot of issues that everyone, and definitely women can relate to. But, she does it in such a fascinating way. Totally becoming one of my favorite authors. I listened to the first book in this series and had to listen to more.
And, this was a marriage made in heaven between story and narrators. Jason Clark and Kirsten Leigh are amazing!! I don't always like dual narrations. Sometimes the portrayal of the characters is so different from one narrator to the other, you feel you don't know them. But, these two are WOW! From one to the other, I felt like the characters and the feel of the story stayed consistent. I don't even know what else to say besides, I'm a fan!! I stayed up way too late and practically listened straight through, neglecting tons of things I should have been doing. And, that's what I love a book to do, completely take me away! 

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A Cold Dark Place

A Cold Dark Place by Toni Anderson
CREEPY!!! But in a good way. This was another, or rather the first thriller in this series. I read the latest one first. I really enjoyed this book. I loved Alex. And, the twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat. There were times I wanted to slap Mallory, but only when she was putting herself unnecessarily in harms way with no backup. I'm a martial arts enthusiast for years, and train in hand to hand combat, grappling, weapons from guns, knives, sticks, swords, and even I wouldn't be willing to do that if I had Alex as backup. It didn't seem badass just silly.
BUT, that said, the story was still wonderful and the beginning of a great series. I read book 5 first and was stuck! I can't wait to sink my teeth, or ears, into book 2. Ms. Anderson really makes you feel like you have a front row seat to the action. And, with this one, I was glad I was home or it was daylight when I was reading some of it. Definitely one of those that keeps you looking over your shoulder.
And, Eric Dove does a great job in this series. I really don't even know what else to say. Ms. Anderson gives you a ticket by writing a story that's a heck of a ride, and Dove takes you on that ride. I would highly recommend this series.       
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The Domville

The Domville 8 by CJ Fallowfield

Our last night at The Domville, but I'm sure we will see this great hotel in the future. If you read the For the Night series you will recognize the main character right away. I was so happy to see this character go from someone I truly hated and grow into a character I actually wished the best for and to see her not only grow mentally but truly take responsibility for her previous actions as well. This was just a great way to end this series. Again, if you have read the For the Night series, you might even get a little surprise visit from someone we all loved.

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A Rebel Love

A Rebel Love by Glenna Maynard

God, I love these dirty bikers and yes, Glenna has gotten another cup of my tears. lol. These books just keep getting better and better. The emotions are raw, the characters are blunt and real, and the story is the ride of a lifetime!!! This is one of those stories that just stays with you. It will leave you in a daze completely wrapped up in the story. When I first finished I couldn't think of anything else and was left just in awe and speechless. Now even a day or so after I read the end I'm still thinking about it, like I said it is a story/series that just stays with you, keeps replaying in your mind and thinking about what is going to happen next. I love that in these books that you not only learn more about the main characters of that particular book but all the previous characters that I have fallen in love with are still there and can catch up with them and not just in the back ground but part of the main story. I swear no one writes a multiple POV book/story like Glenna. She definitely has mastered that craft.

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Uncovering Desire

Uncovering Desire by Kasey Shea

This story left me laughing, ready to smack someone, laughing again and everything in between. Definitely a great read. I actually liked this one better than the first. This time we get the POV of the two people coming together and these are great. Their banter was the best. Their story kept me completely wrapped up from page one to the last. These characters are so strong and do not give in easily, their love is one they will have to fight for and finally give in and show another side of them selves for. The writing was amazing in capturing your attention and completely holding it until the end.

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Test Drive

Test Drive by Avonlea Cole

OMG this was just a fun read. I loved it. This was a refreshing chance of pace for me and it was perfect. First it is told from the male POV which was great and funny. Drew has been handed everything and is finally seeing that he needs to step up to be the man that he wants to be not who other want him to be. He also wants a true relationship not someone who wants him for his money. He dates a few different women from a dating website and he truly meets all types but you never know what is right in front of you sometimes. Again, this was such a great fun read that will have you laughing and loving watching Drew grow to be the man he is meant to be.

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Finding Harmony: Cypress Corners Book 1

Finding Harmony: Cypress Corners Book 1 by JoMarie DeGioia
I'm not sure if it was the mood I was in or not, but this started a little slow for me. Luckily it picked up pretty quickly and I found myself engrossed in the book. Wendy Rich Stanton has one of those voices that pulls you into a story and keeps you there. She just has a way of capturing the essence of the characters and making you feel like you know them.
I really enjoyed Harmony, our main character. She just had this mellow personality that had no fuss and pomp. And, I even liked Rick. He was conflicted but honest. I loved the way their story sort of unfolded into this sweet, loving connection. I'm looking forward to enjoying the rest of this series. I'd really like to know what happens with Ricks siblings and if his detached father ever gets a clue. I received this as an ARC and now want to continue with the series.

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Love in Rewind

Love in Rewind by Tali Alexander

I have no words.......This book was so full of emotion and suspense that I was literally hanging on every word. This is the first book I have read by Tali Alexander and it will not be the last!! Her writing was amazing and flowed seamlessly. The story completely sucked me in until the very end which still left me just sitting there like a speechless idiot. Lol. I love a book when I can read thinking the story is going to go one way and completely get surprised with the way the author takes it. I did not expect that ending at all. This book will not just leave you wanting more, you will need more!!

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Dirty Aristocrat

Dirty Aristocrat by Georgia Le Carre

Ooooooohhh, What can I say?! Amazing, hot, phenomenal, and so many other words I cannot even think of right now. There is no secret that I am a huge fan of Georgia Le Carre and I swear every book get better than the last and I will swear that she cannot do any better - well let me tell you SHE DOES GET BETTER WITH EVERY BOOK!!!!! Writing gets better, sex scenes get hotter, characters are amazing. Georgia's writing will pull you in and completely mesmerize you from the first sentence and hold you, making you turning each page until the very end never breaking the spell she keeps on you. Her characters make you feel their joys, pain, and every emotion in between. Now I will have to wait to put under her spell again and when the time comes I will willingly submit to her words and story.

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