Gabriel and Sophie were great. Sometimes his inner monologue was a bit 'female', but I got past it. Sophie was a whippersnapper and was able to keep uGabriel and Sophie were great. Sometimes his inner monologue was a bit 'female', but I got past it. Sophie was a whippersnapper and was able to keep up with the stuffy Brit. I hope we get more stories about Kill John. Really enjoyed this one....more
Hollis was a fun character to read. It became a bit boggy in the middle, but I enjoyed it. Meghan's humor is spot on and I love reading what her charaHollis was a fun character to read. It became a bit boggy in the middle, but I enjoyed it. Meghan's humor is spot on and I love reading what her characters are going to say next....more
I had high hopes for this one. It started our strong, but the dialogue came across as stilted and off. The story tended to drag a bit. I'll still readI had high hopes for this one. It started our strong, but the dialogue came across as stilted and off. The story tended to drag a bit. I'll still read the sequel to see where this goes. Although, I think this could've been just one book....more
This was a strong, well written story! I really liked all characters and not one stood out as a villain. It was a sad story of life and live and familThis was a strong, well written story! I really liked all characters and not one stood out as a villain. It was a sad story of life and live and family....more
Absolutely LOVED this book. I loved the character of Jake because he was so over the top and perfectly brilliant and funny! He treated everyone the saAbsolutely LOVED this book. I loved the character of Jake because he was so over the top and perfectly brilliant and funny! He treated everyone the same: like shit. He was a no-holds barred asshole and he stayed that way throughout the book. But I found him endearing at the same time. He had issues and problems and getting involved with a woman was the one thing he really didn't need to do.
Gillian. I loved Gillian and all her fuckedupedness. (Yes, I just made up that word!) She cracked me up, but the best scenes are with her and Jake. Especially when she first meets him. I couldn't stop laughing when she brought him to 'her' apartment. You have to read it to believe it.
I haven't read many Whitney G books, but the ones I have read have been really good and I hope she continues down this lane. One off books that are long and refreshing from the normal boy meets girl, fall in love, break up and blah blah blah. She does follow that trope, but she uses it brilliantly. ...more
I thought this was interesting. I haven't really paid attention to the indie world drama but I've heard enough. I really did find the protagonist, TorI thought this was interesting. I haven't really paid attention to the indie world drama but I've heard enough. I really did find the protagonist, Tori to be extremely selfish. Playing several characters within herself and losing herself so badly. As writers, we should never get caught up in the fantasy world we create. So I guess this could be a cautionary tale.
The writing was decent. I think trying to make this story interesting a lot if creative license was used. Tropes were pulled out.
I guess we'll all wonder who anonymous was that felt she needed this story told....more
Not as good as the first one, but I'm really looking forward to Raven's story!Not as good as the first one, but I'm really looking forward to Raven's story!...more
This was such a cute, sexy read! I really loved Kolton and Shay and the side characters! (Who get their own books!!!) I liked that Shay was questioninThis was such a cute, sexy read! I really loved Kolton and Shay and the side characters! (Who get their own books!!!) I liked that Shay was questioning whether she was ready for a serious relationship after being in one for five years with a Dick. No, really, his name was Richard and he was THE DICK. He controlled everything about her. From her diet to her clothing choices. So when Kolton comes into the picture she's loveshy.
The other friends in the series, Sawyer, Lily, Nico and Raven are well defined (well except for Nico, he disappears because he's a cop with a criminal brother that he needs to get undercontrol.) I'm really looking forward to the next book, A FINE MESS....more
I pretty much gave up on Jamie's writing. I could not get into the Maddoxes brothers' stories. And this one cemented it for me. I skimmMore like 2.5 *
I pretty much gave up on Jamie's writing. I could not get into the Maddoxes brothers' stories. And this one cemented it for me. I skimmed a lot and pretty much knew who the funeral was for. It really only made sense and the hints weren't really hints but huge truths. There was one death that was completely overlooked and that was sad. So much potential with that story. Had she not glossed over it. Well I hope we've seen the last of this Family. Travis and Abby were unrecognizable and Trent was just an angry human.
Taylor's life seemed to be going downhill fast and all these people having children, but being in their life and the children not knowing. Just, shake my head. One child, yeah. But TWO? All the different POVs scrambled the story a bit.
Abby has a baby. It's early. He's in NICU. And we never hear of him again. Taylor's one-time hookup shows up again. And of course, it spells trouble for Falyn, because her marriage is on the rocks. Just whiplash me now.
The Epilogue? I. HAVE. NO. WORDS. (meaning I hated it.)...more
I thought this one was the weakest of the three. I loved the series as a whole, but I found the mystery to be just a bit lacking and I pretty much figI thought this one was the weakest of the three. I loved the series as a whole, but I found the mystery to be just a bit lacking and I pretty much figured out who it was. I still love Reed and Ella together, but I found the other's storylines pretty lacking. I'd like to see the other brothers get a story. Especially Gideon. ...more
Oh, I cannot tell you how much I loved this book. The three POVs were actually a breath of fresh air! Let me start with Bellini. She's horrible. She'sOh, I cannot tell you how much I loved this book. The three POVs were actually a breath of fresh air! Let me start with Bellini. She's horrible. She's mean, I loved it! She assigns nicknames to people because she can't be bothered learning their names. She's also in a fake relationship with: Reese King. He's got his own POV and it's so good. He's trying to win a gold medal in swimming and has only come up with the Silver in the Olympics. He tends to choke when he needs to concentrate so the name of The Silver Stroke. Which is not a compliment. But when he falls for: Paisley, who just happens to be Bellini's and Reese's assistant, things get complicated in the most funny and interesting way possible.
I loved this book. I loved the characters, even the side characters. This is book 1, so I have an idea who book two is about but I could be wrong. Just read this. It's laugh out loud funny and a great romance too!...more
I had really high hopes for this. I read it quickly because the writing came across really young. Even though the main character was in her 20s, she cI had really high hopes for this. I read it quickly because the writing came across really young. Even though the main character was in her 20s, she came across as 16.
First and foremost I love the Austen's Pride and Prejudice storyline. This one was just too close to the original plot that it fell flat. Anyone can update and move story to Dallas, TX. Editing could've been tighter. Age the character with her language and movements. It was full of promise, but left me with a bad taste in my mouth. One thing Austen was master at was nuance and nuances. Her keen wit is hard to copy and emulate. Probably shouldn't be done....more
**spoiler alert** This was the most bizarrely constructed novel I've ever read. First it's in first person POV (the love story), then third person omn**spoiler alert** This was the most bizarrely constructed novel I've ever read. First it's in first person POV (the love story), then third person omnipresent (the baseball story) and told in newspaper article (the murder). The chapters were super short anywhere from 1 page to four pages. So there's a lot of disconnect with that. But the weirdest thing about it? I liked it. I think dual POV would've worked better and not exactly sure why author didn't do that.
Now on to the characters. Chase Stern: baseball star and bad boy. He had a lot of issues that are glossed over because of the construct of the novel. I would've liked to have gone deeper into his story. It was hard to get a bead on him.
Tyler Rollins: Baseball kid. Her father is the top closer for the NY Yankees and she's been around the big leagues since her mom died when she was 7. She knows the game inside and out and she knows who should stay and who should go. When Chase is traded to NY after screwing with a teammates wife in LA, you just know that he's gonna go for the girl.
This story is told in parts. Parts of the baseball season and then jumps years. But again, it works. I found the mystery aspect of fascinating, because I really had no clue where it was going. ...more
I have been in such a reading funk that everything I started was looking exactly the same. But I finally started this and it was a story with romance,I have been in such a reading funk that everything I started was looking exactly the same. But I finally started this and it was a story with romance, love, plot and wonderful writing. Not a cookie cutter book where heroine is gorgeous, hero is untouchable and they fall for each other. Ugh, how many of these can we read???
This story was refreshing. A palate cleanser for all the dirty cookies I tried eating. Tamara and Levi felt like real people and their problems were real life problems. It had a bit if a Cinderella feel to it, but more abstract.
Tiffany never disappoints. Love her and this book!...more
Oh, I loved this one. I thought I would struggle with it but it's awesome! Loved Rage and Nolan. Smoke and Joker are back in this one and I really likOh, I loved this one. I thought I would struggle with it but it's awesome! Loved Rage and Nolan. Smoke and Joker are back in this one and I really liked both of them too. I wish we'd seen some of King and/or Bear, but alas, we didn't.
The story was good and I loved that it took a turn that I never expected. T.M's writing is amazing and I love her books. Now Preppy is getting a book? OMFG, YES! Can't wait! I highly recommend all of T.M.'s books....more
This story had a great premise, but lost the plot. Badly. I liked Darcy and I liked Chase, but the whole pretending to be someone else is never going This story had a great premise, but lost the plot. Badly. I liked Darcy and I liked Chase, but the whole pretending to be someone else is never going to fly. When Darcy's gig is up; of course, she's left alone and the real rich bitch gets the hot baseball player. I wish the story was fleshed out more. ...more
Oh, I really enjoyed this one! I was pleasantly surprised. I kinda found this by accident after a friend lent me the Adam Connor book via her kindle tOh, I really enjoyed this one! I was pleasantly surprised. I kinda found this by accident after a friend lent me the Adam Connor book via her kindle thingy. When I realized that there was a story connected, I figured I'd read that one first. Which was Jason Thorn.
Olive. Lucy's Green Olive. Such a wonderful, dreamy character.
Jason Thorn. How can you not love a some-what bad boy with a heart of gold?
Another home run for Ella Maise! Knowing that Lucy was getting her story, I couldn't wait to dive in. Although, the ending of Jason Thorn, I really quAnother home run for Ella Maise! Knowing that Lucy was getting her story, I couldn't wait to dive in. Although, the ending of Jason Thorn, I really questioned how her relationship with Jameson would allow her to fall for Adam Connor. But it all worked out!
Lucy, poor Lucy, thinks she's cursed.
Adam, poor Adam, is just trying to keep it together for his 5 year old son.
Talk about a meet cute. Adam has Lucy thrown in jail for trespassing, after saving his son from drowning. So, of course, now Lucy hates Adam. Although, Adam is now intrigued with the lovely Lucy.
I really enjoyed this second installment of Dr. Dixon Mathew's story. Things came together, fell apart and kept me intrigued. Dix is a dog, manwhore, I really enjoyed this second installment of Dr. Dixon Mathew's story. Things came together, fell apart and kept me intrigued. Dix is a dog, manwhore, manslut, whatever name I could throw at him I would. But everything falls apart when he falls in love.
Madison is sweet, cute, sexy and crazy about Dix. She has secrets and so does he. But when these secrets collide, it's a mess. A naughty, dirty, sexy and horrible mess. I also loved Dix's friends: Hunter and Finch. They keep him grounded.
Highly recommend this series. It's almost epic....more
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